Welcome
Welcome to College of Court Reporting (CCR). The time students spend at CCR will be a period of opportunity filled with exciting challenges and new experiences. The choices they make, the knowledge they gain, and the people they meet will have a tremendous impact on their future. Attending college gives many students a newfound sense of freedom that carries equally important responsibilities. We are committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives and proud to serve our students since 1984.
As you view our catalog, you will find resources and information to help you understand our educational goals for students. In addition, you will find that CCR faculty and staff take a personal interest in student achievement. Whatever your current walk in life, CCR has a career to meet your needs. We offer classes online through the Blackboard Learning Management System and utilize EV360 Ultimate Suite of software programs for realtime skill development and speed assessment. CCR instructors meet students where they are educationally in order to help them get to where they want to be. Additionally, job placement and financial aid assistance are available.
We are committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives and proud to serve our students for over 40 years. Our goal is your success!
History
Classes began at CCR in September 1984. The college was granted full accreditation by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education (ICOPE), now known as the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education (BPE), on January 1, 1985. It was granted approval to award an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Court Reporting by the same commission on August 14, 1985. Ultimately, the school was incorporated by the State of Indiana on September 3, 1985. Kay Moody founded CCR, while Jeff Moody was the corporation president and owner for over 30 years. The current corporation president, chief executive officer, and owner is James A. Bologa, who took ownership on July 1, 2024.
CCR was granted approval for its A.A.S. program by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) on November 1, 1987, and became NCRA’s first online certified program in the spring of 2006. The college was also a member in good standing with the Indiana Court Reporters Association (INCRA) before it dissolved in September 2022.
CCR became accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Certificates and Occupational Associate Degrees in September 1989 and maintained accreditation with ACICS through 2018. Subsequently, the court reporting program was granted approval by ACICS on May 23, 2001, to be delivered through online distance education. ACICS was identified as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education under the provisions of Public Law 82-550 and subsequent legislation, which requires the evaluation of such agencies and issuance of an official list by the Department.
CCR became nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in June 2018. DEAC is a recognized accrediting agency for distance education institutions by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.
Additionally, the college is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to offer Federal Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and Federal Direct Student Loans for those who qualify. In 2016, the college was granted a Provisional Program Participation Agreement with the United States Department of Education.
The career of judicial court reporter is as rewarding as it is demanding. Court reporters are responsible for a verbatim record of many different types of proceedings, including trials, depositions, and government hearings. The judicial court reporting educational program is organized to educate students for realtime judicial court reporting careers. CCR students learn a realtime translation theory and software that is suitable for broadcast captioning and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), so the application of court reporting skills and technology may be used to assist those who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. They also build a foundation to continue in these exciting careers with additional training.
The recommended course of study outlined in this catalog is designed to help students develop the skills and acquire the professional knowledge required of the competent and skilled technician in a variety of fields. Students who complete the program develop skill and accuracy in keyboarding, computerized machine shorthand technology, voice-to-text technology, realtime reporting, and court reporting procedures.
CCR operates on a semester schedule. Each year students attend three semesters lasting 15 academic weeks each. Any student enrolling in the college should have some basic skills in typing or keyboarding in addition to basic Windows based computer skills. If possible, the prospective student should enroll in a basic keyboarding course prior to attending the first semester of classes.
Statement of Legal Ownership
The following is the corporate organization of the College of Court Reporting, Inc.:
James A. Bologa, Owner
Officers of the Corporation:
James A. Bologa, President
Mission
The mission of the College of Court Reporting is to provide state-of-the-art instructional systems technologies and quality teaching techniques to educate students in the fields of realtime captioning and court reporting in an online environment. The College of Court Reporting is committed to providing a quality education to students that meet or exceed the standards of the national associations that represent and support court reporters, realtime writers, and related professions.
Goals and How They are Achieved
To fulfill their mission, the goals of CCR are to provide students with an education that exceeds industry standards and to place graduates with gainful employment in the fields relating to court reporting and realtime technology. CCR accomplishes these goals in the following manner:
- An intensive curriculum is offered as required by NCRA and recommended by the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) to train future realtime court reporters. A curriculum review may be initiated in accordance with suggestions from professional organizations and employers.
- The college creates an educational environment providing the learning experiences necessary to enter the workplace. Courses of study are reviewed, revised, and added when needed. Students are given hands-on experience in realtime computer-aided transcription (CAT software) and computer applications for the court reporter, captioner, and CART provider.
- The entire staff recognizes the responsibility of encouraging each student to succeed academically and to grow professionally to meet the challenging and changing needs of realtime technology, court reporting, and realtime reporting for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
- The college strives to improve its programs with the latest information technologies and teaching methods.
- The full court reporting curriculum is offered online over the Internet using CCR’s learning management system that was created and developed to meet the unique needs of court reporting education.
- An Associate of Applied Science degree is offered by meeting the requirements of the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education.
- An environment is present whereby all students are given hands-on experience in mock trials, hearings, and internships before entering the marketplace.
- Faculty have the qualifications and work experience necessary to teach. In addition to many possessing a bachelor’s degree or higher, many instructors possess court reporting certification: Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Certified Reporting Instructor (CRI) of NCRA, or Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR), Realtime Verbatim Reporter (RVR) of NVRA. Certified instructors earn college and continuing education credits whenever possible.
- Students are encouraged to attain and maintain the highest possible standards in their professional, academic, and private affairs. They are encouraged and prepared to attain court reporting certification - Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) - even though certification is not required by the State of Indiana for employment as a court reporter.
- Students are encouraged to continue their education and training beyond school by taking college courses and joining professional organizations, such as the NCRA, NVRA, the Illinois Court Reporters Association (ILCRA), or their respective state court reporting associations. They are encouraged to attend seminars and conventions and engage in a variety of continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities.
Physical Facilities
In December 2016, the college relocated to a new facility located in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana, which is in compliance with federal, state, and local codes for occupancy and safety.
The college’s building, equipment, furniture, and surroundings more than meet the needs of all of its online students. Students are welcome to visit the college when in the area by calling 866-294-3974 and scheduling an appointment.
Business Hours
Normal business hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The college is closed on weekends, designated federal holidays, as well as Good Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. Faculty, staff, and administrators may be contacted through their respective CCR email accounts outside of business hours.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The College of Court Reporting adheres to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. CCR is committed to maintaining a community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its students and staff; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the college seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The college believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches life.
The College of Court Reporting views, evaluates, and treats all persons in any college-related activity or circumstance in which they may be involved solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics.
The College of Court Reporting prohibits discrimination against any member of the college community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. The college will conduct its programs, services, and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and orders and in conformance with the procedures and limitations as set forth in the grievance policy, which provides specific contractual rights and remedies. Additionally, the college promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
If you have questions about this Nondiscrimination Policy, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”), or if you believe you have been discriminated against based on your membership in a protected class, please contact Natalie Kijurna, Director of Compliance/Title IX Coordinator at (886) 294-3974 or natalie.kijurna@ccr.edu.
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