National Assocation for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) members and staff traveled to Atlanta to present and participate in the 16th annual National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) conference, which serves professionals who directly support transfer students, conduct transfer-related research, and create policy.…

The Office for Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) founded in 1989 focuses on P-20 education and the role of community colleges in facilitating educational access and equity. This article highlights the work of OCCRL as a research center that bridges inquiry, policy, and practice in contributing to the national dialogue on relevant…

In this article, the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) presents research that can inform policy and practice to improve student success at community colleges. Grounded in IHEP's mission of advancing college access and success for underserved students, the article shares lessons learned about the importance of data and transparency in…

This paper describes the programs and services colleges have in place to facilitate student mobility, and documents the main regional and provincial/territorial mechanisms to facilitate transfer of post-secondary credits from one institution to another. Because there are many terms used to describe elements of post-secondary transferability and…

The Rostrum is a quarterly publication of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) The Need for full Time faculty (again) by Jane Patton; (2) Reading May Be the Key to Unlocking Basic Skills Success by Janet Fulks; (3) Diversity Institute on the Right Track by Beth Smith; (4)…

This document is the transcript of the "Invited Panel Report on the Community College: Challenges and Pathways," which was given at the American Educational Research Association's 2002 Convention. Panel participants included: Michael Quanty, an Institutional Researcher at Thomas Nelson Community College and the President of the…

Provides a brief overview and critique of the Brookings Institute study, "Financing Community Colleges: An Economic Perspective," by David Breneman and Susan Nelson. Refutes the study's conclusion that most students would have a better chance of earning a bachelor's degree if they started at a four-year college. (CRB)

Addresses the motivating factors that led to research and collaboration efforts to uncover issues pertaining to transfer students at Santa Monica College (SMC) (California). Reports on SMC's five-year research project, which involved querying transfer students about their experience. The answers helped SMC adjust its curriculum, modify transfer…

This paper discusses state-level articulation agreements and the transfer behavior of college students. Several studies are described, most notably Kintzer and Wattenbarger's (1985) finding that, in the mid-1980s, eight states had formal and legally based policies and 22 additional states had state system policies. The authors assert that, given…

Since 1974, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges has investigated the curricula, students, faculty, and institutional practices related to the collegiate function in community colleges. Recent activities have focused on advancing the liberal arts and facilitating student transfer to four-year colleges and chosen occupations. For example,…

Recognizes a decline in the community college transfer function. Cites studies revealing a decrease in the number of transfer students, lower ability levels, and weakened liberal arts programs as causative factors. Calls for the transfer function's preservation through improved communication, clearly stated admissions requirements, improved…

The fiscal and demographic realities of the 1980's require increased levels of cooperation between universities and community colleges. Motivated by their mutual self-interest, a large midwestern university, the University of Kansas (KU), and one of its feeder institutions, Johnson County Community College (JCCC), a large comprehensive community…

Presents the history of articulation and transfer from the early 1900s to the present. Analyzes important research works, transfer policies, and practices during each period. Discusses themes in articulation and transfer from the 1980s that were reflected in 1990s literature, and highlights historical trends shaping articulation and transfer. (33…

With the intent of revitalizing the study of educational articulation and transfer, this collection of essays describes and assesses the current status of transfer education, points to particular problems and concerns, and highlights specific techniques, activities, and practices. The volume includes "The Transfer Function--One of Many,"…

Investigates the relationship between transfer rates and conditions that are beyond an institution's control. Finds that the percentage of students under age 25 and the percent of adults with a high school degree are positively associated with transfer, while expenditures per FTE, the percentage of males enrolled, and population density are…