ESSENTIAL STUDENT GUIDES
AND FALL CLASS SCHEDULE
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We Get Asked ....
WHY SYNCHRONOUS CLASSES CAN'T BE RECORDED
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- Live SYNCHRONOUS courses aren't allowed to be recorded in Canvas as we are unable to collect funding unless students attend the actual live sessions.
- Under the emergency situation when the pandemic began, the State allowed us to offer all classes as ASYNCHRONOUS that COULD be recorded, and still receive full reimbursement. Now the situation has changed in regard to reimbursement standards.
- Since Emeritus classes are tuition-free for students, we are contingent upon State reimbursement rules to continue offering lifelong learning courses.
Thank you for your understanding.
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CLASS ATTENDANCE: AN IMPORTANT REMINDER |
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Since Emeritus Institute classes are tuition-free for students, how does the program run?
Since there is no cost to you, the Emeritus Institute must rely on State-funded reimbursement to continue offering our lifelong learning courses.
How does this reimbursement work?
Each time a student attends a class, we receive a funding allotment.
What does this mean?
Simply put: STUDENT ATTENDANCE is the "life blood" of our program!
I love Emeritus classes! What can I do as a student?
There are TWO WAYS to show your appreciation for the Emeritus Institute.
1) Be sure to attend your classes as often as possible -- all of them if you can! This will ensure the highest reimbursement to our program.
2) Make a tax-deductible donation to the Emeritus Institute. Click here to donate and to learn more. Each and every donation is greatly appreciated!
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US. READ ON! |
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-- THE BASICS --
FALL SEMESTER DATES: August 23 - December 21
CLASS SCHEDULE: The Fall Class Schedule is on the Emeritus website. CLICK HERE
-- ABOUT APPLYING & REGISTERING --
FALL REGISTRATION: Fall registration is still open! If you are a Current Student, you may enroll in an open class.
Easy 12-Step Registration Instructions HERE.
-- ABOUT CLASSES --
FALL CLASS FORMATS: All Classes are online in one of three (3) formats: Online Synchronous | Online Asynchronous | Online Hybrid Synchronous & Asynchronous
The first sentence of the course description in the class schedule states which
format the class will follow. Here are the format descriptions:
1) Online Synchronous
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There ARE required online livestream class meetings during the days/times in the course description.
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There MAY be optional classwork offered in the Canvas course module, per instructor's choice.
2) Online Asynchronous
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There are NO required online livestream meetings. (Thus, there are NO days/times stated in the course description. Disregard "TBA.")
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OPTIONAL online livestream meetings may be held per instructor’s choice. Click “Details” in the course description to check IF there will be meetings and, if so, the days/times. (SEE BELOW)
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There IS required classwork to be completed in the Canvas course module.
3) Online Hybrid Synchronous and Asynchronous
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There ARE required online livestream meetings during the days/times in the course description.
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There IS required classwork to be completed in the Canvas course module.
CLASS DETAILS: To determine if an asynchronous class will have optional online livestream meetings, click on DETAILS in the class schedule course description. CLICK HERE for help finding DETAILS.
TIME CONFLICT INFORMATION FOR THE 3 CLASS FORMATS:
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Synchronous Classes: Time conflicts between classes WILL apply since they have required class meetings. Please note that time conflicts CANNOT be overridden.
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Hybrid Synchronous & Asynchronous Classes: Time conflicts between classes WILL apply since they have required class meetings. Please note that time conflicts CANNOT be overridden.
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Asynchronous Classes: Time conflicts between classes WON'T apply since there are no required class meetings. Even if an asynchronous class has optional live meetings, time conflicts WON'T apply.
-- ABOUT STARTING OR LATE-STARTING YOUR FALL CLASS --
IMPORTANT!! GET STARTED Don't wait to "hear from your instructor" to start your class. See when, below.
- If your class is ASYNCHRONOUS or HYBRID, log in after enrolling in the class to view your Canvas module.
- If your class is SYNCHRONOUS, log in after enrolling at the next online live meeting.
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LOANER CHROMEBOOKS STILL AVAILABLE |
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If you are enrolled in a Fall 2021 class and only have a smart phone to participate in your course, check out a LOANER CHROMEBOOK from the Saddleback College Learning Resource Center (LRC). Taking classes with a user-friendly Chromebook will enhance your learning enjoyment!
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THE LATEST: THE RETURN OF IN-PERSON CLASSES |
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If you're like many Emeritus Students, you may be wondering when classes will be meeting in-person again. Here's what you need to know:
WHEN
We're actively preparing for a return to in-person classes for the Spring 2022 Semester beginning January 18, barring any virus-related changes. The health of our students and college team of professionals is always our first priority.
WHERE
We're currently in discussions with our 35+ partner teaching sites and working out details of meeting in-person again at these facilities. As the Spring Semester draws closer, we will have more information for you.
CLASS FORMAT PREFERENCES
One thing we've learned in past months is that many Emeritus Students are looking forward to attending in-person classes again, but there are also a large number of you who enjoy the freedom and flexibility of online classes. That's why students will find a mixture of BOTH in-person and online classes in the upcoming Spring 2022 Class Schedule that will be available soon.
SPRING UPDATES
We'll update you each month right here in the Emeritus Institute eNewsletter...
so keep reading! Like you, we're very excited to expand our spring class offerings to include in-person courses once again!
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You're Invited to a Special Event!
Seniors, Adult Children, Friends, Caregivers & Professionals Welcome
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September 24th, 8:30am -12 noon
Attend In-person or Virtually!
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Maddy Dychtwald, Aging Futurist & AgeWave Co-Founder
Tom Blake, Mature Dating & Romance Expert, Blogger & Columnist Aimee Aul, Parks & Recreation Educator, Fullerton Comm. Center
EvaMarie Rodriguez-Morris, Assoc. Faculty, SC Emeritus Institute
← CLICK FLYER for more info and to RSVP to attend virtually
OR in-person at one of these local senior centers:
Norman P. Murray Senior Center, Mission Viejo
Dorothy Visser Senior Center, San Clemente
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Sponsored by Orange County Aging Services Collaborative
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REACH THE COLLEGE OFFICE YOU NEED MOST |
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CONTACT
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Leave a Message: (949) 582-4835
Please Provide Full Name, Student ID Number and Reason for Contacting Us.
BEFORE CALLING THE EMERITUS OFFICE, FIRST CHECK BELOW...
to determine if Admissions & Records
or Student Tech Support can best answer your question.
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CONTACT
... IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT:
A Student Application • A PIN Re-set Hold • An Account Hold
A Matriculation Hold • California Residency Info
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
CALL: (949) 582-4555
LIVE CHAT: CLICK HERE (Monday - Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm)
Be sure to provide your Student ID Number!
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CONTACT
... IF YOU HAVE A TECHNOLOGY-RELATED QUESTION ABOUT:
The CANVAS Learning System • A Device Compatibility Issue
A Class-related Tech Query • The Student Loaner Chromebook Program
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
CALL: (949) 582-4363
24/7 CANVAS Support: 1(844) 600-4954
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APPLE ALERT!
In Praise of "La Pomme"
In just 67 seconds,
learn how this delicious fruit,
symbolic of crisp fall days,
benefits you. If you've ever heard
"an apple a day keeps the doctor away," you'll now know why!
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TWO-QUESTION QUIZ: Although there are over 7500 apple varieties in the world, and 2500 of those are found in the United States...
1) How many varieties are commercially grown in the USA?
2) Which are the nine most popular apples here in the US? (Is yours one of them?)
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Academically Rigorous ~ Mentally Stimulating
Socially Engaging ~ Health Improving
Tuition-free Classes for Older Adults
Saddleback College Emeritus Institute
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Campus Office: (949) 582-4835
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
LWV CH4 Office: CLOSED
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