Student Success Validation Through Dual Enrollment and Early College Models

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1 Student Success Validation Through Dual Enrollment and Early College Models St. Clair County Community College Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

2 St. Clair County Community College Founded in 1923 Approximately 3,800 students County is focused on creating a college-going culture Hard hit by recession

3 Why an Early and Middle College Program? Co-effort to create a college-going culture Michigan Governor initiative to have all high school students graduate with some college credit Savings for students Requests from local districts

4 The Board s Role and Support Board questions and concerns What is an early college? Why do one out-of-district first? Board focus and support Growth of student population Providing service to a school district and students

5 The Early College Cros-Lex (CL5 ) How we started Issues from the outset

6 Barriers to Higher Education for Cros-Lex Area Students 9% of adults in the area have a bachelor degree Low socio-economic levels for families in the area Distance the nearest college is 40 minutes away

7 The Basics Sophomores commit to the program in February and they take a rigorous curriculum combining Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), AP and college classes They return for a 5 th year at Cros-Lex High They are college-bound but not specifically those going to 4-year programs They must achieve minimum benchmarks, including GPA, have good standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, and provide a writing sample They must be fully willing to commit to an extra (5 th ) year at Cros-Lex High by signing a letter of intent Students are still able to participate in high school sports and extracurricular activities

8 The First Class and What We Learned Community reaction Excited about student opportunities Supportive of new program Desire to continue program Appreciated the opportunities provided to students in their own school Board reaction Pleased with initial program Interested in a similar program county-wide in St. Clair County

9 Pros Do not have to travel far from home Communication between high school and SC4 Jump start/ Higher education earlier Close-knit group bond Good staff/student ratios Structure Helps pay for further education

10 Cons CL5 Administration-to-student communication needed to expand to explain how to complete the program and still continue to be involved in high school events Extra year of high school Student-maturity level More difficult classes and work load Schedules Bus getting back to school on time How to buy books and library access were limited in first class due to distance

11 CL5 Results and Feedback 60% of the students were on the President s Honor Roll The cohorts at CL5 became small sub cultures of the larger high school setting. The students made their own t-shirts and hung out together. They were proud to be in the early college and wore their academic success as a status symbol. Being smart and hard working was their niche. I watched a board member tear up when the first class of 36 students walked across the stage at commencement. 70% of those students were firstgeneration college attendees. Mission accomplished!

12 Expansion The Middle College Regional Educational Service Agency Charter School Blue Water Middle College The first cohort started with 89 students In 2015, there are 601 total students in the program

13 Data Results Blue Water Middle College 1 st cohort (56 students) graduated in (59%) have earned an Assoc. Degree 2 nd cohort (131 students) 68 (52%) have earned an Assoc. Degree 47% of all students earned an Assoc. Degree within one year of traditional high school graduation 54% of all students earned an Assoc. Degree within two years of traditional high school graduation In St. Clair County, approx. 33% of students earn a degree or certificate within 6 years of high school graduation

14 Data Results Blue Water Middle College Since the beginning of the program ( ): Approximately 29,100 credit hours Approximately 30,900 contact hours Success rate (C or better): Middle College student: 85% Average of all SC4 students: 76%

15 A Typical Schedule

16 Growth of High School Students on Our Campus Dual enrollment as a percent of total fall enrollment 26% 22% 18% 15% 11% 8% 8% ,012 09FA 10FA 11FA 12FA 13FA 14FA 15FA

17 The Faculty Response Issues concerning student maturity Concerned we were becoming a high school Overall resistance to program faded as they got to know student abilities

18 The Board s Reaction Very supportive of the early and middle college Realization of the financial impact of the program Desire to expand to other schools not currently in the program

19 David Oppliger, Trustee Dr. Kevin A. Pollock, College President (810)

20 Changing the Culture of a College: Accelerated College Education (ACE) Achieving National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships NACEP Accreditation Dr. Walter Asonevich, President Mr. John (Jack) Cavanaugh, Trustee Dr. Melissa Murray, Dean of School Partnership Programs

21 Johnstown, Pennsylvania

22 Johnstown Floods: 1889, 1936, 1977 Incline Plane Gobs! Steel Mills

23 Richland Campus: Johnstown, PA

24 Five (5) Education Centers

25 Pennsylvania Highlands Overview Accredited: Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools One of 14 community colleges in Pennsylvania Serve education & workforce needs in 6 county service region Serve students annually in credit/non-credit programs Men s basketball, Women s volleyball, Bowling

26 Accelerated College Education (ACE) Smallest community college in Pennsylvania Largest concurrent enrollment program in Pennsylvania 50 high school partners across 12 counties 260 ACE Faculty members (high school) Student Enrollment: 1,100 1,800

27 ACE Service Region - High School Partners 54 High Schools across 12 counties

28 National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships NACEP - Overview THE sole accrediting body for concurrent enrollment programs THE only national set of quality standards that applies to concurrent enrollment partnerships

29 NACEP Principles Purpose Ensure quality of college courses offered to high school students Belief Institutions of higher education should follow certain best practices How? Adhere to NACEP national standards, adopted in 2002 Accreditation demonstrates adherence to national standards Markers of excellent concurrent enrollment programs

30 NACEP Accredited Programs Accredited - 92 colleges/universities (as of April 2014) 58 Two-year public colleges 27 Four-year public universities 7 Four-year private colleges NACEP s standards are Model standards Incorporated into state policy in 16 states

31 NACEP Standards of Program Quality (17) Across Five (5) Domains 1. Student (3) 2. Curriculum (3) 3. Faculty (4) 4. Evaluation (4) 5. Assessment (3)

32 The NACEP Journey is Launched 2010 NACEP Accreditation is the Goal! Dr. Asonevich, President Sets the Stage for Change! Leadership!

33 Board of Trustees Involved! Mr. John Augustine Mr. Ronald Budash Mr. Alan Cashaw Mr. Jack Cavanaugh Mr. Buddy DeYulis Dr. Patrick Farabaugh Mr. Jim Foster Dr. Janet Grady Mr. Jim Gregory Ms. Kathy Holtzman Mr. Doug Lengenfelder Mr. Joseph Mangarella Mr. Stephen McAneny Dr. Kathleen O Rourke Ms. John Skelley Mr. John Vatavuk Mr. Jeffrey Wingard Mr. Greg Winger

34 Achieving NACEP Accreditation (2014): Required - Culture of Change Internal: College College s Strategic Plan President s Cabinet Board of Trustees Board Meetings Consistent Agenda Item Quarterly Progress Report Presentation All-College Start Up Political Events External: High School Partners Superintendents Principals School Counselors Faculty Students Parents

35 Self Study Process Self Study Initiated spring semester of Evaluate: Per NACEP 17 Standards 2. Identify: Strengths and Weakness 3. Implement: Program Modifications Strategically and Systematically Self Study Outcome Prioritize Standard Weakness Develop Timeline Apply for accreditation in 5 semesters

36 Culture of Change: Internal College Commitment to ACE Program Personnel and Facilities Associate Dean 1 Dean 1 Assistant Director (2016) 1 Faculty Coordinator 1 Program Assistant 3 Faculty Liaisons 2 Faculty Coordinators 1 Office 15+ Faculty Liaisons 2 Academic Advisors Office Suite 2015 ACE Program works with virtually every department of the College: Admissions, Registration, Student Services, Information Technology, Bursar/Business Office, Student Activities, External Affairs, and Library

37 Culture of Change: External Community: Credibility Recognition of academic rigor Transference of credits Significant increase in requests for high school partnerships Development of Unique programs: ACE/Associate in High School Program Student Enrollment: 155

38 ACE/Associate in High School Program Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences (60 Credits) Simultaneously complete course work for high school diploma and associate degree, while in high school 1) Complete up to 29 credits on high school campus (Concurrent Enrollment) 2) Complete 31 credits on Penn Highlands campus School District Provides Transportation

39 High School Students Achieving Associate Degree 2014: Four (4) Graduates Commencement : Five (5) Graduates Future Graduates: 2016: Thirty-two (32)

40 Culture of Change: External Request for Presentations Penn Highlands/ACE Model: NACEP National Conferences Accreditation Institute, Chicago, IL (2014) Faculty Standards, Chicago, IL (2 sessions, 2014) Faculty Standards, Denver, CO (2015) University of Maine at Fort Kent (2015) Reading Community College (2015) PA s first statewide concurrent enrollment conference Best Practice - Online Professional Development NACEP Issue Brief (published April, 2015)

41 Ultimate Benefit of Accreditation? Student Success!

42 Thank you! Questions? Dr. Kevin A. Pollock, College President Dr. Walter Asonevich, College President