ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2003-2004, 2004-2005
FALL SEMESTER, 2003
July 2-Aug. 1; Aug. 20-21 Orientation for new undergraduate students
Aug. 21 Registration/faculty meetings
Aug. 25 First day of classes
Sept. 1 Labor Day holiday
Sept. 4 Convocation/Assessment Day
Oct. 23-24 Fall break
Nov. 26-28 Thanksgiving holidays
Dec. 8 Last day of formal class meeting pattern
Dec. 9 Reading day
Dec. 10-16 Final examination period (excluding
Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14)
Dec. 13 Commencement ceremonies
SPRING SEMESTER, 2004
Jan. 7-8 Orientation for new undergraduate students
Jan. 8 Registration/faculty meetings
Jan. 12 First day of classes
Jan. 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
March 8-12 Spring break
April 12-13 Easter holidays
April 28 Last day of formal class meeting pattern
April 29 Reading day
April 30-May 5 Final examination period (excluding
Sunday, May 2)
May 8 & 9 Commencement ceremonies
First Five-Week Summer Session, 2004
May 24 Registration
May 25 First day of classes
June 25 Last day of classes
First Graduate/Teacher Term, 2004
June 7 Registration/first day of classes
July 2 Last day of classes
July 5 Independence Day holiday
Second Five-Week Summer Session, 2004
July 6 Registration
July 7 First day of classes
Aug. 6 Last day of classes
Second Graduate/Teacher Term, 2004
July 6 Registration/first day of classes
July 30 Last day of classes
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FALL SEMESTER, 2004
June 30-Aug. 3; Aug. 19-20 Orientation for new undergraduate students
Aug. 20 Registration
Aug. 23 Fall Faculty Meeting
Aug. 24 First day of classes
Sept. 2 Convocation Day (classes convene at 12:30 pm)
Sept. 6 Labor Day holiday
Oct. 14-15 Fall break
Nov. 24-26 Thanksgiving holidays
Dec. 7 Last day of formal class meeting pattern
Dec. 8 Reading day
Dec. 9-15 Final examination period (excluding
Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12)
Dec. 11 Commencement ceremonies
SPRING SEMESTER, 2005
Jan. 5-6 Orientation for new undergraduate students
Jan. 6 Registration/faculty meetings
Jan. 10 First day of classes
Jan. 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
March 7-11 Spring break
March 28-29 Easter holidays
April 27 Last day of classes
April 28 Reading day
April 29-May 4 Final examination period (excluding
Sunday, May 1)
May 7 & 8 Commencement ceremonies
First Five-Week Summer Session, 2005
May 23 Registration
May 24 First day of classes
June 24 Last day of classes
First Graduate/Teacher Term, 2005
June 6 Registration/first day of classes
July 1 Last day of classes
July 4 Independence Day holiday
Second Five-Week Summer Session, 2005
July 5 Registration
July 6 First day of classes
Aug. 5 Last day of classes
Second Graduate/Teacher Term, 2005
July 5 Registration/first day of classes
July 29 Last day of classes
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Appalachian State University Web Site: www.appstate.edu
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Undergraduate Bulletin
Announcements for
2003-2004, 2004-2005
Vol. LXXXXII
Appalachian State University is committed to equality of educational
opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or
employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age,
disability or sexual orientation. Appalachian also actively promotes diversity
among students and employees.
The Appalachian State University Undergraduate Bulletin is intended for
information purposes only and does not constitute a contract between the
University and the student. While this catalog presents policies and programs
as accurately as possible at the time of publication, the University reserves
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Table of Contents
Appalachian State University's Mission Statement 3
Appalachian's Expansion of the Mission Statement 3
Appalachian State University - A History of Service to Students 4
Accreditation 5
History of the University of North Carolina 6
Student Assessment 7
Special Service Programs for the Region 8
Academic Affairs 10
Student Life 18
Student Financial Aid 27
Expenses 31
Enrollment Services 36
Admissions 36
Registrar 39
General Studies 39
Academic Regulations 43
The Undergraduate Curriculum 55
The College of Arts and Sciences 83
Anthropology; Appalachian Studies; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science;
English; Foreign Languages and Literatures; Geography and Planning;
Geology; History; Interdisciplinary Studies; Mathematical Sciences;
Philosophy and Religion; Physics and Astronomy; Political Science/Criminal
Justice; Psychology; Sociology and Social Work
The Walker College of Business 183
Accounting; Economics; Finance, Banking and Insurance; Information
Technology and Operations Management; Management; Marketing
The Reich College of Education 215
Curriculum and Instruction; Human Development and Psychological Counseling;
Language, Reading, and Exceptionalities; Leadership and Educational Studies
The College of Fine and Applied Arts 242
Art; Communication; Family and Consumer Sciences; Health, Leisure and
Exercise Science; Military Science; Technology; Theatre and Dance
The Hayes School of Music 297
The Faculty Register 312
APPALACHIAN'S MISSION
Appalachian State University is a public comprehensive university, offering a
wide variety of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and
intermediate levels as well as the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. With a
distinctively residential campus and a faculty and staff characterized by high
quality and broad diversity of professional skills, Appalachian takes as its
mission the practice and propagation of scholarship. This is accomplished
particularly through instruction, but also through the research, creative, and
service activities of the University community. Appalachian is committed to
excellence in its undergraduate and graduate educational programs, while
continuing to serve as a center of cultural and professional activity within
its state and region.
-- The University of North Carolina Board of Governors (1998).
APPALACHIAN'S EXPANSION OF THE MISSION STATEMENT
Founded in 1899 as Watauga Academy, Appalachian State University evolved into
a state teachers' college, later broadened its mission to include the liberal
arts, gained regional university status, and in 1971 became a part of The
University of North Carolina. From its beginning as a small local institution,
Appalachian has developed into a university with students from every section
of North Carolina, as well as from other states and nations. Throughout its
growth, the University has maintained a strong sense of community. It
continues to provide educational leadership and service to the state and
region. The University is committed to fostering an understanding of
Appalachain regional culture and the protection of the natural environment.
Appalachian State University is a comprehensive university, offering a broad
range of undergraduate programs and select graduate programs. Undergraduates
receive a well-rounded liberal education and the opportunity to pursue a
special field of inquiry in preparation for advanced study or a specific
career. Graduate students engage in advanced study and research while
developing and extending their academic or professional specializations.
Although the campus is largely residential in character and its students are
predominantly of traditional college age, the University seeks to serve a
diverse student body.
With instruction as its primary mission, the University is committed to
excellence in teaching and the fostering of scholarship. As an academic
community, it takes pride in its tradition of faculty commitment to students
both inside and outside the classroom. Mindful of the relationship between the
curricular and extracurricular, Appalachian seeks to promote the intellectual,
cultural and personal development of its students.
At Appalachian, scholarship and service are complementary to the instructional
mission. The major purposes of scholarship, including research, writing and
other creative activities, are threefold: to serve as a basis for instruction,
to ensure a vital and intellectually engaged faculty, and to contribute to the
advancement of knowledge. Service is provided through effective engagement in
appropriate professional activities, active participation in the concerns of
the University community, consultation services, the extension into the
community of the professional knowledge and skills of the faculty, staff and
students, and the sharing of the University's cultural and recreational
activities.
-- The Appalachian State University Board of Trustees (1995).
The following educational goals have been adopted for the baccalaureate degree:
1. Breadth of knowledge through the study of the arts, the humanities,
mathematics, the natural sciences and the social sciences.
2. Depth of knowledge in at least one area of study.
3. Effective communication skills.
4. An enhanced capacity for logical and creative thinking, analysis, synthesis
and evaluation.
5. The ability to apply methods of inquiry.
6. Computational skills and the ability to interpret numerical data.
7. An understanding of the interrelatedness of knowledge.
8. An awareness of the world's diversity of cultural and national experiences,
identities and values.
9. An understanding of the issues and problems facing the contemporary world.
10. An understanding of, and respect for, diverse opinions and ideas.
11. An awareness of ethical issues and ethical behavior.
12. A commitment to learning as a lifelong process.
In support of these goals, Appalachian State University will provide:
13. An intellectually and aesthetically stimulating atmosphere throughout the
University.
14. An environment that encourages interaction among members of the University
community.
15. A variety of learning experiences, both within and outside the classroom.
16. Experiences that promote personal growth and development.
17. An environment that fosters a commitment to public responsibility and
community service.
18. Opportunities to develop career goals and to prepare for specific careers.
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY: A HISTORY OF SERVICE TO STUDENTS
THE DESIRE TO EDUCATE
When Blanford B. Dougherty and his brother Dauphin D. Dougherty founded
Watauga Academy in 1899 with just 53 students enrolled in three grades, they
were motivated by a driving desire to educate teachers for the mountains of
Northwest North Carolina. Rural mountain communities had not had access to or
really much use for education beyond grade school. Many parents were
indifferent about educating their children, and farming left little time for
school. But the growth of a national public education movement influenced the
success of Watauga Academy. At the turn of the century, modernizing America
needed educated citizens and trained teachers. The demand for secondary school
teachers had burgeoned since the civil war as the number of high schools and
students increased.
Being astute, D.D. Dougherty was convinced that the state would fund
institutions established to train teachers needed by the state. So in 1903, he
drafted a bill for the N.C. Legislature funding a state teachers' training
school in Boone. He travelled to Raleigh by horse and by train in January
1903, and with determination and skilled persuasion, won over the state
legislature by one vote. Watauga Academy became Appalachian Training School
for Teachers and opened its doors on October 5th with $2,000 available from
the state. 325 students were registered.
B.B. Dougherty continued to recruit students, to solicit funds from local
sources and the state, and to build facilities needed to accommodate the
students. In 1929, the school became a four-year, degree granting institution
named Appalachian State Teachers' College. Over 1,300 students were enrolled
in the Bachelor of Science degree programs for primary grades education,
physical education, math, English, science, and history.
Appalachian attained national standards by becoming accredited by the American
Association for Teacher Education in 1939, and the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools in 1942. Qualified, dedicated faculty were attracted to
teaching at Appalachian and helped build its reputation as an excellent
institution for the preparation of teachers.
Enrollments dropped during World War II, as men enlisted and were drafted but
dramatically increased when returning veterans were supported by funds to
return to school (the G.I. Bill). Older, more experienced students changed the
character of the student body and campus life.
GROWING INTO A UNIVERSITY
Dr. Dougherty retired, and leadership between 1955 and 1969 came from Dr.
William H. Plemmons who did much to shape Appalachian's growth. He provided
respected academic leadership and a new vision of what Appalachian could be.
He focused on building new facilities, as the major structures on campus were
out of date, in disrepair, and inadequate for an enrollment of 1,500 students.
During his administration, 24 buildings were added, and enrollment grew to
nearly 5,000 resident students. A master plan was created for rebuilding and
expanding the campus.
Appalachian was transformed from a single-purpose teacher's college into a
multipurpose regional university. Appalachian State Teacher's College became
Appalachian State University in 1967 along with other state institutions like
Western Carolina and East Carolina. This phenomenon occurred all over the
country as the demand for higher education among the "baby-boomers" exploded
and states rushed to establish new colleges and universities or expand
existing institutions.
Appalachian experienced a doubling of enrollments during the 1970's to about
9,500 and a growth in faculty to 550, two-thirds of whom held the Ph.D.
degree. This was possible because of increased federal funding for numerous
programs, federal support for student loans, and generous financial support
from the state of North Carolina. The ideal of every qualified high school
graduate attending college seemed within reach, and this changed the landscape
of Appalachian and American higher education.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Dr. Herbert Wey succeed Dr. Plemmons in 1969, first as president and then in
1971 as chancellor. Chancellor Wey's ten years as the head of Appalachian
brought phenomenal growth, marked by innovation and change. Wey took advantage
of the favorable conditions he encountered to significantly change the
direction and character of Appalachian. He could do this because outside
funding for experimental programs amounted to millions of dollars and also
because the lines of authority in the new University of North Carolina system
were not yet clear, giving him a freedom of movement.
Dr. Wey used this window of opportunity to introduce innovations that won
Appalachian its first national recognition as an institition of change. He
started the student teacher program that continues today. He founded the
college of business which grew so rapidly, its development had to be
curtailed. He reduced the number of required courses so that students could
experiment with more elective courses. During this time, Appalachian acquired
the Loft in New York City and the Applachian House in Washington, DC for
faculty and students to use. Watauga College was born. Wey also approved the
active recruitment of minority students recommended by a number of concerned
faculty. And the Bachelor of Arts degree was added to those offered by the
University. Campus during this time was characterized by outstanding young
teachers and exceptionally well qualified students.
QUALITY AND DIVERSITY
Dr. John E. Thomas, the next chancellor, was an engineer, a lawyer, a manager.
He was interested in quality control at Appalachian, and he supported high
quality changes and a broadening of influence and scope. Committed to the
master plan of controlled growth to a maximum resident enrollment of 10,000
students, Chancellor Thomas focused on recruiting a first-rate faculty, most
of whom had either the Ph.D. or the terminal degree in their field. Dr. Thomas
strengthened attention to undergraduate education and supported review of
required courses. Cultural life on campus broadened, marked by well-known,
dynamic performers, concerts, theatre, recitals, and speakers. Dr. Thomas was
interested in technology and focused on strengthening the University's
communications infrastructure. He supported international studies and
education, and during this time, exchange programs were set up with campuses
in countries including China, Germany, and Costa Rica.
The results of these progressive changes have been regular recognition of
Appalachian in national publications, e.g., U.S. News & World Report, as
one of the outstanding comprehensive universities in the Southeast and nation.
Dr. Francis T. Borkowski succeeded Dr. Thomas in 1993. Chancellor Borkowski
has pointed Appalachian in important new directions. He has focused his
attention squarely and firmly on student diversity and cultural life on
campus. With an eye on the future needs of Appalachian students, progressive
programs and classes are being introduced. And attention is being paid to the
undergraduate experience. Like chancellors before him, Dr. Borkowski is aware
of the responsibility to the public, and he is committed to development and
change.
ACCREDITATION
Appalachian State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor's,
Master's, Specialist's, and Ed.D. degrees. In addition to this comprehensive
accreditation, other special accreditation by appropriate agencies includes:
AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business
The American Association of Family and Consumer Science (undergraduate)
The American Chemical Society (undergraduate)
The American Dietetics Association
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The Association of University Programs in Health Administration
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs/Joint
Review Committee-Athletic Training
The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics
The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
The Computer Sciences Accreditation Board, Inc.
Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology
The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education
Programs
Council on Social Work Education
The National Association of School Psychologists
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on
Accreditation
The National Association of Schools of Music
The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
The National Association of Schools of Theatre
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
The National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for
Leisure and Recreation Council on Accreditation
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
The University is a member of appropriate state and national associations and
organizations to which its professional programs are related. These include,
but are not limited to, the following:
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
The American Association of University Women
The American Council on Education
The American Counseling Association
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning
The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
The Association for Library and Information Sciences Education
The Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
The Association for Theatre in Higher Education
The Association of Teacher Educators
The Broadcast Education Association
The Carolina's Speech Communication Association
The Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
The Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences
The Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology
The Council of Graduate Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Council of Graduate Schools
The Highlands Biological Foundation
The National Association of Business Teacher Education
The National Association of Industrial Technology
The National Business Education Association
The National Collegiate Honors Council
The National Communication Association
The National Film and Video Association
The National Middle School Association
The National Organization on Legal Problems of Education
The North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities
The North Carolina Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
The North Carolina Association of Summer Sessions
The North Carolina Dance Alliance
The North Carolina League of Middle Schools
The North Carolina Professors of Educational Leadership
The North Carolina Theatre Conference
Professional and Organizational Development
The Public Relations Society of America
South Atlantic States Association for Asian and African Studies
The Southeastern Theatre Conference
The Southern States Communication Association
The Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities
The U.S. Institute of Theatre Technology
HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
In North Carolina, all the public educational institutions that grant
baccalaureate degrees are part of the University of North Carolina.
Appalachian State University is one of the 16 constituent institutions of the
multi-campus state university.
The University of North Carolina, chartered by the N.C. General Assembly in
1789, was the first public university in the United States to open its doors
and the only one to graduate students in the eighteenth century. The first
class was admitted in Chapel Hill in 1795. For the next 136 years, the only
campus of the University of North Carolina was at Chapel Hill.
In 1877, the N.C. General Assembly began sponsoring additional institutions of
higher education, diverse in origin and purpose. Five were historically black
institutions, and another was founded to educate American Indians. Several
were created to prepare teachers for the public schools. Others had a
technological emphasis. One is a training school for performing artists.
In 1931, the N.C. General Assembly redefined the University of North Carolina
to include three state-supported institutions: the campus at Chapel Hill (now
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), North Carolina State College
(now North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Woman's College (now the
University of North Carolina at Greensboro). The new multi-campus University
operated with one board of trustees and one president. By 1969, three
additional campuses had joined the University through legislative action: the
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at
Asheville, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
In 1971, the General Assembly passed legislation bringing into the University
of North Carolina the state's ten remaining public senior institutions, each
of which had until then been legally separate: Appalachian State University,
East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State
University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North
Carolina Central University, the North Carolina School of the Arts, Pembroke
State University, Western Carolina University, and Winston-Salem State
University. This action created the current 16-campus University. (In 1985,
the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, a residential high
school for gifted students, was declared an affiliated school of the
University; and in 1996, Pembroke State University was renamed The University
of North Carolina at Pembroke through Legislative action.)
The UNC Board of Governors is the policy-making body legally charged with "the
general determination, control, supervision, management, and governance of all
affairs of the constituent institutions." It elects the president, who
administers the University. The 32 voting members of the Board of Governors
are elected by the General Assembly for four-year terms. Former board chairmen
and board members who are former governors of North Carolina may continue to
serve for limited periods as non-voting members emeriti. The president of the
UNC Association of Student Governments, or that student's designee, is also a
non-voting member.
Each of the 16 constituent institutions is headed by a chancellor, who is
chosen by the Board of Governors on the president's nomination and is
responsible to the president. Each institution has a board of trustees,
consisting of eight members elected by the Board of Governors, four appointed
by the governor, and the president of the student body, who serves ex-officio.
(The NC School of the Arts has two additional ex-officio members.) Each board
of trustees holds extensive powers over academic and other operations of its
institution on delegation from the Board of Governors.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
As a public University (a member institution of The University of North
Carolina), Appalachian has an obligation to provide relevant student
information to the State of North Carolina. This being true, the University
periodically surveys and/or tests designated groups within its student
population. The University transmits the information to The University of
North Carolina's Office of the President and, ultimately, to the State of
North Carolina. The surveys/tests are used to assess academic programs,
student achievement, student perceptions and attitudes, etc. The information
obtained plays an important role in the determination of policy at the
institutional level, and in the creation and continuation of programs within
the University of North Carolina System.
Students should understand that information obtained through the surveys/tests
is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a
federal statute that prohibits the release of student information in a form
that identifies an individual student. Information that identifies an
individual student can be released, but only with the explicit written
permission of that student.
Special Service Programs for the Region
In accordance with its mission to serve the people of the region in which it
is located, Appalachian State University sponsors several programs designed to
serve the educational, cultural, social, economic and governmental needs of the
people and institutions of its region:
APPALACHIAN CONSORTIUM
The Appalachian Consortium is a non-profit, educational association whose
membership is composed of institutions of higher education and cultural
agencies in the Southern Highlands. The purpose of the Appalachian Consortium
is to promote among the general public an understanding and appreciation of the
culture of the region. The purpose is achieved through the sponsorship of
conferences, forums, festivals and workshops with special emphasis on
Appalachian traditions and environment. The consortium serves as a vehicle for
the development of cooperative projects initiated by regional scholars and
teachers at member institutions and agencies. The Appalachian Consortium is
supported by public and private grants and member contributions. The
Appalachian Consortium Press is a division of the Appalachian Consortium which
publishes works dealing with the Southern Highlands.
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL BUREAU OF GOVERNMENT
The Bureau's primary goal is to serve local government and law enforcement
personnel in the region and beyond, enabling them to function more
effectively. These services are chiefly in the form of inservice training,
technical assistance, research, and information. Educational programs
sponsored by the Bureau are in the areas of law enforcement, budgeting,
financial and personnel management, planning, tourism, zoning and land use
planning, historic preservation, and environmental concerns.
CENTER FOR APPALACHIAN STUDIES
Through programs and projects in such areas as the Appalachian region's
history, culture, arts, and social and environmental concerns, the Center for
Appalachian Studies assists in the clarification and evaluation of regional
issues. The center also publishes the Appalachian Journal, works closely
with the Appalachian Collection, a research library, the Appalachian Cultural
Museum, and coordinates the Appalachian Studies undergraduate minor and M.A.
programs.
EXTENSION AND DISTANCE EDUCATION
The Office of Extension and Distance Education is the administrative unit of
the University responsible for the implementation of off-campus programs,
whether credit or not for credit. This office coordinates participation in the
Appalachian Learning Alliance, which includes degree programs offered on ten
regional community college campuses; The Graduate Center on the campus of
Winston-Salem State University; and the Admissions Partnership Program, through
which talented high school students enroll in University coursework while
still in high school. This office coordinates with academic departments to
extend institutional resources into the University's service region.
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
The Appalachian Mathematics and Science Education Center is one of ten centers
which are part of the North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education
Network. Other centers are located on nine University of North Carolina
campuses. The mission of the MSEN is to improve the quality and quantity of
mathematics and science teachers in the state. Consequently, the center
regularly offers courses, workshops, institutes, and conferences, both on
campus and at various sites throughout the region for teachers and students
preparing to teach.
The center is located in rooms 220, 221 and 222 of Walker Hall and houses a
vast array of science and mathematics materials which can be checked out and
used not only by Appalachian faculty and area public school teachers, but by
students as well. Science and mathematics manipulative kits, journals, video
tapes, textbooks, and models are available for use by students enrolled in
methods classes or who are student teaching. Appalachian faculty and students
are welcome to come in and browse through the center's materials.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
The Center is the nation's primary resource for information, training and
research in the field of developmental education. Developmental education is
that aspect of postsecondary education concerned with the learning and human
development needs of academically underprepared students. Each year hundreds
of postsecondary educators take advantage of Center services. The Center is
located within the Reich College of Education.
THE BROYHILL INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER
Appalachian's Broyhill Inn and Conference Center is located at an elevation of
3,535 feet at the western end of campus. The Center contains 17 meeting rooms.
Two large exhibition areas and outdoor spaces can be utilized for receptions
and social functions. The Broyhill Inn is a full-service hotel with 83
sleeping rooms including expansive suites, an attractive dining room and total
banquet facilities. Program development specialists and conference
coordinators are available to assist with conference program planning and
implementation.
The Broyhill Inn and Conference Center was created to increase the
University's capability to fulfill its responsibilities for academic
excellence as a regional institution. Through its facilities and staff, the
Center strives to meet the education needs of adults in the business community
and other well-defined populations.
The Broyhill provides meeting space for campus groups and encourages faculty
to work closely with professional organizations and the business community in
utilizing its facilities for training and continuing education purposes.
NORTH CAROLINA SMALL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBTDC)
The North Carolina SBTDC is a business and development service of the
University of North Carolina system. The Appalachian-Foothills Regional
Service Center is hosted by Appalachian's Walker College of Business and
maintains offices on campus and in Hickory, providing University outreach to a
14 county region of North Carolina. As the state's primary provider of
management and technical assistance to the business community, the SBTDC's
primary focus is providing management counseling to established firms, high
growth companies and later stage start-up businesses. Specific assistance
areas include strategic planning, marketing, financial management, loan
application, capital formation issues, and general business management. The
SBTDC provides linkages between the business community and Appalachian's
faculty and graduate business students. Through their regional offices, the
SBTDC also provides access to experts in technology development and
commercialization, government procurement opportunities, and international
trade and market research.
THE APPALACHIAN LOFT
Appalachian State University maintains an off-campus residential facility
outside of Boone for experiential studies. The Appalachian Loft, the satellite
campus in New York City, consists of some 4,400 square feet of living space
for visitors. Located at 117 East 24th Street, between Park Avenue and
Lexington, the Loft is within easy walking distance of the Arts District,
Theater District, restaurants and shopping.
Academic Affairs
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
J. Paul Combs, Director
The Appalachian Regional Development Institute (ARDI) is an applied research
and public service program of Appalachian State University. Through ARDI, the
University makes its resources, faculty and professional staff available to
address economic, business, government, and social issues and problems related
to regional development. The Institute conducts research on regional
development problems and provides direct assistance to local and regional
organizations involved in economic and community development. It works within
and outside the University to improve the quality of life and economic
opportunities for people in western North Carolina.
By focusing on regional development, the Appalachian Regional Development
Institute integrates the University's teaching, research and service missions.
The University's teaching mission includes adult skill development, strategic
planning assistance and development of leadership skills. These are all
important components to build the economic capacity of local areas. Within all
its areas of emphasis, ARDI provides a broad range of training and continuing
education programs, including workshops, courses, seminars and conferences.
Although its primary geographic area of operation is western North Carolina,
ARDI also tackles national and global issues relevant to regional development.
ARDI's activities are organized into functional areas. The Appalachian
International Business Center (AIBC) supports international trade; especially
export development, for western North Carolina. The Information Technology
Center promotes telecommunications and electronic commerce as tools for
economic and social development. The Workforce Development Center conducts
labor market studies and carries out research on various workforce development
issues. In its state-of-the-art computer lab, this center offers hands-on
seminars and workshops covering many computer technology applications. The
Energy Center supports energy research and development by faculty, staff and
students in areas of energy efficiency, renewables, policy analysis, and
forecasting.
In its Regional Outreach function, ARDI matches Appalachian faculty with the
technical assistance and applied research needs of business, government, and
nonprofit organizations in the University's service area. In addition, ARDI
assists with all aspects of strategic and technical assistance for economic
development organizations, local governments, not-for-profit organizations and
businesses through its Economic and Community Development efforts. And
finally, its Entrepreneurship initiatives support innovation, technology
transfer and business development in the region.
DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Richard B. Parrott, Director
In cooperation with each of the colleges of the University, the Division of
Continuing Education strives to provide educational experiences for those
outside the confines of the University through field-based courses,
conferences, and camp programs.
Although the Division of Continuing Education does not grant degrees, the
offices within the Division of Continuing Education work closely with all
academic departments and divisions of the University in order to better serve
the various groups and populations calling upon the University for its
services. The offices within the Division of Continuing Education are:
The Office of Conferences and Institutes
Camp Broadstone
The Office of Extension and Distance Education
Admissions Partnership Program
Appalachian Learning Alliance
OFFICE OF CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTES
Peter Vandenberg, Director
The University encourages the use of its resources and facilities by groups
that are interested in providing educational and/or recreational workshops,
clinics, camps, retreats, conferences, seminars, and meetings. The Office of
Conferences and Institutes is responsible for the development, coordination,
promotion and management of non-credit continuing education programs. Programs
are offered to individuals from 8 to 80 years of age, utilizing the resources
of a diversified faculty and staff and the modern facilities, equipment, and
accommodations at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center, Camp Broadstone, the
main campus, and the surrounding region.
Increasingly business, industry and professional associations are requiring
their members to return periodically to school in order to maintain a high
level of currency in their fields. Appalachian responds to these needs within
its service region in arranging for specially designed non-credit courses and
programs and uses the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) as a measure of academic
achievement.
For information, contact the director of the Office of Conferences and
Institutes, University Hall, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608.
Phone (828) 262-3045.
CAMP BROADSTONE
In an effort to encourage learning and appreciation of the natural world
through discovery and participation in firsthand encounters, Appalachian State
University provides the facilities and resources of Camp Broadstone to groups
seeking outdoor learning experiences. The 53-acre camp is located in Valle
Crucis alongside the Watauga River, only six miles from the main campus. The
camp facilities provide year-round housing for 100 people (groups and family)
and a multipurpose dining hall capable of feeding 150. During the summer
months, the camp operates a six-week residential enrichment program for gifted
and talented children.
The University encourages the use of the camp by students, faculty, staff,
community and civic groups, and constituents of the University's service
region.
For information, contact the director of Camp Broadstone, 1431 Broadstone
Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Phone (828) 963-4640 or 262-3045.
OFFICE OF EXTENSION AND DISTANCE EDUCATION
Tom Fisher, Director
The Office of Extension and Distance Education serves as liaison between the
many constituencies in Appalachian's service region and the colleges,
divisions and departments of the University in delivering educational services
to students in field-based settings. The primary function of the office is to
promote, develop and administer the off-campus courses and programs that are a
part of Appalachian's commitment to the region and its citizenry.
The University offers undergraduate programming through the Admissions
Partnership Program (APP) and the Appalachian Learning Alliance. Graduate
programming is offered through the Appalachian Learning Alliance as well as at
selected sites in western North Carolina. Non-credit courses are administered
at selected off-campus locations.
The Admissions Partnership Program was originally funded by the Carnegie
Corporation of New York and offers talented high school seniors the
opportunity to complete collegiate coursework in their home high schools while
concurrently completing the requirements for a high school diploma. Students
are admitted to the University using the same criteria as entering on-campus
college freshman but are taught by high school faculty who have the appropriate
credentials to teach at the college level. Currently, Appalachian has APP
courses offered on the campuses of high schools in Avery, Caldwell and Davie
Counties.
The Appalachian Learning Alliance is comprised of ten area community colleges
and Appalachian State University. The goal of the Alliance is to provide
undergraduate degree-completion and graduate degree programs on the campuses
of these community colleges in order to support increased access to
educational opportunities for individuals who are unable to attend on-campus
offerings at Appalachian State University. The community colleges included in
the Appalachian Learning Alliance are: Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute, Catawba Valley Community College, Cleveland Community
College, Forsyth Technical Community College, Isothermal Community College,
Mayland Community College, McDowell Technical Community College, Surry
Community College, Western Piedmont Community College, and Wilkes Community
College.
Appalachian, also, has graduate degree programs offered at the UNC Graduate
Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University and selected other
locations. For a list of current programs and locations, please consult the
Office of Extension and Distance Education web site at
www.ext-dl.appstate.edu.
For additional information about credit and non-credit courses and programs
offered off-campus, please contact the Office of Extension and Distance
Education, P.O. Box 32054, University Hall Drive, Boone, NC 28608-2054, or
call (828) 262-3113 or (800) 355-4084.
OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
H. Perry Mixter, Director
A variety of activities are offered throughout the year to enhance the
cultural and intellectual environment of Appalachian, and to heighten student
and community appreciation of the role played by the arts in society. Programs
are designed to complement classroom studies, as well as the wide range of
student and faculty presentations in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.
There is a cultural event at Appalachian almost every day of the academic
year.
PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS encompass four general
areas: the Performing Arts Series, Forum Series, An Appalachian Summer
Festival, and visual arts programs offered by the Turchin Center for the
Visual Arts.
The Performing Arts Series is available by subscription, season ticket, or
individual ticket, and is scheduled to correspond with Appalachian's academic
year. Students and faculty members, as well as area residents and visitors to
the High Country, are all considered in planning each season's line-up of
performers. Musical events range from symphony orchestra and chamber music
performances to jazz and contemporary artists. Theatre productions run the
gamut from serious drama to Broadway musical tours. Dance performances offer
an equally wide array of styles, from ballet to modern dance to dance forms
representing cultural traditions from around the world.
The Forum Series, also offered during the academic year, features guest
speakers who share their perspectives on issues affecting the lives of the
campus body as well as the nation and the world. Lectures serve to enhance
Appalachian's academic programs by exposing students, faculty and community
members to the ideas and knowledge of experts representing a wide variety of
disciplines. All lectures presented through the Forum Series are offered at no
charge, and community members as well as students and faculty members are
welcome to attend.
An Appalachian Summer Festival, now entering its nineteenth season, is
North Carolina's premier arts festival featuring the very best in music,
dance, theatre, and the visual arts. Presented during the month of July, the
festival has grown from a popular local and regional event to become a
destination for visitors from around the country, who are attracted by its
artistic quality and the natural beauty of the High Country. In recent years,
the festival has been selected as one of the "top twenty events in the
Southeast" by the Southeast Tourism Society. The festival's lineup boasts
world-renowned performers, as well as the finest cultural traditions of the
Appalachian region.
At the heart of An Appalachian Summer Festival is a remarkable array of
musical offerings. Symphony and chamber music performances, School of Music
faculty, and guest artists from around the world offer a diverse musical menu.
The North Carolina Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, Preservation Hall Jazz
Band, the Broyhill Chamber Ensemble (in residence during the festival) and
guest artists André Watts, Pinchas Zukerman, Dawn Upshaw, Roberta Peters,
Robert Merrill, Doc Watson, Chet Atkins, Arlo Guthrie and Willie Nelson are
but a few of the artists who have appeared at the festival in the past. The
very best in the world of dance is also represented by An Appalachian Summer
Festival. Artists of the New York City Ballet, the Ohio Ballet, Miami City
Ballet, American Indian Dance Theatre, Paul Taylor Dance Company, North
Carolina Dance Theatre, Atlanta Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago have
all graced its stages in past years. The festival's dynamic "Works in
Progress" presents staged theatre readings of new works by some of the
country's finest playwrights, composers, directors, actors and musicians,
shaped by a process of collaboration among various arts disciplines. Visual
arts programming is represented by two national juried visual arts
exhibitions, the Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition, and the
Halpert Biennial Visual Arts Competition.
Appalachian's vision of establishing a regional visual arts center has become
a reality, in the form of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, the
largest visual arts center in northwestern North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee,
and Southwest Virginia. The Turchin Center, located on West King Street in the
heart of downtown Boone, is scheduled to open in May, 2003. The center is
devoted specifically to exhibition, education and outreach programs in the
visual arts. Exhibits will focus on a blend of new and historically important
artwork, and will feature works of nationally and internationally renowned
artists, as well as many of the finest artists of the region. The spectacular
Martin and Doris Rosen Galleries, as well as the studios and outdoor sculpture
gardens of this magnificent building provide a dynamic setting for the viewing
and enjoyment of art. Students as well as community members will also find in
the Turchin Center a welcoming gathering place devoted to teaching and the
exploration of the visual arts through such initiatives as a Community Art
School and its multitude of workshops, lectures, and other programs, as well
as a strong connection to the University's highly acclaimed Department of Art.
Farthing Auditorium, the venue for many of the events sponsored by the
Office of Cultural Affairs, is an 1,800 seat auditorium, used as a road house
for touring productions and the programs of academic units, student
activities, and community arts organizations.
PROGRAMS PRESENTED BY THE ACADEMIC ARTS UNITS
The Hayes School of Music presents a number of concerts and recitals by
Appalachian faculty and students in Rosen Concert Hall and Recital Hall of the
Broyhill Music Center. These presentations range from solo recitals to large
ensemble concerts which are generally free to the public.
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers both faculty and student
productions in the Valborg Theatre and in the I.G. Greer Arena Theatre. During
a four-year period, the offerings cover a wide range of dramatic literature
and styles. The Appalachian Dance Ensemble performs both student and faculty
works each year.
The Department of Art maintains an active exhibit program. Several student,
faculty, and regional artists exhibitions are displayed each year.
DIVERSITY
Harry L. Williams, Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity
Appalachian is committed to increasing diversity among students, faculty and
staff. There is a continuing need at Appalachian, as there is nationally, to
expand and enhance racial, ethnic and cultural understanding, not only because
it is morally correct, but because the students we educate will be in a better
position to use their education if they understand cultural differences and
appreciate people with backgrounds other than their own. The Associate Vice
Chancellor for Diversity is responsible for implementing the University's
diversity plan, working with the entire University community to identify and
implement strategies that will lead to a more diverse learning community at
Appalachian. Web site: www.diversity.appstate.edu
THE EQUITY OFFICE
Linda K. Robinson, Director
The Equity Office at Appalachian State University is charged with managing
complaints about unfair treatment based on some form of discrimination and,
then, working to resolve those issues with the individuals and units involved.
Providing proactive, preventive education and training programs that support
and encourage an environment free from discrimination is an integral function
of the Equity Office as well. As a natural extension of its mission, the
Equity Office seeks to advance campus-wide endeavors that celebrate diversity
and foster appreciation of differences. Web site: www.equity.appstate.edu
THE CRATIS D. WILLIAMS GRADUATE SCHOOL
Judith E. Domer, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
Edelma D. Huntley, Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Robert L. Johnson, Senior Associate Dean for Research
Graduate study at Appalachian includes encouraging academic inquiry, providing
opportunities and facilities for advanced study and research, developing or
extending academic or professional specializations, and facilitating the
acquisition of external funds for research, instruction, and service.
Accordingly, the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School offers programs leading to
the Master of Arts degree with educational licensure for teachers and the
Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in many academic areas. In
addition, there are programs leading to the Master of Business Administration,
Master of Library Science, Master of Music, Master of Public Administration,
Master of School Administration, the Educational Specialist degree, the
Certificate of Advanced Study, and the Doctor of Education, all of which are
offered during the two semesters of the regular session and the summer
session. Students may also attend courses scheduled for late afternoons,
evenings, and Saturdays, or participate in field-based programs.
The Graduate School has general supervision of all graduate work carried out
in the departments, schools, and colleges of the University. In addition, the
Office of Research and Grants within the Graduate School supports faculty and
student research and facilitates and coordinates the acquisition of external
grant funds for the University. The Graduate School consists of a graduate
faculty represented by the dean, who is the administrative officer, and the
Graduate Council. The dean is responsible for research and graduate studies
and reports to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor.
PURPOSE
The specific purpose of the Graduate School is to promote and encourage the
intellectual and professional development of graduate students and faculty.
Within the framework of higher education established by the State of North
Carolina, the Graduate School accomplishes this purpose through the promotion
and administration of quality programs of graduate education and through the
support and facilitation of research and grant activities for the University
community. Activities centralized within the Graduate School include the
evaluation and processing of applicants for graduate study, the review of the
qualifications of candidates for graduate degrees, the review of graduate
curricula and programs, the review of graduate faculty credentials, and the
administration of the assistantship/fellowship/scholarship programs. The
Graduate School serves as a major advocate for research by assisting faculty
in the acquisition of external funding, by providing internal support for
research and scholarship, and by insuring a visible profile for University
research and grant activities.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
For information regarding graduate degree requirements, refer to the Graduate
Bulletin.
RESEARCH FACILITIES
Faculty research, grant activity, and selected publication costs are
facilitated and supported through the Office of Research and Grants within the
Cratis D. Williams Graduate School. The Office of Research and Grants in the
Graduate School provides assistance to faculty and graduate students in
identifying both public and private sources of external funding and in the
preparation of grant proposals. The Illinois Research Information System
(IRIS), housed in the Office of Research and Grants, is an on-line
computerized file containing descriptions of over 3,000 funding opportunities
from federal agencies, private and corporate foundations, and other non-profit
organizations which can aid faculty and students in identifying potential
funding support for research, program development, travel, teaching, and
advanced study. In addition, the University participates in a program entitled
The Community of Science, wherein faculty obtain grant and contract
information on a weekly basis that has been individualized to their specific
needs. The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs offers assistance at all
stages of proposal development. All submission requirements, including
acquiring proper administrative approvals, making all necessary copies for
submission, and mailing of proposals, are the responsibility of the Office of
Research and Sponsored Programs.
The Graduate School, with recommendations from the University Research
Council, administers funds which provide modest grants to faculty for research
equipment and supplies, and publication and travel costs. Research assistance
is provided through the allocation of Graduate Research Assistants to
departments during the academic year and to individual faculty for research
projects in the summer. Information regarding the research activities of
Appalachian faculty and students is disseminated through the Research News
which is published yearly by the Graduate School, and through the Research
Bulletin which is published quarterly.
Research facilities maintained by Appalachian include the Carol Grotnes Belk
Library and the Office of Computer and Management Services. The W.L. Eury
Appalachia Regional collection, provides research as well as instructional
support to faculty and students. The Office of Computer and Management Services
assists faculty and students in research computing and in statistical treatment
of data. The Faculty Development Fund, administered through the Faculty
Development and Instructional Services Center, provides funds for faculty study
and professional development. The Office of Grants Accounting assists faculty
with the financial administration of grants and contracts.
The College of Arts and Sciences maintains specialized research facilities
which include the Appalachian State University Map Library, the Center for
Appalachian Studies, the Biology Greenhouse, the Dark Sky Observatory, the
Meteorological Reporting Station, and the Regional Bureau of Government. The
Walker College of Business Research Center assists faculty and students in
research efforts, and the College of Education has research facilities and
support through the Statistics/Testing/Research Laboratory, the Educational
Computer Laboratory, the Teacher Education Student Data Bank, the Speech and
Hearing Clinic, the Reading Education Curriculum Laboratory, the Center for
Learning Evaluation and Research, the Early Childhood Learning Center, and the
Western Carolina Research Center. In addition, Appalachian allocates faculty
time and financial support toward the publication of numerous research
journals and periodicals.
WILLIAM C. HUBBARD CENTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF SUPPORT
Peter Petschauer, Director
The Hubbard Center provides professional and personal support to faculty and
staff through four interrelated programs: Faculty and Academic Development,
Health Promotion, Counseling for Faculty and Staff, and Organizational
Development.
Faculty and Academic Development offers a variety of professional
development opportunities that focus on enhancing faculty performance and
deepening faculty satisfaction by supporting the teaching-learning process.
Programs include on-campus workshops and seminars, funding for off-campus
workshops and seminars, special interest groups, projects to enhance faculty
skills and/or student learning, analysis of teaching for improvement, and
special support for new faculty.
Health Promotion provides a comprehensive and broad range of services to
assist faculty and staff in improving their health status. Services include
cholesterol screening, fitness testing, cancer screenings, exercise groups,
weight management programs, classes on special health topics, and adult
immunizations.
Counseling for Faculty and Staff provides confidential screening, referral,
and counseling services to faculty and staff and their immediate families. The
program also sponsors support groups and educational classes on topics such as
relationship concerns, alcohol abuse, and conflict mediation.
Organizational Development focuses on systemic issues that have an impact
on the quality of life of faculty and staff through research, consultation,
and leadership initiatives.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Jeff Williams, Director
Information Technology Services (ITS) assists students, faculty, and staff in
meeting their hardware, software, and communications needs with respect to
academic computing and general computing support. ITS works closely with other
campus entities to coordinate personnel and resources in support of
information technology. The department consists of five units, each with its
own unique mission:
ACADEMIC COMPUTING SERVICES
The primary mission of Academic Computing Services (ACS) is to provide an
appropriate level and range of hardware, software, and consulting support to
meet the academic computing needs of students, faculty, and academic staff.
Within the limits of its resources, ACS provides adequately equipped and
staffed on-campus computer laboratories to enable students to accomplish
computing-related academic assignments. ACS is responsible for activities
related to the installation of software, consultation for equipment
acquisition and coordination of shared local area network resources. This unit
also supports faculty and students who own their own computers. ACS supports
faculty in their classroom use of computers as well as in other class-related
or professional research activities employing information technology. With
respect to each of the campus groups which constitute its clientele, ACS seeks
both to provide for current needs and to anticipate those which are likely to
arise in the future. It also provides support to campus users in the areas
of consulting, training and use of supported software. Services include
assistance in problem solving, phone support, coordination of activities with
other units, resource material referrals and classroom instruction.
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
The primary mission of this unit is the design, development, implementation
and support of user applications on a variety of microcomputer, minicomputer
and mainframe platforms. Consulting services are provided to users in
assessing different approaches and addressing potential solutions in meeting
demands for services. This group is responsible for investigating and
implementing new technologies as cost effective alternatives become available
in providing business solutions. Specialized training and consultation is also
provided.
INSTRUCTIONAL COMPUTING SERVICES
The mission of this unit is to provide training and consulting services to
faculty in using computers for instructional purposes and to provide training
services in personal computer applications to University employees. Specific
responsibilities of ICS include: develop and deliver training and consulting
services for the appropriate integration of computer technologies into
teaching and learning; provide a variety of computer training services to
Appalachian faculty, administration, and staff; advocate for resource
allocations necessary to effectively use and explore potential uses of
computing in teaching and learning; promote the integration of computer
technologies with other available pedagogical tools; collect, analyze and
disseminate information relating to "best practices" in instructional
computing, both within University and the UNC System; provide a focal point
for University efforts and initiatives relating to teaching and learning with
technology; and be the liaison from Appalachian State University to the
Teaching and Learning with Technology Collaborative component of the UNC
Office of the President. ICS works closely with other areas of the University
including all areas of Information Technology Services, Academic Computing
Services, and the Hubbard Center for Faculty and Staff Development, the
Instructional Technology Center, the University Libraries and IT specialists
in the various colleges.
NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES
This unit provides technical computer networking infrastructure support to
authorized users for access to the University communications backbone. This
includes the design, installation, monitoring and support of specialized
communications equipment attached to the campus backbone as well as access to
external networks as required by campus users. Network security, network user
registration and network configuration functions are provided and coordinated
by this group. This group supports and configures all switches and routers
that make up the University data network backbone. This unit coordinates its
activities closely with other campus units involved with premise wiring,
backbone planning and support.
SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES
This unit is responsible for providing a stable production mainframe and
minicomputer environment for local and remote access to the central computer
facility. This includes support for production batch processing, handling and
distribution of computer generated output, optical scanning, coordination with
users, system monitoring, disk backups, installation, maintenance and tuning
of the vendor software, monitoring of equipment and resolution of problems.
This includes the administration and updating of the servers. Typically
systems programming has been used to implement technical applications such as
bisynchronous data transmission, utilities for furthering access to
applications and data, directory services, and other applications of these
types.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Charles Kreszock, Director
The Instructional Technology Center, unique in the NC University system, is
located on the ground floor of Belk Library. The ITC is a multi-area support
unit that provides professional consultation, expertise and production for the
development and delivery of educational materials and information to the
faculty, staff and students of Appalachian. The Instructional Technology
Center utilizes the latest in analog, digital and web based technologies and
offers audio-visual equipment checkout, copying and binding services,
photography and processing services, graphic and web page digital design and
desktop publishing, digital video editing and production and sophisticated
technical repair of University owned equipment.
ITC also offers professional consultation and implementation of distance
education courses and e-Learning utilizing the WEB, NCREN, the North Carolina
Information Highway and satellite technologies. Delivery of course materials,
classes or individual playback services from remote sites or from Belk Library
is available to the campus community upon request. A professional staff is on
site to offer assistance.
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Web Site: www.oip.appstate.edu
238 I.G. Greer Hall
T. Marvin Williamsen, Associate Vice Chancellor for International Programs
Robert White, Associate Director, Foreign Student Advisor
Nancy Wells, Director, International Student Exchange and Study Abroad
Katie Berthin, Coordinator of Student and Scholar Services
Meg Marck-Kennedy, Director, Appalachian Overseas Education Programs
Ruth Cook, Director, K-12 International Outreach Program
The Office of International Programs supports a variety of international
campus efforts, including a broad range of services for students and faculty
interested in study, research, and teaching abroad. Appalachian is committed
to providing a well-rounded education, understanding that our graduates must
be prepared for citizenship in a global, interdependent world. The office
provides information about international exchange opportunities and study
abroad options in other nations, as well as material on scholarships for
students and support for faculty foreign scholarly travel. The Office of
International Programs sponsors and coordinates various exchange programs for
students and faculty, and issues international student identification cards.
The Office of International Programs provides North Carolina educators a
resource for their classrooms through the K-12 International Outreach Program,
which provides curriculum resources and interactive, educational programs on
various countries, cultures, and international current events.
STUDY ABROAD
Appalachian students have over 100 possible foreign study sites to consider
for semester and year programs. The Office of International Programs maintains
direct relationships with many foreign institutions, and Appalachian is a
member of the International Student Exchange Program. While many locations
offer the opportunity to study in a foreign language, approximately one third
of these foreign institutions offer classes in English. Although the programs
vary widely in cost, the majority of programs have costs equivalent to
Appalachian's tuition and fees. Students who receive scholarships and
financial aid can apply these benefits to the cost of studying abroad.
The Office of International Programs also supports a wide variety of short
term summer study abroad programs led by Appalachian faculty. Most summer
programs offer six semester hours credit and include four to five weeks of
travel. Financial aid is also available for summer study abroad.
Students earn academic credit through study abroad that can be applied toward
degree programs.
FOREIGN STUDENT SERVICES
Appalachian hosts approximately 100 foreign students per year, a number that
is growing. The Office of International Programs provides support for these
students through the Foreign Student Advisor and the Coordinator of Student
and Scholar Services. Foreign students receive aid with visa processing,
academic advising, and accommodations.
International exchange students are housed in the Living Learning Center
with a U.S. roommate. Degree seeking international students face the same
regulations as the Appalachian State University students and are housed on
campus during their freshman year by the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Special programming designed for Appalachian students and interested community
members, such as picnics, international coffee hour, and other social events,
encourage the integration of international students into the community. (See
the index for International Student Admission.)
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AT APPALACHIAN
Appalachian offers several options for international study. Included are the
International Economics and Business option (see description listed in the
Departments of Economics, and Foreign Languages and Literatures);
interdisciplinary degree programs are offered with academic concentrations in
Asia, East European-Russia, Germany, Latin America, Modern Europe, the Third
World (see descriptions listed in the Department of Interdisciplinary
Studies); minors in Latin American studies, Eastern European-Russian studies,
Asian studies (see descriptions under the College of Arts and Sciences), and
International Business (for description of International Business minor, see
listing under the College of Business; for all others, see listings in the
College of Arts and Sciences).
BELK LIBRARY
Mary L. Reichel, University Librarian
Library Faculty:
John P. Abbott
John D. Boyd
Gary R. Boye
Larry M. Boyer
Virginia C. Branch
Eleanor I. Cook
Elizabeth E. Cramer
S. Patricia Farthing
Joy Gambill
Susan L. Golden
Frederick J. Hay
L. Keith Hill
Kenneth W. Johnson
Harry C. Keiner
Martha H. Kreszock
Lynne D. Lysiak
Paul Orkiszewski
Kelly C. Rhodes
Allan G. Scherlen
Glenn Ellen Starr Stilling
E. Ann Viles
Amy K. Weiss
Catherine L. Wilkinson
Elizabeth M. Williams
M. Suzanne Wise
Clint Wrede
Carol Grotnes Belk Library is centrally located on Appalachian's campus and
provides ready access to a wide range of information resources. The library
houses over 812,000 books; 1,481,500 microforms; and 78,000 sound recordings,
videos, and other non-print media. It provides access to over 35,500
electronic titles and databases. It has print subscriptions to 4,700 scholarly
and popular journals, newspapers, and serial publications. Access to
electronic information is available through the library's web page
(www.library.appstate.edu/) which includes Appalachian's online catalog; the
library catalogs of the other UNC institutions; and both full text and
citation databases. The library has more than seventy faculty and staff to
acquire and manage its collections and to assist people with their research
and information needs. It contains areas for individual and group study, an
Electronic Library Laboratory, a classroom for library instruction, film/video
viewing rooms, and private carrels for faculty and for students writing
theses.
In spring 2003, construction began on a new University Library and Information
Commons. As envisioned, the new facility will be one and a half times as large
as the current Belk Library. It will feature a full range of traditional and
electronic information resources and services including electronic classrooms,
group study rooms, a multimedia authoring center, a 24-hour study area, and a
cyber-café. Opening of the new library is slated for 2005.
The University library has several special collections. The W.L. Eury
Appalachian Collection, highlighting materials from and about the Appalachian
Mountains, and the Justice-Query Instructional Materials Center, containing
resources for teacher education and instructional development, are both
housed in Belk Library. The Music Library, located in the Broyhill Music
Center, contains the books, scores, and sound recordings which support the
curricula of the School of Music and other Appalachian programs. Belk Library
also has an extensive government documents collection. The library is a full
depository library for North Carolina state documents and a selective
depository of United States government publications.
Materials not owned by the University library may be obtainable from other
sources. Appalachian is a member of the Western North Carolina Library Network
(WNCLN) and shares its automated library system with Western Carolina
University and the University of North Carolina, Asheville. WNCLN's ABC
Express allows students and faculty at the three institutions to easily borrow
library materials from each other. For items not held by the Network
libraries, interlibrary loan services are provided to students and faculty at
no cost and other document delivery options are available.
For library information view the Library's home page
(www.library.appstate.edu/) or call (828)262-2188.
OFFICE OF SUMMER SESSIONS
R. Clinton Parker, Director
The Office of Summer Sessions at Appalachian State University is committed to
the University's primary mission of excellence in teaching and instruction.
For this reason, instruction is provided by regular Appalachian faculty
members and highly selected visiting faculty. Mindful of the importance of the
development of the total person, Appalachian's summer programs seek to promote
the intellectual, cultural and personal development of its students through
curricular and extracurricular activities. The University schedules workshops,
seminars and traditional courses of varying lengths to allow students to fit
their summer studies into other summer plans. Special courses and other
programs are offered to teachers and other professionals for both enrichment
and the pursuit of advanced degrees. For a schedule of offerings, catalog or
other information about summer at Appalachian, please call: (828) 262-3154,
FAX (828) 262-6590; write to: The Office of Summer Sessions, John E. Thomas
Hall, P.O. Box 32119, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608; or visit
the Web Site: www.summerschool.appstate.edu
Student Life
CENTER FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, a part of the Division of
Student Development, recognizes that the development of the whole student is
achieved through in-class and out-of-class learning opportunities and
experiences. These experiences are provided through programs designed to
enhance leadership, intellectual, personal, cultural, and professional
development. It is believed that when afforded opportunities for learning and
growing, students will graduate from the institution with a better
understanding of themselves and their peers, organizations, chosen
professions, and responsibilities as part of a larger community.
Programs and services are grounded in the philosophy that all students be
given opportunities and responsibilities for engaging in activities, programs
and services relevant to their individual, educational and professional goals.
The Center, through the implementation of student development theories in
traditional and non-traditional settings, assists students in developing
environments that enhance diversity, promote ethical and moral development,
and provide leadership and experiential learning opportunities. To this end,
the Center promotes personal growth opportunities, leadership development,
social development and student accountability through personal counseling and
instruction, practicum and experiential learning opportunities.
More than 250 clubs and organizations are recognized by the University with
over 8,000 students involved in these groups. Academic, honor, special
interest, service, religious and activity organizations are open to all
students. There are 21 fraternities and sororities that comprise the Greek
system and maintain an active presence on the campus. Students have an
opportunity to learn about clubs through club expos held each year, club
advertising and recruitment activities, new student orientation and by
visiting the Center. Research shows that involvement can be a positive factor
for academic success and personal satisfaction with your college experience.
Students who become involved on campus more often than not get better grades
and indicate that they have had a more positive experience in college.
Students who become involved in organizations related to their major find such
involvement reinforces classroom learning as well as providing valuable
hands-on experience.
The Center offers a wide variety of leadership and involvement opportunities
for all students. Whether you are interested in taking leadership classes for
credit, attending conferences and seminars, or receiving individual
advisement, the Center staff can provide that support. Programs range from an
Emerging Leaders Program for new students to a Keystone Series for seniors and
everything in between. Students have access to the Leadership Resource Center
where books, videos and instruction materials about leadership are available.
The Center through its Multicultural Student Development program works to
create a community conducive to the needs of our multicultural students while
also educating the larger community to multicultural issues through cultural,
educational, and social programs. A peer-mentoring program matches incoming
freshmen with successful upper-class students to facilitate the transition
from high school to college. The Multicultural Center, located in the Plemmons
Student Union, provides a bridge that connects and promotes the uniqueness of
various multicultural groups by encouraging respect and appreciation for the
history, traditions, and culture of these groups. The Student Women's Center,
also located in the Student Union, strives to foster an environment that
creates opportunities for the education, leadership development, and personal
growth of women, regardless of their background or beliefs.
Through participation in the Student Government Association, students may take
an active role in University governance. The SGA consists of two branches and
is made up of elected representatives from residence halls and off-campus
constituencies. The Executive branch is made up of the President and the
Executive Cabinet; the Legislative branch is composed of the Vice
President, the Legislative Cabinet and the Senate. The Senate deliberates on
student welfare matters, from academic requirements to residence life, and
makes recommendations to the University. Students help to formulate and write
University policy by serving on faculty-student-staff committees on
academic policy, admissions, business affairs, public programs, public
service, registration, research, student life, and traffic. Students can also
represent student opinions by volunteering to serve on University committees
ranging from academic policies and procedures, to student health care, to
parking.
Student Publications provides students the opportunity to become involved with
campus media while developing writing, editing, photography, graphic design
and advertising skills that enhance classroom learning and provide hands-on
experience that translates to job opportunities on leaving the University.
The Appalachian, the University's award-winning twice weekly paper, is
distributed free on campus to keep students informed of important campus
events. The Appalachian Online is Student Publications' worldwide web site
containing the latest news from the pages of The Appalachian, as well as
links to other sources of information. Both the print version of The
Appalachian and the online version offer an instructional experience for
students interested in careers as student journalists. Students learn the
responsibilities of a free press by making all content decisions.
Freshman Orientation Phase 2 coincides with the opening of fall semester. It
is designed to help acclimate new students to the campus environment through
an orientation program that educates, provides interaction and socialization
opportunities, introduces co-curricular opportunities and decreases anxiety
associated with entering an unfamiliar environment.
STUDENT PROGRAMS
Student Programs, a division of Student Development, provides the Appalachian
community with a variety of social, cultural, recreational and educational
programs and experiences. Producing student programs provides involved
students with valuable work related skills in managing, leading, organizing,
communicating, motivating others, budgeting, advertising, etc. Student
Programs operates the Plemmons Student Union, and Legends Social Center to
provide facilities and services for programming, meetings, bands, parties, and
the general enhancement of life at Appalachian.
The Appalachian Popular Programming Society (A.P.P.S.), is the all-campus
programming organization sponsored and advised by the Department of Student
Programs. Membership is open to all interested students and provides excellent
leadership opportunities. A.P.P.S. has two major goals. One is to enhance the
quality of campus entertainment. The second is to provide significant "hands
on" learning experiences and leadership opportunities for involved students.
The organization is made up of an executive cabinet and the following student-
run programming councils: stage shows, special events, club shows, films,
concerts, the Council for Cultural Awareness, and the Appalachian Heritage
Council.
The Plemmons Student Union is staffed by Appalachian students. There are a
number of services and facilities located in the Union. They include the ACT
Community Outreach Center, the Coffeehouse, Peer Career, the Multi-Cultural
Center, two Ballrooms, Art Gallery, lounges and various meeting rooms. The
McAlisters Deli and the Cascades Cafe, two campus eateries, are located in the
Union. Other services provided in the Union include the information desk and
the Mt. Mitchell Fitness Center, computer labs, study rooms, and Outdoor
Programs. The new Greenbriar Theater is a popular location for free classic
films. The new Summit Trail Solarium is the prime gathering place for students
at Appalachian. A patio and amphitheatre are also available for outdoor
performances, receptions, etc. Room reservations can be made by calling (828)
262-2479.
Legends is Appalachian's social and entertainment center. Under the
supervision of a full-time manager, it is staffed by student employees. A wide
variety of entertaining programs occur in Legends and are coordinated by the
A.P.P.S. councils. Such programs include regional and local bands, national
entertainers, theme parties, discos, comedians, and movies. Recent
performances have included the Dave Matthews Band, Outkast, Coolio, Hootie &
the Blowfish, Widespread Panic, and Far Too Jones, to name a few.
APPALACHIAN AND THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER
A.C.T., a division of Student Programs, seeks to provide students with
opportunities to perform community service as volunteers in the Watauga County
area. A.C.T. assists students in several ways. The Community Outreach Center,
housed in the Plemmons Student Union, is the focal point for students to
discover volunteer opportunities in the area. The Community Outreach Center
has a Service Learning Coordinator who works with faculty and students to
create volunteer learning opportunities incorporated into academic classes.
A.C.T. also encourages individuals as well as clubs to perform community
service with any of over 30 non-profit agencies. Through it's many services,
A.C.T. encourages a lifelong commitment to improving the world through
community service.
ATHLETICS
As a member of the Southern Conference, and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Appalachian offers ten varsity sports for women, and ten
varsity sports for men at the Division I level.
Men's varsity sports include: football, cross country, soccer, basketball,
wrestling, track (indoor and outdoor), tennis, baseball, and golf. Women's
varsity sports include field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, golf,
tennis, cross-country, track (indoor and out), and softball.
RELIGIOUS LIFE
Appalachian is a state-owned campus, and as such it has no religious
affiliation. Its students, however, promote and support a variety of
denominational and non-denominational student organizations. Numerous churches
are within walking distance of the campus, and many have student centers open
to all students.
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CENTER
The Counseling and Psychological Services Center is part of a comprehensive
program of student services within the Division of Student Development at ASU.
The Center has as its primary purpose the prevention of psychological
difficulties and treatment of the mental health concerns of its students. To
meet this goal, the Center provides confidential individual, couples and group
counseling for a variety of developmental and psychological issues. Concerns
addressed in therapy range from personal growth and educational decisions to
more serious issues that can cause psychological distress and interfere with
academic functioning. The Center also provides 24-hour emergency response
services when classes are in session for students experiencing extreme
psychological crises. The Center is staffed by licensed psychologists and
counselors and serves as a training site for an APA-accredited predoctoral
psychology training program, as well as externs and practicum students for the
Clinical Psychology and Human Development and Psychological Counseling
graduate programs at ASU.
The Center also seeks to assist in the creation and maintenance of a
University environment that will foster the well-being and personal
development of its members. The Center provides outreach programs and
psychoeducational workshops in a variety of venues to address such issues as
eating disorders, sexual assault, career choice, substance abuse, stress
management and suicide prevention. Center staff also are available to consult
with University students, faculty, staff and others concerned about the
psychological well-being of any University student.
The Student Wellness Center offers programs promoting health awareness and
healthy lifestyle choices, including weight management, smoking cessation and
biofeedback.
The Alcohol and Drug Assistance Program at the Wellness Center offers a
variety of prevention education services and individual and group substance
abuse assessment and counseling services.
The Peer Career Center, co-sponsored by the Counseling and Psychological
Services Center and the Career Development Center, offers assistance in career
choice and planning. Trained and supervised student counselors assist
students in learning about themselves and the world of work, making decisions,
and developing career plans.
THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Appalachian provides a full range of career services to assist students and
alumni with career-related issues and career management skills. At Peer
Career, the Career Development Center's satellite office, students can receive
assistance in identifying academic majors and career options compatible with
their interests, abilities, and values. Computerized guidance programs and
other assessment tools assist with this process.
The Career Development Center offers individualized advising on self-managed
career development, experiential learning and personal marketing strategies.
Students can access the Resource Library and cutting-edge web site
(careers.appstate.edu) for a variety of resources on careers, internships,
graduate schools, employers and full-time job opportunities. A student
employment program is also available for identifying part-time, on- and
off-campus, and summer work opportunities.
Special services for graduating seniors include on-campus interviews and
online career accounts for posting resumes and viewing job openings.
Workshops, mock interviews, and resume critiques help prepare students for the
job search, while career and internship fairs provide the opportunity for
students to make direct contact with a wide range of employers.
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
The University has 18 residence halls housing some 4,876 students in a living
and learning atmosphere. The quality of residence life is of as much concern to
the University as the quality of any academic program.
The halls are staffed and supervised by personnel who are trained to create a
friendly atmosphere in which students can enjoy life and feel a part of the
University community. The Office of Housing and Residence Life employs 147
professional graduate and undergraduate staff members who live in the
residence halls to respond to the needs of our resident students.
The residence life program has qualified student leaders and professional staff
who are responsible for creating an environment within our living and learning
units that is conducive to, and complements, the educational process. Each
residence hall has a resident student association that works with the staff to
provide social, educational, cultural, and recreational programs. There are
limitless opportunities for meeting the needs of the resident student through
program development and implementation.
Each room is equipped with basic furniture. Students are allowed to supply
rugs and other personal furnishings according to individual taste. Students
may want to bring: one or more UL approved electrical outlet strips with a
circuit breaker (maximum 6 outlets per strip); TV; stereo, radio, CD player;
carpet (Gardner, Coltrane, Newland, and Appalachian Heights are carpeted);
VCR; personal computer (East, White and Belk Residence Halls and several
academic buildings have computer labs available for student use); bookshelf
(free standing); desk lamp; alarm clock; trash can; umbrella.
Some appliances are allowed in the student rooms (lamps, small television
sets, small refrigerators); but others are NOT (hot plates, toasters, heat
lamps, irons, halogen lamps, microwave ovens, heaters, George Foreman type
grills, and other electrical appliances). Popcorn poppers may be used only in
kitchen areas. Irons may be used in laundry rooms. Additional items that
students should NOT bring are as follows: ceiling fans or track lighting;
power tools; nails; lofts (these are against fire code regulations); pets
other than fish (10 gallon tank limit); candles, incense burners, or any
apparatus that produces an open flame; handguns, rifles, shotguns (it is a
felony to possess a weapon on campus); knives, BB guns, fireworks (it is a
felony to possess these items on campus). The Code of Student Conduct
Handbook (available at check-in in the residence halls) contains specific
regulations and policies which govern residence hall life. All students are
responsible for knowing these regulations and conducting themselves
accordingly. Any student who is evicted from on-campus housing is not eligible
for a refund of room rent.
Housing requirements. For those who must remain in Boone during break
periods for University business or academic commitments, the Resident Director
of a given residence hall must be contacted well in advance of the break about
scheduling possible housing arrangements.
All new, incoming freshmen (having never attended an institution of higher
learning) are required to live in University-owned housing with the exception
of those students living with parents or guardian, those who are married and
maintaining their residence near the University, or veterans eligible for
training under Public Law 358, G.I. Bill effective June, 1966.
All students reserving rooms are subject to an academic year room and board
contract. Students who reserve a room for the fall semester are obligated to
pay room rent for fall and spring semesters as long as they are enrolled.
Exceptions are made during the term of the housing agreements for students
participating in off-campus field service programs (i.e., internship or student
teaching outside of Watauga County), students getting married during the term
of the agreement, and students who do not enroll for any coursework for the
second (spring) term. A prorated refund will be considered for those students
who are married during the semester, provided proof of marriage is supplied.
Returning students have the opportunity to reapply for housing the January
and/or February prior to the next term of housing. Housing assignments are
given to a limited number of returning students who apply by the published
deadline, pay a $250 pre-payment, and select a room with sufficient roommates
to ensure full occupancy. Once paid, the $250 pre-payment becomes non-
refundable. Appalachian State University is incurring an administrative
expense to hold a space for a student. The University will retain the $250 pre-
payment to cover administrative costs.
If a student's request to cancel is received after July 1, the student is
liable for the entire amount of housing charges for the fall semester. Because
the License Contract is for an academic year (fall and spring semesters),
students who are residents in the fall semester are expected to continue to
occupy rooms in the spring semester.
Freshmen and transfer students: The residence hall application (preference
form) and license contract are mailed in a separate packet from the Office of
Housing and Residence Life once admission is completed. Upon receipt of the
housing application packet, students need to complete and return the housing
application (with signature) and the license contract (with signature) to the
Office of Housing and Residence Life. A parent or guardian signature is
required for students currently under the age of 18. An assignment is not made
until the Office of Housing and Residence Life receives the application.
Transfer students who are interested in residential student housing are
encouraged to apply, but are NOT guaranteed a housing assignment. Transfer
students are assigned after returning students and freshman students have been
assigned. Applying for admission early, responding to an admission offer
quickly, and returning the housing application promptly will increase your
chances of getting an assignment in residential student housing. Assignments
are made as space becomes available to transfer students who have paid a $100
housing advance payment. Transfer students will be assigned in the order that
advance payments are received.
Students requesting to be roommates should complete the appropriate sections
on their housing applications. Both students' completed applications need to
include a mutual request.
All roommate request changes must be made in writing and received by May 1.
Changes to housing applications received after May 1 will not be honored.
The housing pre-payment is deducted from the room rent charged for the first
semester in residence. Housing pre-payments ($100) are forfeited upon
cancellation for new students (including transfers and new freshmen).
"Academically Ineligible Statement". Students with room assignments who are
declared academically ineligible at the end of spring semester will have their
room assignments cancelled. These students will be notified of this action at
the time their assignments are cancelled. Individuals may reapply when they
regain their academic eligibility and will be placed on the waiting list.
Students who are on a housing waiting list when the notice of academic
ineligibility is presented, will be removed from the waiting list and be
permitted to reapply when eligible.
Mountaineer Apartments. The University provides 90 furnished apartments.
Rental information and applications may be obtained through the Office of
Housing and Residence Life. Leases for Mountaineer Apartments are offered
according to the following priority system: (1) Students (married and
unmarried) with dependent children; (2) Non-traditional and graduate students.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
(www.healthservices.appstate.edu)
Medical services are provided to qualified students by the Mary S. Shook
Student Health Services at its location on the second floor of the Miles Annas
Student Support Services Building on Howard Street. Out-patient clinic hours
are 8 AM-4 PM, Monday-Friday while school is in session. An After-Hours Nurse
Clinic is open limited hours on weekday evenings and weekends. Persons
requiring the services outside of regular clinic hours or those needing a type
of service not available at the Health Service may be referred to off-campus
physicians or to the Watauga Medical Center. In such cases, the student is
responsible for all charges incurred.
A current, validated, ID must be presented before each visit to the Health
Service. Students paying fees for nine or more credit hours during an
academic semester or at least one credit hour during a summer term are
eligible for care at the Health Service. Students who are enrolled and pay
fees for less than those hours may elect to pay the health service fee at the
Student Accounts Office and be eligible for care. The Health Service is funded
by student health fees. Many services provided require no payment other than
the health fee, though there is a nominal charge for some services.
Contacts with the Health Service are confidential. Records are maintained
separately from the University records for the use of Health Service personnel
and may be released only with written permission by the student.
The Health Service does not issue medical excuses for class absences due to
illness or injury. Students who withdraw from the University for health
reasons should do this through the Health Service and must receive a medical
clearance before being re-admitted. This clearance must present evidence that
the condition which necessitated withdrawal has improved and that there is
reasonable expectation of the student's ability to participate in University
life.
North Carolina law requires that all students have a complete immunization
record on file at the Health Service. Students not in compliance will be
administratively withdrawn from the academic term in question.
SUMMARY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
Appalachian State University is committed to maintaining an environment that
supports and encourages the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge. All
members of the academic community--students, faculty, administrators and
staff--share in the responsibility of protecting and promoting that
environment and all are expected to exemplify high standards of professional
and personal conduct. The illegal or abusive use of alcohol and other drugs by
members of the academic community adversely affects this educational
environment. North Carolina and federal laws restrict or prohibit the use of
alcohol and other drugs in various contexts. The illegal or abusive use of
alcohol and other drugs is not compatible with personal health and welfare and
the pursuit of academic excellence, and will not be tolerated by Appalachian
State University on the campus or as part of any institutional activities.
The use and abuse of alcohol or other drugs can have serious negative
consequences. High-risk choices can lead to significant academic, legal,
financial, job performance and relationship problems, as well as problems with
physical, mental and emotional health. The use of alcohol and other drugs is
also a factor in injuries and deaths related to overdose, accidents and
crimes. Problems related to the use of alcohol and other drugs affect not only
the user, but also friends, family, classmates, coworkers and the entire
Appalachian community.
Students, faculty members, administrators and other employees are responsible,
as citizens, for knowing about and complying with the provisions of North
Carolina law that make it a crime to possess, sell, deliver, or manufacture
those drugs designated collectively as "controlled substances" in Article 5,
Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Any member of the University
community who violates pertinent state or federal law, either within the
University community, or in a manner that otherwise affects the academic
community, thereby violates University policy. Any employee convicted of any
criminal drug statute violation occurring within the University community must
notify the appropriate supervisor or management person no later than five (5)
calendar days after such conviction. (Any employee who fails to provide
notification shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including
dismissal.) Disciplinary action against an employee convicted of a drug offense
within the University community must commence within 30 days after receipt of
notice of the conviction.
Penalties will be imposed for violation of the policies of Appalachian State
University only in accordance with procedural safeguards applicable to
disciplinary actions against students, faculty members, administrators and
other employees. The penalties that may be imposed range from written warnings
with probationary status to expulsion from enrollment and discharge from
employment.
Every student, faculty member, administrator and other employee of Appalachian
State University is responsible for being familiar with and complying with the
terms of the policy on illegal drugs adopted by the Board of Trustees. Copies
of the full text of that policy appear in the Faculty Handbook, and The
Student Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities. Copies of the policy and
pertinent N.C. General Statutes are on file in the offices of the Provost and
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Business
Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Student Development, Vice Chancellor for
University Advancement, Graduate Studies and Research, Belk Library, Office of
Human Resource Services, Residence Life, University Police, and the Center for
Student Involvement and Leadership. Students will find information pertaining
to violations of the alcoholic beverages policy in The Code of Student
Conduct. Alcohol related problems for staff are handled under the personal
conduct section of the Staff Employee Handbook.
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
A wide array of resources may be required to meet the counseling and
rehabilitation needs of individuals who have substance abuse problems. These
services generally include assessment and referral, social and/or medical
detoxification, in-patient treatment, halfway house facilities, out-patient
individual and group therapy, after-care programs and self-help groups.
Obviously, not all substance abusers are in need of all the services listed;
however, the availability of services affords an individual the opportunity to
address substance abuse problems adequately and responsibly.
The following services are available to members of the University community:
Campus-based
1. The Counseling and Psychological Services Center offers individual and
group out-patient therapy and referral information for students.
2. The Student Wellness Center, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, offers
individual and group substance abuse counseling for students. Students are
also offered alcohol and other drug information and education via media
campaigns, classes, presentations, peer education, theatre production,
resource center and campus wide events.
3. The Office of Human Resource Services has established an awareness and
education program that will inform employees of the stipulations of the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Community Act
Amendments of 1989 to promote their understanding and increase their
knowledge of dangers of workplace drug abuse, address and identify drug
problems in their lives, and offer alternatives.
4. Counseling for Faculty and Staff, located in the Hubbard Center, offers
assessment, referral, and individual and group out-patient therapy for
faculty and staff on a space-available basis. Contact Dr. Glenda Hubbard,
Hubbard Center, for information.
Community-based
1. New River Behavioral Health Care provides substance abuse services
including: evaluation, detox, outpatient treatment, and referral entry for
inpatient treatment.
2. A number of practitioners in the community offer individual out-patient
therapy for persons preferring a private practice setting.
3. A variety of local self-help groups are available with each group
establishing its own criteria for membership.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CODE
www.AcademicAffairs.appstate.edu/academic_integrity_index.htm
It is the responsibility of every student to abide by the Appalachian State
University Academic Integrity Code. It is also the responsibility of the
instructional faculty to maintain academic honesty and integrity. Commitment
to academic integrity is inherent in the policies of the institution.
All acts of academic dishonesty violate standards essential to the existence
of an academic community. Some suspected offenses may be handled by the
faculty. All other alleged offenses are handled by the Office of Student
Judicial Affairs and/or the Academic Integrity Board, which is composed of
students and faculty. The Chair of the Academic Integrity Board is elected
from among its members. Sanctions imposed by the Academic Integrity Board
range from the awarding of the grade of F for the course to expulsion from the
University.
Some examples of academic integrity violations are listed below. The complete
listing with definitions and explanations is included in the main body of the
code.
1. cheating
2. fabrication and falsification
3. multiple submission
4. plagiarism
5. abuse of academic materials
6. complicity in academic dishonesty
Users are advised to contact the Office of Student Judicial Affairs to assure
they are consulting the most recent edition of the Code.
POLICIES PROHIBITING HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
Appalachian State University is committed to providing working, learning, and
living environments free from harassment and discrimination. Harassment based
upon race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age or disability is
a form of discrimination in violation of federal and state law and Appalachian
State University policy, and will not be tolerated. It is the internal policy
of Appalachian State University to prohibit harassment on the basis of sexual
orientation. Retaliation against any person opposing or complaining of
harassment is in violation of federal and state law and Appalachian State
University policy, and will not be tolerated.
Sexual harassment is considered to be a form of discrimination based on sex
and falls within the scope of institutional policies and procedures regarding
discrimination. As with other forms of discrimination, the University is
committed to maintaining a work and a study environment free of sexual
harassment. Accordingly, in compliance with Section 703 of Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the
University will not tolerate any verbal, nonverbal, or physical behavior that
constitutes sexual harassment. Personnel with supervisory responsibilities are
required to take immediate and appropriate corrective action when incidents of
alleged sexual harassment are brought to their attention by students, faculty
and staff, and applicants for student admission or applicants for employment.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature
when:
1. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a
term or condition of an individual's employment or academic decisions; or
2. submission to or rejection of such conduct may be reasonably construed
by the recipient of such conduct as an implication that compliance or
non-compliance will be used as a basis for an individual's employment or
academic decisions; or
3. a) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or
offensive working, learning, and living environment; b) or such conduct has
the purpose or effect of emphasizing the sexuality or sexual identity of a
student or an employee so as to impair the full enjoyment of educational or
vocational benefits, climate or opportunities.
Consistent with State law and University policy, "Workplace Harassment" is
defined as unwelcome or unsolicited speech or conduct based upon race, sex,
sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, age, color, or
handicapping condition as defined by G.S. 168A-3, that creates a hostile work
environment or circumstances involving quid pro quo.
Applicable grievance procedures for students, faculty, and staff are
established and are outlined in the Appalachian State University Resource
Manual and the Code of Student Conduct. Violations of the above policies,
proven via established grievance procedures, will lead to disciplinary
actions, including reprimands, suspension or dismissal of offenders. For
information concerning various means of complaint resolution, as well as
information on sexual harassment, or other forms of unlawful harassment,
contact Dr. Linda K. Robinson, Director of the Equity Office, at (828) 262-
2144.
STUDENT FEES
Student fees support such services and activities as the Student Health
Services, Student Union, Quinn Recreational Center, cultural programs, student
government, concerts, social activities, forensics, theatre, intramurals,
student publications, and attendance at all athletic events on campus.
INSURANCE
An often unexpected financial burden is the cost of being treated for
illnesses or accidents that require admission to the hospital or a visit to a
specialist. All students are urged to carry some sort of health insurance.
Many can be accommodated on plans carried by their parents. Others who do not
have this opportunity may contact the Student Health Services (828-262-3100)
concerning the available low-cost basic insurance plan open to students for
their own coverage and for coverage of their dependents. Insurance is NOT
included in the student fee schedule and must be contracted separately.
POSTAL AND BANKING SERVICES
A United States Post Office Contract Station is maintained by Appalachian in
the Student Support Building. A mailbox is provided for most students. The
student's University mailbox address is used by the University for
communicating with each student. For this reason, students are responsible for
checking their University mailboxes frequently. Students enrolled in an off-
campus extension course will probably not have a mailbox. Visit our website
at www.appstate.edu/www_docs/busaf/postoffice.htm for a complete description
of services.
Convenient banking services are located in the lobby of the University
Bookstore. For other banking services, see options under the APPCARD Office.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC
The Parking & Traffic Department is responsible for providing parking services
and traffic control for all faculty, staff, students and visitors to the
campus.
Anyone who parks a motor vehicle on University controlled property, owned or
leased, for any period, however short, must immediately register their
vehicle(s) with the Parking & Traffic Department. The only time a parking
permit is not required is from 5:00 p.m. on Fridays until 7:00 a.m. on
Mondays.
Several types of permits are available, dependent upon the category of the
registrant. Fees are charged for parking permits, as designated by the
University's Board of Trustees.
Bear in mind that campus parking is a very limited commodity, and no one is
guaranteed access to a parking permit.
For further information, please contact the Parking and Traffic Department at
(828) 262-2878, visit our website at www.parking.appstate.edu, or visit our
offices, located in the Rivers Street Parking Deck.
UNIVERSITY POLICE
The University Police Department is responsible for protecting life and
property at Appalachian by providing emergency and non-emergency law
enforcement services, crime prevention, safety and criminal investigative
services.
For any on campus emergency, simply dial 8000 from any on campus phone. To
report a crime or any other suspicious activity, call 262-2150 or use one of
the over 50 Blue Light emergency telephones located throughout campus. To
report a crime anonymously, call "Crimestoppers" at 262-4555. For more
detailed information about the Police Department, Crime Statistics, Programs
and Services, check out our Web Page at www.police.appstate.edu.
APPCARD OFFICE
Electronically encoded APPCARDS and APPCARD PLUS CARDS are issued from the
APPCARD Office in the lower level of Trivette Hall to all students upon their
arrival on campus. The cards provide access to campus events and fee-supported
services including the use of the library, admittance to intercollegiate
athletic events, use of the infirmary, the physical education facilities,
Quinn Recreation Center, Mt. Mitchell Fitness Center, and door access to
residence halls.
The APPCARD PLUS is a card issued to students who want to use their student
identification card to also access their BB&T banking accounts.
In addition to the official identification function of the card, it also
manages two separate debit accounts - the MEAL ACCOUNT and the APPALACHIAN
EXPRESS ACCOUNT.
The EXPRESS ACCOUNT is optional and provides for the use of the card to pay
for services at the University Bookstore, Crossroads Coffee, Vending, The
Market, selected washers and dryers, as well as for meals on campus. Official
withdrawal at any time from the University will entitle the student to a
refund of unspent funds on her or his Express Account. All residence hall
students are also required to have a MEAL ACCOUNT.
Appalachian Express balances in excess of $50.00 can be refunded, once per
year, to students who so request it by the last working day before
commencement in May. Refunds will be issued from the Student Accounts Office.
FOOD SERVICES
Appalachian owns and operates its own food services in various campus
facilities. The University Cafeteria, Chick-Fil-A, and the Food Court are
located in Welborn Hall; McAlister's Deli and the Cascades Cafe' are located
in the Plemmons Student Union; and Park Place Cafe', the Pizzeria, TCBY, and
The Market are located in Trivette Hall. All resident students are required
to select a meal option each semester as a part of the room and board
contract. Publicized options represent minimum requirement levels. Since food
services pricing is a la carte, the level of participation by a student will
determine the selection of the most appropriate option. Any balance in the
meal option from Fall semester carries over to Spring semester. Any balance
remaining at the end of Spring semester does NOT carry over into another
semester. The meal account is non-refundable. The only refund granted is
when the student goes through the official withdrawal process from the
University and the money refunded will be from the current semester only.
Money from the prior semester will not be refunded. The pre-paid meal option
is managed by the student through the computerized APPCARD system.
Food Services offers a wide variety of choices in our catering department
including a sit down banquet, picnic, cook out, or supplies for a party. Just
call the catering assistant at (828) 262-6143 to place your order. Order from
the bakery by calling (828) 262-3061. Orders must be placed 24 hours in
advance of the date needed. Visit our website at
www.appstate.edu/www_docs/busaf/food/index.html for a complete listing.
UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
The University Bookstore, conveniently located on campus, offers a complete
line of student supplies and services including the administration of an
undergraduate textbook rental plan. As part of the Bookstore, the Scholars
Bookshop provides a wide selection of general reading materials and required
supplemental and graduate textbooks. The Computer Shop offers educational
prices on computer hardware and software. Also available is a large selection
of Appalachian Wear clothing and ASU gift items. Profits generated by these
operations help provide scholarships for qualified students. The University
Bookstore accepts the Appalachian Express Account as well as Master Card and
VISA.
Rental of Textbooks
Undergraduate student fees include textbook rental, entitling students to
receive the main textbook used in most courses for which they register. There
are certain circumstances eg., summer school, special classes, classes
requiring outside readings, and certain special class and student
circumstances for which the book rental program is not obligated to provide
all the material. Notebooks, workbooks, manuals, supplemental books, and the
like are not included. These and other additional materials will be purchased
by the student.
At the end of each semester, rental textbooks that are no longer needed must
by returned or students are charged replacement costs. A student who desires
to buy the rental textbooks may purchase them at a reduced price. Graduate
students purchase their textbooks. All undergraduate and graduate students
purchase textbooks for summer school.
Students receive the benefit of the rental program for a specific fee without
regard to the number of courses taken or the books used in a particular term.
The financial benefits realized by the students under the rental system are
considered to be averaged over a four-year period. Visit our website for more
information at www.bookstore.appstate.edu.
GEORGE M. HOLMES CONVOCATION CENTER AND SEBY B. JONES ARENA
The purpose of the George M. Holmes Convocation Center is to provide
facilities for the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science as well
as ASU's basketball offices and to support the academic processes of
Appalachian State University.
Serving as a multi-purpose arena for the northwestern region of North
Carolina, the Center will support University-sponsored events, such as
commencement and College Fair. Cultural events, concerts, trade shows,
athletic events and other public assembly activities will also be a part of
the Center's programming.
Since several departments will share the facility, all efforts will be made to
accommodate the activities of each department. Because the schedule for the
Center will be constantly changing, every effort will be made to keep all
concerned updated. University sponsored events such as commencement,
convocation, and student recruiting events will have priority over all other
events. Please contact the Center Director for reservations.
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS CLINIC
The Appalachian State University Communication Disorders Clinic provides
diagnostic and remedial/therapeutic services in the areas of audiology,
counseling, special education, speech and language pathology, and reading.
Counseling services are for children and families. Special education services
are for preschool and school-aged children. All other services are available
to persons of all ages in the region. The clinic also functions as a
laboratory for students in the communication disorders and teacher education
programs. There is presently no charge to Appalachian students for these
services. The clinic office is located in room 118 of Edwin Duncan. For more
information, call (828) 262-2185.
Student Financial Aid
Appalachian State University recognizes that some students do not have the
financial resources to meet their educational expenses. Through student
financial aid programs, Appalachian makes every effort to assist students in
financing their education. With the exception of certain Appalachian academic
scholarships, all students interested in receiving financial assistance must
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web
(FOTW) or Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid on the Web (Renewal
FOTW). The student and at least one parent must have a U.S. Department of
Education PIN to complete the FOTW. Obtain these PINs at www.pin.ed.gov.
Complete the FOTW at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The paper FAFSA may be completed,
but the processing of the paper FAFSA will take longer than the FOTW.
In order to receive priority consideration, the FAFSA should be completed as
soon after January 1 as possible and before Appalachian's priority deadline of
March 15 for the upcoming year. The FOTW may be completed after the March 15
filing deadline, but the student will not receive priority consideration for
need-based grants.
Students must reapply for financial aid each year. Financial aid funding does
not transfer from one institution to another. It is the student's
responsibility to inquire about Appalachian's financial aid application
procedures for the academic year or for summer school.
Appalachian State University offers grants, loans and work opportunities for
which a student will be considered once the FOTW data have been received.
Several of these programs are briefly described on the following pages.
Further information may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Aid,
which is located on the second floor of John E. Thomas Hall or at
www.financialaid.appstate.edu.
If you have questions concerning the financial aid process, please contact the
Office of Student Financial Aid by phone at (828) 262-2190 or by fax at (828)
262-2585. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
excluding University observed holidays.
INFORMATION TO VETERANS, DEPENDENTS OF DISABLED OR DECEASED VETERANS, MEMBERS
OF NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVES
The University is approved for training veterans and dependents of deceased or
disabled veterans under the following programs administered by the Department
of Veterans Affairs:
Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty Educational Assistance (Chapter 30)
Montgomery GI Bill-Selective Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter
1606)
Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32)
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)
Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS)
Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)
Persons eligible to receive these benefits must process an application and
enrollment data sheet with the VA Certifying Official, Office of Student
Financial Aid.
Children of disabled or deceased veterans, who are North Carolina residents,
may be eligible for a scholarship from the North Carolina Division of Veterans
Affairs, Raleigh, North Carolina that pays tuition, some fees, room, and
meals. Applications may be obtained from a veteran's service officer located
in the prospective student's hometown or county.
Members of the North Carolina National Guard may be eligible for tuition
assistance. National Guard Members should contact his or her unit to obtain an
application.
Additional information regarding VA related benefits may be obtained by
contacting the VA Certifying Official, Office of Student Financial Aid,
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina 28608, (828) 262-2583.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Student employment programs are maintained to help students pay University
expenses while attending classes. Students participating in the programs are
employed in administrative offices, in colleges and academic departments, and
in service facilities such as the bookstore, the library, the food service
areas, University Recreation, and the Student Union.
The on-campus student employment programs consist of the Student Temporary
work program and the Federal Work-Study Program.
On and off-campus job information is provided by the Student Employment Office
located in the Career Development Center in John E. Thomas Hall. The function
of this office is to provide referral information for on and off-campus jobs
for enrolled students. In addition, Student Employment is responsible for
placing federal work-study students. You may access our online job board at
http://www.studentemployment.appstate.edu. Choose Student Employment to
find links to some of our larger campus employers, or choose the Job Board to
search for on and off-campus jobs by category.
Generally, students may work up to 15-20 hou