The CIS Welcome site is the guide for all College in the Schools (CIS) partners to navigate, collaborate and create equitable and inclusive CIS partnerships. You'll find University of Minnesota & College in the Schools primary practices and policies that govern the U of M courses taught at CIS partner high schools.
The mission of College in the Schools partnerships is to connect high school with college to create a culture of lifelong learning and advance academic and career growth. CIS values inclusive access and academic course success for students currently underrepresented in U partnerships, and environments of learning and belonging that affirm student and community cultures.
CIS serves students, instructors and high schools through symbiotic concurrent enrollment relationships and supports. We partner with you to take actions that make systemic change to serve all students and instructors.
Students take University of Minnesota courses at their high school and develop confidence, momentum, college skills and knowledge that supports their future educational and career success.
CIS instructors teach the University of Minnesota course, work with University faculty coordinators, invest in ongoing professional development, and belong to a discipline-specific community of practice.
CIS administrative and instructional partners in high schools and at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities collaborate to ensure equitable practices, pathways, and access. Two current aspirations: transparent course information is reaching students and families; and inclusive teaching and learning supports are functioning and in place for all students and instructors.
U of M courses are recognized across the nation and fulfill U of M major, minor and elective degree requirements. Consistently, 92%-97% of CIS survey respondents who sought to have their U of M credits earned through CIS recognized by other colleges or universities were successful.
We at CIS serve to leverage and develop resources that improve partnership outcomes and the lived experiences that contribute to individual well being and academic excellence promoted by equitable systems, narratives and processes.
