Bridging the Gap: Creating a smooth transition from Community College to University

Ed Doran- Pima Community College Paul Miller – University of Arizona

Educational Support Faculty Counselor Associate Director,

Transfer Enrollment Services

Agenda

STU 210 Transfer Strategies

History

STU 210 Process

Benefits

Q & A

Pima Community College STU 210 Transfer Strategies

http://admissions.arizona.edu/transfer/STU210

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)

Mandated by AZ Board of Regents in 1996

35 credits completed at Community College

AGEC is certified at Community College

Fulfills lower division general education at three state universities

Three types of AGEC

AGEC-A Liberal Arts

AGEC-B Business

AGEC-S Science

STU 210 Transfer Strategies

STU 210 is a 2 credit Pima course

Units are transferable and can be used towards Associates degree.

Emphasis is transfer to the University of Arizona

Collaboration between PCC & UA

Meets 50% at PCC and 50% at UA

UA resources and departments

Benefits of STU 210

Alleviate campus shock

Ease transfer shock

Become familiar with UA Campus

Meet people important in your transfer

Priority registration

STU 210 Transfer StrategiesStudent Actions

PCC AGEC and graduation checkCourse equivalency guide

(aztransfer.com)Academic AdvisingFinancial AidImmunizationsLocate and describe the function of other

specific support systems offered by the UA

Sample Semester Schedule

UA Transfer Welcome, Advising

Resource Center, Transfer Student Center, Math Placement, (Campus Adventure: College & Student Services Browse)

Student Financial Aid, Cat Card Office, Transfer Student Panel, (Campus Adventure: Campus Tour)

Campus Health, UITS, DRC, Next Steps, (Campus Adventure: Scavenger Hunt

PCC Preparing for Transfer:

AGEC Certification, Graduation Application, GPA Recalculation, UA Admissions Application, UA Next Steps

Connections with University: Degree Search Major Identification, College Advising, Major Map, Priority Registration

Sample Semester Schedule

UA Hall of Champions, behind the scenes

tour of UA Athletics

Priority Registration, UA South, (Campus Adventure: Scavenger Hunt)

Undergraduate Research, Career Services, SALT Center, (Campus Adventure: Mock Lecture)

Think Tank, Student Involvement & Leadership, Campus Rec, Study Abroad, (Campus Adventure: Arboretum/History Tour

PCC Looking Ahead:

Financial Aid, Scholarship Search, Major to Career, Internships,

Class Assignments: Student Portfolio, Personal Statement, Paying for College, Resume, Personal Transfer Strategy Presentation

Course History- STU 210 student enrollments

1993 1999

2002 2005

2008 2012 2013

Total

Sections 2 10 13 17 23 19 17

Students 3 210 342 465 484 529 369

1993 1999 2002 2005 2008 20120

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Process

Admissions http://admissions.arizona.edu/transfer/STU210

Exposure to UA

Gain familiarity with UA campus

Utilization of transfer resources

Application for FAFSA, scholarships etc.

Enhances UA Orientation

Student and Advisor Roles

Student Role

Complete Next Steps

Meet with UA advisor prior to advising deadline

Bring documents to the meeting

Register

Complete other needed requirements and processes

UA Advisor Role

Meet with STU 210 student

Advise student for major courses

Release advising hold

Refer students to any other needed processes.

STU 210 Transfer Strategies

Students Are Evaluated

Attendance

Participation in transfer activities

Compilation of a Transfer Portfolio

Final Transfer Strategy

report/ presentation

Logistical Challenges

Institutional buy-in

Enrollment (25-30% of students enroll)

Coordination between institutions

Marketing of course to students

Space availability

Q & A