California Collaborative Academic Advising Conference October 2015 Dr. Jennifer Coto, Professor of Counseling/ (STEM) 2 Coordinator Santiago Canyon College Dr. Maria Dela Cruz, (STEM) 2 Project Director California State University, Fullerton It’s All About Collaboration! A Successful STEM Grant Partnership Between 3 Community Colleges & a 4-yr Institution.

 Grant Overview/Community College Partnerships  Santiago Canyon College (STEM) 2 Program  Summer Research CSUF  Academic Transition CSUF  Issues & Challenges Presentation Overview

Community college transfer students are less likely to persist than native students (those who have been continuously enrolled at the same institution) Pop Quiz TRUE or FALSE?TRUE!

Community college transfer students are more likely to be involved in high impact practices (research, internships, study abroad programs) than native students Pop Quiz FALSE! TRUE or FALSE?

Community college transfer students do not need Peer Mentoring Pop Quiz FALSE! TRUE or FALSE?

Transfer students need Faculty mentoring Pop Quiz TRUE or FALSE?TRUE!

Transfer students experience Transfer Shock when entering the 4 year university Pop Quiz TRUE or FALSE?TRUE!

(STEM) 2 – Strengthening Transfer Education & Matriculation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math HSI STEM (Title III) grant from US Department of Education Collaborative grant with 3 HSI Colleges - Citrus, Cypress and Santiago Canyon Produce more community STEM transfers to the four- year institutions (STEM) 2 CSUF Grant Overview

 STEM Counselor/Advisor  Supplemental Instruction  CSUF Mentor/Outreach Coordinator  CSUF Peer Mentors  Collaboration Council Meetings Community College Partnerships

 Funding to support Supplemental Instruction in Intermediate Algebra  Grant specified students must meet with a counselor once per semester and attend 2 STEM related activities per semester  Created STEM Academy (Database) & (STEM) 2 Program  In turn, (STEM) 2 program students eligible to apply for Summer Research Experience (STEM) 2 SCC

 “Pre-Selection” of STEM courses for subsequent semester (result of effectiveness of grant)  STEM scholarships designated for (STEM) 2 Program students  Faculty mentoring program  Other STEM grant efforts, must participate in (STEM) 2 program  S-STEM Scholarships (STEM) 2 SCC Additional Benefits…

Summer Research Experience (SRE)

8-week summer program that exposes community college students to research Selected participants placed in a lab with a faculty mentor Students earn a $5,000 stipend Students submit a research paper and present their findings at the Summer Research Symposium Research experience provides CSUF recognition, eases transfer transition and exposure to other STEM majors Program Specifics

SRE DATA as of Fall 2015

 Changing University Choices  Peer Mentor  Continued Research  Publications  Conference Presentations  Other Internships  Featured in local newspapers SRE Success Stories

Transfer Resource Center (TRC) Academic Transition Program (ATP) Transition Component

Break area with a microwave & couches Study Tables Technology recharging stations Computers for use Peer Mentors- for student assistance Workshops- Seminars, Professional, Time- management, De-stress, etc. Transfer Resource Center (TRC)

Open only to the 3 grant partner Community Colleges Mandatory Requirements (STEM) 2 Welcome Day/Family Day Advising & Support Sessions Academic & Professional Development activities Join STEM related Club Academic Transition Program (ATP)

Learn how to get involved (i.e. student clubs, research) Student panel Career Center Campus/Lab tours FOOD/STIPEND Inviting family members to help understand their STEM students expectations and lifestyle (STEM) 2 Welcome & Family Days

Pre-academic year Early Academic Success Advising Planning first semester at CSU Fullerton Factor in work, family, school balance Unit load/Faculty expectations higher During the Semester Meet 1:1- Peer Mentor/Academic Transition Coordinator and Group meetings Setting goals Navigating Academic/Student Support services Skill building (i.e. time-management, networking) Advising & Support Sessions

ATP Data After First Semester ATP - Academic Transition Program (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 Cohorts) Total STEM Transfer Class (same cohorts) data provided by Institutional Research First Semester At CSUF Programs Good Standing 2.0 Dean's List 3.0Probation Left STEM Major Left CSUF ATP (137) %41%18%0% STEM Total Transfer Class (923) %13%14%5%6%

 More STEM counselors needed/STEM Counselors became HUB of grant  Recruitment, STEM new student orientations, campus events, continuous dialog with students regarding academic & personal goals, student tracking/follow-up services  Funding/Budget line items  STEM faculty buy in  Attended department meetings  Other disciplines feeling left out  Meetings to explain parameters of grant Issues & Challenges at Community College

 Understanding the uniqueness of each Community College (CC)  Modifying the grant program requirements for the CC  Establishing the Peer Mentor program at each CC  All Directors at CSU and CC were not involved in writing the grant Issues & Challenges at California State University

 Collaborative effort  In addition to Collaboration Council meetings, community colleges met to share best practices  Grant served as springboard for additional programs made possible for students  Students better prepared in STEM majors due to the collaboration  Students who participated in our programs transition better to CSUF Far More Positives Than Negatives

Contact Info Dr. Jennifer Coto Santiago Canyon College Project Coordinator Dr. Maria Dela Cruz CSU Fullerton Project Director Thank you for attending our workshop! Questions?