Highlights from Dual Enrollment Research

MCSS has been conducting research into the current state of dual enrollment in Michigan community colleges.  Currently, 27 colleges have completed a survey of dual enrollment policies and practices and 18 have submitted data on enrollment numbers and tuition rates.  This data provides a useful basis for understanding current practices, highlighting successful innovations and connecting practitioners grappling with similar challenges.  The research also supports MCCA's advocacy efforts related to the proposed revisions to the Michigan's dual enrollment program currently moving through the Michigan legislature. 

Survey results indicate that Michigan colleges offer dual enrollment opportunities in a variety of formats, including on-campus, at high schools and other sites, and online, with 75% of colleges indicating that at least some students are self-paid.  50% of colleges are offering or participating in structured dual enrollment programs such as Early/Middle College, high school academies or 4+1-type programs.  Colleges cited payment and FERPA issues as key challenges and indicated strong interest in increased collaboration with K-12 partners to improve college readiness and participation in dual enrollment.