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CO-PALS
A Partnership Between Colorado State University–Global Campus
&
the Colorado Community College System
Seamless Educational Pathways from A.A.S. and A.G.S.
to Baccalaureate Degrees________________________________________
Colorado Policy, Analytics, and Learning at Scale
Overview of Session
• CSU-Global Campus – Dustin Leffingwell
• CO-PALS Grant – Kendra Rodriguez
• College Navigator Position – Shari Culver
Overview of CSU-Global Campus
Dustin LeffingwellCommunity College Outreach Coordinator
Colorado State University-Global Campus
CSU-Global Campus• Established in 2007
• 100% Online, Statutorily Defined Public Institution• Independent Regional Accreditation
• Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association• Enrolled First Students in Fall 2008
• Focus on Adult, Non-Traditional Students
• Embraces the Heritage of The Colorado State University System• Fort Collins• Pueblo• Global
• Dedicated to Student Retention, Graduation, and Workplace Success• Active Student Count = 12,678• First to Third Term Retention = 80%
• Primarily a Degree-Completion University • Started Admitting FTFY Freshman in Spring 2015
Bachelor’s Degree Programs at CSU-Global• Accounting• Applied Social Sciences• Business Management• Communication• Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration• Healthcare Administration and Management• Human Resource Management• Human Services• Information Technology• Management Information Systems and Business Analytics• Marketing• Organizational Leadership• Project Management• Public Management
Commitment to Colorado/CO-PALS• Work with Community Colleges to Extend Benefits to Students
• Arapahoe Community College• Community College of Aurora• Lamar Community College• Trinidad State Junior College
• Maximize Transfer Credits• Up to 64 credits from the 2-year school
• Specialize in transferring A.A.S. and A.G.S degrees• Up to 90 credits from all sources
• Tuition Guarantee• Locked-in tuition rate at 30 credit hours earned at 2-year school
• Waived Application Fee
• 10% Tuition Discount Scholarship
Overview of CO-PALS
Kendra RodriguezProject Manager, CO-PALS Grant
Colorado Community College System
CO-PALS: Colorado Policy, Analytics, and Learning at Scale
With a focus on collaborating with community colleges and creating
comprehensive student support, the program seeks to increase
retention among students who might not otherwise complete their
degree.
…transition at-risk students from area community colleges to CSU-Global to complete their four-year degrees.
CO-PALS Partners
Local Program Implementation - Student Service
Technology – Online and Case Management Tools
Project Management CSU Global Coordination
Colorado Community College System
Strategic Goals
• Student Success Goal: The demands of Colorado businesses and communities shall be met through the development of a highly skilled workforce.
• Student Success Goal: Colorado students shall have seamless opportunities to transition from high school into college and from two-year institutions into four-year institutions.
• Student Success Goal: Colorado students shall have the opportunity to succeed through high quality, cutting-edge instruction and educational services.
WHO are we serving?
At-risk, low income, first generation, and minority students who face obstacles in completing postsecondary education
• A.A.S. and A.G.S. degree students who have limited transfer options to baccalaureate granting institutions
• A.A. and A.S. degree students who benefit from intensive support services
HOW are we serving these students?
Strategies for Seamless Transitions:
1. Career & College Navigators
2. Collaboration between CCCS Navigators &
CSU-Global Enrollment Counselors
3. Joint A.A.S. and A.G.S. -> B.S. articulation agreements
4. Tuition locked-in from completion of 30 credit hours through one year after graduation and a 10% tuition discount scholarship through graduation
Role of College Navigator
• Build program awareness with college administration, faculty, staff, high schools, and the community
• Develop and implement student outreach strategies
• Provide intensive educational case management and student success support
• Guide students through the individual career and academic planning (ICAP) process
• Facilitate logistic and systemic transfer challenges from community college to CSU-Global
Recruiting and Outreach
Registrar
Enrollment Services
Career Services
Financial Aid
Testing Center
Workforce Center
Media Center, Bookstore
Disability Services
Academic Advising
Community Services
CSU-Global
Navigator&
Student
Navigator Interface
Individual Career & Academic Planning
Career Exploration
Academic Planning &
Management
Financial Literacy
Career Development
Self-Awareness
PWR
Overview of Navigator
Shari CulverCollege Navigator
Arapahoe Community College
Outreach and Awareness-Building
• Existing community college students
• Alumni
• Administrators, faculty, and staff
• Secondary education – parents, counselors, students
• Adult education centers
• Workforce centers
• Businesses
• Local governments (rural)
Student Support
Student outreach and identification for CO-PALS program
ICAP and transfer guidance
Logistic and systemic navigation
CSU-GC connections
Continued navigator and CSU-GC advisor support
Persistence tracking
Navigators identify and support students
while continuously
• building program awareness and developing outreach strategies
• providing case management through associate’s degree completion
• interfacing with internal and external parties
Student Enrollment Process
• Work with College Navigator at 2-year School
• Complete Letter of Intent• Locked-in guaranteed tuition rate at 30 credit hours earned
• Complete CSU-Global Application• Fee Waiver Code
• Connect with CO-PALS Advisors at CSU-Global• Enrollment Counselor• Transcript Evaluator• Academic Advisor• Financial Services Advisor
Lessons Learned
Challenges
^ Feasibility of online education for at-risk students
^ Obtaining commitment & buy-in from students in light of
personal life barriers
Benefits
+ Strong partnerships between 2-year and 4-year institutions
+ Growing campus awareness of CSU-Global & transfer options
+ In-depth, timely student guidance under Navigator
Questions&
Discussion
ContactsDustin LeffingwellCommunity College Outreach Coordinator
Colorado State University–Global Campushttps://www.csuglobal.edu
720.279.1154
Kendra RodriguezProject Manager - CO-PALS Grant
Colorado Community College Systemhttps://www.cccs.edu/
720.858.2203
Shari CulverCollege Navigator
Arapahoe Community Collegehttp://www.arapahoe.edu/
303.797.5996
