The Center for International Affairs, Continuing Education, and Service Learning
Dean: Barbara W. Carpenter, PhD
Assistant Dean: Nadia Gadson Moses, PhD
SEVIS Officers (J-1 and F-1): Christal Carroll, Nadia Gadson-Moses, Barbara W. Carpenter
Service Learning Instructor/Coordinator: Lori Hitchens
Continuing Education Coordinator: Nadia Gadson-Moses
Administrative Assistant: Rosa Robins
Location:
JS Clark Administration Blg. 2nd Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Tel; 225 771-2613
www.subr.edu/InternationalEducation
Center for International Affairs
The Center for International Affairs and Continuing Education includes vital units of the University. The Center for International Affairs and Continuing Education is the official unit that is responsible for infusing an international perspective throughout the undergraduate and graduate curricula on the campus. All international education and development programs are coordinated through the Center. Much of this is accomplished through the expansion of study abroad programs for faculty and students. Opportunities for greater participation in exchange programs for faculty and staff as well as providing research, teaching and consultant opportunities through the International Education program serve as the impetus for this unit.
Study Abroad Programs are an integral component of the Center for International Affairs and Continuing Education. A majority of the study abroad opportunities are conducted through the establishment of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with selected universities throughout the world. A unique facet of the study abroad program is the combination of international service learning with language acquisition. Students participate in service learning programs in various countries where they teach English, work with community projects and participate in health initiates while enrolling in language classes during their stay in the selected country.
The study abroad program is normally conducted during the May intersession of the academic year. Study abroad programs are also offered in selected countries through special academic departmental arrangements in conjunction with the Center for International Affairs and Continuing Education.
The Division of Continuing Education
The Division of Continuing Education offers programs for a growing and diverse population through courses for life-long learning and distance learning experiences. However, the Division of Continuing Education does not offer degree granting programs.
Throughout an 11 – parish area, a variety of credit and non-credit courses are offered for traditional and non-traditional students. Credit programs provided through the Division of Continuing Education represent an extended arm of the University’s regular undergraduate and graduate course offerings. Courses are scheduled on-campus and at off-campus sites.
Faculty are selected for their expertise and experience in the subject field to ensure quality and appropriateness for the courses taught in the Division of Continuing Education. Students desiring to pursue a degree are required to apply to the respective colleges for further assistance.
Also, non-credit classes and programs are offered through the Division of Continuing Education to persons in the community who are interested in self-help classes or increasing their knowledge and understanding of a subject. Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) are offered to professional and non- professional persons or organizations who complete approved training courses in the respective fields.
The Evening and Weekend Program is operated through the Division of Continuing Education. The program provides an opportunity for the non-traditional student population to enroll in classes during off-peak times and on weekends. This program is especially useful to those who work full time.
The Center for Service Learning
The Center for Service Learning coordinates the service learning requirements for Southern University undergraduates. Students who were first-time freshmen at any post-secondary institution after August 1, 1993, are required to complete a minimum of 60 clock hours of service learning as one of the requirements for graduation. Those students 25 years of age or older who completed high school or who earned high school equivalency degrees seven or more years prior to admission and international students may have this requirement waived with the approval of the appropriate academic dean and the Director of the Center for Service Learning. Students who have been honorably discharged from the US military may also petition to have the requirement waived.
The service learning requirement may not be waived for any other reason except certifiable disability of such nature that service learning projects would jeopardize the welfare of the parties involved. Such waivers must be verified through the Center for Service Learning and filed in the Office of the Registrar.
Service Learning courses are:
Service Learning 100, 200, 300 (Credit, 1 Hour, each)
Service Learning 400 (Credit, 3 Hours)
Service Learning 000 (non-credit Hour)
International Service Learning 405 (Credit, 3-6 Hours)
University Registrar
The Registrar’s Office is responsible for securing and maintaining an accurate record of the academic endeavors of students who enroll in the university. It certifies that requirements for graduation have been met by all candidates for graduation in their stated curriculum. The office provides statistical information to faculty and administrators as it relates to student enrollment and academic progress. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for enforcing all policies and procedures listed under sections entitled: Enrollment Privileges and Responsibilities, Baccalaureate Degree Requirements, and University General Education Requirements as listed in the University Catalog.
Transcript Requests
Transcripts will be issued within three days after requests are received. At the end of the semester however, approximately 10 days will be required to post grades and issue transcripts for students who have completed courses and want this work included on their transcripts. A written or faxed request, along with $2 in the form of a cashier’s check or money order from the student, must be submitted for each transcript. Telephone and Internet on-line requests are not accepted. Written requests should be forwarded to: Southern University, Registrar’s Office, P. O. Box 9454, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813. Fax requests to (225) 771-5064.
Student Enrollment Verification Information (see Regulations Governing Student Records)
To gain access to their academic records, students must submit written requests or present student’s permission except:
- To Southern University personnel who have a legitimate educational interest as determined by the University.
- To other educational institutions in which the student seeks to enroll (the student may obtain a copy of the record that was transferred);
- To public agencies as specified in the Act;
- To agencies and offices requesting records in connection with a student’s application for financial aid;
- To organizations for use in developing, validating, or administering standardized tests, administering student aid programs, and improving instruction;
- To accrediting agencies;
- To parents of students who are dependents for income tax purposes;
- To appropriate persons in the case of health and safety emergencies, and
- To courts of law in response to court orders of subpoenas.
Requests for access to educational records by any person other than those listed above in the section of “Regulations Governing Student Records” shall be refused, unless the student has submitted a written, dated, and signed waiver to allow access to records. The waiver must specify the records to be released, the reasons for such release, and names of the persons to whom records should be released.
Institutional Research and Assessment (IRA)
The mission of the Office Institutional Research and Assessment (IRA) is to facilitate the continuous quality improvement of the University through the process of institutional effectiveness. Institutional effectiveness entails the gathering and analysis of data to enhance overall quality in the areas of planning, assessment, measurement of student learning outcomes, operations management, policy formation, evaluation for improvement and informed decision making. All activities of the office function in support of the University’s mission.
Office of Pre-College and Academic Outreach Programs
Unit Head: Camacia Smith-Ross, EdD
Executive Director of Dual Enrollment and TRIO Programs
Administrative Assistant/Coordinator: Bria Turner
Educational Talent Search Director: Patricia Doucet
Upward Bound/Math and Science Director: Kenneth Mackie
Upward Bound Classic Director: Rhonda L. Robinson
The Academic Outreach Programs provide pre-college and college level courses for Academic Affairs to use to enhance the educational experiences for students who are advanced in their secondary educational programs; provide enrichment for students who need a more rigorous program; and students who need to meet the criteria in English and Mathematics to be admitted to the university. The Unit coordinates academic programs for students before they enroll in college and provides special services for college students who participate in its Trio Programs. The Unit is organized into components that offer collegiate experience.
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment at Southern University’s Baton Rouge Campus is a program that allows qualified Louisiana high school students to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation. College credit earned through Dual Enrollment can be simultaneously applied toward high school and college graduation and may be transferred to other colleges or universities in Louisiana. In addition to the college level credit, Southern University offers students the enrichment/developmental education courses and high school credit. However, the developmental elective courses cannot be used toward a college major, but a high school student can use them toward their units for graduation. The greatest benefit of Dual Enrollment is allowing students to accumulate up to 32 college credits prior to entering college as a first time freshperson and completing all or most of their General Education Requirements.
TRIO Programs
The history of TRIO is progressive. It began with Upward Bound, which emerged out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in response to the administration's War on Poverty. In 1965, Talent Search, the second outreach program, was created as part of the Higher Education Act. By the late 1960's, the term "TRIO" was coined to describe three federal programs.
Southern University and A &M College Upward Bound Programs were first established on the Bluff in 1965. Currently, there are three (3) Upward Bound TRIO Programs on the campus: Enterprise: Classic Upward Bound Program; Endeavour: Upward Bound Math and Science Program; and Discovery: Upward Bound Math and Science Program. There are two (2) Educational Talent Search Programs on the campus: Classic Educational Talent Search Program and Excel Educational Talent Search Program.
The TRIO Programs are fundamental to low-income, first generation participants in their pre-preparation for college entrance. Student services are accessible at the target high schools and on the University’s campus. At Southern University, we aim to deliver services and opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.