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Table of ContentsPresident's Message ........................................................................................ 6

2016-17 Academic Calendar ............................................................................ 7

Notices .............................................................................................................. 8

University Information ..................................................................................... 10

General Information ................................................................................ 10

The University: Scope, History, Mission, Accreditation .................... 10

Assessment, the Academic Year, Programs of Study ...................... 11

Visitor Information ............................................................................ 11

Parking Regulations ......................................................................... 12

Student Records .............................................................................. 12

Research .......................................................................................... 12

Opportunities for First-Year Students .............................................. 14

The Honors Program ....................................................................... 14

The Senior Honors Thesis ............................................................... 15

Tuition, Fees, Financial Information ........................................................ 15

Tuition and Fees .............................................................................. 15

Estimated Yearly Expenses ............................................................. 16

Regulations Regarding Non-Resident Fees ..................................... 16

Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity .......................................................... 17

Contiguous States/Provinces, Western Undergraduate ExchangeProgram ........................................................................................... 17

Dependents and Spouses of North Dakota University SystemGraduates ........................................................................................ 18

Refunds ............................................................................................ 18

Students in Debt to the University ................................................... 18

Satisfactory Progress ....................................................................... 18

Student Financial Aid ....................................................................... 19

Student Employment ................................................................. 20

Loans ........................................................................................ 20

Scholarships .............................................................................. 20

Grants ....................................................................................... 21

Other Sources of Aid ................................................................ 21

Student Services, Support Programs and Activities ................................ 21

Academic Support ............................................................................ 22

Admissions, Office of ....................................................................... 22

American Indian Student Services ................................................... 22

Art Museum ...................................................................................... 22

Athletics ............................................................................................ 22

Auditorium ........................................................................................ 22

Career Services ............................................................................... 22

Center for Instructional & Learning Technologies (CILT) ................. 23

Ceremonies and Special Events, Office of ...................................... 23

Chester Fritz Auditorium .................................................................. 23

Chief Information Officer, Office of .................................................. 23

Children's Center, University ............................................................ 23

Community Engagement, Center for ............................................... 23

Continuing Medical Education and Outreach ................................... 24

Counseling Center ........................................................................... 24

Dean of Students Office and Associate Vice President for StudentServices ........................................................................................... 24

Dining Services ................................................................................ 24

Disability Services for Students ....................................................... 24

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action ............................................... 24

Extracurricular Opportunities ............................................................ 25

Financial Aid Office .......................................................................... 25

Food Service .................................................................................... 25

Fraternity and Sorority Membership ................................................. 25

General Counsel, Office of .............................................................. 25

Health Service .................................................................................. 25

Health and Wellness Hub ................................................................ 25

Honor Societies ................................................................................ 25

Housing and Dining ......................................................................... 26

Human Resources, Office of ............................................................ 27

Information Technology .................................................................... 27

Instructional Development, Office of ................................................ 27

Intercollegiate Athletics .................................................................... 27

International Programs, Office of ..................................................... 28

Legal Counsel .................................................................................. 28

Libraries ........................................................................................... 28

Memorial Union ................................................................................ 28

Multicultural Student Services .......................................................... 28

Museum of Art, North Dakota .......................................................... 29

Radio, UND ...................................................................................... 29

Ombuds Office ................................................................................. 29

One-Stop Student Services ............................................................. 29

RecSports ........................................................................................ 29

Registrar, Office of the ..................................................................... 29

Religious Activities ........................................................................... 29

Research Development and Compliance ......................................... 30

Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic ............................................ 30

Student Affairs, Division of .............................................................. 30

Student Financial Aid Office ............................................................ 30

Student Health Services .................................................................. 30

Studio One ....................................................................................... 31

Study Abroad Office ......................................................................... 31

Telecommunications ........................................................................ 31

Television Center ............................................................................. 31

Testing Services, UND .................................................................... 32

Trio Programs .................................................................................. 32

U Card ............................................................................................. 32

UND Alumni Association & UND Foundation ................................... 32

University Relations, Office of .......................................................... 32

University Writing Program/Writing Across the Curriculum .............. 33

Veteran and Military Services .......................................................... 33

Wellness Center ............................................................................... 33

Women's Center .............................................................................. 33

Writing Center .................................................................................. 33

Information Sources About UND .................................................................... 34

Undergraduate Academic Information ............................................................ 35

New Undergraduate Student Information ................................................ 35

Admission of Freshman (Non-Degree and Early Entry) ................... 35

Admission of Transfer Students ....................................................... 36

Orientation Programs for New Students .......................................... 38

Readmission of Former Undergraduate Students ............................ 38

Undergraduate Academic Information ..................................................... 38

Degrees Granted ............................................................................. 39

The Purposes of a University Education .......................................... 39

The North Dakota University System Transfer Agreement ............... 39

University Graduation Requirements ............................................... 39

Major Declaration Policy, Common Course Numbers, Special Exams........................................................................................................... 40

Cooperative Education ..................................................................... 41

Registration ...................................................................................... 41

The Grading System ........................................................................ 42

Transcripts of Academic Records .................................................... 44

Students in Debt to the University ................................................... 44

University Attendance Policy and Procedure ................................... 44

Final Examination Policy .................................................................. 44

Undergraduate Probation, Suspension and Dismissal Policy ........... 44

Conduct in General .......................................................................... 45

Scholastic Honesty .......................................................................... 45

Academic Honors ............................................................................. 45

Undergraduate Programs and Courses ......................................................... 46

Accountancy (Acct) ................................................................................. 46

Aerospace Studies (AS) .......................................................................... 49

American Indian Studies (IS) .................................................................. 50

Anatomy and Cell Biology (Anat) ............................................................ 52

Anthropology (Anth) ................................................................................ 52

Art and Design ........................................................................................ 54

Arts and Sciences (A & S) ...................................................................... 59

Athletic Training ...................................................................................... 60

Atmospheric Sciences (AtSc) .................................................................. 60

Aviation (Avit) .......................................................................................... 62

Banking and Financial Economics .......................................................... 73

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) ............................................ 73

Biology (Biol) ........................................................................................... 73

Business Administration (BAdm) ............................................................. 83

Chemical Engineering (ChE) ................................................................... 85

Chemistry (Chem) ................................................................................... 88

Civil Engineering (CE) ............................................................................. 93

Communication Program (Comm) ........................................................... 95

Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) ..................................... 98

Computer Science (CSci) ...................................................................... 100

Counseling Psychology and Community Services (Coun) .................... 103

Criminal Justice Studies (CJ) ................................................................ 104

Earth System Science and Policy (ESSP) ............................................ 106

Economics (Econ) ................................................................................. 107

Education and Human Development (EHD) ......................................... 111

Educational Leadership (EDL) .............................................................. 112

Electrical Engineering (EE) ................................................................... 112

Engineering (Engr) ................................................................................ 118

English Language and Literature (Engl) ................................................ 119

Entrepreneurship (ENTR), School of .................................................... 123

Family and Community Medicine (FMed) ............................................. 128

Finance (Fin) ......................................................................................... 130

Fine Arts (FA) ....................................................................................... 132

Forensic Science ................................................................................... 132

General Studies .................................................................................... 134

Geography and Geographic Information Science (Geog) ..................... 134

Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering (Geol andGeoE) .................................................................................................... 137

History (Hist) ......................................................................................... 145

Histotechnician Certificate Program ...................................................... 149

Honors (Hon) ......................................................................................... 149

Humanities (Hum) ................................................................................. 150

Integrated Studies ................................................................................. 151

Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) ............................................................... 152

International Studies (A&S) ................................................................... 152

Kinesiology and Public Health Education (KPHE) ................................. 153

Languages: Department of Modern and Classical Languages & Literatures(Lang) .................................................................................................... 161

Leadership Minor (Lead) ....................................................................... 170

Linguistics (Ling) ................................................................................... 170

Management (Mgmt) ............................................................................. 171

Marketing (MRKT) ................................................................................. 177

Mathematics (Math) .............................................................................. 178

Mechanical Engineering (ME) ............................................................... 182

Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) ....................................................... 186

Medicine (Med) ..................................................................................... 190

Microbiology and Immunology (MBio) ................................................... 190

Military Science (MS) ............................................................................ 190

Music (Musc) ......................................................................................... 192

Nonprofit Leadership Program (NLP) .................................................... 200

Nursing (Nurs) ....................................................................................... 201

Nutrition and Dietetics (N&D) ................................................................ 208

Occupational Therapy (OT) ................................................................... 211

Peace Studies (PS) ............................................................................... 211

Petroleum Engineering (PtrE) ............................................................... 212

Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics (PPT) ............................. 214

Philosophy and Religion (Phil and Rels) ............................................... 214

Physical Therapy (PT) .......................................................................... 219

Physics and Astrophysics (Phys) .......................................................... 221

Political Science (Pols) ......................................................................... 224

Psychology (Psyc) ................................................................................. 226

Public Administration (Pols) .................................................................. 229

Recreation and Tourism Studies (RTS) ................................................ 230

Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS) ........................................... 231

Social Science ....................................................................................... 232

Social Work (SWk) ................................................................................ 233

Sociology (Soc) ..................................................................................... 236

Space Studies (SpSt) ............................................................................ 237

Teaching and Learning (T&L) ............................................................... 238

Theatre Arts (Thea) ............................................................................... 246

University Courses (UNIV) .................................................................... 250

Women and Gender Studies (WGS) ..................................................... 251

Four Year Plans ........................................................................................... 253

College of Arts and Sciences ............................................................... 253

American Indian Studies ................................................................ 253

Anthropology .................................................................................. 255

Biology ........................................................................................... 255

Chemistry ....................................................................................... 262

Communication .............................................................................. 264

Communication Sciences and Disorders ....................................... 264

Computer Science ......................................................................... 265

Criminal Justice Studies ................................................................. 266

Economics ...................................................................................... 267

English ........................................................................................... 267

Forensic Science ........................................................................... 269

Geography ..................................................................................... 269

Graphic Design and New Art Media .............................................. 272

History ............................................................................................ 272

Honors ............................................................................................ 274

Instrumental Performance .............................................................. 274

International Studies ...................................................................... 277

Languages ..................................................................................... 277

Mathematics ................................................................................... 280

Music .............................................................................................. 281

Music Education ............................................................................. 285

Music Therapy ............................................................................... 289

Musical Theatre ............................................................................. 290

Philosophy and Religion ................................................................ 291

Physics ........................................................................................... 293

Psychology ..................................................................................... 294

Sociology ........................................................................................ 295

Theatre Arts ................................................................................... 296

Visual Arts ...................................................................................... 296

Visual Arts ............................................................................... 302

Vocal Performance ........................................................................ 303

College of Business and Public Administration ..................................... 305

Accountancy ................................................................................... 305

Airport Management ....................................................................... 306

Aviation Management .................................................................... 307

Banking & Financial Economics ..................................................... 308

Business Economics ...................................................................... 308

Economics ...................................................................................... 309

Entrepreneurship ............................................................................ 310

Graphic Design Technology ........................................................... 310

Human Resource Management ..................................................... 311

Industrial Technology ..................................................................... 312

Information Systems ...................................................................... 312

Investments .................................................................................... 313

Management .................................................................................. 313

Managerial Finance & Accounting ................................................. 314

Marketing ....................................................................................... 315

Operations & Supply Chain Management ...................................... 316

Political Science ............................................................................. 317

Public Administration ...................................................................... 317

College of Education & Human Development ....................................... 318

Early Childhood Education ............................................................. 318

Elementary Education .................................................................... 319

Kinesiology ..................................................................................... 319

Middle Level Education .................................................................. 322

Rehabilitation & Human Services .................................................. 323

Science Education ......................................................................... 323

Social Studies Education ............................................................... 324

College of Engineering & Mines ........................................................... 325

Chemical Engineering .................................................................... 325

Civil Engineering ............................................................................ 325

Electrical Engineering .................................................................... 326

Geology .......................................................................................... 331

Mechanical Engineering ................................................................. 331

Petroleum Engineering ................................................................... 332

College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines ................................... 333

Nursing ........................................................................................... 333

Nutrition & Dietetics ....................................................................... 334



Social Work .................................................................................... 336

John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences ................................. 337

Atmospheric Sciences .................................................................... 337

Aviation .......................................................................................... 337

Computer Science ......................................................................... 341

School of Medicine and Health Sciences .............................................. 341

Athletic Training (Family Medicine) ................................................ 341

Medical Laboratory Science ........................................................... 342

Graduate Academic Information ................................................................... 344

School of Graduate Studies Information ............................................... 344

Admissions Policies and Procedures .................................................... 345

Application for Admission ............................................................... 345

Minimum Admission Requirements ................................................ 346

Categories of Admission ................................................................ 347

Eligibility for Faculty to Pursue Graduate Degree .......................... 347

Eligibility to Work for an Advanced Degree .................................... 347

Matriculation ................................................................................... 347

Note to International Students ....................................................... 348

Academic Policies and Procedures ....................................................... 348

Academic Standards, Probation and Dismissal ............................. 348

Challenge Examinations ................................................................ 348

Common Course Numbers ............................................................ 348

Continuing Enrollment - 996 .......................................................... 349

Correspondence and Online Studies ............................................. 349

Faculty Appointments ..................................................................... 349

Financial Information ...................................................................... 349

Grades ........................................................................................... 351

Graduate Cooperative Education ................................................... 351

Graduate Credit ............................................................................. 352

Graduate Application for Degree or Diploma ................................. 352

Leave of Absence .......................................................................... 352

Maximum and Minimum Academic Load ....................................... 352

Maximum Period Allowed for Revalidaton of Courses ................... 352

Minors and Cognates ..................................................................... 353

Program of Study ........................................................................... 353

Registration Policies and Procedures ............................................ 353

Research ............................................................................................... 353

Residence Requirements ............................................................... 355

Thesis/Independent Study/Scholarly Project or Dissertation .......... 355

Transfer of Graduate Credits ......................................................... 356

UND Student Health Service Requirements .................................. 356

Withdrawal from the University ...................................................... 357

Workshops ..................................................................................... 357

Degrees and Degree Requirements ..................................................... 357

Research ............................................................................................... 353

Academic Grievances ........................................................................... 358

Graduate Programs and Courses ................................................................ 361

Accountancy .......................................................................................... 361

Aerospace Sciences ............................................................................. 363

Anatomy and Cell Biology ..................................................................... 363

Art and Design Visual Arts .................................................................... 363

Arts and Sciences ................................................................................. 365

Atmospheric Sciences ........................................................................... 366

Aviation .................................................................................................. 368

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ..................................................... 375

Biology ................................................................................................... 375

Biomedical Sciences ............................................................................. 380

Business Administration ........................................................................ 386

Chemistry .............................................................................................. 391

Clinical Translational Science ............................................................... 395

Communication ...................................................................................... 398

Communication Sciences and Disorders .............................................. 400

Computer Science ................................................................................. 403

Counseling Psychology and Community Services ................................ 407

Criminal Justice ..................................................................................... 414

Earth System Science and Policy ......................................................... 416

Economics (Applied) ............................................................................. 420

Education .............................................................................................. 423

Educational Foundations and Research ........................................ 435

Educational Leadership .................................................................. 438

Teaching and Learning .................................................................. 443

Curriculum and Instruction ............................................................. 447

Early Childhood Education ............................................................. 448

Elementary Education .................................................................... 449

English Language Learners ........................................................... 451

Higher Education ........................................................................... 452

Instructional Design and Technology ............................................. 455

Reading Education ......................................................................... 459

Special Education .......................................................................... 461

Engineering ........................................................................................... 469

Chemical Engineering .................................................................... 472

Civil Engineering ............................................................................ 475

Electrical Engineering .................................................................... 479

Energy Systems Engineering ......................................................... 483

Environmental Engineering ............................................................ 485

Geological Engineering .................................................................. 488

Mechanical Engineering ................................................................. 492

Petroleum Engineering ................................................................... 496

English Language and Literature .......................................................... 498

Geography and Geographic Information Science ................................. 502

Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering (Geol andGeoE) .................................................................................................... 505

History ................................................................................................... 511

Kinesiology and Public Health Education .............................................. 515

Linguistics .............................................................................................. 517

Mathematics .......................................................................................... 520

Medical Laboratory Science .................................................................. 523

Microbiology and Immunology .............................................................. 525

Music ..................................................................................................... 528

Nursing .................................................................................................. 533

Nurse Anesthesia ........................................................................... 538

Nurse Educator .............................................................................. 539

Family Nurse Practitioner ............................................................... 540

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Nurse Practitioner .................... 541

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ....................... 542

Advanced Public Health Nurse ...................................................... 542

Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing ............................................. 543

Doctor of Nursing Practice ............................................................. 544

Doctor of Philosophy ...................................................................... 545

Nutrition and Dietetics ........................................................................... 546

Occupational Therapy ........................................................................... 548

Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics ....................................... 552

Physical Education ................................................................................ 556

Physical Therapy ................................................................................... 556

Physician Assistant Studies .................................................................. 559

Physics and Astrophysics ..................................................................... 563

Psychology ............................................................................................ 566

Public Administration ............................................................................. 571

Public Health ......................................................................................... 575

Social Work ........................................................................................... 578

Sociology ............................................................................................... 582

Space Studies ....................................................................................... 583

Speech-Language Pathology ................................................................ 589

Technology ............................................................................................ 590

Theatre Arts .......................................................................................... 591

University Courses ................................................................................ 592

John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences ........................................ 593

College of Arts and Sciences ....................................................................... 596

College of Business and Public Administration ............................................ 600

College of Education and Human Development .......................................... 604

College of Engineering and Mines ............................................................... 607

Office of Extended Learning ........................................................................ 610

School of Graduate Studies ......................................................................... 612

School of Law .............................................................................................. 616

School of Medicine and Health Sciences ..................................................... 617

College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines .......................................... 620

Student Success Center .............................................................................. 623

Summer Session .......................................................................................... 624

Administration ............................................................................................... 625

Faculty .......................................................................................................... 628

Index ............................................................................................................. 638

6 President's Message

President's Message

Welcome to the University of North Dakota!

This catalog is really a roadmap; it describes more than 150 possible pathwaysto a bright future. Because of the need to compress a lot of information in asmall space, most of the catalog describes degree programs, courses, and thenames of faculty and their qualifications. The narrative doesn’t begin to conveythe dynamic nature of the learning environment at the University of NorthDakota and the rich opportunities students have to work with highly qualifiedfaculty in the active pursuit of learning.

This volume also outlines the basic framework of university policies andprocedures and the structure of the curriculum. The catalog begins with generalinformation about the student body — the kinds of students with whom you willlearn and grow; to give you some important context, it goes on to describe themission, scope, and history of one of America’s great universities. This catalogalso contains important information about a host of special services designed toensure student success in learning.

Be assured that the University of North Dakota is organized first and foremostto prepare its graduates for a lifetime of success, regardless of how theworld changes — for it surely will. Welcome to the learning community of theUniversity of North Dakota, and to the next important stage in your personaldevelopment as a life-long learner.

Sincerely,

Edward T. SchaferPresident

University of North Dakota 7

2016-17 AcademicCalendar(Subject to Change)*

Fall Semester 2016-2017 (1710)Beginning of instruction, 4 p.m. August 22

Last day for advancement tocandidacy for all graduate studentsplanning to graduate in December

August 22

Last day to add a full-term course ordrop without record

August 31

Last day to change to or from auditgrading for a full-term course

August 31

Holiday, Labor Day September 5

Last day for students to submitincomplete work from Spring andSummer to instructors or petition forextension of incomplete

September 16

Last day graduation candidates mayapply for a degree

September 20

Last day for instructors to submitRemoval of Incomplete Grade form toRegistrar

September 30

Holiday, Veteran’s Day November 11

Last day to drop a full-term course orwithdraw from school

November 10

Last day to change to or from S/Ugrading for a full-term course

November 10

Last day to submit Thesis/Dissertation“Preliminary Approval,” “Notice ofDefense” and format copy to theSchool of Graduate Studies

November 17

Thanksgiving recess November 24-25

Last day for Thesis/DissertationDefense

December 1

Last day for faculty to submit “FinalReport on Candidate” form to theSchool of Graduate Studies

December 8

Last day to submit final copy ofelectronic Thesis/Dissertation forpublishing

December 8

Reading and Review Day December 9

Semester examination period December 12-16

Winter Commencement and OfficialGraduation Day

December 16

Grades due from faculty to the Officeof the Registrar at noon CST

December 20

Spring Semester 2016-2017 (1730)Beginning of instruction, 4 p.m. January 9

Last day for advancement tocandidacy for all graduate studentsplanning to graduate in May

January 9

Holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 16


January 19


January 19

Last day for students to submitincomplete work from Fall toinstructors or petition for extension ofincomplete

February 3


February 7

Holiday, Presidents’ Day February 20

Last day for instructors to turn inRemoval of Incomplete Grade form tothe Office of the Registrar

February 17

Spring recess March 13-17

Holiday, Easter April 14-17

Last day to drop a full-term course orwithdraw from school

April 7


April 7


April 13


April 27

Last day for faculty to submit “FinalReport on Candidate” form to theSchool of Graduate Studies

May 4


May 4

Reading and Review Day May 5

Semester examination period May 8-12

Spring Commencement and OfficialGraduation Day

May 13


May 16

Summer Session 2016-2017 (1740)Beginning of instruction May 15

Last day for advancement tocandidacy for all graduate studentsplanning to graduate in August

May 15


May 21


May 21

Holiday, Memorial Day May 29


June 6

Holiday, Independence Day July 4


July 6

Last day to drop full-term course orwithdraw from school

July 14


July 14


July 20

Last day for faculty to submit “FinalReport on Candiate” form to theSchool of Graduate Studies

July 27


July 27

Semester examination period August 4

Summer Commencement and OfficialGraduation Day

August 4


August 8

** All academic deadline dates apply to full-term, on-campus courses.

8 Notices

NoticesSatisfactory ProgressAny time you drop a course or withdraw from the University, you may bejeopardizing your federally funded student financial aid, now or in the future.You must successfully complete at least two-thirds of all the courses in whichyou enroll. Dropping after the first day of class may not affect your academicstanding, but it may affect your ability to receive financial aid. Please reviewthis policy and others pertaining to your financial aid in the Code of StudentLife in the appendix section titled “A Summary of the Standards of SatisfactoryProgress for Financial Aid Eligibility,” or contact the Student Financial AidOffice.

Notice of NondiscriminationThe University of North Dakota (UND) is committed to the principle of equalopportunity in education and employment. UND does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexualorientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, marital status, veteran'sstatus, political belief or affiliation or any other status protected by law. Equalopportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. This policy isapplicable in employment, admissions and University-sponsored or approvedprograms and activities.

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, UND does notdiscriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities,employment and admission. UND will promptly and equitably investigatereports of discrimination or harassment and take disciplinary action asappropriate. Information regarding sexual violence and Title IX can be found athttp://UND.edu/title-ix/.

Retaliation in any form against a person who reports discrimination orparticipates in the investigation of discrimination is strictly prohibited and will begrounds for separate disciplinary action.

Concerns regarding UND’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies,including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, and Section 504 may be addressedto Donna Smith, Director of Equal Employment Opportunity/AffirmativeAction and Title IX/ADA Coordinator, 401 Twamley Hall, 264 CentennialDrive Stop 7097, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7097, telephone 701.777.4171,email [email protected] or [email protected]([email protected]) or visit the website at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/. A complaint or concern regarding discrimination or harassment mayalso be sent to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 500West Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60611 or any other federal agency.

Sexual Discrimination and Harassment,including Sexual ViolenceUND prohibits discrimination and harassment of students, faculty staff andvisitors based upon sex. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination andincludes sexual violence, such as rape, dating violence, domestic violence,stalking, sexual abuse, sexual assault, and sexual coercion. Prohibitedharassment includes:

• Acts of verbal, nonverbal or physical aggression, intimidation or hostilitybased on sex, even if those acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature

• Sex-based harassment by those of the same sex

• Discriminatory sex stereotyping and harassment of GLBTQ individuals

• Sexual violence

If you have experienced sexual violence or other sex-based discriminationor harassment, you are encouraged to contact UND’s Title IX Coordinator,Donna Smith, at 701.777.4171 or by email at [email protected]. UNDwill take prompt action to eliminate the harassment, prevent its recurrence, andeliminate its effects.

Under Title IX, most UND employees are required to share complaints ofsexual violence and sexual harassment with the Title IX Coordinator. Theyare not allowed to keep a report of sexual violence completely confidential.This is because UND has resources and support available to help. We are

concerned for the safety and well-being of the victim as well as the campus andcommunity. This does not mean an investigation or other process will occuragainst the complainant's wishes.

Respecting a complainant’s privacy is important to UND. Information willonly be shared with individuals who need to know to provide resourcesfor the complainant, to protect the safety of the campus community or forinvestigative needs. If a complainant does not want his or her name revealedto the respondent, UND will do its best to honor that request. Our ability to fullyrespond may be limited.

A confidential report of sexual violence can be made on-campus at UniversityCounseling Center, Student Health Services, Community Violence InterventionCenter, and UND's Employee Assistance Program. These offices will notreport incidents of sexual violence to the Title IX Coordinator in a way thatidentifies the complainant without the complainant's consent. You can make aconfidential report and still receive counseling or other services through thesedepartments.

More information about sexual violence and Title IX at UND can be foundat http://UND.edu/title-ix/ or by contacting UND’s Title IX Coordinator at701.777.4171 or [email protected].

UND Statement on Institutional Diversityand PluralismApproved by University Senate December 7, 2006

The University of North Dakota takes pride in its mission to meet the individualand group needs of a diverse and pluralistic society through education,research, and service. The peoples served by and associated with theUniversity vary widely; all must be valued for the richness their differentcultures, heritages, perspectives, and ideas bring to the community. TheUniversity is in part, a conduit through which individual perspectives andglobal interrelationships are enhanced by a learning and teaching environmentthat is aware of and sensitive to the diversity of its constituents. Diversity inthe University is constituted by the full participation of persons of differentracial and ethnic heritage, age, gender, socio-economic background, religion,and sexual orientation; of persons with disabilities; and of people from othercountries. Of special and particular importance is the University’s longstandingcommitment to the education of American Indian students and the culturesand traditions of the American Indian people. In addition, the University’scommitment to diversity extends to historically underrepresented populationssuch as African Americans, Latino Americans, and Asian Americans.Furthermore, the University embraces our international student population asthey enhance the culturally rich learning environment of campus. The Universityis committed to providing learning and teaching experiences which enhanceall students’ self-determination, educational advantages, and professionalopportunities. Policies and procedures of the University oblige its students,faculty, staff, and alumni to foster the awareness and sensitivity necessary foracceptance and understanding of all people in society. The University of NorthDakota strongly disapproves and does not tolerate acts of racism, sexism,bigotry, harassment, and violence in any form and actively uses its human andother resources to provide opportunities for its constituents and public to learnand appreciate the values of a diverse and multicultural world.

Disability Access On CampusThe University of North Dakota is committed to providing access to allpeople using its facilities, programs and services. UND is responsible formaking reasonable accommodations and adjustments to ensure there is nodiscrimination on the basis of disability, as established under Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For building access or other physical barriers, contact the Facilities Department24-hour call line at 701. 777.2591 or use Relay 711.

For student accommodations, contact Disability Services for Students at701.777-3425 [email protected] or register with DSS at http://und.edu/disability-services/.

For employee accommodations, requests should be directed to the employee’ssupervisor or the ADA Coordinator at 701.777.4171. An ADA Accommodation


request form and related information is located at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/ada.cfm.

Code of Student LifeThe University of North Dakota Code of Student Life is available online toall students. The Code outlines the rights and responsibilities enjoyed bythe students, faculty, and staff who make up the University community. Thepurpose of the information contained in the Code of Student Life is to promoteand maintain a learning environment appropriate for an institution of highereducation and to serve as a basic guide to help prevent abuse of the rights ofothers. Members of the University community are expected to be familiar withthe rules and regulations contained within the Code and to act in compliancewith them at all times. Nothing within the Code is intended to limit or restrictfreedom of speech or peaceful assembly. You can access the Code at: http://und.edu/student-affairs/code-of-student-life/.

Required Immunization & TuberculosisScreening DocumentationStudents enrolled in a course offered for credit at any North Dakota UniversitySystem (NDUS) institution must provide documentation of certain vaccinesreceived and appropriate Tuberculosis (TB) screening as described in NorthDakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) Policy 506.1.

The University of North Dakota requires documentation of the following:

1. 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine.

2. 1 dose of Meningitis (Menactra/Menveo) vaccine given after the 16th

birthday.

3. Completion of the Tuberculosis (TB) screening form. If a student qualifiesas “high risk” according to the screening form, he/she will be required tohave TB testing done or provide documentation of TB testing done with thepast 6 months performed within the United States.

For more information please contact UND Student Health Services at (701)777-4500, 1.800.CALL.UND ext. (p. 8) 4500, or visit the UND StudentHealth Services web page at: http://und.edu/immunizations.

Security ComplianceThe University of North Dakota is in compliance with the Jeanne CleryDisclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime StatisticsAct (Clery Act) formerly known as the Crime Awareness and CampusSecurity Act of 1990. For more information, contact the UND PoliceDepartment at (701) 777-3491, visit the UND Police Department webpage at: http://www.police.und.edu, or e-mail: [email protected]([email protected]).

Email PolicyElectronic mail or “email” is considered an official method for communication atUND because it delivers information in a convenient, timely, cost effective, andenvironmentally aware manner.

A University assigned student email account shall be the University’s officialmeans of communication with all students on the UND campus. Students canexpect to receive official information regarding deadlines, policy/procedurechanges, changes in degree requirements, special events, course schedulechanges, regulatory changes, emergency notifications, as well as otheruseful information from the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, Student AccountServices, the Provost’s Office, Dean of Students, the School of GraduateStudies, academic departments, and other entities affiliated with the University.Students are responsible for all information sent to them via their Universityemail account. For additional information, please visit the CIO website at: http://cio.und.edu/.

Tobacco-Free Campus PolicyThe University of North Dakota is a tobacco-free campus. Tobacco useis prohibited within University buildings, parking structures, walkways,arenas, in University or state vehicles, and on UND property. UND provides

comprehensive tobacco cessation and prevention services. See http://www.tobaccofree.und.edu for more information.

Catalog Content Non-Binding, Subject-to-Change StatementCatalogs and bulletins of educational institutions are usually prepared byfaculty committees or administrative officers for the purpose of furnishingprospective students and other interested persons with information about theirinstitution. Information contained in such printed material is subject to changewithout notice, and it is not to be interpreted as creating a binding obligationon the institution and the State. In times of changing conditions, it is especiallynecessary to have this understood.

Suggestions and ComplaintsThe University welcomes suggestions and/or complaints from students, faculty,and staff, which should be directed to the unit or personnel most directlyinvolved. It is only in this way that the institution can become aware of potentialproblems and take appropriate action. Also available are anonymous hotlines which deal with general concerns and scientific or ethical misconduct.The URLs are respectively: http://www.und.edu/dept/fraudhotline/index.htmland http://www.und.edu/dept/rdc/reporting%20scientificmisconduct.html. TheUniversity may review with accrediting agencies a log of anonymously trackedwritten student complaints.

Access to Records (Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act)In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 asamended, the University of North Dakota has developed policy guidelines foraccess to the education record with respect to the rights of eligible studentsand parents of dependent eligible students. All information contained inUniversity records is considered confidential, except for directory information,which may be released publicly in printed, electronic, or other form. Directoryinformation is defined in the Code of Student Life in “Section 8-2: StudentRecords/Directory Information.” Students who wish to restrict their directoryinformation from public release should restrict their information as early in theterm as possible. To insure restriction of directory information from the printedmaterial, the process should be completed by the tenth day of classes in the fallsemester. To restrict directory information, students should go to the Office ofthe Registrar, Room 203, Twamley Hall.

UND Graduation Rate InformationThe University of North Dakota graduation rate information is available onlineat: www.und.edu/academics/registrar/graduation-rates.cfm. A paper copyof this report is also available by calling the Office of the Registrar at (701)777-2711.

THIS CATALOG was published by the University of North Dakota Office of theRegistrar, Suzanne Anderson, Registrar, and the UND School of GraduateStudies, Wayne Swisher, Dean.

10 General Information

General Information• General Information (p. 10)

• Assessment, the Academic Year, Programs of Study (p. 11)

• Opportunities for First-Year Students (p. 14)

• Parking Regulations (p. 12)

• Research (p. 12)

• Student Records (p. 12)

• The Honors Program (p. 14)

• The Senior Honors Thesis (p. 15)

• The University: Scope, History, Mission, Accreditation (p. 10)

• Visitor Information (p. 11)

The University: Scope, History,Mission, AccreditationThe Scope of the UniversityClassified as a high research activity, doctoral/professional and engageduniversity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, theUniversity of North Dakota is a coeducational, state-supported institution whichrecorded an enrollment of 14,951 students in the fall of 2015. UND is locatedin Grand Forks, a city of 50,000 situated across the Red River from East GrandForks, Minnesota, about 300 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 150 milessouth of Winnipeg.

This university is characterized by a solid foundation in the liberal arts,a manageable size, high-quality students and faculty, a comprehensivecurriculum, a widely recognized program of graduate education and research,law and medical schools praised for quality and innovation, rich culturalresources, and an outstanding record of alumni support.

The University’s undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in 229fields of study through the College of Arts and Sciences (which includesa major division devoted to music, theater and art), Odegard School ofAerospace Sciences, College of Business and Public Administration, Collegeof Engineering and Mines, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines,College of Education and Human Development, School of Law, School ofMedicine and Health Sciences, and School of Graduate Studies (offering thedoctorate in 30 programs, the specialist’s degree in one program, and themaster’s degree in 61 programs).

In the fall of 2015, about 37 percent of UND’s students were residents ofNorth Dakota and about 34 percent were from Minnesota, with the remainderrepresenting every other state, Canada, and about 50 other countries. Some77 percent were enrolled in UND’s undergraduate programs. The Universityawarded 3,109 degrees in 2014-2015, including 1,948 undergraduate degrees,747 master’s degrees, 133 doctoral degrees, 80 law degrees, 55 M.D. degrees,and 78 post-bachelor/post-master certificates.

The University had $97.4 million in total research and sponsored programexpenditures in fiscal year 2015.

Faculty at the University number 828, with a total workforce of 2,763.

UND’s 548-acre campus, regarded as one of the most beautiful in the region,includes 244 buildings and more than 6.6 million square feet of space. Facilitiesinclude the Gorecki Alumni Center, the gateway to campus, the WellnessCenter, and the Ralph Engelstad Arena, home of the University’s NCAADivision I ice hockey program. The Alerus Center, a 22,000-seat events andconference facility, joins such venues as the Fire Hall Theatre, Empire ArtsCenter, and North Dakota Museum of Art, as well as UND’s Chester FritzAuditorium, Burtness Theatre, Hughes Fine Arts Center, and Hyslop SportsCenter in bringing cultural, entertainment, and athletic programming to thecommunity. New construction includes a four-story School of Medicine andHealth Sciences, renovation and addition to the School of Law, and the AthleticHigh Performance Center.

Brief History of UNDThe University of North Dakota at Grand Forks was founded in 1883 bythe Dakota Territorial Assembly, six years before North Dakota became astate. The cornerstone for the first building was laid that autumn. Four facultymembers met the 11 students who entered the University on opening day,September 8, 1884. The first class was graduated in 1889. Unlike most stateinstitutions of higher education west of the Mississippi, UND did not beginas an agricultural school or only as a teachers college. Organized initiallyas a College of Arts and Sciences, with a Normal School for the educationof teachers, UND soon evolved into a full-fledged multi-purpose university.Instruction of graduate students (the first master’s degree was awarded in1895) and the conducting of research were under way before the end of the19th century. The University has withstood multiple challenges to prosper as aninstitution of national caliber.

The University today would be recognizable to its founders. UND was theonly institution of higher education in the state to be originally establishedas a university, with all of the implications of that title. A university has anobligation to preserve knowledge, to disseminate knowledge, and to createnew knowledge. The University of North Dakota has served as a capstone forthe entire system of public education in the state, and from its earliest yearhas embraced all levels of higher education—undergraduate, professional andgraduate—and maintained an active program of research and service. TheUniversity has created a tradition in instruction, research, and service whichhas served as a model for other institutions. Consistent with the intent of thefounding legislators, the University serves as a standard-bearer and leader forhigher education in the state.

Mission of the UniversityThe following mission statement is on file with the State Board of HigherEducation:

The University of North Dakota, as a member of the North Dakota UniversitySystem, serves the state, the country and the world community throughteaching, research, creative activities, and service. State-assisted, theUniversity’s work depends also on federal, private, and corporate sources. Withother research universities, the University shares a distinctive responsibilityfor the discovery, development, preservation and dissemination of knowledge.Through its sponsorship and encouragement of basic and applied research,scholarship, and creative endeavor, the University contributes to the publicwell-being.

The University maintains its legislatively enacted missions in liberal arts,business, education, law, medicine, engineering and mines; and has alsodeveloped special missions in nursing, fine arts, aerospace, energy, humanresources and international studies. It provides a wide range of challengingacademic programs for undergraduate, professional, and graduate studentsthrough the doctoral level. The University encourages students to makeinformed choices, to communicate effectively, to be intellectually curious andcreative, to commit themselves to lifelong learning and the service of others,and to share responsibility both for their own communities and for the world.The University promotes cultural diversity among its students, staff, and faculty.

In addition to its on-campus instructional and research programs, the Universityof North Dakota separately and cooperatively provides extensive continuingeducation and public service programs for all areas of the state and region.

AccreditationThe University of North Dakota has been accredited by the Higher LearningCommission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since theAssociation was organized in 1913. UND received its most recent reaffirmationof institutional accreditation in 2013. Many individual colleges, schools, anddepartments are members of accrediting associations in their respective fields.The address and telephone number for the Higher Learning Commissionof the North Central Association are: Higher Learning Commission, 230 S.LaSalle St., Suite 7-500; Chicago, IL 60604-1411; telephone numbers are (800)621-7440 or (312) 263-0456; fax number is (312) 263-7462; website addressis: http://www.hlcommission.org/; e-mail address is [email protected]([email protected]).


Assessment, the Academic Year,Programs of StudyAssessmentThe University of North Dakota is committed to assessment of student learningas part of an on-going effort to improve teaching and learning in courses andprograms across campus. Every degree-granting program offered at UND hasidentified goals for student learning within the program. Learning outcomes areidentified in several areas outside the major as well, including the institution asa whole, the Essential Studies program, and many student services programs.Each program with identified learning outcomes has also developed a planfor assessing learning in relation to those goals; assessment activities arecarried out yearly and reported in the departmental annual assessment report,as described in the University Assessment Plan. For more information aboutassessment planning, activities, and findings, or to see assessment plans forvarious programs or the University Assessment Plan, please see the website ofthe University Assessment Committee at: http://www.und.edu/university-senate/assessment/.

The Academic YearThe academic year is divided into two semesters, each approximately 16weeks in length: the first, beginning near the end of August and ending prior toChristmas; the second, beginning in mid-January and extending to mid-May. ASummer Session begins in May and concludes in August. The UND SummerSession offers a variety of courses, workshops, institutes and special programsof various lengths. See the academic calendar (p. 7).

Programs of StudyThe University of North Dakota’s academic programs are described elsewherein this catalog. Please see the listings of the colleges and schools and listingsof the undergraduate and graduate departments and program areas. See alsothe A-Z index (http://und.edu/a-z) or the Fields of Study list on the web at:www.und.edu/academics/registrar/fields-of-study.cfm.

Visitor InformationVisitors are always welcome at the University of North Dakota. See http://und.edu/discover/visit.cfm for maps and other information.

Office Hours8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, although some buildings such asthe libraries, Museum, and Memorial Union are open extended hours, includingweekends.

Campus Visit InformationA campus visit is a great way to experience university life and see firsthandwhat awaits you at UND. Stop at the Gorecki Alumni Center located on thecorner of University Avenue and Stanford Road to schedule your campus visitwith the Office of Admissions or go online at: www.go.und.edu. To provide youwith the best experience possible, please schedule your visit a minimum ofseven days in advance. If you need to schedule a campus visit with less thanseven days advanced notice, please call 1.800.CALL.UND (1.800.225.5863) tomake arrangements.

Telephone NumbersCall 701-777-3000 for administrative or academic office numbers. If you arecalling long distance, call 1-800-CALL-UND.

Event InformationCall the Info Center at 701-777-4321, watch UND Television Cable Channel3, stop at the Visitor Information locations listed above, consult UND’s onlinecalendar at: und.edu, or write or call the Office of University Relations,777-2731.

TicketsAthletics tickets are available at the Ralph Engelstad Arena box office, hours10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday (telephone777-4689). Tickets are also available at the Chester Fritz box office, theirhours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets for all athletic events can also bepurchased by using Ticketmaster, telephone 1-800-745-3000, or at anyTicketmaster outlet; Burtness Theatre (site of Theatre Arts Department andtouring productions) Box Office open approximately two weeks prior to eachproduction, 2 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone 777-2587 for tickets;777-3446 for information). Chester Fritz Auditorium Box Office open from 8:30a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone 777-4090 for information,772-5151 to purchase tickets or visit any Ticket Master outlet). Alerus CenterBox Office is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, 792-1420.

Prospective Student ToursPlease schedule your campus visit online at: www.go.und.edu. To provide youwith the best experience possible, please schedule your visit a minimum ofseven days in advance. If you need to schedule a campus visit with less thanseven days advanced notice, please call 1.800.CALL.UND (1.800.225.5863) tomake arrangements.

Campus Police and Emergency ServicesCall 777-3491 for UND’s 24-hour a day police desk. For all emergencies,dial 911 from both on and off campus phones. The University PoliceDepartment provides statistical information upon request in accordance withthe Clery Act. This information is also available on the UND Police website:www.police.und.edu.

Dining FacilitiesParents and visitors are welcome to dine in the three dining centers with theirstudent (guest meal prices are available or students may use their guestpasses). Residence hall dining centers are in Wilkerson Hall, Squires Halland the Memorial Union (Terrace). The Twamley Snack Bar offers somebreakfast fare, full noon lunches, and convenience store food items. It is openfrom 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Convenience store service isalso available in Wilkerson Hall, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday-Sunday,the Walsh Convenience store, main level of Walsh Hall, hours vary, and theU-Snack at the Memorial Union, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday-Thursdayand 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday. The food court at the Memorial Union, OldMain Marketplace, features A&W Express, Sbarro Pizzeria, Dakota Deli, andWorld Market, as well as grab n’ go options. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00p.m., Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.,Saturday and noon to 9 p.m., Sunday. Stomping Grounds coffee shop in theMemorial Union and University Place serve coffee, espresso, specialty coffeedrinks and features fresh baked items from the UND Bakery. University Placeproudly serves Starbucks coffee. The Memorial Union location hours are 7:00a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday; theUniversity Place location hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday andnoon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Other eating facilities include: Wings (Airport) Café, UND AdministrativeAerospace Center, Airport, 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, providingsubs, sandwiches, hot meal entrees, and various other offerings. The food cartin the Medical School lower level offers breakfast and lunch choices, includingsandwiches and beverages, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday during theacademic year (hours may vary). For more information visit the Dining Serviceswebsite at: http://und.edu/Student-life/dining.

ParkingVisitors are always welcome on campus. All motor vehicles parked in adesignated parking area on University property must have a permit or pay theestablished fee as designated in one of the following locations:

1. Parking Ramp. The ramp is located at the corner of Columbia Road and2nd Avenue North.

2. Visitor Pay Lot. The visitor lot is located at 236 Centennial Drive.

3. Metered Parking. Metered parking is available at several locations acrosscampus.

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4. Temporary Parking Pass. Purchase a temporary parking pass at ParkingServices in Twamley Hall, Room 204.

Parking regulations apply to all visitors. Visitors should not park in reservedparking (permit required areas) or Service/Maintenance Vehicle areas.

For parking information, call 701-777-3551 or visit http://www.und.edu/student-life/parking/.

Books and MemorabiliaThe University Bookstore, operated by Follett Higher Education Group, islocated on the Bronson Property north of the main campus (725 HamlineStreet).

GolfThe Ray Richards Golf Course, south of the main campus, is open to thepublic.

Gorecki Alumni CenterThe Gorecki Alumni Center provides a welcome center for campus; anevent venue for students, faculty, staff, and community; and a showcaseof the University’s traditions, successes and future while celebrating ourdistinguished alumni and friends. It houses UND Admissions and the UNDAlumni Association and Foundation. Call 701-777-4408 to schedule a tour ofGorecki, 701-777-2611 to reach the Alumni Association and Foundation, or701-777-3000 to speak with the Office of Admissions.

Athletic Hall of FameThe colorful and accomplished past of UND sports will be recalled by a visit tothe UND Athletic Hall of Fame display area, where plaques and descriptionsrecognizing the more than 200 former UND athletes are included. It is locatedin the Ralph Engelstad Arena on the south end of the upper concourse.

North Dakota Entrepreneur Hall of FameNorth Dakota entrepreneurs and innovators are recognized for their long-standing entrepreneurial contributions to the state and nation. Located onthe second level of the atrium area in the Skalicky Technology Incubator onthe west end of campus, the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame includes about 70inductees.

Performer Hall of Portraits and PostersThe large and eclectic array of internationally famous performers who haveappeared in the Chester Fritz Auditorium over the years since its opening in1972 are reflected through interesting displays of their portraits, photographedspecifically for their appearance at the Auditorium. Also displayed arepromotional posters, some of which are prize winners created by UND graphicdesigners specially for the UND shows. The dozens of portraits and posters arelocated in the Auditorium lobby areas.

Parking RegulationsAll parking on campus is permit parking. Students who drive a vehicle oncampus are encouraged to purchase a parking permit before or upon arrival.

Permits can be purchased online via Campus Connection. Temporary ParkingPasses are sold online at https://apps.und.edu/payment/parking/permits/visitor-application.cfm or at Parking Services in Twamley Hall, Room 204.The navigation to purchase a student permit in Campus Connection is: SelfService>Parking Permits. If a permit is not purchased, parking is available inthe Parking Ramp, Visitor Pay Lot, or metered parking at several locationsacross campus.

Parking regulations apply to all individuals. It is the responsibility of theindividual to properly display the permit and comply with University MotorVehicle Regulations at all times. For parking information, visit http://und.edu/finance-operations/parking-transportation/.

If you are a visitor on campus, please refer to the Visitor Information Section(http://und.edu/finance-operations/parking-transportation/parking.cfm) or visit

the Parking website at http://und.edu/finance-operations/parking-transportation/parking.cfm.

Student RecordsThe student records maintained by the University fall into two generalcategories—public directory information and educational records. As thecustodian of student records and in compliance with the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, the University assumes thetrust and obligation to ensure the full protection of these student records. TheUniversity practices the policy of maintaining the confidentiality of educationalrecords. It also guarantees that all records pertaining to a student (with theexception of those specifically exempted in the Code of Student Life) will beproduced, with reasonable notice, for inspection by that individual student.The administrative procedures on student records as outlined in the Code ofStudent Life are adhered to by University personnel who have or accumulateeducational records which are in a personally identifiable form.

Public Directory InformationDirectory information, which may be released publicly in printed, electronic,or other form, is defined to include the following: name (all names on record);address (all addresses on record); e-mail address (all electronic addresseson record); phone number (all phone numbers on record); height, weight andphotos of athletic team members; date of birth; place of birth; major field ofstudy (all declared majors); minor field of study (all declared minors); classlevel; dates of attendance; enrollment status; names of previous institutionsattended; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; honors/awards received; degree/s earned (all degrees earned); date degree earned(dates of all degrees earned); and photographic, video or electronic images ofstudents taken and maintained by the institution.

The student may request directory information not be made public bycompleting an appropriate form in the Office of the Registrar. In order toeffectively suppress release of directory information, students should restricttheir information as early in the term as possible.

Educational RecordsEducational records are those documents, records, files, and other materialswhich contain information directly related to a student and are maintained bythe University of North Dakota or a person acting on behalf of the University.Educational records include more than academic records. Educational records,with the exception of those designated as public directory information, may notbe released without written consent of the student to any individual, agencyor organization other than authorized personnel. Directory Information may bereleased publicly in printed, electronic, or other form. See the Code of StudentLife, section 8, for details on the various ramifications of the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act (FERPA), its implementing federal regulations, andUND policies. Students have a right to file a complaint regarding a violation ofFERPA with the Affirmative Action Office, 101 Twamley Hall, P.O. Box 7097,Grand Forks, ND 58202-7097, or with the Family Policy Compliance Office,U.S. Department of Education,400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C.20202-5920.

ResearchResearch is a critical component of the mission of the University of NorthDakota. As a result of research and scholarly activities conducted by faculty,undergraduate and graduate students have expanded opportunities to broadenand enrich their educational experiences. The involvement of both facultyand students in research and scholarly work enhances learning by students,keeps faculty current in their fields, and creates new knowledge that is a publicgood. In addition to research conducted by graduate students and postdoctoralresearch associates, UND has a strong record of undergraduate participationin research and scholarly work, and plans to build this participation to evengreater levels.

Financial support for research and scholarly work comes from both externaland internal sources. In FY2015, $90.93 million of external grants and awardswas received for such activities. Internal support from various university fundsamounted to $2.1 million. Internal support is provided through a number ofmechanisms such as the Faculty Seed Money Program, the Senate ScholarlyActivities Committee, special programs of the Division of Research & Economic


Development, and by administrative units within the university. The sum ofexternal and internal research support in FY2015 was $93 million. UND hasreceived funding from the National Science Foundation through its EPSCoRprogram continuously since 1986. EPSCoR is a program designed to buildscientific infrastructure and research capacity in low-population states. Inaddition to competing successfully for NSF funds, faculty at UND have receivedsimilar infrastructure-building funding from the National Institutes of Health, theDepartment of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, andother agencies.

Research and scholarly activity at UND span all of the disciplines representedat the university from anthropology and anatomy to zoology. For science andengineering, major areas of focus are energy research, biomedical research,and research related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (or Remotely PilotedAircraft Systems, as they are also known). In the arts and humanities, muchof UND’s scholarly work focuses on our geographic location in the NorthernGreat Plains and on the indigenous languages, arts, cultures and histories ofNorth Dakota. Projects in digital humanities are one way that scholarly workin arts and humanities are taking form in addition to more traditional forms ofscholarship. Musical and dramatic performances and the creation of works ofart are also forms of creative scholarly work. Some of UND’s major researchactivities are described below.

Energy & Environmental Research CenterThe Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is a research,development, demonstration, and commercialization facility recognizedas one of the world’s leading developers of cleaner, more efficient energytechnologies, as well as environmental technologies to protect and cleanour air, water, and soil. The EERC provides practical, cost-effectivesolutions to today’s most critical energy and environmental challenges. TheEERC’s research portfolio consists of a wide array of strategic energy andenvironmental solutions, including oil and gas, coal utilization, emission control,climate change and carbon management, water management, renewableenergy and alternative fuels, hydrogen, and environmental chemistry andreclamation. The EERC employs over 210 highly skilled scientists, engineers,and support personnel. The majority of the work at the EERC involvescompetitive contracts with the private sector.

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