The School Relations Department offers many programs and opportunities for students that are still enrolled in high school or jr. high. Early exposure to college can increase a students chances of university admission. School Relations programs include Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, and College Connection. The Dual Enrollment program is committed to providing students access to college-level coursework and units while attending high school. High school students will be offered clear pathways toward degrees and certificates in order to gain a jump start on post-secondary education. These students are more likely to complete an educational goal and achieve college and career readiness.
The passage of AB 288 allows California Community College districts to enter into College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Partnership Agreements with local high school districts to expand access to dual enrollment opportunities for high school students. High school students have the opportunity to earn college and high school credit simultaneously while taking college-level coursework at no cost. Program goals are to develop seamless pathways from high school to community college for career technical education (CTE) or general education transfer, improve high school graduation rates, and/or help high school students achieve college and career readiness.
Dual Enrollment Program Administrator
Tanna Neilson has been serving as our temporary Dual Enrollment Program Administrator. We hope to permanently hire the position this spring.
Dual Enrollment Technician Position
A new job description is being created and finalized with Human Resources. We hope to hire this new position in the spring.
Dual Enrollment Program Budget
Funds have been expensed to support the growth and sustain the Dual Enrollment Program.
School Relations Recommendations and Action/Updates
- Explore strategies to diversify demographic representation in College Connection. This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.
- Increase outreach to new and existing charter, alternative, and private schools that do not currently participate in the College Connection and/or Concurrent Enrollment programs. We have piloted the inclusion of Orland HS and are in discussions with other schools.
- Explore strategies to facilitate communication flow between College Connection faculty and the Associate Dean. Monthly meetings have been scheduled and communication continues to improve.
- Consider adding more career development information and facilitators to College Connection to discuss labor market and employment trends. Guest speakers discuss labor market and employment trends.
- Continue to clarify for high school counselors the new transfer degree requirements. Completed.
- Develop and administer the overall K-12 satisfaction survey being considered. This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.
- Research space alternatives if Welcome Center programs and services continue to grow. This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.
Strategy 1 - Dual Enrollment Program Staff
Support staff are needed to help achieve the mission and goals of Dual Enrollment.
Currently the Dual Enrollment Program is extremely understaffed given the needs to meet the goals and demands required for a successful program. Dual Enrollment Program staff works cooperatively with the Office of Instruction, Human Resources, Instructional Technology and Student Services to provide a strong dual enrollment program for our area high schools. Additionally, Butte College Dual Enrollment staff collaborate with high school faculty, counselors, and administrative personnel to provide procedural support, academic and program guidance, and onboarding assistance.
The Dual Enrollment Program is in need of a Full-Time Program Administrator and Technician Position to ensure the success of the program and achieve the full potential of Dual Enrollment for the District. With the complexities of the program and the many moving parts requiring coordination of departments, it is imperative to have a Program Administrator in place. This position needs to be devoted to all Dual Enrollment Programs, including AB 288 CCAP, Non-CCAP, and Concurrent Enrollment. All of the aforementioned programs have the ability to create apportionment for the district and assist in the success of students. Having a Program Administrator overseeing these specific programs will increase growth, which will create revenue to the District and offset any additional funding for the position requested.
Strategy 2 - Dual Enrollment Program Growth
Operating budget to support and sustain the Dual Enrollment Program.
In order to increase Dual Enrollment Program growth a operation budget is required.
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| Original Priority | Program, Unit, Area | Resource Type | Account Number | Object Code | One Time Augment | Ongoing Augment |
| Description | Supporting Rationale | Potential Alternative Funding Sources | Prioritization Criteria | |||
| 1 | School Relations | Personnel | 52195 | $0.00 | $94,231.00 | |
| Dual Enrollment Program Administrator | Currently the Dual Enrollment Program is extremely understaffed given the needs to meet the goals and demands required for a successful program. Dual Enrollment Program staff works cooperatively with the Office of Instruction, Human Resources, Instructional Technology and Student Services to provide a strong dual enrollment program for our area high schools. Additionally, Butte College Dual Enrollment staff collaborate with high school faculty, counselors, and administrative personnel to provide procedural support, academic and program guidance, and onboarding assistance. The Dual Enrollment Program is in need of a Full-Time Program Administrator to ensure the success of the program and achieve the full potential of Dual Enrollment for the District. With the complexities of the program and the many moving parts requiring coordination of departments, it is imperative to have a Program Administrator in place. This position needs to be devoted to all Dual Enrollment Programs, including AB 288 CCAP, Non-CCAP, and Concurrent Enrollment. All of the aforementioned programs have the ability to create apportionment for the district and assist in the success of students. Having a Program Administrator overseeing these specific programs will increase growth, which will create revenue to the District and offset any additional funding for the position requested. |
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| 2 | School Relations | Personnel | 52195 | $0.00 | $79,870.00 | |
| Dual Enrollment Technician | In order to increase Dual Enrollment Program efficiency a Dual Enrollment Technician is required to support the high schools. The Technician will provide support to instructors and students for necessary meetings, paperwork and enrollment process. |
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| 3 | School Relations | Operating Expenses | 55890 | $0.00 | $40,600.00 | |
| Program Budget | To sustain and increase growth of the Dual Enrollment Program a operating budget is required for the following: high school teacher stipends, travel, conference/trainings, supplies, mobile live scans, catering, office equipment and DocuSign. |
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| 4 | School Relations | Personnel | 52368 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | |
| Student Assistant | Student Assistant to support School Relations programs for 10 hours per week. |
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