Georgia Regents University Todays Transfer Students Building a Foundation of Success Transfer Symposium Appalachian State University September 13 2013 Appalachian States Pathway to Student Success ID: 775905
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Dr. Mark Allen Poisel Vice President for Student Affairs Georgia Regents University
Today’s Transfer Students: Building a Foundation of Success
Transfer SymposiumAppalachian State UniversitySeptember 13, 2013
Slide2Appalachian State’s Pathway to Student Success
Transfer Symposium:
A Campus Conversation about Transfer Student Success
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Slide3Today’s College Students
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAG39jKi0lI
Are we speaking the same language?
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“It is a transition that deserves but rarely receives much attention from campus administrators [faculty and staff], who sometimes assume that transfer students are already acclimated to college and do not need assistance.” (Handel, 2013)
Slide4Transfer Context
Nearly 60% of students will graduate with credits from more than one institution (not all would be considered transfer students)
(Adelman, 2006)Community college to university remains the most prevalent transfer pathway (Handel, 2007)Students who successfully transfer struggle to become familiar with a new campus (Handel, 2013)
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Slide5Transfers in the 21st Century
Increasing numbers of students are coming to their first institution with credit
Students transfer multiple timesThe most diverse student sub-populationTwo-year and four-year institutions are expected to be accountable for transfersThe greatest challenge for institutions is serving the unique needs of these students
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Slide6Institutional Implications
Awareness of the role of transfer studentsCollege readiness and secondary preparationRegional access to higher educationEnrollment in community collegesStudent success and graduation ratesTreatment across student populations
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Slide7Appalachian State’s Progress
Established the Office of Transfer ArticulationCreated a Transfer Advisory BoardDeveloped a Reverse Transfer programStreamlined the process for Transfer CreditAdded Residential Learning Communities for transfer studentsCreated Jump Start AppalachianStarted the academic initiative –Writing Across the Institutions
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Slide8Core Values
Collaboration
Advocacy
Engagement
Success
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Slide9Collaboration
Build strong relationships and partnerships
Involve faculty, staff and studentsJoint programming and servicesCurriculum alignment
Partner-> Create->Succeed
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Slide10Partnerships and Programs
Articulation agreementsCommon syllabi and coursesWorkshops and programsShared facilities, faculty and staffConcurrent enrollment
Advisor workshopsDecision days and joint advisement programsShared curriculum guidesPresentations in CC classes and before graduation
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“…the transfer pathway, despite the dominate view that it is primarily a community college responsibility, is an
inter-institutiona
l enterprise, the success of which depends upon the active and cooperative participation of two- and four- year institutions.” (Handel, 2013)
Slide11Advocacy
Be intentional about planning for transfers
Establish a transfer friendly environmentDevelop good policies and proceduresAssess and identify their unique issuesTell the transfer story
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Slide12Advocacy Initiatives
Establish a transfer
success committeePerform a campus audit of the transfer cultureRecommend specific transfer policies or proceduresDevelop feedback mechanismsCreate a communication tool to highlight the successes of transfer students
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Slide13Engagement
Focus on student engagement
Establish a role for student leaders to serve peersInvolve faculty, staff and studentsCreate first-year programming
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Slide14Engagement Activities
Student organizations for transfersLeadership and service programsPeer mentoring rolesUndergraduate research opportunitiesInclusive activities and academic workshops
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Slide15Engagement Activities
Global Learning through QEPInternational ProgrammingFaculty and student exchangesStudy Abroad OpportunitiesFaculty led Travel CoursesInternational Internships
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Slide16Success
Prepare students for transfer
Focus on the transitionEmphasize academic successMeasure student learning outcomes
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Slide17Programs and Services
Transfer centers
Transfer orientation and welcome weekParent/family programsTransfer student success seminarsPeer mentoring and ambassador programsFinancial management workshops Veterans programsTransfer fairs for students and their familiesOn-line transfer guides
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Slide18Transfer Student Success
Transition
Progression
Preparation
Where
YOU fit
in
Help
students
early or before they arrive
Work with them during the transition and first
year
Help them graduate
and move on to the next stage
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Slide19Focus on Transfer Students
Establish a transfer friendly environmentLearn about your students via dataAssess your culture & programsDevelop good policies and proceduresBuild strong relationships and partnershipsPrepare students for transferEnhance student engagement
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Slide20Transfer Symposium:A Campus Conversation about Transfer Student Success
IT TAKES A UNIVERSITY TO GRADUATE A STUDENT
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Slide21Discussion & Questions
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Slide22Questions to Consider
What impressions do you have about this session?How can you use the information/what you learned?What additional or new questions do you have?Other thoughts?
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Slide23Contact Information
Dr. Mark Allen Poisel
Vice Presidentfor Student Affairsmpoisel@gru.edu706-737-1411
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