2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog

Overview of the University

Accreditation

Western Illinois University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The University's teacher certification programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. WIU programs in athletic training; business; communication sciences and disorders; counseling; dietetics; music; recreation, park and tourism administration; and social work are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, American Dietetic Association, National Association of Schools of Music, National Recreation and Park Association/American Alliance for Leisure and Recreation Council on Accreditation, and Council on Social Work Education.

Equal Opportunity & Access

Western Illinois University complies fully with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, orders, and regulations. The University is committed to providing equal opportunity and an educational and work environment for its students, faculty, and staff that is free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Further, the University is committed to a comprehensive affirmative action program that ensures access and equity in educational programs, activities, and employment.

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access is responsible for administering and monitoring Western Illinois University’s Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action policies and procedures. Inquiries about or complaints alleging violation of the policies should be directed to the director of Equal Opportunity and Access, 309/298-1977. The director also serves as the coordinator for Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Student Right-to-Know

Information complying with the Federal Student Right-to-Know legislation including the Campus Safety and Security Act (Clery Law) is available in the Office of Public Safety, the Student Assistance Center, University Housing and Dining Services, the Office of the Vice President for Student Services, and the Office of the Vice President for Administrative Services. The information contains campus crime statistics and graduation rates at Western Illinois University and is on the University website at www.wiu.edu/clery.

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