Catalog 2019-20 Communications Ohio Northern University is a private, United Methodist Church-related university in Ada, Ohio, including the with the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Law. University Ohio Northern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, General University (419) 772-2000 disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or President Daniel A. DiBiasio 772-2031 local law. Provost, Vice President for Academic Aff airs Maria L. Cronley 772-2034 Vice President for Financial Aff airs William Ballard 772-2022 Title IX Coordinator Vice President for Enrollment William Eilola 772-2260 Nancy Sabol Vice President for Student Aff airs Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw 772-2431 Tilton Hall of Law 195 Vice President for University Advancement Shannon Spencer 772-2036 419-772-2218 Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Holly Baumgartner 772-2130 Dean, College of Business Administration John Navin. 772-2070 The University’s electronic mail address: Dean, College of Engineering John-David S. Yoder 772-2372 [email protected] Dean, College of Law Charles H. Rose III 772-2205 Dean, College of Pharmacy Steven J. Martin 772-2277 Visitors Welcome Dean of Students Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw 772-2431 Budget Analyst Connie McClain 772-3552 Visitors to the campus are welcome at any time. An appointment in advance is suggested to avoid waiting or disappointment when an Chief Information Offi cer Jeff Rieman 772-3100 interview is desired. University personnel are usually available at their Controller Mark Russell 772-2011 offi ces between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. See the Director of Academic Assessment Eunhee Kim 772-3014 University Calendar for holiday offi ce closing dates. There is limited Director of Admissions Deborah Miller 772-2464 staffi ng in offi ces during some portions of holiday periods. Interim Director of Admissions (Law) Hailey Russell 772-2211 Director of Alumni Relations Barbara Meek 772-2729 Director of Athletics Thomas E. Simmons 772-2450 The University’s telephone number: Director of Community Relations Chris Burns-DiBiasio 772-2780 (419) 772-2000 Director of Counseling Center Anthony Rivera 772-2190 Director of Engineering Corporate and Alumni Relations The University’s administrative FAX number: Laurie Laird 772-2421 (419) 772-1932 Director of Financial Aid Services Melanie Weaver 772-2271 Director of Heterick Library Kathleen Baril 772-2188 The University’s address: Director of Honors Program Forrest Clingerman 772-3090 Ohio Northern University Director of Human Resources Tonya Paul 772-2013 525 S. Main St. Director of Institutional Research Omer Minhas 772-2529 Director of International Admissions 772-3518 Ada, Ohio 45810 Director of McIntosh Center David L. Dellifi eld 772-2400 Director of Multicultural Development LaShonda Gurley 772-3145 The University’s Internet home page: Director of Residence Life Justin F. Courtney 772-2401 http://www.onu.edu/ Director of Summer Session Juliet Hurtig 772-2032 Melanie Hough 772-2024 While every eff ort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information Director of Taggart Law Library Nancy A. Armstrong 772-2692 available at the time copy is prepared for this Catalog, the University Executive Director of Communications and Marketing reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. Amy Prigge 772-3961 Registrar Melanie Hough 772-2024 University Chaplain David MacDonald 772-2200 THE OHIO NORTHERN PROMISE The Ohio Northern Promise is a set of initiatives to make an ONU education more aff ordable, to reduce student loan debt, to sustain academic quality, and to prepare students for career success. Simply put, it is about ensuring that higher education, historically a key enabler of social mobility, remains accessible and aff ordable for bright young students and their families. Key components of The Ohio Northern Promise 1. A four-year graduation guarantee (available across most undergraduate programs) 2. Hands-on high-impact learning, a core component of every academic major 3. Sustained job placement and graduate and professional school admissions rates for graduates Learn more: http://www.onu.edu/about COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE UNIVERSITY 1 Contents University at a Glance ....................................................... 2 Dicke College of Business Administration ..................... 155 University Calendar, Undergraduate ................................. 4 Smull College of Engineering ........................................ 170 General Information ........................................................... 4 Raabe College of Pharmacy.......................................... 186 Admission .......................................................................... 7 Pettit College of Law...................................................... 199 Expenses ........................................................................... 9 Scholarships and Loan Funds ....................................... 205 Scholarships and Financial Aid........................................ 14 The University Faculty ................................................... 223 Campus Student Life ....................................................... 15 Board of Trustees .......................................................... 232 Educational Program of the University ............................ 21 University Administration ............................................... 234 Getty College of Arts & Sciences..................................... 37 Index .............................................................................. 236 University at a Glance Accreditation and Affi liations Association of Departments of English Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education Ohio Northern University, or its appropriate college or department, holds Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering membership in or is accredited by the following organizations: College English Association UNIVERSITY College English Association of Ohio Accredited by College Media Advisors The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org; (312) 263- Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation 0456 Fibonacci Association Membership in International Technology and Engineering Educators Association American Association for Higher Education Mathematical Association of America American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Modern Language Association of America Offi cers National Association of Schools of Music American Association of University Women National Communication Association American Council on Education National Council of Teachers of English Association for Practical and Professional Ethics National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Association of American Colleges and Universities National Dance Education Organization Association of College and University Housing Offi cer International Ohio Academy of Science The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Ohio Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio Ohio Association of Private Colleges for Teacher Education The College Board Ohio Biological Survey Council for Advancement and Support of Education Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education Council of Independent Colleges Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Offi cers Ohio Dance The Ohio College Association Ohio Historical Society National Association of Campus Activities Ohio Local History Alliance National Association of Fellowship Advisors Ohio Newspaper Association The National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Ohio Philosophical Association Methodist Church Ohio Scientifi c, Education, and Research Association National Collegiate Athletic Association Ohio Technology and Engineering Educators Association Ohio Athletic Conference Public Relations Society of America Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Society for Collegiate Journalists Society of Manufacturing Engineers GETTY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES South Eastern Theatre Conference Accredited by United States Institute of Theatre Technology American Chemical Society Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering T. J. SMULL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Engineering programs in civil, computer, electrical and mechanical Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education engineering as well as engineering education are accredited by the En- Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences gineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and the computer science Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science ABET, http://www.abet.org. National Association of Schools of Music Membership in Ohio Board of Nursing The American Society for Engineering Education Ohio Department of Education Association for Computing Machinery Public Relations Society of America Recognized by Membership in The Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors American Association for Higher