They’re Ready.Why Wait?

◊ OTC High School Programs

◊ Kim Greene

◊ Coordinator of Dual Credit and High School Admissions

Ozarks Technical Community College14th Annual Counselors’ Financial Aid Workshop

Options, Options, Options

Career CenterMiddle CollegeDual Credit

FastTrackEarly Start

We want to provide your students with multiple opportunities to fit their life, their schedule, and

their future.

OTC Career Center

0 20 40 60 80 100

AgricultureAuto Collision and Repair

Automotive TechnologyComputer Information Science

Construction TechnologyCulinary Arts

Drafting and DesignDiesel Technology

Early Childhood DevelopmentElectrical Trades

Electronic Media ProductionFire Science

Graphic DesignHealth Sciences

Heating, Refrigeration, and AirIndustrial Maintenance Technology

Machine Tool TechnologyNetworking

Welding Technology

Students Enrolled in Fall 2013 Career Center Programs Total Number of Students = 560

Enrollment & Registration

Spring 2014 – NOW ENROLLING

AGR, AUM, CST, CUL, DSL, ECD, & ELC

(CST and ELC are morning only)

2014-2015 Career Center Applications due by

Friday, February 28, 2014

Program fees in CUL, ECD, FST, & HLT

REMEMBER SENIORS FOR FIRE SCIENCE

OTC Middle College

Career Center and Middle College

Recommended GPA 2.5

90% Attendance

On Track to HS Graduation

A+ Eligible

½ Day Program

Structured Schedule

Free Transportation

19 CTE Program Options

• Underperforming• Attendance

Concerns• Not on Track/Credits• A+ Eligible• Full Day• Flexibility in

Schedule• Underserved• 6 Academies• Internships

Springfield 109Rogersville 8Republic 5Everton 1

TOTAL 123

Middle College Consortium Member Enrollment Fall 2013

Career Academies

oDiesel/Automotive (29)oEarly Childhood (30)oMedical Services (21)oComputer Sciences/Networking (15)oAgriculture (12)oHealth Professions Academy (16)

Dual Credit

Dual Credit

SeatedTaught at the high school by a high school instructor

OnlineTaught through Blackboard by an OTC instructor

during a high school block

One class - TWICE the credit

Dual Credit Tuition

Seated courses: $70 per credit hourSeated 3cr course: $210

Online courses: $70 per credit hour (+ $65 course fee)

Online 3cr course: $275

Remuneration

OTC remunerates $25 per credit hour for seated courses back to the high school at the end of the semester.

High school can decide to:

Pay instructor

Pay for books

Pay administrative costs

Student Savings

Questions

Does OTC require the high school to use the same book?Yes. But we understand book purchasing

cycles and will work with you on off years to approve current book.

Are students successful in online classes?Overwhelmingly yes. These students are

chosen by GPA and by you as ready to start college level courses. Over 100 students participate in online courses every semester and 99% are successful. Is it hard work? Yes, but many students are ready for the challenge.

Early Start

Early Start

Early Start is designed for high school students taking courses outside of their normal high school load.

Regular college tuition

Eligible for up to two courses per semester

Why Early Start vs. Dual Credit?

SUMMER BREAK! The number one time when students take Early Start courses is during summer break. Students can complete a summer college course at the OTC campuses, or education centers, or online.

Students don’t have time in their high school schedule to add a college course.

Courses not available at their high school for dual credit.

FastTrack

OTC’s Newest High School Program

• FastTrack students are able to take courses at any OTC campus or education center during their high school hours and the high school is responsible for the tuition.

FastTrack

Wait a minute…$$$

Why would the high school pay for the courses?You do not have instructors to teach dual credit courses

You don’t have space for dual credit courses

You do not want to and/or have the technology to participate in online courses

It’s a great opportunity for high school students to get a real taste of college life!

FastTrack Tuition

How much does FastTrack cost the district? Regular tuition rates

The school decides which students are eligible to participate and how many courses they can take

Example: only recommended seniors can take one course per semester

Example: juniors and seniors can take two courses per semester

Current FastTrack Schools

Laquey High School Waynesville Education Center

Hollister High School Table Rock Campus

Ozark High School Richwood Valley Campus

For More Information

Kim Greene Coordinator of Dual Credit and High School Admissions 417-447-8198

greenek@otc.edu