CA and DA Holds Applied For Spring 2023 Balances

You may be receiving an influx of calls due to the recent placing of holds. Here is some additional information:

Holds were placed on student accounts with balances from spring 2023 or prior:

The most recent placing of CA and DA holds occurred Wednesday, June 14^th.  This was the second mass placement of CA and DA holds since the start of the pandemic.

·      CA holds were placed on accounts with a balance greater than $1, for spring 2023 (202330) and prior terms.

CA Holds:

• Applied to account balances greater than $1. 
• Prevents: Enrollment Verification, Transcripts (until 7/1/2023), Graduation, and AR Transactions without contacting AR

·      DA holds were placed on accounts with a balance greater than $250.00 for Spring 2023 (202330) and prior. 

DA Holds:

• Applied to account balances $250 or more.
• Prevents: Registration, Enrollment Verification, Transcripts (until 7/1/2023), Graduation, and AR Transactions without contacting AR.

Students with sponsor billing holds, financial aid holds, and early placement holds were excluded 

Please direct questions to acctrec@montgomerycollege.edu

 

Thank you,

Amber Alexander

Rockville Registrar Breakdown - Summer 2023 Update

 

Rockville Registrar

Thuy handling requests from A to I; Tosha Murph is handling J through R (Nina's old circuit) and Priscyla Aguilar is doing S through Z.

Bill: Institutions of Higher Education - Transcripts - Prohibition on Punitive Measures Related to Student Debt

This bill, HB 384, was recently approved by the Governor:

Institutions of Higher Education - Transcripts - Prohibition on Punitive Measures Related to Student Debt

Prohibiting an institution of higher education from refusing to provide a current or former student with a transcript or taking other punitive measures regarding a student's transcript request because the student owes a debt to the institution of higher education. Effective Date(s): July 1, 2023

We are still waiting on how MC will interpret this new law and what the process will be. Once we know I will share with the group. Thanks,

Elizabeth Kirby

2023 New UMD AP Chart

We wanted to share the link to UMD's new Advanced Placement (AP) exam chart, effective for May 2023 exams: https://www.transfercredit.umd.edu/plc.html#ap.  Credit will now be awarded to scores of "3" or higher on all AP exams, beginning with the May 2023 exams (not retroactive).  The type and number of credits to be awarded are reflected on the chart.

      A score of "3" on all exams listed will at least be awarded 3 lower-level elective credits.  A score of "3" on Biology, Physics, Economics, Human Geography, and U.S. Government will be awarded some type of General Education credit (3-4 credits) but no direct course equivalent.  However, a score of "3" on the Italian Language and Culture exam and Music Theory exam will be awarded directly equivalent course credit.  While they weren't previously awarded any credit, now students receive lower-level elective credit for a score of "3" or higher on the Chinese, Japanese, and Computer Science Principles exams.

 

Best,

Leslie and Yenti

 

ASC/WRLC Operations

The Academic Success Center (ASC) and TP/SS Writing, Reading, and Language Center (WRLC) are pleased to announce that we have transitioned to a new all-in-one appointment platform for virtual and on-campus tutoring, and computer lab access. Students from all three campuses can access tutoring in one convenient location. To learn more about how to make an appointment using Accudemia, please review the attached handout and video. During the course of the summer, we will be conducting orientations to help students and faculty get acquainted with our new system.

To make an appointment, virtually or in-person visit https://montgomerycollege.accudemia.net

III. In-person and Virtual Tutoring: 

How to Make an Appointment Using Accudemia:

https://montgomerycollege0-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/tchuang_montgomerycollege_edu/EVRqrXrC6b5MhbBtX7S5ZcsBpVlMBVJeMaAhE_53XfeFEA?e=ve3Deb

IV. To learn more about our learning Centers services click the link below:

   https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/support/learning-centers/

 

Please share with your students.

 

Jeff Chuang

Learning Center Manager

Academic Success Center

 

Shaline Kirkland

Acting Learning Center Manager

TP/SS Writing, Reading, and Language Center

Writing, Reading and Language (WRL) Center

Montgomery College TP/SS

office: 240-567-1406

shaline.kirkland@montgomerycollege.edu

UM's Global Engagement Requirement for all Arts & Humanities Majors

 

Students transferring to the University of Maryland studying a major within the College of Arts and Humanities
must fulfill a Global Engagement Requirement to finish a bachelor’s degree. 

Proficiency in or study of a World Language is required for these degrees:

 

List of UM College of Arts & Humanities (ARHU) majors with the Global Engagement Requirement

American Studies (B.A.) Arabic Studies (B.A.) Art (Studio Art) (B.A.) Studio Art Studio Art-Advanced Specialization Studio Art-Graphic Design Art History and Archaeology (B.A.) Chinese (B.A.) Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.) Classics (B.A.) Communication (B.A.) Communication Studies  (also offered at The Universities at Shady Grove https://shadygrove.umd.edu/academics/degree-programs/ba-communication) Health and Science Communication Media and Digital Communication Political Communication and Public Advocacy Public Relations Dance (B.A.) English (B.A.)

French Language & Literature (B.A.) Germanic Studies (B.A.) History (B.A.) Immersive Media Design (B.A.) Italian Language & Literature (B.A.) Japanese (B.A.) Jewish Studies (B.A.) Linguistics (B.A.) Music (B.A.) Music (B.M.) Music (B.M.E.) Persian Studies (B.A.) Philosophy (B.A.) Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (B.A.) Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.) Romance Languages (B.A.) Russian Language, Literature & Culture (B.A.) Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (B.A.) Theatre (B.A.) Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies B.A.

There are three options for students to complete the UM Arts & Humanities (ARHU) Global Engagement Requirement: 

1. Complete a single World Language through a designated level;
2. study abroad (can only be fulfilled after transfer to UM); or
3. develop an independent experience arranged after transfer. 
   [Options 2 & 3 require a demonstrated language proficiency through the elementary level (101 & 102) of a single language.]    

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List of languages that fulfill the UM ARHU Majors Global Engagement Requirement:  https://arhuserv.umd.edu/sites/default/files/2020-11/ge-fola-option.pdf   This page also describes options for students who have native/heritage proficiency in a language not included on the ARHU Language List.

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These Montgomery College World Language courses will complete the Global Engagement requirement:  ASLP 100 & ASLP 110 [UM’s College of Arts & Humanities considers ASLP 110 American Sign Language ASL II as the Intermediate II level needed to complete the Global Engagement requirement]; for other languages, depending on placement, students may need to complete courses of 101 –>102 –>201  to reach the Intermediate II levels of CHIN 202; FREN 202, GERM 202, KORA 202, RUSS 202, SPAN 202 or 203. 

 

In addition to the above languages, students may also finish the elementary level of these languages at MC and then complete remaining levels at UM:  ARAB, ITAL, JAPN, LATN, PORT. 

Students with previous World Language knowledge of Chinese, German, Italian, or Russian (high school or native/heritage experience) may take a free Language Placement Test at Montgomery College to determine a placement level. Scroll to “Language Placement Testing” for information:  www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/programs/world-languages/index.html  

• Not all majors at UM College Park or UM Shady Grove have a Global Engagement requirement; it is specific to the majors within UM’s College of Arts & Humanities (ARHU).
• Please note that UM does NOT accept CLEP (College Level Examination Program) credit for Languages:  www.transfercredit.umd.edu/plc/CLEPGenEd.pdf
• UM will accept AP Advanced Placement Test Credit for these languages:  AP French Language & Culture; German Lang & Cult; Italian Lang & Cult, Spanish Lang & Culture.  See the List of all accepted AP Credits:  https://www.transfercredit.umd.edu/plc.html#ap

 

• Review this list showing acceptance of International Baccalaureate (IB) Tests:  https://www.transfercredit.umd.edu/plc.html#ib

Questions?  Students can make advising appointments with UM’s Pre-Transfer Advisors at this link:  https://sites.google.com/umd.edu/mc2umd/home or give students a

University of Maryland Pre-Transfer Advising Referral in Starfish.

Anne Schleicher, Counselor (Part-Time)

Montgomery College Online Transfer Advising Services

 

 

 

Where's My Diploma?

Students may be asking, “When will my degree be stamped on my transcript and how do I get my diploma?” 

Here’s an answer you can use (compiled from this page about MC Graduation)

 

To view when your MC Degree has been processed & posted to your Transcript: Typically, MC degrees are officially posted on transcripts about 3 – 6 weeks after the actual date of graduation.  Final semester grades must first be collected for all graduating students and then Graduation Coordinators on each campus manually run an audit to confirm each graduation, so the process usually is completed by the end of January for a Fall graduation, by the end of June for a Spring graduation, and by the end of September for Summer graduation.    Students are notified by e-mail when the degree has been processed and receive a second e-mail later when diplomas are ready (usually the end of October for Summer graduations, end of August for Spring graduations, and late Feb/early March for Fall graduations.)  Diplomas are mailed to the address on file at MC; please check your account information to make sure your address is correct.   In the meantime, starting in early June for a Spring graduation (or September for a Summer graduation, or January for a Fall graduation), you can view your Unofficial Transcript in MyMC by clicking  on the “Request Transcript” link – then “View Free Unofficial Transcript” – there you can keep watching the top section of your Unofficial Transcript for a “Degree Awarded” date; once you see that, you can safely request to have  an official transcript sent to your next school.  It's possible that you’ll see that your degree has been Awarded even before you receive the official batch e-mail notice that graduations have been processed. Right now, at the top of your Unofficial Transcript, the Degree Date may be blank: DEGREES AWARDED Pending: Associate of Arts Degree Date:     DEGREES AWARDED: Awarded: Associate of Arts Degree Date: May 19,2023 Example:  for a Spring 2023 graduation, once you see that the date of May 19, 2023, appears in the Degree Date: space, that means your degree HAS been processed and it is safe to go ahead and request an official copy to be sent to another institution.

To Request an Official Copy of your MC Transcript to be sent to another college/employer/ or organization:  Log in to MyMC.  Click the "Request Transcript" icon under Student Tools on your MyMC homepage.  Click "Electronic Transcript." Click the "Access the Transcript Ordering Site" link to go to parchment.com. NOTE: If you do not see the "Access the Transcript Ordering Site" link, there may be a problem with your account. Contact us at 240-567-5000 for assistance.  Follow the instructions on the Parchment site to complete your transcript request.    This will take you to the Parchment Transcript Service where you will follow directions.  There is a $10.00 fee per transcript request.  Transcripts usually sent electronically within 24 hours of your request and you will get an e-mail confirmation that it has been sent.

 

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If a student is going to a Summer Orientation at a Maryland transfer school like UM or Towson, they can tell the Orientation Advisor that their graduation is still being processed and advisors should know what that means in terms of registering for classes knowing that the student’s MC General Education Program will be completed.

 

Of course, if a graduation question is more complicated than this, you can refer students to the Graduation Coordinator on their campus.
 

Anne Schleicher, Counselor (Part-Time)

Montgomery College Online Transfer Advising Services

 

Banner Curriculum Updates Fall 2023 Effective Term

The following updates have been made in Banner according to approved Collegewide Curriculum Committee proposals.

Fall 2022 Effective Term

Revised Course

            GNDS 102 – Understanding LGBT Identities

            BSSD, GEEL, GCP attributes added

Fall 2023 Effective Term           

New  Courses

CCJS 200  – Criminology

                New discipline for SOCY 200

CHEM 105 – Chemistry and Society

New course number for CHEM 109

CHEM 106 – Chemistry and Society Laboratory

New course number for CHEM 109L

CHEM 150D – Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry

New discussion component of CHEM 150

LGST 299X – Special Topics in Legal Studies

                New exploratory course

PSYC 100 – General Psychology

New course number for PSYC 102

All courses that had PSYC 102 as a pre- or corequisite have been updated.

Revised Courses

ANTH 260 – Independent Study

ANTH 240 or ANTH 256 added to prerequisite options

 

ASLP 285 – Practicum in ASL

Three credits replaces three to four credits, description updated

BIOL 105 – Environmental Biology

GCP attribute added

BIOL 106 – Environmental Biology Laboratory

GCP attribute added

BIOL 111 – Natural Sciences of the Chesapeake Bay

NSND and GEEL attributes removed

BIOL 150 – Principles of Biology I

Description revised, new requisites:  prerequisite MATH 117 or higher or pre- or corequisite MATH 150 or MATH 165 or higher; assessment level ENGL 101

BIOL 151 – Principles of Biology II

                Description revised, new requisites:  prerequisite MATH 165 with a grade of C or better, pre- or corequisite CHEM 131 or consent of department

CHEM 150L – Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry

Contact hours decreased by one due to addition of CHEM 150D

                CMAP 245 – Database Applications

            Revised description

            DANC 270 – Special Topics in Dance

            Prerequisite  changed  -  Consent of the dance program coordinator and/or department chair

                EDUC 243 – Processes and Acquisition of Literacy

                New title (formerly Processes and Acquisition of Reading) and description

                EDUC 244 – Instruction in Literacy

                New title (formerly Elementary Instruction of Reading) and description

                EDUC 245 – Materials for Teaching Literacy

                New title (formerly Materials for Reading Instruction) and description

                EDUC 246 – Assessment of Literacy

                New title (formerly Assessment for Reading Instruction) and description

                ENGL 190 – Introduction to Literature

              GCP attribute added

                ENGL 235 – Film and Literature

GCP attribute added

                FILM 220 – Basic Movie Production

                Description and requisites revised,   prerequisites FILM 110 and TVRA 120 or consent of instructor, instructional time two hours lecture and three hours lab

                GDES 116 – Digital Tools for the Visual Arts

            Credit by exam (CE) added

                GDES 121 – Fundamentals of Graphic Design I

            Credit by exam (CE) added

                HINM 120 – Concepts of Disease

            Requirement for admission to the health information management or diagnostic medical sonography removed

            HINM 150 – Introduction  to Pharmacology

                Requirement for admission to the health information management program or consent of program coordinator removed

                HINM 272 – Professional Practice Experience III

            Description revised, clarification as a lecture course

                IDES 221 – Interior Design Residential

                Prerequisites revised – IDES 111 and IDES 118

                IDES 222 – Interior Design: Commercial/Contract

                Prerequisites revised – (IDES 111 and IDES 118) and (ARCH 183 or IDES 123)

                JAPN 102 – Elementary Japanese II

                HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP attributes added

                KORA 201 – Intermediate Korean I

                HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP attributes added

                LGST 104 – Interviewing, Investigating, and Communication Techniques

                LGST 101 added as a pre- or corequisite, ENGL 101 pre- or corequisite removed

                LGST 106 – Legal Ethics

                Description revised, LGST 101 added as a pre- or corequisite, ENGL 101 pre- or corequisite removed

                LGST 122 – Law Office Administration

                LGST 101 added as a pre- or corequisite, assessment levels removed

                LGST 230 – Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals

                LGST 101 added as a prerequisite;  prerequisites LGST 102, LGST 103, LGST 104 or consent of program coordinator removed

                LGST 250 – Paralegal Internship

            Description revised,  minimum GPA requirement changed to 3.0 or better in all LGST courses

                MATH 130 – Elements of Mathematics I

                Description and assessment levels revised – assessment level: ENGL 101 or ELAI 990

                MATH 217 – Statistics for Scientists

            New title (formerly Biostatistics), description revised

                PSYC 221 – Introduction to Psychopathology

            New title (formerly Introduction to Abnormal Psychology)

                TECH 282 – Web Application Development Using PHP and MySQL

                Description and prerequisites revised – prerequisite: TECH 272 or consent of department

                 TVRA 210 – Audio and Video Podcasting

                Prerequisite revised – prerequisite: A grade of C or better in TVRA 125 or consent of department

                 TVRA 236 – Video Production Portfolio

                Credit by exam (CE) removed, description and prerequisite revised – prerequisite: TVRA 120

                 TVRA 239 – Broadcast Management

                Prerequisite revised – prerequisite: A grade of C or better in TVRA 120 or TVRA 125

Ended Courses

CHEM 109 – replaced by CHEM 105

CHEM 109L – replaced by CHEM 106

HIND 102

PSYC 102 – replaced by PSYC 100

READ 120

SOCY 200 – replaced by CCJS 200

TVRA 224

TVRA 250

TVRA 255

New Programs

            618 – Art AA

            New number and title for 003 Art, no curriculum changes

            619 – Physical Education AA

            New number and title for 159A Physical Education Teacher Education, no curriculum changes

            620 – Business Analytics AA

Revised Programs

            054 – Music AA

            Large ensemble course options identified – MUSC 161, 161C, 161D, 163, 166, 170, 172

 186A – Community Health AA

HLTH 297 Community Health Worker Practicum added to requirements, total credits changed to 61

 204 – Music Certificate

MUSC 161, 161C, 161D, 170, 172 added to large ensemble options

 209A – Video Production Certificate

Ended course TVRA 224 replaced with FILM 220

 260 – Media Production Certificate

                TVRA 129 added to program electives

                 263 – Building Trades Technology Certificate

                Electives recommended for each area of training

                 334 – Biotechnology AAS

                BIOT 260 and 261 added to electives

                 403 – Fire Protection Engineering AS

            ENES 206 deleted from requirements, ENES 240 added as requirement rather than alternative, total credits changed to 63

                 408 – Aerospace Engineering AS

            ENES 206 added to requirements, total credits changed to 62

                 608 – American Sign Language AA

            ASLP 222 removed, ASLP 285 added

             611A – General Studies AA – HACL

            GHUM added, GDES 136 deleted

                 611C – General Studies AA - SSAH

            BEHE 100 added

                 611D – General Studies AA – INTG

            BEHE 100 and GHUM added, GDES 136 deleted

           \910 – Studio Art AFA

            ENGL 102 designated as English Foundation (the catalog program outline previously did not specify ENGL 102) 

 

Ended Programs

003 – Art AA – new number is 618

159A – Physical Education Teacher Education – new number is 619

805A – Supervisory Letter of Recognition

807A – Electrical Wiring Letter of Recognition

813 – Hospitality Letter of Recognition

814 – Food & Beverage Management Letter of Recognition

815 – Event Planning Letter of Recognition

816 – Ethnic Social Studies Letter of Recognition

818 – Residential Remodeling Letter of Recognition

Regards,

Pam

 

 

Pamela Jones

Student Information Systems Specialist