Academic Enrichment

KISSINGER ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

The KACE promotes academic success and excellence by providing a variety of free services for all Anderson University students. The center has individual and group-oriented resources, including self-directed, audio, audio-visual, and computer-assisted instructional support materials. The center focuses on helping all students achieve and/or exceed their academic goals. This assistance may be related to specific courses; to the improvement of skills, including reading, writing, and specific study skill competencies; and to preparing for special exams, such as the Core and Casa. From peer and online tutoring and study groups for virtually all courses to general assistance with reading and study skills, the center staff is eager to help students with their academic goals. In addition, Disability Services for Students is located within the center.

CCCU OFF-CAMPUS STUDY PROGRAM

Anderson University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), an organization of more than 180 colleges and universities. Through this membership, students are eligible to apply for a number of off-campus study programs through their CCCU GlobalEd Program. For more information, visit cccuglobaled.org or contact the University Registrar.

CENTER FOR CAREER AND CALLING

The Center for Career and Calling assists students in selecting a major and/or career path based on individual personalities, skills, abilities, and interests. To prepare for a competitive and rapidly changing job market, students may take advantage of one-on-one coaching appointments, résumé reviews, resources for networking and job search strategies, employer information sessions, career fair opportunities, and the Career and Life Planning class (LART 1200) offered the second half of Semester I. Additional information is available at anderson.edu/career.

CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

The Center for Public Service (CPS) is a unique honors program for exceptional students preparing for careers in public service. Established in 1972 through a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment, CPS helps students prepare for their public service careers through membership in professional organizations, attendance at professional conferences, internships, off-campus study, and connections with public service professionals working in the area of their career interest. CPS Fellows also use the program to develop a public service ethic, increase their awareness of societal needs, and gain firsthand knowledge of their career before graduation. The center’s approach is purposely flexible and individualized. Membership in CPS is highly competitive and based on a comprehensive application process. Students of sophomore standing or above with a GPA of at least 3.40 are eligible to apply. For more information, contact CPS at cps@anderson.edu.

CHICAGO CENTER

Chicago Center semester and summer programs offer the opportunity for students from all majors to live and learn in Chicago while earning credit toward graduation. Three components comprise the program, including an internship in an urban organization, an independent study project that is related to the internship, and a course on urban issues. Students arrange their individualized program in cooperation with the AU campus liaison and Chicago Center staff. While in Chicago, students live and study with individuals from other small Midwest church-affiliated colleges and universities. The campus liaison is a faculty member from the Department of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Family Science.

DEPARTMENTAL HONORS

Students also may earn honors in the departments in which they do their major work. A student must attain a 3.0 GPA in all courses, a 3.5 GPA in all courses taken in a department, and must fulfill the specific departmental requirements. Annually, each department may have at least one student receiving departmental honors; the maximum number receiving honors is approximately 10 percent of the graduates in the department. Departmental and institutional honors are open only to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree and are awarded after all work for the degree is completed.

HONOR SOCIETIES

Anderson University has chosen to participate in a number of national academic honor societies. Students whose academic achievement is sufficiently meritorious will be invited to join an honor society (or societies) based on overall grade point average and academic major. National academic honor society chapters fostering the pursuit of scholarship at AU include the following: • Alpha Chi (top 10% of juniors and seniors maintaining a GPA of 3.7 or higher) • Phi Eta Sigma (freshmen) • Alpha Mu Gamma (modern languages) • Delta Mu Delta (business) • Iota Tau Alpha (athletic training) • Kappa Delta Pi (education) • Kappa Mu Epsilon (mathematics) • Phi Alpha (social work) • Phi Alpha Theta (history) • Pi Kappa Lambda (music) • Pi Sigma Alpha (political science) • Psi Chi (psychology) • Sigma Tau Delta (English) • Sigma Theta Tau (nursing) • Sigma Zeta – Upsilon chapter (mathematics and science)

HONORS STUDY

Honors study at Anderson University varies by department. In general, such study may take the form of advanced placement, institutional credit by examination, special sections in some courses, certain reading courses, tutorials, seminars, and individual study.

In some instances, honors study begins at the freshman and sophomore levels, particularly advanced placement and special sections. Seminars and individual study are usually implemented at the junior and senior levels. Special reading courses and tutorials may be taken at either level.

At any level, the primary purpose of honors study is not acceleration but enrichment in both scope and depth. Students considering honors study should consult their advisors or the university registrar.

For more information on honors study at Anderson University, see the Honors Program section under Courses of Instruction in this catalog.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Anderson University sponsors 20 intercollegiate athletic (10 men’s and 10 women’s) teams within the mission of the university and the NCAA Division III philosophy. Beyond traditional athletics, Anderson University also maintains an esports team, competing in various games. The athletic program is understood as integral to the academic program, with the primary emphasis on the student-athlete. The department of athletics strives to recruit students who meet the academic standards and value the ethos of the university. For more information, visit athletics.anderson.edu or contact the athletic director.

SUMMER STUDY

The summer school program offers students the possibility of attaining a full semester’s credit by participating throughout the entire summer term in a variety of delivery formats (e.g. face-to-face, blended, or online). Generally, summer classes are offered in either two 7-week sessions or one 14-week session.

Also possible in summer are specially arranged courses such as directed studies, TRI-S Global and study abroad programs. These courses are arranged to help students meet educational goals during the summer without requiring an on-campus presence.

The summer school schedule of classes lists course offerings and information about other educational opportunities. Students wanting to enroll in summer classes should contact their academic advisors to determine courses that will fulfill graduation or other requirements. Additionally, students wanting to take summer courses must meet with their financial aid counselors before registering for classes. Students planning coursework elsewhere during the summer should consult the registrar’s office.

TRI-S GLOBAL AND STUDY ABROAD

The TRI-S and Study Abroad Office serves as a resource for students interested in study abroad, international or intercultural internships, or short-term service/learning experiences (TRI-S). The Tri-S and Study Abroad staff maintains and directs a wide range of semester and summer programs focused on developing intercultural competence and assists students in integrating an international or intercultural study experience with their degree program at Anderson University. They also advise students regarding the various aspects of international and intercultural study, including program selection, visas and travel documents, financial aid, safety and security issues, and the transfer of academic credit. Students are encouraged to contact the Tri-S and Study Abroad Office early in their degree program when considering international or intercultural study opportunities.

TRI-S (Study, Serve, and Share), short-term study abroad opportunities, seeks to expand the college campus into the world and open challenging and stimulating cross-cultural encounters through international and intercultural learning and service opportunities. Nearly 300 individuals annually volunteer to build, repair, paint, teach, counsel, research, sing, or provide nursing services in Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. These experiences are intensified as students work and/or live with individuals of different cultures. Tri-S programs are offered in the summer, during the international opportunity between semesters, or during spring break week.