CU Online Fall 2009- Policies and Procedures

                                                            
Admission/Registration Requirements


Jump Start Program Eligibility
In order to register for an online Jump Start course, students must be a current junior or senior in high school. Students that graduated from high school in the Spring term still qualify for the discounted tuition for classes.

 

  • Limit one course per student (two for home school students).

  • All students must submit an application for admission prior to being eligible to register for any online courses.

  • Some courses have specific pre-requisites or placement requirements which must be met before registering for the course. See the course descriptions for details.

  • Students must have reliable and regular access to a computer that meets the basic requirements as well as a high-speed Internet connection. See the CU Online website for more detailed technical requirements.

 

Courses offered September 15- November 9, 2009

*All courses may not be offered each term.

HIS-113 – World Civilization I
A broad survey of the political, social, economic, religious, and cultural developments of ancient, medieval, and early modern Europe with emphasis placed on the contributions of Western civilization but including study of African, Far Eastern, and Middle Eastern societies. The course begins with Egypt and Mesopotamia and concludes with the 1500s.

HIS-114- World Civilizations II
A study of major Western and non-Western nation-states from 1500 to the present including ideological developments such as the Enlightenment and Romanticism. Interwoven throughout are themes of industrialism, imperialism, revolutions, communism and the Cold War.

JRN-201 News Writing & Reporting I
Information gathering, development of news judgment, and writing of basic news stories will be studied, along with news style, structure, readability, news sources, and interviewing techniques.

MAT-110 – College Mathematics
College Mathematics introduces students to several applications of algebra, combinatorics, probability and statistics important for the professions, cultural literacy and the liberal arts. Applications include the mathematics of finance, a brief review of algebra, and an introduction to data analysis, probability and statistics. Computational skills with calculators and spreadsheets are developed. This course satisfies the core competency in mathematics. Prerequisites: competency in algebra (MAT-107) and applied arithmetic (MAT-096). See Math Placement Details below for more information.

 

Tuition and Fees

Tuition
High School Students = $125 / credit hour + $35 Technology Fee

It is the responsibility of each student to acquire and pay for all their textbooks.
Tuition and fees can be paid by credit card through Admissions using payment forms from the Business office. Cash/check will be accepted if necessary. All tuition and fees must be paid in full by September 4, 2009 to be registered for one of the classes.

Financial Aid is not available to students for Jump Start online courses.

Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from an on-line course will receive a refund of tuition based on the following schedule:
Week 1: 100%
Weeks 2: 75%

Week 3: 62.5%
Week 4: 50%

After week 4: 0%
Fees are non-refundable after week 1.

Credit toward future tuition
Tuition paid for these early enrollment online courses will not be credited to students toward future semesters in the form of tuition grants or any other form as in the past.
                                                                                  
Minimum and Maximum Enrollment Numbers
A course will not be offered if fewer than five students enroll by the closing of registration. No more than 20 students will be permitted to enroll in a given course. 

Course Development

Modular Design
Courses will be designed to be interactive and semester-paced. The courses will be broken down into modules such that each course can be delivered in a shortened 8 week term.
 

Math Competency Requirements for MAT-110
Prior to being registered and enrolled in MAT-110 College Mathematics, students must demonstrate competency in algebra and applied arithmetic by completing a placement test which will be arranged through Dr. Sprague (thomas_b_sprague@cornerstone.edu or 616-222-1312). Students will be asked to schedule a time to come on-campus to the Learning Center to complete the 30 minute placement test, or alternate arrangements will be made with the student to use a proctor (i.e. high school, church, etc.) if a student is not able to come to campus. Students must pass the placement test to register for the course. Payment should not be accepted until students have completed and passed the placement test.

 

Math Placement Information

Proctor Requirements for College Mathematics (MAT-110)

  • Students living within 100 miles of campus will be expected to take the placement test, mid-term exam, and final exam on-campus.

  • Students living a further distance may take the exams under the supervision of an approved proctor. An application form must be submitted two weeks in advance of needing the exam in order to be approved with adequate time to complete the exam.

  • Students for which the on-site testing policy would cause a hardship may apply for testing under the supervision of a proctor.

Acceptable Persons to Act as Proctors
Note: Relatives and friends are not acceptable as proctors

  • A full-time member of the teaching faculty or an educational administrator at any regionally accredited institution of higher education.

  • A full-time, state-certified elementary or high school teacher or school librarian. Submit a letter on official letterhead from the person's principal or superintendent verifying his or her position. A photocopy of a teacher's certification is not sufficient.

  • Any educational administrator who holds a position similar to high school superintendent, supervising principal, principal, or Intermediate Unit administrator (whose name appears in the institution's directory or catalog). Submit a page from the directory or catalog showing the proctor's title as well as the institution's name.

  • A public librarian who holds a library science degree. Submit a letter written by this person's supervisor on official letterhead of the library system in which he/she is employed. The letter must include verification of the proctor's employment; highest degree earned, and job title.

  • A pastor or other ministry staff from a local church. Submit a letter on official letterhead from the church verifying the individual's employment and listing his/her title and position. A photocopy of the proctor's ID (including his/her signature) must be included.