UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE 2014–2015 AN AMERICAN EDucATION, A BRITISH SETTING, A GLOBAL FUTURE WELCOME TO RIchMOND, ThE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN LONDON. Located in one of the great world capitals, Richmond Richmond has campuses in two of London’s distinguishes itself as a truly international University most appealing communities: Richmond-upon- by enrolling students from more than 100 countries. Thames and Kensington. The Richmond Hill campus, which dates back to the founding The University’s academic programme, which of Richmond College in 1843, is the location encompasses business, communications, for first-year and second-year students. international relations, and the arts, reflects the Upper-division students typically relocate to American tradition of broad-based core studies, the campus in Kensington, Central London, the Liberal Arts. where graduate studies are also pursued. Significantly, Richmond’s underlying theme is Accredited in both the US and the UK, globalism. The 21st century needs leaders who are Richmond provides an American education keenly aware of, and competent within, the diversity in a British setting, offering a comprehensive, existing in the world. The University’s academic and profoundly awakening, university degree programme is particularly relevant to those who experience for a global future. aspire to leadership positions on the world stage, whatever their chosen profession. \ 01 Construction of the Main Building at the Richmond Hill Richmond has been a voluntary subscriber to the QAA since campus began in 1841 and was completed in 1843, when it August 2009. In May 2013 the QAA conducted an Institutional opened as the Wesley Theological Institution. Later known Review, and Richmond was found to have met expectations in all as Richmond College, it became part of London University, review judgements including: the academic standards of the awards whose degrees it awarded until 1971. In 1972, it became the University offers, the quality and enhancement of student Richmond College, an independent, international, not-for- learning opportunities and the publication of information about profit, liberal arts college. Today the University is known as those opportunities. The full review report can be consulted at: Richmond, The American International University in London. http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Pages/Richmond- The-American-International-University-in-London.aspx Richmond is accredited by the Middle States Commission Richmond is approved by The Open University as an appropriate on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, organisation to offer higher education programmes leading PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission to Open University validated awards. on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognised by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council The information presented in this catalogue is accurate at for Higher Education Accreditation. Richmond is licensed to the time of publication. Richmond is, however, an evolving award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, institution and changes are regularly introduced to improve Master of Arts, and Master of Business Administration degrees the quality of the educational experience the University by the Department of Education in the State of Delaware. offers. Consequently, Richmond reserves the right to alter Richmond’s degrees are also designated by the Department course offerings, programmes, calendar, and regulations. for Education and Skills (DfES) of Her Majesty’s Government However, when it does so, every effort will be made to inform in the United Kingdom (Recognised Awards) Statutory Order students of such changes. Further, students already enrolled 2006 (SI 3121) dated 23 November 2006. The University has will not normally be required to meet degree requirements been awarded an “A-rated” Tier 4 (Students) Sponsor’s Licence not in effect at the time of their admission to the degree and has been certified as a “Highly Trusted Sponsor” by the programme. Students are responsible for being aware of and United Kingdom Border Agency. abiding by the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the University, as they are described in the University catalogue and other student guides and handbooks. 02 / CONTENTS 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014–2016 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (CONT.) 32 Course and Programme Structures 8 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 32 Courses 8 Richmond’s Mission 36 Leave of Absence 8 Accreditation 36 Students completing graduation 8 University Facilities requirements elsewhere 37 Withdrawing from the University 9 LIBRARY & INFORMATION RESOURCES 37 Re-admission and re-registration 9 Library Services 37 Academic Standing 9 Technology Services 39 University Assessment Norms 9 Responsible Use of Information Resources 40 University Feedback Norms 41 Students with Special Educational Needs 10 ADMISSION 43 Conduct of Courses and Assessment 10 How to Apply 43 Examination Policy and Procedures 10 University Admissions Office 47 Completion of Study and Graduation 10 Application 49 Academic Policies: Non-Compliance 11 Criteria for Admissions & Exceptions 12 Deferral of Place 56 Graduate Acadmic Policies & Procedures 12 Admitted Student Procedure 12 Readmission to the University 62 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES 12 Further Information 62 Undergraduate Programmes 63 A Guide to Choosing Liberal Arts 13 UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Core Curriculum Courses 13 Scholarships 66 School of General Education 13 Richmond University Employment 67 Academic English Language, Foundation 13 Maintaining a Richmond Scholarship and Summer Programmes or Other Richmond Financial Assistance 68 First Year Seminar Programme 14 Scholarships and Financial Assistance 69 Bachelors and Masters Degree Programmes 77 Minors and Certificate Programmes 18 STUDENT & CAMPUS LIFE 82 Exit Awards 18 Department of Student Affairs 83 International Internship Programme 18 New Students 18 Office of Residence Life 84 Programmes Based 18 Counselling and Health Services Outside London 19 Office of Student Leadership 84 The Florence Study Centre 19 Recreational Sports 87 The Rome Study Centre 19 Student Government 90 Richmond International Academic 19 Student Programmes and Events Soccer Academy (RIASA ) 19 Study Abroad Office 94 COURSE information 20 Richmond’S Global 94 A guide to Course Designations Alumni NetWorK 96 Course Descriptions – London Campuses 227 Course Descriptions – Italian Study Centres 21 TUITION & FEES & RISS 21 University Fees 22 Payment Deadlines 248 ADMINISTRATION 22 Payment Plan Options 248 Honorary Degree Recipients 23 Good Financial Standing 252 Board of Trustees 24 Housing and Meals 253 Board of Academic Governors 24 Withdrawals and Refunds: New Students 254 University Full-Time Administrative Staff 24 Withdrawals and Refunds: Existing Students 257 University Part-Time Administrative Staff 25 Graduate Programmes 258 University Full-Time Faculty 25 RIASA 261 University Part-Time Faculty 265 Enquiries 26 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 266 Location Maps 26 The Academic Registry 268 Notes 26 Transfer Credit Policy 28 New Student Orientation 29 Academic Advising 29 Registration 30 Student Status 30 Attendance Policy CONTENTS \ 03 AcADEMIC CALENDAR 2014/15 – 2015/16 fall 2014 25 Aug = Bank Holiday 0 1 – 5 Sep 2–5 Sep Orientation and Registration 1 8 – 12 Sep 8 Sep First Day of Classes; Add/Drop all week 2 15 – 19 Sep 3 22 – 26 Sep 4 29 Sep – 3 Oct 4–5 Oct Re–sit Exams 5 6 – 10 Oct 6 13 – 17 Oct Priority Registration for Spring 2015 7 20 – 24 Oct Mid-term assessment 8 27 Oct – 31 Oct 9 3 – 7 Nov 10 10 – 14 Nov 11 17 – 21 Nov 12 24 – 28 Nov 24 Nov Last day to withdraw from a course (5.00pm) 13 1 – 5 Dec 5 Dec Last day of classes 14 8 – 12 Dec Final Exams 15 – 19 Dec 22 – 26 Dec 29 Dec – 2 Jan 2015 SPRING 2015 0 5 – 9 Jan 6–9 Jan Orientation/Registration 1 12 – 16 Jan 12 Jan First day of classes; Add/Drop all week 2 19 – 23 Jan 3 26 – 30 Jan 4 2 – 6 Feb 7–8 Feb: Re-sit Exams 5 9 – 13 Feb Academic Advising meetings for Priority Registration 6 16 – 20 Feb Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2015 7 23 – 27 Feb Mid-term assessment 2 – 6 March TUTORIAL WEEK 8 8 – 13 March 9 16 – 20 March 10 23 – 27 March 11 30 Mar – 3 Apr 3 April Good Friday 12 6 – 10 April 6 April Easter Monday; 7 April Last day to withdraw from a course 13 13 – 17 April 20 April “Makeup 1”; 21 April “Makeup 2” 14 20 – 24 April 22, 23 and 24 April Exams 27 Apr – 1 May 27 and 28 April Exams 4 – 8 May 4 May Bank Holiday 11 – 15 May 11 May 5.00pm Final Deadline for Grade Submission 18 – 22 May 21 May Commencement 04 / ACADEMIC CALENDAR *Please note: that the University reserves the right to make necessary changes to the 2014–16 calendar dates SUMMER 2015 25 May Bank Holiday; 26 & 27 May Orientation and Registration; 1 25 – 29 May 28 May First day of classes; 28 & 29 May Add/Drop 2 1 – 5 June 3 8 – 12 June 12 June Summer midterm assessment 4 15 – 19 June 5 22 – 26 June 22 June Last day to withdraw from a course (5.00pm) 6 29 – 3 July 2 July Last day of classes; 3 July Exams 7 6 – 10 July Moderation and grade submission by 5.00pm 10 July fall 2015 0 31 Aug – 4 Sep 31 August Bank Holiday; 1–4 September Orientation and Registration 1 7 – 11 Sep 7 September First Day of Classes; Add/Drop all week 2 14 – 18 Sep 3 21 – 25 Sep 4 28 Sep – 2 Oct 3–4 October Re-sit exams 5 5 – 9 Oct Academic Advising meetings for Priority Registration 6 12 – 16 Oct Priority Registration for Spring 2016 7 19 – 23 Oct Mid-term assessment 26 – 30 Oct TUTORIAL WEEK 8 2 –6 Nov 9 9 – 13 Nov 10 16