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Community & TechnicalColleges of Washington 2012 Fall Counselor WorkshopsWashington Council for High School-College Relations
sbctc.edu checkoutacollege.com
One system. 34 colleges. Unlimited possibilities.
29 community colleges 5 technical colleges
In Washington State (Class of 2009): 50.1% enroll in community or technical
college 28.7% attend in-state public universities 16.1% go to out-of-state colleges 5.1% enroll at an in-state private institution
5% first attend a university and then transfer back to a two-year college within a year or two of high school graduation.
After high school, what?
CheckOutACollege.com
Brings together 34 colleges in one site
Drives users to campus websites Averaging more than 8,000 site
visits each month, by about 6,300 unique visitors. Most use career interest and college search.
Search by career, college program, location, online-only option.
Paying for college, financial aid calculator, scholarship links
GED and high school completion Links to two-year colleges and four-
year colleges and universities
Resources for Counselors
CheckOutACollege.com• Add link to your school’s resource website
Check Out A College Brochure• Free from local community or technical
colleges• For purchase through state printer
Posters • Classrooms, counseling office, career centers
Postcards• For students, parent night, anywhere
What does “OPEN DOOR” really mean?MYTH: It’s okay if I do poorly in high school, because I
can take any community or technical college class I want. Classes are easier.
FACT: Open door simply means the colleges offer a variety of class levels and student support services to accommodate differing readiness levels.
MYTH: I can enroll anytime.FACT: While you may be admitted, many classes are
full. Mid-year entry is likely, but few courses will be available to fit your schedule
From basic literacy to advanced physics, the placement test determines which classes students are eligible to take.
College Ready?
English 4 years
Mathematics * 3-4 years
Social Studies 3 yearsScience 2-3 yearsForeign Language 2 yearsFine, Visual, Performing Arts1-2 years
* Not just for transfer students: allied health, engineering, STEM-related, apprenticeships
Degree Options
Professional-Technical• Training and skills to prepare for work
– Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – six to eight quarters (two years): Applied Baccalaureates have increased transfer options for AAS holders.
– Certificate of Completion – three to five quarters (nine months to a year)
• Some competitive or restricted admission: pilot, dental hygiene, radiology, nursing
• Not all designed to transfer
Degree Options
College/University Transfer• Prepare to transfer to four-year as a
junior– Associate of Arts (AA) - Direct Transfer
Agreement DTA– Associate of Science (AS)
• Specific prerequisites for major admission (e.g. engineering, business, nursing school)
• Recently revised transfer degree inventory (see the workshop resource packet)
Washington Transfer Stats
• About 20,000 CTC students transfer to a 4-year public institution each year
• Nearly 38 percent of public bachelor’s degree holders in all fields were CTC transfer students.
• For public bachelor’s graduates of 2006, CTC transfers were:– 37% of Health graduates– 50% of Education graduates– 43% of Business graduates– 32% of STEM graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees Close to HomeApplied Baccalaureates• Ten options at eight colleges • New: Centralia College BAS in Applied
Management, Bellevue College BAS in Health Care Technology and Management
University Centers & Partnerships• Most community colleges partner with
one or more four-year schools to offer bachelor’s (or master’s) degrees on campus.
See resource packet or CheckOutACollege.com
Apprenticeships
• Combines classroom studies with on-the-job training supervised by a journey-level craft person or trade professional.
• Classroom studies are offered by a variety of providers, including employer-sponsored schools, union-sponsored schools, and CTCs. –Currently, more than 12,000 apprentices in Washington State.–192 approved apprenticeship programs available through CTCs–Offered based on community needs, working with Union Locals–18 years old and high school graduate to begin, in most cases–Some colleges have capped the number of apprentices they will take
Resources: www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/ www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov
Associate of Applied Science in Multi-Occupational Trades provides an AAS degree option for students in registered apprenticeship programs, which can lead to future transfer pathways.
Offered at: Bates, Centralia, Columbia Basin, Renton, South Seattle, Spokane, Wenatchee Valley
“Transfer for the Trades”
2012-13 academic year, estimated full-time resident
Total Cost of Attendance
Per Washington Financial Aid Association, Student Budgets 2012-13.Expenses vary per student.
Living With Parents Away
Tuition (fall, winter, spring)
$4,000 $4,000
Books/Supplies $1,000 $1,000
Rent/Food/Utilities $3,090 $9,240
Transportation $1,310 $1,750
Misc./Personal $1,570 $1,750
Total $10,970 $17,250
Financial AidAll Washington community and
technical colleges have moved to uniformFinancial Aid deadline
March 15(College Bound students, February 1)
– Almost 50% receive financial aid– Significant cuts to State Work-Study– Increase in State Need Grant Funding– Changes to Ability to Benefit– 200%-300% increase in aid applications
Enrollments in 2011-12: 12,718 FTES – 18,604 Headcount
In 2010-2011:•Nearly 1,500 Running Start students completed an associate degree or certificate at the same time they graduated from high school.
•2,400 Running Start students transfer directly to public baccalaureates annually.
•About 4,000 Running Start students continued to attend a community college after graduating from high school the prior spring.
Running Start
Running Start Students by College Credit-Load, Fall 2011
New data: >15 credits .5%1-5 credits 16%6-10 credits 4.5%11-15 credits 79%
Running Start• Legislature limited state funding for RS students for first
time, as of June 2011.• State will pay for combined total 1.2 FTE between the
high school and the college. • Student is charged tuition for additional credits if
enrolled for more than 15 college credits of combined 1.2 FTE. Waiver available for low-income students.
• RS students started paying mandatory fees other students pay (excluding tuition) in 2009‐11 biennium, with waiver available for low-income students. In 2010-2011, 16% received low-income fee waivers.
• 2011 legislature authorized State Board to charge RS students up to 10% tuition, but Board declined to do so for 2011‐12.
• Student Government; Leadership, Legislative Training
• Student Programs and Events
• Student Rights, Advocacy, Lobbying
• Clubs• Student Ambassadors• Phi Theta Kappa – 2 year
honor society• Study Abroad, World
Languages, International Business
• Recreational facilities: Athletic Fields, Gymnasiums, Wellness Centers
• Intramural, Competitive Sports
• Model United Nations• Earth Day, Green Activism,
Recycling• Art Galleries, Theater,
Music Performances• Planetarium, Weather
Station, Science Consortium• Speech and Debate, Radio
and TV Stations, Student Publications
• Service Learning, Volunteer and Mentorship Programming
Student Life
Your SBCTC Contacts
• Scott Copeland, [email protected] Student Services Policy Associate (Financial Aid, Admissions/Registration, Disability Services, Transfer, Running Start, Advising, Career and Employment)
• Sherry Nelson, [email protected] Communications & Outreach (Publications, CheckOutACollege.com)