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UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER OFFICEContributions Toward Divisional GoalsGoals > Progress Toward GoalsOptimize organizations, programs, and services to supportUniversity enrollment goals.•Provided early outreach and advising to prospective Transferstudents with visits to local feeder schools–included visitswith Honors College Clubs and attending College Fairs.•Executed and maintained Joint Admissions Agreements.•Collaborated with Southampton to evaluate and post theirtransfer students’ credits.•Worked closely with International Admissions Office tosupport admission of F1 students.Support student learning, personal development, andacademic success.•Early intervention: Worked diligently with community collegeadvisors to better prepare students for programs requiringadditional mathematics skills.•Provided credit evaluation for 1,800 new Transfer studentsattending Fall and Spring Orientations. Posted college andtest credits to student records.•Evaluated and posted math and science prerequisites tostudent records for appropriate registration.•Collaborates with Registrar’s Office providing course equivalenciesthat are used in building data tables for degreeaudit for majors.Develop the next generation of leaders by creating opportunitiesfor student involvement, leadership, community service,and internships.•Established unit learning outcome that emphasizes andassesses Transfer walk-in advising.•Assisted Admissions with creating opportunities for Transferstudents to become bloggers.Promote a vibrant, inclusive community.•Served on Opening of School Committee to ensure seamlesstransition for Transfer students.•Presented workshop for new Transfer students thatsupported students’ transition and sense of community.•Supported Orientation Leaders training on Transfer studentissues and needs.•Served on Curriculum Committee and Undergraduate Councilto advise and advocate for Transfer students’ needs.Cultivate safe environments that promote personal responsibilityand healthy lifestyle choices.•Ensured high-quality training for student assistants onFERPA policies.•Helped students understand Degree Audit and assumeresponsibility for degree requirements.•Offered assistance to incoming and continuing students toexplore opportunities and make decisions.•Counseled students on managing life and academicresponsibilities.Strategic Priorities 2009-2010Goals > Progress Toward GoalsPaperless Environment: All newly enrolled transfer studentfiles were scanned and indexed electronically.Comprehensive Advisement for New and Prospective Students:Met with prospective students at feeder schools severaltimes impressing the importance of building mathematicalskills. Advised Joint Admissions students and others. Metwith Honors College Students at both Suffolk and NassauCommunity Colleges.Update Transfer Guide: Updated and printed new 2010-2012Suffolk, Nassau, Farmingdale Transfer Guide with additionalcourse evaluations.Campus Collaboration: Working closely with Registrar’s Officeto support major degree audit. Collaborate with Admissionsdaily to recruit, admit, and advise students. Continuerelationships with Academic Advising and Orientation toenroll and register students appropriately.One-Year Retention of Transfer Students Entering 1994-2008,Compared to FY Retention90%88%86%84%82%80%78%76%74%72%70%68%Entry Yr ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08FRESHMEN TRANSFERS54 STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION MANAGEMENT 2009-2010 • STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY