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Instructors and Coordinators

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SLU 1818 instructors are highly qualified in their field and are trained by the 1818 Advanced College Credit Program to teach as SLU adjunct instructors.

The 1818 Program’s success is dedicated to the many talented high school teachers who facilitate the program within their own classrooms. 1818 Program instructors are extremely qualified in their subject area and offer exceptional learning experiences for involved students.

SLU 1818 instructors are highly qualified in their field and are trained by the 1818 Advanced College Credit Program to teach as SLU adjunct instructors. The minimum qualifications for 1818 Program faculty include:

  • An earned master's degree (or higher-level degree) in their respective discipline OR
  • An earned master's degree (or higher-level degree) in another discipline provided that they have a minimum of 18 graduate hours related to the respective discipline they are applying to teach.

In exchange for their participation in the program, 1818 Program instructors qualify for various benefits within the program and complete various responsibilities throughout the year to ensure the program meets the rigor expectations governed by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and Saint Louis University.

Meet an Instructor

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Kate Toussaint

Kate Toussaint

Saint Louis University High School
Chair, Department of Modern and Classical Languages

  • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature from University of Richmond, Virginia
  • Master of Arts in Spanish Literature from Saint Louis University

"Participating in the 1818 program has ensured that my students receive credit for their work meeting the learning targets required in a college level course. It is with great satisfaction that we work together to improve our language proficiency."

Role of the 1818 Instructor

As valued professionals, SLU 1818 instructors are accorded a high degree of respect and autonomy and are trusted to complete the following tasks throughout the school year with support from their faculty liaisons and/or the 1818 Program Office:

  • Ensure that course design, pedagogy and assessments of student learning meet SLU expectations.
  • Upload course syllabi annually, adhering to SLU 1818 deadlines for syllabus submission.
  • Participate in associated professional development (PD) for your academic discipline. 
  • Promote the SLU 1818 Program to interested and qualified students.
  • Facilitate site visits to the classroom by SLU faculty liaisons and 1818 program staff (see below).
  • Report grades at the end of each term according to SLU 1818 established deadlines. 
  • Encourage students to complete their SLU-administered student course evaluations.
  • Use student course evaluation feedback thoughtfully, along with feedback from your SLU faculty liaison, in your future curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment work.   

Site visits to each individual course are conducted on a biennial basis and are a required element of the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) accreditation process. Because each individual course must be visited, instructors may be visited more than once in a single academic year. Your faculty liaison will contact you to arrange a site visit if your course is scheduled for a site visit this academic year.

Role of a Coordinator

The 1818 institution coordinator is foundational to the success of students participating in the program and creating a college-going culture. The institution coordinator helps ensure the success of a partner institution and its students in the 1818 Advanced College Credit program.

Responsibilities of the coordinator include:

  • Facilitating the program at the respective institution utilizing materials available in the Collaboration Drive.
  • Ensuring the program at the institution meets all set policies and guidelines.
  • Providing assistance to instructors including reminder of submitting syllabi annually to the Collaboration Drive and entering semester grades.
  • Advising students through the registration process, changing registrations, submitting student scholarships, and reminding students of deadlines and other tasks as requested.
  • Answering student questions about eligibility, tuition payments, and transferring credits.
  • Communicating school changes, such as updating and reviewing the course ledger for changes in offerings and personnel each semester, and other items as requested.