WACAC 2014 So How Does a Community College Work and Why Would I Recommend One? Presented by Region 9 Transfe Directors/Coordinators/Counse Gregg Chesterman, Transfer Center Coordinator, CMC
Dec 24, 2015
WACAC 2014So How Does a Community College Work and Why Would I Recommend One?
Presented by Region 9 Transfer Directors/Coordinators/CounselorsGregg Chesterman, Transfer Center Coordinator, CMC
Who is Region 9?
Region 9 is made up of the following community colleges◦ Barstow◦ Cerro Coso◦ Chaffey◦ Copper Mountain◦ Crafton Hills◦ College of the Desert◦ Moreno Valley◦ Mt. San Jacinto◦ Norco◦ Palo Verde◦ Riverside◦ San Bernardino ◦ Victor Valley
It also includes the following universities:
CSU San Bernardino University of Redlands National University UC Riverside University of La Verne Arizona State
University Azusa Pacific University
What is the CCC Mission?The California Community Colleges is the largest
system of higher education in the nation, with 2.4 million students attending 112 colleges. Our colleges provide students with the knowledge and background necessary to compete in today’s economy. With a wide range of educational offerings, the colleges provide workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree programs and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.
Open access to educational opportunities is typically part of the individual community college mission statement.
http://www.cccco.edu/
What is the CCC Mission?
Vocational/Occupational Training (certificate & degree) including RN, HVAC, Auto Technology, etc.
https://misweb.cccco.edu/webproginv/prod/toptitlelist_n.cfm
CCC students are students who want:◦ To improve basic English and math skills including
GED, high school completion, and ESL (not covered in this presentation)
• Transfer to a 4-year institution and complete a bachelor’s degree or higher.
www.assist.org
What is the CCC Mission? The student body is made up of students
who:◦ Have completed A-G requirements◦ Have not completed A-G requirements◦ Have very high GPAs from high school◦ Have very low GPAs from high school◦ Graduated high school◦ Did not graduate high school◦ Under 18 years of age◦ Over 50 years of age◦ Are ESL students & AB540 students◦ Active duty/veterans◦ Are single parents employed full time ◦ Are disabled◦ Are in drug rehab centers◦ Are incarcerated ◦ Are homeless
What is the CCC Mission? The CCC student population is
made up of these groups All groups impact the Student
Success Scorecard ◦ http://
scorecard.cccco.edu/scorecard.aspx
All CCCs have a different ratio of students in these categories◦ http://datamart.cccco.edu/
CCC statistics should not be compared to other institutions due to the difference in mission and student population (apples to oranges)
Other subgroups to consider◦ Reentry students◦ Older new students◦ AB 540 students◦ Students dismissed (or on probation)
from 4-year institutions
What is the CCC Mission?
Percentage of Full-Time Students Who Are 19 or Younger◦http://datamart.cccco.edu/
College Fall 2012 Spring 2013CMC (3,104) 10.9% 8.1%COD (12,816) 12% 10.5%RCC (25,034) 9.2% 8.5%Chaffey (23,559) 11% 9.9%MSJC (19,894) 9.9% 9.5%SBCC (15,441) 12.9% 11.5%Crafton Hills (6,861) 16.5% 15.2%
What are the Entrance Requirements?
18 years old or no longer enrolled in a high school program
Yes, CCCs take all students who want to go to college that meet this requirement
This gives open access to education for anyone that wants it
What is the Application Process? Fill out the New Student Application (free)
◦ Go to the college’s web site and there will be a link to the application
Complete the required assessment test at that college (Accuplacer, Compass, etc. Common assessment coming in the next year?).
◦ SAT/ACT scores are not used for placement ◦ Prep tools for the Accuplacer
www.accuplacer-test.com www.testpreppractice.net/ACCUPLACER The Official ACCUPLACER Study App for iPhone. Study for the
assessment test from your iPhone! Buy & download at iTunes.com
Attend the New Student Orientation Get the Initial 2 semester Student Education Plan
(usually incorporated in the orientation. Some colleges may require the full comprehensive Student Education Plan.)
Register for classes
What’s the Class Availability?Classes at CCCs in urban areas fill up quickly
and students may find it difficult to get the classes they need (new registration priorities with SSSP)
Classes at CCCs in rural areas fill up slowly so students normally can get the classes they need
Colleges normally maintain wait lists for full classes so students may get on a wait list and then get into a full class – just before or just after classes begin
Students in urban areas may attend several community colleges at the same time in order to get all the classes they need (no permission needed & they can get financial aid for all of their classes – speak with the Fin. Aid Office)
Why Would I Recommend a CCC?
Students choose a college based on the following 4 criteria◦ Cost – $46 per unit
Average student loan debt for a 4-year degree was $29,400 (2012-2013)
http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/04/pf/college/student-loan-debt/
◦ Location – close to home do not have to move or pay for room and board elsewhere. Support system, friends, familiar surroundings are still in place
◦ Reputation – all colleges are WASC accredited so classes will transfer anywhere The general education patterns (IGETC & CSU) are accepted at many
private and out-of-state institutions Many CCCs are feeder schools for prestigious 4-year institutions that
many high school seniors would not be admitted Some students are looking for a Vocational Program.
◦ Accessibility – your student will be accepted at the community college Accessibility to the 4-year: It’s easier to get into a university as a
transfer student
How Do Students TransferMariana Moreno,
◦Transfer Center Coordinator, ◦Crafton Hills College
Khanh Hoang, ◦Transfer Center Coordinator, ◦College of the Desert
How Successful are Transfer Students at 4-year Institutions?
David Sandlin, National University Christine Degano, CSUSB Anita Oshaben, University of Redlands
Students Transferring to a 4 year University Tend to: Have done research on the school (or schools) they wish
to transfer to and tend to understand the transfer process and are cognizant of admission requirements and deadlines
Have utilized tools such as Assist.org or articulation agreements between both public and most private universities
Have used the services and guidance provided by Community College counselors
Have taken advantage of resources offered by Transfer Centers
4-year options for transfer studentsUC’s and Cal State UniversitiesPrivate universities (non profit)Private universities (for profit)
California Community College Chancellor’s Office Current Trends in Transfer Research
Patrick Perry, Vice Chancellor of Technology, Research and Information Systems
Research conducted 2013 for the Partnering for Success III Moving Education Forward CSCCU March 19th 2013 Conference.
Research conducted from Datamart◦http://datamart.cccco.edu/
Additional Information/Resource Links:
• datamart.cccco.edu• www.cccco.edu• www.calstate.edu• www.universityofcalifornia.edu• www.chea.org (Council for
Higher Education Accreditation)• Individual college/university
websites
Successful TransferStudents should conduct the research and work
with their Community College counselors to be better prepared for transfer.
Once the foundation at a Community College has been set, there is more of a successful career path at a 4 year university.
There is a stronger commitment to ensure that transfer students successfully meet their academic goals.
Research has proven that students who have transferred from a Community College to a 4 year university have a high success rate of transfer and degree completion. ◦ Reference: http://datamart.cccco.edu/