FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

John L. Winn

Commissioner of Education

F. PHILIP HANDY,

Chairman

T. WILLARD FAIR,

Vice Chairman

Members

DONNA G. CALLAWAY

JULIA L. JOHNSON

ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ

PHOEBE RAULERSON

LINDA K. TAYLOR

September 20, 2005

MEMORANDUM

TO:

High School Guidance Counselors

Community College Academic Advisors

State University Academic Advisors

FROM:

Heather R. Sherry

SUBJECT:

2+2 Pathways to Success Brochure

The Florida State Board of Education has identified seamless articulation and maximum access as one of its

four overarching goals. To support this goal, the Department of Education has developed a number of priority

projects in its strategic plan. One of these priority projects focuses on increasing public awareness of the 2+2

system.

The Department of Education (in consultation with the Articulation Coordinating Committee) has developed a

brochure designed to inform students about the various components of the 2+2 articulation system in Florida.

This brochure targets incoming community college students whose future plans may include pursuing a

baccalaureate degree. Since it is never too early for students to start thinking about their future, it is

recommended that information about the 2+2 system be provided to students while in high school and upon

entry into a community college.

Copies of the brochure were distributed to community colleges in August 2005 with the intent that they be

utilized during orientation and advising sessions to inform students about their transfer rights and

responsibilities. The hard copy of the brochure expands out to a poster that can be displayed in advising

offices and other prominent areas on campus; however, due to limited resources, additional copies must be

shared electronically. You may access the brochure on the web at http://www.FACTS.org. Click on the

“Advising Manuals” tab and then on “Transfer Brochure” to print copies. The content and design of the

electronic brochure are identical to that of the hard copy.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me via email at Heather.Sherry@fldoe.org or by phone

at (850) 245-0427. Best of luck with the beginning of your Fall semester.

HEATHER R. SHERRY, PH.D.

Director

Office of Articulation

325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 1401 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0427 • www.fldoe.org