Edison State College Campus Dual Enrollment Information Night
Sep 13, 2010
September 13, 2010 – NAPLES, FL – In the past, students earned their high school diploma after four years, with many then attending college. Now, these students have the option to be enrolled in both high school and college (Dual Enrollment) with the potential to simultaneously earn their high school diploma and an Associate’s degree. For Edison State College Collier Campus, the number of high school students taking advantage of this opportunity has increased over 50 percent in the past four years.
“Our dual enrollment program has increased in popularity over the years because area high school students can earn college credit without paying for tuition, fees or books. With an increased global market, students are finding that having a college education is more important than ever,” said Dr. Jeffrey Allbritten, Collier Campus President. “These students can earn enough college credits to earn an Associate’s degree while also getting their high school diploma.”
In 2006, the Collier Campus had 123 high school students participating in the Dual Enrollment program. That number increased to 189 for 2010, a nearly 54 percent increase, with Lely High having largest number of students participating in the program for 2010. Additional Collier County high schools participating in Dual Enrollment are: Barron, Naples, Palmetto Ridge, Immokalee, Golden Gate, Gulf Coast, Lorenzo Walker, Everglades City and St. John Neumann. Additionally, there are a number of home-schooled students that participate in the program.
“We have worked diligently with the Collier County School District to let parents and students know about our Dual Enrollment program,” said Dr. Christine Davis, Associate Dean. “The increase in program participants provides evidence that this partnership is working.”
Edison State College Collier Campus hosted a Dual Enrollment Parent Information Night on September 14 for interested students and their parents.
Throughout Edison State College, there are 1,935 students participating in the Dual Enrollment program in 2010, a 100 percent increase from 961 in 2006. Edison State College has established two collegiate high schools, with the newest one opening on the Lee County campus in August.
The Edison State College Collier Campus, 7007 Lely Cultural Parkway, is located off Collier Boulevard, three miles north of Tamiami Trail East.
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Celebrating nearly 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most established, accessible and affordable institution of higher education. Edison State serves more than 20,000 students yearly in five counties and through the Edison Online virtual campus. For more information visit www.edison.edu.
Last Updated: September 13, 2010
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