2024 DPP Summit Summary and Program Materials
2024 DPP Summit Program
Degree Partnership 101 Nuts & Bolts
This session will cover the basics of the Degree Partnership Program including how the program started and how the program works. We will discuss the advantages and challenges facing the DPP Program
Presenters -
- Danny Aynes, Registrar and Director of Enrollment Services, Linn-Benton Community College
- Katie Winder, Dean of Instruction, Linn-Benton Community College
- Rick DeBellis, Associate Director for Transfer Admission and Degree Partnerships, Oregon State University
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Supporting Transfer Students Through Change: Introduction and Discussion of OSU's New Core Education Program
Oregon State University is updating our general education requirements after more than 3 decades and these new changes will begin in summer 2025! This session is an opportunity to learn more about the changes, the process, and how Core Education is designed to meet the needs of our 21st-century learners. OSU designed our new general education with students in mind - specifically our transfer students - embedding the Core Transfer Map into the new structure to better allow Oregon students to transfer in and out of OSU. Join us in discussing ways to support our shared students in the Degree Partnership Program as they navigate these changes in general education.
Presenters -
- Erin Bird, Associate Director of Transfer Pathways & Success, Oregon State University
- Kristin Benson, Deputy University Registrar, Associate Registrar – Compliance, Oregon State University
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OSU OPEN CAMPUS – A partnership for student success
What is OSU Open Campus? Starting from the existing foundation of the OSU Extension programs and faculty members in each county, Open Campus has become a local bridge that builds collaboration and spans boundaries that artificially separate the education sectors. We engage the local K-12 system, community colleges, degree partnership programs, and other educational community partners. This session will provide examples of successful partnerships in Oregon communities supporting career & college access and transfer success and how Open Campus can support you with your transfer students’ next steps.
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- Becky Munn, Open Campus Coordinator, Oregon State University
- Emily Henry, Director – Open Campus, Oregon State University
- Jeff Sherman, Associate Vice Provost for Partnerships, Oregon State University
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Financial Aid and the Degree Partnership Program
Learn about how Financial Aid and the Degree Partnership program work. We will cover the fundamental steps students must take to be eligible for DPP and how their financial aid is applied to meet educational goals.
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- Karen Ash, Director of Financial Aid, Linn-Benton Community College
- Laura Mondragón, Assistant Director, Financial Aid, Oregon State University
- Regan Kaplan, Associate Director – Scholarships & Student Engagement, Financial Aid, Oregon State University
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DPP 411
This session is designed as an opportunity to discuss what happens behind the scenes to support dual enrolled students and to promote a better understanding of the unique ways each student utilizes the program. If you already feel like a DPP expert, this is a great way to put that knowledge to the test!
Presenters -
- Brooke Kay, DPP Program Assistant, Linn-Benton Community College
- Nick May, DPP Program Assistant, Linn-Benton Community College
- Rick DeBellis, Associate Director, Transfer Admissions & Degree Partnerships, Oregon State University
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Disability Access Services -- Transitioning as a disabled student to OSU
This session will focus on documentation guidelines and how to assist students transitioning to OSU using accommodations.
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- Earlee Kerekes-Mishra, Assistant Director – Disability Access Services, Oregon State University
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Alleviating Students’ Financial Stress: Oregon State University’s Center for Advancing Financial Education’s (OSU CAFE’s) Peer Mentor Program
Oregon State University’s Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE) launched in March 2020 as a free service providing personal financial education within the OSU community and across Oregon. CAFE leadership and staff are involved in several state- and university-wide financial wellness initiatives, in addition to providing one-on-one advising, presentations, and workshops daily. One of CAFE’s major successes and a unique advantage is its extensive Peer Mentor Program, which hires and trains OSU students to meet with their peers and their peers’ families on all things paying-for-college and budgeting. Over the last three years, the program has grown in staffing and the number of clients served. In this session, you will learn about the overall structure of CAFE’s Peer Mentor Program: the content and structure of initial and ongoing training, what Peer Mentors cover in a one-on-one advising appointments and workshops, tips and tools CAFE has used to bring the program to life, and how CAFE serves DPP students.
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- Michael Budke, Program Manager, Oregon State University
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Transfer Services Managers
Our Transfer Services Managers will share their experience and strategies for effectively supporting DPP students. From personalized academic guidance to helping with a seamless transition between institutions. Transfer Services managers play a crucial role in ensuring student success and satisfaction.
During this session, we will address frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide clarity on common concerns and challenges faced within the DPP framework, while also providing space for a Q&A session before adjourning.
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- Tiffani Day, Transfer Services Manager, Admissions, Oregon State University
- Aron Homberg, Transfer Services Manager, Admissions, Oregon State University
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Transfer Matters: Best Practices for Advising DPP Students
This presentation will equip university and community college advisors with practical strategies for building professional relationships to support students through successful transitions between institutions. Participants will learn advising practices for assisting students with career/university exploration and confirmation at the start of their college experiences and strategies for transformational referrals to ensure students have the support and resources needed to succeed throughout their entire academic journey.
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- Christy Stevens, Advisor, Linn-Benton Community College
- Niki Weight, Head Advisor, College of Education, Oregon State University
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OSU Ecampus-Personal Connections Throughout your Students Online Journey
Oregon State University Ecampus is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality, life changing online education with personalized support services to meet the unique needs of each student. Online classes offer many advantages to our DPP students; the opportunity to complete a four-year degree while staying in their own community, flexibility to work and care for family and other commitments, and access to advising and OSU resources. At Ecampus we also recognize the value of personal connection and support in student success. In this session, we will introduce the various personalized support services offered by Ecampus to help online learners achieve their academic goals. Join us for an introduction to our student facing support services for prospective students, (Enrollment Services), and current students, (Student Success Team), to learn more about these services and how they can serve DPP students from interest to completion!
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- Rebeka Phelps, Senior Success Coach, Ecampus, Oregon State University
- Gina Rogers, Lead Student Services Specialist, Ecampus, Oregon State University
- Melissa Whitney, Enrollment Services Specialist, Ecampus, Oregon State University
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Degree Partnership & Military-Connected Students
The Mission of the Holcomb Center for Military and Veteran Resources is to support all the members of the Oregon State University military-connected community wherever they may be pursuing their educational goals by assisting them in navigating the requirements of higher education, ensuring their awareness of available benefits and services, and to achieve a successful learning experience at OSU.
In this session, we will discuss the opportunities made available by using the Degree Partnership Program with VA educational benefits while pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Presenter -
- Willie Elfering, Director – Holcomb Center for Military and Veteran Resources, Oregon State University
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