NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE VISION To be a college known for its integration of excellent academic programs, a foundation in the Christian faith, and a focus on teaching leadership and ethics MISSION To develop competent, ethical leaders for service in the workplace, community, Church, and world VALUES Academic excellence Faith commitment Ethical leadership Character development Caring community Global engagement OUR COMMITMENT AS A CAMPUS COMMUNITY As a Christian institution of higher learning, we are committed to being a caring, welcoming community characterized by diversity, inclusiveness, respect for all people, and a passion for social justice. TABLE OF CONTENTS Vision, Mission, Values and Commitment as a Campus Community ................................................ 1 Academic Calendar. ........................................................................................................................... 4 President’s Message .......................................................................................................................... 5 Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................................... 6 Governance and Support ................................................................................................................... 6 Officers/Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees..................................................................... 6 Administrative Officers and Staff ........................................................................................................ 7 Faculty ................................................................................................................................................ 8 General Information History ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Accreditation and Academic Standing ............................................................................................... 9 Educational Programs ........................................................................................................................ 9 Resolution of Commitment to Excellence and the Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness ............ 9 Institutional Goals ............................................................................................................................... 9 Educational Philosophy .................................................................................................................... 10 Church Relationships and Theological Context ............................................................................... 10 Characteristics of Our Churches ...................................................................................................... 10 Relations with Other Institutions ....................................................................................................... 11 Honor Societies ................................................................................................................................ 1 Edward P. Kellenberger Library ........................................................................................................ 1 Technology on Campus .................................................................................................................... 1 Student Records Policy .................................................................................................................... 1 Nondiscrimination Policy .................................................................................................................. 1 Catalog Changes and Authority Policy ............................................................................................. 1 Student Finances Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................... 14 Financial Aid Information .................................................................................................................. 15 Financial Aid Programs .................................................................................................................... 15 Student Development Code of Conduct .............................................................................................................................. 17 Disability Services ............................................................................................................................ 18 Academic Policies Academic Honesty Policy ................................................................................................................. 0 Assessment of Student Learning ..................................................................................................... 0 Grading/Exam Policies ..................................................................................................................... 1 Programs of Study Graduate Programs .......................................................................................................................... Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................. 4 Master of Arts in Professional Counseling........................................................................................ 4 Master of Arts in School Counseling ................................................................................................ 7 Master of Business Administration (MBA) ........................................................................................ Graduate Program Course Descriptions .......................................................................................... 5 Index ....................................................................................................................................................... 41 2007-2008 ACADEMIC YEAR Fall Semester Classes begin ......................................................................................August 9, 007 Labor Day holiday ........................................................................... September 3, 2007 Mid-semester holiday ......................................................................... October 12, 2007 Thanksgiving holiday ................................................................ November 22-23, 2007 Commencement services ................................................................ December 7, 2007 Spring Semester Classes begin ................................................................................... January 14, 008 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday ........................................................... January 1, 008 Spring break .....................................................................................March 24-28, 2008 Good Friday holiday .............................................................................. March 21, 2008 Baccalaureate services .............................................................................. May 9, 008 Commencement services ........................................................................ May 10, 008 Summer Semester Memorial Day holiday .............................................................................. May 6, 008 Independence Day holiday .........................................................................July 4, 008 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR Fall Semester Classes begin ......................................................................................August 7, 008 Labor Day holiday ........................................................................... September 1, 2008 Mid-semester holiday ......................................................................... October 10, 2008 Thanksgiving holiday ................................................................ November 27-28, 2008 Commencement services .............................................................. December 12, 2008 Spring Semester Classes begin ................................................................................... January 1, 009 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday ........................................................... January 19, 009 Spring break .....................................................................................March 23-27, 2009 Good Friday holiday .................................................................................April 10, 009 Baccalaureate services .............................................................................. May 8, 009 Commencement services .......................................................................... May 9, 009 Summer Semester Memorial Day holiday .............................................................................. May 5, 009 Independence Day holiday .........................................................................July 4, 009 4 A WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear students: It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Northwest Christian College. What an exciting time this is to be a student at NCC! As an institution of higher learning, we have been educating students since 1895. One constant since that time has been our commitment to the Bible and Christian values as our foundation. But NCC has changed dramatically over the years and has experienced a transformation from a Bible college to a Christian liberal arts college.