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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CATALOG For the Academic Year 2015-16 The electronic version is the official version of the college catalog. Where differences exist among versions, the electronic version takes precedence. http://tabor.edu/adult/student-resources/. i INVITATION TO TABOR COLLEGE Catalogs, dreams, and plans seem to go together. As a kid, when a catalog came, I would page through it and dream about what I saw and make plans to acquire whatever captured my attention. The Tabor College Academic Catalog is similar in nature. On these pages you will find information that will inspire you to make plans to fulfill your vocational dreams. Degree programs, major fields of study, and course descriptions give you the content that will prepare you for your chosen vocation. Questions that you have about financial aid, degree requirements, and adult-oriented student services are answered. Procedures and steps that you will need to take to enroll in Tabor College are listed. All of this is to assist you as you work to make your vocational dream become a reality. Tabor College is committed to preparing you for a life of learning, work, and service for Christ and His Kingdom. These pages are designed to help you get started on the path of your vocational goals becoming a reality in your life. Enjoy the dreaming. Begin making your plans. And do not hesitate to contact us directly either by phone, email, or going to our website and finding out more about how Tabor can help your vocational dreams become a reality. With Joy, Jules Glanzer President ii TABLE OF CONTENTS INVITATION TO TABOR COLLEGE .................................................................................................................................................... ii READERS GUIDE TO THE COLLEGE CATALOG ................................................................................................................................. iii ACCREDITATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ vii COLLEGE’S RIGHT TO ALTER POLICIES ........................................................................................................................................... vii POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION ............................................................................................................................................... vii ABOUT THE COLLEGE .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 MISSION VISION STATEMENT CORE VALUES COMMITMENTS BACCALAUREATE OUTCOMES TABOR’S HISTORY AND THE MENNONITE BRETHERN CHURCH DOCTRINE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 5 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION CRITERIA INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION CRITERIA UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT ADMISSION CRITERIA RN-BSN PROGRAM ADDITIONAL ADMISSION CRITERIA ADMISSION ON ACADEMIC PROBATION UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION PROCESS ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER CREDITS CAP ON TECHNICAL CREDIT READMISSION TO THE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11 FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) AWARD NOTICES SCHOLARSHIPS GOVERNMENT AND ELIGIBILITY-BASED AID VERIFICATION STATEMENT OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY FAILURE TO MEET SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS STANDARDS FINANCIAL AID APPEAL PROCEDURE FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION AND RE-ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY CONSUMER INFORMATION FERPA STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW STUDENT ACCOUNT SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................... 18 TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE LOCKED-IN TUITION PROGRAM DEPOSIT PAYMENT OPTIONS EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY / VETERANS BENEFITS PERSONAL FUNDS DROP/ WITHDRAW & REFUND POLICY CHARGE AND REFUND POLICY DROP/WITHDRAW FROM COURSE & REFUND PROGRAM WITHDRAW & REFUND iii BOOK FEES STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES STUDENT RIGHTS RELEASE OF TRANSCRIPTS AND REGISTRATION CREDIT ON ACCOUNT STUDENT RESOURCES & POLICY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 24 STUDENT LIFE TABOR COLLEGE POLICY STATEMENT ON SUBSTANCE USAGE NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION TABOR COLLEGE LIBRARY DRESS CODE STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE EXPECTATIONS AND VALUES DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES ACADEMIC INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 28 LEARNING PHILOSOPHY ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC ADVISING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES E-MAIL REGISTRATION ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION TERM CONFIRMAITON EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ENROLLMENT STATUS CHANGES WITHDRAW ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAW DROPS AND WITHDRAWS WITHDRAW FROM THE COLLEGE EFFECT ON WITHDRAW ON GPA STUDENTS IN THE MILITARY, NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVES ONSITE ATTENDANCE POLICY ONLINE ATTENDANCE POLICY DETERMINING ATTENDANCE ONLINE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY PROCEDURAL GUIDE FOR DEALING WITH ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY APPEALS ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCESS ACADEMIC PROBATION AND SUSPENSION ACADEMIC DISMISSAL GRADING POLICY INCOMPLETES CLASSIFICATION COURSE NUMBERS COURSE CANCELATION UPPER-LEVEL COURSE CRITERIA AUDITING COURSES TCAGS GPA PREREQUISITES COURSE REPEATS INDEPENDENT STUDY POLICY ALTERNATIVE COLLEGE CREDIT EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS iv ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM (AP) INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP) DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NONTRADITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT (DANTES) PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND MILITARY CREDIT PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ALTERNATIVE CREDIT PROCESS & TIMETABLES ACADEMIC HONORS DIRECTORY INFORMATION PUBLIC NOTICE ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 39 APPLYING TO GRADUATE ELIGIBLITY TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL POLICY DEADLINES FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR DEGREE MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECOND BACHELOR DEGREE DIPLOMAS GRADUATION HONORS DEGREE CONFERRAL DATES UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................................... 42 CORE CURRICULUM PROGRAM CORE CURRICULUM CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN URBAN MINISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 52 PERSONNEL ................................................................................................................................................................................. 78 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION TCAGS ADMINSTRATIVE PERSONNEL FACULTY MAPS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 86 TABOR COLLEGE IN WICHITA AND ONLINE TABOR COLLEGE HILLSBORO INDEX .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 88 v READER’S GUIDE TO THE COLLEGE CATALOG The catalog is one of the most important documents you will receive from Tabor College School of Adult and Graduate Studies (TCAGS). This catalog is designed to be a guide for a student’s education and therefore, students are responsible for knowing the contents of the catalog. Unless otherwise requested, the catalog under which you matriculated is the guide for your individual program. The most current version of the catalog for TCAGS is available at: http://tabor.edu/adult/student-resources/. Chapters: The catalog is divided into clearly labeled chapters. The Table of Contents lists the beginning page of each chapter along with location of topics within that chapter. The Index: If you are not sure in which chapter to look for specific information, refer to the index in the back of the catalog. Subjects of importance are listed in alphabetical order. Major Requirements: The chapter entitled “Undergraduate Academic Programs” includes a listing of the required courses for each major, minor or emphasis offered at TCAGS. Course Descriptions: The chapter entitled “Course Descriptions” contains the title, number, and description of all courses approved prior to the printing of this academic catalog, arranged alphabetically by prefix. Course Schedule: Your individual schedule can be found through logging onto My Tabor at: https://my.tabor.edu/ICS/Wichita/Academic_Services.jnz . Please contact our Tabor Education Consultants if you wish to visit or learn more about Tabor College in Wichita and Online. Learning to know the people,