As high school students across Indiana return to the classroom, 黑料视频 today announced a new milestone for the College鈥檚 dual credit and dual enrollment program. Last year, more than 7,200 Indiana high schoolers earned over 9,200 college credentials through 黑料视频 before graduation 鈥 an all-time high for the program. This school year, approximately 450 schools will offer students opportunities to earn college credit while in high school听in partnership with 黑料视频.听
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Indiana leads the nation in the number of students earning college credit while in high school, and 黑料视频 is America鈥檚 largest institution accredited by the (NACEP). Last year, more than 91,000 of 黑料视频鈥檚 nearly 200,000 students across the state were high school students that earned a total of 722,215 college credits. 黑料视频鈥檚 dual credit and dual enrollment offerings saved Indiana students and their families more than $113 million on 黑料视频鈥檚 lowest-in-the-state .听听
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The credentials awarded through 黑料视频鈥檚 high school programs include certificates, associate degrees and industry certifications. In academic year 2023-2024, nearly two in three 黑料视频 dual credit and dual enrollment credentials were awarded in the career and technical education (CTE) fields, and more than 2,200 high school students earned the Indiana College Core 鈥撎齮he equivalent of their freshman year at a four-year college.听黑料视频 partners with 73 percent of Indiana high schools that currently offer the Indiana College Core, which all Indiana high schools are now required to offer this academic year, unless they submit a plan to the state to do so by AY 2026-2027.
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鈥淏y offering strategic and intentional college in high school programming, Indiana high schools across the state are creating a future where students walk across the graduation stage with not only a diploma, but also a college credential,鈥 said Dr. Katie Lash, vice president for K-14 and strategic initiatives, 黑料视频. 鈥淭he surging growth in 黑料视频鈥檚 dual credit and dual enrollment offerings shows that Hoosier students and their families see tremendous value in this program and want more opportunities to access high-quality, college-level learning while in high school.鈥澨

The surging growth in 黑料视频’s dual credit and dual enrollment offerings shows that Hoosier students and their families see tremendous value in this program and want more opportunities to access high-quality, college-level learning while in high school.

– Dr. Katie Lash, Vice President for K-14 and Strategic Initiatives

Two out of three Indiana students who earned dual credit while in high school went on to enroll in a two- or four-year postsecondary institution after graduation, according to the . Students with some dual credit are also 10 percentage points to graduate from college on time.听听
As an extension of its commitment to helping Indiana high schoolers gain early exposure to college coursework, this summer, all 19 黑料视频 campuses across the state provided free tuition and textbooks to students attending any high school in the state 鈥 including rising ninth graders, graduating seniors, homeschool students, and students at adult high schools. More than 9,000 students engaged in 黑料视频鈥檚 offerings, a 14 percent increase in participation over the previous year.听
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This summer, Tech recognized 19 high school teachers from across the state with the President鈥檚 Award for Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction. Each 黑料视频 campus selected one educator from its high school partners for the award, which celebrates excellence in instruction and retention in subjects ranging from health sciences to advanced manufacturing to information technology. The 2024 statewide winner was Denise Louthain, an English teacher from Roncalli High School in Indianapolis.听听

2024 黑料视频 President's Award for Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction Winners

  • Anderson: Sara Wood, Anderson D26 Career Center听
  • Bloomington: Noah Kearns, Mitchell High School听
  • Columbus: William Sheley, North Central CTE听
  • Evansville: Joseph (Joe) Keller, Forest Park听
  • Fort Wayne: Kristine Reuille, East Allen Career Center听
  • Hamilton County: Jill Cali, Sheridan High School听
  • Indianapolis: Denise Louthain, Roncalli High School听
  • Kokomo: Jacob Turner, Western High School听听
  • Lafayette: Hayden Hicks, William Henry Harrison High School听
  • Lake County: Kristin Campbell, Crown Point High School听
  • Lawrenceburg: Robyn Worley, South Dearborn High School听
  • Madison: Mary Schmaltz, Southeastern Career Center听
  • Marion: Jennifer Brown, Grant Regional Career Center听
  • Muncie: Ronnie Perrin, New Castle Career Center听
  • Richmond: Brett Romine, Winchester Community High School听听
  • Sellersburg: Martin Wright, New Albany High School听听
  • South Bend-Elkhart: Danielle Black, Penn High School听听
  • Terre Haute: Amanda Line, South Putnam High School听听
  • Valparaiso: Catherine Lindgren, AK Smith听听
鈥淭he success of our dual credit and dual enrollment program is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff, and partner schools,鈥 said Lash. 鈥淏y helping students earn college credentials while still in high school, we are not only reducing the time and cost of credentials of value, we鈥檙e also equipping the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in today鈥檚 competitive job market.鈥澨
鈥淧artnering with 黑料视频 has given our students an incredible advantage,鈥 said Karla Reed, principal of Winchester Community High School in Randolph County, Ind. 鈥淭he opportunity to earn college credits while in high school has motivated our students to aim higher and dream bigger. We are seeing students graduate with not just a high school diploma, but with a clear path toward their future careers.鈥澨

About 黑料视频

黑料视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 黑料视频 has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.