2009-2010 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2009 Student on-line check-in begins Monday, August 17th. Students must complete check-in process by Monday, September 14th. Friday, August 28 New students arrive. Halls open at 8:00 a.m. Friday-Monday, August 28-31 New student orientation Sunday, August 30 Returning students arrive & complete student check-in process Monday, August 31 Classes begin Tuesday, September 1 CONVOCATION Wednesday, September 2 Last day to add or drop a 1st seven-weeks course Sunday, September 6 Last day to add or drop a full-semester course or file an Intent to Graduate form for December. Students will be charged for the number of credits for which they are registered on this date. Friday, September 11 Last day to file for Pass/No Record option for 1st seven-weeks courses Monday, September 14 Last day to complete student check-in process Friday, September 25 Last day to file for Pass/No Record option for full-semester courses Wednesday, September 30 Last day to turn in work for Spring and Summer incompletes Thursday, October 1 Last day to withdraw from a 1st seven-weeks course Friday-Sunday, October 2 – 4 Family & Alumni Weekend Saturday-Tuesday, October 17 – 20 Mid-Term Break Wednesday, October 21 First day of 2nd seven-weeks courses 1 Sunday, October 25 Last day to add or drop a 2nd seven-weeks course Tuesday, November 3 Last day to file for Pass/No Record option for 2nd seven-weeks courses Monday, November 9 Last day to withdraw from a full-semester course Last day to submit petition to convert from Pass/No Record option to a letter grade Monday-Wednesday, November 16-18 Pre-registration for Spring 2010 Friday, November 20 Last day to withdraw from 2nd seven-weeks course Tuesday, November 24 Halls close at 7:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break Wednesday-Sunday, November 25-29 THANKSGIVING BREAK Sunday, November 29 Halls open at 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 11 Last day of classes Saturday-Sunday, December 12-13 Reading days Monday-Thursday, December 14-17 FINAL EXAM DAYS Thursday, December 17 Halls close at 7:00 p.m. JANUARY TERM 2010 Monday, January 4 Classes begin Friday, January 22 Classes end 2 SPRING SEMESTER 2010 Student check-in opens Monday, January 11th Students must complete check-in process by Friday, February 5th Sunday, January 24 All students arrive. Halls open at 8:00 a.m. Orientation & complete Student check- in process Monday, January 25 Classes begin Tuesday, January 26 Founders’ Day Wednesday, January 27 Last day to add or drop 1st seven-weeks courses Sunday, January 31 Last day to add or drop a full-semester course or file an Intent to Graduate form for May Friday, February 5 Last day to complete student check-in process Last day to file Pass/No Record for 1st seven-weeks courses Friday, February 19 Last day to file for Pass/No Record option for full-semester courses Thursday, February 25 Last day to withdraw from a 1st seven-weeks course Friday, March 5 Last day to complete Fall/J-Term incompletes Friday, March12 MID-SEMESTER Halls close at 7:00 p.m. for Spring Break Saturday-Sunday, March 13-21 SPRING BREAK Sunday, March 21 Halls open at 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 22 First day of 2nd seven-weeks courses Wednesday, March 24 Last day to add or drop a 2nd seven-weeks course Friday, April 2 Last day to file Pass/No Record option for 2nd seven-weeks courses Last day to withdraw from a full-semester course 3 Monday-Wednesday, April 12-14 Pre-Registration for Fall 2009 Thursday, April 22 Last day to withdraw from a 2nd seven-weeks course Friday, May 7 Last day of classes Saturday-Sunday, May 8 - 9 Reading days Monday-Thursday, May 10- 13 FINAL EXAM DAYS Thursday, May 13 Halls close at 7:00 p.m. except for graduating seniors Saturday, May 15 COMMENCEMENT SUMMER TERM I (MAY TERM) Monday, May 17 Classes begin Friday, June 11 Classes end SUMMER TERM II Monday, June 14 Classes begin Friday, July 16 Classes end SUMMER TERM III Monday, July 19 Classes begin Friday, August 20 Classes end 4 Table of Contents MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT MISSION STATEMENT BASIC FACTS ENROLLMENT Admission Joint Degree Programs Continuing Education Honors Program Tuition and Fees Payment Schedule Financial Assistance Financial Aid Programs Scholarships Applying for Financial Aid STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Residence Life and Housing Student Involvement Student Organizations Athletics ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Message from the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Arts & Sciences Message from the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Engagement Pathways Center International Study Community Service & Project Pericles Learning Support Services Office English as a Second Language Program H. Raymond Danforth Library The Academic Support Center Academic Standards and Policies CURRICULUM Majors and Minors Collegium/Division Structure Undergraduate Programs and Course Descriptions The School of Graduate and Professional Studies Graduate Programs and Course Descriptions DIRECTORY – ADMINISTRATION & FACULTY Administration Faculty 5 Message from the President Welcome to the New England College community of dedicated faculty, staff, and colleagues who approach learning with imagination, innovation, and creativity. The essence of the educational experience at New England College can be found in the New England College mission statement: New England College is a creative and supportive learning community that challenges individuals to transform themselves and their world. These dynamic concepts resonate throughout our undergraduate and graduate programs, our co-curricular activities, and the many opportunities our students have to learn and work in the communities that surround them. The ultimate goal of our learning community, our curriculum, and the mission that drives them, is the success of our students. A broad-based liberal arts education in one of our 30 academic majors may be the first step in a long and meaningful career, or it may prepare our students for more in-depth study in one of our graduate programs that now include environmental sciences, outdoor leadership, accounting, sports management, international relations, and higher education administration. Our Pilgrim athletic teams have been recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom as well as on the playing fields. Our students have organized dozens of clubs and activities. And the option for studying abroad provides a unique and enriching learning environment. New England College‘s longstanding dedication to experiential learning is reflected not only in our curriculum, but also through our regional and national educational partners. For the past ten years, Campus Compact for New Hampshire has joined with college and university presidents and business leaders to promote community service and civic responsibility. New England College is a member of the Project Pericles consortium of 22 colleges and universities across the country. Founded by educational visionary Eugene Lang, Project Pericles sponsors numerous civic engagement programs that are both challenging and rewarding for our students. New England College‘s faculty and administrators have designed the College‘s curriculum to maximize classroom teaching and provide additional opportunities for our students to learn through direct experience. This commitment to experiential learning, supported by a strong liberal arts foundation, is a distinguishing feature of our curriculum and our students tell us, over and over, this is how they learn best. The four- credit, four-course curriculum described in this catalog represents the core of our educational programming. I encourage you to participate fully in the many opportunities that are available to you here. With best wishes, Michele D. Perkins, Ed.D. President 6 Mission Statement New England College is a creative and supportive learning community that challenges individuals to transform themselves and their world. Description of Mission New England College emphasizes experiential learning as an essential component in the development of an enduring academic community. Building upon a strong liberal arts foundation, we challenge our students to reach their full potential through informed discourse and the pursuit of excellence in a framework of academic freedom that reflects the following values: imaginative, innovative, and creative approaches to all their endeavors; respect for self in the development of personal, social, physical, and intellectual abilities; caring and collaborative relationships among members of our community; respect for the varied qualities of individuals, communities, and the world; an appreciation of beauty and elegance in the search for truth; inquiry into and the pursuit of social justice; ethical and responsible citizenship, including service to the community; the pursuit of ecological sustainability; continuous learning and a lifetime of personal achievement. 7 Basic Facts NEC at a Glance Just fifteen miles from the busy capital of Concord, New Hampshire, lies the classic New England village of Henniker. The covered bridge, white clapboard churches, antique store, inns, and restaurants might all be seen on a postcard. With the hills of southern New Hampshire as a backdrop and the Contoocook River running through its midst, Henniker is the home of New England College. Visitors are immediately drawn in by the picturesque setting and the genuine sense of welcome that they feel. Because it is sometimes impossible to distinguish between the College and the town, the sense of community is pervasive and embracing. New Hampshire has always been a popular destination for those seeking the finest in outdoor adventure. With its unparalleled scenic beauty and a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities, New Hampshire offers endless possibilities that include hiking, camping, whitewater kayaking, horseback riding, skiing, and the observation, study, and photography of nature and wildlife. The College's location provides easy access to all of the state's amenities. Nordic ski trails are available on campus, and alpine skiing is just two miles away.