Anneliese Beswick & Andrea Schwartz Pathway to Purdue Agriculture: An Indiana agriculture Student’s Journey Anneliese Beswick & Andrea Schwartz The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016

presenters Andrea Schwartz Anneliese Beswick Assistant Director, Pathway to Purdue & Transfer Programs Purdue University College of Agriculture Andrea Schwartz Agriculture Program Chair & Assistant Professor Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016

What is pathway to purdue agriculture? PATHWAY TO PURDUE AGRICULTURE is a partnership between the Purdue University College of Agriculture and Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette. It makes higher education even more accessible to Indiana students. PATHWAY TO PURDUE AGRICULTURE allows Ivy Tech students to co-enroll at Purdue to prepare for an undergraduate degree in the College of Agriculture. PATHWAY TO PURDUE AGRICULTURE students can earn an Associate of Science in Agriculture from Ivy Tech, while simultaneously working toward a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Purdue. So, how does it work? The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016

How does it work? Ivy Tech Courses First Semester: Apply to Pathway IvyPASS STAR BGR First Semester: AGR10700 AGR 10100 AGR 1XXXX Agriculture Course Second Semester: Third Semester: Apply to Purdue Fourth Semester: Ivy Tech Courses The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016

Why was it developed? Access Readiness Engagement Increase access to a Purdue College of Agriculture Degree Readiness Increase readiness for successful completion of A.S. and B.S. degrees Engagement Engage students in the Purdue University community and academic culture as freshmen The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016

History & current figures 2010-2013 Admits: 107 Transfers: 65 Graduates: 32 2013-2016 Admits: 114 Transfers: 23 Graduates: None yet The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016

eligibility Minimum Core Agriculture Minimum 2.0 high school academic core GPA (includes English, Science, Social Science, College-Preparatory Math, and Foreign Language coursework) Be deemed “program ready” by Ivy Tech H.S. Grads Will earn a high school diploma or equivalent certificate prior to enrollment Indiana Residents Must be an Indiana Resident Agriculture Students with an interest in studying Agriculture The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016

Benefits to students Transfer Transfer to Purdue after 2+ years Take basic core classes Pathway to Purdue Agriculture Transfer to Purdue after 2+ years with A.S. & only 2 years left to B.S Start at Purdue with peers; experience 4-year college from start Take basic core classes at Ivy Tech Benefits of both institutions The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016

Special considerations Financial Aid LRC Admissions Tuition/Fees Orientation Programs Classes Housing Parking Athletics Tutoring Special considerations The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016

Questions? Anneliese Beswick: kaya@purdue.edu Andrea Schwartz: aschwartz1@ivytech.edu The Art of Collaboration - IACRAO Conference October 2016