THE UNIVERSITY 13 the practical outreach training programs of the Theological The center offers a college class that covers memory, learning Seminary. It coordinates the entities of the seminary that are styles, time management, temperament, mind style, and emotional involved in these endeavors. SEMM is made up of all departments condition. A follow-up class includes coordination with advisors, of the seminary, the North American Division Evangelism Institute teachers, and staff to help the student and provide individualized (NADEI), the Institute of World Mission, the Center for Global and small-group support. Urban Mission, the Global Church-Growth Research Center, the Institute of Church Ministry, the Institute of Hispanic Ministry, the Center of Continuing Education for Ministry, and the Center for Writing Center Youth Evangelism. The work of SEMM sponsors SEEDS (church Nethery Hall 471-3358 planting) conferences, GO mission conferences, special degree- The Writing Center provides students with individualized instruc- program emphases, and leadership training programs. tion by fellow students on basic writing skills and strategies. Services of the center include computer-assisted tutorial sessions, drop-in help, and a library of rhetoric and usage texts. The Writing Center also Student Success Office offers occasional review sessions on general writing problems. Nethery Hall, Room 204 471-6096 The Student Success Center (SSC) adds to classroom instruction by providing academic guidance, support and developmental instruction. Group and individual tutoring, educational assessment and counseling, and the general maintenance of undergraduate student majors, minors and pre-professional programs are all han- dled through the SSC. The undergraduate advising program is also OFF-CAMPUS coordinated through the Student Success Center. The Student Success Center works to function as a liaison PROGRAMS between students, faculty and administration for the success of all concerned. Charles H. Tidwell, Jr. Director of Affiliation and Extension Programs Administration Building, Room 211 The University School (269) 471-6216 Garland Avenue [email protected] Ruth Murdoch Elementary School 471-3225 With authorization from the North Central Association of Andrews Academy 471-3138 Colleges and Schools and other controlling organizations, the vari- The University School is a coeducational day school located on ous schools of the university have entered into official academic the Andrews University campus. affiliation/extension arrangements with certain educational institu- It consists of two divisions—Ruth Murdoch Elementary School tions in North America and abroad. The programs consist of a vari- (preschool–grade 8) and Andrews Academy (grades 9–12). In ety of arrangements ranging from academic monitoring of existing addition to providing education for young people enrolled in the institutional programs to using institutions as extension campuses school, the University School serves as a demonstration school and or examination centers for graduate and undergraduate education, a laboratory for educational innovation and research. The faculty with degrees being conferred upon students at the next official and administration work with the School of Education in coordi- Andrews University graduation at the main campus and after nating a teacher-training program. completion and verification by the Records Office of all degree Application for admission to either part of the University requirements. The affiliation/extension programs vary from cours- School should be made at least four weeks before the student es offered in a variety of disciplines to full degree programs. plans to enter. The autumn quarter begins the last week of August. The Affiliation and Extension Programs Committee authorizes Information on admission may be obtained from the Ruth and reviews all university policies related to affiliation and exten- Murdoch Elementary School Admissions Office, 200 Garland sion programs. The administrative and academic committees Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0570 or from Director of charged with academic quality control and relevant policy devel- Admissions, Andrews Academy, 200 Garland Avenue, Berrien opment also govern the extension programs. Financial policies as Springs, MI 49104-0560. described in this bulletin are applicable to extension programs in North America. All credits earned in Andrews extension programs are valid on the Andrews campus or any accredited extension University Center for Reading, Learning, and Assessment campus. Once accepted into an Andrews program, students may Bell Hall, Room 013 471-3480 transfer between home and extension campuses. The University Center for Reading, Learning, and Assessment addresses learning and reading-skill needs through college classes Affiliation/Extension Programs and tutoring. It helps students to strengthen their God-given abilities Undergraduate and natural gifts. Academic assessment and tutoring services of the Undergraduate affiliation programs are offered at Helderberg center are available to Andrews students, faculty, staff, and commu- College, South Africa; Caribbean Union College, Trinidad; and nity for a fee. Students with learning problems are nurtured towards Newbold College, England. Andrews University confers approved the goal of successful course work. associate and baccalaureate degrees on those students who have Reading skills developed in the center include speed reading, fulfilled admission, academic, and program requirements at these study reading, vocabulary, word recognition or decoding skills, centers. spelling, and handwriting. Students, faculty, and staff may use equipment and materials for personal reading improvement on a Graduate self-help basis for a fee. Average to excellent readers as well as Graduate affiliation and extension programs are offered in a those having difficulty with reading are served. 14 ANDREWS UNIVERSITY number of disciplines by the various schools of the University. The College of Arts and Sciences offers courses leading to the STUDENT LIFE MMus (Music Education) degree at Montemorelos University, Mexico, and the MS (Human Nutrition) degree at several sites in Campus Ministries the United States. In addition, the full Master of Physical Therapy Campus Center, Main Floor 471-3211 program is offered at the Dayton, Ohio, site. Campus Safety The School of Business offers the MBA degree in Trinidad. Seminary Drive 471-3321 The School of Education offers the MA degree at Newbold Career Planning and Placement College, England, and Spicer Memorial College, India. It also Campus Center, Main Floor 471-3141 offers a graduate certificate in educational psychology at Caribbean Counseling and Testing Center Union College, Trinidad. Bell Hall (Education Building) 471-3470 The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary offers the Graduate Student Association MA (Religion) at Babcock University, Nigeria; Helderberg Bell Hall (Education Building) 471-6606 College, South Africa; Romanian Adventist Theological Institute, Housing Office Romania; Spicer Memorial College, India; and Zaokski Adventist Garland Apts., Building G, Ground Floor 471-6979 Seminary, Russia. It offers the MA in Pastoral Ministry at International Student Services Babcock University, Nigeria. Campus Center, Main Floor 471-6395 The Seminary also offers the Doctor of Ministry degree for the Intramural Hot-Line Trans-European Division at Newbold College, England. Johnson Gymnasium 417-3434 In North America, the Seminary offers the MA in Pastoral Office of Student Services Ministry degree and courses toward the Master of Divinity and Campus Center, Main Floor 471-3215 Doctor of Ministry degrees at several locations. Residence Halls In addition, the School of Graduate Studies offers the MSA Meier/Burman 471-3390 degree (International Development) at four sites: Bolivia, Italy, Lamson 471-3446 Kenya, and the Ukraine. Services for Students with Disabilities Office of Student Services 471-3215 Distance Education Student Success Consultant 471-6205 Full distance education programs as well as individual courses Social Recreation are offered at Andrews University within many different schools Campus Center, Main Floor 471-3615 throughout the university. Individual courses are offered through a Student Health Office growing variety of delivery methods: traditional correspondence, University Medical Specialties 471-3111 video correspondence, videoconferencing, and Internet-based. For Student Labor and Insurance more information on the programs and individual courses offered Administration Building, Main Floor 471-3570 at Andrews, please see the individual schools listed below and Undergraduate Student Association visit www.andrews.edu/dlc. Campus Center, Ground Floor 471-3250 Distance education courses are offered by: • Andrews University/Home Study International partnership, p. 40 The university is concerned with educating the whole person— (undergraduate) mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially—based on the philoso- • School of Education, p. 248 phy of Adventist education. It recognizes that one’s career can nei- (graduate) ther be complete nor balanced without ample provision for spiritual, • Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, p. 286 cultural, and social needs. Therefore, many activities not directly (graduate) related to the instructional program are available. Each student has As a charter member of the Adventist Distance Education an opportunity to take part in those of his/her special interest. Consortium, Andrews University is working to expand access to Adventist Christian education to people who are not able to physically attend campus courses. STUDENT HOUSING Andrews University offers several choices of living quarters to Other International Educational Opportunities meet students’ needs. Andrews University co-sponsors Adventist Colleges Abroad—a program in which qualified students study overseas while complet- Residence Halls. The university maintains two men’s residence ing requirements for graduation at Andrews. This language and halls (Meier Hall and Burman Hall) and one women’s residence cultural immersion is available in nine locations: Argentina, hall (Lamson Hall). Double-occupancy rooms are standard. Austria, Brazil, France, Greece, Italy, Singapore, Spain, and Private occupancy is permitted by special request, if space allows, Taiwan. Participation is not limited to language majors. Contact for an additional fee. the chair of the Department of International Language Studies for further information. Apartments and Houses for Rent. The university owns approxi- Undergraduate students may study abroad in the Andrews mately 300 apartments and 14 small unfurnished houses. These University Year in England at Newbold College program. The are available to married students and single-parent students. purpose of this program is to allow students to participate in a Efficiency apartments in the Garland complex are available to sin- culturally enriching academic experience. Information about this gle graduates or single undergraduates who are 22 years of age or program can be secured by writing Newbold College or contact- older. Accommodations are available only to those who have been ing the Director of Affiliation and Extension Programs at officially accepted as university students. Since apartments are Andrews University. Students should make application directly to limited, applicants are advised to apply six to nine months before the Admissions Office, Newbold College, Binfield, Bracknell, their first semester of studies. Berkshire, England RG42 4AN. Most apartments are furnished. Tenants must supply their own