CATALOG 2013-2014 ILLINOIS COLLEGE 1101 West College Avenue Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-2299 Phone: 217.245.3000 FAX: 217.245.3034 Internet: www.ic.edu For information about Admission to the College and Public Relations contact: The Office of Admission 217.245.3030 For information about Academic matters contact: The Office of Academic Affairs 217.245.3010 For information about Courses, Transcripts, and Records contact: The Office of the Registrar 217.245.3013 For information about Financial Aid contact: The Office of Financial Aid 217.245.3035 For information about Payment of Expenses contact: The Office of Business Affairs 217.245.3003 For information about Extracurricular Activities and Student Affairs contact: The Office of Student Affairs 217.245.3011 For information about Campus Housing and Residence Life contact: The Office of Residential Life 217.245.3012 For information about Athletic Activities contact: The Athletic Office 217.245.3400 For information about Alumni Records and Activities and Gifts to the College contact: The Office of Advancement and Alumni Activities 217.245.3046 * * * * * The Illinois College Catalog is a description of courses and requirements for one year. Illinois College reserves the right to make changes in requirements, policies, and expenses as necessary and at any time without notification. * * * * * Published by Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-2299 June 1, 2013 Updates available online at www.ic.edu 1 CALENDAR CALENDAR FIRST SEMESTER, 2013-2014 August 23 New students arrive; Welcome Week begins August 25 Continuing students return August 26 Advising Day August 27 Classes Begin September 9 Last day to add or drop courses without record October 3 - 6 Fall Break October 9 Last day for previous semester “Incompletes” October 12 Homecoming November 2 Family Day November 26 Last day to drop a course with W grade; Last day to withdraw from the College with W grades November 26 Thanksgiving recess begins at end of classes; residence halls close December 2 Classes resume December 10 Last day of classes December 11 Reading Day December 12 Final Examinations begin December 16 Final Examinations end; residence halls close December 17 – January 13 Semester Break SECOND SEMESTER, 2013-2014 January 12 Residence halls open January 13 Advising Day January 14 Classes begin January 27 Last day to add or drop courses without record February 24 Last day for previous semester “Incompletes” February 28 Spring break begins at end of classes; residence halls close March 1 – 9 Spring Break March 10 Classes resume April 14 Last day for students to drop a course with W grade; Last day to withdraw from the College with W grades April 17 Easter Break begins at end of classes April 18 - 21 Easter Break April 22 Classes resume April 25 Celebration of Excellence April 30 Last day of classes May 1 Reading Day May 2 Final Examinations begin May 6 Final Examinations end; Residence halls close at 4:30 May 11 Baccalaureate and Commencement 2 CONTENTS Academic Calendar 2013-2014 ............................................................................................ 2 CONTENTS Illinois College ..................................................................................................................... 6 The Undergraduate Academic Program ................................................................................. 7 The BLUEprint: General Education Program for First-Year Students Beginning Fall 2013.. 8 The General Education Program for Transfer Students Entering 2013-2014 ..................... 11 Courses of Instruction ....................................................................................................... 19 The Graduate Program..................................................................................................... 149 Co-curricular and Special Academic Programs ................................................................... 154 Academic Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................................... 163 Student Conduct Rights and Responsibilities .................................................................... 170 Activities, Services and Facilities ........................................................................................ 172 Admission ......................................................................................................................... 184 Expenses ........................................................................................................................... 190 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................... 192 Faculty ............................................................................................................................. 193 Administration .................................................................................................................. 200 Trustees ............................................................................................................................. 206 Commencement Record 2012 ......................................................................................... 209 Index ................................................................................................................................ 211 Campus Map .................................................................................................................... 214 3 Illinois College follows all procedures as required by the Family Rights and Privacy Act. THE COLLEGE Illinois College is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Illinois College admits students and appoints faculty and staff without regard to race, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin. Equal Opportunity Educator / Employer. Illinois College is a charter member of and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org, 312.263.0456). It also is a member of the Association of American Colleges & Universities, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges, and the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities. It is also recognized by the American Association of University Women and the Illinois Office of Education. Illinois College does not stand in loco parentis to its students. It accepts the state and federal policy that its students are fully functioning adults. Within its framework and tradition, Illinois College will continue to provide a caring environment in all of its academic and social life. 4 THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed MISSION STATEMENT to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service. Approved by the Trustees, 2004 5 ILLINOIS COLLEGE Illinois College is a private, Phi Beta Kappa, liberal arts college located in Jacksonville, Illinois. Founded in 1829 through the joint efforts of John M. Ellis, a Presbyterian THE COLLEGE missionary, and a group of seven Congregational students from Yale (one of several “Yale Bands”), the College has maintained a long tradition of academic excellence. Illinois College retains its historic ties with both the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the United Church of Christ. Illinois College is a scholarly community that values close and frequent collaboration among faculty and students and is devoted to the liberal arts. Its curriculum requires both breadth of learning and knowledge in depth, leading students to explore the fine arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Within this liberal arts context, all students develop specific areas of knowledge through majors. Many pursue additional opportunities for learning through pre-professional programs. Students enrich their educations further through independent research and writing; internships, off-campus “BreakAways” and study abroad; performance in art, drama, and music; participation in organizations and clubs, athletics, and student government. Academic advisors play an essential role in helping students plan and successfully complete their academic programs. The office of Career Services, the various departments, and advisors make every effort to help students prepare for graduate study and professional schools as well as direct entry into careers after graduation. 6 THE UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAM At Illinois College, education in the liberal arts means “education for life.” A liberal arts education transcends the current moment, the local environment and the next job. It fosters open-mindedness and respect for different values, and prepares students for a life of responsible civic engagement. Liberal arts students think critically and independently, ACADEMIC PROGRAM communicate ideas effectively, and learn to distinguish the good, the beautiful, and the true. With those objectives in mind, students graduating with an undergraduate degree from Illinois College must: 1. Complete the General Education Program. 2. Complete an academic major with an average of ‘C’ (2.00) or better for courses in the major. 3. Complete satisfactorily at least 120 semester hours of academic credit. 4. Earn at least 36 semester hours of academic credit at Illinois College, with 24 of the last 32 completed