6/2017
Faculty Action Plan Form
My plan for meeting minimum qualifications set by the Higher Learning Commission.
DIRECTIONSChoose Option 1, 2, or 3. Within the option, map out the action plan and timeline for compliance of the
HLC.
Option 1) I have met the HLC expectations:
a) Master’s degree in the field in which you teach
b) Master’s degree not in the field in which you teach and 18 graduate credits in the field in which
you teach
Option 2) Master's degree is not in the discipline in which you teach AND (choose a, b, or c):
a) Completion date of minimum graduate credits will be: _______________________
I need ____more graduate credits in the field in which I teach (totaling 18):
(English, English, Speech, etc.)
Subject
Credits
Date to Complete
Subject
Credits
Date to Complete
Observations & Feedback:
OR
(continue on page 2)
Date ______________
Minimum Teacher Qualification Action Plan for teaching ______________________________________ (subject matter)
Faculty member _________________________________CIHS School District ___________________________________
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Continued Option 2) Master's degree is not in the discipline in which you teach AND (choose a, b, or c)
OR
b) I have an active (or am in the process of earning), relevant, industry recognized credential
Observations & Feedback:
OR
c) Demonstration of equivalent relevant experience
(choose one):
Dates
(i) Other advanced level "faculty-like" work
(e.g. curriculum dev, textbook authoring)
Documentation is
on File at UMC
Dates
(ii) Service as an Extension Reviewer
Documentation is
on File at UMC
Dates
(iii) Disciplinary service outside the classroom (e.g. national judging)
Documentation is
on File at UMC
Dates
(iv) Peer-reviewed research and/or publications
Documentation is
on File at UMC
Dates
(v) Advanced professional experience
(this section is for items that do not fall under i iv)
Documentation is
on File at UMC
Observations & Feedback:
Relevant, Industry Recognized Credential
(CPA licensure, CQM, TESOL certification, FAA certifications, etc.)
Date Received/
Date Renewed
Official Document
is on File at UMC
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Option 3) I am working towards a master's degree in the discipline in which I teach:
Sign _________________________Date ____________ Sign _________________________Date ____________
CIHS Faculty High School Principal
Sign _________________________Date ____________ Sign _________________________Date ____________
CIHS Coordinator Liberal Arts and Education Department Head
Degree
(M.A., M.S., etc.)
Master’s degree in the field in which you teach.
(English, Mathematics, etc.)
Date to be Completed
Subject
Credits
Date to Complete
Subject
Credits
Date to Complete
Observations & Feedback: