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Enhancing Degree Attainment in Ohio through Reverse Transfer Strategy

Learn about the increased enrollment in Ohio's higher education institutions and the benefits of reverse transfer programs in increasing degree attainment, improving graduation rates, and supporting economic growth in the region.

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Enhancing Degree Attainment in Ohio through Reverse Transfer Strategy

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  1. Cuyahoga Community College INCREASED DEGREE ATTAINMENT REVERSE TRANSFER

  2. In the last ten years (FY 2002 –FY 2011), enrollment (FTE) in Ohio has increased by over 30%. • The sector showing the most growth in FTE enrollment during this time period has been in community colleges, with an increase of 56% while Ohio four-year colleges have shown growth of 21%. Some Facts About Enrollmentin Ohio… Source: Ohio Board of Regents - https://ohiohighered.org

  3. Source: Ohio Board of Regents https://ohiohighered.org

  4. From 2000 to 2010, undergraduate college enrollment increased by 37%, from 13.2 million to 18.1 million • Projections indicate that undergraduate enrollment will continue to increase, reaching 20.6 million students in 2021 • Class of 2004 at a 4-yr. institutions graduated at a rate of 58% by 2010. (Graduation within 150% of normal program completion time or 6 years) • Class of 2004 at a 2-yr institution graduated at a rate of 28% by 2007. (Graduation within 150% of normal program completion time or 3 years) Some Facts About Enrollment & GraduationNationally… Source: National Center for Education Statistics - http://nces.ed.gov

  5. More graduates with higher education degrees • More timely degree completion • More efficient completion (cost) • Less repeat of learning/receive credit for what you have completed What Does Ohio Need to Stay Competitive in the 21st Century

  6. Providing incentives to retain students to degree completion • Accurately reflect and record work completed by students that meets established degree requirements • Tracking students mobility as they transfer • Developing systems at both sending and receiving colleges and universities to facilitate ease of information exchange and degree award Challenges

  7. Bilateral articulation since the early 1990’s • Statewide articulation since mid-1990’s • Statewide articulation broadened since 2004 • OAN/TAGS and CTAN/CTAGS • HEI student tracking Currently in Place…

  8. Who does it apply to? • Tri-C students who have completed at least 20 credit hours, have at least a 2.00 GPA, and have transferred to another institution How does it work? • Transfer remaining/applicable baccalaureate courses taken at their current institution(s) back to Tri-C (using current State of Ohio Transfer Policy guidelines), and graduate students that meet all the graduation requirements at Tri-C with an Associate Degree Next Step…Reverse Transfer

  9. Worked with Cleveland State University • CSU assisted in identifying Tri-C transfer students • Notification was sent out by CSU advising the students of the opportunity to have coursework reviewed/earn an Associate Degree from Tri-C • Students signed a waiver allowing their transcript to be sent to Tri-C for evaluation Tri-C Pilot Project - 2009

  10. Transcripts sent to Tri-C at no charge to student • Transcripts were evaluated through degree audit system (DARS) • Notification was sent from Tri-C to students Pilot continued…

  11. 107 Students requested an audit • 39 Students met degree requirements • 53 Total degrees (some students received both AA & AS) awarded • 18 Students were missing one requirement Results for CSU

  12. 49 Students requested an audit • 37 Students met degree requirements • 40 Total degrees (some students received both AA & AS) awarded • 3 Students were granted degrees the following term Next…Baldwin Wallace

  13. Baldwin Wallace University • Cleveland State University • Tiffin College • Franklin University • Kent State University • The University of Akron • Ursuline College • Central State University Current Reverse Transfer Partners

  14. Students earned a degree • Students will be employable at a higher level earlier helping to offset educational expenses as they pursue advanced degrees • Student earn higher wages • Students are motivated to move forward and continue education • Increase the number of degree holders in the state and region Benefits for Students

  15. Improve graduation rates • Increase number of degrees awarded • Acknowledge the transfer population as a significant and viable path toward completion • Improve partnerships with four-year institutions • Increase the alumni base • Support economic growth of the region Benefits for Community Colleges

  16. Improves regional pipeline to the 4-year degree • Demonstrates a cooperative regional partnership in higher education for student success and degree attainment • Support economic growth of the region Benefits for Universities

  17. Increased number of regional degree holders • Lower rate of unemployment/underemployment and improve per capita income • Greater ability to attract business and industry to area • Increase in civic and charitable activities Benefits for the Region

  18. Thank you

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