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Augsburg Observer April 1993
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Editor: Terrance Bates
Headlines: April Fools Edition/Recycling stressed on campus/Spring break means leaving dorms
Note: Includes 4-page wrap around April Fools editio
Augsburg Observer Feb 1993
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Editor: Terrance Bates
Headlines: Spring enrollment drops by 130/Students elect Backman SGC presiden
Augsburg Observer March 1993
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Editor Terrance Bates
Headlines: No major construction planned for this term/Students from all over attend campu
Augsburg Observer May 1993
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Editor: Terrance Bates
Headlines: Numbers down, tuition up in fall/AC works to attract new student
1993 - 1994 - UMUC - Schwabisch - Catalog
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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The University of Maryland University College (UMUCj program in Schwiibisch Gmiind, inaugurated in the fall of 1992, builds successfully upon our 43 years of providing a rigorous, high-quality American university education around the world.
Since 1949, when UMUC was invited to offer classes across Europe for Americans serving their country abroad and 1956, when the program was expanded to Asia and the Pacific, we have brought university degree programs to 30 different nations. During these more than four decades, over 1,000,000 individuals have studied overseas with UMUC. Many of the United States' most prominent business, diplomatic, political, and military leaders are among our
alumni.
Now, thanks to the active support of the City ofSchwiibisch Gmiind, we have established a new campus in the heart ofEurope. Ideally situated both intellectually and geographically, the Schwiibisch Gmiind program seeks to bring to students a fusion of American and European education and culture. Our curriculum rt:flects this vision. Our faculty are all teachers of proven quality who have lived and worked in Europe and the United States. Our student body is international, coming from the United States, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Far East, and elsewhere.
Classes at Schwiibisch Gmiind, small in size, emphasize rigorous academic standards and
the best in classroom teaching. Students benefit from the expertise ofAmerica's most international university and from the strength and diversity of one of its largest, most eminent university systems.
The UMUC program in Schwiibisch Gmiind is more than just another opportunity to study in Europe. We offer an American university education of cross-cultural and transnational
dimensions not elsewhere to be found -one that guides its students across national boundaries
and cultural divides as it prepares them to be citizens of the world, equipped to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.
We invite you to join us by applying for admission as a University of Maryland University
College student in Schwiibisch Gmiind. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their potential to benefit from and contribute to this small but growing American residential
campus in an international setting. CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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STUDENT LIFE
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ADlVIISSION.
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SOURCES OF CREDIT
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ACADEMIC ADVISING.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES, STANDARDS, AND HONORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DEGREE PROGRAMS " 23
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ADMINISTRATION " 43
FACULTY 45
INDEX 47
CAMPUS MAP. .............................................. .. Inside Back Cover
University Policy Statements
The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the University of Maryland University College. There are occasional changes in the general regulations and academic requirements. Procedures have been established for making changes that
protect the institution's integrity and each student's interests and welfare. When a curriculum requirement or a graduation requirement is altered, it is
made retroactive only if it is to the student's advantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for graduation.
Accreditation
University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nondiscrimination
The University of Maryland University College welcomes applications from prospective students and employees regardless of race, age, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. NTRODUCTON
• University of Maryland System
At any time of the day, in more than two dozen countries around the world, the University of Maryland System (UMS) is at work. Students are exploring the worlds of computer science and medieval music. They're learning to care for the old and inspire the young. They're writing plays and reading the law. Faculty members are making contributions in fields as diverse as physics, art history, economics, and zoology. Medical researchers are fighting AIDS, cancer, and schizophrenia in the lab, while environmental scientists conduct experiments of global significance on all seven continents from the tropics to both poles.
UMS traces its roots to Baltimore where, in 1807, three physicians founded the fifth medical school in the United States. Today, UMS links Maryland to the world. Through its agreements with almost 200 universities and research organizations in more than 70 nations, UMS is an international leader in such fields as agriculture, biotechnology, communications, engineering, entrepreneurship, restaurant and hotel management, poultry technology, and environmental science.
UMS is one of the 10 largest state university systems in the United States. It ranks among the top 15 universities in the nation in attracting international faculty and students. The 131,500 students who enroll in its classes annually select from 700 academic programs with courses offered by more than 9,000 faculty. UMS alumni number almost 470,000. Around the world, they have distinguished themselves in professional and public life.
Today's University of Maryland System consists of eleven degree-granting institutions: Bowie State University, Coppin State College, Frostburg State University, Salisbury State University, Towson State University, University of Baltimore, University of Maryland at Baltimore, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and University of Maryland University College. In addition, there are three major research and service components: the Center for Environmental and Estuarine Studies, the Maryland Biotechnology Institute, and the Maryland Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources.
• University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
University College, which first offered courses overseas in 1949, has as one of its primary missions bringing the resources of the University of Maryland System throughout the State and around the world. Last year, UMUC offered courses in 23 countries on four continents. The observation made three decades ago by a Commencement speaker at ceremonies in Tokyo that "the sun never sets on the University of Maryland" is as true today as it was then. Schwabisch Gmiind is the newest location of this worldwide university.
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• The Schwabisch Gmiind Program
The University of Maryland University College, Schwabisch Gmund residential campus was established in 1992 for students seeking a well-rounded curriculum leading to the American degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.).
All students at Schwabisch Gmund take a rigorous core of general education courses. After successfully completing their freshman and sophomore requirements, Maryland students at Schwabisch Gmiind may concentrate in Business and Management, Computer Studies, International Studies, or Contemporary German/European Studies. Through this undergraduate program, UMUC endeavors to enrich the intellectual lives of students, promote their careers, and enhance the contributions they can make to other individuals and to society as a whole. To provide students with the best of both worlds -an American education while studying in Europe -UMUC takes advantage of the rich cultural diversity of its international setting. A variety of cultural study tours, special academic and cultural seminars, and independent study courses are offered regularly. These courses and tours are conducted in Germany as well as in other European countries.
With a small-college environment, a highly qualified faculty, stimulating classes, and personalized attention, Schwabisch Gmiind offers an experience that promotes the true spirit of education: a balanced development of intellectual and social skills and competencies.
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• The City of Schwabisch Gmiind
Schwabisch Gmund, located 53 kilometers (33 miles) east of Stuttgart, is a thriving community that spans centuries of history. Old traditions and new ideas exist side by side, imparting a special flavor and excitement. In artists' workshops, silverware, jewelry, and handcrafted objects are made in traditional ways while in laboratories, engineers and scientists perfect the materials of our high-tech age. In addition to its Maryland program, the city hosts a College of Education, the College for Design, and the Computer Training Center. Major universities are nearby in Stuttgart, Tiibingen, Ulm, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, Augsburg, and Wurzburg.
Schwabisch Gmund is, however, more than a place to study and work; the city's style, culture, and eight centuries of architectural monuments invite you to linger, to stroll, and to enjoy the atmosphere. One has only to walk through narrow passageways and winding streets to discover idyllic corners and history portrayed in stone. The experience of Schwabisch Gmiind becomes even more special during festivals, when the local citizens gather to celebrate and commemorate traditional cultural events and customs.
Schwabisch Gmund and its environs offer many activities for outdoor enthusiasts. With the densely wooded Swabian Forest, plateaus, and farmers' meadows to the north and the Swabian Highlands to the south, the Schwabisch Gmiind region of Germany offers numerous opportunities for hiking, bicycling, jogging, cross-country skiing, exploring, camping, picnicking, or just relaxing. STUDENT LFE
Bookstore
• Facilities
Located just a short walk from the city's 12th-century Altstadt, UMUC's Schwabisch Gmiind campus is integrated into a newly developed university park. Large and small classrooms, the library, residence halls, laboratories, a fitness center, and sports facilities are all located conveniently on campus.
Computer Labs
The University's computer labs provide access to state-of-the-art hardware and software. Students use computers in computer courses and in other courses in which computer work is assigned. Computers are also available in the residence halls.
Student Union
Students have access to a newly renovated Student Union. This facility is the heart of daytime and evening extracurricular activities.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center, staffed by a professional psychologist, offers services to enhance students' emotional and personal development. Among the concerns which students can bring to the Counseling Center are culture shock, homesickness, academic anxieties, motivational problems, etc. Referrals will be made to appropriate agencies for students who experience serious mental health problems. Through the Counseling Center, students can also obtain educational information on such health issues as weight control, substance abuse concerns, and birth control.
Textbooks are ordered in conjunction with each course offered at Schwabisch Gmiind. The bookstore also provides general school supplies and offers the student an opportunity to purchase such items as sweatshirts, T-shirts, mugs, and stationery.
Recreational Facilities
Recreational facilities are plentiful. Basketball, volleyball, and tennis facilities are all located on campus. A large indoor swimming complex and an ice-skating rink are several minutes away. Cross-country ski trails are within walking distance of the campus, and downhill ski slopes may be reached in about an hour by car or train.
• Living Arrangements
At the present time, three residence halls are available for students. Specially trained Resident Assistants (RA) are appointed to each residence hall to respond to student needs. The RAs help foster an environment which supports academic and personal development.
Students are housed in fully equipped single, double, or triple rooms, containing study and sleeping areas. Study rooms, lounges, game rooms, and laundry facilities are also provided. The housing staff makes every effort to accommodate roommate preferences. Students may request a nonsmoking roommate.
3__ Furnishings
Students may bring items such as posters and area rugs to make their rooms more personal and comfortable. Stereos and video equipment are permitted, but only if the volume of the unit cannot be heard outside of the student's room. Electrical current is 220/ 240 volts/60 cycle. The operation of television and radio receivers is subject to a small monthly fee, payable to the German Post Office. Hot plates and other appliances with large heating elements are not permitted.
Application for a Residence Hall
New students will be sent information and a Residence Hall Application. The completed applications (including the student's housing and roommate preferences), the results of a complete physical examination, and the nonrefundable room deposit must be returned to reserve a room. After receiving these items, the Resident Life Office will confirm the residence hall assignments. Preferences are considered on a first received, first served basis. The room deposit will be refunded if a written cancellation of the request is received prior to 1 August for the fall semester, 1 January for the spring semester, or 15 May for the summer semester.
• Student Activities
Listed below are some of the boards, committees, organizations, and activities in which students participate.
Student Activities Committee
The Student Activities Committee provides an opportunity for students to learn budgeting and decision-making skills in areas that affect their daily lives. This committee of student, faculty, and administration representatives is responsible for allocating the funding for various programs.
Hearing Board
_The Hearing Board is composed of student, faculty, and administration representatives. The Board reviews student disciplinary appeals and makes recommendations to the Resident Dean for appropriate action.
Academic Clubs
Clubs developed in conjunction with course offerings typically include the German Club, International Studies Club, Computer Club, Business Society, Art Club, Theater Club, among others.
Scholars' Program
Students who attain academic excellence are invited to participate in specially organized cultural and social events throughout the semester. The program provides academically talented students the opportunity to exchange ideas and to deepen their understanding and appreciation of western culture through attending theater productions, opera, concerts, art exhibitions, special interest exhibits, and lectures. The student-scholar members of the program encourage other students to partake of the cultural riches available throughout southern Germany and nearby western, central, and eastern European centers.
Extracurricular Activities
The Student Activities Office promotes extracurricular activities, organizes sports and club programs, maintains the extracurricular budget, and coordinates activities in the student union and other recreational areas on campus.
Sports Programs
Students are encouraged to participate in sports programs. The programs provide students with the opportunity to participate in competitive sports. Teams will compete in tournaments in such sports as basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc. In addition, the Sports Program works in conjunction with the Resident Assistant program in offering a comprehensive intramural program consisting of competition among the residence halls in various sports and games.
Recreational Clubs
Recreational clubs form each year according to student interest. The Ski Club, for example, will sponsor numerous outings during the winter months. Cultural Activities and Study Tours
The cultural life of nearby Stuttgart and the historical treasures of Swabia are readily accessible to interested students at Schwabisch Gmtind. The Student Activities Office assists in making arrangements for concert, theater, and opera tickets, and museum and gallery visits. The office also provides advice for individual travel, including information about national and international youth travel programs and rail reductions available to Maryland students.
The University provides, through the Student Activities Office, a rich program of educational tours emphasizing cultural aspects of places visited. Each tour is accompanied by faculty members and University staff. Family members and friends are welcome to participate. Hotel accommodations, certain meals, transportation, and background information are provided. All tours are scheduled to take place on weekends and during school breaks, without interfering with the students' regular class schedule.
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ADMSSON
4. American applicants who completed high
• Requirements for Admission
school within the last five years but without
records of successful completion of at least Applicants are considered on the basis of 12 semester hours of postsecondary course their potential to benefit from and contribute work are required to take the Scholastic Aptito a small residential campus featuring an tude Test (SAT) prior to admission. SAT American university education in an internascores for Schwabisch Gmund students
tional setting.
range from 950 at the 25th percentile to 1200 at the 75th percentile.
Freshman Admission
Applicants from countries other than the United States are also encouraged to take
1. Applicants are required to have the equivathe
SAT.
lent of a U.S. high school diploma prior to
registration. The secondary school record
Information about the SAT may be obtained should include the following courses: by calling (609) 771-7600 or writing to:
English 4 years
College Board
Social Science/History 3 years
P.O. Box 20
Science 2 years. Both years Princeton, NJ 08541-6200
laboratory based.
Mathematics 3 years. Equivalent
5. Students are expected to have ranked in the to Algebra I, Algetop quarter of their secondary school gradubra II, and Plane ating class. In addition to class standing, Geometry.
grades and SAT scores, however, strength of
course work, patterns of performance, and 2. Students for whom English is the native lanother accomplishments will be considered in guage should have completed at least two the admission decision. Do not assume that
years of course work in a foreign language.
any single factor will assist or hinder the
decision. Students who are uncertain if they 3. Since the language of instruction is English, meet admissions requirements may write to students who have graduated from a seconthe Admissions Office.
dary school where the primary language was
not English must demonstrate language proficiency
in English. Normally, this will be
Transfer, Semester-Abroad, and Year-Abroad
accomplished by achieving a score of at least
Student Admission
550 on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). Applicants who have not Applicants who have completed 12 or more
taken the TOEFL may be admitted provisemester hours of college-level work are
sionally provided they achieve a comparable defined as transfer students. Transfer students
score on the University's English language should normally have a B average (3.00 on a
proficiency test. 4.00 scale) or better at their institution to be
7__ eligible for admission. If an applicant previously attended more than one institution, a cumulative average will be used. Transfer, semester-abroad and year-abroad students must meet the same admissions requirements including SAT and TOEFL scores, where applicable.
• Application Procedure
1. Submit an Application for Undergraduate Admission with the nonrefundable application fee of DM 100 to:
Admissions Office University of Maryland University College Universitiitspark 7070 Schwiibisch Gmtind, Germany
Payment must be made in German marks by international bank draft, cashier's check, Visa, MasterCard, or Eurocard. Do not send cash. All bank fees and commissions charged for collection of funds are payable by the applicant
2. Submit all official records (transcripts) and certificates of completion from any secondary schools, colleges, or universities attended. Only official records that have been sent by the issuing institutions directly to University of Maryland University College will be considered as a basis of admission. Applicants should be certain that their final high school or equivalent transcripts are sent directly to the University prior to enrolling. All admissions are contingent upon satisfactory completion of current course work.
3. Arrange for your SAT and TOEFL scores to be submitted directly and immediately by the testing agencies to University of Maryland University College at the address above. Be certain to designate CODE NUMBER 1653 for SAT scores and CODE NUMBER 9793 for TOEFL scores.
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TUTON & FEES
Currency of Payments for Tuition and Fees
• Application Fee
All payments for tuition and fees should be
The nonrefundable application fee is
in German marks or U.S. dollars and may be
DM 100. Applicants who have previously made by Eurocheck (in DM), personal checks
attended any constituent institution of the drawn on U.S. banks, cash, MasterCard/Visa,
University of Maryland System are not required Eurocard, or Uberweisung. Payment must cover
to pay this f
