Reverse Transfer
Reverse Transfer
Franklin University •
Located in Columbus, OH
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Private, nonprofit Institution
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Provider of online full degree programs for 12 years
•
270+ community college articulation agreements
Reverse Transfer in the News • • • •
OBR Subcommittee on Reverse Transfer Many states set goals for degree completion Several institutions partnering to offer National initiatives and grants to support reverse transfer models • Governor’s proposed funding model for degree completion
Basic Steps to Reverse Transfer 1. Identify potential students from Bachelor Institution 2. Transfer data to Associate Awarding Institution 3. Associate Awarding Institution notifies students of potential eligibility 4. Students request transcripts to be sent to Awarding Institution 5. Degree Audit conducted by Awarding Institution 6. Associate Degree Awarded to student
Accomplishments • Franklin developed data reporting to meet defined parameters – CSCC hours to meet residency requirements (31+) – Total hours to meet associate-level requirements (60+) – Attended Franklin at least one term during past year (11-12)
• Compiled first run of potential reverse-transfer • Students can request transcripts from Franklin • Franklin can send official transcripts electronically to any institution
Reverse-Transfer Pilot
~55 RTs
Franklin University and Columbus State Community College 04/01/2013
Thank you! Frank Yanchak Registrar [email protected]
Ohio Pilot Update
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Ohio’s Credit When It’s Due Initiative • • • • •
Increase completion of associate degrees through reverse transfer awards Goal: 1300 associate degree awards National initiative led by Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation, and other funders. 23 Ohio community colleges, 13 public universities (main campuses), 5 regional campuses Grant period: October 2012- September 2014
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Round 1 of the Ohio Pilot Pool of eligible students: 8718 Degree audits: 1408 Graduates: 594
• Enrolled in a participating university; 45 college level credits in USO ; 20 college level credits at a participating 2 yr. college • No bachelor’s or associate on record • Pursuing a bachelor’s with a min. university GPA of 2.0 • Pool size reduced after screens for recent degrees, financial holds and receipt of FERPA waivers. • No more than a 20 credit residency requirement • Institutional choice for which degrees to evaluate • Waive traditional petition to graduate process
• Associate Degrees including Arts, Science, Technical Studies, Applied Business, etc. • No graduation fee for award only. • 597 total degrees, 594 unique individuals; 3 additional certificate awards
Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013. Calculations revised 10/18/13
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Pool: Status of CWID Eligible Students 7535 of 8718 Eligible Students Had Been Addressed by June 30 19.4% Contacted Not Yet Responded
0.0% 1.9%
Did Not Contact - Describe Reason in Comments Other- Describe in Comments Student Declined to Release Transcript
14.4%
Transcript Forwarded to Two-Year College
64.2% Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013
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Degree Audit Results 1% 2%
1%
Degree Evaluation/ Audit Results
42% Awarded Degree Completed Degree Audit but did not Award Credit Evaluation/ Degree Audit in Progress Credit Evaluation/ Degree Audit On Hold
54%
Other- Describe in Comments
Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013
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Degree Audits: 63% of audits that did not result in degree were short 0-15 applicable credits Completed Degree Audit but Did Not Award 15%
0%
3%
Missing between 0-15 credits applicable to a degree Missing course(s) Missing more than 15 credits applicable to a degree Other- Describe in Comments
16% Unspecified Not in good academic standing
3% 63% Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013
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Awards: 64.6% AA; 28% AS degrees Certificate 0.5% Associate of Science 0.5%
Associate (unspecified) 1.8%
Associate of Associate of Technical Applied Business 1.2% Studies 1.2%
Associate of Applied Science 2.2%
Types of Awards Associate of Science 27.5%
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science 0.5%
Associate of Arts 64.6%
Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013
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Emerging Keys to Successful Implementation • Internal awareness and understanding – Advising of students – Internal routing of reverse transfer inquiries
• Strong four year and two year institutional relationships – See benefits to both sides: recruiting, baccalaureate completion, seamless view to student – Communication among partners: sending student information, updates on when students are contacted
• Clear processes, good data – Progress compared to other CWID states
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Continuous Improvement: Communication to Students Letter to Eligible Students
Letter after Degree Audit
• Deadlines for responding • Expectations for when they will hear back from two year • Contact for current university and previous two year college • What to do if attended other institutions after two year but before current university
• Remaining requirements – Copy of degree audit or list of missing courses
• Contact information at two year • Directions to forward transcripts when courses are completed.
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Continuous Improvement: Institutional Communication • Enhanced Communication – Universities share with Two Year: • When students were contacted • Expectations regarding batches or singular information • Sharing student contact information, including permanent address, email, and phone – Two Year share with Universities: • If they have followed up with the student • If a degree was awarded
• Forum/ venue for communication among degree audit specialists/ transfer specialists
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Continuous Improvement: Institutional Practice • Awarding certificates if do not qualify for an associate degree • Evaluating credit for undeclared, PSEO, if appropriate • Strategy for capstones or common missing courses: – Options for prior learning assessments – Pending changes in degree requirements
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Franklin University •
Located in Columbus, OH
•
Private, nonprofit Institution
•
Provider of online full degree programs for 12 years
•
270+ community college articulation agreements
Reverse Transfer in the News • • • •
OBR Subcommittee on Reverse Transfer Many states set goals for degree completion Several institutions partnering to offer National initiatives and grants to support reverse transfer models • Governor’s proposed funding model for degree completion
Basic Steps to Reverse Transfer 1. Identify potential students from Bachelor Institution 2. Transfer data to Associate Awarding Institution 3. Associate Awarding Institution notifies students of potential eligibility 4. Students request transcripts to be sent to Awarding Institution 5. Degree Audit conducted by Awarding Institution 6. Associate Degree Awarded to student
Accomplishments • Franklin developed data reporting to meet defined parameters – CSCC hours to meet residency requirements (31+) – Total hours to meet associate-level requirements (60+) – Attended Franklin at least one term during past year (11-12)
• Compiled first run of potential reverse-transfer • Students can request transcripts from Franklin • Franklin can send official transcripts electronically to any institution
Reverse-Transfer Pilot
~55 RTs
Franklin University and Columbus State Community College 04/01/2013
Thank you! Frank Yanchak Registrar [email protected]
Ohio Pilot Update
8
Ohio’s Credit When It’s Due Initiative • • • • •
Increase completion of associate degrees through reverse transfer awards Goal: 1300 associate degree awards National initiative led by Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation, and other funders. 23 Ohio community colleges, 13 public universities (main campuses), 5 regional campuses Grant period: October 2012- September 2014
9
Round 1 of the Ohio Pilot Pool of eligible students: 8718 Degree audits: 1408 Graduates: 594
• Enrolled in a participating university; 45 college level credits in USO ; 20 college level credits at a participating 2 yr. college • No bachelor’s or associate on record • Pursuing a bachelor’s with a min. university GPA of 2.0 • Pool size reduced after screens for recent degrees, financial holds and receipt of FERPA waivers. • No more than a 20 credit residency requirement • Institutional choice for which degrees to evaluate • Waive traditional petition to graduate process
• Associate Degrees including Arts, Science, Technical Studies, Applied Business, etc. • No graduation fee for award only. • 597 total degrees, 594 unique individuals; 3 additional certificate awards
Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013. Calculations revised 10/18/13
10
Pool: Status of CWID Eligible Students 7535 of 8718 Eligible Students Had Been Addressed by June 30 19.4% Contacted Not Yet Responded
0.0% 1.9%
Did Not Contact - Describe Reason in Comments Other- Describe in Comments Student Declined to Release Transcript
14.4%
Transcript Forwarded to Two-Year College
64.2% Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013
11
Degree Audit Results 1% 2%
1%
Degree Evaluation/ Audit Results
42% Awarded Degree Completed Degree Audit but did not Award Credit Evaluation/ Degree Audit in Progress Credit Evaluation/ Degree Audit On Hold
54%
Other- Describe in Comments
Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013
12
Degree Audits: 63% of audits that did not result in degree were short 0-15 applicable credits Completed Degree Audit but Did Not Award 15%
0%
3%
Missing between 0-15 credits applicable to a degree Missing course(s) Missing more than 15 credits applicable to a degree Other- Describe in Comments
16% Unspecified Not in good academic standing
3% 63% Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013
13
Awards: 64.6% AA; 28% AS degrees Certificate 0.5% Associate of Science 0.5%
Associate (unspecified) 1.8%
Associate of Associate of Technical Applied Business 1.2% Studies 1.2%
Associate of Applied Science 2.2%
Types of Awards Associate of Science 27.5%
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science 0.5%
Associate of Arts 64.6%
Source: Institution Self Reports, September 2013
14
Emerging Keys to Successful Implementation • Internal awareness and understanding – Advising of students – Internal routing of reverse transfer inquiries
• Strong four year and two year institutional relationships – See benefits to both sides: recruiting, baccalaureate completion, seamless view to student – Communication among partners: sending student information, updates on when students are contacted
• Clear processes, good data – Progress compared to other CWID states
15
Continuous Improvement: Communication to Students Letter to Eligible Students
Letter after Degree Audit
• Deadlines for responding • Expectations for when they will hear back from two year • Contact for current university and previous two year college • What to do if attended other institutions after two year but before current university
• Remaining requirements – Copy of degree audit or list of missing courses
• Contact information at two year • Directions to forward transcripts when courses are completed.
16
Continuous Improvement: Institutional Communication • Enhanced Communication – Universities share with Two Year: • When students were contacted • Expectations regarding batches or singular information • Sharing student contact information, including permanent address, email, and phone – Two Year share with Universities: • If they have followed up with the student • If a degree was awarded
• Forum/ venue for communication among degree audit specialists/ transfer specialists
17
Continuous Improvement: Institutional Practice • Awarding certificates if do not qualify for an associate degree • Evaluating credit for undeclared, PSEO, if appropriate • Strategy for capstones or common missing courses: – Options for prior learning assessments – Pending changes in degree requirements
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