2006 College Catalog 1 Louisburg College is an accredited, coeducational, residential, two-year college affiliated with the North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Louisburg College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement listed in the catalog at any time without prior notification. 2 2006 CATALOG General Information Letter from the President ...............................................7 An Introduction to Louisburg College...........................8 Mission, Vision and Values ...........................................8 Heritage of Louisburg College.......................................9 Campus and Buildings .................................................11 Facilities and Special Support Services .......................12 Gifts to Louisburg College...........................................12 Endowments.................................................................13 Admissions Admissions Requirements ...........................................14 Transfer Applicants......................................................14 Readmission.................................................................15 Joint Enrollment...........................................................15 International Students..................................................16 Louisburg Learning Partners........................................16 Enrollment Deposit......................................................17 Nondiscrimination Policy............................................17 Expenses and Financial Aid Cost of Education.........................................................19 Payment Plans and Financing Arrangements ..............19 Refund Policy...............................................................20 Financial Aid-General..................................................21 Grants and Scholarships...............................................22 Academic Scholarships................................................23 Loan Programs.............................................................31 Work Programs ............................................................32 Veterans .......................................................................32 Financial Aid Refund Policy........................................32 Student Life Introduction..................................................................34 3 Student Organizations..................................................34 Student Publications.....................................................35 Counseling Center........................................................35 Religion on Campus.....................................................35 Cultural Activities........................................................36 Student Conduct and Campus Regulations..................36 Residence Hall Room Furnishings...............................37 Intramurals ...................................................................37 Student Involuntary Medical Withdrawal Policy ........37 Athletics ..................................................................................40 Academic Information Academic Policies and Procedures ..............................43 Satisfactory Academic Progress..................................46 Academic Grievance Procedure...................................48 Academic Standards.....................................................49 Communication of Information ...................................50 Privacy of Education Records......................................50 Recognition for Exceptional Achievements ................50 Awards .........................................................................51 Curricula Instructional Methods..................................................54 Academic Support........................................................54 Overview of Academic Programs................................55 Transfer........................................................................56 Degree Programs..........................................................56 Academic Divisions.....................................................57 Course Descriptions.....................................................58 Personnel Faculty..........................................................................77 Board of Trustees.........................................................83 Administration and Staff..............................................85 Index 87 4 LOUISBURG COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2006-2007 2006 SUMMER SCHOOL May 15-June 9 Session I (No classes on May 29th) June 26 - July 21 Session II (No classes on July 4th) 2006 FALL SEMESTER August 17-18 New Students Arrive, Orientation August 21 Returning Students Arrive, New Student Pre-testing/Registration August 22 First Day of Classes, add/drop begins August 25 Last day to register or add/drop a course September 4 Labor Day Holiday – no classes, administrative offices closed September 12 Opening Convocation/Phi Theta Kappa Induction Last day students permitted to withdraw from course with a “W” October 13 Mid-semester Fall break begins after last class Residence halls close at 5:00 p.m. October 17 Residence halls open at 3:00 p.m. October 18 Classes resume October 21 Family Day October 27 Last day student course withdrawals permitted with “W,” “WP,” or “WF” November 4 Homecoming November 21 Thanksgiving Holiday begins after last class for students, No Classes after 5:00 p.m. Residence halls close at 5:00 p.m. November 23, 24 Administrative Offices Closed November 26 Residence halls open at 3:00 p.m. November 27 Classes resume November 29 Last day of classes November 30 Reading Day December 1 Examinations begin December 6 Examinations end Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. December 23-January 1 Administrative Offices Closed 2007 SPRING SEMESTER January 7 New Students arrive January 8 New Student Pre-testing/Registration Returning Students Arrive January 9 First day of classes, add/drop begins January 12 Last day to register or add/drop a course January 15 Martin Luther King Day – no classes, administrative offices closed January 30 Opening Convocation/Phi Theta Kappa Induction February 6 Last day students permitted to withdraw from course with a “W” March 2 Mid-semester, spring break begins after last class Residence halls close at 5:00 p.m. March 11 Residence halls open at 3:00 p.m. March 12 Classes resume March 16 Last day student course withdrawals permitted with “W,” “WP,” or “WF” April 3 Honors Banquet April 5 Easter recess begins after last class, residence halls close 5:00 p.m., No Classes after 5:00 p.m. April 6 Easter Holiday – no classes, administrative offices closed April 8 Residence halls open 3:00 p.m. April 9 Classes resume 5 April 18 Assessment Day April 24 Awards Day April 25 Last day of classes April 26 Reading Day April 27 Examinations begin May 2 Examinations end Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. May 5 Commencement 2007 SUMMER SCHOOL May 14-June 8 Session I (No classes on May 28th) June 25 - July 20 Session II (No classes on July 4th) 6 Dear Fellow Hurricane, The Faculty, Staff, and Board of Trustees of Louisburg College are committed to helping each student to develop his/her full potential. Whether you are entering Louisburg College directly from high school, are transferring from another college, or are returning to college study after years in the work force, we are committed to help you to succeed. The Mission Statement of the College states: Louisburg College is related by faith to The United Methodist Church and is committed to offering a supportive community that nurtures young men and women intellectually, culturally, socially, physically, and spiritually. As a two- year residential institution, Louisburg College provides a bridge for students to make a successful transition from high school to senior colleges and universities. You will feel the sense of community at Louisburg College that is integral to a successful college experience. You will have the opportunities to develop relationships that encourage you to enhance the basic values that are essential for leadership. The Louisburg College faculty will help you develop academic skills while the Student Life staff will introduce you to campus life and activities. The Athletic Department, with coaches and staff who believe that discipline, perseverance, and determination translate into success both on and off the field, offers you intercollegiate activities and personal challenges. This is an exciting period during the 219-year history of Louisburg College as we complete the renovation of three existing residence halls. This $11 million project will assist Louisburg College in providing the housing accommodations and the technology upgrades students expect. Additionally, six new sports – women’s volleyball, men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s cross- country, women’s cross-country, and football -- have been instituted since Fall 2003 with the College seriously considering other sports beginning Fall 2007. Admission to Louisburg College represents our acknowledgement of your potential and our commitment to helping you succeed. Please read through our catalog and mark those areas of interest about which you would like to know more. Your admission counselor will provide you with information and insight. My very best wishes to you as you continue your academic journey, Reginald W. Ponder, D.Min. President 7 An Introduction