Your graduate degree from Defiance College will give you the

Yor gradate degree from Defiance College will give yo the knowledge and nderstanding necessary to meet yor professional goals and to provide leadership within yor chosen profession and yor commnity. Gradate edcation at Defiance College provides yo with opportnities to stdy critical qestions in yor field, to condct research, and to develop the problem solving skills that will empower yo to take yor place as a leader within yor chosen field. At Defiance College yo are actively involved in the learning environment. Fndamental to the Defiance College edcational philosophy is the fact that sperior learning is a natral otcome of learning that connects the classroom to the real world. Yo matter at Defiance College as a gradate scholar. We believe in yor possibilities to contribte meaningflly in yor work environment, yor commnity, and the world. We are pleased that yo have chosen Defiance College for yor gradate edcation, and we stand ready to help yo achieve yor goals. If I can be of assistance, do not hesitate to call on me. Sincerely, Gerald E. Wood, D.Ed. President 2007-2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS History...4 Mission Statement...4 Accreditation...5 Non-Discrimination Statement...5 Stdent Responsibility...5 ADMISSION POLICIES Application Process...6 Admission Decision...7 Fll Admission in Good Standing...7 Conditional Admission...7 Denied Admission...8 Non-Degree Admission...8 Transient Stdent Admission...8 Time Limitations...8 International Gradate Stdents...9 Admission and Payment Process for Application/Credential Deadlines...9 Gradate Admission Reqirements...9 Applying for Admission...10 Financial Responsibility...11 ACADEMIC POLICIES Gradate Process Skills...12 Academic Year...12 Confidentiality of Stdent Records...13 Academic Advisor Assignment...14 Academic Integrity Policy...14 APA (American Psychological Association) Format...19 Use of Hman Sbjects for Research...19 Gradate Capstone Handbook...19 Independent Stdy Gidelines...20 Undergradate Stdents in a Gradate Corse...20 Grading System...21 Withdrawing from Corses...22 Academic Probation and Sspension...22 Academic Second Chance...23 Academic Appeals and Grievances...23 Transfer of Credit...23 TUITION AND FEES Tition and Fees...24 Payment of Accont...25 DC Monthly Payment Plan...25 Tition Reimbrsement...25 Deferred Payment Option...26 Withdrawal Refnd...26 Transcript Reqests...26 Financial Aid Information...27 GRADUATE COMMITTEES...28 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES Career and Stdent Assistance...30 Center for Adlt and Gradate Programs...30 Ttoring and Other Academic Spport Services...31 Library Resorces...31 Compter Policy and Labs...31 Access to Web Interface/OneStop...32 Wireless Network Locations...32 Commencement...32 Sexal Harassment Statement...32 MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM Goals...34 Admission Procedres...35 Gidelines of Writing Goal Statement...36 Goal Statement Scoring Rbric...36 Orientation...36 Corse Schedling and Registration...37 Plan of Stdy...37 Master of Arts in Edcation Program and Capstone Options...37 Capstone Option A Master s Project...38 Capstone Option B Comprehensive Examination...39 Gradation Reqirements...41 Master of Arts in Edcation Crriclm...42 Master of Arts in Edcation Sport Science Track...43 Gradate Adolescent and Yong Adlt Licensre...44 Introdction...44 Program Strctre...44 Professional Enrichment and Renewal Classes (PERC)...45 MASTER OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Program Description...47 Goals...47 Criminal Jstice Track Program Description...48 Criminal Jstice Track Goals...48 Admission Procedres...49 Prereqisites, Rationale, and Gidelines...50 Corse Schedling...51 Gradation Reqirements...52 Applications Project...52 Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership Crriclm...53 MBOL/Criminal Jstice Track Crriclm...54 Undergradate MBOL-CJ Prereqisite Corse Descriptions...55 MBOL/MBOL-CJ Corse Descriptions...56 Master of Arts in Edcation Corse Descriptions...59 Academic Calendars...66 Gradate Faclty...68 Contact Information...70 Index...71 2007-2009 3

History The history of Defiance College is as rich and distinctive as the area in which it is located. Attacks on pioneer settlements prompted Revoltionary War hero Mad Anthony Wayne to defy the warring Indians and establish Fort Defiance. Peace eventally came to the area and Fort Defiance became Defiance, Ohio, in 1836. Defiance College was fonded in 1850 when the Ohio Legislatre set aside acreage for the newly incorporated Defiance Female Seminary. Land for the camps was not procred ntil 1875 when Defiance resident William C. Holgate accepted $1,200 for nine acres in north Defiance. The Seminary held its first classes in 1885 and, despite its name, gradated its first class of for men and five women in 1888. In 1903 the name became The Defiance College. Shortly thereafter, the College became affiliated with the Christian Chrch, which later became the United Chrch of Christ. The College s UCC affiliation contines today. Mission Statement Defiance College is an independent, coedcational instittion related to the United Chrch of Christ. Throgh personal caring attention within an ecmenical Christian environment that vales people with different beliefs, or commnity of learners is dedicated to nrtring the whole person throgh development of the intellectal, emotional, spirital, social, and physical dimensions of self. We seek to inspire within or stdents a search for trth, sensitivity to or world and the diverse cltres within it, the ability to lead in their chosen professions, and a spirit of service. We want them to know, to nderstand, to lead, and to serve. To Know We believe that the liberal arts are the broad basis for all learning. We affirm that academic excellence demands a commitment to trth, familiarity with research and competency in problem solving methods, the ability to synthesize knowledge from many sorces, and the capacity for self-directed learning. To Understand We provide experiences that develop awareness of and sensitivity to global interdependence and nderstanding of diverse cltres. We strive to provide stdents with tools to access and process information and commnicate with others in the global commnity, particlarly throgh the powerfl capability of technology. To Lead We are committed to a strong career, gradate, and professional preparation integrated with the arts and sciences as the basis for life and leadership. We believe this combination to be the most valable and the most endring. 4 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

To Serve We encorage or stdents to become pathfinders and to grow beyond bondaries imposed by self and society throgh service to fellow stdents, their chosen fields of endeavor, their commnities, and their world. Accreditation Defiance College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Site 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 (800-621-7440). All programs leading to teacher licensre are approved by the Ohio Department of Edcation. Non-Discrimination Statement In its programs, activities, and policies, Defiance College does not engage in illegal discrimination against stdents, prospective stdents, employees, or prospective employees becase of race, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, sexal orientation, or disability. Any inqiries regarding the College s nondiscriminatory policies shold be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer. Defiance College is athorized nder federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien stdents. Defiance College admits qalified stdents regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexal orientation, or disability. Stdent Responsibility Each stdent is held responsible for information in this catalog. Failre to read and nderstand these reglations will not excse a stdent from their observance. 2007-2009 5

ADMISSIONS POLICIES Application Process A candidate may apply for admission anytime dring the calendar year. Candidates are rged to sbmit applications at least one month prior to the expected date of enrollment. Applications are accepted for fall, spring, or smmer terms. The Center for Adlt and Gradate Programs (CAP) processes applications to the Master of Arts in Edcation, the Master of Arts in Edcation/Sport Science Track, the Master of Arts in Edcation with the intent to prse Gradate Adolescent and Yong Adlt Licensre, the Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership, and the Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership/Criminal Jstice Track programs. Stdents who are seeking the Master of Arts in Edcation with the intent to prse the Gradate Adolescent and Yong Adlt Licensre mst also apply and be admitted throgh the Teacher Edcation Concil. The CAP staff will process all applications for admission and sbmit applications to the respective admission committees for review and final approval. The committee may place conditions on the applicant s admission. Any stdent failing to meet one or more of the criteria may appeal to the Gradate Admissions Committee for an exception. The Committee may conslt with the Academic Dean to determine whether the stdent will be admitted and establish conditions that may apply to the stdent s admission. Admission to the Master of Arts in Edcation, the Master of Arts in Edcation/Sport Science Track, the Master of Arts in Edcation with the intent to prse Gradate Adolescent and Yong Adlt Licensre, the Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership, and the Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership/Criminal Jstice Track programs is determined on the basis of demonstrated professionalism, intellectal capability for sccessfl completion of the program, and potential for leadership. Applicants mst meet additional reqirements for the Master of Arts in Edcation with the intent to prse Gradate Adolescent and Yong Adlt Licensre Program. See page 44 for more information. The College reserves the right to make changes as reqired in corse offerings, crricla, academic policies, and other rles and reglations affecting stdents in order to be effective whenever determined by the College. These changes will govern all crrent and formerly enrolled stdents. The College also reserves the right to reqire the withdrawal of any stdent at any time, for reasons deemed sfficient, that will most effectively protect the welfare of its stdents and the interests of the College. 6 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

Admission Decision The appropriate Gradate Admission Committee reviews each candidate s admissions file. Carefl consideration is given to college transcripts signifying a baccalareate degree, letters of recommendation, test scores (if applicable), goal statements, and the ability to benefit from and contribte to the opportnities offered at the College. When a candidate has completed the application process, one of the following decisions will be made: 1. Fll Admission in Good Standing 2. Conditional Admission 3. Denied Admission Fll Admission in Good Standing Applicants with a bachelor s degree mst sbmit all official docmentation and meet minimm admission criteria to be granted fll admission. If an applicant is in the process of completing an ndergradate degree and meets the minimm admission criteria, fll admission will be granted contingent pon sccessfl completion of all degree reqirements and receipt of final official transcripts. Conditional Admission Applicants may be granted a one semester conditional acceptance based on review of their application materials. All official transcripts, application, at least one letter of recommendation, the goal statement, and test scores (if applicable) mst be sbmitted before conditional admission will be granted. Applicants may be granted conditional stats if no more than one of the following conditions exists: one recommendation is missing; the ndergradate GPA is between a 2.40 and 2.50 or GPA dring jnior and senior years is between 2.65 and 2.75; the GRE, GMAT, or Miller Analogies score is lower than the 50th percentile; the applicant s writing skills, as evidenced by the goal statement, warrant intervention; or the goal statement does not clearly establish why the applicant wants to prse gradate stdy in the chosen field. The coordinator of the respective gradate program will meet with the applicant who is given conditional admission to explain the conditions of that admission and to set p any reqired interventions. Stdents nder this category may take no more than six semester hors of gradate credit. The stdent mst receive a grade of B or greater in each corse for the six semester hors of gradate corse work. No other corse work may be taken ntil the stdent is removed from conditional stats. 2007-2009 7

Denied Admission Applicants who fail to meet one or more of the criteria may be denied admission. An applicant denied admission may appeal sch a decision in writing to the Academic Dean, provided the applicant can present relevant additional information indicating ability and motivation to achieve academic sccess. Non-Degree Admission Stdents who do not wish to enroll in the gradate program bt wish to take corses for credit will be permitted to do so provided they hold a bachelor s degree or higher from an accredited instittion, complete an application indicating non-degree seeking stats, and sbmit nofficial college transcripts. Stdents who have not obtained a gradate degree may only complete nine hors of gradate credit at the non-degree seeking level. A stdent who wishes to transfer from non-degree admission stats to degree seeking stats will be allowed to apply p to nine semester hors of gradate credit toward the master s degree. Stdents who have completed their master s degree from an accredited instittion may enroll in nlimited corses in the non-degree stats provided copies of their gradate transcripts are on file with the Registration Center. Transient Stdent Admission A stdent who is enrolled in another recognized accredited instittion and wishes to take a corse from Defiance College is reqired to sbmit a statement of approval from the stdent s home instittion. An additional fee of $25 per semester is reqired and incldes the cost of sending a Defiance College transcript to the stdent s home instittion. Time Limitations All work for the master s degree, inclding credits accepted by transfer, mst be completed within a period of six calendar years. Failre to do so will reslt in removal from the program. Stdents who wish to retrn mst reapply. Credit for corses taken otside of this time frame will not be accepted. A gradate stdent who wishes to extend his/her program mst sbmit a written petition to the Program Coordinator before the end of the six-year time limit. Decisions will be made by the Gradate Stdies Committee based on the recommendation of the Program Coordinator. The reqest shold indicate the reasons for the extension and a proposed timeline of completing the degree taking no more than one additional academic year. 8 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS Admission and Payment Process for Application/Credential Deadlines Fall (Agst) Semester Jne 1 Spring (Janary) Semester November 1 Smmer (May) Session March 1 Applications and all spporting credentials mst be sbmitted by these dates. Only complete applications will be reviewed for admission to the college. All academic records and spporting docments mst be official. If only one original is available, a copy attested to or certified by the instittion may be sbmitted. A certified, literal English translation mst accompany the official docment if the docments are not in English. Gradate Admission Reqirements To be eligible for gradate stdy at Defiance College, gradate applicants mst satisfy the following reqirements: 1. Have earned a degree that is eqivalent to the American bachelor s degree. For example, some bachelor s degrees are based on threeyear programs and are not considered eqivalent to the U.S. bachelor s degree. Completion of pper secondary or high school edcation is not eqivalent to a U.S. bachelor s degree. 2. Have earned a minimm of a 3.0 GPA (on a U.S. 4.0 scale) or comparable grade point average in pper division (jnior and senior level) work and in any gradate work already completed. 3. Have an ndergradate GPA dring the jnior and senior years of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale or take or sbmit scores no older than five years on the Gradate Record Exam (GRE), Gradate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and at or above the 50th percentile. Stdents who score less than the 50th percentile on the GRE may be admitted nder the criteria for conditional admission. 4. Have completed adeqate sbject preparation and all prereqisites for yor proposed gradate major. 5. Demonstrate proficiency in English. If English is not a stdent s first langage, or if English is not the official langage spoken in his/her contry, the stdent mst sbmit reslts of the Test of English as a Foreign Langage (TOEFL). The minimm score on the TOEFL is 550 on the paper based test or 213 on the compter based test. 2007-2009 9

Applying for Admission Reqired: Complete application on-line at www.defiance.ed or complete and mail to Center for Adlt and Gradate Programs, 701 N. Clinton St., Defiance, OH 43512 USA. $25 application fee (waived if applying online). Provide evidence of English langage proficiency TOEFL (www.toefl.org) if applicable. Sbmit all academic records certified copies of official docments pls English translations, if applicable (this incldes secondary school records). Sbmit a goal statement otlining the prpose for prsing the Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership degree or the Master of Arts in Edcation degree. This statement shold be at least two typed, doble-spaced pages, and represent the applicant s best writing skills. Sbmit two letters of recommendation inclding one from an immediate spervisor: One letter mst attest to academic competence. One letter mst attest to a stdent s ability to work with others and demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and social skills. Sbmit GMAT, GRE, or Miller Analogies scores taken within the last five years if ndergradate GPA is less than 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) dring jnior and senior years. Sbmit docmentation that sfficient financial resorces are available from family or otside sorces for the period of stdy at Defiance College. A $500 deposit is reqired after acceptance is granted. The deposit is applied to tition and fees and is de prior to sending the I-20. 10 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

Financial Responsibility All Gradate International Stdents mst complete the Certification of Financial Responsibility form which is inclded with all Gradate International Stdent admission applications. All applicants mst pay (in U.S. dollars) in fll, tition and room and board prior to the start of classes. A form I-20 (for assrance of the F-1 visa) cannot be issed to the applicant ntil the applicant is admitted to the College and has completed this form to the College s satisfaction. The College reqires the applicant to certify that he/she will have the estimated sm to cover the expense for each and every year of stdy at the College exclsive of travel expenses. The applicant mst docment spport (in U.S. dollars) eqal to or greater than the amonts indicated below. These figres are the estimated costs per calendar year (12 months) and are sbject to increase withot notice. The total amont below mst be paid in fll prior to starting classes. Remittance to Defiance College can be made by money order, cashier s check, or wired fnds and mst be received by the following dates: Agst 1 for fall admission, December 1 for spring admission, or May 1 for smmer admission. (Fall 2007 Smmer 2008) Tition $13,140 per year (for 36 hors) Fees $ 390 per year Room and Board $10,290 per year Stdent Health Insrance (reqired) $ 545 per year TOTAL $24,365 per year (The total amont below is the stdent s responsibility.) Books and Spplies (estimated) $ 1,500 per year Personal and transportation: Amont will vary depending on personal need and home contry. In compting expenses, bear in mind those stdents holding Stdent (F-1) or Exchange (J-1) visas are athorized to work only nder limited circmstances. Therefore, the applicant shold not look for employment as a means of spport while at Defiance College. Under no circmstances are stdents permitted to work fll-time dring the academic year. 2007-2009 11

ACADEMIC POLICIES Gradate Process Skills All gradate stdents mst demonstrate and docment mastery of a set of process skills. These are as follows: Know how to se library resorces and indexes to find references for corse projects; Know how to read and interpret original research stdies to determine their foci and findings; Understand that the most credible and p-to-date information mst be sed for class papers and projects; Know how to write papers to synthesize information from mltiple sorces; Know how to write papers with appropriate topic sentences and paragraphs, transitions to and set ps for pcoming sections, smmaries, and synthesis paragraphs; Understand and se the conventions of professional writing; Know abot and se APA gidelines in all papers and projects with specific emphasis on headings, citations, qotes, and bibliographies; Know and be able to se prodctivity tools to prepare corse materials and papers; and Know how to prepare and se presentation software to commnicate ideas and present literatre review findings and action research reslts. Academic Year Defiance College operates on a semester calendar consisting of two 16-week semesters. The fall semester rns from late Agst to mid-december; the spring semester rns from early Janary to early May. Dring the fall and spring semesters, the Master of Arts in Edcation and Master of Arts in Edcation/Sport Science Track gradate corses are primarily offered evenings. The Master of Arts in Edcation with the intent to prse Gradate Adolescent and Yong Adlt Licensre Programs content corses are offered primarily dring the day and some evenings. The Master of Bsiness and Organizational 12 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

Leadership, MBOL/CJ Track, and the PERC (Professional Enrichment and Renewal Corses) programs have corse offerings that coincide with the Weekend College program as well as some evenings. The corses are offered in an every-other-weekend format, eight class sessions per term. Classes are held on Thrsday, 6:00 10:00 pm, Friday, 6:00 10:00 pm, and Satrday, 8:00 am 12:00 pm and 1:00 5:00 pm. The Master of Arts in Edcation program occasionally offers a Satrday morning corse throgh the Weekend College program. The College offers a smmer program from early May throgh mid-agst, consisting of two seven-week sessions, Weekend College, and several workshop sessions. Smmer session corses consist of those offered dring the reglar academic year as well as many elective options. The smmer session schedle is sally available in late December or early Janary. Confidentiality of Stdent Records Defiance College will inform stdents annally of the Family Edcational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). This Act, with which the instittion intends to comply flly, was designated to protect the privacy of edcation records, to establish the right of stdents to inspect and review their edcational records, and to provide gidelines for the correction of inaccrate or misleading data throgh informal and formal hearings. Stdents also have the right to file complaints with the FERPA Office concerning alleged failres by the instittion to comply with the Act. A stdent s academic record is considered confidential information. Withot the stdent s expressed written permission, it is accessible only to college personnel who keep the records or need to have information to help the stdent. Directory Information may be released to the pblic and is divided into the following categories: Category I Name, address, telephone nmber, dates of attendance, class roster, class schedle, e-mail address. Category II Previos instittion(s) attended, majors, awards, honors (inclding Dean s list), degree(s) conferred and dates, stats (fll or part-time). Category III Past and present participation in officially recognized sports and activities, physical factors (height, weight of athletes), date and place of birth, photograph. Stdents may reqest that all directory information, or certain categories, be withheld by notifying the Registration Center in writing within the first week of a term. Stdents shold contact the Registrar for additional information concerning the FERPA. 2007-2009 13

Academic Advisor Assignment All Master of Arts in Edcation, Master of Arts in Edcation/Sport Science Track, Master of Arts in Edcation with the intent to prse Gradate Adolescent and Yong Adlt Licensre, Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership, and Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership/CJ Track program stdents accepted will be assigned an academic advisor. This advisor will assist them in completing their degree planning. Stdents may choose a faclty member different from their academic advisor as their project advisor. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY All members of the DC commnity are expected to engage in their academic tasks with integrity and respect for others. A major part of the learning accomplished in gradate school is the development of critical thinking skills, and these skills are only developed when each person s work reflects his or her own original thoght. Defiance College is committed to helping each gradate stdent nderstand and practice the highest degree of integrity in his or her academic work, and take from that work the greatest intellectal and ethical benefit. Responsibilities of Members of the Defiance Commnity Each member of or scholarly commnity has a responsibility to encorage others to maintain a commitment to academic integrity and honesty. Faclty and administrators have a responsibility to edcate gradate stdents abot the importance of original work and the ways to avoid academic dishonesty. In trn, gradate stdents have a responsibility to maintain high standards of honesty in their work and to seek gidance whenever they are in dobt abot what constittes academic integrity. It is important to note that, in the discovery and sanctioning of an incident of academic dishonesty, the intent of the gradate stdent will not be considered as a factor, so it is vital that the gradate stdent conslt with faclty members abot any potential isses before they arise. Gradate stdents also have an obligation to obtain and be familiar with the DC gradate catalog, the syllabs of each corse in which they are enrolled, and the citation style American Psychological Association (APA). Academic Dishonesty The basic rle for academic honesty is that a gradate stdent s work shold always be his or her own. Any misrepresentation in academic work, inclding plagiarism, is a form of academic dishonesty. Examples of dishonest academic practices inclde, bt are not limited to, sing nathorized notes or material dring an exam, exchanging information with another stdent dring an exam (regardless of whether or not both stdents are aware of the exchange), falsifying data on which the stdent s conclsions are based, having another stdent take an exam in place of the stdent registered in the corse, and sbmitting the same work in two different classes. 14 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

The Special Problem of Plagiarism Plagiarism occrs whenever someone else s work is sbmitted or presented for a grade as if it were one s own. This occrs most often when original sorces are not acknowledged or are cited improperly according to the APA pblication manal. Plagiarism ndermines the essential trst between gradate stdents and faclty members, deprives stdents of a sense of intellectal ownership, and ndermines the basic learning process. Another person s work can take many forms inclding papers, essays and articles, book chapters, statistical data, oral or mltimedia presentations, msical compositions, drawings and artwork, and compter programs in either electronic or printed form. Whenever sch material that was originally created by another is presented or sbmitted by a DC gradate stdent, the original sorce mst be acknowledged APA citation style. Examples of Plagiarism (a non-exclsive list): Using the exact words from a sorce, inclding ctting and pasting from a Web site, withot BOTH qotation marks to indicate the extent of the material borrowed and a citation of the original sorce. Paraphrasing or smmarizing ideas from a sorce withot proper citation. Changing the words while maintaining the ideas from a sorce is a paraphrase that mst be cited. Sbmitting for credit a work written or created by another, whether sch work is written by a friend, a recognized scholar, or is down loaded from the internet. Qoting from an nacknowledged sorce dring an oral presentation. Using data other than that prodced by the stdent s own original research withot proper citation of the sorce. Patching together a work sing phrases and ideas borrowed from a nmber of different sorces. Accepting assistance or collaborating with other stdents beyond what is explicitly permitted by the faclty member. 2007-2009 15

Remediation and Penalties When a faclty member believes that an incidence of plagiarism or other academic dishonesty has occrred, he or she shold discss the matter with the gradate stdent(s) involved as soon as possible. A faclty member confronted with a sspected incident of academic dishonesty shold conslt with the appropriate master s program coordinator. Once the faclty member is satisfied that an infraction of this policy has occrred, the sanction to be applied may range from remedial actions (sch as reqiring that an assignment be rewritten or a test retaken) to failre of the specific assignment or failre of an entire corse. The sanction, with the exception of sspension or explsion as described below, is left to the discretion of the faclty member, based on his or her jdgment abot the seriosness of the infraction. All sanctions for academic dishonesty, even those involving only remedial actions, mst be reported to Academic Dean so that so that complete and accrate records may be kept. Sch record keeping is vital to the goal of teaching every gradate stdent responsible scholarly practices. Whenever a single stdent is the sbject of mltiple reports of academic dishonesty, or when a single infraction is, in the jdgment of the faclty member, sfficiently serios to warrant referral to the Academic Dean for additional sanctions, the Dean may decide, at his or her discretion, to take frther action in accord with this policy. Sch serios or repeated academic dishonesty may reslt in sspension or dismissal from the College. Reporting of Infractions All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Academic Dean sing the form provided for that prpose. The Dean will maintain a record-keeping system in a file separate from the stdent s permanent academic record. Appeals Process A stdent has the right to appeal a finding that the stdent committed an act of academic dishonesty. Sch an written appeal mst be addressed to the Academic Dean within a reasonable period of time, bt not later than thirty (30) days after the stdent becomes aware of the finding, nless, in the jdgment of the Dean, specific circmstances warrant allowing a delayed appeal. The appeal will be heard by an appeals panel made p of the Academic Dean, the appropriate master s program coordinator, and two (2) faclty members who are crrent members of the Gradate Stdies Committee and who are not from the same division as the reporting faclty member. In the instance when the reporting faclty member is the master s program coordinator, the chair of the Gradate Stdies Committee will take the coordinator s place on the panel. Both the gradate stdent and the reporting faclty member have the right to be heard at this appeal. Separately they can present their previosly sbmitted materials to the panel. After the presentations from the faclty member and stdent, the appeals panel will deliberate and decide whether to accept or decline the appeal. 16 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

A hearing before an appeals panel mst be held whenever the Academic Dean determines that the offense(s) committed or alleged may sbject a gradate stdent to the possibility of a sanction at the level of sspension or explsion. A sanction at the level of sspension or explsion may be appealed to the President or President s designee. The gradate stdent mst sbmit his or her appeal in writing to the President within five (5) bsiness days of receiving the decision of the appeals panel and mst state the gronds pon which the appeal to the President is based. The only acceptable gronds for this appeal are 1) to determine if the process of academic discipline has been condcted fairly and in accord with stated procedres, 2) to determine whether the decision reached was based on evidence, 3) to determine whether the sanction imposed was appropriate to the violation(s), or 4) to assess new evidence that was not available at the original appeal. The President or his or her designee is not reqired to condct a new hearing and legal consel is not permitted to participate in this appeal. Conclsion Defiance College is committed to helping each gradate stdent become proficient and confident in the best practices of scholarly endeavor in their chosen field. It is this commitment that gides the above policy. It is the goal of Defiance College to prevent academic dishonesty and to encorage stdents, faclty, and administrators to strive for the highest ethical standards in all academic work. The form on the next page is an example of what will be sed to report any instances of academic dishonesty as well as docmentation for record keeping. 2007-2009 17

Form for reporting gradate academic dishonesty Date Stdent s Name Stdent s Signatre The stdent s signatre acknowledges that this report has been received; it is not an admission of gilt. Corse Faclty Member What type of violation of academic integrity has occrred? Please describe in detail. What sanction(s) have yo applied for this condct? Are yo reqesting that the Dean consider frther action, sch as sspension or dismissal from the College? Whenever possible, this form shall be accompanied by original docments and/or artifacts relating to the infraction. 18 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

APA (American Psychological Association) Format All papers, projects, and presentations for classes are to be completed sing APA writing style. Papers shold be sitable for pblication sing formal langage and correct grammar, pnctation, and spelling. Stdents are encoraged to invest in an APA manal dring their first corse and to thoroghly stdy the acceptable options for condcting research and conveying information. All written assignments mst be reflective of professional work and spported by rational thinking, appropriate literatre, and reason. Use of Hman Sbjects for Research The se of hman sbjects for any type of research project presents ethical and legal considerations. It is the responsibility of the investigator to protect the health, safety, anonymity, and dignity of all participants. For researchers doing action research in their own classrooms or places of employment sing variations in instrctional methods or procedres, parent/employer permission is not needed. However, parents/employers shold be notified in advance that there is a project being condcted and that the reslts will be written p as the capstone experience in a master s degree. Parents/employers shold be given the opportnity to receive a smmary of the findings. In sitations where children (nder 18 years of age) in classrooms, schools, or bsinesses are asked to participate in the stdy, parental permission mst be granted before the child may participate. For participants over 18 years of age, a consent letter shold be signed. Each completed project mst have verification that permission was granted to se hman sbjects or that parents/employers were notified that the change or monitoring of classroom/bsiness procedres wold be written p in a master s project. The American Psychological Association has gidelines to direct the practice. Gradate stdents shold work with the professor spervising their research to ensre compliance with hman sbjects research protocols as otlined in the Faclty Handbook. Gradate Capstone Handbook Each stdent enrolled in a gradate program will receive the appropriate gradate capstone handbook. This handbook will be available to the Master of Arts in Edcation, the Master of Arts in Edcation/Sport Science Track, and the Master of Arts in Edcation with the intent to prse Gradate Adolescent and Yong Adlt Licensre stdents while enrolled in ED510 Inqiry Methodology. The Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership and the Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership/CJ Track stdents will receive the handbook while enrolled in BA 503 Organizational Management and Leadership. 2007-2009 19

Independent Stdy Gidelines Independent stdies for reqired core corses in the Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership Program only: One reqired core corse for the master s degree may be taken throgh independent stdy. The professor who reglarly and rotinely teaches the corse needs to be the professor of record for the independent stdy nless approved by the appropriate parties. A corse may not be taken as an independent stdy dring the academic term in which it is offered. The stdent mst jstify why he/she did not or cannot take the corse dring its reglarly schedled term. The content and assignments are to be consistent with those reqired of other stdents. The program coordinator and the academic dean mst approve the corse. Independent Stdies for elective corses in the Master of Arts in Edcation Program only: The corse allows stdents to extend their knowledge or skill base in areas of interest. The corse needs to be completed with a professor who has expertise in the area of stdy. A proposal mst be sbmitted with an otline of those topics to be stdied, a description of the final prodct pon which a grade will be based, and a timeline indicating the length of stdy and the nmber of meetings to be held between the stdent and professor. The appropriate program coordinator and the academic dean mst approve the corse. Undergradate Stdents in a Gradate Corse Undergradate stdents may take p to and inclding nine semester hors of gradate credit if they have sccessflly completed 90 or more hors of ndergradate corsework with a minimm GPA of 2.75. Classes can be taken as follows: 20 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

Gradate corses taken by ndergradate stdents above the 120 credit hors reqired for the baccalareate degree may cont for gradate credit. Undergradate stdents majoring in Acconting (CPA track) may take Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership (MBOL) gradate corses for gradate credit if they meet the prreviosly stated reqirements, meet the corse prereqisites, and space is available. Stdents mst get the approval of the MBOL coordinator to take gradate classes. Once the ndergradate program is completed, stdents may apply for fll admission to the MBOL program. If an ndergradate stdent fails to register for a minimm of 12 credit hors of ndergradate corses, he/she may be ineligible for financial aid /scholarship. Grading System To contine in good standing, a stdent mst maintain a 3.0 minimm grade point average. Corses will be graded in the traditional manner: A, A- High qality gradate work B+, B, B- Qality gradate work C+, C Acceptable, bt below expected gradate work C-,D+,D,D- Below average work F Failing work P Passing work ( B grade or higher) I Incomplete (an I not made p by the end of the next reglar term becomes an F ) W Withdrawal WF Withdrawal Failing (conts as an F in grade point average) AF IP Administrative Withdrawal In Progress: will only apply to ED549, ED590, ED599, BA590, BA 591 or CJ590 when research extends beyond one semester, bt less than one calendar year from the initial corse registration. In order to compare the standing of stdents, the College ses a point system which assigns the following nmerical vale for each hor of credit: A (4.00) A- (3.67) B+ (3.33) B (3.00) B- (2.67) C+ (2.33) C (2.00) C- (1.67) D+ (1.33) D (1.00) D- (0.67) F (0) WF (0) AW (0) 2007-2009 21

Withdrawing from Corses To withdraw from a corse, stdents mst complete and file a corse withdrawal form no later than the deadline indicated on the academic calendar. If withdrawal takes place prior to the withdrawal deadline, the corse is entered on the stdent s permanent record with a grade of W. Stdents who fail to complete the withdrawal procedre for any corse in which they are registered will receive a grade of WF. *Notifying the instrctor and/or failing to attend a corse does not constitte withdrawal. Withdrawal from a corse after the withdrawal deadline is permitted only nder extraordinary circmstances (medical, personal, or employment exigencies). The withdrawal form mst explain the natre of the exigency and be accompanied by a letter from the corse instrctor verifying that the stdent is passing the class. The withdrawal form and signed letter mst be sbmitted to the respective program coordinators for final approval and determination of grade. There is a withdrawal fee of $25 assessed for withdrawing at any time from the instittion. Academic Probation and Sspension Stdents whose cmlative grade point average falls below 3.0 are placed on academic probation and granted one year from the date of the initial probation to achieve the reqired 3.0 average. Stdents on academic probation may not enroll in the Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership Application Project corse (BA590/CJ590), the Master of Arts in Edcation Inqiry Methodology corse (ED510) or the Master of Arts in Edcation Project (ED590), sbmit or present the master s project, or take the comprehensive examination. If a stdent is on academic probation, he/she mst develop a plan of action to raise his/her GPA with the appropriate program coordinator. A plan of action may reslt in a stdent taking additional credit hors beyond the 33 credit hor reqirement. The stdent is encoraged to se the academic second chance option to improve the cmlative grade point average. If the stdent s GPA remains nder a 3.00 after one year of academic probation, the stdent will be sspended for one semester. Any stdent who wishes to retrn following a sspension shold sbmit a letter to the appropriate program coordinator reqesting re-enrollment to the program along with a completed re-enrollment form. Any stdent who fails to meet the above criteria after one semester following sspension will be dismissed from the program. Stdents whose cmlative grade point average falls below a 2.00 are sbject to dismissal. 22 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

Academic Second Chance Stdents who have received a grade of a C- or lower in a corse taken at Defiance College may have the grade removed from the stdent s academic record if the same corse is repeated at Defiance College. Academic second chance does not apply to corses taken at other colleges. This option may be exercised with a total of two corses dring the stdent s academic career at the college. An academic second chance petition mst be completed and approved by the appropriate gradate program coordinator prior to the stdent s enrollment in the corse that is repeated. An academic second chance petition mst be filed in the Registration Center in order to have the original grade removed from the record. Academic Appeals and Grievances Grievances of an academic natre will be appealed by following the steps below. Step 1: The stdent will talk to the professor to resolve the grievance or concern within two weeks after the semester ends. Step 2: If the grievance or concern has not been resolved, the stdent may appeal to the respective gradate program coordinator within for weeks after the semester ends. Step 3: If the grievance or concern remains nresolved, the stdent mst sbmit a formal letter of appeal to the Academic Dean within six weeks after the semester ends. Step 4: If the Academic Dean is nable to resolve the grievance or concern, the isse will be taken to the Gradate Stdies Committee for consideration and action at the next reglarly schedled meeting. Transfer of Credit Credits transferred for application toward the master s degree are sbject to the following conditions: No more than nine semester hor credits may be transferred. The credits transferred mst not have been sed to flfill reqirements for an ndergradate degree. The gradate instittion granting the credit mst be regionally accredited for gradate stdy. 2007-2009 23

The credits mst have been earned within six years from the time of application for gradation. Only the Gradate Stdies Committee throgh written petition to the appropriate gradate program coordinator considers exceptions. Only grades of B and above are considered for transfer. Transfer grades are not sed to determine a stdent s GPA at Defiance College. The credits mst be compatible with the stdent s edcational program, either as reqired fondational Defiance College corses or as appropriate electives. Enrolled gradate stdents mst have approval from the appropriate gradate program coordinator before enrolling in another instittion s corse with the intent of transferring credit to Defiance College. The appropriate gradate program coordinator mst sign a transfer credit application form. Upon completion of the corse, the stdent mst reqest the instittion granting credit to forward an official transcript to Defiance College, Registration Center, 701 North Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512. TUITION AND FEES Tition and Fees (2007-2008 Academic Year) Tition for all gradate corses per credit hor - $365 Tition for Master of Arts in Edcation Gradate Adolescent and Yong Adlt Licensre program (incldes ndergradate and gradate corses) - $365 Tition for Master of Bsiness and Organizational Leadership prereqisite corses- $365 PERC (Professional Enrichment and Renewal Corses) o Tition for one credit hor pass/fail grade - $365 o Tition for one credit hor as a letter grade (with academic prodct prodced) - $365 Technology fees o Fall and spring semester - $25 o Smmer - $15 per term or workshop Stdent teaching fee - $200 Late registration fee - $100 Transcript fee - $5 Withdrawal fee (from all corses for semester) - $25 for part-time stdents (1-11 credit hors) Gradation fee (academic regalia rental) - to be annonced 24 Defiance College Gradate Catalog

Research Project binding fee for two reqired copies - $25 (Additional copies $18 each) The College reserves the right to change tition and fees, rates for room and board, or any other charges when necessary becase of economic or other conditions. All tition and fees are de on or before the first class meeting. Tition and fees are sbject to change withot notice with approval of the Board of Trstees. Sch changes take precedence over printed matter. Payment of Accont To be considered registered, stdents mst complete and sbmit the following items to the Registration Center by Agst 1st (for fall), December 1st (for spring), or May 1 (for first seven week corses and weekend college only.) One copy of the billing statement signed by the stdent, along with payment in fll or approved payment arrangement (e.g. DC Monthly Payment Plan), Financial aid verification docments, if reqested by the Financial Aid office. Stdents not completing the registration payment process by the de date may be assessed late fees. DC Monthly Payment Plan The College offers a monthly payment plan. Stdents may choose to pay their college expenses throgh monthly installments. There is a $30 non-refndable participation fee per term. Payments are de by the first of each month. If payment is not received by the de date, a $10 per month late fee may be assessed. It is the stdent s responsibility to inform the Registration Center of any adjstments to their accont that wold alter their payments. It is the stdent s responsibility to know the payment de dates and to make the payments on time. Stdents may not pay the following throgh the plan: library fines, bookstore charges, or miscellaneos charges. Tition Reimbrsement Tition reimbrsement may be available to stdents throgh their place of employment. It is the stdent s responsibility to check with the appropriate benefits office at their place of employment for frther information. It is the stdent s responsibility to ensre that the College receives a copy of the tition reimbrsement policy. 2007-2009 25

Deferred Payment Option Defiance College s Deferred Payment Option (DPO) provides an opportnity for stdents who receive tition reimbrsement to defer a portion or the entire amont of tition ntil the end of each term. The DPO is permitted for employer-approved corses only and does not allow for deferral of books, fees, or other spply expenses. The DPO is limited to those stdents in good academic and financial standing as defined by the College s ndergradate and gradate catalogs. All paperwork for the DPO is reqired by the College s pblished de dates of Ag. 1, Dec. 1, and May 1. Paperwork sbmitted after the de date may not be considered for eligibility. To participate in the DPO, stdents are reqired to sbmit an application for consideration as well as docmentation verifying the tition reimbrsement policy throgh their employer. The portion of tition not covered throgh the employer reimbrsement policy is the stdent s responsibility. Stdents with a balance remaining after employer tition reimbrsement may participate in the College s payment plan. Stdents mst be continosly enrolled to participate in 100% deferment. Withdrawal Refnd Upon completion of the withdrawal procedre, a refnd will be calclated based on the nmber of days in attendance, which incldes classroom time and stdy time. The refnd formla measres the actal nmber of days enrolled dring the semester. It is determined by dividing the nmber of days enrolled by the nmber of calendar days in the semester inclding weekends and holidays (except Thanksgiving break and spring break). The following items are non-refndable: Application fee Technology fee Retrned check fee Late fees In the case of an nofficial withdrawal, an napproved leave of absence, or a stdent s failre to retrn at the end of an approved leave of absence, the withdrawal date is the last recorded date of class attendance as docmented by the College. Transcript Reqests Stdents mst sbmit transcript reqests in writing to the Registration Center. Transcripts are $5 each and may take seven to ten days to isse. Only transcripts carrying the College seal are considered official. Transcripts issed to the stdent for personal se will be marked Issed to Stdent. Stdents crrently enrolled can print their nofficial transcript by sing the web interface. 26 Defiance College Gradate Catalog