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Claflin is… Claflin Claflin is… Claflin Claflin is… Claflin Claflin is… Claflin Claflin is… Claflin Claflin is… Claflin is… Claflin Claflin is… Claflin is… Claflin Claflin is… Claflin is… Claflin is… Claflin is… Claflin DITION E COMMEMORATIVE ENTENNIAL C I U ESQ S IAL C PE S cademic Calendar 2018-2019 Calendar cademic A CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY CLAFLIN Claflin is… Claflin August 2018 September 2018 Claflin University October 2018 November 2018 strengthens and enhances the student-centered The idea of visionary leadership is in Claflin living-learning environment University’s DNA. Our philosophy and our through strategically educational approach are built upon the designed initiatives that concept of recognizing a student’s unique increase student retention, potential and giving them the tools to be graduation, and placement. able to create their own path and to guide others in making the world a better place. Claflin Confidence Student Success The path to achieving the Claflin students Civility & Respect dreams of Claflin respect the rights of students begins by others and are mindful walking through the of the impact of their Arch of Confidence. words and actions This Claflin by being kind and courteous. tradition, held at Visionary Leadership the end of the Parting Ceremony, welcomes students to the institution. December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 Claflin University increases Claflin University opportunities for students to empowers its reinforce classroom learning students and by enhancing beyond-the- employees to make classroom experiences and wise choices as it integrating theory, skills and relates to their overall practice necessary for the health: mind, body, workforce of the 21st Century. and spirit. We want to CU Healthy! Diversity & Inclusion Claflin University develops and Teamwork & Collaboration implements an action plan that ensures excellence in diversity and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff and Healthy Lifestyles the greater university constituency. Claflin seeks to foster a rich community who work to nurture and develop the skills and character needed for engaged citizenship and visionary and effective leadership. Experiential Learning The faculty at Claflin University are highly April 2019 Claflin University May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 qualified scholars in their respective disciplines provides opportunities with extensive teaching and research for students to work with experience. We take enormous pride in the others to improve the caliber of talented and caring educators who communities in which are committed to training our students to students live in and will become visionary leaders in an ever-changing, touch in the future. highly competitive global society. Academic Excellence Claflin University promotes academic excellence by ensuring a vibrant academic community of outstanding faculty in Service Learning a dynamic student- centered teaching- learning environment Student Centered with distinctive programs that reflect Claflin University focuses on all student interests and aspects of student life including Impactful Research the needs of the 21st student-centered education by Century workforce. embedding skills and praxis that foster life-long learning and independent problem solving. claf_Cal_2018_19_pages copy.indd 20 7/3/18 4:37 PM PHOTO MODELS • Teamwork and Collaboration: Marlon Howard and Shade Young CREDITS Office of Communications and Marketing • Cover photo: Gladys Leon-Alamo, Djimon Smith, Lewis Johnson, • Diversity and Inclusion: Corey Pearson, Valaya Burke, Kierra • Publisher: Claflin University • Assistant Vice President: George Johnson Jr. Kristin Tolbert and Sixto Ramos Carter and Phuc Nguyen • President: Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, ‘65 • Public Relations Director: J. Craig Cotton • Student Success: Gregory Goodwin and Mr. Bryan Ortner, • Service Learning: Sherlene Brown and Ishawn Francis • Vice President for Institutional Advancement: • Web Communications Manager: Colin M. Myers, ’07 Savannah River Remediation • Student Centered: Ryan McKinney, Brianna Sitton, Kimya Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, ‘73 • Civility and Respect: Ashleigh Farmer and Syeda Madiha Jackson, Nathan Gamble, Tavon Cooper-Thomas, Qui’Era Evans • Photographers: Geoff Henderson, Colin M. Myers, ’07, • Visionary Leadership: Sagar Ghimire, Jessica Tolbert, Dominique and Indiya Simpson • Printer: College Press / cplitho.com Curtis Patterson III, ‘18 and Cecil J. Williams, ‘60 Riggins, Mrs. Alice Carson Tisdale, director of the Honors • Impactful Research: Imrana H. Salia and Dr. Arezue Boroujerdi, College; Thalia Butts, Andrea Moyer and Janelle Green associate professor of chemistry Cover photo by Colin M. Myers, ’07 M. Myers, Colin by photo Cover • Experiential Learning: Kareem Heslop • Academic Excellence: Ms. Tabitha Ott, instructor of art, and • Healthy Lifestyles: Darnesha Sampson and John Odom Sierra Smith CLA FLIN U NIVERSIT Y VAL UE P R O P OSIT ION T RADI T IONA L (UNDERGRADUATE) STATEM E N T Major Degree Major Degree Claflin University maintains a strong regional and national I academic reputation as evidenced by its recognition by national Accounting B.S. History B.S. publications as a premier university that prepares graduates for quality African and African-American Studies B.A. Human Performance and Recreation B.S. job placement, increased graduate school acceptance, and workforce Art Education B.A. Management B.S. readiness in the region and beyond. Biochemistry B.S. Management Information Science B.S. Bioinformatics B.S. Marketing B.S. Claflin University, a “Best Value” institution, provides affordable Biology B.S. Mass Communications B.A. II and exceptional educational experiences for all students while Biotechnology B.S. Mathematics B.S. maintaining higher student retention rates and shorter time for degree Business Administration B.S. Mathematics Education B.S. completion than the Chemistry B.S. Middle Level Education B.S. national average. Computer Engineering B.S. Music B.A. Computer Science B.S. Music Education B.A. III Claflin University prepares students for fulfilling careers with Criminal Justice B.A. Philosophy and Religion B.A. strategic focus on visionary leadership, confidence, adaptability Digital Design B.A. Political Science B.A. and collaboration by providing structured experiential/applied learning Early Childhood Education B.S. Psychology B.A. experiences for all students. Elementary Education B.S. Sociology B.A. Claflin University has a strong record of educating minority Claflin Majors English B.A. Spanish B.A. IV students in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and English Education B.A. Sport Management B.S. mathematics) disciplines. Students are mentored in cuting edge research Environmental Science B.S. Studio Art B.A. by world-class faculty in labs located in a “core research” facility for the Finance B.S. state of South Carolina as designated by the South Carolina Research Foreign Language B.A. Authority. Claflin University offers undergraduate research opportunities V that provide authentic and challenging learning experiences with GRADUATE P R OFE SSIONA L A N D renowned professors which increase readiness for and enrollment in “top” CONT INU ING STUDI E S graduate and professional schools. Business Administration MBA (Main Campus – orangeburg and Columbia Campus) Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. Claflin University experience fosters global perspectives through VI strategic interactions with diverse student and faculty populations Biotechnology M.S. Criminal Justice B.A. and consistent involvement with inclusive learning experiences designed Criminal Justice M.S. Organizational Management B.S. for enhancement of cultural awareness and responsible citizenship. Claflin University offers a student-centered living and learning VII environment which provides opportunities for academic, social, D UAL-DEGREE P R O GRAM S ONLINE cultural and spiritual growth. • Engineering (3+2 with Clemson University) Business Administration MBA VIII Claflin University averages a faculty-student ratio of 1:13 which • Engineering Technology (3+2 with South Carolina State University) Criminal Justice B.A. and M.S. allows for smaller classes, active student engagement with positive • Biology / Public Health (4+1 with University of South Carolina) Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. faculty-student relationships in personalized teaching and learning • Medical Laboratory Sciences Associates Degree / Biotechnology RN to BSN B.S.N. settings. (2+2 with Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College) Organizational Management B.S. • Biotechnology Associates / Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Psychology B.A. Student Success at Claflin University is characterized by (2+2 with Greenville Technical College) IX persistence toward graduation, receipt of prestigious fellowships • Biochemistry / Doctor of Pharmacy (3+4 with Presbyterian College) and scholarships, admission into competitive graduate and professional • Biochemistry / Doctor of Pharmacy (South Carolina College of schools and recruitment by major companies and agencies. Pharmacy i.e. University of South Carolina and Medical University of South Carolina) Claflin University engages the resources of the “midlands” of South X Carolina as a laboratory for service learning, internships, field experiences, clinical practice and part/full time employment. ↑ For the seventh consecutive year, Claflin University has earned a place among the top 10 in U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of the nation’s Top 20 HBCUs. Claflin is ranked