COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL Victoria Zeppelin Director of CollegeNow Tompkins Cortland Community College WHAT IS CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT?
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COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL Victoria Zeppelin Director of CollegeNow Tompkins Cortland Community College WHAT IS CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 • 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 The College Board, Education Pays 2010, citing U.S. Census Bureau wage data. L • “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 ...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 (Chmura Economics and Analytics, 2013) L Global Foundries Irving Tissue Queensbury UFSD Saratoga Springs CSD WSWHE BOCES Higher Ed Hudson Falls CSD Espey Manufacturing SUNY Adirondack T Precision Value Automation Momentive Perf. Materials Great Escape/Six Flags Philips Healthcare HS Regents diploma Industry Credentials Up to 28 College Credits (dual credits) A “Freshman Experience” “World of Work Experience” Career & College Ready T • 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 Junior Year Senior Year • Advanced Manufacturing 101 • Advanced Manufacturing 102 • Freshman Experience • Electricity 1 TEC 119 • Engineering 109 • English 101 • Introduction to Technology 101 • Physics 107 • Electrical Technology 103 • SUNY Adirondack Elective • Math 108 L Junior Year • CISCO Introduction of Network 131 • CISCO Network Fundamentals 133 Senior Year • CISCO Scaling LAN and WAN Technologies 139 • CISCO Routing Protocols and Concepts 134 • CISCO Security 135 • Freshman Experience 110 • IT Essentials Security • IT Essentials Hardware • IT Essentials Software • IT Essentials Networking • Speech 111 • Math 108 L • English 101 Advanced Manufacturing Provides Training in: 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 L L 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 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 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 Hardworking Strong work ethic Determination/drive/dedication Honest/Academic Integrity Patient Cooperative Respectful T T Problem Solver Trouble Shooter Confident in ones skills and abilities Mechanical “mindset” Critical Thinker Team Player Collaborator Freshman Seminar, HRD 110 Math Tutoring Center The Center for Reading and Writing Library Services Career Services Accessibility Services Transfer Services T L Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES - 27 Gick Road- Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518.581.3580 - www.wswheboces.org Questions?