2020-21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

A Word From Our President............................... 2 History................................................................ 2 Profile................................................................. 2 Mission Statement.............................................. 2 Vision Statement................................................ 2 Portrait Staments................................................ 2 Accreditation, Authorization, and Licensure...... 2 Setting................................................................ 3 Facilities............................................................. 3 » Alford Auditorium......................................... 3 » Apple Technology Resource Center. .......... 3 » Athletic and Recreation Center................... 3 » Callan Athletic Center.................................. 3 » Carnegie Center for the Visual Arts............. 3 » Centennial Library....................................... 4 » Center for Biblical and Theological Studies......................................................... 4 » Chemistry Laboratory Center...................... 4 » Chick-fil-A.................................................... 4 » Civil Engineering Center.............................. 4 » Dixon Ministry Center.................................. 4 » Engineering and Science Center................ 4 » Engineering Projects Laboratory................. 4 » Founders Hall.............................................. 4 » Gathany Media Center/Center for Teaching and Learning............................................... 4 » Hartman Hall. .............................................. 4 » Health Sciences Center............................... 4 » History and Government Center. ................ 5 » Milner Business Administration Building....................................................... 5 » Patterson Hall.............................................. 5 » Stevens Student Center............................... 5 » Tyler Digital Communication Center............ 5 » Williams Hall................................................ 5 Computer Network............................................. 5 » Access......................................................... 5 » Benefits........................................................ 5 University Student Services............................... 6 » Career Services........................................... 6 » Counseling Services.................................... 6 » Healthcare and Medical Services............... 6 » Housing....................................................... 6 » Getting Started Weekend............................ 7 » Vehicles....................................................... 7 Ministry Opportunities........................................ 7 » Chapel......................................................... 7 » Church Relations......................................... 7 » Discipleship Ministries................................. 7 » Global Outreach — Local............................ 7 » Global Outreach — Domestic..................... 7 » Global Outreach — International................. 7 » HeartSong Ministries................................... 8 » Selecting a Ministry..................................... 8 Student Life........................................................ 8 » Spiritual Emphasis....................................... 8 » Community Covenant.................................. 8 » Cocurricular Opportunities.......................... 8 » Music Groups.............................................. 8 » Intercollegiate Athletics............................... 8 » Campus Recreation..................................... 9 Student Life Programs....................................... 9 » Leadership Opportunities. .......................... 9 » Organizations.............................................. 9 » Academic Organizations............................. 9 » Social/Service Organizations.................... 10 » Departmental Organizations..................... 11 2020–21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 1 Introduction