Dennis K. Kuhlman, Dean
David G. Delker, Associate Dean of Academics
Dixie Schierlman, Associate Dean of Student Life
Pedro Leite, Assistant Dean of Academics
2310 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401–8196
1-800-248-5782
785-826-2640
Fax: 785-826-2627
www.salina.k-state.edu
Accreditation and certification
The Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits the associate degree programs in construction engineering technology, electronic and computer engineering technology, and mechanical engineering technology; as well as the bachelor’s degree programs in electronic and computer engineering technology and mechanical engineering technology. Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Telephone: (410) 347-7700 or visit the web site.
The aircraft maintenance program is certified as an ‘‘Aviation Maintenance Technician School No. BZ9T052R’’ by the Federal Aviation Administration. The professional pilot program is certified as an approved “Pilot School Number KKCS017” by the Federal Aviation Administration. The baccalaureate degree program in professional pilot is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, 3410 Skyway Drive, Auburn, AL 36830, 334-844-2431.
Kansas State University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1-800-621-7440. Credit earned at K-State is transferable to other institutions.
Prerequisite courses
Before attempting a course originating in the College of Technology and Aviation, a grade of C or better must be earned in the prerequisite courses.
Minors
Students at K-State at Salina are eligible for any of the minors offered by K-State. Students completing all requirements for a minor will receive official recognition on their academic records.
The college offers all courses required in the Business Minor , which is available to all students seeking a non-business K-State bachelor’s degree.
The Aviation Department offers a minor in aviation safety , which is available to students seeking any K-State bachelor’s degree. The aviation safety minor includes coursework that emphasizes procedures and practices essential to the safety culture expected in the aviation industry.
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Students at K-State at Salina may participate in Air Force ROTC or Army ROTC to become officers in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Army.
Complete details for the Air Force ROTC program may be found at:
www.k-state.edu/usaf
E-mail: afrotc@k-state.edu
Army ROTC information is available at:
www.k-state.edu/armyrotc
E-mail: armyrotc@k-state.edu
Student Services
Academic Advising Center
The Academic Advising Center (AAC) provides academic support services including learning skills instruction, time management, tutoring, academic counseling/advising, and placement examinations. The AAC is also responsible for academic accommodations provided to students with physical and learning disabilities, including taped texts, note takers, and test-taking options. Individualized help with enrollment is available, and the AAC acts as a liaison with students’ instructors. It is recommended that learning-disabled students contact this office prior to enrollment and provide documentation of their learning disability. This allows any academic accommodations to be made before the semester begins.
Student Support Services
K-State at Salina also has a Student Support Services office and an Upward Bound office through TRIO, a federally funded program to help fulfill the potential of students regardless of gender, race, income level, marital status, or disabilities. TRIO provides personal, academic, and professional assistance to eligible participants while they work to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. These include: Counseling services, math and writing instruction, resume and interviewing, test accommodations, advocacy, computer lab, peer mentoring, referral services, and cultural enrichment activities.
Office of Student Life
The Office of Student Life provides leadership opportunities and development. Besides overseeing the Student Governing Association, as well as many clubs and activities, the Office of Student Life provides classes in leadership development.
Office of Career Services
The Office of Career Services provides assistance in job placement and provides counseling in choosing a career, developing a resume, and practicing interview techniques. Career Services coordinates interviews with employers seeking job applicants and coordinates the campus’ career fair each spring.
K-State at Salina Library
The library, located in the Technology Center, meets standards set for college libraries by the American Library Association and TAC of ABET. The library contains more than 20,000 volumes and provides access to nearly 90 online databases, as well as a collection of up-to-date technical information and reference materials (paper and electronic) covering technological subjects. The library also has computer workstations containing all software found in the college’s computer labs.
Continuing Education
The Division of Continuing Education offers workshops, seminars, and short-term and full-term courses in the fields of technology. Special courses can be designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, and organizations. These services can be provided on campus, in-plant, or in communities where technical services are needed but not readily available. Continuing education units may be granted in appropriate cases.
University General Education (UGE) Program
K-State at Salina requires each student to complete course work that fulfills the university general education requirements. The following information describes these requirements for associate and baccalaureate degree programs in the college.
Associate degrees
Degree requirements for students pursuing an associate degree in the College of Technology and Aviation include 6 credit hours of approved university general education courses. Students may take no university general education courses from within their major field of study, with the exception of the optional upper-division UGE course or experience described below.
Baccalaureate degrees
Degree requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the College of Technology and Aviation include 18 credit hours of approved university general education courses, of which at least 6 credit hours are at the 300 level or above. Students may take no more than six credit hours of university general education course work with the same course number prefix, and they may take no university general education courses from within their major field of study, with the exception of the optional upper-division UGE course or experience described below.
Policy for transfer students
Students entering Kansas State University transferring credit from accredited two-year or four-year institutions are required to complete a minimum number of university general education credit hours at K-State. The minimum number of university general education credit hours required is based upon the total number of completed transfer credit hours accepted at K-State on the student’s initial date of entry.
Associate degree programs
Number of completed
transfer credit hours
accepted at K-State on
initial date of entry |
Minimum university general
education credit hours
to be taken at K-State |
| 0–14 |
6 |
| 15 and above |
3 |
Baccalaureate degree programs
Number of completed
transfer credit hours
accepted at K-State on
initial date of entry |
Minimum university general
education credit hours
to be taken at K-State |
| 0–7 |
18 |
| 8–29 |
12 |
| 30–44 |
9 |
| 45 and above |
6 |
Each transfer student is required to complete a minimum of 6 credit hours of K-State upper-division university general education courses (300 and above) as specified in the program in which they will graduate.
Policy for curriculum changes
Students changing curricula within Kansas State University must satisfy the university general education requirements for the program in which they will graduate. Students entering a baccalaureate degree program after completing an associate degree at K-State are not considered to be transfer students, as far as the university general education requirements are concerned. These students must meet the university general education requirements for the baccalaureate curriculum that they are entering.
University general education course selection
University general education courses may overlay the degree requirements in a given curriculum, to satisfy concurrently both the accreditation criteria for that program and the university general education requirements. Refer to the latest college advising information for a complete list of approved UGE courses.
Optional upper-division UGE course or experience
Students may include as part of their UGE program requirements a maximum of three credit hours from designated upper-division major-specific courses or experiences that have been approved as UGE equivalent. Such upper-division courses or experiences will be specifically designed for majors, and they will incorporate the three UGE benchmarks:
- An active learning environment
- Experiential context for the matter to be studied
- The opportunity for students to seek connections across knowledge/disciplines
These designated upper-division courses or experiences will include significant advanced writing experiences. The goal is to provide intense frequent writing experiences, comparable to the writing norm for the discipline or the profession. Target audiences could include professionals, peers, and/or clients. Students will be given adequate feedback, written and/or oral, on content and expression. Following feedback, students will be given opportunities to apply the feedback as part of a comprehensive process, either in revision of the original writing assignment or in subsequent writing activities.
For more information about UGE requirements, see the Undergraduate Degrees section of this catalog. Refer to the UGE Website for a current list of approved UGE courses.
University Honors Program
The Kansas State University Honors Program is intended to recognize high achievement of outstanding students who go beyond the curriculum requirements for a given degree program to meet the challenges of completing advanced study, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship activities. The Honors Program requires the completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours.
For more information
www.k-state.edu/ksuhonors
E-mail: ksuhonors@k-state.edu
Enrollment in the University Honors Program
Admission to the University Honors Program requires the submission of an application, the details of which can be found on the web.
Once accepted into the University Honors Program, students must maintain a high level of academic achievement as evidenced by an overall KSU grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Honors students who fall below this level have one semester to rectify this deficiency.
Current Kansas State University students who have achieved a high level of academic success (minimum GPA of 3.5 with a minimum of 15 credit hours) and want to become a part of the University Honors Program should contact the Director of the program to discuss this opportunity.
Transfer students with strong academic backgrounds are also encouraged to consult with the Director of the University Honors Program to review their record and determine eligibility and requirements. In general, transfer students eligible for the University Honors Program will have a minimum GPA of 3.5 from their previous school(s) based on at least 15 credit hours.
University-level requirements (7 credit hours or equivalent)
- Retreat for new students prior to fall semester (optional)
- COT 020 - University Honors Program. Students enroll in this course each semester (0 credit)
- COT 189 - Introduction to University Honors Program (1 credit)
- Other Requirements (6 credits)
- University honors courses and new courses generated by departments. These courses can be honors sections of required courses or elective seminars (most are 3 credit hours).
- Alternative opportunities (e.g., study abroad) to generate university level honor credit hours or their equivalent must be approved by both the Director of the University Honors Program and the college coordinator (or appropriate college representative). Students cannot use a given activity for both university and college level. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to arrange for credit after the experience is completed.
College-level requirements (8 credit hours or equivalent)
- Capstone Honors Project: This is a significant body of work that is supervised by a faculty member.
- Alternative opportunities (study abroad, internships, community service, etc.) can be used to fulfill this requirement, whether it is for academic credit or equivalent. These alternative opportunities must be approved by both the appropriate college representative and the University Honors Program Director and be in place before the activity occurs.
Dean’s Office Courses
The following courses are coordinated by the K-State at Salina Dean’s Office:
Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)
- AERO 310 - Officer Leadership Studies 3A
- AERO 311 - Officer Leadership Studies 3B
- AERO 410 - Aerospace Studies/Regional Studies, Defense Policy
- AERO 411 - Aerospace Studies/Civil Military Relationship
University Honors Program
- COT 020 - University Honors Program
- COT 189 - Introduction to University Honors Program
Internship
Other
Dean’s Office Program
The following program is coordinated by the K-State at Salina Dean’s Office:
Family Studies and Human Services (B.S. )
