Belleville Catalog 2015-2016 > Introduction

Introduction

This catalog contains a description of all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Lindenwood University-Belleville. All statements in this publication concerning policies, program requirements, fees and other matters are subject to change without notice. The statements in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as the basis of a contract between a student and the University.

Lindenwood University offers values-centered programs leading to the development of the whole person—an educated, responsible citizen of a global community. Lindenwood is committed to

• Providing an integrative liberal arts curriculum,
• Offering professional and pre-professional degree programs,
• Focusing on the talents, interests, and future of the student,
• Supporting academic freedom and the unrestricted search for truth,
• Affording cultural enrichment to the surrounding community,
• Promoting ethical lifestyles,
• Developing adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills,
• Furthering lifelong learning.

Lindenwood is an independent, public-serving liberal arts university that has a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. These values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth.

Lindenwood University was founded in 1827 by pioneering educators Mary Easton Sibley and George Sibley. The Sibleys sought to establish an institution that educated students across disciplinary fields, provided a solid core curriculum, and promoted the desire to serve the community. The Sibleys envisioned a college that would educate the “whole person” by encouraging students to pursue the liberal arts as well as focused studies. Their vision survives to this day.

Lindenwood University is a member of and/or accredited by the following organizations:

The Higher Learning Commission

230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500

Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411

tel: (800) 621-7440/(312) 263-0456

fax: (312) 263-7462

info@hlcommission.org

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

11520 West 119th Street

Overland Park, KS 66213

tel: (913) 339-9356

fax: (913) 339-6226

www.acbsp.org

The Council on Social Work Education

1701 Duke Street, Suite 200

Alexandria, VA 22314-3457

tel: (703) 683-8080

fax: (703) 683-8099

info@cswe.org

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

2201 Double Creek Drive

Suite 5006 Round Rock, TX 78664

tel: (512) 733-9700

fax: (512) 733-9701

www.caate.net

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

PO Box 480

Jefferson City, MO 65102

tel: (573) 751-4212

fax: (573) 751-8613

http://dese.mo.gov

Lindenwood is fully endorsed by the following organization:

The Society for Human Resource Management

1800 Duke Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

tel: (800) 283-7476

www.shrm.org

Lindenwood is a member of the following organizations:

The Teacher Education Accreditation Council

One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 320

Washington, DC 20036

tel: (202) 466-7236

www.teac.org

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation

One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510

Washington, DC 20036

tel: (202) 955-6126

fax: (202) 955-6129

chea@chea.org

The faculty, administration, and staff of Lindenwood University are dedicated to sustaining excellent educational programs and learning environments. Therefore, we are also committed to mission-based, comprehensive, and data-driven assessment for the purpose of continuous institutional improvement and effectiveness.

Given the above commitment, the Culture of Continuous Improvement statement below serves as a compass in guiding our assessment and continuous improvement efforts. The statement describes the type of institutional culture that is needed to live out that commitment.

A Culture of Continuous Improvement: Defining Characteristics

1. The institution publicly affirms its commitment to effectiveness and continuous improvement and, in so doing, recognizes the need for accountability to its stakeholders.
2. The institution values effectiveness and continuous improvement in all facets and levels of its operations (e.g., individual professional development, classroom teaching and learning, program review, measurement of graduate success, student and employee satisfaction, governance).
3. Comprehensive and integrative assessment is conducted for the purpose of continuous improvement.
4. The leadership of the institution understands, values, and provides strong support for efforts related to assessment and continuous improvement.
5. Assessment for learning and of learning is valued, supported, and recognized.
6. Efforts to improve teaching are valued, supported, and recognized.
7. All aspects of the assessment process are conducted with a spirit of collaboration among colleagues within all programs and departments. There is collective investment in the commitment to effective teaching and learning and overall institutional effectiveness.
8. Both faculty and staff value inquiry and the important role of evidence in the decision-making processes associated with continuous improvement. Multiple forms of direct and indirect evidence are used to make decisions annually.
9. Assessment processes and results are integrated within the institution’s planning and budgeting processes – the institution commits the necessary resources to support its assessment program, and assessment results inform both planning and budgeting.
10. The institution understands the critical importance of sustainable and transparent assessment practices, including documenting and sharing intended outcomes and objectives, appropriate methods of assessment, the results of assessment, and initiatives to “close the loop” wherein the results are used for continuous improvement.

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other legislation, as amended, including the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other legislation that prohibits discrimination in employment and access to educational programs because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or physical handicap.

Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational and work environment. Any kind of discrimination, harassment, or intimidation is unacceptable. For the purpose of this policy, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation may be defined as any attempt on the part of individuals, groups, or recognized campus organizations to deny an individual or group those rights, freedoms, or opportunities available to all members of the University community. The University is committed to meeting the full intent and spirit of the anti-discrimination laws, not merely the minimum letter of the law. Inquiries concerning the application of Lindenwood University’s policy on nondiscrimination should be directed to the University’s Vice President for Human Resources.

Lindenwood University complies with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) as amended; the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 101-690); the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Acts of 1990 (final regulations published 1995, as revised 1999); and the Campus Securities Disclosures Section 485 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 (final regulations published 1994, with technical corrections published 1995, as revised 1999); the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (the Higher Education Amendments of 1992, as revised in the Amendments of 1998); and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (the Buckley Amendment), as amended, including Section 507 of the Patriot Act of 2001 and seeks to provide a healthy, safe, and secure environment for students and employees.

Lindenwood University is proud of its diverse population, which includes faculty and staff from all corners of the world and students from six continents and nearly 100 countries. We believe that our diversity and commitment to valuing diversity, both in and out of the classroom, places us on the cutting edge of scholastic and pedagogical innovations, preparing our students to be educated, responsible citizens of a global community. Intentionally, we design our policies in such a manner that all stakeholders (whether students, employees, or visitors) will be treated with respect, dignity, fairness, equality, and inclusiveness in the pursuit and achievement of the objectives of their relationship with the University.

Additionally, we strive to ensure the opportunities afforded by the University for learning, personal advancement, and employment are offered to all without discrimination; and that we always provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for all students, employees, and visitors. Upholding a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion means that we fully understand and accept the fact that people of different cultures, races, colors, genders, ages, qualifications, skills, experiences, religions, orientations, affiliations, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, disabilities, or countries of origin are simply fellow human beings who are different and have the right to be different without being mistreated or discriminated against on the basis of their differences. Therefore, all Lindenwood policies, facilities, resources, activities, and privileges, irrespective of individual differences, are made available and accessible to everyone in our community.

At Lindenwood University, we will strive to

• Offer collaborative and integrated academic and sporting programs that provide mutually beneficial experiences (locally and internationally) to our diverse body of students.
• Pursue and promote mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation among our teaching and non-teaching staff, contractors, suppliers, and visitors to our community who represent the aforementioned differences.
• Respect the knowledge, skills, and experiences that every person in our community brings to the University.
• Design and operate flexible and easily accessible services, facilities, and activities whose procedures appropriately recognize the needs of both the able and disabled.
• Make every effort to ensure that no discrimination occurs among individuals or groups in the daily discharge of the University’s work.
• Protect every member of our community against all forms of discrimination.
• Encourage and promote the empowerment and advancement of ethnic and gender minority groups within our community through academic and social activities, offering activities of special interest to them, and affording them equal-opportunity integration within our community.
• Make every effort to ensure that our current and future contractual agreements and obligations fully reflect and embrace our commitment to the philosophy and culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion as delineated in this statement.
• Encourage all faculty and staff members to promote diversity, equality, and inclusion in all locations within our community.

The St. Charles, Missouri campus, located at 209 South Kingshighway in the heart of St. Charles, is a 500-acre site and is the original campus founded by George and Mary Sibley in 1827. Historic buildings grace the tree-lined walks and house classrooms, administrative offices, and student residences.

The Belleville, Illinois campus of the Lindenwood University System is a full-service campus offering a wide range of traditional undergraduate degrees, as well as evening undergraduate and graduate programs. Located at 2600 West Main St., within 15 miles of downtown St. Louis, LU-Belleville offers on-campus housing, intercollegiate athletics, campus dining, student activities, as well as modern educational facilities. Complete information on all academic programs at LU-Belleville may be found at www.belleville.lindenwood.edu/.

Founded in 2003 on the historic site of the former Belleville Township High School, Lindenwood University-Belleville is a blend of tradition and innovation, echoing the educational values of its founders and adapting to meet the needs of its growing student body. Upon approval of the Higher Learning Commission and the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Lindenwood University acquired ownership of the Belleville campus through key partnership agreements with the City of Belleville and St. Clair County.

Initially an extension site of the University, LU-Belleville first began offering Master of Arts (MA) programs in education and educational administration in an accelerated evening program designed for working adults. In 2004, the campus’ number of degree options more than tripled when it received approval to offer additional master’s programs and new bachelor’s degree programs in business administration, human resource management, corporate communications, criminal justice, health management, and professional counseling.  By the end of 2004, nearly 340 students were enrolled in classes at the Belleville campus, and in recognition of the growing impact the University was having on the city and the surrounding area, the City of Belleville named the region between 6^th and 28^th Streets “Belleville College District.” 

By 2008, enrollment at Lindenwood University-Belleville had increased to more than 1,200 students, making it the largest extension site in the Lindenwood network.  In the fall of 2009, a traditional daytime semester program was started, with enrollment exceeding 500 day students by the fall of 2011.

Along with the creation of the day program at LU-Belleville, the campus has experienced tremendous growth in its academic and athletic programs.  Since 2009, LU-Belleville has added more than 30 sports programs with many of its teams earning honors and championships on the state, regional, and national levels.  Lindenwood University-Belleville was awarded membership into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 2012, and in 2014, LU-Belleville joined the American Midwest Conference within the NAIA. When LU-Belleville added a football program in 2012, the renovated field garnered national attention because of its unique gray-and-maroon striped turf. 

In terms of facilities, Lindenwood University-Belleville has invested approximately $32 million into its campus, bringing existing buildings up-to-date and purchasing new land for expansion to accommodate its population of almost 2,400 students.  One of the first buildings to be refurbished was the campus’ historic auditorium. Thanks to donors Fred and Barbara Kern, the Lindenwood Auditorium, designed by William B. Ittner in 1924, is once again dedicated to hosting not only the performing arts, but also community events, such as congressional and mayoral debates. The building itself now includes faculty offices, new high tech classrooms, and a dance studio. In addition to the arts, LU-Belleville has renovated its academic facilities by refurbishing classrooms and updating them with the latest smart room technology.  Completed in 2012, the campus’ $2.2 million Communication Center provides students with access to state-of-the-art radio and television studio equipment, as well as two high-tech classrooms.  New laboratory space for biology and chemistry classes accommodates our growing undergraduate biology program and provides the necessary facilities to grow the sciences at LU-Belleville.In 2010, the campus Welcome Center was constructed as an addition to Lindenwood Auditorium and has served as both a reception area and art gallery, hosting works from the John and Susan Horseman Collection, Brother Mel Meyer, An Olympic Retrospective, and Falun Gong Art.

Due to growing day student population,  the U.S. Senator Alan J. Dixon Student Center, which was opened in 2011, and which houses the Admission Center, dining hall, campus store and other facilities, has been redesigned with increased dining areas and kitchen facilities. 

Lindenwood University-Belleville has created a name for itself in both the community and region as a thriving academic and cultural center dedicated to liberal arts education in the highest sense of the term. As the campus  continues to expand, the school will focus on balanced growth that emphasizes academics, athletics, and the arts, thereby nurturing the minds, bodies, and souls of the students and serving the needs of students in Southwestern Illinois and beyond.

Note: Full-time day students who are admitted at either LU-St. Charles or LU-Belleville may enroll in classes at the other campus. However, they must also be concurrently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours at their home campus.

• The Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center are located on Highway F near Defiance, Missouri, approximately 40 minutes from Lindenwood’s main campus. This historic landmark merged with Lindenwood University in 1998. The 1,000-acre Boone property, with its rich heritage and historic buildings and features, remains a popular St. Charles County tourist attraction. The historic site also serves as a “laboratory” where students can study a variety of hands-on programs, learning the values, culture, and history of the American frontier. Classes held at the site involve historic preservation, frontier crafts, interpretation, museology, archaeological digs, and recreation skills. The Boone Home also provides opportunities for students to conduct internships or practica at the Boone location and earn credit toward nearly any major, from accounting and marketing to theatre and education. Contact (636) 798-2005 for more information.
• The Center for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences is the home of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. This facility consists of a 70,000 square foot classroom and laboratory building on approximately 28 acres. It is located at #1 Academy Place, Dardenne Prairie MO 63368. For more information, please call 636-627-2932.
• Collinsville Center: Located at 1101 Eastport Plaza Drive in Collinsville, IL, Lindenwood University-Belleville's first extension center houses seven classrooms, including a science lab, a student computer lab, lounge area, and faculty/staff office space. Contact (618) 671-6492 for more information. 
• Located at the intersection of Elm Street and Kingshighway, the Elm Street location features three classrooms.
• Lindenwood University Cultural Center (LUCC): Located at 400 N. Kingshighway in St. Charles, MO, a few blocks from the main campus, the LUCC is the center for the School of Accelerated Degree Programs. Classrooms, faculty offices, a 600-seat auditorium, and the Student Counseling and Resource Center are among the building’s amenities. Contact (636) 949-4500 for more information.
• North County Center: Students in the Florissant, MO, area can take classes conveniently at Lindenwood’s center located at 4500 Washington Street. Contact (636) 627-6640 for more information. 
• O’Fallon South Center: Located just off Highway 40 at Highway K and Technology Drive in O’Fallon, MO, this contemporary center is situated in the Laboure Center, a retail district. The O’Fallon South Center provides ample parking and a convenient option for undergraduate and graduate evening students in a growing corporate and residential community. Contact (636) 627-6600 for more information.
• Saint Louis City Center: Located at 1409 Washington Avenue, the campus is strategically located to meet the needs of downtown residents as well as workforce commuters. This thoroughly modern facility opened in January 2009 and serves both undergraduate and graduate students. Contact (636) 627-6650 for more information.
• South County Center: Located at 12224 Tesson Ferry Rd. in St. Louis, MO, the center meets the needs of working adults by offering undergraduate and graduate evening programs. Classrooms and administrative offices are housed in a modern facility with ample parking. Contact (636) 627-6610 for more information.
• Wentzville Center: Located at 1102 East Pitman, this extension center serves not only students in Wentzville, MO, but also those living in Lincoln, Warren, and western St. Charles counties. The site offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to meet the needs of adult students. Contact (636) 627-6623 for more information.
• Westport Center: Located in the 12000 Building, 11960 Westline Industrial Drive, Suite 250, in west St. Louis County, this facility meets the needs of working adults enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs of the Lindenwood University's School of Accelerated Degree Programs. Classrooms and administrative offices are housed in a modern facility with ample free parking. Contact (636) 627-6630 for more information.
• Wildwood Center: Located in the beautiful Wildwood Town Center at 16747 Main Street, this location offers a vibrant graduate and undergraduate learning experience in a comfortably appointed setting. Parking is plentiful, and the center is surrounded by numerous shops where students can get a cup of coffee or a bite to eat before or after classes. Call (636) 627-6670 for more information.

Lindenwood University-Belleville offers academic programs leading to Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, the University offers coursework leading to Master of Arts (MA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Science in Administration (MSA), and Education Specialist (EdS) degrees. The major areas of study and the format in which each degree is offered are listed under “Academic Programs” in this catalog.

Lindenwood University-Belleville strives to make quality higher education accessible to traditional and non-traditional students. Undergraduate and graduate academic programs are offered in two distinct formats: the semester and quarter term formats.

Semester Schedule

The undergraduate semester schedule programs are considered “traditional,” with classes being offered during the day. Between the fall and spring semesters, an optional January term is offered during which students may take courses. The January term gives students and faculty members the opportunity to concentrate on a topic of special interest. January term courses emphasize experiential education, content immersion, creativity, and close interaction with the instructor(s).

Note: Graduate degrees in education and counseling are also held on a semester basis, but with most classes meeting in the evenings.

Quarter Term Schedule

Lindenwood University-Belleville also offers graduate and undergraduate degrees for the “nontraditional” student. Accelerated programs geared toward these students are offered in the evenings on a quarter-term schedule through the University’s School of Accelerated Degree Programs. The nontraditional program was created to provide an accelerated program of study that would enable students to make progress toward an undergraduate or graduate degree without relinquishing career and family obligations.

The Office of Student Services is located on the first floor of Old Main Hall. The Dean of Students, Director of Residential Services, Work and Learn Coordinator, Director of Student Life & Leadership, and Coordinator of Student Development are located in the Office of Student Services to aid and assist in all student development and planning.

Lindenwood University-Belleville offers several diverse housing options for students interested in living on campus. Students may choose to live in one of several houses owned and operated by the University that surround the campus. This residential type of living provides students with a familial atmosphere.  Other students prefer the convenience of staying in the Lynx Lodge, a former hotel converted into a dormitory and located just one block from the Dixon Student Center. Female students may enjoy the newly constructed, state-of –the-art dorm located just across the street from the dining hall and classroom buildings. A 27 unit apartment building owned by Lindenwood University-Belleville offers students a more independent and private yet secure living environment while still enjoying the University food service. The Fred J. Kern Residence Hall, which opened in the fall of 2014, provides male students with another housing option just across the street from the dining hall and classroom buildings. Each room of both dorms includes phone service, cable, and access to LU internet.

The Lindenwood University-Belleville library, located in the West Wing of Old Main Hall, is a member of the MOBIUS consortium. MOBIUS provides students access to over 14 million book titles throughout the state of Missouri. If an item is not available through MOBIUS, patrons may use the Lindenwood University-St. Charles Butler Library Inter-Library Loan service. The library’s dedicated staff is available to help patrons navigate the wealth of traditional print and electronic resources that it offers. The library staff has developed a series of workshops, class presentations, and study guides to assist users.

In addition, the Lindenwood University-Belleville librarians are available during all library hours to assist patrons with their research needs. Reference librarians may be contacted by calling (618) 239-6072 or emailing BellevilleLibrary@lindenwood.edu.

The mission of the Academic Success Center (ASC) is to help students achieve their educational goals while supporting their development toward being efficient, independent learners with a commitment to academic excellence.  Located in the lower level of Old Main Hall  in rooms M 110 and M 111, the ASC offers a range of support for students seeking academic assistance of any nature. In the ASC, students can access a wide array of services, including personalized study skills mentoring, one-on-one peer tutoring, and a quiet and comfortable study space. Students may contact ASC staff by calling 618-239-6077, emailing BellevilleAcademicSuccess@lindenwood.edu, or stopping by the center. 

The Writing Lab within the ASC has computers where students are encouraged to meet with a writing consultant while they work on an essay or paper. Writing tutors are prepared to help students with all stages of the writing process.  The goal at the ASC is to help students become confident and effective writers. Common areas the tutors can address include starting the assignment, essay organization, sentence clarity, paragraph transitions, grammar, and word usage.  There are a number of resources for students to use in the center or take with them. 

Peer tutoring is available in other subjects, including biology and math, depending on current needs. Each semester the tutoring schedule is posted and updates are sent to students through their lionmail accounts.  In-person tutoring is available on a walk-in or appointment basis.  Online tutoring is also offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week to all Lindenwood students through their student portals from the educational resource Smarthinking. 

The ASC Mentoring Program provides a holistic approach to academic student development through a network of comprehensive resources and services. Student participants of the mentoring program receive supportive services that help them transition into academically successful students; these sessions include academic workshops, skill-building sessions, and semester-long tracking of student progress. The highest priority of the ASC is meeting the educational needs of the Lindenwood University-Belleville students.  The team includes three full-time staff members, graduate assistants, and students within the Work and Learn program.  The Director of Academic Student Success and Retention oversees the ASC and its related programs and can be reached at 618-239-6223.

While Lindenwood University-Belleville does not offer health care services, students may access two regional hospitals conveniently located just a short distance from campus when in need. For a list of services provided and insurance accepted, please visit the website of St. Elizabeth's Hospital at www.steliz.org or the website of Memorial Hospital at www.memhosp.com.

Combining academic, personal, and career counseling, the Student Counseling and Resource Center (SCRC) offers a holistic approach to counseling students in a host of inter-related fields. The SCRC provides free, confidential individual and group counseling services as well as exploration of personality type for career choice. Counseling is provided by graduate students in their final term of the Professional Counseling Program. Students may contact the coordinators for the SCRC, Dr. Therese Chavaux-Turnbull (618) 239-6089 or Dr. Sarah Patterson-Mills (618) 239-6086, or call the SCRC office at (618) 239-6161 to make an appointment.

It is the guiding philosophy of Lindenwood University to make our facilities, programs, and classes as accessible to individuals with disabilities as practical. In instances where a room or building is not easily accessible, it may be necessary to bring the service or class to the student. It is the responsibility of the student to advise the campus ADA coordinator. The ADA coordinator will work in conjunction with the office of Academic Services to make reasonable accommodations for the student.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to students with aural, visual, and other impairments that might hamper a student’s reaching his or her potential achievement level. Students who need assistance or accommodations regarding certified disabilities should contact the ADA Coordinator at (618) 239-6095.

It is every student’s responsibility to check his/her Lindenwood Lionmail email account. Important messages including academic standing and financial aid reminders are sent via Lionmail. Students will be held accountable for any information or due dates sent via the campus email system. Lionmail accounts are provided for all students and may be activated by contacting the Computer Services Department at (636) 949-5100.

Students are entitled to print an allotted number of pages from any on-campus computer at no cost per term. Resident students may print up to 500 pages per term; commuter students may print up to 300 pages per term. Once the total number of allotted pages has been reached, students may opt to purchase additional printing capabilities through the student portal at a rate of $3.00 per hundred pages.

Lindenwood University-Belleville espouses the importance of co-curricular involvement in activities as a vital supplement to academic learning and part of the total educational experience. The Department of Student Development serves as a coordination hub on campus, working closely with student organizations in creating, facilitating, and promoting activities and programs. Various student-organized programs and events are scheduled throughout the year. Lindenwood University-Belleville Student Government Association and other student organizations are supported by the Department of Student Development.

Student organizations and activities are an important part of campus life, providing opportunities for students to design and implement activities, programs, and events that support and grow the goals of the Lindenwood University-Belleville mission. Students may complement their educational experiences by becoming involved with approximately 13 student clubs and organizations which, along with the Student Activities Office, are the major scheduling source for lectures, movies, dances, entertainers, and a wide variety of events and activities designed to satisfy the eclectic needs and interests of the student community. Each organization is required to register and seek approval from the Dean of Students each year and provide the name of a faculty or staff advisor, a current mission statement, and a current list of officers and members.

Examples of organizations on the Lindenwood-Belleville campus include the following clubs:

• Accounting and Finance Club 
• Bible Study
• Black Student Leadership Union – BSU
• Campus Activities Board – CAB
• Criminal Justice Club
• Enactus
• Lindenwood Student Government Association - LBSGA
• LU-B Athletic Training Association – LUBATA
• Lynx Tale Student Newspaper and Momentum Yearbook Committee
• Psychology Club
• Red Cross Club
• The Spectrum Alliance
• Vibrant Interpretations Book Club

All students at Lindenwood-Belleville, full-time and part-time, undergraduate or graduate are encouraged to participate in the Lindenwood Student Government Association (LBSGA). The LBSGA works to promote structure for student expression and self-government. Members of the LBSGA play a strong role in the academic and administrative decision-making process of the University through representation in various planning governance committees. For more information about LBSGA, visit the LBSGA office on the bottom floor of the U.S. Senator Alan J. Dixon Student Center. Students may also access the LBSGA website, http://belleville.lindenwood.edu/studentdevelopment/LBSGA/index.html, or email questions to LSGAPresident_Belleville@lindenwood.edu.

Intercollegiate, intramurals and recreational sports are an important part of out-of-classroom life. Intramural sports offer exercise and healthy competition to all students in the community. Intercollegiate baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, spirit squads, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, field hockey, rugby, and wrestling are offered for full-time students. Lindenwood University-Belleville is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the American Midwest Conference of NAIA.

For those involved in team sports and others interested in personal fitness, the University has a state-of-the-art Fitness Center with extensive weight training equipment located in the Fitness and Training Center. For any questions regarding the center, please call (618) 239-6078.

Lindenwood University enjoys a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The University fosters an ecumenical spirit that celebrates the wide range of religious traditions represented on a campus. Students wishing to worship can find religious services of all major faiths within the greater Belleville community.

Students of Lindenwood-Belleville enjoy being part of a larger, nationally and internationally known institution, while taking classes in a smaller environment that offers all the services that are found on the St. Charles campus. Lindenwood University-Belleville students find the city of Belleville to be diverse and welcoming. With a population of just over 42,000, Belleville offers students parks, cultural events, fall festivals, a farmer’s market, shopping, sporting events, and the second oldest philharmonic orchestra in the United States. Seasonal activities in Belleville include the Oktoberfest, Chili Cook-Off, Art-on-the Square Art Fair, and holiday parades for St. Patrick's Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas.

When Lindenwood-Belleville students want to enjoy big-city amenities, they can ride the Metro Link light rail system to St. Louis and enjoy all that the city has to offer, including the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Fox Theatre, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Symphony, and St. Louis Zoo just to name a few.

Any student who gains unauthorized entrance to another student’s portal, makes changes to another student’s schedule via the student portal, or otherwise tampers with or compromises private or privileged communications will be expelled from Lindenwood University. Additionally, such actions will be brought to the attention of law enforcement officials and may be prosecuted through the legal system.

Only the President (or, in the President’s absence, the Provost or Associate Provost) has the authority to cancel classes in the event of severe weather. Should weather conditions create potentially hazardous conditions, Lindenwood University will evaluate the situation and take into consideration both the safety of faculty, staff, and students as well as the services that must be provided despite the inclement weather. After this careful evaluation and depending on the hazardous weather conditions (e.g., tornado, snow/ice, etc.), an alert will be sent to students, faculty, and staff via a Rave system text message and Lionmail message, as necessary. This alert will detail the appropriate action required of faculty, staff, and students and will also specify the essential services that must be provided despite the occurrence of inclement weather. Instructors are expected to schedule a makeup class meeting when evening classes are cancelled due to inclement weather.

In the unlikely event that LU alters the normal work and/or class schedule, an announcement will be posted on the University’s homepage (lindenwood.edu and belleville.lindenwood.edu). An announcement will also be distributed via Lionmail, the Rave system, and local media stations or whatever is deemed most appropriate for the weather conditions. Separate announcements may be made regarding evening classes (those classes starting at or after 4 p.m.).

The University strives to maintain its teaching, research, and service activities in accordance with established schedules and operational demands. To this end, suspension or cancelation of classes due to inclement weather will be avoided whenever possible. Because certain essential functions of the University must be provided at all times, campus operations will not be suspended in the event of severe weather even though classes may be canceled.

In accordance with the law of the State of Illinois, both smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco are prohibited in all buildings on campus. This includes classrooms, laboratories, hallways, offices, restrooms, residence halls and lounges.

Lindenwood University shares information from students’ formal written complaints with the Higher Learning Commission as part of its normal accrediting process. This information is shared in such a manner as to shield all individual identities of complainants. No letters or documents revealing the identities of individual complaints will be shared without the express written permission of the complainants.

The University has established a number of appeal and grievance procedures (such as the process for appealing the suspension of financial aid).  Once the normal appeal and grievance procedures have been exhausted, students may submit formal written complaints concerning academic matters to the Campus Provost and complaints concerning student services to the Dean of Students.  All other formal written student complaints should be directed to the president's office.

No person is permitted to carry firearms or other weapons, either concealed or visible, on Lindenwood property or to any Lindenwood class. The exception to this policy applies only to duly sworn, on-duty law enforcement officers. Off-duty police officers may carry concealed weapons to their Lindenwood classes only if authorized to do so by their employer and the state of Missouri or Illinois.

During classroom instruction and testing, the use of cameras, video, audio taping devices, or any other kinds of  electronic devices (including telephones, Google glasses, and Bluetooth devices) is allowed only after obtaining written permission from the instructor; otherwise, the use of such devices is prohibited.

Electronic devices used for prosthetic or accessibility purposes may be used only after the faculty member has received a signed accommodation letter from the ADA Coordinator.  Any recordings made during class may not be redistributed to anyone not a member of the class without the express written permission of the instructor and all student subjects of the recording.

Recorded video sessions of a class may be used within that class as long as they are password-protected. Those recordings which involve students cannot be used in future classes. Video sessions of lectures recorded outside of the classroom by the instructor that do not involve students may be used by the instructor in future classes. Students may download electronic course materials for personal use only.

Courses at Lindenwood are numbered sequentially.

• 01000-09999: Preparatory coursework, with credit hours not counting toward the cumulative total number of credit hours required to earn a bachelor’s degree.
• 10000-19999: Introductory courses open to all students, normally not having prerequisites
• 20000-29999: Specialized courses open to all students
• 30000-39999: Advanced courses having prerequisites
• 40000-49999: Senior level courses having prerequisites
• 50000-70099: Master’s, Thesis, EdS, or EdD courses

The schedule of course offerings is dependent on student enrollment and availability of qualified instructors. The University reserves the right to cancel any course when enrollment is below minimum requirements or a qualified instructor is not available.

Special topics courses, listed alphabetically according to department prefix (indicated here by “XXX”), are followed by a course number, as follows: XXX 19000-19999, XXX 29000-29999, XXX 39000-39999, XXX 49000-49999, XXX 59000-59999, XXX 69000-69999. These courses are offered to cover special topics within a school or department. Special topics courses may be worth 1 to 6 credit hours. Some specific special topics courses meet general education or major requirements.

In an online course, 100% of course instruction is delivered using an online learning management system platform. There is no time spent in a physical classroom. In some cases, students may meet for an introductory and/or summary meeting; however, these meetings are not mandatory.

Students enrolled in online classes will be expected to participate in the class academically. Attendance for this method of instruction is defined as submitting an academic assignment, taking an exam, participating in an online discussion about academic matters, or initiating contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject studied in the course. Simply logging into an online class without active participation does not constitute academic attendance.

Semester undergraduate students are limited to taking two online classes per semester, except for those students enrolled in the Early Access MBA program or any program offered entirely online.

A hybrid course is a method of instruction in which 75% or more of the course is taught using a learning management system platform. Time in the classroom is reduced but not eliminated.

A semi-hybrid course is a method of instruction in which less than 75% of the course is taught using a learning management system platform. Time in the classroom is reduced but not eliminated.

An independent study is an innovative, nonstandard class involving independent research/study on the part of the student under the guidance of an instructor. The contact time requirement for an independent study is one documented contact hour every two weeks. It is strongly recommended that undergraduate students who are granted independent studies have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Graduate students should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify for an independent study course. Independent study courses cannot be used to meet an undergraduate general education requirement.

To enroll in an independent study course, the Independent Study Proposal form must be completed, signed, and returned to the Registrar’s office no later than the third week of the term in which the work is to be done. An add/drop/enrollment form and a 1-2 page course outline prepared by the student after consultation with the instructor must be attached.

A tutorial is a class listed in the catalog taught to a student on an individual basis. The content of the course is the same as the material taught in the regular class. The contact time requirement for a tutorial is one documented contact hour per week during which the subject matter will be discussed and student progress evaluated. Only instructors who have previously taught the class in the regular session will be approved to teach a tutorial unless permission is granted by the Campus Provost. Only students with a true need will be considered for a tutorial, and it is up to the academic division, instructor, and Campus Provost whether to grant a tutorial. It is strongly recommended that undergraduate students who are granted tutorials have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Graduate students should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify for a tutorial course.

To enroll in a tutorial course, the Tutorial Proposal form must be completed, signed, and returned to the Registrar’s Office no later than the third week of the term in which the work is to be done. An add/drop/enrollment form and a syllabus must be attached.

Internships are available in many areas of study and provide the opportunity for students to obtain academic credit through an out-of-classroom work experience. Academic divisions’ standards vary by program. Students interested in applying for internships should contact their faculty advisor for additional information. Internships are billed at the current tuition rate per credit hour. Internships are graded on a pass/fail basis.

Lindenwood University belongs to a consortium of colleges and universities in the Greater St. Louis area. The consortium includes Fontbonne University, Maryville University, Missouri Baptist University, and Webster University. Full-time traditional undergraduate Lindenwood students may enroll in courses offered at colleges and universities in the consortium and count those hours as part of their Lindenwood degree programs. Students must be enrolled full-time at Lindenwood University during the same term of enrollment at colleges and universities in the consortium. No additional tuition cost is involved for combined enrollments between 12 and 18 hours. Lab fees will be charged at the host university.

Lindenwood University recognizes the value that studying abroad brings to a student’s education and encourages students to take advantage of study abroad opportunities. The student has the following study abroad options:

• Faculty-led courses for short-term study abroad, such as courses offered during J-Term, Spring Break, or the summer sessions.
• One of the established LU semester abroad programs.
• An established program supervised by another American college or university, with academic credits being transferred back Lindenwood.
• Independent study (either under the direction of a member of the Lindenwood faculty or by a host institution) that has been recognized by the sponsoring member of the Lindenwood faculty. A student who embarks on such study will need to send his or her transcript through World Education Services (WES) for evaluation before the credits can be accepted by LU.

To be eligible for a study abroad program, the student must:

• Be in good academic, social, and financial standing with the University, with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Either have facility in the spoken language of the country to which he or she is going or be planning to study the language as a part of the approved study abroad coursework, if this is required for the program.
• Meet course- or program-specific prerequisites.

All responsibility for travel, finances, application for admission to a foreign institution (where applicable), and the making of any other necessary arrangements rests with the student.   For some programs, a student’s enrollment in a program of study abroad is considered enrollment at the home institution for the purposes of applying for assistance under the Title IV programs. Students should consult the director of financial aid for additional information.  Any student planning to take a course from any institution other than Lindenwood should complete a Prior Approval form before leaving. This will guarantee that the credit will be accepted by LU.

Any study abroad coursework must be approved by the department at Lindenwood that will recommend credit. The academic advisor will help the student make appropriate course choices.  Final approval of the program and the credit to be granted after completion of the study abroad period rests with the Dean of Academic Services, who acts on the recommendation of the director of the program.  Questions about student study abroad opportunities may be directed to the Director of Study Abroad.

Note: In order to participate in study abroad programs, students must be degree-seeking students at Lindenwood University. Specific programs may have additional requirements. Deadlines for application vary according to the program, and it is the responsibility of the student to be informed as to those deadlines.

For information regarding ROTC cross-enrollment and simultaneous membership, see U.S. Air Force ROTC (AES) Aerospace Studies in this catalog.