1. Nancy Curé, Ph.D. Pamela Campbell, Ed.D. Catherine O’Brien, Ed.D.
Increasing the Long-Term Value of Texas Dual Credit through Cross-Institutional Partnerships
Cat shares why she is a part of the DCIC (2 minutes).
Pam shares why she is a part of the DCIC (2 minutes).
Nancy shares why she is a part of the DCIC (2 minutes).
Nancy Curé, Ph.D.
Pamela Campbell, Ed.D.
Catherine O’Brien, Ed.D.
NTCCC Dual Credit Conference
April 12, 2017

2. What is the DCIC?

3. What is the DCIC?
The Dual Credit Innovation Collaborative (DCIC)’s mission is to increase the long-term value of dual credit for students and institutions.
The purpose of the collaborative is to develop a centralized, facilitated network charged with creating, testing, and refining a model for infusing rigor and quality, as well as igniting innovation, in dual credit spaces in the state of Texas.

4. Dual Credit Innovation Framework
What is the DCIC?
The DCIC will lead the development of a three-part Dual Credit Innovation Model. The three elements include a Dual Credit Innovation Framework, Dual Credit Faculty Fellowships, and a Dual Credit Strategic Plan.
Dual Credit Innovation Framework
Faculty Fellowships
Strategic Plan

5. Who are the DCIC partner institutions?
The Dual Credit Innovation Collaborative (DCIC)’s seven (7) founding partners include:
Austin Community College
Tarrant County College
El Paso Community College
Texas Tech University
Houston Community College
The University of Texas at Austin
San Jacinto College

6. How many students are served by the DCIC?

7. What has the DCIC accomplished to date?
Reviewing Recent & Relevant Research
Review of recent and relevant research and reports on dual credit in Texas
Compilation of related dual credit challenges that exist at DCIC member institutions
Compiling Data
Compiling Challenges
DCIC
Accomplishments
Outlining dual credit best practices
Compiling dual credit data from member colleges which includes but is not limited to enrollment, success, and access by underserved students
Outlining Best Practices

8. What are the DCIC’s innovation challenges?

9. How can colleagues contribute to the work of the collaborative?
Next Steps
How can colleagues contribute to the work of the collaborative?
ACCESS:
Review information regarding the work on the DCIC website, including a repository of the most relevant and recent resources related to dual credit.
COMMUNICATE:
Continue discussions on the importance of dual credit and challenges that impact the long-term value of early college opportunities.
CONTRIBUTE:
Share your dual credit practices with the DCIC including lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities.
ADVOCATE:
Promote the positive impact of dual credit through success data and supportive testimonials about the long-term value of dual credit in Texas

10. Guide Us
Complete an online survey to let us know about your own dual credit innovation challenges and opportunities.
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