2014-2015 Academic Catalog (August 2014 - July 2015) 
    
    Nov 11, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog (August 2014 - July 2015) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

2014-2015 Academic Catalog (August 2014 - July 2015)


 

President's Message

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Concord University.  Accomplished students have a variety of institutions from which to choose to continue their educations.  Why do they choose Concord University?  One reason, we believe, is that students who have chosen Concord University can get a fine, quality education here.  For over 142 years, students have been given the opportunity to work with expert faculty, staff and administrators, people dedicated to students' success in the classroom, in laboratory and internship settings and in enhancing their long-term futures.  We are committed to seeing you graduate and strive to help you to achieve the goal of earning your degree in a field that matters most to you. 

As you begin your journey in college, we expect you will find challenging classes and leaders who encourage and empower you to succeed while serving others.  Concord University attracts faculty who wish to be on a campus where teaching, personal attention, and scholarly activity are valued and affirmed.  Our alumni are successful leaders who maintain connections to the University and who seek to encourage current students in their chosen fields.  Our students engage in varieties of activities and we encourage you to become active and involved in your campus community, within and outside the classroom.  An ongoing and varied list of extracurricular activities is available offering opportunities for you to have fun, build friendships, and volunteer in this and other communities, whether domestic or international.

I encourage you to read this Student Catalog carefully, as it contains information about our services, guidelines, and policies. If you have questions, please contact our faculty or staff for assistance.

It is our wish that you will find your days on "The Campus Beautiful" to be enriching, memorable, and to have provided you with a valuable education leading to a bright future. 

Kendra S. Boggess,  Ph.D.
President

Accreditation

Concord University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504, 1-800-621-7440, ncahlc.org.

Programmatic accreditations are held with the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, and the Council on Social Work Education. The Teacher Education Program is approved by the West Virginia Department of Education. The University is a member of the National Association of Business Teacher Education.

Amending Information:

While every effort is made to assure accuracy at the time of printing, Concord University reserves the right to delete, change, or amend the information in this Catalog as necessary. It is the student's responsibility to realize and comply with current University policies. Licensure and accreditation regulations may require additional non-published admission requirements in some certificate programs, Candidates in these programs should check current admission requirements with the Division office administering these programs.