Download or read book Students Perceptions of the Impacts of Dual Enrollment Programs on Later College Experiences written by Caralee K. Doak and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment written by Vickie Artman and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This particularistic qualitative study examined the perceptions of 18 students' dual credit experience and the viewpoints of three administrators. While limited in scope, this study makes an important contribution to what is currently known about dual credit experiences from students that have graduated with a dual degree at the completion of high school. Primary data collection occurred through individual interviews with the students and with the administrators. Nine themes were identified from the qualitative analysis of the students' interview responses and 10 themes were identified from analysis of the administrators interview responses. Student themes related to influence, the dual credit experience, student decisions/choices, value, desire to continue, dual credit concerns, advice to high school students, and the top three advantages to a dual credit program. The student participants reported that, while the dual credit experience had been challenging, the program resulted in positive educational outcomes, time savings, cost savings, and access to college courses. Administrator themes related to the dual credit enrollment process, influence, the student experience, support systems, student choice, outcomes of acquiring a dual degree, impact of dual degree status on pursuit of higher education, degree completion, advice for dual credit students, and the future of dual credit programs. While the three administrator participants valued the dual credit program, each provided a unique view of the program. The findings from this study may help to improve future dual credit experiences for the students and help to create a favorable relationship between the community college and high school. Conclusions drawn from the findings were reported. Implications for policy, research, and practice were identified. Recommendations were made for further research.
Download or read book An Investigation of Student Perceptions of Dual Enrollment at a Mid sized Western Community College written by Joanna J. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dual enrollment programs have become prominent across the U.S. Several studies show positive outcomes including increased high school completion, improved postsecondary persistence, and higher college degree completion. This study evaluated one dual enrollment program offered by a mid-sized community college in Wyoming. This research was the institution's first formal assessment of dual enrollment with respect to students' academic preparation for college, social/personal preparation for college, ability to transfer credits, and overall program satisfaction. The purpose of the research was to provide educators and policy makers with information useful for program improvement and National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) accreditation. A survey administered in July 2009 provided data for this study. Five null hypotheses were tested utilizing chi-square analysis. Findings were: (1) dual enrollment prepared students academically for the challenges of college, (2) dual enrollment enhanced students' understanding of the college student role, (3) dual enrollment did not help students make college/career path decisions, and (4) students were very satisfied with their dual enrollment experience and recommended the program to others. Number of dual enrollment credits acquired had the most significant relationship with improved academic preparation while location of dual enrollment classes (college or high school campus) had the most impact on students' social acclimation.
Download or read book Dual Enrollment Policies Pathways and Perspectives written by Jason L. Taylor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking to develop new dual enrollment programs or adapt and revamp an existing dual enrollment programs at a community college? This volume addresses the critical issues and topics of dual enrollment practices and policies, including: state policies that regulate dual enrollment practice and the influence of state policy on local practice, the usage of dual enrollment programs as a pathway for different populations of students such as career and technical education students and students historically underrepresented in higher education, and chapters that surface student, faculty, and high school stakeholder perspectives and that examine institutional and partnership performance and quality. This is the 169th volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Essential to the professional libraries of presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other leaders in today's open-door institutions, New Directions for Community Colleges provides expert guidance in meeting the challenges of their distinctive and expanding educational mission.
Download or read book Dual Enrollment Students Perceptions Regarding Academic Experiences Social Experiences and Overall Program Satisfaction at Chesapeake College written by Richard D. Midcap and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Short term Success of Former Dual Enrolled Career and Technical Education Students at College of the Desert written by Kurt Struwe and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores the associations among community college student perceptions and short-term success in college. Guiding the study are two research questions: (1) what is the association between participation in dual enrollment and subsequent college success for CTE students formerly enrolled in dual credit secondary programs and those who were not, and (2) how do CTE students' perceptions of their college experiences differ between CTE students formerly enrolled in dual credit secondary programs and those who were not enrolled in those programs? Study participants were students who were formerly enrolled in dual credit programs at the secondary school and those who were not. Previous literature indicates that students who participate in career and technical education (CTE) programs offered in high school are more motivated and successful in college CTE programs than those who were not. Dual enrollment isn't only for high-achieving students; it also can benefit first-generation students, minority students, and low-income students. This study examined associations among variables in the intervention and comparison groups. Data were gathered from an online survey and the Student Information System (SIS) at College of the Desert to examine students' experiences, perspectives, and motivation in college. These data were then analyzed using chi-square and t-test analyses. The intervention group had higher course completion rates than the comparison group, the only statistically significant difference among all associations that were tested. The intervention group had higher rates of intention to transfer to a four-year college than the comparison group but these differences were only marginally significant. Differences in low-income status and first-generation status were observed between the intervention and comparison groups but these differences also were only marginally significant.
Download or read book Student Perceptions of Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit in a Mississippi Community College written by Belisa Smith and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to ascertain students’ perspectives on dual enrollment and dual credit in a south Mississippi community college. The problem is the need to understand the perceptions of students regarding dual enrollment and dual credit to help foster better policies surrounding the program, help promote positive benefits for the students, and overall improve dual enrollment and dual credit to better suit the growing need and demand for a college degree. Dual enrollment and dual credit have become prominent in the U.S. Many studies have shown to have positive outcomes including increased high school completion rates, improved college persistence, and higher degree completion. The research was conducted using a questionnaire by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnership (NACEP) that surveyed community college students at a south Mississippi community college to determine their perspectives of dual enrollment and dual credit. All participants were over the age of 18. Only those students who were dually enrolled or took dual credit classes in high school were allowed to participate in this study. The descriptive research study was used to obtain information that describes existing opportunities by asking past dual enrollment and dual credit students about their perspectives, attitudes, and beliefs about college preparedness and dual enrollment and dual credit. This study is constructed to give a detailed analysis of self-reported data by an elite group of individuals (dual enrollment and dual credit participants) at a specific time. The participants were asked a series of questions using a questionnaire to collect data about their dual enrollment and dual credit experience. Students in the study felt that dual credit and dual enrollment and dual credit was good, and they would recommend it to other students. These perceptions were especially true for those students with lower high school GPAs and in families where the mother had less education.
Download or read book A Study of Dual Enrollment and Low Income and Minority Students written by Gail Laurel Johnson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigated the impact of the Dual Enrollment Program on the academic achievement of low-income and minority high school students, in a coastal district in a southern state. Bridging the gap between high school and college is the ultimate goal of this program. The study focused on how students find out, about the program, their participation, and success rate, in the program. A survey was sent to high school guidance counselors, and a few of them completed it. They indicated that students were informed about the program through teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, school postings, and letters sent home to parents. A telephone interview was conducted with Personnel from the Community college, and Archival data were examined. The results of the study revealed that there was a small percentage of minority students participating in the program, compared to white students. It also indicated that minority students who participated in the program were successful, and went on to college. There was reluctance on the part of many guidance counselors to respond to the surveys, even after repeated requests from their Supervisors. Community College personnel pointed out, that recent increased efforts have been made to promote the DE Program in the district.
Download or read book Experiences and Perceptions of First generation Low income Students First Semester of Dual Enrollment in Georgia written by Megan Higgins and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research sought to understand the experiences and perceptions of first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students enrolled in their first semester of a dual enrollment program (DEP) in a rural county in the southeastern United States. The study followed a basic qualitative design. Participants enrolled in their first semester of college courses during the 2019-2020 school year, were first in their family to attend college, and qualified for the Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) program. Eight participants were selected, one from each of the following categories: male and female, White and non-White, and high- and low-grade point averages. Data were collected during three interviews and coded by In Vivo, Emotion, Process, and Pattern coding during the analysis process. Five themes were uncovered through the data analysis process including college readiness skills, anxiety, support systems, interactions, and persistence. Implications for practice are provided, including teacher recommendations and surveys within the application process and creating a mentor program to provide support systems for the students. Future research is suggested to include studying the differences in experiences and perceptions of FGLI students in DEPs at 2-year and 4-year colleges, the difference in persistence rates in academic and technical courses for the DEP at 2-year colleges, the differences in anxiety and self-confidence levels for female and male students, and the experiences and perceptions of FGLIs in a DEP during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Keywords: Dual Enrollment, First-Generation Students, Georgia Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit, Low-Income Students, Concurrent Courses
Download or read book The Toolbox Revisited written by Clifford Adelman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Toolbox Revisited is a data essay that follows a nationally representative cohort of students from high school into postsecondary education, and asks what aspects of their formal schooling contribute to completing a bachelor's degree by their mid-20s. The universe of students is confined to those who attended a four-year college at any time, thus including students who started out in other types of institutions, particularly community colleges.
Download or read book The Impact of Early College Programs on Transitioning to 4 year Institutions written by Tracie Hope Anderson Swilley and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being college and/or career ready is the standard set for high school graduates today in the United States. High schools have the task of making certain that students possess the skills necessary to be prepared for college and/or the workforce. Specific measures are outlined to assess college and career readiness. Dual enrollment programs allow students to be enrolled in college and high school at the same time. Students are given the opportunity to experience college courses while still in the supportive environment of their high school and families. This study depicts the transition to 4-year institutions of nine students from a rural school district who graduated with an associate degree as well as their high school diploma through a dual enrollment program. Based on Tinto’s (2017) Model of Student Motivation and Persistence, the goal of the study is to understand the impact of degree granting dual enrollment programs following graduation on students completing their first year in a 4-year college. Studies often show the benefits of dual enrollment programs and college entrance; however, little data were found to show how those dually enrolled students faired after completing 1 year of college. Being prepared for college includes factors other than academics, and this study strived to identify not only the academic, but also the psychological, emotional, and social impacts for students as they seek completion of their 4-year degree.
Download or read book School Organization and the Individual Child written by William Henry Holmes and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Forks in the Pathway written by Mary Allison Kanny and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At no other time in the history of American higher education have so many students aspired to earn a college degree. Lamentably, attrition rates have remained stagnant over the past decade with a large proportion of student departures occurring during or immediately after the first year. Fundamental disconnects between the K-12 and higher education sectors have been blamed for large numbers of students arriving to college unprepared to face the academic and normative challenges that await them. In response, educational researchers and policymakers have called for enhanced academic pathways that bridge the gap between educational sectors and allow students to not only enroll, but succeed, in college. Dual enrollment, a course-taking arrangement whereby high school students enroll in college courses and in most cases earn college credit for them, is the fastest-growing academic pathway today. Yet, empirical data in support of this pathway is limited. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of dual enrollment course participation on first-year student engagement and college grades. Drawing from student engagement literature and theory, student engagement was considered across four key measures: active and collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction, educationally enriching experiences, and perceptions of a supportive campus environment. In particular, the effects of dual enrollment were examined both in the aggregate and with respect to potential differences by gender, first-generation status, and pre-college academic achievement. Using national longitudinal data from surveys administered by Indiana University's Center for Postsecondary Research (CPR), a quasi-experimental research design was applied via propensity score analysis techniques to determine the unbiased effect of dual enrollment course participation on the study's five first-year outcomes. The findings and conclusions from this study suggest that dual enrollment does have a positive impact on students in the aggregate and offers comparatively greater benefits to male and first-generation students. Specifically, a main effect was found in dual enrollment's impact on student-faculty interaction for all students. Male students tended to experience more strongly positive impacts in active and collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction, and perceptions of a supportive campus environment. First-generation students received greater benefits with respect to educationally enriching experiences and first-year grades. In light of these findings, implications for practice and policy related to the dual enrollment academic pathway are considered.
Download or read book College Students Sense of Belonging written by Terrell L. Strayhorn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how belonging differs based on students’ social identities, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or the conditions they encounter on campus. Belonging—with peers, in the classroom, or on campus—is a critical dimension of success at college. It can affect a student’s degree of academic adjustment, achievement, aspirations, or even whether a student stays in school. The 2nd Edition of College Students’ Sense of Belonging explores student sub-populations and campus environments, offering readers updated information about sense of belonging, how it develops for students, and a conceptual model for helping students belong and thrive. Underpinned by theory and research and offering practical guidelines for improving educational environments and policies, this book is an important resource for higher education and student affairs professionals, scholars, and graduate students interested in students’ success. New to this second edition: A refined theory of college students’ sense of belonging and review of current literature in light of new and emerging theories; Expanded best practices related to fostering sense of belonging in classrooms, clubs, residence halls, and other contexts; Updated research and insights for new student populations such as youth formerly in foster care, formerly incarcerated adults, and homeless students; Coverage on a broad range of topics since the first edition of this book, including cultural navigation, academic spotting, and the "shared faith" element of belonging.
Download or read book An Analysis of the Experiences of Transfer Students Participating in Dual Enrollment Programs in the State of Florida written by Angel M. Rodriguez and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The State of Florida Senate Bill (SB) 1908 of 2008 created a new diploma designation for high school students who complete four or more accelerated college credit courses in Advance Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and/or Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), or who participate in dual enrollment, wherein students enroll in postsecondary instruction and concurrently receive both secondary and postsecondary credit. The goal of this study is to qualitatively analyze the experiences of transfer students participating in dual enrollment programs in the state of Florida. Additionally, the study is intended to fill the knowledge gap regarding this expanding population. This research used a purposeful sampling technique to select 15 participants who enrolled in a college academy dual enrollment program in south Florida. The significance of the study is to gain useful knowledge to improve the dual enrollment program and the support systems at transfer universities so future students will be more prepared to handle their initial transfer to the university level and find more support once they transfer. The results of this study suggest that dual enrollment transfer students are often negatively impacted by the actual, or their perceived, lack of support at transfer universities and by not having the opportunity to experience university life or varied elective courses after transfer. High schools, community colleges and dual enrollment programs could benefit by doing a better job of providing guidance and realistic expectations of university life. Additionally, at transfer universities, guidance counselors and advisors should be aware of developmental theories and Tinto's interactionalist theory and be sensitive to the unique needs of dual enrollment transfer students.
Download or read book Dual Enrollment Strategies Outcomes and Lessons for School College Partnerships written by Eric Hoffman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume focuses on the goals, practices, policies, and outcomes of programs that enroll high school students in college courses for college credit. This volume examines: The details of dual enrollment programs Their impact on student achievement and institutional practices How they support a student’s transition to, and success in, college The role of higher education in improving K–12 education. It presents quantitative and qualitative studies that investigate the impact of dual enrollment programs on student and faculty participants. Accounts by dual enrollment program administrators provide examples of how their programs operate and how data have been used to set benchmarks for program success. Chapters also explore models that build off dual enrollment’s philosophy of school–college partnerships and embrace a more robust framework for supporting college transition. This is the 158th volume of this Jossey-Bass series. Addressed to higher education decision makers on all kinds of campuses, New Directions for Higher Education provides timely information and authoritative advice about major issues and administrative problems confronting every institution.
Download or read book The Long Term Impact of Dual Enrollment written by Julie Downs and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past few years, dual enrollment programming has increased in popularity among high school students. SInce dual enrollment participation is on the increase, it was important to research the long term impact on students. A basic qualitative study was chosen because of its ability to produce opinions and attitudes directly based on research participants' experiences. Much of the current research conducted during the literature review was quantitative in nature and by using a basic qualitative research model, more in-depth and rich information could be collected. In an effort to understand these experiences, research participants were asked to complete a questionnaire addressing their overall attitude toward dual enrollment. In addition, research participants were asked questions regarding their social and academic transitions into the four-year university, specifically since they were starting off at the college with junior level standing. The purpose of this study was to analyze the perceptions and experiences of former dual enrollment students with regard to their transition into the four-year institution. Research participant questionnaires and follow up interviews were used to collect the data. Overall, the participants had a positive attitude toward dual enrollment, but there were some academic and social transition issues related through the data. Additionally, college advising was seen as an important resource in helping with the transition from dual enrollment programming to college as cited in the literature, but participation among the sample with this supportive service was inconsistent. Finally, an unexpected theme emerged related to research participants' desire to save time toward degree completion. The results of the study assisted in identifying recommendations for practice implications and further research.
