Ready, Set, Transfer! Improving Transfer & Articulation Rates from 2-year to 4-year Institutions
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Ready, Set, Transfer! Improving Transfer & Articulation Rates from 2- year to 4-year Institutions Title V STEM Transfer & Graduation Project
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Ready, Set, Transfer! Improving Transfer & Articulation Rates from 2-year to 4-
year Institutions
Title V STEM Transfer & Graduation Project
Student Completion! Compare educational attainment data of
students in NACADA Region 10 Recommendations to enhance transfer
assistance
Lasting benefits to both institutions
“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.”
~Chinese Proverb
“The future belongs to the nation That best educates its citizens…”President Barak Obama, Address to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2009
• In 2007, the U.S. was ranked 10th in the world in educational attainment
• By 2030, 76 million U.S. workers will be eligible to retire, but only 41 million new workers will be added to the labor force
• By 2030, 90% of STEM and Health Care jobs will require some college
Source: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Education at a Glance 2010
National Data
National Data
,WICHE Commission Meeting, May 2008.
, WICHE Commission Meeting, May 2008.
Regional Data
,WICHE Commission Meeting, May 2008.
New Mexico Data• 46% Hispanic, 10% Native American,
41% White1
• 27.1% of population under 65 are at or below poverty level2
• NM high school graduation rates for 2007 = 54.6% (U.S. 68.8%)3
• Ranked 47th in associate degree attainment or higher for 25-34 year olds, 48th in 6-year graduation rates for bachelor degrees.4
1U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 Estimates Program2Educational Needs, Index 2005 3Diplomas Count, 20104 College Completion Agenda, 2010 College Board
A branch campus to UNM Main Campus in Albuquerque since 1978
Serves as a community college to a large rural area (Valencia, N. Socorro, and W. Torrance Counties)
Serves over 2,500 students per semester
22 Associate Degree or Certificate Programs
7 STEM-based Associate Degrees
UNM Valencia
56% self identify as Hispanic58% are first generation college
students75% receive need-based grants and
loansMany of our students lack access to
high speed internet and depend on such campus resources
UNM Valencia Students
Fall 2010
Headcount 2536*Full-time 1141Part-time 1197Male 826Female 1512Average Age 27Dual Credit 280
Awarded October 1, 2008Goal: To increase the number of Hispanic and
other low income students attaining degrees in fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Title V STEM Graduation and Transfer Project
Objective 1: Increase the number of STEM Associate Degree recipients.
Objective 2: Improve success rate in gateway courses.
Objective 3: Implement a model transfer program.
Title V STEM Graduation and Transfer Project
Objective 1 : Increase the overall graduation rates for STEM degrees
• UNIV 101: STEM Career Awareness and course preparation
• New Campus Technology – Classroom Capture
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Title V STEM Graduation and Transfer Project
Objective 3: Implement a Model Transfer Program from UNM-Valencia to UNM-Main
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Our Formula for Success
ExposureEducation Experien
ce Advising Career Counseling STEM Professional
Presentations Specialized Tutoring STEM Articulated
Degrees Highly qualified
instructors for gateway courses
Field Trips STEM Oriented
Classes Hands on experience
with state of the art technology (2 MAC Labs 1 Film and 1 Game Design, organic motion technology, & Class Room Capture)
Assisted transition
Transfer AssistanceTransfer Advisor
Mentor and assist transitioning studentsMaintain an office at UNM Valencia and UNM
MainIndividualized appointments at Main campusBridge between campuses
AppointmentsIndividual or small groupSpecifically tailored to each studentProvides exposure to Main Campus as the
transition occurs (many students have never even visited Main!)
UNM Main Field TripsInterdisciplinary Film and Digital MediaEngineeringBiology
Transfer WorkshopsOpportunity to visit main campus with familiar
faces and make crucial connectionsSmall group (30+)Provide critical informationCampus Tour
Transfer DataUNM Valencia to UNM
MainAcademic
YearTotal Transfer # STEM
Transfers% STEM transfers
2007-2008 181 32 17.68%
2008-2009 223 46 20.63%
2009-2010 247 52 21.05%
Benefits of Collaboration
Firm link within the UNM system
Improved and increased flow of information
Collaboration between campus departments
Visibility at Main Campus
Improved student satisfaction
Expand transfer assistance to additional four year universities
Continue to encourage transfer within STEM fields to all students
Early high school outreach to attract and prepare students for STEM careers
Future Plans
Thank you!Cindy Shue: [email protected]
Diana J. Torrez: [email protected] Valencia
UNM Valencia
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