Tranita Carroll, Shontel Roberts, Career Exploration Counselor, College Access CoordinatorSpring Independent School District Houston Independent School District

Research says…..

Difficulties adapting to college teaching styles and learning environments

Poor development of non-academic habits and skills resulted in poor preparation for self-directed learning

Early messaging, planning and exposure to college environments and expectations to foster a smoother transition

Establish structures and policies that set high expectations for high school students to assume responsibility for their own learning.

Lack of basic skills and of fluency in areas such as time management, writing ability, effective reading strategies, note-taking skills and test-taking strategies.

Boston Higher Education Partnership (2007) From College Access to College SuccessFeldman, Robert S. and Zimbler, Mattitiyahu S., (2011) Engendering College Student Success: Improving the First Year and Beyond

• As of 2008, 60% of full-time freshman at public two year colleges return for the sophomore year. (up 1.0 ppts from 2007-2008 data)

This means…..

• 40% are NOT returning (included in this number are those students that successfully transfer but it does count against the original institution’s retention rate.)

Source: www.completionagenda.collegeboard.org

General Findings Continued

• As of 2008, 78.2%of full-time freshmen at public four-year colleges return for the sophomore year. (no significant change from 2007-2008)

This means…

• 21.8 % are NOT returning (included in this number are those students that successfully transfer but it does count against the original institution’s retention rate.)

Source: www.completionagenda.collegeboard.org

Full-Time Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rates at Public Four-Year Institutions by State Rank, 2009

Source: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems,

26.6 Freshman students dropout after the first year in Texas.

Full-Time Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rates at Public Two-Year Institutions by State Rank, 2009

Source: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems

46.6 Freshman students dropout after their first year in Texas

Graduation rate gaps for those who attend college

Source: IPEDS First Look: Enrollment in Postsecondary Institutions, Fall 2009; Graduation Rates, 2003 and 2006 Cohorts; and Financial Statistics Fiscal Year 2009.

Overall rate: 32.4%

Source: IPEDS First Look: Enrollment in Postsecondary Institutions, Fall 2009; Graduation Rates, 2003 and 2006 Cohorts; and Financial Statistics Fiscal Year 2009.

Graduation rate gaps within 2-year colleges

High School Senior to Green College Freshman

T ime Management

Relationships

Academics

Study skills

Helpful hints

Making Effective Use of T.R.A.S.H.

I DIDN’T HEAR THE BELL

HIGH SCHOOL VS. COLLEGE

What is the difference?

Student Stories

1. Heather A

2. Emily B

3. Patrick B

4. Steven B

5. Laura B

6. Jim B

7. Cayla C

8. Maria F

9. Stephanie G

10.Matt G

11.Tracy H

12.Micaela H

Navigating through the College

Catalog

What is a college catalog?

Degree Plan

What do I need to finish

my degree?

It’s On The Syllabus

What is a syllabus?

Time Management

Why is time management

important?

Relationships

How do I handle conflict and develop

healthy friendships?

Study Skills

Successful study strategies and how

to effectively use them in college.

Helpful Hints

How to maintain academic, mental

and physical well-being

Questions????

Thank you for

attending the session

Tranita Carrolltcarroll@springisd.org

Shontel Robertssrobert4@houstonisd.org

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