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College is one of the most exciting times of your life! You will have new experiences, meet a lot of new people and of course –learn! Many students get overwhelmed with the challenges they face as a new student. To help you with this transition, Delval students have given advice on how to survive your first year…
Be active in class and you will learn more and won’t be bored – Leonard McDowell
Check up with your teachers and advisors about how you are doing in class so you can keep up to date – Miriam Cohen
Remember that you are not in high school anymore and college is a more advanced style of learning. – Aaron Wilmer
When making your schedule for the spring semester, choose your professors wisely. Ask students who had them before about their teaching methods. – Danielle Hall
Do not miss too many classes. Missing too many classes is a silly way to fail a class. You also do not want to miss a class because it can affect your grade and knowledge of what is going on. – Will Fox
There are a lot of events on campus to try new things and get to know people. –Kimberly Kontopdias
Make friends by your choice, don’t just become friends with anyone. –Anonymous
Manage/plan our your flex for the Pub, you run out really fast! – Miriam Cohen
Join a work out class that’s offered on campus for free like Zumba, it’s a ton of fun! –Kristin Ryerson
Use small classes to your advantage and get to know your teachers. –Kelsey Ficara
Leave your door open to meet new friends. - Emily Waverka
Take advantage of your teachers office hours for some one on one help and to get your questions answered. – Anonymous
Be involved!!! Get into anything that you have never tried before. – Aaron Wilmer
Be organized and respect your roommate. – April Peterson
Get a tutor right away. – Courtney Yablon
Break up school work over time… and get help when needed – Miles Williams
Delaware Valley College periodically distributes an email newsletter to interested parents, friends and families of the college community. The newsletter contains information on what's happening at DelVal, tips for parents and students and information on how to get involved with college events.
The mission of the Delaware Valley College Professional Development Committee is to provide opportunities for the entire faculty body to attain professional knowledge and skills through collegial planned learning opportunities that continue to support the institution's strategic goals. The goal of professional development programming is to enable faculty to be more effective in their classroom, advisory, research or field environments.
The goals for the Professional Development Committee are:
- Define faculty professional development on our campus.
- Identify and prioritize the professional development needs of faculty and staff and make recommendations to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- Identify appropriate experts to teach specific topics to faculty and staff.
- Identify funds to support professional development.
- Coordinate effective professional development programs for faculty and staff.
- Evaluate outcomes of professional development programs.
- Congratulations to Dr. Slane and the DelVal Chapter of the National Agri-marketing Association (NAMA) who competed at the Annual Conference and Competition in KC, Missouri. Their Annual Report was named to the top 12 and the Chapter received a 2012 Chapter Performance Award for Fundraising/Financial Management.
- Congratulations to Prof. Eyre for successfully leading our students on the Global Horticulture Experience to Holland to visit the Keukenhof Spring Bloom, Aalsmeer Flower Auction, Floriade and the Amsterdam Botanic garden, among other sites.
- Dr. Tanya Casas and Professor Michael Fleischacker will be leading a delegation of 3-5 students to Port-au-Prince, Haiti in the next couple of months to install a rooftop food production and water harvesting garden. The project is being planned and design by graduating senior Harris Trobman, under the guidance of Dr. Casas, Dr. Ricotta, Professor Hepner, Professor Eyre and Professor Fleischacker. First year students Kayla Mosebrook and Mark Lacey are volunteering their time to the efforts and plan to travel to Haiti as part of the delegation. Through the Regenerative Land Institute, it is the team’s hope that this interdisciplinary project will be a prototype for similar projects in Haiti and other like countries.
- Professor Fleischacker and Adjunct Professor Rob Staudt have partnered with Peddler’s Village to lead a student design challenge for gardens at the Village to help celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Working with the Village leadership, the designs from three students were selected to be installed this spring.
- In May, Professor Eyre and Fleischacker will be working with students to install a whimsical arbor, geometric seating and new signage on the New Hope-Solebury Lower Elementary School campus. The work is part of an on-going partnership with the school to design and install outdoor classrooms and to achieve school yard habitat certification.
- Professor Fleischacker, with Adjunct Professors Rob Staudt and Donald Borden, has partnered with Doylestown Township to design a Sensory Trail for people, particularly local school children, with sensory processing and spectrum disorders. The trail is intended to be installed in Central Park with ground breaking within 9 months.
- Dr. DeBroux – partnered with Penn State to conduct a cover crop trial this winter and on April 12, hosted a field day of the research. Stefan Hess, a Sr. in Agribusiness wrote a very nice article highlighting the event for statewide distribution in Lancaster farming.
- Professor Fleischacker is working with Central Bucks West High School to design and install a project started with a master plan in one of Michael’s design studios. He is now working with school administrators, teachers and students, to design and install two interior courtyards at the school, one courtyard is themed on the native habitats of this regional and the other courtyard is for growing food. Both courtyards are intended to expand the teaching opportunities across all programs at the school.
- Dr. Bruce Richards coached the Dairy Challenge Team to a fourth place finish at a recent competition.
- Dr. Karen Schramm, Professor of English, attended the Northeast Modern Language Association Convention in Rochester during Spring Break. She presented a paper entitled, “Thinking Outside the (Techno)-Box: Yeah, There’s an App For That” for the “Slow Down….Or Download” panel.
- Dr. Darl Swartz, Assistant Professor of Biology, has had two papers accepted for publication. The first is in Biochemistry entitled “Effect of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-Linked Troponin C Mutations on the Response of Reconstituted Thin Filaments to Calcium Upon Troponin I Phosphorylation.” The second is in Mathematical Biosciences and is entitled “A Kinetic Model of Troponin Dissociation in Relation to Thin Filament Regulation in Striated Muscle.”
- Dr. Ronald DePeter, Assistant Professor of English, presented a paper on April 12 at the Popular and American Culture Association Conference in Boston. The paper is entitled "Hayley Mills and the Constraints of Artifice in Disney's That Darn Cat." He and four Writing Center tutors also presented writing workshops for students at Murrell Dobbins H.S. in Philadelphia on April 20.
- Dr. Michael Stamps, Assistant Professor of English, presented a paper entitled “Mark Twain, Walt Disney, and the Invention of American Childhood” at the National Popular Culture & American Culture Association Conference in Boston on April 13.
- Dr. Patrick Killion, Assistant Professor of Biology, is presenting a paper entitled “Using Owned Social Media Technology To Facilitate Community, Writing and Inquiry-Based Teaching” at the upcoming Faculty of the Future Conference at Bucks County Community College.
- Dr. Gregory George, Assistant Professor of Biology, was appointed to the editorial review board of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science. Also, Ruka Press recently published a book entitled “Cerulean Blues, A Personal Search for a Vanishing Songbird” written by Katie Fallon. The book focuses on Dr. George’s research on Cerulean Warbler conservation in the Central Appalachians.
- Dr. Tanya Casas, Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts, was asked to present on March 24 for the section on Indigenous Peoples and Globalization for the Pacific Sociological Association, an international conference that was held in San Diego. Her paper was entitled “Moving Beyond Human/Nature Hierarchies by Transcending the Coloniality of Development.”
- Dr. Cynthia Keler, Associate Professor of Biology, accompanied five students to the PA Academy of Science meeting on March 31, at which time the students presented their research projects from the Student Research Course. Also, on March 28, Dr. Keler accompanied Animal Science major Ellen Robinson to Harrisburg where she presented her research project at Undergraduate Student Research Day at the Capitol. Ms. Robinson’s mentors were Dr. Fredrick Hofsaess and Dr. Keler.
- Del Val and Dr. Linde got some national and international exposure from a 90 min webcast he gave for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America titled “Monitoring and managing putting green firmness”. About 200 people participated.
- Dr. Ricotta, as part of a committee working with State Representative Steve Santasiero and other local food interests hosted a Farm-to-Table workshop on March 19 to bring together farmers, school district food service managers and chefs in the Lower Makefield area to connect with farmers with locally produced foods. The Rodale Institute and the PA Department of Agriculture were also involved in this event, which was well attended with a great deal of information and lively discussion.
- Michael Fleischacker won a merit award from the New Jersey American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for a project entitled: “The Story of Place – A Regenerative Master Plan for an Equestrian Property in Northern NJ." He will be presenting this project to the PA Delaware chapter of ASLA at their annual conference in Lancaster city on April 14th.
- On March 15th, Michael Fleischacker gave a presentation on Gardening in Small Spaces at the 29th Annual Peter Becker Flower Show in Harleysville, PA
- Larry Hepner and Melissa Langston, as part of the Regenerative Land Institute, have received a $20,600.00 research proposal funded by the PA Soybean Board that will look at cover crop effectiveness in capturing nitrogen fixed by soybeans.
- Howard Eyre: Mar. 27 to 29, made 3 presentations in New Orleans concerning tree care, soil biology, etc.
- Ron and Barbara Muse: attended a workshop entitled “Human Pathogens on Plants.” held from February 13-15 in Beltsville, Maryland.
- Alicia Shenko has co-authored a new publication titled – “Effects of disturbance on small mammal community structure in the NJ Pinelands, USA.
- Reg Hoyt is a new Board Member of the Lehigh Valley Zoo. He has also been elected to the Pa Biological Survey/mammal Technical Committee. In addition, Reg has been asked to assist the University of South Florida in training graduate students in Public Health, in small mammal monitoring techniques, April 13-16.
- Dr. Fred Hofsaess, after 42 years will be retiring from DelVal to write a new chapter in his life. Fred has built the Standardbred program at the College, and for this we are grateful and appreciative. Thank you for sharing your passion for the equine industry and life experiences with the College Community,
- Dr. Melissa Langston, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, was recently notified that she has been accepted to participate in the Gordon Conference on Green Chemistry in Tuscany in July.
- Dr. Veronica McGowan, Assistant Professor of Computer and Business Information Systems, is now President-Elect of the Board of Directors of the Special Interest Group of Computing Teachers for the International Society of Computing Teachers.
- Dr. Imad Benjelloun, Associate Professor of Mathematics, has been invited to serve as a member of the 2012 Volunteer Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
- Dr. Ronald DePeter, Assistant Professor of English, presented a paper entitled “For a Few Dollars Only: The Making of a Writing Center Video” at the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association Conference in Harrisburg on March 31.
- Dr. Allison Buskirk-Cohen presented a paper entitled "Intimate Disclosure and Internalizing Symptoms among Best Friends of Young Adolescents” and led a discussion on a colleague's paper entitled, "Making an Impact on Latino Young Children's Decisions and Values about Environmental Issues” at the Oxford Round Table Childhood Education Conference in March.
- Ms. Ermira Gegvata, Lecturer of Business Administration, has worked with Sigma Beta Delta, the International Business Honor Society, to establish a chapter at the College.
- Dr. Audrey Ervin, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology, accompanied five students to the Association for Women in Psychology Conference in Palm Springs, CA, in mid-March. Dr. Ervin and the students co-presented a peer-reviewed presentation entitled “Hearing Our Voices: Using the Empowerment Process Model to Advance Social Justice Initiatives on Campus and Beyond.”
- Dr. Veronica McGowan, Assistant Professor of Computer and Business Information Systems, has received a $600 Diane Balestri Memorial Scholarship from EDUCAUSE to attend an EDUCAUSE professional development event in the coming year in the area of educational technology leadership.
- Dr. Jack Schmidt, Professor of Music, recently presented a paper entitled, “Re-Thinking Music Education: Mentoring Students to Successfully Navigate the Challenges of the Future,” as part of a panel on Cultural Responses to Economic Challenges at the College Music Society’s annual conference in Richmond, VA.
- Dr. Tanya Casas, Assistant Professor of Sociology, recently presented a paper entitled “Transcending the Coloniality of Development: Moving Beyond Human/Nature Hierarchies,” at Cornell University’s “Rethinking Development” conference organized by its Department of Development Sociology.
- The Business Administration Department, under the leadership of Co-Chairs Ermira Gegvata and Larry Stelmach, hosted Laura Owen ’79, President and Chief Executive Officer of PontSalus, LLC, as the College’s eleventh Thomas W. Watson Executive-in-Residence on November 17. Ms. Owen shared her experiences as an entrepreneur with our students.
- The Liberal Arts Department, under the leadership of Drs. Tanya Casas and Jay Su, co- hosted with Students for Diversity and Hillel their biannual Multicultural Forum on November 15 featuring Ms. Judy Meisel, a human rights activist and Holocaust survivor, who shared her experiences in combating bigotry and racism.
- The English Department, under the leadership of Dr. Michael Stamps, Dr. Ronald DePeter, Dr. Wilbert Turner, and Mr. Brian Lutz, hosted its Fifth Annual Student Writing Conference on November 30, which featured the work of approximately two dozen DVC students across virtually all majors.
- Dr. Karen Schramm, Professor of English, has had her proposal, "Keep Humanity in the Humanities: Teaching Responsibly with Technology," accepted for Round Table Discussion at the Annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, to be held in Washington, D.C., May 31-June 3.
- Rev. Dr. Richard Ziemer, Professor of Liberal Arts, has been invited to speak at several area churches in Bucks and Montgomery Counties over the past two months.
- The Business Administration Department is a candidate for accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. This effort is being led by Christine Seel, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, and Larry Stelmach, Associate Professor and Chair of Business Administration.
- Dr. Steve DeBroux and Michael Fleischacker have been appointed co-chairs of the Natural Resources and Biosystem Management Department
- Howard Eyre attended a training seminar on the influence of hormones on the development of lateral roots on trees in Durham, NH on October 28
- Michael Fleischacker attended the annual meeting of the American Society of Landscape Architects in San Diego, CA on October 29
- Steve DeBroux attended the Mid-Atlantic LGBTA conference with the executive committee of the student organization GLOW at Bloomsburg University on November 5
- Jackie Ricotta was an invited guest lecturer in the “Organic Crop Production” course at Rutgers University
- Mingwang Liu attended the 39th Annual Conference of the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) in Asheville, North Carolina on October 21-23. He promoted the Horticultural Therapy Certificate program at DVC.
- Dr. Michael Stamps, Assistant Professor of English, presented a paper entitled, “Killer Queens: The Male Transvestite as Film Villain in Psycho and The Silence of the Lambs,” as part of the GLBTQ session at the Mid-Atlantic Popular American Culture Association Conference in Philadelphia on November 5.
- Dr. Ronald DePeter, Assistant Professor of English, presented a paper entitled, “Bodies Through the Looking Glass: Role of Voyeur-Characters in AIP’s Beach Party Films,” at the Mid-Atlantic Popular American Culture Association Conference in Philadelphia on November 5.
- Dr. Karen Schramm, Professor of English, has received word that her haiku, “SpringGift,” has been accepted for publication in the National Gallery of Writing, an online scholarly writing community hosted by the National Council of Teachers of English.
- Ms. Katie Kennedy-Reilly, Lecturer of Education, gave a presentation entitled, “Innovative Practices in Preparing Pre-Service Teachers,” at the Fall 2011 PAC-TE Conference in Harrisburg. This was a collaborative effort with colleagues from Gettysburg, Grove City, and Lycoming Colleges.
- Dr. Audrey Ervin, Lecturer of Counseling Psychology, Dr. Allison Buskirk-Cohen, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology, and Mr. Reb Brooks, an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Liberal Arts Department, planned, hosted, and led a conference entitled, “Networking for Youth,” at the College on October 7. This conference brought together mental health providers and school counselors to discuss current issues and strategies for dealing with today’s youth. The event was co-sponsored by the PA Psychological Association and the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce.
- Dr. Karen Schramm, Professor of English, has had her proposal entitled, "Thinking Outside the (Techno-) Box: Yeah, There's an App for That," accepted for inclusion on the "Slow Down...or Download?" panel at the Northeast Modern Language Association Convention in Rochester, NY in March.
- Ms. Katie Kennedy-Reilly, Lecturer of Education, has been selected as a Fellow for the Education Policy and Leadership Center. The Center encourages and supports the development of educational professionals and helps build their awareness of the many public policy issues around education. Katie is beginning a year long journey with the Center that include regional and statewide forums. She will graduate from the program next June.
- Dr. Allison Buskirk-Cohen, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology, has co-authored an article entitled, "Exploring Learner-Centered Assessment: A Cross-Disciplinary Approach," that has been accepted for publication this fall in the International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
- The 2011 Cornucopia was dedicated to its advisor, Ms. Joann Donigan, Instructor of English.
- Dr. Christopher Tipping, Associate Professor of Biology, was recently interviewed for an article entitled, "Bug Survey Finds No Emerald Ash Borers in Bucks County, " which has appeared in several venues in the region.
- Dr. Melissa Langston, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, recently published a paper in Science entitled, "Self-Recognition Among Different Polyprotic Macroions During Assembly Processes in Dilute Solution." Also, one of Dr. Langston's students,
- Chemistry/Secondary Education major Dylan Fedell has been selected to receive a Student Research Award at the Eastern Analytical Symposium this November in Somerset, New Jersey. Dylan worked with Dr. Langston as a student researcher enrolled in the Student Research Course and used the experience to develop high school and undergraduate chemistry laboratories related to automotive chemistry. Other student award recipients this year are from University of North Carolina, University of New Hampshire, Furman University, and University of Massachusetts.
- Dr. Tanya Casas, Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts, presented a paper entitled, "Indigenous Ontologies and Expanding Political Frontiers," at the annual American Sociological Association meeting in Las Vegas in August. Dr. Casas also spent part of the summer in Ecuador to update her research on indigenous activism in the region. While there, she met with the Director of International Programs at the University of San Francisco of Quito to discuss the possibility of future collaboration between that institution and Delaware Valley College.
- Steve DeBroux, Howard Eyre, Michael Fleischacker, April Laskow, Richard Cowhig, Edward Sambriski and Svetlana Shkitko contributed their time, enthusiasm and opened their hearts to host students from University of Podlasie.
- Dr. Jackie Ricotta was an invited speaker at the Seeding the Future Conference, which was held Oct 14/15 at Dickenson College. Her presentation was “Training the Next Generation: hands-on learning using the campus farm to teach vegetable production within a 4 year degree program.”
- Mr. Ronald Petruso, Instructor of Chemistry, has received a provisional patent for his work on an extraction process of oils from tobacco plants for use as a biofuel.Dr. Christopher Tipping, Associate Professor of Biology, has had a paper entitled "Leafhopper Comparative Genomics - Identifying Similarities and Differences Across Leafhopper Vectors of Pierce's Disease" accepted for publication in Southwestern Entomologist.
- Dr. Gregory George, Assistant Professor of Biology, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Academy of Science Editorial Review Board.
- Mr. Shih-chieh Su has completed all of the requirements for his Ph.D. in History at Brown University. His dissertation is entitled "Modern Nationalism and the Making of a Professional Historian."
- Dr. Imad Benjelloun, Associate Professor of Mathematics, has been invited by the National Center for Scientific and Technical Research of Morocco as an expert in the domain of Quality Management and Organizational Excellence under a program whose mission is to invite Moroccan experts living abroad to participate in the development of their home country.
- Dr. Veronica McGowan, Assistant Professor of Computer and Business Information Systems, has been named as Editor of the Journal for Computing Teachers.
- Dr. Wil Turner, Assistant Professor of English, had his play, The Facebook Chronicles, premiere this past summer at the Allendale Columbia School in Rochester, NY.
- Dr. Karen Schramm, Professor of English, has had a paper entitled "What are You Doing... About Technology in the Classroom? Or, Stop Short-Circuiting Learning from Day One" accepted for publication in the August 2011 issue of English Leadership Quarterly.
- Lucy Hritz, a local ninth grade student, was mentored by Dr. Cynthia Keler of the Biology Department on a microbiology project that garnered the top prize at the Delaware Valley Science Fair. Lucy also received a merit award from the USDA and a merit award from the American Society of Microbiology.
- Kelly Gresh, a local high school student, was mentored by Mr. Ronald Petruso of the Chemistry Department on a chemistry project that earned her a gold medal at the Delaware Valley Science Fair.
- English Department faculty Dr. Ronald DePeter, Dr. Michael Stamps, Dr. Wil Turner, and Mr. Brian Lutz will lead a roundtable discussion on outcomes assessment at the Faculty of the Future Conference at Bucks County Community College on June 3.
- Research conducted on proturans by Dr. Christopher Tipping of the Biology Department and Biology alumnus Michael Cavallaro was recently presented by Mr. Cavallaro at the Entomological Society of America's meeting in Minneapolis.
- Dr. Karen Schramm of the English Department and Faculty Advisor to the Gleaner hosted a successful Gleaner Gala with her staff on April 21.
- Biology Department faculty Dr. Cynthia Keler and Dr. Gregory George accompanied three DVC students to the Pennsylvania Academy of Science meeting in Altoona in April. The students, Kelsey Bruno, Courtney Dickinson, and Courtney Wolfe, presented research that they conducted as part of the Student Research course.
- Suzy White will attend the convention National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics. She was selected for a poster presentation at the event
- On May 15th, Bruce Richards will graduate from the University of Illinois with his PhD in Animal Science.
- Dr. Karen Schramm of the English Department has an article entitled “What Are You Doing…About Technology in the Humanities Classroom?” under editorial review at Profession 2011.
- Ms. KatieKennedy-Reilly of the Education Department accompanied Education majors to Doyle Elementary School where they worked with over 300 students in their classrooms for "Reading Across America" and "World Math Day."
- Ms. Joann Donigan of the English Department has announced that theCornucopia has been awarded an "Outstanding Achievement" designation by its publisher. This means that the Delaware Valley College yearbook will be used across the greater Philadelphia region as a model of a high quality publication.
- Dr. Veronica McGowan of the Computer and Business Information Systems Department has received word that her paper "Employing the SOIP Model for Improving Geometry Instruction" has been accepted for presentation at the One Voice International Conference and Forum in Washington, D.C. The paper will be published in the online One Voice Presentation Library and in the One Voice International Collection of Scholarly Works.
- Dr. Yun Li of the Chemistry Department recently published an article entitled "Long-range Effects of Histone Point Mutations on DNA Remodeling Revealed from the Computational Analyses of SIN-mutant Nucleosome Structures" in the journal Nucleic Acids Research.
- Hunt Seat Equestrian Team , coached by Cory Kieschnick, competed in 2 competitions – North Carolina and Virginia. They won the NC event, beating out 21 other teams. In VA, came in 2nd to powerhouse Virginia Intermont and had the winning Medal rider. These are very impressive results
- Dressage Team hosted an Intercollegiate Show in Fed. Placing 2nd. One remaining completion in Cazenovia College, which will determine the standings for our region at the National Championships. Congratulations to Angelo Telatin and Breann DePietro!
- Dr. Audrey Ervin has been invited to serve on the national advisory board for Activate! - A 5 Step Guide to Student Activism. This initiative is being launched by the Wilbron Institute, LCC to inspire student activism on college campuses.
- Dr. Ron DePeter has had an article accepted for publication (late 2011) in the first-year composition journal Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing. The article is “Avoiding The Descent: How to Write Meaningful Peer Feedback Praise and Questions.” He has also begun co-editing a book with Gay Lynn Crossley, Professor of English at Marian University. The title is More to Be Done: Richard Straub’s Theory of Writing as Authoring.
- Michael Fleishacker has been selected by the International Education Committee to serve as the faculty delegate for the Piszek-Evans-Diamond Exchange program. Michael will be travelling to the University of Podlasie in Siedlace (Shid-listz -e), Poland in May along with 5 students.
- Doug Linde has been asked to review a research paper by the Editorial Board of the Journal of Environmental Quality.
- Jackie Ricotta was invited to present a guest lecture in the “Organic Crop Production” course at Rutgers University.
- Angelo Telatin has been invited to go to Italy to present his horse training theories at the Horse Expo, Cavalli a Milano.
- Breanne Di Pietro has qualified to participate in the L-dressage judging program. She will participate in professional development and training courses next semester and is looking forward to become a certified dressage judge next year.
- Larry Morris has been selected for a second three year term as chair of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) committee for Dairy Cattle Judging contests. The committee is responsible for the rules and regulations for all four year collegiate dairy judging contests in the U.S. The chair of this committee is selected and voted on by all of the collegiate coaches at the National Contest in Madison, Wisconsin. His first term was from 2007 thru 2010. The current term runs from 2010 thru 2013.
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Thanks to Richard Cowhig, John Martin, Bob Pierson and Tom Slane for their help in coordinating the in-service training day for the W.B. Saul High School faculty. The in-service will be held on Wednesday beginning at 12:15 if any faculty member would like to be at the lunch to meet and greet the Saul faculty, please let me or Bob know.
Dr. Tanya Casas, Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts, recently attended the American Sociological Association's annual conference in Atlanta where she presented a paper entitled "Indigenous Resistance at a Crossroads." - Dr. David Snyder, Associate Professor of History, presented a lecture to the Bucks County Sierra Club on October 20 entitled "America's Energy Policy - Or Lack Thereof."
- Dr. Karen Schramm, Associate Professor of English, has received word that her haiku poem "AutumnBlessings" has been accepted into the National Gallery of Writing.
- Dr. Audrey Ervin, Lecturer of Counseling Psychology, has been notified that her conference proposal "Assessing Student Global Holistic Development" has been accepted to the Forum on Education Abroad, which will take place in Boston in April.
- Ms. Sarah Penniman, Instructor and Access Services Librarian, delivered a presentation on using clicker technology for library instruction at the fall conference of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries held recently at Penn State Great Valley. She also recently presented at a national on-line conference sponsored by Amigos Library Services called "Going Green at Your Library."
- Dr. Edward Sambriski, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, recently completed three research projects, one of which took place at the PA Biotechnology Center - Bucks County and two of which took place in cooperation with researchers at two institutions in Mexico City. Two manuscripts for publication have been submitted to the Journal of Chemical Physics with several more to follow.
- Ms. Veronica McGowan, Assistant Professor of Computer and Business Information Systems, is now Dr. Veronica McGowan. Dr. McGowan successfully defended her dissertation "Faculty Perspective on the Effectiveness of E-assessment Tools for Selected Student-Based Factors" earlier this month. She has also had a paper titled "Best Practices for Curriculum Developers Incorporating Just-in-Time Curricular Delivery into Teacher Preparation Coursework" accepted for presentation at the PA Educational Technology Exposition and Conference in Hershey in February.
- Dr. Bob Pierson, Associate Professor of Food Science, Nutrition and Management was invited to be a presenter on Outcomes Assessment for Study Abroad Programs at the International Intercultural Development Inventory Conference in Minneapolis. Bob was one of only 16 juried presentations at the conference.
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As many of you know we hosted a delegation of four students and a faculty member from the University of Podlasie in Poland this fall as a part of the Piszek-Evans-Diamond Exchange program. Many of our faculty members participated in facilitating the exchange and some of them spent an enormous amount of time hosting the delegation. Much credit goes to Svetlana Shkitko who coordinated the effort. Additional faculty who should be recognized for their efforts include:
Howard Eyre
Steve DeBroux
Michael Fleischacker
Marian Schad
Ed Sambriski
Brian Lutz
Sarah Penniman
Peter Kupersmith
Janet Klaessig - Svetlana mentioned that this was truly a team effort by the faculty and staff who volunteered for this program and willingly donated their enthusiasm and time. I also want to personally thank everyone involved.
- Strategic planning is moving forward at a rapid pace. The Online Learning Initiative, 9.3.2 team is working on the plan for online learning at the college and they are interested in talking with faculty prior to any formal feedback sessions to incorporate faculty ideas into their report. If you would be willing to share some of your ideas with a one on one discussion with a member of the team please let me know after the meeting or contact me later.
- Dr. James O'Connor of the English Department had a successful run of his play "Literary Disruption" at the 2010 Midtown International Theater Festival in July. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. O'Connor has produced a play at the festival.
- Dr. Cynthia Keler of the Biology Department and Dr. Anabelle Morales of the Food Science, Nutrition, and Management Department co-hosted a teaching conference at the College on June 3 entitled "Critical Thinking as Applied to Science Education" on behalf of the Delaware/Eastern PA Regional Microbiology Educators Network.
- Dr. Cynthia Keler of the Biology Department was selected to participate in the ASM/JGI Functional Genomics Institute at Hiram College from June 6-10, 2010.
- Ms. Veronica McGowan of the Computer and Business Information Systems Department was named to the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Computing Teachers.
- Dr. Allison Buskirk-Cohen had three proposals for presentations to the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning accepted. Counseling Psychology major Maggie Levikoff will co-present "Instant Results: Teacher and Learner Perspectives on Using an Online Evaluation Tool" with Dr. Buskirk-Cohen.
- Dr. Gregory George of the Biology Department was an invited symposium presenter for the Wilson Ornithological Society meeting this past summer. His presentation was entitled "Avian Responses to Gas Well Development in the Central Appalachians."
- Reg Hoyt is the recipient of The Harleysville National Bank Professorship. This award is given every two years, and includes financial support for teaching excellence and a designated project in the amount of $2,500 each of two years. Reg is using the funds to support the development of a habitat restoration project for a wooded area on campus which he uses for multiple classes. This semester students enrolled in Current Topics in Ecological Habitat Restoration are working on the basic element of a plan for evaluation of the site, possible activities to improve the site, and means of monitoring various indicators of ecosystem health and overall biodiversity. Reg hopes that several classes, in various departments, will use the site as a living classroom, gathering monitoring data that over the long-term will indicate if his restoration efforts are successful. The classes involved will include: from Biology--Ecology, Limnology, Ornithology, & Entomology; from Environmental Sciences--Dendrology & Watershed Management; and from ABC--Wildlife Management, Mammology & Herpetology.
- The DVC Rain Garden designed by a student in Environmental Design, Giovanni Thomas, under the leadership of Michael Fleischacker, Assistant Professor of Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design has won the 2010 PHS Community Greening Award. Awards will be given on Sunday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in Philadelphia.
- Svetlana Shkitko, Lecturer of Mathematics successfully applied for and received a grant of over $9,000 to support the Piszek-Evans Diamond Exchange Program with the University of Podlasie, Poland. The funds are being used to bring four students and a faculty member from Poland for a nine day visit to the college. Svetlana coordinates the program. She also attended the recent conference of the PACIE to learn more about international education.
- Angelo Telatin, Director of the Equine Studies program was presented his official certificate acknowledging his designation as a Fellow of the British Horse Society. While Angelo received this prestigious award last spring, the presentation of the certificate, which was planned by faculty members in the Equine Studies Program, was an official recognition by the college of the award.
The Office of Financial Aid is required by federal statute to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw, drop out or take a leave of absence prior to completing 60 percent of a payment period or term. The federal Title IV financial aid programs must be recalculated in these situations.
The calculation is made for all federal financial aid recipients to determine whether a student who completely withdraws during a term has “earned” the monies disbursed. A student “earns” his/her aid based on the period of time they remain enrolled. During the first 60% of the term a student “earns” student aid funds in direct proportion to the length of time he/she remains enrolled. After the 60% point in the payment period or period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the Title IV funds he or she was scheduled to receive during the period. Any aid received in excess of the earned amount is considered unearned. If a student earned less aid than was disbursed, the institution would be required to return a portion of the funds and the student may be required to return a portion of the funds.
This policy also applies to students who receive federal funds and receive all FA grades for ceasing to attend classes and failure to notify the Registrar’s office. The last day of class attendance will be determined by the Registrar’s office. Please refer to Withdrawal policy of the college under Academic Regulations.
This policy does not apply to those students who cancel their registration prior to the first day of classes nor does this policy apply to students who drop some but not all of their classes. In these particular cases, the financial aid office may have to recalculate your award based on your revised enrollment status. Please contact the financial aid office for more information.
Calculating Earned and Unearned Financial Aid
The amount of earned financial aid is calculated on a daily basis from the first day of classes. The process uses calendar days rather than business days. Earned aid is determined by taking the number of days attended before withdrawing divided by the total number of days in the term (first day of instruction until the last day of finals). Breaks of at least 5 days are excluded.
For example, if you completed 30% of your payment period or period of enrollment, you earn 30% of the assistance you were originally scheduled to receive; therefore, 70% of the assistance would be considered as unearned. Once you have completed more than 60% of the payment period or period of enrollment, you earn all the assistance that you were scheduled to receive for that period.
Calculating the amount of Title IV aid to be returned
Once the earned and unearned aid percentages are determined, the next step is to calculate the dollar amount of unearned aid that must be returned. The Return amount is determined by multiplying the unearned aid percentage by the total of all Title IV aid received.
The responsibility to repay the unearned Title IV aid is shared by Delaware Valley College and the student. For example, the calculation may require Delaware Valley College to return a portion of federal funds to the Federal Title IV programs. In addition, the student may also be required to return funds based on the calculation.
Calculating the amount of Title IV aid due by the School
The amount of unearned aid that must be returned by DVC is a percentage of the institutional charges for the term. The school must return the lesser of –
- the amount of Title IV funds that the student does not earn; or
- the amount of institutional charges that the student incurred for the payment period multiplied by the percentage of funds that was not earned.
Aid will be returned in the following order, up to the total net amount disbursed from each source:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
- Federal Perkins Loans
- Federal Graduate PLUS Loans
- Federal Parent (PLUS) Loans
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- TEACH Grant
- Iraq Afghanistan Service Grant
Once the institution’s portion of the return of funds has been calculated, the financial aid office will reduce the student’s original financial aid award and return the funds within 45 days to the appropriate program(s). If this creates a balance owed to DVC, the student will be responsible for repaying the amount to the Bursar’s Office. The student will not be allowed to register, receive an official transcript, and/or receive future financial aid until the balance has been paid in full.
Calculating the amount of Title IV aid due by the Student
After the school returns the correct amount of aid, any amount of the total unearned aid that remains becomes the student’s portion of the return. The student portion of the return is calculated by subtracting the amount that the school had to return from the total unearned aid. Depending on the remaining sources of aid after the school return, the student portion of the return is distributed back to the aid program from which it was awarded. Please be aware that if you (the student) are required to return either your entire Direct Loan or a portion thereof, the loan proceeds will be returned based on the terms and conditions of your Master Promissory Note (MPN). You will not be billed for these funds upon withdrawal.
Any amount of unearned grant funds that you (the student) must return is called an overpayment. The grant funds returned by the student are applied in order as indicated below, up to the amount disbursed from that grant program minus any grant funds the school is responsible for returning to that program.
Note that the student is not responsible for returning funds to any program to which the student owes $50.00 or less.
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant
- TEACH Grant
- Iraq Afghanistan Service Grant
Keep in mind that when Title IV funds are returned, the student borrower may owe a debit balance to the institution. If a student earned more aid than was disbursed to him/her, the institution will offer the student a post-withdrawal disbursement via a letter, which, if accepted, must be paid within 180 days of the student’s withdrawal. The student must accept or decline the post withdrawal disbursement within the time frame indicated in the letter.
If you (the student) did not receive all of the funds that you earned, you may be due a Post-withdrawal disbursement. If your Post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds, your school must get your permission before it can disburse them. You may choose to decline some or all of the loan funds so that you don’t incur additional debt. Delaware Valley College will automatically use all or a portion of your Post-withdrawal disbursement of grant funds for tuition, fees, and room and board charges (as contracted with the school). In order to use the Post-withdrawal grant disbursement for all other school charges, DVC will need your permission. If you do not give your permission, you will be offered the funds. Please keep in mind that it may be in your best interest to allow DVC to keep the funds to reduce your debt incurred.
*PLEASE NOTE* There are some Title IV funds that you were scheduled to receive that cannot be disbursed to you once you withdraw because of other eligibility requirements. For example, if you are a first-time, first-year undergraduate student and you have not completed the first 30 days of your program before you withdraw, you will not receive any Direct Loan funds that you would have received had you remained enrolled past the 30th day.
The requirements for Title IV program funds when you withdraw are separate from any refund policy that Delaware Valley College has. Therefore, it is possible that you (the student) may still owe funds to Delaware Valley College to cover unpaid institutional charges. As mentioned previously, DVC may also charge you for any Title IV program funds that the school was required to return. For additional information regarding Return of Title IV or DVC’s Refund policy, please contact: The Bursar’s Office 215-489-2376
There are other refund policies that students must adhere to which include, but are not limited to such as Tuition and Fees, Housing and Meals.
Colleges and universities are required to establish minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress for students receiving federally funded (Title IV) financial aid. In order to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid that falls under the United States Department of Education a student must continue to make satisfactory qualitative and quantitative academic progress. Title IV aid governed by the United States Department of Education:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal College Work-Study Program
- ( SEOG) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Perkins Loans
- Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
- Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans
- Federal TEACH Grant
A student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better to earn his/her degree at Delaware Valley College. In order to remain in good academic standing and retain federal financial aid eligibility the student must reach the following GPA levels as he/she attempts credits toward the desired degree. This is the same academic standard published in the college catalogue under Academic Regulations however please note that Satisfactory Academic Progress for continued financial aid monitors attempted credits – not only credits earned as outlined under the Academic Regulations. Failure to meet the standard will result in the loss of Title IV aid.
The Financial Aid Office will monitor student progress towards their degree at the end of each academic year. See standard below:
| Baccalaureate Degree | Associate Degree | ||
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| Credits Attempted | GPA Required | Credits Attempted | GPA Required |
| 0-16 | 1.4 | 0-16 | 1.4 |
| 17-32 | 1.5 | 17-32 | 1.6 |
| 33-48 | 1.6 | 33-48 | 1.8 |
| 49-64 | 1.7 | 49 or more | 2.0 |
| 65-80 | 1.8 | ||
| 81-96 | 1.9 | ||
| 97 or more | 2.0 | ||
Students enrolled in certificate programs one year or less such as Environmental Studies are monitored per semester. Students must have a 2.0 after term completion to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. If a student in one of these programs has failed to meet both the qualitative (gpa) and/or quantitative (pace) standards, this student will receive a warning notification. Warning status lasts for one semester only; during this time the student may continue to receive financial aid funds. Students who fail to make satisfactory progress after the warning period lose their aid eligibility unless they successfully appeal and are placed on probation.
Students are ranked in classes according to the schedule of successfully completed credits indicated below:
| Class | Credits Completed |
| Freshmen | 0-27 |
| Sophomores | 28-59 |
| Juniors | 60-91 |
| Seniors | more than 91 |
The Academic Regulations in the college catalogue articulate the academic standards of the college. The academic records of all students are reviewed at the end of each semester and the consequences of not meeting the academic standards are outlined in their policy – academic probation, and/or dismissal from the college. The Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress monitoring occurs once a year at the end of the academic year.
Attempted credits: Transfer credits brought in to the college are counted towards attempted credits and are also counted as earned credits. Withdraws, incompletes, and course failure are also counted towards attempted credits. Remedial course are counted as attempted credits. Repeated courses are counted towards attempted credits. If a student changes majors, all courses taken by the student are evaluated and treated as completed and/or attempted.
Transfer credits earned at other institutions count toward quantitative (pace) progression towards the degree program. Incomplete grades are counted as attempted. The student must contact the financial aid office when the Incomplete is graded. If an Incomplete grade is not completed by timeline indicated in the Academic Regulation policies the grade could revert to and F and will then count towards the qualitative (gpa) progression requirement. Repeat courses will not count towards attempted credits if the repeat course is taken to achieve qualitative (gpa) Satisfactory Academic Progress
Eligibility for financial aid is also based on the length of time a student is enrolled in college. Financial aid cannot exceed more than 150 percent of the normal time it takes for a student to achieve a degree. As an example: if the student curriculum is structured to allow a student to earn a bachelor’s degree in four years, students who take longer than four years can keep their financial aid eligibility for up to six years.
Notification Process: The Financial Aid Office will notify those students who have not achieved Satisfactory Academic Progress in writing. Students notified at the end of the academic year that they have not met satisfactory progress will lose federal and institutional funding until such time the academic standard is met. Students should consult with their academic advisor or the Academic Support Services Department for guidance.
Appeals Process: Any student may appeal the discontinuation of financial aid if failure to meet the standard was the result of undue hardship or special circumstances that prevented academic progress. All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Director of Financial Aid and must explain why the student failed to make satisfactory progress and what has changed in his situation that will allow him/her to make satisfactory progress at the next evaluation. In addition, the appeal must include any supporting documentation of the mitigating circumstance. Reconsideration of financial aid will be reviewed by both the Director of Financial Aid and the Vice President of Enrollment. Students will be notified in writing of the decision.
If an appeal is denied, financial aid will be reinstated only after the student achieves the minimum standards as listed above.
If an appeal is granted the student will have federal funding reinstated for one semester and the student will be placed on “probationary status” for Title IV aid. The “probationary status” is for one payment period only. Students will be encouraged to have an academic plan in place during this term. Progress will be monitored after the probationary term and if progress is achieved federal funding will continue until the next SAP review period.
Students who fail to achieve satisfactory progress after the probationary term will be notified in writing. The student may appeal this determination. If the student appeals he/she must have an academic plan in place in order to continue federal funding. The academic plan must be submitted in writing to the financial aid office at the time he/she submits the appeal. The academic plan should be made in conjunction with the student academic advisor and student support services. If this appeal is granted, federal aid will continue during that semester. Should the student fail to make progress federal funding will cease until the student has met the qualitative (gpa) and quantitative (pace) standards as listed above.
State grant financial aid requirements
State grants may have a different standard of academic progress then the federal standards.
Pennsylvania state grant recipients are required to complete 24 credits per academic year to retain Pennsylvania State Grant assistance. The Financial Aid Office will notify students in writing if they have failed to make this requirement.
Students who have other state grant funds should check with their state for academic eligibility requirements
Students’ decisions to withdraw from courses after the term begins may affect their ability to complete the academic standards for state or federal assistance. It is the students’ responsibility to contact the Financial Aid Office to verify the affect that any course withdrawal may have on financial aid eligibility.
Delaware Valley College has a strong reputation of preparing students for immediate impact with today's leading employers. Throughout its history, DelVal has stayed true to its mission and goal of providing students the opportunity to reach their potential, achieve their goals and offer the support needed to do so. Through innovative programming, including the Employment Program, and innovative and rigorous academic courses, Delaware Valley College envelopes students early into practical working environments and experiences, giving them a head start with the future companies they join.
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At Delaware Valley College, you will gain an extensive hands-on background in the care, management and breeding of large animals. Our curriculum is up-to-date and provides technical knowledge and practical experience. The result is excellent preparation for achieving your goals.
The Livestock Science and Management program has been designed around in-depth technology and hands-on experience. Graduates are well prepared for the diverse opportunities in veterinary school, the animal industries and allied agribusiness fields. Students who study Livestock Science and Management for pre-veterinary preparation have enjoyed considerable success in earning placement in the finest veterinary colleges in the nation. Research positions are available within government agencies, graduate schools of agriculture and related fields and in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, chemical, and nutrition industries.
Those interested in production become farm or feedlot managers, field representatives of breeders' associations, extension specialists, livestock buyers or herdspersons. Industries supporting livestock production and livestock product processing and marketing provide additional employment opportunities.
The specialized curriculum in the Large Animal Science programs is exciting, involving and pertinent. It offers you a wide menu of Animal Science courses preparing you for your chosen career, and it includes an appropriate selection of liberal arts, sciences, mathematics and business courses.
You won't find any graduate assistants teaching your classes. Our faculty is committed to your success, and it energizes them to achieve their highest potential. Individual attention is a hallmark of our program. They are advisors, teachers and partners in your education, and their personal attention helps you to plan academic programs that focus on your career goals. Our faculty is your greatest resource!
The DelVal faculty bring decades of experience and success in the equine industry to the program. Many are active participants in their own professional interests off campus and maintain important contacts within their industries, keeping the program current to market needs. Faculty work with our Office of Career and Life Education to provide contacts for employment opportunities. They are dedicated to teaching, working one-on-one with you, the student, for maximum results.
Delaware Valley College is excited to partner with HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, to offer degree completion programs on their Harrisburg campus.
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| December 20 | 25% | 3 | January - March |
| January 22 | 50% | 2 | February & March |
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Dr. Fredrick Hofsaess graduated from Delaware Valley College with a B.S. in Animal Husbandry in 1967. He received his M.S. 1969 and Ph.D. 1970 in Animal Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Since joining the Delaware Valley College faculty in 1970, he has been involved in teaching meat animal and equine production courses. He served as Chair, Large Animal Science, from 1976 to 2002. As Manager of the Markovitz Standardbred Breeding Facility, he supervises the management of the horse breeding herd and teaches equine management, health, breeding and business courses.
Dr. Hofsaess is a member of the United States Trotting Association, New Jersey Standardbred Owners and Breeders Association, Pennsylvania Standardbred Breeders Association and the Pennsylvania Harness Horseman Association. He is a licensed Standardbred Trainer and Driver and owner of Stonebridge Standardbred Farm, LLC.
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Ms. Kristen N. Klusman
Ms. Ivy S. Knapp
Ms. Kimberly P. Knower
Ms. Nicole R. Kopacka
Mr. Spencer J. Koppenhaver
Ms. Mary E. Kornak
Ms. Stephanie R. Kraemer
Ms. Emily A. Kraft
Ms. Kelsey A. Krammer
Ms. Shauna M. Kraut
Mr. Enoch Kraycik
Ms. Jenna M. Krebs
Ms. Allyson L. Kriebel
Ms. Amanda M. Krow
Mr. Joseph J. Kuchta, III
Mr. Shane V. Kuklinski
Ms. Nicole P. Labovitz
Mr. Mark D. Lacey
Ms. Bathilda B. Lake
Ms. Ashley C. Lapp
Ms. Sarah B. Lazar
Mr. Colin J. Leach
Ms. Megan G. Leininger
Mr. Howard S. Lerman
Ms. Margaret R. Levicoff
Ms. Ingrid A. Levisay
Ms. Emily R. Lipsi
Ms. Adrienne M. Liszkiewicz
Mr. Andrew T. Llewellyn
Mr. Brian W. Long
Ms. Heather M. Lowe
Mr. Frederick C. Lubbe
Mr. Tommaso Luberto
Ms. Brianna B. Luckey
Ms. Regina A. Luczyszyn
Ms. Elizabeth L. Lutz
Mr. Ryan P. Lynch
Mr. Drew G. Mackay
Ms. Rebecca E. Mackey
Mr. Daniel P. Mackin
Mr. Joseph A. Mandara
Ms. Chelsea B. Manns
Ms. Heather L. Marshall
Mr. Brian W. Martin
Mr. David E. Martin
Ms. Rachael E. Martino
Ms. Amber L. Martonick
Ms. Tessa C. Masi
Mr. Thomas M. Masterson
Mr. Michael S. Matusheski
Ms. Morgan L. Maxwell
Mr. John R. Mayersky, III
Ms. Alexis K. Maylor
Ms. Krystle A. Mazza
Ms. Teagan D. McCardle
Ms. Jenna Marie McCarthy
Ms. Alexandra J. McClain
Ms. Erin B. McCloskey
Mr. Mark C. McDevitt
Ms. Brianna L. McGuigan
Ms. Lauren N. McLellan
Ms. Caitlin E. McQueen
Ms. Emily J. Meagher
Mr. Ryan R. Meglathery
Mr. Donald J. Meisinger, Jr.
Ms. Angelique M. Meixell
Mr. Anthony R. Mele
Mr. Anthony J. Melora, Jr.
Ms. Ciara M. Menkens
Ms. Kayla J. Merk
Mr. Kyle J. Mesce
Ms. Christina M. Michail
Ms. Melissa M. Milanese
Ms. Adele A. Miller
Ms. Kelly A. Miller
Ms. Rebekah J. Miller
Ms. Brittany A. Mills
Ms. Quinn K. Mitchell
Mr. Mathew J. Mohlenhoff
Ms. Paige E. Molusky
Ms. Marianne M. Morkos
Ms. Kayla E. Mosebrook
Ms. Margaret M. Mote
Ms. Mary Kate Mullin
Ms. Abree L. Murch
Ms. Sarah C. Murray
Ms. Patricia Nastase
Ms. Lisa M. Navickas
Mr. David V. Neamand, III
Ms. Elyse L. Nelson
Mr. Andrew D. Newill
Ms. Mary R. Nick
Mr. Jonathan J. Niehls
Ms. Shanae M. Ninehouser
Mr. David B. Nonini
Mr. Stephen A. Normile
Ms. Ashlee R. Norris
Mr. Cameron R. Nottage
Mr. Michael W. Oakley
Ms. Martina T. Oberst
Ms. Cara A. O'Donohoe
Ms. Stephanie A. Oliphant
Ms. Laci B. Olivia
Ms. Kaitlyn D. Olsen
Ms. Sarah A. Ongaro
Mr. Trevor W. Orcutt
Ms. Alicia M. Orsino
Ms. Jade D. Orth
Mr. Zachary S. Page
Ms. Ashley E. Palkowetz
Mr. Matthew D. Palmieri
Mr. James S. Park
Mr. William J. Parks
Ms. Kelly A. Parsons
Ms. Kathryn E. Patterson
Mr. Adam R. Payne
Ms. Anna Maria R. Penaherrera
Ms. Samantha L. Pencek
Ms. Emily B. Peters
Mr. Travis L. Pitts
Mr. Christian A. Prajzner
Ms. Cecilia A. Probst
Ms. Kayla M. Pullar
Ms. Leah F. Quaintance
Ms. Carly M. Quirk
Ms. Jillian M. Raines
Mr. Eric T. Rappaport
Ms. Johanna L. Ray
Ms. Kerri L. Recipko
Ms. Jenna K. Reigle
Ms. Emily R. Reineberg
Ms. Maeghen R. Reitz
Ms. Heather L. Repetski
Ms. Ashley N. Rheel
Mr. Andrew D. Rice
Ms. Samantha L. Ricks
Ms. Katie A. Rittenhouse
Ms. Brittany D. Roberts
Ms. Kimberly D. Roberts
Mr. Gary Robinson
Ms. Jolene L. Roeder
Ms. Shelby L. Rolla
Ms. Nicole C. Romanzi
Ms. Darla J. Romberger
Ms. Kayla M. Romberger
Ms. Ashley M. Romeo
Ms. Crystal J. Ronan
Mr. Michael Z. Rosenthal
Mr. Brandon J. Ruppert
Mr. Michael D. Rusch
Ms. Bridget M. Rush
Ms. Jennifer M. Rutledge
Ms. Kristen E. Ryan
Mr. Robert P. Ryan, Jr.
Mr. Richard M. Sable
Ms. Rachelle J. Salem
Ms. Meagan R. Sambuca
Ms. Julia Sapuppo
Mr. Barry L. Saylor, Jr.
Ms. Kathryn C. Scala
Ms. Angela D. Scaramuzzino
Ms. Jessica N. Scelba
Mr. William M. Schaeffer, III
Ms. Miranda M. Schieler
Mr. John J. Schiermeyer, III
Mr. Michael E. Schindewolf
Ms. Alaina R. Schmidt
Ms. Abigail R. Schmit
Mr. Chad M. Schmuck
Mr. Ryan R. Schwartz
Ms. Samantha M. Scott
Ms. Siobhan F. Scully
Ms. Marissa L. Selcov
Mr. Jeffrey R. Sennett
Ms. Annmarie V. Shabazian
Ms. Laura E. Shane
Ms. Abigail L. Sharp
Mr. Steven M. Sheets
Mr. Stephen A. Sheriff
Ms. Stephanie E. Sherman
Ms. Victoria G. Sherras
Ms. Allison C. Shiffer
Ms. Jaimie L. Shipe
Ms. Raychel E. Shubert
Ms. Angelea R. Shughart
Ms. Amanda L. Sidler
Mr. John A. Sikorsky
Ms. Paula M. Simons
Ms. Corinne B. Sirota
Ms. Rachael L. Sitzer
Ms. Brandi L. Skodzinski
Ms. Kathryn M. Sliwa
Ms. Lindsay J. Smith
Ms. Madeline E. Smith
Ms. Shana S. Smith
Ms. Michelle R. Sneddon
Ms. Samantha M. Sokich
Ms. Kimberly B. Somerville
Ms. Emily Sorrick
Ms. Theresa A. Sosienski
Ms. Susanna G. Sousa
Ms. Victoria L. Splain
Ms. Nina F. Stachura
Ms. Tori R. Stachura
Mr. Peter A. Stanakis
Mr. Gregory J. Stelmach
Mr. Jonathan E. Stewart
Ms. Nettiel U. Stewart
Mrs. Lauren M. Stires
Ms. Juliane Stopka
Mr. Samuel W. Strawser
Ms. Coady M. Strehl
Mr. Philip R. String, Jr.
Ms. Yelena Stroiteleva
Ms. Amanda E. Struening
Mr. Timothy A. Sulzer
Ms. Kaitlyn F. Supa
Mr. Michael A. Suter
Ms. Olivia M. Swartley
Mr. Brandon W. Swayser
Mr. Matthew M. Sweeney
Ms. Karen Swinnerton
Ms. Emily A. Szalc
Ms. Sara N. Szlachetka
Ms. Kim M. Szymanski
Ms. Lynn A. Szymanski
Ms. Nicole J. Taieb
Ms. Haley M. Talarowski
Ms. Megan E. Taylor
Ms. Rachael E. Tempest
Mr. Lewis M. Temple
Ms. Sigma K. Terna
Mr. James P. Terris
Ms. Sophia D. Terry
Ms. Jeri L. Tesch
Ms. Anna C. Thum
Ms. Kathryn J. Timko
Ms. Courtney M. Tomasello
Ms. Allison M. Tomasino
Mr. Joseph D. Tomlinson
Ms. Jessica M. Travis
Ms. Erica L. Traynor
Ms. Rebecca A. Tritt
Mr. Harris B. Trobman
Mr. Evan V. Troiano
Mr. Guy H. Trotter
Mr. Nathan C. Truitt
Ms. Shanna R. Tucker
Ms. Ashley N. Varley
Ms. Margaret M. Villari
Ms. Alexandra G. Von Barbier
Ms. Celia M. Vuocolo
Ms. Rebecca J. Wachter
Ms. Nicole R. Wahler
Ms. Wendy A. Wakefield
Ms. Alexandra C. Waldron
Ms. Jennifer M. Walker
Ms. Jordan T. Walls
Ms. Kelly V. Walsh
Ms. Dani S. Walton
Ms. Kathryne D. Warren
Ms. Lauren M. Wasser
Ms. Shay R. Watson
Ms. Samantha E. Weaver
Mr. Daniel P. Weesner
Ms. Kiersten E. Weir
Mr. Alec R. Weissman
Ms. Aidan C. Wiggin
Ms. Meghan E. Willen
Ms. Hannah C. Williams
Ms. Megan A. Williams
Ms. Kristina L. Witbeck
Ms. Janelle M. Wommer
Ms. Marina M. Wong
Mr. William P. Woodroffe, Jr.
Ms. Rebecca L. Worthington
Ms. Kimberly J. Wyszkowski
Ms. Ashlee S. Yannone
Mr. Kurt A. Yasenchak
Ms. Taryn N. Yeckley
Ms. Amanda C. Yelner
Mr. Lucas E. Yerkes
Ms. Stephanie A. York
The specialized curriculum in the Large Animal Science programs is exciting, involving and pertinent. It offers you a wide menu of Animal Science courses preparing you for your chosen career, and it includes an appropriate selection of liberal arts, sciences, mathematics and business courses.
You won't find any graduate assistants teaching your classes. Our faculty is committed to your success, and it energizes them to achieve their highest potential. Individual attention is a hallmark of our program. They are advisors, teachers and partners in your education, and their personal attention helps you to plan academic programs that focus on your career goals. Our faculty is your greatest resource!
The DelVal faculty bring decades of experience and success in the equine industry to the program. Many are active participants in their own professional interests off campus and maintain important contacts within their industries, keeping the program current to market needs. Faculty work with our Office of Career and Life Education to provide contacts for employment opportunities. They are dedicated to teaching, working one-on-one with you, the student, for maximum results.
Professor of Animal Science
M.S. (Animal Science), Northwest Missouri State University, 1975
B.S. (Dairy Science), Northwest Missouri State University, 1971
Mr. Morris earned his B.S. in 1971 in Dairy Science and M.S. in 1975 in Animal Science from Northwest Missouri State University. From 1972 to 1976, he taught high school vocational education in Iowa and taught at Northwest Missouri State during 1976. He joined the Dairy Science department at Delaware Valley College in 1977. Mr. Morris is a nutritional consultant in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and a member of the American Dairy Science Association, National Association of College and Teachers of Agriculture and the Phi Delta Kappa Educational Society. Mr. Morris is also the coach of the Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Team.
Email: Larry.Morris@delval.edu
Office Phone: (215) 489-2325
Department Chair: Large Animal Science Associate Professor of Animal Science
Ph.D. (Animal Science), Oregon State University, 1996
D.V.M. University of Missouri - Columbia, 1986
M.S. (Dairy Science), University of Missouri - Columbia, 1987
B.S. (Animal Science), University of Missouri - Columbia, 1982
Dr. Reed earned her B.S. in 1982 in Animal Science, M.S. in 1987 in Dairy Science and D.V.M. in 1986 from University of Missouri - Columbia and her Ph.D. in 1996 in Animal Science from Oregon State University. Dr. Reed taught undergraduate, graduate and veterinary physiology at Oregon State University and comparative physiology and anatomy at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, prior to joining the faculty at Delaware Valley College. She also practiced part-time in a mobile large animal practice. She has expertise in reproductive physiology and endocrinology and in llama physiology. She is a member of the American Society of Animal Science and the American Veterinary Medical Association, National Association of Colleges and Teachers in Agriculture, Alpha Zeta and Gamma Sigma Delta.
Email: Pamela.Reed@delval.edu
Office Phone: (215) 489-4958
The specialized curriculum in equine science and management is exciting, involving and pertinent. It offers you a wide menu of Animal Science courses, preparing you for your chosen career, and it includes an appropriate selection of liberal arts, sciences, mathematics and business courses.
You won't find any graduate assistants teaching your classes. Our faculty are committed to your success, and it energizes them to help students achieve their highest potential. Individual attention is a hallmark of our program. Faculty are advisors, teachers and partners in your education; their personal attention helps you to plan academic programs that focus on your career goals. Our faculty are your greatest resource!
Some schools use graduate students to teach undergraduate classes. Well, Delaware Valley College isn't like those schools.
You will never find a teacher's assistant leading a class at DelVal. You will, find however, that our faculty is committed to your success, and it energizes them to achieve their highest potential. Many of our faculty members hold terminal degrees, and the majority come to academia after years of professional work experience in the Dairy Industry.
DelVal faculty members are advisors, teachers and partners in your education, and their personal attention helps you to plan academic programs that focus on your career goals. The education, growth and success of our graduates is the true goal of the Dairy Department at Delaware Valley College.
Sharpen your Pencils! : At your orientation session, you will take your math placement exam, so come prepared for that- no calculators allowed.
Meeting with your advisor: If you are placed in a remedial course and choose to take that course over the summer at a local community college, please alert the registrar’s office that you will be doing so! You will need to request that official transcripts are sent to DVC for these courses or any courses taken elsewhere if you are seeking to transfer credit.
If you have received AP Credits, please make sure that your advisor and the registrar’s office are aware of this! If you have copies of your AP test scores, you can bring them with you to Orientation to discuss with your advisor.
Sign up for e2campus alerts! It’s never too early, and you can have school closings, delays or emergency information sent via text message right to your phone.
Clear your transportation: If you are a freshman, you are not able to have a car on campus. If you are an upperclassman transfer student, you will need to register your car and purchase a parking pass from Security! If you are bringing a bike to campus, it also needs to be registered with Security.
Talk about what you/your parents expect to know: Because of FERPA laws, the registrar’s office cannot discuss academic progress with parents unless they have written consent from the student. A form is available that grants this permission. Judicial information is also included under FERPA. This is a separate waiver. However- the student can decide at any time to remove this permission.
Think about health insurance: Will you remain covered under your family’s plan? Every full-time student must be covered by health insurance. If you will remain on a family plan, you must waive school health insurance and provide proof of coverage. The school health insurance enrollment/waiver process will be open June 1st to August 1st. Coverage effective date is 8-1-2012 through termination date of 7-31-2013. Every full-time student must go online and enroll or waive. If you do not, you will be charged for the school insurance, which is non-refundable, and a registration hold will be placed on your account after August1st. Go to: (DelVal website; Bursar or Health Services- insurance)
Visit your family doctor: All freshmen must have their physical exam forms filled out and returned to the health center before the start of school August 2012. Please visit Health Services on the college website and print out the physical examination forms. Be sure to complete these as soon as possible and return to: Delaware Valley College, Student Health Center, 700 E Butler Avenue, Doylestown, Pa 18901.
If you have dietary restrictions: talk to a representative from Parkhurst, our on campus dining services provider while you are at Orientation. They will do their best to meet your food needs on campus.
If you have a previously existing IEP, a documented learning difference or disability requiring special accommodations: Contact Sharon Malka, Learning Support Specialist. Telephone: 215-489-2490, Sharon.Malka@delval.edu
Get your Gear!: Check your orientation materials, because the DVC bookstore often provides coupons for discounts during Orientation Days.
Rehearsal will be held promptly at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012 under the tent and will last approximately one hour.
It is required that all seniors attend to receive general information regarding Commencement, honors cords, assigned seating, etc.
If you are unable to attend, please contact Ms. Lex Islinger at 215-489-2415 prior to rehearsal.
It is important to note that in order to attend Commencement, you must complete all graduation requirements.
» Read more about Graduation Requirements
What is the schedule for Commencement?
- Commencement will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 on the Quad in front of Lasker Hall.
- A Continental Breakfast will be served in the Student Center Courtyard from 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. for graduates and their families. In the event of inclement weather, the Continental Breakfast will be served in the Levin Dining Hall Lobby.
- A Baccalaureate Service will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in Block Chapel.
- Graduating students will report, in their caps, gowns and hoods, to the marshaling area between Work Hall and Centennial and line up no later than 10:00 a.m. for their entrance into the Commencement tent. In the event of inclement weather, students will gather in the lounge and under the portico of Work Hall. Commencement exercises will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m.
- Commencement Ceremonies begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.
- Please make arrangements to meet your family and friends following the ceremony in a predetermined location to help minimize congestion.
- The Commencement Reception is from 12:15 p.m. through 2:00 p.m. for graduates and their families in the Moumgis Auditorium located in the Student Center.
Where are the Quad, Lasker Hall, Work Hall, Centennial Hall, the Moumgis Auditorium, and Block Chapel located?
The location of College buildings and facilities can be viewed by visiting http://delval.edu/map.
How long does the Commencement Ceremony last?
The length of the ceremony is approximately 1.5 hours.
Do I need tickets for Commencement?
No, tickets are not required.
Where do I find a Commencement Program?
Programs will be distributed to guests by the ushers prior to the Commencement exercises. Please refer to the insert for information regarding restroom facilities, health services, security office, handicap parking and other important information.
What happens in the event of inclement weather?
Commencement will be held under a tent on the Quad, rain or shine. Please plan accordingly by wearing the proper attire.
What is the appropriate dress for the weekend’s events?
Family members and guests are encouraged to dress comfortably, taking weather conditions into account.
Where do I park?
Parking is available in both A and D lots, behind the Student Center or in front of Admissions.
Do you offer handicapped parking/seating?
The Segal Hall parking area is reserved for handicapped parking.
Will I be able to take pictures during the ceremony?
Photography is allowed during the Commencement events; however, we discourage guests from disrupting the ceremony or blocking the views of other guests. Professional photographers will be taking photos of the graduates during the ceremony.
Where can I find help the day of Commencement?
Department of Public Safety Officers, ushers and volunteers will be available on campus to assist guests and answer questions.
Where can I pick up my diploma?
Diplomas will be distributed to graduates in the James Work Gymnasium until 1:30pm. Students must present identification and have fulfilled all financial obligations.
What if I have additional questions?
Undergraduate, full-time day students: Office of Student Affairs, 215-489-2415 or Office of Academic Affairs, 215-489-2910
Continuing Education undergraduate students: Office of Continuing Education, 215-489-2375 or 215-489-4848
Graduate Programs: Office of Graduate Education, 215-489-2955
Application for May 2012 Graduation was February 15, 2012. If you have not yet submitted your Application for Graduation contact the Graduation Coordinator at Teresa.Brandt@delval.edu immediately.
Do not confuse graduation with Commencement. The Application for Graduation is required regardless of whether or not you choose to go to Commencement on May 19th.
The Registrar’s Office will begin the graduation clearance process when all final grades have been entered. Prior to this we cannot confirm an individual student’s graduation. If final grades provide evidence that you have not completed the requirements for your degree, you will be contacted by telephone. If you are eligible, the privilege to participate in the Commencement ceremony is an option offered. Please refer to the Petition to Participate in Commencement form for specific criteria.
If you do not complete your degree requirements you must re-apply for graduation by the beginning of the semester that you plan to graduate. Students are not automatically rolled over to the next graduation date. You will not be added to the potential graduates list until you inform the Registrar’s Office of your intent to finish your degree requirements. This is done by submitting a new Application for Graduation. The graduation fee is a one-time fee only, additional payment is not required.
Graduation honors are based on the cumulative GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester. Honors are denoted on the diploma and the transcript. Honor cords will be distributed at rehearsal, the day prior to the May 19th Commencement ceremony.
The final date for receipt of official transcripts for off-campus study is May 30, 2012. Transcripts received later than this date will NOT be considered for May 2012 graduation. If this deadline is not met the student must re-apply for graduation (December 2012).
Degree credentials are posted to graduates’ academic records when the graduating class has been cleared, usually no later than June 1st. If you request a transcript prior to this date your credentials may not yet appear on your transcript.
Diplomas not picked up at Commencement on May 19th will be mailed to the address the graduate listed on the Application for Graduation.
Cap and gown information is available from the Bookstore.
Specific information regarding Commencement ceremony is available on the Commencement page.
Event Hours:
Friday, April 27, 2012 • 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday, April 28, 2012 • 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, April 29, 2012 • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday
All Day: Greenhouse Complex Open House, Classroom Exhibits(29), Horse-Drawn Hayrides, Pony Rides, Trackless Train, Rock Wall, Horse-Drawn Carousel, Fair Exhibits, Antique Tractor Show, Pig Races, Craft Show, Farm Animal Education Tent, Commercial Exhibits, Plant Sale, Kid’s Games, Various Inflatables.
Demonstrations and Events
12:00-4:00
Equestrian Center Stable Open*
12-1
Equine Studies Horse Show (Equestrian Center*)
1:00
Sheep Obstacle Course
Farrier Demo
3:00-4:00
Milking Demonstration (Dairy*)
4:30
Talent Show(small stage)
Saturday
All Day: Greenhouse Complex Open House, PA Mounted Police Officers, K-9 Unit, Classroom Exhibits(29), Library Displays, Hay Rides, Pony Rides, Trackless Train, Rock Wall, Horse Drawn Carousel, Fair Exhibits, Antique Tractor Parade, Pig Races, Craft Show, Classroom Exhibits, Flower Show, Farm Animal Education Tent, Commercial Exhibits, Plant Sale, Kid’s Games, and Various Inflateables.
Demonstrations and Events
9:00
Livestock Show(Livestock Tent)
10:00-11:30
XTU Ticket Run…Near 13
11:00
Cider Press Demo (In front of Library)
12
Essay Contest (The Writing Center)
12-4
Equestrian Center Stables Open*
Livestock Lunchbreak
Llama Demonstration(Livestock Show Tent)
1:00
Equine Vaulting Show(Equestrian Center*)
1:30
Stable Horse Breeds and Colors (Equestrian Center*)
2:00
Cider Press Demo(In front of Library)
3:00-4:00
Milking Demo(Dairy*)
Sunday
All Day: Blacksmith, Greenhouse Complex Open House, Classroom Exhibits (29), Library Displays, Horse-Drawn Hayrides, Hay Rides, Pony Rides, Trackless Train, Rock Wall, Horse Drawn Carousel, Fair Exhibits, Antique Tractor Parade, Pig Races, Craft Show, Flower Show, Farm Animal Education Tent, Commercial Exhibits, Plant Sale, Kid’s Games, Various Inflateables, Flyball Dog Demo.
Demonstrations and Events
9:30
Dairy Show(Livestock Tent)
11:00
Farrier Demo
Cider Press Demo (In front of Library)
Dairy Show Lunchbreak
Llama Demonstration & Sheep Shearing Demo (Livestock Tent)
1:00
Standardbred Horse Show (Equestrian Center*)
2:00
Cider Press Demo (In Front of Library)
Pony Grooming 101: For Kids!(Equestrian Center*)
3:00-4:00
Milking Demonstration (Dairy*)
*Accessible via Hay Ride
Basic Needs
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Extra-Long Twin Sheets (see Res Hall Linens) |
Power Strip (FireShield only) (see Bookstore) |
Floor Rug (8x10 or less) (see DormRugs2U.com) |
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Pillow |
Small Fan | Trash Can / Trash Bags |
| Hair Dryer | Calendar | Flashlight (With Batteries) |
| Clothes Hangers | Cleaning Supplies | Alarm Clock |
| Shower Shoes / Flip Flops | Shower Caddy | Toiletries |
| Laundry Supplies | Desk Lamp (Non-Halogen) |
Special Items to Consider
Bed Linens: College-provided beds are Extra-Long—visit Residence Hall Linens to purchase linens for your room. |
Floor Area Rugs: Take the hassle out of buying a floor rug. Go online and visit www.DormRugs2U.com and choose from several colors, sizes, and styles. Your rug will be waiting for you at the check-in station on move-in day! |
| FireShield Surge Protectors: Residents are required to use FireShield surge protectors. Pick yours up at the Bookstore. bookstore.delval.edu |
| Personal Property Insurance: The College does not cover student belongings in case of fire, water, theft, or other loss. If your homeowner’s insurance does not cover your belongings, be sure to visit www.nssi.com or contact your insurance carrier to purchase property insurance. |
Other Suggested Items
| Plants | Curtains | Sewing / Repair Kit |
| Umbrella | Day Planner | Pens / Pencils / Markers |
| Construction Paper | Envelopes | Stationary / Stamps |
| Printer Paper | Dictionary / Thesaurus | Dry Erase Board / Marker |
| Clothes Drying Rack | Iron / Ironing Board | Sleeping Bag / Comforter |
| Foam Mattress Pad | TV / VCR / DVD Player | Movies |
| Video Games / Consoles | Computer | Sticky Tack / Poster Putty |
| Posters / Pictures | Camera / Film | Paper Towels |
| Cups / Coffee Mugs | Tableware | Food / Snacks |
| Storage Containers | Stereo / Walkman / Radio | Games |
| Sporting Equipment | Musical Instruments |
Do NOT Bring
| Weapons (Including BB Guns) | Large Furniture | Halogen Lamps / Bulbs |
| Appliances | Grills (All Types Prohibited) | Dart Boards |
| Candles / Incense | Power-Water Guns | Fireworks / Explosives |
| Inflatable Hot Tubs / Water Beds | Pet -Fish in 10gal/less tank only |
Insurance verification information must be done yearly. All full-time students in the 2012 Fall term must enroll or waive the college's annual health insurance. If you do not go online starting June 1, 2012 and verify your insurance plan or enroll in the college plan, you will be put on registration hold. If you do not respond your account will be charged $2,085 for the annual insurance. This charge is non-refundable.
If you are a full-time student for the first time this academic year in the 2013 Spring Term, you must enroll or waive the college’s health insurance plan. If you do not go online and verify your insurance plan or enroll in the college plan by February 2013, you will be charged $1,396 for the Spring Insurance. This charge is non-refundable.
*Rates are subject to change.
Waive or Enroll starting June 1, 2012!
Placement Testing Requirements
Placement Testing is required for all new students at Delaware Valley College as a measure of support for students in preparing them for a successful college experience by placing them into courses and programs that match their skill level. Therefore, Delaware Valley College tests incoming students in Mathematics in much the same way as many other college or university.
It is strongly recommended that students who are required to take two or more of the developmental courses (English Essentials, Fundamentals of Algebra, College Reading) enroll in one or more of these courses prior to coming to Delaware Valley College, with prior approval from the Delaware Valley College Registrar’s office. Failure to obtain approval for the DelVal Registrar may result in these courses not being permitted to transfer.
Mathematics Placement Testing
All students who are new to the College are required to take one or more mathematics placement tests prior to registering for their first mathematics course. Some exceptions are as follows:
- Students who have received advanced placement (AP) credit for MP 1204 Calculus I
- Students who score a 400 or below on the SATs do not need to be tested as they will automatically be placed in Fundamentals of Algebra. They may opt to take the placement test if they choose to.
- Students who have received transfer credit for a mathematics course taken at another institution and approved by the Mathematics and Physics Department as equivalent to MP0010, MP1102, MP 1203, MP 1204, or MP 1205
- Students who have not completed algebra II in high school (such students must enroll in MP 0009, High School Algrbra II
The placement tests, which are administered during orientation programs at the College, are designed to assess the student’s preparedness for college-level mathematics courses offered by the Mathematics and Physics Department. The number of tests required depends on the mathematics course in which the student hopes to begin his/her study. Based on the results of the tests taken, the Mathematics and Physics Department recommends a course for the student. The student may, for the purpose of review, choose to begin in a course at a subject level lower than that recommended by the Mathematics and Physics Department (for example, a student who is recommended for MP 1204 Calculus I may choose to enroll in MP 1203 Elementary Functions, which is a prerequisite course for MP 1204 Calculus I); however, because the goal of the placement testing process is to maximize the opportunity for success, the student may not register for a course at a subject level higher than the Mathematics and Physics Department’s recommendation.
English Placement
Beginning in 2007, all incoming students are required to complete the SAT Essay prior to registering for their first English course. Exceptions are as follows:
- Students who have received transfer credits in English Composition
- Students who have received a score of 3 or better on the AP English exam
College Reading Placement
Entering students who earn a score of less than 400 on the SAT-Verbal section will be required to enroll in a College Reading course to elevate their reading level. The SAT essay is designed to assess the student's preparedness for college-level courses offered by the English department. Based on the results of the exam, the English department will recommend which course is most appropriate for the student. Because the goal of the diagnostic testing process is to maximize the opportunity for success, the student may not register for a course at a level higher than the English Department's recommendation.
Fall schedules
Friday April 27th 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday April 28th 10:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday April 29th 10:00am to 6:00pm
On Friday April 27th, a concert will be held for the students of Delaware Valley College. Due to space constraints, this concert is not open to the public. Students are allowed to bring 1 guest each, totalling no more than 100 guests.
Delaware Valley College has been opening itself up to the public for this annual event, a favorite with many, since 1949. A-day is a student organized event that benefits the A-day Scholarship Fund. This family friendly community event is eagerly anticipated by the campus and community each year. A-Day, which stands for Activities Day, brings the campus and the surrounding community together for educational exhibits, competitions, entertainment, fun and great food. Exhibits and demonstrations involve a variety of majors at the college.
A-Day is part of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. Traditional and popular events are sure to interest every member of the family. Our delicious food, such as homemade thick milkshakes and funnel cakes are always popular. A-Day also brings in a variety of crafters and commercial exhibits. Children are sure to learn new facts while having fun. Come and listen to great entertainment while making memories that will last a lifetime.
Check out pictures from last year's A-Day
When will I receive my orientation confirmation?
Once you have completed the online registration form, you will receive an automatic email confirmation.
How do I know which orientation to attend?
There are three orientation days for freshmen students. They are: June 4, 7, 9. There is a transfer orientation day on June 12. All students who need to take placement tests must attend on one of these days.
COMMUTERS/TRANSFERS
Do I have to attend an orientation session?
You will still need to complete all checklist requirements including placement testing. You are encouraged to attend the entire session to meet other commuters, learn more about the campus and help new students become familiar with the area.
COURSE REGISTRATION
What courses should I take?
Your advisor will walk you through the required courses for your major. Your official schedule will be mailed to your permanent address in early August.
RESIDENCE HALLS
Who is my roommate?
Roommate information will be given to your prior to your move in date. A presentation covering housing questions will take place at Orientation in June.
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
More information can be found on the Health Services page.
PLACEMENT TESTING
Do I have to take the Math placement test?
Yes, all students have some type of math requirement. Unless you have transferred credit for college algebra course, or for the specific prerequisites, the placement test is required for placement.
How do I take this placement test?
Our Placement Exams are administered at orientation. It will be a part of your scheduled day when you come to campus on orientation.
Your Admissions Transcript Evaluation will indicate if you will need to take the Math Placement Exam(s). Should you have questions about this please contact the First Year Experience Office at 215.489.2920.
Please check-in & register before you take the exam(s). If you are not taking an exam please check in at 1:00 p.m. for advising. If you will be taking the Math Placement Exam: 9:30 a.m.
Student Schedule
| 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. | Check-in - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. | Welcome - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. | All Students meet with Orientation Leaders (OLs) - (James Work Gymnasium) Get to know fellow students; meet with your Orientation Leader and Orientation Group for Q & A session and some fun! |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Placement Testing: Math - Location TBA All freshmen must take the first test. Tests two and three are required if students wish to place into a higher math course. Testing complete - 12:45 p.m. |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch - Moumgis Auditorium and Student Center Courtyard Enjoy lunch in the Student Center with members of the campus community. If you arrive before your family members, please go through the line. Tours of residence halls will also be open until 1:00 p.m. |
| 1:10 - 2:00 p.m. | Commuter Student Information Meeting - Commuter Lounge |
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Residential Student Information Meeting - Meet with Residence Life Professionals - Moumgis Auditorium Residence Life Professional Staff will be on hand to answer questions you may have and assist you in completing the Housing Preference Form. |
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| 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. | Offices of Financial Aid, Registrar & Bursar - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 3:00 p.m. | Depart for Advising Session - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Departmental Advising - Academic Buildings Meet with your departmental advising team to learn about general requirements in your major and work on outlining your courses for next fall. All student schedules will be completed by the Registrar’s Office after Orientation and mailed home. |
Complete Check List: Before you leave campus today you should have your ID picture taken at the Security Building. If you are going to be a residential student, you should have filled out all appropriate housing forms. Thank you for joining us today. Your academic schedule will be sent to you in August. Housing placement information will be mailed out in the late July or early August. If you or your parents have any questions, please call us (215.489.2351) and let us know how we can help.
Parent Schedule
The orientation program has a conference style format. This relaxed setting allows you not only to get specific and accurate information about campus services and resources, it also gives you the chance to meet other parents who are experiencing similar transitions within their families. The program also provides you with contacts, real people at the college, who can help if you have a question to ask, a concern to share, or maybe a compliment to make. If the session that you have selected for a breakout session has concluded early, please take this opportunity to relax in our pub area (Student Center, first floor) until the next breakout sessions are scheduled to begin.
| 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. | Check-in for Family Members - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. | Welcome - Moumgis Auditorium |
| 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. |
Breakout Session I
The Offices of Financial Aid, Registrar & Bursar - Mandell Hall, Room 114 |
| 11:00 - 11:40 a.m. |
Breakout Session II You may attend presentations by:
Commuter Parent Information - Commuter Lounge, 2nd Floor of Student Center Athletics - Rosenfeld Room, 2nd Floor Student Center Services on Campus - Music Room, 2nd Floor of Student Center |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch - Moumgis Auditorium & Student Center Courtyard
Your student will be returning from their Math Placement Test. Feel free to go through the line and save a seat if you get to lunch first. At 1:00 p.m. your student will meet with the Orientation Leaders while you may continue with your program presentations. Please note: Delaware Valley College has provided one student and one guest lunch ticket (included free of charge) during the morning check-in process. All other guests will be charged at the door for lunch.
Testing complete – 12:45 p.m. OLs take interested parents on Residence Hall Tours as the students complete math testing–depart from Student Center Courtyard in fifteen minute intervals ending at 1:00 p.m. |
| 1:10 - 2:10 p.m. |
Breakout Session III You may attend presentations by:
Office of Residence Life - Coffeehouse, 2nd Floor of Student Center Services on Campus - Music Room, 2nd Floor of Student Center |
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. |
Breakout Session IV You may attend presentations by:
Academic Issues and Scholastic Support for First Year Students - Coffeehouse, 2nd Floor Student Center |
| 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. |
Questions, Answers and Ice Cream with Student Affairs Professional Staff - Commuter Lounge, 2nd Floor Student Center Enjoy snacks and chat with DelVal student affairs staff. |
For Your Information
The Orientation staff encourages you to explore the campus, attend parent-specific breakout sessions, or complete your business on campus with our offices that are open until 4:30 p.m.
Before your student leaves they will have completed the placement testing, received their results, and attended a session with their advisor. During this session they will have completed the necessary procedures for a schedule to be made. Their schedule will be sent to them by the end of July/beginning of August. We highly encourage any student who needs to take developmental courses to do so over the summer. Please confirm that any classes will transfer in to DelVal by contacting the Registrar’s office PRIOR to the student enrolling in such courses. Before students leave campus today, they should have their ID picture taken at the Security Building. If they are going to be a residential student, they should fill out all appropriate housing forms. Housing placement information will be mailed out in late July or early August.
Thank you for joining us today. Please access the Parents webpage at http://www.delval.edu for information about various topics including student activities, residence life, orientation, etc. We hope we have been able to address most of your questions and concerns. If not, please call us (215.489.2351) and let us know how we can help.
Presentation Descriptions
Offices of Financial Aid, Registrar & Bursar
This session offers an overview of the services and paperwork available through the Financial Aid Office as well as an overview of the Registrar’s Office and its services. The Bursar's Office will discuss the College's billing process and will answer questions regarding your student’s bill.
Office of Residence Life
Primarily for parents of students who plan to live on campus, this session will provide information on housing, roommates, housekeeping, maintenance and the College’s judicial policies.
Commuter Parent Information Meeting
Primarily for parents of students who plan to commute to campus, this session will provide information on resources available at the college to assist students in meeting their educational, social, and career goals.
Academic Issues for First Year Students & Scholastic Support
This session highlights academic support services and programs including the Employment Program, Tutoring Center, Office of Career & Life Education and Counseling. In addition, faculty members from various departments provide information on academics.
Health & Safety Issues
This session will provide information about the campus’ Office of Public Safety & Security and college policies as well as information about Student Health Services.
Athletics
A member of the Athletic program will be available to answer your questions about the various sports programs at DelVal.
Services on Campus
This session will highlight the services offered by the Bookstore, Information Services, Student Support Services, and Dining Services and answer any questions that you may have regarding these areas.
Please note: your student may not be done with the advising portion of their day at the same time the Parent Program ends (they make take between ½ hour and 1 ½ hour). Feel free to relax in the Rosenfeld Room, which is located on the second floor of the Student Center.
DelVal College Alumni Day @ Coca-Cola Park - Thursday, June 28, 2012
Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs vs Rochester Redwings
Game time is 7:05 PM. Gates open approximately 6:00 PM.
$10 per/person includes ticket to the game and a $5 concession credit
Please register early as there are a limited number of tickets available.
For more venue and team information please visit, http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com
To learn more about our alumni events, to register over the phone or e-mail, or for general alumni relations questions, please contact the Director of Alumni Relations, Jaclyn Gear '05, at 215-489-2917 or jaclyn.gear@delval.edu. Don't forget to check out DelVal Alumni & Friends on Facebook!
To access an online course, login to the Campus Portal and click the tab labeled Blackboard.See below for additional information, particularly course communication and textbook requirements.
Online courses are college-level courses taught over the Internet. Delaware Valley College offers a number of online courses each semester. The courses are instructor led with a beginning and end to each semester, just like a conventional class.
Although every online course is organized and conducted slightly different depending on the instructor, every course uses the Blackboard Learning System for course delivery and ongoing communication. You'll need to login to Blackboard to check announcements, obtain the course syllabus and review due dates.
Every online course requires both online and offline work. For example, sometimes you'll go online to read course content, watch multimedia presentations, complete computer-graded online exercises and/or participate in online discussions. Other times, you might go online to obtain an assignment and review deadlines, and read the textbook, study for a test or draft an essay. Once you complete the required work, you'll go back online and submit your work electronically or review grades and feedback from previous assignments.
You will interact with your instructor and other students primarily through email and online discussion boards. However, some instructors will also offer synchronous learning sessions using chat and web-conferencing software that allow members of the class to get together to discuss content and exchange ideas simultaneously.
Support is available. Instructors are readily available to clarify content, review assignments and answer questions during the length of the course. Technical Support is also available during regular college business hours by phone at 215-489-(4357)HELP or by email at support@delval.edu.
Online Student Requirements
- Be a disciplined, self-motivated student
- Have access to your own personal computer that meets the system requirements
- Pay a mandatory distance education fee per course
Registration/Costs
Register for an online course as you would a conventional course. If you're a returning student, you may register through WebAdvisor; in-person at the registrar?s counter; by phone at 215-489-2973; by fax at 215-230-2962 or mail your registration to: Office of Registrar, Delaware Valley College, 700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901. Online courses always end in section -276 and list their location as OL.
The tuition cost to enroll in an online course is the same as it would be for an on-campus Continuing Education course plus a distance education fee. All of the procedures and policies governing courses offered through Delaware Valley College also apply to online courses (i.e. late fees, withdrawals, etc.)
Full-time Delaware Valley College day students (those who pay full-time tuition) who are carrying 16 or fewer credits may enroll in online courses at no additional tuition charge (the distance education fee still applies, however). Full-time students should consult with their advisors prior to registering for the online course to determine their eligibility.
A registration notice will be sent to your DelVal email address a week prior to the start of your course or up to 48 hours after you register.
Where to find your online course
All online courses use the Blackboard Learning System for course delivery. To access Blackboard, you first need to log into the Campus Portal (if you need your login information, contact Support at 215-489-4357) and then click the tab labeled Blackboard.
To access the course site, you will want to click on the course title under the My Courses section. PLEASE NOTE:Courses will be visible/available no later than the official first day of class or up to 48 hours after you register. Although every instructor organizes their course differently, your best bet is to check out the Announcements, Syllabus and Course Materials sections first.
Course Communication
IMPORTANT! Blackboard typically uses DelVal email accounts for ongoing course communication. PLEASE NOTE: If you are a new student, a DelVal email account will be created for you, and you will receive your email account instructions in the mail. Contact Support at 215-489-4357 to activate your email account sooner and/or receive email assistance.
Textbook/Course Requirements
IMPORTANT! You will need to purchase your textbook and any other required course materials prior to the start of the course. Be sure to call or visit the bookstore to determine what is required. PLEASE NOTE: Some online courses require an access code in addition to the textbook to be able to view the course materials online. If an access code is required, you can either purchase a textbook/code package in the college bookstore or buy the code directly from the publisher.
Technical Support
For technical support, questions, concerns and other general assistance, please contact Support at 215-489-HELP(4357) or support@delval.edu. Please note that, although Blackboard is available 24/7, live support is typically only available during regular college business hours.
To best assist you, we need the following information when you contact us for technical assistance:
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Personal Information
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your Blackboard username
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Problem Information:
- Type of computer (PC or MAC)
- Internet browser
- Description of the problem
- The exact wording of any error message that you received (or a screen shot)
- Step-by-step directions of what you attempted to do when you experienced the problem
Additional Information
If you are not familiar with Blackboard, you are encouraged to enroll in a self-practice orientation. This is essential for success in an online course. To enroll, go to the Catalog tab within Blackboard and click on the Blackboard Orientation for Students folder. Click on the Enroll button to receive confirmation of enrollment. Once confirmed, you will see the course listed on the Home tab of Blackboard (typically within 24 hours).
Click here for additional information regarding Blackboard at Delaware Valley College.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. In compliance with this law, Delaware Valley College requires all students to complete the Information Release/Responsibility Form, available in the Bursar's Office at Delaware Valley College, 700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Should you have any questions regarding the Information Release/Responsibility Form, please contact us at 215-489-4848. You may also visit the website of the U.S. Department of Education, which will provide additional information regarding this law.
Two courses to enhance your skills and marketability
Microsoft Project: The Right Tool To Manage Almost Anything
Companies large and small require project plans developed in MS Project to track the status of their projects. This career-enhancing seminar teaches the proper methods for using MS Project. You will learn the #1 and #2 mistakes even seasoned users make. From there, we will help you understand how to build project plans properly for effective project management.
You walk away knowing the “Nine Steps to Effective Project Plans” and the “Seven Cardinal Rules of MS Project” and be confident you can use MS Project.
Who Should Attend
This 6-evening seminar is intended for anyone using or will be using MS Project from beginner to expert.
Objectives
After completing this seminar, the participant will:
- Know common mistakes made in MS Project, even by experienced users
- Understand the proper steps to effective and usable project plans
- Generate reports that capture current project status
- Identify project schedule and budget disparities and corrective measures
- Learn the proper project management lexicon and how to apply it to project plans
Seminar Topics
- Common MS Project Mistakes and Their Consequences
- Nine Steps to Effective Project Plans
- Seven Cardinals Rules of MS Project
- Developing Project Schedule and Task Lists
- Proper Duration Estimation Techniques
- Assigning and Allocating Resources
- Correct Progress Tracking and Monitoring of Projects
- Reporting and Analysis of Project Information
- Managing Multiple Projects with MS Project
Date: June 5-July 17 (Tuesdays, no classes July 3)
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center - 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown
Course Number: PRD410 Section: 001
Tuition: $899
To enroll in this course, complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
Managing Projects Intelligently – Project Management Fundamentals
U.S. companies waste over $71 Billion per year on mismanaged projects. They blame the project manager or the team for the project failure, when in reality the culprit is a lack of project management fundamentals. Project managers manage projects for years without learning the proper methods or understanding the nuances of projects. This 4-evening seminar provides the basic structure for successful projects. You’ll learn the proper project life cycle, planning methodology, project execution and risk mitigation.
Who Should Attend
This 4-evening seminar is intended for individuals managing projects, managers of project managers, and those individuals who want or need a basic understanding of project management.
Objectives
After completing this seminar, the participant will:
- Understand project management basics
- Know the important terms and their definitions
- Learn the project life cycle
- Understand proper project communications
- Hear real-world experiences that tie directly to their concerns
- Discover how to manage their projects more effectively
Seminar Topics
- Firm Foundations for Projects
- Project Plan Creation
- Choosing the Proper Scheduling Technique
- Selecting and Organizing the Project Team
- Proper Monitoring and Controlling Techniques
- Proper Project Communications and Reporting
- Team Development and Motivation Each Participant Receives
- A copy of the PMBOK
- A Full Set of PowerPoint slides used during the seminar
- A Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Instructor with battle-tested experience managing projects
Date: June 6-June 27 (Wednesdays)
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center - 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown
Course Number: PRD405 Section: 001
Tuition: $799
To enroll in this course, complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
Gainful employment information as required by the Federal Department of Education
Multiply your earning power.
Looking for job security? Right now, there are more accounting positions in the U.S. than there are accountants – and the starting salary for a CPA is $10,000-$12,000 more than someone with
just a bachelor’s degree.
If you’re interested in becoming a CPA and have a degree, Delaware Valley’s certificate in accounting program will give you the courses you need to sit for the CPA exam, get certified, and be on your way. And you can do it all online.
Accelerate your success.
Each online course lasts ten weeks. And because we offer two courses at a time, you can complete the program and earn your certificate in just over a year.
Your drive. Their support.
While our online courses let you learn around your schedule, you’ll still have the benefits of working with highly regarded faculty who will give you the necessary training to earn your certificate.
Requirements
To enroll, you need a bachelor’s degree in any subject and you must also have completed Accounting I, Accounting II, and Macroeconomics.
Course for Certification
Intermediate Accounting I
Business Law I
Intermediate Accounting II
Microeconomics
Advanced Accounting
Federal Income Tax
Cost Accounting
Finance
Auditing
Federal Corporate Income Tax
Total credits for certification: 30 credits
Transfer credits: We will accept up to 12 transfer credits into the certificate program.
Students who wish to complete the Accounting Certificate program should submit an Application for Degree Candidacy form to the Office of Continuing Education. For more information and current tuition, call 215.489.4848.
Employment (SOC codes)
The US Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification code that the Certificate in Accounting prepares students to enter:
13-2011.01 - Accountants
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.01
Because the Certificate in Accounting is a post-baccalaureate certificate, students would be qualified to enter the following occupation as well:
43-3031.00 - Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-3031.00
13-2011.02 - Auditors
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.02
For more information go to: http://www.onetonline.org
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Complete your Bachelor’s degree in less than 2 years!
Aspire is Delaware Valley College’s adult program for degree completion. It is a program where you join a group of adult students like yourself, who are focused on completing their undergraduate degree in an academically rewarding atmosphere.
Classes meet once a week to make this academically excellent program accessible and practical. Students who transfer 72 credits to Delaware Valley College can complete their Business Administration degree requirements in 20 months, sometimes shorter.
What makes ASPIRE different from other degree completion programs?
PERSONAL ATTENTION. Delaware Valley College is proud of the attention we provide our adult learners. This personal attention enables our students to remain focused on their goals.
TUITION LOCK. Imagine never having to worry about how much your tuition will be next year? With Aspire this is precisely the case. Once you are a student in the program, your tuition never goes up as long as you are in the program. You pay the same per credit rate for your last course as you did for your first course, always.
ASPIRE PLUS. Students who wish to continue on to our Masters in Business Administration can
earn up to 9 hours of graduate business credit, that will carry into our MBA program. So, not only
will you earn your bachelor’s degree sooner, but your MBA as well!
How does ASPIRE work?
Students accepted into Aspire will join a group of their peers to form a cohort, and will take their classes together. This cohort approach provides the opportunity to develop a learning community that will grow together.
Fall 2012 courses meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for seven weeks. One class is held on Tuesday evenings, the other on Thursday evenings. Students participate in both classes. There is a one week break between each seven-week term and there are no classes scheduled during major holidays.
Call 215-489-4848 to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. You can get started by completing and submitting the ASPiRE application.
Delaware Valley College offers a variety of classes on Microsoft Office, the industry standard for word processing, spreadsheet construction, database management and professional presentations.
At DelVal, you choose what programs to study. We offer classes on Microsoft PowerPoint and several courses of varying levels of expertise for Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Tuition for any Level I courses is only $89. Tuition covers all applicable course books and materials.
Microsoft Office courses are taught at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, located at 3805 Old Easton Road in Doylestown, PA 18902. All Office classes will be taught using the Microsoft operating system and the newest version of the programs, Office 2010.
Call Continuing Education at 215-489-4848. We will be happy to have you speak with our technology advisors to address any specific questions you may have.
Delaware Valley College offers two classes at progressive levels of Microsoft Excel, which is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets, digital tables for compiling and managing data. All of our Microsoft Office courses are taught on Office 2010.
Level I
Learn the basic skills needed to work with Microsoft Excel. You will learn the parts of a workbook; how to create, save and modify a worksheet within a workbook; how to navigate within a worksheet; how to enter, move and copy data and formulas; how to use simple functions; how to format your work; how to create a simple chart and how to print your work.
Date: July 26 and August 2 (Thursdays)
Time: 5:45-9:45pm
Location: Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center - 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown
Course Number: CIS373 Section: 001
Tuition: $89
Prerequisite: Students should be familiar with the operation of a PC and the Windows® O/S.
Level II
This course continues Excel training begun in the Level I course. You will learn to work with large worksheets and with multiple worksheets and workbooks; change viewing options; display and hide rows and columns; linking and managing workbooks; performing advanced charting; working with advanced formulas; managing lists and creating and managing templates
Date: August 9 and August 16 (Thursdays)
Time: 5:45-9:45pm
Location: Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center - 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown
Course Number: CIS374 Section: 001
Tuition: $99
To enroll in one of these courses, complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
Delaware Valley College offers a course in Microsoft PowerPoint, an industry standard for digital presentations. All of our Microsoft Office courses are taught on Office 2010.
Learn to create presentations with PowerPoint. You will learn to: Create a new presentation; add new slides to it; save and update changes; work in the outline tab to rearrange bullets; rearrange and delete slides; insert slides from another presentation; use the WordArt toolbar, the Select Picture dialog box, and the Formatting toolbar; use the Find, Replace, Cut, Copy, and Paste commands; examine the ruler; set tabs; align text, and create objects by using the Drawing toolbar; duplicate, move, resize, delete, align, and connect objects and more.
Level I
Date: July 12 and July 19 (Tuesdays)
Time: 5:45-9:45pm
Location: Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center - 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown
Course Number: CIS376 Section: 001
Tuition: $89
To enroll in this course, complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
Delaware Valley College offers two classes at progressive levels of Microsoft Word, which is considered the industry standard for electronic word processing. All of our Microsoft Office courses are taught on Office 2010.
Level I
This course is designed for the word processing novice. You will learn to create a new document, open and edit existing documents, change fonts and formatting, and copy and paste between documents.
Date: June 7 and June 14 (Thursdays)
Time: 5:45-9:45pm
Location: Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center - 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown
Course Number: CIS370 Section: 001
Tuition: $89
Prerequisite: Students should be familiar with the operation of a PC and the Windows® O/S.
Level II
This course builds upon the skills learned in Level I and is also beneficial to intermediate word processing users. You will learn how to create tables and columns, and use advanced formatting features.
Date: June 21 and June 28 (Thursdays)
Time: 5:45-9:45pm
Location: Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center - 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown
Course Number: CIS371 Section: 001
Tuition: $99
To enroll in one of these courses, complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
Covers current objectives, expanded hours!
The Network+ certification from CompTIA is a leading vendor neutral certification demonstrating basic computer network installation and maintenance troubleshooting competence.
Major computer hardware and software vendors support this program. This program has been developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Delaware Valley College is a member of CompTIA.
Skills are taught through a series of lectures, hands-on lab exercises and review questions designed to improve your PC configuration and troubleshooting skills. Successful completion of this program will prepare you to take and pass the CompTIA Network+ exam.
Date: September 4-October 12 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Time: 6:00-10:00pm
Location: Delaware Valley College Main campus, Doylestown
Course Number: CIS265 , Section: 001
Tuition: $899, Includes all course books and materials
A $200 fee will be applied if you withdraw from a computer course within 10 days prior to the start of class; no refunds after the course has started.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic computer concepts or A+ Certification is recommended. For further information, please visit CompTIA’s website: http://www.comptia.org/certification.
Requirements: To complete the current certification, you must pass the following Network Plus exam.
Course Withdrawals: Withdrawals received within five working days of the start of class will incur a $200 charge for A+ and Net+. Withdrawals after the start of class follow the refund policy in the registration information section.
Course Guarantee: We feel confident that you will be successful when you take your certification examinations. Students who successfully complete the A+ or Network+ program, but do not pass a certification exam, are welcome to repeat that portion of the class related to the exam at no cost. Specific conditions apply and will be explained at the first class meeting.
Save $295! Register for both A+ and Network+ for only $2099.
To enroll in this course, complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
Covers current objectives, expanded hours!
The A+ Computer Service Technician certification is the computer technology industry’s leading hardware and software support standard for entry-level Service Technicians and is fast becoming a prerequisite for employment in the computer industry. Many large high-tech companies require their support staff and/or sub-contractors be A+ certified.
Major computer hardware and software vendors support this program, developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Delaware Valley College is a member of CompTIA. Skills are taught through a series of lectures, hands-on lab exercises and review questions designed to improve your PC configuration and troubleshooting skills. Successful completion of this program will prepare you to take and pass the two CompTIA exams.
Once you become A+ certified, you retain this designation. No recertification is necessary.
Date: June 5-August 17 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Time: 6:00-10:00pm
Location: Delaware Valley College Main campus, Doylestown
Course Number: CIS270 , Section: 001
Tuition: $1495, Includes all course books and materials
Course Withdrawals: Withdrawals received within five working days of the start of class will incur a $200 charge for A+ and Net+. Withdrawals after the start of class follow the refund policy in the registration information section.
Course Guarantee: We feel confident that you will be successful when you take your certification examinations. Students who successfully complete the A+ or Network+ program, but do not pass a certification exam, are welcome to repeat that portion of the class related to the exam at no cost. Specific conditions apply and will be explained at the first class meeting.
Save $295! Register for both A+ and Network+ for only $2099.
To enroll in this course complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
Delaware Valley College’s Beekeeping Course is intended for all skill levels. Previous courses have had participants ranging from professional beekeepers to beginning hobbyists. Several teachers and nature center directors have attended and have used the material in their own classrooms. A number of people have included the course in their summer vacations.
Date: July 13, 14, 15
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Feldman Building Room 114, Delaware Valley College Main campus, Doylestown
Course Number: APR101, Section: 002
Equipment: If you own a bee veil, please bring it with you. Please also bring a 3-ring loose-leaf binder for the materials that will be distributed. Important: To avoid the spread of disease, please DO NOT bring gloves
Age: Participants must be at least 13 years of age unless accompanied by an adult.
Lunch: Please bring your own lunch. A video will be shown during lunch.
Accommodations: For those staying overnight, we suggest the Court House Motor Inn, 625 N. Main St. Doylestown, PA, (215) 348-9222
Your instructors: The course is offered under the direction of Dr. Christopher Tipping, Assistant Professor of Biology and Vincent Aloyo, Ph. D., professional beekeeper for over 40 years.
Cost: The cost of the class is $170.00. Please register as early as possible as class size is limited. Instruction will take place on the Delaware Valley College campus, Doylestown, PA.
To enroll in this course complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
This five-week course is for people entering or wishing to enter the Medical Billing and Coding field or seeking employment in a physician office environment. In this course, you will become familiar with basic anatomy and physiology of the body, disease processes and diagnosis and interpreting general medical terminology and patient reports for medical coding purposes.
In order to understand how to code, students need to possess a baseline knowledge of medical and surgical procedures in order to make correct coding assignments. Various medical procedures will be discussed and explained, giving you clinical insight which is very helpful in understanding how to make the correct coding assignment.
In tandem with basic anatomy and physiology, you will learn the use of ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT procedure coding. Case studies will include sample medical histories and physical reports and operative/procedure reports, which will give the student typical examples of medical coding scenarios. Examples of office and hospital visits will be discussed in terms of determining the appropriate level of service to report.
The proper use of CPT and ICD-9 coding is the first step to increasing reimbursement and decreasing claim denial. The course will cover the importance of proper coding and the basics of extrapolating the information needed from medical reports. Procedural Coding, Evaluation and Management Coding, HIPPA Guidelines and Medical Billing and Medical Claim Submission will be highlighted, as well as understanding medical denials and the appeals process.
Weekend Classes
Fall 2012 dates to be announced soon. Would you like to be notified when they are ready? Complete this short form and we will contact you once they become available.
Required books available for purchase at the DVC bookstore:
- ICD-9 - CM Professional for Physicians Vol. 1 & 2
- CPT Standard
- Medical Terminology for Health Professions - 5th or 6th edition by Ann Ehrlich and To enroll in this course complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.Carol Schroeder
To enroll in this course complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
ServSafe
Individuals working in the food industry may be required by local Health Departments to be certified in appropriate food handling practices. These are designed to satisfy the necessary certification and re-certification requirements as established by local regulatory agencies.
ServSafe® Certification & Recertification
Individuals working in the food industry may be required by local Health Departments to be certified in appropriate food handling practices. These courses are designed to satisfy the necessary certification and recertification requirements as established by local regulatory agencies.
Day: Monday, June 4
Time: 9:00am-5:30pm (half hour for lunch)
Location: Delaware Valley College Main campus, Doylestown
Course Number: CLA501, Section 001
Tuition: $125
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Day: Monday, August 6
Time: 9:00am-5:30pm (half hour for lunch)
Location: Delaware Valley College Main campus, Doylestown
Course Number: CLA501, Section 002
Tuition: $125
Online ServSafe® Certification Training
Don’t have time to make it to class? Then take the Food Manager Safety Training online through Delaware Valley College and study at your own pace! After you complete the online training, you will take the ServSafe® Certification Exam at our Doylestown, PA, campus. Successful completion of this course will make you eligible for certification in Bucks and Montgomery Counties.
Location: Study online, Exam at Delaware Valley College Main campus, Doylestown
Course Number: CLA500 Section: 900
Tuition: $175
Tuition is non-refundable and includes online monitoring, testing, and certificate, if applicable.
To enroll in this course complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.
At DelVal, we understand that your ability to continue college may come down to convenience of location. For that reason, Delaware Valley College offers adult evening courses in Ivyland at Milton Roy, conveniently located at 201 Ivyland Road. These classes are open to everyone, and students can earn an associate's or bachelor's degree.
| Ivyland Schedule At Milton Roy | ||||||
| July 11 - August 22 | ||||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time | BLDG/ROOM |
| EN2226 | 320 | Business Communications | 3 | W | 5:00PM-8:45PM | Training Room |
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At DelVal, we understand that your ability to continue college may come down to convenience of location. For that reason, since 1986, Delaware Valley College has offered adult evening courses in Horsham at Prudential Financial, conveniently located at Welsh and Blair Mill Roads. These classes are open to everyone, and students can earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree and an MBA.
| Horsham Schedule at Prudential Financial | ||||||
| May 21 - August 2 (No Classes July 3, July 5) | ||||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time | BLDG/ROOM |
| BA2008 | 247 | Macroeconomics | 3 | T | 5:30PM-8:45PM | Rhode Island |
| LA2005 | 247 | Speech | 3 | T | 5:30PM-8:45PM | Connecticut |
| BA2017 | 247 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | R | 5:30PM-8:45PM | Rhode Island |
| MP1102 | 247 | College Algebra | 3 | R | 5:30PM-8:45PM | Connecticut |
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Delaware Valley College faculty and staff understand that pursuing a degree requires flexibility and perseverance. Our Continuing Education department offers quality, academic education for adults seeking evening and weekend degrees through part-time study.
The Continuing Education staff provides academic advising and counseling for those students seeking information about transfer courses, degree options or resources related to career options. The goal of Continuing Education is to provide legendary customer service to our students; give us a chance to make your college experience rewarding and worthwhile
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Online Courses
| Online 10 Week Semester - A | April 23 - June 29 | ||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time |
| BA4144 | 277 | Advanced Accounting | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA4036 | 277 | Federal Corporate Income Tax | 3 | Online | TBA |
| Online 10 Week Semester - B | May 21 - July 27 | ||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time |
| BA3239 | 277 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA2210 | 277 | Microeconomics | 3 | Online | TBA |
| Online 10 Week Semester - C | July 9 - September 14 | ||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time |
| BA4242 | 277 | Cost Accounting | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA3209 | 277 | Auditing | 3 | Online | TBA |
| Online Summer Session (12 week semester) | May 21 - August 10 | ||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time |
| MP2215 | 276 | Statistics for Business | 4 | Online | TBA |
| MP1204 | 276 | Calculus I | 4 | Online | TBA |
| Online Summer Session I (6 week semester) | May 21 - June 29 | ||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time |
| BA1005 | 276 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA1010 | 276 | Management Concepts | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA2008 | 276 | Macroeconomics | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA2017 | 276 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA2123 | 276 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA2161 | 276 | Business Law I | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA3138 | 276 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA3209 | 276 | Auditing | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BY1115 | 276 | Natural Science I | 3 | Online | TBA |
| EN2028 | 276 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | Online | TBA |
| EN2226 | 276 | Professional Communication | 3 | Online | TBA |
| IT1011,1012 | 276 | IT Concepts and Computer Applications | 3 | Online | TBA |
| IT3103 | 276 | Information Systems | 3 | Online | TBA |
| LA2012 | 276 | Intro to Sociology | 3 | Online | TBA |
| LA2036 | 276 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Online | TBA |
| LA4037 | 276 | Non-Western Societies | 3 | Online | TBA |
| MP1102 | 276 | College Algebra | 3 | Online | TBA |
| MP2114 | 276 | Business Statistics I | 3 | Online | TBA |
| Online Summer Session II (6 week semester) | July 9 - August 16 | ||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time |
| BA2210 | 276 | Microeconomics | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA2224 | 276 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA2261 | 276 | Business Law II | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA3129 | 276 | Operations Management | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA3239 | 276 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BA4233 | 276 | Personal Finance | 3 | Online | TBA |
| BY1216 | 276 | Natural Science II | 3 | Online | TBA |
| ED2030 | 276 | Educational Psychology | 3 | Online | TBA |
| EN2028 | 276 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | Online | TBA |
| IT1031 | 276 | Intermediate Computer Applications | 3 | Online | TBA |
| LA 2040 | 276 | Modern History of Western Societies | 3 | Online | TBA |
| LA3034 | 276 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 | Online | TBA |
| MP1203 | 276 | Elementary Functions | 3 | Online | TBA |
| MP3231 | 276 | Statistics for Science | 3 | Online | TBA |
| MP2241 | 276 | Business Statistics II | 3 | Online | TBA |
| Online Courses Require An Additional Distance Education Fee | |||||
| The college reserves the right to change faculty and/or room assignments as necessary. | |||||
Summer Courses, on campus
| Fall Online and Evening Classes - August 27 December 22 | ||||||
| Online | ||||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time | BLDG/ROOM |
| BA1010 | 276 | Management Concepts | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2017 | 276 | Marketing | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2210 | 276 | Microeconomics | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2261 | 276 | Business Law II | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3028 | 276 | Supervision and Management | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3138 | 276 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | Online | ||
| BA4236 | 276 | Federal Income Tax | 3 | Online | ||
| ED2030 | 276 | Educational Psychology | 3 | Online | ||
| EN2028 | 276 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | Online | ||
| IT1031 I | 276 | Intermediate Computer Applications | 3 | Online | ||
| IT4146 | 276 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | Online | ||
| LA2012 | 276 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Online | ||
| LA2036 | 276 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Online | ||
| MP1205 | 276 | Finite Math | 3 | Online | ||
| MP2114 | 276 | Business Statistics I | 3 | Online | ||
| Evening | ||||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time | BLDG/ROOM |
| Animal Biotechnology and Conservation | ||||||
| SA3050 | 201 | Animals in the Public Eye | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Agronomy and Environmental Science | ||||||
| AE 3107 | 201 | Environmental Geology | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 3140 | 251 | Environmental Impacts | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 4016 | 201 | Hydrogeology | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 1120 | 251 | Sustainability | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 2004 | 241 | Soils | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 4043 | 201 | Applied Toxicology and Risk Assessment | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Business | ||||||
| BA1005 | 241 | Introduction to Business | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA1010 | 276 | Management Concepts | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2123 | 241 | Macroeconomics | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA2017 | 276 | Marketing | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3127 | 241 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA2161 | 241 | Business Law I | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA2210 | 276 | Microeconomics | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2261 | 276 | Business Law II | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3023 | 241 | E-Commerce | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3027 | 241 | Human Resources Management | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3127 | 241 | Finance | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3129 | 241 | Operations Management | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3138 | 276 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3141 | 241 | Small Business Management | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3240 | 241 | Risk Management and Insurance | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA4036 | 241 | Federal Corporate Income Tax | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA4144 | 241 | Advanced Accounting | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA4146 | 241 | Sales | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA4236 | 276 | Federal Income Tax | 3 | Online | ||
| Computer and Business Information Systems | ||||||
| IT1011 | 241 | Information Technology Concepts | 1.5 | M | 6:15PM-7:50PM | TBD |
| IT1012 | 241 | Computer Applications | 1.5 | M | 7:55PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| IT1031 | 276 | Intermediate Computer Applications | 3 | Online | ||
| IT3205 | 251 | Graphic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| IT4131 | 251 | Auto CAD | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| IT4146 | 276 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | Online | ||
| Biology | ||||||
| BY1113 | 241 | Biology I | 4 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BY1113L | 171 | Biology I (lab) | 0 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BY1115 | 241 | Natural Science I | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BY2223 | 241 | Camparative Anatomy | 4 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BY2223L | 161 | Comparative Anatomy (lab) | 0 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||||
| CH1103 | 241 | General Chemistry | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| CH1103L | 171 | General Chemistry I (lab) | 1 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| CH2120 | 251 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| CH2120L | 161 | Organic Chemistry I(lab) | 1 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Criminal Justice | ||||||
| CJ3150 | 251 | Criminal Law | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| CJ4220 | 251 | Criminalistics | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| English | ||||||
| EN1101 | 241 | English I | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| EN2226 | 241 | Professional Communication | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| EN3040 | 201 | Digital Photography and Editing | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Equine Studies | ||||||
| ES3222 | 201 | Exercise Physiology | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| ES2118 | 202 | Equine Massage and Therapy | 2 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Liberal Arts | ||||||
| LA2012 | 276 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Online | ||
| LA2036 | 276 | Introduction to Pyschology | 3 | Online | ||
| LA4037 | 241 | Modern History of Western Societies | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| LA3034 | 251 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| LA4037 | 241 | Non-Western Societies | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Natural Resources and Biosystems Management | ||||||
| OH2220 | 251 | Woody Plant Identification I | 2 | T | 6:00PM-6:50PM | TBD |
| OH2220L | 161 | Woody Plant Identification I (lab) | 0 | T | 7:00PM-9:40PM | TBD |
| OH3109 | 201 | Interior Plant Identification, Culture and Use | 2 | W | 6:20PM-8:10PM | TBD |
| OH3117 | 251 | Herbaceous Plant Materials I | 2 | R | 6:00PM-6:50PM | TBD |
| OH3117L | 161 | Herbaceous Plant Materials I (lab) | 0 | R | 7:00PM-9:40PM | TBD |
| OH3147 | 201 | Today’s Sustainable Homestead | 3 | M | 6:00PM-9:40PM | TBD |
| OH3237 | 201 | Introduction to Horticultural Therapy | 3 | R | 6:00PM-7:40PM | TBD |
| OH3237L | 121 | Introduction to Horticultural Therapy (lab) | 0 | R | 7:50PM-10:15PM | TBD |
| OH3250 | 201 | Horticultural Therapy Techniques and Practices | 3 | W | 6:00PM-7:40PM | TBD |
| OH3250L | 121 | Horticultural Therapy Techniques and Practices (lab) | 0 | W | 7:50PM-10:15PM | TBD |
| Mathematics and Physics | ||||||
| MP1102 | 241 | College Algebra | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| MP2119 | 241 | Physics I | 4 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| MP2119L | 171 | Physics I (lab) | 0 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| MP1205 | 276 | Finite Math | 3 | Online | ||
| * Course requires a lab fee. Lab must be taken with lecture. | ||||||
| î Course may be taken without a lab | ||||||
| Distance Education Courses Require an Additional Distance Education Fee | ||||||
| Day Codes: M-Monday, T-Tuesday, W-Wednesday, R-Thursday, F-Friday | ||||||
| Room Codes: ALLM-Allman, EQCN-Equine Center, FLDM-Feldman, GRH-Greenhouse, HORT-Horticulture,MNDL-Mandell, FRMC-Farm Machinery Building, NWBR-New Britain Classrooms, ALHS-Alumni House, SEGAL-Segal Hall Room 001, PBCB-Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County. | ||||||
| The college reserves the right to change faculty and/or room assignments as necessary. | ||||||
Fall Preview
| Fall Online and Evening Classes - August 27 December 22 | ||||||
| Online | ||||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time | BLDG/ROOM |
| BA1010 | 276 | Management Concepts | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2017 | 276 | Marketing | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2210 | 276 | Microeconomics | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2261 | 276 | Business Law II | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3028 | 276 | Supervision and Management | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3138 | 276 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | Online | ||
| BA4236 | 276 | Federal Income Tax | 3 | Online | ||
| ED2030 | 276 | Educational Psychology | 3 | Online | ||
| EN2028 | 276 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | Online | ||
| IT1031 I | 276 | Intermediate Computer Applications | 3 | Online | ||
| IT4146 | 276 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | Online | ||
| LA2012 | 276 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Online | ||
| LA2036 | 276 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Online | ||
| MP1205 | 276 | Finite Math | 3 | Online | ||
| MP2114 | 276 | Business Statistics I | 3 | Online | ||
| Evening | ||||||
| Course # | Sec# | Course Title | Credits | Day | Time | BLDG/ROOM |
| Animal Biotechnology and Conservation | ||||||
| SA3050 | 201 | Animals in the Public Eye | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Agronomy and Environmental Science | ||||||
| AE 3107 | 201 | Environmental Geology | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 3140 | 251 | Environmental Impacts | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 4016 | 201 | Hydrogeology | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 1120 | 251 | Sustainability | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 2004 | 241 | Soils | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| AE 4043 | 201 | Applied Toxicology and Risk Assessment | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Business | ||||||
| BA1005 | 241 | Introduction to Business | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA1010 | 276 | Management Concepts | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2123 | 241 | Macroeconomics | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA2017 | 276 | Marketing | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3127 | 241 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA2161 | 241 | Business Law I | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA2210 | 276 | Microeconomics | 3 | Online | ||
| BA2261 | 276 | Business Law II | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3023 | 241 | E-Commerce | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3027 | 241 | Human Resources Management | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3127 | 241 | Finance | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3129 | 241 | Operations Management | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3138 | 276 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | Online | ||
| BA3141 | 241 | Small Business Management | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA3240 | 241 | Risk Management and Insurance | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA4036 | 241 | Federal Corporate Income Tax | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA4144 | 241 | Advanced Accounting | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA4146 | 241 | Sales | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BA4236 | 276 | Federal Income Tax | 3 | Online | ||
| Computer and Business Information Systems | ||||||
| IT1011 | 241 | Information Technology Concepts | 1.5 | M | 6:15PM-7:50PM | TBD |
| IT1012 | 241 | Computer Applications | 1.5 | M | 7:55PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| IT1031 | 276 | Intermediate Computer Applications | 3 | Online | ||
| IT3205 | 251 | Graphic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| IT4131 | 251 | Auto CAD | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| IT4146 | 276 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | Online | ||
| Biology | ||||||
| BY1113 | 241 | Biology I | 4 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BY1113L | 171 | Biology I (lab) | 0 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BY1115 | 241 | Natural Science I | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BY2223 | 241 | Camparative Anatomy | 4 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| BY2223L | 161 | Comparative Anatomy (lab) | 0 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||||
| CH1103 | 241 | General Chemistry | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| CH1103L | 171 | General Chemistry I (lab) | 1 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| CH2120 | 251 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| CH2120L | 161 | Organic Chemistry I(lab) | 1 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Criminal Justice | ||||||
| CJ3150 | 251 | Criminal Law | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| CJ4220 | 251 | Criminalistics | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| English | ||||||
| EN1101 | 241 | English I | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| EN2226 | 241 | Professional Communication | 3 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| EN3040 | 201 | Digital Photography and Editing | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Equine Studies | ||||||
| ES3222 | 201 | Exercise Physiology | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| ES2118 | 202 | Equine Massage and Therapy | 2 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Liberal Arts | ||||||
| LA2012 | 276 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Online | ||
| LA2036 | 276 | Introduction to Pyschology | 3 | Online | ||
| LA4037 | 241 | Modern History of Western Societies | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| LA3034 | 251 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 | R | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| LA4037 | 241 | Non-Western Societies | 3 | T | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| Natural Resources and Biosystems Management | ||||||
| OH2220 | 251 | Woody Plant Identification I | 2 | T | 6:00PM-6:50PM | TBD |
| OH2220L | 161 | Woody Plant Identification I (lab) | 0 | T | 7:00PM-9:40PM | TBD |
| OH3109 | 201 | Interior Plant Identification, Culture and Use | 2 | W | 6:20PM-8:10PM | TBD |
| OH3117 | 251 | Herbaceous Plant Materials I | 2 | R | 6:00PM-6:50PM | TBD |
| OH3117L | 161 | Herbaceous Plant Materials I (lab) | 0 | R | 7:00PM-9:40PM | TBD |
| OH3147 | 201 | Today’s Sustainable Homestead | 3 | M | 6:00PM-9:40PM | TBD |
| OH3237 | 201 | Introduction to Horticultural Therapy | 3 | R | 6:00PM-7:40PM | TBD |
| OH3237L | 121 | Introduction to Horticultural Therapy (lab) | 0 | R | 7:50PM-10:15PM | TBD |
| OH3250 | 201 | Horticultural Therapy Techniques and Practices | 3 | W | 6:00PM-7:40PM | TBD |
| OH3250L | 121 | Horticultural Therapy Techniques and Practices (lab) | 0 | W | 7:50PM-10:15PM | TBD |
| Mathematics and Physics | ||||||
| MP1102 | 241 | College Algebra | 3 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| MP2119 | 241 | Physics I | 4 | M | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| MP2119L | 171 | Physics I (lab) | 0 | W | 6:15PM-9:30PM | TBD |
| MP1205 | 276 | Finite Math | 3 | Online | ||
| * Course requires a lab fee. Lab must be taken with lecture. | ||||||
| î Course may be taken without a lab | ||||||
| Distance Education Courses Require an Additional Distance Education Fee | ||||||
| Day Codes: M-Monday, T-Tuesday, W-Wednesday, R-Thursday, F-Friday | ||||||
| Room Codes: ALLM-Allman, EQCN-Equine Center, FLDM-Feldman, GRH-Greenhouse, HORT-Horticulture,MNDL-Mandell, FRMC-Farm Machinery Building, NWBR-New Britain Classrooms, ALHS-Alumni House, SEGAL-Segal Hall Room 001, PBCB-Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County. | ||||||
| The college reserves the right to change faculty and/or room assignments as necessary. | ||||||
DelVal offers a variety of class schedules designed to meet the needs of the adult and part-time learner, including credit-bearing courses as well as a wide selection of non-credit and certificate programs. Our distance education, evening and weekend courses provide you with the flexibility that your schedule demands.
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You can search for courses using the WebAdvisor link below or check out our comprehensive evening and online schedule.
New or visiting students may register for classes by:
- Calling our Registrar's Office at 215-489-2470 or
- Completing and returning the Registration Form
Current Delaware Valley College students may register for classes through WebAdvisor.
Students who wish to complete a degree or certificate program should submit an Application for Degree Candidacy form to the Office of Continuing Education.
WebAdvisor term abbreviations are as follows:
| Code | Term | Dates |
| 2012/G5 | Graduate Education Term 5 | April 30 – June 15 |
| 2012/SU | Summer | May 21 – August 17 (12 week summer) |
| 2012/S1 | Summer I | May 21 – June 29 (6 week summer) |
| 2012/S2 | Summer II | July 9 – August 17 (6 week summer) |
| 2012/G6 | Graduate Education Term 6 | July 9 – August 24 |
| 2012/FL | Fall | August 27 – December 22 |
Online – Choose the semester in which you wish to take classes and then scroll down to the Location drop-down box and select "online"
If you have questions about the schedule or can't find a course you need, please contact the Department of Continuing Education at 215-489-4848 or at conted@delval.edu.
Search for courses on WebAdvisor
The Continuing Education Department offers adult learners a variety of classes on both a credit and non-credit bases. Our courses include some of the most desired certificate programs and relevant course work in a number of engaging fields. To learn more about the programs available within the Continuing Education Department, please read below or feel free to call 215-489-4848. We look forward to hearing from you.
Registration Information
Payment
Payment is due at the time of registration. Make checks payable to Delaware Valley College, or charge it to your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. You are not considered registered for the class until payment is received. Some Certificate Programs require additional registration procedures.
Telephone
Call 215-489-4848 and inform us that you wish to register. Our office will help you prepare the information you need and talk you through the application process.
If you already know the course you wish to take, just complete the registration form found here and mail it with your payment to:
Continuing Education
Delaware Valley College
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18914
In-Person
Please bring your completed registraton form to the Office of Continuing Education, located on the first floor of Lasker Hall on our campus.
Course Withdrawals
Withdrawals after the start of class follow the refund policy in the registration information section.
Questions?
Feel free to call Continuing Education at 215-489-4848. We will be happy to speak with you to address any specific questions you may have.
A Merit Scholarship is a financial award given by Delaware Valley College to a student in recognition of his or her academic achievements.
Use the chart below to find out just how much you might be eligible to receive, and read the Disclaimer Statement at the bottom of this page.
For Freshmen
| Your Scores (SAT & Cumulative GPA) | Your Award |
| SAT 1200+ (or equivalent ACT 27)* and GPA 3.5+ | $17,000 Presidential |
| SAT 1100+ (or equivalent ACT 24)* and GPA 3.25+ | $16,000 Faculty |
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SAT 1000+ (or equivalent ACT 22)* GPA 3.00+ OR SAT 900+ (or equivalent ACT 19)* GPA 3.25+ |
$15,000 Trustee |
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Note: If you have a different combination of SAT and GPA scores, we encourage you to contact the Admissions office to identify the award for which you qualify.
*ACT Composite Score |
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If you are unsure of your official cumulative GPA you should contact your high school guidance counselor for this information.
For Transfer Students
| Presidential | Faculty | Trustee | Challenge | |
| GPA | 3.5 to 4.0 | 3.0 to 3.49 | 2.5 to 2.99 | 2.0 to 2.49 |
| Merit Award | $10,500 | $9,500 | $8,500 | $5,500 |
Important Note About Your SAT Score
If you took the new SAT exam, enter your SAT score as the sum of your Critical Reading and Math scores only. If you took the SAT exam prior to March 2005, enter as your SAT score the sum of your Verbal and Math score.
Delaware Valley College participates in all federal and state loan and grant programs for which you may be eligible regardless of the scholarship above.
Disclaimer Statement
The information provided by this Merit Scholarship chart is not a guarantee of merit aid. To receive a guarantee of your merit scholarship, you must apply for admission and submit an official transcript and an official report of your SAT scores (the SAT scores may be sent directly to us or may be a part of your official transcript). This chart is only as accurate as the information you provide. While the merit scholarship information is current for this academic year, it is subject to change from each academic year.
More Information
Delaware Valley College provides a top-tier private education at an affordable price. In fact, making a DelVal education possible is one of our foremost goals: last year, we offered over $20 million in aid to our students.
We review student credentials on an individual basis to maximize the Financial Aid you can receive. Delaware Valley College typically places more consideration on high-school GPA than on an SAT score. While we consider SAT scores important, we feel that a GPA offers a better measure of student achievement during their four years of high school.
You may also be eligible for other forms of need-based aid, including grants, Federal Family Education loans and campus employment. Information about these and other forms of financial aid can be found in the Financial Aid section of this site.
The major charges for the 2011-2012 Academic Year are:
- Tuition and fees of $30,964 (Resident Freshman)
- Room fee of $4916; South Hall $5916
- Board fee $5926 (fee may be less depending on meal plan selected)
Upon acceptance, new students are required to pay a $200 matriculation deposit. In addition, new students who will be living on campus are required to pay a $200 room-reservation deposit.
Bachelor of Science Degrees
- Business Administration major with specializations in Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Management, and Marketing
- Biology*
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice Administration
- Education (Secondary)
- Ornamental Horticulture Environmental Design
- Landscape Design*
* Some courses not available with evening or weekend study
Bachelor of Arts Degree
- English
Associate of Science Degrees
- Supervision-Administration-Management
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs help adults develop their skills in a variety of specialized areas. Certificate programs usually enable individuals to "step-up" to an associate or baccalaureate degree. All courses are credit-bearing courses and can be applied to a degree. One-half of the required courses must be taken at Delaware Valley College and a 2.0 GPA is required.
View a full list of certificate programs.
College visits are the best way for prospective students to determine if the college is the right one for them. Delaware Valley College strongly encourages personal visits to our campus. Whether the visit takes place during an Open House Event or a personal tour, we are confident you will be able to see all that DelVal has to offer.
To arrange a personal tour of the campus, please contact us at 215-489-2211 or 1-800-2DELVAL. Personal tours are scheduled Monday through Friday, in the morning and afternoon. Visits include a personalized tour, given by one of our current students and a meeting with an Admissions Representative. Visits generally last between 1 hour and 1.5 hours.
Delaware Valley College welcomes students transfering to our campus from other colleges and universities. We welcome the opportunity to schedule a campus visit for you or schedule a visit to a class in session.
To view a list of partner schools, many of whom have articulation agreements with Delaware Valley College, please click here to view our transfer agreements.
Meet Our Transfer Coordinator
Hi! My name is Frances Flood. I work in the Office of Admissions and it is my pleasure to guide you through the entire transfer process. My goal is to make enrolling at DelVal as easy as possible, so I am willing to work closely with you from day one. Please feel free to contact my direct line at 215-489-2296, or you can dial 1-800-2DELVAL (select "Option 1" for the office of Full-Time Day Admissions).
Transfer Student Merit Scholarships
| GPA | 2.0 to 2.49 | 2.5 to 2.99 | 3.0 to 3.49 | 3.5 to 4.0 |
| Financial Aid | $5,500 | $8,500 | $9,500 | 10,500 |
Welcome to the 22nd season of the Henry Schmieder Arboretum’s Presentations. This 2011 series includes a special opening event and outstanding lectures. Join us!
What are the Presentations all about?
Each year we hold a series of events with experts from around the world. Topics include:
- New Jersey Pine Barrens
- Gardening in Philadelphia (this lecture will replace the lecture on cottage gardens)
- rethinking the typical lawn by incorporating native plants
- the creative process behind garden design and ways to find inspiration
Where are the presentations?
We hold the lectures in our Smart Classroom, which is in located in the Mandell Building in room 114.
When are the presentations?
All events are on Wednesday nights. Lectures start at 7:30 p.m.
View the Presentation Schedule
How can I attend the lectures?
The Founders Lectures are free to Schmieder Arboretum members and current DelVal students.
Nonmembers are invited to attend at a cost of $5 for each lecture. No registration is necessary.
Opening Event:
Fall: The Forgotten Season
Roger Gossler ∙ Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011
7:30 p.m. ∙ Mandell 114 (Reception in Mandell lobby begins at 6:45 p.m.)
Instead of fall winding down the growing season, great trees and shrubs can extend it. Roger Gossler will discuss how the garden can look even better in fall than in spring. He’ll discuss how to choose dazzling trees, shrubs and perennials.
Roger Gossler is co-owner of Gossler Farms Nursery, which is located in Springfield, Oregon. The nursery has operated for over four decades and specializes in magnolias, winter-blooming trees and shrubs, and uncommon perennials. It has been a source for rare and unusual plants throughout the U.S. and Europe. For over twenty years Roger has traveled across the U.S. to speak about unique and new plants. He gained his horticultural knowledge both formally and informally. He holds an associate’s degree in landscape design maintenance. The Gossler family’s first book, Gossler’s Guide to Hardy Shrubs, is published by Timber Press.
Seating is limited. Contact Marie Francois-Lewis at (215-489-2283) or Marie.Francois-Lewis@delval.edu by Sept. 19 to register for this event.
Book signing immediately follows the presentation.
What’s New at the Garden Center 2012
Joe Marano
Thursday, March 22, 2012
7:30 pm, Mandell 114
Late winter, early spring is a great time of the year; one filled with anticipation of the growing season to come. Soon, gardeners will flock to their local garden centers to purchase plants and products that will hopefully make 2012 their best gardening year ever. But, what will they find at the garden center that is new and exciting this year? What will be the hot new annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and other plant material? What will be the must-have gardening products and gadgets for gardening year 2012? This presentation will give us a sneak peek at the upcoming gardening season.
Joe Marano is a well-known area plantsman and proprietor of Marano’s Garden Center in Fort Washington, PA. Joe is a graduate of Delaware Valley College and literally grew up in the family garden center business that was started by his father. He is a fixture at the Philadelphia Flower Show where he has volunteered for many years in the plant judging area of the show. Marano’s Garden Center is considered to be one of this area’s premier independent garden centers and is known for its wide selection of choice plant material and innovative tools and products.
Refreshments will be served.
FREE to DelVal students and Arboretum members; $5 for nonmembers
Precious Gems of the Henry Schmieder Arboretum
Mary Boyle
Thursday, April 12 , 2012
7:30 pm, Mandell 114
Big and small, young and old—the Henry Schmieder Arboretum is home to many magnificent plant specimens that deserve “bragging rights.” Come explore these gems without leaving your seat. Mary Boyle will do the walking for you.
Mary Boyle has been in the role of Horticulturist at the Henry Schmieder Arboretum since 2008. She is a PA certified Horticulturist and an ISA certified Arborist. Mary is responsible for the beauty that you see in the Arboretum.
So You’re Getting Married?
How to Buy Wedding Flowers
David Zaborowski
Thursday, April 26, 2012
7:30 pm, Mandell 114
So you are getting married or are at least dreaming of your perfect wedding? You have a dress picked out and the location for the wedding ceremony. You have decided where the reception is going to take place, the band you want, the guest list is swimming around in your head and other details are being formulated. Wait a minute - what about the wedding and reception flowers? Most brides unfortunately put the wedding flower decisions on hold until the last minute probably because they do not have a clue how and when and from whom to buy them. Wedding flowers are an important part of the dream wedding and need special attention. Poor decisions can be costly and embarrassing. Isn’t it time for your wedding flower education?
David Zaborowski is the proprietor of Doylestown Floribunda, located at 83 South Hamilton Street in Doylestown, PA. The flower shop has developed a national reputation and is known for its unique design styling and exquisite use of the freshest flowers, its fashionable bridal flowers and as the place to go when you want the highest quality. David’s bridal designs have been featured in scores of national and local publications. He is a graduate of Delaware Valley College, has taught at the College and has spent most of his adult life in the retail florist business.
Basic Tree Care
Howard Eyre
Thursday, May 3, 2012
7:30 pm, Mandell 114
What a gift a tree can be to the future generations of our region. Trees have evolved to be the largest organism on earth; however, the procedures necessary for having healthy trees in our landscapes is often an elusive challenge. This evening we will cover the essential foundations for proper care for these grand species, dispel some of the myths of tree care, and get you on the right track for growing trees that will be here for your grandchildren to enjoy. Topics to be covered include fertilizers, pruning techniques, proper mulching, and the basics for how to plant a tree for its fullest potential for growth.
Howard L. Eyre has been an Assistant Professor of Ornamental Horticulture at Delaware Valley College for over 20 years responsible for courses in Arbor Care and basic Landscape Techniques. A native of Doylestown, he earned degrees in Forest Management from Penn State and Stephen F. Austin State University (Texas) and has over 40 years of professional landscape experience. He has been a speaker for the National Arbor Day Foundation, the New Tree School in Omaha, NE, the Tree School, Jefferson Parrish, LA, and several regional conferences. He had the rewarding opportunity to know and learn from Dr. Alex Shigo, the author of "A New Tree Biology" and considered by many to be the father of Modern Arboriculture.
A Homesteading Primer
John Martin
Thursday, May 17, 2012
7:30 pm Mandell 114
Today, Americans tend to be spectators with respect to their food, water, and other necessities. There is not enough food being produced in this region to feed the population, and more and more food is being trucked in from further and further away. We are becoming vulnerable, and more and more dependent on others. Some individuals are retaking charge of their lives and returning to a more agrarian lifestyle. They are becoming homesteaders. In his presentation, Dr. Martin will explore the basics of homesteading and recount his personal journey from total dependency to a more sustainable and self-sufficient way of life. He will provide basic and valuable information on how to produce food and protect natural resources on small acreage properties.
John Martin has been interested in self-sufficient homesteading for many years. He has been actively pursuing this interest in sustainable living at his home in Hilltown, Bucks County Pennsylvania. John Martin’s love of plants and gardening was inherited from his grandmother at an early age. He has spent over 45 years sharing that love and his knowledge with others through his courses and educational programs. Dr. Martin earned a B.S. Degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Delaware Valley College, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Horticulture from the University of Maryland. Over the last 15 years he has been developing numerous interactive CD-ROMs and other teaching materials covering a wide variety of herbaceous plant materials. John Martin has been a member of the Delaware Valley College faculty since 1980. At DVC he served as the Chairman of the Department of Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design for 20 years among other administrative duties and currently serves as the Director of the Henry Schmieder Arboretum. He has been honored with numerous awards including an honorary membership in the PLNA.
New and off-site cohort students* please contact the Office of Graduate Programs in Education at 215-489-2955 or lynn.murphy@delval.edu to register for courses. Returning students may register for open sections via their WebAdvisor account.
Summer 1: April 30 - June 15, 2012 (2012/G5)
| Course/Section | Title | Instructor | Day | Time | Loc |
| GE-6140-201 | School Personnel Administration | Mr. Dave Bollinger | Mon | 4:30-8:30 pm | ALHS 101 |
| GE-6060-276 | Organizational Development, Change Theory and Staff Development | Dr. Jeff Fecher | Online | ||
| GE-6244-276 | Learning as a Process | Dr. Michelle Warner | Online | ||
| GE-6055-276 | Human Development, Communication and Learning | Dr. Lynn Davis | Online | ||
| GE-6130-276 | School and Community Relations | Dr. Michelle Warner | Online | ||
Summer 2: July 9 - August 24, 2012 (2012/G6)
| Course/Section | Title | Instructor | Day | Time | Loc |
| GE-6178-201 | The Special Needs Student | Ms. Jill Schweizer | Tu | 4:30-8:30 pm | FLDM 113 |
| GE-6070-201 | Instructional Leadership and Supervision | Staff | W | 4:30-8:30 pm | FLDM 102 |
| GE-6240-276 | School Finance and Accounting | Dr. Jeff Fecher | Online | ||
| GE-6030-276 | Theory and Application of Educational Administration | Dr. Barry Galasso | Online | ||
*Delaware Valley College has several off-campus cohorts where teachers can earn their advanced degrees or certifications from DelVal at a site right in their districts. DelVal is currently running a cohort in Abington, PA. New Jersey cohorts are running at Gloucester City High School, Southampton Township School No. 2, Hopewell Crest School in Bridgeton and Burlington Township School District building. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding these locations or if you would like us to speak with your district administrators to see if they are interested in hosting a cohort.
The college reserves the right to make changes in the staff, fees, courses of instruction and regulations without prior notice. Courses or cohorts may be cancelled due to low student enrollment.
Please refer to the Registrar’s Office and College Catalog for complete policies and procedures, including the college calendar.
Full Summer: May 21 - August 17, 2012
| Doylestown Schedule | ||||
| Course-Section | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor |
| GB-6070-201 | Operations Management | M | 6:20-9:20 pm | L. Gardiner-Sachdev |
| GB-6330-201 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | M | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6030-201 | Financial Management | Tu | 6:20-9:20 pm | E. Reed |
| GB-6110-201 | Strategic Management | Tu | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6040-201 | Marketing Management | W | 6:20-9:20 pm | M. Evans |
| GB-7110-201 | Executive Capstone Seminar | W | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6010-201 | Managerial Accounting | Th | 6:20-9:20 pm | E. Gegvata |
| GB-6050-201 | Managerial Economics | Th | 6:20-9:20 pm | R. Pierson |
| GB-6310-201 | Auditing | Th | 6:20-9:20 pm | L. Lutz |
Summer I: May 21 - June 29, 2012
| Doylestown Schedule | ||||
| Course-Section | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor |
| GB-6113-201 | Food and Suplly Chain Management | M,W | 6:20-9:20 pm | R. Kochersperger |
| GB-6060-201 | Human Resource Management | M,W | 6:20-9:20 pm | V. Roth |
| GB-6210-201 | Contemporary Business Issues | M,W | 6:20-9:20 pm | C. Hayes |
| GB-6277-201 | Mergers and Acquisitions | M,W | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6212-201 | Leadership | Tu,Th | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6020-201 | Advanced Computer Applications | Tu,Th | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| Online Offerings | ||||
| Course-Section | Course Title | Instructor | ||
| GB-7110-276 | Executive Capstone Seminar (runs May 14 - June 29) | Online | L. Hill | |
| GB-7110-278 | Executive Capstone Seminar (runs May 14 - June 29) | Online | Staff | |
Summer II: July 9 - August 17, 2012
| Doylestown Schedule | ||||
| Course-Section | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor |
| GB-6211-201 | Business Ethics | M,W | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6239-201 | Portfolio Management | Tu,Th | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| Online Offerings | ||||
| Course-Section | Course Title | Instructor | ||
| GB-6040-276 | Marketing Management (July 8 - Sept. 15) | Online | M. Evans | |
| GB-6050-276 | Managerial Economics (July 8 - Sept. 15) | Online | R. Pierson | |
| GB-6010-276 | Managerial Accounting (July 8 - Sept. 15) | Online | E. Gegvata | |
| GB-6050-278 | Managerial Economics (July 8 - Sept. 15) | Online | Staff | |
| GB-6020-276 | Advanced Computer Applications (July 8 - Sept. 15) | Online | J. Sabol | |
| GB-6111-201 | Current Issues in Food and Agribusiness | Online | D. Mayer | |
Fall: August 27 - December 22, 2012
| Doylestown Schedule | ||||
| Course-Section | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor |
| GB-6010-201 | Managerial Accounting | M | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6030-201 | Financial Management | M | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6050-201 | Managerial Economics | M | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6040-201 | Marketing Management | Tu | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6060-201 | Human Resource Management | Tu | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6411-201 | Financial Markets | W | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6210-201 | Contemporary Business Issues | W | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6122-201 | Food and Agribusiness Marketing | Th | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-7110-201 | Executive Capstone Seminar | Th | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6330-201 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | Th | 6:20-9:20 pm | Staff |
| GB-6020-201 | Advanced Computer Applications | Sa | 8:30-11:30 am | Staff |
| Online Offerings (all online classes run from September 30 to December 8, 2012) | ||||
| Course-Section | Course Title | Instructor | ||
| GB-6070-276 | Operations Management (Sept. 30 - Dec. 8) | Online | Staff | |
| GB-6060-276 | Human Resource Management (Sept. 30 - Dec. 8) | Online | Staff | |
| GB-6020-276 | Advanced Computer Applications (Sept. 30 - Dec. 8) | Online | Staff | |
| GB-6060-278 | Human Resource Management (Sept. 30 - Dec. 8) | Online | Staff | |
| GB-6010-276 | Managerial Accounting (Sept. 30 - Dec. 8) | Online | Staff | |
| Horsham Schedule | ||||
| Course-Section | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor |
| GB-6110-247 | Strategic Management | Th | 5:30-8:15 pm | Staff |
| Harrisburg Schedule | ||||
| Course-Section | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor |
| GB-6030-330 | Financial Management | Tu | 5:15-8:30 pm | Staff |
We will be announcing the next Open House, coming this Fall, soon!
Please click on the links below to view and download common Financial Aid forms. Copies of all forms are available in the Financial Aid Office, located on the 2nd floor of Lasker Hall.
2012 - 2013 Forms
Independent Verification Worksheet
Dependent Verification Worksheet
2011 - 2012 Forms
Financial Aid Application - Upperclass Students
Financial Aid Application Procedures - Upperclass Students
Financial Aid Application - Part time Students
Dependent Verification Worksheets
Independent Verification Worksheets
Welcome to DelVal!
The Office of the First Year Experience is the first stop for you, our newest members of the Delaware Valley College community. Whether you're a first time college student, a parent or an experienced transfer or graduate student, we hope you will find answers to all your questions here.
If you don't, you can always call 215-489-2215 or email Dr. Mena M. Birett, Associate Dean, at filomena.birett@delval.edu. We look forward to helping you navigate your first year and beyond!
Future Orientation Leaders!
Interested in applying to the Orientation Leader position? Please click here for to learn more about becoming an OL of 2012!
First Year Experience Mission Statement
The Office of the First Year Experience supports Delaware Valley College’s retention efforts by providing an intentional, holistic, and success-oriented transition experience for our new students and their families and preparing students to achieve personal and professional success as ethical leaders.
We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive and fun experience focused on assisting students and families in learning about educational opportunities, campus resources and services, and student development. We focus on the successful integration of our new students into the DelVal community, and provide support as they and their families face new intellectual, spiritual and developmental challenges. The First Year Experience Office assists students in creating their unique path to obtaining a bachelor’s degree and becoming DVC alumni.
Lawrence Cohen, DelVal’s twelfth Thomas W. Watson Executive-in-Residence, told students he didn’t have it all figured out when he left college, and that it wasn’t a smooth path at first for him.
Lawrence Cohen speaking to students for the Executive-in-Residence program.
His career took him everywhere from managing a bagel restaurant to fashion school before he found his passion and a field that fit him. He shared experiences from his career, both good and bad, on April 12 when he spoke at the college’s Student Center.
Cohen is CEO of IVD Solutions LLC, a company that does sales and marketing consulting for medical device and In Vitro Diagnostic companies.
“When I was sitting where you are now, I had no idea what I wanted to do, life throws you curves,” said Cohen. “Listening to people talk about their experiences may help you launch your own career.”
The Executive-in-Residence program brings worldwide business leaders to the college to spend a day with students. The program gives students a chance to hear honest advice from people with firsthand knowledge of the business world.
Thomas W. Watson, a 1957 graduate of DelVal, created the program. Watson is co-founder and vice chairman emeritus of Omnicom Group, Inc., a strategic holding company that manages a portfolio of global businesses. Watson also is dean of the company’s Omnicom University.
Cohen has experience working everywhere from startups to companies as large as Johnson & Johnson. He has led organizations and managed strategic business development and international business.
His lessons for students were:
1) Invest in yourselves and become lifelong learners.
“Keep your skills current or you’ll find yourself in yesterday’s business,” Cohen told students.
2) The path to success isn’t usually smooth, especially in the beginning.
“It is probably the exception when it is smooth,” said Cohen.
Cohen majored in chemistry in college and when he got out, he said it took him several years to find his footing.
His career journey even took him to the fashion industry. While working for his family’s women’s clothing business as a shipping clerk right out of college, he took fashion classes at night to learn what he needed to know for the business.
Later in his career, he was passed over for a marketing position at a company where he was working and decided to help a friend manage restaurants that served “anything on a bagel.” He lasted seven months in the bagel business.
During that time, some thugs showed up to tell him he had to use their trash service, he was robbed while making a deposit, and he found out his employees were stealing and selling large quantities of food from the restaurant.
3) Successful sales experience can get people to notice you.
He gained valuable experience in sales while working for the family clothing company. This experience served him well later in his career.
His family’s company didn’t do a lot of business in upstate New York, so his relatives sent him there to try to sell.
His family told him, “You can’t do much damage up there, go up there and sell.”
After his family sold the clothing business, he used his sales experience to land a job selling lab services to dentists, which got him a little closer to what he went to school for.
4) Build relationships.
He stressed the importance of building relationships with customers.
“You develop a network of people who can help you,” said Cohen. “Because of the relationships I have with people, I can go into a hospital and be welcomed into a lab.”
5) Mentors can help you succeed.
He encouraged students to find a mentor with a job they wanted to have next.
Cohen said he had a great mentor who taught him how to get in the door and get someone’s time when making a sales pitch.
6) Don’t be afraid to pick up and move for a great opportunity.
Cohen moved around a lot throughout his career. He even moved to Switzerland for a great position when his wife was seven months pregnant.
“To do things like that, to pick yourself up and move,” said Cohen. “It takes a person who thinks things are going to work out and if they don’t, you’ll recover.”
7) Admit when a position isn’t working out and know when to walk away.
He said it is hard to admit a position isn’t working out, but that students need to learn to do this to find a job that will be satisfying. He said try to fix the problem first, but if it can’t be fixed, move on. Cohen said students should find a position where they truly enjoy what they’re doing.
“Maybe you made a mistake, like I did going into the bagel business,” Cohen told students, stressing that there’s nothing wrong with changing directions to find happiness in a career.
Download the A-Day 2012 Fair Entry Form!
*All forms should be submitted along with fair entries in the upper gym either
between 5-8pm Thursday (April 26th)
OR
from 7-10am the following Friday morning (April 27th)
Click on the link to download the Premium Book
A-Day Premium Book
Fall Employment
If you are a Delaware Valley College student interested in working on campus for the 2012-2013 school year, please complete the Student Employment Application. The form can be returned to the Financial Aid Office and is required for all students wishing to be considered for on-campus employment.
Students who have not worked on campus before but would like to be considered for employment should complete the Student Employment Application. Students who have worked on campus may use the renewal application.
Student Employment Application
All completed forms should be returned to the Financial Aid Office.
Summer Employment
Please use the Summer Employment Application, and read more information about Summer 2012 employment program and housing information.
Student Supervisor List By Department
Please click on the list below to view contact information for Student Employment Supervisors by department.
For questions, please feel free to contact our Student Employment Coordinator:
Arianna Mears
Student Employment Coordinator
College Work Study (CWS) and Campus Employment
(215) 489-2391
Arianna.Mears@delval.edu
MBA Application Fee:
There is a one-time application fee of $50.00.
Graduation Fee:
There is a one-time graduation fee of $90.00.
Tuition:
Tuition for the 2011-2012 (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012) academic year is $702.00 per credit.
Tuition for the 2012-2013 (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013) academic year is $729.00 per credit.
Technology Fee:
There is a $72.00 technology fee assessed each term.
Distance Learning Fee:
There is a distance learning fee of $102.00 assesed for each online course taken.
Independent Study Fee:
In addition to tuition, a fee of $75.00 is assessed for each course taken as an independent study.
Challenge Fee:
For each course challenged, there is a fee of $365.00 per credit.
Rates are subject to change.
Application Fee
There is a one-time $50 application fee.
Tuition
2011-2012: Tuition is $571 per credit.
2012-2013: Tuition is $593 per credit (for courses starting on or after July 1, 2012)
Technology Fee
There is a $36 technology fee charged to all graduate students each seven-week term.
Distance Education Fee
In addition to tuition, there is a $102 distance education fee charged for each online course.
Independent Study Tuition and Fee
In addition to the per credit tuition, there is an fee of $75 for an independent study course.
Graduation Fee
There is a $90 graduation fee. Students are responsible for notifying the Registrar in writing of their upcoming graduation, using the form available at the Registrar's office or online.
Financial Aid
For information regarding financial aid for graduate students, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 215-489-2391.
Rates are subject to change.
The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to providing the best possible service to Delaware Valley College students. By utilizing the services of this office, students explore options that allow them to pursue a high-quality, private education by exploring additional financial opportunities.
The Financial Aid Office is located on the 2nd Floor of Lasker Hall on Delaware Valley College's campus. To view a map of the campus with the location of Lasker Hall, please click here.
Joan Hock
Director of Financial Aid
215-489-2975
Joan.Hock@delval.eduCatherine Sinclair
Financial Aid Coordinator/Counselor
215-489-4739
Catherine.Sinclair@delval.eduCindy King
Financial Aid Assistant
215-489-2956
cynthia.king@delval.eduRegina Ball
Financial Aid Counselor
College Work Study (CWS) and Campus Employment (CE)
215-489-4187
Regina.Ball@delval.eduArianna Mears
Student Employment Coordinator
College Work Study (CWS) and Campus Employment
(215) 489-2391
Arianna.Mears@delval.eduGeneral Contact
215-489-2272
finaid@delval.edu
March 28, 2012 Brown Bag Lunch 12:15 to 1:30 Rosenfeld Room
April 13, 2012 Brown Bag Lunch 12:15 to 1:30 Sigety Room
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Marian Schad |
Michael Fleischacker
Michael.fleischacker@delval.edu |
The Office of Institutional Advancement is located in Burpee House, located on the Delaware Valley College campus near the intersections of Lower State Road and New Britain Road. To view a campus map with the location, please click here.
Institutional Advancement
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Joseph Erckert
Phone: 215-489-2397
Email: Joseph.Erckert@delval.edu
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Katherine Cohan
Phone: 215-489-2397
Email: Katherine.Cohan@delval.edu
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Wendy Connuck
Phone: 215-489-2921
Email: Wendy.Connuck@delval.edu
Director of Campaign/Advancement Communications
Lanny Morgnanesi
Phone: 215-489-2348
Email: Lanny.Morgnanesi@delval.edu
Major Gifts
Director of Major Gifts
Maryann Fox
Phone: 215-489-4528
Email: Maryann.Fox@delval.edu
Director of Stewardship & Prospect Research
Maria A. Mangione, M.B.A.
Phone: 215-489-4973
Email: Maria.Mangione@delval.edu
Alumni Development
Director of Alumni Development
Jennifer Rock
Phone: 215-489-4830
Email: Jennifer.Rock@delval.edu
Director of Alumni Relations
Jaclyn Gear '05
Phone: 215-489-2917
Email: Jaclyn.Gear@delval.edu
Coordinator of Annual Fund
Kevin Ladden
Phone: 215-489-2472
Email: Kevin.Ladden@delval.edu
Director of Advancement Services
Malinda Cummings
Phone: 215-489-2424
Email: Malinda.Cummings@delval.edu
Gift Processor
Cheryl Yelner
Phone: 215-489-6366
Email: Cheryl.Yelner@delval.edu
Communications and Public Relations
Administrative Assistant
Lexi Harrell
Phone: 215-489-2457
Email: Alexis.Harrell@delval.edu
Creative Services Director
Sarah Boyle
Phone: 215-489-2450
Email: Sarah.Boyle@delval.edu
Manager of Web Communications
Dan Grebb
Phone: 215-489-2954
Email: Daniel.Grebb@delval.edu
Academic Marketing and Communications Manager
Lisa Tossey
Phone: 215-489-4564
Email: Lisa.Tossey@delval.edu
Writer
Annmarie Ely
Phone: 215-489-6367
Email: Annmarie.Ely@delval.edu
While the residence halls are usually comfortable and accessible to most students, we realize that there are some students who require special accomodations to be able to enjoy the campus living experience. If a student wishes to request special housing accommodations based on a specific medical or mental health condition, s/he must provide documentation showing that the special accommodation would be required.
Any student in need of special housing accommodations based on a specific medical or mental health condition must submit a formal request to the Director of Residence Life. All requests must be submitted using the official request form, which can be found on the Residence Life page of the Campus Portal. All request forms must be completed by a treating medical professional. The documentation will be reviewed and the student will be notified of approval status. Students approved for single rooms will be charged the applicable single room fee of $1,000 per semester in addition to the regular room rate.
Window air conditioners not owned by the College are not allowed in the residence halls. Students in need of air conditioning due to a medical need will be provided a widow air conditioner if approved. Students must submit an official request form in addition to an asthma and allergy verification form, both to be completed by a treating medical professional. Air conditioners will only be provided if it is required due to a disability. Under the law, a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of a person’s major life activities. The treating physician must describe the disability in the request forms. If the student is approved for an air conditioner, the Physical Plant will provide and install the air conditioner at no charge.
Official Accommodation Request Forms
Request for Disability Housing Accommodation
If you have any questions regarding special accommodations or health services, you may contact the Residence Life Office at 215-489-2215 or housing@delval.edu.
The Graduation Fair takes place on March 28th and 29th . Stop by and gather vital information regarding commencement attire, graduation announcements, diploma frames, flowers, and class rings.
Academic Regalia (Cap and Gown)
Graduate and Undergraduate students should pick up their academic regalia (cap, gown, etc.) on March 28th or 29th at the bookstore between 11:00am - 6:00pm.
If you're unable to attend the Grad Fair, you can also stop by the bookstore between March 30th and May 18th during normal hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
While the bookstore will make every effort to accommodate you, we cannot guarantee that your gown size or hood color will be available if you do not pick it up during Grad Fair.
For your convenience, we can ship your academic regalia (cap, gown, etc.) to your home. Shipping cost is $10.00, and must be paid in full via check or credit/debit card before your commencement attire will be shipped.
The cap and gown are yours to keep!
Announcements
Customized announcements may be ordered through the Herff Jones Company. A representative will be available to take orders during our Grad Fair. You can also order online.
Diploma Frames
Diploma frames are available for purchase at our bookstore as, well as through the Framing Success website or the Churchill Classics website. Diploma frames can be picked up at the bookstore or shipped to your home for an additional charge.
Flowers
Fresh flowers will be available for purchase at Commencement or for pre-order online.
Class Rings
A representative from the Herff Jones Company will be on hand prior to and immediately following Commencement to take orders and answer any questions regarding class rings. The representative will also be on hand during the Grad Fair and selected hours during A-DAY.
Honor Cords
Honor cords are distributed by the Registrar’s Office during Commencement practice on May 18th.
Bookstore Hours
The Bookstore will be open for your shopping convenience from 8:00AM -3:30PM on Commencement Day.
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