1988-1989 Academic Catalog

Classification of Students Regular students are those who have met the requirements for admission. Regular standing implies that the student is enrolled in a degree program and is carrying as least twelve quarter hours of credit in that academic quarter. Special students are those who are not enrolled in degree programs. Part-time students are those who have met all admission requirements and are enrolled in a degree program but are carry– ing fewer than twelve quarter hours. Transfer students are those who have studied full-time for at least one term at another accredited college or university. Assignment to Classes Official class membership is determined according to the fol- lowing schedule: Class Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Special Class Attendance Quarter hours completed 1-41 42-89 90-134 135 and up assigned The objectives of class attendance generally include the devel– opment of personal motivation for appropriate attendance and the exposure of students to different attendance procedures. In general it is to be noted that regular attendance is necessary for the student to receive full benefit from the college experience. Since there are several different ways in which ideal class atten– dance may be achieved, official faculty policy allows each faculty member to determine and develop attendance standards which will meet the particular needs of the course. Out-of-Class Courses In order for students with irreconcilable conflicts to be able to complete graduation requirements on schedule, it sometimes is necessary to allow instruction in an out-of-class setting. To take a cours1:: out-of-class: 1. The student must be at least a junior in classification (have earned 90 quarter hours or more). Academic biformation 39 2. The course must be 200, 300, or 400-level. 3. Approval must be obtained by the department chairman, the faculty member teaching the class, the advisor, and the academic vice president. Out-of-class course approval forms are available in the Aca– demic Records Office. Internships Many of the major fields of study include opportunities to receive credit for supervised, on-the-job activities. Interested stu– dents should contact respective department chairmen for details. "My internship in hospital administration allowed me to apply what I learned in my business courses lo real-life situations. It also helped me see if I liked hospital administration and provided me with valuable experience in the field." A 1980 business graduate, Michael Stephens, sel'l'es as executive vice president at Greene Afemorial Hospital, the hospital in which he served as a business intern.