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

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5.
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 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Pictures

11. Transfer Services Success

12. Tracking Students Marketing Transfer Website Digital Screen
Student Appointments
TAG
Transfer Bucks Points
Implementing
“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
s to faculty
s to students
Facebook

13. QUESTIONS??
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