Literary Review #2

New Directions for Higher Education

Special Issue: Collegiate Transfer: Navigating the New Normal
Volume 2013, Issue 162,pages 61

AUTHOR PROFILE: Thomas J. Grites | Assistant Provost, Richard Stockton College of New Jersee. Grites was one of the founding members of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and served as its President for two terms.

Citation: 

• Grites, Thomas J. "Successful Transitions From Two‐Year to Four‐Year Institutions." New Directions for Higher Education 2013.162 (2013): 61-68.

Summary/value:

Th article addresses the common challenges student face upon transfer from two year to four year institution. Grites focuses on the successful transition and the key factor that contribute to achieving it. For example , the student-focused assumptions, campus geography or academic polices and faculty expectations. . The applied success method is quite beneficial to the paper research , it provides fresh perspective and new ideas how to help transfer students adjust to the new environment.

 Key Terms : Transfer students, Curriculum, Success, Transfer Success, Low Cost-effort.

Quotes:

"Both trasfer student and their receiving institutions often fail to recognize the importance, need, and value of a position and sustained transitional experience" (Grites pg. 61)


""Faculty often play a significant role in determining whether or not transferred course meets departmental standards and expectations" (Grites pg. 64)

"The course-based approach to improving transfer students' transition experiences is increasingly recognized and employed by both two- year and four-year institutions." (Grites pg. 67)