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The information in this catalog is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute a legal contract between Savannah State University and any person or entity. Savannah, Georgia 31404 1 While the provisions of this catalog will generally be applied as stated, Savannah State University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this Catalog, including but not limited to, academic requirements for graduation; without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be available in the Offices of the Registrar, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President for Student Affairs, and the offices of the academic deans. It is especially important that students note that it is their responsibility to remain apprised of current graduation requirements for their particular degree programs. Savannah State University, an affirmative action/equal opportunity education institution, does not discriminate based on sex, race, age, religion, handicap, or national origin in employment, admissions, or activities. The University System of Georgia operates 28 public institutions that are located throughout the state. A 16-member constitutional Board of Regents governs the University System, which has been in operation since 1932. Appointment of board members - five from the state-at-large and one from each of the state's eleven congressional districts - are made by the governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Regular terms of board members are seven years. The chairman, the vice chairman, and other officers of the Board are elected by the members of the Board. The Chancellor, who is not a member of the Board, is the chief executive officer of the Board and the chief administrative officer of the University System. Instruction consists of programs of study leading toward degrees, ranging from the associate (two-year) level to the doctoral level, and certificates. Requirements for admission of students to instructional programs at each institution are determined, pursuant to policies of the Board of Regents, by the institution. The Board establishes minimum academic standards and leaves to each institution the prerogative to establish higher standards. Applications for admission should be addressed in all cases to the institutions. The policies of the Board of Regents are for the governance, management, and control of the University System. The administrative actions of the Chancellor provide autonomy for each institution. The executive head of each institution is the President, whose appointment is recommended by the Chancellor and approved by the Board. The University System Advisory Council engenders continual system-wide dialogue on major academic and administrative matters of all types. It also makes recommendations to the Chancellor for transmittal to the Board of Regents as appropriate, regarding academic and administrative aspects of operation of the system. The advisory council consists of the chancellor, the vice chancellor, and all presidents as voting members, and it includes other officials and staff members of the institutions as nonvoting members. The advisory council's academic committees and administrative committees are made up of representatives from the institutions. The committees dealing with matters of university- system-wide application include, typically, at least one member from each institution. Savannah State University Personnel Administrative Officers/Cabinet Members President Cheryl D. Dozier B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University COS –Chief of Staff M.S.W., Atlanta University David Smith D.S.W., Hunter College of CUNY, New York B.S., University of the State of New York MBA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Legal & Governmental Relations Ph.D., Georgia State University Joseph J. Steffen, Jr. CIO – Chief Information Officer B.A., Wake Forest University J.D., Marshall-Wythe School of Law College of William & Mary Mable Moore B.S., Louisiana State University M.S., Southern University, Baton Rouge Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin Clarissa Myrick-Harris B.A., Morris Brown College M.A., Ohio State University Director of Internal Audit & Advisory Services Ph.D., Emory University Elaine Shavers Campbell B.A., Clark Atlanta University Interim Associate Provost for Academic Affairs M.B.A., Savannah State University Lisa Yount M.A.C., Georgia Southern University B.S., Ball State University M.A., the University of Oregon Director of Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment Ph.D., The University of Oregon Vacant Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs Director of Title III Edward Jolley Dedra Andrews B.S., Morgan State University M.B.A., Regis University B.B.A., Savannah State University M.A., Webster University Vice President for Student Affairs F. Carl Walton Director of Athletics B.A., Morris Brown College Sterling Steward Jr. M.S., Purdue University B.A., M.A., University of Southern Mississippi Ph.D., Purdue University Vice President for University Advancement Phillip D. Adams B.A., Saint Leo University M.S., Golden Gate University Accreditation Savannah State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30099-4097 or call (404)-679-4501 for questions about the accreditation of Savannah State University. Savannah State University has also earned the following specialized accreditations: Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work - Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Civil Engineering Technology - Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Electronics Engineering Technology - Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, College of Business Administration - Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, Mass Communications - Accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), Master of Public Administration - Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), School of Teacher Education Certification Programs – Accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) Certification: Chemistry - Approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® has verified the following course sequence (BEHV 3103, BEHV 3104, BEHV 3105, BEHV 3117, and BEHV 3740) as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Examination®. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify. FALL 2016 FULL SEMESTER August 11–December 1, 2016 August 1, 2016 Faculty Return to Campus Monday August 2-3, 2016 Fall General Assembly Tuesday-Wednesday August 4, 2016 College/School & Department Meetings Thursday August 5, 2016 Assessment Day Friday August 8-10, 2016 Advisement/Registration Monday-Wednesday August 11, 2016 First day of classes Thursday August 11-17, 2016 Late registration and drop/add Thursday-Wednesday August 18-24, 2016 Instructor Approved Even Course Exchange Thursday-Wednesday August 25, 2016 Deadline for Verification of Course Attendance (NA Report) by Thursday 5:00 PM *Required for ALL Faculty for ALL Classes* September 5, 2016 Labor Day (University Closed) Monday September 19, 2016 General Faculty Meeting Monday September 26-October Mid-Term Exams Monday-Saturday 1, 2016 October 4, 2016 Mid-Term grades due by 5:00 PM Tuesday October 12, 2016 Last day to drop/withdraw w/o academic penalty Wednesday October 13-14, 2016 Fall Break Thursday-Friday November 10, 2016 Founders Day Thursday November 23, 2016 Thanksgiving Break (No classes) Wednesday November 24-25, 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday (No classes, Admin. Offices closed) Thursday-Friday December 1, 2016 Last day of classes Thursday December 2, 2016 Student Reading/Study Day (no assignments, no exams, no Friday classes) & Faculty/Staff Assessment Day December 3-9, 2016 Final Exams Saturday-Friday December 5, 2016 Final Exam for Seniors Monday December 6, 2016 Graduating Senior grades due by 5:00 PM Tuesday December 8, 2016 Graduate Hooding Ceremony Thursday December 9, 2016 Commencement Rehearsal Friday December 9, 2016 Commissioning Ceremony Friday December 10, 2016 Commencement Saturday December 13, 2016 Final grades for Continuing Students due by 5:00 PM Tuesday December 26-30, 2016 Winter Break (Administrative Offices Closed) Monday-Friday FIRST MINI-MESTER August 11–October 3, 2016 August 1, 2016 Faculty Return to Campus Monday August 2-3, 2016 Fall General Assembly Tuesday-Wednesday August 11, 2016 First day of classes Thursday August 11-12, 2016 Late registration and drop/add Thursday-Friday August 15-16, 2016 Instructor-Approved Even Course Exchange Monday-Tuesday August 18, 2016 Deadline for Verification of Course Attendance (NA Report) by Thursday 5:00 PM *Required for ALL Faculty in ALL Mini-Sem Classes* September 9, 2016 Mid-Term grades due by 5:00 PM Friday September 13, 2016 Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty Tuesday September 19, 2016 General Faculty Meeting Monday October 1, 2016 Last day of classes Saturday October 3, 2016 Final Exams Monday October 10, 2016 Final grades for Continuing