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University Catalogue 2016–2017 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE 2016–2017 AN AMERICAN EDUCATION, A BRITISH SETTING, A GLOBAL FUTURE WELCOME TO RICHMOND, THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN LONDON. Located in one of the great world capitals, Richmond Richmond has campuses in two of London’s distinguishes itself as a truly international University most appealing communities: Richmond-upon- by enrolling students from more than 100 countries. Thames and Kensington. The Richmond Hill campus, which dates back to the founding The University’s academic programme, which of Richmond College in 1843, is the location encompasses business, communications, for first-year and second-year students. international relations, and the arts, reflects the Upper-division students typically relocate to American tradition of broad-based core studies, the campus in Kensington, Central London, the Liberal Arts. where graduate studies are also pursued. Significantly, Richmond’s underlying theme is Accredited in both the US and the UK, globalism. The 21st century needs leaders who are Richmond provides an American education keenly aware of, and competent within, the diversity in a British setting, offering a comprehensive, existing in the world. The University’s academic and profoundly awakening, university degree programme is particularly relevant to those who experience for a global future. aspire to leadership positions on the world stage, whatever their chosen profession. \ 01 Construction of the Main Building at the Richmond Hill Richmond has been a voluntary subscriber to the QAA since campus began in 1841 and was completed in 1843, when it August 2009. In May 2013 the QAA conducted an Institutional opened as the Wesley Theological Institution. Later known Review, and Richmond was found to have met expectations in all as Richmond College, it became part of London University, review judgements including: the academic standards of the awards whose degrees it awarded until 1971. In 1972, it became the University offers, the quality and enhancement of student Richmond College, an independent, international, not-for- learning opportunities and the publication of information about profit, liberal arts college. Today the University is known as those opportunities. The full review report can be consulted at: Richmond, The American International University in London. http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Pages/Richmond- The-American-International-University-in-London.aspx Richmond is accredited by the Middle States Commission Richmond is approved by The Open University as an appropriate on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, organisation to offer higher education programmes leading PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission to Open University validated awards. on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognised by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council The information presented in this catalogue is accurate at for Higher Education Accreditation. Richmond is licensed to the time of publication. Richmond is, however, an evolving award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, institution and changes are regularly introduced to improve Master of Arts, and Master of Business Administration degrees the quality of the educational experience the University by the Department of Education in the State of Delaware. offers. Consequently, Richmond reserves the right to alter Richmond’s degrees are also designated by the Department course offerings, programmes, calendar, and regulations. for Education and Skills ( ) of Her Majesty’s Government in the However, when it does so, every effort will be made to inform United Kingdom (Recognised Awards) Statutory Order 2006 students of such changes. Further, students already enrolled (SI 3121) dated 23 November 2006. The University has been will not normally be required to meet degree requirements awarded an “A-rated” Tier 4 (Students) Sponsor’s Licence and not in effect at the time of their admission to the degree has been certified as a “Highly Trusted Sponsor” by the United programme. Students are responsible for being aware of and Kingdom UK Visas and Immigration Agency. abiding by the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the University, as they are described in the University catalogue and other student guides and handbooks. 02 / CONTENTS 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016–2018 40 Withdrawing from the University 41 Re-admission and Re-Registration 8 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 41 Academic Standing 8 Richmond’s Mission 43 Students with Special Educational Needs 8 Accreditation and Prevent 44 Conduct of Examinations 8 University Facilities 45 Petitions, Academic Appeals and Complaints 10 LIBRARY & INFORMATION RESOURCES 47 Completion of Study and Graduation 10 Library Services 48 The Data Protection Act, FERPA 10 Technology Services 48 Open University Validation 10 Responsible Use of Information Resources 50 Undergraduate Exit Awards 11 ADMISSION 51 GRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES 11 How to Apply 57 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND 11 University Admissions Office POLICIES RELATING TO STUDENTS 11 Application 57 Attendance and Lateness 12 Criteria for Admissions 58 Policy on Lateness to Classes and Examinations 13 Deferral of Place 59 Policy on Late Submission of Coursework 13 Admitted Student Procedures 60 Exceeding Word Limit and Question Choice Policy 13 Readmission to the University 60 Academic Integrity 13 Further Information 62 Disability and Individual Specific Arrangements 14 UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE in Assessment 14 Scholarships 61 Examination Policy and Procedures 14 Richmond University Employment 68 Interventions and Probation 14 Maintaining a Richmond Scholarship 68 Policy on Academic Probation and Dismissal or Other Richmond Financial Assistance 69 Substitutions and Exemptions 15 Scholarships and Financial Assistance 70 Academic Appeals Policy & Grade Challenges 74 Academic-related Complaints Procedure 19 STUDENT & CAMPUS LIFE 77 Student Conduct: Academic Areas 19 Department of Student Affairs 79 University Assessment Norms 19 New Students 80 University Feedback Norms 19 Office of Residence Life 19 Counselling and Health Services 82 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES 20 Office of Student Leadership 82 Undergraduate Programmes 20 Recreational Sports 82 School of General Education 20 Student Government 83 Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Courses 20 Student Programmes and Events 86 Academic Literacies Programme 20 Study Abroad Office 88 Bachelors and Masters Degree Programmes 99 Minors and Certificate Programmes 21 RICHMOND’S GLOBAL 105 International Internship Programme ALUMNI NETWORK 106 PROGRAMMES BASED 22 TUITION & FEES OUTSIDE LONDON 22 University Fees 106 The Florence Study Centre 22 Payment Deadlines 108 The Rome Study Centre 24 Housing and Meals 114 Richmond International Academic 25 Withdrawals and Refunds Soccer Academy (RIASA), Leeds 26 Graduate Programmes 26 Richmond International Academic 117 COURSE INFORMATION Soccer Academy (RIASA) 117 A guide to Course Designations 120 Course Descriptions – London and Leeds 27 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Campuses 27 Department of Academic 252 Course Descriptions – Italian Study Centres Affairs and Quality Assurance 274 Richmond International Summer School (RISS) 27 Credit Hour Policy 29 Department of Registry Services 278 ADMINISTRATION 30 Transfer Credit Policy 278 Honorary Degree Recipients 32 Orientation 282 Board of Trustees 32 Academic Advising 284 University Full-Time Administrative Staff 33 Registration 287 University Part-Time Administrative Staff 34 Student Status 288 University Full-Time Faculty 34 Attendance Requirements 291 University Part-Time Faculty 35 Course and Programme Structures 295 Enquiries 35 Courses 296 Location Maps 39 Leave of Absence 298 Notes CONTENTS \ 03 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016/17 – 2017/18 FALL 2016 0 29 Aug-2 Sep 29 Aug = Bank Holiday; 30 Aug to 2 Sep 2016: Move-in, Orientation and Registration 1 5-9 Sep 5 Sep = First Day of Classes; Add/Drop all week 2 12-16 Sep 3 19-23 Sep 4 26-30 Sep 1-2 Oct Re-sit exams 5 3-7 Oct Academic Advising meetings for Priority Registration 6 10-14 Oct Priority Registration for Spring and Summer 2017 7 17-21 Oct Mid-term assessment 24-28 Oct FALL BREAK/ TUTORIAL WEEK 8 31 Oct - 4 Nov 9 7-11 Nov 10 14-18 Nov 11 21-25 Nov 12 28 Nov - 2 Dec 28 Nov 5.00 pm = Last day to withdraw 13 5-9 Dec 9 Dec = Last day of classes 14 12-16 Dec Final Exams 19-23 Dec 26 Dec - 6 Jan SPRING 2017 0 9-13 Jan 9 to 13 Jan = Move In, Orientation, Registration 1 16-20 Jan 16 Jan = First day of classes; Add/Drop all week 2 23-27 Jan 3 30 Jan - 3 Feb 4 6-10 Feb 11-12 Feb Re-sit exams 5 13-17 Feb Academic Advising meetings in preparation for Priority Registration 6 20-24 Feb Priority Registration for Fall 2016 7 27 Feb - 3 Mar Mid-term assessment 6-10 Mar SPRING BREAK/ TUTORIAL WEEK 8 13-17 Mar 9 20-24 Mar 10 27-31 Mar 11 3-7 Apr 12 10-14 Apr 10 Apr 5.00 pm = Last day to withdraw; 14 Apr = Good Friday 13 17-21 Apr 17 Apr = Easter Monday 14 24-28 Apr 24 Apr: Makeup Monday; 25 Apr: Makeup Friday; 26, 27 & 28 Apr EXAMS 1-5 May 1 May = Bank Holiday, 2 & 3 May EXAMS 8-12 May 12 May 5.00 pm = Final Deadline for Grade Submission 15-19 May 18 22-26 May 25 May = Congregation 04 / ACADEMIC CALENDAR *Please note that the University reserves the right to make necessary changes to the 2016–18 Academic Calendar dates SUMMER 2017 (please note changes to dates as published in the 2015-2016 catalogue) 1 22-26 May 22-23 May: Move-in, Orientation and Registration; 24 May = First day of classes; 24-25 May = Add/Drop 2 29 May - 2 Jun 3 5-9 Jun Mid-term assessment
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