ATLANTA 1990-92 BULLETIN Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from Lyrasis IVIembers and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/oglethorpeuniver9092ogle ATLANTA 1990-92 BULLETIN Directions for Correspondence Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797 (404) 261-1441 General College Policy Academic Policy Admissions Scholarships and Financial Aid Development and Fund Raising Financial I nformation Housing, Ciareer Planning, and Placement Student Records and Transcripts Continuing Education and Evening Classes Public Information and Public Relations Donald S. Stanton President Anthony S. Caprio Provost Dennis Matthews Director of Admissions Anders M. Nilsen Director of Financial .Aid Paul L. Dillingham Vice President for Development John B. Knott, III Executi\e Vice President Janice C. Gilmore Director of the Business Office Donald R. Moore Dean of Communit\ Life Paul Stephen Hudson Registrar John A. Thames Dean of Continuing Education Keimeth B. Stark, Jr. Executive Director of L'niversit^ Com numicat ions Oglethorpe makes no distinction in its admissions policies or procedures on grounds ol age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, or plnsical handicap. 'Fhis Biilldi)! is [Kiblished i)\ the Office oi the Pro\t)st, Oglethorpe L niversitw I'he iniormation included in it is accurate for the 1990-92 academic \ears as of the date of pui)licati<)n. May, 1990. The listing of a course or program in this Biilltini does not, howexer, constitute a guarantee or contract that it will be offered during the 1990-92 academic \ears. Table of Contents University Calendar 7 Tradition, Purpose, and Goals 9 History 14 Buildings and Grounds 17 Admissions 21 Financial Assistance 30 Finances 48 Community Life 53 Academic Regulations and Policies 62 The Curriculum 70 DIVISION I The Humanities 95 DIVISION II History, Politics, and International Studies 109 DIVISION IllScience and Mathematics 115 DIVISION IV Behavioral Sciences 127 DIVISION V Econonrics and Business Administration 135 DIVISION VI Education - Undergraduate and Graduate 145 Board of Trustees 162 President's Ad\'isory Council 164 Alumni Association 166 The Faculty 168 Administration 172 Index 175 Visitors We welcome \'isitors to the campus throughout the \'ear. Those without appointments will find an administrative office open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. In addition, appointments are available on Saturday. To be stue of seeing a particular officer, visitors are urged to make an appointment in advance. All of the offices of the University can be reached b^ calling Atlanta (404) 261-1441 (switchboard), or (404) 233-6864 (Admissions Office). Accreditation Oglethorpe Uni\ersity is accredited b) the C(jmmission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The University's undergraduate and graduate teaching education programs are approved by the Department of Education of the State of Georgia. Institutional Affiliations and Memberships American C^ouncil on Education Association of Governing Boards Association of Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia Atlanta Chamber of Commerce College Board DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Georgia Association of Colleges Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges National Association of Colleges and Universities Business Officers National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities National Institute of Independent Colleges and Universities University Center in (ieorgia University members hold affiliations and memberships in the following profes- sional organizations: American Accounting Association American Agricultural Economics Association American Association for the Advancement of Science American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers American Association of Higher Education American Association of Museums American Association of Physics Teachers American Association of Teachers of French American Association ol University Administrators American Association of University Professors American Chemical Society American Choral Directors Association American Economics Association American Historical Association American Institute of Biological Sciences American Institute of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Chemists American Management Association American Marketing Association American Mathematical Society American Philosophical Society American Physical Society American Ph\ topathological Society American Political Science Association American Psychological Society American Sociological Association American Statistical Association American Translators Association Anglo-American Conference of Historians Association for C^hildhood Education Intern. itioii.il Association for Computing Machiner\ Association for (loiitiiuiini^ Higher Education Association tor Humanist Sociology Association for Student Judicial Ailairs Association for Supervision and (Auriculuni Development Association of Cieorgia Historians Association of Physical Plant Administrators Association of Teacher Educators Atlanta Historical Society Atlanta Press Club, Inc. Atlanta Sales and Marketing Execuli\es College and University Personnel Association College Reading Association Council for Advancement and Sujiport of tklucation Council of Writing Program Administrators Direct Marketing Association Economic History Association English Speaking Union Entomological Society of America European Sleep Research Society Financial Executives Institute Georgia Academy of Science Georgia Association of Accounting Instructors Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Georgia Association of Teacher Educators Georgia College Personnel Association Georgia Council International Reading Association Georgia Historical Society Georgia Honors Council Georgia Music Educators Association Georgia Philosophical Society Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants Georgia Sociological Association International Federation of Choral Music International Reading Association International Society for Metaphysics International Society of Plant Pathology International Studies Association Kagawa Society Mathematical Association of America Medieval Academy of America Metro Atlanta Teacher Educators Metropolitan Atlanta (Council International Reading Association Mid-West Sociological Society Modern Language Association of America Music Educators National Conference National Association of Accoiuitants National Association of Advisers for the Health Professions National Association of Athletics, Marketing and De\elopment Directors National Association of College and Universit\ Business Officers National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences National Association of State Budget Officers National Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Center for Science Education National Council of Teachers of English National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Education Association National Reading Conference National Science Teachers Association National Society of Fund Raising Executives National Systems Programmers Association North American Conference on British Studies North Central Agricultural Economics Association Organization of American Historians Popular Culture Association Progressive Composition Caucus Psychonomic Society Public Relations Society of America Sigma Xi (Scientific Research) Society Society for Developmental Biology Society for Creek Political Ihought Society for Research in Adolescence Society for Research in Child Development Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction Society of International Business Fellows South Atlantic Modern Language Association Southeastern Psychological Association Southern Agricultural Economics Association Southern Association for (College Student Affairs Southern Association of (A)llege and Universitv Business Officers Southern Business Administration y\ssociation Southern Center for International Studies Southern Economic Association Southern Historical Association Southern Political Science Association Southern Sociological Society Southwestern Sociological Society The Federalist Society The Tennyson Society World Trade Club of Atlanta University Calendar Fall Semester, 1990 Sun August 26 Mon August 27 Tue August 28 Wed August 29 Mon Septembers Wed Septembers Fri October 1 9 M-F W-S Mon Mon Tue W-F Sat M-T November 12-16 November 2 1-25 November 26 December 10 December 1 1 December 12-14 December 15 December 17-18 Opening of Residence Halls Orientation and Testing of New Students; Registration of Retiuning Students Registration ot New Students First Day of Classes Labor Day Holiday Last Day to Drop or Add a Course; End of Late Registration Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" Crade Pre-Registration for Spring Semester, 1991 Thanksgiving Holidays Classes Resume Last Da\ of Classes Reading/Preparation Day Final Examinations Final Examinations for Saturday Classes Final Examinations Spring Semester, 1991 Sun January 13 Mon January 14 Tue January 15 Mon January 2 1 Wed Januar)' 23 Fri March 1 Sat March 16 Mon March 25 M-F April 8- 12 Tue April 30 Wed May 1 Th-F May 2-3 Sat Ma) 4 M-W May 6-8 Sat May 1 1 Opening of Residence Halls Registration First Day of Classes Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Last Day to Drop or Add a Course; End of Late Registration Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" Grade Beginning of Spring Vacation (5:00 p.m.) Classes Resume (8:00 a.m.) Pre-Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters, 1991 Last Day of Classes Reading/Preparation Day Final Examinations Final Examinations for Saturdav Classes Final Examinations Commencement Fall Semester, 1991 Sun August 25 Mon August 26 Tue August 27 Wed August 28 Mon September 2 Wed Se)3teniber4 Fri October 18 M-F November 1 1- 15 W-S Nov 2 7- Dec 1 Mon December 2 Mon December 9 Tue December 1 W-F December 1 1 - 13 Sat December 14 M-T December 16- 17 Opening of Residence Halls Orientation and Testing of New Students; Registration of Returning Students Registration of New Students First Day of (Classes Labor Day Holiday Last Day to Drop or Add a Course; End of Late Registration Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" (irade Pre-Registration for Spring Semester, 1992 1 hanksgiving Holidays (Masses Resume Last Day of Classes Reading/Preparation Day Final Examinations Final Examinations for Saturday Classes Final Examinations Spring Semester, 1992 Sun January 12 Mon January 13 Tue January 14 Mon January 20 Wed January 22 Fri March 6 Sat March 14 Mon March 23 M-F April!)- 10 Tue April 28 Wed April 29 Th-F April 30-May Sat May 2 M-W May 4-6 Sat May 9 Opening of Residence Halls Registration First Day of Classes Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Last Day to Drop or Add a Course; End of Late Registration Mid- Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" Grade Beginning of Spring Vacation (5:00 p.m.) Classes Resume (8:00 a.m.) Pre-Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters, 1992 Last Day of Classes Reading/Preparation Day Final Examinations Final Examinations for Saturchn Classes Final Examinations Commencement Coiuses are also offered during sununer sessions. For dates and course olferings, contact the Registrar's OlHce. Tradition, Purpose and Goals Tradition, Purpose, and Goals Oglethorpe derives its institutional purpose from an awareness and apprecia- tion of the University's heritage and from an analysis of the needs of contemporary society. The goals of the educational program and of other component parts of the University are based on this sense of institutional purpose. The Oglethorpe Tradition Three main ideas or models of what higher education ought to be ha\e shaped American colleges and universities. The first is the model of the English college, particularly in the form developed at Oxford and Cambridge in the 18th and 19th centuries. Most of the older institutions in the United States were patterned on the English colleges of that period. Many observers have concluded that this is the finest type of collegiate education produced by Western civilization. The second idea is that of the German university, especially of the 19th century. This model, which has had enormous influence on American universities, stresses professional education (as in medicine and law), graduate study leading to the Ph.D. degree, and specialized research. The German university idea was imported into the United States by Johns Hopkins and other institutions in the last century and has left its mark on every college and university in the country. The third idea or model is that of the land-grant college, a uniquely American institution created by the Morrill Act, passed by Congress in 1862. This model emphasizes large-scale technical education and service to agriculture and industry. It has contributed especially to education in such fields as engineering and agriculture and has been the foundation on which many of the state universities have been built. Oglethorpe University identifies itself with the tradition of the English college. Established in 1835 and named after General James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, the University was patterned on Corpus Christi College, Oxford, General Oglethorpe's ahua dialer. It would be oxerstating the matter to say that Oglethorpe University has been untouched by the other two conceptions of higher education, but it has certainly been shaped principally by the English tradition of collegiate education. What are the distinctive features of that tradition? Hundreds of books have been written on the subject, perhaps the most influential of which is John Henrv Newman's The Idea of a Ihiiivrsity, one of the great educational classics. Brief!)' stated, four characteristics have made this kind of college widely admired: 1. Colleges in the English tradition emphasize broad education for intelligent leadership. They believe that this is a more useful luidergraduate education for the able young person than technical training for a specific job. 2. Colleges such as Oglethorpe stress the basic academic competencies reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning and the fundamental fields of knowledge the arts and sciences. These are essential tools of the educated person. 3. C'lose relationships between teacher and student are indispensable to this type of education. A teacher is much more than a convevor of information the invention of the printing press made that notion of education 10 obsolete. Rather, the most important fmictioii of the teac hei is to stimulate intellectual activity in the student and to piomote his development as a mature person. Factory-like instruction, conducted in huge classes, is the very antithesis of the English tradition. 4. A collegiate education is far more than a coUec tion of academic courses. It is a process of development in which campus leadership o|jportunities, residential life, athletics, formal and informal social functions, aesthetic experiences, and contact with students from other c ultiues, in addition tcj classroom exercises, all play imjiortant roles. Versatility and ability to lead are important goals of this type of undergraduate education. Two other aspects of Oglethorpe's tradition were contributed by Philip Weltner, President of the University from 1944 tcj 195!^. Oglethorpe, he said, should be a "small college which is superlatively good." Only at a small college with carefully selected students and facult\, he believed, could voimg persons achieve their fullest intellectual development through an intense dialogue with extraordi- nary teachers. Thus, a commitment to limited size and supei ior performance are important elements of the Oglethorpe tradition. Purpose: Education for a Changing Society While an institution may take pride in a distinguished heritage, it is also essential that its educational program prepare voung people to function effectixelv in our complex and rapidly changing society. What are the recjuirements of an education intended to inform and enrich lives and careers that will be conducted in the remainder of this century and beyond? Many commentators on contemporary social conditions and future trends agree that the rapidly changing society in which we live places a premium on adaptability. Persons in positions of leadership must be able to function eflectivelv in changing circumstances. Rigid specialization, with its training in current prac- tice, ill prepares the graduate for responsibilities in such a societ\. The broadly educated person, schooled in fundamental principles, is better equipped to exercise leadership in a world that is being transformed bv high technology and new information. This point has been made persuasively by John Naisbitt in the first chapter of his nc:)table book Megatrends. One of the underlying trends he identifies in our society is that "we are moving from the specialist who is soon obsolete to the generalist who can adapt." Oglethorpe emphasizes the preparation c^f the humane generalist the kind of leader needed by a complex and changing society. Our pvnpose is to produce graduates who are broadly educated in the fundamental fields of knowledge and the basic concepts and principles of their disciplines and who are prepared to exercise responsible leadership in public and pri\ate life. The University limits its educational program to the arts and sciences, business administration, and teacher education. It defines its primary role as the conduct of a program of undergraduate education for men and women of above-average ability and traditional college age. In addition, a master's degree in teacher education and programs of continuing education for adults are offered as services to the local community. II Goals Educational programs at Oglethorpe seek to produce graduates who display abilities, skills, intellectual attitudes, and sensitivities which are related to the University's purpose. The core curriculum of general education, which is required in all baccalaureate programs, is designed to develop the following: 1. The ability to comprehend English prose at an advanced level. 2. The ability to convey ideas in writing and in speech accurately, gram- matically, and persuasively. 3. Skill in reasoning logically about important matters. 4. An understanding of the values and principles that have shaped Western civilization and of the methods employed in historical inquiry. 5. A knowledge and appreciation of great literature, especially the great literature of the English-speaking world. 6. An appreciation of one or more of the arts and an understanding of artistic excellence. 7. An acquaintance with the methods of inquiry of mathematics and science and with the results of the efforts of scientists to understand the physical and biological phenomena. 8. An understanding of the most thoughtful reflections on right and wrong and an allegiance to principles of right conduct. 9. A basic understanding of our economic, political, and social systems and of the psychological and sociological influences on human beha\ ior. All undergraduate programs also require the student to develop a deeper grasp of one or more fields of knowledge organized coherently as a major. The student's major may be pursued in a single field, such as biology, economics, or English, or it may cut across two or more traditional fields (as an interdisciplinary or individually planned major). The curriculum and extracurricular life are structured to engender in stu- dents the following: 1. The willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities of leadership in public and private life, including skill in organizing the efforts of other persons in behalf of worthy causes. 2. An inclination to continue one's learning after graduation from college and skill in the use of books and other intellectual tools for that purpose. 3. A considered commitment to a set of career and life goals. 4. An awareness of the increasingly international character of contemporary Hfe and skill in interacting with persons of diverse cultural backgrounds. The graduate program in teacher education seeks to support elementary and middle grades education in the University's neighboring community by providing members of the teaching profession with the opportunitv to enhance their knowl- edge and skills in areas of assessed need. The program enables practicing teachers and other students to achieve career advancement by earning the initial graduate degree in the field of education. Program graduates are expected to ha\e de\ eloped and demonstrated: 1. Familiarity with the scholarly literature in their field of studv. 2. Expertise in appropriate research techniques. 3. The capacity for sustained study and independent thought. 12 The continuing education program enables members of the metropolitan community to pursue their educational goals in a variety of programs and coui ses. Baccalaureate courses selected for adult learners from the regular undergraduate curriculum are offered in the evening and on weekends. Majors and programs of special relevance and interest to those already employed are emphasized to enable program graduates to attain advancement in their careers. Non-credit courses are also offered in the continuing education program in order to provide service to as broad a segment of the community as possible. Courses focused on the goals of personal enrichment and profiessional develop- ment are offered during evening hours. Career advancement goals may be pursued in the non-credit curriculum through a certificate program in management. The success of Oglethorpe alumni and students in their subsequent education, a wide variety of careers, and community life attests to the soundness of this approach to education. 13 History .r-v^ .""^""^^J^ ^^^^ 0^^^^'^!... '*.-"' ^^^v .,9%l||B^Q|^K HHBiik.^^^ X f^*' -*>^>^ ^g|gPI^^^^^^"(|^^^v ^Bb^^x .^j w''^ /T [^& ^BBh W^l ^Hni^ mUi It ^L. r ,;i| ij k-^ fl ^^^^^^i If-fe ' ^ 1 aisi mm . ;^ 1 t 1 m ' / Iw ^ >~ --rr.' ji^ ^ ^^,^-^ History Oglethorpe University was chartered in 1835 and began classes in 1838 on a campus at Midway near Milledgeville, then Georgia's state capital. The new university commemorated in its name Georgia's founder, General James Edward Oglethorpe, who had established the (Colony of Georgia some one hundred vears earlier in order to defend British North America and pro\'ide a new field of economic opportunity for the disadvantaged. Oglethorpe University grew and prospered until 1860, when war caused the suspension of instruction. After the war, the institution relocated to Atlanta, the new state capital. For several years, classes were held in a large mansion house on the present site of the Atlanta Git\ Hall. The University's 20th-century history began with its re-toiniding on a new suburban campus in 1915 by a group of business and civic leaders led by Dr. Thornwell Jacobs and supported by Oglethorpe alumni. The recipient of a generous grant of land on Peachtree Road north of Atlanta, the new Oglethorpe University began classes in September, 1916, as an independent non- denominational institution. A number of new buildings were constructed in the 1920s in the collegiate Gothic style of Oxford's Corpus Christi College, General Oglethorpe's alma mater. Dr. Jacobs guided the development of the Uni\ersitv as President until his retirement in 1944. Under Dr. Jacobs' leadership, the University pioneered in several areas, including education for gifted students and graduate education courses for teachers. Emphasis was placed on intercollegiate athletics, and Oglethorpe had notable teams in football and baseball. The University expanded its program rapidly during the 1920s and sponsored the first educational radio station. Since World War II, and especially during the last decade, Oglethorpe has focused its efforts on the development of a rigorous, coherent undergraduate curriculum in the arts and sciences, business administration, and education that is designed for students of above-average ability and motivation. In addition, a graduate program in teacher education and a variety of continuing education programs for adults have been offered as part of the University's outreach to the community. The University now draws its student body of 1,100 from a wide geographic area. About one half of its students come from Georgia. Substantial numbers are attracted from Florida, the Middle Atlantic States, and the Middle West. In a given year, the student body also includes persons from about twent)-fne other coun- tries. Education at Oglethorpe is intended to be a cosmopolitan and broadening experience. The University has become increasingly selecti\e in admissions, and most of its entering students come from the top ten percent of high school graduates. Special attention has been given to keeping costs of Oglethorpe's educational programs within reason, and the University has received national recognition for providing high quality educational opportunities at moderate cost. The availabilit\ of a variety of financial aid programs also helps to ensure that academically able students from varying socio-economic backgrounds are able to enroll. The University has sought to bring together an outstanding, nationally recruited faculty, dedicated to excellence in classroom teaching and committed to participation in campus life. The leading graduate schools in the country are well 15 represented on the Oglethorpe faculty. The student body is one of the ablest in the Southeast. Looking toward the future, the University will continue to strive to provide an excellent academic program, which prepares men and women to exercise leader- ship in their chosen fields and professions and in community affairs. The Presidents of the University Carlyle Pollock Beman, 1836-1840 Samuel Kennedy Talmage, 1841-1865 William M. Cunningham, 1869-1870 David Wills, 1870-1872 Thornwell Jacobs, 1915-1943 Philip Weltner, 1944-1953 James Whitney Bunting, 1953-1955 Donald Wilson, 1956-1957 Donald Charles Agnew, 1958-1964 George Seward, Acting, 1964-1965 Paul Rensselaer Beall, 1965-1967 Paul Kenneth Vonk, 1967-1975 Manning Mason Pattillo, Jr., 1975-1988 Donald Sheldon Stanton, 1988- 16 Buildings and Grounds Lowry Hall Oglethorpe University Library Lowry Hall houses the University library. Among its outstanding features are a variety of study areas, a large reading-reference room on the first floor, and a viewing/listening room. Individual student conference rooms are available, as well as individual carrels in the book stack areas. The Library of Congress classification system is used in an open stack arrangement allowing free access to users on all four floors. A variety of microform materials are available. The collection of over 85,000 volumes includes books, periodicals, micnjforms, and audio-visual materials. More than 750 periodical subscriptions provide a diversified range of current information. The Japanese collection consists of books in the English language and other materials on Japanese history and culture. The library is a member of the library consortium (jf the University Center in Georgia, a group often college libraries in the Atlanta-Athens area. The library is open seven days a week during the regular academic year. The Emerson Student Center The Student Center is named in honor of William A. and Jane S. Emerson, benefactors of the University. As the hub of campus life, the Emerson Student Center houses a lounge, television area, a student-managed club, a physical fitness facility, the student post office, the student association office, the newspaper and yearbook offices, the cafeteria, the offices of the Dean of Community Life, the Director of the Student Center, the Director of Career Planning and Placement, the Director of Housing, and the Director of Musical Activities. An outdoor swimming pool is adjacent to the building. Lupton Hall Lupton Hall, built in 1920 and named in honor of John 7 homas Lupton, was one of the three original buildings on the present Oglethorpe University campus. It was renovated in 1973 and contains administrative offices and an auditorium with seating for 300 persons. The University Business Office is located on the lower level of Lupton Hall; the Office of the Provost, the Registrar, and the Admissions Office are on the first floor; Offices of the President, Executive Vice President, Develop- ment, University Communications, Public Relations, Alumni .Aifairs, and two lecture halls are on the second floor. The Office of Financial Aid, faciflty offices and a computer laboratory are on the third floor. The cast-bell carillon in the Lupton tower has 42 bells w hich chime the (juarter hours. Phoebe Hearst Hall Phoebe Hearst Hall was built in 1915 in the handsome neo-Ciothic architecture that dominates the Oglethorpe campus. The building is named in honor oi Phoebe Apperson Hearst, the mother of William Randolph Hearst, Sr. KS Il was renovaled in I he lall of 1972 for a classroom and lacultv ollice Ijuildiiig. Most classes, with the exception of science and niadiematics, are held in this ijuilding which is located directly across from Lu|)ton I fall, liie Liiiversil\ Book- store is located on the lower level of the building. The dominant feature of the building is the beautiful dreat Hall, the site (;f many traditional and historic events at ()gielhor|)e. Located on the ground floor of the building is the much-publici/ed (a\ pi of (;i\ ili/.ation. The capsule was sealed on Ma\ 2(S, 1940, and is nol to be o|jened until May 2H, H\\:'i. Goslin Hall Goslin Hall was completed in 1971 and houses the Division of Science. Laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, and lecture halls are located in the building, (ioslin Hall was named in honor of Dr. Roy N. Goslin, the late Professor Emeritus of Physics, for his many years of dedicated work for the college and the nation. A new physics laboratory, made possible by a grant from the Olin Founda- tion, was opened in 1979. All laboratories were renovated in 1985. Traer Hall Built in 1969, Traer Hall is a three-story women's residence which houses 168 students. Construction of the building was made possible through the generosity of the late Wayne S. Traer, Oglethorpe Universit) alumnus of the class of 1928. The double occupancy rooms, arranged in suites, open onto a central plaza cointvard. Goodman Hall Goodman Hall was built in 1956 and reno\ated in 1970, when it was trans- formed from a men's into a women's residence hall. The building contains 26 single occupancy rooms. Upper Residence Hall Complex Five residence halls are situated around the upper quadrangle. Constructed in 1968, four of these buildings house men and one is for women. .\11 rooms on the first and second floors are suites with pri\ate entrances and baths. Faith Hall The Student Health Center and the Coimseling Office are located on the upper level of Faith Hall, together with art studios and lecture rooms. The lower level of Faith Hall houses the maintenance facilitv. 19 R. E. Borough Field House The Dorough Field House is the site of intercollegiate basketball and volleyball, intraminal and recreational sports, and large campus gatherings such as concerts and commencement exercises. Built in I960, this structure underwent major renovation in 1979. The building is named for the late R. E. Dorough, a former Trustee of the University. Athletic Facilities Intercollegiate soccer and intramural softball are played on Anderson Field which is between Hermance Stadium and the field house. The intramural softball field is located behind the upper residence hall complex. Six tennis courts are adjacent to the field house and below them is a six-lane, all-weather reslite track. A student-sponsored physical fitness center is located in the Emerson Student Center. Handicapped Access Oglethorpe University's facilities are generally accessible to physically impaired students. All buildings on campus are equipped with either ramps or ground-floor entry. With the exception of Lupton Hall, the primary classroom and office buildings have elevators to all floors. Appointments with faculty members or administrators with inaccessible offices are schedtiled in accessible areas. Onlv three classrooms are not accessible. When appropriate, classes are reassigned so that all classes are available to all students. All residence halls include accessible housing space. 20 Admissions Admissions The admissions policy of Oglethorpe University is based on an individual selection process. Throughout its history, Oglethorpe has welcomed students from all sections of the 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 applicants who present strong evidence of purpose, maturity, scholastic ability, and probable success at Oglethorpe. Freshman Applicants Admission to the undergraduate division of the University may be gained by presenting evidence of successful completion of secondary school work and by providing the results of the College Entrance Examination Board's Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the results of the American College Testing Program Assessment (ACT). Arrangements to take the SAT or ACT may be made through a secondary school guidance counselor or by writing directly to one of the testing agencies. For SAT write to the College Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, California 90701. For ACT write to American College Testing Program, P.O. Box 451, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. It is to the applicant's advantage to take one of the tests late in the junior year or early in the senior year of high school. Applicants should normally have or be in the process of completing a second- ary school program including appropriate courses in English, mathematics, and/or science, and social studies. While an admissions decision may be based on a partial secondary school transcript, a Hnal transcript must be sent to the Admissions Office by the candidate's school, showing evidence of academic work completed and official graduation. The Oglethorpe application contains a reference form and a list of other materials which must be submitted by the applicant. No application will be considered and acted upon until the items indicated have been recei\ed. Students may choose from early decision and regular decision admissions. Application Procedure All correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to the Office of Admissions, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Ceorgia 30319. After receiving the application form, the applicant should complete and return it with an application fee of $25. Entering freshmen must also submit the following: letter of reference from a high school counselor or teacher; oflicial lianscripl of high school work: and SAT or ACTscores. Transfer students must submit the completed application form with the $25 application fee, plus the following: letter of good standing from the registrar or dean of the college previously attended, official transcript of each college attended, and a high school transcript and test scores if less than one full year of college work has been completed. When a student has completed the application process, the Director of Admissions and the Admissions Committee will review the application. Within two 99 weeks, the applicant will be notified of the committee's decision. It accepted, the student will be required to submit an emollment deposit to reserve accommoda- tions for the appropriate session. Residence hall students submit a deposit of $200, commuters $100. While the deposit is not refundable, it is applicable toward tuition and fees. Early Decision This program allows students for whom Oglethorpe is their first choice to be considered on a priority basis. Completed applications with supporting materials are due on or before December 1. Candidates will be required to certify that they are not applying to any other colleges under an Early Decision plan. Notification on admission b) Oglethorpe will be made on or about December 15. Earlv Decision candidates applying for scholarship or financial aid assistance must file the appro- priate forms b)' January 7. Accepted students will be required to submit their deposits by February 1 and to certify that they have withdrawn applications from other schools. Early Decision students who do not submit their deposit as required will have offers of admission and financial assistance rescinded. Regular Decision Candidates for Regular Decision may submit their applications at any time, although the University will accept applicants after March 1 only on a "space- available" basis. To be considered, freshman applicants should submit a completed application form, high school transcripts, standardized test scores, and recommen- dation(s). Achievement tests, essays, portfolios, or \'ideos are not required for admission purposes, but will be considered if submitted. Interviews and campus \isits are not required but are strongly recommended. If upon re\iew of an applicant's file, it is felt that further information would be helpful (i.e. mid-year grades), the student will be notified. Decisions will be mailed on or about February 1, and afterwards on a rolling basis. Transfer Students Students who wish to transfer to Oglethorpe from other regionally accredited colleges are welcome, pro\'ided they are in good standing at the last institution attended. They are expected to follow regular admissions procedures and will be notified of the decision of the Admissions Committee in the regular way. The same information is required of the transfer student as for the entering freshman, with the following exceptions: High school records, test scores, and reference forms are not required of students having more than one full year of transferable credit. Transfer students must submit transcripts of all current and previous college work. A separate official transcript from each college attended must be received before any action will be taken on the application. Oglethorpe University will accept as transfer credit courses comparable to University courses which are applicable to a degree program offered at 23 Oglethorpe. Since a two-year residence requirement is in effect, students normally may transfer no more than two years of academic work from another institution. In very unusual circumstances and by joint decision of the Provost, the chairman of the division in which the student will major, and the student's adviser, the residency requirement may be reduced. Acceptable work must be shown (m an official transcript and must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Transfer students on prc^bation or exclusion from another institution will not be accepted. Transfer students must have a grade-point average of 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible for admission. Oglethorpe does not accept a "D" grade as transfer credit, unless a student has graduated from an accredited junior college, or a "D" grade is followed by a "C" grade or better in a normal sequence course (e.g.. General Biology I and II). Transfer students who have earned the Associate of Arts degree at a regionally accredited junior college will be awarded two years of credit. The remaining two years of academic credit will be determined by the Pro\'ost in consultation with the Registrar, the appropriate division chairman, and the student. Junior college graduates with strong academic records are encouraged to apply for admission. All financial aid awards and scholarships are open to transfer students as well as freshmen. Oglethorpe Uni\ersity will accept as many as 30 hours of United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) credit. Students with at least six months active military experience may be granted three hours credit for that experience. Students who serve for two years or more may receive six hours credit. International Students Admission to Oglethorpe is open to qualified students from all countries. Students who are able to provide evidence of suitable academic background, adequate financial resources, and seriousness of purpose are eligible to apph. All students from cotmtries where English is not the native language must meet one of the following requirements to be considered for admission: 1. Complete le\el 109 from an ELS, Inc. language center. 2. Score a minimum of 500 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). 3. Score 400 or more on the \erbal section of the InternaticMial Scholastic Aptitude Test. 4. Have a combined 2.30 grade-point average with no grade below a "C^" in two English composition courses from an A.\CR.\0 (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) accredited college or university. International students must take an English composition placement test prior to beginning the first semester of classes. The) will be placed in an appropriate English composition course. The normal sequence of composition courses for students from non-English-speaking countries is: English as a Second Language I and II followed by English Composition I and II. An international studeiu's secondary school credentials are subject to the acceptance criteria stated for his or her countr) in the AACR-AO world education 24 series, governed by the National (^onntii on the Kvalualion olloreign Kcliuational Credentials, 1717 Massac luisetts Avenue, N.VV., Washington, DC 'JOO.'U). All students from nations where Knglish is the iiali\e language niusi have one of the following to be considered for admission: 1. A conil)ined SAT score of 900, with at least 400 on the verbal sec tion. 2. An AC r scoie of at least 21. 3. Above-average scores of the "A" level exannnations in British s)slein schocjls or their eciuivalent in Northern lieland or Scolland. Joint Enrollment Students Students who have attained junior or higher standing in their secondary schools may apply for enrollment in suitable courses offered at the University. Admission to the joint enrollment program will depend upon a joint assess- ment by appiopriate personnel c^f the student's secondary school and by Oglethorpe admissions persoiuiel. In general, the candidate must have the social maturity to benefit from a collegiate experience and possess a "B" or higher grade-point average along with a combined score of 1050 or higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test or its equivalent. A student seeking admission shc:)uld write or call the Joint Enrollment Counselor in the Registrar's Office at Oglethorpe to receive an application. No more than four courses may be taken as a joint enrollment student. Early Admission (Early Entrance) A gifted student of unusual maturit\ whose high school record shows excellent academic performance through the junior year in a college preparatory program, and whose score on a standardized aptitude test are high, may submit his application for admission to the University for enrollment after the junior )ear in high school. The candidate should have the support of his or her parents in writing submitted with the application. A strong recommendation from the high school is expected, and the candidate must come to campus for a personal interview with a senior admissions officer. Special and Transient Students In addition to regular students, a limited number of special and transient students will be accepted. Special students are defined as students not working toward a degree at Oglethorpe. They are limited to a maximum of five courses (15 semester hours). Special students must meet the following rec|uirements: 1. Five years since high school attendance. 2. High school graduate or successful passage of Cieneral Education Develop- ment test. If a special student completes 15 semester hours at Oglethorpe and desires to continue, he or she will automaticalh' be recjuired to apph' for change of status to a degree-seeking student and be subject to the same recjuirements as the degree- seeking student. Exception: Students already holding a bachelors degree from an 25 accredited institution will not be required to change to degree-seeking status unless they desire to work toward another degree at Oglethorpe. Students changing from special to regular status are subject to review by the Admissions Committee. Transient students may take any course offered by the University, provided that they secure permission from their current institution certifying that the institution will accept for transfer credit the academic work done by the student at Oglethorpe. This permission is the responsiblity of the transient student. A letter of good standing or a current transcript must be sent to the Admissions Office before a transient student can be accepted. Non-Traditional Students Admission to Oglethorpe is not restricted to recent high school graduates and transfer students. The University attempts to fulfill its responsibility to the entire community by offering admission to non-traditional students. Students with a high school diploma, or its equivalent, who have not been enrolled in a college or university during the preceding five years are exempt from the regular entrance examination requirements, as detailed under Special and Transient Students. Persons who have never completed an undergraduate degree and wish to resume their study after an extended absence are encouraged to apply. Admission is offered in the fall and spring semesters and summer sessions. Interviews are required to determine the special needs of these students. A study skills workshop is offered as needed to adults who desire to re-enter the academic environment. It includes the following topics: motivation for study, concentration and memory, time management, reading improvement, note taking, and test taking. The University is able to offer admission to non-traditional students by recognizing their strengths in enthusiasm, motivation, and maturity. Post Nursing Admissions Program Students who hold the R.N. degree from an appropriately accredited institu- tion are awarded credit for their arts and sciences courses. To earn a bachelor's degree, the student must complete the core curriculum, a major, and other applicable requirements. Credit by Examination There are two testing programs through which students may earn credit or exemption for required or elective courses. These programs are described below. Any student who has questions about these examinations should consult the Registrar. Up to 60 semester hours of credit will be accepted through these programs. 26 College Level Examination Program CLEP Within the CLEP testing program are two categories. The General Examina- tions cover the areas of English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Science, and Social Science and History. Oglethorpe University does not award credit for the Cieneral Examination in English Composition or Natural Science. Minimum acceptable scores are 500 for each general area and 50 in each sub-total category. The Subject Examinations are designed to measure knowledge in a particular coiuse. A minimum acceptable score of 50 on a Subject Examination is required for credit. The Registrar's Office should be contacted concerning which Subject Examinations may lead to credit at Oglethorpe. CLEP examinations normally are taken before the student matriculates at Oglethorpe. Credit will not be awarded for an examination taken after the student completes his or her first semester at Oglethorpe University. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be earned with acceptable CLEP scores. All students are required to take placement examinations in English composi- tion, mathematics, and foreign languages (if they plan to take a course in a given language) and are placed accordingly. Advanced Placement Program The Universitv encourages students who have completed Advanced Placement examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board to submit their scores prior to enrollment for evaluation for college credit. The general policy of Oglethorpe toward such scores is the following: Academic credit w ill be given in the appropriate area to students presenting advanced placement grades of 3, 4, or 5; neither credit nor exemption will be given for a grade of 2; maximum credit allowed to any student for advanced placement tests will be 30 semester hours. Specific policies are indicated in the chart below. All students are required to take placement examinations in English composi- tion, mathematics, and foreign languages (if they plan to take a course in a given language) and are placed accordingly. 27 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT CHART (Accepted Examination Grades: 3, 4, 5) Semester Hours Awarded Course Equivalents Special Conditions Art Sliidio 3 11.S2 Drawing .") CliSl Art Appreciation Biology AP Exam Grade 4 or 5 AP PLxam Grade 3 8 131L' Cieneral Biology 11 C:352 Biological Science (remaining hom^ general credit in biology) 3 C33'2 Bioloijical Science BioKjgy or premedical students must complete 1311 (ieneral Biokjgy 1. A grade of "A" in 1311 General Biology I and evaluation by the biology faculty are required to exempt 1312 General Biolog)' II. Chemistry i;'>21, L321, 1322. L322 General Chemistr\ 1 &; 1 1 with hibs Computer Science AP Exam 6 Grade 4 or Ft AP Exam Grade 3 3 2541 &:2342 Introduction and Piinciples of (Computer Science 2.541 Introducion to Computer Science Economics G521 Introduction to Economic- English Language & Composition Grade 4 or 5 3 Exam CI 22 Composition 11 Language & Composition Exam Grade 3 Essa\ will be evaluated bv English facullv. il submitted bv student. Literatme &: Composition Grade 4 or 5 3 Exam Licet i\e ('led it Literature .S: Com|j( Grade 3 virion Exam Essav will be e\akiated b\ English facultv. il submitted h\ student. French Language Literature 8 6 1 173, 1 174 Element; 1 1 Music Lheorv Appreciation 3 2131 Music Lheorv 1 CLil Music .\pprecialion Physics Physics B Physics C: 8 10 1311, 1342 (ieneral Physics 1 ^L- 11 234 1 , 2:; 12 College Physics K^^- 11 Spanish Langu.ige Literature 8 1171, 1 172 Eleinentar\ Spanish 1 X.- 1 1 (ieneral nedit in Spanish 28 Campus Visit While not a requirement of the admissions process, the candidate is urged to visit the campus and explore the academic and leadership opportiniities that encompass the Oglethorpe tradition of a collegiate education. Additional information mav be obtained by contacting I he ( )irK c of Admissions (404) 261-1441 or (404) 233-6864. 29 Financial Assistance Programs Oglethorpe University offers a variety of strategies and resources to lower the cost of an Oglethorpe education. All families are urged to complete an approved needs analysis form regardless of their income level. Ihe University's financial aid professionals will then have the information necessary to discuss all options available to parents and students. 1 he approved needs analysis forms (FFS, FAF, Singlefile, etc.) are the common forms by which students may apply for all campus- based programs (Perkins Loans [NDSL], Supplemental Kducational Opp