2012-2013 CATALOG EUREKA COLLEGE 300 East College Avenue Eureka, Illinois 61530-1500 www.eureka.edu Admissions Office: 888.4-EUREKA 309.467.6350 [email protected] This Catalog provides general information only and does not constitute a contract or any form of agreement between Eureka College and any person(s). The programs, policies and regulations contained herein are subject to addition, modification and/or deletion without prior notice and the College specifically reserves the right to make whatever changes, which Eureka College in its sole discretion may deem appropriate at any time. The College policy is, however, to attempt to notify those affected by changes which are planned in advance, in order to foster possible adjustment without undue inconvenience. Toward this end, the College generally attempts to limit substantial changes to those made effective at the beginning of an academic year. Students and others interested in such matters are encouraged to consult their faculty advisors or appropriate College officers as to specific contents of this Catalog, including particular degree requirements. The faculty and staff of Eureka College do not stand in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) to its students. We accept the state and federal policy that the women and men who attend Eureka are fully functioning adults. Within our tradition and framework, we will continue to provide a caring environment in all areas of academic and social life. Eureka College follows all procedures as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). In keeping with the Christian Church’s (Disciples of Christ) mission of “concern for a better world . implemented in an educational community dedicated to the welfare of humanity,” and with its call for “a society which proclaims and honors the rights of all persons,” no one shall be denied admission to any College course or program, nor denied housing, employment or promotion, nor the opportunity to study or work at Eureka College because of race, national origin, gender, creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or physical handicap. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................................................................10 Fall Semester 2012 ................................................................................................. 10 Spring Semester 2013 ............................................................................................. 10 Summer Session 2013 ............................................................................................. 11 THE SPIRIT OF EUREKA COLLEGE ..................................................................................12 VISION ........................................................................................................................... 12 MISSION ........................................................................................................................ 12 OUR HISTORY .................................................................................................................. 12 Location .................................................................................................................. 12 CORE VALUES .................................................................................................................. 13 OUR GOALS .................................................................................................................... 14 ACADEMIC LIFE ................................................................................................................ 15 The Faculty ............................................................................................................. 16 ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS .................................................................................... 16 ADMISSION TO EUREKA COLLEGE ................................................................................17 APPLICATION PROCESS ...................................................................................................... 17 FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN ..................................................................................................... 17 TRANSFER STUDENTS ........................................................................................................ 18 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ................................................................................................ 20 ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP ............................................................................................ 21 UNCLASSIFIED STUDENTS ................................................................................................... 21 ADMISSION STATUS .......................................................................................................... 22 Denial ..................................................................................................................... 22 Appeals ................................................................................................................... 22 Deposits .................................................................................................................. 22 ReaDmission ........................................................................................................... 22 EXPENSES ....................................................................................................................23 TUITION, ROOM, BOARD, AND FEES .................................................................................... 23 ADDITIONAL CHARGES ...................................................................................................... 23 PAYMENT ....................................................................................................................... 24 CIC TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM ..................................................................................... 24 ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP TUITION/FEE STRUCTURE ......................................................... 24 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINANCE CHARGES ........................................................................................................... 25 SENIOR CITIZENS .............................................................................................................. 25 REFUND POLICY ............................................................................................................... 25 ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE ................................................................................... 26 VEHICLE REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................... 27 RESIDENCE HALL FACILITIES ................................................................................................ 27 BOARD ........................................................................................................................... 27 OTHER CHARGES AND POLICIES ........................................................................................... 27 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................29 APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE ................................................................................................ 29 EUREKA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND AWARDS ........................................................ 29 FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS ................................................................................................. 30 Ronald W. Reagan LeaDership Program ................................................................. 30 DurwarD SanDifer Mentorships .............................................................................. 30 TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS .................................................................................................. 31 OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS....................................................................................................... 31 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ......................................................................................... 32 MAXIMUM AWARDS......................................................................................................... 32 NEED BASED AND OTHER ASSISTANCE .................................................................................. 33 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT .................................................................................................... 33 LOAN FUNDS ................................................................................................................... 34 CAMPUS LIFE ...............................................................................................................35 STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES .................................................................................... 35 Applied Learning ..................................................................................................... 36 Career Services ....................................................................................................... 36 The Cerf Center ....................................................................................................... 36 Housing & Residence Life........................................................................................ 37 Security anD Parking ..............................................................................................