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2008-2009

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Newport Business Institute

BULLETIN 2008-2009

VOLUME NO. 53

941 WEST THIRD STREET

WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701

Telephone: (570) 326-28691-800-962-6971

Fax: (570) 326-2136


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LETTER FROMTHE PRESIDENT

Making the choice to

improve the quality of

your life is the first big

step. Choosing

Newport Business

Institute is your next

step. We have been a

leader in business

education for over

53 years. Our

programs are

designed to meet

the current job

requirements of

employers. At

Newport Business

Institute, we provide

a high-quality

education and

hands-on experience.

Newport Business

Institute provides

you with the training

and skills that are

required for life-longcareer success.

J. Bryant Mullen

President

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Our History...Newport Business Institute (formerly Williamsport School of

Commerce) was founded in 1955 by Raymond A. Cornelius and

Sara E. Cornelius and continued under their leadership until

September 1976. The school was purchased and formed into

Williamsport School of Commerce, Inc., under the laws of

Pennsylvania. The school is administered by J. Bryant Mullen and

Michelle L. Mullen. Neither subsidized nor endowed, the institution is

entirely dependent for its continuous success upon the quality of its training as evidenced

by the achievement of its graduates.

In June of 1982, The Williamsport School of Commerce purchased the former Clay

Elementary School from Williamsport Area School District. Built in 1963, this

beautiful brick building has six spacious classrooms for instructional use. In January1996 the name was changed to Newport Business Institute, Inc. Although located in a

residential area, it is still not far from the business district.

Shortly after the building was purchased, air conditioning was added to allow the

students to study in a comfortable environment during the warm, summer months.

Newport Business Institute continues to make every effort to beautify the campus. The

purchase of adjacent property will allow for future expansion should the need arise.

MissionNewport Business Institute is a coeducational institution offering career-oriented

programs of study in the field of business. Applications for admission are accepted

without regard to race, creed, sex, national origin or physical handicap.

The school perceives as its major role the training of men and women in the secretarialsciences and first-line management skills necessary for success in any of several

positions in the business community. The school concentrates on business instruction as

the fundamental pursuit of the institution. Therefore, the school endeavors to provide each

student with the tools that he or she will find useful and marketable.

Newport Business Institute realizes the importance of general related studies, which not

only complement the basic program, but also are an integral part of the overall learning

environment.

Lectures, classroom discussions, student activities, and personal counseling are combined

to train an employable business graduate. In all programs, emphasis is given to business

ethics, interpersonal relationships, and the fostering of self-esteem on the part of the

student.

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Corporate OfficersJ. Bryant Mullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President/Treasurer

Michelle L. Mullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President/Secretary

AdministratorsMary O. Weaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director

Susan A. Crago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administrative Assistant

Penny J. Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Career Development Coordinator

David Andrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Admissions Representative

Leaders Preparing Leaders Faculty

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Janice E. MorehartAssociate Degree in Secretarial

Science, Williamsport Area

Community College

B.S. & M.S., Business Education

Bloomsburg State College

Keyboarding

Accounting

Mathematics

Human Relations

Exec. Office ProceduresDictation

Speedwriting

Payroll

Legal Office Procedures

Electronic Calculators

Dr. Valerie L. Doebler

Doctorate of Chiropractic, NY

Chiropractic College

B.S., Biology/Chemistry, Lock

Haven University

Anatomy and Physiology

Medical Terminology

Medical Records

Medical Office Procedures

Electronic Spreadsheets

Insurance Coding

Keyboarding

Larry J. Manikowski

B.B.A., Cum Laud, MarketingFort Lauderdale University

Psychology of Success

Real Estate

Sales Management

Law

Marketing

Geography of Pennsylvania

Public Speaking

Debra L. CroccoB.S., English

Shippensburg University

Keyboarding

Executive Office Procedures

Legal Office Procedures

Records and Database Management

Communication


James TrickB.S., English and French

Bloomsburg State College

Word / Information Processing

Communication

Keyboarding

Executive Office ProceduresLegal Office Procedures

Legal TerminologyComputer Concepts

Martha J. Bryant

M. Ed., Bloomsburg University of PA

M.B.A., Accounting/Business

Management, Wilkes University

B.S., Health & Physical Education,

Lock Haven State College

A.A.S., Accounting, Williamsport

Area Community College

A.A.S., Business Management,

Williamsport Area Community

CollegeAccountingPayroll

TaxCost

MathematicsComputer Accounting Applications


Electronic Spreadsheets


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Admission RequirementsA high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) isrequired for admission to all programs if the student desires to graduateand receive an Associate in Specialized Business Degree. A

demonstrated readiness for the program selected must be shown,although no previous instruction in business subjects is required.

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

Associate in Specialized Business Degrees are awarded for specified

two-year programs and certificates are awarded for classescompleted.

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

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

How to ApplyThe application form for admission must be filled out and returnedto the Admissions Department with a $25 application fee. This feedefrays in part the expenses of investigating records, of advisingapplicants, and of other services provided by the AdmissionsDepartment. This fee is fully refundable if the student requests to bewithdrawn from consideration within seven business days of submit-ting the application. After seven days, the school may retain the fee.

The fee is not credited toward tuition.

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

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

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

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

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Each

candidate

for admission

is considered

individually

on merit and

potential.


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Admission From Other CollegesNewport Business Institute will accept credits from other ACICS(Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools)accredited institutions. We will also accept credits earned at other

institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the United StatesDepartment of Education. Transfer of academic credit will be basedon an official transcript mailed directly to Newport BusinessInstitute from the prior institution using our official transcriptrequest form. Upon receipt of the transcript the evaluation processwill begin. Credit will be granted to the extent that the subjects forwhich credit is requested are parallel in content and intensity to thesubjects offered at our school. When a question arises concerningcourse content for transfer, a syllabus or catalog from the transfer-

ring institution will be required to determine if the course will beaccepted.

A grade of C of better will be required to transfer a credit. Transfer

credits count toward the quantitative standard but not toward the

qualitative standard.

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

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

The following may be considered appropriate reasons fortermination:

1. Failure to make academic progression or to meet thespecial skill requirements.

2. Proven case of dishonesty.3. Excessive absenteeism.

4. Failure to pay school charges.

5. Improper student conduct.

Students terminated for the above reasons will receive an F grade

for the courses scheduled. The F grade will be included on all

transcripts.

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TuitionAs of September 8, 2008, the charge for regular courses of four orfive classes is $3,300. All tuition is payable at the beginning of eachquarter. At that time the student should have made a tuition paymentor have completed financial arrangements. Students scheduled forfewer than four classes will be charged $825.00 per class. The schoolreserves the right to change tuition and fees as conditions may require.

The total tuition for the 90 quarter credit-hour programs is $19,800.

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

These include:

Application Fee (Due with Application) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25.00

Not refundable after 7 days unless applicant is not accepted.Graduation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00

Covers all charges relating to graduation including

Associate in Specialized Business Degree or certificate.

Equipment Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 150.00

(Payable each quarter by all students except practicum term)

*Laptop Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 300.00

(Payable each quarter by all students who do not have their own

laptop except practicum term)

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

Transcript Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2.00

Reserved Parking / Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25.00 / 15.00

(Payable each quarter) Non-refundable and Non-transferableEstimated Books & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 360.00

(Payable each quarter)

Advance Tuition Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00

To reserve a place in the incoming class and is applied

toward the first quarters tuition. Should the student

decide not to attend, the deposit will be returned.

Delinquent AccountsStudents will not be given an Associate in Specialized Business

Degree or a transcript of record, including grades, until school

indebtness has been fully paid.

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Financial Aid Programs...

There are many ways to get financial help. Once you have decided

upon a Newport Business Institute education, we can assist you in

obtaining the various means to pay for your education and are eager to

serve in this regard.

STATE HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTStudents enrolled in

programs of 1800 hours or longer are eligible to apply for the State

Higher Education Grant of the Pennsylvania Higher Education

Assistance Agency.

PELL GRANT PROGRAMThis is the Federal Program whichprovides funds to eligible students after high school. The Grant funds

up to $4,731 per year.

FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PLAN (FFELP)

Students enrolled in programs at Newport Business Institute are

eligible for the Guaranty Loan Program of the Pennsylvania

Higher Education Assistance Agency. PHEAA provides needed

funds for qualified students in amounts up to $3,500 first year and

$4,500 second year, and repayment may be deferred until six months

after graduation and spread over a period as long as ten years.

Complete information is available from the financial aid office orlending institution.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE LOANS FROM OTHER STATES

Students who are residents of other states are eligible for loans

through the organization set up to make such loans in those states. In

general, the funds provided can equal $3,500 per year and are

available to qualified students who are high school graduates and

residents of those states.

NEWPORT BUSINESS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPSThe

school awards up to three scholarships a year valued up to one-half

of the total tuition cost. The awarding of any federal or state grants

will affect the value of the scholarship.

If the scholarship recipient earns a 3.0 QPA minimum for the 2008-

2009 academic year, his or her scholarship will be extended through

the 2009-2010 academic year.

The Newport Business Institute Scholarship Committee selectsrecipients based upon scholastic achievement (high school 3.0 QPA

minimum) and financial need. All applicants for the scholarship must

submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation/reference

before the Scholarship Committee meets. The recipients must be

of good moral character and maintain academic excellence. The

scholarship is open only to high school seniors.

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We can

assist you

in obtaining

the various

aids to pay

for your

education

and are

anxious to

serve in

this regard!


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FBLA SCHOLARSHIPSThe Newport Business Institute awards

a Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship.

The school awards one (1) scholarship to a member of Future

Business Leaders of America chapter in Pennsylvania. Interested

FBLA members should secure a Pennsylvania FBLA Scholarship

Application from his or her local advisor and follow the directionsfor applying for a scholarship. The recipient will be selected by the

committee of FBLA advisors and a representative of Newport

Business Institute. The scholarship is valued at one-half of the total

annual tuition cost.

The individuals financial need will be the determining factor for

selection. A 3.0 quality point average is required during the period

the scholarship is in effect.

Applicants should indicate by letter their interest in applying for the

scholarship. The deadline for all scholarship applicants is March 16,

2009. The scholarship is open to only high school seniors.

Federal Assistance Programs

Newport Business Institute is approved for training students underthe following programs:

G.I. BILLVeterans eligible for education and training under the

Title 38 of the United States Code are entitled to a legislatively set

monthly allowance from the Veterans Administration while attending

the school in an approved program of study.

WAR ORPHANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCEThis

program provides financial aid for the education of sons and daughtersof veterans who died during, or as a result of, active service. Benefits

are similar to those of the G.I. Bill. Dependents of disabled veterans

may also be eligible for this program.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR VETERANS

Veterans disabled during wartime and under certain peacetime

service may be eligible for educational benefits and training .

OTHER STATE FEDERAL PROGRAMSFinancial assistancemay be available through such government programs as Workforce

Investment Act (WIA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (for American

Indian Youth), and State Vocational Rehabilitation (for

handicapped), and Training Rehabilitation Act (TRA).

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Deadline

for all

Newport

scholarships

is

March 16.


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Refund Policy

If any student withdrawing has received a Federal Stafford Loan and the loan has been

negotiated by the school and the student, any refund due to the student must be returned to

the lender as a payment on the students loan. If the student is attending Newport Business

Institute for the first term (first term enrollment), the student must be enrolled 30 days beforethe school can negotiate the loan check. If the student withdraws within that 30 days, the

loan check will be returned to the lender and the entire loan will be cancelled.

For students withdrawing from school, after classes begin, the refund of tuition charges

for each term, will be as follows according to the Pennsylvania State Board of Private

Licensed School Regulations:

First WeekFor a student terminating after entering school and starting the course, but

within the first seven calendar days of the quarter, the tuition charges shall not exceed25% of the tuition for the quarter.

After First Seven Calendar DaysFor a student terminating after the first seven

calendar days but within the first 25% of the quarter, the tuition charges shall not exceed

45% of the tuition for the quarter.

After 25%For a student terminating after completing 25% but within 50% of the

quarter, the tuition charges shall not exceed 70% of the tuition for the quarter.

After 50%No Refund for the quarter

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

last date of recorded attendance.

There is no refund of books, fees or supply charges to students who fall under the

Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed School Regulations.

Veterans who withdraw prior to the completion of their courses are calculated on a pro

rata basis. [38 USC, 1776 (c) (13)]

Newport Business Institute Return of Title IV Funds Policy

A portion of Title IV Aid may have to be returned to the appropriate agency when a

student withdraws or is terminated.

The amount of Title IV Aid to be returned will depend upon the date of the students last

recorded day of attendance.

Official notification of withdrawal must be either in writing or orally to:Ms. Mary O. Weaver or Susan A. Crago

In accordance with federal regulations, those students who receive federal financial aid

and who withdraw from the Newport Business Institute during the first 60% of the billing

period will have their federal financial aid adjusted based on the percent of the period

completed prior to withdrawal. That is, students will be entitled to retain the same percent

of the federal financial aid received as the percent of the billing period completed. This

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percent is calculated by dividing the number of days in the billing period (less any

consecutive breaks of 5 days or more) into the number of days completed prior to

withdrawal or termination. There will be no adjustment to federal financial aid after the

completion of at least 60% of the billing period.

Example: # of days completed

# of days in the billing period = % of aid earned

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

Student withdraws with a last day of recorded attendance on the 32nd day of the billing

period. There are 78 days in the billing period:

32

78 = 41.03% of aid earned

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

This policy applies to all federal financial aid. It includes Pell grants, Subsidized andUnsubsidized Stafford Loans, and PLUS loans.

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

returned in the following order:

Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Subsidized Stafford Loans

PLUS Loans

Pell Grants

Other Title IV Aid

Other Federal, State, private or institutional student financial assistance

To the student

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

In most cases of overpayment, the student may consider the repayment of the FederalStafford Loan as satisfactory repayment arrangements.

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

Scholastic RecognitionThe Associate in Specialized Business Degree is awarded to students who successfully

complete the requirements for graduation in specified two-year programs. A certificate is

awarded for a shorter course of study. A transcript of the students record is provided for

all work completed. It is the responsibility of the student to secure the transcript when his

contact with the school is terminated.

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Job Placement

Job placement service is available to all Newport Business Institute

Graduates at no cost. It is important to the Newport Business

Institute community that graduates have every opportunity to find

placement upon graduation. After all, when businesses hire NewportBusiness Institute graduates, it signifies that the school is meeting its

objective. With this in mind, the Career Development Coordinator

maintains a close rapport with the area business community. Through

maintaining and nurturing this rapport, the Career Development

Coordinator can better consider graduates for positions they are

interested in and qualified for.

All placement information can be obtained in the business office.

School hours are planned so that they allow time for part-time

employment. Since Newport Business Institute is located near the

downtown business area, there is always a demand for our students

for afternoon and evening work.

All Associate in Specialized Business Degree graduates of Newport

Business Institute are entitled to placement assistance. No school can

guarantee placement for its graduates; however, we assure all our

graduates full cooperation and assistance in securing employmentupon graduation and also in the future.

We invite recruiters from many companies to visit the school to talk

to the students about future employment. With very few exceptions,

our graduates find the opportunities for positions they have hoped

for. Many of our graduates have been very successful in

business and are well-known leaders in their fields.

Careful consideration is given to Newport Business Institutegraduates who ask for a new job opportunity, regardless of the

number of years that have passed or skills that may have grown

rusty. Refresher training courses are offered by the school.

It is possible in many cases to place Newport Business Institute

graduates not only in the specific field they desire, but also in the

location they specify. Placement is not limited to a particular part of

the country.

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Job

placement

service

is available

to all

Newport

Business

Institute

Graduates

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ReportsReports for each student are issued at the end of each quarter. The reports show the progress

of the student in each program they are pursuing as well as the statement of attendance.

The following is the grading scale:

A-Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90%-100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 quality pointsB-Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80%-89% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 quality points

C-Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70%-79% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 quality points

D-Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60%-69% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 quality pointsF-Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59% or below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 quality pointsI-Incomplete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Credit withheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No QPA ComputedW-Withdraw . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Credit withheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No QPA ComputedTR-Transfer Credit . . . . . . . . .Credit granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No QPA Computed

F*- See Below . . . . . . . . . . . . .59% or below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No QPA Computed

A student will receive a W if he or she withdraws before the end of the 6th week; after

the 6th week, the student will receive an F for the course.

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

Quality Point AverageIt is important that students know their quality point average and keep it above the

minimum 2.0 required to remain off probation and to graduate.

To complete the quality point average:

1. Total the quality points.

2. Divide the total quality points by the number of courses taken.

3. The quotient is your quality point average.

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

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

failing a course.

A student is placed on the Deans List at the end of each reporting period if he or she

maintains a cumulative 3.5 based on the 4.0 system. Individual accumulation of grades is

kept by the teachers and is then transferred at the completion of a course to the students

record card in the school office.

Incomplete & Failing GradesAn I grade indicates incomplete work in class. It is the students responsibility to

complete the course work within two weeks of the end of the previous term. If the work

is not completed within the two weeks, the I grade will be changed to an F; and

it becomes the students responsibility to repeat the course when it is offered again. A

student cannot graduate if he or she has an F in any course.

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AttendanceNewport Business Institute students attend classes four days a week

(Monday through Thursday) from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Teachers

are available for tutoring, counseling, and giving make-up exams.

Each student is expected to be in daily attendance at eachsession. The school should be notified when a student is absent.

Students attending under the veterans program must attend 85% of

the duration of the course in order to attain satisfactory attendance.

When the student has missed 15% of the duration of the course

by excused and/or unexcused absence, his or her training will be

immediately interrupted.

Students will be allowed to miss four (4) periods per class per

twelve-week term. All periods missed will be counted individually.

For example, a student misses Monday and Tuesday all day. He or

she now has two absences for all five class periods scheduled.

Only two more days can be missed without him or her losing a

letter grade.

In the event a student misses five (5) class periods in any one class,

his/her grade will be lowered one letter grade in that class.

If a student misses a total of nine (9) class periods in any one class,

he or she will be dropped another grade in that class. No failing

grade will be given because of attendance.

Any student who misses eight (8) consecutive absences will be

treated as a withdrawal after that eighth (8th) absence. Exception to

missing eight consecutive class days will be when a student is

hospitalized and before the end of the eighth day submits proof of

hospitalization to the Director.

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Newport

Business

Institute,

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you focus

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Excused AbsencesThe following types of absences will be considered by an Appeals Board as excused at

the end of the term for a total of five or more absences. The student must keep

documentation of same until the end of the term for presentation to the Appeals Board.

1. Hospitalization of the student or students immediate family. (The immediate family

shall consist of the students spouse, parents or children.) Students who are

hospitalized may be excused from the aforementioned policy up to twelve (12) days.

After twelve (12) days have elapsed, each case will be considered individually by the

Appeals Board.

2. Death in students family.

A. Three days excused absence will be permitted for the death of a students

spouse, children, parents or brothers and sisters.

B. One day permitted for the death of any other family member.3. Mandatory court appearances.

4. Welfare, WIC, or other appointments that cannot be scheduled for Friday.

5. Interviews for graduating students.

6. Jury Duty.

7. Emergency room outpatient visits. For emergency procedure only. (EXAMPLES:

broken bones, lacerations, other type of critical care. This does NOT include common

illnesses that can be taken care of by family physicians.)

8. Natural Disasters (flood, fire, etc.)

9. Non hospitalized car accidents coming to school.

Documentation shall consist of either a doctors signed verification of the students illness

of the immediate family members illness for hospital stays or an obituary notice for

funerals. The school must be apprised of the reason for the absence within 24 hours or

said absence will be recorded as an unexcused.

Tardies will be counted toward absences. Three tardies will equal one absence. Teachers

will consider a student tardy if he/she misses no more than 30 minutes. After 30minutes, the student will be considered absent. Students leaving a class within the first

45 minutes will be considered absent from the class. Students leaving 45 minutes after

the class will receive a tardy for that period.

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

leave early.

Make-up work is not permitted for the purpose of receiving Veterans Administration

training allowances. Class cuts shall be recorded as absences.

The institution will maintain records of attendance. Absences must be reported to the

Veterans Administration and other federal or state agencies. All full day absences will

be indicated; and, in addition, partial absences will be compiled and reported if this

is appropriate.

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Standards of Satisfactory Progress

The academic year for students enrolled at Newport Business Institute is three 12-week

quarters per year. The school determines at the end of each quarter that a student is

progressing satisfactorily, using the grade point average. The student is notified of

academic probation or academic suspension status by a letter and notification of a

required meeting with the director. At the time of meeting with the director, an academic

probation or suspension form is signed by the student.

The maximum allowable time frame for a student to complete the program in which

he/she has originally enrolled is 1.5 times the length of the program.

Academic Probation/Suspension. Students whose grade point average falls below a 2.0

for any quarter are placed on academic probation for the next quarter. A quarter (term) isthe grading period used in applying these standards. Students placed on academic

probation must have at least a 2.0 grade point average for the probationary quarter and

must complete a minimum of 60 percent of a normal class load during that quarter to

avoid suspension. If the student does not have a grade point average of at least 2.0 for

the probationary quarter, the student is suspended for one quarter unless mitigating

circumstances exist.

Students reentering school after being suspended for one quarter for failure to meet thegrade point average or minimum work completion requirements shall not be eligible for

financial aid during their first quarter of reentry. If the student corrects the deficiency

that caused the suspension by the end of the reentry quarter, financial aid eligibility is

reestablished beginning with the next quarter. If the student does not correct the

deficiency that caused the suspension by the end of the reentry quarter, the student will be

dismissed from the ASB degree program.

Extended Enrollment Status. If a student loses his/her ASB degree status because of

not meeting satisfactory progress or cumulative GPA requirements, he/she may be placed

on an extended enrollment status and may continue training as a certificate

student. Certificate students are ineligible for any federal, state, or other student financial

aid. Reentry into the ASB degree program will be based on the student

achieving a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successfully completing 60% of the

credits attempted. The student may then be eligible for federal, state, or other student

financial aid. However, in no circumstances may the student exceed the 150% maximum

time frame as outlined above and graduate in the original program. Credits taken by the

student on extended enrollment status will be counted as credits attempted and will beused in calculating cumulative GPA.

Appeal Process. Any student certified as not demonstrating satisfactory progress has the

opportunity to appeal the action. Appeals must be in writing to the director. A student

who wishes to appeal a satisfactory progress decision may have special or mitigating

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circumstances. The student should explain what type of circumstances contributed to the

academic problem and what plans the student has to eliminate those potential problems in

the future. Each appeal evaluation is an individual judgment based on the students record

and personal circumstances.

An appeal of the satisfactory progress decision will be taken to the faculty advisor in thestudents program area, the director, and the financial aid administrator. The results of the

appeal will be given to the student and to the financial aid office. In the event a student is

not satisfied with an appeal decision, he/she may appeal to the president of Newport

Business Institute.

Successful student appeals will result in an appropriate individual adjustment to the

satisfactory progress policy. If the appeal is approved, the student will continue in school.

The student will have one quarter to correct all academic deficiencies and will be on

academic probation for that quarter.

Some examples of extenuating personal circumstances for which an appeal may be made

are illness, death of a family member, employment responsibilities, change in program of

study, or the length of time since previous enrollment. Appropriate documentation should

accompany the appeal.

Incompletes. An incomplete is identified on the report card with an I. An incomplete

grade must be removed two weeks after the completion of the course or it automaticallybecomes an F. This time frame may be adjusted at the discretion of the director or

instructor. The incomplete grade has no effect on the GPA. However, the incomplete grade

is considered as credits attempted but not computed in calculating the percentage needed

for satisfactory academic progress. After the two-week period and the course completion,

the student receives his/her grade, and the students GPA and satisfactory academic

progress are recalculated.

Additions/Withdrawals. A student may add a course no later than one week after the

course begins.

A student dropping a course before the end of the sixth week will receive the notation W

on the transcript. A course with the designation of W has no effect on the quarters grade

point average and is not considered as credits earned in calculating the percentage needed

for satisfactory progress. It is, however, counted as credits attempted in determining the

maximum course completion length allowed.

After the sixth week, the student will receive an F for the dropped course. The grade

does have an effect on the quarters grade point average and is considered as credits earnedin calculating the percentage needed for satisfactory progress. It is counted as credits

attempted in determining the maximum course completion length allowed.

Repetitions. A repeated course is identified on the transcript with an asterisk beside the

grade. A student may repeat a course only one time after failing (or receiving a D in a

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course considered a major course). The grade and credits earned for a repeated course are

included when determining the GPA but not when determining satisfactory academic

progress for financial aid purposes.

Change Program/Additional Degree. When a student changes programs or seeks an addi-tional degree, only the credits attempted and grades earned for those courses, that are appli-

cable to the new program will be used to determine satisfactory progress.

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

standard).

Return to School After a Withdrawal. If a student withdraws from school and wishes to

return, he/she must first complete an application form. If the students prior account is paidin full, the admissions office will then send he/she a new enrollment agreement. If a balance

remains on the students account, he/she must contact the financial aid office for payment

arrangements.

Once the financial aid office receives the students application form and enrollment

agreement, it will begin to reinstate the students financial aid if he/she is eligible. If the stu-

dent is returning in a new academic award year, he/she will need to apply for financial aid

by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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

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Graduation RequirementsTo qualify for graduation in the Business Administration Program,

the Secretarial Science-Executive Option Program, the Secretarial

Science-Legal Option Program, or the Secretarial Science-Medical

Option Program, 90 Credit Hours must be attained and have acumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C average) on a 4.0 scale.

(If a student meets requirements for graduation but has not paid all

tuition or other fees due, the student shall graduate but will not be

entitled to a degree, transcript or other documents from the school.)

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Unit of Credit / School YearNewport Business Institute uses the quarter hour as its unit of

credit. A standard quarter hour credit requires 20 hours of lecture

or laboratory, or 30 hours of externship/practicum. Each term is

twelve weeks in length. The school measures and awards creditbased upon quarter hours, notwithstanding that the actual number

of clock hours may also be listed. A student is considered to be in

full-time attendance when carrying twelve quarter hours per term.

A school year is defined as three terms (or quarters).

The above paragraph applies only to those programs operated on a

quarter term (or standard) basis. For those programs operated on a

non-term (or non-standard) basis, the following applies:

A standard hour of credit requires twenty class hours of work-

lab or lecture. The school measures and awards credit based on

the number of credit hours completed, notwithstanding that the

actual number of clock hours may also be listed. A school year

is defined as a minimum of 36 credit hours or a maximum of

45 credit hours.

20 Lectures are equal to 1 quarter credit hour, 20 labs are equal

to 1 quarter credit hour and 30 practicum are equal to 1 quarter

credit hour.

One clock hour equals 50 minutes.

A credit hour is a unit of measure, not necessarily an indicator of

transferability of credit. The receiving institution, rather than the

training institution, decides whether to accept transfers of credits.

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Length of Programs

The two-year Associate in Specialized Business Degree programs

will consist of six (6) twelve week terms (approximately 18

months) for those students making normal academic progress.

Freshman are those students enrolled in their first three terms. Aminimum of thirty-six (36) credits must be obtained before being

considered a senior (second academic level). Failure to meet these

standards of academic progress may result in temporary loss of

financial aid.

Students enrolling in any Associate in Specialized Business Degree

program must attend at least one (1) summer term.

Complaint Procedures

Questions or concerns pertaining to the schools commitment to

satisfying the terms of enrollment should be directed to the schools

director.

In the event the questions or concerns are not satisfactorilyresolved by the Director or by other school officials, interested

individuals or groups may bring the matter in question to the

attention of the State Board of Private Licensed Schools,

Pennsylvania Department of Education, 333 Market Street,

Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, and our Accrediting Council

(ACICS), 750 First Street, NE Suite 980, Washington, DC

20002-4241.

Evaluation of Credit

The school evaluates courses in credit hours.

Books & Supplies

Books and supplies are sold the week before the quarter in which

they are needed.

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Discipline & Dress

The school discipline and dress are similar to those of the modern

business office. Students are expected to be as prompt and faithful

in their school work as they will have to be in business. Since we

are training students for business service, we consider it a part ofour duty to teach them correct business behavior, conduct, and

dress. The dress code will also be in effect on business trips.

Students must not wear jeans (of any color), sneakers, sweatshirts,

T-shirts, or other attire not accepted in a business office.

Room & BoardProspective students need not hesitate about coming to our

friendly city. Many people in the area will accept students for room

and board. The school will assist the student in finding a place to

room, but final arrangement is between the student and the landlord

and must be to the satisfaction of the student as to desirability and

cost. The school assumes no responsibility in selection, rates,

complaints, or safety of the student.

Extracurricular Activities

The school encourages students to participate in outside activities.

All activities are planned by the Student Council and have proved

to be very successful. During the year, various trips have been

planned, along with other activities that the student body elects

to hold. These activities provide an atmosphere of refinement and

wholesome interests and add personal, social, and leadership devel-opment.

Newport Business Institute reserves the right to make changes and

the information in this catalog is subject to change without notice

and is not legally binding. Any changes made will be those we feel

are beneficial to the student.

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students with

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practical

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Business AdministrationAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

Seventy-two Weeks-90 Credit Hours

This program is designed to give the student a wide range of

courses in the field of business. He or she will receive training in

the areas of accounting, law, sales management, and real estate.

The purposes of the courses are to give well-rounded training in

many areas of business organization and operation, and to make

the student excellent promotable material.

PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS

AC 101 Accounting I 3

AC 102 Accounting II 3

AC 103 Accounting III 3

AC 104 Cost Accounting 3

AC 105 Federal Tax Accounting 3

AC 106 Payroll Accounting 3

AC 109 Electronic Spreadsheets 3

AC 110 Computer Accounting Applications 3

BA 102 Records and Database Management 3BA 105 Real Estate 3

BA 107 Psychology of Success 3

BA 110 Sales Management 3

BA 111 Business Administration Practicum 15

C 101 Computer Concepts I 3

C 102 Computer Concepts II 3

EC 102 Electronic Calculators 3

GE 101 Communication I 3

GE 102 Communication II 3GE 103 Public Speaking 3

GE 104 Mathematics 3

GE 105 Human Relations 3

GE 106 Geography of Pennsylvania 3

K 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

L 101 Law I 3

L 102 Law II 3

WP 101 Word/Information Processing 3

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

Each credit hour for practicum equals 30 clock hours.

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Thefollowing

is a listof career

options

availableuponcompletion

of yourclassroom

training:

ACCOUNTMANAGER

GENERALMANAGER

SALESREPRESENTATIVE

SALESMANAGER

TAXACCOUNTANT

ACCOUNTINGPAYROLL

SPECIALIST

COST

ACCOUNTANT


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Secretarial ScienceExecutive OptionAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree


This program offers training in the secretarial field and providesthe student with a better knowledge and understanding of not only

the secretarial field but also of the related subjects such as

law, and word processing. This makes the student good

promotional material and a secretary better able to assist in the

administrative and managerial aspects of business organizations.




BA 102 Records and Database Management 3

BA 105 Real Estate 3


BA 110 Sales Management 3




EP 101 Executive Office Procedures I 3EP 102 Executive Office Procedures II 3

EP 103 Executive Office Procedures III 3

EP 104 Executive Practicum 15


GE 102 Communication II 3

GE 103 Public Speaking 3





K 102 Intermediate Keyboarding for

Microcomputers 3

K 103 Advanced Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

L 101 Law I 3

S 101 Speedwriting 3

S 102 Dictation 3




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Thefollowingis a listof careeroptions

availableuponcompletionof yourclassroomtraining:

ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT

OFFICEMANAGER

EXECUTIVESECRETARY

OFFICECOORDINATOR

RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY

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Secretarial ScienceLegal OptionAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree


Attorneys, insurance companies, the courts, municipalities, andgovernment agencies are seeking men and women who are trained

to do secretarial work and who also have some knowledge and

understanding of the legal profession.

This program fosters an understanding of the structure and

operation of the modern legal environment. Emphasis is on

legal terminology, business law concepts, and the preparation of

correctly formatted legal documents.





BA 105 Real Estate 3












K 102 Intermediate Keyboarding forMicrocomputers 3

L 101 Law I 3

L 102 Law II 3

L 103 Legal Terminology 3

L 106 Legal Practicum 15

LP 101 Legal Office Procedures I 3

LP 102 Legal Office Procedures II 3

LP 103 Legal Office Procedures III 3

S 101 Speedwriting 3S 102 Dictation 3




Thefollowing

is a listof career

options

availableupon

completionof your

classroomtraining:

LEGALSECRETARY

LEGALTRANSCRIPTIONIST

LEGALASSISTANT

LEGALRECORDS

CLERK

OFFICEMANAGER


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Secretarial ScienceMedical OptionAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree


The need for secretaries who are trained in the field of medicineand surgery is growing each year. Medical associations, insurance

companies, doctors, hospitals, and clinics look for men and women

who have specialized in the medical secretarial field. This program

prepares the student not only for the medical secretarial field, but

also for secretarial positions in the field of business.


AC 101 Accounting I 3AC 109 Electronic Spreadsheets 3













K 102 Intermediate Keyboarding for

Microcomputers 3

MD 101 Anatomy & Physiology I 3

MD 102 Anatomy & Physiology II 3MD 103 Medical Terminology 3

MD 104 Medical Office Procedures 3

MD 105 Medical Records 3

MD 107 Medical Records II 3

MD 108 Insurance Coding 3

MD 106 Medical Practicum 15

S 101 Speedwriting 3

S 102 Dictation 3WP 101 Word/Information Processing 3

*This program has been approved for online delivery.



Thefollowingis a listof careeroptions

availableuponcompletionof yourclassroomtraining:

MEDICALSECRETARY

MEDICALTRANSCRIPTIONIST

MEDICALASSISTANT

MEDICALRECORDS

TECHNICIAN

MEDICALOFFICEMANAGER

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AC 101 ACCOUNTING I

3 Credits

The study and application of the entire accounting

cycle starting with the business transaction andending with the post-closing trial balance. The

accounting cycle is considered for both a personal

service enterprise and a retail enterprise. This

course is the foundation of all future accounting

courses.

AC 102 ACCOUNTING II3 Credits

PREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I

This course is designed to give the accountingstudent an extensive knowledge of the procedures

used in accounting for cash, the voucher system,

short-term notes receivables and interest,

uncollectible amounts receivables, merchandise

inventory, property, plant and equipment, and

intangible assets.

AC 103 ACCOUNTING III

3 Credits

PREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I-IIThis course will give the accounting student a

thorough understanding of the procedures used in

partnership and corporate accounting. The sub-

jects considered include: partnership organization

and division of profits; corporate characteristics

and formation; accounting for stocks and bonds;

temporary and long-term investments; statement

of cash flows; and financial statement analysis.

AC 104 COST ACCOUNTING3 Credits

PREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I-II-III

The study and application of the procedures for

compiling, summarizing, analyzing, and interpret-

ing cost data and for determining unit cost produc-

tion under both a job order cost system and a stan-

dard cost system for manufacturing company.

AC 105 FEDERAL TAX ACCOUNTING3 Credits

PREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I-II-III

This course teaches the fundamentals of reporting

income for individuals. Subjects considered are

income, expenses, exemptions, capital gains and

losses, and other tax problems. The subject mat-

ter is coordinated with the actual use of the Form

1040 and its supporting schedules and forms.

AC 106 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING

3 Credits

PREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I

A course designed to give thorough understandingof payroll accounting, the Federal Insurance

Contributions Act, and state and federal taxes

imposed on the employer and employee. Subject

matter is coordinated with actual use of the

various payroll tax forms.

AC 109 ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEETS3 Credits

PREREQUISITE COMPUTER CONCEPTS I

This course is designed to present to the studenttechniques for efficient and productive use of

spreadsheets and provide them with a working

knowledge of the basic capabilities of current

applicable software.

AC 110 COMPUTER ACCOUNTING

APPLICATIONS3 Credits

PREREQUISITE ACCOUNTING I-II

This course is designed to familiarize the studentwith computerized accounting systems which are

norm in business today and to enable the student

to convert their manual accounting skills to

computerized system and give them adequate

hands on experience.

BA 102 RECORDS AND DATABASEMANAGEMENT

3 CreditsThe purpose of this course is for students to learn

how to manage paper, film, and computer records.

They will learn how to solve records and database

management problems faced by employees in a

variety of office occupations: administrative

support, junior management, accounting, data

processing, word processing, stenography, and

records management. All basic rules of filing will

be covered.

BA 104 MARKETING

3 Credits

The course objective is to present a clear-cut

picture of the development and present status of

marketing, to analyze its processes, functions, and

institutions and examine the various policies and

activities of marketing institutions.

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BA 105 REAL ESTATE3 Credits

The main objective of this fundamental course isto acquaint the student with the principles of own-ership, leasing, and transferring of real property.The course is designed to aid the secretary in deal-

ing with real estate transactions and to assist thestudent in acquiring interest in real property.

BA 107 PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS3 Credits

This course develops a positive approach to life-long learning. Students are encouraged to identifyspecific short and long-term goals with a detailedplan for personal and career achievement.

BA 110 SALES MANAGEMENT3 Credits

A course designed to understand the significanceof the core activity of the dynamic marketingfunction, personal selling. This course reviews therole of the salesperson in the new area of relation-ship management, and reveals the range of skillsneeded to succeed in the challenging and reward-ing world of professional sales.

BA 111 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONPRACTICUM

15 Credits

PREREQUISITE: A passing grade in each of the

twenty-five courses required for the Associate in

Specialized Business DegreeBusiness Administration

program as stated on page 23 of the catalog.

In cooperation with a local business, the student

spends 375 hours gaining practical experience in an

office setting. This experience may be obtained in a

number of businesses in the community.

C 101 COMPUTER CONCEPTS I

3 Credits

This course provides a general introduction to

computers and information processing. Topics

covered include computer hardware and software;

input, processing, and output; storage; database

organization; the Internet; etc.

C 102 COMPUTER CONCEPTS II3 Credits

PREREQUISITE COMPUTER CONCEPTS I

This course introduces students to Microsoft

Windows. Among the topics covered are use of a

mouse; management of programs and files; use of

Wordpad, Paint, Clipboard, and other accessories;

and printing.

EC 102 ELECTRONIC CALCULATORS3 Credits

The student will learn the correct use of an elec-

tronic calculator in relation to the four basic math-

ematical functions: addition, subtraction, multipli-

cation, and division. Speed and accuracy are

emphasized in this course. Through the use ofsimulations, the student will integrate accounting,

calculator, and business math knowledge.

EP101 EXECUTIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES I3 Credits

PREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR

MICROCOMPUTERS AND INTERMEDIATE

KEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERS

This course focuses on completing projects thatintegrate business terms, critical thinking

strategies, and Web-research skills into document

production. Related learning and success tips are

included to improve workplace efficiency and

enhance professional development.

EP 102 EXECUTIVE OFFICEPROCEDURES II

3 Credits

PREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FORMICROCOMPUTERS, INTERMEDIATE


AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES I

A continuation of Executive Office Procedures I,

this course emphasizes the use correlation, and

integration of various Microsoft programs such as

Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel into an

office environment while continuing to include

Web-based research and productivity. Efficiency

and professional development are stressed.

EP 103 EXECUTIVE OFFICEPROCEDURES III

3 Credits


MICROCOMPUTERS, INTERMEDIATE


AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES I-II

This course teaches the student to transcribequickly and accurately over one hundred letters,

memorandums, forms, and other documents from

cassette dictation. Emphasis is upon correct

spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format-

ting.

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EP 104 EXECUTIVE PRACTICUM15 Credits



Specialized Business DegreeExecutive Option pro-

gram as stated on page 24 of the catalog.

In cooperation with a local business, the studentspends 375 hours gaining practical experience in

an office setting. This experience may be obtained

in a number of executive offices in the community.

K 101 KEYBOARDING FORMICROCOMPUTERS

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the keyboard by

touch on microcomputers. A combination of textand software helps students gain speed and accu-

racy. Once they have mastered the keyboard, stu-

dents move on to the formatting of reports, letters

and tables.

K 102 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING

FOR MICROCOMPUTERS3 Credits


MICROCOMPUTERSA continuation of Keyboarding for Micro-

computers that includes straight copy, timed

writings, letter styles, business forms, and more

advanced tables and report formats.

K 103 ADVANCED KEYBOARDING FORMICROCOMPUTERS

3 Credits


MICROCOMPUTERS AND INTERMEDIATEKEYBOARDING FOR MICROCOMPUTERS

In this course a diagnostic approach will be

applied to help students achieve greater speeds

with fewer errors on one and five minute timed

writings.

L 101 LAW I3 Credits

The purpose of this course is to give the student an

understanding of the history and development of

our legal system and a knowledge of the legal

principles in the areas of contract, negotiable

instruments, and agency.

L 102 LAW II3 Credits

PREREQUISITE LAW I

This course provides the student insight concern-

ing governmental regulations as related to

the leasing and transfer or personal and real prop-

erly.

L 103 LEGAL TERMINOLOGY

3 Credits

This course teaches the student the pronunciation,

spelling, and meaning of approximately eight

hundred essential legal terms commonly used in

the legal profession. Areas of law covered include

litigation, criminal law, probate, real property,

contracts, domestic relations, corporations, etc.

L 106 LEGAL PRACTICUM

15 Credits



Specialized Business DegreeLegal Option program

as stated on page 25 of the catalog.

In cooperation with a legal office, the student will

spend 375 hours gaining practical experience in a

legal setting. This experience is obtained in anattorneys office, a courthouse, etc.

LP 101 LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I

3 Credits

PREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR MICRO-

COMPUTERS AND INTERMEDIATE KEY-

BOARDING FOR MICRO-COMPUTERS

The student learns to type such legal forms such

as deeds, wills, articles of agreement, contracts,

briefs, ad letters, and other forms used in the legalprofession. Organization and operation of a typi-

cal law office are also covered.

LP 102 LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES II3 Credits


MICROCOMPUTERS, INTERMEDIATE


AND LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I

In this course, students learn to transcribe legal

documents neatly and accurately from audio cas-

settes. Among the documents covered are corre-

spondence, initiating a lawsuit, answering a law-

suit, discovery/judgement and wills.

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LP 103 LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES III3 Credits

PREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING FOR MICRO-

COMPUTERS, INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD-

ING FOR MICROCOMPUTERS AND LEGAL

OFFICE PROCEDURES I-II

A continuation of Legal Office Procedures II,this course requires students to neatly andproficiently produce from audio cassettes docu-ments such as probate procedures; guardianships,conservatorships, and name changes; and termina-tion of marriage, adoption, and paternity.

MD 101 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I3 Credits

This course traces the organization of the human

body from the single cell and includes the integu-mentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, andendocrine systems. The student will build a foun-dation of medical terms to be used throughout allthe medical courses.

MD 102 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II3 Credits

PREREQUISITE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

Beginning where MD 101 ended, this course of

study includes the blood, heart, circulatorysystem, immunity, lymph system, respiration,digestion, urinary and reproductive systems. Anoral report is required at the end of the course.

MD 103 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY3 Credits

PREREQUISITE ANATOMY AND

PHYSIOLOGY I, CO-REQUISITE ANATOMY

AND PHYSIOLOGY II

The student will analyze many medical words andestablish a solid base on which to build a large med-ical vocabulary. Correct spelling is emphasized,and written homework reinforces classroom drills.

MD 104 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES3 Credits

PREREQUISITE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

One half of this course is designed to familiarize themedical secretary with the routine business office

skills and procedures that will be used in thephysicians office and hospitals. Topics includemedicolegal communication, telephone technique,medical records keeping, and introduction toinsurance forms. The second half of the courseintroduces MediSoft, a widely used patient account-ing software. Using the computer, students willlearn to schedule appointments, handle billing, andproduce reports.

MD 105 MEDICAL RECORDS

3 Credits

This course is designed to introduce the student tomedical record transcription. Using transcribingequipment, the student will transcribe a varietyof medical reports while learning format,

punctuation, and medical terminology.

MD 106 MEDICAL PRACTICUM15 Credits



Specialized Business Degree-Medical Option

program as stated on page 26 of the catalog.

In cooperation with local medical organizations,

the student will spend 375 hours gaining practical

experience in a medical setting. This experience

may be obtained in one or more departments of a

hospital, such as radiology, or pathology; or at a

physicians office.

MD 107 MEDICAL RECORDS II

3 Credits

PREREQUISITE MEDICAL RECORDS

The basic objective of this course is to familiarize

the student with an extensive word and phrase baseas well as the more basic reports used in a typical

hospital or physicians office. The objective is

accomplished through use of the transcribing

equipment to give students practical experience

transcribing medical reports. The student will focus

on accuracy while building transcription speed.

MD 108 INSURANCE CODING

3 CreditsThis course will introduce the student to the statis-

tical classification system of diseases and injuries

known as ICD-9-CM. Medicare requires the

use of these diagnosis codes on insurance forms.

The student will learn entry-level coding proce-

dures. In addition, the student will learn basic

CPT coding techniques for coding procedures

performed by the physician.

S 101 SPEEDWRITING

3 Credits

Speedwriting offers a fast, easy-to-learn shorthand

combining the alphabet with symbols. Theory is

emphasized ; there is no speed requirement.

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S 102 DICTATION3 Credits

PREREQUISITE SPEEDWRITING

Expanding on the theory learned in speedwriting,dictation applies the practical uses of shorthand intodays office. Emphasis is also placed on the

reference manual and proofreading.

WP 101 WORD/INFORMATIONPROCESSING

3 Credits

PREREQUISITE COMPUTER CONCEPTS I-II

This course introduces students to Microsoft

Word, a powerful and highly sophisticated

windows-based word processing program widely

used in law firms, medical settings, and business

offices. Students learn to key, format, edit, storeand print documents.

General EducationGE 101 COMMUNICATION I

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the traditionalcollege-level essay. While reading and analyzinggood model essays by others, students work

through all levels of essay writing: developmentof a thesis; advancing and supporting the thesis;organizing and connecting the specific evidence;generating introductions, conclusions, and titles;and revising based upon unity, support, coher-ence, and effective sentence structure.

GE 102 COMMUNICATION II3 Credits

PREREQUISITE COMMUNICATION I

In this course students read and analyze profes-sional model essays while composing college-level essays grouped according to pattern:description, narration, examples, process, causeand effect, comparison and contrast, definition,division and classification, and argumentation.Students also write a summary and a report.

GE 103 PUBLIC SPEAKING3 Credits

This course provides the student with the skillsnecessary to achieve clarity and confidence inpublic speaking. Principles of speech communica-tion are introduced. The student will be taught toselect topics, devise a main theme, collect data,and organize support material in outline format.Techniques in analyzing listeners, effectivelycommunicating ideas, and projecting self-confidence will be covered.

GE 104 MATHEMATICS3 Credits

This course is designed to offer students theopportunity to expand their mathematical knowl-edge into the areas of descriptive statistics, geom-etry, algebra, and equation solving. It is intended

to provide a thorough understanding of mathemat-ical concepts and principles necessary for successin many occupations as well as daily living.

GE 105 HUMAN RELATIONS

3 Credits

Human Relations is a study of the social sciencesinvolving the development and interaction of indi-viduals on a daily basis. Students will research,write reports, and discuss topics which prepare the

student for life experiences. Topics addressedinclude diversity and global issues, ethics andsocial responsibility, creative problem solving,why people act the way they do, and the barriersthat impede communication between people.

GE 106 GEOGRAPHY OF PENNSYLVANIA

3 Credits

This course provides an analysis of the regional

patterns of Pennsylvania. Topics include:

topography, climate, water resources, mineral

resources, and the historical development of

economic regions within the state.

Explanation of Course Numbering System

AC Accounting

BA Business Administration

C Computer Concepts

EC Electronic Calculators

EP Executive Office Procedures

GE General Education

K Keyboarding

L LawLP Legal Office Procedures

M Math

MD Medical

S Speedwriting

WP Word/Information Processing

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Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 2, 2008Christmas Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 22 - January 2, 2009Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 5, 2009

SPRING QUARTERRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 27, 2009Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 9, 2009Easter Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 13, 2009Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 27 - May 3, 2009Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 25, 2009

Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 4, 2009

2009SUMMER QUARTERRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 15, 2009Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 15, 2009July 4th Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 6, 2009Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 27, 2009

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SPRING QUARTERRegistration / Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 8, 2010Quarter Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 8, 2010Easter Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 5, 2010Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 19 - 23, 2010Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 31, 2010Quarter Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 3, 2010

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