2020-2021 CATALOG MORRIS COLLEGE Morris College 2020-2021 CATALOG 001-003_001-003 6/24/15 8:42 PM Page 1 2020-20212017 -2018 CATALOGCATALOG Red bar does not print GLUE hinge --- TEXT-FIRST PAGE Crossover edge Morris College reserves the right to change programs, courses, and published calendars and to institute new requirements (including fees) when changes and additions become necessary. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconve - nience such changes might create for students. Red bar Published by Morris College does not 100 West College Street, print Sumter, South Carolina 29150 Telephone (803) 934-3200 Fax (803) 773-3687 www.morris.edu 001-003_001-003 6/24/15 8:42 PM Page 3 2020 - 2021 Board of Trustees Rep. J. David Weeks, Chairman ................................................Sumter, SC Dr. Audrey Potts Neal, Vice-Chairman ................................. Columbia, SC Dr. James B. Blassingame, Secretary .........................................Sumter, SC Rev. Aaron T. Brown, Sr. ............................................ Moncks Corner, SC THE ALMA MATER Dr. Jacqueline W. Canty ..........................................................Florence, SC Deacon Jerry M. Earl ................................................................. Pelzer, SC MORRIS our college dear Rev. Ricky R. Ezell ............................................................... Columbia, SC With hearts all filled with cheer Rev. Tommy Gibson ............................................................... Eastover, SC We come to thee; Mr. Troy Glover ......................................................................Hilliard, OH Throughout life’s checkered ways Rev. Jamey O. Graham, Sr. ................................................... Columbia, SC Thy name we’ll ever praise Dr. Donald E. Greene, Jr. ..................................................Orangeburg, SC Teacher of youthful ways Ms. Karen Hébert, Faculty/Staff Representative .......................Sumter, SC All hail to thee. Dr. Solomon Jackson, Jr. ....................................................... Columbia, SC Ms. Crystal R. Myers .........................................................Orangeburg, SC When from our homes we came To own thy lofty name Dr. Emma M. Owens .............................................................. Mauldin, SC Breathe courage free. Dr. Toney C. Parks ............................................................... Greenville, SC Parents and teachers dear Mrs. Ruth M. Pendergrass, Alumni Representative ................. Atlanta, GA Calmed by the lack of fear Dr. Henry B. Peoples ..............................................................Florence, SC Pay homage through the years Rev. McKinley Ravenell ......................................................Eutawville, SC All hail to thee. Dr. Leo Richardson ............................................................... Columbia, SC Dr. Kenny W. Rose.....................................................................Sumter, SC Composed by Ms. Ida Y. Pullens, 1924 Dr. Leroy Staggers ....................................................................Sumter, SC Mrs. Patricia Threatt .............................................................. Pageland, SC College Motto: “Enter to Learn; Depart to Serve.” Mrs. Mary Jo Walker .......................................................... Greenville, SC Rev. William I. Webb, Student Representative .......................Florence, SC Dr. James V. Wilson, Sr. ............................................................Sumter, SC Rev. George P. Windley, Sr. ....................................................Manning, SC 2 3 001-003_001-003 6/24/15 8:42 PM Page 3 MORRIS COLLEGE CATALOG THE ALMA MATER MORRIS our college dear With hearts all filled with cheer We come to thee; Throughout life’s checkered ways Thy name we’ll ever praise Teacher of youthful ways All hail to thee. When from our homes we came To own thy lofty name Breathe courage free. Parents and teachers dear Calmed by the lack of fear Pay homage through the years All hail to thee. Composed by Ms. Ida Y. Pullens, 1924 College Motto: “Enter to Learn; Depart to Serve.” 33 004-010_004-009 6/24/15 8:43 PM Page 4 004-010_004-009 6/24/15 8:43 PM Page 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS ACCREDITATION STATUS AND PROGRAM APPROVALS Morris College complies fully with all applicable federal laws and regula- Morris College is accredited by the Southern Association of Col- tions pertaining to its students, programs, and activities. These laws and leges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate regulations include the following: degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions • Title• Title 38 38of theof the United United States States Code Code regarding Veterans’ Veterans’ Benefits Benefits.. about the accreditation of Morris College. • Titles• Titles VI andVI and VII VII of ofthe the Civil Civil Rights Rights ActAct of 19641964 and and Section Section 501(c)(3) 501(c)(3) (Note: Publication of the Commission’s address and contact number is and andSection Section 170 170 (b)(1)(a)(2) (b)(1)(a)(2) of of thethe Internal RevenueRevenue Code, Code, prohibiting prohibiting designed only to enable interested constituents 1) to learn about the ac- discriminationdiscrimination on onthe the basis basis of of race, race, color,color, and nationalnational or or eth ethnicnic origin. origin. creditation status of Morris College, 2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the college’s decennial review, or 3) to file a complaint against the • • Title IXTitle of IXthe of Education the Education Amendments Amendments of 1972 of 1972(PL 92-318),(PL 92-318), as amend- as institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Nor- ed, prohibitingamend-ed, discriminationprohibiting discrimination on the basis on of thesex. basis The College’sof sex. TitleThe IX mal inquiries about the College, such as admission requirements, financial ComplianceCollege’s OfficerTitle IX isCompliance Abby Lawson. Officer Ms. is AbbyLawson’s Lawson. office Ms. is Lawson’slocated in the aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the Col- Solomonoffice B.is Jacksonlocated in Administration the Solomon B. Building, Jackson and Administration her telephone Building, number lege and not to the Commission’s office.) is (803)and 934-3298.his telephone number is (803) 934-3298. The Morris College Teacher Education Program is accredited by the • Section• Section 504 504 of theof theRehabilitation Rehabilitation Act Act of of 1973 1973 (PL (PL 93-112), 93-112), asas amend-ed,amend- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and all prohibitinged, prohibiting discrimination discrimination on the on basis the basis of handicap of handicap in allin allprograms programs and teacher education program areas are approved by the South Carolina activitiesand activities and requiring and requiring accessibility accessibility for handicapped for handicapped persons. persons. State Board of Education. Courses for degree programs at Morris College are approved by the • Family• Family Educational Educational Rights Rights and and PrivacyPrivacy Act ofof 19741974 (PL (PL 93-380), 93-380), as as South Carolina Department of Education for the training of veterans. amendedamended (PL (PL 93-568, 93-568, also also known known asas the “Buckley“Buckley Amendment”), Amendment”), pro- pro- The degree programs in Business Administration and Organizational vidingviding greater greater privacy privacy safeguards safeguards toto parents andand students students through through the the Management are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business applicationapplication of fairof fair information information practices. practices. Schools and Programs. • Immigration• Immigration and and Nationality Nationality Act Act (PL(PL 87-195),87-195), byby which which the the College College is is Documentation for Accreditation Status and Program Approvals may be authorizedauthorized under under Federal Federal law law to to enroll enroll nonimmigrantnonimmigrant alien alien stude students.nts. found in the Office of the President. • Title• Title IV of IV the of 1992the 1992 Higher Higher Education Education Amendments Amendments by by which which the the Col-lege Col- CONTACT INFORMATION mustlege comply must with comply all regulationswith all regulations of the federal of the federalstudent student loan pro-gram loan pro- and If you are requesting various kinds of information regarding the college all othergram Title and allIV otherprograms. Title IV programs. itself, please call the appropriate office listed below using the 803 area code. • The• TheGenetic Genetic Information Information Nondiscrimination Nondiscrimination Act Act of of2008 2008 (GINA) (GINA) pro-hibits pro- employershibits employers from discriminating from discriminating against individualsagainst individuals based onbased ge-netic on ge- tests and neticinformation. tests and information. Office of Enrollment Management . 934-3225 Morris College reserves the right to make changes without notice or obli- or toll free 1-866-853-1345 gation in curricula, degree requirements, course offerings, fees, and all Office of Business Affairs . 934-3223 or 3229 academic and nonacademic regulations when, in the judgment of the facul- Office of Financial Aid . 934-3238 or 3245 ty, the president, or the board of trustees, such changes are in the best