Wayne College 2 The University of Akron Wayne College CALENDAR Fall Semester 2007 Day and Evening Classes Begin Monday, August 27 *Labor Day Monday, September 3 Veterans Day (classes held) Monday, November 12 **Thanksgiving Recess Thursday - Sunday, November 22 - 25 Classes Resume Monday, November 26 Final Examination Period Monday- Sunday, December 10- 16 Commencement Saturday, December 15 Spring Semester 2008 Day and Evening Classes Begin Monday, January 14 *Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 21 President's Day Observed (no classes) Tuesday, February 19 Spring Recess Monday - Sunday, March 17 - 23 Classes Resume Monday, March 24 Final Examination Period Monday- Sunday, May 5-11 Commencement Saturday - Sunday, May 10 - 11 Summer Sessions 2008 (Tentative) First 5-Week Session Classes Begin Monday, May 19 First 8-Week Session Classes Begin Monday, May 19 10-Week Session Classes Begin Monday, May 19 13-Week Session Classes Begin Monday, May 19 *Memorial Day Monday, May 26 Second 5-Week Session Classes Begin Monday, June 9 Final Instructional Day for First 5-Week Classes Saturday, June 21 Second 8-Week Session Classes Begin Monday, June 23 *Independence Day Friday, July 4 Final Instructional Day for First 8-Week and Second 5-Week Classes Saturday, July 12 Third 5-Week Classes Begin Monday, July 14 Final Instructional Day for 10-Week Classes Saturday, July 26 Final Instructional Day for Third 5-Week, Second 8-Week & 13-Week Classes Saturday, August 16 Commencement Saturday, August 23 *University closed. **University closed from Wednesday, November 21, 2007, at 5 p.m., until Monday, November 26, 2007, at 7 a.m. Classes scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. or before on Wednesday will meet through the regularly scheduled ending time. THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON IS AN EQUAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT INSTITUTION Operating under nondiscrimination provisions of Titles VI, VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 as amended. Executive Order 11246, Vocational Rehabilitation Act Section 504, and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as related to admissions, treatment of students, and employment practices. It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no discrimination against any individual at The University of Akron because of age, color, creed, handicap, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The University of Akron will not tolerate sexual harassment of any form in its programs and activities. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, employees, and applicants. I i Complaint of possible discrimination should be referred to Equal Employment Opportunity Director Polsky Building" Room 326 Phone: 330-l:l72-7300 FAX: 330-972-5538 Information on Title IX (sex discrimination) may be obtained from Equal Employment Opportumty D1rector ~ Polsky Building" Room 326 Phone: 330-l:l72-7300 FAX: 330-972-5538 4 The University of Akron Wayne College Welcome to Wayne College A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT A LETTER FROM THE DEAN Welcome, Dear Student. .. Dear Student: ... to The University of Akron Wayne College. I am very pleased to welcome you to The University of Akron Wayne College. In my years as dean, I have been impressed by In choosing Wayne College, you have gained the advantages of the talent and the warmth of the people here; I am confident you both a small community campus and one of Ohio's largest public will have the same experience. universities. Wayne College is a place where students, teaching and learning The University of Akron is on its way to becoming the leading are our top priorities. It is a place where faculty and staff are com­ research university for northern Ohio and, as such, we can offer mitted to the success of each student, a place where we will work you a vast array of academic and co-curricular resources. I urge together to help you reach your educational and personal goals. you to explore what is available to you on the Wayne campus and throughout the entire university. I know that you will benefit from the small classes and personalized attention at Wayne College. I am sure you will enjoy our lovely Learning requires your active participation; it is not a spectator sport. campus and the many chances to participate in college life here. By taking advantage of the broad range of services and resources available to you and immersing yourself in the university experience, I invite you, then, to take advantage of the opportunities afforded you can change your mind and change your life. you at Wayne College and at The University of Akron, for as a Wayne student you are also a part of a major metropolitan university I wish you well in your college career and, with the rest of the offering many excellent resources and services. Wayne College and University faculty and staff, stand ready to help you succeed. I hope that during your time at Wayne College you find academic success and that you achieve the goals you have set for yourself. Welcome to your university. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in that effort. With every good wish. Sincerely, Sincerely, cJic:?~ ~: Luis M. Proenza About Wayne College 5 Founded in 1972, Wayne College is authorized by the State of Ohio The University of Akron Wayne College is accredited at the associ­ through the Ohio Board of Regents and The University of Akron ate degree level by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Board of Trustees to offer a range of educational opportunities, Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Re-accreditation for ;ncluding associate degrees and baccalaureate-oriented prepa­ a ten-year period was awarded in October of 2001. ration; technical education programs; and continuing education experiences for residents and businesses in the College's service -:trea of Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties. With one primary and several smaller buildings, Wayne College has facilities of approximately 200,000 square feet on a campus The University of Akron Wayne College believes in of 160 acres on the north edge of the city of Orrville. The College has recently completed a twenty-year plan for campus/facilities • The power of education to change lives. development, and it has embarked on following that plan. • The importance of engagement with the community. • Shared participatory governance. Wayne College also offers credit and continuing education classes • The importance of continuous improvement. at sites in Medina and Holmes counties. In 2003, the College • The worth of every student and every colleague. established the Holmes County Higher Education Center in Mill­ • The challenge of excellence. • The ideals of a democratic society. ersburg. The College has maintained a high degree of technical currency in its classrooms, labs and other facilities. In June 2000, Yahoo! Internet Life magazine named Wayne College the second "most Wayne College values ... wired" two-year campus in the entire country. The College has a state-of-the-art distance learning classroom and over 200 comput­ • Integrity ers accessible to students on campus. • Respect • Honesty • Service • Diversity • Commitment • Responsibility • Teamwork Wayne College enrolls approximately 1,800 students each semester • Excellence for credit classes with another 2,500 participating in some manner of continuing education and/or workforce development training. Of those students, approximately 70% come from Wayne County, 20% from Medina County, with the remaining 10% from Holmes and other counties. It is the mission of Wayne College to provide high quality, acces­ sible credit and noncredit educational opportunities to the citizens Wayne College offers day and evening classes, plus special sec­ of Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties and surrounding areas, tions of weekend courses. and to be a partner with and resource for the communities and organizations it serves. Wayne College will be recognized as a center of excellence for lifelong learning and community engagement. It will be acknowl­ edged for the high quality of its teaching, its programs and its services; and, while it maintains state-of-the-art technology and facilities, it will continue to provide a teaching-learning environ­ ment in which "Where the Student Comes First" remains as the chief guiding principle. Upon completing their course of study at Wayne College, students will demonstrate ... • Critical analysis and independent thought. • Problem-solving ability. • Effective interpersonal communication skills. Wayne College has 27 full-time faculty members, 13 of whom hold • Effective use of technology. doctorate degrees. The average full-time faculty member has a • Respect for individual differences and personal rights. master's degree plus 20 semester hours of additional coursework • Responsible and effective citizenship. and 12 years of teaching experience. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1 with an average class size of 18 students. 6 The University of Akron Wayne College The University of Akron Wayne College Holmes County Higher Education Center was designed for the citizens and businesses of Holmes County. Its purpose is to provide credit courses for those wanting to pursue a degree, noncredit courses for those wanting to improve job skills, and workforce development programs for companies whose employees need specific training courses. Located in downtown Millersburg at 88-B E. Jackson Street, the Holmes Center encompasses the entire second floor of the old Mast Pharmacy building. The interior of the 1902 building has been completely refurbished with state-of-the-art technology. There are three available classrooms, two of which are equipped with computers, the latest software and high-speed Internet access. The student lounge includes a soft drink vending machine and computers available for student use between classes. The Holmes Center is staffed with one full-time and two part-time administrative employees, and several part-time faculty.