Multi-campus collaboration: An Examination of a Dual- Admission Program
Overview City University of New York History Role of the Community College Baccalaureate admission standards CUNY Justice Academy Partnerships at Bronx Community College and Kingsborough Community College Transfer process
City University of New York
This greatly expanded University, serving record enrollments, offers tuition-free education to nearly six in 10 fulltime undergraduates thanks to federal, state and CUNY financial aid. In contrast to the crushing debt other students typically carry at many public and private institutions, 85 percent of CUNY s full-time students are student loan debt free. www.cuny.edu
Role of the Community College Access Low Cost Community Centered Educational Diversity Liberal Arts Education College Readiness General Education Requirements Transferability
Access to baccalaureate granting institutions
CUNY Justice Academy The CJA is a unique transfer focused collaboration that links selected associate degree programs at six City University of New York (CUNY) Community Colleges to baccalaureate degree programs at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
CUNY Justice Academy John Jay College of Criminal Justice decided to phase out its associates degree programs. Many students still needed a way to enter the senior college since not all students would be accepted from their freshman year.
CJA advisor on CC campus impact Student can get first hand knowledge of CJA program Stay abreast of deadlines, important dates, and ongoing institutional changes Facilitates individual and group registration sessions Assists with ongoing advisement Provide evening hours for students Coordinates workshops Graduate s Orientation Meet John Jay
Criminal Justice Major The Criminal Justice major provides the student with opportunities to study many facets of the criminal justice system. If he/she is planning to attend graduate or professional school or pursue a career in law enforcement, judicial or correctional agencies, this major is for him/her.
Science for Forensics The major in Forensic Science provides academic and professional training for work in forensic science laboratories. If the student is planning to pursue a career as a research scientist, teacher or medical professional, this major is designed for him/her.
Forensic Financial Analysis The major in Forensic Financial Analysis combines coursework in accounting and economics with training in the tools and techniques used to detect and prevent fraud. If the student is interested in a career in the anti-fraud community, whether in the private sector or with government, this program can give him/her a unique marketability to employers.
What colleges are involved?
BCC Campus Opened in 1957 on 43 acres of land, BCC is located in the University Heights section of the Bronx, New York BCC offers more than 30 degree programs America s first community college campus designated a National Historic Landmark
BCC Demographics A little over 11,000 students Latino/Hispanic: 61% Black, Non-Hispanic: 33% White, Non-Hispanic: 3% Asian/Pacific Islander: 3% Full-time students: ~57% Part-Time: ~43% Female students: 57% Male student: 43% Criminal Justice: approximately1100 students Science for Forensic: approximately 76 students
CJA at BCC Grant funded internship program geared straight to Criminal Justice students Grant funded Criminal Justice Advisors Various on and off campus activities to keep student motivated
KCC Campus & Demographics
CJA at KCC Opportunities Criminal Justice students have on campus CJA advisor s impact on campus New Start program
Second Chance Policy If there is a former John Jay student, who left John Jay on academic probation or as the result of an academic dismissal, he/she is subject to the Second Chance Policy. This policy was put in place to ensure that the student succeed at John Jay if the student decide to return. It allows the student to have his/her prior John Jay GPA erased provided they met certain criteria's.
Second Chance Policy Criteria Completed at least 30 credits at the community college and Earned a GPA of at least 2.50 and Received an associate degree from a CUNY Justice Academy Program
Guaranteed admission 1. Graduate with an associate s degree in CRJ, FOS, FFA at a participating community college; 2. Meet program gpa; 3. Be skills proficient in a college level English and math class.
CJA students @ John Jay Students can have an associates while working on bachelors degree Greater internship opportunities Greater study abroad opportunities Increased scholarship and job opportunities
Graduation
www.jjay.cuny.edu/cunyjusticeacademy
Contact Information Laura Alvarez: Bronx Community College laura.alvarez@bcc.cuny.edu Ray Bartholomew: John Jay College rbartholomew@jjay.cuny.edu Jennifer Hernandez: John Jay College jenhernandez@jjay.cuny.edu Brian Mitra: Kingsborough Community College bmitra@kbcc.cuny.edu