options and opportunities in dual enrollment technical college system of georgia university system...
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COLLEGE CREDIT NOW!
Options and Opportunitiesin Dual Enrollment
Technical College System of GeorgiaUniversity System of Georgia
Georgia Department of Education
PRESENTER INFORMATION
Gary MealerTransition Career Partnership and JROTC
Coordinator GA Department of Education
404-463-8197http://www.gadoe.org/ci_cta.aspx?PageReq=CICTASeam
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OVERVIEW
What is College Credit Now? Opportunities for High School
Students
SPECIAL PROGAMS
• Residential Academies
• Early Colleges
• Dual Enrollment
• Articulated Credit
• Move On When Ready
BENEFITS OF COLLEGE CREDIT NOW
Increased high school completion Expanded course offerings Jump start on college completion College preparedness Less remediation Job skill acquisition Increased wages
GENERAL HOPE OR ACCEL CHANGES
1. Only regain HOPE one time 2. 7 year limit for HOPE3. Payment amount for public colleges and
universities can be located on GAcollege411.org on the HOPE Program Changes page
4. The HOPE per hour rate is approximately 90% of the standard undergraduate tuition rate charged in 2010-2011 and will cover approximately 87% percent of his tuition charges in 2011-2012
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ACCEL UPDATE
1. No significant program changesa) Award amounts (tuition, fees,
books) and program eligibility are unchanged
2. Beginning with the FY2012 year, the program is funded by State Appropriations.
3. Beginning in FY2012 or later, courses no longer count against the HOPE paid hours. Courses taken prior to FY2012, will still be counted against the HOPE paid hours.
4. The Accel course directory for 2011-2012 is currently posted on GAcollege411.org on the Accel program page.
DUAL CREDIT
High School students take courses from a postsecondary institution while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit at both the high school and postsecondary institution.
Dual
Hope Grant
Accel
Articulated
Credit
Residential
Programs
Move On
When
Ready
Early
Colleges
College Credit Now
ARTICULATED CREDIT
An articulation agreement is established by institutions to aid in a seamless transition without repetition of coursework already mastered in high school. Student will successfully pass a designed assessment to receive credit at the postsecondary level.
EARLY COLLEGES
Early College is an intervention strategy for students who may not be well served by traditional high schools.
http://www.gaearlycollege.org/
Albany Early College
Carver Early College
DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA)
Early College Academy of
Columbus (ECAC)
Engineering Early College at Maynard Jackson High School
Georgia College Early College (GCEC)
Regional Early Admission for College
Hopefuls (REACH) Early College
Risley Early College Academy (RECA)
Savannah Early College
Sumter County Schools-Georgia
Southwestern Early College (SCS-GSW)
Valdosta Early College Academy
Washington Early College
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMSMiddle Georgia College
http://www.mgc.edu/academic/scimathenga/games/http://www.mgc.edu/academic/scimathenga/games/
University of West Georgia
http://www.advancedacademy.org/http://www.advancedacademy.org/
MOVE ON WHEN READY
High School Juniors and Seniors satisfy high school graduation requirements while enrolled full-time at a postsecondary institution. Funding OptionsState FTE will determined set amount usedfor payment
MOWR PARTICIPANTS 2010-2011
Georgia Northwestern
Augusta Technical
Chattahoochee Tech
DeKalb
Middle Georgia
West Georgia
Wiregrass Technical
Clayton State University
Georgia Perimeter College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gordon College
Dalton State College
Columbus State University
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Gainesville State College
Georgia College and State University
Georgia State University
Macon State College
South Georgia College College
Southern Polytechnic State University
Valdosta State University
Waycross CollegeGeorgia Gwinnett College
Athens Technical
North Georgia
South Georgia
Southern Crescent
Bainbridge College
Kennesaw State University
East Georgia College
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MOWR?
High school juniors or seniors seeking a high school diploma from an eligible, public Georgia high school
Student reported as enrolled in a public school for funding purposes during the preceding October and March full-time equivalent (FTE) program counts
Student wishing to enroll full time in an eligible college, university or public technical college as a dual credit student taking approved college level courses.
WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE?
Students who are homeschooled Students who transferred from out of state
within last year* Students who attend private school Students who ARE NOT on track for
graduation
* Dependents of military members stationed in Georgia are eligible for MOWR
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
TCSGTest Scores - Degree Level
Must test program ready
GPA – No minimum required
On-track for high school graduation
Interview with HS Coordinator
Complete admissions paperwork
USGTest Scores* - Minimum combined SAT
CR/Math of 970 or ACT composite of
20
GPA* - Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
On-track for high school graduation and
completion of the USG RHSC
requirements.
Exemption of all Learning Support
Requirements.
Complete admissions paperwork
*The Board of Regents sets minimum admission requirements and institutions may have higher requirements.
ACCEL MOWR
Can be part-time or full-time at the college
Academic Courses
only NEW--Hours do not
count toward HOPE paid hour cap
NEW-Funding is from state instead of lottery
ACCEL vs. MOWR
Must be full-time at the college
Academic, Electives and CTAE Courses
Hours do not count towards any HOPE caps
Funding comes from FTE money
MOWR ENROLLMENT PROCESS
High school informs all rising juniors and seniors of College Credit Now opportunities no later than April 1.
Interested students consults with HS Counselor to determine eligibility.
Eligible student and parent meet with HS Counselor to complete MOWR paperwork.
MOWR Participation Permission form is sent to the postsecondary institution.
Student completes admission process at postsecondary institution.
Student is notified by the postsecondary institution of acceptance.
NEW MOWR PAYMENT PROCESS
Student information gathered electronically from the colleges.
Colleges paid electronically from GaDOE Payments twice a year, once per semester.
Vendor Information needed. After the FTE counts in October and March, the
students are verified for payment by cross referencing with the college student information.
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ELIGIBLE MOWR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
1. Any University System of Georgia college/university
2. Any Technical College System of Georgia college
3. Some private nonprofit and private for-profit colleges that meet specific requirements
4. Agreement and college information to be completed by eligible private colleges
08/30/11
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AVAILABLE COURSES
Accel—Five core areas onlyhttp://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2005/
accel_courses.pdf
Dual Enrollment Course Directory—For technical colleges
http://doe.k12.ga.us/ci_cta.aspx?PageReq=CICTASeam
MOWR Supplemental Course List—Additional course list
http://doe.k12.ga.us/ci_cta.aspx?PageReq=CICTASeam
REMOVE TRANSFER BARRIERS
SAT 530 Critical Reading and 530 Mathematics no longer a System requirement for students wishing to take English or Math courses at USG institutions or for a student to receive transfer credit for an English or math course taken through dual enrollment at another institution.
All dual enrollment credits earned at a COC institution will be transferable
RESOLVE CREDIT CONVERSION ISSUES
Became effective July 1, 2010…
Rule 160-4-2-.34 for credit conversion for coursework taken at a post-secondary institution
Semester Hours
1 – 2 semester hours = .5 Carnegie unit
3 to 5 semester hours = 1 Carnegie unit
REMINDERS
1. Credit conversion must be followed.2. Can’t deny credit at high school.3. MOWR student must maintain full-time status and
take all and only college classes.4. Effects on their GHSA eligibility.5. MOWR tuition, mandatory fees are covered as
paid. Books and materials if funds are available.6. MOWR pays for 12 semester hours only. Students
can only get HS credit for up to 12 hours per semester (4 units).
7. Must have an advisement session and signed form confirming with student and parent for all CCN participation.
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USG – STUDENT AFFAIRS WEB PAGE
http://www.usg.edu/student_affairs/
TCSG – HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVES WEB PAGE
http://www.dtae.org/teched/highschoolinit.html
OTHER CONTACT PEOPLEAlbert “Pat” Blenke Pam SmithProgram Manager Academic Director of
Academic Standards Standards Instruction and Instruction
[email protected] [email protected]: (404) 463-1765 Office: (404) 463-4141
Sandi Woodall Tonya LamMathematics Program Coordinator Associate Vice [email protected] Student AffairsOffice: (404) 463-1736 University System of Georgia
Office: (404)656-2272Sheila CaldwellHigh School Initiatives State CoordinatorTechnical College System of GeorgiaOffice: (678)[email protected]
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QUESTIONS