2016 – 2017 College Catalog
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INQUIRIES Mailing Addresses: Main Campus: Extension Center: (mailing address) Trocaire College Russell J. Salvatore School of 360 Choate Avenue Hospitality & Business Buffalo, NY 14220-2094 6681 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221 Website: www.trocaire.edu Telephone Directory Dial direct to the desired office. Area Code: 716 General Information (Switchboard) ………… 826-1200 Academic Programs Academic Affairs Office ………………………… 827-2471 Computer Network Administration …………….. 827-4300 Admissions Office ………………………………. 827-2545 Diagnostic Medical Sonography ……………… 827-2497 Advisement & Career Services Office ………... 827-2444 Echocardiography ………………………………. 827-2497 Alumni Services …………………………………. 827-4344 General Studies …………………………………. 827-2466 Bookstore ………………………………………… 827-2437 Health Information Technology ……………….. 827-2560 Chief Enrollment Officer………………………… 827-2450 Healthcare Informatics ………….……………… 827-2560 Communications Office (Public Relations)…… 827-4347 Hospitality Management ……………………….. 827-4304 Development & Community Engagement…….. 827-4344 Human Resource Management ……………….. 827-4309 Disability Services……………………………….. 827-2412 Massage Therapy ………………………………. 827-2492 Distance Learning Education Coordinator……. 827-2557 Medical Assistant ……………………………….. 827-2563 Financial Aid Office …………………………….. 827-2416 Nursing (A.A.S.) …………………………………. 827-2407 Help Desk ………………………………………... 827-4330 Nursing (B.S.) …………………………………… 827-2407 Health Office……………………………………… 827-2489 Nutrition and Dietetics…………………………… 827-4307 Human Resource Office ……………………….. 827-2559 Practical Nursing ……………………………....... 827-2407 Library, Rachel R. Savarino ……………………. 827-2434 Radiologic Technology …………………………. 827-2443 Mission and Service …………………………….. 827-2483 Surgical Technology ……………………………. 827-2454 Opportunity Program (TOP) …………………… 827-2562 President …………………………………………. 827-2423 Registrar …………………………………………. 827-2485 Registration Office ……………………………… 827-2415 Russell J. Salvatore School of Hospitality and Business …………………….. 827-4300 Seneca Street Building………………………….. 827-4320 Special Events (Fundraising) ………………….. 827-4344 Student Accounts (Billing)……………………… 827-2427 Student Affairs Office …………………………… 827-2481 Testing (Accuplacer) ……………………………. 827-2545 Tours, Campus ………………………………….. 827-2545 Transcripts ……………………………………….. 827-2469 Veteran’s Services …………………………..….. 827-2553 Workforce Development ……………………..… 827-4310 For updated information please consult the Trocaire College Website. 1 President’s Welcome Welcome to Trocaire College, where lives are transformed. We work to ensure our students will be graduates of choice in career-oriented professions. By enrolling at Trocaire College, you are taking an important step in your journey toward a career of achievement and a life of purpose. Unique benefits of a Trocaire education include: Excellent career outcomes and opportunities for lifelong education Personal attention and support services to help students succeed A comprehensive, quality liberal arts foundation A culture committed to personal enrichment and service in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy A competitive private-college tuition coupled with financial aid resources Extraordinarily high alumni satisfaction rates Whether they come straight from the halls of high school or are returning to the classroom after years in the workforce, our students are driven, determined and passionate about their futures. Your experiences here—the hands-on clinicals and internships, program-specific courses from faculty who are experts in their field, liberal arts classes that enhance critical thinking skills—will prepare you for the opportunities that await in the working world. This catalog provides a comprehensive view to the academic offerings and student support services we provide at the College. It also includes information that can be helpful to you as you navigate your experience while you pursue your educational goals. As president of Trocaire, I’m excited about the commitment our faculty, staff and administrators make every day to support you and your academic goals. You should be proud to be part of such a caring higher educational community that embodies the Mercy traditions of our founders. I wish you much educational and personal success this year! Sincerely, Bassam M. Deeb, Ph.D. President Trocaire College 2 Trocaire at a Glance History: A private coeducational Catholic college with a strong liberal arts core, established by the Buffalo Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy in 1958. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York. Student Enrollment: Approximately 1,369 students Student / Faculty Ratio: 11 / 1 Location: Main Campus: 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 – behind Mercy Hospital and adjacent to Cazenovia Park. 2262 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 Extension Center: 6881 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 (Mailing Address) Residence: 94% of students are from Erie County 6% of students are from surrounding counties Financial Aid: Over 96% of Trocaire Students receive some form of financial assistance. Programs of Study: Bachelor Degree Programs: Healthcare Informatics* Nursing Associate Degree Programs: Computer Network Administration* General Studies Health Information Technology Healthcare Informatics* Hospitality Management* Human Resource Management* Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Nursing Nutrition and Dietetics* Radiologic Technology Surgical Technology Certificate Programs: Computer Network Administration* Diagnostic Medical Sonography Echocardiography Healthcare Informatics* Hospitality Management* Human Resource Management* Massage Therapy Practical Nursing *For these programs, all courses except one are held at the Extension Center. The remaining course must be taken at the main campus. Workforce Development / Life Long Learning: Offering a variety of professional, credit-free and CEU courses. While the catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, all information including statements of fees, course offerings, admissions and graduation requirements is subject to change without notice or obligation. Please check the college website for any updated information as it relates to this catalog at http://my.trocaire.edu/academics/registrar/ 3 Table of Contents President’s Welcome ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Trocaire at a Glance ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 2 Academic Calendar ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 General Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 5 Directions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Admissions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Workforce Development / Life Long Learning ………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Tuition ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 13 Financial Aid Information ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 16 Student Services………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 Academic Policies and Procedures …………………………………………………………………………………………..... 30 Degrees and Programs of Study ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43 Course Descriptions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 82 Directories: Board of Trustees ……………………………………………………………………………................................... 103 Administration …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 104 Faculty …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 106 Clinical Affiliation Agreements ………………………………………………………………………………………… 108 Advisory Councils …………………………………………………………………………….................................... 110 Index ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 112 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Trocaire College does not discriminate in admission, employment, in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other institutionally administered programs, on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived, race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, domestic violence victim status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Retaliation against an individual because he or she made a complaint, testified or participated in any manner in an investigation or proceeding will not be tolerated and is unlawful under Civil Rights laws. Civil Rights Compliance Officer Inquiries concerning the college’s non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Compliance and Diversity Coordinator 360 Choate Avenue, Room 321 Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 827-2461 [email protected] For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please contact: New York Office Telephone: (646) 428-3900 Office for Civil Rights FAX: (646) 428-3843 U.S. Department of Education TDD: (800) 877-8339 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor Email: [email protected] New York, NY 10005-2500 http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.pdf SEXUAL HARASSMENT STATEMENT It is the policy of Trocaire College to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are respected. In keeping with this principle, the sexual harassment or sexual assault of any member of the campus community is considered unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated. Retaliation against anyone who lodges a complaint or participates in an investigation will not