1. Chad Teman – Assistant Director of Admissions Rhodes State College
Encouraging Matriculation from CCP to College through Scholarship and Communication
Chad Teman – Assistant Director of Admissions
Rhodes State College

2. Post-Secondary to College Credit Plus Why we are where we are
History of Rhodes State College and dual enrollment programs
We were in the game before CCP came about
Post-Secondary dual credit program
Expansive off-site programming
Scholarship opportunities
Exponential growth came with challenges
Muddy waters with inquiries
Application confusion
Short staffed for such growth

3. 2016-17 Annual Success Summary
56%
44%
Total Students Enrolled
2784
Average Age 17

4. 2016-17 Annual Success Summary
Student Ethnicity
Student Grade Level

5. 2016-17 Annual Success Summary
3,499
“B”
1,457
“C”
524
“D”
133
“E” 96
“C” or Better
96%
Average GPA
3.34

6. 2016-17 Annual Success Summary
Total Credit Hours 17,283
Number of Partners
College Tuition Saved
$2,768,564
Average Credit Hours Earned
6.13
Average Savings per Student $994.46

7. CCP Enrollment Trends NUMBER OF STUDENTS Dear Presidents and CAOs:
Attached are copies of the draft College Credit Plus rules that ODHE shared at the CCP Stakeholder meeting on Friday.  There were numerous suggested changes offered during the meeting and ODHE will be revising these draft rules based on stakeholder input, so please feel provide any feedback, information or concerns that you may have with either of these proposed rules.  Due to timing with JCARR, ODHE plans to have these rules finalized by early November in order to finalize the rules process by end of the calendar year (the rules will be in effect for the academic year).
Following are a few key notes for each rule from the stakeholder meeting that I thought may be helpful as you review the drafts:
COURSE ELIGIBLITY (Draft Rule )
TIERED COURSES: ODHE is proposing that the first 15 Credit Hours under CCP be a “Level I Course,” which they are generally defining as OTM, TAG and CTAG courses. 
After completing 15 CHs of Level I courses, could then progress on to Level II courses. Level I courses would be one of the following:
Transferable courses (i.e. OTM, TAG or CTAG).
Computer science, IT or agriculture courses that are not transferable.
Other courses approved by the Chancellor.

8. The Admissions Funnel
Typically, admissions follows the following model:
Prospect – someone who has not connected with the college, but may have interest
Inquiry – the potential student has shown documented interest in the college
Applicant – someone who has gone through the process of applying
Registered – a student has signed up for courses
Enrolled – the student has actually attended courses

9. The Funnel has Changed
CCP students now often go from Prospect to Applicant without being an inquiry
This is important as the inquiry stage is where students show their true interest in attending the College
By skipping the inquiry stage, it makes it very difficult to determine which students are actually intending on enrolling at your institution after high school

10. The Rhodes Application Model
Once a student applies to Rhodes State College (CCP or New Student) and completes at least one course, they NEVER have to reapply.
Eliminates the application process for CCP students who are seniors intent on enrolling
Causes issues with enrollment reports
Creates the need to determine a student’s true major
Is confusing to students and parents

11. Rectifying the Situation - Communication
Multi-faceted communication plan to determine who are the CCP students that have interest in enrolling at Rhodes State after high school
Letters to the family
Direct communication with school counselors
Superintendent, principal, and school counselor summits on campus
promotion to both students and parents
Texting campaign to students

12. Rectifying the Situation - Process
The creation of the “CCP Intent to Enroll Form”

13. The Process Assessed and Improved

14. Collecting Information

15. Working the Database
By using this method, we have been able to get accurate and up to date contact information for the student
It allows for a comprehensive communication plan to these specific students
It confirms enrollment terms and majors
Provides better access for scholarships

16. The Incentives for Students
College Credit Plus Scholarship
Guaranteed $1,000 first year scholarship for all past participants in CCP
Must be attending the College in the Summer, Fall, or Spring directly following High School Graduation
Must complete the FAFSA
May renewed for an additional $1,000 in the second year if the student maintain a 3.0 GPA
If student enrolls part time, the scholarship is reduced to $500 per year

17. More Incentives
CCP students who complete the form are invited to “Early Scheduling Programs”
First orientation programs of the year for Fall Semester in April
Pre-registered for suggested classes from academic advisor
Best choice of class times

18. Half Year Scholarship
For students who have went to another institution or have not attended anywhere during Fall Semester directly after high school
Half year $500 scholarship for full time
Half year $250 scholarship for part time
No new application to complete
Quick online reactivation form

19. Personnel
Specific campus position to work with converting CCP Seniors to enrolled post high school graduation
Title – CCP Liaison
Works with current and past CCP students who are in their senior year
Provides pathway options for either technical degrees or 4-year pathways
Works with families to discuss cost benefits
Holds off-site recruitment events to help students and families complete scholarship applications

20. Results
Increased yield from 54 students to 116 in first year of program – Fall 2016 to Fall 2017
Granted $44,000 more in scholarship dollars in Fall 2017 than Fall 2016
Current tracking shows that we are on pace to increase by 30% for Fall 2018
Students are engaged earlier and are less confused with process
Highest ‘Welcome Day’ participation in history

21. Summary Key Points to Success Eliminate barriers for students
Don’t be afraid to communicate…the average student needs 7 messages to respond
Include families
Do as much electronically as you can
Don’t forget about those who don’t attend right away

22. Questions? Chad Teman Assistant Director of Admissions
Rhodes State College