2021-2022 Catalog Everglades University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Everglades University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Boca Raton Main Campus and Online Division Everglades University Catalog 2021-2022 VOL. NUMBER LXVIII • AUGUST 30, 2021 Boca Raton Campus (Main Campus) 5002 T-REX Avenue, Suite #100, Boca Raton, FL 33431 (888) 772-6077 • (561) 912-1211 Fax (561) 912-1191 Online Division 5002 T-REX Avenue, #200, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Miami Branch Campus (855) 723-9087 • (561) 912-2166 Fax (561) 982-8550 Miami Campus (Off-Campus Instructional Site of the Boca Raton Main Campus) 11731 Mills Drive, Miami, FL 33183 (833) 352-3685 • (305) 913-0955 Fax (305) 273-3535 Orlando Campus (Branch Campus) Orlando Branch Campus 850 Trafalgar Court, Suite #100, Maitland, FL 32751 (866) 289-1078 • (407) 277-0311 Fax (407) 482-9801 Sarasota Campus (Branch Campus) 6001 Lake Osprey Drive, Suite #110, Sarasota, FL 34240 (866) 907-2262 • (941) 907-2262 Fax (941) 907-6634 Tampa Campus Sarasota Branch Campus (Off-Campus Instructional Site of the Sarasota Campus) 5010 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609 (844) 297-1715 • (813) 868-8160 Fax (813) 885-6031 www.EvergladesUniversity.edu Everglades University School Code: 031085 Tampa Campus TABLE OF CONTENTS – Concentration in Aviation Management 71 – Concentration in Construction Management 73 GENERAL INFORMATION 7 – Concentration in Human Resource Management 75 Mission Statement 7 – Concentration in Project Management 77 Philosophy 7 Master’s Degree in Construction Management 79 Goals and Objectives 7 Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship 80 History of Everglades University 7 Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration 81 Accreditation and Approvals 9 – Concentration in Complementary and Alternative Medicine 82 Memberships 9 – Concentration in Functional Nutrition 83 Articulation Agreements 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 84 Advisory Committees 10 ADMISSIONS 113 Governance 10 Admissions Procedures 113 Board of Trustees 10 Admissions Requirements for Undergraduate Students 113 Office of the President 11 Home-School Applicants 114 Campus Descriptions 11 International Students Undergraduate Admissions 114 Everglades University Libraries 12 Admissions Requirements for Graduate Students 114 Administrative Hours of Operation 13 Admissions Waiver Requirements 115 The QEP at Work: Writing for the Major 13 International Students Graduate Admissions 115 Americans with Disabilities Act 14 TRANSFER STUDENTS AND CREDITS 116 Equal Opportunity Statement 14 Undergraduate Degrees 116 Student Body Diversity 15 Graduate Degrees 116 Catalog 15 Transfer from Regionally Accredited Institutions 116 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY 16 Transfer from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions 116 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management 16 Advanced Placement Policy 116 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Alternative Medicine 18 Transfer from International Institutions 116 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Aviation/Aerospace 21 Transfer of Credits from Everglades University 117 – Concentration in Airport Operations Management 23 Veteran Transfer of Credits 117 – Concentration in Aviation Maintenance Management 26 Policy for Awarding Credit for Military Training and Experience 117 – Concentration in Aviation Safety 29 Department of Aviation Credit for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Ratings Guidelines 117 – Concentration in Aviation Security 32 Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System 118 – Concentration in Flight Operations 35 General Rule for Course Equivalencies 119 – Concentration in Management 38 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 120 – Concentration in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) 41 STUDENT SERVICES 122 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Business Administration 44 Orientation 122 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Construction Management 47 Academic Advising 122 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Crisis and Disaster Management 49 Failed Course Advising 122 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Environmental Policy and Management 51 Tutoring 122 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Hospitality Management 53 Placement 122 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in International Business 56 Housing 122 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Land and Energy Management 58 Transportation 123 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Marine Resources Management 60 Student Lounge 123 Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Surveying Management (for Construction and Roadway) 63 Special Courses, Workshops, and Seminars 123 GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY 65 Parking 123 Master’s Degree in Aviation Science 65 Field Trips 123 – Concentration in Aviation Operations Management 66 Guest Lecturers 123 – Concentration in Aviation Security 67 Health Services/Insurance 123 – Concentration in Business Administration 68 Vaccinations 124 Master’s Degree in Business Administration 69 Voter Registration 124 – Concentration in Accounting for Managers 70 2 • Table of Contents Table of Contents • 3 POLICIES 124 Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) 146 Grading Policy 124 Cancellation/Withdrawal Calculation 146 Undergraduate Scholastic Honors 125 Veteran’s Refund Policy of Housing Allowance 147 General Education Courses 125 Veteran’s Return of Federal Tuition Assistance 147 Make-Up Work Policy and Repeating Courses 126 _Return of Unused TA Policy 147 Class Size 126 VA Pending Payment Policy: Student Rights and Responsibilities 147 Attendance and Tardiness 126 GI Bill Attendance Policy 148 Title IX Compliance 127 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES 148 Satisfactory Academic Progress- Undergraduate Students 127 Effective Catalog Date 148 Satisfactory Academic Progress- Graduate Students 129 Bursar’s Office 149 Maximum Time for Program Completion 131 Intellectual Property Policy 149 Student Appeal of Unsatisfactory Progress 131 Drug Policy 151 Academic Year 131 Firearms Policy 152 Course Load 131 Campus Security Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics 152 Definition of Terms 131 Campus Safety and Security 152 Course Load Change 132 Student Must Know Emergency Information 153 Assessment Testing 132 Fire Precautions 153 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 132 Student Emergency Response 153 Academic Integrity Policy 132 – Emergency Evacuation 153 Plagiarism 133 – Fire Evacuation 153 Sanctions for Violating the Academic Honesty Policy 134 – Non-Fire Evacuation 153 Professional Behavior Policy 135 – Emergency Lockdown 154 Professional Behavior Procedure 135 – External Lockdown 154 FINANCIAL SERVICES 136 – Shelter in Place 154 General Information 136 Antihazing Policy 154 Consumer Information 136 Graduation and Retention Rates 154 Cost of Attendance Budget (COA) 136 Privacy of Student Records 154 Types of Financial Aid 137 FERPA Disclosure 155 – Grants 137 Access, Review, and Challenge of Records 155 – Loans 137 Consumer Information 156 – Scholarships 138 Everglades University Transcripts 156 Federal Work Study (FWS) 139 Sexual Harassment 156 Financial Aid Procedure 139 Course Schedules/Changes 157 Student Rights and Responsibilities 139 Course Waivers/Substitutions 157 Policies and Procedures for Verification 140 Academic and Administrative Dismissal 157 Student Eligibility Requirements 141 Standards of Conduct 157 Disbursement Procedures 142 Re-admittance Policy 157 TUITION AND FEES 142 Standards of Appearance 158 Your Refund Options 142 Military Personnel 158 Choose Your Refund Method 142 Honor Code 158 Fee Schedule 142 Leave of Absence 158 Tuition and Fee Disclosure 142 Academic Interrupt 158 Fee Policy 143 Withdrawal Policy 159 Estimated Total Degree Program Cost 144 Loan Repayment 159 Texts, Supplies, and Special Fees 145 Military Deployment Policy 160 Interrupt 145 – Policy on Absences Due to Military Service 161 Student Withdrawals 145 – Policy on Military Transfer Credit for Military Training and Education 161 CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY 145 Testing and Make-Up Work Policy 162 Tuition and Fee Disclosure 145 STUDENT DISCIPLINARY/COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES 162 4 • Table of Contents Table of Contents • 5 Student Complaint Procedures 162 GENERAL INFORMATION Student Complaint General 162 MISSION STATEMENT – Appeal Policy and Procedures 163 The mission of Everglades University is to provide quality education to adult learners of diverse backgrounds in a – Appeal Process and Procedures 163 collaborative environment where each individual has the opportunity to achieve personal growth. The University Student Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal 164 seeks to accomplish its mission by combining small class sizes and innovative programs with traditional academic Student Grade Appeal Complaint 164 values. The University supports the academic endeavor and service, to deliver graduate and undergraduate programs Title IX Complaint Statement and Policy Procedures 165 both on campus and online. – Discrimination 165 – Sexual Harassment 165 PHILOSOPHY – The University’s Title IX Officer 166 In today’s society, there is a need for a university that offers its students a quality education in an atmosphere of – Investigation of Complaints 166 personalized attention. Everglades University’s goal is to train the career-minded