at the University of Cincinnati Kaci Kortis Asst Director for Advising Renee Rivers Sr Academic Advisor Center for Pathways Advising and Student Success NACADA National Conference St Louis Missouri October 2017 ID: 646282
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Fostering a
Transfer Student Ecosystem at the University of Cincinnati
Kaci Kortis, Asst. Director for AdvisingRenee Rivers, Sr. Academic AdvisorCenter for Pathways Advising and Student Success
NACADA National Conference St. Louis, Missouri, October 2017
Please download
our Transfer App
(if you like)Slide2
Our beautiful campus: 194 acres, 86 buildings, 13 parking garagesSlide3
Large decentralized urban research one institution (44,338 students in 16-17)
12 undergraduate colleges, 125+ baccalaureate majorsPerformance based budgeting
No centralized or consistent advising or orientation for Transfer studentsPrior focus on recruitment, credit evaluation Identifying the Needs of Transfer StudentsSlide4
Identifying the need for Transfer Services
Garnering support from University AdministrationBuilding a mission, and fostering relationships with campus partners
Developing innovative programming for students AgendaSlide5
Since 2001, the number of students transitioning from a regional campus to our Clifton campus has increased upwards to 473%
External transfers have increase 158%40% of students who graduated from UC in 2014-2015 were either transfer or transition students
Student to transfer to Clifton campus, on average, have a higher graduation rate Identifying the Needs of Transfer StudentsSlide6
Decentralized advising model
Students referred to colleges for advising, without the ability to meet demandStudents
frequently shuffled to the Center for Exploratory Studies for assistance (only university-wide mission at UC)No consistent orientation or advising to campus Identifying the Needs of Transfer StudentsSlide7
Spring 2015 – Development of Advising Strategic Plan (Complete College Ohio)
Support from Provost and EM
Funding of strategic plan10 advisorsOne Early Alert CoordinatorAdvisor Training and Professional DevelopmentProgram CoordinatorTop priority – Transfer StudentsData on major-changing, volume of new transfer students, and non-matriculated populations
Center created to best maximize resources (biggest bang for the buck)
Garnering Support from University AdministrationSlide8
Pathways Advising
Transfer AdvisingTransition AdvisingMajor Change Advising
Non-Matriculated AdvisingOversight of Starfish Connect and Early AlertAdvisor Training, Professional Development, Online Resources, and Assessment Center for Pathways Advising
& Student SuccessSlide9
Advising,
not admissionsFostering a consistent transfer/transition friendly ecosystem at UC
Help for students who fall in the cracksOne Stop Advising Center (triage)Help students make connections Pathways
AdvisingSlide10
Prospective students, referred from One Stop (financial aid), Admissions, or other departments
Advising questions about credit applicabilityAssistance with Transferology (transfer credit evaluation website)
Explain resources at UC (Catalyst (SIS), Blackboard, etc) Programming Personalized referrals to advising resources Pathways Advising Transfer StudentsSlide11
Transition
Advisors housed at Regional CampusesAssist with Regional Campuses for prospective transitioning students
Resource for Regional Campus students taking classes on Clifton (main) campusAct as the ‘landing pad’ as students make the transition; help them find resources and answer basic questionsPartnerships and collaborationsProgrammingBlue Ash
Clermont
Clifton
Pathways Advising
Transition StudentsSlide12
CPASS or EXPL?
All major changers start with us, unless truly openly exploring.Provide an outline of the curriculum (show a What-If report) and talk about the requirements to get in to this college.
Walk through application process to new collegePartnership with the Center for Exploratory Studies Pathways Advising Major ChangersSlide13
Primary Advisors
Navigating campusCatalyst, registering for classes, finding resources, etc.
Proposed events and programs for non-matriculated students; both in-person and onlineBlackboard organization Senior Audits Pathways Advising Non-Matriculated StudentsSlide14
Triage – add/drop classes, fill out forms (add/drop, grade change, change of college form, etc.)
Shuffled students – unsure where to goWalk-in and Appointments welcome!
Central Location – University Pavilion, 556-9000 www.uc.edu/transfer Pathways Advising Additional ResponsibilitiesSlide15
Web FriendlySlide16Slide17Slide18Slide19Slide20Slide21
Pathways Advising
Welcome Day
In-Person Welcome Day for transfer studentsFull day and Mini DaysAbout 300 attendees since Fall 2016Overwhelmingly positive
feedbackOnline Orientation (Transfer Guide)Transfer Workshops each week
Planned Student Organizations
Transfer Ambassadors
Tau Sigma
Cincinnati Pathways Scholars Program
Programming Specific to TransfersSlide22
Transfer Guide (Online Orientation)Slide23
Email Communication Slide24
Powered by Guidebook
Free download for prospective and current students. Mobile resource supplementing info from orientation
Push capabilityUpdate on the goSurvey Transfer AppSlide25
Transfer App (Welcome and Menu Navigation)Slide26
Transfer App (Prospective Students)Slide27
Transfer App (Resources)Slide28
Transfer AppSlide29
Connect (Appointment Scheduling)
Most advising offices now onlineRaise your hand feature
Check-In KioskSuccess NetworksEarly Alert (faculty / students / advisors)Raised over 23,000 tracking items16,023 flags, 7,055 kudos
Starfish ConnectSlide30
Advisor Training & Development Advisory Board
Online Advisor Training for Advisors completeLearning Outcomes, Advising Syllabus, Program Development, Assessment
Webinars, Q&A Sessions, One Stop, Financial Aid, Advising Special PopulationsDevelopment of Online Orientation ModulesAdvising Portal Advisor Training & Professional DevelopmentSlide31
“The welcome day was great! Before the welcome day I only had taken one class at main campus but I really didn't know the campus that well. But
after the welcome day I feel like I know the campus very now and will have no troubles come the first day. Thank you for this program and I hope that it continues for future bearcat students.”
“I most enjoyed the tour of campus. It helped to see a visual of the campus in person and to get a feel for where all my classes and parking will be.”“The opportunity to meet other students who transferred like me, which made making friends so simple since we all already had something in common.”“
I really liked how I wasn't the only student transferring. I was worried that there wouldn't be a lot of students in my shoes.”“I felt like this really helped me out and
made me feel like a Bearcat before I started my Fall semester!
”
“I had questions about parking, tuition payment plans, blackboard and some other things and
without having to ask them, they were answered by either the staff or by the resource guide.”
Student TestimonialsSlide32
www.uc.edu/pathways
513-556-9000Kaci.kortis@uc.eduRenee.rivers@uc.edu
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