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Catalog Archive

2007-2008

Catalog


This catalog constitutes the basic agreement between the College and its students and prospective students. In case of conflict between this catalog and any supplements hereto and any other written or oral statements, this catalog and its supplements shall be deemed to be the official statement. Between print versions of the catalog, additions such as new courses and updated deadlines and fees are published in the online version of the catalog, which is considered a supplement. The most current catalog is available on line at www.bates.edu/catalog. The College reserves the right to change any of the statements herein by reasonable notice in any supplemental catalog or other publication specifically setting forth any such changes.

105th Series No. 5 September 2007
Bates (USPS 045-160) is published by Bates College at Lane Hall, Lewiston, Maine, eleven times a year: once each in November, January, March, April, May, June, July, and August, and three times in September. Periodical postage paid at Lewiston ME 04240 and other locations. Postmaster: Send address changes to BATES, Bates College, Lewiston ME 04240.

©Bates College Office of Communications and Media Relations 9/07 / DOF / 07-653 / 24M, photos by Phillis Graber Jensen, printing by DS Graphics, printed on recycled paper.

Bates College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the Office of the President of Bates College. Individuals may also contact the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 209 Burlington Road, Bedford MA 01730-1433; (781) 271-0022; e-mail cihe@neasc.org.

Bates values the diversity of persons, perspectives, and convictions. Critical thinking, rigorous analysis, and open discussion of a full range of ideas lie at the heart of the College's mission as an institution of higher learning. The College seeks to encourage inquiry and reasoned dialogue in a climate of mutual respect.

Bates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital or parental status, age, or disability, in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its educational policies and programs, or in the recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff.

 

   

Address correspondence to:
Bates College, Lewiston ME 04240.

Telephone number for all offices:
(207) 786-6255

Fax number for all offices:
(207) 786-6123

Admissions and Scholarships:
The Dean of Admissions
(207) 786-6000
Lindholm House

Request for Catalog:
The Dean of Admissions
(207) 786-6000
Lindholm House

Matters of General College Interest:
The President
(207) 786-6100
204 Lane Hall

Alumni Interest:
The Director of Alumni and Parent Programs
(207) 786-6127
310 Lane Hall

Employment of Seniors and Alumni:
The Director of Career Services
(207) 786-6232
Office of Career Services

Gifts and Bequests:
The Vice President for College Advancement
(207) 786-6245
312 Lane Hall

Dean of Students:
(207) 786-6222
102 Lane Hall

Web site: www.bates.edu