UTLC 2009-2010 Catalog
The University of Toledo Learning Collaborative (UTLC)
The University of Toledo Learning Collaborative is dedicated to employing the principles of extreme student centeredness in providing a positive and successful educational experience for all UT students. UTLC contains offices, programs and services working together to deliver exemplary academic enrichment programs, adult and transfer focused degree completion programs, and student support and retention services. UTLC supports students in all colleges and directly serves students exploring majors and students who do not initially gain admission into a specific college or major through its Gateway Programs.
Academic Enrichment Division offers students an opportunity to expand and enhance their college career through
the University Honors program; Office of Undergraduate Research; and the Office of
Academic Engagement which houses Service Learning, Study Abroad, Study Away, Washington
Center Internship Programs and Camp Adventure.
Student Success and Retention Division assists students in making a transition to college life. Students will benefit from
services offered by the Office of Accessibility, FYE (First Year Experience), Beginning
the Academic Journey Orientation Class, and the Office of New Student Orientation
Programs.
Academic Support Services Division helps ensure a student’s success while in college and prepare her/him for their career.
Students will benefit from services in the following offices: Career Services, Office
of International Student Services, University Testing Services, Student Athletic Academic
Services, and for tutoring needs the Learning Enhancement Center. If needed, some
students may also benefit from the Academic Skills Enhancement curriculum.
Office of Student Customer Service is where students go with questions, concerns or if they are not sure who to call,
what to do or where to turn. Ensuring prompt attention to concerns, the office enhances
service to students and helps alleviate unnecessary pressures they face in the achievement
of their academic goals.
Gateway Programs serve as an entry point to The University of Toledo for students who are exploring
college majors, or working to meet the admission requirements of a specific program/college.
It also offers services to help students obtain access to The University of Toledo
and prepares them to succeed socially and academically. Gateway Programs include Office
of Excellence, High School Outreach Initiatives Office, Adult and Transfer Services,
Transition for Success Program and the QUEST for Success Program.
University College Degree Programs are baccalaureate degrees in Adult Liberal Studies and Individualized Program – Interdisciplinary Studies. These degree programs serve as effective degree completion program for adult and transfer students. The programs are also good for students who want to build a unique program of study.
The University of Toledo Learning Collaborative Administration
Margaret Traband, interim executive director, UT Learning Collaborative
and vice provost
419.530.3311
margaret.traband@utoledo.edu
Dennis Lettman, dean
Main Campus, Rocket Hall
419.530.3311
dennis.lettman@utoledo.edu
Ruth Meinhart, assistant dean, director of Gateway Programs
Main Campus, Rocket Hall 1400
419.530.1250
ruth.meinhart@utoledo.edu
Susan Andrews, director, Student Customer Service
Main Campus, Rocket Hall
419.530.2571
susan.andrews@utoledo.edu
Thomas Barden, professor/director, University Honors Program
Director of Academic Enrichment Division
Main Campus, Sullivan Hall 1020
419.530.6033
thomas.barden@utoledo.edu
Julie Fischer-Kinney, director, Office of New Student Orientation Programs
Main Campus, Rocket Hall 1529
419.530.1263
julie.fischer-kinney@utoledo.edu
Thomas Kvale, professor/director, Office of Undergraduate Research
Main Campus, Sullivan Hall
419.530.2980
thomas.kvale@utoledo.edu
Terry Lentz, director, Office of High School Outreach Initiatives
Main Campus, Rocket Hall
419.530.3248
terry.lentz@utoledo.edu
Luanne Momenee, director, Learning Enhancement Center and Testing Services
Director of Academic Support Services Division
Main Campus, Carlson Library Rathbun Cove (lower level)
419.530.2203
luanne.momenee@utoledo.edu
Beth Nicholson, director, Career Services
Main Campus, Student Union 1532
419.530.4456
beth.nicholson@utoledo.edu
Angela Paprocki, director, Office of Accessibility
Director of Student Success and Retention Division
Main Campus, Rocket Hall
419.530.2655
angela.paprocki@utoledo.edu
Kim Pollauf, director, University College Degree Programs
Main Campus, Rocket Hall
419.530.3142
419.530.3198 (fax)
kimberly.pollauf@utoledo.edu
Jennifer Rockwood, director, First Year Experience
Main Campus, Rocket Hall
419.530.2330
jennifer.rockwood@utoledo.edu
Drew Scales, director, Student Athletic Academic Services
Main Campus, Larimer Athletic Complex 2030
419.530.3540
drew.scales@utoledo.edu
Sam Spann, director, Academic Engagement
Main Campus, Sullivan Hall
419.530.5268
Sammy.spann@utoledo.edu
Peter Thomas, director, Office of International Student Services
Main Campus, Student Union 1533
419.530.4229
peter.thomas@utoledo.edu
David Young, director, Office of Excellence
Scott Park Campus, LR3690
419.530.3815
david.young@utoledo.edu
Gateway Program Advisers
Rose Marie Ackerman, academic adviser
Main Campus, Rocket Hall 1400
419.530.1250
Rosemarie.ackerman@utoledo.edu
Lisa Bollman, academic adviser
Main Campus, Rocket Hall 1400
419.530.1250
lisa.puszczewicz2@utoledo.edu
Kathy Helmick, academic adviser
Main Campus, Rocket Hall 1400
419.530.1250
kathy.helmick@utoledo.edu
Kathy Jensen, academic adviser
Main Campus, Rocket Hall 1400
419.530.1250
Kathleen.Jensen@utoledo.edu
Amy Kall, PSEOP academic adviser
Main Campus, Rocket Hall 1400
419.530.1250
amy.kall@utoledo.edu
Cynthia Spitler, academic adviser
Main Campus, Rocket Hall 1400
419.530.6238
cynthia.spitler@utoledo.edu
University College Degree Program Advisers
Beth Gerasimiak, academic adviser
Main Campus, Rocket Hall
419.530.3142
beth.gerasimiak@utoledo.edu
Marie Johnson-Ham, academic adviser
Main Campus, Rocket Hall
419.530.3142
lula.johnson-ham3@utoledo.edu
Academic Enrichment Division
Office of Academic Engagement
The Office of Academic Engagement (AE) offers programs that will enhance a student’s
college career. The Office of Academic Engagement gives students an opportunity to
explore their world through programs such as Service Learning and Community Outreach,
Study Abroad, Study Away, Washington Center Internships and Camp Adventure.
Visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/engagement to learn more.
Service Learning is committed to developing and promoting service learning initiatives to enrich the educational experience of students and promote responsive citizenship. In addition AE cultivates and facilitates avenues for engaged scholarship for faculty through service learning courses and community-based research, and promote a culture of civic engagement that aspires to improve the human condition and quality of life in the community. Visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/servicelearning to learn more.
Study Abroad is a key resource at UT in regard to international opportunities. The office collaborates with the many academic departments in creating and administering study-abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as in the transfer of academic credit. The Office of Academic Engagement provides resources and guidance to students preparing to study abroad. The office also arranges and conducts pre-departure and re-entry sessions for students. In addition, the office provides information and support to UT faculty for various international opportunities, such as short-term teaching abroad and faculty development activities. Finally, the office provides financial support to students in the form of travel grants, and the office administers the various Fulbright Awards, the National Security Education Program grants, and other special scholarships and grants.Visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/studyabroad to learn more.
National Student Exchange Program (Study Away) is a student opportunity to study at other U.S. colleges or universities while remaining degree-seeking candidates at UT. Students may Study Away for a semester or for a year.
Washington Center Internship Program provides selected students with challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C., for academic credit. A combination of career experience and development places students both undergraduate and graduate, with an internship in an industry of their choosing. Generally for a semester, year-long internships are also available. Placements of UT students in the past have included the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Environmental Protection Agency, Interpol, the Republican National Committee, U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the White House, and a number of congressional offices. Some of these placements have resulted in jobs after graduation.
Camp Adventure ™ Youth Service s Program provides an extraordinary opportunity for university and college students to participate in a valuable service learning experience with a wide array of opportunities to serve children and youth, integrate theory with practice, develop new knowledge, skills and competencies, as well as to be a part of a worthwhile endeavor. Participation in the Camp Adventure™ Youth Services program can make a difference in the lives of others, and help students discover their inner talents and abilities. Visit www.utoledo.edu/education/CampAdventure to learn more.
Office of Undergraduate Research
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OURUT) is a central resource for undergraduate
research at UT. Undergraduate students can access this office as a focal point for
research opportunities, research funding, and a place to showcase research accomplishments
of UT’s undergraduates. OURUT-funded research programs include: Academic Year Research
Program (AYRP), First Year Summer Research Experience (FYSRE), Research Abroad/Away,
the City of Toledo Internship program, Undergraduate Summer Research and Creative
Activity Program (USRCAP), and the Work-Study Research Program (WSRP). In addition
to the internally-funded programs, many externally-funded research opportunities also
exist at UT. The Office of Undergraduate Research coordinates undergraduate research
activates with other UT offices, programs (internally-funded and externally-funded),
and the Research-Intensive courses. The Office of Undergraduate Research is on Main
Campus in Sullivan Hall. For more information, call 419.530.2983 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/undergradresearch
University Honors Program
The University Honors Program was established in 1963 to meet the needs of highly motivated and academically talented students. Honors at UT has a strong tradition of excellence and provides students with a challenging and nurturing environment both inside and outside the classroom. UT Honors students enjoy the resources of a metropolitan research institution combined with the personal attention often associated with a small liberal arts college. Admission to Honors is competitive and is based on high school GPA, ACT or SAT test scores, an essay, an extracurricular resume, and references. Students entering directly from high school typically have a high school GPA of 3.75 or higher and an ACT composite score of 28 (1260 combined Reading and Mathematics SAT score) or higher. Highly motivated students with a 3.5 GPA and a 25 ACT composite (1150 combined SAT score) are also considered for admission. Upper-class or transfer students may apply for admission to the University Honors Program if they meet the specific requirements for the various baccalaureate colleges, as described elsewhere in this catalog. Admission to the University Honors Program is granted on a space-available basis. The University Honors Program is open to all UT baccalaureate colleges and the Gateway QUEST Program for students exploring majors. University Honors Program is located in Sullivan Hall. For more information, call 419.530.6030, email honors@utoledo.edu, or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/honors.
Student Success and Retention Division
Office of New Student Orientation Programs
The Office of New Student Orientation Programs facilitates the planning and implementation
of Rocket Launch and Rocket Transition, the official orientation programs for new students attending The University of Toledo.
Nearly 50 orientation programs are held annually to help prepare incoming students
for college life at UT. This office coordinates New Student Convocation as well as the orientation program for UT post-secondary students called Rocket Re-Discover. Additionally, the office is responsible for the publication of the UT Student Academic Planner and the UT Family Calendar. The Office of New Student Orientation Programs is located in Rocket Hall 1529.
For more information call 419.530.1267 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/orientation.
Office of Accessibility
The Office of Accessibility serves eligible students with documented disabilities
by providing a variety of academic accommodations and support services in compliance
with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities
Act. The accommodations and services provided by the office include, but are not limited
to: Braille, enlarged print materials, electronic text (e-text), note-taker services,
sign language interpreters, research and lab assistants, testing services including
readers and scribes, secondary academic advising and advocacy. Students with disabilities
are encouraged to contact the Office of Accessibility (OA) at 419.530.4981, VP/TTY
419.530.2612, early in the admission process to determine eligibility. Please note
an IEP will not qualify students for academic accommodations at the post-secondary
level. For more information on eligibility requirements at The University of Toledo
please log onto the OA website at www.utoledo.edu/utlc/accessibility.
First Year Experience
The First-Year Experience (FYE) program represents a commitment to making your first-year
experience at UT successful, memorable and rewarding. The “first year experience”
concept represents a deliberate attempt to ensure that our UT first-year students
are supported through the use of peer mentors, orientation classes, MAP-Works freshman
survey, service learning, freshman activities, and increased interaction with faculty
outside the classroom. Upon the completion of the first year, students should have
a positive sense of self, with the confidence and tools necessary to achieve academic
success and to become an integral part of UT’s student-centered campus community.
The Office of First Year Experience is located on Main Campus in Rocket Hall1830.
For more information call 419.530.8549 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/fye
Beginning the Academic Journey Orientation Class
The Beginning the Academic Journey orientation classes at The University of Toledo
are intended to enhance the educational experience of incoming first year students.
In order to facilitate this goal, the university has identified a common curriculum
that highlights each section of orientation. This orientation class also incorporates
Making Achievement Possible (MAP-Works) freshmen survey. MAP-Works is an innovative
approach to improving student's transition to the college environment. First-year
students are surveyed regarding their high school behaviors and expectations of college
life. Survey content centers around learning (expected grades, grades earned in the
past, basic study skills, maximization of study skills), connections (student activities
and residence hall life), making healthy choices (time management, eating healthy)
and knowing yourself (academic abilities and self-management). MAP-Works educates
students about the critical issues to success in higher education, presents information
allowing them to identify discrepancies between expectations and behavior, and links
them with campus resources. Visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/baj.
Academic Support Services Division
Career Services
Career Services provides comprehensive career planning services for students and alumni of the University. The professional staff will assist UT students and alumni to help them clarify and implement their academic and career goals. Career Services offers individual counseling appointments, personality and occupational interest inventories, classroom presentations and workshops. Career exploration, job readiness and job search strategies, identification of part-time and full-time career employment opportunities, and on-campus interviews are available to students seeking work experience. The Career Information Center in the Career Services office contains more than 300 books related to majors, occupations and job searches.
It is recommended that students register with Career Services in their first year; begin looking into internship opportunities in their second year; attend job readiness workshops and work at internships during their junior year; and schedule on-campus interviewing sessions in their senior year. It is beneficial for students to attend job fairs throughout their academic career to learn about career opportunities within their major. Career Services is located on the Main campus in the Student Union Room 1532. For more information call 419.530.4341, email CareerServices@utoledo.edu or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/career
Learning Enhancement Center and Math Learning and Resource Center
The Learning Enhancement Center provides a wide variety of academic support services
to all UT students that include the following:
• Free drop-in tutoring for UT students in math, sciences, foreign languages,
business, and study strategies
• Supplemental Instruction (SI), which are small group study sessions facilitated
by trained student leaders
• Workshops on a wide variety of topics, including test taking and test anxiety
• The Olympiad, a four-day series of fun, interactive, academically challenging
workshops hosted the first part of fall semester
The Learning Enhancement Center is located on the Main Campus, Carlson Library Rathbun
Cove (lower level). For more information call 419.530.2176 or 2595 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/lec
Student Athletic Academic Services
Student Athletic Academic Services (SAAS) is a student-centered, university resource
which supports the academic enrichment and life skill development of all Rocket student-athletes.
The SAAS staff provides a variety of services to assist student-athletes with their
academic progress. Services include guidance with course scheduling, targeting (a
time management program), study table, individualized and group tutoring, and academic
and career counseling. Located on the second floor of the Larimer Athletic Complex,
the Rocket Academic Center includes staff offices, a tutoring room, and a computer
lab with 13 desktop workstations. The academic center also makes two laptop computers
available for checkout for team travel. For more information call 419.530.3540 or
visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/saas.
University Testing Services
The University of Toledo has many testing centers and services for the convenience
of its students and the community. The Test Center provides the following services:
- Make-up testing
- Placement testing
- Certification and licensure tests
- Internet based testing
- Online learning testing
- Test Proctoring
- Skills assessment testing
Office of International Student Services
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) assists international students
and scholars in adjusting to life in The University of Toledo and in the U.S. This
is accomplished by providing an orientation which explains immigration requirements,
assists with housing, banking, ensuring academic and cultural success, and other services
available at the University. OISS also provides global programs for international
students and scholars, the University, and the surrounding community. For more information
call 419.530.4229 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/international
Academic Skills Enhancement (ASE) Curriculum
The University of Toledo has an Academic Skills Enhancement curriculum (ASE) which provides intensive instruction, tutoring, advising and other support services to admitted high school graduates who have an ACT composite score of 18 or less or an SAT of 890 or less AND a high school cumulative GPA of less than 2.0. Students who meet this criterion will be admitted as a pre-major to The University and will work with faculty and staff during their first semester or until completion of the program.
Academic Skills Enhancement is a comprehensive program of assessment, advising, a well-developed curriculum and support services designed to help students who need additional academic preparation prior to taking course work in their major field.
The following is a list of ASE courses offered. Students may be required to take some of these courses based on the results of their placement tests and the specific requirements of the ASE program and/or their academic major requirements. The academic adviser in the Gateway Programs will be able to tell students which courses, if any, will be required, and help them reach their goal of academic success in the major of their choice.
SKLS 0980 College Reading (grades do not apply to the student’s GPA or fulfill
graduation requirements)
SKLS 0990 Academic Writing (grades do not apply to the student’s GPA or fulfill
graduation requirements)
SKLS 1150 College Study Strategies and Orientation (a more skills based Beginning
the Academic Journey orientation class)
The following developmental math courses, offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, may be required based upon students’ background and skills assessment scores. Grades for these courses will not apply to the student’s GPA or fulfill graduation requirements.
MATH 0910 Elementary Algebra I
MATH 0950 Elementary Algebra II
MATH 0980 Intermediate Algebra
Additional courses that are proven to be help for students in the ASE program include:
UC 1120 Career and Self Evaluation
UC 1110 Creative Problem Solving
UC 1200 Applications of Thinking Critically
SKLS 1940 Learning through Service
Student Customer Service
Office of Student Customer Service
The Student Customer Service serves as a confidential information and referral source, assisting students with questions and concerns regarding University policies and procedures. This office will investigate the nature of a complaint, explain the process to be followed to address the problem, or make a referral to the appropriate person to help resolve the issue. While taking a concern to the Office of Student Customer Service does not guarantee that the issue will be resolved in your favor, you can be assured your concern will be addressed through impartial investigation of the facts and circumstances. The existence of this office at The University of Toledo is a testament to the University’s commitment to equity, academic excellence and student success. For more information call 419.530.2500 or 2571 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/studentservice
Office of Excellence
The Office of Excellence is a hub of academic activities and services that reach
students in the 8th grade through high school graduation and beyond. These programs
include: TOLEDO EXCEL, Upward Bound, TRIO- Student Support Services and the Annual
Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth. These programs are targeted toward students
in the Toledo area who are underrepresented in higher education, including first generation,
low-income, and/or disabled students. The Office of Excellence is located on the Scott
Park campus in the Learning Resources Center suite 3700. For more information call
419.530.3820 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/excel/office.html
TOLEDO EXCEL
Since its inception in 1988, TOLEDO EXCEL, a scholarship incentive program at The University of Toledo, strives to prepare underrepresented students in higher education. Populations served by the program include African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, Arab-Americans, Appalachian-Americans and low-income individuals. Students can apply to the program at the end of their 8th grade year. EXCEL involves students in pre-college academic programs in order to increase their self-esteem, cultural awareness of diversity, and civic involvement and responsibility. Services EXCEL offers students throughout their four years of high school include: Saturday school, career development, academic advising, student/parent meetings, campus visits, UT admission and financial aid workshops, summer institutes and the Annual Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth. Over a thousand students have enrolled in EXCEL, with at least 50 new scholars being inducted yearly. For more information call 419.530.3820 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/excel
Upward Bound Program
Upward Bound is a federally funded college access program designed to assist low-income, first-generation and/or disabled college bound high school students who attend public or parochial high schools in the Toledo area.. This program encourages students to attend and be successful at an institution of higher learning of their choice. Students are accepted into Upward Bound during their ninth and tenth grade years, must have a 2.0 GPA and be willing to take college preparatory classes. Upward Bound academic services include: tutoring, classroom instruction, Saturday workshops, college preparation advising, college tours, personal and career advising/development, job search strategies, college symposium, and a summer residential component – during the summer, the forty students with the highest attendance/grade average live on campus for six weeks to prepare for the following year of study in high school. Upon graduation from high school, seniors enter the Bridge Program: students enroll for their first semester of college at UT during the summer session, with the cost covered by the Upward Bound Program. For more information on Upward Bound call 419.530.3811 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/upwardbound
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program specifically designed to serve college students who are first generation, low-income, and/or disabled students. Participants must also be enrolled at The University of Toledo as a full-time student and be a U.S. citizen. The program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their college education. Students must apply to the TRIO - Student Support Services program; up to 160 students will be accepted annually. Student Support Services offers the following services: special orientation session, study skill development course, individual academic advising, career counseling, tutoring, special course sections in the basic academic skills, multicultural social events, and social adjustment counseling, SSS monitors student progress throughout the school year, and performs ongoing evaluations. Skill development activities, coupled with strategic planning and advising, helps participating students navigate the University system and graduate successfully. For more information call TRIO Student Support Services at 419.530.3850 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/trio
High School Outreach Initiatives Office
The High School Outreach Initiatives Office works in collaboration with area school
districts to improve the academic preparation, “college readiness” and early college
opportunities for students. Working in line with state and community initiatives,
the office will strive to assist students through targeted programs and services.
Examples of initiatives include advising PSEOP students, teaming high school teachers
with UT faculty for curriculum development, parent focus and work groups, tutoring
and supplemental instruction, mentoring and academic-focused campus visits. For more
information call 419.530. 3248 or visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/gateway/High_School_Outreach/index.html
- Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program – A state-funded program for high school students, freshman through senior years.
The University of Toledo’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) is designed to provide qualified students the opportunity to enroll in courses offered by the University on a space-available basis. Students must meet additional admission requirements and submit a separate application for the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program, which is available through their high school guidance offices or the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Application deadlines are June 1 for the fall semester and Dec. 2 for the spring semester. All college courses taken are a permanent part of the student’s collegiate record.
- High School Concurrent Enrollment Option Program – For students who are still in high school.
The University of Toledo’s High School Concurrent Enrollment Option Program is designed
to provide qualified high school students the opportunity to enroll in a selected
number of courses offered by the University on a space-available basis. Students must
meet additional admission requirements and submit a separate application. Applications
may be obtained in the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
All college courses taken are a permanent part of the student’s collegiate record.
- Promoting Partnership - Dual Credit
Project Dual Credit is a project that promotes partnership between NW Ohio school districts and UT. The goal of the project is to provide high-quality coursework and instruction in the high-demand areas of advanced mathematics, laboratory science and foreign language. The project offers high school students the opportunity to earn high school and college credit simultaneously, while in their high school classroom.
Toledo Early College High School (TECHS)
TECHS is a Toledo public high school operating in partnership with UT. The school is located on the Scott Park campus. TECHS students generally come from backgrounds in which the percentage of those who go to college is well below the national average. TECHS provides the opportunity for students to simultaneously achieve a high school diploma and earn up to 60 college credits at UT. Up to 100 students are recruited each year for admission to the school as 9th graders. For more information, call the high school principal at 419.530.3003 or e-mail robin.wheatley.@tps.org.
Adult and Transfer Services
This gateway program provides an array of services specifically designed to meet
the needs of adult and transfer students: one-stop customer service and academic advising
along with related support services for adults desiring skill upgrading or retraining
through credit courses. For more information on the Adult and Transfer Services call
419.530.1250.
Students not seeking a degree, however you want to gain new skills or enhance an existing one, expand your career development or explore new subject matter for personal growth can find a place in this Gateway Program. Courses or certificate programs can be taken online, in a classroom or a combination. Students can take up to 24 semester hours of college credit of either undergraduate or 9 credit hours for graduate level courses as a non-degree seeking student.
Program 60 for Senior Citizens
A unique educational opportunity is available for adult learners age 60 or older. Individuals may engage in serious academic study or attend courses for general interest. This program provides educational experiences at reduced rates to individuals 60 or older who have been residents of Ohio for at least one year and whose family income is below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines based on family size. Students may enroll in courses on a space-available basis and are responsible for textbooks and course materials, lab fees, parking and graduation application fees. For more information visit www.utoledo.edu/utlc/gateway/program_60.html
QUEST for Success: Students Exploring Majors
The QUEST Program ensures that students who are undeclared/undecided on a major and
are exploring their options have access to the resources necessary to make informed
academic and career choices. Students can stay in the QUEST Program for a maximum
of three academic semesters. At anytime during the three semesters, providing they
meet the requirements for their chosen major, students can move into their college/major
choice.
The program provides superior academic advising that serves the various needs of students choosing a major and refers them to other campus events and services such as the Majors Fair, tutoring, career development and others as necessary. In addition, QUEST students are required to take a “Career and Self Evaluation” class. While in the QUEST program, students work to fulfill core curriculum requirements. Details can be found at www.utoledo.edu/utlc/gateway.
Employers are looking for college-educated employees with transferable job skills. QUEST helps students gain these skills, which include critical thinking, decision making and adaptation to change.
Transition for Success
Students admitted to The University of Toledo that do not meet the admission requirements
for the college of their choice are placed into the Transition for Success Program.
Students work towards acceptance into a particular college or program.
The Transition students may take advantage of professional academic advisers who will guide them through the process as they prepare to enter their chosen program or college. Advisers are dedicated to helping students make the right choice in scheduling classes and to making referrals if additional academic support is needed. After a student’s first semester within the Transition Program, they will be re-evaluated to determine if they meet the requirements to officially declare a major in the college of their choice. While in the Transition program, students work to fulfill core curriculum requirements. Details can be found at www.utoledo.edu/utlc/gateway.
Another student category served by the Transition for Success program is the pre-major. A pre-major is a student with less than a 2.0 high school Grade Point Average and below a 19 ACT Composite or below a 900 combined SAT score.
Evidence shows that students benefit their first semester by participating in the Transition Program. The Transition Program staff provides students with intensive instruction, effective tutoring, personalized advising and additional support services to prepare students to achieve his/her academic goals and ensure transition to the academic major of choice.
Change of College or Major
Students in good standing (i.e. with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher) who wish
to change from another college of The University of Toledo to the QUEST Program should
make an appointment with a QUEST adviser to discuss the transfer and have his/her
academic records reviewed. Student transfers will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Students who have decided on an academic major or are qualified to transfer from a Gateway Program into the college of their choice must meet the academic criteria set by the receiving college. Students should make an appointment to discuss their transfer with an adviser in the college they wish to enter.
University College Degree Programs
Admission to University College Degree Programs
Students must have a minimum 2.00 grade point average (GPA) for direct admission
into a baccalaureate program in University College Degree Programs. In addition, students
can be admitted to University College’s Individualized Program when they have earned
20 semester hours (or 30 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited school.
Adults who are 25 or older may enter the Adult Liberal Studies (ALS) program without
this prerequisite. All entering students and those working toward their 20 hour requirement
are required to meet with an adviser to determine and plan a program of study.
Transferring into University College Degree Programs
Students wishing to transfer into University College Degree Programs must meet the minimum entrance requirements of The University of Toledo. Students wishing to transfer into any University College baccalaureate program must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 UT GPA and 2.0 Transfer Credit GPA. Courses from an approved institution may be used, as applicable, toward a student’s individualized or special program of study. However, the maximum number of effective transferable credits is 94 semester hours, with a limit of 84 hours at the 1000 or 2000 level. The General Section of this catalog has information on admission and transfer.
A graduate of an accredited institution of higher education may apply to University College for a second bachelor’s degree. An acceptable program of study in this case entails a minimum of 30 semester hours of additional work. Any student who has earned a bachelor’s degree from University College in an individualized program may not earn a second degree in another individualized program.
Pass/No Credit Grading
The option of a Pass/No Credit grade is not available to a University College bachelor’s degree student unless this is the only grading option for the course. However, a grade of Pass obtained while a student was enrolled in another college may be transferred to University College provided it is applicable to the student’s new program.
Honors in University College
The University of Toledo offers all students of exceptional academic ability the opportunity to enter a special program of academic rigor and challenge. For further details on the Honors Program, students should contact their advisers. Students who have demonstrated exceptional promise may be invited to participate in University College Honors. These students’ programs will be developed in close conjunction with the honors adviser. The minimum requirements for consideration for the University College Honors Program are 20 hours of completed course work and at least a 3.3 GPA.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): PLA is bases on the notion that college level learning can be achieved outside of the classroom. The following are ways in which prior learning can be demonstrated, evaluated and converted to college credit.
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the United States, helping students of all ages earn college degrees faster by getting credit for what they already know. Through CLEP testing you can satisfy a requirement by demonstrating you’ve already mastered the content. For example, receiving CLEP credit for a basic math or language course can save time and money by having those credits awarded and applied to a degree program. University College also recognizes DANTES and ACE evaluated academic credits. CLEP tests should be taken before or within the first semester of study.
- Portfolio Development – Credit may be earned for certain courses in which a student has acquired college-level learning via life or work experiences. This may be done through the development of a portfolio that describes and documents prior college level learning and practical experiences. Portfolio credit is available to University College Degree Program students, and that credit may reflect course work from other baccalaureate-granting colleges within The University of Toledo. Students desiring credit by this process should contact the portfolio coordinator in The University of Toledo Learning Collaborative.
- Credit by Examination – These examinations are conducted by the instructor of a course in which credit is desired.
- Field Experiences and Internships for University College Students – University College Degree Program students have the opportunity to earn credit hours toward their degree while completing a practical experience outside the classroom. A field experience is a project-based experience, while an internship is meant to be an exposure to a new career field. A maximum of eight credits can be earned in any combination through a field experience or internship.
Note: All new University College students who have not already completed a comparable University of Toledo orientation course are required to take UC 1000.
Undergraduate Programs of Study - Baccalaureate Programs
Individualized Program – Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
Adult Liberal Studies (B.A.)
Individualized Programs – Interdisciplinary Studies (IDVP)
An individualized program of study is based on a student’s unique interests and goals,
which would not be addressed by a traditional program of study. The degree awarded
is the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science, depending upon the program. The
designated major is interdisciplinary studies.
Students considering an individualized program of study will receive assistance from
an academic adviser in preparing an individualized program. Important considerations
in the formulation of a program are as follows:
- The program must be interdisciplinary or intercollegiate in nature (broad in scope, incorporating course work from more than one discipline).
- The program must not duplicate an existing program of study in another college of The University.
- The student’s objectives must be clearly stated and appropriate courses identified for achieving these objectives.
A University College student will receive guidance in designing his/her individualized program, often through multiple advising sessions. The program is reviewed by the Individualized Degree Program Review Committee. Once the program meets all University College Degree Program requirements and is accepted, the program of study must be followed. Prior written approval is necessary to make any course substitutions. If a program is denied, a student may appeal the decision. Advisers work with students to prevent this from happening.
The individualized program of study is particularly useful for students with associate’s
degrees and those with a variety of credits – serving as a degree completion option.
Students enjoy the benefits of flexibility, individual attention to their needs, personalized
advising, access to all of UT's academic resources and the ability to use UT classes
to best reflect their academic and career goals and needs.
Students may take no more than 30 semester hours of course work from the College
of Business Administration, with no more than three courses in any one department,
with the exception that up to eight courses are permitted in business administration
(BUAD Dept).
Individualized Degree Program Requirements and Options
The University Undergraduate Core Curriculum requirements, detailed in the General
Section of The University of Toledo Undergraduate Catalog, must be fulfilled by all
baccalaureate degree students. In fulfilling The University of Toledo Core Curriculum,
University College Individualized baccalaureate degree students must meet the following
specific requirements:
- One English Literature elective
- One Philosophy elective
- One American Government or one American History elective
- One Economics elective
- One elective from Anthropology, Geography, Psychology or Sociology
- One Speech elective
Thirty-nine semester hours must be completed at UT in upper division courses (numbered 3000 or 4000). Any transfer work will be applied at the same level in which it was taken at the home institution. Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of work in residence as a University College Degree Program student. The minimum number of approved credit hours required for completion of a baccalaureate degree from University College is 124 semester hours and may be more, depending upon the agreed program content.
Students build a program of study by creating an area of emphasis with an academic adviser, together, matching student interest, background and skills with UT curriculum to create a program of study fulfilling remaining graduation requirements.
Graduates of the individualized program find jobs in the specific fields that they chose to gear their studies toward. They all have the ability to succeed in the arts, in government agencies and in business organizations. Also, many students choose to continue their education in graduate and professional programs.
Adult Liberal Studies (ALS)
Adult students, 25 years of age or older, may earn Bachelor of Arts degrees by completing
a broad, liberal arts-based curriculum. Courses in this program are scheduled to facilitate
attendance by those having other full-time responsibilities. Students benefit from
a wide scope of subjects, seminar formatted student driven classes that focus on a
specific topic, explore events and attitudes through critical thinking and interaction
with other adult students.
Students begin by enrolling in the adult liberal studies introductory seminar. In conjunction with individual advising, students are introduced to liberal studies by emphasizing processes that build effective critical thinking and writing as foundations. Students progress to topical seminars that utilize skills developed earlier in the program. Students pick a concentration related to an area that meets their professional or personal goals. Students take an active role in determining the direction and content of their learning. This program can also serve as a degree completion option for those with existing college credit.
Graduates find their broad education valuable in finding employment opportunities in all business, industry and service sectors. Many choose to pursue advanced degrees in law, medicine and other areas of special interest.
Online Option
The ALS program seminars can also be completed entirely online, in addition to the
traditional classroom setting. Minimum computer skills are advised for online courses,
such as Internet navigation, email and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
CLEP Scores for the ALS Program
Students may have the potential to take the CLEP (College Level Examination Program).
These examinations are given to establish competency in the general education discipline
areas of mathematics, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. These four
discipline areas are required for graduation. The required general education credit
hours and the regulations for the CLEP exams for this program are as follows:
1. Students earning a CLEP exam score of below 50 or those choosing not to take
the CLEP exam must earn a minimum of three semester hours of credit in a math general
education course and a minimum of nine semester hours of credit in general education
courses in each area of the humanities, social science and natural science. Independent
studies may not be substituted for any general education course.
2. Students who take any courses in these four discipline areas after entry into
the ALS program forfeit their right to apply CLEP credit in that discipline toward
their ALS degree. In addition, passing scores on the general education courses are
required as prerequisites to enroll in the ALS topical seminars. Therefore, students
are encouraged to take the CLEP exams early in their academic endeavors.
3. Students who have taken course work in any of these discipline areas prior to
entry into the ALS program and subsequently earn CLEP credit cannot have both count
toward meeting general education requirements.
4. Students earning a CLEP exam score of 50 will have 10 semester hours of credit
posted to their transcripts.
5. Students earning a CLEP exam score of 45 to 49 may retake the exam after a period
of six months.
Adult Liberal Studies Program Requirements
Topical Seminars
These seminars are upper-division courses in the humanities, social sciences and
natural sciences that change each semester. Students are required to take three seminars
in each discipline area in order to graduate and may take a 10th seminar as an elective.
No more than 10 ALS seminars will be counted toward fulfillment of graduation requirements.
Students are responsible for fulfilling the program’s prerequisites and should seek
an academic adviser’s guidance before enrolling in courses. Students who enroll in
a topical seminar without the required prerequisites may be administratively dropped
from the course.
Prerequisites for the ALS Topical Seminars
1. Completion of both a freshman orientation course and the ALS Introductory Seminar.
Transfer student are exempted from this requirement.
2. Earned credits in College Composition I and II by taking and passing the courses.
3. Completion of a minimum of nine credit hours in the discipline area of the topical
seminar or passing the CLEP examination in the discipline of the seminar with a 50
or above score.
Electives
Students are to establish an emphasis area that ties together their educational interests and/or career aspirations. The objective of these courses should be academic investigation and should focus on sound educational goals. Students should seek the advice of an academic adviser in drafting their elective course components.
Area of Concentration
Students are required to complete a minimum of three classes (nine hours) of upper-division courses (3000/4000) that are associated with an area of academic investigation or a knowledge base that is related in theoretical content.
Senior ThesisThe senior thesis is the capstone requirement of the ALS program. It is a four-credit-hour project undertaken with a faculty member as the thesis adviser. Students should seek the advice of an academic adviser and must turn in the appropriate paperwork before enrolling in this final requirement. Students are expected to integrate their respective thesis themes with their concentration courses.
ALS Honors
The ALS Honors program provides a valuable foundation of writing and research for students who want to be admitted into advance graduate or professional programs or for those wanting a stimulating learning experience. Any student qualifying for ALS Honors needs to complete 36 Honors hours with a final 3.3 GPA or better to graduate with Department Honors.
Adult Liberal Studies Required Courses
| UT Core | |
| Orientation | 1hr |
| One math course or CLEP Test | 3hrs |
| English Comp I | 3hrs |
| English Comp II | 3 hrs |
| University College Core | |
| ALS 1900 – Introductory Seminar | |
| Humanities General Ed | 9 hrs |
| Social Sciences General Ed | 9hrs |
| Natural Sciences General Ed | 9 hrs |
| Liberal Studies Core | |
| ALS 3040 – Social Science Seminar | 12 hrs |
| ALS 3050 – Humanities Seminars | 12 hrs |
| ALS 3060 – Natural Sciences Seminars | 12 hrs |
| Concentration* (3000-4000 level) | 9hrs |
| Senior Thesis* | 4hrs |
| Electives** | 26-36 hrs |
**Courses electives are selected in consultation with adviser. Many of these may be fulfilled by transfer credit if applicable.
University College Degree Program Faculty
Department of Interdisciplinary and Special Programs
James Ashley, 2000, senior lecturer
B.A., M.A., The University of Toledo
Sharon Barnes, 2001, associate professor
B.A., Siena Heights College; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Toledo
Jamal Bittar, 2003, associate lecturer
B.A., M.A., The University of Toledo
Margaret Fritz, 1991, assistant professor and chair
B.A., California State University - Los Angeles; M.Ed., Bowling Green State University;
M.A., The University of Toledo
Linda M. Gubbe, 1989, assistant professor
B.S., M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Dennis Lettman, 1989, associate professor, associate dean and interim dean
B.A., State University of New York - Brockport; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Cincinnati
Susan P. Modarai, lecturer, 2008
B.A. McGill University, M.Ed. The University of Toledo, Ph.D., The University of
Toledo
Glenn Sheldon, 2001, associate professor
B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston; M.A., University of Illinois, Springfield;
Ph.D., The University of Toledo
Emeritus and Superannuates Faculty
Theodore Krause, Emeritus
M.A., Michigan State University; Ed.S, The University of Toledo
Joseph R. Thompson, Emeritus
M.A., The Ohio State University; Ed.S, The University of Toledo