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Martha Ellis, Ph.D.Associate Vice Chancellor for Community College PartnershipsUniversity of Texas SystemFor Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationPostsecondary Success 2nd Annual Convening June 2010

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State of TexasEight University systems comprised of 38 universities

UT System is largest

9 general academic institutions

6 health science centers

202,240 students

33% of all students enrolled in academic institutions

67% of all students enrolled in health-related institutions

Coordinated by THECB

50 Community College Districts—Independent

610,500 students

75% of the state’s freshmen and sophomores

78% of all Texas minority students in higher education

Coordinated by THECB

Independent School Districts (ISDs) –K-12

1,268 districts

Governed by TEA

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Increasing the number of community college students transferring in Texas

Statewide responsibility including joint legislative platform

Increasing collaboration among institutions

Implementing change at state and local level

Helping students complete a degree

Fostering a robust economic future in Texas

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Increasing the number of community college students transferring in Texas

Statewide responsibility including joint legislative platform

Increasing collaboration among institutions

Implementing change at state and local level

Helping students complete a degree

Fostering a robust economic future in Texas

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UTS: Core Completed at Community College and University GPA

UTS: Associate Degree Completers and University GPA

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Focus Groups with successful community college transfer students

Credit hours upon transfer Hours lost upon transfer

Demographics:

50 %male/female 46% 1st Generation

47%Hispanic, 38% White, 7% African American, 7% Asian

59% 18-24 yrs of age 41% 25 yrs and older

Focus Groups with successful community college transfer students

Credit hours upon transfer Hours lost upon transfer

Demographics:

50 %male/female 46% 1st Generation

47%Hispanic, 38% White, 7% African American, 7% Asian

59% 18-24 yrs of age 41% 25 yrs and older

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Students say:

Academically well prepared by cc for university

Advising is lacking at both cc and university

Customer service needs to be improved in student services

Must be highly self motivated to navigate the system

Recommendations:

Provide better information and utilize technology

Eliminate competitive attitudes between institutions

Students say:

Academically well prepared by cc for university

Advising is lacking at both cc and university

Customer service needs to be improved in student services

Must be highly self motivated to navigate the system

Recommendations:

Provide better information and utilize technology

Eliminate competitive attitudes between institutions

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