What's new for 2008-2009

Keene State College reviews the information published in the Keene State College Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog on a continuous basis. This process may result in annual revisions to the list of academic programs available, academic program requirements, courses, College policies, procedures, and resources. Revisions typically reflect a modification of existing information, but may include additions and deletions as Keene State College faculty and staff implement the adjustments necessary to more effectively fulfill the mission of Keene State College.

Catalog revisions potentially impact students, faculty, and staff. This list of revisions is intended to assist students and advisors to quickly identify the most significant changes that become effective with the 2008-09 Keene State College Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog.

The most significant revisions include:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training has been added beginning Fall 2008.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science has been added beginning Fall 2008.
• A clarification of the requirements to fulfill the Integrative Studies Program has been included in this catalog. The ISP has expanded its course offerings at the lower and upper levels.
• Health Science has made some changes in the Nutrition Option involving admission to the program.

The Graduate Program at Keene State College has had numerous changes to ensure consistency across programs and to delineate new expectations for prospective students’ prior experience. Some of these changes include: prefix change to EDUC with replacement of some courses by new updated courses and changes in the admission requirements into the various tracks within the Graduate Program.

Keene State College, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran’s status, handicap, or sexual orientation in any of its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding this policy should be made to the affirmative action officer, who is also the director of Human Resource Management. Students with special needs may contact the associate vice president for Student Affairs. When necessary, class locations are changed to accommodate the requests of students with disabilities. Further inquiries may also be addressed to: Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20201.

This catalog contains policies, programs, and procedures of Keene State College in effect at the time of preparation: January 2008. Keene State College reserves the right to change any of its rules and regulations at any time, including those relating to admission, instruction, and graduation. The right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course content, change the calendar, and impose or increase tuition or other fees similarly is reserved. All changes are effective at such times as the proper authorities determine and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are already enrolled in the College. The provisions of this catalog are not, and should not be construed to be, a contract between the student and the College.

As part of an ongoing effort to insure the accuracy and effectiveness of the information printed in the catalog, questions, concerns, and suggestions regarding catalog content should be directed to Jack Sears at jsears@keene.edu, 603-358-2183, or MS 2600.