2014/2015 Undergraduate Catalog 2014/2015 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG CHADRON STATE COLLEGE Chadron, Nebraska A member of the Nebraska State College System All qualified applicants for admission or employment will receive consideration without regard to age, race, marital status, gender, religion, national origin, or disability. No person attending Chadron State College shall on grounds of age, race, marital status, gender, religion, national origin, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity. The college is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. This catalog is an official publication of Chadron State College and is intended to provide general information. Although the policies, procedures, and descriptions are current and accurate at the time of publication, the college and the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees reserve the right to make changes at any time to facilitate the delivery of high-quality educational services. The information in this catalog, therefore, is subject to change and does not constitute a contract between the college and any other party. Students are responsible for adhering to regulations and completing requirements for their program of study. 1 2014/2015 Undergraduate Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTORY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 STUDENT INFORMATION CALENDAR ................................................................................................................................. 7 CHADRON STATE COLLEGE............................................................................................................................................... 7 PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION AND INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION .................................................................................. 7 GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................... 7 HISTORY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8 VISION AND MISSION ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 VISION STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................... 9 NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY/EQUAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY ........................................ 9 USE OF HUMANS AND ANIMAL PARTICIPANTS IN RESEARCH ............................................................................................ 9 ADMISSIONS (ALL STUDENTS) .................................................................................................................................... 10 HOW TO APPLY TO CSC ............................................................................................................................................. 10 GENERAL ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 10 FEES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10 FRESHMAN ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 FRESHMAN INTERNATIONAL ...................................................................................................................................... 10 TRANSFER .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 TRANSFER INTERNATIONAL ....................................................................................................................................... 10 RETURNING TO CSC (RE-ADMIT) ............................................................................................................................... 10 EARLY ENTRY ............................................................................................................................................................ 10 TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 10 PERSONAL CSC STUDENT ACCOUNT ......................................................................................................................... 10 EAGLEMAIL ............................................................................................................................................................... 10 CSC ONLINE (SAKAI PLATFORM) ............................................................................................................................... 11 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... 11 COSTS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 COSTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11 TEXTBOOK ZERO COURSES ........................................................................................................................................ 11 REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 ADVISING ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 11 SCHEDULE CLASSES ................................................................................................................................................... 11 CHANGES TO CLASS SCHEDULES ............................................................................................................................... 11 GRADE LEVEL/CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................................................................. 11 COURSE NUMBERS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 COURSE SECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 CATALOG ASSIGNMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 11 EXPECTATIONS AND ACADEMIC CONDUCT ..................................................................................................................... 11 2 2014/2015 Undergraduate Catalog GRADES...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 PETITIONING FOR INCOMPLETE .................................................................................................................................. 11 GRADE POINT AVERAGE ............................................................................................................................................ 11 GRADE APPEALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 AUDIT REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................ 11 ACADEMIC HONORS ................................................................................................................................................... 12 GRADUATION HONORS ............................................................................................................................................... 12 ACADEMIC PROBATION & SUSPENSION ...................................................................................................................... 12 ACADEMIC AMNESTY ................................................................................................................................................. 12 ACADEMIC HONESTY ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Civility ......................................................................................................................................................................