Baker College

Quarter to Semester Transition

Student Guide

Effective Fall 2017

Semester Conversion

BAKER COLLEGE

Fall 2017

2/16/16

Introduction | 2 my.baker.edu/ICS/Semester_Conversion

Baker College Mission The mission of Baker College is to provide quality higher education and

training which enable graduates to be successful throughout challenging

and rewarding careers.

Purposes To this end, the following purposes have been established:

◗ Prepare students for competency

in business, computers, education,

engineering/technology, health,

and human services careers in

today’s global economy.

◗ Provide general education which expands students’ horizons,

develops strong communication

skills, and encourages critical

thinking.

◗ Provide students with practical experience and training in a

chosen field of study.

◗ Encourage social and classroom- related activities which promote

both personal and professional

growth.

◗ Enhance students’ success through continuous assessment and

improvement of teaching, learning,

and institutional effectiveness.

◗ Assist graduates throughout their careers in securing

employment and improving

career opportunities.

◗ Encourage graduates tocontinue

their education and to lead

effectively through service in

a world without boundaries.

◗ Offer graduate programs which

provide students with advanced

study, research, scholarly activity,

and opportunities for professional

development.

Contents | 3 my.baker.edu/ICS/Semester_Conversion

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4

Our Pledge to Students ........................................................................................ 5

Cost Neutral ........................................................................................................................ 5

Time Neutral ....................................................................................................................... 6

Overview ............................................................................................................... 7

Why is the College converting to semesters? ................................................................... 7

How will the conversion impact my program? ................................................................. 8

What is the difference between quarters and semesters? ............................................. 8

Typical On-ground Quarter-to-Semester Comparison .................................. 8

Typical Online Quarter-to-Semester Comparison ................................................ 8

Advising ............................................................................................................ 9

Completing Students (CS) Status ............................................................................. 9

Transition Students (TS) Status .......................................................................................9

Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) ............................................................ 10

Financial Aid ........................................................................................................... 12

2016-2017 Academic Calendar ........................................................................ 13

2017-2018 Academic Calendar ........................................................................ 14

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Introduction

Baker College is transitioning to a

semester-based academic calendar

from a quarter-based academic

calendar effective Fall 2017.

A Semester Transition Committee

is in place and has developed detailed

communication and implementation plans.

Semester Conversion

BAKER COLLEGE

Fall2017

The purpose of this guide is to help you navigate this transition.

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Our Pledge to Students Baker College is committed to working with you for a successful transition.

◗ The conversion from quarters to semesters will not disrupt your academic progress or increase your time to graduation.

◗ You will be provided with advising and support services to complete an Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP).

◗ Additionally, the College will ensure financial aid and annual tuition fees on the semester calendar remain comparable to the quarter calendar.

◗ The transition will be cost and time neutral.

Cost Neutral = No Increased Costs to Complete Degree

Tuition and fees under the semester system will not be greater than they

would be under the quarter system. The full-time cost of two semesters equals

the full-time cost of three quarters. Please note that the College, as always,

may implement annual tuition increases as deemed necessary and authorized

by the Board of Trustees.

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Pledge

Time Neutral = No Delay to Complete Degree and Graduate

Credits earned in the quarter system will be applied to your program after

the semester conversion. If you are on track for degree completion within a

certain timeframe at the time of semester conversion and you follow your

Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP), you will be able to complete your degree

and graduate on time.

However, Baker College cannot be held responsible for personal choices

or individual circumstances which may affect time to completion.

This may include any of the following:

◗ changing programs/majors

◗ deviating from the established Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP)

◗ changing from full-time status to part-time status

◗ withdrawing from all courses for a term or more

◗ withdrawing from/failing/repeating individual course(s)

◗ adding additional student-elected courses to the program of study

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Overview

Why is the College converting to semesters?

◗ Aligns our academic calendar with the majority of institutions in Michigan and nationwide. Approximately 90% of colleges and universities operate

on a semester calendar.

◗ Aligns our academic calendar with high school calendars, providing more collaborative opportunities and better support for dual enrollment/direct

credit initiatives.

◗ Decreases the number of courses you are required to take.

◗ Allows for more efficient and equitable transfer of credits to and from other colleges and universities.

◗ Provides opportunities for you to participate in enhanced internships for a longer period of time.

◗ Allows you to finish spring semester earlier, enabling you to compete for summer jobs.

◗ Permits you, as a graduate, to enter the job market earlier than on a quarter-based system and at the same time as most graduates from other

colleges and universities. Most large employers align recruitment schedules

to the semester calendar.

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Overview

How will the conversion impact my program?

The goals of your program (outcomes) remain the same with a semester

format. What you need to know and do as a well-prepared Baker College

graduate remains the same. However, it is important to remember that

course offerings and requirements are under continual examination and

can and do change in support of rigorous and relevant programs. You will

have the opportunity to discuss changes to your program with advisors.

What is the difference between quarters and semesters?

Typical On-ground Quarter to Semester Comparison

Typical Online Quarter to Semester Comparison

SEMESTER

16 weeks (two 8 week sessions)

3 credit hours (per 8 week session)

6 hours of direct instruction per week

(per 8 week session)

10.875 hours of outside work per week

(per 8 week session)

NOTES:

For On-ground, a semester equals 15 weeks allocated to instruction and 1 week allocated to administering exams/projects.

For Online, 8 weeks (per session) are allocated to instruction, which includes the administering of exams/projects.

Laboratory, clinical, internship, and experiential credit hours vary.

Direct Instruction time equals 50 minutes.

SEMESTER

16 weeks

3 credit hours

3 hours of direct instruction per week

6 hours of outside work per week

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Advising An Academic Advising Specialist will work with you to develop an Individualized

Graduation Plan (IGP) based on your Step Plan/Degree Audit. As a result of

meeting with your Academic Advising Specialist, your student status will be

identified as either a Completing Student (CS) or Transition Student (TS).

Completing Students (CS) Status:

◗ You are a currently enrolled, returning, or transfer student prior to Fall 2017,

and you have the time potential to complete your intended degree/program

under the quarter system during or before Summer 2017.

◗ You and your Academic Advising Specialist will review your Step Plan/ Degree Audit and progress toward program/degree completion including

the number of credit hours earned and the number of courses needed to

complete the degree during or before Summer 2017.

◗ Your Academic Advising Specialist will work with you to create an Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP).

Transition Students (TS) Status:

◗ You are a currently enrolled, returning, or transfer student prior to Fall 2017,

and you do not have the time potential to complete your intended

degree/program and graduate under the quarter system.

◗ You and your Academic Advising Specialist will review your Step Plan/ Degree Audit and progress toward program/degree completion including

the number of credit hours earned and the number of courses needed to

complete the degree.

◗ Your Academic Advising Specialist will work with you to create an Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP).

Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) The Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP), developed in conjunction with

your Academic Advising Specialist, outlines coursework to direct you toward

program completion and graduation.

2015/12/16

VERSION

ROTATION

REQ

B ENG 091 ENGLISHREVIEW 04 C MTH 099E PRE-ALGEBRA 04 B+ CUL 101 INTRO FOOD SVC & HOS 02 B CUL 110 PRODUCT ID 02 A- CUL 131B FOOD SAFETY 02

YEAR 1 WINTER

<W> CUL 115A CULINARY MATH 04 PORT HURON CAMPUS <W> CUL 151 CULINARY SKILLS I 08 PORT HURON CAMPUS <W> ENG 101 COMPOSITION I 04 PORT HURON CAMPUS

YEAR 1 SPRING CUL

141

NUTRITION

02

SAT

• Minimum Grade: C (2.0) CUL 152 CULINARY SKILLS II

• Minimum Grade: C (2.0) 08 SAT

INF 121 INTRO TO WINDOWS 02 SAT MTH 108 CLGMTH I/RSNG&APPL 04 SAT

YEAR 1 SUMMER

CUL 153 CULINARY SKILLS III 08 UNSAT • Minimum Grade: C (2.0) • Prerequisite(s): CUL 152.

CUL 161 COMPETITIVE COOKING 06 UNSAT • Minimum Grade: C (2.0) • Prerequisite(s): CUL 152.

INF 161 TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY 02 SAT

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STUDENT NAME BAKER COLLEGE STUDENT ROTATION SCHEDULE PAGE 2 Student UIN 2015/12/16

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE CONCENTRATION IN CULINARY ARTS

PROGRAM CODE AAS CUL VERSION 2015A

YEAR 2 FALL

CUL 221

FURCH & COST CONTROL

04

SAT

• Minimum Grade: C (2.0) TABLE SERVICE

08

SAT • Minimum Grade: C (2.0)

COMPOSITION II

04

SAT

RESTAURANT TECH • Minimum Grade: C (2.0) • Prerequisite(s): CUL 153. FOOD & BEVERAGE MGT

08

04

UNSAT

SAT

INF

112 • Minimum Grade: C (2.0) WORDPROCESSING

02

SAT INF 113 ELECT SPREADSHEETS 02 SAT

YEAR 2 SPRING CUL

216

BAKING FOR CUL STU

06

UNSAT

• Minimum Grade: C (2.0) • Prerequisite (s) : C or better in CUL 131B, C or better in CUL 153.

CUL

FBM

231A

221

GARDE MANGER • Minimum Grade: C (2.0) • Prerequisite(s): CUL 153. MENU PLAN & ANALYSIS

06

04

UNSAT

UNSAT • Minimum Grade: C (2.0) • Prerequisite(s) :

C or better in BPA 152 or C or better in CUL 153 or C or better in FBM 261.

WRK 291B PROF CAREER STRAT 01 UNSAT • Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status.

YEAR 2 SUMMER WRKCM 201A WORK EXPERIENCE 04 UNSAT

• Prerequisite(s) : ENG 102, minimum GPA 2.00, Program Director/Dean approval.

101 HUMAN RELATIONS 04 SAT 201 ORAL COMMUNICATION 04 SAT 115 WORKPLACE COMM 04 UNSAT

• Prerequisite(s), ENG 102.

<> INDICATES A REGISTERED COURSE OR A REQUIREMENT IN PROGRESS QUARTER CODE KEY <?>=FALL <W>=WINTER <S>=SPRING <X>=SUMMER

PLACEMENTTESTS, WRIT/CMP 25 READ/CMP 82 MATH/CMP 53 PRE ALG/CMP 53

ATT ERN HNR PTS GPA HRS GPA CATALOG REQUIRED HRS 119 APPLIED HRS 32 14 14 40.0 14 2.86 ADJUSTED REQUIRED HRS 127 APPLIED HRS 30

This individualized graduation plan is based on the following campuses: Owosso, Port Huron, Online.

ROTATION INDIVIDUALIZED GRADUATION PLAN COL CDE OR PRE

EXP DATE REQ

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Financial Aid All student financial aid is awarded based on Expected Family Contribution

(EFC). This is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

that you complete each academic year. Baker College has been awarding

financial aid three times a year (fall, winter, and spring) based on the quarter

system. When the College converts to the semester system, awards will be

made twice a year (fall and spring). The amount you may be eligible to receive

in grants, loans, and scholarships remains the same annually but will be

distributed over two semesters instead of three quarters. Annual tuition will

generally be divided into two semesters rather than three quarter payments.

Financial aid requirements will remain the same as the College moves from

quarters to semesters. This includes the Satisfactory Academic Progress

requirements:

◗ PACE: Successfully complete two-thirds of the credits attempted.

◗ GPA: Maintain the minimum GPA requirement based on the number

of credit hours earned. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

to receive financial aid.

◗ Maximum Timeframe: Complete the

desired academic program of study within

the 150% timeframe.

For undergraduate programs:

◗ Full-time student status requires a student

to register for a minimum of 12 credit hours

per semester.

◗ Eligibility for most financial aid (including student loans) requires a student to register

a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester. QUARTERS SEMESTERS

Baker College Tuition Costs

Quarters vs. Semesters

SPRING SPRING

WINTER

FALL

FALL

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2016-2017 Academic Calendar

SPRING QUARTER 2017

Online First Session Classes Begin March 30

On-ground Classes Begin April 3

Online First Session Classes End May 10

Online Second Session Classes Begin May 11

On-ground Classes End June 10

Online Second Sessions Classes End June 21

SUMMER QUARTER 2017

Online Classes Begin June 22

On-ground Classes Begin June 26

Online Classes End August 2

On-ground Classes End August 19

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FALL QUARTER 2016

Online First Session Classes Begin September 22

On-ground Classes Begin September 26

Online First Session Classes End November 2

Online Second Session Classes Begin November 3

On-ground Classes End December 10

Online Second Sessions Classes End December 14

WINTER QUARTER 2017

Online First Session Classes Begin January 5

On-ground Classes Begin January 9

Online First Session Classes End February 15

Online Second Session Classes Begin February 16

On-ground Classes End March 18

Online Second Sessions Classes End March 29

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2017-2018 Academic Calendar

SUMMER SEMESTER 2018

On-ground 12-week Classes May 21 – August 12

On-ground and Online First Session 8-week Classes May 21 – July 15

On-ground and Online Second Session 8-week Classes June 18 – August 12

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FALL SEMESTER 2017

On-ground Classes and Online First Session Classes Begin August 28

Online First Session Classes End October 22

Online Second Session Classes Begin October 23

On-ground Classes and Online Second Sessions Classes End December 17

SPRING SEMESTER 2018

On-ground Classes and Online First Session Classes Begin January 8

Online First Session Classes End March 4

Spring Break March 5 – 11

Online Second Session Classes Begin March 12

On-ground Classes and Online Second Sessions Classes End May 6