Dual Enroll/Early College Enrollment Procedures Guide

Table of Contents

Program Overview

North Central Michigan College began concurrent enrollment in the Fall of 2013. Concurrent enrollment (CE) is defined at North Central as courses that are offered in area high schools in specially designated sections that cover the same college course content while eliminating travel barriers. CE offers students the opportunity to earn semester-based college credits that will appear on a North Central transcript and that may be transferred to any public or private university in the state. CE courses are taught by a high school teacher who has been qualified as an adjunct instructor by North Central or by an adjunct instructor hired by North Central. CE courses follow the same course syllabus and semester guidelines as other North Central courses.

Concurrent enrollment courses are offered in the high school with a minimum of 10 students. Once minimum enrollment has been met, it is possible to allow 50% of total enrollment to be non-registered students.  Students participating in CE courses, who are choosing not to enroll in the course for college credit, shall still meet all applicable course prerequisites and placement requirements and shall adhere to the same textbook and curriculum.

Concurrent enrollment courses taught by a North Central approved high school instructor will be offered for $45 per contact hour for in-district (Emmet County) and $50 per contact hour for out-of-district schools. Concurrent enrollment courses taught by North Central adjunct faculty will be charged NCMC tuition rates at in-district (Emmet County) and out-of-district cost per contact hour.  North Central will bill each high school for the number of enrolled students after the official add/drop date for the course.

The policies and procedures contained herein have been established and adopted to ensure consistent quality and academic integrity throughout the program.

Program Contacts

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Section I

Academic Standards and Transcripts

Course Outline/Syllabus

The course outline/syllabus used in each North Central Now! (NCN) course must be the same or equivalent to the corresponding course taught on the North Central campus, including course objectives, grading standards, evaluation, assessment, and learning outcomes; this syllabus must be adhered to by all students participating in the class.

Credit from Two Institutions for Same Class

Approved North Central Now! instructors may NOT offer concurrent credit for another institution to students within the same class being taught for North Central concurrent credit.

Academic Standards

Admission to North Central is a privilege which carries with it the responsibility for appropriate academic achievement. The college reserves the right to place a student on probation or suspend a student whose academic achievement is such that continued enrollment would not be in the best interest of the College or the student.

A student is placed on academic probation when their cumulative grade point average at North Central after enrolling in six semester hours credits falls below 2.00, the minimum level considered to be in good academic standing. North Central will review each student who is placed on academic probation to determine if they will be allowed to enroll in future classes.

Student Records

Dual and concurrent classes are designed to challenge highly motivated students. Course requirements and grading standards are the same as those in courses offered on campus. Students should be aware the credits and grades earned through dual and concurrent enrollment will appear on a North Central Michigan College transcript that will serve as a part of permanent academic record. It will also be used to calculate cumulative grade point average and satisfactory academic progress for financial aid.

Students will be required to disclose enrollment and grades when transferring to other colleges and universities.

Classroom Standards

High School students participating as either a dual enrolled student taking a class on campus or as a concurrent student taking a class in the high school will be held to the same standards as any student taking a class on campus. Academic rigor is essential for student success.

Students should arrange their schedules so that they may attend class and have time to properly prepare for the next class. Normally a college student will study two hours outside of class for every one hour the class meets. For example, if the class is 3 credits, the student should plan on spending 6 hours per week outside of class, in addition to class time, for a total of 9 hours a week, to be successful with the college course.

This may mean that some students who are involved in extracurricular activities may not be able to participate in favorite sports or activities and be successful in the college classroom at the same time.

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Section II

Approval/Denial of Instructors and/or Courses

Following are the steps that are to be followed in obtaining the approval of a high school partnership in proposed courses and instructors.

1. The high school requests a North Central course using the North Central Now! Instructor and Course Request Form to the NCN! Program Coordinator of a desired partnership in the NCN! CE program.
2. If the high school is seeking approval for a high school instructor to teach the class, the high school will need to submit the credentials for the instructor at the time of the request. Please see the Adjunct Faculty Qualifications (Section V of this document) for requirements.
3. The NCN! Program Coordinator will forward the high school instructor’s credentials and course request (see NCN! Concurrent Enrollment Course Request Form) to the appropriate Dean for approval. If adjunct faculty is requested and the course is approved, the appropriate Dean will send request of hiring of adjunct instructor for the course to the Adjunct Faculty Coordinator.
4. The high schools will receive written notification (letter or email) of approval or denial of the instructor credentials and/or course within two weeks of request. The high schools will receive written notification (letter or email) of approval or denial of the instructor credentials and/or course within two weeks of request.
5. Once course is approved, The NCN! Concurrent Enrollment Course Request Form will be sent to the Registrar by the NCN! Program Coordinator. The Registrar will assign a section number specific to the class. A beginning designator of “X” to indicate a concurrent enrollment class and an ending designator of either “H” or “N”. “H” indicates a high school instructor, and a “N” indicates a North Central adjunct instructor.
6. The Registrar send the NCN! Concurrent Enrollment Course Request Form with the assigned section number to the NCN! Program Coordinator, Deans, Bookstore, Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Business Office.
7. The NCN! Program Coordinator will then email the assigned course section number to the partner high school counselor for registration purposes.
8. A North Central Faculty Liaison will be assigned to a newly approved high school faculty for course planning within as soon as practical with the expectation that planning with a first-time instructor will begin by the beginning of the term. See Faculty Liaison section of this guide for expectations and responsibilities of the liaison.

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Section III

Students

Eligibility

Consistent with the recommendations of the Michigan Department of Education, eligibility for courses through NCN! CE is based on a combination of factors including teacher and counselor recommendations and standardized test scores.

The MME, SAT scores are designed to indicate whether a student is ready for college success. In approving a student for CE, high school counselors and principals use the guidelines provided by the Michigan Department of Education and their assessment of the student’s readiness for such work. At a minimum, federally based ability to benefit scores of 320 in SAT English and Reading should be used to qualify students for participation in NCN! The endorsement of the high school principal is a requirement for enrollment in CE courses.

The action of the State legislature in 2012 amended the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (PSEOA) (Public Act 160 of 1996) and the Career and Technical preparation Action (Public Act 258 of 2000) to expand dual enrollment opportunities for high school students. Qualified students may begin taking dual enrollment classes in 9th grade and may take up to 10 dual enrollment classes in grades 9-12. Dual enrollment courses can be used to satisfy the requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) if the content and assessment are aligned.

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The Application and Enrollment Process

Students who are interested in North Central Now courses should apply online through the College’s website, www.ncmich.edu and should seek the endorsement of their high school counselor or principal. Only those students who have received the school’s endorsement will be enrolled in the selected dual or concurrent course. High school counselors should scan and email in a completed Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Request Form to the Admissions Specialist to register a student for a class. A North Central representative will visit each concurrent enrollment class in the first few weeks of the semester to ensure that the enrollment process is complete and to review the expectations of the College for all its students. If a student changes their mind and wishes to withdraw from the course, a Dual/Concurrent Change of Schedule Request Form needs to be scanned and emailed, by the high school counselor, to the Admissions Specialist for removal of the student from the class.

Student Add/Drop/Withdraw Schedule

Student add/drop/withdraw – Use Dual Enrollment Change of Schedule Form for All.  Form is included in this document on page 38.

Adds: Concurrent enrolled students may add concurrent classes within the first week of high school semester date.

Drops: Concurrent enrolled students may drop a concurrent class by the day before the start date of the high school semester date. The high school will receive a 100% refund.

Concurrent enrolled students may drop a concurrent class within the first week of the high school semester date. After the first week of the high school semester, the high school will receive a no refund.

Withdraw: Concurrent enrolled students may withdraw, to receive a “W” on their transcript, with two weeks left in the semester. After withdrawing, the concurrent enrolled student is allowed to remain in the classroom to complete course to receive high schools credit.

Class Cancellation

If the high school or college cancels the class for any reason, the counselor does not need to email in Dual/Concurrent Change of Schedule Form. The Registrar will remove the students from the class. It is the high school’s responsibility to notify students of the cancellation.

Disciplinary Actions

Violations of the Student Code of Conduct Standards are subject to disciplinary action. After considering information presented at a hearing, the Dean of Student Success or the Campus Judicial Committee will make a decision as to guilt or innocence. In the case of a "guilty" decision, the Dean of Student Success or the Campus Judicial Committee will determine the appropriate sanction.

Appropriate action may include, but is not limited to:

1. Warning: A "Warning" is an official reprimand which expresses College dissatisfaction with the student's conduct and which clarifies expected behavior in the future.

2. Probation: "Probation" status indicates that any violation of Student Code of Conduct Standards within the probationary period shall result in more severe disciplinary action against the student that could include suspension from the institution. Probation itself does not carry with it any restrictions; but, in addition to probation, it is possible for a student to be required to complete a work assignment, make restitution or be prohibited from holding an office or representing the College in any activity.

3. Removal from a Course: If removal from a course occurs, a student may continue to attend other classes but may not resume attendance in the course from which he or she has been removed. In the event a student is removed from a course, he or she will be given either a F in accordance with the College's catalog and they cannot withdraw from the course.

4. Suspension: "Suspension" is an action that separates the student from the institution for a definite period (days, weeks, semesters, etc.) Such action will specify the conditions required for readmission, as well as the date the student will be eligible to return.

5. Expulsion: "Expulsion" is an action that permanently separates the student from the institution.

6. Specific Orders: "Specific Orders" is an action which may stand-alone or be issued with another sanction. Specific orders may include, but are not limited to, performance or nonperformance of specific acts, loss of certain privileges, and payment of fines and/or restitution.

Interim Suspension

In certain circumstances, the Dean of Student Success or his/her designee, may impose a suspension prior to the hearing before a Judicial Committee.

1. Interim suspension may be imposed only:

   1. To ensure the safety and well-being of members of the college community or preservation of college property.

   2. To ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being.

   3. If the student poses a definite threat of disruption or interference with the normal conduct of operations of the College.

2. During the period of interim suspension the student shall be denied access to the campus (including being barred from classes) and/or all other college activities or privileges for which he/she might otherwise be eligible as the Dean of Student Services may determine to be appropriate.

3. The interim suspension shall continue until the student’s due process procedures are complete. The hearing for this matter should be held as soon as is practicable.

Student Grievance Process

While attending North Central Michigan College, students sometimes have misunderstandings or experience difficulty with a college employee. When students feel they have been treated unfairly and believe that one or more of their student rights have been violated, they can pursue a remedy or solution to the problem through the Student Grievance Process.

NOTE: The Student Grievance Process is designed to address violations of student rights; when a student wishes to appeal a final grade, complain specifically of sexual harassment, or is the subject of an academic dishonesty or code of conduct violation, separate policies listed below should be used. The Student Grievance process is not designed for these other issues involving students:

• Academic Dishonesty
• Grade Appeal
• Student Code of Conduct Violation
• Sexual Harassment

As used in these procedures, “days” shall mean actual school days during which the College is in session and regular classes are held; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are not included.

Informal Grievance: Level 1

Student is required to meet with staff member(s) and/or immediate supervisor of the staff member(s) to mutually resolve the matter. This discussion must take place within ten (10) days of the alleged incident.

Formal Grievance: Level 2

If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily on the informal Grievance Level 1, either party may proceed to the Formal Grievance Level 2. Within five (5) days of completion of the informal procedure, and not later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the alleged incident, the student may choose to file a Student Grievance Form, which is available in the student portal. The appropriate Vice President will investigate the allegation and determine if a hearing is necessary. The Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs is responsible for issues involving faculty and that are academic in nature. The Vice President of Finance and Facilities is responsible for employees in that division. All other student-initiated concerns fall under the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs. If a hearing is necessary, the student may exercise one of two options.

1. The student may proceed to a Judicial Committee, which will be responsible for deciding and forwarding it to the Vice President for implementation.

2. The student may request that the appropriate Vice President handle the case. The Vice President shall decide the case within ten (10) days of the Student Grievance Form being filed.

The Judicial Committee will be composed of three full-time College employees and two students and will be appointed by the Vice President. The Vice President will appoint one of the employees to chair the hearing. The members of this committee must have no vested interest in the matter. The Vice President shall not sit on this committee. The Judicial Committee shall meet within ten (10) days of the Vice President’s appointment.

Formal Grievance: Level 3

The decision of the Judicial Committee may be appealed to the Vice President. This appeal must occur, in writing, within five (5) days of the Committee’s decision. The decision of the Vice President shall be final and shall be communicated within seven (7) days of receipt of the appeal.

If the student requests the Vice President to handle the case, he/she may appeal to the President, in writing, within five (5) days of the Vice President’s decision. The decision of the President shall be final and will be given in writing within seven (7) days of receipt of the appeal. This represents the conclusion of the appeal process.

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Section V

High School Instructors

North Central Michigan College ensures that all instructors teaching concurrent enrollment courses meet the same minimum qualifications required of faculty teaching the same course on campus.

In accordance with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, the College maintains reasonable, transparent, and consistently applied policies and procedures for determining that faculty are qualified. These policies apply to all instructors, including high school instructors teaching North Central courses through concurrent enrollment. Institutions determine faculty qualifications based on:

• Achievement of academic credentials
• Progress toward academic credentials
• Equivalent or tested experience
• Or a combination of these factors 

Download the 2025 HLC Faculty Qualifications Guidelines.

High school instructors teaching North Central Now! (NCN!) courses must meet the credentialing standards outlined below.

I. General Education / Transfer Courses (English, Communications, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences)

An instructor must meet one of the following:

Route 1

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or relevant subfield.

Route 2

Master’s degree in another discipline and at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

Route 3 (Academic + Tested Experience)

Master’s degree in another discipline and:

AND

Documented tested experience demonstrating discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with federal General Schedule (GS-7) expectations or equivalent professional standards. Time in service alone does not constitute tested experience. A minimum of 9 graduate credits in the discipline is required under all tested-experience pathways.

Candidates qualifying under Routes 1 or 2 should experience little difficulty demonstrating credential eligibility through academic transcripts.

Candidates seeking qualification under Route 3 (Academic + Tested Experience) must provide complete and current documentation of:

• Graduate coursework in the discipline
• Relevant professional experience

• Evidence of discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)

Where applicable, tested experience will be evaluated using federal General Schedule (GS-7) classification standards for the discipline. Candidates are encouraged to review the applicable GS classification series when available.

For disciplines that do not have a corresponding GS-7 classification through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), or where professional experience does not directly align with an existing GS description (e.g., American Sign Language instruction, Religion, Communications, journalism, or similar fields), the same vetting process will apply. In such cases:

• Appropriate professional experience may be evaluated using an equivalent conversion framework;
• Clearly defined measures of tested experience must be documented;

• Academic credentials remain the primary basis for qualification.

All candidates qualifying under Route 3 must present a minimum of nine (9) graduate credits in the discipline, interdisciplinary field, or relevant subfield, regardless of tested experience.

The candidate must furnish documentation substantiating both:

• Time in service; and

• Demonstrated KSA equivalency appropriate to the discipline.

The reviewing Dean will document the academic credits, conversion determination (if applicable), professional experience, and evidence supporting the substitution of experience for academic credentials.

The Dean determines whether submitted documentation meets institutional standards under the GS equivalency framework. Appeals regarding qualification decisions may be directed to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs.

II. Occupational / Career & Technical Courses (Accounting, Business, CIS, Criminal Justice, IT, Management, Marketing, Welding, Health Fields, etc.)

An instructor must meet one of the following:

Route 1

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or relevant subfield.

Route 2

Master’s degree in another discipline and at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

Route 3 (Academic + Tested Experience + Credentials)

 

Industry-recognized certifications or licenses may include (as appropriate to the discipline): CPA, SHRM, MCOLES, RN/NCLEX, NIMS, Microsoft certifications, CST, CNA, EMS licensure, and others recognized by the appropriate Dean.

Professional experience must be directly related to the discipline being taught. Teaching experience alone is not sufficient.

III. Documentation and Review Process

High school instructors seeking approval must submit:

• Current résumé or curriculum vitae
• All undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Documentation of relevant professional experience
• Applicable licenses or certifications
• Any additional materials requested by the Dean

Documentation for occupational faculty qualifications may include, but is not limited to:

• Supervisory evaluations specifying nature of work completed consonant with specific knowledge, skills, attributes (KSAs) required
• Contracts and client evaluations specifying specific duties and scope of work completed, for self-employed candidates
• Letter certifying qualification from the appropriate tribal executive body
• Letter from a recognized body or organization certifying qualification in a language for which graduate academic study is not readily available (e.g., American Sign Language)
• Recognized, independent systems of testing, including the American Council of Teaching Foreign Language/Language Testing International (ACTFL/LTI)
  • For those desiring experience equivalency in languages that are tested by ACTFL/LTI:
    • All four dimensions of communication must be tested: reading, writing, speaking (interview), and listening
    • The candidate must receive Superior ratings or higher in each of the areas for them to count toward tested experience equivalency.
• Other external certifications or credentials from recognized bodies, as applicable.
• Juried or otherwise competitively ranked and awarded pieces of work appropriate to the field
• Peer-reviewed publication(s) in appropriate venues relevant to the field
• Academic transcript data indicating performance in the relevant discipline to be taught
• Other documents or experience, as deemed appropriate by the Dean, and, if necessary, the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs.

Documentation for occupational faculty qualifications may include, but is not limited to:

 

Credential review is conducted using the College’s Faculty Qualifications Review process. 

The appropriate Dean determines qualification status. Final approval or denial is communicated to the high school administration by the NCN! Program Coordinator.

Appeals may be directed to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs.

IV. Ongoing Compliance

All approved instructors must:

• Maintain appropriate credentials
• Provide updated documentation if qualifications change
• Teach courses consistent with the approved syllabus and academic standards

Failure to meet or maintain qualification standards may result in revocation of teaching approval

Instructor Responsibilities and Expectations

North Central Now! instructors must agree and adhere to the following responsibilities. Teaching privileges maybe revoked for any NCN instructor who does not comply with all policies, procedures, and requirements established by North Central Michigan College and North Central Now!

1. Submission of all required human resource paperwork prior to teaching a course through NCN, and as requested thereafter.
2. Participation in a one-time orientation session when first teaching for North Central Now!
3. Providing a copy each semester (to both the faculty liaison and the NCN Program Coordinator) of the common course outline/syllabus {the syllabus is due before the end of the second week of the semester}, demonstrating equivalency for course objectives, assignments, grading standards, assessments, and learning outcomes as established for the corresponding course on the North Central campus.
4. When a textbook is not being used on campus, the instructor from the high school will have access to the supplemental materials that are being used on campus. Additionally, when there isn’t a textbook being used on campus, the high school instructor may use an AP textbook, if one is already used at the high school. When selecting textbooks for North Central Now! classes taught in area high schools, the College commits to selecting and using a textbook for at least three years, allowing the College bookstore and area high schools to maximize the financial and intellectual return on their investment. However, if there is a significant revision impacting the curriculum, an instructor with the approval of the dean may replace the textbook. As part of this program, North Central will try to make available rental textbooks for concurrent enrollment courses. This will be done on a case-by-case basis, and the college does not guarantee rentals can be made available for all courses.
5. Posting student grades electronically in accordance with the guidelines and timeframes set forth by North Central Michigan College and North Central Now!
6. Informing students of access to the North Central Now! Student Handbook and guide to enrolled students, all available on the NCMC website.
7. Submitting copies of student work, exams, assessments, and/or grades as requested by the faculty liaison and/or North Central Now! office.
8. Providing students with class time, computer/internet access, and instructions to complete the course evaluation at the conclusion of each course/semester.
9. Retrieving all electronic correspondence sent by the North Central Now! office through the email address(es) provided during the instructor approval process. The instructor is also responsible for working with the high school’s information technology personnel to ensure that there are no firewall issues restricting the delivery of email correspondence from the North Central Now! office.
10. Participation in periodic classroom visits with the designated faculty liaison. Visits will be determined and scheduled by the faculty liaison and shall occur at least once per semester for each class the liaison supports.
11. If the high school instructor is unable to teach the concurrent credit course due to absence, s/he or another school representative must notify the Dean of Business, Education and Adjunct Faculty, Michele Andrews, immediately. North Central Now! will consult with the school regarding the situation and based upon the circumstances, will determine a course of action. If a long-term substitute teacher is needed, and those with background and experience equivalent to the normal North Central adjunct credentials are available, they may apply for an emergency approval for the remainder of the semester or year in which the course is being taught. Once approved, North Central Now! staff and faculty liaisons will work with the substitute teacher to ensure that the approved syllabus for the college course continues to be followed, and that appropriate assessment and pedagogy is employed in the teaching of the course content.
12. North Central Now! instructors must abide by all guidelines pertaining to privacy and confidentiality as stipulated in the North Central Michigan College Faculty/Staff Policy Manual, in accordance with the college FERPA guidelines. North Central Now! instructors may provide confidential student information to the school or to a student’s parent if they have a consent form signed by the student that allows the information to be released to the individual or entity requesting the information.
13. Attend a mandatory yearly meeting on the Petoskey campus to learn about updates and address any issues or concerns that come up.
14. Submission of a signed North Central Now! Instructor Agreement.

Role of Faculty Liaison-see section on Faculty Liaison

Course Syllabi

Master course syllabi are used to develop a course syllabus and are available from Dean of Business, Education, and Adjunct Faculty. Each master course syllabus will identify certain elements as defined by the Course Learning Outcome (CLO)  that are expected to be learned by students taking the course. The Profile can enable faculty members to clarify what students should know and be able to do because it shows how skills, knowledge and abilities “ratchet up” between degree levels. Course syllabus must be completed and published in Simple Syllabus by the end of the second week of each semester that the course is taught.

Classroom set-up

Instructors will decide on the level of technology for use in the classroom. North Central encourages the use of technology to aid in better instruction or to better engage students.

Classes taught in the high schools should be able to provide the same access to the internet as classes taught on campus.

Classroom Visits

Purpose

The site/class visit is an important activity for ensuring the academic integrity of the North Central course content, providing North Central Now! instructors with support, and maintaining professional discourse between the NCN instructors and the North Central faculty.

Although NCN instructors may vary their methods and specific syllabi to some extent to accommodate their individual teaching style, it is important to be able to assure the college division overseeing the course and any institutions accepting NCN credit for transfer that the course taught in the high school is of the same academic quality as the same course taught on the North Central campus.

Quality of instruction can be observed in terms of these factors:

• Instructor's knowledge and understanding of the topic
• Strength of the instructor's presentation
• Extent that the course content is representative of the university course
• Classroom atmosphere which encourages learning and an exchange of information
• Student interest and involvement
• Instructor/student relationship
• Grading policies, examinations used, criteria for grade
• Observation of weaknesses that may interfere with the desired outcome of the course. These may relate to procedural concerns, time management, facilities, availability of supplementary resources, etc.

If there are concerns in any of the above factors, they should be noted on the site/class visit report form. Any problematic areas should be discussed with the NCN instructor in a tactful manner and with a willingness to better understand what constraints and limitations may be present in the high school teaching environment.

Frequency

Faculty liaisons are required to conduct site/class visits as a component of their NCN responsibilities. Site/class visits will occur no less than once a semester for each class that they are supporting. The liaison is responsible for creating a timeline and tracking when site/class visits are due for each NCN instructor s/he works with. Should items for immediate concern present themselves, the faculty liaison reserves the right to request a follow-up observation; this observation may be scheduled at the liaison’s discretion between the NCN instructor and the faculty liaison, or the instructor and the appropriate North Central Dean.

Visitation

During the visit, the faculty liaison will observe a typical class session, followed by discussion with the NCN instructor that includes:

• How well the course is progressing
• Students' abilities, interest, and involvement
• Grading and assessment criteria
• Instructional strategies & evaluation
• Recommendations/concerns with course implementation

If time does not permit for discussion during the site/class visit, the faculty liaison will follow up with the NCN instructor via email or phone within one week.

Reporting

The faculty liaison must submit the “Site Visit Report Form” to the NCN office and Dean within one week of the site visit

Grade Submission

During the semester grades:
Because of FERPA, grades earned during the semester should not be entered into the high school’s grade tracking system. If the high school requests the student’s progress for eligibility, you may inform the high school whether the student is eligible or not. During the semester grades should be entered through Brightspace only. The Registrar’s office will send the final grade to the high school for entry on the high school transcript. It is not the adjunct or approved high school instructor’s responsibility to submit grades to the high school.

Illness/Medical Leave/Substitution

For high school instructors, if you are ill or miss a class for one or two days, contact your principal and proceed as you normally would for other classes. For North Central adjuncts, contact the Dean of Business and Adjunct Faculty for a substitution and contact with the high school.

If faculty, either high school or adjunct, is gone longer for a conference or medical leave, they should contact the Dean of Business, Education and Adjunct Faculty at North Central to make arrangements for a qualified sub to take the place in the CE class and to work with the high school principals.

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Section VI

Faculty Liaison

The quality and academic rigor of the North Central Now! program is heavily dependent on the active participation of the faculty liaison. All courses offered through NCN that have high school instructors are required to have a North Central faculty liaison to provide curriculum oversight and support.

Faculty liaisons may be full time or adjunct faculty members as appointed by the divisional dean. Liaisons must agree to serve in accordance with the responsibilities contained herein, and with all North Central policies and procedures.

Faculty Liaison Responsibilities

1. In accordance with program policies, all North Central Now! courses with high school instructors must have an approved faculty liaison to provide curriculum oversight and support to NCN instructors.
2. Faculty liaisons may be full time or adjunct North Central faculty members as appointed by the appropriate Dean and agree to serve in accordance with the Faculty Liaison Responsibilities and the policies and procedures contained herein.
3. Faculty liaisons should understand that their work will begin prior to the semester in which the course is taught for credit; during that time, liaisons should make themselves available to assist the NCN instructor with course planning.
4. Faculty liaisons will provide North Central Now! instructors information concerning course objectives, grading standards, learning outcomes, the Brightspace course management platform, classroom activities, assessment, evaluation, teaching methodologies, and other topics related to maintaining the academic integrity of the North Central course. The final decision as to whether the academic content of the NCN course meets college standards is the responsibility of the faculty liaison.
5. Faculty liaisons will be available to respond to questions from North Central Now! instructors and will provide recommendations for solutions to issues as needed.
6. Faculty liaisons will coordinate with NCN instructors to ensure that the instructors are utilizing textbooks and course materials consistent with North Central textbook policy, outlined above in “Instructor Responsibilities and Expectations.”
7. Faculty liaisons will conduct periodic site/class visits for each concurrent credit course for which they provide mentorship. Liaisons should visit one class section for each different North Central course being taught by each of their assigned NCN instructors at each school per semester.

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Section VII

Resources

Accessibility Services

NCMC provides Disability Services for students with documented disabilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), dual enrollment students are protected by the same rights to reasonable testing accommodations as other college students; however, they must register with the college's Disability Services Office and provide documentation of their disability to receive accommodations.  Students need to initiate this process by contacting the Accessibility Services Coordinator at 348-6619.   These accommodations may range from longer test-taking times to more conducive physical facilities in the classroom. 

As an adjunct faculty member, they will receive a notification from the Accessibility Services Coordinator describing reasonable accommodations that the student may require. They will then work with the Accessibility Services Coordinator to provide the necessary accommodations. It is important that the adjunct faculty direct any students requesting accommodations to the Accessibility Services Coordinator; they are not to make arrangements for accommodations without the express written approval from the Director of Accessibility Services Coordinator.

Concurrent enrolled students will need to contact Accessibility Services Coordinator at NCMC. The Accessibility Services Coordinator will process requests and coordinate any services with local schools.

Tutoring

The Tutoring and Testing Center’s (TTC) goal is to help students become independent learners and achieve their own personal and academic goals. They offer free tutoring to North Central students in any courses offered at the college. The lab staffs at the Petoskey campus have professional tutors in math and English. In addition, peer tutors are available who have been recommended by instructors and/or have successfully completed the course that they tutor. For CE students, TTC can provide tutoring at our Gaylord, Cheboygan or Petoskey Campus. Tutoring sessions are also available by Skype upon request.

Tutoring information packets will be made available at the high schools.

Learning Lab

A space for students to study and receive learning support in the Student and Community Resource Center (SCRC) Room 535 – M-Th 8:30-7; Fri. 8:30-5

• Tutoring is available in the Learning Lab by Appointment* or Drop-in:
  • Math Lab - Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Fridays by appointment
  • Writing Lab - Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Reading Lab - Monday & Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Nurse Tutoring - By appointment for students accepted into the Nursing Program

• Net Tutor
  • NetTutor offers live tutoring on-demand, question drop-off, and writing feedback. Tutors are subject matter experts trained in how to translate tutoring best practices and learning strategies to support students online.
  • To use the Free Online Net Tutor
    • Log into your Portal
    • Go to My Brightspace
    • Click on the Get Help drop down menu
    • Click FREE 24/7 Online Tutoring
    • Accept the Net Tutor Use Policy/Agreement
    • Select the Class Subject Area
    • Meet with an Online Tutor or Submit Questions

*Make appointments in Starfish. If you don’t see the Service offered, check “Other Services

Library Services

Library Services for Faculty

North Central Michigan College Library serves the students, faculty, staff and community. The library offers services and support for faculty to support their curriculum, instruction, and professional development including: 

• Information Literacy & Research Instruction – No matter the mode of delivery or amount of time available, the Library can offer information literacy support for your class. IL sessions help students understand the research process, find and use credible sources, and reinforce academic integrity principles.
• Library Content - As the subject experts, faculty are an important part of the collection development process, and requests and recommendations from faculty are appreciated. Please contact the Library with any item or resource collection recommendations or check to see if the Library has an item available by using our Find it! Search on our website: ncmich.libguides.com/library
• Library Research Guides - are important tools used to instruct, inform, and provide an easy point access to curated content. NCMC library creates and maintains guides on a number of curriculum related topics, information literacy content, and works with instructors to create custom guides for their courses.
• OER and Course Materials - The library is available to support faculty in the discovery and adoption of course materials, including Open Educational Resources (OER). The library can assist faculty in understanding open licensing and copyright, identifying alternative materials that support your course outcomes, and curating content to coincide with your course outline.

Library Services for Students 

• NCMC Library provides resources to assist students with their class projects and research needs. Library materials include books, journals, streaming videos, statistics, and other academic database content. Students can search and access everything using the Library's Find it! search. Library staff are available to answer questions, help students use resources, and find appropriate materials. The library offers technology for student checkout, including laptops, wifi hotspots, and graphing calculators. Study space and bookable study rooms may be used during Library hours. More details about Library content, spaces, services, and technology available, visit ncmich.libguides.com/library, chat 24/7 at ncmich.libguides.com/contact, email library@ncmich.edu or call 231-348-6615.

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Forms

Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Registration Request Form

Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Change-of-Schedule Form