2013-2014 Catalog

2013-2014 Catalog 2100 College Street Newberry, South Carolina www.newberry.edu The Lutheran College of the South Carolina, Southeastern, Florida-Bahamas, and Caribbean Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Chartered 1856 2 The Newberry College Catalog is published annually by the Office of Academic Affairs The Catalog is available in both a printed/paper version and an online version, available at the following web address: http://www.newberry.edu/academics/resources/academiccalendarandacademiccatalog.aspx 3 ALMA MATER Though small nor rich In worldly goods, Our Alma Mater dear, We bless thy name Fresh crowned with fame, In every passing year. Oh, Newberry, we pledge to thee Our hearts and hands this day; Our love, our faith, our loyalty, Hail, Scarlet and the Gray. Our love, our faith, our loyalty, Hail, Scarlet and the Gray. When years have passed And college days Become but memories, Though far or near We‘ll all hold dear Thy name, thy victories. Where‘er we go, come weal or woe, For thee we‘ll work and pray, Thy loyal ones we‘ll ever hail, The Scarlet and the Gray. Thy loyal ones we‘ll ever hail, The Scarlet and the Gray. This Catalog is for information only and does not constitute a contract. The College reserves the right to change all fees, tuition, and costs of any kind without prior notice, and further reserves the right to add or delete any course offering or related academic information in this Catalog without notice. 4 CATALOG and ANNOUNCEMENTS 2013-2014 MATRICULATION PLEDGE In Good Faith: Newberry College provides me with the services of its faculty and the use of its physical facilities and will confer a degree upon the satisfactory completion of all minimum requirements. In turn, I agree: Upon my admission to Newberry College, to abide by the rules and regulations as announced by the College and I acknowledge myself subject to the authority and discipline of the College. NEWBERRIAN CREED As a Newberrian: I will honor the code of honesty in my academic and social life. I will respect the rights of every member of this community as a person and a creature of God. I will actively support the rights of others as a keystone to ensuring the integrity of others as a place of free and open inquiry. MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS Mission: Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through its supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in a global society. Goals: Intellectual Development Students will acquire, develop, and demonstrate: knowledge of the arts, sciences, and humanities as ways of understanding the world and our place in it. effective oral and written communication skills. critical thinking and quantitative analytical skills necessary for interpreting information and solving problems in a 21st century global society. proficiency in information literacy. Personal Development Students will acquire, develop, and demonstrate: the ability to work with others as leaders or as members of a team to accomplish common goals in a diverse society. an understanding of the heritage of the Christian faith and its contribution to humane problem solving in the evolving global community. moral reasoning skills essential for making life choices that balance personal freedoms and societal responsibilities. the knowledge, attitudes, and habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Meaningful Vocation Students will acquire, develop, and demonstrate: knowledge of the history, methods of inquiry, and current intellectual claims of a chosen specific discipline or interdisciplinary area of study. knowledge and skills that foster life-long personal growth and professional development in their vocational pursuits. Engaged Citizenship in a Global Society Students will acquire, develop, and demonstrate: the values necessary for effective citizenship. the skills and historical knowledge to think critically about complex national and global issues. the qualities of personal and social responsibility necessary to sustain and deepen democracy. 5 DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE Academic Advisement .................................................................................................. ......... Office of Academic Affairs Academic Programs ............................... ................................. Dr. Timothy Elston, Vice President for Academic Affairs Admission to College.......... ................................................... Ms. Delsie Z. Phillips, Dean of Enrollment Management Adult Education (fastFORWARD Program) ........................................................................... Ms. Charlene Weatherford Alumni Relations ....................................................................... ...................................................... Rev. John D. Derrick Associate Dean of the College ............................................................................................................... Ms. Dale Brown Associate Dean for Educational Services ................................................................................................. Ms. Jane Willis Athletics Program ...................................................................... Mr. Matthew Finley, Director Intercollegiate Athletics Campus Pastor and Director of Church Relations .......................................................... ..... .Rev. Ernest W. Worman, III Center for Student Success ................................................................................................................. Ms. C. Jessie Long Diversity Education ...........................................................................................................................Dr. Peggy B. Winder Educational Services ................................................................................................................................. Ms. Jane Willis Enrollment Management ............. ........................................... Ms. Delsie Z. Phillips, Dean of Enrollment Management Expenses & Tuition ......................................... …… .Ms. Kathy S. Worster, Vice President for Administrative Affairs Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................Ms. Danielle M. Bell Food Service ............................................................................................................................................... .. ARAMARK Institutional Advancement ......................……………….. Mr. Scott Joyner, Vice President, Institutional Advancement Library .................................................................................................................................Ms. Nancy Rosenwald President of Newberry College ............................................................................................... Dr. Maurice W. Scherrens Publicity, Marketing, & General Information ................................................................ ................... Ms. Sharon Lackey Registration, Transcripts ................................................................................ ....................................... Ms. Carol Bickley Residence Life .......................................................................................................... ........................ Ms. Rakiya Bearden Sports Information & Publicity ....................................................... ........................................................ Mr. Josh Manck Student Disability Support Services ...................................................................................... ............... Ms. Kay Chandler Student Life & Housing ........................................................................................ ....... Dr. Kay Banks, Dean of Students Student Veterans Affairs...……………………………...........................................................................Dr. Susan Epting Summer School ........................................................................................................... ......................... Ms. Carol Bickley Address correspondence to: NEWBERRY COLLEGE (803) 276-5010 (800) 345-4955 2100 College Street FAX: (803) 321-5526 Newberry, SC 29108 www.newberry.edu 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Alma Mater ..........................................................................................................................Page 4 Matriculation Pledge, Newberrian Creed, Mission Statement and Goals ...........................Page 5 Directory of Correspondence ...............................................................................................Page 6 Academic Calendar, 2013-14 ...............................................................................................Pages 8-10 College Profile ...................................................................................................................... Pages 11-12 Early History of the College .................................................................................................Page 12 General Information .............................................................................................................. Pages 13-17 Admission to the College ...................................................................................................... Pages 18-25 College Expenses .................................................................................................................

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