2019-2020 Catalog
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2019-2020 Catalog Tsaile, Arizona 86556 1-877-988-DINE www.dinecollege.edu Copyright © by Diné College Diné College reserves the right to make changes at any time to any provision of this Catalog. Students will be notified of changes to this published catalog by updated 2019-2020 CatalogAddendums. This Catalog sets forth the official policies, rules, and regulations which apply to every student attending the College. Catalog Design: Brian Jones, Diné College Student Photos: Office of Institutional Planning and Reporting Catalog Editing and Entries: 2019-2020 Catalog Committee Office of Institutional Planning and Reporting - Terrence Tso, Data Architect Specialist The typefaces used in this Catalog are Adobe InDesign. The Higher Education Institution of the Navajo Nation since 1968 2019-2020 Academic Calendar 2019 Fall Semester Faculty Returns August 12 Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with “W” October 18 Convocation, Tsaile Campus August 13 Spring 2020 Registration Begins October 21 Student Orientation August 14 Last day for Instructor Drops November 15 On-Site Registration August 15-16 Thanksgiving Day (Holiday) November 28 Intercampus Day August 16 Diné Family Day (Holiday) November 29 Residence Halls Open August 18 Last Day of Instruction December 06 Instruction Begins August 19 Final Exam Week December 09-13 Late Registration August 19 Final Exam Grades Due December 16 Last Day to ADD Classes August 23 Last Day for Faculty December 18 Labor Day (Holiday) September 02 Last Day for Spring 2020 Early December 19 Last Day to Drop/Withdraw without “W” September 06 Registration Midterm Exam Week October 07-11 Student Holiday Break December 16-January 10 Last Day Registration for (2nd 8 week w/ Fee) October 14 Winter Break Campus Closure December 23-January 02 Midterm Grades Due October 14 2020 Spring Semester Faculty Returns January 06 Midterm Grades Due March 09 Faculty Convocation, Tsaile Campus January 06 Spring Break, All Sites March 09-13 Student Orientation January 08 Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with “W” March 20 On-Site Registration January 09-10 Fall & Summer 2020 Registration March 23 Intercampus Day January 10 Begins Residence Halls Open January 12 Last Day for Instructor Drops April 17 Instruction Begins January 13 Academic Achievement Awards April 23-24 Late Registration January 13 Last Day of Instruction May 01 Last Day to ADD Classes January 17 Final Exam Week May 04-07 Martin Luther King Day (Holiday) January 20 Graduation Commencement May 08 Graduation Petition Deadline for SPRING 2020 January 24 Final Exam Grades Due May 11 Last Day to Drop/Withdraw without “W” January 31 Last Day for Faculty May 13 Late Graduation Petition w/ fee March 06 Midterm Exam Week March 02-06 Last Day Registration for (2nd 8 week w/ Fee) March 06 2020 Summer Sessions Final Registration Summer Session I & 10 weeks May 22 Memorial Day (Holiday) May 25 Residence Halls Open May 25 Summer Session I May 26-June 26 Summer Session 10-week May 26-July 31 Final Registration Summer Session II June 26 Summer Session II June 29-July 31 Independence Day (Observed) July 03 Students must be fully admitted into Diné College prior to course registration. 1 College Administration Dr. Charles Monty Roessel, College President Glennita Haskey, Vice President of Student Affairs Ed. D., Arizona State University, Educational Administration and Supervision M.S., University of New Mexico, Occupational Therapy M.A., Prescott College Journalism B.S., University of New Mexico, Multicultural Education B.S., University of Northern Colorado, Photo-Communication/Industrial Arts A.S., Navajo Community College, Social Behavioral Science Dr. Geraldine Garrity, Provost Marie R. Nez, Vice President of External Affairs Ed.D., Fielding Graduate University, Education M.Ed., Northern Arizona University, Career & Technical Education M.Ed., Arizona State University, Curriculum & Instruction B.S., Northern Arizona University, Business Administration, Minor in CIS B.A., Arizona State University, Education A.A., Diné College, Computer Sciences Bo Lewis, Vice President of Finance & Administration M.B.A., University of Phoenix, E-Business B.S., University of Colorado, Business Administration A.S., ITT Institute of Technology, Infor. Tech – Computer Network Systems A.A., Lamson Business College, Accounting School Deans Dr. Paul Willeto, Dean of Arts, Humanities & English Dr. Michael Lerma, Dean of Business & Social Sciences Ed.D., University of New Mexico, Administration & Supervision Ph.D., University of Arizona, American Indian Studies M.F.A., University of Michigan, Fine Arts M.A., University of Arizona, Political Science B.F.A., University of New Mexico, Fine Arts B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, Political Science Dr. Lawrence Isaac Jr., Dean of Diné Studies & Education James Tutt, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math- Ph.D., University of Arizona, Educational Administration ematics M.A., University of Arizona, Educational Administration M.Ed., Western New Mexico University, Education B.A., University of Arizona, Government B.S., Fort Lewis College College Board of Regents Greg Bigman, President Nelson S. BeGaye, Member Northern Agency Representative Health, Education & Human Services Representative Dr. Tommy Lewis Jr, Vice President Johnson Dennison, Member Superintendent of Diné Schools Central Agency Representative Sharon Todacheenie, Secretary Anderson Hoskie, Member Fort Defiance Agency Representative Eastern Agency Representative Theresa Hatathlie, Treasurer Devon Begay, Member Western Agency Representative ASDC President, Student Representative 2 Table of Contents About Diné College Housing Costs by Semester 13 College Mission 7 Student Family Housing 13 College Vision 7 Student Meal Plans 14 College Principles 7 Dorm Room and Meal Plan Refund 14 Diné College History 7 Student Family Housing Refund Policy 14 Accreditation 7 One College, Multiple Sites 7 Financial Aid Diné College Campuses/Centers 7 Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships 14 Non-Discrimination Policy 8 FERPA 14 Title IX 8 Cost of Attendance (COA) 14 Notification of Rights under FERPA 8 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy 15 Drug-Free and Zero Tolerance Policy 8 Qualitative Standard: 15 Jeanne Clery Act 9 Quantitative Standards (Pace): 15 Campus Crime Information 9 Course Repetition 15 Official Withdrawal 15 Admission Policies and Procedures Unofficial Withdrawal 15 Student Complaints and Recommendations 9 Transfer Credits 15 Enrollment 9 Change in Major 15 NEW Students 9 Additional Degree(s) 15 Letter of Admission 9 Repeat 15 Denial or Cancellation of Admission 9 Retake 16 Transfer Students 10 Financial Aid Warning 16 Returning Students/Stopped Out Students 10 Financial Aid Suspension 16 Non-Degree Seeking Students 10 Financial Aid Appeal Process 16 Placement Test 10 Reinstatement of Financial Aid Eligibility 16 Change of Major 10 Financial Aid Probation 16 Non-Degree Seeking to Degree Seeking 10 Return to Title IV (Refund & Repayment Policy) 16 Changing Degree Type 10 Federal Pell Grant: Duration of Eligibility 16 Adding a Major (Dual major) 10 Pell Grant Lifetime Limit 16 High School Concurrent Enrollment (Non-Degree) 11 Maximum Timeframe/Pace 17 Dual Credit Program 11 Continued Funding Agreement 17 Student Eligibility 11 Consortium Agreement 17 Eligible Classes 11 Paying Prior-Year Charges 17 Dual Credit Placement Tests 11 Federal/New Mexico State Work Study Program (FWS) 17 Enrolling in Dual Credit Courses 11 Student Consumer Information 17 Tuition and Fees for Dual Credit 11 Payment Plan 17 Textbooks for Dual Credit 11 Certificate Program Title IV Eligibility 17 International Students 11 Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships Location/Contact 17 Bachelor Program Admission Process 11 Grants and Scholarships 17 Registration 12 Academic Advising 12 Student Services and College Resources Student Orientation 12 Adult Education Program 18 Textbooks 12 Associated Students of Diné College (ASDC) 18 Athletics 18 Tuition and Fees Intercollegiate Athletics for Men and Women 18 Tuition 12 Eligibility for Intercollegiate Sports 18 Technology Fee 12 Student Athletes Class Attendance 18 Activity Fee 12 Student Athletes on Satisfactory Academic Progress 18 Cancelled Course Policy 12 Satisfactory Completion 18 Payment Options 12 Falsification of Records 18 Payment Plans 12 Intermural Sports for Men and Women 18 Charges/Payments 13 Cafeteria 18 Refund Policy 13 Campus Security 19 Fall or Spring Semester Tuition Refund 13 Parking Permits 19 Summer Sessions Tuition Refund (5-10 weeks) 13 Computer Services 19 Diné College Bookstore 13 Warrior Web 19 Textbooks 13 Counseling Services 19 Merchandise Refund/Return Policy 13 Disability Support Services (DSS) 19 Department Purchased Gifts 13 Diné Environmental Institute (DEI) 19 Residence Hall 13 Diné Policy Institute (DPI) 20 3 Table of Contents High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests and Credentials 20 Repeating Courses 29 Land Grant Office (LGO) 20 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy 29 Land Grant Office Internship 20 Student Rights and Responsibilities 29 Learning Centers 20 Transcripts 29 Library Services 20 Transfer Credits 29 Library Card 21 Withdrawal from College 29 Navajo Language Proficiency Test 21 Residence Life Program 21 General Education Student/Family Dorms 21 General Education Curriculum 30 Student Family Housing for Married/Single Parents 21 Course Information 30 Application Procedures and Eligibility Requirements 21 General Education Program Requirements 30 Deposit 21 Communications Requirements 31 Deposit Refund 21 Humanities