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DUAL ENROLLMENTUnderstanding its Benefits
Courtney Hill M.Ed.DE Coordinator Manassas &
Woodbridge Campuses
Debunking the community college myth
Community College has come a long way…
“place to go if one can’t get into any better place” (place of last resort)
Choosing NOVA is a choice many students are making because of its reputation, small class sizes, ability to live at home, and SAVE money and time.
What is NOVA/NVCC? One of 23 members of the Virginia Community College
System
76,000+ credit students and 2,600 faculty and staff
Largest educational institution in VA and Second largest community college in U.S.
6 Campus Locations and 4 Educational Centers
Accredited by the Commission on Colleges for SACS
Offer more than 160 Degrees at Associates level
More than 1000 recent PWCS graduates attend NOVA each year
Recognized for teaching excellence
Recognized as a preferred 2-year transfer school by many Virginia universities
What is Dual Enrollment?
An enrichment program that allows eligible high school students the opportunity to take courses and earn high school and college credit at the same time
NOVA college courses may fulfill Virginia high school graduation requirements and begin a college transcript towards a degree or certificate program
House Bill 1184 Brings New Opportunities
Requires local school divisions and community colleges to develop agreements allowing high school students to complete an Associate’s Degree or a one year Uniform Certificate of General Studies from a community college concurrent with a high school diploma.
Requires communication to parents and students about the agreement and the ways the certificate or degree can be earned.
General Education Certificate=Freshman Year of College
Course # Credits
English 111 / 112 College Composition I & II 6
Communication Studies and Theater elective 3
Mathematics, MTH 151 or higher 3 - 5
Physical or Life Science 1 & 2 Elective w lab 8
Social / Behavioral Sciences elective 1 & 2 6
Humanities / Fine Arts Elective 1 & 2 6
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
33 – 35 total
Benefits of Dual Enrollment
Provides students with a wider range of courses to take
Allows students to receive high school and college credit
Can allow students to avoid the duplication of courses taken in high school and college
Guaranteed college credit with a C or better
Facilitate a seamless transition from high school to college
Lower the cost of post-secondary education
Allows students to use campus resources and participate in college events and activities
The History of DE DE began in 2004 with CTE course focus
Worked with schools to credential teachers based on who was eligible to teach
Growth was limited initially
Averaged under 3,000 enrollments 2009-2014
SY 2015-2016 10,441 enrollments
Fall 2016 6,040 enrollments
Pace of growth about 60% semester over semester year over year 2014-2016
AP Versus DE
Advancement Placement has been around for years while DE is relatively new in VA
AP open enrollment vs. DE placement testing
DE teachers must meet requirements of college professors
AP articulated credit while DE is guaranteed
AP structured to the test
DE is a college class
Weighted GPA bump 1.0
vs. 0.5
Challenge Index: What it really assesses
Challenge Index: Ranks schools nationally based on how challenging they are. Directly tied to AP. Many people use this indicator to determine the strength of a particular school.
???Did You Know???
The formula used counts the number of students who TAKE the AP tests (sit for test). How they perform on the tests is not at all factored!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Challenge Index incentivizes schools/districts to increase the number of students taking the AP examination. Their challenge ranking depends on this.
AP intended for top performing students who would most likely be successful in the course AND on the examination.
For students who are ready for the challenge of a college course but may not test well, DE may be the better match.
Enrollment options for college course work while in high school:
Dual Credit-
Class taken for high school and college credit concurrently
Can be taken on-campus, online or through contract Dual Enrollment within the high school
College Credit Only –
Classes taken by a high school student that do not fulfill a high school requirement
Types of college credit available to high school students:
General Education-
Designed specifically to transfer to four-year college
Included in NOVA’s Associate of Art and Associate of Science Degrees
Career and Technical Education-
Designed for NOVA’s Associate or Applied Art and Sciences degrees (AAA and AAS)
Can transfer to a four year school but that is not its initial purpose
Delivery Options
On-campus
Taught by NOVA faculty on campus with curricular and Dual Enrollment students
Online through NOVA’s Extended Learning Institute (ELI)
Taught entirely online by NOVA faculty through Blackboard with curricular and Dual Enrollment students
Contract courses within certain high schools
Taught by high school faculty who are credentialed NOVA adjunct faculty
Taught entirely within the school day at the high school
Class only contains Dual Enrolled high school students
Factors Contributing to increased contract Dual Enrollment participation:
Cost: Price tag for college tuition raises every year.
Convenience: Taking college courses in your high school.
Competiveness: Students want more rigorous courses; Head start on college coursework.
Financial Analysis2016-2017
NOVA in-state rate or $177.25 per credit hour.
NOVA out-state rate or $377 per credit hour.
GMU $463 (in)/$1349 (out)
Contract DE previously was 15% NOVA’s in-state tuition rate or $24.56 per credit hour
How much does Contract DE cost this year?
Not a dime.
As of summer 2015 Contract DE is completely free to students via the contracts NOVA has with NoVA school districts.
A means of allowing more students the opportunity to benefit from college credit in high school.
Benefits of Site Selection
HIGH SCHOOL (contract)
FREE tuition
Taught by high school teacher who is also NOVA adjunct
Teachers are attuned to high school students –provide a safe transition
Ability to mesh college and high school curriculum requirements
Take class with other high school students
NOVA CAMPUS/ON-LINE
Experience college course in college setting with college teacher
Able to mix with other NOVA students
Student pays 100% of the in-state tuition rate (not subject to out of state tuition rates)
2016-2017 PWCS Contract DE Opportunities:
College Composition I and II (6):
Battlefield, Freedom, Woodbridge
US Govrnmnt I and II(6):
Battlefield, Freedom, Woodbridge
Introduction to Communication (3):
Freedom
Principles of Speaking (3):
Freedom
Biology 101 and 102 (8):
Freedom
Web Design (3)/ITD 132 (3):
Battlefield
Data Modeling Design (3):Battlefield
Intro Internet Srvces (3):Battlefield
Network Fundamentals (4):Battlefield
Introduction Routing (4):Battlefield
Basic Switching and Routing (4):Battlefield
WAN Technologies (4):Battlefield
Entrepreneurship (3):
Gar-Field
Small Business Management (3):
Gar-Field
Survey of Criminal Justice (3):
Colgan
Introduction to Law Enforcement (3):
Colgan
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair:
Osborn Park
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3):
Gar-Field, Patriot, Stonewall
Observation & Participation in ECE (3):
Gar-Field, Patriot. Stonewall
Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children (3):
Gar-Field, Patriot
SDV 100: Student Development (1):
Potomac, Gar-field
Additional DE offerings:
WELDING
Introduction to Welding (2)/Potomac
Arc Welding (2)/Potomac
Welding II (3)/Potomac
Inert Gas Welding (3)/Potomac
Welding Drawing and Interpretation (2)/Potomac
Semi-Automatic Welding Processes (3)/Potomac
Upon high school graduation, students are only 1 course shy of the certificate!
HVAC (campus)
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls I (3)/NVCC
Principles of Refrigeration I and II (8)/NVCC
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls I (3)/NVCC
Circuits and Controls I (3)/NVCC
SDV 100 (1)/NVCC
Upon high school graduation, students are only 1 course shy of the certificate!
PWCS fully supportive of DE expansion within the county.
Site based Management. Principals need to know they can fill at least one section of DE.
Ask your high school principal about his/her plan to add or expand DE.
Biggest Challenge is finding H.S teachers with the credentials to be approved as a college instructors
District HR looking to fill vacancies with qualified teachers
Working to create graduate cohorts
Once my student has these college credits on a college transcript, what can they do
with them?
Transfer college credit to a 4-year college.
Continue at NOVA for the Associate’s degree or certificate of study.
Secure employment with greater earning potential than minimum wage.
Combination of all of the above.
Guaranteed Admissions Agreements (GAA)
NOVA has a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) program available to all its
students who graduate from NOVA and meet the agreement requirements of the
college or university. The program gives you an opportunity to save thousands in tuition costs. Agreements stand with over 63 VA
and DC colleges and universities.
Specific agreements can be found at nvcc.edu
Will the Courses Transfer to Other Colleges and Universities?
Colleges and universities have specific policies regarding acceptance of transfer credits
Many credits earned through dual enrollment typically transfer to four-year colleges and universities
Contact the college or university you are considering, to discuss the transferability of dual enrollment courses or talk to a counselor at NOVA for more information
Who is Eligible for DE?
High School Juniors and Seniors
Exceptional Sophomores on a case-by-case basis
Sophomore Exception Packet
Test scores, transcripts, and a
teacher/counselor recommendation.
Proof of English and Math College Readiness
Just like any NOVA student
Use PSAT, ACT, SAT, SOL scores to qualify
VPT Testing
Placement Testing and Exemptions
ENGLISH Earn a satisfactory score on NOVA’s
English placement test
Score 500 or higher on both the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT
Score 390 or higher on the Evidenced Based Reading & Writing score of the PSAT*
Provide evidence of a combined score of 18 or more on combined Writing section of the ACT
Receive a 3 or better on the final test for AP English Literature or Language and Composition course taken in high school.
MATH Earn a satisfactory score on NOVA’s
math placement test
Score 530 or more on the Math portion of the SAT (Students wishing to take DE Math courses must meet the college/course pre-requisites.
Score 500 or more on the Math portion of the PSAT*
Score a minimum of 22 on the Math portion of the ACT, taken within the last two years
Score a passing score on a Math SOL*
Application Process
1. Discuss your options with parents and/or counselor
2. Apply to NOVA online using full legal name which will allow you to get a NOVA Student ID number and access to a NOVA email account
3. Obtain an Intent to Participate from the counseling office and get all needed signatures
4. Take the college placement tests at your high school or have counselor document qualifying exemption scores on the intent form.
5. Register for the dual enrollment course(s) during course selection with your counselor
Is Dual Enrollment Right for Everyone?
Are you prepared for the increased work load of a college class?
Do you have solid time management and self-advocacy skills?
Have you considered all of your options in light of your future plans?
