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Dual Credit ProgramGuidebookDiné CollegeAY 2021-2022www.dinecollege.edu
12021-2022 Academic Calendar2021 Fall SemesterFaculty ReturnsStaff/Faculty Convocation (AM), Tsaile CampusInter-Campus DaysTsaile Student OrientationMain RegistrationResidence Halls OpenInstruction BeginsLate RegistrationLast Day to Add Classes*Labor Day (Holiday)Census (21 day countLast Day to Drop/Withdraw without “W”Graduation Petitions Deadline (Fall ’21)Mid-term Exam WeekMid-term Grades Due*Indigenous People’s DayLast Day Registration for (2nd 8 weeks)Late Graduation Petition w/feeLast Day for Drops/Withdraw with “W”Census (45 day count)Spring ’22 Early Registration*Veteran’s DayLast Day of Instructor Drop*Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)*Diné Family Day (Holiday)Last Day of InstructionFinal Exams WeekWinter CommencementFinal Exam Grades DueAssessment DaysAugust 09August 09August 10-13August 11August 12-13August 16August 16August 16August 20September 06September 06September 10September 17September October 04-08October 08October 11October 12October 15October 22October 29November 01November 11November 19November 25November 26December 03December 06-10December 10December 13December 14-152022 Spring SemesterInstitutional UpdateInter-Campus DaysMain RegistrationResidence Halls OpenInstruction BeginsLate RegistrationLast Day to Add Classes*Martin Luther King DayAPPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.January 03January 04-07January 06-07January 10January 10January 10January 14January 17VERIFICATION DETAILS
2Graduation Petitions Deadline (Spring ’22)Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with out “W”Census (21 day count)Census (45 day count)Late Graduation Petition w/feeSpring Break, All SitesLast Day to Drop/Withdraw with “W”Fall & Summer 2022 Registration BeginsLast Day of Instructor DropsStudent Achievement Awards*Diné College DayLast Day of InstructionFinal Exam WeekGraduationJanuary 28January 28February 07March 02March 04March 07-11March 18April 01April 15April 21April 24April 29May 02-06May 062022 Summer SessionsFinal Registration Summer Session 1 & 10 weeksResidence Halls OpensSummer Session I -Instruction BeginsSummer Session 10-week – Instruction Begins*Diné College Memorial Day*Memorial DayFinal Registration Summer Session IISummer Session II – Instruction Begins*Independence DayMay 20May 23May 23-June 24May 23-July 29May 27May 30June 24June 27-July 29July 04Students must be fully admitted into Diné College prior to course registration.APPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
3College AdministrationDr. Charles Monty Roessel, College PresidentEd. D., Arizona State University, Educational Administration and SupervisionM.A., Prescott College JournalismB.S., University of Northern Colorado, Photo-Communication/Industrial ArtsDr. Geraldine Garrity, ProvostEd.D., Fielding Graduate University, EducationM.Ed., Arizona State University, Curriculum & InstructionB.A., Arizona State University, EducationBo Lewis, Vice President of Finance & AdministrationM.B.A., University of Phoenix, E-BusinessB.S., University of Colorado, Business AdministrationA.S., ITT Institute of Technology, Infor. Tech – Computer Network SystemsA.A., Lamson Business College, AccountingGlennita Haskey, Vice President of Student AffairsM.S., University of New Mexico, Occupational TherapyB.S., University of New Mexico, Multicultural EducationA.S., Navajo Community College, Social Behavioral ScienceMarie R. Nez, Vice President of Government Affairs & Public RelationsM.Ed., Northern Arizona University, Career & Technical EducationB.S., Northern Arizona University, Business Administration, Minor in CIS.A.A., Diné College, Computer SciencesCollege Board of RegentsGreg Bigman, President Northern Agency RepresentativeTheresa Hatathlie, Vice President Western Agency RepresentativeJohnson Dennison, Secretary Central Agency RepresentativeVacant, Member Superintendent of Diné SchoolsDaniel Tso, Member Health, Education & Human Services RepresentativeSharon Toadecheenie, Treasurer Fort Defiance Agency RepresentativeAnderson Hoskie, Member Eastern Agency RepresentativeEarlson Manson, ASDC President, Student RepresentativeAPPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
4Diné College MissionRooted in Diné language and culture, our mission is to advance quality post-secondarystudent learning and development to ensure the well-being of the Diné People.Vision StatementOur vision is to improve continuously our programs and services to make Diné Collegethe exemplary higher education institution for the Diné People.College PrinciplesOur educational principles are based on Sa’ah Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhóón, the Dinétraditional living system, which places human life in harmony with the natural world anduniverse. The system provides for protection from the imperfections in life and for thedevelopment of well-being. The principles are four-fold: Nitsáhákees. Thinking. Baa nitsídzíkees. Apply the techniques of reasoning.Analyze alternative solutions through the use of the principles of logic andcreativity. Nahat’á. Planning. Nahat’á anitsíkees bee yáti’ dóó ííshjání óolzin. Develop anddemonstrate communication skills. Nahat’á nahaaldeel. Demonstrate systematicorganization skills. Iiná. Implementation. T’áá hó ájít’éego hozhoogo oodáál. Demonstrate selfdirection based on personal values consistent with the moral standards of society.T’áá hó ájít’éego hózhóogo oodáál. Demonstrate quality, participation, work, andmaterials. Siihasin. Reflection and assurance. Siihasingo oodáál. Demonstrate competency.Siihasin nahaaldeel. Demonstrate confidence.College ValuesOur employees and students will adhere to the following values to achieve the missionand purposes of the College T’áá hó ájít’éego. Excellence and self-initiative in problem-solving, compassion,setting clear goals, and establishing positive working relationships. Ahil na’anish. Cooperating and helping one another, keeping all employees wellinformed, using proper language for communication, respecting one another onequal terms, and honoring K’é. Il ídlí Respecting the cultural, racial, and gender diversity of the Diné People,maintaining safe, courteous, respectful, and positive learning environments, andvaluing inclusiveness.APPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
5 ce,confidence,conscientiousness, and reflectivity for serving the needs of the Diné People.Section 1: Diné College Dual Credit and ResponsibilitiesDiné College Dual Credit ProgramOperation StatementThe Dual Credit Program will provide high school students with geographically feasibleand affordable access to a quality post-secondary education.Vision StatementThe Dual Credit Program will become a stepping stone from high school to college byserving as a pathway to academic degree programs or college-level courses.Goals1.Maintain standardized Diné College Dual Credit Policies and Procedures with thestates of Arizona and New Mexico to secure funding sources;2.Ensure Diné College Dual Credit information and resources are accessible tostudents, parents, high schools, and dual credit adjunct faculty;3.Continually provide outreach information about Diné College Dual Credit Programto high school students, parents, high school teachers and administrators;4.Strengthen partnerships with Navajo Nation and surrounding high schools.Purpose and DefinitionThe purpose of the Dual Credit Guidebook is to provide eligible high school studentsenrollment resources into college courses in addition to supplying vital information fordual credit adjunct faculty and high school administrators. The students will receive highschool and college credits simultaneously. The Dual Credit Program will allow high schoolstudents to engage in academic degree pathways with the intention of possibly attaininga certificate or degree by the end of their high school career. Students enrolled in the DualCredit Program will benefit from the reduction in time to complete a degree along with nocost for tuition and fees.Dual credit courses provide high school students an affordable opportunity to experiencecollege-level courses. Dual credit courses are taught by Diné College credentialedadjunct faculty who instruct high school students on campus and/or in the high school,via face-to-face instruction or distance education (online, ITV, hybrid) instruction. Dualcredit courses are taught using the College curriculum by adjunct faculty who teach oncollege and/or high school campuses. Based on demographics, a majority of dual creditcourses will be taught by high school faculty, with supervision by Diné College SchoolAPPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
6Deans, within the LEA. Dual credit students are allowed to enroll into courses on theregular College schedule from semester to semester, if available. The Diné College DualCredit Policies and Procedures apply to dual credit courses offered on Diné College andhigh school campuses.Dual Credit Process Map1. Contact high schoolwith Dual Creditrequirements2. Develop Memorandum ofAgreement with Executive TeamAcknowledgement11. Award ProfessionalDevelopment Certification10. Student CourseEvaluation/ Assessment3. Provide Adjunct Applications forPotential Instructors:a. Department of Human Resourcesb. Dean of School (Approval/Denial)9. Submit Diné CollegeGrades and Schedule(Midterm/Final)8. Dean of School willconduct an AdjunctFaculty CourseEvaluation4. Upon Approval, Create Warrior Web Access:a. Adjunct Faculty Trainingb. Collaborate with Schools to create CourseSchedule Requests (CSRs)7. Award Letter ofAcceptance intoprogram5. Diné CollegeDual Credit Admissions6. Complete Registrationinto Dual Credit coursesAPPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
7Section 2: Admissions and Registration Process1. Enrollment. Placement Test and RegistrationEntry for students into the Dual Credit Program is guided by the high school counselors,teachers, principals and parents. The high school will designate a point of contact for theDirector of Dual Credit Enrollment Management to ensure all dual credit students meetthe set deadlines to submit all proper admission and registration documentation. Throughthe course selection and registration processes, dual credit students will have theopportunity to earn credits towards a specific degree program within the College.Diné College Dual Credit Program Requirements1. Potential DualCredit studentsmust meet theconditions set bytheir LEA system.Must be full-timestatus at highschool with atleast a 2.0 GradePoint Average(GPA) orPrincipal/GuidanceCounselorapproval.2. Students mustmeet theenrollment ofDiné College DualCredit Program.3. Diné College isresponsible forwaiving tuitionand general feesat the time ofregistration.1. Dual CreditApplication5. In-progressHigh SchoolTranscript4. CIB RequestFormAPPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.2. NM or AZ DualCredit RequestForm3. Student FERPARelease FormVERIFICATION DETAILS
8Required DocumentsDual Credit students must submit the following to the Admissions Office before registeringfor classes:1.Diné College Application2.Diné College Dual Credit Request Form for Arizona or New Mexico, signed by thestudent, parent/guardian, high school representative, and have STARS, BIE, orSAIS ID numbers;3.Student FERPA Release Form4.Request for Official Certificate of Indian Blood Form for Native American students.Non-Native American students are exempt from submitting this document;5.Official High School In-progress Transcripts (Reviewed by College for courseplacement)6.Copy of Social Security CardThese forms are available from high school counselors, Diné College Dual Credit point ofcontact, and online at /.Qualified high school applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex,religion, creed, national origin age or disability.2. Diné College Dual Credit Billing ProcessNew MexicoDiné College maintains compliance with Federal Statutes, New Mexico Higher EducationDepartment, Arizona Department of Education and the Office of Navajo NationScholarships and Financial Assistance (ONNSFA).Diné College’s internal billing process for dual credit students complies withreimbursement policies set forth by the New Mexico Higher Education Department(pertaining to Tribal Colleges and Universities dual credit funding).In the State of New Mexico, Diné College dual credit students will only be billed a tuitionrate of 50 per credit hour without fees. Diné College will waive application, technologyand activity fees for dual credit students.If a student receives a final letter grade of “D,” “F,” or “W,” the student will inherit anoutstanding bill with the College, which will need to be paid using personal funds. Thestudent is ineligible for tuition reimbursement, if the student fails or withdraws from theircourse(s).APPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
9New Mexico RatesTuition Per TechnologyActivityApplicationCredit HourFeeFeeFeeRegular College Student 55 20 25 20Dual Credit Student 50NotNotNotApplicable Applicable ApplicableBilling CodeDN (Dual Credit Student from New Mexico)Institutional CodeDX (Allows student to access official transcript andregister for upcoming semesters)ArizonaDiné College maintains compliance with Federal Statutes, Arizona Department ofEducation, New Mexico Higher Education Department, and the (ONNSFA).Diné College’s internal billing process for dual credit students complies withreimbursement policies set forth by the Arizona Department of Education (pertaining toTribal Colleges and Universities dual credit funding).In the State of Arizona, Diné College dual credit students will be billed a tuition rate of 55per credit hour. Diné College will bill a 20 technology fee and a 25 activity fee for eachdual credit student every semester.All students who participate in the Arizona dual credit program are eligible to receivetuition and fees reimbursements, regardless of final letter grades. Student must completetheir entire semester or session.Arizona RatesTuition Per TechnologyActivityCredit HourFeeFeeRegular College Student 55 20 25Dual Credit Student 55 20 25Billing CodeInstitutional CodeApplicationFee 20NotApplicableDA (Dual Credit Student from Arizona)DX (Allows student to access official transcript andregister for upcoming semesters)APPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
103. Placement TestingAll dual credit students must abide by the standard College’s Writing and MathematicsPlacement Test.Writing and Math Placement Assessment OverviewRequirements in place to meet placement assessment for Writing and Math. Acceptance into Diné College with all documents submitted to the OfficeAdmission at Tsaile CampusOffice High School TranscriptOffice High School SAT Scores (Must have been taken within the last 5 years)Writing PlacementEnglish faculty will conduct writing Placement Assessment. All incoming first yearstudents will be enrolled in ENG 101. English faculty will be doing their own pretest onthe first day of class to determine if they remain in ENG 101 or promoted to ENG 102 –College Composition II.Mathematics PlacementThe Admissions Office will determine student enrollment in MTH 100, 102, 106 of 110,based on one of three options: (1) Official High School Transcript, (2) SAT/ACT scores,or (3) high school equivalency credential scores.Exceptions: transfer students who have successfully completed college level Englishand/or Mathematics at another institution must provide an official transcript of previouscoursework. The Transcript Evaluator and the Office of Admissions determine the validitypf the transfer grade.4. Navajo Language Placement Test – Cut-Off ScoreThis test is required for all Diné College students who will enroll in Diné College’s Navajolanguage courses for the first time. Exam results will determine the level of courseplacement in Navajo Language course(s).To schedule an exam, please contact Schoolof Diné Studies at (928) 724-6658 located at Tsaile Campus.Score51-6041-5031-4016-300-15APPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.Corresponding NAV CourseNAV 211NAV 202NAV 201NAV 102NAV 101VERIFICATION DETAILS
11Section 3: Responsibilities of Secondary Educational Institution1. Acknowlege and Accept Diné College Dual Credit Requirements2. Create Memorandum of AgreementA. Seconardary Education Institution and Diné College, Legal Review needed3. Provide Adjunct Applications for Potential Dual Credit Instructors, withInstructions4. Upon Approval, Warrior Web Access CreatedB. Collaborate with School Deans to createA. Adjunct Faculty TrainingCourse Schedule Requests (CSRs)5. Diné College Admission Process6. Course Placement ProcessCollege Catalog7. Diné College Admission Process8. Letter of Acceptance is granted9. Registration into dual credit courses10. Adjunct Evaluation with semester studnet evaluation11. Diné College Grades Schedule (Mid-term/Final)12. Couse EvaluationAPPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
121. Higher Learning Commission (HLC) RequirementsDiné College is accredited to award College credits and degrees by the:Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411Phone: 800.621.7440 or 312.263.0456Fax: 312.263.7462info@hlcommission.orgWebsite: http://www.ncahlc.orgDiné College must maintain compliance with the Higher Learning Commission of theNorth Central Association policy. Diné College must also comply with standards andregulations set forth by Federal Statures, Arizona Department of Education, HigherEducation, New Mexico Higher Education Department and Navajo Nation.1.Diné College is authorized to admit eligible high school students on a dual creditenrollment status.2.The dual credit enrollment status remains in effect until the student graduates fromhigh school and/or fulfills the general admissions requirements for a coursecreditable toward a college degree as stated in the College Catalog.3.The college credits earned by a high school student will be documented by theDiné College Registrar’s Office.Transfer of Dual Credit/Enrollment CoursesTransfer of college credits is facilitated by transfer agreements among public colleges anduniversities in the States of Arizona and New Mexico, including Diné College and otherTribal Colleges and Universities.1.Courses taken for dual credit enrollment will count toward a degree plan and/ortransfer as any other college credit.2.Transcripts will not be released for students who have not yet completed theadmissions requirements for a dual credit course(s).Credits and Transcripts1.In New Mexico, three semester (3) credit hours at Diné College (postsecondarylevel) shall equal one (1) credit at the high school level in the same or relatedsubject.APPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
132.In Arizona, three semester (3) credit hours at Diné College (postsecondary level)shall equal one-half (.5) credit at the high school level in the same or relatedsubject.3.Policies and procedures concerning college transcripts are described in theCollege Catalog. Grades are posted to the transcript in letter form as submitted byinstructors. Also, the transcript will show total hours enrolled and completed, hoursearned, quality points, and grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.4.No transcript is issued to any person or institution without the signed consent ofthe student, as required by Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act of 1974.2. Diné College Department of Human ResourcesDepartment of Human Resources2nd Floor, Room 230A, Ned Hatathalie Culture CenterTsaile CampusMail: P.O. BOX# C07, Tsaile, AZ. 86556Phone: (928) 724-6603Facsimile: (928) 724-6835Email: dhr@dinecollege.edu3. Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty RequirementsDual Credit Teacher/Instructor Eligibility1.2.3.4.5.Diné College is mandated to comply with the Navajo Preference in EmploymentAct (“NPEA”) and applicable laws.Potential adjunct faculty should have a minimum of a Master's Degree or 18 credithours in the content area for courses that require said qualifications. The facultymembers teaching dual credit courses should hold the same minimal qualificationsas required by the institution of its own respective faculty.Potential adjunct faculty must be approved as an adjunct instructor for DinéCollege by a School Dean before the teacher may instruct a dual credit course.Potential adjunct faculty will participate in a Diné College Dual Credit Programorientation prior to offering a course.Diné College School Dean will review course syllabi prepared by adjunct facultyevery semester. The Faculty Evaluation will include an observation of the dualcredit classroom.APPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
14Instructor PayIn accordance with Arizona and New Mexico Dual Credit policies, dual credit adjunctfaculty are financially supported by the school district or high school annual contracts.Post-secondary institutions will not pay dual credit adjunct faculty.Curriculum1.2.Courses offered through the dual credit program will be the same curriculum asthe college-level work for which high school students will earn both high schooland college credit. Course materials, textbooks, assignments, and assessmentswill follow the Diné College course outcomes.The Diné College School Dean reserves the right to determine which courses areeligible for dual credit.Dual Credit Course Delivery MethodsDual Credit courses will be delivered on the Diné College campuses, centers, at thehigh schools, online or approved Higher Learning Commission sites.Section 4. Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty Credentialing ProcessPotential adjunct faculty teaching dual credit courses at Diné College meet or exceed theminimum level education for adjunct faculty as specified by Diné College. College coursesoffered by Diné College are listed in the current Diné College Catalog. Official transcriptsand other credentials are kept on file in the Diné College Human Resources Department.ApplicationPotential Adjunct Faculty must submit a completed official Diné College EmploymentApplication with all required documents to the Diné College Department of HumanResources.Credentialing Adjunct Instructors for Dual Credit CoursesAfter potential adjunct faculty has submitted all required documents to the Diné CollegeDepartment of Human Resources, the application is routed to the specified Diné CollegeSchool Dean for approval. Upon approval from the School Dean of the applicant’squalifications, the Diné College School Dean will give final approval of the credentialing.If approved by the School Dean, the application will be processed by the Diné CollegeDepartment of Human Resources as Diné College Adjunct Faculty within a specificSchool of the College.APPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
15Note: The attainment of a Master of Education degree does not demonstrate aqualification to teach dual credit courses in a particular discipline unless it isdemonstrated that the content of that faculty member’s Master of Education degreeis sufficiently related to the discipline of the dual credit course.1. Diné College Warrior Web Access (Email, Attendance, Grade Entry, etc.)Upon Approval, Warrior Web ID is created: Warrior Web AccessA. Adjunct Faculty TrainingB. Collaborate with Diné College School Dean regarding course syllabus andexpectations.Diné College Warrior Web Access1. Once an adjunct faculty is officially credentialed to teach Diné College course(s),the adjunct faculty will request for Warrior Web Access. Warrior Web Accessrequires a password to be established. Warrior Web Access also allows adjunctfaculty to utilize Diné College email, faculty grade entry, and access additionalfaculty resources.2. Diné College Academic Schools Contact InformationSchool of Arts, Humanities andEnglishPaul Willeto, Ed.D., Dean(928) 724-6962deansahe@dinecollege.eduSchool of Diné Studies andEducationLawrence Isaac Jr., Ph.D., Dean(928) 724-6658lisaac@dinecollege.eduSchool of Science, Technology,Engineering and MathJames Tutt, Dean(928) 724-6938jmtutt@dinecollege.eduSchool of Business and SocialScienceMichael Lerma, Ph.D., Dean(928) 724-6975mlerma@dinecollege.eduAPPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
16Appendices:Appendix A: Diné College Dual Credit Memorandum of AgreementA. State of ArizonaMEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEENDINÉ COLLEGEAND(INSERT DISTRICT/SCHOOL NAME)This Agreement is entered into this day of , 20 between DinéCollege, ("College"), and , ("School District") (collectively "Parties").AUTHORITYSchool District is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-342(13),§ 15701.01 (F), and §15-1821.01. College is authorized to participate in this Agreement underthe Tribally Controlled Schools Act, 25 U.S.C. §2501 et seq. This Agreement and its useare mandated under A.R.S. § 15-1821.01(1).RECITALSWHEREAS, College and School District desire to increase the educational options andopportunities for the School District's high school students and increase the overall qualityof instruction and learning available through secondary schools; andWHEREAS, dual credit programs allow students to earn credit at the secondary andpostsecondary levels simultaneously. The programs may also encourage more studentsto consider academic or career technical higher education, especially students fromunderrepresented groups; andWHEREAS, research indicates that dual credit programs can lead to better completionrates for both high school and college; reduce the need for remediation; shorten time toa diploma or degree completion; reduce the cost of higher education; reinforce theconcept of life-long learning through an educational continuum; provide an alternative forstudents tempted to leave high school to enter the workforce; and, especially whenoffered through distance learning, provide equal access to higher education opportunitiesto students, whether rural or urban.NOW THEREFORE, College and School District have determined that it is in the bestinterests of the residents and students of the School District to offer college level coursesthat may be counted toward both high school and college graduation requirements at theDistrict's high school during the school day under the terms and conditions set forth below.AGREEMENTAPPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
17In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:1.PURPOSEThe purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the understanding of the Parties asto their respective responsibilities and rights in providing Dual Enrollment Courses,as defined in Section 2 below, to eligible School District students.2.DEFINITIONPursuant to A. R .S. § 15-101 (11), a "Dual Enrollment Course" is defined as acollege level course that is conducted on the campus of a high school or on thecampus of a joint technological education district, and that is:a.applicable to an established community college academic degree orcertificate program, and transferable to a college or university under thejurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents; orb.applicable to a community college occupational degree or certificateprogram; andc.3.notwithstanding the foregoing, physical education shall not be available asa Dual Enrollment Course.EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERMThis Agreement shall be effective:4.a.andAfter the governing boards of School District and College have approved it;b.On the date that authorized representatives of both Parties have signed it("Effective Date"). The term of this Agreement shall be for no more than one(1) year, beginning on the Effective Date through June 30, 20 ("Term");c.The continuation of this Agreement beyond the initial fiscal year isdependent on and subject to the appropriation and availability of funding foreach Party in each subsequent fiscal year. If sufficient funding is not madeavailable to allow a Party to continue meeting its contractual obligationsunder this Agreement, that Party shall so notify the other Party and eitherParty may cancel this Agreement and have no further obligation to the otherParty. In the alternative, the Parties may, by mutual written agreement,modify this Agreement to reduce the level of compensation, services orother consideration provided.OBLIGATIONS OF COLLEGE4.1General Course Requirements - Academic QualityAPPROVED BY ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESSCOMMITTEE ON 8/13/21. MOTION: REGENT GREG BIGMANSECOND: MARIE NEZ. VOTE: 7/0/0.VERIFICATION DETAILS
Diné College Dual Credit Program Requirements 1. Potential Dual Credit students must meet the conditions set by their LEA system. Must be full-time status at high school with at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or Principal/ Guidance Counselor approval. 2. Students must meet the enrollment of Diné College Dual Credit Program. 3. Diné .
