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undergraduate catalog 2010-2011 published by usf sarasota-manatee 8350 n tamiami trail sarasota fl 34243 usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page i[close]
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undergraduate catalog 2010-2011 8350 n tamiami trail sarasota fl 34243 telephone 941 359-4200 http www.sarasota.usf.edu the announcements information policies rules regulations and procedures set forth in this catalog are for information only and are subject to continual review and change without notice the university of south florida sarasota-manatee is committed to the principles of equal education equal access and equal employment opportunities without regard to race color marital status sex religion national origin disability age or vietnam or disabled veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the university s respect for personal dignity these principles are applied in the conduct of university programs and activities and the provision of facilities and services usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page ii[close]
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campus map vii university administration viii usf board of trustees viii usfsm campus board viii usfsm campus administrators viii service listing ix usf sarasota-manatee 1 values vision mission and goals 1 usf sarasota-manatee at north port 1 diversity and equal opportunity 2 accreditation 2 degrees offered 2 academic calendar 3 business and finance 5 public safety 5 emergency services 5 victim advocate program 6 fees 6 cancellation for non-payment of fees 7 intern certificate of participation 7 employee tuition program 7 tuition deferment for va students 7 florida prepaid college program 7 mailed payments 7 returned registration checks 7 refund of tuition/fees payment 7 release of tuition/fees liability 8 payment of accounts due the university 8 bookstore 8 usf id card 9 parking and transportation services 9 student services 11 admissions 11 applying for admission 11 general admissions policy 12 minimum requirements for admissions 13 other general admissions information 17 academc advising 20 orientation and initial advising 21 advising for limited-access programs 21 advising for non-limited access programs 21 student academic support system sass 21 career services 22 counseling wellness center student health services 23 immunization policy 23 medical services 24 counseling services 24 usf tampa campus services 25 students with disabilities services 26 diversity 27 financial aid 27 academic scholarships 27 veterans affairs va benefits 28 student affairs 28 student government 29 student organizations 30 writing resource center 30 student ombudsman 30 table of contents usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page iii[close]
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don`t stop don`t drop 30 standards and student conduct procedures 30 records and registration 31 florida residency for tuition purposes 32 immunization policy 32 registration for admitted degree-seeking students 32 mandatory course attendance at first class meeting 33 general attendance 33 jury duty 33 religious days 34 adds/drops 34 auditing privileges and fees 34 cancellation of registration 34 withdrawal 35 repeat course surcharges 35 transcript information 35 student records policy 36 release of student information 36 confidentiality policy 36 academic record 37 administrative holds 37 student information charges 37 academic policies procedures 38 semester system 38 academic load 38 availability of courses 38 continuously enrolled degree-seeking student 38 declaration of major 38 college level academic skills requirement clas 39 gordon rule 39 grades scholarship requirements and review procedures 41 grading system 42 grade point average 42 i grade policy 42 m grade policy 43 s/u grade system 43 grade forgiveness policy 43 academic record 44 good standing 44 academic probation and academic dismissal 44 academic regulations committee 45 academic renewal 45 college policies for academic progress 46 class standing 47 admission to a college 47 change of major 47 final examinations 47 dean`s list 47 alleged academic dishonesty and disruption of academic process procedures 48 student academic grievance procedure 48 disruption of academic process 52 academic integrity of students 55 liberal arts requirements 61 credit by examination 70 university requirements 70 summer enrollment requirement 70 foreign language graduation requirement for b.a students 70 american sign language 71 foreign language placement 71 academic residence 71 academic major 71 usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page iv[close]
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academic minor 72 student`s choice of catalog 72 repeat course work 72 double undergraduate major 72 second undergraduate major 72 two degrees usf students 73 second baccalaureate degree transfer students 73 availability of a baccalaureate degree for students enrolled in or graduated from a five-year master`s program 73 application for graduation 73 posthumous degrees or degrees in memoriam 74 honors at graduation 74 commencement 75 usf/florida college system cross-enrollment 75 transient students 75 testing services 75 college-level examination program clep 76 independent study 76 state university system correspondence courses 76 international affairs 77 distance learning 78 continuing education 78 usf library system 78 public broadcasting 80 college of arts and sciences 81 academic majors minors and certificates 81 graduation requirements 82 graduation applications 83 honors program 83 academic majors 83 criminology 83 english 84 history 86 information technology 87 interdisciplinary social sciences 91 psychology 92 bachelor of science in applied science 94 criminal justice concentration 94 early childhood development concentration 95 general business concentration 95 gerontology concentration 95 hospitality management concentration 95 information technology concentration 96 leadership studies concentration 96 academic minors 96 anthropology 96 criminology 97 english 97 gerontology 97 history 98 information technology 98 leadership studies 99 political science 99 psychology 100 religious studies 100 sociology 100 women`s studies 100 faculty 101 usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page v[close]
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college of business 102 undergraduate admissions 102 academic majors and minors 102 admission requirements 102 academic majors 105 accounting 105 finance 106 general business 106 management and organization 107 marketing 107 academic minors business majors only 108 accounting 108 finance 108 information systems/decision sciences 108 international business 109 management 109 marketing 109 academic minors non-business majors only 110 general business 110 faculty 110 college of education 111 admission requirements 111 academic majors 112 international students 112 application information 113 time limitations 113 internship experience 113 graduation requirements 113 suncoast area teacher training program scatt 114 academic majors 114 early childhood inactive status 114 elementary education 116 faculty 117 school of hotel restaurant management 118 academic majors minors and certificates 118 admissions 118 academic majors 118 hospitality management 119 academic minors 120 hotel management 120 restaurant management 120 certificate programs 121 hotel management 121 restaurant management 121 faculty 121 hosted programs 122 post baccalaureate courses 122 usf system course descriptions 123 usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page vi[close]
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university administration usf board of trustees lee e arnold jr laurence g branch margarita r cancio md gene engle brian lamb rhea f law chair hal mullis john b ramil debbie nye sembler byron shinn juan soltero sherrill tomasino jordan zimmerman usf sarasota-manatee campus board margaret l callihan byron shinn elizabeth g lindsay richard smith bob turner usf sarasota-manatee administrators arthur m guilford ph.d regional chancellor bonnie jones ph.d regional vice chancellor academic affairs ben ellinor regional vice chancellor business finance pam doerr regional vice chancellor student services jane rose ph.d dean college of arts sciences robert anderson ph.d dean college of business terry osborn ph.d dean college of education jay schrock ph.d dean school of hotel restaurant management mary beth wallace director academic advising rhonda moraca director academic support pat a.white director business services alexis upham director campus advancement greg mallay director campus computing rick lyttle director facilities planning and management chris manring director marketing communications judy sedgeman ed.d director institute for public policy lora kosten ph.d faculty coordinator usfsm at north port usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page viii[close]
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usf sarasota-manatee service listing service academic advising academic affairs regional vice chancellor administrative services admissions/student services alumni affairs business finance regional vice chancellor business office campus advancement director campus board room campus bookstore campus computing help desk campus police career services central receiving and mail room circulation/reserve cook library clubs organizations collaborative meeting room college of arts sciences college of business college of education communications marketing computer lab student open use conference room continuing education cook library copy center counseling and wellness center development disabilities students diversity student affairs diversity and equal opportunity facilities planning management director financial aid human resources usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 unit student services academic affairs business finance student services campus advancement business finance business finance campus advancement regional chancellor business finance campus computing business finance student services business finance academic affairs student services academic affairs academic affairs academic affairs academic affairs campus advancement campus computing student services academic affairs academic affairs business finance student services campus advancement student services student services regional chancellor facilities planning management student services business finance building room smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc vkr smc cpd smc smc lbr smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc lbr smc cwc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc a107 a118a 113 a110 c312 c237 c212 b306 c328 b106 c118 c313 201 a121a c121 c336 c130 a114 b222a b128 c133 b113 a309 c107 c320a b114 c107 c329 c318 b116 c336 c306 phone 941-359-4330 941-359-4504 941-359-4466 941-359-4330 941-359-4694 941-359-4279 941-359-4220 941-359-4632 941-359-4287 941-359-4467 941-359-4350 #1 941-487-4210 941-359-4586 941-359-4247 941-487-4305 941-359-4560 941-359-4238 941-359-4235 941-359-4455 941-359-4531 941-359-4726 941-359-4354 941-359-4790 941-359-4332 941-487-4420 941-359-4289 941-487-4254 941-359-4632 941-359-4714 941-359-4268 941-359-4251 941-359-4637 941-359-4459 941-359-4224 page ix[close]
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service institute for public policy leadership institutional research director instructional/media help desk jonathan s café library hours hotline cook library lifelong learning academy inc lost and found parking services psychology lab purchasing reception desk-rotunda recruitment reference desk cook library reference desk information commons regional chancellor registration school of hotel restaurant management security cell phone security office phone no voicemail special events sponsored research student government student senate student services regional vice chancellor sudakoff center usfsm south victim s advocate voice mail system access writing center unit regional chancellor regional chancellor campus computing business finance academic affairs regional chancellor facilities planning management business finance business finance business finance student services academic affairs academic affairs regional chancellor student services academic affairs business finance business finance campus advancement academic affairs student services student services student services facilities planning management academic affairs student services campus computing student services building room smc smc smc smc lbr smc smc smc smc smc smc lbr smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc sud south south a124 b128 b116 b111 c138 113 c315 c314 a303 a101 phone 941-359-4216 941-359-4715 941-359-4350 #2 941-359-4535 941-487-4304 941-359-4296 941-359-4637 941-359-4203 941-359-4204 941-359-4223 941-359-4330 941-487-4301 college of arts sciences vkb rotunda 941-359-4200 2nd flr 941-359-4225 rotunda c305 c129 b221 b125 b125 c329 c321 a113 a110d c117 941-359-4340 941-359-4641 941-359-4563 941-993-8548 941-359-4545 941-359-4694 941-359-4619 941-359-4253 941-359-4431 941-359-4348 941-487-4491 941-408-1577 941-252-5156 941-359-4500 smc c258 941-359-4718 usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page x[close]
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return the university of south florida sarasota-manatee usfsm delivers quality education to upperdivision baccalaureate and master s students in an active research environment the campus serves more than 4,200 students annually and offers undergraduate and graduate degree/certificate programs the usfsm campus is located on u.s 41 tamiami trail about a half-mile north of university parkway on the border of sarasota and manatee counties near sarasota bay the crosley mansion the john mable ringling museum of art and the sarasota-bradenton international airport the 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art academic facility houses 24 classrooms a 190-seat lecture/exhibition hall seminar and video-conferencing rooms computer labs and more the university of south florida sarasota-manatee values academic excellence professionalism and continuous improvement through integrity collaboration diversity and leadership hometown campus global impact the university of south florida sarasota-manatee aspires to be a leader in higher education delivering accessible academic programs and contributing significant research while inspiring continuous improvement locally and globally the university of south florida sarasota-manatee delivers quality education to upper-division baccalaureate and master`s students in an active research environment we support students in attaining their highest potential by nurturing leadership critical thinking and an appreciation for learning we advance cultural social environmental and economic well-being for all we serve 1 learner-centered environment be a diverse collaborative and intellectually challenging campus with high quality academic programs and support services for students faculty staff and community aligns with usf goal ii 2 technology provide and encourage strategic use of electronic learning technology aligns with usf goal ii 3 program growth promote expansion of distinctive upper-division baccalaureate master`s and research initiatives that serve local and global needs aligns with usf goals i ii 4 professional and continuing education provide advanced professional and continuing education that serves community needs aligns with usf goal iii 5 financial stability grow and diversify the resource base aligns with usf goal iv 6 assessment expand the system of self-study and continuous improvement aligns with usf goal ii 7 accreditation work toward institutional autonomy within the usf system with separate regional and professional accreditations 5900 pan american blvd north port fl 34287 941 408-1577 http www.sarasota.usf.edu/academics/south.php usf sarasota-manatee values vision mission goals usf sarasota-manatee at north port location telephone website in january of 2004 usf sarasota-manatee began offering classes at the venice location of state college of florida scf as a result of tremendous enrollment growth and with assistance from the city of north port usf sarasota-manatee will relocate to its new north port location in fall 2010 usf sarasota-manatee at north port offers undergraduate course work in business interdisciplinary social science psychology and criminology and a full bachelor`s degree program in elementary education additionally students may complete a master`s degree in education leadership at this south sarasota county location the convenient location allows students to pursue higher education opportunities in the community where they live and work usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page 1[close]
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location telephone website smc b222a 941 359-4251 http usfweb2.usf.edu/eoa diversity and equal opportunity the university of south florida commits to maintaining a work and study environment free of discrimination and harassment discrimination on the basis of race color sex marital status religion national origin disability or age is prohibited by university policies federal and state laws the usf system protects its faculty staff and students from discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination may file a complaint with the office of diversity and equal opportunity it shall be prohibited for any employee of usf to discriminate or take retaliatory action against any individual who in good faith has opposed an alleged unlawful practice or has made a charge testified assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation proceeding or hearing under the provisions of applicable law or the university equal opportunity policies the university of south florida is accredited by the southern association of colleges and schools commission on colleges to award the associate baccalaureate master`s and doctoral degrees the university of south florida sarasota-manatee is a part of the university of south florida and is currently seeking separate accreditation by the southern association of colleges and schools commission on colleges contact the commission on colleges at 1866 southern lane decatur georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the university of south florida accreditation bachelor of arts b.a bachelor of science b.s degrees offered bachelor of science in applied science b.s.a.s bachelor of science in information technology b.s.i.t the university of south florida and all colleges departments and programs therein establish certain academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted these requirements concern such things as curricula and courses majors and minors and academic residence advisors directors department chairs and deans are available to help the student understand and arrange to meet these requirements but the student is responsible for fulfilling them at the end of a student`s course of study if requirements for graduation have not been satisfied the degree will not be granted for this reason it is important for all students to acquaint themselves with all regulations and to remain currently informed throughout their college careers and to be responsible for completing requirements courses programs and requirements described in the catalog may be suspended deleted restricted supplemented or changed in any other manner at any time at the sole discretion of the university and the usf system board of trustees usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page 2[close]
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academic calendar for undergraduate students fall semester 2010 march 1 july 1 july 1 august 23 august 27 august 27 august 27 august 27 september 6 september 8 september 17 september 18 october 30 november 11 november 25-26 december 3 december 4-10 december 11 december 12 monday thursday thursday monday friday friday friday friday monday wednesday friday saturday saturday thursday thursday-friday friday saturday-friday saturday sunday application deadline date for international applicants outside of the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for international applicants currently in the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for undergraduate transfers and former students returning to apply for admission except international applicants classes begin last day to withdraw/drop and receive full refund of registration fees deadline 5:00 p.m last day to add courses deadline 5:00 p.m last day for late registration deadline 5:00 p.m last day to pay fees labor day holiday rosh hashanah begins graduation application deadline yom kippur last day to drop or withdraw from courses without academic penalty deadline 5:00 p.m veteran`s day holiday celebrated thanksgiving holidays classes end final examinations commencement tampa commencement sarasota-manatee spring semester 2011 october 1 november 15 november 15 january 10 january 14 january 14 january 14 january 14 january 17 february 4 march 14-19 march 26 april 29 april 30-may 6 may 6-7 may 8 friday monday monday monday friday friday friday friday monday friday monday-saturday saturday friday saturday friday friday saturday sunday application deadline date for international transfer applicants outside of the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for international applicants currently in the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for undergraduate transfers and former students returning to apply for admission classes begin last day to withdraw/drop and receive full refund of registration fees deadline 5:00 p.m last day to add courses deadline 5:00 p.m last day for late registration deadline 5:00 p.m last day to pay fees martin luther king holiday graduation application deadline spring semester break last day to drop or withdraw from courses without academic penalty deadline 5:00 p.m classes end final examinations commencement tampa commencement sarasota-manatee usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page 3[close]
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summer term 2011 session a first six-week session march 1 april 1 april 1 may 16 may 20 may 20 may 20 may 20 may 30 june 3 june 11 june 24 august 6 tuesday friday friday monday friday friday friday friday monday friday saturday friday saturday application deadline date for international freshman or transfer applicants outside of the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for international transfer applicants currently in the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for undergraduate transfers and former students returning to apply for admission except for international applicants classes begin last day to withdraw/drop and receive full refund of registration fees deadline 5:00 p.m last day to add courses last day for late registration last day to pay fees memorial day holiday graduation application deadline last day to drop or withdraw from courses without academic penalty deadline 5:00 p.m last day of classes summer commencement tampa tentative date session b second six-week session march 1 april 1 april 1 june 3 june 27 july 1 july 1 july 1 july 1 july 4 july 23 august 5 august 6 tuesday friday friday friday monday friday friday friday friday monday saturday friday saturday application deadline date for international freshman or transfer applicants outside of the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for international transfer applicants currently in the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for undergraduate transfers and former students returning to apply for admission except for international applicants graduation application deadline classes begin last day to withdraw/drop and receive full refund of registration fees deadline 5:00 p.m last day to add courses last day for late registration last day to pay fees independence day holiday last day to drop or withdraw from courses without academic penalty deadline 5:00 p.m last day of classes summer commencement tampa tentative date session c ten-week session march 1 april 1 april 1 may 16 may 20 may 20 may 20 may 20 may 30 june 3 july 2 july 4 july 22 august 6 tuesday friday friday monday friday friday friday friday monday friday saturday monday friday saturday application deadline date for international freshman or transfer applicants outside of the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for international transfer applicants currently in the united states to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents application deadline date for undergraduate transfers and former students returning to apply for admission except for international applicants classes begin last day to withdraw/drop and receive full refund of registration fees deadline 5:00 p.m last day to add courses last day for late registration last day to pay fees memorial day holiday graduation application deadline last day to drop or withdraw from courses without academic penalty deadline 5:00 p.m independence day holiday last day of classes summer commencement tampa tentative date dates are subject to change please refer to the registrar`s website for current information usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page 4[close]
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location telephone website smc b116 941 359-4220 http www.sarasota.usf.edu/cashiersoffice business finance public safety location telephone 501 college drive new college campus cpd sarasota fl 941 487-4210 8350 n.tamiami trail sarasota fl 34243 smc b125 941 993-8548 police dispatcher/emergency number 941 487-4210 police chief 941 487-4211 patrol coordinator lieutenant 941 487-4212 http www.ncf.edu/usfpolice campus police campus security location telephone website as state certified law enforcement officers the primary mission of campus police is to protect you and your property providing a full range of public safety services to the campus community 24 hours a day 7 days a week the campus police department serves usf sarasota-manatee and new college of florida and is located on the new college campus all campus police officers are certified by the state of florida in accordance with florida state statute chapter 943 general services provided include mobile and foot patrol criminal investigation of all misdemeanors and felony crimes committed on campus traffic enforcement crash investigation emergency response for all types of emergencies and crime prevention programs the department has an excellent working relationship with all federal state and local law enforcement agencies which assures the delivery of professional police services the department has combined voluntary cooperation and operational mutual aid agreements with the manatee county sheriff`s department and all sarasota county law enforcement agencies all agencies are available to assist upon request communication and coordination with all agencies are maintained via computer radio and telephonic communication capabilities the campus police department`s public safety effort is augmented by usf security officers whose office is located on the usf campus in room b125 they are on-duty monday through saturday before classes begin and remain on campus until after evening classes end the officers are equipped with a campus police radio and cell phone security officers patrol the building and parking lots providing a variety of services to the campus community including cpr/aed and first aid upon request they will provide escort to your vehicle and are equipped to provide limited assistance with your vehicle such as jumpstarts campus security and emergency assistance guidelines including general crime prevention tips with important phone numbers are posted in all classrooms should a situation occur requiring immediate assistance at a time when a counseling center representative is not available to take a call or after regular hours contact the campus police may be contacted at 941 487-4210 or visit the nearest emergency room and request the mental health professional on call these emergencies may involve suicidal or homicidal crisis sexual assault or rape domestic violence deaths serious accidents or thoughts of committing dangerous acts the emergency service is not a crisis hotline students who are emotionally distressed and simply need to talk to someone should go to the counseling center during regular office hours the website and additional information can be found in the student services section of the catalog emergency services usf sarasota-manatee 2010-2011 page 5[close]
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