November, 2023

LUJ ACADEMIC HANDBOOK
Academic Rules, Policies, & Information
The following policies derive from Lakeland University Wisconsin as LUJ is a branch campus. By this to view thefull Academic Catalog, please refer to catalog.lakeland.edu.
Contingent upon continuous enrollment, students are allowed to complete any degree program offered by
Lakeland University on the date of their first enrollment in the university, provided no substantive curricularchanges have been made. At times, Lakeland University may sunset specific degree programs with notice tostudents and identify a deadline date by which the major, minor, emphasis or other credential must becompleted in order to be conferred.
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Lakeland's academic policies all assume that the basic credit unit is the semester hour. One Lakelandsemester hour is equivalent to 1.5-quarter hours. Unless designated otherwise, all Lakeland courses carry
three semester hours of credit.
To be considered “full-time,” a student must be enrolled in courses with a minimum of 12 credits (four 3credit courses). Students who have maintained a grade-point-average (GPA) above 3.0 enroll for morethan 14 semester credits during a term. Students who wish to reduce their workload below 12 semester
credits must be permitted by Academic Affairs to do so.
Those students who need fewer than 12 credits to graduate may take fewer courses in the last 2
semesters. Student visa holders must be enrolled full-time for all semesters. If students hold visa
sponsored by the school 9 credits must be maintained.
A semester hour represents not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and aminimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week, for approximately fifteen weeks, or anequivalent amount of hours worked over a different span of time, or the equivalent amount of hours
worked during other activities established by the University including but not limited to internships,
practicums, research studies, cooperative placements and other academic work leading toward theawarding of semester hours.

Class Year Classification
The following sections state some of the specific criteria used for identifying Lakeland students in class level
categories. In several cases, the sections include policies that apply only to the students classified in a specificcategory.
All students officially accepted by the university as candidates for the associate’s and the bachelor's degree
will be classified as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors according to the following criteria:
Freshmen

Students who have earned fewer than 30 semester credits.

Sophomores

Students who have earned at least 30 but fewer than 60 semester credits.

Juniors

Students who have earned at least 60 but fewer than 90 semester credits.

Seniors

Students who have earned 90 or more semester credits.

Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree Requirements
In order to complete the requirements for LUJ’s associate’s degree, each student must:
1. Complete the degree requirements listed below:aDemonstrating college-level proficiency in each of the required Fundamental Skills
areas: reading and writing and mathematics. ★
bCompleting the requirements in Rhetorical Skills and Quantitative Skills. ★★
cCompleting the requirement in Critical Thinking Skills.
dCompleting seven (7) of eight (8) Distributional Studies areas.

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Complete at least 60 semester credits of college credit ★
Earn a minimum of 15 semester credits of college credit through Lakeland University Japan
Campus.
Of the last 15 semester hours credited towards the degree, 12 semester hours must be earned
through Lakeland University.
Maintain a cumulative grade-point-average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the Lakeland Associate’s
Degree curriculum.

★Under the Rhetorical Skills, students need to complete the following courses to meet therequirements.
GEN110 Composition I
GEN112 Composition II
COM111 Public Speaking or GEN3XX Core II★★ A maximum of 3 semester hours from workshop courses may be applied to an A.A. degree total.
If a student needs to take more than one workshop class, the student will receive credit for thecourse with the highest grade.
Under the Distributional Studies areas, students must complete at least three semester hours of coursework
each in seven subject areas out of eight subject areas. Students may opt to omit one subject area. If students
are exempt from a subject area, they can count this as having met the requirement for that subject area. The
eight subject areas are:
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Art, Music, or Theater (ART, GDN, MUS, THE)
History & Political Science (HIS, POL)
Literature and Writing (CRW, ENG, WRT) – (Excluded courses: ENG230; WRT211; WRT212)
Mathematics* (MAT) – (Excluded courses: MAT140, MAT120; *prior courses: MAT130, MAT150)
Natural Sciences (BIO, CHM, PHY) – (Excluded courses: CHM 140)
Philosophy and Religion (PHI, REL, SJS)Social Sciences (ANT, CRJ, DVS, ECN, PSY, SOC)
World Languages** (CHI, GER, JPS, SPA)* The math course must be above Quantitative Skills’ courses, such as Probability and Statistics, Pre-Calculus.
** Please note that students who enter the university based on a TOEFL test score or other language certificate can be
exempt from this category if they are fluent in a language other than English.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Requirements
In order to complete the requirements for LUJ’s bachelor’s degree, each student must:
1. Complete the Interdisciplinary Studies requirement by:a
Demonstrating college-level proficiency in each of the required College Skills areas:
reading, writing and mathematics.
bCompleting the requirements in Rhetorical Skills and Quantitative Skills.
cCompleting the Critical Thinking Core Sequence requirements: Core I, Core II, CoreIII.
dCompleting seven (7) of eight (8) Distributional Studies areas.
2. Complete an academic major.
3. Complete at least 120 semester credits of college credit
4. Earn a minimum of 30 semester credits of college credit through Lakeland University. Of thelast 30 semester hours credited toward the degree, 24 semester hours must be earned throughLakeland University.
5. Maintain a cumulative grade-point-average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the Lakeland major andminor areas and at least 2.0 in all coursework taken through Lakeland University.
6. Complete at least one-third of the coursework required for the Lakeland major(s) and minor(s)through Lakeland University.
Interdisciplinary Studies
1. College Skills⚫ GEN 100 College Writing Workshop⚫ GEN 101 Reading Workshop22.

Rhetorical Skills⚫ GEN 110 – Composition I: Academic Writing⚫ GEN 112 – Composition II: Argumentation and Research⚫ At least three semester hours of writing-intensive(WI)* coursework in the student’s major⚫ At least three semester hours of writing-intensive(WI) coursework in the Critical Thinking Core
Sequences*Writing Intensive Coursework (WI): offer students additional opportunities to improve their writing skills
through peer editing sessions, student-faculty conferences, and in-class instruction. All writing intensive
courses are labeled in the catalog/this handbook with a (WI) designation.
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Quantitative Skills: students must earn an ACT mathematics score of 24 or above or pass one of thefollowing courses:⚫ MAT120 – Quantitative Reasoning⚫ MAT140/MAT140W – Advanced Algebra/Advanced Algebra Workshop

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Distributional Studies: to complete this requirement, students must take at least three semester hours ofcoursework within any seven of the following eight categories. Although listed course prerequisites still
apply, all courses with the parenthetical programs designations are acceptable unless specifically excluded
below. Students may opt to omit one subject area. If students are exempt from a subject area, they cancount this as having met the requirement for that subject area.
⚫ Art, Music, or Theater (ART, GDN, MUS, THE)⚫ History & political Science (HIS, POL)
⚫ Literature and Writing (CRW, ENG, WRT) – (Excluded courses: ENG230; WRT211; WRT212)⚫ Mathematics (MAT)* – (Excluded courses: MAT120; MAT140/MAT140W; prior courses:MAT130,
MAT150)⚫ Natural Sciences (BIO, CHM, PHY) - (Excluded courses: CHM 140)
⚫ Philosophy and Religion (PHI, REL, SJS)
⚫ Social Sciences (ANT, CRJ, DVS, ECN, PSY, SOC)
⚫ World Languages** (CHI, GER, JPS, SPA)* The math course must be above Quantitative Skills’ courses, such as Probability and Statistics, Pre-Calculus.
** Please note that students who enter the university based on a TOEFL test score or other language certificate can be
exempt from this category if they are fluent in a language other than English.

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The Critical Thinking Core Sequences: Students hone sets of self-reflexive skills as they apply perspectives
from their distributional studies coursework to a range of complex questions and problems. Across three
integrated courses, students learn to think with increasing sophistication, beginning with basic notions offact and evidence and ending with applying those skills to topics of vital global importance.
⚫ GEN 130 - CORE I: Foundations of Critical Thinking➢ First in a sequence of three courses designed to teach students progressively more complex
forms of reasoning and problem-solving. Through work with a range of text and ideas, students
learn to distinguish fact from interpretation and to identify and search for both confirming anddisconfirming evidence.
➢ A discussion-based format invites students to ask and answer key questions that assessarguments and perspectives.
⚫ GEN 3XX – CORE II: Exploring the Human Condition➢ This sophomore-level course takes the questions, perspectives and critical-thinking skills ofCore I and expands their historical and cultural range, examining persistent questions about thehuman condition. By focusing on a single “central theme,” students note how such topics havebeen addressed and readdressed throughout history, across cultures, and within different
fields of knowledge.
➢ Class discussions and presentations develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills by
exploring effective strategies for argumentation, evaluating evidence and comparing andcontrasting points of view⚫ GEN 4XX – Core III: Shaping the Future

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Final and last in the Core sequences courses asks upper-level students to apply theirunderstanding of individuals and the human condition to a contemporary societal problem.
Looks to the future, using current events and cross-cultural challenges as a springboard for
discussing the costs and benefits of potential policies, decisions and choices.
Is a ”writing-intensive” (WI) course, and focuses on the ability to research and revise one’s
idea, and requires students to explore and communicate ethical proposals for change.

Note: Most students are required to complete all levels of the Critical Thinking Core Sequence. Intermediate
and upper-level transfer students, however, are exempt from some Core requirements. Students entering with
30-74 semester hours in transfer credit must complete a Core II and Core III course, while students enteringwith 75 or more semester hours in transfer are only required to complete a Core III course.

Academic Terms
Japan Campus’ academic calendar consists of summer, fall, and spring terms. Each of the terms includes 12-13
weeks of class sessions and a one-week exam period.
Summer term: early May - early August
Fall term:
early September - early December
Spring term:
early January - early April

Summer, Fall, and Spring Term Policies
Enrollment in four courses (12-14 semester credits) is the normal full-time student workload during thesummer, fall, and spring terms. Students who have maintained a grade-point-average (GPA) above 3.0 may
enroll for more than 14 semester credits during a term. Students who wish to reduce their workload below 12
semester credits must be permitted by Academic Affairs to do so. The students pay the tuition based on thenumber of credits for which they register.

Registration
Students must be officially registered for all courses for which they intend to earn credit. Registration dates
are included on the academic calendar available at the LUJ web page. First-time students, upon admission,
receive registration information from the Admissions Office and register with Academic Affairs.
Registration for each term beyond the first-time registration involves these essential steps:
1. Check the class schedule for the next semester on the LUJ Web page before the scheduledadvising period.
2. Rectify any financial obligations or holds through the Financial Affairs office.
3. Schedule an appointment with your advisor for registration advising.
4. Prepare for your registration advising meeting by considering the plans made at previous
advising sessions and by consulting the class schedule.
5. Meet with your advisor to discuss course requests and determine your course selections. Be sure
to arrange an appointment early in the advising period as your advisor may be unable to see you
if you wait too long.
6. Check your registration day through email sent by the Academic Affairs office.
7. On your registration day, log on to my.lakeland.edu in order to register the courses your advisor
has approved for. It is recommended to complete your registration on your registration day inorder to have the highest priority in selecting courses.
8. Check your registration status through my.lakeland.edu if your reserved courses are approved by
the advisor.
The Dean may need to make significant changes to the class schedule in order to accommodate student needs
and teacher availability. The revised Schedule of Courses may be found on the LUJ Web page.
Sequential Enrollment in Writing Courses
Students must enroll in their first required writing course (GEN100, GEN110, or GEN112) in their first semester
as an undergraduate, and then to take the remaining required course(s) in successive semesters after eachcourse is successfully passed.

Credit Limit Policy
A student in good academic standing at LUJ be allowed to enroll in up to 18 semester hours per term, as longas those semester hours fall within these parameters.

4•No more than 14 semester hours of non-experiential learning coursework (i.e. any courses except
cooperative education courses) unless they have either a GPA of 3.0 or greater or permission fromthe Dean.
• No more semester hours of cooperative education that exceed a total work-hour commitment
greater than 480 hours
o NOTE: 1 semester hour is equivalent to 40 work-hours of a cooperative education
experience.
NOTE: Visa status may also limit the number of work-hours allowed for a student.

Resources for Students
Students have access to numbers of important information in order to thrive for academic success through theStudent Affairs office.
The college experience presents many opportunities for personal and academic growth. While students'
academic advisors help with their academic paths, students will also have the Student Affairs office dedicatedto helping them to navigate the overall college experience. This team will help students with the multiple
issues they face as they transition to Lakeland University, as they develop their collegiate path and focus, andas they transition out of college to start a career or to obtain further education.

SyllabiStudents are expected to carefully read the syllabus for each course. The course syllabus contains essential
information, including course descriptions, outcomes, requirements, class policies, grading criteria and theprofessor's office hours. For transfer purposes, students should always keep a copy of each course syllabus.
You can request a paper or electronic version of any course syllabus from the Student Affairs office for a ¥200
fee.

Grading
Letter grades are converted to numbers to obtain a Grade Point Average (GPA). The cumulative (overall) GPA
is calculated by adding the grades together for terms completed and dividing by the number of credits taken.
Transfer credits are not included in the GPA calculation.
The grades of A, AB, B, BC, C, CD, D and F are used to indicate the following:
Letter Grade
Quality Points
Standard
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Superior WorkAB
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Intermediate GradeB
3.0
Above Average WorkBC
2.5Intermediate GradeC
2.0
Satisfactory AchievementCD
1.5Intermediate GradeD
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Course Requirements were satisfied at a minimum levelF
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Course Requirements were not satisfied
The grades/notations of I, P, *, W, AU/SA, UAU/UAL, WAU/WAL, X, NC and NR are also used as follows:
I = Incomplete: Indicates that the student has the prior consent of the instructor to complete required
coursework after the end of the regular term. To be eligible for an "incomplete", a student must meet thefollowing criteria:
An "incomplete" grade will not be entered in the student's record without a signed contract between thestudent and the instructor. This contract must be submitted on or before the last day of final exams for the
relevant term. This form is available to the instructors through Academic Affairs upon an approval of the Dean.
Incomplete grades, if not resolved, are changed to the grade recorded on the incomplete contract in accord
with the following rules:•
Fall term "Incomplete" must be completed by the end of the following spring term.
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Spring term "incomplete" must be completed by the end of the following summer term.
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Summer term "incomplete" must be completed by the end of the following fall term.

Incomplete grades may not be awarded to international students during their final term at
Lakeland University.
P = Pass: Given in courses where grading occurs on a pass/fail basis.

5* = Repeated: Indicates a repeated course along with the original grade received.
NC = No Credit: Progress was made in the course, but not completed. No credit or quality points awarded.
W = Withdraw: Indicates that the student has formally withdrawn from a course.

Formal withdrawal must be completed before the published withdrawal dates for all terms.
AU/SA = Audit (not offered at LUJ) Grade assigned for students who have formally declared an audit-based
grading basis and have successfully completed coursework assigned by the course instructor.
• UAU/UAL (not offered at LUJ): Grade assigned if student fails to complete coursework assigned by instructor.
• WAU/WAL (not offered at LUJ): Students who withdrawal from an audited course receive this grade.
• Audited coursework is not included in grade point calculations.
• SA/UAL/WAL audit grading is in use for Life and Career Studies program.
• Formal declaration of audit status or withdrawal from an audit must take place on or before the withdrawal
deadline date indicated on the academic calendar each semester.
• Refer to the Auditing a Course section for more details.
NR = Not Reported: This is a temporary mark. It indicates that the grade for the course had not been received
by the Registrar at the time the grades were reviewed.
X = Fundamental skills course semester hours and quality points removed. Only three semester hours of thesecourses allowed toward Associate’s degree.

Semester hours and quality points indicated as X grade on the transcript (example: XBC is entry if
the BC grade was removed from these calculations).

Grade Reports
Printer-friendly versions of midterm and final grade reports are available at my.LAKELAND at the end of each
grading period. Although parents may provide a major portion of the financial support for a student’s
education, they will not receive college grade reports. Legally an adult, the student must choose to share thegrade report information to parents.

Grade Changes
Once grades have been submitted to the university, changes of grades must be approved by the Vice President
for Academic Affairs at Lakeland University Wisconsin. Faculty may initiate a grade change if an error was
made or when no grade was entered upon initial grade entry during the grading period by emailing theAcademic Affairs. After grading period is closed, submit the grade change form for approval to the Vice
President for Academic Affairs. If a student identifies an error in the final grade, the student must first contact
the instructor to resolve the issue, and if the issue cannot be resolved between the instructor and student, thestudent may submit a grade appeal following the procedure outlined below. Students are responsible formonitoring grades during and at the conclusion of a course, and addressing concerns as they arise during thecourse. Changes of grades will not be permitted based on work submitted after the end of the semester.

Grade Appeal Policy
At the end of the semester, final, official grades are available to students on my.lakeland.edu. If a student
identifies an error in calculation or has reason to believe the grade posted on my.lakeland.edu differs from thegrade earned, the student may initiate a grade appeal.
Students with questions about their grades must first contact the instructor. If the student is not able toresolve the concern with the instructor, the student may submit a written grade appeal to the Dean throughthe Academic Affairs. Grade appeals may be appropriate when there is a miscalculation or error on the part ofthe instructor or when the student is not held to the criteria identified in the course syllabus. Grades cannot be
appealed on the basis of work that was submitted after the end of the semester or after an "incomplete" duedate.
Grade appeals must be submitted no later than three (3) weeks after the official grade is posted. Students
submitting a grade appeal must include a written letter of appeal, a completed Grade Appeal Form available
through the Academic Affairs office, and all appropriate documentation. If necessary, the Dean may form an
Appeal Committee to investigate and review the appeal. A final decision will be made by the Dean no later
than one (1) week after the appeal submission due date. The decision of the Dean will be final.

Medical Withdrawal and Family Leave
Students may withdraw from one or more courses up to the published withdrawal deadline date. (See6Withdrawing from a Course and Withdrawal from the University) If an extraordinary situation related to thephysical or mental health of the student or an immediate family member emerges after the withdrawal
deadline expires, a student may submit a request for medical withdrawal or family leave.
Students seeking medical withdrawal or family leave must submit an application to the Dean within six (6)months of the last day of the term for which the leave is requested. Applications must include two things:⚫ A letter from the student outlining the student’s situation and⚫ credible documentation from supervising physician, caregiver, or authorized professional that
includes dates and duration of student or family member’s condition and accompanying treatment;
 assessment of whether the condition or treatment of it reasonably interfered with thestudent’s ability to attend classes or complete coursework
Notes:⚫ Successful applications for medical withdrawal or family leave require withdrawal from all
courses within the term. Students may not seek medical withdrawal or family for a single course
when enrolled in multiple course.
⚫ Incomplete applications will require additional time to process, which can delay applications forreadmission or resolution of academic standing issues.

Course Guidelines/Numbering/Policies
Lower-Level Courses-100's
These are courses with no prerequisites which are generally taken during the freshman year. These courses
introduce students to the field at large, including common terms and specialized languages in the field, central
strategies and methods of investigation in the field, and/or basic facts and concepts within the field.
Lower-Level Courses-200's
These courses are generally taken during the freshman or sophomore years and have no prerequisites but
expect that the student has some college experience. These courses introduce students to content within thefield or sub-fields, including post-introductory-level language, methods, and concepts (building on 100-level);the application of concepts and methods within a major area of the field (surveys); beginning research skills;
and/or critical thinking about the field and how it works.
Intermediate-Level Courses-300's
These courses are generally taken during the sophomore or junior years and are usually the first within aprofessional/pre-professional sequence. These courses explore particular problems, topics, or techniques
within the field and emphasize the application of basic skills to explore these topics and problems. “Studentas-Practitioner” strategies are used within the classroom, including research and the exploration of researchmethods. Also, included are the following: an examination of problems and debates within the professional
field; engagement in those debates and in that study; initial participation within the field ofscholars/professionals; and/or instruction based on modeling, case studies, and mentoring.
Upper-Level Courses-400's
These courses are normally expected to be taken during the junior and senior years, providing theundergraduate “capstone” experience within the major. These courses intensely explore specialized content(e.g., reading-intensive course) and require students to create or synthesize knowledge using previously
learned skills. These courses also provide authentic “Student-as-Practitioner” experiences; specialized,
independent thinking within the field; vocational training (internships); and/or independent research.
Courses at the 300 and 400 levels are generally for students at the junior and senior level and these courses
often have prerequisites.

Academic Advising
The core of academic life at Lakeland is the relationship between its faculty and its students. While rules andpolicies are necessary, they are never an effective substitute for the personal interaction between an
inquisitive learner and a willing teacher. Lakeland University strongly encourages positive and productive
relationships between students and faculty, both in and out of the classroom.
In the LUJ Academic Program, students are matched with a faculty advisor during their first semester. Advisors
help students (a) adjust to University life and University procedures; (b) make responsible choices regarding
the opportunities offered in the LUJ curriculum; (c) select the proper courses that will allow students to7

graduate in a timely manner; and (d) help students select a major and to choose an appropriate pathway forfurther studies.
While students are expected to be responsible for their own academic decisions and curricular requirements,
they will find that the one sure source throughout their Lakeland academic careers of friendly concern,
supportive encouragement, and accurate academic advice is their faculty advisor.
The college experience presents many opportunities for personal and academic growth. While students’
academic advisors help with their academic paths, students will also have a team dedicated to helping them tonavigate the overall college experience. This team will help students with the multiple issues they face as theytransition to Lakeland University, as they develop their collegiate path and focus, and as they transition out ofcollege to start a career or to obtain further education.
To keep students on track to graduation and to assist students to lead a life of personal, professional successand fulfillment, Lakeland University has the office of Student Affairs. Student Affairs office helps students
connect to existing university resources (academic, health, financial aid, student organizations, etc.), reinforce
habits and aptitudes that lead to successful collegiate level academic performance, and encourage students tobecome actively engaged in all facets of the college experience.
Students are encouraged to contact the Student Affairs when they are seeking advice, assistance, or have any
issue of concern.

Faculty Office Hours
A strong relationship between faculty and students is at the core of academic life. Teachers set aside special
times each week to meet with students; this time is called "office hours." Students should use this time to ask
for clarification of class lectures, to discuss assignments and to clear up misunderstandings. Students are
responsible for scheduling meetings accordingly, or for asking professors for a special appointment outside ofthe designated office hours.

Class AttendanceStudents are expected to be present punctually and actively engaged in all class sessions. Individual course
instructors are responsible for clearly notifying students of their unique and specific class attendance policies.
As part of these policies, course instructors may request verification from students for a stated medical
absence. It will be at each instructor’s discretion to determine whether absences to be excused. Tardiness due
to transportation problems also may not be excused without a delay slip from the train company, which mustbe submitted that same day to the instructor.
If students need special accommodations for religious purposes, please inform course instructors.

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Students may add and drop courses in accordance with the published add/drop deadline
schedule each term. Adding and/or dropping classes can be done via my.lakeland.edu or inperson in the Academic Affairs office. All adds and drops require the approval of the student's
faculty advisor. Such approval occurs through my.lakeland.edu or with the signature of theadvisor on an Add/Drop Form.
Students are responsible for adding and/or dropping courses and accurate completion of thesubmission of an add/drop form to the Academic Affairs office prior to stated deadlines.
A student receives no grade for a dropped course.

Withdrawing from a Course
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A student who wishes to withdraw from one, some or all courses must do so in accordance withthe withdrawal dates published for each term.
Official withdrawal from course(s) requires the student secure approval from their academic
advisor and course instructor and completion of the add/drop/withdrawal form.
Additional signatures/approvals is needed for international students, or those individuals
receiving military benefits as withdrawn course may affect a student’s monetary benefits orenrollment eligibility status.
Add/drop/withdrawal form is available through the Academic Affairs office.

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Students bring the approved form to the Academic Affairs office for processing.
Students are responsible for withdrawing from courses within the stated deadlines.
Courses from which students have withdrawn appear as a "W" on the student’s permanent
academic records, but the W grade does not affect a student’s overall GPA

Administrative Drops for Non-Attendance
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Lakeland University reserves the right to administratively drop a student from any class during thesemester for failure to attend classes or commence enrollment during the first part of the term without anapproved excuse.
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The instructor and student make agreed upon arrangements to submit assignments.

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If the student fails to commence enrollment the following process is followed:•
The Academic Affairs collects the attendance records after the Add/Drop Period from all instructors
and identifies who has not commenced enrollment.
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The Academic Affairs sends a notice to Student, Student Affairs, Academic Advisor, Financial Affairs,
and Financial Aid office at the main campus.
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The Academic Affairs verifies by reviewing any subsequent course participation by contacting the
instructor directly.
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If enrollment activity has since taken place, the student remains in the course.
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If the student fails to initiate the drop process or participate by the end of the add/drop deadline forthe term or session, an administrative drop is completed.
 Administration drops student from the course who no longer has access to the Blackboard
platform or right to attend the class.
 The student’s enrollment status may change based on the number of courses dropped.
 U.S. Financial aid refund calculation will commence following the policies in place on the dayprior to the start of the term/semester.

Repeating a Course
Students may repeat a course up to two times, but will receive credit for the course only once. Lakeland uses
the highest grade received to compute cumulative grade-point-average (GPA). If students repeat a required
course three times and fails, they will be considered non-matriculating students and international students willlose their eligibility to enroll at LUJ. All attempts of repeated courses, including the grades received, willremain on the transcript even though only the highest grade is included in the cumulative GPA. The only
exception to this rule is The Mirror: Newswriting (1cr.), which can be taken up to four times with credit earned
each time.
A student who fails a Core II course or a Core III course may take a different Core II course or Core III course tofulfill their graduation requirements. A passing grade in the subsequent course will replace the failing grade of
the previous Core II or Core III attempt.
Retroactive Credit for World Language Study
Students who complete a Lakeland University world language course above the first-semester level with agrade of “B” or better will also receive credit for all world language courses that are the prerequisite to thatcourse. A student can earn retroactive credit who is studying a language that is not their native language. A
student may earn a maximum of 14 semester hours, not including the completed course. The course taken toearn retroactive credit must be the student’s first college course in the language.
Taking Courses at Other Colleges
Lakeland students who wish to take a course at another college while enrolled at Lakeland must receive
written permission prior to taking the coursework if the credits are to be applied to a Lakeland degree. Forms
for obtaining such advance written permission are available from the Academic Affairs. If a student is taking
coursework at another college concurrently with their enrollment in Lakeland courses, the total course load
may not exceed 18 semester hours in any term. Registration for more than 18 credits may occur with anapproved petition to overload, if the student has a 3.0 GPA and if other conditions make the overload
advisable. Only grades of “C” or better will transfer. Coursework taken through other colleges will not be
included in the Lakeland GPA.

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Study Groups / Tutoring Services
Students are encouraged to exchange contact information and form study groups. Students are also
encouraged to visit the Learning Center for tutoring assistance.

Academic Standing
Academic standing categories are used to identify students who are doing exceptional work, those who are
performing satisfactorily, and those who are not meeting Lakeland's minimum achievement expectations.
While consistently exceptional performance over the full academic career is required to earn graduation
honors, exceptional performance for one term may earn a place on the dean's list. Lakeland's academic
standing categories are fully described in the following sections.

Outstanding Student Awards
Superior students are recognized through the award of Outstanding Student honors which are presented at
the Japan Campus’ summer graduation ceremony.

The Dean's List
A dean's honor list is prepared at the close of each summer, fall, and spring term. The dean's list recognizes
students enrolled in a minimum of 12 graded semester hours (quality points earned) who have attained agrade-point-average of 3.5 or better for the term. Grades earned in courses transferred from another college
are not included in the Lakeland grade-point-average.

Standards for Academic Good Standing
Students must maintain a minimal grade-point-average (GPA) during each of their terms at Lakeland
University. These term GPA and cumulative GPA standards are as follows: freshmen—1.75, sophomores—2.0,
juniors—2.0, and seniors—2.0. In addition, students classified as students with more than 24 earned credits or
higher must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 due to the difference in the earned semester hours
per year from the main campus’ traditional program. Students who fail to meet these minimum term

and/or cumulative GPA standards face academic probation, suspension, or dismissal from the university.
All full-time students in the Undergraduate Program must also successfully complete a minimum of six (6)semester hours of course work during each of their terms at Lakeland University Japan. Students who fail topass the required number of semester hours also face academic probation, suspension, or dismissal from theLakeland University.
Summary of Standards for Academic Good Standing (minimum requirements for each class standing)
Required Minimum Number
Required Minimum
Required Minimum
Class Standingof Credits Successfully
Term GPA
Cumulative GPA
Completed Each Term
Students with fewer than
1.75
1.75
6 credits
24 earned credits
Students with more than
2.0
2.0
6 credits
24 earned credits
The intent of these minimum performance standards is to encourage students to strive to excel in their college
classes, thereby enhancing their own future opportunities for employment and the timely completion of theircollege degree programs. Maintenance of good academic standing and minimum academic progress is also
required in order to retain eligibility for future financial aid awards.
The Dean will review each student’s term GPA at the end of regular semesters, in collaboration with designees,
including but not limited to the Academic Affairs. Based on the findings of this review, the following academic
actions occur.

Academic Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal
Probation: Students whose term GPA falls below the minimal standard or who fail to pass the required
number of semester hours are on academic probation for the following semester. In addition, students whose10

cumulative GPA does not meet the minimum requirement will be placed on academic probation for thefollowing semester. Students who are placed on academic probation should meet with the Academic Advisor
to discuss their performance. Students must fulfill the terms of their probation and improve their overall GPA
each term until they have earned a return to good academic standing.
Suspension: Students who fail to fulfill the terms of their academic probation or who fail all of their courses ina single term will be suspended for one semester. Students from outside Japan on a student visa must leave
Japan for the suspension period. After a suspended student has been away from Lakeland University for one
semester, the student may apply for readmission through the Academic Affairs. A student who has beenreadmitted to the university after a period of academic suspension will return on academic probation.
Students who wish to appeal do so, to the Dean about any of these policies.
Dismissal: Readmitted students after an academic suspension and fail to meet the appropriate term GPA
standard results in academic dismissal. Students who are admitted on probational acceptance but who fail toachieve the required term GPA in their first semester may also be dismissed. Dismissed students who are on
an LUJ-sponsored student visa must leave Japan.
Dismissed students may no longer enroll in Lakeland University coursework, are ineligible for readmission to
Lakeland University, and may not appeal this determination.
Summary of Academic Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal Rules
Probation
Students with fewer than 24 semester credits:
If term or cumulative GPA falls below 1.75
Students with more than 24 semester credits:
If term or cumulative GPA falls below 2.0
Suspension
Failure to meet the terms of probation or failure of all courses in a single term
Dismissal
After readmission following suspension, failure to meet the appropriate term GPA standard, or
failure of achieve the required term GPA for students with probational acceptanceMid-term Suspension or Dismissal
Where judged appropriate by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, students who have earned
unsatisfactory grades in all courses (D/F/W) on the mid-term grade report may be immediately suspended or
dismissed from the university. Students who earn unsatisfactory grades in all courses and who are notsuspended or dismissed have course performance monitoring throughout the remainder of the term and may
be suspended or dismissed from the university before the end of the term.

Behavioral Suspension or Dismissal
Students who have violated established rules of the Lakeland University community, as published in theuniversity's Student Handbook, may be immediately suspended or dismissed from the university. Unless otheraction is specifically approved, behavioral suspensions will result in the award of failing grades in all enrolledclasses.

Plagiarism and Cheating
Lakeland University expects academic honesty from all its students. We assume all work turned in by a student
is the student’s own work. Cheating, plagiarism, or other kinds of academic dishonesty are violations ofestablished university expectations and may result in penalties ranging from failure of an assignment todismissal from the university, depending upon the severity of the offense.
Plagiarism includes but is not limited toa.) the intentional or unintentional use of another person’s work without acknowledging that source
through formal citationb.) the use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of essays or otheracademic materials

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Processing (NLP) software.
It is the student’s responsibility to understand and avoid plagiarism and cheating; students also are responsible
for understanding their instructor’s policy on self-plagiarism, the “recycling” of one’s previous work. Students
who believe they have been unfairly accused or penalized may submit a written appeal, stating the specificdetails of their situation, to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students at Japan campus should direct
their appeals to the Dean of Lakeland University - Japan (LUJ) through Academic Affairs. Where appropriate,
the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the LUJ Dean may take such appeals to theappropriate committee for a formal hearing and decision. In matters of plagiarism and cheating, the decisionof the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the LUJ Dean is final.

Readmission to the University
Students who have withdrawn, fallen out of enrollment, or who have been suspended from the university
must apply for readmission to the Admissions Office or the Academic Affairs, respectively, in order to be reenrolled in Lakeland classes. Application for readmission should be made at least two months prior to the dateon which the student wishes to begin coursework. Readmission requires the complete payment of any priorbalances due to the university, and the approval of the Dean or designee. Students who were suspended or
who were not in good academic standing at the time they left the university will be asked to submit gradesfrom any college-level coursework they may have completed elsewhere and/or letters of recommendationfrom any employers or supervisors who observed their work during the time they were absent from Lakeland.
An overall review of the student’s records relating to prior experience at Lakeland University will occur. This
review will include academic performance, conduct, participation in campus community life, compliance withfinancial obligations, and any other factors deemed relevant. The university reserves the right to make thereadmission decision based on any combination of the above factors in the best interests of the student aswell as the university community. The policy applies to all readmissions regardless of the reasons for the
student’s initial withdrawal or suspension from the institution.
Readmitted students are subject to the degree requirements in effect at the point of their re-entry to theuniversity. Students readmitted after suspension are placed on academic probation for their first term of reenrollment and must meet the terms of probation in order to be eligible for continuing enrollment.

Readmission Following Suspension
Suspended students may apply for readmission after one academic semester has elapsed. Successful
readmission requires the complete payment of all prior balances due to the university, and the approval of theDean. Students may initiate their request to return through the Academic Affairs office. They should submit awritten request and transcripts for any coursework taken since prior enrollment at Lakeland. Students
previously suspended re-enter on probation status upon readmission until their coursework merits a return togood academic standing. Readmitted students after suspension must improve their overall GPA each term
until they have earned a return to good academic standing. Failure to earn a return to good standing will resultin dismissal from the university.

Readmission Following Withdrawal
Students who have voluntarily withdrawn may apply for readmission under the same procedures listed above
for readmission to the university. Readmitted students who officially withdrew in good standing and arereadmitted will return in good academic standing.

Graduation Policy
The official graduation dates are the day of grade submission. The official graduation dates are published ontranscripts and diplomas to indicate the day on which graduation requirements have been completed.

Request for Degree Conferral•

Student should notify Academic Affairs of the intention to graduate by filling out andsubmitting an application for graduation.

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Student should apply once they have earned a minimum of 84 semester hours for Bachelor ofArts degree and 36 semester hours for Associate of Arts degree.
Application forms will be available on my.LAKELAND (Request for Degree Conferral).
Should graduation plans change, the student must inform Academic Affairs immediately.
Students who reach graduation eligibility without having submitted the form risk exclusion in thegraduation ceremony and delay in receiving their diploma.
➢ Students will incur a diploma fee for their first-time diploma for each program.
The Request for Degree Conferral is the official request for degree conferral by Academic Affairs,
NOT an RSVP to attend the ceremony.
➢ In order to participate in the commencement ceremony, a student must complete aseparate reservation process to attend their ceremony via Student Affairs.
➢ Students should check their Lakeland University Japan email and check the updates from
Student Affairs to determine the deadline dates related to ceremony registration andacademic attire orders.

General Graduation Policies
Financial obligations to the university, including the payment of all fines, must be met prior to the granting of a
diploma. Students who have not met their financial obligations by their proposed date of graduation will
receive their diplomas and requested transcripts when satisfactory arrangements for financial obligations havebeen completed.
Outstanding transcripts from other institutions that contribute to the completion of degree requirements must
be received in the Academic Affairs office at least two months before the official date of graduation. If suchtranscripts are late in arriving, final granting of the diploma will be delayed until all transcripts have been
received and processed.
Diplomas will be issued to graduates after the term in which all graduation requirements are completed andfinancial obligations to the university have been met. Eligible students are encouraged to attend thecommencement ceremony to celebrate accomplishments. Transcripts noting the completion of degrees will beavailable within one month after all graduation requirements have been completed.

Graduation Honors
Classifications:••

To be eligible for graduation honors, a student must complete a minimum of 48 semester hours
through Lakeland University. Lakeland grade-point-average calculations use the quality points
earned in Lakeland courses. A student is eligible for Lakeland graduation honors based on thefollowing cumulative GPA criteria.
➢ Summa Cum Laude = 3.80-4.00➢ Magna Cum Laude = 3.60-3.79➢ Cum Laude = 3.50-3.59
Associate Degree students are not eligible for honors.

Undergraduate Honors Policy•

Determination of Honors at the graduation ceremony is reflective of the cumulative GPA for all
coursework completed by the final day of a semester before the graduating semester and may
include the entered or in-progress semester hour calculation of the individual student.
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Final Official University academic honors determinations occur once all course grade entry iscomplete.
➢ Once a final academic assessment occurs, a student may earn new honors designations orincrease their level of honor.
 Conversely, staff may rescind an honors designation or decrease the student’s level ofhonor.
Transcription of official honors designations are on the permanent academic transcript and diploma.

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FERPA
What is FERPA?
The Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law (also referenced as the Buckley
Amendment) designed to protect the education records of students at all educational levels. In the university
setting, it gives the enrolled student, regardless of age, control of their records held by the university. Students
have certain rights with respect to their education records to include:•
A right to inspect and review their educational records within 45 days after the Academic Affairs officereceive a request for access. A valid photo ID should be presented to verify identity.
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A student may request to correct their individual education record if the student believes items areinaccurate or misleading.
•Ability to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s
education records, except in instances where FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
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Ability to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by theuniversity to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
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Ability to restrict the release of Directory Information to third party requestors, except to school
officials with legitimate educational interests and others as indicated above.
•*University personnel may disclose information deemed as Directory Information; without a student’s
prior written consent.
Who is considered a student?
Lakeland University defines a student as any individual who is currently enrolled or was enrolled in a creditbearing course at the institution.
Any individual who meets this definition is afforded all the rights to privacy as defined by FERPA. This includes
online or in-person credit-bearing courses. Individuals who are admitted but not yet enrolled in a creditbearing course are not protected under FERPA.
What is an education record?
FERPA defines an education record as any record directly related to a student career which contains personallyidentifiable information. This can include application for admission, and academic transcript data such asenrollment (credits and enroll status), grades and GPA information, transfer credits and degrees, major(s),honors earned or any other relevant data maintained by the university or a party acting on behalf of theuniversity.
In accord with the Rights and Privacy Act, transcripts are considered confidential and will not be released to athird party, other than authorized university personnel, without the written permission of the student.
Students request transcripts online through our website with our third party provider Parchment. All transcript
requests must include the student’s signature, social security number or Lakeland student ID number (LUW
student ID number), and name while attending Lakeland University. The cost of each transcript is $12.00.
Additional shipping fees apply for any international orders. Students transcripts are on hold until all financial
obligations to the university, including the full payment of all fines, should be satisfactorily resolved withFinancial Affairs.
Such records are available for review by the student by submitting a written request to the office ordepartment responsible for the maintenance of the record or accessing the unofficial transcript via
my.lakeland.edu.
Records reviewable under FERPA can be maintained by office staff in student service areas of Cooperative
Education & Career Services, Financial Aid and Financial Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs.
Records not considered part of the academic record are medical records, security and/or law enforcement
records, sole possession records (written documentation that has not been shared with any other party);
course assignments graded by a peer before they are collected and recorded by an instructor, alumni data,
confidential letters of recommendation if the student has waived the right of access in writing, financial
records of the student’s parents, admission application/admittance records for a student who does notofficially attend the program of admission.

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Definition of Need to Know
FERPA allows disclosure of education records without the student’s consent to school officials with ademonstrated need to know. A school official is a person employed by the university in an administrative,
supervisory, academic, or support position (including security personnel and student life staff); or a person orcompany with whom the university has contracted. A school official meets the definition of a need to know if
review of the student’s education record is necessary to fulfill his or her professional job responsibility.
Other reasons Lakeland University may disclose education records include:•
Compliance with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena;•
Health or safety emergency;•
Transmission of transcripts, upon request, to officials of another school in which a student seeks orintends to enroll, or is currently enrolled;•
Fulfillment of a student’s request for receipt of financial aid, as necessary to determine the eligibility,
amount, or conditions of the financial aid, or to enforce the terms and conditions of the aid;•
Compliance with officials of the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Comptroller General, U.S. Departmentof Education to state and federal educational authorities, in connection with certain state or federally
supported education programs;•
Request from representatives of accrediting organizations to carry out their functions;•
Any organization or third party conducting data studies for or on behalf of the university;•
Institutional disciplinary proceedings that allow records to be released to the alleged student victimof that crime with respect to that crime;•
Parental requests, as allowed by the Internal Revenue Service if the student meets the criteria ofdependency as defined by Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. In cases of divorce orseparation, when relying on dependency as the basis for communication, the university reserves theright to communicate with both parents unless provided with evidence that one parent’s rights havebeen legally revoked or otherwise limited. (must provide documentation of proof);•
Parental requests when a student under 21 violates law regarding alcohol or drug abuse;•
In connection with notifications received under a state community notification program for a student
required to register as a sex offender.
Directory Information
FERPA allows for the university to define some basic information which may be released without a student’s
prior consent. This is referred to as Directory Information. The university has defined the following as student
directory information at Lakeland University:•
Student name•
Address (local, permanent residence)•
Email address (Lakeland University email)•
Telephone number•
Class level•
Major field(s) of study, including minors and emphases or concentrations•
Participation in officially recognized student activities, including athletics and Commencement•
Weight/height (athletic teams)•
Dates of attendance•
Enrollment status (full-time, part-time, or not enrolled)•
Date of graduation•
Degrees, awards and honors received and where received•
Most recent educational institution attended
Note: Student photos may be released without consent, in situations where health and safety concerns exist.
Third Party Requestors may present themselves to obtain directory information.
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Requestors are required to enter a written request via mail or email identifying data sought listed
above and remit a $150 processing fee.
 A confirmation will be sent validating receipt of payment and will affirm the data request can befulfilled or not and decline issuance of any restricted data, that is not considered directory
information.
 A secure, password protected document will then be mailed to the recipient upon receipt of fees.

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Under the Solomon Amendment, U.S. Military personnel may request directory information forrecruiting purposes as described above.
 Lakeland will not assess the $150 fee for this information.

Opt out of disclosure
Students may opt to withhold directory information. If selected, all requests for information will be refused,
including verification of enrollment or degree earned to any third party requestor. Students choosing towithhold directory information should contact the Academic Affairs at (03) 6240-4289 to request thisinformation restriction.

Confidential Information
Information that is not considered releasable under FERPA as directory information can be, but is not limitedto:Student ID number
Attendance records
Any portion of a Social Security number
Academic status (i.e. Probation status)
Marital status
Academic Advisor’s nameAny previous name
Student misconduct investigations or sanctions
Parent’s name and address
Racial identity
High school academic information
Foreign student or visa status
Transcript information from another university or college Military status
Courses completed
Notes maintained by university staff within the student
information system
Grades, credits earned or GPA
Student photos *(see note about health and safety
emergencies)
Grades of current courses in progress
Disclosing Confidential Information
Students may choose to release personably identifiable information to a third party via written request.
Students should contact Academic Affairs to obtain direction on making a request for disclosure to an
identified party. If grades, enrollment by specific course, grade point data (term or cumulative GPA), degreeand honors information is reflected on the academic transcript, which can be ordered via the institutional website at https://lakeland.edu/Academics/registrar-s-office.
Lakeland University will maintain a record of all requests for and disclosures of information from a student’s
record. An electronic signature may substitute for a written one. Lakeland University’s student email accountaccess satisfies the requirements for an electronic signature since the student must authenticate their accessto the account with issued USER ID and password; thus, an e-mail note from a student’s @japan.lakeland.edu
e-mail can be accepted. Other systems are not as secure; personal e-mail requests from Gmail, Yahoo, AOL andother accounts will not be accepted.
Correction of Education Records
Students have the right to request the correction of education records they believe are inaccurate or in
violation of their rights. To correct an education record, a student must take the following steps:
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Contact the office responsible for the oversight of the record, i.e. the Office of Academic Affairs orStudent Affairs.
The student must identify in writing what part of the record is inaccurate, why it is inaccurate andhow it should be amended. Supporting documentation should be submitted if such exists.
After a thorough review of the record, the appropriate party will determine if a correction is
warranted. If so, the student will be notified of the correction in writing. If not, the student has theability to appeal the decision.
To appeal, the student must request the appeal in writing. The appeal will be reviewed by a party,
who may be an Official of the University, who is not part of the office responsible for the student
record.
The university official will render a decision on the student’s request for record correction based onevidence provided by the student during the appeal process.
Should the student disagree with the outcome of the hearing, the student may include a statement
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Note: Grades may be appealed in this process only on the accuracy of their transcription.
Lakeland University reserves the right to review and modify its procedures under the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act at any time.
Students with Disabilities
Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requirethat colleges and universities do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants and students with
documented disabilities. Lakeland University will provide reasonable accommodations for students who havepresented appropriate documentation of their disabilities and limitations. Students seeking such consideration
should contact the Student Affairs.
HIPAA and FERPAHIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) applies to health care providers, private benefit
plans, and health care clearinghouses. It does not apply to other types of organizations whose receipt ormaintenance of health records is incidental to their normal course of business. FERPA does not limit what
records a college may obtain, create or maintain; rather, it provides safeguards for educational records.
The Accommodation Committee and Student Affairs are committed to ensuring all information andcommunication pertaining to a student’s disability or health related documentation is maintained asconfidential as required or permitted by law. The following guidelines about the treatment of such information
have been adopted as follows:
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No one will have immediate access to student accommodation, health or counseling records unless it
relates directly to their employment and work with students on campus in these service areas. Any
information regarding a student’s disability is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) and will only be disclosed as permitted or required by FERPA.
Sensitive information in disability accommodation or health records will not be released except inaccordance with federal and state laws.
A student’s accommodation or health records may be released pursuant to a court order or subpoena.
If students wish to have information about their disability shared with others, they must provide
written authorization to the service providers to release the information. Before giving such
authorization, students should understand the purpose of the release and to whom the information
is being released.
Students have the right to review their own accommodation or health record with reasonable
notification.

Please refer to the LUJ student handbook for the details.
Compliance Complaint Process
Lakeland University makes available to the public, upon request, all consumer information required by theUnited States Office of Education. Consumer information includes, but is not necessarily limited to, thefollowing: academic programs, academic progress requirements, career planning services, educational costs,
financial aid, job placement outcomes, and student retention. This information is available from the Office of
the Registrar.
Lakeland University ensures student access to official education records and placement files and maintains theconfidentiality of personally identifiable information in accord with federal law.
The student has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged
compliance issues on the part of Lakeland University. The contact information is as follows:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, D.C. 20202

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FERPA Policy Updates
The university’s FERPA policy will be published annually in the web based traditional and Kellett
undergraduate/graduate academic catalogs and on the lakeland.edu website.

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Enrollment Policies – Undergraduate Program at LUJ
Lakeland University Japan recognizes its students enrollment when the students satisfies all of the following•
Students’ admission and enrollment are approved by the university•
Students are currently registered and attending for courses offered at Lakeland, are officially on
Leave of Absence, or are on Academic Suspension•
Students have no overdue school fees•
Students have eligibility to study in Japan

Leave of Absence (LOA)
Students in good standing who wish to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) from LUJ must contact the Student
Affairs to receive a brief advisory session with a Student Affairs official. If the students wish to take LOA during
the middle of the term, they must submit the LOA form by Withdrawal Deadline of the semester. The students
who wish to take LOA after completing their current coursework must submit the LOA form before the termends. Students must clear their financial accounts and submit the LOA request form prior to being placed
under the LOA status. The LOA Administration Fee applies each term as well as the annual fees for every
summer term, and the LOA can be taken up to three semesters including the term from which the students
requested the LOA. Returning students are subject to the degree requirements in effect at the point of theirre-entry to the university.

Returning from a LOA
To re-enter the university, students have to fill out the Return from LOA form and submit it prior to twomonths before the intended term of return. Students on LOA must complete the process before they proceedwith the Registration procedures, including receiving advising and registering for courses online throughMy.Lakeland. Any registration without submission of the form will be administratively dropped by theiracademic advisors or the Academic Affairs officials. The Return from LOA form is available at the Student
Affairs office.

Withdrawal from the University
Students who wish to withdraw from LUJ either during the middle of the term or after completing theircurrent coursework must contact the Student Affairs office. Students must receive an advisory session with aStudent Affairs official, submit the Withdrawal from the University form co-signed by a financial sponsor, if
applicable, clear their financial accounts, and participate in a brief exit counseling prior to successfully
withdrawing from the school.
Using the Withdrawal from the University form consult with and collect the additional signatures/approvals
needed from:•Academic Advisor – exit counseling on academic impact•
Financial Affairs – in order to clear student account•Financial Aid or Veteran’s Coordinator – regarding impact on eligibility and current term benefits•
Student Affairs – regarding Student visa status issues•
Library Services – to return materials
Failure to complete the withdrawal process may result in Fallen out of Enrollment or Dismissal and in somecases the withholding of the student’s records. U.S. students who are receiving financial assistance from themain campus are strongly encouraged to consult with a representative from Financial Aid to identify andunderstand the financial assistance/monetary implications of withdrawing. International students with student
visas must consult with the Student Affairs official to discuss the serious immigration consequences that may
result from withdrawing from Lakeland.
Students receive a W grade for a withdrawn course if completed prior to the Withdraw Deadline.

Fallen out of Enrollment
Students who leave the school without following official procedures will be processed with the status of Fallenout of Enrollment. Students who wish to resume studies at LUJ must complete a readmission process in orderto register for the courses. Readmitted students are subject to the degree requirements in effect at the pointof their re-entry to the university. Students will lose the privileges including, but not limited to, accessibility of
their LUJ Google Account, right to participate in the school events, and use of the school facilities.

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International students will be reported to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, which may have an effecton their visas.

Dismissal from the SchoolStudents who are admitted on probational acceptance but fail to achieve the required terms of condition will
be academically dismissed. Others may be dismissed under disciplinary decisions made by the university suchas failing to meet academic requirements. Dismissed students may no longer enroll in Lakeland University
coursework and are ineligible for readmission to Lakeland University.
International students will be reported to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, which may have an effecton their visas.

Readmission
Students who have withdrawn or fallen out of enrollment must apply for readmission to the Admissions Officein order to be re-enrolled in Lakeland classes. Students who have been suspended from the university must
apply for readmission to Academic Affairs in order to be re-enrolled in Lakeland classes.
Students who have withdrawn, fallen out of enrollment, or who have been suspended from the university
must apply for readmission to the Admissions Office or the Academic Affairs, respectively, in order to be reenrolled in Lakeland classes. Application for readmission should be made at least two months prior to the dateon which the student wishes to begin coursework. Readmission requires the complete payment of any priorbalances due to the university, and the approval of the Dean or designee. Students who were suspended or
who were not in good academic standing at the time they left the university will be asked to submit gradesfrom any college-level coursework they may have completed elsewhere and/or letters of recommendationfrom any employers or supervisors who observed their work during the time they were absent from Lakeland.
An overall review of the student’s records relating to prior experience at Lakeland University will occur. This
review will include academic performance, conduct, participation in campus community life, compliance withfinancial obligations, and any other factors deemed relevant. The university reserves the right to make thereadmission decision based on any combination of the above factors in the best interests of the student aswell as the university community. The policy applies to all readmissions regardless of the reasons for the
student’s initial withdrawal or suspension from the institution.
Readmitted students are subject to the degree requirements in effect at the point of their re-entry to theuniversity. Students readmitted after suspension are placed on academic probation for their first term of reenrollment and must meet the terms of probation in order to be eligible for continuing enrollment.

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Business Administration
Successful businesses, no matter what they sell, have at least one thing in common: they need to be wellmanaged. Successful management, however, is not a narrow set of skills. Business professionals must be able
to analyze economic opportunities, predict outcomes, and implement business decisions. They need to beliterate in the worlds of accounting, economics, finance, law, ethics, and information technology—all tonavigate an ever-changing business world.
The business administration major, the central program of the J. Garland Schilcutt School of Business, Scienceand Technology, produces graduates with this wide range of skills and expertise. Its core set of classes
introduces students to the major fields within business and economics, while requiring students to “focus” ona particular area of business through their choice of emphasis. Students thus graduate with essential
competencies in business administration, as well as focused understanding of at least one key area. Emphasis
options include Business Economics, Communication, Cooperative Education, Digital Marketing,
Entrepreneurship, Finance, Forensic/Fraud, Healthcare Management, Hospitality Management, Human
Resource Management, Insurance, International Business, Management, Nonprofit Management, RetailManagement, Sales Management, and Sport Management. A Student Designed option is also available.
This combination of broad-based and specific knowledge in business opens doors into marketing and finance,
as well as leadership positions in private industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. In its
comprehensiveness and commitment to developing problem-solving and decision-making skills, the businessadministration program is designed to help its graduates succeed anywhere.
Successful businesses, no matter what they sell, have at least one thing in common: they need to be wellmanaged. Successful management, however, is not a narrow set of skills. Business professionals must be able
to analyze economic opportunities, predict outcomes, and implement business decisions. They need to beliterate in the worlds of accounting, economics, finance, law, ethics, and information technology—all tonavigate an ever-changing business world.
Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Business Administration from Lakeland University shouldbe able to:⚫ Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, economics, marketing, finance,
management, leadership, and management information systems.
⚫ Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication⚫ Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to contemporary business conduct⚫ Demonstrate responsible and effective workspace behavior skills and traits in a professional
business environment.

Business Administration Major (B.A.) Requirements (51-54
semester hours)
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ACC 210 – Financial Accounting Principles
ACC 220 – Managerial Accounting Principles
BUS 150 – Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business
BUS 265 – Personal Finance (required only for students enrolled or re-enrolled in Fall 2023 or later)
BUS 301 – Management Information Systems
BUS 330 – Management Principles
BUS 340 – Principles of Business Finance
BUS 410 – Business Law I
BUS 491 – Business Policy and Strategy (WI)ECN 230 – Principles of Microeconomics
ECN 235 – Principles of Macroeconomics
MAT 220 – Probability and Statistics
MKT 350 – Marketing Principles

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Students should complete at least one emphasis designated for the Business Administration Major:
 Communication (12 semester hours)⚫ COM 212 – Team-Based and Group Communication⚫ COM 330 – Strategic New Media and Digital Communication⚫ WRT 201 – News Writing⚫ WRT 330 – Advertising and Public Relations Writing Hospitality management (12 semester hours)
Choose 4 of 5:⚫ BUS 380 – Human Resource Management⚫ EXP 100 – Professional Protocol ( 1 semester hour) AND HSP 407 – Hospitality Internship (4semester hours)⚫ HSP 211 – Introduction to Hospitality Management⚫ HSP 315 – Food and Beverage Management⚫ HSP 316 – Accommodations Management
 International Business (15-16 semester hours)⚫ BUS 284 – Principles of International Business
Choose 4 of 8:⚫ BUS 335 – Study Abroad in Business⚫ BUS 366 – Global Financial Markets⚫ COM370 / BUS 370 – Intercultural Communications⚫ MKT 469 – Global Marketing and Management Strategies⚫ BUS 474 – International Laws and Regulations⚫ ECN 365 – International Economics⚫ EXP 100 – Professional Protocol (1 semester hour) AND BUS403 – Internship in International
Business (1-12 semester hours)⚫ JPS 100 – Basic Japanese for Business or SPA 100 – Basic Spanish for Business or 3 semester hoursof EFL
Degree Restrictions
If you are planning to study at LUW, please make sure to read the “Degree and Major/Minor/Emphasis
Restrictions” section in the Academic Catalog carefully.

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Course Descriptions
The university reserves the right to add, remove, and modify the courses in its curriculum. All courses listed arethree-semester-hour courses unless indicated otherwise. Courses marked (WI) are Writing-Intensive courses.

Accounting (ACC)through various exercises, techniques and subject
matter. Various mediums are explored.

ACC210 - Financial Accounting Principles
Semester Hours: 3
This course introduces students to the principles offinancial accounting. Topics include the basic
accounting cycle, the preparation and analysis offinancial statements, and applying Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles to the recording of
merchandise inventories, cash, receivables, longterm assets, current and long-term liabilities, andstockholders equity.
Pre-requisites: MAT120 - Quantitative Reasoning or
MAT140 - Advanced Algebra

ART151 - 2-Dimensional Design
Semester Hours: 3
An investigation of the elements of art: line, shape,
value, texture and space. Emphasis on creativity andcraftsmanship. Various mediums are explored.
ART264 - Art History II
Semester Hours: 3
This course examines historical developments of avariety of artistic styles, eras and artworks by artists
from around the world, dating from the European
Renaissance to contemporary developments aroundthe world.

ACC220 - Managerial Accounting Principles
Semester Hours: 3
This course introduces students to the relevance,
use, and interpretation of accounting information
for decision making in support of business strategy.
Topics include product costing, cost-volume-profit
analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, performancemeasurement, capital budgeting, and short-term
decision-making.
Pre-requisites: ACC210 - Financial Accounting
Principles

Biology (BIO)

BIO100 - Introduction to Biology
Semester Hours: 4
An introduction to the key principles and conceptsof human biology for non-biology majors. This
course includes a laboratory.

Business Administration (BUS)

BUS150 - Pathways to Success: An Introduction to
Business
Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students
contemplating careers in business with an overview
of the business-economics workplace and an
appreciation for the work, people, and personal
skills essential for success in it. Through classroom
and directed “Student-As-Practitioner” activities, thestudent will become acquainted with the economic
environment in which business operates, theorganizational structures, functional areas, career
options, terminology, ethics, and protocols of
business. The students in this course will also begin
the process of résumé generation and portfolio
development.

Anthropology (ANT)ANT110 - Introduction to Anthropology
Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the “science of humanness.”
There will be a general overview of each of the five
subfields of anthropology stressing both the unityand diversity of the field. Emphasis will be placed on
the evolutionary and cultural contributions tounderstanding the human condition.
ANT280 - Anthropology of Japan
Semester Hours: 3
The main goal of this course is to develop anunderstanding of specific features of contemporary
Japan from an anthropological perspective. We
explore Japanese cultural patterns and processes ofchange over time in relation to the major theories
and sub-fields of anthropology: physicalanthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural
anthropology, and the methodologies of fieldworkand ethnography. We examine historical sources
and precedents, as well as discourses of‘Japaneseness’ and what it means to be Japanesethrough themes including narratives of pre-history
and national origin, family organization andcommunity structure, education, work and businesspractice, language, gender, minorities, religion andritual, law, the arts, and popular media and culture.
Students have an opportunity to develop their own
ethnographic research interests and to experienceanthropological fieldwork in Japan.

BUS265 – Personal FinanceSemester Hours: 3
An overview of personal financial literacy by taking apractical approach to helping individuals manage
their own finances. The content of this course willemphasize wealth building strategies, debt
management strategies, and advice on common
personal finance decisions. Topics include: saving,budgeting, banking, types of credit, credit scoresand reports, investing, insurance, retirement
accounts, vehicle purchases, housing decisions, andtaxes
BUS284 - Principles of International Business
Semester Hours: 3
An introduction and overview of the principal
disciplines of business, such as accounting, finance,
management, and marketing, as they apply tointernational business situations. International
economics, government, and interculturalcommunications.

Studio Art (ART)

ART101 - Drawing I
Semester Hours: 3
Isolates and explores the drawing component of line
as a means of creating a visual sense of spatial
depth, volumetric form, and weight. Emphasis isplaced on correct seeing and accurate drawing

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BUS285 - Special Topics in Business
Semester Hours: 3
An opportunity to study topics in business of special
interest and importance.
Pre-requisites: will be announced in conjunction with
topic selected.

roles which call for innovative programs toaccommodate these changes and ensure thatorganizations have effective workforces.
Pre-requisite: BUS330 - Management Principles
BUS400 – Business Internship (1-12 semester
hours)
Semester Hours: 1-12
An internship in a business-related field arranged inadvance by the student in consultation with thefaculty advisor and the Cooperative Education&
Career Service. Students are expected to participate
extensively in the work and activities of the firm.
Student may complete internships in finance,
insurance, international business, marketing,management, sports management, nonprofit
management or other fields as approved by thefaculty advisor.
Pre-requisites: Sophomore Standing (30cr+)

BUS301 - Management Information Systems
Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to management information
systems and computer applications used in business.
Designed to provide the business student with thebackground needed to interface with information
technology. Course will include spreadsheet
applications, database systems, protection of dataand information, and legal and ethical issues in
information systems. May also discuss e-commerceand enterprise information systems.
Pre-requisite: MAT120 - Quantitative Reasoning or
MAT140 - Advanced Algebra

BUS403 – Internship in International Business (1-12semester hours)
Semester Hours: 1-12
An internship in a business-related field arranged inadvance by the student in consultation with thefaculty advisor and the Cooperative Education&
Career Service. Students are expected to participate
extensively in the work and activities of theorganization.
Pre-requisites: EXP100 – Professional Protocol (1semester hour).

BUS330 - Management Principles
Semester Hours: 3
The major approaches and techniques ofmanagement, including the administrator’s task oforganizing, planning, leading, and controlling theorganization, its people, and its resources.
Pre-requisite: ACC210 - Financial Accounting
Principles
BUS340 - Principles of Business FinanceSemester Hours: 3
Acquisition and use of short- and long-term funds bybusiness. Concepts covered include cost of capital,ratio analysis, cash budgets, capital budgeting, debt,
and equity financing.
Pre-requisite: ACC210 - Financial Accounting
Principles

BUS410 - Business Law I
Semester Hours: 3
The nature of the American legal system and its
operations. Subjects include principles of the law ofcontracts as applied to selected business
transactions and relationships; court structure,jurisdiction and civil procedures; and crimes andtorts.
Pre-requisites: BUS330 - Management Principles andJunior Standing (60cr+)

BUS366 - Global Financial Markets
Semester Hours: 3
Application of financial theory to the operations ofmultinational firms; survey of the international
financial environment; determinants of international
portfolio and direct investment capital flows;management of foreign exchange positions andhedging strategies; evaluation of foreign investment
projects (multinational capital budgeting);
international financial structure decisions;multinational credit institutions and capital markets;
taxation of international business.
Pre-requisite: BUS340 - Principles of Business
Finance

BUS491 - Business Policy and Strategy (WI)
Semester Hours: 3
Students learn to systematically analyze a firm’s
internal and external environments and to apply
concepts and theories related to the formulationand implementation of business-level andcorporate-level strategies. The influence of otherfunctional areas (marketing, finance, accounting,etc.) on strategic thinking is emphasized in teaching
students the linkage between strategic problems,management interpretations, solutions, and firm
performance. Oral and written business
communication skills will be emphasized throughout
the course.
Pre-requisites: GEN112 - Composition II, BUS330 Management Principles and Junior Standing(60cr+)

BUS370 - Intercultural Communications
Semester Hours: 3
A survey of the norms, values, and beliefs thatdifferentiate regions of the globe, and theirapplication by domestic concerns not only to enterand succeed in the economic market of thoseregions, but also to acquire a better understandingof the people functioning within such contexts.
Pre-requisites: Sophomore Standing (30cr+)

Chinese (CHI)

CHI101 - Elementary Chinese I
Semester Hours: 4
An introduction to the Chinese language with special
emphasis on the acquisition of speaking skills.
Students will begin analyzing the fundamental
similarities and differences between Chinesespeaking countries and the United States. Students
will have a rudimentary grasp of the geography ofChinese speaking countries. Students are required toparticipate in a language laboratory each week.

BUS380 - Human Resource Management
Semester Hours: 3
This foundation course covers the challenging
environmental changes taking place: globalization ofbusiness which calls for multinational workforces;
rapid change in products; technology and work
methods which call for management oforganizational change; increased diversity of theAmerican labor force; and evolving work and family

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CHI102 - Elementary Chinese II
Semester Hours: 4This course is a continuation of CHI 101 - Elementary
Chinese I with lab (4 semester hours). Students are
required to participate in a language laboratory eachweek.
Pre-requisites: CHI101 - Elementary Chinese I

application of online resources, and using computing
technology to effectively participate and succeed incollege. Hands-on usage of word processing,database, spreadsheet, graphics, desktop publishing,operating systems, online course technologies, andthe internet.
Note: this course does not qualify for credit in thecomputer science major or minor.

Communication (COM)

Diversity Studies (DVS)

COM111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Semester Hours: 3
As the study and application of the basic techniquesof researching, constructing, and delivering aspeech, this course helps students develop theseskills through classroom performances on a varietyof speaking topics in various situations.

DVS150 – Diversity and Social JusticeSemester Hours: 3
An introduction to the basic concepts andperspectives related to study of racial, ethnic,
gender, sexual, or religious identities; the historicaland current discriminatory privileging of some racial,ethnic, gender, sexual, and/or religious identities
over others; and to strategies for promoting greater
racial, ethnic, gender, sexual, or religious freedom,
equality, and justice.

COM130 - Introduction to Mass Media
Semester Hours: 3
A survey of the history of newspapers, magazines,
book publishing, radio, television, and film. Massmedia theory and contemporary media issues are
discussed in detail.
Pre-requisites: GEN110 - Composition I

Economics (ECN)

ECN230 - Principles of Microeconomics
Semester Hours: 3
General introduction to the theories of production
and consumption, pricing and the market system,
perfect and imperfect competition, business andlabor regulations, and international trade.

COM211 - Interpersonal Communication
Semester Hours: 3
A study of how humans communicate and behave in
one-on-one situations or in small groups, this course
explores how we form our self-perceptions, manage
our identity, construct our view of other people, andinterface with people in our lives. By looking at our
behavior and that of others, the course examines
communication climate, listening, language,
defensiveness, relational dynamics, semantic
reactions, non-verbal communication, emotion
management, and conflict resolution.

ECN235 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Semester Hours: 3
General introduction to the problems of resource
allocation, supply and demand, national income
employment and price levels, fiscal and monetary
policy, operation of the banking system, andelements of international trade.
Pre-requisites: ECN230 - Principles ofMicroeconomics

COM212 - Team-Based and Group Communication
Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the principles and practices ofcommunicating in small group and goal-oriented
team settings.

ECN365 - International Economics
Semester Hours: 3
A study of international trade theory, the balance of
payments, tariff policy, and trade controls.
Pre-requisites: ECN235 - Principles ofMacroeconomics

COM330 - Strategic New Media and Digital
Communication
Semester Hours: 3
With the expectations created by the relative easeof access to electronic promotion formats, everyonein the 21st century is a digital communicator.
Nowhere is this realization more critical thanprofessionally. This course introduces students to avariety of communication skills needed tosuccessfully negotiate the increasingly digitalprofessional world. Instruction emphasizes thevariety of ways that potential communication
careers utilize new media to accomplish objectives
in the public and private sectors. Students will havethe opportunity to publish and work on actual new
media campaigns in order to hone these skills.
Pre-requisites: GEN110 - Composition I and COM2XX

English (ENG)

ENG260 - The Art of Film
Semester Hours: 3
Film is arguably the most powerful artistic mediumof the last century, both as a vehicle for personal
expression and a source of cultural impact. This class
instructs students how to appreciate andunderstand this influential art form, introducing
them to the language of filmmaking and film
analysis. We explore the elements of film as an art
form – from motion and sound to editing andnarrative structure – and survey how these tools ofvisual storytelling have developed across the years
or through different genres and traditions. Students
will be required to engage in their own filmmaking
activities as part of the analytical process.
NOTE: Students will need access to a personal
device that allows for digital filmmaking.
Pre-requisites: GEN110 – Composition I

Computer Science (CPS)CPS100 - Introduction to Computers
Semester Hours: 3
Offered at Lakeland University Japan. A survey
course of modern computer concepts andapplications. The course relates computer concepts
to the elements of an information system.
Generalized overview of computing hardware,
software, data management, computing systems
and procedures, critical thinking about anExperiential Learning (EXP)

EXP100 - Professional Protocol
Semester Hours: 1
This course is designed to prepare students for aneffective cooperative education/internshipexperience with an employer. Students will explore
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review how they present themselves to others, anddevelop confidence in their communication skills to
aid in their co-op/internship experience. The focus
will be on appropriate workplace behavior, businessetiquette, and professional communication
strategies.

participation outside of class. Class time is devoted
to individualized programs which assist students tolearn to skim and scan, to recognize main ideas, tounderstand general principles, to read critically, toperceive organizational patterns, and to study more
efficiently.

EXP300 - Experiential Learning SeminarSemester Hours: 1
This course is designed to help students process
their cooperative education/internship experienceand be reflective of the knowledge and skills they
are developing during the extensive time with an
employer/project. Students will develop anunderstanding of professional behavior, businessetiquette, and protocols of the workplace. Students
will also learn more about the leadership qualities
needed to advance through a career. The course
may be repeated, as the content will be adjusted fora second experience – requiring repeat students toassist with the facilitation of discussions.
Pre-requisites: EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1semester hour).
Co-requisites: first experience of XXX/EXP 390 Cooperative Education Experience (1-12 semester
hours) or XXX/EXP 391 - Cooperative Education
Experience (0 semester hours).

GEN103 - College Success SeminarSemester Hours: 3
This course covers basic learning skills, especiallystudy techniques, note-taking, time management,
and test-taking strategies. Students are helped todevelop perceptions, attitudes, and self-concepts
that lead to academic success, and to increase theknowledge and personal skills necessary for making
effective major and career choices. Students will
participate in assessment, research, and activities
designed to establish communication and inquiry
skills that will aid in the exploration of course study
and career alternatives.
GEN110 - Composition I: Academic Writing
Semester Hours: 4
Composition I introduces students to common
practices of academic writing, including summary,synthesis, and analysis. Through regular work withthe writing process, students will learn to compose
well-supported, thesis-driven essays that avoid
sentence-level errors.
Pre-requisites: GEN100 - College Writing Workshop

EXP301 - Work, Ethics, and the Good Life
Semester Hours: 1
This course leads students into critical reflection on
how their emerging career aspirations align with
their values, ethics, faith, and sense of self. Drawing
from their life experiences, past and current work
experiences, and in conversation with peers andprovocative thinkers, students explore what itmeans for them to pursue “the good life”—a life
worth living.
Pre-requisites: EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1semester hour) and junior standing.
Co-requisites: second experience of XXX/EXP 390 Cooperative Education Experience (1-12 semester
hours) or XXX/EXP 391 - Cooperative Education
Experience (0 semester hours).

GEN112 - Composition II: Argumentation andResearch
Semester Hours: 3
Through a series of assignments, including a lengthy
college-level research paper, Composition II builds
upon the skills developed in GEN 110 - Composition
I: Academic Writing. Students learn how to constructlogical arguments based on reliable evidence.
Students develop proficiency with basic practices ofresearch, including evaluating, integrating, anddocumenting source materials, narrowing a topic toa research question, and communicating results todifferent audiences.
Pre-requisites: GEN110 - Composition I

Graphic Design (GDN)

GDN103 - Fundamentals of Web Design
Semester Hours: 3
This course introduces students to the concepts,
tools, and process of efficient and effective web
page design and implementation. Students will be
required to learn how to use HTML and CSS, and tounderstand some basics of PHP and JavaScript.
Practical work includes designing, building,debugging, and deploying a working web site.

GEN130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking
Semester Hours: 3
The first level of the Critical Thinking Core
introduces students to the intellectual and practicalskills and resources they need in order to pursue ahigher education. To this end, the course provides
students with a foundation of critical thinking skills
that encourages both questioning and openmindedness, improves the ability to monitor one’s
own thinking, and develops the techniques toapproach new ideas and problems critically and witha sense of curiosity.

General Studies (GEN)GEN100 - College Writing Workshop
Semester Hours: 3
Through frequent assignments and varied exercises,
this course prepares students for Lakeland’s regularsequence of writing courses, GEN 110 - Composition
I: Academic Writing and GEN 112 - Composition II:
Argumentation and Research.

GEN134 - Humanities I
Semester Hours: 3
Introduces, integrates, and places in historicalcontext the literature, drama, philosophy, religion,
music, painting, sculpture, and architecture of
Mediterranean and European cultures until
approximately 1400 A.D.
Pre-requisites: GEN 110 Composition I

GEN101 - Reading Workshop
Semester Hours: 3
Students enrolled in this course learn to adjust theirreading rate (words/ minute) to their purpose.
Regardless of how well they read before the course,
they can expect their rate to increase dramatically100 w.p.m. on the average-while comprehension
also increases. Vocabulary improvement is heavily
stressed; daily quizzes encourage active

GEN312 - Core II: Gender Studies: Bio,Culture andPerformance
Semester Hours: 3

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One of the central questions of the human conditionis explored in this course: how does biological sex
influence the performance and perception of genderand sexual identity? Students will analyze thebiological and sociological debates about genderthat have persisted throughout history and acrosscultures through a combination of class discussion,
historical study, formal presentations, and written
work. Texts are as diverse as the topic, coveringformal gender theory, sociological research,
biological and evolutionary arguments, personal
narrative, art, literature, and film.
Pre-requisites: GEN130 - Core I: Foundations of
Critical Thinking, GEN112 - Composition II:
Argumentation and Research and Sophomore
standing

Semester Hours: 3
The geographic, social, cultural, ethnic, political,
economic, intellectual, and creative history of theregion that became known as the United States ofAmerica, from the arrival of its first native American
inhabitants through the Civil War.
HIS112 - United States History II
Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of HIS 111 - United States History I,
which surveys the geographic, social, cultural,
ethnic, political, economic, intellectual, and creative
history of the United States of America from theconclusion of the Civil War to the present.
HIS214 – Environmental History of Japan
Semester Hours: 3
This course examines the changing relationshipbetween the human and non-human world on theJapanese archipelago and its periphery from the
Jōmon period through the present. The effect ofenvironmental factors on human history, the impact
of Japanese (governmental, business, individual)
actions on the natural world, and changes inJapanese thinking about nature will be examined.
Major events, developments, and themes inJapanese history will be discussed using anenvironmental lens for analysis. The experiential
component of the course involves out-of-classlearning on field trips. Some parts of this course may
occur outside of the regular class time and may
include weekends or evenings.

GEN365 - Core II: Prejudice and Discrimination
Semester Hours: 3
This course explores the etiology and effects ofprejudice and discrimination from multiple
perspectives. Anthropological, economic, historical,
psychological, religious, sociobiological, andsociological approaches to understanding will be
examined in addition to the depiction of prejudice
and discrimination in literature and art. Topics may
include well-recognized forms of prejudice anddiscrimination, such as racism, sexism, antiSemitism, homophobia, the exploitation anddomination of indigenous peoples, and less obvious
forms such as ageism, sizeism, and classism.
Students will critically evaluate the various
approaches to understanding prejudice and theramifications of discrimination.
Pre-requisites: GEN130 - Core I: Foundations of
Critical Thinking, GEN112 - Composition II:
Argumentation and Research and Sophomore
standing

HIS221 - History of Europe
Semester Hours: 3
The geographic, social, cultural, ethnic, political,
economic, intellectual, and creative history of theEuropean continent from C.E. 500 to the present,
focusing primarily on Britain, France, Germany, Italy,
and Russia.

GEN443 - Core III: Environment and Consupmtion(WI)
Semester Hours: 3
This course invites students to explore a web of issues
surrounding the relationship between the health of
our natural environment and the consumption of
goods and services by North Americans. Drawing
from numerous disciplines, the course helps students
investigate the impact of North American
consumerism on ecosystems worldwide, the various
rationales behind calls to adopt or rejectenvironmental policies, and concrete solutions towhat students identify as specific dimensions of the
problem.
Pre-requisites: GEN3XX - Core II, junior standing or
above, and GEN112 - Composition II: Argumentation
and Research.

Hospitality Management (HSP)

HSP211 - Introduction to Hospitality Management
Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the types and functions ofbusinesses in the hospitality industry, and an
overview of contemporary planning and control,
including demographics and analysis of relevant
domestic and international market segments.
HSP315 - Food and Beverage Management
Semester Hours: 3
Hospitality food, beverage, and service practices.
Quantity and quality decisions in meal planning andnutrition. Production policies and menu design.
HSP316 - Accommodations Management
Semester Hours: 3
Front office procedures and practices, including
guest accommodations, financial accounting, report
preparation, and auditing. Relevant housekeeping
issues and procedures are explored.

History (HIS)HIS101 - World History I
Semester Hours: 3
The geographic, social, cultural, ethnic, political,
economic, intellectual, and creative history of theworld’s people groups from human prehistory into
the sixteenth century C.E.

Japanese (JPS)

JPS100 - Basic Japanese for Business
Semester Hours: 3
Primarily offered at Lakeland University Japan. This
course is designed for absolute beginning learners ofJapanese who intend to, or who currently, live andwork in Japan. It provides survival-level Japanese
language instruction and a foundation forunderstanding general Japanese social customs andbusiness manners. Students will practice specific,

HIS102 - World History II
Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of HIS 101 - World History I, whichsurveys the geographic, social, cultural, ethnic,
political, economic, intellectual, and creative historyof the world’s people groups from the sixteenth
century C.E. to the present.
HIS111 - United States History I

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applicable skills for navigating daily life and basic
business environments.

situations, develop the ability to reason
mathematically, and make and evaluate logicalarguments supported by quantitative evidence.

JPS101 - Elementary Japanese l
Semester Hours: 4
An introduction to the Japanese language withspecial emphasis on speaking, listening and reading,as well as an introduction to Japanese writing
systems. In addition to language acquisition,
students explore social customs and other aspects ofculture in Japan. Students are required to participate
in a language laboratory each week.

MAT140 - Advanced Algebra
Semester Hours: 3
Reviews basic arithmetic and algebraic techniques,
including operations on polynomials and linear
equations with applications. Also covers quadratic
equations and applications, fractional expressions,and systems of linear equations.
MAT140W - Advanced Algebra Workshop
Semester Hours: 1
This 1-credit workshop is required for students in
MAT 140 – Advanced Algebra whose ALEKS mathplacement score is below 25%. This workshop
provides students additional time, instruction, andresources in order to best ensure completion of
MAT 140 – Advanced Algebra.

JPS102 - Elementary Japanese II
Semester Hours: 4
A continuation of JPS 101 - Elementary Japanese I
with lab (4 semester hours). Emphasis is on
expanding students’ abilities in speaking, reading
and writing skills with all three Japanese writing
systems. Continued exploration of Japanese culture
with an emphasis on current events andcontemporary issues. Students are required toparticipate in a language laboratory each week.
Pre-requisites: JPS101 - Elementary Japanese l

MAT162 - Pre-Calculus
Semester Hours: 3
Advanced algebraic techniques, logarithms andexponentials, trigonometry, and various function
concepts including graphing and analyticalgeometry.
Pre-requisites: MAT 140 - Advanced Algebra

JPS201 - Intermediate Japanese I
Semester Hours: 3
An in-depth study of the language with increased
emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills in
culturally and functionally appropriate ways.
Pre-requisites: JPS102 - Elementary Japanese II

MAT220 - Probability & Statistics
Semester Hours: 3
The elementary principles of probability andstatistics including expectation, means, standard
deviations, probability distributions, and hypothesis
testing. Applications to business and the social
sciences are presented.
Pre-requisites: MAT120 - Quantitative Reasoning or
MAT140 - Advanced Algebra

JPS202 - Intermediate Japanese II
Semester Hours: 3
This course is a continuation of JPS 201 Intermediate Japanese I. Emphasis is on expanding
students’ abilities in speaking, reading, and writing
skills with all three Japanese writing systems.
Pre-requisites: JPS201 - Intermediate Japanese I

Marketing (MKT)

Japanese Studies (JST)MKT350 - Marketing Principles
Semester Hours: 3
Basic study of pricing, channels of distribution,
private brands, institutions, regulations, costs,
efficiency, contemporary marketing problems, andlaws.

JST220 - Chanoyu: The Way of Tea
Semester Hours: 4
Shaped by Zen philosophy, the Way of Tea (akaJapanese Tea Ceremony) is recognized globally as auniquely Japanese art/activity. Through the lens of
this 450+ year old tradition (which spansarchitecture, calligraphy, incense, crafts, food,
poetry, philosophy and more) this class is anexperiential exercise for understanding Japaneseculture. Students will study historical texts,
participate in Tea and Zen activities, and learn somerelevant Japanese language. When possible, offcampus trips/events (such as a visit to a tea house ora Zen temple) will be incorporated into the class. By
the end of the term, students will be able to perform
a complete tea procedure. Some parts of thiscourse may occur outside the regular class time andmay include weekends or evenings.
Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing or permission of
the instructor.

MKT 469 - Global Marketing and Management
Strategies
Semester Hours: 3
Study of the structure of foreign trade aimed atunderstanding the socio-cultural differences inforeign marketing strategies and their adaptation bydomestic interests in developing successful
marketing strategies for international markets.
Considers present and probable future
developments in international management styles
and their implications on managerial decision
making in domestic companies.
Pre-requisites: BUS330 - Management Principles andeither MKT350 - Marketing Principles or BUS284 Principles of International Business

Mathematics (MAT)Music (MUS)MAT120 - Quantitative Reasoning
Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed with an emphasis on
mathematical reasoning and its practical application
in a variety of contexts. Quantitative Reasoning
develops a habit of mind, competency, and comfort
in working with numerical data. Students will learn
to reason and solve quantitative problems from awide array of authentic contexts and everyday life

MUS111 - Music Theory I
Semester Hours: 3
Pitches, notation, accidentals, key signatures, meter,scales, intervals, triads, chords, harmonization,
beginning analysis and their usage within common
practice music.
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Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the history, significant
composers, and major works of the Western musicaltradition. Students will explore genres including
sacred music, opera, the symphony, and jazz. The
course also includes an overview of music fromselected non-Western cultures in order to place theWestern tradition within the larger context of worldmusic.

Semester Hours: 3
Study of the major living religions of the Western
hemisphere—their basic beliefs, practices, andvalues; their historical development; theirinteraction with society and with each other.

Sociology (SOC)

SOC100 - Introduction to Sociology
Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the concepts, subject matter, andtheories of sociology. A lecture-discussion format isused to analyze such topics as culture; social
structure; socialization; deviance; various social
institutions; and inequalities of class, race, andgender.

Philosophy (PHI)

PHI110 - Logic
Semester Hours: 3
A study of the formal structure of thinking: languageand definitions, informal and formal fallacies,
deductive and inductive arguments, traditional andsymbolic forms.

SOC210 - Majority-Minority Relations
Semester Hours: 3
A lecture-discussion course exploring theories andpatterns of past and present discrimination,
prejudice, and intergroup conflict. Current patternsof institutionalized discrimination and prejudice withattention to how these patterns have developed
from the historical exploitation of minorities arepresented through overview of the cultures andcontributions of the various ethnic groups of theUnited States and an analysis of strategies for
reducing intergroup tensions.

PHI221 - Introduction to Philosophy
Semester Hours: 3
This course offers an introduction to the scope andmethods of philosophical thinking and its ties torelated disciplines. Basic philosophical problems are
discussed, as well as proposals for solutions.
PHI232 - Ethics
Semester Hours: 3
This course offers an introduction to major ethicaltheories with exercises in the application of these
theories to contemporary problems.
Pre-requisites: GEN110: Composition I

SOC250 - US-Japan Relations
Semester Hours: 3
Offered at Lakeland University Japan. This course
introduces various issues in U.S.-Japan Relations
which are currently important to students in both
Japan and the U.S., especially those who study
overseas and form the future relations between
these two cultures. We will look at how each of thefollowing areas in current U.S.-Japan relations arerooted in cultural context and concrete history ofpolitical choices that affect daily life in each society:modernization and globalization, cross-culturalcommunication (personal, business, and political)
political history, economic relations, media, news,
and pop culture information flows.

Political Science (POL)

POL221 - American Government I
Semester Hours: 3
The concepts of government and politics, as seen byphilosophers and political scientists. A study of thefederal system, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights.
An examination of the three branches ofgovernment, in order to understand their strengths
and weaknesses in the American political system.

Psychology (PSY)

PSY200 - General Psychology
Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the major of psychology,
including the biological bases of behavior, sensationand perception, learning, memory, personality, andpsychological disorders. This course will focus on
both the empirical nature of the field and thepractical application of the theory and research.
Pre-requisites: GEN110 – Composition I

Spanish (SPA)SPA100 - Basic Spanish for Business
Semester Hours: 3
This introductory course helps students to develop
pragmatic, real-world language skills for using
Spanish in a business environment. Students willlearn to communicate appropriately in businesssituations through communicative activities and byworking with a variety of authentic workplacerelated texts. In addition to basic Spanish
pronunciation and thematically-related phrases andvocabulary, the course will introduce students to theculture of and business within the Hispanic world.
Designed for students with no previous Spanish
study, the course also refreshes or reinforces
previous background knowledge. Recommended forall majors and minors, especially Business.

Religion (REL)

REL132 - Religious Diversity in America
Semester Hours: 3
Examines and compares American religious groups,
both old and new: Catholic, Protestant, Jewish,
sectarian, and marginal. Considers recent
evangelical, charismatic, and new age movements.
REL232 - Eastern Religious Traditions
Semester Hours: 3
Study of the major living religions of the Eastern
hemisphere—their basic beliefs, practices, andvalues; their historical development; theirinteraction with society and with each other.

SPA101 - Elementary Spanish I
Semester Hours: 4
An introduction to the Spanish language and thefirst course in the two-semester sequence of firstyear Spanish. Special emphasis will be placed on
speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. In
addition to language acquisition, students will
explore social customs, and compare and contrast
the linguistic and cultural aspects of various Spanish-

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speaking countries with those of the United States.
Students are required to participate in a language
laboratory each week.
Semester Hours: 4
SPA102 - Elementary Spanish II
Semester Hours: 4
The second course in the two-semester sequence offirst year Spanish. Special emphasis will be placed on
speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture.
Students will continue to compare and contrast the
linguistic and cultural aspects of various Spanishspeaking countries with those of the United States.
Students are required to participate in a language
laboratory each week.
Pre-requisites: SPA101 - Elementary Spanish I

Theatre (THE)THE119 - Acting
Semester Hours: 3
Exercises, projects, discussions and reading
assignments that introduce the acting student to thefundamental theories of the art of acting. Students
will develop their physical and vocal instruments,
concentration, memory and other tools necessary
for the translation of an intellectual understandingof a character to the visual and aural language of thestage. Monologues and scenes will be staged as final
performance projects for all students.

Writing (WRT)WRT201 - News Writing
Semester Hours: 3
A practical introduction to basic news storyorganization and reporting techniques.
Pre-requistes: GEN110 – Composition I
WRT212 – The Mirror: Newswriting
Semester Hours: 1
Up to one semester hour of credit is awarded forsuccessful work as a media writer, reporter,
columnist, editor or business manager of theLakeland University newspaper.
WRT330 - Advertising and Public Relations Writing
Semester Hours: 3
Designed to acquaint students with importantavenues for their writing in the fields of public
relations and advertising. Students read about,
discuss, and write in various genres, including news
and advertising copy for print media, radio, andtelevision. Considers the research and evaluation
process, which is essential to public relations andadvertising strategy. Students develop a public
relations or advertising writing project for acompany or organization in the community.
Pre-requisites: GEN112: Composition II

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The Directory
Patrick Glynn
Adjunct Professor of Music
M. Mus., Northern Illinois University

The Administration
David Black
Representative Director

Karin Keefe
Adjunct Professor of Writing
M.A., University of British Columbia

Anderson Passos
Vice President
Charlie Stockman
Associate Vice President

Mikhail Kotykhov
Adjunct Professor of Economics
M.B.A., Auckland University

Charles Laurier
Dean

Ming-Shan Lin
Adjunct Professor of Chinese
M.A., Peking University
Ph.D., Peking University

Full-Time Faculty
Iskra Gencheva
Associate Professor of Humanities and History
M.A., University of Sofia
Ph.D., University of Sofia

Mark Miller
Adjunct Professor of Business
M.B.A., University of Chicago

Roger Grabowski
Assistant Professor of General Studies
M.A., University of Massachusetts

Jonathan Morris
Adjunct Professor of Religion
M.A., University of London
M.A., Tohoku University
Ph.D., Tohoku University

Ruth Lionberger
Assistant Professor of Core I and Writing
M.A., University of Nebraska

Douglas Murray
Adjunct Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Napier University

Esteban Miño Avila
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
M.A., Hiroshima University
Ph.D., Hiroshima University

Francisco Naranjo-Escobar
Adjunct Professor of Spanish
M.A., University of Melbourne

Luis Poza
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and General
Studies
M.A., San Francisco State University

James Parker
Adjunct Professor of Writing
M.Ed., Temple University

Dylan Scudder
Assistant Professor of Business
M.A., European University Center for Peace Studies
Ph.D, The University of Tokyo

Edgar Pelaez Mazariegos
Adjunct Professor of Business
M.A., Waseda University
Eric Ritter
Adjunct Professor of Business and Economics
M.I.A., Columbia University

Adam Tompkins
Associate Professor of History
M.A., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Richard Sheehan
Adjunct Professor of Business and Marketing
M.B.A., University of Texas

Adjunct Faculty

Daniel Sloan
Adjunct Professor of Communication and Writing
M.A., Columbia University

Lajos Brons
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy
M.Sc., University of Groningen
Ph.D., University of Groningen

Holly Woolbright
Adjunct Professor of General Studies
M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz

Lanny Broyles
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.A., California State University Long Beach

Harumi Yamaji
Adjunct Professor of Japanese
M.A., University of Oregon
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Philippe Debroux
Adjunct Professor of Business
M.B.A., INSEAD, France
Ph.D., Brussels Free University

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