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Senate committee hears broad review of dual-credit programs as ERDC plans causal study
Summary
Presenters from the Council of Presidents, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and ERDC told the Senate Higher Education Committee that dual credit participation is widespread in Washington and linked to higher postsecondary enrollment and credential attainment, while noting gaps in funding, equity, advising, and data.
The Washington Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee heard a detailed work session on dual credit programs from university and college system leaders and the state’s Education Research and Data Center (ERDC). Presenters said participation is high, outcomes can be positive, and persistent data and funding gaps limit policymakers’ ability to act.
Julie Garver, director of policy and academic affairs for the Council of Presidents, told the committee that when the state measures dual credit participation "90% of students in the class of 2024 enrolled in a dual credit course," and that students who take dual credit enroll in postsecondary education at higher rates and have higher credential completion rates in six years…
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