2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

ROTCStudents attending Plymouth State University may enroll inthe Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps or in the ArmyReserve Officer Training Corps at the University of NewHampshire. The Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC offer programsleading to a commission as a second lieutenant in theirrespective services. Students in either ROTC program maypursue any curriculum that leads to a baccalaureate or higherdegree. Two- and four-year programs are available. The fouryearprogram is open to first-year students, sophomores, andtransfer students. The two-year program is open to studentswho have at least two academic years remaining within theiruniversity degree program. In addition to on-campus courserequirements, students must attend an officer preparatorytraining session for a part of one summer.ROTC scholarships are offered on a competitive basis by boththe Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC. Entering first year studentsmay compete for four-year scholarships during theirlast year of high school. Additionally, incoming students maycompete for scholarships while already in college if they meetspecific ROTC requirements. Scholarships may pay up to fulltuition, mandatory fees, and required textbooks for universitycourses. In addition, all scholarship recipients receive a taxfreemonthly subsistence allowance. Non-scholarship studentsin the last two years of the ROTC program also receive the taxfreemonthly subsistence allowance. Both ROTC programshave administrative and medical requirements that must bemet to qualify for a scholarship and a commission.More specific information about ROTC programs may beobtained by contacting Army ROTC at (603) 862-1078 orAir Force ROTC at (603) 862-1480 at the University of NewHampshire, Durham.Saul O Sidore Lecture SeriesIn 1979, trustees of the Saul O Sidore Memorial Foundationand representatives of Plymouth State agreed to establish theSaul O Sidore Lectureship Program at Plymouth. The purposeof this program is to bring to Plymouth State and to residentsof the state of New Hampshire a variety of speakers who wouldaddress critical issues and events in the political, social, andcultural arenas, thus reflecting Mr. Sidore’s lifelong interests.As president of Brookshire Mills and Pandora Industriesof Manchester, NH, and owner of the Manchester Free Press,Mr. Sidore was a driving force for the ideals of humanity andbrotherhood in the city of Manchester and the state of NewHampshire. Mr. Sidore’s success was based on the theory thatfollowing ethical principles, providing security for employees,and encouraging participation from all levels in business decisionswas the appropriate way to conduct a business. His opennessto new ideas lives on through this PSU lecture series. Alllectures are free and open to the public.Study Away OpportunitiesStudents, who are in good financial and social standing at PSUand who have earned a cumulative 2.50 (minimum) gradepoint average, may participate in study away programs. Alltransfer policies and procedures must be followed if studentswant to receive credit for these experiences (see TransferringCourses to Plymouth).Enroll at Other New Hampshire Colleges andUniversitiesPlymouth State University is a participating member of theNew Hampshire College and University Council, a consortiumof higher education resources. A student exchange programallows Plymouth State University students to enroll atother NHCUC institutions for one or more courses duringan academic semester. The following schools are involvedin the NHCUC exchange with PSU: Colby‐Sawyer College,Daniel Webster College, Franklin Pierce College, Granite StateCollege, Keene State College, New England College, SouthernNew Hampshire University, Rivier College, Saint AnselmCollege, and the University of New Hampshire at Durham andManchester. Students interested in the NHCUC exchange programshould contact the Director of Curriculum Support inthe Undergraduate Studies Office.Course Enrollment. PSU students may enroll at other Councilinstitutions for one or two courses during the academic semester.Such courses, in addition to on‐campus courses, mustmeet the minimum number of credits (12) for full-time status,and normally should not exceed the full course load definedby current policies of the University. No financial charges aremade by the host institution other than, for example, laboratoryfees for special instruction, parking, or recreation. Thosefees are billed to students by the host institution. Summerschool and January programs are excluded from the exchangeagreement.Full Semester Enrollment. Students who are in good financialand social standing at PSU and who have earned a cumulative2.50 (minimum) grade point average are permitted to take afull schedule of courses at any of the participating NHCUCinstitutions. The enrollment may be for one or two full‐timesemesters, upon agreement of the University and the hostinstitution. Students remain registered at Plymouth State andcontinue to pay PSU tuition and fees.The determination of room and board charges is an individualarrangement between students and the host institution.The host institution will bill these charges directly to students.Plymouth cannot guarantee room and board at the hostinstitution.Academic ResourcesPlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 35