Currently Jayne Bopp, Office of University Partners is working with Richard Fulton, Vice Chancellor for Instruction to explore offering UHM and UHWO 300 and 400 level classes on our campus. Using data from the institutional research office we determined that the majority of our students are transferring into the following programs at UH: Art, Business, Education Nursing, and Psychology. With this in mind these are our focus areas. We are currently surveying WCC students their input. Richard has been working with his counterparts at UHM and UHWO and they are interested in this collaboration. Our rational is to encourage WCC students to remain at WCC, complete their AA and then transfer to a 4 year institution. If everything pans out this project could assist with these goals. The anticipated impact on the college and its resources include the following: WCC students staying longer on campus (using the library, parking, etc.); the use of classrooms by UHM/UHWO lectures (when not in use by WCC); the Bookstore ordering books for these classes; and the business office making keys for new instructors. UHM/UHWO will receive the tuition for these classes and will be responsible for paying the lecturers and related costs (like photo coping, etc.). We will start by offering only one or two 300 level courses to see if the project is viable. Coordination of these efforts will done primarily by the Office of University Partners, which is grant funded by Title III.
Floyd said,
November 16, 2009 at 9:51 pm
It should be noted that any of our faculty who hold affiliate faculty status with the appropriate departments at UHM or UHWO would be eligible to teach these courses.
It might be noted, as well, that we have, in the past, seen courses taught by UHWO and Chaminade College on our campus without difficulties or problems.
Lisa said,
November 16, 2009 at 10:44 pm
When I was helping to coordinate a similar program in the St. Louis Community College system we found it valuable to:
1) offer “basic” 300-level courses that applied to a wide variety of majors at the 4-year university. For example, a 300-level DH, DL or DA or a 300-level DB or DP. This ensured our 300-level classes would fill. We stayed away from offering major-specific 300-level courses because we found only a handful of students would register and we would have to cancel the course. In turn, students grew to trust we would consistently offer a 300-level DH each fall and a 300-level DB each spring (for example). It became a very successful program and students stayed at our CC campus for up to 24 or so additional credits beyond their AA, completing all of the non-major courses necessary for their Bachelor’s degree. We basically evolved from a two-year campus to a three-year campus.
2) charge the 4-year institution a modest “rent” to cover costs like electricity, janitorial services, security patrol, time spent by by our campus secretaries, admissions office & academic advisors fielding questions, and so on. This is similar to the logic behind charging grant programs overhead costs to the institution. It also helped the 4-year institutions be invested in, and promote, the new course offerings.
3) require the 4-year institutions to place their own academic advisor at our campus certain periods each semester. This person handled admissions & advising for classes offered by the 4-year institutions. Students appreciated being able to go “straight to the source” with their 4-year college questions.
4) make sure our CC classes were given first priority in scheduling classroom space. As a result, our 4-year college offerings were usually in the evenings. This proved to be very popular with our community population and classes filled. This also let us draw from beyond our general student body; we had working community members come for evening 4-year classes only, had “day” 4-year students slip over to take an evening course at our campus, etc.
r. kawahine kamakea-ohelo said,
November 19, 2009 at 3:17 am
I think it’s a great idea for the phase-in of 300 level courses be offered at WCC in the first year or two. While what is currently being considered is great, I believe that it would be even greater that 300 courses in Hawaiian Studies are also offered. Is not WCC considered a Hawaiian Studies program campus? If so, than Hawaiian Studies courses should also be considered a priority in the discussions. Personally, as a native Hawaiian woman, in my third semester here at WCC I find learning enjoyable and rewarding for the following reasons:
1) the convenience, I live in Waimanalo, it’s easier to access and traffic is
terrible, parking is available;
2) the campus and its environment, I find it condusive to my learning style
and contributes to my success;
3) the instructors, counselors, program adminsitrators are helpful,
understanding and friendly;
4) most importantly, I believe that if a 4 year program in Hawaiian Studies is
offered here at WCC, there will be an increase in the percentage of native
Hawaiian students will enroll from the Windwardside.
It is with hope that your committee will seriously take into consideration a Hawaiian Studies program here at WCC. If I can be of help please be sure to contact me.
Mahalo a nui loa.
Lokelani said,
November 20, 2009 at 7:38 am
I think this would be a great idea. Especially for the windward side. Both UHM and West Oahu are so far from the windward side, especially for those in the Hau’ula and Ka’a'awa areas. The west side was able to benefit from the West Oahu institute, and I think that creating a similar program for the windward side would be greatly appreciated.
Anonymous said,
November 21, 2009 at 7:03 pm
It would be a great way to expand the use of our facilities at night. Would students have to connect to UHWO counselors? Would we be able to drive the decision of what courses are offered?
Jayne Bopp said,
January 13, 2010 at 10:20 am
Students could connect with UHWO counselors or work with Carla Rogers our transfer counselor for assistance. Yes, WCC will be the driving force in which classes are offered.
Tara Severns said,
November 24, 2009 at 6:45 pm
If these classes need academic support services (duplication, library support, media setups, technical help, testing), these should be clearly negotiated in advance (as each do require the use of resources that cost money). I believe we already have some experience doing this, and no doubt the process would become refined over time.