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VINCENNES UNIVERSITY CATALOGVol. LXVIAugust, 2007ACOMPREHENSIVE TWO-YEAR COLLEGEOFFERING ASSOCIATE DEGREES IN THELIBERAL ARTS, SCIENCE, EDUCATION, ENGINEERING,AND TECHNOLOGYAND OFFERINGBACCALAUREATE DEGREES IN SPECIALIZED AREASAccreditationThe North Central Association of Colleges and Schools30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602(312) 263-0456 www.ncacihe.org FAX 312-263-7462Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical TechnologyAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Board of Funeral Service EducationAmerican Health Information Management AssociationAssociation of Collegiate Business Schools and ProgramsCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational ProgramsCommission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationFederal Aviation AdministrationIndiana State Board of NursingFlorida Commission for Independent EducationJoint Review Committee on Education In Radiologic TechnologyNational Automotive Technicians Education FoundationNational Association of Schools of Art and DesignNational Association of Schools of TheatreNational League for Nursing Accrediting CommissionPrinting Industries of America, Inc.Approved for VeteransMembershipThe National Academic Advising AssociationThe North Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsThe Council of North Central Two Year CollegesThe American Association of Community CollegesServicemembers Opportunity CollegesTOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-742-9198FAX NUMBER: 1-812-888-5868ADDRESS: 1002 North First Street, Vincennes, Indiana 47591PHONE: 812-888-8888WEB: www.vinu.edumyvu.vinu.eduNo. 58
Dr. Richard E. HeltonTwenty-First President of Vincennes UniversityCOMMITMENT TO SERVICES:All employees of Vincennes University are committed to delivering professional instructionand quality service in a timely, caring, and courteous manner.ABOUT THE COVER: The cover of the 2007-08 Vincennes University Catalog was designedand developed by Graphic Design student Michael K. Weisman with the assistance of GraphicDesign Professors Brad Rock and Ron Wise and Art-Graphic Design Professor Stephen Black.Photography was provided by Dave Fisher, Media Services, Learning Resources Center, Vincennes University.ii2007-08 Vincennes University Catalog
Table of ContentsAcademic Calendars .ivIntroduction . 1Admission and Financial Aid . 6Requirements for Admission . 7Financial Aid . 9Tuition, Fees, and General Expenses . 18Student Life . 26Student Records Policies and Procedures . 27Student Regulations . 28Student Services. 37Student Center . 45Academic Information . 47General Academic Policies and Procedures . 49Evaluation and Grading System .57Degree and Certificate Requirements for Graduation . 61Continuing Studies . 79Workforce Development and Community Services . 83Jasper Campus . 88Programs of Study . 101Course Descriptions . 400University Directory . 525Index . 542Campus Map. 550Vincennes University does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national originor ancestry, age, sex, or handicap or against disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era,or other non-merit factors in its employment or educational programs or activities. Any personwho believes that such discrimination has occurred in this institution should contact the Affirmative Action Officer of Vincennes University, 1002 North First Street, Welsh AdministrationBuilding, Vincennes, Indiana 47591, 888-5848. The AAO also hears concerns when a personbelieves himself or herself to be a victim of discrimination under Title IX, Section 504 and theADA.iii
2007-08 Vincennes University CalendarFall Semester 2007New Faculty/Professional Staff Meeting. Monday, Tuesday, August 13, 14Opening University Meetings.Wednesday, August 15START VU, Late Registration . Thursday, August 16New Student Orientation begins . Friday, August 17Classes begin . Monday, August 20Drop and Add . Monday-Friday, August 20-24Labor Day (No classes) . Monday, September 3Last day for students to withdraw from first 8-week courses withoutappropriate division dean's approval . Friday, September 21Midterm Examinations . Monday-Friday, October 8-12Midterm Break . Monday, Tuesday, October 15, 16Classes resume . Wednesday, October 17Begin Advising and Registration for Spring .Monday, October 22Last day for students to withdraw without appropriate division dean'sapproval . Friday, October 26START VU, New Student Registration . Saturday, November 10Last day for students to withdraw from second 8-week courses withoutappropriate division dean's approval . Tuesday, November 20Thanksgiving Recess (No classes) . Wednesday-Sunday, November 21-25Classes resume .Monday, November 26Last day for faculty to withdraw students for non-attendance . Friday, November 30Midyear Commencement (Vincennes Campus) . Saturday, December 8Final Examinations . Monday-Saturday, December 10-15Fall Semester ends after last final exam . Saturday, December 15Spring Semester 2008START VU, New Student Registration . Friday, January 4Late Registration . Friday, January 4Classes begin 8 a.m. . Monday, January 7Drop and Add . Monday-Friday, January 7-11Martin Luther King and Presidents Day (No classes) . Monday, January 21Last day for students to withdraw from first 8-week courses withoutappropriate division dean's approval . Friday, February 82007JanuaryS M T1 27 8 914 15 1621 22 2328 29 30MayS M6 713 1420 2127 282007W R F S3 4 5 610 11 12 1317 18 19 2024 25 26 27312007T W R F S1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 1215 16 17 18 1922 23 24 25 2629 30 31SeptemberS M T WR2 3 4 5 69 10 11 12 1316 17 18 19 2023 24 25 26 2730iv2007F S17 814 1521 2228 29FebruaryS M T4 5 611 12 1318 19 2025 26 27JuneS MT2007R F S1 2 37 8 9 1014 15 16 1721 22 23 2428WWR3 4 5 6 710 11 12 13 1417 18 19 20 2124 25 26 27 28OctoberS M T1 27 8 914 15 1621 22 2328 29 302007F S1 28 915 1622 2329 302007W R F S3 4 5 610 11 12 1317 18 19 2024 25 26 27312007-08 Vincennes University CatalogMarchS MTW4 5 6 711 12 13 1418 19 20 2125 26 27 28JulyS M1 28 915 1622 2329 302007R F S1 2 38 9 1015 16 1722 23 2429 30 312007T W R F S3 4 5 6 710 11 12 13 1417 18 19 20 2124 25 26 27 2831NovemberS M TW4 5 6 711 12 13 1418 19 20 2125 26 27 28R1181522292007F S2 319 1016 1723 2430April2007S M T W R F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30AugustS M T5 6 712 13 1419 20 2126 27 28DecemberS M T291623302007W R F S1 2 3 48 9 10 1115 16 17 1822 23 24 2529 30 31WR3 4 5 610 11 12 1317 18 19 2024 25 26 27312007F S17 814 1521 2228 29
2007-08 Vincennes University Calendar ContinuedMidterm Examinations . Monday-Friday, February 25-29Midterm Break . Monday-Sunday, March 3-9Classes resume . Monday, March 10Begin Advising and Registration for Fall and Summer . Monday, March 10Last day for students to withdraw without appropriate division dean'sapproval . Thursday, March 20Good Friday (No classes) . Friday, March 21Last day for students to withdraw from second 8-week courses withoutappropriate division dean's approval . Thursday, April 10Last day for faculty to withdraw students for non-attendance . Friday, April 18Commencement (Vincennes Campus) . Saturday, April 26Final Examinations . Tuesday-Saturday, April 29-May 3Commencement (American Sign Language – Indianapolis) . Thursday, May 1Commencement (Aviation Technology Center – Indianapolis) . Friday, May 2Commencement (Jasper Campus) . Saturday, May 3Spring Semester ends after last final exam. Saturday, May 3Summer Sessions 2008Intersession . Monday-Friday, May 5-23Memorial Day Holiday (No classes) . Monday, May 26Registration for Summer I and 10-week Session . Tuesday, May 27Summer I and 10-week classes begin . Wednesday, May 28Summer Evening classes begin . Monday, June 2Last day for students to withdraw from Summer I courses without appropriatedivision dean's approval . Friday, June 20Summer I ends after last class .Tuesday, July 1Summer II Registration . Wednesday-Thursday, July 2-3Independence Day Holiday (No classes) .Friday, July 4Summer II classes begin . Monday, July 7Summer Evening classes end .Friday, July 25Last day for students to withdraw from Summer II courses without appropriatedivision dean's approval . Wednesday, July 30Summer II and 10-week Session ends after last class . Friday, August 8New Student Advising and Registration for Fall Semester 2008Advising for Incoming Freshmen .June 16-August 22008January2008S M T W R F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31MayS MTW4 5 6 711 12 13 1418 19 20 2125 26 27 282008R F S1 2 38 9 1015 16 1722 23 2429 30 31September2008S M T W R F S1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30FebruaryS M TWR2008F S1 28 915 1622 2329MarchS MTWR2008F S17 814 1521 2228 29June2008S M T W R F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 302 3 4 5 69 10 11 12 1316 17 18 19 2023 24 25 26 2730 31July2008S M T W R F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31OctoberS M TNovemberS M T3 4 5 6 710 11 12 13 1417 18 19 20 2124 25 26 27 285 6 712 13 1419 20 2126 27 282008W R F S1 2 3 48 9 10 1115 16 17 1822 23 24 2529 30 31WR2 3 4 5 69 10 11 12 1316 17 18 19 2023 24 25 26 27302008F S17 814 1521 2228 29AprilS M6 713 1420 2127 282008T W R F S1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 1215 16 17 18 1922 23 24 25 2629 30AugustS M T3 4 510 11 1217 18 1924 25 2631DecemberS M T1 27 8 914 15 1621 22 2328 29 30WR6 713 1420 2127 282008F S1 28 915 1622 2329 302008W R F S3 4 5 610 11 12 1317 18 19 2024 25 26 27312007-08 Vincennes University Calendar v
2008-09 Vincennes University CalendarFall Semester 2008New Faculty/Professional Staff Meeting. Monday, Tuesday, August 11, 12Opening University Meetings.Wednesday, August 13START VU, Late Registration . Thursday, August 14New Student Orientation begins . Friday, August 15Classes begin . Monday, August 18Drop and Add . Monday-Friday, August 18-22Labor Day (No classes) . Monday, September 1Last day for students to withdraw from first 8-week courses withoutappropriate division dean's approval . Friday, September 19Midterm Examinations . Monday-Friday, October 6-10Midterm Break . Monday, Tuesday, October 13, 14Classes resume . Wednesday, October 15Begin Advising and Registration for Spring .Monday, October 20Last day for students to withdraw without appropriate division dean'sapproval . Friday, October 24START VU, New Student Registration . Saturday, November 8Last day for students to withdraw from second 8-week courses withoutappropriate division dean's approval . Tuesday, November 18Thanksgiving Recess (No classes) . Wednesday-Sunday, November 26-30Classes resume . Monday, December 1Last day for faculty to withdraw students for non-attendance . Friday, November 21Midyear Commencement (Vincennes Campus) . Saturday, December 6Final Examinations . Monday-Saturday, December 8-13Fall Semester ends after last final exam . Saturday, December 13Spring SemesterSTART VU, New Student Registration . Friday, January 9Late Registration . Friday, January 9Classes begin 8 a.m. . Monday, January 12Drop and Add . Monday-Friday, January 12-16Martin Luther King and Presidents Day (No classes) . Monday, January 19Last day for students to withdraw from first 8-week courses withoutappropriate division dean's approval . Friday, February 132008January2008S M T W R F S1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31MayS MTW4 5 6 711 12 13 1418 19 20 2125 26 27 28SeptemberS M T W1 2 37 8 9 1014 15 16 1721 22 23 2428 29 30vi2008R F S1 2 38 9 1015 16 1722 23 2429 30 31R41118252008F S5 612 1319 2026 27FebruaryS M TWR3 4 5 6 710 11 12 13 1417 18 19 20 2124 25 26 27 28JuneS M T W R1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 1215 16 17 18 1922 23 24 25 2629 30OctoberS M T5 6 712 13 1419 20 2126 27 28W181522292008F S1 28 915 1622 23292008F S6 713 1420 2127 282008R F S2 3 49 10 1116 17 1823 24 2530 312007-08 Vincennes Universi
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY CATALOG Vol. LXVI August, 2007 No. 58 A COMPREHENSIVE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE OFFERING ASSOCIATE DEGREES IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, SCIENCE, EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY AND OFFERING BACCALAUREATE DEGREES IN SPECIALIZED AREAS Accreditation T
