VCU Transfer Presentation
Transcript: VCU Transfer Presentation Amanda Latham, M.P.A Initiative MINDSET Model Navigating Direction MINDSET Model Motivation Expectations Time Management Study Skills Transfer Student Population 1,911 transfer students enrolled in 2017 Why are transfer students unique? Transfer Students as a Unique Population: "Transfer students do not want to be treated like freshman, but their lack of knowledge about how their institution functions often means that this is how they end up feeling anyway." (Townsend & Wilson, 2006) What are the barriers to transfer student success? Institutional barriers Academic and University adjustments Transfer shock Sense of belonging Barriers to Success: Life Cycle of a Student Prospective Student/ Application Orientation 1st Year at VCU Life Cycle of a Transfer Student Continuing Education at VCU Pre- VCU Prospective Student Challenges: Difficulty navigating the transfer process Program misalignment/ non- transfer of credits Resource limitations of community colleges How to help: Program maps or "program pathways" Increased partnerships with VCCS advisors Visits with community colleges for transcript audits and pre-advising VCU Transfer Center Motivation Initiative Navigating Direction Study Skills Expectations Time Management Orientation Orientation Challenges: Adjusting to a new institution and campus culture How to progress in chosen major How to help: Transfer Student Orientation Interaction with former transfer students Assistance through administrative adjustments Advising for course selection Motivation Initiative Navigating Direction Study Skills Expectations Time Management 1st Year at VCU 1st Year at VCU Challenges: Transfer Shock Adjusting to course expectations Introduction to major courses Finding and using resources on campus How to help: UNIV 101 Monitoring student progress and targeted interventions Transition Leaders & Phi Alpha Kappa Transfer Society Transfer-specific events Motivation Initiative Navigating Direction Study Skills Expectations Time Management Cont. Education Continuing Education to VCU Challenges: Sense of belonging at VCU Course progression and graduation How to help: Student Activities and Involvement Tau Sigma National Honor Society Cary Street Gym & intramurals Richmond area events Study abroad, research opportunities and internships Professional networking Motivation Initiative Navigating Direction Study Skills Expectations Time Management Conclusion References References: 1. Lewis, P. (2013, May). Transfer and transition: The challenges faced by transfer students and service best practices. Retrieved April, 2018, from https://transfersymposium.appstate.edu/sites/transfersymposium.appstate.edu/files/TST - Literature Review_0.pdf 2. Fact Book - Student Census Reports (Rep.). (2017, October). Retrieved April, 2018, from The Office of Planning and Decision Support website: https://opds.vcu.edu/eaar/student/ 3. Townsend, B. & Wilson, K. (2006). “A hand hold for a little bit”: Factors facilitating the success of community college transfer students to a large research university. Journal of College Student Development, 47(4), pp. 439~456. 4. Jacobson, Trudi E.; Delano, John W. PhD; Krzykowski, Linda; Garafola, Laurie; Nyman, Meghan; and Barker, Holly, "Transfer student analysis and retention: a collaborative endeavor" (2017). University Libraries Faculty Scholarship. 100. https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/ulib_fac_scholar/100/ 5. Wyner, J., Deane, K., Jenkins, D., & Fink, J. (2016). The Transfer Playbook: Essential Practices for Two- and Four- Year Colleges (Rep.). Retrieved April 29, 2018, from The Aspen Institute website: https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/media/k2/attachments/transfer-playbook-essential-practices.pdf Pictures: 1. http://www.richmond.com/news/local/city-of-richmond/perseverance-will-pay-vcu-graduation-speaker-says/article_a236b45a-2dae-5203-a429-753a5b12fe00.html Questions? Questions?
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