General Catalog 2008-2012 docfinal - Rust College

1 General Catalog 2008 2012 150 Rust Avenue Holly Springs, MS 38635 2 RUST: An Innovative College working with people in preparing for change. 3 RUST College Holly Springs, Mississippi General Catalog , 2008 - 2012 ACCREDITED BY: RUST College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate and Bachelor degrees. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 1-404-679-4501 University Senate of the United Methodist Church Mississippi State Department of Education Council on Social Work Accreditation (CSWE) MEMBERSHIP IN: Association of Fundraising Professionals Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) Chamber of Commerce Byhalia, Mississippi United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Chamber of Commerce Holly Springs, Mississippi Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Council of Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Mississippi Association of Colleges (MAC) Mississippi Association of Independent Colleges (MAIC) National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church (NASCUMC) National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

2 National Pan-Hellenic Association Southern Association of College and University Business Officers Southeastern Library Network, Inc. SOLINET The Library Corporation (TLC) Library Automation Solutions 4 APPROVED FOR THE EDUCATION OF: Veterans International Students Oakview Mansion The Oldest Building on campus. Served as a slave trading office prior to the Civil War. RUST College IS A CO-EDUCATIONAL SENIOR LIBERAL ARTS College WITH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS 5 GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Students and Prospective Students: I am pleased to introduce the 2008 - 2012 edition of the Rust College General Catalogue for your review. This document has been carefully prepared for the presentation of our mission, our academic program, and the rules and regulations which govern our academic program. Rust is committed to developing the entire student, in a church-related environment, with all of our programs geared toward preparing leaders for the future.

3 We welcome you to this historic institution of higher education that has offered more than 140 years of quality service to our church and nation. Each student admitted to Rust College is encouraged to take full advantage of the academic programs and services provided. I look forward to greeting and working with you as we continue our, Quest for Excellence. Rust College salutes each student for choosing education as the key to preparing leaders for tomorrow. David L. Beckley President 6 DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE For Information on: Write or Call alumni Affairs Director of alumni Affairs (Ext. 4915) Admission Requirements Director of Enrollment Services (Ext. 4065/4058) Academic Affairs Academic Dean (Ext.)

4 4050) Entrance Exams Director of Enrollment Services (4058) Financial Assistance Director of Financial Aid (Ext. 4061/4062) Gifts/Donations to the College Director of Development (Ext. 4014) President (Ext. 4017) Majors, Degree Requirements, and Advising Chair of Divisions Division of Business (Ext. 4352) Division of Education (Ext. 4408) Division of Humanities (Ext. 4558) Division of Science and Mathematics (Ext. 4200) Division of Social Science (Ext. 4307/4359) Publications, Information and Campus Tours Director of Public Relations (Ext. 4911/4912/4917) Registration/Transcripts and Degree Requirements Registrar (Ext. 4056/4057) Student Housing Dean of Students (Ext. 4074/4075) Summer School Academic Dean (Ext. 4050) Veteran s Education Registrar (Ext. 4057) Address: Rust College 150 Rust Avenue Holly Springs, Mississippi 38635 Phone: (662) 252-8000 or 252-4661 FAX: (662) 252-6107 Web address: CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 In December, 1964, Rust College signed the Assurance of Compliance agreement of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

5 Consistent with this agreement, it is the policy of the College to make available it s teaching, research, and service programs and its facilities to every qualified person regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin. Rust College is also an equal opportunity employer. Catalog PROVISIONS The provisions of this Catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College . The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time within the 7student s terms of residence. The College further reserves the right to ask him or her to withdraw at any time for adequate cause in the best interest of the institution. COURTNEY WILLIAMS MISS RUST 2007- 2008 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Greetings from the President ..4 Directory of Correspondence ..5 Catalog Provisions ..6 College Calendar for 2008 -09; 2009-10; 2010-11.

6 11 PART ONE: General INFORMATION I. INTRODUCTION TO THE College Mission Philosophy and Purpose ..15 General Institutional Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Goals ..15 Historical Background ..16 Significant Dates ..16 Presidents of Rust Map and Campus and the Buildings ..19 II. ACADEMICS Academic Programs and Degrees ..21 Academic Admission Requirements ..21 Requirements for Admission as a Admission Procedures ..22 Orientation and Assessment ..23 Rust College Deferred Credit Program ..23 Admission of Transfer Students ..24 Transfer Credits ..24 Admission of Foreign Students ..25 Admission of Veterans ..25 Readmission Requirements and Procedures ..25 Advanced Standing ..26 Academic Regulations ..26 Graduation Requirements for Bachelor Graduation Requirement for Associate Degree ..28 Credit by Examination ..29 Academic Honors and Academic Probation and Dismissal for Poor Appeal Procedures Relating to Unsatisfactory Classification of Students/Good Class Attendance.

7 31 Grading System ..31 Academic Overload Policy ..32 Policy on Academic Dishonesty ..32 Independent Study ..33 Examinations and Grade Reports ..34 Student Appeal of Final Course Grade ..35 Student Records ..36 a) Retention and Records Disposal ..36 b) Directory Schedule of Expenses ..37 Special Financial Arrangements ..39 9 Refund Policy ..39 Summer Session (Schedule of Expenses) ..40 III. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Student Financial Aid ..40 How to Apply for Federal Financial Aid at Rust College ..40 Over awarding ..40 Deadlines ..40 Adjustments to the Award ..40 Award Notification ..41 Student Consumer Information ..41 Dependency Endowed Rust Work Satisfactory Academic Progress for Student Financial Quantitative ..49 Reinstatement of Appeal Procedures Relating to Unsatisfactory IV.

8 AREA OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Change of Address and/or Name ..51 Automobiles on Campus ..51 Campus Security ..51 Handicapped Student College Health Residential Living ..51 The Counseling, Outreach Problem-Solving for Excellence ( ) Center ..52 Cultural Life ..52 Religious Athletics and Intramural ..53 Student V. ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES AND RELATED PROGRAMS Student Support Services ..54 Academic Advising Program ..55 Academic Enrichment Program (AEP)..55 CEP-Concept Enrichment Program (Literary Reading Program) ..55 English Proficiency Student Programs ..56 Student Internship Program ..56 Testing College Choir ..57 College Leontyne Price Library ..58 Radio/TV Station ..59 College and Student Publications ..59 Enrollment Services ..59 VI. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Week-End Evening Program ..60 Adult Pathway Program ..60 Study Abroad 10 PART TWO: THE CURRICULUM I.

9 THE CURRICULUM Organization of the Curriculum ..63 Key to Course Course Abbreviations Used ..64 General Education Requirements ..65 II. THE FRESHMAN YEAR EXPERIENCE Rust College Placement Freshman Year Academic Skills Program ..66 Freshman Year General Education Curriculum ..66 Freshman Program ..67 Academic Skills Program ..69 Academic Skills Course Descriptions ..69 Early Warning III. DIVISION OF BUSINESS Business Business Administration (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration)..71 Business IV. DIVISION OF EDUCATION Admission to Teacher Education Admission to Student Teaching ..84 Teacher Education Elementary Education ..90 Child Care Management ..91 Early Childhood (Associate Degree Program) ..93 V. DIVISION OF HUMANITIES English/Liberal Arts ..101 English Education ..102 Mass Communication/Broadcast Mass Communication/Print Music.

10 111 VI. DIVISION OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Chemistry ..136 Computer Mathematics ..146 Physics ..149 Biology Education ..150 Mathematics Dual Degree Programs ..156 Pre-Professional Programs ..157 Cooperative Degree Program ..160 VII. DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Social Political Social Work ..174 Social Science & Social Science Education ..179 11 Health & Leisure Management ..183 PART THREE: THE REGISTRY I. THE REGISTRY Rust College Rust College Associates ..187 The President s Executive Council ..187 The President s Their Members of the Emeriti and Who s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges ..195 Degrees INDEX 12 College CALENDAR FOR 2008 -09, 2009-10, 2010-11, AND 2011-12 1st Semester 2008 -09 1st Semester 2009-10 Faculty Report to Work Aug. 14 Aug. 13 Pre-Planning Conference (Faculty/Staff) Aug.