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2021-2023 Bellevue University Addendum to the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook Bellevue University Addendum 2021-2023 Catalog Volume II for Florida Potential Students REAL Learning for REAL Life REAL Learning for REAL Life Bellevue University was founded by military for military in 1966 to help adult learners advance their careers. Today, the university continues its dedication to providing an education that offers: • Deep, relevant knowledge that relates to current and future in-demand careers. • Powerful, professional skills that prepare graduates to excel in the workplace. • Effective, engaging active learning that maximizes students’ work experience and helps them build confidence in their performance. • Access that makes all of this possible for busy, working adults, as well as those just starting out in their careers. For more than five decades Bellevue University has been an innovator of programs, learning models, and support services for motivated students intent on bettering themselves in a variety of careers. Our Real Mastery® approach helps students not only learn, but master, the knowledge and skills employers expect. Students apply learning to real world situations, giving them the confidence to showcase their talents to a current or future employer. Today we offer more than 80 degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in business, information technology, healthcare, safety, and security. Nearly 60,000 graduates have benefited from Bellevue University’s mission and commitment. Our graduates work in fulfilling careers in the United States and throughout the world. We stand ready to help you reach your goals, too. For additional information, please visit bellevue.edu. Mission Bellevue University provides career-oriented, cost effective, open access education through select undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Vision In a rapidly changing higher education environment, Bellevue University boldly adapts and innovates so our students and university can be wildly successful. Values INTEGRITY Doing what we say we will do, individually and collectively. VALUE OF EDUCATION Believing in the power of education to change individual lives and society for the better. STUDENT SUCCESS Providing personalized learning and support that meets students where they are and transforms them into confident, capable and engaged citizens. INNOVATION Building high-value learning networks and relationships that improve the performance of higher education. CARE FOR OTHERS Demonstrating empathy and respect for others in every interaction. Common Learning Outcomes Bellevue University has four shared objectives for learning and development for all students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Upon successful completion of a program of study, students will be able to: 1. Communicate effectively 2. Integrate theory and practice 3. Analyze and synthesize information 4. Act as responsible citizens and members of their profession i 2021 | 2023 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook This Academic Catalog and Student Handbook contains official regulations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 announcements of policies and practices for the academic years U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99). 2021-2023, effective July 1, 2021-2023. The University reserves the right Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to repeal, change, or amend the rules, regulations, and provisions (hlcommission.org). Bellevue University is committed to providing an contained in this Academic Catalog and Student Handbook. This environment that is free from harassment and discrimination based publication is not an offer to enter into a contract. upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic These academic policies will apply to all students who begin their information, military obligations, or status in any other group protected academic program during the period of this catalog. Students currently by local, state, or federal law. enrolled under a previous Academic Catalog and Student Handbook Bellevue University complies with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery have the option of remaining under that Academic Catalog and Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Student Handbook or substituting this new catalog. This option may be Act (Clery Act) (20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); 34 CFR 668.46). The Director of exercised by informing the Registrar of the requested change in writing. Compliance is responsible for administering this Act. Students are expected to maintain the Standard of Progress included Those with inquiries concerning Bellevue University’s compliance with in this Academic Catalog and Student Handbook. The academic the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504, contact stipulations listed shall remain in effect for seven years from the the Title IX Office at 402-557-5299. Inquires may also be addressed to expiration date of this catalog. Students who have not graduated in this the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, seven-year period will be subject to the provisions of a later Academic regarding Bellevue University’s compliance with the regulations Catalog and Student Handbook. implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504. As a post-secondary institution of higher education, Bellevue University The Higher Learning Commission may also be contacted, directly, once protects information and personal records in compliance with the internal complaint procedures have been exhausted. Contents REAL Learning for REAL Life ............................i Inspection and Review of Education Records ................8 Mission ................................................. i Types, Locations, and Custodians of Education Records .......8 Values .................................................. i Amendment of Education Records .........................8 Common Learning Outcomes.............................. i The Solomon Amendment ................................9 Undergraduate Academic Offerings ...................1 Student Academic Honesty Policy ..........................9 Copyright Protection .....................................9 Graduate Degree Offerings ...........................2 Drug/Alcohol Policy .....................................10 Pre-Professional Programs ................................2 Tobacco-Free Policy .....................................10 Colleges ...............................................3 Student Rights and Responsibilities .......................10 College of Arts and Sciences...............................3 Policy for Missing Students ...............................10 College of Business.......................................3 Student Code of Conduct ................................11 College of Science and Technology.........................3 Discrimination and Harassment Policy .....................15 College of Continuing and Professional Education ............3 Security Department – ID/Access Badge Accreditation ..........................................4 Control and Access Policy ................................15 International Accreditation Council for Lost ID/Access Badges ..................................15 Business Education (IACBE)................................4 Security Department – Reporting a Crime ..................15 Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Student Complaint Procedures ...........................15 Education Programs ......................................4 Reporting and Disclosure of Information ...................15 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) ........4 Electronic Device Expectations ...........................16 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Student Email Regulations ...............................16 Related Educational Programs (CACREP) ....................4 Computer and Network Use Policy ........................16 Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Bellevue Real-Time User Information Network (BRUIN) .......17 Information Assurance/Cybersecurity. .......................4 Cyber-Active® Online Classroom ..........................17 Campus Facilities ......................................5 Online Education Disclaimer .............................17 Premier Partner Locations .............................6 Federal Disclosure Information ....................... 18 University Policies, Regulations, and Expectations . 7 Outreach and Partnerships ........................... 19 Annual Notification of Student Privacy (FERPA) ...............7 ii Outreach Scholarship Initiatives ...........................19 Corporate Tuition Assistance / Company Billing .............30 TeamMates Mentoring Program ..........................19 Deferral Payment Option ................................30 Partnership 4 Kids .......................................19 Additional Policies ...................................31 The Consulate of Mexico in Omaha........................19 Dropping or Withdrawal – Traditional-Based ................31 Community College Promise Grant ........................20 Dropping or Withdrawal – Cohorts ........................31 El Camino Latino Center .................................20 State of Florida Credit Balance Policy ......................31 Transfer Agreements – Post-Secondary Institutions ..........20 Statement of Account ...................................31 Transfer of Credit to Another Institution ...................20 Tax Credit Reporting ....................................31