I. Welcome and Roll Call – Malinda II. Updates a. Fall ’21 Panel Season - Malinda
b. Panel & Institutional Course Approval Rate Reports – Krista
c. GECC Panel Updates – Panel Co-Chairs
d. Major Panel Updates – Amy and Melvin
· Impact Explanation: State audit findings on university compliance with IAI Act – Major Panel Participation
e. Transfer Updates –
· Transfer Coordinators – Agnes or Jennifer
· IAI, iTransfer website, & iManage System – Krista & Malinda
o Fall ’21 Panel Post-Season Activities
o Ending ISU (on behalf of IAI) hosting the MyCreditsTransfer website / transition to UI system f. Board Updates – Amy and Melvin III. Policy Issues Discussion(s) – Amy, Malinda, and Melvin
a. Institutional removal of prerequisites on GECC courses called for ongoing review
· Issues this season where the prerequisites are still showing in the catalog the day of the actual panel meeting.
· Should panels require evidence, such as catalog copy, beyond a revised syllabus showing the prerequisite has been removed?
· If yes, would this likely be perceived by institutional administrators as panel over-reach?
b. COVID guidance re. IAI speech and lab courses held online
· Extended through Summer ’22 term
· Post-COVID / Summer ’22 vs IAI Panel requirements
o Several institutions indicating a desire to continue offering these classes online due to success over the last two years but are concerned about losing IAI codes
c. HB 2170 & placement restrictions vs IAI descriptors & course approval criteria
d. AP exams and possible need for new IAI reviews/recommendations
e. Outlier.org online “institution” offering courses solely for transfer through the University of Pittsburgh
· Potential acceptance by / impact on IL institutions IV. Other Business
a. Discussion Items from Panel Members
b. Fall 2022 Meeting Dates & Mode – Malinda
• Wednesday, May 11 (TBD: Zoom vs In Person)
• Wednesday, December 7 via Zoom |