Huskins Program

In June 1995, the Duplin County Board of Education and the Board of Trustees of James Sprunt Community College signed an agreement to establish Huskins Bill cooperative programs for eligible high school students.

The purpose of the Huskins Bill cooperative program, called the Huskins Program, is to make available to high school students college level courses not otherwise available to them and to effect an uninterrupted education flow from the high school into the community college or four-year college or university.

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

James Sprunt Community College seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach for the Huskins program.
We anticipate a need for instructors in the following areas: Mathematics, Music, Sociology, History, Psychology, and Religion. These are college level courses taught during the day on high school campuses to qualified high school students.

PROJECTED DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: Based on instructional needs each semester

QUALIFICATIONS: Huskins Instructors must have either a Master’s Degree in the subject being taught or a Master’s Degree in a another subject plus 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught (e.g. applicants who wish to teach a History course should have either a Master’s Degree in History or have a Master’s Degree in another subject plus eighteen graduate hours in History).

For more information applicants should contact Jackie Lanier in the Academic Support Center at 910-296-2492 or email your resume or CV to jlanier@jamessprunt.edu.

Questions and answers regarding the Huskins Program

1. Will the college credits earned transfer to other colleges?

Credits earned for a college transfer course with a grade of C or better may be transferred to another community college, public college or university in North Carolina. Additionally, many private colleges in N.C. accept these credits. Upon admission, transfers to these colleges are typically easy. College credits through the community college do not quarantee admission to another college or university. However, through a special agreement, students graduating from JSCC with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree with a B or better average are assured of admission to UNC-Wilmington. Students should note the distinction between the college transfer courses that meet the requirements for general education core courses and those that meet elective requirements within a major. Credits earned for technical and vocational courses not covered under the CAA will transfer to other N.C. community colleges. The student should talk with the high school counselor and/or the JSCC Huskins Coordinator about specific transfer questions. They are also encouraged to visit the web site www.ga.unc.edu/student_info/caa/.

2. How does a student qualify to take Huskins courses?

Juniors and seniors with a grade point average of B or better or by special recommendation of the counselors and principal will be eligible for the courses. To enroll in math, students must meet or exceed the established cut-off score on the College's Placement Test or have a grade point average of B or better in math.

3. What are areas I should consider in deciding if Huskins courses are a good choice for me?

Among other considerations, students should be committed to the extra time and effort required to be successful in college courses. They should understand that class attendance and participation is critical, consequently, they should not expect to be excused for high school activities, including sports. The grade they earn will be on their high school and JSCC transcript, consequently, they should be prepared to do their best. Students enrolling in Huskins classes will be treated as adults.

4. Will Huskins courses meet high school graduation requirements?

Courses offered through cooperative agreements can be used as elective credits toward high school graduation requirements; however, they may not be used for specific subject/course requirements for high school graduation. College credits will be awarded to high school students upon successful completion of the course.

5. What is the cost?

High school students pay no tuition or fees; however, they must purchase textbooks and related supplies and materials.

6. When and where are the Huskins courses offered?

Most Huskins courses are offered on the high school campus during the school day; however, occasionally Huskins courses are offered on the JSCC main campus or at our off-campus site at Wallace-Rose Hill High School during the afternoon or evening.

7. What should I do if I am interested in taking Huskins classes?

Complete as many courses required for high school graduation as possible in your freshman and sophomore years. Talk to the high school counselor and tell them you want to take advantage of this opportunity. Contact the Huskins Coordinator at James Sprunt Community College at (910) 296-1520 or mgamble@jamessprunt.edu.

8. Q: May I choose to enroll in a Huskins course rather than an equivalent Advanced Placement (AP) course?

English, Calculus and Biology cannot be offered through the Huskins Program because the equivalent AP courses are offered in some of the high schools in the county.

9. What if I want to enroll in a JSCC course not offered through the Huskins
Program?

Qualified students, with approval of Duplin County school officials, may enroll in classes on the JSCC campus with adult students either during the day or evening in addition to their classes at the high school. This program is called Concurrent Enrollment and is also tuition-free. Typically, courses except remedial courses may be taken under the Concurrent Enrollment Program. For more information, contact the JSCC Academic Support Center at (910) 296-2490 or mgamble@jscc.cc.nc.us or talk with your high school counselor.

What is Expected of Huskins Students

Duplin County Schools (DCS) and James Sprunt Community College (JSCC)
have established a cooperative agreement to allow eligible Duplin
County high school students the option to enroll in courses offered by
the college. The information below is intended to inform Huskins
students and parents of JSCC's expectations and how these courses
differ from high school courses.

JSCC Huskins students should:
1. understand that they must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and a
67% completion rate in order to receive Title IV financial aid after
high school.
2. understand that the courses they take through the Huskins program
are college-level courses that usually require more time and effort
than high school courses.
3. be familiar with the JSCC catalog and adhere to the policies and
rules therein. Course requirements and content concerns will be dealt
with according to JSCC’s academic and non-academic appeals policy.
4. have access to a computer with Internet service.
5. understand that home schooling is not available for Huskins’ classes.
6. have permission to participate in all Huskins class field trips and
occasionally be required to provide their own transportation for class
activities.

JSCC Huskins students will:
1. be responsible for purchasing textbooks before the first day of
class.
2. be exposed to college level materials/content in the courses.
3. be expected to prepare for and attend all scheduled courses on time.
4. be expected to prepare for and attend all scheduled courses on time.
5. be responsible for all course material missed if an absence is
absolutely necessary.
6. not be excused from class to participate in high school activities
during scheduled class times (e.g. athletic events).
7. exhibit mature behavior for the duration of each class or be
dropped from the class.
8. receive a course grade, which will be recorded on an official JSCC
transcript.
9. receive college semester hours credit depending on the number of
college courses satisfactorily completed.
10. receive a course syllabus with the instructor’s grading policy and
other pertinent course information.
11. have class absences reported to the high school principal.
12. be responsible for informing JSCC of special accommodations needed
for a 504 Plan and furnishing the required documentation. The student
is not assured of the same accommodations provided by the high school.

Classroom Behavior

1) All students are expected to exhibit adult behavior and to put the time and effort
required in a college course.

2) All students are to be in the classroom, seated, and ready to begin at the scheduled
class time. Students should not expect to be excused from class for high school activities.

3) All students are to participate in class. Class participation includes:

a. completing assigned homework and class work on time
b. participating in classroom discussion;
c. asking pertinent questions;
d. other as specified by the instructor.

4) Disruptions will not be tolerated. Disruptions include:

a. private conversations during class;
b. entering class late;
c. leaving class prior to the instructor dismissing class;
d. sleeping or giving the appearance of sleeping;
e. other as specified by the instructor.

5) The instructor may assign or reassign seating anytime during the semester.

6) Generally, the following policy will apply to violators of classroom policy: First-time violators of classroom policies will be warned once. Second-time violators will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of that day's class. A third violation may result in permanent dismissal from the class. A serious first violation can result in immediate permanent dismissal from the class.

7) Anything that gives the appearance of cheating should be avoided. Cheating is not tolerated. Cheating includes but is not limited to using unauthorized notes during exams, copying students' homework, class work, or tests and handing it in as one's own, and plagiarism on themes and term papers. See the JSCC catalog for more information on cheating.

8) Students must abide by the high school's policies on tobacco, food, drink, cell phones, etc.