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Today’s Transfer Student Presented by: Carla E. Warner / East Tennessee State Jennifer Starling/ Northeast State Selected slides courtesy of Frankie Santos Laannan

Fall Headcount Enrollment by Level of Institution:   1975-1997

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Conceptual Framework

Theoretical Framework

Keys to Success Faculty/Staff Support - Good faculty/staff, overall encouragement to pursue 4-year degree Personal Motivation/Self-Discipline - dedication, responsibilities, self-direction, desire, hard work, good study habits, attending class, personal skills, time management Comfortable Environment – small classes, great school, comfortable setting, good facilities Courses Taken/Availability – enjoyed courses, challenging curriculum Student Support - nice students, study groups, friends

How to Enhance Success Provide Better Student Service - improve staff, Orientation, provide support to students, more experienced faculty Increase Assignments/More Challenging Classes - more computer assignments, homework, research papers, writing, group projects, harder tests Provide Better Transfer Information - what’s needed to transfer, provide accurate information, provide GE information, provide more info about schools Better Teachers/Encouraging Faculty & Staff - teaching abilities, provide support for students, more experienced faculty, high standards/expectations students, provide some assistance/help, eagerness to teach

Implications for Practice

Things to think about… What transfer and articulation policies are in place for prospective transfer students to in- and out-of-state public and private four-year institutions? What can the community college do to better prepare transfer students?  That is, what is the role of the administration, student affairs professionals, faculty, and other college personnel in facilitating the “transfer readiness” of students? What can the four-year institution do to facilitate a smooth transition of transfer students? Collaborative efforts between 2-year and 4-year….what are they?