Cincinnati Pathways, Associate s Degree to Bachelors' degree all within four miles! Jen Martin

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1 Cincinnati Pathways, Associate s Degree to Bachelors' degree all within four miles! Andrew C. Coggins Jr. Assistant Director, Transfer and Lifelong Learning Center University of Cincinnati Jen Martin Program Chair for Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

2 Cincinnati Pathways Cincinnati Pathways is a partnership between Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and the University of Cincinnati. The program is designed to assist students who complete an associate degree from Cincinnati State to seamlessly transition to the University of Cincinnati for completion of a bachelor s degree.

3 5 minutes and 2 miles for a Bachelors! Cincinnati State Cincinnati State A four mile round trip between the two campuses! UC

4 Mission Statement Cincinnati State Technical and Community College provides student-focused, accessible, quality technical and general education, academic transfer, experiential and cooperative education and workforce development.

5 Quick facts about CSTCC 10,707 students enrolled for 2014 Fall Semester Growth of 24% over the last 5 years 67% (7,126) of students are part-time 66% live in Hamilton County, 20% adjoining Ohio counties, 7% Kentucky, 2% Indiana Offers more than 75 Associate Degrees and 40 Certificate programs in Business Technologies, Health and Public Safety, Engineering Technologies, Humanities and Sciences and Information Technologies.

6 Mission Statement The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

7 Quick Facts About UC 43,691 Total enrollment, 32, 677 Undergraduate, 11,014 Graduate and Professional, Fall Semester 2014 Undergraduate Full Time 25,886 Part Time 6,791 Ohio Residents is at 79.1% of students with 34,567 On-Campus residents are 5, Programs of study are available No. 3, Up-and-Coming Universities (US News + World) Among the world s most beautiful campuses (Forbes) Inventors of Co-op at the college level in 1906

8 So what makes up this Cincinnati Pathways?

9 Cincinnati Pathways components Cincinnati Pathways Scholars program where CSTCC students with at least 15 Semester hours and a 3.25 minimum GPA can receive a special UC affiliate identification card, access to UC Libraries, invitations to select programs and events and membership in the UC Recreation Center with special rates. Share detailed information about courses and programs to help determine if an how credits will transfer.

10 Cincinnati Pathways components Share office space and computers within CSTCC Academic Transfer Center for UC Advisers who wish to meet with CSTCC students who are interested in attending UC after completing their associate degrees. Cross train academic advisers at each institution on software used to track course and program requirements.

11 Cincinnati Pathways components Adopt common software that allows CSTCC student to see their earned credit and how it applies toward their degrees at UC. Provide student who transfer to UC before earning their associate degrees the opportunity to earn that degree in absentia from CSTCC using UC credits reverse transfer.

12 Cincinnati Pathways components Any graduate of the CSTCC Honors Program will be accepted into the UC Honors Program, and be granted credit for two University Honors Program experiences. Such students will have the opportunity to graduate as Honors Scholars from UC.

13 Cincinnati Pathways Scholarship CSTCC students that graduate from CSTCC with at least a 3.4 GPA and matriculate to UC for a full time on campus Bachelors Degree will be eligible for a $2100 annual scholarship award. Good for two academic years, a total of 4 semesters. To be eligible for second academic year must have earned at least 24 semester hours with a 3.2 UC GPA.

14 What are the advantages for the student?

15 Cost savings for the first two years of college Cost based on the current 2014/2015 Tuition Rates CSTCC UC difference per hour $ $ $ hours $ 2, $ 5, $ 3, semesters $ 8, $ 22, $ 13,081.60

16 Some numbers for consideration 2011 Autumn Quarter 57 Awarded 33 apply grad 57% rate 2012 Fall Semester 44 Awarded 32 apply grad 72% rate 2013 Fall Semester 22 Awarded 7 apply grad 31% rate 2014 Fall Semester 19 Awarded

17 Thank you for your time!!