FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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JOHN L. WINN
Commissioner of Education
Memorandum Number 06-25
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
Members
DONNA G. CALLAWAY
JULIA L. JOHNSON
ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
PHOEBE RAULERSON
KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
LINDA K. TAYLOR
October 5, 2006
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:
Community College Presidents
FROM:
J. David Armstrong, Jr.
SUBJECT:
Independent Colleges and Universities (ICUF) Signed Participation Agreements
As you know, the Articulation Agreement between the Florida Community College System
(FCCS) and the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) was approved by the
Council of Presidents and went into effect July 1, 2006. This Agreement provides exceptional
opportunities for Associate in Arts (AA) graduates from Florida’s community colleges to
complete the baccalaureate degree. It also serves as a testament to collaboration between the
public and independent sectors and supports the Department of Education’s goal of seamless
articulation and maximum access.
This updated Articulation Agreement provides some basic guarantees to our AA graduates,
including the transfer of 60 credits to be applied toward the awarding of the baccalaureate degree
and completion of the general education requirements of the receiving institution. See the
attached copy of the signed Articulation Agreement for more specifics.
I am pleased to announce that twenty-three (23) ICUF institutions have signed the participation
J. DAVID ARMSTRONG, JR.
Chancellor, Community Colleges and Workforce Education
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 1314 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0407 • www.fldoe.org/cc
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agreement to date, including:
Barry University
Lynn University
Eckerd College
Nova Southeastern University
Edward Waters College
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Rollins College
Flagler College
Southeastern University
Florida College
Stetson University
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
St. Leo University
Florida Institute of Technology
St. Thomas University
Florida Memorial University
University of Tampa
Florida Southern College
Warner Southern College
International College
Webber International University
Jacksonville University
If additional ICUF institutions sign the participation agreement in the future, this information
will be provided at FACTS.org.
To assist academic advisors at your respective institutions in preparing students for transfer
under this agreement, ICUF Articulation Manuals are available under the “Advising Manuals”
Tab at FACTS.org.
In support of this updated Articulation Agreement, ICUF established a new scholarship program.
The 2+2 Presidential Access Scholarships are awarded to eligible students completing the AA at
a Florida community college and transferring to an ICUF institution. Each community college
president may nominate up to two individuals (one male and one female) for the scholarships
based on specified criteria, which includes $500 for each of two years. This year, over 30
students were nominated for these scholarship awards.
You are welcome to contact the following Division staff with additional questions you may have
related to the ICUF Articulation Agreement:
Dr. Sara Hamon
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Director of Articulation and Educational Services
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sara.hamon@fldoe.org
(850) 245-9523
Dr. Brenda C. Spencer
Assistant Director of Articulation and Educational Services
brenda.spencer@fldoe.org
(850) 245-9903
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Dr. Judith Bilsky
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Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Student Success
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judith.bilsky@fldoe.org
(850) 245-9467
We appreciate your important role in this process, and we look forward to a successful
partnership with the ICUF institutions.
JDA/shc
Attachment
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Mr. Ed Moore, ICUF Executive Director
Council of Instructional Affairs
Council of Student Affairs
Community College Articulation Officers
Dr. Judith Bilsky
Dr. Sara Hamon
Dr. Brenda Spencer
