Community & TechnicalColleges of Washington 2010 Fall Counselor WorkshopsWashington Council for High School-College Relations
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One system. 34 colleges. Unlimited possibilities.
29 community colleges 5 technical colleges
In Washington State: 33% enroll in community or technical
college 29% attend in-state universities 8% go to out-of-state colleges 5% community or technical college after
oneor two years
5% first attend a university and then transfer back to a two-year college within a year or two of high school graduation.
38% of all bachelors degree graduates transferred from a community or technical college
After high school, what?
CheckOutACollege.com
Brings together 34 colleges in one site Drives users to campus websites Launched summer 2008. Relaunched
summer 2010. More than 3,000 unique visitors each
month. Most use career interest and college search.
Search by career, college program, location, online-only option.
Paying for college, financial aid calculator, scholarship links
GED and high school completion Links to four-year and two-year colleges
CheckOutACollege.com
Redesigned and relaunched September 2010• Cleaner navigation and intuitive search tools• Career search data linked to college programs• Major improvements for disability accessibility
Added features• Google map: main and off-site campus locations• Virtual campus tour, housing links• Getting started information in Oromo, Tigrinya,
Somali, Amharic; Google Translate tool
BEFOR
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Resources for Counselors
CheckOutACollege.com• Add link to your school’s resource website
Check Out A College Brochure• Free from local community or technical
colleges• For purchase through state printer
Posters • Classrooms, counseling office, career centers
Postcards• For students, parent night, anywhere
What does “OPEN DOOR” really mean?
MYTH: It’s okay if I do poorly in high school,because I can take any community or technical college class I want. Classes are easier.
FACT: Open door simply means the colleges offer a variety of class levels and student support services to accommodate differing readiness levels.
From basic literacy to advanced physics, the placement test determines which classes students are eligible to take.
College Ready?
English 4 yearsMathematics 3-4 yearsSocial Studies 3 yearsScience 2-3 yearsForeign Language 2 yearsFine, Visual, or
Performing Arts 1-2 years
2010-11 academic year, estimated full-time undergrad resident
Tuition Comparison
Room, board, transportation and other living expenses vary per student.
TUITION
Community & technical colleges, public $ 3,135
Regional colleges & universities, public(WWU, CWU, EWU,TESC)
$ 7,689
WSU Pullman $ 8,592
UW Seattle $ 8,701
Private vocational, career colleges $ 20,750
Private four-year colleges, universities (average)
$ 27,900
Financial Aid
• CTC students eligible for full range of financial aid programs
• 36% of CTC students receive financial assistance
• Scholarships available at most CTCs• High wage/high demand
Opportunity Grant program• Aid for part-time students
Campus Housing
Apartments or dorms at– Big Bend CC, Moses Lake– Edmonds CC, Lynnwood– Green River CC, Auburn– Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon– Wenatchee Valley College– Yakima Valley CC
Housing linkscheckoutacollege.com/FindProgram/CollegeList.aspx
Athletics• Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges nwaacc.org : governing sports organization for 35 Washington, Oregon, and British
Columbia colleges.• Cross-country, basketball, baseball, golf, softball, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling
• Bellevue College Bulldogs • Big Bend CC Vikings • Centralia College Trailblazers • Clark College Penguins • Columbia Basin College Hawks • Everett Community College Trojans • Grays Harbor College Chokers • Green River Community College Gators • Highline Community College Thunderbirds • Lower Columbia College Red Devils • Olympic College Rangers • Peninsula College Pirates
• Pierce College Raiders • Seattle Community College Storm • Shoreline Community College Dolphins • Skagit Valley College Cardinals • South Puget Sound CC Clippers • Spokane Community College
Sasquatch• Tacoma Community College Titans • Walla Walla Community College
Warriors • Wenatchee Valley College Knights • Whatcom Community College Orcas • Yakima Valley Community College Yaks
Student Life
Each college has a different mix– Study Abroad– Clubs and activities– Recreational facilities, intramural sports, competitive
sports– Lecture & performing arts series, art galleries, theatre
departments, music (jazz, choir, band) – Phi Theta Kappa two-year college honor society– Service learning and community service– Radio stations – Student government and leadership training– Literary publications, student newspaper
Degree Options
Professional-Technical• Offered at BOTH community and
technical colleges• Training and skills to prepare for work
– Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – six to eight quarters (two years) -- Applied Baccalaureates have increased transfer options for AAS holders.
– Certificate of Completion – three to five quarters (nine months to a year)
Degree Options
• Not all AAS are designed to transfer– BUT most two-year colleges have
agreements with universities to accept certain AAS options with transfer English, math.
– SHB Bill 1328 allows public technical colleges to offer degrees that prepare students to transfer into certain bachelor degree programs
• Some competitive or restricted admission: pilot, dental hygiene, radiology, nursing
Degree Options
College/University Transfer• Offered at community colleges• Prepare to transfer to four-year as a
junior– Associate of Arts (AA) - Direct
Transfer Agreement DTA– Associate of Science (AS)
• Specific prerequisites for major admission (e.g. engineering, business, nursing school)
Top Ten Transfer Destinations• University of Washington (all campuses) 3,436• Washington State University (all campuses) 2,488• University of Phoenix 1,983• Central Washington University 1,403• Western Washington University 1,132• Eastern Washington University 1,043• The Evergreen State College 714• City University of Seattle 473• Seattle University 337• Saint Martin’s University 188
(2008-09)
Degree Options
Apprenticeships • The other four-year degree
– Construction and Building Trades : plumber, pipefitter, carpenter, electrician
– Food Preparation and Culinary Arts: meat cutter, chef, grocery manager
– Health Care: optician, physical therapy aide, health unit coordinator
– Manufacturing: machinist, shop electrician, high tech, aerospace
– Public Safety: firefighter, fire medic, police officer
• www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov/
“Transfer for the Trades”Associate of Applied Science in Multi-Occupational Trades provides an AAS degree option for students in registered apprenticeship programs, which can lead to future transfer opportunities.Offered at: Bates, Centralia, Columbia Basin, Renton, South Seattle, Spokane, Wenatchee Valley
Degree Options
Bachelor’s Degrees Close to HomeApplied Baccalaureates• Eight options at seven colleges
University Centers & Partnerships• Most community colleges partner with
one or more four-year universities to offer bachelor’s degrees on campus.
See resource packet or CheckOutACollege.com
Your SBCTC Contacts
• Kayeri Akweks, Student Services Policy Associate (Running Start, Advising) [email protected]
• Scott Copeland, Student Services Policy Associate (Financial Aid, Transfer) [email protected]
• Sherry Nelson, Communications Specialist, (CheckOutACollege.com, Publications) [email protected]