Statement of Primary Purpose

In support of Isothermal Community College, The Career and College Promise/Polk County Early College Liaison will provide guidance to students and high school personnel in Polk and Rutherford Counties who are involved with Career and College Promise and Polk County Early College (PCEC)

Polk County Early College (PCEC) Responsibilities

1. Liaison
   1. Serve as liaison to facilitate the integration of PCEC students into the academic and student life environment of the College
   2. Develop and maintain an understanding of state Cooperative Innovative High School (CIHS) policies and procedures to ensure state compliance
   3. Serve as the primary communication link between PCEC staff to ensure College services for high school students are delivered to support student success
   4. Make recommendations regarding college policies and procedures that affect PCEC
   5. Inform College administration of student discipline issues that affect College course attendance and activities
   6. Attend PCEC student support meetings and other school-related functions, as needed.
2. Recruitment and Outreach
   1. Assist with PCEC college and university visits, etc. 
   2. Assist with PCEC recruitment and enrollment efforts
3. Advising and Registration
   1. Serve as advisor and provide registration and enrollment services for PCEC students
   2. Provide college academic planning in coordination with students and PCEC staff that is in alignment with state policy.  
   3. Maintain accurate and adequate student records to assist in college advising and registration of PCEC students
   4. Coordinate with PCEC staff to plan/schedule College classes
4. Support Services
   1. Coordinate support systems to assist student success
   2. Maintain grade report documents and follow up with academically at-risk students
   3. Assist in bridging the communication gap between students and instructors.
   4. Facilitate coordination between the College’s Counselor and Student Advocacy Coordinator and PCEC students
   5. Advise PCEC personnel regarding textbooks and required materials
   6. Coordinate activities for PCEC freshmen to provide resources to develop college readiness skills and communicate expectations
   7. Monitor student progress in college classes and coordinate with students, PCEC personnel, and College instructors to develop plans for success
   8. Collect and review data to assist in continuous improvement of services to early college students
   1. Provide Isothermal data to PCEC required for state reporting
   10. In cooperation with PCEC personnel, update the PCEC handbook to reflect collective policies for PCEC students
   11. Participate in webinars and meetings for Cooperative Innovative High Schools as needed
5. Other duties as assigned by Isothermal Community College
   1. Serve on college committees as needed

Career and College Promise (CCP) Responsibilities

1. Advising and Registration
   1. Serve as CCP advisor and provide registration and enrollment services for high school students
   2. In coordination with college staff, maintain accurate and adequate student records to assist in advising and registration of high school students
   3. Provide information for students and families regarding CCP opportunities
   4. Collaborate with high school personnel to determine eligibility for students who would like to enroll in a CCP program
   5. Assist in bridging the communication gap between students and instructors.
   6. Advise high school personnel regarding textbooks and required materials
2. Student Records and Assessment
   1. Assist College staff in maintaining accurate records of student enrollment in CCP programs
   2. Provide grade reports to high school personnel weekly and other reports as requested.
3. Curriculum Development and Coordination
   1. Assist with cooperative planning efforts to align secondary and postsecondary expectations
   2. Assist College staff with curriculum planning and scheduling between secondary and postsecondary subject areas to reduce duplication of courses and to maximize opportunities for successful completion of dual enrollment credit courses 
4. Policy Development and Coordination
   1. Work cooperatively to develop a handbook that reflects collective policies for CCP students
   2. Assist in communicating policy information to students, parents, high school, and college personnel
   3. Participate in CCP webinars and meetings
5. Recruitment and Outreach
   1. Support outreach efforts involving high school students that raise awareness of opportunities at the College
6. Other duties as assigned by Isothermal Community College
   1. Serve on college committees as needed