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Gardner Webb University GardnerAVebb University 2005-2006 Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017 Telephone (704) 406-4000 FAX (704) 406-4329 Contents 3 Calendar 6 Introduction to Gardner-Webb University History Purpose Accreditation Campus and Buildings 15 Academic Program 21 Student Life 30 Admissions, Finances and Financial Aid Expenses 2005-2006 Financial Aid Scholarships 73 Academic Regulations Degree Requirements General Academic Regulations 94 Courses of Instruction 247 Directory and Appendices 271 Index Catalog Requirements The conditions and policies set forth in this catalog have binding effect upon the University and students for the academic year in which it is in force. The University reserves the right to make necessary changes and corrections. When changes are made in graduation requirements, the University accepts a moral obligation to provide students the conditions effective the year of their most recent continuous enrollment or an alternative which would not be punitive. Otherwise, all other requirements are effective and in force upon publication of changes. Gardner-Webb Vol. 97-August 2005 Published annually at Boiling Springs, N.C. 28017. Gardner-Webb University is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of education and does not practice or condone discrimination in any form against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or ^Book rate postage paid at Boiling Springs, N.C. 28017. Gardner-Webb University/2 ® m Introduction to Gardner-Webb/3 Calendar Fall Semester 2005 August 10 (Wednesday) RA’s arrive August 13 (Saturday ) GOAL Faculty Orientation August 15 (Monday) New Faculty Orientation August 16-17 (Tues-Wed) Faculty Workshop August 17 (Wednesday) Big Brothers/Big Sisters arrive August 17 (Wednesday) GOAL Classes Begin August 18 (Thursday) New Graduate Student Orientation, School of Divinity New Student Orientation August 19 (Friday) Orientation/Registration for all first-time Freshmen (Residents and Commuters) and New Resident Transfer Students August 22 (Monday) Check in for all Returning students and Re¬ admit students living in residence halls August 22 (Monday) Advising/Registration for Returning Students, Re-Admits and Commuter Transfers; School of Divinity Classes Begin August 22-23 (Mon-Tues) Advising/Registration for Returning Students, Re-Admits and Commuter Transfers August 24 (Wednesday) Day Classes Begin August 29 (Monday) Graduate Classes Begin, School of Divinity Convocation August 30 (Tuesday) Fall Convocation; Last Day for Late Registration; Last day for Schedule Modification Last Day For Schedule Modification September 23-25 (Fri-Sun) Family Weekend October 13-14 (Thurs-Fri) Mid-Semester Grades October 17 (Monday) Grades Due 12:00 noon October 21 (Friday) Fall Break begins after Classes October 24-25 (Mon-Tues) Fall Break for Day Classes - (GOAL Classes Meet on these dates) Fall Break for School of Divinity Classes (Except for Thursday classes) October 26 (Wednesday) Day Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m. October 26-November 29 Advising/Early Registration November 5 (Saturday) Homecoming November 22 (Tuesday) Thanksgiving Holidays Begin after classes November 28 (Monday) Day Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m. December 8 (Thursday) Last day of classes for GOAL and Graduate Classes; Last day of School of Divinity Classes December 9 (Friday) Last day of classes - Day Program December 12-15 (Mon-Thurs) GOAL and Graduate Exams .December 12-17 (Mon-Sat) Examinations December 19 (Monday) Grades Due by 12:00 noon Gardner-Webb University/ 4 SPRING SEMESTER 2006 January 5 (Thursday) SOcrhieonotla otifo Dni vinity New Student JJJJaaaannnnuuuuaaaarrrryyyy 6999 ((((FMMMriooodnnnadddyaaa) yyy))) BNRGSrteeOuuswdniAd esSLenwtn tuCit Ocdilakealrs n iCSsete tnlOusat sdaBrsteieeienosgnt nibstn;a e ;RtgS iNeiocntehnu wo r(on DGl aoryaf d PDurioavtgienr aitmy) Classes Begin January 9-10 (Mon-Tues) Registration January 11 (Wednesday) Day Classes Begin at 8:00 a.m. JJaannuuaarryy 1176 ((MTuoensddaayy)) GLarsatd Duaatye f Corl aLssaetes RBeeggiinst ration; Last Day for Schedule Modification March 2-3 (Thurs-Fri) Mid-Semester Reports March 6 (Monday) Grades Due by 12:00 noon March 10 (Friday) Spring Vacation Begins after classes March 13-17 Spring Break for School of Divinity March 20 (Monday) Day Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m. March 21- April 21 Advising/Early Registration April 13 (Thursday) Easter Vacation Begins after classes (Easter-Aprill6) April 17 (Monday) GOAL Classes meet April 17-18 (Mon-Tues) Easter Break for School of Divinity April 18 (Tuesday) Day Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m. May 3 (Wednesday) Last day of classes-Day Program May 4 (Thursday) Last day of classes for GOAL and Graduate Classes; Last day for School of Divinity May 4 (Thursday) Reading Day May 5-11 (Fri-Thurs) Examinations (Including Saturday Exams) May 8-11 (Mon-Thurs) GOAL and Graduate Exams May 9 (Tuesday) Graduating Students-grades due by 12:00 May 13 (Saturday) Final Grades Due 12:00 noon May 13 (Saturday) Commencement SUMMER 2006 First Term: May 24 - June 27 May 22-June 27 School of Divinity Classes meet Monday and Tuesday only May 24 (Wednesday) Day Registration (GOAL & Graduate Classes Begin) May 25 (Thursday) Day Classes Begin June 26 (Monday) Last day of classes - Day Program June 26 -27 (Mon-Tues) GOAL and Graduate Exams June 27 (Tuesday) Day Program Exams June 29 (Thursday) Grades due 12:00 noon Introduction to Gardner-Webb/5 Second Term: June 28 -August 1 June 28 (Wednesday) Day Registration, GOAL & Graduate Classes Begin June 29 (Thursday) Day Classes Begin July 10-27 School of Divinity Classes meet Monday through Thursday July 31 (Monday) Last day of classes - Day Program July 31-August 1 (Mon-Tues) GOAL and Graduate Exams August 1 (Tuesday) Day Program Exams Graduating Students-grades Due by 12:00 noon August 3 (Thursday) Grades Due 12:00 noon August 5 (Saturday) Commencement Ten Week Term May 22-July 25 School of Divinity Classes meet Tuesday Nights Only NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION 2006 Aug 14 (Monday) FACULTY WORKSHOP 2006 Aug 15-16 (Tuesday-Wednesday) Gardner-Webb University/ 6 Introduction to Gardner-Webb Gardner-Webb University is a coeducational, residential, church-related university on a beautiful campus in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. The University derives its name from O. Max Gardner, distinguished governor of North Carolina in the 1930s, and his wife, Fay Webb Gardner. The beauty of the campus and the quality of the academic program owe much to their example and leadership. Location Gardner-Webb University is located in the Piedmont section of western North Carolina, one of the most desirable and rapidly developing areas of our nation. Boiling Springs is a small rural town. Nearby Shelby, a city of 25,000, is noted for its support of the arts and as the home of state and national leaders. Forty-five miles east of Gardner-Webb is the thriving city of Charlotte, the largest city in the Carolinas. Less than one hour away to the south is the city of Spartanburg, South Carolina. One hour to the west is The Historically Rich mountain city of Asheville, NC. Gardner-Webb is easily accessible, being located only three miles from U.S. G and thirteen miles from Interstate 85. Less than one hour from campus are the Smoky Mountains with many recreational opportunities. Gardner-Webb University enjoys the lifestyle of a relatively small institution yet has the advantage of being centrally located to major urban resources in nearby areas. Students Gardner-Webb University, founded by Baptists in 1905, has grown steadily to its current enrollment of over 3,800 students. The 2,600 undergraduates come from many states and 30 foreign countries. Slightly less than half of the students are men, and the student body includes several racial and socioeconomic groups. Gardner-Webb University admits students of any race, sex, and national or ethnic origin without discrimination. This diversity enriches the life of the campus community and reflects the nature of American society. Programs Gardner-Webb University is committed to the liberal arts as the best preparation students can have for rewarding, meaningful lives. In addition, the University offers programs in career-oriented fields to prepare students for specialized work. All of the programs at Gardner-Webb are evaluated periodically by accrediting agencies to insure that standards of quality are maintained. Gardner-Webb provides three distinct academic programs: the on-campus program, the GOAL Program (evening classes taught in a number of locations for graduates of two-year colleges), and graduate programs. Gardner-Webb University has a Graduate School (offering M.A. degrees in several areas, an Ed.D. degree in educational administration, and an M.S. degree in nursing (MSN); a graduate School of Divinity (offering the M.Div. and D.Min. degrees); and a graduate School of Business (offering the M.B.A., I.M.B.A., and M.Acc. degrees). For additional information on the GOAL and Graduate programs, see the bulletins for each program. The undergraduate on-campus program is designed to help the student gain maximum benefit by providing a balanced curriculum in general studies, a major field, minor(s) and selected electives. Students are encouraged to develop a proficiency in the oral and written use of the English language, an appreciation of Introduction to Gardner-Webb/7 cultural, social and scientific achievements, and an awareness of religion an history. The upper level courses provide opportunities for concentration ln 1 ® areas of special interest and in professional and career-oriented fields. To meet sue individual needs the academic program includes independent study an career internships. , , Complementing the academic program at Gardner-Webb University is a roa range of student life programs and activities designed to enable students to eve op their personal identities, and to create lifetime friendships. Faculty Gardner-Webb University is blessed with a dedicated staff and an excellent faculty, eighty percent of whom hold doctorates. The primary concern ° t e faculty is teaching. The faculty have been chosen because of their academic preparation, their Christian commitment, and their desire for excellence teaching. Many of Gardner-Webb’s faculty have honored the University with long years of service. The faculty is large enough to provide well-rounded academic programs. Yet, a major strength of Gardner-Webb is that the University ha remained small enough so that the relationship between faculty and students friendly, informal and lasting. The faculty/student ratio is 1:15. Following the four-month spring semester is a comprehensive summer school of fwo terns of five weeks each. Evening classes both on-campus and at various off- evening schedules, pm-.ioe ml memta. of the — » '*'hld' variety of groups throughout the year. HISTOGRardYn er-WebbUinnviveerrssiittyv hhaass eexxpp er&i enced rem^arka b^le gro w^th , ^pers ebveecraamnec ea, juiiior coUege/Today Gardner-Webb is a thriving university with growing masters and doctor’s Pro^™S. . ; ted by the Kings Mountain Baptist Association in 1903, From a mov<^ Sandy Run Baptist Association, the Boiling Springs High and iater ^^^donDecember 2, 1905, as an institution “where the Sch°°l ^.Id have the best possible educational advantages under distinctive ChrUtian^nfluence ” This close relationship of the institution to the area churches continues today. educational needs of the area the institution was In. response to the g ^ junjor College in 1928. The Great Depression create^many^bstacles for the College, but its survival was secured by the sacrifices °f r^QA^Go^moTa Max Gardner began devoting his energy, time, and wealth In 1942u p and guiding the College. So important was his influence that the to strength!jn‘n® ® was changed to Gardner-Webb College in honor of the name of the Wefeb Gardner, and their families. Gardner-Webb University/ 8 ^£S?iE3gg§S8S :HSHs!BSE«e«=:i= See u" hL a highly qualified faculty and a beautiful campus of over 200 ^Historically the University has played significant roles in teacher education and ministerial preparation for church-related vocations. Programs of msmcuon and experienced designed to prepare teachers and ministers continue to be majo 0bSLCugt AeVet^fbeen many changes over the years, Gardner-Webb University remains closely related to the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. The University holds in high esteem its commitment to Christian principles and values as the best foundation for the development of human personality and social order. Presidents , , , « James Blaine Davis, 1928-30; Zeno Wall, 195032; James L. Jenkins, 1932-35; A.C. Lovelace, 1935-36; George J. Burnette, 1936-39; J.R. Cantrell, 1939-43, Philip Lovin Elliot, 1943-61; E. Eugene Poston, 1961-76; Craven E. Williams, 1976-86; M. Christopher White, 1986-2002; Frank R. Campbell, President, 2002- 2005; Dr. A. Frank Bonner, 2005-. The Purpose of Gardner-Webb University Gardner-Webb, a private, Christian, Baptist-related university, provides superior undergraduate and graduate education strongly grounded in the liberal arts. By fostering meaningful intellectual thought, critical analysis and spiritual challenge within a diverse community of learning, Gardner-Webb prepares its graduates to make significant contributions for God and humanity in an ever-changing global community. Statement of Values Academic Excellence Visible enthusiasm for knowledge, intellectual challenge, continuous learning and scholarly endeavors; proactive pursuit of educational opportunities within and beyond the classroom for the sheer joy of discovery; notable recognition and accomplishment within one’s field of study. Liberal Arts Broad-based exposure to the arts and sciences and to each field’s unique challenges, contributions and lessons for life; complementing the acquisition of career-related knowledge and skills with well-rounded knowledge of self, others, and society. Strong Work Ethic Pursuing a clear purpose and persevering despite distraction and adversity until it is achieved. Christian Heritage and Values Self-giving service that displays itself in moral action in Christ-likeness; respecting the dignity and worth of others.