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Undergraduate Catalog
2004-2006
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Undergraduate Catalog
2004-2006
The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and me University. West Chester University reserves the right to change any provisions or require- ments at any time. Updates to this two-year catalog will be made late in the spring 2005 semester and will be posted directly to the University s web site: www.wcupa.edu. Please check the web site before the fall 2005 semester for any changes.
The West Chester University Mission Statement
West Chester Universit}', a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, regional, comprehensive institution committed to pro\'iding access and offering high-quality undergraduate education, select post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.
The West Chester University Values Statement
West Chester University is committed to attracting, enrolling, and graduating quality' students from a v«de variety of educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds. This endeavor requires the University' to attract and retain highly qualified facult}' and staff and to provide each member of the University community wdth learning and leadership development opportunities. To this end, the University supports and encourages programs which benefit all people and which seek to eradicate discrimination and injustice. We treasure what we believe to be the highest principles of American society: the worth and uniqueness of each individual, the beHet that success is to be earned by indi- vidual effort put forth in an environment founded on equality of opportunity, and the appreciation of the ideal of an inclusive society. We believe that it is incumbent upon all members of our community - staff, students, faculty and administrators - to conduct them- selves with civility- toward one another at all times. We value the special talents and contributions of each member of our community. We fiirther affirm the worth and dignity of each member and the shared responsibility of all to treat each other as individuals, with respect and courtesy.
As a university owned by the citizens of Pennsylvania, we value our mission to provide the best educational opportunities possible which will enable the University community' to successfiiUy address the concerns of a global societ)'. To this end, West Chester Universit}' seeks to provide dihgent advising for students and to focus on teaching students to think clearly and critically, to make logical and ethical judg- ments, and to communicate effectively with others.
West Chester Universit\''s community' stronglv supports the principles of academic integrity' and academic responsibilit\', viewing both as the province of every member of the campus community. We hold the highest esteem for teaching directed toward student learning and affirm that mastery of content as well as mastery of teaching skills necessary to communicate such content are paramount.
This values statement is intended to be a living document which will serve West Chester University as it changes and evolves in the com- ing years.
Communications Directory
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
Dial 610-436 plus number in parentheses.
For offices not shown here, call the
University Information Center: 610-436-
1000.
www.wcupa.edu
Academic Advising, Lawrence Center
(3505)
Academic Development Program,
Lawrence Center (3505)
Office of Admissions, Messikomer Hall,
(3411); 877-315-2165 (toll free)
Office of Social Equity, 13/15 University
Ave. (2433)
Office of the Bursar, Elsie O. Bull Center
(2552)
Student Services, Inc., Sykes Student
Union (2242)
Twardowski Career Development Center,
Lawrence Center (2501)
Office of Conference Services, 13/15
University Ave. (6931)
Office of Graduate Studies and Extended
Education, McKelvie HaU (1009)
Counseling Center, Lawrence Center
(2301)
Office of Financial Aid,
Elsie O. BuU Center (2627)
Office of Graduate Studies and Extended
Education, McKelvie Hall (2943)
Residence Life and Housing Services,
Sykes Student Union (3307)
PubUc Safety Department, Peoples
Building (3311)
Office of Public Relations and Marketing,
13/15 University Avenue (3383)
Director, Office of Services for
Students with Disabihties, LawTence
Center (2564)
Student Programming Dept./Student
Activities, Sykes Student Union
(2983)
Sykes Student Union (2955)
Office of the Registrar, Elsie O. BuU
Center (3541)
Office of the Registrar,
Elsie O. Bull Center (2230)
Teacher Education Center, Francis Harvey
Green Library (3090)
Accreditation
West Chester University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, American Chemical Society, American Dietetics Association, American Speech-Language- Hearing Association, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council of Social Work Education, Council on Education for PubUc Health, Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), Society of Public Health Education/ American Association for Health Education (SOPHE/AAHE), and approval from the State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. West Chester University's professional education pro-
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grams are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to recommend candidates for certification.
Nondiscrimination/Affinnative Action Policy
West Chester University is committed to providing leadership in extending equal opportunities to all individuals. Accordingly, the University will continue to make evety effort to provide these rights to all persons regardless of race, reUgion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disabihty, or veteran status. This policy appUes to all members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators. It also appUes to all apphcants for admission or employment and all participants in University-sponsored activities.
This policy is in compliance with federal and state laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Tide IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabihtation Act of 1973, Americans with DisabUities Act of 1990, and Executive Order of the Governor of Pennsylvania. Any individual having sug- gestions, problems, complaints, or grievances with regard to equal opportunity or affirmative action, or to request a translation of this publication into a language other than Enghsh, is encouraged to con- tact Ms. Richeleen Dashield, director, Office of Social Equity, 13/15 University Ave., 610-436-2433.
Sexual Harassment Policy
West Chester University is committed to equality of opportunity and
freedom from discrimination for all of its students and employees.
Because sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex,
the University will not tolerate it in any form.
Upon official fding of a complaint, immediate investigation will be
made culminating in appropriate corrective action where warranted,
which may include termination of the relationship with the
University.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature occurring when:
1. submission to the unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature is made either exphcidy or implicidy a term or condition of an individu- al's employment, or of a student's academic status or treatment;
2. submission to or rejection of the unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature by an individual is used as the basis tor academic or employment decisions affecting such an individual; or
3. the unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature is sufificiendy severe, persistent, or pervasive to Umit an individual's ability to partici- pate in, benefit from, or perform at extracurricular activities, work, academic or educational programs, or to create a hostile or abusive Uving, working, or academic environment.
A complete copy of the University's Sexual Harassment Pohcj- docu- ment, inclusive of the Sex'ual Harassment Complaint Procedure, may be obtained from the Office of Social Equity.
Individuals who believe themselves to be the victims of sexual harass- ment, or who have questions about the University's pohcy on this matter should contact Ms. Richeleen Dashield, director. Office of Social Equity, 13/15 University Ave., 610-436-2433.
ADA Policy and Accommodations
In keeping with West Chester University's commitment to equality of opportunity and comphance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University has estabhshed procedures and designated offices to provide accommodations for all people with disabilities. A complete copy of the ADA Policy Statement, as well as appropriate offices, appears on page 53 of this catalog. Individuals needing accommodations should make their needs known to the responsible office at least a week in advance. This publication is available on our web site (www.wcupa.edu). A disk version for those needing accom- modations is available from the Office of Admissions, 610-436-3411.
The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. West Chester University reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time.
Contents
Communications Directory ii
Introducing West Chester University 3
Campus and Facilities 4
Admission to West Chester University 7
Fees and Expenses 9
Financial Aid 12
Student Affairs 22
Academic Affairs 30
Degree Requirements 36
Academic Pohcies and Procedures 40
Structure of Academic Affairs 54
Undergraduate Programs at West Chester 55
Programs of Study and Course Offerings 56
Department of Accounting 57
Department of Anthropology and Sociology 57
Department of Art 59
Department of Biology 62
Department of Chemistry 65
Citizenship Education Program 68
(formerly Social Studies)
Department of Communication Studies 69
Department of Communicative Disorders 71
Department of Computer Science 72
Department of Counseling and Educational
Psychology 74
Department of Criminal Justice 74
Department of Early Childhood and Special
Education 76
Department of Economics and Finance 79
Department of Educational Development 81
Mihtary Science Program (Army ROTC) 81
Air Force ROTC Program 82
Department of Elementary Education 83
Department of Enghsh 84
Department of Foreign Languages 89
Department of Geography and Planning 94
Department of Geology and Astronomy 97
Department of Health 99
Department of History 103
Honors Program 106
Interdisciplinary Programs 107
American Studies Program 107
Comparative Literature Studies Program 108
Ethnic Studies Program 110
Latin-American Studies Program 110
Linguistics Program Ill
Peace and Conflict Studies Program Ill
Russian Studies Program 112
Department of Kinesiology 112
Liberal Studies Program 116
Department of Literacy 117
Department of Management 118
Department of Marketing 120
Department of Mathematics 121
Music (School of) 123
Department of Apphed Music 124
Department of Music Education 127
Department of Music History and Literature 127
Department of Music Theory and Composition . . .128
Department of Nursing 129
Pharmaceutical Product Development Program 131
Department of Philosophy 132
Department of Physics and Pre-Engineering Program . .134
Department of Political Science 135
Pre-Medical Program 138
Department of Professional and Secondary Education . .139
Department of Psychology 141
Department of Social Work 142
Department of Sports Medicine 144
Teaching Certification Programs 146
Department of Theatre and Dance 148
Women's Studies Program 150
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 151
Administration 152
Faculty 153
Academic Calendar 167
University Policy for Storm Closings 167
Campus Map 168
Borough Map 169
Chester County Map 170
Index 171
Introducing West Chester University
Quality education at a reasonable price. . . this is the goal of West Chester University, the second largest of the 14 institutions of higher learning that com- pose the State System of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A comprehensive and mul- tipurpose university, West Chester serves individuals of all ages with a variety of programs to fiU their educational needs.
West Chester offers degrees in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation and cer- tification, advanced study preparation in fields such as medicine and law, educa- tion for specific professions, and continu- ing education. See page 55 for a complete listing of undergraduate degree programs.
Total enrollment at West Chester includes approximately 10,500 under- graduate students and about 2,100 gradu- ate students. While most undergraduates are recent high school graduates prepar- ing for career objectives, many others are older individuals, including veterans and homemakers, who either never before had the opportunity for a college educa- tion or whose schooling was interrupted.
Most students are residents of Penn- sylvania, but students from other states and foreign countries are welcome. West Chester's student body represents a cross section of many ethnic, racial, and reH- gious groups and includes students from all economic levels.
Like the world around it, West Chester University is constandy changing and growing. The school continues to broaden and modify the nature and number of its programs to reflect the needs of its stu- dents in their endeavor to prepare them- selves for success and ftilfillment in life.
History of the University
Although its founding year is 1871, the University in fact has deeper roots trac- ing from West Chester Academy, a pri- vate, state-aided school that existed from 1812 to 1869. The academy enjoyed strong support from the highly intellectual Chester County Cabinet of the Natural Sciences of the pre-Civil War decades. It was recognized as one of Pennsylvania's leading preparatory schools, and its experience in teacher training laid the groundwork for the normal school years that were to follow.
As the state began to take increasing responsibUit}' for pubHc education, the academy was transformed into West Chester Normal School, stiU privately owned but state certified. The normal school admitted its first class, consisting of 160 students, on September 25, 1871. In 1913, West Chester became the first of the normal schools to be owned out- right by the commonwealth.
West Chester became West Chester State Teachers College in 1927 when Pennsylvania initiated a four-year pro- gram of teacher education. In 1960, as the commonwealth paved the way for liberal arts programs in its coUege sys- tem, West Chester was renamed West Chester State College, and two years later introduced the liberal arts program that turned the one-time academy into a comprehensive college.
In recognition of the historic merit of the campus, in 1981 the West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The buildings included in this historic district are Philips Memorial Building, Ruby Jones Hall, Recitation Hall, and the Old Library. Except for Philips, these buildings are all constructed of native Chester County serpentine stone.
West Chester State achieved another major milestone with passage of the State System of Higher Education biU. West Chester became one of the 14 universities in the State System of Higher Education on July 1, 1983. Along with its new name — West Chester University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education — the institution acquired a new system of governance and the opportunity to expand its degree programs.
The Frederick Douglass Institute
The Frederick Douglass Institute at West Chester University is an academic pro- gram for advancing multicultural studies across the curriculum and for deepening the intellectual heritage of Frederick Douglass, the former slave, distinguished orator, journalist, author, and statesman. Douglass, who was a frequent visitor to the West Chester area, gave his last pub- lic lecture on West Chester's campus on February 1, 1895. Thirty years earlier, at the inauguration of a Baltimore,
Maryland, institute named for him in October 1865, Douglass said that the mission was "to be a dispenser of knowl- edge, a radiator of light. In a word, we dedicate this institution to virtue, tem- perance, truth, liberty, and justice."
At West Chester University, the Douglass Institute is primarily involved in four academic areas: 1) conducting research in multiculturalism and on Frederick Douglass; 2) sponsoring distin- guished exhibits and lectures; 3) establish- ing opportunities for advanced study for public, private, and college-level teachers; and, finally, collaborating with historical societies and other educational and cul- tural agencies. West Chester University's Douglass Institute is recognized as the model for other Pennsylvania campuses and is called collectively the Frederick Douglass Institute of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
The activities of the institute take place on and off campus. With undergraduate and graduate students, and West Chester faculty, the institute sponsors seminars and forums on selected topics. The Anna Murray Douglass Circle is the name for a lecture series offering a platform for today's leading intellectuals. Annually in October, the institute spon- sors Douglass Days, a festival of educa- tional activities on Douglass and multi- culturalism that involves the entire cam- pus and surrounding communities.
For ftirther information, call Dr. C. James Trotman, director, Frederick Douglass Institute at 610-436-2766, or e-mail FDouglass@wcupa.edu. The fax number is 610-436-2769.
The Frederick Douglass Society
Drawing its content from our campus history of social consciousness and its structure from a variety of models in pub- lic life, the Frederick Douglass Society of West Chester University is the organiza- tion of faculty and staff at West Chester who embrace Frederick Douglass' quest for freedom and inclusiveness. Named in 1983 for one of the 19th century's most distinguished advocates of human free- dom, the organization is oriented toward self-help and improvement by offering a collective voice in the affairs of the University. Its programs also aim to stim- ulate other groups on campus to enrich
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our climate. The society annually raises money for scholarship fiinds. It also seeks, by the example of Douglass, to promote an intellectual standard that is not only grounded in excellence but pro- foundly rooted in the public mission of higher education.
Institute for Women
The Institute for Women was initially designated to serve as the parent organi- zation to represent the interests of women on campus. The institute is an independent body headed by a director and board of directors. Along with the Commission on the Status of Women, Women's Center, and women's studies program, the Institute for Women engages in campus activities for the bene- fit of women students, faculty, and staff. The institute sponsors activities to enhance the self-esteem and career suc- cess of women at the University includ- ing the Woman-in-Residence Program, and the Graduate Grant and Endowed Book Funds. The institute prepares periodic reports on the status of women at the University and has also secured Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship Grants for mature or second-career women for more than 20 years. For
more information contact Dr. Joan M. Welch, director, at 610-436-2940.
Location of the University
West Chester University is in West Chester, a town that has been the seat of government in Chester County since 1786. With a population of about 20,000, the borough is small enough to have the pleasant aspects of a tree-shaded American town, large enough to contain essential services and the substance of a vigorous community, and old enough to give the student exposure to America's early history. Students can walk to West Chester's many churches. The town has excellent stores and a fine hospital. West Chester was settled in the early 18th century, principally by members of the Society of Friends. In the heart of town is its courthouse, a classical revival building designed in the 1840s by Thomas U. Walter, one of the architects for the Capitol in Washington, D.C. West Chester today is part of the rapid- ly growing suburban complex surround- ing Philadelphia and offers interesting opportunities for the study of local, county, and regional government in a period of change and growth.
Philadelphia is 25 mUes to the east and Wilmington 17 miles to the south, putting the hbraries, museums, and other cultural and historical resources of both cities in easy reach. Valley Forge, the Brandywine Battlefield, Longwood Gardens, and other historical attractions are near West Chester. New York and Washington are easily accessible by car or train.
How to Reach West Chester
The Borough of West Chester can be accessed from aU directions both by car and public transportation. Route 3, the West Chester Pike, leads directly into town from center-city Philadelphia. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, motorists travehng west should take Route 202 south from the VaUey Forge Interchange while those traveling east can arrive via Route 100 south from the Downingtown Interchange. From the south. Route 202 from Wilmington and Routes 100 and 52 from U.S. Route 1 all lead to West Chester. Public transportation is available from Philadelphia and other nearby commu- nities.
Information on public transportation and carpoohng is available in Svkes Student Union, 610-436-2984.'
Campus and Facilities
Description of the Campus
West Chester University's campus is a unique mixture of 19th century colle- giate Gothic and contemporary architec- tural styles. Sixty-two buildings, com- prising more than 2.4 million square feet, are specially landscaped within 400 acres of rolling countryside. The distinc- tive buildings and magnificent old trees make the campus one of the aesthetic treasures of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Approaching West Chester Borough from the south, the University stretches westward from High Street and provides a gateway to the borough. The Academic Quadrangle serves as a land- mark surrounded by the University's oldest buildings - Philips Memorial, Recitation Hall, Anderson Hall, Ruby Jones Hall, and the Old Library. Three of these buildings are constructed of the green-hued serpentine stone that has
given West Chester a particular charac- ter for more than a century. Over the decades the University has expanded to the west and south to include eight resi- dence haUs, science and athletic tacih- ties, a dining facihty, and drama and art buildings. The focal point of student leisure hfe outside the classroom is the Sykes Student Union, including the lat- est in aerobics/conditioning facilities, a movie theater, dining areas, a computer center, meeting rooms, and lounges.
A dynamic, ongoing building program during the past decade has brought the Boucher Science Center, expansion and renovation of Sykes Student Union, com- puter technology labs, renovated science and academic buildings, and the reopen- ing of the Philips Memorial Building, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, and Philips Autograph Library. In addition, the Graduate School of Business is now
at a site off Route 202, five miles from the main campus. The University learn- ing environment will continue to keep pace wdth the needs of students into the 21st century with the construction of the dramatic new Swope Music Building and the Performing Arts Center, the addition of the Business Center, a suite-style resi- dence complex on North Campus, an apartment-style residence complex on South Campus, enlarged dining facilities, and two parking garages.
Travehng south three-fourths of a mile from the original campus, the visitor will discover the South Campus area, located on a 300-acre expanse of gentiy rolhng Chester County countryside. South Campus includes an 11 -building housing complex providing apartment-style living for 500 students, and the Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center, a nationally acclaimed teaching, performance, and
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research facility. Surrounding the center are athletic fields, tennis courts, and Farrell Stadium, home to the University's renowned football program and the 2002 national champion wom- en's lacrosse team. Also at South Campus is the 67-acre Gordon Natural Area, which includes woodlands, fields, and a streamside habitat. This area has been conserved as a research and teach- ing resource for the natural sciences. From the archway of learning at the Philips Memorial Building to the hiking trails of the Gordon Center, the visitor will find a rich tradition of educational excellence and a diverse variet\' of facili- ties in which to learn, hve, and recreate.
Information Services
Information Services provides comput- ing resources for a wide variety of users, both academic and administrative. Many of the University's administrative func- tions, such as registration, grade report- ing, and billing, depend heavily on the campus-wide transaction processing sys- tem that provides centralized access to Universit)' data trom workstations locat- ed throughout the campus. More importandy, computing is a vital instructional and research tool. Infor- mation Services offers students and facul- ty a wide range of computing resources, from mainframe to microcomputers, printers, plotters, graphics workstations, digitizers, and optical scanners. Many of these facilities are available at various campus locations, but the Academic Computing Center in Anderson Hall ser\'es as a focal point for instructional computing activit\'. A valid WCU Identification (ID) card is required to use the Academic Computing Center. For further information contact the Academic Computing Center at 610-436-3349. Computing facilities throughout the campus are joined by the Information Services Network. This network offers electronic mail capabilities for all campus workstations,, connection to the Internet, and access to the University's main library catalogs. All WCU undergraduate stu- dents are provided computer accounts. The Information Services Network pro- vides high-speed access to software applications (programming languages, spreadsheets, word processors, faculty developed programs, etc.) and electronic communication capabihties to worksta- tions. Student laboratory facilities are available in the Academic Computing Center and in each of the eight resi-
dence halls. South Campus apartments, and in Sykes Student Union. Students interested in acquiring a work- ing knowledge of several commonly used software packages are encouraged to enroll in the introductory computing courses offered by the Department of Computer Science.
Major hardware facilities include an IBM mainfi-ame, numerous NTAS file servers, PCs, Macintosh, SUN, and DEC work- stations. Letter-qualit\' laser printers also are available for student use. Academic Computing Services is located in Anderson Hall, 610-436-3349. The West Chester Universitv' web site address is http://www.wcupa.edu.
Geology Museum
The West Chester University Geology Museum in Schmucker Science Center houses several collections of historic and scientific importance. Minerals from around the world, drawn from the col- lections of William Yocom and Ruth Bass, are on display. The collection of the late, well-known West Chester geol- ogist Hugh McKinstry contains fine specimens found in Chester County, as well as specimens from notable locahties world-wide and collections of other sig- nificant 19th century amateurs. A spe- cial cabinet with ultraviolet light houses selected specimens from the extensive collection of fluorescent minerals of John Stolar, Sr. Other exhibits include fossils, the geology of Chester County, and labels written by famous collectors and mineralogists. The museum is free and open to the pubHc by appointment. Contact the Department of Geology and Astronomy at 610-436-2727.
WCU Observatory
The Department of Geology and Astronomy maintains an astronomical observatory on the roof of the Schmucker Science Center. The main instrument is an 11.5 inch reflecting telescope that can be used in either the Newtonian or Cassagrain format. The auxiliary telescopes include a pair of four-inch refractors, one used to project solar images in white light and the other equipped with a hydrogen alpha solar fil- ter. A five-inch Schmidt camera also can be mounted on the telescope assembly. The telescope system can be used for basic observing, astrophotography, pho- tometr)', and spectroscopy. The observa- tory is equipped with a graphics com- puter system and a video camera for pic-
ture capturing capabilities. The observa- tory is used as an astronomical laborato- ry for astronomy courses and as a research area for independent study for junior- or senior-level research projects.
WCU Planetarium
The Department of Geology and Astronomy operates the University Planetarium which houses a Spitz A-5 planetarium projector. The planetarium is used for astronomy class lectures and labs as well as for school and pubHc programs. Approximately 70 schools and other groups attend the free programs each year, and annual attendance approaches 5,000. The planetarium dome is 10 meters in diameter, and the projector was rebuilt and upgraded by Spitz Space Systems in 1993. Persons interested in arranging group visits should contact the Department of Geology and Astronomy at 610-436-2727 for detaUs.
Darlington Herbarium
The Darlington Herbarium, housed in Schmucker Science Center, is one of the most highly regarded historical collections of dried plant specimens in the East. Among the 20,000 specimens are plants collected by such famous explorers and botanists as Captain John Fremont, Thomas Nuttall, Sir William Hooker, C.S. Rafinesque, and George Englemann. More than 200 collectors from America's formative years of 1820 to 1850 are repre- sented. The herbarium was the work of Dr. William Darhngton (1782-1863), a member of the West Chester Cabinet of Science. Dr. Darlington was eminent in West Chester as a physician, educator, banker, businessman, historian, and botanist. His plants, however, were his first love. A state park has been estab- lished in northern California to preserve a rare species of insectivorous plant named in his honor — Darlingtonia.
Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies
The University has conserved 100 acres of natural woodland and field and stream- side habitat located on South Campus and uses it for several kinds of outdoor studies in the natural sciences. Dedicated in 1973, the area was named for Robert B. Gordon, faculty member and chairper- son of the University's Department of Science from 1938 to 1963.
Francis Harvey Green Library
The Francis Harvey Green Librar)', located on the quad at the corner of
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High and Rosedale, pro\ides an excel- lent environment for study and research. The six-storv' facilit)' has a variety of seating including individual study car- rels, facult)' and graduate lounges, a cof- fee shop, group study and seminar rooms, and general reading areas. The fiill-time librar)' staff of 39 includes the director and assistant director of librarv' services, 13 faculty librarians, and 24 library staff members.
The librar\''s services and collection of more than 1.5 million items play a piv- otal role in teaching and research at the University. Library materials include books, periodicals, microforms, maps, documents, videos, recordings, and a wide variety of digital materials. The vast majoritv of these materials are listed in PILOT, the library's web-accessible cata- log (http://pilot.sshe.edu:8022).
Print Materials
• More than 560,000 books
• More than 4,500 subscriptions to cur- rent journals
• More than 130,000 government doc- uments
Audio Visual Materials
• More than 6,000 films, videos, and DVDs
• More than 42,000 sound recordings
Microforms (Microfilm, Microfiche, Microcard, etc.)
• More than 890,000 books, journals, dissertations, and documents
Electronic Materials
• More than 100 indexes and other databases, some of which include the foil text of articles (e.g., EBSCO Academic Search Premier and Lexis Nexis Academic Universe).
• Full te.xt from more than 8,000 jour- nals through publishers such as Cambridge and providers such as EBSCO, JSTOR, Lexis Nexis, and Project Muse
• More than 5,500 books through providers such as netLibrary, Safari, and xreferplus
Off-campus access to most library web resources requires the user to enter the 14-digit barcode number from a current WCU ID.
FHG Library resources provide an excellent basis for undergraduate research and compare favorably with those of other pubhc and private acade- mic libraries in West Chester's geo- graphic area. Interlibrary Loan and PALCI E-Z Borrow via the web permit students and facult}' to obtain materials from major Ubraries in Pennsylvania and around the world.
Noteworthy collections in the library include K-12 textbooks and instructional materials, children's literature, and maps. The library is a selective depository for government documents and maps. Special Collections includes the University Archives, the Stanley Weintraub Center for the Study of the Arts and Humanities; scientific and his- torical books from the Chester Countv- Cabinet of Natural Sciences; the Normal Collection (pubhcations by West Chester Universit\' faculty and alumni); the Ehinger Collection (historical books on physical education). FHG Library trea- sures include the complete set of the first four Folios of Shakespeare, and The Biographies of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence by John Sanderson (con- taining a biography of and a document signed by every signer of the Declaration). The Philips Collection of Autographed books is housed in a spe- cially designed room in the Philips Memorial Building.
West Chester students and facult}' may take advantage of the libran-'s many ser- vices, including a reference, library instruction, copy machines, wireless lap- tops, Interlibrary Loan, and direct bor- rowing via the web. To add to the cultural enrichment of the Universit}' community, the library schedules informative displays and art exhibits throughout the year. The library maintains an extensive web site, http://vvww.wcupa.edu/librarv'.ftig, which provides comprehensive information on and access to library resources and ser- vices.
Music Library
The Music Library is part of the University library. Located in Swope Hall, it houses an extensive collection of music, one of the largest of its kind in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Its rapidly growing holdings include more than 32,000 scores (historical editions, collected works, opera, kejlsoaxd, and vocal and instrumental music) and more than 40,000 recordings (classical, folk, nonwestem, and popular). Listening facil- ities for 20 are available within the library.
Historical Properties
The Chester County Cabinet of Natural Sciences (1826-1871) and tiie West Chester Academy (1811-1871) merged to form the West Chester Normal School. West Chester University evolved from the Normal School. Among a number of his- torical properties that came to the Normal School from the Chester County Cabinet are a grandfather's clock that belonged the Benjamin Franklin, Anthony Wayne's telescope, an herbarium, library' and museum collections, and the Anthony Wayne Letters, including letters to WavTie from George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and others. The letters and the library' collections are housed in the FHG Library' Special Collections.
Art Collections
The University's permanent art collection is made up primarily of gifts from inter- ested art patrons, senior class purchases, and gifts from the alumni. The Student Services Inc. (SSI) permanent art collec- tions is on display in buildings through- out the campus. The SSI collection con- sists of a number of important works, such as the watercolor, Andress Place, by Andrew Wyeth.
Speech and Hearing Clinic
The Speech and Hearing Clinic provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for persons with speech, language, and hear- ing problems. These services are provided free of charge to West Chester University students, faculty, and staff, and to stu- dents enrolled at Chevney Universit}'. A fee is charged to others who wish to use the services of the clinic. Located at 201 Carter Drive (across Matiack Street from the BuU Center parking lot), the clinic is operated by the Department of Communicative Disorders as a teaching and training facility for its undergraduate and graduate students.
Admission to West Chester University
West Chester University welcomes appli- cations from qualified residents of Pennsylvania, other U.S. states, and inter- national students. The University evalu- ates its applicants on the basis of scholar- ship,^ character, and potential for achieve- ment in the programs to which they apply. The University operates on a mod- ified rolling admissions policy, whereby applicants with the strongest academic credentials are given priority processing and notified as quickly as possible of their status. Other applicants are evaluated as their fdes become complete and may have final decisions deferred until later in the processing cycle, depending upon their individual academic profile. AH decisions are communicated to applicants in writ- ing. Qualified students of any age from all racial, religious, ethnic, and socio-eco- nomic backgrounds are welcome at West Chester. Studies may be pursued on a Ml- or part-time basis.
General Requirements for Admission of Freshmen
1. Graduation, with satisfactory scholar- ship, from an approved secondary school or approval by the Credentials Evaluation Division of the Pennsyl- vania Department' of Education.
2. Either a satisfactory score on the SAT of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) or satis- factory scores on the tests given in the American College Testing Program (ACT). Applicants who graduated from high school more than five years ago do not need to submit test scores.
How and When Freshmen Should Apply
For application materials please write or call the Office of Admissions, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, 610-436-3411 (or toll-free at 877- 315-2165), e-mail ugadmiss@wcupa.edu, visit our web site at www.wcupa.edu or the State System web site at www.sshechan.edu.
Freshmen for the fall semester are urged to begin the application process early in their senior year of high school. Appli- cants for the spring semester should complete an application by December 1. However, if enrollment limits are met before these dates, admissions wiU be closed.
Candidates will receive notification from the director of admissions as soon as possible after decisions are reached. Freshmen who are denied admission on the basis of academics will not be per- mitted to enroll as a nondegree student at the University but will be encouraged to consider a junior or community col- lege as an alternative.
Policy on Early Admission
In exceptional circumstances, students with superior academic qualifications and unusually mature personal development are admitted as freshmen upon complet- ing their junior year of secondary school. Students who, in the opinion of their guidance counselors, warrant considera- tion for early admission may obtain more information from the director of admis- sions. Early admission applications should be submitted in accordance with deadlines recommended for freshmen.
Arranging for Tests
Information about the SAT and ACT may be obtained from high school guid- ance counselors. It is the student's respon- sibUity to ensure that all required test scores are forwarded to the Office of Admissions.
The University awards credit for courses taken through the Advanced Placement Program offered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Test scores of three or better are required and credit may be applied toward advanced placement in the University and/or requirements for graduation. Students are encouraged to subrnit their scores to the Office of the Registrar as early as possible to be sched- uled appropriately for their first semester.
Transfer Students
Individuals who have been enrolled in any postsecondary institurion after graduation from high school and/or have attended West Chester University on a nondegree basis must apply as transfer students. Applicants whose secondary school cre- dentials would not warrant admissions consideration as freshmen must complete the equivalent of one full academic year prior to attempting a transfer. A mini- mum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 is required for transfer consideration. However, the University's modified rolling admissions poUcy gives priority to applicants with the strongest
academic credentials. In addition, some academic departments have established prerequisite course work and specific grade point average requirements for admission. Special consideration is award- ed to graduates of Pennsylvania commu- nity colleges and to students transferring from other universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Specific information may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. Transfer applicants for the fall semester should begin the application process early in the preceding spring semester. Spring semester applications should be completed by December 1. If enrollment limits are met before this time, admis- sions wiU be closed.
Application Procedures for Students Transferring from an Accredited Institution
1. File an application, available from the Office of Admissions or through the web at http://www.wcupa.edu.
2. See that the director of admissions receives:
a. An official transcript from all insti- tutions attended. If preliminary transcripts are submitted, the stu- dent must see that final transcripts are filed at the end of the semester.
b. Mid-term grades, if the student is currently enrolled elsewhere and is applying to West Chester for the following semester.
3. If a student has completed less than 30 semester hours of credit, he or she must supply SAT or ACT scores and an official high school transcript.
If a student is accepted, admission is contingent upon successful completion of current course work with at least a C average as documented by transcripts of all work attempted or completed. Transfer students should read "Maintenance of Academic Standards" in the "Academic Policies and Procedures" section of this catalog. Transcripts will be evaluated in accor- dance with the policies of the department to which the student seeks admission. After the student has been admitted, he or she should work out an acceptable program of study in close consultation with an adviser in the major department. Transfer applicants who are denied admission on the basis of academics will not be permitted to enroll as a nonde-
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gree student without the approval ot the Office of Admissions. Such approval may be rendered in the event of extenu- ating circumstances and only under cer- tain agreed-upon conditions in accor- dance with University policy.
Academic Passport
The Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education adopted an Academic Passport Policy effective January 1999. The goal of this policy is to facilitate transfer to State System uni- versities from Pennsylvania community colleges and other System universities.
Pennsylvania community college students who have earned the associate of arts degree (A.A.) or the associate of science (A.S.) degree in a transfer program con- taining a minimum of 30 credits of liber- al arts courses for the A.S. and 45 credits of liberal arts courses for the A.A. degree with a 2.00 GPA or above are considered to have an Academic Passport. Students completing 12 credits or more from another State System university with a minimum 2.00 GPA are said to have an Academic Passport as weU. The transfer- credit provisions described in the Academic Passport are extended to com- munity college students without an asso- ciate degree who transfer 12 or more credits to a System institution. In addi- tion, West Chester University is extend- ing the transfer-credit provisions to all transfer students from accredited institu- tions, effective January 1999.
The Academic Passport policy states
Up to a maximum of 45 general education credits and liberal arts course credits shall be used to meet lower-division university general education requirements, even if the receiving university does not offer the specific course being transferred or has not designated that course as general education. A course-by-course match shall not be required.
Transfer credit not applied to general edu- cation will be applied to major require- ments and other degree requirements.
Please note: Students must meet the admissions standards for their selected program of study, and enrollment limi- tations may restrict the number of stu- dents who can be accommodated.
Specifics of this policy can be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Office of the Registrar.
Students are urged to apply early and submit transcripts from transfer institu- tions as soon as possible so that students have maximum information on course equivalency and which requirements have been met.
University Policies for Students Transferring from a Nonaccredited Institution
Apphcants from collegiate institutions (including community colleges and junior colleges) that are not accredited by one of the six regional associations in the United States will be considered for admission if the applicant's cumulative index is 2.00 (C) or better. The evaluation of courses listed on tran- scripts from an institution not accredited by one of the six regional associations will be made by the student's major department in consultation with the fac- ulty dean and transfer credit analyst. All evaluations are subject to review by the provost and academic vice president.
International Students
Students from foreign countries may be considered for degree admission if in addition to satisfying the general require- ments, they also demonstrate proficiency in English. Standardized test scores from one of the following must be submitted with the application: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), SAT, or American College Test (ACT). Non- native English speakers are encouraged to submit the TOEFL; a minimum score of 550 is required for the written exam, and at least 213 for the computer-based test.
International students are admitted for both the fall and spring semesters. Applications for the fall must be submit- ted to the Office of Admissions by May 1, while applications for the spring semes- ter should be submitted by August 1. AH students are required to submit an appli- cation fee. Accepted students must be able to verily their ability to fiiUy meet all educational and living expenses before any immigration documents can be issued. Because of the amount of time it takes for a student visa to be secured, international applicants are encouraged to complete the admissions process well in advance of the May 1 and August 1 deadlines.
Insurance Requirements for International Students
International students at West Chester University are required to carry adequate health and accident insurance. Insurance must be effective for all periods of time the student has been authorized to be in the United States by an immigration doc- ument issued by West Chester University.
Health and accident insurance policies must be purchased through a company that sells insurance in the United States. West Chester University has set mini-
mum coverage standards which must be met by all insurance policies. Information about the minimum standards are avail- able at the Center for International Programs Office, 610-436-3515. To assure compliance wdth the insurance requirement, all international students must come to the Center for International Programs by September 1 of each acade- mic year. There students may obtain information as to the amount of insurance required and the means of obtaining cov- erage to meet the insurance requirement.
Physical Examination Requirements
Apphcants are not asked to submit a report of medical history until they have been accepted for admission and have committed to enroll. The form for the necessary health examination, which wLU be mailed to students, must be complet- ed by a physician and returned to the University Health Center prior to the start of classes.
Students with Disabilities
West Chester University will make every effort to assure students with dis- abilities access to aU classes required for their program of study and will endeavor to remove all obstacles to a fiilfiUing, comprehensive university experience. Students should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities in Room 105 Lawrence Center to arrange suitable accommodations. Additional information can be obtained by calling 610-436-2564.
Second Baccalaureate Degree
An individual may pursue a second bac- calaureate degree at West Chester University after earning the first bac- calaureate degree either at West Chester University or another institution. Such an individual must apply for admission through the Office of Admissions as a transfer student.
Admission of College Graduates Seeking Certification
College graduates who wish to obtain teaching certification should consult with the Teacher Education Center, 610-436-3090.
Readmission of Former Students
Students who have withdrawn from, or who for other reasons have not matricu- lated at, West Chester for two or more consecutive semesters are classified as "inactive" and must request an applica- tion for readmission from the Office of Admissions. After an absence of only one
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semester, students wishing to return should contact the Office of the Registrar and their department advisers. Those who have attended any institutions of higher learning since leaving West Chester must request those institutions to forward transcripts of their records to the Office of Admissions, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383. Readmitted students who have a disabil- ity that they previously did not disclose but wish to do so should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) at 610-436-2564. These students wiU be informed of the appropriate documentation to submit as well as the assistance and support ser- vices available to them. Students who
believe that their disability had an effect on their previous course work at the University and wish to have this fact considered should include that informa- tion in their personal statement. They also may wish to seek the support of the OSSD in the readmission process. Readmitted students are bound by the requirements in general education, major, minor, and cognate areas at the time of readmission, except where permission is granted by the respective department concerning departmental requirements. Students intending to enroll in student teaching in the first semester of readmis- sion must file an application for student teaching with the individual departments at least four months before their expected
readmission. See also "Student Teaching" in the section entitled "Academic Affairs." All readmission applications, including all supporting documents, should be filed by August 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.
Office of Admissions Staff
Marsha Haug - Director of Admissions Edwin Wright - Associate Director Courtney Hoover - Coordinator of
Transfer Admissions Angela Howard - Assistant Director Heather Irwin - Assistant Director Angel Harper Jackson - Coordinator of
Multicultural Student Recruitment MoUy Nece - Assistant Director of
Admissions and Financial Aid
Fees and Expenses
special Note: The fees listed below reflect charges at press time. For up-to-date infor- mation on fees at any given time, contact the Office of the Bursar, 610-436-2552. Fees and expenses are subject to change without notice. Fees shown here are in effect for the academic year 2004— 2005, unless otherwise noted.
Tuition Rates
The following tuition rates are those in effect for 2003-04 and are subject to change for 2004-05. Unless otherwise specified, fees may be paid by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, check, or money order made payable to West Chester University. The canceled check, money order record, or charge card billing serves as a receipt.
Undergraduate Tuition for Legal Residents of Pennsylvania
Full-time students (between 12-18 credits) $2,299.00 per semester Part-time students (11 credits or less), or per credit for each credit over 18
S192.00 per credit See the Office of the Registrar for resi- dency requirements.
Undergraduate Tuition for Out-of-State Students
Full-time smdents (between 12-18 credits) $5,748.00 per semester Part-time students (11 credits or less), or per credit for each credit over 18
$479.00 per credit
General Fee
The general fee of $534 per fiJl-time stu- dent (12 credits or more) or $44 per cred- it hour for the part-time student (11 cred- its or less) is a mandatory charge which covers the use of the following services:
• Sykes Student Union Fee ($55) Previously called the community cen- ter fee, this charge is for the opera- tion and use of Sykes Student Union.
• Health Center Fee ($65) This charge is for the use of the University Health Center.
• Student Services, Inc. (SSI) Fee ($88) The SSI fee funds student activities, services, clubs, and sports.
• Sykes Student Union Ebcpansion Fee ($60) This fee supports the recent renovation of Sykes Student Union, which features new and improved student services.
• Elducational Services Fee ($230) (10% of in-state undergraduate tuition or $230 using 2003-04 tuition schedule) Students pay this fee in lieu of specific department charges.
• Parking Improvement Fee ($36) This fee is dedicated to improve the quality and availability of campus parking for students. The fee wOl provide for new student parking spaces, improved shuttle service, and safety improvements.
Technology Tuition Fee
This mandatory instructional fee will be used to enhance classroom technology. All charges are per semester.
Legal residents of Pennsylvania: Full-time undergraduate and graduate
$50.00 Part-time undergraduate and graduate
$25.00 Out-of-state students: Full-time undergraduate and graduate
$75.00 Part-time undergraduate and graduate
$38.00 Summer wiU be considered as one semes- ter. Students enrolled in multiple summer sessions will be charged no more than the equivalent of the fiiU-time semester rate.
Housing Fee
North Campus Residence Halls - This fee entides the student to occupancy of a stan- dard double room in any University- owned residence hall with one roommate. Per student $1,954.00 per semester
South Campus Apartment Complex - This fee entitles the student to occupan- cy of a four- or five-person apartment in a University-owned with the following bedroom occupancy: Single occupancy bedroom (per student) $2,464.00 per semester Double occupancy bedroom (per student) $2,267.00 per semester Students in the North Campus residence halls losing their roommates who do not have another roommate assigned to them will be assigned a roommate, be relocat- ed, or charged a private room fee of $41 per week for every week that they occupy
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the room alone. These options are avail- able on a limited basis; however, available spaces wdll be used if demand requires. Accommodations in aflSliated housing (University Hall and The VUlage at West Chester University) are arranged through a private management compa- ny contracted by University Student Housing and are not included on the University bill. More information about these accommodations, including costs, may be obtained by calling 610-436- 2368 or at www.wchousing.com.
Meal Fee
All students residing in a North Campus residence hall (including affiliated hous- ing, University Hall) must be on the University meal plan as a condition of occupancy. Students with medical prob- lems who cannot meet this requirement may request a meal waiver. Residents of the South Campus Apartment Complex and The Village at WCU, as well as off- campus and commuting students, may purchase any meal plan offered or obtain meals at the transient rate.
Meal plans consist of 26 meal zones per week: 19 traditional breakfast/brunch, lunch, and dinner zones, plus seven late- night zones. The following plans are available to resident students:
• Variable 10 meals per week, plus $100 flex: $856 per semester
• Variable 14 meals per week, plus $100 flex: $937 per semester
• Variable 19 meals per week, plus $100 flex: $1,012 per semester
For the above meal plans, the meal week runs from Saturday brunch through Friday late night. With these plans the diner can choose any combination of meals, but will forfeit any unused meals at the end of the meal week. Additional meal plan options for resi- dent students include:
• Block Plan of 175 meals per semes- ter, plus $100 flex: $909 per semester
• Block Plan of 225 meals per semes- ter, plus $100 flex: $995 per semester
Block plans run the entire semester, so the diner can use them in any number configuration throughout the semester, but must use them up by the end of the semester or forfeit the remaining meals. South Campus residents (apartments and The Village), off-campus students, and commuters may select any of the above plans in addition to the following:
• Block Plan of 75 meals per semester plus $100 flex: $515 per semester
• Flex-only Plan (must begin vidth $100 minimum account and can add in $25 increments). Flex dollars not used by the end of the faU semester will be transferred to the spring semester. However, any unused flex dollars at the end of the spring semester wiU be forfeited. Students who leave the University at the end of fall semester wLU forfeit any remaining flex dollars.
AU meal plans may be used in the fol- lowing locations: Lav^rrence Dining Hall; the Diner; C-Stores/GriU operations; and the Ram's Head Food Court. National brands, such as Chick-fil-A, Subway, Einstein's Bagels, and Freshens will take cash and flex only. Students in North Campus residence hails will have their meal plan cost included in their University bill. Off-campus, commuter, and South Campus ApartmentA'^illage students can sign up for a meal plan by applying at the Office of the Bursar in the E.O. BuU Center. Any meal plan changes must be submitted within the first two weeks in the beginning of each semester. After that deadline, the assis- tant vice president for student affairs must approve any change requests. The diner is permitted to use four meals in one day and may combine up to two meals per meal zone to convert to the meal/cash allowance. Diners may use five of their meals per semester for a guest.
Identification Card Fees. The
University charges a $10 fee to issue an identification card to each fuU- or part- time student. If this card is lost, stolen, or damaged, the student wUl be charged $10 for a replacement card. This fee is payable at the Student Services, Inc. (SSI) service center located on the ground level of Sykes Student Union.
International Student Services Fee
International students are assessed a fee of $25 per semester to support the ser- vices provided to them by the Interna- tional Program Office.
Payment of Fees
Fall semester bills should be received by mid-July. Spring semester bUls should be received by the first week of December. If you do not receive a bill, contact the Office of the Bursar at 610- 436-2552. It is the responsibility of each student to pay/submit the semester bill by the due date. Students who fail to pay or submit their biU by the due date will be assessed a $50 late payment fee.
Nonreceipt of a semester bill does not relieve the student of the responsibility of paying/ submitting the biU by the due date. Address changes should be made through the Office of the Registrar to allow for sufficient time to reflect an accurate billing address. Students who are receiving approved financial aid awards that fiilly cover or exceed the amount of their bills do not have to pay, but they must submit to the Office of the Bursar the appropriate por- tion of their semester bill to complete reg- istration. Failure to return the bUl, even if no payment is due, may result in the can- cellation of registration/ schedule and the assessment of late penalties. Students who cannot pay their bills in fiiU by the due date may apply for partial payment (see "Partial Payment Policy" below).
Failure to meet the payment deadhne could result in cancellation of the stu- dent's schedule. In order to have another schedule reinstated, the student would have to pay his or her bill in fuU as well as a $35 late registration fee.
Students who owe money to the University wiU have a hold placed on their accounts. If not satisfied, this hold will cancel registration/scheduling for future semesters, prevent the release of transcripts, and prohibit graduation clearance. The University also may, at its discretion, invoke any other penalty appropriate for a particular case in which money is owed to the University.
Partial Payment Policy
The University extends partial payment privileges to all students who are in good financial standing and have not defaulted on a previous payment plan. The nonre- fiindable fee charged for this service is $35 per semester. Installment pajments received late are subject to a $25 late payment fee. For more information about the plan offered, contact the Office of the Bursar at 610-436-2552.
Uncollectible Check Policy
A fee of $25 is charged for any check returned to the University for insuffi- cient fiinds, stopped payment, or closed account. The University may, at its dis- cretion, charge this tee for any check returned to it for any other reason. The check will be returned to the student upon its replacement through cash, cashier's check, MasterCard, Visa, American E,xpress, or money order. Students who have two or more checks returned against their accounts wiU no
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longer be able to make payment by person- al check; all future payments must be made by cash, certified check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or money order.
Refund Policy
All requests for refunds for dropped or canceled courses, or for withdrawals, must be made in writing or in person to the Office of the Registrar. Refunds are not automatic; it is the student's respon- sibility to initiate a refiind request. Appeals concerning the refiind policy for tuition and the general fee are made to the Office of the Registrar. Appeals con- cerning the Housing or Meal Fee are made to the Office of Residence Life. Further appeals, if necessary, may be made to the Appeals Committee. The refiind policy does not affect the time line for W grades as described under "Withdrawing from a Course" (see page 42).
Individual fees will be refunded accord- ing to the policies described below. Tuition - in fiall through the first day of the semester or according to the follow- ing schedule once classes have begun. (This schedule assumes that the student account is paid in fiill and that the per- centages apply to the total tuition bill, not to a partial payment of tuition.) Withdraw during Receive tuition and
general fees refund Through 1st day of semester 100%
Days 2-5 of 1st week of semester 90% 2nd week of semester 80%
3rd week of semester 70%
4th week of semester 60%
5th week of semester 50%
6th week of semester and after No refund No refund will be given if the student drops a course but retains fiill-time status, or if he/she owes the University money. General Fee - in full through the first day of the semester and prorated on a credit- hour basis for a change fi-om fuU-time to part-time status. A change in the number of credit hours within the fiill-time status (12 credit hours or above) does not result in a refiind of the General Fee; however, a change within the part-time status (below 12 credit hours) will result in a per-credit- hour adjustment according to the refiind schedule used for tuition refunds. Housing Fee (University-owned housing) - in fiill prior to the first day of the semes- ter, after the first day of the semester, pro- rated refiinds are made on an individual basis through the Office of Residence Life
and Housing Services. For affiliated hous- ing, please contact the private manage- ment company operating the property. Meal Fee - in fiill prior to the first day of the semester; after the first day of the semester, prorated refiinds are made on an individual basis through the Office of Residence Life for resident students, and through the Office of the Bursar for commuter students.
Other Fees
Application Fee. $35 is charged to all prospective students for the processing of their applications to the University. The fee is nonrefiindable and is not credited to the student's account. Nondegree Student Application Fee. Nondegree students are charged a one- time $15 initial processing fee. Acceptance Fee. All newly accepted and readmitted students pay $100 as proof of intention to enroll at the University. It is credited against the student's tuition and is nonrefiindable if the student decides not to attend.
Housing Deposit. AH new and return- ing students who wash to hve in University-owned housing (residence halls and the South Campus Apartment Complex) are charged $100. It is credit- ed against the student's housing fee and is nonrefiindable if the student is approved to not live in campus housing. Late Payment Fee. Students who fail to pay or submit their semester bills by their due date will be assessed a $50 late pay- ment fee. Nonreceipt of a bill does not relieve students of the responsibility of pay- ing or submitting their bill by the due date. For those paying by mail, please allow suf- ficient time for payment to reach the University by the due date. Financial aid students who fail to confirm their atten- dance by the due date, even if no payment is due, wdU also be liable for this fee. Late Registration Fee. All students who schedule during the late registration peri- od are charged a $35 nonrefiindable late registration fee.
Credit by Examination Fee. A charge is made to all students who register for a Credit by Examination through the Office of the Registrar. Each examina- tion scheduled costs $25. Portfolio Assessment Fee. Equal to 50 percent of the per credit hour rate, this fee is charged to have a faculty member assess a student's prior knowledge in a particular course.
Course Audit Fee. Students who audit courses pay the same fees as students taking the courses for a letter grade. Damage Fee. Students are charged for damage or loss of University property. This fee varies, depending on the extent of the damage.
Identification Card Fees. The University charges a $10 fee to issue an identification card to each fiill- or part- time student. If this card is lost, stolen, or damaged, the student will be charged $10 for a replacement card. This fee is payable at the Student Services Center Office, Sykes Union. Parking Fees. The University charges a nonrefiindable parking fee to students who are eligible to purchase a permit to use University parking lots. The current parking fee is $30 per year. Parking per- mits are available at the Department of Public Safety. Parking fines are assessed at $10 up to $40 depending on the violation. Music Instrument Rental Fees. Each student renting a musical instrument for a semester is charged $20 per instrument. Every student using a pipe organ for practice for one period each weekday is charged $36 per semester. Lost Key Replacement. Students who lose the key to their University-ovmed residence hall room or South Campus Apartment bedroom are charged a non- refiindable fee of $30 to replace the lock. Transcript Fee. The fee for transcripts is $3 per copy. Transcript request forms are available in the Office of the Registrar. Immediate transcripts are $5 per request. Commencement Fee. The University charges $56 to all students enrolled in a degree program who will have fiilfilled their degree requirements by the end of the semester. This fee is paid after the student completes a Graduation Application Form in the Office of the Registrar and is approved for graduation. Placement Credentials Fee. This $10 charge covers the cost of registration, development, and updating a student's credentials file in the Twardowski Career Development Center. The fee entitles the student to five mailings of creden- tials, as well as a personal copy. Fees for Health and Physical Education Majors. Students in the B.S. degree pro- grams in health and physical education must purchase uniforms at the University Bookstore. AH students must be in prop- er uniform for activity classes.
Financial Aid
The financial aid program at West Chester University provides financial assistance and counseling to students who can benefit fi-om further education, but who cannot obtain it without such assis- tance. Financial aid consists of gift aid in the form of scholarships or grants, and self-help aid in the form of employment or loans. The main responsibility for meeting educational expenses rests with students and their families. Financial aid is a supplement to family contribution and is to be used for educational expenses. Eligibility for financial aid, with the exception of some private scholarships and the Parent Loan Program, is based on demonstrated financial need. Family income, assets, and family size influence a student's demonstrated financial need. All documents, correspondence, and conversations among the appUcants, their families, and the Office of Financial Aid are confidential and entitled to the pro- tection ordinarily arising from a counsel- ing relationship.
In order to receive financial aid, the student must:
1. Be accepted for admission as a degree student enrolling at West Chester University, or, in the case of a student already attending the University, be enrolled and making satisfactory aca- demic progress as a degree student. See the Office of Financial Aid for a more detailed explanation of this requirement.
2. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid before March 1 for pri- ority consideration. This application will be used to determine demonstrat- ed financial need for the student. All students are encouraged to complete this appUcation.
3. Apply for the state grant program in his or her state of legal residence.
4. Submit any other requested documen- tation concerning financial and family circumstances that may be requested by the Office of Financial Aid, or any agency that administers financial
* Federal financial aid includes the Federal Pell Grant, SEOG Grant, Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loan, and Federal PLUS Loan.
"Withdrawal date is defined as the actual date the student began the institution's withdrawal process, the student's last date of recorded attendance, or the midpoint of the semester for a student who leaves without notifying the institution.
assistance programs. Financial aid applicants may be required to submit copies of their IRS forms, and/or their parents' forms, or various other income-related documents. Submission of the above does not auto- matically entitle a student to receive finan- cial aid. The Office of Financial Aid fol- lows the regulations established by the federal government in awarding aid. Aid applicants are ranked according to unmet need (based on budget, federal and state grants, and expected family contribution), and available ftinds are offered to the neediest students first. Students must apply for financial aid each academic year. Unless otherwise specified, requests for scholarships, grants, loans, and employ- ment opportunities described in this cata- log should be made to the Office of Financial Aid. Application forms for state and federal grants may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid at West Chester University and from the offices of most high school guidance counselors. Questions concerning financial aid may be directed to the Office of Financial Aid, 138 Elsie O. Bull Center, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, 610- 436-2627. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Withdrawal/Enrollment Change and Aid
Students who officially withdraw or change their enrollment status may be entitied to a refund of certain fees, accord- ing to West Chester University's policy. (See section entitled "Fees and Expenses.") If that student has been awarded financial aid for the semester in which the with- drawal or enrollment change occurs, a por- tion of the refund will be returned to finan- cial aid program fidnds. Financial aid refrinds due to withdrawals or enrollment changes are processed in accordance with federal, state, and award- ing agency guidelines and regulations. The Office of Financial Aid recalculates federal* financial aid ehgibihty for stu- dents who withdraw, drop out, are dis- missed, or take a leave of absence prior to completing 60 percent of a semester. Recalculation is based on the percent of earned aid using the following formula:
Percent earned =
Number of days completed up to withdrawal
date**/total days in semester
Federal financial aid is returned to the fed- eral government based on the percent of unearned aid using the following formula: Aid to be returned =
(100% - percent earned) x amount of aid dis- bursed toward institutional changes
When aid is returned, the student may owe a debit balance to the University. The student should contact the Office of the Bursar to make arrangements to pay the balance.
Student Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
You have the right to ask a school:
1. The names of its accrediting organi- zations.
2. About its programs; its instructional, laboratory, and other physical facUi- ties; and its faculty.
3. What the cost of attending is and what its poUcies are on reflinds to students who drop out.
4. What financial assistance is avail- able, including information on all federal, state, local, private, and institutional financial aid programs.
5. What the procedures and deadUnes are for submitting appHcations for each available financial aid program.
6. What criteria it uses to select finan- cial aid recipients.
7. How it determines your financial need. This process includes how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses, etc. are considered in your budget. It also includes what resources (such as parental contribution, other financial aid, your assets, etc.) are considered in the calculation of your need.
8. If you have a loan, what the interest rate is, the total amount that must be repaid, the length of time you have to repay the loan, when payments are to begin, and any cancellation and deferment provisions that apply.
9. If you are offered a work study job, what kind of job it is, what hours you must work, what your duties will be, what the rate of pay will be, and how and when you will be paid.
10. To reconsider your aid package, if you believe a mistake has been made.
11. How the school determines whether you are making satisfactory academic
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progress, and what happens if you are not. 12. What special facilities and services are available to the disabled.
You have the responsibility to:
1. Review and consider all information about a school's program before you enroU.
2. Pay special attention to your applica- tion for student financial aid, com- plete it accurately, and submit it on time to the right place. Errors can delay your receipt of financial aid.
3. Provide all additional documenta- tion, verification, corrections, and/or new information requested by either the Office of Financial Aid or the agency to which you submitted your application.
4. Read and understand all forms that you are asked to sign and keep copies of them.
5. Accept responsibility for the promis- sory note and all other agreements that you sign.
6. If you have a loan, notify the lender of changes in your name, address, or enrollment status.
7. Perform in a satisfactory manner the work that is agreed upon in accepting a college work study job.
8. Know and comply with the dead- Unes for application for aid.
9. Know and comply with your school's refund procedures.
THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF DE- SCRIPTION OF THE nNANCL\L AID PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY.
Federal Work Study Program
Federal work study is an employment program that allows students to work part time on campus. Application is made through the Free Apphcation for Federal Student Aid. The priority dead- line is March 1.
Federal Perkins Loan Program
The Office of Financial Aid administers the Federal Perkins Loan Program for students who demonstrate financial need. The annual loan limit is $4,000, with aggregate limits of $20,000 for students who have successfiiUy completed two years of an undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree (but have not completed that degree) and $8,000 for all other stu- dents. The interest rate is 5 percent and begins to accrue when repayment com- mences - nine months after the student
leaves school or drops below half-time sta- tus. There are deferment and cancellation privileges for students meeting specific cri- teria. Application is made through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The priority deadline is March 1.
Federal Stafford Loan Program
This loan program, formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, operates with the cooperation of private lenders (banks, credit unions, etc.). Loans for students who demonstrate need are subsidized (no in-school interest pay- ments); loans for students who do not demonstrate need are unsubsidized (in- school interest payments required). Annual loan limits are $2,625 for first- year students, $3,500 for second-year stu- dents, and $5,500 for undergraduate stu- dents who have completed two years. Independent students may borrow addi- tional unsubsidized funds: up to $4,000 per year for their first two years, and up to $5,000 per year after they have com- pleted two years. The academic level maximum amounts are not guaranteed. The loan amount is influenced by the receipt of other aid. The interest rate for first-time borrowers is variable, not to exceed 8.25 percent. For subsidized loans, it begins to accrue when repayment com- mences— six months after the student terminates his or her education or drops below half-time status. The Master Promissory Note and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid must be filed.
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
The Federal PLUS program operates through private lenders. Parents may borrow up to the cost of education minus other aid for each dependent stu- dent attending a postsecondary educa- tional institution for each academic level. The interest rate is variable, not to exceed nine percent, and repayment commences 60 days after disbursement of the loan funds. Applications are secured at lending institutions.
Short-Term Emergency Loan
Students in need of fimds to cover unusu- al or emergency education expenses may contact the Office of the Bursar concern- ing the Short-Term Emergency Loan Program. The maximum loan is $200.
Federal Pell Grant
This is the federal grant program. All students are encouraged to apply for a
Federal Pell Grant. Students receive notification of eligibility in the form of a Student Aid Report. Interested students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Deadline is May 1 of the current academic year.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG program is federally fund- ed and administered by the Office of Financial Aid. A student must demon- strate financial need and be an under- graduate. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The priority deadline is March 1.
State Grants
PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDU- CATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY (PHEAA) GRANT. The Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, through PHEAA, makes state grants available to students who demonstrate financial need and are Pennsylvania residents. PHEAA requires that students successfiiUy com- plete at least 24 credits for each full-year grant awarded. Students must file the Free AppUcation for Federal Student Aid. Deadline is May 1.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has entered into reciprocal agreements with the following adjacent states: Delaware, West Virginia, and Ohio. Residents of these states who wish to attend West Chester University are permitted to use state grants from their home states for educational expenses at West Chester. Some other states not adjacent to Pennsylvania may permit their residents to use state grants for attendance at West Chester University. Students should con- tact the agency for higher education in their states for more information.
Scholarships and Awards
*ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. Awards of $4,000 each (one-time awards) are given to freshmen.
ACME MARKETS, INC. SCHOL- ARSHIPS. Acme Markets, Inc. spon- sors four-year scholarships for six enter- ing freshmen. Students are to be enrolled in a degree program in business, man- agement, or marketing and have a career interest in retail management or related area. Recipients will also participate in an Acme internship or co-op program. The scholarships are renewable provided all scholarship requirements are main- tained. AppUcations wUl only be accept-
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ed every four years beginning with the 1996-97 academic year. THE J.PETER ABLER PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE. The J.Peter Adler Prize for Excellence in Theatre has been funded through indi- vidual, family, and group gifts to honor the memory of J.Peter Adler, son of WCU President Madeleine Wing Adler. The prize is awarded annually to West Chester University seniors who have exhibited strong talent in theatre, and who will be continuing their educa- tion in a graduate degree program. LENORE ALT EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARD. This $500 award, which was established by Lois Alt, associate professor of vocal and choral music, in memory of her mother, will be presented to a junior woman music major with a 3.25 GPA, who has completed all theory and history of music 200-level courses. WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCL/^TION SCHOL- ARSHIP FUND. A scholarship fond was established by the Alumni Associa- tion of West Chester University in 1974 to benefit the students of West Chester University. The criteria for selection are scholarship, leadership, character, and need. Scholarships may be awarded to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Applications are available from the Office of Financial Aid or the Office of Alumni Relations. The awards are generally made on Alumni Day each year and are applied to the students' course fees for the next academic year. Scholarship amounts vary. GERALDINE RUTH DALEY ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP. This fond was estabUshed to honor Mrs. Geraldine Daley Anderson '34 by a gift from her husband, Robert S. Anderson, M.D. The awards from the fond are restricted to physical education majors who are graduates of high schools in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties in Pennsylvania. Students also must have financial need and demon- strate academic achievement. Preference will be given to women students. The value of the award is estimated at $1000. Apphcations may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. ROBERT S. ANDERSON '23 SCHOLARSHIP. Robert S. Anderson '23 created this endowed scholarship in his wiO to benefit West Chester University students with financial need. Renewable scholarships wUl be awarded
to incoming students with satisfactory academic standards and financial need. SANDRA ALESL\ ATKINS MEMO- RIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholar- ship is awarded annually as a memorial to Sandra Alesia Atkins, a member of the class of 1981, to an outstanding music student from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia who enrolls at West Chester University as a candidate for the B.M. degree in music education. The recipient will be selected by the School of Music upon recommendation of the Overbrook High School Music Department. HERBERT BELLER SCHOLAR- SHIP IN GEOLOGY. EstabUshed by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Beller, this schol- arship is awarded annually (renewable) to an outstanding junior or senior geolo- gy major who needs assistance to pay tuition. The Department of Geology chair will select the recipient; the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences also must approve the selection. BENZING FAMILY SCHOLAR- SHIP. Cynthia Benzing, professor of eco- nomics and finance at West Chester University, and her spouse, William Benzing, instructor of history at Delaware County Community College and a tax consultant, have established this flmd. The scholarship is awarded through the Department of Economics and Finance to an outstanding senior in the department. *BOARD OF GOVERNORS SCHOLARSHIPS. Merit-based renew- able scholarships available to incoming freshmen who are residents of Penn- sylvania. Awards are based on the suc- cessful completion of an academic high school program, satisfactory SAT/ACT scores, high school rank, and academic record. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid also must be completed. ELIZABETH O'BYRNE BORZ '41 SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship provides $500 annually to an entering freshman with a B average and is renew- able providing a 3.0 GPA is maintained as an undergraduate at the University. GEORGE AND SUSAN BOYER ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP. This schol- arship was created by alumni George Boyer '69 and Susan Boyer '79 to assist a talented incoming student whose main area of performance is the organ. In the even that there is no incoming student eligible for the scholarship, it may then be awarded to a current organ major who meets the criteria of excellence.
CAROL BRANCA SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship, established by the Branca family in honor of Carol Branca, is awarded to a B.A. communications smd- ies major who has an overall GPA of 3.5 or better at the end of the first semester of the sophomore year. To qualify, students must have completed three semesters at the University, and a minimum of 15 credits per semester. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient contin- ues as a communications studies major and maintains a GPA of 3.5 or better. Transfer students with more than six credits are not eligible for the scholarship. The minimum award is currendy $500. JUSTO B. BRAVO SCHOLARSHIP IN CHEMISTRY. This award is avaU- able to a ftill-time student majoring in chemistry. Apphcations are made to the Department of Chemistry. LAURY SAMUEL BROKENSHIRE SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is presented annually as a memorial to Laury Brokenshire '59 by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Brokenshire of Reading. It is awarded to an outstanding junior class music student selected by the School of Music faculty. ROBERT M. BROWN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR PHYSICS. This scholarship was established by alumnus Robert M. Brown '38 for a worthy full-time sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate physics major. The scholarship is renewable if the recipient maintains the required 3.0 GPA. BONNIE CLAIRE BRUNO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. One $500 award is made to an outstanding foU-time student in the College of Arts and Sciences who is a Pennsylvania resi- dent, demonstrates financial need, and has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. DIANE AND ROGER CASAGRANDE SCHOLARSHIP. Estabhshed by Drs. Diane and Roger Casagrande, this scholarship is awarded to a fiiU-time communication studies or pre-engineering declared major with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and a consistent record of considerable campus and community service. The scholarship is renewable but not automatically so. The selection committee will consist of the chairs from the departments of Physics and Communication Studies, as weU as a graduating senior for either department as invited by the chairs. CAVALCADE OF BANDS SCHOL- ARSHIP. This award is sponsored joint-
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ly by the Cavalcade of Bands Association and die School of Music. The recipient(s) must be admitted in good standing to the music program at West Chester Univer- sity and selected by the director of the winning band(s) in each category of the American and Yankee Conferences. The awards are determined annually. Normal- ly, one student from each of the four win- ning bands will be selected to receive a $1,000 tuitional scholarship. ROBERT L. CARL MEMORIAL KEYBOARD SCHOLARSHIP. Two scholarships are awarded to freshman keyboard majors, in honor of the late Robert L. Carl, former chairperson of the Department of Keyboard Music, who taught piano at the University from 1946 until 1971. Applications are made to the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
PAUL E. CARSON BAND SCHOL- ARSHIP. This award has been made pos- sible by the generosity of Paul E. Carson, former chair of the Instrumental Depart- ment and a member of the University fac- ulty for 28 years. Scholarships are awarded to freshmen majoring in band instruments. VINCENT D. CELENTANO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded as a memorial to Dr. Vincent D. Celentano, musician, scientist, and Explorer Committee mem- ber. Eligible freshmen in the School of Music must be afFihated with Exploring or the Senior Branch of Scouting. ELVA L. BOYER CH/lMBERLIN '31 SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded to an academically quahfied stu- dent who demonstrates financial need, with preference given to a student study- ing in the field of education. Awards are made by the University Scholarship Committee based on recommendations from the director of financial aid. CHESTER COUNTY ALUMNI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP. The West Chester University Chester County Alumni Chapter sponsors a scholarship for a Chester County high school gradu- ate and freshman. The $500 award is flinded through contributions from chap- ter members. Applications may be obtained through the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Alumni Relations. CLASS OF 1920 SCHOLARSHIP. This fiind was established by the Class of 1920 through a gift on the occasion of the class's 65th reunion. The award is made to a student who has completed one year of study at the University or to an outstand-
ing freshman. Documented financial need and demonstrated leadership qualities are essential. The amount will be no less than $500. Application forms are available through the Office of Financial Aid. CLASS OF 1937 SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship fund was established by the Class of 1937 as a golden anniversary gift to West Chester University on the 50th reunion of the class. The scholar- ships are awarded to entering freshmen based on scholarship, leadership, charac- ter, and financial need. The awards are generaUv made on Alumni Day each year and are applied to tuition fees for the academic year. Applications are available from the Office of Development and Alumni Relations or the Office of Financial Aid. Selection of recipients will be made by the Scholarship Committee of the Alumni Board of Directors. CLASS OF 1938 SCHOLARSHIP. This fiind was established by the Class of 1938 as a Golden Anniversary Gift to the University at the 50th reunion of the class. The award is to be made to a student who has successfUly completed one academic year at West Chester and is based on lead- ership, scholarship, character, and financial need. Application forms are available through the Office of Financial Aid. CLASS OF 1942 SCHOLARSHIP. Established by the Class of 1942, this scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the College of Education with a record of high academic achieve- ment, demonstrated financial need, and evidence of contributions to the campus community through volunteer activities. CLASS OF 1943 MATH SCHOLAR- SHIP. This scholarship was initiated by two Class of 1943 members to improve the teaching of math on the middle school and secondary levels. It is award- ed annuallv to an undergraduate who intends to teach mathematics, exhibits excellence in that discipline, and will help foster the job of problem solving in others. Apphcations are made through the Department of Mathematics.
CLASS OF 1943 TEACHER EDU- CATION SCHOLARSHIP. The Class of 1943 of West Chester State Teachers College established this scholarship on the occasion of its 60th reunion held May 3, 2003. The scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming student in the field of education who demonstrates both financial need and high academic standards. Recipients are chosen by the Office of Admissions.
CLASS OF 1948 SCHOLARSHIP. The
Class of 1948 initiated this scholarship as a gift in celebration of its 50th reunion. Recipients must be a junior, have a mini- mum GPA of 3.0, major in an area of teacher education, and be active in at least one school-sponsored extracurricular activ- ity. The scholarship is renewable provided the minimum 3.0 GPA is maintained. The minimum award is currentiy $750. CLASS OF 1951 SCHOLARSHIP. The Class of '51 established this scholar- ship as a gift in celebration of its 50th reunion in May 2001. The award is made to an incoming freshman who plans to major in education, has a cumulative high school grade average of "B" or better, par- ticipated in extracurricular or community acti\ities, and demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient maintains an overall 3.0 average at West Chester University. CLASS OF 1957 SCHOLARSHIP. This fund was established by the Class of 1957 to assist entering freshmen with demonstrated exemplary achievement in mathematics or science and English. Application forms are available through the Office of Financial Aid. CLASS OF 1967 SCHOLARSHIP. Established by the Class of 1967, this scholarship' is awarded to a deserving incoming freshman. CLASS OF r970 SCHOLARSHIR This fund was made available through the Class of 1970 on its 15th reunion in 1985. The award is to be made to a stu- dent who has demonstrated academic achievement and good University citi- zenship. The amount is no less than $100. Apphcation forms are available through the Office of Financial Aid. JOHN T. COATES HORN SCHOL- ARSHIP. This scholarship was estab- lished in 1987 as a memorial to John T. Coates by his wife and daughters. It is awarded to a talented incoming fresh- man whose major performing area is the French horn.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ENDOWMENT. The CoUege of Education Endowment was created by John F. Kenny '32 in memory of his wife. Vera A. Kenny, and in recognition of Clarence L. McKelvie '24, professor of education. Awards or loans will be made to academically deserving students under the guidance of the dean of the College of Education. COLONIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR BUSINESS STUDY. This scholarship
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is awarded to incoming freshmen with demonstrated financial need from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School enrolled in the College of Business and Public Affairs.
•CONNELLY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. The ConneUy Foundation, established in 1955 by IVIr. and Mrs. John F. Connelly (deceased), provided the fiinds for this endowed schol- arship. Awards will be made to deserving graduates of Catholic high schools in the five-countv Philadelphia area including Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia counties. SAMUEL RUSSELL COSBY, JR. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP (VOICE). This scholarship was created to honor Samuel R. Cosby, Jr. '44 by his nephew Bill Cosby. The scholarship vn]l be awarded to an incoming freshman who plans to attain a bachelor of music degree in performance, with a concentra- tion in vocal performance. It is restricted to students from William Penn High School, High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, or Bodine Magnet School. The College of Visual and Performing Arts dean will select the recipient.
PAT CROCE SPORTS MEDICINE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. The scholarship was established through a personal gift from Pat Croce to recog- nize and reward outstanding students in the sports medicine program. KENDALL PARIS DAVIS SCHOL- ARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded to an incoming, fiiU-time, female student from Delaware with demonstrated finan- cial need and deep academic desire. CLIFFORD DeBAPTISTE SCHOL- ARSHIP. Named in honor of Clifford DeBaptiste, former mayor of the Borough of West Chester, community leader, and local businessman, this scholarship will assist qualified traditional and nontradi- tional social work students from both the B.S.W. and M.S.W. programs. Require- ments include excellence in academic achievement, demonstrated community leadership initiatives, and a demonstrated commitment to bicultural and bUingual social work practice. Initial assistance in the range of $500 will be provided for book fijnds and/or travel assistance to and from practicum assignments. ERIC S. DELLECKER '84 SCHOL- ARSHIP. This scholarship for pre-med- ical students was established in memor)' of Eric S. Dellecker by his parents. Recipients
are chosen by the University Pre-Medical Committee based on academic achieve- ment and the completion of one academic year in the pre-medical program. PHILLIP B. DONLEY AWARD. This scholarship was established by the athlet- ic training alumni and is awarded to a junior majoring in athletic training. The recipient wiU be chosen based on GPA, clinical evaluations, and service (profes- sional. University, and community). •RALPH H. DeRUBBO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND. This scholar- ship was created by Ralph H. DeRubbo '47 to assist a student in financial need. FREDERICK DOUGLASS SOCI- ETY SCHOLARSHIP. Scholarships are available to minority students who are enrolled ftiU time. AppUcants must demonstrate their abiUty to make a posi- tive contribution to the University and/or community' through active involvement. Applications and guidelines are available during the spring semester in the Office of Financial Aid. DR ROBERT E. DRAYER MEMOR- IAL AWARD. An annual award for the senior who graduates with the most distin- guished record in historv', in memory of Dr. Robert E. Drayer, assistant professor of history, who died in 1968. The Depart- ment of History selects the recipient. •ROBERT EDWARD DIL\YER SCHOLARSHIPS. There are three renewable Drayer Scholarships. The four-year fiill scholarship is given to a freshman history major with strong aca- demic achievement; it covers in-state tuition, fees, room, and board. The two- year fijU scholarship also covers in-state tuition, fees, room, and board, and is awarded for academic merit each year to a history major who will be returning to West Chester University as a junior. The $2,000 four-year partial scholarship is awarded each year to a freshman history major on the basis of need and merit. EARTH AND SPACE UNDER- GRADAUTE SCHOLARSHIP. Awards wiU be made to junior or senior majors in B.S. geoscience or B.S.Ed, earth and space sciences on the basis of academ- ic achievement, financial need, and per- sonal characteristics. Recipients will be chosen by vote of the faculty in the Department of Geology and Astronomy. FACULTY AWARD. A certificate pre- sented annually to a graduating senior in the Department of Nursing who, in the opinion of the department faculty, demon-
strates "outstanding ability and exceptional commitment to professional nursing." FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Annual awards of $200 each are made in May to undergraduate students on the basis of academic abihty and financial need. AppUcations are made to the Faculty Scholarship Fund. DR. AND MRS. ALBERT E. HLANO MATHEMATICS SCHOL- ARSHIP. Dr. Filano served the University for more than 35 years as a mathematics professor, department chair, division director, academic vice presi- dent, interim president, and adviser to the Newman Center. The scholarship fund was estabUshed as part of the nam- ing of Filano Hall, dedicated on August 19, 2000, the 50th wedding anniversary of Dr. Albert E. and Mary Rita Filano. The scholarship is awarded to an incom- ing student majoring in mathematics with a demonstrated commitment to the community through service/volun- teerism. It is renewable if the recipient remains a mathematics major and main- tains a GPA of at least 2.70. DEBRA POLLARD FORD '76 MAR- KETING SCHOLARSHIP. Inter- Media Marketing and American Telecast Corporation estabhshed this scholarship in memory of Debra PoUard Ford '76, an educator who later served as the director of training and development at Inter-Media Marketing. The scholar- ship is awarded annually to a marketing major who is selected by the Department of Marketing faculty. WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION GRANT. The West Chester University Foundation has mod- est fijnds available for grants to needy students. Any student who is about to complete, or has completed, his/her first year may apply. In evaluating applica- tions, the foundation wiU give special attention to those who are active in all facets of University life. Each year, appli- cations for the fall semester should be submitted by May 1, and for the spring semester by December 1. •MELVIN L. FREE SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was established by Melvin L. Free, a member of the class of 1932. It is offered to an incoming fresh- man with a strong academic record. CHARLES S. AND MARGHERITA GANGEMI MEMORIAL SCHOL- ARSHIP. Established in memory of the parents of retired music faculty member Charles D. Gangemi, this scholarship is
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awarded annually to two students in the School of Music. One award is to an entering freshman piano major, to be selected by the Department of Applied Music. The other award is to an under- graduate or graduate theory and/or compo- sition major, to be selected by the Depart- ment of Music Theory and Composition. RAYMOND AND MAY GRAYSON FRIDAY MEMORIAL SCHOLAR- SHIP. This scholarship was established by Dr. Raymond Friday, professor of vocal and choral music, in memory of his parents. It is awarded annually to a fresh- man voice major who is selected in the spring semester on the basis of scholar- ship and vocal achievement. MIRIAM GOTTLIEB PIANO SCHOLARSHIP. This award has been made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Miriam Gottheb, who was a mem- ber of the University's Department of Keyboard Music faculty from 1946 until her retirement in 1975. MICHAEL C. GREY AWARD. This award was established in memory of Michael C. Grey '89 by Barbara J. Brown, an alumnus and former faculty/staff member. BESSIE GRUBB SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRAPHIC ARTS. Named for Bessie Grubb, who was employed at West Chester University in the School of Educa- tion's Visual Aids Department for 30 years until her retirement in 1969, this scholar- ship is awarded to a junior with a concen- tration in graphic design or photography. THE JOHN GUTSCHER MEMORI- AL SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC EDUCATION. This award, presented for the first time in 1988, is based on music student teaching excellence, acade- mic excellence, and financial need. The award was established by the family of John Gutscher, a former music faculty member. The student or students are selected by the music student teaching supervisors with the approval of the Department of Music Education. *EVELYN H. HALDEMAN SCHOL- ARSHIP. This scholarship was estab- lished by Evelyn H. Haldeman, a member of the class of 1944. One-time awards are made by the University Scholarship Committee to students based on need, above-average scholarship, and citizenship. MAZIE B. HALL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was established in honor of Mazie B. Hall '24 who worked all of her adult hfe to establish better relations among individuals.
*DR. CLIFFORD H. HARDING ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOLAR- SHIP. This scholarship was established by a bequest fi-om Dr. Clifford H. Harding, former professor of history and chair of the Department of Political Science. Awards of $2,000 each wiU be made to qualified entering freshmen with several renewable for the second year. Applicants to majors in the College of Arts and Sciences will be invited to apply based on a review of their high school rank, high school GPA, and total SAT scores. Selection wiU be made by a faculty committee fi-om the College of Arts and Sciences.
*DR. CLIFFORD H. HARDING BUSINESS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was established by a bequest frorrt Dr. Chffbrd H. Harding, former professor of history and chair of the Department of Political Science. Awards of $1,000 each will be made to qualified entering fresh- men. Applicants to majors in the College of Business and Public Affairs will be invited to apply based on a review of their high school rank, high school GPA, and total SAT scores. Selection wLU be made by a faculty committee from the College of Business and Pubhc Affairs. JACK GARDENER HAWTHORNE SCHOLARSHIP (ART). Made possible by Jack Hawthorne, this scholarship is awarded to a first-year art major based on the quality of his or her portfolio. Applicants are encouraged to submit their portfolio in August for review and selec- tion by the Department of Art faculty. LEONARD HOCKENSMITH MEMORL^L SCHOLARSHIP FOR PHI KAPPA SIGMA. This flind was established in memory of Leonard Hockensmith '91, a history major and Phi Kappa Sigma brother, who was active in his fi-aternity and campus organizations, which included being a cartoonist for the Quad The scholarship will be awarded to a Phi Kappa Sigma brother or a relative of a Phi Kappa Sigma alumni brother from any chapter who is active in extracurricular activities, has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.60, and is in good standing with the fra- ternity and the campus community. ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOL- ARSHIP. This fiind was established in honor of the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), pre-eminent scholar of his time who explored much of Latin America, coUect- ing and cataloging the flora of the New World and is considered the founder of
plant geography. The recipient should be a foreign language major who plans to continue with graduate study, or a junior or senior foreign language major enrolled in a study abroad program. MARY LOUISE TURNER HOPKINS '43 AWARD. This award was established by John Feelye Hopkins '43 in memory of his wife Mary Louise Turner Hopkins and has been permanendy endowed through his recent bequest. It is presented annually to a senior majoring in special education. HELEN TAPPER IVINS '35 EN- DOWED SCHOLARSHIP. The Helen Tapper Ivins '35 Endowed Scholarship was established by Mrs. Ivins's sister, Marie Tapper Lewis '32, and her son, C. Stephen Lewis, in memory of Helen Tapper Ivins, a member of the West Chester University History/Social Studies Department who also served on one of the school's first scholarship committees. The Ivins Scholarship is awarded to an under- graduate student with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 who is studying to become a history/social studies teacher. Applications can be made through the Department of History. MARION PETERS IRVIN EN- DOWED SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was established by family members to assist an upperclass educa- tion major, committed to teaching, who has financial need.
ANN JOHNS SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded by the Faculty Dames of West Chester University to undergraduate women who are at least 25 years old and enrolled in degree pro- grams. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional information and apphcation forms.
ARTHUR E. JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Talent in the choral conducting area is the consideration for this annual award to a music student in remembrance of Dr. Arthur E. Jones, for- mer chair of choral music. To be eligible, a student must be a junior who has com- pleted a course in choral conducting. A 2.0 overall GPA and a 2.5 music GPA are required. The Department of Applied Music selects the recipient. CAROLYN KEEFE SCHOLARSHIP. The Carolyn Keefe Scholarship was estab- lished to honor Dr. Carolyn Keefe, profes- sor emerita of communiations studies, for- mer longtime professor of speech commu- nication, and a director of forensics at WCU. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must have completed at least two
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years on the Forensics Team, return to the University and participate in active com- petition the follovving year, have a mini- mum GPA of 3.0, and be a member of Pi Kappa Delta, national forensics honorary. VERA A. KENNY SCHOLARSHIP. This renewable award is made to an incoming freshman enrolled in College of Education.
DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP. Three scholarships are awarded to any sophomore, junior, or senior student in health and physical education. Apphcations are made to the chairperson. Department of Kinesiology. CHARLES KING '32 AND DOROTHY ECKMAN KING '32 SCHOLARSHIP. An annual S600 award was established by family mem- bers to honor Charles and Dorothy King. No limitations are set for recipi- ents who will be determined through the Office of Financial Aid. CHARLOTTE E. KING SCHOLAR- SHIP. This endowed scholarship was established by N. Ruth Reed in memory of Dr. Charlotte E. King, former Universit)' professor and first chair of the Elementary Education Department. The committee from the department will select an elementary education recipient. DAVID S. KONlf ZER ENDOWED MEMORL\L SCHOL.AJISHIP. This scholarship honors the memory of David S. Konitzer, a West Chester University senior who was tragically killed in an automobile accident. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior Chester County resident who plans to teach physical education and who meets other scholarship requirements. FRITZ K. KRUEGER MEMORIAL VOICE SCHOLARSHIP. Two schol- arships, endowed by the Krueger famUy, for freshmen who are vocalists are awarded in honor of the late Fritz K. Krueger, who taught in the Department of Vocal and Choral Music from 1961 until 1971. Applications are made to the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
STANLEY H. AND FLEURETTE LANG/NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was established by the Northeast High School Alumni Associa- tion and is awarded to a Northeast High School graduate based on high scholastic standing, class rank, SAT scores, service to Northeast High School, good charac- ter, school and community citizenship.
and financial need. The scholarship is renewable through four years. LEONARD LAUBACH MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP. Alumnus Leonard Laubach '40 estabUshed this scholarship to fiind scholarships for music students. Awards are determined by the School of Music Faculty Scholarship Committee. MEL LORE AC K ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND. EstabHshed by Jerad L. Yeagley '62, this scholarship honors Mel Lorback, former WCU soc- cer coach and professor. The scholarship will assist a male soccer player vidth out- standing academic and leadership quali- ties, with preference given to physical education majors.
LEWIS H. MARSHALL AWARD. An annual award is made to a senior in the social and behavioral sciences whose lead- ership, professional promise, and academic achievement are outstanding. It is made available by the Chester Count)' Associa- tion of Township Officials, and the awardee is seleaed by a committee of fac- ulty selected fi'om appropriate disciplines. CHARLES MAYO SCHOLARSHIP. This award of approximately S250 is made annually in memory of Dr. Charles Mayo, a political scientist, who was pres- ident of West Chester University from 1974 until 1982. It is made by vote of the pohtical science faculty to an out- standing junior or senior in the disci- pline. Details are available through the Department of Pohtical Science. JAMES E. McERLANE SCHOLAR- SHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY. This award is presented to a student with academic ability and finan- cial need for study abroad. The scholar- ship was estabUshed in honor of James E. McErlane, Esq. by his friends in the Chester County community. 'MARTHA FORD McILVAIN SCHOLARSHIP. EstabUshed by Martha Ford '52 and Donald Mcllvain, this schol- arship provides annual assistance to enter- ing freshmen of high academic promise, and is renewable through graduation pro- vided a minimum 3.0 GPA is maintained. NANCY R. McINTYRE MEMORL\L SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded to an incoming fi-eshman from Pennsylvania who has been diagnosed wdth multiple sclerosis or has some other physical disabiUty. Preference vn\l be given to students enroOing in the CoUege of Arts and Sciences or the College of Education. AppUcants should demonstrate
extracurricular involvement and leadership capabiUties through sendee or group work. DR. ALAN P. MEWHA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. EstabUshed by Dr. PricUla Alden Mewha in memory of Dr. Alan P. Mewha and his instructors Miss Harriet EUiot and Miss Leone Broadhead, this scholarship is awarded to an outstand- ing upperclass geography major.
S. POWELL MIDDLETON MEMO- RIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This is an annual award to a freshman music stu- dent for talent and achievement on an orchestral instrument. The award honors the former conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra who died in 1970. DOROTHY GIVEN MILLER AND FRANK WILLLAVI MILLER SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was estabUshed by Dorothy Given MOler '19 and Frank WUUam Miller '20. Recipients must have successfidly completed one year at the University and demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, strength of character, and financial need. AppUcation forms are available from the Office of Financial Aid. LLOYD C. MITCHELL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was estabUshed in honor of Dr. Lloyd C. Mitchell upon his retirement in 1971 after 35 years' ser\'ice at the University, including 20 years as chair of the Department of Music and dean of the School of Music. It is awarded annually to a freshman music student selected by a piano facult)' jmy. AppUcations are made to the dean of the CoUege of Visual and Performing Arts. MICHAEL P. MONTEMURO MATH SCHOLARSHIP. This scholar- ship was estabUshed by the Montemuro family in memory of math professor Dr. Michael P. Montemuro. A $1,000 scholar- ship for tuition wdU be awarded to an incoming freshman who is enroUed in the B.S.Ed, degree program in mathematics. Selection by a Department of Mathematics committee wUl be based on the high school record of the candidates, including SAT scores, class rank, courses, grades, and recommendations. AGNES MONTEMURO SCHOLAR- SHIP. This scholarship is awarded to an honors graduate of Interboro High School, with preference given to a student plan- ning to major in education. The Interboro High School guidance staff, administra- tion, and senior teachers choose recipients. MICHAEL MOROCHOKO MEMORIAL PL\NO AWARD. The
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Department of Applied Music presents a scholarship annually to an outstanding junior music student majoring in piano. This award is a memorial to Michael Morochoko, father of a former student.
CONNIE MURRAY SCHOLARSHIP FOR PIANO. The Main Line Music Teachers established this $300 award Ln memory of Connie Murray, one of their members, who championed the cause of private music teachers. The scholarship is presented each year to a piano pedagogy major and selected by the Department of Applied Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
NATIONAL GUARD OFFICERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Upon certification by the appropriate National Guard official as being eligible, students may register for a given semester by pay- ing 25 percent of tuition costs plus all other fees. The University will bUl the National Guard directly for the remain- ing 75 percent of the tuition charges.
NEW JERSEY ALUMNI SCHOLAR- SHIP. The New Jersey Chapter of the West Chester University Alumni Association sponsors two annual S500 scholarship awards. These awards are available to students who are New Jersey residents and are fiinded by the contribu- tions of New Jersey alumni. Applications may be obtained through the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Alumni Relations.
CHARLOTTE W. NEWCOMBE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded to under- graduate women who are at least 25 years old and enrolled in their junior or senior years. Selection is based on scholastic ability, financial need, and special life circumstances. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional information and application forms.
DOROTHY NOWACK SCHOLAR- SHIP. This award was established in memory of Dorothy Nelson Nowack, a professor of public health at West Chester until her retirement in 1991. Recipients win be seniors with 90 credits who are studying public health/health promotion, have a 3.3 or higher cumulative GPA, and exhibit a commitment to professional activities and service to the University, a department, or outside community.
OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT ASSO- CIATION SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded annually by the Off-Campus Student Association to
undergraduate commuters who are involved with off-campus activities. RICHARD PACIARONI '55 SCHOL- ARSHIP. This endowed memorial schol- arship for geography, established by the Paciaroni family, is awarded annually to an undergraduate geography major or graduate student for enrichment activities or career/professional development. Recipients are required to have a 3.0 GPA in geography major and are chosen by the Department of Geography faculty.
THEODORA PANDEL MEMORI- AL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP. This award is presented through the generos- ity of Praxiteles Pandel, retired associate professor of piano. EDITH HARMON PARKER BLACK CAUCUS ALUMNI CHAP- TER SCHOLARSHIP. This scholar- ship was established through the estate of Edith Harmon Parker '33 and is awarded to a student with good academ- ic standing studying a discipline related to human relations, with preference given to black students. HILLARY H. PARRY MEMORL\L SCHOLARSHIP. An annual award to a junior music smdent, granted for scholar- ship, citizenship, and achievement in vocal study. The scholarship is in remembrance of a former teacher of voice. A 2.0 overall GPA and a 2.5 music GPA are required. BLANCHE STRETCH PETERSON PIANO/ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded to an incom- ing freshman from New Jersey whose main area of performance is the piano or organ, with preference given to a student from Salem or Cumberland counties. PHI MU ALPHA SINFONL\, POW- ELL MIDDLETON AWARD. An annual award in memory of S. Powell Middleton is presented by the Rho Sigma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia men's music fraternity. It is based on out- standing musicianship, scholarship, and character. Applications are made to the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
WILLL\M PYLE PHILIPS SCHOL- ARSHIPS. Awarded annually to juniors and seniors who are natives of Chester County on the basis of demonstrated scholastic ability. Funds are available for approximately eight scholarships to cover the basic tuition. Application forms may be secured in the Office of Financial Aid. 'PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP. These merit-based, renewable scholar- ships are awarded to incoming freshmen
based on the successfiil completion of an academic high school program, SAT or ACT scores, high school rank, and aca- demic record. For additional informa- tion and application forms, contact the Office of Admissions.
PRESSER SCHOLARSHIP. This is a grant of $1,000, consisting of $500 from the Theodore Presser Foundation and $500 from the College of Visual and Performing Arts, to be applied toward tuition in a student's senior year. It is awarded by the president of the University to the student majoring in music who achieved the highest cumula- tive GPA at the end of the junior year, having completed no less than 95 credits at West Chester University. During the recipient's senior year, the student will be known as the Presser Scholar, denot- ing a reward for excellence with the hope that the award will help the stu- dent not only financially, but also in his/her future career.
N. RUTH REED HEALTH DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is sponsored by the West Chester University Department of Health. Applicants must be students at West Chester University (specifically, undergraduate health majors with sopho- more academic stams or better), possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrate high moral character, posi- tive personality traits, and evidence of genuine interest and aptitude in working in the health field. For information con- tact the Department of Health.
WINIFRED PIERSOL REESER '43 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship supports an upperclass student who is committed to the field of kinesiol- ogy and maintains a GPA of at least 3.0.
REISS FOREIGN STUDIES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. Retired faculty member Mary Ann Reiss created this scholarship for students majoring in French, German, Russian, or Spanish who plan to study abroad.
FRANCIS J. REYNOLDS SCHOL- ARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded by the Department of Chemistry to a chemistry major who has successfiJly completed one year at the University. Applications are available through the Department of Chemistry.
LEAH GALLAGHER RIDDLE '41 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was established as a memori- al to alumna Leah Gallagher Riddle '41 by her family and friends. It will be
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awarded annually to an exemplary upper- class student whose major is in early childhood and/or elementary education. ALFRED D. ROBERTS FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP. This fiind was established in honor of Dr. Alfred D. Roberts, professor of foreign languages at West Chester University fi-om 1959 through 1988. He founded the Department of Foreign Languages and the Junior Year Abroad program at West Chester, and served as the president of the Faculty Senate. The scholarship recipient will be a student with outstanding achievement in the study of a foreign lan- guage but does not need to have a major or minor in foreign language. SARTOMER COMPANY ENVI- RONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP. A $1,500 annual environmental award is presented to a sophomore or junior who is a Pennsylvania resident and has fulfilled a number of chemistry courses including the chemistry of the environment course. Recipients must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a 3.2 GPA in the sci- ences as well as write an essay judged by a company representative. MABEL KRING SCHAFFER '10 SCHOLARSHIP. This award was estab- lished in memory of Mabel Kring Schaffer through the estate of her daugh- ter, Nancy E. Schaffer, class of 1949. It will be awarded to a worthy student with financial need as determined by the offices of Admissions and Financial Aid. ANNE M. SCHAUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. The Anne M. Schaub Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a kinesiology major who is entering the second semester of the sophomore year. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. CLARENCE SCHOCK FOUNDA- TION SCHOLARSHIPS. The Clarence Schock Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships for four years of study at West Chester Universit)' at a rate of $1,000 per year ($4,000 total value). High school students qualified for college admission or high school gradu- ates who have not attended college on a fiill-time basis may compete for a Schock Foundation Scholarship when their legal residences are located in the foUowing Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York. A student attending the Shippensburg, Boyertown, Spring- Ford, or Williams Valley High Schools in Pennsylvania whose residence is outside the aforemen-
tioned area is considered in the SICO Company service area and may apply for a scholarship. No distinction is made on the basis of sex, race, or religious belief SCHOOL OF MUSIC STRING SCHOLARSHIP. Two scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who are string majors.
EVERETT E. SHAFFER MEMORI- AL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. Established by R. Ehzabeth Wyers Shaefer '44 in memory of her husband, this scholarship assists a performing musician enrolled in any music degree program with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA with a minimum 2.5 GPA in music.
DR. AHMAD H. SHAMSEDDINE MEMORIAL AWARD. An annual award is given to an outstanding student in the field of business/economics, in memory of Dr. Ahmad H. Shamseddine, associate professor of economics, who died in 1971. VIOLA B. SHAY SCHOLARSHIP (VOICE). Viola B. Shay was the beloved aunt of Mr. Tom Gordon, who established this scholarship. Ms. Shay was a soprano who was active in the Matinee Music Club of Philadelphia for many years. This schol- arship is awarded annually to a talented incoming vocal major as selected by the vocal/choral faculty. JANE ELIZABETH SHEPPARD VOCAL/CHORAL SCHOLARSHIP. This award was established in honor of Jane E. Sheppard upon her retirement in May 1987 after 34 years of service in the Department of Vocal and Choral Music. The recipient of this monetary award will be selected on the basis of outstand- ing participation in vocal and choral activities, which must include four semesters of Chamber Choir, scholar- ship, and personal qualifications. JESSE V. SILVANO SCHOLAR- SHIP. This scholarship was estabUshed in memory of Jesse V. Silvano, a West Chester University student. To qualify, recipients must be a sophomore, junior, or first-semester senior, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be committed to complet- ing an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, have an interest in attending law school, be active in campus or communi- ty activities, and have financial need. ROB SIMON MEMORIAL AWARD. This award has been established by Joseph and Janice Simon, alumni of the School of Music, and the late Dr. Irving H. Cohen, a member of the School of Music faculty for many years, in memory
of Rob Simon, who was a double bass major at the University. The competition is open to double bass majors during their junior or senior year. VINCENT D. AND MARY R. SKA- HAN SCHOLARSHIP. The scholar- ship, in honor of Vincent D. and Mary R. Skahan, benefits graduating seniors from West Catholic High School who have been accepted for admission to West Chester University. Recipients must have a cumulative B average upon graduation from West Catholic. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA. The minimum award is currently $500. GREG SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. An annual scholar- ship of $100 is presented by the baseball club in memory of a former baseball cap- tain and president of the baseball club. W. W. SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST. The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust was established in 1977 under the will of William Wikoff Smith, an impor- tant supporter of educational opportunity in the Delaware Valley. Established through his will, the W. W. Smith Charitable Trust has carried on Smith's work. Funds from this program are used to support students from middle-income famihes who might not qualify for other aid. The funds also support students enrolled in the academic development program at West Chester University. For additional information, contact the direc- tor of the academic development pro- gram or the Office of Financial Aid. SOPHOMORE MUSIC EDUCA- TION SCHOLARSHIP. Three schol- arships are given annually to music edu- cation sophomores. University citizen- ship and musical performance as well as a 2.0 overall GPA and a 2.5 music GPA are required. Apphcations are made to the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
SOPHOMORE MUSIC SCHOLAR- SHIPS. These awards are presented annu- ally to three sophomore music students, one each in the areas of instrumental, vocal, and keyboard. Recipients must exhibit good citizenship and performance skills, as well as have an overall 2.0 GPA and a 2.5 GPA in music. Auditions for the scholarships are held in the fall semester. CHARLES A. SPRENKLE EN- DOWED SCHOLARSHIP. Created by family and friends, this scholarship honors Dr. Charles A. Sprenkle, who joined the faculty in 1955 and was appointed dean of
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the School of Music in 1971. The schol- arship is awarded annually, at the begin- ning of the fall semester, for tuition assis- tance to the sophomore who achieved the highest grade point average during the previous year as a full-time fireshman enrolled in the School of Music. DR. ETHEL M. STALEY SCHOL- ARSHIP. Established in memory of Dr. Ethel M. Staley, who taught French at West Chester from 1930 to 1952, this scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding graduate or undergraduate student in French.
JANE B. SWAN SCHOLARSHIP. Sponsored by the Women's Institute of West Chester University, a scholarship of approximately $500 is awarded annu- ally to a woman student who is complet- ing an interrupted education. Application forms are available at the Women's Center and the Office of Financial Aid.
DR. CHARLES S. SWOPE SCHOL- ARSHIP FOUNDATION. A Memorial Scholarship Trust Foundation established by Charles E. Swope and Richard M. Swope in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Swope. Dr. Swope served as president of West Chester University for a quarter of a century. Applicants must be fiiU-time students enrolled in their junior year. Scholarships are $1,000 each; up to 15 may be award- ed annually. Applications must be filed on or before April 1. Selection is made during May with scholarships commenc- ing in September.
WILLIAM A. AND BARBARA V. TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIPS. Mrs. Barbara Taylor Toland established this endowed scholarship in memory of her first husband of 35 years, William A. Taylor. Two renewable. Mi-tuition scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen, one to a Chichester High School graduate and one to a Sun Valley High School graduate. The recipients are to be deserving students who have not qualified for any other scholarships or financial aid at the University. S. ELIZABETH TYSON MEMORI- AL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding undergrad- uate student in the Department of Communicative Disorders.
ROBERT M. VALYO SCHOLAR- SHIP. The scholarship honors Chief Robert M. Valyo, who served as chief of police in Whiteland Township, Chester County. To qualify, recipients must be criminal justice majors entering their junior or senior year and have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0. The minimum award is currendy $500. JOY VANDEVER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. Established by the friends of Joy Vandever upon her retire- ment from the West Chester University faculty, this scholarship is awarded to a music major who finishes among the top 50 percent in the Parry Junior Year Voice Competition. EARLE C. WATERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was established in memory of Earle C. Waters, former professor of health and physical education and coach of nationally renowTied soccer, track, and gymnastics teams. Awards wall be made to students demonstrating financial need who have completed their first year with a GPA of no less than 2.8 in the Department of Kinesiology with a concentration in the teaching of health and physical education, and who have demonstrated qualities of a well-rounded citizen by participating in and contributing to the success of University or community-sponsored activ- ities. Awards wiU be made by a committee from the College of Health Sciences. WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS. These one-time scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who demonstrate high academic achievement. MYNN DIEFENDERFER WHITE '27 HONORS SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship has been endowed in honor of Mynn Diefenderfer White by her husband, Paul, her two children, Cynthia and Jim, and three of her grandchildren. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a rising junior who is a member in good standing of the University honors program, is active in the Honors Student Association, and who demonstrates leadership in the cam- pus community. The award is renewable for the second year provided the recipi- ent maintains the standards for which they were initially selected.
HARRY WILKINSON MUSIC THE- ORY SCHOLARSHIP. This scholar- ship is awarded to a sophomore music student during the spring semester on the basis of talent and achievement in the areas of music theory, ear-training, and sight singing. The scholarship fund has been established by Dr. Harry Wilkinson, retired professor in the Department of Music Theory and Composition. LOIS WILLL^VIS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship was established by Lois Williams, the former choral conductor and vocal professor who retired in 1991 after 36 years of service to the University. It is awarded to a smdent in any music degree program within the School of Music who has earned a mini- mum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all music subjects. The smdent must be at least in his or her third semester of Concert Choir. The candidate for this scholarship will be selected by the conductor of the Concert Choir and will be presented to a student whose leadership and responsibility as a member of the Concert Choir is an obvious indication of this person's potential as a musician/educator.
DR. CARLOS ZIEGLER SCHOL- ARSHIP. This $500 award is presented annually to a junior student majoring in early childhood or elementary education. The recipient must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and show leadership and poten- tial as an early childhood or elementary teacher.
RUTH WALDMAN ZOLL SCHOLARSHIP. This fiind was estab- lished through the generosity of the late Mrs. Ruth Waldman Zoll '28. These scholarships are especially for students who have significant need. One scholar- ship each year is reserved for a student entering the University from a high school in Berks County where Mrs. ZoU resided. Award amounts vary and appli- cation forms may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid.
•Students accepted to the University prior to January 15 who have demonstrated outstanding achievement will be invited to apply for these merit scholarships. Candidate selection is based on academic performance, involvement, and accom- plishment, and is determined by the University Scholarship Committee.
Student Affairs
The administration of West Chester Universin- is commirted to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students. To accomplish this mission, the Division of Student Affairs provides a variet)' of services and programs to com- plement the classroom experience. The goal of the division is to assist students in their intellectual, social, and psychologi- cal growth and to contribute to develop- ing a campus communitv' where knowl- edge, citizenship, critical thinking, and social concerns are basic values. Offices within the Student Affairs Division include Athletics, Career De- velopment, Children's Center, Counsel- ing and Psychological Services, Greek Life and Student Organizations, Health Services, Judicial Affairs and Community Development, Multicultural Affairs, New Student Programs, Recreation and Leisure Programs, Residence Life and Housing, Service Learning and Volun- teer Programs, Sykes Student Union, and the Women's Center. The Division of Student AifaLrs also offers services for commuter and off-campus students and for lesbian, gay, and bisexual students. The administration believes that stu- dents should share the responsibility for governing their community and should have a voice in shaping the objectives of the University. Through a democratical- ly constructed student government and committee structure, the administration, facult)', and student body seek to work together on behalf of the general welfare of the University.
Classification of Students
Students who attend West Chester University are classified for administra- tive purposes into two categories.
(1) RESIDENT STUDENTS These students live in housing facilities operated by the University. Residents of North Campus resi- dence halls are required to choose from four University meal plans. (See "Meal Fee" on page 10.) Those residents living in the South Campus apartment complex are not required to be on a meal plan; how- ever, they may choose any meal plan option if they are interested.
(2) OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS This classification covers students who travel or commute to and
from their legal residences, as well as students who hve away from the homes of their parents or legal guardians in a dwelling that is not supervised or approved by the University.
Services
Residence Life and Housing Services
The Office of Residence Life and Housing Services is responsible for creat- ing and maintaining an environment in each housing facility that encourages aca- demic, social, and emotional growth. Each facility is staffed with trained per- sonnel who are available 24 hours a day to provide services, assistance, and a vari- ety of information. AH resident students are given and encouraged to read the resi- dential handbook, A Guide to Residential Living, which contains valu- able information on all services, policies, and responsibilities pertaining to all hous- ing facilities. The Office of Residence Life and Housing Services is located in 238 Sykes Student Union, 610-436-3307. On-Campus Housing The Universitv'-owned residence halls on the North Campus provide accommoda- tions for approximately 2,600 students Ln primarily double-occupancy accommoda- tions. In addition, the University-owned South Campus apartment complex houses almost 500 residents in four- or five-per- son, fiiUy flimished units with each bed- room having either single or double occu- pancy. Arrangements for these housing options are made for the academic year. All students are eligible for campus hous- ing for their entire academic career if appropriate deadlines are met. The Universit)', through the Fund for West Chester University, also offers other housing options on campus that are referred to as affiliated housing. University Hall, a suite-style residence hall on North Campus, and The Village at West Chester University, an apartment complex on the South Campus, are available to curent students beyond their first year and incoming transfer students on a space- available basis. These facilities offer all the same opportunities found in University- owned housing, but are managed through an arrangement with a private corporation. Housing Assignments. The Office of Residence Life and Housing Services
makes the housing assignments for all students living in all University-owned housing. The management company hired to operate affiliated housing (University Hall and The Village at WCU) makes housing arrangements for these facilities. AH assignments are made without discrimination. Only individuals of the same gender will be assigned as roommates, suite mates, or in the same apartment unit. Each room has basic fixr- nishings for comfortable living, and the students may make them more homelike with their own accessory additions. During orientation, students are informed about the services and equip- ment fiirnished by the University and those necessities that they must supply for themselves. Lounge and recreation areas, television, and a varietv' of other facilities and conveniences provide a pleasant setting for student life in each residence hall. Services are also available in a central location in the apartment complexes.
Transfer Students. Transfer students are admitted both as resident students and as commuting students. Those transfer students who desire on-campus housing should indicate this at the time they apply for admission to the University. Married Students. The University has no housing facilities for married students with their spouses or for students with children or dependents. Prior to registra- tion, they wiU need to secure their own accommodations in the community. Readmitted Students. Students readmit- ted to the University are eligible for on- campus housing unless a specific disci- plinary sanction would prohibit such occupancy. Interested students should contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing Services for specific informa- tion about the application process. Policy for Withdrawals. Resident students must vacate their Universir\'-owned resi- dence hall or apartment within 24 hours of completing the withdrawal form in the Office of the Registrar. Resident students must secure the signature of the assistant director of housing prior to vacating their residence hall or apart- ment. Information regarding with- drawals from affiliated housing may be obtained by calling 610-436-2368.
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Students with Disabilities. Students must be able to care for themselves indepen- dently or arrange for services that will allow them to perform normal life func- tions in the context of a residential set- ting, including, but not limited to, bathing, dressing, and other personal-care issues. This requirement may be met by having a live-in, personal-care attendant, within certain restrictions. Some accom- modations are also available for students who have special needs. Additional infor- mation, including available services and penalties for noncompliance, can be obtained by contacting the director of housing services at 610-436-3307. The full text of the policies and procedures are found in the WCU Handbook on Disabilities, the "Guide to Residential Living," or on the Universit)' web page at www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.lif/'. Dining Accommodations AH students residing in a North Campus residence halls must be on the University meal plan as a condition of occupancy. Students with medical prob- lems who cannot meet this requirement may request a meal waiver. Residents of the South Campus Apartment Complex and Village at WCU, as well as off- campus and commuting students, may purchase any meal plan offered or obtain meals at the transient rates. A number of variable, block, and flex- only meal plans are available. Details of these plans, as well as the costs, are on page 10 of the "Fees and Expenses" sec- tion of this catalog. AH meal plans may be used in the fol- lowing locations: Lawrence Dining Hall; the Diner, C- Stores/Grill operations; and the Ram's Head Food Court. National brands, such as Chick-fil-A, Subway, Einstein's Bagels, and Freshens will take cash and flex only.
Off-Campus and Commuter Services
Services to Off-Campus and Commuter Students, which are coordinated by the associate director of Sykes Student Union, include the Off-Campus Housing Service, advising the Off-Campus and Commuter Association, and serving as a community resource agent in areas related to off-campus and commuting students. Additional services provided to off-cam- pus students include landlord/tenant legal aid information and development of long-range plans and research on the profile and needs of off-campus students.
The associate director of Sykes Student Union and Off-Campus and Commuter Services is located in 116 Sykes Student Union, 610-436-2984.
Off-Campus Housing
Smdents who choose to live in the com- munity must secure their own living accommodations. Off-Campus and Commuter Services will assist students in fmding housing by providing up-to-date listings of available housing. These listings are available in Sykes Student Union and may also be accessed on the Internet at http://www.wcupa.edu/public/och.
Bookstore
The Smdent Services, Inc. Bookstore is located on the ground floor of Sykes Student Union. The Bookstore sells both new and used textbooks for all WCU courses as well as school and art supplies. Textbooks may also be purchased on the store's web site. The SSI Bookstore also stocks best sellers, a variety of general interest literature, and a wide selection of reference books, as well as study and teacher aids. SSI Bookstore offers a com- plete Une of official WCU imprinted clothing and an array of gifts that can be purchased on the store's web site. Greeting cards, groceries, snacks, and laundry supplies are also available in the Bookstore. Services offered include film processing, special orders for computer software and general interest books (at no extra cost), UPS shipping, and daily book buybacks. AH major credit cards, SSI EZPay, and personal checks, accompa- nied by a valid ID, are accepted. The Bookstore hours are as follows: Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Samrday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (hours are subject to change). For additional convenience, the store offers extended operating hours at the begin- ning of each semester. For more infor- mation call 610-436-BOOK or visit the web site at www.click2ssi-bookstore.com.
Bus Transportation on Campus
The University provides bus service from North to South Campus (and return) during the spring and fall semesters. The buses run from 7:15 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekdays, from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays, and from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Sundays. On North Campus, the buses stop at University Avenue and Church Street, and also in front of WajTie Hall. On South Campus the buses stop at the Russell L. Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center, McCoy Center, the South
Campus Apartment Complex, and Q_and R Lots. A new East Campus bus loop will mn through M Lot to Franklin and Linden streets and return to campus from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bus schedules are available at resi- dence hall desks or the Student Union Information Center. There is no bus ser- vice during the summer. Students using the bus service should be advised that it is impossible to provide timely transportation between the North and South Campus within the standard 10-minute class break. Therefore, stu- dents should plan and develop class schedules that allow time to be trans- ported between the two campuses through the use of open class periods.
Career Planning and Placement Services
The professional staff of the Twardowski Career Development Center assists stu- ■ dents in defining career goals, relating academic preparation to these goals, and eventually helping in the search for internships and part-time/fuU-time career opportunities. These services are available throughout the entire calendar year in Lawrence Center, second floor. A career information library is available for brows- ing and research. Graduate school refer- ence material is maintained for students considering graduate school. Other activ- ities of the Twardowski Career Develop- ment Center include seminars, on-cam- pus interviews and job fairs with poten- tial employers, resume critique, resume referral, electronic resume databases, and a job posting system. Additional information is available at http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.car/.
The Twardowski Career Development Center is located in 106 Lawrence Center, 610-436-2501, or e-mail cdc@wcupa.edu.
Children's Center
The Children's Center provides afford- able, quality child care on campus for children of smdents and employees of the University. The center offers a develop- mentally based educational program for children ages three to six years with a summer program for ages three to 12. A multiple-child discount of 20 percent is available. Snacks are provided by the cen- ter, with parents providing a bag lunch. Located on the ground floor of McCarthy Hall, the Children's Center is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and all required registration
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material must be completed prior to enrollment. Enrollment for each semester begins when the schedule of courses is available from the OfiFice of the Registrar.
The Children's Center also offers a wide range of opportunities for involvement by students such as:
• Practicum experiences in the fields of early childhood education, social work, and nursing;
• Volunteer programs with the Depart- ment of Social Work, community service programs, Greek organiza- tions, and individual students;
• Paid part-time aide positions through the Work Study program and Student Services, Inc. fiinding;
• Classroom participation through the departments of Music Education, Kinesiology, and Foreign Languages.
For more information contact the Children's Center at 610-436-2388.
Counseling and Psychological Services Department
The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services (the CounseUng Center) is located on the second floor of Lawrence Center, 610-436-2301. Services are available to all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The Counseling Center includes Ucensed psychologists, consult- ing psychiatrists, and graduate-level trainees wdth whom students may dis- cuss their concerns in strict confidence.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Since the Counseling Center provides services for a wide range of concerns, each student's experience wLU be tailored to his or her needs. Students may wish to improve their interpersonal skills, resolve personal conflicts, or clarify their educational or vocational choices. Any of the following approaches may be imple- mented to address a student's concerns:
1. Individual psychological counseling consists of a one-to-one experience where the focus is on resolving person- al conflicts and conflicts with others, and on improving the student's exper- tise at making meaningfiil choices, h may also help people avoid choosing behaviors that restrict personal growth and undermine their well-being.
2. Group counseling consists of a small number of peers with one or two counselors. Such groups meet once each week to help group members learn about themselves. Groups may or may not have a specific focus. Past
groups with a focus have included students who have experienced the death of a parent, bad habits which block personal growth, eating disor- ders, and assertiveness training. General counseling groups have included those for interpersonal prob- lem solving and for female students.
3. Individual vocational counseling
consists of a one-to-one experience that focuses on clarifying the student's choice of concentration and vocation. Vocational choice is most solid when it is the outgrowTih of understanding oneself Such understanding is advanced by the thoughtfiil explo- ration of values, interests, and abilities.
4. Testing may include psychological or vocational interest tests which can clarify educational and vocational planning. The student and counselor can determine whether such testing might be helpful. Arrangements also can be made at the Counseling Center for taking the Miller Analogies Test, a graduate school admissions examination.
5. Consultation services for staff and faculty are available on a hmited basis. Psychologists may be able to assist with crises, program planning, group and interpersonal communica- tions, and referral to other agencies.
Greek Life and Student Organizations
The Office of Greek Life and Student Organizations coordinates three distinct, yet interrelated, programming areas. It advises West Chester University's frater- nity and sorority community, compris- ing 22 inter(national) chapters, on their service projects, community activities, scholarship support programs, recruit- ment and new member programs, and other related matters. In addition, the office works with four governing/pro- gramming councils, three Greek affiliat- ed honor societies, and the Camp Dreamcatcher fund-raiser. The office also is responsible for the registration and coordination of all 204 recognized student clubs and organizations. In con- junction with the Student Leadership Project Team, the office creates and implements a multidimensional student leadership program. See the office's web site at http://iws.wcupa.edu/greek/. The Office of Greek Life and Student Organizations is located in 238 Sykes Student Union, 610-436-2117.
Health Services
The University Health Center is staffed by a medical and health education team of physicians and nurses who are avail- able to meet first-aid needs and to treat acute illnesses and minor surgical condi- tions. Gynecological services, including testing for pregnancy and sexually trans- mitted diseases, contraceptive counsel- ing, and routine examinations, are also available. Nutritional services, HIV test- ing, and health/wellness education are also offered through the Health Center. The University is not responsible for any additional medical. X-ray, or surgical services or hospitalization.
All students are required to pay a health service fee at the beginning of each semester; the fee covers all office visits. Many medications are available at a nominal fee. Allergy injections also are given at the Health Center.
The University requires that all students have a medical history form, along with verification of a current physical examina- tion, on file in the Health Center. Certain prematriculation immunizations are also required. Forms for these requirements are mailed to students prior to registration.
The University Health Center is located on the second floor of Wayne Hall, 610-436-2509. Services are available to currently enrolled students onlv. When school is in session, the Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during fall and spring semesters. Summer hours are provided weekdays only from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All visits are by appointment.
Insurance Programs
Because of the unpredictable nature of medical and surgical emergencies, all students are encouraged to be covered by a health insurance program. Student insurance plans are offered through the Health Center. Information on the insurance program is mailed to students prior to registration or may be obtained from the University Health Center.
Insurance requirements may be mandat- ed by specific departments and/or ath- letic programs. Refer to the appropriate section in the catalog for fiirther infor- mation on these requirements.
Liability Insurance Requirement for Students in Nursing. See the section describing the Department of Nursing.
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Student Physical Ejcaminations
A physical examination is required for all entering and transfer students. The University' Health Center reser\'es the right to request an annual ph}'sical exam- ination by the family physician tor an)- student suffering from a chronic illness. No student will be permitted to register for classes untO a histor)- and physical examination report is completed and filed. These forms are available at the Universirs' Health Center and are mailed to students prior to registration.
Communicable Diseases
A current report of a negative tuberculin test or chest X-ray showing no active tuberculosis (TB) is mandated by the Pennsvlvania Department ot Education for all senior student teachers and all junior or sophomore students participat- ing in a field experience in the public schools. The TB test can be given at the Health Center for a nominal charge. All students born after 1957 must show evidence of immunization involving other communicable diseases and booster shots against measles. Highly recommended vaccines include a series of three Hepatitis B injections, and a single injection of meningococcal vaccine. The American College Health Association recommends that all college students under the age of 30 consider getting v'accinated against meningococcal disease. Penns}'lvania state law requires the meningococcal v^accine for all students living in Universit}' housing. Guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control wiU be adhered to and revised as appropriate to protect the health of those in the Universit}' community. Because of the potential for transmission of several infectious diseases, all students utilizing injectable medicines will be required to show evidence of satisfactory disposal of needles and sviinges. The Health Center will provide free disposal of medical waste.
Judicial Affairs and Community Development
West Chester University's judicial system is the responsibility' of the Office of the Dean of Students and is overseen by the diretor of Judicial Affairs and Commu- nitv Development. In accordance with the University's Mission and Values Statements, the Universitv' is committed to providing a sound educational envi- ronment for intellectual pursuits. Accordingly, a set of behavioral stan- dards has been created to maintain a
safe and secure campus environment. The West Chester Universitv' Student Code of Conduct, found in Section III of the Ram's Eye View, translates those acts that constitute unacceptable behav- ior for the Universitv's students and stu- dent organizations. Students and stu- dent organizations accept the responsi- bility to abide bv all Universitv' rules and regulations. In addition to these rules and regulations, students are expected to obey federal, state, and local laws. The University, for educational purposes, has the right to review any action taken by local law enforcement agencies regard- ing students. If off-campus behavior affects the Universitv' in any way, a stu- dent may be charged with a violation of the West Chester University Student Code of Conduct. Proven failure to meet this obUgation will justify appro- priate disciplinarv' action. As members of the University commu- nitv, students have the right:
• To participate in all activities of the University, free from any form of harassment or discrimination;
• To personal privacv' except otherwise provided bv' the law; and
• To procedural due process in all action arising from violations of Universitv regulations.
Along with those rights, students have the responsibility:
• To respect the rights and property of others
• To become fuUy acquainted with the pubhshed Universitv' regulations and to comply with them; and
• To recognize that their actions reflect on the entire University community.
The Office for Judicial Affairs and Communitv' Development also works collaboratively with administrators, fac- ulty, staff, and student leaders to devel- op educational programs designed to promote community building activities, consistent with the West Chester University Values Statement. Such efforts have a special emphasis on civili- ty, respect for individuals, teamwork, conflict resolution, and academic integrit)'. The Office for Judicial Affairs and Communitv Development is located in 238 Sykes Union, 610-436-3511.
Mail Service
The University has an on-campus post office located on the second floor of Lawrence Center. Commuting students requesting a mail box must show a need for the box by apphing to Off-Campus
and Commuter Services, located in 116 Sykes Student Union, 610-436-2984, which will approve or disapprove the request depending on the availabilit)' of a limited number of mail boxes and the demonstrated lack of alternative mail receipt options for the student. Resident students receive their mail at their resi- dence halls. To ensure prompt delivery, mail sent to North Campus resident stu- dents should show the student's name, room number, the name of the residence hall, and the Univ'ersit\''s name and address (West Chester Universitv, West Chester, PA 19383); for University Hall only, mail should have this information as well as the street address, 180 University Ave. Mail sent to South Campus residence students should show the student's name, 839 South Campus Drive, Box #, West Chester, PA 19382- 2401. Mail to The Village at WCU should include the student's name, building/unit number/bedroom letter, 181 Carey Dr., West Chester, PA 19382-2401. (Do not include WCU in the South Campus addresses.)
Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is dedicated to the development of multi- cultural sensitivit)', understanding, and appreciation of diversity' among stu- dents. The office develops and imple- ments comprehensive programs aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of the multicultural student. The staff of the Office of Multicultural Affairs also serve as consultants to other University offices regarding multicultural students and aids in projects focused on improv- ing the general campus climate. The office is located in 238 Sykes Student Union, 610-436-3273.
New Student Programs
The Office of New Student Programs coordinates orientation and outreach programs for freshman and transfer stu- dents. Orientation programs include summer, fall, and Januarv' sessions. West Chester's orientation programs are designed to introduce new students to the Universitv' and acquaint them with the academic, student services, and social aspects of college Ufe. Attendance at orientation is required. Outreach efforts include participation in Fall Welcome Back activities, coordina- tion of the Learning Communities Project, and Family Day. A variety of social and educational programs are
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offered during the first year to aid new students in making a successfiil transi- tion to West Chester University. The Office of New Student Programs is located in 236 Sykes Student Union, 610-436-3305.
Public Safety
West Chester University is concerned about the safety and welfare of all cam- pus members and is committed to pro- viding a safe and secure environment. Campus security is the responsibility of the University's Department of Public Safety, located in the Peoples Building at the corner of Church Street and University Avenue. Because no campus is isolated from crime, the University has developed a series of policies and procedures to ensure that every possible precautionary measure is taken to protect members of the University community while they are on campus. Public Safety pro\'ides a "Safe Walk" program to escort individuals to and from campus locations. Van trans- portation is also available for the physical- ly challenged. In addition, Public Safet)' provides assistance for those needing help in jump-starting a car or those who have locked themselves out of their vehicle. A ftill explanation of the University's secu- rity policies and procedures, as well as additional pertinent information, appears in a publication called "Your Safety Is Our Concern," which is available from the Office of Admissions, the Department of Public Safety, and the Public Safety web site: www.wcupa.edu/_Information/AFA/ publicsafety/.
Vehicle Registration
All University parking lots require a cur- rent Universit)' parking permit or pass to be displayed on all vehicles. Visitors to campus are asked to park in the Sharpless Street Garage located at Sharpless and Church streets. AH employees and eligible students desiring to use designated park- ing lots must register their vehicle with the Department of Public Safety Parking Services Office and purchase/obtain a parking permit. Parking permits are non- refiindable and may only be used by the registered purchaser. Permits are not transferable between Individuals nor may they be resold. All West Chester University parking permits are the proper- ty of West Chester University.
Resident students with 90 credits or more and commuter students with 30 credits or more are eligible to purchase a
North Campus permit. Residents of the South Campus apartments with 30 or more credits are eligible to purchase a permit for that area only. Freshman resi- dent students are not permitted to bring cars to campus. A freshman is defined as one having earned fewer than 30 credits prior to the fall semester. Other students must park at South Campus Q.and R lots. Shuttle bus service is provided between South and North campuses. The annual registration fee is established by the CouncU of Trustees. Specific reg- istration procedures will be announced yearly.
A valid student ID, nonsuspended opera- tor's license, and vehicle registration card must be presented at the time the vehicle is registered. The parking permit should be placed in the vehicle immediately. Instructions on placement are on the reverse side of the permit. Mutilated or defaced parking permits must be replaced. Please contact the Department of Public Safet)' Parking Services Office for the current cost. The operation and registration of a vehicle must conform to commonwealth vehicle law and University regulations. For complete information regarding motor vehicles and registration, refer to the Motor Vehicle Regulations pamphlet available at the Public Safety Office and the Public Safet\' web site at www.wcupa.edu/ _Information/AFA/publicsafety/. Any change in the vehicle registration number must be reported to the Depart- ment of Public Safety immediately. Persons in violation of the parking rules and regulations are subject to ticketing and towing.
Parking fines are assessed at $10 up to $40 depending on the violation. The current towing charge is $65 plus the fee for the violation.
Service Learning and Volunteer Programs
The Office of Service Learning and Volunteer Programs promotes communi- t)' service within academic courses and as cocurricular activities. The office provides assistance to faculty who use community service as a teaching method and to stu- dents in need of service placements. In addition, the office works directly with more than 90 local agencies providing volunteer opportunities to WCU stu- dents. Throughout the year special events are planned, and the entire campus is invited to participate. West Chester University is a member of Pennsylvania
Campus Compact. The Office of Senice Learning and Volunteer Programs is open from August - May and is located in B-19 Killinger Hall, 610-436-3379.
Student Services, Incorporated (SSI)
Student Services, Incorporated (SSI) is a not-for-profit organization primarily designed to serve the students of West Chester University. The objective of this corporation is to initiate, regulate, and operate the financial matters of all cocur- ricular student activities. Such activities include the management of the campus bookstore, student publications, student organizations, check cashing/ticket ser- vice, student programming, intercolle- giate athletics, and the graduate student association.
In fiscal matters and in various policy- making areas, the final authority rests with the president of the University. The SSI Business Office, 610-436-2955, is located in 259 Sykes Student Union.
Sykes Union Building
The Earl F. Sykes Union first opened in 1975 as the community center for West Chester University. Major renovations and a building expansion was completed in 1995 providing students with a new 102,000-square-foot facility.
Sykes Union, as a facility and an opera- tion, is designed to encourage all mem- bers of the campus communit\' to partici- pate in a wide variety of cultural, social, educational, and recreational programs. The multipurpose building features a 350-seat theater, a fitness center, a book- store, and an amusement game room, all on the ground floor. The first floor offers a dining area with seating for 350, an outdoor terrace, and a large food servery. Also included on the first floor is a 5,000-square-foot multipurpose room designed for dances, concerts, banquets, and lectures, as well as the union admin- istrative offices, Off-Campus and Commuter Services, and Information Center.
TTie second floor houses the Student Affairs offices of the Vice President, Dean of Students, Assistant Vice President, Residence Life and Housing, New Student Programs, Judicial Affairs and Community Development, Multiculmral Affairs, and Greek Life and Student Organizations. The Student Services, Inc. Business Office and the departments of Student Programming and Activities, along with student clubs and organiza- tions, are also located on the second floor.
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The third floor penthouse features a 22- unit computer lab, the Frederick Douglass study lounge, and seminar space. Sykes Union also houses 17 meeting rooms accommodating groups from five to 500. For information concerning Sykes Union please call the Information Center at 610-436-3360/2984.
Women's Center
The Women's Center addresses the spe- cial concerns particular to women, includ- ing the issues facing women students who enter the University from high school or return to college after time at home or in the job world. Located in Lawrence Center on the second floor, the Women's Center provides a lounge area for conver- sation, as well as study, peer ad\'ising, support for personal and professional issues, and special interest programs (lec- tures, films, concerts, etc.). For more information, including opportunities for student volunteers, call 610-436-2122.
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Student Activities on Campus
Student activities at West Chester University encompass a wide range of cul- tural, social, educational, and recreational programs for a diverse student population. The departments of Cocurricular Programs and Campus Activities, under the auspices of Student Services, Inc., take a leadership role in organizing and spon- soring joint or individual programs as part of their mission. One major role centers on ad\isoiy relationships with the Student Acti\dties Council, the major student pro- gramming organization on campus. Current movies, area band performances, national cultural entertainment acts, lec- tures (with a special emphasis on the "Leadership, Unir\', and Volunteerism, and Image Maker" - LLTVIAI - pro- grams), \'ariety lunchtime entertainment, and special events such as "Welcome Back" activities in September are all spon- sored by Campus Activities and the Student Activities Council. Homecoming, Family Day, Spring Weekend, and major concerts are additional special University events that unite many segments of the campus. TTie Cocurricular Programs and Campus Activities departments are locat- ed in 236 Sykes Student Union, 610-436- 2983 or 436-3037.
Students can become a vital force on campus through participation and involvement in student organizations and activities. AH students have an opportuni-
ty to attend campus events and/or join an organization that meets their individual needs. Leadership roles are alwa}'? avail- able; these opportunities to be active can become one of the more enriching experi- ences in student life. Becoming involved builds individual integrit)' and a sense of community — two desirable qualities in all aspects of life. Student activities and orga- nizations are the lifeblood of any campus environment, and West Chester Univer- sity has many such opportunities.
Student Organizations
Each October, an updated "Directory of Student Organizations" is printed that includes the names, addresses, and tele- phone numbers of aU presidents and advisers of more than 200 campus student organizations. For a comprehensive description of WCU student organiza- tions, refer to the Ram's Eye View Student Handbook, or contact the Office for Greek Life and Student Organizations, 238 Sykes Student Union, 610-436-2117. The following is the official list of all stu- dent organizations that were registered during the 2003-2004 academic year:
Student Governing/Campus Programming Organizations
Graduate Student Association Oft-Campus and Commuter Association Residence Hall Association Student Activities Council Student Government Association Sykes Union Advison' Board
Academic/Professional Organizations
Accounting Societ)'
Achemist Club
Anderson Mathematics Club
Anthropology Club of WCU
Art Association
Association for Childhood Education
International Athletic Training Club Contemporary Dance Company Council for Exceptional
Children/Special Education Criminal Justice Association-Lambda
Apha Epsilon Dance Production Workshop Darlington Biological Society Economics and Finance Society EngUsh Club
English Graduate Student Association Forensics French Club Geography Club German Club Graduate Social Work Student
Association History Club Honors Student Association
Institute of Management Accountants
Italian Club
Linguistics Club
National Association of Black
Accountants National Council of Teachers of English National Student Speech, Hearing and
Language Association Philosophy Club Pohtical Science Club Pre-Law Society Psychology Club
Respirator)' Care Student Organization Russian Club Social Work Club Society of Physics Students Sociology Club-Delta Alpha Tau Spanish Club
Student Dietetic Association Student Nurses' Association of
Pennsylvania (SNAP) Universit)' Theatre West Chester Association for the
Education of Young Children WCU Education Association/Student
PSEA, NEA Women in Communications Women in Science Women's Studies Club
Special Interest Organizations
Animal Rights Club
Anime Club
Asian American Organization
Association for Disability Awareness
(ADA) Black Men United Black Student Union Blues Society
Caribbean Island Association Chess Club College Democrats CoUege Repubhcans Dance Team EARTH (Environmental Association
for Repairing the Habitat) Feminist Majorit}- Alliance Hillel Jewish Student Union Homecoming Human Rights Coalition, Amnesty
International INDO-Indo- American Association International Student Organization LASO-Latino American Student
Organization LEAD-Leadership, Empowerment, and
Development LGBTA-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Transgendered Association Recreation and Leisure Programs Sistahs United Students for Life Through the Curtain Wiccan Society Women's Center Club
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Religious Organizations
Campus Crusade for Christ/Christian
Impact Catholic Newman Student Association/
Center Chosen Generation Outreach Ministries College Bible Fellowship Covenant Campus Fellowship CrossSeekers
Gospel Choir-Praise Project HUlel Jewish Student Union Latter Day Saints Student Association Lutheran Student Association Mushm Student Association University Christian Fellowship Young Life
Service Organizations
The Abbe Society
Alpha Phi Omega
Best Buddies
Circle K Club
Emergency Medical Services
Friars' Society
Habitat for Humanity
Phi Sigma Pi
Rotaract
University Ambassadors
Greek Letter Organizations Governing Councils
Black and Latino Greek Council Interfraternity Council Inter-Greek Council PanheUenic Council
Honoraries
Gamma Sigma Alpha Order of Omega Rho Lambda
Fraternities
Beta Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Delta Rho Omega Psi Phi Phi Beta Sigma Phi Kappa Sigma Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Phi EpsiJon Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi
Sororities
Alpha Phi Alpha Sigma Tau Alpha Xi Delta Chi UpsUon Sigma Delta Phi Epsilon Delta Zeta Phi Mu
Phi Sigma Sigma Sigma Gamma Rho Zeta Phi Beta Zeta Tau Alpha
Publications and Media Organizations
Daedalus
Media Advisory Board
The Quad
The Serpentine
WCUTV 5-West Chester University
Television WCUR-West Chester University Radio
Sports Clubs
Equestrian
Fencing
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse-Men
RoUer Hockey
Rugby-Men
Shotokan Karate
Skiing
Sports Club Council
Volleyball-Men
Water Polo-Women
Musical Organizations
American Choral Directors Association Brass Ensemble Chamber Choir Collegium Musicum Concert Band Concert Choir Criterions Jazz Ensemble Flute Ensemble Guitar Ensemble Kappa Kappa Psi Marching Band-"Golden Rams" Mastersingers Men's Chorus
Music Educator's National Conference- Chapter 21 (PCMEA) Opera Theatre Ensemble Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association Percussion Ensemble Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Saxophone Ensemble Sigma Alpha Iota Symphonic Band Symphony Orchestra Tau Beta Sigma Wind Ensemble Women's Choir
Honor Societies
Communication Studies-Pi Kappa Delta Communications-Lambda Pi Eta CounseUng-Chi Sigma lota Criminal Justice-Sigma Tau Omicron Economics-Omicron Delta Epsilon Education-Delta Kappa Gamma Education-Kappa Delta Pi Education-Phi Delta Kappa Educational Services-Chi Alpha Epsilon English-Sigma Tau Delta Foreign Languages-Alpha Mu Gamma Geography-Gamma Theta UpsUon Geology-Sigma Gamma Epsilon History-Phi Alpha Theta Kinesiology-Phi Epsilon Kappa
Leadership— Omicron Delta Kappa Literacy (Reading)- Alpha UpsUon Alpha Mathematical Sciences-Pi Mu Epsilon Music-Pi Kappa Lambda Nursing-Sigma Theta Tau Philosophy-Phi Sigma Tau Physics-Sigma Pi Sigma Pohtical Science-Pi Sigma Alpha Psychology-Psi Chi Social Science-Pi Gamma Mu Social Work-Phi Alpha Sociology-Alpha Kappa Delta Theater Arts-Alpha Psi Omega
Recreation and Leisure Programs
The Office of Recreation and Leisure Programs provides recreational and leisure-time activities for the University community.
Intramural Sports affords students the opportunity to participate in individual or team competitive activities. The Intra- mural Sports program promotes health, wellness, and physical fitness, as well as encourages the worthy use of leisure time. Regardless of ability level, every individual can experience successfiil participation in a variety of individual or team athletic events including flag football, basketball, soccer, floor hockey, and Softball. Sports Clubs are for students who enjoy organized sports other than varsity athlet- ics. Becoming a member of a club pro- vides opportunities for student leader- ship, instruction, socialization, competi- tion, and flin. Currently, West Chester University has 10 Sports Clubs: equestri- an, fencing, ice hockey, shotokan karate, men's rugby, skiing, men's volleyball, women's water polo, men's lacrosse, and roller hockey.
Outdoor recreational opportunities are conducted through the Outdoor Adventure Program which offers a variety of different trips and one-day activities for smdents throughout the year. Examples include canoeing, rafting, skiing, camping, and spelunking trips; ice skating nights; hiking, and horseback riding. In addition to scheduling trips, the Outdoor Adventure Program rents recreation equipment such as backpacking equip- ment, tents, sleeping bags, camping equip- ment, mountain bikes, and snow boards. For students who do not wish to partici- pate in a formal recreational program, Open Recreation provides days, times, and facilities in which students may par- ticipate in an informal recreational activ- ity. The semester calendar lists sched- uled days and times for utihzing swim- ming pools, weight rooms, indoor/out-
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door tracks, outdoor tennis courts, and basketball gymnasiums. Special Events include one-day programs such as skating nights, racquetball nights, or special tournaments such as the Foul Shooting Contest.
The Aerobics program is one of our most popular activities with over 800 students participating in 30 different aerobic and fitness sessions. The program provides regular aerobics, cardiostep, kickboxing, body-pump, speed cycling, and cross- training sessions. Registration and a nom- inal fee is required for participation. The Fitness Center in Sykes Student Union is designed to give students a professional setting for exercise and weight training. The Sykes Fitness Center is equipped with cardiovascular equipment, pin-selectorized equipment, and Olympic free weights. The center also includes an aerobics studio where all the aerobics sessions are held. A valid student ID is required for admission to the center, and an orientation session is also required for all participants. For more information on any program provided by the Office of Recreation and Leisure Programs, call 610-436-2131, or stop by Room 133 Ehinger Gymnasium.
Intercollegiate Athletic Program
West Chester University's Department of Athletics affirms academic excellence as the cornerstone in the Hfe of the stu- dent-athlete, placing the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience. By strengthening the inte- gration of athletic program objectives with academic and developmental goals, athletics support the University's mis- sion to meet student needs and interests.
Participation in athletics can serve to strengthen the student's integrity, sense of fairness, respect for others, and dedi- cation to goals. It also can provide the opportunity for enhancing interpersonal leadership skLUs. Both men and women can choose from a broad variety of team and individual sports. In addition, acad- emic support services are available for student-athletes, underscoring the com- mitment to scholastic success. The women's intercollegiate athletic pro- grams include basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf gymnastics, indoor track, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, sofirball, swimming and diving, tennis, outdoor track and field, and volleyball. The men's intercollegiate athletic programs include baseball, basketball, cross country, foot- ball, golf, indoor track, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, and outdoor track and field.
West Chester University is a Division II member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. The Division I field hockey program competes in the Atlantic 10. The Department of Athletics is located in the Russell L. Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center on South Campus, which has won national acclaim for the quahty and extent of its teaching, per- formance, and research facilities. Of special note is the one-acre gymnasium (which can be divided into six smaller, pneumatically sealed gyms), a natatori- um with two full-size swimming pools connected by a diving well, 20 lecture rooms, two dance studios, a multipur- pose room, a human performance labo-
ratory, an environmental health labora- tory, and two physical therapy rooms. This complex is surrounded by John A. Farrell Football Stadium and its new state-of-the-art lighting system; Serpico Baseball Stadium; and the brand-new South Campus Softball Complex, prac- tice and playing fields, tennis courts, and weight rooms. A new Ughted artificial surface athletic field is expected to be completed in the fall of 2004. It will serve as the home of the WCU Division I field hockey program, practice space for other varsity teams, and a center for recreation and intramurals.
Alumni Association
The West Chester University Alumni Association is an organization of more than 58,000 graduates of the University. The purpose of the Alumni Association is to promote the interests of West Chester University in all areas of acade- mic, cultural, and social needs, to strengthen the Alumni Association through a strong network of graduates, and to increase the awareness of alumni to the University's needs. The Alumni Association sponsors five major events on campus each year: Welcome to West Chester Day and Homecoming in the fall, Alumni Weekend in the spring, and Senior Days in December and May. The West Chester University Magazine, pubhshed three times each year, incorporates RAM- PARTS, providing all alumni with information on their classmates and events of interest.
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West Chester University's undergraduate programs include teaching certification programs, local certificate programs, and programs of study leading to the bache- lor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of music, bachelor of science in educa- tion, bachelor of science, bachelor of sci- ence in nursing, and bachelor of: social work. A complete Ust of undergraduate degree programs appears on page 55. Programs of study at the graduate level are also available. These are Usted on page 35 and are described in detail in the Graduate Catalog.
Honors Program
The University provides to able students vkrith outstanding achievements in schol- arship, community service, the arts, and/or leadership the opportunity to par- ticipate in a challenging honors program and to receive appropriate recognition when they complete the requirements. The aim of the honors program is to provide an inviting environment for aca- demically gifted and highly motivated students to interact and form a learning communit)' of peers, faculty, administra- tors, and staff that will challenge and enrich the students' college experience. Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, the honors program seeks cross-disciplinary connections in order to develop students' natural intellectual abilities and to chal- lenge them to employ those gifts on behalf of the larger communit}'. For this reason, the West Chester University hon- ors program considers "honors" more than a matter of strong grades. It means using the gift of knowledge to be an active and creative problem solver in both the cam- pus community and in the world. Honors is about building character and fostering a commitment of lifelong learning that can develop the leaders of the 21st century. Membership is competitive and based on attainment and maintenance of a cumula- tive 3.25 grade point average, regular enrollment in honors courses, and service to the campus community.
The program consists of 27 hours of cross-disciplinary core courses surround- ing the theme of community investment and leadership development that, along with a course drawn from mathematics or science, fiilfills the University's general education requirements. Certification for honors is achieved by the completion of
the core 27 hours, two upper-level honors seminars, and a capstone project. Seminars are special topic courses that rotate on a semester basis and are com- petitively selected by the Honors Council from faculty submissions. Such subjects have included "Leadership in South Airica," "Media Ethics," "Family Com- munication," "Vampires in Fiction, Film, and Folklore," "Peer-Assisted Learning," and "The Mexican Connection." The capstone project allows students to put theory into practice by inviting them to identify and investigate a problem in a community business, nonprofit agency, or research laboratory, and then work to solve the problem.
The honors supplemental certification program option exists for academically qualified students who have completed a minimum of 45 credits, maintain a mini- mum GPA of 3.25, and demonstrate active contributions and service to the co-curricular elements of the campus community. To receive the special hon- ors certificate award, students need to complete a minimum of 12 hours of honors course work at the 300/400 level and demonstrate active contributions and service to co-curricular elements of the campus community. Generally, a mini- mum of two 300-level or above courses is offered each semester. These small group (10-20 students) seminar offerings are interdisciplinaty/viTiting emphasis and have no prerequisites. Students may petition, on special circumstances, to substitute an HON 400-level indepen- dent study for three hours of credit.
Honors students who have successfiiUy completed their first year in the program may qualify for a Bonner AmeriCorps service -learning scholarship. An educa- tion voucher of $1,000 will be awarded to students who verify 300 hours of com- munity service during a calendar year.
The program provides housing in KiUinger Hall for on-campus residents. Rooms feature direct connection to the University computer system. Students also have membership in the Honors Student Association.
An Honors Council, which includes both faculty and students, sets the poli- cies of the program. A committee of that council, working with the director, determines the admission and retention
of students. Students completing the full honors program receive designation on their University transcript and the right to wear a medallion of achievement at commencement. Recognition at com- mencement is based on the student's academic record as of the completed semester prior to commencement.
Further information about the honors program - requirements, offerings, hous- ing, and the co-curricular activities of the Honors Student Association - is available from the Honors Program Office, Room 131 Francis Harvey Green Library, West Chester Universit\', West Chester, PA 19383; phone, 610-436-2996; fax, 610- 436-2620; e-mail, honors@wcupa.edu.
International Education
Established in 1973, the Center for International Programs is responsible for coordinating study abroad programs, international faculty exchanges, visits by foreign scholars, and international pro- grams for the campus and the broader community. In addition, the Center for International Programs actively pro- motes development of an international curriculum, facilitates internships and independent study abroad," and provides a varietv' of essential services for approxi- mately 130 international students and scholars from more than 60 countries.
Students are encouraged to paiticipate in semester or year-long study abroad pro- gram as well as summer study abroad pro- grams sponsored by West Chester University. The Center for International Programs provides numerous study abroad information seminars every semes- ter. The schedule of seminars is available at the Center for International Programs Office in the Old Librar)', Room 101.
Academic Development Program
The academic development program (ADP) is designed to provide an oppor- tunity for a college education at West Chester University to those students who do not meet current admission requirements but who show a potential for success in college. Students admitted to the program are expected to take advantage of the program components which have been developed to enhance their skills in reading, wriimg, speaking, mathematics, and critical thinking, as
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well as to help them in their transition from high school to college. ADP comprises a series of required cours- es supplemented by specialized tutoring, counseling, scheduling, and advising. The program begins with an intensive, six-week session during the summer which students must complete. Any developmental course work taken during this time is credit-bearing, but these cred- its are not applicable toward graduation. Students in the program also are required to complete the following courses: COM 101, EDR 100, and WRT 120, all of which should be taken as soon as possible after completion of summer requirements. AH of these courses satisR- Universit}' requirements for graduation. Students ^vill be advised also on the completion of general educa- tion requirements and, as necessary, on the transition to a major course of study. For flirther information, please contact the academic development program, 103 Lawrence Center, 610-436-3274.
Assessment
To assess and improve student learning, academic programs, and student services, the Universit)' wiU seek information on student perceptions and satisfaction, as well as intellectual/personal growth. All students are expected to participate in the assessment program when requested.
National Student Exchange Program
West Chester is one of approximately 180 participating colleges and universities across the United States and Canada that offers students the opportunit)' to spend a maximum of one year of study at another college or universit)'. The exchange pro- gram enables students to experience a quarter, semester, or year at another uni- versity or college, yet not encounter com- plications such as transfer credits and out- of-state tuition. WTiile encouraging stu- ' dents to experience and appreciate various cultural perspectives, the National Student Exchange Program also provides students with the opportunit}' to take advantage of specialized courses and programs that may not be available at West Chester. To quali^' for the program, students must be flill time, have a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and should be a sophomore or junior dur- ing the period of exchange to ensure that students share experiences and insights with other students when resuming their studies at West Chester. Applications and flirther information are available from the National Smdent Exchange coordinator
in the Office of the Registrar. Applica- tions are due February' 15 of each year. A nonrefundable fee is required of all stu- dents who applv for the National Student Exchange Program. For more informa- tion, contact the Office of the Registrar, 610-436-3085.
Pennsylvania State System Visiting Student Program
Undergraduate students eru-oUed in a degree program who have earned 27 credits and are in good academic stand- ing have the opportunity' to enroll as a visitor for a fall, spring, or summer term at any of the other 13 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education institutions. The program allows students to take advantage of specialized courses, pro- grams, or experiences not available at the home institution without losing (home) institutional residenq,'. Advance approval from both the home and the host institu- tions is required. Visiting Student Program information is available at the Office of tiie Registrar, E. O. Bull Center, 610-436-3085.
Environmental Programs
Students interested in pursuing environ- mental degree programs may choose from those identified below. Consult the depart- ments listed for details on these programs.
Ecology. Offered by the Department of Biolog)', this program provides a strong background in field biolog)' and prepares students for careers as biologists in envi- ronmental agencies, industry', consulting firms, and similar organizations. (See page 62 for more information.)
Environmental Health Science.
Significant changes are being made to this program. Consult the on-line catalog or contact the Department of Health for details. Offered by the Department of Health, this program synthesizes a rig- orous scientific preparation with special- ized, apphed environmental courses and a required internship. Courses include topics such as hazardous wastes, indus- trial hygiene and safety, risk assessment, environmental regulations, toxicology, and a research-based seminar. This degree program prepares graduates for careers as environmental scientists in consulting tirms, industr}', and govern- ment. (See page 99 for specific program information.)
Pre-Professional Study
West Chester Universit)' recognizes that some students will select career goals
that wUl require pursuit of academic
degrees after the baccalaureate, either in graduate school or at a professional school. Students with such goals are encouraged to discuss them with appro- priate members of the faculty'.
Pre-Medical. Students interested in graduate studies in one of the health pro- fessions (dentistry, medicine, optometry, podiatry, veterinary' medicine, or physi- cian assistant studies) are encouraged to apph' for admission to the pre-medical program, which is supervised by mem- bers of the Pre-Medical Committee. More information about this program can be found under the pre-medical pro- gram hsting in the section, "Programs of Study and Course Offerings."
Pre-Law. Students who are contemplat- ing going on to law school should take part in the pre-law program conducted by the Universit}'. Law schools maintain that, while there is no proper "pre-law major," students should choose courses that sharpen their analy'tical reasoning, writing, speaking, and listening capabilities in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sci- ences (particularly those courses requiring research and communication skills). Overall academic performance is essential; a cumulative average of at least 3.0 is required bv most accredited law schools.
Smdents interested in attending law school should contact Prof Sandra Tomkowicz, Department of Marketing and dirertor of the pre-law program, in Room 312 D, Anderson Hall, early in their academic careers. Students also are encouraged to participate in the Pre-Law Society.
Engineering. West Chester University, in cooperation with The Pennsylvania State Universit}' at Universit}' Park and the Penn State Harrisburg campus, pro- vides a program in which, at the end of five years, a student earns a B.S. in phvsics from West Chester University and a B.S. in engineering from Penn State Universit}'. Students spend three vears at West Chester and two years at Penn State, taking only engineering- related courses. All mathematics, physics, cognates, and general education courses are taken at West Chester Universit}'. Students may choose from many fields of engineering, some of which are listed in the "Phv'sics" section of this catalog.
Pre-Theology. Pre-seminaiy students tend to major in religious studies under the aus- pices of the Department of Philosophy but select courses from a wide variet}' of disci- plines. Students interested in graduate
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studies in theologv' and religious studies should work out their programs of study with the Department of Philosophy.
Pre-Major Academic Advising Program
The pre-major academic advising pro- gram allows students who have not yet chosen a major to explore their interests before entering a degree program. During their first year, students are encouraged to schedule courses that fiilfill the general education requirements. In addition to these requirements, other courses may be scheduled in a wide range of disciplines. Academic advisers will help smdents select and schedule appropriate courses, as well as make referrals and discuss voca- tional and career interests. Academic advisers also help smdents develop sound strategies for academic success. Students should understand that certain academic programs require prerequisites for further study. Completion of such prerequisites, if not taken during the period of smdy as an undeclared major, may prolong University attendance. A student may transfer into a program from pre-major status only if
1. there is a vacancy in the desired pro- gram,
2. prerequisite courses are completed if required, and
3. a formal, approved "change of major" form has been filed in the Office of the Registrar.
The pre-major academic advising program is located in Room 132 Lawrence Center. Pre-major academic advising provides the following services for students who have not yet declared a major:
Advice regarding course selection; Assistance in estabUshing educational
objectives; Information regarding various pro- grams offered by the University; Advice to students in academic difficulty", Referral to University support services; Guidance in and instructions for
declaring a major; and Interpretation of Universit)-, school, and department regulations, rules, and requirements.
Learning Assistance and Resource Center
The Learning Assistance and Resource Center (LARC) provides academic sup- port services that help students become independent, active learners and achieve academic success. The LARC offers tutoring services in most general educa-
tion courses such as mathematics, wnt- ing, natural sciences, social sciences, and foreign languages. Tutoring sessions are 50 minutes long and are held by appoint- ment only. Interested students register on a first-come, first-served basis and are assigned tutors depending on availability. The LARC offers supplemental instruc- tion (SI) in several general education and "high-risk" courses; registration for SI sessions is done in the classroom at the beginning of the semester. The LARC also offers refresher workshops in prepa- ration for the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) for education majors. Available to smdent groups on request are work- shops that demonstrate the application of learning strategies to the course content and seminars on affective skills that influ- ence learning, such as stress manage- ment, test anxiety reduction, assertive- ness, concentration, and motivation. The LARC web site (www.wcupa.edu/ _Academics/cae.tut/) includes informa- tion on its services, a list of courses being tutored, and links to helpfiil resources. The LARC provides opportunities for paid practical training for undergraduate and graduate smdents. The LARC offers a comprehensive training program for new mtors, which includes seminars, workshops, on-hne training, individual- ized projects, and peer observation. Tutors employed by the LARC acquire the knowledge and experience necessary to meet the requirements for certifica- tion by the College Reading and Learning Association. The LARC is open Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call 610-436-2535 or visit 105 Lawrence Center.
Services for Students with Disabilities
The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) offers services for students with physical and learning dis- abilities. The OSSD is designed to assist students in making a successful transi- tion to the University. We take a proac- tive stance that encourages students to understand their needs and strengths in order to best advocate for themselves. At West Chester University we recognize that some students with disabilities want minimal assistance while others require the fiill range of support and services. The staff of the OSSD supports students as they become more self-reliant by emphasizing their knowledge and com-
munication skills and the understanding of their rights and obligations under the laws. To facilitate successfjl transition we recommend a comprehensive assessment of needs through this office. The OSSD provides advocacy with fac- ulty' for classroom accommodations under the requirements of Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Recent, appropriate, and compre- hensive documentation provided by hcensed professionals must accompany requests for accommodations. The OSSD coordinates provision of direct services for smdents with disabili- ties through support staff in the research and technical areas of the University. We also advocate in the readmission proce- dure, with the offices of Financial Ad and the Registrar, and supplement advis- ing services to the extent that the infor- mation or assistance is disability related and necessary to promote smdent access. The OSSD is located within the Academic Programs and Services Division and coordinates services with other units within the division, such as the Learning Assistance and Resource Center and the pre-major academic advising program, as well as other Universit)- offices including the Writing Center and the Office of Residence Life and Housing. Liaison with governmental agencies and private practitioners for pro- vision of services is also available through the OSSD. In order to ensure continuity of services, students should pursue such actions prior to enrollment. Smdents needing financial support for personal ser- vices or interpreters should register with the appropriate agency at least six months in advance of matriculation. The policies and procedures used by the OSSD are contained in the West Chester University Handbook on Disabilities, which is avail- able in the OSSD office. Office of Services for Smdents with Disabilities
Room 105 Lawrence Center West Chester University West Chester, PA 19383 610-436-2564
Services Provided for Students with Disabilities
• Academic coaching
• Special summer orientation
• Speciahzed mtoring in English and math
• Central documentation fde
• Optional comprehensive needs assessment
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• Advocacy with faculty
• Alternative test-taking arrangements
• Academic advising
• Priority registration
• Note-taking support
• Study skills tutoring
• Alternate formatting assistance (e.g., Recordings for the Blind, Inc.)
• Adaptive technology
• Readers for visually impaired students
• Interpreters for deaf students
• Referrals for LD testing
• Peer support
• Students with Disabilities Association
ADA Classroom Modifications Appeals Procedure
Notification of Classroom Modifications
For a student wdth a documented dis- ability requesting classroom modifica- tions, the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) will issue a copy of a letter of modifications for the student to present to the faculty member of the course. This modifications letter will inform the faculty member of the student's specific academic needs. It is the responsibihty of the student to pre- sent the letter of modifications to the faculty member. Students with disabili- ties are held to the same academic stan- dards as all other students. Faculty members are not required to provide modifications prior to or retroactive from the date a modifications letter is presented. Faculty members should con- tact the OSSD if they have questions about the modifications outlined.
Appeals Regarding Classroom Modifications
The University provides for an appeals process regarding classroom modifica- tions. Any and all efforts will be made with the understanding that a timely res- olution is in the best interest of all parties involved. While an appeal is under review, the student is expected to attend classes and do assignments to the best of his/her ability and faculty members are expected to provide reasonable classroom modifications to the best of their abilities. While an appeal is under review, the stu- dent and the faculty members of his/her courses are expected to make good faith efforts toward reasonable classroom mod- ifications and engage in the educational process. An appeal reviewed under this policy does not alter or interfere with the student's right to file a complaint of dis- crimination on the basis of a disability with the University's Office of Social
Equity or to pursue a formal complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission or the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.
A. If a student has concerns with the determination of modifications by the OSSD, the student and the director of OSSD should first meet in order to resolve the matter. It they do not reach agreement, the student may initiate a formal appeal by con- tacting in writing the associate provost (for undergraduate students) or the graduate dean (for graduate students) (see section C).
B. If a faculty member has concems about the application of the modifications to his or her course and/or a smdent feels the modifications are not being ade- quately implemented, the student and the professor should meet in order to resolve the problem. If these efforts are unsuccessfiil, either the faculty member or the student may request informal resolution through OSSD.
1. The student and/or the faculty member informs both OSSD and the chair of the department of the course within two work days fol- lowing the meeting between the faculty member and the student about unresolved concerns for modifications in the course.
2. Within one week after being informed of the concerns, OSSD will coordinate a meeting of the student, faculty member, and/or chair in an attempt to achieve a resolution by meeting with the student and/or faculty member. During this meeting, with the consent of the student, OSSD may further advise the faculty member of the student's individual needs and the appropriateness of any recommended modifications.
C. If resolution is not accomplished after informal meetings between OSSD, the student, faculty member, and chair, a formal appeal may be started. Either the faculty member or the student may initiate the formal appeal by contacting OSSD in writ- ing; as appropriate, the associate provost or the graduate dean wiU then be notified. The formal appeal will proceed as follows:
1. Within the two weeks following the initiation of the formal appeal, a Classroom Modifications Review Panel will meet. If the student involved is an undergraduate, the
associate provost wiU convene the panel. If the student is a graduate student, the graduate dean will convene the panel. The panel will consist of a dean of a school or college, a faculty member, and a student, each of whom will be from outside the department than the one in which the problem arose and selected from respective pools of individuals who have received training in ADA law and procedures; the dean shall ser\'e as panel chair. Panel members will be informed in writing by the associ- ate provost or dean of Graduate Studies at least a week in advance of the date, time, and place that the panel wiU be convened.
2. At the proceedings of the panel, the representative of OSSD will present to the panel relevant information about the nature of the student's disability and appropriate modifica- tions. Because this information is confidential, the stu-dent's consent to the disclosure of the information must be obtained beforehand. In order to protect matters which are confidential, the panel may, upon its own motion or upon the request of any involved party, hear state- ments in private wdthout the other parties being present. If the situation involves a challenge to the OSSD director's denial of a requested modification, the OSSD shall present information and docu- mentation showing why such mod- ification is inappropriate. If the dispute is related to the appli- cation of a modification in a partic- ular course, the faculty member shall then present to the panel his or her concems about the modifica- tion and shall have the opportunity to present any information or docu- mentation which the faculty mem- ber believes is relevant. The panel may request that the chairperson of the academic department in which the dispute arose, or other faculty members who teach the same course, present any concerns that they may have regarding how the modifications might create a funda- mental alteration in the nature of the course.
The student shall have the opportu- nity, but shall not be required, to make a statement to the panel and to present any information or docu-
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mentation which the student believes is relevant. The Office of Social Equity will be available to the panel for consulta- tion on an "as needed" basis.
3. It shall be the function of the panel to make a recommendation to the provost concerning the appropriateness of the requested modifications and/or a revision of the modifications. The panel shall deliberate immediately following the meeting and shall render its recommendation by majority vote. The decision and any dissenting opinions of the panel shall be sent in writing to the provost within three work days by the panel chair.
4. The provost shall review the recom- mendation of the panel and render a final decision on the matter in writing to the student, the faculty member, and the OSSD director within one week after receiving the panel's recommendation.
Internships
A number ot departments offer the oppor- tunity for internships, field experiences, or practicums in which students may earn credit through employment in their field of interest. Students need to consult with their department and review the various department listings in this catalog.
Three University-wide internship opportunities are open to students from any major: The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) is a flill-semester, 15- credit experience in Pennsylvania state government. It is open to any junior or senior who has a minimum GPA of 3.5. A stipend is involved. (See Department of Pohtical Science, HBI 400, 401, 402.) The Washington Center Internships are 15-credit experiences with the U.S. Congress, Executive Branch, interest groups, and lobbies. The Pennsylvania House of Rep- resentatives Legislative Fellowship Program, open to all junior/senior stu- dents with a minimum GPA of 3.5, involves committee staff assignments in pohcy development and a stipend. All three programs are administered by the Department of Pohtical Science; contact the chair at 610-436-2743.
Summer Sessions
West Chester University's summer pro- gram, among the oldest university-spon- sored summer programs in the United States, has one ot the largest enrollments
in the State System of Higher Education. More than 600 courses, both graduate and undergraduate, are offered, including workshops, seminars, and internships, as well as the typical semester classes. Offerings are generally available in every department and in interdisciplinary areas.
Students from any college or university, as weU as nontraditional students, may take courses for enjoyment, personal growth, or degree credit. The summer program runs for 13 weeks (two five- week sessions and a three-week post ses- sion), and a student can earn up to 12 credits during the summer sessions.
Summer session booklets containing the course schedules may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar (undergradu- ate), the Office of Graduate Studies and Extended Education (graduate), and academic departments or the University web site (www.wcupa.edu). For more information contact the Office of the Registrar at 610-436-3541 or the Office of Graduate Studies and Extended Education at 610-436-2943.
Office for Adult Studies
Nondegree is an academic term for "not formally accepted in a degree program." Students often begin their college careers by taking classes nondegree, for personal and professional growth.
Nondegree students take the same courses as everj'one else and earn the same college credit. Students may earn a total of 18 credits (usually about six courses) as a nondegree student. After earning 18 credits, students need to apply for admission if they wish to con- tinue. College graduates can take as many courses as they want.
Nondegree students can take a maxi- mum of nine credits each semester.
Students may be considered for nonde- gree status if they
• graduated from high school (or received a GED) three or more years ago;
• have less than 30 credits from anoth- er college or university with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA);
• have earned a college degree and want to take courses for professional or personal development;
• are a high school student with a letter of recommendation trom their guid- ance counselor or principal.
The University recognizes and awards credit for life-learning experience that can
accelerate a student's degree. The Office for Adult Smdies adwses smdents on how to earn college credit for their learning experience through three available options:
• Credit by Examination (contact the Registrar's Office)
• Portfolio Development
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Students may use any combination of these options and progress at their own pace.
Nondegree students may take advantage of all services offered by the University including:
• Internet registration
• Payment plans
• Daytime childcare
• Career and personal counseling
For additional information, contact the Office for Adult Studies at 610-436- 1009 or e-mail adultstudy#wcupa.edu.
Veterans Affairs
Under the provisions of Tide 38, West Chester University is an accredited uni- versity for the education of veterans. The University cooperates with the Veterans Administration to see that honorably separated or discharged veterans receive every consideration consistent with either degree or nondegree admission standards.
All veterans, certain dependents of dis- abled or deceased veterans, and war orphans who wish to obtain educational benefits under the appropriate pubUc laws must register with the office over- seeing veterans affairs at initial registra- tion. Veterans must renew their registra- tion with this office at the beginning of each subsequent semester and each sum- mer session. The Veterans Administra- tion requires students who are veterans to schedule at least 12 semester hours per semester in order to receive fiill ben- efits under the GI Bill.
Certification for Veterans Administra- tion benefits is administered by the Office of Financial Aid, Room 138, Elsie O. Bull Center.
Armed Services Programs
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is available through a cross-enrollment agreement with Widener University. Classes are gener- ally conducted on the campus of Widener University. Students receive from 1.0 to 3.0 free elective credit hours per course (maximum 12 credit hours) towards their baccalaureate programs.
Academic Affairs — Special Programs and Services
West Chester students also may enroll in the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Program (AFROTC) through an agree- ment with Saint Joseph's Universit)'. All aerospace studies courses are held on the Saint Joseph's University campus, and these courses earn transfer credit at WCU.
The University, with the approval of the Council of Trustees, permits West Chester Universirv students enrolled in the Armed Services Reser\'e Officer Candidate Program (ROC) to receive six semester hours of baccalaureate credit upon successfiil completion and certifica- tion of ROC militan' requirements. These credits are classified as free elective transfer credits. Depending on the status of the student's program at the rime of ROC credit transfer, these credits will be counted toward, or in excess ot, the 120 credits required for a baccalaureate degree.
ROC programs are contingent on suc- cessful completion of a mUitsuy require- ment during vacation and the awarding of a college degree before being granted the ser\'ice commission.
Graduate Studies
West Chester's graduate programs, intro- duced in 1959, offer study opportunities leading to the master of education, mas- ter of arts, master of science in adminis- tration, master of science in nursing, master of business administration, master of public health, master of science, mas- ter of social work, and master of music degrees. West Chester schedules its grad- uate courses in the late afternoon and evening during the fall and spring semes- ters. It is possible to pursue fiiU-time graduate studv during the academic year and during summer sessions.
Administration
M.SA (Concentrations: Human Resource
Management, Indindualized, Leadership for Women, Long-Term Care, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Sport and Athletic Administration, Training and Development)
Certificates in Administration; Human Resource Managemenr, and Leadership for Women
Anthropology/Sociology
M.S.A. (Concentration: Long-Term Care) Certificate in Geronotolog\'
Biology
M.S. Biology
Business
M.BA. (Concentrations: Economics/Fmance, EjcecuQve, General Business, Manage- ment, Technology and Electronic Commerce)
Chemistry
M.S. Chemistrj'*
M.S. Clinical Chemistrj'*
Communication Studies
M.A. Communication Studies
Communicative Disorders
M.A. Communicati\'e Disorders
Computer Science
M.S. Computer Science Certificate in Computer Science
Counseling and Educational Psychology
M.Ed. Elementar)' School Counseling M.Ed. Secondan' School Counseling M.S. Higher Education/Post-Secondar)-
Counseling Specialist I Certificate in Counseling
(Elementar)' or Secondary) Post Master's Certificate
Criminal Justice
M.S. Criminal Justice
Early Childhood and Special Education
M.Ed. Special Education Certification in Special Education
Educational Research
See Professional and Secondary' Education
Elementary Education
M.Ed. Elemental^' Education Certificate of Ad\'anced Graduate Study Certification in Elementary Education
English
M.A. English
Certificate of Preparation in ESL Teaching
Foreign Languages
M.A. French MA. Spanish M.Ed. French M.Ed. Spanish
Geography and Planning
MA. Geography
M.S.A. (Concentration: Regional Planning)
Geology and Astronomy
M.A. Phpical Science (Concentration: Earth Sciences)
Health
M.Ed. School Health
M.P.H. PubUc Health
Certificate in Emergency Preparedness
Certificate in Integrative Health
Certification in Health Care Administration
History
M.A. M.Ed.
History History
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
M.A. Holocaust and Genocide Studies Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Kinesiology
M.S. Health and