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Appendix D. Proposed Elements and Estimated Costs of the Statewide Transfer Website
Elements
- Explanation of MassTransferrequirements and benefits
- Updated list of MassTransferapproved transfer programs
- Updated list of MassTransfer approved transfer programs that have additional or higher admissions requirements
- Updated list of articulation agreements not under MassTransfer
- Advice that students should always check admission requirements at individual institutions
- Explanation of factors that might delay graduation
- Link to statewide directory of course-to-course equivalencies
- Explanation of types of transfer courses (general education, major, free elective)
- Online contact information for each institution and program
- Online links to application forms electronically sent to institutions
- Link to statewide degree audit system
- Calendar of statewide or regional transfer events
- What’s New section to support current information
- Profiles of successful transfer students representing a variety of pathways
- Definition of terms page
- Question and Answer page
- A “Help” icon
- Links to the Department of Early Education and Care and to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Links to career/workforce development
- Student appeals process
- Scholarships offered for transfer students graduating from community colleges
Estimated Costs
| Item | Start-up Costs | Annual Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Website development and maintenance | $14,400 ($30/hour X 40 hours/week X 12 weeks) |
$12,480 ($30/hour X 8 hours/week X 52 weeks) |
| Directory of statewide course-to-course equivalencies* | $200,000 to $500,000 | $100,00 to $300,000 |
| Statewide degree audit system* | $1.3 million to $1.5 million | $230,000 to $300,000 |
| * Estimated costs are derived from national vendors who currently offer these services in other states. | ||