Getting a Jump on Why It Matters.

What percentage of Ohio’s high school graduates go directly on to college?

Ohio 62.7%* U.S. 63.3% Neighboring States Illinois 57.4% Indiana 65.7% Kentucky 60.9% Michigan 59.9% New York 74.2% Pennsylvania 63.9% West Virginia 59.0% Wisconsin 59.2% SOURCE: Thomas Mortenson, Postsecondary Opportunity, 2008 Data *Ohio’s college-going rate Includes public and private institutions... in and out of Ohio

How many of Central Ohio’s high school graduates who enter one of the state’s public colleges or universities earn a degree?

Graduate Enter Public Retained Projected High School College/Univ. After the Graduates in 2008 (OH) in 2008 First Year 12,300 3,829 5, Needed Remediation (41%) 1,829 Entered 2-Yr College 1,704 Entered 4-Yr University or Regional Campus 3,362 In 3 years for 2-year degree In 6 years for 4 year degree Data from Delaware, Franklin, Madison & Union Counties

 More than one-third of our high school graduates don’t go directly on to college  41% of those who enter a public college or university in Ohio need remediation (i.e., they are not college-ready)  Most of Ohio’s postsecondary students don’t complete their degree or certificate programs. So what?

Today’s economic realities underscore the necessity of learning beyond high school – of a college degree or of a certificate with value in the marketplace. 57% of Ohio’s job openings in 2018 will require some postsecondary education SOURCE: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workplace, Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Projections Through 2018 (June 2010)

Learn More. Earn More. That’s the payoff of a college degree or career certificate. SOURCE: Education Pays: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society (2010), College Board Advocacy & Policy Center

The College Payoff Dual enrollment programs also are an effective way to build a workforce that has  The knowledge and 21 st Century skills required for a vast majority of the nation’s fast-growing jobs  The postsecondary degrees and credentials needed to compete – and win – in a talent- driven, global economy.

Mounting Evidence Taking college-level courses while still in high school...  Increases college participation rates  Makes students more likely to persist through the second year of college. It’s called DUAL ENROLLMENT

 Dual enrollment is an opportunity for high school students to take college-level courses and earn both college credit and credit toward high school graduation.  Courses are taught in the high school by specially trained high school teachers who have college-level adjunct faculty status.  Support is provided by college/university faculty members.

 Dual enrollment is a chance for high-achieving high school students to accelerate their learning by taking general education as well as career-technical courses.  It’s an effective way to build a workforce in Ohio that has the knowledge and skills required for the nation’s fast-growing jobs,

1. Introduces students to college-level academic expectations and makes it more likely that they will enroll in college after graduation. Why Dual Enrollment?

2. Allows students to take courses that relate to their interests or career goals, but are not available as part of their high school’s curriculum. Why Dual Enrollment?

3. Guarantees that college credits for courses approved through the Ohio Board of Regent’s Articulation and Transfer Policy will be accepted at all of Ohio’s public colleges and universities. Why Dual Enrollment?

4. Accelerates students’ progress toward college completion and reduces the cost of a college education by allowing students, in most cases, to earn college credits at a significantly reduced cost. Why Dual Enrollment?

5. Builds students’ confidence in their ability to succeed in college, in careers and in life. Why Dual Enrollment?

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Who’s eligible for dual enrollment?  Any 11th or 12 grade student – and sometimes a 9th or 10th grader – who has a solid background in the subject and is college-ready based on college placement assessments.  There may be additional admissions criteria specified by a partnering college or university.

Are dual enrollment courses really more rigorous?  Yes! Dual enrollment courses are college courses taught by high school teachers who also are college adjunct faculty.  All teachers are supported by college/university faculty and students must pass college-level assessments to receive credit for the courses.

What impact does dual enrollment have on high schools?  Dual enrollment expands the scope of the high school curriculum, particularly for small and rural school districts.  Dual enrollment gives teachers opportunities for professional growth.

Will dual enrollment courses really transfer to other colleges and universities?  For courses approved by the Ohio Board of Regent’s Articulation and Transfer Policy, college credit will accepted at all the state’s public colleges and universities. It’s guaranteed!  Private and out-of-state institutions may review each course and determine if it will be accepted as transfer credit.

Where can students, families and educators find out more about dual enrollment opportunities in your schools and communities?  Talk to your high school counselor or dual enrollment administrator  See the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships’ Web site at htp://nacep.org.

 Giving students a chance to accelerate their learning … and the confidence needed to succeed in college and in life  Smoothing the transition to college  Helping Ohio build a new college-going culture  Serving as a game changer for students who want to get a start on a college degree or career certificate while still in high school.

Dual enrollment is a winning combination...  A chance to earn college credits … often for free … and an opportunity to “try out” college while still in high school  A forceful tool for building the skilled workforce needed to win in talent-driven local, regional, national and global economies