2023–2024 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES 181 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM Rasmussen University cannot override fines incurred at other libraries, including fines for Interlibrary Loan items lost or returned late. Library fees are assessed through the Department of Student Financial Services. Rasmussen University reserves the right to withhold the release of academic information, and other records, pending settlement of any amount due to the University. Interlibrary Loan Policy The Rasmussen University Library is committed to providing high quality and timely information services to Rasmussen University patrons (defined as current students, faculty, and staff) in accordance with our mission of student support and academic excellence. Definition: Interlibrary loan is a process by which Rasmussen University Library staff request materials not available in the Rasmussen University Library collection from a lending partner to fulfill a patron’s need. There is no cost to patrons for this service. Eligibility: Current Rasmussen University students, faculty, and staff are eligible to use the interlibrary loan service. Submitting Requests: Requests can be submitted from within the library databases, or by using Rasmussen’s Faculty Interlibrary Loan Request Form and Student Interlibrary Loan Form. Rasmussen University reserves the right to cancel requests, particularly in situations that place undue strain on resources, such as an individual submitting a high volume of requests in one day. Prior to cancelling requests, a Rasmussen librarian will contact the requester to discuss effective search strategies and possible alternative resources that may be readily available within Rasmussen’s Online Library. Physical Items: While the library’s interlibrary loan service is focused on providing digital copies, requests for physical items will be processed for items that are deemed necessary for the completion of original scholarly work by Rasmussen graduate students or faculty. Examples of original scholarly work include Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects and faculty-led research studies. a. Renewal requests for physical items will be processed; however, renewals are granted for physical items at the discretion of the owning library. Any fees incurred by the library for overdue or lost materials will be assessed to the patron through the Business Office. Rasmussen University reserves the right to withhold the release of academic information, and other records, pending settlement of any amount due to the University. Copyright and CONTU adherence a. The library recognizes and makes a good-faith effort to abide by the copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code). If a patron makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. b. Borrowing data will be reviewed at the end of each calendar year for compliance with Copyright and CONTU guidelines. c. To adhere to CONTU guidelines and to meet the needs of the Rasmussen community, the library will consider subscribing to serials with a demonstrated need. Limitations This catalog was prepared using information current at the time of publishing. However, all information contained herein is subject to change without notice at the discretion of the University. This includes but is not limited to the following: admission and graduation requirements, academic calendar, course descriptions and content, courses offered, online courses and programs, and statement of tuition and fees. For current calendars, students should refer to a copy of the schedule of classes for the term in which they enroll. The courses listed in this catalog are intended as a general indication of Rasmussen University’s curricula. Courses and programs are subject to modification at any time. Not all courses are offered every term and the faculty teaching a particular course or program may vary. Students who maintain continuous enrollment will be able to complete their program at Rasmussen University even if the program is discontinued. Rasmussen University reserves the right to cancel any class because of under-enrollment or non-availability of selected faculty and to add or to delete certain courses, programs, or areas of study, to make faculty changes, and to modify tuition charges, interest charges, fees, and the course technology and resource fee. Many employers, certification boards, and licensing organizations require criminal background checks. Therefore, prior criminal convictions may impair one’s eligibility to sit for these exams or to secure employment in one’s chosen career field. Pharmacy Technician students convicted of non-drug-related felonies may not be eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam. Pharmacy Technician students convicted of drug- or pharmacy-related felonies ARE NOT eligible to sit for the PTCB exam. Students seeking licensing as professional peace officers in Minnesota must complete the required Law Enforcement coursework at Rasmussen University or transfer in the equivalent. In addition, these students must complete an officially recognized first-aid course in First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, or Emergency Response, and complete practical/”skills” coursework meeting POST objectives, to be eligible to sit for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) licensing exam. Students must provide Rasmussen University with a copy of their required first-aid certification (such as a copy of their first responder card) for inclusion in the student’s file at Rasmussen University. Some skills training providers may require additional academic coursework. Skills training cannot be completed online. Rasmussen University reserves the right to deny admission to applicants whose total credentials reflect an inability to assume the obligations of performance and behavior deemed essential by Rasmussen University and relevant to any of its lawful missions, process, and functions as an educational institution and business. The administration of Rasmussen University reserves the right to address any issue in this catalog or its operations regarding its meaning. Non-Discrimination Policy Rasmussen is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants for employment. For us, this is the only acceptable way to operate our University. Rasmussen employment practices conform both with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination in employment, compensation, and benefits. Ownership Rasmussen College, LLC, d.b.a. Rasmussen University is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc., (APEI), a Delaware Corporation. APEI is a publicly- traded corporation, the common stock of which is listed on NASDAQ. APEI is located at 111 W. Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414. Officers: • Paula Singer, BS, LHD (hc), President and Chief Academic Officer • Dwayne Bertotto, BA, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer • Rick Patro, BBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Preferred Name Policy At Rasmussen University, creating an inclusive environment for our diverse student body is a priority. We recognize that some students prefer to be identified by a first name other than their legal name. All Rasmussen potential students and students have the option to use a first name different than their legal name on certain University records. Any student may choose to identify a preferred first name, also known as their lived name, in addition to their legal name (as listed on the driver’s license, Social Security card, passport, etc.) The University will display the preferred name to the University community where feasible and appropriate and make a good faith effort to update records, documents and systems accordingly. This procedure applies to those students who wish to use a preferred name on campus. . The student is free to determine the preferred name they want to be known by, regardless of whether they have legally changed their name. The University reserves the right to remove a preferred name if it is used inappropriately, including but not limited to, avoiding a legal obligation or for the purpose of misrepresentation. The legal name will continue to be used in university-related systems, business processes, and documents such as reporting, financial aid, transcripts, payroll and tax documents, and other records where use of legal first name is required by law or Rasmussen policy. A student who indicates a preferred name will see it used whenever possible in campus systems and documents, with the exception of cases where the student’s legal name is required by law. Legal first and last names can only be changed with documentation of a legal name change. A student may update their preferred name at any time through the Rasmussen Student Portal, within the Account Center Preferred Name and Pronoun Update tab. The preferred name will be the default name printed on quarterly academic achievement awards, as well as the diploma. A student may change the default to their legal name prior to the last date of each quarter for which the awards are calculated. *Please note: When providing your name, it is important to consider situations in which you will be using your preferred name, and decide if your first name will need to be consistent on all records and forms of ID. For example, when searching for a job, which name will you be using on your resume and in all interviews? Remember that your legal name will appear on your transcript, financial aid documents, visa documents, and W-2 forms. It is important to know that you may change your preferred name back to your legal name for any reason. Places Where Preferred Name Will Appear Once the Registrar’s Office makes the updates, our university will then make every
