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This bulletin contains announcements of courses for the academic year 1988-89. lUP reserves the right to repeal, change, or amend the rules, regulations, and courses contained in this bulletin at any time. Tuition and fees are also subject to change.
lUP is committed to providing leadership in taking affirmative action to attain equal educational and employment rights to all persons without regard to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, physical handicap, or affectional or Hfestyle preference. This policy is placed in this document in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as federal and state executive orders. This policy extends to disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. Please direct inquiries concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action to the following administrators:
Management and University Concerns:
Ms. M. Karen Deichert
Director, Human Resources
G-30 Sutton Hall, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705 Faculty Concerns:
Ms. Sharon Brown-McGowan
Assistant to the Provost
204 Sutton Hall, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705 Student Concerns:
Ms. Linda Hall
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
215-A Sutton Hall, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705
Indiana University
of Pennsylvania Bulletin
1988-89 Undergraduate Catalog
lUP
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
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Table of Contents
University Calendar 3
The University 4
The Branch Campuses 8
Admission and Registration 11
Finances 17
Student Programs and Services 37
Academic Policies 46
Requirements for Graduation 62
The College of Business 69
The College of Education 83
The College of Fine Arts 99
The College of Human Ecology and Health Sciences Ill
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences 133
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 180
Military Science 208
The School of Continuing Education 210
Course Descriptions 214
Directory 360
University Calendar
Fall Semester, 1988
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Registration |
Sept 6 |
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Classes begin |
Sept 7 |
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Thanksgiving recess begins |
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at close of night classes |
Nov 22 |
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Classes resume (8:00 a.m.) |
Nov 28 |
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Final exams |
Dec 17-22 |
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Spring Semester, 1989 |
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Registration |
Jan 23 |
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Classes start |
Jan 24 |
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Spring vacation starts/p.m. |
Mar 11 |
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Classes resume (8:00 a.m.) |
Mar 20 |
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Easter |
Mar 26 |
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No classes |
Mar 27 |
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Monday classes held |
Mar 28 |
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Reading Day |
May 10 |
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Final exams |
May 11-18 |
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Commencement |
May 20 |
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Summer Sessions, 1989 |
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(tentative) Session One |
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Arena Registration Classes begin Holiday Classes end |
June 12 June 13 July 4 July 14 |
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Session Two |
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Arena Registration Classes begin Classes end |
July 17 July 18 Aug 17 |
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The University
A University Education
As an institution of higher learning, lUP is a community of scholars of both faculty and students, committed to discover, preserve, and impart truth in all its forms. Our primary concern is with the intellectual, moral, cultural, physical, social, and aesthetic development and maturation of its students. To this end we are charged with providing a liberal education of both general and specialized studies which will allow our students to liberate themselves from narrow interests and prejudices, to broaden their intellectual horizons by increased cultural perspective, to develop the ability to think logically, critically, and creatively, and to communicate their judgments clearly and forcefully. The curriculum involves a body of knowledge about the universe and about people, their nature, behavior, and values. It also provides an opportunity to gain specialized knowledge as a preparation for graduate study and entry into professional life. Beyond this breadth and depth of knowledge, the university recognizes that such an education is only a beginning and hopes to stimulate its students to pursue continuous development in the areas of human knowledge, to seek wisdom, to challenge the mysteries of life and examine its ultimate meaning, and to become useful members of society by embracing careers which will touch the whole community.
Approved by the University Senate in May, 1979. History of the University
lUP has witnessed a history rich in accomplishment. Since 1875, when it served only 225 students in a single building, it has experienced continuous growth, becoming Pennsylvania's fifth largest umver- sity. The current enroUment is over 13,000, with students from thirty-six states and over fifty-five countries.
The first buUding, named John Sutton Hall in honor of the first president of the Board of Trustees, was opened for students on May 17, 1875.
In April, 1 920, control and ownership of the school passed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ir May, 1927, by authority of the General Assembly, the State Normal School became a college, with th< right' to grant degrees. The name was then changed to the State Teachers College at Indiana Pennsylvania. In 1959, the legislature approved a change of name to Indiana State College; in the 1960s there followed a rapid growth in the liberal arts program.
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In December, 1965, Indiana was redesignated Indiana University of Pennsylvania and given the authority to expand its curriculum and to grant degrees at the master's level. At this time the first doctoral program was initiated.
lUP has been nationally acclaimed as among the academic best. Barron's Guide to the Most Prestigious Colleges, Fourth Edition, 1986, listed lUP among the 283 most academically competitive colleges and universities in the nation. In 1982, the consumer magazine Changing Times identified lUP as one of only fifty U.S. colleges and universities with high academic standards but tuition and fees below the national average. In 1985, the education editor of the New York Times included lUP as one of 221 "Best Buy" colleges and universities in the nation in The Best Buys in College Education. Only twelve Pennsylvania schools were chosen. lUP's internship program is the largest in Pennsylvania.
Accreditation
lUP is a state-owned and state-controlled institution for higher education. It is an approved and fully accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education, the American Home Economics Association, the American Chemical Society, the National League for Nursing, the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Association of School Psychologists, and the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Sciences.
Buildings and Grounds
The main campus, originally consisting of twelve acres and one building, is now composed of a total of 162 acres on which are located sbcty major buildings owned by the state and seven athletic fields. The University Lodge, located a few miles from Indiana and surrounded by 280 acres of wooded hillside, offers opportunity for nature study and such recreational activities as hiking and skiing.
The Center for Community Affairs
The Center for Community Affairs was established in 1976 to meet community needs through the use of lUP resources and technical services. The center is organizationally located in the Institute for Applied Research and Policy Studies of the Graduate School.
The purpose of the center is to forge a strong link between community planning and problem-solving efforts and the analytical capabilities of the university. The center serves officials and agencies through training, technical assistance, applied research, and computerized information systems.
The staff of the center includes two full-time members, eight graduate and undergraduate students, and ten faculty associates.
Information Systems and Communications Center
The Information Systems and Communications Center, established in I%3, is located on the ground floor of Stright Hall. The center provides computational support for undergraduate and graduate courses, faculty and student research, and the administrative requirements of the university. The computing capacity of the center is provided by a large-scale disk-oriented central processor which supports both time-sharing and batch processing services for the university community. Computer terminals, located both in the center and in various departments on campus, permit the use of the computer on a time-sharing basis. Aid in use of the computer and facilities may be obtained from user assistants on duty at the center and from the center's professional staff.
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The center plays an active part in the daily functioning of the university. It is the principal laboratory facility for computer-oriented courses and is used as a teaching aid in many classes involving statistical and numerical analyses and computer simulations.
Library and Media Services
Patrick J. Stapleton, Jr., Library, the central library for lUP, was completed and dedicated in 1981 . It adjoins Rhodes R. Stabley Library, which results in a combined structure of 156,000 square feet. The Cogswell Music Library, the University School Library, and the branch campus libraries at Armstrong Center in Kittanning and in Punxsutawney are the other components of the lUP library system. Twenty library faculty, 27 support and technical staff, and over 160 students are employed in the Libraries and Media Resources Division of the university. The book collection contains in excess of 570,000 volumes; there are 4,285 periodical subscriptions, 1.7 million items of microforms, 79,000 bound periodicals, and in excess of 24,000 volumes of governmental publications. (lUP is a designated Select Depository for federal and state publications.) The libraries' media holdings in all formats are extensive. Resources are supplemented through membership in OCLC for interlibrary loan, the Health Sciences Consortium (North Carolina), and the Laurel Highlands Consortium and associate mem- bership in the Center for Research Libraries. The central library is open % hours a week during regular terms. The recently renovated Cogswell Music Library, located on the top floor of Cogswell Hall, contains approximately 6,000 books, 70,000 scores, and 10,000 recordings. Holdings of monumental editions are substantial. Sound recordings circulate only to faculty, but listening stations are available for use by all patrons. The University School Library's 6,500 volumes support the curriculum of grades K-6 at the University School. The Armstrong County campus library has more than 22,000 volumes, and the recently renovated Punxsutawney library contains more than 13,000 books as well as 150 periodicals and recordings of music, poetry, and drama.
University Senate
Purpose
The purpose of the University Senate is to provide a formal means through which the student body, faculty, and administration, working as a unified group, shall share in the governance of the university through the establishment of university policy.
Nothing relating to the organization and administration of the University Senate shall be construed so as to limit the authority of the Council of Trustees or the president of the university with respect to the administration of the university as prescribed by law.
Composition and Elective Procedures
The University Senate shall consist of a number of faculty double the number of departments of the university, an administrative segment one-third the size of the faculty segment, and a student segment one-half the size of the faculty segment. Faculty and administrative members must hold full-time contracts at the time of election or appointment, and students must be fuU-time and in good standing. "Student" refers to both the undergraduate and graduate student bodies. The student segment shall consist often times as many undergraduate students as graduate students, each delegation to be elected by its representative student body. Undergraduate students shall be elected under the auspices of the Student Government Association and graduate students through elections arranged by their compara- ble body. In both cases, the officiating body shall call for and accept such voluntary nominations for election to the Senate as shall be made to it.
Student members of the University Senate serve on most of the Senate committees.
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The Foundation for lUP
The Foundation for lUP is a nonprofit agency established in 1%7 to develop and maintain private support for lUP. It is governed by a twenty-four-member Board of Directors. The offices of Executive Director Anthony F. Lenzi '54 and his staff are located on campus in John Sutton Hall.
Funds raised through contributions from alumni, friends, faculty and staff, corporations, and foundations are used to support scholarships, academic and athletic enrichment, departmental programs, and other priority needs of the university. In 1986-87 contributions received totaled over $1,000,000, and the foundation's endowments are valued at over $1,100,000.
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The Branch Campuses
Robert H. Doerr, Director, Armstrong Branch Norman T. Storm, Director, Punxsutawney Branch
lUP operates two branch campuses, one in Punxsutawney, twenty-eight miles north of the Indiana campus, and one in Kittanning, twenty-eight miles west of the Indiana campus. The first branch campus was established in 1%2 in Punxsutawney. The following year the Armstrong campus in Kittanning was opened. Over 200 students are enrolled at the Punxsutawney campus and 550 students at the Armstrong campus.
Both campuses have university faculty members who teach full time at the branch campuses. To meet additional curriculum needs, other faculty from the Indiana campus travel to the branch campuses. The branches provide one to two full years of college work which, if satisfactory, is transferable to the main campus of lUP or to other accredited colleges.
Control of the branch campuses is directly vested with the lUP administration and Council of Trustees. Advisory boards from the respective areas identify local needs. Both branch campuses carry full accreditation as integral parts of the undergraduate programs of lUP. This means that courses offered at the branch campuses are of the same quality as those offered at the Indiana campus.
Programs of Study
The branch campuses of lUP offer basic general education courses in most majors in the various undergraduate schools of the university. Thus, students may schedule a full program for the freshman and sophomore years by pursuing work that will fulfill these general education requirements. In addition to these required courses, a number of electives are offered in many fields.
In some majors, the student will be able to complete only one year's work at a branch campus instead of the two years which would qualify him/her for junior status; hence, it will be necessary to continue studies at the Indiana campus after the first year. This is true of students majoring in highly specialized fields. In any event, no student accepted at either of the branch campuses is eligible for transfer to the Indiana campus until he/she has completed two semesters and has achieved the necessary grade-point average.
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Faculty advisers and administrators at the branch campuses are available to advise students on their instructional programs and the proper time for continuing at the Indiana campus, whether it be after two, three, or four semesters.
Business Associate Degree Program
The two-year Associate of Arts degree in Business is based upon a broad liberal arts program as well as professional competencies needed in the field of business. The program is offered at the Armstrong campus and the Punxsutawney campus. A student accepted for this program may concentrate in accounting or computer and office information systems. Some of the credits earned in the two-year program may apply toward a four-year degree program in business.
Criminology Associate Degree Program
This special two-year program in criminology is offered only at the Punxsutawney branch campus and is not offered at the Indiana campus of lUP. When a student is accepted for admission into this, it is understood that he/she will remain in the particular program at the branch campus until it is completed. It is further understood that the student in this special two- year program may not transfer into any other major offered by the university until completion of this program. At that time, the student may apply for admission to a four-year baccalaureate degree program according to the availability of openings on the main campus of lUP. Admission is not guaranteed. If accepted, however, the credits earned in the two-year program will apply toward the four-year degree program in criminology.
Admission
Any prospective student who wishes to attend either of the branch campuses instead of the Indiana campus may apply for admission by requesting an application from the Admissions Office or from the director of either branch campus. The same standards and requirements used for admission at the Indiana campus are applied at both university branch campuses. The mailing addresses for the respective branch campuses follow:
Armstrong County Branch Campus Punxsutawney Branch Campus
lUP lUP
Kittanning, PA 16201 Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Housing
Both the branch campuses have privately owned residence halls for students living beyond commuting distance. Students are free to choose their housing from all available sources, which include the privately owned residence halls and private homes or apartments in the community. A list of rooms and apartments is available in each campus director's office.
Food Service
Each branch campus has its own dining hall within the residence hall. Meals are served seven days a week during the time the university is in session. Residence hall students as well as students living in private homes and apartments may make arrangements to take meals in the dining halls. The dining service is operated by the same food service contractor as on the main campus.
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Rules and Regulations Concerning Student Behavior
Students at the branch campuses are subject to the same rules and regulations as students on the Indiana campus.
Fees
Branch campus students pay the same basic fees as Indiana campus students except for the health fee. The health fee at the Armstrong campus is $30 per semester, while Punxsutawney campus students do not pay a health fee.
Continuing Education
The School of Continuing Education plays a significant role in programming community-university studies classes (noncredit), academic workshops, and institutes in the Punxsutawney and Kittarming areas. The school is also responsive to the needs of the local community through credit and noncredit activities.
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Admission and Registration
Admissions Policy
Any graduate of an accredited four-year high school or holder of a GED equivalency diploma is qualified to apply for admission to lUP. Prospective students who have completed the third year of high school may file an application beginning the following July 1. Applications filed before completion of the junior year will be returned to the sender.
Requests for application papers and catalogs should be addressed to The Admissions Office lUP Indiana, PA 15705
Admission will be based on college quotas at lUP, taking into consideration restrictions in some curriculums. The Admissions Committee, in reviewing the applications, will take the following into consideration: academic excellence, giving equal opportunity to all students, needs and welfare of the students, high school grades, SAT/ ACT scores, achievement tests, guidance counselors' recommenda- tions, faculty recommendations, extracurricular activities, and other pertinent information that would help the Admissions Committee.
Although the university does not require a specific number of high school credits in certain subject matter fields, it does strongly urge all applicants to take the usual college preparatory program in high school. Applicants should also take all available work offered in the field in which they plan to major.
Applicants are expected to name their major field upon application, but a change in major can be made during the freshman year without loss of credit. A change of major after the freshman year (restricted areas are excluded) usually entails a loss of credit and results in a program of more than four years to satisfy graduation requirements.
Applicants to the departments of Art and Music will be admitted to the university by the Admissions Office, subject to the acceptance by the Department of Art after the portfolio review and by the Department of Music after the audition . It is the responsibility of the student to contact the department chairperson and make the necessary arrangements.
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Application Fee
A check or money order (cash will not be accepted) for $15, payable to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, must accompany each application. This fee is nonrefundable and will be used to meet the cost of filing and processing applications.
The application form, the $15 application fee, and the official high school transcript must be mailed to the Accounts Receivable Office, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705.
Freshman Applicants
The Scholastic Aptitude Test
All persons expecting to apply for admission as freshmen should plan to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test ("College Boards") on or before the December test date of the senior year of high school. The Admissions Committee recommends that the applicant first take the test in the spring of the junior year, because the application, if complete, may receive early consideration in the fall of the senior year. If the applicant has an excellent high school record and high College Board scores, the application for admission may be approved by November 30 of the senior year.
Whether or not the applicant takes the College Boards in the junior year, it is recommended that the College Boards also be taken no later than the December testing date of the senior year. The Admissions Committee gives the applicant the benefit of the highest total board scores from all test dates. It is, therefore, in many instances, to the applicant's advantage to take the boards in the senior year. However, the committee will use the boards completed in the junior year if the senior boards are not available at the time admissions decisions are being made.
The applicant should arrange to take the College Boards through the high school principal or guidance counselor or by writing to the College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08540, for an information pamphlet and test application. lUP will accept the test battery of the American College Testing Program (ACT) in lieu of College Boards (SAT).
When the applicant receives the information and test application, he/she should fill out the test application and designate lUP as one of the schools he/she desires to receive a copy of the test scores. The test application is to be returned to the Princeton, New Jersey, address.
The Admission Application
Applications for admission will be available after June 1 following the student's junior year of high school.
The applicant may fill out and submit the application and accompanying forms to the guidance counselor after July 1 of the summer following completion of the junior year. The deadline for applications for early consideration is October 15.
The application deadline depends on the number of available vacancies in the freshman class and the number of applications received. Students are encouraged to submit an application and the required supportive informadon by December 31. Students who have an outstanding high school record and apply to the main campus after December 31, therefore, may run the risk of not being awarded admission to the Indiana campus fall program. Deadlines for the branch campuses vary from year to year, depending on the number of applications received and the academic quality of the students who apply. The university reserves the right to close admissions when it feels that it has offered a sufficient number of acceptances to academically qualified students.
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The applicant should give the completed application form and the $15 application fee to his/her high school principal or guidance counselor for completion of the high school record portion of the application. The principal or counselor must then mail the complete packet of admissions materials to the Accounts Receivable Office, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705.
The student's application is complete when the Admissions Committee receives the junior College Board and/or senior College Board or ACT test results, the high school record, the completed application form, and the application fee. In some cases the committee may request additional information, such as a list of senior year subjects or a senior grade report.
This university uses the Social Security Number (SSN) as the basis for all student recordkeeping. Although disclosure of the SSN is not mandatory, its use will facilitate the coordination of national test results, financial aid awards, and the maintenance of accurate records. The SSN will be used solely for identification and/or record keeping purposes.
Processing tbe Application
(1) The Admissions Committee reviews, with care and understanding, each of the several thousand applications that are submitted each year.
(2) Those persons who, in the committee's judgment, satisfy the standards for early decision will receive notification by November 30 of their senior year. Decisions on most applications are deferred until later in the year. Final action on a completed application takes from eight to sixteen weeks, depending on the number of applications that must be processed. This delay is necessary if each application is to be examined carefully. Applicants who are not given early decision can expect a decision by January 3 1 of their senior year.
(3) The applicant who is admitted to an entering class is required to visit the campus on an appointed date to discuss his/her academic and career plans with the college dean and other advisers. The date of this appointment for the orientation interview accompanies the notice of acceptance.
(4) A medical examination is required of every applicant after the student is admitted.
(5) Attendance at the orientation interview and payment of the $25 orientation fee signifies the applicant's interest but not commitment to attend lUP.
(6) Around April 15, a $100 advance payment is required of all incoming freshmen. This advance payment will be credited to the applicant's housing charges and basic fees. Fifty percent of the $100 is refundable if the applicant cancels admission before July 1. Exceptions to the refund policy may be made by application to the Admissions Committee in cases of unusual circumstances.
Eariy Admissions Program
The Early Admissions Program permits students to enroll as college freshmen after completing the junior year in high school. Student applications for acceptance must originate with the student's high school guidance counselor and principal. Admission consideration will be given to those applications which contain a statement indicating explicit approval by the high school principal. The applicant must rank in approximately the top fifth of his/her class and have a combined SAT score of approximately 1000. The university Admissions Committee will exercise the final judgment as to university accep- tance after a personal interview with the applicant. The university strongly recommends prior summer school attendance by all students admitted through the Early Admissions Program.
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Transfer Students
A student who has been attending another institution of higher education and wishes to transfer to lUP must submit an application and official transcripts of all postsecondary educational work. Transfer students are not required to submit their high school transcript or SAT/ ACT scores.
Applications will be accepted for consideration for the fall and spring semesters after July 1 of the preceding year. The application deadline depends on the number of available vacancies in the transfer program and the number of applications received. Students are encouraged to submit an application, $15 application fee, and the required supportive information by February 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester. Students who have an outstanding college academic record but who apply after the above designated dates risk not being awarded admission to the university because of space limitations.
A nonrefundable orientation fee of $25 is required of all accepted students. Attendance at a Transfer Orientation Day in July is highly recommended. If a waiver of attendance at summer orientation is approved by the Admissions Office, the student will schedule courses as available in late registration the day before the start of classes.
The evaluation of credits from other institutions of higher education is the responsibility of the Admissions Office and the academic college dean who has jurisdiction over the student's desired major. Normally, courses considered for transfer are only those taken from institutions which are accredited by the sbc regional accrediting agencies. Each course is usually evaluated separately. The evaluation normally includes a review of the description, semester hours, and grade of each course along with the applicability of the course to the student's major at lUP. However, only credits transfer, not grade-point average. It has been the policy of the university that only courses with a "C" or higher grade will be accepted, except for two-year associate degree graduates of state-supported community colleges in Pennsylvania. No matter how many credits are transferable, the student must satisfy all of the degree requirements falling into the categories of (1) university requirements, (2) college require- ments, and (3) department requirements.
University requirements: Since all students are obliged to fulfill a basic program in General Education consisting of fifty-two semester credit hours and there is a reasonable degree of flexibility in the General Education requirements, the Admissions Office and the college deans will look to this area first for applicable credits for transfer. Most introductory courses are generally equivalent.
Residency requirements: The university requires that at least forty-five credits, generally including the last thirty credits in a student's curriculum, must be earned by enrollment in courses at lUP. It should also be noted that for community college graduates a maximum of sixty credit hours is transferable to this institution for the purpose of fulfilling a specific program of study. Excess credits, if any, may be transferred but cannot be used for fulfilling the minimum requirements for the degree.
Transfer students, to remain in good academic standing, must meet the same quality-point average requirements as those specified for all other undergraduate students. See section entitled "Criteria Governing Continuance at lUP."
The university accepts "D" grades only when they are part of a completed Associate Degree earned at a publicly owned community college in Pennsylvania. These "D" grades will be treated in the same manner as those earned at lUP. This articulation policy was adopted by the Board of State College and University Directors in 1973.
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Part-Time Study (Non-degree)
Part-Time Studies Program — Undergraduate
Part-time undergraduate study is available through the School of Continuing Education to any high school graduate, holder of a GED Equivalency Diploma, or adult over twenty-five years of age. No SAT scores are required. Note: A TOEFL Score is required as part of the application for an individual whose native language is other than English. Those who are not U.S. citizens must submit a notarized copy of their current visa and 1-94 card or alien resident card.
Applications are available from the Part-time Studies Program and must be submitted with documen- tation directly to the School of Continuing Education by August 1 5 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester. A $15 application fee is required. Applications submitted after established dates are not guaranteed consideration.
Transfer students may also apply to the School of Continuing Education for part-time study and must submit official transcripts for all previous college work attempted. An overall 2.0 GPA is required.
A student in the Part-time Studies Program is limited to a semester enrollment of no more than 1 1
credits and must apply for formal admission to a degree program before 30 lUP credits have been
earned. Applications for degree candidacy must be filed by the midterm point of the fall or spring
semester preceding candidacy. Specific requirements for grade- point average and lUP credit vary by
degree program. The minimum credit criteria to apply for consideration for degree candidacy are as
follows:
High School Diploma or GED 1 5 lUP Credits 2.0 GPA
Veteran (DD-2 14 required) 9 lUP Credits 2.0 GPA
Transfer (with 1 2 or more credits) 9 lUP Credits 2.0 GPA
Transfer (with 1 1 or less credits) 1 2 lUP Credits 2.0 GPA
Note: A student who has applied and has been admitted by the Office of Admissions to a branch
campus is not eligible to apply to the School of Continuing Education.
Program for Visiting High School Students
lUP permits the exceptional high school student to preview university life and earn regular college credit on a limited nondegree basis. The student must have completed the sophomore year with a minimum of a "B" average and have the written support of the high school principal or guidance counselor. The parameters of the student's enrollment are defined in consultation with appropriate high school official and are limited to a maximum of nine credits per semester. For further informa- tion, contact the School of Continuing Education.
Post-Baccalaureate Study (Undergraduate)
The Post-baccalaureate Program provides access to undergraduate credit courses to individuals who have an earned baccalaureate degree. Students may be seeking a second bachelor's degree, teacher certification, or personal enrichment. Applications are available from the School of Continuing Education. Application and official transcripts of all previous undergraduate coursework must be submitted by August 1 5 for fall semester and December 1 5 for spring semester. Applications submitted after established dates are not guaranteed consideration. A post-baccalaureate student may enroll on a full or part-time basis. A $15 application fee is required. The fee is waived for graduates of lUP.
Teacher Certification
A student with an earned baccalaureate degree and a 2.5 GPA who wishes to complete the require- ments for Instructional Level 1 Certification must submit an application and official undergraduate transcripts indicating degree(s) awarded to the School of Continuing Education. As a prerequisite to student teaching, a student must be enrolled for one semester. To earn Instructional Level 1 Certifica- tion, the student must satisfactorily complete the prescribed courses in an approved lUP certification program and successfully pass the Peruisylvania Teacher Certification Test.
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Second Baccalaureate Degree
A student with an earned baccalaureate degree who wishes to complete the requirements for a second or subsequent bachelor's degree must submit an application and official transcripts indicating degree(s) awarded. The student must complete a minimum of 30 additional lUP credits and meet the requirements for graduation established by the department and college in which the new degree is to be earned.
Readmission Policy for Students Who Withdraw From the University Voluntarily
A student who withdrew from the university on a voluntary basis for reasons of health, financial difficulty, etc., and who wishes to reenter must notify, in writing, the dean of the college in which the student was eru-olled at the time of his/her withdrawal before April 1 , if requesting readmission for that year's summer sessions, or before July 1 for the fall semester (starting in September). Written requests must be made to the above-mentioned offices before November 1 if requesting readmission for the spring semester starting in January.
The Summer Sessions
The summer school program at lUP is designed to meet the needs of many students. Courses, workshops, and seminars are offered in the liberal arts, in teacher education, and in other fields of study.
Continuing university students, including newly admitted freshmen, who wish to accelerate their program of studies will find both general education and special courses in all fields of study. Students from other colleges and universities may take courses at lUP; however, they are advised to first ensure that their home institution will transfer such credits earned at lUP.
Teachers-in-service will find courses in the summer program to serve a variety of needs. They may enroll to qualify for permanent certification, take refresher courses in their field of specialization, or take courses for the purpose of extending their certification to a new field.
The Summer Sessions Schedule, which contains information regarding courses and activities offered during the summer sessions, is usually available after March 1 and can be obtained by contacting the Registrar's Office, Room G5, Sutton Hall (412-357-2217), or the Graduate School, Room 128, Stright HaU (412-357-2222).
Attendance at summer sessions is open to all students but does not constitute admission or readmission for continuing registration in the fall and/or spring semesters. Students who desire admission must obtain an application through the Office of Admissions or the School of Continuing Education, as appropriate. Students who desire readmission for a fall semester must apply to the office of their college dean by the preceding July 1 .
American Language Institute (ALI)
The American Language Institute offers intensive programs in English for international students and visitors from beginning through advanced levels each semester.
The English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP) is for applicants seeking to prepare themselves for study at any U.S. college or university. Depending on proficiency, enrollment is for fourteen weeks of intensive study, beginning main session, including twenty-five hours per week of classroom instruction. Students completing this program may earn three semester hours of university credit. Students may apply to lUP for conditional admission, pending completion of this program. The ALI also offers two shorter programs: English for Specific Purposes (ESP) for graduate students entering specialized fields and English for International Visitors (EIV) for visiting professionals who seek improvement in English proficiency while exp)eriencing life in the U.S.
For further information about the ALI programs, contact Dr. Dan Tarmacito, Director, American Language Institute, 212 Eicher Hall, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705 USA; (412) 357-2402.
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Finances
*Basic Fees (as of March, 1988)
The fees set forth in this section were those in effect in March, 1988. The fee schedule is subject to change; these figures are to be considered simply as an estimate. You may request a current fee schedule by writing to the Admissions Office, lUP, or by phoning (412) 357-2230.
The basic fee for all full-time in-state students is $91 5 per semester. This fee covers registration and the keeping of student records, use of the library, student welfare, and laboratory facilities. An additional $76 per credit will be charged for credits scheduled in excess of eighteen.
Out-of-state full-time students pay a basic fee of $ 1 ,633 per semester. An additional $ 1 36 per credit will be charged for credits in excess of eighteen.
The basic fee for part-time in-state undergraduate students is $76 per semester hour. A pan-time undergraduate student is one taking eleven or fewer semester hours. See the sections on Admission and Registration and on University Policies for further information concerning part-time students.
The basic fee for part-time out-of-state students is $136 per semester hour.
An in-state student is defined as one who is a bona fide resident of and domiciled within the state of Pennsylvania for a reasonable period, not less than one year, immediately preceding his or her registration for a term or semester in any state-supported college or university in the state of Pennsylvaiua. A minor will generally be presumed to be a resident of the place of his/her parents' or guardian's domicile.
The establishment of domicile is primarily a matter of continued residence and intention. Generally, Pennsylvania domicile is considered to be established upon the completion of at least twelve months of continuous residence within the state at the time of registration for courses. For special cases, the university has a committee to review individual circumstances.
♦The university reserves the right to change its fees without notice.
*Other Fees
Audit Fee- Full standard fees will be assessed for each course audited, exception being persons on Social Security or equivalent retirement benefit, who will be given remission of basic fees for such classes where space is available.
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Orientation Fee- A nonrefundable fee of $25 must be paid by each student accepted for enrollment. This fee will be used to cover the cost incurred by the university on the students' behalf during Freshman Orientation Day on campus and Fall Freshman Orientation. Payment of this fee signifies the student's interest but NOT commitment to attend lUP.
Health Fee - The student health fee of $38 per semester is assessed for each full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the main campus. All students enrolled in summer sessions will be assessed a student health fee according to the following schedule: pre-session - $8; main session - $16; post-session - $8. This fee covers most services provided by the lUP Health Center. Students will be assessed an additional amount, upon use, for certain medications and laboratory tests. In-patient cost for meals in the Health Center will be charged at the usual meal rate per night if the student does not have a valid meal card. No charge for in-patient care at the I UP Health Center will be assessed for students with valid meal cards covering the meals provided. Part-time undergraduate students taking six to eleven credit hours will be assessed $19 per semester health service fee which will provide limited service. Part- time students have the option of paying the $38 per semester fee, or they may choose the Fee-for- Service schedule available at the lUP Health Center. Students attending the Armstrong campus of lUP will be assessed a health fee of $38 per semester. There is no health fee for students attending the Punxsutawney campus of lUP.
Housing Fee - The room fee for students living in university residence halls for the 1988-89 academic year is $622 per semester for a double-occupancy room and $936 per semester for a single-occupancy room. Resident students are required to take meals in imiversity dining halls and can select from either Plan A or Plan B.
Meal Fee - Meal fees that went into effect May, 1987, are as follows: Plan A - 20 meals per week
(breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Saturday,
brunch and dinner on Sunday) $533/sem
Plan B - 15 meals per week
(breakfast, lunch, and diruier, Monday through Friday) $480/sem
Plan C - 10 meals per week
Ounch and dinner, Monday through Friday) $384/sem
Plan D - 5 meals per week
Ounch only, Monday through Friday) $189/sem
Student Activity Fee - An activity fee is collected from all students and administered through the Student Cooperative Association under regulations approved by the Council of Trustees. This fee of $76 per semester covers the cost of student activities in athletics, lectures, entertainment, student publications, etc., and is payable in one sum for the semester. The Student Activity Fee is $28 for part- time students. (These fees are subject to change without notice during the academic year.)
Late Registration Fee - Each student registering after the last date officially set for registration is required to pay $25 for each day thereafter to a maximum of $50 (except when permission for late registration has been secured in advance because of illness or other unavoidable causes).
Bad Check Charge - Students making checks payable to "Indiana University of Pennsylvania" which are not acceptable to the bank for any reason will be charged $10 for each bad check in the amount of $.01 to $49.99 and $20 for bad checks written for $50 or more.
Military Science Fee - An activity fee of $5 is required for ROTC cadets to cover the cost of Cadet Corps functions. This fee is payable directly to the military science department.
Students Studying Abroad - Students enrolled in the studies abroad program will pay a program fee per semester to the university. All other fees assessed by the foreign institution will be paid directly to the foreign institution by the student.
Med-Tech Students - During the clinical year a fee may be levied and collected by the participating hospital. The only other cost to these students shall be an administrative fee of $150 to be collected by the university. Room and board shall be the responsibility of the student.
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Financial Delinquency Policy - Registration is not in fact complete until a student pays the fee for such registration, and the university reserves for itself the right to bar such a student from classes. When it has been determined during the course of a semester that a student's account has become delinquent from accrued charges, the Registrar's Office will be notified of this delinquency and advised to refrain from reporting the student's grades and from issuing any transcripts for that student's work until the delinquent account has been satisfied. Faculty members will continue to submit a grade for the financially delinquent student; however, requests from students will be honored and official reports will be released by the Registrar's Office only after the student has cleared his account or established a payment plan satisfactory to the Accounts Receivable Office.
Miscellaneous Costs - In some courses students are required to obtain supplies and materials to complete course projects. In many courses, a student may make a voluntary contribution to a cooperative fund established for the purpose of obtaining these supplies and/or services at a lower cost. Examples are art courses, field trips, etc.
Music - For each Applied Music course, the fee is $50 per semester for a half-hour lesson once a week. This charge is in addition to credit hours costs.
Estimated Expenses Per Semester
Instructional Fee
Housing
Meals
Student Activity Fee
Health Fee
Books and Supplies
|
In-State |
Out-of-State |
|
|
$ 915.00 |
$ |
1633.00 |
|
622.00 |
622.00 |
|
|
533.00 |
533.00 |
|
|
76.00 |
76.00 |
|
|
38.00 |
38.00 |
|
|
300.00 |
300.00 |
$2,484.00
$3,202.00
Miscellaneous and travel expenses would be in addition to the above.
*Cost of books and supplies may vary depending on major and class enrollment.
Summer Sessions Fees
Basic Fee - The basic fee for students enrolled for any of the regular summer sessions is $76 per semester hour for undergraduate students.
Housing Fee - Room rates for the 1988 summer sessions are Double occupancy - $40 per week (without phone) Single occupancy - $60 per week (without phone)
Students are charged for each session according to the number of weeks they will require housing.
Resident students are required to take meals in university dining halls and can select from Plan A or
Plan B. Meal Fee - Estimated meal rates for 1988 summer sessions are Plan A - 20 meals per week $34 per week
Plan B - 1 5 meals per week $30 per week
Plan C - 10 meals per week $24 per week
Plan D - 5 meals per week $ 1 2 per week
Student Activity Fee - For the main summer session, this fee is $28 and for the pre- and post-sessions, $12 per session, payable at time of registration.
Student Health Fee - Each undergraduate and graduate student enrolled in lUP summer sessions will be assessed the following fees for Student Health Ser\'ices: $8 for pre-session, $16 for main session, and $8 for post-session.
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Special Fees
Degree Fee - A fee of $20 will be charged each candidate for a degree at the time of approval of application for graduation. This fee is to cover costs of preparing diplomas and the graduation ceremony.
Transcript Fees - Applications for transcripts must be made only in writing to the registrar, either by U.S. mail or on forms available at the transcript window in Sutton Hall-Ground Floor. Such requests must include
(1) Your full name and Social Security number as of your graduation or termination of enrollment at lUP. (Please note any name changes since graduation);
(2) Your present address;
(3) Whether you are requesting a transcript of your undergraduate and/or graduate work;
(4) Whether you graduated or, if not, when you were enrolled;
(5) The full and clearly stated name(s) and address(es) of person(s) to whom you wish the transcript(s) sent;
(6) The transcript fee is $3 for each copy requested. (Checks or money orders should be made out to Indiana University of Pennsylvania.) A charge of $6.00 will be assessed for express transcript
Any requests which are not accompanied by the proper fees or information will be returned to the senders for inclusion of them. No transcript requests will be processed without the payment of transcript fees.
Official transcripts (containing signature and university seal) will not be issued to students directly. The university will attempt to mail official transcripts within a reasonable time. However, in the event of its failure to do so, damages will be limited to the fee, if any, paid by the student for the copy or copies of the transcript. In no case is the university responsible for consequential damages.
Damage Fee - Students are responsible for damages, breakage, loss, or delayed return of university property.
Billing and Payments
All bills, including basic fee and housing fee, are payable as specified on the billing notice for at least the first seven weeks. Checks or money orders, in the exact amount of the billing notice, should be made payable to lUP unless otherwise specified. Book Store purchases are on a cash basis.
It is desired that payments for the entire semester be made in August for the first semester and in December for the second semester; however, for a nominal charge an installment plan is available.
Delinquent Accounts
Students will not be permitted to enroll for any semester nor to graduate until all bills previously incurred have been paid; nor will credit be certified to any other institution or the Department of Education until all overdue accounts have been paid. A late payment fee of $10 for each day past the due date will be assessed for delinquent accounts up to a maximum of $50.
Undergraduate students desiring to leave school before the close of a semester must report to the Advising and Testing Center and to the Accounts Receivable Office to settle all unpaid accounts. Graduate students report to the Graduate School dean.
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lUP Refund Policy
The university must engage its faculty, assign residence hall space, and arrange for meal contracts in advance of each term in accordance with the number of students who expressed their intent to be enrolled. When students withdraw from the university, they create vacancies which cannot be Tilled, and financial commitments for salaries and services by the university must be honored. The refund policy at lUP applies to all students enrolled in credit-producing programs at the university either full- time or part-time.
Cancellation
Students who have made prepayments to the university, are unable to attend classes, and notify lUP five days prior to the start of classes or earlier are entitled to full refund of all fees paid, less applicable advance payment deposits. To be eligible for such a refund, the student must notify the university treasurer in writing five days prior to the start of classes. The university treasurer will forward to the registrar copies of cancellation notices and the registrar will cancel the student's registration and notify the appropriate university offices. Students who use university residence halls and/or food service the week prior to the start of classes and cancel will forfeit an amount equal to one week's fee for such services plus the full amount of any advance deposit payment.
Total Withdrawal from the University
Students who register for classes and then withdraw from the university on or after the fourth day
preceding the start of classes are subject to the following:
A. Undergraduate students withdrawing from the university must process such withdrawal through the Advising and Testing Center, 107 Pratt Hall. Graduate students must withdraw through the Graduate School Office, Stright Hall. The official withdrawal date will be estab- lished by the Advising and Testing Center (undergraduate) or the Graduate School Office (graduate).
B. Students totally withdrawing from courses, upon receiving approval from the applicable office (Advising and Testing Center or Graduate School), will forfeit a portion of the semester charges in accordance with the following schedule:
Withdrawal on Calendar Day Basis 4 days prior to the start of classes through 14 15 through 21 22 through 28 29 through 35 36 or beyond
Percentage of Student's Total Semester Charges to be Forfeited
20<Vo 30% 40% 50% 100% (no refund)
The start of calendar days is defined as the first day of classes as scheduled on the university calendar.
Refunds for students receiving financial assistance from scholarships, loans, and/or grants will be returned to the source of aid in accordance with the provisions prescribed by the funding source.
During summer sessions, students totally withdrawing from the university, upon receiving approval from the applicable office (Advising and Testing Center or Graduate School), will forfeit a portion of the total session charges in accordance with the following schedule:
Calendar Day
of Withdrawal First class day through fourth calendar day
Fifth calendar day and beyond
Percentage of Student's
Total Session Charges
to be Forfeited
50%
100%
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The associate provost will determine the official start of classes for each semester or session. Students enrolled in credit-bearing summer conferences, institutes, workshops, or tours of less than three weeks' duration will be granted a fifty percent refund through the first day of the class (unless a no-refund policy is required by the sponsor).
Individual Course Withdrawal
A student may cancel an individual course(s) up to four days prior to the first day of classes by notifying the registrar in writing. If a student cancels a course(s) prior to the fourth day preceding the start of classes, no penalty will be charged and the student will receive 100 percent refund for the course(s) cancelled. No refunds will be made to full-time students who withdraw from individual courses after the fourth day preceding the first day of classes.
Individual course withdrawal is defined as a reduction in class load but not total withdrawal from the university. Example: a student who registers for three courses and then withdraws from one or two classes but continues with the other class or classes.
Part-time students (undergraduate students who register for less than twelve credits and graduate students who register for less than nine credit hours) will forfeit a portion of the credit-hour fee in accordance with the following schedule:
Calendar Day of
Individual Course Withdrawal
Fourth day prior to the
first class day through 35
36 and beyond
Percentage of Student's
Instructional Fee to be Forfeited
50%
100%
Refunds will be granted only for instructional fee. No refund will be granted to students who drop and add like number of credit hours. Refunds will be granted to students for individual course withdrawals during summer sessions under the same basis as outlined under the heading Total Withdrawal.
Termination of Residence Hall or Dining Service Contract
A. Academic Year (Fall and Spring Semesters)
1 . Residence Hall Termination
Release from a residence hall contract is on a replacement basis except under those conditions outlined in the contract. Students who request in writing and are released from their residence hall contract by the Office of Housing and Residence Life prior to the fourth day preceding the start of classes will be assessed no forfeiture, and the student will receive a 100 percent refund of the residence hall fee, less applicable advance deposits. Students who request in writing to terminate their university residence hall contract on or after the fourth day preceding the first day of classes and are granted a contract release from the Office of Housing and Residence Life will forfeit one week's residence hall rental for each week or portion thereof the student is assigned to a university residence hall. A week's rental charge is determined by dividing the semester's fee by the number of weeks in the semester. The specific date of release wUl be determined by the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
2. Dining Service Termination
Students who are released from their dining service contract by the Office of Housing and Residence Life prior to the fourth day preceding the start of classes will be assessed no forfeiture, and the student will receive a 100 percent refund of the dining service fee, less applicable advance deposit. Students who request in writing to terminate their university dining service contract on or after the fourth day preceding the first day of classes and are granted a contract release from the Office of Housing and Residence Life will forfeit a portion of the semester charges in accordance with the following schedule:
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Date of Termination Percentage
From Dining Service of Semester Fee
Contract to be Forfeited Fourth day prior to the first class
day through 35th calendar day 50%
36th calendar day and beyond 100%
B. Summer Sessions
Once a student signs a contract for housing and/or dining services, he or she must request in writing and obtain a release from that contract from the Office of Housing and Residence Life in order to be eligible for a refund in accordance with the following schedule:
Date of Termination from Percentage of
Residence Halls and/or Session Charges
Dining Service to be Forfeited Check-in date* through fourth
calendar day of classes 50%
Fifth calendar day and beyond 100%
*The Office of Housing and Residence Life will publish the date students are to check into the residence halls for each summer session. The check-in date is the effective date of the student's contract.
Other Provisions
No refunds will be granted unless formal withdrawal procedure has been initiated through the Advising and Testing Center by the student at the point of withdrawal. Written and dated notice is required by the student or the student's family in special circumstances, such as sickness, within thirty days of the student's withdrawal.
No refunds will be granted by the university to students who are suspended or expelled from classes, residence halls, and/or dining service.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office, located at 308 Pratt Hall, offers financial information and counseling to all students attending lUP. The types of financial assistance offered by the Financial Aid Office include student employment, loans, grants, and scholarships. In most cases, a Pennsylvania State Grant and Federal Student Aid Application is used to determine eligibility for these programs.
The Financial Aid Office of lUP is providing the following information in compliance with federal guidelines for the dissemination of financial aid information.
In order to be considered for financial aid administered through the university, a Pennsylvania State Grant and Federal Student Aid Application must be submitted to PHEAA in Harrisburg. Students will be awarded assistance based on demonstrated financial need. In order to be eligible for continued funding, the applicant must remain in satisfactory academic standing at the university, as defined in the Academic Standards Policy, and meet the standards of the Financial Aid Sufficient Progress Policy.
Title IV Financial Assistance Programs include the following: Pell Grant, Federal College Work Study Program, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Perkins Loan, Guaranteed Student Loan, Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, Supplemental Loan for Students. Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress at lUP for Title IV assistance purposes is defined as being in compliance with both the university's Academic Standards Policy and the Financial Aid Sufficient Progress Policy. Inability to meet the guidelines of these two policies will result in a loss of funding from all Title IV programs.
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Financial Aid Sufficient Progress Policy
The Financial Aid Sufficient Progress Policy applies to all undergraduate students enrolled in the university.
A. Sufficient Progress
To be in good standing on a sufficient progress basis, a student must have earned at least 75 percent
of the cumulative number of registered credits at lUP.
1 . "Registered credits" is the number of credits for which a student is enrolled at the end of the Drop/ Add period (for a student who was originally registered and charged at full-time status, and who reduces during Drop/Add to part-time status, the registered credits will be calculated as twelve).
Each student will be measured for sufficient progress annually in January after fall grade processing. This evaluation will determine if the student has a sufficient percentage of credits earned in order to be eligible for Title IV funding for the next financial aid award year (July 1 through June 30).
B. Financial Aid Eligibility Warning
For a student who has not earned at least 75 percent of the cumulative number of registered credits at lUP, a one time Financial Aid Eligibility Warning Period will be extended in order for deficiencies to be corrected. This extension period will permit the student to receive Title IV funding for the next financial aid award year (July 1 through June 30).
C. Financial Aid Suspension
If a student does not meet the sufficient percent of progress evaluation after the Financial Aid Eligiblity Warning Period, then all Title IV aid for that student will be suspended in the next fmancial aid award year (July 1 through June 30).
A student who is in this financial aid suspension status, however, will also be reviewed at the end of the spring semester and simimer terms in order to evaluate whether or not the percentage of progress has been met through additional coursework. If this improvement to 75 percent in the percentage of progress is acheived, then the student's Title IV fmancial aid suspension will be rescinded beginning with the next term of enrollment.
D. Appeal Process
For students who have experienced unusual circumstances which have led to a lack of sufficient percentage of progress, such as medical emergencies or death of a family member, a written appeal may be submitted to the Financial Aid Eligibility Review Board for consideration of reinstatement of Title IV aid eligibility.
A student who is notified during the annual January Review period that their Title IV aid will be suspended in the next financial aid award year must submit a written appeal to the Financial Aid Eligibility Review Board before June 30. Tliis written appeal must specifically outline the reason(s) for the percentage of progress deficiency and how the student will make up this deficiency. For students who miss the June 30 deadline, an appeal for reinstatement of Title IV aid for the spring term of the next award year will be accepted for review if received before November 30.
After reviewing the written appeal of a student in Financial Aid Suspension, the Financial Aid Eligibility Review board may decide to reinstate Title IV financial aid eligibility for specific periods of the next financial aid award year if the student had justifiable reasons for the lack of sufficient progress. All appeal letters will be answered in writing by the Financial Aid Eligibility Review Board as to the approval or denial of the requested financial aid reinstatement and the semesters which are involved with the decision.
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E. Reinstatement of Title IV Aid Eligibility
For a student who has Satisfactory Academic Progress deficiencies, one of the following must occur in order for that student to receive Title IV assistance:
1 . The student can reestablish eligibility for Title IV assistance by meeting the minimum require- ments for Satisfaaory Academic Progress.
2. A student who is on academic probation and/or financial aid eligibility warning will be eligible to receive Title IV funding while classified in one or both of these categories.
3. A student who has not met the minimum criteria for Satisfactory Academic Progress due to unusual or mitigating circumstances and has filed an appeal(s) which has granted the student continuance of financial aid eligibility, Title IV aid funds may be reinstated.
F. Summer Sessions
Summer session attendance may permit the student to enhance satisfactory academic progress through additional coursework. For this reason, all students will be permitted to receive Title IV financial aid funds during this period of enrollment .
G. Time Frame for Degree Completion
All students must complete their degree requirements within an established time frame. Since enrollment status may vary from semester to semester, the maximum time frame for degree completion is measured in terms of credits attempted at lUP.
Under normal circumstances, an undergraduate student should complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree at the point of havivg 165 registered credits at lUP. Since 75 percent of the registered credits must be earned in order to be maintaining Satisfaaory Academic Progress, 124 credits (the number generally required for graduation) would be earned at the point of having 165 registered credits.
For majors with graduation requirements in excess of 124 credits, the maximum number of registered credits would increase proportionally. For example, for degrees that require 130 credits, the maximum number of registered credits at lUP is 173 credits.
Students who exceed these credit guidelines due to loss of transfer credits, change of major, or double majors will be screened by the Financial Aid Eligibility Review board for continuance.
H. Treatment of audits, incompletes, and other grades
In order that a student fully understands how various grades and enrollments impact upon the calculation of Satisfaaory Academic Progress, information is provided in the Financial Aid Office on the specific impacts of audits, "S" and "U" grades, incompletes, "F" repeat with replacement, "D" repeat with replacement, repeats with averaging withdrawals, Pass/Fail grades, noncredit courses, institutional credits, and cancelled semester.
The appeal process regarding fmancial aid decisions is through the vice president for Student Affairs.
Payment of financial aid awards is done on a semester basis. All financial aid, with the exception of private scholarships, work-study, and the guaranteed student loans, is credited to the student's bill in advance.
The cost of attending lUP and the university's refund policy are listed in this catalog. Please refer to the index for further information.
A financial aid faa sheet containing specific information about financial aid may be obtained at the Financial Aid Office. In addition, the direaor and assistant direaors of Financial Aid are available for student consultation from 8:00 to 1 1 :45 a.m. and 1 :00 to 4: 15 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Financial Aid Office recommends that students with questions contaa the office at (412)357-2218.
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Forms of Financial Assistance
Employment provides an opportunity for students to earn money to help finance their educational expenses. Students may be employed on campus for up to twenty (20) hours per week. The university encourages students to participate in the on-campus student employment program, since studies have demonstrated that part-time employment provides a positive stimulus to students in their adjustment to campus life and the maintenance of their academic averages. All campus employment is admin- istered by the Financial Aid Office.
Loans are a form of aid for which repayment must begin upon termination of the student's university education.
Grants are funds which carry no obligation for repayment. These fimds are awarded to the student on the basis of financial need.
Scholarships are funds which carry no obligation for repayment. They are gifts awarded to the student on the basis of ability.
Federal aid administered through the university is available for both the regular academic year and the summer sessions. The application deadline for upperclassmen for these federal aid programs is normally May 1 for the following academic year. Freshmen may apply for aid upon acceptance to the university. For the summer sessions, the application deadline is also May 1 .
Employment
Employment programs provide an opportunity for students to earn money to help finance their educational expenses. Students may be employed at minimum wage on campus for up to twenty hours per week when classes are in session and forty hours per week during vacation periods.
The Financial Aid Office, 308 Pratt Hall, posts known available jobs on the glass-enclosed bulletin board outside the office. Students are responsible for finding their own jobs, whether under the Federal College Work-Study (CWSP) Program or University Employment (UE).
College Work-Study (CWSP) - The College Work-Study Program is a form of federal aid awarded on the basis of need as measured by the Pennsylvania State Grant and Federal Student Aid application. A CWSP award is not a guarantee of employment. CWSP is a nonrepayable source of aid that allows students to work and earn money performing on-campus jobs. Money earned from CWSP jobs is to be used to help meet educational costs. Students are eligible to work until they have earned the amount listed on their award letter.
REAL (Relating Experience to Academic Learning) - Students who have internships with off-campus, nonprofit, public service agencies may be eligible to be paid under CWSP during the internship. Students must have applied for aid through a Pennsylvania State Grant and Federal Student Aid Application and be eligible for CWSP. The REAL application and University Internship Approval form must be submitted to the Office of Professional Laboratory Experiences no later than July 15 for fall, October 15 for spring, tmd April 1 for summer. For further information, contact the Office of Professional Laboratory Experiences, 104A Stouffer Hall, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705.
University Employment (UE) - Many students who are not eligible for CWSP find on-campus employment through lUP's University Employment Program. UE does not require an application and is not based on fmancial need.
ARA Food Service Employment - Students interested in working in the dining halls (Folger and Foster), the Foster Hall Coffee Shop, or ARA Catering should inquire about jobs from the managers of these dining facilities.
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Loans
Government-Sponsored Loan Programs
Perkins Loan Program - The application for the Perkins Loan Program is the Pennsylvania State Grant and Federal Student Aid Application. The loan is awarded to students on the basis of financial need. It is interest-free and nonrepayable until six months after termination of education, at which time it becomes repayable at five percent interest with a minimum $30 payment per month and up to ten years to repay.
Guaranteed Student Loan Program - Applications for the Guaranteed Student Loan are obtainable from lending institutions. These include banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, etc. Through this program, freshmen and sophomores may borrow up to $2,625 per year. Juniors and seniors may borrow up to $4,000 per year. The loan is interest-free until six months after termination of education and is then repayable directly to the lending institution at eight percent simple interest.
Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) are obtained from lending institutions such as banks and credit unions and administered in conjunction with the federal government. Up to $4,000 per academic level may be borrowed by parents with a total limit of $20,000 for the undergraduate years. Up to $4,000 per academic level may be borrowed by independent students with a total of $20,000 for the undergraduate years. For all borrowers, repayment at 9 to 14 percent interest per year starts sixty days after the check is issued. Applications are available at participating lending institutions.
PHEAA-HELP Loans - To assist students who are ineligible for GSL or who need additional financing to pay educational costs, PHEAA has established the PHEAA- HELP Loan program. A maximum of $10,000 (up to the cost of education) per academic year may be borrowed by qualified students and their parents. The PHEAA-HELP Loan is available to Pennsylvania residents and families of students attending Pennsylvania institutions of higher education. For further information, write or call toll-free - PHEAA, PO. Box 2165, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2165; 1-800-692-7392.
University-Sponsored Loan Programs
The Financial Aid Office, in conjunction with the Student Cooperative Association, administers the University Loan Fund in behalf of lUP students. Loans are available to assist students who are in financial need and have a financial aid refund coming to them. The maximum loan available will be $2(X) with repayment to be made in sixty days. No interest will be charged for these loans. Loans will be made to meet educational expenses only. Applications for the University Loan and additional information may be obtained at the Financial Aid Office.
The University Loan Fund encompasses the following individual loan accounts:
Jennie E. Ackerman Loan Fund - The Jennie E. Ackerman Loan Fund was established in 1962 in memory of Jennie E. Ackerman, who served as superv isor of student teachers at lUP for many years.
Robert Bellis Loan Fund - This loan fund has been established at lUP by friends and relatives of Robert G. Bellis, a graduate of Indiana State College.
Mary Edna Flegal Loan Fund -A loan fund has been established by Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in memory of Mary Edna Flegal, who graduated from Indiana Normal School in 1 899 and served as director of Art. Upperclass students enrolled in the College of Education are eligible to receive these funds.
Colette Cromer Gershman Loan Fund - Family and friends of Colette Cromer Gershman established this fund in memory of Colette Cromer Gershman, a home economics education graduate. Upperclass students enrolled in the College of Human Ecology and Health Sciences are eligible for the loan.
Margaret Flegal Harte Loan Fund - The primary purpose of this fund is to aid students who are in temporary need of assistance.
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Suzanne Marshall Hartman Loan Fund - A loan fund has been established by family and friends of Suzanne M. Hartman, a home economics graduate of lUP. This loan is granted to deserving students in their sophomore, junior, and senior years.
John Hays Memorial Fund - This loan fund is in memory of Dr. John Hays of lUP's educational psychology department. Dr. Hays was a faculty member at lUP for twenty-one years.
Oliver W. Helmrich Memorial Loan Fund - The Helmrich Memorial Loan Fund was established by family and friends in memory of Oliver W. Helmrich, an lUP faculty member. Eligibility is limited to seniors and graduate students enrolled in the College of Education.
William Henzelmann Memorial Fund - This loan provides assistance to junior and senior students enrolled in German or Russian in the Department of Foreign Languages. It was established in memory of William J. Henzelmann, a faculty member in German.
Mary Anne Kolessar Loan Fund - Established in memory of Mary Anne Kolessar, a consumer services student at lUP, the fund aids students majoring in consumer services who are in temporary need of funds.
Jane E. Leonard Memorial Loan Fund - The loan honors Jane E. Leonard, a faculty member at Indiana Normal School from 1875 to 1921.
Mack Loan Fund - Established by the Mack Family, the fund provides assistance to worthy students with financial need.
Rusty Preisendefer Memorial Loan Fund - This fund was established by Suzanne Preisendefer Brickner in memory of her husband, Lt. Harold A. Preisendefer, who was killed in action in Vietnam.
Flossie Wagner Sanford Student Loan Fund - The Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs established this loan fund in honor of Flossie Wagner Sanford, past president of the club and former member of the faculty.
Varsity I Loan Fund - Established by the Men's Varsity I Club, this loan is available for use by all lUP students. Preference is given to freshmen.
Norah Zink Loan Fund - The Zink Loan honors Dr. Norah E. Zink, a former geography professor at lUP. Foreign students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year are eligible to receive these funds.
Grants
PELL Grants are available for eligible students. Applications for and information on deadlines for this program are available from the Financial Aid Office or high school counselors. All students are urged to apply for this grant.
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Grants (PHEAA) are available for both the regular academic year and the summer sessions. Contact the Financial Aid Office to determine the application deadlines for the PHEAA Grant Program.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) are available to eligible students who demon- strate exceptional financial need as determined by the analysis of the Pennsylvania State Grant and Federal Student Aid Application.
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Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office administers various scholarship programs in behalf of the university. These scholarships have been established by alumni and friends of the university to recognize outstanding students and assist them in financing their educational expenses. Unless otherwise noted, no applica- tion is required for consideration.
Aetna Life and Casualty Scholarship - A $100 award is presented each semester to a safety manage- ment major under this scholarship established by the Aetna Life and Casualty Insurance Company. The award is to be given for academic excellence with strong consideration for women and minority students. Applications should be made to the chairperson, safety sciences department.
AFS Scholarship - One full-tuition scholarship will be offered to an AFS student for one year. Letters of application should include a brief description of the student's AFS experience.
ALCOA Scholarship - A $1 ,000 scholarship is awarded each year to a senior majoring in management information systems. The recipient is selected by the MIS faculty. Students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year are eligible to receive these funds.
Grace Johnson Allman Safety Science Scholarship - The Allman scholarship is awarded to a student chosen by the chairperson of the safety sciences department who is worthy, deserving, and a tribute to the scholarship.
APSCUF Scholarships - The lUP APSCUF Scholarships are awarded to students who have earned between 29 and 46 credits and who have shown involvement in lUP and community activities.
ARA Scholarship - Ten $1,000 scholarships and seventeen meal waivers are awarded each year to sophomores who have attained at least a 3.5 grade-point average and who demonstrate need as determined by the Pennsylvania State Grant Application. Meal waivers are awarded to students living on campus; cash scholarships are presented to students living off campus.
J. Donald Bartolomucci Scholarship - This fund awards scholarships to upperclass students in the College of Business who are deemed worthy by the Scholarship Committee.
Board of Governors Scholarship - Up to thirty-five full-tuition scholarships are awarded each year to academically talented minority students who have scored approximately 1 ,000 on SATs and who are in^ the top twenty-five percent of their high school class. The BOG scholarships are renewable for a maximum of eight fall/spring semesters for recipients who maintain a satisfactory grade-point average.
Jemima S. Boyd Scholarship - This scholarship was established from the estate of Grace Noble Lacock. Each year, the interest from the account is awarded to female students who intend to teach in schools in Pennsylvania. The scholarships, ranging from $200 to full tuition, are granted to students who will be entering their freshman year at lUP. Eligible applicants will be invited to apply.
Braman Music Scholarship Fund - Interest, up to an amount of SlOO, will be granted as a single scholarship to an eligible prospective freshman music major whose performing area is one of the following: violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Selection of grantee is made by the string area music department faculty and awarded for the second semester. Application and information are available from the music department.
Israel and Birdye Brody Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded each year to juniors who are permanent residents of Indiana County.
George M. Burke Memorial Scholarship - A four-year scholarship is awarded to a freshman enrolled in the College of Business on a full-time basis who demonstrates financial need and who is a permanent resident of Pennsylvania.
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M. Vashti Burr Memorial Award - A scholarship is awarded annually to an entering student who is deemed by the faculty to be most deserving, having in mind his or her economic need and the excellence of his or her industry and scholarship. This award is given through the generosity of William V. Whittington. Eligible applicants will be invited to apply.
Howard B. Buterbaugh Scholarship Fund - A gift to the university from Dr. Howard Buterbaugh's estate, the scholarship is to be given to upperclass students based on their academic performance.
Clark Scholarship - The Lt. Alpheus Bell Clark Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Steele Clark in memory of their son. Scholarships are awarded each year to young men or women who are seniors in the university, who, in the opinion of a committee chosen by the president, best qualify for the honor in terms of academic ability, leadership, and service to the university, with preference going to veterans or sons or daughters of veterans.
Continuing Education Part-time Scholarship - The scholarships are awarded to part-time nontradi- tional students admitted to or enrolled in degree-seeking programs in the School of Continuing Education. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office and the Part-time Studies Program Office two months before the beginning of each semester.
Dr. Charles L. Cooper Accounting Scholarship - In honor of a retired professor, accounting firms and friends of Dr. Cooper have established a scholeirship to be awarded to a senior accounting major. To be eligible, a student must complete ninety credits (at least seventy-five credits completed at lUP) by the end of the preceding spring semester including fifteen credits in accounting and, specifically, inter- mediate accounting II and cost accounting. Students must have an overall 3.5 average and complete an application that includes a narrative description of their plans for the future. The scholarship will not exceed the amount of tuition, fees, room, and board.
Jack Crossan Memorial Scholarship Fund - Established by fellow athletes, classmates, and friends, this scholarship shall be awarded at the discretion and good judgment of the head basketball coach to a basketball player of good character and sound academic standing.
Roy A. Daugherty Scholarship - Scholarships will be given to worthy first-year students with preference given to sons and daughters of members of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity who attended lUP with Mr. Daugherty. Eligible applicants will be invited to apply.
Charles Davis Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded each year to a music major who has shown outstanding ability. The amount of the award will be determined by the funds available from Phi Mu Alpha, the professional music fraternity at lUP.
Distinguished Achiever Scholarships - The lUP Distinguished Achiever Scholarships were established to honor outstanding students who rank in the top tenth of their high school classes and/or who score at least 1100 on the junior SATs. Consideration is given to school and community leadership, entrepreneurship, music, art, theater, forensics, and other special accomplishments. The scholarships are valued at $1,000 per year for four years. Applications and further information are available through the lUP Admissions Office.
Thomas V. Frazier Memorial Scholarship - A senior student interested in the theater arts is the recipient of this award. The student may be a drama student or just active in off-stage roles. Financial need will be a consideration, with the chairperson of the theater department and members of the Financial Aid Office selecting the recipient.
Dr. F. Philip Gorman Scholarship - The Gorman Scholarship is awarded to a junior in a major relating to the health profession. The recipient must have a minimum QPA of 3.0 and be involved in university activities. Eligible candidates will be invited to apply.
Gorell Education Fund - Established by the Gorell family, these scholarships are awarded to music students with exceptional need.
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Margaret Flegal Harte Scholarship - Margaret Flegal Harte Scholarships ranging from $200 to full tuition are awarded to top students of each freshman class for the first year. Eligibility is based on academic achievement and financial need. Scholastic achievement is measured by the computation of high school rank and College Entrance Examination Board scores. Financial need is determined through the Pennsylvania State (PHEAA) Grant Application. Eligible applicants will be invited to apply.
Arin Moon Hayward Scholarship - Scholarships will be awarded to incoming music majors with superior vocal potential for their first year.
William Heard Scholarship - Established as a memorial by friends and colleagues of William Heard, formerly a professor at lUP, the William Heard Scholarship is awarded each year to a junior chemistry major for his/her senior year. The recipient is selected by the chemistry department steering committee on the basis of contributions to the department and the university, financial need, academic record, and interview. Applications are available each spring in the chemistry department office.
Isolde A. Henninger Endowment for Achievement - Friends and family members have established the endowment to provide support for foreign language students and the Critical Language Program. Foreign Language majors who have demonstrated significant improvement in their studies are welcome to apply in the German Department, to Dr. Harold Sommer.
Robert L. Hite Scholarship - The Hite Scholarship is awarded to a full-time freshman majoring in accounting, finance, or management from specified counties in Pennsylvania and New York.
H. Eugene Hulbert Scholarship - The H. Eugene Hulbert Scholarship is awarded to junior music majors each year on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. The recipient is selected by a scholarship committee. Applications are available in the music department office during the second week of classes in the fall.
Patti Hurley Scholarship - A four-year scholarship of $ 1 50 per year is awarded to a female graduate of Indiana Area High School attending the university, based upon academic achievement, participation in school activities, and economic need. This memorial scholarship was established by the family and friends of Patti Hurley, a 197 1 graduate of Indiana Area High School who was killed in an automobile accident two weeks after high school graduation.
Gloria Bryan Johnson Memorial Endowment - In memory of wife and mother, Gloria Bryan Johnson, Dr. Hugh Johnson and his family have established a memorial scholarship endowment for music students. The Scholarship Committee of the Department of Music will make the yearly selection of the student.
Sally Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund - This scholarship will go to a female junior student, based upon her outstanding athletic abilities. Information and applications are available through the physical education department.
Junior Miss Scholarship - A $500 scholarship is awarded to the winner of the Indiana County Junior Miss Pageant if the winner applies and is accepted to lUP on a full-time basis.
Dr. Yu-Chen Liu Memorial Endowment - As endowment has been established in Dr. Liu's memory by friends and family. The interest earned on the endowment will be used to sponsor scholarships for Chinese-American students. The Asian Studies Committee will make the selection of the scholarship awardees.
Joel L. Logan Memorial Scholarship - This $500 scholarship is awarded each year to a senior male nursing student who demonstrates financial need. Preference is given to a student who exhibits an interest in psychiatric nursing. "Need" is measured by the Pennsylvaiiia State Grant Application. The scholarship is donated by Joan and Homer Logan in memory of their son, a 1977 lUP graduate.
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Mary Helen Krouse MacDonald Memorial Scholarship - The MacDonald Scholarship fund was established to encourage and reward exceptionally gifted students enrolled at lUP who are majoring in art. The scholarships are awarded to winners of the student entries in the juried art exhibitions held in the Community Arts Center of Cambria County in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Mathematics Contest Scholarship - Each year the lUP mathematics department sponsors a contest involving students from area high schools. A $200 scholarship is awarded to the winning school to be used by a student from that school attending lUP as a math major.
McFarland Scholarships - McFarland Scholarships are awarded each year to honor upperclassmen who have earned more than forty-five but less than seventy- five credits at lUP, who have grade-point averages of at least 3.80, and who have made special contributions to the university and community. The $500 scholarships are awarded in the spring for use in the fall and spring of the junior year. No application is required.
Victor D. McGuire Memorial Scholarship - Established by Paula McGuire, students, faculty, and friends to continue Victor D. McGuire's dedication to the criminology profession and students. Awards are made at May graduation to graduating criminology seniors.
Regis McKnight Scholarship Fund - The Regis McKnight Scholarship is awarded to male high school graduates excelling in athletics as a tribute to Regis "Peck" McKnight, who for many years was head basketbedl coach. Selection of recipients will be made by the athletic director and the head basketball coach.
Arveta DeGaetano McNaughton Scholarship - A scholarship is awarded each year to a graduate of the Business Department of Indiana Area Senior High School who enrolls in the lUP College of Business as a full-time freshman.
John W. McNaul Scholarship - The McNaul Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Somerset High School who will attend lUP as a full-time student and who demonstrates financial need.
Alan P. Mewha Memorial Fund - This scholarship is for students in the geography and regional plarming department; grant selection will be made by a three-member geography and regional plaiming scholarship conrniittee. The scholarships are unrestricted as to use or purpose and flexible in the amount awarded and time presented. For further information, contact the geography and regional planning department.
Benjamin T. Miller Drawing Award - To memorialize Benjamin T. Miller, colleagues, students, and friends have established the Drawing Award.
Arthur G. Morrell Memorial Scholarship - The Arthur G. Morrell Memorial Scholarship is a cash award given to a mathematics major completing his/her junior year at lUP who best reflects the character and interests of Capt. Arthur G. Morrell, a graduate in mathematics. United States Marine pilot, and lUP football captain. The recipient is selected by the Morrell Scholarship Committee. Students may apply for the award (applications are available at the mathematics department office) or be nominated by a mathematics faculty member.
Morris Scholarship - The Helen Wood Morris Scholarship was established by Lt. Col. L.M. Morris in memory of his wife, a graduate of the university. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student selected by a committee named by the university. The student chosen must be in the highest quarter of his/her class, must be in need of financial assistance, and must have demonstrated worthiness in terms of character, personality, leadership, and American citizenship.
Mary Muldowney Scholarship - A scholarship in the amount of $100 for any junior or senior student majoring in music with an emphasis on voice, this award is governed in amount and number of scholarships given by the music department.
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G. William Musser Scholarship - The Musser Scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in pre-law. It is renewable for four years if the recipient maintains a 3.0 average.
Russet C. Nelson Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded each year to an upperclass music education major deemed worthy by the Music Scholarship Committee. Further information is available in the music department office.
Tom Norman Scholarship - This award is available to a soccer player in financial need. All disburse- ments will be controlled by the soccer coach in the amount he or she feels necessary.
Ethyl V. Oxley, Opal T. Rhodes, and Helen C. Merriman Scholarships- Each year the Home Economics Alumni Association honors three former faculty by awarding $200 scholarships. The Opal T. Rhodes Scholarship is awarded to a home economics education major, the Ethyl V. Oxley scholarship to a food and nutrition major, and the Helen C. Merriman scholarship to a consumer services major. Announcements concerning applying for these scholarships are made in the College of Human Ecology and Health Sciences during the fall semester.
Margaret M. Patton Foundation Scholarship - This scholarship has been established at lUP to assist students attending the university who are worthy and in need of such assistance. Preference will be given to students attending the Armstrong campus.
Albert Pechan Scholarship - This is a scholarship for a science major. The amount of the award depends on the money available in the scholarship fund. Selection of a recipient is made by the science department faculty.
Lenora Pechan Scholarship - The Lenora Pechan Scholarship was established by the late Dr. Albert R. Pechan, a former member of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and of the Board of Trustees of lUP, to provide funds for students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps, who have been outstanding students in the ROTC, and whose other academic work is satisfactory. First priority will be given to students from Armstrong County, selected by the officers of the ROTC and the Faculty Scholarship and Loan Committee.
Everett and Lavina Peterman Scholarship - A four-year scholarship is awarded every four years to a business education or management information systems major who has graduated from an Indiana County high school.
Edna B. Pierce Memorial Fund - An Indiana High School student, accepted at lUP and enrolled in a teacher education curriculum, will be awarded a one-year scholarship.
William E. Pierce Scholarship - This scholarship has been established to award a one-year grant to the junior ROTC cadet having the highest standing in his/her sophomore ROTC class.
Pittsburgh Home Economics Teachers Scholarship Fund - An award of approximately $500 annually may be given to an undergraduate student majoring in a program in the College of Human Ecology and Health Sciences who graduated from one of the Pittsburgh public schools. Preference is given to students majoring in home economics education and seniors, but the award may be given to a junior or a sophomore student enrolled in any human ecology major who is deserving both scholastically and financially. Eligible students should apply for this scholarship through the dean of the college.
Shelly G. Portman Memorial Scholarship - The Shelly G. Portman Memorial Scholarship, established by her family, will be awju-ded each year to juniors excelling in concert dance. Selection will be made by the director of concert dance.
Willis E. Pratt Award - The Savings and Trust Company of Pennsylvania has established an athletic scholarship in the name of Dr. Willis E. Pratt, chancellor emeritus and president of lUP from 1948 to 1%8. It will be awarded to athletes chosen on the basis of scholastic and athletic ability and financial need.
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Frank Ross Memorial Scholarship - Frank Ross Memorial Scholarships are awarded each year to upperclass students of ceramics who are deemed worthy by the Scholarship Committee. The awards are presented in memory of a former ceramics faculty member.
David Schwartz Memorial Journalism Scholarship - The David Schwartz Memorial Scholarship is established in memory of David Schwartz, a graduate of lUP, by his parents, the Indiana Gazette, the journalism department, and friends at lUP. The scholarship is available to outstanding students majoring in journalism. Contact the journalism department for further information.
Senior Class Scholarship - the Senior Class Scholarship is awarded to a student who has earned 75 to 90 credits at the end of the first semester of the junior year, has a QPA of at least 3.5, and is involved with campus affairs, organizations, and activities. Eligible students will be invited to apply.
Ethel Seavey Simpson Scholarship - The Ethel Seavey Simpson Scholarships are awarded to academ- ically talented freshmen at lUP who demonstrate fmancial need. Eligible applicants will be invited to apply.
Sam Smith Football Scholarship Fund - The solicited funds are to be used for football scholarships. All the funds are to be distributed as scholarships in accordance with the rules and regulations of the university.
Soiree, Inc., Scholarships - Scholarships for $400 are awarded to graduates of Indiana High School who enroll as full-time students at lUP in the Department of Nursing or College of Business, as participants in intercollegiate athletics, or in the College of Education.
Spadafora Family Endowment - Cecil and Ann Spadafora of Indiana and their entire family have established a scholarship to be awarded to one football player each year who has graduated from an Indiana County high school, a Mt. Pleasant high school, or a Bentworth high school. The student will be selected by a committee consisting of the lUP athletic director, head football coach, and a representative of the family. The recipient will be a high school graduate excelling in athletics and a credit to the fund.
Gregory Spinelli Memorial Fund - This fund provides a meaningful award and recognition for students with exceptional promise and commitment to a career in the criminal justice system. An award of $100 will be made armually to a second-semester senior enrolled in the lUP criminology department. Greg Spinelli was an F.B.I, agent killed in the line of duty.
Gerald E. Stossel Football Scholarship - Stossel Scholarships are awarded to deserving and needy student athletes.
Student Art Scholarship - Students of the Department of Art and Art Education contribute art works to be sold. Funds thus received permit awards of $50 to be made periodically. Applications for these awards are received and screened and awards made by a committee of art students. This award is confined to students of the art department.
Michael J. Supinka, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Two scholarships are awarded to graduates of Homer- Center High School who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities and enroll at lUP as full-time freshmen.
Howard E. Tompkins Computer Science Scholarship - The Tompkins Scholarship is awarded to a computer science major entering the junior year who has completed at least 9 credits of computer science.
Murray M. Vamer Scholarship - Murray M. Vamer was an alumnus and professor at lUP. This scholarship has been established by his friends and family as a fitting memorial to a dynamic educator. The scholarship is awarded each year to an upperclass (at least twenty-seven credits at lUP) student in the College of Business who is a permanent resident of Indiana County. The recipient must be academically stable, personable, enthusiastic, and motivated. Applications are to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by October 30. Winners will be armounced during the fall.
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Vaughn Foundation Scholarships - Two $500 scholarships are awarded each year. One recipient is selected by Athletics; the other is awarded to a junior or senior business major with above-average grades who demonstrates personal need. A letter of application to Charles B. Stevenson in the College of Business initiates consideration for the second scholarship.
Conine Menk Wahr Scholarship - Awarded to the top students of each incoming freshman class, this scholarship ranges from $200 to full tuition for the first year without regard to financial need. Scholarship achievement is established by the computation of high school rank and SAT scores. Eligible applicants will be invited to apply.
Zucchelli Scholarship Fund - This $100 scholarship will be awarded to a female lUP student majoring in physical education. Information and applications are available through the health and physical education department. Private Scholarships - Various service clubs, organizations, churches, schools, and industries offer scholarships to students. High school guidance offices and hometown newspapers are often excellent sources for information concerning private scholarships.
ROTC Scholarships - One-, two-, and three-year scholarships are available to both male and female students who are enrolled in the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. The scholarships pay for tuition, fees, and books, plus $100 per month for ten months per school year. Interested students may obtain applications and criteria information by contacting the ROTC department in Pierce Hall at lUP
Other Resources
Athletic Grants-in-Aid - lUP participants in intercollegiate athletics as a Division II institution and awards Athletic Grants-In-Aid in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations. Interested students should contact the Athletic Director, Memorial Field House, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705.
Hall Counselors - Upperclass students and freshmen at the end of their first year may apply to become hall counselors at lUP. Students earn a room and board waiver, as well as a small stipend, by working as hall counselors in lUP residence halls. Application timetables and deadlines are advertised in the Penn and posted in the residence halls and other spots around campus. The application process requires references and individual and group interviews. Hall counselors are selected on the basis of leadership and interpersonal skills and the willingness and ability to perform as role models. Hall counselors must have and maintain a 2.2 quality-point average. For further information, please contact present hall counselors or residence directors or the Office of Housing and Residence Life, G 1 4 Sutton Hall, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705.
Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship - Scholarships of up to $5,000 per year are awarded to superior students who will pursue teaching careers. Recipients must teach for two years for each year they receive the scholarship. Applications are available in the Office of Professional and Laboratory Experiences and must be submitted by May 1 for the following year.
Scholars in Education Award (SEA) - SEA scholarships are available to Pennsylvania residents who intend to teach mathematics or a science in Pennsylvania high schools. Awards are $1,500 per year at lUP and are renewable for those students who meet established renewal criteria. For each year that a student receives an SEA scholarship, he or she agrees to teach in the Pennsylvania public school system. Failure to meet the teaching commitment results in the award becoming a loan that must be repaid at twelve percent interest. High school seniors must have a combined SAT score of 1000 or better (the math score must be at least 550) and a B (3.0) average in science and math and must rank in the top fifth of their high school classes. Applications are available from Pennsylvania high school guidance counselors and must be filed before May 1 of the senior year.
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lUP students majoring in mathematics or science education may apply for an SEA scholarship if they have at least a 3.0 grade-point average in their major and at least a 2.5 overall grade-point average. Applications are available from the Office of Professional Laboratory Experiences, 104A Stouffer Hall, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705, and must be filed before May 1 for the next academic year.
Veterans Benefits - In addition to regular sources of financial aid, veterans and dependents of veterans may be eligible for V.A. benefits. For further information, veterans are urged to contact the veterans counselor, 304 Pratt Hall, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance (OVR) - Students who have physical or learning handicaps may receive educational benefits through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. In order to be eligible, students must satisfy the physical and financial requirements of the agency. For further information regarding OVR, students should contact their County Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
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Student Programs and Services
The Student Affairs Division primarily promotes and supports the emotional, social, career, and physical growth of individual students.
Orientation
lUP offers a three-phase orientation program for all new students. Freshmen are expected to participate in each of the three programs, as they are intended to provide information and programs which are designed to insure a successful first-year experience.
Interview/Orientation day, the Phase One aspect, occurs during the late fall or spring prior to students' matriculation on campus. During this day-long experience, accepted students and their parents visit our main or branch campuses, participate in major presentations describing academic and student life, and discuss academic program offerings with college deans and departmental representatives. This is an opportunity to assist students as they make informed choices regarding the appropriateness of lUP as their undergraduate college of choice.
Summer Orientation, Testing and Advising, the Phase Two aspect, occurs during the summer immediately preceding students' matriculation on campus. This experience is designed to diag- nostically assess academic readiness for several courses offered in lUP's curriculum, including English, mathematics, and foreign languages. During this program, students not only identify their fall classes, but also have emphasis on lUP's academic policies and on the university's expectations of students as they engage in our academic experience. This is an overnight, two-day experience for students admitted to the main campus and is accompanied by a parent orientation program. Branch campus and Summer/January students participate in a summer one-day diagnostic testing experience only.
Fall Orientation, the Phase Three aspect, occurs as students move onto campus immediately prior to the beginning of fall classes. Phase Three is designed to assure a smooth transition from the home environment to lUP's campus community.
I UP views this three-phase orientation as unique and extremely important to freshman retention and satisfaction with our university. The freshman year is critical in regard to academic success. During this time, students must simultaneously develop academic competence in the college curriculum and adjust to the personal decision making process college life affords. Each of the three programs is designed to assist in this important college adjustment process. Freshmen are expected to participate fully in these three programs.
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Residence Life
lUP is a residential campus. Its thirteen residence halls are structured on a geographical basis into four "quads." Each quad is supervised by a full-time student affairs professional with a background in student development and counseling. In addition, each residence hall has a residence director to handle the management functions of the building with responsibilities for programming and staff develop- ment. Each building also has undergraduate hall counselors who are responsible for counseling students, planning programs, carrying out administrative tasks, and maintaining a community atmosphere among the approximately thirty students living in their individual section of the residence hall.
Housing available to students includes University-owned residence halls Fraternity houses Private apartments and houses Privately owned residence halls
It is the policy of lUP to offer full, equal and nondiscriminatory assistance to all students without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, affectional or sexual orientation, or handicap in both the placement in university housing and in the furnishing of facilities and services in connection with that housing.
Rooms will be available to undergraduate students enrolled at lUP. Each year the university reviews its housing policies and revises them according to its needs for the coming year. The Office of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for all room assignments, dining service, providing information and services related to off-campus housing, and collecting local address and telephone data for the Student Directory. The Office of Housing and Residence Life is located in G14 Sutton Hall, ext. 2696.
University Residence Halls
The Office of Housing and Residence Life at lUP believes valuable learning experiences exist in the residence halls. The specific programs and services provided within the residence halls are aimed at fostering the total development of individuals and student groups. Respect for the learning process as well as respect for self, others, and property are strongly emphasized. Students are encouraged to question and explore increasingly complex intellectual and personal challenges in their efforts to give meaning and direction to their lives. Staff members actively provide support and challenge students as they assume ownership and accept responsibility for their actions and important life decisions. The residence halls represent and reflect the daily challenges of what it is like to live in any community. It is the intention of the Office of Housing and Residence Life to teach students skills which prepare them to be responsible community members so that when they leave the university, they will be contributing and productive citizens in the larger community in which they live.
Because residence hall living is seen as a positive educational experience, freshmen are encouraged to live in residence halls unless they are commuting from home. In an effort to make residence hall living more responsive to individual needs, the university offers two separate living arrangements: single sex and coed. Students are encouraged to consider these options carefully and to select the one in which they would feel most comfortable.
Student acconunodations are based on double occupancy. Furnishings include beds, mattresses, mattress covers, desks, chairs, mirrors, and dressers. Students should bring their own blankets, bedspreads, towels, study lamps, and pillows.
All lUP residence halls are equipped with study lounges, recreational equipment, laundry facilities, and locked mailboxes. In addition, computer terminals, self-correcting electric typewriters, and other specialized equipment are located in each quad for student use. Each student has a card key for his/her building which provides entry after the closing hours.
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Application for Housing
Incoming freshmen who have been accepted by the Admissions Office as residence students will be billed for a $100 advance deposit in April, one- half of which serves as a housing prepayment. A "Residence Hall Contract for Housing and Dining Service" will accompany that mailing and must be returned to lUP with the deposit payment.
Continuing students may apply for university housing for each year in accordance with the procedure published and posted in January by the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Readmitted students and those transferring from other universities should contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life directly for housing applications and/or information.
Dining Services
Dining service is available to all students. Students residing in university residence halls are required to take dining services and may choose from two meal plans-Plan A or Plan B. Students residing off campus, in addition to Plans A and B, may also choose Plans C or D. Dining service is contracted each year with the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Plan A - 20 meals per week
(breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday, brunch and dinner on Sunday) Plan B - 1 5 meals per week
(breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday) Plan C - 10 meals per week
(lunch and dinner Monday through Friday) Plan D - 5 meals per week
flunch only Monday through Friday)
Students and guests may purchase individual meals in either of the dining halls at the current transient rate. Meals can also be purchased at the Oak Room, an on-campus restaurant, or in the Junction located in Foster Hall.
Insurance for Personal Belongings
Students are encouraged to carry insurance covering the loss or theft of money or property while residing in a residence hall. Students are encouraged to determine coverage available through their parents' homeowners policies and consider a rider if necessary to provide the appropriate coverage while at college.
Student Room Refrigerators
Student room refrigerators are rented on a one- or two-semester basis from the Office of Housing and Residence Life. These refrigerators are UL listed, 2. 1 cubic foot refrigerators requiring a maximum of .5 amps. Privately owned refrigerators which meet these specifications may be used in university residence halls.
Student Room Telephone Service
Touch-tone line service is provided for each permanent student room. Students, however, are responsible for providing their own telephone instruments. A touch-tone telephone is strongly recommended in order that students will be able to use expanded services such as the telephone class registration. Rotary or simulated touch-tone telephones will permit standard services only.
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Telephone bills are mailed directly to residence hall rooms each month. Toll calls and telegram charges only appear on the bill. Both/all occupants of a room are responsible for all charges made to their Centrex extension. Payment is made directly to Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania.
Automobiles
Each student, faculty, or staff member who parks an automobile in campus parking areas must register his or her auto each year with the Campus Police. Resident students are not permitted to park on campus without a decal. Parking rules and regulations may be obtained at the Campus Police Office, John Sutton Hall.
Counseling and Student Development Center
Counselors, psychologists, and student development specialists offer services and programs which facilitate the personal and emotional growth of students. Confidential counseling is available on an individual and small-group basis. The opportunity to develop skills for lifelong learning is provided through individual programs, workshops, ongoing groups, and computer-based instructional pack- ages. Career exploration and planning services, new student orientation, women's programs, student satisfaction research, and individualized programs for special populations are provided.
The center is open from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students may call 357-2621 to arrange for an appointment. After hours, staff may be contacted for emergencies by calling the Health Center at 357-2550.
Learning Center/ Act 101
The Learning Center provides educational support services for all lUP students in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, biological and physical sciences, foreign languages, social sciences, study skills, and related areas. These services are provided by both professional and undergraduate paraprofes- sional staff. Students are encouraged to participate in a broad array of program services including one- to-one and group tutorials, workshops, and formal classes. The main LC office is located in 203 Pratt Hall. Further information can be obtained by calling 357-2729.
The Act 101 program, created as a result of the Permsylvania Higher Education Equal Opportunity Act 101 in 1971 by the legislature of the commonwealth, focuses on servicing lUP students in order to make the ideal of "equal educational opportunity" a reality for all qualified students. Students matriculating through the LC/Act 101 program are provided assistance in the areas of academic tutoring, career counseling, financial aid information, personal counseling, academic advising related to curriculum concerns, the selection of an appropriate major, and course scheduling. The main Act 101 office is located in 203 Pratt Hall. Further information can be obtained by calling 357-2729.
Health Services
The Pechan Health Center is a well-equipped primary, outpatient health care facility on campus, located at Maple Street and Pratt Drive. The staff includes physicians, certified nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Physician hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, but students may see a nurse between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. weekdays. Saturday hours for routine visits are 9:00 a.m. to 1 1 :30 a.m.
Emergency care is provided from 4:30 p.m. to 1 1 :00 p.m. weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 1 1 :00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For students requiring inpatient care, referral is made to the Indiana Hospital. The Health Center phone number is 357-2550.
Completion of the Student Health Form, record of immunizations, and a recent physical examination by the student's family doctor are all required before the student arrives on campus.
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Disabled Student Services
Disabled Student Services (a unit of the Advising and Testing Center) is the primary agent for the provision of access for physically and learning disabled students at lUP. Students with disabilities are urged to register with the office. Services provided include early registration; assistance in locating accessible housing; equipment loan; test proctoring and reading; NCR paper; liaison with faculty, OVR, and BVS; and general advising and counseling. Further information may be obtained in 107 Pratt Hall or by calling (412) 357-4067.
Speech and Hearing Clinic
The Speech and Hearing Clinic, located in Davis Hall, offers diagnosis of speech problems, hearing tests and evaluations, and a regular program of therapy. The clinic also administers the speech clearance for teacher education programs.
These services are made available without charge to students regularly enrolled at the university to give the necessary assistance to alleviate deficiencies which would interfere with successful performance and progress in the university and in future work. Students are encouraged to use the facilities provided for them and may of their own initiative come to the clinic for help, or they may be referred by any faculty member or university official.
Insurance
lUP makes available a student health insurance plan to all students at a very reasonable premium. The plan is optional for students who wish to participate in the program. Full information concerning this insurance coverage is mailed to enrolled students with their billing instructions.
Career Services
Career services are available to students who are graduating, students who are enrolled to obtain teacher certification, students who have been accepted as candidates for degrees in the Graduate School, and alumni. Occupational counseling is provided to students of all class levels as well as alumni.
In addition to career counseling, the primary functions of the office are to transmit credentials to prospective employers, arrange for campus interviews, prepare a current file of job opportunities, maintain an extensive library of occupational information, make follow-up studies of the graduates, conduct group counseling and orientation meetings, and provide general assistance in the career planning and job-seeking process.
A credit course (EP304) is available to juniors and seniors in career planning and development.
The Office of Career Services also receives and makes available to graduates and undergraduates information concerning summer employment.
Positions are not guaranteed by the university, but lUP's record of placement is one of the very best in Pennsylvania.
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Veterans
A prospective veteran student should contact the veterans counselor and submit to the counselor the veteran's certificate for Program of Education.
Veterans eligible for the G.I. Bill should report to the office of the veterans counselor in Pratt Hall prior to registration for a semester or for summer sessions to be entered or continued in training for Veterans Administration benefits purposes.
No veteran receiving G.I. benefits may change curriculum without clearance from the veterans counselor. All veterans must maintain normal class progression and report any change in course load to the veterans counselor.
Any undergraduate receiving benefits from the Veterans Administration must carry at least twelve credit hours during a regular semester in order to be considered a full-time student by the Veterans Administration. The minimum full-time requirement for a graduate student is nine credit hours.
Veterans' Children- Children of a deceased or disabled veteran whose death or injury was due to service-related causes may be eligible for educational assistance from the federal government under Public Law 634 (Dependents Educational Assistance Act). Immediately upon acceptance to lUP, men and women who qualify for such assistance should contact the veterans counselor to process their application for payment.
Guidelines for Student Conduct
lUP is an academic community within the society at large. As a community, it has formulated a code of standards and expectations which the university considers to be consistent with its purpose as an educational institution. lUP reaffirms the principle of students' freedom coupled with an acceptance of full responsibility for one's behavior and the consequences of such behavior. As a member of the academic community and of the larger society, a student retains the rights, protections, guarantees, and responsibilities which are held by all citizens.
The judicial system of lUP exists to review all alleged academic violations as well as violations of university regulations and/or federal, state, and local ordinances. The primary intent of this educa- tional system is to create a positive behavioral change in the students while also protecting the rights of the members of the university community. The system will hold the student accountable for his/her actions when regulations or statutes have been violated. A complete statement of regulations is available in The Eye, the student handbook.
Post Office
The University Post Office is located on the ground floor of Folger Hall, at the comer of Pratt Drive and Maple Street. All United States and campus mail is picked up and delivered daily to administrative offices and residence halls from this location. As it is a contract station of the Indiana, Pennsylvania, post office, the University Post Office also provides a window service for university personnel for all postal services including box rentals.
Student Cooperative Association
The Student Cooperative Association has played an extremely broad role in the cocurricular life of the university for more than fifty years. All students, faculty, and staff, by virtue of paying the Activity Fee, are members of the association. Virtually all campus- wide activities outside the instructional program are sponsored wholly or in part by the association.
The Activity Fee is the chief source of income for the association's programs. The student's "I-Card" will admit him/her free of charge or at a reduced fee to university social, cultural, and athletic events. Other income for the association comes from the profits of the Co-op Store and income from events sponsored by the association.
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The Student Cooperative Association operates the Hadley Union Building, which houses the Co-op Store, and the Co-op Recreational Park. The Hadley Union Building, built by association members through the Activity Fee, offers many facilities for use by the university community.
The Co-op Recreational Park comprises 270 acres of wooded hillsides and fields. Included are a lodge building which will accommodate groups of up to 200 people, a ski facility with two rope tows, toboggan run, cross-country skiing and nature trails, picnic shelter, and garden plots.
Cocunicular Activities/Student Organizations
As participating members of the lUP community, students occupy a responsible role in governance of the campus. Since a valuable part of education lies in participation in groups where experience in leadership, social and community responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and religious interests can be met, voluntary participation in a number of varied organizations is available and encouraged.
There are currently more than 180 active student organizations at lUP advised by faculty or staff selected by the students. Students are also encouraged to initiate and support new groups which reflect interests not represented by existing organizations.
Governance
Student Goverament Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) at I UP exists to provide the student body with a means to deal with the affairs of students and as a forum for the expression of student views and interests concerning student development within the university.
All SGA Congress members are elected at large. The elections are held twice a year, each involving approximately half the Congress. The terms of office are for one year. The president and the vice- president are elected in the spring, and the other officers are chosen from among the representatives at the first meeting of each new session.
The Student Government Association is active in making recommendations to the administration for the improvement of student welfare, and it is also instrumental in promoting the general welfare of the university and good community relationships. SGA assists in developing and implementing, in conjunction with the university president, policies and procedures by which student organizations may be created and operated. SGA provides an opportunity for discussion of student problems, brings the student body, faculty, and administration closer together through a frank understanding of mutual problems, and promotes the observance of policies that will lead to the improvement of university campus life.
Commonwealth Association of Students
lUP is a member of the Commonwealth Association of Students (CAS), the statewide student voice of the state-owned institutions. CAS promotes and maintains conditions conducive to academic free- dom. In addition, CAS insures the individual rights of students as full and equal citizens by actively promoting public, low-cost, quality higher education within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for citizens of all income brackets. Through a central office in Harrisburg, the association is set up to serve the special interests of the state colleges and universities through the collection of student opinions and their dissemination to the proper state or federal agencies. It also promotes the passage or defeat of legislation deemed relevant to the students in public higher education in Pennsylvania. CAS also acts as a liaison between students and the state government, the faculty union, or any organization or individual that affects the state universities. At lUP, the CAS local chapter operates independently of the Student Government Association. The local chapter coordinator, student government president, and other qualifying student representatives are each accorded voting privileges at the statewide meetings. Any full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate at lUP is welcome to join as well as actively participate in the association's activities on the state or local level.
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University Senate
Students also are elected to the University Senate and have full voting rights, together with faculty and administrative members. Most of the Senate Committees include students as voting members. Any full-time student may be elected to the Senate. This is the body which shares in the governance of the university through the establishment of university policy.
Residence Hall Association
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is made up of all students living in university residence halls. The executive body of RHA is composed of elected representatives from each residence hall. The purpose of RHA is to provide educational, social, and community service programs for residents; to collect information on various aspects of residence hall life; and to assist in formulating housing policies and procedures.
Activities
Under the supervision of the Office of Student Activities and Organizations and funded for the most part by the Student Cooperative Association, lUP has many activities which are orchestrated by students and which offer entertainment and cultural programs for the entire university community. These activities provide a significant opportunity for students to become more involved with their campus as well as to experience the growth and personal development which involvement provides.
Organizations and activities sponsoring the majority of lUP events include Activities Board, Artists Series, Black Cultural Center, Black Emphasis Committee, Ideas and Issues Series, Summer Activities, and the University Concert Committee. Participation in these and other groups is strongly encouraged.
Student Publications
The Penn, lUP's campus newspaper, is published three times a week during the fall and spring semesters by students wishing to gain practical newspaper experience. Interested students are advised to attend organizational meetings held in the beginning of each semester.
The Oak is the university yearbook, a pictorial and written review of the year's activities. Subscriptions may be purchased in the fall or early in the Spring Semester. The PENN will carry notices of subscription drives.
Applications for staff positions may be obtained from the Oak office or from the adviser.
lUP review is a newsletter which is sent to all incoming students prior to their arrival on campus. Contents are geared to areas of concern to new entrants. For more information contact the Admissions Office in Room 216, Pratt Hall.
The University Directory is distributed early in the fall term to students and faculty. It contains a listing of all properly registered students and of staff, faculty, and university offices.
The Eye, an lUP student handbook, is distributed annually to all students, free of charge. It includes rules and regulations, the extracurricular program, and general information of interest to students.
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Athletics
Frank Cignetti, Director; Herm Sledzik, Associate Director; Vivian Fuller, Associate Director
Head Coaches: Jerry Hand, Baseball; Kurt Kanaskie, Men's Basketball; Jan Kiger, Women's Basketball; Ed Fry, Men's and Women's Cross Country; Nancy Barthelemy, Fencing; Kofie Montgomery, Field Hockey; Frank Cignetti, Jack Henry (Associate), Football; Don White, Golf; Dan Kendig, Gymnastics; Tom Campisano, Rifle; Vince Celtnieks, Soccer; Kim Johnson, Softball; Frances Nee, Men's and Women's Swim- ming and Diving; Vince Celtnieks, Men's Tennis; Jackie Albenze, Women's Tennis; Eld Fry, Men's and Women's Track and Field; Kim Johnson, Women's Volleyball.
The university's men's and women's athletic teams compete at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
Men's sports offered in the fail include cross country, football, and soccer. The winter sports include basketball, swimming and diving, and rifle. The spring sports are track and field, golf, baseball, and
tennis.
Women's fall sports are tennis, cross country, field hockey, and volleyball. In the winter, the sports of basketball, gymnastics, swimming and diving, and coed fencing are offered. Spring sports include Softball and track and field.
Intramurals: Royden P. Grove, Director
A well-organized and varied program of intramural sports and athletic activities is conducted for both men and women and on a coeducational basis.
Intramural handbooks are available from the intramural director, Room 101 , Memorial Field House.
Religious Life
The religious life of students is cared for through the activities of some twelve organizations. Three of these, the Newman Center, the Uruted Campus Ministry, and the Lutheran Center, maintain private facilities near the campus. Others affiliate with and meet in local churches for worship and meetings.
The Advising and Testing Center
The Advising and Testing Center is available to provide assistance to both students and faculty. Among its functions are runrung the summer pre- registration testing program; offering a career planning class or computer- assisted career search to undecided majors; co-conducting registration for Summer- January, transfer, January freshman, and branch campus students; processing total univer- sity withdrawals; serving the needs of students with disabilities; and assisting in providing advising information to students and advisers.
The Advising and Testing Center may be contacted at 357-4067 (107 Pratt Hall) for further information.
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Academic Policies
Qassification of Students
In order to be classified as full-time, undergraduate students attending any regular academic year semester must be currently enrolled in at least twelve semester hours of credit.
In the lUP summer sessions, a student must be currently enrolled in at least three semester hours during the pre- or post-session and/or six semester hours during the main session in order to be certified as a full-time enrollee for any one of those scheduled instructional periods.
Full-time certification for students enrolled in instructional periods which do not conform to the regularly scheduled academic sessions will be based upon the number of enrolled semester hours during that period of enrollment (e.g., one semester hour in one week of instruction would equal the minimum full-time certification standard).
For purposes of designating students by class, the following credit-hour classification ranges are used:
Freshmen 28 semester hours or less
Sophomores 29-56 semester hours
Juniors 57-90 semester hours
Seniors 91 semester hours or more
Class designations are based on credits earned rather than credits attempted. Persons holding a degree and working for a second baccalaureate degree may be classified as seniors.
Normal Semester Hour Loads
A normal semester hour load is 15-17 semester hours. A student who wishes to schedule more than 17.5 semester hours must obtain approval from the dean of the college in which he/she is registered; approval will be predicated upon various criteria such as the student's demonstrated competencies, total courses, and specific conditions. The signed approval form must be submitted at registration or drop/add to schedule the credit(s) beyond 17.5. When taking nineteen or more credits, a student is responsible for paying a per-credit fee at the current rate for each credit beyond eighteen.
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Grades and Quality Points
Grading System - The following grades are used in reporting the standing of students at the end of each semester or summer term: A, excellent; B, good; C, average; D, passed; F, failed; I, incomplete; R, deferred; P, pass/fail (option). Regarding the option of pass/fail courses, if a student fails the course, he/she will be awarded an F and the terms of "failing" a course will prevail. The grade of R is used to indicate deferred status for certain types of continuing study courses. It must be converted within one calendar year after issuance.
The grade of I is used to record work which, so far as covered, is of passing grade but is incomplete because of personal illness or other unavoidable reason. It must be made up within 180 calendar days after issuance of the grade. The grades of W, WP, and WF are used to designate that the student has voluntarily withdrawn from a course within a specified period after the beginning of any regular semester. The W, WP, and WF grades carry no credits or quality points for the courses in which they are reported but do appear on the student's record.
Quality Points - Quality points are assigned as follows: Grade A, four quality points per semester hour; B, three quality points per semester hour; C, two quality points per semester hour; D, one quality points per semester hour; and F, no quality points.
Quality points are not counted on grades from other schools, and a student transferring from another school is held responsible for quality points only on work taken in this university.
Cumulative Quality-Point Average is determined by multiplying the credit hours per course by the grade in quality points received for that course, repeating this procedure for each course attempted, totaling the credit hour quality points thus obtained, and dividing by the total number of credit hours attempted.
Course Repeats - The semester hours for a course repeated after January 1 , 1974, shall be counted only ONCE for all attempts; it is this number of hours that will be used in quality-point average (QPA) computation. (In the case where a course is repeated for a different number of hours of credit than when taken initially, the number of hours corresponding to the highest grade will be used in the QPA computations.) It should be noted that the transcript continues to carry the full, unabridged record, with no deletion of repeated courses from the visual record.
The total quality points for all attempts of the repeated course will be the number assigned for the highest grade earned.
The QPA for the repealed course will be determined by dividing the number of quality points by the number of semester hours earned. Only courses with a D or F grade may be repeated and then only with the approval of the student's adviser. Only six repeat attempts may be made subsequent to the adoption of this policy during a baccalaureate degree program.
A course taken at another university will not be applicable to lUP's D/F Repeat Policy, and if credits are transferred they will block repeat of the course at lUP.
To repeat a course in which a grade of 'D' or 'F' was received, a student must file a D/F repeat form prior to repeating a course. The D/F Repeat forms, available in departmental offices, must be filed by the specified deadline by validation in the Scheduling Center, G-8C Sutton.
Grade Reports - Shortly after each semester or summer session, a full grade report is mailed to each student at his or her home address.
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Pass-Fail Policy
A student may take courses on a pass-fail basis to a total of fifteen semester hours throughout his/her university career. The student is limited to one pass- fail course in any given semester during the sophomore, junior, and senior years. All courses in the student's General Education program and in his/her major and minor fields are excluded from this prerogative.
The student must declcue his/her intent to choose pass-fail in a specific course no later than six weeks after the beginning of the semester or the equivalent timespan in a summer session. Instructors will NOT be notified of the identity of pass-fail students in their courses; identification will be handled by the Computer Center through an appropriate coded control.
A student shall be given academic credit without quality points for a course taken pass-fail upon receiving a passing mark in the course. The semester hours successfully completed under pass-fail ("passed"), within the overall fifteen semester hour limitation, shall be recorded as counting towards the total semester hours earned for graduation but not towards the semester- hours-attempted data used in calculation of the cumulative quality-point average. However, if a student fails a pass/fail course, he/she will receive the "F" grade and the corresponding quality-point average. An F earned under the pass/fail option may be repeated only under the graded option to provide the quality points to correspond to the "hours attempted" incurred with the F.
The summer sessions, collectively or in any combination, shall be considered a unit similar to a spring or fall semester for pass-fail purposes. Hence, a student is permitted to take only one course during the summer on a pass-fail basis.
The purpose of pass-fail is to permit a student to take an elective course in a field of personal interest where he/she may be competing with major students in the department in which the course is offered. When scheduled, such a course shall be included in the student's normal course load for the semester.
Cancelled Semester Policy
This policy shall apply only to students who have attended lUP and have not been enrolled for at least two consecutive calendar years. Upon application for readmission (or within one year after readmis- sion) the student may request that one particular semester completed before readmission be cancelled from his/her Cumulative Quality-Point Average (C.Q.P. A.). Any semester (full or part time, with the summer sessions altogether counting as one semester) may be cancelled from the C.Q.P.A.; however, all grades received in that semester (good or bad) must be cancelled from the C.Q.P.A. All grades remain on the record, and credit toward graduation for courses passed remains on the record. A student may never cancel more than one semester from his/her C.Q.P.A. under this policy.
Audit Policy
To audit an undergraduate course, a person must be admitted to the university and have met course prerequisites. Students wishing to audit a course for which they registered at registration should obtain a Course Audit Form from the department chairperson of the course. To audit a course not previously registered for at registration, students must first process an "add" for the course before filing a course audit form. All audit processing, including revocation of previously requested audit classification, must be completed during the regular drop/add period. Copies of the completed form are returned to the Scheduling Center, to the department chairperson, and to the student. Audit students have the same privileges as other students in all coursework. There is no limit on the number of courses which may be audited.
All audited courses will be identified as such on the student's grade report and transcript. Work taken on an audit basis will not be graded and will not count toward the fulfillment of requirements for a degree to be awarded by lUP. Since credit hours attempted and quality points will not be awjuded for audited courses, they will not affect the student's quality-point average in any way whatsoever.
Auditors will pay normal tuition and such other fees as may be required for the course.
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Advanced Placement and Exemption Examinations
Courses taken by students prior to admission to college under the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board may be recognized by the award of college credit or by exemption from required subjects. Those who earn a grade of 3, 4, or 5 in the Advanced Placement Examination will be granted credit toward the number of credit hours required for graduation.
For students who have had other unusual opportunities for instruction or have advanced in a given field, an opportunity to gain exemption from a course is afforded through exemption examinations, given at the discretion of each department. Departments offering such options will publicize through the University Testing Services their availability campus-wide every year. A student who passes an exemption examination will be exempt from taking that course in his/her academic program. When a student receives credit for a course by examination, the credit will be applied to graduation require- ments just as though the course had been taken. If a student is granted exemption only from a course, he/she will be permitted to take a free elective in place of that course.
This enables the student to further specialize, to correct weaknesses outside his/her major field, to build his/her knowledge in an ancillary area, or to introduce himself/herself to an entirely different area.
Courses for which credit or exemption are awarded by examination will not be used in the determina- tion of quality-point averages.
Drop/Add
All changes to a student's schedule after registration utilize the drop/add procedure. Drop/add takes place at the beginning of each semester and is the procedure which allows students to drop a course without its appearing on their permanent record. A change from one section to another of the same course involves both the drop and add phases. Dates of drop/add are specified for each session. After receiving approval to either drop or add a course section from the department chairperson, the student reports to G-2 Sutton Hall with a copy of his/her original schedule to validate the drop/add form. The student will then present the validated drop/add slips to the course instructor(s). Instructors can make no additions or deletions to class lists without validated drop/add slips. Therefore, a student who attends a class and completes course requirements without processing an "add" slip will receive no credit. Likewise, a student who does not process a "drop" slip and does not fulfill course requirements will be issued a failing grade for the course.
Individual Course Withdrawal Policy
During the fall, spring, and summer sessions, students are permitted to withdraw from a course with a grade of "W" up to the midpoint of the course. Faculty are required to inform students of their standing in class prior to the midpoint of the course.
For all individual course withdrawals, the student must complete a course withdrawal form, available in department offices. This form must be signed by both the student and the instructor.
After the close of the prescribed withdrawal period, a student may withdraw from a course only with the approval of his/her adviser, department chairf>erson, and college dean (in that order), for such reasons as illness, accident, or extreme personal problems. Such withdrawal may occur no later than one week before the beginning of final examinations.
If a student fails to complete the requirements for a course but has not formally processed a withdrawal as described above, and if the instructor does not receive notice of withdrawal from the university, the instructor shall note in his/her course records the student's last attendance date and/or other student activity and assign an "F" for the course.
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Withdrawals from the University
An undergraduate student who does not register for the succeeding semester or, having registered, does not appear for classes at the beginning of the succeeding semester, is considered to have withdrawn from the university. Thereafter, he/she must apply for readmission as prescribed under "Admission and Registration."
Any undergraduate student withdrawing from the university during a semester or a summer session must secure a Withdrawal Form from the Advising and Testing Center, 107 Pratt Hall (357-4067). The student will cleeu the form with the appropriate offices listed in the form, securing their signatures as evidence of clearance. (Students seeking medical withdrawal must also provide the Advising and Testing Center with a physician's corroboration of a medical need to withdraw.) The Withdrawal Form will then be returned to the Advising and Testing Center, which will notify the appropriate college dean, campus agencies, and instructors that an official withdrawal has been processed. No person shall be considered withdrawn from the university within a semester or summer session unless such notice is received. Based upon the date of withdrawal, W, WP, WF, or F grades will be assigned to those courses from which the student is withdrawing.
Class Attendance
Class attendance and class peirticipation beyond mere physical presence are essential for maximum educational advantage and are strongly encouraged. Responsibility for all course material rests entirely with the student, whether or not he/she attends each class. Class attendance, per se, shall not be used as a basis for awarding or altering a grade in a course. This applies to freshman through senior class levels. The exceptions to this policy apply to students enrolled in LC courses, EN 100, MA 1(X), and elementary foreign languages (levels I and II). These students are permitted a maximum of three unexcused absences during the semester. At the discretion of the individual instructor, more than three unexcused absences could result in a grade penalty, up to and including failure in the course. Also excluded from optional class attendance are students in the advanced courses of the ROTC program.
Course grade will be based on such factors as class preparation, class participation, skill development, effectiveness of oral presentations and/or written reports, quiz grades, and test and final examination scores. It is the prerogative of the instructor to administer unannounced quizzes as part of the student evaluation process and to pass judgment on the merits of all cases involving late class submissions and class requirements missed by the students.
All students are required to attend class during the first week of the semester in order to stabilize enrollments and class rosters.
Criteria Governing Continuance at lUP
Continuance at lUP is determined according to the university's Academic Standards Policy as approved by University Senate December, 1987, and Council of Trustees in February, 1988. This policy becomes effective July 1, 1988, with transition during the summer period surrounding July 1, 1988.
Academic Standards Policy
The Academic Standards Policy applies to all undergraduate degree candidates of the university. Academic standards for students enrolled in graduate courses and programs will be defined and administered through the Graduate School. Academic standards for participants in nondegree programs will be defined separately.
Authority to administer the Academic Standards Policy is vested in the dean of the college which has jurisdiction for the student's primary major. That responsibility may be assigned to an appropriate designee. Students officially advised by the Learning Center are reviewed by the assistant vice president for Student Affairs.
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Academic Good Standing:
Every undergraduate student must maintain a cumulative 2.00 GPA to be in academic good standing. There are two review periods: January and May. Continuation of enrollment is permitted under defined circumstances.
1 . January Review Period:
The academic standing of each student is reviewed. A student whose cumulative GPA is below 2.00 is considered to be in a Probation status.
2. May Review Period:
The academic standing of each student is reviewed. A student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 to be in good academic standing.
a. For a student who matriculated during the preceding summer or September, the following criteria apply:
— if the cumulative GPA is between 1 .80 and 1 .99, the student is continued on probation, —if the cumulative GPA is below 1 .80, the student is dismissed.
b. For a student who matriculated through the Learning Center/Act 101 during the preceding summer or September, the following criteria apply:
—if the cumulative GPA is between 1 .80 and 1 .99, the student is continued on probation, —if the cumulative GPA is below 1 .80, and the student is in compliance with the participation
requirements of the Learning Center program, the student is continued on probation, —if the cumulative GPA is below 1.80, and the student is not in compliance with the
participation requirements of the Learning Center program, the student is dismissed.
c. For a student who matriculated in the immediately preceding semester, the following criteria apply:
— if the cumulative GPA is below 2.00, the student is continued on probation.
d. For all other continuing students, the following criteria apply: — if the cumulative GPA is below 2.00, the student is dismissed.
Probation:
1 . Definition: Probation status is that status of any student who has a cumulative GPA less than 2.00 and who has permission to enroll in the university.
2. Student responsibilities:
A student who is in Probation status is expected to meet with his/her adviser prior to or within the first week of each semester to review current course load and to establish a plan of contact for the semester. It is generally anticipated that a probation student will develop personal change strategies utilizing appropriate professional resources such as adviser, faculty, Counseling Center, Learning Center, Career Services, workshops, tutoring programs, and other support systems.
3. Additional conditions:
As a condition of deferral of dismissal, a dean (or designee) may include specific conditions designed to promote improved academic performance.
Dismissal:
1 . A student who does not meet minimum academic standards is subject to automatic dismissal in May. Dismissal is the normal consequence of cumulative performance below the academic standards as published; the office of the dean provides confirmation of dismissal status and additional information.
2. Dismissal in May includes the cancellation of previously scheduled fall classes and the elimination of guarantees associated with fall housing and dining contracts.
3. Appeal for deferral of dismissal: In certain cases extenuating circumstances may exist which in the professional judgment of the college dean or designee will warrant a brief extension of enrollment
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privUege at lUP. A student should understand that it is the student's responsibility to anticipate, to initiate, and to fully document and cooperate in all aspects of the process of appeal in a timely manner. The student must file in the office of the dean (or designee) the completed application for appeal with all supporting documentation pertinent to review of the appeal. All material must be filed by 4:00 p.m., June 15, to be considered for the fall semester.
Readmission:
1 . All dismissed students seeking readmission must make application for readmission through the appropriate college office. A student who has been dismissed may use summer sessions at lUP in support of the application for readmission. The application will detail procedures including deadlines and information needed for consideration of readmission plan.
Sufficient progress:
The lUP Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy requires sufficient academic progress toward a degree on both academic good standing (GPA) and sufficient progress (percent of progress) bases. The standard of academic good standing is defined within the university's Academic Standards Policy. The standard of sufficient progress for financial aid eligibility is the successful completion of seventy-five percent (75 percent) of the cumulative number of registered credits at lUP. "Registered credits" are the number of credits for which a student is enrolled at the end of the Drop/ Add period. (For a student who was originally registered and charged at full-time status and who reduced during Drop/ Add to part-time status, the registered credits will be calculated as twelve.)
A student who meets the standard of academic good standing of the Academic Standards Policy but who does not meet the standard of sufficient quantitative progress may continue in university registration but without financial aid eligibility for the federal Title IV aid programs.
A full statement of requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Title IV Federal Student Assistance is available through the Financial Aid Office.
All courses taken at lUP become a part of the student's permanent academic record. The record shall show hours attempted, hours earned, and quality points earned.
The academic standing of all students is computed on the basis of courses attempted at this university only. Credit is granted for work completed in other institutions in accordance with the stipulations set forth under "Admission and Registration."
Academic Honors
Bachelor degree candidates with appropriate academic records may be graduated with one of the following distinctions:
Summa cum laude
3 .75-4.00 cumulative quality-point average
Magna cum laude
3.50-3.74 cumulative quality-point average
Cum laude
3.25-3.49 cumulative quality-point average
These honors are calculated using all undergraduate credits and quality points earned at lUP. Honors are not granted for subsequent degrees.
Dean's List - To be eligible for the Dean's List, which is compiled after each semester, an undergradu- ate student must be carrying a minimum of twelve semester hours and have a minimum quality-point average of 3.25 (exclusive of P/F courses).
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Advisory Program
A group of selected faculty members act as freshman advisers for entering freshmen in their departments. In some curriculums the advisers continue with the same group of advisees from year to year. In other curriculums the freshman advisers remain with their advisee groups only for the students' first year; under this program, the student is then assigned an academic adviser for the remaining years through to his/her degree in his/her chosen field.
Faculty advisers counsel the students on academic achievement, dropping courses, changing curricu- lum, student activities, study schedules, and personal problems. The adviser receives a copy of the student's permanent record at the beginning of the academic year.
Changes of Curriculum
A student must indicate his/her desire to change to a new curriculum in the office of the dean of the college in which the student is registered if the curriculum change desired is from one department to another within the same college (for example, change from a mathematics major to a biology major) or in the office of the dean of the college to which the student wishes to transfer if the curriculum change is from one college to another (for example, secondary education major to biology major). In either case, the student will complete an application form that is available in the dean's office. Before seeking a curriculum change, it is advisable that the student consult with the chairpersons of both the "old" and "new" departments.
When a student changes colleges, the dean of the college (or dean's agent) into which the transfer is sought will evaluate the student's credits before approving the transfer. A copy of the evaluation will be made available to the student and his/her new adviser if a change in curriculum is effected.
In cases involving students who are veterans, the dean of the college into which transfer is sought (or dean's agent) shall give the veteran a statement of prospective approval and the effective date of the proposed changes. This statement shall also indicate the amount of extended training time the change of curriculum will entail and the amount of credit loss, if any. The veteran shall take this statement to the veteran's counselor at least one month prior to the effective date of the change. No transfer of curriculum shall be made by veterans until V.A. approval has been assured.
Sophmore Screening for Junior Status Approval
General policy at lUP permits each college to determine its own scheme for evaluating the develop- ment and progress of its major students. However, each college is expected to employ some effective procedure for such evaluation.
Several of the colleges use a procedure called "Sophomore Screening for Junior Status Approval" with the following required: All students (in such a college) enrolled in their fourth semester or who will complete fifty-seven semester hours attempted by the end of the current semester must apply for Junior Status approval by filling out an application form by the deadline date designated and announced.
All students should check with their faculty advisers to determine which colleges use "Junior Status" screening procedure and the criteria for Junior Status Approval.
Prior Learning Assessment Program
lUP offers several methods for earning university credit for college-level learning gained through work and life experience. Through the office of career services, the college level examination program (CLEP) offers standardized examinations in general and specific subjects. In addition, departmental examinations are also available in specific areas on a limited basis.
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Where examinations are not available, portfolio assessment may provide the student with the opportunity to present evidence of learning for evaluation by a university faculty member. Through portfolio assessment, work and life experiences are evaluated to determine their appropriateness and applicabilty for university credit. Credits earned through prior learning assessment may not be applied towards university residency requirements. In addition, no more than one-half of a major may be earned by CLEP, departmental examination, and portfolio assessment. Contact the School of Continuing Education for specific details.
Internship/Cooperative Education
Many departments of the university have developed internship/cooperative education programs which allow a student to participate in university-supervised work experiences for variable academic credit. Internships/co-ops are viewed as an integral part of a student's academic preparation. An internship/co-op gives the student an opportunity to apply theoretical and philosophical tenets of a discipline in a practical job experience related to the student's academic program.
Students may apply for an internship if they have completed fifty-seven semester hours and have at least a 2.0 QPA. Internship sites are normally located within a 5(X)-mile radius of the campus. Overseas placements are located near an lUP center. Internships are available in state and federal offices; businesses at the local, state, and national level; state-related agencies; corporations; and foundations.
Students may apply for a co-op if they have completed 30 semester hours and have at least a 2.0 QPA. Two experiences are required. Sites are national and international. Placements parallel those of the internship program.
Students who are eligible for financial aid may receive federal and state funding while participating in an internship. Students must apply to the Relating Experience to Academic Learning Program (REAL).
Because internships are viewed as an integral part of the student's academic program, students who are interested in specific internship programs should consult with the internship adviser in the department of their major.
For general information about university internships, placement options, and REAL and WCLA experiences, the student should consult the director of Professional Laboratory Experiences and the Employment section of the Financial Aid information in this catalog.
Health and Physical Education Special Regulations
Credits in health and physical education are either required of undergraduate students in the General Education segment of the university curriculum or are part of an option for students in that segment. The university requirement in physical education may be altered after consultation with the depart- ment chairperson in health and physical education, who will act upon the recommendation of the university physician and the dean. College of Human Ecology and Health Sciences.
Physically incapacitated students must obtain a medical waiver from or through the university physician. This procedure should be repeated each semester except in cases of permanent disability. The waiver form should be filed with the chairperson of the health and physical education department. Such students may elect to participate in specially arranged adaptive physical education courses or defer the university requirement until such time as the disability dissolves. These regulations do not refer to temporary illness of short duration; such cases are managed by the individual instructor.
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Reserve Officers Training Corps
The United States Army established a unit of the Reserve Officers Training Corps at the university in 1950. In fulfilling the university's four-credit General Education requirement for graduation, students may take four credits of Military Science and receive full credit for the Health and Physical Education requirement. Enrollment in the four-credit ROTC option incurs no military obligation whatsoever and allows the student the option of competing for a three-year ROTC Scholarship.
Upon graduation from the university and successful completion of the Advanced Course ROTC program, the student will receive a commission as a second lieutenant and serve from three months to three years on active duty, depending on active Army requirements. As an alternative to active duty, the individual may either be chosen or volunteer to complete his/her service obligation with the Army Reserve or National Guard.
Students seeking advanced degrees can be granted an educational delay by the Army following completion of their baccalaureate degrees. Upon completion of the advanced degree, students then enter active duty or Army Reserve/National Guard duty.
Policy on Prior Learning Assessment
lUP has authorized a policy for assessment of prior learning that took place outside traditional classrooms in a procedure known as Portfolio Assessment. It is particularly designed for adults with extensive documentable knowledge from work experience, travel, independent study or other out-of- class experiences.
Portfolio Evaluation: Principles
1 . Credit awarded through portfolio evaluation must conform to specific course titles listed in the lUP catalog. Credit awards for general broad areas (block credit) will not be permitted.
2. In order to request a portfolio evaluation, the student must be currently enrolled at lUP. Credit awarded must be intended for use as part of a degree or certification program.
3. Each department will determine the maximum number of credits to be awarded for prior learning for its major. In no case will more than one-half of the major be earned through CLEP, challenge examinations, and other forms of prior learning assessment.
4. Credits earned through portfolio assessment may not apply as residency credit.
5. Credit earned through portfolio assessment may either be awarded as regular course credit or as internship credit.
6. If a related examination is available through CLEP or if a challenge examination has previously been established for the course, a portfolio assessment of those credits will not be accepted.
7. Acceptance of portfolio assessment credits by the department will be indicated by the signature of the chairperson of the department offering the course. The dean of the appropriate lUP college and the dean of continuing education must also indicate approval.
8. Students may qualify solely for undergraduate credit — not graduate credit.
9. The title of the course, the semester hours, as well as the indication that credit was earned through Assessment of Prior Learning, will be recorded on the academic record. An appropriate code to reflect a satisfactory(S) grade will be assigned if the portfolio is acceptable.
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Portfolio Evaluation: Procedures
1. Student meets with director of Division of Credit Programs in the School of Continuing Education to determine the feasibility of earning credit through portfolio evaluation. Standard outlines of related courses are provided to student.
2. Preliminary Application Form Student must provide a resume and answer the following questions:
a. What have you learned that relates to this course?
b. Where and when have you learned it?
c. What documentation do you have that supports the claim?
3. A handbook to assist students in compiling a portfolio will be printed. It will show how to relate to the written portfolio learning gained through work experience, independent study, and other experiences. Evidence of learning through documentation of experience, completion of a project, and written examination will be explained. If there is sufficient demand, a workshop will be conducted to assist students.
4. Fees
Application Fee per Assessment : $ 1 5 .00
Assessment Fee: $38.00 for each credit requested; to be paid when porfolio is submitted for
evaluation.
5. The application will be submitted to the director of the Division of Credit Programs. Upon approval, the chairperson of the department offering the course will be requested to suggest the name of a faculty member to the dean of the college for approval.
6. The faculty member will meet with the student to determine the technique of assessment or a combination of techniques to be used, including interviews, documentations, observation of performance, examination, etc.
7. After the portfolio has been prepared by the student, it will be submitted to the dean of the School of Continuing Education for review, then forwarded to the appointed faculty member for assessment.
8. The faculty member will evaluate the portfolio, then make a recommendation for or against the award of credit and the amount of credit in the form of a letter, which must be approved and countersigned by the chairperson of the department offering the course. The portfolio will be forwarded to the dean of the college which oversees the student's curriculum to approve and verify that the course will be accepted as part of the student's program. Finally, the portfolio is sent to the dean of the School of Continuing Education, who will notify the student and the registrar.
9. The registrar will list the course title, credit, and an indication that credit was earned through Assessment of Prior Learning. An appropriate code to reflect a satisfactory(S) grade will be assigned if the portfolio is acceptable.
10. A workshop pertaining to prior learning assessment will be conducted by a representative of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning for the benefit of lUP faculty members and School of Continuing Education staff.
11 . A guide will be produced to assist faculty members with a portfolio evaluation. It will focus on such topics as documentation of evidence of learning, breadth of learning, and quality of learning.
12. A faculty member will be paid 65 percent of tuition requested for a portfolio evaluation. This formula conforms to Article 27 of Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Academic Violations Policy
lUP is an academic community within the society at large. The following policies and procedures are established to preserve the academic integrity of the university community and to provide a process which assures the necessary rights and protections for the student who allegedly violates these policies.
Violations:
a. Cheating by those who give as well as receive aid in course or lab work.
b. Intentional evading of academic policies or procedures.
c. Plagiarizing.
d. Possessing or obtaining an examination without the instructor's authority or prior knowledge.
Procedure:
If an instructor believes that a student has violated an academic policy, he/she may recommend a sanction ranging from failure in the course up to and including suspension or expulsion from the university. Recommended sanctions may include but are not limited to the following: reduction of grade in the course, failure in the course, disciplinary probation, campus community service/ educational experience, suspension, and expulsion. A combination of sanctions may be recom- mended. The instructor must file a written report of the violation with the vice president for Student Affairs within five (5) class or work days of the violation. The instructor should also send a copy to the student. The rejaort should be submitted on a form available in each departmental office and must include the following: name of student involved; course; instructor; date and time; circumstances; and supportive data and sanction recommended.
In instances involving a violation of academic policy, or where final action on civil or criminal charges is pending, the vice president for Student Affairs or the president may summarily suspend a student consistent with the procedures outlined in The Eye, the student handbook.
The vice president for Student Affairs or designee will formally notify the student of the allegation and the recommended sanction.
If the student disagrees with the sanction recommended, the following procedure will be followed:
1 . Within six (6) class or work days of receipt of the vice president's notification, the student must request a conference with the chairperson of the department. The student and instructor involved will meet with the chairperson and conduct a hearing on the allegation. The chairperson may uphold the sanction imposed by the instructor or reduce it. Within five (5) class or work days of the hearing, the chairperson must forward a written report of his/her decision concern- ing the case to the student, the instructor involved, and the vice president for Student Affairs. Failure to forward a written report within the time period indicates the chairperson's affirmation of the sanction recommended by the instructor.
2. Within six (6) class or work days of the receipt of the chairperson's report, the student may appeal to the vice president for Student Affairs in writing.
3. If the chairperson decreases the sanction originally recommended by the instructor, the instruc- tor may appeal the chairperson's ruling to the vice president for Student Affairs within six (6) class or work days of the receipt of the chairperson's report.
4. If an appeal is filed, the vice president for Student Affairs or his/her designee shall convene the university Judicial Board to hear the appeal. The UJB may accept the instructor's sanction; accept the chairperson's ruling; reduce or nullify the sanction so far recommended; or send the case back to the chairperson for reconsideration along with recommendations.
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The U JB may not increase the sanction originally recommended by the instructor. Within five (5) class or woric days of the hearing, the UJB must send a written report of its decision to the student and the instructor involved. The decision is deemed final and will be implemented by the vice president for Student Affairs.
If the student does not appeal the instructor's recommended sanction within six(6) class or work days, it shall be automatically invoked. Failure to appeal the decision constitutes a waiver of the right to a hearing.
Appeal of the deadlines established above may be made by either party to the vice president for Student Affairs.
If a faculty member chooses not to file a formal academic violation report, it is recommended that he/ she complete a statement that summarizes the conference which led to resolution and agreement of sanction with signatures by both parties and copies for both the student and faculty records. No academic violation report is then made, but if a student appeals at a later time, the faculty member may then file the formal academic violation report.
lUP Student Grade Appeal Policy Grade Review Policy
If a student disagrees with the evaluation of his/her work by the instructor but has no basis for a charge of "discrimination" or "capricious evaluation," the student should discuss the matter directly with the instructor, and if unsatisfied, with the department chairperson, and if still unsatisfied, with the dean of the college in which the course was offered. In such cases, the decision of the instructor shall be final.
If a student believes that an improper grade has been assigned, an appeal may be filed on the following grounds:
1. Discrimination: On the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, handicapped status, affectional or lifestyle preference, or political affiliation.
2. Capricious Evaluation: Significant and xmwarranted deviation from grading procedures and course outlines set at the beginning of the course (ordinarily during the first week of the course) or grade assigned arbitrarily on the basis of whim or impulse. The student may not claim capriciousness if he or she disagrees with the subjective professional evaluation of the instructor.
Procedures of Appeal Level I: Informal Resolution
Every effort should be made to resolve the disagreement at Level I. The student must first seek a resolution to the disagreement with the instructor. It the student is not satisfied with the results, the student must then speak with the chairperson of the department that offers the course. If still unsatisfied, the student must discuss the matter with the dean of the college in which the course was offered. A Student Government Association (SGA) member may accompany and advise the student during the Level I procedures. Only after all attempts for the resolution at Level I have been exhausted may the student initiate Level II.
Level II: Appeal Screening
A. Composition: Each year there shall be appointed a Grade Appeals Committee to determine the existence of the substantive basis for appeal. The committee will be composed of seven voting members: three faculty members appointed by APSCUF, three faculty/administrators elected by the Senate Academic Committee, and one student elected by the Senate Academic Committee. A voting majority of the Grade Appeal Committee must be faculty members.
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B. Procedure to Initiate Appeal: To initiate Level 1 1 of the appeal, the student must file an appeal form with the Provost's Office. This form must be filed within sixty (60) calendar days of the beginning of the semester immediately following the semester in which the grade was received. Note: Grade appeals will not generally be processed during the summer. Therefore, the appeal of any grade received in the spring or summer sessions normally will be processed in the fall. A review will be scheduled in the summer only when the student's academic eligibility is jeopardized by the grade in question or when the student is a graduating senior. The Provost's Office will notify the appropri- ate dean, department chairperson, faculty member, and the SGA president of the student's initiation of the Level II process.
C. Procedure to Process Appeal: The student will be expected to submit written documentation of his/her complaint and the faculty member will be expected to submit in writing the course grading procedure and any other pertinent information. Appeals based on discrimination will be reviewed according to current standards of nondiscriminatory action. Appeals based on capriciousness will be reviewed in light of the faculty member's announced evaluation and grading system. The committee will review the materials to deny or confirm appeal continuance. Denial of appeal continuance must be by a negative vote of four members of the committee. This committee will inform the Provost's Office of its findings. Within five (5) working or class days of the committee's report, the provost or designee will notify the student and the faculty member of the findings. If the basis for appeal is determined to be substantive, the provost or designee will convene a Grade Review Panel within fifteen (15) working or class days.
Level III: Appeal Review
A. Composition: The Grade Review Panel will consist of five voting members: one academic dean or associate dean and four faculty members. Four-fifths of the voting members will be a quorum. The SGA Academic Affairs Committee chairperson may advise as requested by the student. The affirmative action officer will advise in appeals based on discrimination. The panel will be constituted from the Grade Review Pool by random selection. The panel chairperson will be elected by and from the panel before each review.
B. Membership: The Grade Review Pool will be established in the spring term to serve for the following academic year. The pool and rotational order within the pool will be established by the Office of the Provost. A pool of three deans or associate deans and twelve full-time faculty members will be maintained. In establishing the membership for each review panel, prior to each review the names of those designated as primary members of the specific panel and available as alternates will be supplied to all parties involved. A panel member may request (to the provost or designee) disqualification due to a conflict of interest. The student and the faculty member may eliminate names in proportion to the composition of the panel . Each may eliminate only one dean/ associate dean and four faculty. Resulting vacancies will be filled from the appropriate dean and faculty. If through self-disqualification and challenges a panel cannot be constituted from the pool, then the Office of the Provost will supplement the pool using appropriate random selection methods.
C. Procedure:
1. Both the student and the instructor will have the right to appear before the panel and offer evidence. In addition to those specified in Level III, Section A, each may also bring one observer with whom they may consult but who may not participate in the review.
2. The panel shall determine its rules of order for internal operation. After hearing the evidence brought forth, the panel will privately deliberate and render a decision. If the grade appeal is upheld, the panel will constitute a committee of three appropriate faculty (ordinarily faculty from the department in which the course is offered) who will review the student's work and determine the appropriate grade or suitable remedy. [The panel will incorporate this information in the determination which they then forward to the Provost's Office for implementation. The panel may recommend or the department may deem it appropriate that the grades of other students in the class also be reviewed.]
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3 . The written report sent to the Provost's Office will state whether the student's appeal is upheld or denied; if upheld, the committee's evaluation and remedy will be included. All documents supporting the report will be sealed and kept only as long as necessary to insure the appropriate action is taken (normally one year) before being destroyed or returned to the individual presenting the evidence.
Implementation
A. Faculty Compensation: If a Review Panel (hearing) is scheduled at a time in the summer when any faculty member involved is not under contract, the faculty member will be compensated under terms mutually agreed upon at Meet-and-Discuss.
B. Continuing Rights: This appeal does not supplant any legal rights afforded by the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania and/or the government of the United States. Nothing in this policy abrogates or modifies any provisions of or rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
C. Intended F»urpose: The grade appeal procedures are designed simply as a means to resolve differences between students and faculty related to grading. Under no circumstances should the results of a grade appeal be used for disciplinary action or personnel decision.
D. *Amendment: Amendments may be implemented upon concurrence by University Senate,
APSCUF Representative Council, and Meet-and-Discuss.
* Note of Record: In the amendment process outlined in "Implementation" - Section D, specification of University Senate implies the Council of Trustees' role in approving Senate actions and recognizes the Council of Trustees' final action to change policy.
E . Renewal : This policy will expire in three (3) years after its date of implementation unless this policy is reviewed under Senate Academic Committee and Senate procedures and renewed (with possible amendments) at Meet-and-Discuss.
This policy was approved by the University Senate on October 8, 1985, and by the Council of Trustees on December 6, 1985, to be effective in the spring semester, 1986.
Course Numbers and Abbreviations
Course Numbers - Courses for freshmen are numbered in the 100s, for sophomores in the 200s, for juniors in the 300s, and for seniors in the 400s.
Required courses usually are numbered from 1 to 50 and elective courses are numbered from 5 1 to 100, within each 100.
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Departmental Course Abbreviations. The departmental abbreviations used in the undergraduate catalog and the corresponding transcript number codes (OO) used to identify courses are as follows:
|
AC |
85 |
Adult/Community Education |
GM |
34 |
German |
|
AD |
26 |
Administrative Services |
GR |
90 |
Graduate School |
|
AG |
28 |
Accounting |
GS |
14 |
Geoscience |
|
AH |
88 |
An History |
HE |
43 |
Home Economics Education |
|
AL |
05 |
Allied Health Professions |
HI |
40 |
History |
|
AM |
56 |
Applied Music |
HP |
37 |
Health and Physical Education |
|
AN |
02 |
Anthropology |
HU |
92 |
Humanities |
|
AR |
01 |
Art |
IM |
Information Management |
|
|
AT |
89 |
Art Education |
IS |
83 |
International Studies |
|
AY |
03 |
Astronomy |
JN |
36 |
Journalism |
|
BA |
08 |
Business Administration |
LA |
48 |
Latin |
|
BE |
09 |
Business Education |
LB |
59 |
Library |
|
BI |
04 |
Biology |
LI |
47 |
Linguistics |
|
BU |
07 |
Business |
LR |
84 |
Labor Relations |
|
CE |
13 |
Counselor Education |
MA |
49 |
Mathematics |
|
CH |
10 |
Chemistry |
MG |
38 |
Management |
|
CI |
12 |
Chinese |
MI |
54 |
Marine Science |
|
CL |
33 |
Critical Language |
MK |
39 |
Marketing |
|
CM |
45 |
Communications Media |
MS |
52 |
Military Science |
|
CN |
86 |
Continuing Education |
MT |
62 |
Medical Technology |
|
CO |
18 |
Computer Science |
MU |
55 |
Music |
|
CR |
46 |
Criminology |
NS |
93 |
Natural Sciences |
|
CS |
11 |
Consumer Services |
NU |
58 |
Nursing |
|
DE |
06 |
Distributive Education |
PC |
70 |
Psychology |
|
EA |
41 |
Educational Administration |
PH |
60 |
Philosophy |
|
EC |
15 |
Economics |
PN |
73 |
Public School Nursing |
|
ED |
16 |
Education |
PS |
67 |
Political Science |
|
EE |
21 |
Early Elementary |
PY |
64 |
Physics |
|
EH |
27 |
Education of Hearing Impaired |
QB |
Quantitative Business |
|
|
EL |
19 |
Elementary Education |
RH |
53 |
Rehabilitation |
|
EM |
24 |
Elementary Mathematics |
RS |
72 |
Religious Studies |
|
EN |
22 |
English |
RT |
63 |
Respiratory Therapy |
|
EP |
71 |
Educational Psychology |
RU |
74 |
Russian |
|
ES |
20 |
Elementary Science |
SA |
76 |
Safety Sciences |
|
EX |
50 |
Education of Exceptional Children |
SC |
75 |
Science |
|
FA |
91 |
Fine Arts |
SH |
51 |
Speech and Hearing |
|
FE |
17 |
Foundations of Education |
SO |
78 |
Sociology |
|
FI |
Finance |
SP |
82 |
Spanish |
|
|
FL |
23 |
Foreign Languages |
SS |
79 |
Social Sciences |
|
FN |
44 |
Food and Nutrition |
ST |
80 |
Student Personnel |
|
FR |
25 |
French |
SW |
77 |
Social Work |
|
GE |
31 |
Geography |
TH |
81 |
Theater |
|
GK |
35 |
Greek |
VO |
29 |
Vocational Education |
|
GL |
32 |
Geology |
XX |
94 |
General Electives |
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Requirements For Graduation
Undergraduate students at lUP may pursue programs of study in any one of the six undergraduate colleges: the College of Business; the College of Education; the College of Fine Arts; the College of Human Ecology and Health Sciences; the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; or the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. A student may earn the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or the Bachelor of Science in Education. To do so, the student must satisfy all of the degree requirements, which fall into three categories: 1) university requirements; 2) college requirements; 3) department requirements. Requirements of the latter two categories may be found under the college and the department in which the student is pursuing a program of study.
University requirements for graduation in all curriculums consist of General Education requirements, residency requirements, and the semester hour and cumulative quality-point average requirements.
General Education
All students are obligated to fulfill a basic program in General Education consisting of fifty-two semester hours. Different colleges and sometimes departments within colleges may have specific variations as to how these General Education requirements are to be met.
The primary objective of General Education is to develop those understandings, attitudes, values, and social skills that will enable the student to enjoy a life that is satisfying to himself/herself as an individual and that will enable him/her to play a constructive role in his/her community and in society, without respect to his/her professional vocational interest or activity.
The courses in the program will be distributed throughout the four years of university study, but the basic or introductory courses should be concentrated in the first two years of the student's program.
The university has adopted a new program of Liberal Studies which is being developed for implemen- tation with the freshman class entering in 1989. Students who enter in 1988 will complete degree requirements including the General Education components as outlined in this catalog. Supplementary publications will be available as the Liberal Studies program is developed.
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General Education Requirements
English Three Courses 10 sh
EN 101 - English 1 4
EN 102- English H 3
EN 201 -English 111 3 (OR: EN 210 required substitute for EN 201 for majors in English and Communication)
Fine Arts One Course 3sh
AH 101 - Introduction to Art 3
MU 101 - Introduction to Music 3
TH 101 - Introduction to Theater 3
Humanities Two or Three Courses* 6-9 sh
*If only two courses are selected from humanities, one additional course must be selected from courses listed as natural science or science/math electives.
Foreign Languages (two courses in language sequence; only six semester hours of foreign languages courses apply to General Education requirements)
AH 1 1 5 - Ancient and Medieval Art 3
AH 1 16 - Renaissance and Baroque Art 3
EN 346 - Contemporary American and British Poetry 3
EN 347 - Modem American Fiction 3
EN 348 - Black American Literature 3
EN 349 - The English Bible as Literature 3
HI 101 -History of Civilization 1 3
MU 301 - Music History 1 3
PH 101 - General Logic: Methods of Critical Thinking 3
PH 120 -Introdurtion to Philosophy 3
PH 221 - Symbolic Logic I 3
PH 222 - Ethics 3
PH 223 - Philosophy of Art 3
RS 100- Introduction to Religion 3
RS 110 -World Religions 3 *Note: Students in the colleges of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Humanities and Social Sciences take one year of intermediate-level foreign language. Students in the colleges of Business, Education, Fine Arts, and Human Ecology and Health Sciences may elect one year of a foreign
language, any appropriate level, or two courses from the above list. Exception: English education majors must take the intermediate-level sequence of a foreign language.
Mathematics One Course 3-4 sh
Course designated by department to meet requirement:
MA 101 -Foundations of Mathematics 3
MA 110 -Elementary Functions 3
MA 1 2 1 - Calculus I for the Natural and Social Sciences and Business 4
MA 123 - Calculus I for Physics and Chemistry 4
MA 127 -Calculus I 4
MA 1 5 1 - Math for Elementary Teachers 1 (specific departments only) 3
MA 2 1 7 - Probability and Statistics 3
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Natural Sciences A Two-Semester Sequence in Laboratory Science 8sh
Sequence may be designated by department.
BI 103-104 -General Biology I and II 8 sh total
CH 1 0 1 - 1 02 - College Chemistry I and 1 1 (specific departments only) 8 sh total
CH 1 1 1 - 1 1 2 - General Chemistry I and II 8 sh total
CH 1 1 3-1 14 - Concepts in Chemistry 8 sh total
GS 101/102-103/104 -Earth Science I and II with labs 8 sh total
GS 121/131-122/132 -General Geology I and II with labs 8 sh total
PY 1 1 1 / 1 2 1 and PY 1 1 2/ 1 22 - Physics I and II with labs 8 sh total
PY 131/141 and PY 132/142 -Physics I and II with labs 8 sh total
SC 105-106 - Physical Science I and II (either order) 8 sh total
Social Sciences Five Courses from Twelve Alternatives 15 sh
1 . AN 1 10 - Introduction to Anthropology 3
2. CR 101 -General Administration of Justice 3
3. EC 101 - Basic Economics 3
OR
EC 121 - Principles of Economics I 3
4. GE 101 - World Geography 3
5. GE 102 - Geography of United States and Canada 3
6. HI 102 - History of Civilization II 3
7. HI 103 - History of US and PA I 3
OR
HI 104 - History of US and PA II* 3
8. PS 101 - World PoUtics 3
9. PS 1 1 1 - American Politics 3
10. PC 101 - General Psychology* 3
11. SO 1 5 1 - Principles of Sociology 3
12. SS 101 - Contemporary Social Science 3 * Required for all students in College of Education and teacher certification programs.
Health and Physical Education One Option 4 sh
Option 1 : Health and Physical Education
HP 101 - Personal and Community Health 2
and
HP — Physical Activity courses - 2 courses, 1 credit each 2 (HP 110-138, 144-172, 260-262, 266)
OPTION 2: Military Science
MS 101 - World Military History and Lab 2
MS 102 - American Military History and Lab 2
OPTION 3 : Military Service 4 Veterans are given four credits toward these requirements. Verification of service must be established by form DD 214.
Students continuing in Military Science (ROTC) beyond their freshman year should use the elective hours available to them by their department towards Military Science classes. Upon entering the sophomore year of Military Science, students are encouraged to discuss this with their Military Science class adviser, who will assist them in this matter.
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Science/Math Electives Zero to One Course 0-3 sh
If only six credits are earned in the humanities group, an additional course must be selected from the natural science electives or the following:
Bl 110 -Plant Biology 5
Bl 120- Animal Biology 5
Bl 261 -Ornithology 3
Bl 262 - Etomology 3
Bl 271 -Evolution 3
Bl 272 - Conservation of Plant and Animal Resources 3
CO 110- Intro to Computer Science 3
CO 200 - Intro to Computers 3
GS 110 -General Astronomy 3
GS 1 20 - Geology of Pennsylvania 3
GS 330 - Paleontology 3
GS 321 - Mineralogy 3
GS 361 -Oceanography 3
GS 37 1 - Meteorology 1 3
MA 1 10 - Elementary Functions 3
MA 121 - Calculus I for the Natural and Social Sciences and Business 4
MA 122 - Calculus II for the Natural and Social Sciences and Business 4
MA 217- Probability and Statistics 3
PY 222 - Mechanics I 2
PY 231 -Electronics 4
PY 242 - Optics 3
PY 342 - Thermal and Statistical Physics 3
PY 472 - Nuclear Physics 3
SC 1 1 1 - Science in Modern Civilization 3
SC 401 - Growth of Science and Its Concepts I 3
SC 402 - Growth of Science and Its Concepts II 3
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General Education Substitutions
The following courses constitute the approved substitution list as approved by the University Senate. All courses on the approved substitution list require the approval of the student's major adviser. These General Education substitutions may not be taken pass-fail if they are taken as General Education courses.
General Education Course
AN 1 1 0 Intro to Anthropology
CR 101 General Administration of Justice
GE 101 World Geography: Man and
Environment GE 102 Geography of the U.S. and
Canada
Approved Substitutions
AN 211 Cultural Anthropology
HI 104 History of U.S. and Pa. II
RS 110 World Religions
PH 221 Symbolic Logic I
MU 301 Music History I
MA 101 Foundations of Math
SC 105 Physical Science I
PY 111 Physics I Oec)
PY 121 Physics I Gab)
PY 112 Physics II (lee)
PY 122 Physics II Qab)
PY 131 Physics I Gec-Calc)
PY 141 Physics I Oab-Calc)
PY 1 32 Physics II Gec-Calc)
PY 142 Physics II Gab-Calc)
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AN |
312 World Ethnography |
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AN |
313 World Archaeology |
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CR |
102 Criminology |
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GE |
230 Cultural Geography |
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GE |
23 1 Economic Geography |
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GE |
251 Geography of Pennsylvania |
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GE |
252 Geography of Latin America |
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GE |
253 Geography of Europe |
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GE |
254 Geography of USSR |
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GE |
255 Geography of Africa |
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GE |
256 Geography of East Asia |
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GE |
257 Geography of South and |
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Southeast Asia |
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HI |
103 History of U.S. and Pa. I |
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RS |
210 World Scriptures |
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PH |
330 Philosophy of Science |
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MU |
103 Perspectives in Jazz |
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MU |
201 Jazz History I |
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MU |
302 Music History II |
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MU |
303 Music History III |
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MA |
102 Finite Mathematics |
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MA |
1 10 Elementary Functions |
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MA |
121 Calculus I for the Natural |
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and Soc Sci & Bus |
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MA |
123 Calculus I for Physics |
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and Chemistry |
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MA |
127 Calculus I |
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MA |
214 Probability and Statistics |
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for Business Majors |
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MA |
217 Probability and Statistics |
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PY |
111 Physics I Gec& lab) |
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PY |
131 Physics I Gee & lab-Calc) |
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PY |
131 Physics 1 Gec-Calc) |
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PY |
141 Physics I Gab-Calc) |
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PY |
132 Physics II Gec-Calc) |
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PY |
142 Physics II Gab-Calc) |
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PY |
1 1 1 Physics I Gee) |
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PY |
121 Physics 1 Gab) |
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PY |
112 Physics II Gee) |
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PY |
122 Physics II Gab) |
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Residency Requirement
All students receiving an initial lUP baccalaureate degree are required to complete forty-five semester hours in lUP courses. At least fifteen semester hours in lUP courses are required to fulfill an lUP major and a minimum of six semester hours for a minor. Normally, the student will complete the final thirty semester hours in residence in lUP courses, unless specific approval has been secured from the dean of the student's college. Exception to the above requirements for courses to be earned in residence at lUP may be granted by the college deans based upon the appropriateness and academic integrity of the courses in question. This approval is generally sought as part of the process for prior approval of off-campus coursework.
Pre-Approval for Transfer Coursework
Students enrolled at lUP who wish to take coursework at another institution (either during the summer or regular semesters) must complete an Application for Coursework Outside lUP prior to taking the course(s). Only the credits from the course(s) transfer, not the grade; therefore, students cannot use outside coursework for lUP's repeat policy. Only the credits for which students receive the grade of A, B, or C will transfer. If P/F is the only grading option available, there must be a narrative evaluation from the faculty member certifying that the work was of C level or better. No more than sixty credits total may be earned at a junior or community college for application toward an lUP degree. If the courses are being taken within the student's last thirty credits, the courses must be taken at lUP unless the student's residency requirement is waived by the college dean. Courses without prior approval are taken at the risk of the student; there is no obligation on the part of any officer of this university to accept or transfer such credit.
Forms for approval of off-campus coursework are available in the Registrar's Office, G-5 Sutton Hall . Full directions on the form outline the steps involving the registrar, student's adviser, and college dean. After completing off-campus coursework, students should have the institution at which the work was taken send a final official transcript directly to Transfer Evaluation Services, G-5 Sutton Hall, lUP, Indiana, PA 15705. Copies of transcripts issued to or hand carried by students will not be accepted.
Semester Hour and Cumulative Quality-Point Average Requirement
Each student must complete a minimum of 124 semester hours to graduate, including 52 hours in General Education (all on a passing basis), and must have a 2.0 ("C" grade) cumulative quality-point average and a 2.0 ("C") average in his/her major and/or minor field.
Eligibility and Application for Graduation
Commencement ceremonies are held annually at lUP at the conclusion of the spring semester during the month of May. Only students who have completed all requirements for graduation by the end of the spring semester are eligible to participate in the commencement exercises. Students who have withdrawn from courses or have elected to take incompletes or have failed courses during the spring semester and thus have not met the requirements for graduation may not participate in commencement exercises until those requirements have been fulfilled. Students completing requirements in August or December are included on the graduation list the following May and may participate in commence- ment at that time.
It is the student's responsibility to complete an application-for-graduation form in the office of the dean of his/her college early in the term prior to graduation. Students are responsible for knowing and fulfilling the requirements for graduation in their degree program.
Certification for graduation is not final until approved by the dean of the college in which the student is enrolled.
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Students who expect to graduate at the end of the summer session must complete all requirements for graduation by the conclusion of the main session unless prior exception is made by the student's college dean. Diplomas will not be issued until all bills and obligations have been satisfied, including the degree fee, and final certification for graduation has been issued by the student's college dean.
Non-Native Students: English Language Requirements
Non-native students of English, either international students or those from the U.S. for whom English is not their first learned language, are required to take an ESL Screening/Placement Test prior to registration in the first semester attending lUP. The test is administered prior to registration in both the fall and spring semesters. Results of this test are used to determine which English course (EN 100/ESL, EN 101/ESL, EN 102/ESL, EN 201/ESL) a newly admitted non-native student must register for. In addition, any currently enrolled non-native student can take the regularly scheduled test to determine registration for non-ESL English courses. For further information, contact Dr. Dan Tannacito, 212 Eicher Hall; telephone (412)357-7081.
Undergraduate Catalog ApplicabUity Timeframe
The university reserves the right to modify degree requirements through established governance channels. However, the general policy has been established that the following timeframe regulations form the basis for application of the university's undergraduate degree requirements:
1. A student who has been in continuous registration (fall and spring semesters) or who has interruption(s) of less than two calendar years is governed by the requirements outlined in the catalog in effect at the time of entrance into a degree program (major).
a. A student who changes major will be governed by the requirements of the major and/or college at the time of acceptance into the new major, without change of general education requirements except as specified by the new major.
b. A student entering through the nondegree program is governed by the requirements in effect at the time degree candidacy is awarded.
c. A part-time student may be covered by these provisions of continuous registration to a maximum of ten years.
2. A student whose education is interrupted by two or more calendar years will be governed by the requirements in effect at the time of readmission to the university. The readmission may carry specific requirements/ substitutions necessary to provide for program integrity.
3 . The applicability of coursework completed more than ten years prior to the degree date is subject to review by the dean or designee for evaluation on a course-by-course basis.
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The College of Business
Robert C. Camp, Dean
Bernard A. Moreau, Interim Associate Dean
The establishment of a College of Business was authorized by the lUP Board of Trustees in May, 1 966.
Departments within the College of Business include Accounting, Administrative Services and Business Education, Finance and Management Information Systems, and Management and Marketing.
The Bachelor of Science degree is offered in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Office Administration, and Human Resource Management. The Admin- istrative Services and Business Education Department offers the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a Business Education major and Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a Marketing and Distributive Education major. There is also a two-year Associate of Arts degree in Business with a concentration in Computers and Office Information Systems offered at the Armstrong and Punx- sutawney campuses.
Bachelor of Science Degree
For those pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree, lUP's training will provide a broad liberal background in the behavioral sciences; a keen perception of the socioeconomic world in which we live and work; a foundation of general professional education for personally fruitful and socially useful careers in the varied fields of business; and opportunity to obtain the specialized knowledge and skills essential to future occupational growth and advancement. There are seven Bachelor of Science degrees offered in business — Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Office Administration, and Human Resource Management. Each area provides for a variety of business and business-related courses which are designed to enrich the student's understanding of the modem business system.
Entering lUP students not initially admitted to the College of Business must apply individually for change of major, which will be granted only to those who have completed at least twenty-four credits at lUP and have achieved no less than a 2.4 grade-point average at lUP.
Enrollment in courses is restricted to College of Business students and students in approved programs which designate specific business requirements for degree completion. Within this restriction, all courses at the 300- and 400- level are open only to students with junior or senior standing.
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A student may not pursue coursework in the College of Business with the expectation of graduating from the College of Business unless he/she has been accepted as a degree candidate in the College of Business.
College of Business students may, in consultation with their advisers, plan their program of study to obtain a minor in an area of business specialization other than their major or a related area outside of the College of Business.
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
lUP's College of Business seeks to serve the needs of its students and the needs of business, industry, and education through its diverse programs. Known for fifty years for excellence in Business Education, lUP's program in Distributive Education prepares teacher-coordinators for secondary schools offering programs in marketing, distribution, and cooperative work experience. These two degree areas (Bachelor of Science in Education with a Business Education major and the Bachelor of Science in Education with a Marketing Education major) are designed to prepare teachers for comprehensive high schools, area vocational-technical schools, and community colleges.
Associate of Arts Degree
Students who desire a two-year program that prepares them to enter the business world may elect to pursue the Associate of Arts degree program specializing in Computer and Office Information Systems. Admission to the Associate Dregree program in accounting has been suspended.
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
DENNIS D. TIGER, CHAIRPERSON; BURNER, F. CHEN, W. DAVIS, ELMAD- FAI, GHOBASHY, HYDER, LINDH, PLIVELIC, PONKO, ROBBINS, SHEIKHOLESLAMI, YEREP
The Accounting Department provides the training necessary for one to enter the fields of public accounting, accounting in business or industry, and governmental accounting.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in ACCOUNTING
GENERAL EDUCATION: As outlined in General Education section • 53
with the following specifications:
Mathematics: MA121
Social Science: EC121, PClOl
Science/Math Elective: MA214
MAJOR: Business Administration Core 36
Required courses:
AD235 Introduction to Business Law 3sh
AD321 Business and Interpersonal Communications 3sh
AG201 Principles of Accounting I 3sh
AG202 Principlesof Accounting 11 3sh
EC 122 Principlesof Economics 11 3sh
QB215 Business Statistics 3sh
1M241 Intro to Management Info Systems 3sh
FI310 Finance I 3sh
QB/MG360 Management and Production Concepts 3sh
MG3 1 1 Human Behavior in Organizations 3sh
MG495 Business Policy 3sh
MK320 Marketing 3sh
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Accounting 27
Required Courses:
AG301 Intermediate Accounting I 3sh
AG302 Intermediate Accounting II 3sh
AG3n Cost Accounting 3sh
AG401 Advanced Principles of Accounting 3sh
AG412 Advanced Cost Accounting 3sh
AG42I Federal Taxes 3sh
AG431 Auditing 3sh
Controlled Electives:
Two courses, one of which must be an AG course, from list: 6sh AD336, AG422, AG435, AG441, AG451, EC325, EC334
FREE ELECTIVES: 8
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 124
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
RUTH MORRIS, CHAIRPERSON; AMES, BIANCO, BRANDENBURG, DEMAND, MAHAN, MOREAU, OVERTON-PARKER, POLESKY, RAY, ROBERTS, ROBERTSON, ROWELL, STEIGMANN, STROCK, TROXELL
This department offers three four-year programs and a two-year associate degree program. The associate degree is offered at the Armstrong and Punxsutawney campuses only. The department offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education with a Business Education major, Bachelor of Science in Education with a Marketing and Distributive Education major. Bachelor of Science with a major in Office Administration, and a two-year Associate of Arts degree in Computer and Office Information Systems.
The Business Education major and Marketing/Distributive Education major interested in teaching in high schools and vocational-technical schools have a choice in the following certification areas: Accounting, Data Processing, Secretarial, Office Technologies, and Marketing/Distributive Educa- tion. Students must select two or more areas of certification; when enrolled in the business education program, one of these two must be Office Technologies.
The Office Administration major prepares students for careers in business, industry, and government as administrative assistants, office managers, records administrators, and information processing managers.
Students who want a two-year program that prepares them for entering careers in business and government may select an Associate Degree program. A track in computer office information systems is available at the Armstrong and Punxsutawney campuses only. Courses taken toward this degree will not all be applied to a four-year program if the student decides to pursue one.
BUSINESS EDUCATION MAJOR (B.S. IN EDUCATION)
The lUP Business Education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).The program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education and to certification in Pennsylvania as a business education teacher.
A student must apply to the dean of the College of Education to receive an initial certificate to teach in Pennsylvania's public schools. Certification to be a business education teacher is approved by the dean of the College of Education when a student has met all the requirements in professional education, general education, and business education major courses. The candidate for certification must also complete successfully the four sections of the Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Test.
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The curriculum in Business Education prepares students for a professional career in teaching office occupations. The Business Education curriculum is designed with five areas of certification or fields of specialization. The five fields of certification are Accounting, Data Processing, Office Technologies, Marketing/Distributive Education, and Secretarial. Students may pursue the work of the entire curriculum or they may elect to pursue work according to their aptitudes as follows:
1 . The complete program leads to certification in all of the high school business subjects. Those who possess aptitudes that indicate success in Accounting, Data Processing, Marketing/Distributive Education, Office Technologies, and Secretarial work may pursue the complete program if they wish. School administrators believe that the complete program is desirable for breadth of certifica- tion when teaching in the public schools of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. The accounting field includes all courses in the curriculum listed under that heading and meets the requirements for certification in Accounting and Office Technologies.
3. The secretarial field includes all courses in the curriculum listed under that heading and meets the requirements for certification in Secretarial subjects and Office Technologies.
4. The data processing field includes all courses in the curriculum listed under that heading and meets the requirements for certification in Data Processing and Office Technologies.
All Business Education majors are required to complete the requirements for certification in at least two of the following areas of certification: Accounting, Data Processing, Secretarial, one of which must be Office Technologies.
Practical Business Experience
Before graduation, each student must document completion of 500 hours of secretarial practice, accounting practice, data processing, clerical practice, or related work experience. This experience should be in the field or fields in which the student is contemplating certification and can be acquired during summer vacations and in offices on the campus during the regular school term.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION in BUSINESS EDUCATION
GENERAL EDUCATION: As outlined in General Education section 52
with the following specifications:
Mathematics: BElll
Social Science: EC121, HI 104, PClOl
Science/Math Elective: BE335
MAJOR: 45
Required courses: Business Education Core
ADIOI Introduction to Business 3sh
AD235 Introduction to Business Law 3sh
AD321 Business and Interpersonal Communications 3sh
AD337 Consumer Law 3sh
BE 1 32 Intermediate Typewriting 3sh
AG201 Accounting Principles I 3sh
AG202 Accounting Principles II 3sh
DE333 Principles of Selling 3sh
IM24I Introduction to MIS 3sh
Controlled electives:
Areas of Certification 18sh
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 30
Professional Education Sequence
BE3 1 1 Methods and Eval in Business Education I 3sh
BE312 Methods and Evaluation in Business Education II 3sh
CM30I Instructional Media 3sh
ED242 Pre-student Teaching Experience I Ish
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ED342 Pre-student Teaching Experience II 1 sh
ED441 Student Teaching 12sh
ED442 School Law Ish
EP302 Educational Psychology 3sh
FE302 History and Philosophy of Education 3sh
FREE ELECTIVES: 0
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 127
MARKETING/DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION MAJOR (B.S. IN EDUCATION)
The lUP Marketing/Distributive Education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education and to the certification in Pennsylvania as a marketing/distributive education teacher/ coordinator.
A student must apply to the dean of the College of Education to receive an initial certificate to teach in Pennsylvania's public schools. Certification to be a distributive education teacher is approved by the dean of the College of Education when a student has met all the requirements in professional education, general education, and marketing/distributive education major courses. The candidate for certification must also complete successfully the four sections of the Pennsylvania Teacher Certifica- tion Test.
The curriculum in marketing/distributive education is designed to prepare students for a professional career teaching the distributive occupations. Students following this program will be graduated as teacher-coordinators of distributive education. Additional certification in business education is recommended.
Teaching in the field of marketing/distributive education combines the satisfaction of teaching with the enjoyment of public relations work in the distributive area of business-retailing, wholesaling, and service enterprises. The student who likes the prestige of teaching, along with the plus values of working with business leaders and young people, will find this a challenging and rewarding career. Marketing/Distributive education presents a promising future for persons in the teaching profession. With the recognition of the importance of distribution to our national economy, this vocational field of teaching is expanding rapidly.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION in MARKETING/ DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION
GENERAL EDUCATION: As outlined in General Education section 52
with the following specifications:
Mathematics: BElll
Social Science: EC121, PClOl, H1104
Science/Math electives: BE335
MAJOR: 42
AD 101 Introduction to Business 3sh
AD235 Introduction to Business Law 3sh
AD321 Business and Interpersonal Communications 3sh
AD337 Consumer Law 3sh
AG201 Accounting Principles I 3sh
AG202 Accounting Principles II 3sh
BE 132 Intermediate Typewriting 3sh
DE331 Modem Merchandising 3sh
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DE332 Retail Management 3sh
DE333 Principles of Selling 3sh
DE434 Supervised Work Experience 3sh
IM241 Introduction to MIS 3sh
MK320 Principles of Marketing 3sh Controlled elective:
MK — Marketing elective 3sh
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 30
Professional Education Sequence
CM30I Instructional Media 3sh
BE3 1 1 Methods and Eval in Business Education I 3sh
DE413 Methods and Eval in Distributive Education II 3sh
ED242 Pre-student Teaching Clinical Experience I Ish
ED342 Pre-student Teaching Clinical Experience II Ish
ED441 Student Teaching 12sh
ED442 School Law Ish
EP302 Educational Psychology 3sh
FE302 History and Philosophy of American Education 3sh
FREE ELECTIVES 3
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 127
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION MAJOR (Bachelor of Science Degree)
Office Administration is one of the most challenging careers in business, industry, and government. The Office Administration program is built on a broad general education which provides students with a fundamental understanding of the society in which they live and work. The program strives to develop the student's knowledge of the functional areas of business (accounting, finance, and marketing), the behavioral sciences, the management sciences, and the systems approach to problem solving. An integral part of each student's program is an intensive study of office administration emphasizing the decision-making aspect of office activities and giving in-depth experiences required for an understanding of the total office system and its relationship to the total business and economic system.
Upon completion of the office administration program, graduates will be able to pursue careers as administrative assistants in business, industry, and government; as office managers and supervisors; as records managers and administrators, and as information processing consultants.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL EDUCATION : As outlined in General Education section 52
with the following specifications:
Mathematics: BE 11 1
Social Science: EC121, PClOl
Science/Math electives: MA214
MAJOR: 36
Required courses: Business Administration Core
AD235 Introduction to Business Law 3sh
AD321 Business and Interpersonal Communications 3sh
AG201 Accounting Principles 1 3sh
AG202 Accounting Principles II 3sh
MG495 Business Policy 3sh
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EC 1 22 Principles of Economics 1 1
QB2 1 5 Business Statistics
IM241 Introduction to MIS
FI3I0 Finance
QB/MG360 Management and Production Concepts
MG3 1 1 Human Behavior in Organizations
MK320 Principles of Marketing
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Office Administration
AD4I2 Administrative Office Services
AD4I3 Information Processing Technology
AD4 1 5 Records Administration
AD430 Office Systems
BE132 Intermediate Typing
BE274 Information Processing Applications
BE264 Office Procedures Business Electives
3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh
3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 6sh
27
FREE ELECTIVES:
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 124
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
Offering specialization in computer and office information systems(COIS), the Associate of Arts Degree in Business is designed to be a two-year curriculumwith these objectives:
1. To provide business occupational education with the opportunity for specialization in COIS.
2. To enable the student to enter COIS positions in business and government.
3. To enable the student to upgrade his/her skills and knowledge to qualify for higher positions in business and government.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS in BUSINESS
GENERAL EDUCATION: According to the following specifications: English: ENI0I,EN102 Social Science: ECIOl or EC121, PClOl Social Science or Humanities elective: 3sh additional
MAJOR: Business (Associate) Core
Required courses: BElll
Foundations of Business Math
BEI31 Principles of Typewriting
ADIOI Introduction to Business
AD235 Introduction to Business Law
AD221 Business Technical Writing
BE250 Electronic Office Procedures
AG201 Accounting Principles I
AG202 Accounting Principles II
FI220 Essentials of Finance
IM241 Introduction to MIS
IM245 Introduction to Microcomputers
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Computer and Office Specialization: (Puaxsutawney and Armstrong campus) IM25 1 Business Systems Analysis and Design
IM255 Business Applications in COBOL
3sh 2sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh 3sh
3sh 3sh
16
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IM260 Business Computer Application Project 3sh
BE273 Word Processing Applications 3sh
FREE ELECTIVE: 3
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 63
FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT
KENNETH SHILDT, CHAIRPERSON; ALBOHALI, BOLDIN, C. CHEN, HALAPIN, JOSHI, McCAFFREY, NAHOURAII, SALANDRO, SOLAK, WALIA, WELKER
The finance major, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science, is designed to educate those students who are interested in the financial management of the firm.
The objective of the finance area is to prepare students to deal with financial problem solving in the areas of financial management and investment analysis. Graduates should be knowledgeable of the basic theory of Finance so as to apply it to the rapidly changing field.
The management information systems area provides education in business mainframe and microcom- puter technology and in the design and implementation of management information systems.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in FINANCE
GENERAL EDUCATION : As outlined in General Education section 53
with the following specifications:
Mathematics: MA 121
Social Science: EC121, PClOl
Science/Math Elective: MA214
MAJOR: Business Administration Core 36
Required courses:
AD235 Introduction to Business Law 3sh
AD321 Business and Interpersonal Communications 3sh
AG201 Principles of Accounting I 3sh
AG202 Principles of Accounting II 3sh
EC 1 22 Principles of Economics II 3sh
QB215 Business Statistics 3sh
IM241 Intro to Management Info Systems 3sh
FI310 Finance I 3sh
QB360 Management and Production Concepts 3sh
MG3 1 1 Human Behavior in Organizations 3sh
MG495 Business Policy 3sh
MK320 Principles of Marketing 3sh
The College of Business — 77
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Finance 27
Required Courses: EC325 Monetary Economics I 3sh
FI320 Finance 11 3sh
F1322 Life Insurance 3sh
F1324 Principles of Investments 3sh
FI420 Investment Analysis 3sh
F1422 Seminar in Finance 3sh
Controlled Electives: three courses from the following: 9sh
AG421, F1312, QB380, F1385, F1410, IM251 EC326, EC334, EC345, EC356
FREE ELECTIVES: 8
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 124
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GENERAL EDUCATION: As outlined in General Education section 53
with the following specifications: Mathematics: MA 121 Social Science: EC121, PClOl Science/Math Elective: MA214
MAJOR: Business Administration Core 36
Required courses:
AD235 Introduction to Business Law 3sh
AD321 Business and Interpersonal Communications 3sh
AG201 Principles of Accounting 1 3sh
AG202 Principlesof Accounting II 3sh
EC 122 Principles of Economics II 3sh
QB2I5 Business Statistics 3sh
IM241 Intro to Management Info Systems 3sh
FI310 Finance I 3sh
QB360 Management and Production Concepts 3sh
MG311 Human Behavior in Organizations 3sh
MG495 Business Policy 3sh
MK320 Marketing 3sh
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Management Information Systems 27
Required Courses: CO220 Applied Computer Programming 3sh
IM350 Business Systems Technology 3sh
IM370 Advanced COBOL Application Programming 3sh
IM450 Data Base Theory and Application 3sh
1M451 Systems Analysis 3sh
IM470 Systems Design 3sh
Controlled Electives:
At least one course from list: 3sh
COl 10, 250, 300, 310, 320, 345, 370 Two courses from list: QB380, 1M382, IM480, or 1M481, 6sh(l)
or above CO courses
FREE ELECTIVES: 8
(1) One course from AG300, AG301 or AG311 may be substituted.
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 124
78 — Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT
THOMAS W. FALCONE, CHAIRPERSON; ANDERSON, BASSIRY, BATRA, BRAKE, CHAUBEY, KRISHNAN, McAFOOSE, MEOLI, MOTAMENI, PILLION, G. RYAN, J. RYAN, SHEEHE, STEVENSON, TAIANI, WEIERS
Graduates holding the Bachelor of Science degree in Management, Human Resource Management, or Marketing find employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors. In the 1980s opportunities seem to be especially plentiful in the services sector (e.g., retailing, government, food services, financial, and transportation).
The Bachelor of Science in Management program offers two concentrations: one in Industrial Management, and the other in General Management. Students in the Industrial Management con- centration are well grounded in both management applications and theory, but their focus is more upon production/operations/industrial management. The concentration in General Management is distinguished from Industrial Management by its lower degree of structure or specificity. The greater