university of indianapolis school for adult learning info session 12.9.14 final
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• Welcome • History of the School for
Adult Learning and our Programs
• Becoming and Succeeding as a SAL Student and Beyond
• Next Steps and Questions
School for Adult Learning
Maggie Stevens, Ed.DDirector of Program Development and
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Programs
• Bachelor Degree Programs• Community Leadership and Engagement (2015)• Digital Media Management• Emergency and Disaster Management• Health Care Consumer Advocacy• Liberal Studies• Organizational Leadership
Judy Apple Van-Alstine, Ed.DDean, School for Adult Learning
Learn more about our degrees here: uindy.edu/school-for-adult-learning/sal-apd
Undergraduate Programs
• Associate Degrees• Emergency and Disaster Management • Life Sciences• Business Administration (extended program only)
• Certificates• Aging Studies• Emergency and Disaster Management
Judy Apple Van-Alstine, Ed.DDean, School for Adult Learning
Learn more about our degrees here: uindy.edu/school-for-adult-learning/sal-apd
Admission Checklist• Completed University of Indianapolis Accelerated or
Extended Admission Application
• $20 Application Fee (waived for attending session today)
• Official high school or GED transcript*
• Official college transcript(s) from all colleges you have attended*
*Electronic transcripts may be sent to [email protected]. Paper transcripts may be delivered in person or mailed, but must be submitted in a sealed envelope.
Chelsea Ward, MSEdAdvisorApply now: http://www.uindy.edu/school-for-adult-learning/sal-
apply-now
Succeeding as a SAL Student
• One advisor from application to graduation
• Return to Learning
Chelsea Ward, MSEdAdvisor
Succeeding as a SAL Student
• Other Ways to Earn Credit
– Transfer Credit
– Military Experience
– Testing (CLEP/DSST)
– Prior Learning Assessment
Kathy Hancher, MTSAdvisor
Transfer Credit Assessment
*Electronic transcripts may be sent to [email protected]. Paper transcripts may be delivered in person or mailed, but must be submitted in a sealed envelope.
Other Ways to Transfer Credit
• Military Experience
– https://jst.doded.mil/smart/signIn.do
• American Council on Education (ACE) evaluated corporate certification.
– acenet.edu
*Electronic transcripts may be sent to [email protected]. Paper transcripts may be delivered in person or mailed, but must be submitted in a sealed
envelope.
Testing for Credit
• We are a national testing center for both CLEP and DSST proficiency exams.
• DSST Information– getcollegecredit.com/test_takers/
• CLEP Information– clep.collegeboard.org/
• For additional information about testing and to schedule a test– salstudent.uindy.edu/testing.php
Prior Learning Assessments
• Demonstrate what you know, how you learned it and how you put it into practice to earn credit toward your degree.
• Students take an instructional course to guide you through the process.
• During the class you will develop your first portfolio and submit it for assessment.
http://www.uindy.edu/school-for-adult-learning/sal-prior-learning-assessment
Succeeding as a SAL Student
Students who use these options are 4X more likely to graduate than those who do not.
Save time!
Save money!
Three Simple Steps for Financial Aid
1. File the FAFSA
fafsa.gov
2. Complete the University Financial Aid application https://uapp.uindy.edu
3. Contact the Office of Financial Aid
317-788-3217 or [email protected]
Lezza Harman-LinebackFinancial Aid Adult Client Services Specialist
Career Counseling• Career assessment tools
• Individualized Career counseling
• Resume and cover letter critiques
• Interviewing assistance
• Job search strategies
• Internship Opportunities
• Graduate/professional school Information
• Job announcements
• Job board
• Workshops
• Professional Referrals to employment agencies & resources
• Career exploration tools
• Personal resources Information
Robbin Sally, MSGraduate Advisor and Career
Next Steps and Questions
• Schedule a meeting with an advisor– Chelsea Ward (Last Name A-L)
• 317-781-5762• [email protected]
– Kathy Hancher (LastName M-Z)• 317-788-2107• [email protected]
• Questions about Financial Aid– Lezza Harman-Lineback
• 317-788-3594• [email protected]