What is The University of Findlay’s University-School Articulation Program?
What courses are offered?

How does a school apply to participate?
What are the qualifications for instructors?
What should the instructor's resume include?
How are the instructors trained?
What does it cost for school districts to participate?
Are there specific textbook requirements?
What is required of high school instructors?
Is specific technology required?
Are there limits on class size?
Who should teachers or administrators contact for more information about the program?

What are the qualifications for students?
How do students register?
Will students receive an official transcript from The University of Findlay?
Will these courses transfer to another college or university if a student decides to go elsewhere after high school graduation?
What is the cost of tuition?
What if a student gets billed or receives other documents in the mail for UF-USA?
How are students graded?
Who should students contact with questions about courses or the program?



Program Description
UF-USA is a dual enrollment program which permits high school students the opportunity to get a “jump start” on their college career. Students can complete several courses and obtain college credit while they are attending classes in their own high school with their classmates. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded college credit through The University of Findlay and will receive a UF transcript.

Available Courses

College courses available through the UF-USA program:

•    College Writing I    
•    Literature Appreciation       
•    American History to 1865
•    American History since 1865
•    Political Science
•    Psychology (Personal Growth/Development)   
•    International Relations
•    Introductory Biology   
•    Environment and Society          
•    Introduction to Anatomy / Physiology *
•    Basic Chemistry *   
•    General Chemistry I *   
•    General Physics I *
•    Elementary Statistics
•    Calculus I *
•    Child Development #   
•    Personal Finance #   
•    Introduction to Computers #
•    Teaching as a Profession #   
•    Introduction to Economic Thinking #
•    Intermediate Spanish   
•    Japanese*
   
* 4 semester hour courses.  All others are 3 hours.
# Pilot courses for 2009-10 will be offered if at least 3 schools participate

 Course syllabi are available upon request. 


Application Process
Application materials are due February 1 and consist of the following:
•    School Partnership Application  signed by superintendent and principal
•    Teacher Registration Form (one for each teacher)
•    Resume for each teacher (see attached instructions)
•    Transcripts (official or unofficial) for teachers new to the program
Applications are reviewed by the UF faculty and approved by the dean of the college.  Faculty members may conduct interviews by phone or in person.  

Schools will be notified by March 1 regarding acceptance into the program.  Applications received after February 1 will be considered as space allows.  No applications will be considered after April 15.

Continued participation as UF-USA adjunct professors is dependent upon UF faculty approval.


Qualifications for Instructors
UF-USA teachers are typically experienced high school teachers who are committed to staying current with both pedagogy and content through reading, research and ongoing professional development.  They are committed to challenging themselves and their students to meet high standards of teaching and learning.   These teachers value participation in a dynamic community of learners.

Although requirements vary by department, minimum requirements for UF-USA teachers, effective the 2008-09 academic year, include:
•    18 semester hours of graduate credit in the discipline
•    One year experience teaching the course at the high school level
•    Recommendation of the district superintendent and building principal
•    Recommendation of the UF faculty based on successful completion of the summer training institute
•    Three years teaching experience, including at least one year teaching the course at the high school level
•    Advanced training in the relevant subject such as content-specific graduate courses, workshops, seminars and curriculum development
•    Evidence of successful teaching such as individual recognition, honors, awards, supervisory evaluations; or student recognition for academic achievement
•    Recommendation from the district superintendent and building principal
•    Recommendation of the UF faculty based on successful completion of the summer training institute
•    Evidence of work toward the attainment of 18 graduate hours in discipline

A master’s degree, preferably in the discipline, is highly desirable, although not required.


Instructor's Resume
Teachers applying to be UF-USA adjunct professors must submit a detailed resume which includes the following:

Name

UF Course(s) for which adjunct status is being sought

Educational Background
•    Degree, major, name of institution, year awarded
•    Other graduate coursework in the content discipline

Teaching Experience
•    School, grade, subjects, years

Additional training in the subject for which adjunct status is being sought
•    Content specific workshops, seminars, curriculum development
•    Dates
•    Training provider

Evidence of successful teaching, such as
•    Recognition, awards, honors for outstanding teaching
•    Student recognition for outstanding achievement
•    Supervisory evaluations
•    Artifacts may be attached


Summer Training Workshops
Teachers must attend the summer workshops in order to participate in the program.  They will receive 1-3 semester hours of graduate credit at no cost for successfully completing the workshop.  Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate returning teachers who are unable to attend the scheduled renewal training.  However, teachers new to the program must be able to attend the initial training as scheduled.  


Participation Fees
School districts pay $1200 per teacher per course for the first year of participation, and $600 for successive years.  These fees cover training and mentoring costs for the teachers, as well as graduate credit for the summer workshop.


Textbooks
Textbooks used in the dual enrollment classes must be approved by the UF faculty.  Teachers should bring their textbook to the summer training.  It is recommended that, if at all possible, schools purchase the same textbook that is used on campus. 


Course Syllabus
UF-USA teachers must submit their course of study/syllabus to the UF faculty for approval prior to the start of the school year.  The high school course of study must include all content covered in the UF syllabus.  High school teachers may be asked to submit assignments, tests and/or projects throughout the year to the UF faculty to assure the integrity of the UF course.


Faculty Internet Access
UF-USA teachers may need to use their UF email accounts to utilize web-based course management functions and to receive UF correspondence.  Schools or their districts agree to provide internet access for teachers to the UF Blackboard website.


Class Size Limits
UF English and Spanish classes have a maximum class size of 20 students.  High school classes must agree to respect the class size limits for those classes in which students are enrolled for UF credit. 

It is not a requirement that all students in the class be taking the course for college credit.  Instructors have the option of differentiating the assignments for those students who are receiving college credit, or requiring the same college-level work from all students in the class.

Teacher/Guidance Counselor/Administrator contact:
For further information, please contact David Rossman, UF-USA Coordinator at 419-434-4512 or at rossman@findlay.edu

Qualifications for Students
Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 to participate in the concurrent enrollment program.  Registration for more than three courses a semester requires a 3.6 cumulative GPA or a letter of recommendation from the guidance counselor.  A maximum of 18 credit hours can be taken per year. 

Students who have a GPA between 3.0 and 3.2 will be accepted with a letter of recommendation from the teacher, principal or counselor.  Courses listed as pilot courses (#) under Course Offerings require a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.


Student Registration
Students must submit an application along with their high school transcript. Student registration forms must be signed by the student, parent, and school representative, and submitted by July 1 for fall semester courses.


College Transcript
Yes.  UF-USA allows high school students to receive college credit from The University of Findlay. To obtain a transcript, visit our homepage at www.findlay.edu.  Enter keyword: transcript.


Course Transfer
UF-USA is a quality dual-enrollment program in which students receive credit for taking college courses through The University of Findlay, an accredited institution, so transferring the credits should be rather seamless.  However, we recommend that you contact the registrar’s office of your prospective colleges prior to enrolling in your UF-USA courses to inquire about credit transfer.


Student Tuition
School districts are billed directly for student tuition.  Tuition for 2009-2010 is $250 per student for a three credit course, and $300 per student for a four credit course. It is up to the school district to determine how much, if any, of the tuition students are responsible to pay.  UF-USA students do not make payment directly to the university.


Billing
Until the school district pays the UF-USA tuition, students may receive bills from UF for the full cost of tuition.  Your family should not pay these bills.  In January, you will receive a 1098T Income Tax form in the mail.  By law, this form is generated and mailed to you because our Financial Aid Office applies grants to cover the difference between regular tuition rates and the UF-USA cost. These grants are not considered income and therefore need not be reported.  IF you were responsible for any part of the tuition, you may be eligible for tax deduction. (Please consult your tax preparer).  


Grades
Students are graded using The University of Findlay’s grading scale.  If a class from the fall continues into the next semester, the grade for the fall semester will be an “EC” (Extended Credit) and grades will be changed at the end of the spring semester.  The instructors have until the end of their school year to get the final grades turned in to The University of Findlay. If high schools use a different grading scale, teachers have the option of assigning students two different grades, one for their high school transcript and the other for the UF transcript.


Student Contact Information
First consult your UF-USA teacher with questions.  If you then have further questions they cannot answer, please contact Amy DePuy, UF-USA Student Coordinator, at 419-434-4636 or adepuy@findlay.edu