Senior Associate for Student Mobility Policy and Research “Update on Passport Credits, Quality Standards, and Tuition for Dual Enrollment” Paul Smith, Ph.D. Senior Associate for Student Mobility Policy and Research SCHEV

Dual Enrollment – Statement of Purpose Dual enrollment programs have many potential benefits for students, depending on their talents, intentions, and particular post-secondary path they intend to pursue. These include improving the student’s ability to complete post-secondary programs efficiently, enriching educational opportunities, and preparing for future employment. To support the achievement of these goals, dual enrollment courses should: Provide access to post-secondary education and pathways to the workforce for qualified high school students from all backgrounds. Expose students to rigorous coursework that familiarizes them with the academic and behavioral expectations of colleges and universities. Contribute to the enhanced student success and quality outcomes in post-secondary education. Afford the opportunity to reduce time to completion and cost in post-secondary education. It is the mutual responsibility of higher education institutions, schools, and districts to ensure that dual enrollment offerings enable fulfillment of the above purposes according to students’ interests, abilities, and aspirations.

Passport & Uniform Certificate of General Studies 15-credit hour community college program All courses are transferable and satisfy a lower-division general education requirement at any public institution of higher education Shall be a component of the Uniform Certificate of General Studies   Uniform Certificate of General Studies : 30-credit hour community college program

Draft Passport Course List

15 Credit Hour Passport Subset of Courses from 30 Credit Hour Uniform Certificate of General Studies Local VCCS Colleges Will Work With School Districts to Provide as Many Passport Courses as Possible

Concurrent Enrollment Quality Standards Approved by State Board of Community Colleges During September Meeting Aligns with NACEP and SACSCOC Standards Address Course Quality and Rigor, Faculty Qualification, and Program Evaluation Remains Silent on the Issue of Mixed Classes

Dual Enrollment Uniform Tuition Rate No Uniform Tuition Rate Recommendation Presented to State Board of Community Colleges Work Group Continues to Meet: VASS VCCS VDOE Secretary of Education’s Office Next Steps?

Van Wilson, Ed.D. Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Experience and Strategic Initiatives VCCS vwilson@vccs.edu 804.819.4697