College Credit Plus: Student Eligibility Guidelines

The Ohio Revised Code has modified the eligibility process for College Credit Plus, effective from the academic year 2018-2019. There are three key steps for participation: Eligibility Determination, College/University Admission, and Course Placement. Eligibility is determined based on assessment tests like ACCUPLACER, ACT, ALEKS, and GPA criteria. Conditional eligibility is also possible under specific circumstances. Stay informed about the changes and requirements to benefit from College Credit Plus opportunities.

• College Credit Plus
• Student Eligibility
• Ohio Revised Code
• Assessment Tests
• Academic Year

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1. COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS Thank you Thank you - - AICUO and AICUO and Member Colleges/Universities! Member Colleges/Universities! January 25, 2018

2. Changes for College Credit Plus House Bill 49 Student Eligibility Assessment Test Responsibility Rule Making for Course Eligibility & Underperforming Students

3. Changes for College Credit Plus House Bill 49 Annual Notice Enrollment Notice Early College High Schools Default Payment Structure

4. Changes for College Credit Plus Did you know NO change? Textbooks Minimum Grade Requirements

5. Changes for College Credit Plus Available Resources Policies & Procedures Handbook ABCs of CCP Graduation Crosswalk News Bulletins FAQs Annual Reports Much more!

7. Student Eligibility Ohio Revised Code 3365.03 House Bill 49 provision modified the eligibility process for College Credit Plus Effective Academic Year 2018-2019 (summer term) Three distinct steps to participating in College Credit Plus: Eligibility Determination (statewide standard) College/university Admission (institutional standard) Course Placement (institutional prerequisites)

9. Student Eligibility Step 1: Eligibility Determination ~ ACCUPLACER (Classic or Next-Generation) ~ ACT ~ ALEKS If score at or above assessment threshold score in at least one sub-test, the student is ELIGIBLE to participate ~ MapleSoft ~ PlaceU ~ SAT

10. Student Eligibility For a student to be conditionally eligible for College Credit Plus: If a student scores within a conditional range (one standard error of measurement) below the remediation-free threshold AND the student has a 3.0 GPA, the student is eligible to participate OR OR If a student scores within a conditional range below the remediation-free threshold AND the student obtains a recommendation1, the student is eligible to participate 1 school counselor, principal, career-technical advisor

13. Student Eligibility Step 2: College/University Admission Student must apply and be admitted to the institution Institution might have higher or more selective criteria for admission (compared to the eligibility threshold scores) Admission and eligibility steps might occur concurrently (open enrollment/admissions institutions)

15. Student Eligibility Step 3: Course Placement If eligible and admitted, then student meets with college advisor to discuss course placement Institution may have additional prerequisites for courses For example, the student may be eligible for the program, but if test scores do not meet prerequisite, the student may not be able to take specific courses

17. Assessment Test Responsibility Requires institution of higher education to pay for one assessment exam to determine student eligibility Once the student has an eligible score, the university is no longer required to provide an assessment (e.g., juniors testing at high schools) University can use an alternate test, such as Accuplacer, in place of ACT or SAT (i.e., treating everyone the same ) ACT prepaid voucher codes available now SAT voucher codes (after use) estimated available Summer 2018 Prior eligibility If a student was deemed eligible in 2015-2016, 2016-2017, or 2017-2018, then the student will automatically be eligible to participate in 2018-2019 and beyond. ORC 3365.03

19. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses Chancellor of Ohio Department of Higher Education (John Carey) and Superintendent of Public Instruction (Paolo DeMaria) Adopt rules specifying which courses are eligible for CCP funding ORC 3365.06

20. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses As of January 24, 2018 IN PROGRESS Anticipated finalization Mid-February Anticipated implementation Summer Term 2018 Planned: Guidance documents, workshops, regional meetings, webinars ORC 3365.06

22. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses Level I Transferable Courses OTM, TAG, CTAG or the equivalent! Where to begin? Where to begin? Most students have enrolled in these subject areas: English Social Sciences Science Math Arts & Humanities What do you offer in those subject areas? Start with that list of courses to review common course outcomes listed on the ODHE Transfer webpages:

23. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses Level I Transferable Courses Transfer Assurance Guides https://www.ohiohighered.org/transfer/tag/coursedescriptions https://www.ohiohighered.org/transfer/tag/coursedescriptions Sample: General Chemistry I

24. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses Level I Transferable Courses

25. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses Level I Transferable Courses

26. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses Level I Transferable Courses Ohio Transfer Module: https://www.ohiohighered.org/transfer/transfermodule https://www.ohiohighered.org/transfer/transfermodule Although the specific character of each institution's general education program conveys something distinctive, all of the programs share some general principles in common: They are all designed to provide students not only with a breadth of knowledge knowledge, but also to develop foundational skills and abilities to succeed in the foundational skills and abilities to succeed in the 21 21st st century century, including: Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world; Intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, oral and written communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem solving; and Personal and social responsibility, including civic knowledge and engagement, intercultural knowledge and competence, ethical reasoning and action, and foundations and skills for lifelong learning. breadth of

27. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses Level I Transferable Courses another possible place to begin Focus on courses that your College Credit Plus students primarily have enrolled in the past Are these in general education subject areas? Are these in technical subject areas? What courses has your college/university transferred in? Why did your institution decide to grant credit for those courses? What were the similarities that you looked for in those courses?

28. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses Level I Non-allowable course list These courses were considered, but are allowable in the re-filed rule: Adult Content Courses

31. Proposed Rule: Eligible Courses Level I Non-allowable course list These courses were considered, but are allowable in the re-filed rule: Full-Year Courses Permissible with the approval of the college or university and following only the college/university learning outcomes, assignments, etc.

33. Proposed Rule: Underperforming Students Chancellor of Ohio Department of Higher Education (John Carey) and Superintendent of Public Instruction (Paolo DeMaria) Adopt rules specifying conditions under which an underperforming participant may continue to participate in CCP ORC 3365.091

34. Proposed Rule: Underperforming Students As of January 24, 2018 IN PROGRESS Anticipated finalization Mid-February Anticipated implementation Summer Term 2018 Planned: Guidance documents, workshops, regional meetings, webinars ORC 3365.06

36. Proposed Rules www.ohiohighered.org/ccp/resources

38. Enrollment Notice Recipients - Colleges Eliminates the requirement to send written notice to the superintendent of public institution Reminder: College must send for every enrolled student (regardless of location of course) ORC 3365.05

39. Enrollment Notice Recipients - Colleges 14 days prior to semester start College must send to school, student, and student s parent 21 days after first day of classes College must send to school and student ORC 3365.05

41. Default Payment Structure Clarifies that the default ceiling payments shall not be more than the institution's standard rate Permits, rather than requires, the Chancellor to approve waivers for agreements below the funding floor ORC 3365.07

42. Default Payment Structure

44. Resources www.ohiohighered.org/ccp Sign up for email updates, news bulletins, etc.

45. Resources www.ohiohighered.org/ccp/faqs Updated & new more coming soon

46. Resources www.ohiohighered.org/ccp/resources School Counselor/Staff and College Coordinator Resources Proposed Rules Student Eligibility Resources Much more!

47. Resources Dr. Larisa Harper lharper@highered.ohio.gov www.ohiohighered.org/ccp Twitter: @drlarisaharper #collegecreditplus