Chris distributed a report for the Senator's information. Chris developed a paper in the last year, and he was successful in involving Mission College in a state-wide transfer ready pilot project that took place approximately two years ago. This ready transfer rate puts Mission College in the top third of the distribution against other transfer oriented institutions. Mission College's transfer rate has always been very low, but using the transfer ready rate, Mission College shows an excellent job of preparing for transfer those students who indicate they are transfer oriented and have a committed transfer role. We are doing very well on the transfer ready rate compared to other colleges, and we need to work on the transfer directed rate.
Recent studies indicate that both numbers have increased significantly.
This report provides an opportunity for Mission College to focus its energy and resources into this transfer pipeline. The transfer ready rate is a much more useful statistic for Mission College, and the state Chancellor's office has accepted this measure and will include this form of measure in future state accountability reports. Chris will keep the Senate apprised on the status of Mission College. Regina proceeded to provide the Senators with a recap of her background as a Nursing instructor at Rancho Santiago. She became very active in the Senate at the college level, and then the state level, serving in a number of positions including the state Senate's Presidency.