Dual Enrollment Program. Rhona Free

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1 Dual Enrollment Program Eastern Connecticut State University Quinebaug Valley Community College Rhona Free Eastern Connecticut State University

2 Dual Enrollment Program Eastern Connecticut State University/Quinebaug Valley Community College Hartford Public High School seniors who demonstrate the ability to succeed in college despite very challenging economic, family, and community conditions are identified by HPHS counselors. Students enroll full time at QVCC, take one class at Eastern and live on Eastern s campus. When their performance in classes at QVCC makes them admissible to Eastern they become full-time Eastern students.

3 Two primary goals for the Dual Enrollment Program Increase representation of Latino and Black students on campus in order to reduce racial/ethnic gaps in educational attainment and income. Enhance success of Latino and Black students at Eastern by creating critical mass

4 Racial/ethnic gaps in educational attainment White 50.5% Black 27.6% Hispanic 17.4% Asian 55.1% Native American 27.5% Percentage of Connecticut adults (ages 25 64) holding at least a two year degree, Lumina Foundation for Education A Stronger Nation through Higher Education.

5 Gap/parity in population compared to enrollment percentages, Connecticut State University Population percentage Hispanic/Latino African American Asian American Native American.2.4 Underrepresented Minorities Representative parity achieved Fall 2009 Enrollment Percentage (Connecticut State University Source: State of Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education Strategic Plan to Ensure Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Connecticut Public Higher Education

6 Racial/ethnic gaps in earnings Average Earnings by Race, Gender, and Education Attainment for Year Olds with Positive Wages Working 35+ Hours per Week, Connecticut Education Attainment White African American Hispanic (H/W) Asian/Pacific Islander Less than High School $31,788 $25,758 (81%) $22,610 (71%) $27,394 High School Grad or GED $37,539 $31,330 (83%) $27,238 (73%) $28,598 Some College, No Degree $45,613 $31,925 (70%) $33,597 (74%) $32,147 Associate Degree $46,176 $36,341 (79%) $40,460 (87%) $38,644 Bachelors Degree $72,020 $48,494 (67%) $50,033 (70%) $53,243 Masters Degree $82,197 $58,302 (71%) $67,830 (82%) $78,305 Doctorate or Prof. Degree $113,265 $74,781(66%) $61,212 (54%) $90,692 Source: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems Report on Higher Education Inequality Funded by the Lumina Foundation for Education

7 Critical Mass it is clear that there must be enough Hispanic students on campus to form a community within a community. As they are accepted as equals in a majority culture, Hispanic students need a cultural place of their own that partially replaces the sense of family that characterizes their home communities the tipping point is reached when there is a sense among Hispanic students of welcome-ness on campus sufficient to validate their culture and to ensure that they are having a visible impact on campus life. American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Hispanic Student Success in State Colleges and Universities: Creating Supportive Spaces. (2007)

8 Overview of DEI program Hartford Public High School counselors identify potential students Students interviewed and finalists selected Support provided for completion of paperwork (admissions and financial aid) Summer orientation Support provided for moving in, transportation to campus, linens, etc. Pocket money provided, books provided. On-campus employment mandatory

9 Overview of DEI program Students live in residence hall on ECSU campus One course with whole cohort at ECSU Remaining courses at QVCC, three blocks from residence hall Intensive counseling, tutoring, advising Students financial aid is based on costs of QVCC for Fall, Eastern raises funds/grants to cover room and board and other costs Students transfer to Eastern full-time as soon as possible and then financial aid is based on Eastern tuition, room and board

10 Dual Enrollment Initiative Eastern Connecticut State University/Quinebaug Valley Community College Video developed for presentation to legislators, funding agencies, potential students and families, high school guidance counselors Video

11 Gaps/Parity in degree percentages, Connecticut State University, Population percentage Fall 2009 Enrollment Percentage (Connecticut State University Hispanic/Latino African American Asian American Native American Underrepresented Minorities Representative parity achieved AY Degree Percentage Source: State of Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education Strategic Plan to Ensure Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Connecticut Public Higher Education

12 Outcomes One year increases: Retention of Latino students up by 9 percentage points Six-year graduation rate of Latino students up by 16 percentage points (19 percentage points over 2 years) Four-year graduation rate of Latino students by by 8 percentage points

13 What works well Collaboration with QVCC Students participation in campus life Students academic development and success (retention rates, participation in programs) External funding: Hartford Latino Foundation, Walmart, Department of Justice

14 Challenges Demands of students families Financial aid paperwork (the perception of student loans as debt v. investment) Funding room and board when students are full-time at QVCC Bringing group behaviors from high school and community to the campuses Ensuring that Dual Enrollment students have the same opportunities as other students to take advantage of what a liberal arts college offers

15 Plans for the future Expand program to rural communities Expand program to community college students who have dropped out Pursuing changes in financial aid to allow greater grant aid when students are full-time at QVCC Promote program replication