Stakeholder Perceptions of Barriers and Solutions to Significant Post-Secondary Enrollment Option Expansion for High School Students

Authors

  • Carl Wozniak Northern Michigan University
  • Louann Bierlein Palmer Western Michigan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22230/ijepl.2013v8n2a418

Keywords:

postsecondary options, dual enrollment, program efficacy, school administrator perceptions

Abstract

Post-secondary experiences for students still in high school have been promoted as a means to increase academic rigor and create a better-trained workforce. Yet little is known regarding supports needed to significantly increase such options. This study obtained input from 411 stakeholders in one Midwestern state, including 201 district superintendents, 181 high school principals, and 23 college dual enrollment officers regarding their use of these options, their perceptions of barriers to program expansion, and their ranking of possible solutions to overcome the barriers. Findings demonstrate that all parties find postsecondary options of value, with traditional dual enrollment the most used option. Although all groups identified funding as a primary barrier, other systemic barriers were of great concern. Participants suggest that expansion of Advanced Placement and early and middle college programs, financial assistance for dually enrolled students, and increased program availability for career and technical options would be beneficial.

Author Biography

Carl Wozniak, Northern Michigan University

Assistant Professor School of Education Director, McNair Scholars Director, Freshman Fellowship Program

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Published

2013-03-06

How to Cite

Wozniak, C., & Bierlein Palmer, L. (2013). Stakeholder Perceptions of Barriers and Solutions to Significant Post-Secondary Enrollment Option Expansion for High School Students. International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.22230/ijepl.2013v8n2a418

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