Spring 2026 | Cohort II - Introduction to African American Community Archives Theory Course Registration Form

Spring 2026 | Cohort II - Introduction to African American Community Archives Theory Course Registration Form

This 3-month university-level online seminar course includes six live, interactive sessions. Highlights: real-time engagement with instructors and peers, structured schedule with deadlines, and interactive assignments.For the full course schedule and overview, visit: https://www.aacat1870.info/A Pre-Course Syllabus is also available. Participants are encouraged to review it carefully to understand the full structure of the course, including session dates, assignment deadlines, and discussion prompts.
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Part I: Student Information

Student Demographic Enrollment Data | This course is designed for lifelong learners, educators, librarians, archivists, and historians and for those who work in Black Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (BGLAM)
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Submit a 200-word bio.*
Part II: Course Student Background Knowledge

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How familiar are you with your family history?*

I know my family history on my father and mother's side.I know my family history on my father's side.I know a little about my family history.I do not know my family history.
How familiar are you with your community history?*

I have a great deal of knowledge about my community historyI know some things about my community's history.I am unaware about my community history.
Have you ever conducted or participated in an oral history before?*

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Have you ever participated in an online course, particularly one that uses Canvas? Course could have been taken at a University, community college, or historical society.*

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Why have you decided to enroll in this course? (100 word max.)*
Part III: Supplementary Course Information

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Does the student have any disabilities, illness, medical conditions, personal problems, etc. that can affect his/her virtual classes/study?*
Internet Access & Course Participation RequirementAll participants must have reliable internet access to fully engage with the course.You will be expected to attend six scheduled live sessions over the 3-month course period and actively participate in weekly online discussions, including team-based collaboration and posting in the course forums.Do you have internet access and are you able to participate in the scheduled live discussions?*
Technology: Are you familiar with any of the following platforms: Google Sites, Weebly, or WordPress? Have you ever created a website or digital project using one of these tools?*
How did you learn about this virtual course?

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📌 Important Dates

1. Regular Registration
December 4, 2024 – January 4, 2025

2. Pre-Registration Deadline 🟣
December 8, 2025 @ 11:59 PM CST
(Qualifies for Tuition Assistance — limited availability)

3. Tuition Assistance Ends 💰
December 15, 2025

4. Late Registration Deadline ⚠️
February 28, 2025 @ 11:59 PM CST

5. Spring Online Course 🖥️
March 28 – June 27, 2026
Course Enrollment & Withdrawal Policy

Upon enrollment, students immediately gain access to:

An optional pre-course meeting with the professor
The pre-course syllabus
Because of this early access and the self-paced structure, no refunds are issued once registration is completed.

Students will also receive an invitation email to attend Pre-Course Week, where they can engage with the professor and access course materials ahead of the official start.

If you choose to withdraw from the course, you may:

Defer enrollment to the next semester at no additional cost, or
Cancel enrollment by paying a $125 cancellation fee
All cancellation fees support our Student Scholarship Fund, helping students in need and future cohorts access educational opportunities.

All requests for transfers, substitutions, or deferrals must be submitted in writing and approved by Dr Keeton before the start of the selected future course.

Enrollment in this course constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of this policy.
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Late-Registration Fall/Winter Course Enrollment/Winter Cohort 1 - EnrollmentNo tuition assistance is available at this rate. You must either pay in full now or, if you need to budget the cost, use the Pay Later option to submit your tuition when completing this form. Please note: using the Pay Later option is entirely at your own discretion.*
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Need-based Partial Scholarship | AACAT-1870: African American Community Archives TheoryOpens January 1 – January 15, 2026 This scholarship is for individuals facing financial barriers and covers the full cost of the course. Limited scholarships available. If this option is locked when you try to register, it means all scholarships have already been claimed.
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Spring 2026 | Cohort II - Introduction to African American Community Archives Theory Course Registration Form

Part I: Student Information

Education & Career Background