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Thinking Through Transfer: Examining How Community College Students Make Transfer Decisions
Huriya Jabbar1, Eliza Epstein1, Joanna Sánchez2
1The University of Texas, Austin, USA.
Community College Review
|February 12, 2024
Summary
Community college students face complex, nonlinear transfer pathways. Understanding these journeys and minor hurdles can improve transfer rates and student success in higher education.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Sociology of Education
- Student Affairs
Background:
- Community colleges serve as a primary pathway to bachelor's degrees for many students.
- A significant transfer gap exists, with over 80% intending to transfer but fewer than 35% succeeding within six years.
- Limited qualitative research exists on the community college transfer process and decision-making drivers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively examine the transfer decision-making processes of community college students.
- To identify factors influencing student pathways and transfer outcomes.
- To explore the complexities and nonlinearities within the community college transfer context.
Main Methods:
- Interviews were conducted with 58 community college students in Texas.
- Qualitative research methods were employed to gather in-depth insights.
- Analysis focused on understanding student decision-making and transfer pathways.
Main Results:
- Student transfer decision-making and pathways are complex and nonlinear, influenced by the community college context.
- Minor obstacles were identified that can impede transfer decisions, extend timelines, or lead to non-transfer.
- The study highlights the unique challenges and uncertainties faced by students navigating the transfer process.
Conclusions:
- Qualitative insights into student transfer pathways can inform policy and practice.
- Strengthening transfer processes can lead to improved student outcomes in higher education.
- Addressing identified hurdles is crucial for enhancing community college transfer success.
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