Ninety students in an introductory psychology course were each assigned to one of three matched groups, which were levels of multiple-baseline format. For each level, a simple within subjects reversal design was used, in which points were awarded for participation in study sessions during a nine-day, two-week period, preceded and followed by periods when reinforcement was not available. Participation was defined as studying for at least 15 minutes and then completing and scoring the daily quiz in study session. Of the 90 students, only 61 picked up instruction sheets, and of these 27 actually participated in one or more study sessions. The two most significant findings were that course credit points did reinforce participation in study sessions, which was shown by a clear reversal (a return to no participation when points were withdrawn), and that significantly more top than bottom students participated in study sessions (p<.05). No significant sex differences were found.

The intent of this study was to identify the features of local dual credit programs that promote high achievement and sustained enrollment. Ancillary outcomes of the study were to identify strengths and weaknesses of the programs as well as develop recommendations for the development and implementation of future dual credit programs in the area. The dual credit programs studied were offered by two secondary schools in conjunction with the local community and technical college. Information regarding the programs was collected via interviews from individuals at the secondary and postsecondary level who had substantial knowledge of the programs. Overriding themes that emerged as a result of this study were the need to designate a single dual credit coordinator at both the college and the high schools to improve communication, the desire to increase participation in the existing programs while expanding the program to area schools that do not already participate in dual credit, and the need to maintain the quality and academic rigor of the courses.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-102). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-102). Also available on the Internet.

The purpose of this study was to report opportunities available to all Indiana high school students to access dual credit through AP, IB, and Indiana colleges and universities. In addition, this study attempted to identify potential barriers facing schools and students which may limit access to dual credit programs, as well as the attitudes and perceptions of Indiana high schools principals with respect to dual credit. This study further provided data for school leaders and policymakers to consider as efforts continue toward implementation and expansion of dual credit programs in Indiana high schools. A total of 224 principals participated in the study. Based on prior research, the findings of this study, and the stated objectives of Indiana's P-16 Plan, the researcher recommended eleven areas for further consideration. / Department of Educational Leadership

In 2006 the College Board celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Advanced Placement (AP) program. The AP program, which began as a means of transitioning selected high school students to colleges, had expanded to include thousands of students sitting for thousands of exams. During the first fifty years as the program expanded, the College Board expanded the number of course offerings. With this expansion came the question as to the effectiveness of AP. As criticism of the College Board continued to grow, by 2006 the College Board began reform by auditing its own courses, seeking funding for states to expand experimental programs, and encouraging universities to no longer accept a score of 3 on an exam. The College Board sought overall clarity regarding the focus of the AP program once considered an elite standard in America high schools. While there is cause to wonder, there is also encouragement. / Department of Educational Leadership

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