Community & Technical Colleges of Washington 2013 Fall Counselor Workshops Washington Council for High School-College Relations sbctc.edu  checkoutacollege.com

One system. 34 colleges. Unlimited possibilities. 29 community colleges5 technical colleges

In Washington State (Class of 2011):Washington State  48% enroll in community or technical college  29% attend in-state public universities  17% go to out-of-state colleges  5% enroll at an in-state private institution  1% attend a private two-year institution  5% first attend a university and then transfer back to a two-year college within a year or two of high school graduation. After high school, what?

Resources for Counselors CheckOutACollege.com Add link to your school’s resource website Check Out A College Brochure Free from local community or technical colleges For purchase through state printer Posters Classrooms, counseling office, career centers Postcards For students, parent night, anywhere

CheckOutACollege.com  Brings together 34 colleges in one site  Drives users to campus websites  Averaging more than 20,000 unique user site visits each month (Jan.-June 2013). Most use career interest and college search.  Search by career, college program, location, online-only option.  Paying for college, financial aid calculator, scholarship links  GED and high school completion  Links to two-year colleges and four-year colleges and universities

What does “OPEN DOOR” really mean? MYTH: It’s okay if I do poorly in high school, because I can take any community or technical college class I want. Classes are easier. FACT: Open door simply means colleges offer a variety of class levels and student services to accommodate differing readiness levels. MYTH: I can enroll anytime. FACT: While students may be admitted, certain classes might be full. MYTH: I can just drop out and take the GED ® test. FACT: GED ® test is changing; price going up.

College Ready? English4 years Mathematics * 3-4 years Social Studies3 years Science2-3 years Foreign Language2 years Fine, Visual, Performing Arts1-2 years * Not just for transfer students: allied health, engineering, STEM-related, apprenticeships

Degree Options Professional-Technical Training and skills to prepare for work –Associate of Applied Science – six to eight quarters (two years) –Certificate of Completion – three to five quarters (nine months to a year) Some competitive or restricted admission: e.g. pilot, dental hygiene, radiology, nursing Not all designed to transfer

Degree Options College/University Transfer Prepare to transfer to four-year as a junior –Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) –Associate of Arts (AA) –Associate of Science (AS) –Major-Related Program (MRP) Specific prerequisites for major admission (e.g. engineering, business, nursing school) Recently revised transfer degree inventory (see the workshop resource book)

Bachelor’s Degrees Close to Home Applied Baccalaureates Seventeen options at ten colleges New: Columbia Basin College BAS degrees in Cyber Security and Project Management University Centers & Partnerships Most community colleges partner with one or more four-year schools to offer bachelor’s (or master’s) degrees on campus. See resource packet.

Washington Transfer Stats About 20,000 CTC students transfer to a 4-year public institution each year Nearly 40 percent of public bachelor’s degree holders in all fields were CTC transfer students. For public bachelor’s graduates of 2011, CTC transfers were: –46% of Health graduates –51% of Education graduates –47% of Business graduates –35% of STEM graduates CTC transfer students did just as well as those who started as freshmen – approximately same number of credits and GPA upon graduation

Apprenticeships Combines classroom studies with on-the-job training supervised by a journey-level craft person or trade professional. Classroom studies are offered by a variety of providers, including employer-sponsored schools, union-sponsored schools, and CTCs. –Currently, more than 12,000 apprentices in Washington State. –192 approved apprenticeship programs available through CTCs –Offered based on community needs, working with Union Locals –18 years old and high school graduate to begin, in most cases –Some colleges have capped the number of apprentices they will take Resources:  

Associate of Applied Science in Multi-Occupational Trades provides an AAS degree option for students in registered apprenticeship programs, which can lead to future transfer pathways. Offered at: Bates, Centralia, Columbia Basin, Renton, South Seattle, Spokane, Wenatchee Valley “ Transfer for the Trades”

New GED ® Series Finish or lose it: Students that have not earned their GED® prior to December 2013 will have to start over on the new test series and pay testing fee again. New GED® test series in January 2014: more rigorous, better indicator of college and career readiness. Testing cost: increased to $150 in GEDVerify.org: current test-taker status.GEDVerify.org More information in resource book.

New HS Credential Option: HS 21+ For adult learners (21 and older) who do not have a GED® or high school diploma. Comprehensive, competency-based approach tailored to adult learning styles. Students will demonstrate competency in reading, writing and math in the context of science, history, government, occupational studies, and digital literacy. CTCs issue the high school diploma. More at LINK: HS 21+HS 21+

academic year, estimated full-time resident Total Cost of Attendance Per Washington Financial Aid Association, Student Budgets Expenses vary per student. Living With ParentsAway Tuition (fall, winter, spring)$4,000 Books/Supplies$1,026 Rent/Food/Utilities$3,174$9,492 Transportation$1,344$1,572 Misc./Personal$1,614$1,932 Total $11,158$18,022

Financial Aid All Washington community and technical colleges have moved to uniform priority Financial Aid deadline March 15 (College Bound students, February 1) –Almost 50% receive financial aid –Changes to Ability to Benefit –200%-300% increase in aid applications –Other dates in admissions grid are local deadlines

Enrollments in : 13,544 FTES 19,053 Headcount In : More than 1,000 Running Start students completed an associate degree or certificate at the same time they graduated from high school. NEW: “Dual Credit Committee” organized under the Washington Council will bring together college Running Start coordinators and high school counselors Running Start

Student Government: Leadership, Legislative Training, Student Rights, Advocacy Phi Theta Kappa – two-year honor society Clubs, Programs, Events Student Ambassadors Study Abroad, World Languages, International Business Recreational facilities: Athletic Fields, Gymnasiums, Wellness Centers Intramural, Competitive Sports Model United Nations Earth Day, Green Activism, Recycling Art Galleries, Theater, Music Performances Planetarium, Weather Station, Science Consortium Radio and TV Stations, Speech and Debate, Student Publications Service Learning, Volunteer and Mentorship Programs Student Life

Your SBCTC Contacts Scott Copeland, Admissions/Registration, Disability Services, Financial Aid, Running Edward Esparza, Advising, Applied Baccalaureates, Career & Employment, Student Government, Multicultural Sherry Nelson, Publications, Outreach,