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000-2001 Catalogue .*/» :^m ; * •• " ". ;.,.« -v/^ . ' Centenary College of Louisiana v-* 'suShif* *.»".'V''w *" . Centenary College of Louisiana undergraduate CATALOGUE 2000-2001 ENTENARY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IS Centenary College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation, in the administration of its educational policies, recruit- ment or admission of students, scholarship, grant or loan programs, athletic or other College-administered programs, employment procedures, training programs, promotion policies or other related personnel practices. The College's designated coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX ofthe Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Internal Revenue Service is Mr. Fred Scott. The College follows the guidelines for records established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1974). A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Centenary College! We know you will quickly grow to appreciate what students, faculty, and alumni call The Centenary Experience. This phenomenon does not have a single origin, nor does it happen at once or at any one place. Rather, The Centenary Experience comes from many sources, expanding and flourishing with each new academic season. Kenneth L. Schwab This special Centenary Experience begins with our people: the faculty, who are committed to teaching, scholarship, and integration ofknowledge; administrators and staff who nurture lead- ership in activities throughout the community; visiting lecturers and artists-in- residence whose diverse cultures expand ways of thinking; and especially our students, whose ethnic, geographic and racial backgrounds provide a rich and stimulating diversity ofcultures. — The Centenary Experience takes shape from our places classrooms, re- cital halls, museums, faculty homes, field trips, playing fields, tennis courts, porches and gardens. These are common places where uncommonly deep roots ofscholarship and friendship take hold. — — Our programs in academics, athletics, and the arts bind The Cente- nary Experience from class to class. These programs include challenging, rigor- ous work with rewards of increased self-confidence and competence. A cornerstone ofour programs is The Centenary Plan. Components ofthe plan involve every student in at least one social service project and one experience of living in a different culture such as an Amish community, an Indian Reservation or a large city like London, Paris, or Tokyo. Opportunities will be made available to explore career choices through involvement in career plan- ning and internships. The value of a liberal arts education will never depreciate. It provides us with a course for life while strengthening moral character. If we prepare you properly, then you will take with you a passion for learning and an earnest desire to explore ideas and to chance innovative thinking. Centenary College is rooted in the liberal arts and, at the same time, pro- gressive, pioneering and bold. By joining the Centenary community, you will be given the opportunity to seek the education of a lifetime. (MX Sincerely, COLLEGE CALENDAR I. CENTENARY COLLEGE II. LIFE ON CAMPUS III. ADMISSIONS IV. EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID V. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS VI. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION VII. COLLEGE ORGANIZATION VIII. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2000-2001 FALL SEMESTER 2000 Pre-registration Faculty Conference 8 a.m. Thurs. Aug. 17 New Resident students Check-in at Student Center 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Thurs. Aug. 17 Orientation - New Students 11:00 a.m. Thurs. Aug. 17 Dining Hall opens for new students 4:30 p.m. Thurs. Aug. 17 Validation for new students 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri. Aug. 18 Returning students Check-in 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sun. Aug. 20 Validation for returning students 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Sun. Aug. 20 Dining Hall will serve from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Sun. Aug. 20 Dining Hall resumes regular schedule 7:30 a.m. Mon. Aug. 21 Class work begins 8:00 a.m. Mon. Aug. 21 President's Convocation 11:00 a.m. Tues. Aug. 22 Last day for enrolling, adding courses or changing sections 4:30 p.m. Tues. Aug. 29 Labor Day Holiday Mon. Sept. 4 Last day for removing incomplete grades from preceding Spring, Module, Summer 4:30 p.m. Fri. Sept. 29 Fall Break begins 8:00 p.m. Wed. Oct. 4 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Mon. Oct. 9 Mid-semester grades due Noon Fri. Oct. 13 Last day for dropping courses or changing enrollment status 4:30 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25 Parents and Family Weekend Sat.'Sun. Oct. 28-29 Registration for Spring Mon.-Fri. Nov. 1347 Thanksgiving recess begins 2:00 p.m. Fri. Nov. 17 and Dining Hall closed 1:00 p.m. Fri. Nov. 17 Residence halls close 10:00 a.m. Sat. Nov. 18 Residence halls open 1:00 p.m. Sun. Nov. 26 Classes resume and Dining Hall opens 7:30 a.m. Mon. Nov. 27 Christmas Program 6:00 p.m. Fri. Dec. 1 Preparation Week Mon.-Fri. Dec. 4-8 All-Campus Christmas Dinner 5:00 p.m. Tues. Dec. 5 Class work ends 8:00 p.m. Fri. Dec. 8 Semester Exams Mon.-Fri. Dec. 11-15 Dining Hall closes 1:00 p.m. Fri. Dec. 15 Residence halls close Noon Sat. Dec. 16 SPRING SEMESTER 2001 Residence halls open 10:00 a.m. Sun. Jan. 7 Validation 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sun. Jan. 7 Dining Hall opens 5:00-6:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 7 Class work begins 8:00 a.m. Mon. Jan. 8 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 5 MLK Day Ceremonies 11:00 a.m. Mon. Jan. 15 Last day for enrolling, adding courses or changing sections 4:30 p.m. Tues. Jan. 16 Module Registration Mon.'Fri. Jan. 29-Feb. 2 Last day for removing incomplete grades from preceding semester 4:30 p.m. Fri.. Feb. 16 Dining Hall closes for Mardi Gras 1:00 p.m. Fri. Feb. 23 Mardi Gras Break begins 2:00 p.m. Fri. Feb. 23 Residence halls close 5:00 p.m. Fri. Feb. 23 Residence halls open 1:00 p.m. Sun. Mar. 4 Dining Hall opens 7:30 a.m. Mon. Mar. 5 Classes resume 8:00 a.m. Mon. Mar. 5 Mid-semester grades due Noon Fri. Mar. 9 Last day for dropping courses or changing enrollment status 4:30 p.m. Wed. Mar. 21 Founders' Day 11:00 a.m. Thurs. Mar. 29 Alumni andFamily Weekend Thurs.'Sun. Mar. 29-Apr. 1 Dining Flail closes for Spring Break 6:30 p.m. Wed.. Apr. 11 Spring Break begins 8:00 p.m. Wed. Apr. 11 Residence halls close 10:00 a.m. Thurs. Apr. 12 Residence halls open 1:00 p.m. Mon. Apr. 16 Dining Hall opens 7:30 a.m. Tues. Apr. 17 Break ends - classes resume 8:20 a.m. Tues. Apr. 17 Registration for Summer, Fall Tues.-Fri. Apr. 17-20 Honors Convocation 5:00 p.m. Thurs. Apr. 19 Student Research Forum Fri. April 20 Preparation Week Mon.-Fri. Apr. 23-27 Class work ends 2:00 p.m. Fri. Apr. 27 Semester Exams Mon.-Fri. Apr. 30-May 4 Baccalaureate and Commencement 10:30 a.m. Sat. May 5 Dining Hall closes 1:00 p.m. Sat. May 5 Residence halls close 7:00 p.m. Sat. May 5 MODULE 2001 Residence halls open 1:00 p.m. Tues. May 8 Dining Hall opens 8:00-8:30 a.m. Wed. May 9 Classwork begins 9:00 a.m. Wed. May 9 Last day to drop 4:30 p.m. Mon. May 14 Classwork ends and Dining Hall closes 1:00 p.m. Tues. May 29 Residence halls close Noon Wed. May 30 Module grades due Noon Tues. June 5 SUMMER 2001 Registration 8:30 a.m. Mon. June 11 Classes Begin 8:30 a.m. Tues. June 12 Classes End 5:30 p.m. Fri. July 13 CENTENARY COLLEGE 7 The Centenary Experience HISTORY Ce—ntenary College of Louisiana traces its origins to two earlier institu- tions one public, one private. In 1825, the State ofLouisiana founded the College of Louisiana in Jackson. In 1839, the Methodist conference of Mississippi and Louisiana established Centenary College to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of John Wesley's first organization of the Methodist Societies in England. This institution opened its doors in Clinton, Mississippi and in 1840 moved to Brandon Springs. In 1845, it purchased the College of Louisiana, and the merged entity moved to Jackson as Centenary College ofLouisiana. In 1908, after accepting generous gifts of land from the Atkins family, the Louisiana Methodist Conference relocated the college to its present home in Shreveport. From its beginning, Centenary has offered its student body, which included women after 1895, a comprehensive liberal education in the arts On and sciences. this foundation, the College has since developed a wide array of pre-professional and a limited number of graduate programs. PURPOSE Centenary is a selective liberal arts college offering undergraduate programs and limited number ofgraduate programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, which strengthen the foundation for students' personal lives and career goals. Students and faculty work together to build a community focused on ethical and intellectual development, respect and con- cern for human and spiritual values, and the joy of creativity and discovery. Consistent with its affiliation with the United Methodist Church, the College encourages a lifelong dedication not only to learning but also to serv- ing others. It strives to overcome ignorance and intolerance; to examine ideas critically; to provide an understanding of the forces that have influenced the past, drive the present, and shape the future; and to cultivate integrity, intellectual and moral courage, responsibility, fairness, and compassion. In pursuit of these ideals, the College challenges its students throughout their education to write and speak clearly; to read, listen, and think critically; to comprehend, interpret, and synthesize ideas; to analyze information qualitatively and quantitatively; to appreciate the diversity of human cultures; to respect the value of artistic expression; and to recognize the impor- tance ofa healthy mind and body and the interdependence ofpeople and the environment. Academic and co-curricular programs, as well as the example of those who teach and work at Centenary, support students in their development and encourage them to become leaders in the work place, the community, the nation, and the world at large. ACCREDITATION Centenary College is accredited by the recognized regional and national agencies and is approved by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church. Centenary is accredited by the CommissiononColleges ofthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300334097, telephone number 404-679-4501 to award bachelors' and masters' degrees. Accreditation documents may be viewed in the Office ofthe President. FACULTY With a student/professor ratio of eleven to one, the classes at Centenary range in size from thirty students in popular introductory courses to six or ten students in junior and senior seminars. Centenary College is especially and justly proud of its faculty, many of whom are nationally and internationally known authorities in their fields of study. Over two-thirds ofthe faculty hold terminal degrees. Eleven members of the faculty and staffhave earned the coveted key of Phi Beta Kappa. Thirteen have the honor of membership in Omicron Delta Kappa. Within the past decade Centenary professors have been awarded an impressive number of research fellowships and study grants by the American Council of Learned Societies, the American Philosophical Society, the Henry E. Huntington Library, the National Science Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. (There have been fifteenNEH awards to Cen- tenary professors.) During that same period, Centenary faculty members have also been honored as Danforth Associates, Fulbright lecturers, national officers in professional associations, and visiting professors in American and European universities. SHREVEPORT AREA Shreveport is located on the west bank of the Red River in Northwest Louisiana. The metropolitan area has a population in excess of 300,000 and forms the geographical, cultural, and economic center of the region known as the Ark-La-Tex. The climate ofthe area features pleasant spring and fall temperatures, con- sistently warm summers and mild winters, with cold periods of short duration. The average annual temperature is 66° Fahrenheit. Residents enjoy outdoor sports and recreation throughout the year. The Shreveport area is a major producer of oil and natural gas. Another important part of the local economy is Barksdale Air Force Base, the headquar- ters of the Eighth Air Force and one of the largest bases of the Strategic Air Command. Also, the College maintains membership in the American Council on Education, the Association of AmericanCollegesandUniversities,AmericanAssociationofCollegiateRegistrarsandAdmissionsOfficers, the AmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen,theConferenceofLouisianaCollegesandUniversities,theCouncil forAdvancementand SupportofEducation, the InstituteofInternational Education, the LouisianaAcademyof Science, the Association of Departments of English of the Modern Language Association, the Association of Departments ofForeign Languages ofthe Modern Language Association, the National Association ofSchools and Colleges of The United Methodist Church, the Associated Colleges of the South, and the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Centenary College is a participant in the Common Application Program. The music program is accredited by the National AssociationofSchools ofMusic.