Hello everyone,

Below is some information  from TRC Tutoring Services regarding the NCB program that is an option for students that are within a few point of the minimal TSI passing score. 

Barbara

From: Cynthia L McCowen
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 11:55 AM
To: Barbara Smith
Cc: Leticia Duncan; Carl Van Aacken
Subject: FW: Non Course Based Option for TSI Students in Math, Reading, & Writing

Barbara,

Good Morning! I hope your summer is going well. As we are in the heart of the orientation season, would it be possible to send out the blow email to the advisors as a reminder on the NCB program?

Thanks & have a great week,

Cyndi

Good morning.  With the recent update of the UTSA Developmental Education Plan (dtd. 18 Oct, 2013), the Non-Course Based (NCB) Developmental Education Program is available to students achieving a Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) score result within a few points of the minimal passing score.  NCB developmental instruction is coordinated through the Tomás River Center’s Tutoring Services and offers students developmental classes in the areas of math, reading and writing. These fundamental classes teach life and academic skills through individualized instruction in a small group setting in preparation for college level courses and includes the following Goals & Objectives:

· Provide students enrolled in NCB the skills and knowledge to succeed in college level courses

· Provide students with additional resources and encourage their use outside of the classroom

· Provide students with the skills and knowledge to become independent learners

· Provide students with environment that promotes active learning of course materials.

· Develop and encourage the use of critical thinking skills within and beyond the academic setting

The enclosed table found within the UTSA Developmental Education Plan (Section VI.A.) lists the assignment criteria (TSIA scores) for students to be assigned to one of the following NCB Courses: Mathematics:  NCB Course 0200 (Math Review for TSI); Integrated Reading & Writing: NCB Course 0700 (IRW for TSI).

TSIA and Mandatory Placement

	SCORE	PLACEMENT
MATHEMATICS	000 - 324	MAT 0203
	325 - 339	MAT 0213
	340 - 349	NCB OPTION (NCB 0200)
	350 - 400	Entry-Level Mathematics or Statistics Courses*
READING	000 - 335	WRC 0203
	336 - 350	NCB OPTION (NCB 0700)
	351 - 400	Entry-Level Reading Courses (See III.E)
	Multiple Choice Scores
WRITING	000-335**	WRC 0203
	336-362**	NCB OPTION (NCB 0700)
	363 - 400**	WRC 1013

* MAT 1023, MAT 1033, MAT 1043, MAT 1073, STA 1043, and STA 1053

**A student scoring 5 on the essay test or a 4 on the essay test and at least 363 on the multiple choice test has satisfied the TSI Assessment standard in writing and may enroll in entry-level writing courses.

Please remember that this is a free, non-credit bearing course for students when enrolling students in NCB and successful completion of the course fulfills TSI requirements.

Thank you for your assistance, we look forward to assisting these students. 

Carl

Carl J Van Aacken, Ph.D.

Tutoring Services

Tomas Rivera Center for Student Success

University of Texas at San Antonio

(210) 458-5175