High school faculty responsibilities
Dual Credit faculty play a vital role in ensuring that high school students experience college-level coursework aligned with college standards. Dual Credit High School Faculty responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Syllabus management:
- Updating and maintaining your official colleges syllabus each term and/or year the course is offered.
- Distributing the syllabus to students at the start of the course
- Calendar and deadline awareness:
- Staying informed of and adhering to key academic dates (i.e. registration windows, drop deadlines, grading deadlines, etc.)
- Sharing relevant deadlines with students as needed
- Instructional integrity:
- Delivering instruction consistent with college-level expectations and the approved syllabus
- Maintaining appropriate academic rigor and uphold academic integrity standards
- College curriculum alignment:
- Collaborating with your assigned faculty liaison to ensure course content, assessments, and grading align with the corresponding college course.
- Participating in any required curriculum reviews or site visits
- Student enrollment support:
- Ensuring all eligible students complete the Dual Credit admission process before the registration period begins
- Assisting students in understanding registration procedures and timelines
- Grading and records:
- Submitting final grades to the college by the posted deadline
- Maintaining accurate records of student progress and participation as required
- Communication:
- Maintaining clear and timely communication with your assigned dual credit coordinator regarding course logistics, student issues, and program updates.
- Responding to inquiries from students, liaisons and program staff in a timely manner.
- Professional Development:
- Attending the annual Dual Credit Faculty Symposium and other required professional development events