Midland, Michigan • Cedar Hill, Texas • West Palm Beach, Florida www.northwood.edu Northwood University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (1-800-621-7440, www.higherlearningcommission.org). N O R T H W O O D U N I V E R S I T Y Mission Statement To develop the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society. Core Values Statement We believe in: · the advantages of an entrepreneurial, free-enterprise society · individual freedom and individual responsibility · functioning from a foundation of ethics and integrity · promoting and leveraging the global, diverse and multi-cultural nature of enterprise. Core Purpose Statement To develop leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs with the skills and character to drive personal, organizational, and societal success. Outcomes A university education is more than the courses offered and the experiences made avail- able. It is the architecture of those elements designed to create defined results. As a learning community, we focus our efforts to the accomplishment of twelve outcomes which become characteristics our graduates share. 1. Understand the tradition of freedom. 2. Have a broad practical understanding of their chosen field. 3. Are familiar with the ideas driving enterprise leaders. 4. Communicate effectively in speech and writing. 5. Understand complex global issues. 6. Have a constant attraction to new ideas. 7. Can explain their personal values. 8. Understand the aesthetic, creative and spiritual elements of life. 9. Are effective self-evaluators. 10. Are action oriented. 11. Are skilled at detecting and solving problems. 12. Seek lifelong education. ii Code of Ethics The community of students, faculty, and staff of Northwood University affirms this code of ethics as the behaviors that advance our shared values: Integrity In all our actions we shall be guided by a code of behavior which reflects our values, unim- peded by circumstance, personal gain, public pressure, or private temptation. Respect We will treat all others with consideration for their circumstances and with thoughtful regard for their value as human beings. Honesty We will embrace truthfulness, fairness, probity, and demand the absence of fraud or deceit in ourselves and others with whom we act. Responsibility We will be accountable for the care and welfare of others and responsible for the intended and unintended consequences of our actions. Freedom We will exercise personal freedom while insuring others be immune from arbitrary in- terference on account of condition or circumstance, insuring that freedom will be con- strained only by our responsibility for its consequences. Empathy We will endeavor to understand the feelings, thoughts, and notions of others in order that compassion and fairness of our actions may result. Spirituality We will seek the spiritual development necessary for our happiness and growth and en- courage an environment that supports this growth for all. Achievement We will exercise our skills to create high achievement and applaud the high achievement of others. iii An Introduction In 1959, two young men with an idea, a goal, and a pragmatic philosophy to encom- pass it all broke away from their careers in a traditional college to create a new educational entity. The Northwood Idea became a reality when Dr. R. Gary Stauffer and Dr. Arthur E. Turner enrolled 100 students, using a 19th century mansion as a school building, a small amount of money for operating expenses, and a large amount of determination. Today, the Northwood Idea of incorporating the teachings of the American free enterprise system into college classrooms is an unquestionable success. There are campuses in Midland, Michigan; Cedar Hill, Texas; and West Palm Beach, Florida, as well as extension centers across the United States and abroad. There is also the Margaret Chase Smith Library Center in Skowhegan, Maine, in addition to continuing education programs across the United States and Canada, and a growing University College program. Put in simplest terms, Northwood University is a private, tax-exempt, independent, accredited, coeducational, business- and management-oriented university actively allied to both business and the arts. Northwood translates its philosophy into practical, useful curriculums that are designed to prepare students for the realities of the working world. Northwood brings the business world into the classroom. Instructors of business are successful career profession- als who have chosen to direct their business talents toward the preparation of those about to enter the work world. Northwood’s career curriculums are developed in response to the needs of business and industry to ensure that the University offers the most up-to-date programs and infor- mation for the best possible preparation. Practicing business professionals come to the classroom, bringing to students the most current relevant descriptions of what is transpir- ing in today’s business world. Graduates of Northwood have a solid understanding of business and practical, useful management skills. Graduates are successful in immediately becoming a part of the busi- ness world and have been prepared for it through a placement service that begins to work for students at freshman orientation and continues throughout their lives. An industry leader speaking on campus once said, “Business is built on confidence, on making markets, on getting people excited and facing challenges.” He couldn’t have described the Northwood Idea more accurately. This catalog is a review of what Northwood University is, in detail. In simple language, it describes Northwood University so that you may make an evaluation of it, for whatever purpose. Northwood University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, gender, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability or veteran status. The university is also committed to compli- ance with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination. iv N O R T H W O O D U N I V E R S I T Y Table of Contents N O R T H W O O D U N I V E R S I T Y Table of Contents Mission Statement and Outcomes . .ii Code of Ethics . iii An Introduction . iv Academic Calendar . .x Northwood & You . .1 An Open Letter about the Northwood Idea . .1 What is Northwood University? . .3 Northwood History . 4 Northwood’s Campuses . 5 Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management . 9 Northwood’s Students . 11 Admissions & Financial Information . 13 Admissions Requirements . 13 Admission Procedures . 15 Financial Information . 16 Financial Requirements . 17 Financial Aid . 19 Career Assistance Center . 25 Academic Matters . 29 Pursuing a Northwood Undergraduate Degree . 29 Study Abroad Programs . 31 Degree Programs . 34 Majors . 34 Minors/Concentrations . 37 Curriculum Guides . 38 Course Descriptions . 72 Scholastic Policies . 116 Student Records Privacy . 116 Guidelines for Disability Services . 117 Student Records . 118 Course Offering Changes . 118 Online Registration and Schedule Adjustment . 118 Schedule Adjustment . 119 Course Load . 119 Transfer of Northwood Credits . 119 Absence Policy . 119 Grading Policy . 120 vi Table of Contents Standards of Expression and Quantitative Skill . 121 Testing System Standards . 121 Repeating Courses . 121 Test-Out Policy . 122 Distribution of Grades to Students . 122 Course of Study Interruptions . 122 Plagiarism and Cheating . 122 Academic Probation, Dismissal, and Measurable Progress . 122 Honors . 123 Honors Program . 124 Awards . 126 Academic Appeals . 126 Nontraditional Programming . 126 University College . 126 Academic and Financial Matters . 135 Military Extension Centers . 139 2007-2009 University College Calendar . 140 Executive and Continuing Education . 142 University of the Aftermarket . 142 Student Services . 144 Activities . 144 EXCEL: The Student Development Program . 144 On-Campus Services . 150 Housing . 150 Food Services . 150 Student Medical Services . 151 Counseling, Academic Advising, and Orientation . 151 Library . 152 Bookstore . 153 Intercollegiate and Intramural Athletics . 153 Cultural Arts Events . 154 Student Publications . 154 Consumer Reports . 155 Student Conduct . 155 Alcohol/Drug Policy . 156 Drug and Alcohol Prevention Counseling . 156 Manners and Good Grooming . 158 vii Table of Contents Accreditations, Approvals, and Memberships . 160 Boards, Faculty, and Staff . 166 Board of Trustees . 166 The Florida Board of Governors . 166 The Michigan Board of Governors . 167 The Texas Board of Governors . 168 Alden B. Dow Creativity Center Board . 169 Margaret Chase Smith Library Board . 169 Friends of Northwood University . 169 Officers of the University . 170 Central Administration . 171 Northwood University, Michigan Campus – Administration and Faculty . 173 Northwood University, Texas Campus – Administration and Faculty . 180 Northwood University, Florida Campus – Administration and Faculty . 184 University College, Administration and Faculty . 188 Northwood University, International Program Centers . 200 Emeriti . ..