TY - JOUR
T1 - Student perceptions of the factors contributing to community college to university transfer success
AU - Gard, Dwight
AU - Paton, Valerie
AU - Gosselin, Kevin
PY - 2012/8
Y1 - 2012/8
N2 - The transfer process includes areas such as academic preparation and advisement, transfer evaluation, financial aid, and psychosocial factors. A descriptive, exploratory method was employed to capture the perceptions of a transfer student cohort regarding their experiences in transitioning from lower division community college enrollment to upper-division, baccalaureate work. Using semi-structured interviews within a focus group setting, and a follow-up survey, the study explored students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of their transfer experience. Three factors were identified as impediments to a successful transfer experience: (a) the quality of academic advisement, (b) access to financial aid, and (c) social and cultural issues.
AB - The transfer process includes areas such as academic preparation and advisement, transfer evaluation, financial aid, and psychosocial factors. A descriptive, exploratory method was employed to capture the perceptions of a transfer student cohort regarding their experiences in transitioning from lower division community college enrollment to upper-division, baccalaureate work. Using semi-structured interviews within a focus group setting, and a follow-up survey, the study explored students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of their transfer experience. Three factors were identified as impediments to a successful transfer experience: (a) the quality of academic advisement, (b) access to financial aid, and (c) social and cultural issues.
M3 - Article
SN - 1066-8926
SP - 833
EP - 848
JO - Community College Journal of Research and Practice
JF - Community College Journal of Research and Practice
ER -