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2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School of Distance Education


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Griggs Hall, Room 124
Ph: 269-471-6570
Fax: 269-471-2812
griggs@andrews.edu
www.andrews.edu/distance/
www.griggs.edu

Alayne D. Thorpe, Dean

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Distance Education Definitions
Distance Degrees
Distance Courses
Digital Learning and Instructional Technology (DLiT)
Student Services
Off-Campus Programs
Compliance
Griggs International Academy

Mission Statement

The School of Distance Education extends access to Adventist education beyond campus, community and national boundaries. We support our faculty and students around the world by promoting best practices in distance education and international partnerships, and by creating a virtual community designed to nurture learning.

The School of Distance Education serves Andrews University by providing leadership, faculty and student support, and professional resources in the following areas: educational technology, distance education, compliance and off-campus programs. The School of Distance Education also operates Griggs University and Griggs International Academy.

Core Values

To accomplish our mission, the School of Distance Education is committed to these core values:

Excellence: We view each student as a special creation, endowed by God with individual talents and abilities that we encourage them to develop by providing a quality, academically rigorous Seventh-day Adventist Christian education at all levels.

Respect: We believe that it is our responsibility to uplift one another by demonstrating respect and consideration for all  parents, students, and educators through learning that is student-centered and redemptive, and customer service that is helpful and friendly.

Integrity: We recognize that mutual trust rests upon a foundation of honesty and transparency. We are honest and straightforward in our dealings, both business and academic, and expect no less from our parents, students, and faculty.

Community: We believe that a safe learning environment and an accepting community are important to effective learning, especially in distance education. We strive to create a learning community where all participants (parents, students, faculty, and administrators) feel valued and understand that they are part of a team by providing opportunities for constructive interaction, and sharing of experiences.

History

Griggs University/Griggs International Academy began its work in 1909, when the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists voted to offer correspondence courses to meet the needs of its members and workers who were unable to attend a traditional campus-based school or college. GU/GIA was originally called Fireside Correspondence School and was founded by Frederick Griggs, one of the pioneer educational leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In 2009, the Seventh-day Adventist Church leadership formed a Commission on Distance Education Models and Structure. The intent of the commission was to conduct an in-depth investigation of current best practices for distance education and make recommendations to the Church on the possibility to using distance education to meet the needs of the worldwide constituency.

In 2010, the Commission brought a recommendation to the General Council and to Niels-Erik Andreasen, president of Andrews University, that ownership of Griggs University be transferred to Andrews University. During the summer of 2010, Andrews University faculty and administration met and deliberated on the impact that ownership of Griggs would make upon the University structure.

Andrews University and Griggs University had enjoyed a long-term partnership offering distance education degree programs and, through its academic schools, the university had also been offering a number of online courses and programs. Furthermore, the Andrews University Board indicated an interest in bringing Griggs to Andrews University in its entirety and began to include in its planning consideration of Griggs University and Griggs International Academy.

At the October 26, 2010, meeting of the Andrews University Board, it was voted to accept the gift of Griggs University and Griggs International Academy.

After analyzing the housing challenges on campus, Andrews University purchased a building on the edge of its campus that had been owned by the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The Lake Union has relocated into one wing of the building, and the entire first floor of the other wing, as well as five offices on the second floor, now houses the School of Distance Education/Griggs University.

Renovations were completed by the end of June to allow for a physical relocation of Griggs in July 2011. In a nod to both a shared history (Frederick Griggs, the founder of GU/GIA was also an important person in the development of Andrews University) and the establishment of Griggs University on Andrews’ campus, the building has been named Griggs Hall.

Distance Education Definitions

Andrews University definitions of distance education are based on the 2009 federal distance education definitions and the North Central Association Higher Learning Commission definitions of distance education.

Distance Education Programs are defined by the total package delivery of learning experiences included in the degree. Distance education includes any learning experiences that are not located at any Andrews campus, such as online courses, dissertations, independent studies, clinicals, etc. Distance programs have limited learning time on campus.

Distance Education Courses are defined by the NCA-HLC Definition: “Distance-delivered courses are those in which all or the vast majority (typically 75% or more) of the instruction and interaction occurs via electronic communication, correspondence, or equivalent mechanisms, with the faculty and students physically separated from each other.”

Distance Students are accepted into Distance programs.

Andrews University offers three types of distance education course formats:

  • Self-paced courses are offered where instructional materials and examinations are provided by mail or electronic transmission to students who are separated from the instructor. Interaction between the instructor and the student is limited and is primarily initiated by the student. Self-paced courses may be delivered via paper; via electronic means such as email or a learning management system, or via DVDs, podcasts, streaming or similar one-way media transmission. (This definition aligns with the federal definition for correspondence courses.)
  • Interactive online courses use the Internet to deliver instruction to students who are separate from the instructor. Interactive online courses use the Internet to support regular and substantive interaction between the students and the instructor. This regular substantive interaction includes a significant amount of interaction initiated by the instructor. Interactive online courses may use synchronous (real-time) meetings, or an asynchronous paced format. Technologies may include: The Internet, satellite or room-based videoconferencing, web-conferencing, audio-conferencing, or web-based videoconferencing. DVDs, podcasts, streaming and similar one way media may be used only if they are used in conjunction with another technology that facilitates regular and substantive interaction between students and the instructor. (This aligns with the federal definition for distance education.)
  • Blended learning courses include some time where the faculty and students are physically separated from each other and additional time where the faculty and students are in the same location. Blended learning scenarios include a face-to-face class that has reduced face-to-face time replaced with extended online assignments or a short intense face-to-face time supplemented with online learning activities. The blended learning course format uses the online activities to ensure that the course meets the credit hour definition requirements. The online portion of this type of course must meet the description of interactive online courses listed above. (This aligns with the federal definition for distance education.)

 


 

Distance Degrees at Andrews University

Andrews University offers two types of online degrees: “interactive online” and “self-paced.” (See Definitions section above.)

Interactive Online Degrees

These programs are comprised of courses offered via the interactive online format. Courses have specific start and end dates. Some programs include minimal on-campus components, while some programs are entirely online. See the individual degree pages for more details.

Self-Paced Online Degrees

These programs are comprised of programs offered via the self-paced online course format. Individual courses can be started at any time and must be completed within six months.

 


 

Distance Courses at Andrews University

General Education Requirements and Courses Available via Distance

For information about general education requirements for all Andrews undergraduate degrees, please see the General Education Program  section of this bulletin. The courses that are available via distance to meet these requirements are listed below.

Interactive Online Courses

These courses are offered via the interactive online format and have fixed registration periods with specific start and end dates. To find these courses in the Course Schedule, look for distance campus and 999 sections.

Self Paced Online Courses

These courses are offered via the self-paced format. Courses can be started at any time and must be completed within six months (for most courses). To find these courses in the Course Schedule, look for distance campus and 901 sections.

Self-Paced Media Courses

 


 

Digital Learning and Instructional Technology (DLiT)

Griggs Hall, Room 130
269-471-3960
www.andrews.edu/distance/dlit
www.andrews.edu/distance/consortium
dlit@andrews.edu

Janine Lim, Associate Dean, Online Higher Education
Marsha Beal, Instructional Designer
TBD, Learning Systems Administrator

Mission

The Department of Digital Learning and Instructional Technology provides instructional technology leadership, support and resources to the  faculty, staff, and students of Andrews University. DLiT serves main campus, online campus, and off campus programs. DLiT also oversees the operations of the Consortium of Adventist Colleges and Universities.

Instructional Technology

The Department of Digitial Learning and Instructional Technology researches and promotes new instructional technologies. DLiT provides technology support for enterprise level instructional technology tools such as Moodle, the campus learning management system; student response systems (clickers); Panopto, the video streaming and recording service; and Adobe Connect Pro, the webinar software. In addition, we offer workshops, training and one-on-one consultation for pedagogical use of technology. We work collaboratively with various entities across campus to provide excellent service through processes and procedures to support main campus, online campus, and off campus students and faculty.

Online Course Production

The Department of Digital Learning and Instructional Technology provides coordination and review for online program and course development, as well as technical support, instructional design advice and training, and materials design and conversion for course development for main campus, online campus, and off campus courses.

Consortium of Adventist Colleges and Universities

The Andrews University’s School of Distance Education operates the Consortium of Adventist Colleges and Universities, which grew out of the Griggs University Consortium arrangements between Griggs University, Andrews University, Oakwood University, and Washington Adventist University. The Griggs University Consortium began in 1969 with Griggs University and Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University).

The Consortium serves students around the world: students in partner colleges and universities within the North American Division, students in public universities wishing to take select courses from an Adventist perspective, and students at our partner institutions around the world. 

Courses and Degrees
Full consortium course and degree information can be found online at andrews.edu/distance/consortium

Consortium Adjunct Faculty

  • Behavioral Sciences
    • John Gavin, M.S.W.
    • Gladstone Gurubatham, Ph.D.
    • James Hammond, Ph.D.
    • Richard James, Sr., Ph.D.
    • Grant Leitma, Ph.D.
    • Lionel Matthews, Ph.D.
  • Biology
    • Lee Roberts, Ph.D. 
    • Melinda Villanueva, Ph.D.
  • Business
    • Nadia Chevalier, M.B.A.
    • Elwin David, M.S.
    • Raul Nestares, B.S.
    • Quentin Sahly, M.A.
    • D. Oliver Swaby, M.B.A.
    • Nadia Williams, M.S.
  • Communication
    • Marsha Beal, M.A.
    • Delyse Steyn, D.Ed.
  • Computer Science
    • Andrew Myaing, M.B.A.  
  • Education
    • Lyn Bartlett, Ph.D.
    • Bradley Sheppard, Ph.D.
    • David Waller, M.Ed.
  • English
    • Bruce Closser, Ph.D.
    • Ethan Jones, J.D.
    • Dixil Rodriguez, Ph.D.
    • Janalee Shaw, Ph.D.
    • Jill Walker-Gonzalez, M.A.
  • History
    • Jackie Gonzalez-Feezer, M.A.
    • Adam Fenner, Ph.D.  
    • Joan Francis, D.A.
    • Gary Land, Ph.D.
    • Douglas Morgan, Ph.D.
  • International Languages
    • Lily Odera, M.S.
    • Ruben Perez-Schulz, M.Ed.
  • Mathematics
    • Jonathan Duncan, Ph.D.
    • Eric Funaski, Ph.D.
    • Shirleen Luttrell, M.A.T.
    • Jane Nesbit, M.A. 
  • Music
    • Karla Bucklew, M.Mus.
  • Nutrition and Wellness
    • Winston Craig, Ph.D.
    • Stephanie Goddard, M.S.
    • Gretchen Krivak, M.S.
    • Terry Leitma, M.A.
    • Bob Paulson, Ph.D.
  • Religion
    • Francy Duran, Ph.D.
    • Trisha Gallimore-Broy, M.A.
    • Helena Gregor, Ph.D.
    • Ian Kelly, D.Min.
    • Sherry Manison, M.Div.
    • Ernan Norman, D.Min.
    • Glenn Russell, M.Div.
    • Nikolaus Satelmajer, D.Min.
    • Ray McAllister, Ph.D.
    • Bertram Melbourne, Ph.D.
    • Ruben Munoz, M.Div.
    • Gerhard Pfandl, Ph.D.
    • Jan Aage Sigvartsen, M.A.
  • Physics
    • Mickey Kutzner, Ph.D.

 


 

Student Services

Griggs Hall, Room 124
269-471-6570
www.andrews.edu/distance/

Glynis Bradfield, Director

Scope of Service

The Office of Student Services supports students engaged in distance education through Griggs International Academy and Andrews University. Services include arranging student tutoring, K–12 parent coaching, disability accommodation, technology support, academic advising, complaints management, and communicating options for spiritual, physical and social development available to off-campus students.

Admission to Distance Degrees

Degree Students: Transfer and New Applicants

Students seeking an Andrews undergraduate or graduate degree through distance education must meet the same admission requirements as outlined in this bulletin for on-campus students: 

The student is responsible for providing all requested information, transcripts, and other documents needed to complete the process. Admission begins with completing the application at www.andrews.edu/apply for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Advising for Undergraduate Mature Students

Students can estimate how previous course work may apply toward an Andrews distance degree by reviewing the degree and general education requirements as listed in this bulletin. Prospective students may request an official evaluation of their transcripts using the online application process. Mature students may also use the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process to determine if their employment experiences or other life situations might translate to course or degree requirements.  Learn more .

Permission to Take Classes (PTC)

Students wishing to take distance courses for personal growth, certification, or to supplement a program they are taking elsewhere need not meet the degree admission requirements. Guest or non-degree seeking students complete a Permission to Take Classes (PTC) application using the online form at www.andrews.edu/ptc. Please review the PTC Policies for Undergraduate and Graduate:

Registration for Distance Courses

Interactive Online Courses

Interactive online courses have a fixed start and end date and are usually instructor-paced. Interactive online courses are indicated in the in the course schedule with the section number of 999. These courses follow on campus course registration policies .

Self-Paced Online Courses 

Self-paced courses can be started at any time and are student-paced. Students have six months from the student-selected start date to complete undergraduate self-paced courses. Self-paced courses listed with the 901 section number indicate self-paced courses.

Registration for self-paced courses follows the Self-Paced Academic Calendar (Permalink). The student-selected start date determines the term (spring, summer, fall) in which the self-paced course is counted for census and financial aid purposes.

Andrews distance and on-campus degree-seeking students registering for self-paced courses can do so through Registration Central online. The student is fully responsible to:

  1. Check with their academic advisor that distance courses will fulfill on-campus degree requirements,

  2. Check with their financial advisor how registration in distance courses will impact their financial plan

For step-by-step instructions on how to register for self-paced courses, visit www.andrews.edu/distance/students/registration/rcsteps.pdf.

Registration Holds

Please note that there are several different types of holds on the registration process.

  1. Holds for health, insurance, bookstore, and residence halls do not apply to distance degree or PTC students.

  2. Holds for international deposits and visas do not apply to international students who are only taking courses off-campus.

  3. International graduate students coming to campus for one month or less do not pay the international deposit, but will require visas and insurance as listed in this bulletin for on-campus programs.

  4. If any difficulty is experienced in registering online for self-paced courses, contact the program advisor listed with each distance degree, or:

    1. Helena Gregor for Seminary Distance Learning Center courses
      sdlc@andrews.edu, 269-471-3962
    2. Diana DeGuzman for undergraduate distance courses
      enrollgu@andrews.edu, 269-471-6323

Financial Information

Fees and tuition are listed in the Financial Information  section of this bulletin. Financial policies pertaining to distance education are summarized hereafter.

Tuition

The following table summarizes tuition discounts and fees for distance degree and guest or PTC students.

Tuition and Distance Fees for Distance Degree and Guest/PTC Students
School and Program/Course Tuition Per Credit Distance Fee
Self-paced courses Discounted1 rate $375 <5credits $30
≥5credits $112
SBA Masters in Business Administration Discounted2 rate $495 $112
SDATS MA courses $964 $112
SDATS MDiv courses  Discounted2 rate $482 $112
SED Ed Leadership Certificate Programs  Discounted2 rate $514 $112
SED Online Masters Programs $964 $112
SED Online Doctoral Programs $1,122 $112
SHP Masters of Public Health in Nutrition and Wellness Discounted2 rate $482 $112
SHP Post-Masters of Science in Nursing  Discounted2 rate $482 $112
SHP Master of Science in Nursing Discounted2 rate $482 $112
SHP BS in Nursing - distance completion, post associate degree students only Discounted2 rate $514 <5credits $30
≥5credits $112
See Financial Information  for other service fees 1Full price per undergraduate credit: $1,028
2Full price per masters credit: $964

 

Distance Fee

A distance fee of $112 per semester/registration period is charged to all distance graduate degree students, as well as distance undergraduate students and transfer credit/PTC students taking 5 or more credits.  Undergraduate students taking less than 5 credits pay a $30 distance fee. See the Financial Information  section of this bulletin for full details.

Other Fees

Additional fees apply to both main campus and distance students for specific services elected, or related to specific course registrations. See the Financial Information  section of this bulletin.

Withdrawals and Refunds

This table summarizes the policy for withdrawing from self-paced courses. Deadlines are based on the number of calendar days from the student’s selected course start date. These dates differ from the on-campus semester deadlines.

Calendar Day

Tuition

Distance Fee

Drop/Add Fee

Transcript Grade

1-15

Full refund

Full refund

No charge

No grade assigned

16-27

70% refund

No refund

Charged

“W” grade assigned

28-38

40% refund

No refund

Charged

“W” grade assigned

39-150

Prior to final exam

No refund

No refund

Charged

“W” grade assigned

151+

No refund

No refund

Cannot drop

“A-F” grade earned

 

Withdrawal Procedure

For  students taking self-paced courses:

  • All withdrawals after 15 days, within the semester registered, require a drop/add form submitted to the Office of Academic Records.  Distance students can email enrollgu@andrews.edu to request assistance with this procedure.

  • To withdraw after the semester has ended, students must submit a withdrawal form to Enrollment Management.

Course Load

A course load is the same for students studying on-campus, online or some combination of both. 12–16 credits is a full load for undergraduate students, and 8–12 semester credits is a full semester load for graduate students (learn more in the Undergraduate  and Graduate  academic sections of this bulletin). Permission to take more credits requires advisor and/or dean approval.

Mixed Load

When a mix of course types are taken, financial aid is based on the number of on-campus or interactive online credits plus a match of self-paced credits. A minimum of 6 total credits, of which 3 must be on-campus or interactive online, are required to qualify for federal financial aid.  Andrews Partnership Scholarship applies to a registration for at least six full-priced credits and would be pro-rated accordingly.

Students taking a mixed load need to be aware of these financial considerations:

  • If paying without financial aid, students may register any time and work at their own pace within 180 days from the selected start date. If the student pays with federal financial aid, they must register by the drop/add date for Fall or Spring semesters and complete courses during the 4-month semester. Self-paced undergraduate course tuition for 2013-2014 is $375 per credit.
  • Self-paced courses can no longer be included in the package plan. If a student is taking 12 regularly priced on-campus credits and wants to add a self-paced course, they will pay the package price for the 12 credits and $375 per credit for the self-paced class added.
  • Federal aid and loans may be available to AU degree-seeking students registered by the drop/add date in Fall and Spring on-campus semesters, for a minimum of 6 credits, which are completed within the same semester.
  • Andrews Partnership Scholarship/Andrews Gift are NOT eligible to pay for self-paced courses.
Self-Paced Degree Load

Federal regulations define students enrolled in self-paced degrees as half-time students. For Federal PELL grant, 6 credits is half-time, but any load of 6 or more self-paced courses will be considered half-time only and PELL will be pro-rated to half of a full award. PELL grants are not disbursed until 50% of self-paced course assignments are completed.

Federal loans can be applied at half-time enrollment. Federal regulations limit any financial aid to the cost of tuition and fees only for self-paced courses.

Course Repeat Policy

If you use Federal financial aid and need to repeat a course, see your Student Financial Services advisor before registering. See the Repeating Classes section of the General Academic Policies .

Federal Financial Aid

Federal financial aid may be available to Andrews degree-seeking students if the following conditions are met:

  • A student must be admitted to a program that leads to an associate’s, bachelor’s or graduate degree. If the program leads to a certificate or credits are taken for transfer to another university degree, the student is not eligible for aid for that course.
  • The courses are registered by the drop/add date for the on-campus Fall or Spring semester. 
  • A minimum of 6 credits are registered.
  • The courses are completed within the semester they are registered.

When registering for self-paced courses as a degree-seeking student, it is important to speak to your Financial Aid Advisor regarding your plans. Your course load determines your Financial Aid eligibility.

Financial aid from sources other than Andrews University may be applied toward the costs of self-paced courses as long as the student is taking an equivalent number of credits on-campus.  Federal financial aid is not available to guest/PTC students.

Financial Assistance

See the following sections of the bulletin for further information about tuition discounts and scholarships:

General Academic Information

General academic policies covering course loads, grading scale, credit by examination, repeat courses, issuance of transcripts, and graduation described elsewhere in this bulletin apply to distance degree programs. Self-paced courses are not subject to the main campus deadlines and late fees.

Proctored Examinations

Many distance courses require exams be taken under supervision. School/college registrars, testing center personnel, librarians, or other official (who is not a family member or friend) where the student resides could be requested to serve as exam proctor or supervisor. Students in the Armed Forces may take their examinations under the supervision of the education officer. Students should make the necessary arrangements and then fill in the required information about the proctor using the exam request form provided with course materials.

Main-campus students taking self-paced courses need to take their exams at the School of Distance Education. If all assignments have been turned in, and an exam request is brought to the office at least two hours before closing, the exam can be taken on the same day.

Library Access

Registered students of Andrews University have full and free access to the resources and services of the James White Library via phone, fax, e-mail or the Internet. Such services include:

  • Access to the James White Library Catalog (JeWeL)

  • Access to James White Library’s Online Databases which include full-text articles from many thousands of periodicals

  • Online Instruction, Tutorials and Research Guides

  • Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services

  • Reference and Consultation Services

  • Download software, such as Endnote

  • FAQs and Ask-a-Librarian—www.andrews.edu/library/RefDesk/services/ask.html

Online access to these services is available through Andrews username and password supplied during the admission process. Off-campus program students, staff and faculty may apply for Andrews University username and password through the Off-Campus Library Services Web page:

www.andrews.edu/library/ocls/offcamp.html
Phone: 269-471-3283

Advisors

Graduate and undergraduate students studying at a distance can contact the School of Distance Education Office of Student Services for help in navigating admissions and registration, connecting with main-campus services, and student success support. Financial advisors are assigned based on student last name. Undergraduate students are assigned academic advisors, based on the major chosen, by the Student Success Center (see Academic & Campus Resources  and Undergraduate Academic Policies ). Graduate students are assigned academic advisors by the department offering their selected program of study.

Other Distance Student Services

Students studying at a distance are included in an increasing number of services available through technology:

  • The current Andrews University Bulletin at www.andrews.edu/academics/bulletin/ communicates policies and procedures, and key contact information for all campus services.

  • The Andrews Agenda at www.andrews.edu/agenda/ provides weekly news, announcements and updates.

  • The Andrews Directory at www.andrews.edu/directory/ includes contact information for all current faculty, staff and students.

  • Departmental updates are emailed to students registered in specific programs of study.

  • Weekly worship services and chapels are streamed online. In addition, two radio stations and an online chaplain provide spiritual life opportunities for all studying at a distance (see links at www.andrews.edu/distance/students/spiritual-life.html).

  • Access to counseling, tutoring, degree planning and accommodation for learning disabilities while studying at a distance can be arranged through the School of Distance Education Student Services Director (learn more at www.andrews.edu/distance/students/student-services.html).

  • A grievance form online provides students with tools to formally register a complaint about any aspect of the educational service provided by Andrews University.  The procedure for lodging a complaint is outlined online.

Consortium of Adventist Colleges and Universities

The Andrews University’s School of Distance Education operates the Consortium of Adventist Colleges and Universities. Additional courses are available for transfer credit from Washington Adventist University and Oakwood University. Information about all Consortium partner course offerings, tuition rates, fees, payment information, and procedures is available online at www.andrews.edu/distance/consortium. Printed catalogs can be requested from the School of Distance Education.

 


 

Off-Campus Programs

Griggs Hall, Rooms 210, 212, 216
269-471-6590
FAX: 269-471-2804
affiliations@andrews.edu

Lyn Bartlett, Director
Stephen Rivers, Associate Director

Introduction

Andrews University has a long history with off-campus programs around the world. Partnering with Seventh-day Adventist educational and church institutions, the university delivers these programs in 16 different locations, primarily outside the United States. Currently, nearly 4,000 students are enrolled in off-campus programs.

When Andrews University assumed ownership of Griggs University in 2011 the number of off-campus programs increased. While the Griggs University programs will be absorbed into the fabric of Andrews University over the coming years, both entities will continue to operate individual off-campus programs for the duration of the 2012–2013 school year.

Accreditation

Many of the Andrews University schools have partnerships with educational institutions in North America and abroad, authorized by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and other controlling organizations. The types of partnerships include academic monitoring of existing institutional programs, extension campuses, and examination centers for graduate and undergraduate education. The programs of study vary from individual courses in a variety of disciplines to full degree programs.

Details of specific courses, approved curricula and programs are available from the Office of Off-Campus Programs. The Off-Campus Programs Committee authorizes and reviews all University policies related to such affiliations and extensions. Once accepted into an Andrews University program, students may transfer between home and extension campuses.

Off-Campus Program Definitions

Additional Location. An Additional Location is a location distinct from the campus of Andrews University, at which students can complete an Andrews University degree, or 50% or more of courses leading to an Andrews University degree or certificate.

Course Location. A Course Location is a location distinct from the campus of Andrews University, at which students can complete credit bearing courses, which total less than 50% of an Andrews University degree or certificate. This does not include Study Abroad locations unless they provide 25–50% of an Andrews University degree or certificate program.

Other Classifications

  • In-State—The location is within the state of Michigan

  • Out-of-State—The location is outside of the state of Michigan

  • Out of USA—The location is outside of the 50 United States, and includes U.S. territories

Undergraduate Off-Campus Programs

Undergraduate off-campus programs are offered at Washington Adventist University, Maryland; Hong Kong Adventist College, Hong Kong; Newbold College, England; Tyrifjord Vidergaende Skole, Norway; and University of the Southern Caribbean, Trinidad. Andrews University confers approved associate and baccalaureate degrees on those students who have fulfilled admission, academic and program requirements at these centers.

Undergraduate students may study abroad in the Andrews University Year in England at Newbold College. The purpose of this program is to allow students to participate in a culturally enriching academic experience. Information about this program can be secured by writing Newbold College or contacting the director of Off-Campus Programs at Andrews University. Students should make application directly to the Admissions Office, Newbold College, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, England RG42 4A.

Graduate Off-Campus Programs

Graduate off-campus programs are offered in a number of disciplines by the various schools of Andrews University.

The College of Arts & Sciences offers the MA-TESOL in Seoul, Korea. The School of Education offers the MA (Education) and the MEd degrees at Spicer Memorial College, India. It also offers the MA (Leadership) at Brazil Adventist University in São Paulo, Brazil.

The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary offers the MA (Religion) at Middle East University, Lebanon; Romanian Adventist Theological Institute, Romania; Spicer Memorial College, India; and Zaoksky Adventist Seminary, Russia. It offers the Doctor of Ministry at Adventist University of Africa, Kenya; Spanish Adventist Seminary, Spain; and Zaoksky Adventist University, Russia. In North America, the Seminary offers the MA in Pastoral Ministry degree and courses toward the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees at several locations.

In addition, the University offers the interdisciplinary, interschool MIDA degree (International Development) at seven sites: Canada, Chile, Ghana, Italy, Japan, Kenya, South Africa, and South Sudan.

Governance

All off-campus programs for Andrews University, Griggs University and Griggs International Academy are administered by the Office of Off-Campus Programs. The director of Off-Campus Programs reports to the dean of the School of Distance Education. The director of Off-Campus Programs works with other academic deans and department chairs to maintain quality control of specific courses and to ensure that off-campus program requirements are equivalent to on-campus program requirements.

Periodic audits are conducted at each Off-Campus Program site. The length of time between audits is determined by the audit team. Each audit team reviews the programs, facilities, and various academic processes; interviews administrators, faculty, and students; and makes recommendations of improvements needed to enhance the quality of the off-campus programs.

Current Programs

Andrews University offers off-campus programs on five continents: Africa (Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa); Asia (India, Japan, Korea, Lebanon); Europe (England, Italy, Norway, Romania, Russia); North America (Canada, Mexico, and all North American Division Union Conferences); Central America (Trinidad: in teach-out); South America (Brazil, Chile, Trinidad).

Griggs University (GU) & Griggs International Academy (GIA) offer off-campus programs on five continents: Africa (GIA: Botswana, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana); Asia (GIA: China, Korea, Taiwan; GU: Hong Kong, India, Korea, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam); Europe (GU: Latvia, Russia); North America (GIA: APLE schools, Cooperative arrangements with selective North American Division schools, Job Corps Centers; GU: Select independent Seventh-day Adventist institutions); Central America (GIA: Inter-America Division); South America (GIA: Brazil).

Other International Educational Opportunities

Andrews University co-sponsors Adventist Colleges Abroad—a program in which qualified students study overseas while completing requirements for graduation at Andrews. This language and cultural immersion is available in ten locations: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, England, France, Greece, Italy, Singapore, Spain and Taiwan. Participation is not limited to language majors. Contact the chair of the Department of International Language Studies for further information.

 


 

Compliance

Griggs Hall, Room 208
269-471-6515
ethanj@andrews.edu

Ethan Jones, Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer assists the School of Distance Education to carry out its academic mission with integrity and in accordance with the policies of Andrews University and our accrediting bodies, and in compliance with federal, state and international regulations.

Accreditation

Griggs University and Griggs International Academy, operated by the School of Distance Education, are accredited by:

  • The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council

  • The Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities

  • Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools (K–12 program)

  • The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (K–12 program)

 


Griggs International Academy (GIA)

Griggs Hall, Room 124
269-471-6570; FAX 269-471-2804
griggs@andrews.edu
www.griggs.edu

La Ronda Forsey, Associate Dean K–12/GIA Principal

The School of Distance Education operates Griggs International Academy (GIA), which offers an accredited K–12 Adventist distance education program that serves students in North America and internationally. There are a variety of delivery styles offered through GIA: online courses, paper-based courses, school sites—adapting to the needs of individuals or supplementing a school program. The mission of GIA is to provide educationally sound, values-based, guided independent study and distance education programs that build a foundation for service to God, church and society. These programs and courses respond to learner needs in the context of a lifetime learning experience.

 

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