[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/2-scaled.jpeg” title_text=”2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s dual enrollment team came together to host its inaugural symposium to welcome secondary school partners to campus to go over operations and address concerns for the academic year. <\/p>\n
The event was a morning of updates, improvements and ways to accomplish shared goals to serve students earning college credits while still in high school. <\/p>\n
Melissa De La Torre is the Early College High School and Dual Lead Teacher for Brownsville ISD. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s nice to have a formal sit down and get to meet each other,\u201d De La Torre said. \u201cWe get to network with the different departments at TSC and see the staff here to talk about what goals that we have that are mutual so that we can help our students succeed.\u201d <\/p>\n
The purpose of the symposium was to bring partners together in one place to review changes within the institution that were designed to streamline, simplify and improve the processes that make dual enrollment an integral part of TSC\u2019s mission. <\/p>\n
The event took place on Wednesday, Sept. 28 on the Second Floor of the Oliveira Student Services Building. Counselors and representatives on hand were served breakfast before breaking out into sessions that will help them throughout the academic year. <\/p>\n
Two departments at TSC focus on dual enrollment and they took the morning to show their partners that, in reality, there is one Scorpion team focused on a holistic approach to serving secondary school partners. <\/p>\n
High School Programs and Services handles MOUs, faculty credentials and more, while College Transition Services connects with counselors and even students in need of assistance. <\/p>\n
Dulce Martinez serves as the Director of College Transition Services. She talked about how the teamwork between TSC departments allows for specialized support to the partner schools. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe two departments; The Office of Transition Services and High School Programs and Services coming together is just a way for us to create a stronger and more well-rounded experience,\u201d Martinez said. \u201cThese changes benefit not only counselors on the high school campus but also the students and their parents. Everyone involved in dual enrollment is going to get a stronger and stronger experience.\u201d <\/p>\n
What are the changes that TSC is so proud to bring to their dual partners? More hands-on guidance and less manual paperwork for administrators highlight the improvements. <\/p>\n
Martinez oversees a team of six transition coaches that primary role is to guide students, parents, teachers and counselors through the dual enrollment process. <\/p>\n
These coaches oversee meetings with partners across Cameron and Willacy Counties. In total, 51ÁÔÆæ works with 15 secondary school partners that have students enrolled as TSC Scorpions. <\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the things we are the proudest of is hosting meetings with each of the dual enrollment students,\u201d Martinez said. \u201cWe will be providing them with a degree audit session so the student can understand what dual enrollment is going to mean toward their college career and earning a degree.\u201d <\/p>\n
51ÁÔÆæ has worked hard behind the scenes to make the process of dual enrollment easier for students as well at staff both the high school and college side of the important partnership. <\/p>\n
Jose Arambul is the Executive Director of High School Programs and Services. His team continues the partnership with schools around the Rio Grande Valley and ensures MOUs and guidelines are followed on the administrative level. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe collaboratively work together to give the ins and outs of what has and hasn\u2019t worked in the past,\u201d Jose Arambul, Executive Director of High School Programs and Service said. \u201cWe\u2019re putting our brains together to ensure that our partnering schools are happy. Even though we work directly with counselors what we do at TSC impacts these students’ future education.\u201d <\/p>\n
La Feria Early College High School Director, Yolanda Chamberlain, applauded the transparency and openness of TSC\u2019s dual enrollment staff. <\/p>\n
\u201cI love that TSC opens their doors to the school partners, it\u2019s very welcoming,\u201d Chamberlain said. \u201cIt\u2019s like family\u2014as a matter of fact\u2014one of my former students is a student worker. We learn about the successes of the college on a bigger spectrum at these events, not just on the La Feria ISD scope. It\u2019s good to see the entire county and the work that TSC is doing in the community.\u201d <\/p>\n
In total 63 representatives from school partners were in attendance on Wednesday. <\/p>\n
Dulce Martinez can be reached at 956-295-3756 or via e-mail at Dulce.Martinez@tsc.edu <\/p>\n
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