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Oxford Graduate School Omega Graduate School 2020-2021 Catalog OMEGA GRADUATE SCHOOL ACADEMIC CATALOG 2020-2021 President & CEO Joshua Reichard, DPhil, PhD, EdS, CCS 500 Oxford Drive Dayton, Tennessee 37321-6736 423-775-6596 800-933-6188 Fax: 423-775-6599 http://www.ogs.edu Omega Graduate School is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [P.O. Box 328, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone 434.525.9539; e-mail: [email protected]] having been awarded Accredited status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission. TRACS is recognized by the U. S. Department of Education (USDE), the Counc il for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). According to the Omega Graduate School policy regarding Board of Regents’ approval of all revisions to publications, revisions to the Omega Graduate School Catalog were approved by the Board of Regents. Omega Graduate School is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to offer Master of Letters and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. Omega Graduate School is also approved by THEC for training of veterans. Eligible veterans enrolled in either the master’s or doctoral programs may receive veteran’s benefits. Catalog effective September 1, 2020 Rev. 4/6/21 1 Omega Graduate School 2020-2021 Catalog Table of Contents 1. History and Purpose of Institution ............................................................................ 5 2. Mission Statement and Objectives .......................................................................... 6 3. Chancellor’s Message ............................................................................................. 6 4. Solidarity of Faith ..................................................................................................... 7 5. Christian Education Philosophy ............................................................................... 7 6. Ethical Values Statement ........................................................................................ 8 7. Tennessee Higher Education Commission.............................................................. 9 8. Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools ................................. 9 9. Nondiscrimination Statement .................................................................................. 9 10. Philosophy and Policy for Faculty-Student Relationships ................................... 10 Upholding OGS Academic Values ............................................................................. 10 11. Student Due Process Procedure ......................................................................... 11 12. Admission Requirements and Procedures .......................................................... 12 13. College Credit Transfer Policy ............................................................................. 16 14. Placement Services ............................................................................................. 17 15. Disability Services and Service Animals .............................................................. 18 16. Graduate Programs ............................................................................................. 19 17. Gracism Studies .................................................................................................. 24 18. Master of Letters (MLitt) Degree .......................................................................... 25 19. Doctor of Philosophy Degree ............................................................................... 32 Matriculation .............................................................................................................. 39 Candidacy.................................................................................................................. 39 Reading and Research Seminars .............................................................................. 40 Degree Validation ...................................................................................................... 41 20. Degree Day ......................................................................................................... 41 21. Omega Graduate School Library ......................................................................... 41 22. Web-Based Technology Support ......................................................................... 42 23. Developmental Readings .................................................................................... 43 24. Course Learning Journal ..................................................................................... 44 25. Academic Advising .............................................................................................. 45 2 Omega Graduate School 2020-2021 Catalog 26. Grading Standards .............................................................................................. 45 27. Academic Warning and Probation ....................................................................... 46 28. Omega Graduate School Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ....................... 46 29. Student Change of Status ................................................................................... 48 30. Faculty Senate and Academic Councils ............................................................. 49 Faculty Senate .......................................................................................................... 49 Academic Affairs Council ........................................................................................... 49 Graduate Research Council ...................................................................................... 49 Masters Research Council......................................................................................... 50 31. Financial Information ........................................................................................... 51 Penalty for Late Payments and Account Status......................................................... 55 Contract Renegotiations ............................................................................................ 55 30. Financial Aid ........................................................................................................ 56 Title IV Federal Loans ............................................................................................... 56 Veteran’s Administration Benefits .............................................................................. 57 31. Refund Policy ...................................................................................................... 58 32. Student Conduct Rules........................................................................................ 58 Code of Responsibility ............................................................................................... 58 Institutional Agreement on Conduct........................................................................... 59 Community Expectations and Behavior Standards.................................................... 60 33. Right to Amend or Modify .................................................................................... 61 34. Policy on Verification of Student Identity ............................................................. 61 35. Privacy Policy ...................................................................................................... 62 36. Student Records .................................................................................................. 62 37. Honor Awards ...................................................................................................... 63 38. Omega Society of Scholars ................................................................................. 63 39. Board of Regents................................................................................................. 64 40. Administration ...................................................................................................... 64 41. Faculty ................................................................................................................. 65 42. Facilities .............................................................................................................. 66 43. Campus Safety and Security ............................................................................... 66 44. Appendix 1: Academic Calendars....................................................................... 67 3 Omega Graduate School 2020-2021 Catalog 45. Appendix 2: Sample Core Schedule ................................................................... 68 46. Appendix 3: Dissertation Development and Progression.................................... 69 47. Appendix 4: Student Rights ................................................................................. 71 48. Appendix 5: Notice of Grievance ......................................................................... 72 49. Appendix 6: Campus Map ................................................................................... 73 4 Omega Graduate School 2020-2021 Catalog 1. History and Purpose of Institution Omega Graduate School is an institution committed to providing a quality educational
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