This presentation was given at the 2017 ASU+GSV conference by Dr. Ellen Wagner, Hobsons and Dr. Hae Okimoto, University of Hawaii.

1. Realizing the Promises of Dual Enrollment
Research and Practices
Ellen D. Wagner, Ph.D
VP Research, Hobsons
Hae Okimoto, Ph.D.
Dir Academic Technologies
University of Hawaii

2. Dual credit programs can accelerate programs of study, reduce
costs for families, and positively impact the chances of upward
transfer success.
This dynamic session will highlight the results of recent research
with AASA, and AACRAO and will then expand the conversation to
share examples of dual credit program success in action in the
State of Hawaii System..
Realizing the Promises of Dual Enrollment:
Results of Research and Effective Practices

3. DataAwareness Has Highlighted Understanding about
Misalignments inthe US Educational Ecosystem
Credits transferred from
2-yr to 4 year programs - ACE
Credit earned in high school
transferred to colleges - AASA
Credit earned in high school transferred
to colleges and universities - AACRAO

5. “Are Dual-Enrollment Programs Overpromising?” – Education Week
“Dual-enrollment high school programs are oversold, but they do have value?” – The
Washington Post
“Poll: Dual Enrollment Vs. College-Ready” - Education Week
“Moving Past APs: Dual Enrollment As A Better Path To College” – Forbes
“College funding heads to high school, as feds aim to fund dual-enrollment” – The
Washington Post
Impetus | Dual Enrollment in the News

6. Dual enrollment and AP/IB course-
taking
Behavioral problems in high
school
Strong academic performance in
high school
College aspirations and planning
Enrollment decisions, before and
soon after matriculating
Participating in student activities
Receiving federal financial aid
Demographic factors
• American Council on Education and Hobsons, April 2017
Improving the Odds| An Empirical Look at Upward Transfer

7. Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit
Dual enrollment refers to courses taught to high school students for which the students
receive both high school credit and college credit.
Different institutions have different names for dual enrollment, such as “dual credit,”
“concurrent enrollment,” or “joint enrollment.” While not technically the same, the terms
dual enrollment and dual credit are often used interchangeably.
NCES has reported that in 2002-2003 dual credit enrollments reached 1.16 million
students. In 2010-2011 dual credit enrollments had reached 2.04 million students, a 75%
increase.

8. Perspectives from K-12 School
Administrators:
AASA/Hobsons Dual Enrollment Survey, June 2016

9. Key Points| Dual Enrollment Reflects Strategic Plan

10. Key Points| Offers Dual Enrollment

11. Key Points| K-12 Dual Enrollment Partners

12. Key Points| Benefits of Dual Enrollment

13. Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management
Key Points| Barriers to Offering Dual Enrollment

14. Key Findings from College
Registrars: AACRAO/Hobsons
Dual Enrollment Survey,
November 2016

15. In the United States. During the 2015-2016
academic year, most (78%) institutions in
this sample offered dual enrollment
options.
Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management
Key Points| Widely Available

16. Eighty-six percent accept dual
enrollment credit in transfer.
Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management
Key Points| Generally Portable

17. Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management
Key Points| Generally Portable
87%
33%
22%
14% 12%
We accept most dual
enrollment credit
Type of post-secondary
institution where the
dual enrollment credit
was earned
If our institution offers
the course
Must be taught by a
post-secondary faculty
member
Other
Factors Influencing Whether Credit is Accepted in Transfer

18. Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management
Key Points| Faculty Qualifications
87%
7%
2%
5%
The same as college instructors Different from college instructors
No set minimum qualifications Varied

19. Fifty-nine percent have incorporated dual
enrollment as a strategic enrollment
initiative.
For example:
• Help bridge and enrollment gap
• Generate revenue to counter funding
challenges
• Address the completion agenda
Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management
Key Points| Strategic

20. Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management
Key Points | Barriers to Offering Dual Enrollment
2%
2%
5%
6%
8%
10%
13%
13%
14%
19%
20%
29%
44%
State legislation
Unclear data sharing agreements
Lack of credentialed instructors
Cost to the school district
Lack of standards for earning credit
Lack of faculty support
Lack of interest from K12 schools/districts
Lack of curricular alignment
Cost to the student/family
Finding time to build partnerships with K12 schools/districts
Cost to our institution
Other barriers
Our institutional culture

21. OffersDualEnrollment
Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management
78%
Higher Ed
95%
K-12
VS.

23. TopThreeBarrierstoDualEnrollment
Dual Enrollment in the Context of Strategic Enrollment Management
Higher Ed
1. Institutional culture
2. Other barriers
3. Cost to higher education
institution
K-12
1. Lack of credentialed
instructors
2. Cost to the family
3. Cost to the school district

24. U
Dual Credit Program Success in Hawaii
Hae Okimoto, Ph.D.
Driector, Academic Technologies
University of Hawaii System

31. Discussion and Questions

32. Links to Dual Credit Reports:
http://www.aacrao.org/docs/default-source/surveyresults/dual-
enrollment-in-the-context-of-strategic-enrollment-management---
novembe.pdf?sfvrsn=0
AASA / Hobsons Superintendent Report:
https://www.hobsons.com/resources/entry/dual-credit-a-
strategy-for-accelerating-educational-readiness-progress-and
AACRAO Dual Enrollment Report

33. Link to Upward Transfer Study:
ACE - Hobsons

34. Calls to Action

35. Thank you for your
participation!