www.csc.edu General Catalog 2009–2011 Chadron State College State Chadron Chadron State College General Catalog 2009–2011 Chadron State College Main Street Chadron, Nebraska Return Postage Guaranteed SPECIAL FOURTH CLASS POSTAGE HOW TO ENROLL AT CHADRON STATE COLLEGE To Hwy. 385 Write, phone, or visit the College. We suggest you contact the Admissions Office. Admissions Office Crites Hall, Room 353 Chadron State College 1000 Main Street www.csc.edu 1-800-242-3766 Chadron, Nebraska 69339 1-800-CHADRON Phone: 1-800-242-3766 or 308-432-6263 [email protected] Building Futures Every Day The Admissions Office can supply the information you will need, or direct you to your area of interest 1000 Main Street • Chadron, NE 69337 where faculty will assist you. Online learners please contact us via phone at 308-432-6432, 1-800-600- 4099, or email us at [email protected]. You may also visit our online learning site at Chadron www.chadronstateonline.com to learn more about the opportunities for place-bound learners. To Downtown and Hwy. 20 Academic Schools and Departments School of Arts and Sciences Communication Arts English and Humanities Justice Studies Street Main Music 10th Street Physical and Life Sciences Social Sciences Visual and Performing Arts School of Business, Economics, Applied and Mathematical Sciences Applied Sciences Business and Economics Hall 16. Kent 17. High Rise Hall Hall 18. Andrews 19. Math and Science Building 20. National Guard Armory 21. Complex Burkhiser Technology Center 22. Student 23. Wing Edna G. Work 24. Maintenance Services Building Mathematical Sciences School of Education, Human Performance, Counseling, Psychology and Social Work Street Bordeaux Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work Education Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Street King College State Chadron Call 1-800-242-3766 or 308-432-6000 and ask for a school or department. Visit the Financial Aid Office, located in Crites Hall, Room 225. Or telephone for assistance at 1-800-242-3766 or 308-432-6230. Visit the Chadron State web site at www.csc.edu Chadron State College is a member of the Nebraska State College System. Street Shelton 1. Court Apartments West Hall Memorial 2. 3. Hall Edna G. Work 4. Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Hall Hildreth 5. 6. Activity Center Nelson Physical Building Administration 7. Hall Brooks 8. Hall Crites 9. Hall 10. Sparks Hall 11. Miller Field 12. Elliott 13. E. King Library Reta 14. Kline Campus Center Gym 15. Armstrong 1 2009-2011 GENERAL BULLETIN CATALOG ISSUE CHADRON STATE COLLEGE CHADRON, NEBRASKA All qualified applicants for admission or employment will receive consideration without regard to age, race, marital status, gender, religion, national origin, or disability. No person attending Chadron State College shall on grounds of age, race, marital status, gender, religion, national origin, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity. The college is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. This catalog is an official publication of Chadron State College and is intended to provide general information. Although the policies, procedures, and descriptions are current and accurate at the time of publication, the college and the Nebraska State Colleges Board of Trustees reserve the right to make changes at any time to facilitate the delivery of high-quality educational services. The information in this catalog, therefore, is subject to change and does not constitute a contract between the college and any other party. Any such changes are available from the Registrar’s Office. Students are responsible for adhering to regulations and completing requirements for their program of study. 2 CHADRON STATE COLLEGE TABLE OF CONTENTS How to Enroll at Chadron State College ................................................................................................ Inside Cover Directory ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Calendar ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Chadron State College ............................................................................................................................................. 11 The College’s Residential and Online Environment ............................................................................................ 12 Program Authorization and Institutional Accreditation ....................................................................................... 13 Governance and Organizational Structure ............................................................................................................ 13 History ................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Vision 2011 .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Vision Statement ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Vision 2011 Focus Areas .............................................................................................................................. 15 Non-Discrimination Policy/Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity Policy ........................................ 15 Student Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 16 Student Academic Success Services .................................................................................................................... 16 Academic Advising ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Campus Activities ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Career Counseling ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Computer Services ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Disability Services ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Health Services .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Housing and Food Service ............................................................................................................................ 17 Internship and Career Services ...................................................................................................................... 17 Multicultural Services ................................................................................................................................... 17 Personal Counseling ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Residence Life Programs .............................................................................................................................. 17 Student Support Services .............................................................................................................................. 17 Tutoring ......................................................................................................................................................... 17 Student Right to Know ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ......................................................................................................... 18 Undergraduate Admissions ...................................................................................................................................... 18 How to Enrollment at Chadron State College ...................................................................................................... 18 General Admissions Information .................................................................................................................. 18 Freshman Admissions Checklist ................................................................................................................... 19 Transfer Student Admissions Checklist ........................................................................................................ 19 Additional Information for Freshmen ........................................................................................................... 20 Additional Information for Transfer Students ..............................................................................................