Dear
Military Student,
I wanted to take
a moment to welcome you to the exciting and innovative PocketEd
Program at Coastline Community College. Because we are truly
dedicated to the concept of “Anytime, Anywhere Education,”
you will be issued your own PocketPC device when you register
for a course in the PocketEd Program. We hope that the Pocket
PC format will make it easier for you to pursue your educational
goals while you proudly serve.
You are considering
involvement in a very exciting and innovative, one-of-a-kind
program. This PocketEd Program definitely requires a certain
type of student-- one who is very self-directed and self-motivated.
We view it as a means to accommodate students in extraordinarily
difficult environments; however, students who may encounter
difficulties staying on task and motivated with their studies
should first explore
our regular internet offerings here. Three very
important aspects and requirements of the PocketEd program are:
- To enroll in a
PocketEd course, students
must have already successfully completed at least one college
level course, or the appropriate waiver must be signed and
submitted for registration.
- All PocketEd
Program forms (student obligation, proctor agreement, and
waiver if needed), must be received no later than
the 1st day of the month before you wish to start your program.
Failure to submit paperwork on time may result in enrollment
not being approved.
- Students
are only required to enroll in one course at a time, and are
expected to complete the course within 12 weeks of the start
date. Failure
to complete the course within the allotted time may result
in the student being financially obligated to the government
for their TA funds Refer
to Student Policies and Obligations for more details about
the program requirements.
The PocketEd Program
is an excellent learning solution for the deployed student who
may not have internet access; however, because of the extremely
self-contained, self-directed and self-motivated nature of the
coursework, students are highly encouraged to first explore
the more flexible distance learning opportunities provided through
regular internet course work http://military.coastline.edu/common/courses_army.htm.
Internet courses offer a higher level of guidance and support
throughout the session.
Again, thank you
for your participation, and we hope that this PocketEd program
will prove to be an indispensable and valuable part of your
overall educational pursuits.
Sincerely,
Ed McKenney
Dean of Military Education Programs
Coastline Community College |
