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Page 1 of 332 Accredited by: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413 1 800 621 7440 hlcommission.org Ursuline College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, ethnic origin or handicap in the administration of its policies of admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, activities and practices. Page 2 of 332 A Message from the President At Ursuline College we are proud of our rich heritage and long history; we are also proud of our outstanding faculty and staff. We are most proud of our students, who are the heart and soul of this academic community. We welcome all students into our challenging and diverse learning environment, and we invite all to enjoy the opportunity to explore the remarkable worlds of knowledge and understanding. Together as a community, we grow and learn in a variety of academic disciplines, enhanced by a liberal arts core curriculum. We delve into a deeper understanding of ourselves as individuals and into the richness of other cultures in our world. We identify and clarify our values, and we work together to use those values to improve the society in which we live. Since 1871, Ursuline College, in the Catholic tradition, has fostered an atmosphere in which learners can express their ideas and beliefs, be respected as individuals, and find meaning in life. Founded by the Ursuline Sisters, the College espouses the Gospel values of contemplation, justice, and compassion, aiming to educate women and men to be knowledgeable and competent and to live their lives in a reflective, responsible manner. Welcome to Ursuline College. Your success is our primary objective. Allow us to share the excitement of learning with you. Yours, Christine De Vinne, OSU, Ph.D. President Page 3 of 332 TABLE OF CONTENTS History of the College Education Mission Nursing Vision UCAP (Ursuline College Accelerated Program) Core Values Philosophy Tuition and Fees Institutional Accreditation Financial Aid Alumnae Assessment of Student Learning Non-Academic Policies Athletics Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Bookstore Non-Discrimination Policies Campus and Buildings Petitions for Exceptions to Policies/Requirements Campus Ministry Computer Information Technology Academic Policies Food Service Academic Standing Internships Admission Assessment Office of Diversity Athlete Missed Class Policy Ralph M. Besse Library Attendance Special Services for Students Auditing Courses URSA (Ursuline Resources for Academic Success) Certificates Academic Orientation Class Rank Academic Support and Disabilities Services Classification of Students Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Concurrent Enrollment Advising Core Curriculum Requirements Alternative Credit Options (see Prior Learning Course Cancellation Assessment) Course Delivery Systems Counseling and Career Services Courses Failed in Major FOCUS: Special Program for Students with Course Modification or Substitution Learning Disabilities Credit Hour Load Prior Learning Assessment Cross-Registration CLEP Developmental Courses Test-Outs Dismissal from the College Portfolio-Based Assessment Dissection Policy Military Training Credit Final Exams Workplace Training Credit Grade Reports Service Learning Credit Grading System Student Success Office Graduation Requirements Tutoring Graduation: Conferral of Degree Academic Calendar Incomplete Grades Admission Independent Study Courses Admission Requirements Internships Application Procedures Multiple Degrees Application Deadlines Pass/No Credit Courses Admission Decisions President’s and Deans’ Lists Clear Probation and Suspension Conditional Registration Provisional Repeating Courses Transfer Second Degrees Transient Semester Hours International Transcripts Advanced Placement Transfer of Credits Admission to Specific Programs Transient Coursework Page 4 of 332 UCAP (Ursuline College Accelerated Program) Geography Withdrawal from a Course Health Care Administration (only in UCAP) Withdrawal from the College Historic Preservation History ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Humanities New Student Pledge Human Resource Management Academic Integrity Policy Statement Interdisciplinary Studies Definition and Examples of Violations Italian Sanctions for Academic Integrity Violations Legal Studies Procedures for Academic Integrity Issues Marketing Mathematics ACADEMIC APPEALS Medical Technology Appealing a Course Grade Nursing: Traditional Appealing Program Dismissal Nursing: Second Degree Accelerated Program Appealing Academic Dismissal from the College Nursing: RN to BSN Appealing Grades for Clinical Experiences Nutrition Pharmacy (with University of Toledo) URSULINE CORE CURRICULUM Philosophy Learning Outcomes Physics Literacies Podiatry Common Courses Political Science Distribution Courses Pre-Law Core Transfer Policies Professional Medicine Psychology ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Public Relations and Corporate Communications List of Majors, Minors, and Certificates Religious Studies Accounting Ministry Bridge Program African-American Studies (minor only) Sacred Landmarks Art: BA, BFA, Studio Art, Graphic Design Science Art Therapy Social Media Communications Certificate Biochemistry Social Work Biology Sociology Business Management Sport Management Chemistry Ursuline Core Curriculum Economics Women’s Studies Early Childhood Education Middle Childhood Education Board of Trustees Education: Adolescence to Young Adult Special Education: Mild to Moderate Administration and Staff English Faculty Institutional Accreditations Fashion French Memberships Page 5 of 332 URSULINE SPONSORSHIP STATEMENT Though Ursuline College is organized as a private corporation with its own independent Board of Trustees, the institution maintains close ties to its founding religious congregation, the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland. This relationship is formally acknowledged through a sponsorship arrangement whereby the religious congregation engages in ongoing interactions with members of the College community. The following statement expresses the characteristics of this relationship. The Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, Ohio, are committed to the transformation of society by spreading the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Acting as God’s instruments we reconcile and empower others to be Good News for all God’s people, giving special emphasis to families, women, the economically poor, and the powerless. We stand as a sign of hope and healing in our world. True to St. Angela’s charism to be open to the Spirit, dynamically adaptable to society’s changing needs and sensitive to women’s needs, we see our individual ministries as well as our service in sponsored institutions as characterized by the Gospel values of: Contemplation: • Grounding our ministry in prayer • Fostering a contemplative stance toward life • Faith-sharing of common vision Justice: • Ministering with and to the poor and powerless • Initiating and/or influencing systemic change • Collaborating with others in ministry • Using resources responsibly Compassion: • Sharing our love of God through an openness to others and their needs • Supporting others in developing a sense of self-worth • Reverencing the dignity of each person • Extending hospitality HISTORY The heritage of Ursuline College, a Catholic liberal arts institution, dates back to 1535 when Angela Merici founded a community of religious women unique for its integration of contemplation and service and for its flexible adaptation to the changing circumstances of time and place. Angela and her companions were known as Ursulines. Together they strove to revitalize a decadent society Page 6 of 332 through an educational endeavor unheard of up to that time, the education of young girls. In 1850 the charism and mission of Saint Angela were brought to Cleveland by Ursulines from France. Remaining true to the vision of their foundress, the Ursuline Nuns in the person of Mother Mary of the Annunciation Beaumont in 1871 obtained a charter from the state to establish the first women’s college in Ohio and to “confer all such degrees and honors as are conferred by colleges and universities in the United States.” Begun as an undergraduate institution for young women, the college has maintained its emphasis on the baccalaureate degree but has more recently developed graduate programs. Today, supported by the commitment of the Ursuline Nuns of Cleveland, Ursuline College’s primary thrust remains the education of women and men for roles of responsibility and leadership in society. MISSION Ursuline College offers holistic education that transforms students for service, leadership and professional excellence by providing undergraduate and graduate programs that foster lifelong learning and personal wisdom in an environment characterized by: • Catholic and Ursuline heritage • Women-centered learning • Values-based curricula • Inclusive, global perspective VISION STATEMENT A premier Catholic institution of higher learning that provides transformative experiences and inspires greatness in our graduates. CORE VALUES Student Focus • Demonstrate that students are our priority • Support student learning • Measure our success by the success of each student • Empower students to take responsibility for their own education and future Spirituality • Balance action with contemplation • Develop awareness of spirituality, faith, and religion • Increase awareness and clarity about personal and professional values • Leave the world a better place Respect •