Commencement Committee Updated Membership
I am pleased to announce the updated membership for the 2005–2006 Buffalo State College Commencement Committee:

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Response to College Senate Recommendations
Revised Statement of Academic Misconduct
The College Senate voted at its November 14, 1997, meeting to recommend to the president that a Statement of Academic Misconduct, prepared by the Standards for Students Committee, become college policy. On January 29, 1998, President Howard (then President Moore) advised the campus community that she would promulgate the statement as college policy after revisions to the statement were made to (1) specify a secured location on campus for the storage of student files and (2) establish procedures for granting access to these files. The requested revisions have been incorporated into the statement that follows in Section IV. Revisions have also been made to reflect the academic structure implemented in fall 2005 with the reorganization from three faculties to four schools:

BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE DIRECTORY OF POLICY STATEMENTS [retyped April 29, 2005]

Policy Number: VIII:04:00 Subject: Academic Misconduct

Date: Senate Approved: 11/14/97 Revised: 11/14/05

All students at the college are expected to display honesty and integrity in completing course requirements and following college academic regulations.

"Academic misconduct" refers to any form of plagiarism or cheating on examinations or assignments (See Appendix A), and is inconsistent with the aims and goals of Buffalo State College. Instances of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:

• Prior acquisition or possession of an examination and submission of false data
• Submission of the work of another individual without proper acknowledgement
• Performance of work for another individual

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PROCEDURES AND DUE PROCESS IN CASES OF ALLEGED ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Throughout the following description of the 11 possible steps in the review process, the term "regular business day" is to be defined as a day upon which classes are held at the college, with the exception of Saturdays and Sundays.

The Academic Misconduct Committee serves as the final level of appeal in the review process. It is composed of eight (8) committee members:

• The director of Academic Standards (chair)
• The associate dean from each school (4)
• The judicial inquiry officer
• The chair of the College Senate Committee on Standards for Students
• The chair of the College Senate Committee on Student Welfare

No penalty for any alleged instance of academic misconduct may be imposed unless the student has been apprised of the allegation, the penalty, and the procedures of due process that are available under this policy. [Neither the instructor nor the student should be represented or accompanied by an attorney].

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I. For Alleged Academic Misconduct in Connection with a Course
Throughout the entire process the student is expected to continue attending classes and complete all coursework. At any point in the process, the student has two choices: to accept the allegation of academic misconduct and the stipulated consequences indicated below in the Statement of Resolution or continue the Formal Procedure (B) as detailed below:

Statement of Resolution
The Statement of Resolution is a written record of an allegation of academic misconduct and the resolution of the allegation in keeping with the Buffalo State College Policy on Academic Misconduct.

The Resolution of the allegation consists of two sections: Section A, which provides documentation of a student being found not guilty of an allegation, and Section B, which details the sanctions imposed if guilt is established.

If the student admits academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to impose any of the following sanctions:

1. Issue a written warning

2. Allow the student to repeat or resubmit academic work, telling the student what grade penalty, if any will be assessed

3. Submit a recalculated grade for the course

4. Submit a failing grade for the course—Note: The "E" will remain on the transcript and quality points will be averaged even if the student repeats the course

If the student feels he/she is not guilty, or disputes the allegation or sanctions, then the student has the right to appeal and will follow the procedure outlined below.

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1. PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE
   1. Preliminary discussion between the student and the instructor should be first course of action in resolving the question of academic misconduct. When an instructor suspects that a student has cheated on a paper, exam, project, or any assignment, the instructor shall consult with the student first within six weeks beginning with the following semester (after the suspected misconduct is discovered but before the end of the following semester (spring or fall).* As part of this preliminary process, the instructor will inform the student of the allegation and set up a time to discuss the allegations with the student. The instructor will provide the student with a copy of the Academic Misconduct Policy and procedures prior to this meeting.

      The student will have the opportunity to explain any supposed or alleged misconduct, to present evidence of innocence or give information relevant to the investigation. If this meeting occurs after the semester has ended, the student will receive an "N" grade for the course.

   2. If the student feels he/she is not guilty, or disputes the sanctions, then the student has the right to appeal and will follow the formal procedure. If this is the case, then the original grade of "N" will remain on the transcript until the student has completed due process.

   3. If a student is found not guilty, then the instructor completes and retains a copy of the Statement of Resolution (see attached). The student receives a copy. If a student is found guilty, then a copy of this form will remain on file in the Academic Standards Office for a period of seven (7) years. The situation is resolved at this point by the completion of the Statement of Resolution. If a student is found guilty of a second academic misconduct offense, the penalty may be academic dismissal from the college.

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2. FORMAL PROCEDURE
   1. In the case of an allegation of academic misconduct, where the preliminary procedure fails to resolve the situation, the instructor must notify his/her chair in writing explaining the alleged misconduct and steps taken to resolve it within five (5) working days of the conclusion of the preliminary procedure. (Note: In the event that the instructor making the allegation is a chairperson, step 1 will consist of sending notification of the allegation to the associate dean of the appropriate school, who will assume the duties of the chair as indicated below.

   2. Within five (5) working days of the receipt of the instructor's written notification, the chair of the instructor's department will send a registered letter to the student's local address or address of record informing the student of the allegations and consequences, and enclosing a copy of this policy, thereby informing the student of his/her right to due process.

   3. The student must submit to the chair a written request for review of the allegation of academic misconduct within five (5) working days of receipt of the chair's written notification.

   4. The chair, within five (5) working days of receipt of the student's request:
      1. will forward copies of the request to the instructor and the dean of the appropriate school.
      2. will schedule two meetings as soon as possible, one with the student and one with the instructor.

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   5. If the:
      1. chair, instructor, and student concur, the chair will prepare a Statement of Resolution form within five (5) working days following the meetings regarding decisions made concerning the allegation and will send copies to the student, the instructor, and the Academic Standards Office.

      2. student does not concur, he/she must submit to the chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee (through the Academic Standards Office) a written request for review of the chair's decision within five (5) working days of the receipt of the chair's decision.

      3. chair and the instructor do not concur, the review process moves forward with a letter from the department chair within five (5) working days to the chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee, and copies will be sent to the student and the instructor.

   6. The chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee, within five (5) working days of receipt of the student's chair's request, will forward copies of the request to the instructor, the department chair, and the dean and will schedule a meeting as soon as possible with the student, the instructor, the department chair, and the members of the Academic Misconduct Committee. Prior to the meeting, copies of all previous correspondence concerning the allegation of academic misconduct will be forwarded to all committee members for review.

      At the meeting of the Academic Misconduct Committee, testimony will be received from all parties in the presence of the student, instructor, and department chair. The committee has the right to schedule further meetings and/or seek further evidence as necessary. The Academic Misconduct Committee's final judgment will be reached in private conference, with two-thirds majority vote being required for the binding decision.

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   7. Within five (5) working days following the meeting, the chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee will prepare a written decision and complete the Statement of Resolution form, which will stand as the final determination of the allegation of academic misconduct. The chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee will send copies to the student, the instructor, the department chair, the dean, and all members of the committee.
      1. If the Academic Misconduct Committee determines that the allegation of academic misconduct cannot be sustained, the instructor will submit a grade consistent with the instructor's grading policies and procedures for this course.

      2. If the Academic Misconduct Committee determines that the allegation of academic misconduct can be substantiated, the sanctions in the Statement of Resolution determined by the instructor will stand. The Statement of Resolution form will be kept on file in the Academic Standards Office for a period of seven (7) years.

      3. If a student is found guilty of a second academic misconduct offense, the penalty may be academic dismissal from the college.

NOTE: A failing grade that is given as a result of a charge of academic misconduct and is sustained and substantiated throughout the review process will become a permanent part of the student's academic transcript and may not be changed by repeating the course. The student will be allowed to repeat the course. The E-repeat policy will not apply, but quality points will be awarded for any subsequent passing of the course and the grade will be the average of the courses.

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II. For Academic Misconduct in Other Settings Not Related to a Course

1. PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE
   1. The supervisor of the examination will meet with the student within five (5) working days of the date of the examination to discuss the incident and attempt resolution. The student will have the opportunity to explain his/her behavior and to present relevant information.

   2. If the supervisor determines that there is insufficient evidence to support the allegations of misconduct, the student's examination results will be appropriately recorded.
      1. If a student is found innocent, then the director of the Academic Skills Center completes and retains a copy of the Statement of Resolution. The student receives a copy.

      2. If the student concurs with the allegation and is found guilty, then a copy of this form will be completed by the director of the Academic Skills Center and remain on file in the Academic Standards Office. The situation is resolved at this point by the completion of the Statement of Resolution. If a student is found guilty of a second academic misconduct offense, the penalty may be academic dismissal from the college.

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2. FORMAL PROCEDURE
   1. In the case of an allegation of academic misconduct, where the preliminary procedure fails to resolve the situation (e.g., the student does not concur with the supervisor of the exam) the supervisor of the exam must notify the director of Academic Skills Center in writing explaining the alleged misconduct and steps taken to resolve it within five (5) working days of the conclusion of the preliminary procedure.

   2. Within five (5) working days of receipt of the exam supervisor's written notification, the director of the Academic Skills Center will send a registered letter to the student's local address or address of record informing the student of the allegations and consequences, and enclosing a copy of this policy, thereby informing the student of his/her right to due process.

   3. The student must submit to the director of the Academic Skills Center a written request for review of the allegation of academic misconduct within five (5) working days of receipt of the director of the Academic Skills Center's written notification.

   4. The director of Academic Skills Center, within five (5) working days of receipt of the student's request:
      1. will forward copies of the request to the exam supervisor and the director of Academic Standards.

      2. will schedule two meetings as soon as possible, one with the student and one with the exam supervisor.

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   5. If the:
      1. director of the Academic Skills Center, the exam supervisor, and the student concur, the director will prepare a Statement of Resolution form within five (5) working days following the meetings regarding decisions concerning the allegation and will send copies to the student, the exam supervisor and the Academic Standards Office.

      2. student does not concur, he/she must submit to the Academic Standards Office a written request, within five (5) working days of the receipt of the director of Academic Skills Center's decision, for a review of the director's decision by the Academic Misconduct Committee.

   6. The chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee, within five (5) working days of receipt of the student's request, will forward copies of the request to the exam supervisor, and the director of the Academic Skills Center, and will schedule a meeting as soon as possible with the student, the exam supervisor, the director of the Academic Skills Center, and the members of the Academic Misconduct Committee. Prior to the meeting, copies of all previous correspondence concerning the allegation of academic misconduct will be forwarded to all committee members for review.

      At the meeting of the Academic Misconduct Committee, testimony will be received from all parties in the presence of the student, exam supervisor, and director of the Academic Skills Center. The committee has the right to schedule further meetings and/or seek further evidence as necessary. The Academic Misconduct Committee's final judgment will be reached in private conference, with two thirds majority vote being required for the binding decision.

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   7. Within five (5) working days following the meeting, the chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee will prepare a written decision and complete the Statement of Resolution form, which will stand as the final determination of the allegation of academic misconduct. The chair of the Academic Misconduct Committee will send copies to the student, the supervisor of the exam, the director of the Academic Skills Center, and all members of the committee.
      1. If the Academic Misconduct Committee determines that the allegation of academic misconduct cannot be sustained, the chair of the committee, after consultation with the exam supervisor, will require the exam supervisor to submit a score. The student and exam supervisor will receive a copy of the Statement of Resolution with Section A completed.

      2. If the Academic Misconduct Committee determines that allegation of academic misconduct can be substantiated, the sanctions in the Statement of Resolution determined by the director of the Academic Skills Center will stand. The Statement of Resolution form will be kept on file in the Academic Standards Office for a period of seven (7) years.

      3. If a student is found guilty of a second academic misconduct offense, the penalty may be academic dismissal from the college.

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3. COMPLICITY IN ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT IN OTHER SETTINGS

   When it has been determined by an instructor or examination supervisor that another student(s) has been involved or has assisted with the alleged misconduct of a student, the alleged accomplice will meet with the instructor/supervisor to discuss his/her role in the incident. If the instructor or supervisor feels that there is sufficient evidence to indicate complicity in the misconduct, the accomplice will be referred directly to the student judicial system for formal resolution.

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IV. RECORD KEEPING AND ACCESS

1. A student file containing all relevant materials to the academic misconduct proceedings will be kept on file in the Academic Standards Office for seven (7) years.

2. These records may be accessed in accordance with the FERPA guidelines outlined by the college. Any college employee asked for assistance in obtaining a student's academic misconduct records will be responsible for assisting the student until the student's records have been obtained.

I hereby approve the revised Statement of Academic Misconduct and promulgate this statement as college policy effective immediately.

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Call for Nominations: Graduate Student Awards
President's Medal for Outstanding Graduate Student
The President's Medal is the highest honor awarded to a graduate student by Buffalo State College. Based on academic performance, scholarly and creative activities, and community service and leadership, this award will be bestowed at Commencement on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Students completing graduate programs in December 2005, May 2006, or August 2006 are eligible for nomination.

SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence
The SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence is the highest honor bestowed by SUNY upon a graduate student. This award recognizes those who have integrated academic excellence with achievement in areas such as athletics, community service, creative and performing arts, entrepreneurship, leadership, and career achievement. Award recipients will be honored at a spring ceremony in Albany, as well as at Commencement. Students completing graduate programs in June–August 2005, December 2005, or May 2006 are eligible for nomination.

Selection criteria are the same for each award. A student may be nominated for either or both awards.

Selection Criteria

1. Academic performance—demonstrated by grade point average, academic honors, standardized test scores, or letters of recommendation.
2. Scholarly and creative activities—demonstrated by graduate thesis or project, scholarly publications, performances, exhibits, or grantsmanship.
3. Community/College service and leadership—demonstrated by activities related to the student's academic discipline, service or leadership in professional organizations, or community-outreach activities related to the field of study. Documented local, state, national, or international recognition for excellence, e.g., recipient of major national scholarship/athletic awards and/or recognition by national and international associations and honor societies.

Students must be nominated by a graduate faculty member. Forms are available online and in the Graduate School, Cleveland Hall 204. Nominations and supporting materials must be submitted to Cleveland Hall 204 by Friday, January 20, 2006.

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Call for Nominations: Outstanding Master's Theses and Projects
The Graduate Advisory Council announces a call for nominations for awards for Outstanding Master's Thesis and Outstanding Master's Project. The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding student research and applied scholarship. Up to three thesis awards and three project awards will be made. Applications will be accepted for students who have graduated (or will graduate) in December 2004, May 2005, August 2005, or December 2005. Nominations may be made by students' thesis or project advisers, or students may self-nominate. Additional reviews are required from the department chair and one external evaluator.

Guidelines and forms are available on the Graduate School Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/graduatestudies/forms/index.asp?sub=forms. The deadline for submission of nominations and evaluation forms is Wednesday, January 18, 2006. Please direct questions to Richard Lee, interim dean of the Graduate School, at leerj@buffalostate.edu or ext. 5609.

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Health Insurance Rates and Option Transfer Period
Health insurance rates for 2006 have been established and are listed below:

HEALTH PLAN

CSEA, UUP, M/C, PEF, Council 82

NYSCOPBA

	Individual	Family	Individual	Family
Empire Plan	$21.07	$85.25	$22.06	$88.77
Community Blue	$16.41	$99.36	$16.41	$97.03
Independent Health	$14.62	$75.97	$14.62	$75.97
Univera	$16.63	$115.12	$16.63	$112.80

Employees who wish to change health insurance plans for the coming year have until Friday, December 16. Employees are encouraged to complete the option transfer forms as soon as possible to avoid retroactive premium adjustments and to allow for receipt of new health insurance identification cards by the effective date of coverage, Thursday, December 29, 2005.

"Choices," a summary and comparison of health insurance plans, is available in Cleveland Hall 410 or online at www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd. Employees may wish to review this booklet before making decisions about health insurance for 2006.

For questions or option transfer forms, or to receive a copy of the "Choices" brochure, please contact Human Resource Management at ext. 4821 or kravitll@buffalostate.edu.

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Contractors in Buildings after Normal Business Hours
Recent announcements to the campus community regarding the elevator upgrade project and the fire safety systems upgrade project raised questions about identifying contractors working in buildings outside normal business hours. Much of the contractors' work for these projects has been scheduled outside normal business hours to minimize disruption to activities in affected buildings.

Contractors engaged by the college are required to wear either uniforms that identify the company or company IDs, or to wear a special orange "Contractor" button given to them by the college. For these specific projects, a representative of the SUNY Construction Fund will be on-site and assigned to monitor the contractors' activities during the hours the contractors will be working.

Questions regarding contractors working on campus or maintenance projects should be directed to Customer Service at ext. 6111. Concerns regarding suspicious individuals should be directed to University Police at ext. 6333.

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Computer Training, SkillSoft E-Learning, Webmaster Training, and Web Templates
Computing and Technology Services and the Technology and Application Support Collaboration (TASC) offer monthly computer training classes. Unless otherwise stated, classes are held in CyberQuad, E. H. Butler Library 318. Please bring an IBM-formatted 3.5" disk or USB flash drive (to save your work), a pen, and paper. For a complete list of courses and registration information, visit http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration. Contact Paul Reynolds at ext. 3361 or reynolap@buffalostate.edu with questions.

Student Workshops
Most computer training classes are now open to students, with the exception of ANGEL, Remote Desktop Access, and Using Web Templates workshops. In addition, TASC offers student-only workshops on certain Tuesdays and Thursdays during Bengal Pause, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Announcements for these classes are made through student e-mail and/or flyers distributed on campus.

To register, students should contact Paul Reynolds at reynolap@buffalostate.edu or ext. 3361 with the following information: name, e-mail address, telephone number, and name(s) and date(s) of desired workshops.

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Class Registration
Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) is necessary for online registration. Enter the following information in the required fields:

PC Users
User Name: bsclogon\your user name (e.g., bsclogon\publicjq)
Password: your password

Mac Users
User ID: your user name (e.g., publicjq)
Password: your password
Domain: bsclogon

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November 2005 Workshops
Advance registration is required. Student assistants, work-study students, and graduate assistants also may attend these workshops, unless otherwise noted.

Angel: Advanced Training**	Thursday, November 17	9:30–11:30 a.m.
Mail Merge for Students	Thursday, November 17	12:30–1:30 p.m.
Using the Web Template System*	Friday, November 18	9:30–11:00 a.m.
Creating Forms in Word	Monday, November 21	9:00–11:00 p.m.
Angel: Course Migration Training**	Monday, November 28	4:00–6:00 p.m.
Angel: Introduction	Tuesday, November 29	2:00–4:00 p.m.

*Webmaster Certification course - faculty/staff only
**Faculty only

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December 2005 Workshops
Advance registration is required. Student assistants, work-study students, and graduate assistants also may attend these workshops, unless otherwise noted.

Angel: Course Migration**	Thursday, December 1	1:30–3:30 p.m.
Using the Web Template System*	Friday, December 2	9:30–11:00 a.m.
Angel: Introduction	Friday, December 2	11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Using the Web Template System*	Thursday, December 15	9:30–11:00 a.m.

*Webmaster Certification course - faculty/staff only
**Faculty only

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SkillSoft E-Learning
Faculty, staff, and students also may participate in SkillSoft, an online learning program of more than 800 courses and a variety of certificate programs that allow participants to demonstrate mastery of a set of skills. More information about the SkillSoft E-Learning Program is available from the Human Resource Management Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr. Employees also may register for courses on the site.

This month's SkillSoft courses may be taken in CyberQuad's Faculty/Staff Workroom, E. H. Butler Library 310, by appointment only; call Paul Reynolds at ext. 3361 for an appointment. Please check in at E. H. Butler Library 315 (CyberQuad) before starting. SkillSoft courses also are accessible from your home.

Webmaster Certification, Web Templates, and Web Site Support
Web template training, service, and support is available for academic departments and administrative offices. TASC and the College Relations Office offer a five-course training program especially for campus Web developers. The course lineup consists of Writing for the Web, Using the Web Template System, Introduction to HTML, Customizing Your Web Site for Search Engines, and Understanding Site Traffic Logs. Faculty and staff are welcome to take any or all of the five courses offered. Employees may review course descriptions and register at bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration. Those who complete all five workshops will receive Webmaster Certification.

The College Relations Office offers full-service Web development support for academic departments and administrative offices. Please contact Melissa Meehan at ext. 3903 or meehanme@buffalostate.edu for more information.

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College Senate Meeting
The next meeting of the College Senate will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, in E. H. Butler Library 210. The meeting agenda has been posted on the Senate Web site. Interested faculty and staff members are invited to attend.

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Academic Misconduct Policy
The Instruction and Research Committee has placed a draft of the Academic Misconduct Policy on the College Senate Web site. Members of the campus community are encouraged to review the document, which will be discussed at the November 18 College Senate meeting. Questions or comments may be sent to Warren Gleckel, interim committee chair, at gleckewl@buffalostate.edu.

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College Senate Open Forums
The Bylaws and Elections Committee of the College Senate has been charged by the chair of the College Senate to assist in re-conceptualizing the representation of campus units on the College Senate. Detailed information about the topics to be discussed will be distributed to the campus via hard copy memos as well as a posting on the College Senate Web site. Three open forums will take place in the month of November. All are invited to participate in this process, in one of three ways:

• Attend an Open Forum
  Tuesday, November 22, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Cleveland Hall 205
  Tuesday, November 29, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Cleveland Hall 205
  Wednesday, November 30, 10:00–11:00 a.m., E. H. Butler Library 210B

• Write up thoughts and share them with the subcommittee of the Bylaws and Elections Committee, which is addressing this charge: Sharon Cramer (chair), Dick Bihr, Bruce Bryski, John DeNisco, Larry Flood, Slade Gellin, Kate Hartman, Anthony Hotchkiss, Yanick Jenkins, Judy Miller, Bill Mitchell

• Post thoughts on the College Senate Discussion Board

Questions? Contact Sharon Cramer, chair, College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee, ext. 4334, cramersf@buffalostate.edu.

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Curricular Items
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and have been forwarded to the Senate Curriculum Committee for review and approval:

Program Revision:
B.A. Art History (0130)

Minor Revision:
German (1710)

New Courses:
FAR 370 Methods in Art History. The history of methods in art historical research and an introduction to the range of methodologies that have contributed to the development of art historical practice in the twentieth century.

FAR 380 Art of Africa. The history of art in Africa from prehistory through the twentieth century. Arts from diverse regions of the continent are examined in their cultural context, with an emphasis on local and regional variations in style and iconography in the domestic, sacred, and royal arts. African responses to the development of slavery, imperialism, and other external stimuli are considered in relation to the use and trade of raw materials and the creation of new symbolic forms.

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Intellectual Foundations Courses

New Courses:
CIS 105 Information Technology and Society (Technology and Society). The impact of information technology (IT) on social, ethical, legal, economic, privacy, intellectual property, and personal issues. Contemporary issues and challenges as affected by historical IT developments (Internet, databases, networks, communications, etc.). Students use current technology to support investigations of related topics and to communicate findings.

PHI 110 The Meaning of Life (Humanities). Exploration of a number of fundamental philosophical questions that make their way into everyday life, specifically related to the question, "What is the meaning of (my) life?" or its Socratic equivalent, "How ought I to live?" Critical analysis of classical and contemporary works—philosophical and autobiographical—to develop clearer, more informed, and better-reasoned views about the questions, if not the answers.

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Course Revisions:
FAR 100 Introduction to Fine Arts (Arts). The critical basis of procedures in the fine arts. Introductory problems in studio performance. Lecture and studio experience. Non-art majors only.

FAR 250 Art History I (Arts). World history of painting, sculpture, architecture, and related arts from the Paleolithic period to the end of the medieval period.

FTT 150 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising (Technology and Society). Introduction to fashion merchandising including basic market structure, operational patterns in merchandising, technological advancements, and the marketing of fashion.

PHI 301 History of Political Philosophy (Western Civilization). Examination of moral presuppositions and justifications of forms of government and economic systems as well as interrelations between government and economics.

REL 303 Women in Global Religions (World Civilizations). A study of women in world religions with special attention to the effects of patriarchal religious institutions and religious myths that influence their lives. Feminist contributions to global religious thought and practice and their effects upon the developing world.

REL 321 World Religions (World Civilizations). A study of various world religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, along with Native American, traditional African, and other oral religions.

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Intellectual Foundations Designations (no revisions):
CHE 100 Chemistry and Society (Natural Science)
CHE 101 General Chemistry I (Natural Science)
CHE 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Natural Science)
HUM 100 Introduction to Humanities (Humanities)
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (Humanities)
PHI 102 Introduction to Social and Moral Philosophy (Humanities)
REL 104 Introduction to Religious Studies (Humanities)

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