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College Catalog INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION School Catalog Fall 2020-Fall 2021 Edition 12 “Let Us Ascend” Corporate Office 17 Ft. George Hill, Apt 7J New York, NY 10040 Phone: (646) 345-4784 Fax: (305) 944-0335 Administrative Office 16375 N.E. 18th Avenue, Suite 304 North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone: (305) 944-0035 Fax: (305)944-0335 naalehcollege.edu [email protected] 1 2 INTRODUCTION 3 4 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Message from the President 8 Statement of Ownership 8 Board of Directors 9 Licensure and Accreditation 10 Administrative Staff 11 Faculty 12 Mission Statement 13 Institutional Outcomes 13 Religious Identity Statement 14 Disclosure Statement 14 Academic Calendar 15 Admissions Policy 18 Credit for Previous Education, Training & Examinations 21 Transfer of Credits 24 Correspondence Courses 24 Language Disclosure 24 The Naaleh Platform 24 Facilities & Technology Requirements 25 Academics 26 Associate of Science in Software and Web Development 28 Bachelor of Science in Computer Programming and Technology 31 Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies 33 Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing 37 5 INTRODUCTION Electives Listing 39 Course Descriptions 42 Course Numbering System 62 Unit of Credit 62 Tuition 64 Tuition and Fees 65 Scholarships and Financial Assistance 66 Tuition Refund Policy & Procedures 68 California Student Tuition Recovery Fund 70 Policies 74 Course Enrollment and Withdrawal Policy 75 Academic Engagement Policy 75 Assignment Submission Policy 75 Grading System 76 Proctored Exams 77 Standards for Satisfactory Progress in a Program 77 Academic Integrity Policy 79 Student Identity Verification Policy 80 Academic Probation 81 Grounds for Dismissal 81 Student Conduct Policy 81 Discrimination, Harassment, Hazing, and Assault Policy 82 Student Grievance Policy 82 Student Complaint Procedure 83 6 INTRODUCTION Graduation Requirements 85 Withdrawal Policy 85 Leave of Absence 86 Incomplete Grade Policy 86 Student Privacy and Record Disclosure Protection - FERPA Policy 86 Services 90 Student Services 91 Transcript Request 94 Library Services 94 7 INTRODUCTION MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Naaleh means “let us ascend.” We chose this name because we believe education is the key to advancement and success in all areas of life. By offering affordable programs in an online format, we strive to assist our students in the attainment of the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a lucrative and enjoyable career. Our expert faculty and lecturers interact weekly with each student. The combination of an affordable program in a convenient format and caring faculty helps make earning a college degree an attainable goal for our students. Naaleh College is an outgrowth of Naaleh.com, a free educational website hosting thousands of videos on a variety of topics within the realm of Judaic Studies. Naaleh.com currently has over 30,000 members accessing inspirational, in-depth classes from around the world. After five years as a free educational resource, the Naaleh Board of Directors recognized that students would gain by studying within the structure of an academic environment, and that many of our students were interested in professional studies in a variety of fields. In November 2011, Naaleh College was born to serve that need. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Naaleh College is a subsidiary and fictitious name of Beis Midrash of Queens, Inc. a registered 501c3 charitable and educational institution. Beis Midrash of Queens Governing Board: President and CEO: Harold J. Reichman, PhD Secretary and Treasurer: Chasida Reichman, MA Board Members: Jonathan Feiner, PsyD Murray Englard, CPA Rabbi Yosef Rosen Meira Millet, MEd Meechal Litzenblatt, CPA 8 INTRODUCTION Beis Midrash of Queen’s office is located at: 17 Ft. George Hill, Apt 7J New York, NY 10040 The physical location of Naaleh College and the administrative offices are located at: 16375 N.E. 18th Avenue, Suite 304 North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone: (305) 944-0035 Fax: (305) 944-0335 Email: [email protected] Administrative office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday Offices are closed on legal and Jewish holidays. Faculty availability via email; 24 hour response during workdays; 48 hour response during weekends. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rabbi Harold J. Reichman, PhD, President and CEO Chasida Reichman, M.A., Secretary and Treasurer Rabbi Yosef Rosen Jonathan Feiner, PsyD Meira Millet, MEd Murry Englard, CPA Meechal Litzenblatt, CPA ADVISORY COUNCIL Judaic Studies Rabbi Yosef Bronstein, PhD Mrs. Chaya Sima Koenigsberg, PhD Esther West, MA Computers Steven Rudolph, PhD Alan Minkoff, PhD Shimon Lyons 9 INTRODUCTION Business Fred Leeb, PhD Uri Burger, MBA Shimon Weinberg, BA LICENSURE AND ACCREDITATION Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the US Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Licensed by the Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education. Naaleh College has been approved by the State of Florida to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Additional information regarding Naaleh College may be obtained by contacting: Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 Telephone: (888) 224.6684 DEAC 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808 Washington, D.C. 20036 Tel: 202.234.5100 10 INTRODUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF © Can Stock Photo / endotune Rabbi Harold Reichman, Ph. D President [email protected] Tzipora Klaver Vice President and Director [email protected] Chana Prero, MA Dean [email protected] Rabbi Hillel Rudolph, MA Educational Director [email protected] Rabbi Ari Ackerman, MSW, MA Assistant Academic Director [email protected] Rabbi Chaim Ehrman, PhD MBA Program Director [email protected] Talia Belsky Financial Administrator [email protected] Chaya Ochs Admissions Director [email protected] Elisheva Steinhart Registrar [email protected] Devora Weisberger Bursar [email protected] 11 INTRODUCTION FACULTY Daniel Batyrev: Msc. Computational Neuroscience, Bsc. Bioinformatics. Professor Batyrev is a graduate of the University of Tuebingen, Yeshivas Telodos Yeshurun, Machon Shlomo and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Michael Breitstein: MA, Jewish Studies, Rabbinic Ordination, BA English Literature. Rabbi Breitstein is a graduate of Bernard Revel Graduate School of Judaic Studies, Rabbi Isaac Elchonon Theological Seminary, David Yellin Teachers Institute, and the University of Maryland. Rabbi Breitstein teaches Judaic Studies. Shlomo Cohen: Judge Ordination. Graduate of Institute of Monetary Law, Yeshivat Hanegev, and City of London Polytechnic. Rabbi Cohen teaches Law and Ethics I and II. Rabbi Dr. Chaim Ehrman: Ph.D. Marketing, M.S. Statistics, MBA, BBA. Graduate of Wharton School of Business, University of Illinois, Loyola, Temple University, Baruch College. Eliyahu Goodman: MS, Education, Nova Southeastern University. BS, Actuarial Studies, Touro College. Undergraduate and graduate degrees in Talmudic Studies, Rabbinical Seminary of America. Rabbi Goodman teaches Judaic Studies. Chana Prero: MA, Biology Education. BS, Biology. Graduate of City College of New York and Lander College for Women. Initial New York State teaching license. Mrs. Prero teaches Fundamentals of Jewish Thought and Environmental Science. David Reiffman: BS, Computer Science. Graduate of Northeastern University, Illinois. Mr. Reiffman teaches Computer Programming and Web Development. Hillel Rudolph: Rabbinic Ordination, MA Education and Administration, BS Computer Information Technology. Graduate of Yeshiva University. Pinchas Schreiber: MS, Mathematics. Graduate of University of Illinois and SUNY Albany. Teacher’s Certificate for Community College teaching. Mr. Schreiber teaches Mathematics. Rina (Donna) Schwartz: MS, Computer Information Systems Management. Graduate of University of Phoenix and Carlow College (Pittsburg, PA). Ms. Schwartz teaches Technology courses. Dr. Eli Weintraub: PhD, Information Technology, MBA, Business Management, M.S., Information Technology. Graduate of Tel Aviv University. Dr. Weintraub teaches Information Technology. 12 INTRODUCTION MISSION STATEMENT Naaleh College is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, universal education with the goal of professional employment and personal development. The institution is able to make education accessible by offering courses online, via distance education. Naaleh College believes that education is the key to personal growth and success, and that students should be imbued with professional skills together with moral development and education for values. The values Naaleh College hopes to impart to students are G-d’s instructions for humanity as expressed in His revelation of the Torah. S INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES Naaleh College has the following academic, ethical, economic, and professional goals and objectives. Academic Goals • Students demonstrate depth of knowledge required for a degree, as identified by its program outcomes. • Students develop creative and critical thinking skills, allowing students to analyze issues, evaluate ideas, and apply solutions. • Students
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