If the program were extended until 2015 that would give myself adequate time to finish the program. But what about others whos planned graduation date was later. I know of at least one person that was just admitted to CIT program this past summer as a part-time student. Why did they admit him if they knew the CIT problem was in trouble? Did they even know yet? Before the suspension was announced it was announced that the CIT program was becoming completly Independent Learning. If that was possible why is it not possible to hire more CIT faculty. I have heard that the reason the program is being suspended is due to lack of CIT faculty.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
I agree with what other's are saying and WKU should have informed us, and give current students 2 years to finish, if not longer.
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kelly howard
12 years ago
share the petition link on Facebook, Twitter, and any other Social Media sites to let them hear our voice, and know who loses the most, the students and the future students. ultimately it is residents of Kentucky who lose another opportunity for advancement.
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James Turley
12 years ago
I feel the same way. Of everyone I've talked to it seems like half are going to graduate and half aren't. But everyone is angry at the way this has been handled. It seems like the CIT administration is taking a calculated risk in dumping the program in favor of SM. Us students who are too far out are just collateral damage.
Basically our options are:
1) Move to SM (Well, non of my CIT credits transfer)
2) Finish in the next year (I can't take 15 hrs a semester because I have a career. Btw will you even offer 10 classes that I need?)
3) Take IT classes from another college and transfer them to WKU (What colleges, what classes will transfer?)
4) Go to a different college and chalk this up to a bad experience, wasted money and time
5) They extend the deadline for CIT graduation
The only real option seems to be 4. Which stings to say the least. My company has paid for some of these classes and I'm wondering how they are going to feel about it. They should offer refunds to avoid legal trouble. Option 2 was suggested by a CIT faculty member, that option is impossible for most of us. Option 3 was brought up by my advisor but he offered no concrete details about colleges or classes.
The problem with this entire thing isn't that the CIT program is closing. It's the lack of communication and help coming out of the department. I feel sorry for everyone that is having to deal with this right now. Whether you are graduating, just started or are in the middle of it.
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James Turley
12 years ago
Out of everyone they should give you a refund first. Along with a hand written apology. Why they admitted you into the program this Fall when they knew it was dying is beyond me. They should have warned you and all of us that this was a real possibility. There's no way this was a last minute surprise for the Cit administration.
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William Morley
12 years ago
In correspondence with faculty, it appears that they are going to continue course offerings after 2014, just at a reduced offering. It was also indicated that they would allow course substitutions from SM and BI courses if needed.
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Jim Rogan
12 years ago
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I live and work full time in a ruraI area and have a family. Taking classes part-time online is my only option. When I found the 2+2 program at WKU a few years back I had finally found a way to get a real degree from a real university. I just need more time.
If the program were extended until 2015 that would give myself adequate time to finish the program. But what about others whos planned graduation date was later. I know of at least one person that was just admitted to CIT program this past summer as a part-time student. Why did they admit him if they knew the CIT problem was in trouble? Did they even know yet? Before the suspension was announced it was announced that the CIT program was becoming completly Independent Learning. If that was possible why is it not possible to hire more CIT faculty. I have heard that the reason the program is being suspended is due to lack of CIT faculty.
I agree with what other's are saying and WKU should have informed us, and give current students 2 years to finish, if not longer.
share the petition link on Facebook, Twitter, and any other Social Media sites to let them hear our voice, and know who loses the most, the students and the future students. ultimately it is residents of Kentucky who lose another opportunity for advancement.
I feel the same way. Of everyone I've talked to it seems like half are going to graduate and half aren't. But everyone is angry at the way this has been handled. It seems like the CIT administration is taking a calculated risk in dumping the program in favor of SM. Us students who are too far out are just collateral damage. Basically our options are: 1) Move to SM (Well, non of my CIT credits transfer) 2) Finish in the next year (I can't take 15 hrs a semester because I have a career. Btw will you even offer 10 classes that I need?) 3) Take IT classes from another college and transfer them to WKU (What colleges, what classes will transfer?) 4) Go to a different college and chalk this up to a bad experience, wasted money and time 5) They extend the deadline for CIT graduation The only real option seems to be 4. Which stings to say the least. My company has paid for some of these classes and I'm wondering how they are going to feel about it. They should offer refunds to avoid legal trouble. Option 2 was suggested by a CIT faculty member, that option is impossible for most of us. Option 3 was brought up by my advisor but he offered no concrete details about colleges or classes. The problem with this entire thing isn't that the CIT program is closing. It's the lack of communication and help coming out of the department. I feel sorry for everyone that is having to deal with this right now. Whether you are graduating, just started or are in the middle of it.
Out of everyone they should give you a refund first. Along with a hand written apology. Why they admitted you into the program this Fall when they knew it was dying is beyond me. They should have warned you and all of us that this was a real possibility. There's no way this was a last minute surprise for the Cit administration.
In correspondence with faculty, it appears that they are going to continue course offerings after 2014, just at a reduced offering. It was also indicated that they would allow course substitutions from SM and BI courses if needed.
I live and work full time in a ruraI area and have a family. Taking classes part-time online is my only option. When I found the 2+2 program at WKU a few years back I had finally found a way to get a real degree from a real university. I just need more time.