Beginning this fall, students at Macon County and Red Boiling Springs High Schools will have the opportunity to earn college credit from Cumberland University through a dual enrollment program.

Officials from Macon County, Macon County Public Schools and Cumberland University recently announced an agreement that will allow for courses to start this fall and take place at the UCHRA and Career Center on Highway 52 in Lafayette, Tenn.Under the agreement Cumberland University will provide two dual enrollment courses: College Algebra (MATH-111) and Introduction to Microcomputer Applications (CIS-170). And, because it fulfills Cumberland general education requirements, course credit will apply to students pursuing any major on the CU campus.

As an introductory rate Cumberland University is charging $425 for each course, plus a $25 application fee and the cost of the textbook for the class.
Mr. Eddie Pawlawski, Executive Vice President for Cumberland, said the University is excited to partner with the community by providing dual enrollment courses.

“First, it is an honor to be invited into Macon County and provide a service to this great community” said Pawlawski. “Dual enrollment is an excellent way for students to prepare themselves for post high school and advance their college careers. Also, we look forward to adding more courses in the spring semester and beyond as we reach out to the adult and non-traditional population in Macon County to offer a wide variety of courses that are market and employment-driven.”

Dual enrollment courses will be taught by Cumberland University faculty. Classes will begin during the week of August  27—31. The exact schedule for the first round of dual enrollment classes will be announced soon. Students who are interested in enrolling in the dual enrollment program should contact their guidance counselor. Members of the community are also invited to enroll in the courses. They may contact Mr. Sheridan Henson (615-547-1285 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Mrs. Rachel Henson (615-547-1220 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). For information is available online at www.cumberland.edu/maconcounty.