The Graduate Academic Catalog of Greensboro College is published annually and
describes the graduate program of the College. The Catalog also may be accessed
online at the following address:
http://www.greensboro.edu/course-catalog/
The College reserves the right to change the rules of admission, tuition and fees, and
any other regulations affecting the student body or the granting of degrees. The
provisions of the Graduate Academic Catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable
contract between the student and the College.
Students are responsible for fulfilling the degree requirements that are in effect at the
time of their initial enrollment at Greensboro College. Students who do not enroll for
a semester or more, or who withdrew from the College during a semester in progress,
must apply for readmission; if readmission is approved, these students will reenter
under the degree requirements which are set forth in the current Graduate Academic
Catalog.
Greensboro College also publishes an Undergraduate Academic Catalog which
describes the undergraduate program of the College.
Greensboro College
815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401-1875
Telephone: (336) 272-7102
Fax: (336) 271-6634
E-mail: admissions@greensboro.edu
www.greensboro.edu
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction to Greensboro College............................................................................. 1
Greensboro College at a Glance ........................................................................... 1
Vision of Greensboro College .............................................................................. 4
Mission of Greensboro College ............................................................................ 4
History of Greensboro College ............................................................................. 4
Accreditations ....................................................................................................... 5
2021-2022 Academic Calendar ............................................................................ 6
General Institutional Policies ....................................................................................... 9
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy...................................................... 9
Americans with Disabilities Act ........................................................................... 9
Sexual Harassment ............................................................................................. 10
Fraternization Policy ........................................................................................... 11
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy ......................................................................... 12
Whistleblower Policy ......................................................................................... 13
Release of Educational Records ......................................................................... 14
Maintenance and Disposal of Student Records .................................................. 15
Tobacco-Free Policy ........................................................................................... 16
Inclement Weather .............................................................................................. 16
Political Activities .............................................................................................. 16
Student and Parent Complaints ........................................................................... 17
Admission Requirements ........................................................................................... 19
Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Programs ....................................................... 19
Admission Procedures ........................................................................................ 21
Office of Academic Accessibility ....................................................................... 23
Counseling Services ........................................................................................... 26
Finance....................................................................................................................... 27
Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................. 27
Projected Additional Student Charges Associated with Verification
of Student Identity for Online Programs and Courses ...................................... 28
Terms of Payment ............................................................................................... 28
Payment Regulations .......................................................................................... 28
Refund Information ............................................................................................ 29
Financial Aid ............................................................................................................. 31
General Requirements ........................................................................................ 31
Applying for Need-Based Aid ............................................................................ 31
Sources of Aid .................................................................................................... 31
Standards of Academic Progress ........................................................................ 32
Withdrawal, Refund, and Repayment Policies ................................................... 34
Academic Policies and Procedures ............................................................................ 36
General Information and Policies ....................................................................... 36
Procedures for Course Enrollment, Attendance, and Examinations ................... 48
Grading System .................................................................................................. 52
Academic Records .............................................................................................. 55
Transfer Policy ................................................................................................... 56
Second Graduate Degree Requirements ............................................................. 59
Academic Progress ............................................................................................. 59
Dismissal and Withdrawal Policies and Procedures ........................................... 60
Petition for Exception to Academic Policy ......................................................... 63
Academic Honor Society .................................................................................... 63
First Citizens Bank Global Communication Center ........................................... 64
Commencement and Diplomas .......................................................................... 64
Academic Program .................................................................................................... 66
Academic Organization ...................................................................................... 66
Academic Schools .............................................................................................. 66
The Graduate Program at Greensboro College ................................................... 68
Curriculum ................................................................................................................. 69
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology, Ethics and Culture ..................................... 69
Advanced Certificate in Religious Studies ......................................................... 70
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages .... 71
Specialized Graduate Certificates in Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages ..................................................................................... 72
Master of Education (M.Ed.) .............................................................................. 74
Graduate Certificates in Education .................................................................... 78
Licensure Plus Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Teaching English
to Speakers of Other Languages Program ................................................... 79
Licensure Plus Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program ....................................... 82
Course Descriptions ............................................................................................ 90
Birth Through Kindergarten Education (BKE) ............................................ 90
Education (EDU) ......................................................................................... 91
Elementary Education (ELE) ....................................................................... 92
English (ENG) ............................................................................................. 93
Religion, Ethics and Philosophy (REP) ....................................................... 97
Special Education (SPE) .............................................................................. 99
Personnel ................................................................................................................. 101
Full Time Faculty ............................................................................................. 101
Adjunct Faculty ................................................................................................ 104
Faculty Emeriti ................................................................................................. 110
Administration .................................................................................................. 111
Alumni Association Officers ............................................................................ 118
Board of Trustees.............................................................................................. 118
Index ....................................................................................................................... 120
Greensboro College Graduate Academic Catalog 2021-2022 1
INTRODUCTION TO GREENSBORO COLLEGE
Greensboro College at a Glance
Type of College:
Four-year private liberal arts institution chartered in 1838, affiliated with the United
Methodist Church.
Campus and Location:
More than 60 total acres, including the main tree-lined campus in a historical district
bordering downtown Greensboro. The city is served by the Piedmont Triad
International Airport, AMTRAK, and several interstate highways.
Academic Calendar:
Two semesters and a summer school, with short sessions within each term
accommodate special programs.
Enrollment:
Annually, approximately 1000 students, of which about 60% are traditional-aged
students. The remaining 40% is comprised of adult undergraduates, non-degree
seeking students, and graduate students. The College serves a diverse population,
attracting students from more than 30 states and 15 countries each academic year.
Faculty:
Fifty full time instructional faculty members. (Fall 2021)
Advising and Counseling:
Faculty advisors, academic and personal counseling, career counseling, and pre-
professional guidance in various fields, including dentistry, education, law, medicine,
theology and veterinary medicine.
Graduate Degree Programs:
Master of Arts in Theology, Ethics, and Culture; Master of Arts in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); Master of Arts in Teaching in TESOL; and
Master of Education in Birth through Kindergarten Education, Elementary Education,
Special Education: General, and Special Education: Adapted.
James Addison Jones Library:
The James Addison Jones Library supports the academic and social community of
Greensboro College through a provision of collections totaling approximately 250,000
print and digital books, over 21,000 print and digital journals, sound and video
recordings, and music scores. These materials reflect the College's curriculum, promote
information literacy and learning amongst a diverse student body, and support faculty
teaching, research, and scholarship.
Collections include the Levy-Loewenstein Holocaust Collection and Curriculum
Materials Center (CMC). The Levy-Loewenstein Holocaust Collection contains over
1,400 publications, art, and artifacts pertaining to the Holocaust and Holocaust history.
The CMC houses resources for teacher education faculty and students.
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The Jones Library is open about 90 hours per week during the academic year with
extended hours during final exam periods. Staff members are happy to provide
reference service, individual and small group instruction, interlibrary loan service, and
assistance with other information needs. Greensboro College participates in NC LIVE,
a statewide initiative providing access to electronic resources as well as the Triad Area
Library Association (TALA). TALA is an agreement between Triad area libraries to
extend borrowing privileges to the students, faculty, and staff of all participating Triad
libraries.
Brock Historical Museum of Greensboro College:
Located on the third floor of Main Building, the Brock Historical Museum of
Greensboro College seeks to foster a sense of identity, community, and pride in the
college’s rich history by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting archival
materials and physical artifacts pertinent to the history of the college, life at the
college, and the college’s relation to and influence on both the surrounding
communities and society in general. The museum is open to all students, faculty, staff,
and other visitors during designated hours.
Computer Facilities:
Computers for open student use are located in the Library, Proctor Hall West 206,
Proctor Hall West 307, the PEAK, and the Royce Reynolds Family Student Life
Center. The First Citizens Bank Global Communication Center is located on the
garden level of Jones Library and features video and podcasting studios, collaborative
and study spaces, computers, and media equipment; students are encouraged to use the
skills of our professional consultants to enhance their writing, speaking and use of
digital media. The Cowan Humanities Building has three computerized classrooms,
including the News & Record Technology Lab, a writing classroom, and the art
department’s Mac Lab. Proctor Hall houses computer labs that are available for
student use when not being used for classes. The PEAK on the third floor of Main
Building has computers and specialized software to support the academic services
provided to students. A campus fiber optic backbone supports connections to the
network from faculty offices, classrooms, the Library and residence hall rooms. The
entire campus, including classroom buildings, public areas, the Library, and residence
halls, has wireless Internet access throughout.
Academic Honor Society:
Kappa Delta Pi, international education honor society
Religious Life:
Greensboro College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and offers an
academic and social community that unites the liberal arts and Judeo-Christian values
in an atmosphere of diversity and mutual respect. Chapel services are held each
Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Hannah Brown Finch Memorial Chapel. Programs from
diverse traditions and a variety of student organizations offer students, faculty, and
staff the opportunity to worship, study, serve, and fellowship in order to grow in faith.
Religious Life organizations include: Student Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of
Christian Athletes, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Fellowship,
Presbyterian Campus Ministry, Episcopal Campus Ministry, Hillel Jewish Fellowship,
and other denominational groups.
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Village 401:
Village 401 is Greensboro College’s student-run community service and engagement
office. Our name comes from the College’s location within the zip code 27401.
Greensboro College students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to serve our neighboring
community by working with various businesses, organizations, churches, and
nonprofits. An urban garden is maintained at the Reynolds Center to provide food for
those in need, and community service events are held on campus each semester. Village
401 offers a variety of ways to assist the community in meeting some of its challenges
and needs while enhancing liberal arts education with community service.
Student Right-to-Know Act:
As required by Title I, section 103 of this Act, the College collects and submits
graduation rates for degree-seeking students, first-time, full-time students each year.
These data are available from the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment and
may also be retrieved at nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator. Section 104 of the Act does
not apply as Greensboro College is a NCAA Division III institution and does not offer
athletically-related student aid.
Notice of Non-Discrimination:
Greensboro College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or against qualified
handicapped persons, disabled veterans or veterans of the Vietnam era as identified and
defined by law in the recruitment and enrollment of students, in the recruitment and
employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of its programs.
Title IX Statement: Notice of Non-Discrimination:
Greensboro College, in accordance with Federal Title IX regulations and our mission,
does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in its programs, activities,
admissions, and employment. Members of the Greensboro College community, guests
and visitors have the right to be free from gender-based discrimination and sexual
harassment of any kind expressly including stalking, sexual violence, dating violence,
domestic violence, and retaliation. Greensboro College is committed to providing a
safe and welcoming campus environment.
Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Greensboro College’s Title IX
Coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Greensboro College Title IX Coordinator
815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
titleix@greensboro.edu
336-272-7102, extension 5496
https://www.greensboro.edu/sexual-harassment/
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1328
[email protected]
800-421-3481
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
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Vision of Greensboro College
Greensboro College, grounded in the traditions of the United Methodist Church, aspires
to provide all students with a transformative, universally designed educational
experience that positively affects their lives so they may realize their full potential.
Mission of Greensboro College
Greensboro College provides a liberal arts education grounded in the traditions of the
United Methodist Church and fosters the intellectual, social, and spiritual development
of all students while supporting their individual needs.
History of Greensboro College
Greensborough Female College grew out of an 1830s dream of the Reverend Peter
Doub, a Methodist minister who served the Guilford Circuit. Doub, who built the first
Methodist Church in Greensboro, built on one side of the church a preparatory school
for young women. Though there was not yet a college for women in the United States,
Doub began planning for one. The local newspaper, the Greensborough Patriot, asked
rhetorically what degrees a woman's college would award: MPL, Mistress of Polite
Literature, perhaps, or Mistress of Petticoat Law? Undaunted, Doub and other
Methodists were granted a charter by the state of North Carolina in 1838. The
cornerstone of the Main Building was laid in 1843; by 1846, Main was completed and
the College opened its doors for students. Tuition and board for each five-month
session was $70. Required courses included not only Latin and Greek but also
trigonometry, chemistry, botany, astronomy and philosophy. The
first president of the College, the Reverend Solomon Lea, also served as Professor of
Classical Languages. His wife, Sophia, taught music.
The first graduation class (June 1848) consisted of six young women: Sallie Ballou,
Henrietta Crump, Laura Crump, Elizabeth Jones, Nannie Morris, Sarah Smith.
Two wings were added to the Main Building, one in 1856, the other in 1859. This
building, which served as classrooms and a dormitory, was filled to capacity, even as
the War Between the States began. Because funds were scarce, the graduates could not
send to New York for their graduation dresses; rather, O. Henry's grandmother made
these dresses out of poplin. Then on August 9, 1863, the College burned; the facility
was closed for 10 years although classes met elsewhere. By 1873, the Greensboro
Female College again opened its doors.
The turn of the century brought more changes to the College: a woman president (Lucy
Robertson, 1902-1913), another fire (1904), a new name (Greensboro College for
Women), and the A.B. degree (1913). In 1919 the institution assumed its present name,
Greensboro College; in this same year, alumna Nancy Witcher Keen Langhorne
entered history as her daughter, Lady Astor, became the first woman to serve in the
British Parliament.
Yet a third fire resulted when lightning struck the rotunda of the Main Building in
1941. The rotunda was destroyed and the business manager, H. G. McEntire, was
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killed. After the fire, the building was restored with a new colonial front, brick terraces
and two indoor parlors. Today the Main Building houses administrative offices and
the Solomon Lea Center, a central location for special events.
Men were first admitted in 1954. In 1968 Bennett, Greensboro and Guilford Colleges
began cross-registration. The men's golf team won its first Dixie Intercollegiate
Athletic Conference championship in 1974. Since then, many championship and
NCAA playoff teams have competed successfully for conference and national titles.
The 1980s decade was one of growth, with enrollment increasing from 553 to 1116
students between the years 1986 to 1990. The area in which the College is located--
College Hill--became the city's first historic district. Ground was broken for the first
regulation athletic field, and property previously owned by Richardson Real Estate
Company at the corner of College Place and West Market Street was acquired to serve
as the College's Welcome Center. The Adult Education Program for independent
adults over 23 years of age began in 1985 with 23 students. Adult students now account
for a third of the total College enrollment.
In addition to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of
Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Science undergraduate
degrees, the College now offers graduate degrees in Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages; Theology, Ethics, and Culture; Elementary Education; Special
Education; and Birth-Kindergarten Education; and post baccalaureate programs that
lead to students’ obtaining both licensure and graduate degrees in teaching specific
disciplines.
Three times, Greensboro College has risen from its ashes, each time stronger than
before. Dedicated to providing liberal arts education in a Judeo-Christian context,
Greensboro College celebrates its 183
rd
year.
Accreditations
Greensboro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-
4097, telephone number 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org, to award bachelor’s
and master’s degrees. Inquiries to the Commission on Colleges should be restricted to
those concerning the College’s accreditation status. All other inquiries, including
requests for general admissions information, should be directed to Greensboro College,
815 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401-1875, telephone number 336-272-
7102.
The Greensboro College Teacher Education Program is accredited by the North
Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBoE), 301 North Wilmington Street, Room
212, 6302 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6302, telephone number 919-807-
3401. This accreditation includes the initial and advanced preparation of professional
education programs at the institution.
The business program of Greensboro College is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119
th
Street,
Overland Park, KS 66213, telephone number 913-339-9356.
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The Greensboro College music program is accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Music (NASM), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-
5248, telephone number 703-437-0700.
The College holds membership in a number of organizations related to higher education
in general and to the academic programs offered at the College.
2021-2022 Academic Calendar
Standard Classes
Fall 2021:
First day of Weekend I classes
Friday, August 13
First day of regular classes
Wednesday, August 18
Last day of drop/add for Weekend I classes;
last day to change a Weekend I class from
credit to audit
Friday, August 20
Last day of drop/add for regular classes; last
day to change a regular class from credit to
audit
Tuesday, August 24
Labor Day holiday, all classes cancelled
Monday, September 6
Last day to withdraw from a Weekend I class
with a “W” grade; last day to select pass/fail
for a Weekend I class
Friday, September 10
Assessment Day, classes with start times
prior to 4:00 p.m. cancelled
Wednesday, September 22
Deadline to resolve Incomplete grades from
Spring and/or Summer 2021 terms, all
classes
Friday, October 1
Weekend I ends
Saturday, October 2
Weekend II begins
Friday, October 8
Fall Break, all classes cancelled
Monday-Tuesday, October 11-12
Last day of drop/add for Weekend II classes;
last day to change a Weekend II class from
credit to audit
Friday, October 15
Academic advising for Spring 2022 terms
Monday, October 18-Friday,
November 12
Last day to withdraw from a regular class
with a “W” grade; last day to select pass/fail
for a regular I class
Friday, October 29
Registration for Spring 2022 terms opens
(staggered schedule according to
classification)
Monday, October 25
Last day to withdraw from a Weekend II
class with a “W” grade; last day to select
pass/fail for a Weekend II class
Friday, November 5
Showcase Day
Tuesday, November 16
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Thanksgiving holiday, all classes cancelled
Wednesday, November 24-
Sunday, November 28
Last day of regular classes
Tuesday, November 30
Reading Day
Wednesday, December 1
Exams begin
Thursday, December 2
Weekend II ends
Saturday, December 4
Exams end
Tuesday, December 7
Final grades for all graduating students due
to Registrar, 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 9
Final grades for all other students due to
Registrar, 12:00 p.m.
Friday, December 10
Spring 2022:
First day of Weekend I classes
Friday, January 7
First day of regular classes
Monday, January 10
Last day of drop/add for regular classes; last
day to change a regular class from credit to
audit
Friday, January 14
Last day of drop/add for Weekend I classes;
last day to change a Weekend I class from
credit to audit
Friday, January 14
MLK Day holiday, all classes cancelled
Monday, January 17
Last day to withdraw from a Weekend I class
with a “W” grade; last day to select pass/fail
for a Weekend I class
Friday, February 4
Deadline to resolve Incomplete grades from
Fall 2021, all classes
Friday, February 18
Assessment Day, classes with start times prior
to 4:00 p.m. cancelled
Wednesday, February 23
Weekend I ends
Saturday, February 26
Spring Break, regular classes cancelled
Monday, March 7-Friday, March
11
Weekend II begins
Friday, March 4
Last day of drop/add for Weekend II classes;
last day to change a Weekend II class from
credit to audit
Friday, March 11
Academic advising for Summer and Fall 2022
terms
Monday, March 21-Thursday,
April 14
Last day to withdraw from a regular class
with a “W” grade; last day to select pass/fail
for a regular class
Friday, March 25
Registration for Summer and Fall 2022 terms
open (staggered schedule according to
classification)
Monday, March 28
Last day to withdraw from a Weekend II class
with a “W” grade; last day to select pass/fail
for a Weekend II class
Friday, April 1
Good Friday and Easter holiday, all classes
cancelled
Friday, April 15-Sunday, April 17
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Showcase Day
Tuesday, April 19
Last day of regular classes
Friday, April 22
Reading Day
Monday, April 25
Exams begin
Tuesday, April 26
Weekend II ends
Saturday, April 30
Exams end
Saturday, April 30
Final grades for all graduating students due to
Registrar, 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3
Final grades for all other students due to
Registrar, 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4
Baccalaureate/Cap and Gown Ceremony
Friday, May 6
Commencement
Saturday, May 7
Summer 2022:
First day of Summer Session I
Last day of drop/add for Summer Session I
classes; last day to change a Summer Session
I class from credit to audit
Memorial Day holiday, all classes cancelled
Last day to withdraw from a Summer
Session I class with a “W” grade; last day to
select pass/fail for a Summer Session I class
Last day of Summer Session I
Exams for Summer Session I
Final Summer Session I grades due to
Registrar, 12:00 p.m.
Summer Session II begins
Last day of drop/add for Summer Session II
classes; last day to change a Summer Session
II class from credit to audit
Independence Day holiday, all classes
cancelled
Last day to withdraw from a Summer
Session II class with a “W” grade; last day to
select pass/fail for a Summer Session I class
Last day of Summer Session II
Exams for Summer Session II
Final grades for Summer Session II due to
Registrar, 12:00 p.m.
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GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy
Greensboro College is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education,
and will maintain an environment free of unlawful discrimination. The College will
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex,
pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or
local law in recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of
faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. The College complies with
the applicable nondiscrimination and affirmative action titles and sections of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Federal Executive Order 11246, Educational Amendments of
1972, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance
Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, as well as all
amendments thereto as applicable.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Greensboro College is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible
environment across campus. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and
the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) prohibits
discrimination in employment and educational programs against qualified individuals
with disabilities. The College provides reasonable accommodation or academic
adjustments for such individuals in accordance with the law.
Under the ADA, an individual with a disability means any person who has a physical
or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of the
individual, a record of such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an
impairment. “Major life activities” includes caring for oneself, performing manual
tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking,
breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating and working.
Volunteering information about a disability will not subject an employee or student to
any adverse treatment or penalty. All information concerning disabilities will be
considered confidential and will be released only in accordance with the requirements
of the ADA and other applicable laws.
Student Accommodation Procedures
It is the responsibility of the individual student to identify himself/herself as an
individual with a disability when seeking an accommodation or adjustment. The student
is responsible for providing medical documentation (from an appropriately licensed
professional) and demonstrating how the disability limits his/her ability to participation
in programs or services of the College. Medical documentation will be kept
confidential.
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The standard procedures for accommodation requests allow for an interactive process
whereby the following occurs:
1. To receive an accommodation under the ADA, students must fill out an
Accommodation Request Form and have his or her healthcare provider fill out an
Accessibility Verification Form. These forms must be returned to the Office of
Academic Accessibility. Requests for accommodation should be made far enough
in advance to allow staff adequate time to coordinate needed services. Generally it
is best to request needed services before a semester begins or as soon as a disability
becomes know.
2. The accommodation and any related documentation is maintained by the Office of
Academic Accessibility in confidence.
3. The Director of Academic Accessibility makes the determination of whether the
student is eligible for accommodations under the ADA. The Director of Academic
Accessibility and the student will discuss what assistance is needed and, if
requested, will provide information to relevant faculty members and/or personnel
indicating the nature of the accommodation required.
4. If there is a discrepancy regarding requested accommodations, the Director of
Academic Accessibility will facilitate discussions between the student and faculty
members and/or academic department. It is the responsibility of the Office of
Academic Accessibility to determine the reasonable accommodation in a particular
case, taking into account the content of the course, the student’s disability, and the
documentation from an appropriate credentialed professional. Nothing in these
procedures requires an academic department to fundamentally alter the nature of
its academic program.
5. Students are responsible for notifying the Office of Academic Accessibility if
reasonable accommodations are not implemented in an effective and timely way.
Sexual Harassment
Greensboro College does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in its programs
and activities and is committed to providing a safe and welcoming campus
environment. Greensboro College’s sexual harassment policy is intended to uphold
that commitment and to meet federal regulations including Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, and
Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The policy protects members of the campus
community from gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault
of any kind that may create a hostile educational environment. The policy applies to
alleged incidents of sexual harassment by a Greensboro College student or employee
in the College’s education program or activities. For Greensboro College’s full sexual
harassment policy and other resources, please refer to the Greensboro College website
https://www.greensboro.edu/sexual-harassment/.
Sexual harassment is defined in accordance with Title IX as one (or more) of the
following:
A school employee conditioning the provision of aid, benefits, or services on
an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct, commonly known
as quid pro quo;
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Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would determine is so severe,
pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal
access to the College’s education program or activity; or
Sexual assault (as defined in the Cleary Act) or dating violence, domestic
violence, or stalking (as defined in the Violence Against Women Act).
Anyone who has experienced sexual harassment or who has witnessed sexual
harassment is strongly encouraged to report the incident to the College. All Greensboro
College employees, other than those designated as confidential resources, are
considered “responsible employees.” When a report of sexual harassment is made to a
responsible employee, that employee is required to report the matter to the Title IX
Coordinator. Responsible employees at the College include faculty, staff, and student
workers—such as Resident Advisors, Residence Hall Directors, coaches, trainers,
advisors, student development personnel, and many others. The responsible employee
does not need to determine if, in fact, a violation of the policy occurred in order to make
a report. Licensed counselors, pastoral counselors, and healthcare providers are not
“responsible employees” and are not required to report any information about an
incident of sexual harassment to the College.
The Title IX Coordinator oversees the school’s response to reports of sexual
misconduct, including all investigation and resolution of sexual harassment covered by
this policy, and identifies and addresses any patterns or systemic problems revealed by
such reports. The Title IX Coordinator at Greensboro College is:
Emily Scott
Title IX Coordinator
231 Main Building
titleix@greensboro.edu
336-272-7102 ext. 5496
Individuals are encouraged to speak directly to the Title IX Coordinator to report
incidents of suspected sexual harassment, but they may also contact a responsible
employee of the College, including other College administrators, who will refer the
matter to the Title IX Coordinator in a timely manner. Greensboro College also
provides an anonymous reporting number that accepts messages. That number is 336-
217-7259. Reports made to this phone line will be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator
for review.
Fraternization Policy
Greensboro College holds its faculty and staff to the highest ethical and professional
standards. A fraternization policy has been established in order to promote efficient and
fair operation of the College and to avoid conflicts of interest, misunderstandings, and
complaints of favoritism, supervision problems, morale problems, questions regarding
academic achievement, and sexual harassment. The College has enacted the
fraternization policy in order to affirm respect for the humanity of all its constituencies
and publishes guidelines to protect against violations.
Fraternization is defined as a consensual romantic or consensual sexual relationship
between individuals who occupy different levels of authority within the institution.
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Fraternization also includes dating, pursing a date, and having or pursuing a romantic
or sexual relationship.
The college prohibits supervisors and managers from fraternization with a subordinate,
including student employees and interns. The college also prohibits any employee from
fraternization with any college employee or intern of lesser authority if the employee
with greater authority has responsibility of any kind in reviewing, evaluating,
supervising, or determining the performance, compensation, job assignments, or
general work of the other individual. The college reserves the right to take whatever
action is appropriate, in its discretion, to protect the college’s interests in the event of
supervisory/subordinate relationships or violation of this policy generally. This may
include, among other things, reassignment or dismissal of one or more of the employees
or interns involved.
The college also prohibits faculty and staff members from fraternization with students.
Such relationships call into question the professional integrity of the faculty or staff
member, create an appearance of impropriety, and raise potential conflicts of interest.
In addition, such relationships jeopardize the academic freedom of the college
community insofar as academic freedom demands an environment in which no person
is intimidated, exploited, or coerced. The college reserves the right to take whatever
action is appropriate, in its discretion, to protect the college’s interests in the event of
faculty or staff/student relationships or violation of this policy generally. This may
include disciplinary action and including dismissal of the employee involved.
Employees have an obligation to report known fraternization. Reports of fraternization
shall follow the same protocols and procedures as the
Discrimination/Harassment/Retaliation Policy for employees. The Sexual Harrassment
Policy and Title IX provisions will apply when relevant.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989
and Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Greensboro College supports and maintains a
drug-free living and learning environment and workplace for its students, faculty and
staff. As a result, the College strictly prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, possession or use of alcohol; illegal drugs; controlled substances and
possession of drug paraphernalia by students and employees, including volunteers and
guests, on College property or at any College-sponsored event on or off campus.
Alcohol may be served at College events with prior authorization. The consumption of
alcohol at events when the College has authorized such use is permitted only by
individuals of legal drinking age.
Any student failing to comply with the policy constitutes a violation of the Greensboro
College Student Code of Conduct and offenders will be subject to sanctions, consistent
with local, state and federal law, up to and including suspension or dismissal.
An employee in violation of the policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and
including termination of employment. Employees are required to report any drug- or
alcohol-related convictions occurring in the workplace to the College no later than five
(5) days after such conviction. Such conviction may also result in termination of
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employment.
The College reserves the right to pass on information regarding possession, use and/or
distribution of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia by any member of its community
to local, state, and federal authorities as required. Federal legislation mandates that
individuals cannot receive federal aid if they have been convicted of the possession or
sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred while they were receiving student aid.
Whistleblower Policy
Employees and students are encouraged to come forward in good faith with reports or
concerns about suspected violations of college policies or illegal practices and may do
so without fear of reprisal or retaliation. Any employee or student with a question about
the propriety of any practice under the college’s policies and procedures should seek
guidance from his/her supervisor or the college official who has responsibility for
overseeing compliance with the particular policy or procedure.
Any employee or student who becomes aware of or has reason to suspect a violation of
college policies or illegal practices should report that violation regardless of whether
he/she is personally involved in the matter. Employees or students are encouraged to
report any violation of his/her supervisor of the college official who has responsibility
for overseeing compliance with the particular policy or procedure. Any complaint
regarding financial misconduct should be directed to the Vice President for Business
and Finance. Reports received by college officials will be handled with as much
confidentiality as possible with discretion and regard for the privacy of the reporting
individual.
Report an Incident using Campus Conduct Hotline
Online: Faculty, staff and students can go to https://www.lighthouse-
services.com/_StandardCustomURL/LHILandingPage.asp a secure landing page and
follow the prompts to make a report. The link can also be accessed on the Greensboro
College webpage.
Phone Call: The toll-free hotline is 866-943-5787. An intake specialist will assist you
with taking your information to report into the system.
You should call the Campus Conduct Hotline
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if you observe or experience any activity
or behavior that is harmful, unethical, questionable, or causes you or someone else
personal injury. This includes fraud or crime, sexual harassment, discrimination, safety
or facility risk issues, security and internet policy abuses, workplace hostility,
fraudulent financial or business practices, or any other questionable behavior.
Once you make the report you will follow the process below:
You will be provided with a randomly generated case number that you should
use to check back for updates and requests for additional information. Be sure
to write this number down and remember where you put it.
Within one business-day of your call or online report, a summary of the report
will be forwarded to the appropriate campus administrator for investigation.
The goal will be to have a basic response back to you in five business days.
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To receive your response, you will need to call back or log back into the
system and provide the case number that has been assigned to you. At that
time, you might be asked to provide additional information or to check back
at a later date. You will be able to keep checking back for updates until your
case is closed.
Because of the built-in confidentiality, it is important that you try to be as specific as
possible about the information you provide. Alternatively, if you would like someone
to contact you directly, you can leave your name along with a phone number or email
where and when you would prefer to be contacted.
To repeat, at no time are you required to identify yourself and all information provided
can be completely confidential and anonymous.
Release of Educational Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, which is commonly known
as the Buckley Amendment, was passed and put into effect in January 1974. The law
affords students rights of access to educational records and protects students from the
release and disclosure of those records to third parties. Educational records are those
records, files and other materials that contain information directly related to a student's
academic progress, financial status, medical condition, etc., and are maintained by the
College or a party acting on behalf of the College. Educational records, with the
exception of those designated as directory information (described below), may not be
released without the written consent of the student to any individual, agency or
organization other than the following authorized personnel: (1) to parents, if student is
a dependent as defined by Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954; (2) to
Greensboro College faculty and staff who have an educational interest in the student;
(3) to officials of other schools in which the student seeks to enroll (transcripts); (4) to
certain government agencies specified in the legislation; (5) to an accrediting agency
in carrying out its function; (6) in emergency situations where the health or safety of
the student or others is involved; (7) to educational surveys where individual
identification is withheld; (8) in response to a judicial order; (9) in a campus directory
after the student has deletion options; and (10) in connection with financial aid.
A student may request, in writing, an opportunity to review the official educational
records maintained by the College. Educational records excluded from student access
are (1) confidential information placed in the record before January 1, 1975; (2) medical
and psychological information; (3) private notes and procedural matters retained by the
maker or substitutes; and (4) financial records of parents or guardian.
Students may challenge any data in their educational record that is considered to be
inaccurate or misleading. The student must submit the challenge in writing to the Dean
of Students. The Dean of Students and the Dean of the Faculty will review and rule on
any challenge.
For more information about educational records maintained by the College, please
contact the Dean of Students, Dean of the Faculty, or the Registrar.
The College is permitted to make public certain directory information including a
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student’s name, home town, majors and minors, class (freshman, sophomore, junior,
senior, or post baccalaureate/graduate student), degrees being pursued, participation in
officially recognized activities and athletic events, height and weight for student
athletes, photographs, and academic and other awards earned. Any student who objects
to the release of directory information should notify the Registrar's Office in writing.
Maintenance and Disposal of Student Records
The Registrar’s Office maintains the academic record of each student who enrolled at
Greensboro College. Academic records originate in the Admissions Office and
include the admission application, high school and/or college transcripts, and other
documents that the Admissions Office collects. Once a student enrolls at Greensboro
College, the Registrar’s Office is responsible for maintaining the record. All
documents that are part of a student’s record are scanned and saved electronically.
After a total of seven years of non-enrollment, students’ records are destroyed.
Academic transcripts from other institutions are scanned and retained by the College
indefinitely, beginning with students enrolled in the Spring 2016 semester. Students
who wish to re-enroll after a three or more years absence may need to re-submit official
transcripts from all colleges and universities they have attended other than Greensboro
College prior to being approved for readmission.
Academic records are stored electronically and permanently in the student information
system, Empower. This database is backed up via snapshots on a fault-tolerant multi-
pathed data storage area in the Oracle Cloud.
The Student Development Office keeps files on all enrolled traditional students.
Contents include, but are not limited to:
Housing information
Correspondence to student
General information
Parking appeals decisions
Copies of correspondence from other offices
Signed Honor Code pledge
Disciplinary records are kept separate from the general student file and are stored in a
locked file cabinet, in a locked office. Once the student graduates or withdraws from
the College, the records are combined with the general file and archived. Each student’s
permanent file and disciplinary record is digitized, encrypted, and stored on a
password-protected server after the student graduates or withdraws from the College.
The hard copy of these records is destroyed. The electronic copy is stored indefinitely.
Files are kept on all students who meet with the Counselor for counseling. Counseling
files are kept separately from all student files and are only accessible to the Director of
Counseling Services. The files are kept for ten years following a student’s exit from the
College. After that time the records are shredded and discarded.
Health and immunization records are maintained by the Director of Student Health for
all students who are required to comply with state immunization laws. The College
nurse (Director of the Health Center) and contracted medical providers have access to
these files. For student athletes, the Director of Athletic Training may also access these
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records. Each student’s medical records after 2015 are stored electronically through a
secure third party vendor, Magnus Health. The student maintains access to and control
indefinitely over his/her own records submitted through Magnus Health.
Tobacco-Free Policy
Greensboro College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment to its
students, employees, and guests. With this commitment, the College will provide a
tobacco-free campus. Tobacco-free is defined as a total ban on the use of tobacco
products including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, smokeless
tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and vapor products, while on the Greensboro College
campus or at any Greensboro College-sponsored event. In addition, the College will
provide its constituents with information regarding tobacco and nicotine replacement
therapy.
All students and employees are expected to adhere to this policy. Student violations
will be subject to possible sanctions and employees are subject to disciplinary action
for failure to follow the policy.
Inclement Weather
In most weather conditions, Greensboro College will remain open. Non-residential
students should use their own discretion in driving to the campus in unsafe weather
conditions. When weather or road conditions make travel unsafe, commuters will be
excused from day/evening/weekend classes, but will be responsible for missed work.
In the event Greensboro College delays or cancels classes, announcements will be
communicated on the GC Alert Emergency Notification System, College website, and
local TV stations.
Political Activities
Internal Revenue Service regulations restrict political activity at Greensboro College
and at all other organizations exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c)
(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The actions of students, faculty, and staff with regard
to political activities on campus could affect the College's tax-exempt status.
Greensboro College encourages and supports the involvement of students, faculty and
staff in the political process in their capacity as individual citizens. As long as
individuals do not present themselves as acting or speaking in their capacity as
members of the Greensboro College community, there are no restrictions on their
political activity.
The following regulations provide guidance as to acceptable political activity by tax
exempt institutions such as Greensboro College.
I. The College cannot endorse any candidate, make donations to political
campaigns, engage in fund raising, distribute statements or become involved
in any activities that may be beneficial or detrimental to any candidate.
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II. Efforts to educate voters must stay within the Internal Revenue Service
guidelines for political campaign activities.
III. Whether an organization is engaging in political campaign activity depends
upon all the facts and circumstances in each case. For example, organizations
may sponsor debates or forums to educate voters. But if the forum or debate
shows a preference for or against a certain candidate, it becomes a prohibited
activity.
Given the potential consequences of a violation of these regulations to the College,
any political activity involving Greensboro College students, faculty and staff that
could be construed as being sponsored by the College or which involves the use of
College facilities must have prior written approval of the appropriate member of the
President's Cabinet.
Student and Parent Complaints
Greensboro College recognizes the need to have procedures in place to address and
respond to concerns raised by students as well as their parents or guardians. Greensboro
College believes the ideal community is one marked by mutual respect and a spirit of
collegiality. This means, first, that individuals should make every reasonable effort to
resolve disagreements with the person involved before invoking the complaints
procedure outlined below.
The following outlines the procedures and responsibilities of both parties with regard
to the submission of, and response to, complaints presented to the College. Compliance
with these procedures is mandatory. Any complaint submitted to the College that does
not meet the following criteria shall be acknowledged as an INFORMAL
COMPLAINT and referred to the appropriate administrator.
I. A FORMAL COMPLAINT shall be defined as any complaint made by a student
and/or parent, received in writing, and concerning circumstances not more than one
year prior to the date of submission of the complaint. A written complaint may be
submitted to the College in person, by U.S. mail, or by fax and MUST include an
official Greensboro College Complaint Coversheet. Complaints may not be
submitted by e-mail.
II. All written student and parent complaints are to be acknowledged by the
appropriate administrative office of the College within 15 business days of the
receipt of the complaint. The acknowledgement shall indicate if the complaint has
been accepted as FORMAL or INFORMAL. The date of receipt should be clearly
marked on the written complaint.
III. All FORMAL COMPLAINTS shall be responded to within 30 business days
after acknowledging receipt of the complaint. The Cabinet level official who
supervises the administrative office or personnel identified in the complaint will
inform the complainant regarding the institutional response to the complaint. The
response shall outline the steps that will be or have been taken to resolve the
complaint. The decision of the Cabinet Member is final.
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IV. The office of Student Development shall be responsible for collecting and
maintaining records of all written complaints, acknowledgements thereof, and
official responses to the complainant. The office of Student Development will
therefore, monitor institutional compliance with the written complaints policy and
be responsible for reporting the result of compliance on an annual basis to the
President’s Cabinet.
V. The written complaints policy is distinctly separate from the grievance policy
for the following reasons:
a. A grievance is a purely academic issue;
b. A grievance should be sought as a step toward resolution prior to a formal
complaint;
c. While every attempt is made to resolve grievances within the semester of
the disagreement, formal complaints may be sought up to a year after the
disagreement;
d. AND while the grievance policy has certain steps outlined to appeal
decisions made, the formal complaint may serve as the final appeal.
VI. All decisions made, in response to formal written complaints, are considered
final and not subject to any further appeal.
The President’s Cabinet shall be ultimately responsible for the implementation and
revision of the written complaints policy. The complaints committee, appointed by the
President’s Cabinet, shall annually review; the policy, the subsequent results of
compliance from the previous year, and recommend any amendments or revisions to
the policy.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Applications and information regarding admissions can be obtained through the
Admissions Office (800) 346-8226 or (336) 217-7284. The FAX number is (336) 378-
0154; the email address is a[email protected]u; the College’s website may be
accessed at http://www.greensboro.edu/. An application is not considered complete
until all of the items below have been received by the Admissions Office.
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology, Ethics and Culture; Advanced
Certificate in Religious Studies
a bachelor’s degree in a related field
official transcripts from each degree-awarding institution
transcript evaluation by a NACES-approved agency for any degree earned outside
of the United States, and for evaluation of transfer credit
a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average at the undergraduate level
a two-page statement of purposes and goals for enrolling and successfully
completing the degree
for students with a bachelor’s degree from an international institution of
higher education and who are not native English speakers, demonstration of
English proficiency by a satisfactory score on the TOEFL. Students who have
earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited American institution may be
exempt based on the discretion of the Chair, Department of Religion, Ethics and
Philosophy.
submission of three letters of recommendation, at least two of them from
academicians
Visa (for international students)
Consideration will also be given to applicants who may not meet all of the criteria
above, but bring a wealth of relevant experience or other training that may provide
adequate preparation for success in the program.
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages; Graduate Certificates in Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages
a bachelor’s degree in a related field
official transcript from the institution from which a bachelor’s degree (or an
international equivalent) was earned. Providing official transcripts from all
colleges attended previously is optional, but mandatory for any transfer credit to
be awarded from those colleges.
transcript evaluation by a NACES-approved agency for any qualifying degrees
earned outside of the United States, and for evaluation of transfer credit
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the undergraduate level
submission of an approved writing sample
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submission of two letters of recommendation (required for M.A. only; not required
for students pursuing a Graduate Certificate only)
photocopy of a Visa (for international students)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Birth-Kindergarten Education,
Elementary Education, or Special Education*; Graduate
Certificates in Education
a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
official transcripts from each degree-awarding institution. Providing official
transcripts from all colleges attended previously is optional, but mandatory for any
transfer credit to be awarded from those colleges.
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the undergraduate level
a satisfactory score on the GRE or MAT (waived for students who have completed
one of Greensboro College’s Graduate Certificates in Education)
a valid and active initial license
teaching experience recommended
submission of an essay
submission of two letters of recommendation, including letters from the
candidate’s employer; an instructor and/or a personal reference
Licensure Plus Program,* Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Step One (leads to Initial License):
a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
official transcript from the institution from which a bachelor’s degree (or an
international equivalent) was earned. Providing official transcripts from all
colleges attended previously is optional, but mandatory for any transfer credit
to be awarded from those colleges.
transcript evaluation by a NACES-approved agency for any qualifying degree
earned outside of the United States, and for evaluation of transfer credit
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the undergraduate level
submission of an essay
submission of two letters of recommendation
photocopy of a Visa (for international students)
Step Two (leads to M.A.T. and master’s licensure):
successful completion of the Initial License part of the Licensure Plus program
(Step One)
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the initial license program
copy of a valid, active TESOL initial license
Application for Program Completers (including a recommendation from a
licensure program faculty member
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Licensure Plus Program*, Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Birth-
Kindergarten Education, Elementary Education, or Special
Education
Step One (leads to Initial License in Birth-Kindergarten Education,
Elementary Education, or Special Education):
a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
official transcripts from each degree-awarding institution. Providing official
transcripts from all colleges attended previously is optional, but mandatory for
any transfer credit to be awarded from those colleges.
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the undergraduate level
submission of an essay
submission of two letters of recommendation, including letters from the
candidate’s employer; an instructor, and/or a personal reference
Step Two (leads to Master of Education and master’s licensure):
successful completion of the Initial License part of the Licensure Plus program
(Step One)
a valid and active initial license
teaching experience recommended
a satisfactory score on the GRE, MAT
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the initial license program
*NOTE: All candidates seeking licensure must make application to the Teacher
Education Program during either their first semester at Greensboro College or by the
completion of nine semester hours of coursework. Students must be admitted to the
Teacher Education Program by the end of their second semester of the initial license
program. Applications for admission to the Teacher Education Program are available
from the Office of Teacher Education, Proctor Hall East, Room 108.
Admission to Greensboro College does not constitute admission to the Teacher
Education Program.
Greensboro College offers additional post baccalaureate programs that lead to teacher
licensure in various areas: The Licensure Only Program and the Piedmont Alternative
Licensure (PAL) Program. Admission requirements for these programs, which are
comprised completely of undergraduate courses, are listed in the Greensboro College
Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
Admission Procedures
Applications are available on-line at www.greensboro.edu or by calling or writing:
Admissions Office
Greensboro College
815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401-1875
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(800) 346-8226 or
(336) 217-7284
Facsimile: (336) 378-0154
An application deadline of July 15 is suggested for the fall programs and October 15
for spring programs. All application materials and test scores must be submitted
before any admission decision can be made. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to
begin the admission process early.
International Students
Greensboro College welcomes applications from qualified international students for
graduate programs. Depending on the program the student intends to pursue,
international graduate program students may be required to present acceptable scores
from an approved test of English language proficiency. Exceptions may be made by
the Dean of Admissions in consultation with appropriate faculty and/or staff.
Transfer Credits
A maximum of nine graduate credit hours may be transferred from any other regionally
accredited institutions subject to prior approval by the Coordinator of the Graduate
Program to which the student is applying. For the Graduate Certificates in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages, a maximum of three graduate credit hours
from regionally accredited institutions are allowed. Official transcripts from the credit-
granting institution must be submitted. Credit will not be given for grades lower than
B or for undergraduate courses. In addition, M.Ed. candidates must submit any transfer
requests to the Course Equivalency Subcommittee of the Teacher Education
Committee. This subcommittee will document program adjustments and submit them
to the Teacher Education Committee for approval.
Special Non-Degree Student Status
A student who has earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited
institution and earned a cumulative grade point average of a minimum 2.0 may take no
more than four graduate courses for credit as a “special non-degree seeking student.”
Such a student must submit a completed application form and acceptable proof of a
baccalaureate degree. The student must subsequently submit a full application to the
graduate program and, if accepted, can apply the course credit earned toward the
appropriate master’s degree. Taking courses as a non-degree seeking student does not
guarantee admission to the graduate program. NOTE: Financial aid and V.A. benefits
are not available to a student with special non-degree status.
Summer School
Greensboro College offers two five-week summer sessions that provide opportunities
for new, visiting and continuing students to accelerate the completion of their
programs.
Visiting students planning to attend summer sessions at Greensboro College must
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complete an application for summer session. Summer Session offerings, including the
application form, are available by the end of March online or from the Admissions
Office. Call (336) 217-7284, or visit our website for more information.
Students who were suspended from Greensboro College and wish to attend Summer
Session II at Greensboro College should submit an appeal in writing to the Scholastic
Standing Committee according to procedures and deadlines specified by the Vice
President for Academic Affairs. No student under suspension may attend Summer
Session I. Enrollment in Summer School does not guarantee readmission to
Greensboro College for the following fall semester.
Readmission
A student who withdraws from the College in good academic standing may apply for
readmission through the Admissions Office. The readmission application will be
forwarded to the Readmission Committee for review. Readmission is not guaranteed.
A student who has been suspended for disciplinary reasons may reapply after the time
period set forth under the conditions of suspension. The application for readmission is
available online. All conditions set forth in the suspension must be satisfied in order
for readmission to be considered. Readmission may require several meetings with the
Dean of Students, submission of appropriate documentation, and adherence to
behavioral sanctions upon readmission.
A student who has taken a medical withdrawal may apply for readmission and must
submit documentation from the appropriate health care provider to the Dean of
Students verifying the student's health condition and readiness for returning to the
College.
A student who has attended other colleges or universities during their absence from
Greensboro College must provide all complete, official transcripts before his/her
readmission status can be determined. Transfer credit will not be awarded until all
official transcripts are on file with the Registrar.
A student who has not been enrolled at Greensboro College for seven or more years
and wishes to be readmitted will have only the Greensboro College transcript on file,
and thus must provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities he/she has
attended prior to readmission.
Students who are readmitted reenter the College under all provisions and the degree
requirements of the current Catalog.
Office of Academic Accessibility
Greensboro College is committed to providing equal access to College programs to
otherwise qualified students with a disability.
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The College provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations to enrolled students
with a permanent or temporary disability to ensure equal access to the academic
program and College-administered activities.
Definition and Voluntary Disclosure of Disability
A student with a disability is defined as one who:
has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life
activity such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning,
working or caring for oneself,
has a record of a substantially limiting impairment or is regarded as having
such an impairment.
Qualifying physical or mental impairments may include, but are not limited to:
mobility/orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, speech
impairments, specific learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders/attention deficit
hyperactivity disorders, psychological disabilities, neurological impairments, traumatic
brain injuries or chronic medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes or AIDS.
It is the responsibility of the student with a disability to identify himself or herself prior
to receiving services by presenting appropriate documentation to the Director of
Academic Accessibility. This should be done as early as possible upon acceptance to
the College.
Documentation
Appropriate to the disability, documentation should be current, based on adult norms
and include:
Diagnostic statement identifying the disability using the appropriate DSM-V,
ICD-9, or ICD-10 code; date of the current diagnostic evaluation; and the date
of the original diagnosis.
Description of the diagnostic testing or diagnostic criteria used; results of
diagnostic tests and procedures used, along with dates tests were administered,
and when available, both summary and specific test scores.
Description of the current functional impact of the disability.
Recommended accommodations, along with treatments, medications and
assistive devices/services currently prescribed or in use.
Description of the expected progression or stability of the disability over time,
particularly the next five years.
The credentials of the diagnosing professional.
Accommodations and Student Responsibilities:
Once documentation has been provided to the Director of Academic Accessibility, it is
the responsibility of the student to make an appointment to review the documentation.
Students must qualify for, and assist in the writing of, the Academic Accessibility Plan
(AAP). Student input is a critical part of the process in promoting self-awareness and
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self-advocacy skills necessary for success at the postsecondary level. The student is
also responsible for self-advocating regarding individual needs by notifying his/her
instructors at the beginning of each course about any disabilities that may require
accommodation.
Modification of Course Requirement/Substitution
A student with a disability may request a course modification/substitution if their
disability adversely affects their ability to meet course requirements. In every case the
student has the responsibility to provide documentation supporting the need for a
program to be modified. Requests for accommodations which involve course
substitutions are considered and acted upon by the Accommodations Review Board,
which is chaired by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
A course modification/substitution request requires the following:
1. Students make request known in writing and present appropriate
documentation to the Director of Academic Accessibility, who then prepares
the case for review by the Accommodations Review Board. A list of required
documentation for the case is available in the Office of Academic
Accessibility.
2. Such requests should be made as early as possible to facilitate
accommodations involving specific scheduling. Students who submit
requests as late as their junior year should be advised that, in order to complete
the particular requested substitution or accommodation, graduation may be
delayed.
The Accommodations Review Board reviews the student's request and the
appropriateness of the documentation. Students are responsible if additional
documentation, testing, or professional clarification is needed to substantiate
a course substitution.
3. The Accommodations Review Board determines the appropriateness of the
course modification request.
4. The Vice President for Academic Affairs communicates the Accommodations
Review Board’s decision in writing to the Registrar, student's major advisor,
and the student.
The Accommodations Review Board also has authority to hear appeals from students
who have concerns about the adequacy of accommodations which have been proposed
or granted and to make a final determination regarding the accommodation(s) in
question. Inquiries about the Accommodations Review Board may be directed either
to the Director of Academic Accessibility or the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Modifications to Attendance Policies
Students requesting modifications to attendance policies set forth by individual
instructors as an accommodation for a documented disability must do so by following
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procedures required by the Office of Academic Accessibility. For additional details
about procedures for requesting attendance-related accommodations, please contact the
Office of Academic Accessibility. Retroactive accommodations are not permissible.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services offers short-term counseling to all currently enrolled Greensboro
College students for any personal or interpersonal concerns that may be impacting
academic success or emotional well-being. Counseling is free and confidential, and
services are typically provided on an individual basis. Sessions are generally 50
minutes in length and scheduled weekly; however, the length, frequency, duration, and
type of treatment will be based on each individual’s needs. If it is determined that a
student needs more intensive or long-term treatment, or requires resources or
competencies that the College cannot provide, students may be referred to an
appropriate off-campus provider.
Students entering the College with a diagnosed mental or psychological disorder are
encouraged to consult with Counseling Services to discuss strategies for management
and treatment options both on campus and in the community. Counseling Services is
located at 325 Main Building.
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FINANCE
Tuition and Fees
The tuition charge for the graduate program is $350 per credit hour.
The tuition charge for students enrolled in the Master of Arts program in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages through the Participate program is $331 per
credit hour.
Graduate students may live on campus when enrolled in classes during the summer.
For information concerning room charges, please contact the Office of Residence Life
(336-272-7102, extension 5625).
Withdrawal or absences from the College do not at any time release the student from
liability for the full semester’s charges except at the sole discretion of the College. Costs
are subject to change without notice by the Board of Trustees.
Teacher Licensure Fee
Students seeking teacher licensure will apply on the North Carolina Department of
Public Instruction Online Licensure System at this website:
http://vo.licensure.ncpublicschools.gov. The application fee is not part of the student’s
account at Greensboro College.
Independent/Directed Study Fee
Students enrolled in an independent study or directed study will incur a fee of $150 per
course in addition to their credit hour tuition fees. Courses required for a major and
only offered as an independent or directed study are not assessed this fee.
Auditing Fee
Students auditing a class shall be assessed tuition charges at the rate of $75 per credit
hour.
Background Check Fee
Background checks are required for student teachers. The cost of a background check
($15) will be charged to the student’s account if the school system in which the student
is teaching does not cover the cost of the background check.
Late Registration Fee
Any student who initially registers for a course or courses after the specified drop/add
period ends for a term that is in session will be assessed a late registration fee of $50.
This fee is not charged for regular schedule adjustments that may occur for a student
who registered prior to or during the specified drop/add period.
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Projected Additional Student Charges Associated with
Verification of Student Identity for Online Programs and
Courses
Students enrolled in online courses should be aware that at this time Greensboro
College anticipates no projected additional student charges associated with verification
of student identity. Charges associated with verification procedures have been built
into existing tuition.
Terms of Payment
Student accounts must be kept current. When an account is 60 days in arrears, a
monthly charge of one percent on the unpaid balance will be added until the account
is paid in full.
Tuition Payment Plan
As an alternative to a single lump sum payment, students have the option of enrolling
in an interest-free Tuition Payment Plan (TPP), administered by Educational
Computer Systems, Inc. (ECSI). This is the only payment plan offered by the College.
There is an application fee that is assessed when using this plan. For more
information, contact ECSI by telephone at 1-866-927-1438 or by the internet at
https://www.ecsi.net/tpp/j25-index.html. In addition to ESCI, the Office of Student
Accounts at the College is available to answer questions about the payment plan.
Additional costs such as books, lab fees, transportation and personal expenses are not
eligible to be included in the Tuition Payment Plan.
Payment Regulations
The rules regulating payment of all charges assessed by the College are fixed by the
authority of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. Waiver, suspension or
alteration of these rules may be authorized only by the Executive Committee. Parents
and students are expected to be familiar with the preceding section, Terms of Payment.
A student may complete registration only after payment of the application and
reservation fees has been made. Privileges of class attendance will not be granted until
full settlement of charges has been made in the Office of Student Accounts. A student
may not register for the next succeeding semester or summer session until
indebtedness to the College has been settled by payment in full. Moreover, a student
may not be advanced to candidacy for a degree, may not expect to have an official
transcript of college work released from the Registrar's Office, and may not participate
in commencement exercises until all financial obligations to the College have been
paid in full.
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Refund Information
Registration in the College is considered a contract binding the student for charges for
the entire semester. However, it is the policy of Greensboro College to give partial
refunds in the event students officially withdraw from the College. The term "refund"
is defined as a "reduction" in assessed charges. Cash refunds are only available to those
having paid accounts. If a student cannot attend Greensboro College for the semester
or term for which he/she is registered, and he/she does not follow proper procedures
for withdrawing (see Dismissal and Withdrawal Policies and Procedures), a fee equal
to 10 percent in fall or spring semesters, or 50 percent in summer sessions, of the
tuition that is due upon the end of the drop/add period will be charged to the student's
account.
Students who are removed from the residence halls at Greensboro College for
disciplinary reasons will not be entitled to a refund.
Students who officially completely withdraw of their own initiative from Greensboro
College before the beginning of classes will receive a full refund of tuition, room and
board, and academic and student activity fees. Nonrefundable deposits and registration
fees will not be refunded. The beginning of classes is defined as follows.
Day Classes - The first day on which day classes are scheduled to
meet, regardless of when a particular class begins.
Evening and Weekend Classes - The date and time of the first
scheduled class meeting.
After the beginning of classes, students who officially completely withdraw of their
own initiative will have their tuition, room and board prorated according to the
following schedule.
First day of class through the end of Drop/Add period 90% Adjustment
One to seven days past the end of Drop/Add period 75% Adjustment
Eight to fourteen days past the end of the Drop/Add period 50% Adjustment
Fifteen to twenty-one days past the end of the Drop/Add period 25% Adjustment
Twenty-two or more days past the end of the Drop/Add period 0% Adjustment
Fees other than tuition, room and board are not subject to proration.
Students may drop a Weekend II class (which begins in mid-semester) prior to the
beginning of the course without financial penalty. After the course has begun, students
who wish to withdraw from a Weekend II course will have their tuition charges prorated
according to the following schedule:
First weekend of classes 90% Adjustment
Second weekend of classes 75% Adjustment
Third weekend of classes 25% Adjustment
After the third weekend 0% Adjustment
Students should be aware that withdrawal from Weekend II classes may result in an
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adjustment in the student's financial aid award, including eligibility for the North
Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant.
For those students who withdraw and are receiving financial aid through Greensboro
College, the refund policy is dictated by federal guidelines. The College must refund
the programs from which the student received assistance based on the date of
withdrawal and percentage of time enrolled. It is therefore imperative that the student
follows proper withdrawal procedures to ensure that a fair and equitable refund
calculation can be performed. Once the withdrawal date is established and adjustments
have been made in the charges incurred based on the length of enrollment, the Financial
Aid Office must reduce the student's financial aid accordingly and reimburse the
programs before any refund to the student can be made.
Refund Policy for Medical Withdrawals
Tuition
Students who officially withdraw completely because of medical reasons during the
semester and prior to the Friday preceding the beginning of Weekend II classes may
select one of the following options:
1. A refund of tuition payments based upon the College's standard refund
policy, or
2. A credit of tuition paid by the student for the semester. This credit may be
used only for future tuition payments at Greensboro College; it is not a
refundable credit.
Room and Board
Students who officially withdraw completely because of medical reasons during the
semester shall receive a refund for room and board based upon the College's standard
refund policy.
Partial Withdrawals
A student who withdraws from one or more courses because of medical reasons but
who remains enrolled at Greensboro College shall receive an adjustment for tuition
payments based upon the College's standard refund policy.
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FINANCIAL AID
General Requirements
Greensboro College is committed to assisting students secure the resources necessary
to attend the College. Financial aid is awarded, primarily, on the basis of demonstrated
need as a result of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
To meet general eligibility requirements to be considered for financial aid, a student
must:
Be enrolled and accepted for enrollment in a program leading to a degree.
Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward a degree.
Not owe a refund or be in default on a student loan received at any institution.
Be registered with the Selective Service (if required), and confirm that
registration.
Provide a verified Social Security Number.
Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
Demonstrate need or eligibility according to federal guidelines.
In addition to these general requirements, individual programs may have additional
requirements specific to that particular program. Examples of these additional
requirements are specific grade point average needed to maintain the program, or
minimum level of enrollment required to be eligible to receive funding. Students
should be familiar with the actual requirements for specific programs which apply to
them.
Applying for Federal Financial Aid
All applicants for financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be completed at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All
applicants will need a Federal Student Aid (FSA) username and password to complete
the FAFSA.
Sources of Aid
Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program
This federally guaranteed loan program provides funding for students who
demonstrate need according to federal guidelines. The student must file the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for consideration. Graduate students
may borrow up to $20,500 in an unsubsidized Stafford Loan per academic year, with
the amount borrowed limited to the cost of education for the program.
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Standards of Academic Progress
Statement of Standards
Students are required to maintain standard academic progress and remain in academic
good standing to continue eligibility for financial aid. Federal regulations require the
College’s Standards of Satisfactory Academic progress to include the following:
Quantitative Measure:
To remain in good academic standing and retain eligibility for financial aid, students
must successfully complete at least two-thirds of all hours attempted including
Pass/Fail, withdrawals, repeated courses, incompletes, and courses dropped after the
last day to drop a course without penalty (as published in the academic calendar).
Qualitative Measure:
Students must maintain the following minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA)
on all attempted hours.
For hours attempted:
A minimum GPA must be maintained:
All graduate students
3.00
Maximum Time Frame:
Federal Aid Programs: For graduate programs of study, the maximum time frame for
receipt of federal financial aid must be no longer than 150% of the published length of
an educational program. The maximum time limits include all hours attempted
regardless of whether or not financial aid was received.
Please note that grades of W (Withdrawal), WF (Withdraw Failing), I (Incomplete),
WN, FN, S, and U are not considered satisfactory completion of a course and therefore
are not earned hours. They will, however, count as attempted hours. Greensboro
College does not offer remedial or developmental courses and transfer credit is not
awarded for any courses that are designated as such.
Transfer Students:
Transfer students are evaluated based on the number of hours accepted by Greensboro
College. Once transfer credit has been evaluated by the Registrar’s Office and the
student has been awarded credit hours, then that student will fall under the same
quantitative and qualitative requirements as previously mentioned based on that
designated classification. Transfer grades are factored into the student’s cumulative
GPA for SAP purposes. The maximum time limits for eligibility for federal financial
aid also apply to transfer students based on the number of credits accepted by
Greensboro College.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Procedures
Academic progress is reviewed at the end of each spring semester. Any student not
making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid will receive a letter
from the Greensboro College Financial Aid Office stating that he or she is no longer
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eligible to receive aid from any federal or state program. At this point, that student will
have two options:
1. Attend Greensboro College using the student’s own financial resources
and without financial aid, until the minimum requirements of the
College’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy have been met.
2. Submit a letter of appeal stating the reason(s) why he or she has not met
the minimum standards along with any supporting documentation that
verifies the circumstances that affected his or her ability to meet the
minimum standards. Additional information on the appeal process is
provided below.
Appeal Process:
A student may submit a written statement of appeal for additional financial assistance
if he or she feels that there are special circumstances that prevented him or her from
meeting the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. Any supporting
documents or statements should also be submitted that will provide the Appeals
Committee with additional information to their review. The student must also complete
and submit the Greensboro College Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Request
along with the written statement to the Office of Financial Aid. The Satisfactory
Academic Progress Appeals Committee will review the request, the written statement,
and any other submitted documentation to determine if the student can meet satisfactory
academic progress standards by the end of the next term and thereby be placed on
Financial Aid Probation for one term. If the Committee determines that the student
cannot meet the required standards after completion of one term, he or she will be given
the option of submitting an Academic Plan for Improvement. Additional information
on the Academic Plan for Improvement is provided below. All students will be notified
in writing of the Appeals Committee’s decisions. Please note that if approved, only
one semester of financial aid eligibility can be offered without the submission of
an Academic Plan for Improvement. The student must meet the minimum
standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress by the end of the approved semester
to retain eligibility. If the student does not improve the deficiencies within that
approved semester, the student will no longer be eligible for financial aid from the
College until the minimum requirements are met or an Academic Plan for Improvement
is submitted and approved.
Academic Plan for Improvement:
If the student does not have valid reasons for submitting an appeal based on special
circumstances, or if more than one semester is needed to bring up his or her academic
progress deficiencies, then submitting an Academic Plan For Improvement is required.
The Academic Plan is a strategy that presents the student’s goals to “get back on track”
and meet the Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) while completing degree
requirements. The plan will have strict conditions that the student must follow in order
to retain eligibility for financial aid. Following the Academic Plan For Improvement
provides additional semesters of financial aid eligibility provided the student is
meeting the conditions of the Plan.
It is imperative that any student not making Satisfactory Academic Progress
understands that failure to submit a successful appeal for Financial Aid Probation
or an approved Academic Plan For Improvement to the Appeals Committee will
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mean that no further financial aid will be awarded to that student for future
semesters of enrollment. It is necessary that immediate action be taken upon a
student’s receipt of the notification that he or she is not making Satisfactory
Academic Progress.
Withdrawal, Refund, and Repayment Policies
Withdrawal Policy and Refunds
Students who are planning to withdraw before completing a term must start the process
with the Dean of Students in the Student Development Office. (Consult the sections of
the Catalog entitled Refund Information and Dismissal and Withdrawal Policies and
Procedures.) The Dean of Students will begin the process via a Withdrawal Form, and
the student will take the form to the Student Accounts and Financial Aid Offices before
returning the form to the Dean of Students to complete. Failing to withdraw officially
from Greensboro College could impact future enrollment and eligibility for financial
aid. Students who do not officially withdraw and are registered for subsequent terms
will be billed by the Student Accounts Office and will be responsible for the balance.
Once the Withdrawal Form is completed by all parties, the Financial Aid Office will
complete a Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) through the Department of Education’s
(DOE) software. The DOE will collect information about the student, including the
effective withdrawal date. The withdrawal date and the length of time enrolled will
determine what financial aid can be kept on the student’s account, and what financial
aid must be returned to the DOE and/or the State. If there is a 90%, 75%, 50%, or 25%
adjustment to the student’s charges, the same adjustment will apply to any institutional
aid. Once the amount that must be refunded to the Title IV programs is determined,
the funding will be returned in the following order:
1. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan
2. Subsidized Federal Direct Loan
3. Federal Direct PLUS Loan
4. Federal Pell Grant
5. Federal SEOG
6. Other Title IV programs
7. Other federal, state, or private programs
8. Institutional programs
9. Student/Family
Repayment Policy
When a cash disbursement is made to a student because financial assistance exceeded
the direct institutional charges placed on the student's account and the student
withdraws, some of the cash disbursement given to the student may be required to be
repaid to the College to be refunded back to the programs. The amount to be repaid is
dependent on the percentage of time enrolled and the amount of assistance received.
Financial Aid Consequences of Withdrawal from a Term
A return of federal funds calculation must be performed when any student who
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received, or was eligible to receive, federal aid ceases to attend all classes in a term
prior to completing the term. Students are awarded aid with the assumption that they
will complete the entire period for which assistance was provided. When a student
withdraws from a term, federal and state regulations require the College to determine
whether funds must be returned based on the number of days actually completed versus
the number of days the student was scheduled to attend within the period.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
General Information and Policies
Academic Honor Code
All academic endeavors at Greensboro College are based on the expectation and
assumption that each student will uphold the highest principles of honesty and fairness.
This expectation and assumption finds expression in the Academic Honor Code, which
every student is committed to uphold.
1) The Academic Honor Code
Every student is honor bound to refrain from cheating.
Every student is honor bound to refrain from plagiarizing.
Every student is honor bound to refrain from lying.
Every student is honor bound to refrain from misusing library, laboratory or
computer equipment or materials.
Every student is honor bound to refrain from disruptive classroom behavior.
Every student is honor bound to comply strictly with all examination and
testing procedures as may be prescribed by the College, the faculty or
individual members of the faculty.
Every student is honor bound to report Academic Honor Code violations.
2) Administrative Procedural Guidelines
The following procedural guidelines have been established to assist those
involved with alleged violations of the Academic Honor Code in carrying out
their responsibilities.
A faculty member who suspects that a violation of the Academic Honor Code
has occurred may first wish to consult faculty who have expertise in a
particular area. For example, one may consult the chair of the writing
program if the suspected violation is plagiarism. If a faculty member suspects
that a violation has occurred, he/she must complete the Honor Code Violation
Report Form and contact the co-chairs of the Academic Honor Council by
email. At that point the co-chairs will determine whether or not the student has
previously accepted responsibility or been found responsible for a violation of
the Academic Honor Code. If the student has previously been found in
violation of the Academic Honor Code, the matter is referred to the Academic
Honor Council. If not, the faculty member will discuss the possible violation
with the student or request that the student be referred to the Academic Honor
Council.
I. Procedures to be followed if a faculty member chooses to discuss
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the matter with the student:
The faculty member contacts the student with the alleged violation
and arranges for a conference to discuss the possible violation of the
Academic Honor Code. The faculty member completes the Honor
Code Violation Report Form and meets with the student.
a) If the faculty member determines that no violation of the
Academic Honor Code has occurred, then no further action
is taken and no Honor Code Violation Report Form is
submitted.
b) If the student accepts responsibility for the alleged violation
and if the student has not previously accepted responsibility or
been found responsible for a violation of the Academic Honor
Code, the faculty member may determine the consequences for
the violation, up to and including the assignment of a failing
grade in the course. The faculty member completes the Honor
Code Violation Report Form, obtains the student’s signature
acknowledging his or her responsibility for the violation and
acceptance of the penalty, and forwards the form to the co-
chairs of the Academic Honor Council. The co-chairs file the
Honor Code Violation Report Form.
c) If the student declines to accept responsibility for the
alleged violation the matter is referred to the Academic Honor
Council. The faculty member completes the Honor Code
Violation Report Form and forwards it to the co-chairs of the
Academic Honor Council. The co-chairs will follow the
procedure stated below in section IIIa.
d) If the faculty member is unable to reach the student or the
student fails to meet with the faculty member and therefore
fails to sign the Academic Honor Code Report Form, the
completed Academic Honor Code Report Form will be sent to
the co-chairs who will follow the procedure stated below in IIa.
II. Procedures to be followed if a faculty member chooses not to
discuss the matter with the student and chooses to have the
matter handled by the co-chairs of the Academic Honor
Council:
a) The faculty member completes the Honor Code Violation
Report Form and forwards it to the co-chairs of the Academic
Honor Council. The co-chairs of the Academic Honor Council
will serve as the faculty member and notify the student in
writing of the alleged violation. This notification will contain
the time and date of a meeting. At the meeting, the student may
accept or decline responsibility for the violation. If the student
accepts responsibility, the co-chairs set the penalty, obtain the
signature of the student and complete the Honor Code Violation
Form. If the student declines to accept responsibility for the
alleged violation the co-chairs convene the Honor Council. If
the student fails to attend the meeting, that action will be treated
as acceptance of responsibility for the alleged violation. The
penalty will be determined by the co-chairs of the Academic
Honor Council and the Honor Code Violation Form will be
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completed.
III. Procedures to be followed if the student is referred to the
Academic Honor Council. Students are referred to the Academic
Honor Council if they have a previous violation on record, if they
have declined responsibility for an alleged violation, or if they have
failed to attend the meeting with the faculty member.
a) Administrative Conference: The co-chairs will arrange an
Academic Honor Council administrative conference with the
student to review the allegation and explain the Academic
Honor Council procedures. The student shall be informed
during this conference of the options available for resolution of
the allegation. If the student fails to attend the meeting, that
action will be treated as acceptance of responsibility for the
alleged violation. The penalty will be determined by the co-
chairs of the Academic Honor Council and the Honor Code
Violation Form will be completed. If one of the co-chairs of the
Academic Honor Council is the faculty member making the
allegation, or if both of the co-chairs are unavailable, the
alternate from the Academic Deans Council will serve as co-
chair.
b) Academic Honor Council Conference: Honor Council
members are convened to meet with the student to discuss the
alleged violation. If the student is found in violation of the
Honor Code and accepts responsibility for the alleged violation,
the Honor Council will determine the appropriate penalty. If
the student does not accept responsibility for the alleged
violation but is found to be in violation of the Honor code, the
Honor Council will determine the appropriate penalty. Failure
to attend the conference with the Honor Council will be treated
as acceptance of responsibility for the violation of the Honor
Code.
3. Academic Honor Council Composition
The Academic Honor Council is composed of three members of the faculty.
Two members of the Academic Deans Council serve as co-chairs, and one
faculty member is elected by the faculty at large. An additional member of
the Academic Deans Council is selected to serve as an alternate for the co-
chairs, and an alternate faculty member representative for the third Honor
Council seat is also elected by the faculty.
4. Honor Council Procedures
A. Rights of Students in Academic Honor Council Proceedings.
1) To receive notice of alleged violations from the faculty member
involved and/or one of the co-chairs of the Honor Council.
2) To receive notice of the date, time and place of the administrative
conference and meeting with the Academic Honor Council.
3) To have a Greensboro College student council representative present at
the meeting with the Academic Honor Council to serve as a student
advocate.
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4) To offer witnesses to the alleged violation(s) on his or her behalf before
the Academic Honor Council.
5) To speak on his or her behalf.
6) To have an explanation of the decision reached by the Academic Honor
Council.
A student who believes that the provisions of this section have not been
followed should notify the Dean of the Faculty in writing. Upon receipt of
such a complaint, the Dean of the Faculty will investigate the matter and
take appropriate action. The student shall be notified in writing of the Dean
of Faculty's decision regarding the complaint.
B. Guidelines for Meetings of the Academic Honor Council.
Meetings of the Academic Honor Council are closed to the public. In
addition to the members of the Honor Council, only the following are
allowed to attend: the student alleged to have violated the Academic
Honor Code, the Greensboro College student council representative
serving as a student advocate, and witnesses or persons who have been
asked to speak to the Council. All proceedings of the Academic Honor
Council are considered strictly confidential.
Cases are handled as they are received by the Academic Honor Council.
Normally, the Honor Council meets only during the fall and spring
semesters. Alleged violations of the Academic Honor Code that occur or
are reported during final exam time or the summer and require
consideration by the Academic Honor Council may be deferred until the
beginning of the next semester. If the Honor Council cannot be convened,
the student may petition the Vice President for Academic Affairs to
convene an emergency appointed Council.
5. Reporting an Infraction as a Student
Acknowledging an Honor Code violation is the first step in correcting it. A
student who witnesses or has knowledge of a violation must report the
violation to the course instructor involved, to the co-chairs of the Academic
Honor Council or to the Dean of the Faculty. Any student who witnesses or
has knowledge of a violation of the Academic Honor Code may also choose
to discuss the alleged violation with the offending student.
6. Penalties
Any violation of the Academic Honor Code is extremely serious. During the
conference with the involved faculty member, should the student acknowledge
a violation, the faculty member teaching the course in which the violation
occurred may impose penalties up to and including the imposition of a failing
grade in the course. If the case is referred to the Academic Honor Council,
the Council may, after review, impose penalties including, but not limited to:
a warning, the imposition of a failing grade in the course, suspension for one
or more semesters, and/or dismissal from the college. At its discretion, the
Academic Honor Council shall determine the beginning and ending dates of
any suspension. Any student suspended from the college for an Academic
Honor Code violation must reapply for admission. Readmission must be
approved by both the Scholastic Standing Committee and the Readmission
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Committee. Penalties of suspension and dismissal result in notations on the
student's official academic transcript, indicating that a violation of the
Academic Honor Code was the reason for the suspension or dismissal. If the
accused student is found to have violated the Academic Honor Code and
receives a penalty involving suspension or dismissal, the Vice President for
Academic Affairs shall review the matter. If the Vice President for Academic
Affairs agrees with the penalty recommended by the Honor Council, then the
student receives the penalty. The Vice President for Academic Affairs may, in
his or her sole discretion, impose a penalty different from the penalty
determined by the Academic Honor Council and/or change the beginning and
ending dates of any suspension set by the Academic Honor Council. There
shall be no appeal of the Academic Honor Council decisions, except as
provided herein. During any period of suspension for a violation, a student
may not be present on campus, may not receive credit toward graduation from
Greensboro College for courses taken at any institution, and may not
participate in College functions or student activities.
7. Records
The files of the Academic Honor Council are considered confidential and
access normally is restricted to the co-chairs of the Academic Honor Council,
the President of the College, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the
Dean of the Faculty, and the Executive Assistant to the Dean of the Faculty.
Members of the Academic Honor Council will have access to these files as
necessary.
8. Faculty/Academic Honor Council Administrative Procedures
A. Faculty members will complete the Honor Code Violation Report Form
and forward written communications concerning alleged violations to the
co-chairs of the Academic Honor Council.
B. The co-chairs of the Academic Honor Council will convene an
administrative conference with the student. The student will be notified in
writing of the alleged violation and the date, time, and place of the
conference. Every effort will be made to contact the student including
certified mail if needed.
C. Written reports of correspondence and administrative conferences,
including ones in which the student accused of a violation of the Academic
Honor Code did not attend, will be prepared by the co-chairs of the
Academic Honor Council and added to the student’s file. Actions of the
Honor Council are reported on the Honor Council Conference Report Form
which is then filed in the student’s file.
D. When necessary, the co-chair of the Academic Honor Council will report
any decisions/penalties to the Dean of the Faculty—those reached/imposed
both by individual faculty members and by the Academic Honor Council.
The co-chairs will document the actions of the Honor Council on the Honor
Council Conference Report Form which will be placed in the student’s file.
E. Co-chairs will report actions of the Academic Honor Council to the faculty
at the beginning of each semester.
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Policy on Granting Credit Hours
Academic credits are awarded to students upon the successful completion of approved
instructional courses, or by the demonstration of competency, demonstration of
proficiency, or fulfillment of learning outcomes equivalent to that provided by an
approved instructional course, as provided for by other credit granting policies
established by the institution and stated in this catalog.
Academic credit is the measure of the commitment a student is expected to devote to
learning for every week of study. Emerging delivery methodologies may necessitate
determining a unit of undergraduate or graduate credit through non-seat-time-based
methods. Such courses shall use demonstration of competency, demonstration of
proficiency, or fulfillment of learning outcomes to insure they are equivalent to courses
traditionally delivered in the classroom. Regardless of the method used to determine
undergraduate and graduate academic credit, the quality of student learning is the
primary concern of all Greensboro College faculty and administrators for awarding
academic credit. Quality of learning requires continuous evaluation and assessment of
student learning outcomes to justify awarding academic credit. It is Greensboro
College’s policy that quality of learning requires regular student attendance and
participation in an academic experience to justify awarding academic credit.
Credit hours refer to academic work successfully completed by students. Credit hours
awarded represent the accomplishment of intended learning outcomes that are verified
by evidence of student achievement. The policy on credit hours granted is an
institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:
(1) for undergraduate courses, one hundred and eighty minutes of classroom or
direct faculty instruction and a minimum of four hours of out-of-class student
work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for four semester hours of
credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
(2) for graduate courses, one hundred and eighty minutes of classroom or direct
faculty instruction and a minimum of six hours of out-of-class student work
each week for approximately fifteen weeks for three semester hours of credit,
or the equivalent amount of work over a different period of time; or
(3) at least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraphs (1) and (2)
(above) for other academic activities or instructional modes of delivery as
established by the institution, including distance education, hybrid courses,
face-to-face professional instruction, laboratory work, internships,
independent and directed studies, practica, art and theatre studio work, music
ensembles and lessons, student teaching fieldwork and student teaching
experiences, and other academic work leading to the award of academic credit
hours.
Alternative forms of credit are awarded in accordance with several traditional means of
evaluation. These means of evaluation include Advanced Placement Examinations
(AP), UExcel Examinations, internal challenge examinations, College level
Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education
Support (DANTES), portfolio review (experiential credit), institutional credit, and
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Reserve Officers’ Training Corp (ROTC). Academic credit may also be awarded for
military service and National Guard service training contingent on receipt and review
results of an official American Council on Education (ACE) report. Awarding of
academic credit for alternative experiences and activities is contingent upon the
evaluation of meeting established learning outcomes. (Please see the section of the
Catalog titled Alternative Forms of Credit.)
Academic credit is established by the faculty of the College and approved by the
academic administration, and if necessary, the Board of Trustees, of the College
through our established curriculum review processes. Faculty submit proposals for the
establishment of new courses and programs, the deletion of courses and programs, and
modifications to courses and programs as an essential element of learning outcomes
assessment. Their proposals are submitted to the Curriculum and Instruction
Committee (CIC), composed of duly elected faculty from each of the five academic
schools and chaired by the chief academic officer of the College. Librarians,
information technology specialists, the Registrar, personnel from our academic
advising and support unit, and people with other expertise sit on this committee as non-
voting human resources. The agenda and proposals of the CIC meetings are posted
electronically for public review and all CIC meetings are open to the entire College
community. Proposals are then reviewed for substantive content, including all
justifications for the amount of credit to be attached to a course or other academic
experience. Peer review of proposals results in several possible actions including
referral of the proposal back to its authors for clarification or more information, deferral
of the proposal for cause, a denial of recommendation of the proposal to the faculty for
reasons that are stated, or recommendation that the faculty adopt the proposal as
submitted or as amended during the CIC deliberations. If recommended to the faculty
for adoption, the proposal is then re-posted in its extant form for review by the entire
faculty. During a faculty meeting, the entire faculty then deliberate on the
recommended proposal from CIC. The faculty may then vote to refer, defer, deny, or
adopt the proposal – as recommended or as amended on the floor of Faculty Meeting.
All justifications and explanations provided for the granting of academic credit upon
successful completion of the course or academic experience are again reviewed by the
faculty during the last step in the process of institutionalizing modifications to the
College’s curriculum. Established course credit may only be modified by an academic
unit through our curriculum policies and procedures. When modifications to academic
credit are proposed, the standards outlined in the policies for the awarding of academic
credit established by the institution and presented above in this section in paragraphs
(1) and (2) are followed during all procedures.
Policies on granting credit hours are reviewed by the Curriculum and Instruction
Committee, the faculty as a whole, and the academic administrators of the College.
FERPA Privacy Information for Online Courses
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a federal law that requires colleges
to (1) give students access to their education records, and (2) keep personally
identifiable education records confidential with respect to third parties. Because the
online environment creates a record of student activity, it is subject to FERPA privacy
rights, unlike verbal exchanges in a physical classroom. Thus, the following policies
are in effect for students enrolled in the online OLM program and individual online
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courses.
Greensboro College officials have access to all online courses and the archived course
documents in order to carry out their job duties. When students submit information
electronically, the information is accessible to the faculty member who is teaching the
course and to other Greensboro College personnel on a need to know basis. If a class
assignment requires shared information among students, then such compositions of
students will be available to other students in the class. The public display of student
materials will always be identified by instructors prior to the posting of student
materials. Therefore, in online courses, discussions, postings, and some student works
are accessible to all students in class. However, public postings and student works will
not contain grades or other personal information.
Please take special note that students may not be protected by FERPA if they post on
social media sites information related to the course but not assigned as part of a course.
Authentication Procedures for Online Courses
The College demonstrates that the student who registers for online courses and
programs is the same student who participates in and completes the course or program
and receives the credit for the courses. The College verifies the identity of all students
who participate in coursework by using secure login and password codes and an
authentication technology and practice that verifying student identification.
All students will be issued a login code and password for entry into the College’s
student information system (Empower). Online courses primarily use Moodle as a
platform for course assignments, discussions, postings, and other activities, and
students will be provided login information for secure entry for each course. Work
submitted by students in online courses is also subject to authentication. Typically this
authentication will occur with major grading events such as tests and then randomly
throughout the session. If instructors desire an additional level of authentication they
will request this action through the Assistant Vice President for Information
Technology. In the event that a student does not properly authenticate her or his identity
when requested, then that student’s access to course work shall be blocked. The
instructor, in conjunction with the Assistant Vice President for Information
Technology, will then investigate to determine if a charge of violation of academic
honor code is warranted. The investigation into authentication failures will be initiated
within 72 hours of the event and a finding delivered within one week of the event.
College procedures regarding the reporting and administration of charges of academic
honor code violation are found in the section of this Catalog entitled Academic Honor
Code.
Greensboro College anticipates no projected additional student charges associated with
verification of student identity. Charges associated with verification procedures have
been built into existing tuition.
Grievance Procedures
The ideal academic community is one that is marked by mutual respect and a spirit of
collegiality. This goal can be achieved only when all members of the
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community -- students, faculty, administrators and staff -- commit themselves to act in
accordance with these principles. In addition, all members of the community must
commit themselves to resolve their differences with one another in such a way as not
to tear the fabric that holds the community together. This means, first, that individuals
should make every reasonable effort to resolve disagreements with the person involved
(and that the Dean of the Faculty ascertains that all parties have met and that all steps
have been taken to resolve the disagreement) before invoking the grievance procedures
outlined below. It also means that the individual initiating the grievance has the
responsibility to be truthful and accurate and respectful of the rights of those named in
the grievance. Finally, insofar as is possible, confidentiality should be maintained by
all those involved in the process.
It is the responsibility of the individual who first receives notification of a disagreement
(i.e., department chair, school dean, etc.) to ascertain that all parties have met and that
a reasonable effort has been made to resolve the disagreement. If such effort has not
been made, the individual will notify the Dean of the Faculty, who will take steps to
ensure that this expectation is met. The grievance procedures outlined in this document
are limited to those involving faculty members and students. Grievance procedures
involving other members of the College community are detailed in other College
documents. In addition, all grievances related to sexual harassment shall be handled
according to the procedures set forth in the College's policy on Sexual Harassment.
Every effort shall be made to complete the grievance process during the semester the
grievance is lodged. If resolution has not occurred, the process shall continue even
during the periods that the College is not in session until resolution occurs and everyone
involved has been notified.
The intent of these grievance procedures is to resolve disagreements, including grade
challenges, by utilizing the personnel of the College. However, if any party to a
grievance or the College itself intends to have legal counsel present at a meeting that
takes place pursuant to these procedures, that party shall notify, at least 72 hours in
advance, the other principals in the grievance who also are scheduled to attend that
meeting so that those principals also may be accompanied by legal counsel should they
so desire. Legal counsel may act in an advisory capacity only.
1. Student-Faculty Grievances Initiated by the Student
A. The student should make every reasonable effort to resolve disagreements
with the faculty member involved before invoking the grievance
procedures outlined below. The student must, as soon as possible after
the occasion of the disagreement, seek to meet personally with the faculty
member to resolve the disagreement. The student with the grievance may
be accompanied by another member of the College community if he or
she so desires.
B. Should every effort to resolve the disagreement fail, then the department
chair, with notification or referral to the school dean, shall act as mediator
of a discussion between the faculty member and the student.
C. Should such mediation fail, or should the faculty member or student
refuse such mediation, the student shall submit the grievance in writing
to the chair of the department in which the faculty member is teaching,
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with a copy to the Dean of the Faculty, no later than thirty calendar days
after the date grades have been mailed for the semester or term during
which the occasion for grievance occurred. The faculty member against
whom the grievance has been submitted shall have access to the written
complaint. If the chair of the department in which the faculty member is
teaching is not available to expedite resolution of the written grievance,
the Dean of the Faculty, with the approval of the faculty member, shall
designate the school dean to consider the grievance.
(i) If the faculty member is the department chair, the student should
contact the dean of the school in which the department chair teaches.
(ii) If the faculty member is the dean of the school, the student should
contact the Dean of the Faculty, who shall select another school dean
to consider the grievance.
(iii) If the faculty member is not affiliated with a school, the student
should contact the Dean of the faculty, who shall select a school dean
to consider the grievance.
(iv) If the instructor is a staff member, the student should contact the
Dean of the Faculty who shall select a school dean to consider the
grievance.
(v) If the faculty member is the Dean of the Faculty or the Vice President
for Academic Affairs, the chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee
shall convene a meeting of all school deans to consider the grievance.
(vi) If the faculty member is the President, the student should contact the
Vice President for Academic Affairs, who shall notify the Chairman
of the Board of Trustees to consider the grievance.
In all such grievance cases, upon receipt of a written complaint, a full
copy of these procedures shall be distributed by the appropriate
aforementioned designated personnel to all parties directly involved
in the grievance. In addition, a copy of the student's complaint shall
be sent to the faculty member by certified mail, return receipt
requested.
D. The department chair (or others as described above) shall meet with the
parties involved, appropriate witnesses, and others whose knowledge may
be relevant to the case. Following this, the department chair shall render
judgment in writing and submit such via certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the student, the faculty member and the Dean of the Faculty.
This judgment shall be rendered within thirty calendar days after the
grievance has been submitted to the department chair.
E. Either the student or the faculty member may appeal the judgment of the
department chair by indicating such in writing to the Dean of the Faculty.
Any appeal must be made in writing within seven calendar days after
receipt of the department chair’s judgment. After consultation with all
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involved parties, the Dean of the Faculty shall render judgment and
submit such in writing via certified mail, return receipt requested within
seven calendar days to the conflicting parties and the department chair. If
the faculty member is the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the
Dean of the Faculty, the decision of the school deans shall be
communicated in like manner to the student and the Vice President for
Academic Affairs, the Dean of the Faculty, and the President of the
College.
F. Grievance cases that are unfounded, unsubstantiated, and inconclusive
shall not be committed to the personnel file of the faculty involved.
G. Student-Requested Grade Changes
(i) Once the student has consulted with the course instructor concerning
the grade within 30-calendar days a student should employ the grievance
procedures described above.
(ii) Requests after thirty calendar days:
a. To request a grade change any time after thirty calendar days
after the start of the fall or spring semester following the
semester in which the grade was posted, the student must file a
Petition for Exception to Academic Policy.
b. The Academic Deans Council shall review the petition to request
a grade change after the time limit and make a judgment
concerning the validity and appropriateness of the request.
c. Should the Academic Deans Council decide that the request is
reasonable and appropriate, the Academic Deans Council shall
make a judgment to change or not change the student’s grade if
the grade change involves exceptions to procedural guidelines
(e.g. changing an “F” to a “W” or changing a “P” to a letter grade
after the time limit for such changes). If the grade change
request involves an evaluation of a student’s work for a course
in determining the grade, the Academic Deans Council shall
direct the student to follow the steps outlined in this policy (1.
A.-F.) for requests made within thirty calendar days of the start
of the fall or spring semester following the semester in which the
grade was posted. (Requests for grade reviews prior to thirty
days follow normal grievance procedure discussed above.)
2. Faculty-Student Grievances Initiated by the Faculty Member
A. The faculty member should make every reasonable effort to resolve
disagreements with the student involved before invoking the grievance
procedures outlined below. The faculty member should, as soon as
possible after the occasion of the disagreement, seek to meet personally
with the student to resolve the disagreement.
B. Grievances involving violations of the Academic Honor Code or
disruptive behavior in the classroom shall be submitted to the Academic
Honor Council and considered according to the policies and procedures
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of the Academic Honor Council. The faculty member may suspend a
disruptive student from class pending a hearing.
In all such grievance cases, upon receipt of a written complaint, a full
copy of the procedures of the Academic Honor Council shall be
distributed by the co-chairs of the Academic Honor Council to all parties
directly involved in the grievance.
C. Grievances involving non-academic behavior shall be handled according
to the provisions of the Student Conduct Code. A written statement of
the grievance shall be submitted to the Dean of Students who will initiate
the process.
In all such grievance cases, upon receipt of a written complaint a full copy
of the procedures related to violations of the Student Conduct Code shall
be distributed by the Dean of Students to all parties directly involved in
the grievance.
D. Should every effort to resolve the disagreement fail, then the department
chair, with notification or referral to the school dean, shall act as mediator
of a discussion between the faculty member and the student.
E. Should such mediation fail, or should the faculty member or student
refuse such mediation, the faculty member shall submit the grievance in
writing to the chair of the department in which the faculty member is
teaching, with a copy to the Dean of the Faculty, no later than thirty
calendar days after the date grades have been mailed for the semester or
term during which the occasion for grievance occurred. The student
against whom the grievance has been submitted shall have access to the
written complaint. If the chair of the department in which the faculty
member is teaching is not available to expedite resolution of the written
grievance, the Dean of the Faculty, with the approval of the faculty
member, shall designate the school dean to consider the grievance.
(i) If the faculty member is the department chair, the faculty member
should contact the dean of the school in which the department chair
teaches.
(ii) If the faculty member is the dean of the school, the faculty member
should contact the Dean of the Faculty, who shall select another
school dean to consider the grievance.
(iii) If the faculty member is not affiliated with a school, the faculty
member should contact the Dean of the Faculty, who shall select a
school dean to consider the grievance.
(iv) If the instructor is a staff member, the instructor should contact the
Department Chair or Program Coordinator who shall consider the
grievance.
(v) If the faculty member is the Dean of the Faculty or the Vice President
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for Academic Affairs, the chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee
shall convene a meeting of all school deans to consider the grievance.
(vi) If the faculty member is the President, the faculty member should
contact the Vice President for Academic Affairs who shall notify the
Chairman of the Board of Trustees who shall consider the grievance.
In all such grievance cases, upon receipt of a written complaint, a full
copy of these procedures shall be distributed by the appropriate
aforementioned designated personnel to all parties directly involved
in the grievance. In addition, a copy of the faculty member’s
complaint shall be sent to the student by certified mail, return receipt
requested.
F. The department chair (or others as described) shall meet with the parties
involved, appropriate witnesses, and others whose knowledge may be
relevant to the case. Following this, the department chair shall render
judgment in writing and submit such via certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the student, the faculty member and the Dean of the Faculty.
This judgment shall be rendered within thirty calendar days after the
grievance has been submitted to the department chair.
G. Either the student or the faculty member may appeal the judgment of the
department chair by indicating such in writing to the Dean of the Faculty.
Any appeal must be made in writing within seven calendar days after
receipt of the department chair’s judgment. After consultation with all
involved parties, the Dean of the Faculty shall render judgment and submit
such in writing via certified mail, return receipt requested within seven
calendar days to the conflicting parties and the department chair. If the
faculty member is the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the Dean of
the Faculty, the decision of the school deans shall be communicated in like
manner to the student and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the
Dean of the Faculty, and the President of the College.
H. Grievance cases that are unfounded, unsubstantiated, and inconclusive
shall not be committed to the personnel file of the faculty involved.
Procedures for Course Enrollment, Attendance, and
Examinations
Academic Advising
The academic advising program at Greensboro College enables students to plan and
implement an academic program that supports individual interests and objectives.
Students are assigned an academic advisor when they enter Greensboro College.
Advisors may assist students with registration procedures, academic planning, and
interpreting College policies. It is students' responsibility to make certain they meet all
program completion and graduation requirements.
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Academic Calendar
The standard Greensboro College calendar is based on the semester system. The fall
semester begins in August and ends in December. The spring semester begins in
January and ends in May. A full time course load is at least 6 credit hours per semester
for graduate students. The summer term is composed of two five-week sessions. The
complete standard calendar is located in this Catalog in the section entitled 2021-2022
Academic Calendar.
Academic Load
A graduate student must be registered for six credit hours in a semester or session to
be considered a full-time student. A graduate student must be registered for three credit
hours in a semester or session to be considered a part time student. The usual course
load for a full-time graduate student each semester is nine semester hours. The usual
course load for a graduate summer session is six semester hours.
Auditing
Students may audit a class if they do not want to receive academic credit for the course.
Regular registration procedures are followed. The deadline to request to audit a course
is the last day of the drop/add period for the term in which the course is offered.
Students who audit a course may not repeat the same course later for credit unless they
receive permission to do so from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Class Attendance
Students are expected to be present at all of their regularly scheduled classes and
laboratory appointments. When protracted absence has been caused by illness,
students may be given the privilege of making up lost work by arrangement with the
instructor. The burden of making up missed work rests with the student. All instructors
have an attendance policy that will be announced at the beginning of each semester,
included in the class syllabus, and filed with the Dean of the Faculty. Penalties for not
adhering to stated attendance policies will also be included in the class syllabus and
announced at the beginning of each semester. Any student who violates the attendance
regulations set forth in a course syllabus may be dismissed from the class, provided
that a warning of the intended action has been sent to the student. The student will
receive a grade of WN or FN, depending on the date of the dismissal from the class.
For more information, see the sections titled Course Withdrawal and Unofficial
Withdrawal.
All instructors are required to report to the Registrar any students who never attend
any class sessions during the first two weeks of a regular semester, or equivalent
timeframes for shorter terms. These students are then notified that they have been
reported as non-attenders. The students must initiate a withdrawal if they do not intend
to complete the course. Students who are not reported to the Registrar as non-attenders
are assumed to be attending classes.
Students who request modifications to attendance policies set forth by individual
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instructors as an accommodation for a documented disability must do so by following
procedures required by the Office of Academic Accessibility.
Course Changes
Students should not make any adjustments to their course schedules without discussing
these changes with their advisor as well as the Student Accounts and Financial Aid
Offices. Students who adjust their schedules without consulting their advisor do so at
their own risk. Courses that are dropped during the regular drop/add period are not
reflected on the academic transcript. Tuition charges and financial aid will be
reassessed after the drop/add period based on the student’s enrollment status at that
time.
Course Withdrawal
A student may withdraw from a regular course until the end of the eleventh week of a
fall or spring semester without academic penalty with a grade of W. Other deadlines
exist for short session courses. After the specified deadline, a grade of WF will be
assigned. A WF is calculated into the grade point average as an F.
Although they are not required to do so, instructors may choose to withdraw students
from courses for non-attendance. Students who are withdrawn from a course by the
specified withdrawal deadline for a course will receive a WN (withdrawal for non-
attendance). Students who are withdrawn after the specified deadline will receive a
grade of FN (failure for non-attendance). An FN is calculated into the grade point
average as an F. All withdrawal grades are listed on the student’s transcript. For more
information, see the section of this Catalog entitled Unofficial Withdrawal.
Tuition charges are not necessarily reduced by course withdrawals, and financial aid
may be affected. All questions about tuition and/or financial aid should be directed to
the Student Account Office and/or the Financial Aid Office.
Reported charges will be prorated immediately for any students who receive benefits
through the VA or Vocational Rehabilitation. The VA will not pay benefits to students
who withdraw from a course, or who are withdrawn from a course by the instructor.
Final Examinations
Final examination periods are scheduled are scheduled at the end of the fall and spring
semesters and at the conclusion of each summer session.
Final examination schedules will be sent to all students by the Registrar via
Greensboro College e-mail throughout each semester and summer session and will be
listed online on the College’s website. Students are expected to take the final exam
for each course as scheduled. If pressing issues necessitate a change, students may
request to take a final exam at a different time; however, instructors are not obligated
to accommodate the request. Students making a request to change the time of a final
examination must complete the Petition for Exception to Academic Policy form.
Recommendations and signatures of the student's advisor and the instructor are
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required before the Petition is submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
for action. All requests should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the beginning
of the final examination period. Instructors may not hold a final exam for an entire
class at a different time than listed on the final exam schedule issued by the Registrar
unless every student in the class agrees to the change.
Prerequisites, Concurrent Requisites, and Corequisites
A prerequisite is a course or requirement that must be satisfied before taking another
course. A concurrent requisite is a course or requirement that must be satisfied
concurrently, in the same term, with another course. A co-requisite is a course or
requirement that must be satisfied either before or during the same term as another
course. Prerequisites, concurrent requisites, and co-requisites are listed in individual
course descriptions in the section of this Catalog entitled Course Descriptions. Students
who enroll in a course without completing the appropriate requisites or obtaining
proper faculty approvals are subject to withdrawal from the course.
Registration
Students select their course schedules in consultation with faculty advisors and must
follow all registration procedures to receive credit. Registration for each semester or
summer term extends through the end of the drop/add period. Students’ initial
registration may not occur after the end of the specified drop/add period without an
approved Petition for Exception to Academic Policy; these students will be assessed a
late registration fee (see Late Registration Fee).
All students must be officially admitted or readmitted to Greensboro College before
they are eligible to register. Students who are not registered for any coursework by
the end of the drop/add period will not be registered unless a Petition for Exception to
Academic Policy has been approved. Because of financial and legal liability issues,
Greensboro College does not permit attendance in classes for which students are not
registered; therefore, students may not attend, or participate in, a class for which they
are not officially registered once the drop/add period is over.
Registration for a semester or a summer term is a binding contract with the student.
Once registered, students must officially withdraw from any class they cannot take, or
from the College if they are unable to attend at all, by following proper withdrawal
procedures (see Dismissal and Withdrawal Policies and Procedures).
Failure to complete required withdrawal procedures results in charges to the student's
account equal to 10 percent of the tuition that is due upon the end of the drop/add
period and also has academic consequences.
Restrictions on Online Course Enrollments for International
Students
International students who hold an F-1 visa and who have physical residence in the
United States are allowed to enroll in no more than one completely online course per
semester or summer session. This regulation has been established by the United States
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Department of State and Office of Homeland Security. International students residing
outside of the United States are not restricted by the Department of State or Office of
Homeland Security to the number of online courses in which they may enroll per term.
Grading System
The grades offered by Greensboro College for graduate students are as follows.
A Outstanding or Excellent
A-
B+
B Above Average
B-
C+
C Average
C-
F Failing
AU Audit
CO Carry Over
FN Failure for Non Attendance
I Incomplete
NC No Credit
NR Not Reported
P/F Pass/Fail
W Withdraw
WF Withdraw Failing
WN Withdrawal for Non Attendance
Audit (AU)
The AU grade is given for courses that the student has chosen to audit. The audit option
must be selected, or removed, by submitting the appropriate form to the Registrar's
Office by the last day of the drop/add period each term. The AU grade does not affect
the grade point average, nor does it grant any hours earned toward graduation. Courses
that are taken as an audit may not be repeated subsequently for credit. See the section
in this Catalog titled Auditing.
Carry Over (CO)
The CO grade is reserved for use in courses that may not always be completed in a
single semester. Included in this category are Piano Proficiency courses and
independent study or research courses. Students who receive a CO grade are given
one full semester to complete course requirements, at which time a final letter grade
will be assigned. If the requirements are not completed by the end of the next semester,
the student will receive a grade of F. Students working toward completion of a course
for which they received a CO grade are not considered “enrolled” at the College unless
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they are actively enrolled in classes for the current term.
Failure for Non Attendance (FN)
The FN grade indicates that a student has failed a course, due to excessive absences or
non-attendance. The FN grade is also used when an instructor withdraws a student
from a course due to excessive absences before a term ends, and the withdrawal occurs
after the deadline to withdraw from a course in that term without academic penalty.
Incomplete (I)
Instructors may submit a grade of Incomplete if students are unable to complete the
requirements of a course due to illness or if they have received appropriate permission
to extend coursework. Students must complete all coursework by the end of the sixth
week of the next semester, regardless of whether the student is enrolled. Unresolved
Incomplete grades are converted to an F at the end of the sixth week. Full responsibility
for the make-up rests with the student. Students working toward completion of a course
for which they received an Incomplete grade are not considered “enrolled” at the
College unless they are actively enrolled in classes for the current term.
No Credit (NC)
The NC grade may be used only for BKE 6900, ELE 6900, ENG 6900, REP 6900, or
SPE 6900 when the student needs an additional semester to complete the work for the
course. It is not a withdrawal grade. The NC grade is reserved for use when the student
will register for the course again in a subsequent term and will earn a final grade in that
second term. The NC grade may be assigned one time only for one of the courses listed
above and will remain on the transcript permanently. The NC grade does not affect the
grade point average, nor does it grant any hours earned toward graduation.
Not Reported (NR)
The NR grade is given in the rare case when there is a delay in the submission of the
final grade by the instructor. The NR grade does not affect the grade point average,
nor does it grant any hours earned toward graduation. The NR grade appears on the
academic transcript until the course is graded.
Pass/Fail (P/F)
ENG 6900, Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner: Final Project is the only graduate
course that is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Grades of P in Pass/Fail courses Pass/Fail
courses do not affect the grade point average, but do earn credit hours. Grade of
Grades of F in Pass/Fail courses are calculated as regular Fs in the grade point average.
Withdraw (W)
The W grade indicates that a student officially withdrew from a course prior to the
deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for a given term. The W does not affect
the student’s grade point average.
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Withdraw Failing (WF)
The WF grade indicates that a student officially withdrew from a course after to the
deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for a given term, or was withdrawn by
an instructor for reasons other than attendance. The WF counts in the student’s grade
point average the same as an F.
Withdrawal for Non Attendance
The WN grade indicates that a student was withdrawn from a course by an instructor
due to excessive absences, and the withdrawal occurred before the deadline for
withdrawing from courses without academic penalty. The WN does not affect the
student’s grade point average.
Repeated Courses
Students may repeat courses in order to improve their mastery of content in those
courses, as well as their cumulative grade point average. Courses must be repeated at
Greensboro College to improve their grade point average. The highest grade for a
repeated course is used in cumulative grade point averages. Although the lower grade
appears on the academic transcript, it is not calculated numerically into the grade point
average. Repeated courses may not be taken Pass/Fail, unless the course is offered only
on a Pass/Fail basis. The VA does not pay for repeated courses.
Grade Point Average
Students’ cumulative grade point average must be at least 3.0 in order to earn a degree.
Accepted transfer work from other institutions counts toward the number of credit
hours required for a degree, but it does not affect the cumulative grade point average.
Grades of CR, NC, P, S, W, WC, and WN do not affect the grade point average,
although the hours earned do count toward the total needed for graduation. Grades of
F (on a Pass/Fail course), FN, U, and WF are calculated and affect the grade point
average like a regular F.
Grade points are awarded for grades in the following manner, per semester hour:
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
F 0
FN 0
P 0
W 0
WF 0
WN 0
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The formula for calculating a semester/term grade point average is: the total number
of grade points earned in courses attempted that semester/term divided by the total
number of hours attempted for the semester/term.
The formula for calculating a cumulative grade point average is: the total number of
grade points earned in all courses attempted at Greensboro College divided by the total
number of hours attempted at Greensboro College.
Students can access their term and cumulative grade point averages online by their
Empower accounts.
The formula for calculating a major grade point average is: the total number of grade
points earned in all courses counting toward the major divided by all hours attempted
in the major, excluding those courses that are designated as “required related” courses.
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in their major, and a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, to earn a degree.
All grade point averages used for official Greensboro College transcripts,
determinations of honors, and any other academic records are determined by the
administrative software system in order to preserve consistency. Grade point averages
are not rounded up or down; they are recorded exactly as the calculations are
determined automatically.
Academic Records
Release of Student Information
The academic record of each Greensboro College student is confidential information
that is available only to those persons who have received written consent from the
student. For additional information, consult the section of this Catalog entitled Release
of Educational Records.
Transcripts
Students may obtain or have copies of their official transcript sent to anyone, including
other colleges, businesses or organizations, by completing the appropriate form in the
Registrar's Office, by submitting a written request or by completing a request online.
Written requests must include the student’s name, any former name(s), Greensboro
College ID number or social security number, the recipient’s name and complete
address where the transcript should be mailed, and the student’s signature. All official
transcripts are $10.00 each when they are requested directly from the College.
Transcripts can also be requested online through the National Student Clearinghouse
(NSC) at www.studentclearninghouse.org. Students who request transcripts through
the NSC will be charged the $10.00 transcript fee plus the NSC handling fee, which is
subject to change without prior notification to the student or the College. Official
transcripts will not be released when students owe a balance to Greensboro College or
they are in default, or delinquent, on repayment of their student loans. Payments that
are submitted for transcripts that cannot be released due to a balance on the student’s
account will be credited to the total owed to the College. Students whose accounts are
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subsequently cleared should submit a new request with the appropriate payment for
each transcript they request.
Transcripts will not be released in person to a third party unless the student provides
written authorization to the Registrar’s Office that specifically identifies the person to
whom the transcript is to be given.
Transcripts that are received from high schools and other colleges are the property of
Greensboro College and are for the College's use only. They will not be copied or
released to anyone, including the student.
Grade Reports
Grade reports are available online for all students at the close of each semester and
summer session. Records of progress for all students are maintained by the institution.
Students are responsible for providing their log-on and password information to
anyone whom they wish to have access to their grading information.
Transfer Policy
Greensboro College welcomes transfer students and will award transfer credit based on
policies outlined in this section. For information about specific policies, see Transfer
Credit from Regionally Accredited Institutions, Credit for College Courses Taken in
High School, Transfer Credit from Non-regionally Accredited Institutions, Transfer
Credit from Foreign Institutions, and Prior Approval for Courses to be Taken at Other
Institutions.
Graduate students may transfer up to nine semester hours of graduate credit from a
regionally accredited college or university for a graduate degree program. Students
pursuing any of the Graduate Certificates in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages may transfer in up to three hours of graduate credit (contingent on approval
by the Greensboro College Faculty).
Students are required to provide official academic transcripts from every institution
attended prior to Greensboro College from which a degree was earned. Additionally,
students must provide official transcripts from institutions from which transfer credit
may be awarded.
Transfer Credit from Regionally Accredited Institutions
Credit is awarded on an individual basis for courses that students complete at
regionally accredited institutions of higher education. The official evaluation of
transfer credit is processed in the Registrar’s office.
In some cases, a further review of a student’s transcript may be necessary to determine
the best application of a student’s credit. Examples include, but are not limited to, cases
where students intend to teach or when course work does not have a specific equivalent
to courses taught at Greensboro College. Such reviews typically occur after the fall or
spring drop/add period.
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Credit is awarded under the following conditions:
An official transcript from the other institution has been delivered to the
Greensboro College Registrar.
Courses must be comparable in content and discipline to those taught at
Greensboro College.
Courses must be taught by faculty with appropriate credentials.
A maximum of nine semester hours graduate hours may be transferred from a
regionally accredited college or university (three semester hours for student
pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages). Students cannot receive credit for a course more than once. If
they take the same course at two different institutions, they will receive credit
for it from the institution where it was first taken. Transfer credit will not be
awarded for courses that were taken at other institutions if the same courses
are taken at Greensboro College.
Courses must be graduate level courses.
Grades in courses must be B or higher.
While Greensboro College does not place a time limit to award credit;
coursework that was completed ten or more years ago may need to be re-taken
or updated to be applicable to general education or major requirements. Such
determinations are made by Greensboro College faculty in consultation with
the Registrar if it is determined that the content is outdated or not compliant
with current certification or program requirements. In such cases, the hours
awarded for the prior coursework become general elective credit.
Students who attend another institution will have credit awarded when an official
transcript is received by the Greensboro College Registrar. Students who intend to
enroll elsewhere during the summer are strongly encouraged to complete a Prior
Approval Form to ensure that the course will transfer to Greensboro College.
Transfer Credit from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions
To award credit from a non-regionally accredited institution, Greensboro College must
be able to determine that the coursework was comparable in content and level of
instruction to courses offered at Greensboro College and was taught by faculty with the
appropriate credentials. Students who wish to receive credit from non-regionally
accredited institutions are responsible for providing the Greensboro College Registrar
with a copy of the course syllabus from the year that the course was taken as well as an
Academic Catalog from the institution they attended for the year(s) they attended. For
example, students who attended a non-regionally accredited institution in 2010 must
provide a copy of that institution’s 2010 Academic Catalog rather than a copy of the
current year’s Academic Catalog.
Once all of the required documentation has been received, the Registrar will review it
to determine whether credit can be awarded in consultation with faculty and department
chairs as needed based on policies established by the Curriculum and Instruction
Committee. Students who seek credit for coursework from non-regionally accredited
institutions are entitled to request a review of decisions made about their transfer credit
by the Registrar or the faculty. Such requests would be considered by the Academic
Council.
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Transfer Credit from Foreign Institutions
To receive credit for course work taken at institutions outside of the U.S., students
must provide an official academic transcript with an official English translation and an
evaluation from a NACES approved evaluation service. In the extremely rare case that
students are unable to obtain an official transcript from their country, the College will
accept a certified copy of the transcript that is accompanied by an official English
translation and an evaluation from a NACES approved evaluation service. Transcripts
from international institutions that are already in English must still be accompanied by
an official evaluation from a NACES approved evaluation service. A complete listing
of NACES approved evaluation services can be found on-line at: www.NACES.org.
Prior Approval for Courses to Be Taken at Other Institutions
Greensboro College students who wish to attend a different institution during the
summer, or who wish to participate in a Study Abroad program and have transfer credit
awarded by Greensboro College, must receive approval prior to enrolling elsewhere.
Students should complete the Prior Approval Form in conjunction with their faculty
advisors and/or the Coordinator of the Study Abroad Program. The Prior Approval
Form is available in the Registrar’s office. Students who enroll elsewhere without
obtaining Prior Approval first do so at their own risk and cannot be guaranteed that
credit will be awarded.
As with any other form of transfer credit, students must enroll in courses that are
comparable in content to courses taught at Greensboro College and make a grade of B
or above to receive credit. Although the hours are added to a student’s record when
transfer credit is awarded, the grade point average is not affected.
Students cannot remove themselves from academic probation by attending another
institution. Students may not replace a Greensboro College course grade by repeating
that course at another institution. Credit is awarded only when an official academic
transcript is received by the Greensboro College Registrar.
Second Graduate Degree Requirements
A person who holds a graduate degree from another institution may earn a second
graduate degree from Greensboro College if the following conditions are met:
1. the first-earned graduate degree is from a regionally accredited college or
university; otherwise, the credits to be transferred in and applied to the second
degree must be validated by established Greensboro College policies and
procedures;
2. a maximum of 9 graduate semester hours earned from the first graduate
degree may be transferred in and applied to the second graduate degree in
accordance with Greensboro College’s transfer policy;
3. a minimum of 21 graduate semester hours is taken at Greensboro College;
and
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4. the student fulfills all requirements for a graduate degree at Greensboro
College.
A person who holds a graduate degree from Greensboro College may earn a second
graduate degree from the College if the following conditions are met:
1. a minimum of 9 new graduate semester hours that were not applicable to the
student’s first degree must be taken at Greensboro College;
2. a maximum of 9 graduate semester hours earned from other institutions may
be transferred in to apply to the second graduate degree, in accordance with
Greensboro College’s transfer policy; and
3. the student fulfills all requirements for a graduate degree at Greensboro
College.
Academic Progress
Academic Standing
All candidates who are enrolled in the graduate program and who have attempted at
least six hours at Greensboro College must attain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade
point average in order to be in good academic standing. Any of the following situations
will result in suspension from Greensboro College:
Failure to maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, unless the grade
point average is below 3.0 due to a first attempt of ENG 6900. The intent
of the graduate program is that ENG 6900 may be repeated one time. If,
after a second attempt of ENG 6900, the cumulative grade point average
remains below 3.0, suspension will result.
A grade of F, unless the F is earned in a first attempt of ENG 6900. The
intent of the graduate program is that ENG 6900 may be repeated one
time. A second grade of F in ENG 6900 would result in suspension.
Two or more grades of C, whether in one semester or over multiple
semesters. For students pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages, one grade of C will result in
suspension.
A candidate may be reinstated only one time as a result of appealing an academic
suspension. A second suspension results in automatic dismissal.
The academic progress requirements stated above apply to students in the Master of
Arts and the Master of Education programs. Students enrolled in one of the College’s
other post-baccalaureate programs and non-degree seeking students must satisfy
undergraduate academic progress requirements; see the section titled Academic
Progress in the Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog for details.
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Appeal Process for Academic Suspension
All students academically suspended from the College have a right of appeal. To
appeal, a student must write to the Scholastic Standing Committee, in care of the
Associate Vice President for Academic Administration, within the time period
designated in the letter of notification of academic withdrawal or suspension. If no
appeal letter is received, the College will assume that the student does not intend to
appeal and will release class and residence hall space, refunding any deposits. Students
are allowed to appeal in person before the Scholastic Standing Committee if they wish,
except in the case of readmission applicants who have been suspended from
Greensboro College for a semester or more. If the student wishes to appeal in person,
this should be stated in the letter of appeal. A written appeal is as valid as a personal
appearance.
Dismissal and Withdrawal Policies and Procedures
The Standards Review Committee is an ad-hoc committee consisting of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs, Associate Vice President for Academic
Administration, the President’s Chief of Staff and Compliance Coordinator, and Dean
of Students. The Committee may be convened by any member to address a student
concern that may arise that is not specifically covered by College policy. The Standards
Review Committee will review all cases of dismissals and administrative withdrawals.
Dismissal
The College reserves the right at any time to dismiss any student who fails to maintain
the required standard of scholarship, who willfully violates the rules and regulations of
the College, or whose general conduct convinces the administration that he/she has not
become adapted to this institution. Such dismissal shall be made by the Standards
Review Committee. A student who is dismissed under the provisions of this paragraph
may not apply for readmission to Greensboro College. Please see the Pride Guide for
more details. A student who is dismissed under the provisions of this paragraph may
appeal the dismissal to the President of the College within two business days of the
decision to dismiss the student.
Withdrawal
Administrative Withdrawal
The College reserves the right at any time to administratively withdraw any student
who, in the judgment of the College, fails to maintain the required standard of
scholarship or who willfully violates the rules and regulations of the College or whose
general conduct convinces the administration that the student has not become adapted
to this institution. The Standards Review Committee shall make such an administrative
withdrawal. A student who is administratively withdrawn under the provisions of this
paragraph may apply for readmission to Greensboro College; any conditions under
which a readmission will be considered will be outlined in writing to the student. Please
see the Pride Guide for more details. A student who is administratively withdrawn
under the provisions of this paragraph may appeal the dismissal to the President of the
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College within two business days of the decision to administratively withdraw the
student.
Voluntary Withdrawal or Transfer
Once a student has been formally registered and desires to completely withdraw from
all courses, it is necessary to do so in writing. Students should obtain a withdrawal
form from the Dean of Students and complete an exit interview.
Students who withdraw on their own initiative will be governed by the following academic
policies: Withdrawal from courses through the end of that term’s drop/add period will result
in the deletion of the courses from the academic record. Students withdrawing from courses
beginning the first day after that term’s drop/add period through the term’s published
deadline to withdraw without academic penalty will receive grades of W. A grade of W
does not compute in the grade point average. Students withdrawing after the term’s
published deadline to withdraw without academic penalty will receive grades of WF. A
grade of WF computes in the grade point average as a grade of F. Students withdrawing
completely from Greensboro College on their own initiative should consult the section of
this Catalog entitled Refund Information for the refund policy.
If a student withdraws completely from the college and then decides to re-enroll, he/she
must re-apply for admission through the Admissions Office. Re-enrollment may be granted
pending good status with Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Student Development, and the
Registrar.
Medical Withdrawal
To be considered for a medical withdrawal, a student must obtain documentation from
a health care provider to accompany a letter to the Dean of Students. Students seeking
a partial or full medical withdrawal need the approval of the Dean of Students. Students
approved to withdraw for medical reasons through the term’s published midpoint will
receive a grade of W with no academic penalty. Students withdrawing medically after
the published deadline for course withdrawal without academic penalty will receive
grades of either W or WF, depending upon their progress in their courses. This
information will be obtained directly from the instructors by the Registrar’s Office. If
approved, refunds will be determined according to the refund policy for medical
withdrawals. Consult the section of this Catalog entitled Refund Information.
Readmission may be contingent upon assessment and documentation from an outside
medical professional.
Unofficial Withdrawal
The following grades shall be assigned to students whose lack of class attendance
affects their performance.
If a student is withdrawn from a class by the professor due to excessive
absences prior to the deadline to withdraw from a class without penalty, then
that student shall receive a final grade of WN (Withdrawal for non-attendance)
by the professor. The WN grade does not affect the academic grade point
average.
If a student is withdrawn from a class by the professor due to excessive
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absences after the deadline to withdraw from a class without penalty, then that
student shall receive a final grade of FN (Failure for non-attendance) by the
professor. The FN grade calculates in the academic grade point average as an
F.
If a student remains enrolled in a class for an entire term and has failed the
class because his or her lack of attendance in that class has had a direct and
substantial negative effect on the final grade, then that student shall receive a
final grade of FN (Failure for non-attendance). The FN grade calculates in the
academic grade point average as an F.
If, at the end of a semester, a student has received all grades of FN and/or WN,
then it shall be determined that the student has unofficially withdrawn from
the College and his/her name shall be given to the Senior Director of Student
Financial Services for Federal financial aid eligibility determination and to the
Dean of Students for withdrawal processing.
Leave of Absence
The Leave of Absence is an available option for students in graduate programs,
licensure plus programs, or the Piedmont Alternative Licensure (PAL) program who
need to stop their enrollment at the College but intend to continue their academic
program at Greensboro College within the next semester or academic year. A Leave
of Absence allows a student to break enrollment for one or two consecutive terms
(specifically a fall semester, a spring semester, and/or a summer.) It is not necessary
to request a Leave of Absence if the only term a student will miss is a summer term.
Students approved for a Leave of Absence can re-enroll without applying for
readmission if they return in the specified time frame. A Leave of Absence will not
defer payments on any student loans that are due during the absence.
In order to be approved for Leave of Absence, students must request a Leave of
Absence before the first day of class of the semester they are requesting a Leave of
Absence and be eligible to return to Greensboro College and be in good academic,
financial, and judicial standing with the college. Additionally, students may not take
college courses at other institutions while on a Leave of Absence; if they do, then they
must apply for readmission to Greensboro College when they wish to return. Students
should see the Dean of Students to request a Leave of Absence. The Dean of Students
grants final approval for all requests for Leave of Absence. Students may request a
Leave of Absence at any point in the semester for the next semester; however, the
request will not be acted upon until after final grades for the semester are received. The
Leave of Absence period begins at the start of the next semester. The Dean of Students
will notify students requesting Leave of Absence in writing whether they have been
approved for Leave of Absence status.
Military Leave of Absence
Greensboro College recognizes that some students may be active members or reservists
in a branch of the armed forces. If such students provide documentation to the Registrar
that their service obligation will interrupt a term in which they are actively enrolled and
the Registrar confirms that satisfactory academic progress was being made prior to the
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interruption of their studies, appropriate accommodations will be arranged so that the
students can complete the course(s) they were taking at the time of the interruption.
Accommodations could include completing course(s) online or the assignment of a
grade extension, CO (Carry Over), to allow the student extra time to complete
course(s).
Additionally, an appropriate accommodation may be a Military Leave of Absence until
such time as they can return to the College in a subsequent new term. Punitive grades
will not be issued when a Military Leave of Absence is granted. The appropriate
accommodation(s) will be decided by the individual course instructors, based on what
is reasonable for a given course.
Removal from Residence Halls, Suspension or Dismissal for Disciplinary Reasons
Students who are suspended or dismissed from Greensboro College for disciplinary
reasons through the term’s published midpoint will receive a grade of W with no
academic penalty. Students who are suspended or dismissed from Greensboro College
for disciplinary reasons after the published deadline for course withdrawal without
academic penalty will receive grades of W or WF, depending upon their progress in
their courses. This information will be obtained directly from the instructors by the
Registrar’s Office. A student removed from the residence halls, suspended or dismissed
from Greensboro College for disciplinary reasons will not be entitled to a refund of any
tuition, fees, or room and board charges.
Petition for Exception to Academic Policy
Students who, after consultation with their advisor, believe that an exception to an
academic policy or procedure is warranted, should petition for such exception. Petition
for Exception to Academic Policy forms and instructions for filing a petition are
located in the Registrar's Office. A completed petition form will be reviewed by the
appropriate person or committee for a decision on whether the exception will be made.
Approval is not guaranteed.
Academic Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, was organized to
recognize excellence in education. Those elected to membership exhibit the ideals of
scholarship, high personal and professional standards, and promise in teaching. It
encourages improvement, distinction in achievement and contributions to education.
Selection as a member of Kappa Delta Pi is based on high academic achievement, a
commitment to education as a career and a professional attitude that assures steady
growth in the profession.
The Psi Mu Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi was installed on October 19, 1997. Students
who have been accepted into the Teacher Education Program, have a minimum grade
point average of 3.50 (undergraduate students) or 3.75 (graduate students) in all
courses taken at Greensboro College and exhibit leadership skills are eligible for
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membership.
First Citizens Bank Global Communication Center
The First Citizens Bank Global Communication Center supports Greensboro College
students in their development as versatile communicators in a diverse, media-rich
world through a range of services, resources, and programming.
Professional consultants offer assistance in the areas of writing, speaking, and
producing digital media projects, with a choice of online or in-person sessions that are
free for the Greensboro College community. A web-based appointment system allows
students to reserve time slots with our consultants. We also serve walk-ins whenever
possible.
Located on the garden level of the James Addison Jones library, center features a video
studio; a podcasting studio; a lobby with a video wall; and computers loaded with
Adobe and other media software. Video, audio, and portable digital equipment can be
checked out with a Pride card. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring in
food and beverages while enjoying the center’s comfortable, café-style seating.
In fall and spring semesters, the center delivers diverse programming to promote
students’ exploration of multimodal communication techniques in academic,
professional, and personal contexts. Workshops, reading groups, guest speaker series,
the GCC Fellows program, student contests, and external partnerships with the local
community offer opportunities to meet new people, make new connections, and refine
the soft skills most highly valued in the modern workplace.
Commencement and Diplomas
Participation in Commencement Ceremonies
Students must submit a Graduation Application to the Registrar’s Office prior to their
intended graduation. Deadlines for submission are stated on the Graduation
Application form, which may be found in the Registrar’s Office.
Commencement ceremonies are held in May each year after the spring semester. The
ceremonies signify the culmination of the academic year and are held in a traditional
and dignified way to honor the graduates. Students are invited to participate in the
ceremonies following completion of all degree requirements. Students who finish
requirements in the preceding August or December are invited to participate in the May
Commencement ceremonies following degree completion.
Official graduation dates are listed on students’ transcripts and diplomas. The official
graduation dates are listed below.
May graduation: the date of the Commencement Ceremony
August graduation: August 15
December graduation: December 31
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In order to graduate from Greensboro College and to be eligible to participate in
Commencement, graduate students must complete all degree requirements (see Degree
Requirements). In addition to the academic requirements, all financial obligations to
the College must be met.
Diplomas
Each student’s name will be printed on his/her diploma as the student requests on the
Graduation Application. In the absence of a Graduation Application, the student’s full
name will be printed on the diploma as it is recorded in the College data system by the
Registrar’s Office. The degree being awarded is printed on the diploma.
Students will receive their diplomas after verification of successful completion of all
academic degree requirements and financial obligations to the College. Students who
graduate in May will receive their diplomas during the Commencement ceremony.
Students who do not participate in the Commencement ceremony, and those who
graduate in August or December, will be mailed their diplomas and should indicate the
addresses for mailing on their Graduation Applications. Students who need to have
diplomas mailed to addresses outside the United States are responsible for mailing
costs. Students may pick up their diplomas in person as well by contacting the
Registrar’s Office.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Academic Organization
The academic program is organized into five schools and the library. These are the
Schools of the Arts, Business, Humanities, Sciences and Mathematics, Social Sciences
and Education, and the James Addison Jones Library. Each school consists of program
areas of related academic departments. Members of the faculty belong to the school
or library in which they perform their primary teaching duties.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology, Ethics, and Culture and the Master of Arts
(M.A.) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programs are housed in
the School of Humanities. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees in Birth to
Kindergarten Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education are housed in
the School of Social Sciences and Education. The Master of Arts in Teaching
(M.A.T.) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is shared by these two
Schools. The full time faculty and disciplines included in each School are listed below
in the section titled Academic Schools.
The ongoing responsibility for the content of the academic program resides with the
faculty and the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, which reports to the faculty.
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee, chaired by the Vice President for
Academic Affairs, consists of five school representatives. Two student representatives
also have voting privileges.
School Deans
Prof. Josephine M. Hall, Dean, School of the Arts
Dr. William K. MacReynolds, Dean, School of Business
Dr. Michelle Plaisance, Dean, School of Humanities
Dr. Stuart Davidson, Dean, School of Sciences and Mathematics
Dr. Natasha W. Veale, Dean, School of Social Sciences and Education
Dr. Jessica G. Sharpe, Dean of the Faculty
Matters of curriculum listed in this Catalog, such as degree requirements and the
individual course offerings, are subject to approval by the faculty.
Academic Schools
Daniel J. Malotky, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jessica G. Sharpe, Dean of the Faculty
The two Schools that serve the graduate programs are listed below, with the Deans,
Department Chairs, and full time faculty in each School identified. Personnel listed
in this section are accurate at the time of publication.
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School of Humanities
Michelle Plaisance, Dean, School of Humanities
Kathleen Keating, Chair, Department of English, Communication and Media Studies
Allison L. Palmadessa, Chair, Department of History
Jason A. Myers, Chair, Department of Religion, Ethics and Philosophy
Professors: L. Wayne Johns, English
Kathleen Keating, English
Daniel J. Malotky, Religion, Ethics and Philosophy
Allison L. Palmadessa, History
Michelle Plaisance, English and Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages
Associate Professors: Elena T. King, English and Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages
Jason A. Myers, Religion, Ethics and Philosophy
Assistant Professors: Robert W. Brewer, Religion
Heather E. Chacón, English
Colleen F. Colby, English and Communication Studies
Henry S. Kuo, Religion, Ethics, and Philosophy
Visiting Assistant
Professor Jason M. Stroud, History
School of Social Sciences and Education
Natasha W. Veale, Dean, School of Social Sciences and Education
Rebecca F. Blomgren, Chair, Department of Education
Victor E. Archibong, Chair, Department of Political Science and Legal
Administration
Kristin A. Sheridan, Chair, Department of Psychology
John W. Barbrey, Chair, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Professors: Victor E. Archibong, Political Science
Rebecca F. Blomgren, Education
Susan D. Connelly, Education
Lawrence D. Czarda, Public Administration
Natasha W. Veale, Special Education
Associate Professors: John W. Barbrey, Criminal Justice
Nicolás Eilbaum, Sociology and Criminal Justice
G. Todd McElroy, Psychology
Kristin A. Sheridan, Psychology
Assistant Professor: Molly A. Riddle, Elementary Education
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The Graduate Program at Greensboro College
Greensboro College offers graduate degrees in these disciplines:
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology, Ethics and Culture
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (as part of the Licensure Plus program; see below)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Birth-Kindergarten Education, Elementary
Education, or Special Education
The College also offers Licensure Plus programs, each of which consists of two parts.
Step One leads to initial licensure in a discipline, and Step Two leads to a master’s
degree and eligibility for a Master’s license in the discipline. The Licensure Plus
programs and disciplines are listed below:
Licensure Plus Program, Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Licensure Plus Program, Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Birth-Kindergarten
Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education (General and
Adapted)
Greensboro College offers certificates that include graduate-level courses and
advanced study in the disciplines as listed below:
Advanced Certificate in Religious Studies
Graduate Certificate in the Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education for Emerging Bilinguals
Graduate Certificate in Online ESOL Teaching and Technology
Graduate Certificate in Adult Education for English Learners
Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Abroad
Graduate Certificate in Literacy in Education
Graduate Certificate in Social Justice Through Education
For descriptions of these graduate programs and the curricular requirements for each,
see the section of this Catalog titled Curriculum.
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CURRICULUM
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology, Ethics and Culture
Program Description
The Master of Arts (Theology, Ethics, and Culture) is an academic graduate degree that
enables students to pursue advanced work in the disciplines of theology, Christian
ethics, and biblical studies, focusing on how these disciplines are inextricably related
to life in its variety of contemporary forms. The Master of Arts (Theology, Ethics, and
Culture) at Greensboro College develops a unique perspective that brings together
theology and cultural attentiveness, literacy, and engagement, combining these foci
with Christian ethics and biblical studies in a way that is academically rigorous and
practically transformative for church, society, and the academy.
The Master of Arts (Theology, Ethics, and Culture) is designed to provide specialized
academic training that equips students who desire focused area(s) of learning at the
graduate level, who are seeking to advance within higher academia beyond the M.A.
(Theology, Ethics, and Culture) into further graduate study, and/or those who are in
preparation for one of the many forms of Christian ministry, witness, or service.
Degree Requirements
The minimum requirement for the M.A. (Theology, Ethics, and Culture) degree is the
successful completion of thirty-six credit hours in addition to passing a written
comprehensive examination. A thesis research option is available to students who are
admitted to the program with a 3.25 GPA or higher. The minimum requirement for the
M.A. thesis research program is the successful completion of thirty-six credit hours,
including three credit hours devoted to bibliographical research and thesis completion.
Students who complete the Master of Arts (Theology, Ethics, and Culture) degree will
be able to articulate a theological understanding of faith as lived, beyond traditional
attempts to reduce faith to propositions and mere abstract belief. The aim is to provide
time, space, and opportunity to cultivate broader thinking about the ways in which faith
takes shape within the daily fabric of life. For this reason, the goal of our theological,
ethical, and biblical study is to draw attention to the significance and relevance of the
meaning of faith within the world.
The Master of Arts degree in Theology, Ethics, and Culture requires the successful
completion of 36 hours of coursework. A maximum of 9.0 hours of transfer credit may
be applied to the requirements for degree completion. Classes may be offered in
traditional, online, or hybrid formats.
18.0 credit hours of core classes are required for all candidates, which are drawn from
the list below:
Core Requirements (18 credit hours)
• REP 5000 or REP 5010 (3 credit hours)
• REP 5020 or REP 5030 (3 credit hours)
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• REP 5100 (3 credit hours)
• REP 5600 (3 credit hours)
• ETH 5610 (3 credit hours)
• REP 5200, REP 5210, REP 5250, or REP 5500 (3 credit hours)
The program also requires the successful completion of 18.0 credit hours of elective
courses chosen from the list of courses below. 12.0 of the credit hours must be at the
6000 level. Students must take at least one course from each category: Ethics, Biblical
Studies, and Theology. Students pursuing the M.A. thesis degree option must take REP
6900 during their final semester in the program, which will replace one of the six
elective courses required of the non-thesis students.
Ethics Electives
• REP 6610 (3 credit hours)
• REP 6630 (3 credit hours)
• REP 6650 (3 credit hours)
Biblical Studies Electives
• REP 5000 or REP 5010 (3 credit hours)
• REP 5020 or REP 5030 (3 credit hours)
• REP 6000 (3 credit hours)
• REP 6010 (3 credit hours)
• REP 6050 (3 credit hours)
Theology Electives
• REP 6100 (3 credit hours)
• REP 6150 (3 credit hours)
Comprehensive Exam
Non-thesis degree seeking students must pass a comprehensive exam to graduate.
Thesis Research Project
Students are allowed to pursue the thesis research project by demonstrating the
necessary facility with the writing process in their first year of study. Preparation for
writing the thesis, such as attention to research methods, will be built into the elective
courses. Each student is required to write a thesis research paper that centers on a topic
of the individual student’s interest, within the confines of subjects that at least broadly
address theology, ethics and culture. The paper will be submitted during the final
semester of study, fulfilling the thesis research portion requirement of the degree
program. The bibliographical research and thesis project is counted as a three hour
credit course (REP 6900) that is required for graduation.
Advanced Certificate in Religious Studies
Students who would like to earn an Advanced Certificate in Religious Studies can do
so by completing the 18.0 credit hour core requirement plus three elective classes at
the 6000 level.
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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages
Program Description
This 30 semester-hour program consists of 15 hours of language and culture; 9 hours
of pedagogy; and 6 hours of research. The M.A. program is designed to allow
candidates flexibility with regard to the number of courses they wish to take each
semester; however, the program must be completed within three years of the start
date. With careful planning, a student can complete the program in as few as 13
months. Options are available to study entirely online or to attend a residential
summer program. Toward the end of their studies, candidates will write and present a
final project based on second language acquisition theory and/or pedagogical theory
related to the field.
This curriculum has been developed in accord with international TESOL, Carolina
TESOL, and NCDPI guidelines. NOTE: The M.A. itself does not carry licensure.
The goals and objectives of the Master of Arts program are as follows:
Greensboro College affords graduate students the best educational opportunities to
obtain the content knowledge, the skills, and the dispositions needed to become
reflective practitioners who use research-based teaching methods, value differences,
and engage in life-long learning. Stimulated by the spirit of critical inquiry, graduate
students engage in the learning process as an ongoing preparation for life in the larger
community. In order to meet these goals, students will:
study theory and principles of various aspects of language and learning in a
multicultural context and from a multicultural perspective;
demonstrate advanced mastery of the intellectual skills of analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation;
apply theoretical, philosophical, and research bases to improve student learning
and/or workplace effectiveness;
demonstrate skills, strategies, and practices related to language, culture, pedagogy,
curriculum, and assessment;
develop a final project that relates theory to practice;
reflect upon their work as professionals.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
requires the successful completion of 30 hours of coursework that includes the
following:
(1) Seven courses required of all candidates:
ENG 5300 English Grammar (3)
ENG 5310 General Linguistics (3)
ENG 5430 Reading and Writing for the English Language Learner (3)
ENG 6150 Introduction to Educational Inquiry (3)
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ENG 6500 The Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (3)
ENG 6510 Practicum in the Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages (3)
ENG 6900 Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner: Final Project
(2) Three additional courses, based on research interest, academic background, and
workplace/teaching experience. These courses will be selected from the available
electives with an ENG or EDU prefix in the Greensboro College Graduate
Academic Catalog.
(3) Additional degree requirements include:
an acceptable final project, approved by a supervising TESOL faculty
member.
the presentation of the student’s final project in a college-wide forum or
approved academic forum.
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
no more than one grade of C.
no grade of F, unless it is in the first attempt of ENG 6900.
Upon graduation, the title of the student’s thesis/project completed for ENG 6900 will
be printed on the student’s transcript. Students should be aware that space for this title
is limited to 100 characters.
Specialized Graduate Certificates in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Program Description
Greensboro College offers six unique Graduate Certificates, designed to allow for
specialization within the broader field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages. These 12-graduate semester-hour programs lead to specialized Certificates
in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, not to a degree, and are designed
to prepare candidates to teach English to speakers of other languages in a variety of
professional contexts. The 12-hour Certificate also enables candidates who already
have a Master of Arts degree in another field such as English to seek employment at
post-secondary institutions. The required coursework covers language teaching
methodology, the nature of language, the structure of English, second language
acquisition, intercultural communication, and, in some cases, a practicum experience.
The 12 graduate semester hours required for the certificates may be applied toward the
M.A. in TESOL at Greensboro College. Transfer credit in a Certificate is limited to one
approved 3-hour graduate course at a regionally accredited institute of higher education
and approved by the program director. Students can earn more than one Certificate,
but they may not count a course toward more than one Certificate. Course substitutions
can only be made at the discretion of the program director. Note: The Certificate is not
equivalent to the M.A. or M.A.T. degree nor does the Certificate carry teaching
licensure.
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The deadline for M.A. or M.A.T. degree-seeking students to declare a certificate as part
of their program is the end of the drop/add period for the last term of the certificate.
Certificate Programs and Their Course Requirements
Graduate Certificate in the Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages
ENG 5300 English Grammar (3)
ENG 5310 General Linguistics (3)
ENG 6500 The Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3)
ENG 6510 Practicum in the Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (3)
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education for Emerging Bilinguals
ENG 6320 Language Acquisition (3)
ENG 5430 Reading and Writing for the English Language Learner (3)
BKE 6320 Analysis and Design of Early Childhood Environments: Assessment,
Teaching and Learning Strategies (3)
EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
Graduate Certificate in Online ESOL Teaching and Technology
ENG 6530 Online Pedagogy and Course Development (3)
ENG 6540 Technology-Assisted Language Learning (3)
ENG 6500 Pedagogy in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3)
ENG 6510 Practicum in the Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (3)
Graduate Certificate in Adult Education for English Learners
ENG 5360 Adult Learners in TESOL (3)
ENG 5340 Academic Writing for ELLs (3)
ENG 5370 Metacognition as a Tool for Language Learning (3)
ENG 6500 Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages -or-
ENG 6330 Language Acquisition (3)
Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics
ENG 5310 General Linguistics (3)
ENG 5380 L2 Classroom Discourse (3)
ENG 6330 Language Acquisition -or- ENG 6310 Descriptive Linguistics (3)
ENG 5300 English Grammar -or- ENG 6310 Descriptive Linguistics (3)
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Abroad
ENG 5330 Language and Culture (3)
ENG 6500 Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3) -or-
ENG 5430 Reading and Writing for ELLs (3)
ENG 6520 Advanced Practicum in Teaching in Global Contexts (3) -or-
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ENG 6510 Practicum in the Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages (3)
ENG 6530 Online Pedagogy and Course Development (3)
Admission and Retention Requirements
For admission and retention requirements for the Graduate Certificates in TESOL,
please see the sections titled Admission Requirements and Academic Standing.
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Program Description
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs in Birth to Kindergarten Education,
Elementary Education, Special Education (General Curriculum), and Special Education
(Adapted Curriculum) are designed to serve individuals who already hold valid
teaching licenses and wish to pursue a master’s degree.
The M.Ed. programs represent a balance of courses distributed between professional
studies and specialty studies. In teacher education programs, to which all candidates
must be admitted, professional studies courses are the general core of shared courses
taken by all candidates; specialty studies courses are the major area courses taken by
candidates seeking licensure in a specific area.
Master of Birth to Kindergarten Education
Professional Studies Courses 12 semester hours
Specialty Studies Courses 18 semester hours
Total Program: 30 semester hours
Master of Elementary Education
Professional Studies Courses 15 semester hours
Specialty Studies Courses 15 semester hours
Total Program: 30 semester hours
Master of Special Education (General or Adapted Curriculum)
Professional Studies Courses 12 semester hours
Specialty Studies Courses 18 semester hours
Total Program: 30 semester hours
All graduate students are required to complete their Master’s Degree programs within
three years of their start date. All M.Ed. candidates are strongly encouraged to begin
their programs either in the summer or fall in order to complete within two years and
maintain continuous enrollment.
Admission to Teacher Education
All M.Ed. candidates must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program by the second
semester of enrollment or by the completion of nine semester hours of coursework.
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Applications for admission to the Teacher Education Program are available from the
Office of Teacher Education, Proctor Hall East, Room 108. Admission to Greensboro
College does not constitute admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Teacher Education Program Admission requirements include the following:
1. A minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average including prior coursework;
2. A favorable recommendation from a graduate faculty member;
3. Submission of GRE or MAT scores;
4. Completion of the Application for Teacher Education and the accompanying Legal
Status and Policy Statements;
5. Membership in an approved professional organization. Consult your licensure area
or the Office of Teacher Education for additional organizations.
Upon successful completion of these requirements, applications will be considered by
the Teacher Education Program submitted to the Teacher Education Committee. This
Committee, in the exercise of its professional judgment, determines admission to the
program.
The goals and objectives of the Graduate Programs in Education are as follows:
Greensboro College affords graduate candidates with the best educational opportunities
to obtain the knowledge and dispositions needed to become reflective practitioners who
value differences, utilize best practices, and engage in life-long learning. Stimulated by
the spirit of critical inquiry, graduate candidates engage in the learning process as an
ongoing preparation for life in the larger community. In order to do this, candidates
will:
demonstrate advanced mastery of the intellectual skills of analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation;
apply theoretical, philosophical, and research bases to improve student learning;
develop a philosophical and theoretical foundation that guides the application of
best educational practices;
study a common core of knowledge in the areas of educational foundations,
educational psychology, research methods, and ethics;
acquire a deeper understanding of the developmental needs of students in order to
employ teaching practices attuned to individual, cultural, ethnic, economic, and
learning differences;
develop and vary teaching strategies in order to create learning environments that
respect, welcome, and meet the learning needs and interests of all students;
develop an action-research project that relates theory to practice in order to
improve teachers’ educational practices and effectiveness;
develop, apply, and reflect upon content/pedagogical knowledge and instructional
skills that connect subject/discipline knowledge to the interests and needs of all
learners;
develop the skills in problem solving and collaboration useful for working with
colleagues as well as with students and their parents;
develop and apply skills to assume leadership roles in their classrooms, schools,
communities, and professional organizations;
reflect upon their work as professionals.
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Degree Requirements:
Master of Education in Birth to Kindergarten Education
The M.Ed. in Birth to Kindergarten Education requires successful completion of 30
hours of course work that includes the following:
Professional Studies:
EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
BKE 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation for Birth
Through Kindergarten (3)
Specialty Studies:
BKE 5730 Advanced Studies in Curriculum Theory for Early Childhood
Settings (3)
BKE 6320 Analysis and Design of Early Childhood Environments:
Assessment, Teaching and Learning Strategies (3)
BKE 6350 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education (3)
SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
Electives:
Choose two elective graduate courses (5000- or 6000-level) in areas outside of
the major to complete degree requirements.
Master of Education in Elementary Education
The M.Ed. in Elementary Education requires the successful completion of 30 hours of
coursework that includes the following:
Professional Studies:
EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
ELE 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation in Elementary
Education (3)
SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
Specialty Studies:
ELE 6330 Multicultural Literature for Children (3)
ELE 6340 Cultural Aspects of Effective Teaching (3)
ELE 6770 Differentiated Instruction (3)
Electives:
Choose two elective graduate courses (5000- or 6000-level) in areas outside of
the major to complete degree requirements.
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Master of Education in Special Education (General Curriculum)
The M.Ed. in Special Education (General Curriculum) requires the successful
completion of 30 hours of coursework that includes the following:
Professional Studies:
EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
SPE 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation in Special
Education (3)
Specialty Studies:
SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity, and Difference (3)
SPE 6320 Classroom Assessment, Teaching and Learning Strategies in
Special Education (3)
SPE 6330 Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (3)
SPE 6340 Research-based Literacy Methods (3)
Electives:
Choose two elective graduate courses (5000- or 6000-level) in areas outside of
the major to complete degree requirements.
Master of Education in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum)
The M.Ed. in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum) requires the successful
completion of 30 hours of coursework that includes the following:
Professional Studies:
EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
SPE 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation in Special
Education (3)
Specialty Studies:
SPE 6330 Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (3)
SPE 6400 Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum
Disorders (3)
SPE 6420 Assistive Technology to Support Literacy and Communication (3)
SPE 6440 Supporting Students with Serious Medical Issues and Their
Families (3)
Electives:
Choose two elective graduate courses (5000- or 6000-level) in areas outside of
the major to complete degree requirements.
Additional Requirements for all Master of Education Degrees
Additional requirements for all Master of Education degrees include:
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
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presentation of research
no more than one grade of C
no grade F
Graduate Certificates in Education
Greensboro College offers two graduate certificates in education: the Graduate
Certificate in Literacy in Education, and the Graduate Certificate in Social Justice
through Education. These certificates are designed to support candidates’ teaching
experiences, enhance pedagogical techniques, provide candidates professional
development opportunities, and align with Department of Public Instruction and State
Board of Education guidelines.
All courses taken toward a graduate certificate in education will count toward the M.Ed.
or M.A. in TESOL programs. Completion of a graduate certificate in education will
waive the GRE requirement for admission to the graduate programs.
The deadline for M.Ed. degree-seeking students to declare a certificate as part of their
program is the end of the drop/add period for the last term of the certificate.
Note: The Certificate is not equivalent to the M.Ed. degree nor does the Certificate
carry teaching licensure.
Certificate Programs and Their Course Requirements
Graduate Certificate in Literacy in Education (4 courses)
ENG 5310 General Linguistics (3)
ENG 5430 Reading and Writing for the English Language Learner (3)
SPE 6340 Research-based Literacy Methods (3)
Choose one of the following:
ELE 6330 Multicultural Literature for Children (3)
ENG 5330 Language and Culture (3)
ENG 5390 Cultural Identity Through Storytelling (3)
SPE 6330 Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (3)
Graduate Certificate in Social Justice Through Education (4 courses)
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
ELE 6340 Cultural Aspects of Effective Teaching (3)
ENG 6100 Issues of Power, Access, and Equity (3)
SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
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Licensure Plus Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Program
Licensure Plus M.A.T. Program Description
The Licensure Plus M.A.T. Program is designed for individuals who have earned a
bachelor’s degree, who do not have a teaching license, and who are seeking Standard
Professional License 1 in Teaching English as a Second Language. The first step of
Licensure Plus M.A.T. leads to the Standard Professional 1 (SP1) license. The second
step of Licensure Plus M.A.T. leads to the Master of Arts in Teaching TESOL and
master’s licensure.
The goals and objectives of the Licensure Plus M.A.T. in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages are as follows:
Mirroring the goals and objectives of Greensboro College’s graduate programs in
education, the Licensure Plus M.A.T. in TESOL program affords graduate candidates
with the best educational opportunities to obtain the knowledge and dispositions needed
to become reflective practitioners who value differences, utilize best practices, and
engage in life-long learning. Stimulated by the spirit of critical inquiry, graduate
candidates engage in the learning process as an ongoing preparation for life in the larger
community. In order to do this, candidates will:
demonstrate advanced mastery of the intellectual skills of analysis, synthesis,
and evaluation;
apply theoretical, philosophical, and research bases to improve student
learning;
develop a philosophical and theoretical foundation that guides the application
of appropriate educational practices;
study a common core of knowledge in the areas of educational foundations,
educational psychology, research methods, and ethics;
acquire a deeper understanding of the developmental needs of students in
order to employ teaching practices attuned to individual, cultural, ethnic,
economic, and learning differences;
develop and vary teaching strategies in order to create learning environments
that respect, welcome, and meet the learning needs and interests of all
students;
develop a capstone project that relates theory to practice in order to improve
teachers’ educational practices and effectiveness;
develop, apply, and reflect upon content/pedagogical knowledge and
instructional skills that connect subject/discipline knowledge to the interests
and needs of all learners;
develop the skills in problem solving and collaboration useful for working
with colleagues as well as with students and their parents;
develop and apply skills to assume leadership roles in their classrooms,
schools, communities, and professional organizations;
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reflect upon their work as professionals.
Program Requirements
Step One: Initial Licensure
Requirements: 21 credit hours for lead teachers
25 credit hours for those not employed at lead teachers
EDU 5210 Introduction to the Profession (1)
EDU 5211 Field Component for Introduction to the Profession (1) (if
not employed as lead teacher)
EDU 5310 Introduction to Technology, Planning, and Assessment (3)
ENG 5330 Language and Culture (3)
OR
SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
ENG 5310 General Linguistics (3)
ENG 6500 Pedagogy of TESOL (3)
ENG 6501 Field Component for Pedagogy of Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages (1)
ENG 5430 Reading and Writing for the English Language Learner (3)
Candidates who are NOT employed as lead teachers complete:
EDU 4930 Student Teaching Seminar (2)
EDU 4970 Student Teaching for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates (4)
EDU 5001 Advanced Field Component for TESOL (1)
Candidates who are employed as lead teachers complete:
EDU 4935 Clinical Practicum Seminar (2)
EDU 4980 Clinical Practicum (2)
Other requirements include:
a passing score on the PRAXIS II examination
a passing score on the Pearson edTPA portfolio assessment
3.0 cumulative grade point average
grades of C or better in all classes
fulfillment of all requirements for an initial license
Step Two: Master’s Licensure and M.A.T. in TESOL
Requirements: 15 hours
ENG 5420 Current Issues in TESOL (3)
OR
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
ENG 6150 Introduction to Educational Inquiry (3)
ENG 6510 Practicum in Pedagogy of Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages (3)
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EDU 6310 School, Community and Family Collaboration (3)
ENG 6900 Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner: Final Project (3)
Admission to Teacher Education Program During Step One
Step One Licensure Plus candidates should apply for formal admission into the Teacher
Education Program during their first semester while enrolled in EDU 5210 and should
be admitted prior to completing nine hours of coursework or by the end of the second
semester of enrollment. Admission requirements include the following:
1. A minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average including prior
coursework;
2. Favorable recommendations from the candidate's major advisor, a faculty
member, and the Dean of Students;
3. Completion of the Application for Teacher Education and the
accompanying Legal Status and Policy Statements, Educator Preparation
Program Policy Statement and Code of Professional Responsibilities and
Conduct Agreement;
4. Membership in an approved professional organization. Consult your
licensure area or the Office of Teacher Education for organizations.
5. Enrollment in or prior completion of EDU 5210 Introduction to the
Profession.
Student Teaching/Clinical Practicum Program - Step One
Candidates must apply to Student Teach or complete the Clinical Practicum. The
Student Teaching/Clinical Practicum application is to be submitted to the Teacher
Education Office the first month of the semester before the student teaching semester.
The Clinical practicum is only offered during the spring semester. Precise
deadlines for student teaching materials will be posted each semester. Basic
requirements and material include:
1. Completed Student Teaching/Clinical Practicum Application, including
signatures of recommendation from the major advisor.
2. Completion of all required courses and field experiences with a minimum
grade of C or better.
3. A graduation audit completed by the Registrar.
4. A favorable recommendation from the candidate's major advisor.
The attainment of an initial license involves obtaining minimum, or higher, scores on
the required specialty area examinations with cut scores established by the State Board
of Education; submission of approved evidences (student teachers), and successful
completion of the Teacher Education Program.
“Master’s Degree” or Step Two, Program in TESOL Application Requirements
Candidates who successfully complete Step One of the program and intend to enter into
Step Two, must then apply for admission into Step Two, the Licensure Plus M.A.T.
Program and be readmitted into the Teacher Education Program for master’s licensure.
Candidates must have completed all requirements of the Licensure Program with a 3.0
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cumulative grade point average and must submit the following to the Greensboro
College Admissions Office:
Satisfactory score on the GRE, MAT, TOEFL, ITEP (or similar language
proficiency exam that has been approved by the TESOL Program Director)
Copy of valid, active TESOL initial license
Application for Licensure Program Completers (including a recommendation
from a Licensure Program faculty member)
Once admitted, candidates may earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in TESOL by
completing an additional 15 hours of coursework and the additional degree
requirements:
an acceptable final project, approved by the supervising TESOL faculty
member.
the presentation of the student’s final project in a college-wide forum or
approved academic/professional forum.
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
no more than one grade of C.
no grade of F.
Licensure Plus Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Program
Licensure Plus M.Ed. Program Description
The Licensure Plus M.Ed. Program is designed for individuals who have earned a
bachelor’s degree, who do not have a teaching license, and who are seeking an initial
license in either elementary or special education. The Licensure Plus Programs are
two-step programs. The first step of Licensure Plus M.Ed. leads to the initial license.
The second step of Licensure Plus M.Ed. leads to the M.Ed. and master’s licensure.
Candidates participating in the Licensure Plus Programs must be admitted to the
Teacher Education Program two times--once in Step One after the first semester of
enrollment at Greensboro College. Candidates must apply to the Teacher Education
Program again in Step Two no later than the completion of the first nine semester hours
of credit or by the second semester of enrollment.
Licensure Plus M.Ed., Step One
The first or “licensure” step of the “Licensure Plus” M.Ed. program represents a
balance of graduate and undergraduate courses distributed among professional,
specialty, and clinical studies. In teacher education programs, professional studies
courses are the general core of shared courses taken by all candidates; specialty studies
courses are the major area courses taken by candidates seeking licensure in a specific
content area; and clinical studies involve field experiences in the public schools.
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Step One in Elementary Education
Candidates may pursue initial licensure, Step One, in Elementary Education by
completing coursework at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Upon
completion of initial licensure in Elementary Education (Step One), candidates may
then apply to continue in the master’s portion of the program (Step Two). With an
additional 21 hours of graduate level work, they may complete the M.Ed. in Elementary
Education and be eligible for master’s licensure recommendation.
Licensure Program in Elementary Education – Step One
Professional Studies Courses 14 semester hours
Specialty Studies Courses 28 semester hours
Student Teaching Seminar 2 semester hours
Clinical Practicum 2 semester hours
(required for candidates employed as a teacher)
or
Student Teaching 4 semester hours
Student Teaching Seminar 2 semester hours
(required for candidates NOT employed as a teacher)
Total Program 46-48 semester hours
Step One in Special Education General and Adapted Curriculum
Candidates may pursue initial licensure, Step One, in Special Education General
Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum by completing coursework at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels. Upon completion of initial licensure for the General
Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum licensure in special education (Step One),
candidates may then apply to continue in master’s portion, of the program (Step Two).
With an additional 21 hours of graduate level work, they may complete the M.Ed. in
either General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum and be eligible for master’s
licensure recommendation.
Licensure Program in Special Education General and Adapted
Curriculum – Step One
Professional Studies Courses 8 semester hours
Specialty Studies Courses 32 semester hours
Student Teaching Seminar 2 semester hours
Clinical Practicum 2 semester hours
(required for candidates employed as a teacher)
or
Student Teaching 4 semester hours
Student Teaching Seminar 2 semester hours
(required for candidates NOT employed as a teacher)
Total Program 44-46 semester hours
Transitioning from Step One to Step Two
Candidates moving from Step One to Step Two must complete the M.Ed. Transition
Application for Step Two. These applications are available in the Greensboro College
Admissions Office. Candidates admitted into the Step Two program must also be
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readmitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to completing nine semester hours
of course work in the M.Ed. Program.
Teacher Education Subcommittees
The Course Equivalency Subcommittee operates to ensure greater consistency and
comparability among programs. Issues related to documentation of work experience,
fieldwork, and individual student courses of study are directed to this subcommittee
which reports to the Teacher Education Committee. The Educational Standards and
Dispositions Subcommittee counsels candidates regarding career options, admission
requirements, progress, and standards. It is a forum for recommending policies and
guidelines to the Teacher Education Committee. The Professional Studies
Subcommittee functions to review curriculum proposals, course changes, and licensure
programs. It provides professional studies faculty with opportunities to discuss
academic, curricular and instructional concerns. The Finance and Assessment
Subcommittee serves to oversee the Curriculum and Materials Center, CMC. This
subcommittee organizes CMC requests, distributes the CMC budget, documents all
CMC expenses, and coordinates and oversees the Assessment System.
Program Requirements
“Licensure,” or Step One, Program in Elementary Education
The Licensure, or Step One, Program in Elementary Education requires the successful
completion of a minimum of 42 hours of coursework, including three field components.
Candidates who are not employed as teachers are also required to complete Student
Teaching for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates and Student Teaching Seminar.
Candidates who are employed as teachers will complete a Clinical Practicum and
Clinical Practicum Seminar. Course requirements are listed below.
Professional Studies:
EDU 5210 Introduction to the Profession (1)
EDU 5211 Field Component for Introduction to the Profession (1) (if not
employed as lead teacher)
EDU 5310 Introduction to Technology, Planning, and Assessment (3)
EDU 5000 Reflective Practices (3)
EDU 5330 Nature of the Learner (3)
SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity, and Difference (3)
Specialty Studies:
EDU 2770 Literacy Foundations (3)
EDU 3300 Positive Behavior Support (3)
EDU 3355 Educational Assessment (4)
ELE 3780 Reading Methods and Assessment (3)
ELE 3781 Field Component for Reading Methods and Assessment (1)
ELE 3790 Mathematics Methods and Assessment (3)
ELE 3791 Field Component for Mathematics Methods and Assessment (1)
PHE 3770 Pedagogy of Physical Education and Health for the Classroom
Teacher (4)
ELE 5730 Contemporary Elementary Curriculum and Strategies (3)
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ELE 5735 Multiple Pathways to Learning (3)
Candidates who are NOT employed as teachers must complete:
EDU 4930 Student Teaching Seminar (2)
EDU 4970 Student Teaching for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates (4)
Candidates who are employed as teachers must complete:
EDU 4935 Clinical Practicum Seminar (2)
EDU 4980 Clinical Practicum (2)
Exit from the program requires:
a passing score on the Pearson Test for NC: Foundations of Reading, and either
Praxis CKT elementary education mathematics OR Pearson General Curriculum
mathematics subtest during student teaching or clinical practicum to receive a
grade of C or better
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
grades of C or better in all courses
fulfillment of all requirements for the initial license.
“Master’s,” or Step Two, Program in Elementary Education
Candidates who successfully complete Step One, the licensure program, in elementary
education and who intend to continue to Step Two, must apply for admission into Step
Two, the Licensure Plus M.Ed. Program and be readmitted into the Teacher Education
Program. Candidates must have completed all requirements of the “Licensure”
Program with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and must submit the following to
the Greensboro College Admissions Office:
GRE or MAT scores
Copy of valid, active initial license
Application for “Licensure” Program Completers (including a recommendation
from a “Licensure” Program faculty member)
Once admitted, candidates may earn a Master of Education degree in Elementary
Education by completing an additional 21 hours of coursework as listed:
Professional Studies:
EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
ELE 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation in Elementary
Education (3)
Specialty Studies:
ELE 6330 Multicultural Literature for Children (3)
ELE 6340 Cultural Aspects of Effective Teaching (3)
ELE 6770 Differentiated Instruction (3)
“Licensure,” or Step One, Program in Special Education (General Curriculum)
The “Licensure,” or Step One, program in Special Education (General Curriculum)
requires the successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of coursework, including
three field components. Candidates who are not employed as teachers are also required
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to complete Student Teaching for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates and Student Teaching
Seminar. Candidates who are employed as teachers will complete a Clinical Practicum
and Clinical Practicum Seminar. Course requirements are listed below.
Professional Studies:
EDU 5210 Introduction to the Profession (1)
EDU 5211 Field Component for Introduction to the Profession (1) (if not
employed as lead teacher)
EDU 5000 Reflective Practices (3)
EDU 5330 Nature of the Learner (3)
Specialty Studies:
EDU 2770 Literacy Foundations (3)
EDU 3300 Positive Behavior Support (3)
EDU 3355 Educational Assessment (4)
ELE 3790 Math Methods and Assessment (3)
ELE 5735 Multiple Pathways to Learning (3)
SPE 2800 Educational Considerations for Individuals with Low Incidence
Disabilities (3)
SPE 2801 Field Component for Educational Considerations for Individuals
with Low Incidence Disabilities (1)
SPE 3750 Planning for Transition Through Collaboration (4)
SPE 3775 Methods in Reading and Written Expression (3)
SPE 3776 Field Component for Methods in Reading and Written
Expression (1)
SPE 3791 Special Education Math Field Component (1)
SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
Candidates who are NOT employed as a teacher must complete:
EDU 4930 Student Teaching Seminar (2)
EDU 4970 Student Teaching for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates (4)
Candidates who are employed as a teacher must complete:
EDU 4935 Clinical Practicum Seminar (2)
EDU 4980 Clinical Practicum (2)
Other requirements include:
passing scores on the PRAXIS II specialty examination and the Pearson Test for
NC: Foundations of Reading, and either Praxis CKT elementary education
mathematics OR Pearson General Curriculum mathematics subtest during student
teaching or clinical practicum to receive a grade of C or better
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
grades of C or better in all courses
fulfillment of all requirements for an initial license.
“Master’s,” or Step Two, Program in Special Education General Curriculum
Candidates who successfully complete Step One of the program and intend to continue
into Step Two, must then apply for admission into Step Two, the Licensure Plus M.Ed.
Program and be readmitted into the Teacher Education Program. Candidates must have
completed all requirements of the Licensure Program with a 3.0 cumulative grade point
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average and must submit the following to the Greensboro College Admissions Office:
GRE or MAT
Copy of valid, active initial license
Application for Licensure Program Completers (including a recommendation
from a Licensure Program faculty member)
Once admitted, candidates may earn a Master of Education degree in Special Education
(General Curriculum) by completing an additional 21 hours of coursework including
the following:
Professional Studies:
EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
SPE 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation in Special
Education (3)
Specialty Studies
SPE 6320 Classroom Assessment, Teaching and Learning Strategies in
Special Education (3)
SPE 6330 Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (3)
SPE 6340 Research-based Literacy Methods (3)
“Licensure,” or Step One, Program in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum)
The “Licensure,” or Step One, program in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum)
requires the successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of coursework, including
two field components. Candidates who are not employed as teachers are also required
to complete Student Teaching for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates and Student Teaching
Seminar. Candidates who are employed as teachers will complete a Clinical Practicum
and Student Teaching Seminar. Course requirements are listed below.
Professional Studies:
EDU 5210 Introduction to the Profession (1)
EDU 5211 Field Component for Introduction to the Profession (1) (if not
employed as lead teacher)
EDU 5000 Reflective Practices (3)
EDU 5330 Nature of the Learner (3)
Specialty Studies:
EDU 2770 Literacy Foundations (3)
EDU 3300 Positive Behavior Support (3)
EDU 3355 Educational Assessment (4)
ELE 3790 Mathematics Methods and Assessment (3)
ELE 5735 Multiple Pathways to Learning (3)
SPE 2800 Educational Considerations for Individuals with Low Incidence
Disabilities (3)
SPE 2801 Field Component for Educational Considerations for Individuals
with Low Incidence Disabilities (1)
SPE 3750 Planning for Transition Through Collaboration (4)
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SPE 3770 Emergent Literacy Methods and Assessment (3)
SPE 3771 Field Component for Emergent Literacy Methods and
Assessment (1)
SPE 3791 Special Education Math Field Component (1)
SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
Candidates who are NOT employed as a teacher must complete:
EDU 4930 Student Teaching Seminar (2)
EDU 4970 Student Teaching for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates (4)
Candidates who are employed as a teacher must complete:
EDU 4935 Clinical Practicum Seminar (2)
EDU 4980 Clinical Practicum (2)
Other requirements include:
passing scores on the PRAXIS II exam during student teaching or clinical
practicum in order to receive a grade of C or better
grades of C or better in all courses
fulfillment of all requirements for an initial license.
“Master’s,” or Step Two, program in Special Education Adapted Curriculum
Candidates who successfully complete Step One of the program and intend to enter into
Step Two, must then apply for admission into Step Two, the Licensure Plus M.Ed.
Program and be readmitted into the Teacher Education Program. Candidates must have
completed all requirements of the Licensure Program with a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average and must submit the following to the Greensboro College Admissions Office:
GRE or MAT
Copy of valid, active initial license
Application for Licensure Program Completers (including a recommendation
from a Licensure Program faculty member)
Once admitted, candidates may earn a Master of Education degree in Special Education
(Adapted Curriculum) by completing an additional 21 hours of coursework including
the following:
Professional Studies:
EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
SPE 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation in Special
Education (3)
Specialty Studies:
SPE 6400 Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism (3)
SPE 6420 Assistive Technology to Support Literacy and Communication (3)
SPE 6440 Supporting Students with Serious Medical Issues and Their
Families (3)
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All Candidates, Admission to Teacher Education Program during Step One
Step One Licensure Plus candidates should apply for formal admission into the Teacher
Education Program during their first semester while enrolled in EDU 5210 and should
be admitted prior to completing nine hours of coursework or by the end of the second
semester of enrollment. Admission requirements include the following:
1. A minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average including prior
coursework;
2. Favorable recommendations from the candidate's major advisor, a faculty
member, and the Dean of Students;
3. Completion of the Application for Teacher Education and the accompanying
Legal Status and Policy Statements; Code of Professional Responsibility and
Conduct Agreement and Educator Preparation Program Policy Statement;
4. Membership in an approved professional organization such as SNCAE or
SCEC. Consult your licensure area or the Office of Teacher Education for
additional organizations.
5. Enrollment in or prior completion of EDU 5210 Introduction to the
Profession.
Upon successful completion of these requirements, applications will be considered by
the Teacher Education Program and submitted to the Teacher Education Committee.
This Committee, in the exercise of its professional judgment, determines admission to
the program.
All Candidates, Student Teaching/Clinical Practicum Program - Step One
Candidates must apply to Student Teach or complete the Clinical Practicum. The
Student Teaching/Clinical Practicum application is to be submitted to the Teacher
Education Office the first month of the semester before the student teaching semester.
The Clinical practicum is only offered during the spring semester. Precise deadlines for
student teaching materials will be posted each semester. Basic requirements and
material include:
1. 1. Completed Student Teaching/Clinical Practicum Application, including
signatures of recommendation from the major advisor.
2. Completion of all required courses and field experiences with a minimum
grade of C or better.
3. A graduation audit completed by the Registrar.
4. A favorable recommendation from the candidate's major advisor and faculty
member.
5.
Responsibility for student teaching/clinical practicum placements is a collaborative
endeavor between the local schools and the Teacher Education Office. Candidates
completing a program through student teaching may not be employed (part-time or full-
time) during their student teaching semester. Hardship cases will be reviewed on an
individual basis by the Standards Subcommittee of the Teacher Education Program and
approved by the Teacher Education Committee. Candidates must contact the Director
of Teacher Education and submit a petition requesting an exception to initiate this
process.
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The attainment of an initial license involves obtaining minimum, or higher, scores on
the required specialty area examinations with cut scores established by the State Board
of Education, which are to be completed prior to the completion of student teaching or
the clinical practicum to receive a grade of C or better; submission of approved artifacts,
and successful completion of the Teacher Education Program.
Course Descriptions
The abbreviations in parentheses after the names of disciplines (ENG for English, etc.)
are those used by the College for permanent records and class schedules.
Courses that required or optional for the programs listed in this Catalog and are
numbered at the 4000 level and below are undergraduate level courses. Descriptions
of these courses may be found in the Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic
Catalog.
The number in parentheses after each course indicates the number of semester hours
of credit for the course.
Prerequisites, co-requisites, and concurrent requisites courses are designated after
course descriptions, and are defined as follows:
Prerequisites must be satisfied before taking a particular course.
Concurrent requisites must be satisfied during the same term as taking a
particular course.
Co-requisites must be satisfied before or during the same term as taking a
particular course.
If no designation appears after a course description, that course has no prerequisite,
concurrent requisite, or co-requisite.
Under each course title, there is information regarding the frequency with which the
course is offered. This information is included for planning purposes only. Although
the College will make a reasonable effort to offer a course in the semester(s) indicated,
the College reserves the right to change the frequency of any course offering without
prior notification.
BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION (BKE)
School of Social Sciences and Education
BKE 5730 Advanced Studies in Curriculum Theory for Early Childhood Settings (3)
Offered: Every summer
This course provides an in-depth review and analysis of historical curriculum planning approaches for young
children and the application of that knowledge in the design of a unique and individual curriculum
philosophy. Study includes the review of curriculum theories such as Montessori, Bank Street, Waldorf,
Reggio-Emilia, High Scope, Tools of the Mind and the Project Approach. All students will complete an
independent analysis of each approach for the use of environmental and curricular design, selection of
learning materials, teaching and learning strategies, and philosophical differences. As a final project for this
course students will design and articulate their own curriculum planning philosophy based upon the
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implication of their study.
BKE 6320 Analysis and Design of Early Childhood Environments: Assessment, Teaching and
Learning Strategies (3)
Offered: Fall semesters, 2022 and 2024
This course is designed to provide students with advanced skills and knowledge in application of a research
base to design, adapt and evaluate curriculum and environments suitable for all young children of various
developmental levels and abilities in inclusive birth to kindergarten settings. Study includes collaboration
with families to support the analysis and implementation of an authentic assessment approach to determine
developmental abilities, interests and differences in young children’s progress; and determining program
effectiveness.
BKE 6350 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education (3)
Offered: Fall semesters, 2021and 2023
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to act professionally in leadership
roles in the field of early childhood education. Students will review the political, economic and social
influence on the field of early childhood education. Additionally, characteristics of leadership and
professionalism will be explored. Further study will include the investigation of professional strategies
utilized in specific roles within the field such as: mentor, evaluator, administrator and advocate. Students
will be expected to examine standards of professionalism in each of these roles, complete a self-assessment
and develop and draft a personal professional development plan.
BKE 6900 Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner: Birth Through Kindergarten (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
Prerequisite: EDU 6110 and admission to the Teacher Education Program
This course is designed to provide information and guidance to candidates as they design and implement a
project-based product in P-12 schools. Students will be given the opportunity to design and develop a product
(e.g., teaching aids such as curriculum design and materials; interactive website; in-service training
workshop; professional conference presentation, etc.) that will support the best practices in birth-through-
kindergarten education. Furthermore, students will continue to deepen their understanding of educational
inquiry and research methodologies, strengthen their ability to read critically, to synthesize and conceptualize
research issues, and conduct a clear disciplined inquiry into a topic. Students will exit the course having
completed their final culminating professional project.
EDUCATION (EDU)
School of Social Sciences and Education
EDU 5000 Reflective Practices (3)
Offered: Every summer
This course focuses upon schools, education, teaching and 21
st
century professional practices and standards.
Candidates explore the philosophical, sociological, and historical foundations of the profession in order to
understand various educational theories that link research to practice. Emphasis is placed on reflection and
articulation of a vision of educational practice based reading, research and reflection. Candidates will identify
a research question, articulate a hypothesis, identify and critique research articles, summarize findings and
present conclusions.
EDU 5210 Introduction to the Profession (1)
Concurrent requisite: EDU 5211
Offered: Every fall semester
This course will be offered in an online format and will provide the vehicle for all students in the step-one
programs, especially the TESOL students, to easily complete the application process, be introduced to
edTPA, and other licensure requirements in addition to professional standards and assessments.
EDU 5211 Field Component for Introduction to the Profession (1)
Concurrent requisite: EDU 5210
Offered: Every fall semester
This field component is required for all candidates, who are not employed as lead teachers, enrolled in EDU
5210. This field component involves observation and reflection on classroom practice. Students should be
responsible for transportation to field placements
EDU 5310 Responsive Planning, Instruction and Assessment (3)
Offered: Fall and spring semesters
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This course provides the foundation to enable teacher candidates to utilize effective planning, instruction and
assessment while integrating 21st century technology in their classrooms. They will learn to analyze student
performance data to improve effectiveness of planning and instruction, and explore the use of technology in
formative assessment. Candidates will be prepared to design diversity responsive lesson plans that encourage
students to learn content, think critically, solve problems, discern reliability, use information, communicate,
innovate, and collaborate with others.
EDU 5330 Nature of the Learner (3)
Offered: Every summer
This course surveys human development from conception through adolescence with an emphasis on
cognitive and social development during the preschool, middle childhood, and adolescent years. Current
research on a variety of special topics related to growth and development such as socio-economic status,
gender, and ethnicity will be explored. The developing child will be understood as an active participant in a
world of biological, familial, social, and cultural influences that help shape his or her individual life path.
EDU 5500 Special Topics (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course presents special topics in advanced educational studies.
EDU 5900 Directed Study (1-3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
Directed Studies must be proposed before the beginning of the semester and be approved by the Department
Chair, Dean of Faculty, and course instructor. A specific area of study not available in any other course is
developed in-depth. These course will be specified on the transcript according to the content of the course.
EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
Offered: Every spring semester
This course is an introduction to educational inquiry and research methodologies. The course topics include:
sampling procedures, measurements, quantitative and qualitative research designs, and data collections and
analysis. The course is intended to increase the students’ ability to read critically, to synthesize the products
of educational inquiry, to conceptualize research issues, and to conduct a clear, disciplined inquiry into a
topic. Candidates will consider issues of reliability, validity, and ethics, and will be able to engage in
professional discussion of educational research.
EDU 6310 School, Community and Family Collaboration (3)
Offered: Every fall semester
Theory and practice in joining families, communities, and schools in promoting children's learning,
development and success in school. Strengths and needs of families in a diverse, multicultural society,
teachers' roles in concert with other disciplines in supporting families and building partnerships, and
connection with community resources.
EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
Offered: Every summer
The intent of this course is to study current developments and issues of concern and debate in education and
the international, national, state and local levels. These issues include current events, trends, opinions and
issues related to elementary curriculum development, delivery systems and leadership. The graduate
candidate will carefully examine persistent problems of elementary schools and explore possible solutions.
The course considers the research on leading theorists and the application of their findings into effective
elementary level practice. The needs of the elementary school child and the needs of society are a primary
focus.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (ELE)
School of Social Sciences and Education
ELE 5730 Contemporary Elementary Curriculum and Strategies (3)
Offered: Every spring semester
This course explores the scope and sequence of the elementary curriculum areas of science and social studies.
Strategies studied include content integration, cooperative grouping and effective questioning strategies,
management and motivation. Hands-on guided discovery is an essential ingredient.
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ELE 5735 Multiple Pathways to Learning (3)
Offered: Every spring semester
This course provides a study of the theory of Multiple Intelligences as posited by Howard Gardner. Students
will conduct research into the history and the pedagogical role of the theory as well as design lessons that
incorporate music, visual arts, movement/dance, creative dramatics, logic, personal interaction and personal
reflection. The scope and integrative use of literature for children will also be explored.
ELE 6330 Multicultural Literature for Children (3)
Offered: Summers, 2021 and 2023
Reading, discussing and analyzing literature written from diverse ethnic, linguistic, and cultural perspectives
will aid candidates in becoming knowledgeable about a wide range of outstanding multicultural literature
from various cultural groups. Candidates will also explore means of teaching using multicultural literature to
encourage diverse learners and learning styles.
ELE 6340 Cultural Aspects of Effective Teaching (3)
Offered: Fall semesters, 2022 and 2024
This course focuses on the role of culture in teaching, assessment and learning. Candidates will study
different cultures, assess and reflect on their own perceptions and use this knowledge to enhance the teaching
and learning process.
ELE 6500 Topical Seminar (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course is a detailed education analysis of a selected topic. A seminar approach is utilized which requires
extensive reading, individual or group projects, and research papers.
ELE 6770 Differentiated Instruction (3)
Offered: Fall semesters, 2021 and 2023
A study of diagnostic procedures for identifying learning problems and planning remedial instruction
appropriate for candidates in all subject areas. Special emphasis will be given to developing intervention
strategies as prescribed by the Gateways initiative. Candidates will prepare two entries for the Teaching
Portfolio based on student work samples.
ELE 6900 Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner: Elementary Education (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 6110 and admission to the Teacher Education Program
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course is designed to provide information and guidance to candidates as they design and implement a
project-based product in P-12 schools. Students will be given the opportunity to design and develop a product
(e.g., teaching aids such as curriculum design and materials; interactive website; in-service training
workshop; professional conference presentation, etc.) that will support the best practices in elementary
education. Furthermore, students will continue to deepen their understanding of educational inquiry and
research methodologies, strengthen their ability to read critically, to synthesize and conceptualize research
issues, and conduct a clear disciplined inquiry into a topic. Students will exit the course having completed
their final culminating professional project.
ENGLISH (ENG)
School of Humanities
ENG 5001 Advanced Field Component for TESOL (1)
Offered: Every spring semester
This 50-hour advanced field experience allows for practical implementation of the knowledge, skills, and
dispositions addressed in the TESOL Step 1 program. It is required for candidates for licensure in TESOL
who are not currently employed as professional educators.
ENG 5300 English Grammar (3)
Offered: Every fall semester and every summer
This is a study of American English emphasizing grammar through the traditional, functional, and descriptive
approaches. It includes a study of syntax, semantics, dialectology linguistic geography, and usage. The course
is designed to provide competency in teaching English grammar and usage.
ENG 5310 General Linguistics (3)
Offered: Every spring semester and every summer
This course covers the basic principles of language study (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics,
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lexicon), including a history of the English language. Among the topics covered are word origins; linguistic
developments; the study of dialect, structure, and meaning; first and subsequent language acquisition and
learning; and the social uses of language in oral and written forms. This course will examine the influence
of power, race, class, and gender on the development of languages through and across time.
ENG 5320 Practicum in Applied Linguistics (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This field experience provides multiple opportunities to (1) evaluate and assess linguistic competence and
performance in native and non-native English speakers and (2) plan appropriate curriculum and materials.
Focus will center on morphological, phonological, syntactic, and semantic systems in the diverse,
multilingual and/or multidialectal classroom. Prerequisite: ENG 5310 with a grade of C or better.
ENG 5330 Language and Culture (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course examines the interaction of language and society and explores the following: cross-cultural
communication; national language policies; multicultural verbal and non-verbal behavior, customs, and
traditions; prestige language; and gender, ethnic, political and class issues in sociolinguistics.
ENG 5340 Academic Writing for ELLs (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
In this course students explore the development of academic writing for English language learners (ELLs) as
it relates to practice and research. Topics covered will include identifying rhetorical problems and solutions
as they relate to the L1 culture, engaging with sources, defining plagiarism, making good arguments, and
assembling reasons and evidence. In addition, the pedagogical choices for supporting ELLs' writing
development will be examined as they pertain to the use of multiple drafts, feedback, peer editing, and self-
editing practices.
ENG 5350 Authentic Assessment (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course provides a foundation in the understanding of authentic assessment and its application with
English learners of all ages. Specifically, this course explores the challenges that both teachers and English
learners face within the school context in relation to understanding student ability and the demonstration of
prior knowledge. This course examines issues of power, race, class, privilege, and other factors that may
impede the educational success of diverse students-specifically English learners. In addition, this course
addresses the need to develop assessment practices that infuse critical multicultural education into the
curriculum and authentic opportunities to express and demonstrate acquired knowledge in the classroom.
ENG 5360 Adult Learners in TESOL (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
In this course students examine the diverse circumstances and methodologies for teaching English to adult
learners. Among the topics covered are intensive English programs, adult basic skills language development,
English for specific purposes for learners living in the U.S. and in their home countries (i.e., healthcare,
business), and English for international students studying in the U.S.
ENG 5370 Metacognition as a Tool for Language Learning (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
We often teach students what to learn but not how to learn. Language learning is a life-long endeavor. It is
necessary for students to have the tools required to control their own learning as they navigate through ever
changing languages in our rapidly globalizing world. This course introduces students to the science of
learning and how the most contemporary research in educational psychology is relevant to language learning.
This course dispels old myths of learning and explores new research-proven strategies for effective teaching.
ENG 5380 L2 Classroom Discourse (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
In this course, we will study the dynamics of L2 classroom discourse. The course is built on the premise that
social interaction is at the heart of teaching and learning, and we will focus on the critical role the teacher
plays in managing classroom interaction. We will read a variety of research articles to explore how, through
interaction, teachers convey their curriculum and how students display their understandings of it. We will
also examine how teachers and students create and maintain relationships and how they express their personal
and professional identities in everyday classroom activities.
ENG 5390 Cultural Identity Through Storytelling (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
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This course explores storytelling as a means to identify, express, and reflect upon cultural identity. Emphasis
is placed on using current research in this specialized field to understand the history of storytelling through
multiple modalities, including oral narration, song, chants, graphic novels, news, podcasts, movies, gossip,
and more. Active student engagement and participation will optimize learning outcomes, as the stories we
share will serve as a common point of departure as we develop the tools necessary to understand the stories
of our current and future students.
ENG 5420 Current Issues in TESOL (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
Explores legal and cultural issues affecting the teaching of English as a Second Language. Laws concerning
immigration and school policy related to ESOL students will be addressed as well as cultural differences that
affect teaching and learning.
ENG 5430 Reading and Writing for the English Language Learner (3)
Offered: Every spring semester and every summer
The course examines the teaching of contemporary written discourse in English. Focus will be on reading
and composition theory; curriculum; purpose, audience, structure and development of texts; modes of
discourse; L1 and subsequent language acquisition and learning; assessment and evaluation; direct instruction
and interventions; and issues particular to English language learning students and families from various
language typologies and at various levels of competency in written and spoken English. Special populations,
exceptionalities, and technology will also be addressed.
ENG 5500 Special Topics (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Director of the Program
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course presents special topics in advanced educational studies. May be repeated for a maximum of six
credit hours under different topics.
ENG 5900 Directed Studies (1-3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
Directed Studies must be proposed before the beginning of the semester and be approved by the Director of
the Program, Department Chair, Dean of Faculty, and course instructor. A specific area of study not available
in any other course is developed in depth. These courses will be specified on the transcript according to the
content of the course.
ENG 6100 Issues of Power, Access, and Equity (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
Participants will explore the intersectionality of power, access, equity and language through major works in
the field of cultural and sociolinguistics. There is a specific focus on the lived experiences of culturally and
linguistically diverse individuals in the US and other English-dominant countries. The course will examine
how the marginalization of this population manifests itself in contemporary society, particularly in education.
ENG 6150 Introduction to Educational Inquiry (3)
Offered: Every semester and every summer
This course introduces students to educational inquiry and research methodologies at the graduate level. The
course is intended to increase the students’ ability to read critically, to synthesize the products of educational
inquiry, to conceptualize research issues, and to conduct a clear, disciplined inquiry into a topic. M.A.
candidates should take this course within the first nine hours of graduate study.
ENG 6310 Descriptive Linguistics (3)
Co-requisite: ENG 5310
Offered: Every summer
This course provides a survey of contemporary models used in linguistic analysis on all levels, practical
applications of these models to a wide diversity of natural languages, and evaluation of the models with
respect to their universal and cross-cultural application.
ENG 6330 Language Acquisition (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course investigates how the human brain develops in relation to first and second language acquisition.
Theory is introduced as a foundation for understanding how these two distinct processes diverge and collide
in the lives of English learners. Issues such as age, motivation, acculturation, and cross linguistic influences
interact to support or impede L1 and L2 acquisition. Special emphasis is placed on the interplay between
linguistic development and cultural identity.
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ENG 6500 The Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3)
Offered: Every fall semester
This course will cover the following as they relate to oral and written, language and content-specific
approaches to language instruction and the English language learner: lesson planning; curriculum design and
development; evaluation; assessment; technology; test design; special populations in the mainstreamed and
ESL classrooms; reflective practices; legal issues; family literacy; social service, human resource, and state
and federal programs; integration of content; bilingual education; and other critical issues in the field.
ENG 6501 Field Component for Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (1)
Concurrent requisite: ENG 6500
Offered: Every fall semester
This field experience allows for practical implementation of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions addressed
in ENG 6500. Required for candidates for licensure in TESOL.
ENG 6510 Practicum in the Pedagogy of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3)
Offered: Every spring semester
The practicum provides the opportunity for students to apply theoretical, philosophical, and research-based
study in the field of TESOL and to demonstrate through a series of assignments the skills, strategies, and best
practices related to language, culture, pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment. It also provides students a
further opportunity to reflect upon their work as professionals and continue their cycle of learning.
ENG 6520 Advanced Practicum in Teaching in Global Contexts (3)
Co-requisite: ENG 6510
Offered: Periodically based on student need
The advanced practicum is specifically designed to offer students an opportunity to teach abroad while
advancing their knowledge of theories of second language acquisition and models of English as a foreign
language in practice. In addition, students will have exposure to issues related to English as an international
language. The course would emphasize practical experience in the EFL field.
ENG 6530 Online Pedagogy and Course Development (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to explore and contribute to the ever-growing field
of teaching and tutoring culturally and linguistically diverse students utilizing online platforms. The course
reaches beyond the use of technology in the classroom and asks students to articulate the pedagogical
underpinnings of successful online teaching. Students will use this research as the basis for creating lesson
plans, including appropriate assessments and delivery instruction in the online environment.
ENG 6540 Technology-Assisted Language Learning (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
Technology is an integral part of teaching and learning in 21
st
century classrooms. However, too often,
teachers rely on the use of technology as a means to occupy student time while instruction is delivered to
students with varied educational and cultural backgrounds. This course encourages teachers to examine
technological applications to unify instruction and to make classroom activities and content accessible to all
students, regardless of their language proficiency levels and/or academic backgrounds. Equal attention will
be given to using technology to facilitate teaching and to support active learning.
ENG 6900 Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner: Final Project (3)
Prerequisites: ENG 6510, ENG 6500 and successful completion of 21 hours of course work
Offered: Every semester and every summer
This course will offer students opportunity to design and develop a product (e.g., teaching aids such as
curriculum design and materials; interactive website; in-service training workshop; professional conference
presentation, etc.) which will help facilitate and promote English language teaching and learning for speakers
of other languages worldwide. The product is founded on the theories and principles of second language
acquisition, sociolinguistics, knowledge of English language, as well as best classroom practices.
Furthermore, students will continue to deepen their understanding of educational inquiry and research
methodologies, strengthen their ability to read critically, to synthesize and conceptualize research issues, and
conduct a clear disciplined inquiry into a topic. Students will exit the course having completed their final
culminating professional project. This is a Pass/Fail course.
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RELIGION, ETHICS AND PHILOSOPHY (REP)
School of Humanities
REP 5000 The Torah Story (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course investigates the over-arching narrative content of the first five books of the Old Testament known
as the Torah and as Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). It also provides
an overview of the main strategies for interpreting these books and the varied commitments behind each
approach. The approach to the five books is both canonical and historical, it covers the theology(s) of the
texts as well as their most prominent interpretive settings in Israel’s history. Attention will be given to
cultural backgrounds, critical problems, and literary genres as they aid interpretation of specific texts. The
primary goal is to prepare students to appreciate, interpret, and teach from these books in ministries of the
Church.
REP 5010 The Prophets: Act Justly and Love Mercy (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
An investigation into Israel’s prophetic literature. While students will be introduced to highlights of recent
scholarship on these books, the primary emphasis will be on the persuasive nature of Hebrew prophecy and
the content & theology of the prophetic books. Attention is given to the application of these biblical
texts to current issues in society and your personal life with a focus on justice and mercy.
REP 5020 Jesus and the Gospels in Historical and Social Context(s) (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course introduces the student to a critical study of the four New Testament Gospels, including major
interpretive approaches in current Gospel research; the distinctive literary and theological characteristics of
the Gospel portraits; the historical and social setting of the Gospel writers; critical issues involved in “history
of Jesus” research; and the relationship between faith and history and the relevance of Jesus for
today.
REP 5030 The Apostle Paul: Life, Teaching, and Theology (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
An examination of the Pauline letters, with special attention to their social context within the Mediterranean
world of the first century. The class focuses on a study of current socio-historical and sociological
methodologies and an exploration of how these have been used to illuminate Paul’s handling of various
matters within the early churches, including social status, ethnic and gender relations, slavery, and religious
ritual.
REP 5100 Christian Theology (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course will focus on the central themes of Christian theology: the nature of God, sin and Grace,
christology, sacraments, church doctrine and community,, and eschatology. Students will explore prominent
Christian theologians and schools of thought, in this regard, and they will participate in the effort to make
sense of the different constituent parts of Christian doctrine as a whole.
REP 5200 Global History of Christianity (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
A survey of the history of Christianity with attention given to salient antecedents, figures and traditions
(popular and minority sides), key developments in society and economics, descriptions of native cultures as
more than objects of missions, and depictions of everyday life in various Christian communities. This course
of study includes consideration of theological, ethical, cultural/social, and intellectual historiographies.
REP 5210 Turning Points: Critical Moments in the History of Christianity (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course examines decisive moments in the history of Christianity that demonstrate the humanity,
complexity, and uncertainties that constitute the actual history of the church throughout the centuries. This
course examines certain events, actions and incidents that play a shaping role in church history.
REP 5250 Special Topics in Church History (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This shell is designed to hold a wide range of introductory courses in church history. Potential topics may
include an examination of the development of Christian doctrine, a focus on credal statements in their
historical context, or attempts to grasp the cultural challenges that prompt some of the most important
Christian theological responses through the ages. May be repeated for credit.
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REP 5500 The Sociology of Religion (3)
Offered: Periodically based upon student need
Religion is one of the most powerful sources of ideological cohesion, meaning generation, social disruption,
and cultural change in human societies. Sociology provides a perspective and a set of analytical tools and
theories for describing, understanding, and explaining the nature and influence of religion in multipole
contexts across historical periods. This course examines religion within social contexts to understand the
intricate relations of religion and culture, and will address (1) religion as a social institution, (2) the impacts
of religion on communities, (3) religious identities, values, and practices, and (4) the role of religion in social
control, social conflict, and social change. This course explores religious language, symbols, communities,
and practices as social phenomena and the social processes at work in communal identity and ethnic conflict.
REP 5600 Christian Ethics (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course explores the moral features of the Christian faith (i.e., moral commitment, character, virtue and
praxis), demonstrating the ways in which Christian worship gives shape to the moral life of Christians. This
course examines how moral questions have been resolved by the main thinkers in the Christian tradition.
REP 5610 Culture & Context (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course will examine various figures, traditions, movements, and significant topics within the history of
theological discourse of culture. Attention will be given to observing environment, language, media, popular
culture, identities, traditions, economics, values, and religious views of particular groups, with a view toward
critical engagement with how Christians conceive of moral action and the theological task, theological
diversity and enculturation, and own cultural identity.
REP 6000 Hermeneutics: Text and Cultural Context (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
A study of the principles of interpreting the Bible including historical, philosophical, linguistic, theological,
and biblical issues related to the discipline. Special attention is given to specific biblical issues such as the
interpretation of prophecy, the New Testament use of the Old Testament, contextualization and the
contemporary application of Scripture.
REP 6010 The Catholic Epistles and Revelation (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
The Catholic Epistles offer an important non-Pauline perspective on the first generations of the church. Study
of James, 1-3 John, 1-2 Peter and Jude will uncover not only their particular theological contributions. To
account for the individual and collective witness, the Catholic Epistles will be situated in the contexts of
various wisdom and apocalyptic literature and analysis will also focus on the challenges of early Jewish and
Christian life in the diaspora. The concerns of the communities such as identity, unity, and behavior that the
Epistles investigate may also be found to constitute relevant pressing issues for today’s faith communities.
REP 6050 Special Topics in Biblical Studies (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This shell is designed to hold a wide range of possible courses in biblical studies. Topics might include:
wisdom literature; biblical apocalyptic traditions; an examination of biblical perspectives on faith, wealth
and poverty; or other thematic approaches to the Scriptures. May be repeated for credit.
REP 6100 Contemporary Theology (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course will survey modern theological trajectories related to biblical, theological, pastoral, and socio-
ethical themes about suffering, liberation, and hope through the lenses of liberation theology, feminist
theology, theological–social ethics, atonement theory from South American, Latin American, and black
theologies, and theology of disability. A study and critical assessment of selected schools of modern
theological thought, such as neo-orthodoxy, process theology, feminist theology, liberation theology, and
theology of hope, with reference to relevant theological trends and movements in the modern and postmodern
eras.
REP 6150 Special Topics in Theology (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This shell is designed to hold a wide range of possible classes in theology. Potential topics could include
courses focused on missional theology, political theology or philosophical theology. The class also might
center on a narrower topic, such as an influential theologian, like Karl Barth, or a particular theological theme
or school of thought, like the atonement or African-American liberation theology. May be repeated for credit.
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REP 6610 Virtue Ethics (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course examines historical and conceptual foundations related to the idea of virtue, analyzes reasons for
its absence in public and personal life, and reflects on various proposals for its recovery. This course provides
opportunity for students to engage in theological conversations with ancient and modern ethics of virtue,
vice, morality and social policy, morality and self-interest to establish meaningful understandings of the
meaning of life.
REP 6630 Race, Gender, and the Christian Imagination (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course examines theological and moral philosophical narratives of divine and human powers and, in
particular, how these narratives underwrite, influence, and inform Christian spiritual practices and doctrines
related to race and gender. This course will examine issues of slavery, geography, ethnic and gender relations,
literacy/translation, citizenship, and body capital.
REP 6650 Special Topics in Ethics (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This shell is designed to hold a wide range of courses in ethics. Topics may include an examination of the
relationship between religion, law and morality, a focus on the great traditions in Christian ethics, a study of
the relationship between Grace and moral obligation, or an exploration of Christian responses to violence
and war. The class might also narrow its focus, centering on a particular Christian ethicist, like Stanley
Hauerwas, or specific moral issues, such as questions surrounding the end of life or capital punishment. May
be repeated for credit.
REP 6900 Bibliographical Research and Thesis Project (3)
Offered: Periodically based on student need, to be taken in the final semester by students in the thesis degree
program
This course functions as an opportunity for students to engage in directed research and writing for the
preparation of their thesis, under the supervision of a thesis advisor. Offered as an independent study.
SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPE)
School of Social Sciences and Education
SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
Offered: Every fall semester and every summer
This course is a study of the exceptionality, diversity and difference that exists in the P-12 classrooms.
Strategies for developing appropriate learning environments, intervention strategies and teaching styles as
related to difference will be explored. Socio-economic status, gender, and ethnicity will be explored as they
relate to effective teaching. Learning styles and differences will be examined and instructional modifications
and alternative delivery systems will be studied. This course will also address professional networking and
collaboration in order to enhance the learning experiences of all students.
SPE 6320 Classroom Assessment, Teaching and Learning Strategies in Special Education (3)
Offered: Spring semesters, 2022 and 2024
This course is designed to develop effective assessment skill in teacher for gathering relevant education
information needed to make appropriate and ethical instructional decisions and to provide on-going
monitoring of successful learning in the classroom. Terminology, concepts, legal aspects, ethical
implications, role of the family and community, and types of decisions made in the context of assessment are
among topics covered in the course. Candidates will use a variety of assessment techniques, including formal
and informal instruments to collect, analyze and apply data to be used in developing learning strategies,
selecting instructional material and creating a productive learning environment.
SPE 6330 Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education (3)
Offered: Fall semesters, 2021 and 2023
This course addresses evidence-based practices for teaching students with disabilities. Candidates will gain
knowledge of effective strategies for improving outcomes in targeted groups of diverse learners. The course
will include and in-depth study of mild to moderate disabilities and their instructional needs. Additionally
the course will include an understanding of evidence-based practices and how to choose the appropriate
strategy for the individual needs of a learner.
SPE 6340 Research-based Literacy Methods (3)
Offered: Every summer
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This course will focus on research-based literacy methods for teaching students with high-incidence
disabilities. Candidates will learn about effective teaching strategies and materials surrounding the big ideas
of reading and written expression. Candidates will learn how to assess learner strengths and needs for
instructional planning as well as use progress monitoring to track learner performance. Additionally
candidates will be immersed in the research reporting current issues in literacy.
SPE 6400 Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
Offered: Every spring semester
This course will explore appropriate interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder. Research
findings of the National Autism Standards Project will be considered, as well as ABA, Structured Teaching
Modeling, Pivotal Response Treatment, and the SCERTS Model. Professional judgment, data-based decision
making and the importance of including family preferences and values into the educational process will be
emphasized.
SPE 6420 Assistive Technology to Support Literacy and Communication (3)
Offered: Every fall semester
This course will explore the use of assistive technology to support literacy and communication in students
with significant disabilities. Topics discussed will include various levels of assistive technology, availability
of funding, importance of training in use and maintenance of devices, technology tools that enhance literacy
instruction and integrating augmentative communication in the classroom, home and community.
SPE 6440 Supporting Students with Serious Medical Issues and Their
Families (3)
Offered: Fall semesters, 2022 and 2024
This course will explore the medical and health concerns of individuals with significant developmental
disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on the knowledge, skills and health maintenance practices required in
the school setting, but issues of care across the lifespan will also be addressed. Related services (OT, PT,
Speech, and Counseling), OSHA guidelines, and service deliveries will be discussed. Appropriate layout of
a physical environment for students with medical and health needs will be discussed. The importance of
including family preferences and values will be discussed. Candidates will complete CPR certification.
SPE 6900 Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner: Research Implementation for Special Education
(3)
Prerequisite: EDU 6110 and admission to the Teacher Education Program
Offered: Periodically based on student need
This course is designed to provide information and guidance to candidates as they design and implement a
project-based product in P-12 schools. Students will be given the opportunity to design and develop a product
(e.g., teaching aids such as curriculum design and materials; interactive website; in-service training
workshop; professional conference presentation, etc.) that will support the best practices in special education.
Furthermore, students will continue to deepen their understanding of educational inquiry and research
methodologies, strengthen their ability to read critically, to synthesize and conceptualize research issues, and
conduct a clear disciplined inquiry into a topic. Students will exit the course having completed their final
culminating professional project.
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PERSONNEL*
Full Time Faculty
Victor E. Archibong (1987),** Professor of Political Science, B.L., Nigerian Law
School; J.D., University of Puget Sound; B.S., M.Phil., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Kansas
John W. Barbrey (2016), Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, B.A., Clemson
University; M.P.A., Clemson University/University of South Carolina; Ph.D.,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Rebecca F. Blomgren (1988), Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Education; Director of the
Teacher Education Program, A.B., M.Ed., Indiana University; Ed.D., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
Calhoun Bond, Jr. (1994), Professor of Biology, B.A., Amherst College; Ph.D.,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lauren M. Brewer (2017), Reference and Instruction Librarian, B.A., M.L.I.S.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Robert W. Brewer (2005), Assistant Professor of Religion, Campus Chaplain, B.S.,
Appalachian State University; M.Div., Candler School of Theology, Emory
University; Th.D., University of Toronto
Jonathan P. Brotherton (1998), Professor of Music, B.A., George Fox College;
M.M., D.M.A., University of Cincinnati
Kathryn S. Carpentier (2021), Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., Carroll
College; Ph.D., University of Washington
Anna G. Carter (2013), Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, B.A., M.A.,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Heather E. Chacón (2015), Assistant Professor of English, Director of the First-Year
Composition Program, B.A., M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., University of
Kentucky
Neill M. Clegg, Jr. (1989), Associate Professor of Music, B.M., M.M., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
Colleen F. Colby (2011), Assistant Professor of English and Communication Studies,
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo; M.F.A., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro; J.D., University of New York at Buffalo
* Personnel listed in this section are accurate at the time of publication.
** Year of initial appointment
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Susan D. Connelly (2003), Professor of Education, B.A., M.Ed., University of North
Carolina at Charlotte; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Sandra L. Cooke (2020) Assistant Professor of Biology, B.A., Ohio Wesleyan
University; Ph.D., Lehigh University
Lawrence D. Czarda (2010), Professor of Public Administration, President of the
College, B.A., Bridgewater College; M.P.A., The American University; Ph.D., George
Mason University
Stuart Davidson (1997), Professor of Mathematics; Dean of the School of Sciences
and Mathematics B.S., Heriot Watt University (Scotland); M.S., Ph.D., Old Dominion
University
Nicholás Eilbaum (2017), Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice,
B.A., University of Buenos Aires; M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University
David E. Fox (1990), Professor of Music, B.M., M.M., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro; Ed.D., Columbia University
Josephine M. Hall (2011), Moore Professor of Theatre; Dean of the School of Fine
Arts, B.A., University of Birmingham; M.F.A., Louisiana State University
L. Wayne Harrison (2001), Professor of Chemistry, B.A., University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga; Ph.D., Iowa State University
Ashley S. Hyers (1997), Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance, B.S., Wofford
College; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
L. Wayne Johns (2007), Professor of English, B.A., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
College; M.F.A., Georgia State University; Ph.D., Florida State University
Mahealani M. Jones (2019), Instructor of Theatre, A.F.A., Wayne Community
College; B.F.A., North Carolina School of the Arts
Kathleen Keating (1998), Professor of English, B.A., Wellesley College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of California at Irvine
Elena T. King (2014), Associate Professor of English and Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages, B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
M.A.T., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Henry S. Kuo (2020), Assistant Professor of Religion, Ethics and Philosophy, B.Sc.,
Wheaton College; M.A., University of Illinois; M.Div., Princeton Theological
Seminary; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley
James v Langer (1995), Professor of Art, B.F.A., Boston University; M.F.A.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
G. Jean Lojko (1981), Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Physical Education, B.S.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., Appalachian State University
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William K. MacReynolds (2014), Associate Professor of Economics; Dean, School
of Business, B.S., University of California at Berkeley; Ph.D., University of Southern
California
Daniel J. Malotky (2003), Lucy H. Robertson Professor of Religion, Ethics and
Philosophy; Vice President for Academic Affairs, B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago
G. Todd McElroy (2018), Associate Professor of Psychology, B.A., University of
North Carolina at Ashevlle; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jane G. McKinney (1988), Professor of Music, B.M., M.M., Ed.D., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
Caroline C. Meadows (2020), Visiting Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, B.A.,
M.S., Auburn University
William Perry Morgan-Hall (2011), Professor of Theatre, B.F.A., M.S., Long Island
University; M.F.A., Naropa University
Jason A. Myers (2015), Associate Professor of Religion, Ethics and Philosophy, B.A.,
Cedarville University; M.Div., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Asbury
Theological Seminary
Allison L. Palmadessa (2014), Professor of History, B.A., Greensboro College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
E. Adam Pennell (1998), Professor of Mathematics, B.S., University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Jonathan L. Pickeral (2015), Instructor of Kinesiology, B.S., Greensboro College;
M.S.Ed., Canisius College
Michelle Plaisance (2014), Professor of English and Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages; Dean of the School of Humanities, B.A., University of North
Carolina at Wilmington; M.A.T., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Molly A. Riddle (2019), Assistant Professor of Education, B.S., Indiana University
Southeast; M.Ed., Indiana Wesleyan University; Ph.D., Indiana University
William W. Ritter (2013), Director of the Library, A.A.S., Randolph Community
College; B.S., Appalachian State University; M.L.I.S., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro
John A. Saari (1990), Professor of Theatre, B.A., Lake Superior University; M.F.A.,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Sean A. Saari (2016), Assistant Professor of Theatre, B.A., Greensboro College;
M.F.A., University of Georgia
Jessica G. Sharpe (2007), Professor of Biology; Dean of the Faculty, B.A., University
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of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina
University
Kristin A. Sheridan (2014), Associate Professor of Psychology, B.S., Greensboro
College; M.S.W., University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina
Agricultural and Technical State University; Ed.D., Argosy University
Faye P. Simon (2019), Assistant Professor of Mathematics, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., North
Carolina State University
Brittany M. Søndberg (2015), Associate Professor of Art, B.F.A., East Carolina
University; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jason M. Stroud (2020), Visiting Assistant Professor of History, B.A., The Citadel;
M.A., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
Natasha W. Veale (2014), Professor of Special Education; Dean of the School of
Social Sciences and Education B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; B.S.,
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; M.Ed., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro; Ph.D., Capella University
Teresa M. Walker (2013), Fred L. Proctor, Sr. Associate Professor of Accounting,
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.S., University of North Carolina at
Greensboro; Certified Public Accountant, State of North Carolina
Adjunct Faculty
Ashley M. Allen (2019), Adjunct Instructor of Education, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Lisa B. Alley (1995), Adjunct Instructor of Greensboro College Seminar, Director of
Academic Support, B.S., Greensboro College
Lisa M. Amani (2009), Adjunct Instructor of Kinesiology, B.A., The American
University
Polly Compos Anton (2019), Adjunct Instructor of Career and Life Directions;
Administrative Assistant to the George Center for Honors Studies (part time), B.A.,
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Caryn J. Atwater (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Career and Life Directions, Director
of Career and Personal Development, B.S., Long Island University/C.W. Post; M.A.,
Tufts University
Jenna R. Avent (2013), Adjunct Instructor of Education, Director of First Year
Experience and Greensboro College Seminar, B.A., M.Ed., University of North
Carolina at Greensboro
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Tatia D. Beal (2004), Adjunct Instructor of Spanish, B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University
Georgieann Bogdan (2016), Adjunct Instructor of Anthropology and Greensboro
College Seminar, Director of Academic Accessibility, B.A., University of North
Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., Wake Forest University
Martha M. Bunch (1986), Adjunct Instructor of Education; Associate Vice President
for Academic Administration, B.A., Duke University; M.Ed., University of North
Carolina at Greensboro
Rebecca B. Caison (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Education, B.S., North Carolina State
University; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Eleni F. Caldwell (2019), Adjunct Instructor of Education, B.A., M.Ed., High Point
University
Daniel S. Cameron (2013), Adjunct Instructor of English, B.A., M.A.T., University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Theresa J. Campbell (2008), Adjunct Instructor of History, B.A., University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jacqueline S. Canter (1997), Adjunct Instructor of Voice, B.M., M.M., East Carolina
University
Diane H. Carlin (2021), Adjunct Instructor Business Administration, B.S. Florida
Atlantic University; M.S., Purdue University; M.B.A., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro
Merilee D. Chesney (2014), Adjunct Instructor of Education, B.S., Appalachian State
University; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jason S. Cooke (2017), Adjunct Instructor of English, B.A., East Carolina University;
M.A., Old Dominion University
Troy E. Corsner (2020), Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice,
Micah D. Daw (2020), Adjunct Instructor of Art, B.F.A., University of Florida; M.F.A.,
The Ohio State University
Jeanine P. Dawson (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Accounting, B.S., University of
Maryland; M.A., Regent University; M.Ed., Dallas Baptist University
Amanda R. Diorio (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Dance, B.F.A., Temple University;
M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Abby M. Dobs (2016), Adjunct Instructor of English and Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages, B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.A., University of North
Carolina at Charlotte; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
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Mackenzie A. Douthit (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics, B.A., Southeastern
University; M.A., Wake Forest University
Carmen M. Eby (2018), Adjunct Instructor of Clarinet, B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
The Ohio State University
Deborah A. Egekvist (2020), Adjunct Instructor of Flute, B.M., Lawrence University;
M.M., Eastman School of Music; D.M., Florida State University
Degania Fortson (2020), Adjunct Instructor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages, B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Phoenix; M.A.,
Greensboro College
Timothy D. Gilbert (2018), Adjunct Instructor of Religion, B.A., Oklahoma Baptist
University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Catherine M. Gold (2019), Adjunct Instructor of Health Sciences, B.S., Towson
University; M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tica L. Green (2013), Adjunct Instructor of Religion and Greensboro College
Seminar, Director of Academic Success, B.S., Greensboro College: M.Div., Duke
University
Clarisse G. Grubby (2017), Adjunct Instructor of Business Administration, B.S.,
Western Michigan University; M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Lisa M. Gunther (1998), Adjunct Professor of Psychology, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., State
University of New York at Binghamton
D’andre A. Hardy (2019), Adjunct Instructor Education; Director of Student
Retention, B.A., University of North Texas; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
Abby F. Holland (2021), Adjunct Instructor of Education, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s
University; M.A., American University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at
Charlotte
Derek J. Holmgren (2020), Adjunct Instructor of History, B.A., University of Denver;
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Richard L. Jenkins (2005), Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics, B.S., Appalachian
State University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Karl J. Kassner (2004), Adjunct Instructor of Trumpet, B.M., North Carolina School
of the Arts
Anna G. Lampidis (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Oboe, B.M., University of Miami
(Florida); M.M., Yale University; D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Marjorie B. Larkin (1991), Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology and Science
Education Emerita, B.S., University of Georgia; M.A.T., Georgia Southern University
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Peter G. Larson (2012), Adjunct Instructor of English, A.B., University of California
at Berkeley; M.A., Stanford University
Yvonne A. Leab (2021), Adjunct Instructor of Education, B.A., Salem College; M.A.,
Gardner-Webb University
Paul L. Leslie (1989-2020), Adjunct Professor of Sociology and Chief Academic
Officer Emeritus, B.A., Clark University; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University
Christina M. Lipstreau (2013), Adjunct Instructor of Education, B.A., M.Ed.,
Greensboro College
Vivian A. Lutian (2015), Adjunct Instructor of English, B.A., University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Duaa K. Makhoul (2020), Adjunct Instructor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages, B.A., University of Jordan (Jordan); M.A., University of North Carolina at
Charlotte
Jeanne M. Malcolm (2019), Adjunct Instructor of Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages, B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., University of
Massachusetts; M.S., Long Island University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at
Charlotte
Amanda S. Martin (2014), Adjunct Instructor of Kinesiology, B.S., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro; M.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
University
Richard A. Mayes (1985), Adjunct Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Biology Emeritus,
B.S., M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Texas
Gregory L. Milsom (2017), Adjunct Instructor of Business Administration, B.S.,
University of Maryland; M.B.A., American University; Ph.D., Walden University
L. Andrew Mock (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Music, B.M., M.M., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
Meredith B. Moore (2019), Adjunct Instructor of English, B.S., M.A., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro; M.S., East Carolina University; Ed.D., New Jersey City
University
Timothy S. Moore (2019), Adjunct Instructor of Religion, B.S., Greensboro College;
M.Div., Duke University; M.L., University of Saint Andrews (Scotland); D.M., Hood
Theological Seminary
Robert A. Myers (2021), Adjunct Instructor of Dance, B.A., University of South
Florida; M.A., Westminster College
Tasha M. Myers (2019), Adjunct Instructor of Education; Director of Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion, B.A., University of South Florida; M.Ed., University of Georgia
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Nanelle A. Napp (2021), Adjunct Instructor of Business Administration, B.A., Hamilton
College; M.B.A., Pace University
Kathleen M. O’Kelly (2019), Adjunct Instructor of Theatre, B.A., Wofford College;
M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
April H. Pait (2007), Adjunct Instructor of Radiologic Technology, B.S., Greensboro
College
Dorisa E. Parker (2021), Adjunct Instructor of Psychology, B.A., M.S., North
Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Rene P. Parrish (2002), Adjunct Instructor of Radiologic Technology, B.S.,
Greensboro College; M.H.A., Pfeiffer University
Shana L. Plasters (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Education Administration, B.A.,
Pittsburgh State University; M.S., University of Central Missouri
Melissa M. Rathbone (2021), Adjunct Instructor of Education, B.A., M.A., University
of North Carolina at Charlotte
Juanita S. Ray (2019), Adjunct Instructor of English, B.A., University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Alicia Reid (2019), Adjunct Instructor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages, B.A., Belmont Abbey College; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at
Charlotte
Anthony J. Schraeder (2020), Adjunct Instructor of English, B.S., Greensboro
College; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Tonya O. Seawell (2016), Adjunct Instructor of Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.,
Vance-Granville Community College; B.S., Franklin University
Timothy W. Sims (2016), Adjunct Instructor of English and Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages, B.A., LeMoyne College; M.S.A.., Appalachian State
University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Jared T. Slack (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Art Education, A.A., Snow College;
B.F.A., Utah State University; M.F.A., Miami University
Daniese H. Smith (2015), Adjunct Instructor of Education, A.B., Greensboro College;
M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Taffey A. Stout (2017), Adjunct Instructor of Business Administration, B.B.A.,
M.B.A., University of Georgia
Suzanne M. Suddarth (2017), Adjunct Instructor of Career and Life Directions;
Director of Certification Development and Innovative Programs, B.A., Guilford
College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Kim G. Summers (2010), Adjunct Instructor of Percussion, B.M.E., East Carolina
University; M.M., The American Band College-Southern Oregon
Sarah L. Taylor (2017), Adjunct Instructor of Music, B.M., University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.M., D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Lawrence E. Thee (2017), Adjunct Instructor of Music, B.M.Ed., Murray State
University; M.M., University of Illinois
Gerald R. Thomas (2007), Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice, B.A., Greensboro
College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Josephus Thompson III (2021), Adjunct Instructor of Theatre, B.S., North Carolina
Agricultural and Technical State Univeristy
Michael J. Tourek (2017), Adjunct Instructor of Theatre, B.A., M.F.A., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
Tony P. VanCura (2018), Adjunct Instructor of Religion, B.A., Ambridge University;
M.Div., Luther Seminary
Linda G. Vickery (2005), Adjunct Instructor of Radiologic Technology, B.S.,
Appalachian State University; M.S., Capella University
Faye W. Wainwright (2008), Adjunct Instructor of Radiologic Technology, A.A., Pitt
County Community College
Jenny D. Walls (20080, Adjunct Instructor of Radiologic Technology, B.S.,
Greensboro College
Stephen C. Ware (2003), Adjunct Instructor of Tuba, B.M., North Carolina School of
the Arts
Aaron J. Weibe (2020), Adjunct Instructor of Guitar, B.A., Greensboro College; M.A.,
Johns Hopkins University
Paula M. Wilder (2014), Adjunct Instructor of English, A.A., Columbia International
University; B.A., Guilford College; M.A., Greensboro College
Betty S. Winslow (2002), Adjunct Instructor of Radiologic Technology, B.S.,
Greensboro College; M.A. Appalachian State University
David L. Wulfeck (2010), Adjunct Instructor of Trombone , B.M., University of North
Carolina at Greensboro; M.M., University of Northern Colorado
Susan E. Young (1994), Adjunct Instructor of Piano and Staff Accompanist, B.M. in
Music Education, Appalachian State University; M.M., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro
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Faculty Emeriti
Harold G. Andrews, Jr. (1957-1994),*** Professor of Music Emeritus, B.M., M.M.,
Oberlin Conservatory of Music; D.M.A., Boston University
Debra M. Davidson (1986-2019), Professor of Education Emerita, B.S., Appalachian
State University; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., University of
Nebraska
Jane C. Girardi (1985-2015), Assistant Professor of German Emerita, B.A.,
Birmingham-Southern College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J. Glenn Grayson (1966-1996), Jefferson-Pilot Professor of History Emeritus, A.B.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
John M. Hemphill, Jr. (1993-2013), Professor of Education Emeritus, B.A.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.Ed., Clemson University; Ph.D.,
Florida State University
Randy R. Hunt (1991-2018), Professor of Exercise and Sport Studies Emeritus, B.A.,
Glenville State College; M.S., Ed.D., West Virginia University
Daniel N. Keck (1991-2003), Professor of Political Science Emeritus, Provost
Emeritus, B.A., Miami University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Robert K. Kowski (1971-2006), Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Art Emeritus, B.F.A.,
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Marjorie B. Larkin (1991-2013), Assistant Professor of Biology Emerita, B.S.,
University of Georgia; M.Ed., Ed. Specialist, Georgia Southern University
Paul L. Leslie (1989-2020), Professor of Sociology and Chief Academic Officer
Emeritus, B.A., Clark University; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University
Richard A. Mayes (1985), Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Biology Emeritus, B.S., M.S.,
University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Texas
Isabelle R. Powell (1972-1991), Associate Professor of Sociology Emerita, B.S.,
Mansfield University; Temple University; Penn State University; Ph.D., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
Marcia J. Reinholtz (1987-2012), Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Special Education
Emerita, B.S., Keuka College; M.Ed., Arizona State University; Ed.D., Northern
Arizona University
David J. Schram (1989-2021), Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Theatre Emeritus, B.A.,
Biscayne College; M.F.A., Florida State University
*** Years of service at Greensboro College
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Patricia S. Sellers (1980-2006), Director of Academic Success Emerita, B.A.,
Catawba College; M.Ed., North Carolina State University
Edith L. Shepherd (1989-2011), Associate Professor of Spanish Emerita, B.A.,
Guilford College; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Michael P. Sistrom (2003-2021), Professor of History Emeritus, B.A., University of
Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Wanda H. Szenasy (1996-2008), Associate Professor of Education Emerita, B.A.,
M.Ed., Ed.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Willie L. Taylor (1963-2001), Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Physical Education
Emerita, B.S., Longwood College; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ed.D., University
of Georgia
Ann E. Walter-Fromson (1989-2014), Professor of Psychology Emerita, A.B.,
Oberlin College; M.Ed., Ph.D., Duke University
Anne Woodward (1967-1989), Assistant Professor of Music Emerita, B.M.,
Greensboro College; M.A., Teachers' College, Columbia University
Administration
President of the College
Lawrence D. Czarda (2010), President of the College; Professor of Public
Administration, B.A., Bridgewater College; M.P.A., The American University; Ph.D.,
George Mason University
Susan J. Barringer (2010), Executive Assistant to the President and Clerk of the Board
of Trustees, B.S., Eastern Kentucky University
Emily M. Scott (2011), Chief of Staff/Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, B.A.,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.P.A., North Carolina State University
Academic Affairs
Daniel J. Malotky (2003), Vice President for Academic Affairs; Lucy H. Robertson
Professor of Religion, Ethics and Philosophy, B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago
Martha M. Bunch (1986), Associate Vice President for Academic Administration,
B.A., Duke University; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jessica G. Sharpe (2007), Dean of the Faculty; Professor of Biology, B.A., University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina
University
Anna Marie Rogers (2015), Executive Administrative Assistant to the Vice President
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for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, B.S., East Carolina University
Academic Support
Lisa B. Alley (1995), Director of Academic Support, B.S., Greensboro College
Tica L. Green (2013), Director of Academic Success, B.S., Greensboro College;
M.Div., Duke University
Georgieann Bogdan (2016), Director of Academic Accessibility, B.A., University of
North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., Wake Forest University
Administrative Assistant to the Faculty
Cathy L. Jansen (2014), Administrative Assistant to the Faculty
Assessment Activities
Dana L. Dalton (2020), Director of Assessment Activities, B.A., University of
Virginia; B.S.P.H., M.P.H., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., Georgia
State University
Career and Personal Development
Caryn J. Atwater (2015), Director of Career and Personal Development, B.S., Long
Island University/C.W. Post; M.A., Tufts University
Certification Development and Innovative Programs
Suzanne M. Suddarth (2017), Director of Certification Development and Innovative
Programs, B.A., Guilford College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Tasha M. Myers (2019), Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, B.A.,
University of South Florida; M.Ed., University of Georgia
Fine Arts Program
Benjy L. Springs (2001), Director of Bands, B.A., University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
George Center for Honors Studies
Polly Compos Anton (2019), Administrative Assistant to the George Center for
Honors Studies (part time), B.A., M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Greensboro College Seminar
Jenna R. Avent (2013), Director of First Year Experience and Greensboro College
Seminar, B.A., M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Library Services
William W. Ritter (2013), Director of the Library, A.A.S., Randolph Community
College; B.S., Appalachian State University; M.L.I.S., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro
Lauren M. Brewer (2017), Reference and Instruction Librarian, B.A., M.L.I.S.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
George D. Cheatham (2012), Reference Desk Assistant (part-time), B.A.,
Washington College; J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
Rebecca M. Quigley (2016), Library Specialist, B.A., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
Registrar and Institutional Research
Travis S. Mickey (2013), Registrar and Director of Institutional Research, B.S.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
R. Amanda Mayes (2016), Registrar Office Coordinator, B.A., High Point
University; M.A., P.B.C, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
McKenzie M. Woody (2020), Administrative Assistant to the Registrar’s Office (part
time), B.A., Greensboro College
Student Retention
D’andre A. Hardy (2019), Director of Student Retention, B.A., University of North
Texas; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Onyinyechukwu Onwuka (2019), Data Analyst, (part time), B.S., Enugu State
University of Science and Technology (Nigeria); M.S., University of Ibadan (Nigeria);
M.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Teacher Education Program
Rebecca F. Blomgren (1988), Director of the Teacher Education Program, Dean,
School of Social Sciences and Education, Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Education,
A.B., M.Ed., Indiana University; Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Pamela J. Bennett (1991), Assistant Director of the Teacher Education Program,
A.S., Southern West Virginia Community College; B.S., Greensboro College
Advancement and Admissions
Anne J. Hurd (2015), Vice President for Advancement and Admissions, B.A.,
Greensboro College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Advancement
Ellie P. Yearns (2016), Assistant Vice President for Development, B.A., M.A.,
Greensboro College
Thomas M. Saitta (2016), Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, B.F.A.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Elena L. Henry (2002), Director of Advancement Services, B.A., Greensboro College
Elaine A. Kitchell (2012), Director of Conferences and Events, B.A., Greensboro
College
Elizabeth Clem (2018), Advancement Services Coordinator (part-time), B.A.,
University of Pennsylvania
Director of Alumni Giving and Programs, vacant
Admissions
F. Julianne Schatz (1990), Dean of Admissions, B.A., Greensboro College
Andrea M. Humble (1995), Director of Admissions Data and Reporting, B.S.,
Greensboro College
Krista D. Connelly (2019), Admissions Counselor and Visit Coordinator, B.A.,
Greensboro College; M.S.W., New York University
LaTore Foster (2020), Adult Admissions Counselor, B.B.A., Greensboro College
Zach Frohne (2019), Assistant Director of Admissions, B.S., Greensboro College
Makayla J. Humphreys Caulder (2019), Admissions Counselor, B.A., Greensboro
College
Justin L. Kimball (2017), Admissions Counselor, B.A., Greensboro College
Maggie Lovings Greeson (2019), Admissions Administrative Assistant, B.A.,
Greensboro College
Destiny D. Phillips (2019), Admissions Counselor, B.S., Greensboro College
Athletics
Kim A. Strable (2020), Director of Athletics, B.A., Albion College; M.A., Western
Michigan University
Heather Macy (2020), Assistant Director of Athletics; Head Women’s Basketball
Coach, B.S., Greensboro College; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
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Jena G. Miller (2014), Athletics Coordinator; Director of Compliance; Senior Woman
Administrator, B.S., Greensboro College
Ethan Williams (2021), Head Athletic Trainer, B.S., M.S., University of North
Carolina at Greensboro
Nate Bates (2021), Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, B.S., Taylor University
Kevin Birmingham (2017) Head Men’s Wresting Coach; Head Women’s Wresting
Coach, B.A., Davidson College
Avery Booker (2020), Head Baseball Coach, B.S., Brevard College; M.S., Southern
New Hampshire University
James (Jim) F. Cantamessa (2014), Head Men’s Basketball Coach; Head Men’s Golf
Coach, B.S., Siena College
Tyler Card (2020), Head Football Coach, B.A., Southern Virginia University; M.S.,
Sul Ross State University; M.S., Weber State University
Tony Falvino (2015), Head Men’s Soccer Coach, B.S., Greensboro College; M.S.,
Wingate University
Teresa M. Fister (2016), Head Softball Coach, Reynolds Center Manager, B.S.,
Appalachian State University; M.S., West Virginia University
Jordan May (2019), Head Women’s Soccer Coach, B.S., Roanoke College; M.Ed., St.
Lawrence University
Jim Sheridan (2018), Head Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach, B.A., Marshall
University; M.Ed., Clemson University
Kevin Troup (2018), Head Volleyball Coach, A.A., Indian River Community College;
B.A., Florida Atlantic University
Patrick Williams (2021), Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach, B.S., Greensboro
College
Mallory Zelawski (2021), Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, B.S., Indiana University
of Pennsylvania; M.S., Northern Arizona University
Director of Athletics Communications, vacant
Business and Finance
Chris D. Elmore (2010), Vice President for Business and Finance, B.A., M.S.,
Appalachian State University; Certified Public Accountant, State of North Carolina
Michelle C. Stiles (2017), Director of Finance and Controller, B.S., University of
North Carolina at Charlotte
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Yasmine S. Glover (2019), Accounts Payable Specialist, B.S., University of North
Carolina at Greensboro
Human Resources
Sonia B. Hoffman (2013), Director of Human Resources
Fantasia H. Pugh (2018), Payroll Accounting Specialist, A.A.S., Randolph
Community College; B.B.A., Greensboro College
Information Technology
Chris Estes (2021), Virtual Chief Information Officer (part time)
Bryan Morden (2021), Help Desk Technician, B.A., University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
Pride Shop
Clifford Braly (1996), Pride Shop Manager, B.S., University of North Carolina at
Asheville
Student Financial Services
Lindsay S. Latham (2011), Senior Director of Student Financial Services, B.S.,
Greensboro College
Ryan Mickey (2018), Financial Aid Data Specialist, B.S., University of North
Carolina at Greensboro
Joan Springett-Coscia (2020), Financial Aid Coordinator
Marilyn S. Woods (2010), Director of Student Accounts, B.S., B.S., Greensboro
College
Meredith Calhoun (2009), Cash Receipts Specialist (part-time), B.S., Elon University
Verlista G. McCloud (2006), Collections and Student Accounts Officer (part-time),
A.A., Raleigh School of Business and Accounting
Student Development
Shana L. Plasters (2015), Dean of Students, B.A., Pittsburg State University (KS);
M.S., University of Central Missouri
Jenna R. Avent (2013), Director of First Year Experience and Greensboro College
Seminar, B.A., M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
John A. Felton (2021), Residence Hall Director, B.S., Methodist University
Teresa M. Fister (2016), Reynolds Center Manager, Head Softball Coach, B.S.,
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Appalachian State University; M.S., West Virginia University
Jonathan A. Hall (2014), Director of Student Engagement, B.S., Greensboro College
Regina C. Ray (2021), Residence Hall Director, B.S.W., University of North Carolina
at Pembroke
Megan E. Whitcomb (2016), Housing Coordinator, B.S., Greensboro College
Residence Hall Director, vacant
Counseling Services
Bernette J. Jones (2020), Director of Counseling Services, B.S.W., North Carolina
Agricultural and Technical State University; M.S.W., University of South Carolina
Mackenzie Kegley (2021), Staff Counselor Intern, B.A., Christopher Newport
University; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Gabrielle Norcross (2021), Staff Counselor Intern, B.A., Kent State University
Clyndel Williams (2021), Staff Counselor Intern, B.A., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro
Postal Services
Donald R. Outlaw (2011), Mailroom Superintendent
Religious Life
Robert W. Brewer (2005), Campus Chaplain, Assistant Professor of Religion, B.S.,
Appalachian State University; M.Div., Candler School of Theology, Emory University;
Th.D., University of Toronto
Student Health
Lauren T. Childrey (2011), Director of Student Health Services, B.S.N, R.N.,
N.C.S.N., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Security
Calvin L. Gilmore (1982), Director of Campus Safety and Security
Michael Farmer (2020), Security Officer
Dean Gibson (1995), Security Officer (part-time)
James R. Griffin (2020), Security Officer
Grant Hoffman (2018), Security Officer
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Jason E. Holt (2020), Security Officer
Charlie W. Morgan (2020), Security Officer (part-time)
Tony Robinson (2011), Security Officer (part-time)
Jeffrey C. Springs (2018), Security Officer (part-time)
Michael R. Tatum (2004), Security Officer (part-time)
Lester Westbrook (1998), Security Officer
Alumni Association Officers 2021-2022
President Shani Porter Lester ’92 (Greensboro, NC)
President Elect Katie Peele ’13, ’18 (Greensboro, NC)
Immediate Past President Ashley D. Roseboro ’04 (Woodbridge, VA)
Honorary Vice President Gene Edwards Jones ’58 (Greensboro, NC)
Secretary Kristen Crutchfield Brown ’04 (Kernersville, NC)
Treasurer Andrew B. Strand ’85 (Greensboro, NC)
Chaplain Leah Dula Brown ’06 (Greensboro, NC)
Lifetime Alumni Board Member Jean Fortner Ward ’56 (Greensboro, NC)
Honorary Alumni Board Member Denise Dilts “Dennie” Newton (Bahama, NC)
Alumni Engagement Committee Kelly Rexer ’14 (Greensboro, NC)
Chair
Brock Museum Representative Gene Edwards Jones ’58 (Greensboro, NC)
Awards Committee Chair Lisa Bennett Alley ’93 (Browns Summit, NC)
Members Emeriti Margie Stoltz Eller ’49 (Winston-Salem, NC)
Kyleen Turner Papadeas ’60 (Burlington, NC)
Dorothy Steedman Shoaf ’49 (Durham, NC)
Board of Trustees
The following are members of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Kevin M. Green ’78, Chair of the Board
Dr. Thomas W. Clawson, First Vice Chair of the Board
Martha F. Bradberry ’74, Second Vice Chair of the Board
Kenneth C. Mayer, Jr., Secretary of the Board
Dr. C. Brent DeVore
Dr. Candace M. L. Kime ’69
George R. Johnson, Jr.
Lynn Lewis Lane ’73
Russell R. Myers ’82
*Dr. Lawrence D. Czarda, President
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Karen Riegel Anzola ’86
Nickolay Bochilo ’03
Martha F. Bradberry ’74
Brittany S. Carroll ’12
Dr. Thomas W. Clawson
*Dr. Lawrence D. Czarda, President
Rev. Frederick A. Davie, Jr. ’78
Dr. C. Brent DeVore, Trustee Emeritus
Elizabeth Fonorow
Gregory E. Gonzales
Kevin M. Green ’78
Gail Brower Huggins ’65
Frederick T. Jones, Jr. Life Trustee Emeritus
Dr. Candace M. L. Kime ’69, Trustee Emerita
Lynn Lewis Lane ’73, Trustee Emerita
*Bishop Paul Leeland
*Shani Porter Lester ’92
Rev. Daniel Martin
Kenneth C. Mayer, Jr.
Russell R. Myers ’82
Rev. Dr. Joshua M. Noblitt ’00
Ashley Roseboro ’04
Shannon J. Scales ’01
Dr. Lynette N. Tannis ’95
John A. Tricoli III ’81
Lisa Wall ’89
*Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Betty Jane Farrell Williams ’58, Trustee Emerita
* Ex officio
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INDEX
Academic Accessibility, Office of 23-26
Academic Advising 48
Academic Calendar 6-8, 49
Academic Schools 66-67
Academic Honor Code 36-40
Academic Honor Society 63-64
Academic Load 49
Academic Organization 66
Academic Progress 59-60
Financial Aid Recipients 32-34
Academic Records 14-15, 55-56
Accreditations 5-6
Administration (Personnel Listing) 111-119
Admission Requirements 19-26
Admission Procedures 21-23
Counseling Services 26
International Students 22
Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Programs
19-21
Licensure Plus Program, Master of Arts in
Teaching (M.A.T.) in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages 20
Licensure Plus Program, Master of Education
(M.Ed.) 21
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages; Graduate
Certificates in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages 19-20
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology, Ethics and
Culture; Advanced Certificate in Religious
Studies 19
Master of Education (M.Ed.); Graduate
Certificates in Education 20
Office of Academic Accessibility 23-26
Readmission 23
Special Non-Degree Student Status 22
Summer School 22-23
Transfer Credits 22
Advanced Certificate in Religious Studies 19
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy 9
Alumni Association Officers 118
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
9-10
Appeal Process (Academic Suspension) 60
Attendance (Class) 49-50
Auditing 27, 49
Authentication Procedures for Online Courses
43
Board of Trustees 118-119
Calendar, 2021-2022 Academic 6-8
Class Attendance 49-50
Commencement Ceremonies, Participation in 64-65
Complaints Policy 17-18
Counseling Services 26
Course Changes 50
Course Descriptions 90-100
Birth Through Kindergarten Education
(BKE) 90-91
Education (EDU) 91-92
Elementary Education (ELE) 92-93
English (ENG) 93-96
Religion, Ethics and Philosophy (REP) 97-99
Special Education (SPE) 99-100
Course Withdrawal 50
Credit, Transfer (see Transfer Policy)
Credit Hours, Policy on Granting 41-42
Curriculum 69-100
Advanced Certificate in Religious Studies 70
Course Descriptions 90-100
Graduate Certificates in Education 78
Licensure Plus Master of Arts in Teaching
(M.A.T.) in Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages 79-82
Licensure Plus Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Programs 82-90
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages 71-72
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology, Ethics
and Culture 69-70
Master of Education (M.Ed.) 74-78
Specialized Graduate Certificates in
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages 72-74
Diplomas 65
Dismissal and Withdrawal Policies and
Procedures 60-63
Administrative Withdrawal 60-61
Disciplinary Withdrawal 63
Dismissal 60
Leave of Absence 62
Medical Withdrawal 30, 61
Military Leave of Absence 62-63
Unofficial Withdrawal 61-62
Voluntary Withdrawal or Transfer 61
Drop/Add (Course Changes) 50
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy 12-13
Examinations, Final 50-51
Faculty (Personnel Listing) 101-111
Fees (See Tuition and Fees)
FERPA Privacy Information for Online Courses
42-43
Final Examinations 50-51
Finance 27-30
Payment Regulations 28
Projected Additional Student Charges
Associated with Verification of Student
Identity for Online Programs and Courses
28
Refund Information 29-30
Terms of Payment 28
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Tuition and Fees 27
Tuition Payment Plan 28
Financial Aid 31-35
Applying for Federal Financial Aid 31
General Requirements 31
Sources of Aid 31
Standards of Academic Progress 32-34
Withdrawal, Refund and Repayment
Policies 34-35
First Citizens Bank Global Communication
Center 64
Fraternization Policy 11-12
Grade Reports 56
Grading System 52-55
Audit 52
Carry Over 52-53
Failure for Non Attendance 53
Grade Point Average 54-55
Incomplete 53
No Credit 53
Not Reported 53
Pass/Fail 53
Repeated Courses 54
Withdraw 53
Withdraw Failing 54
Withdrawal for Non Attendance 54
Graduate Certificates in Education 78
Graduate Certificates in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages 19, 72-74
Graduate Program at Greensboro College
(General) 68
Grievance Procedures 43-48
Greensboro College (General) 1-3
History of Greensboro College 4-5
Honor Code (Academic) 36-40
Inclement Weather Policy 16
Kappa Delta Pi 63-64
Library, James Addison Jones 1-2
Licensure Plus Master of Arts in Teaching
(M.A.T.) in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages 79-82
Licensure Plus Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Programs 82-90
Maintenance and Disposal of Student Records
15-16
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology, Ethics and
Culture 69-70
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages 71-72
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages 79-82
Master of Education (M.Ed.) 74-78
Mission of Greensboro College 4
Online Courses, FERPA Privacy
Information 42-43
Online Courses, Authentication
Procedures 43
Online Courses, Restrictions on
Enrollment for International Students
51-52
Payment Regulations 28
Personnel 101-119
Petition for Exception to Academic Policy 63
Piedmont Alternative Licensure Program (PAL)
21
Political Activities Policy 16-17
Prerequisites, Concurrent Requisites, and
Corequisites 51
Readmission 23
Refund Information 29-30
Registration (for Classes) 51
Release of Educational Records 14-15, 55-
56
Restrictions on Online Course Enrollment
for International Students 51-52
Satisfactory Academic Progress (Financial aid
recipients) 32-34
School of Humanities 67
School of Social Sciences and Education 67
Second Graduate Degree Requirements 58-59
Sexual Harassment Policy 10-11
Student and Parent Complaints 17-18
Summer School 22-23
Suspension (Academic) 59-60
Terms of Payment 28
Title IX Statement 3
Tobacco-Free Policy 16
Transcripts 55-56
Transfer Policy 56-58
Prior Approval 58
Transfer Credit from Foreign
Institutions 58
Transfer Credit from Non-Regionally
Accredited Institutions 57
Transfer Credit from Regionally
Accredited Institutions 56-57
Tuition and Fees 27-28
Auditing Fee 27
Background Check Fee 27
Independent/Directed Study Fee 27
Late Registration Fee 27
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Projected Additional Student Charges
Associated with Verification of Student
Identity for Online Programs and Courses
28
Teacher Licensure Fee 27
Tuition Payment Plan 28
Unofficial Withdrawal 61-62
Vision of Greensboro College 4
Whistleblower Policy 13-14
Withdrawal (Dismissal) Policies and
Procedures 60-63
Administrative Withdrawal 60-61
Disciplinary Withdrawal 63
Dismissal 60
Leave of Absence 62
Medical Withdrawal 30, 61
Military Leave of Absence 62-63
Unofficial Withdrawal 61-62
Voluntary Withdrawal or Transfer 61