1. Multiple Options for Optimum Results: Effective and Efficient Transfer Pathways

2. Ohio Public & Private Colleges and Universities Higher Education in Ohio: 68 private colleges/universities offering bachelor’s degree or higher degrees. 14 public colleges/universities with 24 branch campuses. 23 public community colleges

3. Campus Locations of Baldwin Wallace, Cleveland State, & Tri-C

4. State of Ohio Transfer Initiatives Standardized AP credit Standardized credit for CLEP exams Ohio Transfer Module Credit When It’s Due Transfer Assurance Guides Career/Technical Assurance Guides

5. State of Ohio Transfer Initiatives Continued… Articulation & Transfer Clearinghouse—quick, secure transcript exchange Partnerships with community colleges and low- cost pathways Military- and veteran-friendly measures, including MTAGS

6. Ohio Public College & University Funding

7. Ohio’s first community college, founded in 1963. Four campuses (Cleveland, Highland Hills, Parma, Westlake) Tri-C serves more than 55,000 students in more than 190 certificate and degree programs each year. One-third of all Tri-C students in the past five years have transferred to a four year college/university. Tri-C ranks first in Ohio in the number of associate degrees conferred in Registered Nursing and Health professions.

8. Designed to help students navigate the process from degree completion at Tri-C to successful transfer to a four year institution. Determine your readiness to transfer Find a school that best fits your career/personal goals Complete the application process Connect to your four year school of choice Schedule a campus tour Transition to new college/university

9. Individualized transfer support Presentations: Success Week Presentations OACAC Transfer Symposium Tri-C to CSU Day College Tours GradFest Pre-transfer Planning with External Representatives

10. Since opening in 2012: 1240 drop in appointments 460 scheduled appointments 1414 total unduplicated contacts Developed a database of more than 1400 students

14. John Jenda Johnson & Wales, Culinary Arts (Rhode Island)

15. Nikia Beal University of Toledo, Pre-Pharmacy

16. Cuyahoga Community College is serious about university transfer! It is included in our Mission Statement. Building strong partnerships with four-year institutions is essential. Tri-C’s commitment to transfer allows our students to see possibilities they may not have considered previously encourages students to make an academic plan and meet with a counselor confirms the importance of achieving good grades demonstrates the need to plan ahead shows that completing a degree in a timely manner is in our student’s best interest In other words~ to enhance student success and completion! Use DATA to prioritize!

17. 2007-082008-092009-102010-112011-122012-132013-142014-152015-16 Student Total Unique Student Total CSU2643261343604323487551065034489246943854017038 BWU104010071521158816451669132412981147122394721 5077921759 57% Dual/Swirl Enrollment records subsequent to attending Tri-C Each year includes summer, fall, and spring terms Tri-C’s Top Public and Private Institutions

18. 2007-2013 Earned Credential at Tri-C before Transferring Earned Credential % Earned Credential Did NOT Earned Credential at Tri-C before Transferring Earned Credential % Earned Credential CSU 1237660 54% 43401864 43% BWU 299197 66% 860521 60% 2010-2013 TOTAL Average 1000381 38% 6135958 16% Based on the total number of students whose most recent enrollment preceding their enrollment at the 4-year was at Tri-C Student initial enrollment at a 4-year subsequent to their enrollment at Tri-C were from this time period

19. Tuition Comparison – 2015/2016 (Tuition and fees only; books/housing not included) Institution Annual Tuition (4 courses / 12 hours per semester over 2 semesters) Tuition Cost over Four Years to Earn Bachelors Degree Tuition Cost of 2 years to Associate + 2 years to Bachelors Cost Savings of 2+2 Cuyahoga Community College $2,509NA Cleveland State University $9,636$38,544$24,290$14,254 Baldwin-Wallace University $29,908$119,632$64,834$54,798

20. OverallDual Degree Specific Major Specific And, WCED, ATS, Agency Articulations

21. A2BW AA Completion AA~AS (AAS~AAB) With degree (OTM/24 hours) completion, all or lower level general education requirements have been completed.

22. Articulation With associate, higher % graduate from 4-year Pathway based on transfer guide snapshot Community College Collaboration 3+1 Website (Pathway and Agreement)

24. 4-year Recruiter Campus/Site Visits 4 Campuses, 5 Locations Fall 2015: 238 from 28 unique institutions Spring 2016: 268 from 30 unique institutions SignUp Genius

25. Tier Approach Based on involvement with Tri-C: articulations, commitment to completion, student centered Perks, such as:Visit priority: when, how often Classroom visits One-on-one student appointments Meeting with Counseling Staff Advertising

26. Additional Articulations Master Partnership Agreements Rental Agreements

27. Cleveland State is an urban, public university, with 17,000 students (12,000 undergrad) More than 50% of CSU’s new students are transfers Approximately 40% transfer from Tri-C

28. Dual Admission Program Eligibility & Admission To be eligible for Dual Admission, a student must: Meet CSU’s regular admission criteria (first-year or transfer) Must have no previous CSU enrollment (except College Credit Plus) Must not have earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree Intend to earn an associate’s degree from Tri-C Students submit application to Tri-C (no fee) Applications and Tri-C transcripts are shared with CSU digitally

29. Benefits to Students Students can enroll at both institutions simultaneously. Students can access advising, tutoring, and other services at both institutions. Transcripts are shared automatically between institutions. CSU classes can be used to fulfill associate’s degree requirements. University residency requirement is waived for Dual Admission students.

30. Benefits to CSU & Tri-C Students who transfer without a degree can still complete. Student who’ve exhausted aid at Tri-C can pay for classes with CSU refund. Students have early access to major advising. Students enter CSU communication cycle.

31. Program Overview Since Fall 2008, 858 students have been admitted and 623 have enrolled (73% yield). Most students enroll at CSU 2-3 semesters after admission. 208 additional students are active at CSU.

32. Challenges Data sharing between institutions can be difficult to streamline Financial Aid eligibility – no consortium agreement Swirl and stop-out Student who wait too long to fully transition to CSU can increase cost and time to graduation

33. Keys to Success Make one person responsible for coordinating data sharing and clearly define who is responsible for other tasks. Advisors/counselors at both institutions must understand the program and it’s benefits to students. On-demand access to transfer guides and other resources is essential to helping students take advantage of program benefits.transfer guides

34. Founded in 1846 Accredited, independent, liberal arts institution 4,000 students 30% of new BW students are transfers 37% of transfers have Tri-C credit

35. Dual Admission Guaranteed acceptance to BW One application process for both Tri-C and BWapplication Access to advisors at both Tri-C and BW Transfer to BW with junior-level standing Enroll in one class each fall & spring at BW While attending Tri-C, full time students pay the Tri-C tuition rate for the courses they take at BW. Access to BW library and computer labs, career services and internship opportunities, recreational facilities and access to the BW portal and campus events Program Highlights

36. Eligibility Students with less than 25 SH encouraged to apply Can be right out of high school Not for students at risk Dual Admission candidates are encouraged to complete an associate degree at Tri-C Students must complete: minimum of 25 transferable Tri-C credits, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 have completed second level of ENG and MTH appropriate to major

37. BW/Tri-C Dual Admission Program “Being in the Dual Admission program has been absolutely fantastic! I love being able to take courses in my major at BW while I complete prerequisite classes at Tri-C. Both BW & Tri-C advisors are extremely knowledgeable and have been there to assist me every step of the way. This has also been a tremendous financial value and has helped make BW a more affordable option.” Kyle Pellegrin, ‘18 Major: Integrated Science (Adolescent Young Adult Education)

38. A2BW Transfer agreement that gives maximum credit from associate degree and streamlines completion of bachelor's degree at Baldwin Wallace. Associate degree from any regionally accredited college or university. Qualifying Degrees: Associate of Arts Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Business

39. A2BW Using the Ohio Transfer Module as a guide: Minimum 24 transferable credits from these disciplines: *English, *Mathematics, Arts/Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Natural Sciences. Choose any major or minor Guaranteed Junior Status All course equivalencies in associate degree program will transfer to BW toward major, minor and core requirements

40. A2BW Pros & Cons True 2+2 program for majority of major choices Core curriculum is complete Huge financial savings Undecided students Prerequisite coursework not completed in associate Some majors not a fit Teacher Education and HPE licensed areas

41. Thank You! Karen E. Dickerson, Director Enrollment Center Cuyahoga Community College Westshore Campus 216 987 3897 karen.dickerson@tri-c.edu Abby Dohanos, Director Transfer Center Cuyahoga Community College Metropolitan Campus 216 987 4147 abigail.dohanos@tri-c.edu Joe Vainner, Coordinator Special Programs Recruitment Cleveland State University 216 523 7222 j.vainner@csuohio.edu Janna Whitaker, Associate Director Admission Baldwin Wallace University 440 826 8010 jwhitake@bw.edu Becky Barnes, Director Articulation, Transfer & Prior Learning Cuyahoga Community College District 216 987 3028 becky.barnes@tri-c.edu