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Welcome!. The students of EGL 102 section 023 would like to present the results of their research papers. Let’s start with Defining the Problem. Defining the Problem. The problem is that Oakton has a transfer program, but many students are unaware of this.

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  1. Welcome! • The students of EGL 102 section 023 would like to present the results of their research papers. • Let’s start with Defining the Problem Speaker: Robert Dmowski

  2. Defining the Problem • The problem is that Oakton has a transfer program, but many students are unaware of this. • The guidance counselors are also very busy. • Therefore, students are left to their own devices. Speaker: Lisa Palminteri

  3. Explaining the Goals • Our main goal is to design a Transfer Preparation Program for Oakton • We wanted to design it based on research. • We divided the class into 8 research teams. • We wanted to learn the answers to the following questions: Speaker: Natalia Vukasinovic

  4. Do community colleges effectively prepare students for transferring? Do special relationships between community colleges and universities ensure success? What is the National Articulation & Transfer network? Are there inconsistencies in college transfer policies? What are the social & academic adjustment experiences of various groups (at risk, minorities, ESL, etc)? How does university tuition affect transfer students? What kind of “transfer programs” do universities have? What are some common transfer barriers? What are the graduation and drop-out rates for transfer students? Who tends to graduate? Who tends to drop-out? 8 Research Questions Speaker: Natalia Vukasinovic

  5. Literature ReviewDo community colleges effectively preparestudents for transferring? • Boswell, Katherinel. “Bridges or Barriers?” 2004 (Speaker: Dayne Morimoto) • Castaneda, Cindy. “Transfer Rates Among Students from Rural, Suburban, and Urban Community Colleges: What We Know, Don’t Know, and Need to Know.” 2002 (Speaker: Dayne Morimoto) • Lannan, Frankie Santos. “Studying Transfer Students: Part 1: Instrument Designs and Implications.” 2004 (Speaker: Jennifer Solvig) • More on next slide

  6. Literature ReviewDo community colleges effectively preparestudents for transferring? • Mudhenk, Robert, T. “Communities of Assessment.” 2004 (Speaker: Lisa Palminteri) • Poisel, Mark Allen and Charlene a. Stinard. “Networks for Transfer Success” 2005 (Speaker: Jennifer Solvig) • Rhine, Tammy, J. and Dawna M. Milligan and Lynne R. Nelson. “Alleviating Transfer Shock: Creating an Environment for More Successful Transfer Students.” 2000 (Speaker: Lisa Palminteri)

  7. Literature ReviewDo special relationships between community colleges and universities ensure success? • Cameron, Cherylyn. “Experiences of Transfer Students in a Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program” 2005 (Speaker: Kyuwon Cho) • Cejda, Brent D. “The role of the community college in Baccalaureate attainment at a private liberal arts college.” 1999 (Speaker: Kyuwon Cho) • Cejda, Brent D. Rewey, Kirsten L. “The Effect of Academic Factors on Transfer Student Persistence and Graduation: A Community College to Liberal arts College case study.” 1998 (Speaker: Yoojee Kim) More on Next Page

  8. Literature ReviewDo special relationships between community colleges and universities ensure success? • Wolf- Wendel, Lisa. Twombly, Susan. Morphew, Christopher. Sopcich, Joseph. “ From the Barrio to the Bucolic: The Student Transfer Experience From HSIs to Smith College.” 2004 (Speaker: Yoojee Kim) • Fincher, Mark. “Private University and Community College Strategic Alliances: The Case for Cooperation.” 2002 (Speaker: Andrew Poyser)

  9. Literature ReviewWhat is the Natl Articulation & Transfer Network? Are there inconsistencies in college transfer policies? • Brush, Silla. ”Credit-Transfer Rules Weighed in Congress.” 2005 (Speaker: Catherine Kim) • Dyer, Scott. “Louisiana Community College System May Join National Articulation and Transfer Network.” 2005 (Speaker: Rob Rasmussen ) • “Efforts to Improve Transfer Agreements Between Schools Gain $2.5 Million Boost.” 2003 (Speaker: Catherine Kim) • More on Next Page

  10. Literature ReviewWhat is the Natl Articulation & Transfer Network? Are there inconsistencies in college transfer policies? • Hardge, Loretta. “Alliance for Equity in Higher Education will Manage National Articulation And Transfer Network.” 2006 (Speaker: Kevin Rabaca) • Laanan, Frankie Santos. “Making the transition: Understanding the Adjustment Process of Community College Transfer Students.” 2006 (Speaker: Rob Rasmussen) • Pekow, Charles. “GAO Looks at State Transfer Policy Inconsistencies.” 2005 (Speaker: Kevin Rabaca)

  11. Literature ReviewWhat are the social/academic adjustmentexperiences of various groups? • Loori, Ali A. “Multiple Intelligences: A Comparative Study between the Preferences of Males and Females” 2005 (Speaker: Yoon Shim) • Ornelas, Armida and Daniel G. Solorzano. “Transfer Conditions of Latina/o Community College Students: A Single Institution Case Study.” 2004 (Speaker: Milja Pekic) • Wassmer, Robert and Colleen Moore and Nancy Shulock. “Effect of Racial/Ethnic Composition on Transfer Rates in Community Colleges: Implications for Policy and Practice.” 2004 (Speaker: Milja Pekic) • Myra M. Goldschmidt, Norma Notzold, and Christine Ziemba Miller. “ESL Student Transition to College: The 30-Hour Program.” 2003 (Speaker: Ewelina Gruszka)

  12. Literature ReviewHow does university tuition affect transfer students? • Wyner, Joshua. “Educational Equity and the Transfer Student.” 2006 (Speaker: Kasandra Gusak) • Titus, Marvin A. “Understanding the Influence of the Financial Context of Institutions on Student Persistence at Four Year Collages and Universities.” 2006 (Speaker: Karolina Potocka) • Pluviose, David. “Community Colleges and U. of Maryland Partner to Guarantee Transfer Admission.” 2005 (Speaker: Natalia Vukasinovic) • Pyke, Sandra W. “Access, Quality, and Equity.” 2004 (Speaker: Natalia Vukasinovic)

  13. Literature ReviewWhat kind of “transfer programs” do universities have? • Wolf-Wendel, Lisa, et. al. “From the Barrio to the Bucolic: The student Transfer Experience from HSIs to Smith College.” 2004 (Speaker: Yumi Terayama) • Davies, Timothy Gray, Dickman, Ellyn. “Student Voices in the Transfer Process: Do we hear them? Do we listen?” 1988 (Speaker: Hyung Kim) • Cameron, Cherylyn. “Experiences of Transfer Students in a Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program.” 2005 (Speaker: Hyung Kim) • Boswell Katherine. “Bridges or Barriers?” 2004 (Speaker: Naman Patel)

  14. Literature ReviewWhat are some common transfer barriers? • Boswell, Katherine. "Bridges or Barriers?" 2004 (Speaker: Syed Mohiuddin) • Cameron, Cherylyn. “Experiences of Transfer Students in a Collaborative Baccalaureate Program.” 2005 (Speaker: Maria Almonte) • Rhine, Tammy J., Milligan Dawna M., and Lynne R. Nelson. "Alleviating Transfer Shock: Creating an Environment for More Successful Transfer Students." 2000 (Speaker: Ryan Berena)

  15. Literature ReviewWhat are the graduation and drop-out rates of transfer students? • Orchowski, Peggy. “Reforms Needed to Boost Graduation Rates, Education Tell Congress.” 2004 (Speaker: Haroon Vohra) • Powell, Wyo. “Task Force to Examine Mass.College Graduation Rate,” 2004 (Speaker: Haroon Vohra) • Davies, Timothy Gray, and Ellyn M. Dickmann. “Student Voices in the Transfer Process: Do We Hear Them? Do We Listen?” 1998 (Speaker: Marilyn Bradin) • More on the Next Page

  16. Literature ReviewWhat are the graduation and drop-out rates of transfer students? • Fredrickson, Janyth. “Today’s Transfer Students: Who Are They?” 1998 (Speaker: Marilyn Bradin) • Bailey Thomas, Calcagon Carlos Juan, Jenkins Davis, Leinbach Thomas, and Kienzl Gregory. “ Beyond Student Right-To-Know Data; Factors Explain Community College Graduation Rates.” 2005 (Speaker: Robert Dmowski)

  17. We know that Oakton has many resources to help with the transfer process. One of the problems is that counselors are overtaxed and other resources are unknown to students. Our thought is that Oakton’s Transfer Program needs revitalization. The Oakton Transfer Program needs to come out of the shadows and into a bright and vital light. Our proposed TransferPreparation Program Speaker: Andrew Poyser

  18. First of all OCC must have a visible, viable, and measurable Transfer Preparation Program The most important characteristics of this program are high visibility, accessibility, and networking. The Transfer Center Office: Course Applicability System (Software Program) Plenty of Counselors Same Counselor for the duration at OCC Resources Offered: handouts, access to computers Networking Encouraged Center of Activity Our proposed TransferPreparation Program Speaker: Andrew Poyser

  19. Counselors Must be visible Must be available Must be discipline-specific One-to-One Long-Term Relationship Faculty may need to be recruited and trained Further Resources Workshops (1 hour specialized topic) Seminars (2 hours specialized topic) Guest Speakers (from various colleges) Field Trips to stay in dorms at various colleges Our proposedTransfer Preparation Program Speaker: Milja Pekic

  20. Networking Finding other students who are going to same university Building support groups for students attending same university Parties and Events to forge relationships Means of Communication: Newsletter Video Series on Transfer Shock Video Tours of Colleges Our proposedTransfer Preparation Program Speaker: Dayne Morimoto

  21. Our proposedTransfer Preparation Program • Special Partnerships with universities Oakton students have traditionally transferred to • Partnerships that ensure total accepting of credits • Partnerships that guarantee accessibility before student arrives • Relationships that begin early in an Oakton student’s life Speaker: Naman Patel

  22. Our Assessment Tool • Immediate Assessment • After each workshop or seminar, we ask participants to fill out an evaluation form • We ask participants to rate the workshop • We ask for comments • We ask for advice for future topics Speaker: Kasandra Gusak

  23. Our Assessment Tool • Attendance goals are set each July • They can be set in order to make sure we are serving enough students • We track attendance during the year • We will determine whether or not to cut certain programs Speaker: Karolina Potocka

  24. Our Assessment Tool • Persistence Study • Track an experimental and control group • Experimental group takes special core of transfer programs • Control group does not take this core • Track and measure which group attains bachelor degree Speaker: Ryan Berena

  25. Thank you! Your coming has meant a lot to us!

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