Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University: An Online Pipeline For Transfer Students

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1 Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University: An Online Pipeline For Transfer Students Cam Cruickshank, Ph.D., Vice President and Campus Executive Officer

2 Presentation Outline Tiffin University Background Ivy Bridge Overview Success Coaching Partner Colleges Articulation and Partnership Opportunities Questions/Discussion

3 History Accreditation Students Learning Modalities Culture Tiffin University Background

4 Tiffin University Background History Founded in 1888, private, co-educational, residential university with undergrad, graduate, on-ground and online degree programs as well as programs abroad Accreditation Regional accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (Higher Learning Commission) Business school accreditation: Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs and European Council for Business Education (ECBE)

5 Tiffin University Background Students and Learning Modalities Brick and Click institution 1,300 Traditional Students at Tiffin Campus 1,000 Graduate Students Online, in Tiffin, and abroad 550 Degree Completion Students Online and at Academic Centers 550 Associate s degree students online 100 non-degree and undergrads in Prague 3,500 students total

6 Tiffin University Background Culture Entrepreneurial Nimble Change Without risk there is no reward

7 Ivy Bridge Overview Organizational Background Program Online Platform Enrollment History Retention Students

8 Organizational Background Organizational Sub-Unit of Tiffin University A joint venture with Altius Education, Inc. Students receive Tiffin University degree Courses taught and administered by Tiffin University faculty Financial Aid administered through Tiffin University Start-up investment funded by Altius Education

9 Organizational Background Full-time Tiffin University faculty serve as program directors, other full-time faculty teach Adjuncts that are vetted through Tiffin University Dean of Associate s Degree Programs has oversight All must have at least Master s in subject, most have terminal degrees and experience in field

10 Program Designed specifically for transfer to bachelor s degree programs Success coach for every student, who helps with time management, goal setting, and college success skills Articulation agreements with over 20 four-year institutions Convenience, flexibility, value, transferability Exemplary student services

11 Program Mission of access and opportunity Geographic and ethnic diversity U.S. and International Mix of adult learners and traditional-aged students Seeking 4-year degree or career advancement Six starts per year

12 Program 60 credit hour Associate s Degrees in: General Studies (AA) General Education Focus Business (ABA) Accounting, Business, Computer Info Technology, Healthcare Administration Criminal Justice (ACJ) Law Enforcement

13 Online Platform Asynchronous platform is best-in-class

14 Online Platform

15 Online Platform Smarthinking Synchronous Online tutoring

16 Online Platform ClassProLive Synchronous Online interaction

17 Enrollment History Insert graph here

18 Retention New Student Retention October start 86.9% (113/130) Overall Student Retention October term to January term 80.8% (319/395)

19 Retention Drop Reasons, October 2009 n=62 Unknown 5% Finances 7% Graduated 6% Life Circumstance 11% Transferred Schools 32% Academics 11% Motivation 13% Other 15%

20 Students 31% AA 46% ABA 23% ACJ

21 Students 546 total students enrolled in January 2010 term. Enrolling 200 new students every eight weeks. Anticipate over 700 for March 2010 term and 1,000 by August 2010.

22 Students 60% Adult 40% Traditional

23 Students

24 Students 69% Full-time 4% ¾-time 27% Part-time

25 Students 65% Female 44% White/Caucasian

26 Students

27 Success Coaching What is a Success Coach? Our Approach Proactive, ongoing support Advising Career Planning and Placement Four-Year College Transfer Current Coaches

28 What is a Success Coach? A Success Coach is assigned to every student once scheduled for classes Success Coaches meet with students on a weekly basis Success Coaches meet with students mostly by phone but also connect via IM, , and Facebook Scheduled meetings usually last about 25 to 30 minutes Students can (and do!) connect with their coach outside of scheduled times and multiple times per week. Meetings are tailored to the students specific needs and focus on a range of topics related to the students college experience

29 What is a Success Coach? Our Approach Success Coaching provides students with ongoing support and connection, increasing their satisfaction with the student experience, in addition to their willingness and ability to persist. How? Powerful Questions Providing Accountability Motivating Students Creating Action Plans Action Connect The Coaching Model Develop Evaluate

30 What is a Success Coach? Examples of coaching session topics include: Student effectiveness Navigating the college structure and online platform Academic success Balancing external commitments (job, family, etc.) with school Finances, including budgeting Future plans

31 Advising From day one, Success Coaches collaborate with the student to ensure that they are enrolled in classes that are advancing them towards their degree Adding, dropping, and changing classes is something that students can work with their coach to accomplish

32 Career Planning and Placement Coaches also help students identify appropriate academic majors and career goals Coaches can leverage online resources Coaches can leverage online resources (through TU) that are free to students to do vocational personality assessments in addition to cover letter and resume writing support

33 Four-Year College Transfer Coaches are identifying student s four-year college choice (if known) from day one. Coaches help students meet the requirements to transfer by supporting course selection and encouraging students to earn strong grades. Students that are undecided can leverage their coach to gain clarity around their options and future transfer goals.

34 The Value of Success Coaching For Students: Higher GPA More organized Someone to rely on; built in community More likely to graduate Ability to manage multiple commitments For IBC: High persistence rates/low attrition Real-time feedback, insight, and information from students about their experience

35 Current Coaches 8 current coaches located in Toledo, OH Success Coach Backgrounds: Social Work (2) Admissions (2) Corporate, with some Higher Ed (2) Student Affairs (1) Counseling (1)

36 Articulation Partners Current Partners What Makes a Good Partner? Categories of Desired Partners Geographically Dispersed Various Sizes and Selectivity Special Interest Institutions

37 Current Partners Partner Colleges 25 Partners, including Tiffin University All but one are Non-Profit From Boston to San Diego 7 public 15 private

38 Current Partners Insert logos here

39 What Makes a Good Partner? Regionally accredited Transfer friendly Multiple academic programs (degree completion programs work well) Nimble, less bureaucratic Entrepreneurial Complementary academic programs

40 Categories of Desired Partners Geographically dispersed. Actively seeking partners in: Texas Chicago New York Los Angeles Atlanta Seattle International

41 Categories of Desired Partners Various Sizes and Selectivity. Actively seeking partners that are: Large regional state institutions Mid-sized private institutions Selective private institutions Moderately selective state institutions

42 Categories of Desired Partners Special interest institutions. Actively seeking partners that are: Historically Black Colleges and Universities All Women s Colleges Fine Arts Colleges

43 Articulation Agreement Dual Admission Agreement Blended Program Partnership Supplemental Curriculum Partnership Articulation and Partnership Opportunities

44 Articulation Agreement Transfer credit is accepted C or better 100 level or higher Student is automatically granted Student is automatically granted admission (with conditions)

45 Articulation Agreement Partner college can recruit students in last semester of enrollment Students are advised about opportunities to transfer to partner colleges and are coached on which courses to take to maximize transfer to their desired fouryear degree Coaches are agnostic in their approach

46 Dual Admission Agreement Student applies and is admitted into both institutions Begins course work at four-year institution upon completion or associate s degree Ivy Bridge College credit counts towards bachelor s degree C or better 100 level or higher

47 Dual Admission Agreement Ivy Bridge will hand off students in last semester of associate s degree Students are advised about courses which will map well to desired four-year school Coaches help keep student motivated towards dual admission partner school

48 Blended Program Partnership Students take one course on campus (up to eight courses) each term and the rest online Students enroll as a transient or special status student at partner institution On campuses courses are those that are more difficult to teach online

49 Blended Program Partnership Campus-based courses transfer to Tiffin University and count towards associate s degree Ivy Bridge does marketing, recruitment, financial aid, and coaching Coaches help keep student motivated towards blended program partner school

50 Supplemental Curriculum Partnership Ivy Bridge would avail freshman and sophomorelevel courses to partner institution Degree completion students Courses to be used as a minor Online options for campus-based students Online post secondary options (dual enrollment) courses Provides more course options for partner institution students and eliminates instructional costs

51 Supplemental Curriculum Partnership Campus-based courses transfer to Tiffin University and count towards associate s degree Ivy Bridge does marketing, recruitment, financial aid, and coaching Coaches help keep student motivated towards blended program partner school

52 Questions/Discussion