American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals

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American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals

321 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60654-7598

APPLICATION FOR REAPPROVAL OF PARALEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Institution Name:

Program Name:

Address:

City:

American Bar University

Paralegal Program

321 North Clark Street,

Chicago State Illinois Zip: 60654

Telephone Number: 312-333-3333 Fax Number: 312-555-5555

Institution Website URL: https://www..abu.edu

Program Website: www.abu.edu

We hereby certify that the information and materials contained in this report and supporting exhibits is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Institution President or Dean: George Jones

E-Mail Address of President or Dean: [email protected]

Program Director: Margaret L Smith

E-Mail Address of Program Director: [email protected]

Date Submitted

GENERAL INFORMATION

A Name of the Program:

Academic Year Start Month

Paralegal Program

August

Report Due Date/End Date 10/01/2025

Application Start Date 12/08/2019

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©2020 American Bar Association - All Rights Reserved Prepared by the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals - Sample Reapproval Report

http://www.abu.edu/

http://www.abu.edu/

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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B Accreditation Information

Agency Date of most recent Accreditation (mm/yyyy)

Status

Higher Learning Commission 10/2017 Accredited

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C Location of the Program: NOTE: Please provide this complete list even if the program has one location only.

Location Name Address Distance from Primary Location (in miles)

LS Courses Offered?

Main Campus 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654

Primary Location YES

Branch Campus 123 Downtown Circle, Chicago, Illinois, 60654

10 YES

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D Program Options:

D.1 Please complete the following for each program option in paralegal studies offered by the institution. (Note: Program Option is defined in G-103.A.).

Credential Title Typical or Planned Duration (# of semesters)*

Date Students First Admitted(mm/yyyy)

Option approved as part of initial approval by ABA?

If option not approved at time of initial approval, please enter date option approved by ABA (mm/yyyy)

Bachelor of Science BS in Paralegal Studies

8 08/2010 Yes

Associate of Science AS in Paralegal Studies

4 08/2010 Yes

Post-baccalaureate Certificate PBC in Paralegal Studies

3 08/2012 Yes

Exhibit I.1

D.2 Complete Exhibit I.1, showing the number of students enrolled in each program option listed in item D.1 for the past four years, or for each year since the date students were first admitted to the program, whichever is later.

Total curriculum for each program option will be requested in Education, Exhibit III.2. We understand that this and other subsequent exhibits may include a partial year of reporting.

Program Option 08/21 - 07/22 08/22 - 07/23 08/23 - 07/24 08/24 - 04/25

AS-AS in Paralegal Studies

19 15 16 15

BS-BS in Paralegal Studies

45 42 45 47

PBC-PBC in Paralegal Studies

40 45 44 48

Exhibit I.2

D.3 Complete Exhibit I.2, showing the number of graduates in each program option listed in item D.1 for the past seven years, or for each year since the date students were first graduated from the program, whichever is later.

Program Option 08/18 - 07/19

08/19 - 07/20

08/20 - 07/21

08/21 - 07/22

08/22 - 07/23

08/23 - 07/24

08/24 - 04/25

AS-AS in Paralegal Studies 9 8 9 9 10 8 4

BS-BS in Paralegal Studies 11 11 10 10 12 11 6

PBC-PBC in Paralegal Studies

20 21 20 21 21 22 10

D.4 Does the program offer a minor which it does not consider a program option?

NO

E Does the institution offer any programs for the education of paralegals, as defined in G-103 of the Guidelines, which are not included in this report?

NO

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F State verbatim each compliance issue, if any, from the site team report of your last site visit and from any related follow-up visits. After each compliance issue, state the actions that the program has taken to address each issue.

N/A

G State verbatim each suggestion from the site team report of your last site visit and from any related follow-up visits.

After each suggestion, state the actions that the program has taken to address each issue.

Suggestion #1: While the advisory committee is functioning well, the program should review the attendance of current members to ensure the committee is comprised of members who are all able to fully participate in meetings and functions of the advisory committee. (G-203)

Response: The program has established a process of review to monitor the attendance of current advisory committee members to ensure that the full scope of the advisory committee function is met and to ensure that representation from each designation of membership is fulfilled. The attendance of current members has drastically improved

Suggestion #2: Because of the rapidly evolving nature of the paralegal profession and paralegal education, the site team encourages the college to continue to provide financial support to the program so the director, and when appropriate the faculty, can attend both national and regional paralegal educator conferences. (G-205)

Response: The University has increased funding to provide a strong level of financial support to the program to ensure that the program director and faculty may attend conferences that keep the program informed and connected with the advances in paralegal education and the paralegal profession. The program director and faculty now regularly attend national and regional paralegal educator conferences.

Suggestion #3: The program should expand assessment efforts to include regular feedback from graduate employers in order to gain specific assessment data on the utilization of paralegals. (G-301-E)

Response: With the assistance of the University Institutional Research Office, the program now obtains valuable data from local paralegal employers on an annual basis regarding the utilization of paralegals. This information has been used in assessing the needs of the local legal community and changes in the program have been implemented based on the assessment data.

Suggestion #4: The program should increase its efforts to ensure and document that all faculty members (full-time and adjunct) demonstrate a commitment to his or her continued professional development as a teacher. (G-401 F)

Response: The program director has increased efforts to ensure that all faculty members are committed to his or her continued professional development as a teacher. Additional professional development opportunities have been added by both the university and the program. Arrangement have been made for guest speakers to present on the topics of legal writing and grammar for paralegals, effective online teaching and course development, teaching diverse students, developing student learning outcomes, and developing practical assignments in legal specialty courses.

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ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

Objectives and Org Chart

A State the specific goals and explicit objectives of the program. Indicate where these goals and objectives are published, e.g. college catalog, program brochures, websites, etc. (G-201.A)

Upon completion of the program, graduates should be able to:

• Prepare legal documents • Perform legal research. • Apply principles of legal ethics. • Utilize technology necessary to meet employer needs. • Real, analyze, and synthesize complex information. • Work as a member of a team. • Enter the legal profession as a paralegal.

These goals are published in the University's catalog (p. 87), in the program brochure, and on the program's website, www.abu.edu/paralegal

B Provide an organizational chart showing (1) the academic unit within the institution where the paralegal program is situated; (2) the title of the person to whom the program director reports; and (3) where the program fits within the structure of the institution. Include the chart as Exhibit II.1 and highlight the placement of the paralegal program. (G- 201.B - E)

ABU Organizational Chart.docx

C Advisory Committee: Exhibit II.2

C.1 Complete Exhibit II.2, showing the members of the paralegal program's advisory committee during the past four years.

Category Name Primary Place of Employment

Initial Appt_Date (mm/yyyy)

Resignation Date(if applicable) (mm/yyyy)

Dates of Meetings Attended

Faculty Melanie R. Howell American Bar 09/2014 09/2021; University 01/2022; 09/2022; 01/2023; 09/2023; 02/2024; 09/2024; 02/2025

General Public Michael E. Davis Davis & 10/2015 09/2023 09/2021; Member Matthews 01/2022; 09/2022; 01/2023

General Public Carla T. Barker St. Joseph's 10/2023 09/2023; Member Medical Center 02/2024; 09/2024; 02/2025

Manager of Judith DeLauney Howard, Paul & 10/2019 01/2022; Paralegals Connor, PA 09/2022; 01/2023; 09/2023; 02/2024;

02/2025

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Other Susan R. James American Bar 09/2016 09/2021; University 01/2022; 09/2022; 01/2023; 09/2023; 02/2024; 09/2024; 02/2025

Practicing Attorney John E. Smith Smith & Jones, 01/2017 09/2021; PA 09/2022; 01/2023; 09/2023; 09/2024; 02/2025

Practicing Attorney Maria L. Washington U.S. Public 10/2014 09/2023 09/2021; Defender's 01/2022; Office 09/2022; 01/2023

Private Sector Mary R. Baker Turner, Snyder 03/2014 09/2021; Paralegal & Burke 09/2022; 01/2023; 02/2024; 09/2024

Private Sector Paul H. Levine Talbot, Carney 09/2013 09/2021; Paralegal & Parks 01/2022; 09/2022; 01/2023; 09/2023; 02/2024; 09/2024; 02/2025

Public Sector George T. Price U.S. Attorney's 11/2013 09/2023 09/2021; Paralegal Office 01/2022; 09/2022; 01/2023

Public Sector Joan M. Willis City Solicitor's 02/2014 09/2021; Paralegal Office 01/2022; 09/2022; 09/2023; 02/2024; 02/2025

School Administrator Margaret Smith American Bar 08/2012 09/2021; University 01/2022; 09/2022; 01/2023; 09/2023; 02/2024; 09/2024;

02/2025

C.2 How are advisory committee members appointed? What are the appointment terms?

Individuals are nominated by the full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and current advisory committee members. The qualifications of prospective members are reviewed by the program director. Individuals are appointed by the program director for a period of three years. Members can be reappointed for additional three-year terms.

C.3 If the committee has any subcommittees, indicate the specific areas of responsibility, the names of current members, and how often they meet.

There are no subcommittees of the advisory committee.

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C.4 Explain how the Advisory Committee informs the program about changes and trends in the field.

A portion of each meeting is devoted to a discussion regarding changes and trends in the field. In addition, the program director encourages members to email her at any time with any significant changes and trends in the field.

C.5 Explain how the Advisory Committee assists the program in assessing the job market.

A portion of each meeting is devoted to a discussion regarding current job market conditions. In addition, the program director encourages members to email her at any time with any significant changes in the job market.

C.6 Explain how the Advisory Committee evaluates the adequacy of library resources in accordance with G-303.

The Advisory Committee reviews the library resources at each spring meeting to ensure all library resources required by the Guidelines are available to students and are up to date.

C.7 Explain how the Advisory Committee assesses the effectiveness of the total program in terms of its curriculum and objectives, the needs of the legal community, and graduate performance.

At each fall meeting, the program director shares all assessment results for the previous year with the Advisory Committee. As part of these discussions, the Advisory Committee assesses the effectiveness of the total program in terms of curriculum and objectives, the needs of the legal community, and graduate performance.

C.8 Exhibit II.3

List below the dates of each advisory committee meeting and any subcommittee meetings held during the past four years, or since the date of the first advisory committee meeting, whichever is later. Include as Exhibit II.3 copies of the minutes of these meetings. The minutes must include the dates of the meetings, the names of those in attendance, and a record of substantive discussions. (G-203)

Note: If the program has written guidelines or procedures governing advisory committee activities, these should be made available to the site team at the time of the site visit.

Meeting Title Meeting Date (mm/yyyy)

Meeting Details

Fall 2021 Advisory Committee Meeting

09/2021 Advisory_Committee_Meeting_Mi nutes_Fall_2021.docx

Spring 2022 Advisory Committee Meeting

01/2022 Advisory_Committee_Meeting_Mi nutes_Spring_2022.docx













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D Equality of opportunity:

D.1 Describe the procedures by which the institution maintains equality of opportunity and seeks to avoid prohibited discrimination regarding the treatment of personnel and students.

The institution is committed to equal opportunity for students and prohibits discrimination in student recruitment, enrollment, and campus life. Extensive policies have been adopted ensuring equality of opportunity and prohibiting discrimination. These policies are clearly stated and available to everyone on the institution's website. The institution is also committed to equal opportunity for personnel and prohibits discrimination in hiring and employment. The institution considers the diversity of its students and personnel to be of upmost importance.

D.2 Where does the institution publish its non-discrimination policy or affirmative action plan relating to students and personnel?

The institution publishes its non-discrimination policy relating to students and personnel in its policy manual. The student policy can be found in the American Bar University Policy Manual, Student Policies, Section 3.4. The personnel policy can be found in the American Bar University Policy Manual, Employee Policies, Section 4.12. The Policy Manual is available on the University's website, www.abu.edu/policy_manual

D.3 Where does the institution publish its policy or procedures for the accommodation of students and personnel with disabilities?

The institution publishes its policy for the accommodation of students and personnel with disabilities in its policy manual. The student policy can be found in the American Bar University Policy Manual, Student Policies, Section 3.8. The personnel policy can be found in the American Bar University Policy Manual, Employee Policies, Section 4.16. The Policy Manual is available on the University's website, www.abu.edu/policy_manual

D.4 What methods are used to encourage diversity in the student body of the paralegal program?

The program operates in strict compliance with the institution's stated policy on diversity. This commitment to diversity is supported in the philosophy statement of the institution and is embraced in all areas. The principles set forth in the policy are incorporated into all aspects of the program from admissions through graduation.

D.5 Complete the following chart with respect to the ethnicity and gender of the paralegal students in each of

the last four years, or for each year since the date students were first admitted to the program, whichever is later.

Ethnicity 08/21 - 07/22 08/22 - 07/23 08/23 - 07/24 08/24 - 04/25

% of Minority Students 31 30 34 33

% of Female Students 89 86 90 90

% of Male Students 11 14 10 10

% of Other Students 0 0 0 0

D.6 What methods are used to encourage diversity in the faculty of the paralegal program? Please include the steps taken to recruit and retain a diverse faculty. Note: If written advertisements and/or announcements are used to recruit faculty, these should be made available to the site team at the time of the site visit.

All full-time and adjunct faculty positions are posted in accordance with the institution's policy for hiring faculty. All advertisements for faculty contain a statement that the institution is an equal opportunity employer. The institution's non- discrimination policy is clearly stated and available to all. In addition, the faculty members are committed to diversity and are guided by the institution's policy and the insights of the Outreach on Diversity Committee. In interviewing and hiring, the program director encourages diversity in the faculty by recruiting a diverse faculty and hiring faculty to increase diversity when there is an opportunity to do so.

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D.7 Exhibit II.4 Complete Exhibit II.4 showing the composition of the faculty of the paralegal program by racial/ethnic classification and gender for each of the last four years, or for each year since the date students were first admitted to the program, whichever is later. (G-204)

Ethnicity 08/21 - 07/22 08/22 - 07/23 08/23 - 07/24 08/24 - 04/25

M F O M F O M F O M F O

Black/African American 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 3

Native American/ Alaskan Native

Asian 1 1 1 2

Native Hawaiian/ Other Pacific Islander

White 3 6 4 5 4 6 4 6

Hispanic/ Latino 1 1 1 1 1

Other

Total 5 8 0 6 8 0 6 9 0 7 12 0

% Minority 40 25 0 33 37 0 33 33 0 42 50 0

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Category 08/20 - 07/21 08/21 - 07/22 08/22 - 07/23 08/23 - 07/24 08/24 - 07/25 08/25 - 07/26

Expenditures and Budgets

E Complete the budget chart provided as Exhibit II.5, showing the amounts spent for each category of expense for each of the years listed.(G-205)

Note: G-201.F requires that the program must engage in planning, including long-range planning, and such planning must encompass the matters set forth in the Guidelines. G-202 requires that the paralegal education program be given status within the institution comparable to other units of similar size and function. Program Directors should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with both of the Guidelines to the site visit team at the time of the site visit.

Salaries $277,832.00 $300,232.00 $305,294.00 $328,565.00 $354,812.00 $375,414.00

Professional Development

$2,504.00 $2,821.00 $3,107.00 $3,677.00 $4,088.00 $4,355.00

Membership $2,345.00 $2,547.00 $2,898.00 $3,150.00 $3,476.00 $3,854.00

Instructional Equipment and Supplies

$8,782.00 $8,962.00 $9,241.00 $9,654.00 $9,752.00 $9,952.00

Library Materials and Resources

$25,212.00 $27,415.00 $28,545.00 $31,025.00 $33,598.00 $35,741.00

Technical and Support Services

$52,618.00 $54,873.00 $59,512.00 $60,543.00 $62,571.00 $63,595.00

Assessment $4,584.00 $4,831.00 $5,067.00 $5,261.00 $5,367.00 $5,562.00

Advisory/Faculty Meetings

$653.00 $690.00 $752.00 $793.00 $841.00 $891.00

Other $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,750.00 $1,500.00

Total $376,030.00 $403,871.00 $415,916.00 $444,168.00 $476,255.00 $500,864.00

Explain, what Other refers to:

ANA reapproval fees

F Has there been a change in institutional ownership or in financial support, which has not been previously reported?

NO

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FACULTY

Program Director

A 1 State the name and the title of the person who serves as program director.

Program Director

Margaret L Smith

A 2 Is the program director position full-time or part-time?

Full Time

A 3 Describe how the program director keeps up-to-date about developments in paralegal education.

Activities Designed for Continued Development in Paralegal Education

Dates of Activities for Continued Development in Paralegal Education

Statement of Experience Working with or as a Paralegal(List statement once)

AAfPE Annual Meeting October 20-23, 2021 Margaret Smith worked as a litigation paralegal from 1979 through 1988. Upon completing law school and passing the bar in 1988, she worked with the firm of Smith, Smith & Blarney. Her practice involved complex civil ligation where she supervised a team of 10 paralegals. She continued working in this role until taking the program director position at American Bar University.

AAfPE Regional Meeting April 15-16, 2022

State Paralegal Association Meeting May 7, 2022

AAfPE Annual Meetinbg November 1-4, 2022

AAfPE Regional Meeting March 30-31, 2023


AAfPE Annual Meeting October 25-28, 2023



AAfPE Annual Meeting November 3-6, 2024


A 4 Does the Program Director teach in the program?

YES

B Has the person identified as the program director been in his/her position for fewer than four years?

NO

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C Exhibit IV.1

Provide as Exhibit IV.1 a resume for the person designated as the program director. If the program director is not full- time, provide a resume for the person responsible for the program who is full-time with the institution. Each resume must include the beginning date of service with the institution and the program, relevant professional qualifications, and experience working with paralegals and/or as a paralegal (other than teaching paralegals). (G-401.A - D)

Program Director Resume.docx

Time Allocation

D For the program director and each person having responsibility for program direction and administration (including where the program director is part-time, the person responsible for the program who is full-time with the institution) indicate what percentage of the individual's total time is devoted to the program and to other duties, using the three categories below. Be sure to show the approximate time allocation during the year for each area, e.g., percentages of full-time or actual hour amounts for each person.

Full Name Percentage(%) of time for program

Percentage(%) of time for duties not

Percentage(%) of time

If the person teaches for the institution,

related related to paralegal teaching specify the usual administrative duties Program full-time teaching load at the institution and the amount of release or reassigned time, if any, that is given for direction of the

program(G-402)

Margaret L Smith 45.00 5.00 50.00 The usual teaching load for a full-time faculty member is four courses per semester. The program director is given release time of two courses per semester for program direction.

Key Personnel

E Please indicate who has primary responsibility for each of the following functions that relate to Guideline requirements: (G-402)

Function Name and Title of person responsible

Defining major program objectives Margaret L. Smith, Program Director

Representing the program throughout the administrative and academic structure of the institution

Margaret L. Smith, Program Director

Determining the financial needs and formulating the program budget


Attracting, selecting, and retaining qualified faculty and encouraging faculty professional development


Advising program students Margaret L. Smith, Program Director; Melanie R. Howell, full-time faculty member; Steven W. Johnson, full-time faculty member

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Assuring the proper organization and operation of the advisory committee


Maintaining liaison with the legal, paralegal, and paralegal education communities

Margaret L. Smith, Program Director; Melanie R. Howell, full-time faculty member; Steven W. Johnson, full-time faculty member

Identifying and responding to the occupational and educational needs of the community

Margaret L. Smith, Program Director; Melanie R. Howell, full-time faculty member; Steven W. Johnson, full-time faculty member

Arranging and monitoring internships or other field experiences, if offered


Handling placement or coordination with the central placement office


Evaluating the adequacy of the library/information resources


Coordinating the educational program Margaret L. Smith, Program Director

Evaluating the overall program including regular assessment of the legal community, students, graduates, and employers as required in G- 301.E


Faculty

F Please list each faculty member who taught legal specialty courses during the reporting period. Include whether they teach full or part-time, a statement of their experience working with paralegals other than teaching, and the dates of all faculty meetings attended.

Faculty Last Name

Faculty Middle Name

Faculty First Name

FT/PT Statement of Experience Working with or as a Paralegal (Other Than Teaching)

Dates of Faculty Meetings Attended

Cook L Samuel Part Time Mr. Cook is a state 04/2022; 05/2023; prosecutor who regularly 11/2023; 05/2024; works with paralegals. 10/2024

Cooper T Susan Part Time Ms. Cooper works for ABC, 04/2022; 11/2022; Inc. as a patent attorney and 11/2023; 05/2024; supervises patent 10/2024 paralegals.

Davis M Patricia Part Time Ms. Davis works as a solo 04/2022; 11/2022; practitioner and employs 05/2023; 11/2023; one paralegal. 05/2024; 10/2024

Dugan Kimberly Part Time Ms. Dugan works as a 11/2021; 04/2022; federal public defender and 11/2022; 11/2023; works regularly with the 10/2024 paralegals employed in her

office.

Frank N Judith Part Time Ms. Frank works regularly 04/2022; 11/2022; with paralegals in her family 05/2023; 05/2024; law practice. 10/2024

Gaylord Cynthia Part Time Ms. Gaylord works for a 11/2021; 11/2022; major law firm which uses 05/2023; 11/2023; paralegals extensively. 10/2024

Greene Anthony Part Time Mr. Greene works for the 11/2021; 11/2022; State Environmental Agency 05/2023; 11/2023; and supervises a team of 10/2024 paralegals.

Howell R Melanie Full Time Ms. Howell worked as a 11/2021; 04/2022; paralegal before going to 11/2022; 05/2023; law school. After law 11/2023; 05/2024; school, she supervised a 10/2024 team of paralegals in the

State pro bono office. She

continues to supervise

paralegals in volunteer pro

bono work.

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Johnson W Steven Full Time Mr. Johnson was in private 11/2021; 04/2022; practice before taking the 11/2022; 05/2023; position at American Bar 11/2023; 05/2024; University where he 10/2024 supervised three paralegals.

Joseph I George Part Time Mr. Joseph works as an 11/2021; 04/2022; attorney at the nvironmental 11/2022; 05/2023; Protection Agency and 05/2024; 10/2024 supervises a team of five

lawyers and ten paralegals.

Levine H Richard Part Time Mr. Levine is in private 11/2021; 04/2022; practice and employs two 11/2022; 05/2023; paralegals. 11/2023; 10/2024

Mann R Thomas Part Time Mr. Mann is an 04/2022; 05/2023; administrative law judge and 05/2024 works with three legal

assistants at his agency.

McDonald Cynthia Part Time Ms. McDonald works for a 11/2021; 04/2022; major firm and manages a 05/2023; 11/2023; team of 12 paralegals. 05/2024; 10/2024

Murry C Pamela Part Time Ms. Murry worked as a 11/2021; 04/2022; paralegal before attending 11/2022; 05/2023; law school. She works as a 11/2023; 10/2024 solo practitioner and

employs a paralegal on a

part-time basis.

Peirce R Mary Part Time Ms. Peirce works for a small 04/2022; 11/2022; firm which employs two 05/2023; 05/2024 paralegals.

Roberts Steven Part Time Mr. Roberts works as a 11/2021; 11/2022; litigation support paralegal. 05/2023; 11/2023; 05/2024

Schaefer R Jonathan Part Time Mr. Schaefer is in private 11/2021; 04/2022; practice and supervises one 11/2022; 11/2023; paralegal. 10/2024

Schmidt Susan Part Time Ms. Schmidt is an attorney 11/2021; 04/2022; with a private bankruptcy 11/2022; 05/2023; practice. She supervises a 11/2023; 10/2024

team of three paralegals.

Smith C Barbara Part Time Ms. Smith works in a firm 04/2022; 11/2022; specializing in estate and 05/2023; 11/2023; elder law. She works 05/2024; 10/2024 regularly with the firm's five

paralegals.

Smith L Margaret Full Time Margaret Smith worked as a 11/2021; 04/2022; litigation paralegal from 11/2022; 05/2023; 1979 through 1988. Upon 11/2023; 05/2024; completing law school and 10/2024 passing the bar in 1988, she

worked with the firm of

Smith, Smith & Blarney. Her

practice involved complex

civil ligiation where she

supervised a team of 10

paralegals. She continued

working in this role until

taking the program director

position at American Bar

University.

Turner T John Part Time Mr. Turner is an attorney in 11/2021; 04/2022; the ATM Bank legal 11/2022; 05/2023; department. He works 11/2023; 05/2024; regularly with the Bank's 10/2024 paralegals.

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.Professional Development

G Exhibit IV.2

What measures are taken to support and encourage the professional growth of the program director and all faculty members in the paralegal program as both teachers and professionals? Complete Exhibit IV.2, listing the program director's and each faculty member's participation in such professional growth activities during the past four years, or for each year since the date students were first admitted to the program, whichever is later. (G-401.E - G)

Faculty Name Licensed Attorney

Type Date Of Activity

Activity

Cook L Samuel Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

10/2024 Paralegal Faculty Meeting: Program Assessment

05/2024 Paralegal Faculty Meeting: Student Learning Outcomes

11/2023 Paralegal Faculty Meeting: How to create interaction in online classes

05/2023 Paralegal Faculty Meeting: What are Practical Assignments

04/2022 Paralegal Faculty Meeting: Blackboard Training, Part I

Cooper T Susan Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness




11/2022 Paralegal Faculty Meeting: Blackboard Training, Part II


Davis M Patricia Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness







Dugan Kimberly Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness





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Dugan Kimberly Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

04/2021 Paralegal Faculty Meeting: How to be Responsive to the Changing Needs of Students

Frank N Judith Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness






Gaylord Cynthia Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness






Greene Anthony Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness






Howell R Melanie Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

01/2025 Faculty/Staff Meeting: Mapping Course Outcomes to Program Outcomes


11/2024 AAfPE Annual Conference

08/2024 Faculty/Staff Meeting: Regional Accreditation


01/2024 Faculty/Staff Meeting: How to Engage Students


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Howell R Melanie Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness


08/2023 Faculty/Staff Meeting: Teaching Continuation Plan in the Event of an Emergency


01/2023 Faculty/Staff Meeting: Creative Teaching Methodologies

11/2022 AAfPE National Conference


08/2022 Faculty/Staff Meeting: Expecting the Most From Your Students


01/2022 Faculty/Staff Meeting: Using Blackboard to Enhance Your Courses



08/2021 Faculty/Staff Meeting: Effective Teaching Strategies

Johnson W Steven Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness













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Johnson W Steven Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness







Joseph I George Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness







Levine H Richard Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness







Mann R Thomas Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness




McDonald Cynthia Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness


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McDonald Cynthia Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness



Murry C Pamela Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness







Peirce R Mary Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness





Roberts Steven No Activities Designed for Professional Growth

05/2024 National Conference of Litigation Suppoirt Professionals



10/2021 Meeting of State Bar Association Litigation Support Group

Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness






Schaefer R Jonathan Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness


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Schaefer R Jonathan Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness





Schmidt Susan Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness







Smith C Barbara Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness







Smith L Margaret Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

04/2025 AAfPE Regional Conference





05/2024 State Paralegal Association Meeting




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Smith L Margaret Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness


















Turner T John Yes Activities Designed to Improve Teaching Effectiveness








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Meeting and Support Services

H Exhibit IV.3

List below the dates of each paralegal faculty meeting held during the past four years, or since the date of the first faculty meeting, whichever is later. Include as Exhibit IV.3 copies of the minutes of these meetings.

The minutes must include the dates of the meeting, the names of those in attendance, and a record of substantive discussions. (G-401.H)

Note: If the program has written guidelines or procedures governing Meetings and Support Services, these should be made available to the site team at the time of the site visit.

Meeting Title Meeting Date (mm/yyyy)

Meeting Details

Fall 2021 Faculty Meeting 11/2021 Faculty_Meeting_Minutes Fall_2021.doc x

Spring 2022 Faculty Meeting 04/2022 Faculty_Meeting_Minutes Spring_2022. docx






I What clerical, technical, and other support services are provided to faculty members? (G-403.B)

A dedicated administrative assistant provides clerical support to the program director and to the paralegal faculty. Technical support for faculty is provided through the Office of Information Technolog help desk. The program director and faculty have access to all support services departments, including the registrar's office, academic support services and advising, the admissions office, the business office, the student/alumni career placement office, human resources, and public relations and marketing.

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

A Additional Educational Opportunities:

A.1 List all articulation agreements your program has with other institutions, including the name of each college and program.

ABC Community College, AAS in Paralegal Studies

Jones County Community College, AS in Paralegal Studies

Local Community College, AA in Paralegal Studies

Smith University, BS in Legal Studies, BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, BS in Liberal Studies, and BA in Paralegal Studies

A.2 For those programs awarding associate degrees:

A.2.a Indicate the percentage of program graduates who have transferred to an institution offering a baccalaureate degree

in each of the past four years, or for each year since the date students were first admitted to the program, whichever is later.

Graduate Details 08/21 - 07/22 08/22 - 07/23 08/23 - 07/24 08/24 - 04/25

Number Of Graduates 19 15 16 15

Number Of Transfers 11 9 9 10

Transfer Percentage% 57 60 56 66

A.2.b Describe the methods used to encourage students and graduates to earn higher or additional degrees or certificates upon completion of the program. (G-301.C)

Students enrolled in the AA option are continually encouraged to earn higher or additional degrees upon completion of the program. Beginning in Law 101, Introduction to Paralegal Studies, students are exposed to the various options available to them upon graduation. During academic advising sessions, advisors discuss with each of their advisees the advantages of earning a baccalaureate degree. Many of the AA students continue at American Bar University to earn a bachelor's degree. The college catalog provides information to students on pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Finally, career counselors in Career Services provide advising and information to paralegal students who wish to transfer to a baccalaureate institution or continue at American Bar University for a bachelor's degree.

Assessment

B Exhibit III.I

The Program must have a written assessment plan that includes the following:

1 List the Program's stated goals and objectives.

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Upon completion of the program, graduates should be able to:

1. Prepare legal documents

2. Perform legal research

3. Apply principles of legal ethics

4. Utilize technology to meet employer needs

5. Read, analyze, and synthesize complex information

6. Work as a member of a team

7. Enter the legal profession as a paralegal

2 List the assessment tools used to measure each stated goal and objective.

1. Prepare legal documents -- (a) Course embedded assessments from relevant courses; (b) Employer focus groups; (c) Portfolio reviews

2. Perform legal research -- (a) Course embedded assessments from relevant courses; (b) Employer focus groups; (c) Portfolio reviews

3. Apply principles of legal ethics -- (a) Course embedded assessments from relevant courses; (b) Current student focus groups; (c) Portfolio reviews

4. Utilize technology necessary to meet employer needs -- (a) Course embedded assessments from relevant courses; (b) Employer focus groups; (c) Graduate Surveys

5. Read, analyze, and synthesize complex information -- (a) Course embedded assessments from relevant courses; (b) Employer focus groups; (c) Review of Capstone project

6. Work as a member of a team -- (a) Graduate surveys; (b) Employer focus groups; (c) Field placement evaluations

7. Enter the legal profession as a paralegal -- (a) Graduate surveys; (b) Employer focus groups; (c) Field placement evaluations

3 Explain how the Program obtains input from graduates and employers of graduates to assess the stated goals and objectives.

The Program conducts an annual focus group of employers of its graduates. The Director of Career Services assists in conducting this focus group.

The Program obtains regular input from graduates through its annual graduate survey.

4 Indicate how often each assessment tool listed above is administered.

Summary of Course Embedded Assessments -- Fall semester, even years

Employer Focus Groups Reviews -- Annually

Graduate Surveys -- Annually

Current student focus groups -- Annually

Field Placement Evaluations -- Annually

Portfolio Reviews -- Bi-Annually, Even Years

Review of Capstone Project -- Bi-Annually, Odd Years

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5 Explain how the results of the assessment findings are summarized and analyzed.

The data collected from each assessment tool is forwarded to the Program Director no later than June 15 of each year.

The faculty are responsible for providing the course embedded assessment data. The Director of Career Services is responsible for providing the employer focus group data and the Director of Alumni is responsible for providing the graduate survey data. The Program Director is responsible for the portfolio review data, the capstone review data, the field placement data, and the current student focus group data. The Program Director summarizes and analyzes the data to determine the extent to which the program is meeting the stated goals and objectives being assessed. The Program Director prepares an annual assessment report incorporating all of this information by September 1 each year.

6 Explain how the assessment findings are shared with the advisory committee, faculty, administrators, and others.

The annual report is provided to members of the advisory committee, faculty and administration. The report is discussed at the fall advisory committee meeting and at the fall faculty meeting. The Program Director has ongoing discussions with administration regarding the assessment findings, including the implications of the findings.

7 Identify the changes made to the Program as a result of the assessment findings.

Based upon the results of the assessments undertaken during the last cycle, the Program has undertaken a curriculum review of two courses. First, the faculty has reviewed the ethics component of LAW 101, Introduction to Law. Their recommendation is to increase the number of units on ethics and professional responsibility from four units (approximately 12 hours of instruction) to five units (approximately 15 hours of instruction) with an emphasis on applying principles of legal ethics. In addition, the faculty reviewed whether to increase the amount of time devoted to discussions of ethical considerations in all legal specialty courses (currently approximately 1.5 hours per course) in order to provide additional emphasis on applying principles of legal ethics. The decision was not to do so at this time because the deficiency in applying principles of legal ethics was identified only in students and not in graduates or internship sponsors. Instead, this will be assessed again next year in the context of the employer survey.

The faculty is in the process of reviewing LAW 125, Legal Research and Writing, to determine if it is advisable to increase emphasis on legal research. No decision has yet been made.

1 Upload the written assessment plan including (1) the Program's stated goals and objectives; (2) the assessment tools used to measure each stated goal and objective; and (3) the frequency with which each assessment tool is conducted.

Assessment Plan.docx

2 Upload a document containing assessment instruments used to assess each stated goal and objective (i.e., surveys, focus group questions, etc.).

Assessment Tools.docx

3 Upload a summary of the assessment results and an analysis of the results, including the degree of participation for each assessment conducted.

Assessment Results.docx

Note: Note: The adequacy of the uploaded assessment plan and related documents will be evaluated by:

1 the quality of the assessment instruments and methodology;

2 the frequency with which assessment is conducted;

3 the degree of participation, such as the response rate on surveys, so as to ensure the validity and reliability of assessment findings;

4 the extent to which input is sought from graduates, employers, students, advisory committee, faculty, and school administrators;

5 the written summary and analysis of the assessment findings;

6 the extent to which the results are shared with the advisory committee, faculty, administrators, and others; and

7 the extent to which assessment findings are used to make changes in the program.

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COURSES

C.1 Enter information on all Legal Specialty (LS) and General Education (GE) courses a student needs to take to

complete the program.

GE courses may be grouped together (e.g. fields of study or discipline within the Title field). You will identify required Legal Specialty courses (LS-R) and Legal Specialty elective courses (LS-E) under the Education tab.

Course No.

Course Title

Credits / Units

Credit Type

Course Type

Objectives Description

ART XXX

Art Elective 3.00 Sem GE

CM 101 Public Speaking

3.00 Sem GE

EC 101 Macroecono mics

3.00 Sem GE

ENG 101

English Composition

3.00 Sem GE

ENG 102

English Literature

3.00 Sem GE

ENG XXX

Literature Elective

3.00 Sem GE

HIST XXX

History Elective

3.00 Sem GE

LAW 101

Introduction to Paralegal Studies

3.00 Sem LS 1. Explain the American legal system and the nature and function of laws.2. Define fundamental areas of substantive law and procedural law.3. Perform practical paralegal skills such as briefing cases, drafting legal correspondence, drafting office memoranda, and conducting factual investigations.4. Explain what a paralegal is, what a paralegal does, where a paralegal works, and how to become a paralegal.5. Discuss the regulation of paralegals and the paralegal profession.6. Identify the legal ethics rules and how they apply to paralegals, as well as use the ethics rules to resolve ethical problems.

Provides an overview of the legal system and the sources and nature of laws. This course introduces substantive and procedural areas of law. This course also examines the lega profession, the role of the paralegal, and the regulation of attorney and paralegal conduct. Students will identify career goals. This course also provides an in-depth examination of legal ethics and provides an introduction of the types of ethical dilemmas faced in the work place.

LAW 110

Torts 3.00 Sem LS 1. Articulate the substantive law of torts.2. Analyze fact patterns and apply substantive tort law.3. Discuss the concepts of burden of proof and presumptions in tort law.4. Propose appropriate remedies for wrongs to persons or property.5. Discuss the concepts of affirmative defenses, comparative and contributory negligence, and joint and several liability.6. Formulate legal claims and defenses involving tort law.7. Conduct legal research for specific tort claims and defenses.

Provides an introduction to civil wrongs and the appropriate remedies. Principles of liability for personal property, economic harm, negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts will be covered. Affirmative defenses and limitation of duties, including assumption of risk, contributory negligence, comparative negligence, immunity, and limited liability of property owners will be reviewed.

LAW 115

Estates and Trusts

3.00 Sem LS 1. Introduce students to scope and breadth of estate planning and administration.2. Discuss the operation and jurisdiction of the Orphans' Court.3. Draft legal documents, including wills and petitions of probate.4. Complete estate administration forms from the opening to the closing of an estate.5. Conduct legal research.

Introduces students to the laws governing wills and estates. Topics include drafting wills, inheritance through testacy and intestacy, the role of personal representatives, formal and informal probate procedures, and tax ramifications. This course also provides an overview of techniques for gathering facts, listing assets, and preparing probate documents and reports. Students will gain first- hand knowledge of preparing wills and applying probate procedures in opening and closing an estate.

LAW 120

Contract Law

3.00 Sem LS 1. Analyze the nature of contracts and differentiate between classes of contracts.2. Discuss the discharge of contractual obligations and remedies for breach of contract.3. Analyze the nature and form of sale of goods and lease of goods contracts under the UCC.4. Discuss how contract principles develop under the common law and how precedent and statutes modify the common law to change the legal rights and responsibilities of the parties to business transactions.5. Explain how the legal system and ethical considerations influence business behavior in contract drafting and execution.

Provides an overview to the common law of contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code. This course examines the basis for enforcing promises, the bargaining process, contract formalities, enforcement, breach, defenses, remedies, assignment and delegation. Drafting skills are introduced and developed.

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Course No.

Course Title

Credits / Units

Credit Type

Course Type


LAW 125

Legal Research & Writing I

3.00 Sem LS 1. Acquaint students with the terminology used in legal research.2. Acquaint students with the terminology and format used in legal writing.3. Familiarize students with how to approach and analyze legal research and writing projects.4. Develop in students specific legal writing skills.5. Acquaint students with how to reduce legal research to written form.6. Instill confidence in students in using a law library and in performing legal research.7. Instill confidence in students in drafting legal documents.8. Introduce students to performing computerized legal research.

Provides an introduction and overview to the methods of legal research and legal writing. Students will examine the various sources of law and categories of research materials. Students will be introduced to writing citations and learn how to develop a research plan, how to analyze cases and statutes, and how to use the law library. Basic legal writing skills will be covered as well as computer- assisted legal research.

LAW 130

Business Organization s

3.00 Sem LS 1. Discuss the structure of and interplay between the federal and state legal systems and their regulation of and impact on businesses.2. Evaluate the practical and legal application of the basic principles of business formation.3. Resolve questions of law arising in business formation.4. Identify the differences and characteristics of the types of business organizations.5. Identify and evaluate the legal aspects of defective formation of business organizations.6. Apply basic principles of the law of agency to business organizations law.7. Identify the paralegal's role in preparing legal documents for an attorney's business clients.8. Discuss the ethical considerations of a paralegal working for an attorney with a business practice.

Examines the nature of sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships limited liability companies, corporations, and S-corporations. Emphasis will be placed on the drafting of articles of incorporation, articles of organization, partnership agreements, certificates of limited partnerships, corporate minutes, consents, and preparation of various governmental filings that accompany corporate, LLC, and partnership formation.

LAW 205

Legal Research & Writing II

3.00 Sem LS 1. Examine how to approach the analyze legal research and writing projects.2. Incorporate proper sentence structure, paragraph structure, and English composition into written work.3. Develop skills in writing objective legal memoranda.4. Develop skills in performing persuasive legal analysis and drafting legal documents.5. Perform advanced computerized legal research.

Continues the examination of the methods of legal research and legal writing. Students will examine in depth the primary and secondary state materials. Students will learn to update and validate their research. Advanced computerized legal research will be incorporated into research assignments. students will analyze and synthesize the results of their research and incorporate their research into forms of persuasive legal writing.

LAW 210

Civil Litigation & Pleading

3.00 Sem LS 1. Familiarize students with the legal principles of civil litigation practice.2. Introduce the practical application of legal principles with exercises and projects related to various areas of civil litigation practice.3. Familiarize students with the Local State and Federal rules of civil procedure.4. Draft documents used in the practice of civil litigation.5. Explain how to prepare and file documents for investigations, trials, and appeals.6. Identify relevant case law applicable to civil procedure and litigation.

Provides a basic understanding of civil litigation and the functions and operatives of the state and federal court systems. Includes selection of the proper court, court jurisdiction, pleadings, other court documents, discovery, rules of evidence, trial tactics, and principles of litigation Students will study the rules of civil procedure for Local State courts.

LAW 220

Internship 3.00 Sem LS 1. Develop skills and experience in conducting a job search, including identification of career goals, resume preparation, interviewing skills, and gathering information on prospective employers.2. Acquire a sound knowledge of legal and professional ethics.3. Interact effectively with supervisors, co- workers, and clients.4. Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.5. Gain practical experience by working in a law office or other appropriate law- related environment.

Consists of 135 hours or more of supervised work in a law office or legal department as a paralegal. Includes on- campus workshops and seminars in preparation for student workplace internships.

LAW 222

Real Estate Transactions

3.00 Sem LS 1. Introduce students to fundamental areas of real property law.2. Develop practical skills necessary to prepare and review deeds, title reports, surveys, easements, financial documents, letters of intent, contracts of sale, settlement documents, and commercial leases.3. Develop practical skills to prepare a file for a commercial real estate closing and assist in a commercial real estate closing.4. Introduce students to the Local State Department of Assessments and Taxation website.5. Introduce students to Local State real estate law concepts.

Studies the nature and law of real property, including rights and interests, forms of ownership, transfer of title, deeds, contracts of sale, leases, mortgages, deeds of trust, recording of documents, and common types of real estate transactions. EXAMPLE


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Course No.

Course Title

Credits / Units

Credit Type

Course Type


LAW 225

Domestic Relations

3.00 Sem LS 1. Acquire knowledge of the relevant law of domestic relations.2. Prepare pleadings, agreements, child support worksheets, and other documents related to domestic relations matters.3. Draft legal memorandum related to domestic relations matters.4. Identify the elements of a valid marriage.5. Draft a premarital agreement, separation agreement, divorce petition, and custody agreement.6. Identify domestic relations law issues in the news.

Studies the law regarding matters related to the family, including adoption, child support, custody, spousal support, guardianship, marital property, and the requirements for the formation and termination of a marriage.

LAW 305

Elderlaw 3.00 Sem LS 1. Examine the various areas of law that affect elderly clients.2. Increase awareness of services and benefits available to elderly clients.3. Identify ethical problems present in the representation of older clients.4. Draft documents relevant in an elderlaw practice.

Provides a practical approach to the legal functions inherent in an elderlaw practice. This course includes an overview of advanced health care directives, management of assets, passing assets upon death, federal gift and estate taxes, and long-term care financing. Instruction in the preparation of documents necessary to effectuate elderlaw plans, ethical considerations, and the role of other professionals in elderlaw planning will also be covered.

LAW 315

Advanced Estate Administratio n

3.00 Sem LS 1. Develop knowledge of federal estate and gift taxation.2. Draft probate documents.3. Prepare inheritance and estate tax returns.4. Gain knowledge in accounting and reporting practices in Local State.

Examines the administration of a complex decedent's estate. Includes the preparation of all probate documents, including inventory and accounts. Problems of evaluation and appraisal of assets, preparation of federal estate tax returns, and the study of Local State inheritance and estate taxation is also examined.

LAW 330

Advanced Business Organization s

3.00 Sem LS 1. Identify the structures of traditional business entities and the rationales for selecting a particular form of entity.2. Apply agency law principles to business entities.3. Discuss the nature and scope of limited liability with respect to traditional business entities.4. Prepare documents for the formation, management, alternation and termination of business entities.5. Develop skills necessary for the paralegal to assist attorneys in the business practice of law firms or in-house law departments of businesses, including document preparation and online research and retrieval of data and documentation.

Examines the essential documentation of business entity formation and operation including organizational documents, limited partnership agreements, articles of transfer, articles of dissolution, articles of merger, various tax elections, buy-sell agreements, and various types of minutes. Students will examine the fiduciary relationships both within various entities and their management's relationships with duties towards others, including investors, lenders, employees, and government entities.

LAW 335

Intellectual Property

3.00 Sem LS 1. Introduce students to the fundamental principles of intellectual property law.2. Promote effective oral and written communication as it pertains in intellectual property law through written assignments, discussions and presentations.3. Apply rules of law to hypothetical situations.4. Develop practical application skills in the areas of copyright, trademark, and patent database searches, and copyright and trademark registration applications.

Examines the legal principles and rules regarding the law of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Students will examine statutes and case law and apply the principles to hypothetical case scenarios. Emphasis is placed on the skills required of paralegals who work in this area, including preparing copyright and trademark registration applications. Use of computer technology in preparing applications, maintaining records, performing trademark and patent searches, is emphasized.

LAW 340

Litigation Practice

3.00 Sem LS 1. Participate in a simulated trial.2. Apply pertinent rules of evidence.3. Conduct an effective direct examination and cross-examination of a witness.4. Present an effective pending statement and closing argument.5. Demonstrate analytical ability to applying applicable rules, statutes and case law to a hypothetical factual situation.

Provides litigation practice through preparation for and participation in a mock trial. Students develop effective methods for analyzing and preparing cases for presentation at trial. Emphasizes essential skills in understanding and applying the rules of evidence, preparing exhibits for trial, and engaging in direct and cross-examinations, opening statements and closing arguments at trial.

LAW 345

Litigation Technologie s

3.00 Sem LS 1. Discuss the role of technology in the law office and in litigation.2. Identify the basics of hardware and software used in a law office.3. Present evidence in an electronic courtroom.4. Become proficient in the most commonly used software in law offices and litigation practice.5. Collect and disseminate discovery information in electronic form6. Convent discovery information to electronic format.

Studies the implementation and manipulation of litigation support computer systems that are utilized within the legal environment for the collection, organization, and management of documents Students will obtain hands-o experience in the use of the most prevalent litigation support software packages. EXAMPLE


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Course No.

Course Title

Credits / Units

Credit Type

Course Type


LAW 350

Employment Law

3.00 Sem LS 1. Identify, explain and analyze general principles of employment law.2. Examine and analyze employment law cases and internet articles on employment law principles.3. Draft an employment contract, applying principles of substantive and procedural employment law.4. Review case studies and apply principles of employment law.5. Examine current events in employment law by researching legal databases, locating recent State employment law cases, and sharing the cases with peers in classroom exercises.

Provides an overview of the law of the workplace. This course examines the employer-employee relationship and provides guidance within the environment of employment law. It also examines employment law as the crossroads of several legal disciplines: contract, tort and agency law, common, regulatory, and statutory law, as well as social, economic, and political policy.

LAW 410

Administrativ e Law

3.00 Sem LS 1. Examine Federal and state administrative law, terminology, procedure, and ethics.2. Discuss the expanding role of the paralegal in both formal and informal advocacy before administrative agencies.3. Research sources used in administrative law and procedure.

Examines administrative law and policy at the federal and state levels. This course emphasizes how the administrative process functions in theory and in practice from the perspective of the lawyer and the paralegal. This course also includes rule-making, both informal and formal; application at the administrative level; judicial review; Freedom of Information and Public Information Act; and Federal and Local State Administrative Procedure Acts.

LAW 420

Environment al Law

3.00 Sem LS 1. Demonstrate knowledge of environmental law and its impact on communities, economic development, and litigation.2. Conduct effective research on environmental law topics and present findings orally and in writing.3. Analyze contemporary problems of environmental policy as they relate to the changes in the world's climate and economy.4. Develop paralegal skills used in environmental law practice.

Studies the major environmental statutes and regulations affecting the operations of business and industry. Topics include water pollution control, air pollution control, PCBs, asbestos, hazardous waste, and other public health and safety regulations. Students will discuss the process developed by federal and state agencies for compliance with these regulations and the potential liabilities faced by employers and businesses.

LAW 450

Capstone 3.00 Sem LS 1. Assess the American legal system and the nature and function of law.2. Recollect fundamental areas of substantive law and examine their interrelationship and differentiation.3. Demonstrate the practical skills necessary to work in the field of law, such as analyzing judicial decisions, briefing cases, drafting legal documents, instruments, and memoranda.4. Articulate what a paralegal is and how the paralegal fits into the legal system.5. Discuss the regulation of legal professionals.6. Recognize the societal, legal, and professional structure in ethical problems.7. Build a professional portfolio.

Serves to employ a broad range of legal research, legal writing, analytical skills, oral communication skills, and substantive law skills. Students demonstrate mastery of substantive legal skills through completion of a project.

MATH XXX

Math Elective

4.00 Sem GE

MUS XXX

Non- Performing Music Elective

3.00 Sem GE

PHIL 115

Ethics 3.00 Sem GE

PHIL XXX

Philosophy Elective

3.00 Sem GE

POSCI 102

American Government

3.00 Sem GE

REL XXX

Religion Elective

3.00 Sem GE

SCIENC E XXX

Non-Lab Science Elective

3.00 Sem GE

SCIENC E XXXL

Lab Science Elective

4.00 Sem GE

SOCIAL SCIENC E XXX

Social Science Elective

3.00 Sem GE

List of courses offered in Alternative Delivery Format

Course # Method of Delivery

LAW 101-Introduction to Paralegal Studies Online

LAW 110-Torts Accelerated

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LAW 115-Estates and Trusts Online

LAW 120-Contract Law Blended/Hybrid

LAW 130-Business Organizations Compressed

LAW 222-Real Estate Transactions Compressed

LAW 335-Intellectual Property Blended/Hybrid

LAW 345-Litigation Technologies Accelerated

LAW 350-Employment Law Online

Online

Curriculum

D Exhibit III.2

Complete Exhibit III.2 showing all of the Legal Specialty and General Education courses for each program option listed below.

Program Option: AS - AS in Paralegal Studies

Course Details Course Designation Pre-Requisites or Co-requisites

GE-ENG 101-English Composition- 3.00

GE

GE-ENG 102-English Literature-3.00 GE ENG 101

GE-CM 101-Public Speaking-3.00 GE

GE-MATH XXX-Math Elective-4.00 GE

GE-PHIL 115-Ethics-3.00 GE ENG 101

GE-POSCI 102-American Government-3.00

GE ENG 101

GE-MUS XXX-Non-Performing Music Elective-3.00

GE

GE-ART XXX-Art Elective-3.00 GE

GE-SCIENCE XXXL-Lab Science Elective-4.00

GE

GE-HIST XXX-History Elective-3.00 GE ENG 101

LS-LAW 222-Real Estate Transactions-3.00

LS-E LAW 101

LS-LAW 225-Domestic Relations-3.00 LS-E LAW 101

LS-LAW 101-Introduction to Paralegal Studies-3.00

LS-R ENG 101

LS-LAW 110-Torts-3.00 LS-R LAW 101

LS-LAW 115-Estates and Trusts-3.00 LS-R LAW 101

LS-LAW 120-Contract Law-3.00 LS-R LAW 101

LS-LAW 125-Legal Research & Writing I-3.00

LS-R LAW 101

LS-LAW 130-Business Organizations- 3.00

LS-R LAW 101

LS-LAW 205-Legal Research & Writing II-3.00

LS-R LAW 125

LS-LAW 210-Civil Litigation & Pleading-3.00

LS-R LAW 101

LS-LAW 220-Internship-3.00 LS-R Completion of 18 credits of legal specialty coursework

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Program Option: BS - BS in Paralegal Studies


GE-ENG 101-English Composition- 3.00

GE

GE-ENG 102-English Literature-3.00 GE ENG 101

GE-CM 101-Public Speaking-3.00 GE

GE-EC 101-Macroeconomics-3.00 GE

GE-PHIL 115-Ethics-3.00 GE ENG 101

GE-POSCI 102-American Government-3.00

GE ENG 101

GE-MUS XXX-Non-Performing Music Elective-3.00

GE

GE-ART XXX-Art Elective-3.00 GE

GE-MATH XXX-Math Elective-4.00 GE

GE-SCIENCE XXX-Non-Lab Science Elective-3.00

GE

GE-SCIENCE XXXL-Lab Science Elective-4.00

GE

GE-ENG XXX-Literature Elective-3.00 GE ENG 102

GE-HIST XXX-History Elective-3.00 GE ENG 101

GE-PHIL XXX-Philosophy Elective- 3.00

GE ENG 101

GE-REL XXX-Religion Elective-3.00 GE ENG 101

GE-SOCIAL SCIENCE XXX-Social Science Elective-3.00

GE


LS-E LAW 101


LS-LAW 305-Elderlaw-3.00 LS-E LAW 115; LAW 205

LS-LAW 315-Advanced Estate Administration-3.00

LS-E LAW 115; LAW 205

LS-LAW 330-Advanced Business Organizations-3.00


LS-LAW 335-Intellectual Property-3.00 LS-E LAW 130; LAW 205

LS-LAW 340-Litigation Practice-3.00 LS-E LAW 205; LAW 210

LS-LAW 345-Litigation Technologies- 3.00


LS-LAW 350-Employment Law-3.00 LS-E LAW 120; LAW 205

LS-LAW 410-Administrative Law-3.00 LS-E LAW 205

LS-LAW 420-Environmental Law-3.00 LS-E LAW 205

LS-LAW 450-Capstone-3.00 LS-R Senior Status


LS-R ENG 101


LS-LAW 115-Estates and Trusts-3.00 LS-R LAW 101



LS-R LAW 101

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LS-R LAW 101


LS-R LAW 125


LS-R LAW 101

LS-LAW 220-Internship-3.00 LS-R Completion of 18 credits of legal specialty coursework

Program Option: PBC - PBC in Paralegal Studies


LS-LAW 115-Estates and Trusts-3.00 LS-E LAW 101


LS-E LAW 101


LS-E LAW 101

LS-LAW 220-Internship-3.00 LS-E Completion of 18 credits of legal specialty coursework


LS-E LAW 101


LS-LAW 305-Elderlaw-3.00 LS-E LAW 115; LAW 205

LS-LAW 315-Advanced Estate Administration-3.00


LS-LAW 330-Advanced Business Organizations-3.00


LS-LAW 335-Intellectual Property-3.00 LS-E LAW 130; LAW 205

LS-LAW 340-Litigation Practice-3.00 LS-E LAW 205; LAW 210

LS-LAW 345-Litigation Technologies- 3.00


LS-LAW 350-Employment Law-3.00 LS-E LAW 120; LAW 205

LS-LAW 410-Administrative Law-3.00 LS-E LAW 205

LS-LAW 420-Environmental Law-3.00 LS-E LAW 205

LS-LAW 450-Capstone-3.00 LS-R Senior Statis


LS-R LAW 125



LS-R LAW 101


LS-R ENG 101


Summary

LS-R, LS-E, GE, and Total Credits/Units automatically calculated from entries in Exhibit III.2

Program Option LSR Credits/Units

LSE Credits/Units

GE Credits/Units

Total Credits/Units

BS - BS in Paralegal Studies

30.00 33.00 50.00 113.00

AS - AS in Paralegal Studies

27.00 6.00 32.00 65.00

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PBC - PBC in Paralegal Studies

18.00 45.00 0.00 63.00

Total Credits Required to Complete Option

Enter the number of LS-R, LS-E, GE, OPR (Other Program Requirements) and Total Credits/Units required to complete each program option.

Program Option LSR Credits/Units

LSE Credits/Units

GE Credits/Units

OPR Credits/Units

Total Credits/Units

BS - BS in Paralegal Studies

30.00 27.00 47.00 18.00 122.00

AS - AS in Paralegal Studies

27.00 3.00 29.00 3.00 62.00

PBC - PBC in Paralegal Studies

18.00 15.00 0.00 0.00 33.00

Sequencing Plan

E Does the program have a rational sequencing plan where students ordinarily take appropriate general education

courses prior to taking legal specialty courses, other than an introductory paralegal course and a plan to ensure that students follow a rational sequencing plan for legal specialty courses (G-302.E.5 and G-302.I.2)?

YES

F General Education Requirements:

F 1 How do students fulfill the Guideline requirements for General Education (G-302.E)?

Program Option : AS - AS in Paralegal Studies Number Of GE Credits:29.00

Students complete a minimum of 29 general credits in the following disciplines:

English, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Science, Mathematics, Speech, and Humanities.

Program Option : BS - BS in Paralegal Studies Number Of GE Credits:47.00

Students complete a minimum of 41 general credits in the following disciplines:

English, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Science, Mathematics, Speech, and Humanities.

Program Option : PBC - PBC in Paralegal Studies Number Of GE Credits:0.00

Students must have a bachelor's degree to be admitted to the certificate option. Therefore, the general education and total units are presumed to have been satisfied.

F 2 What courses are used to determine whether students demonstrate writing proficiency at the college level? If specific courses addressing writing proficiency are not required, what methods are used to determine whether students demonstrate writing proficiency? (G-302.E.3)

All students in the AS and BS degree options are required to complete ENG 101 (English Composition) and ENG 102 (English Literature) which has a significant writing component.

Students in the certificate option must have a bachelor's degree to be admitted. Therefore, the writing proficiency requirement is presumed to have been satisfied.

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F 3 What courses are used to ensure that students demonstrate competence in oral communication? If specific courses addressing competence in oral communication are not required, what methods are used to ensure that students demonstrate competence in oral communication? (G-302.E.4)

All students in the AS and BS degree options are required to complete CM 101 (Public Speaking).

Students in the certificate option must have a bachelor's degree to be admitted. Therefore, the competency in oral communication is presumed to have been satisfied.

All students further develop competency in oral communication through oral presentation assignments in their legal specialty courses.

F 4 If credit is given by examination or through other means for general education courses, what methods are used to

determine whether credit should be granted? (G-302.E.6)

Qualified students are permitted to earn general education credits through credit for prior learning. In order to earn this credit, students must demonstrate that, from significant experiences in their lives, they have acquired knowledge and/or skills and abilities that are the equivalent to learning acquired from a college course. This learning (called Prior Experiential Learning) can be the result of a variety of life experiences: employment, volunteer work, community service, travel, military service, or courses at non-collegiate institutions.

Credit is granted for learning, not experience, and will be earned only when the student has successfully demonstrated that the learning acquired is the equivalent of that gained through courses traditionally taught in colleges, that it is at a level of achievement equal to what is normally required in college courses, and that it consists of current knowledge that shows both theoretical understanding and practical application of the subject area. Students can pursue Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) through the following:

Departmental Challenge Exams: The content of departmental examinations is determined by the academic division chair. Students must qualify to take exams by demonstrating that they have substantial experience and expertise in the subject area.

Portfolio Presentations: The portfolio process provides students with a vehicle for converting into college credit college-level learning that has been achieved through verifiable professional work experiences and other life experiences. Through the portfolio, students systematically demonstrate and document college-level learning equal to specific courses within the college's academic disciplines.

Students can also earn general education credits through CLEP Examinations. CLEP, a program of the College Entrance Examination Board, is a nationwide system of credit-by- examination. The college grants credit to students earning designated passing scores on CLEP exams that are the equivalent of courses offered by the college.

F 5 If general education credit is accepted in transfer, what policies govern the acceptance of transfer of general education credits completed at other institutions? (G-302.E.6)

Students desiring to transfer from another college must submit official transcripts of all previous college courses. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" or better at other regionally accredited institutions will be accepted in transfer. The transferability of credits from an institution that is not accredited by a regional accreditation agency may be considered upon receipt of documentation that demonstrates equivalency regarding course information and learning outcomes. It is the student's responsibility to provide this documentation.

All transferable courses must be comparable to courses offered at American Bar State University. Regardless of the number of transfer credits accepted, students must still complete the academic program requirements as shown in the catalog. Transfer applicants should have left the sending institution in good standing. Grades and grade point averages earned at another institution do not transfer. The credits apply toward graduation, but the grade points are not used in calculating the academic average required for graduation.

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G What courses are used to ensure that students have technology skills (other than electronic legal research skills) that are appropriate for employment as a paralegal? If specific courses addressing technology skills are not required, what methods are used to ensure that students demonstrate competence in technology? (G-302.G)

Based upon information obtained from employer surveys, interviews and focus groups, the program determined the technology skills and software packages that are appropriate for the legal community served by the program. The basic technology skills have been incorporated into IS 201, Microsoft Office Applications. The software packages used in the legal community have been incorporated into the appropriate legal specialty courses. The AS and BS students are required to take IS 201. The BS students take an additional course, IS 202 -- Advanced Microsoft Office Applications, where they build on the basis skills. Certificate students must either have taken a course comparable to IS 201 in their previous degree, take IS 201 at American Bar University as a condition of admission, or pass a competency exam prior to being admitted to the certificate option.

Exemptions

H Exhibit III.3

Has the program admitted and graduated students who have not met the general education or total unit requirement of G-302.D?

NO

Legal Speciality Course Offering

I 1 Complete the chart provided as Exhibit III.4, showing the legal specialty courses offered for each of the past four years, or for each year since students were first admitted to the program, whichever is later. (G-302.I).Please note that access to sections on legal specialty courses offered in alternative delivery format (s) is limited to only those programs reporting courses in an alternative delivery format.

Year: 08/21 - 07/22

Quarter/Semester Course # of Credits/Units Faculty # of Students Enrolled

Location Method of Delivery

Fall LAW 101-Introduction to Paralegal Studies

3.00 Margaret L Smith 15 Main Campus Traditional


3.00 Margaret L Smith 16 Branch Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 110-Torts 3.00 Melanie R Howell 14 Main Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 110-Torts 3.00 Melanie R Howell 16 Branch Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 115-Estates and Trusts

3.00 Richard H Levine 18 Main Campus Online

Fall LAW 120-Contract Law

3.00 John T Turner 15 Main Campus Traditional


3.00 John T Turner 14 Branch Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 125-Legal Research & Writing I




Fall LAW 205-Legal Research & Writing II

3.00 Steven W Johnson

14 Main Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 210-Civil Litigation & Pleading

3.00 Melanie R Howell 14 Main Campus Traditional


3.00 Melanie R Howell 16 Branch Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 220-Internship 3.00 Patricia M Davis 18 Main Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 222-Real Estate Transactions



Fall LAW 225-Domestic Relations



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Fall LAW 340-Litigation Practice

3.00 Susan T Cooper 15 Main Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 350- Employment Law

3.00 Samuel L Cook 12 Branch Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 410- Administrative Law

3.00 George I Joseph 16 Main Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 450-Capstone 3.00 Steven W Johnson

15 Branch Campus Traditional

Spring LAW 101-Introduction to Paralegal Studies

3.00 Margaret L Smith 17 Main Campus Online



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Spring LAW 110-Torts 3.00 Mary R Peirce 15 Branch Campus Accelerated

Spring LAW 115-Estates and Trusts




3.00 Cynthia McDonald 16 Main Campus Online

Spring LAW 125-Legal Research & Writing I


Spring LAW 130-Business Organizations




Spring LAW 205-Legal Research & Writing II




Spring LAW 210-Civil Litigation & Pleading


Spring LAW 220-Internship 3.00 Patricia M Davis 18 Branch Campus Traditional

Spring LAW 222-Real Estate Transactions


14 Main Campus Compressed

Spring LAW 225-Domestic Relations

3.00 Judith N Frank 15 Branch Campus Traditional

Spring LAW 315-Advanced Estate Administration

3.00 Susan Schmidt 14 Branch Campus Traditional

Spring LAW 330-Advanced Business Organizations

3.00 Cynthia Gaylord 15 Branch Campus Traditional

Spring LAW 345-Litigation Technologies

3.00 Jonathan R Schaefer

11 Branch Campus Accelerated

Spring LAW 410- Administrative Law

3.00 Thomas R Mann 12 Main Campus Traditional

Spring LAW 450-Capstone 3.00 Steven W Johnson




Summer LAW 110-Torts 3.00 Kimberly Dugan 13 Main Campus Accelerated

Summer LAW 210-Civil Litigation & Pleading


Summer LAW 101-Introduction to Paralegal Studies


Summer LAW 335-Intellectual Property

3.00 Cynthia Gaylord 16 Main Campus Blended/Hybrid

Summer LAW 420- Environmental Law

3.00 Anthony Greene 14 Main Campus Traditional

Year: 08/22 - 07/23










3.00 Richard H Levine 16 Main Campus Traditional




3.00 John T Turner 14 Branch Campus Blended/Hybrid

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Fall LAW 305-Elderlaw 3.00 Barbara C Smith 15 Main Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 335-Intellectual Property

3.00 Susan T Cooper 18 Branch Campus Blended/Hybrid


3.00 Steven Roberts 14 Main Campus Traditional


3.00 Pamela C Murry 13 Main Campus Online

Fall LAW 410- Administrative Law






Spring LAW 110-Torts 3.00 Mary R Peirce 15 Branch Campus Accelerated





3.00 Cynthia McDonald 16 Branch Campus Traditional













Spring LAW 220-Internship 3.00 Patricia M Davis 16 Main Campus Traditional








3.00 Richard H Levine 14 Main Campus Traditional




3.00 Steven Roberts 14 Branch Campus Accelerated


3.00 Thomas R Mann 14 Branch Campus Traditional



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Spring LAW 450-Capstone 3.00 Susan Schmidt 14 Branch Campus Traditional



Summer LAW 120-Contract Law

3.00 John T Turner 14 Main Campus Blended/Hybrid



Summer LAW 305-Elderlaw 3.00 Steven W Johnson


Summer LAW 350- Employment Law

3.00 Samuel L Cook 15 Main Campus Online

Year: 08/23 - 07/24














3.00 John T Turner 16 Branch Campus Blended/Hybrid















Fall LAW 305-Elderlaw 3.00 Steven W Johnson


Fall LAW 305-Elderlaw 3.00 Barbara C Smith 17 Branch Campus Traditional


3.00 Susan T Cooper 15 Branch Campus Traditional


3.00 Samuel L Cook 15 Branch Campus Traditional


3.00 Pamela C Murry 12 Main Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 420- Environmental Law






Spring LAW 110-Torts 3.00 Melanie R Howell 14 Main Campus Accelerated



Spring LAW 120-Contract Law



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3.00 Jonathan R Schaefer



3.00 Melanie R Howell 14 Main Campus Compressed


3.00 Melanie R Howell 12 Branch Campus Compressed







Spring LAW 220-Internship 3.00 Patricia M Davis 18 Main Campus Traditional



14 Main Campus Compressed







3.00 Anthony Greene 14 Branch Campus Traditional


3.00 Steven Roberts 17 Branch Campus Accelerated


3.00 Thomas R Mann 15 Branch Campus Traditional

Spring LAW 450-Capstone 3.00 Susan Schmidt 14 Main Campus Traditional





Summer LAW 110-Torts 3.00 Kimberly Dugan 12 Main Campus Accelerated


3.00 Pamela C Murry 15 Main Campus Traditional

Summer LAW 315-Advanced Estate Administration


Summer LAW 345-Litigation Technologies

3.00 Steven Roberts 12 Main Campus Accelerated

Year: 08/24 - 04/25






















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Fall LAW 330-Advanced Business Organizations



3.00 Susan T Cooper 17 Branch Campus Blended/Hybrid


3.00 Samuel L Cook 15 Main Campus Traditional


3.00 Pamela C Murry 11 Main Campus Online

Fall LAW 420- Environmental Law

3.00 George I Joseph 16 Branch Campus Traditional

Fall LAW 450-Capstone 3.00 Susan Schmidt 15 Main Campus Traditional

2 Does the program offer legal specialty courses through a synchronous interactive video system which is used as traditional classroom instruction?

NO

Traditional Courses

J Exhibit III.5

For each legal specialty course listed in Exhibit III.4, complete the Course Information Sheet provided as Exhibit III.5. (G-302.I)

Course Practical Assignments that Develop Paralegal Competencies

In Class Instruction Hours

LAW 101-Introduction to Paralegal Studies

Factual investigation - State Association of Paralegals; Factual investigation - State area career opportunities; Legal research and application using the ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services; Legal research and application using the State Lawyers' Rules of Professional Conduct and Attorney Trust Accounts; Draft office memorandum; Draft legal correspondence; Trial court observation

37.50

LAW 110-Torts Brief tort cases; Critical thinking and ethical applications; Legal research on shopkeeper's privilege, contributory negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress using State law; Analyze ethical responsibilities and the duty of confidentiality in tort cases; Negotiate settlement of an assigned tort dispute and draft settlement agreement

37.50

LAW 115-Estates and Trusts Prepare written response to Estate Planning Questionnaire; Draft will; Complete petition of probate; Complete inventory and administration account

37.50

LAW 120-Contract Law Perform internet research; Contract drafting assignments; Brief cases

37.50

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LAW 125-Legal Research & Writing I Legal research exercises; Case briefing; Draft a legal memorandum; Perform Westlaw exercises; Conduct research using interest resources; Draft opinion letter; Complete Bluebook exercises

37.50

LAW 130-Business Organizations Draft corporate documents; Complete semester-long project and present assignments to the class

37.50

LAW 205-Legal Research & Writing II Draft a legal memorandum; Draft a legal brief; Complete citation exercises; Draft a complex opinion letter; Analyze statutes

37.50

LAW 210-Civil Litigation & Pleading Apply State Civil Rules of Procedure to hypothetical situations; Conduct a mock interview; Conduct a mock deposition; Extract deposition transcripts; Draft a complaint and answer; Draft discovery requests; Draft a motion to dismiss; Draft a memorandum in support of summary judgment

37.50

LAW 220-Internship Draft resume, cover letter, and list of professional references; Draft legal ethics memorandum; Conduct mock interview; Complete timekeeping software exercises; Work a minimum of 135 hours as a paralegal

0.00

LAW 222-Real Estate Transactions Diagram forms of ownership; Prepare real estate purchase and sale agreement; Prepare closing documents; Conduct searches through the State Department of Assessments and Taxation website; Prepare a commercial lease

37.50

LAW 225-Domestic Relations Draft legal memoranda; Prepare child support worksheets; Draft a divorce petition; Research family law issues, Draft separation, custody, premarital and other family law agreements

37.50

LAW 305-Elderlaw Research issues on elderlaw; Draft health care advance directive; Draft power of attorney; Draft guardianship petition

37.50

LAW 315-Advanced Estate Administration

Prepare all probate documents from opening to closing an estate; Prepare federal gift tax return; Prepare federal and state estate tax returns

37.50

LAW 330-Advanced Business Organizations

Draft a partnership agreement; Prepare corporate formation document; Conduct research using State law.

37.50

LAW 335-Intellectual Property Research assignments using the Copyright Office database and the databases of the US Patent and Trademark Office; Prepare a copyrightable work and present it to the class; Prepare a copyright registration application for the work created; Develop a trademark; Prepare an online trademark registration application for the trademark developed.

37.50

LAW 340-Litigation Practice Research rules of evidence, Prepare and organize exhibits for trial; Draft direct and cross examinations; Analyze rules of evidence and apply them to hypothetical situations

37.50

LAW 350-Employment Law Brief cases; Analyze hypothetical case studies; Draft an employment agreement; Prepare and deliver oral presentation on an employment law- related topic

37.50

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LAW 410-Administrative Law Research proposed rules of federal and state agencies online and identify a proposed rule of interest; Draft a comment intended to influence the final content of the rule under consideration; Research important cases in State administrative law

37.50

LAW 420-Environmental Law Research and brief cases; Synthesize case law and draft argumentative paper on environmental law topics; Oral presentations on environmental legal argument

37.50

LAW 450-Capstone Research and draft legal memoranda; prepare legal documents related to a specific area of the law

37.50

Online Courses

K For each course offered in an online format, provide as Exhibit III.6 a list of practical assignments that develop paralegal competencies, the total number of hours devoted to structured instructional activities, and of the total number of hours devoted to structured instructional activities the approximate number of hours devoted to student- to-student interaction.

Course # Practical Assignments that Develop Paralegal Competencies

Online SIA Hours Of Total Online SIA Hours, the approximate number of hours devoted to Student to Student Interaction

LAW 101-Introduction to Paralegal Studies

Legal research project; Client letter, Courtroom summary and analysis; Legal memorandum, Ethical application assignments

37.50 12.00

LAW 115-Estates and Trusts

Draft will; Prepare petition and information report; Prepare estate inventory; Prepare creditor spreadsheet; Prepare first and final administration report

39.00 11.00

LAW 350-Employment Law

Research assignments, Case briefs; Research and analyze articles and websites; Case studies, Prepare employment contract

37.50 12.50

Blend / Hybrid Courses

L For each course offered in a blended/hybrid format, provide as Exhibit III.7 a list of practical assignments that develop paralegal competencies, the total number of hours devoted to in-class instruction, the total number of hours devoted to structured instructional activities, and the total number of hours.

Course Details# Practical Assignments that Develop Paralegal Competencies

Hours In- Class Inst

Online SIA Hours

Total

LAW 120-Contract Law Case briefs; Contract negotiations; Contract drafting assignments

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LAW 335-Intellectual Research assignments 25.00 12.50 37.50 Property using the Copyright Office

database and the

databases of the US

Patent and Trademark

Office; Prepare a

copyrightable work and

present it to the class;

Prepare a copyright

registration application for

the work created;

Develop a trademark;

Prepare an online

trademark registration

application for the

trademark developed.

Accelerated Courses

M Exhibit III.8 For each course offered in an accelerated format, provide as Exhibit III.8 a list of practical assignments that develop paralegal competencies, the total number of hours devoted to in-class instruction, the total number of hours devoted to out-of-class instruction, and the total number of hours.


Student In- Class Instruction Hours

Student Out- Of-Class Instruction Hours

Total

LAW 110-Torts Brief tort cases; Critical thinking and ethical applications; Legal research on shopkeeper's privilege, contributory negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress using State law; Analyze ethical responsibilities and the duty of confidentiality in tort cases; Negotiate settlement of an assigned tort dispute and draft settlement agreement.

25.00 12.50 37.50

LAW 345-Litigation Technologies

Engage in hands-on use of equipment in mock trial courtroom; Complete exercises using litigation software; Create a case map file; Create a timeline file; Create Powerpoint presentation; Create a final project using litigation software

25.00 12.50 37.50

Compressed Courses

N Exhibit III.9 For each course offered in a compressed format, provide as Exhibit III.9 a list of practical assignments that develop paralegal competencies and the total number of hours devoted to in-class instruction.

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In-Class Instruction Hours

LAW 130-Business Organizations Draft corporate documents; Complete semester-long project and present assignments to the class

37.50

LAW 222-Real Estate Transactions Diagram forms of ownership; Prepare real estate purchase and sale agreement; Prepare closing documents; Conduct searches through the State Department of Assessments and Taxation website; Prepare a commercial lease

37.50

Compressed Course Schedules

O 1 Provide the schedules of classes for each course offered in a compressed format.

Course # # of Weeks Day(s) Classes Meet Actual Time (i.e. 9 am to 11 am) of Class Session

LAW 130-Business Organizations

8 Tuesday/Thursday 6 pm to 9 pm

LAW 222-Real Estate Transactions

8 Tuesday/Thursday 6 pm to 9 pm

2 Explain how the schedules for the compressed courses allow time for students to reflect, read, study, and complete assignments.

The 8-week schedule allows sufficient time for students to reflect, read, study, and complete assignments.

Internship & Additional Curriculum Information

P Does the paralegal program include an internship or other field experience as a legal specialty course?

YES

If yes, provide the following information:

P 1 the systematic plan for developing, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating internships or other field experiences;

The program director is very active in the local legal community and has been able to develop relationships with many internship sponsors in a variety of settings over the years. The advisory committee plays an important role in continuing to identify new internship sponsors. As a result, the program director has an extensive inventory of available sites.

The program director meets with each student the semester prior to the semester in which the student will take the internship course. During these meetings, the program director discusses with the students the areas of law they are interested in and the type of settings which interests them. Students must prepare a statement of what they would like to experience in an internship. In addition, students must meet with a representative of the Career Services office to develop a resume and attend seminars on job search and interviewing skills. Based upon this information, the program director matches the students with an appropriate internship site.

During the internship, students are continually monitored by the internship supervisor and a faculty member. Students must submit detailed weekly logs to the and must meet with the faculty member once a month. The faculty member and internship supervisors communicate at least once a month by phone or email. The faculty member visits the internship site at least once during the students' internship. Finally, the students and the internship sponsors are made aware that they must

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P 2 the number of hours on the job needed to earn credit;

Students must complete a minimum of 135 hours of work experience.

P 3 how the program ensures that students and sponsors understand expectations;

Expectations are explained to students at the preliminary meeting held the semester prior to the internship and are reinforced at the required monthly meetings held during the internship. Internship sponsors receive a detailed information packet setting forth what is expected. The faculty member regularly communicates with the internship supervisors when students are onsite during which time any questions or issues that may arise regarding expectations are addressed.

P 4 how the student, sponsors, and program faculty communicate during the course of the internship or other field experience;

Students, sponsors, faculty and the program director regularly communicate with each other during the course of the internship through email, telephone, meetings, and site visits.

P 5 how the program ensures that the work emphasizes paralegal skills and competencies;

The detailed information packets received by the internship sponsors includes a section on the type of work that is expected to be provided during the internship experience. The faculty member monitors the weekly logs to ensure paralegal skills and competencies are emphasized. During the required monthly meetings with the students, the faculty member discusses with the students the types of work assignments they are given by the internship sponsor. In addition, during the site visits, the faculty member personally observes the work being performed by the students.

P 6 how the program ensures that the students interact with supervisor(s) and co-worker(s) on a regular basis. (G- 302.I.1.d)

The detailed information packets received by the internship sponsors includes a section on student interaction with supervisors and co-workers that is expected on occur on a regular basis. Students are required to include information on interaction with supervisors and co- workers in their weekly logs, which are reviewed by the faculty member. During the required monthly meetings with the students, the faculty member discusses with the students the types of supervisor and co-worker interaction occurring on site. In addition, during the site visits, the faculty member personally observes the interaction taking place with the students.

Q 1 Which course or courses provide instruction in ethics and professional responsibility?

Introduction to Paralegal Studies (Law 101) includes five units on ethics and professional responsibility. In addition, faculty are required to include discussions of ethical considerations in all legal specialty courses.

Q 2 Approximately how many hours in each program option are devoted to teaching this subject? (G-302.I.3)

The five units in Law 101, Introduction to Paralegal Studies, includes 12.5 hours of instruction in ethics and professional responsibility. The other legal specialty courses include 1.5 hours per course in ethics and professional responsibility.

Students in the BS option receive a total of 39.5 hours of instruction; the AS students receive a total of 26 hours of instruction; and the certificate students receive 27.5 hours of instruction in ethics and professional responsibility.

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R 1 Which course or courses provide instruction in legal research?

Students are first introduced to legal research in Law 101, Introduction to Paralegal Studies. In addition, instruction in legal research is provided in Law 125, Legal Research and Writing I, and continues in Law 205, Legal Research and Writing II.

R 2 Which course or courses provide instruction in electronic research?

Students are first introduced to electronic legal research in Law 125, Legal Research and Writing I. Instruction in electronic legal research is continued in Law 205, Legal Research and Writing II.

R 3 Approximately how many hours in each program option are devoted to teaching legal research? (G-302.I.4, G-601.J - K)

Students in the BS, AS, and certificate options are required to take Law 101, Introduction to Paralegal Studies; Law 125, Legal Research and Writing I; and Law 205, Legal Research and Writing II. In Law 101 includes 5 hours of instruction in legal research. Law 125 includes 18 hours of instruction in legal research and Law 205 includes 15 hours of instruction in legal research. Therefore, students in each program option receive 38 hours of instruction in legal research.

S Does the program cross-list any legal specialty course with other programs or majors offered by the institution?

If yes, list and explain. (G-302 and G-503)

The program does not cross-list any legal specialty courses with other programs or majors offered by the institution.

T 1 State what policies govern the acceptance of transfer of legal specialty credits completed at other institutions?

The program will accept in transfer legal specialty courses from a regionally accredited institution which are equivalent to the course taught at American Bar University. All courses accepted in transfer must be approved by the program director.

T 2 State the criteria for accepting courses in transfer and the procedures used to protect the academic quality and integrity of the program.

All courses accepted in transfer must be from a regionally accredited institution. and must be equivalent to the course taught at American Bar University. All courses accepted in transfer must be approved by the program director. In approving courses for transfer, the program director determines if the courses for which transfer credit is being requested is equivalent to a course taught at American Bar University. The student seeking the transfer credit is required to provide a course description and, if necessary, a course syllabus, in order for the program director to make a determination as to whether or not the course is equivalent, whether the course can be classified as legal specialty, and whether the course objectives and practical skills to be developed are equivalent; and whether the course meetings the needs of the local legal community.

T 3 State the limits on the number of legal specialty courses that may be accepted in transfer.

The program will accept in transfer a maximum of 12 credits of legal specialty courses for the BS option and a maximum of 6 credits of legal specialty courses for the AS and certificate options.

T 4 State where these policies and procedures are published.

The policies and procedure for transfer of legal specialty coursework are published in the program's brochure, in the University's catalog, and on the program's website.

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T 5 State how the procedures described ensure that the program is providing at least ten semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through traditional classroom instruction as provided in G-302.J. (G-302.J.3)

The program ensures that the program offers, and the students take, at least ten semester credits of legal specialty courses through the limits imposed on the number of credits accepted in transfer and the tracking that takes place during registration.

For the AS degree option, students are required to complete 30 legal specialty credits. Students can transfer in a maximum of 6 legal specialty credits. Therefore, students must complete a minimum of 24 legal specialty credits at American Bar University. The number of legal specialty credits completed through traditional classroom instruction is tracked in the registration system. During registration, the program director closely monitors the number of credits completed through traditional classroom instruction. A student is not permitted to enroll in an alternative delivery course if doing so would result in the student completing fewer than ten semester credits of legal specialty courses through traditional classroom instruction.


For the certificate option, students are required to complete 33 legal specialty credits. Students can transfer in a maximum of 6 legal specialty credits. Therefore, students must complete a minimum of 27 legal specialty credits at American Bar University. The number of legal specialty credits completed through traditional classroom instruction is tracked in the registration system. During registration, the program director closely monitors the number of credits completed through traditional classroom instruction. A student is not permitted to enroll in an alternative delivery course if doing so would result in the student completing fewer than ten semester credits of legal specialty courses through traditional classroom instruction.

For the BS degree option, students are required to complete 57 legal specialty credits. Students can transfer in a maximum of 12 legal specialty credits. Therefore, students must complete a minimum of 45 legal specialty credits at American Bar University. The number of legal specialty credits completed through traditional classroom instruction is tracked in the registration system. During registration, the program director closely monitors the number of credits completed through traditional classroom instruction. A student is not permitted to enroll in an alternative delivery course if doing so would result in the student completing fewer than ten semester credits of legal specialty courses through traditional classroom instruction.

U 1 What policies govern the award of legal specialty credit by course challenge, examination or portfolio?

The program does not award legal specialty credit by course challenge, examination or portfolio.

U 2 What are the procedures used to protect the academic quality and integrity of the program?

Not applicable.

U 3 State the limits on the number of legal specialty credits that may be earned through such means.

Not applicable.

U 4 State the procedures for evaluating and approving the award of such credit.

Not applicable.

U 5 State where these policies and procedures are written. (G-302.I.7)

Not applicable.

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Alternative Delivery Information

V 1 Explain how the program ensures that students take at least ten semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through traditional classroom instruction or the equivalent as defined in G-302.J.3

The program ensures that the program offers, and the students take, at least ten semester credits of legal specialty courses through the limits imposed on the number of credits accepted in transfer and the tracking that takes place during registration.



For the certificate option, students are required to complete 33 legal specialty credits. Students can transfer in a maximum of 6 legal specialty credits. Therefore, students must complete a minimum of 27 legal specialty credits at American Bar University. The number of legal specialty credits completed through traditional classroom instruction is tracked in the registration system. During registration, the program director closely monitors the number of credits completed through traditional classroom instruction. A student is not permitted to enroll in an alternative delivery course if doing so would result in the student completing fewer than ten semester credits of legal specialty courses through traditional classroom instruction.

For the BS degree option, students are required to complete 57 legal specialty credits. Students can transfer in a maximum of 12 legal specialty credits. Therefore, students must complete a minimum of 45 legal specialty credits at American Bar University. The number of legal specialty credits completed through traditional classroom instruction is tracked in the registration system. During registration, the program director closely monitors the number of credits completed through traditional classroom instruction. A student is not permitted to enroll in an alternative delivery course if doing so would result in the student completing fewer than ten semester credits of legal specialty courses through traditional classroom instruction.

V 2 Explain how courses were selected for delivery in the alternative format and how the courses were developed.

Courses are selected for alternative delivery based upon an analysis of the needs of the students and the content to be delivered. Once legal specialty courses are selected for alternative delivery, a qualified content expert is selected to develop the class. The content expert is assigned to work with an instructional designer who is trained in online best practices, education theory and instructional design techniques used in the development of alternative course delivery modalities. The instructional designer and content expert meet to discuss the course design and the requirements for instructor/student and student/student interactivity. The instructional designer works closely with the content expert to assure that the course developer learns about principles of good practice in online courses and the use of BlackBoard, the University's learning management system.

Course description and course outcomes are aligned with those of the traditional course. These course outcomes are also aligned with the paralegal program outcomes. The content expert begins by working with the instructional designer to prepare a course syllabus and schedule, assuring that all course outcomes are met by the practical assignments, other activities and course assessments. The syllabus and schedule are reviewed by the program director and the Associate Dean responsible for distance learning. Once the outline is approved, modules are designed by the content expert. These are reviewed to assure compliance with University and ABA guidelines. The content experts work closely with the instructional designer to incorporate opportunities for interactivity and to help assure that course content is consistent with the course level. A final step in the process is to develop a course map that details the relationship between the program outlines, the course outlines, and the practical assignments, activities and assessments within the course. Upon successful review, the course is ready to be taught and evaluated. Changes based on this first teaching and subsequent course evaluations are made as necessary to assure that course outcomes are met.

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V 3 Provide information on how students are screened to assess their ability to succeed in the alternative format or otherwise trained or prepared to succeed in taking course work in this format.

Students who wish to enroll in the online or hybrid courses must attend an orientation either in person or online and are required to enroll in and successfully complete a mini course that explains how to take a course with online components. A Student Support Coordinator for students helps with many issues, including questions about using the BlackBoard platform. Some workshops on topics such as using technology or improving writing are offered to the students each year and tutorials are posted on the website.

V 4 Provide information on the training and support for the development and instruction of courses delivered in the alternative format.

The alternative delivery courses are developed and overseen by faculty specifically selected for their subject matter expertise as well as their ability to teach in the online environment. Faculty are required to participate in an online faculty development course that includes developing course management techniques, using grading rubrics, avoiding and recognizing plagiarism and cheating, among other topics. Only faculty who successfully complete these activities are selected to teach and develop distance education courses.

All faculty have access to the training opportunities routinely provided by the instructional design staff of the University. The schedule for faculty professional development includes training in the use of available technologies for enhancing online and face- to-face instruction and use of BlackBoard at both a beginner and advanced level. Individual appointments with instructional design staff are also encouraged.

The University offers professional development seminars for faculty related to the best practices for teaching online students and how to improve teaching effectiveness in an online environment. Workshop topics have included the following: (1) Introduction to BlackBoard; (2) Advanced BlackBoard Training; (3) Use of the Grade Center; (4) Facilitating Discussion Boards; (5) How Interaction Aids Learning; (6) Developing Accelerated Online Courses; (7) Best Practices in Accelerating Courses; (8) Available Technologies to Facilitate Online Learning; (9) Teaching a Course You Did Not Develop; and (10) Working with Master Courses. Each workshop is evaluated. Based upon the evaluations the workshops have been improved over time.

V 5 Exhibit III.10 Provide information on the assessment that is conducted to determine the effectiveness of the alternative format and attach as Exhibit III.10 a summary of the results of such assessment.

Courses are routinely monitored by the Associate Deans to ensure that best online teaching practices are being maintained by faculty including (1) frequent faculty-to-student and student-to- student interaction; (2) prompt feedback; (3) clear expectations for completing assignments and other activities; and (4) opportunities for active learning among students. The course outcomes must be the same whether it is offered in the traditional format or in an alternative delivery format. Faculty presence in each course is monitored. Courses are managed by the Associate Deans and instructional designers with expertise in online course development to ensure that the courses include a sequence of learning activities that students can easily navigate and that a communication strategy is in place for the unexpected. The Associate Deans and instructional designers ensure there is continued alignment between assignments and course objectives and faculty communicate high expectations for student performance. Finally, faculty are able to avail themselves of ongoing assistance in the performance of their responsibilities through access to the technical and academic assistance provided by the instructional design staff and Associate Deans.

Included in the development process for each course is a requirement for a course map which demonstrates alignment of each assignment in the course to course objectives and program objectives. The course map is an essential tool in assessing the effectiveness of the course. Communication is maintained between teaching faculty and the Associate Deans to monitor that course outcomes map to program outcomes. Course assignment papers and projects are often reviewed to demonstrate student achievement of the learning objectives in the program.

Another tool to determine the effectiveness of the alternative delivery formats is a grade analysis of students taking courses in the hybrid and online formats. The grades are compared to the grades for students taking the same courses in a traditional classroom setting. A summary of the results of this analysis is included in Exhibit III.10.

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Student course evaluations are routinely administered at the end of each session and are analyzed. Surveys ask students about outcomes from particular courses, the courses, and the instructors. Alternative delivery courses are assessed using the same instrument as those used for traditional courses. Additional questions are added to obtain information about the effectiveness of the alternative delivery formats. A copy of the student course evaluation and a summary of the results of the evaluations are included in Exhibit III.10.

Assessment Results and Analysis.docx

V 6 Additionally, for totally online courses, provide the following additional information:

V 6a Describe the types of structured instructional activities used to substitute for classroom instruction.

Students engage in a variety of structured instruction activities used to substitute for classroom instruction. The activities vary according to the content being delivered and the outcomes to be achieved. Examples include viewing online materials such as powerpoints with notations, videos, video lectures, discussion boards, online tests and quizzes, group activities, wikis, blogs, and the use of various collaboration tools for interactive learning.

V 6b What means are used to ensure that there is interaction between faculty members and students throughout the course?

Faculty adhere to Quality Matters standards and to principles of best practice which include the following: (1) providing clear guidelines for student-to-student and student-to-faculty interaction; (2) creating well designed discussion assignments that facilitate meaningful dialogue among students; (3) developing student assessments which include project-based assignments to facilitate critical thinking in addition to tests and quizzes; (4) providing timely feedback; (5) providing regularly distributed deadlines to encourage course/program completion; (6) communicating high expectations; and (7) facilitating student participation in selection of project and paper topics. Courses are regularly reviewed to ensure that they are meeting these standards.

V 6c What means are used to ensure that there is interaction among students throughout the course?

Adherence to the Quality Matters standards and principles of best practice ensures interaction among students. Courses are designed to include regular interaction among students throughout the course. Courses are regularly reviewed to ensure that they are meeting this requirement.

V 6d By what means are faculty members accessible to students?

Faculty are accessible to students by email, skype, chat, telephone, or in person where possible. Faculty often conduct regular virtual office hours using skype or telephone communications. Faculty respond to students' inquiries by email within 48 hours.

V 6e How do faculty members respond to students who have questions?

Faculty can respond to students who have questions through email, skype, chat, telephone, or in person. In many courses have a special discussion board folder for student questions related to course matters that is monitored daily by the faculty.

V 6f How do faculty members provide feedback to students on assignments and tests?

Faculty give feedback to students on tests and practical assignments through the grade book grading function in Blackboard. Faculty can download assignments, make comments, and upload the graded paper with their comments. Tests can be graded by faculty or short answers/multiple choice/true false type questions can be auto- graded through Blackboard. Many faculty develop rubrics for grading practical assignments or discussion board postings and the rubrics feature in Blackboard can be used to grade and annotate the grade with further discussion of the student's efforts.

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V 6g What technical support is provided to ensure proper functioning of the system and back-up in the event of technical difficulties?

The Office of Information Technology provides services which allow students to call or turn in an online ticket. This service is available during the weekdays and the online site is monitored in the evenings and on weekends. At the beginning of each class, students are asked to run a browser check to ensure that the computer that they are using is equipped to handle the technology that may be required for the course.

The BlackBoard system is hosted on University servers. These are monitored daily by a dedicated administrator who is part of the information technology team and is trained in the system. BlackBoard is considered essential to the academic enterprise and any outages are handled immediately. Upgrades are routine and new major upgrades to the system are well- tested by the blackboard administrator and instruction design staff. The system is backed up regularly.

V 6h What methods are used to verify the identity of students submitting work or taking tests online? (G-302.J.5.b(9))

Single sign-on is used for verification of student identity. Student access to BlackBoard is verified through the use of a single sign-on using a University issued username and password. In addition, workshops have been held to assist faculty in designing assignments and tests to minimize cheating. Various programs, such as Safe Assign and Turn- It-In, are available to assist faculty in discovering plagiarism.

ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT SERVICES

Promotional Materials

A What are the admission requirements and procedures used to select students? Indicate what printed or electronic publications of the program and institution contain admission requirements and procedures. (G-501)

Students applying for admission to the AS or BS degree options must submit a completed application for undergraduate admission, writing sample, official high school (or college, if a transfer student) transcript or GED, SAT or ACT test scores, and at least one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or a school counselor. In the admissions guidelines published in the university catalog, it is recommended that applicants interview with a member of the admissions staff and provide an extracurricular activity resume. In evaluating each candidate for admission, character references, participation in school and community activities, work experience, and any other supporting credentials are also considered. The decision concerning admission to the university is made after a review of the above-mentioned information. Students are selected on the basis of educational preparation, intellectual promise, and personal character. Students are admitted if they show the potential for university-level work within the context of the program they select.

A prospective student may be directed to enroll in developmental courses in English or math. Paralegal majors directed to take developmental English courses must successfully complete those course(s) before being allowed to take any LAW courses in the paralegal curriculum. The university requires a minimum math background of Algebra II for bachelor's degree programs, including the paralegal program. Students must submit proof of graduation from high school or its equivalent before enrolling in courses.

Students applying for admission to the certificate option must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Admission requirements and procedures are published in the university's catalog, both in print and electronically on the university's website.

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B Promotional Materials:

B.1 List below the links to all electronic catalogs, advertisements, promotional materials, brochures, and flyers.

University catalog: www.amu.edu/catalog

Program website: www.amu.edu/paralegal

Program brochure: www.amu.edu/paralegal_brochure

B.2 Exhibit V.1 Provide as Exhibit V.1 all current print advertisements, promotional materials, brochures, flyers, copies of catalog pages related to the paralegal program and copies of all website pages that feature the paralegal program. (G-501.A - B)

Paralegal Program Advertisements.docx

Paralegal Program Brochure.docx

Paralegal Program Catalog Pages.docx

Paralegal Program Flyers.docx

Paralegal Program Website Pages.docx

Note: If the institution has a print catalog, a copy must be provided to the site team at the time of the site visit. Indicate on the catalog cover the numbers of the pages of the catalog that refer to the paralegal program.

C Exhibit V.1 Indicate where statements are published in the institution's and program's literature that explain that paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. Indicate which of the documents provided in Exhibit V.1 contains this statement and the page number on which the statement appears in each such document.(G-501.A.3)

Statements are published in the university's paralegal program print and electronic literature stating that paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. This statement is included in the University catalog page 135; in the program's brochure on page 2; on the program's flyers and advertisements; and on the program's website at www.amu.edu/paralegal/index.asp

D Describe how the required orientation to the paralegal profession is provided to new students. Include information on materials provided, when the orientation takes place, and what persons are involved in the process. (G-502.A)

Students in the paralegal program receive a comprehensive orientation to the paralegal profession in class their first semester in the program in LAW 101, Introduction to Paralegal Studies. The course includes a study of paralegals and the paralegal profession and also examines paralegal's role in the American legal system, legal ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals, and paralegal skills for workplace success.

Potential applicants who contact the university with questions about the paralegal program and/or the paralegal profession and paralegal careers are referred to the program director, who answers their questions either in person or over the telephone. Before becoming students in the program, prospective paralegal students are introduced to the paralegal profession at the university's open house events. At these events the program director and full-time paralegal faculty explain to prospective students the role of the paralegal in the workplace. Additional information about the paralegal profession is provided to new students at the orientation and registration sessions held during the summer.

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Student Services

E.1 Describe the student services provided in each of the following areas and provide the name and title of the person(s) responsible for the following:

E.1 Course selection, advisement, and registration.

Every student in the paralegal program is assigned an advisor. The advisor is either the program director or a full- time paralegal faculty member. The advisor assists the advisee in academic planning and acts as a resource for information about the paralegal program and its curriculum. Each advisor provides background knowledge of the curriculum and assists in course selection prior to the time of registration for each term. Nicole Leaf serves as Assistant Vice President for Academic Support Services, and Carol O'Malley is the Director of Academic Advising for the university. Both Mrs. Leaf and Ms. O'Malley are available to all students, including paralegal students, as resources and additional advisors. Ms. O'Malley regularly conducts advisory workshops to train and assist advisors. Emphasis is placed on each student making his or her own decisions about classes based on his or her interests and career goals, with assistance and supervision provided by academic advisors. The paralegal program's policy is that all students must see their advisors before they are allowed to register for the next semester. Each term a two-week advising period is designated, immediately preceding registration, when the program director and paralegal program advisors remind students to come for academic advising. During this two-week advising period, paralegal program advisors hold extensive additional office hours to encourage and accommodate students who seek academic advising prior to registration. Academic advising also is available to paralegal studies at any time throughout the school year, as needed, and paralegal faculty and staff hold office hours for students every week during the school year.

E.2 Career counseling.

Career Services is the university's career center. Its staff provides individual career counseling and support to all students, including paralegal students. Anne Bradley is the Vice President for Career Services and she supervises a large staff including Susan Wells as Employment Coordinator and Sara Brown as Director of Career Services and Planning. Career Services is responsible for maintaining a database of potential employers. The program director and faculty often receive inquiries regarding potential jobs, which information is forwarded to Career Services for inclusion in the database. Career Services offers a variety of programs, services, and resources to students for career development and career preparation. Career Services provides ongoing support in areas including building career skills, developing poise and confidence, resume and cover letter review, mock interviews, using career assessment tools, career counseling, preparing career development plans, graduate and professional school preparation, and internship and job search assistance and support. Each year Career Services hosts career symposiums and seminars, career fairs, in-class seminars, and networking programs. Career Services staff provide in-class seminars to paralegal students on workplace etiquette, resume and cover letter writing, the job search process, and other career-related topics.

E.3 Support programs such as remediation and tutoring.

Remediation is provided by the University in English and math. Tutoring is available to all students in most academic subjects through the Tutoring Center. Christine Schultz is its director. The Tutoring Center's mission is to provide services and resources to students and faculty that will enhance student satisfaction, strengthen academic performance, and improve retention. The services provided by the Tutoring Center are free of charge to enrolled students. The Tutoring Center provides students with individual peer tutors for university courses and offers support for writing, study skills, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development. Advance review of papers is also available. Test proctoring services are available to faculty and students through the Tutoring Center.

E.4 Student organizations and associations.

At the beginning of each academic year the University hosts a welcome event that is coordinated through the Student Government Association. All students are encouraged to join student organizations and associations. The paralegal program's student organization, the Paralegal Society, participates at this event and the program director and full-time paralegal faculty attend. All paralegal students are invited and encouraged to join the Paralegal Society. The Student Affairs Office, under the direction of Vice President Sally Walters oversees all student programs, associations and activities.

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E.5 Other services or activities

There are many other services and activities available to all students, including paralegal students, such as health and wellness, residence life, and athletics. Judy Falcon is Assistant Vice President of the Wellness Center, which provides health and wellness services to students. Pat Britt is Assistant Vice President of Residence Life and administers the residential campus community for students. Adam Mann is Athletic Director and administers the athletics programs for students. In addition, paralegal students are eligible for membership in various honor societies recognized on campus. The paralegal program has a Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) chapter. Each year top paralegal program students are inducted into this national paralegal honor society. Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and who have completed a minimum of two-thirds of their program are identified and invited to apply for membership in the spring semester of each academic year. Students are selected for induction based on a committee review of their completed applications. Applications require a demonstration of academic excellence, participation in campus and community activities, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement about the paralegal program and how it has affected the applicant's personal and professional aspirations. Applications are considered by a committee consisting of the paralegal program director and full-time paralegal faculty.

F Describe how graduates are assisted in securing suitable employment by answering the following questions:

F.1 How and when does the program assist students in developing resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills?

The program assists students in developing resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills by including these in the formal curricula of Law101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Law 220 Internship, and Law 450 Capstone. In addition, Career Services conducts resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills workshops regularly throughout the academic year.

F.2 How does the program provide information and resources about current paralegal employment opportunities?

The program provides information about current paralegal employment opportunities in many ways. First, in LAW 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies, the students perform a research project where they research paralegal job opportunities in the Local State area. They are instructed on the use of online and print resources to find advertisements for paralegal job opportunities. A representative from an employment agency specializing in the legal field often presents as a guest speak in class, and paralegal students are provided with contact information to be able to use this firm for ongoing job search assistance. Additionally, the program director accepts job opportunity postings from legal employers and regularly distributes these to all paralegal majors and recent paralegal program graduates electronically, using a group e-mail that the program maintains. These job opportunities are also provided to Career Services to post on its database. Employers can also post paralegal employment opportunities with Career Services on its database of job opportunities. This database is accessible by both students and alumni, and both user-groups apply for paralegal jobs advertised on the Career Services database. Career Services hosts employers for on-campus recruiting, and legal employers are welcome on campus to recruit paralegal students and

F.3 What is the name and title of the person who has the chief responsibility for the employment/career services?

Anne Bradley is the Vice President for Career Services. She is the person who has chief responsibility for employment and placement services at the university.

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Graduate Employment Information

G Exhibit V.2

Complete the form provided as Exhibit V.2, showing employment and related information for all graduates for each of the past four years or for each year since the date students were first admitted to the program, whichever is later. (G-502(a), C - D). Include employer's name, city and state or name of institution and degree program under "Description".

08/21 - 07/22

Total Number of Students Graduated to the Program for Year: 40

Last Name First Name

WP WAC CE SE WAF UC NSE Description

Pullen Mariam Yes No No No No No No US Attorney's Office, Chicago, IL

O'Malley Rebecca No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, Smith University

O'Brien Cynthia No No No No No Yes No

Nickens Jean Yes No No No No No No

Mulligan Rosemar y

No No Yes No No No No BS Legal Studies, Oakland College

Marvel Paula No No No Yes No No No

Limmer Carla Yes No No No No No No Boordy Law Firm, Springfield. IL

Kruse Stacy No Yes No No No No No SEC, Washington, D.C.

Kenney Helen Yes No No No No No No Family Court, Chicago, IL

Jenkins Alexa No No No No No No Yes

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Hull Eleanor Yes No No No No No No State's Attorney Office, Highlands, IL

Storke Carolyn Yes No No No No No No Baumgartner & Associates, Stockdale, CA

Ryan Barbara No Yes No No No No No Legal Services Corporation, Chicago, IL

Quinn Eric No No No No Yes No No Brookdale High School, Brookdale, IL

Reynolds Nadine No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Madden Alissa No No No Yes No No No

Miller Cindy No No No No No No Yes

Manning Josh No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Ruckers Joe No No No No No No Yes

Jones Adam No Yes No No No No No Sun Trust Bank, Sundale, GA

Joseph Richard No No No Yes No No No

Smith Harvey No Yes No No No No No Regal Investments, Chicago, IL

Price Jenny No No No No No No Yes

Tucker Cary No No No Yes No No No

Parks Vince No No No No No Yes No

Ruff Carla No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Ownes Thomas No No No Yes No No No

Rhodes Norman No No No No No No Yes

Robin Brandy No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, Smith University

Read Lee Yes No No No No No No George & George, Trenton, NJ

Knight Rebecca Yes No No No No No No US Attorney's Office, Washington, D.C.

Jenkins Jenny No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Nelson Paul No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

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Owings Judy No No No No Yes No No Union Hotel, Port Deposit, NE

Krath Stacy No Yes No No No No No FDA, Washington, D.C.

Kennedy Helen Yes No No No No No No District Court, Chicago, IL

Linus Cameron Yes No No No No No No Public Defender's Office, Chicago, IL

Smith Charles No No No No Yes No No Enterprise Rentals, Chicago, IL

Williams Sara No No No No No No Yes

Jones Patty Yes No No No No No No IRS Washington, D.C.

Total: 40 11 5 8 5 3 2 6

08/22 - 07/23




Bailey Cameron Yes No No No No No No Public Defender's Office, Chicago, IL

Rose Susan No No No Yes No No No

Smith Cory No No No No Yes No No Avis Rentals, Chicago, IL

Barton Jennifer Yes No No No No No No Law Office of Mary Collins, Chicago, IL

Williams Lisa No No No No No No Yes

Craig Sara Yes No No No No No No Williams Law Firm, Kansas City, MO

Jones Diane Yes No No No No No No EPA, Washington, D.C.

Baldwin Megan No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Connel Sam No No No No No Yes No

Olsen Tina No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Gibson Marie No No No Yes No No No

Wright Cheryl No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

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Kline Beckie Yes No No No No No No Register of Wills, Springfield, MA

Baker Katie No No No No No Yes No

Jones Gordon No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, Smith University

Schmidt Jerry Yes No No No No No No Bank of America, Chicago, IL

Schultz Monica No No No No No Yes No

Cathers Catherine No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, Smith University

Essex Michelle No No No Yes No No No

Goldsmith Emily No No No No Yes No No Marshall's. Chicago, IL

Turner Debbie No No No No No No Yes

Rice Nolan No No No Yes No No No

Jones Anna No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Donald Jenny No Yes No No No No No Hall, Inc., Chicago, IL

Sanders Kelly No No No No No No Yes

Miller Angela Yes No No No No No No US Attorney's Office, Chicago, IL

Holt George No No No No No Yes No

Miller Lisa No No No No Yes No No Union Hospital, Chicago, IL

Reynolds Joyce No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

White Sally Yes No No No No No No Smith & Jones, Cleveland, OJ

Wells Carolyn No No Yes No No No No JD Candidate, American University

White Ruth Yes No No No No No No US Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.

Whaley Nick No No No Yes No No No

Nicholas Heather No No No No No Yes No

Murry Maria No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Turner Will No Yes No No No No No Wells Fargo Bank, Gary, IN

Brownlee Karen Yes No No No No No No Garvis & Schmidt, Oakland, CA

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Hogan Anne No No No No Yes No No Enterprise, Inc., Chicago, IL

Benton Petrina Yes No No No No No No Rosemary & Jones, Chicago, IL

Stovall Jay No No No Yes No No No

Willette Sara No No No No No No Yes

Costo Julie Yes No No No No No No Cooper Law Firm, Richmond, VA

Jenkins Patty Yes No No No No No No IRS Washington, D.C.

Total: 43 13 2 9 6 4 5 4

08/23 - 07/24




Astor Regina Yes No No No No No No Newman, Richardson & Lipton, LLC, Chicago, IL

Carter Rose No No No No Yes No No Jenkins & Block, Chicago, IL

Burke Samuel No No No Yes No No No

Becker Hillary No No No No No No Yes

Frank Joan No Yes No No No No No Allstate Insurance, Chicago, L

Ellis Samanth a

No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

DeMarco Anthony Yes No No No No No No Liberty Insurance Co., New Haven, CT

Cunningham Marion Yes No No No No No No Gibbons, Mile & White, Rockaway, NY

Pullen Mariam Yes No No No No No No US Attorney's Office, Chicago, IL

O'Malley Rebecca No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, Smith University

O'Brien Cynthia No No No No No Yes No

Nickens Jean Yes No No No No No No

Mulligan Rosemar y

No No Yes No No No No BS Legal Studies, Oakland College

Marvel Paula No No No Yes No No No

Limmer Carla Yes No No No No No No Boordy Law Firm, Springfield. IL

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Kruse Stacy No Yes No No No No No SEC, Washington, D.C.

Kenney Helen Yes No No No No No No Family Court, Chicago, IL

Jenkins Alexandri a

No No No No No No Yes

Hull Eleanor Yes No No No No No No State's Attorney Office, Highlands, IL

Hilton Rita No No Yes No No No No JD Candidate, University of Maryland

Gerback Mary Yes No No No No No No Hall, Hall & Hall, Brookdale, IL

Barker Kelly No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Franyo Chelsea Yes No No No No No No Schmidt & Jones, New York, NY

Storke Carolyn Yes No No No No No No Baumgartner & Associates, Stockdale, CA

Ryan Barbara No Yes No No No No No Legal Services Corporation, Chicago, IL

Quinn Eric No No No No Yes No No Brookdale High School, Brookdale, IL

Cameron Ray No No No No No Yes No

Reynolds Nadine No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Madden Alissa No No No Yes No No No

Miller Cindy No No No No No No Yes

Brenner Ashley Yes No No No No No No Smith & Jones, Washington, D.C.

Carroll Morgan No No Yes No No No No MS Legal Studies, Washington University

Evans Barbara No No No No Yes No No Mars, Inc., Chicago, IL

Iris Steve No No Yes No No No No JD Candidate, Jones Law School

Manning Josh No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Burke George No No No No No Yes No BS Legal Studies, Smith University

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Ruckers Joe No No No No No No Yes

Bosse Joyce Yes No No No No No No Anne Marie Davis Law Firm, Chicago Illinois

Gaffney Frank No No No Yes No No No

Baker Jenny No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Total: 41 13 3 11 4 3 3 4

08/24 - 04/25




Carr Frank No No No No No Yes No

Boris Lauren Yes No No No No No No Harvey & Smith, Chicago, IL

Jones Adam No Yes No No No No No Sun Trust Bank, Sundale, GA

Joseph Richard No No No Yes No No No

Higgens Lisa No No No No Yes No No United Airlines, Chicago, IL

Smith Harvey No Yes No No No No No Regal Investments, Chicago, IL

Ellis Tiffany No No No No No No Yes

Carpenter Geirgiann a


Delaney Maggie Yes No No No No No No Jones & Jones, Springfield, IL

Adams Robert Yes No No No No No No Keller & Keller, Chicago, IL

Price Jenny No No No No No No Yes

Tucker Cary No No No Yes No No No

Bell Nancy No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, Smith University

Parks Vince No No No No No Yes No

Ruff Carla No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, American Bar University

Ownes Thomas No No No Yes No No No

Rhodes Norman No No No No No No Yes

Robin Brandy No No Yes No No No No BS Paralegal Studies, Smith University

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Read Lee Yes No No No No No No George & George, Trenton, NJ

Dreiger Amanda No Yes No No No No No Bank of America, Charlotte, NC

Total: 20 4 3 4 3 1 2 3

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Student Opportunities

H What methods are used to give students the opportunity to express their views and make suggestions regarding the paralegal program? (G-502.E)

Students in the paralegal program are encouraged to provide feedback to the program director. The program director holds extensive office hours and students are encouraged to meet with the program director during her office hours.

Paralegal majors, as well as all other undergraduate students taking courses at the university, are requested to formally evaluate each course taken. These evaluations are administered by the University's Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. In addition, the paralegal program conducts periodic student satisfaction surveys to monitor the satisfaction of paralegal students. Finally, exit interviews with paralegal students also conducted during each student's last semester in the program. During exit interviews, students are asked for feedback on any aspects of the paralegal program.

I Exhibit V.3 If the program provides continuing education for its graduates and/or paralegals, list the continuing education offerings for the past four years or for each year since the date students were first admitted to the program, whichever is later. Include any promotional flyers or materials as Exhibit V.3. (G-502.F)

The program does not provide continuing education for its graduates and/or paralegals.

J Does the program allow non-paralegal students to enroll in any legal specialty classes?

YES

If Yes, please explain.

J.1 Are the non-paralegal students required to meet all prerequisites for the legal specialty classes?

YES

J.2 Describe how the program ensures that the progress, content, level and quality of the legal specialty courses are not adversely affected.

All non-paralegal students wishing to enroll in legal specialty courses must obtain the permission of the program director. The program director verifies that all prerequisites for the legal specialty class has been met. In addition, the program director assesses whether the non- paralegal students possess the background necessary to enable them to succeed in the class and compete with the paralegal majors enrolled.

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LIBRARY

Library Information

A Please enter information concerning the Library Type that is primarily used to satisfy the Guidelines library requirements.

Library Name Library Type Hours of Library Operation (Ex. 9am- 12pm)

American Bar University Library Internal 8 am to midnight Mondays through Thursdays; 8 am to 7 pm on Fridays; 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays; noon to midnbight on Sundays

Library Distance

B.1 If the program relies on a library that is not located on the institution's campus, provide the following information:

B.1 Distance of the library or libraries from the institution's facilities, including all locations where paralegal classes are

held.

Location Library Name Distance(Miles)

B.2 Understanding or written agreement between the library and the program regarding student use, including accessibility and permission to provide onsite instruction. If there is a written agreement, include as Exhibit VI.1.

(G-303.F)

C.1 Provide the following information about library use and accessibility for each library used to satisfy the Guidelines library requirements.

C.1 Is instruction in legal research permitted within the library facility?

YES

There are no restrictions.

C.2 What kind of assistance (including staffing) is provided to students when using the library?

At all times when the library is open it is staffed, and assistance is provided to students. A reference librarian is present and available to students Monday through Friday. On weekends, a librarian is on duty to answer student questions through e-mail or chat. Assistance in using the library is also provided by paralegal faculty. Students receive instruction on legal research, both print and electronic, in the Legal Research and Writing classes and in other legal specialty classes.

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D How does the program evaluate the adequacy of the library and information resources? (G-303.B)

The program regularly evaluates the adequacy of the library and information resources in several ways. The program director, with the assistance of the advisory committee and faculty, monitors the collection and works with the librarians when resources are requested for purchase and when resources are considered for deletion. Requests for purchases of library and information resources for use in paralegal courses come from paralegal faculty members and are made to the program director. Working with the librarians who manage the library budget, the program director makes decisions to purchase new resources for the paralegal resource collection. Librarians regularly manage the updating of existing resources. In addition, from time to time librarians contact the program director regarding whether to continue to update a resource or to discontinue updates and either delete the resource from the collection or mark it as "Not Updated: For Teaching Purposes Only." Before major resources are deleted from the paralegal resource collection, the program director asks faculty if anyone is using the resource and, if not, presents the proposed deletion to the advisory committee for consideration and approval. Separate from meetings with the program director, the library committee meets periodically in order toreview the paralegal resource collection for possible new resource needs and to evaluate whether any of the existing resources should be deleted from the paralegal resource collection.

Affiliated with ABA Law School

Ea Exhibit V1.2

If your program has an affiliation with an ABA approved law school that allows paralegal students full use of the hard copy collection in the law school's library, submit as Exhibit VI.2 the following:

E.a A letter from the law school librarian confirming that paralegal students can use the law library's hard copy

collection.

E.b An inventory of the texts, periodicals and other resources about the paralegal profession required by G-303.G.6.

E.b.1 Periodicals Devoted to the Paralegal Profession

Title Hard Copy Location, if applicable

Range of Dates Available of Hard Copies

Electronic Database, if applicable

E.b.2 Texts and Other Resources (not included above) About the Paralegal Profession

Name Author Edition Publication Date

Publisher Hard Copy Location, if applicable


Library Resources Part I

F Exhibit V1.3

If your program does not have an affiliation with an ABA approved law school, submit as Exhibit VI.3, an inventory of materials in the collection under each of the following categories, noting the most recent update.

F.1 State code(s).

Title Hard Copy Location, If applicable

Hard Copy Title Current?

If No, Provide the date of the most recent update


State Code American Bar University Library

Yes Westlaw

F.2 State or regional reporter(s).


Hard Copy Title Current? If No, Provide the date of the most recent update


Regional Reporter American Bar University Library

No 2018 Westlaw

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F.3 A citator resource for checking validity and currency of primary source materials.




Key Cite -Select- Westlaw

Shepard's State Citations

American Bar University Library

No 2018

F.4 Legal encyclopedia(s).




American Jurisprudence

-Select- Westlaw

CJS -Select- Westlaw

State Law Encyclopedia

American Bar University Library

Yes

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Library recourses Part II

F.5 Texts, practice manuals, and form books for all legal specialty courses.(Include title, author, edition, date of publication, and publisher. Be sure to include the materials for every legal specialty course.)

Legal Specialty Course

Title Author Edition Publication Date



LAW 101- Introduction to Paralegal Studies

Related publications for LAW 101

Author's name for each publication

Edition for each publication

Publication date for each publication

Publisher for each publication

Hard copy location for each publication, if applicable

Electronic database for each publication, if applicable

LAW 110-Torts Related publications for LAW 110







LAW 115- Estates and Trusts








LAW 120- Contract Law








LAW 125-Legal Research & Writing I








LAW 130- Business Organizations








LAW 205-Legal Research & Writing II








LAW 210-Civil Litigation & Pleading








LAW 220- Internship








LAW 222-Real Estate Transactions








LAW 225- Domestic Relations








LAW 305- Elderlaw








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LAW 315- Advanced Estate Administration








LAW 330- Advanced Business Organizations








LAW 335- Intellectual Property








LAW 340- Litigation Practice








LAW 345- Litigation Technologies








LAW 350- Employment Law








LAW 410- Administrative Law








LAW 420- Environmental Law








LAW 450- Capstone








F.6 Periodicals Devoted to the Paralegal Profession

Title Hard Copy Location, if applicable

Range of Dates Available of Hard Copies

Electronic Database,if applicable

Name of Periodical American Bar University Library

2018 - current

Name of Periodical Name of Electronic Database

F.7 Texts and other resources (not listed in # 5 above) about the paralegal profession.(Include name, author, edition, date of publication, and publisher.)

Title Author Edition Publication Date



Other Resources About the Paralegal Profession

Author for each item

Edition for each item

Publication date for each item

Publisher for each item

Location for each item in hard copy

Electronic database for each online item

Texts About the Paralegal Profession

Author for each text

Author for each text

Publication date for each text

Publisher for each text

Location for each item in hard copy

Electronic database for each online item

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F.8 Law dictionaries.

Title Publication Date Hard Copy Location, if applicable


Blacks Law Dictionary 2018 American Bar University Library

Online Law Dictionary 2020 Name of Electronic Database

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Electronic Access Resources

G.1 Describe how the mix of print and electronic resources meets the needs of the program and are relevant to and adequate for the courses being taught.

The Advisory Committee and the faculty assist in determining the appropriate mix of print and electronic resources meets the needs of the program and are relevant to and adequate for the courses being taught. Assessment data obtained from graduates and employers also assist in determining the appropriate mix. The data indicates that the majority of legal research is conducted using electronic resources.

G.2 Describe how the program provides sufficient access to electronic resources

All electronic resources are available on any computer on campus. In addition, students are provided a password and can access electronic resources from home or from anywhere else with internet access at any time.

PHYSICAL PLANT

A Describe the office space that is assigned to the program director, staff, and faculty in the program.(G-603.A)

The program director and all full-time faculty and staff have individual private offices. Part-time faculty share office space.

B Describe the areas where students may meet privately with faculty and staff. (G-603.B)

Students may meet privately with the program director and full-time faculty and staff in their individual private offices. Part-time faculty are able to meet with students in their shared office space. In the shared faculty office space, students may meet privately with faculty members since the space is used by only one faculty member at a time. As schedules of the adjunct faculty are varied, faculty members generally use this shared office space at different times. Commonly, adjunct paralegal faculty meet with students before and after class. While they can meet in the shared faculty office space, often adjunct faculty meet with students in their assigned classrooms before and after classes and in other student/faculty meetings spaces, such as the faculty office suite workrooms, library meeting rooms, and public meeting areas located throughout the classroom buildings.

Note: G-601 and G-602 require that the physical facilities, space, equipment and other instructional aids be sufficient and suitable for the program. Program Directors should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with both of the Guidelines to the site visit team at the time of the site visit.

List of Documents Uploaded

Section Name Page Name File Name

1.Organization and Administration

Objectives and Org Chart ABU Organizational Chart.docx

Advisory Committee Advisory_Committee_Meeting_Minutes_Fall_202 1.docx

Advisory Committee Advisory_Committee_Meeting_Minutes_Spring_2 022.docx




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1.Organization and Administration




2.Faculty Program Director Program Director Resume.docx

Meetings and Support Services Faculty_Meeting_Minutes Fall_2021.docx

Meetings and Support Services Faculty_Meeting_Minutes Spring_2022.docx






3.Education Assessment Assessment Plan.docx

Assessment Assessment Tools.docx

Assessment Assessment Results.docx

Alternative Delivery Information Assessment Results and Analysis.docx

4.Admission and Student Services

Promotional Materials Paralegal Program Advertisements.docx

Promotional Materials Paralegal Program Brochure.docx

Promotional Materials Paralegal Program Catalog Pages.docx

Promotional Materials Paralegal Program Flyers.docx

Promotional Materials Paralegal Program Website Pages.docx

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