Arizona State University: Creating a Culture of Transfer

Arizona State University:
Creating a Culture of Transfer
Pathways, tools, and resources to help your
students transfer
Kate Lehman, University Academic Advising
Lisa McIntyre, Transfer Systems Development
Kelly Robles, Community College Relations
Barbara Sowden, University Technology Office
Agenda
Arizona State University
Creating a Culture of Transfer
• Transfer Pathways
• Online Transfer Tools
• Student Support
Questions
Arizona State
University
New American University
Arizona State University has developed a
new model for the American Research
University, creating an institution that is
committed to excellence, access and
impact. ASU measures itself by those it
includes, not by those it excludes. ASU
pursues research that contributes to the
public good, and ASU assumes major
responsibility for the economic, social and
cultural vitality of the communities that
surround it.
Four distinct campuses in metro Phoenix
Valley
One of the top 10 producers of Fulbright
Scholars
Over 300 academic undergraduate
programs and majors offered by highly
ranked colleges and schools.
62,089
undergraduates
7,992
New Transfers to
ASU Fall 2013
4,335
New Arizona
Transfers to ASU
Fall 2013
3,657
New Non-Arizona
Transfers to ASU
Fall 2013
Culture of Transfer:
Pathways
academic preparation is key
data driven success model
General
Education
Pathways
Associates
Degree
Tuition
Benefit
Culture of Transfer:
Online Tools
ASU Degree Search
Allow students to make informed
decisions regarding major and career.
Integrated search tool includes
admissions information, degree
requirements, transfer agreements,
and career data.
Clearly indicates predictors of
success by major.
Degree Search
Degree Search
Degree Search
Degree Search
Degree Search
My ASU
Pathway Tracker
Provide students personalized feedback
on progress towards transfer and ASU
degree.
Allows for early intervention by
community college and university
advisors.
Pathway Tracker
Pathway Tracker
Pathway Tracker
Transfer Credit Guide
Create more visibility of applicability
of transfer credits.
Centralize, standardize and simplify
evaluation process.
Allow students to self-help.
Prepare for academic success at
ASU.
Transfer Credit Guide
Transfer Credit Guide
Culture of Transfer:
Student Support
Paying for College
Fall 2012, $4 million in institutional need
based aid (grants) was awarded to
Arizona transfer students
Scholarship search tool
http://students.asu.edu/scholarships
Scholarships by major
ASU Transfer Specialists
ASU Transfer Orientation
Highly encouraged of all transfer
students.
A six hour event, with:
• one-on-one meetings with advisors
• presentations on career services,
student success, off campus and
university housing, the Pat Tillman
Veterans’ Center and others
ASU School-Centric Academic Advising
Differs for types of transfer students:
• AGEC
• Pathways
• Out of state partnerships
Advising is done in the department or
school of the major.
• While transfer students are not yet
tracked, major maps are a helpful tool.
• Use of DARS tracking and graduation
audit.
Questions?
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