HIGHER POWERED EDUCATION 2013 SPRING / FALL STUDENT CATALOG Looking Forward To Your Future Your To Looking Forward Mahanaim | 1.631.944.4400 | www.mahanaim.com TABLE OF CONTENTS School Profile ........................................................1 Academic Calendar ..........................10 Mission ..................................... Academic Programs 11 Vision Good News Theology Governance Teologia Buenas Nueva Facilities Gracias Music Admissions ..............................................................3 Mahanaim English Prospective Student Requirements English for All Tuition and Fees ..................................................4 Student Conduct and Payment Policy Substance Policies ........................................ 41 Refund Policy Disorderly Conduct Refund Procedure Fire Alarms Financial Aid Firearms and Weapons Scholarship Initiatives Fireworks Academic Policies ..............................................7 Illegal Entry of Campus Building Attendance Policy Against Harassment Tardiness Reporting Complaints on Harassment Leave of Absence Hazing Conditions for Interruption Alcohol Academic Probation Illegal Drugs Expulsion Policy Smoking Academic Integrity Mahanaim Disclosure Statement Classroom Conduct Mahanaim Discipline Policy Dismissal Student Life & Services ............................. 38. Academic Grievances Career Services Registration Learning Disabilities Drop/Add Policy Physical Disabilities Transfer of Courses Tutorial Services Academic Progress Student Health Services Late Payment Policy Food Services Full Time and Part Time Enrollment Identification Cards Withdrawal Student Housing Graduation Requirements Christian Involvement Bible Study Spiritual Counseling Mahanaim Staff ............................................... 40 Mahanaim Faculty ........................................ 41 Mahanaim | 1.631.944.4400 | www.mahanaim.com SCHOOL PROFILE PHILOSOPHY every corner of the Earth. For many years, the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Gracias Music at Mahanaim specializes in unsurpassed and International Youth Fellowship Educational Foundation classical music education. Musicians from Mahanaim will (IYFEF) have directed many college students, utilizing the develop pure hearts toward music and acquire a high level knowledge of the world of the heart that is manifested in of performance skills, enabling them to soothe the hearts the Bible. Through this methodology, many students have of audiences. Gracias Music ultimately aims to glorify God amazingly acquired progressive and healthy mind-sets while through administering music education with these specific evolving into more effective individuals. School Profile goals in mind. We have discovered with assurance, how people such as Mahanaim English equips students from all over the world, Abraham Lincoln, and Biblical figures such as Joseph and with the powerful tool of English. It serves as a cornerstone David, gained wisdom from the Word of God. We have also for individuals that wish to become leaders of the world who discovered education methodologies that will produce strive to serve others, not themselves. leaders for the next generation who will become catalysts of peace and bliss for all people. GOVERNANCE MISSION Mahanaim is governed by the International Youth Fellowship Educational Foundation (IYFEF), in pursuit of becoming Mahanaim is a Christian educational institution that strives an accredited institution of higher education. Mahanaim’s to cultivate selfless leaders who effect positive change and institutional policies and academic programs are reviewed, transform the hearts of people across the world, primarily accepted, and formally implemented by the IYFEF Board through challenging Biblically-focused academic programs of Directors. Mahanaim is reviewed on a quarterly basis by and practical applications that develop the faith, spiritual the IYFEF. Institutional changes such as general direction, formation, and competence needed to lead and serve others. key personnel changes, and financial policies, are voted We believe God will greatly strengthen Mahanaim for it to upon and implemented by the IYFEF. The IYFEF retains become a university that serves as a world mission center and sole responsibility for the effectiveness of all Mahanaim’s a source of leaders in this time of globalization. Students at programs and initiatives, both curricular and extra-curricular. ____ Mahanaim will experience an academic and spiritual growth that empowers them to create a more peaceful, blessed, and FACILITIES 1 beautiful world, based in God. The Huntington Campus Mahanaim’s New York campus is located in Huntington, NY, VISION approximately one mile from the Huntington Station, which Mahanaim will fulfill its mission through rigorous, intensive provides easy access for commuter students and convenient learning that pushes students to expand their boundaries transportation to the campus. The town of Huntington of knowledge and gain insight on their respective fields of lies approximately ten minutes north of Mahanaim. The study. Mahanaim will pursue the proper licensing needed Huntington campus was erected in the late 1930’s as a to confer degrees in New York State and institutional middle school in the Huntington School District, and has accreditation, both on the national and regional level. since established itself as a notable landmark in Northern Long Island. Mahanaim is proud to be part of the Huntington Mahanaim is making this vision a reality by implementing community and serves as a great center of education and educational programs in theology, music, and English as a culture, creating an ideal learning and living environment for Second Language. all. Good News Theology teaches Biblical, Gospel-based Computer Lab Theology and equips students with the armor of God. Mahanaim strives to enhance the learning experience for Mahanaim will then dispatch theological scholars all over its users (currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff) the world to preach the Gospel and faith according to the through the innovative and effective use of technology at Bible. Theologians from Mahanaim will also fight against the our computer lab. The computer lab also serves as a music forces that cloud the Gospel to ultimately contribute to its lab with extensive music resources which allow students mission for the world: Spreading the truth of the Gospel to to enjoy music from different eras. The computer lab aims to create an environment that supports the educational can facilitate academic lectures and seminars as well as pursuits of Mahanaim students. To ensure that these goals are cultural events. The Mahanaim Auditorium aims to be a met, the lab provides quality, state-of-the-art software and cultural center in the town of Huntington. hardware resources. High-speed internet access, multimedia capability, and knowledgeable professionals managing the Mahanaim Gymnasium area will allow students to obtain the information they need This newly renovated gymnasium provides recreation space to succeed in today’s academic landscape. for Mahanaim students, faculty, and staff and is also used for special events hosted by the school and the community. Multimedia Lab The multimedia lab at Mahanaim is designed to optimize Mahanaim’s Licensure in-class instruction. A full range of language development Mahanaim is currently licensed to operate as a proprietary Mahanaim | 1.631.944.4400 www.mahanaim.com materials is available for student practice. Students are school by the New York State Education Department, Bureau strongly encouraged to use these materials to develop of Proprietary School Supervision. their language skills. Students may use the language lab to practice listening skills, enrich vocabulary, and improve New York State Education Department their reading rate. The multimedia lab also offers computer Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS) assisted instruction, which gives students the opportunity 99 Washington Avenue, Room 1613 OCP to work with word processing programs, the internet Albany, NY 12234 communications network, and language skill development [email protected] programs. In addition to being a component of regular (518) 474-3969 course work, the multimedia lab is designed to help students develop their skills at their own pace and in areas of personal interest. Mahanaim’s Nondiscriminatory Policy Music Practice Spaces Mahanaim (incorporated as International Youth Fellowship Educational Foundation) admits students of any race, color, national There are 31 practice spaces equipped with 37 grand or origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and studio upright pianos available throughout the school. The activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Mahanaim does not discriminate on the basis of race, ____ Gracias Music Office allows students to reserve practice color, national origin and ethnic origin in the administration of its rooms on a daily basis. Mahanaim is planning to build more 2 educational policies, admission policies, and athletic and other music practice spaces in the near future. school administered programs. Disabled Access Mahanaim is committed to creating an accommodating environment by providing disabled access to all parts of the campus. Our facilities are equipped with automatic doors, widened hallways and corridors, and an elevator to ensure that individuals with disabilities may be full participants in the Mahanaim community. Cafeteria This on-campus