Missouri Valley C O L L E G E 2010-11 Undergraduate Catalog Marshall, MO moval.edu 1 ACCREDITATION MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE IS ACCREDITED BY THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION, A COMMISSION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS 30 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2400 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602-2504 TELEPHONE: 800-621-7440 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org As updates to this catalog are made they will be posted on the Missouri Valley College website catalog. I want to welcome you to Missouri Valley College! Let me introduce myself. I am Dr. Bonnie Humphrey, the 13th president of this college and the first woman president. I have spent the last 28 years of my life working with students of all ages in educational settings. Missouri Valley College is a great place to gain an excellent education while making lifelong friends. You will find that Valley is a very close-knit institution. Faculty members will get to know you very well. At Valley, we look out for one another. If you are having a problem of any kind, there are people on staff ready to help. All you need to do is ask. The truth about a college education is that we can only offer you the coursework, the professionals and the atmosphere for a successful college experience. The rest is up to you! You must take advantage of what we have to offer. We have counselors, ministers, and medical personnel on staff. We have faculty that have studied around the world – all here to help you acquire the knowledge you will need to be successful. We have staff that love Missouri Valley College and love students! All of it is here for you! We have a wonderful Learning Center where tutors are available to help in all areas of academic study. They will help you prepare for tests, papers, and they will even help you scan your pictures to email home to family and friends. It is a GREAT PLACE! Go early in the semester and go often. Our library facilities are second to none! We have a very dedicated staff in place to help you find what you need. If we don’t have it on hand – we can get it in very short order. The library is a cool, quiet place for study and research. It should feel like your home away from home. There are lots of wonderful people on this campus. All of them are interested in your success. If you take good care of Valley – Missouri Valley will take good care of you! Welcome and have a great year! Sincerely, Bonnie Humphrey President Missouri Valley College is committed to a policy of non- MISSION discrimination. The College is dedicated to providing a positive, discrimination-free educational and work environment. Any kind Guiding students to succeed through of discrimination, harassment or intimidation (i.e., race, age, sex, creed, ethnic origin or disability) is unacceptable conduct and will personal instruction and intellectual not be tolerated. For the purpose of this policy, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation are defined as any attempt on the inquiry part of individuals, groups, and recognized campus organizations to deny any individual or group those rights, freedoms, or VISION opportunities available to all members of the College community. Inquiries concerning the application of Missouri Valley Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational College's policy of non-discrimination should be directed to the environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to President, whose office is located in Baity Hall. grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master Most instances of perceived harassment or discrimination at interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based Missouri Valley College are resolved through the "open door" global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative method, with the employee or student discussing concerns with a teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic responsible administrative officer or faculty member. On appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning. occasion, however, the College's more formal procedure is preferable, either because of the severity of the complaint, or simply to insure a fair hearing by a neutral party in such VALUES situations. Compassion The grievance should be brought to the attention of the Chief Diversity Academic Officer, who can be reached by phone at 660-831- Social responsibility 4146, in person at 222 Baity Hall, or in writing at 500 E. College, Integrity Marshall, MO 65340. Because of the potential penalties involved Accountability in these areas, up to and including dismissal, all grievances must be in writing prior to the commencement of an investigation. GOALS The Chief Academic Officer (or President of the College, in the instance that a complaint involves the Chief Academic Officer) . Nurture a campus culture to embrace all individuals will investigate the allegations in a discreet manner, protecting with compassion, civility, and respect confidentiality as much as possible, recommending appropriate . Gather a demographically diverse student body corrective and remedial measures to the President in the event embracing differences in ethnicity, gender, culture, that the complaint is validated. The Chief Academic Officer will economic status, and regional and national origin take responsibility for a complete and objective investigation, . Extend access to higher education to students from all resulting in a prompt and equitable resolution within 30 days. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the Chief Academic educational backgrounds with support to achieve Officer will inform the grievant in writing of the investigation's success conclusion(s). If the grievant is displeased with the decision, the . Ensure high academic standards in all baccalaureate, case may be appealed to the President of the College for final graduate, and professional programs resolution within 30 days. Recruit and retain a dedicated, diverse staff and faculty well-educated and current in their fields . Focus curricula on developing interdisciplinary CAMPUS LIFE analytical and communicative skills, historical and In accordance with the College's philosophy and mission, cultural awareness, and critical and creative thinking students are urged to conduct themselves in a manner that . Maintain a safe, healthy campus environment demonstrates their acceptance of these goals and purposes in conducive to learning and research based on academic their daily lives on campus. Student behavior should exemplify freedom, innovative teaching, and intellectual inquiry the value of self-discovery and self-respect. Expand opportunities for applying academic learning in real-world settings and study abroad Responsible members of the Missouri Valley College community demonstrate respect for self, others and the institution by -- . Support extracurricular activities to develop teamwork and leadership in arts, academics, and athletics exhibiting personal qualities of honesty, fairness, integrity, . Promote civic engagement through service to the and accountability; community, special programming for the common good, developing interpersonal relationships that enhance the continuing education for career development, and quality of life on the campus and treating other persons with facilities for public gatherings respect and dignity; relating to others in a manner that assures their physical safety, emotional health, and psychological well-being; abstaining from any form of intimidation and harassment that NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY causes fear, threat or discomfort on the part of others; Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. respecting the rights of students and staff to reasonable The College complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as quiet in the residence halls, classrooms, library and amended, and other legislation that prohibits discrimination in laboratories; employment and access to educational programs because of respecting the physical property of the College and other race, sex, age, or physical handicap. students; 2 striving to enhance the physical and mental health of all persons by not using, possessing or providing others with TRANSFER STUDENTS alcohol or illegal drugs and chemicals or other substances; Missouri Valley College welcomes students seeking to abiding by all policies of the College and fulfilling all transfer from other institutions of higher learning, including those contractual agreements with the College; who have completed community college work. Students shall abiding by the laws of the city, county, state and nation. submit the following materials to ensure that their applications are processed promptly: Students whose behavior does not conform to these 1. Missouri Valley College application for admission. standards may be referred to a College staff member for a personal inventory, self-evaluation, counseling, and advice. 2. A high school transcript or the recognized equivalent of Disciplinary action will be taken if warranted. Complete campus- a high school diploma (not necessary for students with life policies are contained in the current Student Handbook. more than 27 transfer hours.) 3. Official transcripts of all previous collegiate work, STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT including financial aid transcripts. Students should It shall be the responsibility of every student enrolled at