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….guiding your educational journey… COURSE CATALOG 2011-2012 Mitchell College (800) 443-2811 www.mitchell.edu 437 Pequot Avenue New London, CT 06320 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 College Calendar 4 President’s Message 5 Mission Statement 6 History of Mitchell College 7 Admission to Mitchell College 11 Financial Aid at Mitchell College 20 Tuition & Fees 25 Student Affairs 29 Library and Information Services 31 Athletics 32 General Information 36 Campus Information 38 Directions to Mitchell College 39 Academic Information and Standards 42 Definition of Terms 44 Academic Policies and Procedures 55 General Education 58 Academic Support Services 62 First-Year College 64 Programs and Degree Offerings 114 Course Descriptions 181 Thames Academy 184 Board of Trustees 185 Faculty & Staff Directory 196 Index 198 Accreditation Statement This Course Catalog attempts to present information as accurately and completely as possible. Mitchell College reserves the right to change any of the provisions, statements, policies, cur- ricula, procedures and regulations found in this Course Catalog. 2 COLLEGE CALENDAR 2011 - 2012 FALL SEMESTER WINTER SEMESTER August January 26 New Students Move-In/Check-In 4-17 Winter Session - Mini-mester Convocation - 3:00 p.m. 14 Admissions Interview Day 26-31 New Student Orientation 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 31 Returning Students - College Offices Closed - No Classes Move-In/Check-In SPRING 2012 September 1 First Day of Classes January - Add/Drop Begins 18 All Students Move In/Check In 5 Labor Day - No Classes 19 First Day of Classes - College Offices Closed Add/Drop Begins 9 Add/Drop Ends 26 Add/Drop Ends 14 Founder’s Day 17 Constitution Day February 30 Early Academic 10 Early Academic Reports Due Reports Due to Registrar 11 Admissions Winter Open House 20 Presidents’ Day - No Classes October - College Offices Closed 10 Columbus Day - No Classes 22 Faculty Professional Admissions Fall Open House Development Program 2:00-7:00pm 12 Faculty Professional Development Program 2:00-7:00pm March 14-16 Fall Weekend for Parents & Family 2 Mid-term Grades Due to Registrar 21 Mid-term Grades Due to Registrar 3 Admissions Interview Day 9 Last Day of Classes November Before Spring Break 7 Pre-Registration Begins 10-18 Spring Break Week - No Classes 11 Last Day to Withdraw from Class 12 Admissions Interview Day April 18 Last Day of Classes Before 6 Last Day to Withdraw from Class Thanksgiving Break 9 Pre-Registration Begins Pre-Registration Ends 10 &12 Admissions Junior Days Residence Halls Close 14 Admissions Accepted Students Day 19-27 Thanksgiving Break - No Classes 20 Pre-Registration Ends 25 Academic & Student Affairs December Awards Ceremony 1:00 p.m. 7 Last Day of Classes Before Finals May 8-15 Final Examination Period 1 Last Day of Classes Before Finals 10 Admissions Interview Day 2-8 Final Examination Period 149 Grades Due to Registrar 9 Graduates’ Grades Due to Registrar 12 68th Commencement - 10:00 a.m. 3 THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings from Mitchell College! Sailing on the Thames River off Mitchell Beach and Long Island Sound … exhibiting athleticism on the playing field … organizing a fund-raiser for the Business Club … showing off an “A” paper to an academic advisor … discussing a successful internship experience with a professor one-on-one ... these are familiar scenes at Mitchell College. Our students’ accomplishments are our accomplishments. It is for this reason that we take such care in providing students with the essential tools for success. At Mitchell, students are full participants in the mission of the College to provide a transformational experience for themselves and their fel- low students. As a result, the Mitchell College community expects no less from them than from the staff and faculty in terms of their behaviorial commitments to the C.A.R.E.S. Value Model. Mitchell students are committed to demonstrate Character, Achievement, Respect, Engagement and Service. We believe these five values provide direction and our community of scholars, mentors and role models is committed to nurturing them both inside and outside of the classroom. Students at Mitchell embark on one of the most meaningful and significant journeys of their lives. We are dedicated to providing an educational experience grounded in the liberal arts tradition and relevant to contemporary society. Mitchell’s living-learning environment is designed to help students realize their full potential. Mitchell College firmly believes that in order to be professionally successful and personally satisfied in whatever endeavor students decide upon, they must have a head filled with knowledge, a heart motivated by compassion, and hands ready to take action to make a difference in the world. We want students to ‘Navigate their future’ and we encourage them to begin their journey at Mitchell College. The lighthouse on our college seal is emblematic. We believe that Mitchell is a beacon, a navigational tool providing students with guidance and direction in their efforts to achieve and succeed. With warm wishes for a successful and challenging learning adventure, Mary Ellen Jukoski, Ed.D. President 4 MISSION STATEMENT & CORE VALUES itchell College, a private institution of higher education, provides a transforming educational experience. Within a diverse and Mstudent-centered community and with an emphasis on holistic student development, Mitchell College supports individual learning differences, nurtures untapped academic potential, and instills professional knowledge and skills necessary for students to contribute to an ever-changing world. CORE VALUES Integrity Responsibility Commitment to Personal Excellence Service Mutual Respect and Cooperation Safe, Inclusive and Diverse Community Approved by the Board of Trustees on May 11, 2007. 5 HISTORY OF MItcHELL COLLEGE itchell College was established in 1938 as New London Junior College by a group of New London Mcitizens to provide higher education opportunities to local residents, as well as students from neighboring states. Set on the former estate of New London businessman, Alfred Mitchell, the 65-acre campus largely consists of buildings and land received from an unencumbered gift of the Gregor, Bingham and Jeans families. The campus borders the sandy banks of the Thames River in a quiet, residential neighborhood of historic New London. In 1950, the name Mitchell College was officially adopted by the trustees to honor the descen- dants of the Alfred Mitchell family, principal benefactors of the College since its founding. Mitchell College is a private coeducational independent college offering bachelor and associate degrees in over 20 programs of study, as well as the distinctive Thames Academy post-graduate program. The College is dedicated to providing a challenging education in a caring and coopera- tive student-centered environment. In addition, Mitchell College has transitioned to a four-year athletics program competing athletically with 13 varsity intercollegiate teams as a member of NCAA Division III. 6 ADMISSION TO MItcHELL COLLEGE Admission Policy 2. Forward an official record of work completed at the Our admissions requirements are designed to help the secondary school attended (and all post-secondary insti- College select those students best able to benefit from tutions attended) to the Mitchell College Admissions the educational experiences at Mitchell College. Our Office. They must include a certified translation for all basic admissions requirement is that students have documents in languages other than English. graduated from high school or its equivalent. In all cases, we consider academic performance and potential, 3. Submit evidence that English proficiency recommendations, and a personal interview, which is is adequate to undertake a full academic program at required. Submission of SAT and ACT scores is op- the College. tional. International students whose native language is not English are required to submit the results of the 4. If a student’s native language is not English, they Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). must: The Admission Review Committee also gives recog- a.Submit the official score report from the Test of nition to students with different talents, contrasting English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students backgrounds and geographical origins. We admit stu- must obtain a score of at least 500 on the written dents without regard to race, color, gender, disability, test, or a score of 71 IBT on the computer test, to age, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin. be considered for admission. Admission to the College b. As an alternative to taking the TOEFL, interna- Students may apply to Mitchell College as either a tional students residing in the United States may freshman or transfer student. Students who have an show evidence of having successfully completed an earned Associate Degree from Mitchell College or an- official English Language School (ELS) Language other accredited university will be granted full junior Center program. The ELS Language Center must status. However, certain prerequisite courses may be forward an official score report to the Mitchell necessary to satisfy degree requirements. College Admissions Office; or Admission of International Students on F-1 VISA c. They may substitute the Scholastic Aptitude Test The College welcomes applications from international (SAT) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The students, and strongly urges them to complete the ap- official score report must be forwarded from the plication