2021-2022 Graduate Catalog
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GRADUATE CATALOG 2021-2022 2021-2022 GRADUATE CATALOG 1501 Morningside Avenue Sioux City, IA 51106 Telephone: (712) 274-5000 MORNINGSIDE.EDU The Morningside University experience cultivates a passion for lifelong learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility. Morningside University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. Lewis Hall 120, 1501 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA, 51106 phone: 712-274-5191 email: [email protected] This catalog is not to be construed as a contract. The university reserves the right to change the regulations governing admission, tuition, fees, or other expenses; add or delete courses; revise academic programs; the granting of degrees; or any regulations affecting the student body. Such changes, academic or otherwise, shall take effect whenever the administration determines that such changes are prudent. Students have the responsibility to read this catalog, official announcements, notices posted on bulletin boards, and otherwise to be informed completely in regard to the programs of study, diploma requirements, credits, degree requirements, and other facts relating to life at Morningside University. TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Vision Statement .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Profile ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Morningside University History ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 The Campus .............................................................................................................................................................................................8 About the Sharon Walker School of Education ................................................................................................................................. 10 About the Nylen School of Nursing .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Board of Directors ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Administrative Offices ..........................................................................................................................................................................12 Non-Discrimination Policy ...................................................................................................................................................................13 Student Services ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Advising ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Disability Services ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Commencement ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Library Services ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Online Writing Center .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Research Center ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 MySide Portal .................................................................................................................................................................................15 Career Services ..............................................................................................................................................................................15 Student Health and Personal Counseling ...................................................................................................................................15 Bookstore ........................................................................................................................................................................................15 Academic Policies and Regulations ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Academic Integrity ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension, and Discontinuance ..........................................................................................17 Administrative Withdrawal ..........................................................................................................................................................18 Class Attendance ...........................................................................................................................................................................18 Name Change Policy .................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Residence and Location Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 19 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ......................................................................................................................20 Grading Policy ...............................................................................................................................................................................22 Grievance Policy and Appeals Process ......................................................................................................................................23 Grade Appeals ......................................................................................................................................................................23 Policy Appeals ......................................................................................................................................................................23 Incomplete Grades ..............................................................................................................................................................23 Repeating a Course .............................................................................................................................................................23 Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................................................................24 Registration ...................................................................................................................................................................................25 Research ........................................................................................................................................................................................26 Standard for Written Work ..........................................................................................................................................................26 Student Conduct ...........................................................................................................................................................................26 Transfer Policy ..............................................................................................................................................................................27 Veterans Benefits ..........................................................................................................................................................................28 Business Office ......................................................................................................................................................................................29