-*i~ 1974 / 1975 _-. * Vol.57 December, 1 973 No. 2 Published four times a year in September, October, November, December, by Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30319. Second class postage paid at Atlanta, Ga. Oglethorpe makes no distinction in its admis- sions policies or procedures on grounds of sex, religion, race, color or national origin. VISITORS We welcome visitors to the campus throughout the year. Those without appointments will find an administrative office open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. In addition, appointments are available on Saturday. To be sure of seeing a particular officer, visitors are urged to make an appointment in advance. All of the offices of the University can be reached by calling Atlanta (Area Code 404), 261-1441, or (404) 233-6864 (Admissions Office). Oglethorpe is a fully accredited, four-year uni- versity of arts and sciences under the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is also fully approved for teacher education by the Georgia State Department of Education. Ogle- thorpe is a member of the Association of American Colleges and the American Council on Education. BULLETIIV Atlanta, Georgia 30319 I t i **>***: ii i in k- ~"" ,^5 ^ jr < . " ** s TABLE OF CONTENTS University Calendar 6 The Oglethorpe Idea 9 History of Oglethorpe 11 Admission to the University 15 1 . Application Information 15 2. Advanced Placement Program 16 3. College Level Testing Program 16 4. Transfer Students 16 5. Special and Transient Students 18 6. Application Procedure 18 7. Financial Assistance to Students 18 Academic Regulations 20 Student Life 25 Placement Service 29 Financing 30 Withdrawals 30 Refunds 31 General Information 37 Semester System 37 Evening Program 37 Continuing Education 37 Curriculum 38 General University Requirements 39 Major Programs and Courses of Study 39 Humanities . . . 41 Social Studies 48 Science 55 Education 65 Behavioral Sciences 77 Business Administration and Economics 84 Graduate School of Education 93 The Administration 1 05 Board of Trustees 107 President's Council 1 09 The Faculty 111 Index 115 UNIVERSITY CALENDAR September 22 September 23 September 24 September 25 October 4 November 28-29 December 19 January 6 January 24 1974-75 FALL SEMESTER Dormitories Open Orientation for New Students Registration Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class Thanksgiving Holidays Christmas Holidays begin at 4:00 p.m. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. Semester Ends January-27 January 28- 3o February 7 March 21 April 6 i June 1 1975 SPRING SEMESTER Semester Begins Registration Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Course Spring Holidays: Classes End at 4:00 p.m. March 21 and Resume April 7 at 8:00 a.m. 3 Commencement FIRST SUMMER TERM 1975 June 9 Registration June 10 Classes Begin July 4 Holiday July 11 Term Ends July 14 July 15 August 15 SECOND SUMMER TERM 1975 Registration Classes Begin Commencement *W* m ^ - tuZrft "' I'M - &* ' . >*" **R . r-. < vx. *>* -i. It ' ~ j?JK fcj PURPOSE The Oglethorpe idea is to forge the strongest possible link between the "academic" and "practical," between "human un- derstanding" and "know-how," between "culture" and "profici- ency," between past and present. We are persuaded that there is ultimately no contradiction between the concepts repre- sented in each of these usually divorced pairs. There can be no basic disagreement among educators and laymen about the common elements of the student's real needs and interests. He is to learn as much as possible about the principles, forces, and laws influencing or governing Nature, in- cluding human nature and human associations; to learn to take account of these notonlyfortheir own sake butfor growth, guid- ance and direction for himself and others; to express his deepest individualityintheworkorcalling mostappropriateto histalents; and to discover his proper place, role, and function in the com- plex relationships of modern living. Living should not be an escape from work. Education should therefore encompass the twin aims of making a life and making a living. But inescapably he is part and parcel of society. He fulfills himself by the measure in which he contributes to the happiness and progress of his fellows. Education, as an institu- tion of society, has a social obligation. It cannot neglect either the individual or the community without damage to both. The social order at its best is best for the individual; the individual at his best is best for society. The business of education is to strive for this optimum. What difference should an education make? There are peo- ple, deficient in formal schooling, who are happy and useful. They understand and get along well with their neighbors. They are an influence for good in their community and earn a living by honest effort. Any truly educated man displays the same traits. The difference is in degree rather than kind. 10 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Whereas it is usual for people to understand their fellows, howmuch widershould be the sympathies of the educated man! His contacts go beyond the living and embrace the seers of all the ages, whoas his companions should inform his mind and en- large his vision. Never before have people been so alive to the necessity of mastering rather than being mastered by the economic and sci- entific forces atwork in ourworld. Creative brains and individual initiative, tempered by a strong sense of social responsibility, are the only sources of payrolls compatible with a free society, and improving living standard, and a better way of life. Where else can we look for this creative urge other than to adequate education of qualified talent! We make no claim that formal education inevitably bestows these benefits. We insist that it can. If that be true, how may the mark be reached? We shall always have to remind ourselves as teachers that education is a difficult art. The pitfalls we would shun are hard to escape. Of all people, the teacher must remain the most teachable. The quest for wisdom is never-ending. We, too, must continually grow in order to stimulate growth in those who come to us to learn. We shall also have to remind ourselves that subjects are merely the means; the objects of instruction are the persons taught. We must be forever mindful that educa- tion, in order to be true to itself, must be a progressive experi- enceforthe learner, in which interest gives rise to inquiry, inquiry is pursued to mastery, and mastery at one point occasions new interests in others. The cycle is never closed, butisaspiral which always returns upon itself at some higher level of insight. Growth in everything which is human must remain the dominant objective for the individual and for society. We therefore stand for a program of studies which makes sense from first to last, which hangs together, and which pro- motes this desired result. Not only in professional training but also in the education of the human personality, the materials of instruction must have a beginning, point in a definite direction, and prepare for all that ensues. We necessarily make provision forandgivescopetodiversified talents in preparation for varied careers. But this much we all have in common: each man has to live with himself and all have to live with their fellows. Living in community, with human understanding, involves arts in which we are all equally concerned. 11 HISTORY OF OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY Oglethorpe's history dates back to 1835 when a group of Georgia Presbyterians, influenced by the example of Princeton University, secured a charter for the operation of a church- supported university in the academic pattern of the nineteenth century. Actual operations commenced in 1838 at Midway, a small community near Milledgeville, at that time the capitol of the state. For nearly three decades after its founding, the university steadily grew in stature and influence. Its president during most of that time, Samuel K. Talmage, provided gifted leader- ship and, at the same time, gathered about him a faculty of unusual ability, at least two of whom would achieve real distinc- tion: James Woodrow, an uncle of Woodrow Wilson and the first teacher in Georgia to hold the Ph.D., and Joseph LeConte, destined to world fame for his work in the field of geology. Oglethorpe alumni went forth in those years to play roles of importance in various fields. Perhaps the best-known of her graduates was the poet Sidney Lanier, a member of the Class of 1860, who remarked shortly before his death that the great- est intellectual impulse of his life had come to him during his college days at Oglethorpe. But the life and service of the school were suddenly cut short in the 1860s as Oglethorpe became a casualty of war. Her students marched away to become Confederate soldiers; her endowment at length was lost in Confederate bonds; her buildings were converted to military use as a barracks and hospital. In a sense, her fate became bound up with that of the Lost Cause. After the close of the conflict an effort was made to revive the institution, first at Midway and then by re-location in Atlanta. However, the ravages of war, together with the dislocations of Reconstruction, posed obstacles too great to overcome, and in 1872 Oglethorpe closed its doors for a second, and seem- ingly final, time. But three decades later, thanks largely to the determined energy and vision of Dr. Thornwell Jacobs, the school was revived, chartered in 1913, and moved to its present location on the northern edge of metropolitan Atlanta. The cornerstone of the first building was laid in 1915 in a ceremony witnessed 12 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY by members of the classes of 1860 and 1861; symbolically, thus, the old and the new were linked. From then until his resignation in 1944, President Jacobs became and remained the guiding spirit of the endeavor. He developed a number of ideas and enterprises which brought national, and even international, recognition to the school. Most notable among these were the establishment of a cam- pus radio station as early as 1 931 , and the completion in 1 940 of the Crypt of Civilization to preserve 'for posterity a cross- section of twentieth-century life. Still a new era opened in the history of Oglethorpe in 1944 when Dr. Philip Weltner assumed the presidency and, with a group of faculty associates, initiated a new and exciting ap- proach to undergraduate education called the "Oglethorpe Ideal' As described more fully in the preceding section, the new departure was founded on the conviction that education should encompass the twin aims of making a life and making a living, and that toward these ends a program of studies should be developed which made sense from first to last and which meaningfully hung together. The last twenty years of Oglethorpe's history have revolved around the central issue of finding more effective means of answering the challenge posed by these fundamental purposes. At the same time, though the University is sympathetic toward all religions and encourages its students to affiliate with a local church of their own choosing or synagogue, formal support from church bodies was discontinued. Today Ogle- thorpe stands as a wholly private and non-sectarian institution of higher learning. The College has also developed a program of physical ex- pansion to keep pace with its academic growth. Five new dormitories and a new student union building were opened in the spring of 1968. The new complex is designed not only to add additional space to campus facilities but also to blend architecturally with the existing pattern of buildings on the campus. Traer Hall, a new women's dormitory, was completed in 1969. The new science center was completed during the fall of 1971 and houses the science and psychology departments. Renovation of Lowry Hall for a new four-floor library facility was completed in July of 1972 as was the renovation of Faith Hall for a student infirmary and auxiliary services building. HISTORY OF OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY 13 Phoebe Hearst Hall was renovated in the fall of 1972 for a classroom building. Most of the classes with the exception of science and psychology are held in this building located di- rectly across from Lupton Hall. Lupton Hall, which contains all the administrative offices on the lower level, first floor and second floor, was renovated in early 1973. Students can find all the administrative offices in this building, including the Office of the Dean, Dean of Students, Registrar, Financial Aid and Placement, Admissions, Business Office (lower level), Development Office (second floor), and the President's Office (second floor). Future plans for the development of the Oglethorpe phys- ical plant include the addition of a Fine Arts Center and addi- tions and renovations to the athletic complexes, including Hermance Stadium. To all of this, it may be finally added, Oglethorpe enjoys the great asset of location in Atlanta one of the great metro- politan centers of the South and one of the most rapidly devel- oping in the nation. A city blending the graciousness of the Old South with the social progress of the New, Atlanta is a key center of transportation for the entire Southeast, with excellent service by air, rail, and bus; it is also a hub of the modern high- way system being built through the region. With a metropolitan population of well over a million, an ideal location in the foot- hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a temperate climate throughout the year, the city offers many attractions and cul- tural opportunities to the Oglethorpe undergraduate as a part of his whole development. *-> 15 ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Throughout its history, Oglethorpe has welcomed students from all sections of this country as well as from abroad as candidates for degrees. It is the policy of the Admissions Committee to select for admission to the University those applicants who present the strongest evidence of purpose, maturity scholastic ability, and potential for the caliber of col- lege work expected at Oglethorpe. In making its judgments, the Committee considers the nature of the student's high school program, his grades, the recommendations of his coun- selors and teachers, and his scores on aptitude tests. The candidate for admission as a freshman must present a satisfactory high-school program. In addition, he must submit satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the Col- lege Entrance Examination Board, or American College Test. (Scores of the Florida and Iowa State Tests will be acceptable if the applicant has taken one of these as a result of statewide policy.) It is to the applicant's advantage to take the American Col- lege Test, or Scholastic Aptitude Test as early as possible during his senior year in high school. Details concerning the program can be obtained from high school counselors, or by writing the American College Testing Program, P.O. Box 451, Iowa City Iowa 52240, or College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, N. J. 08540. The Oglethorpe application form contains a list of the mate- rials which must be submitted by the applicant. No application can be considered and acted upon until the items indicated have been received. Applications will be considered in order of completion, and the applicant will be notified of the decision of the Committee on Admissions as soon as action has been taken. Though the exact date will vary from semester to semester, generally the deadline by which admissions will be closed will be announced by the University. 16 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM The University invites and urges those students who have taken the advanced placement examinations of the College En- trance Examination Board to submit their scores for possible consideration toward college credit. The general policy of Ogle- thorpe toward such scores is the following: academic credit will begivenintheappropriateareatostudents presenting advanced placement grades of 5; exemption but not credit will be given in the appropriate area from basic courses for students presenting a grade of 4; neither credit nor exemption will be given for grades of 3 or 2; maximum credit to be allowed to any student for advanced placement scores will be thirty semester hours. COLLEGE LEVEL TESTING PROGRAM The tests are administered by centers across the nation un- der the control of the College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540. General and subject exam- inations are given in a wide and continually enlarging number of subjects. Norms for the specific tests are set by the chairman of the division to which each test pertains, providing that Oglethorpe offers such a course. Scores above the credit norm earn credit for the course. Scores above the waiver norm exempt the student from the course. TRANSFER STUDENTS Applicants for transfer from other recognized institutions of higher learning are welcomed at Oglethorpe, provided they are in good standing at the institution last attended. They are expected to follow regular admissions procedures and will be notified of the decision of the Admissions Committee in the regular way. Oglethorpe University will accept as transfer credit courses comparable to the courses we offer which are applicable to a liberal arts or a science degree. A two year residence require- ment is in effect, but may be reduced to one year by joint decision ofthedeanandthechairmanofthedivision in which the student will major. Therefore, two years of transfer work is the maximum -^ MS! *?f a N If - II 25 STUDENT LIFE ORIENTATION At the beginning of each semester, new students will be involved in an orientation program, under the general super- vision of the Dean of Students. Orientation activities are planned to introduce the student to both academic and social life at Oglethorpe. Several traditional activities are also planned so that the parents of new students can become familiar with the personnel and purpose of the University. Orientation group leaders from among the upperclassmen serve as guides and counselors during the period. During the orientation program, the student is assigned to a faculty advisor who aids him in planning his academic program. STANDARDS OF PERSONAL CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY: THE ROLE OF THE COLLEGE ANDTHE STUDENT Oglethorpe University takes the position that it is deeply concerned with the total development of the individual as a competent student and as a highly responsible citizen both on the campus and in the community. The University's high standards of personal conduct and responsibility are an ex- pression of its confidence in each student's potential as a human being; however, each student must be as willing to ac- cept adult consequences as he is insistent upon being granted adult freedom of decision and action. Unfortunately, neither knowledge and wisdom nor knowl- edge and integrity are synonomous; therefore, a firm grasp of academic studies will not in itself be an assurance that a student is profiting fully from his college experience. Individuals who do not desire to accept either this view of the University's responsibility, or live by its regulations, should not apply to the University for admission. Accepted students who demonstrate their unwillingness to meet standards will be terminated from the University. STANDARDS OF PERSONAL DRESS AND GROOMING Institutions of higher education have their own personal- ities; hence, they have the freedom to select the standards they want for students who voluntarily elect to attend. When a student voluntarily elects to attend Oglethorpe University, a 26 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY private institution, he represents not only himself but also the student body, the University, and in some measure, the commu- nity in which the University has such deep roots. The University takes the position that all students are ex- pected to dress and groom as mature, responsible adults, as ladies and gentlemen. Dress and grooming are expected to be appropriate to the occasion and in keeping with the positions of leadership and responsibility in society. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES All resident students are required to subscribe to the Stu- dent Health and Insurance Plan provided by the University. The University maintains a small campus infirmary staffed by a registered nurse. The infirmary operates on a regular schedule, and provides basic first aid service and limited med- ical assistance for students covered by the student in- surance plan. A physician visits the infirmary twice a week to make gen- eral diagnosis and treatment. In the event additional or major medical care is required, the student patient will be referred to medical specialists and hospitals in the area with which the health service maintains a working relationship. When it is determined that a student's physical or emotional health is detrimental to his academic studies, group-living situation, or other relationships at the University or in the community, he will be requested to withdraw. Re-admission to the University will be contingent upon acceptable verifica- tion that the student is ready to return. The final decision will rest with the University. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Valuable educational experiences may be gained through active participation in approved campus activities and organiza- tions. All students are encouraged to participate in one or more organizations and to the extent that such involvement does not deter them from high academic achievement. Stu- dents are especially encouraged to join professional organiza- tions associated with their interests and goals. Listed below is information concerning Oglethorpe Univer- sity's activities and organizations; J? -* /,. W ***** 4 mm ^3&/*k gAjb ^! - Is *L-' '*! W Bl II 1 * W" Mil III j WPiP" __''_' 28 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Boar's Head Fraternity-junior and senior men's honorary The Duchess Club-junior and senior women's honorary The Thalian Society-philosophical society The Leconte Society-science honorary Xingu Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta-English honorary Alpha Chi-academic and leadership honorary Alpha Psi Omega-dramatic honorary Sigma Zeta-national science honorary Student National Education Association-preprofessional education association for students preparing to teach Psi Nu Omicron-psychology society Oglethorpe Players-dramatic society FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES University social fraternities were re-instituted at Ogle- thorpe in 1967; sororities followed in 1968. At present four fraternities and two sororities contribute to the Greek system at Oglethorpe. The four fraternities are Chi Phi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Al- pha Epsilon, and KappaAlpha.ThesororitiesareChi Omegaand Kappa Delta. These social organizations contribute substantially to the spiritual and social betterment of the individual and develop college into a richer, fuller experience. Membership in these organizations is voluntary and subject to regulations imposed by the groups, the University Interfraternity Council, the Pan- hellenic Council, or by the Student Government Association. ATHLETICS Oglethorpe University competes in the following intercol- legiate competition: Basketball Track Crosscountry Soccer Tennis In addition to the intercollegiate competition, a well rounded program of intramural sports is offered and has strong partici- pation by the student body. 29 UNIVERSITY CENTER The University Center is the center of campus social life. It houses the student lounges, television room, recreational facil- ities, snack bar, post office, book store, student activity offices, conference rooms, cafeteria, sorority and fraternity rooms, radio station, and offices of Housing Director, Student Activities Di- rector, University Center Director and Chaplain's Office. COUNSELING SERVICE The Counseling Service atOglethorpe provides professional assistance to students encountering personal difficulties. The service is available to all students at no cost. Vocational and career planning services are also available. PLACEMENT SERVICE The Career Placement Office serves two main purposes. The first area of assistance helps students find parttime employment while attending Oglethorpe. A bulletin board in front of the Placement Office contains all current job needs, part or full time. The second purpose of the office is to aid graduating seniors in finding employment in the field of their choice. The office keeps contact with many local businesses and industries forthe purpose of arranging employment interviews for seniors. t& -A* IK 30 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY BOARDING All resident students are required to participate in the Uni- versity meal plan. Meal tickets are issued at registration. "O" BOOK The "O" Book is the student handbook of Oglethorpe Uni- versity. Itcontains thorough information on the history, customs, traditional events, and services of the University, as well as all University regulations. This publication provides all the neces- sary information aboutthe University which will aid each student in his adjustment to college life. FINANCING Students and parents desiring to pay expenses in install- ments areadvisedto investigate theCollege Aid Plan, Inc., 1008 ElmStreet, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101; United Student Aid Funds, Inc.; National Defense Education Act Loan Funds; private banking, or other sources. Information may be secured by writing to the Student Financial Aids Officer, Oglethorpe University. Continuing students should complete all arrange- ments well in advance of registration so that they will not be delayed. All balances and new charges are payable at registration. Failure to make the necessary payments at registration will cause the student to lose his place in the University. Students employing the College Aid Plan, or any other source of funds, are not exempted from paying deposits by the deadline dates specified in the University Bulletin. Continuing students are not permitted to register until all previous debts have been cleared with the Business Office. Grades, transcripts, and diplomas are withheld until all accounts, including institutional damages and fines, are paid in full. Students should have sufficient funds to purchase books and supplies directly from the bookstore. WITHDRAWALS Students who find it necessary to drop courses or change courses must secure an approval drop slip from the Registrar. Refunds on withdrawals are made only to students who have 31 invested in the tuition guarantee fund. No other exceptions or provisions are made for refunds. REFUNDS Refunds on all involuntary and voluntary withdrawals will be made only to those students who have subscribed to the tuition guarantee fund. Keys and other college property must also be returned prior to the issuance of refunds. The tuition guarantee fund is the only provision for refunds due to withdrawal or drop- ping of courses. FEES AND COSTS The applicant, upon receipt of notice of acceptance, should forward an advance deposit of $200 by the date specified in the acceptance letter. The deposit will apply against the total charges at the time the student registers for classes for the fall semester. It is not refundable. Continuing resident students are required to pay $200 advance deposit at the time of early regis- tration for the fall term. Registration is therefore contingent upon thedeposit being paid. A $100 advance deposit is required of commuting students. Tuition and Fees $2,186.00 Room and Board 1,000.00 The only standard charges not included in the comprehen- sive fee are the following: 1. STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE: Health insurance is handled separately since it is deductible on personal in- come tax returns. The cost is approximately $29.50 per year. This health insurance is mandatory for all resident students. Payment for this policy is due upon registration in the fall. There is also an optional major medical policy for approximately $ 1 1 .00 per year. 2. TUITION GUARANTEE (in case of withdrawal): The Uni- versity does not provide for any refund of tuition or fees in case of withdrawal (voluntary or compulsory). However, in order to meet needs of students who do withdraw, a Tuition Guarantee Fund has been established. Cost of 32 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY subscribing to this fund is $84.50 for boarding students and $48.00 for day students. (See brochure for refund schedule). There is no other provision for refund. 3. GRADUATING SENIOR: Diploma fee of $15.00. 4. DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A $100.00 damage deposit is re- quired of all boarding students. The damage deposit is refundable at the end of the academic year after any charge for damages is deducted. 5. ACTIVITY FEE: A $40.00 annual student activity fee is charged to all full time students, payable $20.00 each semester. Included in this fee is the yearbook, admittance to all concerts, plays, and events. 6. POST OFFICE BOX:There isan annual rental fee of $3. 00 for a post office box for resident students. The semester tuition, after the $200 deposit has been cred- ited, is due prior to the student beginning classes. The spring payment is due when the student registers for the spring semester. The payment schedule* is as follows: *Dormitory Students Non-Dormitory Students Fall Semester $1,593.00 $1,093.00 Spring Semester $1,593.00 $1,093.00 $3,186.00 $2,186.00 includes room and board PART-TIME STUDENT CHARGES Students who are enrolled as evening or summer school students will be charged on a credit hour basis.* Students enrolled in day classes during the fall and spring semesters will be charged the comprehensive fee on a per hour basis. SUMMER SCHOOL CHARGES Students enrolled in summer school are charged tuition on the basis of part-time students. Room and board is $185.00 per session. A $15.00 laboratory fee is not included in the tuition for students enrolled in lab courses. *Tuition is $ 11 per 3 semester hr. course. .....,:^_ * 18 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY given without such decision, but up to three years of transfer work may be granted with such decision. Acceptable work must be shown on an official transcript and must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. SPECIAL AND TRANSIENT STUDENTS In addition to regular students, a limited number of special and transient students will be accepted. Special students are defined by the University as those not working toward an Oglethorpe degree; they are limited to a maximum of five semester courses, after which they must apply to the admissions office for a change of status to that of regular student or be requested to withdraw from the University Transient students may take a maximum of two semesters of work here, provided that they secure a letter from the dean of their original institution certifying that they are in good standing there and that the original institution will accept for transfer credit the academic work done by the student at Oglethorpe. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All correspondence concerning admissions should be ad- dressed to the Office of Admissions, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia. After receiving the application form, the appli- cant should complete and return it with an application fee of $20; this fee is not refundable. Entering freshmen must also submit the following: letter of reference from a high school counselor or teacher; official transcript of high school work; aptitude test scores; statement of good health. Transfer students must submit the completed application form with the $20.00 application fee (non-refund- able), plus the following: letter of reference from the dean of the college previously attended; official transcript of each col- legeattended; a high school transcript if less than one full year of college work has been completed; and a statement of good health. When a student has completed the application process, the Director of Admissions and the Admissions Committee will review the application. Within two weeks, the applicant will be notified of the committee's decision. If accepted, the student will be required to submit an enrollment deposit to reserve ac- commodations for the next term. Dormitory students must submit a deposit of $200.00; day students-$ 1 00.00. While the deposit ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY 19 is not refundable, it is applicable toward tuition and fees as stated in the acceptance letter. If you have any questions please contact the admissions office (404) 233-6864 or (404) 261 -1 441 . FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS Oglethorpe University provides worthy students with oppor- tunities to obtain assistance in financing their education. These opportunities are provided under conditions which give a rea- sonable guarantee to the applicants and to the University that they will go to those persons best able to benefit from them. The many sources of revenue made available to students are Oglethorpe Merit Scholarships, Basic Educational Opportunity Grant, National Direct Student Loans, United Student Aid Fund Loans, Educational Opportunity Grants and the College Work Study Program. The State of Georgia provides loans, scholar- ships and grants to Georgia residents attending Georgia Private Institutions. The Tuition Plan is available to parents who prefer to pay for tuition and other academic fees on a monthly basis. The loan programs mentioned above provide loans at small interest rates. Except for loans, all assistance funds granted by the Scholarship and Loan Committee are outright gifts to eligible students. Other funds are made available to the Committee by interested persons, groups and business firms from time to time. The Oglethorpe Merit Scholarship Program is unique in that scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit rather than need and are made available to a great many more students than traditional scholarship programs. Oglethorpe Merit Scholarships are awarded in amounts of $500, $700, $900 and $1 ,000 based on the applicant's Scholas- tic Aptitude Test scores. Qualities of citizenship and potential for success are also part of the basis for awarding these scholar- ships. They are renewable annually based on the student's grade point average for the previous year. The J. MACK ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP is an endowed scholarship awarded annually by Atlanta businessman J. Mack Robinson to a deserving student who meets the general qualifi- cations of the Oglethorpe Merit Scholarship Program. Prefer- ence is given to students majoring in Business Administration. For further information regarding application procedures and qualifications contact the Director of Financial Aid and Placement, Oglethorpe University. 20 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS CLASS ATTENDANCE The University recognizes attendance at classes as the re- sponsibility of the student. Students are held accountable for all work missed. The exact nature of absence regulations is determined by each instructor for his own courses. Such reg- ulations are published and distributed by each professor at the beginning of each term. GRADES A letter grading system is used. The range of A-D represents passing work; any grade below D is regarded as a failure. Stu- dents withdrawing from a course before the end of the semester are given a "W" or a "\NF" depending upon the circumstances of the withdrawal. Students who do not meet all the require- ments of a course are given an "I" (incomplete) at the end of the following semester. If the requirements are met by mid- semester of the next enrolled term, the "I" is replaced by a regular grade. If they are not met within this time, the grade automatically becomesan "F" Grade structure and quality points are as follows: A Superior 4.0 B Good 3.0 C Satisfactory 2.0 D Passing 1.0 F Failure 0.0 FA Failure: Excessive absences 0.0 W Withdrawn 0.0 WF Withdrawn Failing 0.0 1 Incomplete 0.0 P Passing (used in special cases) MINIMUM ACADEMIC AVERAGE Though the grade of D is regarded as passing, the University believes that students, in order to graduate, must exhibit more ability than that required by the lowest passing mark. Therefore, a student, in order to graduate from Oglethorpe, must compile an over-all minimum average of 2.2. No student will be allowed to graduate unless this minimum is met. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 21 For the student's own welfare, a graduated system of min- imum averages has been established. Freshmen are required to maintain a cumulative average of at least 1 .8 in their course work; sophomores of at least 2.0 and juniors and seniors of at least 2.2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum requirements for graduation consist of the follow- ing: forty semester courses (or their equivalent for transfer students) totaling at least 120 hours; a cumulative grade average of at least 2.2; and the last four semesters to be spent as a registered student at Oglethorpe. All graduating Seniors must file application for diploma with the University Registrar. DEGREES Oglethorpe offers six degrees to those meeting the neces- sary requirements: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Bachelor of Science in Education and Bachelor of Business Administration, and Masters Degree in Elementary Education. Under the Bachelor of Arts, majors programs are offered in the following areas: Business Administration, Economics, Elementary Education, Secondary Education (with concentrations available in English, General Studies, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies), English, German, History, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psy- chology, Sociology, and Social Work. Under the Bachelor of Science, majors programs are offered in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. Under certain conditions, it is also possible for a student to receive a degree from Oglethorpe under "professional option:' Through this arrangement and in accord with regulations of the University the student may transfer to a recognized professional institution such as law school, dental school, or medical school at the end of his junior year and then, after one year in the professional school, receive his degree from Oglethorpe. Stu- dents interested in this possibility should consult closely with their advisors to make certain that all conditions are met. PROBATION AND DISMISSAL Freshmen who fail to maintain a cumulative average of at least 1.8, sophomores of at least 2.0, and juniors and seniors 22 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY of at least 2.2, are placed on probation for the following term. If during that term they do not substantially improve their scho- lastic average, they will be dismissed from the University. First semester freshmen receiving grades of less than D in all subjects will be dismissed, as will students in the sophomore, junior, and senior classes who fail to maintain at least a 1.0 cumulative average. All students on Academic Probation at the end of the spring semester must attend at least one session of summer school unless exempted for cause by the Dean of the College. STUDENT'S CLASSIFICATION For administrative and other official and extra-official pur- poses, students are classified according to the number of semester hours successfully completed. Classification is as follows: 030 hours Freshman 61-90 Junior 31 60 hours Sophomore 91 above Senior NORMAL ACADEMIC LOAD A normal academic program at Oglethorpe consists of no less than four courses each semester, but generally 5 courses are taken, giving the student a total of 1 2 to 1 6 semester hours each term. Regular students in the day classes are expected to carry a normal load and to pay for a full schedule of courses. Students other than transient and night students taking a re- duced load will pay the rate published by the University. THE DEAN'S LIST Students who earn a minimum average of 3.3 or better in any given semester except the summer term for an academic load of at least five courses are given the distinction of being placed on the Dean's List. DEGREES WITH HONORS Degrees with honors are awarded as follows: for a cumulative average of 3.5, the degree cum laude; for a cumulative average 3.7, the degree magna cum laude; for a cumulative average of 3.9, the degree summa cum laude. t Iff** *V \ . It 11 F: r 25 STUDENT LIFE ORIENTATION At the beginning of each semester, new students will be involved in an orientation program, under the general super- vision of the Dean of Students. Orientation activities are planned to introduce the student to both academic and social life at Oglethorpe. Several traditional activities are also planned so that the parents of new students can become familiar with the personnel and purpose of the University. Orientation group leaders from among the upperclassmen serve as guides and counselors during the period. During the orientation program, the student is assigned to a faculty advisor who aids him in planning his academic program. STANDARDS OF PERSONAL CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY: THE ROLE OFTHE COLLEGE ANDTHE STUDENT Oglethorpe University takes the position that it is deeply concerned with the total development of the individual as a competent student and as a highly responsible citizen both on the campus and in the community. The University's high standards of personal conduct and responsibility are an ex- pression of its confidence in each student's potential as a human being; however, each student must be as willing to ac- cept adult consequences as he is insistent upon being granted adult freedom of decision and action. Unfortunately, neither knowledge and wisdom nor knowl- edge and integrity are synonomous; therefore, a firm grasp of academic studies will not in itself be an assurance that a student is profiting fully from his college experience. Individuals who do not desire to accept either this view of the University's responsibility, or live by its regulations, should not apply to the University for admission. Accepted students who demonstrate their unwillingness to meet standards will be terminated from the University. STANDARDS OF PERSONAL DRESS AND GROOMING Institutions of higher education have their own personal- ities; hence, they have the freedom to select the standards they want for students who voluntarily elect to attend. When a student voluntarily elects to attend Oglethorpe University, a 26 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY private institution, he represents not only himself but also the student body, the University, and in some measure, the commu- nity in which the University has such deep roots. The University takes the position that all students are ex- pected to dress and groom as mature, responsible adults, as ladies and gentlemen. Dress and grooming are expected to be appropriate to the occasion and in keeping with the positions of leadership and responsibility in society. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES All resident students are required to subscribe to the Stu- dent Health and Insurance Plan provided by the University. The University maintains a small campus infirmary staffed by a registered nurse. The infirmary operates on a regular schedule, and provides basic first aid service and limited med- ical assistance for students covered by the student in- surance plan. A physician visits the infirmary twice a week to make gen- eral diagnosis and treatment. In the event additional or major medical care is required, the student patient will be referred to medical specialists and hospitals in the area with which the health service maintains a working relationship. When it is determined that a student's physical or emotional health is detrimental to his academic studies, group-living situation, or other relationships at the University or in the community, he will be requested to withdraw. Re-admission to the University will be contingent upon acceptable verifica- tion that the student is ready to return. The final decision will rest with the University. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Valuable educational experiences may be gained through active participation in approved campus activities and organiza- tions. All students are encouraged to participate in one or more organizations and to the extent that such involvement does not deter them from high academic achievement. Stu- dents are especially encouraged to join professional organiza- tions associated with their interests and goals. Listed below is information concerning Oglethorpe Univer- sity's activities and organizations; T/p ' s w A. I J {AW' *Lw 1 f"ilf mV/ ".A. wHf\<. . y sjk4 ^ ^.* S * S $f i&W W,>^,_ | i TO ' . ' 3 34, i R* . ?* e II in fj*ri IT' II I nn hi 28 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Boar's Head Fraternity-junior and senior men's honorary The Duchess Club-junior and senior women's honorary The Thalian Society-philosophical society The Leconte Society-science honorary Xingu Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta-English honorary Alpha Chi-academic and leadership honorary Alpha Psi Omega-dramatic honorary Sigma Zeta-national science honorary Student National Education Association-preprofessional education association for students preparing to teach Psi Nu Omicron-psychology society Oglethorpe Players-dramatic society FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES University social fraternities were re-instituted at Ogle- thorpe in 1967; sororities followed in 1968. At present four fraternities and two sororities contribute to the Greek system at Oglethorpe. The four fraternities are Chi Phi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Al- pha Epsilon, and Kappa Alpha. The sororities are Chi Omega and Kappa Delta. These social organizations contribute substantially to the spiritual and social betterment of the individual and develop college into a richer, fuller experience. Membership in these organizations is voluntary and subject to regulations imposed by the groups, the University Interfraternity Council, the Pan- hellenic Council, or by the Student Government Association. ATHLETICS Oglethorpe University competes in the following intercol- legiate competition: Basketball Track Crosscountry Soccer Tennis In addition to the intercollegiate competition, a well rounded program of intramural sports is offered and has strong partici- pation by the student body. 29 UNIVERSITY CENTER The University Center is the center of campus social life. It houses the student lounges, television room, recreational facil- ities, snack bar, post office, book store, student activity offices, conference rooms, cafeteria, sorority and fraternity rooms, radio station, and offices of Housing Director, Student Activities Di- rector, University Center Director and Chaplain's Office. COUNSELING SERVICE The Counseling ServiceatOglethorpe provides professional assistance to students encountering personal difficulties. The service is available to all students at no cost. Vocational and career planning services are also available. PLACEMENT SERVICE The Career Placement Office serves two main purposes. The first area of assistance helps students find parttime employment while attending Oglethorpe. A bulletin board in front of the Placement Office contains all current job needs, part or full time. The second purpose of the office is to aid graduating seniors in finding employment in the field of their choice. The office keeps contact with many local businesses and industries forthe purpose of arranging employment interviews for seniors. r. ,&* ^Jy*.*^*' &> 30 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY BOARDING All resident students are required to participate in the Uni- versity meal plan. Meal tickets are issued at registration. "O" BOOK The "O" Book is the student handbook of Oglethorpe Uni- versity. It contains thorough information on the history, customs, traditional events, and services of the University, as well as all University regulations. This publication provides all the neces- sary information about the University which will aid each student in his adjustment to college life. FINANCING Students and parents desiring to pay expenses in install- ments are advised to investigate theCollege Aid Plan, Inc., 1008 ElmStreet, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101 ; United Student Aid Funds, Inc.; National Defense Education Act Loan Funds; private banking, or other sources. Information may be secured by writing to the Student Financial Aids Officer, Oglethorpe University. Continuing students should complete all arrange- ments well in advance of registration so that they will not be delayed. All balances and new charges are payable at registration. Failure to make the necessary payments at registration will cause the student to lose his place in the University. Students employing the College Aid Plan, or any other source of funds, are not exempted from paying deposits by the deadline dates specified in the University Bulletin. Continuing students are not permitted to register until all previous debts have been cleared with the Business Office. Grades, transcripts, and diplomas are withheld until all accounts, including institutional damages and fines, are paid in full. Students should have sufficient funds to purchase books and supplies directly from the bookstore. WITHDRAWALS Students who find it necessary to drop courses or change courses must secure an approval drop slip from the Registrar. Refunds on withdrawals are made only to students who have 31 invested in the tuition guarantee fund. No other exceptions or provisions are made for refunds. REFUNDS Refunds on all involuntary and voluntary withdrawals will be made only to those students who have subscribed to the tuition guarantee fund. Keys and other college property must also be returned prior to the issuance of refunds. The tuition guarantee fund is the only provision for refunds due to withdrawal or drop- ping of courses. FEES AND COSTS The applicant, upon receipt of notice of acceptance, should forward an advance deposit of $200 by the date specified in the acceptance letter. The deposit will apply against the total charges at the time the student registers for classes for the fall semester. It is not refundable. Continuing resident students are required to pay $200 advance deposit at the time of early regis- tration for the fall term. Registration is therefore contingent upon the deposit being paid. A $ 1 00 advance deposit is required of commuting students. Tuition and Fees $2,186.00 Room and Board 1,000.00 The only standard charges not included in the comprehen- sive fee are the following: 1. STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE: Health insurance is handled separately since it is deductible on personal in- come tax returns. The cost is approximately $29.50 per year. This health insurance is mandatory for all resident students. Payment for this policy is due upon registration in the fall. There is also an optional major medical policy for approximately $ 1 1 .00 per year. 2. TUITION GUARANTEE (in case of withdrawal): The Uni- versity does not provide for any refund of tuition or fees in case of withdrawal (voluntary or compulsory). However, in order to meet needs of students who do withdraw, a Tuition Guarantee Fund has been established. Cost of 32 OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY subscribing to this fund is $84.50 for boarding students and $48.00 for day students. (See brochure for refund schedule). There is no other provision for refund. 3. GRADUATING SENIOR: Diploma fee of $15.00. 4. DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A $100.00 damage deposit is re- quired of all boarding students. The damage deposit is refundable at the end of the academic year after any charge for damages is deducted. 5. ACTIVITY FEE: A $40.00 annual student activity fee is charged to all full time students, payable $20.00 each semester. Included inthisfee is the yearbook, admittance to all concerts, plays, and events. 6. POSTOFFICE BOX: There is an annual rental fee of $3.00 for a post office box for resident students. The semester tuition, after the $200 deposit has been cred- ited, is due prior to the student beginning classes. The spring payment is due when the student registers for the spring semester. The payment schedule* is as follows: ^Dormitory Students Non-Dormitory Students Fall Semester $1,593.00 $1,093.00 Spring Semester $1,593.00 $1,093.00 $3,186.00 $2,186.00 includes room and board PART-TIME STUDENT CHARGES Students who are enrolled as evening or summer school students will be charged on a credit hour basis.* Students enrolled in day classes during the fall and spring semesters will be charged the comprehensive fee on a per hour basis. SUMMER SCHOOL CHARGES Students enrolled in summer school are charged tuition on the basis of part-time students. Room and board is $185.00 per session. A $15.00 laboratory fee is not included in the tuition for students enrolled in lab courses. *Tuition is $1 10 per 3 semester hr. course. 33 LIBRARY Oglethorpe University has an air-conditioned library located in Lowry Hall building. It has a large reading-reference room on the first floor, and also an outdoor reading patio on the same level at one end of the building. Student conference rooms are available, as well as individual carrels in the book stack areas. A special area is provided for microfilm materials. The Library of Congress classification system is used in an open stack ar- rangment, allowing free access to all users. The collection contains over 65,000 volumes in books, peri- periodical subscriptions provide a diversified range of current information. There is also a Special Collections room containing collections on James Edward Oglethorpe and Georgia, Sidney Lanier (an Oglethorpe alumnus), Walt Whitman, autographed books, examples of distinguished modern press books, and other unique volumes. The library has the only known contem- porary oil portrait of General Oglethorpe in existence. The library is open seven days a week during the two regular semesters of the academic year. 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