2014 Catalog - Sullivan

Sullivan University Success StoryHISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITYIn the fall of 1995, Sullivan’s Lexington and Ft. Knoxcampuses were approved to offer baccalaureate degrees,furthering the University’s strong commitment of providingstudents with quality career education. In 1997, the Universityinitiated a graduate school offering the Master of BusinessAdministration (MBA) degree at its main campus inLouisville. Sullivan University had now grown to becomeKentucky’s largest independent university.In early 1962, A. O. Sullivan and his son, A. R. Sullivan,recognized the need for an institution of higher educationthat would be devoted to the highest ideals and standardsin preparing people for successful careers. They foundedSullivan Business College, a one-year school of business, tomeet that need. Since that time, the University has earned areputation as one of the leading career-focused institutions inthe nation. Popular since its beginning, Sullivan continuesto grow in stature and reputation.In early 1999, Sullivan opened a multi-million dollar Libraryand Learning Resource Center and began offering graduatedegree classes at its Lexington campus. In late 1999, Sullivanacquired a new suburban campus in Lexington for thethousand-plus students attending the college in that city.The University has undergone many changes since itsfounding as a specialized business school. In 1972, Sullivanreceived authority to award the associate degree. In 1973,Bryant and Stratton Business College, whose history datedback to 1864, merged with Sullivan, giving the school ahistory of over a century of service to the people in thisregion.In 1999, Sullivan University Online established aninternational presence that now has over 3000 students inonline courses.In the Spring of 2000, the institution’s board approved thechange of designation from Sullivan College to SullivanUniversity which officially took place at formal ceremonieson August 2, 2000.In 1976, the University made a major move to its currentmain campus at the corner of the Watterson Expressway andBardstown Road and changed its name to Sullivan JuniorCollege of Business to better reflect its status as an accreditedjunior college.In 2001, Sullivan University established the InternationalCenter for Collaborative Solutions as an academic partnerwith the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, anindependent government agency that reports directly to thePresident of the United States.In 1979, Sullivan became the first private career collegein the South to receive collegiate accreditation from theprestigious Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools at the Associate degreelevel.In January 2004, the University opened a new multimillion dollar classroom and laboratory building with 400additional students’ parking spaces on its new west campus,directly adjacent to the main campus.In 1982, Sullivan opened its first extension campus on theFt. Knox Military base at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, serving themilitary and civilian population in the Ft. Knox area.In the summer of 2008, Sullivan University acceptedits inaugural class of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)students, at its main campus in Louisville, to provide careeropportunities to students and to meet the growing needfor pharmacists in the region. To accommodate this newprogram, an 80,000 square foot building on nearly 6 acres,adjacent to the Louisville campus was purchased and a20,000 square foot, three-story wing was added to meet theunique needs of pharmacy education.In 1985, Sullivan continued its expansion with the openingof a branch campus in Lexington, Kentucky.Sullivan University moved into the last decade of thetwentieth century in 1990 by adding a baccalaureate degreeprogram at its main campus, giving students the options offirst enrolling in a fast career-in-a-year program or enrollingin an associate degree program. By accepting employmentafter graduation from either a one-year diploma or twoyear associate degree program and returning for evening,weekend and now through online courses, students can earna Bachelor of Science degree three years after entry.In the fall of 2010, Sullivan University welcomed aninaugural class to its first Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)degree program. The degree, a Ph.D. in Management,allows students to concentrate some of their studies inStrategic Management, Information Technology (IT)Management, Conflict Management, or Human ResourceLeadership. With the addition of the Ph.D. program, theUniversity’s Mission Statement, whose core is to providestair-step educational opportunities with appropriate supportmechanisms, was revised to appropriately include researchwithin the doctoral sphere of education.In December 1992, the Commission on Colleges of theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools grantedaccreditation to Sullivan’s baccalaureate program, giving itthe same baccalaureate accreditations as enjoyed by majorcolleges and universities in the eleven-state southern region.In 1994, that level of collegiate accreditation was extendedthrough the year 2006. Then in January 2006, accreditationwas extended through 2016.SUCCESS STORY4

Accreditations & ApprovalsINSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATIONSullivan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to awardassociate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Sullivan University.PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALSThe Culinary Arts and the Baking and Pastry Arts Programs at Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studiesare accredited by the American Culinary Federation’s Accrediting Commission.The Paralegal Studies programs offered by The Institute for Legal Studies at Sullivan University’s Louisville and Lexingtoncampuses are approved by the American Bar Association.The Professional Nanny Program at Sullivan University is an approved member of the American Council of Nanny Schools(ACNS) and the International Nanny Association (INA).Sullivan University’s Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the AmericanAssociation of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health EducationPrograms, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 (727)210-2350.The Dale Carnegie Programs offered through Sullivan University are Accredited by the Accrediting Council for ContinuingEducation and Training. (ACCET)Sullivan University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education(ACPE), 135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603-4810, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652, web site www.acpe-accredit.orgThe Sullivan University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) asa provider of continuing pharmacy education.The pharmacy technician training program conducted by Sullivan University is accredited by the American Society ofHealth-System Pharmacists (ASHP).Sullivan University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly forCollegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Lenexa, Kansas. For a full list of those business programs accredited byIACBE, see the Sullivan University Website at www.sullivan.edu.APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONSSullivan University is licensed to offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees by the Kentucky Council on PostsecondaryEducation in accordance with the provisions of KRS 164.945-164.992.Sullivan University is authorized by The Indiana Board for Proprietary Education, 402 West Washington Street, RoomW462, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204-2767. Toll free number is 1-800-227-5695 or (317) 232-1320.Sullivan University’s Louisville Campus is approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools under theprovisions of Chapter 3332 of the Revised Code of Ohio. Registration Number: 83-12-0874B.Sullivan University’s Louisville Campus is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Nashville, TN37243-0830, telephone (615) 741-5293. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation byminimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.Sullivan University is a member of Service members Opportunity Colleges. SOC is sponsored by the American Associationof State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in cooperationwith 13 other educational associations, the Military Services, National Guard, and the Coast Guard.A C C R E D I TAT I O N S & A P P R O VA L S5

Sullivan University LocationsLouisville – A Diverse Placeto Live and StudyFort Knox – Serving Our Military andCommunityIn recent years, Louisville has become one of the world’sleading medical and research centers. The city is also proudof its long-standing interest in the arts and music.Fort Knox is surrounded by several communities andenjoys a rich history. The U.S. Bullion Depository and thePatton Museum are located at the installation. Fort Knoxhas historically been “Home of Armor” for the U.S. Army,but with the Base Realignment and Closing (BRAC), FortKnox is now home for the U.S. Army Human ResourceCommand, the Recruiting Command, as well as a BrigadeCombat Team of the 1st Infantry Division.Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville,Kentucky is the home of the main campus of SullivanUniversity. Louisville is a major city contrasting the modernwith the traditional. The city enjoys a colorful history as anold river city with deep bluegrass traditions dating back tothe pre-Civil War era. Yet this metro area of over one millionpeople enjoys having a progressive business climate, a stablejob market, and a highly diversified economy.Situated south of Louisville, Kentucky, the Fort KnoxMilitary Installation is the home of an extension campusof Sullivan University. This Army Installation covers over100,000 acres in three counties. The area was namedfor General Henry T. Knox, chief of Artillery for theContinental Army (American Revolution) and the firstSecretary of War. Fourteen years later, Camp Knox wasrenamed Fort Knox.As the largest financial center and Kentucky’s largest city,Louisville is a major transportation hub for several largecorporate headquarters and attracts visitors from all over theworld. It has a dynamic cultural flavor due to its dedicationto local artists, exhibits, worldwide entertainment events andattractions.Sullivan University at Fort Knox services not only themilitary, their family members, and civil servants, but alsothe local community.Online –Learning Without BoundariesMany of our students do not reside in the beautifulCommonwealth of Kentucky; in fact, they live and work allover the world. A growing number of Sullivan University’sdegrees, certificates, and diplomas are available fully online.The Online division provides admissions, registration,financial planning, advisement, student services, and othersupport to students regardless of where they live.Lexington – The Heart ofBluegrass CountrySituated in Central Kentucky, the heart of BluegrassCountry, Lexington is the home of a branch campus ofSullivan University.Lexington is a mid-size city that enjoys a colorful Bluegrassheritage dating back to the pre-Civil War era. Yet, thismetropolitan area of over two hundred thousand residentsalso enjoys a reputation of having one of the most progressivebusiness climates in the country, a stable job market, and ahighly diversified economy. In recent years, Lexington hasbecome one of the region’s leading business centers.This city and its rolling countryside is also a popular touristattraction that includes many beautiful horse farms, lushbluegrass pastures, a scenic downtown historical districtand a rich tradition of horse racing. The people and diverseattractions of Lexington make it the perfect community forstudents to study, work, and enjoy.As a result of administrative structure and control, all Sullivan University branch campuses, extensions and divisions are evaluated duringreviews for reaffirmation of accreditation and they are dependent on the continued accreditation of the Sullivan University Main Campus.S U L L I VA N C A M P U S E S6

Academic Calendars:Sullivan University1.YEAR BY QUARTERWinter Quarter201420152016*January 6 - March 23*January 5 - March 22*January 4 - March 20HolidaysML King, Jr. HolidaySpring BreakSpring QuarterJanuary 20January 19January 18March 24-30March 23 - 29March 21 - 27*March 31 - June 15*March 30 - June 14*March 28 - June 12HolidaysMemorial DayMay 26May 25May 30Summer BreakJune 16 - 29June 15 - 28June 13 - 26*June 30 - September 14*June 29 - September 13*June 27 - September 11Summer QuarterHolidaysIndependence DayJuly 4July 3July 4Labor DaySeptember 1September 7September 5Fall BreakSeptember 15 - 28September 14 - 27September 12 - 25*September 29 - December 21*September 28 - December 20*September 26 - December 18Fall QuarterHolidaysThanksgiving WeekWinter BreakNovember 24 - 28November 23 - 27November 21 - 25December 22 - January 4December 21 - January 3December 19 - January 1*Sullivan offers a full schedule of classes year-round, utilizing a four (4) quarter academic calendar. Students may begin and graduatefour (4) times each year to facilitate entry into the chosen career field and to shorten the time required to earn a diploma or degree.Please refer to the student portal for quarterly drop/add deadlines for day, night and online courses.2. The College of Nursing Academic Calendar is listed on page 64.3. The College of Health Sciences (Physician Assistant) Academic Calendar is listed on page 70.4. The College of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Academic Calendar is listed on page 86.ACADEMIC CALENDAR7

Admission to The UniversitySullivan University continually strives to attract students whoare committed to higher learning and career development.The University actively searches for those students who havethe aptitude and desire to earn a university diploma or degreewithin their chosen career field.must meet the following requirements: Possession of an associate degree from Sullivan oranother accredited institution, or approximately 90quarter or 60 semester hours of credit. Completion of a successful interview with anAdmission’s Officer.Application ProcedureEffective for those enrolling for the fall 2013 term andbeyond, for admission to a certificate,* diploma or associatedegree program, an applicant is required to demonstrate theappropriate aptitude and background for the anticipated areaof study. This is accomplished through the following means: Completion of an application for admission to theUniversity with an enrollment fee. Request of transcripts from all postsecondaryeducational institutions previously attended. At the time of matriculation, regular students mustbe a high school graduate, have an official GeneralEducational Development (GED) certificate, or ahome-schooled certification. Applicants accepted intothe University prior to completion of this credentialare accepted contingent upon its attainment. TheUniversity will accept a student’s self-certification onthe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)that he or she has received the credential as sufficientevidence of completion. If there is reason to believe thatthe credential certification is not valid or, if an applicantdoes not complete a FAFSA, the University will requireadditional evidence of completion. Additional evidenceof completion can include a copy of a transcript, acopy of the diploma, or a copy of the official GEDcertificate or, a certificate demonstrating that thestudent has passed a state-authorized examination thatthe state recognizes as the equivalent of a high schooldiploma. At its discretion, the University may recognizeas equivalent to a high school diploma an academictranscript that demonstrates a student has successfullycompleted at least a college-level two-year program thatis acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree.Students wishing to enter the Baccalaureate Division inParalegal Studies must meet the additional requirement: Possession of an associate degree in Paralegal Studiesfrom Sullivan or another paralegal program thatis either ABA-approved, or which is in substantialcompliance with ABA guidelines and otherwiseappropriately accredited, or is a full member of theAmerican Association for Paralegal Education. Associatedegree applicants must meet the University’s entrancerequirements for associate degree admission. Completion of a successful interview with anAdmission’s Officer.Students wishing to enroll in the Bachelor of ScienceDegree in Hospitality Management must meet theadditional requirement: Possession of an associate degree in a hospitality orculinary major from Sullivan or another regionally ornationally-accredited institution. Completion of a successful interview with anAdmission’s Officer.Students enrolling in a Sullivan University/DaleCarnegie certificate are not required to submit evidenceof high school completion or complete an entranceevaluation (test). These programs are not eligible for stateor federal financial aid. Successful completion of an entrance evaluation. TheUniversity administers this evaluation instrument freeof charge. Submission of the student’s acceptable ACTor SAT scores may be accepted in place of the entranceevaluation. Some programs require test scores higherthan what is required for regular admission to SullivanUniversity. If an applicant is applying and already has anassociate degree from a nationally or regionally accreditedinstitution, the entrance evaluation requirement may bewaived.Two Plus Two ProgramSullivan University’s undergraduate academic programsare set up on a 2 2 format. This means that a studentprogresses through an associate degree (first 2) on theway to a bachelor’s program as a college junior; the classesrequired to complete the bachelor’s degree are listed bymajor in this catalog. In some programs, a few classes arerequired for bachelor’s degree completion that may nothave been a part of the student’s associate degree program.These classes are noted on the student’s Degree ProgressAudit. In all instances, a minimum of 180 quarter credithours are required for bachelor’s degree completion; somemajors will exceed the 180 credit hour minimum. Completion of a successful interview with anAdmission’s Officer. Completion of an application for admission to theUniversity with a paid enrollment fee. Request transcripts from all postsecondary educationalinstitutions previously attended.*Admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate inParalegal Studies requires possession of a baccalaureatedegree from Sullivan University or another appropriatelyaccredited institution.Equal Opportunity AdmissionsIt is the policy of Sullivan University to admit all applicantswho meet the University’s academic and technical standardsfor admission or participation in a particular educationStudents wishing to enter the Baccalaureate DivisionADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSIT Y8

program or activity without regard to race, color, religion,sex, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, disability,veteran status or age.iTEP score of 4.0 is required for undergraduate studentsand 5.0 is required for graduate students.International students desiring to transfer in from anotheraccredited U.S. academic institution may have the Englishproficiency testing waived if either of the following criteriais met:Homeschooled ApplicantsApplicants who have been homeschooled will be requiredto self-certify that they have completed the minimumhigh school course of study and other legal requirementsestablished by their state on the FAFSA. If/when a transcriptis needed to verify home-school completion beyond the selfcertification, the transcript must include the student’s name,date of birth, the courses taken at levels 9-12, the gradeearned in each course and the date of graduation. A signaturemust also be included from the home-school administrator.Note that while a home-schooled transcript may be used toverify co

The Professional Nanny Program at Sullivan University is an approved member of the American Council of Nanny Schools (ACNS) and the International Nanny Association (INA). Sullivan University's Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation .