The programs and/or requirements set forth in this catalog are subject to change without notice. Any modification in the programs and/or requirements shall be made at the discretion of the administrative officers of Monmouth University whenever such action is deemed necessary.
Monmouth University supports equal opportunity in recruitment, admissions, educational programs, and employment practices regardless of race, color, age, sex, disability, religion, ethnic or national origin, or sexual orientation. The University also complies with all major federal and state laws and executive orders requiring equal employment opportunity and/or affirmative action. Monmouth University affirms the right of its faculty, staff and students to work and learn in an environment free from sexual harassment and has developed procedures to be used to resolve discrimination or sexual harassment complaints.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) establishes the right of all students to limited access to certain records and information; to review, purchase copies, gain correction of, and add explanations to records; and receive a hearing on allegations of violations. The University may not require a waiver of these rights in its admission, academic, or service requirements. Information such as grades, financial records, financial aid records, etc., will be released to parent(s) of Monmouth University students who are dependents of their parents as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), provided 1.) the parent(s) furnish proof of such dependency or 2.) the students completes a "FERPA Waiver Release" form available in the Office of Registration and Records or in the Office of the Vice President for Student Services. Directory Information: The following information may be released by the University without the student's permission unless the student states, in writing, within the first two weeks of each semester, what specific information he or she desires not be included as part of directory information. This is to be submitted in writing to the Office of the Vice-President for Student Services. Student requests to keep directory information confidential must be renewed at the beginning of each semester.
Student's name Class Level Registered credits current term Major field of study Participation in recognized activities and sports Biographic data for public relations purposes Dates of attendance at Monmouth University Degree and awards received at Monmouth University Most recent previous educational institution attended Veteran status
A copy of "Student Records Policies and Procedures for Monmouth University," developed in support of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, may be inspected at the Office of Registration and Records, Wilson Hall, Room 208.
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provides that no otherwise qualified disabled person (student/employee/applicant) shall by reason of the disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. An otherwise qualified individual with respect to post secondary education is one who meets the essential academic requirements and, with respect to employment, is one who with reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the job in question. Monmouth University has complied with these principles and intends to continue its compliance. The Compliance Officer has been designated by the university to coordinate and oversee compliance. Anyone having a complaint or observation about a possibly discriminatory act or practice should contact the Compliance Officer who will provide information concerning the grievance procedure. A prompt investigation will be undertaken in an effort to resolve the matter and assure compliance.
Monmouth University affirms the inestimable worth and dignity of every individual, regardless of his or her condition of life. We affirm, further, the right of each person to develop to his or her full potential and to be judged on the basis of personal accomplishments. Finally, we believe that the achievement of full humanity is enhanced by experience of and appreciation for the rich diversity of the human family. We are committed to achieve and sustain a pluralistic environment recognized for its racial, cultural and ethnic diversity, and which is characterized by genuine mutuality, acceptance, affirmation of the strengths and contributions of differing individuals and groups, and a willingness to resolve disputes in a spirit of good will. A pluralistic community is one in which its members: -are accepted and judged as individuals, independent of ancestry, social and economic background, sexual orientation, age, gender, physical characteristics, or personal beliefs; -may freely engage in constructive academic dialogue and debate in our classrooms and public halls, and pursue their social and private lives in our community, un threatened by discrimination, disruption, or harassment of any form; -value, respect, and draw their intellectual strengths from the rich diversity of peoples of different races, cultures, relations, nationalities, and beliefs. This affirmation and commitment will guide us in the challenging times ahead as we strive to achieve excellence in service, teaching, and scholarship.
All officers listed in this directory may be contacted by writing to them at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ 07764, or by telephoning them at (908) 571-3400 or at (908) 571-xxxx using the four digit extension listed below.
Administrative Services, 3470........ Patricia Swannack, Vice President Admissions, Graduate, 3452........... Elizabeth Martin, Director Judith Whitacre, Graduate Admission Officer Athletics, 3415...................... Marilyn McNeil, Director Bursar's Office, 3454................ Linda Pulcrano, Bursar Career Planning, 728-7104............ Bea Kachelriess, Director Center for Telematics, 4491.......... Larry Dworkin, Director College Center Operations, 3478...... Mary Anne Nagy, Vice President for Student Services Computer Science Program, 3441....... Michiko Kosaka, Chair Wlodek Dobosiewicz, Director Disabilities, Students with, 3478.... Carol Giroud, Coordinator Educational Opportunity Fund, 3462... Director (vacant) Education Program, 2562 or 728-7107.. Chair (vacant) Tina Gordon, Director Electronic Engineering Program, 3446. Richard Benjamin, Chair Harris Drucker, Director Financial Aid, 3463.................. Hank Mackiewicz, Dean Graduate Assistantships, 7550........ Datta V. Naik, Dean Graduate School, 7550................ Datta V. Naik, Dean Terry McNamara, Assistant to the Dean Health Services,3464................. Sally Lyster, Director History Program, 3440................ Kenneth Campbell, Chair Frederick McKitrick, Director International Student Services, 7516. Director (vacant) Learning Disabled Students Support Services, 3460............ Anne Grad, Director Library, 3450........................ Richard Cochran, Director Life and Career Advising Center, 3487 Mary Abate, Dean of Advising and Academic Support Services M.A.L.S. Program, 4477............... Kenneth Campbell, Director M.B.A. Program, 3434 ................ Leonard Wollack, Associate Dean Gertrude Murphy, Administrative Coordinator Nursing Program, 3443 ............... Emily Tompkins, Chair Marilyn Lauria, Director Placement, 728-7104.................. William F. Hill, Director Psychological Services, 3487........ Franca Mancini, Director Psychological Counseling Program, 3447 Doris Hiatt, Chair; Director (vacant) Residential Life 3465................ Kevin Banks, Dean Registration, 3477................... Laura Babbin, Associate Registrar Maureen Pisani, Assistant for Graduate Records and Registration School of Arts and Sciences, 3419.... Kenneth Stunkel, Dean School of Bus. Administration, 3423.. William A. Dempsey, Dean Software Engineering Program, 7501... Ivan Gepner, Chair; Director Student Employment, 728-7104......... Beth Daffner, Coordinator Student Development, 3591............ Amy Wiedemer, Director Student Services, 3417............... Mary Anne Nagy, Vice President Summer Sessions, 3533................ Laura Babbin, Associate Registrar Maureen Pisani, Assistant for Graduate Records and Registration
Monmouth University, as described in its Mission Statement, is a private,
comprehensive coeducational institution of higher learning, at the undergraduate
and graduate levels, committed to service in the public interest and to the
enhancement of the quality of life. Our commitment is to provide a learning
process and environment which enable men and women to pursue their educational
goals, to realize their full potential, to contribute actively to their
community and society, and to determine the direction of their lives. Five
schools within the University -- the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of
Business Administration, the School of Education, the Edward G. Schlaefer
School, and the Graduate School -- provide a wide variety of academic programs
at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. There are bachelor's degree
programs in the arts and sciences and in the professional areas of business,
computer science, criminal justice, education, electronic engineering, nursing,
and social work. Co-curricular activities have been designed to complement the
academic program. Master's level programs include Business Administration,
Computer Science, Education, Electronic Engineering, History, Liberal Studies,
Psychological Counseling, Software Engineering, and Nursing. The University is
located in a quiet, residential area of an attractive community near the
Atlantic Ocean, about 90 minutes from the metropolitan attractions of New York
City and Philadelphia. Monmouth enjoys another advantage in the proximity
within its home county of many high-technology firms and financial institutions,
and a thriving business-industrial sector. These provide employment
possibilities for Monmouth University graduates, as well as the opportunity for
undergraduates to gain practical experience through various internships and the
Cooperative Education Program. Our surrounding communities also offer
opportunities for service activities in local schools and public agencies.
Volunteer and service activity is encouraged and facilitated by the campus
Office of Community Service. The University's 138-acre campus, considered to be
one of the most beautiful in New Jersey, includes among its forty-nine buildings
a harmonious blending of old and contemporary architectural styles.
CAMPUS FACILITIES
The centerpiece building -- and the University's identifying landmark -- is Woodrow Wilson Hall, the administrative center. Completed in 1931 on the precise site of President Woodrow Wilson's summer White House, the 130-room mansion -- originally known as Shadow Lawn -- began as the private residence of Hubert T. Parson, a former president of F.W. Woolworth Company. The mansion has been described in newspapers throughout the world, is featured in many books on architecture and art, has been used as backdrop for innumerable print ads and television commercials, and in 1980 served as the setting for the film version of "Annie." In 1978, along with the University's Guggenheim Memorial Library, (another architectural treasure that was the summer home of Murry and Leonie Guggenheim) it was entered in the National Register of Historic Places. In 1985, Wilson Hall was designated a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior. The Guggenheim Theatre, a former carriage house which retains many of its original picturesque features, and the president's residence are among other gracious older buildings which lend distinctive balance to the modern additions to campus. Prominent among these newer buildings is the College Center which houses the bookstore, a commuter dining room and snack bar, student offices, lounges, and a large combination banquet/performance hall. In a first floor suite in the facility is the Life and Career Advising Center which provides comprehensive counseling services. There is also the Magill Commons (resident student dining hall) which serves meal-plan students; the Thomas A. Edison Science Building (with nearby greenhouse); Howard Hall, housing the Pollak Auditorium; Bey Hall, the School of Business Administration building, which contains case study classrooms, seminar rooms, and computer laboratories; the Instructional Media Center which houses a TV production studio and provides audiovisual services for the University; William T. Boylan Gymnasium (see also page ??); the College Skills Center; seven traditional residence halls: Beechwood, Cedar, Spruce, Willow, Laurel, Elmwood, and Pinewood; and two new garden apartment complexes: Great Lawn Apartments and the Garden Apartments. There is a new Coffee House in the residence halls area.
HISTORY
Monmouth University was founded in 1933 with federal assistance, largely to provide opportunity for higher education to area high school graduates who, in those Depression days, could not afford to go away to college. Initially, it was a two-year institution, Monmouth Junior College holding classes only in the evening. For a time it appeared uncertain whether the University would have adequate funds to continue. With support from students and the community, however, the fledgling University survived the economic crisis, quickly assumed its present private status, and in 1956 was accredited by the state to offer four-year programs leading to the baccalaureate degree. Less than a decade later, it was authorized to offer master's degree programs, and in 1995 was designated a teaching university. Today Monmouth offers more than forty-five undergraduate and graduate degree programs and concentrations. Within its student body, more than 15 states and 35 foreign countries are represented. Over 1,100 undergraduates are resident students.
ACCREDITATION
The University is licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Higher Education, and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the Chemistry Program is on the Approved List of the American Chemical Society (ACS); the Electronic Engineering Program carries accreditation of the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); the Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN); and the Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
THE GRADUATE FACULTY
The graduate faculty provide the core of instruction in the graduate program at Monmouth University. Recognized for their scholarly achievements by peers in their fields, the members of the graduate faculty, like the other faculty at Monmouth, provide classroom environments that challenge student involvement and assure that Monmouth graduates leave the University ready to exercise socially responsible leadership in professional and personal communities. The faculty bring the insights of research and professional experience into the classrooms. Graduate students are drawn into the on-going and creative work of the faculty through classroom demonstration, as research assistants and through attendance at professional meetings. The graduate faculty also serve as advisors and mentors to students, in many cases not only during the course of their studies but also after they graduate from the University. Interviewed recently about their views of the University, a group of student leaders on campus unanimously agreed the greatest single appeal of the institution was the opportunity it afforded them to work closely with faculty, to achieve a comfortable rapport in which they not only got to know their teachers, but were also known by them. "We are never made to feel we are simply numbers," one of the student leaders stated. Each year at Commencement, the University cites one member of the general faculty for distinguished teaching. Honorees are chosen by a committee of faculty, administrators and students. Recipients since 1975, when the award was established are:
Rose Mary Miller, Mathematics...............1975 William P. Mitchell, Anthropology...........1976 Richard Benjamin, Electronic Engineering....1977 Vernon Churchill, Biology...................1978 Charles J. Lewis, Mathematics...............1979 J. Emmett Collins, Marketing................1980 Robert J. Sipos, English....................1981 Harris Drucker, Electronic Engineering......1982 Alicia E. Portuondo, Foreign Languages......1983 John A. Styslinger, English.................1984 Everett L. Rich, Communication..............1985 Doris K. Hiatt, Psychology..................1986 Eugene S. Simko, Management.................1987 Thomas S. Pearson, History..................1988 Datta V. Naik, Chemistry....................1989 Donald M. Moliver, Economics................1990 Robert S. Rouse, Chemistry..................1991 Leonard Wollack, Marketing..................1992 Arie van Everdingen, Art....................1993 Mark Rodgers, Social Work...................1994