1. Concurrent Enrollment:Recent Changes and Future Goals
June 2009
CydGrua, Academic Affairs, USHE
Moya Kessig, Early College Specialist, USOE

2. I felt challenged, and I knew that a lot was expected of me.
I felt I was treated with more respect. I was treated like an adult rather than a high school student.
I felt like I learned what I needed to, and I felt more confident in my choice to get started on going to college.

3. SUCCESS: Program Growth
FY 07-08, 136 Public, charter, and alternative high schools participated in the program.
Source: USHE

4. SUCCESS: Increased Access to Higher Education
Concurrent Enrollment gives first generation college students and underrepresented populations an opportunity to experience postsecondary instruction. (FY 07-08 Data)

5. SUCCESS: Increased Access to Higher Education
Concurrent Enrollment attracts more female students than attend USHE institutions.
*percent of all college going students

6. Concurrent Enrollment forAcademically Prepared Students
Eligibility Requirements/Higher Education
Junior or senior standing.
A grade point average, ACT score, or a placement score which predicts success.
(Generally a B average.)
(ACT score of 22 or higher)
Approval of high school and college officials.
Parent or Guardian approval.
Students understand they will create a permanent college transcript.
Student interest in concurrent classes corresponds to SEOP.
Supportive letters of recommendation.
Regents Rule 165

7. Concurrent Enrollment forAcademically Prepared Students
Eligibility Requirements/Public Education
Counted in average daily membership with all applicable high school fees.
Concurrent course planning and registration are part of a current student education/ occupation plan (SEOP).
Parent or Guardian approval.
Students agree to have a high school transcript generated.
Home schooled students are eligible with principal permission from the high school they would attend.
Board Rule R277-713

8. SB81: Two key changes in the law:
Effective FY09-10:
Require appropriate assessment prior to participation in math and English courses.
Eliminate courses typically taught in 9th and 10th grades.

9. Accuplacer Use
A summary of Accuplacer use at USHE institutions.

• 5 USHE Institutions require Accuplacer.
• 10. 6 USHE Institutions require students to pay for Accuplacer tests.
• 11. Costs range from $2-$15 per test.

Feedback varies from positive to negative.
*Review USHE Concurrent Enrollment and Accuplacer Use handout for detailed information.
Assessment is required effective July 2009.

12. The following courses were identified as courses typically taught in 9th or 10th grade:
Fitness for Life
Computer Technology
Keyboarding
Keyboarding Applications
Word Processing
These courses will be removed January 2010.

13. GOAL 1: Student Data
Passing the SSID between districts and USHE institutions:

• Ensures streamlined data matching.
• 14. Sets a foundation for seamless transition from grade 12 to 13.
• 15. Allows for longitudinal studies on the impact of Concurrent Enrollment in student success.