A Message from Our Director
Dear Emeritus Institute Students:
On August 1, 2020, I will be transitioning out of the role of Assistant Dean of Extended Learning / Director of the Emeritus Institute to start a new role at Saddleback College: Interim Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services.
Over the past six years of working with the Saddleback College Emeritus Institute faculty, I have seen their dedication to you as they have implemented our mission to promote lifelong learning by providing academically rigorous, mentally stimulating, socially engaging, and health improving courses for older adults throughout south Orange County.
It has been a pleasure to visit many courses during my time with the Emeritus Institute, to get to know students by face and name, and to hear of the positive impact Emeritus Institute courses have on the lives of thousands of Orange County residents.
Moving forward, Dr. Karima Feldhus, Executive Dean of Extended Learning, will be the administrator over the Emeritus Institute after my transition into my new role.
As you have already seen, we have an excellent line up of fall 2020 courses for you to maintain your lifelong learning. I highly encourage you to enroll in new classes that you may not yet have experienced to broaden your education and to increase your social connections.
It has been an honor to serve as the Assistant Dean of Extended Learning / Director of the Emeritus Institute.
With well wishes,
Dan Predoehl
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IMPORTANT!
Regarding Registration Assistance
The Registration Instruction Guide ABOVE has all the information students need to enroll, including the ESSENTIAL 12-STEP REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS. To be successful, read a step, do it, read a step,
do it, until you've completed the final step. Easy!
Saddleback Offices
CANNOT
"walk" Students through
the registration steps and
CANNOT
register for students.
This includes the Emeritus Office, the Admissions Office
and Student Technical Support.
It is the responsibility of all students to use the
12-step Registration Instructions to register themselves.
Enrolling is now EASIER THAN EVER with
:
1) The now streamlined MySite registration screens
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Do You Need A Chromebook or i-Pad to Take Classes?
If you don't have a device to participate in classes, Saddleback College has a Loaner Program available to all students! Chromebooks and iPads are available on a first come, first served basis. Quantities are very limited so these devices are only for students who don't already have a computer, laptop, or iPad/tablet.
CLICK HERE
to learn more about the LOANER PROGRAM.
Watch your college email for an upcoming opportunity to check-out a loaner device coming up
AUGUST 6
. The email will include a form to complete and submit. Participants will be notified of pick-up information.
NOTE
: Each student must pick up and return their own chromebook or iPad at the
Mission Viejo Saddleback Campus.
What
IS
a chromebook?
CLICK HERE
to learn more about the very user-friendly chromebook!
IMPORTANT
:
Training and Instruction of these loaner devices is
NOT
available
from the Emeritus Institute, nor the rest of the college. Students need to know how to use the device loaned to them or learn on their own using the basic written instructions that come with the device.
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UPCOMING FALL SEMESTER DATES
The beginning and end dates for the
FALL 2020 SEMESTER are:
AUGUST 17 - DECEMBER 16
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Emeritus Fall 2020 Online Classes are
ASYNCHRONOUS
Word of the Day:
asynchronous
Not sim
ultaneous or concurrent in time.
Asynchronous classes DO NOT require students and instructors to be online at the same time. Instead, classes can be accessed by students at any time convenient for them via the CANVAS Learning System.
IMPORTANT:
Instructors MAY also opt to offer their class LIVE at a specific day and time
in addition to
class recordings accessible via CANVAS.
However, LIVE classes are completely optional and at the instructor's discretion. LIVE classes are
NOT
a mandatory component of online classes.
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Fall 2020 Holidays
Classes that optionally* meet LIVE online will
NOT meet these days.
Labor Day -- Monday, September 7
Veterans Day -- Wednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving -- Thursday - Sunday, November 26 - 29
Faculty Contractual Day -- Wednesday, December 9
*All classes are recorded in CANVAS; Some classes also meet LIVE, per instructor's option.
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Emeritus Summer Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Closed Fridays
Leave a Message: (949) 582-4835
Please provide FULL NAME & STUDENT ID NUMBER.
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New Contact Hours for the Admissions Office
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H
ave a specific question for the Saddleback Admissions & Records Office?
Call them at (949) 582-4555
Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm
LIVE CHAT is available
Monday - Thursday, 3 - 5pm.
Email them at
Be sure to have your Student ID Number ready!
Get help with questions regarding
student applications, PIN holds,
account holds, matriculation, residency & more.
IMPORTANT: The Admissions Office
CANNOT
"walk" Students through registration
and they
CANNOT
register for Students.
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How to Check Your Class Enrollments
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Want to make sure you're enrolled in all your Fall Classes? It's very easy to do!
- Log into Mysite
- Click "My Classes"
- Click "My Current Classes"
- Change the Semester to Fall 2020
- Read/print your Class Schedule
- Want to add another class? You can enroll and/or drop classes in MySite until 11:00 pm the evening before the semester begins. (8/16)
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Simplify & Stay in Touch! Forward Your College Email
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IMPORTANT:
Don't miss any of your instructors' emails. In preparation for the Fall Semester, now is the time to forward your college email to your personal email. It's easy!
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Just in Time for Fall....
Your FAQs Answered!
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FALL CLASSES
Q: Why aren't there days and times listed for classes?
A: Online classes are ASYNCHRONOUS meaning they are recorded for watching whenever it's convenient.
Q: Is it possible a class will also be held LIVE, as well as recorded?
A: Yes, instructors may choose to also hold LIVE class sessions on a day and time of their choosing via ConferZOOM in the CANVAS Learning System. In the class listing, click on "DETAILS" and under "Important Information " instructors will indicate if there will also be LIVE sessions.
Q: What if two classes are offering a LIVE session at the same time?
A: A student would have to choose to watch one class LIVE and watch the recorded version of the other class.
REGISTRATION
Q: I'm having trouble registering. What can I do?
CANVAS
Q: I'm new to CANVAS. What should I do?
A: Students enrolled in online classes need to learn CANVAS on their own. Click on the CANVAS INSTRUCTION GUIDE below in red to start learning it today! There are 10 steps of instructions and very short videos to watch. While learning, take your time, be patient, rewatch videos and re-read instructions, if needed. After using CANVAS for a short while, it will become second nature to you!
Q: I don't know my CANVAS login Username and Password? How do I find them?
- USERNAME: Your USERNAME is at the top of this E-Newsletter. It's the letters and number(s) before the @ symbol in your college email address. If you don't know your college email address, log into MySite, click the red person icon at top right. Your email address will be listed.
- PASSWORD: You will need to re-set your CANVAS password. Simple instructions are in the CANVAS INSTRUCTION GUIDE, below.
Q: I have a question about CANVAS. Who should I contact?
A: Check the CANVAS INSTRUCTION GUIDE first. If you cannot locate the answer, Student Technical Support is your go-to team to assist you if you have a VERY SPECIFIC, college-related technical question. Check their
CANVAS SUPPORT PAGE HERE FIRST!
Most questions are answered on this page.
Their contact information is below under "GET ON TARGET FAST."
NOTE
: Student Technical Support
CANNOT
"walk" students through CANVAS.
PIN
Q: My PIN to get into MySite isn't working? What should I do?
A: If you've tried your month and day of birth in a 4-digit formula (MMDD) and it doesn't work, you'll need to RESET YOUR PIN.
CLICK HERE
for easy instructions.
Q: When I try to RESET MY PIN, I get a "Contact Administrator" message? What now?
A: You'll need to contact the Admissions Office for assistance. Call them at (949) 582-4555 or email them at
scadmissions@saddleback.edu
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FORWARDING EMAIL
Q: How do I forward my college email to my personal email?
Q: I forwarded my email a while back, but I'm not receiving it any more. What can I do?
A: You'll need to forward it again.
CLICK HERE
for the easy instructions.
UPDATE STUDENT INFORMATION
Q: I have a new address/new phone number/new email address/etc. How do I make this change in my account? Are there any changes I CANNOT make myself?
A: Log into
MySite
on the Saddleback website, click "My Information", click "Update Profile", make your changes, then click "Update" at the bottom.
CHANGES THAT REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION: Changes to
your name, date of birth, social security number, or educational information require
THIS FORM
to be completed and signed (2-sided form). Please see the top of the form for the required documentation types accepted. The form and documentation can be scanned and emailed to
scadmissions@saddleback.edu
. Contact the Admissions Office at (949) 582-4555, email then at the email address above for further information.
For a RESIDENCY CHANGE,
CLICK HERE
for the Admissions Office web page detailing requirements and forms.
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Put the Pieces Together!
Here's Your "Get-Ready-for Fall" Checklist
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~ Add or drop classes before August 16, 11:00 pm.
~ Add yourself to a Waitlist for a full class.
~ Heed the deadline of Waitlist invitations received.
~ Check your schedule for optional live class times.
~ Learn CANVAS!
~ Download Google CHROME as your browser.
~ Forward your college email to personal email.
~ Get excited -- your learning experience awaits!
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Why Are Their Caps on Online Classes?
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- First and foremost, online class quality and integrity are closely-monitored by the State of California for the purpose of accreditation standards.
- Online classes are not "static." Students don't just view classes. They email their instructors with questions, requests, clarifications, etc. and the instructors email them back. The more students enrolled in a class, the more email communication time is required of an instructor.
- Instructors' time must be a balance of research, creation of class content, class preparation, teaching the class, maintaining email communications with students, as well as a large number of administrative duties. Thus, class caps are necessary to maintain the quality and integrity of all classes, including online classes.
- Class caps for online classes are essential in providing enrolled students the first-rate learning experience that the Emeritus Institute delivers.
These are just some of the reasons class caps are vital
to the online learning experience!
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Get on Target Fast!
Student Technical Support is Your "GO-TO TEAM" for CANVAS and ZOOM
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FIRST, follow the CANVAS Instruction Guide above step-by-step.
NOTE that students
CANNOT
be "walked"
through CANVAS or registration.
If you have a very
SPECIFIC
TECHNICAL QUESTION...
Contact the
Student Technical Support Team
3
Different Ways
:
CALL (949) 582-4363.
View the
Student Tech Support
WEB PAGE -
CLICK HERE
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I question not if thrushes sing,
If roses load the air;
Beyond my heart I need not reach
When all is summer there.
~ John Vance Cheney
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Saddleback College Emeritus Institute
www.saddleback.edu/emeritus
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Campus Office: (949) 582-4835 Mon-Thur 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
LWV CH4 Office: CLOSED
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