1. THE CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER
A T IM S E
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2011-2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 MISSION AND GOALS OF INSTITUTION .............................................................................. 3
IMSE’s executive certificate programs incorporate multiple areas within the scope of human rights
and related fields of study. Our mission as an institution is to provide continuing
education training for professionals and advocates who seek to advance their knowledge
base through our executive track offerings. ...................................................................... 3
IMSE’s goals focus on fostering an environment of intellectual exchange for developing both scholars
and practitioners. We are dedicated to excellence in education by utilizing collaborative,
interactive, multimedia teaching methodologies to help propel the interest of our students in
order to benefit them professionally and academically. ..................................................... 3
1.2 HOW TO CONTACT IMSE ................................................................................................ 3
1.3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................................................... 3
1.4 COURSE SCHEDULING ..................................................................................................... 4
1.5 STUDY SUGGESTIONS ..................................................................................................... 5
2 COURSE OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................... 5
2.2 ADMISSIONS .................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 ACADEMIC PROGRESS..................................................................................................... 7
2.4 STUDENT PRIVACY POLICIES (FERPA) .......................................................................... 9
2.5 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY ........................................................................................ 9
2.6 DISABILITIES ................................................................................................................. 9
2.7 COPYRIGHT ................................................................................................................... 9
2.8 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES............................................................................................. 9
2.9 2011-2011 TUITION FEES AND REFUND POLICY ............................................................. 10
2.10 ORGANIZATIONS WHICH QUALIFY FOR IMSE TUITION DISCOUNTS .................................... 11
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1.1 MISSION AND GOALS OF INSTITUTION
IMSE’s executive certificate programs incorporate multiple areas within the scope
of human rights and related fields of study. Our mission as an institution is to
provide continuing education training for professionals and advocates who seek to
advance their knowledge base through our executive track offerings.
IMSE’s goals focus on fostering an environment of intellectual exchange for
developing both scholars and practitioners. We are dedicated to excellence in
education by utilizing collaborative, interactive, multimedia teaching
methodologies to help propel the interest of our students in order to benefit them
professionally and academically.
1.2 HOW TO CONTACT IMSE
By email:
o For information about enrollment: enrollment@imseonline.org
o For any other general inquiries: administration@imseonline.org
o For help with the online resource center or with the student portal:
studentsupport@imseonline.org
o For information, comments or questions about required books:
bookstore@imseonline.org
o Library Services for the IMSE Scholars Digital Library of New York:
librarian@imseonline.org
o By phone or Fax:
1 (877) 280-5298 P
o 1 (800) 680-6390 F
1.3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
IMSE recognizes the following holidays, and will be closed on the following
dates:
o Labor Day : September 1
o Columbus Day: October 11
o Veterans Day: November 11
o Thanksgiving: November 23- 24
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o Christmas and New Year’s : December 24- January 1
o Martin Luther King Jr. holiday: January 18
o Presidents Day: February 15
o Easter : April 2
o Memorial Day Weekend: May 28-31
o Fourth of July Holiday: July 3-4
1.4 COURSE SCHEDULING
Course Meeting Times
The 7 day Course sections meet Tuesday through Monday, unless otherwise posted by
administration.
Registration Cut-off times
Registration is allowed up until 5:00 p.m. of the Monday before the course begins.
Special permission through enrollment services would be required to late register on the
day of the course.
Course Section Schedule
All courses meet 7 days a week online from Tuesday through Monday. Most professors
require students to login on meeting days to post assignments, and meet with the
professor and classmates for interactive discussions.
GENERAL COURSE SECTION SCHEDULE FOR COURSE SECTIONS:
The 7 day course sections meet Tuesday starting at 5:00 p.m. through the following
Monday at 5:00 p.m.
The 1st Tuesday of every month, the following course sections are offered including,
Course Track A:
• 1000-26000
• 1001-26001
• 1002-26002
The 2nd Tuesday of every month, the following course sections are offered
including, Course Track B:
• 1003-26003
• 1004-26004
• 1005-26005
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The 3rd Tuesday of every month, the following course sections are offered
including, Course Track C:
• 1006-26006
• 1007-26007
• 1008-26008
The 4th Tuesday of every month, the following course sections are offered
including, Course Track D:
• 1009-26009
• 1010-26010
• 1011-26011
1.5 STUDY SUGGESTIONS
Students are recommended to adhere to the lesson plan that each professor provides them
in their syllabus in order to successfully complete their course work. On average, each
certificate course at IMSE requires students to spend between 25-30 hours in study and
assignments. Students are encouraged to use the IMSE library, and attend the Online
Orientation Course to become familiar with many different writing techniques, styles,
and formats for preparing written assignments. IMSE uses the APA 6th edition style (or
more recent) for assignments. We also recommend students using the APA Perrla brand
software to assist with framing assignments.
2 COURSE OVERVIEW
Each executive track course will have the following lesson components:
 Reading assignments in text books, and lectures
 Required discussion board posts
 Papers, exams, quizzes, or projects
2.1 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion and passing of an executive program track, each student will
receive their specialty program certificate. Students who are not in a program
track, but registered for individual courses, will also receive a certificate of
completion in their course specialty area. Please see IMSE FAQ’s to see time
frame for receipt.
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2.2 ADMISSIONS
 General Admission to the IMSE Executive Certificate Programs
Students should have completed an associate’s degree or 60 college credits from a U.S. accredited
college, and or a CHEA recognized internationally accredited institution. In addition, should have
a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
 Admissions to the IMSE Post Baccalaureate Executive Certificate Program
Students seeking admissions to this program should hold a 2.50 GPA or higher, and completion
of an accredited bachelor's level program. Students are required to maintain above a 3.00 GPA
while enrolled in the program.
 Admissions to the IMSE Post Master’s Executive Certificate Program
Students seeking admissions to this program should hold a 3.0 GPA or higher, and completion of
an accredited master’s level program. Students are required to maintain above a 3.00 GPA while
enrolled in the program.
 Admissions to the IMSE Postdoctoral Programs Executive Certificate Programs
Students seeking admissions to this program should hold a 3.0 GPA or higher, as well as
completion of a doctorate degree program. Students are required to maintain above a 3.0 GPA,
while enrolled in the program.
o Prior to enrollment, students should have personal technology skills at the level of
intermediate in accessing the internet, sending e-mail, as well as working within
integrated applications such as Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Students should also meet the following enrollment criteria:
a. Have access to a computer and internet.
b. Have the ability to store assignments and resources on a personal computer, and
or external storage device.
c. Have openness for sharing with the instructor, and classmates in relative subject
matters.
d. Have the ability to interact via online posts, webinars, and chat room setting.
e. Have the self-discipline to manage assigned curriculum and study time.
f. Have the ability to strategically and critically think through subject matters.
 Have a good understanding that quality education can be performed through
distance education methods.
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Technology requirements include:
 A computer running a Windows operating system. Preferably, 2000 or XP with a
processor running at 500MHz or better.
 At least 256 MB of RAM (higher is highly recommended)
 The ability to connect to the Internet at a speed of at least 56 kbps
 A higher connection speed is highly recommended as some courses will not
function at the lower connection speed
 A web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Flock, Safari, Netscape 7.2 or
higher, or Firefox 1.5 or higher)
 A sound card, speakers, and access to a telephone may be required for some
courses that are interactive with whiteboards. Webcam is optional.
2.3 ACADEMIC PROGRESS
IMSE’s executive courses meet four days a week. Therefore, attendance, participation, and all
required assignments are mandatory for each meeting session, in order to receive a grade, and
certificate of completion of each learning module.
IMSE also recognizes students who perform at honors level. We identify these students based
on their GPA (grade point average), and such recognition will be placed on both their transcript
and certificate.
o Summa Cum Laude: 3.80 and above
o Magna Cum Laude: 3.60 and above to 3.79
o Cum Laude: 3.40 and above to 3.59
Grading Scale
A 92-100 4.00 C+ 76-78 2.33
A- 89-91 3.67 C 72-75 2.00
B+ 86-88 3.33 C- 69-71 1.67
B 82-85 3.00 D 60-68 1.00
B- 79-81 2.67 F 59 & Below 0.00
Student Performance
All students are expected to participate in the online discussion board areas, complete all
of their assignments, as well as attend all on-line sessions, and operate in academic
integrity as outline in their syllabus and the Academic Integrity Policy.
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About class participation
1. Class Participation – Each student is expected to come to class
prepared to discuss the topics for that session. Students will be graded
on the quality of their participation, which demonstrates about their
knowledge of the subjects their learning.
About attendance
2. Attendance – All students will attend each class. There are no make
ups. One absence will result in a lower grade. More than two
absences will result in a grade of F, since the classes are accelerated
and last four days.
About academic integrity
3. Academic Integrity – IMSE’s faculty and administration do not
condone academic dishonesty in any form. The obligations and
responsibilities for this course are governed by our Academic Integrity
Policy. It is each student’s responsibility to be familiarized with this
policy.
Academic Integrity Policy
IMSE has a strong belief system in academic integrity. Therefore, all students are
expected to abide by the following or will receive a failing grade or dismissal.
No Cheating: Examples of cheating are copying test and quiz answers from another
student or from another person’s work in the format of typed, hand-written, or electronic
communication (internet copy and paste, or text messages, etc). Essentially, the work is
not the students work, for the answers have been retrieved falsely or copied.
No Plagiarism and No Fabrication: A student is plagiarizing when they fail to give credit
to the owner of a set of ideas, theories, or related documentation that is cited in a new
work by a student. There are several other forms within the sphere of plagiarism known
as intentional plagiarism, and academic misconduct. Intentional plagiarism is when a
student knowingly copies ideas, and works that are not their own. Academic misconduct
is the inaccurate quoting of a work, which can be perceived as a form of plagiarism. In
order to avoid both forms, students should be careful in the creation and citation of their
work.
Fabrication is when a student inaccurately quotes, or misleads its readers (for example.
their teacher or classmates) about the subject matter of their paper to be true, when really
falsified or, the subject and or quote in their paper is invented, and deceives its readers.
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About Transcripts
Students will receive two official transcript records available through IMSE, once their
course or program track is completed. For additional transcript copies, the cost is $5.00
per official copy.
2.4 STUDENT PRIVACY POLICIES (FERPA)
According to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), all student
information, both personal and academic, as strictly confidential. Student information
will only be released after appropriate written permission has been obtained from the
student. This applies to all students who have attended, or are attending IMSE. FERPA is
a federal law.
2.5 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
IMSE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in
its activities, programs, or employment policies, in accordance with Federal, State, and
local laws.
2.6 DISABILITIES
IMSE is in adherence and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and
New York State Law.
2.7 COPYRIGHT
IMSE adheres to the United States copyright laws, which prohibits our institution as a
whole (Course rooms, materials, instruction, etc), from using any form of reproduction of
materials that imposes upon copyright infringement.
2.8 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES
Any appeals of grades, academic reprimand, or to file a grievance in related
academic matters, can be submitted in writing via email to:
administration@imseonline.org
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2.9 2011-2011 TUITION FEES AND REFUND POLICY
I. General Executive Executive Certificate Program: $105.00 per credit hour.
II. Post Baccalaureate Executive Certificate Program: $155.00 per credit hour .
III. Post Master’s Executive Certificate Program: $195.00 per credit hour.
IV. Postdoctoral Executive Certificate Program: $240.00 per credit hour.
V. Application for admissions fee: $40.00
VI. Maintenance matriculation fee: $65.00
VII. Technology fee: $50.00
VIII. Transcript of record fee: $3.00
IX. Late registration fee: $25.00
X. Readmission fee: $10.00
XI. Duplicate ID card fee: $5.00
Students seeking tuition payment plans or the TAL (Tuition Assistance Loan) program should
contact IMSE enrollment services at: enrollment@imseonline.org.
Special note:
Corporate sponsors and third party payment providers for tuition are accepted
upon verification on a case by case basis.
Withdrawal policy
Your withdrawal request will be officially recorded on the date the request is
received by enrollment services.
withdraw from a course up until one business day prior to the course
start date, with no fee or academic penalty to be imposed.
and before the class
start date, a non-refundable fee of $100.00 will be imposed. If on the second day a 50% penalty
is imposed, and after the third session there is no refund.
course materials that are provided as part of the course.
enrollment@imseonline.org. Withdrawal forms are only necessary if registration
forms are filed, and tuition paid.
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2.10 ORGANIZATIONS WHICH QUALIFY FOR IMSE TUITION DISCOUNTS
Discounts are available for select organizations or students who enroll in multiple learning tracks. A 10%
discount is offered for the following organization and its members:
branches and members
-profit Organizations
o Special note: Discounts are provided at time of registration, or after
organization affiliation is verified. Federal and state financial aid is not
presently offered at this time at IMSE. However, IMSE offers the
TAL ( Tuition Assistance Loan) Program for students who seek to
finance their program. Please contact enrollment services for more
information.
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