A discussion is provided of transfer activities at Roxbury Community College (RCC) for the period from July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1989. First, an overview is given of major activities and statistical data for the 2-year period. During the 1987-88 academic year, 904 students expressed an interest in transferring; 41% of those students were…

A collaborative project involving four states in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education region was conducted to develop an on-line student information system allowing students and their advisors access to current information about course and credit tranfer from two- to four-year institutions. Each state (Arizona, California,…

An overview is presented of 1986-87 transfer research conducted at Roxbury Community College (RCC) and of the on-going components of the college's Transfer Opportunities Program (TOP). The first sections of the report cover counseling activities, transfer patterns, College Fairs, individual student recruitment, conference attendance, transfer…

In 1983, Cuyahoga Community College (CCC), Cleveland, Ohio, initiated a project to improve the rates of persistence, retention, and success of minority students in completing a two-year academic program and transferring to a four-year college. The project addressed four factors contributing to low rates of educational persistence and transfer: (1)…

Discusses community colleges' multiple roles and the impact of declining elementary-secondary performance on higher education. Offers examples of changing relations with secondary education; community college programs for immigrants, minorities, and educationally disadvantaged; a continuum of occupational programs; diversity in transfer education;…

This six-part evaluative report describes and assesses three projects, funded by the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, designed to facilitate the transition of low-income, minority, and handicapped students from two- to four-year colleges. Part One provides information on the legislative mandate and goals for the…

In 1984, LaGuardia Community College (LCC) received a 3-year implementation award from the Ford Foundation to increase the number of minority, low-income students who transfer to and succeed in baccalaureate programs. This report describes the 1984-85 accomplishments of LCC under the Urban Community College Transfer Opportunities Program (UCCTOP).…