Most studies confirmed that the transfer juniors performed as well as if not better than their counterparts the continuous junior. Implementing Effective Collaborative Agreements that Increase Enrollments was presented by Mary Allen, dual Admission counselor at Roosevelt University, a private, non-sectarian university in Elgin, Illinois. Roosevelt works with Elgin Community College, a public college that offers vocational and academic programs. Dual Admission gives the students an opportunity to complete a bachelor s degree seamlessly at two outstanding institutions of higher learning. Improves the reputation of both colleges and helps with retention of students.
Collaboration allows for better accountability.
Partnerships bridge relationships between community colleges, senior colleges, and corporate perspectives. Programs are designed by the university systems to meet the needs of the community and state. Knowledgeable, quality instructors are hired full time, they do not hire adjuncts to teach these courses. Partnerships tend to increase enrollment 25 percent. Some colleges in partnerships offer no tuition to students to get them into new programs needed in the communities and states.