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Easing Transitions – A Capstone Course for Transfer Students

Angela Gast Director of Adult Student Resources IU Bloomington. Martin Wolfger Dean of Liberal Arts Ivy Tech Bloomington. Easing Transitions – A Capstone Course for Transfer Students. Students in Transition – A Possible Scenario. A Tale of Two Cities…. Ivy Tech Bloomington

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Easing Transitions – A Capstone Course for Transfer Students

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  1. Angela Gast Director of Adult Student Resources IU Bloomington Martin Wolfger Dean of Liberal Arts Ivy Tech Bloomington Easing Transitions – A Capstone Course for Transfer Students

  2. Students in Transition – A Possible Scenario

  3. A Tale of Two Cities… Ivy Tech Bloomington • Over 6,000 students • Third-fastest growing community college campus in the nation for its size (Borden, 2007) • Offers certificates, technical certificates, and associate’s degrees • Over 400 credit hours transfer to Indiana University • Small class sizes, low tuition • Centralized and easily accessible services (one stop)

  4. IU Bloomington • Over 40,000 students • “Global” campus and flagship institution of the Indiana University system • Situated on 1,933 acres • Over 120 majors • More than 1,800 FT faculty • Decentralized services • “We’re not in Kansas anymore..”

  5. But do students really transfer?

  6. But do students really transfer?

  7. But do students really transfer?

  8. Preventing Transfer Shock • Angie Gast (IUB) served as guest speaker in LIBA/GENS 279 Capstone course • Both degrees are intended to be transfer degrees • Students expressed a clear need for more transfer support! • Possible solution: Creation of a special “Transfer to IUB” section of LIBA/GENS capstone course

  9. Course Development and Funding Timeline • January 2013 - Proposal for Lumina funding is submitted and approved • $7,500 for course developmentand marketing • Truly collaborative project between ITCC and IUB • Course was developed and piloted during the 2013-14 academic year • Enrollment exceeded expectations!

  10. How did we tell students about the course? • Word-of-mouth and individual course registration • Postcard • Course brochure • Website • Monitors on campus

  11. Course Structure • 16-week, hybrid format • Taught by Angela Gast • Face-to-face sessions • Discussion Board topics • Outside assignments • Independent study work preparing final projects (education plan and portfolio) • Campus visit to IUB • Text: You Majored in What? Mapping Your Path from Chaos to Career by Katherine Brooks, ED.D

  12. Course Content and Design

  13. Wandering Map Activity “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

  14. Wandering Map • Keep in mind: • It will always be a work in progress. You may add items to it anytime you want and we will revisit it in future chapters. • There are no rules, so don’t sabotage yourself by creating arbitrary rules, such as: • I must figure out the answers to all my questions. • I must make the perfect map that includes absolutely everything that’s important. • I have to be some kind of artist to create this map. • I should include ____________ because my parents/family/friends think it’s important.

  15. Begin by writing your name in the middle of the sheet. Angie

  16. Now, add items such as meaningful events, classes, activities, hobbies, jobs, etc. Being an aunt Cooking with friends Trips to Europe hiking Mental healthcaseworker Time with family Wolf park internship Angie Becoming an academic advisor Spending summerbackpacking thru NZ gardening music Earning master’s degree Securing endowment for adult student scholarships Teaching opportunityat Ivy Tech

  17. Now, begin to notice any themes that are present and draw lines to connect. Being an aunt Trips to Europe Cooking for friends Importance of family hiking Mental healthcaseworker Time with family Wolf parkinternship Angie travel Becoming an academic advisor Spending summerbackpacking thru NZ Hobbies, outdoors gardening Helping others Love of new experiences music Earning master’s degree Securing endowment for adult student scholarships Helping others Teaching opportunityat Ivy Tec

  18. What does all of this mean? • What did you learn by completing this activity? • Any new or surprising themes? • New ideas about connectedness? • Do your themes relate to your academic and career goals? In what ways? • What role do values (such as family, friends, time for hobbies) play in your academic and career goals? • How might you incorporate minors, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, etc. into your academic plan to account for any themes outside of your planned major?

  19. Course Highlights Special Features: • Visit from IU Admissions discussing transfer process and timeline • Campus visit to IU Bloomington with brief tour, goody bags, lunch, and guest speakers from the following areas: • Financial aid • Student Academic Center • Disability Student Services • First Year Experience • Academic Advising

  20. Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho,It’s to IU we go!

  21. Enrollment and Grades ENROLLMENT: • Fall 2013: 12 students • Spring 2014: 12 students GRADE DISTRIBUTION: A’s: 16 (67%) B’s: 4 (17%) C’s and D’s: 0 F’s: 4 (17%)* *The four failing grades were for non-attendance. All four attended first session, but participation and attendance tapered off over the course of the semester.

  22. What do students say about the course? “ Such a wonderful experience. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to take this course.” “Very helpful to not be afraid of IU.” “Excellent class! I gained knowledge AND wisdom.” “Good bye Ivy Tech. What a lovely send off.”

  23. Some were REALLY impressed… I LOVED THIS CAPSTONE COURSE WITH THE FOCUS ON TRANSFER TO IU. I FELT LIKE I RECEIVED INSIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE IU EXPERIENCE THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE RECEIVED WITHOUT IT. THE DAY ON CAMPUS AT IU GAVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OF OTHER IVY TECH TRANSFER STUDENTS AND ALSO TO HEAR INFORMATION FROM MANY DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS THAT WILL BE OF GREAT ASSISTANCE TO US IN OUR UPCOMING ENROLLMENT AT IU. ANGELA GAST WAS VERY HELPFUL AND THOROUGH. I WOULD ALWAYS RECOMMEND THIS COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO TRANSFER!

  24. Moving Forward • Ideas to involve IU Admissions in this course include: • IU Admissions may host a campus visit day for ITCC transfer students • IU Admissions may offer expedited transcript evaluation during class • IU Admissions may visit class and provide information for application processing

  25. Questions?

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