Undergraduate Catalog 2005-06

[Pages:218]Undergraduate Catalog

2005-2006

Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount

Wichita, Kansas 67260 (316) 978-7000

wichita.edu

Academic Calendar for 2005-2006

Fall Semester 2005

April 18-August 17.............................Fall semester registration August 18 ............................................Weekday and evening classes begin September 5.........................................Labor Day, holiday October 13 ...........................................Midterm point October 16-18 ......................................Fall recess October 31 ...........................................Final date for withdrawal with nonpenalty grades November 7?January 5......................Web registration period for spring semester

(exact dates published in the Schedule of Courses) November 23?27.................................Thanksgiving recess December 8..........................................Last day of classes December 9..........................................Study Day December 10-16 ..................................Final examinations December 16........................................Fall semester ends December 11........................................Commencement

Spring Semester 2006

October 31-January 14 .......................Spring semester registration January 16............................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, holiday January 17............................................Classes begin March 10 ..............................................Midterm point March 20-26.........................................Spring recess April 3 ..................................................Final date for withdrawal with nonpenalty grades April 17?August 4..............................Web registration period for fall semester

(exact dates published in the Schedule of Courses) May 8 ...................................................Last day of classes May 9 ...................................................Study Day May 10-16 ............................................Final examinations May 16 .................................................Spring semester ends May 12, 13 ...........................................Commencement

Summer Semester 2006

April 3-June 2......................................Summer Session registration May 29 .................................................Memorial Day, holiday May 22?June 2.....................................Presession and workshops June 5....................................................Classes begin, first four-week term and

eight-week term June 30 .................................................Last day of first four-week term

Registration for second four-week term July 3 ....................................................Independence Day holiday July 5 ....................................................Classes begin, second four-week term July 28 ..................................................Summer Session ends

These dates are subject to change. The University reserves the right to change any of the rules and regulations of the University at any time, including those relating to admission, instruction, and graduation. The right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course content, change the calendar, and impose or increase fees similarly is reserved. All such changes are effective at such times as the proper authorities determine and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who already are enrolled in the University.

Notice of nondiscrimination. 1. It is the stated policy of Wichita State University to prohibit discrimination in employment and in educational programs and activities because of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital

status, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disabled/Vietnam-era veteran status, or physical or mental disability. 2. In working to achieve and maintain a welcoming and discrimination-free environment, it is necessary and appropriate that employees and students be encouraged to make complaints and

concerns about perceived discriminatory behaviors known to University supervisors and officials. 3. Any University employee or student who engages in retaliatory conduct against a University employee or student who has filed a complaint alleging discrimination or otherwise exercised

their rights and privileges against illegal discrimination will be subject to disciplinary actions pursuant to established University procedures, up to and including termination of employment or student status.

4. This prohibition against retaliatory conduct applies regardless of the merits of the initial complaint of illegal discrimination. The Vice President and General Counsel and the Office of Human Resources shall have primary responsibility for publication, dissemination, and implementation of this University policy.

Produced by Keri Sanburn Behre, Catalog Editor, 3/05

Contents

What you'll find inside this Catalog .......................................................4 Academic Calendar ......................................................................................6 The University ..............................................................................................7

Academic Officers ....................................................................................7 Board of Regents .......................................................................................7 Mission Statement ....................................................................................7 Profile ..........................................................................................................7 History ........................................................................................................8 University Support Areas............................................................................8 Alumni Association ..................................................................................8 WSU Foundation ......................................................................................9 Admission ......................................................................................................9 Undergraduate Admission .....................................................................9

Admission Requirements ....................................................................8 Admission Categories .........................................................................9

Degree-bound ...................................................................................9 Nondegree-bound ...........................................................................9

Open admission ...........................................................................9 Guest students ..............................................................................9

College.......................................................................................9 High school ..............................................................................9 International ............................................................................9 Admission Process ...............................................................................9 International Student Admission ...........................................................9 Graduate Student Admission ...............................................................10 Shocker Connection: Orientation ...........................................................10 Academic Advising ....................................................................................10 Where to Go for Academic Advising ..................................................10 Student Academic Success ....................................................................11 Housing and Residence Life ....................................................................11 Registration .................................................................................................11 Financial Information ...............................................................................11 Financial Assistance ...............................................................................11 Scholarships ........................................................................................11 Comprehensive Fee Schedule ...............................................................12 General Academic Programs ...................................................................17 General Education Program .................................................................17 Courses ................................................................................................18 Requirements/Worksheet ..................................................................16 Emory Lindquist Honors Program ......................................................20 Cooperative Education ..........................................................................21 Internships ...............................................................................................22 Exchange and Study Abroad Programs ..............................................22 National Student Exchange ..............................................................22 Study Abroad Programs ...................................................................22 Midwest Student Exchange Program .............................................22 Field Studies and Workshops ...............................................................22 Academic Resources ..................................................................................23 University Libraries ...............................................................................23 University Computing............................................................................23 Media Resources Center ........................................................................23 Language Labs ........................................................................................24 Math Lab ..................................................................................................24 Writing Center .........................................................................................24

Student Services .........................................................................................24 Career Services ........................................................................................24 Child Development Center ...................................................................24 Counseling and Testing .........................................................................24 Disability Services ..................................................................................24 Disability Support Services....................................................................24 International Student Services ..............................................................25 Rhatigan Student Center .......................................................................25 Sports and Recreation ............................................................................25 Student Development and Multicultural Affairs ..............................25 Student Government Association ........................................................25 Student Health Services .........................................................................26 Student Rates ...........................................................................................26 Student Support Services ......................................................................26 Veterans Services ....................................................................................27 Student Organizations ...........................................................................27

University Facilities ...................................................................................28 Grace Memorial Chapel .........................................................................28 Satellite Location .....................................................................................28 Ulrich Museum of Art ...........................................................................28

Academic Policies and Procedures Student Responsibility ...........................................................................28 Student Code of Conduct.......................................................................29 Academic Progress and Recognition ...................................................29 Academic Progress Reports ..............................................................29 Academic Recognition .......................................................................29 Departmental Honors ........................................................................29 Probation and Dismissal ....................................................................29 Withdrawal ..........................................................................................30 Enrollment ...............................................................................................30 Auditor .................................................................................................30 Classification of Students ..................................................................30 Course Numbers .................................................................................30 Credit/No Credit Courses .................................................................30 Credit by Examination .......................................................................30 Examinations .......................................................................................31 Grading System ...................................................................................31 Senior Rule ...........................................................................................32 Transfers Within the University .......................................................32 Exceptions ................................................................................................32 Academic Forgiveness .......................................................................32 Change of Grades ...............................................................................32 Court of Student Academic Appeals ...............................................32 Exceptions Committee .......................................................................33 Exemptions for Superior Achievement ...........................................33 Transition Semester ............................................................................33 Graduation ...............................................................................................33 Academic Distinction .........................................................................33 Date of Catalog Requirements ...........................................................33 Commencement ..................................................................................33 Requirements for Graduation ...........................................................33 Second Bachelor's Degree from Wichita State ...............................33

General Policies and Procedures Release of Information (Privacy Law) .................................................34

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act........................................34 Nondiscrimination .................................................................................36 Injury or Accident ...................................................................................36 Residence Defined ..................................................................................37 Offender Registry ....................................................................................37 Safety ........................................................................................................37 W. Frank Barton School of Business College Policies, Programs, and Degree Requirements ...................38 Accounting ..............................................................................................43 Business Administration--General.......................................................44 Business Law ...........................................................................................44 Decision Sciences ....................................................................................45 Economics ................................................................................................45 Entrepreneurship ....................................................................................47 Executive Master of Business Administration ...................................47 Finance .....................................................................................................47 Human Resource Management ............................................................48 International Business.............................................................................49 Management ............................................................................................49 Management Information Systems ......................................................50 Marketing ................................................................................................51 Master of Business Administration .....................................................51 Real Estate ................................................................................................51 College of Education College Policies, Programs, and Degree Requirements ...................53 Administration, Counseling, Educational,

and School Psychology ......................................................................56 Curriculum and Instruction ..................................................................56 Kinesiology and Sport Studies .............................................................63 College of Engineering College Policies and Programs .............................................................67 Engineering--General ...........................................................................68 Aerospace Engineering ..........................................................................68 Electrical and Computer Engineering .................................................71 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering .......................................73 Mechanical Engineering ........................................................................77 College of Fine Arts College Policies and Programs .............................................................80 Fine Arts--General..................................................................................81 School of Art and Design ......................................................................81

Foundation Studies ............................................................................82 Art History ..........................................................................................83 Graphic Design ...................................................................................84 Studio Art ............................................................................................85 Art Education .....................................................................................89 School of Music .......................................................................................91 Music Education .................................................................................93 Music Performance ............................................................................96 Musicology-Composition ..................................................................98 School of Performing Arts ...................................................................100 Dance ..................................................................................................100 Theatre ...............................................................................................101 College of Health Professions College Policies and Programs ...........................................................105 School of Health Sciences.....................................................................107 Health Professions-General ............................................................107 Basic Health Sciences .......................................................................107 Communication Sciences and Disorders .......................................108 Dental Hygiene .................................................................................110 Medical Technology .........................................................................113

Physical Therapy ..............................................................................115 Physician Assistant ...........................................................................115

Basic Emergency Medical Care ..................................................121 Mobile Intensive Care Technicians ............................................121 Health Services Management and Community Dev................118 School of Nursing .............................................................................122 Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College Policies, Programs, and Degree Requirements .................127 Anthropology ........................................................................................131 Biological Sciences ................................................................................133 Chemistry ..............................................................................................138 Communication, Elliott School of ......................................................141 Community Affairs, School of .............................................................145 Criminal Justice ................................................................................145 Ethnic Studies ...................................................................................147 Gerontology ......................................................................................149 Computer Science .................................................................................150 Economics ..............................................................................................153 English Language and Literature ......................................................154 Film Studies ...........................................................................................157 Geography .............................................................................................158 Geology ..................................................................................................158 History ....................................................................................................161 Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts and Sciences ......................................165 Linguistics ..............................................................................................166 Mathematics and Statistics ..................................................................167 Statistics .............................................................................................169 Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures ..........................170 French ................................................................................................170 German ..............................................................................................171 Greek ..................................................................................................172 Italian .................................................................................................172 Japanese .............................................................................................172 Latin ...................................................................................................172 MCLL .................................................................................................173 Russian ...............................................................................................173 Spanish ...............................................................................................174 Philosophy .............................................................................................175 Physics ....................................................................................................177 Political Science .....................................................................................178 Psychology .............................................................................................180 Religion ..................................................................................................183 Social Work ............................................................................................183 Sociology ................................................................................................185 Urban and Public Affairs, Hugo Wall School of...............................187 Public Administration .....................................................................187 Women's Studies ...................................................................................188 University Faculty ......................................................................................191 Campus Map ...............................................................................................202 Index ............................................................................................................204 Key to Course Descriptions ........................................................................208 Accreditation .........................................................................inside front cover Degrees and Academic Majors ..............................................inside back cover

Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006

This catalog is a guide for information only and is not a contract. This catalog becomes effective Fall

Semester 2005 and extends through the Summer Session 2006. The official University address is Wichita

State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas 67260. The general University telephone number is

(316) 978-3456. For admission information, call toll-free (800) 362-2594. The University's World Wide

Web address is wichita.edu

What you'll find inside this Catalog

? For new and continuing students, it's a guide to academic life at WSU.

? For high school and community college advisors, it's an information source that will help students make the best possible transition from their current educational setting to WSU.

? For WSU personnel, it's the standard reference for answers to many University policies and procedure questions.

This preface is a guide for students; it highlights some of the subjects covered in the Undergraduate Catalog. For specific topics, see the Catalog's Table of Contents and Index.

About Our University

The opening pages introduce you to the people who lead our University and our special mission as part of the Kansas Regents' system of public universities. Next is a profile that will give you a brief overview of our University today. We've also provided a short history of WSU. To help you find your way around the University, we've included a campus map.

About Becoming a Student

The first step in becoming a student is getting admitted to the University. There are several types of admission to Wichita State's degree and nondegree programs. Learn about these and find a complete guide to becoming an official WSU student in this Catalog.

The next step is to look carefully at your educational options. Check out the range of WSU's advising services in this Catalog or online.

If you're not sure what you want to study, the place for you is the Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Center. It helps WSU students explore academic and career plans.

If you know what your major will be or if you've already chosen a degree plan, you'll be assigned an advisor within one of the colleges at WSU. Your advisor will help you develop your personal course of study at WSU and assist as you put together your individual semester class schedules. Take a look inside the back cover for a chart of the degrees and academic majors offered at WSU.

To ensure the best possible start for each student, WSU provides special academic success programs. If you're interested, the Catalog has information to help you connect with the one that's right for you.

Contents page 2

Index page 204

Academic officers page 7

Mission statement

page 7

Profile page 7

Map page 202

Admission page 9

Advising page 10-11

LAS Advising Center page 127

Degree chart inside back cover

Academic success page 11

About Getting Started at WSU

After you've worked out a plan with your advisor, you'll be ready to sign up for classes through online, telephone, or in-person registration. Specific policies regarding registration are found in this Catalog, and we've included an Academic Calendar that lists important dates in the WSU year.

Each semester, our orientation program introduces new students to academic and campus life. You'll learn not only what a Shocker is, but how to be one.

By this time, you may be thinking you need some space to call your own. If you're interested in oncampus living, check out the information on campus housing.

Need financial assistance and scholarships to help cover the cost of your education? You'll find information about that here, too. Plus, you'll find a comprehensive fee schedule to help take the guesswork out of figuring your costs.

About WSU's Academic Advantage

WSU students receive quality instruction from faculty who value students and classroom achievement. All students working toward a bachelor's degree complete general education courses to gain the background needed for a university education. WSU's general education requirements are included, along with a worksheet for your use.

Because we emphasize student-centered instruction, WSU maintains a strong support system of academic resources. To help students outside the classroom, we offer math, language, and writing labs. We have computer labs for students and a library study room that's open 24-hours-a-day. Every WSU student is eligible for an e-mail account and Internet access. The resources of our libraries, the Computing Center, and the Media Resources Center provide major educational and technical support for the entire University community.

As a WSU student, you have many academic options. You may decide to attend a special workshop, or climb a mountain on a field study, study abroad, or "exchange" credits by taking classes at another university in the United States. The Catalog has information on these general academic programs and others including WSU's Honors Program.

Our University has a long-standing reputation for excellence in basic classroom instruction. Our faculty's merit is also reflected in the ranking of their scholarly contributions and the results of their nationally

Registration page 11

Calendar page 6

Orientation page 10

Housing page 11

Financial information

page 11

General education

page 17

Language labs

page 24

Math lab page 24

Writing center page 24

Computer labs

Internet e-mail page 23

Libraries page 23

Media center page 23

Exchange programs page 22

Field studies page 22

recognized research. You'll find each of our faculty listed in this Catalog along with their title, academic field, and educational background.

About WSU's Metropolitan Advantage

Because WSU is the only Kansas Regents' university located in an urban setting, our students have distinct advantages for experiential learning. One benefit of our urban setting is a strong cooperative education program for students who wish to combine classroom studies with academically related, paid employment.

Convenient classroom locations are another hallmark of our urban university. In addition to our main campus at 21st and Hillside, WSU offers many classes in Wichita's west side.

Safety is a priority at every University location, and our well-lighted main campus is rated as one of the safest in the nation.

Child care is available at the main campus child development center. WSU also provides counseling and testing for students. We have special programs for students interested in multicultural affairs and offices for international programs, veterans services, and disability services. Student Support Services, a federally funded program, assists limited income and first generation college students in meeting their academic goals.

The Catalog describes the myriad of student academic services available at WSU. Together these services provide a safety-net for many different students--from those away from home and entering an urban environment for the first time to the adults who are returning to campus to further their education.

About Campus Life

At WSU students can enjoy both our urban setting and traditional campus life. Our time-honored traditions begin each academic year with a Student Convocation and Welcomefest, followed by Shocktoberfest, a week-long, all-campus, event held each October. Throughout the year, NCAA Division One competition offers the excitement of men's and women's basketball, championship baseball, and other varsity sports. Hippodrome is a spring event filled with activities for students. Then faculty, students, and their families relax and enjoy our outdoor movie series before May finals wind down the academic year.

There's always plenty to do at WSU, whether it's joining organizations, taking part in the Student Government Association, or experiencing sorority and fraternity life. The Catalog can put you in touch with these and other campus activities including intramural sports and recreation.

If staying fit is a high priority, the Heskett Center is the place for you. There you'll find an indoor swimming pool, exercise equipment, walking track, weight room, and gym.

Faculty page 191

Cooperative education

page 21

Satellite location page 28

Campus safety page 37

Child care page 24

Student services pages 24-28

Counseling center page 24

Multicultural affairs page 25

International Stud Svcs. page 25

Veterans services page 27

Student Support Services pages 26

Sports page 25

Student organizations

page 27

Greek groups page 27

Heskett Center page 25

The Catalog also can lead you to the heart of the campus, the Rhatigan Student Center, home of the campus bookstore, restaurants, meeting rooms, and a bowling and recreation center.

WSU students get special rates for some events, the Wichita Symphony, and golf at Braeburn, the 18-hole campus course.

Grace Memorial Chapel and other campus facilities such as the Ulrich Museum of Art are open to students. Each day our students enjoy WSU's diverse outdoor sculpture collection, one of the largest found on any university campus in the United States.

About Your Studies

This Catalog describes our six colleges: W. Frank Barton School of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of Health Professions, and Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The general policies and programs available in each college are included. Each course is listed by number and title together with a brief description of what you can expect to study in that course. As you plan your program, the Catalog can provide information on graduation requirements.

The Catalog also gives specific information about academic policies and procedures University-wide. From access and auditing to exemptions and examinations-- from honors recognition to academic probation, it's the place to go to when you need the rules and regulations.

About Your Life After WSU

As you near the end of your career at WSU, this Catalog will help your transition to the world outside the University. It can guide you to our career services office where you'll get help in creating resumes and making contacts for employment interviews. It will lead you through Commencement ceremonies and beyond. Our Alumni Association and the WSU Foundation offer opportunities to continue your relationship with Wichita State.

Rhatigan Student Center page 25

Student rates page 26

Facilities page 28

Business page 38

Education page 53

Engineering page 67

Fine arts page 80

Health professions page 105

Liberal arts and sciences page 127

Policies pages 28-37

Career services page 24

Commencement page 33

The Catalog was created to assist students. Whether you've just enrolled in your first class or you're about to receive your degree, we hope the Catalog will be a path through our academic world, make your life as a student easier, and help you build strong ties to Wichita State University.

Alumni Association

page 8

WSU Foundation

page 9

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Information

General Information

2004-2005 University and Academic Officers

Donald L. Beggs, President John J. Hutchinson, Vice President for Academic

Affairs and Research Roger D. Lowe, Vice President for Administration

and Finance Elizabeth H. King, Vice President for

University Advancement Ronald R. Kopita, Vice President for Student Affairs Ted D. Ayres, Vice President and General Counsel Jim Schaus, Director of Intercollegiate Athletic

Association, Inc. Eric Sexton, Director, Government Relations Susan Kovar, Dean of the Graduate School John M. Beehler, Dean of the W. Frank Barton

School of Business Jon Englehardt, Dean of the College of Education Walter Horn, Dean of the College of Engineering Rodney Miller, Dean of the College of Fine Arts Peter A. Cohen, Dean of the College of Health

Professions William Bischoff, Dean of Fairmount College of

Liberal Arts and Sciences Pal Rao, Dean of Libraries Cheryl M. Anderson, Dean of Students James Kelley, Dean of Operations and Personnel Christine Schneikart-Luebbe, Dean of Enrollment Services

Kansas Board of Regents

Reggie Robinson, President and CEO Board Members: Richard Bond, Overland Park, Chair Donna L. Shank, Liberal, Vice Chair Janice B. DeBauge, Emporia William R. Docking, Arkansas City Frank Gaines, Hamilton Nelson Galle, Manhattan Lew Ferguson, Topeka James Grier III, Wichita Deryl Wynn, Kansas City

Mission Statement

In 1991, the Kansas Board of Regents approved the following mission statement for Wichita State University:

Wichita State University is committed to providing comprehensive educational opportunities in an urban setting. Through teaching, scholarship, and public service, the University seeks to equip both students and the larger community with the educational and cultural tools they need to thrive in a complex world, and to achieve both individual responsibility in their own lives and effective citizenship in the local, national, and global community.

High quality teaching and learning are fundamental goals in all undergraduate, graduate, and

continuing education programs. Building on a strong tradition in the arts and sciences, the University offers programs in business, education, engineering, fine arts, and health professions, as well as in the liberal arts and sciences. Wichita State has 113 degree programs that range from the associate to the doctoral level; non-degree programs are designed to meet the specialized educational and training needs of individuals and organizations in south central Kansas.

Scholarship, including research, creative activity, and artistic performance, is designed to advance the University's goals of providing high quality instruction, making original contributions to knowledge and human understanding, and serving as an agent of community service. This activity is a basic expectation of all faculty members at Wichita State University.

Public and community service activities seek to foster the cultural, economic, and social development of a diverse metropolitan community and of the state of Kansas. The University's service constituency includes artistic and cultural agencies, business and industry, and community educational, governmental, health, and labor organizations.

Wichita State University pursues its mission utilizing the human diversity of Wichita, the state's largest metropolitan community, and its many cultural, economic, and social resources. The University faculty and professional staff are committed to the highest ideals of teaching, scholarship, and public service, as the University strives to be a comprehensive, metropolitan university of national stature.

Wichita State University Profile

Wichita State University is distinguished from other state-supported schools in Kansas by its urban setting. Wichita State's location in the largest city in Kansas enhances the traditional classroom experience by providing students greater opportunities in resources, contacts with business and government leaders, employment, and internships.

With an enrollment of more than 14,000, Wichita State prides itself on specialized attention to each student. Although the University's students come from almost every state in the Union and 110 foreign countries, 87 percent are from Kansas, representing nearly all counties in the state.

The average age of freshmen at Wichita State is 19; the average age of all undergraduate students is 24. Approximately half the students at WSU attend full time, while the other half attend part time and take advantage of gaining work experience at such local companies as Boeing; Raytheon Aircraft; Cessna Aircraft; Coleman; Bank of America; Bombardier Aerospace-Learjet; Via Christi Regional Medical Center; Wesley Medical Center; and Koch Industries. Wichita

State students also take advantage of hundreds of campus activities, plus they enjoy the largest selection of malls, shops, restaurants, clubs, golf courses, amusement parks, and movie theaters in the entire state.

Wichita State University offers more than 60 undergraduate degree programs in more than 200 areas of study in six undergraduate colleges: W. Frank Barton School of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of Health Professions, and Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Graduate School offers an extensive program including 54 master's degrees, which offer study in more than 100 areas; a specialist in education degree; doctoral degrees in applied mathematics, chemistry, communication sciences and disorders, psychology, educational administration; and doctoral degrees in aerospace, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering. Two 1st professional degrees are also awarded: Doctor of Audiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy. Wichita State University is classified as a Doctoral/Research Intensive institution by the Carnegie Foundation. A listing of the programs and degrees offered at Wichita State University is located on the inside back cover of the Catalog.

WSU offers the traditional fall and spring semesters. It has the largest number of evening and summer course offerings in the Kansas Board of Regents' system. The summer session features a flexible time format with a two-week pre-session and two four-week sessions held concurrently with the regular eightweek session. During the traditional sixteen-week semester, many courses are offered in an eight-week, four-week, or shorter format.

Although WSU's first commitment is to excellence in instruction, it is equally committed to excellence in research and public service.

An important resource to the Wichita area business community, Wichita State supports business and industry through programs such as those offered by the Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center. The corporate community utilizes programs offered by the University's Center for Management Development for continuing professional development. The Center for Entrepreneurship encourages development of small businesses, while the Hugo Wall Center for Urban and Public Affairs supports local and state government activities.

The 330-acre campus is modern and accessible and at the same time retains the flavor of the University's 110-year heritage. More than 60 pieces of sculpture by internationally known artists adorn the campus. Personages Oiseaux, a colorful mural created by the great Spanish artist Joan Mir?, is displayed on the wall of the Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art.

During the past 20 years, Wichita State has more than doubled its instructional space, adding major buildings for art, engineering, health sciences, biological sciences, physical education, music, dance, and liberal arts and sciences.

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Approximately 120 social and special interest clubs provide opportunities for students to meet and work with others who share their interests. Seventeen national sororities and fraternities are active on campus.

WSU is a Division I institution and fields teams in tennis, cross-country, basketball, track, golf, crew, soccer, and bowling; men's baseball; and women's volleyball and softball.

Wichita State has 469 full-time faculty and 53 parttime faculty. Of the total, 76 percent have earned the highest degree in their field. Of all undergraduate credit hours, 63 percent are taught by full-time faculty. The average age of our faculty is 51.2; 60 percent are males and 40 percent are females.

History

Wichita State began as Fairmount College, a Congregational institution, in 1895. The college also continued the college preparatory program of Fairmount Institute which began in 1892. In 1926, by a vote of the citizens of Wichita, the college became the Municipal University of Wichita, the first municipal university west of the Mississippi.

After 38 years as a municipal university, WSU again changed its status July 1, 1964, when it officially entered the state system of higher education. Now, Wichita State University is one of six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.

When WSU was established, the Kansas Legislature mandated a city levy of 1.5 mills to constitute a living endowment for the new university, a tax that was later adopted by Sedgwick County. To administer this fund and other local assets, the Legislature created the WSU Board of Trustees, thus continuing the tradition of a local board, which began as the Fairmount College Board of Trustees in 1887 and continued as the WU Board of Regents from 1926 to 1964.

During its history, the University has had twelve presidents. The men and their terms of office are Nathan J. Morrison, 1895-1907; Henry E. Thayer, 19071914; Walter H. Rollins, 1914-1921; John Duncan Finlayson, 1922-1927; Harold W. Foght, 1927-1933; William M. Jardine, 1934-1949; Harry F. Corbin, 19491963; Emory Lindquist, 1963-1968; Clark D. Ahlberg, 1968-1983; Warren B. Armstrong, 1983-1993; and Eugene M. Hughes 1993-1998. Donald L. Beggs took office in January 1999.

University Support Areas

Alumni Association

The WSU Alumni Association is the oldest and largest support organization for Wichita State University. Founded in 1913, the alumni association is the network through which the University community and its alumni communicate with and serve one another. The primary intent of the partnership between the association and the University is to ensure the continued excellence of Wichita State. But this serious mission certainly doesn't mean the association isn't serious about fun, too. Scores of exciting Shocker opportunities to participate in programs and events geared

Admission Requirements*--Undergraduate; Domestic

In-state freshmen Students who graduated before May 2001 must have: 1. Graduated from an accredited Kansas high school or 2. A passing score on the Kansas GED and a diploma. 3. A score of at least 18 on the ACT or 870 on the SAT-I if they graduated from a nonaccredited high school. Students who graduated May 2001 or after must: 1. Have achieved a composite ACT score of 21 or equivalent SAT-I of 980, or 2. Rank in the top third of their high school class upon completion of seven or eight semesters, or 3. Have completed a pre-college curriculum with a minimum GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Note: The pre-college curriculum prescribed by the Kansas Board of Regents is four units of English, three units of mathematics, three units of natural sciences, three units of social sciences, and one unit of computer technology. Each accredited Kansas high school has specific courses approved to meet these standards. 4. Have achieved a composite ACT score of 21 if they graduated from a nonaccredited high school. 5. Have a passing score of at least 2,550 and a score of at least 510 on each subtest of the GED exam if a Kansas resident younger than 21. Residents 21 or older may be admitted either with an overall score of 2,550 on the GED or graduation from an accredited high school.

Out-of-state freshmen (See residency requirements on page 37.) Students who graduated before May 2001 must: 1. Rank in the upper half of their graduating class, or 2. Have earned a minimum 2.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale), or 3. Have achieved a minimum ACT composite score of 21 or equivalent SAT-I of 980, or 4. Have passed the GED exam and received a diploma. Students who graduated May 2001 or after must: 1. Have achieved a composite ACT score of 21 or equivalent SAT-I of 980, or 2. Rank in the top third of their high school class upon completion of seven or eight semesters, or 3. Have completed a pre-college curriculum (see note in #3 above [for in-state freshmen who graduated May 2001 or after]) with a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. 4. Have a minimum GED score of 2,550 if 21 or older.

Transfer students ? Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 (on 4.000 scale) on all previous college work. (Note:

the Barton School of Business requires a 2.25 GPA and the College of Education requires a 2.50 GPA. The College of Health Professions requires a 2.25-2.50 GPA depending on the intended field of study.)

Transfer students are encouraged to bring copies of their academic transcript and meet with an academic advisor prior to enrolling. The advisor can provide information about degree requirements and the eligibility of the student's prior course work towards their degree of choice. Contact an academic advisor through the dean's office. See page 10.

WSU participates in the Transfer and Articulation Agreement of the Kansas Public Community Colleges and State Colleges and Universities. See page 17.

Students transferring from a two-year college must complete at least 60 hours of four-year college work and 40 hours of upper-division work in order to qualify for graduation. In no case will work done in a twoyear college be credited as junior- or senior-level work at WSU. See requirements for graduation, page 33.

*Students who are unable to meet these requirements because of unusual circumstances may be considered for special admission through the University Exceptions Committee. Contact the Office of Admissions, 978-3085, for details.

for fun prove this point every season. Many traditional University events, such as Wel-

comefest, Commencement and the Senior Breakfast, are supported by association dollars and volunteers. Two WSU initiatives that benefit students and rely on alumni participation for their success are the Career Network Experience (CNE) and the "Drive Your Pride" WSU license plate program. CNE is a for-credit student mentoring program. A joint enterprise of the association and Cooperative Education, CNE pairs students with alumni professionals in their fields of study. The license plate program offers alumni and

students the opportunity to sport WuShock on their official Kansas tags, and, at the same time, support student scholarships. The tag program pours thousands of dollars each year into WSU's general scholarship fund. The association also helps support WSU's Student Ambassador Society and sponsors its own student organization, the Student Alumni Association.

For more information about the groups, events, projects and publications of the WSU Alumni Association, call 978-3290 or drop by the Woodman Alumni Center, 4205 East 21st Street, just east of Eck Stadium/Tyler Field.

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