Orchestration of Student Success through Access

Orchestration of Student Success through Access

Preface The Promise: to Creating Opportunities Unparalleled Partnerships Realized In close association History with our community State college mandated partners, 2+2we promise to provide Common unprecedented course numbering access to system baccalaureate FACTS.org and advanced degrees of citizens of Central Florida.. Unprecedented growth Demand driven need for additional Bachelor degrees for a highly skilled workforce for Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

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Preface to Creating Unparalleled Partnerships History State mandated 2+2 Common Common course course numbering numbering system system FACTS.org Unprecedented FACTS.org growth Demand-driven Unprecedented need growth for additional Bachelor degrees Demand driven for a highly need skilled for additional workforce Bachelor for Central degrees Florida s for a highly High skilled Tech workforce Corridor for Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

The Preface challenges to Creating of a Unparalleled fast growing Partnerships state Rapid growth of History the community colleges State and mandated universities 2+2 Common More competitive course numbering freshmen system admissions FACTS.org Budget cuts Unprecedented Enrollment caps growth Demand driven Imbalances in need supply for and additional demand Bachelor degrees for a highly skilled workforce for Central Governance Florida s issues High Tech Corridor

with Preface no to shortage Creating Unparalleled of possible Partnerships solutions. History Community college bachelor s degrees? State mandated 2+2 New state universities? Common course numbering system FACTS.org Branch and Regional Campus spin-offs? Increasing prominence of private and Unprecedented growth independent college and universities? Demand driven need for additional Bachelor State college tier? degrees for a highly skilled workforce for Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

Preface to Creating Unparalleled Three Primary Drivers of Enrollment Demand State mandated 2+2 Partnerships History High Common School College course numbering system Graduation FACTS.org A Growing Demand Aspirations Population Unprecedented growth Growth During the last 10 years Florida grew by 3.2 million people 18 %. 7 High school graduation rates increased over 10 percentage points (In just the past 5 years). 8 College participation rates increased 3 percentage points. 9, 10 Demand driven need for additional Bachelor Florida s public & private, non-profit 4-yr degrees for a highly colleges skilled and universities. workforce 9 for 7. Central Demographic Estimating Conference of Florida s Florida. Updated July, 2005. total High population by age, race and Tech gender: April 1 1970-2030. Corridor Available at http://edr.state.fl.us/population.htm. 8. Graduation Rates by District: 1998-99 to 2004-05. Florida Department of Education. http://www.firn.edu/doe/eias/eiaspubs/grad.htm. 9. IPEDS. Fall 1995-2004 headcount enrollment (18 to 24 year-olds) in public and private non-profit, 4-year or above institutions in the State of Florida. (Excluding Miami-Dade, Chipola, Okaloosa-Walton & St. Petersburg) 10. State Population Annual Time series, July 1, 1990 to July 1, 1999 (includes revised April 1, 1990 population counts). Population Estimates Program, Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau. Enrollment grew by 110,000 students 36 % in

Preface to Creating Unparalleled State mandated 2+2 Partnerships History Common course numbering system FACTS.org A Growing Demand Early Impact of Growing Demand 1995 70% (37,263) of 53,607undergraduate applicants for UCF, FSU & UF were admitted. Average SAT = 1188. 2004 53% (38,936) of 73,784 undergraduate applicants for UCF, FSU & UF were admitted. Unprecedented growth Average Demand driven SAT = need for additional Bachelor 121816 degrees for a highly skilled workforce for Central Florida s High Tech Corridor 16. SUS Fact Books. 1995-2004. Available at http://www.flbog.org/factbook/default.asp

Preface to Creating Unparalleled Conclusion State mandated 2+2 Partnerships History Common course numbering system FACTS.org A Growing Demand Dramatic growth in demand for higher education could place serious restrictions on university access for local, academically-able students Unless we craft a new strategy. Unprecedented growth Demand driven need for additional Bachelor degrees for a highly skilled workforce for Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

The Preface Central to Florida Creating Higher Unparalleled Education Consortium State mandated 2+2 Partnerships History What strategy would provide this burgeoning student demand for higher education and Common course numbering system Increase the percentage of the local workforce with degrees? FACTS.org Assure access to regional students demanding additional degrees? Unprecedented growth Demand driven need for additional Bachelor Add to the new demography of the workforce, both advanced degrees education for a highly and skills, skilled for workforce the future of for the region? Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

The Preface Central to Florida Creating Higher Unparalleled Education Consortium State mandated 2+2 Partnerships Guaranteed Admission to UCF. History Double the number of UCF bachelor and graduate degree programs at consortium community colleges. Common course numbering system FACTS.org Unprecedented growth New joint-use facilities (250,000+ square feet). Demand driven need for additional Bachelor degrees Significant for increases a highly in skilled UCF bachelor workforce degrees for Central awardedflorida s to consortium High transfer Tech Corridor students.

The Preface Central to Florida Creating Higher Unparalleled Education Consortium State mandated 2+2 Partnerships Preferential and concurrent History admission to selective UCF programs. Coordinated advising and support. Common course numbering system FACTS.org Joint philanthropy to support student scholarships and access. Unprecedented growth Demand driven need for additional Bachelor Focus on strategic program areas: Engineering, degrees Business, for Health a highly & Nursing, skilled Education workforce and for Central Digital Media. Florida s High Tech Corridor

Preface to Creating Unparalleled Advantages of Regional Strategy State mandated 2+2 Partnerships History Broaden & guarantee local access. Greater efficiency of public resources. Common course numbering system FACTS.org Flexibility to adapt to future growth / needs. Unprecedented growth Demand driven Maintain mission need / avoiding for additional mission drift Bachelor degrees for a highly skilled workforce for Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

Preface to Creating Unparalleled State mandated 2+2 Partnerships Common course numbering system FACTS.org Challenges of Regional Strategy Focus on students not History the institution, supporting student swirl to reach the desired outcomes. While efficient, it is not free. Capital and operating budgets will expand. Unprecedented growth Partnership in providing the knowledge base of the Orlando Citistate will be vital. Demand driven need for additional Bachelor degrees for a highly skilled workforce for Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

Preface The Central to Creating Florida Unparalleled Higher Education Partnerships Consortium Timeline State mandated 2+2 History November 2005: Joint resolution by boards of trustees of Brevard, Lake Sumter, Seminole, and Valencia community colleges and UCF. April 2006: Public announcement of the Consortium, and ongoing expansion for the partnership and implementation of Consortium principals. Common course numbering system FACTS.org Unprecedented growth Demand driven need for additional Bachelor September degrees for 2006: a highly Creation skilled of the workforce brand and for the promise Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

Preface The Central to Creating Florida Unparalleled Higher Education Partnerships Consortium State mandated 2+2 History November 2007: Initial Summit inviting leadership from K 12, community college, and UCF Common course numbering system District level work groups were established to review: FACTS.org Communication and education of students and families Unprecedented growth Demand driven need for additional Bachelor Regional alignment including testing, degrees for a highly skilled workforce for curriculum, and outreach Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

Preface The Central to Creating Florida Unparalleled Higher Education Partnerships Consortium April 2008 : Second History Summit 150 State participants mandated (www.collegeaccess.ucf.edu) 2+2 Communications needs identifying benefits, experiences, pathways, and tracking mechanisms. Common course numbering system FACTS.org Unprecedented growth Alignment of timelines, projects, and calendars Demand driven Networking connections need for additional Bachelor degrees for a highly skilled workforce for Central Florida s High Tech Corridor

Preface to Creating Unparalleled Orchestration: Promise to Reality Partnerships Creating Pathways for HistoryAccess through: State Marketing mandated Task Force 2+2 Joint Advising Developing and Marketing a Brand Branding and Identifying Common course numbering system FACTS.org Consensus on graphic Unprecedented growth The K 12 Guarantee: Demand driven Data Exchange need for College additional Access Bachelor degrees System alignment Summit Initiative for a highly skilled workforce for Message delivery Central Florida s High Tech Corridor Communication Seamless Transition Tracking

Marketing Creating and Identifying the Brand

Design Elements DirectConnect to UCF logo Gold background with black text Guaranteed ENTRY stamp Photography of real students Flexibility in design and copy

Marketing Materials Banners Cinema Facebook General and Partner specific Brochures Joint Radio Campaign Outdoor Postcards Posters Print Promo Items Stationery Web page

New Initiatives 2008 09 Internet/Social Networking Sites Joint Ads in High School Newspapers Additions to Website Video Student Tools/Resources On line DirectConnect card CRM templates for messages

COMMUNICATION Through Data Exchange and Alignment

Collaborative Approach Prong Two: Collaborative approach Joint e-mails at designated mileposts Joint message e-mails at designated mileposts Joint community presentations Joint community presentations (counselor seminar) (counselor seminar) Joint campus workshops (skillshops) Joint campus workshops (skillshops) Collaborative staffing (staff meetings) Collaborative staffing (staff meetings)

Data Sharing Key ingredient of partnership success! Includes: Lists of active DC students 25,000 students at 4 CCs (Fall08) Approx. 10,000 in UCF database Various reports Transcripts sent for TSR/Adm.

Communication Plan Student begins at CC DC attribute placed on record Tracked at multiple times during year Developed a comprehensive data exchange timeline with each partner Sent various communication during school year UCF advisor has access to CC database (Sample message) http://www.regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/email_template2/indexdcvcccr M2.html

Pathways Advising for Success

Joint Advisors Four professional advisors Employed by UCF, but advise only community college students Offices located at community college campuses Responsible for assisting students from 30-45 college hours Responsible for assisting students with GenED, Prerequisites, and Academic Plan

Advising Best Practices Student intake and interview Review community college transcript/audit Full-time vs. Part-time Remedial courses completed Grade point average Repeat courses Career goals aligned with major Appropriate UCF major and CC pre-major selected

Transition Advising Explain transition process Create timeline for the student schedule academic plan Explain admissions process in detail Prepare student for multiple academic pathways Maintain advising until student has 45 hrs The Hand-off.

College Access Summit: bringing it all together

College Access Summit Regional strategy to expand access to the bachelor s degree communication data sharing organizational alignment summits in November 2007 and April 2008 K-12, community college, and UCF leaders District-level work groups www.collegeaccess.ucf.edu

Strategic integration Regional Campuses with Online@UCF to expand access to degrees $650,000 grant through the Sloan Foundation s Localness initiative Initial programs: Bachelor of Applied Science Pre-health professions, M.S.W., R.N.-B.S.N., and M.S.N. Interdisciplinary studies, B.S.

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