2016–2017 Catalog Carthage College 2016–2017 Catalog This catalog is an educational guidebook for students at Carthage and describes the requirements for all academic programs and for graduation. It also provides information about financial aid and scholarships. The catalog sets forth regulations and faculty policies that govern academic life and acquaints students with Carthage faculty and staff. It is important that every student becomes familiar with the contents of the catalog. If any portion of it needs further explanation, faculty advisors and staff members are available to answer your questions. Carthage reserves the right herewith to make changes in its curriculum, regulations, tuition charges, and fees. It is the policy of Carthage and the responsibility of its administration and faculty to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or sexual orientation. As part of this policy, the College strongly disapproves of any or all forms of sexual harassment in the workplace, classroom, or dormitories. This policy applies to all phases of the operation of the College. Further, the College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, Carthage College student, or applicant for admission because of physical or mental disability in regard to any 2001 Alford Park Drive position or activity for which the individual is qualified. The College will undertake appropriate Kenosha, WI 53140 activities to treat qualified disabled individuals without discrimination. (262) 551-8500 The College has been accredited continuously since 1916 by the Higher Learning Commission, Carthage Bulletin Vol. 95 North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 2016-2017 60602-2504, 800-621-7440. Campus Map 1. Leonard Entryway 16. H. F. Johnson Center for the Fine Arts 2. Smeds Tennis Center 17. Pat Tarble Residence Hall 3. Women’s Varsity Softball Diamond 18. Henry Denhart Residence Hall 4. Swenson Residence Hall 19. Todd Wehr Center 5. Trinity House (Home of the President) 20. Joseph Johnson Residence Hall 6. A. W. Clausen Center for World Business 21. Madrigrano Family Residence Hall 7. Sesquicentennial Plaza 22. The Oaks Residential Village 8. David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the 23. Joan C. Potente Chapel Natural and Social Sciences 24. Art Keller Field 9. Science Center 25. Campbell Student Union 10. Lentz Hall 26. N. E. Tarble Athletic and 11. Walter Fritsch Meditation Chapel Recreation Center 12. Augie Schmidt Field 27. Tarble Arena Directions 13. Hedberg Library Take I-94 to Kenosha, exit 339 (Highway E) east to Campus Parking: the lake. Turn right onto Highway 32 (Sheridan Road). 14. Kissing Rock/Evergreen Walk Drive south to campus (approx. 1 mile). 15. A. F. Siebert Chapel A, C, D, E, H, I, N, V, Limited visitor parking also available across from Lentz Hall ii Carthage 2016-2017 Catalog faculty represent many traditions, academic information and communication College Overview philosophies, and religions. It is the intent of needs of students and faculty. A primary the Center for Faith and Spirituality (CFS) to purpose of LIS is to assist the College in About Carthage support the spiritual needs of all. The core producing more information-fluent and The Carthage Mission values of the Judeo-Christian tradition are technology-facile graduates. Workshops, embedded in campus life. This foundation of tutorials, in-class instruction, trained Faith and Spirituality faith helps all students prepare for careers by assistants, and help desk staff are available for encouraging and nurturing personal those who need assistance with any Library and Information spirituality, strong social ethics, respect for information or technology need. Services religious diversity, and sense of vocation The Hedberg Library is home to the staff of (calling). Accreditation Library and Information Services. Named for Religious life is enhanced by several campus Donald Hedberg, a 1950 Carthage graduate, The Undergraduate Degree student organizations including Faithful Beat Hedberg Library supports the educational (music ministry), CUMBYA (youth ministry program of the College through providing The Graduate Degree outreach), Better Together (interfaith), and students and faculty with the resources, Intercollegiate Athletics Catholics at Carthage. These groups are services, support, and the inspirational space supported by the Center for Faith and that they need to pursue their course Special Programs Spirituality, located in the A. F. Siebert assignments and research. In addition to the Chapel. A local chapter of InterVarsity Saemann Curriculum Resource Center, ROTC Programs Christian Fellowship is also active on campus, Hedberg Library has several technology- About Carthage as well as Meditation Club and the Jewish enhanced classrooms as well as the 75-seat Awareness Association. Most worship Niemann Media Theater. There are also Founded in 1847, Carthage College combines experiences are held in the Siebert Chapel. numerous collaborative and individual study an environment of reflection and self- There are three other smaller chapels on rooms. discovery with a culture of high expectation campus. Each is available for use by so our students uncover and ignite their true Within the Hedberg Library, the Staubitz registered campus groups. potential. Archives exist to document the life of Worship Life Carthage College by collecting, preserving, As a four-year, private liberal arts college and providing access to records and artifacts with roots in the Lutheran tradition, we place An ordained ELCA pastor serves as the representing Carthage’s rich history, the a strong emphasis on helping students develop Campus Pastor. A service based in the publications of faculty and staff, and the a distinct moral and intellectual compass so Lutheran tradition with communion is held on activities of the Carthage community. The they become perceptive, resourceful, and Sunday afternoons. A Roman Catholic lay Brainard Writing Center is staffed by trained grounded individuals. Our rich academic minister serves as a resource to students and Writing Fellows who provide assistance for experience equips students with foundational arranges for Sunday evening celebrations of any written assignment. Donna’s Bytes knowledge and skills, while our emphasis on Mass. On Tuesdays there is a midday service provides food, beverages, and a relaxing real-world experiences gives them the that includes singing, prayers, and a reflection atmosphere for students to unwind and enjoy opportunity to learn in a professional context. given by students, faculty, and staff. During the rest of the week, there are meetings of all discussion with friends. Our state-of-the-art campus, a beautiful the various faith-based organizations. The LIS provides a carefully selected collection of 80-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake CFS employs Student Ambassadors who help books, periodicals, video recordings, Michigan, has a prime location in Kenosha, provide faith programming and help students microforms, and various other materials. The Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and get connected with faith groups on campus. growing collection contains more than Milwaukee. Our vibrant community includes 600,000 unique resources. Laptop computers, 150 scholars, 2,600 full-time students, and Another focus of the CFS is personal counsel. iPads, camcorders, and other production and 400 part-time students. Our student-centered The Campus Pastor is available to students, presentation equipment are available for loan academic and cocurricular experience results staff, and faculty for consultation and pastoral as well. The library includes the Center for in graduates who are prepared to lead care. Issues of stress involving personal Children’s Literature, which features a large meaningful, productive lives. relations, religious insights, and confrontation with new intellectual challenges are discussed collection of children’s books. The Carthage Mission in confidence. Communication between The library is a member of Wisconsin Seeking Truth, Building Strength, Inspiring students and parents is mediated with the Interlibrary Services and the Center for Service—Together. permission of each. It is the purpose of the Research Libraries, thus giving Carthage To read the full mission, with statements of Campus Pastor to be available for spiritual students and faculty access to the combined principle, go to www.carthage.edu/mission. support when a rabbi, priest, pastor, or an resources of virtually all the libraries in the imam is not locally available. The mission of nation. Reference, interlibrary borrowing, Faith and Spirituality the CFS is to connect faith and life issues for resource development, instructional From its inception, Carthage College has been the benefit of all. technology assistance, and information identified with the Lutheran tradition. Each of literacy instruction are provided to the the College’s mission statements, including Library and Information Carthage community. Media production the Strategic Plan of the Board of Trustees, Services assistance and videoconferencing services are affirms spiritual development of our students Library and Information Services (LIS) also available to students and faculty alike. as a primary purpose. Along with this identity, combines staff expertise and resources of The LIS information desk combines the religious inclusiveness is an intentional and library, technology, and media