Undergraduate Catalog, 1993-95

220 Pages·1993·10.4 MB·English

by  Eastern Kentucky University

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Eastern Kentucky University
Undergraduate Catalog
1993-1995
Contents
Accreditations and IVIemberships 2 Associate Degree Requirements 27
1993-95 University Calendar 4 Academic Regulations 27
PART ONE—The University Graduation 32
Introduction 7 PART FOUR—Academic Divisions
History 7 Course Prefixes 34
Purpose 7 Course Numbering 35
Mission Statement 8 Course Descriptions 35
Goals 8 The Office of Academic Support and
PARTTWO—Student Services Information Undergraduate Studies 36
Expenses 11 Division of Extended Programs 40
Living Accommodations 15 College of Allied Health and Nursing 42
Student Health Services 15 College of Applied Arts and Technology 60
Counseling Center and Student Service Offices 16 College of Arts and Humanities 85
Financial Assistance 16 College of Business 106
Student Organizations and Activities 18 College of Education 122
Student Identification Card 18 College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation,
Social Activities 18 and Athletics 136
Student Automobiles 19 College of Law Enforcement 144
Library Services 19 College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences 153
The Alumni Association 19 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 174
Privacy Act of 1974 20 The Graduate School 190
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PARTTHREE General Academic Information PART FIVE—Official Directory
Admission to the University 21 Board of Regents 194
Academic Programs 22 Administrative Staff 194
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements 25 Faculty 198
General Education Requirements 25
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Accreditations and Memberships
ACCREDITATIONS
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY IS ACCREDITED National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
BY THE COMMISSION ON COLLEGES OF THE SOUTH- National League for Nursing
ERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS TO (Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs)
AWARDASSOCIATE,BACCALAUREATE,MASTER,AND National Recreation and Park Association/American
Association of Leisure and Recreation Joint Council on
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION DEGREES.
Accreditation
American Medical Association/Committee on Allied Health PROGRAMS, AS NOTED BELOW, ARE APPROVED
Education and Accreditation: BY ACCREDITING AGENCIES.
Em(eArsgseocnicayteMeDdeigcraeleTePcrhongircaima)n/Paramedic , ', American Bar Association
Medical Assisting Technology / Paralegal
(Associate Degree Program) ... (Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs)
Health Information , American Chemical Society
(Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs) Chemistry
(Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program) (Bachelor of Science Degree Program)
Clinical Laboratory Science The American Dietetics Association
(Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs) General Dietetics "'-'
Occupational Therapy (Baccalaureate Degree Program) ^
(Baccalaureate Degree and Post-Baccalaureate Association for the Advancement of Health Education
Certificate Programs) Health Education, School Health Option
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Baccalaureate Degree Program)
Public Services Board (Clinic) Association of Graduate Faculties in Public Health
Education and Training Board (Graduate Degree Program) Community Nutrition
Computer Science Accreditation Commission of the Computer (Master of Science Degree Program)
Science Accreditation Board Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology
(Baccalaureate Degree Program) Clinical Psychology
Council on Social Work Education (Master of Science Degree Program)
(Baccalaureate Degree Program) School Psychology
International Society of Fire Services Instructors Emergency (Specialist in Psychology Degree Program)
Management Accreditation and Certification System Kentucky Board of Nursing
(Professional Qualifications Council for Industry) Nursing
(Baccalaureate Degree Program) (Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs)
National Association for the Education of Young Children Kentucky Department of Education
National Association of Industrial Technology School Psychology
National Association of Schools of Music (Specialist in Psychology Degree Program)
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Administration Physical Education, K-12 Teaching Option
(Master of Public Administration Degree Program) (Baccalaureate Degree Program)
National Athletic Trainers Association Public Relations Society of America
National Council for the Accreditation of Environmental Health (Baccalaureate Degree Program). . , • :'
Curricula Environmental Health Science
MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Criminal Justice Services American Historical Association "
All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute American Home Economics Association ,,
American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business American Hospital Association
American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Health Information Management Association
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Assembly on Education
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission American f^olitical Science Association
Officers American Society of Allied Health Professions
American Association of State Colleges of Agriculture and American Society of Human Genetics
Renewable Resources American Society for Training and Development
American Association of State Colleges and Universities American Technical Education Association
American Association of University Women Associated Schools of Construction
;
American Association for Paralegal Education Association for Computing Machinery
American College Health Association Association for General and Liberal Studies
American Council for Construction Education Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
American Council on Education Association for School, College, and University Staffing, Inc.
American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association Association for University Interior Designers
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Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Association of Departments of Englishi National Collegiate Athletic Association
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges National Collegiate Honors Council
Association of Graduate Faculties in Public Healthi Nutrition National Commission for Cooperative Education
Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication National Council of Art Administrators
Broadcast Education Association National Council of Teachers of English
Broadcast Promotion and Marketing Executives Association National Environmental Health Association
College Placement Council, Inc. National Faculty Exchange
Conference of Southern Graduate Schools National Fire Protection Association
Council for Advancement and Support of Education National Intramural Recreational Sports Association
Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences National League for Nursing
Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology National Recreation and Park Association
Council of Graduate Schools National Safety Council
Council on Aviation Accreditation National University Continuing Education Association
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Council on Social Work Education National Wellness Association
International Reading Association Southeastern Association of Advisors for the
International Technology Education Association Health Professions
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Inc.
National Association for Business Teacher Education Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and
National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Admission Officers
National Association for Foreign Student Affairs Southern Association of Community, Junior, and
National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Technical Colleges
National Association of College Admission Counselors Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing
National Association of College and University Attorneys Southern Regional Education Board
National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Southern Regional Honors Council
National Association of Industrial Technology Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities
National Association of School Music Dealers, Inc. Travel and Tourism Research Association
National Association of Schools of Music University Aviation Association
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and
Administration
Allstatementsinthispublicationareannouncementsofpresent tureofillicitdrugson University property or University sponsored
policy only and are subject to change at any time without prior activities.
notice. They are not to be regarded as offers to contract. AnymemberoftheUniversitystudentbody,faculty,orstaffwho
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity-Affirma- violatesthesestandardsofconductshallbesubjecttoappropriate
tive Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disciplinaryactionuptoandincludingsuspensionand'ortermina-
age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin in the tion. In addition to disciplinary sanctions relating to the above
admission to, or participation in, any educational program or offenses, students or employees may face prosecution and im-
activity which it conducts, or discriminate on such basis in any prisonmentunderfederaland/orstate lawswhich makesuchacts
employment opportunity. Any complaint arising by reason of felony and misdemeanor crimes. The specifically defined stan-
allegeddiscriminationshallbedirectedinwritingtotheAffirmative dards or conduct, the disciplinary procedures and possible
ActionOfficer, Million House, Eastern Kentucky University, Rich- sanctions appear in the StudentHandbookand the FacultyStaff
mond, Kentucky 40475, telephone number [phone]. Handbook. A pamphlet describing legal sanctions and health
The Board of Regents of Eastern Kentucky University does hazards associated with drug use and available educational and
herebyreaffirmthatneitherrace, norcreed,norcolor,norsex, nor counseling programs is available at the counseling center.
handicap shall be a criterion for admission to any part of any
program or activity conducted by Eastern Kentucky University. Eastern Kentucky Universitydoesnotdiscriminateonthebasis
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirma- ofdisabilityintheadmissionoraccessto,ortreatmentoremploy-
tive Action educational institution. ment in, its programs or activities.
Director of Services for the Disabled, Turley House. Room 1,
EasternKentuckyUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingahealthy Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond. Kentucky 40475. has
and safe environmentfor its students, faculty, and staff. In order been designatedto coordinate compliancewith the non-discrimi-
to fulfill this commitment and to comply with the Drug-Free nationrequirementscontainedinsection35.107oftheDepartment
Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Commu- of Justice regulations. Information concerning the provisions of
nitiesActAmendmentof1989, EasternKentuckyUniversitygives theAmericanswith DisabilitiesAct(ADA), andtherightsprovided
the following notice: thereunder, are available from the ADA coordinator.
By University regulations, federal laws, state laws, and local Eastern Kentucky Universitydoesnotdiscriminateonthebasis
ordinances, students, faculty, and staff are prohibited from the of race, color, national origin, sex. religion, age. or disability in
unlawfulpossession, use,dispensation,distribution, ormanufac- employment or the provision of services.
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
CALENDAR
UNIVERSITY
FALL SEMESTER 1993
August 15 Residence iiallsopen, 12:00 noon.
16 Wrap-up registration period begins.
17 Wrap-up registration period ends.
Freshman "KickOff'93" begins.
18 Schedulechange ("Drop-Add") period begins.
19 Dayand evening classes begin asscheduled.
Late registration period begins.
Evening registration period begins, 4:15-6:00 p.m.
21 UniversityWriting Requirement Exam.
24 Late registration and schedulechange periods fordayclasses end.
25 Evening registration and schedulechange periodsforeveningclassesend.
September 6 Holiday.
October 1 UniversityWriting Requirement Exam. • . . _ . ,
11 Holiday.
i ' 13 Lastdayto dropafull-semesterclass ortowithdrawfrom the University.
20 Mid-semestergrade reportsduetothe Registrar. ... _
November 23 Holiday beginsat6:00 p.m. No evening classes. . , '.
December 291 C"Plraes-sFeisnarleEsxuammei.nation Period"begins. ' . '. ., ' ' ,' ,.''..'... .•.' ,'.
,_ 7 Dayclasses end.
8 Final examination period forday classesbegins.
Evening classesend.
9 Final examination period forevening classes begins.
11 Recognition reception forcandidates completing degree requirementsduringthe Fall Semester1993.
15 Final examination period ends.
Fall semesterends.
.
NG SEMEEST!
January 2 Residence hallsopen, 12:00 noon.
3 Wrap-up registration period begins.
4 Wrap-up registration period ends.
5 Schedulechange ("Drop-Add") period begins.
6 Dayand evening classes begin asscheduled.
Late registration period begins.
Evening registration period begins, 4:15-6:00 p.m.
8 University Writing Requirement Exam.
11 Late registration and schedulechange periodsfordayclassesend.
12 Evening registration and schedulechange periodsforevening classesend.
17 Holiday.
February 21 Holiday.
25 University Writing Requirement Exam.
March 2 Lastdayto dropafull-semesterclass ortowithdrawfromthe University.
9 Mid-semestergrade reportsduetothe Registrar.
13 Spring breal<begins.
21 Classes resume. ' :
April 22 "Pre-Final Examination Period"begins. ,.
.
- 27 Evening classesend.
28 Day classes end.
Final examination period forevening classes begins. '
29 Final examination periodfordayclasses begins. ' '
May 6 Final examination period ends.
8 Commencementexercises, 1:30 p.m.
Spring semesterends.
INTERSESSION1994
May 9 Classes begin as scheduled.
Registration period ends.
20 Last day to withdraw from Intersession.
30 Holiday.
June 3 Intersession ends.
SUMMER SESSION 1994
June 5 Residence halls open, 12:00 noon.
6 Wrap-up registration period begins.
7 Classes begin as scheduled.
Late registration and schedule change periods begin.
9 Late registration and schedule change periods end.
July 4 Holiday.
5 Last day to drop a full-session class.
28 Commencement exercises.
29 Summer session ends.
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FALL SEMESTER 1994
August 14 Residence halls open, 12:00 noon.
15 Wrap-up registration begins.
16 Wrap-up registration ends.
Freshman "KickOff '94" begins.
17 Schedulechange ("Drop-Add") period begins.
18 Day and evening classes begin as scheduled.
Late registration period begins.
Evening registration period begins. 4:15-6:00 p.m.
20 University Writing Requirement Exam.
23 Late registration and schedule change periods fordayclasses end.
24 Evening registration and schedulechange periodsforevening classesend.
September 5 Holiday.
30 UniversityWriting Requirement Exam.
October 10 Holiday.
12 Lastdayto dropa full-semesterclass orto withdrawfrom the University.
19 Mid-semestergrade reportsdue to the Registrar.
22 Holiday begins at 6:00 p.m. No evening classes.
28 Classes resume.
30 "Pre-Final Examination Period"begins.
December 6 Dayclassesend.
7 Final examination period forday classes begins.
Eveningclassesend.
Final examination period forevening classesbegins.
10 Recognition reception forcandidates completingdegree requirementsduring the Fall Semester 1994.
14 Final examination period ends.
Fall semesterends.
SPRING SEMESTER 1995
January Residence halls open. 12:00 noon.
9 Wrap-up registration period begins.
10 Wrap-up registration period ends.
11 Schedulechange ("Drop-Add") period begins.
University Writing Requirement Exam.
12 Day and evening classes begin asscheduled.
Late registration period begins.
Evening registration period begins, 4:15-6:00 p.m.
16 Holiday.
18 Late registration and schedulechange periods fordayclasses end.
Regularregistration and schedule change periodsforevening classesend.
23 Registration for Monday evening classes only, 4:15-6:00 p.m.
February 20 Holiday.
March 3 UniversityWriting Requirement Exam.
8 Last dayto drop afull-semesterclassortowithdrawfrom the University.
15 Mid-semestergrade reportsduetothe Registrar.
19 Spnng break begins.
27 Classes resume.
April 28 "Pre-Final Examination Period"begins.
May 3 Evening classesend.
4 Dayclasses end.
Final examination period foreveningclasses begins.
5 Final examination period forday classes begins.
12 Final examination period ends.
13 Commencementexercises. 1:30 p.m.
Spring semesterends.
INTERSESSION 1995
May 15 Classesbegin as scheduled.
Registration period ends.
26 Lastdaytowithdrawfrom Intersession.
29 Holiday.
June 9 Intersession ends.
SUMMER SESSION 1995
June 11 Residence hallsopen, 12:00 noon.
12 Wrap-up registration period begins.
1 Classes begin asscheduled.
Late registration and schedulechangeperiodsbegin.
15 Late registration and schedulechangeperiodsend.
July 4 Holiday.
11 Lastdaytodropafull-session class.
August 3 Commencementexercises.
4 Summersession ends.
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

EASTERN
1 KENTUCKY
UNIVERSITY
CONTENTS
Introduction 7 Mission Statement 8
History 7 Institutional Goals 8
Purpose 7 College Goals 8
Introduction In 1922. Eastern became a four-year institution known as the
Eastern Kentucky State Normal School and Teachers College.
Eastern Kentucky University is a regional, coeducational, pub- Thefirstdegreeswereawardedbythisinstitutionin 1925. In 1928,
lic institution of higher education offering general and liberal arts theCollegewasaccreditedbytheSouthernAssociationofColleges
programs,pre-professionalandprofessionaltrainingineducation and Secondary Schools. In 1930. the General Assembly renamed
and various otherfields at both the undergraduate and graduate the school the Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College.
levels. Locatedin Richmond. MadisonCounty, Kentucky, Eastern In 1935.agraduateprogramwasapprovedatEastern, leadingto
has a distinguished record of more than nine decades of educa- the Master of Arts degree in Education. In 1948. the General
tional service to the Commonwealth. Assembly removed the word 'Teachers' from the name of the
SituatedneartheheartoftheBluegrass, Richmondisservedby college and granted thecollegethe rightto award nonprofessional
a networkof major highways which makes Eastern easily acces- degrees.
siblefromallpartsofKentuckyandsurroundingstates. Richmond The most significant day since its founding came for Eastern on
is26milessoutheastofLexington, Kentucky. InterstateHighways February26, 1968. when Governor EdwardT. Breathittsigned into
1-75 (north-south) and 1-64 (east-west) make the metropolitan law a bill renaming the institution Eastern Kentucky University and
areas of Cincinnati, 112 miles to the north, and Louisville, 110 sanctioning the awarding of graduate degrees in academic fields
miles to the west, within convenient distance by automobile. otherthan education.
Richmond is also served by U.S. Route 25 from Southeastern During this period of time, Eastern Kentucky University has
Kentucky and Kentucky Route 52 from the east and west. The increasedrapidly in sizeandstature. Beginningwith afewstudents
Kentucky Turnpike and the Mountain, Daniel Boone, and engagedinshortreviewandcertificatecourses,theUniversitytoday
Cumberland Parkways provide even greater accessibility by au- servesthousands of Kentuckians. The curriculum leads to associ-
tomobile since the city is located near the convergence of these ate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and an expanding graduate
arterial highways into the interstate system. programthatcurrentlyoffersdegreesatthe master's level in many
Richmond,thecountyseatofMadison County, isanexpanding other fields as well as the already well-established Master of Arts
community of approximately 24,000 population. Served by fine degreein Educationandthevariousfifth-andsixth-yearleadership
churches representing most Christian faiths, the community pro- programs in education. Specialist degree programs have been
vides an excellent environment for the university student. implemented ineducation, psychology,andtechnology. Inaddition
In and around Richmond are manyareasof historicand scenic to these programs. Eastern offers joint doctoral programs with
interest. Boonesborough State Park, birthplace of Kentucky, is cooperating institutions.
located 12 miles to the north. Many other historical places are Ever-mindful ofthe purposeofitsfounding. Easterncontinuesto
within easy driving distance. Scenic and recreational areas sur- recognize its historic function of preparing quality teachers for the
round this section of the state. elementary and secondary schools of the Commonwealth. How-
ever,astrongliberalartscurriculumleadingtoappropriatedegrees,
togetherwith pre-professionalcourses in several areasandgradu-
History ate programs, enable Eastern to serve the Commonwealth as a
regional university.
The Kentucky General Assembly of 1906 enacted legislation
establishing the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School. Gover- Purpose
norJ. C. Beckham signed the bill into lawon March 21, 1906. On
May 7 of that year, the Normal School Commission, meeting in
Louisville, selected the campus of the old Central University, Within its statutory responsibilities. Eastern Kentucky University
founded in 1874, in Richmond, Kentucky, as the site of the new seeks to provide intellectual and cultural opportunities which will
school. On June 2, 1908, Ruric Nevel Roark was chosen Presi- develop habits of scholarship and intellectual curiosity; provide a
dentoftheNormalSchoolandthetrainingofteacherswasbegun. deepunderstandingofAmericandemocracyandthecitizen'srolein
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
maintaining its strength and vitality: impart an understanding of ( 3) To provide an environment for learning and individual
humansandtheiraspirations;enableeftectiveandefficientcommu- development of the highest possible quality.
nication; and prepare productive and responsible citizens. The ( 4) To maintain an adequate enrollment of out-of-state resi-
University will remain responsive and flexible in order to serve in dents and foreign nationals to enrich the educational
unique and needed ways. experience for all students while emphasizing the enroll-
Withinthesegeneralresponsibilitiesandpurposes,theUniversity ment of Kentucky students.
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has th—ree specific functions teaching, public service, and re- { 5) To support the nondiscrimination policy of the Board of
search andplacesemphasisonthethreeinthisorder.Throughits Regents and to meet or exceed the goals of the
collegesandschools,theUniversityseekstoofferqualityinstruction Commonwealth's plan for desegregation of higher
at a variety of degree levels in general education, the arts, the education.
sciences, business, education, pre-professional and professional ( 6) Toprovideintellectualandculturalopportunitieswhichwill
areas, and applied and technical disciplines. Through consultative develop habits of scholarship and intellectual curiosity;
services, continuing education, and the extended campus, the provide a deep understanding of American democracy
Universityseekstoprovideservicetothecommunityandtheregion. andthecitizen'sroleinmaintainingitsstrengthandvitality;
Research seeks both to advance knowledge in the subject matter impartan understanding of humans andtheiraspirations;
areas with which the University is concerned and to support the enableeffectiveandefficientcommunication;andprepare
primaryfunction ofteaching. productive and responsible citizens. To these ends, the
University strives:
(a) Toofferassociatedegreeprogramswhich are based
Mission Statement on student interestsand/orsocietal needs, which are
integrated when appropriate with baccalaureate de-
EasternKentuckyUniversityshallserveasaresidential,regional gree programs for individuals preparing themselves
university offering a broad range of traditional programs to the in a university setting, and which contain a general
peopleofCentral. Eastern,andSoutheastern Kentucky. Recogniz- education component.
ingthe needsof its region, the Universityshould provide programs (b) Toofferbaccalaureateandpre-professionalprograms
at the associate and baccalaureate degree levels, especially pro- basedonstudentinterestsand/orsocietalneedswith
grams of atechnological nature. ' • astrong general education program asacomponent
Subject to demonstrated need, selected master's degree pro- of each degree program,
grams should be offered, as well as the specialist programs in (c) To offer graduate programs based on student inter-
education Theeliminationofduplicativeornonproductiveprograms ests and/or societal needs which provide advanced
.
is desirable, while development of new programs compatible with study through instruction and research, strengthen
this mission is appropriate. the disciplines, and contribute to the total research
The University should continue to meet the needs in teacher and/or service efforts of the institution.
education in its primary service region and should provide applied ( 7) Toprovideforindividualsandagenciesthoseeducational
research, service, and continuing education programs directly re- outreach, publicservice,andcontinuing educationoppor-
lated to the needs of its primary service region. tunitieswhicharecompatiblewiththeUniversity'smission
Because of the University's proximity to other higher education and resources.
and post-secondary institutions, it should foster close working ( 8) To support and encourage research as an important
relationships and develop articulation agreementswith those insti- scholarly activity, recognizing its contribution to effective
tutions.TheUniversityshoulddevelopcooperativeappliedresearch teaching and learning, its value to the knowledge of the
and teaching programs using resources such as Maywoods and disciplines, and its value to public service.
Lilley Cornett Woods and Pilot Knob Sanctuary. ( 9) Tomanageandprotectforposterityandtomakeavailable
for instruction, research, and public use, selected natural
areas that are unique or valuable for their biological,
Institutional Goals physical, and historical significance.
(10) Toprovidefortheuniversitycommunityandgeneralpublic
ThefollowinginstitutionalgoalshavebeenadoptedbytheBoard a centerwhich promotes artistic and cultural awareness,
of.Regents: scholarlypursuits,thefreeexchangeofideas, andcritical
( 1) To be a comprehensive, public, residential university of thinking.
the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (11) To provide support services which promote the develop-
2) To provide academic programs of the highest possible ment and well being of the members of the university
(
quality and to enhance access to these programs. To community.
these ends, the University strives: (12) To be solvent and financially accountable to appropriate
(a) To employ and retain faculty with outstanding aca- agencies.
demic preparation and with a commitment to
excellence in teaching and learning.
(b) To attract students of high academic promise to the COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING
University and to provide them with a challenging TheCollegeofAllied HealthandNursinghasthepurposes:(1)to
academic experience. provide high quality programs at the undergraduate and graduate
(c) To provide access to higher education for citizens of levelsforindividualswhowishto pursue a health profession; (2)to
the Commonwealththrough reasonablyopen admis- assistthe student in recognizing the need foraccountabilityto the
sion policies, relatively low student costs, and a various "publics" within the health care system; (3) to provide
program of financial assistance. information andconsultationtothecommunityandtheprofessions
(d) Toserveasaschool ofopportunitybyproviding, asa for planning and development of quality health services; (4) to
condition of admission and retention, a mandatory encouragedevelopment of learning experiencesthatwill enhance
developmental programtoallow under-preparedstu- the team concept in health care and the principles of lifelong
dentstorapidlyattaintheskillsnecessaryforrigorous learning: (5)toprovideopportunities, instruction, andguided expe-
college-level courses. riencesbywhichstudentsmaygainthebasicknowledgeandskills
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