1. Community & Technical Colleges of Washington 2012 Fall Counselor Workshops Washington Council for High School-College Relations sbctc.edu  checkoutacollege.com

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

3. In Washington State (Class of 2009):Washington State  50.1% enroll in community or technical college  28.7% attend in-state public universities  16.1% go to out-of-state colleges  5.1% enroll at an in-state private 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?

4. CheckOutACollege.com  Brings together 34 colleges in one site  Drives users to campus websites  Averaging more than 8,000 site visits each month, by about 6,300 unique visitors. 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

6. 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

7. 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 the colleges offer a variety of class levels and student support services to accommodate differing readiness levels. MYTH: I can enroll anytime. FACT: While you may be admitted, many classes are full. Mid-year entry is likely, but few courses will be available to fit your schedule From basic literacy to advanced physics, the placement test determines which classes students are eligible to take.

8. 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

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

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

11. Washington Transfer Stats About 20,000 CTC students transfer to a 4-year public institution each year Nearly 38 percent of public bachelor’s degree holders in all fields were CTC transfer students. For public bachelor’s graduates of 2006, CTC transfers were: –37% of Health graduates –50% of Education graduates –43% of Business graduates –32% of STEM graduates

12. Bachelor’s Degrees Close to Home Applied Baccalaureates Ten options at eight colleges New: Centralia College BAS in Applied Management, Bellevue College BAS in Health Care Technology and 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 or CheckOutACollege.com

13. 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:  www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/  www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov

14. 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”

15. 2012-13 academic year, estimated full-time resident Total Cost of Attendance Per Washington Financial Aid Association, Student Budgets 2012-13. Expenses vary per student. Living With ParentsAway Tuition (fall, winter, spring)$4,000 Books/Supplies$1,000 Rent/Food/Utilities$3,090$9,240 Transportation$1,310$1,750 Misc./Personal$1,570$1,750 Total $10,970$17,250

16. Financial Aid All Washington community and technical colleges have moved to uniform Financial Aid deadline March 15 (College Bound students, February 1) –Almost 50% receive financial aid –Significant cuts to State Work-Study –Increase in State Need Grant Funding –Changes to Ability to Benefit –200%-300% increase in aid applications

17. Enrollments in 2011-12: 12,718 FTES – 18,604 Headcount In 2010-2011: Nearly 1,500 Running Start students completed an associate degree or certificate at the same time they graduated from high school. 2,400 Running Start students transfer directly to public baccalaureates annually. About 4,000 Running Start students continued to attend a community college after graduating from high school the prior spring. Running Start Running Start Students by College Credit-Load, Fall 2011 New data: >15 credits.5% 1-5 credits 16% 6-10 credits 4.5% 11-15 credits 79%

18. Running Start Legislature limited state funding for RS students for first time, as of June 2011. State will pay for combined total 1.2 FTE between the high school and the college. Student is charged tuition for additional credits if enrolled for more than 15 college credits of combined 1.2 FTE. Waiver available for low-income students. RS students started paying mandatory fees other students pay (excluding tuition) in 2009 ‐ 11 biennium, with waiver available for low-income students. In 2010-2011, 16% received low- income fee waivers. 2011 legislature authorized State Board to charge RS students up to 10% tuition, but Board declined to do so for 2011 ‐ 12.

19. Student Government; Leadership, Legislative Training Student Programs and Events Student Rights, Advocacy, Lobbying Clubs Student Ambassadors Phi Theta Kappa – 2 year honor society 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 Speech and Debate, Radio and TV Stations, Student Publications Service Learning, Volunteer and Mentorship Programming Student Life

20. Your SBCTC Contacts Scott Copeland, scopeland@sbctc.edu Student Services Policy Associate (Financial Aid, Admissions/Registration, Disability Services, Transfer, Running Start, Advising, Career and Employment)scopeland@sbctc.edu Sherry Nelson, slnelson@sbctc.edu Communications & Outreach (Publications, CheckOutACollege.com)slnelson@sbctc.edu