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FISHER COLLEGE Course Catalog 2008-2009 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2016 https://archive.org/details/fishercollegecol2008fish FISHER COLLEGE College Catalog 2008-2009 Table of Contents Messagefrom the President 5 Day Division Calendar. 6 Division ofContinuing & Distance Education 8 General Information- Day Division and Division ofContinuing & Distance Education 10 College Policies- Day Division and Division ofContinuing & Distance Education 18 Academic Information- Day Division and Division ofContinuing & Distance Education 26 Evaluation ofStudent Performance 26 SatisfactoryAcademic Progress 37 Financial Aid- Day Division and Division ofContinuing & Distance Education .52 Financial and Application Process .52 How Need Is Determined .53 Federal Financial Aid Sources .53 Alternative Loan Program .55 State Financial Assistance 55 Institutional Scholarships .56 SatisfactoryAcademic Progress 58 Financial Aid Refund Policy 61 Day Division- Admissionsand Application Process 63 Enrollment Procedures 64 International Application Procedures 64 Student Services 65 Residential Life 72 Commuting Life 73 Financial Information 74 Division ofContinuing & Distance Education- Admissions Application Process 79 Student Services 80 Financial Information 81 Program Requirements- Day Division and Division ofContinuing & Distance Education 84 Course Descriptions- Day Division and Division ofContinuing & Distance Education 136 Directory- Board ofTrustees 196 Administration 197 Full-Time Faculty 198 Index 202 This Catalog isan official publication oftheCollegeand is subject tochange at anytime.The College reserves the rightto add, withdraw, or revise any course, program ofstudy, provision, or requirementdescribed herein. Message from the President DearCurrent and Prospective Membersofthe FisherCollegeCommunity, FisherCollege transforms lives. Everyday, Fisher's student-centered approach to higher education is affirmed. I am honored to bea part ofan institution that is so committed to realizing the promise and dreamsofits students. First and foremost, Fisher providesforyouracademic, personal,and professional development. Thefacultyand staffare your partners in learning. Curiosityand spirit are essential to success, and Fisher isthe ideal setting for you during this critical time in your life. You are to becommended for choosing Fisherto enable thisdiscovery. Experienceall oftheopportunities offered bythis special college. There are numerousoutlets- the arts, studentgovernment, athletics, residence halls and city living-thatwill allowyou to make lifelong friends and gain thefor- mative experiences thatwill shapeyou as learners, professionals, and citizens. Welcome to FisherCollege. lookforward to seeing you on campus. I For Fisher, Thomas M. McGovern, President 5 1 General Information DAY DIVISION CALENDAR Fall 2008 Saturday, August 30 Resident HallsOpen for New Students Saturday-Monday, August 30-September 1 New Student Orientation Monday, September 1 Resident HallsOpen for Returning Students Tuesday, September 2 Fall SemesterClasses Begin Monday, September8 Drop/Add Period Ends Monday, October 13 Columbus Day-No Classes Tuesday, November Veterans'Day-No Classes 1 Wednesday-Friday, November26-28 Thanksgiving Break-No Classes Friday, December 5 Last DaytoWithdrawfrom Class Friday, December 12 Fall SemesterClasses End Monday-Friday, December 15-19 Final Exams 6 General Information Spring 2009 Sunday, January 18 Resident HallsOpen for New Students Sunday-Monday,January 18-19 New StudentOrientation Monday, January 19 Resident Halls Open for Returning Students Tuesday,January 20 Spring SemesterClasses Begin Monday,January 26 Drop/Add Period Ends Monday, February 16 Presidents'Day-No Classes Saturday-Sunday, March 14-22 Spring Break Monday, April 20 Patriots'Day-No Classes Tuesday, April 28 Last DaytoWithdrawfrom Class Tuesday, May5 Spring SemesterClasses End Wednesday, May6 Reading/Study Day Thursday-Saturday, May 7, 8, 9 Final Exams Monday-Tuesday, May 11,12 Final ExamsContinued Saturday, May 16 Commencement 7 General Information DIVISION OF CONTINUING & DISTANCE EDUCATION Term Beginning Special Dates & Holidays Term Ending September8, 2008 November 1, 2008 Columbus Day October 13, 2008 Last daytowithdraw October 22, 2008 Final Exams* October 27 - November 1, 2008 November3, 2008 December 27, 2008 Veterans'Day November 2008 1 1, Lastdayto withdraw December 2008 17, Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2008 Final Exams * December 22-24, 2008 Winter Recess December 25, 2008-January 19, 2009 January20, 2009 March 14, 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 2009 19, Lastdayto withdraw March 4, 2009 Presidents'Day February 16, 2009 Final Exams* March 9- 14, 2009 8