Industrial
Technology Military Programs
Bldg.
840, Room 105
Phone:
(501) 988-1391
Fax #: (501) 988-1498
E-mail:
siuclrafb@centurytel.net
Dear SIU-C Student:
Welcome to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. You
are among hundreds of students, both on campus and at military installations
throughout the country, who are pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in
Industrial Technology.
As you prepare toward
graduation, there are a number of questions that will probably arise on a
variety of different subjects associated with your education. The attached handout has been provided to
answer many of your questions. However,
if you have a question or a problem that is not addressed in the handout,
please call us at (501) 988-1391 or stop by the SIU-C office. You can also check out our web page: www.engr.siu.edu/outreach/Little%20Rock%20AFB.htm
We are here to provide guidance and assistance throughout
your enrollment in the Industrial Technology program. However, we also request that you become
aware of your responsibilities in your education. All enrollments, financial aid, receiving of
transcripts and Core requirement approvals are handled by the Little Rock SIU
office.
Classes start at
We hope that your enrollment with us will be both
rewarding and enjoyable for you.
Sincerely,
Linda
Eubanks
Base
Program Coordinator
Industrial
Technology Military Programs
Southern
ORIENTATION
I.
Calculator needed
A.
Functions needed
1.
4 Functions N2 or
Nx – all classes
2.
Trig (sin, cos., tan),
Log & Ln – IT 307 & IT 390
3.
Statistical, log, n! –
IT 375 & IT 475
B.
Some recommended
calculators
1.
Sharp EL 506
2.
LCD Scientific
3.
TI-86 or better
II.
Course Syllabus and
Text
A.
Syllabus is available
in the SIUC office two (2) weeks before the first weekend of class.
B.
Textbooks are ordered
from MBS Textbooks as well as other on-line sources.
C.
Pre-class
homework/assignments
1.
2.
Attempt all problems
a.
Do not dwell on ones
you cannot do.
III.
Methods of Study
A.
Different systems for
each student
1.
Two hours a day
2.
Cram session
3.
Group study
4.
Individual study
B.
Get to know your
classmates
1.
Help each other
2.
Exchange phone numbers
3.
Take turns organizing
study groups
IV.
Independent Study
Courses
A.
Different Types
1.
Text and assignments
2.
Research and projects
3.
Use of visual aids and
computers
V.
Military Assignment
Freeze:
A.
Code 52
1.
Get it even if you
don’t think you’ll need it
2.
Must map out
completion of degree within one year
VI.
Capstone
A.
Must have an A.A.S.
degree and a 2.25 GPA or better to qualify
1.
Must apply for it.
VII.
Additional Credits
A.
Use DANTES and CLEP
(Generals only)
B.
Based on individual
needs
VIII.
Math Requirements
A.
College Algebra and
Applied Geometry and Trigonometry
B.
Pre-Calculus I &
II (5 semester hours)
IX.
Tuition Payments in
SIUC Office
A.
Due the first of each
month
1.
Check or money order
only. NO CASH
2.
Bring payment stub of
your student account
X.
Classes held on
Weekends
A.
Saturday and Sunday of
scheduled weekends
B.
Eight hour class each
day
1.
Time includes breaks
and lunch
C.
Instructor calls the
shots!
XI.
Financial Aid
A.
Veterans Benefits
B.
Military Tuition
Assistance
C.
Reserve Unit
Educational Benefits
D.
PELL Grants
E.
Guaranteed Student
Loans
F.
Corporate Educational
Benefits
XII.
Make SIUC office aware
of any problems which affect on-time coursework completion, class attendance, program progress and tuition payments.
A.
We can probably help
B.
Read the newsletters
XIII.
Writing and Report Aid
A.
The
Little Brown Compact Handbook, 3rd
edition (1998) by Jane E. Aaron
B.
Dictionary
XIV.
Bad-weather Policy
A.
If the instructor can
be here, classes are held (providing LRAFB is open).
B.
You may call the base
inclement weather number to find out if the base is closed to non-essential
personnel. Call (501) 987-HERK (4375).
C.
Call the SIU office
and leave a message on the answering machine if you cannot attend,
(501) 988-1391.
D.
E-mail the SIUC office
at siculrafb@centurytel.net
E.
Listen to local T.V.
and Radio Stations
CLASS
CANCELATIONS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS
The
Southern Illinois University courses at Little Rock Air Force Base will be
canceled ONLY IF THE LITTLE
ROCK AIR FORCE BASE HAS BEEN CLOSED TO
ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL OR IF THE INSTRUCTOR HAS CHOSEN TO CANCEL.
If
a course has been canceled by an instructor, the instructor and/or the SIUC
staff will call the students.
If
all classes at the Little Rock AFB site are canceled due to the weather
conditions, the following radio and television stations will broadcast the
cancellations. The broadcast will state
that the Little Rock Air Force Base is closed or Southern Illinois University
at the base is closed.
PLEASE
CALL THE OFFICE DURING
Every
effort is made to notify all state and local radio and television
stations.
ALL
CANCELLED CLASSES WILL BE MADE UP IN SOME WAY!!!
Linda Eubanks Dennis
Lithgow
E-mail: siuclrafb@centurytel.net E-mail: denbeclithgow@juno.com
CLASSROOM AND BUILDING POLICY
TO: LRAFB Faculty and Students
FROM: Southern
Illinois University students
1.
At the end of each
day, desks must be in rows with the chairs pushed in properly.
2. Please
remove all trash from the floors, tables and chairs. Put the trash in the trashcans located in the
classrooms or in the hallway. Do not
throw trash on the hallway or restroom floors.
Please make sure you use the trashcans located in the hallway and
restrooms. Do
not put trash in the aluminum-recycling bin.
3. If you have
liquid remaining in your cup or glass, please dump it in the sink prior to
disposing of it in the trashcan.
4. All windows
must be closed and locked
before leaving the room.
5. You are
required to clean any spills. Paper
towels can also be obtained from the restrooms.
6. All smokers
must utilize the designated smoking areas located 50 feet from building. DO NOT USE THE ENTRANCE WAYS AS A SMOKING
AREA.
Please deposit all smoking materials into the containers located in the
smoking areas.
There is minimal janitorial
service to this building and the classrooms.
However, it is still necessary to maintain neat and orderly classrooms.
Thank you for your assistance
Saluki Net
World Wide Web URL: http://salukinet.siu.edu/
Enter your Student ID &
PIN (your PIN can be found on your admission letter, please save this
document.)
Click “Your Personal Records”
to:
v View the addresses on file for you in SIS
v Check the your Admission Application
Status (for new students or those
seeking readmission to the University)
v Scholastic Information
v Student
Schedule (for any semester you’ve
been registered since Fall 1990)
v Transcript
Unofficial (if you have been enrolled at
SIUC any semester since Fall 1990)
v Grades
& GPA (only for the current and
past two semesters)
v Degree
Progress Report
v An unofficial display of how the course work you have on
record fulfills the requirements of your academic program.
v “What if?” An
opportunity to see how your course records might “fit” in another major or in
another degree program.
v An opportunity to see an organized presentation of how
program requirements are defined.
v Check Financial Aid Information
v Has
my Loan Check Arrived?
v Is
My Financial Aid Application on File?
v Financial
Aid Estimated Cost of Attendance
v Status
of Cancellation/Prepayment Waiver
v Bursar Information
v Account
Information
v Amount
of Financial Aid Credits Posted