2019 • 2020 Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020 ACADEMIC CATALOG University of the West has made every effort to ensure the information in this catalog and other published materials is accurate. University of the West reserves the right to change policies, tuition, fees, and other information in this catalog, with prior approval from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) where applicable. University of the West strives to inform students and stakeholders of changes in a timely fashion, but reserves the right to make changes without notice. University of the West is a private, non-profit, WSCUC-accredited campus founded by and affiliated with the Taiwan-based Buddhist order of Fo Guang Shan. The University of the West name, abstract lotus logo, and calligraphic logo are copyrighted to the university. Additional information is available at our website, www.uwest.edu. 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Website www.uwest.edu Table of Contents President’s Message 5 Financial Aid 51 Fall 2019 - Summer 2020 6 Applying for Financial Aid 52 Financial Aid Eligibility 52 Academic Calendar 6 Financial Aid Disbursements & Refunds 54 Scholarships 54 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 55 Introduction 9 Withdrawal & Leave Of Absence (LOA) 58 Mission & Values 10 Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Policy 58 Institutional Learning Outcomes 10 Our Founder 11 Tuition & Fees 61 History of the University 13 Cost of Attendance 61 Governance 14 Tuition 66 Accreditation 14 Non-Refundable Fees 67 Research Projects 15 F-1 Student Health Insurance 69 Academic Cooperation with Other Universities 16 Tuition Payments 70 Refund Policies 71 Around Campus 19 Rosemead Campus & San Gabriel Valley 19 Registration & Records 73 Graduate Culture at UWest 21 Registration 73 Religious Life & Practice 22 Schedule Changes 77 Campus Safety 23 Graduate Candidacy & Continuous Enrollment 77 Library 24 Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, & Reentry 78 Technology Resources 25 Transcripts, Diplomas, & Enrollment Verification 80 Student Activities 26 Address & Name Changes 80 Student Government 27 Student Email 80 Student Clubs 28 Maintenance & Confidentiality of Student Records 81 Transfer Credit 82 Admissions 29 Admissions Policy 29 Academic Policies & Procedures 85 Application Deadlines 30 Academic Integrity Policy 86 Admissions Requirements 31 Satisfactory Academic Progress 86 Open Enrollment Admission 35 Reinstatement 87 Readmission 36 Attendance 88 Class Level 89 International Students 37 Grading Standards 91 International Student Admission 38 Grade Grievance 94 English Proficiency Requirement 45 General Petition 94 F-1 Student Health Insurance 47 Multiple Degrees/Concentrations 94 Maintaining Status & Avoiding Termination 48 Graduation 99 Commencement 100 Academic Honors 102 Living on Campus 103 English Language Institute 169 Housing 103 ELI Mission 170 Dining Services 106 English Language Institute 170 English Placement Testing 172 Student Services 107 Intensive English Program Advancement 174 Course Descriptions 176 Student Affairs 107 Disabilities Services 109 Student Life 110 General Education 187 Student Success Center 110 General Education 188 Wellness Center 111 Student Rights & Responsibilities 112 Liberal Arts 195 Keeping the Campus Safe 116 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts 196 Nondiscrimination & Harassment Policies 117 Student-Developed Concentrations 198 Campus Title IX Coordinator 119 Contemplative Studies Minor / Mindfulness Facilitation Suggestions & Complaints 120 Certificate 200 Programs of Study 121 Psychology 203 Degree Programs 122 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 204 Open Enrollment & Certificate Programs 124 Master of Arts in Psychology 209 Buddhist Chaplaincy 127 Religious Studies 215 Master of Divinity in Buddhist Chaplaincy 129 Master of Arts in Religious Studies 216 Doctor of Buddhist Ministry 133 Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies 220 Business Administration 139 Course Descriptions 225 Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration 141 Course Code Key 226 Master of Business Administration 148 Undergraduate Course Descriptions 227 Professional Master of Business Administration 153 Graduate Course Descriptions 253 Graduate Certificate Programs in Business Administration 155 College Directory 275 English 157 Board of Trustees 276 Bachelor of Arts in English 158 Administration 276 English Minor 166 Faculty Senate 276 TESOL Certificate & Minor 168 Staff 277 Faculty 280 Emeriti 286 President’s Message 5 Welcome to University of the West! We are excited to meet new students and receive returning students to a new academic year! Please know that we are here to serve you and wish you all the best as you embark on another year of learning and exploring. We are an institution of higher learning. All of us on this campus are part of your learning experiences. Please make sure that you get to know us and let us help and support you as you spend another wonderful year with us. University of the West was founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun with a vision of providing a campus where students from the East and the West could come together to study their chosen academic disciplines in an environment guided by Buddhist wisdom and values. Today those values are defined by the concepts of Character, Compassion and Community. It is the mission of University of the West to provide you with the best learning environment in which to thrive. It is our commitment to work with you so that you will receive the best educational opportunities to further your personal and professional goals. Again, welcome and please do not hesitate to contact the faculty and staff on campus to support your endeavors at University of the West! Sincerely, Chiung-Sally Chou, Ph.D. Interim President Academic Calendar 6 Fall 2019 - Summer 2020 University oftheWest FALL SEMESTER t August 12 – December 8, 2019 SPRING SEMESTER t January 27 – May 31, 2020 SUMMER SESSION 1 t June 1 – August 9, 2020 AUG 19 Residence Hall Opens for Fall 2019 JAN 20 MLK Day: Campus Closed MAY 29 Residence Hall Opens for Summer AUG 12 Fall 2019 Semester Begins JAN 24 Chinese New Year’s Eve: 2020 Campus Closes at Noon Summer 2020 Session 1 Begins - AUG 12 – 17 UDays: New Student Orientation JUN 1 Degree AUG 12 EPT & Assessment Testing JAN 27 Chinese New Year: Campus Closed 2019-2020 JUN 3 – JUN 5 UDays: New Student Orientation AUG 15 Continuing Students JAN 24 Residence Hall Opens for Spring 2020 Last Day to Pay for Fall 2019 JAN 27 Spring 2020 Semester Begins JUN 3 EPT & Assessment Testing AUG 16 Continuing Students JAN 28 – FEB 1 UDays: New Student Orientation Week JUN 4 Continuing Students: Last Day to Pay for Session 1 $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect JAN 28 EPT & Assessment Testing JUN 5 31 Continuing Students: AUG 19 Fall Classes Begin JAN 30 Continuing Students: $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect AUG 23 New Students Last Day to Pay for Spring 2029 JUN 8 Summer Degree Classes Begin Last Day to Pay for Fall 2019 JAN 31 Continuing Students: AUG 24 New Students $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect JUN 13 Last Day to Change Schedule $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect FEB 3 Spring Classes Begin New Students: Last Day to Pay for Session 1 AUG 30 Add/Drop Closes: FEB 7 New Students: Last Day to Change Fall Schedule Last Day to Pay for Spring 2020 JUN 14 New Students: $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect Last Day to Apply for QE & Defense FEB 8 New Students: SEP 2 Labor Day: Campus Closed $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect JUN 19 Residence Hall Opens for Session 2 SEP 27 Last Day to Change Grading Basis FEB 14 Add/Drop Closes: SUMMER SESSION 2 t June 22 – August 9, 2020 OCT 25 Last Day to Drop with W Last Day to Change Spring Schedule JUN 24 Summer Session 2 Begins [IEP] OCT 28 – NOV Degree Students: Last Day to Apply for QE, Defense, JUN 24 – 26 IEP Student Orientation Comps 24 Spring 2020 Registration JUN 24 IEP Testing FEB 17 Presidents’ Day: Campus Closed NOV 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 am JUN 25 Continuing IEP Students: Set Clocks Back One Hour MAR 8 Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2 am Last Day to Pay for Session 2 Set Clocks Forward One Hour NOV 11 – 15 International/Interfaith Week (tentative) JUN 26 Continuing IEP Students: NOV 18 – 24 Course Evaluations Distributed MAR 13 Last Day to Change Grading Basis $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect NOV 24 Degree Students: APR 6 – 12 Spring Break: No Classes JUN 29 Summer IEP Classes Begin Spring 2020 Registration Closes APR 17 Last Day to Drop with W JUL 2 Last Day to Change Session 2 NOV 25 Degree Students: APR 20 – 24 Common Ground Week (tentative) Schedule $50 Late Registration Fee in Effect APR 20 – MAY 17 Degree Students: New IEP Students: NOV 28 – DEC 1 Thanksgiving Holiday: Campus Closed Summer & Fall 2020 Registration Last Day to Pay for Session 2 DEC 2 – DEC 6 IEP Students: MAY 11 – MAY 17 Course Evaluations Distributed JUL 3 Independence Day (obs): Campus