Collin College and Good. Tree agree to enter into a partnership to award dual credit. This Agreement hereby incorporates by reference all dual credit requirements defined in the Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”) and the accreditation requirements established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (“SACSCOC”) which is Collin College’s accrediting body, as such may be amended during its term. Unless otherwise noted, this Agreement applies to dual credit courses only.
Collin College and Good. Tree agree to a mutual understanding to resolve issues that may arise in the course of this partnership with faculty. The Parties agree to use the conflict resolution procedures listed in Section IV.O. on "Conflict Resolution".
Collin College and Good. Tree will provide a copy of any sections of this Agreement related to data sharing and privacy to any employee who transfers, maintains, accesses, or reviews any confidential data obtained in accordance with the Agreement.
Collin College and Good. Tree have executed and deliver this Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date listed above. xxxxx xxxx Aug 29, 2023 Xx. Xxxxx Xxxx, Sycamore Manager & Academic Advisor Date Good Tree Academy Aug 28, 2023 H. Xxxx Xxxxxx, Ed.D., District President Date Collin County Community College District APPENDIX A: Statewide Goals for Dual Credit Texas Education Code, Section 28.009 (b-1) and (b-2), requires the THECB and the TEA to collaboratively develop statewide goals for dual credit programs in Texas. These goals provide guidance to institutions of higher education and independent school districts on components that must be in place to ensure quality dual credit programs are provided to Texas high school students. These statewide goals address enrollment in and acceleration through postsecondary education, performance in college-level coursework, and strong academic advising. Goal 1: ISDs and IHEs will implement purposeful and collaborative outreach efforts to inform all students and parents of the benefits and costs of dual credit, including enrollment and fee policies. Collin College’s dual credit website is regularly updated with enrollment guidelines, policies, and program details including: • ISD registration and payment deadlines • information session schedules • FAQs • forms • links to student resources Collin College provides dual credit information sessions each spring at all partnering high schools to potential students, parents, and school counselors before students enroll into dual credit classes for fall. On an annual basis, Collin College provides two dual credit update sessions to all partnering high school counselors. These include updates on dual credit procedures, testing, ACCESS (student accommodations), as well as shared best practices from school districts. Collin College offers a yearly conference for all local high school counselors. Keynote speakers and breakout sessions are provided on relevant topics and current issues. ISD counselors at each high school will collaborate with Collin College dual credit staff to schedule dual credit information sessions to prospective students and parents each year. Collin College also uses marketing materials to help inform students and parents regarding the benefits of dual credit.
