W. Va. Code R. § 133-24-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 133-24-3 - Assisting Students in Preparing for College

3.1. The state colleges and universities shall work collaboratively with schools to increase educational opportunities and standards for potential college students and to increase the number of students who complete the core curriculum. Among these efforts will be institutional initiatives to:

3.1.1. Improve ACT/SAT scores of high school students;

3.1.2. Increase the percentage of high school students going to college;

3.1.3. Provide more opportunities for high school students to complete college courses while still in high school; and

3.1.4. Increase retention of students after they enter college.

3.2. The state colleges and universities in collaboration with the K-12 schools shall conduct college awareness programs that reach students from the elementary grades through high school. These programs shall provide opportunities to visit the college, to meet faculty, and to learn the importance of motivation and achieving academic excellence. Students in the eighth grade should be encouraged to take the academic core courses during their high school years. It is important that the institutions work with school officials, counselors, parents and teachers to disseminate information effectively on preparing for success in college.

W. Va. Code R. § 133-24-3