2018-2019 ACADEMIC CATALOG - Wayne College

1 THE UNIVERSTIY OF AKRONLAKEWOOD MEDINA Wayne COLLEGE2020 2021 ACADEMIC CatalogCampus Life ..1 Student Life ..6 Admissions & Academics ..14 ACADEMIC Programs ..29 Course Facts ..44 Campus Safety & Security ..59 Employee Directory ..63 ContentsDisclaimer: While UA Wayne College seeks to present clearly its mission, programs, policies and procedures herein, it should be understood that such are subject to change. Consequently, students should check with the College for up-to-date information. Students are responsible for keeping informed of their personal ACADEMIC University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution under nondiscrimination provisions of Titles VI, VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 as amended.

2 Executive Order 11246, Vocational Rehabilitation Act Section 504, and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as related to admissions, treatment of students, and employment is the policy of this institution that there shall be no discrimination against any individual at The University of Akron because of age, color, creed, handicap, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The University of Akron will not tolerate sexual harassment of any form in its programs and activities. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, employees, and applicants. Complaint of possible discrimination should be referred to Equal Employment Opportunity Director Polsky Building, Room 326 Phone: 330-972-7300 Fax: 330-972-5538.

3 Information on Title IX (sex discrimination) may be obtained from Equal Employment Opportunity Director Polsky Building, Room 326 Phone: 330-972-7300 Fax: 330-972-5538 Office of Admissions1901 Smucker Road Orrville, Ohio 44667330-683-2010 University of Akron Wayne College Your Questions AnsweredTopic Who to Contact PhoneAdmission ..Office of Admissions ..330-684-8900 Advising ..Student Services .. Director ..330-684-8906 Auditing ..Student Services ..330-684-8740 Billing (Student Accounts) ..Student Accounts ..330-684-8933 Books (Buying) ..Barnes & Noble Bookstore ..330-684-8920By-passed Credit ..Student Services ..330-684-8900 Cancellations, Course/Class.

4 Student Services ..330-684-8900 Career Services ..Student Services ..330-684-8900 Clubs and Organizations, Students ..Student Activities Coordinator ..330-684-8740 Counseling Services ..Student Services ..330-684-8900 Facilities ..Business Office .. Accounts ..330-684-8900 Financial Aid ..Student Services ..330-684-8900 Guest Students ..Student Services ..330-684-8900 Health and Safety ..Campus Police ..330 - 684 - 8910ID Card (ZipCard) ..Student Services ..330-684-8900 Learning Support Services ..Smucker Learning Center .. Information Desk ..330-684-8789 Office of Accessibility ..Student Services ..330-684-8923 Technical Support Services ..Technical Support Help Desk.

5 330-684-8953UA Lakewood ..216-221-1141UA Medina ..330-721-2210 Workforce Training Solutions ..330 -972-7577 Veteran Services ..Student Services ..330-684-8900 Wayne College Scholars ..Dr. Angela Hartsock ..330-684-8795 Admissions Apply for undergraduate admissions at Curriculum Access full curriculum guides at Financial Aid Apply for financial aid at Schedule View the most current class schedule at Wayne College Scholarships Apply for The University of Akron Wayne College scholarships at Online ResourcesThe University of Akron Wayne College Letter from the Acting DirectorDear Student,Welcome to the branch campuses of The University of Akron. Whether you re considering taking classes at UA Wayne College , UA Medina, UA Lakewood or at your local high school as a College credit plus student, you can be a part of our ZIPS UA s branch campuses, we believe in our students and are focused on helping them achieve their dreams.

6 We provide access to a high quality, affordable higher education. One of the many advantages of attending one of our branch campuses is our connection with The University of Akron s main campus, located in downtown Akron. Whether you decide to complete your degree at UA Wayne College or finish at the University, we will help you find a path that is right for you and fits within your life. Our students take advantage of a range of support services to help them on their journey. Students enjoy services such as free tutoring in our Smucker Learning Center and research assistance in our library. Our ACADEMIC advisors and faculty take pride in getting to know our students individually and fostering a climate of personal growth and achievement.

7 When you become a part of our community , you develop meaningful and lasting connections to peers and mentors. Our UA Wayne College campus is a beautiful place to walk and take some time to enjoy the natural beauty of rural Ohio. Contact our admissions staff to discover how we can help you build your future, as we truly live by our motto, Where student success comes first!Sincerely,Dr. Heather A. Howley,Interim of Regional Campuses, The University of Akron Wayne CollegeA Letter from the PresidentDear Student,You can find the best of two worlds at The University of Akron Wayne College : the familiarity and personalized service of a small pastoral campus, and the numerous options and engaging diversity of an urban public research university.

8 Both will provide the educational experience you seek to springboard you into a successful Wayne College offers a variety of educational credentials, from certifications to several bachelor s degrees. Many students spend two years at Wayne , then seamlessly transition their credits to the Akron campus to complete their University of Akron Wayne College offers you opportunities that many two-year schools cannot. For example, you will be a University of Akron student, with full membership in Zips Nation and free admission to all of our Division IA sports events as well as to many entertainment venues. I encourage you to explore the many advantages UA Wayne College holds for you.

9 Good luck with your College search, and we hope to see you on campus ,Gary L. Miller,President, The University of AkronThe University of Akron Wayne College Life Students will demonstrate appropriate use of technology and technological tools in producing and disseminating information in an efficient and responsible manner. Students earning Technical Associate Degrees and Certificates will demonstrate the achievement of Learning Outcomes for their University of Akron Wayne College is a branch campus of The University of Akron, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and campus consists of the Main Classroom Building, the Student Life Building, and several smaller buildings.

10 UA Wayne College has facilities of approximately 156,000 square feet on a campus of 160 acres on the north edge of the city of the Main Classroom Building, you will find the gymnasium, administrative offices, the Library, Cashier s office, Student Services, auditorium and the Learning Student Life Building s 36,000 square feet houses the Smucker Multipurpose room, classrooms, the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, The Zip Station, Admissions and the Testing Center. UA Wayne College also offers credit classes in Lakewood and faculty members are experienced, dedicted teachers committed to putting their studens first. In addition, they publish articles and have headed national and state organizations, served as editors and readers for professional publications, and worked as consultants for business and Wayne College enrolls approximately 2,500 students each semester for credit classes.