2009-2010 Catalog
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2009-2010 CATALOG 1 An Independent, Coeducational Institution of Higher Learning Menlo College is accredited Menlo College’s mission is to educate and develop future by the Accrediting leaders in a small, innovative, private residential college of Commission for Senior management that integrates programs in business, mass Colleges and Universities communications and liberal arts. of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges* CORE VALUES The Mission Statement is based on the following core values: Understanding different ideas and individuals Treating all people with fairness and equity Developing the full potential in each person Supporting a range of teaching and learning styles Considering one’s responsibilities to others Protecting the local and global environment Continually improving the educational process Menlo College 1000 El Camino Real Atherton, CA 94027-4301 800.556.3656 650.543.3753 www.menlo.edu 2009-2010 *WASC 985 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 100 Alameda, CA 94501 510.748.9001 www.wascweb.org CATALOG 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendars 4 Office of Student Affairs 27 Academic Petitions Residential & Student Life Leave Of Absence President’s Message 7 The Residential Program Academic Disqualification Housing and Residence Life Administrative and Involuntary Withdrawal Phone and Fax Numbers 8 Telephone and Cable Service Voluntary Withdrawal About Menlo College 9 Residence Requirements Records and Registration Academic Transcripts History Resident Refund Policy Medical Insurance Location Curriculum (Traditional Program) 50 Athletic Accident and Injury Insurance Students Baccalaureate Programs and the Management Faculty and Staff Student Conduct Student Code of Conduct Concept Governance Other Campus Services General Education Requirements Academic Freedom Student Affairs Traditional Program Majors & Concentrations Bachelor of Science in Management Admission to Student Organizations Menlo College 11 Leadership Opportunities Concentrations in: – General Business Management Counseling & Health Services Traditional Program – International Management International Student Services New Student Admission Criteria – Management Information Systems Menlo College Athletics The Application Calendar – Marketing Communication Missed Class Policy New Student Application Procedures for – Sports Management U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents and Technology Resources 34 – College Concentration International Students Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Additional Procedures for New International Computer and Media Labs Classroom Support Concentrations in: F-1 Visa Students – History IQ.Web Guest Students – Humanities Telephone, Internet and Television in the Readmission Application Procedures – Psychology Residence Halls Advanced Placement – College Concentration Wireless Access Menlo College Nonddiscrimination Policy Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Tuition, Housing and Academic Services 35 Concentrations in: Related Fees 15 Academic Advising Services – Media Studies – Media Management Tuition Disability Services for Students – Marketing Communication Fees Career Services Resource Center – College Concentration On-Campus Housing Learning Resource Payment of College Bills Centers 37 Course Descriptions Tuition Refund Policy (Traditional Program) 61 Summer Session Tuition Refund Policy Bowman Library Refunds–Transition to College Pre-Semester – Library Hours Professional Studies Program – ROSIE Program (PSP) 85 – Collections Housing Refund Policy – Reference and Information Services Introduction Other Fees Refund Policy – WOODIE Curricculum Overview – Computer Resources & Study Facilities Admission Financial Aid 18 – Circulation Services Financial Aid Expected Family Contribution – Interlibrary Loan Services Tuition Estimated Cost of Attendance Academic Success Center Employer Reimbursement Qualifying for Financial Aid Official Withdrawl How to Apply for Financial Aid Academic Policies Course Withdrawl/Refund Policy Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress and Procedures 39 Complete Withdrawl Student Responsibilities Regarding College-wide Bachelor’s Degree Requirements Curriculum Requirement Financial Aid Residency Requirements and the Transfer Readmission Application Procedures Need-Based Grants Back Policy Leave of Absence Student Loans Placement Tests (Traditional Program) Concurrent Enrollment Scholarships and Awards English Proficiency Exam (Trad. Program) Course Syllabi Federal Work Study Double Majors Prerequisite Courses College Major/College Concentration Graduation and Commencement Degrees and Academic Resources 23 Transfer Credit Policies and Procedures Honor Societies Transfer Credit Guidelines Special Status Traditional Program Majors & Concentrations Non-Traditional Credit Academic Standing Professional Studies Program Majors and ROTC Grading Concentrations Enrollment Status and Academic Loads Attendance Exchange Programs Concurrent Enrollment Non-Traditional Credit Community Service Learning Grades General Education Requirements Transition to College Program Mid-Semester Deficiency Reports Concentration/Certificate Graduation & Repeated Courses and Grade Replacements Commencement 25 Change of Degree and/or Concentration Course Descriptions (PSP) 91 Academic Integrity Policy Commencement Eligibility Faculty & Staff 98 Honors at Graduation Disciplinary Action Academic Recognition Diploma Distribution and Degree Verification Board of Trustees 102 Graduation and Commencement Inquiries Honor Societies Academic Progress Index 103 Attendance and Participation 3 Traditional Day Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2009-2010 FALL SEMESTER 2009 August 19 Wednesday Faculty Orientation August 20 Thursday Student Orientation Begins / Halls Open for New Residents August 21/22 Friday/Saturday New Student Retreat August 23 Sunday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students August 23 Sunday Last day for 100% tuition refund for complete withdrawal August 24 Monday First Day of Instruction August 28 Friday Last day to ADD a class September 7 Monday Labor Day (C ollege H olidaY) September 8 Tuesday Last day for 75% tuition refund for complete withdrawal Faculty: 2nd Week Attendance/Progress Reporting Due September 18 Friday Last day to DROP a class without a “W” September 21 Monday Last day for 50% tuition refund for complete withdrawal (no refunds issued after this date) October 12 Monday Fall Recess – No Classes – Offices Open October 16 Friday Faculty: Mid Semester Grades Due October 30 Friday Last Day to WITHDRAW from a Class with a “W” November 9 Monday Spring registration materials available November 10 Tuesday Spring registration begins for seniors November 16 Monday Spring registration begins for juniors Last day to file Graduation Petition for Spring or Summer 2010 November 18 Wednesday Spring registration begins for sophomores November 20 Friday Spring registration begins for all continuing students November 25-29 Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving (C ollege H olidaY) November 30 Monday Classes Resume December 4 Friday Last Day of Instruction Last day to register for Spring 2010 classes without a late fee December 5 Saturday Final Examinations for English December 6 Sunday Final Examinations for Math December 7 Monday Final Examinations begin for all other courses Late fee applied for Spring 2010 class registration December 11 Friday Final Examinations End December 14 Monday Tuition due for Spring 2010 4 Traditional Day Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2009-2010 SPring SEMESTER 2010 January 8 Friday New Student & Parent Spring Orientation Residence Halls Open for New Residents Last day for 100% tuition refund for complete withdrawal January 10 Sunday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students January 11 Monday First day of instruction January 15 Friday Last day to ADD a class January 18 Monday Martin Luther King Day (C ollege H olidaY) January 22 Friday Faculty: 2nd Week Attendance/Progress Reporting Due January 25 Monday Last day for 75% tuition refund for complete withdrawal February 5 Friday Last day to DROP a class without a “W” February 8 Monday Last day for 50% tuition refund for complete withdrawal (no refunds issued after this date) February 15 Monday President’s Day (C ollege H olidaY) March 5 Friday Faculty: Mid Semester Grades & Deficiency Reporting Due March 8-12 Monday-Friday Spring Recess – No classes March 26 Friday Last Day to WITHDRAW from a Class with a “W” April 1-4 Thursday-Sunday Passover/Easter Break – No classes April 5 Monday Fall Registration Materials Available April 6 Tuesday Fall registration begins for Seniors April 12 Monday Fall registration begins for Juniors April 14 Wednesday Fall registration begins for Sophomores April 16 Friday Fall registration begins for all continuing students Last day to file Graduation Petition for Fall 2010 April 30 Friday Last Day of Instruction Last day to register for Fall 2010 classes without a late fee May 1 Saturday English Final Exams May 2 Sunday Mathematics Final Exams May 3 Monday Other Final Examinations Begin Late fee applied for Fall 2010 registration May 7 Friday Final Examinations End May 8 Saturday Commencement 5 Professional Studies Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2009-2010 FALL 2009 Session I Session II Classes begin week of August 31 October 26 Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript September 4 October 30 Last day to drop a class and receive 75% refund September 11 November 6 Last day to drop a class and receive 50% refund September 18 November 13 Last day to drop a class and receive 25% refund September 25 November