Instructors and Coordinators
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
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.
Instructor Benefits
Saint Louis University invests generously in the development of its faculty; this generosity extends to 1818 Program instructors.
The primary benefit of being an 1818 Program partner with SLU is the ability to offer highly motivated, high-achieving students the opportunity to earn transferrable college credit from a well-respected national research university while still in high school.
In addition, the benefits for partner high schools and teachers as SLU adjunct faculty in the 1818 Program include the following:
- Limited scholarships for graduate education at SLU: Up to six graduate credit hours per academic year (for individual courses or full degree programs).
- Limited reimbursement of tuition paid for graduate education at other colleges and universities: Up to six graduate credit hours per academic year (for individual courses or full degree programs). Per-course and academic year award maximums apply.
- Access to Saint Louis University’s educational resources including University libraries and research databases, software, etc.
- Annual discipline-specific professional development.
- Program awards as recognition for excellence and service.
- Discipline-specific mentorship from SLU adjunct professors.
- Support from and collaboration with an expansive network of other 1818 Program partners.
- A nominal annual honorarium in acknowledgement of the additional work that may be presented by participation in our program.
As an 1818 Program instructor, you will be part of a supportive community dedicated to fostering academic excellence and providing enriching opportunities for both students and educators.
Instructor Scholarships
Saint Louis University offers scholarships to 1818 instructors continuing their education at SLU.
Scholarship funds can only be used if the Partner school is offering 1818 Program courses in the academic year in which the scholarships are provided. Additionally, participating faculty must be approved 1818 Program faculty and be teaching at least one 1818 Program course in each academic year for which the scholarship is provided.
- Note: As SLU focuses its limited resources on improved teaching and learning in 1818 courses, scholarships for 1818 Program Coordinators and other administrators at Partner high schools have been discontinued. Exceptions for those currently enrolled in SLU graduate programs, or who have been granted past SLU scholarships, have been developed and will be shared upon request.
Additionally, courses eligible for scholarships must be focused on the disciplinary or interdisciplinary academic content of the 1818 course(s) the 1818 instructor has been approved to offer. Typically these are courses offered as part of established master’s and doctoral degrees in the specific discipline/interdisciplinary area.
Courses in related disciplines, and courses focused specifically on the teaching of the disciplinary/ interdisciplinary academic content of the respective 1818 course(s), may be considered per the discretion of the appropriate SLU academic department.
Courses focused on curriculum and instruction generally (or on broad C&I categories such as “humanities” or “social sciences”), and courses in educational administration/leadership, are not eligible for reimbursement.
Eligible participants may be awarded tuition scholarships that fund the SLU tuition for up to six graduate credits in the academic year.
Scholarship applications must be submitted before the start of the term according to the following deadlines:
- Fall terms: Sept. 1
- Spring terms: Dec. 1
- Summer terms: May 1
No scholarships will be awarded for applications submitted after these deadlines.
If a scholarship is awarded, 1818 Partner constituents may apply for admission to SLU as either degree/certificate seeking or non-degree seeking (“unclassified”) students. The application process and admission requirements for eligible 1818 Partner constituents are no different than for all other prospective SLU students.
View a list of all SLU graduate degree and certificate programs
View application requirements and admission processes
1818 faculty who have already submitted official academic transcripts to SLU’s 1818 Program Office as part of the application to become 1818 Program faculty member may contact us at 1818@slu.edu and request that we forward those transcripts to SLU’s Office of Graduate Admission for your convenience.
All questions about admission as a graduate student at SLU should be directed to the desired academic program or the Office of Graduate Admission at 314-977-2500 or graduate@slu.edu.
Tuition Reimbursement
Saint Louis University offers limited tuition reimbursement opportunities for 1818 faculty continuing their education at other colleges and universities.
Tuition reimbursement is available to approved 1818 Program faculty at Partner schools offering 1818 Program courses in the academic year in which the reimbursement is requested. Additionally, participating faculty must be approved 1818 Program faculty and be teaching at least one 1818 Program course in each academic year for which the tuition reimbursement is requested.
Additionally, courses eligible for tuition reimbursement must be focused on the disciplinary or interdisciplinary academic content of the 1818 course(s) the 1818 instructor has been approved to offer. Typically these are courses offered as part of established master’s and doctoral degrees in the specific discipline/interdisciplinary area.
Courses in related disciplines, and courses focused specifically on the teaching of the disciplinary/ interdisciplinary academic content of the respective 1818 course(s), may be considered per the discretion of the appropriate SLU academic department.
Courses focused on curriculum and instruction generally (or on broad C&I categories such as “humanities” or “social sciences”), and courses in educational administration/leadership, are not eligible for reimbursement.
Eligible participants may receive tuition reimbursement for a maximum of six graduate-level credits for the academic year.
Additionally, tuition reimbursement is capped at a maximum of $1,500 per course and a maximum of $4,500 in 2021-2022 (this limit will be $3,000 in 2022-2023 and beyond). Participants are responsible for all applicable fees associated with their enrollment.
As noted above, not all courses will be approved for tuition reimbursement; you should not assume approval until it is formally granted in writing. Requests for tuition reimbursement must be made per the following deadlines:
- Fall terms: Sept. 1
- Spring terms: Dec. 1
- Summer terms: May 1
Apply for Tuition Reimbursement
In order to qualify for reimbursement, all relevant documentation must be submitted to the 1818 Program Office within 90 days of the conclusion of the class. Individuals who do not submit documentation within 90 days will not be reimbursed.
Approved reimbursements from SLU occur after the non-SLU course has been paid for, and after receipt by SLU of an official transcript documenting that the course was successfully completed.
Accordingly, SLU requires those approved for reimbursement to submit:
- an invoice from the offering institution documenting the tuition charged and any related fees charged (fees will not be reimbursed)
- evidence of the course having been paid for (that specifically excludes evidence that the course was paid for via any form of loan)
- an official transcript documenting the successful completion of the course(s)
All recipients of SLU tuition reimbursement should be aware that the dollar value of the tuition reimbursement may be considered taxable income per the Internal Revenue Service. The University is not obliged to nor shall withhold taxes from this award. Please consult a tax advisor/attorney for details.