| Benefits
of Articulation
Creating and maintaining partnerships among differing levels
in the educational system fosters communication and a sense
of community. The articulation process in the Tech Prep program
accrues many benefits for all parties involved:
Students
• Allows students to receive college credit and/or advanced
placement for articulated courses completed in high school/ROP
programs
• Provides the opportunity for students to complete
introductory courses in a given discipline that are deemed
equivalent with college coursework; thus, students can enter
a college program taking more advanced coursework in that
discipline
• Creates opportunities for a seamless transition from
high school/ROP programs to college
• Encourages students to set educational goals and provides
a framework to develop plans to achieve these goals
Faculty
• Increases interactions among faculty members across
institutions
• Provides the opportunity for instructors to compare
and align curriculum to streamline the educational system
• Allows for the sharing of resources and ideas among
faculty members
• Encourages enrollment in articulated high school and
ROP curricula and continued enrollment in advanced courses
in college
Counselors
• Builds stronger relationships with counselors from
other institutions
• Provides a structure to assist students in creating
educational plans
• Offers an educational/vocational option for students
to pursue
• Promotes student advancement, success, and program completion |