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Edison State’s
Enrollment Continues to Rise
For the past five semesters, Edison State Community College has met or
exceeded its increased enrollment goals. Enrollment this spring has
been no exception as Edison State has experienced a 10% increase in
overall headcount.
“The sustained enrollment increase at Edison State really speaks to our
commitment to quality in all areas from our safe and well-maintained
facilities, to our expert faculty and through to our effective support
services,” said Edison State President, Dr. Doreen Larson.
The college’s increase in enrollment has been driven by two major
factors: College Credit Plus (CCP) enrollment and an increase in
enrollment at the Darke County Campus.
Since the State of Ohio launched CCP in 2014, Edison State has
experienced a consistent increase in enrollment. This spring, CCP
students accounted for 32% of the College’s overall enrollment. CCP
affords students the opportunity to earn college and high school credit
concurrently, accelerating their college careers at little to no cost
to them.
“More and more students are graduating with an associate degree before
graduating from high school,” said Velina Bogart, Coodinator of College
Credit Plus. “This is a goal that many students are setting as taking
advantage of this program can knock off two years of a bachelor’s
degree.”
Similarly, the Darke County Campus has experienced dramatic growth.
Compared to this time last year, the Campus has seen a 21% increase in
headcount and a 32% increase in credit hours. These numbers are
attributed to an increase in adult and online learners. Additionally,
the number of CCP students taking classes at the Darke County Campus
has more than doubled since last spring.
“We recognize what our community needs and strive to provide
programming and services to better the lives of the those we serve,”
said Chad Beanblossom, Dean of Darke County Campus.
Also contributing to the growth are expanded program offerings
including an Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture and a
certificate in Equipment Maintenance Technology.
“We are constantly looking for new ways to impact our community in
positive ways, and with this strategy, I anticipate continued growth of
the Darke County Campus well into the future,” added Beanblossom.
Edison State intends to maintain growth through strategic priorities
that focus on non-traditional students for new enrollments, converting
CCP students to degree completers once they graduate from high school,
and increasing retention through the adoption of the guided pathways
model.
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