Bulletin, Summer

76 Pages·1994·5.2 MB·English

by  Appalachian State University.

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Summer
Sessions
1994
Appalachian
State University
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Table of Contents
Benefits ofSummer School 1
General Information 2
Calendar ofImportant Dates
& Registration Information 3-4
Academic Information 5
Summer Expenses 5-6
Student Services and Facilities 6-8
Departmental Directory 9
Housing Information 10-11
Graduate Studies 11
An Appalachian Summer 11
Conferences and Institutes 12
International Studies Abroad 13
SummerPreview 14
Course Schedule & Description 15-70
Application 71
Anychanges tothisschedulewhichhaveoccurred
since theprintingofthispublicationcanbefound
in theenclosedaddendum.
Summer School
What Are The Benefits?
Study in the beautiful Blue Ridge
Mountains.
Classes are taught by Appalachian's
faculty.
Smaller class loads make school more
manageable.
Appalachian's tuition is reasonable.
Students can complete six semester
hours in five weeks.
Enjoy social and cultural activities.
All residentialcoursesasadvertised inthisbulletin,
withsomeexceptions, areguaranteed tobeoffered.
Thisguaranteeexistsaslongascoursesection(s)
arenotfilled.
General Information Terms ofvaryinglengths areoffered to allowstudents tofit
theirsummer studies intoothersummerplans. Summer
APPALACHIANSTATE UNIVERSITY'S sessions atAppalachian offeranalternative to the typical
MISSION STATEMENT summerschool.
Founded in 1899 as WataugaAcademy, AppalachianState ADMISSIONTO SUMMERSCHOOL
Universityevolved into astate teachers college, later
broadened its mission to include the liberal arts, gained APPLYING FORSUMMERSCHOOL
regional university status, and in 1971 became apartofThe Students enrolled during the SpringSemester, 1994, willbe
University ofNorth Carolina system. From itsbeginning as given the opportunity to earlyregister(see "Calendarof
asmall local institution, Appalachianhas developed into a Important Dates.") Those who do notearlyregisterwill
universitywith an enrollmentofover 10,000 students from have registration materials automaticallyprepared forthem.
everysection ofNorth Carolina, as well as from otherstates These materials will be available on thedays ofregistration.
and nations. Throughout its growth, the Universityhas All persons notenrolled atAppalachian duringSpring
maintained astrongsense ofcommunity. Itcontinues to Semester, 1994, mustcomplete the enclosedSummer
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culture.
attendedAppalachian mustforwarda $25.00 non-refund-
Appalachian State University is a comprehensive university, ablefeewith the summerapplication. Personswishingto
offeringabroad range ofundergraduateprograms and a enter the Universityfor the firsttime tobegin workon an
wide selection ofgraduate programs. The Universityserves undergraduatedegreeandpersons transferring toAppala-
alarge traditional undergraduate studentbody in a residen- chian from another institution mustbe acceptedbythe
tial environment. Undergraduates are offered awell- Admissions Office. Students shouldunderstandthat
rounded liberal education and the opportunityto pursuea acceptance to summerschooldoes not necessarilyconsti-
special fieldofinquiryin preparation foradvancedstudyor tuteadmissionto the regularUniversity.
aspecific career. Graduate students engage in advanced
Appalachian's policy forundergraduates regardingsummer
satcuaddyemaincdorresperaorfcehsswihoinlaeldsepevceilaolpiizantgioannsd. extendingtheir attendance is as follows: 1) Undergraduates whohave
previouslybeen deniedadmission as anundergraduate
With instructionas its primarymission, the Universityis mustcontactthe DirectorofAdmissions regardingpossible
committedtoexcellence in teachingand the fosteringof entrance into summerschool. 2) Undergraduates dismissed
scholarship. As an academic community, it takes pride in its from the Universityformedicalordisciplinaryreasons must
tradition offaculty commitmentto students both inside and contact the Office ofStudentDevelopmentfor clearanceto
outside the classroom. Mindful ofthe relationship between attend summerschool. Graduate students are subject to the
the curricular and extracurricular, Appalachian seeks to same academic eligibility restrictions in the summeras they
promote the intellectual, cultural, and personal develop- are in the academic year.
ment ofits students. Students who wish to earn credit towardagraduate degree
AtAppalachian, scholarship and service are complementary shouldfile an application to GraduateSchool (ifnot
to the instructional mission. The majorpurposes of previouslyaccepted). Graduateapplications areavailable
scholarship, including research, writing, and other creative from the Dean ofthe GraduateSchool.
activities, are threefold: to serve as abasis forinstruction, to
ensure avital and intellectuallyengagedfaculty, and to
contribute to the advancementofknowledge. Professional
andpublic service is provided in the form ofcontinuing
education programs and activities, consultation services,
the extension into the communityofthe professional
knowledge and skills ofthe faculty, staff, and students, and
the sharingofthe University's cultural and recreational
activities. Summer School Course OfferingPolicy
THE SUMMERSESSIONS
All residential courses advertised in this bulletin,
SummerSessions atAppalachian have experienced steady with some exceptions, are
growth, notonly in size, but also in depth ofprograms guaranteed to be offered. This guarantee exists
offered. Besides offeringcourses allowingundergraduates as long as course section(s) are not filled.
to work toward theirdegree requirements, the University
schedules workshops, seminars, andstandardcourses for
teachers and otherprofessional persons to gain enrichment
ortowork toward advanced degrees.
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&
Calendar ofImportant Dates Registration Information
EARLYREGISTRATION FORALLTERMS OFSUMMERSCHOOL, 1994
Note: Students mayregisterduringthis period foranyofthe summeracademic terms.
Students should report to the Registration Center, Room 124, I.G. Greer Hall, between the hours of8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, according to
the followingschedule:
GraduateStudents and
Seniors March 22
Juniors March 23
Sophomores, Freshmen,
andSpecial Students March 24
Aclass schedule and abillingstatementwill be distributed through the University PostOffice boxon oraboutMarch 28. The schedule
adjustmentperiod forsummer is April 27 and 28 in the Registrar's Office. The lastdayto pre-payfor the first-halfofsummerschool
is May 13. Ifpaymentis not received by thatdate, the early registration willbe cancelled. Aconfirmation copy ofthe class schedule
and avalidatedreceiptwill be distributed through the University PostOffice boxon oraboutMay 27.
SUMMERSEMESTER
May30 throughAugust 1
May30 Registration in Room 124, I.G. Greer Hall, according to the followingschedule:
AM AM
Graduate Students andSeniors 8:30 - 10:00
Juniors 10:00AM-Noon
Sophomores Noon-2:00 PM
FreshmenandSpecial Students 2:00 PM -4:30 PM
May 31 Classesbegin; "Drop-Add" begins in the Registrar's Office.
June 1 "Drop-Add" ends; lastday to addacourse orchange the section ofacourse; lastday to
drop acourse andbe eligible forarefund.
June 23 Lastdayto drop aSummerSemestercoursewithoutacademic penalty.
August 11 Final examinations for the SummerSemester.
FIRST5-WEEKTERM
May30 throughJune30
May 30 Registration in Room 124, I.G. Greer Hall, according to the followingschedule:
AM AM
GraduateStudents andSeniors 8:30 - 10:00
Juniors 10:00AM-Noon
Sophomores Noon-2:00 PM
Freshmen andSpecialStudents 2:00 PM -4:30 PM
May31 Classes begin; "Drop-Add" begins in the Registrar's Office.
June 1 "Drop-Add" ends, lastdayto addacourse orchange the sectionofacourse; lastday to
drop acourse andbeeligible forarefund.
June 9 LastdaytodropaFirst5-Weekcoursewithoutacademicpenalty.
June 30 Final examinations for the First5-Week term.
GRADUATE/TEACHERTERM
June 13 throughJuly8
June 13 Classes begin; registration in Room 124, I.G. Greer Hall, between the hours of8:30AM
and 4:30 PM. Ifyour class is early morning, meet yourclass before registering. If
afternoonclasses, register prior to class.
June 14 "Drop-Add" ends; lastday to addacourse orchange the section ofacourse; lastdayto
drop acourse andbeeligible forarefund.
June 20 Lastdayto dropaGraduate/Teachercoursewithoutacademic penalty.
July4 Independence Day-Universityholiday.
July8 Final examinations for the Graduate/Teacher term.
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EARLYREGISTRATIONFORTHESECOND-HALFOFSUMMERSCHOOL
Registration duringthis period is onlyfor the academic terms thatbegin onJuly 11. Students should reportto the Registration Center,
Room 124, I.G. Greer Hall, between the hours of8:30 AM and4:30 PM, accordingto the followingschedule:
GraduateStudents andSeniors June 20
Juniors June 21
Sophomores, Freshmen,
andSpecial Students June 22
A class schedule and abillingstatementwill be distributed through the University PostOfficeboxon oraboutJune 27.
The lastday to pre-payforthe second-halfofsummerschool isJune 30. Ifpaymentis notreceived bythatdate, theearlyregistration
will be cancelled. Aconfirmationcopyofthe class schedule andavalidatedreceiptwill be distributed through the UniversityPost
Officeboxon oraboutJuly8.
SECOND 5-WEEKTERM
July 11 throughAugust 1
July 11 Registration in Room 124, I.G. GreerHall, according to the followingschedule:
AM AM
GraduateStudents andSeniors 8:30 - 10:00
Juniors 10:00AM-Noon
Sophomores Noon-2:00 PM
FreshmenandSpecial Students 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
July 12 Classes begin; "Drop-Add" begins in the Registrar's Office.
July 13 "Drop-Add" ends; lastdayto addacourse orchange the section ofacourse; lastdayto
drop acourse andbeeligible fora refund.
July21 Lastdayto drop aSecond 5-Week course withoutacademicpenalty.
August 11 Final examinations for theSecond 5-Week term.
Registration for 2-Weekand 3-WeekTerms
June 20 First 3-Week term (in Registrar's Office between the hours of8:30 AM and4:30 PM). If
your class is early morning, meetyourclass before registering. Ifafternoonclasses,
register prior to class.
AM
June 27 First2-Week term (in Registrar's Office between the hours of8:30 and 4:30 PM). If
your class is early morning, meetyourclass before registering. Ifafternoonclasses,
registerprior to class.
July 11 Second 3-Week term and Second 2-Week term (in Room 124, I.G. GreerHallbetween
AM
the hours of8:30 and 4:30 PM). Ifyourclass is early morning, meetyourclass
before registering. Ifafternoon classes, registerprior toclass.
POLICYON COURSECHANGES PASS-FAIL
Changes and additions to this schedule willbe made The Pass-Failoption mayonlybe taken byafull-time
available on registration days. undergraduate student. Duringthe summer onlyone
course can be taken on Pass-Fail. To place acourse on Pass-
DROP-ADD Fail, contact the Registrar's Office during the registration
period.
Toadd acourse, a student mustprocess adrop-add form at
the Registrar's Office. After the close ofDrop-Add (nor- DAY STUDENTS
mally the first two days ofclasses forasummer term), a
studentmaynotaddacourse orchange the section ofa Daystudents payall regularexpenses exceptsubsistence
course. fees.
To drop acourse, a student mustprocess adrop-add form GRADUATING STUDENTS
at the Registrar's Office.
Undergraduatestudentswho intend to graduateat the end
AUDITING ofsummer1994 mustfilean application forgraduation (and
an application for teacher certification, ifapplicable) atthe
Sintsutdreuncttosr'wshpoerwmiisshsitoona,udaintda2c)obuersreegmuulsatr i1)noabtttaeinndatnhcee. A Registrar's Officebyno laterthanThursday,July21.
"Permission toAudit" form is available in the Registrar's Graduatestudents who intend tograduate at the endof
Office. It must be completed and returned to the summer1994 mustfilean application forgraduationwith
Registrar's Office by no later than the last day to drop the the GraduateSchoolbynolaterthanThursday,July21.
course with no academic penalty(see "CalendarofImpor-
tant Dates.")
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5000 LEVELCOURSES FOR
Academic Information UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
ACADEMIC LOAD
Classes numbered 5000 and above aregraduate-level classes
UNDERGRADUATE and are reserved forgraduate students; however, under-
AI.n undergraduate student may take a maximum of 12 graduate students with seniorstandingand cumulative GPA
semester hours duringtheSummerSemesterand a maxi- of3.0+ maybe permitted to enroll in classes numbered 5000
mum of6 semester hours duringa 5-Week or the Graduate/ orabove in some instances. Seniors who wish to enroll in
Teacher term. No more than oneshort-termcourse may courses at this level must receive permission from the course
be taken duringasingle period. Anystudentwho regis- instructor, the departmental chairperson, and the Dean of
the GraduateSchool before registering for the course. Any
ters foranoverloadwithout permission ofhis/herdean
undergraduatestudentwho registers fora 5000-level
will be required to drop the excess hourswithoutcredit.
After the close ofregistration, no refund oftuition orfees coursewithoutpermissionwillbe required to drop the
willbe madewhen aperson is required to drop excess course. Afterthe close ofregistration, no refunds of
hours takenwithoutpermission. tuition or feeswill be madewhen aperson is required to
dropacourse takenwithout permission.
GRADUATE
II.
The maximum load foragraduatestudent duringa5-Week RESIDENCESTATUS FORTUITION PURPOSES
or the Graduate/Teacher term is 6 semester hours, and total
creditearnedduringthe summerterms is limited to 12 Universitypolicyon residence status for tuition purposes is
semesterhours. No morethanoneshort-termcoursemay stated in the GeneralBulletin. Anystudentorprospective
be taken duringasingle period. Anyexception in excess studentin doubtconcerninghis or her residence status is
ofthis limit mustbe approved by the Dean ofthe Graduate directed to consult thatpublication orto contact the
School before registeringfor the overload. Anystudent Registrar's Office.
who registers foranoverloadwithoutpermission ofhis/
VISITING STUDENTS
herdeanwill be required to dropthe excess hours. After
theclose ofregistration, no refundoftuition orfeeswill Aperson enrolledatanother post-secondary institution
be madewhena person is requiredto drop excess hours mustsubmita letter from that institution stating that the
takenwithout permission.
creditearned atAppalachian will beaccepted for transfer.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
TheSummerSessions atAppalachian areoperated under
1994 SUMMER SESSIONS CALENDAR the same academic policies thatgovern the regularaca-
demicyear. Students are responsible forpolicies and
SummerSemester First 2-WeekTerm procedures as set forth in the GeneralBulletin. This
May30 -August 1 June 27-July 8 publication is available and should be used for reference.
First5-WeekTerm Second5-WeekTerm
May 30 -June 30 July 11 -August 1 Summer Expenses
Graduate/Teacher Second 3-WeekTerm
Term July 11 -July29 Fees arechargedby the term andare due and payable on
June 13 -July 8 the day ofregistration. The University reserves the right to
Second 2-WeekTerm change, add, anddelete fees.
First3-WeekTerm July 11 -July22
June 20 -July8 Before takingfinal examinations at the close ofthe term, a
studentis expected to settle all accounts. A studentmay not
registerfora new termuntil all charges have been paid or
arranged for. Astudentcannot receive adegree, certificate,
or transcript ofcredit until all accounts exceptcurrent loans
havebeenpaid.
SummerSchool Course OfferingPolicy TUITIONAND FEES
All residential courses advertised in this In the summer, tuition is charged on a per-semester-hour
bulletin, with some exceptions, are basis. These charges are based oncourse level forunder-
guaranteed to be offered. This guarantee graduate and graduate courses. Courses numbered (0000-
exists as longas course section(s) 4999) are charged at the undergraduate rate; courses
arenotfilled. numbered (5000 and above) are chargedat the graduate
rate. There is both an in-state and out-of-state rate as
follows:
TUITION
Cr. Hrs. In-State In-State Out-of-State Out-of-State
Enrolled Undergraduate Graduate Undergraduate Graduate
1. 63.00 85.00 229.00 261.00
2. 126.00 170.00 458.00 522.00
3. 189.00 255.00 687.00 783.00
4. 252.00 340.00 916.00 1,044.00
5. 315.00 425.00 1,145.00 1,305.00
6. 378.00 510.00 1,374.00 1,566.00
7. 441.00 595.00 1,603.00 1,827.00
8. 504.00 680.00 1,832.00 2,088.00
9. 567.00 765.00 2,061.00 2,349.00
10. 630.00 850.00 2,290.00 2,610.00
11. 693.00 935.00 2,519.00 2,871.00
12. 756.00 1,020.00 2,748.00 3,132.00
FEES (Student fees are chargedon aper-termbasis.) SHORT-TERM RESIDENCEHALLOCCUPANCY
0-2 hours $19.50 per term Term Semi-PrivateRoom Private Room
3 hours andabove $35.00 per term 3-Week $249 $317
2-Week $166 $212
Education andTechnologyFee (charged on a per-term
1-Week $83 $106
basis)
$12.50 Reservations are made in advancebypayingfull housing
charge. Costincludesweeklylinens and $30 perweek
REFUND POLICY requiredboard. Local phone service is provided. Informa-
REDUCTION OFCLASS LOAD-A tuition refundof100% tion regardingtoll service is available bycalling262-8999.
will be made ifastudentreduces his/herclass load priorto Special Housing—weekend workshop housinginstandard
the closeofDrop-Add (the first two days ofclasses) in the residence hall. Each night—cost $15.00 (semi-private);
SummerSemester, 5-Week terms, or Graduate/Teacher $20.00 (private). Mustrequestspecialhousingform; must
term. The 3-Weekand 2-Week terms mustbe droppedby be pre-registered andprepaid. Costincludesbedandbath
the close ofregistration day to receive the refund. linen bundle; phonewithlocal service.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY-A studentwho SPECIALFEESAND SERVICECHARGES
has towithdrawfrom the University should immediately
contact the appropriate office; undergraduate students LatePaymentofTuition andFees
should contact the OfficeofStudentDevelopmentand A studentwho does notcomplete registration on the
graduate students should contact the GraduateSchool. announced registration date $40.00
Failure to obtainan approvedwithdrawal throughone of Special Examination $50.00
these officeswill resultin agrade of"F" on all courses
beingtaken duringthatsessionofsummerschool. The INTERNSHIP FEE
tuition refund policyforwithdrawals is the same as thatfor
reduction ofclass load. The 3-Week and 2-Week terms must Students in the College ofBusiness should see the intern-
be droppedbythe close ofregistration day to receive the ship coordinatorforspecific instructions regardingintern-
refund. ship fees.
SUBSISTENCE
Asubsistence fee will be charged all residence hall occu- Student Services and Facilities
pants. This fee includes housingwith telephone forlocal
service and minimumboard. Additional meal credits may FINANCIALAID
be purchased atanytime. Prorated subsistence will be
charged for late room assignments. Appalachian recognizes that manystudentswill need
assistance in meetingthe costoftheireducation. Students
Term Semi-Private Room Private Room interested in receivingfinancial assistance mustcompletean
10-Week * $738 * $957 Apalachian Financial AidApplication forSummer 1994.
5-Week ** $369 ** $479 These aplications maybe obtained from the FinancialAid
4-Week (Grad/TchrTerm) *** $295 Office, and in order to receive priorityconsideration should
be returned byMarch 15, 1994. Also, to receive financial
* Includes $300 requiredboard
** Includes $150 requiredboard aid, astudentmusthave avalidStudentAid Report(SAR)
*** Includes $120 requiredboard
on file with the Financial Aid Office. [Note: Students who STUDENTIDENTIFICATION CARDS
havebeen awarded federal financial aid during the 1993-94
academic yearalreadyhave an SARon file with the Students who wish to obtain an identification card maydo
FinancialAid Office thatis valid forSummer 1994. Other sobypresentinga validated receiptat the Identification
students mustobtain an SARfrom afederal processor by Card Center located in Trivette Hall. Hours ofoperation
completinga FreeApplication forFederal StudentAid are between 8:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
form. Since it takes approximatelysixweeks to receive an Friday. The identification card also serves as the meal card.
SARfrom afederal processor, students should plan accord- There is no charge for this service for firstsemester
Freshmen orTransfer students. Theoptional pre-paid debit
ingly.]
account, Appalachian Express, is also managed through the
Studentloans are the primaryforms offinancial aid thatare identification card.
available duringthe summer. Students will be provided
with the appropriateloan application alongwith their Returningstudentswho have lost ordamaged cards should
financial aidaward letter. Since it takes approximatelysix report to the Identification Center. Validation ofenroll-
weeks to process aloan application, students shouldplan mentstatus and meal plan are automatically updated iffees
accordingly. are paid by the publisheddeadline. Achargewill be made
for replacingan identification card.
HEALTH SERVICES
AUTOMOBILEREGULATIONS
Medical services are provided to the students bythe MaryS.
Shook Student Health Services at theirlocation on the Students bringingautomobiles to Appalachian during the
second floorofthe Miles Annas StudentSupportBuilding summer must register theirvehicles with the University
on HowardStreet. When the University is in session, Police Department. A fee is charged for this registration.
Physician Clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 Vehicles registered forthe 1993-94 academicyear do not
p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday(closed on need to be registered forthe summer.
weekends). Appointments are requested. Twenty-fourhour The University Police Departmentwill be available to
in-patientcare isprovided excepton weekends. North registervehicles duringthe registration process the firstday
Carolinalawrequires arecordofimmunizations forevery ofeach term. Students will receive acopy ofthe University
studentenrolledinaNorthCarolinacollegiateinstitution. traffic regulations and parkinginformation at this time.
Ifyou areareturningstudent, pleasecontact
Appalachian's StudentHealthServices Mondaythrough UNIVERSITYBOOKSTORE
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to4:00 p.m.
(telephonenumber704-262-3100) to determinethata Located next to Plemmons Student Union, the University
recordofimmunization is on file. Ifitis not, askthat the Bookstore offers awidevarietyofmerchandiseand services.
appropriate medical form be forwarded. Onlystudents The general departments oftextbooks, paperbacks, mer-
actually registered and takingcourses are eligible forcareat chandise, andsportinggoods are on separate levels ofthe
the HealthServices. In addition, students mustpresenta store. The Scholars Bookshop offers avarietyofbooks for
currentvalidated I.D. cardbefore each visitfor treatment. the campus. A full service bank is in the lobbyarea. Cap
and gown purchase and rental are available through the
Persons requiringthe services ofaphysician outside of Bookstore. All textbooks are purchased in the summer.
regularout-patientclinic hours or those needinga type of Summer hours for the Bookstore are Monday through
service notavailable at the Health Services maybe referred Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
to off-campus physicians or to the WataugaMedical Center.
In suchcases the studentwill be expected to assume FOOD SERVICES
responsibilityfor anycostthus incurred.
All residence hall students are required to participate in the
There is no additional charge for mostofthe services food plan. Requirements will be prorated forlate room
provided at the MaryS. ShookStudentHealth Services. assignments. The board fee represents the minimum food
Students nothavinghospital insurance and needing
service requirements. The food plan maybe increased
coverage mayobtain information concerning this from the duringthe term at the Identification Center(Trivette Hall)
reception deskat the entrance to the Health Services.
duringregular office hours.
COUNSELINGAND PSYCHOLOGICALSERVICES New students mayobtain identification/meal cards at the
Identification Centeron registration day. Students who
The Counselingand PsychologicalServices Center offers a have paid fees by the published deadline will have their
widevarietyoftherapeutic and educational programs for cards automaticallyvalidated.
currentlyenrolled students. These services include indi-
vidual and group counseling, testing, stress management, The Food Courtis designated forala carte meals. Summer
biofeedback, careercounseling, andconsultation. The camps andconference participants areserved through the
Centerprovides wellness, substance abuse education and main Cafeteria. The main Cafeteria is also available to all
treatment, and awidevarietyofoutreach programs. All students duringthe summer foraper meal costusingmeal
contacts atthe Counselingand Psychological Services cards orcash. The SweetShop is available forsnack items.
Centerare confidential subjectto North Carolinalaw. For Carryoutand pizzadelivery on campus is providedbythe
furtherinformation call [phone]. Pizzeria.
Hours ofoperationareposted at each location.
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CAREERDEVELOPMENT CENTER Music aswell as other Universityprograms, while the Eury
collection consists ofbooks, tapes, pictures, andartifacts
Appalachian operates acomprehensive careerplanningand concernedwith thesouthernAppalachian region.
employment program forstudents andalumni. The office
provides careercounseling, career information, assistance Electronic access to the bibliographic records ofthe
with resume writing, interviewingskills, andjob search Library's collections, as wellas to the holdings ofother
techniques. On-campus recruiting, employerinformation, academic libraries around the country, is available through
and acredentialingservice are also available. In addition, the Library's automated catalogand through anumberof
the office provides astudentemploymentprogram for compact disc and computerdatabases. Inquireatthe
students who are seekingpart-time employmentwhile Reference Deskfor assistance in usingthese systems or to
attending the University. The computerized careerguid- arrange tohave areference librarian performa thorough
ance programs (Discoverand Sigi Plus) and careerassess- electronic database search foryou. Materials notavailable
ment instruments areavailable atPeerCareer, adrop-in inanyofthe Appalachian collections maybe requested
satellite career center, located on the second floorofthe from otherlibraries through interlibraryloan or through
StudentUnion, which is available on alimited-hourbasis ABC Express, aresource-sharingserviceoftheWestern
during the summerforundergraduate and graduate North Carolina LibraryNetwork (Appalachian, Western
students. CarolinaUniversity, and the University ofNorth Carolinaat
Asheville).
POSTALAND BANKING SERVICE
The Library's hours ofoperation are listedon Videotext,
AUnitedStates Post Office ContractStation is maintained the campus information network, and may also be obtained
byAppalachian in the StudentSupport Building. A mailbox bycalling262-2812. Forothergeneral information about
is provided for everystudent. The student's University the Library, call 262-2186.
mailboxaddress is used by the University forcommunicat-
MEDIASERVICES
ingwith each student. For this reason, students are respon-
sible for checking their Universitymailboxes frequently. The MediaServices, a unitofthe InstructionalTechnology
Convenientbankingservices are located in the lobbyofthe Center, is located on the ground floor ofBelkLibrary. A
University Bookstore.
collection of400 items ofaudio-visual equipmentis
APPALACHIAN STATEUNIVERSITY available for48-hourcheckout. Majorservices include
CHILD DEVELOPMENTCENTER photography, artwork, graphics, audio recording, tape
reproduction, quickprinting, and equipment repair.
Appalachian's Child Development Center offers quality Consultation on the design andutilization ofeducational
childcare to Universitystudents, faculty, and staff. Chil- materials is also available. Hours are from 8 am-5 pm,
dren, ages eightweeks to fiveyears, are accepted on a Monday-Friday.
quarter-time, half-time, or full-time basis. The Center
operates according to the University class schedulefor DISTANCE LEARNING SERVICE
faculty and students and University schedule forstaff. The
Center is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday Distance LearningService, aunitofthe Instructional
through Friday. Contact the UniversityChild Development TechnologyCenter, provides an interactive distance learning
Centerforfurther information at(704) 262-2116. classroom, video teleconferencing, eight channels on the
University's cable system, avideo bulletin board, satellite
LIBRARYRESOURCES ATAPPALACHIAN downlinking, and off-airvideotaping. Hours are from8 am-
8 pm weekdays. The location is on the bottom floorofthe
The general libraryservices and collections ofAppalachian Belk Library Building, and the phone numberis (704) 262-
State Universityare found in Carol Grotnes Belk Library. 4894.
Books, periodicals, audio-visual materials, microforms and
electronic databases are available to support instruction and
research in the disciplines taught atAppalachian. 1994 SummerSessions Calendar
TheJustice-Query Instructional Materials Center is on the Summer Semester First 2-WeekTerm
bottom floorofthe Libraryand provides materials and May30 -August 1 June 27-July8
services to supportthe programs ofthe College ofEduca-
tion, to enhance alternative instructional strategies, and to First 5-WeekTerm Second 5-WeekTerm
promote the conceptoflifelonglearning. The Center May30 -June 30 July 11 -August 11
contains teachereducation materials,juvenile literature, and
mm
an audio-visual collection which includes 16 films and Graduate/TeacherTerm Second3-WeekTerm
videos. A large microforms collection is also located in the June 13-July 8 July 11 -July 29
Center. Belk Libraryis a depositoryofU.S. and North
Carolina governmentpublications which are kept nextto the First3-WeekTerm Second 2-WeekTerm
RtheyfecroelnleccetiDoenpsaarrtemtehnetMounsitcheLimbarianry,fllooorc.ateOdthienrthneotBerwooyhri-ll June 20-July8 July 11 -July22 .
Music Center, and the W. L. EuryAppalachian Regional
Collection housed in University Hall. The Music Library
holdings reflectand supportthe curriculaoftheSchool of