We aim to empower advisors in guiding students through their educational journey. Here, you'll find a wealth of tools, strategies, and insights to enhance your support as students navigate their path to success. Your role is crucial, and we're here to help you make the most of it.
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| More than 100 courses transfer seamlessly across the 32 public colleges and universities in Kansas. Help your students explore those transfer options and discover their path to degree completion. | Students can earn credit at Kansas colleges and universities for demonstrating skills and knowledge equivalent to college-level learning. Options for earning this credit include AP, IB, CLEP exams, and military experience. |
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| This resource provides thorough details about the framework, including exceptions and extensions, the seven bucket framework, printouts, master course lists, and more! Once a student completes the framework and fulfills the requirements, institutions cannot revise or impose additional general education course requirements, except as outlined in the approved exceptions. | Concurrent enrollment partnerships (CEP) facilitate the teaching of college-level learning at high schools to help students get a head start on their college careers. Learn more about CEP between Kansas high schools and postsecondary institutions. |
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Reverse Transfer is the process of retroactively granting associate degrees to students who have not completed the requirements of an associate degree before transferring from a Kansas community college or technical college to a Kansas public university. |
Math Pathways aims to address barriers to degree completion by offering alternative mathematics courses tailored to students' majors and career goals, rather than relying on traditional college algebra. This approach is designed to improve student success and progression through more relevant and accessible math coursework. |
Conference Presentation Materials
Kansas Academic Advising Network Annual Conference - September 27, 2024
Topics covered: Reverse Transfer, Math Pathways, Systemwide General Education, Academic Degree Maps, and other helpful resources available through KBOR.
Slides from Presentation
High School Heroes Webinar: Unlocking Student Success: Advising Tips - October 1, 2024
Featuring: Best Practices in Advising to Leverage Dual Credit Options
Panelists:
- Kris Farmer, Director of Advisement and Retention at Cloud County Community College
- Loni Jensen, Director of High School Partnerships at Butler Community College
- Luke Dowell, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Seward County Community College
- Nikki Brown, Assistant Director of the Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center at Fort Hays State University.
- Sara M. Smith, Assistant Dean of Instruction at Highland Community College
- Jake Brillhart, Academic Advisor at the University of Kansas Jayhawk Pre-Law Advising
Recording (60 min)
advising institutional contacts
We identified key points of contact for high schools and students regarding advising questions related to courses and transferability. We aim to keep this list updated annually to ensure access to the most reliable resources.
Advising Institutional Contacts
Academic Degree Maps
Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course schedules that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion.