LAS Extended Studies

40th National Athletic Directors Conference - University Credit Option
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) &
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)

As a participant at the 2009 National Athletic Directors Conference, you are eligible to earn academic credit through the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Various credit options are available. The tuition is $125 per 1 semester hour of credit. Review all sections below before beginning your application for credit.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Complete all steps below, then proceed down to the Credit Registration Process section

1. Select your credit option:
***CREDIT OPTION 1: NFHS-Full Conference: 1 credit hour for attending entire conference: Attend a minimum of eight (8) conference activities, and compile a list of these activities. Conference activities can include general sessions, workshops, lectures, discussions, committee meetings and/or meal functions (the Exhibit Hall can count as one of the eight sessions). The 4-hour LTC courses can count as two activities. (IMPORTANT: LTC courses claimed for full-conference credit (option 1) may not also be claimed for credit individually (option 2). No double dipping!) Write a brief description of any one of the sessions you attended at the conference and the professional benefits for you. The paper should be typed and a maximum of one page.
***CREDIT OPTION 2: NIAAA-Individual LTC sessions: 1 credit hour per session: To earn graduate credit for any individual LTC course, you must attend the entire course. For every LTC course you attend and wish to receive credit for, write a brief description of the LTC course and describe the professional benefits for you, specifically how you will apply course information to your job. Each paper should be typed and a maximum of three pages.

2.  Download and complete the University of Colorado Faculty Course Questionnaire. For Credit Option 2, print and complete one copy for each LTC course you will register for. Return of this form is required.

3.  Mail all required paperwork and completed Faculty Course Questionnaire(s) to: Jay Engeln, 1724 Wood Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903.

Course work must be postmarked and mailed within 21 days of the conclusion of the convention. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing of grades.

CREDIT REGISTRATION PROCESS

1. Identify the credit you will register for and make note of the 5-digit Call Number::

2. Proceed to the LAS Extended Studies Registration page. These sections fall within the SPRING 2010 TERM. The registration instructions will guide you through registration and payment. Note: online registration through UCCS can take up to two business days, so please do not wait until the last day to register.

3. The deadline to register for credit is Tuesday, December 29, 2009.

4. Any questions regarding registration should be directed to the LAS Office of Extended Studies.