1980-1981 Academic Catalog

Adventure in Learning 13 Independent Study As a result of the need for college students to develop a high degree of inde– pendence in their ability to choose and investigate problems, a special program in independent study has been organized. The objectives of the program include the provision for students to explore areas not covered in normal course structure, the provision of opportunities for self-motivation, and provision of opportunities for fac– ulty and students to work closely on specialized projects. It is a college objective to encourage student travel to foreign countries. Credit may be earned for such experience under the Independent Study Program. Although the individual students and faculty members are to work together on the development of criteria for successful completion of an independent study project, the following rules serve as guiding principles in the operation of the pro– gram: 1. No student may enroll in more than one independent study situation during the same term. 2. Hours granted for any one independent study shall not exceed four quarter hours. 3. The faculty member supervising the independent study must review and ini– tial the student's copy of the written proposal and the registration card. Registration for the independent study should be done at the beginning of the quarter in which the work is to be completed. 4. No more than eight hours in independent study may be counted toward the major field, no more than four hours toward a minor field, and no more than sixteen may be counted toward graduation. Independent study should not be taken outside of major and minor fields without written approval of the department chairman and academic dean. 5. Juniors and seniors are eligible for independent study. Sophomores may be considered to be eligible if they also have the approval of the academic dean and department chairman. 6. ~rade point average shall not be a qualification for independent study, al– though the faculty member has the right to deny student participation for any reason the faculty member deems appropriate. 7. The grades of credit-no credit may be used as well as the regular marks at the discretion of the participating faculty member. The Educational Development Program The Educational Development Program is designed to offer a service to a limited number of students admitted for fall or winter quarter with academic deficiencies as indicated by their high school grades and test records. The objectives of the program are to provide such students an opportunity to successfully complete selected college courses, and to further develop specific skills and attitudes relating to productive academic performance. The student is required to enroll in two selected credit courses for freshmen and a non credit program designed to provide assistance in such areas as study skills, time management, note taking, etc. Upon completion of the program, the student's overall performance is reviewed by the Admissions Committee to determine his/her readiness for regular admis– sion.