Newsletter Summer 2010
Summer 2010
| NACEP Highlighted in Principal Leadership Magazine An article summarizing research-based evidence of the benefits of dual enrollment and highlighting NACEP’s standards appeared in the March issue of Principal Leadership. More… NACEP Workshop with Iowa Community Colleges More than 50 college administrators and concurrent enrollment managers met with NACEP representatives on May 6, 2010 for a day-long training covering NACEP standards and accreditation process. More… Jobs for the Future Convenes State Leaders to Create College-Connected Schools In April, NACEP Executive Secretary Adam Lowe attended a conference organized by Jobs for the Future, an organization that develops and promotes new education and workforce strategies to ensure that the US becomes globally competitive. More… South Dakota Joins Other States in Recognizing NACEP Accreditation as a Measure of Quality In a landmark policy change, the South Dakota Board of Regents recently became the first university system to grant blanket approval of concurrent enrollment credit for courses taken through NACEP-accredited programs. More… NACEP Featured in National Dialogue about Concurrent Enrollment NACEP representatives recently presented to an audience at the forefront of national education policy development. An invitation-only discussion organized by The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) on March 9, 2010 was attended by representatives from organizations such as the National Governors Association. More… NACEP Board Embarks on Strategic Planning The NACEP Board embarked upon a strategic planning initiative at their spring 2009 board meeting, during which board members participated in a visioning retreat. More… NACEP Accredits Six Additional Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships The NACEP Board of Directors granted accreditation to six concurrent enrollment programs at its April 2010 meeting. More… Momentum Building in Washington for Federal Support for Dual Enrollment For many years, NACEP’s Platform has supported including language in the federal Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) recognizing dual enrollment as a viable form of access to college for all students. More… Board of Directors Articulates NACEP’s Mission, Vision, Beliefs, and Strategic Goals At a strategic planning session in April, the Board adopted strategic plan elements to guide NACEP’s work. More… |