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Denied Students: Once college admissions denied to successful graduation. Tawana McWhorter, M.Ed. Prafula Sheth, Ed.D. Adelle Mendes, BA January 21, 2009. History: Pathways to Success. Result of Kentucky legislative House Bill 1: University of Louisville to become more research oriented.
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Denied Students: Once college admissions denied to successful graduation Tawana McWhorter, M.Ed. Prafula Sheth, Ed.D. Adelle Mendes, BA January 21, 2009
History: Pathways to Success • Result of Kentucky legislative House Bill 1: University of Louisville to become more research oriented. • Community concerned about access when UofL raised admission standards. • UofL and JCTC form partnership aimed at efficient and effective use of institutional resources.
HISTORICAL PRESEPECTIVE OF PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS • KY House Bill 1 • U of L becomes research oriented • Admissions standards raised • Transition year • Staff hired/JCTC office opened • Information session offered on campus • 83% of denied students enroll at other institutions of that 46% enrolled JCTC • Participants list multiplied • 7 fold from 2001 • Spring 2005 program open to all JCTC students • JCTC and UL Planning committee established • PASSPORT instituted • Second counselor and office location added after participants exceeded 250 • 78% of denied students enroll at other institutions of that 48% enrolled JCTC
Results of increased admission standards • Increased number of denied students. • Pathways established to provide alternative access to University. • Students encouraged to attend community college for 12 semester hours and guaranteed admission after 12 college credit hours. • Information session developed.
Denied • Letters from admission office and Pathway sent to students. • Pathways flyer included in second letter. • “How do I begin” included in Pathways letter and directions to website. • Denied student invited to Information session on UL campus.
Information Sessions • Parent /student attend for detailed information on “How do I Begin”. • Emphasis on the value of starting at community college. • Walk through of step by step admission/orientation process at JCTC. • All Pathways staff available for individual follow up questions/concern after presentations.
Pathways Requirements • Complete JCTC GE 101 Strategies for Academic Success. • Complete developmental work identified by COMPASS placement. • Complete 12 transferable credit hours. • Sign a program “Consent Agreement” and complete PASSPORT activities.
Pathways Requirements cont. • Complete and submit an Intent to Transfer form with Pathways Advisor. • Schedule a meeting with the Pathways Director of Admission and Transfer on UofL campus.
Student Comments/Perspective • Jeremy: The Pathways experience made my transition from a community college to UofL a lot smoother than if I had no help at all. • Michael: Just good to have someone at UofL who cares about me after my transfer from the community college. • Samual: Thank you for everything and thank for being there for me. • Bob: So grateful to have you in my life. • Jennifer: Thank you – you helped me find my place in college (after the transfer) and gave me the motivation to push through the difficulties and stressful situations in my life. • Samantha: Pathways helped me reach my goal – thank you. • Jon: I counted on your help with the transfer and then while at UofL. • Sara: Smooth transition to UofL – you guys were always in my corner. • LaKesha: from being denied to UofL to graduate school – thank you!
