Abstract
Background information: Previous research has identified that senior-year admitted students (those admitted to the university through alternative pathways such as community college studies) faced different challenges in university life, such as a heavy workload, and lack of support compared to those directly admitted to the university. Studies have also indicated that this heavy workload was primarily due to inadequate alignment between sub-degree institutions and universities. However, limited studies have been conducted in this area.
Aim/objective(s): This study aimed to explore the current practices between sub-degree institutions (i.e., community colleges) and universities concerning program articulation communication.
Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with 29 program leaders from eight UGC-funded (i.e., publicly funded) universities using individual interviews.
Results/Findings: The preliminary results revealed communication challenges that can be categorized into two main areas: Pre-University Communication Challenges and Post-Articulation Academic Integration. These challenges varied depending on the credit transfer methods used for undergraduate programs and the application criteria for senior-year admitted students' majors in associate or higher diploma programs. The findings also highlighted the need for improved communication between sub-degree institutions and universities, such as adapting to changing trends in senior admitted students' applications.
Conclusion (Implications/recommendations): The study recommends specific strategies for establishing regular communication.
Aim/objective(s): This study aimed to explore the current practices between sub-degree institutions (i.e., community colleges) and universities concerning program articulation communication.
Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with 29 program leaders from eight UGC-funded (i.e., publicly funded) universities using individual interviews.
Results/Findings: The preliminary results revealed communication challenges that can be categorized into two main areas: Pre-University Communication Challenges and Post-Articulation Academic Integration. These challenges varied depending on the credit transfer methods used for undergraduate programs and the application criteria for senior-year admitted students' majors in associate or higher diploma programs. The findings also highlighted the need for improved communication between sub-degree institutions and universities, such as adapting to changing trends in senior admitted students' applications.
Conclusion (Implications/recommendations): The study recommends specific strategies for establishing regular communication.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 16 May 2025 |
| Event | 2025 International Conference of Reimagining Transfer: Global Insights on Credit Mobility in the New Higher Education Paradigm: Global Insights on Credit Mobility in the New Higher Education Paradigm - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Duration: 16 May 2025 → 17 May 2025 https://events.polyu.edu.hk/nheptransfer2025conf/home (Conference website) https://events.polyu.edu.hk/preview/nheptransfer2025conf/schedule?id=dc8ac144-aca0-48c0-bcfe-537ebb424754 (Conference program) https://polyuit-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/syaproj_polyu_edu_hk/EeP-jR6RmGBNlOtOXhOr9vgBKGcukLioSAQkz8bskifXSg?e=kTh6oR (Conference booklet) |
Conference
| Conference | 2025 International Conference of Reimagining Transfer: Global Insights on Credit Mobility in the New Higher Education Paradigm |
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| Country/Territory | Hong Kong |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Period | 16/05/25 → 17/05/25 |
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User-Defined Keywords
- Senior Year Admitted Students
- Program Articulation
- Communication Challenges
- Academic Integration