The Development of a Standalone Transfer Department Martha A. Cordova Director of Transfer Services Maria G. Guerrero Case Management/Transfer Specialist

Collaboration/Partnership 6 Key Elements on how AWC Transfer Model was successfully created, developed and implemented Vision Purpose Personnel Space Budget Collaboration/Partnership

Transfer Services 2006-2007 2007-2008 85% Incoming Process Evaluation of CLEP, AP, Military, and External Institution credits. 15% Outgoing Process Transfer Fair One-on-One Student Appointment *Transfer Coordinator, 1 office, no budget 60 % Incoming Process 40% Outgoing Process – added new activities Field trips (ASU and UA) University representative resource table visits Classroom presentations Evening Transfer Workshop Transfer Fair One-on-One Student Appointment *Transfer Coordinator, PT-Transcript Evaluator, 1 office, shared cubicle, no budget *Submitted budget proposal for 2008-2009

Transfer Services 2009-2010 2011-2013 40% Incoming Process 100% 60% Outgoing Process Field trips (ASU and UA) once a year University representative resource table visits Classroom presentations Transfer Week (Transfer Fair) Visits to other AWC Learning Centers Evening Transfer Workshop One-on-One Student Appointments Pathways (8) *Transfer Coordinator, PT-Transcript Evaluator, 2 offices, 2 Student Workers and a $17, 000 budget **Program Review 100% Outgoing Process Field trips (ASU(3), GCU(1), NAU(1) and UA(1).) University representative resource table visits Classroom presentations Transfer Thursday Transfer Week Transfer Days – La Paz & South County Transfer Sessions Visits to other AWC Learning Centers Pathways (over 100) Participate at events on campus (Educational Night at every Learning Center, Experience AWC, High School Counselor Breakfast, Moms night out, Faculty Gear Up, Professional Development) *Transfer Coordinator, Part-Time Transfer Specialist, 3 Student Workers, 2 offices, and a budget. * October 2012 PACTO Grant– gained two more offices, one front counter, office supplies, and technology.

2013-2014 2014-Present 100% Incoming Process Outgoing Process Field trips (ASU (2), GCU(2), NAU (1) and UA (2).) University representative resource table visits Classroom presentations Transfer Thursdays Transfer Week Transfer Days Transfer Sessions One-on-One Student Appointments Visits to other AWC Learning Centers Pathways (over 140) Participate at events on campus (Educational Night at every Learning Center, Experience AWC, High School Counselor Breakfast, Moms night out, Faculty Gear Up, Professional Development) *Director of Transfer Services, Full time Transcript Evaluator, 4 offices, 3 Student Workers and a budget Kept all previous events and added the following: Oct. 2014-New position: Case Management/Transfer Specialist 35% under Transfer Services only. 2015 ASU came on board!! We have all three in-state universities at our campus. Implemented new events: University Days for all partner institutions. Implemented Transfer Bucks Evening Transfer Fair (3:30-7:00) Current Budget: 32,000

Internal & External Partners TRIO- Student Support Services (KEYS) Career & Academic Advising Services CAMP – College Assistant Migrant Program Universities – Field trips, activities PACTO – Partners Advancing Completion trough Transfer Opportunities Program Coordinators, Directors, Division Chairs Faculty Other AWC Learning Centers

University Specific Days Activities & Events Activities EVENTS Transfer Thursdays Transfer Sessions Field Trips University Representative Resource Tables Transfer and Academic Services Club Student appointments Classroom presentations Coordinating student appointments for university representatives Participate at other events to promote our department. **Transfer Bucks Passport Transfer Fairs Morning Transfer Fair Evening Transfer Fair South County Transfer Day La Paz County Transfer Day University Specific Days Lumberjack Transfer Monday Wildcat Transfer Tuesday Sun Devil Transfer Wednesday University of Phoenix -Love Learning Day Grand Canyon University – Matadors to Lopes Day

Partners Advancing Completion through Transfer Opportunities (PACTO) Goals: PACTO’s three objectives are to close access gaps to underserved populations, optimize program partnerships leading to college readiness, and to increase student success by implementing instructional support. Case Management/Transfer Specialist AVID Peer Mentors Cohort Students Transfer Club AWC-NAU Case Management System Flowchart Referral form

Transfer & Academic Services Club “Stay on TASC and transfer fast!” The purpose of the AWC Transfer and Academic Services Club is to assist students in planning for their transition to a four-year institution by providing peer support, up to date information, community service and multiple educational opportunities. Why Students Join? Universities & Transfer Program Information Get Involved in School and Community Activities Make New Friends & Build Leadership Skills Take Trips to Arizona Universities Build Transfer Portfolio

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Tracking Students Marketing Transfer Website Digital Screen Student Appointments TAG Transfer Bucks Points Implementing 2016-2017 “AXE” NAU Agreements AZTap UA Agreements Future events and growth – Wish list Virtual Fair Transfer Award Ceremony/Recognition Peer Mentors Assistant Administrator Transfer Website Digital Screen Flyers/Posters Emails to faculty Emails to students Facebook

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