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