Partnering for Student Success

Dual Credit in High School Instructor Handbook

Central New Mexico Community Collegecnm.edu/dualcreditdualcredit@cnm.edu(505) 224-3352

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME............................................................................................................................................... 3

INSTRUCTOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................... 4

STIPEND PROCESS .............................................................................................................................. 4

REQUIRED TRAINING........................................................................................................................... 4

ENROLLMENT PROCESS........................................................................................................................ 4

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT........................................................................................................................ 4

MYCNM INSTRUCTOR ACCESS (WEB FOR FACULTY)........................................................................... 5

CLASS ROSTERS................................................................................................................................... 5

DROPPING STUDENTS........................................................................................................................... 5

CLASS OBSERVATIONS......................................................................................................................... 5

SPECIAL NEEDS REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................... 6

RECORD KEEPING................................................................................................................................. 6

COURSE INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM.......................................................................................... 6

COURSE SYLLABUS.............................................................................................................................. 6

FINAL GRADES..................................................................................................................................... 6

COURSE PREREQUISITE POLICY.......................................................................................................... 7

LATE REGISTRATION POLICY............................................................................................................... 7

DUAL CREDIT ACADEMIC COACH........................................................................................................ 7

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY...................................................................................................................... 7

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WELCOME

Welcome to the Central New Mexico Community College Dual Credit Program! We are pleased to partner with you in offering a Dual Credit course on your high school campus. By offering a Dual Credit course at your high school, you are providing an opportunity for your students to experience the rigor of a college course and help with the transition from high school to college.

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is committed to creating educational opportunities and community partnerships. CNM’s vision is “Changing Lives, Building Community.” The Dual Credit Program supports this by providing access to college and support for a seamless P-20 education system. Dual Credit is designed to provide CNM classes to high school students who are ready for college-level work.

The goals of the Dual Credit Program are to:

• Inspire increasing numbers of high school students to attend college• Promote academic confidence • Provide advanced learning opportunities for motivated students• Increase the probability of students completing a Certificate or an Associate’s degree in two

years or less• Strengthen relationships between partnering high schools and CNM

This handbook is intended for approved Dual Credit in High School Instructors teaching CNM courses in their high school.

CNM Outreach Services 505-224-3352cnm.edu/dualcreditdualcredit@cnm.edu

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INSTRUCTOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CNM considers you a partner in our vision and mission to help improve the outcomes of our high school students by providing them with a quality college experience. Dual Credit in High School instructors are treated as adjunct faculty and are included in all academic school correspondence, trainings, professional development opportunities and scheduling processes.

Dual Credit in High School instructors are paid a contractor stipend and are responsible for the following to receive payment of this stipend:

• Attend required Dual Credit instructor training (held in August)• Upload syllabus to academic school at start of term• Ensure all students have completed the enrollment process by deadlines• Ensure minimum enrollment for the class is met• Check class rosters on a weekly basis• Drop students for nonattendance by deadlines• Work with academic school contacts to schedule class observations• Comply with all special needs requirements• Ensure detailed record keeping on students registered for the Dual Credit class(es)• Abide by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)• Provide course instruction following CNM’s curriculum to ensure demonstration of student

learning outcomes in course• Ensure submission of final grades by the established deadlines• Follow all administrative processes and meeting CNM deadlines• Coordinate with Outreach Services if any students have enrollment issues

STIPEND PROCESS

Dual Credit in High School instructors are paid a $500 contractor stipend for each course offered. Stipends are dependent on student enrollment.

At the end of the term, your high school or district office will invoice CNM for your stipend. CNM will pay your stipend directly to your high school or district office, which in turn will pay you via your regular school paycheck minus any taxes and retirement deductions that your school takes out.

REQUIRED TRAINING

Dual Credit in High School instructors are required to attend the training offered by Outreach Services. The training is held once per year (in August) for instructors offering courses in both fall and spring.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Dual Credit in High School instructors are required to work with their students to get them through the CNM admissions and registration process for their course. Outreach Services will provide training on this process. Documents to guide instructors and students through this process are also available on CNM’s Dual Credit web site at cnm.edu/dualcredit.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT

The minimum enrollment for a Dual Credit course in your high school is 10-16 students. CNM’s standard for a course to make before being cancelled is 16 students, however, a minimum of 10 students is needed to get paid the stipend.

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myCNM INSTRUCTOR ACCESS (WEB FOR FACULTY)

Dual Credit in High School instructors use myCNM’s Banner Web for Faculty system to check class lists, drop students and input grades.

To Access Web for Faculty:

• Go to my.cnm.edu OR click on myCNM from the CNM web site• Login to your myCNM account using your CNM email address. Your CNM email address is the

username you were provided (e.g. username@cnm.edu). Note: If this is the first time you arelogging in, click Next and then click on Forgot Password to reset your default password.

• Click the Faculty & Advisors tab on the left• Click on Web for Faculty in the left column

A complete Web for Faculty handbook is also provided in myCNM under Faculty & Advisors.

CLASS ROSTERS

Dual Credit in High School instructors are expected to check their class rosters in their myCNM account weekly prior to the beginning of the term and throughout the term. This will ensure all students sitting in the class are fully registered for the class on the CNM side to receive the college credit. High school rosters are separate from CNM rosters.

To View Class Roster:

• In Web for Faculty, click Class List• Select the term and click Submit• Select the class and click Submit

DROPPING STUDENTS

Dual Credit students no longer attending class must be dropped by the instructor by the appropriate deadlines provided. Instructors must drop students for nonattendance only. Students must drop themselves if they are no longer interested in taking the class. All dropped students must have a Last Attend Date recorded in Web for Faculty.

To Drop Students for Nonattendance:

• In Web for Faculty, click Faculty Drop Students• Select the term and click Submit• Select the class and click Submit• Locate the student you want to drop• Next to the student’s name, use the drop down box to select Drop. You must ENTER THE LAST

ATTENDED DATE• For students, who never attend a class, the Last Attend Date is the day before the first day

of class• Click Submit

CLASS OBSERVATIONS

Each CNM academic school has the right to schedule a class observation. Dual Credit in High School instructors must work with the academic school to schedule this when requested.

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SPECIAL NEEDS REQUIREMENTS

Dual Credit in High School instructors and their high school must provide appropriate accommodations and services for special education students while students are enrolled in Dual Credit classes, including academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services for eligible students. Questions or concerns about accommodations can be directed to the CNM Academic School and CNM’s Disability Resource Center.

RECORD KEEPING

Dual Credit in High School instructors must ensure detailed record keeping on students registered for the Dual Credit course. CNM Learn is available and strongly encouraged for use of assignment grades and record keeping.

To Access CNM Learn:

• Go to learn.cnm.edu OR click on CNM Learn from the CNM web site• Login with your myCNM username and password• Under My Courses in the right column, click on your course

Instructors are encouraged to complete the Jumpstart Course for Faculty within CNM Learn.

To Enroll in the Jumpstart Course for Faculty:

• Login to learn.cnm.edu• Click the Courses tab at the top of the page• In the Course Catalog box, click Instructors only: CNM Learn Jumpstart Course for FACULTY• Click the down arrow next to JumpStart_Faculty_Course, then click Enroll• Click Submit, then begin your course

COURSE INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM

Dual Credit in High School instructors are required to provide course instruction following CNM’s curriculum to ensure demonstration of student learning outcomes for the course. Instructors are encouraged to discuss course curriculum with their CNM academic school.

COURSE SYLLABUS

The course syllabus must be uploaded to the CNM Academic School by the Dual Credit in High School instructor by the appropriate deadlines. Instructors should work with their CNM academic school on the requirements and policies for their course.

FINAL GRADES

Final grades for your course must be submitted by the established deadlines provided. Instructors enter final grades through their myCNM account. Final grades must be entered within 48 hours after the last class meeting or last date of term.

To Enter Final Grades:

• In Web for Faculty, click Final Grades• Select the term and click Submit• Select the class and click Submit• Use the drop down box by each student’s name to enter a grade (A, B, C, D, F, or I)• If the word “NONE” appears in any box, you have not entered a grade for that student• Re-check that every student has a grade and then click Submit

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Make Sure Your Grades Have Been Submitted:

After 5 minutes, go back and check that all the grades have been entered and, if necessary, make any required change. Remember, you will be “timed-out” after 15 minutes! Print a copy of the final grades for your record. This may be needed for grade changes.

F Grades:

If entering a grade of F, you MUST enter the Last Attended Date before submitting your grades. If you do not enter the Last Attended Date, the grades for the ENTIRE class will not be accepted by the system. If the student did not attend class at all, list the first date of the class.

COURSE PREREQUISITE POLICY

Dual Credit students must take the Accuplacer placement exam to determine if they meet the prerequisite for the course they will be taking. Course prerequisite requirements can be found in our catalog at catalog.cnm.edu.

If a student doesn’t meet the score requirement, they will not be able to register for the course. Dual Credit in High School instructors are not allowed to give students a prerequisite override to get into the course without prior approval from the associate dean. To request approval to do a course prerequisite override, please email dualcredit@cnm.edu.

LATE REGISTRATION POLICY

CNM no longer offers late registration and will not allow students to be registered by the instructor after the first week of class. Instructors can provide a late registration override through Web for Faculty for students until the first Friday of the class. Students must still register for the class in their myCNM account after being provided the late registration override (until the first Friday of the class).

DUAL CREDIT ACADEMIC COACH

The role of the Dual Credit academic coach is to support student success at CNM. The Dual Credit academic coach presents CNM resources, academic goals, career planning, and general resources to Dual Credit students. The Dual Credit academic coach educates the students about how to improve student academic skills (time management, test anxiety, study skills, etc.) and set career goals. The Dual Credit academic coach collaborates with Outreach Services for recruitment, registration and retention, and supports the Dual Credit in High School instructors and CNM faculty to ensure academic success.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

CNM students are expected to behave in a professional and honest manner. Students are responsible for understanding and adhering to the CNM codes and policies that govern and prescribe acceptable student behavior and academic dishonesty. The codes and policies of CNM’s courses are governed by the Student Code of Conduct. If a student demonstrates behavior that is a violation of the Code of Conduct, the incident will be reported to the Dean of Students.

Reference Links:

Academic Integrity Policy: https://www.cnm.edu/depts/dean-of-students/academic-integrity-policyStudent Code of Conduct: https://www.cnm.edu/depts/dean-of-students/student-code-of-conduct Dean of Students: https://www.cnm.edu/depts/dean-of-students