Chapter 4
NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS AT Clayton State University
ACADEMIC ADVISING AND CHOOSING A MAJOR
STUDY ABROAD AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS AT Clayton State University
In January
1998, through the Information Technology Project (ITP), Clayton State University became one of the first public universities in the nation to
require all of its students to have
and use notebook computers. This
innovative and exciting approach to learning has been dubbed “ubiquitous mobile
computing.” Electronic communication
between faculty and students and among students has become the normal way of
doing business at Clayton State University. Over the past
three years, ITP has developed into an unqualified success in its most
important measure -- the improvement of the learning and teaching process. Indeed, a recent survey of students and
faculty found that more than three-quarters of them believed that ITP had
enhanced learning at Clayton State.
Clayton State is proud that ITP has won wide recognition, including a
“Pioneer Award” from the national Conference on Ubiquitous Computing.
In the initial years of ITP, the University charged
students a $300 per semester technology fee and then issued University-owned
computers to students along with a standard software load and Internet service
provider (ISP). While that approach was
appropriate for a pilot program nearly four years ago, circumstances have
changed. Since 1998 prices on computers
and ISP services have fallen considerably, and the typical incoming student has
become more computer savvy. In response
to these changes, the University has modified its approach to insuring
ubiquitous computing. The new program
is called ITP Choice. Under ITP Choice
the technology fee will be reduced to $38 per semester to cover basic
infrastructure and services, and the student will be personally responsible for
insuring that he or she has ready access to an appropriate notebook
computer. The details of the policy
follow:
Notebook
Computer Policy
The basic Clayton State University notebook
computer policy is listed here. For
hardware and software specifications and additional details, go to the
University's ITP Choice website (www.clayton.edu
and click ITP-Choice).
1. Computer
Access. Each
Clayton State University student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a
notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software
requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement
attesting to such access.
·
A
student has a variety of options for “access.” Student ownership of an appropriate computer will be the most
common approach, but students may also lease, rent, or share a notebook
computer that meets minimum requirements as long as the student has regular,
unrestricted access to the machine.
·
For
students who choose ownership, a list of vendors of notebook computers is
provided to all students on the University's ITP Choice website. Note the "Preferred" vendor status
next to some of the vendors' names.
Vendors are given preferred status only after training and authorizing
the Clayton State University help desk (the HUB) to perform in-warranty repairs on notebook
computers purchased by Clayton State University students.
Use of a Clayton State University preferred vendor is not required.
·
During
academic year 2001-2002, Clayton State University plans to have a limited number of computers
available to rent to students. Priority
for this rental program will be given to students with demonstrated financial
need and to those scheduled to graduate with a degree during this academic
year.
2. Standard
Software. The notebook computer that the student has ready
access to must include the Clayton State University standard software load (MS Office 2000
Professional) plus additional software needed for the student’s major program.
·
Clayton State University
will make the standard software load available to students as part of the
$38.00 technology fee. It will be the
student’s responsibility to contact the help desk (the HUB) to obtain the
software.
·
Additional
software necessary for specific courses and/or programs will be available for
purchase from the Clayton State University Campus Store and/or other vendors.
3. Internet
Access. Each
Clayton State University student is required to have ready access to e-mail and the Internet (World
Wide Web).
·
Each
student will be responsible for making his or her own arrangement with an
Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as AOL, Juno, Bell South, or Yahoo. No specific ISP is considered preferred by
Clayton State University although students are cautioned to pay careful attention to the ISP’s
reputation for reliability and customer service.
·
Clayton State University
will provide each student with an e-mail address through the Clayton State University electronic
post office. The student will be
responsible for monitoring this address on a regular basis for official
communications from Clayton State University faculty and administrators.
4. Computer Skills. Students will be responsible for having or obtaining basic computer skills including e-mail, Web surfing, and word processing. Higher level skills will be expected for many courses.
·
Clayton State University
will make training opportunities in basic computer skills available to students
for no additional cost.
·
Through
a variety of means including free workshops, fee-based workshops, for-credit
computer courses, and modules in courses. Clayton State University will make training opportunities
available in the computer skills necessary for the student’s chosen program.
·
Clayton State University
will provide a computer help desk (the HUB).
The HUB will assist students with software problems. The HUB will assist with hardware problems
only if the machines are under warranty and the HUB is certified by the vendor
to service those machines.
ACADEMIC ADVISING AND CHOOSING A MAJOR
(Program of Study)
Academic Advisement
Academic advisors, usually
faculty members in the program, are available for each of the programs of study
offered by the University. Advisement is optional or required depending on
major and/or stage of program. In
addition, students who have not selected a program of study will be assisted in
the Office of Counseling & Career Services. Faculty advisors maintain
regular office hours during the academic term to encourage student conferences
whenever questions arise or further information is needed. Students are strongly urged to see their
advisors well in advance of registration for classes. Although academic advisement is available at Clayton State University, each student is
responsible for knowing and for fulfilling the curriculum requirements of a program of study and the graduation
requirements of the University as explained in this catalog, the semester
Schedule of Classes, and in any supplements to this catalog.
Declaring and Changing Majors (Programs of Study)
Students should declare their
major programs of study as soon as possible since the choice of major may
affect recommended or required course choices in the Core Curriculum as well as
in the major field itself. Major
declarations must be filed with the Registrar by paper form or by on-line
process. Majors are listed in the
chapters for each school of the University.
A student must submit a Change of Major form (available on-line or in
paper form) to the Office of the Registrar as soon as possible after deciding
to make a change. Making the change
quickly will help the student to be advised properly and will also prevent
delays in the registration process.
Undecided Students
Students who are undecided
about their programs of study should follow the general guidelines for Areas
A-E of the Core Curriculum until they have selected a program of study. Please note that choices in Areas A, B, and
D and recommendations in Areas C and E may be influenced by choice of
major. Special assistance is available
to undecided students in the Office of Counseling & Career Services. The
office offers academic planning information, referrals to appropriate
departments on campus, assistance with time management and study skills, and
intervention strategies for students experiencing academic difficulty.
REGISTERING FOR COURSES
Schedule of Classes
A Schedule of Classes is
published in paper form and on the University's website each semester (www.clayton.edu).
Instructions on how to register are included in this schedule. Registration is accomplished on-line using
the Clayton State University system known as the DUCK (Digital University Campus Kiosk). Students are responsible for all information
published in the Schedule of Classes.
Policy and program changes that occur during the academic year are
announced in the semester Schedule of Classes. The University also publishes
tentative advance schedules to assist students in their planning for future
terms. Every effort is made to
implement the current and future schedules as published, but circumstances such
as staffing, funding, enrollment, and program changes may result in some
changes.
Prerequisites and Co-requisites
Many courses are listed as
having prerequisites, co-requisites, or absolute co-requisites. See the Course Descriptions chapter of this
catalog for definitions and specific listings. In exceptional circumstances, a
dean or associate dean may grant a waiver of a prerequisite or co-requisite. Faculty members are not
permitted to waive prerequisites or co-requisites on their own. In most cases, the University's computer
system (the DUCK) is programmed to block a student's registration for a course
if he or she has not satisfied the prerequisite or co-requisite
requirements. However, this computer
blocking is not perfect, and students are personally responsible for complying
with the prerequisites or co-requisites for a course even if they are not
electronically blocked from registration.
Students who register for courses for which they do not qualify are
subject to removal from the course and are responsible for any problems that
may result, including the loss of course credit and fees.
Drop/Add and Changing
Schedules
Each semester the Schedule of
Classes specifies a date as the last day to register for classes or to change
schedules through the drop/add process.
After this date, the student’s class schedule becomes official and can
be changed only by official withdrawal (see below). See the Financial
Information chapter for refund policies.
Course Overload
Students may schedule up to
18 hours per semester (15 in the Summer) without special permission. A student who wishes to accelerate his or
her study by taking more than 18 hours in a semester (or 15 in the Summer) must
have a written overload request approved by the dean or associate dean of the
school of the major. In general, a
student must have been at Clayton State University for at least
two semesters and have achieved an overall B
average before an overload will be approved although the dean/associate dean
may make exceptions in special circumstances.
Cross-Registration in the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education (ARCHE)
The Atlanta Regional
Consortium for Higher Education (ARCHE) is a group of colleges and universities
in metropolitan Atlanta. Clayton State students may take courses from member
institutions on a cross‑registration basis. Cross‑registration
courses are considered transfer credit.
It is usually more advantageous to the student to take a course by
cross-registration than by transient status because cross-registration fees are
paid to Clayton State rather than to the institution offering the course. (The Integrative Studies program has special
provisions for cross-registration; see the Arts & Sciences chapter of this
catalog.) For more information and
regulations about how to cross register, contact the Registrar’s Office in the
Student Center Building, 770-961-3504.
Auditing Courses
Students may choose to take
courses on an audit basis. Courses that
are audited are assigned a grade symbol of V,
and no credit toward graduation is awarded.
To audit courses, students indicate their intention at the time of
registration. Requests to change to
audit status will not be accepted after the drop/add period. All regular fees apply to audited courses. Courses taken on an audit basis will not be
used for certification for financial aid, Social Security, or Veterans’ Administration benefits.
Students may not receive credit for courses in which they were
registered as auditors unless they repeat the course for credit.
"On-Line" Courses
Many courses at Clayton State University are offered "on-line" as well as on
campus. In on-line courses the majority
of the instruction is delivered by on-line computer connection via the Internet
(World Wide Web). The Internet may be
supplemented by television, video conferencing, or other distance learning
methods. Use of this technology allows
the University to offer learning experiences that are more convenient for many
students. Courses offered via distance learning are identified in the
Schedule of Classes each semester.
Additional fees will accompany on-line courses with video components.
Nature
of On-line Courses
On-line courses are often
attractive for students who cannot conveniently attend on-campus courses.
Students can take all of their courses on-line for a given semester, or they can
mix on-line and on-campus sections. It is important to keep in mind, however,
that even though on-line courses offer schedule flexibility, the total time
commitment and academic expectation for an on-line course is the same as it is
for a traditional on-campus class. Although
routine classroom attendance is not required for distance learning courses,
some physical presence is required on campus or at an approved site for
orientation, testing, and, in some cases, "hands-on" experiences
(labs, clinicals, observations, etc.) In addition, some distance learning
courses may have additional optional or required on-campus sessions for
discussion and/or review. For details, please consult the notes in the official
Schedule of Classes each semester and the on-line syllabus for each course.
Registration for On-line Courses
To take an on-line course,
students must be admitted to the University and be eligible to register for
credit courses, including having met all prerequisites and/or co-requisites. Students
may register for on-line courses through the University’s on-line registration
process, which is called the DUCK.
Details about registration are published each semester in printed and
on-line versions (www.clayton.edu). Students
should not register for on-line courses unless they are already thoroughly
competent at sending and receiving e-mail, navigating the Internet, and using
Windows-based programs. No class time
will be spent on basic computer instruction.
Also, students should be aware that taking on-line classes requires
excellent time management skills and good self-discipline.
Course
Materials
Printed texts, special
software, or other supporting material needed for on-line courses can be
obtained in person or from the Campus Store or online at www.Clayton State Universityestore.com.
Many research resources are available on-line through GALILEO, but some
projects may require on-site library work at Clayton State University or elsewhere.
On-line
Courses with Video Components
Some on-line courses include
some instruction provided via television or video tapes and are called
"on-line courses with video components." Some of the content for
these courses is broadcast over satellite in cooperation with GPTV. If students
do not have access, they can still take these courses by obtaining the
videotapes from the Clayton State University library circulation desk and playing them at their
convenience. There is an additional
$20.00 per course fee for on-line telecourses to cover Clayton State University’s costs for
broadcast and distribution rights.
Important Information about Getting Started in an On-line Course
When students register for an
on-line course, they MUST contact the instructor by
e-mail to confirm that they are registered and to make sure that they have
established electronic communication. In some cases students will receive a
communication from the instructor, and their response to that message can
constitute their initial contact. However, even if students do not receive a
message from the instructor, it is their responsibility to contact the
instructor BEFORE any scheduled
orientation session. (If there is no orientation session, students must contact
the instructor before the end of the first week of the semester.)
Most on-line courses have a mandatory orientation session. Students must attend any such session in person unless they have made
advance
arrangements with the instructor.
If students do not contact
the instructor and meet all orientation requirements during the first week of
the semester, they must withdraw from the on-line course or receive an F.
The instructor’s e-mail
address and information about orientation sessions are usually included with
the appropriate course listing in the Clayton State University Schedule of Classes or on the Distance
Learning Website. If students have difficulty contacting their instructor by
e-mail, they should call the school that offers the course (Arts &
Sciences, 770-961-3420; Business, 770-961-3410; Health Sciences, 770-961-3484;
Technology, 770-361-3415; New College, 770-960-4200).
On-site Attendance Requirements
All of Clayton State University's "on-line"
courses require physical attendance for orientation and examinations unless a
special exception has been established.
In addition, as mentioned above, some courses that are delivered
substantially on-line also require attendance at Clayton State University (or other sites) for the
purposes of review, discussion, laboratories, practica, or other activities
that necessitate direct "hands-on" or "face-to-face"
experiences. Please note the explanations with each course in the Schedule of
Classes and pay careful attention to information in course syllabi.
Important Note:
If an on-site meeting of an
on-line course conflicts with the time of another course, it is the student’s
responsibility to notify both instructors well in advance so that arrangements
can be made to accommodate the conflict.
Courses marked by the in
the Course Descriptions chapter of this catalog are offered as on-line courses.
(Subject to change.)
WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES
After the end of the late registration and drop/add
period, a student may withdraw from a course (or all courses) only by
processing an Official Withdrawal Form.
Forms can be obtained in person or on-line from the Office of the
Registrar (Student Center Building, 770-960-5110.) See the Financial Information chapter for refund policies.
No Automatic
Withdrawal: Students must not assume that they will be
automatically withdrawn if they quit attending a course. Any student who is
registered for a class and quits attending, or who never attends, will be
assigned a grade of F unless an official withdrawal form is
processed. It is the student’s own
responsibility to initiate the withdrawal process, complete the withdrawal
form, and make sure that the form is turned in to the Registrar. Students should pay careful attention to the
information below regarding the time of withdrawal.
Returning
University-Owned Equipment: A student who withdraws from
all classes for a term is no longer considered an enrolled student. The individual must immediately return any
University-owned equipment that may have been issued to the student. The withdrawal process is not complete until
all equipment has been properly returned.
Withdrawal
before Midterm: A student who completes the official
withdrawal process prior to the published midterm date for the term of
enrollment will be assigned a grade of W
(withdrew) regardless of the reason for withdrawal or how the student is
performing in the class. A grade of W does not figure in GPA, but it may
have implications for continued financial aid eligibility. (Consult the
Financial Aid Office.)
Withdrawal
after Midterm:
As noted above, prior to midterm a student may withdraw for any reason
whatsoever and receive a grade of W. However, withdrawal after midterm is subject
to academic penalty (accountability) as follows: A student who completes the withdrawal process after the published
midterm date for the term of enrollment will be automatically assigned a grade
of WF (withdrew failing) unless a
hardship exception is granted. (See below for hardship request
procedure.) A WF counts in GPA just like a grade of F.
Hardship
Withdrawal Policies: A student desiring to be considered for a hardship withdrawal must
complete the official withdrawal process and
submit a Hardship Withdrawal Request Form to the dean of the school of the
student’s major. The Hardship Request form may be obtained from the Registrar
on-line (www.clayton.edu) or in person
(STC-216). Call 770-960-5110 to obtain
a form if in person or on-line is not feasible.
To be eligible for hardship withdrawal, a student
must have met ALL of the following conditions:
1. experienced an emergency or other hardship that makes continuation in the course or courses ill-advised,
2. been passing the course at the time that the emergency or other hardship arose,
3.
acted
responsibly by notifying his or her instructors or other University officials
about the hardship situation as soon as possible after it arose, and
4.
filed
the hardship request with the appropriate dean as soon as it is feasible to do
so. Hardship requests that are not
filed in a timely manner are subject to denial even if the student was passing
and the hardship was legitimate.
Hardship
withdrawal does not involve special consideration for refunds. Any refund due will be granted in accordance
with the refund regulations and schedule printed in the semester Schedule of
Classes booklet. For purposes of this
policy, “passing” is defined to include not only recorded grades but also
satisfactory progress toward course assignments (papers, reports, projects,
etc.) that have not yet actually been graded at the time the hardship
arises. The dean’s office will contact
the appropriate faculty member(s) to determine the student’s status. “Hardship” refers to an unexpected event or circumstance beyond the
student’s control that directly interferes with the student’s ability to
continue to make satisfactory progress in class(es). This generally includes, but is not necessarily limited to,
serious illness or accident of the student or a close relative that requires
the student’s extended attention, unavoidable and unexpected job change or
change of job assignment that conflicts with class, or significant disruption
of family life that prevents regular class progress. The following sorts of cases do not constitute “hardship”:
getting behind in class due to taking on more than one can handle; doing poorly
in class due to inadequate background, difficult material, or poor time
management; taking extensive time away from class for a personal situation that
could have been expeditiously handled with a minimum of class
interference. The dean may request
documentation of the hardship. A
student should contact the dean of the school of his or her major or the
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (770-961-3538) for questions
about hardship withdrawal.
Withdrawal From Learning Support Courses
All of the regulations listed
above for withdrawing from any course also apply to Learning Support
courses. In addition, regulations
provide that a student required to
take Learning Support courses may not withdraw from a Learning Support course and remain in any course numbered
1000 or higher.
GRADING SYSTEM
Every course listed on a
student’s official semester schedule will be listed on the student’s permanent
record with some grade designation or symbol,
even though the student may not complete the semester‘s work.
The following grades are calculated into grade point average
(GPA):
Numerical
Grade Symbol Equivalent
A excellent 4.00
B good
3.00
C satisfactory 2.00
D minimum passing*
1.00
F failure 0.00
U unsatisfactory 0.00
WF withdrew,
failing** 0.00
*In many cases, D grades will not count toward
graduation; see the specific program for details.
**See the heading above for
details on withdrawal policy.
The following grade symbols show on the transcript but are not
included in the determination of the grade point average:
S —
Satisfactory. Indicates satisfactory completion of a course graded on a
“satisfactory/unsatisfactory” basis. Use of S/U
grading is limited to certain laboratory, clinical, activity, and field‑based
courses. Hours earned with a grade of S
may count toward graduation, but they do not affect grade point average.
I —
Incomplete. Indicates
that a student was doing satisfactory work, but due to non academic
reasons beyond the student’s control, the student was unable to meet the full
requirements of the course. The I is appropriate only when the
unfinished requirements can be clearly delineated and constitute a relatively
small part of the course; otherwise withdrawal is appropriate. It is the
responsibility of the student to initiate the request for an I by contacting the relevant
instructor, department head, associate dean, or dean in a timely manner before
the end of the term or session. The assignment of an I requires the written approval of the dean or associate dean of
the school. To remove an I and convert it to a grade, the student
must contact the instructor (or department head or associate dean or dean if
the instructor is unavailable) in a timely manner and arrange to complete the
course requirements. (An individual who has an I pending but is not otherwise enrolled may not retain possession
of University-owned equipment, and the individual has access to campus
facilities and services only to the extent necessary to complete course
requirements.) A grade of I that is not
converted to another grade during the next semester of attendance or within one calendar year (whichever comes first) will
automatically be changed to the grade F.
W
— Withdrew. Indicates that a student withdrew before midterm or withdrew
after midterm but with hardship approval.
(See the heading above for details on withdrawal policy.)
V —
Audit.
Indicates that a student audited a course. Students may not change from audit to credit status or vice
versa.
K —
Credit by Examination/Experience. Indicates
that the student was given credit for the course via
a credit by examination or experience program (CLEP,
AP, or other proficiency exam).
IP—
In Progress. This applies only to Learning Support courses. The
student is required to repeat the course. A grade of IP counts as
an attempt for purposes of Learning Support suspensioin.
NR—
Not Reported.
This symbol indicates a grade
was not reported to the Office of the Registrar.
Grade Point Average
(GPA)
The scholastic standing of a
student is expressed in terms of GPA, which is calculated by dividing the total
number of quality points earned by the total number of semester credit hours
attempted in courses numbered 1000 or higher at Clayton State University. Following is an example:
Semester Grade
Credit (numerical Quality
Course Hours equivalent) Points
ENGL 1102 3 B (3)
09
MATH 1231 3 C (2)
06
PSYC 1101 3 A (4)
12
SCI 1111/L 4 C (2) 08
HIST
2110 3 D (1) 03
____ ____
16 38
38 ÷ 16 = Grade Point Average of 2.38
Clayton State University normally calculates two
types of overall grade point average:
Regents’ and Institutional
Standing.
1. Regents’ Grade Point Average
The
Regents’ Grade Point Average (sometimes called cumulative GPA) is the average
of the grades in all courses (numbered 1000 or higher)* attempted at Clayton State University.
Regents’ GPA is used to determine whether a student is eligible for
academic honors.
2. Institutional Grade Point Average
The
Institutional Grade Point Average is the average of the grades in the most recent attempts of all courses
(numbered 1000 or higher)* attempted at Clayton State University. Institutional GPA is used
to determine the following:
a. academic standing status (good standing,
warning, probation, and suspension); and
b. eligibility for graduation.
NOTE: Learning Support grades, earlier attempted
grades, and transfer grades may be considered in GPA for such purposes as
evaluation for program admission or consideration for academic awards and
scholarships.
* Grades in Learning Support courses are not calculated
in any GPA. Grades in transfer courses
are not calculated in Regents’ or Institutional GPA.
Repeating Courses
A student may repeat any
course* regardless of the previous grade.
However, only the most recent attempt counts toward graduation and in
the Institutional GPA even if the most
recent grade is lower. The grades
for all courses will remain on the student’s permanent record. Some specific programs may have limitations
on course repeats, and students are subject to the admission and retention
policies of such programs. Students
should consult the appropriate chapter of this catalog and/or program
materials.
* Semester courses that are directly equivalent to quarter courses will be considered repeats. Similar courses that are substituted but not directly equivalent are not considered repeats. Some courses (Selected Topics, Independent Study, Internship) provide for repeats for credit. In such cases all grades count in GPA.
Grade and Academic Appeals
Students wishing to file an appeal of a grade or other academic
action must first attempt to work out the matter informally with the
appropriate instructor. If that is not
satisfactory or if the instructor cannot be contacted, the appealing student
must contact the relevant department head or associate dean. The appeal must be initiated as soon as possible.
The appellant must put his or her case in writing and supply documentation
unless the matter is resolved informally before an official appeal is
filed. Written appeals should be
directed to the relevant department head or associate dean with copy to the
dean. The department head/associate
dean in consultation with the dean will provide the appellant with a written
answer. Students may appeal the
school/department level response by submitting a written statement to the Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
Appeals initiated more than one semester following the time
that the dispute arose will not normally be considered. (This “statute of limitations” will not be
extended unless there is clear and convincing evidence that it would not have
been reasonable to expect the student to have raised the appeal in a more
timely manner.)
Full details about the appeal process are contained in the Student Handbook, which can be obtained
from the Office of the Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services or
via the University homepage. Students
with questions about the academic appeal process should contact the Associate
Vice President for Academic Affairs (770-961-3538).
Academic Renewal
In most cases, the Clayton State University
institutional GPA will serve the needs of a student whose academic performance
was weak in previous years. However, another option is available to students
through the Academic Renewal Policy of the University System of Georgia. This
policy allows degree seeking students who have experienced academic
difficulty to make a fresh start after an absence of five calendar years from any and all colleges or universities to
have one final opportunity to earn an
associate or baccalaureate degree. Former Developmental Studies/Learning
Support students may apply for Academic Renewal only if they successfully
completed all Learning Support requirements
before the commencement of the five‑year period of absence. University System policy is as follows:
1. All previously attempted coursework
continues to be recorded on the student’s official transcript. A cumulative
grade point average including all courses taken and an Academic Renewal
Cumulative Grade Point Average must be shown on each Academic Renewal student’s
permanent record.
a. An Academic Renewal Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) begins when the student resumes taking coursework following the
five‑year period of absence once approval for Academic Renewal has been
granted. The institution will place a statement on the student’s transcript
indicating the Academic Renewal status and the beginning of a separate Academic
Renewal CGPA.
b. The Academic Renewal CGPA will be used for
determining academic standing and eligibility for graduation.
c. Academic credit for previously completed
coursework–including transfer coursework–will be retained only for courses in
which A, B, C, or S grades have been earned. Retained
grades are not calculated in the
Academic Renewal CGPA.
d. To earn a degree, a student must meet the
institution’s residency requirement.
2. A student can be granted Academic Renewal
status only once.
3. Any scholastic suspensions
that occurred in the past shall remain recorded on the student’s permanent
record.
4. If a student does not request Academic
Renewal status at the time of re-enrollment after a five-year or greater
period of absence from any college or university, the student may do so within
two academic semesters of re-enrollment or within one calendar year,
whichever comes first. The Academic Renewal CGPA begins with the first term
following re-enrollment.
5. Reentry into any specific degree program is
not automatic.
6. The granting of Academic Renewal does not
supersede financial aid policies regarding satisfactory Academic Progress.
7. The granting of Academic Renewal may
supersede the admissions requirements of certain programs (e.g., teacher
education, nursing), which require a specific minimum grade point average based
upon all coursework. This decision will reside at the institutional level.
8. Any currently enrolled student who was not
enrolled at a college or university for a period of five calendar years may
apply for an Academic Renewal CGPA. The
Academic Renewal CGPA for currently enrolled students begins with the first
time following re-enrollment after the five year period of absence
from any college or university.
9. United States and Georgia history and
constitution requirements met prior to the granting of Academic Renewal will
remain on the student’s permanent record even though the courses may not count
in the Academic Renewal CGPA.
a. Hours earned prior to Academic Renewal will
count toward Regent's Test, College Preparatory Curriculum, and/or other Board
of Regents policy requirements that state a specified number of hours earned.
b. Academic Honors are calculated on the
cumulative GPA, not the Academic
Renewal CGPA.
Procedure: Students who wish to seek Academic Renewal must submit a completed Academic Renewal Application form to the Office of the Registrar at least six weeks prior to the semester in which the student intends to begin taking classes under the Academic Renewal Policy. Contact the Office of the Registrar for additional information.
LEARNING SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
Who is Subject to Learning Support Requirements? As indicated in
Chapter Two (Admissions Information), students in the limited and
non-traditional admission categories must take the entry placement examination
(COMPASS) to determine if they will be required to take Learning Support
courses, i.e. any course numbered below 1000.
Students who score high enough on the placement examination will be
exempted from some or all Learning Support courses; students whose scores
indicate the need for remediation will be required to take the appropriate
courses. Any combination of the
following may be required: READ 0099; ENGL 0099, MATH 0096/0097, MATH 0099, and
CSOR 0099. Once it is determined that a
student is required to take Learning
Support courses, the regulations in this section apply:
Note: These regulations do not apply
to students who volunteer to take
Learning Support courses except that the volunteer is limited in the number of
attempts allowed in a given course and/or content area.
Learning Support Advisement. All students required
to take any Learning Support course must be advised each term by advisors in
the Department of Learning Support. The
advisement requirement is in effect until the student exits all Learning
Support courses.*
* Learning Support students in certificate programs (excluding
C.I.T.) may be advised by School of Technology faculty in conjunction with
Learning Support.
Learning Support Regulations. The Department of Learning Support offers college
preparatory instruction in certain critical basic skills areas–written and oral
communications, mathematics, and reading–as well as personal development and
study skills. (See the Learning Support courses in the Course Descriptions
chapter of this catalog.) Learning Support courses are not applicable to any degree programs offered by the University;
however, they do constitute prerequisites that Learning Support students must
satisfy before they are fully accepted into degree or certificate programs.
Students required to take Learning Support courses are subject
to the following regulations:
1. Students who are required to take Learning Support courses must
do so during their first semester of enrollment and continue taking them for
each subsequent semester of enrollment until all requirements have been
completed (exited).
2. Students who are required to take Learning
Support courses must take CSOR 0098, College Skills Orientation, in the first
semester of enrollment. (Students whose
only Learning Support requirement is
in mathematics may petition the Learning Support Department Head for exemption
from CSOR 0098.)
3. Students who successfully complete (exit) all Learning Support
requirements can schedule graduation‑applicable courses during the next
semester of enrollment. Some students may be allowed to schedule some
graduation applicable courses while also taking Learning Support courses.
4. Students who are required to take READ 0099 must exit the
reading area before they enroll in any courses in the Core Curriculum (Areas
A-F). Students who are required to take
Learning Support math and/or English are restricted from many Core Curriculum
courses.
5. Students who are required to take Learning Support courses must
complete all required Learning Support content areas (English, mathematics,
reading) before they earn 20 semester hours of graduation applicable
credit. Students who have not done so by that point may enroll only in Learning
Support courses until all content area requirements are complete.
6. Students required to take Learning Support courses may not drop
or withdraw from Learning Support courses and remain in any course numbered
1000 or higher.
7. After students have passed all
other requirements for their required Learning Support courses, they must then
pass the exit examinations (currently COMPASS) for the required content
areas. In other words, a student is not
allowed to take the exit examination unless he or she has satisfactorily
completed all course work up to that point.
A student who does not pass an exit examination in a content area must
repeat the course regardless of the grade earned in other course requirements.
Learning Support Suspension. Students
who are required to take Learning Support courses have a limited number of
attempts to pass and complete courses in content areas. An “attempt” is any course enrollment that results
in a grade other than W or V.
(For purposes of this policy an IP
is considered an attempt.)
Mathematics: Students are allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the MATH 0096–MATH 0097–MATH 0099 sequence subject to the following conditions:
-- Students who begin in MATH 0097 or MATH 0096 and do not exit this level in two attempts will be suspended from the University and not allowed to attempt MATH 0097 again or take MATH 0099. (Note: MATH 0096 includes all material from MATH 0097 but begins at a more basic level.) Suspension is for three years.
-- Students who begin in MATH 0099 and do not pass the course in two attempts will not be allowed a third attempt and will be suspended for three years unless an appeal for a third attempt is granted. Appeals for a third attempt must be directed to the Head of the Department of Learning Support. Appeals are only approved when there is compelling evidence of a high likelihood of success in the third attempt.
English, Reading, and College Skills: Students are allowed a maximum of three
attempts in each of the following courses: ENGL 0099, READ 0099, and CSOR
0098. Students who do not pass any
course in three will be suspended from the University for three years.
Period of Suspension:
Suspended
students are dismissed from the University for a minimum of three years. (In extraordinary cases in which there is
compelling evidence of a high likelihood of success if the student is granted
one more attempt before the three-year period begins, students may appeal the
suspension. Appeals must be filed with
the Head of the Department of Learning Support; appeals will be evaluated by
the Admission Appeals Committee.)
Following the three-year period of suspension, a student may re-apply to the University and file an appeal with the Admission Appeals Committee; readmission is not automatic and is only granted when there is evidence of a high likelihood of success.
NOTE: Attempts are cumulative across colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia. The limit on number of attempts also applies to students who volunteer for Learning Support courses.
NOTE: It is possible to be in good standing according to GPA and still be suspended by Learning Support regulations.
ACADEMIC STANDING
Good Standing
The academic standing of a
student is determined on the basis of the number of degree-credit semester
hours attempted at Clayton State University plus transfer hours. GPA is based on Clayton State University only.
Semester Hours Minimum
Acceptable
Attempted at Clayton State University Institutional
GPA for
Plus Transfer Hours
__Good Standing__
0-20 1.50
21-45 1.70
46-50 1.90
51 and above
2.00
(Transfer credit accepted by Clayton State University prior to Summer 1996 is not used in the calculation of attempted hours for academic standing.)
Academic Warning
A student will be given an Academic Warning if at the end of
any semester his or her institutional or term GPA falls below 2.00 but the
student is not subject to probation or suspension. Although students on “warning” remain in good standing, they
should be aware that once below 2.00, a student’s grade point average is very
difficult to raise without making course grades of A and B. Without
immediate improvements, academic probation may result. (Note: it is possible to go directly to
probation without academic warning.)
Academic Probation: Regular and Learning Support
1. Regular Academic Probation
Any student whose
institutional GPA falls below the minimum acceptable GPA for Good Standing as
indicated in the chart under the Good Standing heading above will be placed on
academic probation. Probation students are urged to consult the Office of
Counseling and Career Services and may be required to see special advisors.
2. Learning Support Academic
Probation
Any student required to take
a Learning Support course will be placed on Learning Support probation if he or
she fails a Learning Support course the first time he or she takes it. (Note:
Attempts at Learning Support courses are cumulative within the University
System of Georgia.) See the Learning Support Requirements heading earlier in
this chapter.
Probation is a very serious
matter. The Office of Counseling & Career Services can work with students
on probation to help them find ways to bring up their grades. If performance does not improve, the student
will be suspended from the University.
Academic Suspension and Dismissal:
Regular and Learning Support
1. Regular Academic Suspension
A student will be placed on
academic suspension and barred from enrollment for the upcoming semester if at
the end of any semester while on academic probation both of the following two
criteria apply: (1) the student‘s institutional GPA falls below the minimum
acceptable level for Good Standing as indicated in the chart above, and (2) the student’s GPA for the term
just completed is below 2.00.
First suspension: The first academic suspension bars enrollment for one semester. A
student who returns to the University following the normal period of exclusion
for the first suspension must apply for readmission and will be on academic
probation. The student may be required
to consult a special counselor/advisor prior to registration. A readmitted student may have his or her
enrollment restricted until he or she achieves an institutional GPA of 2.00 or
higher.
Second suspension: The second academic suspension bars enrollment for two semesters. A
student who returns to the University following the normal period of exclusion
for the second suspension must apply for readmission and will be on probation. The student may be required to consult with
a special counselor/advisor prior to registration and may have his or her
enrollment restricted until he or she achieves an institutional GPA of 2.00 or
higher.
Dismissal: Any student receiving a third academic suspension will be dismissed
from the University and barred from further enrollment.
Appeal of first or second suspension: A student who has been suspended for the
first or second time may petition for waiver or reduction of the exclusion
period. Such appeals are granted only in exceptional cases in which there is
clear evidence that the reasons for the suspension have been ameliorated and
are not likely to be repeated. If
readmission is granted, the student will be on probation, and enrollment may be
restricted. Students who wish to
petition for waiver of the exclusion period must file the appropriate appeal
form with the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and schedule a
personal appeal session. (ADM-28,
770-961-3538).
Appeal for readmission following dismissal: There is no automatic
readmission following dismissal regardless of how long the student has been out
of the University. However, after at
least one full calendar year out of the University, a dismissed student may
petition for readmission. A student seeking readmission following dismissal
must complete a regular Clayton State University Application for
Readmission form and a special appeal form. The appropriate forms must be
submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the deadline for application for
admissions for the semester for which the student is seeking readmission.
Petitioners should be fully aware that readmission is not automatic.
The petition will be evaluated by the Admission Appeals Committee and will not
be granted unless there is clear and compelling evidence of the likelihood of
academic success upon readmission. If readmission is granted, enrollment may be
on a restricted basis. A readmitted student will be on academic probation and
will be immediately dismissed again if his or her semester and institutional
GPA fall below 2.00.
2. Learning Support Suspension
Students who fail to complete
Learning Support courses within the number of attempts specified by the
Learning Support policies explained earlier in this chapter will be dismissed
from the University for a minimum of three years. (In extraordinary cases in
which there is compelling evidence of the likelihood of success if one more
attempt is granted before the three-year period begins, students may appeal the
suspension. Appeals must be filed with
the Head of the Department of Learning Support; appeals will be evaluated by
the Admission Appeals Committee. The committee may restrict the enrollment of a
student if readmitted.) Following the
three-year period of suspension, a student may re-apply to the University and
file an appeal with the Admission Appeals Committee; readmission is not
automatic.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Experiential Learning at Clayton State University
provides students with opportunities to create durable and meaningful
connections between education and all other aspects of life. Students complement their academic learning
with practical experience in a work setting related to their programs of study
or career goals. Experiential learning
benefits the local community by encouraging cooperation between the University
and area organizations while providing the regional employment community with
better prepared employees.
Experiential Learning includes cooperative education, internships,
applied learning, service learning, and volunteerism. Many programs of study offer credit for experiential
learning. Students should refer to
specific program requirements regarding required and optional internships. Students who do not earn credit may receive
non-credit transcript documentation for participating in cooperative education
or internship.
Students interested in cooperative education and/or internships
should work with their academic advisors and the Office of Experiential
Learning (TEC-105, 770-960-4279).
Students must have met the following minimum standards to be
eligible for participation in Experiential Learning:
· Complete at least one full
semester at Clayton State University;
· Earn the appropriate number
of credit hours (baccalaureate program—30 hours; associate program—18 hours;
certificate—12 hours);
· Maintain Good Academ
· Complete all course prerequisites;
· Obtain prior approval from
the Director of Experiential Learning and a faculty coordinator. This involves providing evidence that the experience
is directly related to the student’s area of study.
Note: Academic departments as well as local
organizations and businesses reserve the right to establish higher minimum
requirements. The Grade and Academic
Appeals process described earlier in this chapter applies to appeals related to
experiential learning.
After a student is offered and accepts an experiential learning
position, he or she must articulate clear learning objectives on the
Experiential Learning Agreement Form.
The Form provides a statement of understanding between the student, the
University, and the host organization and is used to document student
progress. Any student who fails to
submit a completed Agreement Form by the deadline is subject to being withdrawn
from the course.
STUDY ABROAD AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Clayton State University currently participates
in study abroad programs sponsored by the European, African, Asian, and
Americas Councils of the University System of Georgia. Information on these programs may be
obtained from the office of the Director of International Studies. These summer programs offer students the
opportunity to enjoy up to five weeks of residence in a college environment
abroad while earning academic course credit.
Financial aid and HOPE scholarship funds may be used for these
programs. Clayton State also
participates in a student exchange program with the University of Northumbria
in Newcastle, England, in which students can study for a semester or academic
year abroad, with the credit earned counting toward their academic program at
Clayton State University.
The Director also maintains information on numerous other study
abroad programs offered by colleges and universities throughout the state and
country. Clayton State students have
participated in programs in England, France, Italy, Spain, and Russia. For complete information on the
opportunities available to Clayton State students, contact the Director of
International Studies, Arts and Sciences Building, Room 110C (770-960-5189).
ACADEMIC HONORS
The Honors Program
A limited number of qualified
students are admitted to the Clayton State University Honors
Program, which offers special sections of classes and other activities. See the
Financial Aid, HOPE Programs, Scholarships, and the Honors Program chapter of
this catalog for additional information.
Deans’ List
A student with a semester average of 3.60 or higher who is in
good academic standing will be placed on the Deans’ List for that semester. Students who take only physical education
courses are not eligible for the Deans’ List.
Students who are taking any course numbered lower than 1000 are
ineligible for the Deans’ List.
Graduation With Honors
To qualify for graduation with honors, students must meet the
following requirements:
a. attain the Regents’ Grade Point Average
specified for the given level of honors on all
work attempted at Clayton State University; and
b. attain the grade point average specified
for the given level of honors on the Regents’ Grade Point Average calculated on
all college courses attempted at Clayton State and all other institutions attended, including accepted and non-accepted
transfer credit.
Baccalaureate Degree
Summa cum laude
3.90 - 4.00
Magna cum laude
3.70 - 3.89
Cum laude
3.50 - 3.69
Associate Degree
High Honors
3.75 - 4.00
Honors
3.50 - 3.74
NOTE: Graduation with Honors is officially calculated on all grades up to the point of graduation. However, Honors announcements at the commencement ceremony are normally based on grades earned through the last semester prior to graduation. Student’s participating in the ceremony who think that their final semester’s grades will qualify them for Honors may file a petition for Honors calculation prior to the ceremony. Contact the Registrar for details.
Honors Convocation
During the latter part of Spring Semester of each year, an Honors Convocation is held to recognize those students from all disciplines who have achieved overall records of academic excellence.
OTHER ACADEMIC POLICIES
Credit Hours
Credit for study at Clayton State University and
at all institutions in the University System of Georgia is measured
quantitatively in semester hours. One
semester credit hour presumes one hour (actually 50 minutes) in class per week
plus about two hours (100 minutes) outside of class in study, review, project
preparation, and related activities. Most courses are three credit hours,
meaning that the class will normally meet 150 minutes per week and that the
student should normally plan to spend an additional 300 minutes studying,
reviewing, and preparing. A laboratory
or activity period of two or three clock hours is normally considered the equivalent
of one class hour, since extensive out of class preparation is
usually not required.
This rule of thumb for time management will, of course, vary
from student to student and course to course depending on student background
and course content. Although many
studies have shown that the amount of time that a student spends on task is a
critical factor in determining the likelihood of success, students should
remember that success in a course is ultimately measured by the degree of
mastery of educational objectives, not just by the time spent.
Distance Learning courses, including telecourses and Web
courses, are also measured by semester hours, but the in-class/out-of-class
calculation is obviously not the same.
Although the delivery method is non-traditional, the general calculation
of spending about 150 minutes per week on task per semester credit hour is
still a useful rule of thumb.
Full-time and Part-time Status
Clayton State University welcomes both full-time
and part-time students. Students
scheduling 12 or more hours of credit per semester are classified by the
University as full time students for fee payment purposes; those with
fewer than 12 semester hours of credit are classified as part-time
students. This definition of
“full-time” is derived from the semester credit hour calculation as explained
above. Since each three-hour course
should take about 450 minutes per week of a student’s time in class and out of
class, a student who takes twelve semester hours (four three-hour courses)
should be spending approximately 1,800 minutes (30 clock hours) per week on
college work. The time required for a
fifteen-semester-hour load should be roughly equivalent to a forty-hour work
week. This calculation will help
students plan their time to balance school, work, and personal responsibilities.
In order to stay on track for graduation in one, two, or four
years, depending on the program of study, a student must complete at least 30
credit hours per calendar year.
Typically, this involves two 15-hour semesters with a summer off. (Some programs will require more hours to stay on track.) Students who attend during Summer Semester
can take fewer hours in fall and spring to stay on track, or they can take
additional summer hours and speed up graduation. To meet their personal needs, many students choose to extend
their programs and take fewer hours per semester. Outstanding students may accelerate their timetable by taking
course overloads with approval.
Junior and Senior
Standing
Courses numbered in the 1000s and 2000s are considered lower division courses. Courses numbered in the 3000s and 4000s are
considered upper division.
Some courses may have junior standing or senior standing as a prerequisite. Junior standing constitutes 60 degree credit hours completed; senior standing constitutes 90 degree
credit hours completed. In certain
circumstances, the junior or senior standing prerequisite may be waived by the
dean of the school that offers the course.
Policy
on Class Attendance
Being prepared for class in advance and participating
on a regular basis is a vitally important ingredient for academic success. Research continually shows that poor
attendance and/or limited participation usually results in low grades. However, because the delivery mode, content,
assignments, and other particulars for each class section vary so widely,
Clayton State University does not specify an official campus-wide
attendance standard. Attendance records
are not maintained except to the extent that an individual instructor may keep
records for the purposes of his or her own classes. The attendance policy for each course will be stated in the
syllabus; it is your responsibility as a student to inquire of the instructor
if you have any questions.
Special note for on-line
courses: Actual
physical attendance in the classroom is limited (or in some cases non existent)
for on-line courses, but time on task and active, regular participation is just
as important to success as it is in traditional on-campus classroom courses.
Credit By Examination Or Experience
Clayton State University recognizes that learning
can take place in a variety of settings other than the traditional
classroom. Within guidelines
established by the University, credit may be earned for some classes by examination
or experience. These non‑traditional
sources of credit include nationally recognized standardized tests, certain
military training, selected professional certifications, and in some cases,
special examinations developed at the University.
Credit by examination is available for a number of national
programs, including the following:
• Advanced Placement Program of the College
Board (AP). Clayton State University awards credit for most AP tests to students who score three
(3) or higher. Students seeking credit
must have their official scores sent directly from AP to the Office of the
Registrar. (The University does not
accept scores forwarded by high schools.) Additional information and a list of
examinations are available from the Office of the Registrar.
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP).
Clayton State University awards credit for several CLEP subject
examinations. (The University does not
accept the CLEP general examination.) CLEP examinations are administered by the
Learning Center approximately once per month.
Scheduled times and other information are available from the Assessment
Center in the Learning Center (LIB141).
• Credit by examination for lower division
nursing course work is awarded to nurses who have passed the applicable state
licensing examination and have a valid Georgia R.N. license. Additional information is available from the
School of Health Sciences (BHS‑61).
• Certified Professional
Secretaries Examination (CPS).
Clayton State University awards credit for the CPS
examination program. Additional
information is available from the School of Technology (TEC211).
• Students are issued block credit for
certain Emergency Medical Services courses by virtue of National Registry
Paramedic Certification and/or National Registry EMT Intermediate
Certification. Additional information
is available from the School of Technology (TEC211).
• As a Servicemembers
Opportunity College (SOC) institution, Clayton State University accepts Armed Forces training
(including DANTES and USAFI). The
University consults the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide and considers its credit
recommendations. Clayton State University, however, reserves the right to determine the appropriateness
of military training for credit at the University. Students seeking credit for Armed Forces experience and training
must supply documentation (including but not necessarily limited to the DD214)
to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation.
• In certain instances, credit by
examination is available through validation of previous registered nursing
experience and nursing specialty certification. Additional information can be obtained through the School of
Health Sciences (BHS61).
· Other
Clayton State University programs may develop validation examinations and procedures in order to
grant credit for competencies learned in non-academic courses.
Information about possible credit by examination or experience
is available in the appropriate academic school or in Assessment Services in
the Learning Center (LIB141).
The following regulations
apply to credit by examination or experience:
1.
Credit by examination or experience
may be awarded only in areas that fall within the regular curricular offerings
of the University, and any credit awarded must be appropriately related to the
student’s current educational goals.
2. A student must meet all prerequisites for a
course before credit by examination or experience can be awarded for that
course.
3. Credit by examination or experience is not
awarded for any course for which the student has previously earned credit or
for which the student has already completed a higher course in sequence. (For example, a student with credit for MATH
1113 could not earn credit by examination for MATH 1101. The only
exception to the sequence rule is for required courses in which a C or K
or better is required for graduation.
In such cases, a student may use credit by examination to override a D in the first course of a sequence.)
4. Although appropriate credit earned by
examination or experience may be applied to meet graduation requirements, such
credit may not be used to meet the
minimum number of hours required “in residence” at Clayton State University. This regulation applies
even if the credit by examination or experience is earned at the same time that
the student is in residence for other courses.
5. Credit by experience must have occurred in
a formalized setting that maintains
verifiable records. In addition, the
experience must be validated as equivalent to college credit by
a recognized outside
entity or by an institution‑required validation examination.
Clayton State University does not award credit based on
generalized life experience.
6. Credit by examination or experience is
recorded on transcripts at Clayton State University by the symbol
K. Grades of K do not alter the student’s semester, Regents’, or Institutional
Grade Point Average (GPA).
Correspondence Credit
Credit obtained through traditional correspondence courses
taught through other regionally accredited colleges or universities may be
counted toward graduation.
Correspondence credit is considered transfer credit, and normally a
maximum of 12 semester hours of correspondence credit will be accepted in a
program of study. Currently enrolled
students seeking permission to take courses through correspondence must
complete a Transient Authorization Form and obtain approval from the
appropriate dean and the Registrar prior to
registering for correspondence work.
Transient Credit for Clayton State University
Students
Currently enrolled Clayton State University
students in good standing who wish to attend another institution on a temporary
basis to take courses that will count toward their degree at Clayton State may
request to do so as transient students with the advance approval of Clayton
State and the other institution.
Students wishing to take courses on a transient basis must apply to and be accepted by the other
institution as a transient student.
Prior to enrolling at the other institution, the Clayton State University student must
complete a Transient Request Form (available from the Office of the Registrar)
and obtain approval. The transient
request must be approved by the dean of the school offering the major and by
the Office of the Registrar. Approval
or disapproval is based on the administrator’s judgment of the appropriateness
to the student’s academic program. Ordinarily,
transient status is granted for only one semester although exceptions may be
approved in special circumstances.
Normally, transient status is not granted for one part of a science or foreign language course sequence.
Students who are required to participate in the Learning
Support Program are not eligible for transient status until all program
requirements have been completed.
Students on FI visas are not eligible for transient status.
(For information about coming to Clayton State University as a transient student
from another institution, see the Admissions Information chapter.)
Servicemembers Opportunity College
Clayton State University is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Program. Participation in this program means that Clayton State University has shown a special interest in providing higher education options for members of the armed forces. Clayton State University is listed in the SOC Guide, which announces to military education professionals and their thousands of potential students that the University understands their special needs and is receptive to working with them. Contact the Office of Counseling & Career Services in the Student Center Building for additional information (770-961-3515).
R.O.T.C.
Clayton State offers its students the opportunity to
participate in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) program at
Georgia State University (G.S.U.). The
courses are offered by the G.S.U. Department of Military Science and Clayton State University
students enroll in R.O.T.C. courses through the Atlanta Regional Consortium for
Higher Education (A.R.C.H.E.).
Currently all courses are offered at G.S.U., but there are plans to
deliver some courses on the Clayton State University campus in Morrow.
For information about registering via A.R.C.H.E., please contact the C.C.S.U. Registrar (STC 216, 770-960-5110). For information about the Army R.O.T.C. program, please call 770-651-2276 or visit the office of the second floor of the Courtland Building on the G.S.U. campus downtown Atlanta. (Clayton State University students can also participate in R.O.T.C. at Georgia Tech: Army 404-894-9938; Air Force 404-894-4175; and Navy 404-894-4771.)