Undergraduate Catalog 1998-99

    Fall Semester 1998 (39 Days)
    Fee Deadline................................................August 21
    Classes begin...............................................August 24
    Last date to file application for graduation in December....September 4
    Labor Day Holiday...........................................September 7
    Last date to withdraw from 1st eight week classes...........September 25
    Classes end for 1st eight weeks.............................October 16

    Second Eight Week Classes for Fall Semester 1998 (42 Days)
    Classes begin...............................................October 19
    Fee Deadline................................................October 19
    Last date to withdraw from semester classes.................November 13
    Last date to withdraw from 2nd eight week classes...........November 20
    Thanksgiving Holiday........................................November 25-27
    Last date to completely withdraw from school................December 4
    Classes end for 2nd eight weeks.............................December 18

    Spring Semester 1999 (38 Days)
    Fee deadline................................................January 8
    Classes begin...............................................January 11
    Martin Luther King Day/Idaho Human Rights Day...............January 18
    Last date to file application for graduation in May.........January 25
    Last date to withdraw from 1st eight week classes...........February 12
    Presidents Day Holiday......................................February 19
    Classes end for 1st eight weeks.............................March 5
    Spring Break................................................March 8-12

    Second Eight Week Classes for Spring Semester 1999 (45 Days)
    Classes begin...............................................March 15
    Fee deadline................................................March 15
    Last date to withdraw from semester classes.................April 9
    Last date to withdraw from 2nd eight week classes...........April 16
    Last date to completely withdraw from school................April 30
    Last date to file application for graduation in August......May 7
    Classes end for 2nd eight weeks.............................May 14
    Commencement................................................May 15

    Summer Session 1999 (38 Days)
    Memorial Day Holiday........................................May 24
    Classes begin...............................................May 25
    Fee deadline................................................May 25
    Cosmetology classes begin...................................June 7
    Last date to withdraw (summer)..............................June 21
    Last date to completely withdraw from school................June 25
    Independence Day Holiday....................................Monday, July 5
    Classes end for Session 5...................................July 16
    Classes end.................................................July 30
    Commencement................................................August 6

Idaho State University's School of Applied Technology is a major unit on campus, organized to serve the need of students and the business/industry of Idaho, who are in need of qualified, competent employees. Our school has been developed over many years with the principle of serving as a cornerstone of our operation.

There is tremendous change going on, not only in our state, but nationwide and worldwide at the same time. Occupational skills and knowledge are changing in the marketplace and students of all ages attend Idaho State University's School of Applied Technology. As change continues, there is little question of the need for people to possess skills and knowledge in their profession, coupled with critical thinking and human relations abilities. Work ethics, honesty, positive attitude and the will to succeed in a productive manner are ingredients of quality that the businesses of Idaho are looking to regarding employees.

The School of Applied Technology is a comprehensive post-secondary technical institution that is the largest in Idaho. The process of instruction includes learning the academics through classroom lectures/demonstration procedures, coupled with applying the learned concepts in a laboratory/shop setting. The quality of our school is measured through the success of graduates who enter the marketplace successfully within the businesses of communities. With facilities representative of the business and industrial settings, each program demonstrates its quality by the faculty's expertise. The faculty of the School of Applied Technology is of high caliber and is certified and prepared to serve students.

Our Student Services department is available to assist you to plan and make career choices which will foster future success. There are staff members and administrators on the team who subscribe to the philosophy of serving the student and adopting program changes to meet the needs of business, industry, and students. Programs are designed to provide students the opportunity to prepare for occupations found in Idaho.

Leadership opportunities are available to students through our university in activities related to Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU), the Vocational-Technical Student Government, Delta Epsilon Chi (DEC), the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), the Business Professionals Association (BPA), and the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). Our current and past students have demonstrated their leadership and technical abilities by winning medallions at state and national competitions.

The School of Applied Technology at Idaho State University is educationally unique as one of the major educational units tied into a major university system. Learning within a university structure is appealing to parents who send their children to a university and to many students who desire additional social opportunities through a university atmosphere, intercollegiate sports functions, major concerts, and a total learning environment that only a university setting can provide. Support institutions such as the LDS Institute and the Newman Center are also available to students.

There are many technical schools that provide "training" but are unable to provide a complete and comprehensive delivery of services that can be found at Idaho State University. Students come from throughout Idaho and other states to attend the School of Applied Technology (S.A.T.). A number of the S.A.T. technical programs at ISU are designed to allow students the opportunity to further their education by offering a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree program (BAT).

Preparing for the future to be successful and securing a quality education are important decisions. ISU School of Applied Technology personnel are here to assist you in the preparation.

Policy Statement
Idaho State University endeavors to achieve equal educational opportunity for minorities, persons with disabilities and women students through recruitment, admission, curricular and extracurricular programs, advising and retention practices and student aid and employment. Discrimination of any person based on race, religion, sex or disability is illegal. Any Person that feels he she has been a victim of discrimination for any of the previous mentioned reasons should contact the Affirmative Action office located in the Museum Building, Room 420 for filing complaints. The telephone number is 236-3964 or 236-3973

Admission to the School of Applied Technology
Persons are admitted to the School of Applied Technology programs based on their interest, aptitude, and potential to succeed in the specific program of instruction.

Several programs have special entry requirements in addition to the general requirements. For additional information contact the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office at (208) 236-2622.

Part-time enrollment in regular preparatory programs is possible. Contact the office of Student Services and a counselor will assist you in developing a petition to be submitted to the Associate Dean of the Idaho State University School of Applied Technology.

All Applied Technology classes will be offered upon sufficient student interest, if there is a certified instructor available and if there are available facilities.

Transfer Students
Individuals who are attending or have attended other institutions and wish to transfer to a program at ISU School of Applied Technology may be awarded credit based on their demonstrated proficiency. The program receiving the transfer student will determine proficiency and the amount of credit to be awarded based on an official transcript unless there is an established articulation agreement in effect. Transfer students must satisfy the same admission requirements as new student applicants.

Admission Steps
The following Applied Technology entrance core subject requirements were established by the State Board of Education and were implemented the Fall 1997 semester and thereafter. Students must meet these minimum credit requirements with an average GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for admission. Students must comply with the requirements at the time of their high school graduation.

1. Students who graduated from high school in 1997 or later must:
1. Verify graduation from an accredited  high school by providing an official  transcript that reflects the date of graduation, completion of the Vocational- Technical Admission Core (see text below, and a minimum 2.0 GPA,
2. Meet the minimum CPT levels established for the program of choice.
2. Students who graduated from high school or received a GED prior to 1997 must:
1. Verify graduation form an accredited  high school by providing an official transcript that reflects the date of graduation and a minimum 2.0 GPA,
or
2. Verify an earned GED by providing an official certificate,
3. Meet the minimum CPT levels established for the program of choice.

1. Have graduated from high school, earned a GED certificate or equivalent,
and
2. Meet the minimum CPT levels established for the program of choice.

All forms must be completed and returned to respective offices as early as possible. If applications are late, processing may be delayed. Because some programs fill several months in advance, any interested applicant should contact the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office as early as possible. You may appeal placement decisions made by Student Services through a petition process. Please call (208) 236-2622 for more information.

Readmission
Former School of Applied Technology students who have been out of school one session or more must complete the necessary forms in the Student Services office before returning to the program.

Acceptance
An acceptance letter is sent to all accepted School of Applied Technology applicants. An advance registration deposit, which will be applied to the first registration fee, is required of applicants upon acceptance into a School of Applied Technology program to assure a place in the program. Registration materials will be mailed to accepted students approximately three weeks prior to fee payment.

Change of Curriculum
Students who wish to change their registration from Applied Technology to academic courses will be required to contact the School of Applied Technology Student Services to initiate the process. The student will be required to meet the University's admission requirements.

Expenses
The following fees are estimates and are subject to change without notice.

Expenses per semester (two semesters per year) are listed below.*
 

Type of Expense	Per Semester
Resident student	$992
Non-resident student	$2,990
Housing, meals (See the university's "Expenses" section of this catalog)
Credit hour	$99.00
Student Insurance Fee - Semester
mandatory (included in fees)	$220
Late Registration Fee:	$ 20
3rd through 5th day of classes
After 5th day of classes	$ 50

 
* Fees may vary depending on the student's entrance date.
 

General Information

Refund Policy
General fees: When any regularly enrolled student withdraws from the School of Applied Technology, registration charges are computed from the first official day of the School of Applied Technology semester and are refunded on the following basis:
 

Semester based programs before class through 1st week	100%
(less registration processing fee of $10)
During 2nd week of classes	75%
During 3rd & 4th weeks of classes	50%
After 4th week:	NO REFUNDS

 

This policy also pertains to part-time students. No special consideration is given to late registrants in extending the refund policy and there is no refund on any portion of the late-processing fee.

This policy does not include the advance deposit required by the School of Applied Technology. Contact the School of Applied Technology Student Services at 236-2622 for these refund deadlines.

The university reserves the right to deduct any outstanding bills from the refund amount. Refunds of fees and housing are used first to offset financial aid awarded and received by the student requesting the refund. A check for the balance is mailed to the permanent home address of the student with an itemized statement of deductions. Refund checks are not processed until four to six weeks after the date of registration.

Credit
One School of Applied Technology credit is equivalent to approximately 48 hours of study, 30 hours of which are in the classroom, lab and/or shop. School of Applied Technology students ordinarily enroll for 16 credits a semester. A semester is approximately 16 weeks in length.

Students enrolled in School of Applied Technology courses for fewer than 8 credit hours per semester will be classified as part-time students.

Change of Program
To change programs within the school, a currently enrolled student should see a counselor in the Student Services Office. The counselor will provide a change of program card and assist with its completion. After all required signatures are obtained, the card should be returned to the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office.

If a student is on probation and changes to another program, the probation status carries over to the new program. If a student is on dismissal and changes programs, the dismissal status carries over to the new program. A student on dismissal must petition to enter school into the new program on probation.

Auditors
Refer to Academic Requirements section of the catalog.

Credits Granted for Previous Training or Experience

1. A student may substitute previous training, education, or work experience toward a specific course in the program. The student must petition to receive approval from the course instructor. Specific performance objectives established for the course must be demonstrated.
2. If the petition is approved the course will be noted on the transcript once the student successfully completes one semester. Successful completion is defined as receiving a 2.0 GPA without any F grades. The Student Services Office can assist with this process.

General Education Requirements
A minimum of 12 general education credits are required for any Associate of Applied Science degree. Specific academic general education courses may be substituted for those offered by the School of Applied Technology. Students having completed an Associate degree from another Idaho institution will be considered as having met the general education requirements according to the "Statewide Articulation and Associate Degree Policy" found in the General Information section of this catalog.

Semester Withdrawal
Students may withdraw from class/es or from a program within the first eleven weeks of a semester. To initiate a withdrawal from a class/es a student must obtain a drop/add card, to initiate withdrawal from a program, a student must complete a withdrawal form. Beginning the eleventh day of school, a "W" grade will appear on the transcript opposite the course work not completed. "W" grades will not be used in computing the grade point average. Beginning the twelfth week of classes, students may withdraw for medical or hardship reasons only. Beginning the second week prior to the end of the semester no hardship withdrawals are accepted.

Any student who leaves school without officially withdrawing, will be considered an unofficial withdrawal and will receive an "F" grade in all course work not completed. The student's name will appear on the grade sheet and instructor must enter an "F" grade on the grade sheet.

Second 8 Week Withdrawal
Students may withdraw from class/es or from a program within the first five weeks of a session. To initiate a withdrawal from class/es, a student must obtain a drop/add card; to initiate withdrawal from a program, a student must complete a withdrawal form. Beginning the eleventh day of school, a "W" grade will appear on the transcript opposite the course work not completed. "W" grades will not be used in computing the grade point average. Beginning the sixth week of classes, students may withdraw for medical or hardship reasons only. Medical withdrawals are initiated by the director of the Student Health Service. Hardship withdrawals are handled by petition to the Associate Dean of the School of Applied Technology. Students can initiate the petition through a counselor in the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office. Beginning the second week prior to the end of the semester, no hardship withdrawals are accepted.

Medical Withdrawal
Medical withdrawals are initiated and granted only by the medical director of the Student Health Service and will be applicable to all courses in which the student is currently enrolled. On the transcript, a "W" grade will appear opposite all course work not completed. "W" grades will not be used in computing the grade point average.

Program Completion
A grade report and transcript will indicate that a student has successfully completed a program or option within a program.

Repeating Courses
A student may repeat any course no matter what grade was received, if in the meantime, he/she has not received a grade of C or better in a more advanced course in the same program for which the course is a prerequisite. If a course is repeated, the grade made on the last repetition is used in computing the grade point average except for determination of honors, where the grade first obtained in the course also is counted. If a student repeats a course and the credits have changed for that course, the student will receive original credits on transcript.

Probation and Dismissal Policy
At the end of any semester or summer session, undergraduate students may be placed on probation if the accumulative ISU grade point average does not meet the minimum requirement as stated in the scholastic probation scale.

Scholastic Probation Scale
 

Credits Attempted	Minimum ISU
(Including Transfer Credits)	Accumulative GPA
1 through 25	1.75
26 and up	2.00

 
Students on probation who attain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher during the next semester after being placed on probation, but whose cumulative grade point average is still below 2.0, will remain on probation.

Following dismissal under the scholastic probation and dismissal ruling and a lapse of one semester, a student may petition for permission to re-enter the program. If permission is granted, s/he will enter as a student on probation. This process may be initiated in the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office.

Program Termination
A grade report and transcript will indicate if the student completes a session(s), but does not complete the total program of instruction or option within the program.

Progression
Progression into succeeding courses of study will require successful completion (passing grades) of any courses listed as prerequisites for those desired courses.

Graduation Requirements

Application for Graduation:

Students planning to graduate should apply for graduation no less than one semester before all requirements are completed. To obtain applications for graduation and pay a $20.00 graduation/diploma fee, students need to contact the Student Services Office in the RFC Building. Additional/Optional graduation applications may be completed for a fee of $10 each.

To graduate from a School of Applied Technology preparatory program, a student must have an accumulative grade point average of 2.0 (without any F grades) based on the required Applied Technology courses in the enrollee's program of study or successfully complete a series of proficiency tests and be recommended by the program coordinator. A student must complete an application for graduation and pay a certificate fee.

Applied Technology policies not stated in the School of Applied Technology section of the catalog will follow Idaho State University policies. Waiver of any of the above rules may be made only by the student's petition and approval by the program coordinator, department chairperson, and the associate dean of the School of Applied Technology.

Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree is offered for designated programs through the School of Applied Technology. Programs offering this degree are at least 18 months in length and meet specific curriculum requirements related to technical and technical support course work as well as General Education Requirements. For additional information, contact the Student Services Office at the School of Applied Technology.

Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree
The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree is an optional University degree for students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree approved by the Idaho State Board of Education. All A.A.S. programs at ISU are approved. If students wish to coordinate the option of using the A.A.S. to apply toward a BAT degree, they should consult with their A.A.S. program advisor about which University general education courses can be used to fulfill requirements for both the A.A.S. and the BAT degrees. More detailed information is provided in this catalog under Academic Requirements. The BAT degree is administered through the university's Office of Individualized Education Programs. For further assistance in considering this degree option, students are advised to contact the Student Services Office at the School of Applied Technology or the University's Office of Individualized Education Programs.

Regular Preparatory Programs
Each of the school's preparatory programs consists of a series of courses designed to teach the necessary skills and knowledge of a specific occupational field in which learning takes place in its practical and proper relationship. These preparatory programs vary in length by sessions. Program length may vary depending on students' academic qualifications at time of acceptance. Normally, one semester consists of sixteen weeks of instruction, and 2 1/2 semesters are offered per year. Classes operate on the average of six hours each week day.

Computer Software Engineering Technology offers evening courses for credit. Contact the School of Applied Technology Student Services Office for further details at 236-2622.

Program/Option Availability
A program/option may not be offered if one or more of the following conditions exist:

1. insufficient student enrollment
2. a certified instructor is not available
3. adequate facilities/equipment are not available

A student must earn a grade of "C" or better in every class to enter their chosen program.

Students placed in the occupational content area of their curriculum who were not enrolled in Technical General Education will receive appropriate Technical General Education credit after successfully completing one semester of the occupational-based curriculum. Successful completion is defined to mean a 2.0 GPA without any F grades.

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