As faculty partners, you are not only upholding the academic integrity of our Early College program; you are helping to shape the future of higher education in New Hampshire. Your expertise ensures that high school students experience true college-level rigor, and your mentorship empowers high school teachers to deliver it with confidence. By collaborating across institutions, you bring your department’s values, standards, and culture into new classrooms, widening the path to college for students who might never have imagined it. This work is more than oversight—it’s educational leadership that transforms lives. Thank you for being champions of access, excellence, and possibility.
Faculty Partner Role in Early College
Faculty partners are essential to the success and integrity of the Early College at Your High School program. Serving primarily as academic program coordinators or department heads, these college faculty members collaborate closely with high school teachers to ensure that each concurrent enrollment course matches the rigor and quality of its on-campus equivalent. Their mentorship, oversight, and commitment uphold academic standards while fostering collegial relationships that enrich teaching and learning. The strength of CCSNH academic programs—and the opportunities they create for high school students—depends on the dedication and expertise of our faculty partners.
At the heart of the Early College program is a powerful partnership between college faculty and high school teachers—an alliance built on mutual respect, open communication, and a shared passion for student achievement. This collaboration goes far beyond syllabus alignment; it’s an ongoing conversation about teaching, learning, and how to best support students as they take their first steps into college-level work. When faculty and high school partners work together—listening, sharing, mentoring, and growing—they create an experience that not only meets academic standards but inspires confidence, curiosity, and a belief in what’s possible. Strong relationships make strong programs, and this partnership is where it all begins.
🧑🏫 Academic Integrity & Collaboration
Align high school course with CCSNH syllabus and standards
Foster collegial, supportive relationships with high school faculty
Support consistent academic rigor and shared student success
📋 Course Oversight
Review course design, materials, and assessments
Ensure grading and instructional standards reflect CCSNH expectations
Confirm course duration matches college format (or approved equivalent)
🗓 Engagement & Communication
New Courses: Meet before start; exchange syllabi, materials, assessments
Repeat Courses: Connect within 3 weeks to confirm materials and changes
Class Visit: Observe class, review work, give feedback, invite reciprocal visit
📑 Final Documentation
Submit completed visit form and checklist
Confirm review of syllabus, course progress, visit, and evaluations