Spring Advisor Day ConferenceJanuary 29, 2010

Panelists

Vance Laine, Heartland Community College, Academic Advisor

Rachel Smith, Illinois State University, Office of Admissions

Wendi Whitman, Illinois State University, University College Academic Advisement

Admissions and Advisement have different “expertise” areas- the goal is to complement each unit’s work

We need to work together to help students!

How did this get started in Admissions?

Pathway to Parkland (UIUC) ISU Admissions met with Heartland

Student Services in early 2009Transfer plans of study specifically for

Heartland advisors/students using HCC course numbers

On the Spot Admissions

How did this get started in University College?

University College piloted “pre-admission” advisement in Spring 2006

Initial work with Admissions Office Concern about underprepared students lead to

seeking a solution Tracking of requests: Since Spring 2006 to

present, we collected information on contacts for this population= approximately 600 students

Approximately 50% of this student population enrolled at Illinois State for at least one semester.

While the majority of students were full time students, there were notable numbers of part time students.

High school students seeking pre-admission advisement were more likely to enroll at Illinois State.

“Exploring” transfer students were just under 50% likely to enroll compared to 40% previously.

University College Academic Advisement continues to explore ways to assist students Implementation of Outreach Advisor Future plans to implement Transfer Specialist Advisor

Direct communication lines

Single point of contact for advising questions – Wendi Whitman

Periodic meetings focusing on a specific ISU college, school, or department

Sharing information with ISU transfer admissions staff

About 400 AA/AS students with GPA > 2.50 graduate from Heartland each year. Most transfer to ISU.

In any given semester 750-820 ISU students are transfers from HCC

Average ISU GPA of transfers from HCC is around 2.9, similar to other transfers and slightly below native ISU students (around 3.0)

Assuming a student earns an AA or AS and has at least a C in all the prerequisite courses listed at www.mcn.ilstu.edu/undergraduate/prelicensure/admission_requirements.shtml

 What kind of profile (particularly GPA range) fits the students who actually get admitted to the BSN sequence? What factors other than GPA are considered in the competitive selection process?

It appears from the sample 4 year plan for Arts Technology, ART/MUS/THE 276 Basic Skills Digital needs to be taken before junior year (recommended 1st semester freshman year). If an AA student transfers into this program, is it still possible to complete the degree in 4 semesters at ISU?

Realistically, if a student transfers into Art Education, Music Education, or Theatre Education after an AA degree, should they plan on 2 ½ years or 3 years to complete the degree including student teaching?

Does the College of Fine Arts prefer that community college students transfer to ISU after one year? In other words, are students more likely to get accepted into their preferred major if they transfer after one year at the community college vs. two years at the community college?

Are these standard substitutions? HCC’s calculus or business calculus

substituting for finite math HCC’s weather course EASC 151 for

ISU’s GEO 211 HCC’s technical graphics course TECH

114 for ISU’s TEC 116 Technical Drawing

HCC’s PHYS 110 – Physics in Everyday Life for ISU’s PHY 105

Better awareness of some lesser-known majors

More accurate planning for direct admission into an ISU major

Better focus in electives to reduce total time to complete bachelor’s degree

Stronger academic preparation for the first semester at ISU

Better prepared students Some Illinois State

students take classes at Heartland

Heartland students transfer to Illinois State

New Start students return to Illinois State

Community college transfer students increasing due to economic difficulties

“On the Spot” Admissions to include UCAA advisor

Transfer plans of study for feeder community colleges

Transfer Student Information Sessions for visiting transfer students

Online Transfer SeminarAcademic Information

Session for Transfer Day Program

Department/School focus to answer reoccurring questions for HCC advisors

Utilize UCAA liaison

Community College Counselor Update from Admissions

Be accessible to transfer students