1. C ONCURRENT C REDIT 101 Northwest Nazarene University Concurrent Credit Program Summer Institute 2009

2. D EFINITION Through Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, qualified students can earn college credit prior to high school graduation. University- approved high school instructors teach the college courses during the normal school day. Such programs provide a direct connection between secondary and post-secondary institutions and an opportunity for collegial collaboration. Although courses in some CEPs may have some elements or characteristics of the programs stated below, CEPs are distinct programs from the following: ◦ Programs in which the high school student travels to the college campus to take courses prior to graduation during the academic year or during the summer. ◦ Programs where college faculty travel to the high school to teach courses to the high school students. ◦ The College Board Advanced Placement Program and the International Baccalaureate Program where standardized tests are used to assess students’ knowledge of a curriculum developed by a committee consisting of both college and high school faculty.

3. S TEPS TO O FFERING A C OURSE Instructor Approval Course Approval Student Registration Teaching the Course NNU and HS Faculty Responsibilities Course Evaluation Grading and Transcripts Benefits for Instructors Contact Information

4. I NSTRUCTOR A PPROVAL Application: ◦ Resume or Vita ◦ College Transcripts (unofficial) ◦ Additional requirements from Departments ◦ (Instructor minimum requirements available from CCP office) Applications are reviewed by the NNU Academic Department where the course is offered. Applicant is notified of decision.

5. C OURSE A PPROVAL Approved instructor submits course syllabus for approval. Course must: Be submitted on a syllabus template (available online or from the CCP office) Be aligned to the on-campus course Include required course topics and pedagogy Meet the grading standards of the department Resources: NNU and NNU-approved high school sample syllabi and course-specific requirements

6. S TUDENT R EGISTRATION Students may register for classes using the following options: During the regular class period CCP present program and register students at a high school parent information meeting Online (www.nnu.edu/concurrentcredit)www.nnu.edu/concurrentcredit Students MUST register and pay tuition for the college credit at the beginning of the class Tuition is $65 per credit; there is no payment plan for concurrent students for 2009-10

7. T EACHING THE C OURSE Concurrent credit instructor is considered adjunct faculty for NNU Additional material may be covered as long a NNU course requirements are met

8. NNU AND HS F ACULTY C OLLABORATION Summer Institute Spring Appreciation Dinner NNU Faculty Site Visits HS Faculty visit NNU Campus NNU and HS Faculty offer and participate in professional development opportunities Share ideas, materials, information

9. I NSTRUCTOR B ENEFITS Collaboration with NNU faculty in subject area Tuition Waiver for 3 continuing education credits Continuing education credit for 1. Summer Institute Attendance 2. Teaching a CCP course At least $350 instructor support NNU ID cards Free admission to athletic events Use of training facilities 20% NNU Bookstore discount Use of Riley Library services Desk copies of course materials upon request

10. C ONCURRENT C REDIT 101 Questions and Discussion