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Saint Mary’s College Bulletin 2012–2013 Academic Year Volume 151 Notre Dame, Indiana Guide to Correspondence and Communication Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556-5001, (574) 284-4000 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: saintmarys.edu President, Carol Ann Mooney ’72 • Institutional Research and Assessment, Jessica Ickes Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Patricia Ann Fleming • Dean of Faculty (Interim), TBA • Associate Dean of Faculty, Joseph Incandela • Associate Dean for Advising, Susan Vanek ’70 • Career Crossings Office, Stacie Jeffirs • Center for Academic Innovation, Laura Haigwood • Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership, Elaine Meyer-Lee • Cushwa-Leighton Library, Janet Fore • Global Education, Alice Young • Information Technology, Michael Boehm • Records and Registration, Todd Norris • Student Success, Diane Fox Vice President for College Relations, Shari M. Rodriguez • Assistant Vice President of Development, Janice Druyvesteyn • Advancement Services, Laura Brandenburg • Alumnae Relations, Kara O’Leary ’89 • Annual Fund, Heather Frey • Development, Libby Gray • Donor Relations, Adaline Cashore ’70 • Marketing Services, Ken Lavery • Media Relations, Gwen O’Brien • Planned/Special Gifts, Jo Ann MacKenzie ’69 • Special Events, Richard Baxter Vice President for Enrollment Management, Mona C. Bowe • Admission to the College, Kristin McAndrew • Student Financial Assistance, Kathleen Brown Vice President for Finance and Administration, Richard A. Speller • Student Accounts, Shannon Buchmann Vice President for Mission, Sister Veronique Wiedower, CSC, ’70 • Campus Ministry, Judith Fean • Center for Spirituality, Sister Kathleen J. Dolphin, PBVM • Office for Civic andocial S Engagement, Erika Buhring Vice President for Student Affairs, Karen A. Johnson • Athletics and Recreation, Julie Schroeder-Biek ’88 • Residence Life and Community Standards, Janielle Tchakerian • Safety and Security, David Gariepy • Student Involvement and Multicultural Services, Stephanie Steward-Bridges • Women’s Health, Elizabeth Fourman 2 | GUIDE TO CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATION Saint Mary’s College Table of Contents Calendar / 4–5 General Information / 6–10 Campus and Buildings / 11–14 Admission / 15–20 Campus Life / 21–26 Financial Information / 27–30 Financial Aid / 31–48 Academic Life / 49–71 Academic Degree & Graduation Requirements / 73–86 Courses of Study / 87–309 Board of Trustees / Officers of the College / 311 Administration / 312–314 Faculty /315–326 Alumnae Association / 327 Campus Map / 328–329 Index / 331–334 This Bulletin depicts the status of the programs offered by Saint Mary’s College as of June 1 of the year of its publication. Changes in programs do and necessarily must occur. The College maintains the current official status of College policy and programs in the Office of the Registrar. This publication is not an offer to enter into a contract. The College reserves the right to modify or eliminate College rules, policies and programs and to apply any such modifications to any student without regard to date of admission, application or enrollment. Any questions regarding changes since June 1, 2012 may be directed to [email protected]. Saint Mary’s College | 3 2012–2013 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2012 August 16–18 Thur–Sat Orientation and advising for all new students August 18 Saturday Celebration of Eucharist for Belles Beginnings August 19–26 Sun–Sun Enrollment for all students August 20 Monday Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. August 22 Wednesday Mass of the Holy Spirit August 26 Sunday Last day to add classes on PRISM (11:59 p.m.) September 21 Friday Last day to drop classes October 16 Tuesday Mid-semester Deficiency Reports due in PRISM by 8:00 a.m. October 13–21 Sat–Sun Mid-semester break October 22 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m./Advance registration begins November 12 Monday Pre-registration for spring 2013 begins November 21–25 Wed–Sun Thanksgiving olidayH November 26 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. December 6 Thursday Last class day December 7–9 Fri–Sun Study days (no examinations) December 10–14 Mon–Fri Final examinations December 17 Monday ND student grades due to SMC registrar 12:00 noon December 18 Tuesday All grades due in PRISM by 12:00 noon SPRING SEMESTER 2013 January 13 Sunday New Student Orientation (afternoon) January 13–20 Sun–Sun Enrollment for all students January 14 Monday Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. January 22 Sunday Last day to add classes on PRISM (11:59 p.m.) February 15 Friday Last day to drop classes March 1 Tuesday Deadline for 2013–14 Financial Aid application March 9–17 Sat–Sun Mid-semester break March 12 Tuesday Mid-semester Deficiency Reports due in PRISM by 8:00 a.m. March 18 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m./Advance registration begins March 29–April 1 Fri–Mon Easter Holiday April 2 Tuesday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. April 15 Monday Pre-registration for fall semester 2013 begins May 2 Thursday Last class day May 3–5 Fri–Sun Study days (no examinations) May 5 Sunday Convocation May 6–10 Mon–Fri Final examinations May 13 Monday ND grades due to SMC registrar by 12:00 noon May 14 Tuesday All grades due in PRISM by 12:00 noon May 18 Saturday Commencement 4 | ACADEMIC CALENDAR Saint Mary’s College 2013–2014 Academic Calendar Dates for semesters beyond the 2012–2013 academic year are provided for reference and should be considered tentative. FALL SEMESTER 2013 August 22–24 Thur–Sat Orientation and advising for all new students August 24 Saturday Celebration of Eucharist for Belles Beginnings August 25–Sept 1 Sun–Sun Enrollment for all students August 26 Monday Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. August 28 Wednesday Mass of the Holy Spirit September 1 Sunday Last day to add classes on PRISM (11:59 p.m.) September 27 Friday Last day to drop classes October 19–27 Sat–Sun Mid-semester break October 22 Tuesday Mid-semester Deficiency Reports due in PRISM by 8:00 a.m. October 28 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m./Advance registration begins November 18 Monday Pre-registration for spring 2013 begins November 27–Dec 1 Wed–Sun Thanksgiving olidayH December 2 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. December 12 Thursday Last class day December 13–15 Fri–Sun Study days (no examinations) December 16–20 Mon–Fri Final examinations December 23 Monday ND student grades due to SMC registrar 12:00 noon December 23 Tuesday All grades due in PRISM by 12:00 noon SPRING SEMESTER 2014 January 12 Sunday New Student Orientation (afternoon) January 12–19 Sun–Sun Enrollment for all students January 12 Monday Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. January 19 Sunday Last day to add classes on PRISM (11:59 p.m.) February 14 Friday Last day to drop classes March 1 Tuesday Deadline for 2013–14 Financial Aid application March 8–16 Sat–Sun Mid-semester break March 11 Tuesday Mid-semester Deficiency Reports due in PRISM by 8:00 a.m. March 17 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m./Advance registration begins April 14 Monday Pre-registration for fall semester 2013 begins April 18-21 Fri–Mon Easter Holiday April 22 Tuesday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. May 1 Thursday Last class day May 2–4 Fri–Sun Study days (no examinations) May 4 Sunday Convocation May 5–9 Mon–Fri Final examinations May 12 Monday ND grades due to SMC registrar by 12:00 noon May 13 Tuesday All grades due in PRISM by 12:00 noon May 17 Saturday Commencement Saint Mary’s College | 5 August 2012 Welcome! Whether you are a prospective student considering Saint Mary’s College or a current student charting the course of your academic future, the 2012–2013 Saint Mary’s College Bulletin will be a valuable resource for you. In the Bulletin, you will discover a wealth of information: detailed course listings, College history, academic regulations, financial aid materials, athletic programs and resources, faculty listings, and much more. The Bulletin is more than a course catalog. Within its pages, you will find an overview of the Saint Mary’s experience. The more you read, the more you will realize that Saint Mary’s College is a truly special place—a campus where the life of the mind and the life of the spirit both flourish. You will be the first class to participate in our Sophia Program. This program is a new way of thinking about general education requirements. I am anxious for you to discover exactly what makes it so innovative. We believe your academic experience at Saint Mary’s will be greatly enhanced by this new way to provide knowledge and skills for the 21st century. Carol Ann Mooney ’72 President OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT (574) 284-4602 FAX (574) 284-4800 __________________________________________________________________ Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5001 6 | GENERAL INFORMATION Saint Mary’s College General Information Carol Ann Mooney ’72 Eleventh President of Saint Mary’s College MISSION STATEMENT Saint Mary’s College is a Catholic, residential, women’s college in the liberal arts tradition. A pioneer in the education of women, the College is an academic community where women develop their talents and prepare to make a difference in the world. Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844, Saint Mary’s promotes a life of intellectual vigor, aesthetic appreciation, religious sensibility, and social responsibility. All members of the College remain faithful to this mission and continually assess their response to the complex needs and challenges of the contemporary world. STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE As a center of higher education, Saint Mary’s fosters an academic climate of scholarship and learning for faculty and students alike. Through excellence in teaching and the example of its own active scholarship, the faculty challenges students to expand their horizons and supports them in their intellectual pursuits.