AHA International
Anne Haberkern, Executive Director
(503) 295-7730
(800) 654-2051
70 NW Couch St., Suite 242
Portland OR 97209
anneh@uoregon.edu
www.ahastudyabroad.org
AHA International, an academic program of the university, operates study-abroad programs in western Europe, Latin America, Oceania, and Africa. Headquartered in Portland, AHA serves students from universities and university consortia across the United States. More than 50,000 students have benefited from AHA International’s programs since 1957, enhancing intercultural competency and academic experience. Complete program and application information is available online.
Air Force ROTC
(541) 737-3291
(800) 633-7352
Lane Community College
Flight Technology Department
28715 Airport Rd.
Eugene OR 97402
AFROTC Detachment 685 300 McAlexander Field House Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331
lanecc.edu/flight
oregonstate.edu/dept/afrotc
Students interested in obtaining an officer’s commission in the United States Air Force upon graduation may join the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) program offered through the Department of Air Force Studies at Oregon State University. Undergraduate credits earned in this program may be transferred to the University of Oregon as elective credits. Students may complete a degree in any field while in the program. Students are responsible for tuition and fees as assessed by Oregon State University.
Programs
The following programs are open to qualified students.
Four-Year Program
The four-year program consists of the general military course (six terms of lower-division air force studies courses, including a laboratory each term) and the professional officer course (six terms of upper-division air force studies courses, including a laboratory each term). Four-year cadets attend Field Training (AS 304) for four weeks during the summer before their junior year of college.
Students may enter the freshman class at the start of the fall, winter, or spring terms. Sophomores may enter at the start of the fall term and take the freshman- and sophomore-level courses concurrently.
Before enrolling in the professional officer course during the last two years of the program, the student must meet AFROTC qualification standards and requirements.
Two-Year Program
Entry is competitive. Application should be made early in the fall term of the student’s sophomore year. Participants must attend Field Training (AS 306) for six weeks in the summer before their junior year of college. The curriculum includes six terms of upper-division air force studies courses, including a laboratory each term. Applicants must have two years remaining in college after the field training, which may be undergraduate or graduate work or a combination of the two.
One-Year Program
Information about this new program is available from the department.
Commitments
Students in the four-year program incur no obligation during their first two years in AFROTC unless they are awarded a scholarship. After enrolling in Air Force Leadership and Management (AS 311), the student agrees to accept a commission if it is offered. Scholarship students incur a commitment at the beginning of their sophomore year. Upon accepting their commission, pilots incur an obligation of ten years after completion of pilot training; navigators incur a six-year obligation after initial training, and all others agree to serve for four years after receiving the commission.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for qualified students. Interested high school students should apply on or before the December 1 date prior to the academic year for which the student is applying. University students in the four-year AFROTC program can compete for scholarships twice a year. Special scholarship programs are also available to students who are majoring in critical-demand areas deemed necessary by the U.S. Air Force. Each scholarship covers the cost of tuition, laboratory fees, incidental expenses, $900 a year for textbooks, and as much as $500 as a monthly stipend.
For students who are not selected for any other scholarship program, the Air Force offers special incentives to students in any academic major during their junior and senior years. More information about these programs is available from Air Force ROTC at Oregon State University.
Allowances, Uniforms, Textbooks
Students enrolled in the professional officer course are paid as much as $400 as a monthly stipend. Uniforms and textbooks for both the general military course and professional military course are provided by the Air Force. The University of Oregon offers a discount on room and board for scholarship winners.
Field Training
One summer field-training session is required for Air Force ROTC programs. The one- and two-year programs require six weeks of field training; the four-year program requires four weeks. Students are paid varying amounts for each of these training periods. This pay is in addition to travel pay to and from the field training location.
Standards
Cadets must be U.S. citizens of sound physical condition and high moral character.
Nonscholarship cadets must receive a field training allocation before reaching age thirty to be commissioned as Air Force officers. Cadets designated to attend flight training must receive their commission before reaching age thirty.
Other Educational Opportunities
After completing AFROTC requirements, advanced degrees may be sought by delaying active-duty commitments. Some commissioned officers continue advanced studies through fully funded Air Force Institute of Technology programs. Special provisions are available for medical and law students.
For more information about Air Force ROTC programs, write to the department mailing address or visit the Oregon State University AFROTC website.
American English Institute
Cynthia Kieffer and Peggy Dame, Codirectors
(541) 346-3945
(541) 346-3917 fax
107 Pacific Hall
5212 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-5212, USA
aei@uoregon.edu
aei.uoregon.edu
The American English Institute provides English as a second language (ESL) instruction to nonnative speakers of English. It offers teaching, training, and employment opportunities for graduate students in ESL methodology, second-language acquisition, and curriculum development as well as research opportunities in the acquisition and teaching of language and related fields. See also American English Institute in the Linguistics section of this catalog.
Army ROTC
See Military Science
Continuation Center
Curtis D. Lind and Ronald E. Trebon, Codirectors
(541) 346-4231
(800) 524-2404 in Oregon
1277 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1277
Community Education
Sandra Gladney, Program Director
(541) 346-5614
1234 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1234
cep.uoregon.edu
An important dimension of the University of Oregon’s responsibility to continuing education is the Community Education Program, which makes university courses available to people who are not formally admitted to the university.
Community education students may register for a maximum of 8 credits a term at reduced fees. Credits earned through the Community Education Program are listed on a student’s permanent UO academic record.
Continuing Education
Curtis D. Lind, Director
(541) 346-4231
Baker Downtown Center
975 High St., Suite 110
center.uoregon.edu
Continuing Education is a program through which the University of Oregon offers educational activities in the Eugene area and throughout Oregon. Activities include for-credit and noncredit lectures, conferences, seminars, workshops, and formal courses with opportunities to earn a variety of credentials, spanning from nondegree certificates of completion to a graduate degree. Topics cover such diverse subjects as information management, arts management, festival and event management, sustainability practices, teacher education, and educational administration. This division also provides support to multiple lifelong learning program sites and administers services for other nontraditional learning formats.
Academic Programs
Applied Information Management (AIM) Master’s Degree
aimdegree.com
This interdisciplinary master of science degree is designed to engage midcareer professionals in relevant studies in information management, information design, business management, and applied research. Course work is available on-site in downtown Portland or online. See the Graduate Studies section of this catalog for complete program description.
Distance Education
de.uoregon.edu
Distance Education’s online format provides both admitted and Community Education students the flexibility of completing course work outside the traditional classroom setting. Courses follow the academic term schedule. Delivery format and assessment methods vary by course but all require frequent access to e-mail and a web browser. Testing services are administered by the Social Science Instructional Laboratories for courses utilizing testing assessments. Typical subjects offered include arts administration, astronomy, economics, geology, linguistics, physics, and political science.
Professional Development
Education 2000+
ed2000.uoregon.edu
This program offers a series of one- and two-day workshops on educational innovations that enhance learning. Workshops meet licensure requirements for K–12 educators. Recent topics include literacy strategies, guided writing instruction, teaching scientific inquiry, art education, and instructional techniques. Academic credit from the UO College of Education is available for most sessions.
Meeting and Event Management
festival.uoregon.edu
This program offers a series of one- and two-day workshops, held in downtown Portland, addressing current trends and best practices for administering community festivals and special events. Typical topics include sponsorships and marketing events, events as fundraisers, volunteer management, booking entertainment, and green events. A certificate of completion option is available; academic credit from the Arts and Administration Program is available for most sessions.
Sustainability Leadership
sustain.uoregon.edu
This program offers a series of one and two-day workshops, held in downtown Portland, designed to give both a theoretical foundation and practical application tools to produce sustainable economic, social, and environmental outcomes for both public and private sectors. Recent topics include zero waste, fleet management, procurement, supply-chain development, and sustainability indicators and assessment. A certificate of completion option is available. Academic credit from the School of Architecture and Allied Arts is available for most sessions.
Lifelong Learning
Ruth Heller, Program Director
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
osher.uoregon.edu
This noncredit, self-support program is designed to meet the educational interests of mature adults in the communities of Eugene-Springfield (established in 1993 as Learning in Retirement), central Oregon (established in 2003 as the Silver Sage Society), and Portland. Member-led committees develop program site policies and educational activities. The curriculum covers topics in the humanities, sciences, current affairs, and the arts through lectures, study and discussion groups, and special activities. No previous college experience is required. An annual fee allows members to participate in a variety of events and classes.
Elderhostel
center.uoregon.edu/elderhostel
Elderhostel Inc. is an international nonprofit organization that provides high-quality, short-term learning opportunities for people fifty-five and older, offering in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning experiences. The University of Oregon Elderhostel program offers two weeklong sessions every summer in conjunction with the prestigious Oregon Bach Festival.
Other Services
Customized Training
Courses can be designed to meet the needs of a particular group or organization at the local, regional, or national level, for business, industry, public utilities, and education.
Conferences and Special Programs
Administrative support is provided for a variety of conferences and noncredit workshops, including events offered by academic departments and individual faculty members developing activities for UO students and community members, academic societies, association regional meetings, and nonacademic community-interest programs.
Summer Session
Ronald E. Trebon, Director
(541) 346-3475
(800) 524-2404 toll free in Oregon
1279 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1279
uosummer.uoregon.edu
Enrollment during summer session does not require formal admission to the university. Summer courses carry university credit and begin throughout the summer. Most academic departments, schools, and colleges at the university offer courses in summer. Enrollment in summer is about 40 percent of academic year enrollment, which results in smaller classes. Detailed information about summer courses, fees, and registration is available on the summer session website in early March.
The dates for the eight-week 2009 summer session are June 22–August 14. Registration begins May 4. Selected eleven-week courses begin June 22 and end September 4. Students may also register the first day of class.
Financial Aid. The university can assist students with loans, grants, and part-time work during the summer. Financial aid is available only for students who are admitted to the university and enrolled in a program leading to a degree. A student must be in good academic standing to receive financial aid. Additional information and application forms are available on the UO financial aid website.
Housing. Single- and multiple-occupancy rooms in university residence halls are abundant in summer. Student family housing is limited because most units are occupied during the summer by year-round students. Rental houses, apartments, and boarding houses are available near the campus.
Asia Pacific Education and Professional Training Program
Dicken Yung, Program Director
Since 1991, this noncredit, self-supporting program has provided professional training and educational programs to employees of public and private organizations throughout the Asia Pacific region. Professional development workshops, seminars, and courses related to a variety of topics associated with administering a comprehensive organization or agency are offered on site overseas and on campus during summer session and throughout the year.
Information Services
Donald Harris, Vice Provost for Information Services and Chief Information Officer
(541) 346-4403
(541) 346-4397 fax
250A Computing Center, 151 McKenzie Hall
1212 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1212
it.uoregon.edu
Information Services (IS) supports the information technology needs of the university through the creation and maintenance of state-of-the-art computing and networking environments. Staff members administer hardware and software, provide a variety of services for the faculty, students, and staff, and conduct research in advanced technologies—all in support of instruction, research, and administration.
Administrative Systems
The administrative services staff provides programming and database administration support for enterprisewide administrative applications, including Banner, DuckWeb, document imaging, the Degree Audit Reporting System, the College of Arts and Sciences, the schedule of classes, and the data warehouse. In addition, the group provides application hosting and development for the University Health Center, Printing and Mailing Services, and the Office of University Housing.
The staff is also responsible for identity management, including central authentication services and administering computer accounts for UO students and members of the faculty and staff. These accounts utilize the uoregon.edu system for e-mail, web, statistical program access, wireless access, dial-in access, virtual private network (VPN), Blackboard, and site-licensed software.
Systems and Operations
The systems and operations staff administers and supports the servers for both central administrative and academic computing, including e-mail and shell services. In addition to security for the systems, the staff provides routing systems maintenance and backups, performance monitoring, and test-scanning services.
Academic Services
Academic services staff members provide a variety of services to the university community, including assistance with and coordination of emerging technologies, site-licensed software, help-desk services, technical support in open-access and instructional labs, and a number of student project centers:
• Help desk and hardware repair (151 McKenzie Hall)
• IS Collaboration Center (175 McKenzie Hall)
• IS McKenzie Lab (101 McKenzie Hall)
• IS Klamath Labs (13 and 26 Klamath Hall)
• IS Millrace Lab (113 Millrace Studio I)
• IS EMU Lab (22 Erb Memorial Union)
Telecommunications
The telecommunications services department provides local, long distance, and cellular telephone and cable television service to faculty and staff members, as well as to students living in university housing. They also provide pager and two-way radio service for UO staff and faculty members. Operator and directory services are available in person, online, and through Ernestine, a phonetic directory system. Video conferencing technical support and a video conference system are also available for campus use.
Network Services
The network services staff provides central data communication and networking services to the UO community. Network services oversees UOnet, high-speed modems, and VPN software that facilitate remote dial-in access to campus computers and networks. The group also develops and maintains the wireless network infrastructure for the campus. All network hardware and software that supports the campus network is installed and maintained by the network team, who provide troubleshooting and diagnostic services for the campus. The UO security team is also part of network services. It is responsible for detecting data and network security breaches and deploying appropriate protection systems.
Oregon Gigapop
The University of Oregon is home to the Oregon Gigapop, a high-speed research network that connects to Internet2. Through a partnership with Oregon State University and the Network for Education and Research in Oregon, the University of Oregon acts as a managing partner of the Gigapop. As Internet2 extends its new national research network infrastructure, the Oregon Gigapop will be one of only a select number of sites that will offer connectivity for higher-education institutions.
The Network for Education and Research in Oregon (NERO)
NERO is part of the Oregon University System Chancellor’s Office, and is under the management of the University of Oregon’s chief information officer. It provides the network backbone for the Oregon University System, the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services, and the Oregon Public Education Network. This backbone provides network connectivity for K–12 schools, higher education, and state government agencies. These organizations are then able to communicate with each other, the commercial Internet, and Internet2.
Research and Service
The Advanced Network Technology Center is engaged in research, engineering, and development of next-generation Internet technologies. Projects include research into global Internet routing systems, integrated services (Internet), multicast backbone (MBONE), IPv6 (advanced Internet protocol), Internet2 (higher education’s network applications initiatives), and Abilene (the high-speed academic and research network backbone funded by the National Science Foundation).
The Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC) provides education and support for the deployment of networks in developing countries around the world. Through offering workshops and providing educational materials, the center is able to assist network engineers and build communities that are able to support ongoing efforts in these developing areas. The NSRC draws from the network services team as well as the Advanced Network Technology Center for instructors for these workshops and educational endeavors.
International Affairs
Stephen W. Durrant, Vice Provost for International Affairs
(541) 346-5851
330 Oregon Hall
international.uoregon.edu
The university enrolls more than 1,200 international students from nearly 90 countries, and sponsors study-abroad programs in more than 80 countries. More than 1,000 students participate in study or internships abroad each year. International Affairs provides services to both international students and scholars as well as students and faculty members who study, intern, teach, or research abroad. The office is also the official university liaison for several international agencies including the Institute of International Education and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars.
Mills International Center
Sonja Rasmussen, Coordinator
(541) 346-0887
The Mills International Center, located in the Erb Memorial Union, is supervised by the International Affairs office. The center organizes international cultural programs for the campus and community and provides travel resources, international newspapers and magazines, and computer and Internet access. More than 19,000 visitors take part in the scores of events held at the center each year.
International Student and Scholar Services
Magid Shirzadegan, Director
(541) 346-3206
330 Oregon Hall
International Student and Scholar Services provides advising to international students and scholars regarding visa matters, questions about the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, academic English support services, admission inquiries, housing options, employment opportunities, tax issues, and scholarship aid. In addition, confidential academic and personal counseling is offered to help students adjust to life in the United States.
Each term, this unit organizes a comprehensive orientation event to help familiarize students with the university and community. More than 400 students participate in the orientations each year. The Friendship Foundation for International Students, a community organization that works in concert with International Student and Scholar Services, provides short home-stay programs for students participating in the largest orientation event in September. The office also helps coordinate the Community-International Friend Program, which introduces international students to local families, and the Conversation Friend Program, in which students may practice their English skills one on one with an American.
This unit also administers several scholarship programs for international students including the International Cultural Service Program, in which forty to fifty students each year receive scholarship assistance in exchange for providing cultural programming to the larger Eugene-Springfield community. International students share their culture through music, games, and stories at K–12 schools, nonprofit organizations, and organized cultural night events on campus.
Study-Abroad Programs
Kathy Poole, Director
(541) 346-3207
330 Oregon Hall
Students and faculty members can study, teach, conduct research, or hold an internship abroad by participating in an exchange, internship, or study-abroad program. More complete information about each of the following programs is available online at the International Affairs website or published in the brochures available in the International Affairs office.
A key to the acronyms that follow: CIEE is the Council on International Educational Exchange; NCSA is the Northwest Council on Study Abroad; SIT is the School for International Training.
Semester at Sea. Students may participate in this program, offered in partnership with the Institute for Shipboard Education, during fall or spring semester or summer voyages. Each voyage incorporates shipboard course work with ports of call in multiple countries.
Africa
CIEE programs generally consist of a combination of courses offered by host institutions that are specifically designed for study-abroad students (language courses and a core culture-theme course). The UO-sponsored CIEE programs in this region include Botswana, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania.
SIT offers field-based programs that focus on a theme and usually offer an independent-study project. The UO-sponsored SIT programs in this region include Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.
Ghana, Accra. Each summer the UO School of Journalism and Communication offers a six-week media and internship program in Accra. A UO faculty member accompanies the group. Weekend sightseeing field trips are also included.
Ghana, Accra, Legon. This fall or spring semester program, open to students from any discipline, offers students the opportunity to focus on development issues in Africa, combining relevant course work with service-learning opportunities.
Senegal, Dakar. The UO Department of International Studies offers a five-week summer program in Dakar that introduces students to the culture, society, politics, and language of West Africa. The program includes a service-learning placement. A faculty member from the University of Oregon or Indiana University accompanies the group.
Tunisia, Tunis. This fall term program offers students the opportunity to study French or Arabic in Tunisia’s capital city. Faculty members from Oregon State University accompany the group and teach elective courses in gender studies, environmental studies, and Mediterranean and Tunisian culture.
Americas
CIEE programs generally consist of a combination of courses offered by host institutions that are specifically designed for study-abroad students (language courses and a core culture-theme course). The UO-sponsored CIEE programs in this region include Argentina, Bonaire, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Peru.
SIT offers field-based programs that focus on a theme and usually offer an independent-study project. The UO-sponsored SIT programs in this region include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru.
Argentina, Rosario. This program, offered fall or spring semester or summer, focuses on Argentine life and culture, and offers Spanish courses at all levels. One term of college-level Spanish is required.
Chile, Valdivia. This semester or yearlong program is designed for students who want to perfect their Spanish skills. At least two years of college-level Spanish is required. The program follows the Chilean academic calendar, which begins in March and ends in December.
Ecuador, Quito. Students with at least two years of college-level Spanish can spend a semester or a full year at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador or at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Language and culture courses are offered, and students with sufficient competence in the language may enroll in regular university courses.
Mexico, Monterrey. Students with two years of college-level Spanish can spend a semester or full year at the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Courses in Mexican business, Latin American culture, politics, art, and literature are available. Advanced students may enroll in regular university courses in many fields of study.
Mexico, Morelia. The Morelia program is designed for students who want to improve their Spanish skills while learning about the cultural, historical, educational, economic, and social aspects of the Mochoacán region. One term of college-level Spanish is required. The program is offered fall, winter, spring, and summer terms.
Mexico, Puebla. This semester or yearlong program at the Universidad de las Américas allows students to enroll in advanced Spanish courses as well as regular university courses in many fields of study, taught entirely in Spanish. At least three years of college-level Spanish is required.
Mexico, Querétaro. Fall and spring semesters or summer programs are available. The programs cover second-, third-, and fourth-year Spanish and course work in Mexican literature, art history, and civilization.
Asia
American Councils for International Education offers students the opportunity to study language and culture in Russia and cities in Eurasia in an immersion setting. The programs are offered fall or spring semester, the academic year, or summer.
CIEE programs generally consist of a combination of courses offered by host institutions that are specifically designed for study-abroad students (language courses and a core culture-theme course). The UO-sponsored CIEE programs in this region include Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
SIT offers field-based programs that focus on a theme and usually offer an independent-study project. The UO-sponsored SIT programs in this region include China, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, and Vietnam.
China, Beijing. The fall or spring semester program at the Beijing Language and Culture University offers intensive study of Chinese language and culture. Students may also choose a full academic-year program.
Hong Kong. This semester or yearlong program at the University of Hong Kong offers students an immersion experience in Hong Kong. Students take courses in most major departments, including journalism, education, the sciences, and the liberal arts. All courses (except for Chinese) are taught in English.
Japan, Akita. The Akita International University program, offered fall or spring semester, the academic year, or summer, gives students the opportunity to take basic to advanced courses in Japanese as well as English-language course work.
Japan, Sapporo. The yearlong Hokkaido University program provides students with an opportunity to study Japanese and take courses in English in various academic disciplines. Students with sufficient language skills may also take a limited number of regular courses taught in Japanese.
Japan, Tokyo—Japan Women’s University. This yearlong program provides female students with a total immersion experience at a Japanese women’s university. Participants must have strong skills in Japanese and be prepared to take most courses in Japanese, although language courses are also available.
Japan, Tokyo—Meiji University. One or two students with advanced skills in Japanese have the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects. Students enroll in regular Japanese university classes, and instruction is in Japanese. This yearlong exchange program follows the Japanese academic calendar, starting at the beginning of April and ending in mid-February.
Japan, Toyko—Senshu University. Senshu offers a program of intensive language, culture, history, and business studies. This program is offered during summer and fall terms. One term of college-level Japanese is required.
Japan, Tokyo—Waseda University. Waseda University’s International Division offers a variety of courses in Asian studies that are taught in English. Participants must have at least one year of college-level Japanese.
Singapore. The semester or yearlong program at the National University of Singapore is designed to allow students from any discipline opportunities to study at one of the best institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Course work is taught in English.
South Korea, Seoul. Hanyang, Yonsei, and Ewha universities each offers UO students semester or yearlong programs in business, Korean, and Asian studies. There is no language requirement, but previous study of Korean is recommended.
Taiwan, Taipei. The National Taiwan University program, offered fall or spring semester or yearlong, allows students the opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese and enroll in a limited number of courses in various academic disciplines, taught in English. Students with sufficient language skills may also take regular courses taught in Chinese.
Thailand, Chiang Mai. Participants study Thai language, history, politics, and culture. Students in the fall semester program may stay for a second semester or participate in the IE3 Global Internships program.
Europe
American Councils for International Education offers students the opportunity to study Russian language and culture in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, or Vladimir, Russia, or the non-Russian languages and cultures of select Eurasian countries. The programs are offered fall and spring semester, the academic year, or summer.
CIEE programs generally consist of a combination of courses offered by host institutions that are specifically designed for study-abroad students (language courses and a core culture-theme course). The UO-sponsored CIEE programs in this region include Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and Transylvania.
SIT offers field-based programs that focus on a theme and usually offer an independent-study project. The UO-sponsored SIT programs in this region include Croatia, Czech Republic, Iceland, Ireland, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, and Switzerland.
Transatlantic Science Student Exchange Program. This program is for students majoring in the sciences. Participants integrate into the host university and complete course work (primarily in the sciences) from the local curriculum. The program includes a network of approximately twenty European universities in several different countries.
Austria, Vienna. This program, offered fall term and winter semester, takes advantage of Vienna’s setting to let students fully experience Austria’s rich cultural arts heritage. Courses offered include German, social sciences and humanities. German is offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced-intermediate levels. One term of college-level German is recommended.
Denmark, Copenhagen. The Danish Institute for Study Abroad program offers summer, semester, and full-year programs in architecture and design, international business, science, communication, medical practice and policy, humanities, and social sciences. Field trips are integrated with academic course work. Courses are taught in English by Danish professors.
Denmark, Copenhagen. Open to undergraduate and graduate business students, this program offers a variety of courses in English at the Copenhagen School of Business. In addition to the business, economics, and area studies courses, students may take Danish courses. Students may attend either fall or spring semester and summer.
England, Bristol. One student is accepted into this yearlong exchange program at the University of Bristol. It is open to UO students who concentrate their course work in mathematics or the sciences.
England, Cambridge. The summer program in Cambridge allows students to take courses in a variety of subjects offered by the University of Cambridge International Summer Schools while living at one of the university’s colleges.
England, London. Historic London is the setting for this program, which emphasizes the humanities and social sciences. Students live with British families. The program is offered fall, winter, and spring terms.
England, London. Every other spring, graduate and undergraduate theater arts students study the performing arts in London. Accompanied by a UO professor, participants attend more than forty performances.
England, Norwich. This exchange program at the University of East Anglia is based in the School of English and American Studies. Students may take courses across disciplinary lines, but at least half of the courses taken during the year must be in the School of English and American Studies.
Finland, Helsinki. Every other summer, the UO School of Architecture and Allied Arts sponsors a studio in Helsinki. A faculty member from the Department of Architecture accompanies the Oregon group.
Finland, Tampere. UO students may enroll in a variety of business, social science, and humanities courses offered in English at the University of Tampere. Students with sufficient Finnish enroll in regular university courses. Instruction is available in beginning to advanced Finnish courses.
France, Angers. Students in this program study the French language and culture in a language institute at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest, which has a variety of language levels. Students may choose to spend one to three summer months, a fall term, a spring semester, or the academic year in Angers. One term of French is required.
France, Lyon. Students with intermediate or advanced training in French may choose the yearlong program in Lyon and enroll in a language institute or regular university courses. In addition, students with one year of French may study business in a fall semester program.
France, Poitiers. This yearlong or semester program is for students who have studied at least two years of college-level French. Most students are enrolled in the language institute at the University of Poitiers. Students with sufficient academic preparation may enroll in regular University of Poitiers courses.
Germany, Baden-Württemberg. Students in this yearlong or semester program may study at any one of the participating universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Instruction is in German; students with sufficient competence in German may enroll in regular university courses in most fields of study. At least two years of college-level German is required.
Germany, Tübingen. Students with two terms of first-year German are eligible for this intensive language program offered each year from April to July. By the end of the program, participants will have completed the entire second-year German sequence.
Greece, Athens. Organized by the Athens Center, this fall and spring term program showcases Athens’ rich historical and cultural resources. Except for one course in modern Greek, all courses are taught in English. Excursions and field trips are important parts of the program.
Ireland, Dublin. This five-week summer program is designed for students interested in Irish life and culture. The program arranges for the student to stay with an Irish family and provides organized excursions to the greater Dublin area and other parts of Ireland.
Ireland, Galway. This five-week summer program offers a variety of courses for students from all majors with emphases in history, music, theater, literature, and Gaelic language. An optional Dublin tour is also offered.
Italy, Macerata or Siena. Italian, humanities, and the social sciences are emphasized in this program. Italian is taught at all levels. All other courses are taught in English. Field trips complement classroom work. One term of college-level Italian is recommended. The program is offered fall, winter, and spring terms.
Italy, Paderno del Grappa. This fall or spring semester program is designed for students majoring in economics, journalism, or any of the disciplines of the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business. The program provides students with a broad array of courses, taught in English, in the American academic style.
Italy, Pavia. One to two students are accepted into this yearlong program each year. Advanced undergraduate or graduate students with at least three years of college-level Italian take course work in Italian at the University of Pavia.
Italy, Perugia. An eight-week summer program in Italian language and culture is offered at the Italian University for Foreigners in Perugia. Italian is offered at all levels.
Italy, Rome. Each summer the UO School of Architecture and Allied Arts sponsors a studio in Rome. A faculty member from the Department of Architecture accompanies the Oregon group.
Norway, Bergen. Students with sufficient knowledge of Norwegian can enroll in regular University of Bergen courses for a semester or an academic year. Others can study Scandinavian history, politics, and culture, all taught in English. Courses in Norwegian are offered at every level of proficiency.
Norway, Oslo. This program, offered fall or spring semester, the academic year, or summer, provides students an opportunity to enroll directly in courses taught at the University of Oslo. Courses are offered in English in a wide variety of fields. Students with two or more years of Norwegian may take one or more courses taught in Norwegian.
Scotland, Aberdeen. The University of Aberdeen hosts this yearlong exchange program. Students have opportunities to take course work in a wide range of disciplines with the guidance of a faculty adviser.
Spain, Oviedo. These fall term, spring semester, or summer programs, sponsored by NCSA, offer courses in Spanish language, history, and art. All courses are taught in Spanish.
Sweden, Uppsala. Students may enroll in a variety of courses taught in English at Uppsala University, one of Europe’s finest universities. Those with sufficient Swedish can enroll in regular university courses taught in Swedish. Courses in Swedish are offered at beginning to advanced levels.
Middle East
CIEE programs generally consist of a combination of courses offered by host institutions that are specifically designed for study-abroad students (language courses and a core culture-theme course). The UO-sponsored CIEE programs in this region include Jordan and Turkey.
SIT offers field-based programs that focus on a theme and usually offer an independent-study project. The UO-sponsored SIT programs in this region include Jordan and Oman.
Israel, Jerusalem. Historic Jerusalem is the site of a one-year or semester program. Course work focuses on the social sciences and humanities with special concentrations in international, religious, and Middle East studies. Students live in campus dormitories. There is no foreign-language prerequisite.
Oceania
SIT offers field-based programs that focus on a theme and usually offer an independent-study project. The UO-sponsored SIT programs in this region include Fiji and Samoa.
Australia, Adelaide. The UO School of Law maintains an exchange program with the University of Adelaide School of Law in South Australia. This program is open only to law students, who may participate in either the spring or fall semester.
Australia, Canberra, Melbourne, or Perth. Australian National University, La Trobe University, and Curtin University offer a broad curriculum for students participating in these semester or yearlong exchange programs. Students attend regular university classes and follow the Australian academic year, which begins in February and ends in November.
Australia. Deakin University and James Cook University offer yearlong or semester programs for undergraduate students. Students attend regular university classes and follow the Australian academic year, which begins in February and ends in November.
New Zealand, Dunedin. The University of Otago’s courses integrate well with course offerings at the University of Oregon. Students may participate in this exchange program for one semester or an academic year. Students attend regular university classes at Otago and follow the New Zealand academic calendar, which begins in February and ends in November.
New Programs
The Foreign Study Programs Committee reviews proposals for new programs. Information about recent developments is available from the International Affairs office.
Internships
University of Oregon students may earn academic credit while they gain career-related work experience overseas. The IE3 Global Internships program is open to juniors, seniors, and master’s degree students who are currently enrolled in a UO degree program. Financial aid, including scholarships, is available.
Study Abroad, Grants and Scholarships
Because students are registered at the University of Oregon while participating in study-abroad programs, they are eligible to receive most or all of their UO-awarded financial aid. Grants are available to qualified graduating seniors and graduate students for research, university study, and overseas teaching. Fulbright grant applications must be submitted to the Fulbright program adviser in early fall. International Affairs offers scholarship and grant advising for students.
Study-Abroad Courses
Each subject code below is unique to a single study-abroad program. As in other UO courses, course level is indicated by the first digit in the course number:
1=freshman
2=sophomore
3=junior
4=senior
6=graduate
Participating students register in courses with the subject codes, numbers, titles, and credit ranges shown below. After UO course equivalents are determined, the generic study-abroad information is replaced with appropriate course-level designations, titles, and credits. For example, a junior-level 5-credit course in the history of 19th-century Australia that was taken at La Trobe University appears on the student’s permanent UO academic record as OLAT 388 HIST: Australia in the 19th Century 5 [credits].
Australia
OADE 688 Overseas Studies: Adelaide, University of Adelaide (1–12R)
OCUR 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Curtin University (1–12R)
OLAT 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: La Trobe University (1–12R)
Austria
OVIE 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Vienna, NCSA Program (1–12R)
China
OBEI 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Beijing, Central Institute for Nationalities (1–12R)
The Czech Republic
OCHA 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Prague, Charles University (CIEE) (1–12R)
Denmark
ODIS 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Copenhagen, Denmark’s International Study Program (1–12R)
Ecuador
OQUI 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Quito, Catholic University of Ecuador (1–12R)
England
OBRI 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Bristol, Bristol University (1–12R)
OBRT 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: London (1–12R)
OLON 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: London, NCSA Program (1–12R)
OUEA 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Norwich, University of East Anglia (1–12R)
Finland
OTAM 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Tampere, University of Tampere (1–12R)
France
OANG 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Angers, NCSA Program (1–12R)
OLYO 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Lyon, Universities in Lyon (I,II,III and Catholic Faculties) (1–12R)
OPOI 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Poitiers, University of Poitiers (1–12R)
Germany
OBWU 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Baden-Württemberg, Universities in Baden-Württemberg (1–12R)
OSIP 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Baden-Württemberg, Spring Intensive Program (1–12R)
Ghana
OLEG 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Legon, University of Ghana (1–12R)
Hungary
OBUD 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Budapest, Budapest University of Economic Sciences (1–12R)
Israel
OHUJ 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Jerusalem, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1–12R)
Italy
OPAV 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Pavia, University of Pavia (1–12R)
OPER 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Perugia, Italian University for Foreigners (1–12R)
OROM 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Rome, Summer Architecture Studio (1–12R)
OSIE 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Siena, NCSA Program (1–12R)
Japan
OAGU 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Tokyo, Aoyama Gakuin University (1–12R)
OMEI 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Tokyo, Meiji University (1–12R)
OSEN 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Tokyo, Senshu University (1–12R)
OWAS 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Tokyo, Waseda University (1–12R)
Mexico
OQUE 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Querétaro, Summer Study in Mexico (1–12R)
Norway
OBER 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Bergen, University of Bergen (1–12R)
Poland
OWAR 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Warsaw, Central Institute of Planning and Statistics (CIEE) (1–12R)
Russia
OACT 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: American Council of Teachers of Russian (1–12R)
OSTP 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Russia (CIEE) (1–12R)
Scotland
OUAB 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Aberdeen, University of Aberdeen (1–12R)
South Korea
OEWH 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Seoul, Ewha Womans University (1–12R)
OYON 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Seoul, Yonsei University (1–12R)
Spain
OSVL 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Seville, University of Seville (CIEE) (1–12R)
Sweden
OUPP 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Studies: Uppsala, Uppsala University (1–12R)
Thailand
OKKU 188, 288, 388, 488 Overseas Studies: Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen University (CIEE) (1–12R)
Internships
OINT 488, 688 Overseas Study: Internships (1–12R)
Experimental Programs
Africa
OXAF 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Experimental Program: Africa (1–12R)
Asia and Oceania
OXAO 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Experimental Program: Asia and Oceania (1–12R)
Europe
OXEU 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Experimental Program: Europe (1–12R)
Latin America
OXLA 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Experimental Program: Latin America (1–12R)
Middle East
OXME 188, 288, 388, 488, 688 Overseas Experimental Program: Middle East (1–12R)
Labor Education and Research Center
Robert Bussel, Director
(541) 346-5054
(541) 346-2790 fax
1675 Agate St.
1289 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1289
www.uoregon.edu/~lerc
Faculty
Robert Bussel, associate professor. B.A., 1973, Cornell; M.Ed., 1983, Rutgers; Ph.D., 1993, Cornell. (2002)
Barbara Byrd, senior instructor; coordinator, Portland Center. B.A., 1971, Rice; M.S., 1978, Massachusetts at Amherst; Ph.D., 1988, Texas, Austin. (1994)
Lynn M. Feekin, instructor. B.A., 1972, Northern Iowa. (1994)
Jennifer Hess, research associate. B.S., 1983, Western Washington; M.P.H., 1996, Washington (Seattle); Ph.D., 2004, Oregon. (2002)
Gordon Lafer, associate professor. B.A., 1983, Swarthmore; M.A., 1989, M.Ph., 1992, Ph.D., 1995, Yale University. (1997)
Helen Moss, instructor. B.A., 1982, San Francisco State; M.A., 2001, Portland State University. (2000)
Marcus Widenor, associate professor. B.A., 1974, Antioch; M.A., 1976, Massachusetts at Amherst. (1983)
Emeriti
Steven Deutsch, professor emeritus. See Sociology.
James J. Gallagher, associate professor emeritus. B.A., 1961, California, Berkeley. (1978)
Margaret J. Hallock, professor emerita. B.A., 1969, Southern California; M.A., 1971, Ph.D., 1974, Claremont. (1988)
The date in parentheses at the end of each entry is the first year on the University of Oregon faculty.
About the Center
The Labor Education and Research Center (LERC) was established at the University of Oregon in 1977 by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of the State Board of Higher Education. It was founded to serve the educational and research needs of Oregon workers and their organizations.
The center serves as a liaison between members of Oregon’s labor community and the state university system. Research and educational programs provide a catalyst for interaction among labor leaders, public officials, arbitrators, labor relations specialists, and members of the academic community.
The center produces educational programs including seminars, conferences, and short courses on campus and throughout the state. It offers training and education to unionists in grievance handling, arbitration, collective bargaining, health and safety, and issues of concern in today’s complex and rapidly changing economy.
The broader labor relations community of arbitrators, mediators, and labor relations professionals is served through LERC’s conferences and programs on public- and private-sector labor law, worker participation, and labor-management cooperation.
Faculty members are engaged in research on current and emerging issues in labor relations and working life. Areas of research include the changing environment and structure of collective bargaining, sustainability and green jobs, immigration and Oregon’s changing work force, privatization, and worker rights in organizing and dispute resolution. The center publishes a regular monograph series and occasional working papers.
A workplace health and safety program conducts research on a wide array of issues associated with occupational health and safety and produces research, publications, and programs on that subject.
The center is advised by a committee of representatives from state labor organizations.
Most of the center’s courses are offered without credit. However, workers participating in LERC programs can arrange for academic credit when certain conditions are met.
The center conducts a participatory learning experience for undergraduate students—an intensive internship with Oregon labor unions on research and related projects. Students earn 4 credits each term of the internship.
Students may be eligible to participate in field studies or special seminars through the center. These courses are limited to students who have made acceptable arrangements for study with individual center faculty members; they are subject to the approval of the director. The center’s faculty members work with a student to determine how a LERC course fits into his or her academic program. Faculty members are available to students for consultation related to the center’s interest areas. More information is available from the center.
LERC in Portland. LERC offices in Portland offer services to the metropolitan area through general and specialized programs. A Portland-area committee of labor leaders provides consultation about program offerings. The Portland office is located in the University of Oregon’s White Stag Block at 70 NW Couch Street, Suite 353; telephone (503) 412-3721.
The Labor Education and Research Center is a member of the United Association for Labor Education and the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association.
Labor Education and Research Center Courses (LERC)
401 Research: [Topic] (1–21R)
405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–21R)
406 Supervised Field Study: [Topic] (1–21R) Supervised activity related to areas such as labor education, local union administration, and job safety and health.
407/507 Seminar: [Topic] (1–5R) Recent topics include Arbitration, Contemporary Labor Problems, Occupational Safety and Health Issues, Unions and Workforce Development, Workers’ Compensation. Only a few seminars can be offered each year.
408/508 Workshop: [Topic] (1–21R)
410/510 Experimental Course: [Topic] (1–5R) Topics include Bargaining Simulations, Techniques of Labor Education, Unions and Technology.
601 Research: [Topic] (1–16R))
605 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–16R)
606 Supervised Field Studies (1–16R)
608 Workshop: [Topic] (1–16R)
Libraries
Deborah A. Carver, Philip H. Knight Dean of Libraries
(541) 346-3056
(541) 346-3485 fax
Office of the Librarian, Knight Library
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299
libref@uoregon.edu
library.uoregon.edu
Faculty
Margaret H. Bean, assistant professor; resource sharing librarian. B.A., 1978, Scripps College; M.L.S., 1979, California, Berkeley. (2007)
Rebecca Belford, assistant professor; music librarian. B.A., 2001, Vassar College; M.L.S., 2007, State University of New York, Buffalo. (2007)
Leslie K. Bennett, professor; head, music services. B.A., 1971, M.A., 1977, California State, Long Beach; M.L.S., 1979, California, Los Angeles. (1983)
Andrew R. Bonamici, professor; associate university librarian for instructional services. B.A., 1983, Marylhurst; A.M.L.S., 1984, Michigan, Ann Arbor. (1985)
Heather I. Briston, Mary Corrigan and Richard Solari University Historian and Archivist; associate professor. B.A., 1992, Michigan State; J.D., 1995, Syracuse; M.S.I., 1999, Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2001)
Sara N. Brownmiller, professor; director, library systems. B.A., 1974, Incarnate Word; M.L.S., 1978, Arizona. (1987)
Barbara A. Butler, professor; science librarian. B.S., 1980, M.S., 1983, California, Davis; M.L.I.S., 1990, California, Berkeley. (1992)
Deborah A. Carver, professor; Philip H. Knight Dean of Libraries. B.A., 1973, Massachusetts; M.L.S., 1976, North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.P.A., 1984, Virginia, Charlottesville. (1990)
Glenda Claborne, assistant professor; metadata management librarian. B.S., 1983, Lyceum of the Philippines; M.L.I.S., 2005, Washington (Seattle). (2008)
Andrea G. Coffman, associate professor; ocean and coastal law librarian. B.S., 1974, California, Santa Cruz; M.L.S., 1977, Oregon. (2007)
Karen M. Estlund, assistant professor; digital collections coordinator. B.A., 2001, Reed College; M.L.I.S., 2005, Washington (Seattle). (2007)
Robert H. Felsing, professor; East Asian bibliographer. B.A., 1968, Briar Cliff (Sioux City); M.A., 1970, Hawaii, Manoa; Ph.D., 1979, M.L.I.S., 1984, Iowa. (1989)
David C. Fowler, professor; head, acquisitions department. B.A., 1984, Alaska, Anchorage; M.L.S., 1995, State University of New York, Albany. (2006).
James D. Fox, associate professor; head, special collections and university archives. B.A., 1980, California, Santa Cruz; M.A., 1984, Chicago; M.L.S., 1986, Columbia. (2000)
Paul A. Frantz, professor; assistant head, reference and instruction department; reference librarian, journalism specialist. B.A., 1972, Alberta; M.A., 1977, Portland State; M.L.S., 1984, Washington (Seattle). (1986)
Nathan Georgitis, assistant professor; metadata librarian. B.A., 1996, Brown; M.L.S., 2000, Simmons College. (2003)
Mary C. Grenci, associate professor; serials catalog team leader. B.Mus., 1985, Youngstown State; M.Mus. 1987, New England Conservatory of Music; M.L.S., 1995, Southern Connecticut. (1996)
Heghine Hakobyan, assistant professor; Slavic librarian. B.A., 1983, Kurgan College of Culture and Enlightenment; M.A., 1988, Tyuman State University; M.L.I.S., 2003, City University of New York, Queens College. (2007)
Joni Herbst, associate professor; technical services law librarian. B.S., 1981, Arizona State; M.L.S., 1986, Arizona. (1994)
Mary Ann Hyatt, professor; director, law library. B.A., 1979, Rhodes; M.L.S., 1980, Emory; J.D., 1993, Washington (Seattle). (2004)
Jon R. Jablonski, David and Nancy Petrone Map-GIS Librarian; assistant professor. B.F.A., 1994, Wisconsin (Milwaukee); M.L.I.S., 2002, Washington. (2002)
Barbara Baxter Jenkins, professor; head, reference and instruction department. B.A., 1978, Earlham; M.L.S., 1982, Chicago. (1992)
JQ Johnson, professor; director, scholarly communication and instructional support. A.B., 1973, Harvard; M.A., 1987, Stanford. (1987)
Kathleen M. Lenn, professor; reference librarian. B.A., 1983, Eastern Illinois; M.L.S., 1985, Illinois. (1985)
Cara A. List, associate professor; architecture and allied arts reference librarian. B.A., 1984, Scripps; M.F.A., 1990, School of Visual Arts; M.L.I.S., 1998, Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2000)
Linda J. Long, associate professor; manuscripts librarian. B.A., 1978, Seattle; M.A., 1979, Case Western; M.L.S., 1987, Brigham Young. (1997)
Michael Majdic, professor; television producer and director, Center for Media and Educational Technologies. B.A., 1984, Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.A., 1993, Sangamon State. (1994)
Stephanie A. Midkiff, associate professor; law reference librarian. B.A., 1978, J.D., 1985, M.L.S., 1994, Kentucky. (1997)
Ann E. Miller, associate professor; head, metadata services and digital projects. B.A., 1980, Goshen College; A.M.L.S., 1983, Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2008)
Victoria S. Mitchell, associate professor; head, science library. B.S., 1979, California; M.S.L.I.S., 1989, Simmons College. (2001)
Karen E. Munro, assistant professor; head, Portland Library and Learning Commons. B.A., 1995, McGill; M.F.A., 1999, Iowa; M.L.I.S., 2002, British Columbia. (2008)
Angus B. Nesbit, associate professor; law reference librarian. B.A., 1984, Maine; M.L.I.S., 1985, Pittsburgh; J.D., 1992, Oregon. (1997)
Rosemary Nigro, assistant professor; acquisitions librarian. B.A., 1993, Yale; M.L.I.S., 2003, Simmons College. (2007)
Erin O’Meara, assistant professor; electronic records archivist. B.A., 2001, Arizona; M.A., 2004, British Columbia. (2005)
Elizabeth M. Peterson, assistant professor; humanities reference librarian—literature. B.A., 1990, California, Santa Cruz; M.L.I.S., 2002, San Jose State. (2006)
Miriam E. Rigby, assistant professor; social sciences librarian. B.A., 2002, Reed College; M.A., 2004, Chicago; M.L.I.S., 2008, Washington (Seattle). (2008)
Lori Proudfit Robare, professor; assistant head, metadata services and digital projects. B.A., 1982, Lewis and Clark; M.A., 1986, Monterey Institute of International Studies; M.L.I.S., 1992, California, Berkeley. (1994)
John E. Russell, assistant professor; social sciences librarian—history. B.A., 1993, Vermont; M.L.S., 2004, Indiana. (2007)
Julia C. Simic, assistant professor; visual resources librarian. B.A., 1993, M.L.S., 1996, Indiana. (2006)
Nancy Slight-Gibney, associate professor; director, library resource management and assessment. B.A., 1978, M.A., 1986, Oregon; M.L.I.S., 1990, Michigan, Ann Arbor. (1993)
Ted D. Smith, associate professor; assistant head, documents center and documents reference librarian. B.A., 1982, California State, Long Beach; M.L.S., 1992, California, Los Angeles. (1994)
Jeffrey Staiger, assistant professor; humanities librarian—Romance languages. B.A., 1985, Williams College; Ph.D., 1997, California, M.L.I.S., 2005, Rutgers. (2006)
Laine Stambaugh, professor; director, library human resources. B.A., 1977, M.A., 1986, California State, Long Beach; M.L.S., 1987, Arizona. (1987)
Thomas A. Stave, professor; head, document center. B.A., 1972, Whitworth; M.L., 1974, Washington (Seattle). (1980)
Bruce Harwood Tabb, associate professor; special collections librarian. B.Mus., 1987, Cincinnati; M.Mus., 1989, Yale; M.L.S., 1991, Southern Connecticut. (1992)
Edward H. Teague, professor; head, architecture and allied arts library. B.F.A., 1972, North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.A., 1976, Georgia; M.L.S., 1978, North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (2001)
Ilona Tsutsui, assistant professor; law collections and electronic resources librarian. B.S., 1997, Oregon; M.L.S., 2006, Emporia State. (2008)
Dean P. Walton, assistant professor; science librarian. B.S., 1983, American; Ph.D., 1990, Georgetown; M.L.S., 2005, Southern Connecticut State. (2005)
Hsiao-Guang “Daphne” Wang, associate professor; East Asian catalog team leader. B.A., 1984, M.L.S., 1986, Rutgers. (1997)
Mark R. Watson, professor; associate university librarian for collections and access. B.A., 1981, Whitworth; M.A., 1983, Washington State; A.M., 1986, Chicago. (1986)
Brian D. Westra, assistant professor; Lorry I. Lokey Science Data Services Librarian. B.A., 1984, Dordt College; M.S., 1991, Western Washington; M.L.I.S., 1998, Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2008)
Ann Zeidman-Karpinski, assistant professor; science and technology services librarian. B.A., 1992, Oberlin; M.A., 1996, Rutgers; M.L.I.S., 2002, California, Los Angeles. (2002)
Kaiping Zhang, associate professor; business and economics reference librarian. B.A., 1967, Beijing Institute of Foreign Languages; M.L.S., 1992, State University of New York, Albany. (2000)
Emeriti
Rodney E. Christensen, professor emeritus. B.S., 1956, M.S., 1957, Northern Illinois; M.S., 1967, Southern California. (1967)
Lawrence N. Crumb, associate professor emeritus. B.A., 1958, Pomona; M.A., 1967, Wisconsin, Madison; M.Div., 1961, S.T.M., 1973, Nashotah House. (1978)
Kenneth W. Duckett, professor emeritus. B.A., 1950, Denver; M.S., 1954, Wisconsin, Madison. (1979)
Katherine G. Eaton, associate professor emerita. B.A., 1944, Minnesota; M.S., 1952, M.S., 1968, Oregon. (1970)
J. Richard Heinzkill, professor emeritus. B.A., 1955, Saint John’s (Collegeville); A.M.L.S., 1964, Michigan, Ann Arbor. (1967)
Jane Yen-Cheng Hsu, assistant professor emerita. B.A., 1946, Gingling Girls’ School, Nanking. (1956)
Donald L. Hunter, professor emeritus. B.S., 1945, Nebraska. (1946)
Dennis R. Hyatt, professor emeritus. B.A., 1969, Missouri; J.D., 1972, M.L.L., 1974, Washington (Seattle). (1976)
Edward C. Kemp, professor emeritus. A.B., 1951, Harvard; M.L.S., 1955, California, Berkeley. (1955)
William C. Leonard, professor emeritus. A.A., 1958, San Jose City; B.S., 1965, M.S., 1970, Oregon. (1968)
Howard A. Lindstrom, associate professor emeritus. B.S., 1958, Southern Oregon State; M.A., 1966, California State, San Jose; Ed.D., 1987, Oregon. (1987)
Robin B. Lodewick, assistant professor emerita. B.A., 1959, Brooklyn; M.L.S., 1961, Rutgers. (1961)
Reyburn R. McCready, associate professor emeritus. B.A., 1950, John Brown; M.A., 1961, Denver. (1961)
Guido A. Palandri, professor emeritus. B.A., 1949, Oregon; B.L.S., 1954, California, Berkeley. (1960)
Huibert Paul, assistant professor emeritus. B.A., 1963, Sophia, Tokyo; M.L.S., 1965, California, Berkeley. (1965)
K. Keith Richard, professor emeritus. B.S., 1958, Oregon College of Education; M.S., 1964, M.L.S., 1971, Oregon. (1972)
Claire Runkel, assistant professor emerita. B.A., 1958, M.A., 1961, Minnesota. (1961)
George W. Shipman, university librarian and Philip H. Knight Chair 1997–2000 emeritus. B.A., 1963, Albion; M.A., 1965, Western Michigan; A.M.L.S., 1967, Michigan, Ann Arbor. (1980)
Marcia J. Sigler, assistant professor emerita. B.A., 1944, Ohio Wesleyan; B.S., 1956, M.L.S., 1958, California, Berkeley. (1969)
Ruth E. South, associate professor emerita. B.A., 1950, M.L.S., 1972, M.A., 1981, Oregon. (1973)
Christine L. Sundt, professor emerita. B.A., 1969, Illinois, Chicago; M.A., 1972, Wisconsin, Madison. (1985)
Luise E. Walker, associate professor emerita; science reference librarian. A.B., 1951, Washington (Seattle); A.M.L.S., 1955, Michigan, Ann Arbor; M.S., 1961, State University of New York, College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry. (1967)
The date in parentheses at the end of each entry is the first year on the University of Oregon faculty.
About the Libraries
The University of Oregon Libraries supports the instructional and research programs of the university and is open to the general public. The range of support provided to the faculty and students is broad, including reference and research assistance, access to collections, interlibrary loan and reserve reading programs, credit and noncredit library courses, access to computers and electronic resources, instructional technology support and training, media-rich classroom facilities, wireless access, and campuswide classroom technology support.
The UO Libraries, an Association of Research Libraries member, houses the largest research collection in the state, with more than 3 million volumes and 46,000 journal subscriptions, both in print and electronic format. Extensive holdings of manuscripts, microforms, CDs, DVDs, phonograph records, films, videotapes, slides, maps, and state, federal, and international documents complement the core collections. To meet the growing demand for digital resources, the UO Libraries is actively expanding its digital holdings and forging partnerships to increase access to digitized collections.
Facilities and Resources
University of Oregon Libraries comprises Knight Library, four on-campus branch libraries, and two off-campus branch libraries. On-campus libraries include the John E. Jaqua Law Library, located in the Knight Law Center; the Science Library, located in the science complex; the Mathematics Library, in Fenton Hall; and the Architecture and Allied Arts Library, in Lawrence Hall. Off-campus libraries include the Loyd and Dorothy Rippey Library at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston, Oregon, and the Portland Library and Learning Commons. Reference service is provided in all campus libraries. For library hours, call (541) 346-3054 or consult the website.
All libraries provide access to an array of technology, including scanning equipment, digital cameras, color printers, and desktop and laptop computers equipped with production, presentation, and graphics software. Facilities for audio and video transfer and editing are available in Knight Library.
The library is structured as a learning commons, providing consolidated access to scholarly information, research assistance, tutoring, advising, and technology to support research and discovery.
The library’s website is an excellent starting point from which to explore myriad information resources. With front-page search capabilities, the website gives users access to the library’s online catalog, which is constantly updated with information about the circulation status of library materials, new books and book orders, and journal availability. Users can search numerous online periodical indexes, newspapers, e-books, and e-journals. An integrated FindText service allows users to easily locate the full text of e-journal articles during a search.
The website provides a connection to Summit, a union catalog of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium of thirty-six public and private college and university libraries in the Pacific Northwest. A Summit search retrieves information on any of the 28 million items held in the cumulative collections of all member libraries, as well as other libraries worldwide. Materials may be borrowed directly through Summit or from other libraries through interlibrary loan.
The website also provides convenient access to growing collections of digitized print and nonprint material.
Services
The UO Libraries offers a suite of services to assist faculty members in developing research and instructional projects with digital and multimedia components. The library also manages and maintains the UO Scholars’ Bank, an online archive of the scholarly output of the campus community, and provides administrative support for Blackboard, the university’s online course management system.
The library’s instructional programs include technology workshops, in-class presentations by librarians, and credit courses on research and information access. These programs reach more than 10,000 students and faculty members each year.
The library provides a full range of instructional technology services, including instructional and promotional television services, interactive television, satellite uplink and reception, graphic art services for conventional and electronic presentations, and instruction and consulting on educational technology for faculty and graduate teaching fellows. The library also provides delivery and maintenance of instructional technology equipment in more than 150 classrooms across campus.
Library services and facilities are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Staff members at service desks in each library can provide details about relevant services. For more information, call the liaison for patrons with disabilities, (541) 346-1818.
Borrowing
UO faculty and staff members and students who are currently enrolled or registered may borrow books, videos, and other materials from the UO Libraries. They may also borrow materials and receive online article deliveries from any of the other libraries with which the UO Libraries has reciprocal lending agreements. A number of document delivery services are available, including special programs for distance-education students. Through its course reserves program, the library provides students with access to course readings, which can be checked out or read online. Information on access to user accounts and other services is available on the library’s website.
Oregon residents who are sixteen years and older may apply for borrowing privileges under the Oregon Card program. Current members of the UO Alumni Association also enjoy borrowing privileges.
History
The first official library at the University of Oregon was established in 1891, when Henry Villard donated a book collection valued at $1,000. As collections grew during the next twenty years, the library moved to progressively larger quarters in various locations. In 1905 the legislature appropriated funds for a new library building, now Fenton Hall. The building was completed in 1907, and a fireproof stack annex was added in 1913.
Knight Library was designed by Ellis F. Lawrence and constructed in 1937. The facade has been described as “exotic, . . . a combination of modernized Lombardy and Greco-Roman with art deco details.” The building contains exceptionally fine exterior and interior decorative work, including the fifteen stone heads by Edna Dunberg and Louise Utter Pritchard, ornamental memorial gates by O. B. Dawson, carved wooden panels by Arthur Clough, and two large murals painted by Albert and Arthur Runquist. The 1937 building and the quadrangle it faces are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Additions to Knight Library were constructed in 1950 and 1966. During a third expansion and renovation project, a 132,000-square-foot addition was completed in 1992, and substantial renovation of the existing building was completed in 1994.
Donor Program
Gifts from alumni and friends help strengthen library collections, purchase new technology, employ student assistants, and preserve Oregon’s rich history. Library donors receive the biannual publication Building Knowledge. For more information, call the library administration office, (541) 346-3056.
Library Courses (LIB)
101 Introduction to Library Research (1) Introduction to the use of resources and services offered by the UO Libraries.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R) Introduction to general library resources and to subject-related library resources. R when topic changes.
323 Research Strategies: [Topic] (4) Discusses strategies for locating, retrieving, and evaluating information in the modern information environment within a topical context. Examines sociopolitical issues of information access.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R) Introduction to general library resources and to subject-related library resources. R when topic changes.
405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–21R)
407/507 Seminar: [Topic] (1–5R) Topics are Library Resources, Bibliography.
409 Practicum: [Topic] (1–12R)
410/510 Experimental Course: [Topic] (1–5R)
453/553 Government Information (4) Finding and using government information; characteristics and life cycles of information produced by federal, state, and local government bodies. Policies governing access to public information.
605 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–16R)
Military Science
Thomas Lingle, Department Head
(541) 346-3102
(800) 542-3945
(541) 346-2813 fax
1679 Agate St.
1297 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1297
goldbar@uoregon.edu
uoregon.edu/~army
Courtesy Faculty
Thomas D. Malone, courtesy instructor; captain, U.S. Army. B.A., 2001, Oregon. (2008)
Matthew R. Kelley, courtesy instructor; captain, U.S. Army. B.S., 2002, U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (2007)
Darren L. McMahon, courtesy instructor; captain, U.S. Army. B.A., 1996, Troy State. (2002)
James L. Miller, courtesy instructor; captain, U.S. Army. B.S., 2002, Montana State. (2003)
L. Joelle Rankins Goodwin, courtesy instructor; major, U.S. Army. B.S., 1986, Oregon; M.A., 1995, Hood College. (2005)
Special Staff
Donald J. Rummer, courtesy instructor; sergeant first class, U.S. Army. (2006)
The date in parentheses at the end of each entry is the first year on the University of Oregon faculty.
About the Department
The Department of Military Science, an instructional department that reports to the senior vice president and provost, offers four years of military science courses, lower and upper division. The 300- and 400-level courses are open to contracted ROTC cadets pursuing commissions as officers in the United States Army. The 100- and 200-level courses are open to interested students.
Curriculum
The curriculum is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to meet the following objectives:
1. Provide opportunities to learn and practice leadership styles, dimensions, and techniques
2. Provide an understanding of the historical role of the army and how that role supports the goals and objectives of national policy
3. Develop and improve communication skills using practical oral and written exercises
4. Develop an understanding of the professional military ethic
5. Provide general knowledge of the structure of the army, its organization, and how its various components work together
6. Provide an understanding of American military history and the leadership principles that cause military leaders to succeed or fail
Lower Division. Lower-division (100- and 200-level) courses are offered for 1 or 2 credits each. The 100-level courses are offered to freshmen. The 200-level courses are offered to sophomores and upperclassmen. These courses provide the basic framework of knowledge and emphasize basic military terms, leadership, organization, and military history.
Upper Division. Upper-division (300- and 400-level) courses primarily are offered for 4 credits each. These courses are offered only to contracted cadets, or those in the process of contracting, who have satisfactorily completed the two three-course sequences Military Science I (MIL 121, 122, 123) and II (MIL 221, 222, 223). They provide the advanced leadership, decision-making, communication, ethics, and tactical education to prepare the student to become a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army.
Extracurricular Activities
The department supports a variety of events including ranger challenge (a club sport), Marauders (an elective course), football, basketball, softball, and color guard.
Military Science Courses (MIL)
121, 122, 123 Military Science I (2,2,2) 121: constitutional beginnings, organization, and role of today’s army; physical fitness; introduction to equipment and small-unit operations. 122: operational and survival skills, topographic map reading and land navigation, first-aid, small-unit tactics, and practical exercises with Army weapons and equipment. 123: characteristics and methods of successful leadership—building trust, understanding, cooperation, and communication; responsibilities of leadership including personal motivation and ethics.
131 Physical Training (1–5R) Participatory physical training program that follows the U.S. Army’s physical fitness program. Prepares students for the rigors of military activities through a systematic physical conditioning process.
141 Ranger Challenge (3R) Course training focuses on basic infantry individual and team skills. Course culminates in squad-sized teams competing against other schools in the region.
151 Marauders (3R) Designed to increase student proficiency in tactical leadership skills as well as enhance performance potential at various leadership levels in army operations.
191 Leadership Laboratory (1R) Laboratory for practical experience. Assesses cadet leadership potential, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. One field-training exercise a term. R five times for maximum of 6 credits.
199 Special Studies [Topic] (1–5R) A current topic is Physical Fitness Training. R six times for maximum of 6 credits.
221, 222, 223 Military Science II (2,2,2) 221: basic leadership and technical military skills—map reading, first aid, and communication skills. Focus is individual abilities and building effective teams. 222: purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers; organizational values and their application to the decision-making process; military tactics in small-unit operations. 223: self- and team development in Army operations; comprehension and use of the five-paragraph Operations Order; tactics; land navigation.
321, 322, 323 Military Science III (4,4,4) Lectures, laboratory, field training exercises. 321: teaches the sixteen leadership dimensions and application to infantry tactics, operation orders, and orienteering. Pre- or coreq: MIL 223 or equivalent. 322: strengthens individual abilities with experience in marksmanship, drill, and tactics. 323: evaluates leadership abilities in tactical and nontactical settings. Prereq for 322 and 323: MIL 223 or equivalent.
331 Physical Training (1–5R) Emphasizes physical fitness and overall good health. Focus is on the intensity, duration, and frequency of fitness training, resulting in improved health and physical fitness.
405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–3R)
410 Experimental Course: [Topic] (1–4R)
421, 422, 423 Military Science IV (4,4,4) Lectures, laboratory, and field training exercises. 421: planning, evaluating, and conducting unit training and practical exercises. 422: study of judicial and nonjudicial proceedings and administrative actions available to commanders. 423: duties and responsibilities of a lieutenant; ethical decision making, counseling subordinates, evaluation reports, transition to active duty. Prereq: MIL 323 or equivalent.
About ROTC
The U.S. Army supports Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs at colleges and universities throughout the country. Students who take military science courses may also participate, by contractual arrangement with the Department of the Army, in the process that leads to a commission. Each cadet must take, in addition to military science courses, a course in military history and in written communication. Most of these courses count toward general-education group requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
The U.S. Army sponsors two-, three-, and four-year federal scholarships, awarded competitively by the Army to students who seek a commission. It is possible for undergraduate students to obtain a commission through either a two-, three-, or four-year program of instruction. Graduate students who meet age requirements and have two academic years remaining at the UO may also pursue a commission through ROTC. Students interested in pursuing a commission, a scholarship, or both should contact the department.
Multicultural Academic Success
Audrey Cramer, Director
(541) 346-3479
(541) 346-3416 fax
164 Oregon Hall
uoregon.edu/~omas
The Office of Multicultural Academic Success is dedicated to helping self-identified students of color who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents successfully complete their University of Oregon education. The office strives to meet this responsibility by providing an honest and caring atmosphere sensitive to students. Specific goals are to
• help self-identified African American, Asian American–Pacific Islander, Chicano or Latino, Native American, and multiracial students to achieve academic success and graduate
• work with the Career Center to facilitate placement opportunities
• work with the Office of Student Life to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for students of color
• work with the Office of Academic Advising to provide enhanced advising services for students
• collaborate with local community organizations and government agencies on issues of racial and ethnic diversity
The office’s support services include
• academic advising
• a computer laboratory with word-processing software and Internet connections
• scholarship, fellowship, employment, and internship information
• graduate school preparation
• tutorial assistance
• selected course offerings including College Composition I,II (WR 121, 122), College Algebra (MATH 111), Special Studies: Intermediate Algebra (ALS 199), Calculus for Business and Social Science I,II (MATH 241, 242), Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics (MATH 243)
The Office of Multicultural Academic Success sponsors the Reach for Success middle school visitation program, the Awards and Graduation Ceremony, and multicultural speakers and presenters. The office also provides technical, advisory, and financial support to student organizations, and it enhances the new student experience by coordinating a fall orientation retreat for new students of color.
Services are free. All students, in particular students of color, are encouraged to use the Office of Multicultural Academic Success.
Museums
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Jill Hartz, Director
1430 Johnson Lane
(541) 346-3027
(541) 346-0976 fax
1223 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1223
jsma.uoregon.edu
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is a valuable visual arts resource for visitors on campus and around the region. Among the museum’s 12,500 works of art is a renowned collection of Asian art, which principally represents the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea. A strong collection of paintings and sculpture by American and regional artists includes the largest public collection of works by Morris Graves. The museum also has works from European traditions and a collection of Russian icon paintings.
Visitors now experience a vibrant new museum, which reopened in January 2005 after completion of a major renovation and expansion project. Collection galleries featuring American, European, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art are enhanced with a provocative series of special exhibitions and a full complement of programs designed to engage audiences. Educational facilities include an interactive discovery gallery, art-making studio, and lecture hall. In addition to the beloved Campbell Memorial Courtyard, gathering places include the Marché Museum Café, two courtyards, and spaces for special events.
As a university museum, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is an important teaching resource. Its exhibitions and programs are based creatively on the multidisciplinary curricular and extracurricular needs of university and community audiences. Museum faculty and staff members lecture, teach, and lead museum tours for UO students and others in the community. Student involvement is encouraged at several levels, ranging from internships and volunteer opportunities to research for undergraduate and graduate projects.
Admission is free for museum members, UO students, and members of the UO faculty and staff. University identification is required. The museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended evening hours every Wednesday until 8:00 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Jon M. Erlandson, Director
(541) 346-3024
(541) 346-5334 fax
1680 E. 15th Ave.
1224 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1224
mnh@uoregon.edu
natural-history.uoregon.edu
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History links research and teaching activities with public programs and exhibits on the natural sciences and cultural history, including extensive research on Oregon archaeology, geology, history, and natural history.
The museum holds important collections of anthropological, archaeological, biological, and paleontological materials. These include the world’s oldest shoes, 10,000-year-old sagebrush bark sandals from Fort Rock cave, and evidence of North America’s oldest house, a 9,400-year-old summer settlement buried under layers of volcanic ash near Newberry Crater.
Museum exhibits focus on Pacific Northwest geology, archaeology, biology, Native American cultures, and traditional cultures worldwide. Each year, courses in anthropology, biology, geological sciences, architecture and allied arts, and other departments and schools use the museum. Faculty and staff members lecture, teach, and lead museum and field tours for UO students and the broader community. Internship, individual study, volunteer, and employment opportunities are available for students. Graduate students use the collections for research leading to theses and dissertations.
Offering tours and educational activities for children, families, and community groups, the museum works closely with local and regional school districts and other community groups.
Admission is free for UO students, faculty, staff, and museum members, $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and youth, and $8 for families; admission is free for all on Wednesdays. Exhibits and the museum store are open Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The museum’s research and collections divisions, which include the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology, are described in the Research Institutes and Centers section of the catalog.
Condon Collection of Fossils
(541) 346-4577
202 Volcanology Building
1272 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1272
The Condon Collection, part of the Museum of Natural and Cultural History collection, includes geological specimens collected by Thomas Condon, pioneer geologist and professor of natural history and geology at the University of Oregon. Condon was one of the first professors to join the faculty of the university when it was established in 1876. When he died in 1907, his extensive personal collection of fossils, which he used for teaching, became the permanent possession of the university. Since 1907 the collection has been added to by various people, particularly A. J. Shotwell during the 1950s and 1960s.
The collection includes approximately 85,000 specimens. Vertebrate fossils make up the bulk of the collection, but it includes some invertebrate fossils, large holdings of fossil plants (largely leaf impressions), and several thousand skulls and skeletons of recent mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Several hundred published technical papers document the collections. Some research on the collections has been published in the UO Museum of Natural History bulletin series. A list of publication titles and a pamphlet with information about the museum may be obtained by writing to the museum.
Physical Education and Recreation
Dennis Munroe, Director
(541) 346-4153
181 Esslinger Hall
perec.uoregon.edu
Faculty
Janice Radcliffe, senior instructor (fitness management). B.S., 1978, M.S., 1985, Oregon; Ph.D., 1994, Texas, Austin. (1986)
David Rubino, instructor (team sports, running). B.S., 1987, Cortland; M.A., 1988, Northern Colorado. (2001)
Greg Smith, instructor (racquet sports). B.S., 1975, Texas, Austin. (2001)
Michael Strong, senior instructor (outdoor pursuits). B.S., 1976, Alberta; M.S., 1986, Oregon. (1986)
Emeritae
Karla S. Rice, senior instructor emerita. B.S., 1962, Central Michigan; M.A., 1965, Michigan State. (1967)
Becky L. Sisley, professor emerita; athletic liaison. B.A., 1961, Washington (Seattle); M.S.P.E., 1964, Ed.D., 1973, North Carolina, Greensboro. (1965)
Lois J. Youngen, associate professor emerita. B.S., 1955, Kent State; M.A., 1957, Michigan State; Ph.D., 1971, Ohio State. (1960)
The date in parentheses at the end of each entry is the first year on the University of Oregon faculty.
About the Department
The Department of Physical Education and Recreation enhances the lives of UO students as well as faculty and staff members by providing physical activity programs and services that promote health and fitness, active recreation, and participation in sports. The department comprises Physical Education, Recreational Programs, and Facilities Operations.
Employment. Students who are interested in physical activity and sports are good candidates for the many part-time jobs generated by the variety of programs and services offered by the department and in the operation of facilities. Students may apply for any of the more than 150 positions as lifeguards, sports officials, office assistants, and weight-room, facility, and equipment-issue supervisors. Lifeguards must have current certification; training is provided for other positions. Most positions require certification in first aid and CPR.
Recreational Programs
Brent Harrison, Associate Director
Rec Sports (Intramurals). The intramural program provides opportunities for members of the university community to participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities. Superior skills or sports experience is not a prerequisite for participation; there is a place for everyone, from the novice to the advanced competitor. Some of the most popular activities are flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, and ultimate Frisbee. For more information, call (541) 346-4113.
Rec Fitness. The Rec Fitness Workout Program provides high-quality, inexpensive exercise without academic pressure. Rec Aerobics offers body sculpting, stretch and flex, basic step aerobics, and kick boxing. Group Cycling utilizes specially designed stationary bikes, motivational music, and participatory coaching techniques to provide students of all athletic levels a challenging, rewarding, and fun cardiovascular workout. For more information, call (541) 346-4113.
Open Recreation. The Student Recreation Center may be used for open recreation when no classes or programs are scheduled. Students must show a current UO identification card to use the facilities. Faculty and staff members, alumni, and sponsored community members may purchase a facility user pass, valid for a single term or a full year. Passes are sold at the main desk in the Student Recreation Center. For more information, call (541) 346-4183. For information on family recreation, call (541) 346-4112.
Fitness Services. Personal trainers, certified by the American Council on Exercise, are available to make fitness assessments and create individualized training programs. Each session includes a risk assessment and goal-setting consultation, personalized workout program, and training session to refine the participant’s technique and form. It is recommended that new members of the center take a free facility and fitness orientation. For more information, call (541) 346-1364.
More information on other recreational opportunities can be found on the Department of Physical Education and Recreation website.
Recreational Facilities
Bryan Haunert, Associate Director
This component of the department is responsible for operating and maintaining physical-activity facilities, which are located on forty-two acres at the southeast corner of the campus.
The Student Recreation Center has a climbing wall, a suspended running track, a swimming pool, five basketball courts, fitness and weight rooms, locker rooms, seven racquetball courts, a squash court, multipurpose rooms, an aerobics studio, and mat rooms. Equipment and towels are available with presentation of the user’s UO identification card. Gerlinger Hall contains locker rooms, a small pool, a large multipurpose gym, and a small multipurpose room used to teach aerobics classes and other activities. Gerlinger Annex has two gymnasiums primarily used for physical education and intramurals. The Student Tennis Center is located behind McArthur Court and features six courts. In addition, six outdoor courts are located near the corner of East 18th Avenue and Onyx Street. Two lighted artificial turf fields are located east of the Student Recreation Center, with two natural grass fields to the south. For more information about facilities and court reservations, call (541) 346-4183.
Physical Education
Peg Rees, Associate Director
The physical education program offers physical activity courses for university students, faculty and staff members, and members of the Eugene-Springfield community. Physical education courses emphasize the development of physical skills, improvement in physical fitness levels, and the acquisition of knowledge that contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
More than 170 courses are offered each term in a variety of activity areas—aerobics, aquatics, certification, fitness, individual activities, leadership, martial arts, mind-body, outdoor pursuits, racquet sports, running, scuba, team sports, and weight training. This ever-changing array of courses is taught by a staff of faculty members and contract employees who share their expertise and experiences.
Most classes meet twice a week for 1 credit. Several outdoor-pursuit courses include field trips in addition to on-campus sessions. Up to 12 credits in physical education may be applied to the bachelor’s degree. Each term’s offerings are listed in the schedule of classes online. Students may register for credit-earning courses through DuckWeb, which is explained in the Registration and Academic Policies section of this catalog.
Students and members of the staff, faculty, and community can enroll in physical education courses as noncredit participants. Noncredit participants pay only the PE course fee and register in person at the PE office at the start of each term.
Opportunities are available for people who have disabilities or who need special accommodations in order to participate in physical education courses. More information is available from the PE office, 102 Esslinger Hall; telephone (541) 346-4113. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Fees for Physical Education Courses
| Course Dollars | |
|---|---|
| Activity (1 credit) | 57 |
| Activity (2 credits) | 108 |
| Outdoor pursuits | 39–399 |
| Practicum (1–3 credits) | 10–57 |
Some courses require additional fees to pay for equipment, transportation, contract expenses, and certification. Fees and fee-refund schedules are printed in each term’s schedule of classes.
Physical Education Courses
These courses, which are offered for credit or noncredit, are open to anyone. Most courses are coeducational. Gender-specific classes are indicated in the Comments column in the online class schedule. Because not every course listed here can be offered every year, students should consult the current class schedule.
Aerobics (PEAE)
101–198 Aerobics: [Topic] (1–2R) 131: Body Sculpting I, 132: Body Sculpting II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Aerobics: [Topic] (1–2R) 221: Aerobics I, 231: Step Aerobics I, 232: Step Aerobics II, 241: Aerobic Funk I, 251: Aerobic Kick Boxing I, 261: Cardio Fusion NIA (Neuromuscular Integrated Action). R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
301–398 Aerobics: [Topic] (1–2R) 340: Cross-Training I, 341: Cross-Training II. R once for maximum of 4 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Aquatics (PEAQ)
101–198 Aquatics: [Topic] (1–2R) 121: Aqua Aerobics I, 122: Aqua Aerobics II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Aquatics: [Topic] (1–2R) 201: Swimming I, 202: Swimming II, 221: Swim Conditioning I, 222: Swim Conditioning II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
301–398 Aquatics: [Topic] (1–2R) 311: Swim Training I, 312: Swim Training II, 351: Lifeguard Certification. R once for maximum of 4 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Aquatics—Scuba (PEAS)
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
301–398 Aquatics Scuba: [Topic] (1–2R) 368: Scuba: Basic, 369: Scuba: Advanced, 370: Scuba: Rescue Diver, 372: Scuba: Altitude Diver, 376: Scuba: Night Diver-Underwater Naturalist, 377: Scuba: Equipment, 378: Scuba: Nitrox, 380: Scuba: Underwater Photography, 381: Scuba: Dive Master I, 382: Scuba: Dive Master II, 390: Scuba Instructor. R once for maximum of 4 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Certification (PEC)
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R)
241 First Aid–Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (American Red Cross) (2) Provides certified training, knowledge, and skills needed in an emergency to sustain life and provide care until professional help arrives. Certification optional.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R)
408 Workshop: [Topic] (1–5R)
Fitness (PEF)
101–198 Fitness: [Topic] (1–2R) 111: Stretch and Flex I. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R)
201–298 Fitness: [Topic] (1–2R) 201: Pilates Matwork I, 202: Pilates Matwork II, 205: Pilates Yoga Fusion, 241: Group Cycling I, 291: Speed and Agility. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
301–398 Fitness: [Topic] (1–2R) 301: Core and Stretch. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
310 Nutrition and Performance (3) Explores the influence of nutrition on health and athletic performance. Includes body composition assessment, personal dietary and training behaviors, risks and benefits of dietary supplementation.
325 Healthy Weight Loss (3) For students motivated to use a lifestyle approach to weight loss. Two hours of both lecture and activity each week.
340 Personal Trainer (1–2) Lecture and lab experiences for administering fitness assessments in individual and group settings. Prepares the student for the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Certification Exam.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R)
408 Workshop: [Topic] (1–5R)
Individual Activities (PEI)
101–198 Individual Activities: [Topic] (1–2R) 101: Disc Golf I, 102: Disc Golf II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Individual Activities: [Topic] (1–2R) 201: Juggling I, 202: Juggling II, 221: Billiards I, 222: Billiards II, 223: Billiards III, 241: Golf I, 242: Golf II, 243: Golf III, 244: Golf Swing Exercise, 251: Ice Skating I, 252: Ice Skating II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
305 Triathlon (2R) Learn to manage your competitive training while improving techniques in swimming, running and biking. Prereq: Beginning swim, run, and biking experience.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Intercollegiate Athletics (PEIA)
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
301–398 Intercollegiate Athletics: [Topic] (1–2R) 301: Lacrosse, 305: Team Stunts, 311: Women’s Golf, 312: Men’s Golf, 317: Women’s Tennis, 318: Men’s Tennis, 323: Women’s Cross-Country, 324: Men’s Cross-Country, 329: Women’s Track, 330: Men’s Track, 341: Softball, 342: Baseball, 347: Volleyball, 350: Soccer, 353: Women’s Basketball, 354: Men’s Basketball, 360: Football. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Physical Education Leadership (PEL)
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R)
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R)
408 Workshop: [Topic] (1–5R) Professional topics in physical education.
409 Practicum: [Topic] (1–3R) Practical experiences in equipment and facilities management service, outdoor pursuits, recreation and intramurals, and physical education. R six times, for a maximum of 6 credits.
Martial Arts (PEMA)
101–198 Martial Arts: [Topic] (1–2R) 115: Self-Defense, 116: Women’s Self-Defense, 121: Aikido I, 122: Aikido II, 123: Aikido III. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Martial Arts: [Topic] (1–2R) 211: Fencing I, 212: Fencing II, 213: Fencing III, 214: Italian Long Sword I, 215: Italian Long Sword II, 221: Karate I, 222: Karate II, 223: Karate III, 241: Judo I, 242: Judo II, 251: Tae Kwon Do I, 255: Kickboxing. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
301–398 Martial Arts: [Topic] (1–2R) Advanced levels of martial arts activities. 301: Aikido Weapons, 311: Jeet Kune Do I, 312: Jeet Kune Do II, 321: Jiu-Jitsu I, 322: Jiu-Jitsu II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Mind-Body Courses (PEMB)
101–198 Mind-Body: [Topic] (1–2R) 101: Meditation I, 131: Tai Chi I, 132: Tai Chi II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Mind-Body: [Topic] (1–2R) 201: Gentle Yoga, 211: Hatha Yoga I, 212: Hatha Yoga II, 213: Hatha Yoga III, 230: Sports Yoga, 231: Kundalini Yoga I, 232: Kundalini Yoga II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
301–398 Mind-Body: [Topic] (1–2R) Advanced levels of yoga activities. 302: Ashtanga Yoga. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Outdoor Pursuits—Land (PEOL)
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Outdoor Pursuits—Land: [Topic] (1–2R) 251: Rock Climbing I, 252: Rock Climbing II, 266: High-Angle Rescue Preparation, 285: Wilderness Survival, 286: Backpacking Preparation, 288: Mountaineering Preparation, 290: Mountain Rescue Preparation, 292: Snow Camping Preparation, 294: Ski Touring Preparation, 296: Avalanche Safety Preparation, 297: Rock Climbing III Preparation, 298: Rock Climbing III Outing. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
301–398 Outdoor Pursuits—Land: [Topic] (1–2R) 315: Basics of Technical Rescue, 331: Rock Climbing III, 341: Introductory Lead Climber, 351: Backpacking, 355: Ultralight Backpacking, 356: Backcountry Navigation, 361: Mountaineering I Outing, 363: Ice Climbing I, 364: Mountain Rescue Outing, 366: Verticle Rescue Techniques, 371: Snow Camping, 373: Cascade Traverse, 381: Ski Touring Outing, 391: Avalanche Safety, 392: Backcountry Survival. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
451 Adventure Education (3) Focuses on principles and practices of adventure education using experiential education methods. How to facilitate outdoor adventure experiences. Prereq: PEOL 285.
453 Environmental Education (3) Introduces students to the natural history of the area. Emphasizes how to teach effectively in the outdoor environment. Prereq: PEOL 285.
455 Principles of Outdoor Leadership (3) Preparation for leading safe and environmentally responsible outdoor pursuits courses. Topics include field leadership, risk management, and emergency procedures. Prereq: PEOL 285, backpacking experience, instructor’s consent.
493 Wilderness First Responder (4) Meets special needs of hikers, climbers, skiers, and others who spend time away from professional assistance and medical facilities.
Outdoor Pursuits—Water (PEOW)
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Outdoor Pursuits—Water: [Topic] (1–2R) 261: Kayaking I. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
301–398 Outdoor Pursuits—Water: [Topic] (1–2R) 325: Swift-Water Safety, 361: River Rescue Techniques. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Racquet Sports (PERS)
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Racquet Sports: [Topic] (1–2R) 211: Table Tennis I, 212: Table Tennis II, 231: Badminton I, 232: Badminton II, 241: Racquetball I, 242: Racquetball II, 243: Racquetball III, 271: Tennis I, 272: Tennis II, 273: Tennis III. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Running (PERU)
101–198 Running: [Topic] (1–2R) 101: Fitness Walking, 131: Jog-Run. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
301–398 Running: [Topic] (1–2R) 331: 5K Training I, 332: 5K Training II, 341: 10K Training. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Team Sports (PETS)
101–198 Team Sports: [Topic] (1–2R) Beginning levels of team sport activities. 101: Bocce Ball, 111: Flag Football. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Team Sports: [Topic] (1–2R) 232: Volleyball II, 233: Volleyball III, 242: Basketball II, 243: Basketball III, 252: Ultimate Frisbee I, 253: Ultimate Frisbee II, 261: Soccer I, 262: Soccer II, 263: Soccer III, 265: Indoor Soccer II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Weight Training (PEW)
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
201–299 Weight Training: [Topic] (1–2R) 211: Weight Training I, 212: Weight Training II. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
301–398 Weight Training: [Topic] (1–2R) 331: Sports Conditioning I, 332: Sports Conditioning II, 333: Sports Conditioning III. R once for maximum of 2 credits per activity.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–2R)
Undergraduate Studies
Karen U. Sprague, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
Academic Advising
Jennifer Joslin, Director
(541) 346-3211
(541) 346-6048 fax
364 Oregon Hall
advising.uoregon.edu
The Office of Academic Advising assists students in making a smooth transition to the university, understanding general-education requirements, class scheduling, solving academic problems, and understanding academic sanctions and petitioning processes. The office coordinates initial advising for new students—first-year and transfer—with academic departments as well as assisting students seeking help withdrawing from the university.
Students who are undecided about their major, or who are considering changing their major, are assigned advisers from selected faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences and from the academic advising staff.
Advising in preprofessional programs is offered to students interested in medicine and other health professions, law, and social work. See Preparatory Programs in this section of the catalog.
Academic Standing. Academic standing at the University of Oregon is determined by the grade point average (GPA) a student earns in university courses. Good academic standing means that the student has a cumulative UO GPA of 2.00 or better.
Academic sanctions are explained in the Registration and Academic Policies section of this catalog. Advisers in the Office of Academic Advising are available to assist students who want to discuss their academic standing.
National Student Exchange. The University of Oregon is one of some 200 public colleges and universities throughout the country with membership in the National Student Exchange. Participating campuses are located in all fifty states, several territories, and Canada. Qualified students at member institutions may apply for exchange enrollment at a participating school. This program enables students to study in different geographical areas of the United States and Canada and take advantage of specialized courses or unique programs that may not be available on their home campuses. Participation in the program is limited to one year.
To qualify, a UO student must have a 2.50 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or better and have a record of good conduct at the university. Students typically participate in the exchange program during the sophomore or junior year. Students apply during winter term for the following academic year. Participants are assessed in-state tuition by the host institution or pay the University of Oregon tuition while on exchange. Materials are available in the Office of Academic Advising. For more information, contact Andrew Wahlstrom, (541) 346-3211.
Disability Services
Hilary Gerdes, Senior Director
(541) 346-1155
(541) 346-6013 fax
164 Oregon Hall
disabsrv@uoregon.edu
ds.uoregon.edu
The University of Oregon is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity in education and recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity integral to the university and to society. Disability Services collaborates with students, instructors, staff members, and the community to create an educational environment that is usable, equitable, sustainable, and inclusive for all members of the university community. Universal design is promoted as a viable and necessary approach to creating that environment.
Disability Services is a resource to the university community on issues related to disability and access. Students, parents, and community members are encouraged to contact the office with questions, concerns, or requests regarding full participation in university classes, programs, and offerings.
The office provides consultation, outreach, training, and direct support and services in the form of academic accommodations under guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These include, but are not limited to, academic advising, adaptive technology assistance, classroom relocation, alternative testing procedures, instructor notification, note taking, and sign-language interpreting. Disability Services meets with students to discuss individual access needs, and when necessary requests paperwork or other documentation to establish eligibility for services.
The university does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, treatment of, or employment in its programs or activities. Modifications to academic requirements are made when needed to ensure that such requirements neither discriminate nor have the effect of discriminating on the basis of disability against a qualified applicant or student.
Preparatory Programs
Students may begin preparing for the following professional or graduate programs at the University of Oregon. Some of the programs simply require a bachelor’s degree for admission, while others require specific undergraduate courses, standardized examinations, and field experience. Students who are interested in the preparatory programs should consult appropriate university advisers. The Office of Academic Advising assists students in the application process.
Engineering, Preparatory
David M. Strom, Preengineering Director
(541) 346-6108
440 Willamette Hall
Engineers are in demand to solve practical problems by applying the principles of physical science and mathematics. While it is sometimes difficult to define the difference in outlook between a career in one of the physical sciences, e.g., physics or chemistry, and a career in engineering, engineering solutions to problems are usually more influenced by practical and economic considerations.
There are two academic phases in earning a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field: (1) preengineering is the first two to three years of course work before admission to a professional engineering program, and (2) professional engineering is the last two years of course work at a school of engineering leading to a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in engineering. Engineering graduates may become licensed professional engineers after four years of employment in their field of specialization and successful completion of state license examinations.
The University of Oregon offers a preengineering program for students who want to complete their first two to three years of study at a liberal-arts university before transferring to a school of engineering. Details are contained in the Student Guide for Engineering Preparation at the University of Oregon including the 3/2 Program with Oregon State University, available in the Department of Physics office.
High School Preparation. Students interested in an engineering career should complete as much mathematics and science as possible in high school. If possible, four years of high school mathematics (including advanced algebra, trigonometry, and elementary functions) should be completed in order to begin calculus in the first year at the university. Physics and chemistry courses are strongly recommended.
Preengineering Requirements
The following requirements are designed for students planning to transfer into the Oregon State University (OSU) College of Engineering. Detailed requirements are specified in the OSU College of Engineering Advising Guide, available from the College of Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis OR 97331; telephone (541) 737-5236.
While preengineering requirements at other engineering schools are similar, students should obtain advising guides from the schools of their choice.
The University of Oregon does not offer certain preengineering courses. However, Engineering Graphics (GE 115), Statics (ENGR 211), Dynamics (ENGR 212), Strength of Materials (ENGR 213), and Electrical Fundamentals (ENGR 221) are available from the Science Department at Lane Community College. Full-time UO preengineering students are eligible to take these courses. ENGR 211, 212, 213 must be taken in sequence. Details of registration for these courses, including pre- and corequisites, are available from the preengineering director.
The Department of Physics offers a three-plus-two program. It allows a student to earn a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics from Oregon State University by completing three years of study in Eugene followed by two years in Corvallis in the OSU College of Engineering. Interested students should consult the preengineering director.
Required preengineering courses must be completed with grades of C– or better for admission to the OSU College of Engineering. These courses vary from program to program. Typical required courses are marked with an asterisk (*) in the sample programs below.
Sample Program
The following sample program is for students prepared to begin calculus in their freshman year.
| Freshman Year 47 credits | |
|---|---|
| *Calculus I,II,III (MATH 251, 252, 253) | 12 |
| *Foundations of Physics I (PHYS 251,252, 253) | 12 |
| *Introductory Physics Laboratory (PHYS 290) | 3 |
| College Composition I (WR 121) | 4 |
| *Concepts of Computing: Algorithms and Programming (CIS 122) | 4 |
| Humanities and social science | 12 |
| Sophomore Year 48 credits | |
|---|---|
| *Introduction to Differential Equations (MATH 256) | 4 |
| *Several-Variable Calculus I,II (MATH 281, 282) | 8 |
| *Elementary Linear Algebra (MATH 341, 342) | 8 |
| *General Chemistry (CH 221, 222) | 8 |
| *General Chemistry Laboratory (CH 227, 228) | 4 |
| *Foundations of Physics II (PHYS 351) | 4 |
| Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials (ENGR 211, 212, 213) | 12 |
Additional Requirements
In addition to WR 121, two communication courses and an upper-division writing-intensive course in the major are required. Some engineering programs require three terms of chemistry.
Consult the preengineering director about these and other bachelor’s degree requirements for the OSU School of Engineering.
Health Sciences, Preparatory
Arwen Spicer, Prehealth Coordinator
(541) 346-3211
364 Oregon Hall
advising.uoregon.edu/prehealth
The Office of Academic Advising supervises the following preprofessional health science programs. Information on other health-career programs is available from the coordinator. Because professional schools change admission requirements frequently, students need to consult regularly with UO advisers and with the professional schools they want to enter.
The Office of Academic Advising has a prehealth science center with recent literature about health professions and information and assistance on admission tests and procedures. Information is also available on the prehealth science website.
Clinical Laboratory Science–Medical Technology, Preparatory
Arwen Spicer, Prehealth Coordinator
(541) 346-3211
The university offers most course work needed to satisfy the minimum requirements for admission to the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Clinical Laboratory Science–Medical Technology Program in Portland. A required course in immunology, which is not offered at the UO, must be taken elsewhere. The fifteen-month program at OHSU culminates in a bachelor of science degree.
Admission Requirements
Students entering the program without a bachelor’s degree must have completed at least 103 transferable credits and be eligible for an OHSU bachelor’s degree upon completion of the program.
The required credits must include
Biology. 24 credits including Microbiology (BI 330) and Microbiology Laboratory (BI 331). Immunology is required as a separate course.
Genetics, physiology, and anatomy are recommended
Chemistry. 24 credits of lecture and laboratory work that include general inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, or biochemistry. Quantitative analysis and physical chemistry are recommended
Mathematics. One course in college-level mathematics, MATH 112 or higher. Additional mathematics and statistics courses are strongly recommended
In addition, a course in medical terminology is highly recommended
Admission Information
Information may be obtained by writing Clinical Laboratory Science–Medical Technology Program, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, MTGH, Portland OR 97239-3098; by telephone, (503) 494-8698; or from the program’s website.
Dentistry, Preparatory
Arwen Spicer, Prehealth Coordinator
(541) 346-3211
Predental Curriculum
The university offers a predental program that satisfies the requirements for admission to the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry in Portland and to many other accredited dental schools.
Although a bachelor’s degree is not an admission requirement, the OHSU School of Dentistry and most other dental schools recommend that their students complete an undergraduate degree. All requirements should be taken graded.
Science Requirements
The following courses are required at most dental schools in the United States:
Mathematics (MATH 111 and above), 12 credits
One-year general chemistry sequence with laboratories (CH 221–223 with CH 227–229)
Organic chemistry (CH 331, 332 or CH 331, 335, 336) with laboratories (CH 337, 338)
Three terms of biology covering basic concepts of cell structure and function, developmental biology (embryology), and genetics. Students may take the general biology sequence (BI 211–214) or the biology foundations sequence (BI 251–253). The latter sequence is recommended
General Physics (PHYS 201, 202, 203) with laboratories (PHYS 204, 205, 206)
Additional requirements for OHSU’s dental program include
Physiological Biochemistry (CH 360)
Human Anatomy I and II with laboratories (ANAT 311, 312, 314, 315)
Human Physiology I and II with laboratories (HPHY 313, 314, 316, 317)
Admission
Admission to the OHSU School of Dentistry is competitive. The mean grade point average (GPA) of the entering class of 2007 was 3.66.
The Dental Admission Test should be taken no later than fall term one year before admission. A pamphlet describing the test and places where it will be given is available in the Office of Academic Advising, 364 Oregon Hall. More information is available online.
Three letters of recommendation are required by the OHSU School of Dentistry, one each from teachers of biology, chemistry, and physics. If the information is to be of any value to the admissions committee, it is important for predental students to have references from teachers who have worked with them. The evaluation should be obtained immediately following the conclusion of a term’s work.
Recommended Electives. Dental schools recommend that predental students, in addition to completing the basic requirements already described, choose electives that broaden their cultural background and strengthen their scientific training. Courses are suggested in human anatomy, developmental biology, microbiology, genetics, physical chemistry, mathematics, second language (completion of a second-year course), philosophy, public speaking, music and art appreciation, history, economics, sociology, literature, anthropology, and personnel management. Students should explore their own interests and obtain the best possible general cultural education. The guidance of predental advisers in course planning is indispensable, and their counsel should be sought regularly.
Forensic Science, Preparatory
Deborah B. Exton, Head Adviser
(541) 346-4629
uoregon.edu/~dexton/fsadvising.html
Forensic science is the application of scientific principles and technological practices to the study and resolution of criminal, civil, and regulatory issues. The role of the forensic scientist is twofold: to analyze physical evidence and to provide expert testimony in a court of law. This information is helpful in determining the innocence or guilt of the suspect. The University of Oregon provides advising and course work for students interested in pursuing a career or graduate study in the forensic science field, but does not offer a degree in forensic science. The majority of positions in crime laboratories require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a physical science. The choice of major depends on your interests and the area of forensic science in which you plan to seek employment. Advanced degrees are useful for career advancement and may be required for certain positions. Employment opportunities exist in law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and national level as well as in the private sector. Employment can also be found within such agencies as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Drug Enforcement Administration.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, although biology, chemistry, computer and information science, general science, or physics are most appropriate.
For graduate programs, scores from Graduate Record Examinations; a few schools will accept Medical College Admission Test scores instead.
Letters of recommendation from science faculty members.
Suggested Science Courses
A yearlong biology sequence is recommended. Check with the preforensic science adviser for the option that is best for you
General Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223) with laboratories (CH 227, 228, 229) or Honors General Chemistry (CH 224H, 225H, 226H) with laboratories (CH 237, 238, 239); Organic Chemistry (CH 331, 335, 336) with laboratories (CH 337, 338)
Instrumental Analysis (CH 429) is strongly recommended
Calculus I,II (MATH 251, 252) and a course in statistics
General Physics (PHYS 201, 202, 203) with laboratories (PHYS 204, 205, 206)
Additional recommended course subjects are photography and public speaking.
A complete list of graduate programs is available from the head adviser. Students are urged to contact the graduate programs of their choice for information about application procedures.
Medicine, Preparatory
Arwen Spicer, Prehealth Coordinator
(541) 346-3211
The university offers a premedical program that satisfies the requirements for admission to the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine in Portland as well as other American medical schools.
The Office of Academic Advising has a prehealth science center with recent literature about the profession and information and assistance on admission tests and procedures.
Admission requirements for medical schools, which vary, are listed in Medical School Admission Requirements. Most students should consult this book during their junior year before applying to their chosen medical schools. Recent editions are available at the prehealth science center or may be ordered through the website for the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Minimum Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to the OHSU School of Medicine and many others can be met with the following course work:
General Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223) with laboratories (CH 227, 228, 229) or Honors General Chemistry (CH 224H, 225H, 226H) with laboratories (CH 237, 238, 239)
Organic Chemistry I,II,III (CH 331, 335, 336) with laboratories (CH 337, 338)
Three terms of biology covering basic concepts of cell structure and function, developmental biology (embryology), and genetics. The biology foundations sequence (BI 251–253) is recommended for premedical studies.
One college-level mathematics course (MATH 112 or higher). Many schools require calculus, upper-division biochemistry (CH 360), and genetics (BI 320)
General Physics (PHYS 201, 202, 203) with laboratories (PHYS 204, 205, 206)
One year of English including two composition courses
One year of arts and letters courses
One year of work in the social sciences
Specific courses are recommendations only; in some instances alternative courses may be acceptable or preferred to meet major requirements. Transfer students and postbaccalaureate students may meet the minimum requirements in other ways; they should consult their advisers and Medical School Admission Requirements.
Admission
OHSU School of Medicine requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree prior to admission. Premedicine is not an academic major. Any major is acceptable to medical schools, and recent research has demonstrated that there is no bias against the nonscience major in the selection process. Nor is there any significant difference between the science and the nonscience major in medical school performance or in eventual selection of residency. Specific requirements for various majors are found in this catalog under department and program headings.
Beyond the satisfactory completion of minimum requirements, selection for admission is based on many factors including undergraduate grade point averages, MCAT scores, letters of recommendation, and awareness of and experiences in health-related fields.
A 3.60 GPA is the national mean for accepted applicants, and it is unlikely that an applicant with a GPA below 3.00 would be accepted at most American medical schools. Furthermore, courses taken to satisfy science requirements must be taken for letter grades.
Nearly all medical schools require applicants to take the MCAT. Reservations for this examination must be made at least one month in advance of the scheduled date through the MCAT website. The prehealth science center has a manual that describes the test and provides practice questions and suggestions about preparing for the test. Applicants must take the test at least one full year before anticipated admission.
Three to five letters of recommendation from college or university instructors are generally required. Most schools request that two of these letters come from science instructors. The importance of these letters cannot be overemphasized. A letter of recommendation should be requested at the conclusion of a course while the student’s performance is fresh in the instructor’s mind. Most schools also require volunteer or work experience and a letter of recommendation from someone who works in a health-related field.
The university sponsors an academic and service society, the Asklepiads. For more information, see the Honors at Oregon section of this catalog.
Osteopathic medical schools require basically the same minimum undergraduate program. A few schools request letters of recommendation from practicing osteopaths.
Chiropractic medical schools require many of the same courses, although some require anatomy and physiology.
Naturopathic medical schools require many of the same science courses.
Nursing, Preparatory
Lori Manson, Prehealth Adviser
(541) 346-3211
The College of Arts and Sciences offers preparation designed to meet the general requirements for admission to bachelor’s degree programs in nursing. One to three years of prenursing course work followed by two or three years of professional course work at a school of nursing leads to a bachelor of science degree in nursing (B.S.N.). Satisfactory completion of the prenursing requirements does not guarantee admission to a nursing program since admission to these programs is competitive.
The B.S. in nursing is offered by Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland. OHSU also administers programs at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, and Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Six Oregon community colleges offer the B.S. degree in nursing, administered by OHSU. Visit the OHSU website for more information.
Private schools offering the B.S.N. in Oregon include the University of Portland, Linfield College, and Walla Walla College. Associate degrees in nursing (A.D.N.) are offered by Oregon community colleges.
Students may complete transfer requirements at the UO for other programs in the state. Some out-of-state accelerated programs admit students after they have completed a bachelor’s degree in any subject and taken specified science courses.
Prerequisite courses vary by program. The following are courses that may be required by one or more programs. Students are urged to speak with the prenursing adviser to discuss a course plan.
World Cultures (ANTH 161)
Introduction to Sociology (SOC 204)
Human Anatomy I,II (ANAT 311, 312) with laboratories (ANAT 314, 315)
Human Physiology I,II (HPHY 313, 314) with laboratories (HPHY 316, 317)
Microbiology (BI 330) with laboratory (BI 331)
General Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223) with laboratories (CH 227, 228, 229)
College Algebra (MATH 111), Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics (MATH 243)
Mind and Brain (PSY 201) or Mind and Society (PSY 202)
One course in developmental psychology over the human life span
One literature course
Two speech courses
Nutrition
College Composition I,II (WR 121, 122)
Registered nurses who want to complete the B.S. degree in nursing should call OHSU for information, (503) 494-7725.
Pharmacy, Preparatory
Lori Manson, Prehealth Adviser
(541) 346-3211
The University of Oregon offers a program that fulfills admission requirements to the Oregon State University (OSU) College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. degree program and to most other accredited pharmacy schools. Pharmacy Schools Admission Requirements is available online through the website for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
The prepharmacy curriculum for the OSU College of Pharmacy requires three to four years of study including the following:
General Physics (PHYS 201, 202, 203) with laboratories (PHYS 204, 205, 206)
General Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223) with laboratories (CH 227, 228, 229) or Honors General Chemistry (CH 224H, 225H, 226H) with laboratories (CH 237, 238, 239)
Organic Chemistry I,II,III (CH 331, 335, 336) with laboratories (CH 337, 338)
General Biology I,II,IV: Cells, Organisms, Biochemistry and Genetics (BI 211, 212, 214) or Foundations I,II,III (BI 251, 252, 253); Cell Biology (BI 322) recommended
Human Anatomy: Musculoskeletal (ANAT 311), Human Anatomy: Internal Organ Systems (ANAT 312) with laboratories (ANAT 314, 315)
Human Physiology I,II (HPHY 313, 314) with laboratories (HPHY 316, 317)
Microbiology (BI 330) and Microbiology Laboratory (BI 331)
Calculus I (MATH 251) or Calculus for Business and Social Science I (MATH 241)
Mind and Brain (PSY 201)
Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics (MATH 243)
Introduction to Economic Analysis: Microeconomics (EC 201)
College Composition I (WR 121) and either College Composition II or III (WR 122 or 123)
A course in interpersonal communications (CPSY 410, Crisis Intervention)
Advanced first aid if available or valid CPR and first aid cards. Students are encouraged to take First Aid and CPR (PEC 241).
Required courses must be taken for letter grades whenever that option is available.
In addition to required courses, students must submit letters of recommendation from the teaching faculty and from a pharmacist. OSU does not require scores from the Pharmacy College Admission Test, but many schools do. Information about the test is available in the Office of Academic Advising.
Although OSU accepts students without a bachelor’s degree into the program, most UO students complete a degree on this campus. Majors in biology, chemistry, and general science are most readily adapted to prepharmacy studies. Students admitted to OSU without a bachelor’s degree must complete bachelor’s degree requirements by the end of their second year at OSU.
Applications are available through the online application service, PharmCAS. Check the OSU website or PharmCAS for application deadlines.
Physician Assistant, Preparatory
Arwen Spicer, Prehealth Coordinator
(541) 346-3211
The University of Oregon offers the courses required for admission to the Oregon Health and Science University physician assistant program as well as other U.S. programs. Completion of the twenty-six-month program earns the master of physician assistant studies degree.
Applicants to the program must have completed a bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80. The average GPA for 2007 matriculants was 3.48, with a science GPA or 3.43. Required prerequisites include
Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics (MATH 243)
Mind and Brain (PSY 201) or Mind and Society (PSY 202) or Child Development (PSY 376)
General biology sequence (BI 211–214) or biology foundations sequence (BI 251–253)
Human Anatomy I,II (ANAT 311, 312) with laboratories (ANAT 314, 315) and Human Physiology I,II (HPHY 313, 314) with laboratories (HPHY 316, 317) completed within the last seven years; Microbiology (BI 330) and Microbiology Laboratory (BI 331)
General Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223) with laboratories (CH 227, 228, 229) or Honors General Chemistry (CH 224H, 225H, 226H) with laboratories (CH 237, 238, 239)
Demonstrated computer proficiency through course work or experience
Upper-division course work in natural science recommended, including organic chemistry, biochemistry, or genetics
Required courses should be taken for letter grades and passed with grades of mid-C or better
Graduate Record Examinations scores on the general test
A minimum of one year of health care experience in a position of responsibility is expected of all applicants. Preference is given to applicants who have experience that required a period of training and responsibilities in direct patient care. Students are responsible for gaining the appropriate experiences before they apply.
The applications are available beginning in April through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants for admission the following fall. Additional information may be obtained visiting the OSHU website or by calling (503) 494-1409.
Veterinary Medicine, Preparatory
Arwen Spicer, Prehealth Coordinator
(541) 346-3211
The University of Oregon offers course work that prepares students for admission to the veterinary program offered by Oregon State University and for other U.S. schools of veterinary medicine.
Course work that meets the requirements for OSU is listed below. For other schools’ requirements consult the literature available in the Office of Academic Advising, 364 Oregon Hall. Some schools maintain informational websites.
Most veterinary schools request scores from the Graduate Record Examinations as well as veterinary medical exposure and animal experience. Requirements should be evaluated early so that they can be fulfilled prior to admission.
Requirements
Completion of 120 credits including 72–76 in the following physical and biological sciences:
General Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223) with laboratories (CH 227, 228, 229) or Honors General Chemistry (CH 224H, 225H, 226H) with laboratories (CH 237, 238, 239)
Organic chemistry sufficient to meet requirements for upper-division biochemistry courses (CH 331, 332) or (CH 331, 335, 336); laboratories (CH 337, 338) recommended
Upper-division biochemistry (CH 461–463); Calculus for the Biological Sciences I (MATH 246) or Calculus I (MATH 251)
College Algebra (MATH 111), Elementary Functions (MATH 112)
Three terms of biology covering basic concepts of cell structure and function, developmental biology (embryology), and genetics. Students may take the general biology sequence (BI 211–214) or the biology foundations sequence (BI 251–253)
At least 6 credits in upper-division biology courses with a minimum of one laboratory (e.g., physiology, genetics, cell biology, microbiology, or more biochemistry)
General physics (PHYS 201, 202). Many veterinary schools require two terms with laboratories; some require a full year
One course in basic animal nutrition. Students may take an OSU-approved animal nutrition correspondence course
General education courses and electives to total 48 credits, if the student has not completed a bachelor’s degree. Consult with a representative of OSU regarding requirements
Students may be admitted to veterinary school before completing the bachelor’s degree. However, the bachelor’s degree must be completed before the doctor of veterinary medicine (D.V.M.) degree can be granted. With careful planning, credits earned at the professional school can be transferred to the undergraduate institution to satisfy the remaining requirements for the bachelor’s degree. UO students must complete 132 credits at the University of Oregon or have satisfied university residence requirements. Students planning on an early entry into veterinary school should consult regularly with advisers to ensure that general university requirements as well as major requirements are met.
Occupational Therapy, Preparatory
Lori Manson, Prehealth Adviser
(541) 346-3211
The university offers courses that satisfy requirements for admission to United States schools of occupational therapy. Students may fulfill requirements for entry into a master’s program in occupational therapy while they earn a bachelor’s degree. Requirements may vary by school.
Recommended Courses
General Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223) with laboratories (CH 227, 228, 229)
College Algebra (MATH 111), Elementary Functions (MATH 112), and Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics (MATH 243)
General Biology I,II,III: Cells, Organisms, Populations (BI 211, 212, 213)
Human Anatomy I,II (ANAT 311, 312) with laboratories (ANAT 314, 315)
Human Physiology I,II (HPHY 313, 314) with laboratories (HPHY 316, 317)
General Physics (PHYS 201, 202, 203) with laboratories (PHYS 204, 205, 206)
College Composition I,II (WR 121, 122)
Courses in developmental psychology over the human life span, abnormal psychology, and other social sciences
Courses in the humanities, such as literature, religion, philosophy, or ethics
One course in medical terminology
Courses in communication, such as debate or public speaking
Experience in arts and crafts and human performance
Practicum experience is required to help students clarify career goals and use opportunities to consult practitioners who have current information about the profession. Many schools require 100 to 200 hours of observation with therapists. Practicum credit in the Department of Human Physiology is recommended.
Applicants to most graduate programs must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general test.
The only occupational therapy program in Oregon is a master’s degree program at Pacific University. Information on other programs and requirements can be obtained by visiting the Office of Academic Advising.
Individual inquiries are welcomed by the American Occupational Therapy Association, 4720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220, Bethesda MD 20824-1220; (800) 377-8555; or visit their website.
Optometry, Preparatory
Arwen Spicer, Prehealth Coordinator
(541) 346-3211
The university offers courses that satisfy admission requirements for seventeen United States schools and colleges of optometry. Although specific requirements vary, all schools require the following courses:
One sequence of general biology (BI 251–253 or BI 211–214)
General Chemistry (CH 221–223) with laboratories (CH 227–229)
General Physics (PHYS 201–203) with laboratories (PHYS 204–206)
College Composition I,II (WR 121, 122)
Courses in mathematics (MATH 111, 112, or higher; statistics recommended)
Mind and Brain (PSY 201) and Mind and Society (PSY 202)
Recommended sequence in Organic Chemistry (CH 331, 335, 336) with laboratories (CH 337, 338)
Many schools require additional courses in anatomy and human physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry, as well as the humanities, history, and political science
Applicants must take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). Applicants must also submit letters of recommendation from science instructors.
Address inquiries about admission requirements to the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry at 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 510, Rockville MD 20852, or visit their website.
Physical Therapy, Preparatory
Lori Manson, Prehealth Adviser
(541) 346-3211
The university offers a prephysical therapy program that satisfies requirements for admission to most United States schools of physical therapy. Students may obtain a bachelor’s degree, simultaneously fulfilling requirements for entrance into a physical therapy master’s or doctoral degree program.
Requirements. Students planning to obtain a bachelor’s degree at the UO should declare their majors relatively early so that physical-therapy option requirements can be fulfilled as part of a chosen major. No specific major is required for most postbaccalaureate programs as long as certain course work is completed. Because considerable physical science background is required for admission, students usually choose a compatible major, such as biology, general science, or human physiology.
Students should check with individual schools or consult the physical therapy adviser for specific course requirements. The following list comprises most of the common prerequisites for admission:
General Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223) with laboratories (CH 227, 228, 229)
College Algebra (MATH 111), Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics (MATH 243)
General Biology I,II,IV (BI 211, 212, 214) or Foundations I,II,III (BI 251, 252, 253)
Human Anatomy I,II (ANAT 311, 312) with laboratories (ANAT 314, 315)
Human Physiology I,II (HPHY 313, 314) with laboratories (HPHY 316, 317)
Microbiology (BI 330) with laboratory (BI 331)
General Physics (PHYS 201, 202, 203) with laboratories (PHYS 204, 205, 206)
Mind and Brain (PSY 201), Mind and Society (PSY 202)
Child Development (PSY 376)
College Composition I,II (WR 121, 122)
Courses in arts and letters such as humanities, religion, foreign language
Courses in social sciences such as sociology, history, philosophy
Practicum experience is required to help students clarify career goals and use opportunities to consult practitioners who have current information about the profession. Most schools require 100 to 200 hours of observation with therapists.
Practicum credit in the Department of Human Physiology is available.
Applying for Admission. Applications to physical therapy programs are made during fall term a year in advance of expected enrollment. Most application deadlines are in early winter; selections are made in March and April for the following fall.
Most schools of physical therapy do not accept students with grade point averages below 3.00. Moreover, recent competition for admission has caused the mean grade point average for accepted students to rise above this level.
The only physical therapy program in Oregon is a doctoral degree program at Pacific University.
For more information on physical therapy, students may write to the American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 N Fairfax St., Alexandria VA 22314; telephone (800) 999-2782; or visit their website.
Podiatry, Preparatory
Lori Manson, Prehealth Adviser
(541) 346-3211
The university offers courses that satisfy admission requirements for the eight accredited colleges of podiatric medicine in the United States. Admission requirements are very similar to medicine. See the Medicine, Preparatory section for specific course requirements, or visit the Office of Academic Advising. For more information, students may write to the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine, 1350 Piccard Drive, Suite 322, Rockville MD 20850; or visit their website.
Law, Preparatory
Andrew Wahlstrom, Prelaw Coordinator
(541) 346-3211
364 Oregon Hall
Law schools require that applicants for admission have a bachelor’s degree. They do not, however, require specific undergraduate majors or prescribe a specific prelegal curriculum. Law schools suggest that prospective students choose majors that provide education in broad cultural fields, which orient students to the general societal framework within which our legal system has developed.
Whatever the undergraduate major, prelaw students should place considerable emphasis on the development of skills in English composition and communication and on acquiring the ability to read with understanding, to think logically, and to perform research and analysis competently. Many law schools advise against a large concentration of courses in vocational training.
The following courses would be appropriate. They are not required for admission, nor do they substitute for a broad, well-developed educational background.
College Composition I,II,III (WR 121, 122, 123) and Advanced Composition (WR 423)
Introduction to Economic Analysis: Microeconomics (EC 201), Introduction to Economic Analysis: Macroeconomics (EC 202)
United States (HIST 201, 202, 203)
Introduction to Accounting I,II (ACTG 211, 213) or Accounting: Language of Business Decisions (BA 215)
Critical Reasoning (PHIL 103), Social and Political Philosophy (PHIL 307, 308), Logic, Inquiry, and Argumentation (PHIL 325), Introduction to Philosophy of Law (PHIL 344), Law and Society (PHIL 446)
Introduction to the Tradition of Political Theory (PS 208), Legal Process (PS 275), upper-division political theory (PS 430, 431, 432), Constitutional Law (PS 470), United States Supreme Court (PS 484)
Literature and additional expository writing courses
Journalism (J 201, 385)
Courses in psychology and sociology are recommended
All accredited law schools in the United States require their applicants to submit scores from the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The examination is given in October, December, February, and June. Registration forms are available in the prelaw advising area, the School of Law admissions office, and the Testing Office of the University Counseling and Testing Center, 238 University Health and Counseling Center Building. Completed forms must be mailed a month before the testing date. For those planning to attend law school immediately upon graduation, it is recommended that the examination be taken in the spring of the junior year or at the earliest possible date in the senior year. The test may be repeated, but most law schools average combined scores. The University Teaching and Learning Center, 68 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall, offers moderately priced review courses each term.
Each law school has its own admission criteria. The primary predictors of admission are LSAT scores and grade point averages. Various subjective factors are also considered. Students should use the pass/no pass option with restraint. They should expect to provide letters of recommendation and statements of purpose.
Students are urged to schedule an appointment with the prelaw adviser early in their college career.
Additional information about prelegal study and law school admission is contained in the Official Guide to U.S. Law Schools, available at the Office of Academic Advising, the School of Law admissions office, and the campus bookstore. Also consult the law services website. Students who want more information or assistance should inquire at the prelaw information area.
Academic advising staff members supply the prelaw information area with catalogs, recent literature on the profession, and information and assistance on admission tests and procedures. Each term, workshops are scheduled for students interested in preparing for law school. Information about these workshops is available on the Office of Academic Advising website.
Social Work, Preparatory
Terrie Minner, Adviser
(541) 346-3211
364 Oregon Hall
Graduate programs in social work usually require a bachelor’s degree but not a specific major or particular course work for admission. Although the University of Oregon does not offer a master of social work degree, students may prepare here to be competitive applicants for the Eugene- or Portland-based M.S.W. program or programs in other states. For a list of nationally accredited programs, visit www.cswe.org. The best preparation begins with broad exposure to the social and behavioral sciences, courses in humanities, the arts, the sciences, and an understanding of the behavior of individuals, groups, and social institutions. Majors in anthropology, educational studies, family and human services, political science, psychology, and sociology may be useful in providing the foundation for graduate study. Courses in a second language, oral and written communication, management, ethnic studies, and computer science are also valuable. A human biology course may be required.
Graduate programs in social work are competitive and require a strong academic record. Students also need to have letters of reference that verify their fitness for the profession. An extensive personal essay is important for application to many programs. Most graduate programs in social work expect applicants to show relevant volunteer or paid experience, which can help prospective social workers understand the profession and decide whether it is appropriate for them. Volunteer and internship opportunities may be offered through the student’s major department; students should also check with local volunteer agencies and the Career Center website.
The Office of Academic Advising houses a catalog library of graduate programs in social work and provides advising about admission requirements, programs of study, and career opportunities. The application process generally begins very early in the senior year, but students are encouraged to begin the process toward the end of the junior year.
Students are urged to attend relevant workshops and to schedule an appointment with the preparatory adviser before the end of the junior year. Information about workshops is available on the academic advising website.
Teacher Education, Preparatory
Rachel Johnson, Adviser
(541) 346-0658
176 Education Building
Several options are available to UO students who want teaching careers. Students who want elementary teaching licenses may earn a bachelor’s degree in educational studies and apply to the graduate elementary teaching specialization.
Students who want middle-secondary teaching licenses should complete their undergraduate degree in the content area in which they want to teach, then apply to a graduate program offered in teacher education. Areas of undergraduate preparation appropriate for this program include languages (French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish), language arts, social studies, biology, chemistry, physics, integrated science, or mathematics. Students interested in social studies should take course work in geography and history, though they may major in political science, sociology, or another field. Students interested in language arts will want to take course work, and possibly major, in English. These graduate-level licensure programs take approximately one year to complete, and they emphasize field work, teaching methods, and pedagogy. With additional work, a master’s degree can be earned. Students interested in teaching music should contact the School of Music and Dance.
Admission to any of the graduate programs is competitive and requires a strong academic record. The University of Oregon offers graduate programs in teaching such subjects as early childhood, communication disorders, early intervention, special education, and music. Others schools offer graduate programs for teaching agricultural science, art, drama, educational media, general business, health education, family and consumer science, marketing, physical education, and instruction for the visual and hearing impaired. Applicants are expected to have tested their interest in teaching through various experiences with young people. It is important for prospective candidates to make early and regular contact with graduate programs at the university or other schools to keep abreast of application timetables and admission requirements.
The College of Education’s Office of Student Academic Services maintains a library of pertinent information on state and regional schools and offers monthly workshops explaining the programs.
Composed of faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences, the Education Careers Advising Team assists students in completing the B.A. or B.S. degree in a way that ensures strong preparation in specific subject matter for middle-secondary graduate programs. Participating faculty members are listed in the relevant department’s section of the catalog.
First-Year Programs
Marilyn Linton, Director
(541) 346-1241
(541) 346-6204 fax
470 Oregon Hall
firstyear.uoregon.edu
The University of Oregon’s nationally recognized first-year programs for freshmen offer
• coherent, high-quality class experiences shaped by the student’s interests and imagination
• the environment of a fine small college with the courses and resources of a major research university
• opportunities early in the college career to get to know a small group of students and faculty members who share particular interests
Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs). In a FIG, up to twenty-five freshmen jointly take two group-satisfying courses and a faculty-led College Connections seminar during fall term. The small class size enables personal attention and advising from faculty members. Some FIGs are designed for specific majors or career interests; others are more general, giving students a chance to explore a broader curriculum. Each group has a FIG academic assistant—an advanced undergraduate student—who assists in the seminar to help new students navigate the university. There are more than fifty FIGs to choose from each year. In residential FIGs, the participants live near other students from their FIG in a university residence hall.
Freshman Seminars. These small discussion-oriented courses (eighteen to twenty-three students) are taught by some of the university’s most respected faculty members. Offered fall, winter, and spring terms to first-year students, freshman seminars provide opportunities for intellectual challenge in a supportive environment.
Transfer Seminars. Transfer students may elect to take a one-credit upper-division seminar, limited to twenty-five students, which introduces them to faculty members, internship and research opportunities. Seminars offer specialized advising. Some are specific to particular disciplines (journalism, business) and are linked to certain courses in those majors. Others are cross-disciplinary and open to students in all majors. Transfer seminars are offered fall and winter terms.
Orientation
Cora Bennett, Director, Student Orientation Programs
(541) 346-1167
(541) 346-6204 fax
5263 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-5263
uointro@uoregon.edu
orientation.uoregon.edu
Student Orientation Programs introduces new and prospective students and their families to the university’s intellectual climate, improving the quality of the new-student experience by providing assistance with academic, social, and personal adjustment to the university.
Ambassador Program. Through the Ambassador Program, undergraduate student leaders participate in various recruiting, public relations, and leadership activities for prospective new students. Ambassadors facilitate weekly campus tours at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. In addition, they staff a telephone-calling project and participate in campus open houses, college fairs, and high school visitations. Ambassadors are trained to interact with potential UO students, answer general questions about the university, and help ease anxieties about college life at the University of Oregon.
IntroDUCKtion. This is a one- or two-day orientation program for new students and their families, which takes place in July. University faculty and staff members and trained undergraduate student leaders coordinate programs that offer information about the University of Oregon’s academic programs and support services. New students meet with an academic adviser and register for fall term courses. During the visit, participants live in the residence halls, become familiar with campus, and acquire college survival skills before Week of Welcome activities in September.
Week of Welcome. This five-day orientation program is held in September before the start of fall term. Faculty members and returning students help ease incoming first-year and transfer students’ transition to the University of Oregon by presenting more than 300 academic, social, and cultural activities. During the orientation, new students meet other students, start their college careers smoothly, and discover the campus and community resources vital to the their academic success.
University of Oregon in Portland
(503) 412-3696
70 NW Couch St.
Portland OR 97209
portland.uoregon.edu
Although the UO main campus has always been in Eugene, the affiliation between the University of Oregon and the city of Portland dates back to the founding of the university. Recent renovations merged three historic Portland buildings into a single complex, the White Stag Block. This renovation created the opportunity to unite the academic and community-outreach units from separate locations into one facility with additional space to host lectures, exhibits, and other public events.
The School of Architecture and Allied Arts partners with the city of Portland through its teaching, research, and service activities. Professional education in the arts, planning, and design requires access to national and international examples in urban design, regional planning, sustainability, community development, arts and culture, and historic preservation. The school frequently joins with citizens, neighborhood organizations, and city officials to
• Explore urban design and planning ideas
• Design housing, arts, and commercial centers
• Plan new transportation systems
• Create new artwork, digital video, or animations
• Sponsor community designs or symposiums
• Study historic buildings
• Research energy efficiency in buildings
• Establish professional internship experiences for students
Portland’s urbane architectural strengths make the area a first-class laboratory for University of Oregon design students.
The School of Architecture and Allied Arts offers a graduate-level first professional degree program in architecture. For more information, see the Architecture section in this catalog.
Beginning fall 2008, the Department of Art’s digital arts major program will offer a fifth-year bachelor of fine arts degree in Portland, offering courses in animation, design, and the use of emerging technologies to create art. For more information, visit the program website at darts
.uoregon.edu.
Beginning fall 2008, a new bachelor of fine arts degree in product design will be offered in Portland. The degree is designed for students continuing their schooling from a design-related four-year B.A. or B.S. program or earning a second bachelor’s degree. For information, visit the program website at pd.uoregon.edu.
The research projects of the Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory are directed at understanding how buildings and related transportation and land-use systems determine energy or resource use. The lab’s goals are to develop new materials, components, assemblies, and whole buildings, and to assist designers, builders, developers, and communities in improving building and systems performance. Design tools have been developed by the lab to enable professionals to design more efficient communities and buildings. The staff includes architects, engineers, and computer scientists with experience on a broad range of projects. As a UO research center, the lab also can draw on other university faculty members in physics; planning, public policy and management; business; economics; landscape architecture; architecture; and other research groups as necessary to address the unique requirements of each project. The facilities include a computer simulation laboratory, two artificial skies, a heliodon, and a boundary-layer wind tunnel.
The Watzek House is one of two houses in Portland that constitute the John Yeon Center for Architectural Studies.
The center is a program designed to foster research and appreciation of architecture, interior design, historic preservation, art, and landscape architecture by students, faculty members, professional architects, and designers. The John Yeon Center was founded in 1995 by Richard Louis Brown with the gift of the Watzek House to the University of Oregon.
The Shire—the John Yeon Preserve for Landscape Studies—is a unique landscape, sensitively designed by John Yeon, which occupies a seventy-five-acre waterfront site in Skamania County, Washington, in the heart of the scenic Columbia River Gorge, directly across from Multnomah Falls. The Shire is a carefully designed landscape with a sculpted lawn, a series of meadows, wetlands, vista points, river bays, and walking paths that John Yeon created over three decades. The John Yeon Trust donated the Shire to the University of Oregon in 1995.
The Shire, while being preserved as an example of landscape design, is a center for Pacific Northwest landscape studies. It provides an educational site for the study of landscape preservation, design, ecology, and management that creates opportunities for individuals and study groups to engage in research and discussion of landscape architecture, planning, conservation, and preservation issues associated with the Columbia River Gorge, the Pacific Northwest region, and the nation.
The School of Journalism and Communication’s George S. Turnbull Portland Center provides academic and professional programs in the state’s media center. Workshops and classes are taught by UO faculty members, Oregon professionals, and visitors from around the world.
The Turnbull Center is actively engaged in the Portland community by
• Serving working professionals with a series of strategic communication workshops
• Offering Eugene-based University of Oregon students a senior experience that includes internships at Portland businesses and nonprofits combined with late-day classes
• Bringing journalists of note to the table for discussions of the important issues of the day
• Providing new professional development opportunities to Portland’s communication professionals
• Joining forces with other Portland organizations to host speakers and lecture series
The School of Law, which opened in Portland in 1884, maintains business offices in the White Stag Block to facilitate its outreach to the Portland legal and business community. The law school offers summer courses at the center, hosts Portland-area law conferences and open houses, and oversees student job placement, externships, and the activities of the law school’s Appropriate Dispute Resolution Program.
Charles H. Lundquist College of Business. The University of Oregon, in partnership with Oregon State University and Portland State University, offers the Oregon Executive Master of Business Administration Program, featuring the combined benefits and resources of three top business schools. The degree program is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and business leaders.
The Continuing Education program delivers a varied range of educational opportunities including academic programs, professional development workshops, lifelong learning activities, and other special programs. For more information, see the Continuing Education section of this catalog. The curriculum for the interdisciplinary studies: applied information management M.S. degree is designed to give midcareer professionals relevant skills in information management, information design, business management, and applied research. Courses may be taken in Portland or online. For more information, see the Graduate School section of this catalog.
Library and Learning Commons. The University of Oregon Libraries supports students and faculty members in all UO Portland programs through its Portland Library and Learning Commons branch, located in the White Stag Block. A virtual library is accessible through the website and online catalogs.
Services include integrated access to traditional print resources and electronic resources, professional help in locating and retrieving relevant material through library consortium networks, and technical assistance in using information technology.
The Portland Library and Learning Commons provides members of the university community with the powerful hardware and software tools required for university-level research and multimedia presentations.
AHA International offers students, faculty members, and institutions opportunities to develop intercultural competence through international experience and education. AHA provides programs in twenty cities and fourteen countries in Western Europe, Oceania, Latin America, and Africa. The programs combine rigorous academic inquiry with the rich opportunity for experience provided by study abroad.
The Career Center in Portland builds recruiting relationships with employers to assist students with career opportunities, internships, and summer jobs. Services to employers include the Career Center Partners Program, consultations to maximize recruiting efforts on campus, and networking events.
The Labor Education and Research Center serves as a link between the labor community and the university’s wealth of resources, providing educational programs and research in the field of labor relations. The center’s Portland-area activities consist of extension-education courses, conferences, and programs for unions. These events are intended to foster creative and critical thinking and to help workers develop skills and knowledge for labor leadership. In addition, Portland faculty members conduct applied research and provide technical assistance to workers and unions.
The Child and Family Center is an Oregon University System research institute. Research scientists, interventionists, and staff members are located in Eugene as well as in the center’s office in Portland.
Currently, there are two active research projects; both are referred to as Project Alliance. The first is a follow-up study of 998 young adults and their families who participated in family-centered services in Portland school district middle schools in 1996 through 1998. The second involves a sample of 650 middle school students and families in the Portland school district, the focus of which is to enhance services for families of color.
The Duck Athletic Fund and Oregon Club of Portland both contribute to Portland’s University of Oregon athletic spirit. The White Stag Block’s athletic office houses Portland’s Duck Athletic Fund, ESPN regional staff members, and the Oregon Club of Portland. Together they coordinate fundraising, promotions, sponsorships, and special events in the Portland area dedicated to raising funds to support the UO Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
The Duck Store has the largest selection of University of Oregon sportswear and gifts in Portland. The Duck Store also offers academically priced computers and software. Students may purchase textbooks and course materials and may choose from a large array of architectural supplies; the new location in the White Stag Block also serves coffee and offers an assortment of snacks and sandwiches. Proceeds from the Duck Store help support the University of Oregon. Consult the university website for hours of operation.
University Teaching and Learning Center
Susan Lesyk, Center Director
(541) 346-3226
(541) 346-2184 fax
68 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall
als.uoregon.edu
The University Teaching and Learning Center provides academic support to UO students through courses, workshops, tutoring, and individual consultations.
Courses for Credit. Students concerned about their reading, research, writing, critical thinking, and general study skills may benefit from a variety of full-term and short courses, ranging from 1 to 4 credits.
Noncredit Workshops. Among those offered are study techniques, grammar, mathematics review, and preparation for the Graduate Record Examinations, the Law School Admission Test, and the Medical College Admission Test.
Tutoring. For a fee, small-group tutoring is available for entry-level undergraduate courses. Students wanting individual appointments may hire private tutors, whose names are available from the center’s tutorial registry. Writing and math tutors are available weekdays, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., on a no-cost, drop-in basis in the writing and mathematics laboratories, located in 72 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall.
Special Population Programs. The center also houses programs that address the needs of specific student populations. They include two Trio programs: Student Support Services, which provides nontraditional students with free services to help them complete bachelor’s degrees, and the McNair Scholars Program, which helps undergraduates prepare for graduate school and Ph.D. programs. In addition, the center administers the Undergraduate Support Program, which provides academic support to students preselected for this program on their admission to the university.
Individual Consultations. Instructors are available to discuss issues related to studying, learning, and academic performance.
Academic Learning Services Courses (ALS)
101 Introduction to University Study (3) Helps students learn, adapt, and apply effective study skills, including strategies for time management, note taking, critical reading, writing, and test preparation.
199 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R) Topics include time management, reading, writing, testing, presentation skills, math strategies, and money management. R twice per topic for maximum of 6 credits.
399 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–5R) Topics include grammar and style, research skills, critical thinking, communication, and speed reading.
408/508 Workshop: [Topic] (1–4R)
409 Practicum: [Topic] (1–4R) R for maximum of 6 credits.
608 Workshop: [Topic] (1–4R)
609 Practicum: [Topic] (1–4R) R for maximum of 6 credits.
A maximum of 12 credits in ALS courses may be applied to the total credits required for a bachelor’s degree.