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Polytechnic Campus
www.poly.asu.edu
Albert L. McHenry, PhD, Vice President and
Executive Vice Provost, Polytechnic Campus
Partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation, School of
Management and Agribusiness, Morrison School of
Science and Technology, College of
Faculty and Academic Professionals
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus emphasizes professional and technical programs that prepare graduates to move directly into careers and become ethical leaders in professional, public, and private life. A polytechnic is distinctive by offering
1. programs that integrate theory and practice;
2. programs based solidly in the liberal arts and sciences that emphasize problem solving, project-based activities, laboratories, and work experiences;
3. research that emphasizes applied knowledge and solutions to problems; and
4. programs that are responsive to the needs of business, industry, the professions, and the community.
Thirty baccalaureate degree programs, 11 master’s degree programs, a resident doctoral program, and four certificate programs are offered through the College of Science and Technology, East College, the Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness, and the School of Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation. Partnerships with programs at the Tempe campus provide additional doctoral program opportunities on the Polytechnic campus. (See the Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors table; the East College Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors table; and the College of Science and Technology Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors table.)
The Polytechnic campus is located in southeast Mesa, 23 miles from the Tempe campus. With a student population of more than 6,500, the 600-acre campus offers a small residential college environment. Students learn in high-tech, mediated classrooms and practice in fully equipped laboratories. They enjoy small classes, friendly and accessible faculty, opportunities for student leadership, and academic support services dedicated to helping them grow, learn, and graduate. Polytechnic campus graduates move into the world of work with knowledge and skills that help them succeed in their careers and in their personal and civic lives.
The campus is easily accessible via major interstate routes. See the Polytechnic Campus Map. For more information, call 480/727-3278, or access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu.
The chief academic officer of the Polytechnic campus is the provost. There are two colleges and one school administered by deans. These academic units develop and implement the teaching, research, and service programs of the institution. Additional support for the academic mission of the campus is provided by Library Services and Information Technology, each administered by a director. See Polytechnic Campus faculty and Academic Organization.
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation of ASU includes the Polytechnic campus. In addition, programs in Electronics Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering Technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (TAC of ABET). For more information, call 410/347-7700, or write
TECHNOLOGY ACCREDITATION COMMISSION
OF THE ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, INC
111 MARKET PLACE SUITE 1050
BALTIMORE MD 21202-7102
Both the professional flight and the air transportation management concentrations, in the Department of Aeronautical Management Technology, are fully accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (formerly known as the Council on Aviation Accreditation). For more information, call 334/844-2431, send e-mail to caa@auburn.edu, or write
Aviation Accreditation board international
3410 Skyway Drive
Auburn AL 36830
The Bachelor of Science degrees in the Department of Technology Management are fully accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). For more information, call 734/677-0720, or write
National Association of Industrial Technology
3300 Washtenaw Ave Suite 220
Ann Arbor MI 48104-4200
The BS degree in Nutrition with a concentration in dietetics is accredited as a didactic program in dietetics (DPD) by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association. For more information, call 312/899-0040, or write
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR DIETETICS EDUCATION
AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
120 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA SUITE 2000
CHICAGO IL 60606-6995
The BS degree in Agribusiness with a concentration in professional golf management is accredited by the Professional Golfer’s Association of America. For more information, write
PGA Education department
100 avenue of the champions
PO box 109601
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
Nondegree students may take courses at the Polytechnic campus according to the special provisions under Undergraduate Enrollment.
Degree-seeking students must meet the university admissions standards set by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). Any student admitted to ASU may take courses at the Polytechnic campus. To be admitted to a Polytechnic campus degree program, the student must meet undergraduate admissions requirements and the specific admission requirements of the Polytechnic campus program. A student who is admitted to a Polytechnic campus degree program is defined as a Polytechnic campus student.
For more admissions information and applications to the Polytechnic campus degree programs, call 480/727-3278 or write
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 870112
TEMPE AZ 85287-0112
Transfer Among ASU Campuses
Degree-seeking students currently enrolled at either the Tempe campus or the West campus who want to relocate to a Polytechnic campus degree program should contact Student Enrollment Services at the Polytechnic campus, the Office of the Registrar at the Tempe campus, or the Admissions and Records Office at the West campus for appropriate procedures. All credit earned at any ASU campus automatically transfers to the Polytechnic campus. Students should consult with their Polytechnic campus major advisor to determine how this credit applies to their major and graduation requirements. Students should be aware that certain requirements (e.g., the minimum number of upper-division semester hours to graduate) may differ among campuses.
Courses taken from Chandler-Gilbert Community College through the Partnership in Baccalaureate Education are automatically transferred to the Polytechnic campus each semester. These courses and courses taken at other Arizona public community colleges transfer according to equivalencies established in the current Arizona Higher Education Course Equivalence Guide. (Transfer guides are available at www.asu.edu/provost/articulation.) The acceptability and applicability of courses transferred from other universities and community colleges is determined by the ASU Undergraduate Admissions in consultation with the faculty or academic advisor of the student’s choice of major.
Partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College
ASU, Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC), and several other educational and research facilities share the Williams Campus in southeast Mesa. Located side by side on campus, ASU and CGCC have an innovative academic partnership that combines the strengths of the two institutions. ASU students may receive instruction from both institutions. Chandler-Gilbert faculty teach a selection of lower-division General Studies, general interest, and prerequisite courses for ASU majors. They deliver learner-centered instruction in small interactive courses that are developed in cooperation with ASU faculty and are 100 percent equivalent to parallel ASU courses.
ASU faculty teach all courses in the majors as well as General Studies and general interest courses. ASU students may be enrolled concurrently in both institutions. All transactions are handled through ASU. Students pay combined tuition or ASU tuition, whichever is less.
Academic advisors assist students in developing meaningful educational plans that are compatible with their goals. Advisors assist students in implementing their plans, overcoming obstacles, and achieving their educational objectives. Advisors work with students to achieve the following:
1. development of suitable educational plans;
2. clarification of career and life goals;
3. selection of appropriate courses and other educational experiences;
4. accurate interpretation of institutional and program requirements;
5. greater student awareness of available educational resources and opportunities;
6. development of students’ decision-making, information-seeking, planning, and problem-solving skills;
7. development of students’ ability to accurately evaluate their progress toward educational goals;
8. reinforcement of student self-direction; and
9. increased student awareness of appropriate university and community support services that assist students in overcoming educational and personal problems as well as skill deficiencies.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the skill and knowledge of the academic advisors available to them in the academic units and to seek academic advising early.
For more information or to schedule an advising session, call an academic advisor (see the Academic Advising at the Polytechnic Campus table), or access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/academics/advising.
Members of the fall 2007 freshman class have a new way to manage their academic experience; see eAdvisor.
Strong resources and personal service define the Library at the Polytechnic campus. As a primarily electronic research library, it is designed to take maximum advantage of new technology. Electronic indexes, catalogs, and journals support study and research in many fields, with an emphasis on the majors offered at the Polytechnic campus. While the library acquires materials in all formats, by intention it prefers electronic text. Thousands of periodicals are available digitally in all subjects, while those available only in print form can be obtained quickly by the library. Documents in electronic form can be delivered directly to students’ computers. Librarians and staff pursue service customized to individual students’ needs, cultivating a small college atmosphere. The library’s Web address is library.poly.asu.edu.
Information Technology (IT) at the Polytechnic campus provides computing services to support academic programs. The IT department provides specialized software and systems to meet the particular needs of the Polytechnic campus. All classrooms are fully mediated (which includes computer-equipped instructor lectern, DVD and CD for data and multimedia, and other audiovisual equipment). Multiple classrooms are equipped with computers, allowing students the ability to work on computing applications along with the instructor. A robust wireless network provides access for student-owned laptop computers. IT maintains computing sites around campus, including the Computing Commons in the Academic Center, offering students computing and printing facilities. IT has a staff of support personnel to aid the campus community’s diverse computing needs, including Web development, academic computing, and administrative computing.
University College is a primary source of academic support for students, faculty, and staff. The college coordinates and offers academic programs and services designed to enhance the academic experience of all ASU students. The goals of University College are to play a major role in student retention, provide students the support necessary for successful completion of their first year and beyond, and offer student-learning experiences that complement those provided by other academic services. University College services are available on all four ASU campuses. University College at the Polytechnic campus includes the following offices:
Academic Success and Engagement Programs
Undergraduate and graduate students can study, use computers for research and writing, and access tutoring services in the Academic Resource Center. Qualified undergraduate and graduate students provide tutoring to individual students or study groups, by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Additional assistance is offered face-to-face and online through the Web site to students seeking help with any written assignment. Barrett, the Honors College, the Division of Graduate Studies, and the International Programs Office also have staff members in this area who are available to work with students on an appointment basis. The Academic Resource Center is located on the lower level of the Academic Center Building.
For more information, or to make an appointment, call 480/727-1452, or access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/learningcenter.
Office of Academic Success and Engagement Programs
The Office of Academic Success and Engagement Programs offers experiential learning and academic success course work. It is the goal of this office to help students develop the skills required for academic success and to provide opportunities for the hands-on application of those skills. Programs offered include service learning, university success courses, academic success workshops, student leadership programs, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
For more information, call 480/727-1452, or access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/learningcenter.
Barrett, the Honors College (BHC) offers courses and provides advising to all BHC eligible and admitted students enrolled at the Polytechnic campus.
For more information, or to make an appointment with the BHC advisor, call 480/727-1452, or access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/learningcenter.
The University College Center for Academic Advising at the Polytechnic campus offers developmental academic advising for a diverse group of students, including all exploratory students, BIS and pre-BIS majors, and students in transition who may be changing majors or transferring to ASU. Academic advising is a partnership between the student and the advisor. Each has a mutual investment in the advising and its outcome. Effective academic advising is the foundation for successful completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Academic advisors assist students in selecting a major by suggesting complementary choices among the offerings in the General Studies curriculum. Advisors also encourage students to explore and identify majors consistent with the students’ interests, values, and goals. Advisors help students understand university academic requirements, as well as policies and procedures. To schedule an appointment with a University College academic advisor at the Polytechnic campus, call 480/727-1452.
The International Programs Office (IPO) has a satellite office located on the lower level of the Academic Center building. To schedule an appointment with the IPO representative, call 480/965-0877.
For more information, access the Web site at ipo.asu.edu.
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