The Marshall University School of Music & Theatre

Marshall UniversityGeneral Description
General Information Department of TheatreMinimum Eligibility Requirements for Tier I and II Tuition Waiver Scholarships
Minimum Requirements for Renewal of Tier I, II and III Tuition Waiver Scholarships Tuition Waiver Scholarships for New Students:Tier I: Off Campus Audition or Production Portfolio Review - Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship
Tier I and II: NonresidentAdditional Renewal Requirements (in addition to minimum requirements described above)
Narrative Tier III: Resident and MetroTier II: MU Campus Audition or Production Portfolio Review - Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship Award Amount - $1,000 - $9,000 Eligibility (in addition to minimum requirements described above)
Additional Renewal Requirements (in addition to minimum requirements described above) January 2012 Narrative

The Department of Theatre tuition waiver scholarships are intended to sustain a strong and diverse ensemble of emerging theatre artists at Marshall and to support promising students who have identified the entertainment industry as a career goal. These awards are limited to fall and spring tuition only and cannot be applied to books, fees, housing, travel, or on-line courses and summer secession tuition. Awards are made by the Department of Theatre Scholarship Committee on the recommendations of faculty and the approval of the department chair. All tuition and scholarship awards given by Marshall University are subject to the university budget, the availability of funds, the student's total financial aid package, and final approval by the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Tier III: MU Campus Audition or Production Portfolio Review - New Student Scholarship: Metro and WV Resident)

• Department of Theatre tuition waiver scholarships may be combined with other MU tuition-only awards not to exceed 100% of entry year tuition in combination with all other MU tuition-only awards


• The dollar value of the tuition waiver made in the entry level year remains fixed for the life of the scholarship.


• Awards are distributed evenly between fall and spring semesters.


• Should a student change his or her major the award is rescinded in the semester the change of major becomes effective.


• All scholarship offers require official acceptance to the university no later than the date indicated on the scholarship offer. Unaccepted offers are void after this date unless an extension is requested and granted by the chair.


• All awards are subject to the availability of funds and review by the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Additional Renewal Requirements

• First year MU student not a current resident of West Virginia or the Metro area.


• MU theatre faculty recommendation based on adjudicated audition and/or portfolio review in the junior or senior year of high school or the semester prior to entering the program.


• Recommendation of the Chair.


• Official acceptance by Marshall University with a declared theatre major in the College of Fine Arts. All offers are conditional prior to official acceptance to Marshall University.

Narrative

• Scholarships accepted by a first year MU student admitted with less than 26 credit hours completed may be renewed for up to six semesters beyond the first year of eligibility.


• Scholarships accepted by a first year MU student admitted with 26 - 52 credit hours completed may be renewed for up to four semesters beyond the first year of eligibility.


• Scholarships accepted by a first year MU student admitted with 52-70 credit hours completed may be renewed for up to two semesters beyond the first year of eligibility.


• Significant and ongoing contribution to Department of Theatre productions and program activities.


• Successfully completion of at least 26 credit hours each academic year

Award amount - $3000 Eligibility (in addition to minimum requirements described above)

• Audition or portfolio review in the junior or senior year of high school


• ACT composite score 21 (SAT 980 combined CR and M) or higher


• High School GPA 2.75 or higher (confirmation of final high school GPA required)


• Personal interview with MU faculty member or members is recommended but not required


• A campus visit is highly recommended but not required


• A completed scholarship application is not required

• Earn at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA by the end of the freshman year


• Earn at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA by the end of sophomore and junior years


• Maintain 3.0 GPA in theatre (THE) classes beyond the first year

Candidate has demonstrated entry level skills in theatre arts and has good academic standing. Recipients of this award are encouraged to complete a scholarship application for additional funding and schedule a campus audition or portfolio review and interview.

• On-campus or SETC audition or portfolio review in the academic year prior to entry


• ACT composite score 21 or higher (SAT score between 980 and 1070 CR and M)


• High School GPA 2.75 or higher


• Performance or theatre production resume


• Complete scholarship application submitted and approved

• Maintain 3.0 GPA in theatre classes (THE) beyond the first year


• Earn at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA by the end of the freshman year


• Earn at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA by the end of sophomore and junior years

Candidate demonstrates the potential to make a significant contribution to the MU theatre program and to enter the entertainment profession at a competitive level upon graduation. In addition to faculty evaluation of the audition and campus interview, considerations may include: high school GPA, leadership, professional references, related experience and training, citizenship, travel, community activity. Awards are made by the Department of Theatre Scholarship Committee on the recommendation of faculty and the approval of the department chair.

• Award Amount - $1,000 - $3,000 Eligibility (in addition to minimum requirements described above)


• On-campus audition or portfolio review in the academic year prior to entry


• ACT composite score 21 or higher (SAT score between 980 and 1070 CR and M)


• High School GPA 2.75 or higher


• Performance or theatre production resume


• Complete scholarship application submitted and approved

• Maintain 3.0 GPA in theatre classes (THE) beyond the first year


• Earn at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA by the end of the freshman year


• Earn at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA by the end of sophomore and junior years

Candidate demonstrates the potential to make a significant contribution to the MU theatre program and to enter the entertainment profession at a competitive level upon graduation. In addition to faculty evaluation of the audition and campus interview, considerations may include: high school GPA, leadership, professional references, related experience and training, citizenship, travel, community activity. Awards are made by the Department of Theatre Scholarship Committee on the recommendation of faculty and the approval of the department chair.

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The Marshall University School of Music & Theatre

The Department of Music annually awards tuition waivers and endowed scholarships to students who exhibit excellent talent and academic backgrounds during the audition process.

Tuition waivers are given in percentage increments and waive that portion of the student's in-state, metro, or out-of-state tuition (depending on residency status). Tuition waivers cannot be used toward room, board, books and other fees and cannot be combined with any other tuition awards (i.e. Promise Scholarship, Presidential Scholarships, John Marshall Scholarships, etc....)

The department has a significant number of endowed scholarships that have been gifted by donors to promote educational opportunities in specific musical areas. Many are limited to whom they can be awarded so not all students are eligible to receive these awards.

Both types of awards have audition deadlines for eligibility. These dates can be found on the Audition and Application portion of the department's website.

For further information concerning any department award, contact Shirelle Yuhase, Recruiting Coordinator, at music@marshall.edu or call 304-696-2345.

For other Marshall University and State of West Virginia scholarship opportunities, visit the Department of Financial Aid website: http://www.marshall.edu/sfa/.

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Doctor of Nursing Science

Degree Information

Current Student Information

About the Doctor of Nursing Science Degree

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is a clinical doctoral program for advanced practice registered nurses, such as nurse practitioners (NPs) or clinical nurse specialists(CNSs) who are looking to further their education. An alternative to researched-focused doctoral programs, the DNP builds upon a traditional master's program by providing education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and systems leadership, in addition to other key areas. Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, Advanced Education Nursing Grant, the DNP program prepares nurse leaders to become clinical scholars, health care and policy leaders and evidence-based practice experts, as well as informatics and quality improvement leaders.

Residency requirements: Due to federal regulations from the Department of Education, the College of Nursing currently accepts applications for its online master's and doctoral degree programs from residents of the following states: Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

Scholarship Opportunities

Terminal Behaviors

• The effective verbal articulation of knowledge and its application


• Use science-based theories and concepts to:
  
  • Determine the nature and significance of health and health care delivery phenomena
  
  
  • Describe the actions and advanced strategies to enhance, alleviate and ameliorate health and health care delivery phenomena as appropriate
  
  
  • Evaluate outcomes
  
  


• Develop and evaluate care delivery approaches that meet current and future needs of patient populations based on scientific findings in nursing and other clinical sciences, as well as organizational, political and economic sciences.


• Design, direct and evaluate quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable and patient-centered care.


• Provide leadership in the evaluation and resolution of ethical and legal issues within healthcare systems relating to the use of information, information technology, communication networks and patient care technology.

• Advocate for social justice, equity and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.


• Use conceptual and analytical skills in evaluating the links among practice, organizational, population, fiscal and policy issues.

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Alumnus pays it forward with endowed scholarship at WVU

The idea of paying it forward is at the heart of a recent gift made by alumnus Chet Allen and his wife, Kay, to West Virginia University. The $30,000 gift will endow scholarships for students from West Virginia to study engineering in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.

Allen is the first to admit he would not have been able to attend WVU if it had not been for the help of scholarship money.

"I grew up in a family of four children with only a loving mother since our father had passed away when we children were very young," Allen said. "We had very little money, received food assistance from the state and worked hard in the summers to buy our own school clothes. We managed to save some money that would help pay for part of our college education but I could not have gone to WVU without the help of scholarship money. I now want to give that same opportunity to other West Virginia residents."

From humble beginnings, Allen, who earned both his bachelor's and master's degree in civil engineering from WVU, has gone on to achieve great success. He currently serves as senior vice president, director of the transportation division and as a member of the board of Gannett Fleming, Inc., a global infrastructure firm that provides planning, design, technology and construction management services for a diverse range of markets and disciplines.

"WVU provided me with the knowledge of civil engineering through wonderful professors," said Allen. "I was fortunate to take these skills to a firm of 2,000 people where I could advance in my career to a very high level. I wanted to show my appreciation back to WVU by providing this scholarship."

The gift was made to the WVU Foundation as part of A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia's University, a $750 million fundraising effort the Foundation is conducting on behalf of the University.

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CONTACT: Mary C. Dillon, Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
304.293.4086; mary.dillon@mail.wvu.edu

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