SPC Dual Credit

Adjunct DinnerAugust 18, 2015

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Dual Credit News

Honor Cords— 235 honor cords were awarded to graduating Seniors who had earned 24 or more dual credit hours.

HB 505- passed this legislative session◦ May not limit number of dual credit courses or hours

in which a student may enroll while in high school◦ May not limit the number of dual credit courses or

hours in which a student may enroll each semester or academic year

◦ May not limit the grade levels at which a high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course

Cathy Mitchell, Vice President of Student Services

Title IX Information

Yancy Nunez, Dean of Arts and Sciences

Arts & Sciences Update

Attend at least one department meeting per year Submit course syllabus for each course taught Submit SPC Curriculum Vitae (Update as Needed) Verify class roster by deadline Submit final course grades by deadline Submit grade book to Registrar by deadline Provide class instruction Adhere to SPC & departmental policies( including

evaluations) Check SPC email on a regular basis

SPC Adjunct Expectations

Course syllabus must be in format used by department

Course syllabus must be submitted electronically to both the department chairperson (designee) and to Kasey Reyes in Dual Credit

Course syllabus must be received by August 25

Course syllabus must reflect the SPC Course Name and correct semester dates.

Submit course syllabus for each course taught

New instructors need to submit completed form to Kasey Reyes and department chairpersons (designee)

Returning instructors need to update Curriculum Vitae as changes occur

Vitae must be posted on website Vitae needs to be submitted by August

25th

Submit SPC Curriculum Vitae (Update as Needed)

Verification occurs after the 12th class day Instructions will be emailed to preferred

email address when ready for verification ACCURACY is most important as

this is the official roster of students registered in your class.

Verification must be received by the deadline! (September 14th)

Verify class roster

Instructions will be emailed to your preferred email address when received from Registrar

Grades must be submitted by the deadline Each student must have both a letter and

a numeric grade assigned to them Verification of grade submission will go to

your SPC email address Grade changes must be completed within 6

months Grade Books must be submitted at time of

grade submissions

Submit final course grades by deadlineSubmit grade book to Registrar

Department Chairs will discuss their expectations with department adjuncts

Your course must mirror the SPC course Department Chairs will discuss assessment

process and requirements with your department

Dual credit courses are expected to be conducted with the same rigor as classes on college campus

Provide class instructionAdhere to departmental policies

Dual credit courses are evaluated annually Students must complete the online

evaluation instrument during given timeline

Course evaluation is a requirement to continue teaching dual credit courses

Evaluation results are given to department chairpersons and Deans for their use

Vital part of assessment results

Course Evaluations

Monthly newsletters for faculty and counselors

Periodic emails to your preferred email address

Contact our office any time you have questions

Communications

Stipends are paid through direct deposit on October 1, November 1, and December 1 for Fall Semesters and Stipends are paid through direct deposit on March 1, April 1, and May 1 for Spring Semesters.

Stipends are based on class enrollment on the official 12 class day census each semester in each class using the following enrollment numbers:

Dual Credit Stipend Information

Stipend Amount English Classes All Other Classes

$500 1-22 1-30

$1000 23-44 31-60

$1500 45-66 61-90

$2000 67-88 91-120

$2500 89-110 121-150

$3000 111-132 151-180

$3500 133-154 181-210

$4000 155-176 211-240

$4500 177-198 241-270

Stipend Amounts

Fall 2014 Census Date is September 9, 2015.

Spring 2015 Census Date is February 3, 2016.

TSI Exemptions

• ACT—Composite 23, English 19, Math 19 Must earn composite score or can’t use English

and Math scores.

• SAT—Combined 1070, ELA 500 Math 500 Must earn combined score or can’t use ELA and

Math scores.

• STAAR Algebra II EOC—4000

• Prior Dual Credit Coursework with a passing grade

TSI Compliance

• TSI-A— Reading 351, Math 350, *Writing 363 with a 4 on Essay or

Essay 5 or higher

*Must take ELA & Write Placer together on the first test. If students pass one and not the other, they can retest on just ELA or just the Essay.

TSI Enrollment Eligibility

• EOC—Algebra I STAAR—4000 AND passing Algebra II Grade

• EOC—English II STAAR—Final Phase-In Score (Reading & Writing 4000) Can only be used for the junior year & reestablish

compliance as a senior or be exempt.

Apply

◦ Complete ApplyTexas Application for admission at: https://www.ApplyTexas.org (one time only*)

◦ AFTER 8/18 USE PAPER APPLICATION! * If there is a gap in enrollment of more than 12

mos., students must reapply. ◦ Complete Dual Credit Course Approval Form (Every Semester)◦ Submit an Official High School Transcript

(An updated version is required before each fall)◦ Submit TSI scores

(Usually once unless a student retests in area).

NO DUAL CREDIT REGISTRATION DAY AT REESE CENTER THIS YEAR.

Last day to Add/Drop for ITV & Internet Classes August 27th by 3:00 p.m.

Last day to add for High School Campus Classes During late registration is September 4th by 3:00 p.m.

After August 27th payment must be made at the time you register.

If students completed their admissions and dual credit paperwork early—they have been registered by the Dual Credit Office.

Registrations Changes for Fall 15

Registration Times for August 17-21

Monday, August 17 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Tuesday, August 18 8:00 AM-5:30 PM Wednesday, August 19 8:00 AM-5:30 PM Thursday, August 20 8:00 AM-5:30 PM Friday, August 21 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Times will be the same for all campuses

Things to Remember about College:SPC & High School Fall Classes Begin

AUGUST 24th!

◦PLAN AHEAD (DEADLINES ARE DEADLINES!!).◦ Allow time for processing of applications and

materials.◦Cannot register for ITV or online courses

after August 27th. ◦ Last day to register for a high school campus

class is Friday September 4th. ◦ Census Day is September 9th. All Dual Credit

classes become part of students’ permanent record and class rolls should have been previously reviewed for accuracy.

Please complete Adjunct Faculty Information Form

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Complete Forms

Ron Spears, Dean of Continuing and Distance Education, 716-2340, rspears@southplainscollege.edu

JimAnn Batenhorst, Continuing and Distance Education Specialist, 716-2503, jbatenhorst@southplainscollege.edu

Kasey Reyes, Administrative Assistant, kreyes@southplainscollege.edu , 716-2341

Contact Information

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Behavioral Sciences Room 113 Biology Room 123 Business Administration Room Big Room Communication Room 116 English Room 114 Fine Arts Room 117

Mathematics Room Big Room Science Room 122 Social Sciences Room 126

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