Download or read book The Relationship Between Student Involvement and Transfer Readiness at Three California Community Colleges written by Paul Schlossman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three decades of research on four-year college students has drawn favorable conclusions about the importance of student involvement in academic and extracurricular activities. Student involvement may also influence community college transfer student preparation, but it is unknown whether existing research results can be generalized to this population. Therefore, this study addresses the central question: Is there a relationship between student involvement and the transfer readiness of community college students?
Download or read book Transfer Capacity and Readiness in the California Community Colleges written by California Community Colleges. Enrollment Management Unit and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transfer Velocity Project written by Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges (RP Group) and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which factors promote student transfer from California Community Colleges (CCC) to baccalaureate-granting institutions? How do community college practices support this transition? Which student behaviors and characteristics particularly facilitate their movement to four-year colleges and universities? The Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges (RP Group) investigated these questions through the Transfer Velocity Project (TVP)--the most comprehensive study of community college transfer implemented to date. Because CCCs serve as the primary point of access to postsecondary education understanding and improving the community college transfer function is increasingly a priority for higher education policy-makers, advocates, researchers and practitioners alike, particularly in light of and demographic forecasts of a debilitating shortage of baccalaureate-trained workers in California. This research brief (1) introduces the project's primary components, (2) highlights key findings on institutional factors and student behaviors and characteristics facilitating transfer and (3) informs possible strategies and approaches for improving this transition for California Community College students. (Contains 1 footnote.) [For related reports, see the following: (1) "Transfer Issues and Effective Practices: A Review of the Literature" (ED521887); (2) "A Qualitative Study of Two-To-Four-Year Transfer Practices in California Community Colleges: An Analysis of Seven Case Studies Featuring Colleges with Consistently Higher-than-Expected Transfer Rates, Fall 2008" (ED521877); (3) "Transfer Practices at De Anza College: Case Study #1 of 7 Featuring Colleges with Consistently Higher than Expected Transfer Rates, Fall 2008" (ED521886); (4) "Transfer Practices at Irvine Valley College: Case Study #2 of 7 Featuring Colleges with Consistently Higher than Expected Transfer Rates, Fall 2008" (ED521884); (5) "Transfer Practices at Los Angeles Southwest College: Case Study #3 of 7 Featuring Colleges with Consistently Higher than Expected Transfer Rates, Fall 2008" (ED521889); (6) "Transfer Practices at Porterville College: Case Study #4 of 7 Featuring Colleges with Consistently Higher than Expected Transfer Rates, Fall 2008" (ED521880); (7) "Transfer Practices at Reedley College: Case Study #5 of 7 Featuring Colleges with Consistently Higher than Expected Transfer Rates, Fall 2008" (ED521878); (8) "Transfer Practices at San Diego City College: Case Study #6 of 7 Featuring Colleges with Consistently Higher than Expected Transfer Rates, Fall 2008" (ED521876); and (9) "Transfer Practices at Skyline College: Case Study #7 of 7 Featuring Colleges with Consistently Higher than Expected Transfer Rates, Fall 2008" (ED521879).].
Download or read book Transfer Students Trends and Issues written by Frankie Santos Laanan and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2001-08-20 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The summer 2001 issue of New Directions for Community Colleges evaluates recent research and policy discussions about transfer students and addresses the critical issues facing students moving through the educational pipeline. Chapters include: (1) "Transfer Student Adjustment" (Frankie Santos Laanan); (2) "Institutional Responses to Barriers to the Transfer Process" (Eboni M. Zamani); (3) "Honors Programs: A Case Study of Transfer Preparation" (Herald R. Kane); (4) "Toward a More Perfect Union: Reflecting on Trends and Issues for Enhancing the Academic Performance of Minority Transfer Students" (Wynetta Y. Lee); (5) "Student Transfer Between Oregon Community Colleges and Oregon University System Institutions" (James C. Arnold); (6) "Studying Transfer Students: Designs and Methodological Challenges" (Carol A. Kozeracki); (7) "Transfer Readiness: A Case Study of Former Santa Monica College Students" (Brenda Johnson-Benson, Peter B. Geltner, and Steven K. Steinberg); (8) "Making the Transition to the Senior Institution" (Latrice E. Eggleston and Frankie Santos Laanan); and (9) "Leadership Perspectives on Preparing Transfer Students" (Phoebe K. Helm and Arthur M. Cohen). (EMH).
Download or read book Transfer Students Trends and Issues written by Frankie Santos Laanan and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2001-08-20 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The summer 2001 issue of New Directions for Community Colleges evaluates recent research and policy discussions about transfer students and addresses the critical issues facing students moving through the educational pipeline. Chapters include: (1) "Transfer Student Adjustment" (Frankie Santos Laanan); (2) "Institutional Responses to Barriers to the Transfer Process" (Eboni M. Zamani); (3) "Honors Programs: A Case Study of Transfer Preparation" (Herald R. Kane); (4) "Toward a More Perfect Union: Reflecting on Trends and Issues for Enhancing the Academic Performance of Minority Transfer Students" (Wynetta Y. Lee); (5) "Student Transfer Between Oregon Community Colleges and Oregon University System Institutions" (James C. Arnold); (6) "Studying Transfer Students: Designs and Methodological Challenges" (Carol A. Kozeracki); (7) "Transfer Readiness: A Case Study of Former Santa Monica College Students" (Brenda Johnson-Benson, Peter B. Geltner, and Steven K. Steinberg); (8) "Making the Transition to the Senior Institution" (Latrice E. Eggleston and Frankie Santos Laanan); and (9) "Leadership Perspectives on Preparing Transfer Students" (Phoebe K. Helm and Arthur M. Cohen). (EMH)
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Community College Transfer Student Involvement Experiences at a Selective Private Four year University written by Carolina Castillo and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation tested the constructs of academic and social involvement and adjustment on grades as a pathway to explain community college transfer student experiences beyond the concept of transfer shock. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on Latina(o) community college transfer student experiences with the application of conventional theories of student involvement at a traditional, highly diverse institution. The presence of transfer shock was examined as well as the degree to which the community college transfer student involvement model helped to explain student persistence, as defined by GPA. It was hypothesized that Latina(o) student involvement in social and academic activities would positively contribute to persistence. Factorial analysis of variance was used to test the relationship between two key variables: social and academic involvement and four independent variables: race/ethnicity, age, major, and gender. The analyses focused on seven research questions that examined the relationship between these variables and were conducted with two groups: the total sample of 517 students and a sub-sample of 75 Latina(o) students. The results of the study confirmed that the community college transfer student involvement pathway worked for the large sample. However, the pathway was not a good fit for explaining Latina(o) student involvement experiences. The student engagement construct is reviewed as a better fit for studying underrepresented transfer students' higher education experiences. Limitations of the study are discussed including implications for practice and recommendations for future research.
Download or read book The Relationship Between Student Involvement and Successful Completion of Math and English Courses in Support of Retention for Adult Community College Students Attending the Los Angeles Community College District written by Christopher A. Ulloa Chaves and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transfer Service Staff and the Perceptions of Transfer Readiness Among Black Male Community College Students in California written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community colleges are looked upon to train the increasingly diverse workforce in California and many students typically begin their academic path at a community college. Given the wide variety of educational opportunities provided by community colleges, the transfer function plays a critical role in providing the initial access for underrepresented and low-income students to the baccalaureate degree. This quantitative study aimed to examine factors contributing to student success for Black men in California community colleges. Specifically, this study drew from the Community College Success Measure to examine perceived transfer readiness predictors from a sample of Black male California community college students that have identified whether they are on track to transfer to a 4-year institution. Data were analyzed using independent samples t-tests and logistic regressions. Findings from this study determined that when controlling for background characteristics, care from staff in transfer offices predicted greater odds of being on track to transfer to a four-year institution for Black male community college students. Findings also suggested the utilization of transfer office services contributed to greater odds of perceived transfer readiness for Black male community college students when controlling for background characteristics.
Download or read book Examining Student Perceptions of the New Transfer Process SB 1440 written by Raquel G. Quirarte and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original California Master Plan of Higher Education came into effect after the signing of Senate Bill 33, also known as the Donahue Act (California Department of Education, 1960). The Master Plan faced drastic demographic changes, growth in enrollment, and severe budget cuts between 1980 and 2010. During these difficult times the state legislation made an additional attempt to help alleviate some of the strain by creating a new bill--SB 1440: Student Achievement Reform Act--which came into effect to help students transfer from a CCC to the GSU system and have a more seamless transfer pathway. In an effort to gain further insight, the researcher used Astin's theory of student involvement and Bolman and Deal's model of organizational structure. The purpose of this study was to examine student perceptions of the new transfer process, SB 1440: Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act, between the Community College and Grand State University. The following questions were constructed based on the related literature: 1. What challenges or benefits did SB 1440: Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act, students encounter at Grand State? 2. What perceptions did the SB 1440: Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act students have regarding the transfer process from the community college to Grand State? 3. What recommendations did SB 1440: Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act students have for Grand State University to facilitate the transfer process? The study researched the perceptions of STAR students from the local Community Colleges to Grand State University. The study sought to provide administrators, faculty, and student services professionals with insight into the STAR students' perceptions of the new transfer pathway as well as any challenges and benefits they encountered during their transfer process. Furthermore, the study sought to provide recommendations to administrators, faculty, and student services professionals on possible improvements to services to facilitate the transfer process for future STAR students. This study utilized a mixed methods research approach. The study consisted of 61 STAR students who had transferred to Grand State University. Forty-one point one percent (41.1%) followed the SB 1440 transfer pathway for timely completion of degree, obtaining an associate degree, and being admitted to Grand State. Fifty-five point six percent (55.6%) were admitted into impacted programs. Furthermore, 57.1% had a positive transfer experience. The research provided insight on challenges STAR students experienced during their transfer process. Lack of communication from the two-year and four-year institutions created frustration for students seeking information regarding the new transfer pathway. The benefits highlighted were admission to their four-year school of choice and admission into impacted programs. The study revealed the importance of a more structured transfer pathway and is highly recommended in order for future SB 1440 students to persist toward the completion of their bachelor's degree in a timely manner.
Download or read book Redesigning America s Community Colleges written by Thomas R. Bailey and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, 1,200 community colleges enroll over ten million students each year—nearly half of the nation’s undergraduates. Yet fewer than 40 percent of entrants complete an undergraduate degree within six years. This fact has put pressure on community colleges to improve academic outcomes for their students. Redesigning America’s Community Colleges is a concise, evidence-based guide for educational leaders whose institutions typically receive short shrift in academic and policy discussions. It makes a compelling case that two-year colleges can substantially increase their rates of student success, if they are willing to rethink the ways in which they organize programs of study, support services, and instruction. Community colleges were originally designed to expand college enrollments at low cost, not to maximize completion of high-quality programs of study. The result was a cafeteria-style model in which students pick courses from a bewildering array of choices, with little guidance. The authors urge administrators and faculty to reject this traditional model in favor of “guided pathways”—clearer, more educationally coherent programs of study that simplify students’ choices without limiting their options and that enable them to complete credentials and advance to further education and the labor market more quickly and at less cost. Distilling a wealth of data amassed from the Community College Research Center (Teachers College, Columbia University), Redesigning America’s Community Colleges offers a fundamental redesign of the way two-year colleges operate, stressing the integration of services and instruction into more clearly structured programs of study that support every student’s goals.
Download or read book Transfer Center Stories written by Linda Serra Hagedorn and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To help students through the difficult process of transfer, many institutions nationwide have developed Transfer Centers, physical locations where students can come to learn more about the transfer process. The mission of Transfer Centers is to promote and support community college students who are seeking to transfer to four-year institutions. The present study examines the role of the Transfer Center in nine community colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to understand the effectiveness of the centers in promoting student transfer and their role in supporting students who are on the pathway to transfer. To assess the effectiveness of the Transfer Centers within the community colleges, the present study utilized qualitative data from the center directors and the students who utilize the Transfer Center services. Two stages of examination were simultaneously employed. One level of data collection involved interviewing the Directors of each Transfer Center while the other included focus groups with students. The sample for this study is the nine Transfer Centers located on the campuses of the Los Angeles Community Colleges. A random design allowed the researchers to collect data in a focus group format on a wide range of students who were from different educational backgrounds, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. The focus groups typically included three to five students at each campus, resulting in a sample size of 58 students. A case study methodology was used, and the main form of data collection was through interviews and focus group transcripts. Questions centered around understanding what helps and hinders the success of student transfer as well as the barriers to providing students services for transferring. Findings focused on themes delineated from interviews with community college students and supported by comments made by Transfer Center directors highlighting the complexities of student needs and services. Student interviews revealed three aspects that help or hinder the progress of student transfer: knowledge of the transfer process, academics (sufficient grades necessary to transfer), and financial limitations as a barrier to transfer. Findings among Transfer Center directors interviews supplemented the student interviews and resulted in two major themes: institutional support and external influences. Some directors reported that they felt they had sufficient institutional support while others felt that they were in conflict with the administration and faculty on their campus. Among the exterior influences that directors identified were that community college students had outside commitments, like jobs, family responsibilities, and other life stressors that interfere with their school studies. Other barriers identified by directors was student confusion regarding transfer. The ASSIST website was identified by both students and directors as a tool to facilitate the transfer function. ASSIST, or the Articulation System Stimulating Inter-institutional Student Transfer, is a computerized information system created to provide detailed and current transfer and articulation information for transfer between the California Community Colleges and the public university systems. It is concluded that barriers exist that limit the potential of transfer for community college students and the transfer function for community colleges themselves, and that Transfer Centers are in need of greater support. (Contains 5 footnotes.) [This paper is a product of the Transfer and Retention of Urban Community College Students (TRUCCS) Project.].
Download or read book The Relationship Between Student Involvement and Reflective Judgment for Students Attending a Community College written by Joseph J. Cicala and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 1208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Why Involvement Matters for Transfer intending Community College Students written by Kimberly Bryant and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The combined data analyses from this study provide overarching themes that point to important implications for further research and practice, including identifying which academic activities are most and least beneficial to student outcomes, distinguishing patterns in students' peer interactions, examining racial/ethnic models of involvement, and understanding the issues surrounding receiving need-based financial aid and working off-campus.
Download or read book The Articulation transfer Phenomenon written by Frederick C. Kintzer and published by American Association of Community Colleges(AACC). This book was released on 1985 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents a discussion of articulation and transfer between community colleges and four-year institutions and points to future directions for transfer education. Chapter I examines the current situation regarding transfer education including background information on transfer enrollments; a summary of the literature on transfer enrollments, and performance and persistence; performance and persistence in California and other states; and the implications of the current situation for public policy. Chapter II discusses statewide articulation and transfer and identifies three types of statewide and/or transfer agreements (i.e., formal and legally based policies, state system policies, and voluntary agreements between individual institutions or systems), and provides examples of each of these types of agreements. This chapter also examines the transfer of vocational-technical credits and the transfer potential of upper-level universities. Chapter III reviews significant developments on the international scene including an assessment of developments in Canada, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Ireland. Finally, chapter IV examines some new developments in transfer education including the shift in attention from traditional college students to "the new clientele"; transfer relationships with business/industry, proprietary schools, and the military; major projects undertaken to promote the study of articulation and transfer; and current trends in the area of articulation and transfer. (HB)
Download or read book Enhancing Student Transfer written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document discusses student transfer and outlines several goals for its enhancement. Student transfer must be made more efficient, and quality transfer education that leads to eventual attainment of the baccalaureate degree must be ensured. In achieving these objectives, California schools will adopt several goals, described in this memorandum: improve articulation procedures, develop ASSIST (Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer) as the official statewide repository for articulation information, reinvigorate transfer center partnerships, enhance transfer alliances, create more part-time options at the University of California, develop baccalaureate financial aid packages, intensify outreach activities, increase data collection and exchange, and enhance cooperative and admissions programs. A committee consisting of systemwide officers, as well as campus administrators, Academic Senate representatives and students will monitor implementation of these activities and assess their progress and effectiveness. (YKH).
