King College Viewbook

V I E W B O O K

b e g i n s

Joanna Morales, ‘10

h e r e

| Bristol, Va.

• Technical & Professional Communication major • Hopes to be a public relations specialist for a sports team • Likes to talk so much her speech professor made her a speech tutor • Best known as the loud crazy girl who works for the men’s soccer team

challenge what you know, not what you remember...

Studies abroad, class trips, and missions that introduce you to new cultures, people, and languages...

Faculty that

A campus atmosphere that allows you to question others and

discover yourself...

knowledge Someone once said

without experience is just

information. At King, we take that sentiment very seriously.

learning We believe

happens when you go

“Friends you make while in college are the people you can count on for anything.�

looking for the answers.

journey

Everything we do is geared to a

of learning. Your quest

for knowledge begins here.

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k n o w l e d g e

Professor Annie Remillard with students after class

You never know what path your life and career may take. So at King, we help you and insight to evaluate the road ahead. Your academic advisor will help you for achieving your goals.

develop awareness

four-year plan

develop a

Select from more than 80 academic programs, including “hot” career fields such as forensic science, neuroscience, digital media, and sports management. the capstone project Your time at King will culminate with our distinctive senior capstone course, which brings together students from different disciplines. As a group, you’ll contemplate and debate issues related to current events.

This will be a fun opportunity to share the perspectives and experiences you’ve gained over the past four years with a group of your peers.

undergraduate research Whenever possible, King faculty involve their students in exciting, forwardthinking research activities.

• Study the solar orbits of asteroids and a star cluster of astrophysical interest • Engage in frontline research into the effect of pesticides on human biology • Map the growth and life-cycle of algae and other single-celled organisms in local wetlands Dr. Ray Bloomer in the Burke Observatory

your personal tour guides

high distinctions

The faculty will be there to guide you throughout your educational excursion. They are a dedicated group holding

in their

respective fields. They each have exceptional professional—as well as personal— experiences to share.

Don’t be surprised when your professor provides his or her home and cell phone

find

numbers. Yes, they’re that eager to assist and advise. Their approach to teaching relies

the answers

not so much on memorization and testing, as on challenging you to for yourself.

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Alem Mengesha, ‘09

| Grundy, Va.

• Business Management major

• An entrepreneur at heart, he aspires to one day start his own business • Has become business savvy through part-time employment as a sales consultant and as president of King’s SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) • Is learning the value of meeting new people

experience D.C.

think explore

Learn to

for yourself with

a first year class trip to Washington D.C. You’ll

the nation’s capital

city and careers that interest you during your first month as a King College student.

As you begin this journey, don’t be afraid to

student liaison

ask for guidance along the way. You will have a

to lend

support with questions related to registration

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and records, student affairs, billing, financial

help

aid, and information technology. If you need with schedule changes, housing,

payment plans, or even network account creation throughout the year, your student liaison is there to offer assistance.

In addition to working with your student

major

liaison during your entire time at King College,

advisor

you will also work with your

. Your major advisor will offer

guidance related to decisions regarding curricular choices, internships, graduate school options, and career planning, as well as provide

“Never be afraid to ask for help, and always seek out advice.”

Students in front of the White House

academic support.

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e x p e r i e n c e

Study abroad in Athens, Greece, near the ancient Acropolis and Mars Hill

King offers more off-campus opportunities than most schools our size.

Every year, more than a quarter of our traditional undergraduate students travel off campus with professors and fellow students for study abroad, missions, and community service activities.

thought- provoking discussions. intriguing debates. inspiring people and places.

Be engaged in Be exposed to Be introduced to

travel abroad Recent students have seen the world by: • Spending a month in the Tuscan city of Montepulciano, Italy, to study language, art, culture, and ancient history • Assisting with leadership training, youth camps, and service ministry in Kenya and Tanzania

study abroad partnerships

Here is a list of exciting programs and institutions you will have access to as a student at King:

• American Institute for Foreign Study • Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad Programs • Business Education Initiative, Northern Ireland • European Business Studies Program • Institute Jacques Lefevre: Studies in French Language and Culture

opportunities closer to home King students regularly embark on trips closer to home. Recent examples include: • Chaplain Errol Rohr and physics pro- fessor Raymond Bloomer accompanied students to Biloxi, Mississippi, to help with post-Katrina home construction.

• The King Symphonic Choir traveled to Carnegie Hall, in New York City, to per- form with the New England Symphonic Ensemble, in a program dedicated to noted American composer, Morten Lauridsen. Lauridsen specifically request- ed the presence of our Symphonic Choir.

• King College in Italy • Kukulcan Institute: Studies in Spanish Language and Mexican Culture • Oregon Extension • Pacific Asian Business Studies Program • The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Programs

• Men’s soccer coach, Matthew Lavinder, led a group of students and faculty on a visit to the (Martin Luther) King Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and a long- term rehabilitation program for the homeless in Atlanta, Georgia, where they were encouraged to actively participate in social change.

• Attending the “Global Citizenship: America and the World” program at the prestigious Salzburg Global Seminar in Austria

“I became conversational in French and fell in love with their culture, all while learning volumes about myself and developing unforgettable relationships.”

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Elizabeth Ann Kandt Knoxville, Tenn.

Chez Vous® Summer Program The Jacques Lefevre Institute

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m o r e

Kate Bailey, ‘09

| Charleston, S.C.

• French major and English minor

• Hopes to pursue a career in foreign relations • Can’t live without her coffee—especially during late night study sessions • Enjoys performing in choir, theatre, and Refreshment Company, King’s music ministry team.

performing and visual arts At King, you will find a community deeply

get

immersed in the arts. And the best part

involved

about it is that everyone can

. You don’t have to

major in the arts to get the lead in the play or sing in the choir.

intercollegiate athletics

competition valuable Active, positive

is a

experience that instructs in

many areas of life, and, at King, you will have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of sports. King College is a provisional member of the NCAA Division II, and offers the follow-

“Pursue an area of study you are passionate about. In other words, learn what you love.”

ing intercollegiate sports programs: Baseball Men’s & Women’s Basketball Cheerleading/Dance Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Men’s & Women’s Cycling Men’s & Women’s Golf Men’s & Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s & Women’s Swimming/Diving Men’s & Women’s Tennis Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Men’s & Women’s Volleyball Men’s & Women’s Wrestling Explore further at: kingtornado.com

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f u n

Ask any student at King what life is like, and you’ll probably hear words like , peaceful, unique, , and extraordinarily .

welcoming friendly

fun

King students love getting out and getting involved. Whether it’s a campus outing, snowboarding in the mountains, performing in our popular “Sing for Your Books” event,

be involved

or joining a team and “working the race” at Bristol’s NASCAR Motor Speedway—it’s practically a given that you’ll

in many things while at King.

The Student Life and Activities Committee at King (SLACK) and the Student Government Association (SGA) keep so much going on around campus— you’ll have more to do than time to do it.

student life and activities · Family Weekend

· Intramural Sports

· Fall Ball

· Outdoor Adventure Trips

· Dogwood Weekend (an open-campus festival, including a formal banquet and ball)

· Dinner and a Movie at a local theater

student groups and organizations academic organizations History/Political Science Society Kappa Epsilon (Education) Kappa Epsilon Honor Society Pre-Med Club Psi Chi SNA (Student Nurses Association)

specialty groups

College Republicans FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Kayseean (Student Newspaper) KCEGO (Gaming Club) KCHAT (Foreign Language Club) KWAAC (King World Awareness and Activation Club) Launch Team (Orientation Committee) Newman Society (Catholic Collegiate Ministry) Recycling Club SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise ) TISL (Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature)

student committees

Dogwood Festival Committee Fall Ball Committee SGA (Student Government Association) SLACK (Student Life Activities Committee at King)

musical and theatrical

All the King’s Men Chapel Praise Band Collegium Musicum Corps for Christ (Interpretive Dance Group) Dawn Treaders (Drama Team) Jazz/Gospel Choir Pep Band Refreshment Company (Vocal Ensemble) Symphonic Band Symphonic Choir Trousdale Theatre Guild Unplugged (Open Mic Group)

club athletics

Intercollegiate Ultimate Frisbee Intramurals

international involvement King College Chapter of the International Justice Mission Explore further at: discover.king.edu

· Dances · Concerts · Laser Tag

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c o mm u n i t y

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Marcus Gillette, ‘09 Richmond, Va. • Accounting & Finance major • Plans to be a financial adviser with Edward Jones Investments in Richmond, Va. • Believes the size of King makes it easy to get to know people on a deeper level • Has life-long goal of funding missions for those who desire to be missionaries, but do not have the resources to do so.

residence life

new experiences

Your residence hall is where you’ll share some of the best times of your

new adventures

college experience with new friends,

, and a true sense of community.

King’s residence halls are pre-furnished and provide internet access, kitchens, laundry rooms, lounges, and storage areas.

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When you visit King College, be sure to check out the Dining Hall and the King’s Den. Many schools say their food is good. However, at King, it’s really true. The Dining Hall— a mini food mall, actually — is open seven days a week and is where you’ll eat most of your regular meals. The King’s Den is a popular late night study spot and hangout. Grab a quick snack, drink, or light meal on your way to class, the gym, or a study session.

“Live on campus and develop relationships with as many people as you possibly can.”

“Pancakes and omelettes taste so good at 4 a.m. during finals week!”

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Katie Fleming Atlanta, Ga.

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s u cc e s s

“During my internship with the Communications and Public Affairs department at Eastman, I learned how to apply my classroom skills to an office environment.”

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Carrie Elswick Richlands, Va.

| Eastman Chemical Company Intern

You can expect great things from a King education. We’ll help you your and provide the kind of assistance that helps keep you on schedule.

jump-start

career interests

ready for the world

You will be more than when you graduate. Washington Monthly ranked King one of the best colleges in the country, based on our graduates’ “actual contribution to the country.”

career services At King, planning for your career and professional life is a four-year process that begins the day you step on campus. During your first year, we will help you determine the best academic area of interest based on your strengths, skills, and goals in life. In the next two years, you will be presented with an abundance of leadership, internship, and service opportunities, both in and out of the classroom.

internships King has an extensive internship network with businesses in the region and throughout the southeast. Internships provide you with invaluable hands-on experience and demonstrate how classroom theory becomes real-world practice.

King College students have interned with the Bristol Motor Speedway, Eastman Chemical Company, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Southern Living magazine, just to name a few.

graduate success Here are just a few things to consider when it comes to the success of King graduates: • More than 80 percent of all King graduates who enroll with no prior college credit complete their degree within four years. The national rate is only 63 percent. The sooner you graduate, the sooner you can start your career — and the more money you’ll save.

• During the last three years, an average of 85 percent of graduates seeking employment were employed within their major field six months after graduation. King students have started careers with impressive organizations in the region and across the country, such as:

• AirTran Airways • Eastman Chemical Company • Federal Pacific • Johns Hopkins • King Pharmaceuticals

• Merrill Lynch • NASCAR • United Asset Management Company • Studiocom • Wellmont Health System

• Of the King graduates who choose to continue their education, 80 percent are accepted into their first choice of some of the top graduate and professional schools in the nation, including:

• Cambridge University • Duke University • Georgetown University • Harvard University • Notre Dame University • Oxford University • Princeton Theological Seminary

• University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy • University of California, Berkeley • University of Tennessee • Vanderbilt University • Wake Forest • Yale University

And as a senior, Career Services can provide you with a wealth of career planning resources, counseling, and guidance including: • Career Fairs • Job Opportunities • Mock Interviews • Internships • Resume Preparation • Graduate School Advising • Employer Services • Self-Assessment • Graduate Schools Timeline

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Bristol, Va. | • Received a B.A. in Music and French Rachel Barker, ‘08

• Currently pursuing a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance at Westminster Choir College — hopes to sing opera professionally • Believes education is a life-long pursuit • Remembers feeling free to ask questions in any of her classes

mission trips Opportunities to

serve

others and be a

witness

for

Christ don’t end when you leave campus. As a King student, you

community

will have the chance to do mission work both overseas and in the

. Teams of students travel during

spring and summer breaks, performing service work in places as close as New York City and as far as Africa.

King is a faith-based institution where you are free to explore your spirituality, and we give you the space to do so on your own terms.

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One way of doing this is through Chapel, Convocation, and Service (CCS). You’ll complete 14 credits of CCS per semester toward your degree—and you have the freedom to choose how you reflect upon, and develop your personal faith. You can focus on one or a mixture of the three basic areas: • Chapel is a brief Wednesday session of community worship.

• Convocation, known as the Buechner

“Don’t trust your first impressions of people. Get to know them and try to learn from them.”

Lecture Series, features significant speakers from all walks of life who give you weekly insight into a broad range of issues.

Recent speakers include: — Thomas Lynch: famed essayist, poet and funeral director — Morten Lauridsen: grammy-nominated composer — Bert Bertelkamp: UT Vols radio color analyst — William P. Young: author of critically acclaimed novel, The Shack • Service to others can take almost any form including Habitat for Humanity, Coats for Kids, and Operation Christmas Child.

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va l u e

opportunities resources

When you consider all the for personal growth, the access to faculty and , career , and leadership opportunities — all backed by highly regarded degrees and , the value of a King College education becomes obvious.

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national rankings

Comparing Average Colleges* Sample Public Four-year College (’07–’08) Annual price Grants Scholarships

Sample Private Four-year College (’07–’08)

$13,589 -1,000 -2,000

$25,770 -7,000 -8,000

Family’s Cost $10,589

$10,770

*Information taken from The College Board Trends in College Pricing 2007, Executive Summary, based on national average.

best value in the south For the past 20 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked King as one of the best colleges in the nation— and King has also been recognized in its “Great Schools, Great Prices” category.

The Princeton Review has awarded King College a “Best in the Southeast” designation based on campus life, academics, admissions, and financial aid.

King College has also been included in America’s Best Christian Colleges and The Student Guide to America’s 100 Best College Buys.

scholarships and grants Students at King have access to an extensive number of scholarships and grant opportunities.

Here are just a few: • Athletic Scholarships • Federal Pell Grants • Federal SEOG Grants • King College Academic Scholarships • King College Alumni/ Friends Gifts • King College Academic Scholarships for Transfer Students • Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarships • National Presbyterian College Scholarships • Nursing Scholarship Program • Performing Arts Scholarships • Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarships • Tennessee Student Assistance Awards • The Flynn Education Foundation • The John Gyles Education Awards • The Sallie Mae Fund

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d i s c o v e r y

Bennett Giles, ‘10

| Knoxville, Tenn.

• Interdisciplinary Studies major (English, History, Bible & Religion) • Wants to pursue a teaching career and be a part of cultural reformation • Member of the men’s soccer team, worship leader for FCA, and co-creator of UNPLUGGED — King’s own version of a singer-songwriter night • Loves being challenged to think beyond the textbook

core curriculum Our Core curriculum is the

academic foundation

for your Quest

at King College. It will give you the skills, ideas, and knowledge you need to pursue your major and minor programs with confidence and good judgment. The Core, expressing

understand

King’s values through the early exploration of the arts and sciences and a cross-cultural experience, will help you

your responsibilities to learn and to serve.

The Core’s global emphasis, and the fact that senior faculty teach most courses, translate to advantages for King students in the job market and in graduate school.

Majors and Concentrations Majors

“Embrace the mysterious and ambiguous — where the most beautiful things in life are found.”

The required 40 hours of general education represent one-third of the hours necessary for graduation and frame all academic work with a balanced Christian perspective.

Accounting Accounting & Finance American Studies Athletic Training Bible and Religion Biochemistry Biology* Business Administration Chemistry* Digital Media English* French* Finance Forensic Science Health Sciences Chemistry History* Interdisciplinary Studies International Business Management Marketing Mathematics* Modern Languages Music Music Education* Neuroscience Nursing Physical Education* Physics* Political Science/History Psychology Spanish* Sports Management Technical & Professional Communication Theatre Youth Ministry * = Education licensure

Minors Bible and Religion Biology Business Administration & Economics Chemistry Coaching Economics Elementary Education English French History Intercultural Studies Leadership Management & Marketing Mathematics Middle Grades Education Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Secondary Education Spanish Technical & Professional Communication Theatre Youth Ministry

Education Licensure Endorsements Elementary (K–6) Middle Grades (4–8) Secondary (7–12) English As A Second Language (PreK–12) Biology (7–12) Chemistry (7–12) English (7–12) French (7–12) Geography with History (7–12) Government with History (7–12) History (7–12) Mathematics (7–12) Music Education (K–12) Physical Education (K–12) Physics (7–12) Spanish (7–12)

Pre-Professional Programs In addition to our majors, minors, and concentrations, King College has curricular tracs to prepare students for further study in many professional fields including the following: Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medical and Health Sciences Pre-Ministry Pre-Pharmaceutical Science Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine

life

I n b r i s t o l, T e n n e s s e e & Virginia

Tenn.

Va.

As a student at King, Bristol will provide a setting where you’ll feel as welcome as in your own hometown. From here, you can , , and expeditions out .

Although King College has a Tennessee address, the city of Bristol is actually divided in half by the Tennessee/Virginia state line.

relax into the world

explore launch location When you’re ready to

hit the road

, you’ll really

appreciate Bristol’s tri-city metropolitan location. The TriCities Regional Airport is only 20 minutes from campus.

Or hit the road for an easy

road-trip

to:

Atlanta, Georgia | Asheville, North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina | Nashville, Tennessee Roanoke, Virginia | Washington, D.C.

State line marker, downtown Bristol

the city Tucked into the base of the picturesque Smoky Mountains, Bristol has a population of 45,000, is known as the “Birthplace of Country Music,” and is home to NASCAR’s Bristol Motor Speedway (“the world’s fastest half mile”).

There are plenty of attractions for nature-lovers and city-dwellers, alike: • Wander the paths and take in the scenery of breathtaking Bristol Caverns • Shop the specialty stores and coffeehouses along State Street, and sample the cuisine of more than 100 local restaurants • Enjoy cultural events at The Paramount Center for the Arts and Theater Bristol; get down or rock out at the Country Music Museum’s Picking Porch or the Viking Hall Civic Center • Hike, bike, snowboard, shoot the rapids, fish, and camp among the Appalachian Mountains and gorgeous Southern Highlands

K I N G

foundation

King College was founded in 1867, and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Its historic motto is “Ecclesiae et Litteris” (For the Church and For Learning).

campus

Just two miles from downtown Bristol, King’s beautiful 135-acre hilltop campus offers a quiet, wooded atmosphere for studying, and is centrally designed so that everything is within comfortable walking distance.

faculty

A caring and involved group of faithful communicators, seeking to dispel apathy, instill personal confidence, and engage the next generation of citizens. Most have professional experience, and most hold terminal degrees.

Student/faculty ratio—14:1.

students

Diverse in ethnicity, culture, and nationality, King’s students hail from most states and around the world. They’re involved, curious, focused, easy-going, and compassionate.

Male/female ratio—nearly 1:1 Average GPA: 3.50 Undergraduate students: 923 Graduate & Professional Studies students: 780

laptop

As a full-time student, you’ll be issued your own personal laptop. Pre-loaded with the latest software, you’ll enjoy wireless Internet access across most of the campus. King’s commitment to technology in the classroom has made us among the most advanced of any college in the region.

academics

More than 80 academic programs across five schools. Offering a full range of BA, BBA, BS, MEd, MSN, and MBA degrees, as well as minor concentrations in nearly every area of study.

accreditations

King College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of King College.

The Education program is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education. The Nursing program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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K I N G

At King, we’re always glad to have visitors on campus.

It’s the for us .

Join us for: First Look | King for a Day | Access King

best way

to get acquainted

In addition to these official visit days and events, contact our Admissions Office to arrange a personal visit. Call 1.800.362.0014 or email admissions@king.edu; we’ll make all the arrangements.

During your visit to King you can: • Get a guided campus tour • Attend a class • Visit with professors • Meet with a financial aid counselor • Have lunch on campus • Do some enrollment planning with an admissions counselor

For more information about visiting campus or to take an online tour, go to visit.king.edu.

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