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P eiffer UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2009-2010 THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE 48380 U.S. Hwy 52 N Misenheimer, NC 28109 PHONE: 704-463-1360 FAX 704-463-1363 WEB SITE: www.pfeiffer.edu Accredited by National Association of Schools of Music; North Carolina State Board of Education; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Pfeiffer University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679- 4501) to award Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Pfeiffer University is approved by The University Senate of The United Methodist Church as a United Methodist-Related Institution. 2/Notice of Compliance NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW TITLE IX Pfeiffer University is committed to upholding the principles outlined in Title IX, which states "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. TITLE VII Pfeiffer University employs individuals and admits students of any race, color, or national origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other university- administered programs. Furthermore, Pfeiffer University Trustees have determined that students not be denied admission, rights, privileges, programs, or activities on the basis of religion, veteran status, or ethnic origin; nor will the University discriminate on the basis of religion, veteran status, or ethnic origin. SECTION 504 Pfeiffer University does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants who are handicapped. This policy is in keeping with Section 504, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT Pfeiffer University does not discriminate against students or applicants on the basis of age. This policy is in keeping with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and with the EEOC Age Discrimination Act. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Pfeiffer University is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Pfeiffer University further complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This act, as it applies to institutions of higher learning, ensures that students have access to certain records that pertain to them and that unauthorized persons do not have access to such records. A copy of the act and the University's policy regarding Student Educational Records and Information is available upon request at the Office of the Dean of Student Development. Information on crime statistics and graduation rates is available upon request in the Office of the Dean of Student Development. Any inquiries concerning the application of Title IX should be directed to Kathy Odell, Director of Human Resources, (704) 463-3011, or Mary Ann Sunbury, Senior Woman Administrator, (704) 463-3203. Inquiries concerning Title VII or ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) should be directed to Kathy Odell (704) 463-3011. For concerns which involve Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Jim Gulledge, Director of Academic Support Services, (704) 463-3366. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20201. This Catalog is not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between a student and Pfeiffer University. The information in this Catalog applies to the academic year 2009-2010 and is accurate and current, to the best of Pfeiffer's knowledge, as of June 2009. Pfeiffer University reserves the right to change fees, programs of study, academic requirements, faculty, the academic calendar, and other items described herein without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures. Contents/3 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Pfeiffer University Catalog is a reference manual for current students, faculty, staff, and others. It describes the University programs for the 2009-2010 academic year and provides other information about Pfeiffer University. The largest section of the Catalog contains, in alphabetical order, all areas of study available at Pfeiffer University. It defines some terms commonly used at Pfeiffer and describes the programs which are offered, the requirements for each, and the student organizations and special services available; a listing of the faculty, staff, and trustees of Pfeiffer University; the history of the University; the academic calendar for 2009-2010; and other information. NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW ................................................................................. 2 FRANCIS CENTER .................................................................................................................................... 4 VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS ...................................................................................................... 5 PFEIFFER FACTS ..................................................................................................................................... 6 ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................ 7-8 COSTS AND FINANCIAL POLICIES ................................................................................................... 9-13 FINANCIAL AID .................................................................................................................................. 14-17 ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................... 18-19 ACADEMIC POLICIES ....................................................................................................................... 20-29 ACADEMIC PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 30-34 CULTURAL PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 34-35 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAM ................................................................................................. 35 COURSES OF STUDY ...................................................................................................................... 36-179 ACADEMIC HONORS ........................................................................................................................... 179 LEARNING CENTER ........................................................................................................................... 180 COUNSELING, CAREER, AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES ................................................................... 181 STUDENT SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 180-182 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ........................................................................................................ 182-185 CAMPUS MINISTRIES .......................................................................................................................... 185 ATHLETICS ........................................................................................................................................... 187 PFEIFFER CAMPUS AT MISENHEIMER .................................................................................... 186-189 ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS, LECTURESHIPS, FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS ............. 190-194 HISTORY OF PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY ....................................................................................... 195-196 FACULTY ........................................................................................................................................ 197-203 ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................................................................... 204-209 BOARD OF TRUSTEES .................................................................................................................. 210-211 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................. 212-214 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................................................................ 215-216 4/Francis Center THE FRANCIS CENTER FOR SERVANT LEADERSHIP The Francis Center for Servant Leadership is critical to the realization of Pfeiffer's Vision and Mission. The Center seeks to infuse servant leadership experiences, which include engaged learning, volunteerism, and co-curricular experiences, throughout the fabric of University life by: 1. Assisting faculty with the incorporation of engaged learning techniques in their classes; 2. Developing community partnerships which support internships and community-based learning and research; 3. Facilitating campus-wide servant leadership initiatives such as the Campus Week of Dialog, Make a Difference Day, and Servant Leadership Week; 4. Providing training and mentoring for Francis Servant Leadership Scholars and the Bonner/ AmeriCorps leaders; 5. Coordinating sustained campus-outreach programs such as community tutoring; and 6. Coordinating campus-wide servant leadership