New Student Handbook v.2

New
Student
Handbook

Claremont Lincoln University

Version 2
Revised June 26, 2017

DISCLAIMER: This is not a student catalog. Information in this book is
general in nature and provided to our new students for informational
purposes only. All information in this document is subject to change
without notice. For information about specific policies, please refer to the
student catalog.

Copyright © 2016
All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be
reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without express written
permission.
Printed in the United States of America
First Printing, 2016
Claremont Lincoln University
250 W. First Street, Suite 330
Claremont, CA 91711
Direct: (909) 667-4441
Main: (909) 667-4400
www.ClaremontLincoln.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME LETTERS ..…………….………………………………………………………..…….5
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS ..........................................................................7

ASK FOR HELP ........................................................................................7
PLAN AHEAD & BUDGET FOR SCHOOL ........................................................7
TELL YOUR EMPLOYER …………………………………………………………………………7
CREATE A STUDY SPACE ...........................................................................8
ESTABLISH A TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM..................................................8
STAY ORGANIZED....................................................................................8
GET TO KNOW YOUR PEERS AND INSTRUCTORS............................................9
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WRITING RESOURCES ................................................9
NEXT STEPS …………………………………………………………………………………….10
FINANCIAL AID, BILLING, & PAYMENTS.....................................................10
EMAIL, REGISTRATION, & BOOKS ............................................................10
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION .................................................................11
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ……………………………………………………………12
THE CLAREMONT CORE®........................................................................12
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP .............................................................................13
INTERFAITH ACTION...............................................................................14
SOCIAL IMPACT.....................................................................................15
POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & RESOURCES ………………………………………………….16
ACADEMIC PROBATION ..........................................................................16
ADVISING ............................................................................................16
ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING ....................................................................17
BOOKSTORE .........................................................................................17
CANVAS.............................................................................................188
CODE OF CONDUCT ...............................................................................18
CREDIT HOUR POLICY ..........................................................................199
DISABILITY SERVICES..............................................................................19
DISCUSSIONS........................................................................................19
ETIQUETTE ........................................................................................... 20
FINANCIAL AID .....................................................................................20
HELP DESK SUPPORT .............................................................................21
LIBRARY...............................................................................................21
OFFICE 365 .........................................................................................21
ONLINE LEARNING.................................................................................22

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PLAGIARISM .........................................................................................23
REFUND POLICY ....................................................................................23
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS......................................................................23
STUDENT PORTAL..................................................................................24
WRITING CENTER..................................................................................24
WEEKEND GATHERINGS ………………………………………………………………………25
ORIENTATION ....................................................................................... 25
THE EXCHANGE.....................................................................................26
COMMENCEMENT .................................................................................27
2016-17 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........……………………………………………………28
CONTACT US …………………………………………………………………………………….29
MAILING ADDRESS ................................................................................29
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ...............................................................................29
OFFICE OF ADMISSION ...........................................................................30
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID ….……………………………………………………………..30
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES.................................................................30
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...........................................................................311

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Claremont Lincoln University President Dr. Eileen Aranda.
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Dear Students,

Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance
to Claremont Lincoln University! We’re thrilled
you’ve chosen to attend a university whose vision
and purpose is to help individuals transform ideas
and ideals into action and make the world a better
place.

Here at CLU, we’re proud of our innovative, global
online community of scholar practitioners. It is our mission to ensure you
graduate not only with the skills to create change, but to implement it,
measure it and sustain it, in whatever context you choose.
The staff and faculty here at CLU pride ourselves on being responsive and
helpful and on behalf of the CLU Admissions team, it is a pleasure to work
with our prospective students as you apply and matriculate to the
programs.

Now, as you progress through your education here at Claremont Lincoln,
you’ll have access to a wide array of university resources, encounter
countless opportunities to connect with staff, faculty and fellow students
as well as the chance to participate in a myriad of online educational
programming and activities. At any point along your journey, please feel
free to reach out to me with questions, suggestions for improvement,
experiences you’d like to share or thoughts about your studies in general.

I consider myself extremely fortunate to be a part of CLU and look
forward to watching you grow and contribute to this amazing
community.

Once again, congratulations and welcome!

Lynne Garcia
Director of Business Development

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Dear CLU Student Colleagues,

It is an honor and a privilege to welcome you to
Claremont Lincoln University! I am excited that you
are joining our vibrant graduate and professional
student community.

As the Director of the Claremont Core®, I want to
ensure that you acquire the revolutionary skills
that are necessary to engage in positive social
change. CLU is unlike any other university or
college that you have experienced. Our curriculum has been developed
and constructed with expert scholars and practitioners and our online
platform is designed to be student- and learning-centered, so that you
will get the most out of your education. It may take some time for you to
transition, but I want you to know that our whole CLU community,
including faculty, staff, and students are here to support you and to
facilitate your journey.

Please take advantage of the opportunity to engage with your fellow
students, faculty, and CLU staff. If you have any questions about the
Claremont Core® or if I can be of any assistance to you while you are here
at CLU, feel free to email me at [email protected] or call
me on my office phone at 909-667-4494.

Sincerely,

Victor Manalo, Ph.D.
Dean of the Claremont Core®

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Strategies for Success

ASK FOR HELP

At CLU we want to hear from you. If you need assistance or advising of
any kind, we encourage you to reach out and ask for help. Your professors
and the Office of Student Services are great places to start when you have
questions or concerns. The staff and faculty at CLU may be able to clarify
information, direct you to valuable resources, or help you devise ways to
balance your personal, professional, and educational workload.

PLAN AHEAD & BUDGET FOR SCHOOL

CLU strives to make education as accessible as possible and our
reasonable and affordable tuition is a reflection of our commitment to
that core value. However, the cost of tuition is still a practical
consideration most students have to contend with. Plan ahead and tap
into resources like scholarships, federal financial aid, and employer
tuition assistance programs to help take some of the stress out of
financing your education.

TELL YOUR EMPLOYER

Having the support of your employer while you’re in school can be
invaluable. Sometimes you may even find that your employer offers
employees tuition assistance or reimbursement which can help offset or
completely cover the cost of your education. Your employer may also be
enthusiastic to see what new ideas and skills you can bring from your
classes into the workplace. Many of our students even work with their
employers to implement their Capstone Action Project.

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CREATE A STUDY SPACE

Graduate school takes time and discipline. It can be easy to succumb to
the distractions of everyday life so it’s important that you find a quiet
space free of outside interference and make that your personal study
space. Students who have a consistent workspace, whether that’s a
designated quiet room in their home, a local library, or a coffee shop, are
more likely to be able to focus on their coursework and stay on track.

ESTABLISH A TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Most of our students have families, careers, and social and volunteer
obligations. Starting a graduate program and finding the time to study
and complete assignments can be challenging. Students who are most
successful schedule specific time each day to dedicate to their studies.
CLU does have an asynchronous learning model which means the time
you dedicate to coursework can be any time that works best for you.
However, you’ll want to remember that our programs are deadline driven
so it’s a good idea to keep a calendar of due dates and refer to it often so
you don’t fall behind. Canvas, our learning platform, provides you with a
calendar that automatically tracks your assignments and due dates so it’s
a good place to start. If you prefer, you can even export your Canvas
calendar to the calendar app of your choice such as MS Outlook, Google
Calendar, or iCloud Calendar.

STAY ORGANIZED

Creating a good organization system can be a real benefit to you while
you’re in a graduate program. Setting aside dedicated time to study and
keeping a calendar will help you stay on task. Coming up with a system
for cataloging resources, discussion board contributions, assignments,
and other information you amass in your classes will allow you to
reference learning objectives as you move through your program. This
will be especially helpful as you begin to develop your Capstone Action
Project.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR PEERS AND INSTRUCTORS

Even though you are not meeting in a physical classroom together,
interactions with your peers and your instructors are a critical part of
having a rich and engaging educational experience. Embrace the
discussion board experience and remember that while it is an important
component of your learning, it is also an opportunity to make positive
and long lasting connections in your program. The relationships you build
in your program will be an invaluable asset to you and your education.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WRITING RESOURCES

Writing is an important part of any graduate program, especially one that
is offered online where much of your communication with your
instructors and peers will be in writing. CLU offers students access to the
Writing Center where they can drop in for writing tutoring or submit their
writing for feedback from a writing expert. We recommend all students
make use of the Writing Center because simply having another set of eyes
to review your writing can be exceptionally helpful. In addition to the
Writing Center, we also provide students with the CLU Style Guide which
will help you adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style which is the method
of document formatting and citation you’ll use in your classes with CLU.

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Next Steps

FINANCIAL AID, BILLING, & PAYMENTS

Students who meet eligibility requirements may apply for federal
financial aid in the form of a Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan. If you’d
like to apply for financial aid you can find instructions for completing the
necessary steps on the CLU website or contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Tuition is billed at the beginning of each term and is due in full by the end
of the term. Students who need to make tuition payments may do so by
logging on to the Student Portal and paying by electronic check or credit
card.

EMAIL, REGISTRATION, & BOOKS

You will be provided with a CLU email address and access to Microsoft
Office 365. Instructions for activating those accounts will be sent to your
personal e-mail address. Students will need to regularly check their CLU
email account as this will serve as the main platform for communication
with the University.

Our Office of Admission will send you your first term’s course and
textbook information. After your first term you will be able to register for
your classes yourself in the Student Portal. Login information for the
Student Portal and instructions for registering for classes will be sent to
you during your first week of class.

Students can find and order books for their current or upcoming classes
by visiting the CLU Bookstore which is operated by Barnes & Noble. Books
are available for order when registration opens 3 weeks before classes
begin.

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Students will access their courses, participate in discussions, and submit
assignments in Canvas. We use a single sign-on system for Canvas so your
credentials for your CLU email address will also allow you to log in to
Canvas. Courses will be available in Canvas on the first day of the term.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Students will be contacted by the Office of Student Services to sign up for
Orientation. Virtual orientation will be available for all new students.
Students who begin in the spring (April) or fall (October) terms may
attend an in-person orientation at The Gathering Weekend. Attendance
is encouraged, but not mandatory and virtual orientation sessions will
also be available for students who begin during these terms.
New students will also be enrolled into an orientation course in Canvas.
This is an ungraded, tuition-free course. The modules in the orientation
course will cover important information such as navigating in Canvas,
accessing the Student Portal, library services, Writing Center services,
program structure, copyright guidelines, and much more. Your
orientation course will remain available for your reference for the
duration of your enrollment with CLU.

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Graduate Degree Programs

THE CLAREMONT CORE®

The Claremont Core® is a series of four innovative courses designed to
give leaders who want to make positive, sustainable change the critical
perspectives and collaborative skills necessary to reach across traditional
barriers of ideology, culture, and faith. Progress through the Core takes
you through a process of self-awareness and steadily evolves toward
engagement with others and society at large. CLU students from all
graduate disciplines complete The Claremont Core® courses as part of
their degree program.

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ETHICAL LEADERSHIP

The Master of Arts in Ethical Leadership teaches working professionals
how to guide organizations towards purposeful and responsible
decisions in a diverse, globalized world. You will be led through a unique
series of courses that integrate personal mindfulness, professional
awareness, and global consciousness for skillful leadership in any
organizational context.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Students take five courses that are specific to Ethical Leadership, four
courses in the Claremont Core®, and their Capstone Action Project
course.

Term 1 1) Professional Assessment
2) Mindfulness

Term 2 1) Ethical Frameworks: From Theory to Practice
2) Dialogue

Term 3 1) Leadership Literacy: From Theory to Practice
2) Collaboration

Term 4 1) Ethics and Globalization
2) Change

Term 5 1) Shadow Sides: Power, Money and Meaning
2) Capstone Action Project

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INTERFAITH ACTION

Interfaith Action is an emerging specialty that demands critical skills and
perspectives from beyond the religious and/or theological disciplines in
order to be effective in post-secular contexts. These contexts point to the
increasing presence of religion-based conflict and tension between
sacred and secular opinion-formers in the public sphere.

The Master of Arts in Interfaith Action program can help you develop the
social, religious and political perspectives, collaborative engagement, and
self-reflection skills you need to become an interfaith ambassador.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Students take five courses that are specific to Interfaith Action, four
courses in the Claremont Core®, and their Capstone Action Project
course.

Term 1 1) Power and Privilege in Self and Society
2) Mindfulness

Term 2 1) Approaching Religion
2) Dialogue

Term 3 1) Negotiating Moral Conflict
2) Collaboration

Term 4 1) Interfaith Leadership in a Global Context
2) Change

Term 5 1) Religion in the Public Sphere: Faith, Politics & Rhetoric
2) Capstone Action Project

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SOCIAL IMPACT

The Master of Arts in Social Impact teaches you to
envision and implement programs that generate positive and sustainable
impact within your community—and beyond. If you are an emerging
leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, the M.A. in Social Impact can help
you develop the skills and perspectives you need to be the catalyst for
new social endeavors in your community.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Students take five courses that are specific to Social Impact, four courses
in the Claremont Core®, and their Capstone Action Project course.

Term 1 1) Human Development for Social Leadership
2) Mindfulness

Term 2 1) Foundations of Social Impact
2) Dialogue

Term 3 1) Resource Models for Social Impact
2) Collaboration

Term 4 1) Action Design for Change
2) Change

Term 5 1) Storytelling & Marketing for Change
2) Capstone Action Project

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Policies, Procedures, & Resources

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of
3.0 or higher in order to make satisfactory academic progress. Students
who fail to make satisfactory academic progress will be placed on
academic probation. In order to be removed from probation students
must develop a plan to return to good academic standing with the
approval of their Dean and achieve a 3.0 cumulative GPA by the
conclusion of the next term. Students on academic probation for two
consecutive terms may face dismissal.

ADVISING

While students attend CLU advising support is primarily provided to them
by the Office of Student Services, the Dean of Capstone Studies, and their
program Dean.

The Office of Student Services provides academic advising related to
registration, degree completion, compliance with University policies and
procedures, and availability and use of resources. In addition, the Office
of Student Services provides registrar services such as course withdrawal
or transfer, hold resolution assistance, and processing of transcript
requests. Billing matters and disability services are also handled by the
Office of Student Services.

The Dean of Capstone Studies advises students on matters related to
their Capstone Action Project through the duration of their program,
especially while students are enrolled in the Capstone Action Project
course.

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The Deans serve as experts in the programs that they oversee. Deans
provide students with counsel related to academic content, faculty
relations, and make decisions regarding extraordinary matters.

ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

CLU utilizes an asynchronous model of learning which means that
students don’t need to participate in class at specific times. You’re able
to log in and complete assignments at times that work best for you. In
each course, weekly modules contain an introduction from your
instructor with your learning objectives, a list of readings and resources,
discussion questions, and assignments for that week. While
asynchronous in nature, our programs are still deadline driven so be sure
to note assignment due dates. Engagement in the discussion boards is
most meaningful when contributions are made throughout the week and
not just right before the deadline.

You will occasionally be asked to work in teams for collaboration
activities. In those instances, you’ll need to work with your teammates to
decide how and when you’d like to collaborate on your assignment.
Canvas has some great features which help facilitate asynchronous and
synchronous collaboration, but you’re free to work in any manner that is
best for your team.

BOOKSTORE

Students can find and order books for their current or upcoming classes
by visiting the CLU Bookstore which is operated by Barnes & Noble. Books
are available for order when registration opens 3 weeks before classes
begin.

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CANVAS

Canvas is CLU’s Learning Management System (LMS). You’ll access your
classes, participate in discussion boards, submit assignments, and
monitor your progress in class from Canvas.

With a full-time schedule (2 classes per term) you can plan to spend about
20 hours on school-related tasks each week. It’s a good idea to plan to
spend additional time on schoolwork when you have your larger writing
assignments due and during week ten when you submit your Week 10
Reflection for the course.

Students who wish to do so may download the Instructure Canvas app to
their Android or Apple mobile devices. The Canvas app will allow you to
quickly access your classes while on the go. However, the app is best used
as an additional tool to help you keep up with work and not as the main
method by which you access your courses as it is not well suited to the
extensive participation required in your courses.

CODE OF CONDUCT

CLU places high value on, and is diligently committed to, the preservation
of academic freedom. These freedoms can flourish only in an atmosphere
of trust, honesty, civility, and respect among teachers and students, and
only when members of the community are willing to accept self-restraint
and reciprocity as the condition upon which they share in intellectual
autonomy. The University has a right to defend itself against any
intrusions on the rights and privileges of the community of scholars and
persons at the University and has established guidelines for interactions
with the University’s personnel, property, processes, documents, and
records. The full Code of Conduct may be referenced on page 61 of the
2016-17 Catalog.

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CREDIT HOUR POLICY

CLU’s credit hour policy is consistent with U.S. Department of Education’s
credit hour policy. One credit hour is the equivalent of (a) at least 1.25
hours of classroom or direct faculty instruction and 2.5 hours of work
outside of the classroom each week in a ten-week term or (b) at least an
equivalent amount of work as required through other academic activities
as established by CLU leading to the award of credit hours. For example,
a 3 credit hour course will require 3.75 hours of classroom or direct
faculty instruction and 7.5 hours of work outside of the classroom each
week in a ten-week term.

DISABILITY SERVICES

Students who wish to request accommodations related to a self-disclosed
disability should contact the Office of Student Services to initiate their
request. The Office of Student Services will work closely with students to
assist them with the process of submitting a request for accommodations
and ensuring that faculty are aware of and implement any approved
accommodations.

DISCUSSIONS

Participation in the discussion boards is 40% of your grade in each course.
You have the opportunity to earn 10 points per week by engaging in two
discussions per course. Discussion board assignments are due each week
at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday and Sunday. We
recommend that you post your initial response to each discussion board
prompt as early as possible. You’ll also be required to reply to at least two
other posts in each discussion. Because you are building your learning
together, participation is necessary throughout the week and students
should anticipate being active in the discussion boards at least 4 days per
week.

Your first of the weekly discussion board posts is Dialogue. It is designed
to introduce you to the subject matter being covered that week and

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reinforce the content through dialogue with your classmates. The second
discussion board assignment of the week is Collaboration. This discussion
is designed to allow you to work with your classmates to analyze the
materials and provide different perspectives to achieve a deeper level of
understanding.

ETIQUETTE

Mindfulness, Dialogue, Collaboration, and positive Change are the Core®
of your course work at CLU. Practice them when interacting with one
another. Respect one another’s differences, be open to other
perspectives, negotiate positive outcomes, and support one another’s
learning. It is sometimes easy in the discussion boards to forget that there
are people attached to their words who have had full lives and
experiences different than yours. Our hope is that as you move through
the courses your respect and interdependence will grow. Your cohort is
your biggest support and they will be your best allies through your
learning at CLU. Tend to these relationships with care and respect.

The faculty learn from you as much as you learn from them. We partner
with our students to create a supportive learning environment which
fosters creative analysis and synthesis. You will be challenged in the
courses with questions and differing opinions. Do not fear the challenge,
but do learn to reply constructively and work together to create a rich
and meaningful practice of the Core® skills you are acquiring at CLU.

FINANCIAL AID

CLU strives to keep tuition and book costs at a level affordable to students
and also encourages students to use any employer reimbursement
benefits they may be eligible to receive. However, we realize that some
students will need access to a low interest student loan and to that end
students who meet eligibility requirements may apply for federal
financial aid in the form of a Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan. For
questions and assistance related to financial aid students may contact the
Office of Financial Aid.

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HELP DESK SUPPORT

Technical support for CLU students who need assistance with email,
software related to school work, Office 365 password reset, and other
technical issues can be requested by emailing
[email protected] or by submitting a Support Ticket on our
website using this link.

Canvas provides 24/7 support to students who need assistance with
anything related to the Canvas online learning platform. Canvas support
can be accessed using the Help menu in Canvas or by calling 844-912-
1727.

LIBRARY

Claremont Lincoln University utilizes a discovery service called WorldCat
Discovery that allows users to search all of CLU’s resources in one place.
Access to the Library is available in all classes in Canvas and via the CLU
website by clicking on Students. When prompted to log in to the Library
to view a resource, the username and password are the same as the
credentials used to log into your CLU email. For support from an online
reference librarian to refine a search or find a resource, you may Chat
with a Librarian. This resource is available via the CLU website’s Students
section. If you are unable to access a resource because it is not held by
CLU you may request to have that resource obtained on your behalf
provided it is available.

OFFICE 365

Claremont Lincoln University students are provided with an Office 365
subscription which will allow you to download and install any of the
Windows compatible programs below:

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Student email is provided through Outlook as a service of Office 365. You
may access your student email online at email.claremontlincoln.edu or
by downloading Outlook on your computer or smartphone. You may also
access your CLU email via your smartphone’s native mail client.

ONLINE LEARNING

CLU’s programs are offered online by design providing students with the
opportunity to engage in ubiquitous learning. Our asynchronous learning
model allows students to study on the go and to complete class work at
times that work best for you. Students build and nurture meaningful
relationships with their peers and professors through collaborative
assignments and stimulating and thought provoking dialogue in the
discussion forum for each class. Students who are most successful in an
online environment are self-motivated, willing to engage with fellow
students and faculty, and express themselves well in writing. It is your
responsibility as a student to participate regularly in course discussions,
ask questions when necessary, and turn in all assignments on time.

Courses are designed to be navigated through weekly modules that cover
specific learning objectives that allow you to build toward and meet the
overall course outcomes. All of the content and activities are carefully
designed by a group of subject matter experts and course design
specialists to ensure that you are scaffolding the necessary knowledge
and application experiences to best prepare you to master the learning
outcomes of the courses and your chosen program. Collaboration is key
in all of the courses from design to execution. You are assured that you
are not receiving content that was imagined from one instructor’s
perspective but from a team that had to work together. You, our student,
are also a part of this process. We review your feedback and make
refinements to course activities and content based on your evaluations.
The administration embraces the efficacy of online learning, but we also
are committed to offering the best possible courses.

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PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas without crediting that
person for their work. CLU has an expectation of academic honesty and
prohibits plagiarism in any form for work intended to fulfill degree or
course requirements. Students who are found in violation of the
academic honesty policy will face consequences ranging from failing the
course in question to dismissal from the University. CLU recognizes that
plagiarism is culturally defined and as such students who are not
experienced in the U.S. educational system may be asked to rewrite
plagiarized work if it is found that there was no intended dishonesty.
However, plagiarism is never acceptable and all students are expected to
learn what constitutes plagiarism in the U.S. educational context.

REFUND POLICY

Students may receive a full refund, or no refund of tuition depending on
the date the course was dropped, as per the schedule below:

100% refund through the tenth calendar day of the term
0% refund after the tenth calendar day of the term

No refund will be given if a student drops or withdraws from classes after
the tenth day of class in a given term.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Net Impact is a global organization of students and professionals working
toward social and environmental change. Net Impact provides its
members with experiences and connections that will allow them to have
the greatest impact by taking on social challenges, protecting the
environment, inventing new products, and orienting business toward the
greater good. All students are welcome to join CLU’s chapter of Net
Impact and participate in events hosted by Net Impact CLU.

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CLU’s Alumni Association is open to all CLU students and alumni. The
Alumni Association provides opportunities for sharing, networking, and
relationship building.

STUDENT PORTAL

The Student Portal is available to students for a variety of tasks including:
• Registering for classes for the upcoming term
• Viewing your course schedule
• Accessing your unofficial transcript
• Viewing your ledger and making tuition payments

New students will be provided with their credentials for accessing the
Student Portal via email during their first week of class.

WRITING CENTER

CLU utilizes Smarthinking from Pearson for Writing Center services. The
Writing Center is accessible in every class in Canvas and allows students
to connect with writing experts to receive drop in tutoring, to ask a
question, and to submit writing for review and feedback. The Writing
Center provides tutoring that encompasses a wide array of targeted
writing assistance in areas such as grammar, formatting, resource usage,
and content development.

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Weekend Gatherings

Twice a year at the beginning of the Fall and Spring academic terms, CLU
brings together faculty, community leaders, and friends of the University
for an intentional time of networking, socializing, and collaborative
learning. While not required, we recommend that all students come to at
least one Gathering Weekend if they can.

ORIENTATION

The Gathering Weekend includes orientation for incoming students as
well as a day of academic lectures, workshops, and Q&A sessions.
Students from all programs have an opportunity to meet each other, their
instructors, and support staff to make meaningful connections that can
continue into the online classroom.

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THE EXCHANGE

As part of the Gathering Weekend, the University convenes The
Exchange, which are face-to-face events that bring together students,
and faculty for an intentional time of teaching, learning, and sharing. Each
event includes opportunities for intellectual and personal development,
and community-wide events that feature speakers, panels, discussion
forums, and co-curricular activities. An important part of The Exchange is
the interaction students have with their instructors, to dialogue and
collaborate in idea sharing, and to discuss co-curricular activities and
action research projects.

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COMMENCEMENT

Once a year, prior to the start of the Spring academic term, the Gathering
Weekend includes a celebration of all graduates who have completed
their degree requirements throughout the preceding academic year.
Speakers include a chosen graduate from each of the degree programs,
as well as a keynote address from an inspiring leader who has lived the
CLU mission of engaging in positive social change.

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2017-2018 Academic Calendar

Jul 2017 Oct 2017 Jan 2018 Apr 2018
Jun 19
Registration Opens Sep 18 Dec 18 Mar 19
Gathering Weekend Sep 22 – Mar 30 –
Sep 23 Jan 8
Commencement Jul 10 Jan 8 Apr 2
Jul 10 Oct 9 Jan 8 Apr 2
Classes Begin Jul 10 Oct 9 Jan 17 Apr 10
Jul 19 Oct 9 Apr 10
Last Day to Add a Class Oct 18 Apr 10
Jul 21 Apr 19
1/3 Term Tuition Due
Aug 25 Oct 20 Jan 19 Apr 21
Last Day to Receive a
100% Refund Sep 15 Nov 24 Feb 23 May 26
Last Day to Drop a Sep 17
Class Sep 17 Dec 14 Mar 15 Jun 17
Last Day to Withdraw Dec 17 Mar 18 Jun 18
with a “W” Sep 22 Dec 17 Mar 18 Jun 18
Full Term Tuition Due
Dec 22 Mar 23 Jun 23
Classes End

Prior Term Incomplete
Work Due
Final Grades Posted

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Contact Us

MAILING ADDRESS

Claremont Lincoln University
250 West First Street, Suite 330
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: (909) 667-4400 Fax: (909) 399-3443

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Katie Goolsby
Academic Affairs Manager
[email protected]
(909) 667-4490

Dr. David Carter
Dean, M.A. in Ethical Leadership
[email protected]
(909) 667-4493

Dr. Darrell Ezell
V.P. for Academic Affairs & Dean, M.A. in Interfaith Action
[email protected]
(909) 667-4491

Dr. Anita Leffel
Dean, M.A. in Social Impact
[email protected]
(909) 667-4492

Dr. Victor Manalo
Dean, Claremont Core®
[email protected]
(909) 667-4494

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Dr. Stan Ward
Dean, Capstone Studies
[email protected]
(909) 667-4495

OFFICE OF ADMISSION

Lynne Garcia
Director of Business Development
[email protected]
(909) 667-4413

Karen Kraker
Admissions Counselor
[email protected]
(909) 667-4486

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID

Deb Barker-Garcia
Director of Financial Aid
[email protected]
(909) 667-4484

OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES

Heather Case Pryor
Director of Student Services
[email protected]
(909) 667-4485

Clair Baca
Student Services Advisor
[email protected]
(909) 667-4481

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

[email protected]

For assistance with email, software related to school, Office 365 password reset,
etc.

Canvas Support
(844) 812-1727
Available 24/7

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