Realizing the Promises of Dual Enrollment: Research and Practices

Ellen D. Wagner, Ph.D

VP Research, Hobsons

Hae Okimoto, Ph.D.

Dir Academic Technologies

University of Hawaii

Dual credit programs can accelerate programs of study, reduce

costs for families, and positively impact the chances of upward

transfer success.

This dynamic session will highlight the results of recent research

with AASA, and AACRAO and will then expand the conversation to

share examples of dual credit program success in action in the

State of Hawaii System..

Realizing the Promises of Dual Enrollment:

Results of Research and Effective Practices

Data Awareness Has Highlighted Understanding about

Misalignments in the US Educational Ecosystem

Credits transferred from

2-yr to 4 year programs - ACECredit earned in high school

transferred to colleges - AASA

Credit earned in high school transferred

to colleges and universities - AACRAO

“Are Dual-Enrollment Programs Overpromising?” – Education Week

“Dual-enrollment high school programs are oversold, but they do have value?” – The

Washington Post

“Poll: Dual Enrollment Vs. College-Ready” - Education Week

“Moving Past APs: Dual Enrollment As A Better Path To College” – Forbes

“College funding heads to high school, as feds aim to fund dual-enrollment” – The

Washington Post

Impetus | Dual Enrollment in the News

Dual enrollment and AP/IB course-taking

Behavioral problems in high school

Strong academic performance in high school

College aspirations and planning

Enrollment decisions, before and soon after matriculating

Participating in student activities

Receiving federal financial aid

Demographic factors

• American Council on Education and Hobsons, April 2017

Improving the Odds| An Empirical Look at Upward Transfer

Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit

Dual enrollment refers to courses taught to high school students for which the students

receive both high school credit and college credit.

Different institutions have different names for dual enrollment, such as “dual credit,”

“concurrent enrollment,” or “joint enrollment.” While not technically the same, the terms

dual enrollment and dual credit are often used interchangeably.

NCES has reported that in 2002-2003 dual credit enrollments reached 1.16 million

students. In 2010-2011 dual credit enrollments had reached 2.04 million students, a 75%

increase.

Perspectives from K-12 School Administrators:AASA/Hobsons Dual Enrollment Survey, June 2016

Key Points| Dual Enrollment Reflects Strategic Plan

Key Points| Offers Dual Enrollment

Key Points| K-12 Dual Enrollment Partners

Key Points| Benefits of Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management

Key Points| Barriers to Offering Dual Enrollment

Key Findings from College Registrars: AACRAO/Hobsons Dual Enrollment Survey, November 2016

In the United States. During the 2015-2016 academic year, most (78%) institutions in this sample offered dual enrollment options.

Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management

Key Points| Widely Available

Eighty-six percent accept dual enrollment credit in transfer.

Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management

Key Points| Generally Portable

Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management

Key Points| Generally Portable

87%

33%

22%14% 12%

We accept most dualenrollment credit

Type of post-secondaryinstitution where the

dual enrollment creditwas earned

If our institution offersthe course

Must be taught by apost-secondary faculty

member

Other

Factors Influencing Whether Credit is Accepted in Transfer

Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management

Key Points| Faculty Qualifications

87%

7%

2%5%

The same as college instructors Different from college instructors

No set minimum qualifications Varied

Fifty-nine percent have incorporated dual enrollment as a strategic enrollment initiative.

For example:

• Help bridge and enrollment gap

• Generate revenue to counter funding challenges

• Address the completion agenda

Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management

Key Points| Strategic

Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management

Key Points | Barriers to Offering Dual Enrollment

2%

2%

5%

6%

8%

10%

13%

13%

14%

19%

20%

29%

44%

State legislation

Unclear data sharing agreements

Lack of credentialed instructors

Cost to the school district

Lack of standards for earning credit

Lack of faculty support

Lack of interest from K12 schools/districts

Lack of curricular alignment

Cost to the student/family

Finding time to build partnerships with K12 schools/districts

Cost to our institution

Other barriers

Our institutional culture

Offers Dual EnrollmentDual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management

78%Higher Ed

95%K-12

VS.

Top Three Barriers to Dual EnrollmentDual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management

Higher Ed

1. Institutional culture

2. Other barriers

3. Cost to higher education

institution

K-12

1. Lack of credentialed

instructors

2. Cost to the family

3. Cost to the school district

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Dual Credit Program Success in Hawaii

Hae Okimoto, Ph.D.

Driector, Academic Technologies

University of Hawaii System

Discussion and Questions

Links to Dual Credit Reports:

http://www.aacrao.org/docs/default-source/surveyresults/dual-

enrollment-in-the-context-of-strategic-enrollment-management---

novembe.pdf?sfvrsn=0

AASA / Hobsons Superintendent Report:

https://www.hobsons.com/resources/entry/dual-credit-a-

strategy-for-accelerating-educational-readiness-progress-and

AACRAO Dual Enrollment Report

Link to Upward Transfer Study:

ACE - Hobsons

Calls to Action

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