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SEM Summit 2016Transfer and Student Mobility:

Creating Pathways for Student SuccessMay 1-3, 2016

Toronto, Ontario

IMPACT OF INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, TRANSFER AND DEGREE COMPLETION ON STUDENT SUCCESS:

EXPERIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH-HUMBER

Laurie Rancourt, Senior Vice President Academic, Humber CollegeJohn Walsh, Vice Provost, University of Guelph-Humber

Today

Overview of the Partnership.

Transfer, Degree Completion and Student Success.

Lessons Learned.

Partnership Overview

Response to the ‘double cohort’ and end of Grade 13.

Opened in 2002 when government required all Universities to expand and meet increasing demand.

University of Guelph and Humber College combined to create University of Guelph-Humber.

Governance

The University of Guelph-Humber is a joint venture, not an independent institution.

Is responsible to both Boards of Governors, but with separate financial statements.

Vice-provost provides academic and administrative leadership reporting through joint Executive, and Finance & Administration committees.

Program and Services

Instruction from both institutions.

Some labs, library, IT and student services, are shared.

Some activities are unique to the University of Guelph-Humber.

Distinctiveness

In 4 years of full-time study students complete both a university honours degree and a diploma.

Small classes, strong focus on teaching and learning.

Experiential learning including work integrated learning, internships and practicums in all programs.

Dual Credential

Cornerstone of University of Guelph-Humber partnership.

Both University honoursdegree and College diploma.

Integrated curriculum.

Placement and Experiential Learning

Placement/Internship required for ALL students.

One to six placements.

Between 100 - 850+ hours.

Supported by Transitions to Work courses and workshops.

1633 industry partners across the GTA.

History of Program Implementation

2002 Business, Computing, Media.

2003 Early Childhood, Family & Community, Justice.

2004 Justice Degree Completion.

2007 Psychology.

2008 Kinesiology.

2010 Early Childhood Degree Completion.

2015 Family & Community Degree Completion.

In 2016 a total of 10 programs offered

Business

Bachelor of Business Administration.

Diploma in Business Administration.

Programs

Early Childhood Studies

Family & Community Social Services

Bachelor of Applied Science.

Social Service Workers’ Diploma.

Bachelor of Applied Science.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

Programs

Programs

Justice Studies

Media Studies

Bachelor of Applied Science.

Diploma in Community and Justice Services.

Bachelor of Applied Arts degree completion.

Bachelor of Applied Arts

Diploma in Media Communications

Psychology

Kinesiology

Bachelor of Applied Science.

Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion.

Bachelor of Applied Science.

Diploma in General Arts and Science.

Programs

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Transfers and Degree Completion

17% of Winter 2016 population is transfer and degree completion.

60% are Female and 40% Male.

54% are from Humber.

Transfers and Degree Completion

Transfer applicants.

Degree Completion.

Bridges.

Hybrid programming.

Why Bother?

The academic rationale. Good students.

The economic rationale. ‘Backfill’ for attrition.

The quality assurance rationale. Richer classrooms.

Transfers

Main market is applicants who have completed a diploma who are then assessed for transfer credit.

Secondary market from applicants with incomplete post secondary qualifications who are also assessed for transfer credit.

All programs at University of Guelph-Humber.

Degree Completion

Applicants holding diploma qualifications but who are in the workforce.

Seek degree completion programming that enables them to stay in the workforce.

Justice Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Family and Community Social Services

Bridges

Applicants have completed a diploma, are assessed for credit, then engage in summer programming to lift credits so that they join regularly scheduled program.

Kinesiology at University of Guelph-Humber.

Hybrid Programming

A combination of short, intensive classroom programming, often ‘weekend warrior’ delivery supplemented by distance learning.

Access for early or mid-career learners who hold diploma qualification and now seek a degree.

Outcomes: Alumni Survey 2015

Employment

75% found employment in under six months.

41% had secured employment before graduation.

60% reported being at either a managerial or senior level position.

89% report “equally or more prepared for employment than colleagues”.

Transfers and Degree Completion

How do these students perform against traditional grade 12 entry students.

Our evidence is that they are equally as successful.

Lessons Learned

Some Strategic Lessons

It works, it’s hard, it needs constant care…and it’s worth it.

Some Operational Lessons

Recruitment, quality of learning experience, academic support.

And there are significant benefits from industry contact.

Thank You!Laurie Rancourt and John Walsh

Questions, comments,

and Discussion?