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Auto-Magic Degree Conferral at Portland Community College: A Journey to Completion

In Fall 2012, Kristin Benson introduced a revolutionary approach to degree conferral at Portland Community College, dubbed "Auto-Magic." This initiative streamlined the graduation process, eliminating outdated practices such as degree audits and application fees. Key advancements included the implementation of DegreeWorks, expanded transfer credit policies, and improved communication strategies. The program not only empowered students by making completion more accessible but also fostered collaboration among staff. Discover how this innovative model transformed degree awarding and continues to evolve in the pursuit of educational success.

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Auto-Magic Degree Conferral at Portland Community College: A Journey to Completion

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  1. It's 'Auto-Magic' Awarding Degrees upon Completion Kristin Benson Portland Community College

  2. Fall 2012

  3. Overview • Degree/certificate conferral • The Past • The Recent • Auto-Magic! • The not-so-magical • Our magical staff • Other completion initiatives

  4. The Past • Graduation Application was • No degree audit system • Transfer credit awarded at completion • Substitutions processed at completion

  5. Upfront transfer credit • Paper-based • Online in 2011! • Removed grad app fee • DegreeWorks • Argos (reporting) The Recent

  6. Auto-Magic! • Data is • Transfer credit: outreach & productivity • Argos reports from degree audit data • Substitutions reflected in degree audit

  7. Standard approved & published in catalog • Processes & timelines developed • Testing of reports • Communication plan • Students & Faculty • Dept Chairs & Deans • Advisors & Frontline The Word

  8. Not So Magic • Declared degrees/certificates • Associate of General Studies • Opt out • Catalog years • DegreeWorks • Diploma Names

  9. It takes a village • Evaluators • Frontline staff • Systems • IT • Curriculum Office • Paradigm shift • Nervous Nellies – ok! Magical Staff

  10. The Future • Related certificates • Catalog years • Annual degree/certificate holds • Paperless substitutions

  11. Completion, Completion, Completion! • Win-Win • Reverse Transfer (PSU) • Project Degree Completion

  12. Kristin Benson kristin.benson@pcc.edu

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