Nov. 30 - Dec. 14, 2009
"Meeting the Challenges of Dual Credit: Building Bridges to Student Success"
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Transitioning into a college environment can often be challenging for students. In a nationwide effort to bridge
the gap between secondary and postsecondary institutions, several states mandate that dual credit, or concurrent
enrollment courses be provided at every High School. What challenges does this present for faculty and program
directors? How can productive relationships be established between High Schools and colleges? How are the most
successful programs organized and implemented? This program addresses those questions and more, as leading
instructors and program directors share insight behind their thriving dual credit programs.

Topics to include: Presenters include:

Morag Kerr, Lead Specialist - Learning Process

 Morag Kerr joined the SFEU Centre for Learning Effectiveness as Lead Specialist Learning Process in
 September 2004. Morag has many years of teaching experience in the primary, secondary and college
 sectors. She spent 12 years in a college working across a number of disciplines and, within the college,
 led the development of cross-departmental mainstream student learning support. More recently she has
 worked in the commercial sector for a UK-wide educational training provider developing and delivering
 CPD teacher training in the learning process.


Rebecca Shaheen, Professor, Nursing Department, Adjunct Faculty, Computer Department

 Rebecca Shaheen DNP, MSN, RN has taught in undergraduate and graduate programs for both nursing
 and computer applications. For more than 30 years, she has developed curriculum and guided instruction
 as a Director of Staff Development and as a Professor/Chair of Nursing. She has a reputation as a leader in
 technological adaptations within curriculums and her strengths include the ability to create non-threatening
 atmospheres whereby technology can be creatively introduced. This technology can then be implemented
 into the curriculum and adapted to instructional modalities as well as utilized to evaluate student learning.


Christine Gleason, 2009 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year

 Christine Gleason, an all-level English teacher at Fabens High School in Fabens Independent
 School District, has been selected as the 2009 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year. Gleason also represents
 Texas in the National Teacher of the Year Program. Gleason earned a degree in English and creative writing and a
 master’s in English and American literature, both from the University of Texas at El Paso. She teaches English, AP
 English, Dual Credit English and Speech. She also serves as the Chair of the English Department, National Honor
Society Sponsor, Dual Credit Facilitator, and coach for writing and literary criticism.


Gail Shipley, Director of Dual Credit and Early College High School Programs