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This Catalog was published July 1, 2013. Williamson Christian College, d.b.a. Williamson College Phone: 615/771-7821, Fax: 615/771-7810 Webpage: www.williamsoncc.edu E-mail: [email protected] 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS CATALOG......................................................................................................................3 NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY ......................................................................................3 ACCREDITATION ...........................................................................................................3 AUTHORIZATION ..........................................................................................................3 STATUS ........................................................................................................................3 ORGANIZATION ............................................................................................................4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ....................................................................................................4 ADMINISTRATION/STAFF .............................................................................................5 WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT.................................................................................6 BRIEF HISTORY .............................................................................................................7 LOCATION AND FACILITIES ...........................................................................................8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ..................................................................................................9 MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................. 11 INSTITUTIONAL GOALS ............................................................................................... 11 OUR GUIDING VALUES ............................................................................................... 11 STATEMENT OF FAITH ............................................................................................... 12 CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION .................................................................... 12 CODE OF CONDUCT .................................................................................................... 13 GENERAL POLICY STATEMENTS .................................................................................. 14 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 16 ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 23 EDUCATIONAL COSTS ................................................................................................. 24 FINANCIAL AID PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... 27 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND STUDENT SERVICES .................................................... 33 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ..................................................................... 35 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS .............................................................................................. 46 COURSES .................................................................................................................... 59 FACULTY ..................................................................................................................... 84 INDEX ......................................................................................................................... 88 2 CATALOG The provisions of this Catalog should not be regarded as a contract between any student and Williamson College. Any student who interrupts enrollment by an absence of one year may incur the obligation of meeting changed requirements in the new WC Catalog that is in effect when readmitted. Course content and regulations are constantly being reviewed and revised. The College reserves the right to withdraw or amend the content of any courses listed in the WC Catalog. Students will normally graduate under the requirements of the Catalog that is in effect when they enter Williamson College. Any students who are not enrolled for one year will re-enroll under the requirements of the WC Catalog then in effect. Students who have not had a break in enrollment of one year may elect to graduate under the requirements of the WC Catalog in effect at the time of graduation. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Williamson College admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, handicap, age and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights and privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. In regard to current students the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, handicap, age or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other College administered programs. ACCREDITATION Williamson College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) (formerly the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges, AABC) for the granting of the Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in both on-site and online formats. ABHE is a national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Office of Education. Accreditation with ABHE allows the College to offer Federal grants and aid. Association for Biblical Higher Education 5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Suite 130 Orlando, Florida, 32822 407/207-0808, www.abhe.org. STATUS The College is not-for-profit and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service which allows the College to receive grants and gifts, both restricted and unrestricted. The College also welcomes the gift of suitable books and related materials for the John W. Neth, Jr. Library. 3 ORGANIZATION Williamson College is a not-for-profit, interdenominational institution created under the laws of the State of Tennessee, United States of America, where authorization has been granted by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Ministry Leadership, and Business Administration, Nonprofit Managerial Leadership, Worship Studies, as well as the Associate Degree in Leadership. The College is owned and operated by an independent and self-perpetuating Board of Trustees under the leadership of the Chair of the Board (selected by the Board from its members). The Board appoints the President, as well as approves all policies and the budget of the College. The management of the College is the responsibility of the President. The President is assisted by the Executive Team, the Faculty and members of the College staff. BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 2013 MILLER, TOM, Chair, Franklin, Tennessee Term Expires 2014 ASKEW, GARRY, Brentwood, Tennessee Term Expires 2013 FARROW, AMY, Franklin, Tennessee Term Expires 2013 GILLETT, JONATHAN, Franklin, Tennessee Term Expires 2015 GROSVENOR MARK – Franklin, Tennessee Term Expires 2013 HIGDON, WILLIAM, Secretary, Brentwood, Tennessee Term Expires 2014 LANKFORD, MONTY, Franklin, Tennessee Term Expires 2013 O’DONNELL, JIM, Vice Chair, Franklin, Tennessee Term Expires 2015 PARKER, MICHAEL, Nashville, Tennessee Term Expires 2014 RINKER, DIXIE, Franklin, Tennessee Term Expires 2015 WELLS, DICK, Brentwood, Tennessee Term Expires 2013 All terms expire on December 31 of the year stated. 4 ADMINISTRATION / STAFF EXECUTIVE TEAM ED SMITH, Ph.D., President SHARON LANDERS, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the Faculty MORGAN BORTZ, B.S., Marketing Coordinator VENITA CAGLE, B.A., Business Office Assistant MARY BETH FLEMING, B.B.A.; C.P.A. Director- Finance KAREN HUDSON, B.A., Director-Registrar & Institutional Effectiveness ELIZABETH HUTCHISON, M.L.I.S., Director- Library Services SUSAN MAYS, B.S., Director of Operations LAURA FLOWERS- Financial Aid Administrator, A.A. ROBYN WOLLAS, M.S., Director- Student Services College Auditor: Blankenship Group, Brentwood, TN College Attorney: Chuck Cagle, Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop, Nashville, TN 5 WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT In the movie The Hurricane, Rubin Carter remarked, “Small doors often open into large rooms.” A decision to commence or further your education can open vistas of opportunity that never seemed possible. It can, potentially, lead you in the discovery of truth which seems so elusive in today’s world. At Williamson College we believe that ultimate Truth is found in Christ. As Paul says in Colossians, “For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth...In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Our curriculum contains academic tracks as diverse as business administration, information technology, ministry leadership or worship studies. We believe God has given you freedom, in Christ, to throw the doors open wide to experience His creation to the fullest. We’re here to guide and mentor you in this journey of scholarship. Staff, faculty, trustees and current students welcome you to the Williamson College family and consider it an honor to serve you in this special moment of your life. Edward M. Smith, Ph.D. President 6 BRIEF HISTORY In December 1996, the College was incorporated with the Secretary of State of the State of Tennessee. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission gave approval in April 1997. This approval was for the baccalaureate degree to be granted in two majors. The degrees offered were modified by the Tennessee Higher Education