1. October 19, 2016
Academic and Student Affairs
Faculty Credentialing and Beyond Concurrent Enrollment Updates and Discussion
2016 Academic and Student Affairs Leadership Conference

2. Agenda
Concurrent enrollment updates: Jessica Espinosa – Minnesota State system office
Online 18 program: Boyd Bradbury – Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Postsecondary/Secondary Panel:
Mike Altomari – Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jill Abbott – Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Michael Werner – Mounds View Public Schools
Q & A

3. Updates HLC extension application Tested experience
Concurrent enrollment advisory boards
Pricing structure changes
NACEP accreditation

4. HLC Extension Application
Campuses completed campus-level information on application
System office will submit comprehensive application for the system
Currently reviewing appropriate timeline for submission
Response from HLC within 4-6 weeks after submission
Allows for communication with K12 partners and individual concurrent enrollment instructors to complete PD plan

5. Tested Experience
In spring 2016, systemwide workgroup developed a draft framework for the application of tested experience to faculty credentialing requirements.
The draft was shared with secondary and postsecondary stakeholders for feedback in late spring Leadership Council reviewed the draft framework and tabled the framework for further revision.
The tested experience framework will continue to be revised and refined during this academic year.

6. Concurrent Enrollment Advisory Boards
Valuable and critical stakeholder group
Serve as two-way communication between your campus and secondary partners
243 K-12 members, 158 postsecondary members
Fall Meeting Topics
Faculty qualifications and HLC extension application
Pricing structure changes
Tested experience

7. HLC Extension Application
Campuses to complete campus-level information on application
Due mid-September; If you need more time, please let Pakou know
System office will submit comprehensive application for the system
Currently reviewing appropriate timeline for submission
Response from HLC within 4-6 weeks after submission
Allows for communication with K12 partners and individual concurrent enrollment instructors to complete PD plan

8. Pricing Structure Changes
New pricing structure changes shared with advisory boards
Compile questions and feedback; Send to Pakou by November 4, 2016
Compelling arguments will be considered
Contact Pakou & Deb Bednarz (Finance) if you have any questions about the PowerPoint template and information

9. NACEP Accreditation
2015 legislation requires all concurrent enrollment program to be accredited by the National Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Programs by
Congratulations to Minnesota West Community and Technical College and Minnesota State Community and Technical College for achieving NACEP accreditation this year!

10. Minnesota State Concurrent Enrollment Programs
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Anoka Technical College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Bemidji State University
Central Lakes College*
Century College
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Hennepin Technical College
Hibbing Community College
Inver Hills Community College
Lake Superior College
Mesabi Range College*
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minnesota State Community and Technical College*
Minnesota State College- Southeast Technical*
Minnesota State University- Mankato*
Minnesota West Community and Technical College*
Normandale Community College
North Hennepin Community College
Northland Community and Technical College*
Northwest Technical College
Pine Technical and Community College
Rainy River Community College
Ridgewater College*
Riverland Community College*
Rochester Community and Technical College
Saint Paul College
Southwest Minnesota State University*
South Central College
St. Cloud State University*
St. Cloud Technical and Community College
Vermillion Community College
*Accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnership (NACEP)

11. 18 Online (Northwest Regional Partnership) Legislation Basics (see SF 3062)
LCSC, NWSC, MSUM Partnership
3 million dollars for course development, scholarships, and stipends
Online graduate courses (18 credits per area) at a reduced credit rate
Priority given to LCSC and NWSC teachers, but open to others based on available slots

12. 18 Online Brochure See brochure for details
Flow Chart (obtain required content credits—up to 18 and/or master’s degree)
Free credits in content areas, free books, lane changes and/or stipends
Online courses
January 2017 start date for some content areas with more online each semester

13. Basics of School District/18 Online Partnership Agreements
School Districts will provide:
A staff list of concurrent enrollment instructors and prospective concurrent enrollment instructors.
Pre-approval for lane changes for all courses in Online 18.
Approval form for teachers to participate in courses and understanding that teachers may be paid a stipend for participation from the cooperative.
Time for Service Cooperative staff to observe and access staff
Substitute teachers or mileage if necessary.
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The Online 18 partnership will provide:
Tuition for concurrent enrollment teachers to participate in applicable graduate level courses with Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Stipends to teachers of full member districts only if the member district instructors have maximized their lane placement in the full member district of the cooperative.
Textbooks if applicable.

14. 18 Online Contact Information
Jeremy Kovash, LCSC Executive Director,
Josh Nelson, LCSC Manager of Education Services,
Dr. Bruce Jensen, NWSC Executive Director,
Dr. Ok-Hee Lee, CEHS Dean,
Dr. Lisa Karch, MSUM Director of Graduate Studies,
Dr. Boyd Bradbury, Professor,

15. Panel Discussion Mike Altomari – Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jill Abbott– Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Michael Werner – Mounds View Public Schools
How are you engaging with your partners and communicating information?
How are your local partners responding to the evolving landscape including credentialing, pricing, and other changes?
What are the challenges within your local context?

16. Mounds View Public Schools Michael Werner
MVPS Overview
MVPS Response to Changing Landscape
MVPS Challenges

17. Jessica Espinosa, Director of College Transitions