College in High School Program
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College in High School Program
2014-2015
What is the College in High School (CHS) Program?
• Awards college credit for the successful completion of approved courses offered at participating high school
• Special SUNY reduced tuition rate• Students are SUNY Potsdam non-matriculated undergraduates• Students receive SUNY Potsdam transcript upon course
completion• Most credits can be transferred to other institutions, at the
discretion of the receiving institution
Admission Requirements:• Minimum of 80.0 grade point average in a Regents/College
preparatory curriculum• Completion of CHS Student Application• Copy of high school transcript
• $175 per class per student– Reduced tuition rate vs. $836.30– Includes College & Transcript Fees
Associated Cost:
Benefits of ParticipationStudent:• Enhance college applications – Taking
college level coursework in HS reflects well
• Introduced to college level work in the comfort of the HS environment
• Get ahead – double major, add a minor, internships, study abroad - over 40% of entering freshmen come to Potsdam with either AP, IB or College credits
• Fulfill general education or language requirements
• Save money $$$• Receive college and career advice
High School:• Benefit from SUNY Potsdam
Faculty Mentors• Augmented college and
career preparation assistance
• Become more attractive to college recruiters who may visit your school
The Process
TIMELINE
Course Propos
als
Articulation
Agreements
Develop &
Conduct Course
May – June • Request for course proposals from
high schoolsJune – August• Proposal ReviewJuly – September• Articulation Agreements signedOctober 1• Student applications due October – December• Faculty Liaison class visit #1October – June• College & Career Prep Series
(Beta)November – December• Tuition payments dueMarch – June• Faculty Liaison class visit #2July 1• Final grades due
Students Apply
Admin & Processi
ngGrading
1. COURSE PROPOSALS
Course Propos
als
Articulation
Agreements
Develop &
Conduct Course
SUNY Potsdam:• SUNY Potsdam reaches out
to High Schools guidance counselors
High School:• High Schools nominate any
advanced courses with Partnership Information Form
• Submit course syllabus
• Instructor resume• Instructor Information
FormSUNY Potsdam:• Materials forwarded to
academic departments for review
• Equivalency designation set
Students Apply
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Instructor Resume(s) for each
class
Course Syllabus/I
for each class
2. ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Course Propos
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Articulation
Agreements
Develop &
Conduct Course
SUNY Potsdam:• Affiliation Agreement is
created and forwarded to High School along with Faculty Liaison contact information and SUNY course syllabus
High School:• High School instructor(s),
Guidance Counselor, and Principal sign agreement
• Return signed agreement to Extended Education
SUNY Potsdam:• Department Chair,
Extended Education, and Provost signatures
• Copy of completed agreement forwarded to High School
Students Apply
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SUNY Course Syllabus
for each approved class
3. DEVELOP & CONDUCT COURSE
Course Propos
als
Articulation
Agreements
Develop &
Conduct Course
High School:• Instructor tweaks course (if
desired) in conjunction with SUNY Faculty Liaison and SUNY equivalent course syllabus
• Instructor teaches course as usual, consulting SUNY Faculty Liaison if needed
SUNY Potsdam:• SUNY Faculty Liaison
makes 1-2 class visits throughout the academic year to observe and provide feedback, ensuring academic rigor consistent with equivalent SUNY course Student
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4. STUDENTS APPLY
Course Propos
als
Articulation
Agreements
Develop &
Conduct Course
High School:• Within first month of class,
any student interested in taking course for college credit (typically Jr or Sr with 80+ GPA) submits application to designated High School Designee
• Designee forwards all applications and student transcripts to Extended Education by October 1
NEW: Accepted CHS students will receive information and be
eligible to participate in a College and Career
Preparation Series provided by SUNY Potsdam’s Office of
Admissions and Experiential Education Office (In the works)
Students Apply
Admin & Processi
ngGrading
Student Transcript
for each student
5. ADMIN & PROCESSING
Course Propos
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Articulation
Agreements
SUNY Potsdam:• High School Instructor is
entered into system as adjunct faculty
• Courses are created and students enrolled
• Students receive confirmation letter acknowledging enrollment and including “P number” and instructions on obtaining transcript
• Invoice generated for total amount of enrollments and sent to High School Representative
High School:• High School collects
payments from students ($175 per class)
• Issues one check to SUNY Potsdam for total amount
Students Apply
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Student Name and Address
6. GRADING
Course Propos
als
Articulation
Agreements
Develop &
Conduct Course
High School:• High School submits final
grades for each CHS student to Extended Education by July 1
SUNY Potsdam:• Extended Education enters
final grade for student• Registrar’s office provides
final transcript to student upon request
Students Apply
Admin & Processi
ngGrading
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Potential Courses
Karla FennellCoordinator of Special SessionsOffice of Extended Education
www.Potsdam.edu/ExtEd
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