Eastfield Dual Credit Partners Monthly Meeting December 2, 2025

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Eastfield Dual Credit Partners Monthly Meeting
December 2, 2025
11:00 am

Summary & Overview

Erin Glenn provided an overview of the Dallas Promise application process, emphasizing the necessity for students to choose the appropriate high school to avoid future issues. She announced an upcoming meeting to introduce a new dual credit participation process designed to simplify registration, moving away from the previous paper-based system. Key dates were highlighted, including the release of initial spring rosters and the campus closure over the holiday period.

Erin detailed the new electronic paperwork process for dual credit classes, which requires parental signatures before submission to counselors for bulk signing. Alanna Jefferson and others requested to be included in the meeting invite, which Erin agreed to facilitate. Dr. Brenton White inquired about the status of the Dallas Promise list, and Erin clarified that Dallas College does not oversee that area.

Chapters & Topics:

Important Updates and Celebrations

Erin Glenn outlined the Dallas Promise application process, highlighting the need for students to select the correct high school to avoid issues. She introduced a new dual credit participation process that will be detailed in an upcoming meeting and reminded attendees of important dates, such as the release of spring rosters and the campus closure from December 25 to January 1. Additionally, she encouraged attendees to reach out with any questions or concerns.

  • Dual credit participation forms and the new electronic process.
  • Important dates for the upcoming semester, including roster distribution and class start dates.
  • TSI score submission requirements for student registration.
  • Campus closure dates during the winter break.

Paperwork Process for Dual Credit Classes

Erin Glenn detailed the new electronic process for paperwork related to dual credit classes, emphasizing the importance of counselors attending the meeting to understand the procedure. Alanna Jefferson and others expressed interest in receiving the meeting invite, which Erin agreed to send out.

Action Items

  • Erin Glenn will ensure that the names provided by Kevin Faulk are added to the invite for the dual credit participation meeting.
  • Staff will review and make edits to the initial spring rosters and return changes by the 17th.
  • Staff will submit TSI scores by Friday to ensure they are uploaded into the system for registration.
  • Erin Glenn will send invites for the dual credit participation meeting to those who need it.

Key Questions:

  • What happens if students select the wrong high school on their application?
  • What is the new process for dual credit participation forms?

Outline

Dallas Promise Application Guidance

  • Erin Glenn emphasizes the importance of students selecting the correct high school when applying for Dallas Promise.
  • Incorrect high school selection can cause issues with funding for spring classes.
  • Erin advises counselors to ensure students select the right high school to avoid problems.
  • Erin offers to help if any high school is not found on the list.

Dual Credit Participation Forms Process

  • Erin Glenn discusses the transition from paper-based dual credit participation forms to an electronic process.
  • The new process will be detailed in a meeting tomorrow, with a focus on timelines and student registration.
  • Erin requests that anyone not receiving the meeting invite should inform her for inclusion.
  • The meeting is scheduled for 2 PM, with an invite from VP Kirksey.

Important Dates and Roster Changes

  • Initial spring rosters will be emailed this Friday, with a deadline for roster changes on the 17th.
  • Students struggling this semester or failing prerequisites will be removed from spring classes.
  • All TSI scores must be submitted by Friday for registration purposes.
  • Final rosters will be received on January 9, with the first day of class on January 20.

Campus Closure and Winter Term Classes

  • The campus will be closed from December 25 to January 1, with limited staff availability.
  • Students taking winter term classes should contact their professors for resources.
  • Erin reminds everyone to check their emails for any updates or changes.
  • The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 6, with potential adjustments by Dean Bangert.

Meeting Invite Clarifications

  • Alanna Jefferson asks about her attendance at the meeting tomorrow.
  • Lakayla Cooper is thanked for her contributions.
  • Dean Bangert will return from maternity leave on January 15.
  • Erin invites any additional celebrations or news to be shared.

Celebrations and Final Remarks

  • Congratulations are given to the best team in Dallas College Eastfield.
  • Lakayla Cooper is thanked for her contributions.
  • Dean Bangert will return from maternity leave on January 15.
  • Erin invites any additional celebrations or news to be shared.