PROGRAM TO PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (UW-L)

College of Liberal Studies

and

University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley (UW-Fox Valley)

UW-Fox Associate Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences

UW-L Baccalaureate Degree: B.S., Archaeological Studies or B.A., Archaeological Studies

Agreement: It is in the best interest of UW-Fox Valley students involved in this agreement to complete the Associate Degree or a minimum of 54 credits prior to transferring to UW-La Crosse. In addition, the following requirements should be met:

1. Completion of two laboratory science courses (in different disciplines) applicable to the UW-L General Education requirements if pursuing the B.S. degree; OR completion of a Foreign Language at the fourth semester college level or above if pursuing the B.A. degree;

2. Completion of UW-Colleges courses equivalent to UW-L Arc 200, Arc 204, and one other three credit 200-level Arc course. Students must earn a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the Archaeology/Anthropology courses listed above;

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.5;

4. Completion of the UW-L Application for Admission submitted 3-4 months prior to anticipated enrollment at UW-La Crosse;

5. Completion of an application for admission to the Archaeological Studies major along with a written recommendation from the Archaeology Articulation Program Director at UW-Fox Valley. The application may be submitted following the last semester of coursework at UW-Fox Valley or may be submitted after the student enrolls at UW-La Crosse;

6. Experience in Archaeology fieldwork is strongly recommended.

Stipulations:

Admission to the Archaeological Studies program at UW-L is by application. The requirements listed above are the minimum expectations for students applying to the Archaeological Studies program. This articulation agreement is intended to accommodate UW-Fox Valley students and provide a superior preparation for application to UW-L’s Archaeological Studies Program; however since admission to the Archaeological Studies program is competitive, all applicants will be evaluated on their merits using uniform criteria. Final admissions decisions will be based on evaluation of candidates and availability of space in the program.

It is further agreed that:

7. UW-FV and UW-L will work collaboratively to develop courses taught via distance education as the need and desirability for such courses are determined by the faculty;

8. Regarding referral of pre-collegiate students interested in archaeology: a) UW-L Archaeology faculty members will inform appropriate students about UW-FV’s programming in Archaeology; b) this articulation agreement will be summarized on the UW-L Archaeological Studies web page; and c) the UW-L Office of Admissions will be asked to cooperate in promoting this agreement with appropriate student;

9. UW-FV students will have opportunities to visit the UW-L Archaeological Studies program, as arranged by faculty members at the two institutions;

10. The terms and conditions of the articulation agreement may be reviewed annually by the Dean of the College of Liberal Studies at UW-La Crosse and the CEO/Dean at UW-Fox Valley (or their designees;

11. This articulation agreement will be effective beginning in the Fall Semester 1999 and will continue until terminated by either institution as indicated in Item 12; and

12. This agreement continues indefinitely. Should either party wish to dissolve the agreement unilaterally, it must notify the other party in writing. The agreement then remains intact until June 30 of that fiscal year which falls two years after notification. In the event of termination, students in good academic standing who enrolled with the intent of following the provisions of this articulation agreement will be assured of their prerogatives under this agreement. This provision is designed to allow both parties to engage in long range program and budget planning.

Credits earned at UW-Fox Valley do not apply to the Senior College Requirement at UW-L.