Campbell University Bulletin Undergraduate Studies 2013-2015

Campbell University Bulletin Undergraduate Studies 2013-2015 Volume LXXXII No. 1 Revised 7/17/13 2 Academic Catalog 2013-2015 3 Welcome to Campbell University Introduction The Campbell University Bulletin of Undergraduate Studies 2013-2015 documents many aspects of the University, including its history and organization as well as its academic policies and procedures. The Campbell University Bulletin of Undergraduate Studies 2013-2015 on the web is the primary means of distributing the Bulletin. The terms "Catalog" and "Bulletin" are used synonymously throughout this document. Interested parties should always refer to the Campbell University web site for the most current version of and addenda to the Campbell University Bulletin at this address: http://www.campbell.edu/academics/catalog/ Copyright© 2013 Campbell University Welcome to Campbell! This catalog (or Bulletin) has been prepared to introduce you to Campbell University. Through it, you will learn of the talented and friendly student body, high-quality faculty, excellent academic programs, beautiful campus and facilities, and many friends who support Campbell and contribute to the fulfillment of its mission. As you read about Campbell, we want you to gain a perspective of what it would be like to live and study at one of the finest universities in the eastern United States. Selecting a quality university should include certain criteria. A school where the individual counts: Campbell University is a friendly campus where small classes encourage closer relationships among students and faculty. The individual student is very important to fellow students, faculty, and the administrative staff. Meaningful programs: With a tradition of academic excellence, Campbell readily introduces new programs that reflect changes in the professional and vocational developments of our nation and world. Intramural and intercollegiate athletics combine with academics to make Campbell an exciting place to study and play. A pleasant social and cultural environment: Campbell is a coeducational, church-related university located in central North Carolina. Students are enrolled from all counties, with most states along the Atlantic Seaboard represented in the student body. Students from more than forty-five foreign countries regularly attend Campbell. The distribution of male and female students is almost equal. The climate in Buies Creek is mild with the opportunity for outdoor sports throughout the year. Academic Catalog 2013-2015 4 Statements of Compliance Campbell University reaffirms its standing policy of nondiscrimination. It is the intention of the University to cooperate as fully as possible with the applicable requirements and provisions of the various state and federal employment, educational, and labor laws, including but not limited to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), or any other federal or state nondiscrimination laws, rules, or regulations. The University is committed to administering all educational programs and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, religion or disability, or status as a veteran, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to the recruitment, hiring, assignment, retention, and discharge of employees. Employees, students, and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to a violation of any of the foregoing laws. Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting the Vice President for Business and Treasurer at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 Under the provisions of this law, students in post-secondary education have the right to inspect and review their school records, as defined by law. Other than for "Directory Information," Campbell University will release information only with the student‘s written consent and/or in compliance with federal law and regulation, and will use "Directory Information" in the best interests of the student. "Directory Information" at Campbell University is defined as: name, academic majors and minors, academic classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.), and e-mail addresses. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 In accordance with Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Campbell University does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed to James O. Roberts, Post Office Box 97, Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) as amended (ADAAA) Campbell University complies with the provisions of this law. Inquiries may be directed to James O Roberts, Post Office Box 97, Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506. Academic Catalog 2013-2015 5 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681, et seq) Campbell University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for men and women, and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, religion or disability, or status as a veteran, exept where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law in admissions nor in the administration of educational programs, activities, and policies and Title IX requires it not discriminate in such a manner. Students who believe they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment in violation of this policy should follow the procedure outlined in the Student Handbook for a Title IX violation. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to: Mr. Robert C. Cogswell, Jr., Title IX Coordinator, 95 Bolton Rd., Buies Creek, NC, 27506, 910-893-1217/FAX 910-814-4361; [email protected]. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, District of Columbia Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202-1475. Telephone:(202) 453-6020; Facsimile:(202) 453-6021; Email: [email protected] If you believe you have been the subject of sexual assault, harassment, discrimination, or violence, this should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. The process involves an immediate initial investigation to determine if there is reasonable cause to believe the nondiscrimination policy has been violated. If so, the University will initiate a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation. This investigation is designed to provide a fair and reliable determination about whether the university‘s nondiscrimination policy has been violated. If so, the university will implement a prompt and effective remedy designed to end the discrimination, prevent its recurrence and address its effects. Please refer to the Student Handbook for the policy and procedures. Academic Facilities Academic facilities at Campbell University are designated primarily for use in the education of Campbell University students; other uses, although quite worthy in themselves, and of benefit to the community, are not to interfere with that primary function. Academic Catalog 2013-2015 6 The Application of this Bulletin to Campbell University Students: All students on all campuses who matriculate after August 1, 2013 will be governed by the provisions of this Bulletin (or Catalog); normally, students will graduate under the provisions of the Bulletin in force at the time of their initial registration and advisement so long as the student is continuously enrolled in a Campbell program. (Usually, this document is revised and reprinted on a two-year or three-year cycle.) Changes to policies between revisions of this document are posted on the University‘s website as addenda at this address: http://www.campbell.edu/academics/catalog. From one year to the next, subtle changes may occur in the majors and minors represented in the Bulletin. These changes are reflected in a student‘s degree audit. When students enter the University, the student file is ―stamped‖ with a bulletin year. Thus, students entering Campbell University in the fall semester 2013 will be ―stamped‖ with a 2013 starting term. The requirements for that starting term will be reflected in the Degree Audit system which is updated in August prior to the beginning of each fall semester. Students are responsible for the degree, major, and minor requirements for the academic year in which they enter the University. Furthermore, students are responsible for using the Degree Audit feature available to them through their WebAccess accounts to inform them of changes in course, major, and degree requirements associated with their unique catalog entrance date. The Degree Audit available to the student is the same instrument used by the Registrar‘s Office to perform final audits

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