Foundational Level Performance:
- Interprets transcripts using established guidelines and references articulation agreements to support accurate credit assignment.
- Demonstrates familiarity with transfer credit systems and performs basic evaluations that contribute to student mobility and timely degree progression.
- Supports enrollment management goals by ensuring that credit decisions are clearly documented and align 11 with institutional standards within registrar and admissions offices.
Intermediate Level Performance:
- Evaluates complex academic records and determines course equivalencies by applying articulation agreements, accreditation standards, and transfer policies.
- Collaborates with academic departments and advising units to validate credit decisions and ensure alignment with degree requirements.
- Analyzes international transcripts and utilizes credential evaluation tools to maintain consistency and compliance with AACRAO and institutional guidelines.
Advanced Level Performance:
- Leads institutional strategy for credit evaluation by designing and implementing policies that uphold the institution’s integrity and promote equitable treatment of transfer and international students.
- Synthesizes national and international standards, advocates for transparent articulation practices, and oversees the integration of credit evaluation into broader enrollment management systems.
- Mentors staff, audits institutional practices for compliance, and collaborates with external partners to advance credit mobility initiatives.
- Ensures that credit evaluation supports institutional goals, enhances student success, and reflects the values, fairness, accuracy, and academic excellence from the following guideposts:
- The Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit as authored by AACRAO, CHEA, and ACE.
- AACRAO EDGE (Electronic Database for Global Education).
- International Education Standards Council.
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