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2021 Spring Edition
South Bend-Elkhart Student Information Packet
WELCOME
TO YOUR BEST SEMESTER EVER!!
SOUTH BEND: ELKHART COUNTY:
FOLLOW US
220 Dean Johnson Blvd. 22531 County Road 18
South Bend, IN 46601 Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 289-7001 (574) 830-0375
Welcome to the MEET YOUR ADMINISTRATORS
South Bend-Elkhart
Campus! David Balkin, PhD
We are happy you are here and
look forward to working with you CHANCELLOR
as you begin your educational dbalkin@ivytech.edu | EXT. 5706
journey at Ivy Tech. Please consider
this document a useful resource
throughout your journey.
Our Express Enrollment Center
will assist you as you work to Katherine Kent, PhD Alexandria Hall, EdD
achieve your educational goals. VICE CHANCELLOR OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES
The advisors will aid you in course VICE CHANCELLOR OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
kkent@ivytech.edu | EXT. 5402 adensmore@ivytech.edu | EXT. 5442
selection and the development of
your academic completion plan.
Your academic completion plan
is a road map of your educational
Pictured (from left to right) Student Service Professionals Barbara Williams, Anna Duron, Daana Young (Business
journey from beginning to end. It is a
working document that provides your
Office Manager) and Adam Huff. Also pictured, German ‘Q’ Quezada, Director of Admissions.
Ethan Zagore
path to graduation. VICE CHANCELLOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Our campus faculty and staff are committed to your success and achievement through interactive advising, ezagore@ivytech.edu | EXT. 5308
wraparound services, and dedication to quality education. We hope your Ivy Tech education is a positive
and satisfying experience.
Thank you, again, for choosing the South Bend-Elkhart Campus to pursue your educational journey. We
are happy to assist you and look forward to celebrating your success with you. DEANS
A digital copy of this resource can be found on our orientation webpage at www.ivytech.edu/orientation
and select South Bend-Elkhart for the campus. Juan Lopez Barbara MacMillan
Have a Great Semester! ~South Bend-Elkhart Staff & Faculty DEAN OF ADV. MANUFACTURING, DEAN OF HEALTH SCIENCES & PUBLIC
ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE AFFAIRS & SOCIAL SERVICES
bmacmillan2@ivytech.edu | EXT. 6379
TABLE OF CONTENTS jlopez314@ivytech.edu | EXT. 5385
Meet Your Administrators............................................. 3 Student Resources............................................... 14 - 20
Kathryn Waltz-Freel Violet Hawkins, JD
Apply/Enroll................................................................... 4 Veterans Assistance................................................. 14
DEAN OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY &
Checklist to Success............................................. 4 - 5 Student Life.............................................................. 15 DEAN OF ARTS, SCIENCES & EDUCATION
BUSINESS, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN
Advising Center Info................................................... 6 Library/Tutoring........................................................ 16 kwaltz@ivytech.edu | EXT. 5417
vhawkins@ivytech.edu | EXT. 1037
How to Schedule an Advising Appt............................ 6 Technology............................................................... 17
Advisor Contact.......................................................... 7 Disability Support Services/Pod7............................. 18
Bookstore.. 8 Career Development/Security.................................. 19
Ivy Prep & Testing.................................................... 10 Transferring.............................................................. 20 Sharvon Robinson
Pay......................................................................... 12 - 13 Important Dates........................................................... 21 DEAN OF NURSING
Glossary....................................................................... 22 srobinson204@ivytech.edu | EXT. 5716
IvyAlert and ITCC History........................................... 23
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IVY CHECKLIST TO SUCCESS
BEST FIRST SEMESTER EVER
Preparing and connecting first semester students with the support and services
needed to succeed while on the path to completion
STEP ONE: APPLY
(continue to STEP TWO if already completed)
___ Meet with Student Services Professional (SSP)
O Enroll at Ivy Tech at www.ivytech.edu/ApplyNow
O Submit high school transcript or GED
O Submit PSAT, SAT, ACT, or transcripts from previous college credit (if applicable)
O Complete the FAFSA Form for Federal Student Aid at www.FAFSA.gov (School Code 009917) FIRST SEMESTER: 0 – 15 credits (Best First Semester Ever cont.)
O Create a MyIvy account at https://myivy.ivytech.edu/
___ Attend Classes
O Complete FYIvy at www.ivytech.edu/FYIvy
O Show up on time, with books and supplies, for all class sessions throughout the semester
O Get Student ID
O Communicate with faculty in advance of an absence, or immediately after an emergency absence, to arrange submission
O Complete Knowledge Assessment placement at myitcc.edready.org
of coursework
___ Participate in student support services
STEP TWO: ENROLL - PAGES 4-10 O Connect with faculty during office/student engagement hours within the first three weeks
O Enroll in face-to-face tutoring sessions or visit www.tutor.com
___ Meet with Academic Advisor to establish academic plans at www.IvyTech.edu/Advising O Join in Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions (if available)
O Complete intake form O Request disabilities accommodation ivytech-accommodate.symplicity.com (if needed)
O Review assessment results and determine next steps O Meet with IvyCares staff to discuss available wraparound services
O Complete Ivy Prep Math and English assessment myitcc.edready.org (if applicable) O Participate in a library research literacy workshop
O Create an Academic Completion Plan (ACP) ___ Participate in student life at www.ivytech.edu/student-life
O Register for first semester courses O Attend Welcome Fest event
O Take an IVYT111 - 115 Ivy Skills course during the intersession week before the semester start O Join a student club or organization, participate in a student event or trip
O Sign up for New Student Orientation at www.ivytech.edu/orientation (select South Bend-Elkhart County location) ___ Apply for Certificate award (if applicable) on MyIvy: Click Student > Advising > Apply to Graduate
STEP THREE: PAY - PAGES 12-13 SECOND SEMESTER: 16 – 30 credits
___ Meet with Financial Aid or Bursar’s Office to arrange finances ____ Meet with Academic Advisor: update academic plan and enroll in courses
O Complete FAFSA verification (if required) ____ Meet with Financial Aid Dept. or Bursar's Office: arrange finances & purchase books and supplies
O Apply for tuition payment plan (if applicable) www.ivytech.edu/payment-plans/ ____ Participate in all class sessions: follow the guidelines for any emergency absence procedures
O Complete the Ivy Scholarship Application www.ivytech.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.html ____ Participate in student support services: faculty office hours, tutoring, SI sessions
O Apply for the Ivy Work Study program (if applicable) www.ivytech.edu/financial-aid/2548.html ____ Participate in student life activities: apply for the leadership training
____ Apply for Certificate Award or Technical Certificate (if applicable) on MyIvy: Click Student > Advising > Apply to GraduateTH
STEP FOUR: GET READY - PAGES 14-21 THIRD SEMESTER: 31 – 45 credits
___ Participate in New Student Information Sessions ____ Meet with Academic Advisor: update academic plan and enroll in courses
O Participate in a campus face-to-face New Student Orientation ____ Meet with Financial Aid Dept. or Bursar's Office: arrange finances & purchase books and supplies
___ Meet with Educational Technology for training workshops r1r2-online@ivytech.edu ____ Participate in all class sessions: follow the guidelines for any emergency absence procedures
O Complete MyIvy and IvyLearn workshop, the Course Navigation Ivy Learn module, or the online information session ____ Participate in student support services: faculty office hours, tutoring, SI sessions
O Participate in a Computer Literacy workshop (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Read & Write Gold, and Email) ____ Participate in student life leadership activities
O Meet with the Student IT Support Desk for technology support (if needed) ____ Apply for Certificate Award or Technical Certificate on MyIvy: Click Student > Advising > Apply to Graduate
___ Prepare for all your classes FINAL SEMESTER: 46 – 60 credits
O Verify home internet connection or determine an alternate internet source
O Verify transportation, child care, and work schedule (if applicable) ____ Meet with Academic Advisor: update academic plan and enroll in courses
O Review all courses in Ivy Learn and print a copy of each course calendar ____ Meet with Financial Aid Dept. or Business Office: arrange finances & purchase books and supplies
O Purchase all books and supplies for the entire semester (1st & 2nd 8 week courses) ____ Participate in all class sessions: follow the guidelines for any emergency absence procedures
____ Participate in student support services: faculty office hours, tutoring, SI sessions
STEP FIVE: GET GOING! ____ Participate in student life leadership activities
(Semester-by-Semester Checklist continued...) ____ Apply to graduate on MyIvy: Click Student > Advising > Apply to Graduate
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ADVISING MEET YOUR ADVISORS
Amanda Reasonover-Wade
How to Schedule an DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC ADVISING
Appointment with your Advisor EXT. 6937 / ROOM #120-O | areasonoverwade@ivytech.edu
OFFICE HRS: M 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., T 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.,
All students are provided with an Assigned Advisor based on their student status or program of study
W - F 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
1 Log in to MyIvy with your username@ivytech.edu and
password at myivytech.edu Brett Closson
574-289-7001 | bclosson1@ivytech.edu
OFFICE HRS: M - TH 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M., F 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
2
Select Student > Advising > Ivy Advising/Schedule Appointment
with an Advisor > Locate your Assigned Advisor and click on
Darin Doverspike
EXT. 1307 / ROOM #120D | ddoverspike@ivytech.edu
Schedule an Appointment
OFFICE HRS: M - TH 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M., F 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
James “Michael” Griffin
3
Your Assigned Advisor’s calendar will open up EXT. 6931 / ROOM #120H | jgriffin128@ivytech.edu
Select any plus (+) sign to schedule an appointment at that time OFFICE HRS: M 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., T - F 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
**If plus (+) signs are NOT visible, please email your Advisor to schedule
Liana Legus
4
EXT. 6840 / ROOM #120E | llegus@ivytech.edu
Check your Ivy Tech email for confirmation of the appointment time OFFICE HRS: M - TH 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., F 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
**If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact your Advisor
Mikaela Pieri, M.A.
mpieri@ivytech.edu
Academic
OFFICE HRS: M, T, TH, F: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., W: 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Advising Barbara Purbaugh
EXT. 5379 / ROOM #120T | bpurbaugh@ivytech.edu
Center Hours:
OFFICE HRS: M - TH 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., F 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
*Hours may vary during high enrollment dates - please see your Advisor* Taylor Thomas, M.A.
tthomas224@ivytech.edu
SOUTH BEND ELKHART COUNTY OFFICE HRS: M,T,W,R: 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., F: 8:00 - 5:00 P.M.
(574) 289-7001 (574) 830-0375
Mon. – Thurs. – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon. & Thurs. – 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Hannah Treadway
Fri. – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tues. & Wed. – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EXT. 4427 / ROOM #107, htreadway@ivytech.edu
OFFICE HRS: M - F 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Fri.– 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Academic advisors work with entering students to help them navigate through their program of choice at Ivy Tech.
Students are assigned a faculty advisor after their first appointment or when a program has been chosen. They will
IVY PREP MAKES SURE YOU’RE READY work with their advisor and faculty advisor every semester leading to graduation.
To help students maximize their chances of being placed directly into their chosen program path, Ivy Tech Community
All students are required to have an updated academic plan on file and be in good standing to
College has developed a resource called Ivy Prep. Ivy Prep is designed to make it more likely that you will perform
enroll or will need to meet with an advisor/faculty advisor.
well on the Accuplacer assessment, whether you’re taking it for the first time or trying to improve a previous score.
How assessment works - and how Ivy Prep can help you succeed UNDERSTANDING YOUR ACADEMIC STANDING
To ensure you’re placed in the appropriate classes, most of you will take a placement exam called Accuplacer. The
better you do on Accuplacer, the fewer remedial courses you will have to take. Maybe you won’t need any! Doing well
can save you lots of time and money. AND it can move you directly into the courses of your chosen program. Ivy Prep • Good - Student with an accumulated GPA of 2.0 or higher
can also be used to strengthen your knowledge before taking a class. For example, working through the math section
• Academic monitoring - Student with an accumulated GPA below a 2.0, or student with a semester GPA of 2.0
of Ivy Prep before the class begins can help students get better grades and have an easier time in a math class.
but not an accumulated GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Academic dismissal - Student who has two consecutive terms with a GPA below a 2.0 and is required to sit
TESTING We provide exam administration and related services to prospective students, current out until an academic appeal is submitted
students, community members, businesses and other groups throughout Indiana. • Academic reinstatement - Student has filed an academic appeal and has been approved to take classes and
is required to maintain a semester GPA of a 2.0 or higher to avoid academic dismissal
Damon L. Pittman SOUTH BEND ELKHART COUNTY
(574) 289-7001 (574) 830-0375
TESTING SERVICE MANAGER | EXT. 1235 220 Dean Johnson Blvd. 22531 County Road 18
dpittman4@ivytech.edu South Bend, IN 46601 Goshen, IN 46528
Tanya Wichlacz Cassandra Williams DISTANCE ED. & CERTIFICATION
Administrative Assistant | EXT. 5357 Alexus Lewis EXT. 6864 Kelly Miller
twichlac@ivytech.edu
Heidi Armstrong-Ingram EXT. 4484
Rex Ellsworth
South Bend Academic Testing Center: Elkhart Testing Center:
Benefits of Testing Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
and/or Ivy Prep:
1. Makes it more likely that you’ll place into South Bend Certification Testing Times:
your chosen program path Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2. Makes it less likely that you’ll have to take
remedial classes, which saves you money
and time on the way to graduation
VIRTUAL TESTING AVAILABLE ON CASS SELF SERVE FOR
3. Available to all Ivy Tech students whether ACADEMIC AND CERTIFICATION TESTING.
you’re taking Knowledge Assessment for the
first time or trying to improve your score Any students who want to schedule certification testing need to know that all certification testing
is housed in the ITOSS building on 250 Sample Street, South Bend.
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PAY PAY cont...
Easy Online Enrollment
Monthly Payment Plan | No Interest
START
File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid Ivy Tech Community College offers several payment plan options for students, which provide them with
(FAFSA) to see what kind of federal and state aid you a low cost option for budgeting tuition and fees. It is not a loan program; therefore, you have no debt,
may be eligible to receive. there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. You can choose to make
your monthly payments directly from your bank account or by credit/debit card for a minmal service fee.
MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted.
Sign up early to take advantage of the most options!
UNDERSTANDING YOUR If your federal student aid or loans do not cover the cost of your tuition and/or you need
FINANCIAL AID SAP STATUS assistance paying for college, one option is Ivy Tech’s tuition payment plan.
Learn more at studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa To remain in good academic standing at
To be considered for state funding you must file by the College and retain eligibility for Title
April 15th, before the academic year you want to attend. IV financial aid, students must: What to Know:
Federal aid is available throughout the year. Be sure • Maintain a minimum grade point • A non-refundable enrollment fee of $30 is due at time of enrollment
to use the Ivy Tech Community College school code average (GPA) of 2.0 • A minimal service fee will be charged for each debit or
when filing: 009917
• Successfully complete 67% of the credit card transaction
Ivy Tech has established financial aid priority processing courses in which they enroll • Payments are due on the 20th of each month
dates for each enrollment period. Find those dates and • Complete their program of study (or the following business day)
learn more at ivytech.edu/financial-aid. within a reasonable period of time • Payment plans may not be established
(150% of the total credit hours for amounts under $100
GRANTS required by the student’s program) • There is a $30 fee if an ACH (electronic
A variety of grants are offered to those who qualify, and check) payment is returned
they do not need to be repaid. Contact the financial aid PLEASE CALL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS • If you withdraw from classes after the
office at your local location for a list of available grants refund period (noted in the refund
and how to apply for them. policy), you will be responsible for
paying the balance of your account
ADDITIONAL FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES SOUTH BEND (574) 289-7001
This location has an Express Enrollment Center.
• The College reserves the right to
We offer a variety of resources that help remove increase your payment plan balance to
barriers to your success. If you filed a FAFSA and did not Wendy Railing | EXT. 5339 include any past due balance you may
qualify for federal grants, there are still options to make DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID owe
payment easier. Ivy Tech participates in Federal Work • Any costs incurred in the collection of a
Study programs, accepts Federal Direct Loans and works Vicky Crippin | EXT. 6818 delinquent account, including collection
with you through tuition payment plans. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID fees and attorney fees, will be added to
Learn more at ivytech.edu/tuition. Fax: (574) 236-7177 | sb-finaid@ivytech.edu the balance of the student’s account
How to Sign Up
There’s nothing better than getting something for ELKHART COUNTY (574) 830-0375 • Log in to MyIvy (myivy.ivytech.edu)
free – especially when it’s money. Visit: Dawn Weaver | EXT. 4504 • Select Student
www.ivytech.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.html ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID • Select Billing and Financial Aid
or CALL US!!! Fax: (574) 830-0377 | elkhart-finaid@ivytech.edu • Select Setup Payment Plan
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VETERAN ASSISTANCE student life is the
community
Thank You for your service! of our college
Ivy Tech accepts most State, Federal, and Department of Defense benefits.
The Veteran Services Office can assist you in applying for federal VA benefits GET INVOLVED WHILE YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR LIFE!
(variations of GI Bill and VA Voc Rehab). The Veteran services office can Welcome! Joining a student club or organization can impact
also assist you in applying for Department of Defense benefits (tuition your career, create networking opportunities, help develop
assistance). your leadership skills, and enhance your student experience.
State VA benefits (Child of a Disabled Veteran Grant and National Guard
Look for opportunties to sharpen your etiquette skills and
Supplemental Grant) are processed by Financial Department.
attend college sponsored dinners and trips.
Possible credit for previous training
• Official transcripts required for evaluation Getting involved is essential in your overall development
• CLEP tests to test out of certain subjects and will contribute to your social, cultural, educational, and
• VA benefit usage not required leadership skills.
Leadership Opportunities
Benefit Programs
• The Post-9/11 GI-Bill • Student Leadership Conference
• Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD-30) program • Student Leadership Academy
• Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR-1606) program • Student Government Association (SGA)
• Survivors & Dependents Assistance (DEA-35)
• Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E-31) Vet Success
program Current students can access
• National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG) IvyLife through the home page
• National Guard Extension program
• State Grants for Military and Public Safety Officers quick link in MyIvy.
other benefits may be available
Additional Information is available at www.ivytech.edu/veteran-services Clubs and Organizations to JOIN
Clubs • Latin Culture Club
CONTACT • Alpha Delta* •
•
Latino Student Union
LGBTQ Dexter L. Overall
• Athletic Club
South Bend-Elkhart
• Campus Activity Board
(CAB)
•
•
Phi Theta Kappa
Respiratory Care*
M.Ed.
• Computer and Science • Robotics DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE,
Veteran Services Office •
•
Cultural Cruisers
Dental Assisting*
*some restrictions may apply LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
Organizations doverall@ivytech.edu
Located in South Bend Express Enrollment, Room #120P • Dental Hygiene* • Student Government “SGA”
• Emergency Medical
South Bend: Room #155 | EXT. 6845
nc-veterans@ivytech.edu | (574) 289-7001 EXT. 5303 • National Society of Leader-
Technician (EMT)* ship & Success (NSLS)
Elkhart Room: #202 | EXT. 4435
Fax: (574) 245-7120 • International • Minority Male Initiative (MMI)
• Ivy ITWomen
• Kappa Beta Delta* www.ivytech.edu/student-life
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LIBRARY & TUTORING TECHNOLOGY
Our services are only available online during the fall semester. FREE Microsoft Office 365 for your Virtual Classroom using Zoom
We are here for you! See contact information below for help.
personal computer, up to 5 devices! Taking a STREAMING course?
Ask a Librarian! We're here for you! If you already have Office on your computer: In Campus closed?
Library staff and library materials are available online at the Library’s home page. Access the Library home the app go to the upper right-hand corner log into Zoom will be used to meet remotely.
page link in your IvyLearn course modules or in MyIvy. your account with your Ivy Tech email.
Your instructor will send you information regarding
Use the Chat box on the Library homepage to text with Library staff. We your specific meeting time, beforehand you will
can quickly switch from Chat to Zoom, showing you how to find what you If you have a Chrome Book or tablet: Download
the apps from the App store and log in using your need to download the zoom client on your device.
need with screen sharing. And you can always email your questions to Go to ivytech.zoom.us and download the client.
Library staff 24/7 using the Ask a Librarian link. Ivy Tech email.
Library staff can help you find and cite the kind of information you need You do not need an account to join a zoom
To install Office on a laptop or desk top meeting.
for your college research paper. They can help you develop your research (not Chrome Book): Open a web browser,
topic, find the information your assignment requires, evaluate those (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge), and navigate to
sources, and cite them. Save time—Ask a Librarian! www.office.com Click on the “Sign in” buttonSign
SOUTH BEND ELKHART COUNTY in with your Ivy Tech email address; you will then
be directed to an Ivy Tech login page
(574) 289-7001 EXT. 5343 (574) 830-0375 EXT. 4490
Find us online when classes are in session: Click on “Install office Apps” near the right-hand
M-Th 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., F 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Su 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. corner of the screen
Office365 will now install on your computer. After
Tutoring at Ivy Tech the installation is complete, sign into Office with
your @ivytech.edu email address
Work with a tutor! It’s the smart thing to do…and it’s ALWAYS free!
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Transferring
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June 7th - Summer Semester Begins
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20 www.ivytech.edu/transfer #IvyIsWhereYouAre 21GLOSSARY OF TERMS NOTES
Academic Complete Plan (ACP) – a worksheet specific occupations. classroom.
you will use to keep track of your educational, Certificate (CT): Provides workforce training to Part-time – enrolled in less than 12 credit hours
career and life goals and to plan the courses become certified in a specific subject area. a semester.
you will take each semester. Be sure to save this Distance Education – allows a student to take Prerequisite – a course that must be taken
document and take it with you to each appointment a course or complete a degree online at the before enrolling in another course that lists it as
you have with your advisor. time and place most convenient for the student. a prerequisite.
Academic Restriction – based upon the Distance Education courses operate on the same Program of study/Major – your concentrated
outcome of the SAP appeal, students may semester schedule as a traditional course. field of study.
be placed on Academic Restriction. Students Drop/Add – the process for dropping or adding Registrar – a college office that directs registration,
placed on Academic Restriction are not eligible classes within a specified period of time. Dropping maintains student transcripts, and performs other
for financial aid but are allowed to re-enroll and a course may change your status from full-time duties as assigned. The registrar issues students’
self-pay. Students on Academic Restriction are to part-time status. If receiving financial aid, a transcripts and evaluates incoming information
subject to interventions designed to support student adding or dropping a class should report regarding earning credits to complete your
academic progress. the change to the financial aid officer. curriculum.
Associate degree – a two-year degree from a Elective – a choice of several classes you may Registration – signing up or enrolling in classes.
Success Commitments: Student, Faculty, Staff
college or university; usually requires at least 65 choose to take to fulfill a requirement on your Probation – based upon the outcome of the SAP
credit hours. curriculum guide. appeal, students may be placed on Probation.
Audit – to attend class without receiving credit for Fees – course-related costs to attend college. Probationary students may continue to be
the class.
Bachelor degree – a four-year degree from a
Final exams – exams given at the end of a
semester generally over all the material in the
eligible to receive financial aid but are subject
to interventions designed to support academic
We believe student success is a shared responsibility
college, university or professional school; usually
requires at least 124 credit hours.
course. The final exam plan is often described
in the course syllabus that is provided by your
progress.
Academic Dismissal – based upon the outcome
between students, faculty, staff.
Course Catalog – a book that contains all of the instructor. of the SAP appeal, students may be academically
courses offered at the institution, organized by Full-time – enrolled in 12 or more credit hours a dismissed from the College.
program of study. This is also where you would
find your program’s curriculum.
semester.
General Education – classes including English,
Transcript – your official college record showing
the courses you’ve taken, the grades you
Students: Faculty: Staff:
Credit hour – credit given for attending one math, science, communication, social sciences, received, your class standing, and your graduation • Attend class, learn the names • Interact with student by name by • Make eye contact, smile, and say
lecture hour of class each week for 15 weeks and other requirements which are required to information. of your instructors, and work to first class/end of first week. hello to everyone on campus.
or equivalent. Most college classes are 3 credit obtain a degree. Tuition – costs for courses, not including certain develop a relationship of trust with
hours, meaning their total meeting time for a week GPA – Grade Point Average, the average of your them. • Monitor student behavior and • Celebrate positive student behav-
fees (see also Fees).
progress closely and intervene im- ior and intervene when vulnerable
is 3 hours. class grades (generally based on a 4.0 scale). Withdraw – the period of time in which a student
• Complete what you start. mediately, including providing time- behavior is noticed.
Curriculum – the curriculum included all courses Grants – financial assistance that does not may withdraw from a course. On your transcripts, ly feedback on assignments/exams
required for a particular degree as listed in the require repayment. the grade for the course you withdraw from will • Attempt each assignment. so students can make changes to • Engage with students, staff, and
course catalog. Half time – (see also Part Time). be marked “W” when the process is completed. their learning practices. faculty – establish a personal
Degree – a certificate of completion of a course Internship – a job in your field of study; may be Students may withdraw from a course beginning • Develop well-organized and disci- connection.
of study. required in some degree plans and may include plined study habits. • Initiate one-on-one and frequent
the second week of classes. Check your syllabus
communications with students early • Establish clear and coherent prac-
Degree Types: salary and college credit. Other names for an for the last date to withdraw from your class.
• Ask questions and be prepared in semester, and maintain commu- tices and processes for students –
Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science internship may include externship, practicum or Work-study program – a federal financial aid to use campus support resourc- nication throughout the semester. eliminate barriers and make others
(AS), Associate of Fine Arts (AFA): Prepare clinical. program that allows students to work on and off es, such as tutoring or Disability aware when needed.
students for transfer to 4-year institutions and Loans – financial assistance that must be repaid. campus. Support Services, when needed. • Conduct highly structured courses
for careers Mid-Term – the middle point of a semester. Some Placement (Knowledge Assessment) – an with penalties for missed exams • Know your campus resources
Associate of Applied Science (AAS): courses have exams at this time, somewhat like and assignments but be flexible and direct students to them when
initial assessment for new Ivy Tech students. There
* Code of Student Rights and when appropriate. needed.
Prepares students for careers, career changes, Final Exams and can cover all the material in the is no charge to take Knowledge Assessment. You
Responsibilities on MyIvy
and career advancement. course up to that point. may find it at https://myitcc.edready.org. • Know your campus resources
Technical Certificate (TC): Provides Online Courses (Classes)–classes taken and direct students to them when
education in concepts and technical skills for through the internet instead of in a traditional needed.
22 www.ivytech.edu/southbendelkhart #IvyIsWhereYouAre 23The mission of Ivy Tech Community College is to prepare Indiana residents
to learn, live, and work in a diverse and globally competitive environment by
delivering professional, technical, transfer and lifelong education. Through
its affordable, open-access education and training programs, the College
enhances the development of Indiana’s citizens and communities and
strengthens its economy.
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