V E R S "^ I T Y ATLANTA 1992-94 BULLETIN Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from Lyrasis IVIembers and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/oglethorpeuniver9294ogle VERS ATLANTA I T Y 1992-94 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 Information Housing, Career 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 T. Matthews Director of Admissions Pamela S. Beaird Director of Financial Aid Paul L. Dillingham Vice President for Development John B. Knott, III Executive Vice President Janice C. Gilmore Director of the Business Office Donald R. Moore Vice President for Student Affairs Paul Stephen Hudson Registrar John A. Thames Dean of Continuing Education Kenneth B. Stark, Jr. Executive Director of University Communications Oglethorpe makes no distinction in its admissions policies or procedures on grounds of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, or physical disability. This Bulletin is published by the Office of the Provost, Oglethorpe University. The information included in it is accurate for the 1992-94 academic years as of the date of publication, April, 1992. The listing of a course or program in this Bulletin does not, however, constitute a guarantee or contract that it will be ofTered during the 1992-94 academic years. Table of Contents Institutional Affiliations and Memberships 4 University Calendar 8 Tradition, Purpose, and Goals 10 History 15 Buildings and Grounds 18 Admissions 22 Continuing Education 31 Financial Assistance 34 Tuition and Costs 46 Community Life 51 Academic Regulations and Policies 61 Programs of Study 74 The Core Curriculum 90 DIVISION I The Humanities 94 DIVISION II History, Politics, and International Studies 1 1 1 DIVISION III Science and Mathematics 118 DIVISION IV Behavioral Sciences 131 DIVISION V Economics and Business Administration 140 DIVISION VI Education - Undergraduate and Graduate 151 Board of Trustees 169 President's Advisory Council 171 Alumni Association 173 The Faculty 174 Administration 178 Index 182 Visitors We welcome visitors to the campus throughout the year. Those without ap- pointments wall 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 sure of seeing a particular officer, visitors are urged to make an appoint- ment in advance. All of the offices of the University can be reached by calling Atlanta (404) 261-1441 (switchboard), or (404) 364-8307 (Admissions Office). The Admis- sions Office can also be reached by calling (800) 428-4484. Accreditation Oglethorpe University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's degrees and mas- ter's degrees. The University's undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs are approved by the Department of Education of the State of Georgia. Institutional Affiliations and Memberships American Council on Education Association of American Colleges Association of Governing Boards Association of Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia Atlanta Chamber of Commerce College Board Council for Advancement and Support of Education DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Georgia Association of Colleges Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities National Institute of Independent Colleges and Universities Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University Center in Georgia University members hold affiliations and memberships in the following profes- sional organizations: Academic Affairs Administrators American Accounting Association American Agricultural Economics Association American Association for the Advancement of Core Curriculum American Association for the Advancement of Science American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers American Association of Physics Teachers American Association of Teachers of French American Association of University Administrators American Association of University Professors American Astronomical Society American Chemical Society American Choral Directors Association American College Personnel Association American College Unions-International Ameiican Economics Association American Historical Association American Institute of Biological Sciences American Institute of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Chemists American Library Association American Management Association American Marketing Association American Mathematical Society American Museum of Natural History American Philosophical Society American Physical Society American Phytopathological Society American Political Science Association American Psychological Society American Society for Training and Development American Sociological Association Asian Studies Center of Georgia Association for Computing Machiner)' Association for Continuing Higher Education Association for Student Judicial Affairs Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Association for the Sociology of Religion Association of College and University Housing Officers - International Association of Georgia Housing Officers Association of Scholars in Georgia Association of Third World Studies Atlanta Historical Society Atlanta History Center Atlanta Press Club, Inc. College and University Personnel Association College Art Association College Placement Council College Reading Association Committee on Women in Asian Studies Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Council of Undergraduate Psychology Programs Council of Writing Program Administrators Direct Marketing Association Economic History Association English Speaking Union Entomological Society of America European Behavioral Pharmacology Society European Sleep Research Society Financial Executives Institute Georgia Academy of Science Georgia Adult Education Association Georgia Association for Foreign Student Affairs Georgia Association of Accounting Instructors Georgia Association of College Stores Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Georgia Association of Physical Plant Administrators Georgia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Georgia Chrysanthemum Society Georgia College Personnel Association Georgia College Placement Association Georgia Council International Reading Association Georgia Council of Teachers of English Georgia Educational Advancement Council Georgia Historical Society Georgia Honors Council Georgia Middle School Association Georgia Music Educators Association Georgia Philosophical Society Georgia Professors of Middle Level Education Georgia Professors of Reading Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants Georgia Sociological Association German Studies Association International Federation of Choral Music International Reading Association International Society for Metaphysics International Society of Plant Pathology International Time Capsule Society Japan-America Society of Georgia Kagawa Society Mathematical Association of America Medieval Academy of America Metropolitan Atlanta Council International Reading Association Mid-West Sociological Society Modern Language Association of America National Association for Foreign Student Affairs National Association of Advisers for the Health Professions National Association of Basketball Coaches National Association of College Admission Counselors National Association of College and University Business Officers National Association of College Auxiliary Services National Association of College Stores National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics National Association of Educational Buyers National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences National Association of Scholars National Association of State Budget Officers National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators National Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Center for Science Education National Collegiate Athletic Association National Council for the Social Studies National Council of Teachers of English National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Education Association National Reading Conference National Science Teachers Association National Society for Internships and Experiential Education National Society of Fund Raising Executives National Systems Programmers Association North American Conference on British Studies North American Society for Sport History North Carolina Writing Project North Central Agricultural Economics Association Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association Northeastern Political Science Association Planning History Group Progressive Composition Caucus Psychonomic Society Public Relations Society of America Sales and Marketing Executives of Atlanta Sigma Xi (Scientific Research) Society Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy Society for Developmental Biology Society for Greek Political Thought Society for Human Resource Management Society for Neuroscience Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction South Atlantic Modern Language Association Southeastern Association for College Student Affairs Southeastern Association of Housing Officers Southeastern Psychological Association Southern Agricultural Economics Association Southern Association for College Student Affairs Southern Association of College Admission Counselors Southern Association of College and University Business Officers Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Southern College Placement Association Southern Economic Association Southern Historical Association Southern Political Science Association Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology Southern Sociological Society The Federalist Society The Tennyson Socie'ty Urban History Association Wiltshire Record Society University Calendar Fall Semester, 1992 Sun August 23 Opening of Residence Halls Mon August 24 Orientation and Testing of New Students; Registration of Returning Students Tue August 25 Registration of New Students Wed August 26 First Day of Classes Wed September 2 Last Day to Drop or Add a Course; End of Late Registration Mon September 7 Labor Day Holiday Fri October 16 Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" Grade M-F November 9-13 Pre-Registration for Spring Semester, 1993 W-S November 25-29 Thanksgiving Holidays Mon November 30 Classes Resume Mon December 7 Last Day of Classes Tue December 8 Reading/Preparation Day W-F December 9-11 Final Examinations Sat December 12 Final Examinations for Saturday Classes M-T December 14-15 Final Examinations Spring Semester, 1993 Sun January 10 Opening of Residence Halls Mon January 1 1 Registration Tue January 12 First Day of Classes Mon January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Wed January 20 Last Day to Drop or Add a Course; End of Late Registration Fri March 5 Mid-Term; Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" Grade Sat March 13 Beginning of Spring Vacation (5:00 p.m.) S-S March 14-21 Spring Holidays Mon March 22 Classes Resume M-F April 5-9 Pre-Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters, 1993 Tue April 27 Last Day of Classes Wed April 28 Reading/Preparation Day Th-F April 29-30 Final Examinations Sat May 1 Final Examinations for Saturday Classes M-W May 3-5 Final Examinations Sat May 8 Commencement Fall Semester, 1993 Sun August 29 Mon August 30 Tue August 31 Wed September 1 Mon September 6 Wed September 8 Fri October 22 M-F November 15-19 W-S November 24-28 Mon November 29 Mon December 13 Tue December 14 W-F December 15--17 Sat December 18 M-T December 20-21 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" Grade Pre-Registration for Spring Semester, 1994 Thanksgiving Holidays Classes Resume Last Day of Classes Reading/Preparation Day Final Examinations Final Examinations for Saturday Classes Final Examinations Spring Semester, 1994 Sun January 16 Mon January 17 Tue January 18 Wed January 19 Wed January 26 Fri March 1 1 Sat March 19 S-S March 20-27 Mon March 28 M-F April 11-15 Tue May 3 Wed May 4 Th-F May 5-6 Sat May 7 M-W May 9-11 Sat May 14 Opening of Residence Halls and Orientation Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Orientation and Registration First Day of Classes 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.) Spring Holidays Classes Resume Pre-Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters, 1994 Last Day of Classes Reading/Preparation Day Final Examinations Final Examinations for Saturday Classes Final Examinations Commencement Courses also are offered during summer sessions. For dates and course offerings, contact the Registrar's Office. Tradition, Purpose and Goals Tradition, Purpose, and Goals 1^ 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 have 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 agri- culture 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 foun- der of Georgia, the University was patterned on Corpus Christi College, Oxford, General Oglethorpe's alma mater. It would be overstating 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 Henry Newman's The Idea of a University, one of the great educational classics. Briefly 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 undergraduate 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. Close relationships between teacher and student are indispensable to this type of education. A teacher is much more than a conveyor of information the invention of the printing press made that notion of education obso- lete. Rather, the most important function of the teacher is to stimulate intellectual activity in the student and to promote his or her development II 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 collection of academic courses. It is a process of development in which campus leadership opportunities, res- idential life, athletics, formal and informal social functions, aesthetic ex- periences, and contact with students from other cultures, in addition to classroom exercises, all play important 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 to 1953. Oglethorpe, he said, should be a "small college which is superlatively good." Only at a small college with carefully selected students and faculty, he believed, could young persons achieve their fullest intellectual development through an intense dialogue with extraordinary teachers. Thus, a commitment to limited size and superior performance are important ele- ments of the Oglethorpe tradition. Purpose: Education for a Changing Society While an institution may take pride in a distinguished heritage, it is also es- sential that its educational program prepare young people to function effectively in our complex and rapidly changing society. What are the requirements of an edu- cation 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 effectively in changing circumstances. Rigid specialization, with its training in current practice, ill prepares the graduate for responsibilities in such a society. The broadly educated person, schooled in fundamental principles, is better equipped to exercise leadership in a world that is being transformed by high technology and new information. Oglethorpe emphasizes the preparation of the humane generalist the kind of leader needed by a complex and changing society. Our purpose 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 ex- ercise responsible leadership in public and private 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. Goals Educational programs at Oglethorpe seek to produce graduates who display abilities, skills, intellectual attitudes, and sensitivities which are related to the Uni- versity's purpose. The curriculum is designed to develop the following: 12 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 lit- erature 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 behavior. In its dedication to a broad, comprehensive liberal education for each student, Oglethorpe has created a common set of core courses that invites students to be thoughtful, inquisitive, and reflective about the human condition and the world surrounding them. These core courses work together with students' experience in advanced courses in their chosen disciplines to encourage the life-long "habit of mind" that is extolled in Newman's The Idea of a University. Students are thus urged to consider carefully what they see, hear, and read, to examine questions from more than one point of view, and to avoid leaping quickly to conclusions. The central considerations of the Oglethorpe core curriculum are expressed in the form of five questions that have no easy answers: 1. What are our present ways of understanding ourselves and the universe? 2. How do these ways of understanding evolve? 3. How do we deal with conflicts in our ways of understanding? 4. How do we decide what is of value? 5. How do we decide how to live our lives? The Oglethorpe core curriculum initiates and sustains meaningful discussion about matters which are and have been fundamental to understanding the human condition and dealing thoughtfully with its ambiguities. The courses in the core program present a variety of distinct ways of knowing or understanding ourselves and our world. As students become actively engaged with faculty in asking and attempting to answer the central questions raised by the core courses, they will learn to appreciate the life of the mind and to be interested in hearing the variety of voices that have addressed these questions. In an effort to ensure that students encounter such points of view directly, Oglethorpe's core courses are designed to stimulate intensive interaction between faculty and students. The core curriculum provides only a beginning for the investigation of signifi- cant questions. What students have at the completion of the Oglethorpe core pro- gram are not final answers but a multiplicity of ways of knowing and experiencing the world. They walL in addition, be prepared to continue this inquiry on their own. 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 13 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 individ- ually planned major). The curriculum and extracurricular life are structured to engender in students 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 life 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 opportunity 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 have developed and demonstrated: 1. Familiarity with the scholarly literature in their field of study. 2. Expertise in appropriate research techniques. 3. The capacity for sustained study and independent thought. The continuing education program enables members of the metropolitan com- munity to pursue their educational goals in a variety of programs and courses. 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 also are 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 professional development 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 ap- proach to education. 14 History 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 Uni- versity commemorated in its name Georgia's founder, General James Edward Oglethorpe, who had established the Colony of Georgia some 100 years earlier in order to defend British North America and provide a new field of economic oppor- tunity for the disadvantaged. Oglethorpe University grew and prospered until 1860, when war caused the suspension of instruction. After the war, the institution relo- cated to Atlanta, the new state capital. For several years, classes were held in a large mansion house on the present site of the Atlanta City Hall. The University's 20th-century history began with its re-founding on a new suburban campus in 1915 by a group of business and civic leaders led by Dr. Thorn- well 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 University as President until his retirement in 1944. Under Dr. Jacobs' leadership, the University pioneered in several areas, in- cluding 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 cur- riculum in the arts and sciences, business administration, and education that is designed for students of above-average ability and motivation. In addition, a grad- uate 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 25 other countries. Edu- cation at Oglethorpe is intended to be a cosmopolitan and broadening experience. The University has become increasingly selective in admissions, and most of its entering students come from the top 10 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 availability 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 re- cruited faculty, dedicated to excellence in classroom teaching and committed to participation in campus life. The leading graduate schools in the country are well represented on the Oglethorpe faculty. The student body is one of the ablest in the Southeast. 16 Looking toward the future, the University will continue to strive to provide an excellent academic program, which prepares men and women to exercise leadership 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- 17 Buildings and Grounds 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 scheduled in accessible areas. Only 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. Smoking is prohibited in all campus buildings at Oglethorpe University. This includes classrooms, offices, labs, meeting rooms, lounge areas, restrooms, corridors, stairwells, the Library, the Field House, the Student Center, and any other interior spaces in buildings. An exception to the rule is provided for residents in the privacy of their residence hall rooms. Lowry Hall - Philip Weltner Library The Philip Weltner Library is a newly remodeled and expanded facility which includes a formal reading room with an atrium, a glass-enclosed quiet reading room, and an after-hours reading room. In addition, there are numerous study rooms and carrells, as well as an audio-visual room. The Library of Congress classification is used in an open-stack arrangement allowing free access to users on all three floors. The collection of over 95,000 volumes includes books, periodicals, and micro- forms, as well as audio-visual and machine-readable materials. More than 800 periodical subscriptions provide a diversified range of current information. The library has an on-line catalog and a computerized circulation system to aid the library patron. The library is a member of the library consortium of the University Center of Georgia. The library is open seven days a week during the regular academic year. Oglethorpe Museum The Oglethorpe Museum, located on the third floor of the Philip Weltner Library, will open in the fall of 1992, after extensive renovations. The museum, covering 7,000 square feet, has a comfortable environment, created by the intimate spaces of two galleries. It is considered an important cultural addition to Atlanta's growing art scene, drawing thousands of visitors each year. In addition to the permanent collection, three exhibitions are held each year, which focus on realistic, historical and/or international images of art. The museum sponsors a unique, International Artist-in-Residence program, bringing to campus a well-known artist from another country to work in the Faith Hall Art Studios and to hold visiting hours for the students and the public. An exhibition of the artist-in-residence's work can be viewed. The museum is open to the public daily, except Mondays, during the 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 swim- ming pool is adjacent to the building. Lupton Hall Lupton Hall, built in 1920 and named in honor of John Thomas 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 Affairs, and two lecture halls are on the second floor. The Office of Financial Aid, faculty offices and a computer laboratory are on the third floor. The cast-bell carillon in the Lupton tower has 42 bells which chime the quarter hours. Phoebe Hearst Hall Phoebe Hearst Hall was built in 1915 in the handsome neo-Gothic architecture that dominates the Oglethorpe campus. The building is named in honor of Phoebe Apperson Hearst, the mother of William Randolph Hearst, Sr. It was renovated in the fall of 1972 as a classroom and faculty office building. Most classes, with the exception of science and mathematics, are held in this build- ing which is located directly across from Lupton Hall. The University Bookstore is located on the lower level of the building. The dominant feature of the building is the beautiful Great Hall, the site of many traditional and historic events at Oglethorpe. Located on the ground floor of the building is the much-publicized Crypt of Civilization. The capsule was sealed on May 28, 1940, and is not to be opened until May 28, 8113. Goslin Hall Goslin Hall was completed in 1971 and houses the Division of Science and Mathematics. Laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, and lecture halls are located in the building. Goslin 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 Foundation, 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 University alumnus of the class of 1928. The double occupancy rooms, arranged in suites, open onto a central plaza courtyard. 20 Goodman Hall Goodman Hall was built in 1956 and renovated 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, these buildings house both men and women. All rooms on the first and second floors are suites with private entrances and baths. Faith Hall The Student Health Center and the Counseling 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 facility. R. E. Dorough Field House The Dorough Field House is the site of intercollegiate basketball and volleyball, intramural and recreational sports, and large campus gatherings such as concerts and commencement exercises. Built in 1960, this structure underwent major ren- ovation 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 the Oglethorpe soccer field which is located behind the upper residence hall complex. Intercollegiate baseball is played on Anderson Field between Hermance Stadium and Dorough Field House. 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. 21 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. Applicants wishing to enroll in the evening credit program should consult the section on Continuing Education in this Bulletin. 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 pro- viding 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 secondary school program including appropriate courses in English, mathematics, and/or sci- ence, and social studies. While an admissions decision may be based on a partial secondary school transcript, a final 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 consid- ered and acted upon until the items indicated have been received. Students may choose from early decision and regular decision admissions. Application Procedure All correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to the Admis- sions Office, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia 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; official transcript of high school work; and SAT or ACT scores. 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 Ad- missions and the Admissions Committee will review the application. If accepted, the student will be required to submit an enrollment deposit to reserve accommo- dations for the appropriate session. Residence hall students submit a deposit of 23 $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 5. Candidates will be required to certify that they are not applying to any other colleges under an Early Decision plan. Notification on admission by Oglethorpe will be made on or about December 15. Early Decision candidates applying for scholarship or financial aid assistance must file the appro- priate forms by January 5. Accepted students will be required to submit their deposits by February 1 and to certify that they have withdrawn applications from other schools. Earjy Decision students who do not submit their deposits as required will have ofTers 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 videos are not required for ad- mission purposes but will be considered if submitted. Interviews and campus visits are not required but are strongly recommended. If, upon review 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 wall be mailed on or about February 1, and afterwards on a rolling basis. Transfer Students and Transfer Policies Students who wish to transfer to Oglethorpe from other regionally accredited colleges are welcome, provided 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 transfer policies and regulations apply to both day and evening stu- dents. Most financial aid awards and scholarships are available to transfer students as well as first-time freshmen. The same information is required of the transfer student as for the entering freshman, although 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 Oglethorpe. 24 Acceptable work must be shown on an official transcript and must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. 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 on probation 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. Transfer students who have earned an associate degree at a regionally ac- credited junior college will be awarded two years of credit. Junior college graduates with strong academic records are encouraged to apply for admission. Oglethorpe University will accept as many as 30 hours of United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) credit. Students who hold the R.N. credential from an appropriately accredited insti- tution 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 appli- cable requirements. The maximum total number of semester hours that may be transferred into Oglethorpe is 75. A minimum of 45 semester hours must be earned through course work at Oglethorpe in order for an Oglethorpe degree to be awarded, with 30 of the last 60 hours earned in residence (residency requirement). Credits earned at post-secondary institutions accredited by the six regional accrediting bodies (e.g.. Southern, Middle States, New England, etc.. Associations) will be accepted in day and evening programs. Courses taken at schools accredited by national crediting bodies (e.g.. Associ- ation of Independent Schools and Colleges, American Association of Bible Colleges, etc.) may be credited. In these cases, division chairs in whose areas the courses relate will receive from the Dean of Continuing Education the student's transcript, an actual catalog course description provided by the student, and a syllabus for the course provided by the student. Division chairs will determine whether or not courses are to receive transfer credit. Courses recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) may be credited by the Dean of Continuing Education and the Registrar. Programs not recognized by ACE will not be given credit. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be earned through College Level Ex- amination Program (CLEP tests). Maximum credit for Advanced Placement tests (AP testing) is also 30 semester hours. Please consult the section. Credit by Ex- amination, on the following pages. In all cases, only 75 semester hours may be earned outside of Oglethorpe University through any of the means described above. At least 45 semester hours must be earned in course work for which Oglethorpe credits are granted. A minimum of 15 semester hours of a major must be in course work taken at Oglethorpe University (for teacher education majors, please refer to Division VI requirements in this Bulletin) . A minimum of nine semester hours of a minor must be in course work taken at Oglethorpe. For education majors, these requirements must be fulfilled before student teaching. 25 International Students Admission to Oglethorpe is open to qualified students from all countries. Stu- dents who are able to provide evidence of suitable academic background, adequate financial resources, and seriousness of purpose are eligible to apply. All students from countries where English is not the native language must meet one of the following requirements to be considered for admission: 1. Complete level 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 verbal section of the International Scholastic Aptitude Test. 4. Have a combined 2.3 grade-point average with no grade below a "C" in two English composition courses from an AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) accredited college or uni- versity. International students must take an English composition placement test prior to beginning the first semester of classes. They will be placed in an appropriate English composition course. The normal sequence of composition courses for stu- dents from non-English-speaking countries is: English as a Second Language I and II followed by Analytical Writing. An international student's secondary school credentials are subject to the ac- ceptance criteria stated for his or her country in the AACRAO world education series, governed by the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036. All students from nations where English is the native language must have one of the following to be considered for admission: 1. A combined SAT score of 900, with at least 400 on the verbal section. 2. An ACT score of at least 21. 3. Above-average scores on the "A" level examinations in British system schools or their equivalent in Northern Ireland or Scotland. 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 ajoint assessment by appropriate personnel of the student's secondary school and by Oglethorpe ad- missions personnel. 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 should 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 ajoint enrollment student. Early Admission (Early Entrance) A gifted student of unusual maturity 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 or her 26 application for admission to the University for enrollment after the junior year in high school. The candidate should have the support of his or her parents in writing submitted wath 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. Transient Students Transient students may take any course offered by the University, provided that they secure permission from their current institution certifying that the insti- tution 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. Credit by Examination There are two testing programs through which students may earn credit for required or elective courses. Any student who has questions about these examina- tions should consult with the Registrar. No more than 30 semester hours of credit will be accepted from each of the programs described below. 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 General Examinations in English Composition, Natural Science, Mathematics, or Social Science and History. 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 course. A minimum acceptable score of 50 on a Subject Examination is required for credit. The Oglethorpe Regis- trar should be contacted concerning which Subject Examinations may lead to credit at Oglethorpe. CLEP examinations normally are taken before the student matriculates at Oglethorpe. Only under special circumstances will credit be awarded for an ex- amination taken after the student completes his or her first semester at Oglethorpe University. A maximum of three semester hours will be awarded for each exami- nation. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be earned with acceptable CLEP scores. All students are required to take placement examinations in English compo- sition, mathematics, and foreign languages (if they plan to take a course in a given language) and are placed accordingly. Advanced Placement Program The University 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 Ogle- thorpe toward such scores is the following: Academic credit will be given in the 27 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 which follows. All students are required to take placement examinations in English compo- sition, mathematics, and foreign languages (if they plan to take a course in a given language) and are placed accordingly. 28 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT CHART (Accepted Examination Grades: 3, 4, 5) AP Exam Semester Hours Awarded Course Equivalents Special Conditions Art Studio History 1182 Drawing C181 Art and Culture Biology C352 Natural Science: The Biological Sciences Completion of 1311 General Biology I with a grade of "A" and favorable evaluation by the biology faculty required for four additional semester hours credit and exemption from 1312 General Biology n. Chemistry C35I Natural Science: The Physical Sciences Computer Science Grade 4 or 5 6 Grade 3 3 Economics English Language & Composition Grade 4 or 5 Language & Composition Grade 3 Literature & Composition Grade 4 or 5 Literature & Composition Grade 3 History American European 2541, 2542 Introduction to & Principles of Computer Science 2541 Introduction to Computer Science 1521 Introduction to Economics EHective credit Elective Credit Essay will be evaluated by English faculty, if submitted by student. Essay will be evaluated by English faculty, if submitted by student. French Language Literature 8 6 1173, 1 174 Elementary Frenchl&n General credit in French German Language Literature 8 6 1 1 75, 1 1 76 Elementary German I & 11 General credit in German Government 3 1222 Introduction to Politics 6 2216, 2217 American History to 1865 & Since 1865 3 C212 The West and the Modern World Latin 8 General credit in Latin Mathematics Calculus AB Calculus BC 3 6 1335 Calculus I 1335, 1336 Calculus I & II Music Theory Appreciation 3 3 2131 Music Theory I CI31 Music and Culture 29 Physics Physics B Physics C 8 1341, 1342 General Physics I & U 10 2341,2342 College Physics I & n 3 C351 Natural Science: The Physical Sciences Spanish Language Literature 1171, 1172 Elementary Spanish I & 11 General credit in Spanish Campus Visit While not a requirement of the admissions process, the candidate is urged to visit the campus and explore the academic and leadership opportunities that en- compass the Oglethorpe tradition of a collegiate education. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office, (404) 364-8307 in the Atlanta calling area or (800) 428-4484 from other locations. 30 Continuing Education Oglethorpe University's Division of Continuing Education offers a variety of educational opportunities to adults in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Included are credit courses in the liberal arts and business, non-credit courses, and educational experiences designed to meet the specific needs of employers, organizations, and members of vocational groups. All correspondence concerning admission to the Continuing Education Pro- gram should be addressed to the Office of Continuing Education, Oglethorpe Uni- versity, 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797. The telephone number for the Continuing Education Office is (404) 364-8383. Degree Program An evening-weekend credit program serves two groups: those who wish to take a limited number of courses for special purposes and those who desire to earn baccalaureate degrees. Degree programs are offered in accounting, business admin- istration, business administration and computer science, business administration and behavioral science, and the individually planned major. Classes meet two nights a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) or on Saturday morn- ings. The academic year is divided into three full sessions fall, spring, and summer and an abbreviated session in May. To qualify for the special tuition rates offered to continuing education students, a student must take all courses in the evening or on Saturdays. Admission as a Regular Degree Student In order to be admitted as a regular degree student in the Continuing Edu- cation Program, a student must: 1. Be at least 21 years of age. 2. Have graduated from high school or have passed the General Education Development test. 3. Obtain transcripts from all colleges attended and have at least a 2.3 cumulative grade-point average on all college work attempted in the 'ast two years. 4. Demonstrate English language proficiency if he or she is an international student. Admission as a Transfer Student Please refer to Transfer Students and Transfer Policies in the Admissions sec- tion of this Bulletin. Admission as a Transient Student Please refer to Transient Students in the Admissions section of this Bulletin. 32 Admission as a Special Student Students who wish to take a limited number of courses for a special purpose or who would like to try college before committing to a degree program, may apply as a special student. A special student may take up to five courses without having to obtain transcripts from high school or other colleges previously attended. All courses taken as a special student can be transferred to another college or be applied to an Oglethorpe degree program. In order to be admitted as a special student in the Continuing Education Program, a student must: 1. Be at least 21 years of age. 2. Have graduated from high school or have passed the General Education Development test. 3. Be eligible to return to any college or university which he or she has attended in the last two years. 4. Demonstrate English language proficiency if he or she is an international student. Credit by Examination Please refer to Credit by Examination in the Admissions section o[ this Bulletin. Non-Degree Program The Division of Continuing Education serves as the University's community service arm, providing non-credit courses for adults. The two non-credit programs are the Learn and Live courses for personal enrichment, and the Certificate in Management Development program offered in cooperation with the American Man- agement Association Extension Institution. Classes meet on weekday evenings and Saturdays in fall and spring semesters and summer sessions. Human Resources Development Training needs of business, industry, government, and vocational groups in the north Atlanta area are met through individually-designed seminars, workshops, and conferences. Emphasis is placed on training for managers, with a Certificate in Management awarded to individuals who complete the prescribed course of study. Additional information is available from the Dean of Continuing Education. 33 Financial Assistance Programs Oglethorpe University offers a variety of strategies and resources to lower the cost of an Oglethorpe education. Both need-based aid and awards based on academic achievement are available. All families are urged to complete an approved needs- analysis form regardless of their income level. The University's financial aid profes- sionals will then have the information necessary to discuss all options available to parents and students. The 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 Educational Opportunity Grants, College Work-Study), and at the same time, apply for the Pell Grant, the Stafford Loan, as well as the Georgia Incentive Grant, if a resident of Georgia. After filing the needs- analysis form, the student will receive an acknowledgement from the processor plus a Student Aid Report for the Pell Grant Program. When the Student Aid Report is received, it should be forwarded to the Office of Financial Aid. A financial aid package may include assistance from any one or more of the following sources: James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarships provide tuition, room and board for four years of undergraduate study, if scholarship criteria continue to be met. Recipients are selected on the basis of an academic competition held on campus in the spring of each year. Students must be nominated by their secondary schools, must have a combined SAT score of at least 1250 (ACT 29), a 3.6 or higher cu- mulative academic grade-point average, and a superior record of leadership in ex- tracurricular activities either in school or in the community. Applications must be received by mid-December. Oglethorpe Scholars Awards (OSA) Scholarships based on achievement are available to students with superior academic ability. A fundamental aim of Ogle- thorpe University is to prepare students for leadership roles in society. One way of promoting this purpose is to give special recognition to students who demonstrate superior academic abilities as undergraduates. Scholarships range upwards from $1,500 to $8,000. Recipients of funds from this program are expected to maintain specified levels of academic achievement and make a contribution to the Oglethorpe community. Each award is for one year but can be renewed on the basis of an annual evaluation of academic and other performance factors by the Director of Financial Aid. Oglethorpe on-campus employment will be provided to students who dem- onstrate exceptional work experience and skills. The number of positions may vary each year. Students should complete the College Employment Application in addition to the approved needs-analysis form. College Work-Study Program (CWSP) permits a student to earn part of his or her educational expenses. The earnings from this program and other financial aid cannot exceed the student's financial need. Students eligible for this program work part time on the Oglethorpe campus. Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) is available for Georgia resi- dents who attend full time and seek their degrees at Oglethorpe. The program was established by an act of the 1971 Georgia General Assembly. The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority defines the program in this way: "The purpose of the Act is to provide tuition assistance to Georgia resident students who are desirous 35 of pursuing their higher education goals in a private Georgia college or university but find the financial cost prohibitive due primarily to high tuition of these edu- cational institutions in comparison to public schools which are branches of the University System of Georgia." All students must complete a yearly application and verify their eligibility for the grant. In the 1991-92 school year, this grant was $794 per academic year. Financial need is not a factor in determining eligibility. A separate application is required. Georgia Incentive Grant (GIG), as defined by the Georgia Student Finance Authority, is a "program created by an act of the 1974 Georgia General Assembly, in order to establish a program of need-based scholarships for qualified Georgia residents to enable them to attend eligible post-secondary institutions of their choice within the state." The scholarship awards are designed to provide only a portion of the student's resources in financing the total cost of a college education. Application requires the student to complete an approved needs-analysis form and to send the information to Oglethorpe and the Georgia Student Finance Authority. Pell Grant is a federal aid program intended to be the floor in financial assis- tance. Eligibility is based upon a family's financial resources and a rationing formula published by the government. Application for this program may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid or from a high school guidance office. This aid is administered in the form of non-repayable grants. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) do not require repayment. The size of the grant depends on the need of the individual recipient. Perkins Loans (NDSL), are long-term, low-cost educational loans to students who have demonstrated need for such assistance. No interest is charged and re- payment is deferred while the borrower continues as a half-time student. Interest is charged at a five percent annual rate beginning nine months after the borrower's education ends. These loans are available to students who show a demonstrated financial need by applying with an approved needs-analysis form. Students who elect to serve in the Peace Corps, who volunteer under Title 1 - Part A of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act, serve as a full-time volunteer in a similar tax-exempt or- ganization or in the Armed Forces of the United States may be exempt from interest charges and repayment for three years. Cancellation benefits may be received by teaching in "low income" areas that are designated by the Secretary of Education for teaching disabled children and in Head Start Programs. Stafford Loans are long-term loans available through banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions. Students must submit the approved needs-analysis form as well as a separate loan application. Parent Loans for Undergraduate/Graduate Students and Supplemental Loans for Students are relatively long-term loans available through banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions. Parents desiring to seek a loan from this program should consult with the Office of Financial Aid for additional information. Ty Cobb Educational Foundation Scholarship Program. Students who are residents of Georgia and who have completed at least one year of "B" quality or higher work in an accredited college are eligible to apply for Ty Cobb Scholarships. Applications from undergraduate students who are married will not be considered. Special Note: Dual-degree students in art and engineering may not use Ogle- thorpe assistance to attend other institutions. Additional information may be secured from the Office of Financial Aid. 36 Eligibility for Federal Student Aid Applicants for a Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Supplemental Educational Oppor- tunity Grant, College Work-Study, Stafford Loan, Parent Loan, or Supplemental Loan for Students must meet the following criteria: 1. Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident. 2. Be enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 hours) in a regular degree-seeking program. 3. Maintain "satisfactory progress" in the course of study. Satisfactory progress means that a student must earn 24 semester hours each 12 months in order to continue receiving financial aid. Part-time stu- dents must complete a percentage of 24 hours each year. For example, half- time students must complete 12 semester hours. Students who have not made satisfactory progress may re-establish their eli- gibility by earning the required 24 hours and obtaining the cumulative grade-point average required. All applicants who re-establish their eligibility must have an ap- pointment with the Director of Financial Aid prior to receiving financial aid again. In addition, students must remain in good standing. The following standards are used to determine good standing: Years to Complete (B< isec on full-time Number of Hours Completed Grade-Point Ave rage en rollment) 0-24 1.50 1 25-35 1.50 2 36-48 L75 2 49-60 L75 3 61-72 2.00 3 73-96 2.00 4 97-120 2.00 5 If, at the end of the spring semester, the Director of Financial Aid determines that a student has not met the foregoing standards, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation for the fall semester and encouraged to enroll in summer session courses at Oglethorpe to make up any deficiency and maintain eligibility. If at the end of the summer session the student's cumulative grade-point average is in compliance with the relevant standard, the student will not be placed on pro- bation during the fall. Financial assistance may be continued in spite of non-com- pliance with eligibility standards if a student's appeal to the Admissions and Financial Aid Committee is accepted or if the Provost determines that the student has made progress during the fall semester. Probation may be continued for one additional semester. If the student does not meet the relevant standards by the end of the fall semester, and all appeals are denied, financial assistance will be termi- nated. 4. May not be in default on a student loan or obligated to pay a refund on a previous federal program. 5. Establish financial need by filing an approved needs-analysis form. 6. Be an undergraduate student who has not previously received a bachelor's degree. Graduate students may apply for financial aid from the Perkins Loan or College Work-Study Programs. 7. May not be a member of a religious community, society, or order who by direction of his or her community, society, or order is pursuing a course of study at Oglethorpe, and who receives support and maintenance from his or her community, society, or order. 37 Application Procedure Students applying for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant submit a sepa- rate application which may be obtained from a high school counselor or the Office of Financial Aid. Students applying for an Oglethorpe Scholars Award must complete an Ogle- thorpe Scholars Award application from the Office of Financial Aid. The application procedure for the Pell Grants Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and College Work-Study Program is as follows: 1. Apply and be admitted as a regular student. 2. File an approved needs-analysis form no later than May 1, indicating that Oglethorpe University should receive a copy. 3. Upon receipt of the Student Aid Report for the Pell Grant Program, send it to the Office of Financial Aid. 4. If eligible for a Stafford Loan, a separate application must be submitted. 5. Upon receipt of an official award letter, students must notify the Office of Financial Aid of their plans for enrollment and reserve housing by submit- ting their advance deposit. The application procedure for all other assistance programs may be obtained by contacting the Office of Financial Aid. Payment of Awards All awards, except College Work-Study earnings, Stafford Loans and Supple- mental Loans for Students, are disbursed to students by means of a direct credit to their account. Each semester transfer is dependent upon final approval of the Director of Financial Aid. Each student must acknowledge receipt of the awards prior to their being credited to a student's account. Only when a student's file is complete can aid be transferred to the account. Renewal of Awards Renewal applications for all programs are available from the Office of Financial Aid. Students must meet the eligibility requirements indicated above and file the appropriate applications for each program. Deadline for receipt of a completed financial aid file is May 1. Applicants whose files become complete after this time will be considered based upon availability of funds. Applicants for renewal of Georgia Tuition Equalization Grants must file no later than the last day to register for each semester (end of Drop/Add). For renewal of the Oglethorpe Scholars Award, at the end of the fall semester, freshmen must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average; sophomores, a 2.3 average; and juniors, a 2.6 average. A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher is required for renewal of a tuition-only scholarship. A 3.2 or higher average is required for renewal of a scholarship which covers tuition, room, and board. Students who fail to meet the cumulative grade-point average requirement may attend Oglethorpe's summer school program in order to make up deficiencies. 38 Courses taken elsewhere will not affect the cumulative grade-point average at Oglethorpe. Students who fail to meet the published criteria for reasons beyond their control may submit a written appeal to the Admissions and Financial Aid Committee. If the student does not submit an appeal or if it is denied, the student in good academic standing will be eligible for a grant which will equal 75 percent of his or her original scholarship award. The student must enroll as a full-time day student in order to receive the grant. Once the student again has met the Oglethorpe Scholars Award criteria, the full value of the OSA award will be reinstated for the next term in attendance as a full-time day student. In addition to the cumulative grade-point average requirement, freshmen also must have earned at least 14 semester hours of credit in the fall semester. All other students must earn at least 29 semester hours during the current academic year. Students who are deficient in the number of hours required may attend summer school at any institution, pending approval from their academic adviser and Og- lethorpe's Registrar. Students also have the option of submitting a written appeal to the Admissions and Financial Aid Committee. Renewal applications for all scholarship programs must be filed in the Financial Aid Office by February 1. Award notifications will be mailed to students during the month of March. Endowed Scholarships Oglethorpe offers special awards in recognition of outstanding achievement. Students need not apply for these scholarships as all applicants are considered for these awards. The Ivan Allen Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by a grant from The Allen Foundation, Inc., of Atlanta, in memory of Ivan Allen, Sr., who was a Trustee of the University for many years and General Chairman of the first major fund-raising campaign. The Ivan Allen family and Foundation are long-time bene- factors of the University. Ivan Allen scholars are to be from the Southeast and have at least a 3.2 grade-point average and leadership ability, as well as financial need. The Marshall A. and Mary Bishop Asher Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by the Asher family in 1988. Both Mr. and Mrs. Asher are alumni (classes of 1941 and 1943 respectively) and both served for many years as Trustees of the University. The scholarship is awarded to a superior student in science. The Earl Blackwell Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Earl Blackwell, distinguished publisher, playwright, author, and founder of Celebrity Services, Inc., headquartered in New York. The scholarship is awarded to deserving students with special interest in English, journalism, or the performing arts. Mr. Blackwell is a 1929 graduate of the University. The Allen A. and Mamie B. Chappell Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually based upon academic achievement. This award is made possible through the generosity of the late Allen A. Chappell, a long-time Trustee of the University. The Dondi Cobb Endowed Scholarship is in memory of Dondi Cobb who was a student of Oglethorpe during the 1976-77 academic year. The award is given to a student who has an interest in athletics and who is a freshman or sophomore in his or her first year at Oglethorpe. 39 The Miriam H. and John A. Conant Endowed Scholarship Fund was estab- lished by Mr. and Mrs. John A. Conant. The Conants are long-time benefactors of Oglethorpe, and Mrs. Conant serves as a Trustee of the University. Scholarships are awarded annually to superior students with leadership ability. Michael Archangel Corvasce Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Corvasce of Hauppauge, New York, and friends in memory of Michael Archangel Corvasce, class of 1979. The scholar- ship recipient will be selected anually from the three pre-medical students who have the highest cumulative grade-point average through their junior years and plan to attend an American medical school. This scholarship, which perpetuates Michael Archangel Corvasce's interest in Oglethorpe and medicine, will take into consid- eration the moral character of the candidates as well as their academic qualifica- tions. The Estelle Anderson Crouch Endowed Scholarship is the first of three scholarships given by Mr. John W. Crouch, class of 1929, and a Trustee of the University. This scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Crouch, the mother of John Thomas Crouch, class of 1965. Mrs. Crouch died in 1960. It is awarded annually without regard to financial need to students who have demonstrated high academic standards. The Katherine Shepard Crouch Endowed Scholarship is a scholarship given in memory of Mrs. Crouch by Mr. John W. Crouch and is awarded annually based upon academic achievement. The Cammie Lee Stow Kendrick Crouch Endowed Scholarship, the third scholarship endowed by Mr. Crouch, is awarded annually based upon academic achievement, in honor of his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Crouch were classmates at Ogle- thorpe and graduates in the class of 1929. The Karen S. Dillingham Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Dillingham in loving memory of their daughter. Mr. Dillingham is a former Trustee and later served for several years as a senior ad- ministrator of the University. The scholarship is to be awarded each year to an able and deserving student. The R. E. Dorough Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by a gift from Mr. Dorough's estate. Scholarships from this fund are awarded to able and deserving students based on the criteria outlined in his will. Mr. Dorough was a former Trustee of the University. The William A- Egerton Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1988. Professor Egerton was a well-liked and highly respected member of the Oglethorpe faculty from 1956 to 1978 and influenced the lives of many students. Alumni Franklin L. Burke '66, Robert B. Currey '66, and Gary C. Harden '69, donated the initial funcls and were especially helpful in encouraging other alumni and friends to assist in establishing this endowed scholarship fund in memory of Professor Egerton. The scholarship will be awarded to a student with a strong academic record and demonstrated leadership skills who is majoring in business administration. The Ernst & Young Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by a gift from this accounting firm. Scholarship preference will be given to superior students who are majoring in accounting. The Henry R. "Hank" Frieman Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Frieman, class of 1936. An outstanding athlete during his college days at 40 Oglethorpe, Mr. Frieman spent a career in coaching. He is a member of the Oglethorpe Athletic Hall of Fame. This scholarship is awarded annually based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, demonstrated need, and a special in- terest in sports. The Charles A. Frueauff Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by grants from the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation of New York. Scholarship prefer- ence will be given to able and deserving students from middle-income families who do not qualify for governmental assistance. The criteria for selection also include academic ability and leadership potential. The Lu Thomasson Garrett Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Lu Thomasson Garrett, class of 1952, and a Trustee Emerita of the Uni- versity. Preference for awarding scholarships from this fund will be given to students who meet the criteria for an Oglethorpe Scholars Award and are majoring in ed- ucation or business administration. The Georgia Power Company Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by a grant from the Georgia Power Company. The fund provides scholarship support for able and deserving students from Georgia. Georgia Power Scholars are to have at least a 3.2 grade-point average and leadership ability, as well as financial need. The Bert L. and Emory B. Hammack Memorial Scholarship is one of two scholarships established by gifts from their brother, Mr. Francis R. Hammack, class of 1927. This scholarship, established in 1984, is awarded annually to a senior class student majoring in science or mathematics, who is a native of Georgia and had the highest academic grade-point average of all such students who attended Oglethorpe University in their previous undergraduate years. The Francis R. Hammack Scholarships, established in his own name in 1990, is the third endowed financial assistance program by Mr. Hammack, class of 1927. It is to be awarded annually to a needy but worthy student who is a native of Georgia, a junior class member majoring in English, and who has attended Oglethorpe University in his or her previous undergraduate years. The Leslie U. and Ola Ryle Hammack Memorial Scholarship was estab- lished in 1985 in memory of his parents by Francis R. Hammack, class of 1927. It is awarded annually to a junior class student, working toward the Bachelor of Busi- ness Administration degree, who is a native of Georgia and who had the highest academic grade-point average of all such students who attended Oglethorpe University in their previous undergraduate years. The PDM Harris Endowed Scholarship was established in 1990 by Trustee Hollis L. Harris. This scholarship is granted to a deserving student who is studying art and demonstrates talent in that field. The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student who has attained exceptional academic achievement. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation, New York, established the endowment to provide this scholarship in honor of Mr. Hearst, one of the benefactors of Oglethorpe University. The Anna Rebecca Harwell Hill and Frances Grace Harwell Endowed Scholarship is a scholarship endowed by the late Mrs. Hill, an Oglethorpe graduate in the class of 1930, and is awarded annually to a student who has met the require- ments of the Oglethorpe Scholars Award. The George A- HoUoway, Sr., Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by a bequest from the estate of the late Dr. George A. HoUoway, Sr., a physician 41 and a graduate of the class of 1928. The scholarship is awarded each year to an outstanding and deserving student who is preparing to enter the field of medicine. The Ira Jarrell Endowed Scholarship was established in May, 1975, to honor the late Dr. Jarrell, former Superintendent of Atlanta Schools and an Oglethorpe graduate. It is awarded annually in the fall to a new student who is a graduate of an Atlanta public high school and who is studying in the field of teacher education. Should there be no eligible applicant, the award may be made to an Atlanta high school graduate in any field, or the University may award the scholarship to any worthy high school graduate requiring assistance while working in the field of teacher education. The Elliece Johnson Endowed Memorial Scholarship, endowed by the late Mrs. Earl Crafts in memory of her sister, is awarded to a woman student who best exemplifies the highest ideals of a teacher. The award is made to a student majoring in education and the humanities and is based on financial need, academic standing, and dedication of purpose. The Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by the Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation of Atlanta. Schol- arship assistance will be provided for able and deserving students from the Southeast who have at least a 3.2 grade-point average and leadership ability, as well as financial need. The fund was established to perpetuate the interest in higher education of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee. The Lowry Memorial Scholarship is an endowed scholarship awarded annually to full-time students who have maintained a 3.3 grade-point average. The Vera A. Milner Endowed Scholarship was established by Belle Turner Cross, class of 1961 and a Trustee of Oglethorpe, and her sisters, Virginia T. Rezetko and Vera T. Wells, in memory of their aunt. Vera A. Milner. The schol- arship is awarded annually to a full-time student planning to study at Oglethorpe for the degree of Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Eligibility may begin in the undergraduate junior year at Oglethorpe. Qualifications include a grade- point average of at least 3.25, a Scholastic Aptitude Test or Graduate Record Ex- amination score of 1100 and a commitment to teaching. The Virgil W. and Virginia C. Milton Endowed Scholarship Fund was established through the gifts of their five children. Mr. Milton was a 1929 graduate of Oglethorpe University and a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He received an Honorary Doctor of Commerce degree from Oglethorpe in 1975. The annual award is based on financial need, academic achievement, and leadership ability. The National Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship was established in 1971 by the Association's Board of Directors. The scholarship is awarded annually to an Oglethorpe student based upon financial need, scholarship, and qualities of leadership. The Dr. Keiichi Nishimura Endowed Scholarship Fund for International Students was established by his family in memory of Dr. Keiichi Nishimura, a Methodist minister who served in the slum areas of Tokyo for over 50 years. These scholarships, the first for international students at Oglethorpe, will be awarded to able and deserving international students and are based on financial need, academic achievement, and leadership potential. One of Dr. Nishimura's sons, Kei, is an Oglethorpe graduate, class of 1970; and another son, Ken, is Professor of Philosophy at the University. 42 The Oglethorpe Christian Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by a grant from an Atlanta foundation which wishes to remain anonymous. The fund also has received grants from the Akers Foundation, Inc., of Gastonia, North Car- olina; the Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation of Atlanta; and the Mary and E. P. Rogers Foundation of Atlanta. Recipients must be legal residents of Georgia and have graduated from Georgia high schools. High school applicants must rank in the top quarter of their high school classes and have Scholastic Aptitude Test scores of 1100 or more; upperclassmen must have a grade-point average of 3.0. Applicants must submit a statement from a local minister attesting to their religious commit- ment, active involvement in local church. Christian character, and promise of Chris- tian leadership and service. Applicants will be interviewed by the Oglethorpe Christian Scholarship Committee. The Manning M. Pattillo, Jr., Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 by the Oglethorpe National Alumni Association from gifts received from many alumni and friends. Dr. Pattillo was Oglethorpe's 13th President, serving from 1975 until his retirement in 1988. In recognition of his exemplary leadership in building an academically strong student body and a gifted faculty, the scholarship is awarded to an academically superior student with demonstrated leadership skills. The E. Rivers and Una Rivers Endowed Fund was established by the late Mrs. Una S. Rivers to provide scholarship funds for deserving students who qualify for the Oglethorpe Scholars Award. The J. Mack Robinson Endowed Scholarship was established by Atlanta businessman J. Mack Robinson. It is awarded to a deserving student who meets the general qualifications of the Oglethorpe Scholars Award. Preference is given to students majoring in business administration. The Steve and Jeanne Schmidt Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student based upon high academic achievement and leadership in student affairs. This endowed award is made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt, class of 1940, is a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Mrs. Schmidt is a graduate of the class of 1942. The Timothy P. Tassopoulos Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. S. Truett Cathy, President of Chick-fil-A, Inc., in honor of Timothy P. Tassopoulos, class of 1981. Scholarships from this fund are awarded to able and deserving students. The Charles L. and Jean Towers Scholarship is awarded each year to a superior student who has demonstrated an interest as well as talent in choral music. The scholarship was established in 1985 in recognition of many years of valuable service to the University by Mr. Towers, a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Assistant to the President. The J. M. Tull Scholarship Fund was established by a gift from the J. M. Tull Foundation in 1984. Scholarships are awarded annually to superior students with leadership ability as well as financial need. The United Technologies Corporation Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by a grant from the United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, Con- necticut. The fund provides scholarship support for able and deserving students who are majoring in science or pursuing a pre-engineering program. United Technolo- gies Scholars are to have at least a 3.2 grade-point average and leadership ability as well as financial need. 43 The L. W, "Lefty" and Frances E. Willis Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by the family of the late L. V/. "Lefty" Willis, class of 1925. Preference will be given to outstanding students who are pursuing a pre-engineering program. In addition to academic achievement, leadership ability and financial need are also considered in making the awards. The Vivian P. and Murray D. Wood Endowed Scholarship Fund was estab- lished by gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Murray D. Wood of Atlanta and Burnsville, North Carolina. Mr. Wood is a Trustee of Oglethorpe University and former Chairman of the Campaign for Excellence. Scholarship preference will be given to superior students who are majoring in accounting. The David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by grants from the David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Fund of At- lanta. It provides assistance to students who meet the criteria for an Oglethorpe Scholars Award. The award is based upon superior academic achievement, leader- ship potential, and financial need. Annual Scholarships The Chevron Freshman Scholars Program is funded annually by a gift from Chevron U.S.A., Inc. The scholarship is awarded to a freshman who is a resident of Georgia, with interest in mathematics or the sciences and demonstrated leadership abilities. The Choral Music Scholarships (Performance) are awarded annually to incoming students pursuing any degree offered at Oglethorpe and who demonstrate exceptional achievement in choral singing or keyboard accompanying. Candidates must be nominated with a letter of recommendation by the conductor of any choral ensemble in which they have participated, then must pass a qualifying audition with the Director of Musical Activities. First Families of Georgia (1733 to 1797) Annual Scholarship is awarded to a senior who is academically a superior student majoring in history. First Families of Georgia is a society whose members are able to document their descent from early settlers of the State of Georgia. The Harold Hirsch Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students is provided by the Harold Hirsch Scholarship Fund of Atlanta. The fund provides annual schol- arship assistance for degree-seeking students in the evening program. Harold Hirsch Scholars are to have at least a 3.0 grade-point average and leadership ability, as well as financial need. International Programs Advisory Council Annual Scholarships are pro- vided from gifts made by several Atlanta business firms that have a special interest in international affairs. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding international students or those majoring in international studies. The Noble Foundation Annual Scholarships are awarded to able and de- serving students majoring in science or business administration. These scholarships are provided through the generosity of The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, Oklahoma. Mr. Edward E. Noble, a member of the Board of Trustees of Oglethorpe University, is also a Trustee of The Noble Foundation. The Playmakers Performance Scholarships are awarded annually to incom- ing students pursuing any degree offered at Oglethorpe and who have exceptional ability in the area of dramatic performance. Candidates should be nominated with 44 a letter of recommendation by the director of a dramatic troupe in which they have participated and perform an audition for the Oglethorpe Director of Drama. Awards are based on ability, not financial need. The Lavinia Cloud Pretz Annual Music Scholarship is provided through the generosity of James and Sharon Bohart to honor Mrs. Pretz. Mrs. Pretz is a former member of the Oglethorpe President's Advisory Council and the Art Gallery Council. The scholarship is to be awarded to an outstanding student in the music program. The Mack A- Rikard Annual Scholarships were established in 1990 by Mr. Mack A. Rikard, class of 1937 and a Trustee Emeritus of the University. These scholarships are awarded to able and deserving students who meet certain criteria. The criteria are flexible, with consideration being given to a number of factors, including wdthout limitation academic achievement, leadership skills, potential for success, evidence of propensity for hard work and a conscientious application of abilities. Recipients must be individuals born in the United States of America and are encouraged, at such time in their business or professional careers when financial circumstances permit, to provide from their own funds one or more additional scholarships to worthy Oglethorpe students. The William Jennings Rowland Scholarship is provided by a grant from the Mary Norris Preyer Foundation to assist a needy and able Oglethorpe student, with particular emphasis on a student-athlete and/or a minority student. The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation has made grants annually for a num- ber of years to provide annual scholarships to Christian women from the South- eastern states who are deserving and in need of financial assistance. Student Emergency Loan Funds The Olivia Luck King Student Loan Fund provides short-term loans" to enrolled students from Georgia. The fund was established in memory of Mrs. King by her husband, Mr. C. H. King of Marietta, Georgia. Mrs. King was a member of the class of 1942, and Mr. King received his master's degree from Oglethorpe in 1936. The David N. and Lutie P. Landers Revolving Loan Fund provides short- term loans for needy and deserving students. The fund was established by a bequest from the estates of Mr. and Mrs. Landers of Atlanta. The Steve Najjar Student Loan Fund provides short-term loans and financial assistance to deserving Oglethorpe students. The fund was established in memory of Mr. Najjar, who, with his aunt "Miss Sadie" Mansour, operated the Five Paces Inn, a family business, in the Buckhead section of Atlanta. The Five Paces Inn was a popular establishment for Oglethorpe students for many years. A number of Oglethorpe alumni, especially students in the late 50s and early 60s, established this fund in Mr. Najjar's memory. ROTC - Reserve Officers Training Corps Oglethorpe University has made arrangements through Cross Registration for students to participate in the Air Force ROTC program at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Army ROTC program at Georgia State University. Twelve hours of ROTC may be used as elective credit toward a degree at Oglethorpe. Each ROTC branch offers scholarship programs of two, three, and four years. Additional information may be obtained from the Registrar at Oglethorpe and the departments of military science at the institutions hosting these programs. 45 Tuition and Costs Fees and Costs The fees, costs, and dates listed below are for 1992-93. Financial information for 1993-94 will be available in early 1993. The tuition charged by Oglethorpe University represents only 61 percent, of the actual expense of educating each student, the balance coming from endowment income, gifts, and other sources. Thus, every Oglethorpe undergraduate is the ben- eficiary of a hidden scholarship. At the same time 75 percent of the students are awarded additional financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans from private, governmental, or institutional sources. The tuition is $5,575 per semester. Room and board is $1,950-2,100 per semester. Students who desire single rooms are assessed $2,350 to $2,550 for room and board. The tuition of $5,575 is applicable to all students taking 12-16 semester hours. These are classified as full-time students. Students taking less than 12 semester hours are referred to the section on Part-Time Fees. Students taking more than 16 hours during a semester are charged $185 for each additional hour. Payment of tuition and fees is due two weeks prior to registration each semester. Failure to make the necessary payments will result in the cancellation of the student's regis- tration. Students receiving financial aid are required to pay the difference between the amount of their aid and the amount due by the deadline. Students and parents desiring information about various payment options should request the pamphlet "Payment Plans." New students who require on-campus housing for the fall se- mester are required to submit an advance deposit of $200. New commuting students are required to submit an advance deposit of $100. Such deposits are not refundable. However, the deposit is credited to the student's account for the fall semester. Upon payment of the room and board fees, each student is covered by a Health and Accident policy. Coverage begins on the day of registration. Full-time students residing off campus may purchase this insurance for $107 per year. International students, students participating in any intercollegiate sport, and students partici- pating in intramural football or basketball are required to have this medical cov- erage or its equivalent. (Insurance rates are for 1991-92. They are subject to change for 1992-93 and 1993-94.) In addition to tuition and room and board charges, students may be required to subscribe to the following: 1. DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A $100 damage deposit is required of all resident students. The damage deposit is refundable at the end of the academic year after any charge for damages is deducted. Room keys and other University property must be returned and the required checkout procedure completed prior to issuance of damage deposit refunds. This deposit is payable at fall registration. Students who begin in the spring semester also must pay the $100 damage deposit. 2. GRADUATING SENIOR: Graduation fee of $65. 3. LABORATORY FEE: A $45 fee is assessed for each laboratory course taken. 47 FuU-Time Fees - 1992-93 Full-time on-campus student: Fall, 1992 Spring, 1993 Tuition '. $5,575 Tuition $5,575 Room & Board 1,950-2,100 Room & Board 1,950-2,100 Damage Deposit 100 Damage Deposit - Activity Fee 15 Activity Fee 15 Advance Deposit -200 Full-time commuting student: Fall, 1992 Tuition $5,575 Spring, 1993 Tuition $5,575 Activity Fee 15 Activity Fee 15 Advance Deposit -100 These schedules do not include the extra cost of single rooms, books and sup- plies (approximately $500 per year), or travel and personal expense. All fees are subject to change. Please inquire with the Business Office for a complete Fee Sched- ule and for 1993-94 fees. Part-Time Fees - 1992-93 Students enrolled part-time in day classes during the fall or spring semesters will be charged $1,400 per three semester hour course. This rate is applicable to those students taking 11 semester hours or less. Students taking 12 to 16 hours are classified full-time. Please inquire with the Business Office for a complete Fee Schedule. Evening and Summer Fees - 1992-93 Students enrolled in evening classes during the fall or spring semesters will be charged $585 per three semester hour course. Students enrolled in summer pro- grams are charged $195 (Summer 1992 rate) per one semester hour. Please inquire with the Business Office for a complete Fee Schedule. Withdrawal, Drop/Add Students who find it necessary to change their enrollment by dropping or add- ing courses must do so by obtaining a Drop/Add form from the Registrar's Office. This form must be completed and returned to the Registrar's Office during the Drop/Add week. After the Drop/Add period, the professor must approve the change in schedule. The professor may issue one of the following grades: Withdrew Passing (W), With- drew Failing (WF), or may refuse to approve the withdrawal. In order to receive a refund, the student must officially drop the class by the end of the 20th class day. Students should note that any change of academic schedule must be cleared by the Registrar's Office. The date the change is received in the Registrar's Office will be the official date for the change. 48 If a student misses six consecutive classes in any course, the instructor will notify the Registrar's Office and it will be assumed that the student has unofficially withdrawn from the course. This does not eliminate the responsibility stated above concerning the official withdrawal policy. The student may receive the grade of withdrew passing, withdrew failing, or failure due to excessive absences. This policy has direct implications for students receiving benefits from the Veterans Adminis- tration and other federal agencies as these agencies must be notified when a student misses six consecutive classes. This will result in an automatic decrease in payments to the student. Reinstatement in a course is at the discretion of the instructor. If a student must withdraw from the University, an official withdrawal form must be obtained from the Registrar. The Director of Financial Aid must sign the withdrawal form. The date the completed withdrawal form is submitted to the Registrar will be the official date for withdrawal. Refunds The establishment of a refund policy is based on the University's commitment to a fair and equitable refund of tuition and other charges assessed. While the University advances this policy, it should not be interpreted as a policy of conven- ience for students to take lightly their responsibility and their commitment to the University. The University has demonstrated a commitment by admitting and pro- viding the necessary programs for all students and expects students to reciprocate that commitment. Since the premium for insurance coverage is not retained by the University, it will not be refunded after registration day. Since room and board services are consumed on a daily basis, during the period when tuition is to be refunded on a 100 percent basis, the room and board refund will be pro rata on a daily basis. After the 100 percent tuition refund period, room and board refunds revert to the same schedule as tuition refunds. All other fees except the advanced deposit are subject to the refund schedule. The date which will be used for calculation of a refund for withdrawal or Drop/ Add will be the date on which the Registrar receives the official form signed by all required personnel. All students must follow the procedures for withdrawal and Drop/Add in order to receive a refund. Students are reminded that all changes in their academic program must be cleared through the Registrar, and arrangement with a professor will not be recognized as an official change of schedule. All tuition refund requests will be processed each semester at the conclusion of the fourth week of classes. Payment will take a minimum of two weeks, but will be no longer than 40 days. Damage deposit refunds will be processed once a year at the end of the spring semester. Refund Schedule In the schedule below, "class day" means any day during which the University conducts classes. Changes in schedule by the end of the 7th class day 100% Changes in schedule by the end of the 10th class day 75% Changes in schedule by the end of the 16th class day 50% Changes in schedule by the end of the 20th class day 25% In order to administer the refund policy equitably, there will be no exceptions. 49 Financial Obligations A student who has not met all financial obligations to the University will not I be allowed to register for courses in subsequent academic sessions; he or she will not be allowed to receive a degree from the University; and requests for transcripts will not be honored. I 50 Community Life Leadership Development Oglethorpe University seeks to prepare its students for roles of leadership in society. Specific educational experiences are planned to help the student acquire the skills of leadership. Education for leadership must be based on the essential academic competencies reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning. Though uadely neglected today at all levels of education, these are the prerequisites for effective leadership. They are the marks of an educated person. Oglethorpe insists that its students achieve ad- vanced proficiency in these skills. In addition, students are offered specific prepa- ration in the arts of leadership. Such arts include an appreciation of constructive values, the setting of goals, public speaking, human relations, and organizational skills. This philosophy presents an excellent opportunity for the able young person who is striving for a significant life, including leadership in the improvement of community and society. Orientation and the Freshman Seminar Oglethorpe University wishes to provide each student with the opportunity to make a successful adjustment to college life. Because the University community takes pride in its tradition of close personal relationships, an orientation program has been organized to foster the development of these relationships and provide much needed information about the University. The program has been developed to assist students through small group ex- periences. Information is disseminated which acquaints the student with the aca- demic program and the extracurricular life of the campus community. Thorough understanding of the advising system, the registration process, library use, class offerings, and study demands is sought. Alternatives for self expression outside the classroom also are presented to the new student. To supplement the student's orientation experience, the Freshman Seminar is required during the student's first semester. 1111. Freshman Seminar , 1 hour A course for entering students which focuses on study and social skills necessary for adjustment to college life, curriculum planning and career exploration, educa- tional philosophy, and the history and purposes of Oglethorpe University. Student Rights and Responsibilities Students of Oglethorpe University have specific rights and responsibilities. Among the rights are the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, the right to the presumption of innocence and procedural fairness in the adminis- tration of discipline, and the right of access to personal records. As members of the Oglethorpe community, students have the responsibility to maintain high standards of conduct. They should respect the privacy and feelings of others, and the property of both students and the University. Students are ex- pected to display behavior which is not disruptive of campus life or the surrounding 52 community. They represent the University off campus and are expected to act in a law-abiding and mature fashion. Those whose actions show that they have not accepted this responsibility may be subject to disciplinary action as set forth in the University's student handbook, The Book. Policy on Discriminatory and Sexual Harassment Oglethorpe University places a high value on the dignity of the individual, on tolerance of and an appreciation for human diversity, and on the principles of academic freedom. It is the policy of the University that students and employees be able to work, study, and live in a campus community environment free of dis- criminatory harassment. Such harassment directed against an individual or group that is based on race, religious belief, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or gender is prohibited. Any student or employee who violates this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the University. Student organizations in violation of this policy may be subject to the loss of University recognition. Discriminatory harassment includes conduct (oral, written, graphic or physical) directed against any person or group of persons because of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or handicap and that has the purpose, or reasonably foreseeable effect, of creating an offensive, demeaning, intimidating, or hostile environment for that person or group of persons. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, objectionable epithets, demeaning depictions or treatment, and threatened or actual abuse or harm. In addition, sexual harassment of a student by another student, by a teacher, or by a staff person will not be tolerated. Any unwelcome sexual advance, requests for sexual favors, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, or any verbal conduct that might be construed as a sexual slur that: (1) interferes with performance, or creates a hostile, offensive or intimidating environment and/or (2) is an expressed or implied condition by a teacher of evaluation or grading, will be viewed as mis- conduct. Such behavior may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Complaints relating to misconduct as defined in this policy on discriminatory and sexual harassment should be reported to the Vice President for Student Affairs/ Dean of Community Life, the Provost, the Associate Dean of Administration, or the Counselor. Complaints will be carefully investigated and, when appropriate, efforts will be made to resolve conflicts through education, counseling, and conciliation. Cases that may require disciplinary action will be handled according to the estab- lished disciplinary procedures of the University. Complainants shall be protected from unfair retribution. Nothing in this policy statement is intended to infringe on the appropriate exercise of the freedom of speech. The scholarly, educational, or artistic content of any written, oral, or other presentation or inquiry shall not be limited by this policy. It is the intent of the policy statement that academic freedom be allowed to all members of the campus community. Accordingly, this provision will be liberally construed but should not be used as a pretext for violation of this policy. 53 The Oglethorpe Student Association The Oglethorpe Student Association is the guiding body for student Hfe at Oglethorpe University. The O.S.A. consists of two bodies: an executive council, composed of a president, vice president, parliamentarian, secretary, treasurer, and presidents of the four classes; and the senate, chaired by the vice president, and composed of four senators from each class. Both bodies meet regularly and the meetings are open to the public. Additional information can be obtained from the O.S.A. Office or the Student Center Office located on the upper level of the Emer- son Student Center. The address is Oglethorpe Student Association, 3000 Woodrow Way, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30319. Student Organizations Valuable educational experience may be gained through active participation in approved campus activities and organizations. All students are encouraged to participate in one or more organizations to the extent that such involvement does not deter them from high academic achievement. Students are especially encour- aged to join professional organizations associated wath their interests and goals. Eligibility for membership in student organizations is limited to currently en- rolled students. To serve as an officer of an organization, a student must be enrolled full time and may not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Recognized Student Organizations Accounting Club Adam Smith Society Alcohol and Health Awareness Committee Alpha Chi-National Academic Honorary Alpha Phi Omega-National Service Fraternity Alpha Psi Omega-Drama Honorary Ambassadors Amnesty International- Oglethorpe Chapter Beta Omicron Sigma- Business Honorary Black Student Caucus B.S.T.V. (Bomb Shelter Television) Catholic Student Association Chess Club Chiaroscuro-Student Art Organization College Democrats College Republicans ECOS, Environmentally Concerned Oglethorpe Students English Club Executive Round Table French Club German Club International Club OAT, Oglethorpe Academic Team Oglethorpe Brass Ensemble Oglethorpe Christian Fellowship Oglethorpe Cycling Club Oglethorpe Dancers Oglethorpe Gay and Lesbian Association Oglethorpe Recorder Ensemble Oglethorpe Stage Band Oglethorpe Students for Choice Omicron Delta Kappa - National Leadership Honorary Orient Club Phi Alpha Theta-National History Honorary 54 Phi Eta Sigma-Freshman Academic Sigma Zeta- Honorary National Science Honorary The Playmakers, Oglethorpe University Society of Physics Students - Theatre Oglethorpe Chapter Politics and Pre-Law Association Spanish Club Pre-Medical Association The Stormy PetrelSi\idtn\. Newspaper Psi Chi-Psychology Honorary Student Affiliates of the American Psychology and Sociology Club Chemical Society Public Affairs Forum Student Education Association Residence Hall Association Thalian Society - Philosophical Rotaract Club Discussion Group Sigma Pi Sigma- The Tozti^r-Literary Magazine National Physics Honorary University Chorale Sigma Tau Delta- University Singers English Honorary The Yamacraw Young Professionals Club Fraternities and Sororities Four fraternities and two sororities contribute to the Greek system at Ogle- thorpe. The four fraternities are Chi Phi,. Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The national sororities are Chi Omega and Sigma Sigma Sigma. These social organizations strive to contribute substantially to the spiritual and social betterment of the individual and develop college into a richer, fuller experi- ence. Membership in these organizations is voluntary and subject to regulations established by the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council, and the Dean of Community Life. Athletics At Oglethorpe University the students who participate in intercollegiate ath- letic competition are considered to be students first and athletes second. The Uni- versity is an active member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) and Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Members of Division III may not award financial aid (other than academic honor awards) to any student-athlete, except upon a showing of financial need by the recipient. Og- lethorpe provides a program of Oglethorpe Scholars Awards, which is described in the Financial Assistance section of this Bulletin. Many students who are interested in sports and are superior academically do qualify for this form of assistance. The University offers intercollegiate competition in basketball, baseball, soccer, cross-country, tennis, and track and field for men; and in soccer, basketball, volley- ball, cross-country, tennis, and track and field for women. The Stormy Petrels com- pete against other SCAC schools, including Trinity University, Millsaps College, Rhodes College, University of the South, Fisk University, Hendrix College, and Centre College. The Petrels also challenge teams from schools outside the SCAC, such as Emory University and Hampden-Sydney College. In addition to intercollegiate competition, a well-rounded program of intra- mural sports is offered and has strong participation by the student body. In recent 55 years about half of the full-time Oglethorpe students participated in one or more intramural sports. Men and women participate in badminton, basketball, flag football, softball, table tennis, and volleyball. Cultural Opportunities on Campus There are numerous cultural opportunities for students outside the classroom. The University Program Committee sponsors concerts, theatrical productions, poetry readings, and lectures by visiting scholars. The University Singers perform frequently during the year, including seasonal events. They often feature guest artists. The University Museum, on the third floor of Philip Weltner Library, spon- sors exhibitions as well as lectures on associated subjects and frequent concerts in the museum. The Playmakers also stage several productions each year. Two annual events, the Oglethorpe Night of the Arts and International Night, provide a show- case for campus talent. The former presents student literary, musical, and visual arts. The latter features international cuisine and entertainment. The Georgia Shakespeare Festival which takes place on campus during the summer, is also a valuable cultural asset to the Oglethorpe community. Internships and Cooperative Education Experiential off-campus learning is a major component of the educational pro- cess at Oglethorpe. Beginning in the sophomore year, students can opt to further refine their career plans through cooperative education and internships. These pro- grams provide practical experience to complement the academic program, as well as give students the opportunity to test the reality of their career decisions and gain work experience in their major fields of interest. Cooperative education and internship experiences are available to students in all academic programs. Opportunities are possible in business, government, edu- cation, public relations, publishing, social services, and health care institutions. Counseling Counseling and referrals for professional services are available to students experiencing psychological or social problems. Special programs are conducted on campus to provide information and promote development in leadership skills, in- terpersonal relationships, and physical and mental health. Though academic advis- ing is the responsibility of individually assigned faculty advisers, students encountering unusual difficulties may wish to consult the Counselor regarding pos- sible contributing factors. Referrals to the University Chaplain for pastoral counseling are made at the request of a student. Career Planning and Placement The Career Planning and Placement Office offers a four-year program of career development for students whose goals are an awareness of career and lifestyle options, the ability to make informed career decisions, and the development of job 56 search strategies. The office helps students attain these goals by providing individual counseling, interest inventories and self-assessment aids (including SIGI-PLUS, a computer assisted career guidance program), workshops on career fields and deci- sion-making as well as job-search workshops on such topics as resume writing and interviewing techniques. In addition, a number of prospective employers and graduate schools send recruiters to the campus each year for the purpose of conducting on-campus inter- views. Current information on permanent, summer, and part-time job opportunities is made available to students and alumni. A career information library containing information on a wide variety of companies and career opportunities also is main- tained. Opportunities in Atlanta Oglethorpe is located eight miles from downtown Atlanta and just two miles from the city's largest shopping center. A nearby rapid transit station makes trans- portation quick and efficient. This proximity to the Southeast's most vibrant city offers students a great variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities. There are numerous excellent restaurants and clubs in nearby Buckhead. Downtown At- lanta offers professional baseball, football, and basketball to sports fans as well as frequent popular concerts. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs from Sep- tember through May in the Memorial Arts Center. The Atlanta Ballet Company's season is October through May. The Alliance Theatre Company and many smaller companies present productions of contemporary and classical plays. The High Museum of Art hosts major traveling exhibitions in addition to its permanent col- lection. Student discounts are often available. Housing and Meals The residence halls are available to all full-time day students. There are four men's residence halls and three women's halls. Each complex has a Resident Director and a staff of student Resident Assistants. All students living in the residence halls are required to participate in the University meal plan. Meals are served in the Emerson Student Center. Nineteen meals are served each week. No breakfast is served on Saturday or Sunday. Instead a brunch is served from mid-morning until early afternoon. The evening meal is also served on these days. Meal tickets are issued at registration. Health Service All resident students subscribe to a Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan provided by the University. Full-time students living off campus may purchase this insurance. International students and students participating in all intercolle- giate sports and intramural football are required to enroll in the Insurance Plan or have equivalent coverage. A brochure is available at the Student Health Center that describes the coverages provided by the plan. The University maintains a small health center staffed by a registered nurse. The center operates on a regular schedule and provides basic first aid and limited medical assistance for students. 57 A physician visits the health center twice a week to make general diagnosis and treatment. In the event additional or major medical care is required, the stu- dent-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 detri- mental to his or her academic studies, group-living situation, or other relationships at the University or in the community, the student will be requested to withdraw. Readmission to the University will be contingent upon acceptable verification that the student is ready to return. The final decision will rest with the University. International Student Services The Foreign Student Office, which is located in the Emerson Student Center, exists to meet the needs of international students. Through a specially designed orientation program and ongoing contacts, the new foreign student is assisted in the process of adjustment to life at an American college. Special tours, host family programs, and social occasions are available to ensure that students can benefit fully from cross-cultural experiences. The Foreign Student Adviser helps students with questions related to their immigration status. The O Book The Book is the student's guide to Oglethorpe University. It contains thorough information on the history, customs, traditional events, and services of the Univer- sity, as well as University regulations. This handbook outlines the policies for rec- ognition, membership eligibility, and leadership positions for campus student organizations and publications. Honors Presented at the May Commencement The Sally Hull Weltner Award for Scholarship: This award is presented to the student in the graduating class who has the highest grade-point average on work completed at Oglethorpe among the students graduating with academic honors. The Faculty Award for Scholarship: This award is presented to the student in the graduating class who has the second highest grade-point average on work completed at Oglethorpe among the students graduating with academic honors. The James Edward Oglethorpe Awards: Commonly called the "Oglethorpe Cups," these are presented annually to the man and woman in the graduating class who, in the opinion of the faculty, have excelled in both scholarship and service. Continuing Education Award: This award is presented to the continuing education student in the graduating class who has the highest grade-point average on work completed at Oglethorpe among continuing education students and who has completed at least 45 semester hours of course work in residence. Phi Beta Kappa Award: This award is presented by the faculty and staff members of Phi Beta Kappa to the graduating student who, in their judgment has demonstrated outstanding scholarly qualities. 58 President's Leadership Prize: The President of the University presents this prize to a graduating student who has excelled in leadership accomplishments. Presented at the Honors and Awards Program Alpha Chi Award: This is an annual award made to the member of the student body who best exemplifies the ideals of Alpha Chi in scholarship, leadership, char- acter, and service. Alpha Phi Omega Service Award: This award is presented by Alpha Phi Omega fraternity to the student, faculty, or staff member who best exemplifies the organization's three-fold purposes of leadership, friendship, and service. Alpha Psi Omega Rookie Award: This award is presented annually to the outstanding new member of The Playmakers. Brinker Award: This award is made possible by Reverend Albert J. Brinker in memory of his son and daughter, Albert Jan Brinker, Jr. and Sally Stone Brinker, to the student having the highest achievement in the courses of philosophy and religion. Brown Award: This award is presented to the individual who, though not a member of The Playmakers, has done the most for The Playmakers during the year. Charles M. MacConnell Award: This award honors a former member of the faculty and is presented by the sophomore class to the senior who, in the judgment of the class, has participated in many phases of campus life without having received full recognition. Charles L. Towers, Sr. Award for Excellence: This award is presented an- nually to the outstanding student in the field of economics and business adminis- tration. The award honors the father of Charles L. Towers, a Trustee Emeritus of the University. Continuing Education Achievement Award: This award is presented to the continuing education student who has demonstrated high academic achievement along with significant accomplishments in the community and at work. Deans' Award for Outstanding Achievement: This award is presented an- nually to a campus club, organization, or society which, in the opinion of the Dean of Community Life and the Provost, has contributed most to University life. Donald C. Agnew Award for Distinguished Service: This award is presented annually by the Oglethorpe Student Association and chosen by that body to honor the person who, in their opinion, has given distinguished service to the University. Dr. Agnew served as President of Oglethorpe University from 1957 to 1964. Financial Executives Institute Award: This award is presented annually by the Atlanta Chapter of The Financial Executives Institute to a student of superior academic performance in the field of business administration. Freshman Honor Awards: Certificates of recognition are presented to fresh- men who have achieved a 3.5 or higher grade-point average during their first semester of full-time enrollment. Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants Award: This award is pre- sented annually to the student of highest academic achievement in the field of accounting. International Club Appreciation Award: This award is presented annually to the student who has contributed most significantly to the activities of the Inter- national Club. 59 Intramural Sports Awards: These awards are presented to the leading teams and individual athletes in men's and women's intramural competition. LeConte Award: The most outstanding student graduating with a major in one of the natural sciences or mathematics, as determined by the faculty in the Division of Science and Mathematics, is recognized with this award. Leo Bilancio Award: This award, created in memory of Professor Leo Bilancio, a member of the Oglethorpe history faculty from 1958 to 1989, is given annually by the Oglethorpe Student Association to a graduating senior who has been an outstanding student of history or political studies. National Collegiate Band Awards: These awards are presented annually to students who have exhibited excellence in the performance of instrumental music. Oglethorpe Poet Laureate: This award was first instituted by Mrs. Idalee Vonk, wife of former President Paul Vonk, and is an honor that is bestowed upon a freshman, sophomore, or junior who presents the best written work to The Tower for competition. Omicron Delta Kappa Freshman Award: This award is made by Omicron Delta Kappa to the student in the freshman class who most fully exemplifies the ideals of this organization. Outstanding Male and Female Varsity Athletes of the Year Award: These awards are made annually to the outstanding male and female students participat- ing in varsity sports. Outstanding Senior in Politics: This award is given annually to the gradu- ating senior, majoring in politics, who, in the judgment of the faculty, does the most sophisticated work in upper-level classes within the discipline. Psychology Award: The outstanding senior majoring in psychology is honored with this award. Publications Awards: Notable contributors to The Tower, The Stormy Petrel and The Yamacraw are recognized with these awards. Rotaract Award: This award is presented to the junior or senior who best exemplifies the Rotary ideals of service above self, and international understanding. Sidney Lanier Prize: This award is given yearly to the student, or students, submitting excellent poetry to campus publications. Sociology Award: The outstanding senior majoring in sociology is honored with this award. Student Education Association Award: Through the presentation of this award, members of this organization honor a student who has excelled in the field of teacher education. Teacher Education Senior Award: This award is presented annually to a leading senior student in the field of education. University Singers Awards: These awards are presented annually to students who have exhibited excellence in the performance of choral music. Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities: This honor is given in recognition of the merit and accomplishments of students who are formally rec- ommended by a committee of students, faculty, and administrators, and who meet the requirements of the publication Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. 60 Academic Regulations and Policies Registration New students select courses in consultation with faculty advisers to whom they are assigned on their initial registration day. Schedule planning and course selection for following semesters are accomplished during preregistration week. Students should make appointments to consult with their academic advisers during pre- registration. Full-time students wishing to participate in the University Center in Georgia Cross Registration program (see Cross Registration in the section Pro- grams of Study in this Bulletin) also should select courses during the preregistration week of the fall and spring semesters. Summer schedules are planned during prer- egistration week in the spring semester. The official registration period precedes the first day of classes. Every student must complete the various steps of the registration process during this period. Those who have preregistered are able to pick up a copy of their course schedule at the first station of registration and thereby bypass the station at which proposed course schedules are computer-processed by Registrar's Office personnel. All other stations must be completed by preregistered students. Academic Advising Each student consults with a member of the faculty in preparing course sched- ules, discussing post-graduation plans, and inquiring about any other academic matter. A student's adviser or "mentor" is assigned at the time of the student's initial enrollment. The faculty adviser is each student's primary point of contact with the University. To change advisers a student must complete the following procedural steps: 1. Ask the proposed "new" faculty adviser for permission to be added to the faculty member's advisee list. 2. Ask the current adviser to send his or her student file to the faculty member who has agreed to be the student's new adviser. 3. Ascertain that the new adviser has received the file and has sent an Adviser Change notice to the Registrar's Office. This is the only method for changing academic advisers. When the student decides on a major field, he or she should change advisers, if necessary, to a faculty member who has teaching responsibilities in the student's major field. Attendance Regular attendance at class sessions, laboratories, examinations, and official University convocations is an obligation which all students are expected to fulfill. Faculty members set specific attendance policies in their course syllabi. Grading Faculty members report letter grades for students at the end of each semester. These grades become part of the student's official record. Once entered, a grade may not be changed except by means of an officially executed Change of Grade form. 62 A student's cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the number of semester hours of work the student has attempted into the total number of quality points earned. The letter grades used at Oglethorpe are defined as follows: Quality Numerical Grade A Meaning Superior Points 4 Equivalent 90-100 B Good 3 80-89 C D Satisfactory Passing 2 1 70-79 60-69 F Failure Below 60 FA Failure: Excessive Absences* W Withdrew** WF Withdrew Failing* I 8 U AU Incomplete*** Satisfactory**** Unsatisfactory* Audit (no credit) 70 or higher Notes: * Grade has same effect as < in "F" on the GPA. ** Grade has no effect on the ; GPA; no credit awarded. *** n tVip OPA Tf ^ to complete the work for a course on time for reasons of health, family tragedy, or other circumstances the instructor deems appropriate, the grade "F' may be assigned. In such cases, the instructor and student shall draw up a contract indicating specif- ically the work the student must complete as well as a date by which the work will be submitted, and the grade which will be given if the student fails to complete that work. After the student has read and signed the contract, it shall be filed with the Regis- trar as promptly as the circumstances permit. **** Grade has no effect on the GPA; credit is awarded. Only work completed at Oglethorpe is reflected in the Oglethorpe GPA. SatisfactoryAJnsatisfactory Option After 30 semester hours are earned at Oglethorpe a student in good academic standing may register to take two courses (internships and Science Seminar ex- cluded) on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. These courses cannot be taken in the same semester and cannot be used to satisfy requirements of the core or the stu- dent's major or minor. The student must register for the SatisfactoryAJnsatisfactory designation by the end of the Drop/Add period after which the SatisfactoryAJnsat- isfactory designation cannot be changed. Satisfactory is defined as a "C" or better. Auditing Courses Regularly admitted Oglethorpe students may register for courses on an "audit" basis. A student who audits a course may attend the course for enrichment but is not required to take course examinations or complete other course requirements. 63 In order to audit a course, a student must request an Audit form from the Regis- trar's Office and submit it to the instructor of the course he or she intends to audit. If the class is not closed, the instructor may accept the student as an audit by returning the signed form to the Registrar's Office. The grade awarded for a class taken on an audit basis is "AU," and no credits or quality points are earned. Students may register to take courses on an audit basis only during the normal time for dropping and adding courses. The fees for auditing courses are published by the Business Office. Dean's List Students who earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher carrying 14 semester hours or more during the fall or spring semester are placed on the Dean's Academic Honors List. Graduation Requirements To earn a baccalaureate degree from the University the following requirements must be met: 1. Completion of 120 semester hours of course credit with an Oglethorpe cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher. 2. Completion at Oglethorpe of 30 of the last 60 semester hours of course credit immediately preceding graduation. Courses taken at University Cen- ter institutions on a cross-registration basis count as Oglethorpe courses for the purpose of meeting this residency requirement. 3. Satisfaction of core requirements and major field or dual degree require- ments (see appropriate disciplinary headings for descriptions). 4. Submission of an application for graduation to the Registrar's Office by mid-October prior to completion of degree requirements the following December, May, or August. 5. Satisfaction of all financial and other obligations to the University and pay- ment of a graduation fee. 6. Participation in assessments of competencies gained and curricular effec- tiveness by completing standardized or other tests and surveys. The Aca- demic Profile test is administered during the first week of classes in August and in January. 7. Receipt of formal faculty approval for graduation. Graduation exercises are held twice a year at Oglethorpe in May and in August. Diplomas are awarded at these ceremonies. Master of Arts degree candidates are referred to the Division \T section of this Bulletin for a description of degree requirements and other academic regulations which pertain to the graduate program. 6* Good Standing, Probation and Academic Dismissal To be in good standing students must achieve the cumulative grade-point averages specified below in relation to the number of semester hours they have completed. Cumulative GPA Required Semester Hours Completed for Good Standing 0-35 1.50 36-65 1.75 66 and above 2.00 Students who fail to achieve good standing are placed on probation. Students who do not achieve good standing for two consecutive semesters (poor performance in summer sessions excluded) are subject to dismissal from the Uni- versity for academic reasons. However, successful completion of summer classes taken at Oglethorpe may be used to achieve good academic standing. New students, freshmen or transfer students who fail all courses during their first semester at Oglethorpe are subject to dismissal, unless the student received a "W" in all courses or had to withdraw from all courses for medical reasons. Students who have been dismissed for academic reasons may be readmitted after an absence of one spring or fall semester upon petition to the Provost. Students readmitted by petition must achieve good standing by the end of their second semester as readmitted students or be dismissed permanently. Degrees Oglethorpe offers four degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, and Master of Arts. For the Bachelor of Arts degree the following majors are offered: American Studies, Business Administration and Behavioral Sciences, Communications, Economics, Education (Early Childhood, Middle Grades, and Secondary with concentrations available in English, Mathe- matics, Science, and Social Studies), English, History, Individually Planned Major, International Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology, and So- ciology-Social Work. For the Bachelor of Science degree the following majors are offered: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medical Technology, and Physics. For the Bachelor of Business Administration de- gree, majors are offered in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Admin- istration and Computer Science, and Economics. The Master of Arts degree is offered only in the field of education with con- centrations in Early Childhood or Middle Grades education (see the Division VI section of this Bulletin). Under certain conditions it is also possible for a student to receive a degree from Oglethorpe under the Professional Option. Through this arrangement and in accord with regulations of the University, the student may transfer to an accredited professional institution, such as law school, dental school, or medical school, at the end of the junior year and then, after one year in the professional school, receive a degree from Oglethorpe. Students interested in this possibility should consult with their advisers to make certain that all conditions are met. 65 Degrees With Academic Honors Degrees with honors are awarded as follows: cum laude for a cumulative grade- point average of 3.5 or higher; magna cum laude for 3.7 or higher; and summa cum laude for 3.9 or higher. The academic requirements for honors must be met on all work completed at Oglethorpe and on all the combined work taken at Oglethorpe and at other insti- tutions, if that work is presented in satisfaction of degree requirements. To be eligible for academic honors, the student must have completed 60 or more semester hours at Oglethorpe. See also. Honors Program. Earning a Second Add-On Major Students who have been awarded an Oglethorpe baccalaureate degree may earn a second major within that degree at the University. Upon completion of the requirements, the second major will be entered on the student's record and tran- script. No diploma will be awarded since the second major is within the degree already awarded. The requirements are: 1. Completion of an additional 30 semester hours of which a minimum of 15 must be completed at Oglethorpe. 2. Maintenance of a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade-point average. 3. Completion of a major other than the major(s) completed at the time the first degree was awarded. Earning a Second Baccalaureate Degree Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree may be awarded a second and different baccalaureate degree. Upon completion of the requirements, the stu- dent's record and transcript will reflect the conferring of a second degree and a diploma will be awarded. For students who earned their first baccalaureate degree at Oglethorpe, the same requirements listed above apply. For students who have earned their first baccalaureate degree at another in- stitution, this degree is treated as transfer credit. Up to a maximum of 90 semester hours may be accepted at Oglethorpe. The requirements for the second degree are: 1. Satisfaction of Oglethorpe core requirements. 2. Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours at Oglethorpe. 3. Maintenance of a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade-point average. 4. Completion of a major other than the major(s) completed at the time the first degree was awarded. Student Classification For administrative and other official and extra-official purposes, undergraduate students are classified according to the number of semester hours successfully com- pleted. Classification is as follows: to 30 hours freshman; 31 to 60 hours sophomore; 61 to 90 hours junior; 91 hours and above senior. 66 Normal Academic Load Two semesters fall and spring constitute the regular academic year. Several day and evening sessions also are offered in the summer. A normal academic program at Oglethorpe consists of no less than four courses each semester, but generally five courses are taken, giving the student a total of 12 to 16 semester hours. Regular students in the day classes are expected to carry a normal load and to pay for a full schedule of courses. An overload (more than 16 semester hours) is allowed for seniors and students with a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade-point average. A student taking an overload must be sure to have his or her adviser's approval and signature on the registration form. The absolute upper limit is 18 hours per semester. Withdrawal From the University Students who wish to withdraw from the University during a semester are asked to complete the appropriate form, which is available at the Registrar's Office. The grade "W" or "WF" will be assigned for courses in progress, depending upon the student's academic progress in those courses. Withdrawal From a Course From the conclusion of Drop/Add period through midsemester or the middle of a mini or summer session, the grade "W" or "WF" is assigned at the instructor's discretion to a student who withdraws from a course (turns in a properly executed withdrawal form at the Registrar's Office). After that time the grade "WF" is assigned. Only in the case of prolonged illness (a physician's letter must be sub- mitted directly to the Registrar's Office) or withdrawal from the University will a "W" be assigned. In the case of an emergency departure from the campus as a result of which withdrawal forms have not been executed, the Registrar's Office verifies that the student has left campus as a result of an emergency and notifies instructors. In- structors may elect to assign a "W" in such a case even if it occurs after midsemester or midsession. Repetition of Courses Courses may be repeated only if an unsatisfactory grade (D, F, FA, or WF) was received in the course. When a course is repeated, both grades are calculated into the student's grade-point average, but no additional semester hours of credit are earned. For courses completed prior to 1984, consult the Registrar for applicable reg- ulations. Honor Code 1 Preamble Persons who come to Oglethorpe University for work and study join a com- munity that is committed to high standards of academic honesty. The Honor Code contains the responsibilities students and faculty accept by becoming members of 67 the community and the procedures to be followed should this commitment to hon- esty be broken. The students and faculty of Oglethorpe University expect each other to be truthful in the academic endeavor they share. Faculty assume students complete work honestly and act toward them in ways consistent with that assumption. Oglethorpe welcomes all who accept these principles of honest behavior. Mem- bers of the community believe that this Code will enrich life at the University and promote the practice of honorable, self-governed lives expected of society's leaders. 2 Pledge Students pledge that they have completed assignments honestly by attaching the following statement to each test, paper, overnight work, in-class essay, or other work designated by the professor: I pledge that I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this assignment. Signed It will be the responsibility of the class instructor to provide these pledges by either attaching them on a separate sheet or typing them as part of the assignment. The instructor also should remind the class to sign the pledge. 3 Faculty Since it is assumed that students act according to their pledge, faculty abstain from any practices whose purpose is to ascertain that students have been dishonest. Instructors invite their own students to discuss with them actions or policies that appear to be at variance with the assumption of honesty. 4 Jurisdiction All credit courses offered by the University are covered by the Honor System, and all cases of suspected academic dishonesty will be handled in accordance with its provisions. It is the responsibility of faculty members to make clear how the System applies to specific courses and to follow its procedures. Alternative ways of dealing with cases are not to be used. 5 Definitions 5.1 Cheating 1. The unauthorized use of notes, texts, or other such materials during an examination. 2. Copying another person's work or participation in such an effort. 3. An attempt or participation in an attempt to fulfill the requirements of a course with work other than one's original work for that course. Students have the responsibility of avoiding participation in cheating incidents by doing their own work, taking precautions against others copying their work, and in general neither giving nor receiving aid. 5.2 Plagiarism Plagiarism includes representing someone else's words, ideas, data, or original research as one's own, and in general failing to footnote or otherwise acknowledge the source of such work. One has the responsibility of avoiding plagiarism by taking 68 adequate notes on reference materials used in the preparation of reports, papers, and other course work. 6 Honor Councils 6.1 Composition At the beginning of each academic year, two Honor Councils shall be appointed, each consisting of five students, two faculty members, and a non-voting Secretary with terms as indicated: 1 Freshman (one-year term) I Sophomore (one-year term) 1 Junior (two-year term) 2 Seniors (one selected as Junior in prior year) 2 Faculty members (two-year terms, staggered) 1 Secretary of the Councils (University Registrar) The two Honor Councils will alternate in hearing cases, each serving as an appeal board for cases originally decided by the other when called upon to do so. 6.2 Quorum Six members constitute a quorum. 6.3 Officers The officers of the Councils will be: Presiding Officer - the ranking Senior Secretary - the University Registrar 6.4 Selection Student and faculty members of the Councils will be selected randomly. All full-time faculty members are eligible for selection. All degree-seeking students (day or evening) are eligible. Members of both Honor Councils and three alternates for each shall be selected randomly by the Registrar from a list of those eligible. After being informed of the duties of Council members, students and faculty shall be given the opportunity to decline to serve. On any given case, Honor Council mem- bers may decline to serve when they believe that personal interests might interfere with their impartiality in deciding the case. 6.4.1 Fall and Spring Terms Formation of the Councils by random selection will be completed in the fall by September 15. The terms are for fall and spring semesters, but if a Council member does not return for spring semester, new selections will be made to fill any unexpired terms. 6.4.2 Summer Term There will be only one Honor Council for the summer semester. Its student members will be randomly selected from those students who served on the regular academic year Councils and who attend during the summer semester. Any appeals of Honor Council actions will be deferred until the beginning of the fall semester. (See Section 8 on Appeals below.) Vacancies will be filled by new random selections after preregistration for summer and fall semesters. Tuition for one three-hour course will be remitted for each Council member serving in the summer. 69 The terms of faculty members extend through the summer if they teach in the summer session. The Provost will fill any vacancies with selections from the full- time faculty teaching in the summer session. 7 Procedures 7.1 Reporting It is the responsibility of all students and faculty to report suspected violations of the Honor System. Students may report either to the professor of the class in which the suspected violation occurs or to the Registrar (Secretary of the Councils). Forms for reporting violations will be included in orientation materials and in The Book. A signed form in the hands of the Secretary constitutes a report of a suspected violation. 7.2 Preliminary Investigation Upon receiving a report of a suspected violation, the Secretary informs the professor in the class, the Presiding Officer of the Council, and the alleged offender. The officers of the Council (Presiding Officer and Secretary) and the ranking faculty member constitute an Investigatory Panel, which conducts a preliminary investi- gation to ascertain whether there is sufficient evidence of a violation to warrant a trial. If the evidence appears to be convincing, the Panel charges the suspected offender and the Secretary assembles the Council for a trial. Anyone reporting a suspected violation remains anonymous to all except the Investigatory Panel until it is determined that a trial will be held. Then the person reporting the violation will appear at the trial in the presence of the alleged offender. 7.3 Trial 7.3.1 Rights of the Accused 1. The right to be notified of all charges as expeditiously as possible (and, in any event, within two business days) once the Investigatory Panel has de- / termined that a trial should occur. 2. Upon being charged by the Investigatory Panel, the right to a trial within the following 10 business days. 3. The right to be accompanied by two advisers of the accused's choosing, who may be any member of the University community. The advisers may act on behalf of the accused in all matters of procedure, such as cross-examination, calling of witnesses, etc. 4. The right to enter a plea. In the event of a guilty plea, any and all rights regarding the calling of character witnesses, the offering of a closing state- ment, and other pertinent procedures shall not be abridged. 5. The right to offer opening and closing statements, cross-examine witnesses, call material witnesses and no more than two character witnesses. 6. The right to be present, together with advisers, during the entirety of the trial. However, disruptive behavior may result in expulsion, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. 7. The right to challenge the impartiality of any specific member(s) of the Council, providing that such charges can be substantiated. 8. The right to testify in one's own behalf. Should this option be exercised, the accused has the obligation to answer honestly any and all questions put to him or her. One can refuse to answer only for reasons of self-incrimi- nation, in which event the reason must be so stated. Refusal to answer on grounds of self-incrimination will not in itself be taken as evidence of guilt. 70 9. The right to be free from inference of guilt if the option to testify for one's self is not exercised. 10. The right to a written transcript of the proceedings. 1 1. In the event of a not guilty verdict, the right to be free from retrial for the same incident. 12. The right to attend any and all University classes, events, and functions prior to a verdict. 13. The right to separate trials for joint alleged offenders. 14. Under certain circumstances, the right to appeal an adverse decision. Pro- cedures and criteria relating to an appeal are specified below under Appeals. 15. The right to absolute confidentiality of all participants. 16. The right to be judged in a manner consistent with the penalty. For cases involving punitive lowering of a grade in a course, guilt must be proven only by a preponderance of the evidence. For cases carrying the penalty of expulsion, guilt must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. In any event, the complainant has the burden of proof. 17. Evidence obtained through an illegal search shall not be admitted. 7.3.2 Rights Listed Not Exhaustive The rights listed above under Rights of the Accused shall not be construed as exhaustive. 7.3.3 Rights Not Accorded 1. Formal rules of evidence shall not be in effect. All pertinent matters shall be admitted into evidence, including circumstantial evidence and hearsay, the values of which shall be weighted accordingly. 2. The defendant does not have the right to be represented by professional legal counsel during the hearing. 3. Affidavits are not admissible under any circumstances. 4. Any evidence that the accused, or any party acting on his or her behalf, has threatened, accosted, or otherwise intimidated his or her accuser or any adverse witness prior to the verdict, shall be admissible evidence and shall be construed as a most serious breach of conduct. 7.3.4 Evidence and Witnesses 1. Upon receipt of a call for a trial by the Investigatory Panel, the Secretary of the Councils shall summon the prosecution witnesses. 2. It will be the responsibility of the accused to summon witnesses to testify on his or her behalf. 3. Nonmaterial witnesses (i.e. character witnesses) shall be limited to two. 4. The accused may have two advisers from the University community. 5. The accused and/or the accused's advisers may question all witnesses and have the right to cross-examination. 6. A witness shall not be present during the testimony of other witnesses. 7.3.5 Specification of Offense By the end of the trial, the Council wall have found the accused to be either innocent or guilty of one of the following offenses: 71 1. One instance of unplanned, unpremeditated cheating 2. Premeditated dishonesty involving some act of prior planning 3. Aiding another while not enrolled in course in which the act of dishonesty occurs 4. A continuing pattern of premeditated subversion of the System 7.3.6 Voting Voting of the Honor Councils shall be by secret ballots, which will be counted by the Presiding Officer. Guilt or innocence will be decided by a two-thirds vote. 7.4 Penalties If the Council determines that a student has committed one of the four offenses listed above in Specification of Offense, it will assess the following penalties: 1. Unpremeditated cheating Lowering of grade in course by letter 2. Premeditated dishonesty "F" in the course 3. Aid while not enrolled Suspension for the next full semester 4. Continuing subversion Permanent expulsion Under 3 in 7.3.5 above, if the offense occurs during one's last semester, his or her graduation will be delayed one full (fall or spring) semester. Also, the penalty for any second offense is permanent expulsion. 7.5 Reporting of Verdict If the determination of the Honor Council is that a student violated the Honor Code, the student shall be informed that the decision of the Honor Council is final unless within two business days the student so charged makes a written request to the Secretary of the Honor Councils for an appeal hearing, stating why the student believes justice was not done. 8 Appeals 8.1 Jurisdiction The alternate Honor Council acting as an Appeal Board of the Honor Code shall have the following jurisdiction: 1. To review the justice and procedure of the original Honor Council hearing. If it can be proven that the Honor Council which originally heard the case deviated substantially from the hearing procedure of the Honor Code, the defendant has a right to a new hearing. 2. To consider any new evidence and to decide on the basis of that evidence whether or not a new hearing is warranted. 3. If one is warranted, to hold a new hearing in accordance with the provisions of Procedures below. 8.2 Procedures Upon receipt of a request for an appeal hearing, the Secretary of the Councils shall notify the alternate Council (i.e., the Council which did not hear the case originally), which shall hear the appeal. Proceedings of the appeal hearing shall be recorded by the Secretary of the Councils. (A tape recording is urged.) The accused may have no more than two advisers who must be members of the University community. These advisers may be present at the hearing and may ask questions of any of the witnesses and the accused. 72 The defendant shall be informed of the decision of the alternate Honor Council by the Provost. If acquitted on a charge by the alternate Honor Council, a person may not be tried a second time by either Honor Council for the same incident. Access to Students Records To comply with the Family Educational and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly called the Buckley Amendment, Oglethorpe University informs students of their rights under this act in the student handbook, The Book. Three basic rights are covered by this act: (1) The student's right to have access to personal records, (2) the right of a hearing to challenge the content of a record, and (3) the right to withhold or give consent for the release of identifying data. Additional information may be obtained from The Book and from the Registrar. 73 Programs of Study ...),| u ) Organization Oglethorpe's curriculum is arranged in six general divisions: Humanities; History, Politics, and International Studies; Science and Mathematics; Behavioral Sciences; Economics and Business Administration; and Education Undergraduate and Graduate. Academic areas included within each division are listed below. A listing of majors and minors from among these areas is found on the pages that follow. Division I: The Humanities Art Communications Drama English and Literature Foreign Languages Music Philosophy Writing Division II: History, Politics, and International Studies History Politics Division III: Science and Mathematics Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics Division IV: Behavioral Sciences Psychology Sociology Social Work Division V: Economics and Business Administration Accounting Business Administration Computer Science Economics Division VI: Education - Undergraduate and Graduate Early Childhood Education Middle Grades Education Secondary Education Interdisciplinary Majors American Studies Business Administration and Behavioral Science Business Administration and Computer Science International Studies Mathematics and Computer Science Under the semester system, courses of one to five semester hours credit are offered. A full-time student carries a normal academic load of five courses during each semester (12-16 semester hours). A minimum of 120 hours (or equivalent for transfer students) is required for graduation. Some programs may require additional credit. The core curriculum, as described below, is required of all four-year, degree-seeking students in the under- graduate program. In the sections that follow courses are listed numerically by discipline within their respective divisions. Most courses are designated by a four-digit number. The 75 first digit indicates the level of the course: 1 freshman level, 2 = sophomore level, 3 = junior level, 4 = senior level, and 6 = graduate level. Higher level courses in a discipline are typically designed to build upon the content of lovk'er level courses in that discipline and other specified prerequisite courses. In some cases, the C, L, or P replaces the first digit in the course number. C indicates that the course fulfills a core requirement; L means laboratory; P means that the course is a preliminary course to the required core course in that discipline. The number of hours refers to the semester hours of college credit per semester which are earned by the successful completion of the course. Major Programs Completion of a major program is required for all baccalaureate degrees. The student's academic adviser assists with the student's selection of a major. The stu- dent declares the major selected on the course registration form completed each semester. Students must have declared a major by the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. A major is an orderly sequence of courses in (1) a particular discipline, (2) a combination of two disciplines, or (3) a defined interdisciplinary field. A major must include a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 62 semester hours of required course work, exclusive of all hours used to satisfy core requirements. Each major must allow for the student's selection of courses which are not in the discipline(s) of the major and not required components of the core curriculum. Each major includes a substantial component of advanced courses which have specified prerequisites. A major may require for successful completion a cumulative grade-point average in the major field which is higher than the 2.0 cumulative grade-point average required for graduation. Alternatively, the requirements for the major may state that only courses in which a "C" or higher grade is received may be used in satisfaction of the major's requirements. The student is responsible for ensuring the fulfillment of the requirements of the major selected. Specific requirements for each of the majors listed below are indicated in the section of the Bulletin in which the course offerings of the discipline are described or in the sections which state the require- ments of individually planned and interdisciplinary majors. Please note that no course may be used to meet more than one degree requirement. The clinical training component of the medical technology major must be com- pleted in an approved health sciences program at a cooperating institution (see Medical Technology in Division II of this Bulletin). A minimum of 15 semester hours of a major must be in course work taken at Oglethorpe University (for teacher education majors, please refer to Division VI requirements in this Bulletin.) 76 Majors may be earned in the following: Accounting American Studies Biology Business Administration Business Administration and Behavioral Science Business Administration and Computer Science Chemistry Communications Economics Education-Early Childhood Education-Middle Grades Education-Secondary English Minor Programs History Individually Planned Major International Studies Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Medical Technology Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology Sociology Sociology-Social Work Minor programs are available in several fields. Students should consult the section of the Bulletin in which a particular discipline is described to ascertain whether a minor is offered and what its specific requirements are. A minor consists of at least 15 semester hours of course work beyond any core requirements in that discipline. A minimum of nine semester hours of a minor must be in course work taken at Oglethorpe. For education majors, these requirements must be fulfilled before student teaching. Minors may be earned in the following: Accounting Art Biology Chemistry Computer Science Economics English French History Mathematics Music Philosophy Politics Psychology Sociology Writing Honors Program All students at Oglethorpe University are encouraged to attain academic and personal excellence. The University offers an Honors Program for those students who have demonstrated ability to do exceptional scholarly work, and who desire to investigate some topic or area of scholarly endeavor in depth. Because the purpose of the program is to offer enhanced academic opportunities to those students who are capable of, and willing to do work well beyond that required for successful completion of a major, honors work does not count toward the major. The program 77 also is intended to foster increased interaction between students and faculty with diverse interests but similar dedication to academic excellence. The Honors Program is a three-semester program. During the spring semester of the junior year, a student secures the permission of a thesis supervisor and enrolls in 3999 Honors I. The eligibility requirement is an overall 3.3 grade-point average and a 3.5 grade-point average in the field in which the thesis is to be written. Students slightly below this standard may still enroll in 3999 Honors I but must meet the grade-point average standard by the beginning of fall semester in order to continue, unless an exception is granted by the Honors Program Director. Juniors in the seminar are expected to complete a prospectus by the end of the spring semester, which is to include a definition of the problem to be addressed as well as a reading list. A student receives one hour of credit for completion of this work on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis, the grade being determined by the Honors Pro- gram Director in consultation with the faculty supervisor. Successful completion of this phase is a prerequisite for enrollment in Honors II in the fall. There are no formal requirements for the summer, but the student ought to make enough prog- ress on the reading list to be able to begin research immediately when classes resume in the fall. In the fall semester of the senior year, the student enrolls in 4998 Honors II, which requires an overall 3.3 grade-point average and a 3.5 grade-point average in the field in which the research is to be done. In Honors II, the student completes the research, prepares a first draft of the thesis, and attends the scheduled meetings of the Honors Seminar. The student receives three hours of credit for this work and a letter grade assigned by the supervisor. If the letter grade is an "A," the student then enrolls in 4999 Honors III spring semester of the senior year and the Honors Program Director appoints a committee of three to evaluate the completed thesis. The committee must include the supervisor and may include someone from outside the division at Oglethorpe. During the first half of the spring semester, the student works on revisions of the first draft and makes a presentation of the research to the Honors Seminar. For these efforts, the student receives one hour of credit and a letter grade, assigned by the Honors Program Director with the advice of the supervisor. The final draft of the thesis is presented to the committee at least one week prior to the end of classes. The committee will make a decision regarding the granting of honors by the first day of the final examination period. At the commit- tee's discretion the student may be asked to make a formal defense of the thesis. 3999. Honors 1 1 hour Participation in the Honors Seminar and preparation of the honors research prospectus is to be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis during the spring semester of the junior year. Prerequisites: Permission of the Honors Program Di- rector, permission of a faculty research supervisor, a 3.3 overall grade-point average, and a 3.5 grade-point average in the field in which the honors research is to be done. 4998. Honors II 3 hours Honors II is an independent study under the direction of the faculty research supervisor, including research, analysis and preparation of a first draft of an honors thesis. It is to be taken on a graded basis during the fall semester of the senior year. Participation in the Honors Seminar also is required. Prerequisites: Permission 78 of the faculty supervisor, successful completion of 3999, a 3.3 overall grade-point average, and a 3.5 grade-point average in the field in which the honors research is to be done. 4999. Honors III 1 hour The third semester of the Honors Program includes participation in the Honors Seminar and revisions of the honors thesis under the direction of the faculty supervisor. It is to be taken on a graded basis during the spring semester of the senior year. Prerequisite: Grade of "A" in 4998. Dual Degree Program in Art Students seeking a broadly based educational experience involving the types of programs generally found at a college of arts and sciences as well as the specialized training offered by a professional college may wish to consider the dual degree program in art. Oglethorpe University and The Atlanta College of Art offer a joint program for students interested in a career in the visual arts. In this program, the student enrolls at Oglethorpe for two years, completes 61 semester hours of work, including the core requirements, and then enrolls at The Atlanta College of Art. The dual degree program requires four regular academic years plus some summer courses. The student is required to complete three credit hours in Art and Culture and at least 12 credit hours in studio electives at Oglethorpe. Upon successful comple- tion of all of the core requirements plus the aforementioned art courses, the student enrolls at The Atlanta College of Art and completes 75 credit hours in studio and art history courses. Placement in studio courses is dependent on a portfolio review. Upon completion of the joint program, the student receives the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Oglethorpe and the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Atlanta College of Art. Students participating in the dual degree program must meet the entrance requirements of both institutions. Dual degree students are advised at Oglethorpe by a faculty member in the field of visual arts. Dual Degree Program in Engineering Oglethorpe is associated with the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Uni- versity of Florida, Auburn University, and the University of Southern California in combined programs of liberal arts and engineering. The programs require the stu- dent to complete three years at Oglethorpe University and the final two years at one of these engineering schools. The three years at Oglethorpe include core cur- riculum courses and prescribed courses in mathematics and the physical sciences. The two years of technical education require the completion of courses in one of the branches of engineering. Additionally, Oglethorpe has an agreement with the Georgia Institute of Technology for dual degrees in various areas of applied sciences and economics. In this combined plan, the two degrees which are awarded upon the successful completion of the program are the degree of Bachelor of Arts by Oglethorpe Uni- versity and the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering by the engineering school. Because the required pre-engineering curricula of the three affiliated schools 79 are slightly different, the student is advised to consult frequently with the faculty member serving as dual degree engineering program adviser. Engineering is a difficult subject. Students can maximize their chances for success by starting at Oglethorpe where the faculty's primary concern is effective teaching and working closely with students. Classes are small, and laboratories offer the opportunity for hands-on experience with sophisticated equipment. This strong foundation gives the student an excellent preparation for professional school, re- sulting in more effective learning in advanced engineering courses. As a liberal arts and sciences university, Oglethorpe stresses broad education for intelligent lead- ership. Here, the student will explore the fundamental fields of knowledge, further his or her understanding of science and mathematics, and refine the abilities to read, write, speak, and reason with clarity. This preparation will serve the student well in any career but particularly so in the engineering field. With strong prepa- ration in engineering plus a liberal arts education, the student will be ready for a variety of career positions. The dual degree engineering program provides an ed- ucation that is both broad and deep a combination that will serve the graduate well as career responsibilities increase. Individually Planned Major A student who wishes to pursue a course of study not included in one of the available majors may petition to receive permission to complete an individually planned major. Such a major must include at least 33 semester hours of course work beyond core requirements. At least 18 semester hours of the major must be completed in courses above the introductory level in a particular discipline. This discipline will be defined as the major's concentration. Graded course work in the major must have a grade-point average of at least 2.0. Course work that is included in the individually planned major may not be counted toward a second major or a minor. To apply for an individually planned major, the student, in consultation with his or her academic adviser, must complete an application, available at the Regis- trar's Office, to be approved by the Provost and the chair of the division in which the proposed major's concentration is included. This application should be submit- ted by the end of the second semester of the student's sophomore year. The appli- cation must specify the following: 1. The major's coverage and definition. 2. The observed or expected conceptual linkages among the concentration and the other subject(s) included in the major. 3. The expected outcomes of the completion of the major in terms of the student's intellectual growth and plans for graduate study or career. The student's academic adviser forwards the application to the appropriate division chair. The chair consults with the Provost; then the chair notifies the faculty adviser of the acceptance or rejection of the proposal, and the adviser contacts the student. The degree awarded upon successful completion of an approved individually planned major is Bachelor of Arts. 80 Pre-medical Program A student who plans to attend a professional school of medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine should plan a program of studies at Oglethorpe in consultation with a faculty member who is a designated pre-medical adviser. It is desirable for the pre-medical student to begin the process of under- graduate program planning with a pre-medical adviser. It is essential that contact be established by the second semester of the student's freshman year. Professional schools of health science require for admission successful comple- tion of a specified sequence of courses in the natural sciences as well as the sub- mission of acceptable scores on appropriate standardized tests. However, pre- medical students have a wide latitude of choice with regard to the major selected. Students should familiarize themselves with the particular admission requirements of the type of professional school they plan to enter prior to deciding on the course of study to be pursued at Oglethorpe. The Professional Option is available to highly qualified students seeking ad- mission to appropriately accredited colleges of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. This option allows students to enter their respective professional schools at the end of their junior year. Credit is awarded at Oglethorpe for the successful completion of the first year of professional school. See Degrees above. Allied Health Studies Students who plan to attend professional schools of nursing, physical therapy or other allied health fields should plan their programs at Oglethorpe with the assistance of the faculty member serving as the Allied Health Adviser. The name of this adviser can be obtained at the Registrar's Office. In allied health fields, successful completion of the program in an accredited professional school and a minimum of 60 semester hours credit earned at Ogle- thorpe are required to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree with an individually planned major in two relevant disciplines. Pre-legal Program Students planning to enter law school after graduation from Oglethorpe should realize that neither the American Bar Association nor leading law schools endorse a particular pre-law major. The student is advised, however, to take courses that enhance the basic skills of a liberally educated person: reading with comprehension, writing, speaking, and reasoning. The student is encouraged to become more familiar with political, economic, and social institutions as they have developed historically and as they function in contemporary society. Students are referred to the Pre-law Handbook, which is available in the University Bookstore, for a more complete discussion of the desirable aspects of a pre-law curriculum. Students interested in pursuing a legal career should ask the Registrar for the names of faculty members serving as pre-law advisers. 81 Pre-seminary Pre-seminary students should plan a curriculum with emphasis on philosophy, religion, English, and foreign language courses. A faculty adviser will aid in the selection of a particular field of study. For further guidance, the chair of the Humanities Division makes available a list of courses recommended by the American Association of Theological Schools. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to take an internship related to their course work. Physical Fitness The following two physical fitness courses are offered for credit. For a descrip- tion of the sports program at Oglethorpe University, please see Athletics in this Bulletin. 1101. Physical Fitness for Living 3 hours A course designed to provide students an understanding and awareness of one's fitness potential through proper nutrition and aerobic exercise. Evaluation of per- sonal fitness levels in the areas of stress, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, body composition, flexibility, and identification of coronary risk factors will assist the student in preparing for a balanced and healthy life. 1102. Fitness Through Lifetime Sports 1 hour A course designed to provide instruction in the skills, knowledge, and under- standing of various sports that can be enjoyed throughout a person's lifetime. Ac- quainting students with the history, rules, and techniques, and offering individual instruction in these sports will help the student maintain fitness through wholesome recreation. Prerequisite: 1101. Interdisciplinary Majors Interdisciplinary majors are offered in American Studies, Business Administra- tion and Behavioral Science, Business Administration and Computer Science, International Studies, and Mathematics and Computer Science. Students who choose one of these majors should notify the Registrar so that an appropriate adviser may be assigned. American Studies The major in American Studies is designed to provide students with the op- portunity to develop a systematic and in-depth understanding of American culture. By combining American studies courses and courses from relevant disciplines (his- tory, literature, the arts, economics, and the social sciences), students may explore the relationships of diverse aspects of American life. Students also are able to pursue their special interests within American culture by developing an "area of concen- tration" that provides a specific focus for much of the work completed in fulfillment of major requirements. In addition to introducing students to the field of American studies, the major is designed to help students refine their fundamental intellectual skills, especially 82 their writing and speaking skills. Skills of this sort will serve the student well long after many specific facts, postulates, and theories have been forgotten. In short, as is consistent with Oglethorpe's stated institutional purpose, the American studies program seeks to prepare humane generalists individuals who possess those basic qualities so necessary for leadership in a rapidly changing world. The required courses in American literature and history may not be used to satisfy core requirements. The American Experience, 2472, should be taken in the freshman or sophomore year. Courses 3477 and 4473 are to be taken in the junior and senior years. A "C" average in major course work is required for graduation. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts. Requirements of the major include completion of the following nine courses: 2127 American Literature: Seeking the Good in the New World I 2128 American Literature: Seeking the Good in the New World II 2216 American History to 1865 2217 American History Since 1865 2472 The American Experience (course description under sociology) 3217 The Age of Affluence: The United States Since 1945 3477 Community and Individualism in America (course description under sociology) 3523 United States Economic History 4473 Senior Seminar in American Studies (course description under sociology) Completion of six of the following courses also is required: 2221 United States Foreign Policy 2223 Constitutional Law 2471 The Family 2518 Probability and Statistics 3121 Contemporary Literature 3131 Music in the 20th Century: 1900-1950 3132 Music in the 20th Century: 1950 to the Present 3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions 3222 American Political Parties 3223 Congress and the Presidency 3225 State and Local Government 3621 Introduction to Education 4121 Special Topics in Literature and Culture I 4123 Major British and American Authors I 4213 United States Diplomatic History 4214 The American Civil War and Reconstruction 4521 Money and Banking 4522 Labor Economics 4525 Public Finance Requirements for the minor include completion of The American Experience and four of the following eight courses: 2127 American Literature: Seeking the Good in the New World I 2128 American Literature: Seeking the Good in the New World II 2216 American History to 1865 2217 American History Since 1865 3217 The Age of Affluence: The United States Since 1945 83 3477 Community and Individualism in America (course description under sociology) 3523 United States Economic History 4473 Senior Seminar in American Studies (course description under sociology) The courses in American literature and American history may not be used to satisfy core requirements. Business Administration and Behavioral Science This major provides students with the knowledge and skills of the behavioral sciences as they may be applied in the business world. The major helps to prepare students for careers in business, especially those related to human resources, or for graduate study in business administration and applied psychology. The major consists of 1 1 required courses and four directed electives. The four directed electives should be carefully selected with the assistance of the faculty adviser and must be evenly divided between business administration courses and courses in behavioral sciences. A "C" average in course work in the major is required for completion of this major. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts. Requirements of the major include completion of the following 1 1 courses: Business Administration Courses 1510 Business Law I 2513 Management 2530 Principles of Accounting I 2531 Principles of Accounting II Choice of: 2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software or 2541 Introduction to Computer Science or 2542 Principles of Computer Programming 3517 Marketing Behavioral Science Courses 2473 Social Psychology 2518 Probability and Statistics 3463 Psychological Testing Choice of: 2464 Organizational Psychology or 3472 The Sociology of Work and Occupations Choice of: 2519 Management Science or 3461 Research Design Two electives from business administration and two from the behavorial sciences chosen from the following courses also are required: 2472 The American Experience 2465 Learning and Conditioning 2474 Social Problems 2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software 2542 Principles of Computer Programming 2555 International Business 3464 Psychology of Leadership 84 3465 Theories of Personality 3470 Culture and Society 3477 Community and Individualism in America 3478 Wealth, Status, and Power 3516 Managerial Finance 3518 Marketing Communications 3521 Intermediate Microeconomics 3522 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3527 Economic Development 4522 Labor Economics 4556 Marketing Research Choice of: 4465 Internship - Psychology or 4517 Internship - Business Administration Business Administration and Computer Science The administration of business involves the collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of large volumes of financial as well as non-financial data. By combining courses in business administration and computer science, this interdisciplinary major acquaints students with the ways in which computer systems can assist in carrying out the accounting, finance, marketing, and management functions of business. An additional aim is to encourage innovative approaches to administration that would be impractical without the computational capacity of the computer. The major requires completion of 16 courses; 13 specified courses and three directed electives, with a grade of "C" or better in each course. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Business Administration. Requirements of the major include completion of the following 13 courses: 1335 Calculus I 2513 Management 2518 Probability and Statistics 2519 Management Science 2530 Principles of Accounting I 2531 Principles of Accounting II 2542 Principles of Computer Programming 3516 Managerial Finance 3517 Marketing 3521 Intermediate Microeconomics 3522 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3544 Principles of File Processing 4516 Strategic Planning Completion of three of the following five courses also is required: 2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software 2541 Introduction to Computer Science 3542 Introduction to Data Structures 4540 Introduction to Systems Programming 4541 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture 4542 Topics in Computer Science 85 International Studies International Studies is an interdisciplinary major which seeks to develop skills and perspectives essential to effective participation in the emerging multicultural business and social environment. The major helps to prepare students for careers in international commerce, the travel and convention businesses, international banking and finance, and government. The major also provides an appropriate undergraduate background for the professional study of business, public policy, and law. Students interested in this major should ask the Registrar to refer them to a faculty adviser who specializes in this major. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts. Requirements of the major include completion of the following five courses (including prerequisites): 2221 United States Foreign Policy 2224 International Relations 3214 Europe Since 1918 3470 Culture and Society 3527 Economic Development or 4523 International Economics Completion of four of the following courses also is required: 2210 Survey of Modern East Asian History I 221 1 Survey of Modern East Asian History II 2218 Modern Southeast Asian History 2555 International Business 3213 Europe in the 19th Century 3216 The People's Republic of China 3219 The Wars in Vietnam 3221 Comparative Government 4211 Modern German History 4212 Russian History 4213 United States Diplomatic History 4216 Special Topics in History 4218 Independent Study in History 4228 Advanced Topics in International Relations Choice of: 2555 International Business or 4523 International Economics or other courses as approved by the adviser. Four semesters of a foreign language are required, or demonstration of profi- ciency in a foreign language which would be equivalent to four semesters of study. A study abroad experience is required. A summer or semester at a foreign university is the preferred method for fulfilling this requirement. Students may plan to complete the language requirement above during their study abroad experience. Students who receive financial aid at Oglethorpe should consult with the Financial Aid Office early in the pursuit of this major to determine available funding for the study abroad experience. Generally, financial aid awarded for study at Oglethorpe University is not transferable for study abroad with another institution. Oglethorpe University maintains' affiliations with the American Institute for Foreign Study, Seigakuin University in Tokyo, and the Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina to aid students in identifying worthwhile foreign study 86 opportunities. Other programs in the recent past in which students have studied abroad include Brethren Colleges Abroad, International Intercultural Studies Pro- gram of the University System of Georgia, and the Centre Linguistique Pour Etran- gers. Advisers who specialize in the international studies field can acquaint students with programs at these institutions and with a wide variety of additional overseas study programs. Note: Students who graduated from a secondary school located abroad at which the language of instruction was not English may satisfy the language requirement with English as a Second Language I and II. They may satisfy the study abroad requirement via their residency in the United States. Mathematics and Computer Science Since its inception as an academic discipline, computer science has been closely associated with mathematics. Many of the field's pioneers are mathematicians by training. Indeed, modern computer science would not be possible wdthout the ex- istence of a number of mathematical developments once thought to be entirely theoretical in nature. The major in Mathematics and Computer Science is designed to acquaint students with the various linkages between computer science and mathematics and to enable students to understand more thoroughly their primary discipline, whether it is mathematics or computer science. Rigorous training in mathematical thinking will provide the student with essential analytical tools and mental discipline, while the problem-solving skills that will be sharpened in the process of developing al- gorithms for computer applications will prove to be beneficial to students of math- ematics. Students will become familiar with ways in which modern computational tools have made possible work in mathematics that would otherwise be prohibitively laborious. Understanding of the many mathematical structures that are essential to effective development and utilization of processes in computer science will be enhanced. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Science. Requirements of the major include completion of the following courses: 1335 Calculus I 1336 Calculus II 2331 Calculus III 2332 Calculus IV 2333 Differential Equations 2335 Discrete Mathematics 2542 Principles of Computer Programming 3331 Complex Analysis or 4333 Special Topics in Mathematics 3334 Linear Algebra 3335 Abstract Algebra 3542 Introduction to Data Structures Completion of three of the following five courses also is required: 2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software 2541 Introduction to Computer Science 3544 Principles of File Processing 4540 Introduction to Systems Programming 4541 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture 4542 Topics in Computer Science 87 Internships and Cooperative Education Oglethorpe University offers two on-the-job learning programs: Cooperative Education and Internships. These programs provide students with the opportunity to have an employment experience designed to promote their professional and personal growth. They also allow students to explore particular career options. Opportunities are available in all majors for students who (I) demonstrate a clear understanding of the goals they wish to accomplish in the experience and (2) possess the necessary academic and personal background to accomplish these goals. In addition to local experiences, students may apply for international co-op/intern- ship assignments through Oglethorpe's membership in the International Cooper- ative Education Consortium, which is managed by the Georgia State University Office of Cooperative Education. Students who are interested in an internship or cooperative education experi- ence should first consult with their faculty advisers and then visit the Office of Career Planning and Placement in Emerson Student Center. Internships Students with a minimum grade-point average of 2.8 may qualify to begin an internship experience in the sophomore year. Every internship requires a statement of academic objectives and requirements developed in consultation with the stu- dent's faculty adviser and/or faculty internship supervisor. Upon successful comple- tion of the internship, the student is awarded academic credit in recognition of the learning value of the experience, up to a maximum of 15 hours. If no academic credit is needed or sought, a non-credit internship can be arranged, utilizing the quality control provided by the Office of Career Planning and Placement. Internships have been available in a large variety of local businesses and or- ganizations such as Deloitte and Touche, Atlanta Historical Society, CNN Sports, United Methodist Children's Home, Gwinnett Medical Center, Georgia League of Women Voters, Zoo Atlanta Animal Research, IBM, Price Waterhouse, The Carter Center, The New York Times-Southern Bureau, and the Georgia Department of Labor, to name only a few. In addition to these Atlanta-based internships, Oglethorpe also is affiliated with two organizations in the nation's capital where students from all majors can ser\'e as interns in the Washington, D.C. area. These organizations are The Washington Center and The Washington Semester Program of American University. Cooperative Education Cooperative Education is a non-credit program in which students with a grade- point average of 2.5 or higher alternate semesters of work and study until gradu- ation. Students begin the co-op experience in their junior year. Opportunities are available with major employers in the Atlanta area. A student who participates in a University sponsored full-time cooperative ed- ucation experience is considered to be a full-time Oglethorpe student. This will be true even though it precludes his or her enrolling in a full-time schedule of classes, provided: (1) he or she was enrolled in a full-time schedule of classes at Oglethorpe during the semester immediately preceding the cooperative education experience; and (2) he or she intends to enroll as a full-time student at Oglethorpe in the subsequent semester. Cross Registration Oglethorpe University is a member of the University Center in Georgia, a consortium of the 18 institutions of higher education in the greater Atlanta area. Through the University Center, students may enroll in courses at any other mem.ber institution. The student need not be admitted to the other institution and completes all procedures, including payment of tuition, at Oglethorpe. Courses taken at University Center institutions on a cross-registration basis count as Oglethorpe courses. While grades earned through consortium courses are not tabulated in grade-point averages, courses with grades of "C" or higher count toward the major. Interested students should consult the Registrar for program details. 89 The Core Curriculum History of the Core Curriculum The idea for a "core curriculum" at Oglethorpe University is nearly half a century old, dating back to 1944 when Oglethorpe's President Philip Weltner pro- posed a totally new liberal arts curriculum aimed at "student development in human understanding and citizenship, alongside training for livelihood." Weltner published his ideas for a new core curriculum in a small brochure called The Oglethorpe Book, outlining his new integrative plan and his philosophy of education, and in so doing, he anticipated some of the ideas featured in General Education in a Free Society, Harvard University's 1945 statement stressing an emphasis on liberal arts and a core curriculum. The idea of a core curriculum was at that time so revolutionary in higher education that news of the Oglethorpe plan appeared in The New York Times in the spring of 1945. Dr. Weltner told The Times: "We are trying to develop keen. ..appreciation and understanding. Instead of dividing our courses into separate schools, we are giving the students a good liberal and general education which can become the basis of hundreds of vocations." Weltner's new plan was received with enthusiasm not only in the press but also on campus. He was able to tell The Times reporter in 1945 that after nearly a year with the new curriculum in place, "for the first time I [have] noticed that the students understand why they are taking the courses they do." Dr. Weltner's core curriculum for the Oglethorpe students of the 1940s re- flected the concerns of the war era: the core comprised one half of every student's total course work and featured courses in "Citizenship" and "Human Understand- ing." As the concerns of the war era receded and the post-war information explosion ensued, the Oglethorpe core underwent extensive revision in the 1960s, its required courses coming to resemble much more closely traditional courses in the disciplines. Gradually this core came to focus on those courses representing competencies that a well-educated generalist ought to have upon graduating from college. The Oglethorpe core curriculum, implemented in the fall of 1992, represents a new idea about core curriculum and its purpose. Rather than an attempt to define what every student should know or a list of basic competencies every student should have, the new core curriculum takes as its starting point the need to inculcate and nurture in Oglethorpe students a taste for and skill at intellectual inquiry. A result of a two-year revision process funded by a major grant from the National Endow- ment for the Humanities, the new core curriculum differs from previous versions of the core in that it has, since its inception, involved a coordinated effort from the faculty to provide a common focus for all core courses. Faculty are committed to working together through frequent conversation about the content and goals of their courses to ensure that the core courses students take provide an integrated approach to investigating five key questions. Each core course represents a distinct way of knowing, a distinct approach to understanding these central questions of the human experience. With its central focus, the core is every student's second major at Oglethorpe. Liberal Education and the Core Curriculum An Oglethorpe education prepares students to live as free human beings who take an active interest in the world around them, and who have developed those modes of thought and action that will make them effective builders of communities. 91 In The Idea of a University, John Henry Newman explains that a hberal education forms "a habit of mind. ..which lasts through life," with "nothing more or less than intellectual excellence" as its object. Thomas Jefferson, in Notes on the State of Vir- ginia, argues that without such development of the intellect, democracy will perish: "Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves therefore are its only safe depositories, and to render even them safe their minds must be improved...." Such mental development requires knowledge of and the capacity to analyze the civilization in which we live. We must be able to raise intelligent questions about apparently self-evident truths, and about whether they can be verified or confirmed upon serious reflection. We also must have the capacity to reflect critically on passions, temptations, impulses, and indeed on thinking itself. As Jefferson pro- claimed, we must not be afraid "to follow truth wherever it may lead...." At the very least, a liberal education ought to impart to students a taste for free inquiry as well as a sense of why such inquiry is important. Oglethorpe University combines these aims with an institutional commitment to small classes, personal attention to the individual student, collaborative activities, and critical reading and writing. In its dedication to a broad, comprehensive liberal education for each student, Oglethorpe has created a common set of core courses that invite students to be thoughtful, inquisitive, and reflective about the human condition and the world surrounding them. These core courses work together with students' experiences in advanced courses in their chosen disciplines to encourage the life-long "habit of mind" that Newman extols. Students are thus urged to consider carefully what they see, hear, and read, to examine questions from more than one point of view, and to avoid leaping quickly to conclusions. The central considerations of the Oglethorpe core are expressed in the form of five questions, questions that have no easy answers: 1. What are our present ways of understanding ourselves and the universe? 2. How do these ways of understanding evolve? 3. How do we deal with conflicts in our ways of understanding? 4. How do we decide what is of value? 5. How do we decide how to live our lives? The Oglethorpe core curriculum initiates and sustains meaningful discussion about matters which are and have been fundamental to understanding the human condition and dealing thoughtfully with its ambiguities. The courses in the core program present a variety of distinct ways of knowing or understanding ourselves. As students become actively engaged with faculty in asking and attempting to answer the central questions raised by the core courses, they will learn to appreciate the life of the mind and to be interested in hearing the variety of voices that have addressed these questions. In an effort to ensure that students encounter such points of view directly, Oglethorpe's core courses are designed to stimulate intensive interaction between faculty and students. The core curriculum provides only a beginning for the investigation of signifi- cant questions. What students have at the completion of the Oglethorpe core pro- gram are not final answers but a multiplicity of ways of knowing and experiencing the world. They will, in addition, be prepared to continue this inquiry on their own. 92 The core curriculum includes: All of the following: C161 Philosophical Conceptions of Reality and Human Life C191 Analytical Writing C21 1 The West and the Medieval World C212 The West and the Modern World C271, C272 Human Nature and the Social Order I, II C462 Psychological Inquiry One of the following C131 Music and Culture C181 Art and Culture One of the following year-long courses 2121, 2122 World Literature: The Search for Identity I, II 2123, 2124 English Literature, 700-1800: The Discovery of the Individual I, II 2125, 2126 English Literature, 1790-1945: Revolution and Reassessment I, II 2127, 2128 American Literature: Seeking the Good in the New World I, II One of the following C351 Natural Science: The Physical Sciences 1321 General Chemistry I 1341 General Physics I 2341 College Physics I One of the following C352 Natural Science: The Biological Sciences 1311 General Biology I One of the following 1333 Applied Calculus 1335 Calculus I 2518 Probability and Statistics 2542 Principles of Computer Programming 93 .|f^," Division I The Humanities 1, , !-"'' American Studies For a complete description of the interdisciplinary major in American Studies, please see the Interdisciplinary Majors section of this Bulletin. Art The art program offers courses in art history and studio work to enhance students' appreciation of works of art and to develop skills in a variety of media. The program is distinctive in its consistent emphasis on realism which is achieved through the development of classical fundamentals in every studio course. A student who takes even one course as an elective can learn to draw, paint, or sculpt from reality while gaining confidence through understanding basic concepts. Artist-In-Residence Oglethorpe has originated an International Artist-in-Residence Program which enables an artist to create on campus for a semester. Each student has the oppor- tunity to meet and discuss art and ideas with a professional practicing artist from another culture. The selected artist has a working space in the Faith Hall studio and has specific studio hours during the week when he or she is available to converse and share with the students and the public. The artist will have his or her work exhibited in the Oglethorpe University Museum. Minor To minor in art one must concentrate in one of four areas: painting, art history, photography, or drawing. For a minor in painting, a student must take three painting courses, two draw- ing courses, one art history course, and one photography course. For a minor in art history, a student must take three art history courses, one photography course, one drawing course, one painting course, and a second course in either painting or drawing or photography. For a minor in photography, a student must take three photography courses, two drawing courses, one painting course, and one art history course. For a minor in drawing, a student must take three drawing courses, two paint- ing courses, one art history course, and one photography course. Upon consultation with art faculty, a student may substitute an independent study or special topics course for one of the requirements where appropriate. C181. Art and Culture 3 hours This course surveys the creative ways that human beings throughout history have attempted to depict their relationships to their surroundings. Art is thus viewed as a barometer of civilization, a visual, creative response to the intellectual and emotional climate of a given moment in history. Students will examine present ways of understanding ourselves and the universe, the evolution of that understand- ing, and the conflicts involved. Basic artistic principles and concepts also will be studied in an effort to decide what has artistic value. Recommended for junior or senior year but should precede studio art courses. 95 1182. Drawing 3 hours Studio exercises, in-studio lectures, outside assignments, and critiques are de- signed to develop a basic understanding of drawing. Projects will be designed to explore concepts and theories of drawing and to develop the bridge between obser- vation and creating an image. 1183. Painting 3 hours Studio exercises, in-studio lectures, outside assignments, and critiques are de- signed to develop a fuller understanding of the technical aspects of oil painting. A study of composition, color, drawing, and expression will be included. Emphasis will be on the development of a personal direction and self-confidence in painting. 1185. Photography 3 hours Laboratory exercises, in-class lectures, critiques and assignments are designed to develop an understanding of all aspects of photography, including composition and self expression. Emphasis will be on development of technical skills and a personal direction in photography. 2181. Special Topics in Art History 3 hours An in-depth analysis of specific historical art periods will stress how major artists and trends were influenced by their times. Discussion of important events and ideas of significant individuals of the period will serve to provide the necessary background for a thorough comprehension of social and intellectual sources of art. Prerequisite: C181. 2182. Independent Study in Drawing 3 hours Individual instruction in drawing techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 2183. Independent Study in Painting 3 hours Individual instruction in painting techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 2184. Modern Art History 3 hours An in-depth analysis of the art of the 19th and 20th centuries, stressing how major trends and major artists were influenced by their times. The course will begin with the advent of the Industrial Revolution and continue to the present. It will focus on the art and ideas of Ingres, Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse, Dali, and Warhol. Prerequisite: C181. 2185. Figure Drawing 3 hours An introductory drawing course covering the main concepts necessary for draw- ing the human figure: major anatomical surface landmarks, planar structure, pro- portion, mass and volume. Students will work from both the clothed and the nude model. 3180. Special Topics in Studio 3 hours Studio exercises, in-studio lectures, outside assignments, and critiques are de- signed to develop a basic understanding of various media, including sculpture, figure drawing, and various specialties of Artists-in-Residence. 4181. Internship - Art 1-6 hours An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning oppor- tunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negotiate a learn- ing contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and indices for 96 the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives. Students are em- ployed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperating business organi- zations, governmental departments and agencies or in other professional settings. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the fac- ulty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. Communications A program in communications prepares students to express themselves effec- tively in speech and in writing. It encourages students to examine their own modes of communication and to analyze the communication of others, from individual utterances to mass media coverage. Graduates in communications generally go on to careers in journalism, public relations, advertising, mass media, corporate communications, and related fields. They also are prepared for further study in journalism or communications. All communications majors must also complete a minor course of study in any other discipline of their choice to enable them to apply their communication skills to a specific body of knowledge and to enhance employment possibilities. Although an internship is not required for the major, it is strongly recom- mended. Major The following courses are required: 1151 Public Speaking I 2190 Intermediate Writing: Persuasion 2191 Intermediate Writing: Investigation 2540 Introduction to Computer Applications Software 3151 Journalism Workshop 3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions Two literature courses selected from upper-level (3000 or 4000) offerings. Five courses selected from the following: 1152 Public Speaking II 1185 Photography 2473 Social Psychology 3150 Introduction to Linguistics 3152 Broadcast Media 3192 Creative Writing 3193 Biography and Autobiography 34G4 Psychology of Leadership 3518 Marketing Communications 4158 Special Topics in Communications 4159 Internship - Communications 4190 Independent Study in Writing 4198 Special Topics in Writing Also required for the major is the selection of a minor which supports the student's career plans. 97 1151, 1152. Public Speaking I, II 3 plus 3 hours These courses seek to develop skills in the techniques of effective public speak- ing. The format is designed to produce a poised, fluent, and articulate student by actual experience, which will include the preparation and delivery of formal and informal talks on approved subjects. 3150. Introduction to Linguistics 3 hours A study of the history of the English language, the rules of traditional grammar, and current linguistic theory. Special attention is paid to the relationship between language and cognition, theories of language acquisition, and the dialects of Amer- ican English. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: C191. 3151. Journalism Workshop 3 hours This course is a hands-on workshop involving the writing and publication of a campus newspaper, newsletter, or newsmagazine. It can be repeated by students for elective credit up to six hours but can only count once toward the communi- cations major or the writing minor. Prerequisite: 2191 or permission of the instruc- tor. 3152. Broadcast Media 3 hours This course is a hands-on workshop involving the writing and production of radio and/or television programs. It will introduce students to the practical problems involved in broadcast production, as well as raise theoretical questions and concerns about the use of media in the 1990s. Prerequisite: A writing or communications course beyond Analytical Writing. 4158. Special Topics in Communications 3 hours This course will examine selected topics in journalism, communications, or media studies, such as The New Journalism, Mass Media and Popular Culture, Media and Marginalized Cultures, War Reporting, or Gender and Communication. Prerequisite: A writing or communications course beyond Analytical Writing. 4159. Internship - Communications 1-6 hours This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in some aspect of the communications industry at, for instance, CNN, the Carter Center, or the Atlanta bureau of The New York Times. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. Drama 2130. Apprenticeship in Theatre 3 hours The apprenticeship is designed to provide a hands-on learning experience in theatre. Students may focus on one of three areas of responsibility: preparation and performance, technical design, or theatrical management. Open to sophomores, juniors, or seniors only and may be taken for credit only once. Taught on a satis- factory/ unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 2135. Special Topics in Theatre History 3 hours This course emphasizes the study of specific periods in theatrical history by examining dramaturgy, staging practices, costuming techniques and acting styles. Periods covered may include: Ancient Greek and Medieval Theatre, the Elizabe- thans and the Golden Age of Spanish Drama, the Italian Renaissance and French Neoclassicism. Prerequisite: C211 or permission of the instructor. 98 2137. Contemporary Theatre and Film 3 hours This course will examine the effect of both modified and allusive realism on contemporary theatre and film through a study of writers currently working in both fields. Students will read both play and film scripts, as well as view films. Writers examined will include: Hare, Stoppard, Henley, Norman, and Mamet. English In literature courses, students examine written works to determine their mean- ing, to reach judgments about their value, to explore their relation to life, and to derive pleasure. To these ends, students make written and oral analyses, supporting their conclusions with close examination of specific passages from the works of literature being studied. In both literature and writing courses, students learn to compose their generalizations and supporting details into a coherent structure of thought and language. An English major at Oglethorpe is excellent preparation for law school or any other professional training that requires students to interpret written material, and support their assertions with specific evidence. Given the expressed need in the business community for people who can communicate well orally and on paper, the combination of an English major and courses in business administration or an ac- counting minor may be very attractive to prospective employers. The course. Ad- vanced Writing for Business and the Professions, focuses on the kinds of speaking and writing abilities graduates will need to get and keep jobs in personnel, sales, and management. Oglethorpe graduates also work in public relations and editing, where they use their skill with words a major emphasis of every English course. They go into teaching, and sometimes work for publishers, television stations, film- making companies, or computer firms. They write press releases, training manuals, in-house newspapers, and news copy. To help students bridge the gap between academic life and work experience, Oglethorpe places English majors in internships with area newspapers, publishing companies, public relations firms, cultural associations, and radio and television stations. Such experiences enhance students' chances of finding the jobs they want after graduation. Major Students who major in English are required to take four year-long sequences: World Literature: The Search for Identity I and II, American Literature: Seeking the Good in the New World I and II, English Literature, 700-1800: The Discovery of the Individual I and II, English Literature, 1790-1945: Revolution and Reassess- ment I and II. Students also are required to take one writing course beyond Ana- lytical Writing; to take either Shakespeare or Chaucer; and to select four electives from upper-level (3000 and 4000) literature courses. Minor Students who minor in English are required to take a minimum of six of the literature courses listed below. At least three of these must be upper-level (3000 and 4000) courses. Core requirements must be met with courses other than the courses in a student's English minor. 99 1123. Independent Study in Literature and Composition 3 hours Supervised study in specified genres or periods. Papers use several different rhetorical strategies. 2121, 2122. World Literature: The Search for Identity I, II ...3 plus 3 hours In this year-long course literary masterpieces will be read that explore various ways of human understanding and how they evolved. In the first semester authors such as Homer, Sophocles, Vergil, Dante, and Shakespeare explore the human condition and question how life should be lived. In the second semester authors such as R.acine, Voltaire, Flaubert, and Tolstoy question the answers offered by earlier writers. This course focuses on the tradition of Western literature, but the instructor also may include works from non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: CI 91 and 2121 for 2122. 2123, 2124. English Literature, 700-1800: The Discovery of the Individual I, II 3 plus 3 hours This year-long course will analyze the ways in which understanding ourselves have evolved and how English literature in this formative period dealt with conflicts in our ways of understanding ourselves. The move from literary characters with little interior to those with complex motives and behavior will be studied along Mth the development of those literary genres the romance, metaphysical poetry, satire, and the novel which reflect a growing self-consciousness. Major authors read in the first semester will include the Beowulf-poct, Chaucer, Malory, Shakespeare, and Spenser; in the second semester they will include Milton, Donne, Pope, Dryden, Fielding, and Johnson. Prerequisites: C191 and 2123 for 2124. 2125, 2126. English Literature, 1790-1900: Revolution and Reassessment I, II 3 plus 3 hours This year-long course raises questions about the adequacy of different ways of understanding ourselves by looking at poetry, novels, and nonfiction prose which make conflicting claims about how we are to live our lives. These issues will be examined in the first semester by examining writers such as Blake, Wordsworth, Tennyson, and Arnold. The same issues will be dealt with in the second semester by reading authors such as Conrad, Lawrence, and T.S. Eliot. Prerequisites: C191 and 2125 for 2126. 2127, 2128. American Literature: Seeking the Good in the New World I, II 3 plus 3 hours This year-long course will consider the adequacy of conflicting ways of under- standing ourselves and our relation to the world, with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Students will address the possibilities of knowing the good, of re- demption from the bad, and of finding adequate words for the often ambiguous relation between the two, as we struggle to discover what is of value and how we should choose to live our lives. Readings may include works by Franklin, Thoreau, Melville, Whitman, and Dickinson in the first half, and by Crane, Wharton, Fitz- gerald, Gather, Eliot, Baldwin, and selected contemporary writers in the second. Prerequisites: C191 and 2127 for 2128. 3121. Contemporary Literature 3 hours A study of literature written since 1945, this course may emphasize poetr>', drama, or the novel, and may include work in translation. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course. 100 3123. Shakespeare 3 hours The plays and theatre of WilHam Shakespeare. Offered in ahernate years. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course. 3124, 3125. Studies in Drama I, II 3 plus 3 hours Drama as literature and as genre, through survey and period studies. Prereq- uisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course. 3126, 3127. Studies in Poetry I, II 3 plus 3 hours Courses which examine the method and effects of poetry by focusing on par- ticular poets, movements, styles, or historical periods. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course. 3128, 3129. Studies in Fiction I, II 3 plus 3 hours English, American, and continental narrative prose will be examined in the context of either a particular theme or an intensive concentration on a particular period or type, such as Bildungsroman, the Russian novel, or the Victorian novel. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course. 4120. American Poetry 3 hours This course will consider the work of major American poets such as Whitman, Dickinson, Frost, Wallace Stevens, T.S. Eliot, William Carlos Williams, as well as a number of contemporary ones, in the context of their lives and their countries. Analytical and creative written exercises will explore their efforts to find an emo- tional and spiritual home in America. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course. 4121, 4122. Special Topics in Literature and Culture I, II 3 plus 3 hours Courses relating literature with aspects of social and intellectual history or a particular issue or theme. Possible offerings may include women in literature, Amer- ican civilization. Black (or other ethnic) literature, popular culture, the literature of a single decade, children's literature, and myth and folklore in literature. Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course. 4123, 4124. Major British and American Authors I, II 3 plus 3 hours An intensive study of between one and five English and/or American writers. Usually offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course. 4126. Chaucer 3 hours Students in this course will learn to read and appreciate the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, the first great English poet, in his original language; to enjoy the rich and varied nature of his works; and to appreciate why he is called "the Father of Eng- lish." Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course, preferably 2123. 4127. The Literature of King Arthur and Camelot 3 hours This course will acquaint students with the medieval origins of the Arthurian legends, the best of the contemporary versions of the legends, and the origins and nature of change effected in legends over time. Prerequisite: One semester of any year-long sophomore literature course. 4129. Internship - English 1-6 hours An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning oppor- tunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negotiate a learn- ing contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and indices for 101 the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives. Students are em- ployed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperating business organi- zations, governmental departments and agencies, or in other professional settings: for instance, the Atlanta Historical Society, Atlanta newspapers and television sta- tions, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. Foreign Languages Students must take a language proficiency examination on the day of registra- tion or the first day of class. They will be placed in the course sequence according to their competence. Foreign students are not eligible for courses in their primary language. French A minor in French consists of the following courses: Intermediate French, Ad- vanced French Conversation, and Advanced French Composition. Two other courses selected from the following list also are required: 4171 French Literature of the Ancien Regime 4172 Modern French Literature 4173 The Third Republic and Its Institutions 4174 The Fifth Republic and Its Institutions 4175 Franco-American Relations in Trade and Culture 4177, 4178 Special Topics in Foreign Language, Literature, and Culture I, II Certain requirements may be met through an approved study abroad program. Students pursuing a minor in French are encouraged to spend a summer or semester studying in France or a French-speaking country. 1173, 1174. Elementary French I, II 4 plus 4 hours A course in beginning college French designed to present a sound foundation in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing contemporary French. Prerequi- site: None for 1173; 1173 required for 1174, or placement by testing. 2173. Intermediate French 3 hours A review of major points of grammar as well as further practice in developing oral and written skills. Introduction to a variety of unedited French texts. Prereq- uisite: 1174 or placement by testing. 3173. Advanced French Conversation 3 hours The development of oral skills through practice in group settings and individual class presentations. Students will learn to express themselves orally on a number of different topics. Prerequisites: 1174 and 2173, or placement by testing. 3174. Advanced French Composition 3 hours Weekly writing assignments in French to be revised on a regular basis form the central activity of the course. A study of style and grammatical forms used exclusively in the written language completes the course work. Prerequisites: 1174 and 2173, or placement by testing. 102 4171. French Literature of the Ancien Regime 3 hours Selected texts from French literature prior to 1789 to be studied as examples of prose, poetry, and drama in the language. Taught in French. Prerequisites: 1 174 and 2173, or placement by testing. 4172. Modern French Literature 3 hours Selected texts from French literature from 1789 to the present day to be studied as examples of prose, poetry, and drama in the language. Taught in French. Pre- requisites: 1174 and 2173, or placement by testing. 4173. The Third Republic and Its Institutions 3 hours A study of both political and cultural institutions in France from 1870 to 1940 with emphasis on the traditions established by the new republican government in the late 19th century. Taught in French. Prerequisites: 1 174 and 2173, or placement by testing. 4174. The Fifth Republic and Its Institutions 3 hours A study of both political and cultural institutions in contemporary France since the establishment of the present governing form in 1958. Emphasis on current issues under debate in France. Taught in French. Prerequisites: 1174 and 2173, or place- ment by testing. 4175. Franco-American Relations in Trade and Culture 3 hours An orientation to French business and cultural communities and considerations of existing connections with their American counterparts. The course includes an introduction to commercial French. Taught in French. Prerequisites: 1 174 and 2173, or placement by testing. German 1175, 1176. Elementary German I, II 4 plus 4 hours A course in beginning college German designed to develop the ability to understand, speak, read, and write contemporary German. Prerequisite: None for 1175; 1175 required for 1176, or placement by testing. 2175. Intermediate German I 3 hours Practice in speaking and understanding German, accompanied by review of grammar. Reading and discussion of short literary texts. Prerequisite: 1 1 76 or place- ment by testing. 2176. Intermediate German II 3 hours Continuation of Intermediate German I. Practice in spoken German with added emphasis on writing. Reading materials include both contemporary topics and selections from literature. Video-taped materials provide further acquaintance with German speakers and culture. Prerequisite: 2175 or placement by testing. Japanese 1177, 1178. Elementary Japanese I, II 4 plus 4 hours A course in beginning college Japanese designed to develop the ability to understand, speak, read, and write contemporary Japanese. Prerequisite: None for 1177; 1177 for 1 1 78, or placement by testing. 2177. 2178. Intermediate Japanese I, II 3 plus 3 hours These courses are a continuation of elementary Japanese, including vocabulary building, practice in writing Kana and Kan-Ji Chinese characters, and conversa- tional exercises. Japanese manners are studied in class through use of the spoken language. Prerequisite: 1178 or permission of the instructor. 103 V '"(i II Spanish ' I 1171, 1172. Elementary Spanish I, II 4 plus 4 hours An elementary course in understanding, reading, writing, and speaking con- temporary Spanish, with emphasis on Latin American pronunciation and usage. Prerequisite: None for 1171; 1171 required for 1172 or placement by testing. 2171. Intermediate Spanish I 3 hours Studies of the idiomatic and situational usage of the Spanish language. Pre- requisite: 1172 or placement by testing. 2172. Intermediate Spanish II 3 hours Further studies of the idiomatic and situational usage of the Spanish language. Prerequisite: 2171 or placement by testing. 4177, 4178. Special Topics in Foreign Language, Literature, and Culture I, II 3 plus 3 hours A two-semester sequence of courses in which topical aspects of the literature and cultural phenomena associated with a given language are explored. Prerequi- site: Permission of the instructor. Music The music curriculum includes courses in music history, music theory, and performance. Minor To complete a minor in music a student must satisfy the following course requirements: 2131 Music Theory I 2132 Music Theory II 2133 History of Music I 2134 History of Music II 3131 Music in the 20th Century: 1900-1950 or 3132 Music in the 20th Century: 1950 to the Present A total of three semester hours of 1134 University Singers or 1136 Applied Instruction in Music also must be taken. C131. Music and Culture 3 hours The appreciation of music begins with an understanding of the creative process as a means of self-expression and the artist's relationship to the world. Using pri- mary sources, guest lecturers, and artists, this course will examine the styles, trends, and developments of Western and international music from early civilizations through the 20th century. Study and discussion will begin to develop an understand- ing of how music and the cultural arts reflect and affect societal trends and values. 1134. University Singers 1 hour Study and performance of sacred and secular choral music. The Oglethorpe University Chorale is auditioned from members of the University Singers. Prereq- uisite: Permission of the instructor. 104 1135. Beginning Class Voice 1 hour An introduction to the basics of singing which includes posture, breath pressure, phonation, diction, tone, and intonation. A variety of easy vocal literature will be studied and performed. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 1136. Applied Instruction in Music 1 hour The study and practice of techniques and literature on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 2131, 2132. Music Theory I, II 3 plus 3 hours A study of the materials and structure of music, including notation, scales, keys, rhythm, chord structure, basic harmonic progressions, elementary composi- tion, sight-singing, and keyboard skills. 2133, 2134. History of Music I, II 3 plus 3 hours A study of music with analysis of representative works from major historical periods. The first course covers the beginning of music through the Classical Period; the second course focuses on Beethoven and the Romantic Period. Prerequisite: C131 or permission of the instructor. 3131. Music in the 20th Century: 1900-1950 3 hours A study of music in the first half of the 20th century with analysis of repre- sentative works and emphasis on its relationship to contemporary life and thought. Prerequisite: G131 or permission of the instructor. 3132. Music in the 20th Century: 1950 to the Present 3 hours A study of music in the second half of the 20th century with analysis of rep- resentative works and with special emphasis on its relationship to contemporary life and thought. Prerequisite: C131 or permission of the instructor. 4131. Independent Study in Music 1-2 hours This course is supervised research on a selected project or paper. It provides students an opportunity to study and analyze in depth a specific musical style, composer, work, etc. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 4135. Internship - Music 1-6 hours An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning oppor- tunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negotiate a learn- ing contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and indices for the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives. Students are em- ployed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperating business organi- zations, governmental departments and agencies or in other professional settings: for instance, in a recording studio, in a company developing software designed for musicians, or in merchandising. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Pre- requisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. 105 Philosophy The philosophy program at Oglethorpe is intended to train the student in the skills of reading and understanding abstract, and often difficult, arguments. Stu- dents learn to think critically, to develop their own views, and to express their thoughts in clear, articulate prose. Although such skills are important in most occupations, philosophy is an especially good background for graduate study in business or law. Major The philosophy major consists of 10 courses in addition to Philosophical Con- ceptions of Reality and Human Life (C161) and Intermediate Writing: Persuasion (2190). These courses must include Ethics, Formal Logic, Ancient Philosophy (for which, if necessary, either Plato or Aristotle may be substituted), and any two courses from Medieval Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, and 19th-century Phi- losophy; plus five additional courses in philosophy. Minor The philosophy minor consists of six philosophy courses beyond Philosophical Conceptions of Reality and Human Life. These courses must include either Ethics or Formal Logic; any two courses from Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, or 19th-century Philosophy; plus three other philosophy C161. Philosophical Conceptions of Reality and Human Life 3 hours This course wall study the writings of four major thinkers, each of whom has attempted to work out a unified vision of reality and the place of human beings in it. The philosophers to be studied will be chosen from different periods in history and from different intellectual and cultural traditions; they may include such figures as Socrates, St. Augustine, Confucius, and Nietzsche. Studying the philosophies of these different thinkers will encourage students to reflect upon how they themselves view the world and their place in it, and upon how their own ways of thinking have evolved from earlier systems of thought. 2160. Ancient Philosophy 3 hours A survey of the development of philosophical thought in the West prior to the rise of Christianity, from the beginning of non-mythological speculation around 500 B.C., through the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and the later Hel- lenistic period, to the Neoplatonism of Plotinus around 250 A.D. Prerequisite: C161. 2161. Medieval Philosophy 3 hours A survey of Christian philosophical thought in the West, from the development of Christian doctrine in the early centuries A.D. (including the contribution of Greek philosophy to early Christian thought), through the rise of Scholasticism and its culmination in St. Thomas, to the late medieval Christian thought of Scotus and Occam. Prerequisite: C161. 2162. Early Modern Philosophy 3 hours A survey of philosophy in the West from the Renaissance to 1800, including Renaissance Humanism and the Reformation, the rise of science and its impact on subsequent thought, the "rationalist" systems of Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz, 106 the "empiricist" systems of Locke, Berkeley, and Hume, and the critical philosophy of Kant. Prerequisite: C16I. 2163. 19th-century Philosophy 3 hours A survey of Western philosophy in the 19th century, from the post-Kantian movement of German Idealism (Hegel), through Continental and British political and moral philosophy, the scientific philosophies of Positivism and Social Darwinism, the religious/anti-religious philosophies of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, and Ameri- can Pragmatism. Prerequisite: C161. 2164. Formal Logic 3 hours Provides the student with the basic methods of differentiating between valid and invalid argument forms. Both the traditional techniques and the newer symbolic methods are introduced. Prerequisite: C161. 2165. Ethics 3 hours A comparative study of the value systems of the past those of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Mill, and James among others that may enable the student to arrive at a sense of obligation or responsibility. The implications of given systems for the prob- lems of vocation, marriage, economics, politics, war, and race also will be discussed. Prerequisite: C161. 2166. Plato 3 hours A study of the philosophy of Plato through a reading of his major dialogues. In addition to the "Socratic" dialogues, readings will include the Phaedo, Phaedrus, Symposium, Republic, and Timaeus. Prerequisite: C161. 2167. Aristotle 3 hours A study of the philosophy of Aristotle through a reading of his major works. Readings will include portions of the Logic, Physics, DeAnima, Metaphysics, and Nicom- achean Ethics. Prerequisite: C161. 2225. Political Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval 3 hours An examination of the origins of philosophical reflection on the fundamental issues of politics, which is designed to lead to the critical consideration of the political views of our time. Among the topics discussed are the relationship between knowledge and political power and the character of political justice. A selection of the works of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and others are examined. Prerequisites: C271 and C272. 2226. Political Philosophy II: Modern 3 hours A critical examination of the peculiarly modern political and philosophical stance beginning where Political Philosophy I concludes. Among the authors dis- cussed are Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx, and Nietzsche. Prerequisite: 2225 or permission of the instructor. 3160. 20th-century Analytic Philosophy 3 hours A study of the analytic or linguistic movement in 20th-century philosophy as developed primarily in England and America. Includes the philosophy of Bertrand Russell, logical positivism, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and the "ordinary language" philosophy of Austin and Ryle. Prerequisite: C161. 3161. 20th-century European Philosophy 3 hours A study of European philosophy in the 20th century, including an interpretive and critical analysis of the philosophy of "Existenz." Beginning with Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, traces the movements of existentialism and phenomenology through its major representatives such as Heidegger, Sartre, and Camus. Prerequisite: CI61. 107 l '-Jl f 3162. Philosophy of Religion 3 hours An inquiry into the general subject of religion from the philosophical point of view. The course will seek to analyze concepts such as God, holiness, salvation, ," worship, creation, sacrifice, eternal life, etc., and to determine the nature of reli- ^ gious utterances in comparison with those of everyday life: scientific discovery, mo- , ' rality, and the imaginative expression of the arts. Prerequisite: CI 61. 3163. Metaphysics (Theory of Reality) 3 hours An intensive study of selected issues which are basic to our thought about ourselves and the world. Included will be such topics as personal identity, fate, the ' ' nature of space and time, and God as the cause of the universe. Prerequisite: C161. 3165. Kant's Critique of Pure Reason 3 hours J A study of Kant's theoretical philosophy, his "metaphysics of experience," through a reading and analysis of his major work. An attempt will be made to discover which portions of ICant's philosophy can be accepted as valid and true in the light of present-day philosophy and science. Prerequisite: C161. 3167. Indian Philosophy 3 hours A survey of philosophical issues in the Veda and the Upanishads and in selected ' later works. Will include such modern thinkers as Gandhi, Radhakrishnan, and ' Tagore. Prerequisite: C161. _ I 3168. Chinese Philosophy 3 hours A survey of the religious and philosophical thought of China, including both the early era (Laotzu, Confucius, and Chuangtsu) and modern Chinese philosophy. Prerequisite: C161. , 3169. Japanese Philosophy 3 hours A survey of the development of Japanese philosophy from the 5th century A.D. j' to the present, including the Western influence on Japanese thought since 1877. ^ " Prerequisite: CI 61. , ' 4161. Epistemology (Theory of Knowledge) 3 hours . A study of various issues concerned with the nature and validity of human ' ',, knowledge. The topics studied will include the distinction between knowledge and 'l'' belief, arguments for and against scepticism, perception and our knowledge of the ' ' physical world, and the nature of truth. Prerequisite: C161. 4162. Special Topics in Philosophy: Philosophers 3 hours ; Intensive study of the thought of a single important philosopher or group of philosophers. Prerequisite: C161. ' I 4163. Special Topics in Philosophy: Philosophical Issues and Problems 3 hours , ' Studies of selected philosophical questions usually of special relevance to the present day. Has included courses such as Philosophy of History, War and Its Jus- ( tification, and Philosophical Issues in Women's Rights. Prerequisite: C161. . ' 4165. Internship - Philosophy 1-6 hours An internship is designed to provide a formalized, experiential learning oppor- tunity to qualified students. The student and a faculty supervisor negotiate a learn- ing contract which specifies learning objectives for the internship and indices for '' the evaluation of the student's achievement of these objectives. Students are em- , ' ployed or volunteer in standard work situations with cooperating business organi- [ i zations, governmental departments and agencies, or in other professional settings. 108 Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the fac- ulty supervisor and qualification for the internship program. 4166. Independent Study in Philosophy 1-3 hours Supervised research on a selected topic. Prerequisite: Permission of the instruc- tor. Writing Minor The writing minor consists of five different courses beyond Analytical Writing (or equivalent), chosen from the following: 2190 Intermediate Writing: Persuasion 2191 Intermediate Writing: Investigation 3151 Journalism Workshop 3191 Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions 3192 Creative Writing 3193 Biography and Autobiography 4190 Independent Study in Writing 4198 Special Topics in Writing 4199 Seminar for Student Tutors of Writing (must be taken three times to constitute one writing minor course) P190. Basic Composition 3 hours This course emphasizes the fundamentals of grammar and composition. Stu- dents assigned to this course take it as a prerequisite to C191. C191. Analytical Writing 3 hours This course will teach students how to raise intelligent questions about them- selves and the world around them. Writing will be presented as a tool for inquiry, emphasizing the development of analytical skills especially the skills of uncovering assumptions, making tenable assertions in the form of persona! experience, textual material, or other appropriate modes of evidence. 1198, 1199. English as a Second Language I, 11 3 plus 3 hours A course for international students. The "ESL" sequence is designed to prepare students for subsequent courses in English composition as well as for written assignments in college courses. 2190. Inteimediate Writing: Persuasion 3 hours Expository writing for students who want to develop their skills beyond the level achieved in Analytical Writing; recommended background for upper-level writ- ing courses. Emphasis will be on presenting clear, coherent, and logical arguments. Reading and writing will be drawn from a range of disciplines, and students will be asked to analyze and revise their own writing. Prerequisite: CI 91 or equivalent. 2191. Intermediate Writing: Investigation 3 hours Expository writing for students who want to develop their skills beyond the level achieved in Analytical Writing; recommended background for upper-level writ- ing courses. Emphasis will be on learning a wide range of research techniques and purposefully presenting information to a variety of audiences in appropriate format and style. Students will be asked to define their own investigative projects, and to analyze and revise their own writing. Prerequisite: C191 or equivalent. 109 . li 3191. Advanced Writing for Business and the Professions 3 hours A course for students who have mastered the basic skills and insights of writing and who wish to improve their ability to write clear, concise, persuasive expository ' ' prose. Oral presentations and practice in listening with accuracy constitute another ) element of the course. Weekly writing assignments. Prerequisites: C19I and one I year-long literature sequence. 3192. Creative Writing 3 hours Introduction to the theory and practice of writing poetry and prose fiction. The student will be asked to submit written work each week. Prerequisites: CI91, soph- ' ' ', omore standing, and permission of the instructor. hi ' 3193. Biography and Autobiography 3 hours ' ^ An introduction to theories of biographical and autobiographical writing; prac- tice in such forms of writing as the personal narrative, the profile, and the interview. ' , , The class will follow a workshop format; a portfolio of revised work wall be presented I for evaluation at the end of the session. Prerequisite: 2190 or 2191, or permission ,' p of the instructor. 4190. Independent Study in Writing 3 hours Supervised independent writing project. Prerequisites: Permission of the in- ' structor and the student must be pursuing a minor in writing. . I 4198. Special Topics in Writing 3 hours Study of a selected topic in the field of writing, such as Scientific and Technical '., Writing, Oral History, Writing for Educators, or The Art of the Essay. The topic ' will vary from year to year. Prerequisite: 2190 or 2191, or permission of the instruc- ' It tor. 'i 4199. Seminar for Student Tutors of Writing 1 hour Background and training for students working as "Peer Tutors" in Oglethorpe's Writing Center. One hour per week is devoted to discussion of the writing process and the process of responding to student writing. Students spend two to three hours I ' per week in the Writing Center under supervision of the Director of Writing, and ,,! ' 00 3 ^ r* P tj * rt o n 3 P ft OO JO o o oo w 1 ' a 9 K) Z 3 w p^ X w ?QO lb 0T3^? of >o5-b SS CO N 33