Accreditation and Memberships
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Council on Social Work Education
International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
Ohio Department of Higher Education
Ohio Board of Nursing
MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Association of College and Research Libraries
Catholic Library Association
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources
Council of Independent Colleges
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Ohio Library and Information Network
Ohio Private Academic Libraries
Society for College and University Planning
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
The American Library Association of Ohio
The College Board
The National Association of College Admissions Counselors
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
The National Catholic Education Association
The National Library Association
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
University Professional Continuing Education Association
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
In compliance with state and federal laws, including (but not limited to) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination Act, and Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Franciscan University of Steubenville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran’s status (or any other criteria protected by applicable law) in its access to educational programs and activities, treatment of University Community members, admissions, or with regard to employment. Inquiries may be directed to Title IX/EEO Coordinator, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Human Resources Department, 1235 University Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952; HR@franciscan.edu; 740-283-6238, who has been designated by Franciscan University to coordinate its compliance efforts and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX as well as those under Section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act and other applicable non-discrimination laws. Inquiries may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, Telephone number: 800-421-3481, Fax: 202-453-6012, TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR@ed.gov.
DISCLAIMER
Each student who enrolls in the University is subject to all requirements stipulated in this catalog, and enrollment is evidence of the fact that one fully accepts these responsibilities. This includes meeting all graduation requirements.
In view of the changing needs of today’s college graduate, Franciscan University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement during the term of matriculation of any student if such change would, in the opinion of the appropriate faculty and administrative bodies, add to the individual’s education.