Introduction
Lincoln University is an institution of higher education committed to training today's professionals for tomorrow's challenges by preparing self-directed adult courses through on-line services to achieve a professional education. It is convenient - you set your own pace in the security of your own home or business. On-line information services provide a huge array of databases to supplement your academic lessons. It is tailored for the home user and specifically designed for the corporate client. It is a user friendly system delivering learning and teaching strategies on the cutting edge of technology. For adult learners seeking a higher education it provides a unique delivery system to earn your degree, and further your professional training, as well as enhance your self-esteem.

Purpose
Lincoln University was founded to educate and train the professional business person and public servant in the most effective and efficient manner with the least amount of inconvenience to the learner. Concerned with providing a quality education for professionals who cannot attend a university full-time, the university has an education system that relies on distance-learning, an innovative method of instruction that fits a busy, productive life style. The student should expect a Lincoln University education will turn the computer at home or business into a classroom. The student should expect to be freed from the hassle of traffic gridlock, scheduled classes, missed assignments, and time constraints not compatible with the busy executive, manager, or career directed employee. A Lincoln University education should allow the student to experience family or business crises without penalizing the educational progress.

Mission
The mission of Lincoln University is to train today's professional for tomorrow's challenges by preparing self-directed adult courses through on-line services to achieve a professional education. It is convenient - you set your own pace in the security of your own home or business. On-line information services provide a huge array of databases to supplement your academic lessons. It is tailored for the home user and specifically designed for the corporate client; it is a type of education best suited for individuals, families, and communities who understand that full-time attendance in a traditional education program is not always an option. It is a user friendly system delivering learning and teaching strategies on the cutting edge of technology. For adult learners seeking a higher education it provides a unique delivery system to earn your degree and further your professional training as well as enhance your self-esteem.

Academic Year
Lincoln University ON-LINE is available for student enrollment 365 days a year. ON-LINE services can be accessed day or night at the students convenience.

Office Hours
The University Offices are closed on all Federal holidays. Office hours are 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. (Eastern Time).

Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy
The University admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin, religion, or gender. All rights, privileges, programs and activities are accorded all students on an equal basis. The University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sexual Harrassment Policy
Whether verbal or physical, in person or by telephone, sexual harassment is an act of aggression. The University encourages students and employees to confront sexual harasses, to report incidents and/or to seek advice and assistance. Lincoln University has both a moral and legal obligation to investigate all complaints of sexual harassment and to pursue sanctions when warranted.

Student Grievance Procedures
A student wishing to make a complaint against a faculty member, employee or another student regarding an alleged wrong should register that complaint with the University President's Office. He will then refer or direct the complaint to the appropriate University official. On making the complaint, the student will be advised of the next step, depending on the nature of the complaint. The first step would be to attempt to resolve the complaint informally. If the complaint is resolved satisfactorily to all parties concerned, then the case shall be closed, with a written notice to that effect sent to the complaintant and the respondent. If no informal resolution is possible, and the student wishes to pursue the complaint, the grievance will be referred to an Ombudsman such as the Better Business Bureau. The decision of the Ombudsman will be final and both parties to the complaint will be notified.

Termination of Enrollment
Lincoln University may terminate a student's enrollment for any of the following reasons:

Falsifying information on the application or any other document makes a student subject to immediate termination.
Cheating. Any student altering the results of the mid-term examination or final examination or plagiarizing their final research paper will be terminated.,br> Students are allowed to take an examination three times, students who do not pass on the third time are subject to termination.
Failure to progress through the assigned course work and research requirements within a reasonable period of time will subject the student to termination.
Non-payment of tuition.

Library Services
Students are encouraged to join local public libraries. Students can access ON-LINE library services available on Internet and World Wide Web (WWW). For example, the New York Public Library's data system is open to any one and free. Search for New York Public Library on the WWW. Many data bank research services are available to students at local community colleges and public and private universities for a small fee.