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Academic Policies
A student who has a question about an academic decision should consult the University official responsible for the decision. If the matter is not resolved to the student's satisfaction, the student may appeal in the following order to the next highest level in the appropriate chain of responsibility: professor, department chair or dean, Associate Provost, and the Educational Policies and Standards Committee (EPSC). Decisions of the EPSC are final and cannot be further appealed. Except for grade appeals, the student must make all appeals in writing on his or her own behalf no more than eighteen months after the date of the decision being appealed.
A student who has a question about a grade should consult the professor as soon as possible. A student who believes a grade to be inaccurate or unfair may appeal to the professor, department chair or dean, and the Educational Policies and Standards Committee, in that order. Decisions of the EPSC are final and cannot be further appealed. The last date to initiate a grade appeal is the end of the next fall or spring semester. Email notification of approved and processed grade changes will be sent to the student, the professor, and the advisor.
Academic Appeal Filing Forms may be obtained from Registrar Services (Dover Campus Center, Phone: (704) 406-4260). The appeal document should include the student's local or permanent address, University email address, student ID number, and a current phone number where he or she may be reached. All appeals should be signed and dated. Appeals made on behalf of the student by another party (e.g. faculty, official of the institution, another student, or a parent) will be dismissed. Supporting documentation submitted by a member of the faculty or administration to augment or clarify the student's appeal is welcome and will be given full consideration.
Students once admitted to the University who meet all requirements for continuing enrollment are considered members of the student body. However, it is the policy of the University to require each registered student to annually reaffirm the desire and intention to retain membership in the student body. Completing or updating a Housing or Commuter Contract is required during the Spring Semester. Advance deposits are required each semester as indicated in the financial section.
Standards for acceptable academic progress at Gardner-Webb University are set to assist students in assessing the quality of their performance. Academic probation and suspension are used to alert students to potentially serious academic difficulty in their progress toward degrees.
Students are placed on academic probation as a warning that their academic performance is below the minimum level expected of students in their class. If the student's academic performance fails to reach the minimum standard for continued enrollment in the ensuing semester, he/she will be suspended from the University.
Students will be placed on probation when their Gardner-Webb grade point average falls below the minimum standards listed below:
Freshmen 0 to 29 hours 1.5
Sophomores 30 to 59 hours 1.7
Juniors 60 to 89 hours 1.9
Seniors 90 hours and above 2.0
A student placed on academic probation remains on probation for the entire semester and may not register for more than 15.5 credit hours during any semester while on probation. In order to be removed from academic probation, the student's Gardner-Webb GPA must return to the appropriate minimum standard. If the student fails to bring the grade point average to a satisfactory level during the probationary semester but the semester's GPA is at or above the minimum required, probation will be continued for another semester.
If at any time while on academic probation the student's semester GPA and Gardner-Webb GPA fall below the minimum requirement, the student will be suspended for one semester. After the one-semester suspension a student desiring readmission must submit a formal application for readmission. If approved, the student may register for classes and will be automatically placed on academic probation.
Should a second or third academic suspension occur (even if the first or second suspension is waived on appeal), the student must remain out for at least two semesters. After a two-semester suspension from the University, the student must submit a formal application for readmission. If approved, the student may register for classes and will be automatically placed on academic probation.
Readmission requires the approval of the Readmission Committee. Students suspended from the University are not automatically reinstated upon reapplication. A student who wishes to appeal the denial of reinstatement may do so through a written appeal to the Provost. A student who wishes to appeal being placed on academic probation or suspension may do so through the Office of the Provost. Suspensions that are waived on appeal are still noted on the student's academic transcript.
All full-time students are eligible to represent the institution in all extracurricular activities, unless prohibited for disciplinary reasons. Students on either academic or disciplinary suspension are not allowed to participate in dramatic, musical, athletic, or other practice sessions since they are not to represent the University or participate in the public performance of such events.
Summer study at Gardner-Webb University may be used to improve one's academic standing. A student's academic standing can be affected as a result of summer school enrollment. Students who are on academic probation or suspension may not use study at another institution to improve their Gardner-Webb academic standing.
See "Readmission of Former Students" – for policies concerning students seeking readmission after leaving Gardner-Webb University while on probation or suspension.
The purpose of the academic renewal policy is to allow students who have done poorly during past enrollment at the University to start anew and have a chance to complete their undergraduate degree at the University. To be eligible for academic renewal, a student must not have been enrolled at Gardner-Webb for the previous four years prior to applying for readmission nor have received Academic Renewal previously. For students who have attempted more than 64 semester hours of work at Gardner-Webb, only the first 64 hours are eligible for academic renewal. All of the eligible hours must be considered; a student may not choose the hours to which this policy applies. Only Gardner-Webb credit hours are eligible for academic renewal. Coursework at another institution must be treated according to the current transfer credit policies.
A student who is accepted under the Academic Renewal provision is considered in good academic standing and is eligible for all academic awards and honors. All transfer work from other institutions will be considered for credit, even if the course is a repeat of a course in which the student earned a D or F at Gardner-Webb. A student who is admitted under Academic Renewal may have a career total of six repeat courses. This number does not include courses repeated prior to the student's admission under Academic Renewal for which they do not receive credit upon their readmission to the University or courses repeated at other institutions.
Under this policy, all eligible Gardner-Webb University hours will be treated as transfer credit, i.e. grades of C or better will be given credit, but not counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA). Grades below C will not be counted as hours earned or in the GPA, with the exception of FX grades. FX grades will remain on the student's records and count in the GPA. All GWU semester hours approved for academic renewal will be treated as transfer credit for determining academic awards.
The GWU Readmission Committee will consider a student for academic renewal when reviewing an application for readmission. Any student who applies for readmission and is eligible for academic renewal may request consideration for such at that time. In addition, the readmission committee may recommend a student applying for readmission for academic renewal. If approved, the student will have the right to turn down academic renewal if it is not desired. All previous records at GWU will be considered during the readmission process, including academic and disciplinary actions. If a student is accepted for readmission, nothing in these records should preclude eligibility for academic renewal. Students may not apply for or be considered for academic renewal after they have been readmitted and have enrolled in their first course.
Regular class attendance is an important student obligation. Students are responsible for all course work conducted in class meetings whether or not they are present. Because learning is a communal experience, the physical presence of students is required in class for at least 75% of class meetings. Attendance is counted from the first scheduled class meeting. Failure to meet this attendance requirement will result in loss of credit for the course and a grade of "@F" will be recorded on a student's transcript. Furthermore, it is the prerogative of the professor to set a more stringent class attendance policy. During the first week of the semester the professor will clearly state, in writing, the attendance policy which will govern the class. Students are responsible for knowing the number of absences that they accumulate.
Absence from class does not excuse the student from responsibility for class work. Planned class absences for foreseeable personal circumstances or official University business must be negotiated with the professor prior to the absence.
Students who miss scheduled tests and examinations without excusable reasons may not make up such assignments. Authorization to make up tests missed for excusable reasons is obtained from the course professor.
Computer literacy is a graduation requirement which may be met in one of two ways: by completing Gardner-Webb's General Studies Curriculum (both English courses and the mathematics course); and by completing a course, or courses, with a computer component (CSCI 160; PSYC 396; EDUC 301).
Students who began at a North Carolina community college in the 1997 Fall semester or later can meet Gardner-Webb's general core requirements by completing the General Education Core and earning an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree. However, courses in both Old and New Testament (RELI 101/304 and 102/305) must be taken as a part of the General Education Core or as electives at the community college, or the student will be required to take these courses at Gardner-Webb University. Students who graduated with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a North Carolina community college prior to 1997 or students who have out-of-state coursework accepted by a North Carolina community college will have their coursework examined on a course-by-course basis.
[The General Education Core is a 44 semester hour core including the following areas (Grade of "C" (2.00) or better is required):
English Composition (6 semester hours)
Humanities/Fine Arts (12 semester hours)
Four courses from at least three of the following discipline areas are required: music, art, drama, dance, foreign languages, interdisciplinary humanities, literature, philosophy, and religion. At least one course must be a literature course.
Social/Behavioral Sciences (12 semester hours)
Four courses from at least three of the following discipline areas are required: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. At least one course must be a history course.
Natural Sciences (8 semester hours)
Associate in Arts:Two courses, including accompanying laboratory work, from the biological and physical science disciplines are required.
Associate in Science: A two-course sequence in general biology, general chemistry, or general physics is required.
Mathematics (6 semester hours)
Associate in Arts: At least one course in introductory mathematics is required; the other course may be selected from among other quantitative subjects, such as computer science and statistics.
Associate in Science: At least one course in mathematics at the precalculus algebra level or above is required; the other course may be a higher level mathematics course or may be selected from among other quantitative subjects, such as computer science and statistics.
Other Required Hours (20-21 semester hours)
Courses in health, physical education, college orientation, and/or study skills may be included as other required hours. Work experience may be included up to 1 semester hour for career exploration.
Associate in Arts: A minimum of 20 semester hours of college transfer general education, elective, and/or pre-major courses is required.
Associate in Science: A minimum of 14 semester hours of college transfer courses in mathematics, natural sciences, computer science, and/or other pre-major courses is required. The remaining hours may be selected from elective transfer courses.
Total Semester Hours Credit in Program: 64-65
All of the aforementioned stipulations must be completed PRIOR to entering Gardner-Webb University.
Participation in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement does not preclude or negate minimum requirements specified by individual departments at Gardner-Webb University. Transfer students can review the departmental requirements under Additional General Education Courses Required by Major Department for specific courses required in the major.
Participation in commencement exercise is required. If a student is unable to participate in the Graduation Ceremony upon completion of degree requirements, the student must notify the Provost's Office.
CRTL 101, English 101 and 102. Students will complete the English requirement for graduation by registering for and earning appropriate grades in CRLT 101 (when required), ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, beginning with their first semester of enrollment and continuing uninterrupted until the requirements for graduation are satisfied. Permission to withdraw from ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 will be granted only under extraordinary circumstances. The permission of the Chair of the English Department and the Associate Provost for Arts and Sciences is required. See Grade Point Average Minimum Policies.
Advanced Placement Program: Students achieving a minimum score of three on an Advanced Placement exam of the College Board will receive credit for the specific course covered by the test as determined by the appropriate academic department of the University. Students achieving a score of four or five may receive additional advanced credit. AP credits are not counted toward the senior college credit hour minimum (64).
College-Level Examination Program: Gardner-Webb accepts credit earned through the College Level Examination Program based on exams taken prior to, and through the end of, the student's first semester of enrollment. CLEP credits are not counted toward the senior college credit hour minimum (64).
Gardner-Webb University grants credit to students submitting test scores from the College-Level Examination Program on the following basis:
- Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning.
- Credit will not be granted in an area for which the examinee has attempted or earned college credit.
- Credit earned will be computed in the examinee's academic record as "CR," which is hours credit only.
- Unsatisfactory scores will not become part of the examinee's academic record.
- A CLEP test on any subject may be submitted only one time.
- The student must submit a score at or above the minimum score set by the American Council on Education listed for each examination.
- The number of semester hours granted will be the total normally granted for the area covered by the test with the following restrictions:
- A maximum of six semester hours of credit may be granted for each test.
A maximum of three semester hours of credit may be granted on the basis of a sub-score, provided the area is appropriate.
Credit thus granted may be applied to the student's course of study only as basic courses or free electives.
- The student must submit a score at or above the minimum score set by the American Council on Education listed for each examination.
- The number of semester hours granted will be determined by the scope of the material measured as indicated by the American Council on Education.
- Credit thus granted may be applied to the student's course of study without restriction.
A detailed list of AP and CLEP equivalencies is available online and may be accessed as follows:
Address: www.gardner-webb.edu
Place cursor on: Academics, Registrar Services
Click on: Transfer Credit/Transient Credit
In the left side bar
Click on: CLEP Credit Guide or AP Credit Guidelines
International Baccalaureate Organization: The University accepts credit for Higher Level courses completed with scores of 5 or above. A detailed list of IBO equivalencies is available online and may be accessed as follows:
Address: www.gardner-webb.edu
Click on Academics, Registrar Services
Click on: Transfer/Transient Credit
In the left side bar
Click on: International Baccalaureate (IBO) Credit Guidelines
Veterans who have successfully completed a course or courses under the Service School training program or through USAFI may submit these courses for credit consideration. Credit may be applied or University requirement satisfied depending on the student's specific academic program requirements.
A student who attains a satisfactory score on a special test administered by one of the University's academic departments may be exempted from the related course, but will be required to take an advanced course in the department carrying equal or greater credit. Arrangements for advanced placement through this program require the agreement of the appropriate Associate Provost and department chair.
A course by arrangement is restricted to a degree or licensure-seeking student in a Gardner-Webb University program of student (i.e., is not a transient student) and a catalog course which is not offered by the University during a given semester or which cannot be scheduled by the student. The course may be offered to the student on a one-to-one basis, provided the option is limited to instances of extenuating circumstances.
Course by Arrangement requires junior, senior, or graduate standing and the approval of the following: the professor offering the study, the student's major department/school, and the appropriate Associate Provost. A Course by Arrangement must be scheduled before the end of the drop/add period of each semester. It will not be used to repeat a course. No more than two Courses by Arrangement may be applied toward graduation requirements. No more than one Course by Arrangement can be taken in any one semester.
A Credit by Exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student's ability to answer questions on course content. An acceptable grade on the examination will permit the student to receive credit for the course.
To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered.
The dean of the school or chair of the department will appoint a committee to review the request. If the request is approved, the dean or chair will appoint the examining professor or committee and inform the business office that, prior to taking the exam, the student should be charged an examination fee of $100.00 per credit hour.
If the examination results are acceptable, the examining professor or committee will report the results, via the Certification of Successful Challenge Examination form, to the dean of the school or chair of the department. That dean or chair will send a copy of the form to the Registrar, who will credit the student with the appropriate number of hours for the course. No grade will be assigned or averaged into the quality point average.
The term "independent study" is reserved for those courses specifically designed as guided reading and/or for student-initiated research that includes a written project/paper.
Independent study requires junior, senior, or graduate standing and the approval of the following: the professor offering the study, the student's major department/school, and the appropriate Associate Provost. The student's proposal must be submitted and approved by the end of the semester preceding the study. An independent study will not be used to repeat a course and is restricted to a degree or licensure-seeking student in a Gardner-Webb University program of study. No more than six hours credit in independent study may be applied toward graduation requirements. No more than three hours of independent study can be taken in any one semester.
Each student is required to enroll for a Dimensions course each semester of full-time enrollment at Gardner-Webb or until a minimum of three semester hours of credit (six semesters) has been earned. Students who meet requirements earn 1/2 semester hour of credit each term. Part-time students must earn 1/2 semester hour of credit for every 15 hours of credit earned at Gardner-Webb or until a minimum of three semester hours of credit (six semesters) has been earned. (The required Dimensions courses are numbered 111-116; elective Dimensions courses are numbered 117-118.) Students receiving an F in Dimensions must repeat the course the following semester. Failure to receive a passing grade during the semester that the course is repeated will result in the student being placed on Dimensions probation and the student will remain on probation until the Dimensions requirement has been fulfilled. Students who fail Dimensions three semesters will be suspended from the University. In order to be reinstated, the student must register for and satisfactorily complete a Dimensions experience during any academic term.
Gardner-Webb University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. This Act is designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to file complaints with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the Act.
Institutional policy explains in detail the procedures to be used by the institution for compliance with the provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy can be found in the Office of the Registrar. That office also maintains a Directory of Records which lists all student educational records maintained by this institution. Information known as Directory Information will be published unless the student specifically requests the Registrar's Office withhold this information. Directory Information is defined as the following: student name, local and permanent addresses, telephone numbers, date of birth, major(s), dates of attendance, previous educational institutions attended, and degree and awards received. Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the Office of the Registrar. FERPA Consent Form to Release Student Information is available on the Registrar's website.
Students may grant permission to University personnel to release to specified individuals information pertaining to Academic Records, Financial Aid, and Billing by completing the FERPA Release Form located on their Personal Information menu on WebbConnect. Using this form, students are able to specify up to three individuals to whom information may be released.
The following guidelines apply to the foreign language requirement:
- Students must complete a foreign language through the first semester of the intermediate level (201). Students may select either from those offered by Gardner-Webb or any approved foreign language courses transferred from an accredited institution of higher learning. American Sign Language will be deemed a foreign language for purposes of this requirement.
- International students whose native language is a language other than English will not be required to complete additional courses in a foreign language other than English.
- Students may receive elective credit in a foreign language. Students receiving such credits will complete their foreign language requirements at or above the intermediate level. Students who place into a course above the elementary level of a particular language (201 or higher) will receive six semester hours of elective credit if they choose to complete six hours in that language. This elective credit does not apply for the minor or major.
- Deaf students who score intermediate level or higher on the SCPIASL will not be required to take additional foreign language courses.
The following are minimum G.P.A. requirements:
- CRLT 101 and Math 100. Students required to take CRLT 101 or Math 100 courses must achieve a minimum final grade of "C" (2.00) in order to be released from required enrollment in the course(s). This means that students may not drop these courses once they have been enrolled in them. Students receiving a "C-", "D+"' "D"' "D-"' or an "F" must repeat the course(s) in each successive semester of enrollment at GWU, until they earn at least a grade of "C" (2.00). Students who fail to achieve at least a grade of "C" (2.00) in one of these courses after a maximum of four attempts will be dismissed from the University.
- A minimum grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale based on the University grading system on all work attempted at Gardner-Webb is required for graduation.
- The student must have a minimum grade of "C'' (2.00) on each course counted toward the major. A transfer student must complete at least one half of the major at Gardner-Webb.
- The student must also have an overall "C" (2.00) average on all work counted toward any minor. A grade of D-(0.67) is a passing grade for courses in the minor. 5. A grade of D-(0.67) is a passing grade for General Studies courses.
Gardner-Webb University students are pledged to uphold honesty, integrity, and truthfulness in all realms of University life. The Student Government Association requires all students to sign the Honor Code Form as they begin their stay at Gardner-Webb. This signed form is kept in the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Student Development.
As a community of scholars founded upon the ideals of Christianity, Gardner-Webb University expects its students to develop and display a strong sense of academic integrity. As in any community, this institution must be governed by regulations; and like the laws of any community, these rules function best when they are fully understood, accepted and cherished by each and every individual member of the community. Therefore, all students and faculty members are expected to be familiar with and to base their actions upon the following statements regarding academic honesty.
Students should recognize that the regulations governing academic integrity exist for the protection of the honest and that dishonesty in an academic setting must not be tolerated, much less condoned.
- Students are responsible for their own work. Any assignment turned in by a student is assumed to be the work of the student whose name appears on the assignment.
- Students are ultimately responsible for understanding a faculty member's instructions for any assignment. If instructions are not clear, students must seek clarification from the instructor.
- Students must understand the definitions of plagiarism and academic dishonesty.
- Students should familiarize themselves with the proper use of citations and quotations in order to avoid accidentally passing someone else's work off as their own.
- Students are expected to report incidence of academic dishonesty to their professor.
- Any student who threatens or coerces another student or faculty member for reporting an Honor Code violation will face disciplinary action, with expulsion being the recommended punishment.
Students are allowed to retake courses that they fail due to academic dishonesty; however, the course hours attempted will continue to be calculated in figuring the student's grade point average.
* For more information on the Academic Honesty Policy and Procedures, see the current Student Handbook.
Information Literacy is a graduation requirement which must be met by completion of one Information Literacy Designated Course contained in the student's declared major. Such courses are identified by an "IL" within the course description.
The last academic year (32 semester hours or more) must be taken at Gardner-Webb.
Students must demonstrate competence in English, Reading and Mathematics prior to beginning General Studies courses in those areas.
Only courses with a grade of "C-", "D+", "D", "D-", "F", "@F" or "WF" may be repeated. A student may repeat up to six courses in which a "C-", "D+", "D", "F", "D-", "@F", or "WF" were earned to improve grades for GPA purposes. Beginning with the seventh, all repeat attempts will be counted in the GPA. Multiple repeats of the same course will count toward the six allowed. In the repeat of the first six courses, only the higher grade will be counted in computing the Gardner-Webb overall grade point average, although the lower grade remains on the official transcript. Transfer credit may not be used to repeat a "C-", "D+", "D", "D-", "F", "@F" or "WF" earned in a Gardner-Webb course. University policy on repeating courses is not applicable in a situation where an "Fx" was assigned because of academic dishonesty. An "Fx" that is assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty will remain a part of the academic transcript. It cannot be removed by a course repeat and will be factored into the grade point average. An "E" designation on the transcript refers to a course excluded in the grade point calculation due as the result of a repeat. An "I" designation on the transcript refers to an inclusion in the grade point calculation as the result of a repeat.
Voluntary termination of enrollment during the course of a semester or summer term is defined as withdrawal. Dismissal from school for a specified period of time is defined as suspension, and expulsion is dismissal for an unspecified period of time. The University reserves the right to suspend or expel any student or students when it believes that such action is in the best interest of the institution and/or the student(s). This action will take place only after careful consideration and consultation with the student or students in question and all other parties with information pertinent to the matter at hand.
Any student leaving school before the end of a term is required to secure a withdrawal form from the Registrar's Office, complete it in full, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Honorable withdrawal is granted only if these procedures are followed. Failure to complete this procedure will result in grades of "@F" on all coursework.
Any registered student who experiences medical trauma or a chronic illness that may prevent completing the semester may apply for a medical withdrawal from the University. A medical withdrawal request must be filed with the Registrar's Office prior to the start of final exams and must include documentation submitted from a physician or psychologist trained in the diagnosis of the medical condition.
A qualifying medical condition, as determined by the physician or psychologist, must prevent the student from participating in all classes remaining during the current semester. A medical withdrawal is a complete withdrawal from the University. The supporting documentation from a physician or psychologist accompanying the medical withdrawal request must be submitted on official letterhead from the physician or psychologist and must be addressed to the Gardner-Webb University Registrar. The medical documentation must also include the physician or psychologist's name, title, professional credentials, license and certification number, and should address the following:
Specific diagnoses and findings;
- Date the examination, assessment, or evaluation was performed;
- In the event that the medical withdrawal is the result of an injury or accident, the date the injury or accident occurred;
- In the event the medical withdrawal is due to chronic illness, the date the illness made it necessary to stop attending classes.
A student will be notified of the approval decision following a review of the medical documentation. If the request is approved, the student will receive a final grade of "W" for each class (except in instances of Academic Dishonesty).
Upon medical withdrawal from the University, a student must apply for readmission to the University to continue studies. The student must provide documentation from the same physician or psychologist, when possible, stating the student is able to continue academic studies at the University. This documentation should follow the same format as above.
Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 64 semester hours. An additional 64 semester hours must be taken on the senior college level, with the final 32 semester hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb.
Community college graduates with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement in the General Studies Requirements section of this catalog.
Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 96 semester hours. For a bachelor's degree, the final 32 semester hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner-Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb.
All transfer work completed at an accredited college and/or university will be considered for transfer at full value, assuming the courses are passed with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better, provided they are comparable to Gardner-Webb University curriculum. This work will be evaluated by the Registrar's Office staff member charged with this responsibility.
Courses accepted as transfer credit are recorded with grades, grade points, and quality points. However, the grade point average for graduation is computed on academic credit earned at Gardner-Webb University.
If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer.
All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to general studies or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which we can review these specific courses:
- If any course(s) has a recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb faculty department chair for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
- For course work that does not have recommendations from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred:
- Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer.
- Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer [a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member(s)].
These credentials will be reviewed by the Associate Provost's Office for authenticity and credibility. Once approved, the Associate Provost's Office will contact the Registrar's Office to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses.
A transient student is a current GWU student who wishes to take course work at other institutions. Students who wish to insure that courses taken at other accredited institutions during a regular term or summer session are applicable for Gardner-Webb credit must complete a "Request to Recognize Transient Credit" form. This form must be submitted to the Registrar's Office no later than the last class day of the semester prior to the requested semester of study.
Transient credit requests will be considered only for students who are in good academic standing at the University, and thus may not be used to improve academic standing at Gardner-Webb.
The following restrictions apply to the approval of transient credit.
- will be awarded only for courses that are applicable toward graduation at the host institution,
- will be awarded only for courses in which a grade of "C" (2.0) or better is earned,
- will not be awarded for courses for which a student has previously earned credit at Gardner-Webb,
- may not be used to repeat a "C-", "D+", "D", "D-","F", "@F", or "WF" earned in a Gardner-Webb course.
- Payment of processing fee.
Transient credit requests will not automatically be approved for students in their final year of study at Gardner-Webb (the final 24 hours for a student enrolled in the AS Degree in Nursing Program and the final 32 hours for a student seeking either the BS or BA degree). Students requesting transient credit during this time frame must have the approval of the appropriate Associate Provost. In addition to the "Request to Recognize Transient Credit" form, the "Request to Waive 24/32 Hour Rule" form must be submitted to the Registrar's Office at least two weeks before the last class day of the semester prior to the requested semester of study.
In order to insure that transient credit is properly documented, the student must request that an official transcript from the host institution be forwarded to the Gardner-Webb Registrar. For a student taking transient credit during the final semester of study, all such transcripts must be on file in the Registrar's Office prior to that semester's commencement ceremonies. Transient transcripts not received by this deadline will cause the student's graduation date to be delayed.
Students who transfer into the University must adhere to the following guidelines:
- If selecting a minor, a transfer student must complete at least nine hours of the minor at Gardner-Webb.
- Any student transferring from a two-year college must complete a minimum of 64 semester hours of subsequent study in senior colleges or universities.
The student bears the final responsibility for the selection of a program of study and adherence to all published regulations and requirements of the University, including academic policies and requirements for graduation. The student is responsible for making official application for graduation to the Registrar by the deadlines published on the Registrar Services' website.


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CHICAGO (PRWEB) July 31, 2014
Chicago-based Gateway Foundation, Inc. announces today Michael J. Darcy has decided to retire on June 30, 2015, and has engaged global executive search firm Korn Ferry to recruit its future President and CEO.
"We will always be grateful for Michael Darcy's dedication to fostering a client-centered collaborative culture that will serve our organization for years to come," explains Glenn Baer Huebner, Chairman of the Board, Gateway Foundation. "Under Michael Darcy's leadership, Gateway has expanded its footprint throughout Illinois and into Delaware to ensure individuals have access to affordable, quality substance abuse treatment programs. Likewise, delivering specialized addiction treatment programs in correctional settings has resulted in reduced recidivism and safer communities in states like Missouri, New Jersey and Texas."
Darcy, age 65, is retiring after nearly 30 years at Gateway's helm, which caps a remarkable 46-year career at the non-profit organization that's dedicated to offering hope and second chances to individuals and their families. Mr. Darcy has led Gateway's evolution to a state-of-the-art substance abuse treatment provider and strengthened its market position with strategic expansion.
"Deservedly so, Michael will be long remembered for pushing the envelope in the field of addiction treatment and advocating for advancements such as the use of evidence-based practices to modernize patient care," adds Glenn Baer Huebner.
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Gateway Foundation delivers innovative treatment programs to address substance use disorders via its Joint Commission-approved community centers operating in Illinois and Delaware and its partnerships with correctional institutions in Missouri, New Jersey and Texas. Each year, Gateway's clinicians help thousands of individuals develop the tools and knowledge needed for lasting recovery. To learn more about Gateway, visit RecoverGateway.org and GatewayCorrections.org.
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Thousands of Michigan residents attended the We Are the People protest at the Capitol Wednesday to tell lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder that it's time to stand up for working and middle class families.
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In the House Wednesday, a Republican-led appropriations subcommittee voted to cut funding to public universities by about 15 percent.
At the protest, many people carried signs about proposed budget cuts and how they will hurt children, seniors, and communities around the state even as corporations benefit from new tax breaks.
"Politicians are unfairly exploiting the economic crisis to tear apart our community instead of working together to find creative solutions that will build a strong Michigan and a vibrant economy with thriving businesses," said Kyle Holmes, a small business owner who spoke at the rally.
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North Dakota companies study co-opPride of Dakota members seek marketing help
Some Pride of Dakota members are looking into putting together a statewide cooperative to help sell their products to retailers by acting as a distributer.
By: Tracy Frank, INFORUM
Some Pride of Dakota members are looking into putting together a statewide cooperative to help sell their products to retailers by acting as a distributer.
Retailers now contact Pride of Dakota companies directly. The co-op would allow stores to stock up many products at once.
Pride of Dakota is a program administered by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture that helps promote businesses with products produced or manufactured in the state.
Marlo Anderson of Awesome 2 Products in Mandan is one of the Pride of Dakota business owners spearheading efforts to create the co-op.
He said he contacted more than 20 retailers from around the state that don't typically carry Pride of Dakota products and they said a distributor would make them more likely to order them.
"I heard the same common theme," Anderson said. "They'd love to carry Pride of Dakota products; they just don't want to deal with so many vendors."
A steering committee has commissioned a feasibility study to research whether the co-op would work.
The group won a $12,000 grant through the Commerce Department's Agricultural Products Utilization Commission for the study. Between 40 and 50 Pride of Dakota companies also kicked in funds.
Results are expected in mid-March. The Dakota Cooperative Association steering committee will then vote on whether to move forward with the co-op. Anderson said some parts of the co-op could be operating in the last quarter of this year.
If the project moves forward, organizers plan to open a distribution center with a retail store. The location is not set.
Pride of Dakota members would pay to be part of the co-op, which would buy products from them to sell to retailers.
"We'll start in North Dakota and then work regionally and hopefully we'll move out from there," Anderson said. "Cooperatively we'll be able to open a lot more doors."
Greg Kempel, who owns Maple River Winery and Maple River Distillery in Casselton, said he doesn't have the staff or time to market on a broad scale.
"Running a small business, we don't have opportunities that large corporations do to market outside of our trade area," he said. "(The co-op) is going to open up a lot of new potential."
Danette Nicoloff, who owns The Chocolate Frog Gift Shop in downtown Fargo, carries more than 40 products from at least 15 Pride of Dakota companies.
"They're my best-selling products, by far," she said.
She said she doesn't think a co-op would change the way she does business.
Chuck Fleming, marketing coordinator for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, said many companies struggle with marketing and distribution and the cooperative could help with those issues.
Another feasibility study, done at least 10 years ago, showed that a co-op was not viable because it could not reach the sales volume required to make it sustainable, Fleming said. He added that Pride of Dakota has grown significantly in the last 10 years.
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The Shadow City: How the Unbuilt Past Shapes the Region of Today.
California Historical Society
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM (PDT)
Urban Design Critic John King of the San Francisco Chronicle, an instigator of the "Unbuilt San Francisco" exhibitions, explores the afterlife of architectural and planning initiatives that never came to pass -- but left a huge mark on our region nonetheless, seen in everything from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to AT&T Park and the Transbay Terminal that's now under construction.
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The twentieth century saw both a series of ambitious efforts to reimagine the city of San Francisco and the explosive growth of the Bay Area as a metropolitan region. In Unbuilt San Francisco: The View from Futures Past, the California Historical Society and SPUR present some of the most revealing episodes in these distinct but related streams of civic discourse through projects that were proposed but never realized. Concern with a particular site, problem, or opportunity often spans a period of decades and presents a window into a city's changing attitudes, politics, and values. Every bit as much as the cities we build, the cities we imagine and reject reveal the collective creativity of the urban project and the imperfect civics of place-making.
The exhibition focuses on plans and schemes at scales from the district to the region, emphasizing planning, urban design, regionalism and environmental management. The exhibition will be divided into four components and feature Taming Nature, The Dream of the Integrated Region, District Revisionsand Transportation and Infrastructure.
Our mission is to inspire and empower Californians to make the past a meaningful part of their contemporary lives.
The California Historical Society holds one of the richest collections of primary and secondary materials in the state on the social, cultural, economic, and political development of California.
The Gallery provides public access to the collection through changing exhibitions, Tuesday through Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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TDG Audio to Debut at CES
"We felt the timing was right for a new brand dedicated to the custom channel and with a business model unlike anything our industry has seen before," stated CEO and co-founder, Daniel Kippycash. "It goes without saying that you need to have outstanding products, service, value and profit margins. But this is where TDG Audio begins. Our business model has been created to be serious business partners with our dealers and our independent representative partners."
He continues, "We will be working to provide our dealers lead generation, event support, marketing and PR services. Our goal is to help each partner grow and become more profitable. The last elements that truly separate our model from others are that we will be working with a very restrictive distribution channel, no internet sales, no mass market retailer sales, no distributor sales and the icing on the cake is that every dealer and rep will own shares of the company."
"We look forward to developing products that are unique and provide the custom dealers the type of advantages to win more business," says CTO and co-founder Alex Chiou. "In our dealer survey and focus groups we received terrific feedback on our first run of products and confirmation that the development path we are taking is exactly what they are looking for. Our first products to market will be in-ceiling and multi-channel amplifiers. We have an exciting line up of new products in development and testing already. We're looking forward to developing the long term relationships with the entire team for TDG Audio become an industry leader."
TDG Audio will be exhibiting at the 2013 CES show in Las Vegas at The Venetian Hotel, Suite 29-128. Its initial product launch will include in-ceiling speakers and multi-channel amplifiers. These products will on display at CES and begin shipping to dealers and representatives by the end of Q1 2013.
The line will also include in-wall speakers, LCR speakers, soundbars, outdoor speakers, multi-source/multi-zone audio systems, control solutions and accessories. TDG Audio is a privately held corporation with its headquarters in Chino, Calif.
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Today, Asian and European markets plunged, threatening to bring American stocks with them. Selling of Dow Jones Industrial Average futures was prohibited early morning as they reached circuit-breaker lows. To calm investors, the New York Stock Exchange had to confirm this morning that it would open as usual. The Big Board also reminded everyone of its own circuit-breaker provisions, which would end trading should the Dow fall through pre-determined levels.
At the opening, the market plunged, shedding 504 points. Yet it could have been worse, "Today might be the day where everybody throws in the towel," said Peter Cardillo of Avalon Partners before the markets opened. "People are saying 'I've had it, I can't take it anymore, I'm selling everything.' " For some reason, people did not panic, and the Dow bounced off its early-morning lows. If this sentiment holds, the worst that will happen today will be another triple-digit loss, which in these volatile times is no longer news.
Yet just because the global financial system did not fall apart today does not mean it will not crumble next week. In the early stages of this year's crisis, excesses in the financial system were forcing markets downward. Now, investors are starting to realize that the underlying global economy is weak. Even the most exuberant people on the planet, real estate developers in Dubai, are starting to feel the pinch.
The most telling indicator of global sentiment-the price of oil-shows that pessimism has taken hold. Today, OPEC cut production quotas by 1.5 million barrels a day to stop the "dramatic collapse" in oil prices, but prices fell nonetheless. From a high of $147.27 a barrel in mid-July, oil is now trading around $65. This morning, CNN's Poppy Harlow mentioned the possibility of $37-a-barrel oil. When people are thinking that the price of this commodity could approach the cost of its production, it's clear the global economy is failing.
And as it fails, no place is safe, not even the country with the world's most dynamic major economy. This Monday, Beijing announced that growth of gross domestic product fell to 9.0 percent in the third quarter. That sounds high, but it represents the lowest increase in five years and a sharp slowdown from growth in recent periods. The problem for China is that it has an economy excessively dependent on exports-exports account for an astounding 38 percent of GDP-at a time when consumers around the world are cutting back on consumption.
The coming downturn will inevitably hit China especially hard because its exuberant growth in the past has created dislocations, such as questionable bank loans, unfunded social welfare obligations, and a degraded environment, just to name a few of them. Up to now, the country's constant growth has tended to hide these problems. Yet as China's economy goes into reverse, they will inevitably emerge. China's own protected stock markets have fallen by about two-thirds this year alone.
"Today more than ever the world is looking to China to be a big contributor to global economic growth," said Henry Paulson on Tuesday. Yet China is looking to the rest of the world to help it get its growth back on track. If that is our Treasury secretary's game plan, we're really cooked.


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State government, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Joint Negotiations Council, JNC, have started talks over government's plan to sack 50 percent of its workers due to lack of funds.
Meanwhile, despite its rising monthly wage bill, Benue State Government has promoted no fewer than 3,200 deserving workers on its payroll, while more than 1,000 civil servants have also been retired in the last one year.
Bauchi State NLC Chairman, Mr. Hashimu Gital, who confirmed the development in a telephone interview with Vanguard, said: "We will not support the state government's move to sack any civil servant in the state.
"We are still in dialogue with government over the development and I don't want to preempt our meeting."
In Benue, the promotion was carried out across the cadres of the public service under the direct supervision of the Benue State Civil Service Commission, BSCSC.
Chairman of BSCSC, Mrs. Comfort Agogo, who fielded questions, yesterday, from newsmen in her office, added that the state government plans to embark on a holistic reform of its civil service.


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Mail Order/Online Order Department Open All Year Hours 9 AM to 5 PM, 6 days a week. Closed SundaysPhone:719-395-2422 email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Our retail storefront is located roughly 2 hours southwest of Denver in the heart of the Rockies. We have over 5500 square feet of retail space featuring the largest selection of paddle sport products in Rockies including: whitewater kayaks, paddle boards, and rafts, as well as fishing, recreational, and touring kayaks.
With hundreds of miles of whitewater and numerous lakes within a short drive from our store, we are a convenient stop for paddlers from all over the world looking to experience the best paddling that Colorado has to offer. We're located in the Northern Arkansas River Valley just blocks from the Buena Vista Whitewater Park and minutes away from the famous Arkansas River runs like the Numbers, Lake Creek, Clear Creek, and Browns Canyon as well as the scenic reservoirs Clear Creek and Twin Lakes.
CKS - Main Street maintains a large rental fleet at their Buena Vista Store location including kayaks, rafts, inflatable kayaks, paddle boards, gear and accessories. Rentals are available Spring thru September 15th each year
Requirements: CKS Main Street requires individuals renting equipment for the rivers to have previous paddling or river running experience. The individual renting the equipment assumes all responsibility for their own safety as well as the safe return of all equipment rented. CKS maintains the right to refuse rentals to anyone for any reason. If you are uncertain of your skills CKS STRONGLY recommends taking a lesson from Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center. Lake and flat-water paddlers will be directed to the local resources close to CKS. No paddling experience is required for flat water and or lake paddling rentals..
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Colorado's Rocky Mountains are the birthplace of more major rivers than any other mountain range in the U.S. Colorado's Arkansas River, the most popular river in America, provides a variety of kayaking, SUP and rafting experiences ranging from park and play venues to 1/2 day trips to multi-day trips with camping, easy whitewater for family vacation adventures to challenging extreme adventures in Class IV+ whitewater. Follow the beautiful but unpredictable, wild-to-mild river for 150 miles from the historic town of Leadville, through the Sawatch mountain range and Colorado's tallest mountains, all the way down to Pueblo on the edge of Colorado's plains. On any spring or summer day, numerous private and commercial rafters and kayakers will challenge the churning rapids or glide through the calmer sections of the Arkansas. There are 2 amazing play parks that are open to the public for paddling of all abilities. Both are located in the downtown river park areas of the beautiful mountain towns of Buena Vista and Salida.
Arkansas River visitors also enjoy fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, rock climbing, and even gold panning along the river's shores, deep canyons, broad valleys and towering mountain peaks found within the upper Arkansas River valley.
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Our River Parks: The Upper Arkansas River is home to over 115 miles of whitewater and 2 beautiful whitewater parks.
The Buena Vista Play Park is one of the longest in Colorado with 4 diverse features, dozens of eddies, and class 2 whitewater linking it all together. It is perfect for beginners to experts. Located just Blocks from the CKS store it is a perfect place to demo gear and grab a quick evening surf before dining at one of Buena Vistas new Restaurants. The BV playpark is home to Paddlefest and the BV PRO Rodeo.
The Salida Play Park is one of Colorado's original whitewater parks. It has 2 terrific play features, a permanent slalom course, and is located right next to great hangouts like the Boat House Cantina and Salida Café in the heart of Colorado's largest historic district. Salida is Home to the states largest and longest running whitewater festival FIBARK.
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Lodging: Need a place to stay while kayaking in Colorado?
Ark Valley Vacations - "The Options are Endless in the Heart of the Rockies!" Central Colorado Vacations, Vacation Home Rentals, and Group Vacations for the Arkansas River valley.
Antero Hot Springs - Located in the heart of the fourteeners region, these historic creekside cabins were built in the early 1900's, and renovated in June 2004. These 2 cabins each have private hot spring pools for a one of a kind soaking experience.
Chalk Cliff Hotspring - Chalk Cliffs Hot Spring is a year round vacation rental with a private hot spring pool on 2 acres along Chalk Creek. Situated between Mt. Antero (14,269') and Mt. Princeton (14,197'), Chalk Cliffs Hot Spring offers a unique & intimate experience. Recreation abounds, wildlife is plentiful and the scenery is second to none.
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Whitewater of the Southern Rockies: This guide book is the most current and comprehensive guide to the Arkansas River as well as hundreds of additional runs throughought Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.
Arkansas River Guide: This is an older guide book, but covers all the basics of the put ins/ takeouts, basic descriptions of river sections and rapids
Colorado River and Creeks: This could be the finest river guide written! 280 pages of detailed decriptions and beautiful color photographs make this the complete whitewater resource for Colorado and Northern New Mexico, and Eastern Utah.
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Golda Meir, the future Israeli prime minister, wanted the United States and its allies to bomb Auschwitz, researchers have learned.
Researchers from the David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies found documents in Israeli and American archives that shed light on Meir's support for the unsuccessful campaign by Jewish leaders to persuade the Allied powers to bomb the Nazi death camp.
Meir, then known as Goldie Myerson, was serving at the time as a senior official of the Histadrut, the Jewish labor federation in British Mandate Palestine.
Amid reports of the deportations of Hungarian Jews to Auschwitz, Meir and a Histadrut colleague cabled the labor federation's U.S. representative, Israel Mereminski, on July 29, 1944 saying that the Allied powers must be urged to bomb Auschwitz and the railways used to transport Jews to the camp.
Mereminski replied that he had contacted the U.S. government's War Refugee Board, which conveyed to "competent authorities" their request for the "destruction of gas chambers, crematories, and so forth."
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A fire has displaced a Carbon County family from its home.
The fire broke out around 11 p.m. Monday at a home at 469 Forest St. in Franklin Township.
Crews were able to get the blaze contained by around 2 a.m. Tuesday.
No injuries were reported.
A state police fire marshal will be handling the investigation.
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Landon Global Ltd
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The Netherlands Waste Management Partnership, abbreviated as NWMP, was established in November 2008. The NWMP is a so-called public-private partnership, and comprises the entire chain of companies that work in the waste management sector. The NWMP aims to promote cooperation among companies in the waste management sector and between these companies and the Dutch ...
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As early as 1965, intimus® presented its first shredder: the legendary "electric waste paper bin" intimus® simplex - over one million in use to date. The choice of the brand name intimus® - synonymous with a closely trusted friend - has always been an incentive to provide excellent solutions for perfect information security. And we have always succeeded in this. ...
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About the Voice of the Martyrs
The Voice of the Martyrs is a non-profit, inter-denominational organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide. VOM was founded in 1967 by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who was imprisoned in Communist Romania for 14 years for his faith in Christ. His wife, Sabina, was imprisoned for three years. In the 60s, Richard, Sabina, and their son, Mihai, were ransomed out of Romania and came to the United States. Through their travels, the Wurmbrands spread the message of the atrocities that Christians face in restricted nations, while establishing a network of offices dedicated to assisting the persecuted church. The Voice of the Martyrs continues in this mission around the world today through the following main purposes:
- To encourage and empower Christians to fulfill the Great Commission in areas of the world where they are persecuted for their involvement in propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ. We accomplish this by providing Bibles, literature, radio broadcasts, medical assistance, and other forms of aid.
- To give relief to the families of Christian martyrs in these areas of the world.
- To equip local Christians to love and win to Christ their enemies who are opposed to the gospel in countries where believers are actively persecuted for their Christian witness.
- To undertake projects of encouragement, helping believers rebuild their lives and Christian witness in countries that have formerly suffered Communist oppression.
- To emphasize the fellowship of all believers by informing the world of atrocities committed against Christians and by remembering their courage and faith.
Visit The Voice of the Martyrs' homepage at www.persecution.com.


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Don't Go to Art School, Part 1: The Opening Argument
August 17, 2013 | 6:42 pm
By Joanna Cabot
Read the entire "Don't Go to Art School" series:
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A Facebook friend recently sent me a great little blog post. It's titled, "Don't Go to Art School," and here's an excerpt:
"Artists are neither doctors nor lawyers. We do not, on average, make huge six-figure salaries. We can make livable salaries, certainly. Even comfortable salaries. But we ain't usually making a quarter mil a year. Hate to break it to you. An online debt repayment calculator recommended a salary exceeding $400,000 in order to pay off a RISD education within 10 years.
"Don't do it.
"Don't start your career with debilitating debt.
"Please. I beg you. Think long and hard whether you're willing to pay student loan companies $3000 every single month for the next 10 years.
"You've got other options."
The author of the post then proceeds to lay out exactly what these options are, ranging from materials to buy, subscriptions to subscribe to, online courses to take, videos to watch and so on, all for the purpose of putting together your own DIY "art school" program for about $10,000:
"There. For less than a quarter of the [RISD] tuition you've got yourself a killer education. You've received more quality, focused education than I think you'll find at any art school."
I have to admit that I agree wholeheartedly with this author's message. Student debtis a huge concern for many graduates, and if the programs they're taking don't actually prepare them for a job that can assist them in repay that debt, then what's the point?
There are some programs for which a co-op experience, or qualified instruction by an expert, really may be the only possible path. I know that to be a teacher in my country, Canada, you need to do an accredited program and have a license or you simply won't be allowed to work.
But what about the arts? I love the arts. I loved my English degree and don't have any regrets given the time and place that I (and the world) were in when I took it. But I think things are different now. We're in a more technology-oriented society where, as our artist friend points out,skills matter.
Did I enjoy studying English literature? Yes, I did. But I have to admit, if the children in my life came to me in 18 years and asked me to pay for one for them, it would give me pause. Here's why:
Knowledge has truly become democratized these days. The same PhDs who taught my English degree back in the stone ages of the late-90s now edit Wikipedia pages. Well over half the books I studied for my degree are now available online for free. If my niece or nephew or any of the other children I love really wanted to study literature or art or philosophy, I could put together an absolutely killer reading list for them myself and load them up a Kindle. I could probably even find a book group or study group that would follow right along with them. I could put together an almost-free degree, online, that would rival the one my parents paid thousands of dollars for.
Don't get me wrong: I do still think the humanities have value. But I think that what they don't have any longer is exclusivity. If you want to learn about art and literature, I don't think you need someone with a PhD to teach it to you. So my advice to all my younger friends would be this: Get a degree in something practical. And study the arts yourself.
In the coming week, I'll be sharing with you a detailed plan on how to do just that. Stay tuned!
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The internet has made easier what has always been possible, self-insruction. The downside of that tactic is the absence of verification of learning and the credentialing that results from that. Would you actually pay for the services of an accountant if you were unsure of their qualifications? This is what has kept colleges and universities in business all these years.
This is not an easy nut to crack.
Of course if you can follow your muse without engaging in an expensive paper chase, there's lots of great stuff out there. I am taking an iTunes U course from Penn State called "Art 10″ which is not only free but really quite good. It's only available via the free iTunes U app on a not free iPad.
Okay, Frank—but name me one job where a credentialled degree in English or history or philosophy is really a criteria for entry. I can see why you would need a credentialled accountant, but when would you ever need a credentialled philosopher? Wouldn't it be better to spend your degree money on a practical skill that does require a credential, and then self-study the 'great stuff out there' like you are?
Thank you for your article! I completely agree with the main premises of the article, namely that college debt should be avoided whenever possible and that there are other excellent ways to study the humanities. I also think it's vital that people know that these resources are out there. At the same time, I feel that there are still compelling reasons to study the humanities in a traditional institutional setting.
Firstly, the humanities do teach practical skills and a degree verifies that you have these skills. Although there aren't many instances where you'd need a philosophy credential, there are quite a few jobs that require a bachelors degree and desire a humanities skillset.
Secondly, self-study and guided instruction are simply not the same. To learn in only one way is to deprive oneself of a whole range of experiences. Classroom discussion was always my favorite part of English classes; it enriched the readings in ways that I could not have achieved alone.


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Yes Kevo he said he'll kick Cubs butt.lol.
With all that's going on one would have to make big statement to get noticed, but I don't think McGregor needed any push to do so.
Some people look super/ unstoppable until the comp level rises this will be a good test to see if he can be a top ten and hang with top 5.


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Famed Producer Tim Molyneux to Showcase Songs – Including New WSOP Theme Song – at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino
June 24, 2008 – All In: The Poker Musical will make its world debut in a special one-hour concert format July 4th and 5th at Masquerade Theatre in the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino.
On Thursday, July 3, the first day of the World Series of Poker Main Event, a special preview concert will be held at 7:30 PM for poker VIP's, luminaries and media.
Created by Tim Molyneux, with support from Phil Hellmuth and the World Series of Poker, this is the first poker-themed musical and the first musical to be developed in conjunction with a leading sports brand. Echoing the core values and fabric that makes up poker players, this new genre of entertainment is a first for Las Vegas.
The story of All In: The Poker Musical revolves around the final nine players at the Main Event of the World Series Of Poker and, just like in the real WSOP, these players come from all walks of life. These clearly identifiable characters sing songs that are interlaced with poker analogies, quotes, and situations that also apply to the game of life.
"Through the lyrics of the songs and style of music, we see not only who these final nine players are, but we are able to see ourselves, our families, and our world," said Phil Hellmuth, the 11-time WSOP bracelet winner and international poker icon.
Molyneux is a world-renowned creator of large-scale production shows, including Bite, which celebrates its four-year anniversary on the Las Vegas Strip this August. He has worked with Dolly Parton, Playboy, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and is currently featured on E! Entertainment Television and the Lifetime Channel.
The one-hour concert during the WSOP will feature a live band, showgirls and such Broadway show veterans as Jimmy Lockett (Big River, The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Starlight Express, Cats); Reva Rice (Starlight Express, Smokey Joe's Café, Fosse, Chicago, and Spamalot); and Brandon Nix (We Will Rock You).
The show is fast paced, witty, sexy and fun. Molyneux's music is as varied as the characters themselves with a mix of styles ranging from pop, country, rock, blues, jazz and musical theater.
"The game of poker is metaphor for the game of life," said Jeffrey Pollack, WSOP commissioner. "Now one man's vision and creativity will show us just how close they really are in this special concert."
Hellmuth is a character in the show and has worked closely with Molyneux to help bring the poker player's thinking and attitude to life on stage.
"Tim is known for writing very commercial material that is not only creative but sexy, hip and attainable for the masses, said Hellmuth. "His poker musical sings loudly that poker is for everyone and we are all in this special game and this world together."
"Tim Molyneux has done what others have tried to do by capturing the global phenomena of poker by brilliantly tying it to one of the most powerful forces on earth…music," said renowned poker pro Jennifer Harmon. "Poker is life and Tim shows us this in a very entertaining way."
The WSOP has also chosen one of the songs from All In: The Poker Musical to debut during the Main Event of the 2008 WSOP. "All In: The Poker Musical really captures what the WSOP brand stands for and reminds us all that anyone can win and anyone can win on poker's greatest stage," said Pollack.
All In: The Poker Musical the world's first poker musical. "Our show embraces the spirit of this great city and mixes it with the fun and passion of poker, music, and dance," added Molyneux.
Tickets to "All In, The Poker Musical Concert" start at $29.95 and can be purchased at the Rio Box Office or by calling 702/777-7776 or visit www.riolasvegas.com or www.pokermusical.com
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At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Starkville-Mississippi State University Symphony will fill the Cadence Bank plaza with the sounds of Dixieland.
"Pops on the Plaza" will open the symphony's 44th season under the direction of conductor and music director Michael Brown, head of the MSU Department of Music.
"It's been a long tradition to have 'Pops on the Plaza' be the opening event for the symphony and orchestra to be introduced to the city of Starkville," he said. "It's a wonderful opportunity to have a good time downtown on a nice fall night."
Brown, who has been the symphony's music director for 10 years, said while the annual event has featured different types of music with small group including Jazz bands and bass quartets, Tuesday's event will highlight the sounds and rhythms of Dixieland music.
"We have a new seven-piece group this year called the Barons of Boardtown," he said. "We'll be playing traditional Dixieland music that was made popular during the early part of the Jazz era."
Brown said he has enjoyed rehearsing with the the group in preparation for the event.
"It's just been fantastic and we have some great musicians," he said. "Some of our members are faculty at the university while others include the talented musicians we have in the Starkville community."
The Barons of Boardtown includes: Richard Human, trombone; Sheri Falcone, clarinet; Jason Baker, drums; Jim Beatty, bass; Doug Thomas, tenor saxophone; Myra Wingo, piano; and Brown playing cornet.
Brown said he believes those in attendance Tuesday will find the music selections, including the popular "When the Saints Go Marching In," irresistible.
"It's just fun music because there's nothing too serious about it," he said. "It's lively music and people won't be able to keep their feet still."
Brown said the two-beat, bouncy feeling of Dixieland is different from Jazz music and closer to the style of Ragtime.
"It fits nicely into that niche of American music," he said. "No one can listen to it and not like it because it is so peppy and jumping."
Brown said he hopes for a big turn out for "Pops on the Plaza" and is excited about the symphony's plans for its upcoming season.
"We're always looking forward to our concerts which will be held at First Baptist Church this season because the Bettersworth Auditorium is closed," he said. "For our first children's concert, we'll be holding it in the Rent Audition on the MUW campus which will be the first time we've played outside of Starkville."
Brown said Tuesday's event will feature free soft drinks and popcorn and is hopeful the Starkville community will show up to support its local symphony.
"It's going to be a chance to enjoy this beautiful weather and some nice music," he said. "Tuesday will be a nice evening of enjoying life, music and Starkville."
"Pops on the Plaza" begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Cadence Bank plaza in downtown Starkville.
For more information, visit http://www.starkvillesymphony.org [3] or call 662-325-3070.
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The following is an archive of a post made to our
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So digging up a ~2 year old thread... I recently received an email from
someone at Unitrans telling us that they have space for ads again, and
we're at the top of the wait list.
I think the main difference is that we now have an idea of what our
club's bank balance is (just over $1000 as of the last ledger update
from April 2010: http://lugod.org/devnull/ledger/general_ledger_2010.pdf )
So unless we receive some sponsorship, this will cut our budget in ~1/2.
Some Unitrans stats from this document from 2008:
* 3.4 million annual boardings
* 19,600 on a typical UCD-in-session day
(91% undergrad, 5% grad/faculty/staf, 4% general public)
* 14 bus lines run 600 trips throughout a regular service day
On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 11:12:38AM -0700, Bill Kendrick wrote:
> Looking at:
> http://unitrans.ucdavis.edu/ads/
> (which admittedly mentions 2006-2007 academic year), it seems like
> one can purchase ads on the inside the 43 single-decker Unitrans buses
> that run through town for $675. (For an entire academic year.)
> Alternatively, for $505, we can get the ads in 34 buses.
> (1) Do people think it's a good idea to advertise LUGOD on Unitrans?
> (We'd get a _ton_ of students' eyeballs, so I think so.)
> (2) Can we currently afford this? (Our ledger is extremely out of date,
> so I'll need to check with Henry. That reminds me, we also need to
> bring http://www.lugod.org/devnull/ up to date! :^( )
> (3) Would people be willing to help sponsor this?
> (If we can afford it, sponsorship would help us from draining our funds.
> If we cannot afford it, sponsorship would be the only way we could do it.)
> In the meantime, I'll contact the Unitrans ad people to find out when we'd
> need to get ad content to them, in what size/format), and how much it will
> cost these days.
> -bill!
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