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Rhodes College Catalogue 1994-95 INTERDEP of it. All second courses in the CORRESPONDENCE Study of a portion of the Olc Pentateuch, Historical Lit DIRECTORY Apocalyptic, or Selected T For information on the topics listed below, write or call the person indicated: 141-147) Study of a portion of the New 1 ACADEMIC PROGRAM Synoptic Gospels, Gospel of Marshall E. McMahon, Acting Dean of Academic Affairs, 901-726-3795 Selected Topics in New Test Third and Fourth Courses: The Hurr ACADEMIC RECORDS, TRANSCRIPTS, REGISTRATION, AND the second year.] The student n MATRICULATION understanding of the meaning Glenn W. Munson, Registrar, 901-726-3885 ultimate, ethical responsibility.1 ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, AND TRANSFERS The order in which the two c options are offered in every sen David J. Wottle, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Studies in the History of Re 901-726-3700 (Outside Tennessee, call toll free, 1-800-844-5969.) Religion in America. (S( ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Judaism. (See Religious Charlotte Patton Parks, Alumni Director, 901-726-3845 Living Religions in Toda Phenomenology of Relig ATHLETICS Archaeology and the Bil Michael T. Clary, Director of Athletics, 901-726-3940 Archaeology and the Bil Philosophical and Theologi BRITISH STUDIES AT OXFORD History of Christian The Michael P. Leslie, Dean, 901-726-3715 Contemporary Theolom Philosophical Theology. BUSINESS MATTERS The Quest for Meaning. J. Allen Boone, Jr., Dean of Administrative Services, 901-726-3760 The Apostolic Fathers. Western Philosophy: Ear COLLEGE RELATIONS Philosophy of Religion. Loyd C. Templeton, Jr., Assistant to the President for College Relations, Medieval Philosophy. (S 901-726-3875 Existentialism. (See Phi Studies in Ethics: EUROPEAN STUDIES Philosophical Ethics. (S Nigel McGilchrist, Dean, 901-726-3715 Theological Ethics. (Se( Social Issues in Ethical GIFTS OR BEQUESTS (See Religious Studio Arthur L. Criscillis, Dean of Development, 901-726-3850 Participating Staff: Professors Arr Brown (Religious Studies), Coning( INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH Studies), Jobes (Philosophy), Lacy (P1 William D. Berg, Director of Planning and Institutional Research, Studies), McLain (Religious Studies 901-726-3551 Studies), Ziegler (Religious Studies) PUBLIC INFORMATION Helen W. Norman, Assistant to the President for Public Information, INTERDEPAY 901-726-3875 100. Effective Public Speaking. (F SPECIAL STUDIES AND CONFERENCES A laboratory course designed to Sally P. Thomason, Dean of Special Studies, 901-726-3965 instruction in healthy voice producti , STUDENT LIFE of effective public speaking. Studen presentations using assigned materi: Thomas C. Shandley, Dean of Student Affairs, 901-726-3815 from their own academic major fiek RHODES COLLEGE CATALOGUE 1994-95 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, 1994-95 6 PURPOSE OF THE COLLEGE 8 Historical SuMmary ACCREDITATION AND GENERAL POLICIES 12 ADMISSIONS 13 Admissions Procedure; Standardized Tests; Campus Visit And Interview; Early Decision Plan; Admission Of Transfer Students; Admission Of International Students; Admission Of Special Students (non-degree Candidates); Readmission Of Students; Rhodes •High School Scholars Program; Advanced Placement; The International Baccalaureate Degree Program; Enrollment Deposit; Room And Board; Orientation And Registration; Additional Information EXPENSES 18 Regulations Regarding Payment; Withdrawal Policy; Tuition; Room; Board; Activity Fee; Special Fees And Deposits FINANCIAL AID 21 Application Procedures; Financial Aid To Meet Need; Grants; Loans; Student Employment; Competitive Scholarships; Other Scholarships And Awards; Renewal Of Financial Aid And Scholarships ; Renewal Of Competitive Scholarships; Revision Of Awards; Financial Aid For Study Abroad; Transfer Students; Alternative Financing; Additional Policies STUDENT LIFE 30 Thomas W. Briggs Student Center; Residence Life Programs; Student Assembly; The Honor Council; Social Regulations Council; Honor Societies; The Social Fraternities And Sororities; Chaplain And Religious Activities; Musical Activities; Theatre Activities; Special Interest Housing; Student Publications; Black Students Association; Other Organizations; The Laurence R. Kinney Program; Athletics STUDENT SERVICES 36 Career Services; Center For Counseling And Student Development; Academic Advising; Career Advising; Career Advisors; Medical Services And Insurance CAMPUS REGULATIONS 39 Honor Council; Social Regulations Council; Student Assembly; Statement On Alcohol Use; Alcohol Use Policy; General Regulations Regarding Alcohol Use; Alcohol Awareness; Statement On Illegal Drug Use; Residence Halls And Campus Property; Damages; Voluntary Withdrawal Or Removal From Campus; Official Recesses; Automobiles; Use Of Campus Facilities THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 45 PLANNING A DEGREE 46 Bachelor Of Arts; Writing And Language Requirements; The Basic Humanities Requirement; Distribution Requirements; The Major; 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Bachelor Of Science; Academic Minors; Second Degree; Changes In Degree Requirements; Academic Achievement; Commencement; Transfer Students; Transfer Credit For Enrolled Students OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY 53 OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY ABROAD 56 Exchange Programs COLLEGE SPONSORED LECTURE SERIES 59 The C. Whitney Brown Seminar; The Frank M. Gilliland Symposium; The Harry B. Mccoy, Jr. Visiting Artists .Program; The Lillian And Morrie Moss Endowment For The Visual Arts; The M.L. Seidman Memorial ToWn Hall Lecture Series; The Frank E. Seidman Distinguished Award In Political Economy; The Springfield Music Lectures ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 61 Registration; Class Standing; Class Preparation And Attendance; Schedule Changes; Withdrawal From Class; Withdrawal From The College; Educational Leave; Examinations And Conditional Grades; Grades And Grade Points; Repeating A Course Because Of Grade; Pass-fail; Removal Of Conditional Grades; Grade Reports; Honor Roll And Dean's List; Academic Good Standing; Academic Probation And Suspension; Transcripts; Family Education Rights And Privacy Act THE BURROW LIBRARY 68 THE COMPUTER CENTER 70 The Microcenter MEEMAN CENTER FOR SPECIAL STUDIES 72 The Institute For Executive Leadership; Corporate And Professional Leadership Development Programs; International/intercultural Understanding Seminars; Non-credit Courses; Continuing Education Units; The M.L. Seidman Town Hall Lecture Series; The Frank E. Seidman Distinguished Award In Political Economy; C. Whitney Brown Management Seminar; The Institute On The Profession Of Law; Institute For Publishing And Writing Children's Books; Guest Conferences BIBLICAL STUDIES AT RHODES 76 The Search For Values In The Light Of Western History And Religion; Life: Then And Now Program COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 79 Special Provisions Concerning Degree Requirements; Class Schedules ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY 82 ART 88 BIOLOGY 94 Marine Sciences CHEMISTRY 103 ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 108 EDUCATION 117 ENGLISH 119 FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES 127 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Language Center; Arabic; Chinese; French; German; Greek And Roman Studies; Hebrew; Italian; Japanese; Russian; Spanish; Topics In World Literature GEOLOGY 150 HISTORY 152 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY 160 Urban Studies; American Studies; Asian Studies; Women's Studies; Film Studies INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS 168 INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES 170 INTERDEPARTMENTAL COURSES 171 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 172 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE 182 MUSIC 189 The Music Academy; The Discovery Of Music; The Art Of Music; The Performance Of Music; Private Music Instruction; Ensembles PHILOSOPHY 195 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 199 PHYSICS 200 POLITICAL SCIENCE 205 PSYCHOLOGY 210 RELIGIOUS STUDIES 215 Biblical Studies; Theological Studies; Ethics; History Of Religions; Advanced Studies And Seminars THEATRE 220 RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAMS 225 Aerospace Studies; Military Science MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING 229 MATTERS OF RECORD 237 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 238 Life Trustees; Honorary Trustees; Executive Committee EMERITI 241 ADMINISTRATION 243 FACULTY 248 ENDOWMENTS, AWARDS, AND MEMORIALS 253 Professorships And Faculty Fellowships; Endowments; Special Funds; Awards; Scholarships THE CAMPUS 267 Architectural Heritage COMMENCEMENT, 1993 270 Honorary Degrees; Prizes And Awards; Degrees Conferred, May 15, 1993; Degrees Conferred On August 15, 1993 INDEX 283 4 GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC CALENDAR, 1994-95 MAY, 1994 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1994-95 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SUMMER SESSION, 1994 JUNE Registration for All Students May 16, Monday 1 2 3 4 Classes Begin May 16, Monday 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Classes End August 5, Friday 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Final Grades Due August 8, Monday 26 27 28 29 30 JULY FALL SEMESTER, 1994 1 2 Orientation for New Students August 19-23, 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Friday-Tuesday 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Enrollment Clearance /Registration August 23, Tuesday 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Classes Begin August 24, Wednesday 31 Drop/Add Period Ends August 30, Tuesday Extended Drop Period Begins August 31, Wednesday AUGUST Labor Day Recess September 5, Monday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pass/Fail Option Ends September 7, Wednesday 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Extended Drop Period Ends September 14, Wednesday 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Withdraw Period Begins September 15, Thursday 28 29 30 31 *Founders Day Convocation September 16, Friday, SEPTEMBER 10:00 A.M. 1 2 3 Last Day to Remove 4 5 6