Preface

As a supplement to Lakeland University’s Traditional Undergraduate Program academic catalog, and as the official academic catalog of Lakeland University’s William R. Kellett School of Adult Education, this publication lists courses and programs in the undergraduate and graduate curricula, graduation requirements, and academic and financial policies in effect as of the beginning of the fall term, 2016.

The provisions of this catalog are to be considered a guide and not an irrevocable contract between the student and the university. The college reserves the right to make changes that seem necessary or desirable, including course and program modifications and/or cancellations.

Contingent upon continuous enrollment, a student will be allowed to complete any degree program offered by Lakeland University on the date of his/her first course enrollment, providing no substantive curricular changes have been made during the student’s period of attendance. All programs leading to licensure may be subject to alterations due to changes in state mandates. Students who have left the university and are eligible to return are required to follow the degree requirements in place at the point of their return. The college reserves the right to ask students to withdraw for cause at any time.

Accreditation and Memberships

Lakeland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Lakeland holds membership in the following national and state higher education organizations: the American Council on Education, the College Board, the Council of Independent Colleges, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Association of American Colleges and Universities in Japan, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers, the Wisconsin Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of College and University Business Officers. Lakeland’s program in teacher education is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The online version of the Lakeland University catalog serves as the official version of the university catalog. While printed versions may be distributed for informational purposes, or excerpts of the catalog may be provided on web pages, in the case of any discrepancies, the online version of the university catalog shall supersede any portion of a printed copy or web page containing excerpted policies.