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Eastfield Dual Credit Partners Monthly Meeting
November 5, 2025
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Microsoft Teams
Our commitment is to provide our shared students with the best chance at academic success.
- Virtual Desktop
- Demo
- Student leadership conference - 11.14.25
- Open to all students
- Find details here
- Important Dates
- Fall 2026 controlled course request due November 5, 2025
- Last day for students to apply for the Spring 2026 semester November 14, 2025
- Partners will receive initial Spring 2026 rosters by December 5, 2025
- Deadline to submit TSIA scores for spring 2026 Eligibility December 5, 2025
- 2026 Spring roster changes due December 17, 2025
- Student Progress Monitoring and Support
- Fall 2025 2nd 8-week session starts October 20, 2025
- Last day to drop fall 2025 16-week courses November 13, 2025
- Fall 2025 16-week second progress reporting period October 21-November 6, 2025
- Fall 2025 second 8-week progress reporting period November 11-November 24, 2025
- Last day to drop fall 2025 second 8-week courses November 26, 2025
- Reminders
- November 11 – Veterans Day Holiday – Dallas College Closed including campuses
- November 27-28- Fall Break - Dallas College Closed including campuses
- Student/Partner Concerns
- Other Topics
- Next Meeting December 2, 2025
- Celebrations
Summary:
The discussion focused on key operational updates and logistical considerations for the upcoming academic terms. The process for students to access the virtual desktop was detailed, emphasizing the importance of submitting fall 2026 class schedules and the application deadline for the spring 2026 semester to ensure smooth student account management. Important dates were highlighted, including the last day to drop 16-week courses and the progress monitoring period.
Erin raised concerns regarding bus drop-off locations, advising against using lot 11 due to safety issues and suggesting lot 10 or the G building area instead. Alicia confirmed that this addressed her AP's inquiries about parking changes. Erin invited further questions and wished attendees a pleasant holiday.
Chapters & Topics:
Important Deadlines and Resources for Students
An overview was provided regarding how students can access the virtual desktop for necessary applications, ensuring they have the tools needed for their courses. Key deadlines were highlighted, including the submission of class schedules for fall 2026 and the application deadline for the spring 2026 semester, which is crucial for proper account processing.
Virtual desktop access for students
Spring 2026 application and TSI submission deadlines
Progress monitoring and reporting for courses
Parking and Drop-off Updates
Erin provided an update regarding the bus drop-off locations on campus, indicating that lot 11 should be avoided due to safety issues. Buses are encouraged to drop off in lot 10 or continue using the G building area. Alicia confirmed that this information was relevant to her AP's inquiry about the parking changes.
Action Items:
- The conference room participant will send the link to the virtual desktop in the agenda before distributing it.
- The conference room participant will collect the fall 2026 class schedules from the team by the end of the day.
- The conference room participant will remind the team about the last day to apply for the spring 2026 semester, which is on the 14th.
- The conference room participant will schedule a follow-up meeting in December to discuss roster changes due on the 17th.
- The conference room participant will ensure that drop forms for students needing to drop 16-week courses are submitted by noon on the 13th.
Key Questions:
- What are the specific applications available on the virtual desktop for students?
- What is the process for handling duplicate student records to ensure correct account coding?