ACADEMIC CATALOG 2009-2010 Table of Contents Board of Directors
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ACADEMIC CATALOG 2009‐2010 Table of Contents Board of Directors ........................................................................................................ 2 Information Sources ..................................................................................................... 3 Calendar ....................................................................................................................... 4 The College ................................................................................................................... 7 Accreditation and Memberships ................................................................................... 9 Academic Support Services ......................................................................................... 10 Admissions ................................................................................................................. 11 Financial Assistance .................................................................................................... 16 Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................... 24 Evening and Weekend Programs ................................................................................. 30 Service Learning .......................................................................................................... 32 Center for Transcultural Learning ................................................................................ 34 Study Abroad .............................................................................................................. 37 Student Life & Development ....................................................................................... 38 Academic Regulations and Information ...................................................................... 45 Degree Requirements ................................................................................................. 64 Academic Programs .................................................................................................... 68 Courses of Study (Core Curriculum and Course Descriptions) ...................................... 70 Administration and Faculty ....................................................................................... 220 Cooperating Agencies ............................................................................................... 237 9/29/2009 60 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair of the Board Chair Elect Terry J. Kroeger Doug Wilwerding President & CEO Managing Principal Omaha World Herald The Optimas Group, LLC Secretary Treasurer Pamela A. Christianson Lloyd A. Meyer Vice President & CFO Managing Principal CD Centre Leo A Daly Patrick J. Corrigan Kathleen C. Dodge President & CEO President & CEO Access Bank NEI Global Relocation Bernice Haney, Ph.D. ‘62 Roger M. Helgoth Community Leader President Kirkham Michael Jane Huerter Weekly Carol Kontor Community Leader Community Leader Marcia Koory Wende Kotouc Portfolio Manager/Principal/VP Research Community Advisor Pflug Koory, LLC American National Bank Joan Laughlin, Ph.D. ‘62 Steven S. Martin Community Leader President & CEO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Marie Micheletto, RSM ‘62 Daniel K. O’Neill Psychotherapist & Consultant President Alegent Hospice/Home Health First National of Nebraska Daniel Padilla Marilyn Ross, RSM ‘64 Regional Branch Manager Executive Director First National Bank Holy Name Housing Corporation Michon Rozmajzl, RSM, Ph.D. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, Ph.D. Professor Emerita President Boise State University College of Saint Mary 9/29/2009 61 Information Sources For specific information concerning the College, write or call one of the following: General Affairs of the College Information Center (399‐2400) Academic Information Vice President for Academic Affairs (399‐2693) Student Development Vice President for Student Development (399‐2422) Academic Records Registrar (399‐2442) Admissions Vice President for Enrollment Services (399‐2407) Financial Aid Director of Financial Aid (399‐2415) Business Matters Vice President for Financial Services (399‐2427) Gifts and Bequests Vice President for Institutional Advancement (399‐2477) Public Information Director of Public Relations (399‐2454) Alumnae Affairs Coordinator of Alumnae (399‐2456) Evening & CSM Saturday College Vice President for Enrollment Services (399‐2407) Student Accounts Express Center (399‐2429) Lincoln Campus ‐ Weekend College Lincoln Campus Director (489‐2900) In keeping with the Catholic principles upon which the College was founded and is operated, College of Saint Mary does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, or national origin. Although a college for women on the undergraduate level, College of Saint Mary is in compliance with applicable Federal and State laws prohibiting sex discrimination. College of Saint Mary is an equal opportunity employer. College of Saint Mary has made modifications to its buildings and grounds in order to provide all of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors with equal access to its programs, events and facilities. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the College has taken measures to assure that students with disabilities have access to its academic programs and to provide them with the auxiliary aids necessary to help them reach their degree objectives. For additional information, assistance in accommodating individual needs, or for the lodging of any complaints or grievances concerning these Federal regulations, contact the Achievement Center Director, (402) 399‐2366. The catalog is compiled and published by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, College of Saint Mary, 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68106; telephone, (402) 399‐2693. The information in this catalog was accurate at the time of publishing; it is subject to change without prior notice and without obligation. 9/29/2009 62 2009‐2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER: AUGUST 2009 Sat. 22 New students arrive for residence hall move‐in Sat. 22 Master in Organizational Leadership classes begin Mon. 24 ‐ Tue. 25 Advising/registration for students Wed. 26 Day and evening classes begin Fri. 28 – Sun. 30 Lincoln weekend classes begin #1 Fri. 28 Business Leadership classes begin Sat. 29 Master of Arts in Teaching classes begin September 2009: Wed. 2 Last day to drop/add/register late for day/evening classes Sat. 5 Labor Day weekend ‐ no classes Mon. 7 Labor Day ‐ college closed Fri. 11– Sun. 13 Lincoln weekend college #2 Mon. 14 Opening Convocation: Dedication of the 09‐10 Academic Year ‐1PM Fri 18 – Sun. 20 Homecoming weekend Fri. 25 – Sun 27 Lincoln weekend college #3 October 2009: Fri. 9 – Sun. 11 Lincoln weekend college #4 (mid‐term) Mon. 12 – Fri. 16 Mid‐term week Mon. 19 – Tue. 20 Fall break – no classes Fri. 23 – Sun. 25 Lincoln weekend college #5 Mon. 26 – Fri. Nov. 6 Focused registration for spring and summer 2010 November 2009: Fri. 6 – Sun 8 Lincoln weekend college #6 Fri. 20 5:00 p.m. – last day to withdraw from Lincoln and day/evening classes Fri. 20 – Sun. 22 Lincoln weekend college #7 Mon. 23 All Campus Thanksgiving Luncheon Wed. 25 – Sun. 29 Thanksgiving vacation for students Thu. 26 – Fri. 27 Thanksgiving holiday ‐ college closed Sat. 28 Thanksgiving holiday ‐ no classes December 2009: Fri. 4 – Sun. 6 Lincoln weekend college #8 (finals) Tue. 15 – Fri. 18 Final exams Sun. 20 Winter graduation – TBA Mon. 21 Christmas vacation for students begins Thu. 24 – Thu. 31 College closed 9/29/2009 63 SPRING SEMESTER: January 2010: Fri. 1 New Year’s Day ‐ college closed Mon. 4 College offices open Fri. 8 Advising/Registration for New Students Mon. 11 Day and evening classes begin Fri. 15 Last day for late day/evening registration drop/add Fri. 15 – Sun. 17 Lincoln weekend classes begin Fri. 29 – Sun. 31 Lincoln weekend college #2 February 2010: Fri. 12 – Sun. 14 Lincoln weekend college #3 Fri. 26 – Sun. 28 Lincoln weekend college #4 (mid‐terms) March 2010: Mon. 1– Fri. 5 Mid‐term week Mon. 8 – Fri. 12 Spring break Fri. 12 – Sun. 14 Lincoln weekend college #5 Thu. 18 Spirit of Service Day Fri. 26 – Sun. 28 Lincoln weekend college #6 Mon. 22 – Fri. Apr. 2 Focused registration for fall 2010 April 2010: Thu. 1 5:00 p.m. last day to withdraw from day/evening classes Thu. 1 College closes at 5:00 p.m. for Easter break—no night classes Fri. 2 – Mon. 5 Easter break ‐ no classes Fri. 2 Good Friday ‐ college closed Fri. 9 5:00 p.m. last day to withdraw from Lincoln classes Fri. 9 – Sun. 11 Lincoln weekend college #7 Fri. 23– Sun. 25 Lincoln weekend college #8 (finals) Wed. 28 Student Scholars Day (no classes) May 2010: Mon. 3 Recognition day Mon. 10 – Thu. 13 Final exam week Fri. 14 Last day to drop, add, or register for Focus Five classes Sat. 15 BACCALAUREATE, Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, 5:00 p.m. HONORS CONVOCATION, Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, 7:30 p.m. HOODING CEREMONY, Lied Fitness Center, 7:30 p.m. CERTIFICATE CEREMONY, Gross Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Sun. 16 GRADUATION, Qwest Center, 10:30 a.m. 9/29/2009 64 SUMMER SESSIONS: May 2010: Mon. 17 – Fri. 21 Focus Five (summer session) Mon. 17 Practical Nursing program begins Thu. 20 Last day to withdraw from Focus Five class Fri. 21 Last day to drop, add, or register for three‐week session Fri. 21 – Sun. 23 Lincoln weekend college begins (summer) Mon. 24 Three‐week summer session begins (May 26 – June 12) Sat. 29 Memorial Day weekend ‐ no