Lost In Translation

1. Lost In Translation Helping Community College Students Realize Their Transfer Goal Presented by:

2. Welcome to Lincoln, Nebraska! • Capital of Nebraska and 2nd largest city • Population: over 250,000 people (and several cows) • 6 public and 5 private high schools • 7 four-year institutions in Lincoln • 1 Community College

3. Getting to know… • Undergraduate students: 17,371 • Out-of-State Students: 26% • Transfers Starting annually: 28% • Academic Majors: 150 • Tommy Lee sightings: numerous

4. Transfer Students at UNL • Approximately 442 students transferred from SCC to UNL in the 2007-08 academic year • Students transferred into these colleges at UNL:

5. A look at… S • Serves a 15 county area in the state of Nebraska. • 4 major campuses: • Beatrice – about 1,000 students, has an Academic Transfer program and several vocational programs • Milford – about 1,000 students, all programs are vocational . • Lincoln – over 7,000 students. Approximately 1 in 4 students are in the Academic Transfer program. Other programs are vocational. • Energy Square – an extension of the Lincoln campus, located about 3 blocks away from the University of Nebraska. Classes are taught during the day, in the evenings, on weekends and online.

6. Oh, the Places You’ll Go:

7. A little bit of SCC history: • Southeast Community College was first organized in 1973. • Today, it has an overall enrollment of approximately 9,000 students. There are 50 different programs of study with several additional areas of focus available within a program. • The Academic Transfer program began at the Lincoln campus in 1994 . Prior to that, it was offered only in Beatrice.

8. The Birth of aTransfer Program… • The Academic Transfer program at SCC started out very small, with the Dean of Academic Education serving as the only advisor. • As the program grew, full-time faculty members were required to assume advising duties as well, following the model of all other programs on campus. • Eventually, one faculty member was given release time from instructional duties to coordinate all advising duties. FTE

9. Growing Up Fast! • As the program grew in numbers and complexity, full-time Academic Advisors were hired to work specifically with transfer students. • An Academic Advising Center was formed in 2002 and staffed with 3 professional advisors. The Advising Center is housed in the same location as faculty offices. • In 2003 all campuses at SCC adopted the 10-week quarter system. There are 4 10-week quarters in the academic year.

10. Why are Students Coming to SCC? SCC transfer students are attending our school because: • Planning to transfer directly to a 4-year school • Not successful at a 4-year school and need a fresh start • Clearing up admissions deficiencies • Full time students at a 4-year school picking up some extra classes • Taking prerequisite courses for a vocational two-year degree • Class schedule is accommodating • Students can earn an Associate of Arts or Science degree Credits from SCC transfer very well throughout the state and nation.

11. Omaha Lincoln Colleges that students transfer to in the state Bellevue University Bryan College of Health Sciences Chadron State College Clarkson College College of Saint Mary Concordia University Creighton University Dana College Doane College Grace University Hastings College Midland Lutheran College Nebraska Methodist College Nebraska Wesleyan University Peru State College Union College University of Nebraska system Wayne State College York College

12. What Advisors do SCC Transfer Advisors are responsible for: • Advising students • Registration • Maintaining/updating transfer information • Training Faculty advisors • Arranging college transfer day events • Making suggestions on curriculum • Collaborating with transfer schools • Developing “A-to-B” agreements with other schools • Attending Articulation conferences

13. The Big Three There are three types of registration at Southeast Community College: • Continuing Declared Student registration • Newly Declared Student Registration • General Registration • Four-year institutions are invited to attend registration events and meet with SCC students.

14. Going to UNL? Watch out for: • When to apply for admission – early deadlines • GPA requirements • Admissions to UNL vs. admission to your major • High school deficiencies • Appropriate course selection for your major • Math sequence – “B” or better • Foreign language requirement • Financial aid for dual enrollment

15. Bridging the Gap There are a number of ways that SCC and the 4 year institutions facilitate contact with our students. Among them are: • Transfer fairs • NACRAO statewide coordination • All-College Transfer fair And one of our most successful events….

16. UNL TRANSFER DAY! • Average about 150 students per event • Biannual program • All colleges at UNL are represented by UNL advisors • Lunch provided by SCC • Use technology to get students most up-to-date information • Other University departments are represented: Admissions, Housing, Financial Aid, Libraries, Computer store, PTK, Student Ambassadors from various majors

17. Other Valuable Resources “A to B” Agreements with various colleges at UNL: • Early Childhood • College of Business Administration • Agricultural Sciences • STEP • Family and Consumer Sciences • Education UNL Transfer guides

18. Take a Look!

19. UNL Transfer Guides Information on specific general education courses for each major are available in print at SCC and can be found online at UNL’s website

20. Take a Look! (Part 2)

21. If a Student is Interested in The University of Nebraska… • Inquire to UNL – get on mailing list • Utilize UNL Transfer Guides • Contact Advisors in their major • Visit campus – • Campus Visit • How to Transfer Day • Apply in a timely manner – take advantage of priority registration

22. Once Admitted: WELCOME! • Students will receive “Transfer Connection” newsletter via email • Utilize the “Resources for Transfer Students” webpage to insure a smooth transfer process

23. Students can also utilize the “Transition to UNL” page and the “Transfer Connection” Newsletter

24. WorkingTogether The relationship between UNL and SCC holds significant benefits for everyone involved • Allows advisors to provide clear direction to students • Comforts students to have recognition and familiarity with their transfer institution • Helps students to feel sought after and valued • Open communication between schools insures students receive the most up-to-date information • Enhances enrollment at both institutions • UNL’s data has shown that SCC transfer students succeed at a rate comparable to incoming freshman • And finally….

25. There’s Always Football!!

26. Brought to you today by: Mary Bartels, Academic Advisor Southeast Community College 1-800-642-4075 ext. 2802 / 1 (402) 437-2802 mbartels@southeast.edu Cindy Cammack, Associate Director of Admissions University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1-800-742-8800 / 1 (402) 472-5153 ccammack1@unl.edu JoAnn Moseman, Academic Transfer Coordinator University of Nebraska – Lincoln 1 (402) 475-9455 jmoseman2@unl.edu Mike Pegram, Academic Advisor Southeast Community College 1-800-642-4075 ext. 2788 / 1 (402) 437-2788 cpegram@southeast.edu

27. Helpful links UNL Admissions and transfer guides: http://admissions.unl.edu/ http://ucommxsrv1.unl.edu/dgs/step2.php?sscode=SECC UNL Transfer student resources: http://www.unl.edu/ous/student_programs/transfer.shtml http://transition.unl.edu/ http://www.unl.edu/ous/student_programs/connection.shtml SCC Homepage and transfer program information www.southeast.edu http://www.southeast.edu/academics/program_academic.asp http://www.southeast.edu/academics/transfer.asp