P I B C / P I C C PACIFIC ISLANDS UNIVERSITY Catalog Contents Disclaimer: Pacific Islands University has made reasonable efforts to provide information that is accurate at the time of this catalog’s publication. However, the institution reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses, and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective date, but PIU assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such change. Consult the catalog periodically for updated information. Version 1.1 last edited July 26, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ..................................................................................................... 5 from the Vice President for Academics .............................................................................. 6 from the Vice President of Student Development ............................................................. 6 PIU CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 7 PIU Guam Campus Map ..................................................................................................... 7 Giving to PIU ...................................................................................................................... 7 FOUNDATIONAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 8 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................. 8 Purpose and Mission Statement .......................................................................................... 8 Institutional Learning Outcomes......................................................................................... 8 Philosophy of Education ................................................................................................... 11 Statement of Faith ............................................................................................................. 12 History............................................................................................................................... 13 Accreditation ..................................................................................................................... 14 Agreements with other Institutions ................................................................................... 14 PIU Functional Chart ........................................................................................................ 15 ADMISSIONS ......................................................................................................................... 16 PIU Calendar Academic Year 2021-2022 ........................................................................ 16 Policy on Diversity and Non-Discrimination ................................................................... 17 Application Procedure ...................................................................................................... 18 Transfer of Credit .............................................................................................................. 19 Non-Program Application Procedure ............................................................................... 21 Audit Application Procedure ............................................................................................ 21 Re-Entry into a PIU Program ............................................................................................ 21 Dual Enrollment Program ................................................................................................. 22 Certificate in Basic English .............................................................................................. 23 Admission Under Special Circumstance .......................................................................... 24 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 25 Schedule of Charges ......................................................................................................... 25 Miscellaneous Charges ..................................................................................................... 26 ii | P I U C A T A L O G 2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 Typical Cost of Attendance .............................................................................................. 27 Sample Scenarios of Net Costs ......................................................................................... 27 Financial Policies .............................................................................................................. 28 Financial Aid ..................................................................................................................... 30 Scholarships and Grants ........................................................................................................... 30 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND SERVICES ............................................................................ 33 Accommodative Services.................................................................................................. 33 Add / Drop Policy ............................................................................................................. 33 Attendance ........................................................................................................................ 33 Course Numbering System ............................................................................................... 34 Determining and Appealing Academic Status .................................................................. 35 Grading & Academic Standing ......................................................................................... 37 Library Resources ............................................................................................................. 41 Student Study Center ........................................................................................................ 42 Student Council (STUCO) ................................................................................................ 42 Academic Honesty & Plagiarism ...................................................................................... 42 Privacy and Rights ............................................................................................................ 43 Student Development ........................................................................................................ 45 Standards of Behavior for PIU Students ........................................................................... 45 Discipline Policy ............................................................................................................... 46 Disciplinary Committee .................................................................................................... 46 Grievance Policy ............................................................................................................... 48 Violence in the Workplace Policy .................................................................................... 49 FACULTY & STAFF LISTINGS ........................................................................................... 51 Faculty Full Time/ Administrators.................................................................................... 51 Part Time ........................................................................................................................... 52 Adjunct and Visiting ......................................................................................................... 52 Retired ............................................................................................................................... 53 Pre-College Level & ESL Programs ................................................................................. 54 On Sabbatical Year ........................................................................................................... 54 Administrators and Staff ................................................................................................... 55 Board of Trustees .............................................................................................................. 56 Supporting Agencies ......................................................................................................... 56 iii | P I U C A T A L O G 2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................... 57 Pacific Islands Bible College Academic Programs .......................................................... 57 Biblical Studies Program Description and Goals ..................................................................... 58 Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS) ........................................................................................ 58 Diploma in Biblical Studies (DIPBS) ....................................................................................... 59 Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies (AABS) .......................................................................... 61 Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (BABS) ........................................................................... 62 Pacific Islands Christian College Academic Programs ...................................................