Delta State University recently received the prestigious designation\u00a0of\u00a0being named to the Phi Theta Kappa 2017 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in community college transfer pathways.<\/p>\n
Delta State is one of only 63 institutions nationwide selected to receive this honor.<\/p>\n
The selection was based on the university\u2019s score earned on the Transfer Honor Roll application. Scores were determined based on institutional partnerships, community college collaboration, pre and post transfer institutional support, data tracking, and transfer pathway innovations.<\/p>\n
Dr. Charles McAdams, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, said Delta State will continue its efforts to welcome transfer students.<\/p>\n
\u201cDelta State prides itself on serving transfer students with the same enthusiasm as freshmen,\u201d said McAdams. \u201cMany students attend community colleges for a year or two, for a variety of reasons, and fully intend to complete a bachelor\u2019s degree. We work hard to make sure the transition for transfer students is as smooth as possible and help put transfer students on a path to completing their bachelor\u2019s degree.\u201d<\/p>\n
McAdams said that each academic program at Delta State has developed an \u201cAcademic Map\u201d to help students navigate through their bachelor\u2019s degree requirements.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur academic advisors stand ready to work with students to help them determine how to complete their degree in the most efficient manner,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Caitlyn Thompson, director of recruiting at Delta State, was thrilled with the designation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe recruiting team supports Delta State\u2019s mission, programs, initiatives and people every day \u2014 and we truly believe that any student can benefit in their own way by attending our university,\u201d said Thompson. \u201cThere is a great deal of time dedicated by staff and faculty to recruiting new students, so for Delta State to be recognized for these efforts is certainly an honor that makes the job that much more rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n
Phi Theta Kappa\u2019s Chief Student Support Services Officer Jennifer Blalock said the new recognition program reflects the growing importance of universities\u00a0helping students achieve\u00a0college completion goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cIncreasingly, students of all ages and achievement levels are choosing the community college, not only as their first step, but also their first choice, in the pursuit of a quality, affordable baccalaureate degree,\u201d Blalock said. \u201cWith this designation, we hope to connect community college students with institutions that value their unique transfer experience and prioritize their success.\u201d<\/p>\n