LEE UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2004-05 The university welcomes visitors to the campus at any time. Offices of the uni- versity are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments for other hours may be arranged in advance. No person in whatever relation with Lee University shall be subject to discrimi- nation because of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability. Published annually by Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, this issue of the annual catalog contains announcements for the institution’s eighty-sixth year, 2004- 2005. The university reserves the right to make necessary changes without further notice. PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME Welcome to Lee University! PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME Today is a great time to be a part of this growing, exciting institution. Here at Lee, iii there is such a wonderful positive spirit! We believe that God’s hand is on us, and we are working hard to earn the trust of our expand- ing public. One of the reasons for the high level of expectation at Lee is the quality of our faculty. Those of us who have been on the Lee team for many years are energized and stimulated by the many new professional colleagues who arrive each year with such talent and vision. Lee University offers a faculty who can deliver excellent instruction with the sensitivity and perspective of seasoned Christian disciples. These men and women form the critical core of education here at Lee, but students like you are the heart and soul of this institution. With students from almost every state and more than 40 countries, Lee is a diverse, thriving community. There is a place for you at Lee, and we will do everything we can to help you find it. If there is anything we can do to make your college decision and transition into college life more enjoyable and informative, please let us know. We are here for you. Cordially, Paul Conn President Lee University Prologue 2004 ACADEMIC CALENDAR MAY NOVEMBER APRIL SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 12 3456 12 234 5678 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 345 6789 9101112131415 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 JUNE DECEMBER MAY SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS iv 12345 1234 123 4567 678 9101112 567 891011 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 JULY JUNE SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 123 1234 456 78910 567 891011 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2005 26 27 28 29 30 AUGUST JANUARY JULY SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 123 4567 1 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 234 5678 345 6789 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9101112131415 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 31 SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1234 12345 567 891011 678 9101112 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 OCTOBER MARCH SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 12 12345 345 6789 678 9101112 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 31 Prologue Lee University 2004–2005 ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SESSIONS 2004 10 Final day for completion of External Studies by resi- FIRST SESSION: MAY 11 – JUNE 4 dent students May 10 Registration for Summer Session I 15 Final day to apply for Spring Student Teaching May 11 Classes begin Summer Session I Program May 13 Final day to register or add a class for 16 Academic Profile Assessment Test Summer Session I; 17 Spring Graduation Applicants: Graduation Final day to add GST 251 for any Summer Applications due Session 18 Academic Profile Assessment Test May 23 Faith Learning Institution 24 Winter Graduation Applicants: Due date for grades May 24 Final day to drop a class with grade of “W” to be posted for course work with External Studies, for Summer Session I transfer courses, and removal of “I” grades 2004–2005 May 31 Memorial Day 30 Major Field Test June 4 Summer Session I: Final Examinations October ACADEMIC June 4 Summer Graduation Applicants: Due date 2 Major Field Test for grades to be posted for course work with 3–7 Fall Convocation CALENDAR External Studies, transfer courses, and 14–15 Fall Break removal of “I” grades 15 Offices closed SECOND SESSION: JUNE 7 – JULY 1 18 Classes resume, 8 a.m. v June 7 Registration and classes begin for Summer 18–20 World’s Fair Session II 21 Make-up Date: Academic Profile and Major Field June 7–18 Art & Drama Camp Tests June 9 Last day to register or add a class for 22 Summer Graduation Applicants: First day to apply Summer Session II online for Summer 2005 Graduation; June 10–13 Music Camp Frontline June 21 Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W” 23 Major Field Test/Academic Profile: Makeup for Summer Session II 29 Frontline June 28 VP for Academic Affairs posts Summer November Graduation candidate list 1–5 Advance Class Selection for Spring and Summer June 20–July 2 Summer Honors 1 Last day to withdraw from a class with July 1 Summer Session II: Final Examinations a grade of “W”; July 2 Offices Closed for Independence Day Winter Graduation Applicants: Final day to Weekend apply online THIRD SESSION: JULY 5 – 29 3 VP for Academic Affairs posts Winter Graduation July 5 Registration and classes begin for Summer candidate list Session III 5–6 Homecoming July 7 Last day to register or add a class for 8–12 Advance Class Selection for Spring & Summer Summer Session III 9 Applications due for GST 251 Individually Arranged July 19 Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W” Study Proposals during Christmas Break for Summer Session III 12 Music Frontline July 29 Summer Session III: Final Examinations 18–20 Honor Band July 30 Summer Graduation: Commissioning 24–26 Thanksgiving Holidays: Offices closed 25-26 July 31 Summer Graduation: Commencement 25 Thanksgiving Day July 31 Summer residence halls close 29 Classes Resume 30 Class Meetings for Christmas Break FALL SEMESTER 2004 GST 251 students August December 2–7 General Assembly 1 Class Meetings for Christmas Break GST 251 stu- 9–10 Student Leadership Development Conference; dents New Faculty Orientation 2 Final day to withdraw from the University 11–13 Faculty Seminar 3 Final examinations 13 Residence hall check-in for new students 4 Lee University Employee Christmas Banquet 14–15 New Student and Parent Orientation 5 Classic Christmas 15 Residence hall check-in for returning students 6–8 Final Exams 16 New student advising and registration 10 Winter Graduation: Commissioning 17 Registration for returning students and/or students 11 Winter Graduation: Commencement receiving VA benefits Residence Halls Close 18 Classes begin 22–31 University closed for Christmas holidays 19 Opening Chapel 25 Winter Graduation Applicants: Graduation applica- SPRING SEMESTER 2005 tions due (applications received after this date will January include a late fee) 3 Offices re-open 30 Final day to register or add a class 5–7 Faculty Seminar 31 Class Meetings for Fall Semester GST 251 students 8 Residence hall check-in for new students September 9 New Student and Parent Orientation 2, 9 Class Meetings for Fall Semester GST 251 students 10 New student advising and registration 2 Applications due for GST 251 Individually Arranged 11 Registration for returning students and students Study Proposals for Fall Semester w/VA benefits 6 Final day for completion of External Studies by resi- 12 Classes begin dent students 13 Opening chapel Lee University Prologue 18 Spring Graduation Applicants: Graduation applica- May tions due (applications received after this date will 2–3 Final Exams include a late fee) 6 Spring Graduation: Commissioning 24 Final day to register, add a class, or change a meal 7 Spring Graduation: Commencement plan Residence halls close 25 Final day for completion of External Studies by resi- 9 Faculty Seminar dent students 25, 27 Class Meetings for Spring Semester GST 251 stu- SUMMER SESSIONS 2005 dents 26 Final day for completion of External Studies by resi- First Session: May 10 – June 3 dent students May 9 Registration for Summer Session I 27 Applications due for GST 251 Individually Arranged May 10 Registration and classes begin for Summer Study Proposals for Spring Semester Session I 28 Frontline May 12 Final day to register or add a class for Summer 28–29 String Weekend Session I 31 Final day to apply for Fall Student Teaching Program May 23 Final day to drop with a grade of “W” for February Summer Session I vi 3 Class Meetings for Spring Semester May 30 Memorial Day GST 251 students June 3 Summer Session I: Final Examinations 4 Music Frontline 6–10 Winter Convocation Second Session: June 6 – June 30 11 Summer Graduation Applicants: Graduation applica- June 6 Registration and classes begin for Summer tions due (applications received after this date will Session II include a late fee) June 6-11 Art & Drama Camp 17 Major Field Assessment Test June 8 Final day to register or add a class for Summer 18–19 Honor Choir Session II 19 Major Field Assessment Test June 13-18 Art & Drama Camp 21 Frontline June 20 Final day to drop with a grade of “W” for 25–27 Opera Workshop Summer Session II 25 Spring Graduation Applicants: Due date for grades June 21-25 Summer Music Camp to be posted for course work with External Studies, June 24 Summer Graduation: Final day to apply online transfer courses, and removal of “I” June 27- March July 8 Summer Honors 7–11 Spring Break June 30 Summer Session II: Final Examinations 11 Offices Closed 14 Classes resume, 8 a.m.