In fall 1996, the British Columbia Ministry of Education, Skills and Training released a strategic plan calling for the development of block transfer agreements between institutions to eliminate the time-consuming process of course-by-course credit assessment. Currently, institutions conduct independent evaluations of elements of an incoming…

A literature review is provided on model programs to improve articulation and transfer between two- and four-year colleges at institutional and state levels. Part I focuses on statewide program models. After presenting background on the development of transfer policies and the incorporation of articulation goals in state master plans, this section…