2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

A Word From Our President............................... 2 History................................................................ 2 Profile................................................................. 2 Mission and Vision............................................. 2 Accreditation, Authorization, and Licensure...... 3 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............. 4 »» Centennial Library....................................... 4 »» Center for Biblical and Theological Studies......................................................... 4 »» Chemistry Laboratory 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. .............................................. 5 »» Health Sciences Center............................... 5 »» 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................................... 7 »» Selecting a Ministry..................................... 8 Student Life........................................................ 8 »» Spiritual Emphasis....................................... 8 »» Community Covenant.................................. 8 »» Cocurricular Opportunities.......................... 8 »» Music Groups.............................................. 8 »» Intercollegiate Athletics............................... 8 »» Campus Recreation..................................... 8 Student Life Programs....................................... 9 »» Leadership Opportunities. .......................... 9 »» Organizations.............................................. 9 »» Academic Organizations............................. 9 »» Social/Service Organizations.................... 10 »» Departmental Organizations..................... 11 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 1 Introduction