Northcentral University

1. Introduction
2. Overview of Northcentral University
3. NCU Organization
4. Faculty Mentors
5. Faculty Mentor / Learner / University Contact
6. Academic Policies
7. Standards for Learner Academic Achievement
8. Course Design
9. Resources for Faculty Mentors
10. Defining Northcentral University
11. Final Comments

Exhibit A: Sample Course Outline and Syllabus
Exhibit B: Learner Status - Monthly Report
Exhibit C: Learner's Pre-Course Questionnaire
Exhibit D: Learner's Post Course Survey
Exhibit E: Assignment Cover Sheet
Exhibit F: Guidelines for Scoring Learner's Writing
Exhibit G: APA Guidelines
Exhibit H: Proctored Exams
Exhibit I: Samples of Mentor Notes for Initial Contact with Learners
Exhibit J: References for Distance Learning Mentors

Exhibit L: FAQs About Mentoring at NCU
Tour of the Mentors Web Site

FACULTY HANDBOOK
EXHIBIT J: REFERENCES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING MENTORS

Innovations in Online Learning: Moving Beyond No Significant Difference

Paradigms for Online Learning

SearchEdu – useful reference links

Northcentral provides a Faculty Development website where mentors can find helpful information and resources relevant to their role at NCU, including:

Characteristics of Adult Learners

Developing Learning Outcomes

Critical Thinking Skills

NCU is also developing an Assessment website where currently informative articles and assessment tools can be located, including:

The Rubric Page

University Documents

http://mentors.ncu.edu/university_documents.asp

Tour of the Mentor Site

http://mentors.ncu.edu/manual/K-tour.asp