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2013-2014 Academic Catalog


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2013-2014

Volume 45, August 2013

Last update: August 1, 2013

Accreditation

Louisiana State University Eunice is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Louisiana State University Eunice.

Degree programs in nursing and allied health are also accredited by appropriate professional accrediting associations.

Student Responsibility

Each student is personally responsible for completing all requirements established for his or her degree by the University. It is the student’s responsibility to inform himself or herself of these requirements. A student’s advisor may not assume these responsibilities. Any substitution, waiver, or exemption from any established requirement or academic standard may be accomplished only with the approval of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

This catalog contains the current curricula, educational plans, offerings, and requirements which may be altered from time to time to carry out the purposes and objectives of the University. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute an offer for a contract which may be accepted by students through registration and enrollment in the University. The University reserves the right to change any provision, offering, or requirement at any time within the student’s period of study at the University. The University further reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the University for cause at any time.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy

Louisiana State University Eunice adheres to the principle of equal education, employment, and promotion opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or veteran’s status. The University is dedicated to the philosophy of providing opportunity for full participation and representation in all segments of its operation to every individual who possesses the required training and experience.

The University will provide equal opportunity for all qualified and qualifiable persons and will promote the realization of equal opportunity through positive, continuing training programs in all applicable departments. This policy of equal opportunity applies to everyone and is regulated by the requirements of the University’s Affirmative Action Plan; Louisiana Executive Order 13, dated 24 September 1965; and 11375, dated 13 October 1967, as amended; Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; and Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972. The University has designated an individual to coordinate the campus’ nondiscrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Title VI, VII, IX Compliance Coordinator, LSU Eunice, P.O. Box 1129, Eunice, LA 70535, (337) 550-1201.

Any questions regarding either this policy or a specific situation should be addressed to the appropriate supervisor or personnel officer or to the Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Room 105, Science Building, LSU Eunice , P.O. Box 1129, Eunice, Louisiana 70535; phone (337) 550-1201.

This policy shall be published in the catalog, in the employee handbook, and in other appropriate institutional publications.