THE JEWELL JOURNEY 2012 - 13 COURSE CATALOG william jewell college i Mission Statement William Jewell College promises students an outstanding liberal arts education that cultivates leadership, service, and spiritual growth within a community inspired by Christian ideals and committed to open, rigorous intellectual pursuits. Accreditation William Jewell College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.The following departments are also accredited: Education by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Music by the National Association of Schools of Music; Nursing by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Equal Opportunity William Jewell College pursues a nondiscriminatory policy with regard to employment and educational programs and endeavors to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, and with other legislation applicable to private, four-year undergraduate colleges. The College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, gender, genetic information, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotion, terminations, compensation benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. The College complies with federal, state and local equal opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from forms of illegal discrimination and harassment. Inquiries with regard to compliance with Title IX should be directed to Dr. Andy Pratt, Executive Director, Center for Justice and Sustainability,William Jewell College, 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO 64068; phone: 816-415-7557, email:
[email protected]; office location: 200 Gano Chapel.