Early College Programs at UMass: Pathways to Success
Explore the various pathways to UMass through MassTransfer, dual enrollment, and early college programs. Understand the benefits of early college programs, including increased graduation rates and college enrollment. Learn about UMass' 22-23 Early College Programs and the increased state funding dedicated to growing early college initiatives in Massachusetts.
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Pathways to UMass Sydney Morgan, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Traci Almeida, PhD, Early College Coordinator -UMass Dartmouth
Various Pathways to UMass MassTransfer & Community College Dual Enrollment and Early College Referral Programs UMass Boston Future Beacon Option UMass Dartmouth Bristol + UMassD UMass Lowell Reserved Placement Program MassTransfer Block or Mass Gen Ed Foundation A2B Pathways Tuition Credit Courses taught at high school Courses taught on college campus Courses completed synchronously online
Dual Enrollment vs. Early College Dual Enrollment Typically uses traditional metrics such as GPA to identify students. Typically enrolled in coursework with college students but might include dedicated dual enrollment classes. Student enrolls in an online course or f2f course on college campus. Early College Uses multiple measures, targets underrepresented students. Dedicated course sections organized within pathways connected to a career. Student completes course at the high school with a university faculty member or on college campus. Calendar driven by district. Built in, class-level support. State-funded tuition and course materials. Calendar driven by university. Traditional support mechanisms. Course tuition and materials are typically paid for by the student and/or district.
Benefits of Early College Programs Recent AIR Research indicates that students who participate in early college programs: More likely to graduate high school. More likely to enroll in college. More likely to complete a bachelor's degree. Complete a bachelor's degree in significantly less time. Consistent across demographics. https://www.air.org/project/evaluating-impact-early-college-high-schools New Massachusetts data indicates that of the state s 2019 early college cohort, students were 38% more likely to enroll in college the fall following high school graduation and 53% more likely to remain enrolled one year later (MassINC, 2021). https://www.luminafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/early-college-as-a-force-for-equity.pdf
Increased State Funding to Grow EC Programs in Massachusetts
UMass 22-23 Early College Programs UMass Boston Designated early college programs with three Boston Public Schools UMass Dartmouth and UMass Lowell Commonwealth Collegiate Academy (CCA) pilot partnerships with four high schools each UMass Amherst Plans to join CCA in Fall 2024; 2023-24 used to establish high school partnerships and pathways 6
Early College Program at UMass Boston: Initial Planning Began planning in 2022 in partnership with the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College Goal to increase access to higher education for traditionally underserved students and deepen our partnership with Boston Public Schools Identified three partner school: Boston Community Leadership Academy McCormack, New Mission High School, and Fenway High School Important program components: Student Orientation Dedicated support Campus visits to increase engagement All courses taught by University professors 7
Early College Program at UMass Boston: Vision Deep college exposure and success (approx. 18-30 credits) Scaffolded 9-12th grade campus experience Robust student supports Highly transferable GenEd and MassTransfer-aligned credits Expansive career pathway exposure Asset-based and culturally sustaining instructionmodel 8
Early College Program at UMass Boston: Pilot Year Fall 2022 - Total of 112 students across three high schools - Course(s) offered: Communications and Critical Reading and Writing Spring 2023 - Approximately 100 students across three high schools - Course(s) offered: College Algebra Received Early College Distinction! 9
Early College at UMass Dartmouth and UMass Lowell Commonwealth Collegiate Academy (CCA) CCA Website and Videos https://cca.massachusetts.edu/ Initiative led by the President s office. Launched Fall 2022 at UMass Lowell and UMass Dartmouth. Seeking early college designation for Fall 2024. Currently working with 8 high schools and serving approximately 200 students. 10
CCA Pilot Program Elements Students in grades 11/12 take two courses each semester of the academic year and attend a residential summer program to complete two more. Professional career clusters/pathways in Engineering, IT, Art, Business, and Education for Fall 2022 with other pathways added in later stages of pilot. Goal: 30+ transferable credits, including completion of many general education requirements Academic year program funded by renewable Incubator Grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). 11
Making MA a National Early College Innovator Eliminates distance as a barrier for schools not located near a college campus. Supplements classes with campus life experiences to excite students about college. Synchronous live online courses held during the school day Discussion sections, labs and project support provided by high school staff, working collaboratively with UMass instructors UMass courses taught by UMass instructors in collaboration with high school teachers 12
Early College Program at UMass Dartmouth 4 Partner Districts: Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Brockton 4 Pathways: Liberal Arts/Teaching, Business, STEM, Art Fall 2022: 61 enrollments 60/61 transferable grades in CCA coursework - Spring 2023: 90 enrollments 74/90 transferable grade in CCA coursework - 13
Early College Program at UMass Dartmouth School Sites Pathways Courses (Fall 2022 and Spring 2023) Fall River- Durfee HS STEM and Art CAS 103 Intro the Arts and Sciences CIS 183 Object Oriented Programming PSC 101 Intro to American Politics AXD 217 Apparel Construction FOU 120 2D Form and Surface New Bedford HS Art MUS 101 Intro to Music AXD 217 Social Practice Taunton HS Liberal Arts CAS 103 Intro the Arts and Sciences CIS 183 Object Oriented Programming SOA 101 Intro to Sociology Brockton HS Business and Liberal Arts/Teaching MIS 101 Intro to the Business Organization EDU 207 Perspectives in Teaching PHL 104 Race, Gender and Sexuality SPA 301 Spanish Composition and Conversation MGT 201 Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration
Early College Program at UMass Lowell 4 Partner Districts: Billerica, Dracut, Greater Lowell Tech, Methuen 3 Pathways: Liberal Arts, Business, STEM Fall 2022: 101 enrollments - 88% transferable grades in CCA coursework Spring 2023: 115 enrollments - Still awaiting final grades 15
Early College Program at UMass Lowell School Sites Pathways Courses (Fall 2022 and Spring 2023) Billerica Memorial HS CHEM 102 Forensics ENVI 110 Environmental Science ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting STEM, Business Dracut HS PHIL 2030 Introduction to Ethics SOCI 2360 Climate, Crisis & Society Liberal Arts Greater Lowell Tech HS PHIL 3340 Engineering & Ethics Engineering Methuen HS ECON 2010 Principles of Microeconomics LGST 2620 Intro to Business Law PHIL 2030 Introductions to Ethics SOCI 2360 Climate, Crisis & Society ECON 3160 Investments: Instruments & Strategies Liberal Arts, Business
Key Contact Information Judith Evans, CCA Acting Director, jevans@umassp.edu; Traci Almeida, UMass Dartmouth CCA Coordinator, talmeida@umassd.edu Francine Coston, UMass Lowell CCA Coordinator, Francine_Coston@uml.edu Daniel Doherty, UMass Boston, Associate Director of New Skills Boston, Daniel.Doherty@umb.edu Sydney Morgan, UMass Boston, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Early College Liaison sydney.morgan@umb.edu 17
