, ayne College 2 The University of Akron Wayne College CALENDAR Fall Semester 2005 Fall Semester 2006 Day and Evening Classes Begin Monday, August 29 Day and Evening Classes Begin Monday, August 28 *Labor Day Monday, September 5 *Labor Day Monday, September 4 Veterans Day (classes held) Friday, November 11 Veterans Day (classes held) Friday, November 10 **Thanksgiving Recess Thursday - Sunday **Thanksgiving Recess Thursday - Sunday November 24 - 27 November 23 - 26 Classes Resume Monday, November 28 Classes Resume Monday, November 27 Final Examination Period Monday - Sunday Final Examination Period Monday - Sunday December 12 - 18 December 11 - 17 Commencement Saturday, December 19 Commencement Saturday, December 16 Spring Semester 2006 Spring Semester 2007 *Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 16 *Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 15 Day and Evening Classes Begin Tuesday, January 17 Day and Evening Classes Begin Tuesday, January 16 President's Day Observed (no classes) Tuesday, February 21 President's Day Observed (no classes) Tuesday, February 20 Spring Recess Monday - Sunday Spring Recess Monday - Sunday March 27 - April 2 March 26 - April 1 Classes Resume Monday, April 3 Classes Resume Monday, April 2 Final Examination Period Monday - Sunday, May 8 - 14 Final Examination Period Monday - Sunday, May 7 - 13 Commencement Saturday - Sunday, Commencement Saturday - Sunday, May 12 - 13 May 13- 14 Summer Sessions 2007 Summer Sessions 2006 First 5-, 10- & 15-Week Classes Begin Monday, May 14 First 5-, 10- & 15-Week Classes Begin Monday, May 15 *Memorial Day Monday, May 28 *Memorial Day Monday, May 29 Final Instructional Day for Final Instructional Day for First 5-Week Classes Saturday, June 16 First 5-Week Classes Saturday, June 17 Second 5- and 10-Week Classes Second 5- and 10-Week Classes and 8-Week Classes Begin Monday, June 18 and 8-Week Classes Begin Monday, June 19 *Independence Day Wednesday, July 4 *Independence Day Tuesday, July 4 Final Instructional Day for First Final Instructional Day for First 10-Week and Second 10-Week and Second 5-Week Classes Saturday, July 21 5-Week Classes Saturday, July 22 Third 5-Week Classes Begin Monday, July 23 Third 5-Week Classes Begin Monday, July 24 Final Instructional Day for Final Instructional Day for Third 5-week, Second 10-Week Third 5-week, Second 10-Week and 15-Week Classes Saturday, August 25 and 15-Week Classes Saturday, August 26 Commencement Saturday, August 25 Commencement Saturday, August 26 •University closed. •University closed. ••University closed from Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at 5 p.m., until ••University closed from Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at 5 p.m., until Monday, November 27,2005, at 7 a.m. Classes scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Monday, November 27,2006 at 7 a.m. Classes scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. or before on Wednesday will meet through the regularly scheduled ending time. or before on Wednesday will meet through the regularly scheduled ending time. THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON IS AN EQUAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT INSTITUTION Operating under nondiscrimination provisions o!Titles VI, VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and IX ofthe Educational Amendments of 1972 as amended. Executive Order 11246, Vocational Rehabilitation Act Section 504, and Vietnam Era Veterans' ReadiustmentAct, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as related to admissions, treatment of students, and employment practices. It is the policy olthis institution that there shall be no discrimination against any individual at The University of Akron because of age, color, creed, handicap, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The University of Akron will not tolerate sexual harassment of any form in its programs and activities. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, employees, and applicants. Complaint of possible discrimination should be referred to Equal Employment Opportunity Director Polsky Building, Room 326 Phone: 330-972-7300 FAX: 330-972-5538 Information on Title IX (sex discrimination) may be obtained from Equal Employment Opportunity Director Polsky Building, Room 326 Phone: 330-972-7300 FAX: 330-972-5538 One 4 The University of Akron Wayne College Welcome to Wayne College A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT A LETTER FROM THE DEAN Welcome, Dear Student... Dear Student: ... to The University of Akron Wayne College. I am very pleased to welcome you to The University of Akron Wayne College. In my years as dean, I have been impressed by the talent and In choosing Wayne College, you have gained the advantages of both a the warmth of the people here; I am confident you will have the same small community campus and one of Ohio's largest public universities. experience. The University of Akron is on its way to becoming the leading research Wayne College is a place where students, teaching and learning are our university for northern Ohio and, as such, we can offer you a vast array top priorities. It is a place where faculty and staff are committed to the of academic and co-curricular resources. I urge you to explore what is success of each student, a place where we will work together to help available to you on the Wayne campus and throughout the entire univer­ you reach your educational and personal goals. sity. I know that you will benefit from the small classes and personalized Learning requires your active participation; it is not a spectator sport. By attention at Wayne College. I am sure you will enjoy our lovely campus taking advantage of the broad range of services and resources available and the many chances to participate in college life here. to you and immersing yourself in the university experience, you can change your mind and change your life. I invite you, then, to take advantage of the opportunities afforded you at Wayne College and at The University of Akron, for as a Wayne student I wish you well in your college career and, with the rest of the Wayne you are also a part of a major metropolitan university offering many College and University faculty and staff, stand ready to help you suc­ excellent resources and services. ceed. I hope that during your time at Wayne College you find academic success Welcome to your university. and that you achieve the goals you have set for yourself. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in that effort. With every good wish. Sincerely, Sincerely, ~~ ~~~ JohnP. Kristofco Luis M. Proenza About Wayne College 5 Founded in 1972, Wayne College is authorized by the State of Ohio The University of Akron Wayne College is accredited at the associate through the Ohio State Board of Regents and The University of Akron degree level by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Board of Trustees to offer a range of educational opportunities, includ­ Association of Colleges and Schools. Re-accreditation for a ten-year ing associate degrees and baccalaureate-oriented preparation; techni­ period was awarded in October of 2001. cal education programs; and continuing education experiences for resi­ dents and businesses in the College's service area of Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties. With one primary and several smaller buildings, Wayne College has facilities of approximately 200,000 square feet on a campus of 160 The University of Akron Wayne College believes in ... acres on the north edge of the city of Orrville. The College has recently completed a twenty-year plan for campus/facilities development, and it • The power of education to change lives. has embarked on following that plan. • The importance of engagement with the community. • Shared participatory governance. Wayne College also offers credit and continuing education classes at • The importance of continuous improvement. sites in Medina and Holmes counties. In 2003, the College established • The worth of every student and every colleague. the Holmes County Higher Education Center in Millersburg. • The challenge of excellence. • The ideals of a democratic society. The College has maintained a high degree of technical currency in its classrooms, labs and other facilities. In June 2000, Yahoo! Internet Life magazine named Wayne College the second "most wired" two-year campus in the entire country. The College has a state-of-the-art dis­ tance learning classroom and over 200 computers accessible to stu­ dents on campus. Wayne College values ... • Integrity • Respect • Honesty • Service Wayne College enrolls approximately 1,800 students each semester for • Diversity credit classes with another 2,500 participating in some manner of con­ • Commitment tinuing education and/or workforce development training. Of those stu­ • Responsibility dents, approximately 70% come from Wayne County, 20% from Medina • Teamwork County, with the remaining 10% from Holmes and other counties. • Excellence Wayne College offers day and evening classes, plus special sections of weekend courses. It is the mission of Wayne College to provide high quality, accessible credit and noncredit educational opportunities to the citizens of Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties and surrounding areas, and to be a part­ ner with and resource for the communities and organizations it serves. Wayne College will be recognized as a center of excellence for lifelong learning and community engagement. It will be acknowledged for the high quality of its teaching, its programs and its services; and, while it maintains state-of-the-art technology and facilities, it will continue to provide a teaching-learning environment in which "Where the Student Comes First" remains as the chief guiding principle. Upon completing their course of study at Wayne College, students will demonstrate ... • Critical analysis and independent thought. • Problem-solving ability. • Effective interpersonal communication skills. • Effective use of technology. Wayne College has 32 full-time faculty members, 17 of whom hold doc­ • Respect for individual differences and personal rights. torate degrees. The average full-time faculty member has a master's • Responsible and effective citizenship.