Timothy's Annotated Bibliography

Logue, A. W., Jordan, C., Townsell, M., Bellettiere, N., & Torres, R. (2023). Transfer information online: Websites and articulation agreements at the City University of New York. Community College Review, 51(2), 266-284. https://doi.

   org.ezproxy.uky.edu/10.1177/00915521221145309

            This study explored the transfer experience of students who moved between two and four-year institutions in an integrated college system. Researchers found that even between schools in an integrated system such as CUNY, there were challenges that students faced in completing the transfer process. There were difficulties with transferring paperwork as well as obstacles that made the transfer process more of a challenge. 

            The researchers proposed an enhanced system of articulation agreements to better serve the population of students who would be transferring, as well as website accessible information that would serve to create a guide and pathway for students to navigate the transfer process. 

            Although this study included transferring students from 2 year colleges as well as those transferring between four-year universities, I believe information from both sets of students to be valid to my project. Transferring between institutions is a challenge no matter what the level of institution you are at, and finding more effective ways to simplify and demystify this process will be beneficial to students and institutions alike. 

Sandoval-Lucero, E., Lindsey, J., Klingsmith, L., & Chavez, R. (2024). Framing the transfer

experience for community college students: Connection, preparation, support, advocacy, and resilience. Community College Review, 52(2), 173-192. https://doi-org.ezproxy.uky.edu/10.1177/00915521231218254     

            This was a study of three large community colleges in Colorado. Colorado was chosen because of a low persistence and success rate among junior college transfer students. The researcher explored the success rate of students transferring from those institutions to local four-year institutions. While two of the research questions were concerned with success after transfer and perceived success on the part of the students in university level coursework. The third question however, concerned itself with the transfer process itself. 

            Colorado has several state policies regarding transfer between junior colleges and universities. The most important factors listed by the researchers were not the direct result of these policies however. They were the result of transfer programming on the part of the junior colleges. A series of advising and coursework initiatives at the junior college level that help to aid in the preparation for and process of transferring to a four-year institution. Participants in the study overwhelmingly listed that as a contributing factor to their success. 

            The information derived from this study will help to inform my creation of materials and programs that may be helpful in creating successful pathways for junior college transfer students. In addition to the materials suggested during student interviews, I believe it will be important to create initiatives on the part of both institutions involved for each student to allow for a successful transfer experience.

Yeh, T. L., & Wetzstein, L. (2022). Institutional partnerships for transfer student success: An

examination of catalysts and barriers to collaboration. Community College Review, 50(4),

343-365. https://doi-org.ezproxy.uky.edu/10.1177/00915521221111476

            This study explored relationships between two and four-year institutions that have developed a high rate of success in transfer partnerships for students. After exploring institutions in 15 different states, researchers zeroed in on schools in 3 states in the midwest and west. These schools provided insight on transfer policies that were created in collaboration between the two and four-year institutions. 

            One of the foci of the research was on the culture at the institutions in question. In the words of the authors, “The vast majority of themes that emerged from analysis fell within the intersection of culture and practice”. The implication being that schools whose culture includes a focus on the importance of the transfer process see greater success from those students affected.            

            This article and the information obtained will be a valuable cornerstone in the development of materials during my project. I have always said about the institution I serve at that culture is as if not more important that any policy that the institution may create directed at student success.