Student Services
A collection of services for existing students
Links
- Midstate Web Site
- Class Schedule
- Midstate eLearning (Log On Required)
- Midstate Email (Log On Required)
- File System Browser (Log On Required)
- Library Resources (Log On Required)
- Technical Support and Downloads
- StenographU (Log On Required)
Publications
- Catalog (1.75MB PDF)
- Student eLearning Guide (6.89MB PDF)
- 2010 Calendar (909KB PDF)
- Student Handbook (4.02MB PDF)
- Health Information Student Handbook (472KB PDF)
Documents
- Student Acceptable Use Policy (161KB PDF)
- Student Password Policy (1.86MB PDF)
- Student Grievance Form (50KB PDF)
- FireFTP Instructions (1.05MB PDF)
Academic Services
Registering for Courses
To register for a course, please contact your Department Director or Student Records.
Adding/Dropping Courses and Transcript Requests
To add or drop a course, or to request a transcript, please contact Student Records.
| Name | Department | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Kepler | Student Records | (309) 692-4092 Ext. 1140 | akepler@midstate.edu |
Financial Assistance Services
The Financial Assistance Department is available to all students in a program attending Midstate College. Financial assistance is available for all income levels. Federal and State Financial Aid was created to help individuals with costs related to attending school, not to increase the standard of living or provide assets unavailable to the individual through his or her current income situation. Any students interested are encouraged to contact the Financial Assistance Office to schedule an appointment to discuss their eligibility.
On-campus hours for Financial Assistance are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Alternatively, you may call one of them using the telephone numbers below.
| Name | Department | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Bimrose | Director of Financial Assistance | (309) 692-4092 Ext. 1050 | ibimrose@midstate.edu |
| Lisa Riviere | Financial Assistance | (309) 692-4092 Ext. 1030 | iriviere@midstate.edu |
The State and Federal Programs available are listed on page 35 of the Student Handbook.
eLearning Services
eLearning is an interactive mode of learning where students and instructors share information and a high level of interaction online. The ANGEL system provides a robust learning platform for an interactive online learning environment. The instructor provides weekly lectures and course content while facilitating the learning process of the group. Even though students do not attend in person, it is a very interactive learning environment. Midstate College is committed to providing a quality learning experience for students that is equivalent to the instruction they would receive in a traditional classroom.
| Name | Department | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Shaffer | Director of eLearning | (309) 692-4092 Ext. 2361 | rshaffer@midstate.edu |
| Kaitlin Horst | eLearning Coordinator | (309) 692-4092 Ext. 2363 | kmhorst@midstate.edu |
Bookstore Services
The Midstate College Bookstore may be contacted using the telephone number below.
| Name | Department | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Confort | Bookstore Manager | (309) 692-4092 Ext. 1010 | lconfort@midstate.edu |
Career Services
The Career Services Department provides the student with both part-time and full-time employment opportunities based upon that student's assessed need evaluation. Although Midstate does not guarantee job placement, every endeavor is made to achieve the best possible results for the student.
Clubs and Organizations
Alpha Iota Sorority (Alpha Beta Chapter and Peoria Alumnae Chapter)
This is an international honorary business sorority for women of high scholastic achievement. Its purpose is to make each member a better business woman through development of self-confidence, leadership, and awareness of responsibility to herself and her community. A spirit of loyalty, friendship, cooperation, and education of members fostered during college years continues for life.
American Association of Medical Assistants
All Medical Assistant A.A.S. Degree students will be encouraged to enroll as a student member in the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Students are enrolled as members of the chapter of their choice. This membership is important to the development of professionalism and leadership in students attending our accredited (CAAHEP and AAMA) Medical Assistant program.
- Student membership is approximately $35.00 per year.
- The dues can be incorporated into the student's financial aid package.
- Please see the Program Director for information.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Health Information A.A.S. Degree students will be enrolled as student members in the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Students are enrolled as members of the Illinois Component State Association. This membership provides the students with access to:
- Valuable peer networking opportunities through the AHIMA Communities of Practice (CoP)
- Subscription to the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Health Information Management Association
- Eligibility for scholarships through the AHIMA Foundation of Research and Education (FORE)
- Access to the FORE Library and HIM Body of Knowledge
- Access to the AHIMA Job Bank
- Discounts to AHIMA books and other products
Standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education recommend exposing students to the professional organization.
- Student membership is approximately $35.00 per year.
- Dues are incorporated into the student's financial aid package.
- The application of membership is completed during the student's enrollment process with the Department Director.
- Students are expected to renew their membership until graduation. The renewal dues can be incorporated into the student's financial aid package by individual request.
Health Information Student Group
All students in the Health Information Technology, Medical Coding Specialist, and Medical Transcription programs are encouraged to attend meetings and activities of this club. The student group provides a networking opportunity for students, better understanding of careers in the Health Information Management field, and promotion of Health Information professions. Meetings are scheduled at various times at least once quarterly.
Judicial Reporting Club
The primary mission and objective of the club is to promote fellowship among Judicial Reporting students and to stimulate and encourage training in their field. Annual plans for professional growth include attending national and state conventions, field trips, and having speakers for special events or in class.
Midstate Medics
All Medical Assisting and Health Services Management students are encouraged to attend the meetings and other activities of this club. The goals of the club are to promote better understanding of our health care professions, provide networking, and promote unification in our designated professions. Meetings are scheduled quarterly both at night and during the day.
Midstate Jurists
The Midstate Jurists represent the Paralegal Services department at Midstate College. All current students of the Paralegal Services program and all graduates of the Paralegal Services program currently enrolled in other programs are eligible to join/attend the Midstate Jurists meetings/events. All students in the Paralegal Services program are encouraged to attend the meetings and other activities of this group.
The purpose/goals of the Midstate Jurists include:
- To promote the paralegal profession
- To encourage and provide for the continuing education for paralegals
- To act as a communications network among members of the Midstate College Paralegal Services program, the paralegal profession, the legal community, and civic and professional organizations
- To participate in, and conduct research, seminars, studies or other works relative to the paralegal profession
- To monitor activities and inform its members of the developments in the paralegal profession
- To recognize the importance of ethical standards to the paralegal profession
- To offer understanding and support of each other in the program and profession
Paralegal Services students are also encouraged to join the Central Illinois Paralegal Association (www.ciparalegal.org) and at least one of the national associations which include:
- National Association of Legal Assistants www.nala.org
- National Federation of Paralegal Associations www.paralegals.org
- National Paralegal Association www.nationalparalegal.org
These organizations promote fellowship among the paralegal students and expand the student's horizons through networking and continuing education opportunities in the legal field.
Phi Beta Lambda (Nu Alpha Epsilon Chapter)
This is a national organization of college and university students interested in developing business leadership and understanding of American business enterprise. State leadership conferences are held for students to participate in competitive events such as job interview competitions, information management competitions, etc. Winners are then eligible to compete in national leadership conferences.
Student Senate
The primary mission of this organization is to provide coordination for the College's extracurricular activities and to be a liaison between the students and the College. Based on the idea that there are certain services that students can best provide for themselves, the Student Senate has organized club sales and sponsored "all-college" activities, such as annual school picnics, cookouts, pizza parties, community involvement, and many more activities.