michiganjan Posted July 8, 2004 Report Share Posted July 8, 2004 I saw the following posted on my chronic fatigue group. I did not check it out, but anyone who wants to go to college with POTS might want to look into it.Michigan JanThe Chronic Illness Initiative>> Have you had difficulty completing your undergraduate degree because of a> disability? Do you have an illness that makes it difficult to meet the> time and attendance requirements of a traditional program?>> DePaul University's School for New Learning (SNL) has launched an> initiative to expand access to higher education to those disabled by> chronic illness. In the past, students with chronic relapsing and> fatiguing illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, RheumatoidArthritis,> and Gulf War Syndrome have found it difficult, if not impossible, to meet> the requirements of a conventional college program. Now, SNL has> instituted procedures to help these students.>> SNL allows you to:> * Earn your entire degree online.>> * Pace your progress through the degree requirements.>> * Get help from a special advisor.>> * Complete courses interrupted by symptoms.> Features of the BA program:> * Competence-based degree requirements which recognize learning in> different settings.>> * Individually designed focus area.>> * Interactive classes with supportive faculty and students.>> * Transfer credit accepted from other colleges and from documentedlearning> from college-level experiences.>> * No minimum enrollment per quarter (except to meet financial aid> requirements).>> * Total tuition significantly lower than most private universities.>> * Simple application with no fee.>> * State-of-the-art technology with prompt, responsive technical support.>> * The opportunity to earn an accredited DePaul University degree.>> * The happiest student body in the country, and one of the most> diverse. (Source: The Best Colleges, 2004 Ed.)>> How to Get Started:> * You must be self-motivated with self-discipline and able to do> college-level work.>> * Go to <http://www.snlonline.net/>http://www.snlonline.net>> Browse the website.>> Questions? E-mail <mailto:lroyster@snlonline.net>lroyster@snlonline.netor> call (312) 362-8001 and ask for the Advisor for the Chronic Illness> Initiative.>> Sign up for the first course, Learning Assessment Seminar.>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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