Preface

All policies, procedures, and practices described in this Catalog are subject to change from time to time. Red text in this online version denotes changes from the printed version for the corresponding academic year. Persons also may refer to the #Academics public folder on MS Outlook for updates and revisions to this Catalog.

Berea College reserves the right to amend, revise, or modify policies contained within this publication.

All statements contained in this Catalog reflect the approved policies of Berea College as of July 18, 2008. The College reserves the right to change with due notice any of the provisions, statements, policies, curricula, course offerings and frequencies, procedures, regulations, or fees. Whenever possible, updates will be posted in the 2008-2009 Berea College Online Catalog, available at www.berea.edu/catalog. The Student Handbook (provided by the Office of the Vice-President for Labor and Student Life to all current students and also published online) supplements the College Catalog and expands upon College policies and procedures. The Short Term Catalog, published online by the Office of Academic Services in late October, is a supplement to the College Catalog and provides additional academic information regarding that specific January term. Students have the responsibility of being aware of and following the policies outlined in each of these publications.

Berea College adheres to the principles of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability. Every reasonable effort is made to assure that otherwise qualified persons with disabilities have equal access to College programs and employment. The names and addresses of persons designated to assist in these responsibilities are available
from the College’s Labor and Student Life and People Services offices.

In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, Public Law 101-542, information on completion and graduation rates is available upon request from the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, and information regarding campus crime is available upon request from the following offices: Public Safety, People Services, Labor and Student Life, and Admissions.

Published by the Office of Academic Services
CPO 2205
Berea College
Berea, KY 40404
(Edited by Rita M. Fox, B.A.)