Preliminary Results of Transfer Study at USG Institutions
Study conducted on transfer trends from TCSG to USG institutions, focusing on course articulation, student performance, and data analysis. Piloted at five participating institutions with detailed data overview.
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TCSG to USG Transfer Study Preliminary Results from Pilot Survey Research & Policy Analysis University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Trends on TCSG Transfer Students A large numbers of students transfer into USG institutions from TCSG institutions each year Largest percentages of TCSG transfers are located in State Colleges, State Universities and Two-Year Colleges.
Figure 1: Number of Students that Transfer into USG by Receiving Institution Type: Total and TCSG Transfers 20000 18.8%19.6% % of Transfers In From TCSG 17.3% 17500 12.6%14.4% 10.8% 15000 7.7%8.7% 12500 4.2% 3.3% 3.9% 10000 16.6% 2.7%2.6% 17.6% 7500 11.3% 11.8% 5000 4.7% 3.4% 4.4% 2.5% 2.1% 2500 36.9%39.3% 38.4% 0 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Research Universities Regional Universities State Universities State Colleges Two-Year Colleges Note: All but two institutions moved from the Two-Year to State College category starting in 2009-2010. No data was available on TCSG transfers in 2008-09.
Articulation Agreement 27 General Education courses which transfer between TCSG and USG. Encourage pursuit of baccalaureate degree opportunities Questions of interest Which courses transfer most frequently? How do students perform in subject-specific follow up courses? How do TCSG transfers compare to non-transfers? Are there differences across TCSG sending institutions?
Pilot Survey Five Participating Institutions Kennesaw, Georgia Highlands, Valdosta, Clayton, Columbus Record course-taking behavior of TCSG transfer students. Start with students that transferred into USG in Fall 2012 Follow for 1 year Data provided Course name and grade received in each transfer course Course name and grade received in subject-specific follow-up course Average grade received by peers in follow-up course
Data Overview For this study, we focused on: Cohort N Dates of Observation 1 211 Fall 2012 to Fall 2013 2 102 Spring 2013 to Spring 2014 3 39 Summer 2013 to Summer 2014* 4 192 Fall 2013 to Fall 2014* *Incomplete Data 544 students that transferred 1,086 courses from TCSG to USG
Receiving Institution Georgia Highlands Kennesaw Valdosta 1 Clayton Columbus Albany Technical College Athens Technical College Atlanta Technical College Augusta Technical College Central Georgia Technical College Chattahoochee Technical College Columbus Technical College Georgia Northwestern Technical College Georgia Piedmont Technical College Gwinnett Technical College Lanier Technical College Middle Georgia Technical College Okefenokee Technical College Savannah Technical College Southeastern Technical College Southern Crescent Technical College Southwest Georgia Technical College West Georgia Technical College Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Total 3 2 7 3 1 1 2 1 9 23 321 15 Sending Institution 2 15 7 15 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 12 1 1 19 5 66 107 1 20 27 389
Take-Away TCSG transfer students: Perform worse in follow-up courses than in transfer courses Likely due to higher difficulty level of follow-up courses Are more likely to withdraw from follow-up courses. Those that remain in class perform better than their classmates. Suggests differential attachment to courses which could be driven by characteristics of transfer students.
Finding 1: TCSG transfer students transfer anywhere from 1-6 articulated courses. The average is 1.95. The number of courses transferred varies only slightly by sending institution. Figure 2: Number of Articulated Courses Transferred In 300 245 250 200 Number of Students 168 150 100 71 36 50 17 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Number of Courses
Figure 3: Average Number of Articulated Courses, by Sending Institution 3 2 Number of Courses 1 0
Finding 2: Among the articulated courses, Math (1111/1113) and English (1101/1102) are the most often transferred. Figure 4: Breakdown of Transfer Courses from TCSG to USG by Course Number 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% CHEM 1151/L 1111/L ARTS 1101 SOC 1101 POLS 1101 SPC 1101 PHYS 1111 ECON 1101 HUMN 1101 1112 1101 1102 2130 1111 2111 2112 1112 1111 1113 1127 1101 1131 PSY 1101 BIOL ENGL HIST MATH Other
Finding 3 (see Table 1): a) On average, TCSG transfer students earn lower grades in follow-up courses than in transfer courses Not unexpected given that follow-up courses are often higher- level classes (see Appendix Table 1). English and Math: Follow-up course performance is typically 0.2- 0.3 points lower. Largest difference for Psychology and Sociology courses, however note small sample size. b) Transfer students have high withdrawal rates in some subjects. Math: 20% withdrew from follow-up course English: 10% withdrew from follow-up course
Finding 3 (see Table 1): c) Those that remain in the follow-up course earn higher grades than their classmates. Math and English: Transfer students earn grades 0.3 points higher than average classmate. Finding 4 explores whether these behaviors are specific to transfer students.
Table 1: Average Performance in Transfer and Follow-Up Course, by Transfer Course A=4, B=3, 2=C, 1=D, 0=F _________________Follow-Up Course_________________ Transfer Course Grade Student Grade Class Average* % of Withdrawals N Transfer Course ARTS 1101 4.0 4.0 3.0 50.0% 2 BIOL 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.5 2.6 1.0 2.2 2.2 2.0 14.3% 10.5% 50.0% 21 19 2 1111/L 1112 CHEM 1151/L 3.4 3.3 2.7 0.0% 12 ECON 1101 3.0 2.6 2.5 24.0% 25 ENGL 3.2 3.2 3.2 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 3.0 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.1 10.7% 10.5% 10.2% 13.9% 431 209 186 36 1101 1102 2130 HIST 2.9 2.9 3.2 3.0 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 3.1 2.8 2.6 2.6 3.1 2.7 2.5 10.7% 15.4% 15.4% 6.5% 4.0% 121 52 13 31 25 1111 1112 2111 2112 HUMN 1101 2.0 4.0 2.2 0.0% 2
Table 1: Average Performance in Transfer and Follow-Up Course, by Transfer Course (continued) A=4, B=3, 2=C, 1=D, 0=F ______________________Follow-Up Course______________ Transfer Course Grade Student Grade Class Average* % of Withdrawals N Transfer Course MATH 2.9 2.7 2.4 19.2% 343 1101 3.3 2.2 2.3 18.2% 11 1111 2.9 2.7 2.4 20.1% 219 1113 2.7 2.5 2.4 20.0% 75 1127 2.9 3.0 2.5 16.7% 30 1131 2.8 3.3 2.6 0.0% 8 PHYS 1111 3.0 4.0 3.0 0.0% 1 POLS 1101 2.9 2.8 2.3 9.1% 11 PSY 1101 3.4 2.6 2.6 9.5% 42 SOC 1101 3.7 2.9 2.8 13.3% 15 SPC 1101 3.2 2.9 2.8 15.0% 20 *There are some inconsistencies across schools with respect to whether WF grades are included/excluded from the calculation of class average. Interpret with caution.
Finding 4 (see Tables 2 and 3): We compared the performance of students in the TCSG Pilot Study to non-transfer students using additional institutional data. We examined transfer and non-transfer students that took the following set of courses: English: 1101 (initial) and 1102 (follow-up) Math: 1111/3 (initial) and 1190 (follow-up)
Finding 4 (continued): a) Like transfer students, non-transfers do worse in follow- up courses, although to a slightly smaller degree. This suggests that it is the higher difficulty level of follow-up courses that leads to lower grades after transfer, and not lower ability among TCSG transfer students. b) However, withdrawal rates in follow-up courses are twice as high among transfer students compared to non-transfers. Transfer students may feel less pressure to continue with course, or are better at predicting their likelihood of success.
Finding 4 (continued): c) Demographic and academic characteristics of transfers may contribute to differences in course attachment Older More likely to be female Enroll for more credit hours than non-transfer students. Despite their higher withdrawal rates, they still earn a higher number of credit hours.
Table 2: Comparison of Performance in Follow-Up Courses for Transfer and Non-Transfer Students A=4, B=3, 2=C, 1=D, 0=F Transfer Students Non-Transfer Students _____________________________English__________________________ 1101 1102 3.2 2.8 1101 3.0 1102 2.9 Avg. Grade % of Withdrawals N 15.5% 84 8.2% 24497 ______________________________Math__________________________ 1111 3.3 1190 2.5 1111 3.2 1190 2.4 Avg. Grade % of Withdrawals N 45.0% 20 15.5% 490 1113 2.9 1190 2.4 1113 3.0 1190 2.6 Avg. Grade % of Withdrawals N 36.7% 30 12.8% 1817
Table 3: Characteristics of Transfer and Non-Transfer Students in First Term of Enrollment Transfer Students Non-Transfer Students Age 23.3 22.4 Male 35% 40% Ethnicity Black 21.7% 29.3% Hispanic 9.7% 5.8% White 56.2% 54.7% Other 12.4% 10.1% Hours Enrolled 12.4 11.7 Hours Earned 10.2 9.6 N 476 36794
Finding 5: No strong evidence of differential outcomes across TCSG sending institutions. Withdrawal rates close to 14% at largest institutions. Table 4: Average Performance in Transfer and Follow-Up Course, by TCSG Sending Institution A=4, B=3, 2=C, 1=D, 0=F __________________Follow-Up Course_______________ Sending Institution Albany Technical College Athens Technical College Atlanta Technical College Augusta Technical College Central Georgia Technical College Chattahoochee Technical College Columbus Technical College Transfer Grade 3.0 2.6 1.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.4 2.7 3.0 3.5 2.7 0.0 2.0 3.5 4.0 Student Grade 2.0 3.1 1.7 4.0 . 2.8 3.1 3.0 1.8 2.8 2.0 3.3 . 0.5 . 3.7 Class Average 2.5 2.6 1.9 3.0 3.0 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.0 2.9 2.5 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 % that Withdrew 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 13.4% 0.0% 3.7% 33.3% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% N 5 12 6 1 1 726 19 27 15 36 2 3 1 4 2 3 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Georgia Piedmont Technical College Gwinnett Technical College Lanier Technical College Middle Georgia Technical College Okefenokee Technical College Savannah Technical College Southeastern Technical College Southern Crescent Technical College 3.5 3.4 3.1 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.0 2.6 2.1 14.7% 7.7% 14.6% 34 26 123 Southwest Georgia Technical College West Georgia Technical College Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Questions? Future research Larger sample size Involve more institutions Detailed comparison between transfers and non- transfers
Data Sources Figure 1: University System of Georgia Undergraduate Student Transfer Report; SRPT200; Multiple Years Figures 2-3, Tables 1-4, Appendix Table : TCSG to USG Pilot Survey Tables 2-3: USG Institutional Data
Appendix Table 1: List of Transfer Courses and Corresponding Follow-Up Courses Taken by Students TCSG Transfer Course USG Follow-Up Course TCSG Transfer Course USG Follow Up Course N N ARTS 1101 ART 1100 ART 1107 1 1 ENGL 1102 ENGL 1101 ENGL 1102 ENGL 2010 ENGL 2060 ENGL 2110 ENGL 2111 ENGL 2112 ENGL 2113 ENGL 2121 ENGL 2132 ENGL 2133 ENGL 2271 ENGL 3010 ENGL 3500 2 5 2 3 BIOL 1111/L BIOL 1010 BIOL 1100 BIOL 2651 SCI 1102 SCI 3360 BIOL 1100 BIOL 2651 3 1 1 145 10 7 5 1 2 1 1 3 1 13 1 1 1 BIOL 1112 CHEM 1151/L CHEM 1152/L 12 ECON 1101 ECON 2100 17 ECON 2106 ECON 2200 ECON 2300 1 3 4 ENGL 2130 ENGL 1102 ENGL 2010 ENGL 2060 ENGL 2110 ENGL 2111 ENGL 3010 ENGL 3500 23 1 1 7 1 2 1 ENGL 1101 ENGL 0099 ENGL 1101 ENGL 1102 ENGL 2010 ENGL 2060 ENGL 2110 ENGL 2111 ENGL 2112 ENGL 2113 ENGL 2120 ENGL 2132 ENGL 2271 ENGL 3010 3 7 84 3 3 89 10 5 2 1 1 1 3
Appendix Table 1: List of Transfer Courses and Corresponding Follow-Up Courses Taken by Students TCSG Transfer Course USG Follow- Up Course N TCSG Transfer Course USG Follow Up Course N HIST 1111 HIST 1110 HIST 1112 HIST 2111 HIST 2112 HIST 3304 HIST 3333 HIST 3372 HIST 2111 HIST 2112 HIST 4444 2 1 9 38 1 1 1 2 10 1 MATH 1101 MATH 1106 MATH 1107 MATH 1112 MATH 2202 MATH 97 MATH 1101 MATH 1106 MATH 1107 MATH 1111 MATH 1112 MATH 1113 MATH 1190 MATH 1261 MATH 1401 MATH 2008 MATH 2200 MATH 2202 MATH 2261 MATH 2262 MATH 2595 MATH 2620 MATH 3161 STAT 1127 3 5 2 1 1 3 48 54 9 20 24 20 7 1 10 3 4 3 1 1 8 1 4 MATH 1111 HIST 1112 HIST 2111 HIST 1110 HIST 1112 HIST 2111 HIST 2112 HIST 3335 HIST 4444 HIST 1110 HIST 1111 HIST 1122 HIST 2111 HIST 2112 HIST 2206 15 1 2 11 1 1 13 1 1 3 3 2 HIST 2112 HIST 3304 1 HIST 3333 1 HUMN 1101 ITDS 1155 1 ITDS 2735 1
Appendix Table 1: List of Transfer Courses and Corresponding Follow-Up Courses Taken by Students USG Follow-Up Course USG Follow Up Course TCSG Transfer Course N TCSG Transfer Course N MATH 1113 MATH 1101 MATH 1106 MATH 1107 MATH 1113 MATH 1190 MATH 2125 MATH 2200 MATH 2202 MATH 2261 MATH 2595 MATH 1101 MATH 1106 MATH 1107 MATH 1111 MATH 1113 MATH 1190 MATH 1261 MATH 2008 MATH 2202 MATH 3316 MATH 1107 MATH 2200 MATH 2202 1 16 15 2 30 1 2 5 2 1 2 5 3 1 6 4 1 5 2 1 2 1 5 POLS 1101 POLS 1101 POLS 2101 POLS 2240 POLS 2250 POLS 3300 POLS 3360 POLS 3370 POLS 3600 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 PSY 1101 PSY 1101 PSY 2103 PSY 2210 PSY 2700 PSY 3210 PSY 3305 PSY 3370 PSY 3400 PSY 3410 PSY 3800 PSY 4870 6 5 9 6 1 10 1 1 1 4 1 MATH 1127 MATH 1131 PHYS 1111 PHYS 1112 1
Appendix Table 1: List of Transfer Courses and Corresponding Follow-Up Courses Taken by Students USG Follow-Up Course USG Follow Up Course TCSG Transfer Course N TCSG Transfer Course N SOC 1101 SOC 1101 2 SPC 1101 COMM 1109 13 SOC 1160 1 COMM 2135 1 SOC 2105 3 COMM 1100 6 SOC 2201 2 SOC 2251 1 SOC 2301 1 SOC 3117 1 SOC 3314 1 SOC 3364 1 SOC 3650 1 SOC 4432 1 Courses highlighted in red are those that we compared performance in for TCSG transfer and non-transfer students.
