Newport Business Institute

BULLETIN 2010-2011

VOLUME NO. 55

941 WEST THIRD STREET

WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701

Telephone: (570) 326-2869

1-800- 962-6971

Fax: (570) 326-2136

leTTeR fRoM THe PResIDenT

“Making the choice to

improve the quality of

your life is the first big

step. Choosing

Newport Business

Institute is your next

step. We have been a

leader in business

education for over

55 years. Our

programs are

designed to meet

the current job

requirements of

employers. At

Newport Business

Institute, we provide

a high-quality

education and

hands-on experience.

Newport Business

Institute provides

you with the training

and skills that are

required for life-long

career success.”

J. Bryant Mullen

President

Table of ConTenTs

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

License and Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Legal Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Administration & Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Financial Aid & Scholarship Information . . . . 8-9

Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Graduate Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

School Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-22

Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26

Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-31

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Application for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34

Our History...Newport Business Institute (formerly Williamsport School ofCommerce) was founded in 1955 by Raymond A. Corneliusand Sara E. Cornelius and continued under their leadershipuntil September 1976. The school was purchased and formedinto Williamsport School of Commerce, Inc., under the laws ofPennsylvania. The school is administered by J. Bryant Mullen

and Michelle L. Mullen. Neither subsidized nor endowed, the institution is entirelydependent for its continuous success upon the quality of its training as evidenced by theachievement of its graduates.

In June of 1982, The Williamsport School of Commerce purchased the former ClayElementary School from Williamsport Area School District. Built in 1963, this beautiful brick building has six spacious classrooms for instructional use. In January 1996 the name was changed to Newport Business Institute, Inc. Although located in a residential area, it is still not far from the business district.

Shortly after the building was purchased, air conditioning was added to allow the students to study in a comfortable environment during the warm, summer months.

Newport Business Institute continues to make every effort to beautify the campus. Thepurchase of adjacent property will allow for future expansion should the need arise.

MissionNewport Business Institute is a coeducational institution offering career-oriented programs of study in the field of business. Applications for admission are accepted without regard to race, creed, sex, national origin or physical handicap.

The school perceives as its major role the training of men and women in the secretarialsciences and first-line management skills necessary for success in any of several positions in the business community. The school concentrates on business instruction asthe fundamental pursuit of the institution. Therefore, the school endeavors to provide eachstudent with the tools that he or she will find useful and marketable.

Newport Business Institute realizes the importance of general related studies, which notonly complement the basic program, but also are an integral part of the overall learningenvironment.

Lectures, classroom discussions, student activities, and personal counseling are combinedto train an employable business graduate. In all programs, emphasis is given to businessethics, interpersonal relationships, and the fostering of self-esteem on the part of the student.

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Objectives:1. Prepare all students to meet the current needs of employers2. Support continuing education and training for faculty and staff in order to keep up with

changing technology by using faculty and staff professional development plans3. Encourage all students to participate in lifelong learning through instruction

and example4. Improve student communication and problem-solving skills through written

assignments and oral presentations5. Develop student computer proficiency and expertise by updating the technology

curriculum on a regular basis

A Distinctive School of Business...lICenseD... by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Departmentof Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

aCCReDITeD... by the Accrediting Council for IndependentColleges and Schools to award the Associate in Specialized Business Degrees, Diplomas,and Certificates, in various business-related subjects. The Accrediting Council forIndependent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agencyby the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for HigherEducation Accreditation. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schoolsis located at 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, (202) 336-6780.

aUTHoRIZeD... by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to grant the Associatein Specialized Business Degree for the completion of specified two-year programs.

aPPRoVeD... for Veterans Training, War Orphans Educational Assistance,Rehabilitation Training, Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Legal StructureNewport Business Institute is a privately owned corporation. J. Bryant Mullen andMichelle L. Mullen are the co-owners.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Schools (ACICS)

American Association for Medical Transcription

Williamsport - Lycoming Chamber of Commerce

Pennsylvania Business Education Association

Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators

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Corporate OfficersJ. Bryant Mullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President/TreasurerMichelle L. Mullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President/Secretary

AdministratorsMary O. Weaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DirectorSusan A. Crago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administrative AssistantPenny J. Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Career Development CoordinatorDavid Andrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Director of AdmissionsBrooke Nachtway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Admissions Representative

Leaders Preparing Leaders Faculty

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Janice e. MorehartAssociate Degree in Secretarial

Science, Williamsport Area Community College

B.S. & M.S., Business EducationBloomsburg State College

Keyboarding

Accounting

Mathematics

Human Relations

Exec. Office Procedures

Dictation

Speedwriting

Payroll

Legal Office Procedures

Electronic Calculators

Dr. Valerie l. DoeblerDoctorate of Chiropractic, NYChiropractic CollegeB.S., Biology/Chemistry, LockHaven UniversityAnatomy and Physiology

Medical Terminology

Medical Records

Medical Office Procedures

Electronic Spreadsheets

Insurance Coding

Keyboarding

larry J. ManikowskiB.B.A., Cum Laud, Marketing

Fort Lauderdale UniversityPsychology of Success

Real Estate

Sales Management

Law

Marketing

Geography of Pennsylvania

Public Speaking

Debra l. CroccoM.S. Ed., Mansfield UniversityB.S., English

Shippensburg UniversityKeyboarding

Executive Office Procedures

Legal Office Procedures

Records and Database Management

Communication

Electronic Calculators

James TrickB.S., English and French

Bloomsburg State College

Word / Information Processing

Communication

Keyboarding

Executive Office ProceduresLegal Office ProceduresLegal TerminologyComputer Concepts

Martha J. bryantM. Ed., Bloomsburg University of PAM.B.A., Accounting/Business

Management, Wilkes UniversityB.S., Health & Physical Education,

Lock Haven State CollegeA.A.S., Accounting, Williamsport

Area Community CollegeA.A.S., Business Management,

Williamsport Area Community College

AccountingPayrollTaxCostMathematicsComputer Accounting ApplicationsElectronic Calculators

Electronic Spreadsheets

Admission RequirementsA high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) isrequired for admission to all programs if the student desires to graduateand receive an Associate in Specialized Business Degree. A demonstrated readiness for the program selected must be shown,although no previous instruction in business subjects is required.

A home-schooled applicant must provide proof of graduation froman organization governed by the State Board of Education, such asPennsylvania Homeschoolers Accreditation Agency. If the organiza-tion is not governed by the State Board of Education, the applicantmust present a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Associate in Specialized Business Degrees are awarded for specifiedtwo-year programs and certificates are awarded for classes completed.

Enrollments for the Associate in Specialized Business DegreePrograms are accepted for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters, according to the school calendar.

Acceptance into a particular program for a particular term is dependent upon a minimum enrollment in that program.

How to ApplyThe application form for admission must be filled out and returnedto the Admissions Department with a $25 application fee. This feedefrays in part the expenses of investigating records, of advisingapplicants, and of other services provided by the AdmissionsDepartment. This fee is fully refundable if the student requests to be withdrawn from consideration within seven business days of submit-ting the application. After seven days, the school may retain the fee.The fee is not credited toward tuition.

The applicant should request that an official transcript of grades be submitted directly from the high school in which the applicantgraduated or will graduate.

When all necessary records have been reviewed by the AdmissionsCommittee, the student will be notified promptly of the Committee’sdecision. Tentative acceptance is granted to high school seniorspending successful completion of high school.

Within 15 days of notification of acceptance, the student applicant isrequired to make a tuition deposit of $50 to reserve a place in theincoming class. Failure to make this deposit makes the applicantsubject to cancellation by the school. This deposit is applied towardthe first quarter’s tuition payment.

The tuition deposit is refundable in the event that the student desiresnot to enroll.

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Each

candidate

for admission

is considered

individually

on merit and

potential.

Admission From Other CollegesNewport Business Institute will accept credits from other ACICS(Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools)accredited institutions. We will also accept credits earned at otherinstitutions accredited by agencies recognized by the United StatesDepartment of Education. Transfer of academic credit will be basedon an official transcript mailed directly to Newport BusinessInstitute from the prior institution using our official transcriptrequest form. Upon receipt of the transcript the evaluation processwill begin. Credit will be granted to the extent that the subjects forwhich credit is requested are parallel in content and intensity to thesubjects offered at our school. When a question arises concerningcourse content for transfer, a syllabus or catalog from the transfer-ring institution will be required to determine if the course will beaccepted.

A grade of C or better will be required to transfer a credit. Transfercredits count toward the quantitative standard but not toward thequalitative standard.

Nondiscrimination PolicyThe school has a policy of nondiscrimination regarding students onthe basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, and religion in the administration of its admission policies, educationalpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs, and also maintains a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap in regard to admissionor employment, and access to programs or activities. In addition,the school does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities or employment policies requiredby the Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Except for reasons prohibited by applicable discrimination laws,students may be excluded from or dismissed from the school atany time for reasons considered appropriate by the school.

The following may be considered appropriate reasons for termination:

1. Failure to make academic progression or to meet the special skill requirements.

2. Proven case of dishonesty.

3. Excessive absenteeism.

4. Failure to pay school charges.

5. Improper student conduct.

Students terminated for the above reasons will receive an “F” gradefor the courses scheduled. The “F” grade will be included on alltranscripts.

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TuitionAs of June 14, 2010, the charge for regular courses of four or five classes is $3,575. All tuition is payable at the beginning of eachquarter. At that time the student should have made a tuition paymentor have completed financial arrangements. Students scheduled forfewer than four classes will be charged $893.75 per class. The schoolreserves the right to change tuition and fees as conditions may require.

The total tuition for the 90 quarter credit-hour programs is $21,450.

There are other charges which should be pointed out for completeunderstanding of the total cost of a Newport Business education.

These include:

application fee (Due with application) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25.00Not refundable after 7 days unless applicant is not accepted.

Graduation fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00Covers all charges relating to graduation including Associate in Specialized Business Degree or certificate.

equipment fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 150.00(Payable each quarter by all students except practicum term)

*laptop fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 300.00(Payable each quarter by all students who do not have their ownlaptop except practicum term)

*Upon the successful completion of a two-year degree program, and only a two-yeardegree program, by a student in good standing with NBI, the student may keep his/her laptop. If the laptop is broken or stolen and the cause is deemed “neglect” byNBI, the student will not receive a laptop upon successful completion of a two-yeardegree program.

Transcript fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2.00

Reserved Parking / optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25.00 / 15.00(Payable each quarter) Non-refundable and Non-transferable

estimated books & supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 400.00(Payable each quarter)

advance Tuition Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00To reserve a place in the incoming class and is applied toward the first quarter’s tuition. Should the student decide not to attend, the deposit will be returned.

Delinquent AccountsStudents will not be given an Associate in Specialized BusinessDegree or a transcript of record, including grades, until schoolindebtness has been fully paid.

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Financial Aid Programs...There are many ways to get financial help. Once you have decidedupon a Newport Business Institute education, we can assist you inobtaining the various means to pay for your education and are eagerto serve in this regard.

sTaTe HIGHeR eDUCaTIon GRanT—Students enrolled inprograms of 1800 hours or longer are eligible to apply for the StateHigher Education Grant of the Pennsylvania Higher EducationAssistance Agency.

Pell GRanT PRoGRaM—This is the Federal Program whichprovides funds to eligible students after high school. The Grantfunds up to $5,550 per year.

feDeRal faMIlY eDUCaTIon loan Plan (ffelP)—Students enrolled in programs at Newport Business Institute are eligible for the Guaranty Loan Program of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. PHEAA provides needed funds for qualified students in amounts up to $3,500 first year and$4,500 second year, and repayment may be deferred until six monthsafter graduation and spread over a period as long as ten years.Complete information is available from the financial aid office orlending institution.

sTUDenT assIsTanCe loans fRoM oTHeR sTaTes—Students who are residents of other states are eligible for loans through the organization set up to make such loans in those states. Ingeneral, the funds provided can equal $3,500 per year and are available to qualified students who are high school graduates and residents of those states.

NEWPORT BUSINESS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPSMeRIT sCHolaRsHIPs–Robert Mullen scholarship

Ray Cornelius scholarshipThe school awards up to two merit scholarships a year valued up toone-half of the total tuition cost. The awarding of any federal or stategrants will affect the value of the scholarship. The merit scholarshipsare awarded to current high school seniors.

Each recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA to extend his/her scholarshipto the second academic year.

The Newport Business Institute Scholarship Committee selectsrecipients based upon scholastic achievement (high school 3.0 GPAminimum) and financial need. The recipients must be of good moralcharacter and maintain academic excellence. All applicants for thescholarship must submit a minimum of three letters of recommenda-tion/reference on or before April 1.

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We can

assist you

in obtaining

the various

aids to pay

for your

education

and are

anxious to

serve in

this regard!

aDUlT sCHolaRsHIPs–sara Cornelius scholarshipThe school awards one adult scholarship a year valued up to one-halfof the total tuition cost. The awarding of any federal or state grants willaffect the value of the scholarship. The adult scholarship is awarded toa student who has been out of high school for at least one year. Therecipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA to extend his/her scholarship to thesecond academic year.

The Newport Business Institute Scholarship Committee selects recipi-ents based upon achievement, moral character, and financial need.

Applicants should indicate by letter their interest in applying for thescholarship. The deadline for the adult scholarship application is fourweeks prior to the start date of the applicant’s first quarter.

fbla sCHolaRsHIPs—The Newport Business Institute awardsa Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship.The school awards one (1) scholarship to a member of FutureBusiness Leaders of America chapter in Pennsylvania. InterestedFBLA members should secure a “Pennsylvania FBLA ScholarshipApplication” from his or her local advisor and follow the directionsfor applying for a scholarship. The recipient will be selected by thecommittee of FBLA advisors and a representative of NewportBusiness Institute. The scholarship is valued at one-half of the totalannual tuition cost.

The individual’s financial need will be the determining factor forselection. A 3.0 quality point average is required during the periodthe scholarship is in effect.

Applicants should indicate by letter their interest in applying for thescholarship. The deadline for all scholarship applicants is March 15.The scholarship is open to only high school seniors.

Federal Assistance ProgramsNewport Business Institute is approved for training students underthe following programs:

G.I. bIll—Veterans eligible for education and training under theTitle 38 of the United States Code are entitled to a legislatively setmonthly allowance from the Veterans Administration while attendingthe school in an approved program of study.

WaR oRPHans eDUCaTIonal assIsTanCe—This program provides financial aid for the education of sons and daughtersof veterans who died during, or as a result of, active service. Benefitsare similar to those of the G.I. Bill. Dependents of disabled veteransmay also be eligible for this program.

VoCaTIonal ReHabIlITaTIon foR VeTeRans—Veterans disabled during wartime and under certain peacetime serv-ice may be eligible for educational benefits and training .

oTHeR sTaTe feDeRal PRoGRaMs—Financial assistancemay be available through such government programs as WorkforceInvestment Act (WIA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (for AmericanIndian Youth), and State Vocational Rehabilitation (for handicapped), and Training Rehabilitation Act (TRA).

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Refund Policy

If any student withdrawing has received a Federal Stafford Loan and the loan has been negotiated by the school and the student, any refund due to the student must be returned tothe lender as a payment on the student’s loan. If the student is attending Newport BusinessInstitute for the first term (first term enrollment), the student must be enrolled 30 days beforethe school can negotiate the loan check. If the student withdraws within that 30 days, theloan check will be returned to the lender and the entire loan will be cancelled.

For students withdrawing from school, after classes begin, the refund of tuition chargesfor each term, will be as follows according to the Pennsylvania State Board of PrivateLicensed School Regulations:

first Week—For a student terminating after entering school and starting the course, butwithin the first seven calendar days of the quarter, the tuition charges shall not exceed25% of the tuition for the quarter.after first seven Calendar Days—For a student terminating after the first seven calendar days but within the first 25% of the quarter, the tuition charges shall not exceed45% of the tuition for the quarter.after 25%—For a student terminating after completing 25% but within 50% of the quarter, the tuition charges shall not exceed 70% of the tuition for the quarter.after 50%—No Refund for the quarter

All refunds of prepaid tuition shall be made by the school within thirty days of termina-tion of student attendance. The termination date for refund computation purposes is thelast date of recorded attendance.

There is no refund of books, fees or supply charges to students who fall under thePennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed School Regulations.

Veterans who withdraw prior to the completion of their courses are calculated on a prorata basis. [38 USC, 1776 (c) (13)]

Newport Business Institute Return of Title IV Funds Policy

A portion of Title IV Aid may have to be returned to the appropriate agency when a student withdraws or is terminated.

The amount of Title IV Aid to be returned will depend upon the date of the student’s lastrecorded day of attendance.

Official notification of withdrawal must be either in writing or orally to:

Ms. Mary o. Weaver or susan a. Crago

In accordance with federal regulations, those students who receive federal financial aidand who withdraw from the Newport Business Institute during the first 60% of the billingperiod will have their federal financial aid adjusted based on the percent of the periodcompleted prior to withdrawal. That is, students will be entitled to retain the same percentof the federal financial aid received as the percent of the billing period completed. This

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percent is calculated by dividing the number of days in the billing period (less any consecutive breaks of 5 days or more) into the number of days completed prior to withdrawal or termination. There will be no adjustment to federal financial aid after thecompletion of at least 60% of the billing period.

Example: # of days completed# of days in the billing period = % of aid earned

100% - % of aid earned = % of funds to be returned

Student withdraws with a last day of recorded attendance on the 32nd day of the billingperiod. There are 78 days in the billing period:

3278 = 41.03% of aid earned

100% - 41.0% = 59.0% of funds to be returned

This policy applies to all federal financial aid. It includes Pell grants, Subsidized and

Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and PLUS loans.

When the amount of federal funds to be returned has been calculated, the funds will be

returned in the following order:

Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Subsidized Stafford Loans

PLUS Loans

Pell Grants

Other Title IV Aid

Other Federal, State, private or institutional student financial assistance

To the student

Please note that students who receive a refund of financial aid for educational expensesprior to withdrawing from Newport Business Institute may owe a repayment of thosefunds. Students will be contacted by the Financial Aid Office in such situations and willbe given procedures to follow to take care of the overpayment.

In most cases of overpayment, the student may consider the repayment of the Federal

Stafford Loan as satisfactory repayment arrangements.

Please note: The majority of students who drop before the 60% point will owe NewportBusiness Institute money. This is a result of Newport’s tuition refund policy, which is inaccordance with the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed School Regulations.This refund is not in direct proportion with the Return of Title IV refund policy that ismandated by the United States Department of Education.

Scholastic RecognitionThe Associate in Specialized Business Degree is awarded to students who successfullycomplete the requirements for graduation in specified two-year programs. A certificate isawarded for a shorter course of study. A transcript of the student’s record is provided forall work completed. It is the responsibility of the student to secure the transcript when hiscontact with the school is terminated.

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Job Placement

Job placement service is available to all Newport Business InstituteGraduates at no cost. It is important to the Newport BusinessInstitute community that graduates have every opportunity to findplacement upon graduation. After all, when businesses hire NewportBusiness Institute graduates, it signifies that the school is meeting itsobjective. With this in mind, the Career Development Coordinatormaintains a close rapport with the area business community. Throughmaintaining and nurturing this rapport, the Career DevelopmentCoordinator can better consider graduates for positions they areinterested in and qualified for.

All placement information can be obtained in the business office.

School hours are planned so that they allow time for part-timeemployment. Since Newport Business Institute is located near thedowntown business area, there is always a demand for our studentsfor afternoon and evening work.

All Associate in Specialized Business Degree graduates of NewportBusiness Institute are entitled to placement assistance. No school canguarantee placement for its graduates; however, we assure all ourgraduates full cooperation and assistance in securing employmentupon graduation and also in the future.

We invite recruiters from many companies to visit the school to talkto the students about future employment. With very few exceptions,our graduates find the opportunities for positions they have hopedfor. Many of our graduates have been very successful in business and are well-known leaders in their fields.

Careful consideration is given to Newport Business Institute graduates who ask for a new job opportunity, regardless of the number of years that have passed or skills that may have grown rusty. Refresher training courses are offered by the school.

It is possible in many cases to place Newport Business Institute graduates not only in the specific field they desire, but also in thelocation they specify. Placement is not limited to a particular part ofthe country.

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Job

placement

service

is available

to all

Newport

Business

Institute

Graduates

at no cost.

ReportsReports for each student are issued at the end of each quarter. The reports show the progressof the student in each program they are pursuing as well as the statement of attendance.

The following is the grading scale:a-Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90%-100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 quality pointsb-Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80%-89% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 quality pointsC-Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70%-79% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 quality pointsD-Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60%-69% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 quality pointsf-Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59% or below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 quality pointsI-Incomplete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Credit withheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No QPA ComputedW-Withdraw . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Credit withheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No QPA ComputedTR-Transfer Credit . . . . . . . . .Credit granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No QPA Computedf*- See Below . . . . . . . . . . . . .59% or below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No QPA Computed

A student will receive a “W” if he or she withdraws before the end of the 6th week; afterthe 6th week, the student will receive an “F” for the course.

F* (The student originally earned an F, retook the course and received a higher grade.)

Quality Point AverageIt is important that students know their quality point average and keep it above the minimum 2.0 required to remain off probation and to graduate.

To complete the quality point average:1. Total the quality points.2. Divide the total quality points by the number of courses taken.3. The quotient is your quality point average.

Notice of academic probation or dismissal for academic reasons are mailed to students.

Students are expected to maintain a satisfactory academic record at Newport BusinessInstitute. Instructors will issue mid-term reports to students who are failing or near failing a course.

A student is placed on the Dean’s List at the end of each reporting period if he or she maintains a cumulative 3.5 based on the 4.0 system. Individual accumulation of grades iskept by the teachers and is then transferred at the completion of a course to the student’srecord card in the school office.

Incomplete & Failing GradesAn “I” grade indicates incomplete work in class. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the course work within two weeks of the end of the previous term. If the workis not completed within the two weeks, the “I” grade will be changed to an “F”; and it becomes the student’s responsibility to repeat the course when it is offered again. A student cannot graduate if he or she has an “F” in any course.

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AttendanceNewport Business Institute students attend classes four days a week(Monday through Thursday) from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Teachersare available for tutoring, counseling, and giving make-up exams.Each student is expected to be in daily attendance at each session. The school should be notified when a student is absent.

Students attending under the veterans’ program must attend 85% ofthe duration of the course in order to attain satisfactory attendance.When the student has missed 15% of the duration of the course by excused and/or unexcused absence, his or her training will beimmediately interrupted.

Students will be allowed to miss four (4) periods per class pertwelve-week term. All periods missed will be counted individually.

For example, a student misses Monday and Tuesday all day. He orshe now has two absences for all five class periods scheduled. Only two more days can be missed without him or her losing a letter grade.

In the event a student misses five (5) class periods in any one class,his/her grade will be lowered one letter grade in that class.

If a student misses a total of nine (9) class periods in any one class,he or she will be dropped another grade in that class. No failinggrade will be given because of attendance.

Any student who misses eight (8) consecutive absences will betreated as a withdrawal after that eighth (8th) absence. Exception tomissing eight consecutive class days will be when a student is hospitalized and before the end of the eighth day submits proof ofhospitalization to the Director.

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At

Newport

Business

Institute,

we help

you focus

on your

future!

Excused AbsencesThe following types of absences will be considered by an Appeals Board as excused at the end of the term for a total of five or more absences. The student must keep documentation of same until the end of the term for presentation to the Appeals Board.

1. Hospitalization of the student or student’s immediate family. (The immediate familyshall consist of the student’s spouse, parents or children.) Students who are hospitalized may be excused from the aforementioned policy up to twelve (12) days. After twelve (12) days have elapsed, each case will be considered individually by the Appeals Board.

2. Death in student’s family.A. Three days excused absence will be permitted for the death of a student’s

spouse, children, parents or brothers and sisters.B. One day permitted for the death of any other family member.

3. Mandatory court appearances.4. Welfare, WIC, or other appointments that cannot be scheduled for Friday.5. Interviews for graduating students.6. Jury Duty.7. Emergency room outpatient visits. For emergency procedure only. (EXAMPLES:

broken bones, lacerations, other type of critical care. This does NOT include commonillnesses that can be taken care of by family physicians.)

8. Natural Disasters (flood, fire, etc.)9. Non hospitalized car accidents coming to school.

Documentation shall consist of either a doctor’s signed verification of the student’s illnessof the immediate family member’s illness for hospital stays or an obituary notice forfunerals. The school must be apprised of the reason for the absence within 24 hours orsaid absence will be recorded as an unexcused.

Tardies will be counted toward absences. Three tardies will equal one absence. Teacherswill consider a student tardy if he/she misses no more than 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the student will be considered absent. Students leaving a class within the first45 minutes will be considered absent from the class. Students leaving 45 minutes afterthe class will receive a tardy for that period.

Each instructor will maintain a log book for students to sign when they arrive late or leave early.

Make-up work is not permitted for the purpose of receiving Veterans Administration training allowances. Class cuts shall be recorded as absences.

The institution will maintain records of attendance. Absences must be reported to theVeterans Administration and other federal or state agencies. All full day absences will be indicated; and, in addition, partial absences will be compiled and reported if this is appropriate.

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Standards of Satisfactory Progress

The academic year for students enrolled at Newport Business Institute is three 12-week quarters per year. The school determines at the end of each quarter that a student is progressing satisfactorily, using the grade point average. The student is notified of academic probation or academic suspension status by a letter and notification of arequired meeting with the director. At the time of meeting with the director, an academicprobation or suspension form is signed by the student.

Required Incremental Course Completion Rate (Quantitative Component).The maximum allowable time frame for a student to complete the program in whichhe/she has originally enrolled is 1.5 times the length of the program. The minimum credit requirements are measured at the end of the first academic year (first three quarters)and the student must have successfully completed 67% of the credits attempted. The min-imum credit requirements are checked at the end of each quarter thereafter and the studentmust have successfully completed 67% of the credits attempted. Students not meeting thisstandard at any of the specified checkpoints will be placed on academic probation for onequarter. Failure to achieve a 67% cumulative completion rate during the probationaryquarter will result in the suspension of financial aid eligibility until the cumulative cred-its successfully completed are at least 67%.

Grade Point average Requirement (Qualitative Component).Students whose grade point average falls below a 2.0 for any quarter are placed on academic probation for the next quarter. A quarter (term) is the grading period used inapplying these standards. Students placed on academic probation must have at least a 2.0grade point average for the probationary quarter and must complete a minimum of 60%of a normal class load during that quarter to avoid suspension. If the student does not havea grade point average of at least 2.0 for the probationary quarter, the student is suspendedfor one quarter unless mitigating circumstances exist.

extended enrollment status. If a student loses his/her ASB degree status because of not meeting satisfactory progress or cumulative GPA requirements, he/she may be placedon an extended enrollment status and may continue training as a certificate student. Certificate students are ineligible for any federal, state, or other student financialaid. Reentry into the ASB degree program will be based on the student achieving a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successfully completing 60% of thecredits attempted. The student may then be eligible for federal, state, or other studentfinancial aid. However, in no circumstances may the student exceed the 150% maximumtime frame as outlined above and graduate in the original program. Credits taken by thestudent on extended enrollment status will be counted as credits attempted and will beused in calculating cumulative GPA.

appeal Process. Any student certified as not demonstrating satisfactory progress has theopportunity to appeal the action. Appeals must be in writing to the director. A student who wishes to appeal a satisfactory progress decision may have special or mitigating

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circumstances. The student should explain what type of circumstances contributed to the academic problem and what plans the student has to eliminate those potential problems inthe future. Each appeal evaluation is an individual judgment based on the student’s recordand personal circumstances.

An appeal of the satisfactory progress decision will be taken to the faculty advisor in thestudent’s program area, the director, and the financial aid administrator. The results of theappeal will be given to the student and to the financial aid office. In the event a student isnot satisfied with an appeal decision, he/she may appeal to the president of Newport Business Institute.

Successful student appeals will result in an appropriate individual adjustment to the satisfactory progress policy. If the appeal is approved, the student will continue in school.The student will have one quarter to correct all academic deficiencies and will be on academic probation for that quarter.

Some examples of extenuating personal circumstances for which an appeal may be madeare illness, death of a family member, employment responsibilities, change in program ofstudy, or the length of time since previous enrollment. Appropriate documentation shouldaccompany the appeal.

Incompletes. An incomplete is identified on the report card with an “I.” An incompletegrade must be removed two weeks after the completion of the course or it automaticallybecomes an “F.” This time frame may be adjusted at the discretion of the director or instructor. The incomplete grade has no effect on the GPA. However, the incomplete gradeis considered as credits attempted but not computed in calculating the percentage neededfor satisfactory academic progress. After the two-week period and the course completion,the student receives his/her grade, and the student’s GPA and satisfactory academicprogress are recalculated.

additions/Withdrawals. A student may add a course no later than one week after thecourse begins.

A student dropping a course before the end of the sixth week will receive the notation “W”on the transcript. A course with the designation of “W” has no effect on the quarter’s gradepoint average and is not considered as credits earned in calculating the percentage neededfor satisfactory progress. It is, however, counted as credits attempted in determining themaximum course completion length allowed.

After the sixth week, the student will receive an “F” for the dropped course. The gradedoes have an effect on the quarter’s grade point average and is considered as credits earnedin calculating the percentage needed for satisfactory progress. It is counted as creditsattempted in determining the maximum course completion length allowed.

Repetitions. A repeated course is identified on the transcript with an asterisk beside thegrade. A student may repeat a course only one time after failing (or receiving a “D” in a

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course considered a “major” course). The grade and credits earned for a repeated course areincluded when determining the GPA while the prior attempt grade is excluded from the GPA.Both prior and repeated credits are used when determining course completion rate for finan-cial aid purposes.

Change Program/additional Degree. When a student changes programs or seeks an addi-tional degree, only the credits attempted and grades earned for those courses, that are appli-cable to the new program will be used to determine satisfactory progress.

Transfer Credits. Transfer credits that apply to the program count toward the actual timeframe (quantitative standard) of a student’s program but not toward his/her GPA (qualitativestandard).

Return to school after a Withdrawal. If a student withdraws from school and wishes toreturn, he/she must first complete an application form. If the student’s prior account is paidin full, the admission’s office will then send he/she a new enrollment agreement. If a balanceremains on the student’s account, he/she must contact the financial aid office for paymentarrangements.

Once the financial aid office receives the student’s application form and enrollment agreement, it will begin to reinstate the student’s financial aid if he/she is eligible. If the stu-dent is returning in a new academic award year, he/she will need to apply for financial aidby completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Completion/Placement Rates. Program completion and placement rates may be obtainedby contacting the Admissions Office. The rates are available to all students.

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Graduation RequirementsTo qualify for graduation in the Business Administration Program,the Secretarial Science-Executive Option Program, the SecretarialScience-Legal Option Program, or the Secretarial Science-MedicalOption Program, 90 Credit Hours must be attained and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average) on a 4.0 scale.

(If a student meets requirements for graduation but has not paid alltuition or other fees due, the student shall graduate but will not beentitled to a degree, transcript or other documents from the school.)

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Newport

Business

Institute

is a great

place to

start your

career.

Unit of Credit / School YearNewport Business Institute uses the quarter hour as its unit of credit. A standard quarter hour credit requires 20 hours of lectureor laboratory, or 30 hours of externship/practicum. Each term istwelve weeks in length. The school measures and awards creditbased upon quarter hours, notwithstanding that the actual numberof clock hours may also be listed. A student is considered to be infull-time attendance when carrying twelve quarter hours per term.A school year is defined as three terms (or quarters).

The above paragraph applies only to those programs operated on aquarter term (or standard) basis. For those programs operated on anon-term (or non-standard) basis, the following applies:

A standard hour of credit requires twenty class hours of work- lab or lecture. The school measures and awards credit based on the number of credit hours completed, notwithstanding that theactual number of clock hours may also be listed. A school year is defined as a minimum of 36 credit hours or a maximum of 45 credit hours.

20 Lectures are equal to 1 quarter credit hour, 20 labs are equal to 1 quarter credit hour and 30 practicum are equal to 1 quartercredit hour.

One clock hour equals 50 minutes.

A credit hour is a unit of measure, not necessarily an indicator oftransferability of credit. The receiving institution, rather than thetraining institution, decides whether to accept transfers of credits.

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Length of Programs

The two-year Associate in Specialized Business Degree programswill consist of six (6) twelve week terms (approximately 18months) for those students making normal academic progress.Freshman are those students enrolled in their first three terms. Aminimum of thirty-six (36) credits must be obtained before beingconsidered a senior (second academic level). Failure to meet thesestandards of academic progress may result in temporary loss offinancial aid.

Students enrolling in any Associate in Specialized Business Degreeprogram must attend at least one (1) summer term.

Complaint Procedures

Questions or concerns pertaining to the school’s commitment tosatisfying the terms of enrollment should be directed to the school’sdirector.

In the event the questions or concerns are not satisfactorilyresolved by the Director or by other school officials, interestedindividuals or groups may bring the matter in question to the attention of the State Board of Private Licensed Schools,Pennsylvania Department of Education, 333 Market Street,Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, and our Accrediting Council(ACICS), 750 First Street, NE Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241.

Evaluation of Credit

The school evaluates courses in credit hours.

Books & Supplies

Books and supplies are sold the week before the quarter in whichthey are needed.

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Discipline & Dress

The school discipline and dress are similar to those of the modernbusiness office. Students are expected to be as prompt and faithfulin their school work as they will have to be in business. Since weare training students for business service, we consider it a part ofour duty to teach them correct business behavior, conduct, anddress. The dress code will also be in effect on business trips.

Students must not wear jeans (of any color), sneakers, sweatshirts,T-shirts, or other attire not accepted in a business office.

Room & Board

Prospective students need not hesitate about coming to our friendly city. Many people in the area will accept students for roomand board. The school will assist the student in finding a place toroom, but final arrangement is between the student and the landlordand must be to the satisfaction of the student as to desirability and cost. The school assumes no responsibility in selection, rates, complaints, or safety of the student.

Extracurricular Activities

The school encourages students to participate in outside activities.All activities are planned by the Student Council and have provedto be very successful. During the year, various trips have beenplanned, along with other activities that the student body elects to hold. These activities provide an atmosphere of refinement andwholesome interests and add personal, social, and leadership devel-opment.

Newport Business Institute reserves the right to make changes andthe information in this catalog is subject to change without noticeand is not legally binding. Any changes made will be those we feelare beneficial to the student.

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The

externship

program is

designed

to provide

students with

hands-on,

practical

experience

to supplement

their

education.

Business AdministrationAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

Seventy-two Weeks-90 Credit Hours

This program is designed to give the student a wide range of courses in the field of business. He or she will receive training inthe areas of accounting, law, sales management, and real estate.The purposes of the courses are to give well-rounded training inmany areas of business organization and operation, and to makethe student excellent promotable material.

PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS

AC 101 Accounting I 3AC 102 Accounting II 3AC 103 Accounting III 3AC 104 Cost Accounting 3AC 105 Federal Tax Accounting 3AC 106 Payroll Accounting 3AC 109 Electronic Spreadsheets 3AC 110 Computer Accounting Applications 3BA 102 Records and Database Management 3BA 105 Real Estate 3BA 107 Psychology of Success 3BA 110 Sales Management 3BA 111 Business Administration Practicum 15C 101 Computer Concepts I 3C 102 Computer Concepts II 3EC 102 Electronic Calculators 3GE 101 Communication I 3GE 102 Communication II 3GE 103 Public Speaking 3GE 104 Mathematics 3GE 105 Human Relations 3GE 106 Geography of Pennsylvania 3K 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3L 101 Law I 3L 102 Law II 3WP 101 Word/Information Processing 3

Each credit hour (except practicum) equals 20 clock hours.Each credit hour for practicum equals 30 clock hours.

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The

following

is a list

of career

options

available

upon

completion

of your

classroom

training:

ACCOUNT

MANAGER

GENERAL

MANAGER

SALES

REPRESENTATIVE

SALES

MANAGER

TAX

ACCOUNTANT

ACCOUNTING

PAYROLL

SPECIALIST

COST

ACCOUNTANT

Secretarial Science Executive OptionAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

Seventy-two Weeks-90 Credit Hours

This program offers training in the secretarial field and providesthe student with a better knowledge and understanding of not onlythe secretarial field but also of the related subjects such as law, and word processing. This makes the student good promotional material and a secretary better able to assist in theadministrative and managerial aspects of business organizations.

PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS

AC 101 Accounting I 3

AC 109 Electronic Spreadsheets 3

BA 102 Records and Database Management 3

BA 105 Real Estate 3

BA 107 Psychology of Success 3

BA 110 Sales Management 3

C 101 Computer Concepts I 3

C 102 Computer Concepts II 3

EC 102 Electronic Calculators 3

EP 101 Executive Office Procedures I 3

EP 102 Executive Office Procedures II 3

EP 103 Executive Office Procedures III 3

EP 104 Executive Practicum 15

GE 101 Communication I 3

GE 102 Communication II 3

GE 103 Public Speaking 3

GE 104 Mathematics 3

GE 105 Human Relations 3

GE 106 Geography of Pennsylvania 3

K 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

K 102 Intermediate Keyboarding for

Microcomputers 3

K 103 Advanced Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

L 101 Law I 3

S 101 Speedwriting 3

S 102 Dictation 3

WP 101 Word/Information Processing 3

Each credit hour (except practicum) equals 20 clock hours.Each credit hour for practicum equals 30 clock hours.

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The

following

is a list

of career

options

available

upon

completion

of your

classroom

training:

ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

OFFICE

MANAGER

EXECUTIVE

SECRETARY

OFFICE

COORDINATOR

RECEPTIONIST/

SECRETARY

CUSTOMER

SERVICE

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Secretarial Science Legal OptionAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

Seventy-two Weeks-90 Credit Hours

Attorneys, insurance companies, the courts, municipalities, andgovernment agencies are seeking men and women who are trainedto do secretarial work and who also have some knowledge andunderstanding of the legal profession.

This program fosters an understanding of the structure and operation of the modern legal environment. Emphasis is onlegal terminology, business law concepts, and the preparation of correctly formatted legal documents.

PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS

AC 101 Accounting I 3AC 109 Electronic Spreadsheets 3BA 102 Records and Database Management 3BA 105 Real Estate 3BA 107 Psychology of Success 3C 101 Computer Concepts I 3C 102 Computer Concepts II 3EC 102 Electronic Calculators 3GE 101 Communication I 3GE 102 Communication II 3GE 103 Public Speaking 3GE 104 Mathematics 3GE 105 Human Relations 3GE 106 Geography of Pennsylvania 3K 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3K 102 Intermediate Keyboarding for

Microcomputers 3L 101 Law I 3L 102 Law II 3L 103 Legal Terminology 3L 106 Legal Practicum 15LP 101 Legal Office Procedures I 3LP 102 Legal Office Procedures II 3LP 103 Legal Office Procedures III 3S 101 Speedwriting 3S 102 Dictation 3WP 101 Word/Information Processing 3

Each credit hour (except practicum) equals 20 clock hours.Each credit hour for practicum equals 30 clock hours.

The

following

is a list

of career

options

available

upon

completion

of your

classroom

training:

LEGAL

SECRETARY

LEGAL

TRANSCRIPTIONIST

LEGAL

ASSISTANT

LEGAL

RECORDS

CLERK

OFFICE

MANAGER

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Secretarial Science Medical OptionAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

Seventy-two Weeks-90 Credit Hours

The need for secretaries who are trained in the field of medicineand surgery is growing each year. Medical associations, insurancecompanies, doctors, hospitals, and clinics look for men and womenwho have specialized in the medical secretarial field. This programprepares the student not only for the medical secretarial field, butalso for secretarial positions in the field of business.

PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS

AC 101 Accounting I 3

AC 109 Electronic Spreadsheets 3

BA 102 Records and Database Management 3

BA 107 Psychology of Success 3

C 101 Computer Concepts I 3

C 102 Computer Concepts II 3

EC 102 Electronic Calculators 3

GE 101 Communication I 3

GE 102 Communication II 3

GE 103 Public Speaking 3

GE 104 Mathematics 3

GE 105 Human Relations 3

GE 106 Geography of Pennsylvania 3

K 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

K 102 Intermediate Keyboarding for

Microcomputers 3

MD 101 Anatomy & Physiology I 3

MD 102 Anatomy & Physiology II 3

MD 103 Medical Terminology 3

MD 104 Medical Office Procedures 3

MD 105 Medical Records 3

MD 107 Medical Records II 3

MD 108 Insurance Coding 3

MD 106 Medical Practicum 15

S 101 Speedwriting 3

S 102 Dictation 3

WP 101 Word/Information Processing 3

*This program has been approved for online delivery.

Each credit hour (except practicum) equals 20 clock hours.Each credit hour for practicum equals 30 clock hours.

The

following

is a list

of career

options

available

upon

completion

of your

classroom

training:

MEDICAL

SECRETARY

MEDICAL

TRANSCRIPTIONIST

MEDICAL

ASSISTANT

MEDICAL

RECORDS

TECHNICIAN

MEDICAL

OFFICE

MANAGER

INSURANCE

CODER

aC 101 aCCoUnTInG I3 CreditsThe study and application of the entire accountingcycle starting with the business transaction and end-ing with the post-closing trial balance. The account-ing cycle is considered for both a personal serviceenterprise and a retail enterprise. This course is thefoundation of all future accounting courses.

aC 102 aCCoUnTInG II3 CreditsPREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING IThis course is designed to give the accounting student an extensive knowledge of the proceduresused in accounting for cash, the voucher system,short-term notes receivables and interest, uncollectible amounts receivables, merchandiseinventory, property, plant and equipment, and intan-gible assets.

aC 103 aCCoUnTInG III3 CreditsPREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I-IIThis course will give the accounting student a thor-ough understanding of the procedures used in part-nership and corporate accounting. The subjects con-sidered include: partnership organization and divi-sion of profits; corporate characteristics and forma-tion; accounting for stocks and bonds; temporary andlong-term investments; statement of cash flows; andfinancial statement analysis.

aC 104 CosT aCCoUnTInG3 CreditsPREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I-II-IIIThe study and application of the procedures for com-piling, summarizing, analyzing, and interpreting costdata and for determining unit cost production underboth a job order cost system and a standard cost sys-tem for manufacturing company.

aC 105 feDeRal TaX aCCoUnTInG3 CreditsPREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I-II-IIIThis course teaches the fundamentals of reportingincome for individuals. Subjects considered areincome, expenses, exemptions, capital gains andlosses, and other tax problems. The subject matter iscoordinated with the actual use of the Form 1040 andits supporting schedules and forms.

aC 106 PaYRoll aCCoUnTInG3 CreditsPREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING IA course designed to give thorough understanding ofpayroll accounting, the Federal InsuranceContributions Act, and state and federal taxesimposed on the employer and employee. Subjectmatter is coordinated with actual use of the various payroll tax forms.

aC 109 eleCTRonIC sPReaDsHeeTs3 CreditsPREREQUISITE COMPUTER CONCEPTS IThis course is designed to present to the student tech-niques for efficient and productive use of spread-sheets and provide them with a working knowledgeof the basic capabilities of current applicable soft-ware.

aC 110 CoMPUTeR aCCoUnTInG aPPlICaTIons

3 CreditsPREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I-IIThis course is designed to familiarize the studentwith computerized accounting systems which arenorm in business today and to enable the student toconvert their manual accounting skills to computerized system and give them adequate handson experience.

ba 102 ReCoRDs anD DaTabase ManaGeMenT

3 CreditsThe purpose of this course is for students to learnhow to manage paper, film, and computer records.They will learn how to solve records and databasemanagement problems faced by employees in a vari-ety of office occupations: administrative support,junior management, accounting, data processing,word processing, stenography, and records manage-ment. All basic rules of filing will be covered.

ba 104 MaRKeTInG3 CreditsThe course objective is to present a clear-cut picture of the development and present status of mar-keting, to analyze its processes, functions, and insti-tutions and examine the various policies and activi-ties of marketing institutions.

ba 105 Real esTaTe3 CreditsThe main objective of this fundamental course is toacquaint the student with the principles of ownership,leasing, and transferring of real property. The courseis designed to aid the secretary in dealing with realestate transactions and to assist the student in acquir-ing interest in real property.

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Course Descriptions

ba 107 PsYCHoloGY of sUCCess3 CreditsThis course develops a positive approach to lifelonglearning. Students are encouraged to identify specif-ic short and long-term goals with a detailed plan forpersonal and career achievement.

ba 110 sales ManaGeMenT3 CreditsA course designed to understand the significance ofthe core activity of the dynamic marketing function,personal selling. This course reviews the role of thesalesperson in the new area of relationship manage-ment, and reveals the range of skills needed to suc-ceed in the challenging and rewarding world of pro-fessional sales.

ba 111 bUsIness aDMInIsTRaTIon PRaCTICUM

15 CreditsPREREQUISITE: A passing grade in each of the twen-ty-five courses required for the Associate in SpecializedBusiness Degree–Business Administration program asstated on page 23 of the catalog.In cooperation with a local business, the student spends375 hours gaining practical experience in an office set-ting. This experience may be obtained in a number ofbusinesses in the community.

C 101 CoMPUTeR ConCePTs I3 CreditsThis course provides a general introduction to com-puters and information processing. Topics coveredinclude computer hardware and software; input, pro-cessing, and output; storage; database organization;the Internet; etc.

C 102 CoMPUTeR ConCePTs II3 CreditsPREREQUISITE COMPUTER CONCEPTS IThis course introduces students to MicrosoftWindows. Among the topics covered are use of amouse; management of programs and files; use ofWordpad, Paint, Clipboard, and other accessories;and printing.

eC 102 eleCTRonIC CalCUlaToRs3 CreditsThe student will learn the correct use of an electron-ic calculator in relation to the four basic mathemati-cal functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication,and division. Speed and accuracy are emphasized inthis course. Through the use of simulations, the stu-dent will integrate accounting, calculator, and busi-ness math knowledge.

eP 101 eXeCUTIVe offICe PRoCeDURes I3 CreditsPREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERS AND INTERMEDIATE KEY-BOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERSThis course focuses on completing projects that inte-grate business terms, critical thinking strategies, and Web-research skills into documentproduction. Related learning and success tips areincluded to improve workplace efficiency andenhance professional development.

eP 102 eXeCUTIVe offICe PRoCeDURes II

3 CreditsPREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERS, INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERSAND EXECUTIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES IA continuation of Executive Office Procedures I, thiscourse emphasizes the use correlation, and integra-tion of various Microsoft programs such as Word,PowerPoint, Access, and Excel into an office envi-ronment while continuing to include Web-basedresearch and productivity. Efficiency and profession-al development are stressed.

eP 103 eXeCUTIVe offICe PRoCeDURes III

3 CreditsPREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERS, INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERS ANDEXECUTIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES I-II This course teaches the student to transcribe quicklyand accurately over one hundred letters, memoran-dums, forms, and other documents from cassette dic-tation. Emphasis is upon correct spelling, punctua-tion, capitalization, and formatting.

eP 104 eXeCUTIVe PRaCTICUM15 CreditsPREREQUISITE: A passing grade in each of the twen-ty-five courses required for the Associate in SpecializedBusiness Degree–Executive Option program as stated onpage 24 of the catalog.In cooperation with a local business, the studentspends 375 hours gaining practical experience in anoffice setting. This experience may be obtained in anumber of executive offices in the community.

K 101 KeYboaRDInG foR MICRoCoMPUTeRs

3 CreditsThis course is an introduction to the keyboard bytouch on microcomputers. A combination of text andsoftware helps students gain speed and accuracy.Once they have mastered the keyboard, studentsmove on to the formatting of reports, letters andtables.

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K 102 InTeRMeDIaTe KeYboaRDInGfoR MICRoCoMPUTeRs

3 CreditsPREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FORMICROCOMPUTERSA continuation of Keyboarding for Micro-computers that includes straight copy, timed writings, letter styles, business forms, and moreadvanced tables and report formats.

K 103 aDVanCeD KeYboaRDInG foRMICRoCoMPUTeRs

3 CreditsPREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERS AND INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERSIn this course a diagnostic approach will be applied tohelp students achieve greater speeds with fewererrors on one and five minute timed writings.

l 101 laW I3 CreditsThe purpose of this course is to give the student anunderstanding of the history and development of ourlegal system and a knowledge of the legal principlesin the areas of contract, negotiable instruments, andagency.

l 102 laW II3 CreditsPREREQUISITE LAW IThis course provides the student insight concerninggovernmental regulations as related to the leasingand transfer or personal and real properly.

l 103 leGal TeRMInoloGY3 CreditsThis course teaches the student the pronunciation,spelling, and meaning of approximately eight hun-dred essential legal terms commonly used in the legalprofession. Areas of law covered include litigation,criminal law, probate, real property, contracts,domestic relations, corporations, etc.

l 106 leGal PRaCTICUM15 CreditsPREREQUISITE: A passing grade in each of the twen-ty-five courses required for the Associate in SpecializedBusiness Degree–Legal Option program as stated onpage 25 of the catalog.In cooperation with a legal office, the student willspend 375 hours gaining practical experience in a legalsetting. This experience is obtained in an attorney’soffice, a courthouse, etc.

lP 101 leGal offICe PRoCeDURes I3 CreditsPREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR MICRO-COMPUTERS AND INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD-ING FOR MICRO-COMPUTERSThe student learns to type such legal forms such asdeeds, wills, articles of agreement, contracts, briefs,ad letters, and other forms used in the legal profes-sion. Organization and operation of a typical lawoffice are also covered.

lP 102 leGal offICe PRoCeDURes II3 CreditsPREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERS, INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERSAND LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES IIn this course, students learn to transcribe legal doc-uments neatly and accurately from audio cassettes.Among the documents covered are correspondence,initiating a lawsuit, answering a lawsuit,discovery/judgement and wills.

lP 103 leGal offICe PRoCeDURes III3 CreditsPREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR MICRO-COMPUTERS, INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDINGFOR MICROCOMPUTERS AND LEGAL OFFICEPROCEDURES I-IIA continuation of Legal Office Procedures II, this course requires students to neatly and proficiently produce from audio cassettes documentssuch as probate procedures; guardianships, conserva-torships, and name changes; and termination of mar-riage, adoption, and paternity.

MD 101 anaToMY anD PHYsIoloGY I3 CreditsThis course traces the organization of the humanbody from the single cell and includes the integumen-tary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, andendocrine systems. The student will build a founda-tion of medical terms to be used throughout all themedical courses.

MD 102 anaToMY anD PHYsIoloGY II3 CreditsPREREQUISITE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY IBeginning where MD 101 ended, this course of studyincludes the blood, heart, circulatory system, immu-nity, lymph system, respiration, digestion, urinaryand reproductive systems. An oral report is requiredat the end of the course.

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MD 103 MeDICal TeRMInoloGY3 CreditsPREREQUISITE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I, CO-REQUISITE ANATOMY ANDPHYSIOLOGY IIThe student will analyze many medical words andestablish a solid base on which to build a large medicalvocabulary. Correct spelling is emphasized, and writ-ten homework reinforces classroom drills.

MD 104 MeDICal offICe PRoCeDURes3 CreditsPREREQUISITE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGYOne half of this course is designed to familiarize themedical secretary with the routine business office skillsand procedures that will be used in the physician’s office and hospitals. Topics includemedicolegal communication, telephone technique,medical records keeping, and introduction to insurance forms. The second half of the course intro-duces MediSoft, a widely used patient accounting soft-ware. Using the computer, students will learn to sched-ule appointments, handle billing, and produce reports.

MD 105 MeDICal ReCoRDs 3 CreditsThis course is designed to introduce the student tomedical record transcription. Using transcribingequipment, the student will transcribe a variety of medical reports while learning format, punctuation, and medical terminology.

MD 106 MeDICal PRaCTICUM15 CreditsPREREQUISITE: A passing grade in each of thetwenty-five courses required for the Associate inSpecialized Business Degree-Medical Option program as stated on page 26 of the catalog.In cooperation with local medical organizations, thestudent will spend 375 hours gaining practical expe-rience in a medical setting. This experience may beobtained in one or more departments of a hospital,such as radiology, or pathology; or at a physician’soffice.

MD 107 MeDICal ReCoRDs II3 CreditsPREREQUISITE MEDICAL RECORDS The basic objective of this course is to familiarize thestudent with an extensive word and phrase base as wellas the more basic reports used in a typical hospital orphysician’s office. The objective is accomplishedthrough use of the transcribing equipment to give stu-dents practical experience transcribing medical reports.The student will focus on accuracy while building tran-scription speed.

MD 108 InsURanCe CoDInG3 CreditsThis course will introduce the student to the statisti-cal classification system of diseases and injuriesknown as ICD-9-CM. Medicare requires the use of these diagnosis codes on insurance forms. Thestudent will learn entry-level coding procedures. Inaddition, the student will learn basic CPT codingtechniques for coding procedures performed by the physician.

s 101 sPeeDWRITInG3 CreditsSpeedwriting offers a fast, easy-to-learn shorthandcombining the alphabet with symbols. Theory isemphasized ; there is no speed requirement.

s 102 DICTaTIon3 CreditsPREREQUISITE SPEEDWRITINGExpanding on the theory learned in speedwriting,dictation applies the practical uses of shorthand intoday’s office. Emphasis is also placed on the reference manual and proofreading.

WP 101 WoRD/InfoRMaTIon PRoCessInG

3 CreditsPREREQUISITE COMPUTER CONCEPTS I-IIThis course introduces students to Microsoft Word, apowerful and highly sophisticated windows-based word processing program widelyused in law firms, medical settings, and businessoffices. Students learn to key, format, edit, store andprint documents.

Ge 101 CoMMUnICaTIon I3 CreditsThis course is an introduction to the traditional col-lege-level essay. While reading and analyzing goodmodel essays by others, students work through alllevels of essay writing: development of a thesis;advancing and supporting the thesis; organizing andconnecting the specific evidence; generating intro-ductions, conclusions, and titles; and revising basedupon unity, support, coherence, and effective sen-tence structure.

Ge 102 CoMMUnICaTIon II3 CreditsPREREQUISITE COMMUNICATION IIn this course students read and analyze professionalmodel essays while composing college-level essaysgrouped according to pattern: description, narration,examples, process, cause and effect, comparison andcontrast, definition, division and classification, andargumentation. Students also write a summary and areport.

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Ge 103 PUblIC sPeaKInG3 CreditsThis course provides the student with the skills nec-essary to achieve clarity and confidence in publicspeaking. Principles of speech communication areintroduced. The student will be taught to select top-ics, devise a main theme, collect data, and organizesupport material in outline format. Techniques inanalyzing listeners, effectively communicating ideas,and projecting self-confidence will be covered.

Ge 104 MaTHeMaTICs3 CreditsThis course is designed to offer students the opportu-nity to expand their mathematical knowledge into theareas of descriptive statistics, geometry, algebra, andequation solving. It is intended to provide a thoroughunderstanding of mathematical concepts and princi-ples necessary for success in many occupations aswell as daily living.

Ge 105 HUMan RelaTIons3 CreditsHuman Relations is a study of the social sciencesinvolving the development and interaction of individ-uals on a daily basis. Students will research, writereports, and discuss topics which prepare the studentfor life experiences. Topics addressed include diver-sity and global issues, ethics and social responsibili-ty, creative problem solving, why people act the waythey do, and the barriers that impede communicationbetween people.

Ge 106 GeoGRaPHY of PennsYlVanIa3 CreditsThis course provides an analysis of the regional pat-terns of Pennsylvania. Topics include: topography,climate, water resources, mineral resources, and thehistorical development of economic regions withinthe state.

Courses related to the Medical Option online deliv-ery in lieu of MD 106 Practicum:

MD 215 ICD-9-CM Coding3 CreditsThis course provides the student with a basic under-standing of coding and classification systems in orderto assign valid diagnostic procedural codes.

MD 218 Introduction to CPT4 Coding3 CreditsThis course provides the student with a basic under-standing of CPT/HCPCS coding in health care.

MD 220 Healthcare Career Development3 CreditsThis course covers concepts and informationrequired for the medical insurance biller and coder todevelop the skills and attributes necessary for a suc-cessful career as a medical office professional.

MD 222 Clinical Medical Procedures3 CreditsThis course covers skills and knowledge required forthe medical assistant to identify and practice clinicalmedical assistant duties in the medical office. Topicsinclude, but are not limited to; assisting with minorsurgery, physical and medical specialty exams; clini-cal laboratory testing procedures; radiology; electro-cardiology and pulmonary function testing; physicaltherapy and rehabilitation.

MD 224 Principles of Management3 CreditsThis class introduces the students to principles of sci-entific office management and the responsibilities ofmanagement for healthcare services, layout, spaceutilization, furniture and equipment, machines andappliances, branch office management, unions, per-sonnel problems, training for workers, costs, andmethods of procedure.

explanation of Course numbering system

AC Accounting

BA Business Administration

C Computer Concepts

EC Electronic Calculators

EP Executive Office Procedures

GE General Education

K Keyboarding

L Law

LP Legal Office Procedures

M Math

MD Medical

S Speedwriting

WP Word/Information Processing

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2010sUMMeR QUaRTeRRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 14, 2010Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 14, 2010July 4th Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 5, 2010Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 26, 2010

fall QUaRTeRRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 7, 2010Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 7, 2010Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 24, 2010

WInTeR QUaRTeRRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 30, 2010Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 30, 2010Christmas Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 20 - January 2, 2011Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 3, 2011

2011sPRInG QUaRTeRRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 7, 2011Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 7, 2011Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 18 - April 24, 2011Easter Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 25, 2011Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 30, 2011Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 2, 2011

sUMMeR QUaRTeRRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 13, 2011Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 13, 2011July 4th Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 4, 2011Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 25, 2011

fall QUaRTeRRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 6, 2011Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 6, 2011Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 23, 2011

WInTeR QUaRTeRRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 29, 2011Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 29, 2011Christmas Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 19 - January 1, 2012Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 1, 2012

sPRInG QUaRTeRRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 5, 2012Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 5, 2012Easter Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 9, 2012Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 23 - 29, 2012Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 28, 2012Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 31, 2012

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