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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY S CHOOL OF G RADU ATE ST U DI ES 2016-2017 H IG H ER V ALUES IN H IG H ER E D U C AT I O N Western Illinois University Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455-1390 WIU Telephone: (309) 298-1414 Text Telephone: (309) 298-4444 Graduate School Telephone: (309) 298-1806 or (877) WIU-GRAD Graduate School Fax: (309) 298-2345 E-mail Address: [email protected] WIU Website: wiu.edu Graduate School Website: wiu.edu/grad Western Illinois University-Quad Cities 3300 River Drive Moline, IL 61265-5881 Telephone: (309) 762-9481 Text Telephone: (309) 762-6974 Fax: (309) 762-6989 Website: wiu.edu/qc Western Illinois University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Information about the Commission may be obtained by contacting the Commission offices and staff at ncahlc.org or telephone (312) 263-0456. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as irrevocable contractual commitments between Western Illinois University and the student. The University reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements contained herein at any time within the student’s term of residence. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois • 7/2016 • 250 • 16116 1 For More Information Inquiries about Western Illinois University are welcome. Please direct all inquiries to the appropriate departments listed below. Athletics Academic Departments and Schools Department of Intercollegiate Athletics .... (309) 298-1190 Accounting and Finance ..............................(309) 298-1152 Biological Sciences ..................................... (309) 298-1546 Billing Questions Business Administration .............................(309) 298-2442 Billing and Receivables Office ................... (309) 298-1831 Chemistry .................................................... (309) 298-1538 College Student Personnel ......................... (309) 298-1183 Counseling Center (Macomb) ............... (309) 298-2453 Communication ........................................... (309) 298-1507 Communication Sciences and Disability Services Disorders.................................................. (309) 298-1955 Disability Resource Center ......................... (309) 298-2512 Computer Sciences.......................................(309) 298-1452 Counselor Education ...................................(309) 762-1876 Financial Aid Curriculum and Instruction........................ (309) 298-1961 Financial Aid Office ....................................(309) 298-2446 Economics and Decision Sciences..............(309) 298-1153 Educational Studies..................................... (309) 298-1183 Graduate School .......................................(309) 298-1806 Engineering Technology ............................ (309) 298-1091 Toll-free ............................................... (877) WIU-GRAD English ......................................................... (309) 298-1103 Fax ............................................................ (309) 298-2345 Geography ................................................... (309) 298-1648 Health Sciences and Social Work .............. (309) 298-1076 Health Insurance History ......................................................... (309) 298-1053 Student Insurance Office............................ (309) 298-1882 Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs ..............(309) 298-2637 Institute for Environmental Studies .......... (309) 298-1632 Health Services Kinesiology .................................................. (309) 298-1981 Beu Health Center ......................................(309) 298-1888 Law Enforcement and Justice Administration ......................................... (309) 298-1038 Liberal Arts and Sciences ...........................(309) 298-3025 Housing Mathematics................................................. (309) 298-1054 University Housing and Dining Services ....................................................(309) 298-3000 Museum Studies ...........................(309) 762-9481, ext. 266 Music ............................................................ (309) 298-1544 Center for International Studies Physics ......................................................... (309) 298-1596 International Admissions............................(309) 298-2426 Political Science .......................................... (309) 298-1055 Psychology................................................... (309) 298-1593 Library ........................................................ (309) 298-2705 Reading ........................................................ (309) 298-1961 Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration ......................................... (309) 298-1967 Parking Questions Sociology and Anthropology ..................... (309) 298-1056 Parking Services .......................................... (309) 298-1921 Special Education ........................................ (309) 298-1961 Sport Management ...................................... (309) 298-1981 Registrar’s Office ...................................... (309) 298-1891 Theatre and Dance ..................................... (309) 298-1543 Scholarships Scholarship Director ...................................(309) 298-2001 WIU-Quad Cities Campus ....................... (309) 762-9481 Graduate Admissions ...................................(309) 762-1495 Deans’ Offices College of Arts and Sciences ..................... (309) 298-1828 College of Business and Technology ........(309) 298-2442 College of Education and Human Services .................................................... (309) 298-1690 College of Fine Arts and Communication ........................................(309) 298-1618 Libraries ....................................................... (309) 298-2762 2 Table of Contents General Information The History and Heritage of Western Illinois University..................................................... 8 The Present and Future of Western Illinois University ........................................................ 8 Our Vision ............................................................................................................................... 9 Our Mission ............................................................................................................................ 9 Our Values .............................................................................................................................. 9 Mission of the Graduate School ............................................................................................ 9 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 9 Equal Opportunity and Access .............................................................................................10 Complaints .............................................................................................................................10 Religious Observance Policy ................................................................................................11 Student Right-to-Know ..........................................................................................................11 Administrative Organization .................................................................................................11 Academic Colleges ................................................................................................................12 Trustees of the University .....................................................................................................13 Officers of the University ......................................................................................................13 Graduate Council ...................................................................................................................13 Campus and Facilities The University .......................................................................................................................16 Housing ..................................................................................................................................16 University Libraries ................................................................................................................17 Laboratories, Clinics, and Special Facilities .........................................................................17 University Union ....................................................................................................................19 Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus ............................................................... 20 University Services and Special Programs Alumni Association ...............................................................................................................22 Athletics..................................................................................................................................22 Campus Recreation ................................................................................................................22 Career Development Center .................................................................................................23 Center for International Studies ............................................................................................23 Counseling Center .................................................................................................................24