Dual Enrollment Implementation Report-Feb08

Dual Enrollment Implementation – Final Report
February 2008
Final Report
Dual Enrollment Implementation
Team
University of Kentucky
and
Bluegrass Community & Technical
College
2007-2008
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Table of Contents
Page
Dual Enrollment Implementation Team
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Executive Summary
2
Dual Enrollment Implementation
4
Proposed Dual Enrollment Implementation Timeline
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Dual Enrollment Implementation Timeline Detail
6
Dual Enrollment Team Recommendations
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Topics for Future Discussion
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Attachments
(A) - CPE Proposed Changes to College Readiness Standards 13
(B) - Draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
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(C) - Financial Aid Consortium Agreement
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(D) - COMPASS information
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(E) - BCTC Blue Program – sample brochure
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(F) – BCTC Blue Program – UK referral letter
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(G) – BCTC Blue Program – BCTC acceptance letter
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(H) – UK Summer Bridge Proposal
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Dual Enrollment Implementation Team
Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC):
Dr. Palisa Williams Rushin, Co-Chair, Student Affairs
Wendy Bolt, Student Affairs
Dr. Sandra Carey, Academic Affairs
Craig Dundon, Student Billing
Becky Harp-Stephens, Registrar
Shelbie Hugle, Office of Admissions
Runan Pendergrast, Financial Aid
Cathy Penfold, Transfer Center
Susan Shelton, Student Billing
University of Kentucky (UK):
Suanne Early, Co-Chair, Central Advising Service & Transfer Center
Lynda George, Financial Aid
Kathy Hamperian, Information Management
Karin Lewis, Academic Enhancement
JoLynn Noe, A&S Enrollment Management
Michelle Nordin, Admission & Registrar Office
Tonya Prince, Admission & Registrar Office
Vicky Schankula, Central Advising Service & Transfer Center
Linda Smitha, Student Billing
Prim Wathen, Admissions
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Executive Summary
In August 2007, an invitation to serve on the Dual Enrollment Implementation Team was
sent from Dr. Dave Hellmich (BCTC), Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth (UK) and Don Witt
(UK) to faculty and staff at UK and BCTC. The purpose of the team as described in the
invitation is outlined below:
The University of Kentucky is focused on attracting a student body equipped with the
fundamental skills to succeed. Some students are underprepared in English, math,
and/or reading as measured by ACT sub-scores. In order to reach enrollment goals
and recognizing the realities within the state related to ACT score averages, we must be
better prepared to support our students. In response to these challenges, the University
of Kentucky and Bluegrass Community and Technical College joined to form the Dual
Enrollment Implementation Team.
The charge given to the Dual Enrollment Implementation team was as follows:

Develop a dual enrollment process (e.g., admission, registration, financial aid,
and billing) that supports our goals and is as “streamlined” as possible for
students and those implementing and supporting this partnership.

Determine the additional support services (e.g., tutoring, workshops, and
advising) needed to assist students.

Recommend how to communicate this partnership to prospective students and to
all personnel at BCTC and UK, including students, advisors, counselors, and
families.

Consider this UK & BCTC partnership as a first step to a mutually rewarding
future, and discuss how to expand and build new collaborations beyond this dualenrollment Implementation.
In order to accomplish the goals, the team divided into two subgroups: Student
Services and Academic Services. The subgroups met September through November
2007 and reported progress at the Dual Enrollment Implementation Team meetings.
The following directives were assigned to each subgroup:
Student Services
1. Determine student services requirements, processes, timeline involved for test
run for Spring 2008.
2. Determine student services requirements, processes, timeline involved for
transition from pilot program to full program.
3. Detail specifics of registration and record keeping (ex: building courses,
enrollment process, student course load, billing, financial aid, institutional
headcount, transfer of enrollment information between institutions, transcripts).
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4. Develop Admissions Agreement for UK applicants that have deficiencies in all
three areas (English, math, and reading). Detail how to identify students for
program, process to notify institutions of status, academic expectations for
students, eligibility for transfer to UK, process.
5. Delineate institution-specific responsibilities.
6. Suggest communication efforts to inform students and high school guidance
counselors.
7. Identify specifics to be included in a Memorandum of Agreement between the
institutions.
8. Compile recommendations for future initiatives.
Academic Services
1. Determine academic services requirements, processes, timeline involved for test
run for Spring 2008.
2. Determine academic services requirements, processes, timeline involved for
transition from pilot program to full program.
3. Detail specifics of determining course needs, course offerings, optimal meeting
times and places, etc.
4. Develop guidelines for placement (ACT scores, COMPASS)
5. Determine available and needed academic support services
6. Delineate institution-specific responsibilities.
7. Suggest communication efforts to inform faculty and staff at both institutions.
8. Identify specifics to be included in a Memorandum of Agreement between the
institutions.
9. Compile recommendations for future initiatives.
The scope of this report is to define a process for UK students to have dual enrollment
at UK and BCTC for developmental course offerings. The goal of the Dual Enrollment
Implementation is to identify UK students requiring developmental courses, offer
developmental courses through BCTC, and provide a seamless program to access
these courses. Future goals include dual enrollment for non-developmental courses for
both UK and BCTC students.
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Dual Enrollment Implementation
Background
The Kentucky Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE) change to Administrative
Regulation 13 KAR 2:020 “establishes minimum admission requirements for entering
Kentucky’s public colleges and universities along with conditional admissions
qualifications, transfer admissions, and advising obligations, and dual credit provisions.
It also establishes institutional responsibilities for mandatory assessment and placement
of students who enter postsecondary institutions underprepared for college-level work.”
(http://cpe.ky.gov/news/adminregs/default.htm) These changes are effective beginning
Fall 2009. See Attachment A for an overview of the proposed CPE changes.
Institutional Response
To comply with the changes, UK and BCTC formed the Dual Enrollment Implementation
team. The team’s charge was to define a process to provide developmental course
offerings to UK students through a joint partnership with BCTC. This report presents
the team’s recommendations about the processes involved in identifying UK students
requiring developmental courses, offering developmental courses through BCTC, and
providing a seamless program to access these courses. Future goals include dual
enrollment for non-developmental courses for both UK and BCTC students.
The team proposes a draft Memorandum of Agreement and Financial Aid Consortium
Agreement for consideration and endorsement by both UK and BCTC (Attachments B
and C, respectively). These documents detail the responsibilities of both institutions for
this joint effort. The procedures and recommendations are detailed below.
Key points of the Dual Enrollment Implementation are
1. UK students enrolling in dual enrollment courses will:
a. follow the same registration process as any UK student
b. receive the same campus services as any UK student
c. limit enrollment in BCTC classes to 6 hours
2.
Dual enrollment course credit will:
a. count toward the current term course load in terms of full-time status and
financial aid at UK
b. show on the UK transcript as BCTC transfer credit upon completion
c. be explained to the student on myUK and the course syllabus.
d. show on the BCTC transcript
Through Dual Enrollment Implementation, students with a reading and/or math ACT
sub-score below the CPE readiness levels will receive remediation. Beginning Fall
2009 the readiness level will be ACT sub-scores of 21 for reading and 19 for math.
(NOTE: since this report was drafted, the committee has learned that UK may use a
higher ACT readiness score than that mandated by CPE. This report addresses only the
CPE mandates.)
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UK Institutional Research provided information about the 2005 and 2006 IPEDS
Graduation Rate Survey (GRS) Cohorts including ACT sub-scores and composite
scores. GRS Cohorts are defined as those students who entered UK during a specific
fall semester (or preceding summer and continued into the fall) as first-time, full-time
degree-seeking students. These students are tracked for six years for the purpose of
determining the six-year graduation rate (Dr. Roger Sugarman, Director of Institutional
Research, University of Kentucky, email 12/14/07). The following chart represents the
number of students that potentially could have required remediation based on the CPE
minimum admission requirements for Fall 2009 (Reading – 21, Math – 19).
Numbers and Percentage of Students Affected by CPE minimums (UK 2005, 2006)
Reading (ACT<21)
Math (ACT<19)
Cohort Year
% Cohort
No. Students
% Cohort
No. Students
2005
13.44
463
9.03
311
2006
19.14
727
13.58
516
BCTC uses the ACT COMPASS test to determine appropriate placement in
developmental classes. This instrument will be administered to UK students who do not
meet the readiness level (Attachment D). The UK Math Department has agreed to the
use of the COMPASS for math placement purposes for students below the math
readiness level. Students with low ACT sub-scores who perform well on the COMPASS
test will be allowed to enroll in MA109. The COMPASS will be administered by UK
Academic Enhancement.
Students with math, reading and English ACT sub-scores below the CPE readiness
levels will be denied admission to UK and referred to a cooperative program between
BCTC and UK, the BCTC Blue program. BCTC Blue will provide these students with
the opportunity to gain a strong academic foundation prior to attending UK. Successful
completion of an AA or AS at BCTC will guarantee acceptance to UK. The team
proposes a draft BCTC Blue brochure and sample letters from UK (denial and referral)
and BCTC (acceptance) for consideration. See Attachments E, F and G, respectively.
Proposed Dual Enrollment Implementation Timeline
There was not sufficient time to implement a pilot program for Spring 2008, therefore,
the team recommended a test run for this term. The UK and BCTC math departments
agreed to a partnership in offering two sections of MA108R –Intermediate Algebra.
BCTC math instructors will serve as UK part-time instructors (PTIs) and teach two UK
MA108R sections in Spring 2008. The classes will be taught using the BCTC MA108R
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syllabus and the COMPASS would be administered to these students for comparison
with BCTC students. This test run will offer the two institutions an opportunity to
develop further collaborative efforts and to provide time to identify and address
procedural problems with dual enrollment prior to beginning the pilot.
The Dual Enrollment Implementation goal is to have all developmental courses offered
to UK students provided by dual enrollment with BCTC by Fall 2009. Below is a
summary of the proposed timeline to reach this goal. A more detailed description of
each step follows.
Institution of
Record
Term
Program
Course Offerings
Spring 2008
Test Run
MA 108R (2 sections)
UK
MA108R (1 section)
Reading (1 section)
UK
Summer 2008
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Summer 2009
Fall 2009
A. Proposed Summer
Bridge Program
B. No Summer Bridge
Program
Pilot Program –
manual enrollment,
record keeping
Expanded Pilot –
myUK enrollment
Expanded Pilot (Summer Bridge
Program?)
Full Dual Enrollment
for Developmental
Courses
MA 108R (2 sections)
BCTC
MA108R (2 sections)
BCTC
MA108R (as needed)
Reading (as needed)
BCTC
MA108R (as needed)
Reading (as needed)
BCTC
Dual Enrollment Implementation Timeline Detail
SPRING 2008 – TEST RUN - MA108R (2 sections)
Instruction: BCTC faculty will serve as UK part time instructors (PTIs) and teach two
MA108R courses on the UK schedule. These classes will use the BCTC MA108R
common syllabus and common student learning outcomes. The classes will be offered
on Tuesday/Thursday at 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 6:00-7:15 p.m. in classrooms in the
Study area of Commons. The UK Bookstore will carry the required textbook. UK will
conduct the instructor evaluations.
Students: Enrollment in these sections will be open to all UK students.
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Registration: UK students will enroll using myUK. The course will be offered by UK,
included as part of their spring 2008 course load, and appear only on the UK transcript.
Assessment: Academic Enhancement will administer the ACT COMPASS test to
students early in the semester. The ACT scores for the UK entering classes of 2005
and 2006 are currently available to use for a projection of potential student need for
developmental instruction. The scores can also be compared to the scores and cutoff
points for BCTC students and the success rate of both groups of students in this class
and subsequent math classes.
Services: Students will receive academic support from the Study and Mathskeller
SUMMER 2008 – TWO OPTIONS
A. PILOT – Proposed Summer Bridge Program
The proposed UK Summer Bridge (SB) program is designed to help students build
college success skills and accelerate their preparation for college level work in reading
and math. The SB program is a viable option by which incoming students could
complete developmental coursework and gain academic skills prior to the start of the fall
semester. There is not sufficient time to incorporate BCTC faculty for summer 2008.
However, the Dual Enrollment Implementation team recommends that the University of
Kentucky reconsider the Summer Bridge proposal as a complementary program to the
dual enrollment implementation. See Attachment H for details of SB proposal.
Instruction: See SB proposal
Students: See SB proposal
Registration: Mechanics to be determined
Assessment: UK Academic Enhancement will administer the ACT COMPASS test to UK
students prior to or during the summer school advising conference. The timing and
administration of this test needs to be discussed and arranged with UK Admissions, the
Advising Conference coordinator, and academic advisors. If the class is open to
continuing students, COMPASS test may be offered first day of class.
Services: See SB proposal.
B. No Summer Bridge Program
If the Summer Bridge program is not implemented in Summer 2008, it is recommended
that it be considered for Summer 2009. Adequate planning time and funding must be
allotted if the SB program is approved.
FALL 2008 – PILOT PROGRAM – MA108R (2 sections)
This term will serve as a manual test run for the Registrar’s Offices of the two
institutions to work out the details of dual enrollment. A successful pilot will prepare the
institutions for full implementation of all developmental courses in Fall 2009.
Instruction: Classes will be built in the UK fall schedule, but offered through BCTC and
taught by BCTC faculty. These instructors will follow the UK academic calendar for this
course. The syllabus will include a statement about the dual enrollment program,
incorporate the UK calendar, and provide information about the Study and Mathskeller.
BCTC will conduct the instructor evaluations.
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Students: The UK Admissions Office will identify students with low ACT sub-scores as
potential participants in the sections offered. Enrollment in the class could be a
condition of admission. UK Admissions Office will provide the BCTC Office of
Admissions copies of participating student applications.
Registration: UK students will enroll using myUK during summer advising conference.
The class will have controlled enrollment, it will not be an option for all students.
Enrollment in the course will be included in the UK student’s course load for the
semester. At the end of the term the course will be listed as transfer credit from BCTC.
UK will provide BCTC with enrollment information. BCTC will build classes, register
students, and enter final grades in PeopleSoft. (Note: This report does not address
UK’s midterm grades and early alert efforts. Future discussion should address these
topics in terms of dual enrollment applicability and implementation.)
Assessment: UK Academic Enhancement will administer the ACT COMPASS test to
UK students prior to or during the summer advising conferences for fall 2008. The
timing and administration of this test needs to be discussed and arranged with UK
Admissions, the Advising Conference coordinator, and academic advisors. Late
registrants will need to make arrangements with Academic Enhancement.
Services: Students will receive the full range of services afforded any full-time UK
student, including academic support from the Study and Mathskeller.
Concerns: Communication about the dual enrollment program must be delivered clearly
and in a timely manner to the UK campus community, students, and parents. The
transcript and financial aid issues must be clarified and resolved before students are
enrolled. Students must understand at the time of registration that the coursework will
be listed on the UK transcript as BCTC transfer work rather than UK work.
SPRING 2009 – PILOT PROGRAM EXPANDED – MA108R (2 sections)
The goal is to provide fully functional electronic enrollment of UK students in BCTC
classes with automated systems between the two institutions. The process should be
seamless to the student.
Instruction: Classes will be built in the UK spring schedule, but offered through BCTC
and taught by BCTC faculty. The instructors will follow the UK academic calendar for
this course. The syllabus will include a statement about the dual enrollment program,
incorporate the UK calendar, and provide information about the Study and Mathskeller.
BCTC will conduct the instructor evaluations. Some MA108R sections will be offered
through UK for those students that do not wish to participate in a dual enrollment
opportunity.
Students: Any student needing MA108R – first time or as a repeated course – may
enroll in these classes. UK Admissions Office will provide the BCTC Office of
Admissions copies of applications for participating students.
Registration: Students will enroll using myUK. These sections will have controlled
enrollment to ensure that these students understand the dual enrollment opportunity.
The course will be included in the UK student’s course load for the semester. At the
end of the term the course will be listed as transfer credit from BCTC. UK will provide
BCTC with enrollment information. BCTC will build classes, register students, and enter
final grades in PeopleSoft. (Note: This report does not address UK’s midterm grades
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and early alert efforts. Future discussion should address these topics in terms of dual
enrollment applicability and implementation.)
Assessment: UK Academic Enhancement will administer the ACT COMPASS test to
UK students early in the semester.
Services: Students will receive the full range of services afforded any full-time UK
student, including academic support from the Study and Mathskeller.
Concerns: Communication about the dual enrollment program must be delivered clearly
and in a timely manner to the UK campus community, students, and parents. The
transcript and financial aid issues must be clarified and resolved before students are
enrolled. Students must understand at the time of registration that the coursework will
be listed on the UK transcript as BCTC transfer work rather than UK work.
Recommendations include adding information to myUK course catalog and a pop-up
information window when registering for a dual enrollment course.
SUMMER 2009 – EXPANDED PILOT (SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM) – MA 108R,
Reading (Sections-to be determined by need)
A goal is to provide expanded offerings of BCTC dual enrollment developmental classes
to UK students. Summer 2009 would be an opportunity to initiate the Summer Bridge
Program or if it is adopted for Summer 2008 to expand the SB Program as part of the
dual enrollment effort. See Attachment H for details of Summer Bridge Program.
Instruction: Classes will be built in the UK summer schedule, but offered through BCTC
and taught by BCTC faculty. The instructors will follow the UK academic calendar for
this course. The syllabus will include a statement about the dual enrollment program,
incorporate the UK calendar, and provide information about the Study. BCTC will
conduct the instructor evaluations.
Students: The UK Admissions Office will identify students with low ACT sub-scores as
potential participants in the sections offered. Enrollment in the class(es) could be a
condition of admission; participants could be part of a proposed Summer Bridge
Program. Determination must be made as to whether or not enrollment is an option for
continuing students. The UK Admissions Office will provide the BCTC Office of
Admissions copies of applications for participating students.
Registration: UK students will enroll using myUK. These sections will have controlled
enrollment to insure that students understand the dual enrollment opportunity. The
course will be included in the UK student’s course load for the term. At the end of the
term the course will be listed as transfer credit from BCTC. UK will provide BCTC with
enrollment information. BCTC will build classes, register students, and enter final
grades in PeopleSoft. (Note: This report does not address UK’s midterm grades and
early alert efforts. Future discussion should address these topics in terms of dual
enrollment applicability and implementation.)
Assessment: UK Academic Enhancement will administer the ACT COMPASS test to
students prior to or during the summer school advising conference. The timing and
administration of this test needs to be discussed and arranged with the Admissions, the
Advising Conference coordinator, and academic advisors. If class is open to continuing
students, it is recommended that the COMPASS test be administered to these students
prior to the start of class.
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Services: Students will receive the full range of services afforded any full-time UK
student, including academic support from the Study.
Concerns: Communication about dual enrollment program must be delivered clearly
and in a timely manner to the UK campus community, students, and parents. The
transcript and financial aid issues must be clarified and resolved before students are
enrolled. Students must understand at the time of registration that the coursework will
be listed on the UK transcript as BCTC transfer work rather than UK work.
Recommendations include adding information to myUK course catalog and a pop-up
information window when registering for a dual enrollment course.
FALL 2009 – FULL DUAL ENROLLMENT for Developmental Math and Reading
(All sections needed)
Beginning Fall 2009 all developmental courses offered to UK students will be
provided by dual enrollment with BCTC. The goal is to provide fully functional
electronic enrollment of UK students in BCTC developmental classes with automated
systems between the two institutions. The process will be seamless to students.
Instruction: Classes will be built in the UK fall schedule, but offered through BCTC and
taught by BCTC faculty. The instructors will follow the UK academic calendar for this
course. The syllabus will include a statement about the dual enrollment program,
incorporate the UK calendar, and provide information about the Study and Mathskeller.
BCTC will conduct the instructor evaluations.
Students: Any student needing a developmental course may enroll in these classes
based upon COMPASS scores. The UK Admissions Office will provide the BCTC Office
of Admissions copies of participating student applications.
Registration: UK Students will enroll using myUK. It is recommended that information
be added to myUK course catalog, schedule book, and a pop-up information window
when students register for a dual enrollment course. The course will be included in the
UK student’s course load for the semester. At the end of the term the course will be
listed as transfer credit from BCTC. UK will provide BCTC with enrollment information.
BCTC will build classes, register students, and enter final grades in PeopleSoft. (Note:
This report does not address UK’s midterm grades and early alert efforts. Future
discussion should address these topics in terms of dual enrollment applicability and
implementation.)
Assessment: UK Academic Enhancement will administer the ACT COMPASS test to all
UK students prior to enrollment in a developmental course.
Services: Students will receive the full range of services afforded any full-time UK
student, including academic support from the Study and Mathskeller.
Concerns: Communication about dual enrollment program must be delivered clearly
and in a timely manner to the UK campus community, students, and parents. The
transcript and financial aid issues must be clarified and resolved before students are
enrolled. Students must understand at the time of registration that the coursework will
be listed on the UK transcript as BCTC transfer work rather than UK work.
Recommendations include adding information to myUK course catalog and a pop-up
information window when registering for a dual enrollment course.
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Dual Enrollment Team Recommendations
To ensure the success of the UK/BCTC Dual Enrollment Implementation, the following
areas will need to be addressed immediately:
1. UK admissions requirements beginning Fall 2009:
a. mandatory participation in dual enrollment developmental courses as a
condition of enrollment for students that do not meet readiness standards
beginning Fall 2009
b. automatic denial and referral of students with three readiness deficiencies,
as determined by sub-scores in math, reading and English, to the BCTC
Blue program.
2. ACT COMPASS placement tests
a. administration of test by UK Academic Enhancement
b. immediate purchase of ACT COMPASS site license for UK Academic
Enhancement
c. discussion of the timing and administration of the COMPASS test with UK
Admissions, the Advising Conference coordinator, and academic advisors.
COMPASS testing must take place prior to enrollment to ensure
appropriate placement in classes.
d. provide needed funding and infrastructure for growth of placement testing
program.
3. Proposed Summer Bridge (SB) Program
a. review SB Program proposal submitted previously by another workgroup
to determine how it could complement the Dual Enrollment
Implementation program. Recommend consideration for Summer 2008 or
2009.
b. allow sufficient time for planning and implementation
c. provide financial support for required funding, staffing, and technology.
4. Communication Plan
a. solicit ongoing feedback from both UK and BCTC teams, including, but not
limited to, academic departments, part-time instructors, administrations,
and academic and student service areas.
b. establish clear communications plan for institutions, faculty, advisors,
students, parents, and high school guidance counselors. Include media
blitz utilizing admissions information, myUK registration, course syllabus,
Advising Network, etc.
5. Assessment
a. track utilization of services provided by The Study and Mathskeller.
b. monitor academic success of students participating in dual enrollment
program.
c. establish persistence (DEW) research model.
6. Collaboration
a. Residence Life - begin the conversation about space for summer classes
(especially if begin a 2008 Summer Bridge program). Currently the space
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used by the Study during the fall and spring semesters is utilized by
Residence Life for summer programs. Pluses for using this space during
the summer – allows students to have interaction with other students on
campus, potential to develop programming partnership with Student
Affairs, and use limited to daytime hours (no conflict with evening
programs). Consider recurring reservations for space.
b. Residence Life – initiate negotiation of space for reading classes.
c. Residence Life – investigate possibilities for guaranteed UK housing for
BCTC Blue participants
d. Student Affairs - involve Student Services personnel to ensure that dual
enrollment students receive all the services available to all UK full-time
students.
7. Technology Support
a. create flat file to transfer data between institutions
b. develop procedures to automate process
Long-term Goals:
1. Dual enrollment for non-developmental courses for both UK and BCTC students.
2. CPE purchase and implementation of state-wide COMPASS testing system.
Score results to be included on high school transcripts to allow students
smoother enrollment at any Kentucky school.
3. CPE recognition and approval of including dually enrolled students in full-time
headcount for home institution and headcount for delivering institution. This count
is based on the student’s intent and benefits both the student and the institution.
The process needs to be transparent to the student.
Topics for Future Discussion
Since the report was drafted, the committee has identified three topics that merit
additional discussion. These UK issues could impact the dual enrollment program and
would require a review of applicability and implementation. It is recommended that the
following topics be reviewed:
 UK Math requirement for MA109 increased to 21 ACT
 Midterm grades
 Early Alert
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Attachment A: CPE Proposed Changes to AR 13 KAR 2:020
An overview of proposed changes to Administrative Regulation 13 KAR 2:020
What is covered under this regulation?
This regulation establishes minimum admission requirements for entering Kentucky’s public colleges and universities
along with conditional admissions qualifications, transfer admissions and advising obligations, and dual credit
provisions. It also establishes institutional responsibilities for mandatory assessment and placement of students who
enter postsecondary institutions underprepared for college-level work.
Why are the changes necessary?
The regulation was last revised in 2000. Since that time the Kentucky Board of Education has approved a new, more
rigorous high school curriculum. Also, new research that predicts student success in college courses is based on
their level of preparation as entering students is available from both Kentucky’s public college and university faculty
and from ACT. The February 2007 report, Securing Kentucky’s Future: A Plan for Improving College Readiness and
Success, recommends several changes in the assessment and placement regulations to provide more support for
underprepared first-time college students. Changes in the structure of the Kentucky Community and Technical
College System and in Council documents have also occurred and should be captured in this administrative
regulation update.
What main changes are proposed?
Standards of mathematics readiness for college mathematics are increasing from 18 to 19 on the ACT mathematics
subscore, and reading readiness standards are increasing from 18 to 21. The provisions of the Kentucky Public
Postsecondary Placement Policy are being added to the regulation to stipulate that students scoring at or above the college
readiness standards must be placed in credit-bearing courses. Section 6, Mandatory Assessment and Placement of
Students, will now require that underprepared students be given a subject placement test, be provided developmental
support during their first term of enrollment, be required to continue developmental programs until they have demonstrated
competence in the subject area, and be placed in college-level coursework immediately following completion of their
developmental courses.
When will the proposed changes take effect?
It is anticipated that the regulation will be approved in late 2007 with changes to be effective beginning fall 2009 to give
colleges, students, and parents time to accommodate to the new standards. These changes will take effect after anticipated
funds for infrastructure improvements in developmental education have been distributed in July 2008. Kentucky high school
graduates entering postsecondary institutions in fall 2009 would have completed the mandatory ACT in their junior year
during 2007-08 testing.
How will the change in readiness thresholds affect the number of underprepared students requiring help?
The proposed increase in the mathematics readiness standard to 19 would have meant that an additional 1,634 students of
the 2004 total cohort were underprepared, or 50.7 percent of the incoming cohort compared to 42.5 percent at 18.
The proposed increase in the reading readiness standard to 21 would have meant that an additional 4,226 students of the
2004 total cohort were underprepared, or 47.8 percent of the incoming cohort compared to 26.6 percent at 18.
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Attachment A: CPE Proposed Changes to AR 13 KAR 2:020 cont.
What if a student scores below the thresholds on the newly required ACT in their junior year of high school?
A student who scores below the statewide standard of readiness as a junior and who participates in accelerated
learning assistance available through their individual learning plan is permitted to take the ACT exam a second time,
at the expense of the Kentucky Department of Education. Once they are admitted to a public postsecondary
institution, they will receive placement tests for the subject areas where they are underprepared. Improved scores on
the second ACT exam or on placement tests resulting from high school interventions in the senior year could move
the student to credit-bearing courses when they begin college. For students who remain below the minimum
thresholds, institutions will determine the best type of intervention, such as summer bridge programs, online tutorials,
remedial courses, or college-level courses with supplemental instruction to help students improve their academic
preparation and skills, allowing many students to move quicker into credit-bearing coursework. Equally important,
students who score above the readiness standards are guaranteed placement in credit-bearing courses.
What are the benefits to the students?
While more students may require developmental education or supplemental instruction, students who do receive the
help guaranteed by this change will have a much better chance of actually leaving college with a degree. The
Council’s previous reports clearly show that students who fall below the state readiness standards are twice as likely
to pay for the first year of college and not make it to the second.
What are the benefits to teachers and parents?
As early as middle school, teachers and parents will know if students are on track to be ready for college through
student scores on ACT EPAS assessments - in time to help students accelerate their learning. Even after the ACT is
administered to high school juniors, parents and teachers can help ensure the senior year is targeted to areas in
need of improvement. By taking the ACT again in the senior year (at state expense) or scoring well on placement
tests once in college, students can enroll in credit-bearing courses.
In addition, the changes in the way developmental education will be offered will allow students options that may not
require a full semester of developmental work. In the final analysis, however, if a student needs developmental help,
parents can be better assured their students will receive high-quality help and that the money they spend on the first
year of college will be used to give their students what they need to return the second year and leave with a degree.
These changes bring together extensive work by the faculty of Kentucky’s postsecondary institutions, the
Developmental Education Task Force, the Council’s reports on the college performance of underprepared students,
and the American Diploma Project initiatives. These changes affirm ACT’s recommended standards for college
readiness and supporting national research in best practice for developmental education. This regulation stipulates
the additional help that institutions must provide to support underprepared students.
How are these changes made?
Kentucky’s administrative regulation changes are overseen by the Legislative Research Commission. The process is
initiated by Council approval of the revised regulation. The Council staff has collected feedback on the proposed
changes from educational stakeholders in revising the regulation.
Is there more information available?
The proposed regulation is available at http://cpe.ky.gov/about/cpe/meetings/2007/Ma2007CPEMeetingAgenda.htm
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Attachment B: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Draft
PROPOSED
Memorandum of Agreement
University of Kentucky
and
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
I. This Agreement is entered into this ________day of February 2008 between the
University of Kentucky (UK) and Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC)
to provide developmental courses to students enrolled at the University of Kentucky
effective Fall 2008.
II. Dual Enrollment
In response to the Kentucky Council of Postsecondary Education (CPE)
requirement, Administrative Regulation 13 KAR 2:020, for institutions to provide
developmental remediation by Fall 2009, the University of Kentucky and Bluegrass
Community and Technical College join in an effort to provide students with a dual
enrollment opportunity for developmental studies coursework.
A. Eligibility will be determined by ACT score and placement test
B. Students participating in the dual enrollment program will be included in the
headcount for both BCTC and UK.
C. Students enrolled in 12 or more hours collectively will be considered full-time
UK students and eligible for all services afforded to all full-time UK students.
D. UK students may enroll in no more than two developmental courses in a
semester. Upon successful completion of a developmental course, the
student must enroll in the next course in the sequence the following semester.
III. Bluegrass Community and Technical College agrees to:
A. Offer developmental studies courses on the University of Kentucky campus.
The number of courses and sections will be determined by UK in the
preceding semester. These course offerings will follow the University of
Kentucky academic calendar.
B. Build developmental studies courses into BCTC PeopleSoft system.
C. Provide timely information on appropriate textbooks to the University of Kentucky
bookstore.
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Attachment B: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Draft cont.
D. Appoint instructors for each of the developmental courses offered.
E. Process official UK student admissions applications after receipt of copies from
the University of Kentucky. UK students will be admitted as Non-Degree seeking
students at BCTC.
F. Register students into appropriate BCTC developmental studies courses in
PeopleSoft.
G. Provide all instructional activities within the scope of the courses.
H. Enter final grades into PeopleSoft and submit to UK.
I. Submit invoices to University of Kentucky that shall be sufficient in detail for
proper pre-audit and post-audit purposes.
J. Abide by the terms of the Financial Aid Consortium Agreement.
IV. The University of Kentucky agrees to:
A. Determine the number of developmental courses and sections in the preceding
semester based upon ACT and COMPASS scores.
B. Develop course schedule.
C. Schedule classroom space appropriate for instructional activities and inform
BCTC of course schedules and locations during the preceding semester.
D. Assure that appropriate textbooks are available in the UK Bookstore.
E. Provide BCTC with admissions and registration information for students enrolled
in the developmental classes, including student withdrawals.
F. Administer the ACT COMPASS placement test.
G. Provide academic support services to help retain students and enhance success.
H. Update student’s record in SAP upon receipt of class rosters and grades from
BCTC.
I. Abide by the terms of the Financial Aid Consortium Agreement.
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Attachment B: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Draft cont.
V. Tuition and Fees
A. Tuition and fees will be assessed at the current UK rate based on the courses for
which students register. Students shall pay tuition and fees to UK.
B. Tuition will be assessed at the resident or non-resident rates depending upon the
residency classification of the student. UK will provide BCTC with information of
student residency.
C. Withdrawals and refunds shall be handled by UK in accordance with its rules and
policies. UK will provide BCTC with information of student withdrawals.
D. UK shall transfer the agreed upon payment of instructional cost per course to
BCTC.
VII. This agreement remains in effect until either party has reason to cancel.
SIGNATURES: In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have executed this Agreement the date
and year first above written.
Bluegrass Community and
Technical College
University of Kentucky
By:___________________________
By:_____________________________
Augusta A. Julian, Ed.D.
President/CEO
Lee T. Todd, Ph.D.
President
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Attachment C – Financial Aid Consortium Agreement
Consortium Agreement
Between
University of Kentucky and Bluegrass Community & Technical College
This agreement is for the sole purpose of administering of all Title IV aid programs. This
agreement made and entered into this the _____ day of ___________, 2007 is between the
University of Kentucky (hereafter known as the “home school”) and Bluegrass Community and
Technical College (hereafter known as the “host school’) only. This agreement applies only to
students required by the home school to take Developmental Courses in Math, and/or Reading.
Classes are to be taken only at host school.
HOME SCHOOL: University of Kentucky
The Home School responsibilities:
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The school granting the degree
The school responsible for disbursing aid and monitoring the student’s eligibility.
The school responsible for the procedures for calculating awards, disbursing aid, monitoring satisfactory progress and other student eligibility requirements, keeping records,
and returning funds in the event the student withdraws.
Students enrolled twelve or more credit hours at the home school will not be awarded
additional funds to cover the cost at the host school.
Tuition, fees, and room and board cost are assessed at the same rate as other University of
Kentucky students.
The school responsible for payment of the tuition and fees associated with the
developmental courses in Math, and/or Reading to the host school.
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HOST SCHOOL: Bluegrass Community & Technical College
The Host School responsibilities:
 The school responsible for notifying the home school of the student’s enrollment status.
 The school responsible for notifying the home school of student’s final grade, for
Satisfactory Academic Progress purposes.
 Charges for tuition and fees for developmental courses in Math, and/or Reading will be
assessed by the home school rather than the host school. The tuition and fees rates will
be the same as for other University of Kentucky students. The host school will receive
payment of the tuition and fees associated with these courses from the home school.
 Student may be enrolled for no more than six (6) credit hours per semester at the host
school.
Witness to the signatures of the parties hereto this _______ day of ____________, 2008.
________________________________
Robin Gray
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
University of Kentucky
____________________________________
Runan Pendergrast
Chief Financial Aid Director
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
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Attachment D – ACT COMPASS
http://www.act.org/compass/advant/index.html
COMPASS--Computer-Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System
COMPASS™ is the computer-adaptive assessment program that helps postsecondary
educators
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quickly evaluate incoming students' skill levels in Reading, Writing Skills,
Writing Essay, Math, and ESL
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place students in appropriate courses
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connect them to the resources they need to achieve academic success
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Attachment E – BCTC Blue Program – draft brochure
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
and
the University of Kentucky
________________________________________________________
Guaranteed Admission to UK with BCTC Blue!
Start your education at Bluegrass Community & Technical College – and graduate from
UK – with the BCTC Blue program!
BCTC Blue is a cooperative program between Bluegrass Community & Technical College and
the University of Kentucky that provides students with the opportunity to gain a strong academic
foundation prior to attending the University of Kentucky.
BCTC students in the BCTC Blue program are guaranteed admission to UK following
successful completion of the program.
Join BCTC Blue and begin your higher education!
How to be a BCTC Blue student:
 Apply for admission to BCTC and submit an official copy of your high school transcript
or GED scores.
 Take the COMPASS test in math, reading, and writing to determine the appropriate
courses for you.
 Complete any required developmental courses at BCTC.
 Complete your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.
 Earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Will my courses transfer?
Yes! Earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree means that you are General
Education Certified. That means that you have fulfilled the general education requirements that
are part of the University Studies Program at the University of Kentucky. Developmental courses
are considered pre-college courses and will not count toward your associate’s degree.
To qualify for BCTC Blue transfer, you must maintain a 2.0 cumulative gpa or better. (UK does
not accept repeat options, so for admission to UK, your gpa will be calculated including all
courses you have taken.) Please note that some academic programs require much higher gpa’s,
so talk with your advisor about those requirements.
Can I still get financial aid at UK?
Yes! If you were eligible for federal and/or state financial aid funds while attending BCTC, you
will likely be eligible for federal and/or state aid for attendance at UK. To receive financial aid
at UK you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list UK’s
School Code (001989).
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Attachment E – BCTC Blue Program – draft brochure cont.
To do this, go online to: www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more information, contact the BCTC Transfer
Center or the BCTC or UK Financial Aid office.
Will my KEES money transfer?
Yes! If you maintain the required grade point average requirements, you will be able to transfer
your KEES money to UK.
Can I attend UK and still pay BCTC tuition?
Yes! Students who earn their associate’s degree at BCTC with a 3.5 cumulative grade point
average can apply for a UK Trustees Scholarship, which allows a student to study at UK while
paying BCTC tuition. Other scholarships are available for students with fewer hours and a 3.3
gpa. These scholarships are only available for students who enter UK in the fall semester.
Contact the UK Transfer Advisor at the BCTC Transfer Center for more information.
What if I do not complete all the requirements of BCTC Blue?
You may still be eligible for transfer to UK, if you have a minimum gpa of 2.0 and have earned
24 credit hours. Talk with a Transfer Advisor about the opportunities available to you.
Why should I be a BCTC Blue student?
 BCTC tuition is affordable – almost half the cost of UK tuition.
 Faculty members at BCTC are committed to student success and provide excellent
learning opportunities in the classroom.
 Small class sizes mean you get individual attention from your professors.
 You will receive a strong educational foundation to prepare you to be academically
successful at UK.
 BCTC has a strong history of preparing students for success at UK -- more UK transfer
students come from BCTC than from any other school!
 BCTC students succeed when they transfer! BCTC students who transferred to UK in fall
2005 earned an average gpa of 2.86 in their initial year at UK.
 Transfer Center Advisors will provide you with the support and information you need to
successfully prepare for UK.
 BCTC Blue students have many opportunities to participate in the UK community –
making transfer to UK a smooth process.
Can I still live in UK housing?
Yes! Full-time BCTC students who take courses at the Cooper campus are eligible to live in UK
Undergraduate Housing. Contact UK Undergraduate Housing for more information.
I’m a huge UK sports fan! Can I go to UK athletic events?
Yes! BCTC Blue students who live in UK Undergraduate Housing automatically pay the UK
Athletics Fee and are eligible to purchase student tickets to UK athletic events, including
basketball and football games.
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Attachment E – BCTC Blue Program – draft brochure cont.
What are the advantages of earning an associate’s degree at BCTC before transferring?
Students who earn an associate of arts or associate of science degree at BCTC complete the
required general education courses, and will transfer to UK with “General Education
Certification.” Students who are “Gen Ed Certified” are not required to take additional general
education courses at UK. Students who transfer with an Associate’s Degree are more likely to
earn a four-year degree than those who transfer without. Having an associate’s degree is also a
valuable credential to have in terms of employment opportunities.
What courses do I need to take?
1. Developmental courses (as needed)
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Developmental courses provide you with the academic preparation you need to be
successful in your college coursework. Developmental courses are considered pre-college
courses and will not count toward your associate’s degree.
2. Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree
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Talk with your Advisor about selecting the degree that is right for you.
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By earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree, you will complete
the General Education Requirements for transfer to the University of Kentucky.
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Talk with your advisor early about the major or pre-professional program in which
you’re interested. Taking pre-major courses, or a focus area, will allow you to prepare for
upper-division major classes at UK.
How can I become a BCTC Blue student?
To participate in the BCTC Blue program, register with the BCTC Transfer Center. You can
register online at www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/transfercenter or contact the Transfer Center
directly.
Transfer Center
100B AT Building
470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506-0235
Tel: 859-246-4620
Email: BCTC_TransferCenter@kctcs.edu
www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/sa/transfercenter
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Attachment F – Draft UK letter of admission denial, referral to BCTC Blue Program
Dear Student:
Thank you for your application to the freshman class at the University of Kentucky. Because the
University receives many more applications than can be accommodated in its entering class,
admission is offered first on a selective basis, then competitively until enrollment limits are
reached. Therefore, freshman admission to UK is highly competitive.
Your application to the University was thoroughly reviewed and carefully considered.
Unfortunately, your application was not among those approved for admission to the 2009
freshman class.
Please do not let this decision deter you from your educational goals. There are other avenues
available for you to pursue your UK undergraduate degree. One option you may want to
consider is transferring to UK after enrolling at another accredited college or university for a
year or more. Often, students choose to attend one of the institutions within the Kentucky
Community and Technical College System for one or two years and then transfer. For more
information on applying to a KCTCS institution, please visit http://www.kctcs.edu. As an
applicant to the University of Kentucky, you are automatically eligible to participate in the
BCTC Blue program. BCTC Blue is a cooperative program between Bluegrass Community and
Technical College and the University of Kentucky that provides students with the opportunity to
gain a strong academic foundation prior to attending the University of Kentucky. You can
expect to receive more information on the BCTC Blue program from Bluegrass Community and
Technical College.
Again, we thank you for your interest in UK and wish you success in your educational pursuits.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact your admission
officer at (859)257-2000.
Sincerely,
Tonya Prince
Associate Director
Admissions/Registrar
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Attachment G – Draft BCTC Blue Program letter
January 30, 2008
First Name Last Name
Address
City, State Zip
PeopleSoft Student ID: 001234567
Dear First Name:
Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that you have been admitted to the
Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) Blue Program as a beginning
freshman for the fall 2008 term. BCTC Blue is a cooperative program between
Bluegrass Community and Technical College and the University of Kentucky. Please
see the enclosed brochure for more information about the program.
All beginning freshmen in BCTC Blue are required to attend a new student Orientation
program prior to attending an advising conference. You should contact the Advising
and Assessment Center at (859) 246-6226 to schedule your advising session and
orientation date. In addition, we will automatically connect with the University of
Kentucky Transfer Representative to assist you in your transition back to UK after
completion of the program.
Your admission to BCTC Blue is contingent upon completion of your file by the first day
of class for the fall semester. If you have yet to do so, please submit the following
document(s) to complete your file:
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A final official high school transcript with a graduation date OR official passing
GED scores. (Each document must have a signature and/or a seal to be
considered official.)
Official results of the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT). This is NOT a requirement, but BCTC strongly encourages your test
scores for mandatory placement and for the Commonwealth’s KEES scholarship
program.
An official college transcript, if you have taken college coursework while in high
school.
If you are interested in taking online courses or have questions regarding online
learning, please contact Distance Learning at bl_distancelearning@kctcs.edu or
(859) 246-6603. You may also access more information from the BCTC homepage by
choosing the Online Learning link.
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Attachment G – Draft BCTC Blue Program letter cont.
You have chosen an institution with a reputation for academic excellence and with a
commitment to students. If you are in need of special accommodations, please contact
Disability Support at (859) 246-6530. If you do not attend the fall 2008 term, you must
reapply for admission for any future term. Please visit our web address at
www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu for more exciting information about our college. If we can
provide further assistance or information, please contact the Office of Admissions at
(859) 246-6747.
We look forward to welcoming you as a student to Bluegrass Community and Technical
College Blue Program!
Sincerely,
Shelbie Hugle
Director of Admissions
Lenelle Gill
Admissions Officer
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Attachment H – UK Summer Bridge Proposal
Summer Bridge Recommendations
Submitted by Christine Blank, Becky Jordan, and Karin Lewis
August 13, 2007
Purpose
The purpose of UK’s summer bridge (SB) program is to help students build college
success skills and accelerate their preparation for college level work in reading and
math. The mission and purpose of this program can be further refined by the SB work
group.
Program Administration
To fully address student needs and promote their success, the summer bridge program
needs to be a collaborative program between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
The planning and implementation of this initiative will be accomplished through a work
group comprised of the following representatives:
 A summer bridge coordinator; we recommend a professional staff member (e.g.,
assistant director of Academic Enhancement) whose work load is lighter in the
summer.
 Academic Enhancement (possibly represented through coordinator)
 Residence Life
 UK 101
 Reading faculty
 Math faculty
 Undergraduate Admissions
 2 Academic advisors (from Arts and Sciences and Central Advising)
Criteria for Participation
We recommend that the appropriate administrators meet with Don Witt and establish
the criteria for the SB program. Specifically, decisions need to be made on whether or
not SB will be a “conditional admit” program and what ACT sub-scores in reading and
math will be used to determine potential participants. Also, criteria (e.g., grades,
attendance, participation) for dismissal from the program must be determined.
This group also needs to decide what credit hours will apply or not apply toward
graduation hours. The Eastern Kentucky University program we investigated awards
credit and grades for the developmental classes, but the credits do not apply toward
graduation. The credits for the orientation course count toward graduation.
Before selecting participants, the summer bridge coordinator and the resident director
need to meet with the administrators of the following programs: CARES, AMSTEMM,
Robinson Scholars, Freshman Summer Program, and Student Support Services.
Summer Bridge should target students who are not involved in one of these existing
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Attachment H – UK Summer Bridge Proposal cont.
programs. However, some of the programs could be combined for social activities,
group events, and possibly housing assignments. Adding some diversity to the “outside
of class” activities would benefit everyone.
Program Size
We recommend enrolling 50 students for summer ’08 and expanding the following year
if assessment supports the continuation of the program.
Student Cost and Financial Aid
Potential costs incurred by students include tuition, room and board, and textbooks.
The actual cost to student participants needs to be determined by the appropriate
administrators. We recommend reduced tuition for the math and reading developmental
classes (perhaps BCTC rates that were used in a UK cost analysis for developmental
education).
The work group should consult with financial aid about the appropriate aid application
procedures.
Housing
SB students must live in the residence halls. We recommend requiring students to stay
on campus for the first two weekends. A service project that relates to the curriculum
could be planned for one of these weekends. As mentioned earlier, the work group
could consider housing the SB participants with students from other summer programs.
This set up would prevent the negative effects of “over bonding” among one group of
students.
A resident director and resident advisors will need to be hired for SB. The resident
director, who is a member of the SB work group, will work closely with the SB
coordinator.
Who will teach?
Adjunct professors will teach the math and reading; UK faculty or staff will teach UK
101. Peer instructors will assist with each of the courses, and they will also serve as
peer tutors. New Student and Parent Programs will train upper-class students for the
peer instructor role, and Academic Enhancement will train peer instructors for their
tutoring role.
Outline of Program
We recommend a five-week summer bridge program, scheduled within the framework
of the eight-week summer intersession. The program will be held Monday through
Friday.
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Attachment H – UK Summer Bridge Proposal cont.
The following is an example weekday itinerary:
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8-10 a.m. Developmental education class; math 25 students; reading 25
students. Switch groups in afternoon.
10-12 noon UK 101 class, modified to focus more heavily on study strategies
(particularly for reading and math) and time management. The class would also
address student transition issues.
12-2 p.m. Tutoring
2-4 p.m. Math or reading developmental education class
4-8 p.m. Tutoring
A designated number of tutoring hours will be mandatory for participants; all tutoring will
be tracked.
It is essential that the summer bridge team (coordinator, instructors, peer
instructors/tutors, and resident director) meet weekly to share information and concerns.
Providing a weekly lunch creates an opportunity for the members to talk very specifically
about students: How is each student doing in the three classes? What are the
concerns? How can the team members assist the student?
The lunch meetings also provide an occasion for the SB team to share curriculum and
programming information. For example, the reading instructor receives a vocabulary list
from the math and UK 101 instructors. The resident director discusses programming
ideas that complement the course curriculum.
Follow Up to Summer Bridge
The University needs to offer follow-up support to the SB participants. Requiring
students to enroll in a “Study Smarter Seminar” and the “Pro Series 3” during the fall
semester will bolster what they learned through the summer UK 101 course. (Both fall
programs are sponsored by Academic Enhancement. The “Pro Series 3” consists of
three 1-to-1 consultations with the Academic Enhancement staff.) Another idea is to
require these students to enroll in a fall semester Discovery Seminar (designated
Discovery Seminars would be recommended) or take English 104 as a cohort.
Assessment
To assess the program, participant grades, retention rates, and graduation rates will be
tracked. Focus groups and written evaluations are also recommended. Deb Moore and
Roger Sugarman will be consulted about other assessment methods.
Summer Bridge Time Line
 A program coordinator needs to be appointed as soon as possible (no later than
September 30, 2007) so that SB can be implemented for summer 2008.
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Attachment H – UK Summer Bridge Proposal cont.
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Current high school senior applicants, who are deficient in math and reading,
should be eligible for the program.
The work team will begin their tasks by the end of September 2007.
Select the resident director and resident advisors in January 2008 so that the
recruitment for these positions doesn’t compete with the recruitment of
Governor’s Scholars staff.
SB instructor workshop held in May 2008
SB held within the framework of the 8-week intersession in June and July, 2008;
assessment follows.
Budget
The costs of SB will include:
 Instructor salaries/overloads: If 50 students are enrolled in the program, UK will
hire 2 UK 101 instructors; 1 math instructor; 1 reading instructor
 Payment for peer instructors/tutors
 Payment for Residence Life staff (resident director and RAs)
 Residence Life programming budget
 SB coordinator programming budget
 Weekly lunches for team meetings
 Supplies
 Other costs determined by SB work group.
The number of student participants will directly impact the cost for each of the above
items.