Contents 2019-20 University Calendar ........................................................................................................... 2 Hollins: An Overview .......................................................................................................... 3 Mission of the University .................................................................................................... 3 History of Hollins ................................................................................................................ 3 Hollins Today ..................................................................................................................... 4 Programs of Study ............................................................................................................. 5 Graduate Programs ........................................................................................................... 6 Special Academic Programs .............................................................................................. 6 Certificate of Arts Management .................................................................................. 6 Certificate in Leadership Studies ................................................................................ 6 Exchange Program ..................................................................................................... 6 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine ............................................................. 6 Monterey Institute of International Studies .................................................................. 6 Musical Theatre Performance Certificate…………………………………………………..7 Roanoke College Reciprocal Agreement .................................................................... 7 Louis D. Rubin Jr. Semester in Creative Writing ......................................................... 7 Washington Semester ................................................................................................ 7 Study Abroad Programs ..................................................................................................... 8 Hollins Abroad London ............................................................................................... 8 Argentina .................................................................................................................... 9 Cuba ........................................................................................................................... 9 Germany ..................................................................................................................... 9 Ghana ………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Greece and Italy ......................................................................................................... 9 Ireland ....................................................................................................................... 10 Italy ........................................................................................................................... 10 Japan ........................................................................................................................ 10 Puerto Rico ............................................................................................................... 11 School for Field Studies ............................................................................................ 11 South Africa .............................................................................................................. 11 Spain ........................................................................................................................ 11 Other ......................................................................................................................... 11 Horizon Program .............................................................................................................. 12 Academic Support Programs ........................................................................................... 14 Career Center ........................................................................................................... 14 Center for Learning Excellence ................................................................................ 14 Writing Center .................................................................................................... 14 Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Center ................................................................. 14 Eleanor D. Wilson Museum ...................................................................................... 15 Health and Counseling Services ............................................................................... 15 Information Technology ............................................................................................ 15 Wyndham Robertson Library .................................................................................... 16 Internships ....................................................................................................................... 16 Admission Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 18 Tuition and Fees .............................................................................................................. 22 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................... 27 Academic Regulations ...................................................................................................... 31 The General Education Program at Hollins ...................................................................... 31 Academic Honors ............................................................................................................ 40 Honor Societies ............................................................................................................... 41 Awards ............................................................................................................................. 42 Student Rights/Education Records .................................................................................. 45 Course Description Codes ............................................................................................... 46 General Education Codes ................................................................................................ 46 Undergraduate Courses ................................................................................................... 47 Faculty ........................................................................................................................... 236 Faculty Emeriti ............................................................................................................... 241 Board of Trustees .......................................................................................................... 243 Administrative Offices .................................................................................................... 244 Graduates ...................................................................................................................... 247 Index .............................................................................................................................. 249 1 University Calendar 2019-2020 (Dates subject to change at the discretion of the university) Fall Term New Students Check-In Sat. Aug 31 New Student Orientation Sat. Aug 31-Sat. Sept 7 Returning Students Arrive Sun-Mon: Sept 1-2 Faculty Meeting Mon: Sept 2 Labor Day Mon: Sept 2 Class Registration & Drop/Add Tues: Sept 3 Opening Convocation Tues: Sept 3 Fall Classes Begin Wed: Sept 4 Last Day to Add a Class Wed: Sept 11 Fall Graduation Date Tues: Oct 1 Last Day to Declare P/F/AU Wed: Oct 2 Last Day to Drop w/out W grade We: Oct 2 Census Date Thurs: Oct 3 Fall Break (no classes) Thurs-Fri: Oct 17-18 Board of Trustees Meeting Thurs-Sat: Oct 24-26 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class Wed: Oct 30 Family Weekend Fri-Sun: Nov 1-3 Short/Spring Term Advising Mon-Fri: Nov 4-8 Spring Term Registration Begins Mon: Nov 11 Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) Mon-Fri: Nov 25-29 Last Day of Fall Classes Thurs: Dec 12 Reading Day Fri: Dec 13 Fall Term Examinations Sat-Wed: Dec 14-18 Winter Break Begins Thurs: Dec 19 Grades Due Sat: Dec 21 Short Term Short Term Begins Mon: Jan 6 Last Day to Drop/Add Wed: Jan 8 Martin L. King Jr. Day (classes in session) Mon: Jan 20 Short Term Ends Fri: Jan 31 Grades due for short term seminars Fri: Feb 7 Graeds due for internships, ind. studies Mon: Feb 24 Spring Term Registration & Drop/Add Tues: Feb 4 Classes Begin Wed: Feb 5 Last Day to Add a Class Wed: Feb 12 Presidents' Day (classes in session) Mon: Feb 17 Hollins Day Convocation Thurs: Feb 20 Board of Trustees Meeting Thurs-Sat: Feb 20-22 Last Day to Declare P/F/AU Wed: Mar 4 Last Day to Drop w/out W grade Wed: Mar 4 Spring Recess (no classes) Mon-Fri: Mar 23-27 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class Wed: Apr 8 Fall Term Advising Mon-Fri: Apr 20-24 Fall Term Registration Begins Mon: Apr 27 Honors Convocation Tues: May 5 Last Day of Classes Tues: May 12 Reading Day Wed: May 13 Spring Term Examinations Thurs-Mon: May 14-18 Grades Due for Graduating Students Tues: May 19 Grades Due for Non-Graduating Students Thurs: May 21 Commencement Sun: May 24 Memorial Day Mon: May 25 Board of Trustees Meeting Wed-Fri: May 27-29 Reunion