CATALOG 2019-2020 1101 West College Avenue Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-2299 Phone: 217.245.3000 FAX: 217.245.3034 www.ic.edu For information about admission to the College 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 and student billing contact: The Office of Student Financial Services :: 217.245.3035 For information about payment of expenses contact: The Office of Business Affairs :: 217.245.3003 Accounting Services :: 217.245.3015 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 Office of Intercollegiate Athletics :: 217.245.3400 For information about alumni records and activities, and gifts to the College contact: The Office of Development and Alumni Relations :: 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 August 1, 2019 Updates available online at www.ic.edu 1 CALENDAR ______________________________________________________________________ CALENDAR FIRST SEMESTER, 2019-2020 August 22 New students arrive; Welcome Week begins August 25 Continuing students return August 26 Advising Day (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) August 27 Classes begin September 9 Last day to add course or drop a course without record Last day for previous semester “Incompletes” September 27 - 28 Family & Friends Weekend October 9 Fall Break begins at end of classes October 10 - 13 Fall Break October 14 Classes resume October 21 - 26 Homecoming Week October 18 Midterm grades computed as of this day for all students November 4 Last day for students to drop a course with W grade Last day to withdraw from the College with W grades November 26 Thanksgiving Break begins at end of classes; Residence halls close November 27 - Dec. 1 Thanksgiving Break December 2 Classes resume December 6 Last day of classes December 9 Final Examinations begin December 13 Final Examinations end; Residence halls close December 14 - January 12 Semester Break SECOND SEMESTER, 2019-2020 January 12 Residence halls open January 13 Advising Day (1 to 3:30 p.m.) January 14 Classes begin January 27 Last day to add course or drop a course without record Last day for previous semester “Incompletes” February 28 Spring Break begins at end of classes; Residence halls close March 1 - 8 Spring Break March 9 Classes resume March 10 Midterm grades computed as of this day for all students March 30 Last day for students to drop a course with W grade Last day to withdraw from the College with W grades April 9 Easter Break begins at end of classes April 10 - 12 Easter Break April 13 Classes resume April 17 Celebration of Excellence April 24 Last day of classes April 27 Final Examinations begin May 1 Final Examinations end; Residence halls close at 4:30 p.m. May 10 Baccalaureate and Commencement *The academic calendar for online programs can be found on the website at www.ic.edu. 2 CONTENTS ______________________________________________________________________ Academic Calendar 2019-2020 ............................................................................................ 2 CONTENTS Mission Statement and Vision...............................................................................................5 The Undergraduate Academic Program ............................................................................... 7 Courses of Instruction ....................................................................................................... 16 Co-curricular and Special Academic Programs ................................................................... 165 Affirmation of Community Responsibility ....................................................................... 172 Academic Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................................... 173 Student Conduct Rights and Responsibilities .................................................................... 184 Student Activities ............................................................................................................. 186 Student Services ............................................................................................................... 193 Facilities .......................................................................................................................... 196 Admission ........................................................................................................................ 200 Expenses ........................................................................................................................... 205 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................... 207 Faculty ............................................................................................................................. 208 Administration ................................................................................................................. 216 Trustees ............................................................................................................................ 221 Commencement Record 2018 .......................................................................................... 223 Campus Map .................................................................................................................... 226 Index ................................................................................................................................ 228 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 is approved as an institutional participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) initiative. ______________________________ 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 to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. MISSION STATEMENT The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service. Approved by the Trustees, 2004 VISION Illinois College will build an international reputation for inspiring achievement and empowering students to make a difference in the world. 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 missionary, and a THE COLLEGE 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; and 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