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SPANISH- INSTITUTE established 1955 |
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· authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant
alien students · registered by the · financial aid available to those who qualify |
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(The Institute
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A
not-for-profit, equal educational opportunity institution
215 West 43 Street l Times Square l
Voice: 212.840.7111 l fax:
212.719.5922 l
VoIP internet phone: 166.84.191.135 l news://166.84.191.133
Library catalog: library.sai2000.org/m3
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Dante V. Ferraro,
President Paul Schiffman, Dean of
Students Dr. Carolyn Prager,
Dean of Academic Affairs |
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Frank J. Ferraro,
Director Emeritus (d. 2005) David Schiffman,
Director Emeritus Robert Connelly, Dean
of Students Emeritus |
volume 22/ Winter 2007 01/04/2008 7:14:13 PM printing |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. ABOUT THE INSTITUTE 
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1. President's Welcome................................................................................ 6
2. Mission Statement................................................................................... 6
3. History of the Institute............................................................................. 6
4. Location and Directions............................................................................ 6
5. Description of Facilities............................................................................ 7
6. Instructional Equipment............................................................................ 7
7. Method of Instruction.............................................................................. 7
8. School Approvals..................................................................................... 7
9. Accreditation........................................................................................... 7
10. School and Faculty Affiliations............................................................. 8
11. Legal Control...................................................................................... 8
12. Administration.................................................................................... 8
13. Student Services Associates................................................................. 9
14. Faculty Student-Services Associates..................................................... 9
15. Faculty Chairpersons........................................................................... 9
16. Faculty............................................................................................. 10
17. Advisory Board................................................................................. 12
18. Catalog Disclaimer............................................................................ 12
19. Statement of Policy on Discrimination................................................. 12
II. STUDENT SERVICES 
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1. Placement Assistance............................................................................. 13
2. Guidance............................................................................................... 13
3. Substance Abuse.................................................................................... 13
4. College Transfer Counseling................................................................... 13
5. Library/Learning Resources.................................................................... 13
6. Student Lounge..................................................................................... 14
7. Student ID Card.................................................................................... 14
8. Bookstore Commissary.......................................................................... 14
9. Complaint Procedures............................................................................ 14
10. Internet Access................................................................................. 15
11. Smoking Policy................................................................................. 15
12. Food Consumption Policy.................................................................. 15
13. Student Code Of Conduct.................................................................. 15
14. Suspension/Termination For School-Rule Violations............................. 15
15. Student/Faculty Campus Security Report............................................ 15
III. PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION 
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9480 English As A Second
Language/480 (480 hours)................................... 17
5960 English As A Second
Language/960 (960 hours)................................... 18
7020 Computerized Office
Management (1600 hours).................................. 19
8002 Accounting (1600 hours).................................................................... 20
8010 Computer-Assisted
Accounting (1600 hours)........................................ 21
IV. Course of Study Requirements for F-1 Student Visa
Applicants 
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Course of Study Requirements
for F-1 Student Visa Applicants with ESL-Plus (1920 hours) 22
V. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 
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200 Keyboarding For Information
Processing (48 hours)............................... 23
201 Keyboarding (Basic Course)
(120 hours)............................................... 23
202 Keyboarding (Advanced
Course) (120 hours)........................................ 24
203 Keyboarding (Expert Course)
(80 hours)............................................... 24
205 Machine Transcription (30
hours)......................................................... 25
230 Computer Word
Processing (80 hours)................................................. 25
235 Introduction to MS Word for
Windows (80 hours)................................. 26
240 Introduction to Word
Perfect (80 hours)................................................ 26
300 Business Management (120
hours)........................................................ 27
301 Business Mathematics (24
hours).......................................................... 27
302 Accounting (First Course)
(120 hours)................................................... 27
303 Accounting (Intermediate
Course) (120 hours)....................................... 28
304 Accounting (Advanced I) (60
hours)..................................................... 28
305 Accounting (Advanced II)
(60 hours).................................................... 29
310 Import-Export Management
(80 hours)................................................. 29
401 Office Practice (160 hours).................................................................. 29
402 Electronic Calculators (48
hours).......................................................... 30
404 Business Communications (72
hours).................................................... 30
501 English As A Second
Language I-VI (120 hours [each level]).................. 31
502 Business English
Communications (120 hours)....................................... 32
503 Advanced Reading &
Writing (120 hours)............................................. 32
604 High School Equivalency
Diploma Preparation (120 hours).................... 32
610 TOEFL Exam Preparation (80
hours)................................................... 33
620 College Success (160 hours)................................................................. 33
900 IBM Computer Graphics (80
hours)...................................................... 34
925 Database Management (80
hours)......................................................... 34
930 Introduction to DOS (80
hours)............................................................ 34
935 Using Lotus 1-2-3 (80
hours)............................................................... 35
940 Introduction to Microsoft
Windows (80 hours)....................................... 35
945 Introduction to MS Works
(80 hours)................................................... 35
950 Using Excel for Windows (80
hours)..................................................... 36
955 Using the Internet (80
hours)................................................................ 36
960 Using Microsoft Access (80
hours)....................................................... 37
965 Using Microsoft PowerPoint
(80 hours)................................................ 37
970 Computerized Accounting
Using Peachtree (80 hours)............................ 37
975 Using Adobe PhotoShop (160
hours).................................................... 38
980 Using Microsoft FrontPage
(160 hours)................................................. 38
985 Using Windows Movie Maker
(80 hours).............................................. 39
VI. ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID 
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1. Admissions Requirements....................................................................... 40
2. Admissions Procedures For Programs...................................................... 40
3. Advanced Standing................................................................................ 40
4. Transfer Of Hours................................................................................. 40
5. Student Visa Applications (Form / I-20).................................................. 41
6. Financial Assistance............................................................................... 41
7. Tap Grant Waiver Criteria...................................................................... 42
8. Refund Policy........................................................................................ 42
9. Enrollment Agreement............................................................................ 43
10. Tuition............................................................................................. 44
11. Financial Aid Refund Distribution Policy............................................. 44
12. Financial Aid Repayment Distribution Policy....................................... 44
13. Student Loan Pro-Rata Refund Clause................................................ 44
VII. ACADEMIC POLICIES 
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1. Office Hours......................................................................................... 45
2. Student Program Card............................................................................ 45
3. Program Changes................................................................................... 45
4. Attendance And Tardiness...................................................................... 45
5. Textbooks And Materials........................................................................ 45
6. "Fair Use" Duplication of Copyrighted
Classroom Material Guidelines........ 45
7. Homework............................................................................................ 46
8. Make-Up Assignments / Tests................................................................. 46
9. Dress Code........................................................................................... 46
10. Leave Of Absence............................................................................. 46
11. Grading Scale................................................................................... 47
12. Maintaining Satisfactory Progress....................................................... 47
13. Grade Reporting Procedures.............................................................. 48
14. Academic Warning and Probation....................................................... 48
15. Evaluation Points in the Academic Program......................................... 49
16. Program Graduation Requirements..................................................... 49
17. Course Certificates of Completion...................................................... 50
18. Academic Year................................................................................. 50
19. Academic Calendar........................................................................... 50
20. Class Hour Schedule......................................................................... 51
21. Instructional Hour............................................................................. 51
22. List of Programs............................................................................... 52
23. ESL-Plus Course of Study Requirements for F-1 Student Visa Applicants 52
24. List of Courses................................................................................. 53
VIII. Student Club Notes 55
1. Free and Low Cost Gyms, Health Clubs and Pools................................... 55
2. Manhattan Recreation Centers................................................................ 56
3. Free Flu, Tetanus, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B Shots................................. 57
4. “English through the Arts” ~ Request for Proposals.................................. 58
1.
President's
Welcome
Welcome to the
Spanish-American Institute! As we
approach our 50th anniversary, we are proud that since 1955 the
Institute has educated about 100,000 students from all over the world. While the requirements of business have
changed greatly over the decades, the Institute remains dedicated to the
success of
The Institute offers
students opportunities to prepare for entry-level employment in a variety of
fields including Accounting and Computer Applications. Computer applications courses include Word
Processing, Excel, Access, PhotoShop, and FrontPage, among others. The Institute also offers a wide array of
courses in English as a Second Language from beginning language courses through
TOEFL preparation. Graduates are awarded
Certificates of Completion for courses and Diplomas or Certificates for
programs. Program graduates may make use
of our employment assistance service.
We offer day and evening
courses five days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. so that students can take
classes that fit their schedules. As you
review this catalog, you will learn even more about the Spanish-American
Institute.
If you would like
additional information, I invite you to call or to visit and tour our
facilities. The office at 215 West 43 Street, (Times Square),
2.
Mission Statement
The Spanish-American
Institute's mission is to provide effective skills training to individuals
seeking entry-level office employment.
Philosophy - The Institute' serves a largely foreign-born
population which faces a double challenge:
· to acquire entry-level office skills in keyboarding,
accounting, computer operation and
· to improve English language ability.
The Institute believes that
students who can anticipate progress on both fronts from the start of classes
are more likely to begin and to successfully complete training. Courses and programs at the Spanish-American
Institute permit an individual to pursue these two goals simultaneously.
Objectives -The Institute implements this philosophy through:
· the establishment and maintenance of an effective
faculty
· the development of business, computer, and language
courses and programs
· the integration of a varied English as a Second Language
course sequence
3. History of the Institute
The Spanish-American Institute was founded
in 1955 by Frank J. Ferraro, President, and David Schiffman, Vice
President. In 1996, it was donated by
their successors to The Institute Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit, equal
educational opportunity institution.
4. Location and Directions
The Spanish-American Institute is located
in the heart of
By Subway. The A, B, CC,
D, E, F, SS, N, RR, 1, 2, 3, and 7 subway lines have express stops at Times
Square. The 4, 5, and 6 East Side trains
connect to
Local Bus Service. Numerous City
buses stop at Times Square.
Express Bus. Many areas outside
From
By Car. While parking
is available at area garages and some students "car-pool" with family
and friends, mass transit offers such abundant, varied and inexpensive
transportation that few choose to drive.
5.
Description of
Facilities
The Institute moved to
its present custom-designed, fully air-conditioned facility on the second floor
at 215 West 43 Street,
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Instructional
Equipment
Computer, keyboarding,
accounting, Internet, and TOEFL students have access to modern computer
equipment, software, and printers.
English language classes have access to TV/VCRs and tape recorders for
audiovisual language learning and reinforcement.
7.
Method of
Instruction
The Institute is a
clock-hour, continuous enrollment institution.
All courses and programs are designed so that students can enroll in any
class at any time during the year and progress systematically through each
class. Students are tested regularly and
must pass required tests to maintain good academic standing.
New students are admitted
to classes on the second Monday of each month.
When the second Monday is a school holiday, new students are admitted on
Tuesday. Exceptions may be made upon
consultation with the Dean of Admissions.
8.
School Approvals
The Spanish-American Institute is authorized under federal law to
enroll non-immigrant, alien students. It has been registered as a
9.
Accreditation
The Institute is
accredited to award certificates and diplomas by:
The Accrediting Council for
202-336-6780 www.acics.org
The Accrediting Council
for
10.School and Faculty Affiliations
The Institute,
administration, or faculty maintain affiliations with the following community,
civic, and educational organizations:
Forum of Italian-American Educators
NYS Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators
Teachers of English as a Second Language Association
(TESOL)
The Time Square Business Improvement District
11.Legal Control
The Institute Foundation, Inc., a not‑for‑profit
12.Administration
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Dante V. Ferraro, President/Financial Aid Director,
BA, Fordham |
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Paul C. Schiffman, Dean of Students/TAP Certifying
Officer, BS Ed., |
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Dr. Carolyn Prager, Dean of Academic Affairs, PhD, drprager@sai200.org |
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Frank J. Ferraro, Director Emeritus (d.2005), MA, |
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David Schiffman, Director Emeritus, MA, |
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Robert Connelly, Dean of Students Emeritus, BA, |
13.Student Services Associates
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Ildelisa Lopez ildelisa@sai2000.org |
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Rosalia Santana rosalia@sai2000.org |
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Yukiko Yasuda yukiko@sai2000org |
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14.Faculty Student-Services Associates
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Aissatou M. Bah |
LLB, Universite Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry |
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Mary Helen Gomez maryhelen@sai2000.org |
BBA, Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra |
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Lyudmila Klavsen lyudmil@sai2000.org |
MS, Izhevsk Institute of Mechanical Engineering |
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Devrim Idil Mumkaya |
MA, BS, |
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Marcela Quintero marcela@sai200.org |
BS, Universidad de America |
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Alicia Santos alicia@sai2000.org |
BS, , Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y
Maestra |
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Naomi Yoshida |
BA, |
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Bouchra Zouhairi boucra@sai2000.org |
BS, Mohammed V Agal University |
15.Faculty Chairpersons
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Degree/Institution Awarding Degree |
Department |
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Lilliam Hernandez |
MA, BS, Accounting,
Universidad Nacional de Nicaragua CPA, Universidad
Nacional de Nicaragua |
Business
Department |
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Enrique Nibeyro |
BS, |
Computer Studies |
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Anatoli Verbine |
BS, MEd, |
English Department |
16.Faculty
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Degree/Institution Awarding Degree |
Teaching Specialization |
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Jenny Arbai |
BS, |
English as a Second
Language |
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Zoya Armyakova Lee |
MA Ed, BS, |
English as a Second
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Dr. Alexandr Burakovskiy |
PhD, All-Union Institute |
Computer Applications |
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Freddie
Ann Bush |
MS,
BS,
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English
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Eligio
Castillo |
BA,
La |
English
as a Second Language |
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Leni
Concepcion |
MA,
University of the Philippine BS,
Northwestern Educational Institution |
English
as a Second Language |
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Ana
M.Diaz |
BS,
Univ. Autonoma |
Computer
Applications, Business Education, English as a Second Language |
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Gladys
Diaz |
BS,
Univ.. Autonoma |
Computer
Applications |
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Lina
Eco |
BS,
University of the East |
English
as a Second Language, Business Education, Computer Applications |
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Linda
Fallarme |
BA,
University of the East, |
English
as a Second Language |
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Judy
Gaylan |
BS
Education, |
English
as a Second Language |
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Libertad
Grajo |
BS,
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English
as a Second Language |
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Lilliam
Hernandez |
MA,
BS, Accounting, Univ Nacional de Nicaragua CPA,
Univ.Nacional de Nicaragua |
Accounting,
Spanish GED |
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Fatman Kikilashvili |
BS, Aristotle
Greek-Georgian Univ. |
English as a Second
Language |
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Jilou Yaovi Kodjo |
MS & BS, Universite du
Benin |
Computer Applications |
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Maria A. Machado |
BA, UNITAU, |
General Academic Marketing and Management |
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Erlinda Manliclic |
BS, Far Eastern University |
Computer Applications, ESL |
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Melvin Marcus |
BS, |
English as a Second
Language |
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Enrique Nibeyro |
BS, |
Computer Applications |
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Vicenta
Ortiz |
BA,
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English
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Dr.
Nori Panganiban |
EdD,
MA,
BS,
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Business
Education, English as a Second Language |
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Emiliano
Ramos |
BS,
Mapua Institute of Technology |
English
as a Second Language |
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Ivelisse
Rymer |
BS,
Univ. Autonoma |
Accounting |
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Natalya
Tomskikh |
MA,
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General
Academic |
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Alumna
Tuldanes |
BS
Education, |
English
as a Second Language |
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Anatoli Verbine |
MEd, BS, |
English as a Second Language |
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Marcia Vieira |
MEd, |
English as a Second Language |
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17.Advisory Board
Advisory Board members
represent education, community, and business.
They advise the Institute on community needs and business trends
considered in the design and implementation of our programs. This input keeps the Institute "in
touch" with new developments. The
Advisory Board is part of our continuing effort to improve and maintain the
quality of the training for its students.
Advisory Boards members for 2003-2004 are:
Steven
Corwin, Corwin Accounting Services
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David Distler, Attorney-at-Law
Dr.
Barbara Ferraro, Assistant Superintendent,
Harvey
Glick, CPA
Jeffrey
Gural, President, Newmark & Company Real Estate
Fred
Hirsch, President, Fred Hirsch Educational Consultants
Dr.
Robert Montgomery, Educational Consulting
Octavio
Rocha, Account Executive, Hispanicmark Advertising
Donald
Ross, Esquire, Malkin and Ross
Kenneth Zimmerman, Chateaux Software
18.Catalog Disclaimer
Please be advised that some information in this catalog may have
changed after printing. If you have any
questions, please check with a school Dean to determine if there are any
changes in the courses/curricula, the teaching personnel, or other information
listed in the catalog.
19.Statement of Policy on Discrimination
The Spanish-American
Institute does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed,
disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, or
sexual orientation in its employment practices or in the educational programs
and activities it operates. Inquiries
concerning this policy of equal opportunity and affirmative action should be
referred to the Institute’s Affirmative Action Officer, Dante V. Ferraro,
215 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036-3913, 212-840-7111 (ext. 2800), fax:
212‑719‑5922, e‑mail:
1. Placement Assistance
Students enrolled in
programs who wish placement assistance should register with the Dean of
Students at least two weeks prior to the completion of their program. While placement assistance is available, the
Institute does not promise or guarantee employment to any student or graduate.
2.
Guidance
The Institute maintains an
"open door" policy regarding the personal and academic guidance of
its students. Students seeking advice on
personal or academic matters have access to both administration and faculty. The Administration will formally meet with
students when deemed necessary to discuss academic, attendance, or school rules
and policies issues.
3.
Substance Abuse
Institute policies
prohibit substance abuse among all members of the school community. Faculty and administration encourage students
to recognize the dangers of substance abuse and to stay free of abuse.
Professional information and counseling sources are available in the
Institute's office and resource centers.
4.
College Transfer
Counseling
The Institute supports
the principle of transfer and the award of credit for previous academic
work. School personnel are ready to
assist graduates seeking admission to other institutions in requesting credit
for courses or programs completed at the Institute.
Students seeking transfer
credit to other institutions and programs should keep in mind that each
institution is responsible for determining its own policies and practices with
regard to transfer and award of credit.
There are at least three considerations that may affect transfer:
· Educational quality of the institution from which the
student transfers. Accreditation by the Association of
Independent Schools and Colleges or a similar accrediting body indicates that
an institution meets certain minimum standards.
· Comparability
of the nature, content, and level of previous academic work to that offered by
the receiving institution.
· Appropriateness and applicability of previous academic
work to the programs offered by the
receiving institution in light of the student's educational goals.
5.
Library/Learning
Resources
Students and faculty have
access to academic resource materials in several ways:
· The Spanish-American
Institute Library houses over 450 print
volumes, including encyclopedias and other reference materials.
· Automated catalogs and
databases provide electronic access to
the Spanish-American Institute Library catalog and those of other libraries and
access to periodical databases, many with full-text articles.
· The Bookstore provides faculty with audio-visual
equipment and language laboratory tapes for classroom use.
· The Student Lounge contains current publications as The
Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time Magazine, and other
magazines and periodicals.
· Computer workstations provide Internet access.
6.
Student Lounge
The Student Lounge is
available during school hours to students and faculty who wish to study or
"snack" before or after class.
Students are not permitted in the Student Lounge during those hours when
they are scheduled for classes. The
Lounge contains current issues of newspapers and magazines, discount ticket
vouchers to current Broadway shows and amusement parks, and
"readcycle" books which students may take with them.
7. Student ID Card
Each student is issued a
Student ID Card the first day of class.
Students should carry this card with them at all times. Persons unable to identify themselves as
students of the Institute may be asked to leave the school. Many social and cultural institutions that
offer special student discounts accept the Institute's student ID card.
8.
Bookstore Commissary
The Institute's Bookstore maintains a supply of textbooks, workbooks,
materials and supplies required for course and program assignments. Students may also purchase light snacks in
the Bookstore. The Bookstore is
maintained for the convenience of the student body. While students are required to have the
necessary texts, materials, etc., before starting classes, they may obtain them
from outside sources, if they so desire.
9.
Complaint
Procedures
Students and all
employees (including administrative staff) who have concerns, dissatisfactions,
or complaints are encouraged to bring them to the Institute's attention as
promptly as possible. Problems involving
classroom matters should first be discussed directly with the faculty member
involved. Questions about administrative
policies or non-academic matters should be discussed with a Faculty
Student-Services Associate.
Concerns unresolved with
a Faculty Student-Services Associate may be discussed with the Dean of
Students. Dissatisfactions unresolved
with the Dean of Students should be presented to the President.
Remaining issues may be
submitted in writing to the Board of Directors.
The submission should describe the problem in detail, include any
available documentation, and be signed by the student or employee. The Board will make appropriate inquiries and
recommend a resolution within thirty (30) days of receiving the written concern
and will notify the student or employee of those findings.
At no time shall a final
determination be made by a person or persons directly involved in the complaint
itself. Students and employees are
assured that no adverse action will be taken against anyone expressing a
concern through this mechanism.
A student or employee who is not satisfied with the Institute's complaint
resolution and who has reason to believe that the institution has acted
contrary to its published standards or that conditions at the institution
appear to jeopardize the quality of the instructional programs or the general
welfare of its students may file a written complaint with the New York State
Education Department. Any person who
believes he or she has been aggrieved by the institution on or after May 4,
1994, may file a written complaint with the Department within two years of the
alleged incident, as follows:
The person should first try
to resolve the complaint directly with the institution by following the
internal complaint procedures described above.
Copies of all documents and correspondence should be kept.
If
a person is unable to resolve the complaint with the institution or believes
that the institution has not properly addressed the concerns, he or she may
request a complaint form by telephoning the Postsecondary Complaint Registry or
writing to the New York Education Department, Postsecondary Complaint Registry,
116 West 32 Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY
10001, 212-643-4760 / Fax: 212-643-4765.
The
Postsecondary Complaint Registry Form should be completed, signed and sent to
the above address. The completed form should indicate the resolution being
sought and any efforts that have been made to resolve the complaint through the
institution's internal complaint processes.
Copies of all relevant documents should be included.
After receiving the completed
form, the Department will notify the complainant of its receipt and make any
necessary request for further information. When appropriate, the Department
will also advise the institution that a complaint has been made and, when
appropriate, the nature of the complaint.
The complainant will also be notified of the name of the evaluator
assigned to address the specific complaint.
The evaluator may contact the complainant for additional information.
The Department will make
every effort to address and resolve complaints within ninety days from receipt
of the complaint form.
Some complaints may fall
within the jurisdiction of an agency or organization other than the State
Education Department. These complaints will be referred to the entity with
appropriate jurisdiction. When a complaint concerns a matter that falls solely
within the jurisdiction of the institution, the complainant will be notified
and the Department will refer the complaint to the institution in question and
request that the matter receive a review and response.
Upon conclusion of the
Department's complaint review or upon the disposition of the complaint by
referral to another agency or organization, or to the institution, the
Department will issue a written notice to the complainant describing the
resolution of the complaint. The complainant may contact the Department
evaluator directly for follow-up information or for additional assistance.
In addition, students and employees may
contact the Institute’s accrediting body, the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington,
DC 20002-4242, Telephone: 202-336-6780,
Fax: 202-842-2593.
10.Internet
Access
Classroom and office
facilities are wired for T-1 Internet access.
The entire school facility provides wireless access to the
Internet.
11.Smoking
Policy
In accordance with New
York City Law, smoking is not permitted in the Institute or in any indoor
public building areas.
12.Food Consumption Policy
Food and beverage consumption is discouraged in classrooms. The Student Lounge is available for those who
wish to bring lunch or to snack between classes.
13.Student Code Of Conduct
Students are expected to
conduct themselves properly in classes and about the school area. Movement between classes should be
orderly. Students must report promptly
to classes when the bell rings. There
should be mutual respect among students and teachers at all times.
14.Suspension/Termination For School-Rule Violations
A student's failure to behave properly may result in expulsion after a
hearing before appropriate administrative personnel. Students dismissed due to improper conduct,
poor attendance, failing progress, or tuition arrears are not relieved of
financial obligations as specified in the Enrollment Agreement. Such dismissal does not affect the computation
of the applicable refund calculation.
15.Student/Faculty
Campus Security Report
As required for participation in Title IV Federal Financial Aid
Programs, the Spanish-American Institute provides the following Campus Security
Report to students, prospective students, and faculty and staff.
Campus Security
Policies. All areas of the school are under the
constant supervision of the school President and Deans, administrative
personnel, and faculty members at all times.
Each is familiar with the procedures to follow in responding to
emergencies and crime situations. Every
effort is made to minimize the risk of crime.
Procedure for Reporting Emergencies and Crimes. In the event of an emergency or crime, students should
contact the nearest faculty member or administrative support person and/or the
Institute President's office.
Procedure for
Responding to Reports of Emergencies & Crimes. All
faculty and staff members will notify the office immediately when appraised of
such situations. The President or his
designee will notify the police, medical personnel, or other appropriate
agencies. In the event of an emergency
or crime requires immediate action, all faculty and administrative personnel
will respond by calling one or more of the following numbers:
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Building Security |
212-302-5764 212-354-2206 212-354-3181 |
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212-586-1500 |
In the event of fire,
follow the exit procedures listed for fires on posted signs. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the
school. All school personnel are
familiar with fire and exit procedures.
Policy Regarding
Alcohol and Drug-Related Violations. In accordance with Federal regulations stipulated by
the Drug Free Act of 1988, the drug and alcohol policy of the Spanish-American
Institute is as follows:
· The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession, or use of alcohol, narcotics, or illicit drugs, or the consumption
of alcohol by persons under the State legal age is prohibited on Institute
premises.
· Any student or employee discovered to be violating
these rules is subject to suspension and/or dismissal. Such action will be taken independently of
any criminal action that may arise from a violation of civil law governing
these areas.
· Reinstatement of suspended students or employees will
not occur until the Institute can ascertain by professional documentation that
the student has undergone counseling and treatment and is free from any drug or
alcohol addiction.
Information Programs
Available.
If you or someone you
know needs help with drug and/or alcohol or if you would like information,
please refer to the Institute's Drug and Alcohol Handbook or contact the school
office or one of the following agencies:
· Narcotics Anonymous Regional Helpline ~ 212-929-6262
· Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup Hotline ~ 212-647-1680
Campus Crime
Statistics.
As required for
participation in Title IV Federal Financial Aid Programs, the Spanish American
Institute is providing the following report of campus crime statistics for the
last three years: August 1,2004-July
31,2005; August 1, 2005-July 31, 2006;
and August 1, 2006-July 31, 2007.
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Criminal Offenses |
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a.
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter |
0 |
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b. Forcible
sex offenses (including forcible rape) |
0 |
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c.
Non-forcible sex offenses |
0 |
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d. Robbery |
0 |
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e. Aggravated
assault |
0 |
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f. Burglary |
0 |
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g. Motor
vehicle theft |
0 |
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h. Arson |
0 |
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i. Negligent
manslaughter |
0 |
9480 English As A Second Language/480 (480 hours)
DURATION
OPTIONS: Each course is
from Monday to Friday inclusive.
|
24 months / 1 hours daily |
8 months / 3
hours daily |
4.8 months / 5 hours daily |
|
12 months / 2
hours daily |
6 months / 4
hours daily |
4 months / 6 hours daily |
OBJECTIVES: 1.) perform
more effectively on present job using improved English language skills; 2.) obtain employment using skills learned
previously which could not be utilized due to a lack of English language
skills; or 3.) obtain admission to academic or vocational training requiring
improved English language skills.
STANDARD: Demonstrate mastery of the terminal
objectives of each of the component courses through teacher-graded class
participation, periodic quizzes, and bi-monthly examinations. Passing grade: 65%.
OCCUPATIONAL
OBJECTIVE: Graduates of this program will be able to use
improved English language skills to perform present jobs more effectively, to
obtain employment with previously learned skills that could not be utilized due
to inadequate English language skills, or to obtain admission to academic or
vocational education requiring improved English language skills.
REQUIRED
COURSES: total
hours
480*
|
501 English as a Second Language Level I |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second Language Level II |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second Language Level III |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second Language Level IV |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second Language Level V |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second Language Level VI |
120 |
|
502 Business English Communications |
120 |
|
503 Advanced |
120 |
|
610 TOEFL Exam Preparation |
80 |
ELECTIVE
HOURS: * Students begin studies at the levels corresponding
to their current language abilities as determined by an oral placement test and
remain in the assigned level for the number of hours indicated unless the
instructor recommends a higher level sooner or later. Teacher recommendations are based on student
attainment of the course terminal objectives in less than (or more than) the
normal number of hours. Students may
complete less than (or more than)
480-hours of course work in 480 hours if teachers recommend advancement upon
completion of terminal objectives prior to (or after) completion of the course
hours. Slower students must complete 65%
of the course hour terminal objectives to maintain satisfactory academic
progress. Therefore, the number of hours
spent in each course will vary according to course placement at registration
and individual achievement of terminal course objectives.
TUITION: $1440.
Diploma: English as a Second
Language/480
5960 English As A Second Language/960 (960 hours)
DURATION OPTIONS: Each course is
from Monday to Friday inclusive.
|
48 months / 1 hours daily |
16 months / 3 hours daily |
9.6 months / 5 hours daily |
|
24 months / 2 hours daily |
12 months / 4 hours daily |
8 months/ 6 hours daily |
OBJECTIVES:
1.) perform more effectively on present job using improved English language
skills; 2.) obtain employment using
skills learned previously which could not be utilized due to a lack of English
language skills; or 3.) obtain admission to academic or vocational training
requiring improved English language skills.
STANDARD: Demonstrate mastery of the terminal
objectives of each of the component courses through teacher-graded class
participation, periodic quizzes, and bi-monthly examinations. Passing grade: 65%.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Graduates of this program will be able to use
improved English language skills to perform present jobs more effectively, to
obtain employment with previously learned skills that could not be utilized due
to inadequate English language skills, or to obtain admission to academic or
vocational education requiring improved English language skills.
REQUIRED COURSES: total hours 960*
|
501 English as a Second
Language Level I |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second
Language Level II |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second
Language Level III |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second
Language Level IV |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second
Language Level V |
120 |
|
501 English as a Second
Language Level VI |
120 |
|
502 Business English
Communications |
120 |
|
503 Advanced |
120 |
|
610 TOEFL Exam
Preparation |
80 |
ELECTIVE HOURS:
* Students begin studies at the levels corresponding to their current language
abilities as determined by an oral placement test and remain in the assigned
level for the number of hours indicated unless the instructor recommends a
higher level sooner. Teacher recommendations
are based on student attainment of the course terminal objectives in less than
(or more than) the normal number of hours.
Students may complete less than (or more than) 960-hours of course work
in 960 hours if teachers recommend advancement upon completion of terminal
objectives prior to completion of the course hours. Slower students must complete 65% of the
course hour terminal objectives to maintain satisfactory academic
progress. Therefore, the number of hours
spent in each course will vary according to course placement at registration
and individual achievement of terminal course objectives.
TUITION: $2880.
Diploma: English as a Second
Language/960
7020 Computerized Office Management (1600 hours)
DURATION
OPTIONS: All options are Monday to Friday inclusive.
|
16 months/5 hours daily (4 Terms) |
20 months/4 hours daily (5 Terms) |
26.6 months/3 hrs daily (6 Terms) |
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Office
computer staff play an important role in managing the information flow
essential to business. Graduates should
be prepared for entry-level positions as administrative assistants.
STANDARD: achieve course objective to standard described, with
typing: 40 wpm.
|
REQUIRED COURSES:
total hours |
822 |
201
Keyboarding: Basic Course 120
202
Keyboarding: Advanced Course 120
205
Machine Transcription 30
230
Computer Word Processing 80
300
Business Management 120
301
Business Mathematics 24
401
Office Practice 160
402
Electronic Calculators 48
502
Business English 120
ELECTIVE COURSES: total hours 778
200 Keyboarding
for Information Processing 48
203 Keyboarding:
Expert Course 80
235 Introduction
to Microsoft Word for Windows 80
240 Introduction
to Word Perfect 80
302 Accounting
(First Course) 120
303 Accounting (Intermediate Course) 120
304 Accounting (Advanced I) 60
305 Accounting (Advanced II) 60
310 Import Export Procedures 80
404 Business Communications 72
501 English as a Second Language [any level(s), 120 hours EACH level)] 120
503 Advanced
610 TOEFL Exam Preparation 80
620 College Success 80
900 IBM Computer Graphics 80
925 Database Management 80
930 Introduction
to DOS 80
935 Using Lotus
1-2-3 80
940 Introduction
to Microsoft Windows 80
945 Introduction
to Microsoft Works 80
950 Using Excel
for Windows 80
955 Using the
Internet 80
960 Using
Microsoft Access 80
965 Using
Microsoft PowerPoint 80
970 Computerized
Accounting Using Peachtree 80
975 Using Adobe
PhotoShop 80
980 Using
Microsoft FrontPage 80
985 Using
Windows MovieMaker 80
TUITION: See List of Programs on page 52. Certificate: Computerized Office Management
8002
Accounting (1600 hours)
DURATION
OPTIONS: All options are hours daily from Monday through Friday
inclusive.
|
16 months/5
hours daily (4 Terms) |
20 months/4
hours daily (5 Terms) |
26.6 months/3 hours daily (6 Terms) |
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Program
concentrates on principles of accounting and application to business
management. Graduates should be prepared
for entry-level jobs as computer accounting clerks.
STANDARDS: Achieve each course objective to the standard
described.
REQUIRED COURSES:
total hours 1040
200
Keyboarding for Information Processing 48
201
Keyboarding: Basic Course 120
202
Keyboarding: Advanced Course 120
300
Business Management 120
301
Business Mathematics 24
302
Accounting: First Course 120
303
Accounting: Intermediate 120
304
Accounting Advanced I 60
305
Accounting Advanced II 60
402
Electronic Calculators 48
502
Business English 120
935
Using Lotus 1-2-3 80
ELECTIVE COURSES: total hours 560
230 Computer
Word Processing 80
235
Introduction to Microsoft Word for Windows 80
240
Introduction to Word Perfect 80
310 Import
Export Procedures 80
401 Office
Practice 160
404 Business
Communication 72
501 ESL [any
level(s)] (each level) 120
503 Advanced
610 TOEFL Exam
Preparation 80
620 College
Success 80
900 IBM
Computer Graphics 80
925 Database
Management 80
930
Introduction to DOS 80
940
Introduction to Microsoft Windows 80
945
Introduction to Microsoft Works 80
950 Using Excel
for Windows 80
955 Using the
Internet 80
960 Using
Microsoft Access 80
965 Using
Microsoft PowerPoint 80
970
Computerized Accounting Using Peachtree 80
975 Using Adobe PhotoShop 80
980 Using Microsoft FrontPage 80
985 Using Windows MovieMaker 80
TUITION: See List
of Programs on page 52.
Diploma: Accounting
8010 Computer-Assisted Accounting (1600 hours)
DURATION
OPTIONS:
All options are daily Monday through Friday inclusive.
|
16 months / 5 hours (4 Terms) |
20 months / 4 hours (5 Terms) |
26.6 months / 3 hours (6
Terms) |
OCCUPATIONAL
OBJECTIVE: This program concentrates on
the principles of accounting and their use, through computer applications in
today's businesses and industries. Graduates should be prepared for entry-level
employment as computer accounting clerks.
STANDARDS: achieve course objectives to standards described,
including typing: 25 wpm.
|
REQUIRED COURSES: total
hours |
912 |
201
Keyboarding: Basic Course 120
230
Computer Word Processing 80
300
Business Management 120
301
Business Mathematics 24
302
Accounting (First Course) 120
303
Accounting (Intermediate Course) 120
401
Office Practice 160
402
Electronic Calculators 48
502
Business English 120
|
ELECTIVE COURSES: total hours |
688 |
200 Keyboarding for Information Processing 48
202 Keyboarding: Advanced Course 120
203 Keyboarding: Expert Course 80
204 Keyboarding: Professional Course 80
205 Machine Transcription 30
230 Computer Word Processing 80
235 Introduction to Microsoft Word for Windows 80
240 Introduction to Word Perfect 80
304 Accounting (Advanced I) 60
305 Accounting (Advanced II) 60
310 Import Export Procedures 80
404 Business Communication 72
501 English as a Second Language [any level(s), hours EACH level)] 120
503 Advanced
604 High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation 120
610 TOEFL Exam Preparation 80
620 College Success 80
900 IBM Computer Graphics 80
925 Database Management 80
930 Introduction to DOS 80
935 Using Lotus 1-2-3 80
940 Introduction to Microsoft
Windows 80
945 Introduction to Microsoft
Works 80
950 Using Excel for Windows 80
955 Using the Internet 80
960 Using Microsoft Access 80
965 Using Microsoft PowerPoint 80
970 Computerized Accounting Using Peachtree 80
975 Using Adobe PhotoShop 80
980 Using Microsoft FrontPage 80
985 Using Windows MovieMaker 80
TUITION: See List of Programs on page 52. Certificate: Computer-Assisted
Accounting
Course of Study
Requirements for F-1 Student Visa Applicants with ESL-Plus (1920 hours)
In order to pursue a full-time ESL-Plus course of
study eligible for F-1 student visa application, students must:
Ř attend four hours per day, five days per week
Ř maintain satisfactory academic progress
Ř have English language skills acquisition as their
primary educational objective
Ř consult with a Faculty Student-Services Associate to
select an appropriate sequence of courses from among those ESL-only and
ESL-plus courses listed in the following “Course Description” section.
* Students begin studies
at the level corresponding to their current language abilities as determined by
an oral placement test and remain in the assigned level for the number of hours
indicated unless the instructor recommends a higher level sooner or later. Teacher recommendations are based on student
attainment of the course terminal objectives in less than (or more than) the
normal number of hours. Students may
complete less than (or more than) course
hours of work in listed individual course hours if teachers recommend
advancement upon completion of terminal objectives prior to (or after)
completion of the individual course hours.
Slower students must complete 65% of the course hour terminal objectives
to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Therefore, the number of hours spent in each course will vary according
to course placement at registration and individual achievement of terminal
course objectives.
TUITION: See List
of Courses on page 53. Certificate:
See List of Courses on page 53.
200 Keyboarding For Information Processing (48 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, Keyboarding for Information Processing
teaches basic keyboarding for information processing and computer
applications.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
·
to
apply rules for English spelling and word formation;
·
to
read and understand English letter combinations and words, word combinations,
sentences, and passages;
·
to
recognize and correct spelling, punctuation, and other English language errors;
and
· to key English text at least 10 wam
with no more than 5 errors in a 5-minute timed writing.
TUITION: $192 Certificate: Keyboarding for Information Processing
201 Keyboarding (Basic Course) (120 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills,
this course builds keyboarding speed and accuracy skills through the production
of personal/business correspondence in English.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
·
apply
rules for English spelling and word formation;
·
read
and understand English letter combinations and words, word combinations,
sentences, and passages;
·
recognize
and correct spelling, punctuation, and other English language errors;
· read and follow directions in English
when practicing keyboarding exercises;
· ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation;
· identify and correct English language errors in
producing documents;
· produce letters, reports, memos,
tables, and other personal-business and business documents from hand-written
and from printed text in English;
· develop touch control of the keyboard and proper
keyboarding techniques; and
·
build basic speed
and accuracy skills (to 25 wpm keyboarding English text with no more than five
errors in five minutes).
TUITION: $480
Certificate: Keyboarding (Basic
Course)
202 Keyboarding (Advanced Course) (120 hours)
PREREQUISITE: Keyboarding
201 or equivalent.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course builds keyboarding skills
through the production of various kinds of business correspondence, of reports,
of tabulations, and of forms from unarranged and rough-draft hand-written and
print copy sources in English.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to better understand and correctly
use English word division and composite words;
· to read and follow directions in
English when practicing advanced keyboarding exercises;
· to ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation; .
· to read and understand English language descriptions
of business situations that will determine the production of documents;
· to synthesize information from various English
language sources that will determine the format of document production;
· to produce letters, reports, memos,
tables, and other personal-business and business documents from hand-written
and from printed text in English, identifying and correcting language errors;
· to develop touch control of the keyboard and proper
keyboarding techniques; and
· to build basic speed and accuracy skills (to 45 wpm,
keyboarding English text with no more than five errors in five minutes).
TUITION: $480 Certificate: Keyboarding (Advanced Course)
203 Keyboarding (Expert Course) (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: Keyboarding
202 or equivalent.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course teaches expert keyboarding
skills through comprehension and application of editing, of abstracting
information, of making decisions, of setting priorities, of planning workflow,
and of following directions.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read and follow directions in
English when practicing advanced keyboarding exercises within integrated business situations experiences
requiring English language reading, discussion, and writing skills;
· to ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation; .
· to read and understand English language descriptions
of complex business situations that will determine the production of documents;
· to synthesize information from various English
language sources that will determine the format of document production;
· to produce within situated
experiences various kinds of letters, reports, memos, tables, and other
personal-business and business documents from hand-written and from printed
text in English, identifying and correcting language errors;
· to develop touch control of the keyboard and proper
keyboarding techniques; and
· to build basic speed and accuracy skills (to 45 wpm,
keyboarding English text with no more than five errors in five minutes).
TUITION: $320
Certificate: Keyboarding (Expert
Course)
205 Machine Transcription (30 hours)
PREREQUISITE: Keyboarding
201 or equivalent.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course teaches students to listen, to
understand, and to transcribe in English word/thought groups through simulated
workplace tasks and materials.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· better understand and correctly use
English word division and composite words;
· understand and correctly use homonyms
in the context of dictation;
· correctly spell English words not
spelled phonetically that typically cause difficulty;
· understand spoken and written
directions in English when transcribing from English dictation;
· ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation;
· read and understand English language descriptions of
business situations that will determine the correct production of documents;
· produce letters from English language
dictation and to identify and correct language errors made by the transcriber and
the person dictating;
· transcribe 15 lines of English
language letter copy in 10 minutes with fewer than 3 errors and to correct 15
50-space lines of copy containing errors in 10 minutes with no more than 1
mistake.
TUITION: $ 120
Certificate: Machine Transcription
230 Computer Word
Processing (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: Typing 20 words per minute or enrollment in
200 Keyboarding for Information Processing or the equivalent.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills, this course builds word processing
speed and accuracy using Word through practice in the production of various
kinds of business correspondence, of reports, of tabulations, and of forms from
unarranged and rough-draft copy sources in English.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· read about word processing situations
and understand what is being discussed or described;
· read and discuss critical thinking
text describing business situations requiring word processing solutions;
· read and follow directions in English
when practicing word processing exercises;
· ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation;
· learn how to formally proofread documents in English,
to proofread them, and to make necessary corrections;
· produce letters, reports, memos,
tables, and other personal-business and business documents from copy in
English, identifying and correcting language errors;
· create and produce original
documents; and
· learn basic word processing using Word, including
entering, formatting, creating tables, using styles and templates, mail
merging, and using graphics
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Computer Word Processing
235 Introduction to MS Word for Windows (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills, this course builds word processing
speed and accuracy using Word through practice in the production of various
kinds of business correspondence, of reports, of tabulations, and of forms from
unarranged and rough-draft copy sources in English.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· read about word processing situations
and understand what is being discussed or described;
· read and discuss critical thinking
text describing business situations requiring word processing solutions;
· read and follow directions in English
when practicing word processing exercises;
· ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation;
· learn how to formally proofread documents in English,
to proofread them, and to make necessary corrections;
· produce letters, reports, memos,
tables, and other personal-business and business documents from copy in
English, identifying and correcting language errors;
· create and produce original
documents; and
· apply basic word processing using Word, including
entering, formatting, creating tables, using styles and templates, mail
merging, and using graphics
TUITION: $320 Certificate: Introduction to Microsoft Word
for Windows
240 Introduction to Word Perfect (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills, this course
builds word processing speed and accuracy through practice in the production of
various kinds of business correspondence, of reports, of tabulations, and of
forms from unarranged and rough-draft copy sources in English.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· read about word processing situations
and understand what is being discussed or described;
· read and discuss summary text describing
business situations requiring word processing solutions;
· read and follow directions in English
when practicing word processing exercises;
· ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation;
·
learn how to
formally proofread documents in English, to proofread them, and to make
necessary corrections; to produce letters,
reports, memos, tables, and other personal-business and business documents from
copy in English using Word Perfect, identifying and correcting language errors;
·
create
and produce original documents in English; and
·
apply basic word
processing using WordPerfect, including entering, formatting, creating tables,
using styles and templates, mail merging, and using graphics.
TUITION: $320 Certificate: Introduction to Word Perfect
300 Business Management (120 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills, this course
introduces students to small business management. Through
reading, discussion, and case study analysis, students develop an understanding
of small business planning, of marketing
and operational strategy development, of legal and financial issues, and of
day-to-day supervision and control procedures.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read about small business
management and better understand what is being discussed or described;
· to interpret the text's English
language adages and quotations as they apply to business situations;
· to analyze and interpret graphs,
charts, and other visual material;
· to read, discuss, and write in
English about cases illustrating typical small business situations or problems;
and
· to develop an individual small
business plan in English.
TUITION: $480 Certificate:
Business Management
301 Business Mathematics (24 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills, this course
teaches elementary business math concepts and
applications.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
·
to
read and better understand English language descriptions of situations
requiring business mathematics activity or solutions;
·
to
read, discuss, and understand directions in English for using arithmetic
functions and skills;
·
to
read, discuss, understand, and respond to English language basic business
mathematics word problems;
·
to
understand the basic vocabulary of payroll, checkbook procedures, marketing,
inventory, depreciation, finance, and investment mathematics; and
· to perform basic arithmetic operations with whole
numbers, decimals, percents, and fractions.
TUITION:
$96 Certificate: Business Mathematics
302 Accounting (First Course) (120 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this first course in an accounting sequence
introduces students to the purposes and
principles of accounting and the practice of fundamental accounting procedures.
Students analyze and apply accounting concepts and procedures to real-life
situations drawn from various types of businesses.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read and better understand written
English language descriptions of accounting, the language of business;
· to develop oral fluency with numbers and numerical
functions;
· to interpret charts, graphs, and
other visual materials;
· to speak and to write in English
about situations and problems requiring accounting activities or solutions;
· to read for detail in the context of
accounting problems and directions;
· to interpret orally and in writing how businesses
communicate with financial statements; and
·
to apply
accounting principles and procedures to analyzing and recording transactions,
to accrual accounting and financial statement, to completing the accounting
cycle, to accounting for merchandising activities, and to merchandise
inventories and sales costs.
TUITION: $480
Certificate: Accounting (First
Course)
303 Accounting (Intermediate Course) (120 hours)
PREREQUISITE: Accounting
302 or equivalent
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this second course in an accounting
sequence expands students' knowledge about the
purposes and principles of accounting and the practice of fundamental
accounting procedures. Students analyze and apply accounting concepts and
procedures to real-life situations drawn from various types of businesses.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read and better understand written
English language descriptions of accounting, the language of business;
· to develop oral fluency with numbers and numerical
functions;
· to interpret charts, graphs, and
other visual materials;
· to talk and to write in English about
situations and problems requiring accounting activities or solutions;
· to read for detail in the context of accounting
problems and directions;
· to interpret how businesses communicate with financial
statements
· to understand the concept and forms
of accounting information systems; and
·
to apply
accounting principles and procedures to cash and internal control; to
receivables and short-term investments; to plant assets, natural resources, and
intangibles; to current liabilities; and to partnerships
TUITION: $480
Certificate: Accounting
(Intermediate Course)
304 Accounting (Advanced I) (60 hours)
PREREQUISITE:
Accounting 303 or equivalent
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this third course in an accounting sequence
expands students' knowledge about the purposes
and principles of accounting and the practice of fundamental accounting
procedures. Students analyze and apply accounting concepts and procedures to
real-life situations drawn from various types of businesses.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read and better understand written
English language descriptions of accounting, the language of business;
· to develop oral fluency with numbers and numerical
functions;
· to interpret charts, graphs, and
other visual materials;
· to talk and to write in English about
situations and problems requiring accounting activities or solutions;
· to read for detail in the context of
accounting problems and directions;
· to interpret how businesses communicate with financial
statements
·
to apply
accounting principles and procedures to equity transactions and corporate accounting,
term liabilities, long-term investments, reporting and analyzing cash flows,
analysis of financial statements, and managerial accounting and job order cost
accounting concepts and principles.
TUITION:
$240 Certificate: Accounting (Advanced I)
305 Accounting (Advanced II) (60 hours)
PREREQUISITE: Accounting
304 or equivalent
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this fourth course in an accounting
sequence expands students' knowledge about the
purposes and principles of accounting and the practice of fundamental
accounting procedures. Students analyze and apply accounting concepts and
procedures to real-life situations drawn from various types of businesses.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read and better understand written
English language descriptions of accounting, the language of business;
· to develop oral fluency with numbers and numerical
functions;
· to interpret charts, graphs, and
other visual materials;
· to talk and to write in English about
situations and problems requiring accounting activities or solutions;
· to read for detail in the context of
accounting problems and directions;
· to explain orally and in writing how businesses
communicate with financial statements; and
·
to apply
accounting principles and procedures to process cost accounting, cost
allocation and performance measurement, cost-volume-profit analysis, master
budgets and planning, flexible budgets and standard costs, and capital
budgeting.
TUITION:
$240 Certificate: Accounting (Advanced II)
310 Import-Export Management (80 hours)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills, this course
provides an introduction to global markets, to the major trading nations and trading
blocs, and to the processes and procedures that govern import and export
management.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· read about import-export management
and better understand what is being discussed or described;
· analyze and interpret graphs, charts,
and other visuals;
· read, discuss, and write in English
about cases illustrating typical import-export situations or problems;
· identify global markets, major trading nations, and
trading blocs; and
·
discuss and write
in English about basic processes and procedures that govern import and export
management.
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Import-Export Management
401 Office Practice (160
hours)
PREREQUISITE: Keyboarding 201 or equivalent.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills, this course
introduces students to the issues and trends affecting the 21st
Century office professional, including job searching, information processing,
effective communication, records management, and team building.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· read and better understand English
language descriptions of issues and
trends in the 21st Century office that will affect office
professionals, including workplace diversity, the global marketplace, and
technological advances;
· read about office
practices and procedures and understand what is being discussed or described;
· to interpret the text's charts,
graphs, and other visual material;
· read, discuss, and write in English
about cases illustrating typical office practice issues or problems; and
·
develop resumes,
application letters, and other aspects of office professional career
development.
TUITION:
$640 Certificate:
Office Practice
402 Electronic Calculators (48 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills,
this course introduces students to using the calculator to solve simulated
business and workplace tasks.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· better understand written directions
in English;
· demonstrate knowledge of common
English language business terminology related to everyday business and consumer
problems such as payrolls, purchase orders, invoices, cash and trade discounts,
checking accounts, installment buying, finance charges, etc.;
· ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation;
· read and understand English language descriptions of
business situations that will determine the correct production of calculator
solutions;
· learn how to convert to and from the metric system;
· read, write, and show explanations
about concepts; and
·
work
at 119 spm
TUITION:
$ 192 Certificate: Electronic Calculators
404 Business Communications (72 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills,
this course emphasizes the application of correct grammar and punctuation to
letters, memos, reports, and other forms of personal and business
communication.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· recognize and solve common sentence problems in
English;
· understand how context affects meaning and to correct
grammar and other writing choices;
· recognize and use correct English grammar in context
with an emphasis upon grammar and usage issues for ESL writers;
· understand and use correct punctuation, mechanics, and
spelling in business writing; and
·
use English
language skills to develop letters, memos, and other common forms of
personal-business and business communication.
TUITION: $288 Certificate: Business Communications
501 English
As A Second Language I-VI (120 hours [each level])
501.1
ESL I
PREREQUISITE: none.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A
first level ESL course that introduces beginning students to basic vocabulary,
spelling, grammar, conversation, pronunciation, and other ESL skills.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of
the course, students should be able to listen, speak, read, and write using the
present and simple past tenses.
501.2 ESL II (NorthStar: Introductory)
PREREQUISITE: ESL I or High Beginners
placement test score.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A second level
ESL course that continues to reinforce beginning student's vocabulary,
spelling, grammar, conversation, pronunciation, and other ESL skills in
present, past, and future tenses.
OBJECTIVES: By course end,
students should be able to listen, speak, read, and write using the present,
future, and past tenses.
501.3
ESL III (NorthStar: Basic/Low Intermediate)
PREREQUISITE: ESL II or Low
Intermediate placement test score.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A
third level ESL course that introduces intermediate students to a higher level
of difficulty and fluency than ESL II, requiring compound tenses and more
extensive vocabulary.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of
the course, students should be able to listen, speak, read, and write using
compound tenses and more extensive vocabulary than expected of beginning ESL
students.
501.4
ESL IV (NorthStar: Intermediate)
PREREQUISITE: ESL III or Intermediate placement test score.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A fourth level ESL course that introduces intermediate
students to a higher level of difficulty and fluency than ESL III requiring
compound tenses and more extensive vocabulary.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of
the course, students should be able to listen, speak, read, and write using
compound tenses and more extensive vocabulary than expected of ESL III
students.
501.5
ESL V (NorthStar: High Intermediate)
PREREQUISITE: ESL IV or High
Intermediate placement test score.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A
fifth level ESL course that introduces advanced students to a higher level of
fluency than previous ESL courses, including compound and complex sentence
structures.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of
the course, students should be able to listen, speak, read, and write using
compound and complex sentences and more extensive vocabulary than expected of
ESL IV students.
501.6
ESL VI (NorthStar: Advanced)
PREREQUISITE: ESL V or
Advanced placement test score.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A sixth level ESL course that introduces advanced
students to a higher level of fluency and more complex structures than previous
courses.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of
the course, students should be able to listen, speak, read, and write using
longer complex sentences and more extensive vocabulary than expected of ESL V
TUITION: $480 per 120 hours Certificate: English as a Second Language Level ___
502 Business
English Communications (120 hours)
PREREQUISITE: English 501, Level VI, or equivalent.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Business English teaches English language
skills designed to help students communicate more successfully in a business
environment. The course emphasizes
writing as a process of development that includes drafting, writing, editing,
and reading for clear expression and correct language use.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students are expected:
· to understand the process of
writing;
· to use different patterns of
development;
· to understand the difference between
correct writing and effective writing;
· to understand how context affects meaning, grammar,
and other writing choices;
· to recognize and solve common sentence problems in
English;
· to recognize and use correct English grammar in
context with an emphasis upon grammar and usage issues for ESL writers;
· to understand and use correct punctuation, mechanics,
and spelling in business writing; and
· to know how to write error-free, effective
documents.
TUITION: $480 Certificate:
Business English Communications
503 Advanced Reading & Writing (120 hours)
PREREQUISITE: English 501, Level VI, or equivalent.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced
OBJECTIVES: By the end of
the course, students should be able:
·
to understand and
implement the various stages of the writing process, including rough drafts and
revision;
· to understand the difference between
correct writing and effective writing;
·
to understand how
context affects meaning, grammar, and other writing choices;
·
to manipulate
sentence, paragraph and essay structure in ways that achieve clarity, variety,
and coherence;
·
to eliminate the
most common types of errors;
·
to recognize and
solve common sentence problems in English
·
to write
examination essays responding clearly to the essay question;
·
to write a
multi-paragraph essay with a clearly identified thesis, development, and
conclusion; and
·
to read in ways
that reflect attention to the effective writing process.
TUITION:
$480 Certificate: Advanced Reading & Writing
604 High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation
(120 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help students
prepare for the language arts and subject areas GED Tests of the State of
OBJECTIVES: By the end of
the course, students will have:
· studied GED's blend of power and time testing;
· practiced pacing themselves in response to test
questions;
· practiced the skills levels tested by the language
arts writing test, including the essay component; and
·
reviewed and
practiced the skills levels tested by the social studies, science, language
arts (reading and literary), and mathematics tests
TUITION:
$480 Certificate: High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation
610 TOEFL Exam Preparation (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: English
501, Level VI, or equivalent.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is designed to help prepare
students for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
OBJECTIVES: The course has
three objectives:
1. To strengthen language skills covered by the
TOEFL exam. These skills include
listening, reading, structure/written expression, and writing.
2. To provide understanding of and experience with test-taking
strategies specific to the TOEFL.
3.
To provide practice
test taking related to the specific language skills tested by TOEFL.
TUITION: $320
Certificate: TOEFL
Examination Preparation
620 College Success (160 hours)
PREREQUISITE: English 501, Level VI, or equivalent
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills, College
Success is designed to inform students about American colleges and teach
strategies that aid college success. The
course will be taught in a small class environment with lecture, discussion,
small group work, and individual student presentations. Course topics will include an overview of
American higher education and an introduction to the college application
process, to learning psychology, and to life and lifelong learning strategies
that make for successful postsecondary learners.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students are expected:
· to understand English language explanations of the
American system of education communicated in oral or written forms;
· to read, write, and speak about differences between
the American system and those in their home countries;
· to read American college catalogs and other
postsecondary promotional material and demonstrate understanding of concepts
and terminology;
· to locate and understand information for international
students on college web-sites or in college publications;
· to understand and follow directions for correctly
completing the application process;
· to write an autobiographical or other personal essay
in English in a format typically found on college applications;
· to read, write, and talk about learning styles and
other aspects of cognitive psychology affecting individual learning; and
·
to obtain valid
and apply information from college web-sites, from automated library catalogs,
and from electronic periodical databases and to communicate findings to others
TUITION:
$640 Certificate: College Success
900 IBM Computer Graphics (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: 235 Using
MS Word, 955 Using the Internet, and 950 Using MS Excel or 960 Using MS
Access or the equivalents
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
web page development concepts, features, functions, and applications using Adobe PhotoShop.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· read about graphics software and
Photoshop and understand what is being discussed or described;
· read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· read documents and descriptions of
situations and decide how to use Photoshop applications to design, develop, and
customize image files;
· ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation;
· write simple explanations of procedures used or
results obtained;
· explain the design and content of Photoshop
presentations;
· understand the basics of creating Photoshop images
from sources;
· understand how Photoshop can be
applied to real world situations;
· understand how to navigate toolbars
and use menus to customize Photoshop; and
·
understand
how to use other Photoshop features.
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Using IBM Computer Graphics
925 Database Management (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course teaches English in the context
of an introduction to Microsoft Access. The
course focuses on the English language skills needed by beginning Access
users. Students learn English when reading
about and discussing databases, in general, and Access, in particular; when
following directions to complete exercises;
and when asking questions and finding answers to Access related
topics.
OBJECTIVES: By the end
of the course, students should be able:
· to read about Access and understand
what is being discussed or described;
· to read and follow directions in
English when practicing textbook exercises;
· to read documents and descriptions of
situations in English and decide how to use Excel spreadsheet applications to
organize and present information;
· to ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation;
· to write simple explanations in English of procedures
used or results obtained;
· to practice speaking English when explaining the
content of Access database elements
· to understand the basics of creating an Access
database;
· to understand how Access can be
applied to real world situations;
· to understand how to navigate
toolbars and use menus to customize Access; and
· to understand how to use other Access
features.
TUITION: $320 Certificate: Database Management
930 Introduction to DOS (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
the DOS operating system and common DOS commands and tasks.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to understand the concept of computer
architecture and of an operating system, in general, and the DOS operating
system, in particular;
· to read about DOS situations and
understand what is being discussed or described;
· to ask questions concerning concepts and
implementation
·
to
read and follow directions when practicing DOS textbook exercises; and
·
to
understand DOS commands, including those for file and directory
management.
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Introduction to DOS
935 Using Lotus 1-2-3 (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
Lotus 1-2-3, including Lotus concepts,
features, functions, and applications.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read about Lotus 1-2-3 situations
and understand what is being discussed or described;
· to read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· to read about simple cases requiring
a Lotus solution and to decide how to present useful information in spreadsheet
or graph form that addresses the problem;
· to ask questions concerning concepts and
implementation;
· to explain orally and in writing procedures used or
results obtained;
· to explain to others the content of Lotus
spreadsheets, charts, and graphs;
· to understand the basics of creating a Lotus
spreadsheet or graph;
· to understand how to navigate
toolbars and use menus to customize Lotus; and
·
to
understand how Lotus 1-2-3 can be applied to problems in daily life, in
different fields, and in real world situations.
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Using Lotus 1-2-3
940 Introduction to Microsoft Windows (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While developing English language skills, this course
introduces students to Windows concepts, features, functions, and applications.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read about Windows and understand
what is being discussed or described;
· to read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· to ask questions concerning concepts and
implementation;
· to explain orally or in writing procedures used or
results obtained;
· to understand the basics of the Windows operating
system;
· to understand how to navigate
toolbars and use menus to customize Windows; and
·
to
understand how to use Windows features.
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Using Microsoft Windows
945 Introduction to MS Works (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
Microsoft Works concepts, features, functions, and applications.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read about Works and understand
what is being discussed or described;
· to read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· to read descriptions of situations
and decide how to use Works applications to replicate, organize, or otherwise
present information;
· to ask questions concerning concepts and
implementation;
· to write simple explanations of procedures used or
results obtained;
· to explain the content of spreadsheet or database
documents;
· to understand the concept of universal features and
its application to Works and other Microsoft programs;
· to understand how to navigate
toolbars and use menus to customize Works; and
·
to
understand how to use other Works features.
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Using Microsoft Works
950 Using Excel for Windows (80
hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
spreadsheet concepts, features, functions, and applications using Excel.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read about spreadsheets, in
general, and about Excel, in particualr, and understand what is being discussed
or described;
· to read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· to decide how to use Excel to
organize and present information for described situations;
· to ask questions concerning concepts and
implementation;
· to explain to others procedures used or results
obtained;
· to explain the information contained in Excel
spreadsheets, charts, and graphs;
· to understand the basics of creating a Excel
spreadsheet or graph;
· to understand how Excel can be
applied to real world situations;
· to understand how to navigate
toolbars and use menus to customize Excel; and
·
to
understand how to use other Excel features.
TUITION: $320 Certificate: Using Excel for Windows
955 Using the Internet (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
the structure of the Internet and provides direction and practice in using the
Internet correctly to obtain valid information for personal, for business, and
for academic use. The course emphasizes
good searching skills and includes practice in developing a personal web
page.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read about Internet basics and
understand what is being discussed or described;
· to read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· to ask questions concerning concepts and
implementation;
· to explain procedures used or results obtained;
· to understand the basics of Internet searching that
produces valid information for personal, for business, and for academic
use;
· to understand how to create a
personal web page; and
·
to
understand how to use other World Wide Web features.
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Using the Internet
960 Using Microsoft Access (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
Access concepts, features, functions, and database applications.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able:
· to read about Access and understand
what is being discussed or described;
· to read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· to decide how to use Access
applications to organize and present information in response to specific
situations;
· to ask questions concerning concepts and
implementation;
· to explain orally or in writing the procedures used or
results obtained;
· to explain the content of Access database elements
· to understand the basics of creating an Access
database;
· to understand how Access can be
applied to real world situations;
· to understand how to navigate
toolbars and use menus to customize Access; and
·
to
understand how to use other Access features.
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Using Microsoft Access
965 Using Microsoft PowerPoint (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
PowerPoint multi-media concepts, features, functions, and applications.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· read about multimedia presentation
software and PowerPoint and understand what is being discussed or described;
· read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· decide how to use PowerPoint
applications to organize and present information in response to specific
situations;
· ask questions concerning concepts and implementation;
· explain procedures used or results obtained;
· understand the basics of creating a PowerPoint
presentation;
· understand how PowerPoint can be
applied to real world situations;
· understand how to navigate toolbars
and use menus to customize PowerPoint; and
·
understand
how to use other PowerPoint features.
TUITION: $320 Certificate:
Using Microsoft PowerPoint
970 Computerized Accounting Using Peachtree (80 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
computerized accounting concepts, features, functions, and applications using
Peachtree.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· read about computerized accounting
and Peachtree and understand what is being discussed or described;
· understand the differences between
computerized and manual accounting;
· read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· decide how to use Peachtree for accounting solutions in
response to specific situations;
· ask questions concerning concepts and implementation;
· explain Peachtree procedures used or results obtained;
· explain Peachtree problems and solutions;
· understand how to navigate toolbars
and use menus to customize Peachtree; and
·
understand
how to use other Peachtree features.
TUITION:
$320 Certificate: Computerized Accounting Using Peachtree
975 Using Adobe PhotoShop (160 hours)
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
computerized concepts, features, functions, and applications using
PhotoShop.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· read about graphics software and
Photoshop and understand what is being discussed or described;
· read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· read documents and situation
descriptions and use Photoshop applications to design, develop, and customize
images;
· ask questions in English concerning concepts and
implementation;
· write simple explanations of procedures used or
results obtained;
· explain the design and content of Photoshop
presentations;
· understand the basics of creating Photoshop images
from sources;
· understand how Photoshop can be
applied to real world situations;
· understand how to navigate toolbars
and use menus to customize Photoshop; and
·
understand
how to use other Photoshop features.
TUITION: $640 Certificate: Using Adobe Photoshop
980 Using Microsoft FrontPage (160 hours)
PREREQUISITES: 235 Using
Microsoft Word, 955 Using the Internet, and 950 Using Microsoft Excel or
960 Using Microsoft Access or the equivalents
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
web page development concepts, features, functions, and applications using
FrontPage.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students should be able to :
· read about web page creation and
FrontPage and understand what is being discussed or described;
· read and follow directions when
practicing textbook exercises;
· use FrontPage applications to create
and publish web pages in response to specific situations;
· ask questions concerning concepts and implementation;
· explain procedures used or results obtained;
· create and publish a basic FrontPage web from
"scratch;"
· understand how to navigate toolbars
and use menus to customize FrontPage; and
·
understand
how to use other FrontPage features.
TUITION: $640 Certificate:
Using Microsoft FrontPage
985 Using Windows Movie Maker (80
hours)
PREREQUISITES: none
COURSE DESCRIPTION: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
Windows Movie Maker. While developing
subject area-specific English language skills, students will learn how to
create movies on the computer using a variety of media and to output their
movies to a variety of source.
OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students using
subject area specific English vocabulary should be able to:
·
read about video
editing software and Movie Maker and understand what is being discussed or
described;
·
read and follow
directions when practicing textbook exercises;
·
read documents
and descriptions of situations and decide how to use Movie Maker applications
to design, develop, and customize video compositions;
·
ask questions in
English concerning concepts and implementation;
·
write simple
explanations of procedures used or results obtained;
·
explain the
design and content of Movie Maker presentations;
·
understand the
basics of gathering video assets;
· understand how to edit video assets by trimming and
organizing them and by garnishing them with title tracks, special effects, and
transitions;
· understand how to use AutoMovie to create stand-alone
movies; and
· understand how to output their created videos to tape
or disk, e-mail, or the Web.
TUITION: $320
Certificate: Using Windows Movie
Maker
1. Admissions Requirements
The Institute welcomes
applications from individuals seriously interested in acquiring the knowledge
and skills necessary for entry-level employment. Applicants are accepted without regard to
race, color, national origin, creed, sex, or physical handicaps.
Applicants for admission
to programs must have a high school diploma or equivalency and be beyond the
age of compulsory schooling.
Applicants for admission
to individual courses need not be high school graduates.
2.
Admissions
Procedures For Programs
The applicant must
complete the Institute's "Application For Admission" and return it to
the school.
An interview will be
arranged. The purpose of the interview
is to explore the applicant's career goals and abilities as they relate to the
Institute's programs and courses.
Arrangements will be
jointly made by the applicant and the Institute to forward to the Institute the
applicant's official high school transcript of grades. The Institute provides a release form for
this purpose.
Upon acceptance and in
accordance with New York State Education Department Regulations, the applicant
and Institute complete an "Enrollment Agreement." The Agreement specifies all costs, payment
methods, and programs of instruction.
Although a personal
interview is required of all applicants, out-of-town or foreign students who
register by mail and meet other requirements may schedule the interview upon
their arrival in
3.
Advanced Standing
Required courses may be
waived for students who can demonstrate proficiency in the competencies taught
in those courses, based on OBJECTIVE performance criteria. Documentation of how students demonstrate
proficiency in competencies is maintained in the student's file.
A student given advanced
standing must complete the total approved hours for the program unless an
amended enrollment agreement is signed for the remaining hours.
In TAP approved programs,
students given advanced standing must be enrolled for a minimum of 1440 hours
in total at a minimum rate of 24 hours per week. Advanced standing does not imply
"transfer hours" which are defined below.
4.
Transfer Of Hours
Students who request
transfer of hours are required to present transcripts of previous studies for
evaluation. A transfer of hours may be
granted for hours completed in an approved course or program from another licensed
or registered school or a registered program at a degree granting institution
or in recognized post-secondary institutions, at the discretion of the
President or his designee, after an evaluation of the student's transcript.
A student given transfer
of hours has only to complete the number of approved instructional hours for
the program minus the number of transfer hours granted by the Institute.
The President or his
designee reserves the right to test students before a final determination is
made. Tuition adjustments will be made
as required.
5.
Student Visa
Applications (Form / I-20)
The Institute is
authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant foreign students. A foreign student may register by mail or
through a relative or friend in the
· Student's full name.
· Month, day, and year of birth.
· Complete address in the
· Complete, permanent address abroad.
· Course or program of study (subjects and duration).
· Name and address of responsible relative or friend in
the
· A copy of the affidavit of support filed with the
American Consulate.
· Payment of the required tuition deposit.
(This amount is deducted from the total tuition for the course selected.)
· A certificate or transcript from the last school
attended.
The Institute will
complete the form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) and send it to the student
for presentation to the proper consular officials. Upon providing this information, the student
will receive two copies of the Enrollment Agreement for his/her signature. One copy is returned to the Institute
together with a transcript or certificate from the school last attended. The material is placed in the student's file
and becomes a permanent part of the student's record. Transcripts and certificates are not returned.
6.
Financial
Assistance
Pay-As-You-Learn Plan. The Institute
seeks to make its courses and programs of study affordable to the greatest
number of students. A Tuition Payment
Plan makes it possible for students to "pay as they attend" without
interest charges.
Other Agencies. The
Spanish-American Institute has also accepted students through the Office of
Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), WIN,
Manpower, the Commission for the Visually Handicapped, TRA, and the Social
Security Administration.
Federal Pell Grants. Pell grants
are awards to help students who qualify pay for their education. These grants provide a foundation of
financial aid, which may be added to aid from other Federal and non-Federal
sources. All
PELL Grants are paid to
eligible students at the Institute twice per award year via credit to their
tuition accounts and to book accounts with prior permission of the student. Continued eligibility is contingent on
maintaining satisfactory academic progress and on availability of federal
funds.
Applications are
available through the Institute's Financial Aid office, high school guidance
offices, public libraries, or by writing directly to Federal Student Aid
Programs,
Federal Loans. Federal loans
are low-interest loans to help students pay for their education. The Institute does not currently participate
in the Federal Stafford Loan Program (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan
(GSL)) and Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) or Federal
Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS) programs.
A loan is a serious responsibility.
All loans must be repaid. Each student should borrow only the amount
needed to meet educational expenses. It
is strongly advised that students do not take on financial obligations that
they might not be able to meet. Before
taking out a loan, students should ask if they have taken advantage of all
other federal and state aid programs for which they might qualify.
Additional
Information. Additional information is available through
the Institute's Financial Aid Office, in the Institute's Resource Centers, or
by contacting the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation: www.hesc.state.ny.us.
Students may seek
assistance in obtaining financial aid information from members of the
Institute's administration and staff in the Institute's student administrative
offices.
Financial Aid Applications
may be obtained through the financial aid office.
Eligibility is determined
based on an approved needs analysis system, which determines an amount the
family can contribute towards the applicant's cost of attendance. Aid amounts are approved based on the
student's need.
The Institute receives
aid funds directly. The Institute
credits tuition due and, if applicable, returns funds to the student for
non-direct educational expenses.
Average Cost of
Attendance. The following represents the average cost for
a student to attend the Institute for one academic year.
|
EXPENSE ITEMS |
Commuting from parents home No dependents |
All others |
|
Tuition & Fees |
$5,450 |
$5,450 |
|
Books & Supplies |
600 |
600 |
|
Room & Board |
1,500 |
4,331 |
|
Personal Expenses |
1,625 |
2,444 |
|
Transportation |
546 |
546 |
|
TOTAL |
$9,721 |
$13,371 |
7.
Tap Grant Waiver
Criteria
Tap students may be
granted a waiver of "good academic standing" standards. The waiver is
not automatic. The waiver is granted
only by the President or his designee under the following conditions, if it is
determined that there is a reasonable expectation that the student will meet
future requirements, if said waiver is in the student's best interest, and if:
· the waiver is discussed with the student and signed
agreement obtained;
· the reason for student's failure to meet requirements
is assessed & evaluated;
· a complete written record of waiver, evaluation
findings, and determination becomes a part of the student's record; and
· only one waiver may be granted to a student who
received a first award in 1981-1982 or after.
8.
Refund Policy
The Institute adheres to the
refund policy on the Enrollment Agreement given to students at
registration. It reads as follows:
I. AFTER SIGNING THIS
AGREEMENT BUT BEFORE STARTING CLASS THE SCHOOL KEEPS: the non-refundable
registration fee of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) per course or program. (Registration fee is additional to tuition
but is deducted from last payment.)
II. AFTER STARTING CLASSES THE SCHOOL KEEPS:
A.
The ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100) registration fee per course or program PLUS
the stated cost of such textbooks, tools, materials, supplies, etc. as have
been issued by the school and accepted by the student, PLUS: The school keeps
tuition
1. FOR QUARTER ENROLLMENTS
(all courses): If termination occurs
week #
|
1st Quarter of 1st
Enrollment |
Quarter 1 or 2 * of
subsequent enrollments |
subsequent Quarters |
|
|
week 1 |
0% |
0% |
25% |
|
week 2 |
20% |
25% |
50% |
|
week 3 |
30% |
50% |
75% |
|
week 4 |
40% |
75% |
100% |
|
week 5 |
50% |
100% |
100% |
|
week 6 |
50% |
100% |
100% |
|
week 7 |
60% |
100% |
100% |
|
week 8 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
2. FOR First-Time Students in
TERM ENROLLMENTS (all programs), The school keeps:
|
For withdrawal in: |
Term 1 |
2nd Term |
Subsequent Terms * |
|
Week #1 |
0% of the term tuition |
* |
20% of the term tuition |
|
Week #2 |
20% of the term tuition |
* |
35% of the term tuition |
|
Week #3 |
20% of the term tuition |
* |
50% of the term tuition |
|
Week #4 |
30% of the term tuition |
* |
70% of the term tuition |
|
Week #5 |
40% of the term tuition |
* |
100% of the term tuition |
|
Week #6 |
40% of the term tuition |
* |
100% of the term tuition |
|
Week #7 |
50% of the term tuition |
* |
100% of the term tuition |
|
Week #8 |
50% of the term tuition |
* |
100% of the term tuition |
|
Week #9 |
60% of the term tuition |
* |
100% of the term tuition |
|
Week #10 |
100% of the term tuition |
* |
100% of the term tuition |
3. FOR Non-First Time TERM
ENROLLMENTS students (all programs), The school keeps:
|
For withdrawal in |
Term 1 |
2nd Term |
Subsequent Terms * |
|
Week #1 |
0% of the term tuition |
* |
20% of the term tuition |
|
Week #2 |
20% of the term tuition |
* |
35% of the term tuition |
|
Week #3 |
35% of the term tuition |
* |
50% of the term tuition |
|
Week #4 |
50% of the term tuition |
* |
70% of the term tuition |
|
Week #5 |
70% of the term tuition |
* |
100% of the term tuition |
|
Week #6 |
100% of the term tuition |
* |
100% of the term tuition |
*
If the student withdraws in the second term, the school must use the first term
schedule unless the school demonstrates that no significant educational change
occurred in the program as of the student's last date of attendance. Significant Educational Change is defined as
non-functioning equipment which adversely affects the student's program,
material change in the student's schedule as agreed to at enrollment,
substitution of teacher in a course after instruction begins if the teacher
does not possess necessary language skills in approved language of instruction
in order to effectively communicate subject matter to students, or significant
increase in student-teacher ratio.
4. FOR ENROLLMENTS OF MORE
THAN TWELVE MONTHS:
A student who cancels during the first twelve months is refunded all monies in
advance for the second twelve months or part thereof.
5.
FOR ENROLLMENTS UNDER THE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP): The total program
tuition is divided by four. Program
length: 64 weeks. Term #1=16 weeks; #2=16 weeks; #3=16 weeks; #4=16 weeks.
B. ALL REFUNDS ARE MADE WITHIN THIRTY
(30) DAYS. Although not required, written notice of
cancellation is recommended. Refunds are
computed as of the last date of recorded attendance. Failure of a student to notify the President
in writing of withdrawal may delay refund of tuition due pursuant to Section
5002 of the Education Law.
C. Diplomas, Certificates of
Completion, and academic transcripts are not issued until the student meets all
requirements and monetary obligations.
D. Students dismissed for
improper conduct, poor attendance, failing progress, or tuition arrears are not
relieved of financial obligations as specified in this Enrollment Agreement.
9.
Enrollment
Agreement
Each student who registers at the Institute is given an enrollment
agreement which indicates: course of
study, course length, tuition rate per class, total tuition required, payment
plan (first payment and weekly payment), starting and ending dates of the
course, and the refund policy. This enrollment agreement is signed by
authorized personnel of the Institute and by the student. One copy is made a permanent part of the
student's file. No promises other than
those so specified in this agreement are binding.
10.Tuition
The tuition and fees are
specified on the supplement enclosed with this catalog.
11.Financial Aid Refund Distribution Policy
If a student withdraws and
according to the cancellation and refund policy a refund is due, the method of
determining what portion of any refund is allocable to Title IV Federal
Financial Aid Programs will be in accordance with the provisions or paragraphs
of 668.22 of the Federal Regulations.
Distribution of any allocable refunds among Title IV Programs will be in
the following order: Stafford Loan, SLS,
PLUS, PELL.
12.Financial Aid Repayment Distribution Policy
Students receiving cash
disbursements to cover non-direct educational expenses will not receive payment
until expenses have been incurred.
13.Student Loan Pro-Rata Refund Clause
Effective September 1991, all
Stafford Loan Recipients whose withdrawal occurs during the first six months of
enrollment are eligible for a pro-rata refund or the refund stated on their
enrollment agreement, whichever results in a larger refund.
1. Office Hours
The Institute's offices at
215 West 43 Street, Manhattan, second floor, are open for information,
registration, and conferences from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday
through Friday inclusive, except on school holidays.
2.
Student Program
Card
Each student receives a
program card on the first day of classes.
The program card indicates hours, subjects, and room assignments. It must be presented to each teacher for
admission to class. Students should
retain the program card at all times.
3.
Program Changes
Each student's program is the
result of consultation at the time of registration. Program changes can be made only after
further discussion with administrative personnel and a complete understanding
of the reason for the requested change and the effect the change will have on
the student's scholastic and career goals.
4.
Attendance And
Tardiness
Regular
attendance is required for all classes.
Daily attendance is taken in all classes and all absence and tardiness
is reported to the office. No credit for
attendance will be given for a class session in which a "class cut"
occurs.
Absences. When
a student must be absent from classes, the student must:
· telephone the office at (212) 840‑7111 to
report the reason for absence and
· provide the Institute with a written explanation for
the absence upon returning to classes.
Tardiness. Promptness
in school is important preparation for the business world. Students must report to classes on time. Three class late arrivals s of more than five
minutes are charged as one absence.
Faculty members may exclude students chronically arriving more that
fifteen minutes late without good cause, should this condition result in
disruption to the other students or the teacher.
Students arriving more that
thirty minutes late do not receive credit for the class hour for TAP financial
aid purposes.
Notification of
Absence. When a student is absent more than five times in a
calendar month, a notice is sent to the student's home directing him/her to
meet with school personnel and advising of possible loss of certificate/diploma
eligibility, loss of financial aid, or loss of student visa status.
A
student who is absent for more than 20% of the total course time and who
has not maintained satisfactory grades or academic progress will be
dismissed. Students dismissed for any
reason are not relieved of the monetary obligations stated in the Enrollment
Agreement.
5.
Textbooks And
Materials
Students
may not attend classes without the required textbooks and materials. Credit is not extended for the purchase of
textbooks or materials in the Institute's Bookstore.
6.
"Fair
Use" Duplication of Copyrighted Classroom Material Guidelines
The
Spanish-American Institute requires faculty to observe the legal restrictions
on duplication of copyrighted material in the United States Copyright Law. The duplication of multiple copies of print
and graphic material for classroom use is restricted by the Law's "fair
use" guidelines.
While the Law
does not provide an exact measure of the amount of copyrighted material that a
faculty member may duplicate without first seeking permission from or making
payment to the author or publisher of the copyrighted material, it does provide
guidelines restricting the nature and amount of material that may be duplicated
and the amount that may be duplicated in any time period.
The
Spanish-American Institute strives to provide teachers and students with
comprehensive copyrighted required textbook and workbook materials for all
courses. Faculty are encouraged to
maximize the use of school textbooks and workbooks in their classes and to use
additional material only when absolutely necessary. In those instances, The Spanish-American
Institute has adopted the following "fair use" requirements for
multi-copying of copyrighted material, consistent with standards used at many
other postsecondary institutions.
Faculty
members are required to observe the following school copyright policy,
whether the material for classroom use is being duplicated by the
Spanish-American Institute or by a source outside the school:
1.
"Consumable
works" such as workbook material may never be copied for classroom
use.
2.
The same item
shall not be duplicated over and over again.
3.
No more than 10%
or 1,000 words, whichever is less, of a longer prose work may be
duplicated for classroom use.
4. For all other material, consult with the Dean of
Academic Affairs before duplicating multiple copies.
7.
Homework
Homework
is assigned regularly and is an important part of the learning process. All students are expected to complete
assignments to the best of their ability and to present them in class on the
due day.
8.
Make-Up
Assignments / Tests
Students must satisfactorily
complete an equal amount of make-up work for the time they are absent. Students who require more than eight days
beyond the scheduled course completion date may be charged at the hourly rate
for the additional time. A student who
misses 20% of the total course time and who has not maintained
satisfactory grades or academic progress will be dismissed.
Make-up Examinations. When a student
does not take an examination for valid reasons, a make-up examination is
required within ten days of the student's return to classes. The instructor schedules such make-up
examinations.
Incomplete Status. A
student who has received an "INC" for whatever reason must rectify
this deficiency within ten days or receive a failing grade for the subject in
which an incomplete was given.
9.
Dress Code
The
Institute does not have a uniform or standard dress requirement. Students may dress in casual, comfortable
attire; they are expected to be neat and presentable at all times. Their manner and dress should reflect credit
on themselves and on the Institute.
10.Leave Of Absence
A
student who requires a leave of absence must submit the request in writing to
the office. If the leave is granted, the
student will be permitted to suspend his/her course of study for a period not
to exceed three months. The student may
then resume without loss of time or tuition paid.
Students
receiving Title IV federal financial aid may receive no more than one leave of
absence per twelve (12) month period which may not exceed sixty (60) days in
duration except in the case of students who provide the Institute with a
written recommendation from a physician for a leave of absence of more than
sixty days based on a medical condition.
When a student returns from
an approved leave of absence, the student shall be placed in the instructional
program at the point commensurate with the skill level retained by the student
at the time of his or her return. For
leaves of less than 30 calendar days, there will be a counseling session to
determine the student’s retention level.
For leaves in excess of thirty days, in addition to the counseling
session, faculty members will assess the student’s retention level and provide
instruction accordingly.
Loan
recipients requesting a leave of absence are subject to a sixty (60) day
maximum leave. An extended leave may be
granted under special medical circumstances.
11.Grading Scale
Student grades are assigned
as follows:
Table 1 Grading Scale
|
LETTER GRADE |
POINTS |
|
MEANING |
|
A |
4.0 |
90-100% |
honors |
|
B+ |
3.5 |
85-89% |
excellent |
|
B |
3.0 |
80-84% |
above average |
|
C+ |
2.5 |
75-79% |
average |
|
C |
2.0 |
70-74% |
satisfactory |
|
D |
1.5 |
65-69% |
passing |
|
F |
0. |
60-64% |
failing |
|
W |
- |
|
withdrawal |
|
I |
0. |
|
incomplete |
|
N |
- |
|
new student |
|
Ab |
0 |
|
Exam Absence |
12.Maintaining Satisfactory Progress
Academic
Progress. In order to maintain good academic standing, a student
must achieve a grade of at least 65% and attain a cumulative average of not
less than 70% (Grade Point Average: 2.0).
There are six grade reporting periods in each calendar year. The Institute assesses satisfactory progress
for students at the:
·
end of each
student's academic year,
·
quarter point of
the regular time frame,
·
halfway point of
the regular time frame,
·
quarter point of
the established maximum time frame of the program,
·
halfway point of
the established maximum time frame of the program, and
· three-quarter point of the established maximum time
frame of the program.
Students not maintaining
satisfactory academic progress at the regular halfway point will be placed on
probation until the halfway point of the maximum time frame.
The maximum time frame in which a student must complete his/her
educational objective is 1.5 times the standard program length for normally
progressing students of the same enrollment status. At the halfway point of the maximum time
frame of a program, the student must have successfully completed at least 60% of
the clock hours attempted toward the educational objective. The minimum grade-point average at the
halfway point of the maximum length must be 1.5.
At the 75% point of the
maximum permitted length, the student must have completed 65% of the clock
hours attempted toward the educational objective and the grade point average
must be 1.75.
A student on academic probation is
considered to be making satisfactory progress during the probationary
period. At graduation the minimum grade
point average must be 2.0. Evaluations
are conducted at least once every academic year at the 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%
point of the maximum program length.
Please see Table
2 Satisfactory Progress on page 49 below.
Incomplete Status. A student who has received an "INC"
(incomplete) for whatever reason must rectify his/her deficiency within ten
(10) days or be considered failing in his/her grade for the course in which an
incomplete "INC" was given.
Withdrawals. A student who
withdraws from a course prior to completing the course requirements earns a
grade of "W" and zero points for that course. A student who withdraws from or repeats a
course for whatever reason, must complete the program with the required number
of courses within the time frame allowed.
A failing grade will not be included in the student’s grade point
average if the student repeats and passes the course. Only the passing grade will be calculated in the
average. In order to maintain financial
aid eligibility, a student must:
·
be enrolled in a
program of study
·
be attending a
minimum of twelve hours per week
· maintain satisfactory progress as stated in this
catalog
Repeated Courses
Grades. Grades earned for courses repeated due to
failure to obtain a passing grade replace the failing grade in computations of
satisfactory academic progress except with respect to the computation of the
maximum time frame permitted to complete the program.
Pass/Fail Grades. The Institute does not use pass/fail grades. See Grading
Scale on page 47 for a explanation of the Institute's grading scale.
Non-Credit, Remedial Coursework.
Non-credit remedial classes
are not available. Students requiring
extra help or tutoring should contact the Dean of Students for assistance. Hours beyond the normal program elective and
required hours and are not included in the computation of satisfactory academic
progress.
Extended Enrollment
Status. A student determined to not be making
satisfactory progress at the evaluation points described above may be continued
in extended enrollment status at the discretion of the Dean of Students for an
unlimited period of time, provided that the student and Dean discuss and agree
in writing to the following:
·
the student is
not eligible for additional student aid while in extended enrollment status;
·
the student is
responsible for all financial arrangements with the school;
·
the student is
not enrolled in an eligible program for the purpose of student aid eligibility;
and
·
the school may
charge the student for tuition and fees during extended enrollment, but is not
required to do so.
While in extended enrollment
status,
·
students must
seek to correct any academic deficiencies by taking additional course hours, retaking
courses they have failed and upgrading their skills;
·
students who
exceed one and half times the normal course length in extended enrollment
status do not receive the original academic credential for which they enrolled
but may receive a certificate of completion; and
·
the Institute
will calculate refunds from the last day of attendance, not including extended
enrollment.
Re-establishing
Satisfactory Academic Progress. A student may reestablish satisfactory
progress after failing to maintain the minimum standards if:
1)
the student
successfully retakes previously failed courses or upgrades the skills
applicable to the student's educational objective so that the recalculated GPA
and successful completion percentage meet or exceed the minimum requirements;
2)
the student is
evaluated by interview with the Dean of Students or his designee to determine
that the student has the desire and academic ability to progress satisfactorily
in the program; and
3) after reestablishing satisfactory progress, the
student is placed on academic probation until the next evaluation point.
13.Grade Reporting Procedures
Students are tested regularly and must achieve a
satisfactory grade in order to maintain good standing. Examinations are given bi-monthly to measure
student progress. All grades are entered
on official grade sheets by the teacher and submitted to the office for entry
on individual student records. A
Progress Report (report card) is given to each student after each bi-monthly
examination period. Final grades for
each course in a program are calculated by taking a straight average of each of
the weekly grades recorded by instructors on the weekly attendance
rosters. Course final grades are
weighted by course hours when calculating grade point averages for programs.
14.Academic Warning and Probation
Students who receive a
cumulative average below 70% (Grade Point Average of 2.0) will be placed on
academic warning for eight weeks and are expected to improve their grades in
the next examination period. Such students
will be extended guidance, extra classes, and homework in an effort to improve
upon their performance.
To remain eligible for
continued New York State (TAP) financial assistance, students must continually
maintain a cumulative minimum average of 70%.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of State financial assistance
until a 70% average is achieved.
Academic Warning / Probation Appeal Procedure. Students
may provide information about mitigating or special circumstances relating to
academic probation within three weeks of being placed on academic
probation. The Academic Warning and
Probation Appeals Committee consisting of the Institute's President and Deans
will evaluate this information. A
determination will be made within ten (10) days of receipt of the student's
written appeal.
15.Evaluation Points in the Academic Program
Table 2 Satisfactory Progress
|
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TABLE |
|||
|
Required Evaluation
Point |
Minimum GPA |
Minimum % Successful
Completion of Courses Attempted |
|
|
** |
25% of maximum program
length |
1.25 |
55% |
|
* |
50% of maximum program length |
1.50 |
60% |
|
* |
75% of maximum program length |
1.75 |
65% |
|
* |
100% of maximum program
length |
2.00 |
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
** |
End of First Academic Year |
1.25 |
55% |
|
** |
End of Second Academic Year |
2.00 |
60% |
|
* |
Students not meeting
standards will be dismissed; probation is not allowed at this point |
||
|
** |
Students not meeting these
standards are considered for probation |
||
This table should be used together with the minimum
successful completion standards, starting with item Maintaining Satisfactory
Progress on page 47.
Table 3 Maximum Program Length Table
|
MAXIMUM PROGRAM LENGTH
TABLE |
||||
|
Normal Program Length |
Maximum Program Length |
25% of Maximum Program
Length |
50% of Maximum Program
Length |
75% of Maximum Program
Length |
|
720 hours |
1080 hours |
270 hours |
540 hours |
810 hours |
|
960 hours |
1440 hours |
360 hours |
720 hours |
1080 hours |
|
1600
hours |
2400
hours |
600
hours |
1200
hours |
1800
hours |
16.Program Graduation Requirements
To meet the Institute's program
graduation requirements for the programs listed below, the student must:
1.
pass all courses
in the Program of Instruction with a grade of 65% or higher,
2.
have a cumulative
average of at least 70% (Grade Point Average: 2.0),
3.
have the listed
Keyboarding skills, and
4.
have met all
financial obligations to the Institute.
Table 4 Program Graduation Requirements Table
PROGRAM TITLE |
Typing |
|
7020
Computerized Office Management |
40
wpm |
|
8001
Basic Accounting |
25
wpm |
|
8002
Accounting. |
40
wpm |
|
8010 Computer-Assisted Accounting |
25 wpm |
17.Course Certificates of Completion
To meet the Institute's
graduation requirements for a Certificate of Completion in a course, the
student must:
·
have a minimum
passing grade of 65% for the course,
·
meet the skills
requirement of the course, and
·
have met all
financial obligations to the Institute.
18.Academic Year
Since the Institute employs
the continuous enrollment method, there are no specific "registration
dates." New students are admitted
to classes on the second Monday of each month.
There are, therefore, 12 start dates a year. All programs are designed so that students
are able to progress systematically through each lesson. Students are tested regularly. Students must pass required tests in order to
maintain good academic standing.
19.Academic Calendar
The Institute is open
year-round except for the following holidays.
The holidays listed below correspond to those observed by
|
Martin
Luther King Day |
Labor Day |
|
Presidents'
Day |
Columbus
Day |
|
Good
Friday |
Veteran's
Day |
|
Memorial
Day |
Thanksgiving
(2 days) |
|
Independence
Day |
Christmas
Vacation |
20.Class Hour Schedule
|
9:15 a.m. |
to |
10:05 a.m. |
|
10:10 a.m. |
to |
11:00 a.m. |
|
11:05 a.m. |
to |
11:55 a.m. |
|
12:00 noon |
to |
12:50 p.m. |
|
1:00 p.m. |
to |
1:50 p.m. |
|
1:55 p.m. |
to |
2:45 p.m. |
|
2:50 p.m. |
to |
3:40 p.m. |
|
4:00 p.m. |
to |
4:50 p.m. |
|
5:00 p.m. |
to |
5:50 p.m. |
|
5:51 p.m. |
to |
6:41 p.m. |
|
6:42 p.m. |
to |
7:32 p.m. |
|
7:33 p.m. |
to |
8:23 p.m. |
|
8:24 p.m. |
to |
9:14 p.m. |
21.Instructional Hour
The
Institute measures course work in units called instructional hours. An
instructional hour equals fifty (50) minutes of classroom instruction.
22.List of Programs
|
Program Number |
Diploma
Programs |
Hours |
Tuition * |
Page |
|
5480 |
English as a Second Language/480 |
480 |
$1440 |
17 |
|
5960 |
English as a Second Language/960 |
960 |
$2880 |
18 |
|
8002 |
Accounting |
1600 |
$9600 ** |
20 |
|
|
Certificate Programs |
|
|
|
|
7020 |
Computerized Office Management |
1600 |
$9600 ** |
18 |
|
8010 |
Computer Assisted Accounting |
1600 |
$9600 ** |
21 |
*
Non-refundable Registration Fee(s), books and materials are additional.
** Tuition is $2400 per term, calculated as
follows:
Full-Time tuition, 5 hours
daily, 16 months, is 4 terms times $2400 (i.e. $ 9,600)
Part-Time tuition, 4 hours
daily, 20 months, is 5 terms times $2400 (i.e. $12,000)
Part-Time tuition, 3 hours
daily, 27 months, is 6 terms times $2400 (i.e. $14,400)
Prospective students and
faculty may obtain course syllabi directly from the Institute's web site
at: www.sai2000.org. Students without Internet access may request
print copies from the Institute's administrative staff.
23.Course of Study Requirements for F-1 ESL-Plus Student
Visa Applicants
|
Number |
Course
Titles |
Hours |
Sessions |
Tuition
per Session |
Page |
|
Special Note: any
combination of 3, 6, 9 or 12 month sessions totaling 24 months is permitted |
|||||
|
Varies with collaborative course selection |
Individual educationally appropriate selection from Course List below |
1920 |
2 sessions of |
$2880 per session |
22 |
|
4 sessions of |
$1440 per session |
||||
|
8 sessions of |
$840 per session |
||||
24.List of Courses
|
Number |
Course
Titles |
Hours |
Tuition |
Page |
|
200 |
Keyboarding for
Information Processing |
48 |
192 |
23 |
|
201 |
Keyboarding (Basic Course) |
120 |
480 |
23 |
|
202 |
Keyboarding (Advanced
Course) |
120 |
480 |
24 |
|
203 |
Keyboarding (Expert Course) |
80 |
320 |
24 |
|
205 |
Machine Transcription |
30 |
120 |
25 |
|
230 |
Computer Word Processing |
80 |
320 |
|
|
235 |
Introduction to Microsoft
Word for Windows |
80 |
320 |
26 |
|
240 |
Introduction
to Word Perfect |
80 |
320 |
26 |
|
300 |
Business Management |
120 |
480 |
27 |
|
301 |
Business Mathematics |
24 |
96 |
27 |
|
302 |
Accounting (First
Course) |
120 |
480 |
27 |
|
303 |
Accounting (Intermediate
Course) |
120 |
480 |
28 |
|
304 |
Accounting (Advanced I) |
60 |
240 |
28 |
|
305 |
Accounting (Advanced II) |
60 |
240 |
29 |
|
310 |
Import
– Export Management |
80 |
320 |
29 |
|
401 |
Office Practice |
160 |
640 |
29 |
|
402 |
Electronic Calculators |
48 |
192 |
29 |
|
404 |
Business
Communication |
72 |
288 |
30 |
|
501 |
English As A Second
Language (Levels I-VI each) |
120 |
480 |
31 |
|
502 |
Business English |
120 |
480 |
32 |
|
503 |
Advanced
|
120 |
480 |
32 |
|
604 |
High School Equivalency
Diploma Preparation |
120 |
480 |
33 |
|
610 |
TOEFL Exam
Preparation |
80 |
320 |
33 |
|
620 |
College Success |
160 |
640 |
33 |
|
900 |
IBM Computer Graphics |
80 |
320 |
34 |
|
925 |
Database Management |
80 |
320 |
34 |
|
930 |
Introduction to DOS |
80 |
320 |
34 |
|
935 |
Using Lotus 1-2-3 |
80 |
320 |
35 |
|
940 |
Introduction to Microsoft
Windows |
80 |
320 |
35 |
|
945 |
Introduction to Microsoft
Works |
80 |
320 |
35 |
|
950 |
Using Excel for Windows |
80 |
320 |
36 |
|
955 |
Using the Internet |
80 |
320 |
36 |
|
960 |
Using Microsoft Access |
80 |
320 |
37 |
|
965 |
Using Microsoft PowerPoint |
80 |
320 |
37 |
|
970 |
Computerized Accounting
Using Peachtree |
80 |
320 |
37 |
|
975 |
Using Adobe PhotoShop |
160 |
640 |
38 |
|
980 |
Using Microsoft
FrontPage |
160 |
640 |
38 |
|
985 |
Using Windows Movie
Maker |
80 |
320 |
39 |
1. Free and Low Cost Gyms, Health Clubs and Pools
Spanish-American
Institute
Student
Cub Notes
Free and
Low Cost Gyms, Health Clubs and Pools
NYC Department of Parks Recreation Centers
Recreation Centers: The NYC Department of Parks has many Recreation Centers throughout
All Recreation Centers offer a wide range of
programs such as aerobics, dance, tai chi, fencing, computer classes, and
art. Many programs are free and open to
the general public but many require membership.
You do not need to be a
Costs: Free and membership programs. Standard annual membership is $50 for Recreation Centers and $75
for Recreation Centers with pools. (Do
you know anyone 55 and older? The senior
membership is only $10 a year.)
Standard membership provides scheduled access to the
gym, pool, and other facilities.
Instructor-led courses such as aerobics, martial arts, music, or yoga may
require an additional fee.
Membership and Program Information: Go to the www.nycgovparks.org home page. On the “Facilities” menu, click on
“Recreation Centers.” On the “Recreation Centers” page, you will find information
about membership and fees. You will also
see links to Recreation Facilities by borough (Bronx, Brooklyn,
On the “Facilities” menu, you may also want to check
out other NYC Department of Parks facilities such as beaches, ice skating
rinks, nature centers, running tracks, soccer fields, etc.
Recreation Centers: There are several Parks Department Recreation
Centers in each borough. After
you go to the “Recreation Centers” page and click on a borough, you will find a
list of the centers in that borough with their addresses, phone numbers, and
web links. The list will look like that
for
Manhattan Recreation Centers: The following 15 Recreation Centers
are in
2.
Manhattan
Recreation Centers
\e
Manhattan
Recreation Centers
|
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|
|
Alfred
E. Smith Recreation Center |
Pelham
Fritz Recreation Center |
|
*Asser
Levy Recreation Center * |
Thomas
Jefferson Rec Center (CD) |
|
*Tony
Dapolito Recreation Center * |
*Recreation Center 59 * Near Spanish-American Institute |
|
*Chelsea
Recreation Center |
J.
Hood Wright Recreation Center |
|
Recreation
Center 54 |
Highbridge
|
|
Hamilton
Fish Rec Center (CD) |
Morningside
Park (Satellite) |
|
*Hansborough
Recreation Center |
North
Meadow (CBO) |
|
Jackie
Robinson Recreation Center |
|
Spanish-American
Institute
Student Club Notes
3.
Free Flu,
Tetanus, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B Shots
New York City Department of Health Walk-In
Clinics
Health Department walk-in
immunization clinics provide immunizations and vaccines for adults, including
hepatitis B, tetanus, and pneumococcal vaccines. Influenza vaccine is offered
seasonally. Flu vaccine is being provided at the
clinics listed below. No appointment is necessary; persons will be seen on a
first come first served basis.
Call the Health Department's
Immunization Hotline at 311
for further information about available vaccination services.
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CLINIC |
POPULATION
SERVED |
DAYS/TIMES
OF OPERATION |
TRAVEL
DIRECTIONS |
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Tremont Health
Center |
Children >= 4
years of age and Adults |
Mon, Tues, Thurs and
Fri |
#2 or #5 train to
East Tremont Ave-West Farms Square, or # 4 train to Burnside Ave, then #40 or
#42 bus to Arthur Ave |
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|
Children >= 4
years of age and Adults |
Mon thru Fri |
C or E train to |
|
|
Adults |
Tues Wed Thurs |
#7 train to |
|
|
Children >= 4
years of age and Adults |
Mon Wed Fri |
B or Q train to |
|
|
Adults (Flu and Pneumonia Shots) |
Monday |
Near the |
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4.
“English through
the Arts” ~ Request for Proposals
Student Club
Request for Proposals
The
Founders
“English
through the Arts”
Students and faculty are invited
to submit proposals for use of the space to feature their accomplishments in
such areas as music, poetry, song, dance, painting, photography, drawing, and
illustration.
Come see me in Room One.
Help us feature the very special talents
of our very special students and teachers and make our 52nd year the
most memorable yet!
Dante V. Ferraro, President
Paul Schiffman, Dean of Students
Enroll Now for
DOUBLE TIME Bring a Friend
and Get 4 more classes DAILY FOR YOURSELF too! Super
Intensive · NEW STUDENTS: · CURRENT STUDENTS: Bring a Friend Enroll for English ~ Computer ~ Accounting o YES! Call me with more information. o No, not right now, but keep me in mind for future
courses. My E-Mail: ______ @ ______________ Name______________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________ City________________________________ State_______ Zip_________ Phone__________________ Spanish-American
Institute 215 West 43 Street voice: 212.840.7111 fax: 212.719.5922 info@sai2000.org www.sai2000.org
English Language and
more:
Enroll now for any 4 classes a day of English or Computer or Accounting and
add any other 4 classes a day at
no extra cost.
Bring a friend who enrolls for SUPER INTENSIVE ENGLISH and
increase the balance of your current course to SUPER INTENSIVE too!
Get Double Time!
4 classes a day and
ADD
4 MORE classes daily
(8 classes daily Mon thu Fri!)
at NO EXTRA COST!
Photo 1 Founders David Schiffman (left)
and Frank J. Ferraro (right) with graduates c. 1965
