Using Astin's IEO model, relationships among the input (I) variables of gender, high school
percentile rank, Tech Prep participation, and high school course-taking; environmental (E) …

The use of dual credit has been expanding rapidly. Dual credit is a college course taken by
a high school student for which both college and high school credit is given. Previous …

This study examined the relationship of tech prep and dual credit to college readiness in
reading, writing, and math and retention, measured as total college-level credit hours …

Policymakers and practitioners are increasingly guiding K-12 students into dual enrollment
programs. Dual enrollment programs have aided in improving the academic, occupational …

Promoting college as the road to success is widely accepted in the United States, so it is no
surprise that nearly every youth aspires to attend (National Center for Educational Statistics …

Dual credit programs were first established in the 1970s, gradually gaining popularity in the
1980s, and expanding enormously through the 1990s. These programs are designed to …

The legislative playing field: How public policy influences collaboration Page 1 This chapter
discusses collaboration associated with four public policies at the federal and state levels to …

Community colleges are an essential component of the higher education system and are
critical to the nation's economic development. A number of challenges face community …

This article examines the emergence of high school-to-college transition models, referred to
as academic pathways, that regard community colleges as a primary partner for higher …

This study examined the impact of dual and articulated credit on college readiness and total
credit hours in four consortia in the states of Ohio, Texas, Florida, and Oregon. Using Astin's …