catalogue_graduate_2013-2014.pdf METHODIST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES ACADEMIC CATALOGUE 2013-2014 School of Graduate Studies & Office of Academic Affairs Methodist University Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 catalogue_graduate_2013-2014.pdf CONTACT INFORMATION Methodist University 5400 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 www.methodist.edu General University Policy President—Dr. Ben E. Hancock, Jr. (630-7005) Academic Information Executive Vice President and Academic Dean of the University—Dr. Delmas Crisp, Jr. (630-7031) Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs—Jane Weeks Gardiner (630-7158) Dean, School of Graduate Studies—Dr. George Hendricks (630-7056) Director, Master of Education Program— Dr. E. Sue Godwin (630-7060) Director, Master of Justice Administration Program —Dr. Darl H. Champion (630-7050) Director, M.M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies — Christina Beard (630-7215) Director, The Professional M.B.A. at Methodist University—Dr. James Marcin (630-7624) Admissions Information Vice President for Enrollment Services—Rick Lowe (630-7027) Director of Financial Aid—Bonnie Adamson (630-7192) Assistant Director of International Programs—Olga Polyak (630-7432) Director of Admissions, Physician Assistant Program—Jennifer Mish (630-7615) Program Coordinator, Master of Justice Administration—Kristine Thomas (630-7268) Program Coordinator, Professional MBA at Methodist University—Anne Way (630-7493) Program Coordinator, The Master of Education Program—Janice Luce (630-7511) Athletic Information Director of Athletics—Bob McEvoy (630-7182) Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator—DeeDee Jarman (630-7283) Sports Information Director—Nate Jervey (630-7172) Campus Ministry Vice President for University Relations and Campus Ministry—Rev. Dr. Michael Safley (630-7515) Director of Campus Ministry Programs and Administrative Services—Donna Wilson (630-7157) Center for Student Success Director — Jane Weeks Gardiner (630-7031) Davis Memorial Library Director of Library Services—Tracey Pearson (630-7587) Institutional Advancement Vice President for Institutional Advancement—Robin Davenport (630-7200) Director of Alumni Affairs—Lauren Cook Wike (630-7167) Director of Annual Fund— Krista Lee (630-7169) Financial Information Vice President for Business Affairs—Gene Clayton (630-7011) Associate Vice President for Business Affairs and Controller—Dawn Ausborn (630-7610) Institutional Research Assistant Dean for Institutional Research and Effectiveness—Michael Hadley (630-7550) Research Analyst Assistant Dean for MU at Night and Summer School—Linda Gravitt (630-7074) MU at Night Admissions and Student Services Coordinator— Sabina Schneider (630-7190) Director of Veteran Services—Randy Smith (630-7174) Director of the Fort Bragg Office—Yasmin Rivera (436-3624) Planning and Evaluation Vice President for Planning and Evaluation—Dr. Donald Lassiter (630-7081) Public Relations and Events Director of Public Affairs—Pam McEvoy (630-7043) Director of Marketing and Communications— (630-7114) Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications—Roxana Ross (630-7507) Administrative Assistant for University Relations—Grimaneza Grasser (630-7507) Graphic Designer and University Photographer— (630-7507) Director of University Calendar and Events—Sam Morrison (630-7062) Director of Reeves Auditorium and Technical Services—Cliff Wells (630-7110) Webmaster—Michael Molter (630-7646) 2 catalogue_graduate_2013-2014.pdf Records and Transcripts Associate Dean and Registrar—Jasmin Brown (630-7035) Assistant Registrar—Roswitha Howard (630-7033) Student Information and Housing Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students—William Walker (630-7155) Associate Dean of Students—Todd Harris (630-7030) Director of Housing and Residence Life—Barbara Morgan (630-7256) Assistant Director of International Programs— Olga Booth (630-7432) 3 catalogue_graduate_2013-2014.pdf TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY...................................................................................................................... 7 Mission Statement & General Goals of the University ...................................................................................................... 7 Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................................. 7-8 Founding ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Location and Facilities ................................................................................................................................................... 8-9 Davis Memorial Library .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Academics ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Diversity of the Student Body ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Religious Life .............................................................................................................................................................. 9-10 Athletics ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10 SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES .......................................................................................................................... 11 Purpose of the Methodist University School of Graduate Studies ................................................................................... 11 Graduate Level Goals ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Other Goals ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Assessment of Goals ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Graduate Degrees Offered ......................................................................................................................................... 11-12 Academic Regulations ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 Protection of Freedom of Expression ............................................................................................................... 12 Student Responsibility for Requirements and Registration .............................................................................. 12 Transfer Credit ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Grading System for the School of Graduate Studies ........................................................................................ 12 Incomplete Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Honor Code ................................................................................................................................................ 13-14 Members of the Graduate Academic Standards Committee ............................................................................. 14 Graduate Level Appeals and Complaints ................................................................................................... 14-15 Readmissions/Reapplications ........................................................................................................................... 15 Withdrawal from the University ...................................................................................................................... 15 Medical Withdrawal ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Institutional Effectiveness ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Computer Resources/Computer Use Policy ............................................................................................................... 16-17 Mandatory Student E-Mail Policy for Graduate Students ................................................................................................ 17 Online Access for Graduate Program Courses ................................................................................................................. 17 Obtaining a Username and Password .............................................................................................................. 17 Library Access ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Technical Requirements ............................................................................................................................