Benefits for Students
- Earning college credits while still in high school
- Decreasing the amount of time required for college graduation
- Receiving more individualized instruction than in a typical college course
- Improving the abilities and skills needed to succeed at the college level
- Paying a fraction of the cost of tuition than "regular" students
Benefits for Teachers
- Sharing ideas and techniques with other teachers and college academic mentors
- Receiving opportunities for professional development through WKU’s Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching
- Having access to WKU facilities including the libraries, labs, media resources, and the Preston Health and Activities Center (membership fee required)
Benefits for High Schools
- Improving students’ curriculum options
- Satisfying parent and student demand for advanced courses
- Giving qualified secondary teachers an opportunity to teach college courses
- Partnering with "a leading American university with international reach"