Introduction to Catalog
The Official 2014-2015 Catalog of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
The Catalog of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies is the official catalog for all students enrolled in online programs. It contains all applicable academic rules, regulations, and policies for students enrolled in semesters beginning after June 1, 2014. The Catalog is published in June and updated through the quarterly Catalog Supplement in September, December, and March for students enrolled in the following online degrees and certificates:
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
Master of Arts in Diplomacy
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Military History
Master of Business Administration
Master of Civil Engineering
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance
Master of Science in Leadership
Master of Science in Nursing
Certificate in Teaching and Learning
Force of Publication
The statements set forth in this catalog and the catalog supplements are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and Norwich University.
While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, Norwich University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, through means of the catalog supplements, including, but not limited to, academic requirements for graduation and schedules for course offerings, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be made available in the quarterly catalog supplements and through the Registrar's Office.
Students are responsible for keeping themselves apprised of current graduation requirements for their particular degree program(s).
This catalog is prepared to enable prospective and enrolled students, and others, to learn about Norwich University. The catalog is also intended to explain policies, requirements, regulations, and procedures in a manner that will help students progress through the University. Faculty, advisers, and staff at Norwich University will provide assistance, but ultimately the responsibility for compliance with policies, requirements, regulations, and procedures rests with the student.
University Information
Norwich University
College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, Vermont 05663
Phone: 802-485-2567
Student Helpline: 866-NU-GRADS (866-684-7237)
Fax: 802-485-2533
Officers of the Board of Trustees
| Officer of the Board | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Board | Gordon R. Sullivan, BA, MA, DMilS (Hon) |
| Vice Chairman of the Board | Alan F. DeForest, BS |
| Vice Chairman of the Board | Philip L. Soucy, BS, MS |
| Secretary | David J. Whaley, BS, MS |
| Assistant Secretary | Laura Amell |
Norwich University Board of Trustees
| Name | Address | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Keith R. Barrett, BS | Northfield, VT | 2015 |
| Leo A. Brooks, Jr., BA, MPA | McLean, VA | 2017 |
| Paul J. Carrara, BS | Middlebury, VT | 2019 |
| Larry P. Costa, BA | Nottingham, NH | 2018 |
| Peter Dalrymple, BS | Houston, TX | 2018 |
| Alan F. DeForest, BS | Kingston, NY | 2015 |
| Denise M. Donovan, BA | Fairfax, VA | 2017 |
| Philip B. Down, BS, MHA | Ellicott City, MD | 2017 |
| Lorna D. Edmundson, BA, MEd, EdD | Sharon, CT | 2017 |
| John J. Gatti, BS, MS | Woodridge, IL | 2018 |
| Maxine Grad, BA, JD/MSL, JD/MEL | Moretown, VT | 2019 |
| Roberta F. Haney, BS, MS | Nashua, NH | 2019 |
| Wm. Blaine Hawkins, BS, MBA | Charlotte, NC | 2016 |
| Mark M. Kisiel, BA | West Falmouth, MA | 2018 |
| Joel A. Kobert, BA | Hackettstown, NJ | 2015 |
| John C. Koziol, BA, MS | Rockwall, TX | 2019 |
| Larry A. Lang, BS | Warren, PA | 2019 |
| William M. Lasky, BA | Stuart, FL | 2015 |
| J. A. "Yogi" Mangual, BA, MS | Advance, NC | 2019 |
| Douglas M. McCracken, BA, MA, MS | Mooresville, NC | 2016 |
| Richard I. "Butch" Neal, BS, MA | Washington, DC | 2016 |
| E. Miles Prentice, BA, JD | New York, NY | 2017 |
| Martha Rainville, BA | Holly Ridge, NC | 2017 |
| Steve Rippe, BS | Washington, DC | 2016 |
| Richard W. Schneider, BS, MALS, PhD | Northfield, VT | 2017 |
| Philip L. Soucy, BS, MS | Alexandria, VA | 2019 |
| Gordon R. Sullivan, BA, MA, DMilS (Hon) | Alexandria, VA | 2015 |
| Gary F. Terry, BS | Hanover, MA | 2016 |
| Mark D. Thompson, BS, MBA | So. Hamilton, MA | 2018 |
| David G. Warren, BS, MA, MPA, PhD | St. Petersburg, FL | 2018 |
| J. Fred Weintz, Jr., BA, MBA | Riverside, CT | 2015 |
Officers of Administration
| Officer of Administration | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Richard W. Schneider, PhD |
| Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty | Guiyou Huang, PhD |
| Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies | William H. Clements, PhD |
| Vice President, Alumni and Development | David J. Whaley |
| Vice President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management | Frank T. Vanecek, PhD |
| Vice President, Strategic Partnerships | Philip Susmann |
| Chief Administrative Officer | David Magida |
| Chief Financial Officer | Lauren D. Wobby, CPA |
Equal Opportunity
Norwich University is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment to qualified persons. The university admits students without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or qualified disability and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational and other admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices, athletic, and other university administered programs.
Implementation of this policy shall be in compliance with Title IV and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1992; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and other pertinent federal and state non discrimination laws and statutes. Contact Title IX Coordinator, 802-485-2144, or Director of Human Resources, 802-485-2075, with questions, compliance concerns, or discrimination complaints regarding gender equity.