2013-2014 Catalog and Student Handbook
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2013-2014 Catalog and Student Handbook For updates to the 2013-2014 Catalog and Student Handbook, please check the ASU-Mountain Home Website: http://www.asumh.edu. To access the Catalog and Student Handbook Website: http://www.asumh.edu/admissions/forms/2013-2014Catalog.pdf 1600 S. College Street Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: (870) 508-6100 Fax: (870) 508-6287 www.asumh.edu A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Arkansas State University – Mountain Home where our vision is Creating Opportunities - Changing Lives. The campus is located on picturesque rolling hills in Mountain Home, Arkansas. We are surrounded by beautiful forests, two outstanding freshwater lakes, and crystal clear rivers teaming with trout. This is an ideal location for the outstanding facilities you will be utilizing as a student of ASUMH. We have a diverse collection of degrees and certificates offered with schedule options that will accommodate your needs. We are also proud to host Arkansas State University – Jonesboro through our degree center which delivers a number of bachelor and master degree programs to the campus. We are fortunate to have outstanding faculty, dedicated to your success. Class sizes are small, allowing you the opportunity to personally interact with your instructor. The University has service and support staff equally committed to your academic success. There are also a number of clubs and organizations offering you options to engage in service or recreation activities outside of the classroom. Arkansas State University – Mountain Home was created to provide you with an exceptional educational experience. I am pleased that you are exploring the opportunity to enroll here at your University and welcome you as a new student. Sincerely, Robin Myers, Ed.D 2 Table of Contents STUDENT CATALOG General Information ......................... 5 Vision, Mission & Purposes .......... 11 History of the University ............... 14 Admissions ....................................... 19 Tuition and Fees .............................. 34 Financial Aid & Scholarships ........ 40 Auxiliary Educational Services ............................................ 50 Academic Policies and Regulations ...................................... 54 Testing and Placement.................... 55 Registration ..................................... 62 Grading ............................................ 68 Graduation ...................................... 73 Academic Programs ........................ 77 Associate Degrees ............................ 83 Technical Certificates ................... 111 Certificates of Proficiency ............ 118 Course Descriptions ...................... 121 BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF………..173 STUDENT HANDBOOK Policies and Procedures……….....185 Student Activities………………...201 Student Information……………..205 Rights & Responsibilities………..207 Academic Conduct and Rights …215 Student Records & Confidentiality (FERPA)………………………….217 Student Services………………….219 INDEX…………………………...222 3 POLICY STATEMENT Policies and procedures stated in this catalog--from admission through graduation--require continuous evaluation, review, and approval by appropriate university officials. All statements reflect policies in existence at the time this catalog went to press, and the university reserves the right to change policies at any time without prior notice. University officials determine whether students have satisfactorily met admission, retention, or graduation requirements. ASUMH reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the University for cause at any time. 4 General Information 5 Student Responsibility Statement Students enrolled at ASUMH are expected to study this catalog carefully to become familiar with all policies, procedures, and regulations. Knowledge of the information contained in the catalog is the responsibility of each student. The provisions of this catalog are subject to change and should be considered to be for informational purposes rather than to be an irrevocable contract between the university and the student. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement ASUMH is an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other unlawful factors in employment practices or admission and treatment of students. The facilities and services of ASUMH are accessible to the disabled. ASUMH is committed to offering all students, employees, applicants for employment, and other interested parties the rights and protections afforded them by federal and state laws. ASUMH ensures that the following laws and regulations will be carried out as they pertain to those constituencies: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act) Students, faculty, staff, and other interested persons who have inquiries regarding ASUMH’s efforts to comply with its responsibilities under these laws should contact: Director of Human Resources (Age Act, Title VI) Arkansas State University – Mountain Home Physical Address: 201 High Street (Stewart House) Mailing Address: 1600 South College Street Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: (870) 508-6200 Fax: (870) 508-6286 6 Student Services Coordinator (504 compliance, Title II, & Title IX) Arkansas State University – Mountain Home McClain Hall 205 1600 South College Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: (870) 508-6168 Fax: (870) 508-6284 Telephone Directory Main Switchboard: (870) 508-6100 Admissions/Registrar .................................................. 508-6104 ASU-Jonesboro Programs ........................................... 508-6170 Bookstore ..................................................................... 508-6114 Cashier ......................................................................... 508-6125 Center for Continuing Education ................................ 508-6105 COMPASS Testing ..................................................... 508-6209 Financial Aid & Scholarships ...................................... 508-6195 Norma Wood Library .................................................. 508-6112 Security ....................................................................... 508-6300 7 8 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Semester 2013 ASUMH Family Meeting/Faculty In-service ……………….Monday, August 12 Advising and Registration for All Students …… Tuesday-Friday, August 13-16 Classes Begin including First Seven Week Classes……...….Monday, August 19 Late Registration ……………………….…......Monday-Thursday, August 19-22 Last Day for Late Registration for Adding Course(s) or for Changing From Credit to Audit…………..…Thursday, August 22 Labor Day Holiday (no classes)….………………….…….Monday, September 2 Last Day to Withdraw from Seven Week Classes…………......Monday, Sept. 30 Last Day of First Seven Week Class…………………………Monday, October 7 Second Seven Week Class Begins……………………….......Tuesday, October 8 Pre-registration Advising for Spring 2014 Opening……....Monday, November 4 Last day to submit Intent to Graduate for December 2013 Graduates ………………………………Friday, November 8 Last Day to Withdraw……………………………………. Friday, November 15 Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holiday………….Monday-Saturday, November 25-30 Second Seven Week Classes End …………………………Monday, December 2 Common Algebra Final……………………………………Tuesday, December 3 Study Day……………………………………….................Tuesday, December 3 Final Examinations……………………….Wednesday-Tuesday, December 4-10 Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) ……………………………..Wednesday, December 11 Spring Semester 2014 ASUMH Family Meeting/Faculty In-service………...…..…Monday, January 13 Advising and Registration for All Students…..... Tuesday-Friday, January 14-17 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Observed (no classes)…. Monday, January 20 Classes Begin………………………………………….. …...Tuesday, January 21 Late Registration ………………………....…. Tuesday-Thursday, January 21-23 Last Day for Late Registration, for Adding Course(s) or for Changing from Credit to Audit…….…………… Thursday, January 23 Last Day to Withdraw from Seven Week Classes….……..…...Monday, March 3 Last Day of First Seven Week Class…………………...…….Monday, March 10 Second Seven Week Class Begins……………….….……..…Tuesday, March 11 Last Day to submit Intent to Graduate for May 2014 Graduates……………………………….…..…… Friday, March 14 Spring Break………………………....................Monday-Saturday, March 24-29 9 Pre-registration Advising for Summer 2014 and Fall 2014 Opening………………………….…………………...Monday, April 7 Last Day to Withdraw…………………………………………. .Friday, April 18 Last Day to Withdraw from 2nd Seven Week Classes…………Tuesday, April 29 Fall Pre-Registration Ends………………………………………....Friday, May 2 Last Day of Second Seven Week Class………………………….Monday, May 5 Common Algebra Final……….……………………………....…Tuesday, May 6 Study Day ………..……………………………………….……..Tuesday, May 6 Final Examinations…….…………….……...…..Wednesday-Tuesday, May 7-13 Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) ….………………..……………..…. Thursday, May 15 Commencement …………..……………………...... 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 19 First Summer Term 2014 Pre-registration for Summer I & II……….………...…Wed. & Thur., May 28-29 Classes Begin…………………………………………………….Monday, June 2 Last Day for Late Registration for Adding Course(s), or for Changing from Credit to Audit………………………...Monday, June 2 Last Day to Withdraw………………………………….…….…Tuesday, June 24 Last Day of Class/Final/Examinations..………………………… Tuesday, July 1 Grades Due (10:00 a.m.)………………………………….……...…Thurs.,