College in the High School
College in the High School (CIHS) is a University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) program that delivers University courses, in collaboration with area high schools, to advanced high school students.
Administered by the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Department, the program offers regular, introductory University courses at participating high schools. All courses are approved for degree credit, and specially credentialed high school faculty members teach all CIHS classes.
Prospective Schools, Instructors and Students
Prospective Schools, Instructors and Students
The College in the High Schools program offers numerous benefits to students, teachers, and school districts, creating a winning situation and great opportunities for all involved.
Students
- Earn college credit without leaving their high school campus
- Develop college-level skills in critical thinking and writing via University of Minnesota Crookston curriculum and university-level discourse
- Demonstrate their learning over an entire semester, not just on a single, high-stakes test
Teachers
- Attend faculty development workshops led by UMN Crookston faculty coordinators who present continuously updated information
- Develop professional relationships and share ideas and techniques with CIHS instructors and faculty coordinators
- Re-energize themselves through collaboration with other motivated colleagues
School Districts
- Satisfy parent and student demand for on-site, college level courses without losing significant state-support dollars
- Receive high quality professional development for CIHS instructors
- Enjoy the benefits of partnering with an outstanding research and teaching university
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Current Schools, Instructors and Students
Current Schools, Instructors and Students
Welcome back! We are excited to note, that we have an online Course Request form. Also, for those of you interested in creating a Canvas Site, please contact the UMN Crookston-CIHS office, and we will work with you to set one up.
*Qualified students with disabilities who require academic accommodations through UMN Crookston must register with the UMC Disability Resource Center.
News and Events (Coming Soon)
News and Events (Coming Soon)
Purpose and Objectives
Purpose and Objectives
Purpose
The CIHS program with the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) was established by UMN Crookston to provide academically challenging courses, in the high school, where students would receive college credit.
Mission Statement
Partner with rural Minnesota school districts to deliver a broad academic foundation of University courses to qualified students. Integrate teaching and learning with outreach and engagement to serve the public good.
Vision
To streamline the path of concurrent enrollment for rural Minnesota schools.
Values
The core values of the UMN Crookston’s CIHS program are Integrity, Community, and Timeliness.
Higher Learning Commission Faculty Forms
Higher Learning Commission Faculty Forms
These files include fillable form fields. You can print the completed form and save it to your device.
Liaison Site Visit Information, Orientations, and PD
Liaison Site Visit Information, Orientations, and PD
Here is information for a site visit, new instructor orientation, and the summer PD workshop. Click on the item to open.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, our Spring site visits are adapted. Support, flexibility, and course outcomes are key when working together to provide for our UMN Crookston students.
CIHS Faculty Site Visit Process
NACEP Standards for Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (CEP)
Forms and Tutorials
Department Instructors
Department Instructors
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CHIS |
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Career Counselor |
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External Service Provider |
Teaching Specialist |
CIHS (320) 589-6454 |
CIHS |
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Teaching Specialist |
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Spotlight
CIHS Annual Discipline Specific Workshop
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Bede Ballroom, UMN Crookston
College in the High School
University of Minnesota Crookston
210 Selvig Hall
2900 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
PHONE: 218-281-8677
FAX:
Hours
M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm