Carthage College Viewbook | 2020-19

2,600

more than

27% from

historically underrepresented minorities

RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

FULL-TIME STUDENTS IN AN 17 STUDENTS AVERAGE CLASS

more than

90%

90%

100% of classes

50+ areas of study

taught by faculty (not TAs)

Full list on back cover

OF OUR NEWEST GRADS REPORT THEY’VE SECURED A JOB OR ARE CONTINUING THEIR STUDIES

#5 IN MOST INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS

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AMONG MIDWEST REGIONAL COLLEGES

BEST UNDERGRADUATE #6 IN TEACHING *

#15

OVERALL*

*(U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – 2020)

Peacefully nestled in

the heart of it all

Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Carthage shares the Lake Michigan shore with two lively

neighbors: chicago and milwaukee.

It’s OK to stare — we never get tired of the view, either.

Milwaukee

Of the Fortune 500 companies, carthage 39 are Chicago headquartered between chicago and milwaukee

2,300 FEET OF LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE

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reasons to love our location

natural beauty Our Great Lake is a built-in stress reliever, research lab, air conditioner, and artist’s muse.

more natural beauty Trees cover our 80+ acre campus, an officially designated arboretum.

shiny facilities In recent years, we’ve invested $250M in the places where you’ll learn, experiment, live, eat, and work out.

our city From farmers’ markets to bike trails, Kenosha has plenty to fill your weekends.

day trips When the bright lights call, you’ll find great food, music, art, and pro sports within an hour’s drive.

transit options The Metra train runs from Chicago to Kenosha, with stops in between.

For longer trips, fly out of MKE or ORD.

internships and jobs Pick from a long list of employers like Abbott Laboratories, Uline, and SC Johnson.

one road Taking Campus Drive to class each day, you’ll pass a surprising number of familiar faces.

6,518 TREES

“Going into my freshman year, I had no idea how attached I would become to the lake, to the beautiful campus, and to all the people.”

– SAGE O’BRIEN ’20

LOCATION

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ways to embrace your impatience

Why drift along while you pay your dues? Dive right in at Carthage:

new play initiative Each year, Carthage theatre students work with an acclaimed writer to stage an original production.

The Ultimate Cross-Training

in-house agency The student-run Velocity Consulting works with business and nonprofit clients.

electron microscope Freshmen in our biology intro course use equipment that larger universities keep off limits till grad school.

classroom hours Even before student teaching, elementary education majors spend about 400 hours in classrooms (450+ with urban ed minor).

flying high with NASA Want to be an astronaut? Join the club. And we mean that literally.

For more than a decade, Carthage’s Microgravity Team, led by physics professor Kevin Crosby, has partnered with NASA and commercial aerospace firms to solve problems in space.

Every year, members fly with a Carthage payload aboard a zero-gravity aircraft, going weightless as they test technology key to returning astronauts to the moon. Last year, for the third time, Carthage’s Modal Propellant Gauging technology was selected for flight aboard a Blue Origin rocket. Next stop: The International Space Station in 2023.

Carthage is the lead institution for the NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, which supports students through scholarships, research opportunities, and NASA internships around the country. Eight Carthage students have been awarded highly competitive NASA Center internships in just the past two years.

We encourage students to cultivate all of their distinct interests. Just ask Megan Janiak ’20: • Physics major (switched from chemistry) • NASA-affiliated researcher (9 zero-g flights) • Lab assistant (paid campus job) • Violist with Carthage Philharmonic • Lambda Kappa music fraternity president • Traveled to Greece on J-Term study tour • Intern with Boeing (Kennedy Space Center) • Hired full time by Epic Systems Corp.

“the mpg project began as a small collaboration many years ago. It has been a delight to see it grow to become a national program and the launching pad for a number of students’ careers in space.” — PROF. KEVIN CROSBY

Knowledge with

a lifetime warranty

a carthage education digs deep into your major and stretches across a wide cross-section of topics to equip you for whatever this increasingly fluid and interconnected world throws at you.

elective:

36 credits

core:

62 credits major:

40 credits

the carthage plan: 138 credits to graduate ( but there’s much more to a Carthage degree than a checklist)

ACADEMICS

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sources of support on campus

your advisors In our holistic approach, an advising team guides you in shaping both academic and career plans and will help you navigate your college experience.

Career Specialists

your peer coach

Student Success Advisors

A returning student attached to your transition-to-college course can share tips and make personal connections.

writing center From topic to final draft, a highly trained student fellow can guide you through a challenging paper.

Faculty Advisors

tutoring center Make sense of complex coursework and improve your study habits through our tutoring options.

residence hall staff Plan to live on campus? Your RA and hall director are a door knock or call away.

health & counseling center Experienced professionals can help you maintain physical, mental, and emotional health.

learning accessibility services Based on needs, we can provide accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

title ix coordinator Carthage is committed to an environment free of gender-based discrimination and sexual violence.

center for student success Besides assisting all new students, the center offers targeted support for those with distinct needs: First-generation International Students of color Student-athletes Veterans

Commuters Undecided on major Differently abled Undocumented LGBTQ+

Named one of the best midwestern colleges (The Princeton Review 2020)

“Carthage welcomed me with open arms and created an environment in which I felt safe, empowered, and cared about.”

– HALEY AICHHOLZER ’21

A support system

many layers deep You can’t measure it in megapixels or decibels, but our professors’ passion for teaching is easy to spot. When class ends and she refuses to leave until you get it, or when his lunch break becomes your mock interview. And you’ll

find plenty more carthaginians ready to help.

SUPPORT

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ways to study abroad

a few weeks Our popular J-Term study tours convert book learning to 3-D, with groups fanning out to a dozen or more global destinations each year.

a semester (or more) All modern language majors study abroad for an extended period, but all students have that option through our affiliated partners.

Or take an academic stay-cation Skip the luggage altogether. From piracy to rock climbing, quirky J-Term classes on campus have sparked hidden passions.

The world awaits.

choose your next adventure.

Spending time in another country frames classroom discussions in a blindingly new light.

You get to know the people, what they value, and how their worldview differs from yours.

carthage students consistently return transformed by their study abroad.

#3

NATIONALLY FOR PARTICIPATION IN SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD (IIE Open Doors report)

ANTARCTICA the only continent where our students haven’t studied

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#MyJobInSixPics Originally a music major, tessa rundle ’16 changed her major to physics, joined Carthage’s space sciences program, and soon had more time in zero-g than any student who had flown before her. Today, she designs the next generation of NASA spacesuits that astronauts eventually could use in spacewalks on missions to the moon or Mars.

See other alumni submissions:

carthage.edu/six-pics

Your guided pathway to

a degree that delivers

designed exclusively for carthage students, The Aspire Program™ merges traditional career development with leadership, entrepreneurship, and creativity. We spread the tasks across four years to gently nudge you along toward a great job and, even better, a rewarding life.

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key elements of the program

specialized coaching We’ll assign you a career specialist with industry knowledge and connections.

hands-on learning Funding supports internships, research, and other valuable forms of experiential learning.

mentoring Get paired with a successful Carthage graduate who’s walked in your shoes.

professional conference Attend topical presentations by accomplished alumni at The Aspire Conference.

automatic enrollment Every new student goes through the program, and there’s no extra cost.

Ramp to the Real World

These are just a few of the prominent employers that have hosted Carthage interns:

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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ncaa d-iii sports

men’s

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field (indoor and outdoor) Volleyball Wrestling

women’s Basketball Bowling Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field (indoor and outdoor) Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling

30%

OF STUDENTS COMPETE IN NCAA D-III ATHLETICS

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INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Those trophies in our well-stocked case don’t come easily. Carthage’s NCAA Division III teams test their limits in conference play and the national arena.

Here, student-athletes have proven that, if you’re motivated, it’s possible to balance a sport with

even our most rigorous majors.

Be a clutch performer

on the big stage

A World-Caliber Choir The Carthage Choir won both the folk and classical categories at the 2019 Spittal International Choir Competition in Austria, a feat only four other U.S. entrants in the event’s 56 years have matched.

59%

OF ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS ARE NON-MUSIC MAJORS

In Carthage’s flourishing fine arts scene, emerging artists stretch their abilities in challenging courses and team with renowned professionals to showcase

200+

ARTS AND PERFORMANCE EVENTS ON CAMPUS EACH YEAR

those talents on our stages and in our galleries.

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Extracurriculars? Sure,

order extra.

Besides a backpack, students bring years of accumulated interests, values, and cultural traditions to college. We encourage you to share

those and squeeze in some new ones. Outside of class, you get to decide how your day is structured.

25 QUESTIONS

on housing survey to identify a compatible roommate

BINGO

sessions draw an average of 385 students

1 BAZILLION*

coats of paint on Kissing Rock, a Carthage tradition *estimated

8 Your Second Home residents Carthage is a residential college at its core, and that means more than having a place to sleep. We believe there’s plenty to learn from roommates, floormates, and simply learning to live on your own.

ways to divide your free time

join student orgs From fraternities to frisbee, 130+ clubs and organizations let you pick new passions and grow as a leader.

attend cab events Whether it’s a movie, a comedian, or Pizza-Palooza, the student-run Carthage Activities Board usually has something going.

explore your faith Lutheran by roots, Carthage welcomes students from any belief system with interfaith programs and service projects.

stay fit Work out, play intramurals, or take a fitness class at the TARC. Outside, connect to a 14-mile bike trail right from campus.

Traditional Housing: First-year residential students typically live in one of our four traditional residence halls, which primarily offer two-person rooms and communal bathrooms — with some other layouts available. All have a welcoming atmosphere, but each has a distinct personality: Denhart

Madrigrano

Johnson

Tarble (all-female)

Suite-Style Housing: Sophomores and above can request one of our newer residential options, which feature suites with private bathrooms for two or four students: Oaks Village The Tower

commuters Of course, living on campus doesn’t make sense for everyone.

New students who live within 30 miles or meet other criteria can request to opt out of Carthage housing. Commuters can get much of the full college experience by using the facilities, joining clubs, using meal points at campus eateries, and introducing friends to local hotspots. In Student Government, two seats are allotted to commuters to ensure they have a voice.

work on campus More than a paycheck, we treat a campus job as part of that student’s career development sequence.

volunteer Contribute your time and talent toward needs in the community. No car? Take the Carthage Cares service shuttle.

fuel up Order your usual at Starbucks, swing by Lentz Hall for a grab-and-go meal, and meet friends for dinner at the south end.

hang out Play pool for bragging rights at the “Stu” or gather in the common areas of The Tower, built in 2018.

picture yourself at home.

Want to sample a slice of campus life before visiting? Check out MyCarthage, a student-controlled Instagram account.

MyCarthage

STUDENT LIFE

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TONS

of scholarships available

merit scholarships

Based on grades, students can automatically receive merit scholarships when they’re admitted.

competitive scholarships Each year, Carthage awards more than $2 million in competitions for scholarships like these, which cover up to four years as long as you meet annual renewal criteria:

Presidential Scholarship Program (up to 35) • Range from $20,000 per year to full tuition • Open to all incoming students Business Scholarships (3) • One covers full tuition, two cover $20,000 per year •O pen to students who intend to major in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Management

DEIL Fellowships (up to 15) • Each covers $2,500 per year •O pen to students with strong leadership potential and commitment to diversity through campus activities

Fine Arts Scholarships (varies) • Range from $500 to $13,000 per year •O pen to students interested in Art Education, Art History, Communication, Dance, Film and New Media, Graphic Design, Music, Music Theatre, Photography, Public Relations, Studio Art, or Theatre

See our incredible

shrinking price tag

To give students like you a clearer picture of the cost to attend Carthage, we recently made the most significant tuition reduction in Wisconsin. And more than

90% of our students receive scholarships and grants that don’t need to be repaid, keeping a powerful Carthage education well within your reach.

Kenosha Scholarships (8) • Each covers full tuition • Open to students who are Kenosha city residents Math / Science Scholarships (3) • One covers full tuition, two cover $20,000 per year •O pen to students who intend to major in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Science, Geoscience, Mathematics, Neuroscience, or Physics.

Modern Languages Scholarships (up to 10) • T wo cover $20,000 per year in each of

these languages: • Chinese (major/minor) • French (major/minor) • German (major/minor) • Japanese (major/minor) • Spanish (major)

OUR ADDED VALUE $0 EXTRA COST FOR PERKS LIKE: The Aspire Program on-campus J-Term courses academic support services printing up to 1,600 B+W pages/year using the Semler Fitness Center

for more information

riding the trolley downtown

Web: carthage.edu/scholarships Email: admissions@carthage.edu Phone: 800-351-4058

the sound of the waves

Carthage participates in federal and state education assistance programs and offers student employment.

admission to home games tickets to most performances a guarantee to graduate in four years (carthage.edu/guarantee)