Davis College 2020–2022 Academic Catalog Davis College Four Seagate, Suite 202 433 N. Summit Street Toledo, OH 43604-2638 419.473.2700 800.477.7021 [email protected] www.daviscollege.edu Published April 2021 Revised June 2021 Contents Davis College 3 Counseling 9 President’s Message 1 Student Activities 9 Davis College Mission 1 Davis College Alumni Association 9 General Education Core 1 Security Policies at Davis College 10 Business Core 1 Title IX 10 History 1 Programs of Study 13 Accreditations and Approvals 2 Course Descriptions 25 Non-Discrimination Policy 2 Organization Ownership 39 Academic Calendar Quarter Start Dates for 2020- Davis College Board of Directors 39 2022 Academic Years 3 Administration 39 2020-2022 Academic Calendar 3 Staff 39 The Admissions Process 3 Faculty 40 High School Completion Requirement 3 Davis College Foundation Board of Directors 41 International Student Admissions 3 Advisory Committees 41 International Student Enrollment Policy 4 Staff and Faculty Memberships 43 Intensive English Program 4 Glossary 44 Tuition and Fees 4 2020-2022 Academic Calendar 44 Student Body 4 Financing Your Education 4 Financial Aid 4 Financial Aid Programs 5 Veterans Administration Educational Benefits 6 Davis College Foundation and Scholarships 6 Transfer to Davis College 7 Experiential Learning Credit 7 Transfer Policy for Regionally Accredited Schools 8 Transfer Policy for Non-Regionally Accredited 8 Schools Transfer Policy for International Schools 8 Transferability of Davis College Credits 8 Dual Enrollment for High School Students 8 Real Estate Course Transfer Policy 8 Student Services 9 Career Services 9 President’s Message provides a foundation for comprehensive, life-long When people walk through our doors and commit learning and will enable a graduate to: themselves to success, great things happen. Time • Read critically with understanding. and again, the power of increasing knowledge, skills, confidence, and the power of gaining a valuable • Listen critically with understanding. education have changed students beyond their • Write clearly and effectively in Standard English. own expectations. We have served many of your • Speak clearly and effectively in Standard English. grandparents, aunts, uncles, sons, and daughters of • Apply critical thinking processes, abstract Toledo since even before the Civil War in this effort. reasoning skills, and problem-solving methods. We are proud of our tradition in providing this valu- able service to our community. • Locate, gather, process, and use information. Our purpose is to provide you with marketable skills. Business Core We achieve this with dedicated faculty and staff who The Business Core reflects the College’s commit- are committed to excellence. Our commitment to ment to meeting the demands of the business excellence is reflected by this institution’s accredita- community we serve and is an essential part of each tion*. In fact, less than 10% of colleges similar to associate degree program. The purpose of the Busi- Davis College have attained the same accreditation. ness Core is to develop character, teamwork, and professionalism valued by employers. To this end, I personally welcome you to the tradition of success the Business Core will enable a Davis College gradu- at Davis College and to the excitement of fulfilling ate to: and exceeding your own expectations. • Demonstrate professional behavior. Diane Brunner • Collaborate with people of different backgrounds, President values, and experience. • Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations, func- *Davis College is accredited by The Higher Learning tions, and practices of business. Commission. Phone (312) 263-0456 www.hlcommis- sion.org. • Utilize technology that is common to general business practices. Davis College Mission • Develop effective job search skills and Davis College, a private, two-year institution of employment documentation. higher education, serves our community by offering quality educational programs and services that meet The Davis College faculty, staff, and administration the ever-changing demands of business. Our mis- are committed to the mission and purposes of the sion is to provide marketable skills that enhance the College and, to this end, are committed to provide employability of our graduates. the educational programs, services, environment, resources, and knowledge to assure its attainment. To assure the realization of our mission, the follow- ing educational purposes, in addition to our program History objectives, have been established. In 1881, Matthew H. Davis left his chairmanship in the mathematics department and his position as di- General Education Core rector of the business department at Albert College, The General Education Core is an integral part of Belleville, Ontario, to accept the management of each associate degree program at Davis College. Toledo Business College. The small school of 35 stu- The purpose of the General Education Core is to dents, which had been established in 1858, rapidly impart common knowledge, cultivate critical think- grew to 350 students. ing, and develop values needed by every educated person. To this end, the General Education Core 1 During the 23 years Davis directed the school, four Accreditations and Approvals other schools were absorbed, and the name was Davis College is accredited by The Higher Learning changed to Davis Business College. The curriculum Commission. Higher Learning Commission is recog- was gradually changed from Latin, German, Greek, nized by the U.S. Department of Education and the calculus, and epistolary writing to banking, mercan- Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). tile trades, shorthand, and typing. The Higher Learning Commission may be contacted at (312) 263-0456 or (800) 621-7440 Fax: (312) 263- After Davis’ death in 1904, his son, Thurber P. Davis, 7462 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, left the University of Michigan to take over the IL 60604 or www.hlcommission.org. management of Davis Business College. Under the leadership of the younger Davis, electric typewrit- The Ohio Board of Higher Education authorizes Da- ers were added, making the College one of the best vis College’s programs (since 2009). equipped in the United States. Stenotype and data processing augmented the expanding curriculum. Davis College is registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (State of Ohio In 1948, when Thurber became ill, his daughter, Ruth Certificate of Registration No. 81-02-0731B), 30 East L. Davis, became the third generation of the Davis Broad Street, 24th Floor, Suite 2481, Columbus, OH family to lead the school. In 1953 President Ruth 43215. http://scr.ohio.gov. Davis led the College to be among the first to be ac- credited by the Accrediting Commission for Business Davis College is approved for the training of veter- Schools. In 1964, the institution met commission ans by the Ohio State Approving Agency. requirements for a junior college of business. Office Davis College is authorized under Federal law to management, payroll accounting, and the Automa- enroll nonimmigrant alien students. tion Institute were added to meet the growing needs of business and technology. Davis College’s Ohio Pre-License Real Estate Certifi- cate Program is recognized by the Ohio Division of In 1983 John Lambert became President of Davis Real Estate. College. President Lambert expanded the curricu- lum to include allied health, aviation, computer, and Non-Discrimination Policy graphic design programs, which doubled the Col- Davis College embraces the requirements of fed- lege’s enrollment. In 1986, Davis met the require- eral, state, and local laws and does not discriminate ments for accreditation by the American Association or tolerate harassment on the basis of race, color, of Medical Assistants. In 1991, Davis College was ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, gender, granted accreditation by the Higher Learning Com- sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physi- mission of the North Central Association. cal or mental ability, veteran status, military obliga- tions, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, In 1993 Diane Brunner became the fifth president of family medical history, genetic information, political Davis College. At the time of her appointment, she affiliation or any other protected category in the was the youngest female college president in Ohio. recruitment, selection, and subsequent treatment In 2008, the College was honored as one of Ohio’s of students and/or employees. In accordance with best employers by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93–112), Davis College also earned the Better Business Bu- interested persons can obtain information with re- reau® Torch Award for marketplace ethics. In 2014, spect to the existence of location of services, activi- Davis College was chosen as a Top Workplace in ties, and facilities that are accessible to and usable Toledo. at Davis College by physically challenged persons As was true of all past Davis College leadership, by contacting the Vice President of Academic and President Brunner is dedicated to the promotion of Student Services. higher educational standards and continuing the College’s service to the community. 2 Academic Calendar Quarter Start Dates • Schedule a financial aid appointment. for 2020-2022 Academic Years • Meet with your academic advisor to schedule your Davis College’s academic calendar is divided into classes. You will meet individually with an