Southern
NSA
Mid-South
Bldg
S-241, Room 135
Phone/Fax
#: (901) 872-3815
E-mail:
itnsamem@bigriver.net
Dear SIUC Student:
Welcome to Southern
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 (901) 872-3815 or stop by the SIUC office. You can also check out our web page:
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 SIUC office.
Classes start at
We hope that your enrollment with us will be both rewarding and
enjoyable for you.
Sincerely,
Marsha
F. May
Base
Program Coordinator
Industrial
Technology Military Programs
Southern
ORIENTATION
I. Calculator 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 or from any source you can find that has the textbook required.
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.
Capstone
A. Must have an A.A.S. degree
and a 2.25 GPA or better to qualify
1. Must apply for it.
VI.
Tuition Payments in SIUC Office
A. Due according to payment
schedule
1. Check or money order
only. NO CASH
2. Pay with credit card at www.siu.edu/~bursar/
VII.
Classes held on Weekends
A. Saturday and Sunday of
scheduled weekends
B. Eight hour class each day
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (0800 – 1630)
1. Time includes breaks and
lunch
C. Instructor calls the shots!
VIII.
Financial Aid
A. Veterans Benefits
B. Military Tuition Assistance
C. Reserve Unit Educational
Benefits
D. PELL Grants
E. Direct Student Loans
IX.
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
X.
Writing and Report Aid
A. The Little Brown Compact
Handbook, 3rd
edition (1998) by Jane E. Aaron
XI.
Bad-weather Policy
A. If the instructor can be
here, classes are held (providing NSA Mid-South is open)
B. Call the office and leave a
message on the answering machine if you cannot attend, (901) 872-3815
C. E-mail the SIUC office at itnsamem@bigriver.net
D. Listen to local T.V. and
Radio Stations
The Southern Illinois University courses at NSA
Mid-South will be canceled ONLY IF THE BASE HAS BEEN CLOSED TO ALL
NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL OR IF THE INSTRUCTOR HAS CHOSEN TO CANCEL.
If a course has been canceled by the instructor, the
instructor and/or the SIUC staff will call the students.
If all classes at the NSA Mid-South site are
canceled due to the weather conditions, local radio and television stations
will broadcast the cancellations.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE DURING
ALL CANCELLED CLASSES WILL BE MADE UP IN SOME WAY!!!
Saluki
Net
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
REVISED 11/05
Southern
Student Information
Important Documents:
Each year, an Undergraduate Catalog, which provides
information about Southern Illinois University Carbondale is published. Primary attention is given to its academic
programs, rules and regulations and procedures.
In addition, a Military Programs Supplement that addresses the
conduct of programs at military bases in the
These documents are available in the SIUC office. Students should become familiar with their contents. For your convenience, several sections of these documents are reproduced here.
Student Conduct Code:
Southern Illinois
University
Attendance Policy:
Students may not miss more than one-third of the scheduled
class time for courses conducted in the weekend format. (Faculty may set a more restrictive
policy.) Students who are dropped are
still subject to the published refund policy.
Exceptions to this attendance policy must be approved by the Dean,
Transfer Credits:
The Office of Admissions and Records determines the acceptance of credit and its applicability toward University Core Curriculum requirements. The department directing the program determines the acceptance of credit toward specific program requirements. Transfer credit is accepted in all areas to include the major. (See Undergraduate Catalog)
Professional Certification:
No attempt has been made to modify SIUC programs to meet professional certification or licensure requirements of any state. Students interested in professional certification of licensure should contact the appropriate state agency for specific information concerning certification or licensure.
Payment:
Payment is the responsibility of the student. SIUC will assist the student wherever possible to process the paperwork for the various financial assistance programs; however, the responsibility for payment rests with the student. (See Military Programs Supplement.) http://www.siu.edu/~military/page3.htm
Collection Agencies:
Following the end of each semester, students not registered for the next semester who have delinquent account balances will receive a series of itemized statements requesting payment. If payment arrangements are not made on a timely basis, the account may be placed with a collection agency with a collection fee added to the account. Should it be necessary for an outside agency to effect a collection, reasonable collection costs shall be 33 1/3% of such amount and shall be paid by debtor. If SIUC obtains judgment from a court of competent jurisdiction, the debtor shall be liable for the collection agency fee as well as reasonable costs and attorney’s fees. (See Military Programs Supplement.)
Standards of Progress:
Students are expected to
make satisfactory progress toward a degree.
When a student’s semester average and the cumulative SIUC average fall below a C average (2.0), the student will be placed on scholastic probation.
Students will be scholastically suspended from SIUC if they fail to meet the requirements of their conditional or probational status.
Withdrawals:
Students who decide not to
attend after registration must officially withdraw or be liable for payment of
semester hour charges.
Students who officially register for a session may not withdraw merely by discontinuing attendance. Students officially withdraw from courses through the program change process, using the registration form. This process starts with the program representative and is completed by the Office of Admissions and Records. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawal process is officially completed. Students who fail to withdraw will receive a grade of WF. (See Military Programs Supplement.)
Warning:
To be eligible for the benefits of valid financial aid, the student must first be properly enrolled for at least the minimum number of semester hours for the term, and must continue to be reasonably participating for the full duration of each course. Students with financial aid who cease attending a class and do not officially drop or withdraw, may be assigned a “WF” (undergraduate) or “WU” (graduates). The “WF” or “WU” grades may impact the student’s eligibility for, or amount of financial aid for the semester; and, may result in a demand for re-payment of part or even all of the financial aid paid for the semester.
Information about scholarships and grants may be obtained from Financial Aid (http://www.siuc.edu/~fao/).
Refund Policy:
For Students Who Withdraw: Students who officially withdraw form the University (drop all courses) will receive refunds according to the following deadline schedule:
Class Length of Course
Days Semester 4 Weekends 3 Weekends
Saturday 1 100% Day 1 100% 100%
Sunday 1 100% Day 2 100% 70%
Saturday 2 100% Day 3 60% 50%
Sunday 2 100% Day
4 50%
40%
Saturday 3
80% Day
5 40% 0%
Sunday 3 80% Day 6 0% 0%
Saturday 4 70% Day 7 0%
Sunday 4 70% Day 8 0%
Saturday 5
60%
Sunday 5 60%
Saturday 6 60%
Sunday 6
60%
Saturday 7 50%
Sunday 7 50%
Saturday 8
50%
Sunday 8 50%
Saturday 9 40%
Sunday 9 40%
Saturday 10 40%
Sunday 10 40%
Saturday 11 and after 0%
Notes: 1. Nothing in this policy shall preclude the Chancellor from complying with any applicable
state or federal law or regulation.
2. All students who receive a pro rata refund beyond the full refund period shall be assessed
an administrative fee not to exceed the lesser of 5% of the assessed charges or $100.00.
3. Effective Fall semester 1995.
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For Students Who Drop Courses: Students who drop a course or courses (but not all courses) receive no refund if they drop after the date to receive a 100% refund.
Notes: 1. Nothing in this policy shall preclude the Chancellor from complying with any applicable
state or federal law or regulation.
2. Effective Fall semester 1995.
WHAT IS A SALUKI???
The Saluki,
“El Hor”, royal dog of
The Saluki was the only dog of the time allowed to sleep
on the carpet of the Sheik’s tent. So
great was its esteem that its body was often mummified like the bodies of the
Pharaohs. The remains of numerous
specimens have been found in the ancient tombs of the upper
Salukis
were first brought to
Having
tremendous speed, the Saluki was used by the Arabs in brining down the gazelle,
the fastest antelopes. The Saluki’s
sight is remarkable, although it also has a fair nose. Its hereditary traits often crop out – it
loves to lie on the sand and watch an eagle soar while paying no attention to
the gull.
The
Saluki has an exceptionally strong constitution and sturdy frame, enabling it
to stand any climate. Its feet are hard
and firms, allowing it to run over rocky, tough ground and never damage its
pads.
Its
beauty is that of the thoroughbred horse; grace and symmetry of form; clean-cut
and graceful; short silky hair except on the ears, legs, and tail; slender,
well muscled neck, shoulders, and thighs; arched loins; long tail carried in a
curve with silky hair hanging from the underside; the arched toes; the rather
long head with deep, farseeing eyes - - an expression of dignity mixed with
gentleness. In disposition, it shows
great attachment to its master. It is
affectionate without being demonstrative, a good watchdog, but not aggressive.
Salukis
come in a variety of colors, including white, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle
and tan, tri-color (white, black and tan), and black and tan.
(Memo from Industrial
Technology Military Programs)