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LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY W9^m ;£K ./» wHk V % *#* fe -^ •% u ^-,.: l \%i > t Lambuth University Catalog Academic Year 1997-1998 August, 1997 Lambuth Boulevard Volume LXVIII Jackson, Tennessee 38301 Correspondence Directory Forinformationonthetopicslistedbelow,pleasewritetoanyofthefollowing: Academic Program and Faculty: Dr. J. Dalton Eddleman, Vice President and Academic Dean AcademicRecords,Transcripts,Registration: Dr.DonL. Huneycutt,Dean ofRecords and Registrar Administrative Affairs: W. Ellis Arnold III, President Admissions: Mrs. Nancy M. Callis, Director ofAdmissions Alumni: Ms. Staci Stackhouse, Coordinator ofAlumni Relations Athletics: Mr. Eddie Lee Herndon, Athletics Director Business Matters: Mr. Eddie M. Ashmore, Vice President for Business Affairs Church Relations: Dr. Joseph R. Thornton III, Vice President for Church Relations and Dean ofthe Chapel Development: Mr. Ronald R. Pennel, Vice President for Development Enrollment Management: Dr. Joseph R. Thornton III, Vice President for Enrollment and Financial Aid Facilities: Mr. Gary A. Williams, Director of Facilities Management Ser- vices FinancialAid: Mrs. LisaA. Warmath, Director ofScholarships and Finan- cial Aid Institutional Research: Mrs. Dianne L. Schnell, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment Public Information: Ms. Angie Shelton, Director ofUniversity Relations Student Development: Rebecca Klatt-Collins, Director ofStudent Devel- opment Lambuth University Lambuth Boulevard Jackson, Tennessee 38301 (901)425-2500 Contents The University 4 The Campus 8 Academic Program 11 Departmental Offerings and Course Descriptions 20 Admissions 100 Financial Information 103 Financial Aid 110 Student Development 125 Directories 132 Academic Calendar 145 Index 147 MISSION STATEMENT ThemissionofLambuthUniversity,aninstitutionoftheUnitedMethodistChurch, is to provide an affordable, church-related, person-centered, undergraduate educational experience of high quality, which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences, professional programs designed for intellectual growth in the pursuit of meaningfulemployment,responsibleandinformedworldcitizenship,andChristian stewardship and service. LambuthUniversitydoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,religion,sex, national orethnic origin, age, disabling condition orveteran status. The University Lambuth University is an independent undergraduate, church-related institution supported by the Memphis Annual Conference ofthe United Methodist Church. Since 1843,withitsbeginningasMemphisConferenceFemaleInstitute,Lambuth hasprovidedstudentsanopportunitytousetheirintelligenceintheserviceofGod and humanity. LambuthUniversityislocatedinJackson,Tennessee,acityofabout55,000people, in the heart ofWestTennessee. Jackson is easily accessible by highwaysTennes- see 20, U.S. 45, 70 and Interstate 40. The city ofJackson is a major commerce center for West Tennessee and has three other institutions ofhigher learning in additiontoLambuth,aciviccenter,coliseum,symphonyorchestra,excellentmedi- cal facilities, parks"and shopping centers. Lambuth has a limited enrollment with small classes and much responsibility for students in the areas ofacademic and social life. All students who enter the Uni- versity are expected to support its purpose and abide—by its regulations; however, students are encouraged to think for themselves, and in the context ofa world — that changes each day studentshave the opportunity to question, to discuss, and to bring their concerns to the faculty and administration ofthe University. The University recognizes that students' concerns and questions and the University's purpose are the reasons fortheirbeing at Lambuth University. In providing an academic atmosphere for students, any institution must have a faculty who support the purpose ofthe University and who respond to students. Lambuth University knows that the faculty and students are the most important part ofthe University's existence. Even though faculty members participate in research and scholarship, theirprimaryresponsibilities areteachingandadvising. As evidence ofits commitment to teaching and learning, the University has a se- quenceofcoursesrequiredofallstudents.Theserequirementsincludetwocourses in religion; competency in certain skills such as writing, speaking, and physical education;knowledgeofsubjectmattersuchasnaturalscience,mathematics,com- puterscienceorcomputerinformation systems; twointerdisciplinarycourses,and comprehensiveevaluationattheseniorlevel.Inofferingsuchasequenceofcourses, thefacultyrealizesthatstudentsneedmorethanacertainnumberofhoursinorder tobeeducated.Asthe PurposeoftheUniversitystatesclearly, liberal educationat Lambuth involves a reaffirmation oftheWesleyan emphasis on academic excellence and faith in aworldthatneeds freedomofinquiry, careful analysis, commu- nication, responsibility, and service to others. The University Historical Background On December2, 1843, the MemphisAnnual Conference ofthe Methodist Church received a charter from the General Assembly ofthe State ofTennessee authoriz- ingtheestablishmentofacollegeforwomentobeknownasthe MemphisConfer- ence Female Institute. Almost without interruption this institution served West Tennesseewithaneducational program forwomenthatwaswidelyrecognized. In November, 1921, the Memphis Annual Conference voted to establish a coeducational institutionofhigherlearning.Accordingly,theM.C.F.I,charterwasamended onJanuary 3, 1923,providing forcoeducationandchangingthenametoLambuth CollegeinhonorofthepioneerMethodistmissionarybishop,theReverendWalter R. Lambuth, M.D. The first building, known now as Amos W. Jones Hall, was built in 1923-24. Dr. Richard E. Womack was elected president May 12, 1924. WhenDr.Womackresignedaftertwenty-eightyearsofdedicatedservice,Dr.Luther L. Gobbel was elected President ofLambuth and assumed his duties October 13, 1952. InJune, 1962, Dr. Gobbelretiredaftertenyearsofservice. OnJuly 1, 1962, Dr. James S. Wilder, Jr. became president. After eighteen years as president, Dr. WilderbecameChancelloroftheCollegeandretiredfromthatpositioninDecem- W ber, 1981. Dr. Harry Gilmerbecamethe PresidentofLambuthCollege onJune 1, 1980, andserveduntil October, 1986. Dr.Thomas F. BoydbecamePresidentof the College in July 1987. On July 1, 1991, Lambuth College became Lambuth University. Dr. Boyd servedas president untilApril 29, 1996. InNovember 1996, W Ellis Arnold III was elected President and assumed his duties on January 1, 1997. The Purpose ofLambuth University AsaninstitutionoftheUnitedMethodistChurch, LambuthUniversityrecognizes the interdependence ofeducation and religion. Lambuth, therefore, reaffirms the Wesleyan emphasis on the necessity for both academic excellence and authentic faith that issue in the highest standards ofpersonal integrity. The University endeavors to provide a congenial atmosphere where persons ofall faiths may work togetherforthe fullest development oftheirtotal lives. As a university committed to the liberal arts, Lambuth provides resources and encouragement for students to reach an understanding ofthe cultural heritage of peoplethroughoutthe worldthatwill broaden theirperspectives, enrichtheirper- sonalities and enable them to think and act wisely amid the complexities ofthe present age. As an institution of higher learning, the University strives to be an academic community of free inquiry in which men and women may prepare for lives of leadershipandservicetoGodandhumanity. Itisherethatstudentsareexpectedto acquire certain skills andknowledge whichwill give them an abilityto examine life critically, appreciatively and comprehensively; a competence in at least one fieldofknowledgewhichwillhelppreparethem foraprofessionorvocation; and a desire to continue theirsearch fortruth and knowledge throughout life. The University Scope ofService Lambuth University is anaccredited, coeducational four-yearinstitutionofliberal arts and sciences. It is the institution ofhigher learning for the MemphisAnnual Conference ofThe United Methodist Church. Positively Christian in its philoso- phy, Lambuth endeavors to maintainan atmosphere in which persons ofall faiths maypursue the truthwithout denominational bias. Lambuth University offers programs ofconcentration in the traditional areas of the liberal arts, business and a range ofother career oriented programs. Students desiringto enteragriculture, architecture, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, medical technology, engineering, the ministry, religious education, law or other professions may secure the necessary pre-professional training at Lambuth. The University prepares students desiring to enter the teaching profession to qualify forelementaryorhigh school state teachers' certificates. Lambuth is an independent, non-profit institution ofhigherlearning.The charges made directly to students represent only a portion ofthe total cost ofinstruction. TheadditionalmoneyisprovidedbythechurchesoftheMemphisAnnualConfer- ence through the Sustaining Fund, by direct gifts from interested alumni, friends, foundations, andbusinesses, andby income from endowment. Discriminationonthe basis ofreligion, race, age, color, national origin, disability orsexiscontrarytotheprinciplestowhichtheUniversityiscommitted. Lambuth is an equal opportunity educational institution. The Jane Hyde Scott Center for Christian Studies is an arm ofLambuth Uni- versity designed to provide a vital and visible link with the United Methodist Churches ofthe MemphisAnnual Conference. TheUniversity'svariousacademicandinstitutional resourcesareutilizedto assist the churches ofthe Annual Conference in meeting their spiritual, missional and program needs. Currentprograms include: — Spiritual renewal for clergy — Travel-study program in England — Seminars and training sessions forclergy and laity — Continuing education forvarious ministries —Training and skill development forchurch staffpersonnel UnderthesupervisionoftheVicePresidentforChurchRelationsatLambuthUni- versity in consultation with the Conference Ministerial Educational Growth CommitteeandtheConferenceCouncilonMinistries,theCenterseekstostrengthen relationshipswiththeUnitedMethodistChurch, itspeople, anditsministries.The Centerisprivatelyfundedthroughthegiftsanddonationsofindividualandcorpo- rate donors. The University Accreditation Lambuth University isaccreditedbytheCommission onCollegesofthe Southern Association ofColleges and Schools to award Bachelor level degrees. The Uni- versity is approved by the University Senate, the official accrediting agency of The United Methodist Church, andby the Board ofEducation ofthe State ofTen- nessee fortrainingofelementaryand secondaryteachers. Lambuth isalsoamem- beroftheAmericanCouncilonEducation,CouncilofIndependentColleges,Coun- cil ofProtestant Colleges and Universities, National Association ofSchools and Colleges ofThe United Methodist Church, Tennessee College Association, Ten- nessee Council ofPrivate Colleges, andtheTennessee IndependentCollege Fund. The Catalog The curriculum, graduationrequirements, fees, andotherinformation inthiscata- log are under annual examination and revision. Consequently, all information in this catalog is subjectto change withoutnotice orobligation. The Campus Sinceitsfirstdaysasaco-educational institutionin 1923-24,LambuthUniversity has grown from a single building to a beautiful 50-acre campus. Located on the westsideofLambuthBoulevardinaresidential sectionofnorthwestJackson,the campusischaracterizedbystatelyGeorgianRevivalbuildingsconnectedbyshaded walkways and spacious lawns. AmosW. Jones Hall, erected in 1923-24 and completelyrenovated andremod- eled in 1953, contains administrative offices, Wisdom Parlor, classrooms, and faculty offices. In 1960, this building was named the Amos W. Jones Memorial Hall in memory ofDr. Amos W. Jones who served as president ofthe institution from 1853-1878 and 1880-1892. Richard E. Womack Memorial Chapel, completed in 1957 and occupying a commanding position at the center ofthe quadrangle, emphasizes the centrality of religion in the life of the University. Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service ofthe Memphis Conferencemade the first contributiontoward the cost ofthe structure. The chapel is adaptable and is used forworship, drama, andconvocations.Thefine-artswingofthechapelcontainsmusicstudios,practice rooms, rehearsal rooms, classrooms and faculty offices. Luther L. Gobbel Library was first occupied in the fall of 1961. The growing book, periodical, and reference collections are housed on four spacious floors with a present collection ofover 150,000 volumes. The building also contains offices,atreasureroom,andaUnitedStatesGovernmentDocumentsDepository. Wilder Union, completed in 1966, serves as a center for student activities. In addition to the J. A. Williamson Dining Hall, recreational facilities for students, lounge, offices for student government and student publications, the Blue and WhiteBookstore,postoffice, snackbar,andtheColonialRoom,theUnionhouses a band rehearsal hall, the Learning Enrichment Center, the Media Center, the CareerPlanningandTestingServicesOffice,andthe StudentDevelopmentOffice. LearningEnrichmentCenter. Providedwithmodernlearninglaboratories,classrooms, and counseling office, as well as qualified personnel, the LEC is located on the second floorofthe Union. Joe Reeves Hyde Science Hall, opened in 1967, contains a computercenter, an observatory, greenhouse and other facilities for teaching biology, chemistry, mathematics,physics, andastronomy.The DepartmentofEducationislocatedon the top floor. M. D.Anderson Planetarium is locatedadjacenttotheJ. R. Hyde Science Hall. The planetarium seats 76 people and projects 2,000 stars on a ten meterdome.