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Building Strong Community College/High School Partnerships

Learn how a community college and high school partnership can lead to positive change and create new opportunities for students. Discover funding strategies and benefits for both institutions. Success stories and challenges also discussed.

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Building Strong Community College/High School Partnerships

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  1. 2008 COMBASE Conference Partnerships That Work

  2. Mark Payler, SuperintendentWeld County Re-8Fort Lupton, ColoradoKaren Sell, Associate Dean Aims Community CollegeFort Lupton, Colorado

  3. Toward a Common Vision:A Community College/ Public School Partnership

  4. Change is Possible

  5. How it Works:“NEEDS” BASED APPROACH • Declining Resources • Possible RIF/reorganization at Secondary Level • Increase in Regional Demand for Skilled & Manager-Capable Labor Pool • Increased High School Drop-out Rate • Model for Dual Credit Opportunities BEYOND Career and Tech Ed

  6. How it Works:Biggest Question FUNDING… • CTE Funding – Contracted Program “Slots” • Cost to High School • $2,000 = 15 credits (includes books/materials) • Ex. 30 slots x 15 = 450 credits • Typical student = 12 -14 credits year • CVA Reimbursement, up to 50% of high school CTE Director salary, Career Academy attracts/retains students - increases State funding (PPOR)

  7. How it Works:Biggest Question FUNDING… • Ex. 20 seniors need only 2 classes – school gets only 30% of state funding; if enrolled in CTE program get up to 100%

  8. How it Works:Biggest Question FUNDING … • Cost to College • Administrative and faculty salary or shared salaries • Advising, assessment, print materials and advertising • Support personnel, student support services • Student supplies • Mileage reimbursement • Tours of programs for high school students • Career Academy Camps

  9. How it Works: BENEFITS • Benefits to High School • Program/faculty: Shared Resources • Additional Opportunities for Students • Benefits to Students • Motivation – Makes CONNECTION HS>Career • “Jump Start” on Career Pathway • Course Selection “Guide” • Retention and Graduation • College Credit • Direct entry into workforce

  10. How it Works: BENEFITS • Benefits to College • Increased collaboration opportunities • Counselors • Enrollments – Link 2+2 • Recruiting potential • Grant opportunities (auto and industry tech)

  11. Does it Work? YES. • 28 enrollments - Fall 07 • 30 enrollments - Spring 08 • Total 58 enrollments for 311 credits • Carpentry, Automotive Technology (AYES), Horticulture/Landscape Design • 100% retention – carpentry and AYES • 11 high school graduates (2 continued program following graduation) • 10 seniors will remain in the programs, 1 transferred to another district and 1 plans are unknown

  12. Challenges: MISSION POSSIBLE • Transportation • Attendance • College vs. high school schedules • Counselors • Open entry enrollment • Internships

  13. Successes:A STRONG FUTURE • Program growth • Student success • Michael Angus

  14. CONTACT US: • Mark Payler, Superintendent Weld County RE8Fort Lupton, Colorado • 1-303-857-3214 • mpayler@ftlupton.k12.co.us • Karen Sell, Associate Dean Aims Community College, Fort Lupton, CO Campus • 1-303-857-4022 • karen.sell@aims.edu

  15. THANK YOU! Good Luck on Establishing Your Partnership That Works.

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