Accelerated Learning Program Information for Summer 2016 What is ALP? ALP stands for Accelerated Learning Program. In the ALP model, students with only one remedial need in reading or writing can enroll concurrently in an upper level writing (BE112) or an upper level reading (BE122) and English 101. Because the English 101 course that ALP students take is connected to a specific BE112/122 course, ALP students will get the support they need to succeed in English 101 as they develop their writing/reading skills and prepare to take the CATW/ACT. The goal is to give students the opportunity to complete in one semester what normally takes two. In order to succeed in the program, students who enroll must be highly motivated and willing to complete intensive assignments. What are the benefits of ALP? ALP allows students still in need of passing the CATW/ACT to take English 101, a course that is credit-­‐bearing and that fulfills a general education requirement. ALP classes are a little smaller than other classes, creating a strong class community and allowing students a lot of time to work one-­‐on-­‐
one with their instructor. In addition, ALP students have two opportunities during the semester to take the CATW/ACT, in order to ensure that students have a passing grade in English 101 and have passed the CATW/ACT by the end of the semester. Who is eligible for ALP? ALP is open to ESL and Native-­‐English Speaking (NES) students. Even though ALP BE courses are listed as BE112 and BE122, ESL and NES students may register. Eligible Students for the Writing ALP: • Incoming students who received a CATW score of 46-­‐55 and have completed their reading requirement • Current students who have completed BE111/203 and have successfully completed their reading requirement • Must be added to ALP Student Group on CUNYFirst. Lead advisers in each academy have access to the group. Eligible Students for the Reading ALP: • Incoming students who received an ACT score of 60-­‐69 and have completed their writing requirement • Current students who have completed BE121/225 and have successfully completed their writing requirement • Must be added to ALP Student Group on CUNYFirst. Lead advisers in each academy have access to the group. What is the enrollment cap for Summer ALP courses? The enrollment cap for the four summer ALP-­‐designated courses is 18 students, all of whom will be enrolled in BE112/122 and ENGL 101. There will be no students enrolled only in ENGL 101 during the summer courses. How can I register? Eligible students may register with their advisor for any of the above Summer 2016 ALP-­‐designated course combinations. Students may also register in H-­‐239 with Jose Holguin, the Academic Literacy Advisor, Monday-­‐Friday 10am-­‐12pm. SUMMER 2016 ALP Courses Course Days Summer 2016 ALP Courses Time Room Instructor Course Code June Writing ALP (June 6-­‐July 7) BE112-­‐2C0A EN101-­‐2F0A M,T,W,Th M,T,W,Th 9:10am-­‐11:50am 12:10pm-­‐2:50pm H339 H339 Smith BE112-­‐6C0A EN101-­‐6F0C BE122-­‐6C0C EN101-­‐6F0A July/Aug Writing and Reading ALP (July 5-­‐August 11) M,T,W,Th 9:10am-­‐11:20am H339 Anderst M,T,W,Th 12:10pm-­‐2:20pm H309 M,T,W,Th 9:10-­‐11:20am H309 Shameem M,T,W,Th 12:10pm-­‐2:20pm H339 8825 5769 8850 8844 8852 8841 What does Summer ALP cost? The BE112 and BE122 portions of these courses (4 hours) will be offered to students for FREE. ENGL 101 (4 hours, 3 credits), however, will carry regular summer tuition costs ($210/credit for in state tuition, or $630). There is campus funding through a STEM Tuition Waiver that may cover students’ ALP designated ENGL 101 course if they also enroll in an eligible summer STEM course during that contributes to their major. Students need to apply for the waiver, and they should do so as soon as possible. Students should speak with their advisor for further information on applying for the STEM Tuition Waiver. LINK TO WAIVER INFO -­‐ COMING!
If you have additional questions about summer or fall ALP enrollment, please contact ALP Co-­‐
Coordinators Leah Anderst (landerst@qcc.cuny.edu) or Jennifer Maloy (jmaloy@qcc.cuny.edu or 718-­‐
281-­‐5575).