Message from the Dean

Photo of Dean Narduzzi In our rapidly changing society and economy, the demands for change placed on adults have never been greater. We are expected to keep current in our professional skills while balancing the pressures of jobs and families. Professional development and personal enrichment courses are a perfect way to begin balancing life's challenges.

The University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies offers a diverse selection of courses designed to help develop or sharpen professional skills, explore new career interests and enrich personal growth in an informal, non-competitive environment. Our classes may help you ease your way back into school or test the waters for further professional or personal development.

We've organized the course offerings in this catalog into sections based on subject matter. You can use the menu to the left of this message to explore this semester's courses.

Dean Narduzzi Signature
James L. Narduzzi, Ph.D.
Dean

University Faculty and Staff Tuition Remission Benefit

The School of Continuing Studies is pleased to provide the Tuition Remission Application Form online for University of Richmond faculty and staff. Download the form in PDF format or Word format and submit with your registration.

About Think Again

Print cover Think Again is a publication of the Office of Community and Professional Education at the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies. The contents of this bulletin represent the most current information available at the time of publication. However, due to the period of time covered by this catalog, it is reasonable to expect changes to be made without prior notice. Therefore, the provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the Office of Community and Professional Education and the student. Comments and course suggestions are welcome. Please call (804) 289-8133 or e-mail scs@richmond.edu.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

The Office of Community and Professional Education reserves the right to cancel any class or make any other changes it deems necessary. Course fees will be refunded in full when the Office of Community and Professional Education cancels a course.

We recognize you may occasionally need to cancel your registration. If you wish to receive a refund, we must receive your written request for cancellation no less than five business days prior to the class start date. A 50% processing fee will be deducted from the refund. We regret that we cannot provide a refund if we receive your written cancellation in four or fewer business days before the class start date. However, we will issue a gift certificate in the amount of the class fee for future registration. Please note that your refund may take several weeks to process.

Class Location

Most courses are held on the University of Richmond campus, but some are held at local businesses. Exact locations are sent to the participant in a confirmation via e-mail and mail before the course begins.

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather, call the University’s inclement weather hotline at (804) 289-8760.

Non-discrimination Policy

Every University staff member, faculty member and student (part- or full-time) has the right to work and study in an environment free from discrimination and harassment and should be treated with dignity and respect. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants, students, faculty or staff on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, status as a veteran or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. Any inquiries regarding the University’s policies in these areas should be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Richmond, VA 23173, telephone (804) 289-8032.

If you need special accommodations to attend a class, please notify the Office of Community and Professional Education, School of Continuing Studies, at (804) 289-8133 at least 15 days in advance.

Accreditation

The University of Richmond is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, baccalaureate, master and juris doctor degrees. The several colleges and schools of the University award no degrees individually. The University of Richmond confers all degrees for work done in any one of the schools.

University of Richmond Alumni

University of Richmond alumni with a baccalaureate or advanced degree are entitled to a 25% discount on ONE class per semester. Alumni discount does not apply to travel programs, conferences, special programs, membership fees, certificate programs or application fees. This discount may only be used by alumni (not their spouses or children).

Continuing Education Units

Some courses in this catalog qualify for CEUs (Continuing Education Units). CEUs are a way of measuring and officially recognizing the time and effort you have put into your education for your job or profession. The Office of the University Registrar will maintain a record of your CEUs and provide you with a transcript upon request. So, what do you do with a CEU? As you update your credentials, are in line for a transfer, promotion or evaluation of your current position, or want to make a vocational change or explore a new career, the CEUs demonstrate the time, energy and interest you have shown in broadening your horizons.

Registration Deadlines

It is extremely important that you register at least one week prior to the start of the course. Registration deadlines have been put in place to allow for an accurate enrollment count needed for planning classroom needs, course materials, and food or travel logistics related to the class. If you submit your registration after the deadline, we cannot guarantee that you will receive a space in the course.

School of Continuing Studies Staff

James L. Narduzzi, Ph.D., Dean
Patricia Brown, Ed.D., Senior Associate Dean
Ned Swartz, Ed.D., Associate Dean
David Kitchen, Ph.D., Associate Dean
James Campbell, M.A., Director of Marketing
Leigh Anne Giblin, B.A., Marketing and Communications Coordintor
Daniel Hocutt, M.A., Web Manager
Kathy Powers, M.S.F.S., Institute on Philanthropy Program Coordinator
Linda Tucker, Customer Service
Joanne Charlesworth, Customer Service

Office of Community and Professional Education Staff

Pamela B. Johnson, B.S., C.P.P., Director
Stephanie Bowlin, B.S., Program Coordinator
Cary Jamieson, B.F.A., Landscape Design Program Specialist
Anna Kay Travis, Registration and Operations Coordinator

Jeanne Clery Disclosure Statement

The University Police Department, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, publishes an annual report outlining its policies, functions, campus safety plans, prevention techniques, and tabulated statistics for the most recent three year period. For a copy of the Department’s Annual Report, call (804) 289-8715, write the University of Richmond Police Department, att. Jeanne Clery Crime Statistician, Special Programs Building, 31 UR Drive, University of Richmond, VA 23173 or access the report online at http://oncampus.richmond.edu/administration/police/ccra/index.htm.