Friday, October 24, 2014
YOUNGSTOWN
Chaney Visual and Performing Arts students Teresa Crum, Keshona Harris, Asia Jones and Angel Collins are among the first.
They’re earning college credit in the dance classes they’re taking while in high school.
This is the first year that’s been an option for Chaney dance students. It’s part of an expansion of Youngstown State University’s College in High School, which allows students to earn college credit at the same time they’re earning credit for the high-school class.
Tracy Schuler Vivo, Chaney VPA coordinator, said the five students are enrolled for college credit with the possibility of two more later this year.
“And we expect it to grow from here,” she said.
The school worked with Bryan DePoy, dean of YSU’s College of Creative Arts and Communication, and dance faculty to ensure Chaney’s dance courses matched the freshman level at YSU.
“We’re thankful to YSU,” Vivo said.
Read more about the new collaboration in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.