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WILL I EVER FINISH SCHOOL?
A Discussion of Transfer Obstacles at
Long Beach City College
Debra Callahan, Cesar Reyes, and Danyelle
“We increase transfers by 1% or 2%...that’s not going to get us where we need to be. We’ve got to scale up our efforts a hundredfold.”Eloy Ortiz Oakley, President of Long Beach City CollegeLos Angeles Times, August 2009
How Long to Transfer?
2 Yrs-4%3 Yrs-19%4 Yrs-26%?????-51%
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Cal State Long Beach: Applicants…68,851
Admissions…23,030
University Admission Rates for the Surrounding Area
WHY DOES THE BACKLOG OF TRANSFERS EXIST?
• Less Classes• Returning Students from Workforce• More Out of State Applicants• Universities Cutting Number of Acceptances• Less Counseling Available• Financial Aid Abuse/Fraudulent Students• Students Without Direction NOT Seeking Help
WHAT CAN THE STATE DO?
•Make Education at the Community College Level a Priority
•Standardize Requirements for Transfers and Associate Degrees
•Consider 4 Year Degrees for Some Schools/Programs
WHAT CAN THE SCHOOL DO? Give Priority to Full Time Students With Transfer Goals
Make Counseling Mandatory for Full Time Students
Expand the Majors Most Sought
Implement Fast Track Programs with Partner University
Consider New Ways to Raise Funds
Must Move Forward
WHAT CAN STUDENTS DO? Stay in Close Contact with a Counselor
Consider the Option of a Private University
Get Involved in the Process
Your
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE! LBCC Pres. Eloy Ortiz Oakley:
Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal
Representative Laura Richardson
Senator Diane Feinstein
Senator Barbara Boxer
ANY QUESTIONS?