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1 ABOUT THE CAMPUS ACADEMIC ACCREDITATIONS THE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION COUNCIL FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF COUNSELING AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION (UNDERGRADUATE) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF THEATRE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE ACCREDITATION FOR TEACHER EDUCATION NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS RULES AND POLICIES STATEMENT The information contained in this publication is based upon current regulations and policies of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as of January 1, 2002. Wisconsin Statutes, administrative rules, resolutions of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, court decisions, opinions of the Attorney General, regulations and policies of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and any other rules or decisions from an authoritative source applicable to the university, are among the sources of information in this publication. They are subject to change without notice. Information contained in this publication is also subject to revision without notice. For the most specific, up-to-date information on any subject that is part of this publication visit the online version of the continually updated catalog, appropriate University Offices or the Registrar's Office. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies for all persons regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy. Refer inquiries to the Diversity and Equal Opportunity Compliance Office, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI 53190. UW-WHITEWATER INTERNET ADDRESS http://www.uww.edu 2 UW-WHITEWATER 800 West Main Street Whitewater, WI 53190 CONCERNING ADDRESS/TELEPHONE CONCERNING ADDRESS/TELEPHONE Admission to the Admissions Office University Baker Hall 142 Exchange/Study Abroad Library 2250 (262) 472-1440 International Programs (262) 472-5759 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/admissions/ http://uww.edu/international/ Adult and Part-time Admissions Office Financial Aid Hyer 130 Enrollment Baker Hall 142 (262) 472-1130 (262) 472-l440 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/staffair/finaid/index.php http://www.uww.edu/admissions/ Graduate School Roseman 2015 Alumni Information University Relations (262) 472-1006 Alumni Center [email protected] (262) 472-1105 http://www.uww.edu/gradstudies/ TACTS [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/a.umni.php Health & Counseling Service Health Center 1013 (262) 472-1300 Athletic Director Williams Center 112A http://www.uww.edu/stdrsces/uhcs/ (262) 472-1543 [email protected] Honors Program Andersen 2111 http://www.uww.edu/athleticdept/contacts.cfm (262) 472-1268 [email protected] http://acadaff.uww.edu/Honors/ Campus Directory University Center Information Desk Parking Information Visitor’s Center (262) 472-1234 (262) 472-1011 http://up.uww.edu/?search=basic [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/adminaff/parking.htm Career Services Library 2002 (262) 472-1471 Registration Baker Hall B-7 [email protected] (262) 472-1211 http://www.uww.edu/stdRsces/career/ [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/registrar/ College of Arts & Center of The Arts 2001 Communication (262) 472-1221 Residence Hall Life Goodhue Hall 200 [email protected] (262) 472-1157 http://academics.uww.edu/CAC/ [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/staffair/slstaff/ College of Business Carlson Hall 4037 & Economics (262) 472-1343 Summer School Information Roseman 2013 [email protected] (262) 472-1100 http://academics.uww.edu/business/ [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/conteduc/summer/index.htm College of Education Winther Hall 2030 (262) 472-1101 Tickets for Athletic and University Center 151 [email protected] Performing Arts Program (262) 472-2222 http://academics.uww.edu/coe/ http://uc.uww.edu/services/info_ticket.php College of Letters & Salisbury Hall 123 Transcript of Credits Registrar Sciences (262) 472-1620 Baker Hall B-27 [email protected] (262) 472-1580 http://uww.edu/factsheets/cofls.html [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/registrar/academic_record.php Continuing Education Credit Outreach/Off- Roseman 2013 Transfer of Credits Admissions Office Campus Courses (262) 472-1100 Baker Hall 142 [email protected] (262) 472-1440 http://www.uww.edu/conteduc/credit/index.htm [email protected] Non-Credit Events Roseman 2005 http://www.uww.edu/admissions/ (262) 472-3165 [email protected] Veterans’ Information Registrar http://www.uww.edu/conteduc/camps/ Baker Hall B-7 (262) 472-1211 Center for Students Roseman 1006 [email protected] with Disabilities (262) 472-4711 http://www.uww.edu/registrar/veterans.php [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/StdRsces/csd/ INFORMATIVE CON INFORMATIVE Workshops, Camps and Continuing Education Conferences Roseman 2005 Distance Education Roseman 2010 (262) 472-3165 (262) 472-1003 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.uww.edu/conteduc/camps/ http://www.uww.edu/conteduc/distance/index.htm TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Page INTRODUCTION AND MISSION STATEMENT 1 ADMISSION INFORMATION 9 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 11 ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARRAY 22 REGISTRATION 30 GRADING 36 ACADEMIC STANDARDS 42 ACADEMIC RECORDS 49 DEGREES AND GRADUATION 56 POLICIES AND LEGAL MATTERS 58 STUDENT SERVICES 62 ACADEMIC SUPPORT 100 STUDENT INVOLVEMENT 126 EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID 166 COURSE LISTING INFORMATION 247 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMUNICATION 257 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 284 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 284 COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCES 284 INTERDISCIPLINARY INFORMATION 284 ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 284 INDEX 284 4 CHANCELLOR'S MESSAGE (Being prepared by Photo Graphics) 5 MISSION STATEMENT University of Wisconsin System Each institution of the University of Wisconsin System shares in the mission of the System which is to develop human resources, to discover and disseminate knowledge, to extend knowledge and its application beyond the boundaries of its campuses, and to serve and stimulate society by developing in students heightened intellectual, cultural, and humane sensitivities, scientific, professional, and technological expertise; and a sense of value and purpose. Inherent in this mission are methods of instruction, research, extended education, and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition. Basic to every purpose of the System is the search for truth. The Core Mission of the University Cluster Institutions With the approved differentiation stated in their selected missions, each university in the Cluster shall: a) Offer associate and baccalaureate degree level and selected graduate programs within the context of its approved mission statement. b) Offer an environment that emphasizes teaching excellence and meets the educational and personal needs of students through effective teaching, academic advising, counseling and through university-sponsored cultural, recreational and extra-curricular programs. c) Offer a core of liberal studies that supports university degrees in the arts, letters, and sciences, as well as specialized professional/technical degrees at the associate and baccalaureate level. d) Offer a program of pre-professional curricular offerings consistent with the university’s mission. e) Expect scholarly activity, including research, scholarship and creative endeavor, that supports its programs at the associate and baccalaureate degree level, its selected graduate programs, and its approved mission statement. f) Promote the integration of the extension function, assist the University of Wisconsin-Extension in meeting its responsibility for statewide coordination, and encourage faculty and staff participation in outreach activity. g) Participate in interinstitutional relationships in order to maximize educational opportunity for the people of the state effectively and efficiently through the sharing of resources. h) Serve the needs of women, minority, disadvantaged, disabled, and non-traditional students and seek racial and ethnic diversification of the student body and the professional faculty and staff. i) Support activities designed to promote the economic development of the state. Select Mission of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater In addition to the system and core missions, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has the select mission to: a) Offer an extensive range of undergraduate programs and degrees, including interdisciplinary programs in letters, sciences, and the arts, as well as programs and degrees leading to professional specialization. b) Offer graduate education built clearly upon its undergraduate emphases and strengths with particular emphasis in the fields of business and education. c) Expect scholarly activity, including research, scholarship and creative endeavor, that supports its programs at the associate and baccalaureate degree level, its selected graduate programs, and its special mission. d) Provide supportive services and programs for students with disabilities. e) Recruit minority and non-traditional students and provide support services and programs for them. f) Serve as a regional cultural and resource center. g) Provide continuing education and outreach programs as an integrated institutional activity. 6 POLICIES & PROCEDURES (Title Page) 7 WELCOME WELCOME TO TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE IN