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Connecting the DOTS    Tech Prep and Beyond

Connecting the DOTS    Tech Prep and Beyond. Patsy Chester, Director Rich Horton, College Now Coordinator Kathy Chafin, ALO/Underage Enrollment Coordinator. Linn-Benton Community College. Albany, Oregon – population 42,000 Corvallis, Oregon – population 52,000

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Connecting the DOTS    Tech Prep and Beyond

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  1. Connecting the DOTS    Tech Prep and Beyond Patsy Chester, Director Rich Horton, College Now Coordinator Kathy Chafin, ALO/Underage Enrollment Coordinator

  2. Linn-Benton Community College • Albany, Oregon – population 42,000 • Corvallis, Oregon – population 52,000 • Home of Oregon State University • 10 miles from LBCC campus

  3. LBCC – OSU Dual Enrollment • Overview of Program • Development • How it Works

  4. Features • One Application • Financial Aid • Scholarships • Advising • Housing • Student Life

  5. LBCC – OSU Dual Enrollment 3,000+ admitted to the program 837+ Graduates

  6. Challenges • Territory • Calendars • Financial aid rules & regs • Tuition rates • Staff workload • Communicating with students • Marketing

  7. Positive Outcomes • Faculty connections • A.S. Direct Transfer • Recruitment • Expanded capacity • Program alignment • Career paths

  8. College Now • Formerly called 2 + 2 • College credit for high school classes • College approved course content and teachers • One-time $15 fee • College transcript • Incentives

  9. College Now2003-2004 • 1,305 Unduplicated Students • 10,539 Credits Earned • 78 Courses • 33 High Schools Participating • 87 High School Teachers Participating • 15 LBCC Faculty Participating • $529,000+ Saved in Tuition

  10. College Now Enrollments

  11. Agriculture Auto Technology Biology Business & Economics Business Technology Career Planning Computer Systems Drafting/CAD Education Electronics English/Writing Foreign Languages Graphics & Fine Arts Health Occupations Math Physics & Chemistry Social Science Welding Programs Available

  12. Challenges • Marketing • Students • Parents • Teachers • Teacher Turnover • Teacher Qualifications

  13. Advantages • Motivates • Saves $ • Saves time • Increases communications • Eliminates duplication • Reduces drop-out rate

  14. ALO = Alternative Learning Opportunities • High schools refer students • Credit classes • GED Preparation • Schools collect state funding and pay the college • Students can self refer and pay their own expenses

  15. Alternative Learning Opportunities2003 – 2004 • Credit Classes • 94 students • 16 high schools • 262 credit classes; 840 credits • 3.19 GPA • GED Preparation • 186 students • 10 high schools

  16. Alternative Learning Opportunities • $155,446 billed to 11 high schools • Additional $21,285 collected directly from student • $176,731 tuition and fees collected

  17. ALO Participants2003 - 2004

  18. Challenges • Limited capacity at LBCC • Limited high school resources • Marketing • Administrators • Counselors • Parents

  19. Connecting the DOTS    Tech Prep and Beyond • Questions ??? • Please complete your evaluation • Thank You !!!

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