Newlane University

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Newlane University

Course Catalog

Newlane Academic Year 2020 - 2021

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Refund Policy

Outcomes

Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy

Identity and Academic Integrity

Newlane Information

Newlane Advisory Council

Hours of Operation

Academic Policies and Procedures

Privacy & Confidentiality Statement

Tuition/Fees

Academic Calendar

Transfer Credit Policy

University Registration

Mission

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Associate of Arts Degree

Academic Integrity Standards and Policies

Complaint/Grievance Policy

Table of Contents:

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Our Mission:

The mission of Newlane University is to make quality online higher education accessible to anyone on earth.

This statement is drawn from the first tenet of our manifesto, and is perhaps the most general goal of Newlane University. We use this tenet as a key goal in its own right, and also as a stand in for our com-

plete manifesto.

Our Learning Principles:Newlane University is an online university that combines the best of contemporary learning theory with the abundant high quality instructional materials available today. The Newlane experience is oriented around discrete and clear learning objectives that have been carefully aligned with those in comparable courses and programs at respected universities. While we strive to provide excellent instructional re-sources for every objective, students are also free to consult other resources as well--at Newlane, the aim is to master the learning objectives, not to spend time listening to a lecture, or consuming instructional media.

Demands of Programs:Newlane Degree programs are rigorous academic programs, requiring students to master college-level conventions in writing, critical thinking, research, and documentation. Newlane programs are competen-cy-based. This means that students pass courses only as they demonstrate mastery of the course goals and objectives, not just for spending time in the course. Accordingly, each course has a “course hearing” where a student meets in a live video conference with an expert. During these course hearings, the ex-pert asks open-ended questions and spot checks to verify and approve that the student has mastered all the course goals and objectives, or not yet. Students should expect to spend two years in full time study to complete the Associate of Arts degree, and an additional two years in full time study to complete the

Bachelor of Arts degree.

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Newlane University Outcomes:

Newlane University tracks the following outcomes: Program-specific outcomes; Stu-dent satisfaction; and Graduate Success.

Program-specific Outcomes

Associate of Arts in General Studies:

-Express oneself clearly, accurately, and succinctly in written and spoken work.

-Be familiar with, and work effectively with different forms of inquiry and knowl-

edge (e.g., scientific, mathematical, humanities, the arts, etc.)

-Effectively conduct and interpret findings from scientific experiments.

-Effectively conduct and interpret findings from social scientific studies.

-Effectively read and interpret involved texts from a range of disciplines.

-Demonstrate habits of successful college study.

-Describe and develop habits of ethical reasoning and conduct, effective social re-

sponsibility, civic engagement, and global citizenship.

-Describe and develop intellectual and practical skills including clear communica-

tion, quantitative reasoning, qualitative reasoning (critical, analytical, and creative

thinking), and information literacy.

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Newlane University Outcomes:

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy:

-Rigorously evaluate ideas and arguments.

-Outline philosophical issues in a range of intellectual domains.

-Recount and analyze fundamental questions and propositions concerning reality,

knowledge, and value.

-Competently incorporate formal reasoning techniques to articulate and evaluate

arguments.

-Compare basic philosophical trends and key ideas across history.

-Explain important ideas and works of prominent philosophers.

-Explain important critiques of works of prominent philosophers.

-Construct coherent arguments in support of one’s views.

-Present accurately and fairly views that differ from one’s own.

-Write philosophical arguments, exegeses, and interpretations clearly and in an

organized manner.

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Student Satisfaction:

At Newlane, we ask all students to complete a student satisfaction survey. We also

ask all students to complete an end-of-course evaluation form upon completing

each course. These satisfaction figures are drawn from those two surveys:

Over 95% of student respondents would recommend Newlane to a friend.

Over 95% of student respondents agree that Newlane experts were quick to respond to any inquiry.

Over 95% of student respondents Strongly Agree or Very Strongly Agree that the objectives they were expected to

master in Newlane courses were clear.

Over 95% of student respondents Strongly Agree or Very Strongly Agree that by the end of the course, they were con-

fident they had mastered the course goals and objectives.

Over 95% of student respondents Very Strongly Agree that they were assessed according to their own understanding

of the course goals and objectives, not in competition with other students.

Over 95% of student respondents rate the learning materials used in our courses as Very Good or Excellent.

Over 95% of student respondents rate Newlane courses overall Very Good or Excellent.

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Graduate Success:

Newlane had its first graduate in the Spring of 2020. What’s more, this graduate also got accepted into a Master’s degree program at the prestigious University of Nottingham.

The philosophy degree at Newlane University provides a background suitable for a wide variety of career options including law, business, politics, teaching, journal-ism, counseling, writing, etc. While many philosophy graduates pursue work upon completion of the bachelor degree program (such as director, manager, writer, or analyst positions in a wide range of business, community, or governmental organi-zations) most view the philosophy degree as a superb foundation for a wide range of graduate programs. Students with a philosophy degree are desirable for numer-ous careers given their strong background in logic and argumentation, excellent reading and writing skills, and highly-developed critical thinking skills.

The Associate of Arts degree at Newlane University provides a good foundation in the traditional core of higher learning: Science, English language arts, Social science, Fine Arts, Math, Health, History, etc. With an Associate’s Degree from Newlane University, candidates would be qualified for a range of occupations, including: Business office manager, medical receptionist, dental office manager, administrative assistant, customer service agent, teacher assistant, etc.

Newlane University offers career and alumni services, but does not guarantee job placement, or wage or salary levels.

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Hours of Operation:

M-F 9am - 5pm MST; 9am - 5pm CET (i.e. 1am - 5pm MST or 9am - 1am (+1) CET)

Technology Requirements:

Students will need access to a desktop, laptop, or mobile device as well as a microphone, camera (these may be part of the computer, or separate devices plugged into the computer) and internet fast enough to handle streaming video for 30+ minutes. Learning can be done online or offline. Newlane recommends that students and experts use the Chrome browser (version 75 or later) to ac-cess coursework and for course hearings. Tests and counseling sessions will be conducted through video conference on the Newlane site. No third-party software is needed. It is safest to consider the learning platform on Newlane in beta for mobile devices. While tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices may allow for some completion of coursework, they are not guaranteed to work in all areas.

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Admission Criteria:

In order to be considered for admission to Newlane University for the Associate of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Arts degree, students must meet the following criteria: Students must be at least 18 years of age.Students must be able to provide evidence of completing secondary school (high school) or equivalent. Students for whom English is a second language, must meet our English proficiency standards. (see English proficiency standards) Students must have access to the required technology.

Graduation Requirements:

In order to graduate, students must complete all the graduation requirements, which are:

- Successfully complete all required coursework.- Successfully complete the Intent to Graduate form- Successfully complete a degree hearing- Satisfy tuition payment requirement

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English proficiency standards:

At Newlane University, we accept any of the following as evidence of a non-native-English speaker’s English proficiency:

A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), a 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or 44 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report. Or A high school diploma completed at an ac-credited/recognized high school (where the medium of instruction is English).

A minimum score on the College Board Accuplacer ESL Exam Series as follows: ESL Language Use: Score of 85 ESL Listening: Score of 80 ESL Reading: Score of 85 ESL Sentence Meaning: Score of 90 ESL Writeplacer: Score of 4 Comprehensive Score for all exams of 350 A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam; A minimum B-2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Refer-ence (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge; A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of “C” or higher at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Educa-tion and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities where the language of instruction was Eng-lish. A “B” or higher is required for a master’s degree, first professional degree, or professional doctoral

degree.

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Academic Calendar:

Newlane University accepts enrollment applications continually. Newlane degree programs are self-paced and competency-based, so students can begin and com-plete their coursework according to personalized schedules. Students can pass a course as soon as they can complete the Newlane University assessment process.

Start Date: Ongoing

End Date: Depends on student

Newlane University offices will be closed on the following days. However, students have access to their online courses every day, including holidays

Holiday Academic Year 2020-21

Labor Day September 7, 2020

Thanksgiving Day November 26 and 27, 2020

Christmas Day December 25, 2020

New Year’s Day January 1, 2021

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 20, 2021

Memorial Day May 25, 2021

Independence Day July 3, 2021

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Tuition/Fees:

Newlane charges a $1500 flat-rate for tuition per degree ($99 registration + $1401 monthly charges) regardless of the time it takes a student to complete a degree, or the number of transfer credits short of a degree a student brings. Meeting this payment is a requirement to receive a Newlane diploma or official Newlane tran-script showing degree completion.

The Associate’s degree is considered a single degree. The bachelor’s degree is considered two degrees: An Associate’s Degree (60 credits), which includes the general education requirement for any Bachelor’s degree; plus major course work (e.g., courses within the philosophy major) and electives (if applicable). The ma-jor course work and electives make up 60 credits. The Associate’s degree plus the major course work and electives make a total of 120 credits for the Bachelor’s degree. If a student transfers an Associate’s degree to Newlane, they would only pay $1500 for the remaining credits for a Bachelor’s degree. If a student seeking a Bachelor’s degree through Newlane transfers less than 60 credits, or less than the equivalent of a complete Associate’s degree, the student must earn the remaining credits and pay the $1500 tuition rate for the Associate’s degree plus $1500 for the Bachelor’s degree.

Newlane students should expect that they won’t be required to incur significant additional costs outside of this $1500. Nevertheless, possible costs outside the $1500 include books, tools, and supplies that may be recommended or required (Newlane tries to use free resources, but occasionally there may be a recom-

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Degree Credits Tuition charge Est. Books Supplies

Total Cost

A.A. (2 years) 60 $1500 $100 $1600

B.A. (2 years) 60 (in addi-tion to the 60 credits from the AA de-

gree)

$1500 $100 $1600

Total 4 Year De-gree

120 $3000 $200 $3200

mended resource that has a cost). Newlane does not sell books or supplies, but may point to resources that can help with the students’ education on sites like Amazon or other online stores. These are generally optional and Newlane tries to keep these recommendations to a minimum.

The other possible cost outside the $1500 are charges for “do over” course hearings or course projects once a student has exhausted their eight free “do over” course hearings or projects. The “do over” fee after a student has exhausted their eight free “do over” course hearings or projects is $75 per “do over” course hearing or project, for a maximum of 12 total “do over” course hearings or projects, or four more after the eight free “do overs” for a maximum possible $300 “do over” fee (i.e., $75 X 4) before a student is dismissed.

See Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for more information section for more information.

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Refund Policy:Students may receive a full refund within a thirty-day cooling-off period of their initial registration fee payment. Students can cancel their Newlane University account at any time. Evidence of a written statement of withdrawal or cancellation via email sent to [email protected] or [email protected], shall be deemed as meeting the terms of the cooling-off period, or the account cancellation. If a student cancels their account, they may re-enroll, and would need to pay a new registration fee. The same refund policy applies to both students who withdraw, and students who are dismissed.

After 30 days, the refund amount for which a student is eligible is determined by the student’s progress in their degree program minus the one time $99 registration fee ac-cording to the following schedule:

If a student has completed 10% or less of their degree program, and wishes to cancel, they are eligible for a 90% refund minus the registration fee.

If a student has completed more than 10% and up to 25% of their degree program and wishes to cancel, they are eligible for a 75% refund minus the registration fee.

If a student has completed more than 25% and up to 50% of their degree program and wishes to cancel, they are eligible for a 50% refund minus the registration fee.

If a student has completed more than 50% of their degree program and wishes to can-cel, they are not eligible for a refund.

Financial Assistance:Newlane University does not participate in Federal Financial Aid, and does not offer nor arrange any loans to students for money used toward fees at Newlane University.

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Table of Refunds first 30 days ($99 registration installment and $39/month payment plan)

Business Days w/in Initial

Enrollment

Maximum Amount Paid by Student

Refund Percentage + Maximum Refund

Notes

30 $99 100% or $99 If a student wishes to cancel their Newlane account within 30 days of enrollment, they get a full refund. If a student registered with a discount code, and so paid less than

$99, they would be refunded

the full amount they paid.

Sample Table of Refunds After 30 Days

Years Enrolled Est.Amount

Paid

% of Degree

Program Complete

Minus % Retained: take % of $1401 ($1500 - $99 reg fee)

(one time) Registration Fee Total Refund Amount

1 $528 5% 10% of $1401= $140.1

$528 - $140.1 = $387.9

$99

$387.9 - $99 = $288.9

$288.9

2 $996 20% 25% of $1401= $350.25

$996 - $350.25 = $645.75

$99

$645.75 - $99 = $546.75

$546.75

3 $1464 30% 50% of $1401 = $700.5

$1464 - $700.5 = $763.5

$99

$763.5 - $99 = $664.5

$664.5

4 $1500 75% 100% of 1500 = $1500

$1500 - $1500 = $0

N/A $0

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A.A. General Studies60 credit hours | Sept 2019

The Associate of Arts offers a balanced investigation into different fields of study: Humanities, Science, Social Science, Computers and Technol-ogy, Business and Finance, and the Arts. In order to earn a Bachelor’s degree, a student must complete the Associate of Arts degree in addi-tion to any major-specific required courses--the Associate of Arts degree fulfills the General Education requirement.

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General Studies Outcomes:

-Express oneself clearly, accurately, and succinctly in written and spoken work.

-Be familiar with, and work effectively with different forms of inquiry and knowl-edge (e.g., scientific, mathematical, humanities, the arts, etc.)

-Effectively conduct and interpret findings from scientific experiments.

-Effectively conduct and interpret findings from social scientific studies.

-Effectively read and interpret involved texts from a range of disciplines.

-Demonstrate habits of successful college study.

-Describe and develop habits of ethical reasoning and conduct,effective social responsibility, civic engagement, and global citizenship.

-Describe and develop intellectual and practical skills including clear commu-nication, quantitative reasoning, qualitative reasoning (critical, analytical, and creative thinking), and information literacy.

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Introduction to Anthropology

ANTH101 | Credit Hours 3

The course begins with a basis in

evolutionary theory and human

variation. With this foundation,

we will explore primate behavior

and the fossil record to develop

a better understanding of human

evolution. We will discuss the

archaeological record of early

civilizations, the origins and use

of language, and the concept of

culture in the development of

human societies, both extinct

and extant. This class will also

highlight the epistemologi-

cal development of the field of

anthropology and how religion,

culture, and the scientific process

pertains to the discipline of an-

thropology.

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Introduction to Art

History and

Appreciation

ART101 | Credit Hours 3

This is an exploration of visual art

forms and their cultural connec-

tions for the student with little

experience in the visual arts. The

course includes a brief study of

art history and in depth stud-

ies of the elements, media, and

methods used in creative process

and thought. Visual and perform-

ing arts are part of the Humani-

ties: academic disciplines that

study the human condition and

include the languages, literature,

law, history and religion.

This course will teach students

to develop a five-step system

for understanding visual art in

all forms based on description,

analysis, meaning, context and

judgment.

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Introduction to

Astronomy

ASTR101 | Credit Hours 3

This course provides an introduc-

tion to the universe beyond the

Earth. We begin with a study

of the night sky and the history

of the science of astronomy. We

then explore the variousobjects

seen in the cosmos including

the solar system, stars, galaxies,

and the evolution of the universe

itself.

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Introduction to

Cellular and

Molecular Biology

BIO101 | Credit Hours 3

This course is a detailed intro-

duction to molecular biology,

including proteins, carbohydrates,

lipids, and nucleic acids; water;

and other compounds that make

up the cell. There is a particular

emphasis on the cell membrane,

cellular metabolism, mitosis and

meiosis, transcription and trans-

lation, and genetics and gene

expression.

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Introduction to

Business

BUS101 | Credit Hours 3

This course is designed as a sur-

vey course that will expose you to

business terminology, concepts,

and current business issues. The

intent is to develop a viable busi-

ness vocabulary, foster critical

and analytical thinking, and refine

your business decision-making

skills. These skills will be acquired

by the reading materials, exer-

cises, and research assignments

in this course that simulate the

workplace today. By delving into

the five units of this course, you

will be able to fine tune your

direction and choice of career in

business.

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Introduction to

Biology

BIO102 | Credit Hours 3

This course will introduce you to a

general overview of the biological

world. Important concepts will be

reinforced and expanded upon

through completion of weekly

laboratory activities and home-

work assignments. Upon success-

ful conclusion of the course,

students will be able to describe

the nature of science, including

its methods and limitations, and

to use the scientific method

in everyday situations and in

laboratory or field investigations.

Students will gain a firm grasp on

characteristics of living organ-

isms, and important theories in

the biological sciences, includ-

ing how hereditary information

is passed on, and evolution by

natural selection.

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Introduction to

Communications

COMM101 | Credit Hours 3

Assists students in developing

real world oral communication

skills. Capture the dynamics of

today’s business realities and see

the benefits of effective com-

munication. Selection of topics,

library research, analysis, oral

style, use of visual aids, and

preparation and delivery of vari-

ous types of speeches and oral

presentations are included. The

Internet, e-mail, community inter-

action, and other practical tools

support student learning and

increase public speaking skills.

Prerequisite: College-level read-

ing and writing skills.

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English Composition

ENG102 | Credit Hours 3

No matter what career you

pursue, you must be able to com-

municate effectively and clearly

if you want to be successful. This

course will enhance your ability to

do so by sharpening your critical

thinking and writing skills. We

will begin with a unit designed

to change the way in which you

think about writing. First, you will

learn to think of writing not as a

solitary act but as a conversation

between yourself and an audi-

ence.

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Keys to College

Success

GE101 | Credit Hours 3

This course is designed to pre-

pare college students for the

expectations of academic life. It

aims to equip students with the

tools needed to make their col-

lege experience a successful one.

The course will cover everything

from test taking skills to creat-

ing a resume. Though the text is

oriented to a student in a con-

ventional university setting, the

expectations are typically similar

or the same for students on the

Teachur platform. This course

also highlights how to navigate

and make the most of your stud-

ies on Newlane.

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Health

HLTH101 | Credit Hours 3

Exploration of the connection

between personal choices and

health across multiple dimensions

of wellness. Personalized behav-

ior change strategies to advance

health will be developed.

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A History of the

Modern World

HIST202 | Credit Hours 3

This course offers a survey of

the major political, economic,

social, and intellectual forces that

have shaped the world over the

course of the last two centuries.

It explores the impact of pivotal

events in world history, such as

wars and revolutions, as well as

the transformative influence of

longer-term trends in technol-

ogy, culture, and ideology on the

development of the global human

community.

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European History

HIST203 | Credit Hours 3

This course covers the period

from “early civilized man to the

early Middle Ages of Europe, with

emphasis on Greece, Rome, Egypt

and other Mediterranean peoples.

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Introduction to

Mathematical

Reasoning

MATH201 | Credit Hours 3

The main purpose of this course

is to bridge the gap between in-

troductory mathematics courses

in algebra, linear algebra, and

calculus on one hand and ad-

vanced courses like mathematical

analysis and abstract algebra,

on the other hand, which typi-

cally require students to provide

proofs of propositions and

theorems. Another purpose is to

pose interesting problems that

require you to learn how to ma-

nipulate the fundamental objects

of mathematics: sets, functions,

sequences, and relations.

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College Algebra MATH101 | Credit Hours 3

In this course, you will study

basic algebraic operations and

concepts, as well as the structure

and use of algebra. This includes

solving algebraic equations,

factoring algebraic expressions,

working with rational expressions,

and graphing linear equations.

You will apply these skills to solve

real-world problems (word prob-

lems). Each unit will have its own

application problems, depending

on the concepts you have been

exposed to. This course is also

intended to provide you with a

strong foundation for intermedi-

ate algebra and beyond. It will

begin with a review of some math

concepts formed in pre-algebra,

such as ordering operations and

simplifying simple algebraic

expressions, to get your feet

wet. You will then build on these

concepts by learning more about

functions, graphing of functions,

evaluation of functions, and

factorization. You will spend time

on the rules of exponents and

their applications in distribution

of multiplication over addition/

subtraction..

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Introduction to

Philosophy

PHIL101 | Credit Hours 3

An introductory survey course of

philosophy, introducing learners

to the fields of ethics, epistemolo-

gy, metaphysics, logic, the history

of philosophy, and philosophical

writing. Learners will also read

works by Plato and Descartes

among other philosophers.

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Introduction to

Ethics


This course covers important fig-

ures and ideas in the philosophy

of ethics or morality.

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Introduction to

Physical Science

PHYS101 | Credit Hours 3

A course for non-science majors

that is a survey of the central

concepts in physics, including

mechanics of particles, rigid bod-

ies, and fluids; waves; and heat

and thermodynamics. The course

explores these using the methods

and concepts of algebra, geom-

etry, trigonometry, and graphical

analysis.relating everyday experi-

ences with the principles and

laws in physics on a conceptual

level.

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Introduction to

Political Science

POLSCI101 | Credit Hours 3

This is a survey introducing the

main foundations and workings of

government and political systems.

This will include constitutions

and branches of government,

elections, public opinion and

media, political parties and inter-

est groups, political economy

and how all of these bring about

policy, both domestic and for-

eign. In other words, the course

is about what government does

about issues, how and why. We

will also look at political theory,

ideologies, types of regimes and

what makes a successful or legiti-

mate government or state.

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Introduction to

Psychology

PSYCH101 | Credit Hours 3

This course will introduce you to

the fundamental principles of psy-

chology and to the major subjects

of psychological inquiry. It has

been designed to not only pro-

vide you with the tools necessary

for the study of psychology but

to present you with a sampling

of the major areas of psychology

research. The course begins with

a short overview of how psychol-

ogy developed as an academic

discipline and an introduction

to a number of the principle

methodologies most commonly

deployed in its study. The sub-

sequent units are arranged

around broad areas of research,

including emotion, development,

memory, and psychopathology.

We will focus on well-substanti-

ated research and current trends

within each of these categories.

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Introduction to

Sociology

SOC101 | Credit Hours 3

Sociology is the study of social

groups, structures, processes,

institutions, and events. This

course will focus on understand-

ing and applying the sociological

perspective, which stresses the

importance of the impact of

social forces external to the in-

dividual in shaping people’s lives

and experiences. This idea that

we are all profoundly affected

by the society in which we live

is the guiding light of sociol-

ogy. Sociologists also study the

ways in which people, as they

interact, shape their social sys-

tems. Topics studied will include

socialization, social interaction,

culture, groups, social structure,

deviance, social inequality, social

class, race, gender, institutions

(political, economic, educational,

family, and religious), collective

behavior and social change.

Students will be asked to learn

the basic concepts, theories, and

perspectives of sociology, to see

how these operate in terms of

social processes, structures, and

events, and to apply this knowl-

edge to better understand the

social world.

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B.A. Philosophy120 credit hours | Sept 2019

A Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy is comprised of at least 120 credits, including the highlighted required core courses, and at least two courses on prominent philosophers, and at least two courses on important dis-ciplines or fields in philosophy. The remainder can be made up from the required coursework for the Associate’s Degree, and any other courses of your choosing.

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Philosophy Outcomes:

-Rigorously evaluate ideas and arguments.

-Outline philosophical issues in a range of intellectual domains.

-Recount and analyze fundamental questions and propositions concerning real-ity, knowledge, and value.

-Competently incorporate formal reasoning techniques to articulate and evalu-ate arguments.

-Compare basic philosophical trends and key ideas across history.

-Explain important ideas and works of prominent philosophers.

-Explain important critiques of works of prominent philosophers.

-Construct coherent arguments in support of one’s views.

-Present accurately and fairly views that differ from one’s own.

-Write philosophical arguments, exegeses, and interpretations clearly and in an organized manner.

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Introduction to Philosophy


An introductory survey course of

philosophy, introducing learners

to the fields of ethics, epistemolo-

gy, metaphysics, logic, the history

of philosophy, and philosophical

writing. Learners will also read

works by Plato and Descartes

among other philosophers.

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Introduction to

Ethics




of ethics or morality. The course

engages some of the most influ-

ential thinkers and texts in this

field, including Plato, Aristotle,

Kant, Mill, and others. We’ll also

explore contemporary ethical

issues in light of the frameworks

articulated by these thinkers.

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History of Ancient

Western Philosophy


This course surveys important

figures in philosophy from Thales,

Heraclitus, Presocratics, Plato,

Aristotle, up to the cusp of me-

dieval times. The course covers

primary sources in the history of

philosophy from Ancient Greece

to Medieval times.

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History of Modern

Western Philosophy


This course surveys important

figures in philosophy from the

Enlightenment, beginning with

Descartes, and culminating in Im-

manuel Kant. The course covers

primary sources in the history

of philosophy from the dawn of

the Enlightenment, through the

beginning of the 19th century.

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Symbolic Logic


This course covers basic symbolic

logic. Students learn to write

arguments in formal logic form,

and to identify valid and sound

arguments as well as arguments

with logical fallacies. Students

learn to identify and correct the

logic in formal arguments, as well

as informal arguments in written

or spoken form.

The course introduces logic, and

logical notation, and presents

important terms with idiosyn-

cratic meanings in logic (e.g.

‘argument’, ‘valid’, ‘sound’, etc.).

The course then explores logical

fallacies and truth tables and

propositional and predicate logic.

Though propositional logic and

predicate logic present only 1/3

of the units, together, they com-

prise over 75% of the workload

as students learn to translate

natural language into logical

forms, and to prove arguments

using either propositional or

predicate logic. Learning logic is

akin to learning a language. In or-

der to be successful, you’ll need

to not just master the rules and

definitions, but you’ll need to get

fluent at recognizing patterns,

solving puzzles, and exercise

your “logic” muscles.

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Philosophical Writing


This course is an introduction to

philosophical writing. The course

involves close reading of philo-

sophical texts, careful interpreta-

tion and explication, and the char-

acteristics of making valid, sound,

and compelling arguments.

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Plato


Who was Plato? Who were his

contemporaries? What questions

did he pose and wrestle with?

What are his important works

and why have they been impor-

tant before and why are they

important today? Why is he a

significant figure in the history of

philosophy and Western culture?

This course seeks to address

these questions and more about

one of the most important fig-

ures in the history of philosophy

and Western culture.

The course is structured to help

students gain a firm grasp on

the central ideas of Plato, and

to have a familiarity with many

of his works. An essential part

of gaining such familiarity is to

respond to Plato’s ideas. Accord-

ingly, the writing assignments

challenge students to analyze an

excerpt from a work of Plato, and

to respond and carry on a con-

versation of sorts with Plato.

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Aristotle


This course covers the life and

works of Aristotle, one of the

most important figures in the his-

tory of philosophy and Western

culture.

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Advanced Topics:

Ethics




of ethics or morality. The course

engages some of the most influ-

ential thinkers and texts in this

field, including Plato, Aristotle,

Kant, Mill, Nietzsche, and Arendt.

We’ll also explore contemporary

ethical issues in light of the

frameworks articulated by these

thinkers.

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Advanced Topics:

Metaphysics


This course covers important

figures and ideas in the history of

metaphysics, or the quest for

discovering and identifying ulti-

mate reality.

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Advanced Topics:

Epistemology


This course covers the history,

and important figures and ideas

of epistemology, or how we gain

and justify “knowledge”.

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Kant



works of Immanuel Kant, one of

the most important figures in the

history of philosophy.

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Nietzsche



works of Friedrich Nietzsche,

one of the most influential phi-

losophers in the Western post-

modern era, and one of the most

controversial, convention-defying

philosophers ever. Nietzsche

is not an easy read, and that is

in large part due to his novel,

counter-current approach to

many long-standing issues. But

when you engage his works, and

try to appreciate his fresh per-

spectives, he is a very rewarding

writer and thinker. He opens up

large vistas in a wide range of

topics. We’ll explore Nietzsche’s

idiosyncratic approach to phi-

losophy, his heavy criticisms of

other philosophers, and his novel

approach to morality, epistemol-

ogy, metaphysics, and aesthetics.

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Descartes



works of René Descartes.

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St. Thomas Aquinas



works of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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Wittgenstein



works of Ludwig Wittgenstein.

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John Dewey



works of John Dewey.

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Hannah Arendt



works of Hannah Arendt.

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Philosophy of

Education


In this course, we will read togeth-

er and engage some of the most

influential texts in educational

philosophy and practice. Having

a strong background in working

through these texts and through

the issues we discuss related

to these texts will prepare you

to clearly articulate the basics

of, and your position on a wide

range of educational issues, ten-

sions, and everyday educational

practices.

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Philosophy of

Transhumanism


An exploration of significant indi-

viduals and works in the

intellectual movement of trans-

humanism.

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Philosophy of

Science


This course covers key concepts

in the philosophy of science,

including scientific epistemol-

ogy, scientific paradigms, and

how philosophy is applied to the

fields of physics and biology. In

this course, we will engage some

of the most influential works on

philosophy of science.

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Feminist Philosophy




of feminism.

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Academic Policies and Procedures:

As part of the enrollment agreement, Newlane University agrees to provide an educational program and resources, including learning objectives, instructional resources, and assessments to support learners through mastery of the program aims, goals, and objectives and through completion of the program. Student Rights, Responsibilities, And Obligations

As part of the enrollment agreement, students agree to make satisfactory academ-ic progress, according to their enrollment category (full time, not full time, or non degree-seeking). Students agree to adhere to the student code of conduct and to meet with an academic counselor at least once a year. Requirements for Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): Newlane University monitors and evaluates academic progress for all enrolled, degree-seeking students on a monthly basis, and Newlane formally evaluates aca-demic progress for all enrolled, degree-seeking students annually (in May). If a stu-dent is not making satisfactory academic progress at their annual evaluation, their student category may be changed (e.g., from “Full-time student” to “Part-time student”, or “Dismissed”). Once a student is dismissed, Newlane no longer collects the student’s monthly tuition charge.

To maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), a student must meet the fol-

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lowing standards:

Qualitative Standard: Mastering Course Goals and Objectives: Newlane Degree programs are rigorous academic programs, requiring students to master college-level conventions in writing, critical thinking, research, and documentation. Newlane programs are competency-based. This means that students pass courses only as they demonstrate mastery of the course goals and objectives, not just for spending time in the course. When a student passes a course at Newlane, this is expert-validated documentation that the student has demonstrated mastery of all the course goals and objectives. Quality stan-dards are built into the fabric of the Newlane learning and mastery-verification platform. When students enroll in a Newlane degree program, they should un-derstand this standard for passing each course, and commit to doing the work to master the course goals and objectives. Maintaining satisfactory academic progress involves, essentially, passing courses. And passing courses involves, essentially, mastering the course goals and objectives to the satisfaction of an expert in the discipline of the course.

Qualitative Standard: Do Over RateOnce students are enrolled in a degree program with Newlane, they have four free “do over” course hearings and course projects. Once a student is not ap-proved to pass any credit-bearing course, or course project, counseling and/or

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tutoring services are triggered. Ultimately the student should be demonstrating qualitative academic progress by satisfying experts that they have mastered the course goals and objectives.

After a student reaches four “do overs”, they are put on academic proba-tion and must meet with an academic advisor. Once a student is on academic probation, they are allowed four more free “do overs”. This amounts to an 80% approval rate on course hearings and projects. Once a student has exhausted the four additional probationary “do overs”, and they receive another “do over” judgement, the student is dismissed. A student may appeal the dismissal by completing the SAP Appeal Form, and if the appeal is approved and the stu-dent is reinstated, they must pay $75 for up to four additional “do overs”. This amounts to a 70% approval rate. If a student exhausts the four additional paid “do overs”, and receives another “do over” judgment, they are dismissed.

Note: The $75 assessment fee for each additional “do over” course hearing or project after a student is dismissed, appeals, and is reinstated is in addition to the $1500 tuition cost for the degree. So if a student had to do 9 “do over” course hearings (and no “do over” course projects) over the course of earning their degree, when they completed their degree, they would need to pay $1575 (We arrived at this number by adding the $1500 degree cost + $75 assessment cost for the 9th “do over” [the first 8 “do overs” are free]). After the eight free “do overs”, students may have up to an additional four paid “do overs”, for a to-tal of twelve “do over” free + paid course hearings or course projects. The most a student would have to pay for do overs is $300 (that is, $75 X 4). If a student is asked to do-over another course project or hearing after they have used up all 12 do-overs, they are dismissed from their program.

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Quantitative Standard: Time to Graduate: In order to meet the quantitative standard for satisfactory academic progress, students must be progressing toward their degree according to their student category type (i.e., Full Time, Part Time). The rates for the different categories are detailed below:

Full Time: Full Time Students must complete 20 Credits per year minimum. For the degree credit hours in our offering, this means that students must complete the Associate of Arts degree (60 credits) within three years, and the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy degree (120 credits) within six years.

Part Time: Part Time Students must complete 3 Credits per one year minimum, up to six years for an Associate of Arts Degree (60 semester credit hours), and up to ten years for a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Degree (120 semester credit hours).

Once a student has passed the maximum time to complete their program according to their enrollment category, they are dismissed from their degree program. A student may appeal the dismissal by completing the SAP Appeal Form.

Quantitative Standard: Credits to Graduate: Students must complete a degree program under a maximum number of semester credit hours of no more than 150% of the program’s advertised credit hours. The degrees offered at Newlane (The Associate of Arts, and the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy) are 60, and 120 semester credit hour degree programs (respectively). We closely monitor student progress toward their degree, and have a cap of 90 credits for the Associate’s degree, and 180 credits for the Bachelor of Arts degree (this is equal to 150% of the advertised credit hours for each program).

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SAP Monitoring and AppealsNewlane monitors student academic progress monthly. If a student is not making SAP, they get a letter warning them that they are not making SAP. Each May, Newlane formally reviews and determines each student’s progress. Students who have not met all SAP stan-dards will be notified in writing that they are not making satisfactory academic progress. We closely monitor student progress during the year, and offer escalating support services and messaging following our student support triggers and responses.

Changing student enrollment status Full Time Students: If a full time student who has been enrolled for the past 12 months but has not completed 20 credits in the past 12 months, they are re-categorized as a Part Time student during the annual evaluation (in May). They remain Part Time students until they are evaluated again during the next month’s review. If they have successfully completed 20 credits in the past 12 months from that check in, they may be considered a Full Time student. Once a student’s category has been changed, they meet with an academic advisor to determine what cat-egory the student desires. Regardless of the student’s desires, they must meet the SAP standards for their desired category to be so categorized.

Part Time Students:If a part time student has been enrolled for the past 12 months but has not completed 3 credits in the past 12 months, they are dismissed. In order to re-enroll, they would have to re-apply, and be accepted.

A student may appeal to SAP-triggered change in enrollment status decisions if there are extenuating circumstances that affected the student’s ability to make SAP. Examples of these include personal or family critical illness (both physical and mental), natural disas-

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ter impacting the student or family’s home, assault, etc. If an SAP appeal is approved, the student will be placed on SAP probation, and have 6 months to satisfy the SAP criteria. To appeal, students must complete the SAP Appeal Form, which allows a student to explain the situation, document circumstances, and triggers an Academic Recovery Plan that the student makes together with an academic advisor. SAP Appeal Forms are reviewed by the Director of Education, whose decision is final.

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Dismissal from a degree programA student may be dismissed from a degree program for not making SAP. If a student is dismissed for not making SAP, in order to re-enroll, the student must re-apply and be ac-cepted. SAP-related student dismissal can be triggered in two ways: If a student does not complete at least 3 credits within the past 12 months from the time of the annual evaluation, and hasn’t taken a leave of absence. If a student uses up all eight free “do-over” course projects/hearings. If a student appeals their dismissal after using up all eight “do overs”, their appeal is accept-ed, and they then use up the four additional paid “do overs”.

SAP and Transfer students: The number of transfer hours accepted upon admission is used to calculate the student’s remaining eligibility under the 150% calculation (Quantitative Standard: Credits to graduate).

Students returning to college for a second undergraduate degree will be given 150% of stated credit hours required for the second degree program.

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Maximum Time to Complete if Enrolled Full Time/Minimum number of credits required to

complete per year

Maximum Time to Complete if Not Enrolled Full Time/Mini-mum number of courses re-quired to complete per year

Associate of Arts: General Studies

3 years from enrollment/20 credits

6 years from enrollment/3 cred-its

Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy (includes

Associate of Arts degree)



Satisfactory Academic Progress Schedule by Enrollment Category Table

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Newlane University Transfer Credit Policy

Newlane University may accept credit from accredited postsecondary institu-tions toward a degree at Newlane University. For credits that are transferred, no more than 75 percent of the degree credit requirements will be accepted, and, where applicable, no more than 25% of the major credit requirements will be accepted. Additionally, transfer credit is not accepted toward completion of a Capstone Project. Credits will show as “Unspecified General Education” or “Unspecified Elective Credit” or “Transfer Credit”.

Transfer credit will be counted toward degree credit requirements, but will not be considered for documenting student mastery of degree outcomes (aims, goals or objectives). Advanced Placement or CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) exams less than five years old with scores of three and above may also be considered for credit. Courses designated as Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) or American Council on Education (ACE) recommended may also be considered for credit.For more information regarding transfer credit, students are encouraged to contact the Education Director, Ben Blair ([email protected])

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Transfer Credit GuidelinesThe information recorded on the transfer credit evaluation becomes part of the student’s permanent record at Newlane University. Credits must meet the following requirements to be transferable:

• For credits to be transferable, they must be earned from an appropriately accredited college, university, or training institution which has received A.C.E. (American Council on Education) recommendation for college credit (or other similarly accredited institutions in other countries).

• Only transcripts in English will be considered for transfer credit. Newlane does not offer translation services, but may consider an official transcript that has been translated by a certified agent.

• Newlane University accepts only grades of “C” or higher for transfer credit.• Due to advances in technology and changes in laws, some credits older than 3 years

may not be transferable.

*All credits are subject to review by the Education Director and may be approved or denied at their discretion.

The student is responsible for requesting official transcripts from their previous college(s). Only official transcripts will be evaluated for possible transfer credits. Exceptions may be made if the school where the credits were earned is no longer a going concern, or can’t be reached, or if obtaining an official transcript is prohibitively difficult (e.g., the cost to obtain the transcript is prohibitively expensive, physical appearance on campus is required and the student no longer resides near the school, etc.) Such exceptions are reviewed and docu-mented by the Education Director and may be approved or denied at their discretion.The Newlane University official transcript merely lists the total number of transfer credits

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awarded. Transfer grades are not included in the Newlane University transcript.

Life Experience and Transfer Credits

Newlane University does not currently award transfer credit for experiential learning. Most Newlane University students bring tremendous life experience and knowledge to the class-room—knowledge that may have been acquired both in and outside of the traditional classroom setting. We value any knowledge and mastery students have gained, regardless of how or where they gained it. While Newlane University does not have a straight line life experience transfer credit option, students may review course goals and objectives to de-termine which they have mastered through their life experience and test out of a course by demonstrating mastery of the course goals and objectives by completing the course exam and hearing.

Grading Policy All Newlane University degree programs are competency-based. This means that pass-ing a course is just a matter of demonstrating that you have mastered all the course goals and objectives (or intended learning outcomes), and is not tied to time in the course, or any other factor. Newlane does not provide grades, but rather rigorously verifies and docu-ments student mastery of all course goals and objectives before approving a student to pass a course. In order to pass a course, students must demonstrate mastery of all course goals and objectives by completing a course project, a computer-scored exam and a course hearing–the course hearing is an oral exam with an expert in a video conference through our platform.

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Newlane Academic Integrity Standards and Policies Plagiarism and cheating are not tolerated by Newlane University, and students involved in such activities are subject to disciplinary action. Specifically, plagia-rism is defined as: “the use, whether by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another without full and clear acknowledg-ment”.

Cheating is summarized as follows: “the giving or receiving of unauthorized as-sistance on quizzes, examinations or written assignments from any source not approved by Newlane or its Faculty.” Cheating occurs when a student attempts to get academic credit in a way that is dishonest, untrustworthy, irresponsible, or unfair. Cheating misrepresents a student’s knowledge and abilities, and undermines an expert’s ability to honestly and fairly assess student knowledge and mastery of learning objectives, or an expert’s ability to honestly and fairly assess whether a student has fulfilled the rubric guidance on projects. Cheat-ing also undermines Newlane’s ability to honestly, fairly, and accurately verify student mastery of course goals and objectives. Plagiarism is an example of cheating.

Plagiarism and cheating are serious academic offenses that can be easily avoided with a proper understanding of citation guidelines. You’ll usually have resources in your course to help you learn or review citation guidelines. If you have questions, you can reach out to Newlane Student or Academic support.

The minimum punishment for plagiarism or cheating violations is no credit for the assignment. This means that the student would need to re-do and re-sub-

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mit the assignment to get credit. The maximum punishment is expulsion from the school. At the first cheating violation, the student can re-do and re-submit the assignment. At the second violation, the student is put on academic probation and must meet with an academic advisor. At the third violation, the student is dismissed. The student can appeal the violation by completing the suspected academic violation appeal form. Appeals are reviewed by the Safety, Ethics, and Integrity Committee, whose decisions are final.

All suspected plagiarism and cheating violations must be submitted to the committee on academic integrity--even if the student re-works and re-submits the assignment.

If you are unsure whether you may be cheating or plagiarizing, here are some general rules to apply:

• Complete all academic assignments by yourself.• Don’t use any unauthorized aids during an exam or course hearing.• Acknowledge and cite source material in your projects, papers, or assignments.• Don’t copy another student’s assignment, in part or in total, and submit it as your own

work.• Don’t copy anyone’s work, in part or in total, and submit it as your own work• Don’t purchase help or assignment completion from anyone (while purchasing help

may mean you “own” the material in a transactionary sense, it does not make it “yours” in an academic sense)

• Don’t copy your online quiz or assignment answers from the internet or from anyone.• Don’t share your online quiz or assignment answers with any unauthorized individuals

or groups.

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Identity and Academic Integrity By signing the enrollment agreement, students sign the following Identity and Academic Integrity Statements:

Identity:

I verify that I am who I am presenting myself to be, and that I, and I alone will conduct all required coursework for which I am responsible for any course in which I enroll at Newlane University.

Academic Integrity:

I affirm my commitment to the standards of academic integrity in the Newlane University community. I will be honest and truthful and will strive for personal and platform integrity at Newlane University -- that I will be honest in my pur-ported identity and I pledge to uphold the integrity of the learning platform so that it can be trusted to validate mastery by the individuals purporting to have mastered learning content. I recognize that in submitting any project, taking any test, quiz, or exam of any kind at Newlane University, I am implicitly affirm-ing this pledge:

“On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this aca-demic work, nor am I aware of others doing so.”

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Newlane University is committed to being a reliable, trusted worldwide resource and platform for verifying mastery of learning objectives. In order to maintain this trust requires the shared commitment of all community members to aca-demic integrity. By this we mean that every community member is honest in their presented identity, and every community member completes their work and presents their work for other members of the community (e.g. a student turns in an assignment to be reviewed by an expert) without unauthorized aid. It means that cheating is not tolerated.

In our commitment to academic integrity, we celebrate that it is better to not yet know a subject well, than to feign mastery of a subject prematurely. At Newlane University, there is very little downside to not yet having mastered one or more learning objective. It is a simple judgment by an expert, who is also a resource to help community members identify pathways for mastery. This idea is captured in a tenet from our manifesto:

Education should not be competitive or judged by other students’ achievements. Students should only be assessed on whether they have mastered the stated objective or ‘not yet’. Removing competition decreases the incentive for cheat-ing or cutting corners.

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Privacy & Confidentiality Statement:Newlane University treats student records as confidential records, only viewable with permission from the student. Only students can initiate official academic con-versations, such as course hearings or counseling sessions. In so doing, they grant rights to the Newlane representative to view relevant portions of their record. Stu-dents may also give rights to their parent(s) or other agents to view their records, in accordance with FERPA.

Adherence to FERPAUnder the provisions of the federal law known as the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), eligible students, or where applicable, the parents of the students, are afforded certain rights pertaining to University records and personally identifiable information on file with the institution. An eligible student is defined as any person who is currently enrolled or has been enrolled in the institu-tion’s programs. It is the policy of the institution to treat all student information, both personal and academic, as strictly confidential. Student information will only be released after appropriate written permission has been obtained.

Adherence to GDPRNewlane University is committed to ensuring protection of all personal information that we hold, and to provide and to protect all such data. We recognize our obliga-tions in updating and expanding this program to meet the requirements of GDPR.We are dedicated to safeguarding the personal information under our control and in maintaining a system that meets our obligations under the new regulations.

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University Registration:

Teachur, Inc. is a corporation registered with the state of Delaware. Newlane University is a DBA designation for Teachur, Inc. Newlane University has a license to conduct business in Utah. Newlane University is bonded with Phila-delphia Indemnity Insurance Company. Newlane University is REGISTERED UNDER THE UTAH POSTSECONDARY PROPRIETARY SCHOOL ACT (Title 13, Chapter 34, Utah Code).Registration under the Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act does not mean that the State of Utah supervises, recommends, nor accredits the insti-tution.

Newlane University is not accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

We strongly encourage students and prospective students to review the Enrollment Agreement, as well as the Student Handbook. The Enrollment Agreement contains the basic agreement between students and Newlane University. The Student Handbook contains helpful resources and references for students from pre-registration through post-graduation. We recommend that students considering a degree through Newlane University become very familiar with the Enrollment Agreement and Student Handbook. We recom-mend that enrolled students review these documents frequently.

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Complaint/Grievance Policy:

Newlane University (‘Newlane’) is registered as a Post-secondary Proprietary School in Utah. If you would like to communicate a complaint to Newlane adminis-tration, please see the contact information for administration below with the sub-ject “complaint”. If you would like to file a complaint about Newlane, or any aspect of your experience with the platform/university (e.g., curriculum, technology, bill-ing, etc.) you can reach Utah Consumer Protection Services at: [email protected] | 160 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | Phone: 801-530-6601

At any time, students can reach Newlane University administration by email and calendar scheduling.

Ben Blair: [email protected] (for questions related to administrative, or curricular issues)

Josh Stanley: [email protected] (for questions related to administrative, technological, or billing issues)

Also, feel free to send any communication to either or both Ben or Josh and we’ll get it to the appropriate party.

mailto:[email protected]


mailto:ben%40newlaneuniversity.com?subject=


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Process for handling and resolving complaints:

When a complaint is submitted, it is first categorized as a complaint about either curriculum, technology, billing, or other. Feedback received through the feedback report is also reviewed to categorize appropriately. Any feedback that registers as a complaint (i.e., feedback that points out a technological bug, or a curricular or billing practice or policy that mistreats one or more student) goes through our complaint review and resolution process. Newlane strives to respond to complaints within 24 hours, and to resolve complaints within one week.

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Student Identity Verification:

Student ID is verified during registration with two forms of government ID (at least one of which includes a recent photo). During the registration call, the enrollment counselor takes a photo of the student in the enrollment video chat. Students sign on to the platform with a secure login and passcode. When a student launches a course hearing, the assigned expert reviews the stu-dent’s government-issued ID and string of images to confirm they match. Experts and counselors take subsequent photos during course hearings or counseling sessions, adding to the string of images, and the testament to the student’s ID. Further, students sign a statement affirming their identity, and verbally affirm their identity during registration.

Non Discrimination Policy:

Newlane University welcomes any student who meets the Newlane admissions criteria. We are committed to a university environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which passing courses and completing programs are merit-based and applied without discrimi-nation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Student Services:

At Newlane University, we are committed to supporting students from registration to graduation and beyond. In addition to the course objectives, instructional resources and assessment tools that provide the basic structure for completing their coursework, students at Newlane University have access to a range of support resources, including a library of university and platform ori-entation videos, a student handbook, regular support check ins, annual counselor meetings, and career services resources.

Newlane Advisory Council:

The Newlane Advisory Council includes members not otherwise employed or contracted at New-

lane University, consisting of experts, administrators, and practitioners in fields relevant to New-

lane programs. The Newlane Advisory Council meets at least annually, and provides advice on the

current level of skills, knowledge, and abilities individuals need for entry into relevant occupation

and advanced educational studies, and provides Newlane with recommendations on the adequacy

of program structure and outcomes, curricula, and course materials.

Guillermo Rivera, PhD

Guillermo Rivera is an experienced educator and administrator. Dr. Rivera studied the pedagogy of languages at the University of Miami. After finishing his Doctorate in Philosophy at UM, he worked for several years as a Faculty member and Department Head at Doral Academy. Dr. Rivera began teaching for Doral College in 2013, and worked on the SLO Committee, the Academic Affairs committee, and the Capstone Committee. He became Faculty Chair in 2016 and Academic Dean in 2018. In July 2019, he became the Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Rivera has participated as an Accreditation Evaluator for on-site and off-site visits.

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Larry Sanger, PhD

Dr. Lawrence M. Sanger is a world-renowned technologist, and information expert. He is a co-founder of the online non-profit encyclopedia Wikipedia—now as well-known as a critic—as well as many other educational and reference sites. Larry is currently the Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit Knowledge Standards Foundation.

Sanger holds a Ph.D in philosophy from Ohio State University, and has taught philosophy at the university level. He has written and lectured extensively on the role of knowledge in society and the problem of quality control in user-generated content websites, such as Wikipedia and YouTube.

David Sabey, ABD

David Sabey, is an educator and scholar who has taught and conducted research at the secondary and tertiary levels. He holds advanced degrees from UNLV (M.Ed. – Curriculum and Instruction), Harvard (M.Ed. – Human Devel-opment and Psychology) and Vanderbilt (ABD – Learning Science and Learning Environment Design). His areas of academic expertise include deeper learning, learning across contexts, dialogic pedagogy, and ethics in education.

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EXPERTS AT NEWLANE:

Fernando Becerra, PhD, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Harvard UniversityManon Bertrand, MSc, Sociology, University of GhentBen Blair, PhD, Philosophy and Education, Columbia University Nelson Bolivar, PhD, Physics Universite de Lorraine Susan Cooke, PhD, Art History, University of Exeter Melsa Rose Ducut, MS, Physics, De La Salle University Amiee Flynn-Curran, PhD, Anthropology, National University of Ireland Megan Jordano, PhD, Experimental Psychology, University of North Caro-lina at GreensboroPeter Kruger, MA, Philosophy, University of Stellenbosch Mackensie Louw, MS, Metabolic Biology and Nutritional Science, University of California at Berkeley Alan McNairn, PhD, Art History, University of Missouri-Columbia Avi Mintz, PhD, Philosophy and Education, Columbia UniversityPeter Moore, PhD, Philosophy, University of Kentucky Sean Nowicki, MA, History, Cal State University East BayJelena Ostojic, PhD, Philosophy, University of BelgradeWalton Wood, PhD, English, University of FloridaIris Yan, PhD, Mathematics, University of Chicago

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LEGAL CONTROL:Newlane University is the DBA designation of Teachur, Inc. Newlane University is the designation of the degree granting institution.

Directors and Officers of Newlane University:

Ben Blair, Co-Founder

Josh Stanley, Co-Founder

Kensie Louw, Student Support Director, Secretary

Dan Finnerty, Treasurer

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM:

Ben Blair, Education DirectorJosh Stanley, Education Technology DirectorKensie Louw, Student Support DirectorMartha Talman, Librarian

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NEWLANE UNIVERSITY3450 Triumph Blvd Suite 102Lehi, UT 84043

email: [email protected]

phone: (385) 204-3316

url: www.newlaneuniversity.com

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