As a newly hired adjunct instructor I was required to take cm 102. In this course learned more about policy and procedures that govern Post-Secondary Schools. My background is in Middle Grades Education. I did not realize how many different departments are necessary in order for the students, instructors and administrators to create and provide a positive learning environment the checks and balances for placement test, financial aid and business department are similar to the checks and balances of the judicial, legislative and executive branches.