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College Now

COLLEGE NOW
Instructor Guide to SWOCC College Now

20110 2012

Table Of Contents
The College Now Programs .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Contact Information..2 Vision Of The College .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 The Mission Of The College .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 The Goals Of College Now ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Benefits Of College Now For Students, Instructors, Schools, And SWOCC .................................................................. 3 Applying To Teach A College Now Course ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Instructor Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Instructor Approval Process ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Provisional Approval Agreement .................................................................................................................................................. 6 High School Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Articulation Process ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 The High School & Instructor .......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Student Eligibility ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Swocc & The Dual Credit Program ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Observation & Assessment .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 College Now Instructor Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 SWOCC Email And Webadvisor ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 SWOCC Grading ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 College Versus High School Grades .............................................................................................................................................. 9 Course Management ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Course Management Checklist ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Student Registration ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 SWOCC College Now Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Administrative Withdrawal ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 Student Drop ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Final Grades .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Teaching Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Logging Into Webadvisor ................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Reviewing Your Class List .............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Administrative Withdrawals ......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Submitting Final Grades .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Checklist For High School Instructors....................................................................................................................................... 14 Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Dual Credit Teacher Information Form .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 High School Articulation Agreement................................................................................................................................................................ 17 High School Student Record And Registration Form ................................................................................................................................ 18 Course Syllabus Template..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Course Syllabus Example ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Webadvisor Grading ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27

CONTACT INFORMATION

High School Relations Coordinator Nathan Helland ph. 541-888-7271 fx. 541-888-1590 nathan.helland@socc.edu
Dean of Curry Campus Janet Pretti ph. 541-813-1673 jpretti@socc.edu 420 Alder Street Brookings, OR 97415

Administrative Assistant Jen Skoglund ph. 541-888-7328 fx. 541-888-1590 jskoglund@socc.edu

THE COLLEGE NOW PROGRAMS Dual Credit

With Southwestern's Dual Credit (LDC) Lower Division Collegiate and CTE (Career & Technical Education) programs, high school students complete both a high school course and a college course simultaneously. LDC courses are courses that fulfill the freshman and sophomore college level transfer requirements. These academic courses are transferable to four year universities. CTE courses help students gain the skills, technical knowledge, academic foundation, and real-world experience they need to prepare to enter high-skill, high-demand, high-wage careers. The Dual Credit program is perfect for students who want to begin earning college credits without having to leave their regular school routine.

Enhanced Options
High school juniors or seniors may also take a college class on the Southwestern campus or online with the Enhanced Options program. High school students will apply, register, and attend classes just like a regular Southwestern student. Enhanced Options is right for the high school age student who is ready for a challenge and ready for academic work in a college environment.

Expanded Options
Expanded Options, provides eligible high school students another opportunity for early entry into postsecondary education. The Expanded Options student takes college courses, taught by Southwestern faculty, at their high school. This program promotes a seamless education for 11th and 12th grade students. It provides them with additional options to continue or complete their education, earn concurrent high school and college credits, and gain early entry into post-secondary education.

Home School
Local homeschooled teens may also earned credits from Southwestern through the College Now program. The Homeschooled student has the option of working with local high schools or directly through the college.

Advanced Diploma
There is a final option for high school seniors to get a head start on their college credits. Local high-school students who graduate with a standard diploma can return for a fifth year of high school, enrolled concurrently as a high school and college student. This option is particularly effective for seniors who might need an additional year of transition before college. The Advanced Diploma program is something the parent and student should first discuss with their high school principal.

WELCOME TO COLLEGE NOW!

The College Now program enables high school students at participating in-district schools to receive college credit for some of their high school courses through an articulated credit. By the time these students graduate from high school they will already have a running start on their post-secondary education, significantly reducing their overall costs and better preparing them for the future. SWOCC works with area high schools to offer college-level transfer courses in the high schools, taught by high school instructors, exclusively for high school students. The majority of the selected courses are lower-division, general education courses that have been certified as meeting the requirements of the SWOCC transfer curriculum. Classes can be used to meet SWOCC certificate or degree requirements, as well as for transfer to community colleges and most universities across the U.S. Since SWOCC Dual Credit courses are the result of an alignment between high school and college courses requiring college level work, not all high school courses are eligible. Check with your high school counselor to find out which courses at your high school are partnered with the SWOCC Dual Credit program or visit www.socc.edu/collegenow/ and get a head start on your own college and career preparation!

VISION OF THE COLLEGE

Southwestern leads and inspires lifelong learning

THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE

Southwestern Oregon Community College serves the educational and cultural needs of our students and communities by providing access to quality education in a professional and engaging environment which supports innovation, sustainability and lifelong enrichment. Learning experiences are characterized by excellent teaching, support for student achievement and the enhancement of social and economic opportunities.

THE GOALS OF COLLEGE NOW

Inspire increasing numbers of high school students to attend college Promote student self-confidence Provide advanced-learning opportunities for motivated students Introduce students to the procedures and protocol of the university setting Increase the probability of students completing a degree in four years or less Strengthen relationships between high schools and SWOCC

BENEFITS OF COLLEGE NOW FOR STUDENTS, INSTRUCTORS, SCHOOLS, AND SWOCC

To Students:

Savings in time and money Motivation to stay in school Broader, stronger high school curriculum Greater opportunity for student achievement Increased readiness for college level work

To Instructors, Schools and the College: Facilitate a productive interaction between high schools and the college for curriculum development Enhanced college-school-community relations Coordinated curriculum helps to assure students meet college standards Reduce redundancy of courses between high school and college

APPLYING TO TEACH A COLLEGE NOW COURSE

College Now instructors must be approved for every course, in every discipline, and by individual departments. This discipline specific endorsement ensures that instructors have been trained, prepared, and mentored by college faculty in the discipline in which they will be teaching. This ensures that students will be held to the same standards as their on-campus counterparts. The following process, qualifications, and timelines apply to new College Now instructors.

INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS
In order to establish an articulation agreement, the high school instructor must qualify to teach at the community college level, and the high school course must articulate to the SWOCC course. For Career & Technical Education (CTE) instructors, the high school instructor would have to qualify as a college CTE instructor, with a combination of education and related work experience(s). The table below details the different criteria a CTE instructor would need in order to qualify. Career & Technical Education Masters degree in a subject area and 3 years recent full time, non-teaching work experience in the field Bachelors degree in subject area and 4 years recent full time, non-teaching work experience in field Bachelors degree in related area plus 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in division coursework in subject area, and 4 years recent full-time, non-teaching work experience in field, non-teaching work experience in field AAS degree in subject area or professional education plus 5 years recent full time, teaching work experience in the field Demonstrated competency and/or qualifications set by licensing organizations in the field

For Lower Division Collegiate (LDC) instructors, the high school instructor would have to qualify as a college instructor. They must have a Masters degree in the subject area or related area. For example, a Mathematics instructor needs to have a Masters degree in Mathematics or related area such as Engineering with 24 graduate credits in Math. The table below details the different criteria a Lower Division Transfer instructor would need to qualify. Lower Division Transfer Masters degree in a subject area Masters degree in related area plus 24 quarter hours of graduate credits in related subject area A high school instructor may be provisionally approved if he/she meets the following criteria: Provisional Lower Division Transfer Masters degree in related area plus 12 quarter hours of graduate credits in related subject area, and agreement to complete 12 additional credits within three years. Appropriate SWOCC department faculty will be consulted during this instructor certification process, along with the appropriate subject area Dean and the VP of Instruction.

INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL PROCESS

Before a high school instructor may teach a College Now course, he/she must go through the college approval process. This involves providing documentation that verifies he/she has the same education and training required of college instructors in the subject area. Potential Dual Credit Instructors begin the process by completing the College Now Faculty Information Form and submit along with it, documentation consisting of: 1. 2. 3. College Now Faculty Information Form (attached), Current resume or curriculum vitae, Unofficial transcripts from each institution showing specific degrees awarded / conferred or showing specific updated coursework relevant to the discipline and/or content area.

If the instructor is a current College Now approved instructor, only updated or new transcripts and information needs to be submitted. Before a College Now instructor may teach a new course, his/her qualifications must by verified by SWOCC. Applications from potential College Now instructors are reviewed by the appropriate SWOCC academic department faculty All Dual Credit and Enhanced Option instructors must also be approved by Southwesterns Vice President of Instruction prior to the start of classes. The Dual Credit instructor will then be notified by phone or email if they have been approved as a College Now instructor. Each new College Now instructor will be assigned a SWOCC WebAdvisor ID and an email address. How to set your forwarding options so that you receive your socc email is located on the SWOCC website. All Dual Credit instructors will be assigned a Southwestern Collegiate Partner.

High school instructors wishing to be considered for the College Now program should first contact the High School Coordinator, Nathan Helland, or for Curry County classes, the Dean of Curry Campus, Janet Pretti. For Coos and Western Douglas instructors, fax information to: Nathan Helland 1988 Newmark Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 fax (541) 888-1590 Curry County instructors, fax information to: Janet Pretti 420 Alder Street Brookings, OR 97415 fax (541) 412-0150

PROVISIONAL APPROVAL AGREEMENT

A high school instructor may be considered for a provisional approval to teach a Dual Credit course through Southwestern if he/she meets certain requirements and agreements.

DUAL CREDIT INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A high school teacher must be within 6-12 credits of obtaining a masters degree, and/or the twenty-four (24) graduate credits, in the specific discipline and can complete the requirements within three (3) years or less. Provisional/conditional approval requires an agreement to be completed with the administrator authorizing the provisional approval. The administrator specifies the classes or numbers of credits needed and the timeframe in which the work must be completed.

SWOCC PROVISIONALLY-APPROVED DUAL CREDIT INSTRUCTORS

For high school instructors who have not completed a masters degree or 24 graduate credits in a content area, but are within 6-12 credits of meeting that requirement, provisional college-approval may be granted using the following guidelines. 1. 2. If the individual high school instructor and high school principal agree on an action plan to obtain the 6-12 (to equal the 24 graduate credits requisite) graduate credits in a 3-year period, provisional approval will be granted. A SWOCC full-time instructor in the content area will serve as Collegiate Partner and work closely with the high school instructor to ensure course requirements and learning outcomes are met during the instructor's action plan period. The SWOCC Office of Instruction will conduct an annual audit to determine if high school instructors on action plans are making incremental progress.

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Instructors who fail to meet the action plan expectations will not be offered an opportunity to teach dual credit classes in the high school during the subsequent academic year.

HIGH SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES

Both the high school and SWOCC benefit from partnering through the College Now program. Working together we aim to provide the students and instructors with the appropriate tools to become successful in the college setting or workforce setting.

ARTICULATION PROCESS
The Articulation Agreement signifies the high schools intent to provide a Dual Credit course(s) during an academic school year and should be processed during the previous academic year. The Articulation Agreement contains the SWOCC course name, course number and high school equivalent course. Each instructor must sign the agreement acknowledging their commitment to teach the College Now course. It must also be signed by the high school principal. If a high school instructor is considering teaching a course that he/she has not been approved to teach, he/she must go through a separate course evaluation process. Instructors should contact Nathan Helland or Janet Preti and inform him/her of the proposed course. He/She will arrange a meeting with the Director of Workforce Development and a subject area specific SWOCC faculty member to discuss and go over the course proposal. The high school instructor member does not have to resubmit his/her official transcripts, as the documents are kept on file. The instructor must meet the same requirements for the new planned course. The high principal will complete the Articulation Agreement (see attached). The Agreement should be read carefully. Proposed courses should be listed on the form along with the corresponding SWOCC course name and information. A high school may only articulate courses that an instructor has been approved to teach. The principal must then sign the form and mail/fax it to address or fax number listed on the form. A copy will be returned to the principal once it has been signed by SWOCC personnel and approved. Before teaching a course, the high school instructor must meet and correspond with his/her designated SWOCC college partner to ensure curriculum, grading, materials, and assessments are current for issuing college credit. The high school instructor and SWOCC Collegiate Partner must meet at least once per academic year.

THE HIGH SCHOOL & INSTRUCTOR

Make available all necessary information and forms to students for the SWOCC Dual Credit program as supplied by SWOCC. Assist students with the Application and Registration process and procedures according to the appropriate deadlines outlined on the SWOCC Dual Credit Academic Calendar. Submit grades in WebAdvisor according to deadlines noted on the SWOCC Dual Credit Academic Calendar. See additional information under Grading. Meet on an annual basis with SWOCC department personnel. Provide access, accommodations, flexibility, and additional/supplemental services for special populations and protected classes of students.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
It is the high schools responsibility to ensure that students enrolling in College Now Dual Credit courses meet the following criteria: Must be at least 16 years of age Must fill out and submit the High School New Student Record Form Must be a junior or senior in high school

SWOCC & THE DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM

The college will provide curriculum and assessment guidance through a formal agreement with high school partners Provide the high school teacher with materials necessary for registering and reporting grades Transcript college credit Provide an official transcript at students request Assist students and high school instructors with access to their accounts Facilitate meetings between high school instructors and departments Create, maintain, and make available copies of the articulation agreements Complete observations and assessment of the high school class to verify that course outcomes are being met

OBSERVATION & ASSESSMENT

An important part of College Now success is providing Dual Credit Instructors teaching continuous collegial interaction with their SWOCC colleagues. This can take place through professional development, seminars, site visits, and ongoing communication by phone, email and in person. These interactions will address issues such as course content, course delivery, assessment, evaluation, and professional development in the field of study. SWOCC will provide high school instructors with training and orientation in course curriculum, assessment criteria, course philosophy, and dual credit administrative requirements. Each dual credit course will be observed and assessed regularly by a SWOCC instructor to verify that the course outcomes are being met. Every section of a course offered through dual credit will be regularly reviewed by faculty from that discipline and dual credit staff to assure that grading standards meet or exceed the on-campus courses. Dual credit students must be assessed using similar methods (e.g. papers, portfolios, quizzes, labs, etc.) as their on-campus counterparts. The assigned Collegiate Partner will provide at a minimum: Introductory meeting prior to the start of the academic year. Contact information for resources. One classroom visit/observation. Review course syllabi, text books, assessments, grading.

COLLEGE NOW INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This section of the Guide covers the policies and tools provided to help instructors monitor course data as well as provide a description of the expectations SWOCC has for professional development.

SWOCC EMAIL AND WEBADVISOR

High school instructors will be provided with a SWOCC ID as well as an email account. Using these services they can access class rosters and maintain effective communication with SWOCC. To eliminate the chore of checking multiple e-mail accounts, instructors may forward their email to another preferred email. Or it may be easier to set up a pop mail account so that your SWOCC email automatically downloads into your high school email. Speak with your schools technology specialist for help.

SWOCC GRADING
College Now instructors define grade standards for their courses in conformity with their SWOCC departmental policies. Grade definitions assume that instructors, knowing their courses basic requirements, can determine when students meet or exceed them. Grades describe levels of achievement: A Excellent: B Above Average: C Average: D Below Average: F Failing: 4 grade points 3 grade points 2 grade points 1 grade point 0 grade points

Grades are assigned based on work completed at the end of the scheduled class time. Additional work or make-up after the ending date of the class is not justified unless an Incomplete was assigned. Pluses and minuses are NOT used.

COLLEGE VERSUS HIGH SCHOOL GRADES

College Now instructors may choose to assign different grades for the high school course and the SWOCC course. Instructors should be guided by their school policies regarding advanced course grading for the high school grade.

COURSE MANAGEMENT
The College Now office will contact instructors primarily through SWOCC email. The College Now office will send out reminders about significant events; however, this section of the guidein print and on the College Now Web site should minimize reliance on e-mail notification. Please be alert to messages that you may need to save and consult a few weeks later.

COURSE MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST

Below is a list of the administrative steps instructors and liaisons take when conducting a College Now class. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Approve students per College Now student eligibility criteria Please have the entire class fill out a New Student Record Form online at www.socc.edu/highschool/ Students will be emailed their WebAdvisor ID for registration purposes In the month before the class start date, the College Now office will contact/email instructors a six digit Synonym (course) number. Please facilitate online student registration during the first three class periods of that semester Monitor class enrollment via class roster in WebAdvisor and notify the High School Coordinator of any corrections immediately

When your finals are complete, submit final grades online at WebAdvisor.

STUDENT REGISTRATION
Each new College Now course will be assigned a unique course synonym. College Now instructors can access their own course synonym on WebAdvisor under Class Schedule. Once College Now Instructors have received the course synonym, the course ID number, and student ID information, College Now students may initiate the registration process themselves by completing the College Now registration through WebAdvisor. There is a step-by-step guide in the Teaching Information section of this document. Video tutorials are also available at the College Now web site. The High School Coordinator will help with the registration process for each College Now course. Instructors will need to give each student a copy of the College Now Student Manual and go over it with them. The College Now Student Manual will cover the registration process as well. The College Now office is also available during regular work hours to assist College Now students and instructors through the registration process.

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SWOCC COLLEGE NOW ACADEMIC CALENDAR

SWOCC COLLEGE NOW Academic Calendar 2011-2012

FALL TERM 2011 (11 weeks)
DATE EVENT

May 2 Sept 30 Oct 7 Nov 30 Dec 5-8 Dec 12-Jan 3 Dec 13

Registration begins for fall Last day for refunds and to withdraw without being assigned a W Wednesday - Last day to withdraw Finals Week Term Break Grades due in WebAdvisor

WINTER TERM 2012 (11 weeks)

DATE EVENT

Nov 21-Jan 11 Jan 20 March 14 March 19-22 March 26-30 March 27

Registration for winter term Last day for refunds and to withdraw without being assigned a W Wednesday - Last day to withdraw Monday Thursday - Final exam week Term break Grades due in WebAdvisor

SPRING TERM 2012 (11 weeks)

DATE EVENT

March 5-April 4 April 13 June 6 June 11-14 June 18-June 22 June 19

Registration for Spring term Last day for refunds and to withdraw without being assigned a W Wednesday - Last day to withdraw Monday Thursday - Final exam week Term break Grades due in WebAdvisor

Please Note:
If a student is registered in a SWOCC course and does not complete a Withdraw according to the scheduled dates above, the grade he/she receives (even if it is a D or F) will be posted on their SWOCC transcript.

STUDENTS WILL REGISTER IN THE SWOCC TERM THAT THEY RECEIVE A GRADE.

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ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL
College Now instructors must check their class rosters in WebAdvisor before the Administrative Withdrawal deadline. If there is a student that registered for the college course in error or just changed his/her mind, the College Now instructor may administratively withdraw them from the class any time before the deadline (the course will not appear on the students transcript). The College Now instructor may administratively withdraw students using WebAdvisor and enter a W midterm grade. Instructions are included in the Add/Drop Students section of this document.

STUDENT DROP
It is a students responsibility to drop a course. He/she must use his/her WebAdvisor account to drop courses before the deadline. A schedule and instructions are located on the back of the College Now Student Manual.

FINAL GRADES
College Now instructors must enter Final Grades into WebAdvisor by 9am on the dates listed in the Academic Calendar. If you have questions contact the High School Coordinator: For Coos and Western Douglas contact: Nathan Helland 541-888-7271 nathan.helland@socc.edu 1988 Newmark Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420

For Curry County contact: Brookings Campus 420 Alder Street Brookings, OR 97415 541.469.5017 Gold Beach Campus 29392 Ellensburg Gold Beach, OR 97444 541.247.2741 Port Orford Campus 1403 Oregon Port Orford, OR 97465 541.332.3023

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TEACHING INFORMATION

LOGGING INTO WEBADVISOR

1. 2. 3. The link to WebAdvisor is located in the upper right corner of the SWOCC homepage. Or using the full link: https://lakerlink.socc.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor Click on Log In at the top of the page Enter the WebAdvisor username and password

If the instructor is unsure of your ID, go to the WebAdvisor website and click on Whats my user ID, Or forgot my password.

REVIEWING YOUR CLASS LIST TO REVIEW INSTRUCTORS COLLEGE CLASS ROSTER

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Login to WebAdvisor by locating the link at the top right of the www.socc.edu homepage or using the full link: https://lakerlink.socc.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor Click on Log In at the top of the page Enter Log-In information On left side of screen under the Faculty Information heading, click on Class Roster Here instructors will be able to view all students registered in their courses. Please review and make sure students are registered who should be registered. If the instructor does not recognize a name, please contact the College Now Administrative Assistant at 541-8887328

ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWALS TO ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHDRAW STUDENTS FROM COLLEGE NOW COURSES:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Login to WebAdvisor Click on Log In at the top of the page Enter Log-In information On left side of screen under the Faculty Information heading, click on Grading Select Midterm Select the specific course Enter a W for a Midterm grade for students withdrawing Review the grades and click Confirm

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SUBMITTING FINAL GRADES STEP-BY-STEP GRADING

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Login to WebAdvisor Click on Log In at the top of the page Enter Log-In information On left side of screen under the Faculty Information heading, click on Grading Select appropriate Term (Midterm or Final Grades) and click submit Select the course to enter grades, and click submit. Enter final grade for each student listed. Remember to enter only letter grades. Do not use pluses (+) or minus (-) grades Review the grades before submitting, and then click the Submit button to save changes. Print a copy of final grades for your record.

CHECKLIST FOR HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE COURSE

Share the following information with students: What is SWOCC Dual Credit Benefits to students for registering for college credit SWOCC Dual Credit Student Handbook The grade received in the high school course will be reflected on an official SWOCC transcript; unless student has formally requested to DROP or WITHDRAW from the course. How to request a SWOCC transcript Southwestern Dual Credit Academic Calendar, which lists the dates of when students need to REGISTER FOR CLASSES, DROP or WITHDRAW from a dual credit class, and may check their GRADES What is WebAdvisor, and how to login as a first time user PLEASE NOTE! SWOCC will not be able to "retroactively" give credit for articulated courses if a student decides later that s/he should have taken advantage of this credit. Since student plans change and college transfer policies are sometimes flexible, students should be strongly encouraged to register for the credit as the opportunity is available to them now and wont be later.

MIDWAY THROUGH THE COURSE

Students who registered to receive SWOCC credit for their high school class have the option of DROPPING or WITHDRAWING from the course according to the dates listed on the 2011-2012 SWOCC Dual Credit Academic Calendar. The high school instructor needs to review their college class roster(s) and communicate to those students who arent doing well. Encourage those students to either DROP or WITHDRAW from the course as the student will be responsible for whatever grade they earn if no formal request has been made.

AT THE END OF THE COURSE

The high school instructor will submit final grades for all students listed on the college class roster in WebAdvisor by the appropriate date listed on the 2011-12 SWOCC Dual Credit Academic Calendar.

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APPENDIX

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DUAL CREDIT TEACHER INFORMATION FORM

SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Community and Workforce Development 541-888-7328 1988 Newmark Coos Bay, OR 97420

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Type or print your name

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High School

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Date

Dual Credit Teacher INFORMATION FORM

Dual Credit Attach Transcripts and Current Resume and all support documentation to this form.
All course work or degrees required by the position must be completed prior to instruction of courses.

Social Security Number Instructor Name Address Phone Number Email Have you worked for SWOCC before? Current High School Current Teaching Position
Unofficial transcripts from an accredited college are required. Name/location of Institution Fields of Study Degree or Certificate Dates Attended

Cell

Work

_________No

____________ Yes, in __________year

Additional Comments:

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HIGH SCHOOL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

College Now
2011-2012 Articulation Agreement
______________________________ High School ______________ Date Initiated

College Now/Dual Credit Agreement:

The following high school course(s) are being requested as equivalent to the listed Southwestern Oregon Community College course(s), as taught by the listed instructor(s): If request is approved SWOCC credits will be awarded to high school students upon successful completion of course(s) listed below and recommendation of the high school instructor.

SWOCC Course Number

Course Name

Credits

High School Course Title

High School Teacher

Teacher Signature

______________________________ High School Principal Signature

_______________ Date Attach all required items and return this request to Nathan HellandHigh School Liaison 1988 Newmark Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 fax (541) 888-1590 or email nathan.helland@socc.edu

______________________________ SWOCC College Leader ______________________________ SWOCC VP of Instruction

__________ Date __________ Date

Southwestern Oregon Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT RECORD AND REGISTRATION FORM

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NOTE: AUDIT is NOT available for Dual Credit Classes.

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COURSE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE

SYLLABUS TEMPLATE SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Course Title and Number: Instructor:

Year and Term:

Course Credits:

Office Location:

Office Phone:

Office Hours:

Class Location:

Meeting Time/Days:

Email Address:

Web Page Address: optional

Fax Number: optional

Course Description (as it appears in the approved College Course Outline)

May elaborate on the official description if appropriate. Class prerequisites and the required placement scores, if applicable.

Course Objectives Reflecting Expected Student Learning Outcomes Grading

(Answers the question: Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:)

Course Requirements: (i.e. class participation, homework assignments, quizzes, exams, papers and projects)

Students who need reasonable accommodation should contact the instructor or call Disability Services for Students at 541-888-7405. Policies on Missed Exams and Late Work:

Grading Scale and Standards:

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Disclaimer Regarding Changes:

Optional Attendance/Participation, Late work, Make-up exam, Incomplete Contract Instructions, Return of student work

Text(s)

Required Text(s), Title(s), Author(s) and Edition(s):

Optional Text(s):

Library Reserve Materials:

Required Reading Assignments with Due or Discussion Dates:

Optional Reading Assignment(s): (Be sure to inform or confirm with the library)

Required Materials

Tools/Calculators/Flash Drives, Etc.

Term Calendar (The instructor reserves the right to alter dates of presentations and exams/projects.)

Topics to be Covered:

Reading Assignments:

Due dates for Major Requirements:

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Exam Dates:

Recommended Supplemental Course Materials Unique Class Procedure/Structures

optional

optional-Can include information on cooperative learning, peer review, panel presentations, portfolios, case studies, journals or learning logs, and others optional-Can include information on science and computer labs, tutorials, library and computer classroom optional-i.e. dropping classes, etc.

Special Components

List of Important Dates

Availability of Tutoring, Learning Lab, Academic Support Safety Issues

optional

optional-may include information on Evacuation of buidling in case of emergency, Electrical shock prevention, Equipment handling (lifting, etc.), Field Safety Considerations, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) availability

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COURSE SYLLABUS EXAMPLE

Writing 121 // Fall 2011

Course Title and Number: Writing 121 Composition Year and Term: Fall 2011 Office Phone: Instructor: Course Credits: 3 Office Hours: T/Th 10:00 10:50 MF 11:0011:50 Email Address: Office Location: Lampa Class Location: Sitkum

Meeting Time/Days: Tuesday/Thursday 11:0012:20 Course Description:

This course presents the fundamentals and development of expository prose through frequent writing exercises. It is designed to help students learn the use of unity, clarity, coherence, and detail in the development of written ideas.
Course Objectives:

Know the composing process: pre-writing, drafting, revision, and editing. Know the varieties of expository prose. Know the importance of audience and purpose of writing. Write 3,000 words, a minimum 4 in at least 5 essays. Show competence in concepts of rhetorical structure, such as collection of information, formulation of ideas, determination of relationships; shaping a thesis; choosing strategies of development adequate and appropriate for given audience; using rhetorical forms, such as descriptions, comparison/contrast, process, definition, classification and division, and cause/effect. Show competence in developing coherent paragraphs; sequencing paragraphs for logical progression; composing effective introductions and conclusion; arranging consistent support and exemplification. Will recognize such concepts of paragraph and sentence structure as transitions, subordination, coordination and parallelism to indicate the relationship and importance of ideas; and varying length and structure appropriately for different audiences and purpose and for avoiding monotony. Will demonstrate competence in strategies for employing language for its appropriateness in different contexts; varying elements of style (vocabulary, syntax, tone) for different audiences and purposes; controlling word choice to avoid clichs, jargon, loaded words, and excess figurative language. Will improve and unify writing by revising both content and form, with emphasis on rethinking and restructuring. Students will develop competence in correcting problems of mechanics and standard usage, as needed, in the context of student writing. Be aware of the responsibility of the writer to audience. Be aware that writing is a way to learn and to communicate.
Course requirements:

1. Revised rough drafts 2. Five essays 3. Seven quizzes 4. Final 5. Information Literacy

(points) 50 500 100 100 50

Accommodations: Students who need reasonable accommodation should contact the instructor or call Disability

Services for Students at 541-888-7405.

Policies on Missed Exams and Late Work: The grade of an essay handed in late will be reduced by 10 points for

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each class the paper is late. Quizzes cannot be made up, but the two lowest quiz grades will be dropped. Prewriting and rough drafts must be presented in class and cannot be made up. No late work is accepted during finals week.
Grading Scale and Standards:

10090 8980 7970 6960 590

A B C D F

Disclaimer Regarding Changes:

The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the schedule of assignments and nature of assignments in accordance to the demands of the material, the objectives of the course, and needs of the students.
Format: Use MLA style (p. 787 in your text). All final drafts of essays should be typed (double-spaced in a twelve point font) with one-inch margins all around. A centered title should be typed two spaces above the first line of the essay. The upper left-hand corner should include the students name, the date, and the number of the essay (all typed two spaces above the title). All pages should have the students last name typed in the upper right-hand corner. Essays should be stapled before class. Use MLA documentation style to indicate research sources. Participation: Regular attendance and participation are important for success in this course. Students, even when

absent, are responsible for all material presented in class and should obtain notes from other students or the instructor. Those absent when the grading criteria and requirements for assignments are presented will be at a disadvantage. Points given for rough drafts, quizzes, and in-class work cannot be made up.
Classroom Conduct: At Southwestern free and open discussion is essential to the exploration of ideas and

intellectual growth. No ideas or opinions are off-limits, but they must be expressed with civility and respect for others. Students should not engage in any type of behavior that disrupts the class or interferes with another students ability to learn. Simple courtesy is expected of all students and the instructor.
Privacy: The grades and progress of students must be kept private; therefore, each student, not a friend or a

classmate, must pick up all graded material. Discussions of a students grades must be conducted privately. Actual essays, however, are written to be read by the entire class or even other classes. As a matter of courtesy, I will ask permission before using a students essay as an example or part of instruction, but please regard your essays as public communication. Required Text: The St. Martins Guide to Writing Ninth Edition Rise B. Axelrod and Charles Cooper
Tentative Schedule of Assignments

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9/27 9/29 10/4 10/6

Introduction Sample writing Begin Essay One 1441 615627 Narrating and Rough draft of essay #1 due

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10/11 Final draft of essay #1 due Begin Essay Two 6498 10/13 628638 Describing 10/18 Rough draft due 10/20 Final draft of essay #2 due Begin Essay Three 126160

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10/25 Defining and Classifying 639658 10/27 Rough draft of essay #3 due 11/1 11/3
11/8 11/10

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Final draft of essay #3 due Begin Essay Four 504519 Critical Judgment vs. Personal Taste
Rough draft of essay #4 due Veterans Day (no classes)

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11/15 Final draft of essay #4 due Begin Essay #5 716727 11/17 Learning to See 11/22 Rough draft of essay #5 due 11/2425 Thanksgiving Vacation 11/29 Final draft of essay #5 due 814831 Essay Examinations 12/1 Review for Final

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December 58 Final Examinations

Cell Phone Use Policy Given the disruptive potential posed by cell phones, students are required to keep cell phones off during class lectures. Use of cell phones during laboratory exercises are permissible, but please consider those around you. Children in the Classroom Children represent a disruptive element for the classroom. They also increase the risk of accidents occurring in the laboratory. For those reasons, children should not be brought to either the classroom or the laboratory. Academic Honesty: Plagiarism And Cheating Cheating, plagiarism, and other acts of academic dishonesty are regarded as serious offenses. Instructors have the responsibility to submit, in a written report to the Dean of Students any such incident that cannot be resolved between the instructor and student. The policy of the Board of Education of Southwestern Oregon Community College on Student Rights, Student Code of Conduct, and Student Grievance Procedure outlines penalties ranging from admonition to expulsion from the class or college. In the policy, academic plagiarism is defined as: The intentional submission for evaluation to a college instructor or administrator of material based, in significant part, on work done by someone other than the submitter without reasonable written indication to the evaluator of the materials true source. Academic cheating is defined as The intentional submission for evaluation to a college instructor or administrator of material based, in part, on a source or sources forbidden by generally accepted standards or by regulation established by the evaluator and disclosed in a reasonable manner. The complete policy, student rights and responsibilities, penalties, and recourse through the Grievance Procedure can be found located in the Southwestern Oregon Student Handbook. Classroom Behavior Instructors have the responsibility to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior appropriate to the discipline and method of teaching. Students may not engage in any activity which the instructor deems disruptive or counterproductive to the goals of the class. Beepers, pagers, and cellular phones can be a nuisance and are not to be brought to the classroom. Instructors have the right to remove offending students from class. Repetition of the offense may result in expulsion from the course. Student Conduct Opt #1: Students must read and be familiar with the Code of Conduct as published in the Student Handbook, policies and procedures as outlined in campus publications, Southwestern Oregon policies. Opt. #2: Students in this (or any) program of study should be especially aware of the severe consequences of plagiarism. Students that submit work that is not their own will be dealt with quickly and severely. It will be the recommendation of the faculty to remove such students from the College. Opt. #3: Students that have a concern regarding any inappropriate conduct should bring it to the attention of their instructor, advisor, or Department Chair immediately. Inappropriate conduct situations will be reviewed immediately.

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Opt. #4: Students taking this course should be aware of the potential diversity of the artistic perception of the participants - particularly as applicable to violence, artistic statements, and nudity. Please keep your material and remarks professional and appropriate and be sensitive to individuals that have views different from your own. Americans with Disability Act Disability Accommodation Statement SWOCC recognizes the contribution that a diverse student body brings to the educational experience. If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Services Office for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Disability Services Office is located on the Southwestern campus in Student Support Services, Stensland Hall. Please call the following number for more information 888-7405. Equal Opportunity It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon to provide equal educational opportunity and employment opportunities and to provide service benefits to all students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable state of federal law. Affirmative Action Inquiries regarding application of these and other regulations should be directed to the Colleges Affirmative Action Office. Discrimination/Harassment Policy It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate administrator. Course Cancellations Notices of course cancellations at SWOCC are made through an automated system called ConnectEd. Notices of course cancellations will be sent to through the following messaging devices: voicemail text to cell phone email. To receive these important notices, please update your cell phone, telephone and email contact information through the front page of the SWOCC website or by logging into WebAdvisor, navigating to the User Account, choosing Address Change.

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WebAdvisor grading hints To help avoid those mysteriously disappearing grades Give every student a grade do not leave any students without grades Do not use plus or minus signs only A, B, C, D Only give grades as defined in Southwesterns 2010/2011 catalog, or refer to the Grading Instructions memo. But please do not grade with Y, W, or X. We know who you are! I grades require the I and the students CURRENT GRADE AND the date the completed contract is to expire. Grade IF expiration date 06/12/11 for example. See the Grading Instructions memo for a better explanation. Do not enter a date under the expiration date column unless you are grading with an incomplete grade. So do not use this column as a last day of attendance. We have a new column for last day of attendance. Please enter six digit dates for the students who stopped out before the term ended. Grade your classes quickly to keep WebAdvisor from timing out. After you enter your grades and hit submit, you will see a grade confirmation form. Double check your entries. You may screen print them just in case and send the screen prints to the division directors secretary. You can also screen print into an email to save paper. If your computer is too slow and cannot load WebAdvisor properly, use another computer on campus. Refer to the Grading Instructions for alternatives. Most importantly - Having problems? Dont give up - Please call Rocky Lavoie, Ext. 7425 or Shawn Liggett, Ext. 7221. We are here to help!

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