Dual Enrollment Programs and Rural Community College Initiative

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1 Rural Community College Initiative 2007 Institute October 31, 2007

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4 Parish population 17,500 Race 53% W, 46% B, 1%O Unemployment rate 11% Median family income $20,440 Poverty rate 30% H.S. graduates, age % B.S. or above, age %

5 Louisiana Delta Community College SOWELA Technical Community College LE Fletcher Technical Community College L

6 LSU AgCenter Louisiana Delta Community College Louisiana Technical College - Tallulah NorthEast Educational Development (NEED) Foundation

7 Poverty-stricken Delta Region Limited access to higher education 1 hour drive to college campus minute drive to technical college Regional diversity Quality of public schools Level of education Limited workforce opportunities

8 Accessible and affordable education Serve under-represented population Dual enrollment opportunities 1 st generation college students Increase college attendance rates in remote areas Improve business skills Less threatening environment for higher education Enhance the economy

9 Guiding Principles of Grant Collaboration: Student access Workforce development Technology/distance education Professional development Partnerships

10 $82,000, funded at $45,000 42% - Other (tutorials, on-line testing, support) 40% - Equipment (computers, IT) 17%- Supplies (reference books)

11 Knowledge based economy Higher education opportunities Lifelong learners Better trained workforce Continuing education Improved quality of life

12 August Non-credit computer workshop (Delta) Fall 2004 and Spring 2005 Basic computer skills (LTC) Remedial math and English (Delta) Business/entrepreneurial courses (Delta) Fall 2006 Computer Skills (LTC) ENGL 101 and HIST 101 Spring 2007 ENGL 102, HIST 102, PSYC 201

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15 Community Readiness Community/parental-student buy-in Timing Threatening Knowledge vs. motivation Identity: Delta CC- new and emerging college, Fall 2001

16 Factors influencing participation of nontraditional students in higher education: Institutional differentiation of higher education system Institutional governance and control Flexible or open access Mode of study Financial assistance and other support Continuing education opportunities

17 Plan for Fall 2006 Market Dual enrollment Remedial coursework General education courses Repeat basic computer skills course Offer entrepreneurial workshop (not for credit)

18 BOR funding for dual enrollment High School Redesign Academic/Technical diploma endorsements School Board Support Local champions Schedule Flexibility Local access through site location and technology Dedicated staff at Delta, LTC, and LSU AgCenter

19 The High School Bridge and B.O.R. Dual Enrollment Programs allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses at Louisiana Delta Community College. The credits that students earn in the Louisiana Board of Regents Dual Enrollment Program may be used toward both a high school diploma and a college associate degree and/or certificates.

20 Courses are offered at five area high schools and the LSU AgCenter in West Carroll Parish. Courses are taught by qualified college instructors. Courses offered through this extended campus program are the same as those taught on the main campus of Louisiana Delta Community College Tuition is discounted more than 50% for High School Bridge students. BOR Dual Enrollment students have no costs.

21 The High School Bridge Program is for students who take courses beyond high school graduation requirements or courses not covered by the Louisiana Board of Regents grant. These students do not receive high school credit, only college credit. The Dual Enrollment Program is for students who will receive both high school and college credit concurrently. This program is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents. This program helps these students obtain the required credits needed to graduate from high school.

22 Enriches the course opportunities for high school students Shortens the time to attain a college degree, which saves students and parents money Provides students with college general education credit that is transferable to a four-year college or university Enables students to explore occupational interests

23 Allows students the opportunity to meet college entrance requirements by completing developmental coursework prior to high school graduation Provides student access to Delta s Learning Resource Center, tutoring services, computer labs and the ULM library Some students are graduating high school with 24+ hours of college credit. This is equivalent to a student s freshman year in college. TOPS pays for 8 semesters even if you already have college credit.

24 General Education Courses (College Transfer Courses) English Composition I & II College Algebra Art or Music Appreciation Introduction to Sociology Western Civilization I & II History of the United States I & II Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology *Other courses are available Occupational Courses (Work Skills Courses) Introduction to Business Introduction to Computers The Care and Development of the Young Child Process Technology ** New ** Developmental Courses (Remedial Courses) English and Math

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26 August 2004 Free Computer Workshop: 20 adults Fall 2004 Spring 2005 Offered 099 English & Math Classes Fall 2005 CPTR 1000: 19 adults Fall 2006 ENGL 101: 19 HS students & 1 HS graduate HIST 101: 8 HS students & 1 HS graduate Spring 2007 ENGL 102: 10 HS students HIST 102: 3 HS students & 1 HS graduate PSYC 201: 7 HS students Fall 2007 ENGL 101: 24 HS students HIST 101: 6 HS students BIOL 101: 14 HS students

27 24 students completed 48 classes, gaining 3-15 credit hours 80% qualified for BOR funding Approximate savings $13,000 tuition fees 2,100 hours in travel time and travel costs Additional income for proctors (teachers) Improved chances for adjusting to college to aid in retention/degree completion. Increased collaborations between higher education and local school system

28 The grant provided the opportunity for partners to: collaborate on a joint project for rural community and economic development. make higher education accessible to students in rural areas. work cooperatively with technical college, community college, land grant university, high schools, business, and community partners. engage community and civic organizations in higher education projects. secure learning resources and training to improve delivery of instruction. complete a SWOT analysis of project. plan for future joint collaborations.

29 Replication of initiative in 3 rural parishes in Fall 2008 Dual and Cross Enrollment Franklin Parish - LTC Region 8 Winnsboro campus Franklin High School Franklin Academy Madison Parish LTC Region 8 Tallulah campus Madison High School Tallulah Academy Tensas Parish LSU AgCenter (Police Jury facility) Tensas High School Tensas Academy

30 AAS General Education Requirements BOR General Education Matrix ENGL 1015/101 MATH 1015/110 PHSC 1015/100 SPCH 1015/120 PSYC 2015/201

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32 Laurie Anderson, Academic Outreach Coordinator LA Delta Community College Dr. Barbara Jones, Dean of Instruction LA Delta Community College Dr. Cynthia Pilcher, Area Agent Community Rural Development (CRD) LSU AgCenter Sheila Haynes, Extension Agent LSU AgCenter