Saint Mary’s College Bulletin 2003–2004 and 2004–2005 Academic Years Volume 146 Notre Dame, Indiana Guide to Correspondence and Communication Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556-5001, (219) 284-4000 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.saintmarys.edu President, Marilou Eldred • Admission to the College, Mary Pat Nolan • Institutional Research, Mary Lelik Vice President and Dean of Faculty, Patrick E. White • Academic counseling for first year students, Susan Vanek • Academic counseling for upperclasses, Teresa Marcy • Center for Academic Innovation, Marcia Rickard • Center for Women’s InterCultural Leadership, Meredith Sarkees • Cushwa-Leighton Library, Janet Fore • Information Technology, Keith Fowlkes • International Programs, Elaine Meyer-Lee • Ireland Program, Margaret McCarthy (in Ireland) and Laurie Lowry • Records and registration, Lorraine A. Kitchner • Rome Program, Portia Prebys (in Rome) and Peter Checca • Semester Around the World, Cyriac K. Pullapilly Vice President of College Relations, Shari Rodriguez • Alumnae Relations, Barbara Butler Henry • College Relations Information Services, Laura Brandenburg • Development, Kay Ball • Annual Fund, Mary Lou Mullen • Donor Relations, Addie Cashore • Planned/Special Gifts, Jo Ann MacKenzie • Marketing Communications, Nick Farmer • Public Relations, Melanie Engler • Special Events, Richard Baxter Vice President for Finance and Administration • Student financial assistance, Mary B. Nucciarone • Student accounts, Diana Barnes Vice President for Mission, Sister Rose Anne Schultz, C.S.C. • Campus Ministry, Judith R. Fean • Center for Spirituality, Sister Kathleen J. Dolphin, P.B.V.M. • Spes Unica Resource and Volunteer Center (SURV), Sister Linda Kors, C.S.C. Vice President for Student Affairs, Linda Timm • Athletics and Recreation, Lynn Kachmarik • Counseling and Career Development, Mary E. De Pauw • Health and Wellness Services, Catherine DeCleene • Multicultural Programs, Terri Johnson • Residence Life and Housing, Michelle Russell • Security • Student Activities, Georgeanna Rosenbush 2 Table of Contents Calendar / 4-5 General Information / 7-10 Campus and Buildings / 11-13 Admission / 15-20 Campus Life / 21-28 Financial Information / 29-32 Financial Aid / 33-40 Academic Life / 41-56 Degree & Academic Requirements / 57-62 Courses of Study / 63-217 Art • Biology • Business Administration & Economics • Chemistry & Physics • Communication Studies, Dance and Theatre •Communicative Disorders • Computer Science • Education • Engineering • English History • Humanistic Studies • InterCultural Studies • Justice Education • Mathematics • Modern Languages • Music • Nursing Philosophy • Physical Education • Political Science • Psychology Religious Studies • Sociology • Social Work & Anthropology Women’s Studies • Semester Around the World Board of Trustees / 218-219 Administration / 220-224 Faculty / 225-233 Alumnae Association / 235 Campus Map / 236-237 Index / 239-242 This Bulletin depicts the status of the programs offered by Saint Mary’s College as of June 1 of the year of its publication. Changes in programs do and necessarily must occur; the College maintains the current official status of College policy and programs in the Registrar’s Office. Any questions regarding changes since June 1, 2003 may be directed to [email protected]. 3 2003-2004 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2003 August 21-23 Thurs.-Sat. Orientation for all new students August 23 Saturday Celebration of Eucharist for new student orientation August 25 Monday Enrollment for all students August 26 Tuesday Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. September 3 Wednesday Last day to add classes September 10 Wednesday Last day to choose pass/fail or audit October 1 Wednesday Last day to drop classes October 17 Friday Mid-semester deficiency reports due in registrar’s office by 4:00 p.m. October 18-26 Sat.–Sun. Mid-semester break October 27 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.; Advance registration begins in departments November 17 Monday Pre-registration for spring semester 2004 begins November 26-30 Wed.-Sun. Thanksgiving holiday December 1 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. December 10 Wednesday Last class day at Notre Dame December 11 Thursday Last class day at Saint Mary’s December 12-14 Fri.–Sun. Study days (no examinations) December 15–19, Mon.–Fri. Final examinations December 23 Tuesday All grades due in registrar’s office by 12:00 noon SPRING SEMESTER 2004 January 12 Monday Orientation & enrollment for all students January 13 Tuesday Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. January 21 Wednesday Last day to add classes January 28 Wednesday Last day to choose pass/fail or audit February 18 Wednesday Last day to drop classes March 1 Monday Deadline for 2004–2005 Financial Aid Application March 5 Friday Mid-semester deficiency reports due in registrar’s office by 4:00 p.m. March 6–14 Sat.–Sun. Mid-semester break March 15 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. Advance registration in departments April 9–12 Fri.–Mon. Easter holiday April 13 Tuesday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration for fall semester 2004 begins April 28 Wednesday Last class day at Notre Dame April 29 Thursday Last class day at Saint Mary’s April 30–May 2 Fri.–Sun. Study days (no examinations) May 3–7 Mon.–Fri. Final examinations May 11 Tuesday All grades due in registrar’s office by 12:00 noon. May 14–16 Fri.–Sun. Commencement weekend May 15 Saturday Commencement 4 Table of Contents • Index 2004-2005 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2004 August 19–21 Thurs.–Sat. Orientation for all new students August 21 Saturday Celebration of Eucharist for new student orientation August 23 Monday Enrollment for all students August 24 Tuesday Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. September 1 Wednesday Last day to add classes September 8 Wednesday Last day to choose/pass fail or audit September 29 Wednesday Last day to drop classes October 15 Friday Mid-semester deficiency reports due in registrar’s office by 4:00 p.m. October 16–24 Sat.–Sun. Mid-semester break October 25 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.; Advance registration begins in departments November 15 Monday Pre-registration for spring 2005 begins November 24–28 Wed.–Sun. Thanksgiving holiday November 29 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. December 8 Wednesday Last class day at Notre Dame December 9 Thursday Last class day at Saint Mary’s December 10–12 Fri.–Sun. Study days (no examinations) December 13–17 Mon.–Fri. Final examinations December 21 Tuesday All grades due in registrar’s office by 12 noon SPRING SEMESTER 2005 January 10 Monday Orientation & enrollment for all students January 11 Tuesday Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. January 19 Wednesday Last day to add classes January 26 Wednesday Last day to choose pass/fail or audit February 16 Wednesday Last day to drop classes March 1 Tuesday Deadline for 2005–2006 Financial Aid application March 4 Friday Mid-semester deficiency reports due in registrar’s office by 4:00 p.m. March 5–13 Sat.–Sun. Mid-semester break March 14 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.; Advance registration begins in departments March 25–28 Fri.–Mon. Easter holiday March 29 Tuesday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. April 11 Monday Pre-registration for fall 2005 begins April 27 Wednesday Last class day at Notre Dame April 28 Thursday Last class day at Saint Mary’s April 29–May 1 Fri.–Sun. Study days (no examinations) May 2–6 Mon.–Fri. Final examinations May 16 Tuesday All grades due in registrar’s office by 12:00 noon May 13–15 Fri.–Sun. Commencement weekend May 15 Saturday Commencement Table of Contents • Index 5 August, 2003 Welcome! Whether you are a prospective student considering Saint Mary’s College or a current student charting the course of your academic future, the 2003-2005 Saint Mary’s College Bulletin will be a valuable resource for you. As you turn the pages of the Bulletin, you will discover a wealth of information: detailed course listings, College history, academic regulations, financial aid materials, athletic programs and resources, faculty listings, and much more. The Bulletin is more than a course catalog. Within its pages, you will find an overview of the Saint Mary’s experience. The more you read, the more you will realize that Saint Mary’s College is a truly special place—a campus where the life of the mind and the life of the spirit can both flourish. Marilou Eldred President OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT (219) 284-4602 FAX (219) 284-4800 ____________________________________________________________ Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5001 6 Table of Contents • Index General Information Marilou Eldred Tenth President of Saint Mary’s College MISSION STATEMENT Saint Mary’s College is a Catholic, residential, women’s college in the liberal arts tradition. A pioneer in the education of women, the College is an academic community where women develop their talents and prepare to make a difference in the world. Founded by the sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844, Saint Mary’s promotes a life of intellectual vigor, aesthetic appreciation, religious sensibility, and social responsibility. All members of the College remain faithful to this mission and continually assess their response to the complex needs and challenges of the contemporary world. STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE As a center of higher education, Saint Mary’s fosters an academic climate of scholarship and learning for faculty and students alike. Through excellence in teachig and the example of its own active scholarship, the faculty challenges students to expand their horizons and supports them in their intellectual pursuits. A broad-based course of study invites students to think critically and creatively about the natural world and human culture. Acknowledging the need to prepare women for an array of careers, the College insists on a liberal arts foundation for all its students. Through their years at Saint Mary’s, students acquire depth and breadth of knowledge, competence in Table of Contents • Index 7 General Information Saint Mary’s College quantitative skills and modern languages, the ability to think clearly about complex problems, and the capacity to communicate with precision and style.