Hey There, Dual Credit Teachers!
As a Dual Credit instructor, you’re not just preparing students for college—you’re teaching a real college course. That means college-level rigor, standards, and policies apply. Follow these guidelines to ensure your course meets Bellarmine University expectations and gives students a true college experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Stick to College Policies – Assignments, late work, and extra credit should follow Bellarmine University standards—not high school policies.
- Stay Connected – Check your Bellarmine University email daily or at least once a week for important updates.
- Know the Deadlines – Be aware of all Bellarmine University deadlines and communicate them to your students.
- Set the Bar High – Hold students accountable to college-level expectations—they must meet deadlines and advocate for themselves. Need a refresher? Check out the High School vs. College page for key differences.
- Align Your Materials – Your course syllabus and materials must match the corresponding Bellarmine University course.
- Follow Bellarmine’s Grading System – Use the standard grading scale and submit grades through Bellarmine’s Sef-Service portal.
- Submit Your Syllabus:
- Before the first day of class: Send your syllabus to the dean who oversees your course for approval
- By the end of the first week: Provide a current syllabus to each student.
- Professional Development:
- Attend Bellarmine's summer professional development workshop.
- New Dual Credit instructors must complete an orientation to Bellarmine University.
- Absences – If you will miss class for more than two weeks, notify Bellarmine University’s Dual Credit contact so we can support your students.
- Liaison Communication – Stay responsive to your faculty liaison for classroom visits and share assessment examples to ensure your course aligns with Bellarmine standards.
- Student Support – Refer students to the Director of the Dual Credit Institute for help with college policies, records, transcripts, and credit questions.
- Course Evaluations – At the end of the semester, review student course evaluations to continuously improve your instruction.
Your role is essential to student success—keep up the great work! Let’s make this a fantastic college experience for our students.