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LINCOLN COLLEGE SOAR 2012
STUDENT SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
9:00am-9:45am – Welcome and Academic Presentations
9:45am-11:15am – COMPASS Success Plan
11:15am-11:45am – Lunch
11:45am-2:00pm – Advising and Residential Life/Campus Safety
breakout sessions
2:00pm– Financial Aid workshop
PARENT SCHEDULE OF THE DAY 9:00am-9:45am – Welcome and Academic Presentations
10:00am – 10:45am – Academic Issues
10:45am – 11:30am – Residence Life/Campus Safety
11:30am – 11:45am – BREAK
11:45am – 12:00pm – Information Technology
12:00pm – 12:15pm – Nurse
12:15pm – 12:45pm – Financial Aid
12:45pm – 1:00pm – Business Office
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Lunch/Break
2:00pm – Financial Aid workshop
•FERPA
•Placement Testing
•Academic Support Services
•Attendance
•Campus Civility
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND
PRIVACY ACT
(FERPA)
WHAT IS FERPA?
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of a
student’s education records.
Under most circumstances a student’s records (except
Directory Information) will not be shared with any
third party without the student’s written and signed
consent.
Contact Registrar’s Office for FERPA concerns
217 735 5050 ext. 242
PLACEMENT TESTING
COMPASS/ACT
Developed by ACT
English and Math Placement
Place students appropriately so they are best able to
succeed in their classes
For accurate placement – take your time and give your best
effort
College Readiness/Developmental Courses
Testing Out
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Academic Advisor
Advising and Registration
Academic Progress (CASP, Midterm Grades)
Recommendations for Success
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES CONT…
Academic Success Center
Housed in the library
Free tutoring sessions with professional and peer
tutors
Academic Enrichment Seminars
Walk-in math labs
Walk-in writing labs
o Faculty Members
ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE POLICY AT LINCOLN COLLEGE
Due to the direct correlation with the learning process and
academic success, class attendance is required of all Lincoln
College students.
Students whose number of absences is more than twice the number
of class meetings per week may be assigned a grade of “F” for the
course.
Students whose number of absences is more than twice the number
of class meetings per week may be administratively withdrawn
from the course.
Tardiness may be equivalent to absence or partial absence at the
instructor’s discretion.
ATTENDANCE CONT…
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
To inform the instructor in advance
To obtain missed class content, assignments, and
preparation requirements for next class
Excused Absences vs. Unexcused Absences
CLASSROOM INCIVILITY
Behaviors that distract the instructor or other
students, disrupt classroom learning, discourage
the instructor from teaching, discourage others
from participating, or in any way derail the
instructors goal for the class session.
Examples:
Harassing Comments
Unwanted student conversations
Cheating
Inappropriate cell phone usage
Sleeping
Sarcastic remarks or gestures
Late arrival
And More
THE LINCOLN COLLEGE
‘ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE’
Class Size and Student/Faculty Ratio
Personal Attention
Faculty Availability
2+2 Agreements and Articulations
Phi Theta Kappa
Co-Curricular Activities
TINA NUTT
DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
217-732-3155, EXT. 206 Gigi Fansler V.P. for Academic Affairs [email protected]
217-732-3155, ext. 202
CORE CURRICULUM
CORE CURRICULUM FOR AA Language and Humanities-- 18 hours
Including: ENG 101, ENG 102, SPE 101
Does not include ENG 100
Remaining 9 hours-- Language & Communication,
Humanities, or Fine Arts
Natural Sciences-- 7 hours
1 life science, 1 physical science
1 of the two courses must have a lab
Mathematics– 3 hours **
**Developmental classes are in addition to this
Example: MAT 091 MAT 101 **Required MAT
Social Sciences– 9 hours (from 2 different areas)
Physical Education– 2 hours
PROGRAMS OF STUDY Associate of Arts Program of Study
Broadcasting
English
History
Music
Associate of Science Programs of Study
Business
Criminal Justice
Mathematics
Physical Education
Pre-Nursing
General Studies Program of Study (AA or AS)
Concentrations in Art, Biology, Communication, Computer Science, Elementary Education, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
DISABILITY SERVICES
Shannon Kline
Director for the Office of
Disability Services
217-732-3155, ext. 227
ODS MISSION
Promote equal access to all aspects of Lincoln
College for students with disabilities
This is accomplished by:
Providing services and accommodations
Removing physical and educational barriers
Collaboration with faculty and many other
departments on campus
REQUESTING ACCOMMODATIONS AND
SERVICES
Student must notify ODS of a disability and
request accommodations
Submit documentation of disability and intake
form to ODS
Meet with ODS Director to discuss needs and
determine appropriate accommodations
COMMON ACCOMMODATIONS
Testing accommodations
Extended time, separate environment, test
readers
Note-taking assistance
Tape recorders, access to PowerPoint slides,
request copies of peer or professor notes
Printed materials in alternate format
Books in audio or electronic format
THE ACCESS PROGRAM
Fee-based program for students with AD/HD
Components of the ACCESS Program:
One-on-one weekly meetings with an ACCESS
Coach throughout semester
Weekly follow up with parent(s) and student
Participate in ACCESS Prep course
Advising and registration assistance
End of semester summary report
OFFICE FOR DISABILITY SERVICES
AND
THE ACCESS PROGRAM
Shannon Kline, Director
217-735-5050, ext 227
Brian Herron, ACCESS Coach
ACADEMIC ISSUES
Tina Nutt Dean of Academic Affairs [email protected]
217-732-3155, ext. 206 Gigi Fansler V.P. for Academic Affairs [email protected]
217-732-3155, ext. 202
COLLEGE READINESS
Benchmark scores—minimum ACT test score
required for students to have a high probability
of success in credit-bearing college courses
“high probability of success”—50% earning B or
higher or a 75% chance of earning a C or higher
ACT 2010
Course Test ACT Score COMPASS
English
Composition
English 18 77
College
Algebra
Mathematics 22 52
PLACEMENT TESTING COMPASS/ACT
Developmental Courses
Testing Out
Based on the Compass assessment and Math ACT, does this student have the option of trying to “test out” of this course?
_____No: The assessment results indicate that successful mastery of the skills in this course is necessary before moving to the next level.
_____Yes: The assessment results indicate borderline mastery of the skills of this course. The student will be allowed to try an alternate testing procedure to demonstrate sufficient mastery of the skills required to move to the next level.
o Information regarding ‘test out’ procedure is available in the students SOAR folder.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Academic Advising
Academic Success Center
Academic Enrichment Seminars
Walk-In Math Lab
Walk- In English Lab
Transition Services
Office for Disability Services
Counseling Office
ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE POLICY AT LINCOLN COLLEGE
Due to the direct correlation with the learning process and
academic success, class attendance is required of all Lincoln
College students.
Students whose number of absences is more than twice the number
of class meetings per week may be assigned a grade of “F” for the
course.
Students whose number of absences is more than twice the number
of class meetings per week may be administratively withdrawn
from the course.
Tardiness may be equivalent to absence or partial absence at the
instructor’s discretion.
Credit Hours
•1 credit hour = 50 minutes of contact time
•Most classes are 3 credit hours = 150 minutes of class a
week
•Could look like:
MWF = 50 minutes each class session
MW or TR = 75 minutes each class session
M = 150 minutes
Labs = 110 minutes
oTherefore
• 6 hours of absence per class = 2 weeks missing of class
• 9 hours = 3 weeks
•12 hours = 4 weeks/1 month
WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
Withdrawal from a course/courses
W
WF
Timely degree completion
Withdrawal from the college
Refunds
Financial Aid/Loans
Consequences for not completing the withdrawal
process.
LINCOLN COLLEGE CIVILITY
INITIATIVE
Collaborative effort spearheaded by Dean of
Students Services & Dean of Academic Affairs
Launch campus civility initiative
Civility is most easily defined by providing
examples of uncivil behavior
Talking on cell phone while seeking help from staff
Using cell phone/loud laughing, etc. in library, hall,
etc.
Profanity—verbal/clothes
CLASSROOM INCIVILITY
Behaviors that distract the instructor or other
students, disrupt classroom learning, discourage
the instructor from teaching, discourage others
from participating, or in any way derail the
instructors goal for the class session.
Examples:
Harassing Comments
Unwanted student conversations
Cheating
Inappropriate cell phone usage
Sleeping
Sarcastic remarks or gestures
Late arrival
And More
TINA NUTT
DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
217-732-3155, EXT. 206 Gigi Fansler
V.P. for Academic Affairs
217-732-3155, ext. 202
ANY OTHER
CONCERNS OR
QUESTIONS??
LINCOLN COLLEGE
HOUSING
IMPORTANT MOVE IN DATES
New
Students: Sat., Aug. 18th
Others: Sun., Aug. 19th
CAMPUS CLOSING DATES
(Residence Halls are Closed & ALL
Students must leave Campus)
Fall Break……………….October 15-16
Thanksgiving Break……November 21-25
Winter Break……………Dec. 13 – Jan. 6
Spring Break…………… March 4-10
Easter Break…………………..March 29 - April 1
ALL furniture MUST
stay in the Residence
Hall room.
TELEPHONES
Phones are NOT provided in the
Residence hall rooms
Students are encouraged to bring a
phone with them for on-campus
communication from faculty/staff.
IMPORTANT: Voice mail must be
set up for on-campus messaging
from faculty/staff Cell phone numbers should
be listed, especially if the
student does not have
a regular phone in the
Residence Hall room so
faculty/staff can
communicate with him/her.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES Washers & Dryers are located in every
Residence Hall
$1.00 per load……………...Washers
$.75 per load…………………..Dryers
VEHICLES ON CAMPUS
Permitted, but not necessarily encouraged for freshmen
Must be registered in Student Services & sticker displayed on window
NOT ALLOWED: Halogen Lamps Hotplates (or other cooking
appliances)
Microwave Ovens
Candles or Incense
Pets of ANY KIND
Explosive Devices
Guns/Knives/Bow & Arrows
ALL FACILITIES ARE
SMOKE-FREE
• Smoking will be allowed
only in designated areas
OUTDOORS
LINCOLN COLLEGE HOUSING
Every student receives a mailbox
Send mail to:
Name
Lincoln College
Box #
300 Keokuk Street
Lincoln, Illinois 62656
BRIDGETT THOMAS
DEAN OF STUDENTS
217-732-3155, EXT. 302
Campus Security Cell Phone #
217-737-4477
Campus Safety and
Student Life
Computer Requirements 1. ANTI-VIRUS THAT EXPIRES AFTER 05/13
NORTON
MCAFEE
AVG (FREE)
2. SPYWARE REMOVER (NEED TO RUN EVERYDAY)
MALWAREBYTES (FREE)
MICROSOFT DEFENDER (FREE)
AD-AWARE (FREE)
SPYBOT (FREE)
3. FIREWALL
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
FIREWALL (FREE)
ZONE ALARM
WWW.LINCOLNCOLLEGE.EDU/STUDENT
_SERVICES/TECHNOLOGY.HTM
Other Needs
25 foot Ethernet Cable/
Outlet Bar
Toolkit (standard)
Wireless in All Residence
Halls
LINCOLN COLLEGE
HEALTH SERVICES
Diane Stephenson, BSN, RN
Director of Heath Services
217-732-3155, ext. 340
Fax: 217-735-5214
Packet information
What services are offered
Options for a student who becomes ill
Medical care available
Medical history
The importance of communication
HEALTH SERVICES
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Office of Financial Aid
Agenda
Application Process
Verification and Packaging
Types of Aid
Completion of Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
What is Financial Aid?
Grants- federal grants and state grants
Loans- student and parent loans, private loans
Scholarships- institutional scholarship, private
scholarship
Other aid- federal work study
Financial Aid – an umbrella term which includes all of the following:
Apply for Financial Aid
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Is the first step to receiving financial aid!
The application is online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Completing the FAFSA is free! So be aware of websites that charge a fee.
FASFA Tips!
The Student and one parent will need to establish a PIN number before you
fill out the FAFSA. You can establish a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov
File your FAFSA annually and early! Make it your goal to complete the
FAFSA by March 1st of each year you will attend school and receive aid.
The application will ask for tax and income information: you can always use
estimated information if you have not filed taxes, then "Make Corrections to a
Processed FAFSA" after you have filed.
Make sure that your name and social security number match what is on your
social security card!
The Lincoln College School Code: 001709
What if I estimated my income and tax information?
If you complete the FAFSA with
estimated information, you must
go back and make a correction
after you have filed taxes.
Keep in mind it can take up to 2
weeks for IRS income
information to be available if you
filed taxes electronically, and up
to 8 weeks for paper IRS tax
return filers.
IRS Data Tool
After you transfer your tax data you must click next until you reach the
last page, then sign and submit with your pin number!
Calculating your aid
Verification
• The financial aid office is required to certify information on your FAFSA.
• It is typical for the financial aid office to request additional documentation.
• The financial aid office has the authority to make a correction to a processed FAFSA based on the documents collected.
Packaging
• The financial aid office will use the FASFA to determine a student’s eligibility.
• Admissions will use a MATRIX for institutional aid.
Award Notice
• Each student will receive an award letter listing all types of aid awarded.
• Packet of important information.
Types of Aid
Pell Grant- this is a federal need-based grant that does not have to be re-paid.
Max annual amount: 5,550
MAP Grant- Illinois State Monetary Award Program is offered to Illinois residents
based on the number of credit hours enrolled in a semester. The max annual
amount in 2011 was 4,718
FSEOG Grant- this is a federal need-based grant that does not have to be re-paid.
Max annual amount: 500
Direct Federal loan- Subsidized is a federal loan program through which the
government pays the interest while a student is in school and must be paid back.
Direct Federal loan- Unsubsidized is a federal loan program which does accrue
interest while a student is in school and must be paid back. The interest rate is
fixed at 6.8%.
Parent PLUS loan- this is a federal loan and must be re-paid. The parent of a
dependent undergraduate student may borrow funds. Borrowers must be credit
worthy and complete a credit application. The interest rate is fixed at 7.9%.
Private Scholarship- Students can search and apply-but with caution! Never give
out sensitive information, such and your social or checking account numbers.
Institutional Scholarship or Grant- Lincoln College grants. This merit award is
renewable provided you maintain full-time enrollment status and satisfactory
academic standing.
Parent PLUS
If the parent of a dependent student is not approved, then the student may
borrow up to an additional 4,000 per year.
Loan Amounts
Dependent
Student
Base Amount
Additional
Unsubsidized Loan
Total Annual Combined
Maximum Amount of
Subsidized & Unsubsidized
Loans
Freshman $3,500 $2,000 $5,500
Sophomore $4,500 $2,000 $6,500
Junior/Senior $5,500 $2,000 $7,500
Independent
Student (and
Dependent
Students
Whose Parents
are Denied a
PLUS Loan)
Base Amount
Additional
Unsubsidized Loan
Total Annual Combined
Maximum Amount of
Subsidized & Unsubsidized
Loans
Freshman $3,500 $6,000 $9,500
Sophomore $4,500 $6,000 $10,500
Junior/Senior $5,500 $7,000 $12,500
Completion of Aid
This required counseling session will help to ensure that you understand
the responsibility and obligation you are assuming when borrowing student
loans.
Before the Financial Aid office is able to disburse loan funds, it must have
record that you have completed Entrance Counseling.
Master Promissory Note
(MPN)
Entrance Counseling
Before the Financial Aid office is able to
disburse loan funds, it must have record
that you have completed the MPN.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Students must meet and maintain certain academic requirements
regarding grade point average, completion rate, and maximum time
frame. For this reason, we encourage all students to take advantage of
all campus student resources, such as tutoring, to ensure they make
satisfactory progress towards a degree.
Grade point average:
Cumulative Hours Attempted Cumulative Grade Point Average
01-16 1.70
17-32 1.85
33-48 1.95
49+ 2.00
Completion rate:
Students must complete at least 67% of all the credits attempted. Classes
that are withdrawn, failed, or incomplete do not count as completed
credits.
Maximum time frame:
Students are allowed to attempt 1.5 times, or 150%, the number of
credit hours it takes to complete their degree program.
Contact Information
Office of Financial Aid
300 Keokuk St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-3155 ext. 231
BILLING STATEMENTS Billing statements are mailed around the 15th of each
month to the bill payer address. They reflect the semester balance in full (not your individual payment plan amount due).
The balance of the student’s account must be paid in full by the end of each semester. Students are not allowed to register for a future semester if their balance is past due.
Lincoln College will not release official transcripts or a diploma until the student’s balance is paid in full.
Workbooks and school supplies can be charged to the student’s account and will show on your next statement.
Students will be charged the replacement cost for textbooks not returned by the deadline at the end of each semester or those that are damaged or highlighted.
OTHER SERVICES/INFORMATION
Dining Hall serves 19 meals a week (all you can eat; no cost reduction for missed meals).
Must show ID to eat, and have to buy a new ID if the student loses the original one.
ATM is located in the Student Center
Checks up to $100 may be cashed at the Bookstore or the Business Office
Student Bank, located in the Business Office, is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (information available)
Coin machine is located in the Student Center.
Ask your tax preparer about Education Tax Benefits.
Lisa Yeazle
Student Accounts Clerk
217-732-3155, ext. 225
Kathy Papesch
Controller
217-732-3155, ext. 228