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10 The University of Akron 2005-2006 Wayne College Programs Associate of Arts Associate of Science Associate of Technical Studies Associate of Applied Business Business Management Technology Accounting Data Management: Software Data Mgmt: Novell Networking Data Mgmt: Microsoft Networking General Business CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Students may add a dimension of depth to their education beyond a chosen major by pursuing one of the University’s interdisciplinary or interdepartmental programs, which provide concentrated work in the following areas. Accounting Specialist Addiction Services Advertising Aging Services Applied Politics Archaeology Biotechnology Specialization Business Management Technology Canadian Studies Child-Care Worker CISCO Networking Technology Computer Information Systems Computer Physics Computer Science Conflict Management Construction Management Criminal Justice/Advanced Officers Training Criminal Justice/Corrections Criminal Justice/General Criminal Justice/Security Database Development Digital Electronics and Microprocessors Drafting and Computer Drafting Technology Emergency Management Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Financial Planning Fire Protection Technology Geographic and Land Information Systems Geographic Information Sciences and Cartography Gerontology Heavy Construction Health Care Selling Home-Based Intervention Hospitality Management: Culinary Arts Hotel/Lodging Management Restaurant Management International Business International Development Latin American Studies Linguistic Studies Manual Communication Marketing and Sales Technology Materials Testing Technology Health Care Office Management Office Technology Administrative Professional Business Office Manager Legal Administrative Assistant Health Care Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science Computer Service and Network Technology Microsoft Networking Novell Networking Environmental Health and Safety Tech. Social Services Technology (Step-Up) Medical Billing Motion and Control Specialization Office Administration: General Office Assistant Medical Transcriptionist Office Software Specialist Office Supervision Pan-African Studies Paralegal Studies Parent and Family Education Piano Pedagogy Planning with an emphasis on City or Regional Resource Studies Polymer Engineering Specialization Post Secondary Teaching Professional Communication Professional Selling Programming Quality Assurance Real Estate Residential Building Technology Retail Marketing Russian Area Studies Small Business Management Supervision and Management Surveying Technology Teaching English as a Second Language Technical Skills and Training Victim Studies Webmaster Web Site Development Women’s Studies Wayne College Certificate Programs Environmental Health and Safety Mgmt. Gerontological Social Services Information Processing Specialist Legal Office Assistant Medical Billing Medical Transcription Mental Health Social Services Network Management Specialist Office Software Specialist Personal Computer Repair Therapeutic Activities Workplace Communication UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE The University’s Honors College provides scholarships, curriculum options, special housing, and other advantages to especially motivated and high-achieving undergraduates who meet the program’s admission requirements. The Honors College student completes a major in one of the bachelor’s degree-granting colleges, selects a set of Honors Distribution Requirement courses in place of the University’s General Education Program, participates in a series of Honors Seminars (Colloquia), and creates a Senior Honors Project. The successful Honors College student is recognized at graduation with the designation of University Honors Scholar. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: Study, Work, Travel Abroad International experience and global awareness are critical to the university graduate entering today’s work force. In addition to enhancing the student’s academic background, studying abroad is an excellent way to develop academic and professional skills that will enable the student to gain a competitive edge in today’s job market. While abroad, the typical student develops critical thinking, decision-making and language skills; increases inter-cultural, political, and economic understanding; and enhances self-esteem. The University of Akron has Study Abroad affiliations with universities in Australia, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia and the United Kingdom. Programs are open to all students regardless of major, language training or financial means. Study Abroad may be undertaken for an academic year or a semester, depending upon the host institution. Short-term study abroad programs are also available. Among these are departmental programs such as "Provincial Hospitality Tour" in Canada (Hospitality Management), "Arts of England" (School of Art), "Pubic Relations in London" in England (Communication), "Study/Work in London" in England (Marketing and International Business), "Summer Program in the Alps" in France (Modern Languages), "Health Care in Germany" (Nursing), "Summer in Ghana" (Accounting), "Study Abroad in Greece" (Marketing), "Study Program: Destination India" (Office of International Programs), "China Field Trip" (Geology), "Teaching and Learning in China" (Sports Science and Wellness), "Three-Week China/Korea Study Program" (Office of International Programs), "Summer Adventure for Educators" in Senegal (Curricular and Instructional Studies), and "Directed Spanish Study Abroad" in Spain (Modern Languages). Students receive elective credit towards graduation for all courses in which they earn a C- or better. Some courses may be applicable to the University’s language and General Education requirements, with prior permission. Credits toward a major, minor, or certificate may be completed abroad with the consent of the student’s College. Students may use their financial aid in all University Study Abroad programs. The programs are affordable, and some programs are at or below the average residential cost of attending The University of Akron. Details on nationally competitive scholarship awards; study, work, volunteer, and travel abroad literature; and international career information are available in the Study Abroad Library in the Office of International Programs. International internships are available and are designed to provide an educational work experience to students who want to enhance academic and career preparations. For study or research after graduation, a student should inquire about scholarship programs abroad late in his/her junior year. The Office of International Programs houses information on the Freeman/Asia, Fulbright, Gilman, Marshall, National Science Foundation, National Security Education Program (NSEP), Rhodes, and Truman scholarships/fellowships, as well as other grant opportunities. The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) are available for purchase in the Office of International Programs. These cards are globally recognized and provide discounts for students and faculty for airlines, museums, car rentals, hotels, and international telephone calls. Some insurance and a 24-hour, toll-free help line providing medical, financial, or legal emergency assistance worldwide are also included. For further information, visit the Office of International Programs or call (330) 972-6349 to make an appointment for a personal planning session. The OIP is located in The Polsky Building, Room 483. The Web site is at www.uakron.edu/oip. Official ISIC Issuing Office OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAMS (ROTC) The University of Akron supports and promote two robust officer training programs — Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. ROTC produces leaders for the Army and Air Force while building better citizens for America. ROTC is a military educational program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become officers while earning a college degree. ROTC offers scholarships, leadership training, and many other experiences simply not available to your average college student. ROTC classes and leadership training will help you sharpen your analytical skills. You’ll learn to evaluate changing conditions and make appropriate decisions. Being in ROTC requires you to take an added class and lab in addition to your other college courses. Typically, ROTC class credits can be applied as general elective credits toward your degree, and if you complete all four years of ROTC courses, you can earn a minor in the respective discipline. For more information, see the ROTC section under Undergraduate Academic Programs.
WAYNE COLLEGE To meet the needs of citizens in Wayne, Holmes, and Medina counties, The University of Akron Wayne College opened its doors in 1972. Wayne College offers nine technical programs as well as the first 64 credits of many baccalaureate programs. The following degrees are available from The University of Akron Wayne College: Associate of Arts; Associate of Science; Associate of Technical Studies; Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology, Health Care Office Management and Office Technology; Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Health and Safety Technology, Computer Service and Network Technology, and Social Services Technology. Please refer to Section 4 in this Bulletin for more information about Wayne College programs. OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS As an urban institution of higher learning, the University clearly identifies and supports its public service role through a variety of off-campus programs. Work force Development and Continuing Education Division offers special institutes, workshops, and course professional groups through the academic departments, through credit and noncredit continuing education, and through Developmental Programs. The University also operates educational centers at the following locations: Medina Professional Development Center The University of Akron Medina Professional Development Center opened in October 1998 to service the Medina County area. The Center, offering credit and noncredit courses year round, is equipped with the latest technology, including a distance learning room and computer laboratory. More information is available by calling the Center at (330) 764-4940. University Partnership Program — Lorain County Community College The University Partnership Program brings colleges and universities, including The University of Akron, to the LCCC campus to offer the course work and programs that students need for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Degrees offered parallel those that LCCC offers, enabling students to move into higher level degrees without leaving LCCC. More information is available by calling the Center at (800) 995-5222, ext. 7873. Partnership with The University of Akron, Cuyahoga Community College, and Cuyahoga Valley Career Center will boost career and educational opportunities for students coming through secondary programs to associate, baccalaureate programs and beyond. OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT The mission of the Office of Multicultural Development at The University of Akron, an advocate for equity and social justice, is to ensure that students of diverse ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds achieve their fullest potential, in an affirming environment which supports access, retention, and successful completion of their goals. This mission is characterized by extensive student focused collaboration of all segments of the campus community, with an emphasis on preparing students to live and excel in a global society. The Office of Multicultural Development strives to: • Support the creation and establishment of high quality educational programs to a wide variety of diverse student populations • Foster an environment conductive to teaching and learning • Support and nurture in students’ intellectual growth and openness to a range of diverse ideas and human possibilities • Instill in students an overarching sense of integrity and social justice so they may contribute as responsible citizens in a diverse community and pluralistic society • Prepare students to be successful in the world of work • Prepare students for the pursuit of lifelong learning • Present cultural, social and intellectual activities for campus and local community enrichment • Provide all graduates with the skills and tools necessary to attain personal and professional fulfillment while stimulating intellectual abilities that will enable them to make informed and ethical decisions The Office of Multicultural Development includes: Academic Support Services and the Pan-African Center for Community Studies. Academics 2005-2006 11 Through aggressive, innovative and proactive programming, the Office of Multicultural Development seeks to involve all students in improving the campus climate. The promotion, coordination, and cooperation of various offices, programs, academic departments and service units, will enhance student success. It is through the involvement and interaction of all concerned, that needs are met and academic and social development occurs. Academic Support Services Academic Support Services, a unit within the Office of Multicultural Development, supports the university in its goal retain students of color by providing a variety of programs and services geared toward assisting first-year students in their adjustment to college through programs such as: ADVANCE Orientation program provides high school graduates who intend to enter The University of Akron as full-time baccalaureate freshmen with guidance and advance preparation for the college experience. ADVANCE stands for Akron’s Diversity Voice Addressing New College Experiences. Various campus faculty, administrators and current UA students facilitate this program. Extended Orientation activities include parent sessions, assessment and skill enhancement activities, faculty guidance concerning educational expectations in college and social activities. The PASSAGE Program stands for Preparing Akron Students for Success and Great Expectations. The PASSAGE program is a structured learning community experience that promotes the academic and social integration of students of color into the university. Through PASSAGE, we help students develop a strong affiliation with the academic culture of the university. The PASSAGE program promotes student learning and retention through collaborative and cooperative learning and promotes the use of learning technology. The Four Phase Advising System (4PAS) is designed to assist conditionally admitted, baccalaureate students of color enrolled in The University of Akron. 4PAS provides personalized, continual, individual academic advisement by a professional staff member. The maximum number of students to a 4PAS advisor is 25. These advisors develop one-on-one advising relationships with each of their assigned students. Peer Mentors are selected to support first-year students with an opportunity to be mentored by academically successful upper-class students. Additionally, Peer Mentors assist first-year students with developing effective strategies for educational advancement. Students of any academic rank experience academic, personal, social, and cultural support and through programs such as: The Leadership Development Program (LEAD) assists college students in developing personal skills and competencies necessary for academic, co-curricular achievement, and community outreach/involvement to career settings. The Ethnic and Peer Connection Groups (EPC Groups) increases students of colors’ feelings of connection to the University resulting from having opportunities to participate in experiences that affirm their identity The EPC Groups addresses issues related to ethnicity, racial identity, and cultural effects on peer relationships. Healthy peer relationships and affirmed identities have a positive impact on students’ coping strategies such as self-disclosure, self-direction, confidence, and social support. Expected student outcomes from these programs are related to enhancing student retention and the assisting students of color with developing positive peer networks • SistahFriends Network provides an outlet, especially for women of color, to discuss the issues, needs, excitement and joys related to success in campus and community life. • Brothers Talking to Brothers offers African-American males an opportunity to convene and discuss issues related to manhood, brotherhood, and the image of the black male. Brothers Talking to Brothers meet on the second Monday of each month. • The Latin Circle provides first-year Latino/Latina students opportunities for the fellowship at The University of Akron. In addition to sharing experiences with your peers, you’ll help the Office of Multicultural Development create the kinds of socio-cultural experiences that promote the recruitment, retention, and graduation of Latino/Latina students. The Latin Circle also will introduce you to key campus administrators, faculty, and community leaders of Latin decent. The Office of Multicultural Development is located in the Buckingham Cultural Center, Room 115. For more information, please contact the office at (330) 972- 6769. Pan African Center for Community Studies The primary focus of The Pan African Center for Community Studies is to provide opportunities for faculty, staff and students to develop an understanding and appreciation of African-based cultures, which have developed throughout the world. The Center also provides information to support and stimulate student
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Page 7 and 8: A CIVIL CLIMATE FOR LEARNING: STATE
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Financial Aid Financial aid program
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U n d e rgraduate Academic Pro g r
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Emergency Management (Step-Up) Degr
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Third and Fifth Year Requirements C
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2790: Respiratory Care * This progr
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Accounting Credits 2020:121 English
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Sales Credits 2020:121 English 4 20
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2940: Drafting and Computer Draftin
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2240: Emergency Medical Services Te
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2260: Social Services Technology Th
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2540: Office Technology Through the
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Environmental Health and Safety Tec
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GENERAL EDUCATION/ TRANSFER PROGRAM
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3850: Sociology* First Year Credits
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Family Life and Child Development F
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Physics Credits 2820:161 Technical
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Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROT
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Advanced Military Training Students
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Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplina
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Credits 7700:101, 2 American Sign L
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3150: Chemistry Admission, Retentio
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Linguistics Credits 3300:470/570 Hi
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Bachelor of Science in Cartography/
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Cooperative Education Program Mathe
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3650: Physics Bachelor of Science T
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Sociology/Criminology & Law Enforce
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Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medic
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PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION 4200: Chemi
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4400: Electrical Engineering The br
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College of Education Patricia A. Ne
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Portfolio Students admitted to thei
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5500:Curricular and Instructional S
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Clinical Experience Under the new C
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5610: Special Education Interventio
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Department of Educational Foundatio
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6600: Marketing* Marketing is conce
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College of Fine and Applied Arts Ma
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Photography Credits 3650:137 Light
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Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchan
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College of Fine and Applied Arts Re
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Credits 7400:424 Nutrition in the L
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the Memo of Agreement for specific
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Bachelor of Arts in Business and Or
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A total of 19 credits in approved c
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College of Nursing Cynthia Flynn Ca
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Continuation in the Baccalaureate P
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LPN/BSN Sequence (Prerequisite Cour
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College of Polymer Science and Poly
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Minor Areas of Study
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Art Art • Foundations curriculum
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Mass Media Production • Required
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Political Science • Each student
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I n t e rd i s c i p l i n a ry and
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AGING SERVICES This program is inte
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Cisco Networking Technology Certifi
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Certificate Program in Materials Te
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Credits 3370:125, 126,129,130,131,1
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Admission To participate in the pro
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Requirements The student in the Lat
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OFFICE ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL OFF
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QUALITY ASSURANCE Requirements: A m
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R e s e a rch Centers and Institute
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Center for Nursing Elizabeth Kinion
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Courses of Instru c t i o n
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University College GENERAL EDUCATIO
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Interdisciplinary Programs HOME-BAS
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ASSOCIATE STUDIES SOCIAL SCIENCES 2
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264 ADDICTION AND THE FAMILY 3 cred
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450 TOPICS IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
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491/591 WORKSHOP IN COMPUTER SCIENC
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SPANISH 3580: 101,2 BEGINNING SPANI
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College of Engineering GENERAL ENGI
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College of Education COOPERATIVE ED
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415/515 TRAINING IN BUSINESS AND IN
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401/501 MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY II:
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP 6300: 201 INTRODUC
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303 RENAISSANCE ART IN ITALY 3 cred
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MUSIC 7500: 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUS
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118 SMALL ENSEMBLE MIXED 1 credit C
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DANCE PERFORMANCE 7920: 116 PHYSICA
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College of Polymer Science and Poly
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JUTTA T. BENDREMER, Assistant Profe
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DONALD E. HALL, Professor Emeritus
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JOSEPH MIGDEN, Academic Advisor II
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EDITH K. WEINSTEIN, Professor Emeri
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KYONSUKUM. CAKMAK, Associate Profes
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WALTER L. EVEGE, JR., Director of A
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ROBERT J. HUFF, Associate Professor
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DAVID J. LOUSCHER, Professor of Pol
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PATRICIA E. PARR, Associate Profess
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ERIC SOTNAK, Associate Professor of
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JULIA WRIGHT, Head Women’s Softba
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Public Administration and Urban Stu
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The Maurice Morton Institute of Pol
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Graduate School CHARLES BULGER*, 19
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Gender Conflict, 193 Geographic Inf
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Home Economics and Family Ecology (
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Summit College, 68, 216 Admission,
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