SYLLABUS ATTACHMENT

FALL 2007 - SPRING 2008

Fall 2007-Spring 2008 syllabus attachment (pdf)

IMPORTANT DATES

Fall ‘07

CLASSES BEGIN (late fee is assessed) 08-15-07

Last Day to Enroll, Drop, or Withdraw from the University

with a full refund 08-28-07

December 2007 graduates contact Degree Analysis 09-14-07

Midterm grades available on BUZZ IN 10-11-07

Last Day to withdraw from any course with a

“W” on transcript 10-24-07

Last Day of Regular Classes 12-07-07

Final Exams 12-10/14

Commencement 12-15-07

Grades available on BUZZ IN 12-20-07

Spring ‘08

CLASSES BEGIN (late fee is assessed) 01-16-08

Last Day to Enroll, Drop, or Withdraw from the University

with a full refund 01-30-08

May 2008 graduates contact Degree Analysis 02-15-08

Midterm grades available on BUZZ IN 03-14-08

Last Day to withdraw from any course with a

“W” on transcript 04-02-08

Last Day of Regular Classes 05-09-08

Final Exams 05-12/16

Commencement 05-17-08

Grades available on BUZZ IN 05-21-08

FALL SEMESTER HOLIDAYS

Labor Day 09-03-07

Fall Break 10-25/26

Veterans Day 11-12-07

Thanksgiving Vacation 11-21/25

SPRING SEMESTER HOLIDAYS

Martin Luther King Day 01-21-08

Spring Break 03-17/23

WHITE LIBRARY HOURS (exceptions posted in library)

Sunday 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 11:00 pm

Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

MEMORIAL UNION BOOK STORE HOURS

(exceptions posted in bookstore)

Sunday Closed

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

SPECIAL HELP OPPORTUNITIES

Reading Laboratory - The reading lab is located in Room 222 of Visser Hall and is available to all university students. The instruction focuses on improving reading comprehension, vocabulary, reading rate, systematic student techniques, time management, academic skills, and test taking. Students select the instructional assistance of their choice. The lab is open 9 am - 3 pm Monday through Thursday; and Friday 9 am to noon.

Mathematics/Computer Science Laboratory - The math lab is located in BL190 and offers tutoring to students in math classes. The math lab is open Monday thru Thursday from 3-9 pm.

Writing Center -Located in 304 Plumb Hall, the Writing Center offers help with all types of professional and academic writing. Hours may vary with availability of tutors. For current hours of operation, please visit our website: www.emporia.edu/english/writing.html

WHERE TO GO FOR STUDENT SERVICES

Academic Advising - The Student Advising Center -

The Center advises freshmen, undeclared students, and Integrated Studies degree students. The Center is open from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and is located in Plumb Hall, Room 206. Students may call 341-5421 for appointments/information. Students with 30 hours who have declared a major are assigned an advisor in the appropriate academic department.

Admissions -

For information regarding admissions applications and campus visits, contact the Admission Office, Room 106 in Plumb Hall or call 620-341-5465.

Associated Student Government (ASG) -

The ASG offices are located in the Center for Student Involvement Office on Mainstreet of the Memorial Union. The members of ASG serve as advocates for the students. Contact 341-5481 or asgpres@emporia.edu.

Career Services -

Part-time employment, career counseling, internships, and assistance with full-time employment are just a few of the many services available. Contact Career Services at 620-341-5407, 433 South Morse Hall, or www.emporia.edu/careerservices.

Center for Student Involvement -

Located on Mainstreet in the Memorial Union, across from Lyon County State Bank.

Computer Lab Hours (hours are subject to change)

Macintosh Computer Lab - Visser Hall – Rm. 122 (341-5746)

Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sat. - Sun. Closed

Richel Business Computer Lab - Cremer Hall – Rm. 193 (341-5471)

Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Fri. 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sun. 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Visser Hall Computer Lab - Visser Hall – Rm. 124 (341-5586)

Mon. – Thurs. 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Fri. 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sat. – Sun. Closed

Memorial Union Computer Lab - Memorial Union Basement (341-5859)

Mon.- Thurs. 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Fri. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sun. Noon - 10:00 pm

HPER Computer Lab - Physical Education Bldg – Rm. 202

Mon. - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Counseling Services -

Contact the Counseling Center within the Department of Student Wellness at 211 South Morse Hall, or call 620-341-5221.

ADAP -

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program is located in the Counseling Center, 211 South Morse Hall, or call 620-341-5221. Services include: Individual and group counseling, presentations to classes or groups, referrals, state required Alcohol Information School (for DUI’s, MIP’s), self-help materials, and print/non-print resources for check-out.

Disability Services –

Located in 211 S Morse Hall. For information about accommodations and services for students with documented disabilities, please contact ODS at 341-6637 or disabser@emporia.edu.

Financial Aid -

Information on grants, part-time employment and student loans is available in Plumb Hall Room 103, 620-341-5457 or 800-896-0567. To apply for federal aid online go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Non-Traditional Student Services -

Located in the ESU Memorial Union Administration Office.

Police and Safety -Located northeast of the stadium, are very concerned about safety, security, and the overall welfare of the campus community. Call 620-341-5337 to report suspicious activity or to request police assistance. Dial 620-341-6043 for information regarding parking.

Student Health Center/Pharmacy -

Located near the Memorial Union west entrance. Health Center open 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, call 620-341-5223 for appointment. Prescription refills call (620-341-5867).

Transcript Credit Evaluation -

For an evaluation or questions regarding the transfer of credits from previous colleges, contact the Registration Office, Room 108G.

Veterans Educational Services -

Veterans and their dependents may obtain educational assistance when eligible. Information is available in 205 Plumb Hall.

Women’s Center -

The Women’s Center is located in the Counseling Center, 211 South Morse Hall. The Women’s Center is an activity center which invites participation by students, faculty, staff, and community members to encourage discussion and action on issues of importance to women and men.

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM

The University Honors Program is open to highly motivated students with outstanding high school or college records regardless of their degree program or major. The honors program provides opportunities for students to meet and work individually with faculty, to attend special presentations planned for honors students, to meet distinguished visitors to the university, to travel to special lectures and exhibits in the region. The Honors Council recognizes those students who have satisfactorily participated in the program with the designation “with honors” entered on the diploma and the transcript. The program director is Dwight Moore, South Morse Hall Room 443, 341-5998. The criteria are as follows:

Freshmen - ACT score - 26+ or 80 percentile

High School GPA 3.50 or above

Transfer Student - students with a GPA of 3.5 or above are encouraged to apply to the Honors Council for admission to the program.

GRADUATION WITH HONORS

Summa cum laude - Students with a CGPA equal to or higher than 3.90 shall have this designation entered on the diploma and the transcript.

Magna cum laude - Students with a CGPA less than 3.9 but equal to or greater than 3.70 shall have this designation entered on the diploma and the transcript.

Cum laude - Students with a CGPA less than 3.70 but equal to or greater than 3.50 shall have this designation entered on the diploma and the transcript.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLASTIC STANDINGS

A student is in “good standing” when the following cumulative grade point average* or higher is achieved:

Freshmen under 30 hours 1.7

Sophomores 30-59 hours 1.8

Juniors 60-89 hours 2.0

Seniors 90 or more hours 2.0

A=4.0, A- =3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B- =2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, D=1.0, and F=0.0.

Placed on Probation - When the cumulative GPA falls below these levels the student will be placed on scholastic probation after attempting a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Continued on Probation - A student who is placed on probation and achieves a 2.00 term GPA the following semester will be continued on probation if the required cumulative GPA is not achieved.

Removed from Probation - A student on probation who achieves the required cumulative GPA will be removed from probation.

Required Withdrawal - If the student on probation fails to achieve a 2.00 term GPA the following semester and fails to achieve the required cumulative GPA, he/she will be required to withdraw from the university for one semester. Students may petition the Registrar for reinstatement.

*Cumulative grade point average is the average of all grades.

ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS

In accordance with the 1975 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the university has established a policy concerning access to student records. The full policy is available upon request from the Registration Office. The following items are included here because of their general interest:

1. Grades are available on BUZZ IN, probation and suspension letters and other correspondence are sent directly to all students.

2. Access to student records by parents or outside agencies is permitted only upon receipt of a written release by the student.

3. Students may not have access to parental financial records submitted in support of financial aid applications.

4. With certain exceptions, each student has access to his or her personal and academic records.

PRIOR APPROVAL

Students who wish to take course work at another institution during a summer or non-term must complete a prior approval form and obtain the required signatures to ensure that such course work is transferable to ESU. Prior approval forms are available in the Registration office.

APPLICATION FOR DEGREE

At the time the student’s degree objective becomes definite (and not later than the end of the junior year), the student must submit an official application for a degree with the Degree Analysis Office, Plumb Hall Room 108H. The application requires the signatures of the advisor and department chair.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

ESU offers various opportunities for Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination. Further information is available in the Registration Office, Plumb Hall Room 108.

CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Students who have previously served in the U.S. armed forces may be allowed some college credit for their military experience. Students who desire to receive military credit should submit a DD214 form or its equivalent to the Office of the Registrar. The maximum credit allowed for military service is 18 hours.

TEACHING LICENSING

Applications may be obtained in the Office of Professional Education from the teacher licensing specialist, Room 208 of Visser Hall.

FINAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

The first day that a class regularly meets determines the final exam block. (Example: For a class that regularly meet MT, MW, MWF, MTWR, MTWRF, WRF, WF, M only, F only, etc., the student will check the “MWF” blocks.)

The time within each block on each block on the final exam schedule is determined by dropping the minutes off the regular class time. (Example: For a class that regularly begins at 9:15, 9:30, or 9:45 on Wed., the student will check the 9:00 MWF block.)

FALL ‘07

Exam days-across

Exam times-down

Day 1

Mon.

Dec. 10

Day 2

Tues.

Dec. 11

Day 3

Wed.

Dec. 12

Day 4

Thurs.

Dec. 15

Day 5

Fri.

Dec. 14

8:00 - 9:50

11:00

12:00

MWF

8:00

12:00