Steps to Foster Articulation Agreements

R Saidi

1. Build a spreadsheet

(Spreadsheet Elements)

Make a list/spreadsheet of your school’s top 10 transfer schools (your transfer office might have this list)
- MC transfer schools spreadsheet (hyperlink)
Visit each of those schools’ websites to determine if they have a DS program
- Think broadly to include data science related degrees as well, such as data analytics, business analytics, or information science.

2. Make connections

Talk/email/zoom

Search names of department chairs, deans, and faculty for these programs. Email these folks with introductions and what you hope to accomplish (keep track of those who respond positively).
Attend national conferences - I have met many contacts/colleagues from LOCAL 4Y schools at national conferences.

AMATYC, ASA, MAA, DS4E, ADSA

3. Build an “alliance” with all TYCs in your state that have data science programs.

Community College of Baltimore County

Harford Community College

Howard Community College

Carroll Community College

Montgomery College

College of Southern Maryland

Prince George’s Community College

Allegany College of Maryland

Anne Arundel Community College- not yet on website

4. Articulation Agreements

UMD at USG for a B.S. in Information Science
UMGC for B.S. in Data Science
Coppin State U. for B.S. in Data Science
Bowie State University for Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Data Analytics concentration