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The College Transition Program (CTP)

The College Transition Program (CTP). Big Brother?, Survivor?, or Fear Factor?: When Reality Hits the Freshman Year! Sandy Calvert & Dr. Linda Young FYE International Conference Maui, Hawaii June 15, 2004. ONU Demographics.

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The College Transition Program (CTP)

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  1. The College Transition Program (CTP) Big Brother?, Survivor?, or Fear Factor?: When Reality Hits the Freshman Year! Sandy Calvert & Dr. Linda Young FYE International Conference Maui, Hawaii June 15, 2004

  2. ONU Demographics • Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law • 3350 Total Enrollment/2800 Undergraduates • 96% Caucasian • 49.4% Female • 50.6 % Male • Average ACT = 25.5 • Average GPA = 3.6 • Cost to Attend = $30,465 - $33,510/Yr. • Average Student Loan Indebtedness = $28,000

  3. Goals & Values of ONU • Student Centered w/High Level of Personal Attention • Christian Care & Concern (United Methodist- Related) • Integration of Liberal Arts and Professional Curricula • Teaching Research Service

  4. Ohio Northern University’sCollegeTransition Program

  5. College Transition Program(CTP)* Originated 1993* “At Risk” Program* Name Change to Reflect Purpose* 55-65 Freshmen/Year* Supported by Board of Trustees

  6. CTP* Purpose: To provide guidance and support to aid in the academic development of freshmen with the following high school indicators:* GPA 3.0/Below * ACT 20/Below * Class Rank in Lower 50% * Combination of indicators

  7. CTP Coordinator Responsibilities • Introductory letter to incoming freshmen (2wks. before school begins) • Initial 30 minute meeting • Oversee quarterly monitoring • Biweekly meetings • Committee on Academic Qualifications • Liaison between students and faculty • Arrange special help

  8. “Big Brother…” • Planner • Academic monitoring/”TriWeeklies” • Meetings w/coordinator • Academic Integrity • Academic Status Release Form • Academic Holds/Course Registration Approval

  9. Peer Tutors Learning Communities Money Management Wellness Issues Course Assistants Addition of counselor Civility & Professional Behavior Special Training of Academic Advisors “Survivor…”

  10. “Fear Factor…” • Success courses • Faculty interview • Scavenger Hunt…strange, new places • Meet the President • ~ 3.0 GPA at end of fall quarter • Review of academic expectations (CAQ)

  11. “Big Brother is Watching.” Monitoring Conferences with CTP & Probationary Students 2003-04

  12. “Big Brother’s BUSY!” Number of Annual Student Monitoring Conferences Academic Year

  13. “The Survivors” 5 Year Graduation Rates * Entering Year CTP Cohort *Represents a 4-year rate

  14. “Reality Hits” Percentage of Students Suspended Academic Year All A&S Students CTP Students

  15. “Action Hero? or, American Idol?”What’s Next? • Supported by Incoming Arts & Sciences Dean • Development of The Learning Center (TLC) • Retention/Graduation Rates • Mandatory Tutoring • Pre-Registration of CTP Students • Continued Monitoring Throughout Matriculation • Address Housing Concerns

  16. Concluding Thoughts “You take people as far as they will go, not as far as you would like them to go.” Jeanette Rankin (1880-1973) Pacifist and Politician

  17. Concluding Thoughts (cont.) “People will accept your ideas much more readily if you tell them Benjamin Franklin said it first.” David H. Comins

  18. QUESTIONS?

  19. “Trading Places: CTP at Your School” • Academic Dean • Academic VP • Student Affairs/Services Student Success Courses Counselor Residence Life Dean of Students • Registrar • Faculty Ultimately Less Work Warm Fuzzies

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