Introduction to LeTourneau University
Mission Statement
LeTourneau University is a comprehensive institution of Christian higher education where educators engage learners to nurture Christian virtue, to develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, to integrate faith and work, and to serve the local and global community.
Vision Statement
Claiming every workplace in every nation as our mission field, LeTourneau University graduates are professionals of ingenuity and Christ-like character who see life's work as a holy calling with eternal impact.
the Christian Polytechnic University
We are a one-of-a-kind institution of higher learning (the) because of our abiding commitment to the Gospel story (Christian) in offering a technology-centric (Polytechnic) education, where all academics disciplines and community practices share their goods in common (University).
Goals
LeTourneau University seeks to educate students who:
➢ Demonstrate competency and ingenuity in their professional fields.
➢ Integrate Christian faith and work: understanding their vocation within the triune God's grand story of redemption revealed in scripture.
➢ Engage the local and global community.
LeTourneau University is an educational community that:
➢ Fosters an engaging environment conducive to teaching and learning.
➢ Cultivates Christian virtue.
➢ Contributes to the enrichment and service of the local and global community.
Locations
LeTourneau's residential campus is located in Longview, Texas.
The Abbott Aviation Center is located at the Gregg County Airport in Longview, Texas.
Course Offerings
In general, dual credit courses consist of lower-level general education courses. A complete list of courses offered by LeTourneau is provided online at www.letu.edu/dualcredit.
History
Established in 1946, the University is the result of the work and dreams of R.G. and Evelyn LeTourneau. The University still pursues the great skills, character, and passions of R.G. LeTourneau – engineer, entrepreneur, inventor, businessman, missionary, and Christian leader. LeTourneau University is an institution of higher education that is coeducational, interdenominational, and evangelically Christian. Historically, the University is most well-known for providing excellent professional and technical training and expertise paired with personal, hands-on learning experiences throughout its comprehensive slate of academic programs. The University provides a distinctly Christ-centered approach to teaching and learning.
What is LeTourneau's Dual Credit Program?
The dual credit program is a partnership linking LeTourneau University with secondary schools and home school students. Its primary mission is to offer qualified high school students the opportunity to enroll in college level courses while completing requirements for high school graduation. Through this, LETU broadens affordability and accessibility to a nationally reputable education. The desired outcome of the dual credit program is that students will ultimately enroll full-time to complete a bachelor’s degree from LeTourneau University. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
How Did the Dual Credit Program Begin?
LeTourneau University has been offering dual credit for more than a decade in the online environment. In 2013, the University launched an initiative to partner with secondary schools to deliver dual credit onsite within their school systems. The dual credit program has grown from fewer than 40 students in 2012 to nearly 1,500 unduplicated students during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Why Should Students Consider Dual Credit at LeTourneau?
➢ Introduces students to college-level coursework with support systems provided by both the high school and LETU
➢ Provides a cost-effective way for students to start their college career.
➢ May eliminate the duplication of general education courses during the freshman and sophomore college years.
➢ Provides a seamless transition from high school to LETU to complete their bachelor's degree.
➢ Provides students with flexibility once enrolled in college by reducing the need to carry a heavy courseload each semester.
➢ In some cases, depending on desired major and course sequence, provides students the opportunity to finish college early or double major.
➢ May provide the flexibility for students to study abroad if they wish, without being penalized for missing coursework at their home college or university.
Contacting the Dual Credit Staff and Other Offices
Dual Credit Staff
The quickest and most efficient way to contact us is at DualCredit@letu.edu. Please contact us with any questions regarding the program, policies and guidelines, content of the courses, and procedures for teaching or coordinating the dual credit students in your school.
Dr. Mark Moland: Dean of the School of Education, Arts & Sciences
MarkMoland@letu.edu; 903-233-3311
Dr. Moland oversees the faculty credentialing and academics associated with the Dual Credit Program. This includes reviewing and approving course syllabi, learning outcomes and assessment of course delivery. Additionally, he provides instructional support and professional development for faculty and staff.
Tessa Stinnett: Academic Director for the Dual Credit Program
TessaStinnett@letu.edu; 903-233-3307
Tessa facilitates the credentialing process for prospective faculty who wish to teach for the Dual Credit Program. She also assists faculty and course facilitators with Canvas setup and orientation along with grade submission instructions. Additionally, Tessa oversees the course and section set-up process and the distribution of grades to our partner schools.
Kristine Slate: Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services
KristineSlate@letu.edu; 903-233-4331
Kristine oversees the recruitment process at LeTourneau for traditional enrollment. Her role with the Dual Credit Program is to oversee the application, registration, and enrollment process and provide a pipeline for dual credit students to enroll full-time at LETU beyond high school.
Amy Haden: Dual Credit Specialist
AmyHaden@letu.edu; 903-233-4339
Amy imports and processes all dual credit applications and maintains the student management system as it pertains to dual credit. She also assists students with enrollment from application to registration.
LeTourneau Faculty
LeTourneau University's Academic Deans review and evaluate dual credit faculty candidate credentials and proposed offerings of LETU courses. He or she is the primary point of contact with regards to course content and pedagogy.
Deans may defer to department Chairs and/or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist with course content and dual credit adjunct faculty oversight.
Academic Deans
Education, Arts & Sciences
Aviation & Aeronautical Science
Business
Engineering
Nursing
Theology & Vocation
Psychology & Counseling
Dr. Mark Moland MarkMoland@letu.edu 903-233-3311
Mr. David Tesser DavidTesser@letu.edu 903-233-4210
Dr. Kathleen Mays KathleenMays@letu.edu 903-233-3611
Dr. Michael McGinnis MichaelMcGinnis@letu.edu 903-233-3910
Dr. Kimberly Quiett KimberlyQuiett@letu.edu 903-233-3410
Dr. Kelly Liebengood KellyLiebengood@letu.edu 903-233-3372
Dr. Vicki Sheafer VickiSheafer@letu.edu 903-233-3484
Partnerships
Partners may be schools or homeschool organizations and must have an administrative structure, such as a leadership team or a Board. Prospective partners should inquire with the Academic Director for the Dual Credit Program. The school’s principal, a curriculum director, or a head guidance counselor usually makes the request. If the Academic Director determines the school’s request is within the scope of the program, and the high school determines they can work within the parameters of the program, then administrative representatives from both institutions will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a partnership.
At that point, the partner school and Dual Credit Program team will determine the courses the partner wants to offer their students, the format of those courses (online or face-to-face/on ground on the partner school campus), and the faculty who will teach.
Partnership Guidelines
Partners must have an administrative structure evidenced by a Board or a leadership team or an advisory committee. LETU does not partner with private individuals or organizations with a single decision-making figure.
Online Dual Credit Courses for Partner Schools
If the partner school desires online courses for its students, the Academic Director works with the LETU Registrar's Office to schedule them. She works with LETU's Deans and Department Chairs to assign faculty to teach the online classes. LETU reserves the right to decline to offer online courses If faculty are not available.
Course Observers or Facilitators
If the partner enrolls students In LETU's online classes, the partner will designate someone to serve as an online course facilitator or an online course observer.
A facilitator monitors student performance but also may engage in discussions with students about course content. The facilitator Is not credentialed by LETU. The best practice Is for this position to be filled by a high school teacher with relevant knowledge in the course content. Some of the ways a facilitator may assist include:
➢ Keeping students on schedule.
➢ Monitoring student grades for the high school to determine eligibility for extracurriculars and general academic success.
➢ Discussing course material and expectations with students.
➢ Guiding students to LETU resources
➢ Assisting students with contacting LETU faculty when they have questions or concerns.
An observer monitors student performance but does not engage in the course content. This position Is usually filled by an administrator or counselor. The primary purpose Is to determine general academic success and eligibility for high school extracurriculars.
Both facilitators and observers will be granted LETU LMS access after:
➢ Clear background check results are confirmed
o LETU will accept the partner's confirmation of a cleared background check through their organization.
o If the partner didn't complete a background check, LETU will complete the check. The facilitator or observer must provide consent.
➢ Participating In a virtual training session
o The session will be provided at the start of each new semester. Various day/time options will be provided up to a couple of weeks before the semester begins and up through two weeks after the start date.
o The session will last approximately 60 minutes and will be led by the LETU Academic Director.
➢ Signing an LETU FERPA confidentiality form
Neither facilitators nor observers will be responsible for developing or maintaining any aspects of the course. Observers and facilitators will defer to the credentialed faculty member for all matters of course content, course management, and grading. Facilitators and observers will connect their students with LETU faculty for all questions related to the course.
Facilitators and observers will be responsible for gathering final course grades from the LETU LMS within the timelines communicated by Dual Credit Program staff each semester. This is generally a window of time starting the Thursday after classes end and running for a few days but is subject to change.
Facilitators (not observers) who engage with the course (who do not solely monitor and collect final grades) may receive a stipend per course per semester.
➢ The stipend is $500 per course when 10 or more partner school students are registered.
➢ The stipend is prorated rate at $50 per student for courses that have fewer than 10 partner school students.
➢ Stipends will not exceed $2000 per semester per facilitator, even if the facilitator assists with multiple classes.
➢ Facilitators are not LETU employees and will be paid through LETU's Business Office as contract labor.
➢ Facilitators will submit W-9 forms per federal guidelines.
Face-to-Face Dual Credit Courses on the Partner School Campus
If the partner school desires face-to-face/on ground courses on their campus, they may ask the Academic Director whether LETU faculty are available to travel to their campus. If LETU does not have instructors to send, the partner must identify their own teachers who may be qualified to teach at the college level. The Academic Director will walk their prospective faculty through LETU's credentialing process.
Partners must have an administrative structure evidenced by a Board or a leadership team or an advisory committee. LETU does not partner with private individuals or organizations with a single decision-making figure.
Online Courses for Non-Partner or Homeschooled Students
Students who attend non-partnering high schools or homeschools are welcome in LETU’s online dual credit courses. The list of online courses available to dual credit students is provided on the Dual Credit website with updates each academic year. Online courses provided to dual credit students are 15 weeks long.
Face-to-Face Courses on the Main LETU Campus in Longview, TX
Dual credit students are welcome on the main LETU campus in Longview, Texas, whether they attend partner schools, non-partner schools, or homeschools. A list of main campus courses available for dual credit student registration is available on the Dual Credit website. Please note that not all main campus courses are open to dual credit students. The list on the website is curated with cooperation from the leadership of each academic department and courses are made available to dual credit students at their discretion. Note that faculty are not obligated to open seats to dual credit students when a class section is full. A dual credit student orientation will be offered on the main campus in August before the fall semester starts. Students are highly encouraged to attend.
Faculty Credentialing, Course Approval, and Compensation
Prospective Faculty Credentialing
A prospective teacher will submit the completed faculty application paperwork and academic transcripts to the Academic Director. She will contact references and then forward the information to the appropriate LETU Dean, Chair, or SME. The Dean/Chair/SME will review the materials and determine if the teacher can be credentialed and, if not, will determine the number of graduate courses the teacher needs to achieve credentialing.
All faculty are credentialed based on the standards upheld by LETU's accrediting agency, SACSCOC. To serve as the instructor of record for a college-level course, the instructor must have one of the following:
➢ A master’s degree in the academic discipline in which the course is to be taught.
➢ A master’s degree, plus at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline of the course being taught.
➢ A master’s degree, plus an equivalent combination of other work and teaching experience as determined by the Dean of the academic school. (In some technical areas of study, an individual without a master’s degree may be credentialed, but these occasions are limited and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.)
Course Approval
If partner school faculty are credentialed, they will have an option to adopt LETU's prewritten syllabi in their entirety. If they select this option, their face-to-face courses on the partner campus will be added to the LETU dual credit schedule by the Academic Director.
However, if they prefer to have more autonomy with their courses, they will prepare syllabi for Chair or SME approval. Syllabi must be based on templates provided by the Academic Director. The templates contain all LETU policies and procedures, course descriptions, program and course learning outcomes established by the various academic departments. These key course elements must be included in the course. The instructors are not allowed to modify or revise these elements of a course. This enables LETU to ensure that dual credit courses have similar rigor and a high level of consistency and equivalency when compared to courses taught at other partner schools, through our online programs, and on LETU's main campus in Longview, Texas.
Credentialed instructors may customize and personalize the remaining portions of the syllabi. The completed proposed syllabi will be sent to the Academic Director who will pass them to the appropriate Chair or SME for review and approval. Generally, Chairs/SMEs will determine that the proposed syllabi are consistent with expectations and rigor and fit the culture of LETU. The Chair or SME will work directly with faculty if edits are required.
When syllabi are approved, the Academic Director will add face-to-face courses for the partner school to the dual credit schedule. If the credentialed faculty and Chair/SME never reach agreement about syllabi, LETU will not offer the face-to-face courses on the partner campus.
Credentialed Faculty Compensation
Credentialed faculty with approved syllabi will complete LETU's Human Resources paperwork to be added to LETU's payroll system. This includes a background check, federal forms (I-9, W-4), and additional in-house HR forms. Faculty will provide identification documents including a social security card.
Credentialed faculty will be paid according to LETU's dual credit adjunct faculty pay scale. For face-toface courses, faculty are paid $750 per credit hour with 10 to 24 students enrolled. This is $2,250 for a three-credit-hour class. If the class has fewer than 10 students, pay is pro-rated at $75 per credit hour per student ($225 per student for a three-credit-hour class) up to 9 students. On a case-by-case basis, pay may increase if class sizes rise above 24 students.
For online courses, faculty are paid $850 per credit hour for a class with 10 to 24 students ($2,550 for a three-credit hour class). The pro-rated pay is $85 per credit hour per student up to 9 students, and additional pay may be provided, determined on a case-by-case basis, for class sizes above 24 students.
Faculty who have taught for LETU for five years may apply for adjunct promotion if they meet the guidelines established here. This changes their title and leads to a pay raise per credit hour.
Expectations of LETU Dual Credit Instructors
Commitment to On-Going Training
Credentialed dual credit adjunct instructors will participate in a LETU faculty orientation when hired. They will attend a summer dual credit faculty meeting annually. Sessions are led by LETU full-time faculty and dual credit staff to cover course expectations including syllabi, content, texts, teaching methods, assignments, assessments, and grading. LETU's full-time faculty members provide the high school teachers with sample course materials as needed.
In the summer faculty meetings, LETU faculty members introduce new research in pedagogy and review course expectations, syllabi, assessments, and grading policies. Sessions include time for discussion and for questions and answers about syllabi, texts, possible new courses, and other issues common to both high school and college instructors.
High Quality Teaching
Dual Credit instructors will organize their classes around approved LETU syllabi as described previously in this Handbook. These syllabi will be made available to all registered LETU dual credit students.
Instructors teaching dual credit classes will utilize LETU's Canvas system. All dual credit courses must utilize the Learning Management System (currently Canvas) for the following purposes:
➢ Posting the syllabus.
➢ Collecting major assignments. Daily quizzes and assessments administered in class need not be submitted by students via Canvas, but written assignments and major projects must be submitted by students via Canvas.
➢ Recording grades. All course grades, even including assignments not submitted via Canvas, must be recorded using the Canvas grade book.
Faculty should spend some time at the beginning of each semester orienting students to the use of Canvas and notifying them of the support that is available. Faculty may use LETU's technical resources for assistance, including the IT Help Desk and support services through the Curriculum Design and Technology (CDT) team.
Semester Schedule
Dual credit courses offered to the partner school via an online format will follow the LETU Dual Credit Academic Calendar. This will be linked on the LETU Dual Credit website: letu.edu/dualcredit.
Dual Credit courses offered face-to-face on the high school campus will follow the schedule of that campus with three exceptions. These three non-negotiable dates are standardized across all dual credit courses and partner schools and must be followed by the dual credit instructor. These dates will be available on the academic calendar linked through the Dual Credit Program website and will be communicated to faculty through the Academic Director each semester:
➢ Final grade submission date
➢ Last day to drop with no grade.
➢ Last day to withdraw from the course.
Textbooks
Dual Credit instructors will utilize college-level learning resources. Most courses will utilize a textbook. The Academic Director may assist credentialed faculty and facilitators with securing their copies of the books.
Grade Reporting
Dual Credit instructors will follow the LETU Registrar’s Office directions and deadlines for final grade submission. It is particularly important to submit all grades on time because the Registrar's Office must complete reports at the end of each semester to remain in compliance with federal guidelines Additionally, students' transcripts don't reflect their earned credit hours and current GPAs until final grade submission is completed.
Email Account and Responsiveness
LETU adjunct faculty will communicate with LETU staff, other faculty, administrators, and students through the LETU email system. Faculty will share the LETU email address with students and may communicate with students through the Canvas Inbox as well. Faculty will respond to emails and Canvas messages within 48 business hours. Faculty will follow all IT guidelines for appropriate use of LETU email and other technology resources. The Dual Credit team encourages faculty to add the LETU email account to a smartphone.
Faculty Policies
Adjunct faculty teaching through the Dual Credit Program must follow policies established by the LETU Dual Credit Program team, Deans, Chairs, SMEs, and the IT and Human Resources departments.
Faculty Accountability
Dual Credit instructors will participate in LETU’s institutional faculty evaluation process, which may include site visits or video observations, period evaluations, and end-of-course student evaluations.
If a dual credit instructor does not meet expectations, an LETU academic representative (a Dean, Associate Dean, Chair, or SME) will develop an improvement plan with the instructor. If concerns persist, the Academic Director will contact the high school’s administrator to determine if the high school prefers to submit another candidate to serve as the teacher of the LETU course or requests a designated amount of time for the current instructor to meet the expectations.
Course Quality
Dual credit courses will feature the same level of excellence as all other LETU courses. LETU assures quality through addressing the following items in a manner consistent with the traditional and nontraditional programs.
Student Resources
LETU dual credit students have access to the same learning resources as any other LETU students. These resources include LETU email, Canvas, the Starfish Student Success System, Achievement Center Services, the Writing Center, an orientation course, tutoring services, online library resources and databases, technology resources and support services, and disability accommodations. The LETU website offers detailed information about these services. The Academic Director will also provide information upon request.
Course Policies
LETU dual credit courses will be administered with the same classroom policies as all other LETU courses, including academic honesty, grade appeals, grievances, class attendance, and late assignment policies. These are reflected in the previously mentioned syllabi templates.
Learning Outcomes
LETU dual credit courses have the same learning outcomes as all other LETU courses. These are communicated via the syllabi templates.
End-of-Course Student Evaluations
LETU provides opportunities for dual credit students to evaluate their learning experience. At the end of the course, all students enrolled in a dual credit course are asked to complete a course evaluation. Information received will be treated confidentially and only group results will be reported. The instructor, Academic Director, Chairs, and Deans have access to the evaluation information after final grade submission.
Program Evaluations
The Academic Director and/or Chairs or SMEs or Deans will periodically gather student work samples from dual credit courses by retrieving them from Canvas or requesting submission from faculty. LETU administrators will include dual credit courses in institutional program evaluations.
FERPA Guidelines for Dual Credit Students
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governs the confidentiality of student information in K-12 schools and higher education institutions. FERPA guidelines do not distinguish between a college student who has graduated from high school and a dually enrolled student who’s still in high school and is a minor under the age of 18. It’s important that everyone associated with the Dual Credit Program adhere to the University’s legal requirements under FERPA.
➢ Any college student, including a dually enrolled high school student, has protected educational records under FERPA guidelines, regardless of age and regardless of how many credit hours he or she is currently enrolled in or has accrued. The records are private and are not accessible to a parent unless the student specifically provided consent on the FERPA release form signed during enrollment.
➢ The partnership MOU between the partner school and LETU includes data sharing provisions. LETU and partner school staff may exchange information about students to the extent that its necessary to serve students effectively and provide transcript information.
➢ The Dual Credit Program team can see students' FERPA forms and can share whether they provided consent for communication with parents.
➢ The Dual Credit Program team can provide more information about FERPA upon request.
➢ The Academic Director sends reminders about FERPA guidelines to dual credit faculty each semester.
Admissions, Academic Policies, and Procedures
Age Requirements
The Dual Credit Program is open to students aged 14 and older who are in ninth through twelfth grade. Some of our courses require a minimum grade/age for registration. Currently, students must be seniors in high school to enroll in AERF1113: Flight Science I. Additionally, students must be 16 years or older or classified as a junior in high school to enroll In PSYC2013: Introduction to Psychology and PSYC2143: Human Growth and Development
Super Senior/GAP Year Policy
Only academically eligible high school students, who desire to attend LeTourneau University while still enrolled in high school or home school (grades 9-12), are eligible to enroll in the Dual Enrollment Program. Upon initial application, students must declare a projected graduation date that is consistent with their high school transcripts. Upon the graduation date, students are no longer eligible to participate in the Dual Enrollment program. LeTourneau University does not recognize a “super senior fifth year” or a “GAP year” as a means of delaying high school graduation. Continued participation in the Dual Enrollment Program after the projected graduation date must be approved by the Dean of Education, Arts and Sciences and the VP of Enrollment Services. Extensions will only be considered due to unusual and extenuating circumstances. In the rare occasion when an extension may be granted, LeTourneau University reserves the right to limit the number of credit hours and number of semesters a student could undertake.
Auditing Courses
Dual credit students are not eligible to audit courses.
Credit Hour Limits
Students may enroll in no more than 12 LETU dual credit hours per semester and may not earn more than 60 LETU dual credit hours in total.
Dual Credit Semesters
There are three entry points into the dual credit program at LeTourneau - fall, spring, summer. Each term has a strict deadline and registration will not be allowed beyond the deadline listed in the academic calendar. Dual credit students are required to take full 15-week courses and are not eligible to take nontraditional, 7-week courses.
Academic Honesty Policy (from the LETU Official Catalog)
A foundation of mutual trust is essential to the learning community. Students and faculty break that trust when they violate ethical standards that the community of scholars expects each member to uphold.
Academic dishonesty is a serious breach of trust within the LeTourneau University community because it violates the regard for truth that is essential to genuine learning and Christian consistency. From a broader perspective, it hurts both offending students and their peers who complete their work with integrity. Therefore, the LeTourneau University community will not tolerate academic dishonesty and encourages a student who experiences particular difficulties in a course to discuss the problem with the instructor rather than succumb to the pressure to commit academic dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty is not qualitatively different from other types of dishonesty. It consists of misrepresentation in an attempt to deceive. In an academic setting, this dishonesty may take various forms including, but not limited to, the following:
Cheating
• Obtaining, distributing, or using a test, unauthorized information regarding a test, or other unauthorized assignment material without prior permission from the instructor for the current course.
• Using unauthorized files, tests, problems, lab reports, or other assignment material from previous classes other than allowed by the instructor for the current course.
• Copying or using unauthorized technological or print aids in tests, examinations, or
• laboratory reports.
• Using computational software/hardware, generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, or the like, without prior permission from the instructor of the current course.
• Submitting AI-generated material as one’s own work.
• Looking at an examination paper or answer sheet of another student.
• Cooperating or aiding in any of the above.
Plagiarizing
• Submitting someone else’s words, works, or ideas as if they were one’s own.
• Presenting the words, works, or ideas of someone else without accurately or completely citing the source.
• Self-plagiarizing or recycling (without prior permission from the instructor of the current course) one’s own work as original in one course when it was created in another course or for another assignment.
University Responses to Academic Dishonesty
Cases of academic dishonesty are typically first handled by the instructor teaching the course in which the violation occurs. If an instructor finds a student guilty of violating the Academic Integrity Policy, the possible sanctions he or she may impose include but are not limited to the following:
• A requirement to redo the paper or assignment.
• A significant score reduction, failing grade, or zero given on the specific exam, paper, or assignment.
• A grade reduction or failing grade given for the course.
The above are examples of typical sanctions, but the faculty member is free to determine an appropriate course penalty given the severity of the specific violation. This is left to the discretion of the instructor, but he or she may elect to consult a supervisor or dean, and/or the Associate Provost for Student Success.
Please refer to the online official LETU Catalog for details about LETU’s Academic Integrity Council and the appeals process for students who are reported to be in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy.
Grading and Grade Appeals (from LETU Student Handbook)
Dual credit teachers assign grades to their registered students throughout the course and base the final grade on the student’s performance on a variety of assignments and assessment types.
Once a grade has been submitted to the Office of the Registrar, only the instructor can change the grade, except in the case of a grade appeal. If a student believes that a final course grade has been improperly awarded, the student may appeal the grade by following these steps:
1. The student must contact the instructor in writing to seek a solution no later than four weeks after the end of the course. The instructor must notify the student of the decision within one week of being contacted by the student. If the instructor decides that a grade change is warranted, the instructor must submit a change of grade form approved by the dean of the academic school to the Office of the Registrar.
2. If the decision of the instructor is not acceptable to the student, an appeal may be made in writing to the dean of the academic school within one week after notification. If the decision of the dean is not acceptable to the student, a written appeal may be made to the Office of the Provost within one week after notification by the dean. The Office of the Provost will seek a solution or may refer the matter to the Admissions and Standards Committee. The decision of the Office of the Provost is final unless the Office of the Provost refers the appeal to the Admissions and Standards Committee, in which case the decision of that committee becomes final.
Grievance
If a student feels that his or her rights have been violated, they have the option of filing an official grievance. Students should visit Formal Student Complaints for full university policy and procedure on the filing of a grievance.
Attendance
Like students on campus at LeTourneau University, dual credit students are expected to attend classes regularly. The Dual Credit program accepts the high school’s policy for absence from an LETU course, and LETU instructors include the absence policy in their syllabi.
Credit
All grades (including Ds and Fs) earned by students will be recorded on their LeTourneau University transcript.
Dropping or Adding a Course
A dual credit student may elect to add and/or drop a course subject to the deadlines given in the academic calendar. The academic calendar includes the deadline to add courses; courses cannot be added beyond this date. Students will not receive credit for a course for which they have not properly registered.
The LETU catalog states the following:
The responsibility for submitting add/drop forms to the Office of the Registrar before the deadline rests entirely with the student. No petitions for the retroactive dropping or adding of courses will be considered except under extenuating circumstances and must be approved by the Office of the Provost.
From the first day of classes through the last day to drop with no grade, students may drop a course by completing and submitting the Dual Credit Drop Request Form located in their myLETU account. If a student stops attending a course without formal withdrawal through the Office of the Registrar, the student will automatically receive an F for that course. When a student withdraws from a course before the last day for dropping courses with no grade, no record of such a course will appear on the permanent academic record. After the last day for dropping a course with no grade, students may drop a course with a grade of W if the course is
dropped before the deadline specified in the academic calendar by submitting an approved drop form. After the deadline for withdrawing from a course with a W (after approximately 75% of the course), students may not drop a course without receiving a failing grade of F. In the case of extenuating circumstances an exception may be approved by the Office of the Provost.
Withdrawing Due to a Medical or Other Emergency Circumstance
If a student has an emergency and/or medical situation or a change of residence to another school attendance area, and must withdraw from all high school courses, including the dual credit course(s), the student’s parent/guardian and the high school should do the following:
➢ The parent/guardian submits official documentation substantiating the emergency and/or medical situation to the high school counselor, dual credit coordinator, and or LETU teacher requesting the withdrawal.
➢ If the high school agrees with the request, then the designated dual credit coordinator submits copies of the documentation and a cover letter requesting LETU to grant the student’s withdrawal from the dual credit course(s) along with a refund.
The cover letter and documentation should be submitted via email to DualCredit@letu.edu.
If LeTourneau University determines the request for withdrawal because of emergency circumstances is valid, they will initiate action to withdraw the student from the college course and to refund the course fee.
Disability Support (from LETU Student Handbook)
LeTourneau University has sought to make its facilities and learning environment accessible, within reasonable limits, to the physically, emotionally and learning-disabled students. The University seeks to assist physically, emotionally, and learning-disabled students to succeed in their education. Any disabled student who is seeking accommodations (including special housing accommodations) while attending the University must: (a) Self-identify thirty (30) days prior to starting classes by completing the Students with Disability Application, and (b) provide the appropriate documentation to be eligible for services. The Students with Disability application can be obtained through the office of the Director of Student Achievement, located in the Student Life Building, 903-233-4470. The appropriate forms of documentation are described below.
No modifications or accommodations will be made and no substitute courses will be accepted if they would fundamentally alter the nature of the educational program. A requirement that is essential to a degree will not be waived. The Office of the Provost will be the responsible authority for making the determination of that which is essential. The University does not provide specific assistance programs to tutor and translate for disabled students.
In the case of a medical disability of mobility, sensory, health or physical limitations, the documentation must include a complete medical report and a formal diagnosis from a physician. For learning or psychological disabilities, documentation must include a psycho-educational evaluation and formal diagnosis performed by a licensed therapist who specializes in learning disabilities. The evaluation must delineate the nature of the student’s learning disability and describe any factors that entitle the student to academic support services. The summary of evaluation must include an assessment of broad cognitive functioning (e.g. the WAIS-R test), specific cognitive processing discussing visual spatial abilities, auditory and visual memory, fine- motor ability, executive functions, and selective attention, oral language ability, and achievement levels. All scores must be reported and interpreted. The physical or psycho-educational summary of evaluations must also explain how the student’s ability to perform routine school tasks is affected by the disability and recommend modifications that would be reasonable and necessary at LeTourneau University. Documentation may not be more than three years old. The students are responsible for all costs related to any tests and analyses. Each student who has been certified as eligible for services must contact the Director of Student Support Services prior to each new semester to continue services. For more information and resources visit our Student Support Page.
Note: In the case of Dual Credit students, the notification of learning disability may come from the student, parent, or high school counselor.
Transferability & Transcript Requests
LeTourneau University is a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, and many courses are transferrable to other accredited institutions. Course transfer is always at the discretion of the receiving institution, and students are encouraged to contact institutions of choice regarding specific transfer requirements.
Since many students use their dual credit to broaden their overall college experience rather than to graduate from college early, exemption and appropriate placement are as important as degree credit to most students. The value of the experience may well lie most in the courses' success in initiating students to the demands of college courses and testing their ability to cope with these demands.
Note: Once students have registered for and passed a dual credit course, the LeTourneau University transcript certifies that the student earned college credit, but it does not automatically guarantee the credit will be accepted at another institution.
When credit is not given for dual credit courses, the following reasons may apply:
➢ The college attended does not offer a similar course.
➢ The college requires that freshmen take introductory courses in the discipline taught only on that particular campus.
➢ Some colleges will not recognize a college course that was also used to meet a high school graduation requirement. In other words, the college does not recognize dual credit.
➢ Because a college or university has recognized dual credit in the past, does not mean that it has a future commitment to do so. Evaluation of any kind of transfer credit is made on an individual basis. By contrast, the fact that an institution has limited its acceptance of dual credit does not imply that those limitations are permanent.
Although the majority of dual credit students do receive some recognition of their LETU coursework, college officials cannot make decisions before they have viewed an official LeTourneau University transcript, the same procedure for any other student – high school, undergraduate, or graduate – seeking to transfer credits.
Transcript Requests
Transcripts of students’ LeTourneau University courses are available through the Registrar’s Office. Requests can be made online at Transcript Request.
Dual Credit Student Registration
Student Approval Criteria in LeTourneau University's Dual Credit Guidelines
➢ The student must complete the dual credit application online at www.letu.edu/dualcredit.
➢ Students must have an overall unweighted GPA of 3.0 when they apply to the program.
➢ They also must be approved by the designated dual credit coordinator in their high school (usually a principal or counselor) whose approval in Dual Enroll signifies the approval.
➢ There is no entrance exam required for admission, however, there are prerequisites required for some courses.
Dates of Student Registration
Registration for the summer/fall and spring semesters is scheduled in April and November, respectively. Prior to the beginning of the semester, the high school counselor will schedule a day to provide students and parents with information regarding application, admission requirements, and the process of course registration.
Registration Deadlines and Late Registration
There are three entry terms into the dual credit program: fall, spring, summer. The deadline for course registration is always the Thursday prior to the Monday that classes begin. The specific dates will be listed on the dual credit website and academic calendar. The LETU dual credit office accepts completed applications if they (1) are approved by the high school counselor and (2) if they are received by the deadline. Students may not enroll in a dual credit course once the deadline passes.
Submitting
a Dual Credit Application
The LETU application is accessed via the internet at www.letu.edu/dualcredit. Students should accurately complete each portion of the application which provides important information needed to officially admit and register the student as a non-degree seeking dual credit student at LeTourneau University. The designated dual credit coordinator at the high school (a principal, counselor, or teacher) will provide approval for each class selected by the student. This will serve as a checklist to ensure every student is registered properly in the appropriate sections.
The following checklist for students and parents will help ensure that forms are complete:
➢ Student application complete, accurate, and legible
➢ Course numbers and sections accurate and complete
➢ Parent/guardian and partner high school authorization complete
➢ FERPA complete
➢ Student social security number provided (not required, but necessary for tax recording purposes)
Billing: How and When Do You Pay?
Upon registration, each student will receive a confirmation email with a link for payment and the deadline with the exception of students who attend a partner school that has requested to be billed for the tuition. If the student bill remains unpaid by the designated deadline, the student risks being dropped from the course.
Specific instructions for making the payment can be found on the dual credit website. Payments will be made directly to LeTourneau University unless prior arrangements have been made for the ISD or partner school to be invoiced for their student’s tuition. To pay by credit card, students will need to use their student ID and password to log in to their myLETU student portal.
Facilitating Dual Credit in Your School
➢ Become familiar with the registration process and be able to answer students’ questions or direct them to the LETU Dual Credit Enrollment Team.
➢ Make sure your students have completed all the enrollment tasks by stated deadlines and that payment has been made.
➢ Make sure all students have purchased their textbooks prior to the beginning of the semester.
➢ Notify the LETU Dual Credit Director of changes in teachers, course content and/or text, overall curriculum or any other situation, which may affect the quality or suitability of a dual credit course.
➢ Speak with students about the transferability of dual credit courses within Texas and outside the state. The Texas Common Course Numbering System is an excellent resource (http://www.tccns.org). Know the differences among the various kinds of early college credit, dual credit, concurrent enrollment, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and how the different types are useful for various colleges and universities as well as for various majors.
LETU Faculty Contacts
LeTourneau University’s Program Chairs review and evaluate dual credit candidate credentials and proposed offerings of LETU courses. He or she is the primary point of contact with regards to course content and pedagogy.
Program Chairs
College of Education, Arts and Sciences
Biology & Kinesiology
Chemistry & Physics
Humanities & Social Sciences
Mathematics
Teacher Education
Computer Science
School of Aviation & Aeronautical Science
Associate Dean
School of Theology & Vocation
Department Chair
School of Engineering & Engineering Technology
Associate Dean
Dr. Wayne Jacobs WayneJacobs@letu.edu 903-233-3861
Dr. Steve Ball StevenBall@letu.edu 903-233-3361
Dr. John Barrett JohnBarrett@letu.edu 903-233-3392
Dr. Cory Krause CoryKrause@letu.edu 903-233-3334
Russell Miller RussellMiller@letu.edu 903-233-3310
Dr. Brent Baas BrentBaas@letu.edu 903-233-3341
Sean Fortier SeanFortier@letu.edu 903-233-4221
Dr. Viktor Roudkovski ViktorRoudkovski@letu.edu 903-233-3371
Dr. Matthew Green MatthewGreen@letu.edu 903-233-3912
Quick Reference Guide for Counselors and Administrators
➢ How do I receive student grades?
o Your school's designated facilitator retrieves grades at the end of each semester.
o If you have questions about student grades, contact the Academic Director (tessastinnett@letu.edu).
➢ How does a student request an official transcript?
o To request an official transcript, go to www.letu.edu/registrar.
o Look under the heading "Resources" and follow the link to "Transcript Request.”
o There is a $5.00 charge for the transcript.
➢ How does a student drop a course?
o Once the registration window has closed in DualEnroll, a student must complete the drop request form via their myLETU account.
o Make sure your student is aware of the drop and withdraw dates on the Academic Calendar. If the course is dropped within those dates, there is no consequence to the student's GPA.
o The difference between a drop and withdraw request is a withdrawal appears on the transcript as a W and the drop does not appear at all.
➢ What if my student is having technical difficulties?
o LeTourneau IT support is available at 903-233-3500.
o In some cases, your student will need to know their LETU student ID for help.
➢ What if my student needs tutoring?
o Academic support (tutoring, math lab, writing center) is available to all LeTourneau students by contacting the Achievement Center.
o We offer on campus and online support options.
o Students may click the tutor.com link in online Canvas courses for free services.
➢ What if I have an instructor who is interested in being credentialed?
o They need to contact Tessa Stinnett, Academic Director, at TessaStinnett@letu.edu.
Quick Reference Guide for Students
MyLETU Account (This is different from your DualEnroll account for registration.)
If you have not already done so, and this is your first time taking a course with LETU, please watch our video explaining how to set up your myLETU account: Setting Up Your myLETU Account.
➢ MyLETU account setup
➢ Multi-factor authentication
➢ Accessing your student portal
➢ Technical support
Your myLETU account will have several links with information for the following:
➢ Ordering Textbooks
➢ Making a Payment
➢ Requesting a Refund
➢ Requesting a Transcript
➢ Accessing the Dual Credit Academic Calendar
➢ Accessing your Grade Report
➢ Dropping a Course
We also have a video series to help you most conveniently work through the dual enrollment process.
➢ How to Apply & Register for Dual Credit Class
➢ You're Accepted! Setting up Your myLETU Account
➢ Textbooks
➢ Tuition Payments
➢ Top Resources
➢ Margaret Estes Library
DualEnroll Parent and Student FAQs
➢ If a parent or student does not see their confirmation emails from DualEnroll.com, please be sure to check spam/junk folders.
➢ If a parent receives an error message when trying to approve a course or give consent, check that the student is not logged in to their DualEnroll account on the same device the parent is trying to use. The student must be completely logged out of DualEnroll before a parent tries to process their action required.
➢ When registering for courses, the process is not immediate, there are several approvals and data transfers that must take place between steps. The entire process could take from 24 hours to a few days depending on the timeframe of parent/counselor/university manual approvals and the completion of all necessary steps by the student.
➢ If the student has not received confirmation of their course registration, they should login to their DualEnroll account and check their status to make sure they have completed all necessary steps. Any steps needing their attention will be highlighted on their dashboard in yellow.
➢ There are two separate logins for students, one for DualEnroll and one for MyLETU. (Students may want to create these to be the same, for less confusion.) If a student is having trouble logging in, check that they are using the correct login for the program they are in.
➢ Once a student is registered, they will receive a confirmation email from DualEnroll with a link for payment and a link to order their textbooks if they have not already done so.
I'm Graduating from High School… Now What?
Our desire is that all students who take a dual credit course through LeTourneau make the decision to enroll full-time to complete their bachelor’s degree. Below is information outlining that process:
1. Submit Application for Admission
a. This application is separate from the one you submitted for dual credit.
b. Our application is free and can be completed at www.letu.edu/apply.
2. Submit Official Transcript
a. If you uploaded a transcript through DualEnroll, you would need to send our office a copy of your transcript. This can be emailed to admissions@letu.edu or mailed to:
LeTourneau University
2100 S Mobberly Avenue
Longview, TX 75602
3. Submit Official Test Score (optional)
a. While we do not require test scores for acceptance, a test score could increase your scholarship amount.
4. Acceptance to LeTourneau
a. Without a Test Score
i. Engineering Majors: 3.2 High School GPA or higher (4.0 unweighted scale)
ii. Non-Engineering Majors: 3.0 High School GPA or higher (4.0 unweighted scale)
b. With a Test Score
i. Engineering Majors: 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT or 1180 SAT or 76 CLT
ii. Non-Engineering Majors: 2.5 GPA and 20 ACT or 1030 SAT or 66 CLT
5. Receive Merit-Based Scholarship
a. Presidential Scholarship: $20,000 per year
i. 3.85 GPA and 32 ACT or 1430 SAT or 98 CLT
b. Dual Credit Scholarship: $17,000 per year
i. All students who successfully complete at least 1 dual credit course receive the Dual Credit Scholarship. This scholarship is renewable for 4 years with a 2.0 GPA.
6. File FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - optional
a. For additional aid, students can file a FAFSA and receive federal aid to stack on top of their merit-based scholarship using LETU code 003584.
If you are unsure if LeTourneau is the place for you, we invite you to visit campus during one of our Preview Events or set up a Personal Visit on a day that works best for you and your family.
LETU Student Handbook
The LeTourneau University Student Handbook contains important information for all undergraduate students and residential graduate students enrolled in classes on our Longview campus. The handbook provides a "map" of campus services, guidance on student conduct, and describes our disciplinary processes. Students are responsible to read and abide by the policies and university standards contained in this document.
While the policies and standards outlined in the handbook provide students an effective set of guidelines for personal conduct, the University retains the right to enact additional policies and regulations, correct errors, or to modify existing policies as it determines. Any policy or regulation updates will be made to the document outline at www.letu.edu/studenthandbook. New or modified policies are effective immediately, unless otherwise notated. This handbook supersedes and replaces all previously published and/or online versions of the LeTourneau University Student Handbook.
About the Student Handbook
This website contains the codes, rules, regulations, and policies which establish the official parameters for student life at LeTourneau University. These standards have been formulated as appropriate by the President's Cabinet, the Student Life Committee and department, and the administrative officers of the University.
The guidelines and regulations contained in the LeTourneau University Student Handbook are binding for all LeTourneau University students enrolled in a Residential (on ground degree program) undergraduate or gradate, as well as all Global (online degree program) students who reside on campus. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of these expectations and conduct themselves accordingly as members of the LeTourneau community. Adherence to the handbook is expected of LeTourneau University students wherever they may be, for the duration of their enrollment at the University (including semester and holiday breaks).
LeTourneau University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status or age in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan program, athletic and other school-administered programs. The University has designated the Director of Student Support Services to hand all student-centered inquiries regarding its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX and under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.