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(205) 726-2811. This notice is available in alternative formats upon request.  \nColleges and Universities have specific requirements which must be met before a degree can be obtained. These requirements involve particular courses and curricula, residence on campus, and grade point averages. Advisors and deans are happy, upon request, to help students meet these requirements and to maintain accounts of their progress. A student’s official record is available to him/her at any time during normal office hours in the Office of the Registrar. The responsibility for meeting the requirements for a degree rests with the individual student. If all requirements are not completed, a degree cannot be awarded; therefore, it is important for the student to acquaint himself/herself with all University requirements and to make progress toward meeting them.  \nInclusive Language Statement  \nLanguage—how it is used and what it implies—plays a crucial role in Samford University’s mission to “nurture persons.” Because verbal constructions create realities, inclusive language can uphold or affirm those whom we seek to nurture, while exclusive language can damage or defeat them. We, therefore, actively seek a discourse in our University community that supports the equal dignity and participation of men and women; we seek to avoid verbal constructions that diminish the equal dignity of all persons. It is an affirmative—and affirming—part of our mission to educate students, staff, and faculty in the creation of a community of equality and respect through language.  \nInformation contained in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication. Samford University reserves the right, however, to make such changes in educational and financial policy—due notice being given—as the Samford Board of Trustees may deem consonant with sound academic and fiscal practice. The University further reserves the right to ask a student to withdraw at any time.  \nHOW TO READ THE COURSE LISTINGS  \nSubject Code/Course Prefix  \nCourse Number: 100-299 Lower Division, 300-499 Upper Division, 500 and up Graduate Course Title  \nCourse Credits  \nCourse Description  \nCOMS 451 Organizational Communication (4)   \nExploration of how communication affects various stakeholders within organizations. After identifying key concepts in organizational theory, students are expected to analyze and evaluate organizational communication through case studies. Prereq: UCCA 102, junior standing. Offered: Spring, on rotation.  \nCo-listed courses, prerequisites, co-requisites, and specific course offering information at the end. Unless otherwise indicated, lecture and lab numbers indicate how many hours per week the class is devoted to lecture and laboratory work.  \nTable of Contents | 2015-2016  \n3  \nTable of Contents Page  \nAcademic Ca","cbCaim4s4LlvWouG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim4s4LlvWouG","pdf",1488394,338,"English","# Academic Calendars for 2015-2016 and Critical Deadlines\n# About Samford University\n# Admission Procedures and Policies\n# Programs of Study\n# Academic Policies and Regulations\n# Financial Information\n# Financial Assistance\n# University-Wide Academic Opportunities\n# Academic Success Center\n# Communication Resource Center\n# Health Professions Program\n# Inter-Campus Exchange Program-BACHE\n# Global Engagement Office\n# English Language Learner Institute (ELLI)\n# Pre-Law\n# Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)\n# University Fellows\n# Campus Life, Campus Facilities, Campus Services","[{\"question\":\"What nondiscrimination protections does the catalog describe?\",\"answer\":\"The catalog states that Samford University complies with laws prohibiting discrimination, including provisions related to Title VI and Title VII, Title IX, and disability protections. 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