1. Georgia State University Dual Enrollment Task Force:
The Key to Program Success

2. Session Discussion Topics
Why we needed to create the GSU Dual Enrollment Task Force?
How was the GSU DE taskforce created?
Steps to create a successful taskforce at your institution
Snapshot of a Dual Enrollment taskforce monthly meeting

3. Dual Enrollment Model: One University, Two Options Georgia State University offers programs to give high school juniors and seniors, who meet the application requirements, the opportunity to enroll in undergraduate courses at both the Atlanta Campus and the Perimeter campuses.
GSU Atlanta Campus
GSU PC Campuses
In addition to 1000 and 2000-level courses, have a few options for and 4000-level courses
Classes are taken only at the Atlanta campus
1000- and 2000-level courses only are available through Perimeter Campuses
Classes are taken at one of the 6 Perimeter campuses
Alpharetta
Clarkston
Decatur
Dunwoody
Newton
Online

4. Program Growth + Consolidation = Dual Enrollment Task Force
Program Enrollment:
Fall Semester: 1,919 students
Spring Semester: 1,771 students
Increasing Enrollment Numbers necessitate the creation of a university wide task force to ensure continued program success

5. GSU Dual Enrollment Eligibility
Be entering 11th or 12th grade
Be on track to graduate
Meet lawful presence requirements
Obtain approval of the high school counselor and parent(s)/legal guardian(s)
Remain in good academic standing with a 2.0 GPA or higher at Georgia State University to remain eligible for the program
Submit a completed Immunization form to Georgia State Health Services.
GSU Dual Enrollment Eligibility

6. GSU Dual Enrollment Admissions Requirements
Atlanta Campus
Perimeter College
GSU Dual Enrollment Admissions Requirements
Students must meet all of the following:
GPA: 3.0 (+) as calculated by GSU
Test Scores
SAT:
26.5 (+) Math
26 (+) Reading
ACT:
21 (+) Math
20 (+) English
Students must meet all of the following:
GPA: 3.0 (+) as calculated by GSU
Freshman Index: 2600 or higher
Test Scores
SAT
28 (+) Math
29 (+) Reading
ACT
23 (+) Math
23 (+) English

7. TASK FORCE GOALS
Improve and streamline the GSU process that students use to apply and enroll
Development of a strong communication pipeline to keep university personnel up to date on the most current changes from all relevant departments effecting DE students
Facilitate joint ventures involving all departments represented on the Task Force in support of Dual Enrollment

8. TASK FORCE TEAM MEMBERS Identified departments that students interface with from interest to graduation. Reached out to those departments and reached out to specific people and partners Possible inclusion of Representatives from: Communications Technology Student Affairs Financial Aid Academic Deans Testing High School Partner
Dual Enrollment Task Force
Office of Enrollment Management
Bookstore
Early College
Student Accounts
University Advisement Center
Office of the Registrar

9. University Departments Role in Dual Enrollment Success
Recruitment
Designated Admission Counselors manage Dual Enrollment recruitment in partnership with Assistant Director of DE
Continued communication with DE team
Assist in development of DE deliverables
Support with DE new student orientations
Admissions
Development of DE admissions requirements for both options
Establishment of application deadlines
Management and design of application as it relates to DE
Processing and decision applicants
Office of the Registrar
Registration Management of Student Information System as it relates to DE
Insight into new system developments and capabilities
University Departments Role in Dual Enrollment Success

10. University Departments Role in Dual Enrollment Success
University Advisement Center
Designated DE Academic Advisors at each campus to assist with course scheduling
Assist with smooth DE registration process
Understand the nuances of DE academic requirements and help map out a path of college degree completion
Student Accounts
Management of student accounts
Communication with students regarding outstanding balances
Processing of DE Funding Applications
Awarding of funds
University Departments Role in Dual Enrollment Success

11. Task Force Communication
Monthly Meetings
Immediate notification of programmatic changes (Internal and External)
Task Force Directory
Microsoft Teams
Task Force Communication
Task Force Committee Members
Sub-committees
Partners

12. Dual Enrollment Team Office of Student Success
Associate Director of Student Success, Pre-Collegiate and Educational Opportunity Programs
Assistant Director of Dual Enrollment
Early College Program Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator and Two Customer Service Specialist
Dual Enrollment Team Office of Student Success

13. 1. Define the problem 2. Define the outcome(s). 3
1. Define the problem 2. Define the outcome(s). 3. Define the timeline 4. Identify methodology 5.Design the process 6. Identify task force members 7. Prepare background materials 8. Convene the taskforce 9. Manage the process 10. At the end of the process, evaluate the members performance and the process. Source: Nelson, Robert, “10 Steps to Forming a Successful Task Force”, Nelson Strategic Consulting
STEPS TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL TASK FORCE AT YOUR INSTITUTION

14. Contact Us Suzes Casseus Assistant Director of Dual Enrollment
Pre-Collegiate and Educational Opportunity Programs
Georgia State University
Kathryn Hall
Program Coordinator, Early College Programs
Gina H. Gavin
Associate Director of Student Success

15. Questions??