Denied Students: Once college admissions denied to successful graduation Tawana McWhorter, M.Ed. Prafula Sheth, Ed.D. Adelle Mendes, BA January 21, 2009

History: Pathways to Success  Result of Kentucky legislative House Bill 1: University of Louisville to become more research oriented.  Community concerned about access when UofL raised admission standards.  UofL and JCTC form partnership aimed at efficient and effective use of institutional resources.

HISTORICAL PRESEPECTIVE OF PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS 83% of denied students enroll at other institutions of that 46% enrolled JCTC Transition year Staff hired/JCTC office opened Information session offered on campus KY House Bill 1 U of L becomes research oriented Admissions standards raised JCTC and UL Planning committee established PASSPORT instituted Second counselor and office location added after participants exceeded % of denied students enroll at other institutions of that 48% enrolled JCTC Participants list multiplied 7 fold from 2001 Spring 2005 program open to all JCTC students

Results of increased admission standards  Increased number of denied students.  Pathways established to provide alternative access to University.  Students encouraged to attend community college for 12 semester hours and guaranteed admission after 12 college credit hours.  Information session developed.

Denied  Letters from admission office and Pathway sent to students.  Pathways flyer included in second letter.  “How do I begin” included in Pathways letter and directions to website.  Denied student invited to Information session on UL campus.

Information Sessions  Parent /student attend for detailed information on “How do I Begin”.  Emphasis on the value of starting at community college.  Walk through of step by step admission/orientation process at JCTC.  All Pathways staff available for individual follow up questions/concern after presentations.

Pathways Requirements  Complete JCTC GE 101 Strategies for Academic Success.  Complete developmental work identified by COMPASS placement.  Complete 12 transferable credit hours.  Sign a program “Consent Agreement” and complete PASSPORT activities.

Pathways Requirements cont.  Complete and submit an Intent to Transfer form with Pathways Advisor.  Schedule a meeting with the Pathways Director of Admission and Transfer on UofL campus.

Persistence

Student Comments/Perspective  Jeremy: The Pathways experience made my transition from a community college to UofL a lot smoother than if I had no help at all.  Michael: Just good to have someone at UofL who cares about me after my transfer from the community college.  Samual: Thank you for everything and thank for being there for me.  Bob: So grateful to have you in my life.  Jennifer: Thank you – you helped me find my place in college (after the transfer) and gave me the motivation to push through the difficulties and stressful situations in my life.  Samantha: Pathways helped me reach my goal – thank you.  Jon: I counted on your help with the transfer and then while at UofL.  Sara: Smooth transition to UofL – you guys were always in my corner.  LaKesha: from being denied to UofL to graduate school – thank you!

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