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1 One World, One University CAMPUSES LARGO, FLORIDA - UNITED STATES HEIDELBERG - GERMANY MADRID - SPAIN PARIS - FRANCE CATALOG SUPPLEMENT JULY 1, 2014 EDITION

2 laure SCHILLER CATALOG SUPPLEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page FACULTY Florida and Distance Education 2 Heidelberg, Germany 4 Madrid, Spain 5 Paris, France ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC CALENDAR 8 TUITION AND FEES 10 PAYMENT INFORMATION 12 CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION 13 ADDENDUM CATALOG UPDATES 15 CATALOG CHANGES Any action by the faculty, the administration, or the Board of Trustees that is duly announced to the student body will supersede any statement published in this catalog or, if not published in the catalog, will have the same status as a published statement. This catalog is effective when published and supersedes all prior catalogs. The University reserves the right to repeal, delete, change or amend any policies, regulations, and provisions contained in this publication and may withdraw or modify any information contained herein.

3 FLORIDA and DISTANCE EDUCATION FACULTY Eva Ananiewicz, PhD, Argosy University; MBA University of Phoenix. Amelia Ayers, MA, University of South Florida. Lewis Alston, MBA, MA, Keller Graduate School of Management. John Bertalan, EdD, EdS, MA, Florida Atlantic University. Andrea Brvenick, JD, Florida Coastal School of Law; MBA, Strayer University. Judie Bucholz, PhD, The Fielding Institute; MA, The Fielding Institute; MS, Kent State University; MA, University of Oklahoma; Executive MBA, Strayer University The Jack Welch Institute. Michael Cerio, MS, Georgia State University. Sandra Coyne, MSN, Kaplan University; BSN, St. Petersburg College. Michael Donovan, PhD, Case Western Reserve University; MA, St. Mary s University. Jennifer Dunn, MFA, California State University at Long Beach. Jennifer Egrie, Doctorate in International Business, Argosy University; MBA, Webster University. Tom Evans, DBA, MBA, Argosy University. Cynthia Flowers, PhD, (ABD) Walden University; MSM. Nikki Follis, MBA, Baker College. Angelique Goliday, PhD, Walden University; MPA, Walden University; MBA, Franklin University. Vasil Hadzi-Jordanov, MBA, Schiller International University. Santhosh Happy Nook, PhD, MS, Tashkent State Agricultural University; MBA, Schiller International University. William Harris, MBA, University of Southern Maine. Gerald Heideman, MBA Kent State University, MSE, Engineering, University of Akron. Judith Horvath, PhD, EdS, Nova Southeastern University; MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University. Ann Marie Kappel, PhD, Walden University; MBA, Regis University. 2

4 Warren Jahn, PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; MS, University of South Carolina. Jennifer Kelso, MBA, Saint Leo University, Florida. Rita Kiry-Ryan, MBA, St. Louis University. John Kroll, PhD, MA, BA, Cornell University; MA, University of California; MSc, London School of Economics, London, England. Henry Lachapelle, MBA, Webster University. James Lerch, MBA, Wilmington College; MEd, University of Delaware. Sonja Noesen, MA, College of St. Scholastica; BS, College of St. Scholastica. Victor Nunez, PhD, North Central University; MS, Rutgers University. William O Connell, DM, MS, University of Phoenix. Michael O Keefe, PhD (ABD), MBA, University of Phoenix, MBA, Strayer University; MBA, New Mexico Highlands University; MFA. Valerie Palazzolo, MA, University of South Florida. Michael Poliquin, MBA, St. Louis University. Suzy Pounds, MBA in Accounting, Gardner-Webb University. Watson Ragin, MBA, East Carolina University. Daniel Rease, MS, University of Maryland University College. Mark Roby, MSN, University of South Florida; MBA in Human Resources, University of Phoenix. Ann Marie Scholl, MBA, Lawrence Technological University. Erik Scott, MS, University of South Florida. Edward Shaughnessy, MBA, Schiller International University. Basil Smith, MBA, St. Thomas University. Nathan St. John, MA, Marian University; MA, Indiana University; MA, Miami University. Mohammad Sumadi, PhD. (ABD), University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Argosy University; MS, Strayer university; MA, University of Florida. Larry Wagar, CPA; BS, Ferris State College. 3

5 Robin Watkins, Executive Juris Doctor, Concord School of Law of Kaplan University in Los Angeles, California; MBA in Public Administration with concentration in Human Resource Management, University of West Georgia. Ulysses Weakley, PhD., California Southern University; MSCJA, Chaminade University; MA, Hawaii Pacific University; MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management; MSIS, MS, Strayer University. Elizabeth Weimer, JD, Michigan State University. HEIDELBERG FACULTY Gerhard Bleifuß, Dr. Phil. University of Mannheim John F. Booth, Diplompsychologe, University of Mannheim Zlatko Dimitroff, JD and LL.M, Moscow State Institute for International Relations, GMAP, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration Henry Dixon, MA. University of East Anglia Patrick Dua, Dr. Phil. University of Heidelberg. Matthew Hartman, Ph.D. John Hopkins University Michael Hayes, MIM, American Graduate School of Management Hubert Hieke, Ph.D Economics, University of Tennessee Barry Denison Lee, Diplommathematiker, University of Heidelberg Helmut Less, Dr. Rer. Pol. Diplom Volkswirt, University of Heidelberg Nicolle Macho, Ph.D. University of South Carolina; MBA Schiller International University Derrick Mitchell, MSc (Hons), University of Strathclyde Hartmut Schwarzkopf, Dr. Jur. University of Heidelberg Catherine Sweeney, BA (Hons) University of Manchester Angela Weil, MBA, Schiller International University; MA University of Heidelberg Patricia Zamalloa-Hügel, Certificado Economista, Catholic University of Peru 4

6 MADRID FACULTY Alexandra Aaron, Associate Professor, (International Business, Economics) Masters, Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles de Madrid; BBA Schiller International University Madrid. Edgar Barroso, Associate Professor, (Marketing, Management, Business) MBA, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management; BBA, Schiller International University Paris. Noel Byrne, Professor (Business) MIAA, University College Cork; BBA, Trinity College Dublin. Isabel Campbell, Associate Professor, (European History, Communications) MA, Edinburgh University, MEd, (Leadership & Management) Open University, Post-Graduate Certificate, Online and Distance Education, CELTA Alexandre Chernavin, Associate Professor, (Business Communication, EFL). Darden Graduate School of Business Administration (Post Graduate Management Certificate), Bachelors Degree in English Philology, University of Baki, Interpreters Diploma, University of Baku, Jorge Colvin, Professor (Accounting & Finance) PhD. University of Antonio de Nebrija. MBA Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Master in Finance, Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles, Licenciatura in Business Administration, Universidad de San Pablo, CEU María Felix, Associate Professor, (Math, Statistics) MS, University of Kentucky Lexington; BA University of Missouri Columbia. Alberto Fuentes, Associate Professor (Business Administration ) MBA, Albany State University; MS, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Joan Fulton, Associate Professor (Marketing, History), MBA, Columbia University; BA Standford University. Jesús Galván, Professor (Telecommunication, Information Technolgy) PhD E.T.S. Ingenieros de Telecomunicación, Madrid. Paloma Garcia-Casenave, Associate Professor, (Spanish & French), MA Michigan State University, Licenciatura, Universidad de Extremadura. Laurence Heglar, Professor (Psychology) PhD, MA, Wayne State University; BA, Oakland University. Rafael Juan y Seva, Associate Professor (Finance), BBA, California Miramar University; MS, Centro de Estudios Tributarios, Madrid. Elena Jiménez-Arellano, Associate Professor (Business, Economics, Finance), EMBA, IESE Madrid; BS, Universidad Complutense Madrid. Eduardo Kehyaian, Associate Professor, (Economics, Finance), MA, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; MBA, The University of Michigan. 5

7 Patricia McErlain, Professor (Translation and Linguistics), PhD, University of Wolverhampton; MEd, University of Manchester; BA, University of Manchester. Angela Moore, Associate Professor (English Composition) MA TESL, Illinois University, MA Spanish Literature, Illinois University, BA (French and Spanish) Drake University, IOWA. Paloma Mesonero, Associate Professor (Spanish, Linguistics), Licenciatura, Universidad Autónoma, Madrid. Julia Moreno, Professor (Economics, International Relations), PhD, Universidad Complutense, Madrid; MA, Escuela Diplomática, Madrid; Licenciatura, Universidad Complutense, Madrid. Aranzuzu Narbona, Professor, (Economics), PhD, Institut d etudes politiques de Paris and the University of Acalá; DEA, Universidad de Acalá; Licenciatura, Universidad de Alcalá. Grace Obado, Assistant Professor (International Relations, Political Science) Licenciatura, Universidad Complutense-Madrid. Doctorate José B. Pinto, Associate Professor (Communication), MA, New York University; BA, Tel Aviv University. Alexandra Rengel, Professor, (Law), JD, Boston University; BA Mount Holyoke College. María Dolores Romero, Professor (Spanish), PhD Linguistics Instituto Universitario José Ortega y Gasset, MA in Spanish and Latin American Studies, (American University, Washington), BA in Education, Universidad de Sevilla. Duncan Shaw, Professor (International Relations and Diplomacy) PhD, University of London; BA (Hons), University of Leicester. Gour Sharraff, Associate Professor MBA New York University, MA in International Relations, (New York University), BS, New York University Fernando de Vicente, Doctor in Law, ICADE; Executive MBA, IESE; Degree in Law, ICADE; Bachelor in Business Administration, Coventry University. PARIS FACULTY Souha Akiki-Svahn, Professor (Business Administration FT) PhD in International Relations and Diplomacy, Ecole des Hautes Internationales. MBA, BBA, Schiller International University, Paris. Richard Comfort, JD in Law, Georgetown University, Law Center, Washington D.C. Sylvia Cassel, MBA in Management Baruch University NY; BS in Education State University of NY, Potsdam Maria Ferre, Assistant Professor BA in Chemistry Mills College, MSc in Mathematics: The Open University. Platov Ilya, Assistant Professor (International Relations and Diplomacy PT) PhD, Universite La Sorbonne Paris IV. 6

8 Roman Krys, Assistant Professor (Economics - PT) MIA Columbia University- New York Régis Maubrey, Assistant Professor (Science & Society PT) PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, University Paris X. Cyril Nehmé, Assistant Professor (Business), BBA, MBA Schiller International University, Paris Danny Rukavina: Assistant Professor, ( English and Sociology - PT)MA University of Paris Sorbonne Fabrizio Veneziano, Assistant Professor, MA Philosophy, MS Library 7

9 2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR NOTE: Holidays vary between campuses. Consult the campus-specific academic calendar for details. JANUARY 2014 JANUARY 2015 January 1 Holiday/Campus Closed January 6 Classes start January 31 Classes finish January 31 Orientation/Registration FEBRUARY 2014 February 3 Classes begin February 28 Classes finish February 28 Orientation/Registration MARCH 2014 March 3 Classes begin March 28 Classes finish March 28 Orientation/Registration March 31 Classes begin APRIL 2014 April 25 Classes finish April 25 Orientation/Registration April 26 GRADUATION April 28 Classes begin MAY 2014 May 23 Classes finish May 23 Orientation/Registration May 26 Holiday/Campus Closed May 27 Classes begin JUNE 2014 June 20 Classes finish June 20 Orientation/Registration June Break January 1 Holiday/Campus Closed January 2 Break January 5 Classes start January 30 Classes finish January 30 Orientation/Registration FEBRUARY 2015 February 2 Classes begin February 27 Classes finish February 27 Orientation/Registration MARCH 2015 March 2 Classes begin March 27 Classes finish March 27 Orientation/Registration March 30 Classes begin APRIL 2015 April 24 Classes finish April 24 Orientation/Registration April 25 GRADUATION April 27 Classes begin MAY 2015 May 22 Classes finish May 22 Orientation/Registration May 25 Holiday/Campus Closed May 26 Classes begin JUNE 2015 June 19 Classes finish June 19 Orientation/Registration June Break 8

10 JULY 2014 JULY 2015 July 1-6 Break July 3 and 4 Holiday/Campus Closed July 7 Classes begin AUGUST 2014 July 1-5 Break July 3 and 4 Holiday/Campus Closed July 6 Classes begin July 31 Classes finish July 31 Orientation/Registration August 1 Classes finish August 1 Orientation/Registration August 4 Classes begin August 29 Classes finish August 29 Orientation/Registration SEPTEMBER 2014 September 1 Holiday/Campus Closed September 2 Classes begin September 26 Classes finish September 26 Orientation/Registration September 29 Classes begin OCTOBER 2014 AUGUST 2015 August 3 Classes begin August 28 Classes finish August 28 Orientation/Registration August 31 Classes begin SEPTEMBER 2015 September 7 Holiday/Campus Closed September 25 Classes finish September 25 Orientation/Registration September 28 Classes begin OCTOBER 2015 October 24 Classes finish October 23 Classes finish October 24 Orientation/Registration October 23 Orientation/Registration October 27 Classes begin October 26 Classes begin NOVEMBER 2014 NOVEMBER 2015 November 21 Classes finish November 20 Classes finish November 21 Orientation/Registration November 20 Orientation/Registration November 24 Classes begin November 23 Classes begin November 27 and 28 Holiday/Campus Closed November 26 and 27 Holiday/Campus Closed DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2015 December 19 Classes finish December 18 Classes finish December 19 Orientation/Registration December 18 Orientation/Registration December Break December Break December 25 and 26 Holiday/Campus Closed December 24 and 25 Holiday/Campus Closed 9

11 TUITION AND FEES LARGO, FLORIDA and ONLINE This Bulletin is an integral part of the University s Academic Catalog. The tuition changes published herein become effective September 1, Undergraduate Programs, except Nursing Program: Tuition per credit hour. $ *Undergraduate Nursing Program RN: Tuition per credit hour. $ Graduate Programs - MBA: Tuition per credit hour. $ Other Fees: Application Fee... $ Student Activity Fee per term. $ Transcript Fees Official Transcripts $ 5.00 Credit by examination fee UG as per field of study per credit hour. $ / $ Credit by examination fee Graduate as per field of study per credit hour $ Auditing Fee UG as per field of study per credit hour. $ / $ Auditing Fee Graduate as per field of study per credit hour $ Withdrawal Fee official and unofficial student withdrawals.. $ Courier Fee International students (base cost). $ *Note: Certain programs have additional fees. Nursing students will be responsible for costs associated with Physical Exam and Immunizations; Professional Liability Insurance; and some TEAS testing attempts. BUNDLED RATES: Effective May 28, 2013, the rates are billed on a bundled package basis which includes tuition, general fees and books for all new and continuing students. New rates were incorporated effective September 1, 2013 on a pro-rata basis for all continuing students. 10

12 Heidelberg, Madrid and Paris Campuses Schedule of Tuition and Fees US and Non-US Citizens This Catalog Bulletin is an integral part of the University s Academic Catalog. The information published herein is effective September 1, 2013 Undergraduate Graduate Tuition Per Credit Hour Credits 3 3 Tuition Per Course 1,215 1,560 Other Fees Application Fee 50 Student Insurance Consult each campus for details Student Activity Fees 40 / Month or 160 / Term Transcript Fee 20 Visa/Immigration Fees ** Credit by Exam per Credit Hour 405 UG / 520 G Audit Fee per Credit Hour 405 UG / 520 G Withdrawal Fee 81 Graduation Fee 81 Thesis Fee 520 *All tuition and fees are due and payable before arrival in country or on campus, unless other arrangements have been made and specifically approved in writing by the President or Chief Financial Officer of Schiller International University. ** Actual costs will be passed through to the student. International tuition and fees are non-refundable. Effective May 28, 2013, the rates are billed on a bundled package basis which includes tuition, general fees and books for all new and continuing students. New rates were incorporated effective September 1, 2013 on a pro-rata basis for all continuing students. 11

13 PAYMENT INFORMATION TERMS OF PAYMENT Applicants should verify payment instructions with the Bursar at the specific campus of interest. Students are required to pay 100 percent of their estimated amount due for the semester at least one week prior to the first scheduled day of class. Some European campuses may require an advance payment to cover at least two semesters in advance, for immigration purposes. Applicants and Students should check with the Admissions Representative at their campus of interest for details. Payment may be made in cash; by check; by wire transfer; or by VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card [Some European campuses cannot accept checks from foreign banks and are unable to accept all credit cards. Applicants and Students should check with the Bursar at their campus of interest for credit card or wire transfer options. Some additional fees for credit card payments may be applied at European campuses.] Questions regarding payment should be directed to the Bursar s Office. A Credit Card Mail Charge Authorization form can be requested at each campus or downloaded on the University s website at In addition to handling these charges by mail, students can also present their credit cards to the Campus Bursars. Charges assessed by banks on foreign checks or on bank transfers will be charged to the students accounts. All payments by check or bank transfer must always include student name, term of study and campus attendance. Only Tuition and Fees as scheduled in the current Catalog Supplement will be accepted. Excess funds for living expenses and/or housing should not be transferred to the University. Any student who is delinquent financially will not be permitted to register, audit or attend classes, or graduate until all charges are paid. SIU reserves the right not to release transcripts, grades, diplomas, or other records for any student who has an outstanding account balance, is delinquent, or is in default on a payment plan. If a student with an outstanding balance on his/her account were to separate from the institution through withdrawal or suspension, that student remains responsible for the account balance in full. If the account remains unpaid, then it will be sent to collections. It is the responsibility of the student or parent to send payments promptly according to the Schedule of Tuition and Fees. Checks should note the name of the student and the campus he or she will be attending. All fees must have been paid one week prior to the start of classes in order for the student to register on the day of Registration. A Late Fee applies for all students who do not pay the full semester tuition by this due date. Delayed payment of fees is possible only after a promissory note has been signed and authorized by the Campus Bursar prior to registration day. Students should also consider incidental costs for books, personal laundry service, independent travel, clothing and other items that vary according to individual needs and preferences. 12

14 CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION LARGO, FLORIDA US Toll Free in US: Ulmerton Road Outside of US: Largo, Florida Fax: Dr. Manuel Alonso Beverly Glass Dr. Angela Carney Dr. Judie Bucholz Phillip Clark Pattie Elliott Nancy Evans Janielle Gray Gary Howard Delowrence Key Dale Markham Gloria Moranski Gilbert Mulrooney Sonja Noesen Rick Orzechowski Andre Sergeyev David Suarez Tricia Thompson Keith Tomlinson David Walker Carl Wyatt President Campus Director Provost Associate Provost Admissions Representative Admissions Representative Librarian Financial Aid Advisor Admissions Representative Student Services Campus Registrar Receptionist Bookstore Coordinator Nursing Faculty Assistant Registrar Senior Financial Aid Advisor Admissions Representative Director of Nursing Director of International Admissions North America Career Services Advisor IT System Administrator HEIDELBERG GERMANY Phone: 49 (0) Zollhofgarten 1 Fax: 49 (0) Heidelberg Germany Michael Reynon Jennifer Oliver Patricia Kershaw Dr. Robert Scott Dr. Matthew Hartman Dr. Nicolle Macho Heidi Harrison Campus Director, Dean of Administration Assistant to the Director, Financial Aid Advisor Interim Financial Aid Advisor, Alumni Coordinator Director of Studies, Registrar Director of Studies International Relations & Diplomacy, Academic Advisor Chair, Graduate Program International Business & Management, Academic Advisor Reception, Immigration 13

15 Dr. Andreas Heinemann Sazzad Hosain Maryam Kazemi-Niani Branislav Lujic James Sorenson Ana Tomsic Librarian Senior Admissions Representative Bursar Director of Admissions Europe, Academic Advisor Senior Admissions Representative Admissions Representative MADRID SPAIN Phone: Calle Serrano 156 Fax: Plaza de la República Argentina Madrid Dr. Manuel Alonso-Puig Isabel Campbell Edgar Barroso Alexandre Chernavin Beatrice Torres José Pinto Ignacio Lopez-Meseguer de Esteban Paloma Mesonero Beatriz Ovejero Luis Plaza Annette Castro Mark Cintron Albina Vegel Allison Newton Campus Director / President Deputy Campus Director, Registrar, Head of Studies Director MBA Programs Business Manager, Bursar Financial Aid/PA to President Undergraduate Advisor Systems Administrator Campus Secretary, Housing, Activities, Careers Librarian Director of Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions PARIS FRANCE Phone: , Rue Yvart Fax: Paris Dr. Souha Akiki Maris Ferre Louisa Gibbs Georgi Kosev Anna Marcikic Malik Zahid Mehmood Cyril Nehmé Brian Schneider Fabrizio Veneziano Campus Director, Programs Advisor Financial Aid Advisor Admission Representative Admission representative Assistant to the Director Director of Admissions Bursar, Career Counselor Registrar Librarian, IT Manager 14

16 ADDENDUM CATALOG UPDATES For information about prior catalog updates, refer to earlier versions of the Schiller Catalog Supplement. April 2014: Removed all references and curricula for these discontinued programs. Program closure approved by the Schiller Board of Directors at the March 2014 meeting. General Studies AA degree Interdisciplinary/Interdepartmental Studies BA degree UG = Undergraduate Catalog GRAD = Graduate Catalog N/A = Not applicable UG GRAD CATALOG REVISIONS Board of Directors Members (in 05/2014 Edition) Removed: Mr. J. William Brooks, Sugarloaf Key, Florida Added: Mr. Javed Hamid, Washington, DC The American Education System of Education (in 05/2014 Edition) Added the following details regarding credit hours and contact hours: The American system measures this progress in credit hours and Schiller utilizes the semester credit hour system. Depending on the type of educational delivery format, one semester credit will equate to following number of hours of instruction: Format of Educational Delivery Lecture (theory, didactic) Laboratory Practicum (internship) Hours of Instruction 15 hours 30 hours 45 hours For a typical 3 semester credit hour lecture course, students will participate in a total of 45 hours (15 hours X 3 credits) of instruction. One academic hour is generally 50 minutes in length. 15

17 UG 8, 13, 16, 18 GRAD 6, 11, 14, 16 CATALOG REVISIONS 50 Year Celebration Scholarship information added for each campus section (in 05/2014 Edition) Updated Technology Requirements for Online Courses (in 05/2014 Edition) N/A N/A Updated Programs of Study for Heidelberg to include new offering of MA in International Relations & Diplomacy (in 05/2014 Edition) Updated Programs of Study for Madrid to include new offering of BS in International Hospitality & Tourism Management (IHTM) and MBA in IHTM (in 05/2014 Edition) Proof of High School Graduation or GED (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: If an official transcript is not received by the end of the second course during the first semester of enrollment, the student will be administratively withdrawn from the University. Transcripts from Other Colleges or Universities (in 05/2014 Edition) New: If official transcripts from post-secondary institutions are not received by the end of the second course during the first semester of enrollment, potential transfer credit will not be accepted. Proof of successful completion of secondary education (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: Official copies of equivalent documents that demonstrate proof of completion of secondary education may be considered for acceptance. Examples include the Abitur, Selectividad, Baccalauréat, International Baccalaureate (IB) and A -level exam results. For an international applicant who cannot provide acceptable proof of completion of secondary education requirements, the student must arrange to have the official documents evaluated by a NACES ( approved member such as Educational Credentials Evaluator (ECE), Josef Silney and Associates, or World Education Services (WES). The cost of the foreign transcript evaluation will be paid by the student. Evaluation of transfer credit (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: Any person who has attended another post-secondary institution (college or university) will be classified as a transfer student regardless of how many or how few credits may have been earned. International transfer students must 16

18 UG GRAD CATALOG REVISIONS submit copies of transcripts to SIU from all previously attended postsecondary institutions. Acceptance of transfer credit based on a transcript evaluation is subject to final approval by the Office of the Registrar. If the transcript documentation submitted is not satisfactory, the University reserves the right to require an external transcript evaluation. The external evaluation must be conducted by a NACES ( approved member such as Educational Credentials Evaluator (ECE), Josef Silney and Associates, or World Education Services (WES). Students must provide official transcripts or transcript evaluation, if indicated, to SIU no later than the end of the first semester of enrollment. Official transcripts are those that are received by SIU directly from the sending institution If official transcripts from post-secondary institutions or transcript evaluation are not received by the end of the first semester of enrollment, potential transfer credit will not be accepted. Refer to policies regarding Transfer Credit for more details. Evidence of English fluency (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised to include results from additional language proficiency examinations. This requirement may be waived for students who have graduated from a secondary school where English is the language of instruction. This requirement can be satisfied by providing official documentation of scores achieved for one of the following English language proficiency examinations: o TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 500 (written version) or 61 (internet version) or 173 (computer version). SIU s TOEFL number is o IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0 or better. o CAMBRIDGE FCE (First Certificate in English) grade of B (B2 level) or higher Cambridge Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) preferred Auditing Courses (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: An audit student is expected to attend class regularly, participate in class activities and take all required tests and examinations. Audit courses are not eligible for conversion to credit after the course has begun. Any audit student who wishes to become a student for credit must apply for that credit and satisfy University entrance requirements before the mid-point of the course in which the student is enrolled as an audit student.] 17

19 UG in Jan 2014 Catalog GRAD in Jan 2014 Catalog CATALOG REVISIONS State Institutional Refund Policy (in 05/2014 Edition) Removed entire section: The following refund policy applies to INDIANA residents attending SIU (1) A student is entitled to a full refund if one (1) or more of the following criteria are met: (A) The student cancels the enrollment agreement or enrollment application within six (6) business days after signing. (B) The student does not meet the school s minimum admission requirements. (C) The student s enrollment was procured as a result of a misrepresentation in the written materials utilized by the school. (D) If the student has not visited the school prior to enrollment and, upon touring the school or attending the regularly scheduled orientation/classes, the student withdrew from the program within three (3) days. (2) A student withdrawing from an instructional program, after starting the instructional program at the school and attending one (1) week or less, is entitled to a refund of ninety percent (90%) of the cost of the financial obligation, less an administrative fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (3) A student withdrawing from an instructional program, after attending more than one (1) week but equal to or less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the duration of the instructional program, is entitled to a refund of seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of the financial obligation, less an administrative fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (4) A student withdrawing from an instructional program, after attending more than twenty-five percent (25%) but equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of the duration of the instructional program, is entitled to a refund of fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the financial obligation, less an administrative fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (5) A student withdrawing from an instructional program, after attending more than fifty percent (50%) but equal to or less than sixty percent (60%) of the duration of the instructional program, is entitled to a refund of forty percent (40%) of the cost of the financial obligation, less an administrative fee of ten percent (10%) of the total tuition, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (6) A student withdrawing from an institutional program, after attending more than sixty percent (60%) of the duration of the instructional program, is not entitled to a refund. 18

20 UG GRAD N/A N/A 32 CATALOG REVISIONS Student Government Association (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised to Student Council as follows: The Student Council is the student governing body at SIU which advocates student rights and responsibilities at the University. Student Services works closely with the Student Council to provide the best possible guidance to our students. The SGA is directed by student government members. SGA officers are elected twice a year and participation in SGA is available to all students. The Student Council holds regular meetings that are open to all students. Undergraduate Requirements (in 05/2014 Edition) Added Nursing requirements: Nursing students must achieve a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 to graduate from the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program. Refer to the Student Nursing Handbook for full details regarding academic requirements. Graduate Requirements (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: Graduate students must also successfully complete a final oral comprehensive examination or, subject to the decision of the Provost, a comprehensive Master s research project requiring a formal oral defense in lieu of the comprehensive examination. The oral comprehensive examination or comprehensive Master s research project is in addition to the credit hour requirements for the specific degree. Comprehensive Master s Research Project All Master s degree candidates at SIU must submit a comprehensive research project. The research project will ideally be a continuation of the research proposal from the Research Methods and Analysis course in the graduate program. The research project will be submitted to the Provost for distribution to the Graduate Committee and/or Program Manager. The Graduate Committee and/or Program Manager will grade the research project as Pass or Fail. The Provost will have the final grade approval. The comprehensive research project is to consist of a preliminary design, of between 10,000 and 15,000 words including an abstract, table of contents, appropriate graphs and charts, and reference pages. APA formatting and reference citation style must be used. The completed research project may be presented to the Provost at any time during the academic year, but in order to graduate in any given semester, the research project must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the end of the semester. Any student who fails to pass this research project may request a re-examination during the following semester by written application to the Provost. The research project may be repeated only once. 19

21 UG in Jan 2014 Catalog N/A GRAD N/A in Jan 2014 Catalog CATALOG REVISIONS Satisfactory Academic Progress (in 05/2014 Edition) Removed: SAP tables for Associate s Degree, Associate in Nursing, and Bachelor (12 credits and 15 credits per term) Satisfactory Academic Progress (in 05/2014 Edition) Removed: SAP tables for Master s Degree (9 credits and 12 credits per term) Grading System (in 05/2014 Edition) Added: The following grading scale is utilized by faculty when calculating final grades for students enrolled in a course: A C A C B C B D B- 69 or below F Revised: The academic performance of students is recorded on the transcripts using the following letter grades. The associated quality points and descriptions for each letter grade are explained on the back of the transcript form as follows: Incomplete (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: To be eligible for an Incomplete, a student must have already completed 75% or more of the required course work. This designation must be requested in writing before the end of class by the student and must be approved by the faculty member and the Program Director or Provost. 20

22 UG GRAD CATALOG REVISIONS Addition of information regarding Golden Key (in 05/2014 Edition) GOLDEN KEY HONOUR SOCIETY Golden Key International Honour Society is the world's largest collegiate honor society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements. As an international honor society with more than 400 chapters at colleges and universities around the world, Golden Key is committed to a high standard of scholastic achievement, and an ethos of integrity, innovation, respect, collaboration and diversity. With more than 2 million members, including honoraries like Desmond Tutu, Elie Wiesel and Bill Clinton, Golden Key carries an esteemed legacy of achievement. Members are a community with a linkage to widely respected individuals and ideals all part of the continuum of excellence Schiller students will be identified as potential Golden Key International Honour Society candidates by the campus Registrars and vetted by the Provost. Invitations will then be sent from Golden Key directly. Change of Registration (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: Students wishing to make a change in registration must contact the Registrar s office. Students are permitted to enroll in courses only during the first four days of the course. New students may enroll no later than 11:59 pm Eastern standard time (EST) on Monday of the first week of classes. Continuing or re-entry students may enroll no later than 11:59 pm Eastern standard time (EST) on Thursday Wednesday of the first week of classes. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Provost. Class Attendance Policy (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: Students are expected to attend all scheduled lectures, laboratories, recitation periods internships, clinical activities and any other required class sessions. Revised: The impact of an excused or unexcused absence on a student s grade is determined by the instructor for the course. Faculty members have no obligation to permit a student to complete work that was missed due to an absence. The nature of some classes may make it impossible to complete make-up work. 21

23 UG 50 in Jan 2014 Catalog GRAD in Jan 2014 Catalog CATALOG REVISIONS Removed: For on campus students, the instructor may excuse a student s absence from class for health reasons, for participation in University-sponsored activities, for attendance at an important family event, for transportation delays, or for job interviews. Documentation may be required. A student whose absence has been excused is responsible for contacting the instructor and for making arrangements to make up the missed work. Faculty members have no obligation to permit a student to complete work that was missed due to an unexcused absence. The nature of some classes may make it impossible to do make-up work. Students are responsible for learning the grading policy used by their instructor(s) as stated in the course syllabus. The grading policies of individual faculty members may or may not take class attendance into consideration N/A N/A CREDIT by EXAMINATION CLEP and DSST (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: Internal credit by examination (testing out of a course) is not accepted as a method to satisfy course completion requirements. However, the University will accept official passing College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DSST (formerly DANTES) results completed within the last seven (7) years for undergraduate course work only. for language courses French, German, and Spanish to satisfy foreign language requirements. CLEP or DSST results must be evaluated by the Provost (or designee) to determine if subjects and scores will satisfy University course requirements. Experiential Learning Undergraduate (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: Experiential learning will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is available to undergraduate students only. Experiential Learning Graduate (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: Experiential learning cannot be used to satisfy graduate credit requirements. Transfer Credit (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: The student will arrange to have the official documents evaluated by a NACES ( approved member such as Educational Credentials Evaluator (ECE), Josef Silney and Associates, or World Education Services (WES). Research Involving Human Subjects (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: The IRB will include the Provost, Dean of the school, and at least two faculty members. 22

24 UG GRAD in Jan 2014 Catalog in Jan 2014 Catalog CATALOG REVISIONS Official Transcripts (in 05/2014 Edition) All prior wording in this section has been removed and revised as follows: All SIU transcript requests must be submitted via the website at A fee of $10.00 will be charged for each transcript requested. Express courier service is available for an additional cost. Academic transcripts will not be issued to any student who has an outstanding balance with the University. Final Grade Appeals (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised: Step 4. This Committee shall consist of three (3) two (2) or more faculty members and at least one (1) student representative. Other Grievances (in 05/2014 Edition) Removed due to redundancy with the General Grievances section: Other Grievances Final Grade Appeals: If a student s grievance relates to appeal of a final grade, the University policy for appealing a final grade for a course applies (see Final Grade Appeals policy above). For other matters that the student wishes to address formally with the University, the following steps are to be followed. Course-specific Grievances Steps 1- The student will contact the instructor of record listed in the syllabus either in person or via stating the concern as clearly, specifically, and briefly as possible. 2- The instructor provides a response to the student that identifies a decision to resolve the matter. 3- If the student wishes to appeal the instructor s decision, he/she may submit an appeal by to the Dean of the school or the Director of the program. *Time Frame Within 10 business days following the event Within 3 business days Within 3 business days 23

25 UG GRAD CATALOG REVISIONS in Jan 2014 Catalog in Jan 2014 Catalog 4- The Dean/Director will reply by with a decision with respect to the appeal. 5- If the student wishes to appeal the Dean s or Director s decision, he/she may appeal to the Provost by . Within 3 business days Within 3 business days 6- The Provost will reply to the student by with a decision with respect to the appeal. Within 3 business days 7- If the student wishes to appeal the Provost s decision, he/she may appeal to the President or Chancellor by . Within 3 business days 8- The President or Chancellor will reply by with a final decision with respect to the appeal. The President s or Chancellor s decision is final. Within 3 business days *Time Frame: depending on the complexity of the issue and staff availability to respond, the response times from University personnel may vary. All efforts will be made to resolve course-specific grievances within 21 days of notification from the student. General Grievances (in 05/2014 Edition) Revised under *Time Frame: All efforts will be made to resolve general grievances within 21 days of notification from the student. Military Service Members (in 05/2014 Edition) Consolidation and revision/addition of information related to Military Service Members: Point of Contact for Military Service Members The Registrar serves as the primary point of contact for military service members seeking information about enrollment at Schiller. The Registrar will direct students to other University offices with specialized knowledge regarding academic advisement, financial aid, and student support services. 24

26 UG GRAD CATALOG REVISIONS College Credit for Military Service Schiller uses the ACE Guide in evaluating military training and experience. Students who have at least one year of active military service may be awarded ACE-recommended college-level credit for training and experience. Students must submit an original copy of their military transcript or DD214 for review. Contact the Joint Services Transcripts (JST) office to have your military transcripts sent to the Schiller Office of Admissions for evaluation. Reduced academic residency requirements (25% maximum for degree programs) apply. Refer to the section on CLEP and DSST for additional details. Service School Credit Schiller International University is a member of Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC). SOC provides collegelevel educational opportunities for active duty service members and their families. SOC enables the student to complete an undergraduate degree at a participating institution regardless of where he/she is stationed. In order for a service member to become a SOC student at Schiller, he/she must provide the requisite military documents for evaluation. The students needs to submit one of the following: 1) DD214; 2) DD295; 3) SMART transcript; 4) AARTS transcript or a transcript from one of the military schools such as the Community College of the Air Force or the Coast Guard Institute. Students must submit a Request for SOC agreement through the campus Registrar s office. In order for the SOC agreement to be updated, a student must acquire updated transcripts from every school attended after the original agreement was issued. Military Leave of Absence Students in the U.S. Armed Forces may request a Military Leave of Absence of up to 30 days. Documentation is required and missed course work must be completed. 57 N/A ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (in 05/2014 Edition) Added: BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management as a program offered in Madrid 25

27 UG GRAD N/A N/A N/A 50 61, 69 in Jan 2014 Catalog N/A N/A 51, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66 CATALOG REVISIONS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (in 05/2014 Edition) Added: MA in International Relations and Diplomacy as a program offered in Heidelberg Added: MBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management as a program offered in Madrid Residential Requirements (in 05/2014 Edition) Moved to ACADEMIC PROGRAMS section: The following degree programs have significant residential requirements: AS in Nursing required clinical site activities BA in International Economics Residential Requirements (in 05/2014 Edition) Moved to ACADEMIC PROGRAMS section: The following degree program has significant residential requirements: MA in International Relations and Diplomacy Curricula deleted for program closures of the: AA General Studies BA Interdisciplinary Studies (in 05/2014 Edition) Graduate Programs General Requirements (in 05/2014 Edition) Graduate students must also successfully complete a final oral comprehensive examination or, subject to the decision of the Provost, a comprehensive Master s research project requiring a formal oral defense in lieu of the comprehensive examination. The oral comprehensive examination or comprehensive Master s research project is in addition to the credit hour requirements for the specific degree. 26

28 UG GRAD N/A 67 N/A CATALOG REVISIONS Curriculum for the MA degree in International Relations & Diplomacy program approved for the Heidelberg campus (in 05/2014 Edition): Required Courses Credits IR 589 Methods of Research and Analysis 3 IR 548 Management & Administration 3 IR 501 Workshop: Media Communication Strategies 3 IR 502 Workshop: International Protocol & Etiquette 3 IR 511 Political Science & International Relations 3 IR 512 Dynamics of Modern Diplomacy 3 IR 542 International Organizations 3 IR 544 Conflict and Peace Strategies 3 IR 545 Global Governance & Economic Diplomacy 3 IR 546 International Public Law 3 IR 567 International Management of Resources 3 IR 571 Human Rights 3 New courses added for MA degree in International Relations & Diplomacy degree approved for the Heidelberg campus (in 05/2014 Edition): IR 501 Workshop: Media Communication Strategies (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Practical and theoretical aspects of media, diplomacy, security and business; evaluation of contemporary journalistic practices, principles of media freedom and freedom of speech, media objectivity and institutional responses, strategies and tactics in the age of New Media. IR 502 Workshop: International Protocol and Etiquette (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Protocol and etiquette in interstate diplomatic affairs and business and international relations; the evolution of protocol and etiquette in diplomacy and business (from correspondence and codes of interaction, the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, to dress codes and the staging of events in high-, low-, and middle- context cultural situations). IR 511 Political Science and International Relations (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Major trends in the study of international relations: "Realism," "Liberalism," Marxism," Constructivism," and "Rationalism. Exploration of these theoretical paradigms from the intellectual-historical perspective of political philosophy as ideologies as well as from the politico-scientific perspective as analytical frameworks for evaluating current affairs. 27

29 UG GRAD N/A CATALOG REVISIONS IR 512 Dynamics of Modern Diplomacy (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Emergence of the modern interstate system of resident embassies and foreign ministries, international diplomatic and security organizations, and their intellectual and historical underpinnings in the evolution of such doctrines as the balance of power, the politico-juridical concept of sovereignty, the law of nations and nature, the jurisprudence and codification of customary law as international law. IR 542 International Organizations (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Origins, development, structure, organization, administration, and aims of international and intergovernmental organizations: the peacekeeping role of the UN and the ongoing discussion of its reform agenda; the changed role of international organizations within the context of the Post Cold War era and the emergence of supranational economic and security networks such as the European Union, the World Trade Organization, or a retooled and expanded NATO. IR 544 Conflict and Peace Strategies (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Approaches to conflict management and security. Comparison of punitive strategies of economic sanctions and military intervention with developmental strategies of democratization, institution building, and rule of law. IR 545 Global Governance and Economic Diplomacy (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Globalization, increasing interdependence of economic systems and financial markets, the role of international financial institutions (IMF, WB etc.) against the backdrop of the post-cold war regime of the World Trade Organization. The challenges public policy makers and corporate actors face in negotiating the shifting paradigms of "transitional", underdeveloped and developing economies, or least developed countries (LDCs) versus more developed countries (MDCs) as governance issues and interpretative paradigms. IR 546 International Public Law (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Concepts of international law, fundamental principles and rules, including jus cogens or customary and statutory peremptory norms, and international treaties; the force and effectives of such law in maintaining international order. IR 548 Management and Administration (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Organizational management, public and private administration of multi-national cooperate interests; gender mainstreaming in multi-cultural and multinational organizations; e- governance, e-commerce, and information integrity and security. IR 567 International Management of Resources (3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Scarcity, abundance, depletion, stocking, technological change and substitution; private versus state ownership; equity principles versus efficiency arguments in the allocation of the benefits of resource exploitation within the context of the historical evolution of the resource markets. 28