schiller international university schiller international university; ma, university of heidelberg....

SCHILLER INTERNATIONAL

UNIVERSITY

One World, One University

CAMPUSES

LARGO, FLORIDA - UNITED STATES HEIDELBERG - GERMANY

MADRID - SPAIN PARIS - FRANCE

CATALOG SUPPLEMENT

2013 – 2014

JUNE 11, 2013 EDITION

http://www.schiller.edu/

SCHILLER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

2013 – 2014 CATALOG SUPPLEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

Page

FACULTY

Florida / Online Education 1

Heidelberg, Germany 4

Madrid, Spain 5

Paris, France

7

ACADEMIC CALENDAR: 2013 and 2014 8 TUITION AND FEES

12

PAYMENT INFORMATION 14 CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION 15 ADDENDUM – CATALOG UPDATES

Undergraduate 17

Graduate 20

CATALOG CHANGES

Any action by the faculty, the administration, or the Board of Trustees that is duly

announced to the student body will supersede any statement published in this

catalog or, if not published in the catalog, will have the same status as a published

statement. This catalog is effective when published and supersedes all prior

catalogs.

The University reserves the right to repeal, delete, change or amend any policies,

regulations, and provisions contained in this publication and may withdraw or

modify any information contained herein.

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL

UNIVERSITY 2013 – 2014 CATALOG SUPPLEMENT

1

FLORIDA FACULTY

Felix Adler, MSD in Business Administration, Central Michigan University; BS in

Business Administration, Central Michigan University; Associate in General

Studies, Macomb Community College.

Lewis Alston, MBA, MA, Keller Graduate School of Management; BA, University

of North Carolina.

John Bertalan, EdD, EdS, MA, Florida Atlantic University; BA, Seton Hall University.

Adam Capparelli, MS, University of South Florida ; BA, University of South Florida.

Alisa Carmichael, MS, Western Kentucky University; BA, Florida State University.

Jose Carmona, EdM, MA, Columbia University; BA, Drew University.

Karen Cohen, MPH, University of California at Berkley; BSc, Virginia Tech.

Audra Craig-Walker, Doctorate of Business Administration, Columbia

Southern University; MBA, Everest University; BS in Management/Human

Resources, Park College; Associate in Business Management, Phillips Junior

College.

Sheila Dean, DSc, Hawthorn University; MS, University of Rhode Island; BS,

Rutgers University.

Michael Donovan, PhD, Case Western Reserve University; MA, St. Mary’s

University; BA, Rutgers University.

Jennifer Dunn, MFA, California State University at Long Beach; BA, San Francisco

State University.

Jennifer Egrie, Doctorate in International Business, Argosy University; MBA,

Webster University; BA in Business Administration and Economics, Eckerd

College.

Tom Evans, DBA, MBA, Argosy University; BA, St. Leo University; AS St.

Petersburg College.

Nikki Follis, MBA, Baker College; BS, Saint Leo University.

Tami Ford, MA, The Ohio State University; BA, Youngstown State University.

Michele Geigle, PhD, Barry University; MBA, BS, University of South Florida; BA

Central Connecticut.

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


2

Angelique Goliday, PhD, Walden University; MPA, Walden University; MBA, Franklin

University; BA, Ohio State University.

Vasil Hadzi-Jordanov, MBA, Schiller International University; BA, Schiller

International University.

Santhosh Happy Nook, PhD, MS, Tashkent State Agricultural University; M.BA,

Schiller International University; BS, Central Washington State University.

Gerald Heideman, ABD, MBA Kent State University, MSE, Engineering, University of

Akron; BSME, University of Wisconsin.

Judith Horvath, PhD, EdS, Nova Southeastern University; MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson

University, BS, Lehigh University.

Chris Howell, MBA, Salem Inernational University; BA, Utah State University.

Ann Marie Kappel, PhD, Walden University; MBA, Regis University; BS, St. Francis

College.

Gwen Kearns, BS, University of Tulsa; AS, University of Bridgeport; AS, Nasson

College.

Jennifer Kelso, MBA, Saint Leo University, Florida; BA in Management, Saint

Leo University, Virginia.

Rita Kiry-Ryan, MBA in International Business, St. Louis University; BS in

Marketing, St. Louis University.

John Kroll, PhD, MA, BA, Cornell University; MA, University of California;

MSc, London School of Economics, London, England.

Henry Lachapelle, MBA, Webster University, BA Politics, University of Massachusetts.

Michael Laverty, MBA, DeVry University; BA, University of Notre Dame.

James Lerch, MBA, Wilmington College; MEd, University of Delaware; BS,

Chemical Engineering University of Cincinnati.

Roxana Levin, MA, University of South Florida; BS, Instituto Superior del

Profesorado Tecnico, Argentina.

Albert Mallah, MD, SABA University School of Medicine; BS, Brooklyn College.

Mohammed (Simon) Morabih, MBA in International Business, Schiller

International University, Florida; BS in Information Technology, ISERT-

Morocco.

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


3

Sonja Noesen, MA, College of St. Scholastica; BS, College of St. Scholastica; BA,

National College of Education.

Brain Nordmann, MBA, University of Phoenix, Arizona; BS in Chemistry,

Elmhurst College.

Victor Nunez, PhD, North Central University; MS, Rutgers University; BS,

Technological University, Columbia, South America.

Valerie Palazzolo, MA, BA, University of South Florida.

Michael Poliquin, MBA, BS, St. Louis University.

Suzy Pounds, MBA in Accounting, Gardner-Webb University; BA in

Accounting, University of Georgia.

Watson Ragin, MBA, East Carolina University; BS, South Carolina State

University.

Emman Randazzo, MA in History, University of Illinois-Chicago; MS in History,

University of Illinois-Chicago; BA in History, University of Illinois-Chicago.

Daniel Rease, MS, BS, University of Maryland University College.

Mark Roby, MSN, University of South Florida; MBA in Human Resources, University of

Phoenix; BS in Nursing, George Mason University; BS in Psychology, Virginia Tech.

Ann Marie Scholl, MBA, Lawrence Technological University; BA, Central Michigan

University; BS, Central Michigan University.

Erik Scott, MS, University of South Florida; BS, University of South Florida; AA, St.

Petersburg College.

Edward Shaughnessy, MBA, Schiller International University; BBA, Pace University;

AAS, Westchester Community College.

Basil Smith, MBA, St. Thomas University; BS, Barry University.

Nathan St. John, MA, Marian University; MA, Indiana University; MA, Miami

University; BA, Miami University; BS, Miami University.

Metodija Stojanovski, PhD, MBA, BSEE, University of Cyril and Methodius.

Larry Wagar, CPA; BS, Ferris State College.

Robin Watkins, Executive Juris Doctor, Concord School of Law of Kaplan

University in Los Angeles, California; MBA in Public Administration with

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


4

concentration in Human Resource Management, University of West Georgia; BA

in Broadcast Communications, University of Florida; Certificate of study in

Distance Education Administration and Management, Capella University.

Elizabeth Weimer, JD, Michigan State University; BA, Georgetown University.

Igor Yatskar, Post-Graduate Certificate, Novosibrisk University; MS, Polytechnic

Institute; BS Polytechnic Institute.

HEIDELBERG FACULTY

Gerhard Bleifuß, Professor (International Relations – PT), Dr. Phil. University of

Mannheim; Staatsexamen, University of Mannheim.

John F. Booth, (Psychology) Diplompsychologe, University of Mannheim;

B.A. University of Maryland.

Patrick Dua, Professor (International Relations – PT), Dr. Phil. University of

Heidelberg; MA University of Heidelberg.

Matthew Hartman, (English, International Relations, Political Science), Ph.D. The John

Hopkins University; B.A. University of California, Berkeley

Michael Hayes, Instructor (International Business, Statistics -PT), MIM, American

Graduate School of Management, Glendale, AZ; MA Pennsylvania State University; BA

Northwestern Univerrsity.

Hubert Hieke, (Economics, Finance, Business Adminsitration), Ph.D. Economics,

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.A. Economics, Western Illinois University,

Macomb; Certificate in Economics, University of Mannheim

Barry D. Lee, Associate Professor (Mathematics – PT) Diplom-Mathematiker,

University of Heidelberg; BS, St. Andrew’s College.

Helmut Less, Professor ( Economics – PT ) Dr. Rer. Pol., Diplom-Volkswirt,

University of Heidelberg.

Nicolle Macho, Professor (International Relations, Business Administration – PT ) PhD,

University of South Carolina at Columbia; MA, BA, State University of New York, Stony

Brook, MBA Schiller International University.

Derrick Mitchell, Assistant Professor (Business Administration – PT), MSc

(Hons), University of Strathclyde; BSc, University of Edinburgh.

Hartmut Schwarzkopf, Professor ( Business Law – FT) Dr. Jur., University of

Heidelberg.; JD, New England Law School; BA Wagner College

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


5

Catherine Helen Sweeney, Assistant Professor (German – PT) BA (Hons)

University of Manchester. Additional Studies at the University of Heidelberg.

Harvey Utech, Professor (Business Administration – PT ) M.BA, American

University, Washington, D.C.; DS, MS, BS Massachusetts Institute of

Technology.

Angela Weil, Associate Professor ( Business Administration, Marketing – PT)

MBA, Schiller International University; MA, University of Heidelberg.

Patricia Zamalloa-Hügel, Assistant Professor ( Economics – PT ) Certificado

Economista, Bachiller en Ciencias Sociales, Catholic University of Peru; Additional

studies at the University of Heidelberg.

MADRID FACULTY

Alexandra Aaron, Associate Professor, (International Business, Economics)

Masters, Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles de Madrid; BBA Schiller International

University – Madrid.

Edgar Barroso, Associate Professor, (Marketing, Management, Business) MBA, Lake

Forest Graduate School of Management; BBA, Schiller International University –

Paris.

Noel Byrne, Professor (Business) MIAA,University College – Cork; BBA, Trinity

College – Dublin.

Javier Echeverría, Assistant Professor (Telecommunication, Information

Technology) BS, E.T.S Ingenieros de Telecomunicación, Bilbao.

María Felix, Associate Professor, (Math, Statistics) MS, University of Kentucky –

Lexington; BA University of Missouri – Columbia.

Alberto Fuentes, Associate Professor (Business Administration ) MBA, Albany State

University; MS, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Embry Riddle Aeronautical

University.

Joan Fulton, Associate Professor (Marketing, History), MBA, Columbia

University; BA Standford University.

Jesús Galván, Professor (Telecommunication, Information Technolgy) PhD E.T.S.

Ingenieros de Telecomunicación, Madrid.

Laurence Heglar, Professor (Psychology) PhD, MA, Wayne State University; BA,

Oakland University.

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


6

Rafael Juan y Seva, Associate Professor (Finance), BBA, California Miramar

University; MS, Centro de Estudios Tributarios, Madrid.

Elena Jiménez-Arellano, Associate Professor (Business, Economics, Finance),

EMBA, IESE Madrid; BS, Universidad Complutense Madrid.

Eduardo Kehyaian, Associate Professor, (Economics, Finance), MA,

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; MBA, The University of Michigan.

Patricia McErlain, Professor (Translation and Linguistics), PhD, University of

Wolverhampton; MEd, University of Manchester; BA, University of Manchester.

Paloma Mesonero, Associate Professor (Spanish, Linguistics), Licenciatura,

Universidad Autónoma, Madrid.

Julia Moreno, Professor (Economics, International Relations), PhD, Universidad

Complutense, Madrid; MA, Escuela Diplomática, Madrid; Licenciatura,

Universidad Complutense, Madrid.

Aranzuzu Narbona, Professor, (Economics), PhD, Institut d’etudes politiques de

Paris and the University of Acalá; DEA, Universidad de Acalá; Licenciatura,

Universidad de Alcalá.

Grace Obado, Assistant Professor (International Relations, Political Science)

Licenciatura, Universidad Complutense-Madrid.

José B. Pinto, Associate Professor (Communication), MA, New York

University; BA, Tel Aviv University.

Alexandra Rengel, Professor, (Law), JD, Boston University; BA Mount

Holyoke College.

Sylvia Rohlfer, Professor (Business, Industrial Relations) PhD, Warwick Business

School; MA, Warwick Business School; BA, University of Konstanz; BA, Federal

University for Applied Adm Science Mannheim.

Susan Sartarelli, Professor, (Art) MA, University of Iowa; MFA, University of

Iowa; BA, Denison University.

Duncan Shaw, Professor (International Relations and Diplomacy) PhD, University

of London; BA (Hons), University of Leicester.

Fernando de Vicente, Doctor in Law, ICADE; Executive MBA, IESE;

Degree in Law, ICADE; Bachelor in Business Administration, Coventry

University.

PARIS FACULTY

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


7

Souha Akiki-Svahn, Professor (Business Administration – FT) PhD in International

Relations and Diplomacy, Ecole des Hautes Internationales. MBA, BBA, Schiller

International University, Paris.

Richard Comfort, JD in Law, Georgetown University, Law Center, Washington D.C.

Sylvia Cassel, MBA in Management Baruch University NY; BS in Education State

University of NY, Potsdam

Thierry Coville , PhD in Economics and Finance Universite de Paris X

Maria Ferre, BA in Chemistry Mills College, MSc in Mathematics: The Open

University.

Platov Ilya, (International Relations and Diplomacy – PT) PhD, Universite La

Sorbonne Paris IV.

Régis Maubrey, Assistant Professor (Science & Society – PT) PhD in Interdisciplinary

Studies , University Paris X.

Cyril Nehmé, (Business), BBA, MBA Schiller International University, Paris

Fabrizio Veneziano, MA Philosophy, MS Library

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


8

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

JANUARY 2013

January 1 – Holiday/Campus Closed

January 1 - 6 – Break

January 7 - Classes start

FEBRUARY 2013

February 1- Classes finish

February 1 - Orientation/Registration

February 4 - Classes begin

MARCH 2013

March 1 – Classes finish

March 1 - Orientation/Registration

March 4 - Classes begin

March 29 - Classes finish


APRIL 2013

April 1 - Classes begin

April 26 - Classes finish

April 26 - Orientation/Registration

April 27 - GRADUATION


MAY 2013

May 24 – Classes finish

May 24 - Orientation/Registration

May 27 – Holiday/Campus Closed

May 28 - Classes begin

JUNE 2013

June 21 - Classes finish

June 21 - Orientation/Registration

June 24 - 30 – Break

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


9

JULY 2013

July 1 - 7 – Break

July 4 and 5 - Holiday/Campus Closed

July 8 - Classes begin

AUGUST 2013

August 2 - Classes finish

August 2 - Orientation/Registration

August 5 - Classes begin



SEPTEMBER 2013

September 2 - Holiday/Campus Closed

September 3 - Classes begin

September 27 - Classes finish

September 27 - Orientation/Registration


OCTOBER 2013

October 25 - Classes finish

October 25 - Orientation/Registration

October 28 - Classes begin

NOVEMBER 2013

November 22 - Classes finish

November 22 - Orientation/Registration

November 25 - Classes begin

November 27 and 28 - Holiday/Campus Closed

DECEMBER 2013

December 20 - Classes finish

December 20 - Orientation/Registration

December 24 and 25 - Holiday/Campus Closed

December 23 – 31 - Break

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


10

JANUARY 2014

January 1 – Holiday/Campus Closed

January 6 - Classes start

January 31 – Classes finish

January 31 – Orientation/Registration

FEBRUARY 2014

February 3- Classes begin

February 28 - Classes finish

February 28 – Orientation/Registration

MARCH 2014

March 3 - Classes begin

March 28 - Classes finish


March 31 – Classes begin

APRIL 2014

April 25 - Classes finish

April 25 - Orientation/Registration

April 26 - GRADUATION


MAY 2014

May 23 – Classes finish

May 23 - Orientation/Registration

May 26 – Holiday/Campus Closed

May 27 - Classes begin

JUNE 2014

June 20 - Classes finish

June 20 - Orientation/Registration

June 23 - 30 – Break

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


11

JULY 2014

July 1 - 6 – Break

July 3 and 4 - Holiday/Campus Closed

July 7 - Classes begin

AUGUST 2014



August 4 - Classes begin



SEPTEMBER 2014

September 1 - Holiday/Campus Closed


September 26 - Classes finish

September 26 - Orientation/Registration


OCTOBER 2014

October 24 - Classes finish

October 24 - Orientation/Registration

October 27 - Classes begin

NOVEMBER 2014

November 21 - Classes finish

November 21 - Orientation/Registration

November 24 - Classes begin

November 27 and 28 - Holiday/Campus Closed

DECEMBER 2014

December 19 - Classes finish

December 19 - Orientation/Registration

December 22 – 31 - Break

December 25 and 26 - Holiday/Campus Closed

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


12

TUITION AND FEES

LARGO, FLORIDA and ONLINE

This Bulletin is an integral part of the University’s Academic Catalog. The tuition changes

published herein become effective September 1, 2013.

Undergraduate Programs, except Nursing Program:

Tuition – per credit hour …………………………………………………………. $590.00

*Undergraduate Nursing Program – RN:

Tuition – per credit hour…………………………………………………………. $715.00

Graduate Programs - MBA:

Tuition – per credit hour …………………………………………………………. $775.00

Other Fees:

Application Fee …………………………………………………………………... $ 20.00

Student Activity Fee per term ……………………………………………………. $100.00

Transcript Fees – Official Transcripts …………………………………………… $ 5.00

Credit by examination fee – UG as per field of study – per credit hour …………. $590.00 / $715.00

Credit by examination fee – Graduate as per field of study – per credit hour …… $775.00

Auditing Fee – UG as per field of study – per credit hour ………………………. $590.00 / $715.00

Auditing Fee – Graduate as per field of study – per credit hour ………………… $775.00

Withdrawal Fee – official and unofficial student withdrawals ………………….. $100.00

Courier Fee – International students (base cost) …………………………………. $ 65.00

*Note: Certain programs have additional fees.

Nursing students will be responsible for costs associated with Physical Exam and

Immunizations; Professional Liability Insurance; and TEAS testing (only for third

attempt).

BUNDLED RATES:

Starting May 28, 2013, the existing rates of 2012-13 will be billed on a bundled package

basis which includes tuition, general fees and books for all new and continuing students.

New rates will be incorporated effective September 1, 2013 on a pro-rata basis for all

continuing students.

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


13

Heidelberg, Madrid and Paris Campuses

Schedule of Tuition and Fees

2013 – 2014

US and Non-US Citizens

This Catalog Bulletin is an integral part of the University’s Academic Catalog. The

information published herein is effective September 1, 2013

Other Fees

Application Fee € 50

Student Insurance Consult each campus for details

Student Activity Fees € 40 / Month or €160 / Term

Transcript Fee € 20

Visa/Immigration Fees **

Credit by Exam per Credit Hour € 405 UG / € 520 G

Audit Fee per Credit Hour € 405 UG / € 520 G

Withdrawal Fee € 81

Graduation Fee € 81

Thesis Fee € 520

*All tuition and fees are due and payable before arrival in country or on

campus, unless other arrangements have been made and specifically

approved in writing by the President or Chief Financial Officer of

Schiller International University.

** Actual costs will be passed through to the student.

International tuition and fees are non-refundable.

As of May 28, 2013, the existing rates for 2012-13 will be billed on a bundled basis that

includes tuition and general fees for all new and continuing students. New tuition rates will

be effective September 1, 2013 and applied on a pro rata basis for all continuing students.

Undergraduate

Graduate

Tuition

Per Credit Hour

€ 405

€ 520

Credits

3

3

Tuition Per Course

€1,215

€ 1,560

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


14

PAYMENT INFORMATION

TERMS OF PAYMENT

NOTE: Applicants should verify payment instructions with the Bursar at the specific campus of

interest.

Students are required to pay 100 percent of their estimated amount due for the semester at least

one week prior to the first scheduled day of class. Some European campuses may require an

advance payment to cover at least two semesters in advance, for immigration purposes.

Applicants and Students should check with the Admissions Representative at their campus of

interest for details.

Payment may be made in cash; by check; by wire transfer; or by VISA, MasterCard, American

Express or Discover Card [Some European campuses cannot accept checks from foreign banks

and are unable to accept all credit cards. Applicants and Students should check with the Bursar at

their campus of interest for credit card or wire transfer options. Some additional fees for credit

card payments may be applied at European campuses.] Questions regarding payment should be

directed to the Bursar’s Office.

A Credit Card Mail Charge Authorization form can be requested at each campus or

downloaded on the University’s website at www.schiller.edu. In addition to handling these

charges by mail, students can also present their credit cards to the Campus Bursars. Charges

assessed by banks on foreign checks or on bank transfers will be charged to the students’

accounts.

All payments by check or bank transfer must always include student name, term of study and

campus attendance. Only Tuition and Fees as scheduled in the current Catalog Supplement will

be accepted. Excess funds for living expenses and/or housing should not be transferred to the

University.

Any student who is delinquent financially will not be permitted to register, audit or attend

classes, or graduate until all charges are paid. SIU reserves the right not to release transcripts,

grades, diplomas, or other records for any student who has an outstanding account balance, is

delinquent, or is in default on a payment plan.

If a student with an outstanding balance on his/her account were to separate from the institution

through withdrawal or suspension, that student remains responsible for the account balance in

full. If the account remains unpaid, then it will be sent to collections.

It is the responsibility of the student or parent to send payments promptly according to the Schedule

of Tuition and Fees. Checks should note the name of the student and the campus he or she will be

attending. All fees must have been paid one week prior to the start of classes in order for the student

to register on the day of Registration. A Late Fee applies for all students who do not pay the full

semester tuition by this due date.

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


15

Delayed payment of fees is possible only after a promissory note has been signed and authorized by

the Campus Bursar prior to registration day. Students should also consider incidental costs for

books, personal laundry service, independent travel, clothing and other items that vary according to

individual needs and preferences.

CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION

LARGO, FLORIDA – US Toll Free in US: 1-800-261-9751

8560 Ulmerton Road Outside of US: +1 727.474.4080

Largo, Florida 33771 Fax: 1-727-734-0359

Michele Geigle President

Angela Carney Provost

Shanel Alexander Admissions Representative

Phillip Clark Admissions Representative

Jeanne Grossman Librarian

Kris Haas Campus Registrar

Ann Jette Receptionist

John Llauget Counselor

Elizabeth Muller Financial Aid Advisor

Sonja Noesen Nursing Faculty

Linda Riordan Executive Assistant / Bursar

Mark Roby Director of Nursing

Dave Walker Career Services Advisor

Carl Wyatt IT System Administrator

HEIDELBERG – GERMANY Phone: 49 (0) 6221 4581-0

Zollhofgarten 1 Fax: 49 (0) 6221 42647426

69115 Heidelberg

Germany

Thomas Leibrecht Chairman

Michael Reynon

Heidi Harrison

Campus Director

Reception, Student Services, Bursar

Andreas Heinemann Librarian

Dr. Nicolle Macho Chair, Graduate Programs, Academic Advisor

Valerie Rouse Assistant Director, Marketing & Admissions

Robert Scott Director of Studies, Registrar, Financial Aid Advisor

Ben Timmons Assistant Director, Marketing & Admissions

Monika Weuster Administrative Assistant, Career Officer

OPEN Business Manager, Accountant

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


16

MADRID – SPAIN Phone: 34 91 448 2488

Calle Serrano 156 Fax: 34 91 445 2110

Plaza de la República Argentina

Madrid 28002

Manuel Alonso-Puig, PhD Campus Director

Isabel Campbell Deputy Campus Director, Registrar, Head of

Studies, Financial Aid

Alexandre Chernavin Business Manager, Bursar

Kasia Kwiatkowska Enrolling Director of Admissions

Ignacio Lopez-Meseguer

de Esteban

Systems Administrator

Paloma Mesonero Campus Secretary, Housing, Activities, Careers

Beatriz Ovejero Librarian

Luis Plaza Admissions

Teresa Turiel Admissions

PARIS – FRANCE Phone: 33 0 145 38 5601

9, Rue Yvart Fax: 33 0 145 38 5430

75015 Paris

Souha Akiki Campus Director, Programs Advisor

Christiane Lord Registrar, Financial Aid Advisor

Anna Marcikic Assistant to the Director

Malik Zahid Mehmood Director of Admissions

Cyril Nehmé Bursar, Career Counselor

Claire Pouchard Admission Advisor

Fabrizio Veneziano Librarian, IT Manager

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


17

ADDENDUM

UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG UPDATES

For information about catalog updates for 2011 and 2012, refer to the November 2012 version

of the Schiller Catalog Supplement.

April 11, 2013: Removed all references, curricula, and course descriptions for these

discontinued programs-

Criminal Justice – AS degree

Medical Assistance – AS degree

Paralegal Studies – AS degree

June 11, 2013: Removed all references, curriculum and course descriptions for the

discontinued AS degree program for Pharmacy Technician. This program was formerly

discontinued effective May 15, 2013.

Page 21: Revision of section regarding Insurance

Former Policy: Students are required to carry health and accident insurance. This insurance is

issued either through the University or through an independent provider. Coverage by an

independent provider must be similar to the insurance available through the University. The

insurance policy must remain in effect during the entire time a student is enrolled in SIU courses.

Schiller International University is not responsible for students’ lost or stolen personal property.

Students are encouraged to take out insurance to cover the loss of personal belongings.

Students at European campuses may register with the National Health Insurance department in

each respective country. Students enrolled on European campuses are also encouraged to take

out insurance to cover the loss of personal belongings. Applicants should consult with the

campus of interest for more information.

New Policy: Students are encouraged to maintain personal health and accident insurance

through an employer or independent provider. The University does not provide any type of

insurance coverage for students. Students at European campuses may register with the National

Health Insurance department in each respective country.


Students are encouraged to take out personal insurance to cover the loss of belongings.

Page 48: Change of Registration policy revised February 20, 2013

Former Policy: Students wishing to make a change in registration must complete and

submit to the Registrar’s office a Change of Registration form. In all cases, students wishing

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


18

to register for a course after the beginning of the semester must obtain the course instructor

or program advisor’s written permission. Students are permitted to drop or add during the

first three days of the course. U.S. students utilizing Financial Aid must meet with the

Financial Aid Administer to assess the consequences of their change. International students

will not be reimbursed (See Refund Policy).

New Policy: Students wishing to make a change in registration must contact the Registrar’s

office. Students are permitted to enroll in courses only during the first four days of the

course. New, continuing, or re-entry students may enroll no later than 11:59 pm on

Thursday of the first week of classes. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the

Chancellor.

Page 51: Credit by Examination policy revised April 15, 2013

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

Internal credit by examination (testing out of a course) is not accepted as a method to satisfy

course completion requirements. However, the University will accept official passing College-

Level Examination Program (CLEP) results completed within the last seven (7) years for

language courses – French, German, and Spanish – to satisfy foreign language requirements.

CLEP results for subject areas other than foreign languages cannot be used to satisfy University

course requirements.

Page 51: Experiential Learning policy revised April 10, 2013 to comply with DoD MOU

regarding students who are Veterans

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Experiential learning must be documented with a portfolio prepared by the student to

demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes. The portfolio must be submitted electronically

and must provide appropriate, corroborated evidence of the claimed learning. Impartial,

objective references who can attest to the experiential learning must be provided to enable the

University to substantiate claims.

Experiential learning will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For the student’s prior

experiential learning to be considered for transfer credit, the student must submit his/her

portfolio before the last day of the first semester of attendance.

Page 52: Addition statement included in Maximum Transfer Credit policy to address transfer

credit for Experiential Learning revised April 10, 2013 to comply with DoD MOU regarding

students who are Veterans

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


19

MAXIMUM TRANSFER CREDITS

The maximum transfer credits for experiential learning is one-half of the transfer credits for the

degree program. For the associate degree, the maximum is 15 credit hours. For the bachelor’s

degree, the maximum is 30 credit hours.

Page 52: Residential Requirements added April 10, 2013

RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The following degree programs have significant residential requirements: the AS in Nursing; AS

in International Hospitality and Tourism Management; BA in International Economics.

This procedure is to be completed within 20 calendar days. If a grade change is approved, the

University will ensure the change is recorded in the student’s official academic record.

Page 54 - 56: New Grievance Policies added to identify process for addressing Course-specific

grievances and General grievances on April 10, 2013

OTHER GRIEVANCES

Final Grade Appeals: If a student’s grievance relates to appeal of a final grade, the University

policy for appealing a final grade for a course applies (see Final Grade Appeals policy above).

For other matters that the student wishes to address formally with the University, the following

steps are to be followed.

Course-specific Grievances (NEW Policy)

Steps *Time Frame

1- The student will contact the instructor of record listed in the syllabus either in person or via email stating the concern as clearly, specifically, and briefly as possible.

Within 10 business days following the event

2- The instructor provides a response to the student that identifies a decision to resolve the matter.

Within 3 business days

3- If the student wishes to appeal the instructor’s decision, he/she may submit an appeal by email to the Dean of the school or the Director of the program.


4- The Dean/Director will reply by email with a decision with respect to the appeal.


SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


20

5- If the student wishes to appeal the Dean’s or Director’s decision, he/she may appeal to the Provost by email.


6- The Provost will reply to the student by email with a decision with respect to the appeal.


7- If the student wishes to appeal the Provost’s decision, he/she may appeal to the President or Chancellor by email.


8- The President or Chancellor will reply by email with a final decision with respect to the appeal. The President’s or Chancellor’s decision is final.


*Time Frame: depending on the complexity of the issue and staff availability to respond, the

response times from University personnel may vary. All efforts will be made to resolve course-

specific grievances within 21 days of notification from the student.

General Grievances (NEW Policy)

Steps *Time Frame

1- The student contacts the Dean or Director either in person or via email stating the concern as clearly, specifically, and briefly as possible.













response times from University personnel may vary. All efforts will be made to resolve general

grievances within 15 days of notification from the student.

Exception Processing for Course-specific and Other Grievances (NEW Policy)

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


21

If the grievance involves any person listed above, the student shall begin with the next higher

person listed. For example, if the matter relates directly to the student’s interaction with the

Dean or Director, then the student will begin the process with a statement to the Provost, either

in person or by email.

Page 56: Point of Contact for Service Members added April 10, 2013 to comply with DoD MOU


POINT OF CONTACT FOR SERVICE MEMBERS

The Registrar serves as the primary point of contact for Service members seeking information

about available, appropriate academic counseling, financial aid counseling, and student support

services. The Registrar will direct students to other University offices with specialized

knowledge as may be necessary.

GRADUATE CATALOG UPDATES

For information about catalog updates for 2011 and 2012, refer to the November 2012 version

of the Schiller Catalog Supplement.

Page 19: Revision of section regarding Insurance

Former Policy: Students are required to carry health and accident insurance. This insurance is

issued either through the University or through an independent provider. Coverage by an

independent provider must be similar to the insurance available through the University. The

insurance policy must remain in effect during the entire time a student is enrolled in SIU courses.


Students are encouraged to take out insurance to cover the loss of personal belongings.

Students at European campuses may register with the National Health Insurance department in

each respective country. Students enrolled on European campuses are also encouraged to take

out insurance to cover the loss of personal belongings. Applicants should consult with the

campus of interest for more information.

New Policy: Students are encouraged to maintain personal health and accident insurance

through an employer or independent provider. The University does not provide any type of

insurance coverage for students. Students at European campuses may register with the National

Health Insurance department in each respective country.


Students are encouraged to take out personal insurance to cover the loss of belongings.

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


22

Page 42: Change of Registration policy revised February 20, 2013

Former Policy: Students wishing to make a change in registration must complete and

submit to the Registrar’s office a Change of Registration form. In all cases, students wishing

to register for a course after the beginning of the semester must obtain the course instructor

or program advisor’s written permission. Students are permitted to drop or add during the

first three days of the course. U.S. students utilizing Financial Aid must meet with the

Financial Aid Administer to assess the consequences of their change. International students

will not be reimbursed (See Refund Policy).

New Policy: Students wishing to make a change in registration must contact the Registrar’s

office. Students are permitted to enroll in courses only during the first four days of the

course. New, continuing, or re-entry students may enroll no later than 11:59 pm on

Thursday of the first week of classes. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the

Chancellor.

Page 44: Credit by Examination policy revised April 15, 2013

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

Internal credit by examination (testing out of a course) is not accepted as a method to satisfy

course completion requirements.

Page 44: Experiential Learning policy revised April 10, 2013 to comply with DoD MOU


EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Experiential learning must be documented with a portfolio prepared by the student to

demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes. The portfolio must be submitted electronically

and must provide appropriate, corroborated evidence of the claimed learning. Impartial,

objective references who can attest to the experiential learning must be provided to enable the

University to substantiate claims.

Experiential learning will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For the student’s prior

experiential learning to be considered for transfer credit, the student must submit his/her

portfolio before the last day of the first semester of attendance.

Page 45: Addition statement included in Maximum Transfer Credit policy to address transfer

credit for Experiential Learning revised April 10, 2013 to comply with DoD MOU regarding

students who are Veterans

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


23

MAXIMUM TRANSFER CREDITS

The maximum transfer credits for experiential learning is one-half of the transfer credits for the

degree program. For the 36 credit hour Master’s programs, the maximum is 6 credit hours. For

the 45 credit hour Master’s programs, the maximum is 9 credit hours.

Page 45: Residential Requirements added April 10, 2013

RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The following degree programs have significant residential requirements: the AS in Nursing; AS

in International Hospitality and Tourism Management; BA in International Economics.

This procedure is to be completed within 20 calendar days. If a grade change is approved, the

University will ensure the change is recorded in the student’s official academic record.

Page 47 - 48: New Grievance Policies added to identify process for addressing Course-specific

grievances and General grievances on April 10, 2013

OTHER GRIEVANCES

Final Grade Appeals: If a student’s grievance relates to appeal of a final grade, the University

policy for appealing a final grade for a course applies (see Final Grade Appeals policy above).

For other matters that the student wishes to address formally with the University, the following

steps are to be followed.

Course-specific Grievances (NEW Policy)

Steps *Time Frame

1- The student will contact the instructor or record listed in the syllabus either in person or via email stating the concern as clearly, specifically, and briefly as possible.

Within 10 business days following the event

2- The instructor provides a response to the student that identifies a decision to resolve the matter.


3- If the student wishes to appeal the instructor’s decision, he/she may submit an appeal by email to the Dean of the school or the Director of the program.




5- If the student wishes to appeal the Dean’s or Director’s decision, he/she Within 3 business days

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


24

may appeal to the Provost by email.








response times from University personnel may vary. All efforts will be made to resolve course-

specific grievances within 21 days of notification from the student.

General Grievances (NEW Policy)

Steps *Time Frame

1- The student contacts the Dean or Director either in person or via email stating the concern as clearly, specifically, and briefly as possible.













response times from University personnel may vary. All efforts will be made to resolve general

grievances within 15 days of notification from the student.

Exception Processing for Course-specific and Other Grievances (NEW Policy)

If the grievance involves any person listed above, the student shall begin with the next higher

person listed. For example, if the matter relates directly to the student’s interaction with the

SCHILLER

INTERNATIONAL


25

Dean or Director, then the student will begin the process with a statement to the Provost, either

in person or by email.

Page 49: Point of Contact for Service Members added April 10, 2013 to comply with DoD MOU


POINT OF CONTACT FOR SERVICE MEMBERS

The Registrar serves as the primary point of contact for Service members seeking information

about available, appropriate academic counseling, financial aid counseling, and student support

services. The Registrar will direct students to other University offices with specialized

knowledge as may be necessary.

schiller international university schiller international university; ma, university of heidelberg....

Documents