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Post Office Box 370 Collegedale, TN 37315 423.236.2000 • southern.edu ACADEMIC PLANNER 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 Name: _________________________________ Finding the Contents Southern’s Commitment to Student Rights .......................................................................2 Student Commitment to Responsible Conduct .................................................................3 Helpful Information ..........................................................................................................4 Monthly Student Events Calendar ...............................................................................12 (Refer to Daily Planning Calendar for detailed information) Student Handbook Services ....................................................................................................................41 Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................53 Campus Websites ............................................................................................................79 SouthERN’S Commitment to Student RightS SouthERN ADVENtISt uNIVERSItY WiLL PRoteCt the ACAdemiC, SPiRituAL, SoCiAL, PeRSonAL, And CoRPoRAte RightS oF ouR StudentS. Academic Southern will provide substantive academic programs that are clearly communicated and are responsive to the educational needs and concerns of our students. Spiritual Southern will promote the spiritual develop- ment of our students through the values we espouse, programs we present, and individu- al nurturing we provide. Social Southern will treat our students with dignity and cultivate an environment of respect for individuals, including privileges of expres- sion and assembly in harmony with university standards. Personal Southern will provide our students opportu- nity for development of personal potential by articulating and practicing high standards of healthful living, wellness, and entertainment. Corporate Southern will clearly communicate what is required for all members of the university community and will apply our regulations with fairness, timeliness, and confidentiality. 2 StuDENt Commitment to ReSPonSiBLe ConduCt AS A Student At SouthERN ADVENtISt uNIVERSItY i WiLL ConSiStentLY Commit mYSeLF to ACAdemiC, SPiRituAL, SoCiAL, PeRSonAL, And CoRPoRAte ReSPonSiBiLitY. ACADEMIC i will follow directions in the university catalog and will apply my best effort to my academic program with inquisitiveness, propriety, honesty, and integrity. i will promote the same conduct among my peers. SPIRItuAL i will honor the university mission of seeking and teaching truth as revealed by Jesus Christ in the Bible. i will balance work, study, and recreation with Sabbath rest and spiritual enrichment. SoCIAL i will show respect for all members of the university community—their lives, property, and environment. this includes respect for diversity, ethical use of communication technologies, and community service. PERSoNAL i will develop high standards of personal health, wellness, and entertainment and will promote the same for other members of the university community. i will avoid alcohol, tobacco, improper drug use, and sex outside of marriage. CoRPoRAtE i will actively participate in the corporate life of the university, taking initiative to meet all my duties under its regulations. this participation includes financial obligations, program and class attendance, appro- priate dress and behavior, vehicle procedures, and fulfillment of my designated role as a member of this residential community. 3 helpful information Phone Numbers, Services, Operating Hours To use a campus phone, dial 8 before the phone number. General Information ..................................................................................................236.2000 Academic Administration ......................................................................................236.2805 Oversees management of academic issues Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Academic Technology ...............................................................................................236.2086 See Eclass Support Admissions .......................................................................................................................236.2835 Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Adventist Book Center adventistbookcenter.com .................................................396.2814 Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Audio Visual ....................................................................................................................236.2411 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Campus Kitchen (fast food) ...................................................................................236.2488 Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sabbath, Closed Campus Safety southern.edu/campussafety ...............................................................236.2100 Campus Safety personnel are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services include: vehicle registration, motorist assists, life safety and crime investigation, lost and found, door access, and safety escorts. Email [email protected]. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Campus Shop saucampusshop.com ..............................................................................236.2152 Textbooks, school supplies, bath/beauty products, cards/gifts, Southern apparel Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Career Services ........................................................... ..................................................236.2782 Cashier .............................................................................................................................................236.2826 Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 4 Chaplain's Office and Campus Ministries ....................................................... 236.2787 Pastoral care, inreach and outreach activities; Student Missions; Student Wellness Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Collegedale Church ........................................................... ..........................................396.2134 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Vespers, 8 p.m., Church Church Services: Adoration, 9 a.m.,10:15 a.m., Renewal, 11:35 a.m., Connect, 11:35 a.m., Collegedale Academy Collegedale Credit Union collegedale.org .............................................................396.2101 Drive through open from 7:30 a.m.-closing Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday–Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Collegedale Police (non-emergency) ......................................................................396.3133 Collegedale Post Office ............................................................................................396.9498 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays Computer Labs Business/English (Brock Hall 3rd floor, check posted schedule for hours) ..............236.2599 Computing (Check posted schedule for hours) Advanced Computing Lab (Hickman 118) Computing Lab (Hickman 116) ...............................................................................236.2706 Education 21st Century Classroom (Check posted schedule for hours) .................236.2778 Journalism Mac Lab (Brock Hall 1st floor, check posted schedule for hours) ........236.2933 Library .....................................................................................................................................236.2788 Sunday, 12-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:45 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 7:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Nursing (check posted schedule for testing, holidays, and summer) .........................236.2970 Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Departments and Schools (Academic) Departments Allied Health ................................................................................................................236.2926 Biology .........................................................................................................................236.2926 Chemistry ...................................................................................................................236.2931 English ..........................................................................................................................236.2381 History ........................................................................................................................236.2381 Mathematics ...............................................................................................................236.2874 Modern Languages ....................................................................................................236.2221 Lab ......................................................................................................................236.2742 5 Physics ..........................................................................................................................236.2669 Technology ...................................................................................................................236.2860 Schools Business and Management ........................................................................................236.2527 Computing ..................................................................................................................236.2936 Education and Psychology .......................................................................................236.2765 Journalism and Communication ..............................................................................236.2330 Editing Lab .........................................................................................................236.2332 Photography Lab ..............................................................................................236.2933 Music ............................................................................................................................236.2880 Nursing ........................................................................................................................236.2940 Learning Lab .....................................................................................................236.2970 Skills Lab ............................................................................................................236.2969 Physical Education, Health, and Wellness .............................................................236.2850 Religion ........................................................................................................................236.2976 Social Work ................................................................................................................236.2768 Visual Art and Design ...............................................................................................236.2732 Dining Hall ........................................................................................................................236.2399 Weekday Hours Breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m. Grab n Go, 10-10:45 a.m. Hot Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday Closed 2-5 p.m. Supper (Monday-Friday), 5-6:30 p.m. Weekend Hours No breakfast on Saturday or Sunday Saturday: Lunch, 12-2:30 p.m. Sunday: Closed Disability Support Services [email protected] ........................................236.2574 Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1p.m. Eclass Support ...............................................................................................................236.2086 Technical support for Eclass, clickers, and Turnitin assignments is available. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Emergency (ambulance, fire, or police) .................................................................................911 Enrollment Services ...................................................................................................236.2835 Financial aid awards, scholarships, federal work-study, student loans, summer camp scholarships, annual application forms, financial aid counseling Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. First Year Experience .................................................................................................236.2575 Program for first year undergraduate students Graduate Studies ..........................................................................................................236.2694 Processes all applications for students seeking admission into Graduate Studies Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 6 Gymnasium (Iles P. E. Center) ..............................................................................236.2850 Reserving racquetball courts, equipment, and facilities. For intramurals information, go to southern.edu/intramurals. For more facility hours, go to southern.edu/wellness. Sunday, 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. (except during classes) Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Hair Designers ...............................................................................................................396.2600 Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-Open Late Sunday & Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hulsey Wellness Center southern.edu/wellness.....................................................236.2850 The Kayak (snack shop), rock wall, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, fitness floor, aerobics room, hot tub, therapeutic-massage pool, locker rooms with steam baths and dry sauna. Sunday, 12-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 5 a.m.-2 p.m. Information Systems Campus Cards and replacements, phone cards, fax service ......................................236.2707 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Computer support desk ....................................................................................................236.2712 Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Insurance (Risk Management) ............................................................................236.2566 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. International Student Advising ..........................................................................236.2081 The Kayak (snack shop) ...........................................................................................236.2592 Smoothie and sandwich bar Monday-Thursday, 12-9 p.m. Kiddie Campus ..............................................................................................................396.9253 Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. KR’s Place (snack shop) ............................................................................................236.2719 Sunday, 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sabbath, 7-9 p.m. Library (McKee) .............................................................................................................236.2788 Databases, books, journals, Lincoln Civil War Collection, videos, and other types of media Sunday, 12-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:45 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 7:45 a.m.-2 p.m. 7 Online Campus ...............................................................................................................236.2087 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Outdoor Education Center ...................................................................................236.2416 Ropes Course and Alpine Tower Quick Print .......................................................................................................................236.2861 Copying, UPS, mail service, color copies, etc. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Records and Advisement/Transcripts ...................................236.2899 or 236.2921 Registration, class schedule, class add/drop, grades, transcripts, verifications for student loans or good student driving discounts, major or adviser changes Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Residence Halls Talge Hall for Men .....................................................................................................236.2994 Thatcher Hall for Women .......................................................................................236.2904 Thatcher South for Women ....................................................................................236.2910 Sunday-Friday, lobbies close at 11 p.m. Saturday, lobbies close at 12:45 a.m. Sheriff (non-emergency) .........................................................................................622.0022 Student Association (check posted schedule for hours) ...................................236.2723 Festival Studios ..........................................................................................................236.2678 Social Activities ..........................................................................................................236.2603 Southern Accent ........................................................................................................236.2612 Southern Memories ..................................................................................................236.2613 SA President ...............................................................................................................236.2600 Student Center .............................................................................................................236.2611 CNN and ESPN, video games, national and campus newspapers, pool table, air hockey, ping-pong, and various table games Sunday, 1-10:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Employment (Human Resources) southern.edu/hr ................236.2276 or 236.2278 Information about on and off-campus jobs. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Student Finance (see Enrollment Services) Student Life and Activities ...................................................................................236.2484 Coordinates social activities and student organizations, assists community students Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 8 Student Park Reservations ................................................................................................................236.2555 Cave Reservations......................................................................................................236.2785 Goliath Wall amphitheater reservations ...............................................................236.2785 Student Services ..........................................................................................................236.2814 Oversees management of student life—residence halls, Student Success Center, Student Life and Activities, Campus Ministries, Convocation records, and enforcement of university rules and regulations. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Student Success Center Counseling and Testing Services .......................................................................................236.2782 Counseling, career planning, testing, international student advisement Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. (closed for Convocation) Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Learning Support Services ..................................................................................................236.2838 Academic support, college survival skills, disability services Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tutoring Room, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.) Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Teaching Materials Center southern.edu/tmc ......................................................236.2661 Laminating, copying, binding, easy-punch lettering, videos, books, games, video viewing machines, free pictures for projects, multicultural costumes and artifacts, bulletin board materials, etc. Sunday, 2-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8:45 p.m. (Closed during Convocation) Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Transportation Services .........................................................................................236.2716 Transportation to and from airport, bus station, and to Groome Transporta- tion connecting to Atlanta and Nashville airports. Free to current students. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m., Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. University Health Center southern.edu/universityhealth .....................................236.2713 Visit the UHC first for minor illnesses or injuries, wound care, lab tests, immunizations, physicals, referrals to area doctors. Check the Student’s Self- Care Guide online. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Village Market (health food store) ...................................................................236.2300 Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Village Market (deli) ..................................................................................................236.2308 Breakfast, Monday-Friday, 7-9:30 a.m. Lunch, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Brunch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 9