Research
Transfer Velocity Project
Timeline: 2007-2010
The Transfer Velocity Project (TVP) is a comprehensive study of community college to four-year transfer in California. The study investigated and increased our understanding of the full spectrum of factors, interventions, strategies, and practices that have a positive impact on transfer. TVP completed three components: a literature review, quantitative analysis, and qualitative research. The literature review included more than 100 references on transfer issues and practices. The research and analysis components began by identifying colleges with consistently higher than expected transfer rates, based on a cohort study conducted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The study followed three cohorts through 2005-2006, the last of which began their community college enrollment in 2000-01. TVP then selected the top seven-rated transfer colleges, which encompassed diverse settings and enrollment profiles, for site visits. Finally, TVP developed case studies and a cross-case analysis to document effective transfer practices.
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Project Team Information
Team Member(s): Debbie Boroch, Denice Inciong, Rob Johnstone, Kelley Karandjeff, EdM, Carol Kozeracki, Irene Malmgren, Pam Mery, Lucinda Over, Andreea Serban, Bruce Smith
Partner(s):
California Partnership for Achieving Student Success (Cal-Pass), South Orange Community College District, Santa Barbara City College
Funder(s):
California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office