ASAPAssociate Accelerated Program

ASAPAssociate Accelerated Program

What is ASAP?

• One year associate degree program• Cohort-based program• Every region has its own learning community

• Regional Director/Student Success Coach• Faculty Teaching Team

These learning communities result in strong retention and completion rates state-wide.

• 86% of ASAP students earn a degree or are still enrolled after 12 months – a rate five times better than the average for all Ivy Tech students

The ASAP Student

• Referred/Nominated by High school Guidance Counselor

• Minimum 2.5 High School GPA with a strong attendance record

• No older than 21 years of age• Parent/guardian must agree to provide room and

board

The program is specifically designed for students from low-income households, and targets students during the critical transition period between high

school to college.

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• Pilot Programs – Indianapolis, Fort Wayne• Lumina Foundation = $2,240,000 (2009-2013)• CHE pledge = $269,378

• Statewide Expansion Funding• Lumina Foundation = $2,223,400 (2013-2016)• Smith Family Foundation Gift = $1,000,000 (Lafayette 2011)• Old National Bank = $250,000 (Evansville 2014-5 year grant)• Vectren = $250,000 (Evansville 2014-5 year grant)

• Total Contributions = $5,733,278

Funding Sources

State-wide Implementation Timeline

• Fall 2010 – Indianapolis and Fort Wayne• Fall 2011 – Lafayette• Fall 2013 – South Bend• Summer 2014 – Muncie, Anderson, Richmond,

Columbus, Terre Haute, Evansville• Summer 2015 – Gary, Kokomo,

Lawrenceburg/Madison, Sellersburg, Bloomington

Retention Results

2012-2013 ASAP Retention Rates

Region Term 1 to 2

Term 2 to 3

Term 3 to 4

Term 4 to 5

Term 5 to Degree

Completion

Fort Wayne 91% 95% 95% 94% 100%

Indianapolis

90% 78% 97% 100% 100%

Lafayette 88% 95% 95% 100% 100%

Graduation Rates

12 Month Degree Completion Rate

After Graduation

Region Rate of Transfer to 4-year Institution

Rate of College Persistence*

Fort Wayne 62% 100%

Indianapolis 78% 100%

Lafayette 88% 100%

2012-2013 Graduates

*This data includes students who chose to stay at Ivy Tech and work on another degree.

National Media Attention

This article from the Wall Street Journal was published on November 3, 2013.

ASAP Fast Facts

• 50% of ASAP students are male, which counters the current trend toward a predominantly female overall college population

• 50% are minorities – nearly twice the percentage of Ivy Tech’s student body as a whole

• The overwhelming majority of students enrolled in ASAP are first-generation college students

The bottom line: ASAP works for populations traditionally underserved by America’s colleges. The

mentoring and guidance provided by the program gives students a chance to succeed and changes their lives.

“The experience has been incredible. You not only learn the subject matter, but also about yourself.”

“The best part is that the credits transfer to other schools.”

“I feel that it’s prepared me for a demanding job.”