An Advising Support Partnership Model for Community College Transfers

An Advising Support

Partnership Model for

Community College

TransfersJose Picart, Ph.D. Vice Provost for

Diversity and African American Affairs

• NC Hispanic Population

• The “Typical” NC Community College Transfer Student

• Potential Barriers to Transfers

• The Wake Tech CC – NCSU Advising Support Partnership

TOPICS

North Carolina Population: 2007

9.6 Million Total

712 Thousand Hispanics

7.9 % of Total is Hispanic

Source: FaithAction Annual Hispanic Demographic Analysis, 2006

Births to Latinas in NC: 1990-2004

17,290

15,063

12,544

8,095

5,430

3,1352,3711,752

1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004

Projected NC Hispanic Population

Growth through the Year 2025

0

200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

1,400,000

1,600,000

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025

Source: FaithAction Annual Hispanic Demographic Analysis, 2006

Assumptions:•Continued slowing of in-migration•Constant birth-rate

The million pointwill be reached earlyin the year 2016

Hispanic Origins• 56% of the total foreign born population in NC consists

of Hispanics • Hispanics in NC come from 22 countries, Puerto Rico,

and the USA• 72% of foreign born Hispanics in NC are from Mexico• 15% are from Central American countries• 7% are from South America• 6% are from Caribbean Island nations

Approximately 267,581 Hispanics living in North Carolina do not have proper documents.

Another 137,845 Hispanics are here with proper legal documents, either as permanent residents, students, H2A, or some other “legitimate” immigrant category.

Approximately 206,942 Hispanics living in North Carolina are US Citizens!

When questions were raised about a handful of colleges having policies which excluded some students based on immigration status, I asked our General Counsel, David Sullivan to research our policies and the law.  Having done so, he reached the conclusion, in which I concurred, that there could be no basis in either policy or law to deny anyone access under our open-door policy.  I fully support the memorandum which was issued and do not see it as any change in policy but as clarification of the existing law and policy.  Furthermore, it is not only the right law and policy, but it is the right thing to do.

President Martin Lancaster Dec 3, 2007

NC CC Admission Policy for Undocumented Immigrants

“Typical” NC CC Transfer Student

• 26 years old• Female• Employed• Has been in a supervisory role/position• Significant work experience• Has family income responsibilities• Has focused career and education goals

Potential Barriers to Transfer• Financial Aid/Costs

• Admission policy differences• Course equivalencies (outcomes, egos, etc.)• Lack of standardized learning outcomes• Differing General Ed Requirements• Access to Information/Quality Advising• Lack of child care• Lack of transportation/proximity of target institution• ESL skills

Wake Tech CC –NC StateA Transfer Partnership

• 148 Wake Tech students transferred to NCSU in Fall 2007

• 44.9% were women

• 4.3% Hispanic and 24.4% African American

An Advising Support Partnership Model

- Comprehensive Articulation Agreement- Face-to-Face advising services - Virtual advising services- Online Transfer Student Workshop- Pack Promise Scholarship

An Advising Support Partnership Model

- Student Ambassador Exchange Program- Adviser meetings each semester- Student Focus groups- Wake Tech advisors train NCSU advisors- Corporate and Private Diversity/Hispanic Scholarships

Questions?