IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
EXTENDED LEARNING NIGHT TRACKS
The official monthly publication for IWC's evening students & instructors
Vol. 24 No. 7 June/July 2013
The Office of Extended Learning supports the mission of Iowa Wesleyan College by providing access for adult learners; engagement between the College and Community; and empowerment of individuals through learning.
These beliefs and values prioritize our actions:
- We believe that everyone is a learner
- We offer service to learners through a welcoming attitude and by showing respect, integrity, sincerity, pride and effective problem-solving in a professional fashion.
- We provide access to high quality and convenient learning opportunities.
SUMMER HOURS
Now through Friday August 2, IWC summer hours are in effect. Monday through Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, and Fridays 8 am until noon.
JOHN WOJTECKI NAMED 2012 EXL INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR!
In 1997, the IWC Extended Learning program initiated the Part-time Instructor of the Year award to serve two purposes:
1) To honor a part-time instructor who has shown dedication and quality in providing instructional services to the evening adult students of IWC, and
2) To draw attention to the efforts and achievements of the part-time evening faculty who teach for Wesleyan’s Extended Learning program.
Evening students nominated candidates and following a review of the nominees, we determined this year’s award winner.
John Wojtecki earned his Bachelor’s degree in economics from St. Mary’s College in Maryland. He attended Gannon University in Erie, PA, completed his Master of Science degree at Drake University and last year, earned his Ph.D. from Capella University in Minneapolis. Since his first teaching assignment for Iowa Wesleyan in 1996, he has taught Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior at our Muscatine and West Burlington sites, was a pioneer for us by teaching classes on live, interactive video and is now looking forward to launching classes online this coming year. Students describe him as, “Always professional in appearance and presentation at class.” “He is always prepared and on time with materials ready and lessons planned.” “He lives what he teaches. He has a passion for the material and by hearing his stories regarding community involvement, John is true to what he teaches.” “John encouraged class interaction which, over only eight weeks, developed into an openness that created a group bond and enhanced learning.”
Our seventeenth honoree distinguished himself by becoming just the third part-time instructor to have earned this award a second time. Dr. Wojtecki was presented a plaque at the IWC Awards Day ceremony on April 25. Thank you John, you have our deepest appreciation for your contributions to our Extended Learning program!
ExL 2013-2014 SCHEDULE ARRIVING IN THREE WEEKS
Standard evening face-to-face classes will meet two nights a week (6 - 9 pm) for eight weeks - although many will meet one night a week with an online component in place of a second weekly meeting. Online courses will be running on the same 8-week schedule. The schedule will affect your financial aid status and disbursements, so PLEASE BEGIN PLANNING EARLY! There will be new variations on how you can qualify for and claim financial aid. The schedule will be:
FALL-A - Monday, August 26 - Sunday, October 20, 2013
FALL-B - Monday, October 21 - Sunday, December 15, 2013
SPRING-A - Monday, January 6 - Sunday, March 2, 2014
SPRING-B - Monday, March 3 - Thursday, May 1, 2014
When you receive your class schedule (online and/or in your mailbox), look it over right away and then contact us to register for fall at 800.582.2383, ext. 6245 or 319.385.6245 or 6247 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it /exl or contact your academic advisor directly. The sooner you register, the sooner we can gauge class enrollments and textbook availability. It is to your advantage to register early, especially in those classes that have enrollment limits or in cases where the class has a dangerously low enrollment. Don’t run the risk of having your class cancelled by waiting too long to register. Go to www.iwc.edu/exl, the Related Links menu will appear on the right, click on Class Schedules, then click on the link View 2013-2014 Schedule.
MAJOR CHANGES IN STORE FOR BUYING TEXTBOOKS BEGINNING THIS FALL
Iowa Wesleyan College has employed the services of MBS Direct, a major textbook supply and distribution service, to handle textbook acquisition services for ALL STUDENTS AND COURSES offered through the College. By partnering with this large distributor, we should be able to offer services, prices, and 24/7 customer service that we previously have not had the capacity to provide. You must have a valid IWC username and password to participate. Online ordering will be handled by going through the IWC web-page just like always.
The MBS Direct network of publishers and wholesalers will be able to offer textbooks through a variety of formats suited to your needs: new books hot off the press, used books at great savings, textbook rental (new to IWC), eBooks/eRentals and guaranteed buyback at prices offered when you initially purchased. Students may now choose from a broader array of payment options - and, books ordered by noon on day one, should be received in under 24 hours (in Iowa locations)!
YOU MUST HAVE AN IWC EMAIL ACCOUNT TO ENROLL IN ONLINE COURSES, ORDER TEXTBOOKS, ACCESS FINAL GRADES AND GET OTHER VITAL INFORMATION,
You may obtain your username and password, by simply going to the IWC website at www.iwc.edu/exl and from the Related Links column on the right, click Username+Password and follow the instructions. Once you have your username and password, you can find your course schedule and registration, current billing, financial aid status and final course grades (when they have been posted) by accessing the IWC Student Portal. On the IWC homepage at the top is a Student Portal Login button that you will click. Fill in your username and password and click the academic term you wish to view.
Please check your IWC email account at least once a week, as there may be important announcements that pertain to you from the Extended Learning Office, faculty, IWC Business Office or Financial Aid.
FINANCIAL AID REMINDERS
Have you filed your FAFSA for 2013-2014? Their website is www.fafsa.ed.gov. To ensure Stafford loans are processed and ready for disbursement by the first day of class, the Financial Aid Office must have your Stafford loan form no later than JUNE 21, 2013.
Refund dates - checks not picked up will be mailed on the following Friday.
Fall A Wednesday, 9/11/13
Fall B Wednesday, 11/06/13
Spring A Wednesday, 1/22/14
Spring B Wednesday, 3/19/14
NOTICE FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE
Business Office/Payment Information: all students are required to complete an IWC payment plan using the Promissory Note. This will be mailed with your confirmation and/or first statement. This form is also located on our website under downloads/business office. Payment is due the first day of class - or you may pay ½ on the first day and the remainder 30 days later. A hold will be placed on future registrations for non-payment.
HELP US CELEBRATE!
IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGE AT THE BALL PARK
Saturday, June 15 - Des Moines, I-Cubs: 4 - 6 pm. Legends American Grill, 216 Court Avenue (walking distance of Principal Park); 7:05 pm I-Cubs vs. Omaha Storm; Deadline for Reservations is June 7. Sponsored by Jason Kiesey ’94.
Saturday, June 22 - Quad Cities River Bandits: 4 - 6 pm. Front Street Tap Room, 421 W. River Drive (next door to Modern Woodmen Park), 7 pm River Bandits vs. Kane County Cougars; Deadline for Reservations is June 14. Sponsored by Colin Woods ’95.
Saturday, July 13 - Cedar Rapids Kernels: 3 - 4:30 pm. Catered Tailgate in Kernels’ Parking Lot (under the IWC tent), 5:05 pm Kernels vs. Bowling Green Red Hots; Fireworks after the game. Deadline for Reservations is July 5. Sponsored by Tony Burton ’88 and your IWC Alumni Association.
Monday, August 12 - Burlington Bees: 4:30 - 6 pm. Picnic at “40 & 8 Club” Shelter, follow road west side of Community Field), 6:30 pm Bees vs. Beloit Snappers. Deadline for Reservations is Monday, August 5. Sponsored by Don Gibbs ’58, Linda ’70 and Jim Brockway and your IWC Alumni Association.
Contact Donna for Reservations at 319.385.6215 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please specify which game(s), number in your party and if you plan on attending the pre-game gathering(s). FREE for ALUMNI and FT/PT INSTRUCTORS and families up to four persons. Additional guests are $5 per person.
GETTING YOUR NIGHT TRACKS ELECTRONICALLY
Monthly electronic copies are available to you in the following two formats:
By email: You may subscribe to Night Tracks by going to www.iwc.edu/exl and from the Related Links menu, click on Bulletin Board. At the bottom of the Bulletin Board, you will find the Night Tracks e-subscription commands.
On the IWC website: Go to the Extended Learning pages of the IWC website: www.iwc.edu/exl and from the Related Links menu, click on Night Tracks to view the current edition.
2013 - 2014 EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Mount Pleasant – Iowa Wesleyan College (Counseling by appointment, M - F, 8:30 am - 5 pm)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL STUDIES (B.G.S. degree)
HUMAN SERVICES
LIBERAL STUDIES (For students 55+)
West Burlington at Southeastern Community College (Counseling on Mondays, 4 - 6 pm)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL STUDIES (B.G.S. degree)
HUMAN SERVICES
LIBERAL STUDIES (For students 55+)
Muscatine at Muscatine Community College (Counseling on Thursdays, 4 - 6 pm)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL STUDIES (B.G.S. degree)
HUMAN SERVICES
LIBERAL STUDIES (For students 55+)
Online
RN to BSN COMPLETION
