1. Non-Traditional Student Experience Exploring, Discovering, Transitioning Experiences That Stay with Our Students

2. What is a Non-Traditional Student? www.antshe.org :Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE)

3. What defines a non-traditional student? Not a recent high school graduate. A parent with dependents to care for. Works full-time or part time. Financially independent. Attends college full or part-time. Might not have a high school diploma. Might have some college credit to transfer in.

4. Many perspectives for a Non-Traditional Student… According to a 2002 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) report, nontraditional students make up 73 percent of all students enrolled in undergraduate programs, and 39 percent of all undergraduate students are 25 years or older. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) acknowledges there is no precise definition for non-traditional student, but suggests that part-time status and age are common elements in most definitions. In a 1996 study the NCES included anyone who satisfies at least one of the following as a non-traditional student [1] :National Center for Education Statistics [1] 1. National Center for Education Statistics. "Special Analysis 2002 Nontraditional Undergraduates", Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Accessed 03/18/2009.

5. Another perspective from the Lumina Foundation… “Perhaps even more obvious: College students have changed… today’s student population is also remarkably diverse; in fact, it looks nothing like your father’s freshman class or even our own freshman classes. The 21 st century student represents all ages and income groups, all races and ethnicities, students pursuing not just four-year degrees but also adding skills and credentials of all kinds to their personal portfolios. They could attend part-time, full-time, online, on campus, and they’re likely to enroll in several institutions…In short, the student population has grown much larger and infinitely more diverse, and that growth is transforming higher education.” Jamie Merisotis, President and CEO, Lumina Foundation Opening Keynote, Scaling Up Conference, Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL - See more at: http://www.luminafoundation.org/about_us/president/speeches/2013-10-30.html#sthash.OUKbhVdG.dpufScaling Up Conference,

6. Is College Worth It For Me? www.publicagenda.org/media/is-college-worth-it-for-me-chart-11

7. Successful resources St. Joseph’s College offers the Adult Student Advisors with experience in the field of the major. One–on-one tutoring by advisor to learn all technology resources at college and overcome “form phobia” Proficiency Language Exams for college credit Dual Degree Programs BS/MS degrees Career Counseling Credit for Life Experience Hybrid and online courses Weekend Accelerated Program Military/Veteran Services DSST Challenge Exams Evening hours in all offices and cafeteria Internships with placement across the region

8. Most successful venues for adult students at St. Joseph’s College Committed academic advisors offering one– on-one tutoring to learn all technology resources at college. College credit for prior professional life experience Weekend accelerated college program

9. 2014-15 Calendar Year Non-Traditional Students Fall 2014 Spring 2015

10. Websites www.Luminafoundation.org: to increase the proportion of Americans with high quality college degrees, certificates, or other credentials to 60% by 2025. See more at: http://www.luminafoundation.org/goal_2025.html#sthash.m75Guk01.dpuf www.Luminafoundation.orgtp://www.luminafoundation.org/goal_2025.html#sthash.m75Guk01.dpuf www.adultcollegecompletionnetwork.org The Adult College Completion Network is facilitated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).adultcollegecompletionnetwork.org www.antshe.org : ANTSHE is an international partnership of students, academic professionals, institutions, and organizations whose mission is to encourage and coordinate support, education, and advocacy for the adult learner.

11. Transfer Student Adventures Exploring, Discovering, Transitioning Experiences That Stay with Our Students

12. Students on the Move Student mobility has increased in past decade Second year students often transfer to another school Students looking for a good fit for them Students exploring schools providing quality education for the cost Students desiring to feel connected/ rooted

13. Student Mobility Study Full time Transfer Student Rates 32.6% every year Most students transfer in their second year >>> Students’ transfer patterns- 51.9% transfer “in reverse”, to two year public institutions; 37.6% move laterally; 41.2% transfer from two year to four year public institutions From private colleges 41.4 % of transfers go to two year institutions. Students are seeking lower tuition cost First transfer during fourth year of study, 13% of students From report “Transfer and Mobility: A National View of Pre Degree Student Movement in Postsecondary Institutions” looking at 2.8 million full and part time students of all ages and institutional types from 2006-2011 Indiana University Project on Academic Success

14. Transfer Shock TRANSFER SHOCK : the “experience of a temporary dip in grade point average of the transfer student during the first or second semester at their new institution.” (Transfer Shock, Karen Turmond p.1) term defined by J. Hills in 1965

15. Transfer Student Course

16. Course Design Eight week course Meet once per week for 60-75minutes Taught by both staff (masters required) and faculty One credit Pass/ No Credit

18. Tools for Academic Success

19. College Library session includes: How to navigate sources for research materials Source citing information E-Res options for materials Pitfalls of Plagiarism Time management Skills Resources from www.studygs.net

20. Balancing Student Life Becoming involved but not over- extended Finding other students that respect you and your values Balancing social involvement and academic demands

21. Academic Advisement

22. Academic Advisement and Registration Advisement - major component to a successful academic career Professional and Faculty based advisors Students meet at least once every semester with an advisor *** Explore career goals and future plans so students are on the right pathway to assure timely success

23. Transition Ceremony Welcome - Transfer Students, Faculty and Staff National Anthem – sung by student music group Invocation- blessing for wisdom and courage Keynote Address- inspiring and encouraging students on their academic journey Introduction of Faculty Instructors Pin Distribution- SJC pin affirming the students as a member of the SJC College community Academic Integrity Pledge- student commits to highest ideals of academic life Benediction – expression of good wishes as students continue their academic journey

24. One-Term and One-Year Success for Full Time Transfer Students St. Joseph’s College- Patchogue NY Entering termNew Full time Entering Cohort Number One Term Success Number % One Year Success Number % Retention Rates Spring 2012196164 83.7148 75.5 No SJC 200 Seminar Offered Retention Loss Fall 2012362323 89.2287 79.3 SJC 200 Seminar for Child Study Transfers only Slight Increase in Retention Rate Spring 2013170157 94.3 140 86.5 SJC 200 Seminar for all transfer students Greater Increase Retention rate

25. One-Term and One-Year Success for Full Time Transfer Students St. Joseph’s College- Patchogue NY Entering termNew Full time Entering Cohort Number One Term Success Number % One Year Success Number % Retention Rates Fall 2013336 290 86.3 248 73.8 SJC 200 Transfer Seminar Offered Retention Loss Spring 2014141 128 89.8 112 79.4 SJC 200 Seminar required for all transfer students Increased Retention Rate Fall 2014329302 91.8 Not yet available SJC 200 Seminar for all transfer students Greater Increase Retention rate