Transcript 2015 August Adjunct Dinner

Adjunct Dinner
August 18, 2015
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SPC Adjunct Expectations
TSI Quick Reference Chart
Who Do You Contact at SPC?
SPC & Dual Credit Calendar
Dual Credit Faculty Adjunct Information
Sheet
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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
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Cathy Mitchell, Vice President of Student
Services
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Yancy Nunez, Dean of Arts and Sciences
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Monthly newsletters for faculty and
counselors
Periodic emails to your preferred email
address
Contact our office any time you have
questions
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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:
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
Fall 2014 Census Date is September 9, 2015.
Spring 2015 Census Date is February 3, 2016.
ACT—Composite 23, English 19, Math 19
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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.
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STAAR Algebra II EOC—4000
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Prior Dual Credit Coursework with a passing grade
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TSI-A— Reading 351,
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Math
350,
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*Writing 363 with a 4 on Essay or
Essay 5 or higher
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*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.
EOC—Algebra I STAAR—4000 AND passing
Algebra II Grade
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EOC—English II STAAR—Final Phase-In Score
(Reading & Writing 4000)
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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).
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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.
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Monday, August 17
Tuesday, August 18
Wednesday, August 19
Thursday, August 20
Friday, August 21
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Times will be the same for all campuses
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1:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
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PM-4:00 PM
AM-5:30 PM
AM-5:30 PM
AM-5:30 PM
AM-4:00 PM
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.
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Please complete Adjunct Faculty Information
Form
Leave form on the table
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Ron Spears, Dean of Continuing and Distance
Education, 716-2340,
[email protected]
JimAnn Batenhorst, Continuing and Distance
Education Specialist, 716-2503,
[email protected]
Kasey Reyes, Administrative Assistant,
[email protected] , 716-2341
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