Florida Catalog Fall 2020 – Summer 2021
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FLORIDA CATALOG FALL 2020 – SUMMER 2021 Effective 02-16-2021 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Charter, Accreditation, and Licensure .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Admission to Utica College .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Admission Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Programs of Study ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Tuition and Expenses ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................................................................. 33 Refund Policies ............................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Student Life .................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 50 Academic Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................................................................. 70 Academic Calendars ....................................................................................................................................................................... 94 Administrative Officers and Staff ................................................................................................................................................. 100 Faculty .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 104 Board of Trustees .......................................................................................................................................................................... 107 HEGIS Codes ............................................................................................................................................................................... 108 2 Mission Statement We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational pathways. Values Our mission rests upon a foundation of values that guide our decisions and actions: • Individual attention • Intellectual growth, creativity, and scholarship in the pursuit of knowledge • Innovative and relevant approaches to teaching and learning • Diversity of perspective, background, and experience in an equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment • Freedom of expression and civil discourse • Community engagement and service • Ethical behavior and integrity • Continuous pursuit of excellence Vision We will focus our innovative energy on inspiring learners to create a future beyond their imagining. Our Academic Promise The foundation for Utica College's entire undergraduate academic program is a commitment to liberal education integrated with professional study. A liberal education is designed to help you develop the intellectual skills you need to succeed, not only in your career but throughout your life as a flourishing individual and responsible citizen. Utica College's commitment to liberal education dovetails with its historical mission of educating students for rewarding careers. Whether you are in a professionally focused major such as physical therapy, computer science, or economic crime investigation or in a more traditional liberal arts major such as biology, history, or philosophy, you will develop the intellectual skills that define a liberal education, while you also gain practical, career-focused experiences. In 2013, Utica College's faculty adopted five intellectual skills which they consider critical to a liberal education. These skills are infused throughout all aspects of the College's undergraduate programs: Communication - The ability to communicate information and attitudes clearly and precisely. Critical Analysis and Reasoning - The ability to seek out relevant evidence, evaluate it, and draw justified conclusions. Synthesis - The ability to draw fruitful connections between topics and ideas and to create new understanding. Social Awareness - An understanding of the nature and origins of the social world and an ability to operate within it. Quantitative Literacy - The ability to interpret quantitative information and to present information in quantitative forms. These skills are assessed at the Institutional level. More information about this assessment process may be found at the Assessment web page. 3 Charter, Accreditation, and Licensure The College is chartered by the Regents of The University of the State of New York under its corporate name, Utica College, and also is mentioned in Syracuse University's charter. Utica College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680, (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. Copies of accreditation reports are on file in the offices of the president and the provost and vice president for academic affairs. The Utica College Board of Trustees sets policy for the institution and serves as the institution's legal owner and final authority. Utica College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, License No. 4919 (St. Petersburg) and 5896 (Miramar). Utica College Incorporated is registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, to do business in Florida as a non-profit corporation. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, (888) 224-6684. Utica College President, Dr. Laura Casamento, is the administrator of all Utica College campuses. Students will be notified of any administrative changes. Non-discrimination Policy Utica College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and accepts students and employs individuals without regard to race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, AIDS, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in Utica College programs, services, and activities. The 504 ADA Compliance Officer for Utica College is Lisa Green, Vice President for Human Resources and Personnel Development (315-792-3276). Utica College has designated the Vice President for Human Resources and Personnel Development in the Office of Human Resources (315-792-3276) as the individual responsible for inquiries, complaints, and coordination of compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended). Utica College has designated the Director of Learning Services in the Office of Learning Services (315-792-3032) as the individual responsible for inquiries, complaints, and coordination of compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 on behalf of students. Members of Utica College who have complaints of sexual harassment by anyone at this College, including any students, staff, administrators or faculty as well as vendors, contingent employees, clients and consultants are encouraged to report such conduct to the Title IX Coordinator so that (s)he may investigate and resolve the problem. Individuals who feel subjected to sexual harassment should report the circumstances orally and/or in writing as soon as possible to the Title IX Coordinator. A delay in reporting may affect an investigator's ability to gather information relevant to the case. For the purposes of filing a complaint, "Title IX Coordinator" refers to the Title IX Coordinator and any Deputy Title IX Coordinators. The contact information for the Title IX staff is as follows: Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Green, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Personnel Development (315-792-3736 or [email protected]) Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics: David Fontaine, Director of Athletics and