2019-20 General Catalog Was Produced by the Registrar's Office: Wendy Ivie, University Registrar, and Allison Baker, Administrative Program Specialist
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Oregon Tech • University Catalog 2019-2020 1 Oregon Institute of Technology University Catalog © 2019-2020 www.oit.edu (541) 885-1000 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601-8801 Hands-on education for real-world achievement. Oregon Tech • University Catalog 2019-2020 2 Welcome to Oregon Tech General Information The Oregon Tech Admissions Office is located on the first floor of the College Union on the Klamath Falls campus. It is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to serve prospective students, applicants and their families, as well as high school guidance counselors, college-transfer advisors and teachers. If you are interested in seeing the Klamath Falls campus, the Admissions Office's visit coordinator can arrange for you to meet with a faculty member and an admissions counselor, tour the residence halls and the rest of the campus, sit in on a class and/ or talk with one of our coaches. To set up a campus visit, call (800) 422-2017 or (541) 885-1150. Hearing-impaired persons may call the TTY number: (541) 885-1072. You also can request a campus visit at www.oit.edu or by emailing [email protected]. If you wish to visit one of Oregon Tech's other campuses, the Admissions Office can provide you with a contact person who can make arrangements for you. Non-Discrimination Policy Non-Discrimination Policy Oregon Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs and activities. The following individuals are designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding this non-discrimination policy: Civil Rights Officer, (541) 885-1108; email: [email protected] and Title IX Coordinator (sex-based and gender-based discrimination), (541) 885-1073, [email protected]. Students with Disabilities Oregon Institute of Technology is committed to accommodating the academic and programmatic needs of qualified students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations should contact Disability Services, LRC 229C, as soon as possible in advance of enrollment, to ensure timely provision of services. Questions may be directed to: Disability Services, Oregon Tech, 3201 Campus Dr., Klamath Falls, OR 97601-8801. (541) 851-5227. Alternate Format This publication is available in an alternate format for persons with disabilities. Please contact Disability Services at (541) 851-5227. Accreditation Oregon Institute of Technology is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), 8060 165th Avenue, N.E., Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052-3981. NWCCU is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education and/or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation, licensure or approval of individual programs are listed in departmental sections. Copies of accreditation documents are available in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, Oregon Tech, 3201 Campus Dr., Klamath Falls, OR 97601- 8801. General Catalog Production The 2019-20 General Catalog was produced by the Registrar's Office: Wendy Ivie, University Registrar, and Allison Baker, Administrative Program Specialist. Information in this catalog was accurate at the time of publication, but is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between Oregon Tech and the student or applicant. The general catalog is printed annually and available on the web at www.oit.edu. Oregon Tech • University Catalog 2019-2020 3 History at a Glance 1947 – July 14, under the direction of first president, Winston Purvine, the first classes at Oregon Vocational School were held in a deactivated World War II Marine Corps hospital three miles northeast of Klamath Falls. 1948 – In a vote by the State Board of Education, the University's name was changed to Oregon Technical Institute – also known as OTI or Oregon Tech. 1950 – KTEC radio went on the air. 1953 – Associate degree programs in the Surveying and Structural Engineering Technologies were first accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development. 1956 – KOTI television opened on campus. 1957 – Oregon Tech was made a separate division of the State Board of Education and an engineering study was begun to determine whether to repair or rebuild the facilities. 1960 – Oregon Tech was transferred to the jurisdiction of the State Board of Higher Education. 1962 – Oregon Tech was accredited by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. 1964 – Oregon Tech moved to its newly constructed campus on a geothermal site overlooking Upper Klamath Lake. 1966 – Oregon Tech received authorization to grant bachelor's degrees. 1970 – Bachelor's degree programs first accredited by ABET. 1973 – OTI name changed to Oregon Institute of Technology or OIT; Oregon Tech continues in use as well. 1975 – Geo-Heat Center established. 1976 – Kenneth Light appointed 2nd President of Oregon Tech upon Purvine's retirement. 1983 – Larry Blake appointed 3rd President of Oregon Tech. Metro Center established in Portland to offer in-demand degrees. 1984 – Small Business Development Center established. 1988 – Portland Metro Center moved to its first permanent facilities on Southeast Harmony Road in Clackamas. 1989 – State Board of Higher Education authorized Oregon Tech to grant master's degrees. 1991 – Lawrence J. Wolf appointed 4th President of Oregon Tech. 1995 – First Master's degree offered. 1998 – Martha Anne Dow appointed 5th President of Oregon Tech. 2001 – Oregon Renewable Energy Center established in law by the Oregon legislature. 2005 – Oregon Center for Health Professions established. 2008 – Christopher G. Maples appointed 6th President of Oregon Tech. Martha Anne Dow Center for Health Professions opens. 2012 – Oregon Tech’s Portland-Metro presence expands with the opening of the Portland-Metro Campus and broadening of degree options. 2015 – Oregon Institute of Technology became an independent public body governed by its own Board of Trustees. 2017 – Nagi G. Naganathan appointed 7th President of Oregon Tech. Oregon Tech • University Catalog 2019-2020 4 Welcome Welcome to Oregon Tech! You have chosen a university that will challenge you, excite you, and provide many opportunities for you to learn, innovate and grow in a unique education environment. Oregon Tech graduates are known for their ability to excel immediately in their careers as well as in graduate and professional schools. This means that, on average, Oregon Tech graduates earn some of the highest starting salaries in the nation – an average of $58,000. The small class size and hands-on, applied approach to education at Oregon Tech is perfectly tailored to a learning environment that encourages communication, collaboration, and engaging in professional practice. Oregon Tech is focused on providing high value to students, and a high return on investment to our graduates who excel across many industries and in-demand fields. Our tag line, "Hands-on education for real-world achievement," is more than a slogan – it truly is the way we do business. Faculty members bring their real-world problem-solving experiences into the classroom, and Oregon Tech students have myriad opportunities to gain professional experience outside the classroom through externships, internships, field work, cooperative programs, and capstone projects. By attending Oregon Tech, you have chosen rigor, quality, and relevance. You are now part of our focus on excellence, innovation, and professional preparation that have served Oregon Tech's graduates well and have continuously increased our reputation and rankings in Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and nationally. Welcome to the Oregon Tech Family – we're glad you're here and we very much look forward to helping you achieve your own personal and professional success while you are here as students and after you graduate as alumni! Mission Statement and Core Themes Mission Statement Oregon Institute of Technology offers innovative and rigorous applied degree programs in the areas of engineering, engineering technologies, health technologies, management, and the arts and sciences. To foster student and graduate success, the university provides an intimate, hands-on learning environment, focusing on application of theory to practice. Oregon Tech offers statewide educational opportunities for the emerging needs of Oregonians and provides information and technical expertise to state, national, and international constituents. Core Themes Oregon Institute of Technology: • Applied Degree Programs • Student and Graduate Success • Statewide Educational Opportunities • Public Service Essential Learning Outcomes for Students Oregon Tech's Essential Student Learning Outcomes (ESLOs) support Oregon Tech's institutional mission and core themes. The outcomes and associated criteria reflect the rigorous applied nature of Oregon Tech's degree programs. The ESLOs reflect the common expectations about the knowledge, skills, and abilities that Oregon Tech students will acquire and are reflected in the General Education requirements that lay the foundation upon which the major curricula build. Engaging in these ESLOs will support Oregon Tech graduates in developing the habits of mind and behaviors of professionals and lifelong learners. Oregon Tech students will: • communicate effectively orally and in writing; • engage in a process of inquiry and analysis; • make and defend reasonable ethical judgments; • collaborate effectively