Eastfield Dual Credit Partners Monthly Meeting October 7, 2025

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Eastfield Dual Credit Partners Monthly Meeting
October 7, 2025
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Microsoft Teams

Our commitment is to provide our shared students with the best chance at academic success.

  • Welcome
    • Introduction of Eastfield staff
  • Learning Commons
    • Events
    • Tutoring schedule
  • Student leadership conference - 11.14.25
    • Open to all students
    • Find details here
  • Important Dates
    • Spring 2026 schedule went live yesterday
    • Spring 2026 blended rosters due October 13, 2025
    • Partners will receive final Spring 2026 section confirmation by October 20, 2025
    • Spring 2026 controlled rosters due October 31, 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 1st 8-week session ends October 16, 2025
    • Fall 2025 2nd 8-week session starts October 20, 2025
    • Fall 2025 16-week 2nd progress reporting period October 21-November 6, 2025
  • Dual Credit Faculty Credentialing
  • Reminders
    • November 11 – Veterans Day Holiday – Dallas College Closed
  • Student/Partner Concerns
    • Professors not responding to emails (make sure students are using their Dallas College email address) please forward emails to EP liaison if they are not getting responses
    • Course exchange forms can be submitted if a students is moving to a different HS. Please reach out to your EP liaison for the form.
  • Other Topics
  • Celebrations

Summary:

The discussion focused on updates and resources available for students at Eastfield campus, led by Erin Glenn, the Associate Dean. The new leadership team, including Senior Program Managers Julia, Jayme, Veronica, Lakayla, Lili, and Sandra, highlighted initiatives aimed at improving math preparedness and announced a student leadership conference scheduled for November 14. Erin outlined critical deadlines for the spring semester, including the submission of blended and controlled rosters, and emphasized the importance of students applying by November 14 to ensure proper account setup.

Concerns were raised about communication issues between students and professors, with Erin advising that students should use their Dallas College emails for correspondence. Additionally, she addressed inquiries regarding the transfer process for students in dual credit classes, confirming the existence of a course exchange process to assist with transitions.

Chapters & Topics:

Eastfield Campus Leadership Introductions and Updates

Erin Glenn introduced the new leadership team at Eastfield campus, highlighting the roles of Senior Program Managers Julia Williams, Jayme Jones, Veronica Yarbrough Vargas, Lakayla Cooper, Lili Muddleton, and Sandra Verduzco. The team discussed various resources for students, including math preparedness events and a tutoring schedule. They also announced a student leadership conference scheduled for November 14, aimed at developing leadership skills among students.

Introduction of new leadership at Eastfield Campus.

Overview of Learning Commons events and tutoring schedules.

Important Dates and Updates for Spring Semester

Erin Glenn outlined key deadlines for the spring semester, including the submission dates for blended rosters on the 13th and controlled rosters on the 31st. She highlighted the importance of students applying by November 14th to ensure their accounts are correctly set up. Additionally, she mentioned that initial rosters would be sent out by December 5th, and TSIA scores for eligibility are due by the same date.

Important dates for submitting blended and controlled rosters.

Communication and Support for Students

Erin Glenn reminded attendees about the upcoming veterans holiday when Dallas College will be closed. Tracy Read expressed concerns about professors not responding to student emails, and Erin advised her to forward these concerns to the EP liaison for resolution. Additionally, Erin confirmed that students should use their Dallas College emails for communication with professors.

Discussion of student feedback regarding professor communication.

Action Items:

  • Erin Glenn will send out the tutoring schedule and agenda with links for the Learning Commons and other resources.
  • Erin Glenn will ensure that the final section confirmations for controlled rosters will be sent out by the 20th.
  • Erin Glenn will send out the frequently asked questions document that includes the spring 2026 registration link.
  • Tracy Reed will forward student feedback regarding professors not responding to emails to the EP liaison for further action.
  • Samantha Parker will discuss the course exchange process with the EP liaison for a student transferring from another high school.

Key Questions:

  • What should be done if students are not receiving responses from professors?
  • Is there a process for a student transferring from another high school who is currently in a dual credit class?