Indiana Education Roundtable dual/Concurrent Enrollment: Opportunities for the Future

1. July 28, 2009 Dr. Gary Wixom, Assistant Commissioner Utah System of Higher Education Indiana Education Roundtabledual/Concurrent Enrollment: Opportunities for the Future

2. Advances in technology have created jobs that demand skills beyond what was expected of the average worker three decades ago. As of 2006, nearly half of the adults over 25 had no more than a high school diploma or GED. Yet… How Important is Education?

3. More than 2/3 of new jobs require some postsecondary education. Earning a Livable Wage

4. Engagement – attending school and completing (graduating) high school. • Achievement – academic (and technical) course taking; grades; test scores. • Transition – to postsecondary education without the need for remediation, and to the workplace. Success Requires a Focus on

5. It gets students engaged. Students discover they can achieve. It provides transition for students to a career pathway in a postsecondary program. Solution Includes Dual Enrollment

6. National research suggests Higher participation in postsecondary training Higher percentage completion rate Complete career pathway earlier Improved academic outcomes Dual Enrollment Benefits

7. “Dual enrollment students were 11% more likely to persist through the second year of college than non-participating students.” NACEP Reports

8. “Dual enrollment students were 12% more likely to enter college within seven months of high school graduation than non-participating students.” NACEP Reports

9. “Dual enrollment students who completed 20 or more credits in the first year of college were 28% more likely to persist through the second year in college than were students who did not complete dual enrollment courses.” NACEP Reports

10. Students who struggle academically or who are at risk of dropping out may realize significant benefits from dual enrollment. CCRC Reports

11. Dual enrollment is known to provide a range of positive benefits: Increasing the academic rigor of high school curriculum. Helping low-performing students meet high academic standards. Providing more academic opportunities and electives. CCRC Reports

12. 20 Years of Success In Utah

13. # of Courses, USHE 2008

14. Courses Students Enroll In

15. Concurrent enrollment students are retained! What Have We Learned?

16. 72% of concurrent enrollment students have an ACT above 20. ACT Scores Are Higher

17. Dual enrollment has historically targeted high-achieving high school students, but today it is increasingly seen by educators and policymakers as a strategy to help a broader range of students make the transition from high school to college. CCRC Reports

18. The Partnership / Secondary-Postsecondary Student Preparation Curriculum Oversight Faculty Credentials Funding Mechanism Issues

19. Establishing a genuine, visible, partnership between public and higher education An Oversight Committee should meet regularly Standards of practice should be jointly adopted Partnership

20. Students must demonstrate preparedness Students enrolled in concurrent enrollment classes must demonstrate their ability to do college-level work. These standards may include an overall GPA, ACT score, or assessment for placement in math or English. Student Preparation

21. Concurrent enrollment courses must use an approved syllabus, have the same course content, use the approved text material, and use assessment instruments as specified by the sponsoring department. Curriculum Oversight

22. All concurrent enrollment faculty must meet the established criteria for adjunct status of the sponsoring department. A minimum of a master’s degree in the subject or related area will generally be required. Faculty Credentials

23. Funding must cover the costs of preparation, assessment, delivery, and evaluation of dual enrollments courses Legislative Appropriation Tuition and Fees Combination Funding Mechanisms

24. Develop quality programs Reach students of all backgrounds and academic interests. Prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow Increase the number of students completing postsecondary training. Conclusion

25. Questions