Laurel university

Level One Appeal – Student Life Sub-Committee

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  If the grievant has decided that a disciplinary action imposed by the Student Services Committee in a “Closed Hearing” or an “Open Hearing” was inappropriate, he/she must indicate in writing a request to appeal the decision of the Student Services Committee within 24 hours of receipt of the committee’s decision.
  
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  If the grievant requests an appeal of the Student Services Committee’s decision, the Assistant Dean for Student Services must convene the Student Life Sub-Committee to hear the appeal within one week of the request for an appeal.
  
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  The Student Life Sub-Committee will be composed of he following members, of which alternates will be chosen in the event of a scheduling conflict:
  
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  The President of the Student Council
  
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  Two representative of the student body that are connected with the case
  
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  One member of the University faculty
  
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  One member of the University staff
  
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  Two alumni of the University, one of which will serve as sub-committee chair
  
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  The grievant and the aggrieved party may present two witnesses, but testimony will not be allowed to exceed 30 minutes per side.
  
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  Recorders will be used during the proceedings, but not during Committee deliberations.
  
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  Upon completion of the testimony and the questioning of witnesses, members of the Student Life Sub-Committee will deliberate in private, formulating a decision by simple majority.
  
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  The Committee Chair must complete the “Record of Appeal Proceedings Form” (RAP-1) and present the form to the Assistant Dean for Student Services at the conclusion of the meeting.
  
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  Findings of the Student Life Sub-Committee will be presented to the Assistant Dean for Student Services, who will present the decision of the sub-committee in writing to the grievant and the aggrieved party within 24 hours of the sub-committee’s final decision.
  
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  Upon receipt of the written decision of the Student Life Sub-Committee, the grievant must indicate in writing his/her intent either to accept the disciplinary action of the Student Life Sub-Committee or to appeal the decision of the sub-committee to the next level of appeal; the decision of the grievant must be submitted in writing to the Assistant Dean for Student Services within 24 hours after receipt of the sub-committee’s decision.
  
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  If a student decides to accept the required disciplinary action imposed by the Student Life Sub-Committee, that disciplinary action will become effective immediately, unless otherwise noted, and the grievant will forfeit all right of further appeal.
  

Level Two Appeal – Vice President for Academic Affairs

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  Upon written notification by the grievant of desire to appeal the disciplinary action imposed by the Student Life Sub-Committee, the Assistant Dean for Student Services will contact the Vice President for Academic Affairs within 24 hours of the appeal.
  
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  If the Vice President for Academic Affairs is unavailable, he/she will appoint a designated representative to hear the appeal.
  
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  The Vice President for Academic Affairs, or his/her representative, will meet with the grievant in private consultation for a time period of approximately 30 minutes, during which time the grievant will present his/her case.
  
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  Following testimony by the grievant, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, or his/her representative, will review all transcripts of previous proceedings.
  
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  The Vice President for Academic Affairs, or his/her representative, will render a decision in the case based solely upon the testimony of the student and the review of transcripts from previous proceedings and will notify the Assistant Dean for Student Services of his/her decision on the appeal.
  
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  The Assistant Dean for Student Services will present in writing to the grievant the decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs within 24 hours.
  
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  Upon receipt of the written decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the grievant must indicate in writing his/her intent either to accept the disciplinary action of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or to appeal the decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs to the next level of appeal; the decision of the grievant must be submitted in writing to the Assistant Dean for Student Services within 24 hours after receipt of the sub-committee’s decision.
  
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  If a student decides to accept the required disciplinary action imposed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, that disciplinary action will become effective immediately, unless otherwise noted, and the grievant will forfeit all right of further appeal.
  

Level Three – The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees

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  Upon written notification by the grievant of desire to appeal the disciplinary action imposed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will contact the University President who will coordinate with the Executive Committee of the University’s Board of Trustees within 24 hours of the appeal.
  
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  The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees will convene a hearing within one week of the notification of the appeal.
  
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  The grievant will present his/her testimony to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees and answer questions during a time period of approximately 30 minutes.
  
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  The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees will review all transcripts of previous meetings hearings.
  
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  The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees will render a decision in the case based solely upon the testimony of the student and the review of transcripts from previous proceedings and will notify the Assistant Dean for Student Services of his/her decision on the appeal.
  
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  The Assistant Dean for Student Services will present in writing to the grievant the decision of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees within 24 hours.
  
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  Upon receipt of the written decision of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, the grievant must indicate in writing his/her intent either to accept the disciplinary action of the Executive Committee or to withdraw from Laurel University; the decision of the grievant must be submitted in writing to the Assistant Dean for Student Services within 24 hours after receipt of the Executive Committee’s decision.
  
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  If a student decides to accept the required disciplinary action imposed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, that disciplinary action will become effective immediately, unless otherwise noted; no further appeal is available to the grievant.
  
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  A record of appeal proceedings will be maintained in the student’s permanent record. If the grievant should decide to notify Laurel University’s accrediting association, the grievant should address a letter of protest to the following address.
  

NOTE: The Accrediting Association of Higher Biblical Education does not act as an appellate body.

Accrediting Association of Higher Biblical Education

5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130

Orlando, FL  32822


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. Jody Allen

Emeritus

Executive Vice President

Specific Corporation, Greensboro, NC
Mrs. Heather Bowers Cross

Senior Vice President Market Executive

Carolina Bank, High Point, NC
Dr. Brent Burdick

Missions Representative

Regional Field Director

OMS, Charlotte, NC

Ms. Dawna Compton

Divisional Human Resources Manager

Republic Services, Winston-Salem, NC
Steve Condon

President,

Laurel University, High Point, NC
Mr. Derrick Duggins

Sales and Marketing

Carolina Recording Systems, LLC, Charlotte, NC
Mr. Mark Harris

Dean, High Point Campus

Guilford Technical Community College,

Greensboro, NC

Mr. Harvey Lowd

Owner

HLL Consulting, High Point, NC


Dr. Lory Morrow

Superintendent

Davidson County Schools, Lexington, NC
Mrs. Rachel Moss Gauldin

Chief Operating Officer and Acting President

High Point Chamber of Commerce, High Point, NC
Mr. David Ozmore

President/Chief Executive Officer

YMCA of High Point, High Point, NC
Mrs. Mena Parrish

General Manager

J.H. Adams Inn, High Point, NC
Mr. Kenneth Rowe

Retired Chairman of Business Technologies

Guilford Technical Community College,

Greensboro, NC

Dr. Gary Royals

Metro District Superintendent

United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC
Bonita Sherrod

Chief Financial Officer

Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, Greensboro, NC



ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Steve Condon, BS, MS, EdS, PhD

President

Emily Littlefield, CPA

Vice President of Finance and Instruction

Kathy Cutrell, BA

Executive Administrative Assistant

Director of Human Resources

Advancement Assistant

University Cashier
Craig Golding, BS

Women’s Soccer Coach

Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Mary Kate Hancock, BA

Assistant Director of Student Services & Communications

April Lindsey, BA, MLS

Director of Library Services

Alumni Coordinator
Greg Workman, BA

Registrar/Bookstore Manager

ABHE Solutions Administrator


FACULTY

Allen, Owen

Professor of Management

Dean, School of Management

LLB, LaSalle University Law School; AS, University of the State of New York; BS, University of the State of New York; MA, California State University; Certified Speaking Professional; Certified Management Consultant; PhD, Union Graduate School of Union University; Post-Graduate work, Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, England. 1993

Coats, Christi Anna

Assistant Professor of Social Work

BSW, Ball State University; MSW, Indiana University. 2009

Condon, Steve

President

Professor of Education

BS, Boston State College; MS, Florida State University; Ed.S., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Mississippi; Post-Doctoral Research, Harvard University, 1999

Cutrell, Marc

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

BA, John Wesley College; MTS, Houston Graduate School of Theology; MA, Houston Graduate School of Theology; MA, American Public University. 2005

Dunn, Willard Wayne

Associate Professor of Christian Counseling

BA, Mount Union College; BM, Houghton College; Med, University of Cincinnati; MA, University of Cincinnati; Certificate of Advanced Study in Counseling, University of Cincinnati; PhD, Regent University. 2005

Ellis-Smith, Marsha

Associate Professor Bible/Theology

BS, Ouachita Baptist University; MDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 2007

Lindsey, April

Associate Professor

AB, Asbury College; MLS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 1977

Lindsey, John L.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dean, John Wesley College of Divinity

AB, Vennard College; Graduate studies, American Institute of Holy Land Studies; MAR, Asbury Theological Seminary; ThM, Duke University; EdD, University of North Carolina Greensboro. 1976

Putnam, Marc

Professor of History

BA, Wheaton College; MA, Indiana State University; MDiv, Duke University, DMin., Gordon-Conwell Seminary. 2010

Renfroe, Dennis

Professor of Music, Bible and Theology

AA, Kentucky Mountain Bible College; BM, North Carolina School of the Arts; MMEd, Northeast Louisiana University; PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 1992

Scott, Theo

Associate Professor of English & Communications

BA, Hampton University; MA, Central Michigan University; MS, Indiana State University. 1998

Selleck, Ronald

Professor of Church History and Philosophy

BS, University of Texas at Arlington; MDiv., Earlham School of Religion; PhD, University of Chicago. 1993

Somers, Stephen

Associate Professor of Christian Ministry

BA, Asbury College; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; Graduate studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Certificate in Instructional Design for Online Learning, Capella University. 1988

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Craft, Sharon

BS, Greensboro College; MEd, High Point University, 2010

Donley, Brian

BA, Vennard College; MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary; MTh, Princeton Theological Seminary; DMin, Drew University. 1987

Farlow, Donald

BA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MEd, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 1972

Flinchum, Phillip

BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MBA, Emory University. 2009

Harris, Otto

BS, NCA&T State University; MDiv, Hood Theological Seminary. 1994

Kelley, Anne

BS, Clemson University; MRE, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; MDiv, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; DMin, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. 2007

Kingsbury, Nathaniel

BS, Indiana Wesleyan Unviersity; MMin, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2008

Ledbetter, Michelle

BS, Greenville College; MEd Administration, Liberty University. 2008

Lindsey, Leroy E., Jr.

BA, Vennard College; BME, Drake University; MAR, Wesley Biblical Seminary; MA, Western Kentucky University; MPhill, Drew University; PhD, Drew University. 2004

Luff, Karl

BA, John Wesley College; MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary; MTh, Asbury Theological Seminary; DMiss, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

McMillion, Rebecca

BS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 2006

Mercadante, David

BA, John Wesley College; BA, High Point University, MDiv., Wake Forest University. 2008

Nickens, Mark

BA, Wingate University; MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. 2009

Nicklow, Perry

BS, Liberty University; MA, Grace Seminary; PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 2003

Shoe, Christine

BA, High Point University; MS, High Point University; PhD (candidate), Capella University. 2009

Wolfe, Misty

BS, Math, High Point University; BS, Biology, High Point University;

MS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 2007
Yevin, Bernie

BS, Eastern Illinois University; MBA, Eastern Illinois University, 1972

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BU521 - Management Information Systems- MIS (3 hrs.)

This course will investigate issues relevant to effectively managing Information Technology (IT). The functions of an information systems organization will provide the basis for exploring challenges facing Management Information Systems (MIS) managers and e-Business (electronic business). Management of the fast and ever-changing Information Systems (IS) environment will be a recurring theme.

BU522 - Organizational Finance (3 hrs.)

This course provides the student the knowledge and skills needed to manage company finances.  Beginning with a brief review of financial principles, it moves quickly into the complexities of financing exports, imports, and direct foreign investment. Primary topics include the nature or behavior of foreign exchange rates and managing the impacts of exchange rates on short-term and long-term international business activities and performance objectives.

BU612 - Organizational Business Culture (3 hrs.)

This course gives attention to the knowledge and skills needed to manage a multinational, multicultural business.  The focus of the course is on understanding how cultural differences can affect the marketing and delivery of products and services, and the interaction of company employees with one another, customers, suppliers and government representatives.  Delivered in a professor-supervised, self-directed virtual-reality on-the-job context, this course relies on observation, explanation, application, mentoring, testing and contextualization to maximize professional competencies. The student learns from classic and contemporary readings, case studies, peers, and practicing managers.

BU621 - Contemporary Economic Issues (3 hrs.)

This course is a survey of basic economic principles. Topics include nature and functioning of American capitalism, the socialist alternative, big business and competition, the role of money, inflation and deflation, the economic system and environmental problems, the economy of the city, the ghetto and other urban problems, and the United States and international economy.

BU641 - International Business (3 hrs.)

This course gives attention to the knowledge and skills needed to grow and sustain performance in an international business organization, whether a full company, a department, division or other strategic business unit within an existing organization. It addresses the common international business functions of market analysis, exporting, sourcing, direct foreign investment, and cross-cultural management.

BU644 - Human Resources- Employment Law (3 hrs.)

This course examines the legal risks involved in national and international organizations today, especially as these risks relate to technology, patents, copyrights, product liabilities, employment law, and related legal fields; including an examination of how sound decision-making occurs in these environments.

BU645 - Capital and Endowment Campaigns (3 hrs.)

This course applies the principles of management, finance, and law to the creation, planning, and execution of feasibility studies for fund-raising campaigns in non-profit organizations; and also offers guidelines and procedures for initiating and managing those fund-raising campaigns when implemented.

BU650 - Board Leadership and Management (3 hrs.)

This course is a preparation for, and an examination of, the techniques and principles needed to staff a board of directors, including; the nature, purpose, history, definition, and models of non-profit governance. The course examines the process, structure, and techniques that create effective board functioning; the dynamics of board and staff relationships, including conflict resolution and the principles of teamwork; and the principles involved in the management of volunteer board members.

BU680 - Leadership and Human Behavior (3 hrs.)

This course on leadership builds a case for leadership as seeking knowable impacts through proven practices, that is, leadership is not seen as a mystery “art” with a secret language and magical acts or a special character-based possession of only a few chosen special people. Rather, effective leadership is available to all those who are willing to study and apply effective practices in the pursuit of essential goals, and to continually learn from their experience. This course is designed with the belief that informed decisions can lead to effective actions: in short, ideas have impact. The course combines examination of some of the latest insights into leadership effectiveness with application of those insights at the individual, interpersonal and institutional levels. Students will be challenged to be wise leaders.

CM311 – Contemporary Christian Ministry (3 hrs.) – Bearing in mind that every age has its challenges, this course overviews the special challenges for contemporary Christian ministry, and how the resources of Christian faith can be brought to bear amidst those challenges.

CM312 – Teaching Methods for Ministry (3 hrs.) – This course will provide training in effective methods for biblical, theological, and practical teaching in the church and without. Students will also learn and demonstrate a variety of ministry skills including conducting worship, funerals, weddings, and preaching.

CM315 – Philosophy of Christian Education (3 hrs.) – The student will learn fundamental concepts of the philosophy of Christian education from sources including the Bible, influential and significant figures in the history of education, and contemporary theories of learning.

CM358– Retreat and Camp Ministry -- This course explores the age appropriate activities and events used in a camping or retreat setting to reach campers with the gospel. Management skill and ability to work with volunteers and parents are essential for this course.

CM389 – Practicum (3 hrs.) – The purpose of this practicum is to give the prospective minister first-hand experience in a selected Christian ministry (i.e. Children, Youth, Family/Adult, etc.). Under the supervision of a professional minister, the student will be exposed to and observe the philosophy, procedure, personnel, planning, and day-to-day operations of the selected ministry. The practicum will involve a minimum of ten (10) hours per week for a fifteen (15) week period and include no less than ten (10) hours of personal reflection with the supervising minister and/or the course instructor.

CM414 – Discipleship Development of the Family -- This is a study of the relationship of the Church to the home in the joint enterprise of strengthening the family, nurturing children, and bringing them to mature discipleship. Special attention is given to the threats and needs of the family.

CM499 – Internship (3 hrs.) – This course is designed to build upon and continue CM389. The internship provides practice of a specified Christian ministry: Children, Youth, Family/Adult, etc., including ten (10) hours per week for a fifteen (15)-week duration of actual field experience under staff supervision with the opportunity for evaluation, feedback and improvement in skills. The internship is for junior and senior Christian Ministry majors only.

COU321 Living and Working in Cross Cultural Environments (3 hrs.) – This course examines the life and work of those who work in other cultures. The student will also critique the candidate qualifications of various organizations as to the appropriateness of their process and whether it is sufficient to verify an applicant’s ability to work effectively in another culture.

ED215 - Developing a Philosophy of Christian School Education (3 hrs.)

This course is a survey of the historical and philosophical foundations of Christian Education with special attention given to the Christian school movement. Prerequisite for all ED courses above 220

ED303 - Educational Psychology (3 hrs.)

Students explore learning from perspectives of behavioral, cognitive, and human psychology, centering on topics such as developmental stages, intelligence, culture, mainstreaming, motivation, evaluation, and classroom discipline with focus divided between learners as individuals as a part of a group.

ED305 - Exceptional Children/Teaching Children with Disabilities - This course is a study of the characteristics of exceptional persons and the etiologies of some disabilities. This course discusses the roles of the family and community agencies, with special emphasis on the church and the role of public education in the lives of persons with disabilities.
ED304 - Management of Learning and Behavior in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms (3 hrs.) - This course is an in-depth study of classroom management principles for elementary teachers including proactive strategies, teaching new behaviors, strengthening existing behaviors, and reducing or eliminating undesirable behaviors. Students will learn how to observe behavior, collect data, and use it in decision-making, developing programs for behavioral change, and counseling with parents and students with an emphasis on the methods of monitoring learning for individuals and classrooms.
ED216 - Methods & Materials in Elementary Education (3 hrs.)

This course is a survey of instructional methods and materials including learning process units and lesson planning, diagnostic and perspective procedure, and evaluation techniques giving special attention to applying these principles to the social studies, science, and language arts areas of the curriculum. Prerequisite for all ED courses above 220

ED306 - Introduction to Technology in the Classroom - This course introduces students to the use of educational technology in the classroom, including current hardware and software.
ED401 - Teaching Math in Elementary Education (3 hrs.)

The course focuses on current trends, strategies, and materials for teaching mathematics in elementary grades placing emphasis on the Mathematics Standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

ED402 - Teaching Reading and Writing in Elementary Education (3 hrs.)

Focus on a holistic view of literary development from the integration of reading, writing instruction, and the arts throughout the elementary curriculum with emphasis placed on the objectives, developmental skills, material, techniques, and the processes of assessing, diagnosing, and correcting reading and writing.

ED 403 - Secondary Teaching Methods - This course introduces students to the principles of curriculum development and secondary methods of instruction such as designing lesson plans, understanding middle and high school philosophies, and writing standards-based objectives or outcomes.
EN101 – English Composition I (3 hrs.) – This course is an introduction to written communication where the student will develop writing skills through an emphasis on English grammar. The student will focus on word usage and spelling, sentence structure, paragraph composition, and proper grammar in writing short essays.
EN102 – English Composition II (3 hrs.) – This course teaches students how to write clearly and effectively by requiring the student to go through the process of planning, writing, and rewriting. The student will develop composition skills through writing expository, descriptive, personal, and persuasive essays. The student also will learn techniques of investigative writing by writing a research paper.
EN214 – Literature of C.S. Lewis (3 hrs.) – The course will explore the life of and literature produced by C.S. Lewis in order to gain perception into his theology through the various genres of his writing, and the principles that make his writings meaningful nearly forty years after his death. Prerequisite: EN 102
EN218 – Devotional Literature (3 hrs.) – The student will study a compilation of religious authors and cultural traditions from the 1st century to the 20th century including Augustine, Bernard of Clairvaux, Luther, Fox, Wesley, Woolman, Kierkegaard and Bonhoeffer.