(STEM) 2 A Model for STEM Transfer Student Success

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1 (STEM) 2 A Model for STEM Transfer Student Success National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) 13 th Annual Conference February 2015 Dr. Maria Dela Cruz, (STEM) 2 Project Director Sam Barrozo, (STEM) 2 Academic Transition Coordinator

2 Presentation Overview Pop Quiz About the Grant Outreach Component Transition Component Summary Q & A

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

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

5 Pop Quiz Transfer students do not need Peer Mentoring TRUE FALSE! or FALSE?

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

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

8 (STEM) 2 CSUF (STEM) 2 Strengthening Transfer Education & Matriculation in STEM HSI STEM (Title III) grant from US Department of Education Collaborative grant with Citrus, Cypress and Santiago Canyon Colleges Produce more community STEM transfers to the fouryear institutions

9 Outreach Component Community College Partnership Peer Mentors Outreach CSUF Preview Day CSUF Welcome Day Summer Research Experience (SRE)

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

11 Active (STEM) 2 Student Participants Citrus College: Fall 2013-Spring 2014 = 983 Cypress College Fall 2013-Spring 2014 = 127 Santiago Canyon College Fall 2013-Spring 2014 = 247

12 Peer Mentors

13 Peer Mentors CSUF students in the STEM fields who have experience in the transfer transition process In many cases, Peer Mentors are students who transferred from the partner colleges Outreach Activities Meet with students one-on-one at the community colleges Facilitate workshops Classroom presentations and information tables

14 Preview In the Fall, Partner Community Colleges only invited Visit Research Labs Student panel Lunch in the Dorms

15 CSUF Welcome Day In the Spring, University wide Open House Designed to introduce students and their families to CSUF (STEM) 2 added components tailored to our partner community college students and families (lab tours and student panel)

16 Summer Research Experience (SRE)

17 Program Specifics 8-week summer program that exposes community college students to research Selected participants placed in a lab with a faculty mentor 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

18 SRE DATA as of Fall : 26 participants (31% URM) 26 of 26 transferred to a four-year institution (100%) 8 of 26 transferred to CSUF (31%) 2013: 35 participants (53% URM) 31 of 35 transferred to a four-year institution (89%) 17 of 35 transferred to CSUF (49%) 2014: 39 participants (51% URM) 18 of the 39 will transfer to a four-year institution (46%) 11 of the 39 will transferred to CSUF (31%)

19 SRE Success Stories Changing University Choices Peer Mentor Continued Research Publications Conference Presentations

20 Transition Component Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) Transfer Resource Center (TRC) Early Warning System (EWS) Academic Transition Program (ATP)

21 Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) Present with Assistant Deans of College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Engineering & Computer Science Services offered to all STEM Transfers Transfer Resource Center (TRC) Early Warning System (EWS)

22 Transfer Resource Center (TRC) McCarthy Hall 525 Break area with a microwave & couches Study Tables Technology recharging stations Computers for use Peer Mentors- for student assistance Workshops- Seminars, Professional, Timemanagement, De-stress, etc.

23 TRC Usage (STEM) 2 Transfer Resource Center has seen a 63% increase of usage from year 2 to year 3 of the grant. Past year average monthly usage 555 students In both years, over 90% of students utilizing the Center were upperclassmen (Junior standing and above). In both years, Under Represented Minority student usage was at 47%

24 Early Warning System Collaboration with Faculty to Gather Feedback Regarding Progress of Transfer Students in their Courses Gateway Courses Only Students Who Might Benefit from Some Support will Receive an from Sam Take Advantage of this Resource by Making an Appointment This is NOT Probation!

25 EWS Participation Data Spring % student participation Fall % student participation Spring % student participation Fall % student participation Challenges Limited Faculty Participation

26 Academic Transition Program 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

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

28 Advising & Support Sessions 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 STEM Transfer Student Support Setting goals Navigating Academic/Student Support services Skill building (i.e. time-management, networking)

29 Development activities Academic Development activities Tutoring, Office Hours Supplemental Instruction Seminars Professional Development activities Career Center Workshops & Professional Skills Workshop hosted by (STEM) 2 /University STEM Specialist Resume building/ Interview skills Career Fairs Time-management (Adult Re-entry Center) Communication skills (ECS)

30 Join STEM related Club College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics Math Club Chem/Biochem Club Biology Club College of Engineering & Computer Science MAES Society of Women Engineers IEEE

31 Benefits of ATP Help ease the Transfer Shock Networking with other students Creating a community on-campus Being exposed to important academic resources & opportunities Stipend for attending WELCOME DAYS Eligibility for Fall 2014/Spring 2015 Scholarship Priority Registration

32 ATP Data After First Semester ATP students (Fall 2013 cohort) did better than the general STEM Transfer Class in Academic Success and Persistence. Dean s List ATP (35%) versus Transfer Class (12%) Persisted in STEM major ATP (100%) vs TC (93%) Left the University ATP (0%) vs TC (15%)

33 ATP Success Stories ECS ACE Scholarship; CASECS CSUF Student Recognition SI leader, Math Circle, Edison Scholarship South Coast Geological Society Award Recipient for presentation; LSAMP Spring/Summer/Fall Research Dean's List Fall 2013 Organic Chemistry Award 2013; SI leader for OCHEM; McNair Scholar LSAMP student research award/scholarship; Dr. Cuajunco's research Lab; MHIRT 2013; MARC Edison scholarship; Summer Internship 2013 at NASA JPL; Hadoop Fun w/scholars J-Faculty advised research Intern at Southern California Gas Company Research Career Preparatory Program 2013

34 Campus Partners University Outreach Office Diversity Initiatives & Resource Center Career Center Pollak Library Research Programs LSAMP McNair Scholars MARC HHMI

35 Summary Less likely to persist than native students EWS, ATP and TRC Less likely to be involved in high impact practices SRE and ATP Need of Peer and Faculty Mentoring Peer Mentoring, ATP and SRE Transfer Shock Outreach, Peer Mentoring, EWS, ATP and TRC

36 Questions? Contact Info Dr. Maria Dela Cruz, CSU Fullerton Project Director Sam Barrozo, CSU Fullerton Academic Transition Coordinator