The document summarizes important information and resources for distance learning students in BGSU's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. It outlines sections in the ATE Community site including advising and program information, tutorials for new students, and faculty contacts. Important resources listed are course descriptions, cooperative education requirements, and forms. Links provided give access to the course catalog, transfer credit evaluations, and lists of online courses offered by Ohio colleges.

1. BGSU – Community I’m a distance learner, why is the Community section important? A closer look into the Advanced Technological Education Student Community.

3. Important information included ATE Advising and program information, a tutorial for new students, what it means to be an online student and faculty information.

7. Forms for CBE are available on community site.

9. Course Applicability System (CAS) http://miami.transfer.org/cas/ - Course equivalent guides for taking classes at other colleges and validates the course transfer requirements.

10. Ohio Learns - http://www.ohiolearns.org/ - provides a list of available online courses through Ohio colleges. The ATE Community site also provides links to many of the BGSU sites such as the BGSU Home page, Bookstore, Bursar’s office, Legal Services, Registration and Records, Financial Aid, Tech support, Adult Learners Services, and the Writer’s Lab.