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Augustana College enrolls approximately 2,500 full- Through the Career Center website, students can time students from across the United States and learn about job openings, on-campus interviews, local around the world, with a little more than 10 percent and regional job fairs and workshops. from the Quad Cities. These students reflect a wide The Career Library holds information on a variety variety of economic, religious, ethnic, cultural and of career paths, graduate schools and pros­pec­tive social back­grounds. Seventy-one percent live in employers, including school districts, social service college-operated residences while another 20 percent agencies, businesses and governmental organizations.­ live off campus in private rental properties. Approxi- mately eight percent commute from their homes. Students also may utilize the Career Center to learn about off-campus part-time job openings, schedule a While the academic progress of each student is most mock interview and obtain registration materials for important, extra-curricular activity enhances the aca-­ standardized tests such as the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. demic experience. Augustana offers a wide range of opportunities designed to meet the physical, emo- ­tional and spiritual needs of students during the college years. Center for Vocational As a private institution, Augustana exercises its right Reflection to require civil behavior of its employees and students, and to enforce community standards through judicial The Center for Vocational Reflection helps students, or administrative action. The college administration faculty and community members reflect on who they reserves the right to dismiss and/or to refuse further are called to be. Vocation­ is our call to live life with registration to any student whenever, in its judgment, intention, integrity and generosity in the context of the the general welfare of the college community or the world around us. individual student seems to call for such action. Through programs and individual appointments, the Internal regulations of the college pertaining to such Center helps students explore such questions as: matters as student conduct, parking, residential life Who am I? Who do I want to be? How can my unique and class attendance are supplied to each student in skills, gifts, talents and passions address community the handbooks Inside Augustana and Inside Our Halls need? How should I choose a major? What is my and Houses at the beginning of the academic year. story? In addition, the Center offers speakers and events to engage the Augustana community in deeper vocational reflection. Career Center The Center helps students combine their academic instruction with community service. Each year, the The Career Center provides professional service to Center offers paid Servant Leader Internships to current students and alumni, and serves as a clear- students interested in exploring their vocations, inghouse for information relating to exploration of especially in non-profit and church-related settings. majors, career paths, entry-level opportunities and graduate programs. The Center for Vocational Reflection is located on the main floor of Carlsson Evald Hall. Students may stop Career Center staff assist students in developing an by the Center to explore its resources and join in understanding of themselves and the working world, reflective conversations. and then integrating this information to make effec- tive career decisions. The process includes interest inventories, online research, individual career coun- seling and workshops. Workshop topics include job Office of Internship Services search strategies, writing cover letters and résumés, Located on the second floor of Founders Hall, the network­ing, interviewing and applying to graduate Offce of Internship Services (OIS) is a central location programs. to help students, faculty and employers understand internships at Augustana College. Students may use 18 | Augustana College Catalog the OIS as a place to talk about the benefts of having is informed annually by the college of its right to view an internship, learn about opportunities to participate this report. in the internship for credit and to develop an intern- ship search strategy. Debate Faculty may use this offce to develop guidelines for Augustana has one of the greatest traditions in the internships for credit through their department as history of academic debate. The debate program was well as obtain sample reflective assignments they may founded three days after the founding of the college choose to use when supervising students. Employers itself, in 1860. Augustana has qualifed 50 teams to the often work with the OIS to advertise an internship or National Debate Tournament (NDT) since its founding receive guidance as they develop a new program. in 1947, and 18 Augustana debaters have been recog- The Offce of Internship Services works closely with nized as among the Top Ten speakers there. Augustana the Career Center and the Center for Vocational remains nationally and regionally competitive in NDT Reflection to help students see the value and impor- and Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) tance of internships when exploring their own inter- debate. The director of debate is an experienced ests and passions as well as with future career and competitor, coach and teacher. Academic credit and graduate school plans. scholarships are available to team members, and the program is open to all students regardless of previous debate experience. Extra- and Co-curricular Opportunities Music Augustana’s Department of Music sponsors numer­ous Augustana College offers a wide variety of opportun-­ music ensembles of all varieties. Auditions for these ities for achievement outside of the classroom. While groups are open to all students, regardless of major. some of these activities are offered for academic Music ensembles include: credit, most are not. Students can receive academic credit for regular participation in any of the following Ascension Singers activities. For more information, please contact the Augustana Chamber Singers appropriate academic department. Augustana Choir Augustana Concert Band Augustana Jazz Ensemble Athletics Augustana Symphonic Band Augustana sponsors intercollegiate athletics for 21 Augustana Symphony Orchestra varsity programs. Women’s teams compete in 10 Handel Oratorio Society sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble swimming, tennis, track and feld, and volleyball. The Opera@Augustana men compete in 11 sports: baseball, basketball, cross Wennerberg Men’s Ensemble country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track Women’s Ensemble and feld, and wrestling. Augustana is a charter World Hand Drumming member (1946) of the College Conference of Illinois & Brass, String and Woodwind Chamber Ensembles Wisconsin, a league that consists of eight liberal arts Jazz Combos colleges of similar size. The college competes nation- ally within the guidelines of NCAA Division III. Theatre Augustana also has eight club sports, each offering The Augustana College Theatre (ACT) presents a academic credit: cheerleading, crew, equestrian team, major mainstage production each term, an annual lacrosse, volleyball, rugby, dance and poms. short play festival, directing class scenes and occa- The extensive intramural program on campus is sional studio productions each season. Plays are housed in the PepsiCo Recreation Center. The men’s selected from a wide variety of periods and genres, and women’s intramural (IM) council is composed of including a musical production every other year. fraternity and sorority intramural representatives, Participation is open to all Augustana students, and residence hall floor intramural representatives, inde- auditions are held at the beginning of each term. pendent team captains and intramural student direc- tors. In cooperation with the intramural director, they Departmental and Professional organize the year-round intramural competition. Organizations The Augustana Equity in Athletics Report is available on the Augustana website in the online catalog under The following extracurricular groups are not offered extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities or by for academic credit, but do receive recognition and contacting the Director of Athletics’ offce. The public support from the college. For more information,­ please contact the appropriate department. Student Life | 19

Accounting – Augustana Accounting Association Honorary Organizations Art – Augustana ARTisans Aristeia, a Greek word meaning “a special display Biology – Gamma Sigma chapter of Beta Beta Beta of excellence,” is an organization which recognizes (national biology honor society), Lindahl Biology Club excellent scholarship among first-year students Business – Business Club at Augustana. Membership is granted to first-year students who have all A grades (A+, A or A-) during Chemistry – American Chemical Society at least one term of their frst year at Augustana. Classics – Epsilon Sigma chapter of Eta Sigma Phi (national classics honor society) Mortar Board is a national honor society of college seniors selected for high achievement in schol­arship, Communication Sciences and Disorders – Augustana leadership and service. Augustana’s Aglaia Society Student Speech, Language and Hearing Association received its charter in April of 1965. Each spring, Communication Studies – Augustana Communica- outstanding students in the junior class are chosen tions Organization (ACO) to constitute the chapter for the following year. Computer Science – Association of Information Omicron Delta Kappa. Augustana’s chapter of this Technology Professionals, Augustana Mathematics national leadership honor society provides an informal and Computer Science Club setting for students and members of the faculty and Education – Augustana Student Education Associa- administration to discuss significant campus issues. tion (assha), Club Ed The Sigma Beta Chapter of the Order of Omega is French – French Club a Greek leadership honor society that recognizes Geography – Geography Club, Gamma Theta Upsilon students for a high standard of leadership in inter- Greek activities and encourages them to inspire Geology – Alpha Iota chapter of Sigma Gamma others to strive for similar goals. Only the top three Epsilon (national earth science honor society), Udden percent of Greek members are invited to apply. Geology Club German – Deutsch Klub Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest honorary society in the United States and among the most selective. History – Alpha Pi chapter of Phi Alpha Theta Augustana’s chapter, Zeta of Illinois, was established (national history honor society), History Club, Phi Beta in 1950. Members, elected by faculty, must be senior Delta (international honor society) students who exhibit strong intellect, character, Law – Pre-law Club/Mock Trial integrity and independence of mind. Election is less a Mathematics – Augustana Mathematics and reward for past success than a recognition of excep- Computer Science Club, Pi Mu Epsilon (national tional promise for future growth and achievement. mathematics honor society) Music – American String Teachers Association (ASTA), College Music Educators National Conference Student Activities (CMENC) student chapter 270, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia An integral part of the college’s educational program (music fraternity for men), Pi Kappa Lambda (national are the various student activities and the programs music honor society), Sigma Alpha Iota (music organized by these groups. The Augustana College sorority for women) Office of Student Activities is a resource center for Philosophy – Philosophy Club student organizations on campus. Clubs and organ- Physics – Augustana Physics and Engineering Society, izations should consult the Office of Student Activities Sigma Pi Sigma (national physics honor society) as they develop and implement programming. Psychology – Psi Chi (national psychology honor The following student organizations have met the society), Psychology Club criteria for the college’s recognition and support. Scandinavian – Scandinavian Club For more information, contact the Office of Student Sociology and Social Welfare – Omicron of Illinois Activities. chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta (international sociology honor society), Sociology Club Student Organizations Spanish – Spanish Club Active Minds at Augustana Theatre Arts – Alpha Psi Omega (national theatre Advertising Developers (Ads) honor society) After Hours Poetry and Prose Alpha Kappa Delta Alpha Epsilon Delta Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Psi Omega (National Honorary Dramatics Society) 20 | Augustana College Catalog

Alpha Sigma Xi Augustana Women’s Ensemble American Chemical Society Augustana Women’s Lacrosse American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Best Buddies Amnesty International Beta Beta Beta (Biology Honor Society) Andreen Hall Council Beta Omega Sigma (BOS) Aristeia Honor Society Black Student Union Asian Student Organization Business Club Association of Information Technology Professionals Catholic Organization for Religious Experience (CORE) Augie Bigs Chi Alpha Pi Sorority (CAP) Augustana Accounting Association Chi Omega Gamma Sorority (COG) Augustana Animé Club Clogustana Augustana ARTisans Club Ed Augustana Badminton Club College Democrats of Augustana Augustana Campus Ministries College Union Board of Managers (CUBOM) Augustana Chamber Singers Colleges Against Cancer Augustana Cheerleaders Collegia Classica Augustana Augustana Chess/Gamers Association Collegiate Chorale Augustana Choir Collegiate Music Educators National Conference Augustana Circle K International (CMENC) Augustana College Dance Marathon Darwin Club Augustana College Escort Service (ACES) Delta Chi Theta Augustana College Republicans Delta Omega Nu (DON) Augustana College Theatre (ACT) Deutsch Klub Augustana Communications Organization Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Augustana Community Health Outreach Organization Erickson Hall Council (ACHOO) Eta Sigma Phi (Classics Department) Augustana Concert Band Fair Trade Matters Augustana Crew Team Fighting Flounders Augustana Dance Company French Club Augustana Dance Dance Revolution Club Gamma Alpha Beta (GAB) Augustana Equestrian Club Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography) Augustana Equestrian Team Geography Club Augustana Fencing Club Global Affect Augustana Inspirational Gospel Choir Greek Council Executive Board Augustana International Club Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Augustana International Relations Union (IRU) Alcohol (GAMMA) Augustana Jazz Ensemble Habitat for Humanity Augustana Lacrosse Team Handel Oratorio Society Augustana Mathematics and Computer Science Club Heywire Productions Augustana Men’s Volleyball Club History Club Augustana Multicultural Dance Troupe (UNYK) Homecoming Committee Augustana Observer InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Augustana Paintball Club Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble Augustana Pep Band Kappa Delta Pi Augustana Physics and Engineering Society Knitting Club Augustana Right-to-Life Ladies of Vital Essence (L.O.V.E.) Augustana Rugby Club Latin-American Council Augustana Sports Medicine Club Latinos Unidos Augustana Student Education Association Legacy 2008 Augustana Student Speech, Language & Hearing Lindahl Biology Club Association (ASSHA) Majestic Gents Augustana Students for Responsible Reproductive Majestic Hearts Decisions (VOICES) Martini Swingers Augustana Symphonic Band Mortar Board Augustana Symphony Orchestra Multicultural Programming Board Augustana Tae Kwon Do Club Muslim Student Association Augustana Vegetarian Society National Band Association Augustana College Augustana Vikettes Pom Squad Chapter Augustana Web Guild National Order of Omega Augustana Weightlifting Association Omicron Delta Kappa Augustana Women’s Club Volleyball Omicron Sigma Omicron Student Life | 21

Opera@Augustana The Order of the Phoenix Housing P.A.R.T.Y. (Promoting Alcohol Responsibility Augustana’s residence hall system contributes to the Through You) overall educational program by providing experience Pay it Forward (through RAK) in supervised group living. Resources to support Phi Alpha Theta (History Department) students’ personal, social and academic growth Phi Beta Kappa, Zeta Chapter of Illinois make living on campus an important part of a liberal Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Men’s Music Fraternity) arts education. Phi Omega Phi (Poobah) This is the main reason why all full-time students Phi Rho are required to live in college residence halls or Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Department) transitional living areas (TLA) for three years. Portuguese Club Exceptions to this requirement include local com- PRISM: Augustana Gay/Straight Alliance muters and students with special needs who cannot Pre-Law Club be accommodated. Students who choose to commute Psi Chi (Psychology Department) to Augustana from home are encouraged to consider Psychology Club one of the many campus living options as part of Residence Hall Association (RHA) their college experience. For more information, SAFARI please contact the Offce of Residential Life. SAGA Literary Magazine Scandinavian Club Seminary Hall Council Residence Halls and Transitional Sigma Alpha Iota (Women’s Music Fraternity) Sigma Gamma Epsilon (Geology Department) Living Areas (TLAs) Sigma Kappa Tau (KT) First-year students and sophomores are housed in Sigma Pi Delta (Speed) co-educadtional residence halls, juniors reside in Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Department) transitional living areas (TLAs) and seniors generally Sigma Tau Delta (English Department) elect to live off-campus. Traditional residence halls Sociology Club located on the central campus are Andreen, Seminary Spanish Club (for frst-year students) and Swanson Commons The Stonecutters Ultimate Frisbee (frst-year students and juniors are housed in Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAB) separate wings). Erickson and Westerlin residence Student Government Association (SGA) centers are located on the upper campus. Udden Geology Club Residence halls are generally confgured in double WAUG rooms with community restrooms, although some Westerlin Hall Council single, triple and quad rooms and suites with shared WVIK 90.3 FM bathrooms also are available. Most buildings have Young Life recreation areas, computer labs, kitchens, TV viewing rooms, laundry facilities and storage areas. Free Greek Life cable television and local telephone service/voice mail are provided; computer network hookups are The following social Greek organizations are recog­ available for a modest fee, and wireless service is nized by Augustana College. For more information on available in common areas. the local Greek system, contact the Office of Student Activities. Residential security is a campus priority; a card- Fraternities access and key system is used for the safety and well-being of students. In most halls, visiting privil­ Alpha Sigma Xi 1991 eges are limited on weekdays and open on week­ Beta Omega Sigma (BOS) 1927 ends. Use of alcoholic beverages is restricted to TLA Delta Omega Nu (DON) 1947 residents 21 years or older; alcoholic beverages are Gamma Alpha Beta (GAB) 1917 not permitted elsewhere in campus housing. Omicron Sigma Omicron (OZO) 1920, 1983 Phi Omega Phi (POP) 1915 Specialized TLA housing for upperclass students is found on the campus periphery. TLA houses include Sororities Ansvar, Asgard, Baldur, Bellman, Bergman, Bostad, Chi Alpha Pi (CAP) 1976 Branting, Bremer, Celsius, Delling, Erfara, Esbjorn, Chi Omega Gamma (COG) 1925 Forseti, Freya, Gustav, Hedin, House on the Hill, Idun, Delta Chi Theta (DELTA CHI) 1965 Karsten, Larsson, Levander, Lindgren, Local Culture, Phi Rho 1919 Lundholm, Martinson, Milles, Moberg, Nobel, Oden, Sigma Kappa Tau (KT) 1909, 1985 Ostara, Roslin, Ryden, Sanning, Swedenborg, Tyr, Sigma Pi Delta (SPEED) 1909, 1981 Vidar, Viking, Zander and Zorn. Andeberg, Anderson/ Bartholomew, the Arbaugh/Naeseth Residence 22 | Augustana College Catalog

Centers, the Dorothy Parkander Residence Center Student Employment and the south and west wings of the Duane R. Swanson Commons offer apartment-like accom- The Federal Work Study program provides students modations for men and women. the opportunity to work part-time on campus, earn money and learn valuable skills. Students are paid Complete information and regulations are found in every two weeks through the payroll offce located in the Inside Our Halls and Houses handbook available the college’s business offce in Sorensen Hall. Most on the web at www.augustana.edu/reslife. student positions at Augustana allow for a maximum of 8-9 hours per week and pay the minimum wage. Reservations It is the student’s responsibility to fnd and apply for campus employment; students can view the student An information letter with instructions to submit employment listings on Augustana’s Campus Net, an online housing preference survey is sent to and for assistance may contact the student employ- committed students in late April or early May. ment offce within the Offce of Financial Assistance, Housing assignments for new students are based Seminary Hall, 794-7418. Although preference may upon room/hall availability, roommate compatibility be given to students who have a work study award, and special needs. Students already residing at students who do not have the award can fnd employ- Augustana select the next year’s room assignments ment on campus. during the spring term. Off-campus employment listings are available through the Career Center, located in Founders Hall. Religious Life As a college related to the Evangelical Lutheran Student Health Care Church in America, Augustana promotes the religious and spiritual life of its students. Augustana College has established a relationship with the Trinity Medical Center and its subsidiary, the The chaplaincy staff offers pastoral care for all ExpressCare Clinic, located 1 mile from campus, to students and leads a variety of worship services. provide around-the-clock health care to its students. Campus ministries programs include Bible study Students must provide proof of insurance or pay for and discussion groups, service projects, mission services rendered with cash, check or credit card at trips, social occasions and spiritual retreats. These the time they receive treat­ment. Student loans are activities are open to all members of the college available in the Dean of Students Office, if needed. community. Any student who chooses not to use ExpressCare In addition to Augustana Campus Ministries, there may seek to become a patient of a local physician. are several other student religious organizations Augustana is conveniently located near major medi-­ on campus, including Catholic Student Group, cal facilities which provide emergency, inpatient and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, InterVarsity outpatient services. A free shuttle is available from Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Group, Muslim 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday to trans-­ Student Group and Young Life. port students to the health care provider of their Ascension Chapel and the campus ministries offces choice, anywhere within the Quad Cities. The shuttle are located in Founders Hall. also transports students between residence halls and classes when needed. When the shuttle is not avail-­ able, a local taxi service transports students free of Student Counseling Service charge. Augustana operates a Counseling Service for its Augustana College provides a counseling service students (see column at left). The Dean of Students to help students with short-term emotional and can assist students in obtaining appropriate care. psychological problems. The service is free of charge An optional health insurance plan is available at and open to anyone who is a registered student. a minimal annual premium. The plan is designed Counseling services are confidential, and counselors­ to supplement regular coverage. Information are available during the normal working day or by con­cern­ing the health insurance plan is available appointment after hours. The counseling­ service from the Dean of Students. offers a variety of self-help and growth groups for interested students.