1. COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL Victoria Zeppelin Director of CollegeNow Tompkins Cortland Community College

2. WHAT IS CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT?

3. BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS  Rigorous learning  Diversity of courses available  Liberal Arts and CTE  Transferable college knowledge and skills  Familiarity with college jargon, process, resources  Critical thinking, study, & time management skills  Confidence booster  College credits  CE credits are transferable to ~92% of colleges

4. ENHANCED COLLEGE EXPERIENCE  Internship or Research (68%)  Study Abroad (8%)  Double Major (18%)  Minor (34%)  Research  Reduced the amount of my student loans or tuition (34%)  80% completed their degrees within 4 years

5. INCREASED EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS  89% planned to complete a bachelor’s degree  46% expected to continue onto a graduate degree  For 20%, neither parent had a college degree  18% indicated that an Associate’s degree was the highest level of education achieved by either parent  26% of students received free/reduced lunch

6. WHAT’S IN IT FOR SCHOOLS & TEACHERS?  Low-cost, scalable model that works in any school environment  Secondary-Postsecondary Collaboration  Professional development  Classroom observations  Curricular alignment  Connects discipline area instructors across schools  Understanding of college expectations  Demonstrates to community that the school is preparing students for college and careers

7. THE COMPLETION AGENDA  Recognized as a “high impact” practice to increase college readiness and degree completion  Concurrent Enrollment students are more likely to:  Graduate from high school, enroll and stay in college, earn higher GPAs and more credits than non-CE peers in their first year in college

8. HOW DO I BEGIN?  Identify a college  Almost all NYS community colleges  Some NYS 4-year publics and privates  Note service areas! (for community colleges)  Instructor and Course Approval  Student Placement and Tuition  CE Requirements and Support (NACEP accreditation)  Orientation and PD  Library, Assessment and other Resources  Site Visits  Program Evaluations

9. QUALITY CONTROL  SUNY and NYSUT best practices  NACEP Accreditation  Curriculum  Faculty  Students  Assessment  Program Evaluation

10. FUTURE OF CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT  Distance Learning of CE Courses  2350 students took college courses via BOCES Distance Learning services  Early Degree  Combining with other dual enrollment options  Smart Scholars and P-Tech  Utilize CE, but with focus on pathways (focused course taking rather than “a la carte”).  Often includes prep courses and taking courses on college campus

12. Offering a unique high school experience through a new collaboration between:  SUNY Adirondack  WSWHE BOCES  Regional Business Partners  Charter Schools: Hudson Falls, Queensbury & Saratoga Springs  Now open to 31 Component School Districts T

13. Is the four - year degree necessary or even beneficial for everyone? “Disconnect between education - what students are learning - and the skills and knowledge that business and industry need.” (Pathways to Prosperity, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Feb. 2011) L

14. The College Board, Education Pays 2010, citing U.S. Census Bureau wage data. L

15. “The real skills gap, business leaders say, is …about the shortage of young people who are good at problem-solving, communication, teamwork, time management, persistence, loyalty and dedication. Survey after survey reports that businesses can’t find enough workers [with these skills].” Applied Academics (Pathways) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/why-cant-todays-graduates-get-hired/article15771887/ L

16. ...by 2020 New York State will face a deficit of 350,000 workers for mid-level skill jobs -- those requiring more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree. (Chmura Economics and Analytics, 2013) L

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18. Schools Higher Ed Business Queensbury UFSD Hudson Falls CSD Saratoga Springs CSD WSWHE BOCES Global Foundries Irving Tissue Espey Manufacturing Precision Value Automation Momentive Perf. Materials Great Escape/Six Flags Philips Healthcare SUNY Adirondack T

19.  HS Regents diploma  Industry Credentials  Up to 28 College Credits (dual credits)  A “Freshman Experience”  “World of Work Experience”  Career & College Ready T

20. Dual enrollment as non-matriculated students Half-day 1:1 technology Co-taught STEM fundamentals Collaborative environment Hands-on learning, PBL State-of-the-art equipment Job shadow and internship opportunities Authentic Industrial Pathways T

21. Junior Year Advanced Manufacturing 101 Freshman Experience Engineering 109 Introduction to Technology 101 Electrical Technology 103 Math 108 Senior Year Advanced Manufacturing 102 Electricity 1 TEC 119 English 101 Physics 107 SUNY Adirondack Elective L

22. Junior Year CISCO Introduction of Network 131 CISCO Network Fundamentals 133 CISCO Routing Protocols and Concepts 134 Freshman Experience 110 IT Essentials Hardware IT Essentials Networking Math 108 Senior Year CISCO Scaling LAN and WAN Technologies 139 CISCO Security 135 English 101 IT Essentials Security IT Essentials Software Speech 111 L

23.  Precision Measurement and Quality Assurance including SPC/SQA  Introduction to Pneumatic Systems  Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)  Introduction to Sensor Technology  Mechanisms  Introduction to Electrical Systems Advanced Manufacturing Provides Training in: L

24.  Introduction to networking concepts and theory  Cisco hardware configuration and deployment  IP Subnetting and address management  Network design and management  Fundamental security  Structured Troubleshooting and Problem Solving  Operating Systems installation and deployment  Computer Hardware installation, configuration, and repair L

25.  First hand knowledge of:  Workforce  College Life and the Rigor of College  Manufacturing or IT Networking Industry  Path to:  Work force- entry level  Two year @ SUNY ADK Elec. Tech/ IT Networking  Bridge to a 4 year degree: Transfer options available L

26.  HS Juniors and Seniors  Entrance Requirements – SUNY ACC Placement Exams Overall average 80% in HS SUNY Adirondack Application School District Referral WSWHE BOCES CTE/ECHS Application T

27.  Hardworking  Strong work ethic  Determination/drive/dedication  Honest/Academic Integrity  Patient  Cooperative  Respectful T

28.  Problem Solver  Trouble Shooter  Confident in ones skills and abilities  Mechanical “mindset”  Critical Thinker  Team Player  Collaborator T

29.  Freshman Seminar, HRD 110  Math Tutoring Center  The Center for Reading and Writing  Library Services  Career Services  Accessibility Services  Transfer Services T

30. Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES - 27 Gick Road- Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518.581.3580 - www.wswheboces.org L

31. Questions?