LBCC is NOT "full" or "closed"
Monday, September 28, 2009
Still looking to sign up for classes? Afraid that rising student numbers will stop you from pursing your degree? LBCC says to keep your chin up and keep trying!
Student population is skyrocketing and classes have filled up fast. Recently a number of emails have been sent out to the campus encouraging advisers to do everything in their power to place new students on a path of success.
Angie Klampe sent out an email on Sept. 9 warning staff of using the terms “full” or “closed” when talking about programs of study. She stated that “your program may be full, however the college is not full… we do have options. Please treat these students with compassion; for some of these students this is their last hope!”
Although some classes are full, there may be others which a student may take that are needed for their degree. Not only would registering for these classes get the student credits they need, but it would also open them up for earlier registration for Winter term, meaning they will have a better chance of getting into classes they want.
Bruce Clemetsen, dean of student services, sent out an email reinforcing what Klampe said. He also said “we must help those who do not find the classes they want be ready and successful at enrolling when winter term arrives.”
The school is adding as many classes as they can to adapt to the growth in student numbers. Kristen Jones, dean of academic development, communication arts, and mathematics, said her division has added 25 sections because of the growing student population.
Jones suggests if you are on the wait-list for a class, you should show up with an add/drop form and get it signed by the instructor. Jones says that she is encouraging teachers to sign up as many students as they can handle.
Jones encourages students on the wait-list to keep going to class for the first week or so, that way if any openings happen the student is up to date and right there to get into the class. She said that it is essential that students, who are already enrolled in the class, should show up to classes, because teachers may drop missing students sooner if they have other ones waiting to get in. If a student cannot make it in, they should email the instructor before the class.
If a student has not signed up for classes yet they should go to their orientation. Jones says that is the best time to sign up for classes because you will have an adviser working with you to choose open classes that will still be helpful to your overall goals.
Orientation is also very important in the long run. If a student does not attend orientation the student will not be considered fully admitted at LBCC. This means that the student would only be able to take 11 credits a term, and the student would not be able to get a degree until they complete orientation.
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