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B.S., M.A., East Carolina University
M.S., Louisiana State University
Graduate Study, University of Michigan
ROBERT S. BUSSOM, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration
B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University
DARRYL L. DALEY, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology
B.A., M.A., Wayne State University
Ph.D., University of Illinois
R. STEVEN FEREBEE, Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., University of Florida
M.A., Ph.D., University of New Mexico
KENNETH V. FINNEY, Professor Emeritus of History
B.S., Eastern Montana College
M.A., Ph.D., Tulane University
JANICE J. FLEMING, Assistant Professor Emerita of Education
B.S., Radford College
M.Ed., Radford University
NANCY FLOYD, Associate Professor Emerita of Computer Information Systems
B.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.B.A., Boston University
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
FRED A. GRISSOM, Professor Emeritus of Religion
A.B., University of Alabama
M.Th., University of Chicago
M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
DAVID A. JONES, Professor Emeritus of History
B.A., Oberlin College
B.D., Union Theological Seminary
M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University
JEFFREY J. KUGLITSCH, Associate Professor Emeritus of Earth Science
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
J.D., Washington University
M.Sc., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

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ALBERT J. LAROSE, Professor Emeritus; Director of the Library
B.A., University of Maryland
M.A., University of Dayton
M.L.S., University of Maryland
L. CAROL LAWRENCE, Professor Emerita of Mathematics
B.A. Ed., M.A. Ed., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
BARBARA L. PERRY-SHELDON, Professor Emerita of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Appalachian State University
Ed.D., University of Georgia
JAY R. QUINAN, Professor Emeritus of Psychology
B.A., Siena College
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., University of Georgia
STANLEY R. SMEDLEY, Associate Professor Emeritus of Business
B.S., Wittenberg University
M.S., North Carolina State University
M.B.A., Clemson University
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
LEVERETT T. SMITH, JR., Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., Middlebury College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota
PATRICIA MATISZ SMITH, Professor Emerita of Business
B.S., Duquesne University
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., Capella University
REXFORD F. TUCKER, Professor Emeritus of Religion
B.A., Oberlin College
B.D., Yale University
Ph.D., Drew University
RICHARD L. WATSON III, Professor Emeritus of History
B.A., Duke University
M.A., Ph.D., Boston University

KATHLEEN R. WILSON, Assistant Professor Emerita of Business
B.A., Lake Forest College
M.B.A., Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

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KATHERINE R. WINSLOW, Professor Emerita; Director of the Library
B.A. Smith College
M.S.L.S., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.B.A., University of Florida

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Written questions about various aspects of student life at Wesleyan
should be addressed to the attention of those listed below:

NATURE OF INQUIRY ADDRESS TO

Academic Affairs............................................Provost

General Information for Prospective
Students, Catalogs, & Course Offering..........Executive Dean of Enrollment

Adult Studies and Professional Program........Executive Dean of Enrollment
Financial Matters...........................................Vice-President of Administration

Gifts, Bequests, Endowments........................Vice-President of College
Advancement

Housing........................................................Director of Residence Life

Student Internships.......................................Associate Dean of Career
Development and Leadership

Publicity, News, General Information............Director of Marketing &
Communications

Scholarships, Loans, Grants, Work Study......Director of Financial Aid

Student Affairs...............................................Dean of Students

Transcripts, Grades, Schedules, Registration...... Registrar

Mailing address for all offices:
NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
3400 N. WESLEYAN BLVD.
ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804-8630

TELEPHONE (AREA CODE 252)
College Switchboard..................................................................252.985.5100
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) Monday-Friday
Sundays, holidays and after hours.............................................252.985.5100
(Information Center—taped message)
Office of Admission (toll-free).................................1.800.488.NCWC (6292)
Mobile Campus Security Office.................................................252.977.7374

EMERGENCY CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS
In the event of severe weather, the President may decide to close the
College. Students are requested to check the College website at ncwc.edu

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and local TV stations for official announcements of the College’s closing or
reopening. In addition, notification may be sent by text, e-mail and voice
mail and a message may be placed on the main campus switchboard at
252.985.5100. Designated emergency personnel will report to maintain
limited campus services.
RESERVING CAMPUS FACILITIES
The Dunn Center offers a variety of spaces that may be rented for
conferences, retreats and many types of special events. Rental information
may be obtained by emailing [email protected] or by calling
252.985.5197. Tickets to events are available through the Belk Box Office,
252.985.5197 or through the College’s website at ncwc.edu.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A Calendar of Events is posted on the College website homepage at
ncwc.edu. Individual campus offices are responsible for adding
their own activities to this electronic calendar.
NEWS RELEASES, THE MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS
The Director of Marketing & Communications strives to publicize campus
news, recognize achievements of faculty, staff and students and maintain
records of news stories about the College. The Director of Marketing &
Communications serves as the College’s liaison with area, state and national
media. All official statements of the College are released through the Director
of Marketing & Communications and should be cleared by the director before
distribution to the media. The Sports Information Director in the Athletics
Department serves as the College’s liaison with the media for matters related to
athletics. Official statements of the College’s athletics program and its activities
are released through the Sports Information Director.

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Index

SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Academic and Professional Organizations....................................................51
Academic Calendar.......................................................................................4
Academic Eligibility Standards....................................................................83
Academic Integrity Policy............................................................................87
Academic Policies........................................................................................68
Academic Programs...........................................................................107, 117
Academic Programs, Policies and Services...................................................58
Academic Services.......................................................................................93
Academic Services - Adult Studies.............................................................108
Academic Standards....................................................................................81
Accessibility Services...................................................................................49
Accounting................................................................................................ 127
Administration and Staff............................................................................239
Admissions.................................................................................................. 15
Adult & Professional Studies.....................................................................102
Alcohol and Controlled Substances Policy...................................................56
Anthropology............................................................................................ 130
Application for Financial Aid.......................................................................28
Art............................................................................................................. 130
Biology...................................................................................................... 131
Biomedical Science....................................................................................138
Board of Trustees.......................................................................................238
Business Administration............................................................................139
Campus......................................................................................................... 7
Campus Life................................................................................................49
Campus Security.........................................................................................47
Campus Visits.............................................................................................21
Career Development & Leadership..............................................................96
Cashier Services..........................................................................................46
Catalog Policy.............................................................................................58
Certificates..........................................................................................62, 104
Certification for Secondary Education (Minor)..........................................167
Charges for Traditional Day Program...........................................................22
Chemistry................................................................................................. 144
Cinema & Media Arts................................................................................148
Class Attendance and Participation..............................................................82
College Life...............................................................................................149
College Store...............................................................................................45
Commitment to the Region.........................................................................14
Communication........................................................................................ 149

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Community Engagement.............................................................................51
Computer Information Systems.................................................................151
Conduct Principles and Regulations............................................................55
Counseling Services.....................................................................................48
Course Audit...............................................................................................20
Courses Fulfilling The Wesleyan Core.........................................................61
Credit by Examination................................................................................76
Credit Hour Policy......................................................................................75
Criminal Justice.........................................................................................155
Cross Enrollment Between Rocky Mound Day Program & Adult Studies...........81
Cybercrime................................................................................................ 155
Degree Requirements...................................................................................58
Degrees Offered...........................................................................................12
Deposits Required.......................................................................................26
Directory................................................................................................... 238
Drug Prevention Program............................................................................56
Earth Science.............................................................................................160
Economics................................................................................................. 161
Education.................................................................................................. 163
Education Courses....................................................................................167
Education Records Policy............................................................................97
Elementary Education...............................................................................165
Endowed and Donated Scholarships...........................................................35
English...................................................................................................... 173
English as a Second Language...................................................................179
English Placement for Entering Students.....................................................67
Enrollment Status........................................................................................33
Entertainment Arts....................................................................................179
Environmental Science..............................................................................181
Executive Leadership.................................................................................218
Exercise Science........................................................................................181
Faculty Emeriti..........................................................................................249
Faculty................................................................................................11, 242
Financial Aid...............................................................................................28
Food Services..............................................................................................45
Foreign Language......................................................................................185
For Your Information................................................................................253
General Academic Complaints Other Than Grades......................................73
General Application Information and Requirements....................................15
General Science.........................................................................................185
Geography................................................................................................. 186
Grading System...........................................................................................70
Graduate Academic Programs....................................................................115
Graduate Degrees.................................................................................64,104

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Graduation and Commencement.................................................................64
Greek Life....................................................................................................51
Health Services............................................................................................44
Health Promotion......................................................................................186
Healthcare Administration.........................................................................189
High School Juniors and Seniors.................................................................20
Hispanic Studies........................................................................................191
History...................................................................................................... 192
Honorary Societies......................................................................................52
Honorary Society - Adult Studies..............................................................110
Honors................................................................................................75, 196
How to Apply for Admission - Adult Studies.............................................107
Human Resource Management..................................................................196
Humanities................................................................................................ 197
Identification Cards.....................................................................................46
Immunization Requirements.......................................................................20
Institutional Assessment and Effectiveness...................................................65
Intended Student Outcomes........................................................................60
Intercollegiate Athletics...............................................................................55
International Adult Program Students.......................................................106
International Student Services.....................................................................44
International Students.................................................................................18
Internship Program.....................................................................................64
Internships................................................................................................ 197
Intramural Sports and Recreation................................................................49
Journalism................................................................................................. 173
Leadership................................................................................................. 217
Liberal Studies...........................................................................................198
Library........................................................................................................ 93
Logistics and Supply Chain Management..................................................198
Majors.................................................................................................68, 104
Marketing.................................................................................................. 199
Master of Business Administration.............................................................120
Master of Criminal Justice.........................................................................123
Mathematics.............................................................................................. 200
Middle Grades Education..........................................................................165
Military Science.........................................................................................204
Military Tuition Assistance...........................................................................27
Minors.................................................................................................64, 104
Music ....................................................................................................... 209
Music Organizations....................................................................................54
Music Production......................................................................................210
New Freshmen............................................................................................17
New Student Orientation............................................................................94

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Non-Degree Students..................................................................................19
Non-Grade Related Academic Complaint Procedure....................................70
Nursing (RN to BSN).................................................................................211
Nutrition................................................................................................... 216
Organizational Leadership.........................................................................217
Other Fees and Charges..............................................................................23
Philosophy................................................................................................ 220
Physics...................................................................................................... 221
Political Science.........................................................................................222
Post Office...................................................................................................46
Psychology................................................................................................ 226
Public Administration...............................................................................230
Public Health............................................................................................230
Readmission................................................................................................ 20
Religious Life...............................................................................................12
Religious Studies.......................................................................................230
Repeating Courses.......................................................................................81
Required Admission Forms and Information...............................................17
Residence Halls...........................................................................................47
Residence Life.............................................................................................46
Responsibility for Accidents........................................................................47
Revisions in Financial Aid Awards...............................................................41
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy..........................................................33
Silver Scholars Program.......................................................................68, 106
Sociology................................................................................................... 233
Special Academic Programs.........................................................................65
Special Admission Information and Requirements.......................................19
Special Admission Information and Requirements-Adult Studies...............107
Special Education......................................................................................167
Special Education Courses.........................................................................171
Sports Administration...............................................................................236
Statement of Mission, Vision and Core Values.............................................10
Student Affairs.............................................................................................44
Student and Employee Assistance................................................................56
Student Conduct.........................................................................................57
Student Employment Program....................................................................33
Student Entertainment & Activities Team....................................................50
Student Government...................................................................................50
Student Military Deployment Policy............................................................80
Student Organizations.................................................................................50
Student Newspaper.....................................................................................54
Student Responsibility and Exceptions........................................................21
Student Success Center...............................................................................94
Theatre...................................................................................................... 236

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Title II Report............................................................................................173
Tobacco Free Campus.................................................................................57
Transfer Applicants......................................................................................16
Transfer Credit for Current Students...........................................................93
Transfer Students.........................................................................................18
Tuition and Fees..........................................................................................22
Tuition and Fees - Adult Studies................................................................112
Types of Financial Aid.................................................................................28
Undergraduate Academic Programs...........................................................127
Verification Policy........................................................................................42
Veterans Benefits.........................................................................................27
Violations of Civil Laws and College Regulations.........................................57
Visiting Students.........................................................................................19
Visual Arts.................................................................................................130
Wesleyan Core.............................................................................................59
Wesleyan Theatre........................................................................................54
When to Apply............................................................................................15
Withdrawal and Course Drops....................................................................77
Withdrawals and Title IV (Federal) Refunds................................................40
Writing...................................................................................................... 173
Writing Center............................................................................................94
Writing Intensive Courses...........................................................................59

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This catalog is the official handbook of North Carolina Wesleyan
College for the 2021 - 2022 academic year and contains the policies,
regulations and programs which will guide and govern your program.
The information contained herein is both true and correct in content
and policy; however, the College reserves the right to make changes
in regulations, courses, fees and matters of policy included in this
publication as circumstances may dictate.
The catalog should not be construed as constituting a contract
between the College and any person.

North Carolina Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital
status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in administration
of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan
programs and athletic and other school administered programs.

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Revised 06/18/2021

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