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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY S CHOOL OF G RADU ATE ST U DI ES 2018-2019 H IG H ER V ALUES IN H IG H ER E D U C AT I O N Western Illinois University Graduate Catalog 2018-2019 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455-1390 WIU Telephone: (309) 298-1414 Text Telephone: (309) 298-4444 Graduate School Telephone: (309) 298-1806 or (877) WIU-GRAD Graduate School Fax: (309) 298-2345 E-mail Address: [email protected] WIU Website: wiu.edu Graduate School Website: wiu.edu/grad Western Illinois University-Quad Cities 3300 River Drive Moline, IL 61265-5881 Telephone: (309) 762-9481 Text Telephone: (309) 762-6974 Fax: (309) 762-6989 Website: wiu.edu/qc Western Illinois University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Information about the Commission may be obtained by contacting the Commission offices and staff at ncahlc.org or telephone (312) 263-0456. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as irrevocable contractual commitments between Western Illinois University and the student. The University reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements contained herein at any time within the student’s term of residence. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois • 7/2018 • 200 • 18138 1 For More Information Inquiries about Western Illinois University are welcome. Please direct all inquiries to the appropriate departments listed below. Athletics Academic Departments and Schools Department of Intercollegiate Athletics .... (309) 298-1190 Accounting and Finance ..............................(309) 298-1152 Biological Sciences ..................................... (309) 298-1546 Billing Questions Business Administration .............................(309) 298-2442 Billing and Receivables Office ................... (309) 298-1831 Chemistry .................................................... (309) 298-1538 College Student Personnel ......................... (309) 298-1183 Counseling Center (Macomb) ............... (309) 298-2453 Communication ........................................... (309) 298-1507 Computer Sciences.......................................(309) 298-1452 Disability Services Counselor Education ...................................(309) 762-1876 Disability Resource Center ......................... (309) 298-2512 Curriculum and Instruction........................ (309) 298-1961 Earth, Atmospheric, and Geographic Financial Aid Information Sciences .............................. (309) 298-1648 Financial Aid Office ....................................(309) 298-2446 Economics and Decision Sciences..............(309) 298-1153 Educational Studies..................................... (309) 298-1183 Graduate School .......................................(309) 298-1806 Engineering Technology ............................ (309) 298-1091 Toll-free ............................................... (877) WIU-GRAD English ......................................................... (309) 298-1103 Fax ............................................................ (309) 298-2345 Health Sciences and Social Work .............. (309) 298-1076 History ......................................................... (309) 298-1053 Health Insurance Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs ..............(309) 298-2637 Student Insurance Office............................ (309) 298-1882 Institute for Environmental Studies .......... (309) 298-1632 Kinesiology .................................................. (309) 298-1981 Health Services Law Enforcement and Justice Administration ......................................... (309) 298-1038 Beu Health Center ......................................(309) 298-1888 Liberal Arts and Sciences ........................... (309) 298-2214 Mathematics and Philosophy ..................... (309) 298-1054 Housing Museum Studies ...........................(309) 762-9481, ext. 266 University Housing and Dining Services ....................................................(309) 298-3000 Music ............................................................ (309) 298-1544 Physics ......................................................... (309) 298-1596 Center for International Studies Political Science .......................................... (309) 298-1055 International Admissions............................(309) 298-2426 Psychology................................................... (309) 298-1593 Reading ........................................................ (309) 298-1961 Library ........................................................ (309) 298-2705 Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration ......................................... (309) 298-1967 Sociology and Anthropology ..................... 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(309) 298-1690 College of Fine Arts and Communication ........................................(309) 298-1618 Libraries ....................................................... (309) 298-2762 2 Table of Contents General Information The History and Heritage of Western Illinois University ..................................................... 8 The Present and Future of Western Illinois University ........................................................ 8 Our Vision ............................................................................................................................... 9 Our Mission ............................................................................................................................ 9 Our Values .............................................................................................................................. 9 Mission of the Graduate School ............................................................................................ 9 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 9 Comments and Complaints ...................................................................................................10 Equal Opportunity and Access .............................................................................................11 Religious Observance Policy ................................................................................................11 Student Right-to-Know ..........................................................................................................12 Administrative Organization .................................................................................................12 Academic Colleges ................................................................................................................12 Trustees of the University .....................................................................................................14 Officers of the University ......................................................................................................14 Graduate Council ...................................................................................................................14 Campus and Facilities The University .......................................................................................................................16 Housing ..................................................................................................................................16 University Libraries ................................................................................................................17 Laboratories, Clinics, and Special Facilities .........................................................................17 University Union ....................................................................................................................19 Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus ............................................................... 20 University Services and Special Programs Alumni Association ...............................................................................................................22 Athletics..................................................................................................................................22 Campus Recreation ................................................................................................................22 Career Development Center .................................................................................................23 Center for International Studies ............................................................................................23 Counseling Center .................................................................................................................23