Federal Aid at AST? Who will get in?

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by DAII

Not sure ... it might have the same effect that Paul Baumeister ... who wrote the Apostolic News article and also teaches there ... FEARS MOST ... that some will be exposed to "filth" ... code for " I don't know how to refute you".

The fact that they used "filth" to describe this forum still makes me giggle. Filth? Does no one over there own a thesaurus?

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Apparently, THAT isn't a problem. The Oneness part cancels out the gay. Happy Tolerance!

So what if the were from the local LGBT church ?

Would they be allowed to enroll?

[DAII]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

So what if the were from the local LGBT church ?

Would they be allowed to enroll?

Don't they have to allow this ... in order to continue receiving federal funds?

[DAII]

From the AST website:

Level Playing Field

In the online environment, learners retain a considerable level of anonymity. Discriminating factors such as age, dress, physical appearance, disabilities, race and gender are largely absent. Instead, the focus of attention is clearly on the content of the discussion and your ability to respond and contribute thoughtfully and intelligently to the material at hand.

Participating online is much less intimidating than "in the classroom." Anonymity provides students a level playing field undisturbed by bias caused by seating arrangement, gender, race and age. Students can also think longer about what they want to say and add their comments when ready. In a traditional class room, the conversation could have gone way past the point where the student wants to comment.
Students often feel that they can actually listen to the comments made by other students. Because everyone gets a chance to contribute, students are less irritated with those that "over contribute" and can ask for clarification of any comments that are unclear.

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by DAII

Don't they have to allow this ... in order to continue receiving federal funds?

I'd think anyone who wanted to attend school could do so if the school is receiving Federal Funds, providing:

a) They can accommodate (it's an online-only school)
b) The student meets educational standard (Paces, Homeschoolers and Abeka Books should be okay)
c)The student pays his/her bills

The real question is WHY would anyone want to take a class through them?

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by DAII

From the AST website:

That was well-written. Most likely not the same writer that posted that "news" article.

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by Socialite

That was well-written. Most likely not the same writer that posted that "news" article.

No. That was probably written by the "news" guy's predecessor.