Oregon State University Administration Edward J. Ray, President Timothy P. White, Provost and Executive Vice President Curt R. Pederson, Interim Vice President for University Advancement Mark E. McCambridge, Vice President for Finance and Administration Sabah U. Randhawa, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and International Programs George R. Holdren, Vice Provost for Research Curtis R. Pederson, Vice Provost for Information Services Larry Roper, Vice Provost for Student Affairs Oregon University System The Oregon University System, organized in 1932, provides educational opportunities for people throughout the state of Oregon. Opportunities for general education are distributed as widely as possible throughout the state, with specialized, professional, and technical programs centered at specific institutions. Members of the Oregon University System Eastern Oregon University, La Grande Oregon Health and Science University, (Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing), Portland (OUS affiliate) Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls Oregon State University, Corvallis Portland State University, Portland Southern Oregon University, Ashland University of Oregon, Eugene Western Oregon University, Monmouth OUS Web site list: http://www.ous.edu/ camp_cent_home.html. Through the Chancellor’s Office of Academic Affairs, special attention is given to providing leadership, coordination, and service to assure that a broad-based continuing education program is available through the several institutions. An interinstitutional booklet, “The Oregon College Guide,” lists fields of study at all state system institutions and gives other important information for prospective students. For a free copy, write “The Oregon College Guide,” State Board of Higher Education, P.O. Box 3175, Eugene, Oregon 97403. State Board of Higher Education Members The Oregon University System is governed by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education, whose members are appointed by the governor with confirmation by the state senate. Terms are four years for regular members and two years for student members. Terms expire June 30. For the OUS Web site list, go to http://www.ous.edu/board/ roster.htm. Donald Blair, Beaverton (2008) Bridget Burns, Eugene (2005) Kirby Dyess, Eugene (2008) Neil Goldschmidt, Portland (2005) Henry Lorenzen, Pendleton (2007) Tim Nesbitt, Salem (2008) Rachel Pilliod, Eugene (2005) Geri Richmond, Eugene (2004) John E. von Schlegell, Portland (2005) Gretchen S. Schuette, Salem (2008) Howard F. Sohn, Roseburg (2005) Oregon University System Administration Richard Jarvis, Chancellor Thomas K. Anderes, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Shirley Clark, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Grattan Kerans, Director of Government Relations Diane Vines, Vice Chancellor for Corporate and Public Affairs Virginia Thompson, Board Secretary OUS Web site list: http://www.ous.edu/ chancoff/. Graduate School Administration A300 Kerr Administration Building (541) 737-4881; FAX (541) 737-3313 Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ grad_school/ Sally K Francis, Dean, 737-4881 R. Bruce Rettig, Associate Dean, 737-4881 Ann C. 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This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, university programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, and employment. Inquiries regarding the university’s equal opportunity policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action office (541) 737-3556. Please note Custom copies of the OSU General Catalog may be printed by going to http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ and the section you want a hard copy of. Then click the Print Version icon and following the subsequent instructions. Other sources of information about Oregon State University include the Summer Term Bulletin, distributed by the Summer Session Office and online at http://oregonstate.edu/summer/; and the Viewbook, available through the Office of Admissions. All of these bulletins are free. The address for all campus offices: Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon 97331 University telephone information, call: (541) 737-0123 or 737-1000 Admission information, call: (541) 737-4411 Oregon State University Bulletin (USPS 411-520) Number 282 April 2004 Published four times a year, with one issue in March, one issue in April, one issue in July, and one issue in August by the Oregon University System at Oregon State University, Registrar’s Office, 102 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, OR 97331-2130. Periodicals postage paid at Corvallis, Oregon. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Printing and Mailing Services, 100 Cascade Hall, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-4203. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in the General Catalog. However, Oregon State University or the Oregon State Board of Higher Education may find it necessary from time to time to make changes in courses, curricula, or degree requirements. Students already admitted to a program in which such changes have been made will be reasonably accommodated, if possible, to ensure their normal progress for a degree. A student may, however, still be required to conform to changes in courses, curricula, or degree requirements as deemed necessary by Oregon State University or the State Board of Higher Education. Catalog Coordinator: Larry Bulling Printed on recycled paper.