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Harrogate, Tennessee Vol. LXXXVIII August 2015 www.lmunet.edu This edition of the Catalog, is effective August 1, 2015. For more detailed information about the University’s graduate professional degree programs or undergraduate degree completion programs, refer to the applicable catalog. The policies, programs, curricula, and fees set forth in this catalog are subject to change at any time at the discretion of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU). Because of the possibility of change or undetected error, important points of fact and interpretation should be confirmed by the appropriate University official. In support of the mission statement and the principles on which it is based, LMU is committed to equal opportunity for all students, staff, and faculty; and to nondiscrimination in the recruitment, admission, and retention of students, and the recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention of faculty and staff. LMU reaffirms its commitment to personnel and educational policies that comply with the requirement applicable to equal opportunity/affirmative action laws, directives, executive orders, and regulations to the effect that no person at LMU shall, on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, ethnic/national origin, gender, military status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by applicable law, be excluded from participating in, or be denied benefits of, any employment or educational opportunity. LMU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500, for questions about the accreditation of Lincoln Memorial University. Individual program accreditation has been granted by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists-Council on Accreditation (AANA-COA) American Bar Association (Provisional Approval) (ABA) American Osteopathic Association-Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA-COCA) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) American Veterinary Medical Association – Council on Veterinary Technology Education and Activities (AVMA-CVTEA) American Veterinary Medical Association – Council on Education (AVMA-COE) Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (caATe) Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLN-AC) Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Individual program approval has been granted by: State of Tennessee Department of Education Tennessee Higher Education Commission Kentucky Council on on Postsecondary Education Tennessee Board of Nursing Kentucky Board of Nursing Tennessee Board of Law Examiners Dr. B. James Dawson Lincoln Memorial University is a living legacy to President Abraham Lincoln. Ours is a mission that has remained true to the vision of our namesake, a guiding light for thousands of men and women whose lives have been transformed by their experiences here. It is my hope that you fulfill your ambitions and dreams while pursuing a degree on our campus. Upon completion of your goals you will carry with you a sense of pride that comes from your accomplishments. Let me congratulate you on making the decision to continue your education at Lincoln Memorial University. The faculty and staff of LMU are committed to providing an experience of uncommon quality characterized by personal attention and a true interest in your success. We provide a learning environment that maximizes the use of technology and ensures opportunities for personal interaction. The investment you are making in your future will pay dividends for your lifetime. The degree you receive will be enhanced by the growing reputation of our University. I trust that you will achieve your full potential as a student on this lovely campus. By realizing your goals here, you become a part of the legacy that began in 1897, and are now a member of our academic community. There are responsibilities associated with your engagement in our living and learning environment. Above all else, we expect all of our students to respect their student colleagues and to pursue their educational aspirations with a commitment to academic integrity. Keep your dream of completing your education ever before you and know that you will succeed. I am honored that you join us now and wish you much success. 2 2015-2016 Cyrus Kehr ................................................................................................ 1897-1898 John Hale Larry ......................................................................................... 1899-1904 William L. Stooksbury .............................................................................. 1904-1910 George A. Hubbell .................................................................................... 1910-1922 Robert O. Matthews .................................................................................. 1923-1927 Hervin Roop .............................................................................................. 1929-1931 H. Robinson Shipherd ............................................................................... 1931-1932 Stewart W. McClelland ............................................................................. 1932-1947 Robert L. Kincaid ...................................................................................... 1947-1958 Robert C. Provine ...................................................................................... 1958-1963 H. LaMarr Rice ......................................................................................... 1963-1967 Herbert Y. Livesay .................................................................................... 1967-1973 Charles West ............................................................................................ .........1973 Frank W. Welch ........................................................................................ 1973-1981 Gary J. Burchett ........................................................................................ 1981-1991 Scott D. Miller .......................................................................................... 1991-1997 R. Martin Peters ........................................................................................ 1997-1998 Jerry C. Bishop .......................................................................................... 1998-2001 Nancy B. Moody ....................................................................................... 2002-2009 C. Warren Neel.......................................................................................... 2009-2010 B. James Dawson...................................................................….............2010-Present 3 2015-2016 Abraham Lincoln Association National Association of College and University Business American Association for Higher Education Officers American Association of Colleges of Nursing National Association of Foreign Student Advisors American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Officers National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators American Association of Museums National Association of Student Personnel Administrators American Association for State and Local History National Career Development Association The American Council on Education National Collegiate Athletic Association American Library Association National Collegiate Honors Council American Universities in Russia, Ukraine National Council of Educational Opportunity Associations Appalachian College Association National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Appalachian Consortium Agreements Appalachian Osteopathic Postgraduate Training Institute National League for Nursing Consortium National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Association of College and Research Libraries Oak Ridge Associated Universities Association of College and University Museums and Galleries Private College Consortium for International Studies Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Rural Health Association of Tennessee Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher South Atlantic Conference Education Southeastern Library Network Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Association of Veterinary Technician Educators Officers Broadcast Education Association Southeastern Museums Conference Civil War Courier Study Tennessee College and University Professional Association for Human TENN-SHARE Resources (National) Tennessee Association of Colleges and Employers College and University Professional Association for Human Tennessee Association of Colleges for Teacher Education