LAGRANGE COLLEGE Evening College Evening College Bulletin 2008-2009 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/eveningcollegebu20082009lagr Volume 8 Number 1 Evening College Bulletin 2008 - 2009 LaGrange College 601 Broad Street LaGrange, GA 30240 President: F. Stuart GuUey, Ph.D. Editor: Linda H. McMuUen The Evening College Bulletin is pubUshed annually for the benefit of applicants and students in the Evening College division of LaGrange College and details policies, procedures, and programs that are specific to Evening College. The Evening College Bulletin is subordinate to the LaGrange College Bulletin. All policies not specifically addressed in the Evening College Bulletin are those policies detailed in the LaGrange College Bulletin. Inquiries should be addressed to the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, ::h:J.n:L ; U-s^-'MiL The Evening College division of LaGrange College admits qualified adult students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to smdents in the division. Evening College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid policies, or other school-administered programs. College Communications Directory LaGrange College 601 Broad Street LaGrange, Georgia 30240-2999 (706) 880-8000 Fax: (706) 880-8025 www.lagrange.edu A complete directory of faculty and staff telephone numbers, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses is available on the College web site, www.lagrange.ed (area code 706) OfTice of the President 880-8240 President, F. Stuart Giilley, Ph.D. Academic Affairs 880-8236 Interim VP for Academic Affairs and Dean, Greg McClanahan, Ph.D. Bookstore 880-8068 Textbook Manager, Melissa Hunt 880-8145 Business Department 880-8317 Chair, Jon Birkeli, Ph.D. Business Office/Student Accounts 880-8278 Accounts Receivable Specialist, Becky Carter Career Development Center 880-8185 Director, Diana Goldwire Chaplain 880-8297 Rev. Dr. Quincy Brown Education Department 880-8202 Chair, Donald Livingston, Ed.D. Evening College 880-8021 Director, Linda H. McMullen Financial Aid Office 880-8241 Director, Sylvia Smith Information Technology Support Manager, Tiffany Mixon 880-8049 Registrar's Office 880-8024 Director, Jimmy Herring 2 Tart.f Of Contents Evening College reserves the right to make modifications in the degree require- ments, courses, schedules, calendar, regulations, fees and other changes deemed necessary or conducive to the efficient operation of the division. Such changes become effective as announced by the proper LaGrange College authorities. Communications Directory 2 Evening College Calendar 4 About LaGrange College 8 Mission; Accreditation; Evening College Admission 11 Freshman Admission; Transfer Admission; Readmission; Enrollment Procedure Financial Aid 17 Philosophy; Payment of Charges; Refund Policy; Financial Aid Policies; Financial Aid Programs Academic Support Services 28 Student Life 33 Academic Policies 36 Attendance; Grades and Credits; Honor Code; Student Status; Transcripts Degree Requirements 43 B.A. Business Administration, B.A. Human Development, A.A. Liberal Studies General Education Curriculum Requirements 44 Minors in Sociology and Human Resource Management 46 Course Descriptions, Business Administration 50 Course Descriptions, Human Development 56 Course Descriptions, General Education 59 Faculty Listing 68 About the Campus Inside back cover 3 2008-2008 Academic CalenHar Pre-Session Activities, August 2008 August 19 New Student Orientation 5-30pm August 20-22 Faculty Institute August 28-29 Mathematics/ English placement examinations 5:30pm Fall 2008 September September September September September 5 September September September September October October October October October October 1 Labor Day - College closed 2 Fair on the Square 6:00pm 3 Opening Convocation 7:00pm 4 Registration for new students and returning students not prepaid, 10:00am - 6:00pm Registration for new students and returning students not prepaid, 10:00am - 4:00pm 8 Fall quarter begins 5:50pm 12 Drop/add and late registration ends at 5:00pm. No refund for individual classes dropped after this date. Syllabi due in Dean's office 5:00pm Graduation Petitions due for seniors completing require- ments end of fall term 1 9 Official Day of Record 6:00pm 26 Last day to withdraw from a fall class with an automatic "W" 8, 9 Midterm examinations 13, 14 Fall break - no classes. Administrative Offices open. 17 Deficiency notices due in Dean's office 17-19 2008 Homecoming activities 24 Last day to withdraw from a fall quarter class 28-3 1 Pre-registration for winter 2009 quarter November 12-13 Final examinations during class November 1 3 Fall quarter ends November 17 Fall Enrichment Term begins 5:30pm November 2 1 Fall quarter grades due in Registrar's Office 12:00 November 26-28 Thanksgiving Holiday. No Fall Enrichment class November 27,28 Administrative Office closed for Thanksgiving December 1-7 Celebrate the Servant activities all week December 7 Ceremony of Lessons and Carols, Callaway Auditorium 7:30pm December 11 Fall Enrichment final examinations; quarter ends December 16 Fall Enrichment grades due in Registrar's Office 12:00 December 17 New Student Orientation for winter 5:30pm December 24- 26 Administrative offices closed for Christmas Holidays December 29-30 Mathematics and English placement testing, Bailey Room 5:30pm Winter 2009 January 1 January 2 January 5 January January 19 January 23 New Year's Day - College closed Registration for new students and returning students not prepaid, 10:00am -4:00pm Registration for new students and returning students not prepaid, 10:00am- 6:00pm Winter quarter begins 5:50pm Drop/add and late registration ends at 5:00pm. No refund for individual classes dropped after this date. Syllabi due in Dean's office 5:00pm Graduation Petitions due for seniors completing require- ments end of winter quarter Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - College closed Last day to withdraw from a winter class with an auto- matic "W" February 4-5 Midterm examinations February February February February March March March 10-13 Pre -registration for spring 2009 quarter 13 Deficiency notices due in Dean's Office Last day to withdraw from a winter quarter class 20 25 5,9 9 New Student Orientation 5:30pm for Spring quarter, Bailey Room Mathematics and English placement examinations 5:30pm Final examinations during class Winter quarter ends SvHns 2009 March 10 March 1 6 March 1 7 Spring quarter begins 5:50pni Registration for new and returning students not prepaid. 10am-6pm Winter grades due in Registrar's Office 12:00pm Drop/add and late registration ends. No refund for indi- vidual classes dropped after this date. Syllabi due in Dean's office 5:00pm Graduation Petitions due for Seniors completing require- ments end of spring quarter March 27 April 6-1 April 10 April 14 April 21 April 24 April 24 April 28 - -May May Last Day to withdraw from Spring quarter class with "W 6-10 Spring Break- Administrative Office open Good Friday. College Closed at Noon 14, 15 Midterm examinations Deficiency notices due Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society ceremony. Sunny Gables Alumni House 4:30pm Last day to withdraw from a spring quarter class 1 Pre-registration for 2009 summer and fall quarters and Fall Enrichment 1 Honors Day celebration 6 May 1-3 May 11- May 12 May 14 Family Weekend 2 Final examinations during class Spring quarter ends Spring quarter grades due to Registrar for seniors 12:00pm May 15 Graduation rehearsal followed by Senior brunch 9:30am Baccalaureate Reception, Sunny Gables Alumni House 3:00 pm Baccalaureate at First United Methodist Church 5:00pm Grades due for underclassmen 5:00pm Commencement Ceremony on the Lower Quadrangle 8:30am Memorial Day. College closed New Student Orientation, Bailey Room 5:30pm June 2 Registration for new students and returning students not prepaid, 10:00am - 6:00pm Summer quarter begins 5:50pm June 9 Drop/add and late registration ends at 5:00pm. No refund for individual classes dropped after this date. Syllabi due in Dean's office 5:00pm Graduation Petitions due for seniors completing require- ments end of summer term June 1 8 Last day to withdraw from a summer class with automatic "W" Midterm examinations Last day to withdraw from a summer t quarter class Independence Day - College closed Final examinations during class session Summer quarter ends July 20 Summer quarter grades due in Registrar's office 12:00 May 15 May 16 May 25 May 27 Summer 2009 June 24 June 30 July 3 July 14 About LaGrange Cotj.fge Mission Statement LaGrange College is called through The United Methodist Church to challenge the minds and inspire the souls of students by improv- ing their creative, critical and communicative abilities in a caring and ethical community. LaGrange College, established in 1831, is owned by the North Georgia Confer- ence of The United Methodist Church. LaGrange College is proud of this rela- tionship and believes that its mission is an extension of the work of The United Methodist Church. LaGrange College is committed to the free, uninhibited pursuit of truth. Academic freedom and free expression of faculty and students are integral to the LaGrange College ethos. LaGrange College is committed to challenging the minds and inspiring the souls of students by improving their creative, critical, and communicative abilities. Faculty recognize the part they play in a student's development by serving as mentors and role models. The total LaGrange College program - curricular and co-curricular - is designed to challenge and support students as they deal with fundamental issues of self, world, and God. The principal curricular means by which the College assists students in the improving of their creative, critical, and communicative abilities are an inter- disciplinary, technologically sophisticated liberal arts program (A. A., B.A., B.S., B.M.), professional programs in business (B.A., B.S.), nursing (B.S.N.), education (B.A., M.Ed, and M.A.T.), and continuing education. The principal co-curricular means is through a comprehensive program of student life and athletics. LaGrange College strives to be a caring and ethical community. The hallmark 8 of the LaGrange College community is the quest for civility, diversity, service, and excellence. Adopted by Faculty, Administration, and Board of Trustees, 1997; reaffirmed by Board of Trustees on Accreditation LaGrange College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the South- ern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. LaGrange College is also approved by the United Methodist University Senate. It has membership in the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges. LaGrange College's teacher education undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to recom- mend candidates for certification in the areas of early childhood, middle grades, or secondary education. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, 61 Broadway 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006; Sharon Tanner, Ed.D., RN, Executive Director, 1-800- 669-1656-ext. 153: sitanner@nlnac.org . The undergraduate program in business administration is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Albany programs in Organizational Leadership are not included in this accredi- tation. Evening College Evening College supports the mission of LaGrange College through the provi- sion of associate and baccalaureate programs that meet the academic needs of adult learners in Troup and surrounding counties. Evening College offers an outstanding academic program in a supportive, encouraging environment. The 9 liberal arts and science based program is designed to nurture a love of life-long learning and to prepare students for the future through a curriculum that facili- tates mastery in a discipline and development of reasoning, decision-making and problem-solving abilities skills vital for career success. Recognizing that adult learners may be managing personal, professional, and collegiate careers, Evening College is structured to allow qualified students to earn an under- graduate degree at night, through full-time or part-time study, without sacrific- ing their professional and personal responsibilities. Evening College offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, the Bachelor of Arts de- gree in Human Development, and the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Stud- ies. Minors in Sociology and Human Resource Management are also offered. Evening College operates on the quarter system with 9-week terms beginning in September, January, and March. A seven-week summer session is also offered. Accepted students may begin classes during any quarter. '.SS4?S$;S:i?S8S8M^ 10 Admission First Year Admission LaGrange College seeks to admit students who demonstrate the ability to bene- fit from a quality liberal arts and sciences education. Applicants to Evening College are normally independent adults 24 years or older who reside off- campus; they may be married or have dependents. Prospective students are encouraged to call the Evening College Office at 706-880-8298 to discuss the programs available in Business Administration, Human Development, and Liberal Studies, and to review the application process. Prospective students should: 1 . Request an application from the Evening College office, or download the application from our web site at www.lagrange.edu. The application re- quires completion of both biographical and academic information, as well as a thoughtful written response to a Focus Question. Mail the completed application and the $20.00 nonrefundable application fee to Evening Col- lege, 601 Broad Street, Smith Hall 228, LaGrange, GA 30240. 2. Request official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended. Official transcripts and test scores must be signed and sealed and for- warded directly from the agency to Evening College. Copies of transcripts mailed, faxed, or delivered by a prospective student are not considered to be official documents, and are therefore not acceptable. Students who earned a G. E. D. in lieu of a high school diploma must submit an official copy of the examination score, following the same procedure as noted above. Please note that applicants who are independent students, aged 24 or older, with a minimum of two years work experience are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores as a part of the application. 3. Schedule an appointment for a conversation with the Director of Evening College. The conversation with the Director is an important part of the 11 admission process, allowing the student to ask questions about the pro- gram, and to discuss his/her intended study program. Each completed application is carefully and thoughtfully evaluated for aca- demic preparation and ability as evidenced by the transcript(s) and essay. The Admission Committee reviews completed applications on a rolling basis; ap- plicants should allow a minimum of two weeks for completed applications to be processed. The admission decision will be communicated to the student in Regular admission will be extended to those applicants who meet all of the requirements for admission; enrollment will normally be effective at the begin- ning of the next academic term. Probationary admission may be extended to applicants who do not fully meet the standard admission criteria, but the Com- mittee feels possess the potential to be successful students. Students accepted on probation will be limited to 10 quarter hours their first term, and must earn at least a 2.0 in both courses in order to continue in Evening College. Rarely, an applicant who appears to meet the standard admission criteria may experience unexpected delays in forwarding official transcripts to the Evening College Admission Office. In this case, conditional admission may be of- fered with full admission contingent upon receipt of the necessary paperwork within 30 days of enrollment. Transfer Admission Students attending another institution may apply for transfer admission provid- ing they are eligible to return to their current institution at the time of entry to LaGrange College. The College will evaluate course work from regionally accredited colleges and universities for LaGrange College academic credit. Normally, credit will be given for classes comparable to LaGrange College subjects for whom the applicant earned a grade of "C" or above. If transferring from a two-year institution, credit may be earned for a maximum of 90 quarter hours of coursework. If transferring from a four-year college, normally 120 12 quarter hours of coursework may transfer. When transfer appHcants are ac- cepted, the Registrar will review and evaluate all coursework taken at institu- tions outside of LaGrange College. The report, indicating courses and credit hours for which transfer credit will be accepted by LaGrange College, will be mailed to the student prior to registration for the upcoming term. Transfer students who have earned a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited American institution and who are enrolling for a second under- graduate degree, will be awarded credit for the general education core upon their acceptance to Evening College. International transfer students who have earned a Baccalaureate degree from a foreign institution should present an evaluated transcript from an approved foreign credentials service to the Regis- trar for evaluation. Credit will be given for courses equivalent to our general education core requirements in which the student has earned a minimum grade of'C." Transient Admission A student currently enrolled in good standing at another college may enroll in the Evening College as a transient student. Applicants for transient status must complete the Transient Application for Admission and forward to the Regis- trar's Office a permission letter from the home institution, verifying status and authorization to enroll for the course. Readmission If a student has not attended Evening College for four quarters, or was not in good standing during the last quarter completed, s/he must submit an Applica- tion for Readmission (available in the Evening College office) before attempt- ing to register for additional course work. Students who were absent for three quarters or less, and who were in good academic standing when they last at- tended, may re-activate their student file through the Registrar's Office without applying for readmission. Students who have not attended another institution 13 while absent from LaGrange College, and who have been absent for less than four calendar years, are generally governed by the Bulletin in force at the date of their initial enrollment. Students who have been out of school for four or more calendar years are subject to the Bulletin in force at the time of their readmission and resumption of study. If a student seeking readmission has attended another institution since leaving LaGrange College, he/she will - if admitted - be considered as a transfer stu- dent. Transfer students will be subject to the Bulletin in force at the time of their transfer back to LaGrange College, Enrollment After an offer of admission is extended, applicants who intend to accept the offer will be asked to submit an enrollment deposit of $100.00 to reserve a space in the class for the upcoming term. The deposit will be considered as a credit toward tuition due. A student who expects to receive a tuition reimburse- ment scholarship from his/her employer may contact the Evening College office to request a waiver of the deposit. The Evening College and the Registrar's offices will correspond with each student approximately one month before each term begins to provide details concerning course registration, placement testing, book purchases, and other subjects of importance to new students. Testing and registration activities are conducted during evening hours as a convenience for students. Students should be advised that English and mathematics placement tests must be completed before initial course registration can be finalized. All new students are encouraged to participate in the Evening College Orienta- tion, held the week prior to the start of classes. In addition to providing a cam- pus tour, the orientation is designed to provide new students with the opportu- nity to meet current students, to introduce the advising and academic support system and cover logistics of course registration, and to review the mission and overarching objectives of the Evening program. 14 Payment of Charges The following fees are in effect for the 2008-2009 academic year. Tuition $279/qtr. hour Testing Fee $60 Parking Permit Fee $15 Late Registration Fee $50 Personal checks/credit cards failing to clear $15 There are no additional general or course fees. All educational charges are due and payable before the beginning of each term. Students who pre-register will be billed in advance of each term by the Busi- ness Office with a due date specified on the invoice. Students who fail to sub- mit payment or make arrangements with the Business Office by the due date, will have their schedules voided by the Registrar, and will need to re-register in person after the account is settled. Students who receive employer tuition reim- bursement should contact the Business Office to discuss options for billing and payment. Refund Policy Refunds for individual courses may only be granted in accordance with the deadline dates established by the Evening College calendar. Properly submit- ted refund requests will be processed within 10 days of notification from the Registrar's Office of withdrawal. A student considering a complete withdrawal from all courses for the term should contact the Director of Evening College to begin the withdrawal proc- ess. The student should also consult with the Financial Aid and Business Offices to determine the financial impact of a complete withdrawal. 15 See page 26 (Disbursement of Excess Financial Aid) for the refund policies for students receivins financial aid. pictures: (1) n.g/2/; Ricky Sniith and ad- junct faculty instructor Adrea McDonnell at 2008 Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society ceremony; (2)below right: Christina Ligon H^ studying before class; i V-- (3) below: psychology students with adjunct faculty instructor Dr. Douslas Flor r ^ ZIbk?!^^ ""^^B 16 Ftnanctal Aid Philosophy Recognizing the significant investment students and families make when choosing a private college, LaGrange College offers a variety of assistance and payment options. We expect students to use a combination of scholarships, grants, loans and work to meet college costs. These resources may come from family, employers, state or federal sources. We encourage students to apply for financial aid as early as possible to maximize eligibility for all types of assistance. Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements In general, to be eligible for financial assistance, financial aid applicants must: Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien of the United States. Be accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an approved degree- seeking program. Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certification, or pass an approved Ability-to-Benefit test. Be making satisfactory academic progress towards the completion of a degree program. Not be in default on any federal educational loan, or have made satisfac- tory arrangements to repay the loan. Not owe a refund on a federal or state grant. Not have borrowed in excess of federal loan limits. Be registered with Selective Service, if required. Financial Aid Application Procedures Applicants for financial aid must: Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Renewal FAFSA annually. Complete a Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Application, if applicable. Submit all required documents for verification, if selected. 17 Determining Financial Need Students in need of financial assistance must complete a federal need analysis form, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). The FAFSA collects information concerning the student's family income, assets, and untaxed income, family size, and the number in college. This information is used in a federal need analysis calculation to determine what the family should be able to contribute towards educational expenses. This amount is called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Financial Aid Office establishes a Cost of Attendance Budget that dis- closes the annual costs for a student to attend LaGrange College. The Cost of Attendance Budget includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, and living expenses. Other components of the Cost of Attendance, which are applied on an individ- ual basis, include childcare expenses, loan fees, and computer costs. These items may require documentation from the student. The Cost of Attendance Budget for independent Evening College students for the 2008-2009 academic year is $22,830. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is deducted from the Cost of Atten- dance at LaGrange College to determine whether a need for financial assis- tance exists. If the family's EFC is less than the Cost of Attendance, a finan- cial need is established, and the Financial Aid Office will work with the family to assist in meeting that need. Satisfactory Academic Progress The United States Department of Education requires institutions of higher education to establish a satisfactory academic progress policy to be applied to all recipients of federal financial aid. Satisfactory academic progress means that the student is progressing in a manner consistent with fulfilling his/her degree requirements. Satisfactory academic progress is evaluated throughout the course of the degree program. A Satisfactory Academic Progress policy must include two components: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative meas- ures cumulative grade point average. Quantitative measures the number or 18 percentage of courses completed. The quantitative component also establishes the maximum time frame for completing a degree program. Financial aid recipients must meet both of these standards to receive financial aid. The standards established in the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy apply to all financial aid programs. Qualitative Standard Federal regulations require a student to have a grade point average that is con- sistent with the institution's policy governing academic progress. LaGrange College has set the following minimum grade point average requirements. The Registrar and Academic Dean monitor this component of the policy each term. Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 1.75 1.90 2.0 2.0 First Year Sophomore Junior Seniorj Quantitative Standard Students receiving funds from any of the financial programs covered under this policy must demonstrate measurable progress toward the completion of their degree program. LaGrange College requires students to successfully complete 67% of the credit hours for which the student enrolls each academic term. The credits hours considered under this policy will be those for which the student is registered at the end of late registration. Grades of A, B, C, or D are considered as successful completion of a course. Grades of F, W, WF, NR, or I are con- sidered failing and do not count as successfully completed courses. Audited courses are not considered in either the quantitative or qualitative standards. 19 Maximum Time Frame Federal regulations allow a student to receive financial assistance for no more than 150% of the credit hours required to complete the degree program. There- fore, students pursuing a bachelor's degree must complete their program within 270 attempted credit hours. Most students will complete the program within the time frame. However, frequent withdrawals from courses or school, change of major, failed courses, repeated courses, or courses taken that are not related to your degree program could jeopardize financial aid eligibility. All attempted hours are considered when reviewing maximum time frame. Transfer students must complete their program within a maximum of 270 credit hours. Hours transferred to and accepted by LaGrange College from other institutions are considered in the maximum time frame. For example, if a student has 75 credit hours acceptable towards their degree program, the stu- dent may receive financial assistance for 195 additional credit hours. Students pursuing an additional bachelor's degree or a master's degree are eligible for an additional 90 quarter hours to complete the degree. Evaluation The cumulative academic history of financial aid recipients is reviewed each term to determine if the student is meeting the quantitative, qualitative and time frame standards for all courses attempted, regardless of whether or not financial aid was received. Transfer grade point averages are not considered in either of these standards. However, accepted transfer credit hours will be con- sidered in the maximum time frame for completing a degree program. Stu- dents who fail to meet both qualitative and quantitafive standards will be placed on financial aid probation. Students placed on financial aid probation are eligible for financial aid during the probationary term. If the student does not meet the satisfactory academic progress standards at the end of the proba- tionary term, future financial aid will be terminated effective with the next term of enrollment. Students whose financial aid is terminated may appeal to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee for re-instatement of financial aid. 20 Appeal Process Student financial aid recipients who lose their eligibility for financial aid may appeal in writing to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee except for loss of eligibility due to timeframe. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Director of Financial Aid outlining any mitigating circumstance(s) that im- pacted the student's academic performance, documentation of circumstance(s), if applicable, and how the deficiency will be resolved. The Director will con- vene the Financial Aid Appeals Committee to evaluate the request for rein- statement of financial aid eligibility. The Director of Financial Aid will notify the student in writing of the decision of the Committee and any conditions associated with reinstatement. Students whose appeals are approved will re- ceive financial aid on probationary status for the next term of enrollment and will have their academic performance reviewed at the end of that term for continued eligibility. Student Financial Aid Policies Financial aid applications for the upcoming academic year are available beginning January 1 in the financial aid office or on the web at www.fafsa.ed.go or www.gsfc.or. Due to the demand for financial assistance, the Financial Aid Office awards aid to eligible students on a first-come, first-serve basis. In award- ing, first priority is given to students pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Transient, non-degree seeking, and unclassified students are not eligible for financial assistance. All financial aid applications and documentation for verification must be submitted before an official financial aid award letter is mailed. In constructing a financial aid award, funding is awarded in this order: grants and scholarships, student loans, and student employment. External sources of financial aid available to a financial aid recipient must be considered in the awarding of Federal, State, and LaGrange College need-based financial aid programs. LaGrange College reserves the right to 21 cancel or reduce financial aid awards in the event that these resources result in financial aid in excess of financial need. Financial aid awards are made assuming full-time enrollment. Most La- Grange College and state financial aid programs require full-time enroll- ment. However, financial assistance is available to students enrolled on at least a half-time basis in the form of Federal student loans (Perkins, Staf- ford, and PLUS) and Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educa- tional Opportunity Grants, if eligible. Students, who are HOPE eligible, whether enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis, may also qualify for assistance. A student's enrollment status will be based on the credit hours for which the student is registered at the conclusion of late registration. All financial aid awards will be calculated using final registration information. Financial aid awards will be disbursed on the first day of classes provided all required documents and eligibility requirements are met. Federal Financial Aid Programs Federal Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a first bachelor's degree. The student's Expected Family Contribution, Cost of At- tendance, and enrollment status determines the Pell award. Students enrolling less than full-time qualify for a prorated amount of Pell Grant based on their enrollment status. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is awarded to under- graduate students with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to students eligible for the maximum Pell award. Federal Perkins Loan is a low interest, repayable loan awarded to students with exceptional financial need. The interest rate is 5% and no interest ac- crues on the loan while the borrower is enrolled half time and during the grace period. Repayment begins nine months after graduation or withdrawal from school. Funding in this program is limited; students may contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. 22 f Federal Stafford Loan is a low interest, repayable loan available to under- graduate and graduate degree seeking students regardless of financial need. Federal Stafford Loans are available from banks, credit unions, savings and loans, and other lending institutions. The Federal Stafford Loan Program con- sists of a subsidized (need-based) and unsubsidized (non-need-based) loan programs. Subsidized loans will have interest s paid by the federal government to the lender while the student is enrolled in school and during the grace pe- riod. The interest rate on a subsidized Stafford Loan is fixed interest rate of 6% for loans disbursed after 7/1/2008. Unsubsidized loans are available to students regardless of financial need; however, interest accrues while the bor- rower is in school. The borrower has the option of paying the accruing interest or to allow the interest to be capitalized. The interest rate on an unsubsidized Stafford is a fixed rate of 6.8%. Effective July 1, 2008, the annual loan limits for undergraduate students will increase by $2,000. The annual subsidized/unsubsidized Stafford Loan limit for a dependent undergraduate is $5,500 for freshmen, $6,500 for sophomores, and $7,500 for juniors or seniors. The annual loan limits for an independent undergraduate is $9,500 for freshmen, $10,500 for sophomores, and $12,500 for juniors and seniors. Federal Stafford Loans are delivered to the borrower in three disbursements, one at the beginning of each quarter. Repayment of a Federal Stafford Loan begins six months after the borrower graduates, withdraws, or ceases enrollment on at least a half-time basis. The standard repayment period for a Stafford Loan is 10 years. The Stafford Loan Program is composed of two loan types, subsidized and unsubsidized. A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need. Subsidized loan borrowers will not pay interest on the loan while enrolled in school, during the grace period or during authorized periods of deferment. The federal government pays the interest. An unsubsidized loan is not awarded on the basis of financial need. Any student regardless of income may participate in this loan program. However, interest does accrue while the student is en- 23 rolled in school, during the grace period, and during periods of deferment. The borrower has the options of paying the accrued interest or having the interest capitalized. Capitalization adds the interest to the principal amount of your loan. This option will increase your loan indebtedness. The annual maximum awards from the Federal Stafford Loan Program are based on the borrower's classification and dependency status as indicated in the chart below. Effective July 1, 2007, the annual loan limits will change for freshman and sophomores. The additional $4,000 for freshmen and sopho- mores and the additional $5,000 for juniors and seniors are unsubsidized funds. Classification Dependent Independent First Year $3500.00 $7500.00* Sophomores $4,500.00 $8,500.00* Junior and Seniors $5,500.00 $10,500.00* *Only the dependant student annual loan amount may be subsidized.* Georgia Student Assistance Programs The State of Georgia provides several financial aid programs to assist residents of Georgia. Recipients of these programs must meet financial aid eligibility and Georgia residency requirements. For most State grants, a Georgia resident is one who has physically lived in the state for a minimum of 12 consecutive months for some purpose other than to attend school and intends to remain in the state indefinitely. An applicant for financial aid will be considered a resi- dent of Georgia if he/she can demonstrate that he or she has physically resided in the state for twelve consecutive months prior to the first date of enrollment and can provide documentation of intent to remain indefinitely. Acceptable documentation of intent to remain indefinitely includes but is not limited to a 24 Georgia driver's license, voter registration card, automobile registration or other definitive evidence. Residency is established twelve months from the date the documentation was issued. If the Evening College student is a de- pendent student, the residency of the supporting parent drives the residency of the student. The Director of Financial Aid makes the final determination of residency. Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant is a non-need-based grant from the state to Georgia residents attending a private college or university full-time. The annual amount is contingent upon funding by the Georgia Legislature. HOPE Scholarship Program has provided scholarship assistance for Georgia residents since 1993. Georgia residents who graduated from high school on or after June 1996 with a 'B' average are eligible for a scholarship to attend a Georgia private college or university. HOPE Scholars attending a private college or university are eligible for $1000 per quarter if full-time, and $500 per quarter is enrolled half-time. HOPE scholars must maintain a 3.0 grade point average for continued eligibility. HOPE Scholars will be evaluated at increments of 45, 90, and 135 quarter hours. Students who did not graduate from high school as a HOPE Scholar may be- come eligible for the HOPE Scholarship after completing 45, 90, or 135 quar- ter hours. This is provided the student's cumulative grade point average is a 3.0 or better; the student was a Georgia resident at the time of enrollment at a Georgia college or university and at the time the student becomes eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. The calculation of grade point averages for HOPE purposes must include all courses attempted since graduating from high school. Students who believe they qualify for this program should contact the Director of Financial Aid for more information. Georgia LEAP Grant is a State of Georgia need-based grant awarded to Georgia residents who qualify for Federal Pell Grant and have substantial financial need. The annual amount is contingent upon appropriations by Con- gress and the Georgia Legislature. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grants provides non-repayable grants of up to $2,000 per year to eligible Georgia residents who are dependent 25 children of Georgia law enforcement officers, prison guards, or firemen who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. Disbursement of Financial Aid Financial aid funds are credited directly to the student's account by the Busi- ness Office at the beginning of each quarter. The funds are applied towards current tuition, fees, room, board, and other charges as authorized by the stu- dent. Financial aid recipients should be aware that financial aid funds are for educational expenses only. Therefore, students who fail to enroll or attend classes are not eligible for their financial aid award. Disbursements will only be made to students who have submitted all required documents for disburse- ment, are registered, meeting satisfactory academic progress standards, and are enrolled for the appropriate number of credits hours to establish eligibility for individual financial aid programs. Disbursement of Excess Financial Aid Students with a residual financial aid funds after tuition and other authorized charges are paid will receive a refund of the remaining credit balance within 14 days of the beginning of classes or 14 days from the date the credit occurs (if after final registration). All refunds must be retrieved from the Business Office and require a picture ID before disbursement. If the student wishes to leave the credit balance on the account for subsequent terms, he/she may sign an authori- zation form with the Business Office. Student Financial Aid and Federal Tax Implications Students receiving scholarships and grants that exceed their tuition, fees, book and supplies should be aware that these funds are taxable under federal and state tax law. It is important that students maintain records of their grants and scholarships and documentation of educational expenses for reporting pur- poses. 26 Federal tax law allows for only qualified scholarships and grants to be ex- cluded from income. Qualified scholarships are any amount of grant and scholarship you receive that is used for tuition, fees, books, supplies and equip- ment required for your course instruction. Scholarships and grants that are specifically designated for educational expenses other that those described under qualified scholarships (room, board, transportation, or living expenses) are taxable. Please read IRS Publication 970, 'Tax Benefits for Education" for more details on reporting requirements or consult a tax professional. Suspected Fraud Institutions are required to report cases of suspected fraud to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Education, or, if more appropriate, to the state or local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to investigate these allegations. Fraud may exist if the institution believes the applicant misre- ported or altered information in order to increase their financial aid eligibility. 27 Academic Support Servtcks William & Evelyn Banks Library In January 2009 the LaGrange College Library will move into the new Frank & Laura Lewis Library which is located at the center of campus. Until then the librarians and staff will work in Banks Library, continuing to offer the same high level of service that students and faculty have come to expect. Students at LaGrange College are able to access most library resources from anywhere in the world where there is an internet connection. Those resources include full-image electronic editions of daily newspapers including the New York Times, The Evening Standard (UK), Liberation (France), El Pais (Spain), The Boston Globe, The Sacramento Bee, and many others. La- Grange College can boast that it is in the company of only six other colleges and universities in the U.S. having enrollments between 1,000 and 2,500 that have the entire digital Archive of Americana in their collections. The Ar- chive of Americana includes historical newspapers from 1690-1920, Early American Imprints (1639-1819), and much, much more. In addition to the many databases supplied through GALILEO the library subscribes to online reference databases such as Credo Reference, the Gale Virtual Reference Library, and Oxford Reference Online. Other databases that LaGrange provides include Access World News, Classical Music Li- brary, CQ Researcher, Grove Art Onhne, JSTOR scholarly Journals, Pro- ject Muse scholarly journals, Wilson OmniFile, PsycArticles, Business Source Complete, and Literature Resources Center. The librarians typically conduct over 150 library instruction sessions each year. A Multi-Media Center is located on the lower level of the Banks Library with 28 computers, a printer, and a scanner for use by students. The new library facil- ity will include a state-of-the-art Multi-Media Classroom and Auditorium; a Media Production Center; a Seminar Room; multiple group study rooms; the Writing & Tutoring Center; an Archives & Special Collections area; a Media Lounge; and a 24-Hour Study Room. Academic Advising The Director of Evening College will serve as the academic advisor for all incoming Evening College students. After a student declares a major, a depart- mental faculty advisor may be assigned to work with the student through the completion of his/her program. The advisor functions as a general resource for program information, policies and procedures, schedule planning, etc. While faculty advisors will work closely with students in the planning of schedules, // is the student's responsibility to insure that all program requirements are fulfilled. Career Development Center Evening College students are encouraged to use the resources available in the Career Development Center. The Center maintains current career-related mate- rials and computer-assisted guidance programs to allow students to complete self-assessments on skills and interests related to careers or to personal devel- opment. The Center also sponsors Job Fairs and skill-building workshops and coordinates internship opportunities. The Career Development Center staff is available, by appointment, to meet with interested students during evening hours. Computer Facilities In 1991, LaGrange College became committed to creating a fiber optic net- work of many computers that would allow students and faculty to access the network anywhere on campus. The college currently has 12 computer laborato- 29 ries allowing students to access the World Wide Web from virtually any site on campus. Microcomputer labs on campus are available for general use except when the rooms have been reserved for class use. Evening College students may find the laboratory on the 3'^ floor of Smith Hall (room 322) most conven- ient for their use. The lab consists of workstations with access to Pascal, FOR- TRAN, BAIC, Oracle, COBOL, SQL, and the Internet. LaGrange College seeks to provide students with the greatest possible access to computer resources within the limits of institutional priorities and financial capabilities, and consistent with generally accepted principles of ethics that govern the College community. Access to computer and network facilities requires each student user to be accountable and responsible for appropriate use of computer facilities. Students should note the following, taken from the Policy for the Responsible Use of Information Technology. The complete Policy is printed in the LaGrange College Bulletin and is also available in the Evening College office. LaGrange College computing resources and associated user accounts are to be used only for the College activities for which they are assigned or intended. The computing systems are not to be used for any non- college related commercial purposes, public or private, either for profit or non-profit. Many technology resources at LaGrange College are accessed through user accounts. All users are responsible for both the protection of their account passwords and the data stored in their user accounts. Sharing a password is prohibited. User accounts will be deactivated when the user's affiliation with the College is terminated and all files and other data will be removed form those accounts. The College provides email accounts for students, faculty and staff. All course information and other official College communicafion will only be sent to campus email addresses. Microcomputer labs on the LaGrange College campus are available for general use except during the periods the rooms have been reserved 30 for teaching purposes. It is the responsibihty of every user to use lab and public access facilities in a responsible manner. Use of laboratory or public access facilities to view material that may be considered offensive to others, which includes but is not limited to racially hate- ful and sexually explicit material, is considered a form of harassment. The viewing of harassing material is inconsistent with Mission of LaGrange College. Viewing such harassing material in a lab or public access areas can result in disciplinary action. Tutoring Center LaGrange College maintains a Tutoring Center, which provides one-on-one or group tutoring sessions in various subjects: Biology (including Anatomy) Chemistry Computer science & applications Math & Problem Solving Physics Psychology Religion Spanish Statistics Currently located on the 5**^ floor of Henry Residence Hall, the Tutoring Center will move to the new Lewis Library during the 2008-2009 academic year. The center is directed by Dr. Laine Scott, who trains undergraduate students (who have been nominated for this program by their professors) for service as peer tutors in their respective disciplines. The hours of the center-as well as the subjects offered-fluctuate each semester and are always posted at the center itself. Writing Center The Department of English Language and Literature maintains a Writing Cen- ter, which serves that college community by providing advice and support for student writers. Currently located on the ground floor of Banks Library, the writing Center will move to the new Lewis Library during the 2008-2009 aca- 31 demic year. The center is directed by Dr. Laine Scott, who trains students to serve as peer writing consultants. The hours of the center fluctuate each se- mester as are always posted at the center itself. Above: 2008 Alpha Sigma Lambda honor- ees and faculty; right: EC students meet his- tory-making Justice Horace T. Ward 1 Student T.tfe Evening College is committed to providing a positive environment that attends to a student's intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social development. La- Grange College sponsors a variety of cultural events and recreational activities for the enjoyment of students and their families. The College also provides programs designed to support every dimension of students' well-being. We welcome and encourage student participation in all campus programs. In addition to providing a positive climate for growth and development, La- Grange College is committed to fostering an honorable standard of conduct for all within our community. The college regulations are formulated to meet changing student needs within the framework of college policy. These regula- tions are effective when the student enrolls. The specific policies with regard to student conduct are reviewed with all new students during orientation. In addi- tion, the statement of conduct is published in the LaGrange College Bulletin and the Student Handbook and Panther Planner. Development and Well Being All new students are invited to the Evening College Orientation. This event introduces students to campus policies, procedures, and resources and to the staff who are available to support and advise throughout the course of the pro- gram. Small group sessions allow new and returning students to meet and share in order to encourage discussion of the transition to college life. The Office of the Chaplain coordinates regular chapel services when college is in session. These spirited worship services provide opportunity for celebra- tion, for reflection, and for fellowship with other students. Rev. Quincy Brown is also available for individual counseling in his office in Smith Hall. The Counseling Office located on the first floor of Smith Hall offers counsel- ing in a variety of areas. Students needing a confidential resource for short- 33 term counseling should contact Director Pamela Tremblay. Areas in which counseling is offered include stress reduction, conflict resolution, substance abuse, and interpersonal relations. Evening students are encouraged to utilize the services of the Career Planning and Placement Center. The counselor's are available to assist with resume preparation, interview skills development, and graduate school applications. Meetings are by appointment, and the office does maintain evening hours one night a week for the benefit of evening students. The facilities of the Aquatics Complex are available for recreational and lap swimming year-round. In addition, the facilities and equipment of the Physical Education Department are available for recreational use when not otherwise scheduled for instructional, athletic, or intramural use. Hours for the fitness center, gymnasium, and pool, will be posted each term. A valid LaGrange College ID is required for admittance to all facilities. Events and Activities The Theatre Arts Department sponsors a series of plays in Price Theatre and the Fine Arts Department hosts a variety of gallery exhibits in the Lamar Dodd Art Center throughout the year. Admission is free for students. An- nouncements about coming events are posted on the college web site and printed in the Evening Update newsletter. Cultural Enrichment activities occur throughout the year. The events include Contact Hour lectures, presentations, performances, etc. Evening students are encouraged and welcomed to participate in both day and evening events as their schedules permit. Evening students have the opportunity to apply for participation in the Servant Leadership Program administered by our Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Quincy Brown. The Servant Leadership program encourages participants to engage in a jour- ney of self-discovery through which they may learn how they might model, in their interaction with others, the philosophy of committed service to the world community. 34 Students with an interest in writing are encouraged to contribute to The Hill- topper, the campus student newspaper, or to The Scroll, the annual literary magazine. Interested students should contact the English department chair for further information. Honors Day is an annual spring event highlighting outstanding student I achievement. Dean's List students are recognized, and departmental honors are awarded. Evening student inductees into Alpha Sigma Lambda Academic Honor Society are announced during this celebration. Associations LaGrange College chartered a student chapter of the Society for Human Re- source Management in 2005. Student SHRM is an organizational modeled after national SHRM, an association created to both advance and support pro- fessionals in the human resource field. The student chapter, hosted by West Georgia SHRM, is designed to supplement classroom education with real- world knowledge and hands-on HR experience through guest speakers, site visits, and monthly networking opportunities. Student members are eligible for SHRM scholarships, and graduates receive a significant discount when sitting for the PHR national certification examination. Student Advisory Council was developed to provide assistance to the Eve- ning College students and be an extra voice to express concerns, problems, or suggestions to the Director. The council will also promote good citizenship and encourage involvement in campus wide activities and programs, and seek to build a community within the student body. Alpha Sigma Lambda is the national adult honor society, founded in 1945 and dedicated to honoring the achievement of adult undergraduates who model academic excellence in the midst of managing many other areas of their lives. From among those who meet the G.P.A. requirement (3.4 minimum cumula- tive average with at least 40 institutional quarter hours), only 10% of nontradi- tional students are invited to join. New members are inducted into the Kappa Iota chapter each spring during a special ceremony at Sunny Gables. 35 Academic Policies Class Attendance Students are expected to attend all class sessions including labs, for all courses. If a student must be absent, all matters related to student absence, including makeup work, must be arranged with the professor. Each course syllabus makes a clear statement about policies related to absences. Please note that excessive absences (as determined by the instructor) may result in an adminis- trative withdrawal with a grade of "W" or "WF." Students are expected to be present for all quizzes and examinations on the days scheduled, unless approval for alternate testing has been arranged with the professor. Course Registration Pre-registration is conducted several weeks before the onset of each new term. While students are encouraged to register online via PantherNet, they are re- quired to contact their advisor first to discuss their academic progress and their intended schedule. The advisor hold will be removed - allowing the stu- dent to self-register - only after the conversation with the advisor has occurred. As a general policy, Evening students may not register for classes offered on the Day schedule. The Evening College is a separate and distinct program whose academic calendar and tuition schedules differ from that of the day program. A student with a compelling need to request enrollment in a Day course must meet with the academic advisor and complete an Academic Peti- tion form for review and consideration by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 36 Fall Enrichment Term The 3 2 week mini-term is designed to enrich students' learning experience through elective study of significant topics not included in the regular general education or major curriculum. Course offerings will vary each year, but have included such topics as Southern Women: Fact and Fiction, Global Food Pro- duction and World Hunger, Social Inequality, and The Short Story. All freshmen who enroll later than summer 2004 must include two fall enrich- ment courses in their schedule; students are encouraged to enroll during their freshman and sophomore years. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2004 and transfer students are required to complete one enrichment course in their academic experience. The term runs from mid-November through early December, and, for financial aid purposes, is considered to be included as a part of the fall quarter. Grades and Credits The definitions of grades given at LaGrange College are as follows: A 4.00 A- 3.75 B 3.00 B- 2.75 C2.00 C-1.75 D 1.00 F - failing I - incomplete. This is a temporary grade, assigned by the instructor if a student is doing satisfactory work and, for reasons beyond the student's control, cannot complete the work for the quarter. NC - no credit W - withdrawn. An automatic 'W is given if the student withdraws after the end of drop and add but before the completion of three weeks of class. After the deadline for automatic withdrawal passes, the instructor will assign a 'W or a 'WF' depending upon the student's status. WF - withdrawn, failing AW - audit, withdrawn AU - audit, complete NR - grade not reported by the instructor 37 A+ 4.00 B + 3.25 C + 2.25 D + 1.25 Declaration of Major A student may declare his/her academic major after successfully completing 22 quarter hours. Students must declare a major by the time they have com- pleted 75 quarter hours of course work. The declaration of major is initiated in the Evening College office, and must be signed by the student's academic advi- sor and by the appropriate department chair. The major requirements are based on the Bulletin in effect when the major is declared, not on the Bulletin of entry. Honor Code Students at LaGrange College sign the Honor Code, which states. As a member of the student body of LaGrange College, I confirm my commitment to the ideals of civility, diversity, service, and excellence. Recognizing the significance of personal integrity in establishing these ideals within our community, I pledge that I will not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate these unethical behaviors in others. The Honor Code is the responsibility of every student, faculty member, and staff member at LaGrange College. All members of the College community are needed to support the enforcement of the Code which prohibits lying, cheating, or stealing when those actions involve aca- demic processes. The Honor Council, composed of ten students, deals with students accused of violating the Honor Code. The Honor Council is selected each spring by the outgoing Chair of the Honor Council, The Dean of Students, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. A member of the faculty serves as advisor. In endorsing the Honor Code, the faculty agreed to report any suspected viola- tion of the Honor Code to the Honor Council, either through the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean or the Chair of the Honor Council. Members of the faculty are therefore expected to report all suspected violations of the 38 Honor Code. The Honor Code assumes that any student witnessing or other- wise having knowledge of an Honor Code violation will report the violation to the course instructor, the Chair of the Honor Council, or the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. The following are violations of the Honor Code: Lying in any academic matter Cheating by either giving aid to or receiving aid from a student or other source without the consent of the faculty member or plagiarizing (using another person's words or ideas without documenting them properly) Failure to report a violation of the Honor Code Failure to appear before the Honor Council as requested by written notice Failure to maintain confidentiality regarding an Honor Council case Sanctions include: Assigning a grade of zero to the related academic work (assignments, tests, case study, etc.) Lowering the final grade in the course by one letter A grade of "F' in the course Suspension for one academic term (excluding Summer) Dismissal from the College Student Rights: To be presumed innocent To a fair, impartial, and timely hearing To face and question any witnesses at a hearing To testify and present material on one's own behalf To a separate hearing upon request To subsequent appeal 39 An investigation and hearing shall be confidential and those within the bounds of confidentiality shall not divulge anything that is said or done with regard to these proceedings to anyone outside the bounds of confidentiality. Should anyone outside the bounds of confidentiality receive information which is considered to be confidential, he or she will automatically be bound by confi- dentiality. Those within the bounds of confidentiality include Council mem- bers, the faculty advisor to the Council, the Vice President for Academic Af- fairs and Dean, the President, accusers, the accused, witnesses, persons inter- viewed during the investigation, victims, and the College's attorney. In addi- tion, the accused may include within the bounds of confidentiality his or her parents, faculty, staff, minister, personal or legal counsel. All tests at the College are conducted under the Honor Code. The students should expect to write the pledge (or and abbreviated version of the pledge, on the outside of the examinations. The Academic Honor Pledge states: I pledge that I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this assignment or examination, nor have I witnessed any violation of the Honor Code. Accord- ingly, instructors may leave the room during the examination and students are on their honor to do their own work. Since all students are pledged to abide by the Honor Code, instructors may leave their room during an examination and students are on their honor to do their own work. The student should leave all books and materials not pertaining to the test either in the hall outside the classroom, or next to the wall in front of the classroom. Students should take the test in the designated classroom, except under extenuating circumstances or by prior arrangement. For a complete description of the Honor Code, please see the Panther Planner/ Student Handbook, or the Student Honor Code Handbook 2008-2009. 40 Student Appeals There are processes by which students may petition regarding academic issues, including Academic Forgiveness, Grade Appeals, and Appeal of Academic Policy. The procedures are detailed in the LaGrange College Bulletin and sum- mary information is also maintained in the Evening College Office. Student Status Student status is determined based on successful completion of credit hours, per the following. First Year 1- 45 hours Sophomore 46-89 hours Junior 90-134 hours Senior 135 or more hours Students may declare their academic major after completion of 22 quarter hours. Please note that no grade below C- in any course about the 100 level may be applied toward a major. 180 hours are required for completion of the degrees in Business Administra- tion and Human Development. The general education curriculum - 101 credit hours - meets the requirement for the completion of the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies degree. Transcripts Students are provided transcripts of their academic record free of charge. Re- quests should be made in writing to the Registrar's Office well in advance of the date needed. No transcript will be issued to a student under financial obli- gation to the College. 41 Transfer between Programs Students should not assume the privilege of automatic transfer from the Eve- ning program to the Day program. Students interested in changing their enroll- ment classification from Evening to Day must complete an Academic Petition indicating the reason for requesting the program transfer. Before presenting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for consideration, the peti- tion must be signed by the current academic advisor and by the major advisor of the Day program into which the student desires transfer. Note that a transfer between programs may only be requested one time during a student's under- graduate career. Transient Work Evening College may petition to complete a course at another institution as a transient student, within the following parameters. 1 . A student who fails a course at LaGrange College is not permitted to repeat the course elsewhere. 2. A student may petition for a general education course only. Major courses may not be completed through transient work. 3. Students who have competed more than 90 quarter hours are normally ineli- gible to complete transient work at a 2-year institution, but must apply to an institution that awards the baccalaureate degree. E^T'^ ^i jf^ 42 Degree R fqtjtrrmfnts Evening College offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administra- tion, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development, and the Associates of Arts degree in Liberal Studies. To obtain the Business Administration or Human Development degree, a student must complete 1 80 quarter hours in- cluding the General Education curriculum and major courses; a departmental assessment is also required. Students for whom the Liberal Studies degree is the objective will satisfy degree requirements upon successful completion of the 101 -hour general education curriculum. Candidates for degrees must earn, at a minimum, a 2.0 quality point average. Note that grades of "C-" may be counted toward the major, but the major GPA must remain at or above 2.0 in order for the student to graduate. Candidates must also meet the residency requirements for Evening College. Generally, B.A. candidates must accomplish the last 60 hours in Evening Col- lege. With the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, students may earn 15 hours of transient credit during their final 90 hours. Candidates for the associate degree must accomplish the last 30 hours in Eve- ning College. While each student will work with a faculty advisor to plan her/his aca- demic program, the ultimate responsibility for insuring that all degree requirements are accomplished rests with the student. General Education Curriculum LaGrange College is first and foremost a liberal arts and sciences college. The underlying philosophy of liberal learning is found throughout the curriculum, but is most obvious in the structure of the General Education Curriculum that provides the foundation for all studies. The curriculum is distributed as follows: Required Courses: College 101 2 hours *English 101, 102 and, 103 15 hours History 101 and 102 or 1 1 1 and 1 12 10 hours Mathematics 101 5 hours Computer Science 170 5 hours Religion 101, 103 or 104 5 hours Speech 105 5 hours Physical Education or HPR 4 hours Total: 51 hours Electives: Humanities/Fine Arts 15 hours **Modem Language/Culture 5 hours Science/Mathematics 15 hours Social/ Behavioral Science 15 hours Total 50 hours *Students transferring from an institution for which credits in ENG 101 and 102 constitute a complete English sequence are exempt from the ENG 103 course requirement. **Students who declare a major in Human Development may not use LAS 104 to satisfy the modem language/culture requirement. Human Development majors must complete the SPN 101 and 102 sequence. 44 The following courses are all options for the completion of the elective courses within the general education curriculum. I. Humanities/Fine Arts ART 109 - Art History I ENG 207 - American Literature H ART 1 10 - Art History II ENG 208 - World Literature ART 151 - Basic Drawing MUS 112 -Music Survey ENG 204 - British Literature I THA 101 - Drama Survey I ENG 205 - British Literature II THA 102 - Drama Survey II ENG 206 -American Literature I THA 184 - Acting 1 n. Modern Language/Culture HI. Science/ Mathematics SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish I GSC 101 Earth Science I SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish II GSC 102 Earth Science II LAS 104 - Latin American Culture MTH 1 14 Statistics MTH 118 - Quantitative Reasoning rv. Social/ Behavioral Science PSC 101 - United States Government PSY 149 - Introduction to Psychology PSY 202 - Human Growth and Development SOC 146 - Introduction to Sociology SOC 247 - The Family SOC 253 -Social Problems SOC 299 -Introduction to Human Services PHL 149 - Introduction to Philosophy 45 Minor in Sociology Students who desire to earn a minor in sociology must complete five courses in the disciplines of Sociology and Psychology. Required courses: Electives (select 2 of 3): SOC 146 Principles of Sociology SOC 306 America's Children SOC 247 The Family SOC 307 Criminology SOC 253 Social Problems PS Y 32 1 Social Psychology Minor in Human Resource Management Students pursuing a minor in human resource management must successfully complete the following classes. BuA 35 1 Legal and Ethical Environment BuA 370 Management and Organizational Behavior BuA 374 Interpersonal Relations in Organizations BuA 376 Managing Human Resources BuA 480 A Performance Management BuA 480B Legal Implications of Human Resources 46 r-%, *, > r ''-^"jS^vA^T^ i M 8^ s '^ ^sSt-iTsS^^ ^Nj^-^ -mi, ^ Courses The courses available through Evening College follow. The Business Admini- stration Department is presented first, followed by the Human Development. General Education required and elective courses follow, listed alphabetically by department. Following each course number is the anticipated term in which the course will be taught. The schedule will be followed insofar as possible, but is subject to change. The course list is accurate and complete at the time of publication of this Bulletin. Courses may be added to/deleted from the program at the discre- tion of the College. Course Numbering System and Abbreviations Courses numbered 100 through 199 are intended primarily for first year stu- dents and sophomores. Courses numbered 200 to 299 are intended primarily for sophomores. Courses numbered 300 through 399 and above are intended primarily for juniors and seniors. Courses numbered 400 through 499 (with the exception of the 480 Special Topics courses) are intended primarily for seniors. The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the number of quarter hours credit awarded for the course. If a course has a prerequisite, it will be so noted following the course description. p ^ Business Admintstratton Within the context of a liberal arts environment, the Business Administration curriculum is designed to aid the student in developing a fundamental under- standing of the nature, purposes and interdependencies of business systems and the socioeconomic environments in which they operate. The liberal arts educa- tion that students receive at LaGrange College provides the foundation for critical thinking, communication, and the leadership skills needed for a suc- cessful professional career. Mission Statement We are dedicated to the development of our students' abilities to think critically and creatively and to the enhancement of their communica- tion skills. We seek to integrate and extend liberal arts-based values through discus- sion, discovery, and reflection based on contemporary business con- tent. We seek to provide a safe, caring and ethical place for all our students to grow and mature. Learning Outcomes of Our Program A student who successfully completes the B.A. in Business Administra- tion degree requirements should be able to: Demonstrate general knowledge and comprehension of business concepts and the ability to integrate this knowledge. Synthesize and make connections among different ideas, as well as dem- onstrate the ability to think creatively and critically, and to formulate logical arguments. 50 Show an intrinsic desire to learn and a curiosity about the worid and about business by actively participating in class, group work, and individual research. Formulate and defend ethical judgments and develop an understanding of individual moral responsibility, particularly in a group or corporate setting. Communicate in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, using technology appropriately. Work in teams and demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal rela- tions, and the leadership and foUowership processes Accept and embrace risk and uncertainty in the business environment. The 180-hour B.A. in Business Administration requires completion of the general education courses, the major courses listed below (50 hours), and 29 elective hours. In addition to the course requirements, students must complete the comprehensive Department Assessment Program (DAP) prior to gradua- tion. Note: Students must complete ENG 102 and CSC 170 prior to enter- ing 300-level business courses. Major Courses. Required: BuA 200 Principles of Economics Bu A 260 Principles of Financial Acct BuA 263 Principles of Managerial Acct BuA 35 1 Legal and Ethical Environment BuA 354 Business Performance Analysis BuA 370 Mgmt. and Organizational Behavior BuA 380 Principles of Marketing BuA 393 Cultural Aspects of International Business BuA 440 Management Simulation Math 1 14 Statistics 51 BuA 101 Contemporary Economics/Business Issues (5) On Demand This is the basic economics course for non-majors and is designed to provide students with an understanding of introductory economic principles to analyze, from an economic perspective, issues such as the population explosion, pov- erty, pollution, unemployment, and inflation. BuA 200 Principles of Economics (5) Fall An introduction to the science of economics and its analytical tools. This course is devoted to providing the student with a thorough understanding of the basic principles of a) microeconomics: the study of the economic behavior of individual households and firms and the determination of factor prices, and b) macroeconomics: the study of the determination of the aggregate levels of income, output, employment and prices and the examination of fiscal and monetary policy. BuA 260 Principles of Financial Accounting (5) Fall This course provides an introduction to accounting as a device for reporting business activity. The underlying principles of accounting are studied, in addi- tion to the preparation and use of financial statements. BuA 263 Principles of Managerial Accounting (5) Winter A study of managerial control systems and the uses of accounting information for planning and control, including analysis and interpretation of data, and use of cost information for business policy implementation. Prerequisite: BuA 260 or consent of instructor BuA 322 Business Ethics (5) On Demand A study of current social problems faced by business with particular attention paid to the background factors giving rise to those problems, various proposed solutions, and the approach that is currently being followed. Prerequisite: Junior standing, or consent of instructor BuA 351 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (5) Fall This course addresses the legal and ethical implications of business decisions. Topics may include legal organization, employment, discrimination, contracts, workplace, safety, product liability and antitrust issues. Cost-benefit analysis will be used as a tool to evaluate business decisions in light of existing legal rules and social responsibility. 52 BuA 353 Corporate Finance (5) On Demand The first half of this course focuses on various methods used by corporate managers to evaluate alternative investment opportunities, including dis- counted payback, internal rate of return, discounted cash flow and "economic value added" analyses. The second half of the course focuses on the methods used to finance corporate investments in assets, including capital structure, cost of capital, bankruptcy risk, informal workout and Chapter 1 1 reorganization issues. Relevant legal, accounting and tax issues are integrated throughout the course content. Prerequisite: BuA 200, 260. BuA 354 Business Performance Analysis (5) On Demand A comprehensive survey of the basic tools and models used in contemporary financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: CSC 170 BuA 357 Investments (5) On Demand This course provides students with an introduction to the tools for analyzing the potential returns and risks of individual securities and how to combine them efficiently into portfolios. The course will also examine the equilibrium pricing of capital assets, risk-adjusted evaluafions of portfolio performance, efficiency of the capital allocation process in security markets, the formulation of investment policies and strategies, and other investment-related topics. Prerequisite: BuA 200 BuA 370 Management and Organizational Behavior (5) WinterThis course will introduce the principles undergirding classical, behavioral and contingency approaches to management; explore organizafional challenges surrounding key issues including ethics, management of diversity, and change; and examine a range of strategies for motivating and leading individuals and groups within organizations. Prerequisite: BuA 260 or consent of instructor BuA 374 Interpersonal Relations in Organizations (5) On Demand A study of human interaction in the organizafional context. Topics to be cov- ered include self-concept, frames of reference, values and atfitudes, barriers and breakdowns in communications. Prerequisite: BuA 370 or consent of instructor 53 BuA 376 Managing Human Resources (5) On Demand The study of the basic principles and functions of effective personnel admini- stration and human resource management. Extensive use is made of the case method of study. Students gain experience looking at personnel problems, individually and as members of groups. Prerequisite: BuA 370 or consent of instructor BuA 380 Principles of Marketing (5) Fall An introduction to the important principles of marketing management and the role of marketing in a contemporary society, in business enterprises and in the nonprofit organization. Considers the planning, operation and evaluation of marketing and promotional efforts necessary to the effective marketing of consumer and industrial offerings. Prerequisite: BuA 200 or consent of instructor Bua 393 Cultural Aspects of International Business (5) Spring Operating in today's global environment, effective business professionals must learn to work comfortably with people whose communication practices and behaviors are informed by cultural traditions that may differ from those of the Western world. This course is designed as an introduction to those cultural and communicative differences. Students will consider strategies that promote effective managements in the cross-cultural arena. BuA 401 Entrepreneurship (5) On Demand A study of the application of the science of management to the development and management of the small business enterprise. Opportunities, characteris- tics, and problems with the small business will be evaluated. Students will be required to develop a business plan for a small business and when possible students will be given an opportunity to work on special projects with small businesses in the community. The class requires active participation by stu- dents in and out of the classroom. Prerequisites: BuA 370, 380, or consent of instructor BuA 440 Management Simulation (5) Spring This is the capstone course for majors in Business. It incorporates the use of a computer-based simulation in an effort to integrate all of the functional areas of business into one comprehensive course. Students are required to work in groups as managers of a simulated company and make the necessary market- ing, finance, economic, accounting, and management decisions to run their 54 company effectively. The students' grades are a function of individual and group performance. Prerequisites: Senior standing, completion of all course require- ments in major or permission of inst. BuA 470 Research in Business (5) On Demand Research project or paper in business or economics, A student must present a course description/project proposal in writing to the faculty member chairing the research for approval by the end of pre-registration during the quarter prior to enrolling for the course. No more than 5 credit hours per quarter and a maxi- mum of 10 credit hours may be taken. BuA 480 Special Topics (2 - 5) On Demand A series of special topic courses providing students with exposure to issues and concepts not covered in their regular course work. Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor 55 HTIMAN DFVErOPMFNT The Human Development major explores both theoretical and practical issues of human development, with a special focus on early childhood issues. The major is grounded in the disciplines of education, psychology, and sociology. Students will explore patterns of behavior in learning, examine models for teaching within early childhood settings, and study dimensions of individual development within the framework of historical, social, and cultural founda- tions. The Human Development major is not a teacher certification program, based on the standards established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commis- sion (GPSC). Graduates of the program are well prepared to work in Head Start or other pre-school environments. According to GPSC guidelines, gradu- ates may be eligible for hire in elementary classrooms provided they have achieved a 2.5 cumulative GPA as well as passing scores on the GACE Basic Skills test and appropriate GACE Content tests, and are enrolled in an ap- proved masters program. Having met these requirements, graduates may be recommended for a 5-year nonrenewable certificate until the master's degree is successfully completed. Graduates interested in pursuing middle grades certifi- cation may wish to apply to the LaGrange College Master of Arts in Teaching program; upon successful completion, they will hold a clear, renewable Geor- gia Certificate. Students who desire to teach special education must pass the GACE Professional Pedagogy Test and complete a 1 -year supervised intern- ship through Georgia RESA. All students are encouraged to consult the Profes- sional Standards Commission website ( www.gapsc.com ) for current require- ments and to discuss approved options for obtaining a clear, renewable Georgia certificate with the Director of Evening College. 56 As learning outcomes for students in the Human Development major, students will be expected to: Identify the nature of childhood learning and behaviors Develop an understanding of diagnostic tools and approaches for student assessment Develop an understanding of the connections between social, physi- cal, emotional, and intellectual development Exhibit the ability to synthesize information and make connections between disciplines Demonstrate the ability to think critically and communicate effec- tively Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to build supportive classrooms that foster enthusiastic engagement in learning Demonstrate understanding of the ethical framework upon which all classroom activities are built Required Major Courses: Education: EDU 199 Foundations in Education EDU 319 Math Methods EDU 342 Child Development EDU 354 Introduction to Reading and Literature EDU 366 Creative Arts and Movement *Historv: HIS 3 1 5 Georgia History (or other upper level HIS course at discretion of the Education Department chair) *Sociologv: * Psvchologv: SOC 146 Principles of Sociology PSY 149 Introduction to Psychology SOC 247 The Family PSY 202 Human Growth and Development SOC 253 Social Problems PSY 32 1 Social Psychology PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology Special Topics: A senior-level course chosen from Sociology, History, or Education depart- ment with approval of Director of Evening College. *Please refer to individual department listings beginning on page 39 for a description of these courses. 57 EDU 199 Foundations in Education (5) Summer An introduction to teaching and learning, the course addresses issues including INTASC standards, curriculum, professionalism, accountability, code of eth- ics, and certification requirements. This course must be completed prior to admission to the Human Development major, and is a prerequisite for all other EDU courses. EDU 319 Math Methods (5) Winter The course focuses on a constructiv- ist, inquiry approach to learning and teaching in the early childhood and ele- mentary classroom. There is an emphasis on pre-number concepts and prob- lem solving and regular practice using mental mathematical exercises and activities with manipulatives. EDU 342 Child Development (5) Fall The course involves study of the principles of growth and development from conception through twelve years of age. Specific attention will be given to the influences of family on physical maturation, cognitive development, social skills, and personality development. Major contributions from leading authori- ties in the field will be emphasized during the study of each area of develop- ment. EDU 354 Introduction to Reading and Literature (5) Fall The course covers theories and principles of reading instruction, the reading process, and emergent literacy. There will be a focus on children's literature and its role in elementary reading programs. EDU 366 Creative Arts and Movement (5) Spring The course explores theories and practices that promote intellectual, language, physical, social and emotional development, and school readiness for pre- school and elementary aged children. The course suggests ways to facilitate learning through a differentiated curriculum incorporating music, art, and movement, which reflects the child's community, cultural, linguistic, and indi- vidual characteristics. 58 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Art and Design ART 109 Art History Survey I (5) Fall A course in the visual arts of western civilization from the Paleolithic period through the 16'^ century. Cultures surveyed will include Egyptian, Mesopota- mian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, Gothic and the Italian and Northern Renaissance. ART 110 Art History Survey n (5) Spring This course will survey the history of Western art and architecture from the Baroque period to the beginning of the 20^ century, including the stylistic movements of the Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism and Cubism. ART 151 Basic Drawing (5) On Demand A course in drawing fundamentals, including line, composition, perspective, and chiaroscuro. A variety of drawing media will be explored. ART 227 Ceramics-Methods and Materials (5) On Demand This introduction to ceramic methods and techniques explores both wheel throwing and hand building used in forming vessels and sculpture. This will include using the potter's wheel, slabs, coils, textures to create form. Glazing, decoration and firing methods such as raku, pitfire and standard reduction will also be emphasized. ART 271 Painting I (5) On Demand An introduction to painting with acrylics or oils. Projects will explore the fundamentals of composition and modeling with color and light Computer Science CSC 170 Microsoft Office and Information Systems (5) Fall, Spring An introduction to information systems software. Microsoft Office Profes- sional will be the primary software utilized. 59 English ENG 100 Basic Composition (5) Summer Introduction and practice in the fundamentals of expository writing, including paragraph development, organization, logic, grammar and mechanics. ENG 101 Composition I (5) Fall Introduction to expository writing, emphasizing the essay form, the writing process, and rhetorical modes of thesis development. Students use conference days for peer editing and consultation with instructors. Prerequisite to all higher-numbered English courses. ENG 102 Composition II (5) Winter Introduction to critical thinking and writing about literature, emphasizing read- ing strategies and analytic writing. Students use conference days for peer editing and consultation with instructors. Prerequisite to all higher-numbered English courses ENG 103 Composition III (5) Spring Introduction to interdisciplinary writing, emphasizing research techniques and methods of documentation. Students use conference days for library research, peer editing and consultation. Prerequisite to all higher-numbered English courses ENG 204 British Literature I (5) On Demand A survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period through the Eight- eenth Century. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing docu- mentation. ENG 205 British Literature II (5) On Demand A survey of British literature from the Romantics through the Modem/ Postmodern Period. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing documentation. ENG 206 American Literature I (5) On Demand A survey of American Literature from the Colonial period through American Romanticism. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing docu- mentation. 60 ^ ENG 207 American Literature II (5) On Demand. A survey of American literature from Realism and Naturalism through the Modem/Postmodern Period. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing documentation. ENG 208 World Literature (5) On Demand A survey of classical works in translation, emphasizing the Greek, Roman, and Medieval periods. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing documentation. Freshman Seminar COL 101 Gateway to Success (2) Fall, Spring This orientation course uses discussion of directed readings, journal writing, and group activities to develop strategies for effective reading, writing, critical thinking, and related skills necessary for successful college study. The course must be completed within the first two terms after enrollment and is required for all freshmen and for transfer students with less than 45 quarter hours of earned credits. General Science GSC 101 Earth Science I (5) Winter An introduction to the concepts, principles, and processes of Physical Geology with a brief consideration of Historical Geology. GSC 102 Eartli Science II (5) Spring A continuation of Earth Science I with elements Prerequisite: GSC 101 Health, Physical Education and Recreation HPR 154 Community First Aid/CPR (2) On Demand Identification of emergency situations and selection of correct response. Certi- fication in American Red Cross standard first aid and adult, child and infant rescue breathing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 61 HPR 200 Community Health (2) On Demand An investigation of various health care programs available in the community and various health-related issues. HPR 201 Community Recreation (2) On Demand An investigation of various recreation programs available in the community, state, and nation. HRP 210 Fitness for Life (2) On Demand A study of basic principles of physical conditioning, weight control, relaxation, and stress management. Students will have the opportunity to devise and im- plement a personalized fitness/weight control program tailored to individual needs and levels of fitness. HPR 333 Nutrition and Health (2) Fall An introduction to nutrition concepts and current dietary trends, focusing on health promotion. Nutrients are explored with regard to sources, dietary re- quirements, and health implications. Student interest are incorporated. PED 105 Jogging ( 1 ) Fall, Winter, Summer Participation in progressive running programs designed to increase cardiovas- cular endurance. PED 108 Physical Conditioning (1) Spring, Summer Basic assessment, maintenance, and improvement of over-all physical fitness. PED 116 Personal Fitness (1) On Demand Introduction to diet and weight control techniques as well as assessment and maintenance of personal fitness. History HIS 101 Worid Civilization I (5) Winter, alternate years A survey course on the development of world civilization up to 1660. HIS 102 Worid Civilization II (5) Spring, alternate years A survey course on the development of world civilization from 1660 to pre- sent. 62 HIS 111 History of the United States to 1865 (5) Winter, alternate years Emphasis on the Colonial, Revolutionary, early national, and Civil War peri- ods. HIS 112 History of the United States, 1865 to the Present (5) Spring, alternate years Emphasis on Reconstruction, liberal nationalism. New Deal, and postwar peri- ods. HIS 203 Lives of Illustrious Men and Women (2) On Demand A study of the men and women whose deeds and ideas shaped history. HIS 205 Men and Movements that Shaped American History (2) On Demand. A biographical study of American History. HIS 315 Georgia History (5) Winter A study of Georgia History from the pre -colonial period to the present with emphasis on the historical, social, economic and political development of the State. HIS 480 Special Topics (2) On Demand Courses designed to broaden stu- dent's general knowledge of the discipline through exploration of topics in- cluding women's history and the civil rights movement. Sociology SOC 146 Introduction to Sociology (5) Fall An introduction to the scientific study of the structure and dynamics of human society. SOC 148 Introduction to Anthropology (5) On Demand A general introduction to physical and cultural anthropology. SOC 247 The Family (5) Spring An analysis of contemporary marriage and family experiences. 63 SOC 253 Social Problems (5) Summer A study of selected social problems in American society which are related to deviant behavior, value conflict, or social disorganization. SOC 299 Introduction to Human Services (5) On Demand An introduction to generalist human services. Emphasis is placed on the his- torical development of the profession as well as exposure to various career opportunities in the helping profession. SOC 306 America's Children (5) Winter An analysis of current issues confronting America's children. SOC 307 Criminology (5) Summer A multi-disciplinary examination of criminal behavior and corrections, with an emphases on competing theories regarding the origins and incidence of crimi- nality and the social forces underlying criminal and deviant behavior. Mathematics MTH 100 Basic Math (5) Summer, Winter An overview of basic skills in mathematics including ratios and proportion, percent use of fractions and decimals, systems of measurements and linear equations. MTH 101 College Algebra (5) Fall, Spring A study of sets, real numbers, operations, order, inequalities, polynomial fac- toring, functions, graphs, exponents, first- and second-degree equations, and systems of equations. Prerequisite: Mathematics 100 or satisfactory score on mathemat- ics placement test. MTH 114 Statistics (5) Winter A study of problems related to statistical procedures as applied to economics, education, the social sciences, and the life sciences. Prerequisite: Mathematics 101 or higher. 64 MTH 118 Quantitative Reasoning (5) On Demand Mathematical techniques and computer methods will be used in the develop- ment of quantitative reasoning skills. This core focuses on answering ques- tions and solving problems that require quantitative reasoning. These tech- niques and methods will be examined in the context of examples taken from the social sciences, business, economics and other disciplines. The applica- tions of spreadsheets, graphing and statistical methods will be used. Pr^r^^/5zY^.- Mathematics 101 or higher. MTH 360 Finite Mathematics (5) On Demand A study of the finite mathematics with business applications. Prerequisite: Mathematics 101 or higher. Music MUS 112 Music Survey (5) Winter A broad survey of music from the Western classical tradition aimed at develop- ing aesthetic awareness and critical analysis of music from diverse styles and Philosophy PHL 149 Introduction to Philosophy (5) On Demand A survey of the major fields of thought involving those principles which are basic in the making of man's culture and history. PoHtical Science PSC 101 United States Government (5) On Demand An introduction to political science through an analysis of the political system of the United States. Topics considered include: basic concepts of political science, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, basic governmental institu- tions, elections and public opinion, political parties and groups, and domestic and foreign public policy. 65 Psychology PSY 149 Introduction to Psychology (5) Fall A survey of major topics in psychology including basic neuroanatomy, motiva- tion, learning perception, personality and abnormal behavior. This course is a prerequisite for all other psychology courses. PSY 202 Human Growth and Development (5) Winter A study of normal life beginning with conception. Important developmental phenomena are considered in the light of major theories of development. PSY 321 Social Psychology (5) Spring A course dealing with behavior as affected by social influences. Major topics include social perception, social communication (verbal and nonverbal), altru- ism, attitudes, aggression, and prejudice. Also, applied areas such as forensic psychology are considered. PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology (5) Spring A survey of the causes, characteristics, current theories, and treatments of deviant behavior. Religion REL 101 " Symbols, Texts, and Practices (5) On Demand An introduction to the Christian tradition of faith through a study of its central symbols, sacred tests, and practices. REL 102 Jewish Origins in Context (5) Fall, alternate years A study of the Hebrew bible, commonly called by Christians the Old Testa- ment, in the context of the ancient Near Eastern world. The course also will ask students to reflect on the impact of the Hebrew bible on Western civiliza- tion and its implications for the contemporary world. REL 103 New Testament Writings in Context (5) Fall, alternate years A study of the New Testament writings in the context of Greco-Roman civili- zation. The course also will ask students to reflect on the impact of Christian scriptures on Western civilization and consider their implications for the con- temporary world. 66 Spanish SPN 101 Beginning Spanish I (5) Fall, Spring A course for beginners with intensive practice in oral communications, pronun- ciation, essentials of grammar, and where possible, reading of simple prose. SPN 102 Beginning Spanish n (5) Winter A continuation of Spanish 101. Speech SPC 105 Speech Fundamentals (5) On Demand A course emphasizing development of organizational and delivery skills through individual speaking exercises in a variety of formats including infor- mative, demonstrative and persuasive. Theatre Arts THA 101 Drama Survey I (5) On Demand A survey of the discovery of theatre, beginning in ancient Greece and continu- ing through the rise of Realism. Students will study theatre as a developed art form through the reading, viewing and discussion of plays representing diverse eras of history. THA 102 Drama Survey n (5) On Demand A survey of the discovery of theatre from the rise of Realism through contem- porary drama. Students will study theatre as a developed art form through the reading, viewing & discussion of plays representing diverse eras of history. THA 184 Acting I (5) On Demand A course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of acting for the stage. Course will include achievement of a simple objective, self and sensory awareness, relaxation, concentration and beginning scene and text analysis. 67 Faculty Barber-Knoll, Kim (1995) Chair, Theatre Department; Professor of Theater Arts; B.S., University of Tennessee; M.F.A. University of California at Los Angeles Barrett, David M., Jr. (2003) Associate Professor of Business BSME Tufts University; MBA Georgia State University;Ph.D. Georgia State University Bearden, Cindi(2001) Associate Professor of Business B.S. Jacksonville State University; M.Acc. University of Alabama; Certified Public Accountant Birkeli, Jon (1987) Chair, Business Department; Ely R. Callaway, Sr. Professor in International Business A.B. Lenoir-Rhyne College; Ph.D. University of South Carolina Blair, Sandra (2000) Assistant Professor of Nursing B.S.N. LaGrange College; M.S.N. Georgia State University Cody-Rydzewski, Susan R. (2002) Assistant Professor of Sociology B.A. Jacksonville University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida Davis-Nozemack, Karie D (2007) Assistant Professor, Business and Accountancy B.A. Emory University, M.TX. Georgia State University, J.D,, Washington and Lee University 68 I Kovack, William (2006) Assistant Professor of Business B.A., M.B.A., Michigan State University McMullen, Linda (1999) Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership, Director of Evening College B.S., M.S. Geneva College O'Connor, Francis (1997) Associate Professor of Latin American Studies, Head of Sociology & Anthropology Department B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Idaho State University; Ph.D., University of Iowa Williamson, Phillip R. (1969) Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education; Director of Athletics; B.S., M.S., Troy State University Adjunct FAriiTTV Barry, Robert J. Instructor, Business Administration B.S.,Coker College; M.A., Pepperdine University Barrientos, Obed Instructor, Spanish B.A., Nuevo Leon State University; M.A., LaGrange College Baxter, Rev. Paul Instructor, Religion B.A., University of Georgia; M.Div., Yale University Divinity School 69 Callaway, Patricia Instructor, Music B.a. Emory; M.M. State University of West Georgia; D.M.A., University of Georgia Cook, Anne Instructor, Human Development B.A. LaGrange College; M.A., Mercer University; Darden, John G. Instructor, Sociology B.S., M.S., Auburn University Denney, Jennifer Instructor, Education B.A., M.Ed., LaGrange College Denney, Louise Instructor, Mathematics B.S., College of Charleston; M.Ed., West Georgia College Farrar, Fred Instructor, Sociology B.A., LaGrange College; M.Ed., West Georgia College Flor, Douglas L. Instructor, Psychology B.A., M.S., North Dakota State University Ph.D University of Georgia Harlin, Blair Instructor, Business and Accountancy B.A., Auburn University M.B.A., LaGrange College Harris, James Instructor, English B.A., Paine College; M.Ed., LaGrange College; C.Ed., International Institute 70 Lynn, Julianne Instructor, Business Administration B.A., University of Georgia; J.D., Samford University Mixon, Tiffany Instructor, Computer Science and Information Systems B.A., MBA, LaGrange College Morrow, Louise Instructor, General Science B.S. Appalachian State University; M.Ed., West Georgia College; Ed Specialist, West Georgia College Riggs, John, Instructor, speech and Theatre Arts B.A., California state; M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University Riggs, Tracy Clahan Instructor, Speech and Theatre Arts B.F.A., Catholic University; M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University Royster, Brenda Instructor, Sociology B.A., M.A., University of West Georgia Strickland, Monty Instructor, Human Development B.A., M.Ed., LaGrange College Williams, Janice Instructor, Psychology B.A., University of Rochester; M.A., University of Maryland; PhD., University of Maryland Williams, Misty Instructor, English B.S. Athens State University; M.Ed., Ed.S., University of West Georgia 71 72 I Our Campus Cason J. Callaway Science Building Built in 1972, this three-story brick building is supplied with the latest equip- ment for instruction in general science, biology, chemistry, math, and physics. The building is named in memory of a former member of the College's Board of Trustees. Fuller E. Callaway Academic Building Completed in 1981 and renovated in 2000, the Fuller E. Callaway Academic Building houses the Departments of Nursing, Psychology, History, Political Science, and Sociology and Anthropology. Lamar Dodd Art Center Completed in 1982, this building provides a physical environment and the equipment needed for art instruction as well as gallery space for the College's outstanding art collection. The building is named in honor of the late Lamar Dodd, a Georgia artist who was reared in LaGrange and whose paintings won international recognition. Louise Anderson Manget Building Built in 1959 and renovated in 2001, the Louise Anderson Manget Building houses the Division of Humanities, including the Departments of English, Latin American Studies and Modem Languages, and Religion and Philosophy. Price Theatre Completed in 1975, this dramatic arts building seats 280 and houses class- rooms for the Department of Theatre Arts, faculty offices, scenery workshop, dressing rooms, costume room, actors' lounge, and a black box theatre. Quillian Building Built in 1949 and named in memory of a former president, Hubert T. Quillian, who served from 1938-1948; this building provides offices for the President, the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, the Executive Vice Presi- dent for Administration, the Business Office, and Institutional Research and Planning. Smith Hall The oldest building on the campus, the main portion of the building was con- structed in 1842 of handmade brick formed from native clay. An addition was built in 1887 and a major renovation was completed in 1989 at a cost of over $2.5 million. Ready for the 21^^ century, the building now houses classrooms, seminar rooms, and offices including Evening College, Admission, Financial Aid, and the Registrar. Smith Hall was named in memory of Mrs. Oreon Smith, wife of a former president of the College, Rufus W. Smith, who served 73 from 1885 until his death in 1915. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Sunny Gables Alumni House Built by Mary and Julia Nix in 1924, Sunny Gables Alumni House is an out- standing example of early twentieth century Tudor Revival architecture de- signed by P. Thornton Marye and is now part of the National Register of His- toric Places' Vernon Road Historic District. This multipurpose facility serves as the permanent home for alumni, as well as the office for Alumni and Family Relations Department, the Stewardship and Leadership Development Depart- ment, and the Senior Director of Development and College Relations. The facility extends entertainment space to the College's constituents for specific programming purposes. The Chapel Built in 1965; the materials used in the construction of the Chapel link it with Christian worship in LaGrange and other parts of the world. Included in the structure are two stained glass windows made in Belgium more than 100 years ago; a stone from the temple of Apollo at Corinth, Greece; a stone from the Benedictine Monastery, lona, Scotland; and a stone from St. George's Chapel, Windsor, England. Regular worship services are held when the College is in session. Hawkes Hall Completed in 1911, this four-story brick building is named in memory of Mrs. Harriet Hawkes, mother of College benefactor, the late A.K. Hawkes. The building houses women students on second, third, and fourth floors. Faculty offices and classrooms for the Education Department occupy the ground floor. Also on the second floor is the Nixon Parlor, named in honor of long-time supporter of the College, Winifred Adams Nixon '33. Callaway Educational Building Built in 1965 and renovated in 1994, the building houses on the Callaway Campus the Music Department, Offices of Intercollegiate and Intramural Ath- letics, and Offices of the Department of Health and Physical Education. The facility includes state-of-the-art electronic music equipment, a recording stu- dio, a fitness center, a gymnasium, and faculty offices. 74 75 76 Dreams Start Here LaGrange College Evening College 601 Broad Street LaGrange, GA 30240 phone: 706.880.8021 web address: www.lagrange.edu email : evening@lagrange.edu