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IMPAC Brochure (PDF)
A booklet dedicated to exploring the reasons and arguments for the continuing existence of the IMPAC project

Intersegmental Major Preparation Articulated Curriculum (IMPAC) Executive Summary
(Word | PDF)

A Transfer Discussion Document
, Revised July, 2005 (PDF)
ICAS review of intersegmental transfer programs and recommmendation of area areas in which coordinated efforts and greater collaboration would be appropriate.

The Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senates (ICAS)
The Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senates (ICAS) was established by faculty in 1980 as a voluntary organization consisting of representatives of the Academic Senates of the three segments of public higher education in California. Each of the senates appoint five or six senate leaders as representatives to ICAS. The meetings of ICAS are financed by the segments and deal with a variety of issues of mutual concern such as student preparation for postsecondary education, the California Master Plan for Higher Education, access, transfer, articulation, general education, and educational quality and standards. The recommendations of ICAS are made to the Academic Senates of each of the three segments. ICAS advises not only the senates of public higher education but also education officials and policy makers in California. It does not directly implement higher education policy.

Since 1980 the leading issues handled by ICAS have included the development of a series of Statements on Competencies Expected of Entering Freshmen, and the development and implementation of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). In each of these areas there have been some impressive successes for students and faculties of the segments.

Links:
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges
California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
CSU Academic Senate
CSU Office of the President
California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC)
IMPAC
Intersegmental Coordinating Council

UC Office of the President
UC Academic Senate