LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Student Handbook
Academic Year
2014-2015
LMU ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE STUDENT HANDBOOK
The LMU ELI Student Handbook is an overview of ELI policies, the LMU campus,
the responsibilities of international students, and services available to international
students.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND FACULTY
The current administrative staff and faculty of LMU English Language Institute at
Lincoln Memorial University include Margaret A. Proctor, who serves as Director of
International Programs and JoAnn Russell , who serves as Assistant Director of
International Programs.
As the student population of the English Language Institute increases, additional
staff and faculty will be recruited, interviewed and hired. It is anticipated that these
new staff and faculty positions would include a full-time faculty member and an
administrative assistant.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) English Language Institute
(ELI) is to provide international students with instruction in English as a second
language (ESL) and to prepare them for academic and professional success. The
goals include:

To teach English as a second language (ESL) to international students enrolled
in the ELI;

To build knowledge among international students of the history and cultures of
the United States;

To present international students enrolled in ELI with college level academic
programs offered at LMU;

To prepare international students with language and academic skills for
admission into LMU undergraduate or graduate studies;

To recruit international students to build a more diverse student population at
LMU;

To provide a rich intercultural communication among the student population at
LMU and the surrounding communities; and

To encourage all LMU students to become global citizens who understand and
esteem the cultures of other countries of the world and to recognize the values
of these cultures.
ELI OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Office: DAR Building, 3rd floor
Telephone: 423-869-6021
FAX: 423-869-6445
Email: eli@lmunet.edu
For emergency contact during class sessions, ask family or friends to use
the ELI Office telephone number.
ELI COURSES AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ELI 013/014 – This course is the first level of an integrated skills class that
includes a focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar structures.
Students develop the ability to understand frequently used words in oral and
reading contexts and to understand and respond appropriately to simple phrases
and questions. Emphasis on vocabulary building and writing at sentence level.
ELI 014 is an opportunity for students who do not pass ELI 013 to review the
course material and retest.
ELI 023/024– This course is the second level of an integrated skills class.
Students continue to develop the ability to understand frequently used words in
oral and reading contexts and to understand and respond appropriately to
academic questions. Emphasis on vocabulary building, deriving meaning of new
words from context, test-taking skills, and writing at the paragraph level. ELI 024 is
an opportunity for students who do not pass ELI 023 to review the course material
and retest.
ELI 033/034– This course is the third level of an integrated skills class. Students
develop speaking and listening skills necessary for participating in classroom
discussions. Emphasis on vocabulary building, seeking clarification through rewording and asking questions and writing at the essay level. ELI 034 is an
opportunity for students who do not pass ELI 033 to review the course material
and retest.
ELI 043/044– This course is the fourth level of an integrated skills class. Students
continue to develop speaking, listening, and writing skills in the context of guided
discourse on personal topics. Continued practice in writing at the essay level,
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emphasizing logical thought and mechanics of composition. ELI 044 is an
opportunity for students who do not pass ELI 043 to review the course material
and retest.
ELI 053/054– Pre-requisite: ELI 043/044 or TOEFL paper score of 475-500
This first level English for Academic Purposes course is designed to assist
students in developing academic English skills in the areas of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing, with an emphasis on improving control of grammatical
structures, developing academic vocabulary, and applying critical thinking and
learned strategies for ensuring success in the college classroom. ELI 054 is an
opportunity for students who do not pass ELI 053 to review the course material
and retest.
ELI 063/064– Pre-requisite: ELI 053/054 or TOEFL paper score of 500-525
This second and final level English for Academic Purposes course is designed to
assist students in developing academic English skills in the areas of listening,
speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on improving control of
grammatical structures, developing academic vocabulary, and applying critical
thinking and learned strategies for ensuring success in the college classroom.
Additional emphasis is placed on research for the development of academic
writing and oral presentations. ELI 064 is an opportunity for students who do not
pass ELI 063 to review the course material and retest.
TOEFL Preparation – This course prepares students with skills necessary to
complete the TOEFL with confidence. In addition to a variety of reading, writing,
speaking and listening activities, students will take a practice test.
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ELI CLASS SCHEDULES
The projected, complete course offering per semester for all skill levels would
include 24 hours of weekly classroom instruction and six (6) hours of required
language lab. A master schedule is provided below:
MONDAY – TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY
9:00-9:50
RW
SL
GR
LAB
RW
SL
10:00-10:50
RW
SL
LAB
GR
RW
SL
11:00-11:50
GR
LAB
RW
SL
SL
RW
1:00-1:50
LAB
GR
RW
SL
SL
RW
2:00-2:50
SL
RW
SL
RW
LAB
GR
3:00-3:50
SL
RW
SL
RW
GR
LAB
9:00-9:50
013
CUL
023
CUL
033
CUL
043
TOEFL
053
TOEFL
063
TOEFL
____________
10:00-10:50
CUL
CUL
CUL
TOEFL
TOEFL
TOEFL
11:00-11:50
TOEFL
TOEFL
TOEFL
LAB
LAB
LAB
1:00-1:50
TOEFL
TOEFL
TOEFL
LAB
LAB
LAB
2:00-2:50
LAB
LAB
LAB
CUL
CUL
CUL
3:00-3:50
LAB
LAB
LAB
CUL
CUL
CUL
013
023
033
043
053
063
FRIDAY
RW = READING/WRITING
SL = SPEAKING/LISTENING
GR = GRAMMAR
CUL = AMERICAN CULTURE
TOEFL = TOEFL PREPARATION
LAB = REQUIRED LAB
PLACEMENT PROCEDURES
The TOEFL iBT will be utilized for initial placement. Once students have arrived at
the ELI, further testing will be implemented. Reading, writing, listening, speaking
and grammar will be assessed by a combination of formal and informal
evaluations. CASAS, BEST, textbook placement tests, and/or interviews will be
utilized to place students at the appropriate level. Periodic TOEFL iBT testing may
also be utilized, particularly when students are being promoted to the next course
level.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
After receiving results of his placement tests, a new student must make an
appointment to attend a New Student Registration Day at the ELI. Following this
initial orientation, the new student will meet with an ELI advisor for assistance and
final approval of the student’s schedule for that semester. The student will receive
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a signed Registration Form, which he or she will take to the appointed Registrar’s
Area on a New Student Registration Day. Here the student’s course schedule is
entered into the computer. Appropriate tuition and fees are assessed on the
Registration Form and the student will pay the fees and tuition at Student
Accounts. Students will then take the stamped registration receipt to a designated
room in a specific building to obtain a parking sticker, sign a form for the LMU ELI
Student Handbook, receive a student ID, and obtain an LMU Post Office box.
For student who is returning to the ELI, he or she will meet with an ELI advisor for
assistance and final approval of the student’s schedule for that semester. The
student will receive a signed Registration Form, which he or she will take to the
Registrar’s Office. Here the student’s course schedule is entered into the
computer. Appropriate tuition and fees are assessed on the Registration Form and
the student will pay the fees and tuition at Student Accounts.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
The following chart indicates projected student learning outcomes for each of the courses offered by the LMU English
Language Institute:
ELI 013
ELI 023
ELI 033
ELI 043
ELI 053
ELI 063
 Develop prereading strategies
 Skim to determine
topic and general
information
 Skim to activate
prior knowledge
 Scan for or listen
for specific
information
 Identify main ideas
in writings and
speech
 Summarize main
ideas from simple
text or conversation
 Use contextual
clues to gain
meaning in writings
and speech
 Read actively to
engage with
content
 Make predictions
 Listen for and follow
directions
 Develop pre-reading
strategies
 Skim to determine
topic and general
information
 Skim to activate
prior knowledge
 Scan for or listen for
specific information
 Identify main ideas
and supporting
details in writings
and speech
 Summarize main
ideas of a simple
text or conversation
 Use contextual
clues to gain
meaning in writings
and speech
 Read actively to
engage with content
 Make predictions
 Make inferences
 Listen for and follow
directions
 Develop prereading strategies
 Skim to determine
topic and general
information
 Skim to activate
prior knowledge
 Scan for or listen
for specific
information
 Identify topic
sentences, main
ideas and
supporting details
in writings and
speech
 Summarize main
ideas and
supporting details
of a simple text or
conversation
 Use contextual
clues to gain
meaning in writings
and speech
 Use pre-reading
strategies
 Identify thesis
statement, topic
sentences, main
ideas and
supporting details in
writings and speech
 Summarize main
ideas and
supporting details of
a reading or speech
 Use contextual
clues to gain
meaning in writings
and speech
 Read actively to
engage with content
 Make predictions
 Make inferences
 Distinguish facts
from opinions
 Request
clarification
 Identify cause and
effect
 Use pre-reading
strategies
 Identify thesis
statement, topic
sentences, main
ideas and
supporting details
in writings and
speech
 Summarize main
ideas and
supporting details of
a reading or speech
 Use contextual
clues to gain
meaning in writings
and speech
 Read actively to
engage with content
 Think critically
 Make predictions
 Make inferences
 Distinguish facts
from opinions
 Request
clarification
 Use pre-reading
strategies
 Identify thesis
statement, topic
sentences, main
ideas and
supporting details
in writings and
speech
 Summarize main
ideas and
supporting details of
a reading or speech
 Use contextual
clues to gain
meaning in writings
and speech
 Read actively to
engage with content
 Think critically
 Make predictions
 Make inferences
 Distinguish facts
from opinions
 Request
clarification
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ELI 013
ELI 023
ELI 033
ELI 043
ELI 053
ELI 063
 Request and give
information
 Confirm information
 Identify persons,
places, things,
actions and
activities
 Use correct
grammar to effect
clear oral and
written
communication
 Use correct
pronunciation to
effect clear oral
communication
 Write 5-10 simple
sentences
 Begin, manage and
end conversations
 Request and give
information
 Confirm information
 Describe people,
places, and things
 Use correct
grammar to effect
clear oral and
written
communication
 Use correct
pronunciation to
effect clear oral
communication
 Write 10-15 simple
sentences
 Read actively to
engage with
content
 Make predictions
 Make inferences
 Identify writer’s or
speaker’s purpose
 Sequence events in
writings and
speech
 Identify cause and
effect
 Identify and
differentiate facts
and opinions
 State and explain
opinions
 Request
clarification
 Use correct
grammar to effect
clear oral and
written
communication
 Use correct
pronunciation to
effect clear oral
communication
 Construct clear
thesis for a writing
and/or speech
 Interpret literal and
figurative meanings
of words
 Distinguish
contextual
connotations
 Interrupt a speaker
politely
 Contradict politely
 Express approval
and disapproval
 Give a short oral
report
 Give an impromptu
speech
 Use correct
grammar to effect
clear oral and
written
communication
 Use correct
pronunciation to
effect clear oral
communication
 Research a topic,
using multiple
sources
 Synthesize
information from
multiple sources
 Identify cause and
effect
 Apply interpretive
reading skills
 Compare and
contrast concepts,
information, data
 Give an oral report
 Give an impromptu
speech
 Evaluate oral
presentations
 Use correct
grammar to effect
clear oral and
written
communication
 Use correct
pronunciation to
effect clear oral
communication
 Research a topic,
using multiple
sources
 Synthesize
information from
multiple sources
 Construct clear
thesis for writing
and/or speech
 Identify cause and
effect
 Apply interpretive
reading skills
 Compare and
contrast concepts,
information, data
 Make extended oral
presentations
 Evaluate oral
presentations
 Use correct
grammar to effect
clear oral and
written
communication
 Use correct
pronunciation to
effect clear oral
communication
 Research a topic,
using multiple
sources
 Synthesize
information from
multiple sources
 Construct clear
thesis for writing
and/or speech
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ELI 013
ELI 023
ELI 033
 Develop topic
sentences for
supporting details,
based on thesis
statement
 Write composition
with introduction,
body and
conclusion of 350400 words (2-3
pages).
ELI 043
 Construct clear
thesis for writing
and/or speech
 Develop topic
sentences for
supporting details,
based on thesis
statement
 Write composition
of five paragraphs
with introduction,
body and
conclusion of 600750 words (4-5
pages).
ELI 053
ELI 063
 Develop topic
sentences for
supporting details,
based on thesis
statement
 Acknowledged
borrowed ideas and
text accurately to
avoid plagiarism
 Write composition
of five paragraphs
with introduction,
body and
conclusion of 7501000 words (5-6
pages).
 Develop topic
sentences for
supporting details,
based on thesis
statement
 Acknowledged
borrowed ideas and
text accurately to
avoid plagiarism
 Write composition
of five paragraphs
with introduction,
body and
conclusion of 10001250 words (7-8
pages).
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GRADING SYSTEM
For each course, students will be evaluated based upon their completion of the
following course requirements utilizing a standard grading system:
Assignments and quizzes
15%
Classroom participation
15%
Chapter tests
20%
Three papers, projects, and/or presentations
30%
Final Exam
20%
The standard grading system for each course follows:
A:
90-100%
B:
80-89%
C:
70-79%
D:
60-69%
F:
below 60%
FINAL GRADES
Throughout the semester and prior to the instructors’ posting of final grades,
students are encouraged to meet with their ELI instructors to discuss their
progress, to determine their current grades, and to receive additional instruction,
feedback and/or suggestions. Once instructors submit students’ grades for the
course and final grades are posted, the grades are final and cannot be changed by
ELI instructors.
GRADE APPEALS
If a student believes his or her final course grade is incorrect, he or she must meet
with the ELI instructor. After this meeting, if the student is not satisfied, he or she
may follow the grade appeal process. Please note that students must not
communicate with other faculty, the ELI Director, Dean, or other school officials
about the final grade for the course until he or she has meet with the ELI
instructor.
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APPEALS PROCESS
A student who is placed on probation, suspended, or dismissed from the program
and feels that the probation, suspension, or dismissal in unfair, has a right to
appeal. The student who wishes to appeal has 30 days from the date of the letter
of notice to in writing to the Dean of the School of Education. The Dean will
forward this letter of appeal to the Chair of the Appeals and Grievance Committee
for the School of Education. The Chair will set up an appeal hearing within two
weeks of the date of student’s letter of appeal. Both the Chair and the student
must inform each other of all other persons who will attend this appeal hearing. If
the decision of the Appeals and Grievance Committee is unsatisfactory to the
student, the student must request a meeting with the Dean. The Dean and the
student may continue this appeal to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. The
decision of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs is final.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Integrity
It is the aim of the faculty of LMU to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high
standard of integrity. The attempt of any student to present work as his/her own
that he/she has not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and
administration as a very serious offense and renders the offender liable to severe
consequences and possible suspension.
LMU prohibits dishonesty of any kind on examinations or written assignments.
Examples of cheating include: unauthorized possession of examination questions,
the use of unauthorized notes during an examination, obtaining information during
an examination from another person, assisting others to cheat, altering grade
records, or entering any campus office without permission. Violations will subject
the student to disciplinary action.
LMU prohibits offering the work of another as one's own without proper
acknowledgement. Any student who fails to give credit for quotations on
essentially identical material taken from books, magazines, encyclopedias, or
other reference works, or from the themes, reports, or other writings of a fellow
student has committed plagiarism.
Course Policy
On the first or second day of class, students will receive a syllabus for that course
from their instructor. This syllabus will include the name of the textbook that
students will purchase for this course. The syllabus will also contain a description
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all of the work to be done in the class as well as the instructor’s policies on
grading, making up assignments or tests, etc. Cell phones are to be turned off at
all times while classes are in session so as not to interrupt the instruction and
learning.
Attendance Policy
The ELI Attendance Policy allows students to miss some classes each semester
for sickness, family emergencies, or other personal reason. However, students
must attend 80% of their classes in order to maintain enrollment in the LMU
English Language Institute. Thus, for a class that meets for one hour per day four
times per week during a 16-week semester, a student must attend 52 of the 64
hours of class. For a class that meets two hours per day four times per week, a
student must attend 101 of the 128 hours of class.
If a class is missed, students are responsible for material covered in class during
absences in order to be prepared for next class. Any classroom assignments,
quizzes or tests missed must also be made up.
If a student misses too many classes, he/she will fail such class and/or will lose F‐
1 visa status. If a student loses his/her F1 visa status, he/she must return to
his/her home country immediately.
Dismissal
Students must work hard to make good grades and to make progress in their
studies. Failure to make satisfactory progress is a misuse of time and resources
and is also a violation of the terms of the I‐20.
If a student’s grades indicate that her or she is not making satisfactory progress in
studies at the ELI, that student may be placed on probation. If a student is placed
on probation, he/she must receive a grade of C or better in each ELI class that
semester or such student will not be permitted to re‐enroll the next term.
Students who have academic integrity violations may also be dismissed from the
ELI and not permitted to re‐enroll in classes.
ADMISSION TO LMU UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
As a pre-requisite for admission to LMU undergraduate programs, an international
student must score 500 on the paper TOEFL, 173 on the computer TOEFL or 61
on the web-based TOEFL.
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International students admitted to the University with scores ranging from 61 (500
on the paper-based test) to 70 (525 on the paper-based test) are required to
complete ELI 063, the final level, which is designed to assist students in
developing academic English skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading,
and writing, with an emphasis on improving control of grammatical structures,
developing academic vocabulary, and applying critical thinking and learned
strategies for ensuring success in the college classroom.
ON CAMPUS RESOURCES
Abraham Lincoln Museum
Located at the front of campus, the Abraham Lincoln Museum contains one of the
largest Civil War and Lincoln collections in the world. Hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm
Monday - Friday, 11:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, and 1:00pm to 4:00pm on
Sunday. Admission to LMU students is free with ID card. There is also a gift shop,
containing items of interest to students and visitors, within the museum. Visit the
museum website www.lmunet.edu/museum for upcoming events and additional
information.
Airport Transportation
The Office of Student Services will provide transportation to and from the airport at
the beginning and end of each semester. At the start of each semester, dates and
times for airport transportation will be posted in each resident hall. These postings
will include both travel to the airport and pick-up for the following semester.
Traveling students will be asked to make their plans accordingly, as only one trip
per day will be scheduled.
Banking
ATM services are provided by Commercial Bank. The ATM is located in the
Student Center. The machine dispenses cash daily between 6:00am and midnight.
The ATM accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Cirrus, Plus, Pulse, Quest and
American Express cards.
Bookstore
The bookstore on campus is located on the first floor of the Student Services
Center. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. During the first
week of classes, ELI instructors will tell students what books to buy. These books
will be found in the ELI section of the textbook area of the bookstore. There will be
new books and possibly used books available for students to buy. When a student
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buys books, they must be sure to keep receipts in case there is a need to return
them.
Carnegie Vincent Library
The purpose of the library is to provide all students and faculty with access to the
necessary resources that support the educational, research and public service
programs of the University. The library houses more than 283,895 volumes of
books and non-book materials such as videos, microfiche and bound journals.
Also, the library subscribes to 7,000 full text electronic journals, 50 electronic
databases, and maintains more than 42,000 electronic books that students may
access either from home or from one of its 40 updated computers. Students use
their student identification cards to gain access to the resources materials at the
Carnegie Vincent Library.
Campus Bus Transportation
There is a campus bus shuttle available. For any questions about the campus bus
shuttle, call Jordan Dean at 423-869-7166.
Campus Security
On campus security is here to help and protect students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Campus security office is located on the main floor of the Tex Turner Area. If
there is no emergency, call 423-526-7911. If it is an emergency, call 911.
Change Of Address, Phone Number or ID Number Immediately notify the ELI
Office at 423-869-6021 if a student moves and changes his or her mailing address
or phone number. The student will give the new address or phone number to keep
records current. Also students should notify the ELI Office if there is a change to
the student’s ID number.
Health, Counseling and Psychological Services
All student international students are required to have health insurance policies.
LMU offers a health insurance plan for international students. Information about
this plan is available in the Office of Student Services (Student Center Room 308).
In addition, LMU students are eligible to use the medical clinic offered through the
Outpatient Services Division of LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The clinic is located in Harrogate at 165 Westmoreland Street. Hours of clinic
operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm on Monday through Friday. Students must
present health insurance card and pay a fee (insurance co-pay) upon service. The
clinic staff will bill the insurance company for the student.
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Personal counseling, including alcohol and substance abuse, is available to
students through the Office of Student Services. Referral to local counseling and
assistance resources is available upon request by the student. Contact Lila
Combs at 423-869-6213. Her office is located in the Student Services Center.
Meal Plans
All students living in campus residence halls are required to participate in one of
the meal plans. Only married students or students with children living on campus
are exempt. The plan includes four (4) lunches a week, Monday - Friday, in the
cafeteria. A $25.00 fee is charged for all changes to a meal plan once entered. A
student is not permitted to change meal plans after the seventh day following
registration day.
Sports Events
Most "home" varsity athletic events are free to LMU students. Students must show
a valid ID card to be admitted. Conference games, tournament games or matches
may have an admission fee. "Away" games or matches have fees based on the
host institution. The students, faculty, and staff of LMU expect all sports
participants and spectators to show appropriate respect for players, coaches, fans
and officials attending and participating in all home and away university sport
functions. Any expression of a sexual, cultural, racial, or religious content is not
only inappropriate, but such behavior is in direct conflict with the mission and
purpose of this institution.
Student Identification Card
A picture identification card (“ID”) will be made during registration or in the Office
of Student Services for all students free of charge. A $10.00 fee will be charged for
replacing lost ID's. The card should be retained throughout the student’s
enrollment at LMU. It is the student’s responsibility to have the ID validated each
semester with the Office of Student Services. All registered students must carry
their ID and surrender it if requested by a staff member of the institution (including
Resident Assistants, Resident Directors and Security).
Valid ID's may be used for identification, to access dormitories, to check out library
books, and to obtain admission to most campus activities and facilities. For
example, the ID admits a student to the gym, pool, most athletic events, cultural
events, the museum, computer facilities, intramural sports, etc. They are also
useful as a form of identification in the surrounding community as well. Students
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with LMU meal plans must also use their ID card for obtaining their meals in the
Dining Hall.
Working on Campus
If applicable to international students, Federal Work-Study provides jobs to
students who have financial need. Eligible students are assigned part-time jobs on
campus. Every effort is made to place students in positions according to their
interests and abilities. Work-study gives the student a chance to earn money to
pay for educational expenses.
Students who have an F-1 or J-1 visa may only work on campus but are not
permitted to work off campus. There are work study programs available in the
library, student center, and with some professors. Contact Financial Aid at
423.869.6336 to see if you are eligible.
OFF CAMPUS INFORMATION
Banking
There are a number of local banks in the Harrogate area as well as in nearby
Tazewell and Middlesboro, Kentucky.
Bowling Alley
Hillcrest Lanes
200 Cromwell
Harrogate, TN
(423) 869-4120
Movie Theater
Carmike Cinema 4
Middlesboro Mall
905 North 12th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-0426
Parks
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
91 Barlett Park Road
Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965
(606) 248-2817
Website: nps.gov
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Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Pineville, Kentucky
(606) 337-3066
Website: parks.ky.gov
Wilderness Road State Park
Near Ewing, Virginia
(276) 445-3065
Website: dcr.virginia.gov
Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park
7526 U.S. 119
Pineville, Kentucky
(606) 302-1943
Website: wildernesstrailoffroadpark.net
C.W.Gose Municipal Park
New Tazewell, Tennessee
On Facebook: CW-Gose-Municipal-Park
Skating
Skate World
2113 Cumberland Avenue
Middlesboro, KY
Telephone: (606) 248-0219
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