MMC GUIDEBOOK 2015/16
www.martinmethodist.edu
An Education That’s Personal
DOES THIS COLLEGE HAVE MY MAJOR?
WILL I FIT In HERE?
WHAT ARE THE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE?
CAn I AFFORD A PRIVATE COLLEGE?
IS A FAITHBASED COLLEGE A GOOD CHOICE FOR ME?
CAn I GET ACADEMIC HELP IF I nEED IT?
WILL I BE ABLE TO STUDY ABROAD?
WHAT’S THERE TO DO On CAMPUS?
HEY! LET’S
GET PERSONAL
WE KnoW hoW MAnY QuEstions ArE sPirAlinG Around Your hEAd As You trY to FiGurE out Your FuturE. don’t WorrY, At MMc WE’VE Got AnsWErs. WhEthEr thEY’rE siMPlE QuEstions liKE ‘WhAt is thE AVErAGE clAss siZE?’ or ‘WhAt is thE rEsidEntiAl EXPEriEncE liKE?’, or MorE coMPlicAtEd QuEstions liKE ‘WhAt iF i AM uncErtAin ABout MY MAJor?’, ‘Will i BE considErEd For An AthlEtic scholArshiP?’ or ‘Will i BE hAPPY hErE?’, lAY thEM on us – WE’rE hAPPY to hElP You. WE WAnt You to GEt thE BEst EducAtion And collEGE EXPEriEncE PossiBlE. coME chEcK us out…
WAIT!
WHAT EXACTLY IS “LIBERAL ARTS?” IT MEANS WE TEACH A STANDARD CURRICULUM THAT DEVELOPS COMMUNICATION SKILLS, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING,
LET’S TALK ABOUT
YOUR FUTURE…
odds ArE, You hAVE A drEAM – Will You BE A FAMous Author? A huMAn riGhts lAWYEr? A KindErGArtEn tEAchEr? An EMErGEncY rooM nursE? Will You crEAtE thE nEXt dot-coM sEnsAtion? WhAtEVEr Your drEAM, hoWEVEr thE siZE, this is Your stArtinG linE. MArtin MEthodist collEGE hAs BEEn ProVidinG thE EducAtion For succEss sincE 1870. WE “GEt” hiGhEr lEArninG. WE “GEt” QuAlitY EducAtion. WE “GEt” PrEPArinG For thE FuturE. And WE “GEt” cAMPus liFE. But Most iMPortAntlY, WE “GEt” drEAMs, And WE’rE hErE to hElP You FulFill Yours. WHO ARE WE?
We are a close-knit, four-year private liberal arts college affiliated with the Tennessee Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our historic campus is located in the beautiful hills of southern Middle Tennessee in Pulaski, and over the last 144 years we have produced thousands of graduates who have gone on to shape the fabric of America and the world. The highly respected MMC degree will take you anywhere you want to go. Our students have graduated to become influential educators, entrepreneurs, published authors, overseas mission workers, professional athletes, world-class musicians and even television stars… a small selection of what your future may hold.
CREATIVITY, AND INNOVATION – ALL VITAL SKILLS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND ENRICHED LIFE.
With over 1,100 students, we are one of the fastest growing colleges in Tennessee. Our average class size is 20 students, which drops to 7 when you start your major. 95% of our students graduate in only four years – that’s over a year less than the national average of 5.4 years. Our faculty to student ratio is 16-1 – allowing you personal access to each and every faculty member in your program.
LET’S TALK ABOUT
YOUR EDUCATION…
OUR GRADS DO IT IN ONLY 4-YEARS, WHY IS THIS GREAT? THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS. NOT ONLY WILL YOU SAVE TIME AND MONEY, BUT GRADUATING WITHIN A FOUR YEAR WINDOW ALLOWS YOU START EARNING A SALARY IN YOUR CHOSEN PROFESSION OVER A FULL YEAR EARLIER THAN THE AVERAGE COLLEGE GRADUATE.
it All Boils doWn to WhAt You KnoW, Which is WhY An EducAtion is thE KEY to Your succEss. hoW is An EducAtion diFFErEnt At MMc? WE cArE ABout Your FuturE. WE cArE ABout You. thAt’s WhAt MAKEs us stAnd out FroM thE rEst And thAt’s WhY… Our faculty’s primary focus is on teaching, not publishing or research – this means their undivided attention is on you. Classes are taught by tenured and adjunct professors, not graduate students or assistants – you get the real deal. Along with an outstanding standard curriculum, we provide a flexible scheduling program. Need help? Our faculty mentoring program gives you the one-on-one personal attention you deserve. Our small class sizes get you engaged in classroom discussions – you’re not just a nameless face. Develop real-world work experience before you even graduate by completing one of the many internships available.
Our distinguished W. Garie Taylor Honors Program will give you cultural enrichment, guest speakers, and the opportunity to travel abroad to research a junior or senior project. Additionally, we offer even more study abroad opportunities to choose from which will open your eyes to the world. You can stay close to home and participate in local service learning, finding out what it truly means to aid your community. And, if you can’t find a club to suit your needs, start your own and develop invaluable leadership and teamwork skills. The bottom line: there are more opportunities at a small college than you could ever imagine. Let us surprise you.
OUR FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAM HELPS YOU ADJUST TO THE CHALLENGES OF COLLEGE LIFE TO ENSURE YOU STAY ON TRACK.
LET’S TALK BRIEFLY ABOUT
YOUR MAJOR…
ArE You still undEcidEd ABout Your MAJor? don’t WorrY. did You KnoW thAt 60% oF FrEshMEn ArE undEcidEd ABout or chAnGE thEir MAJor At lEAst oncE? KnoW thAt With our liBErAl Arts PhilosoPhY, Your First YEAr At MMc Will BE A stAndArd curriculuM rEGArdlEss oF Your chosEn FiEld oF studY, so You’ll still GrAduAtE Within Four YEArs! droP BY our cArEEr cEntEr, WE’ll hElP You Find Your MAJor. REMEMBER YOUR FUTURE?
It’s bright. Brilliant. Beautiful. Our liberal arts philosophy will not only give you broad knowledge, but the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems. According to a recent study by the Council of Independent Colleges, 93% of employers felt these traits are more important than a person’s undergraduate major. Who knew?
our ProGrAMs At MMc DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES
DIVISION OF MATH & SCIENCE
Behavioral Sciences Human Services General Psychology Addiction Psychology (Psychology) Addiction Psychology (Social Work) Addiction Psychology (Sociology) Forensic Psychology Criminal Justice History
Church Vocations Church Business Admin Emphasis Pre-Seminary Church’s Education Ministry Youth Ministry Emphasis Children’s Ministry Emphasis Religion and Philosophy English Literature Writing and Language TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Dramatic Arts Liberal Arts Music General Music Emphasis Church Music Emphasis
Biology Mathematics Chemistry
DIVISION OF EDUCATION Elementary Education (K-6 Licensure) Secondary Teacher Education (Licensure in Biology, Business, English, Physical Education K-12, History, Mathematics) Human Performance Physical Education (Non Licensure) Physical Education with Fitness Management Emphasis Sport Management Pre-Physical Therapy
DIVISION OF NURSING BSN RN to BSN LPN to BSN Progression
DIVISION OF BUSINESS Business Administration with an emphasis in: Accounting Entrepreneurship Management Management Information Systems Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Dental Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Law
WHERE WILL YOU LIVE?
SAFETY FIRST! LIVING IN A SAFE, RURAL AREA ELIMINATES MANY OF THE CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH A BIG CITY. ALL THE SAME, WE’RE SERIOUS ABOUT SAFETY AND SECURITY ON CAMPUS: $200,000 WAS RECENTLY SPENT ON LIGHTING UPGRADES. FACULTY AND STAFF LIVE IN THIS SAFE AND HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD. NIGHT SECURITY IS ALWAYS PRESENT.
40% of our full-time students live in on-campus housing, while many others live within a few blocks off-campus – close enough to enjoy the fun. Our campus housing offers: Three student apartment buildings, including honors apartments for W. Garie Taylor students Two residence halls with recently renovated lounges What else can found on campus? Our own medical clinic
492-seat movie theater
Health club facility
An aquatic center
The Barton Art Gallery
LET’S TALK ABOUT
OUR CAMPUS…
coMMunitY is iMPortAnt At MMc. WE’VE crEAtEd A coMMunitY oF PEoPlE hElPinG PEoPlE, And thE EXPEriEncE oF A FAMilY EnVironMEnt on-cAMPus ProVidEs A FEElinG oF connEction. You’ll MAKE FriEnds For liFE hErE. WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK.
Our Student Resource Center is an integral part of our approach to a personal education and part of our commitment to further you. It provides things like: Free tutoring Academics and career counseling Time management and study skills training Personal and academic development activities We have the tools to help find a career that fits you.
JOIN A TEAM
LET’S TALK ABOUT
COLLEGE LIFE…
WhEthEr You’rE An AcAdEMic, An AthlEtE, or Both, MMc ProVidEs thE nEcEssArY suPPort For You to risE to thE toP. it’s no sEcrEt Your succEss MAttErs to us. Collegiate activities help build the lifelong qualities that contribute to your professional and personal success. With 15 intercollegiate teams and over 40 clubs + organizations, you’ll always find ways to be involved. Where do you fit? INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Golf Shooting Team Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball
Basketball Billiards Dodgeball Flag Football Table Tennis Racquetball Softball Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Water Polo
Art Club Commuter Club Delta Psi Omega Drill Team Fellowship of Christian Athletes Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Green Team International Student Club Outdoor Club Martial Arts Club Martin Serves! Media Team MMC Choir
MMC Democrats Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Society Pre-Law Society Redhawk Republicans Relay for Life Rotaract Club Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society Student Activity Council Student Christian Assoc. Student Government Student Teacher Education Assoc. + many, many more…
MMC strongly encourages the development of both athletes and scholars. In fact, 30% of our enrollment participates as student athletes. Compete against the best in the NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference – become a RedHawk! For recruiting visit: www.GoRedHawks.com
OUR WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM WON THE NATIONAL TITLE IN 2005 AND 2007
2012 MEN’S BASKETBALL – FINAL FOUR
2013 MEN’S SOCCER NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
OUR COLLEGE COMPLETES APPROXIMATELY 25,000 SERVICE HOURS EVERY YEAR – HELPING US ACHIEVE THE NATIONAL HONOR OF MAKING THE PRESIDENT’S HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY SERVICE HONOR ROLL FOUR OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
LET’S TALK ABOUT
COLLEGE CULTURE…
At MMc, lEArninG EXtEnds BEYond thE clAssrooM As You’ll discoVEr nEW culturEs, idEAs, And Points oF ViEW – 10% oF our Full-tiME studEnts ArE FroM oVEr 29 diFFErEnt countriEs. diVErsitY is EMBrAcEd. storiEs ArE trAdEd. FriEndshiPs ArE liFElonG. YOU’LL NEVER BE BORED AT MMC.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
With over 40 clubs and organizations, service work opportunities and sporting events of our 15 intercollegiate teams, there’s always something to do:
We foster an environment that gives back to the community and world at large. This is why MMC offers a variety of service programs on and off campus for students to make positive change, including…
Attend a drama production led by our awardwinning program director Hit up first-run movies at The Martin, our on-campus 492-seat theater
Local community service initiatives
Meet new friends at a social event – like the concerts on the Campus Green or the Winter Formal
Overseas humanitarian projects
Join an intramural sport team, such as flag football, water polo, basketball, or volleyball
Mentoring and peer support programs
Hang out with friends or study in a social setting at Jazzman’s Coffee Café & Bakery
MMC MISSIONS TRIP TO HAITI
LEAD A SPIRITUAL LIFE
Campus volunteer positions
THE CAL TURNER CENTER FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP IS HOME TO RELIGIOUS LIFE AND MARTIn SERVES!
Flood recovery projects
WHILE WE ARE A UNITED METHODIST RELATED INSTITUTION, WE WELCOME
After school coaching and training
THE PRACTICE OF ALL FAITH TRADITIONS. GET INVOLVED AS MUCH
Adopt-a-Grandparent
AS YOU WANT. WE LEAVE THE DECISION ENTIRELY UP TO YOU. ANNUAL MMC WINTER FORMAL
ASSEMBLING CARE PACKAGES
REMEMBER THESE BENEFITS WHEN YOU CONSIDER MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE:
Like 95% of our graduates, you can graduate from MMC in only four years – which is 1 year, 4 months earlier than the State average. You’ll be working, earning a salary and enjoying your career instead of still studying. There’s no pressure to choose your major in the first year, and you’ll still graduate on time! Find enrichment in small classes. Receive free tutoring from at the Student Resource Center. Benefit from a personalized education and individual attention. Earn a salary earlier than the average college student. Make lasting friendships and enjoy everything our campus life has to offer – from simple get-togethers to clubs to athletics, it’s all here. We have a residential experience you won’t want to miss out on. Our commitment to service learning makes it easy for you to meet the 8 hours per semester of community service as required by the Tennessee Promise.
NOW, LET’S TALK
ABOUT MONEY…
FACT: MMC IS AFFORDABLE. LAST YEAR WE AWARDED APPROXIMATELY $11 MILLION DOLLARS IN INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. WE STRIVE TO MAKE PRIVATE COLLEGE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. DON’T BELIEVE IT? READ ON! THIS IS A PRIVATE COLLEGE EDUCATION
Private colleges like Martin Methodist College work hard to help students and their families keep the price of college low and affordable. What you may not realize is that you are more than twice as likely to receive scholarships and grants at MMC than at a public institution. Consider these important features: The average institutional grant is three times larger at private colleges like MMC than at public universities. 96% of MMC’s students are receiving financial aid in some form. We can help you in the completion of your FAFSA due early January.
LET’S TALK ABOUT
SCHOLARSHIPS
soME Good nEWs…thE introduction oF thE tEnnEssEE ProMisE MEAns hiGhEr EducAtion is MorE AccEssiBlE thAn EVEr. THE GREAT nEWS…MMC IS TEnnESSEE PROMISE ELIGIBLE, And With our AdMissions stAFF WorKinG With You, You’ll BE surPrisEd At hoW AFFordABlE MMc Will BE. COME TALK TO US. LET’S MAKE THIS WORK.
We personalize each financial aid package, weighing merit and athletics as well as financial need, to find the perfect tuition assistance, scholarship, and/or payment plan for you. Did you know that MMC hosts three scholarship competitions annually? Barton Scholars Competition Alford Church Leader Scholarship Competition Future Educators Scholarship Competition We are an eligible institution to receive the following federal and state grant programs: Pell
TSAA (Tennessee State Grant)
Tennessee Promise
Federal Stafford Loan Program
TELS (Lottery and Hope Scholarships)
Veteran/Yellow Ribbon Friendly Intuition
Music Scholarships
Trustee Scholarships
Theater Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships
Victoria Martin Transfer Scholarship
Art Scholarships
Thomas Martin Leadership Scholarship
Athletic Varsity and JV Scholarships
Federal Work Study Program Additional scholarships include:
CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT TO SCHEDULE A FAFSA APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE DETAILS ON THESE OR OTHER ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS. GO TO WWW.INFO.MARTINMETHODIST.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS
Methodist Scholarships
TO REGISTER YOUR PREVIEW DATE / CAMPUS TOUR OR FOR MORE InFORMATIOn:
APPLY TO MMC
You’rE inVitEd!
IN 4 EASY STEPS: 1
GO OnLInE AnD APPLY nOW Visit us online at www.martinmethodist.edu where you can review our academic programs, check out admissions requirements, and meet your admissions counselor. By applying online early, you will receive priority for residential assignments and institutional scholarship awards.
2 VISIT US The best way to determine if a college is right for you is to plan a visit – in fact, the majority of our students say the deciding factor in them attending MMC was their visit to our campus! So, go online and make reservations for a Preview Day or schedule a private visit today.
3 SEnD US THE REQUIRED DOCUMEnTS Ask your guidance counselor to forward your transcripts and ACT or SAT scores soon after applying for admission. This will help us determine your admission status and which scholarships you are eligible to receive.
NEED HELP? Visit our college website at www.martinmethodist.edu or don’t hesitate to call our Admissions Office at 1-800-467-1273 to speak to someone in person – We’re here to make this easy for you.
MMc Admissions office, 433 West Madison street, Pulaski, tennessee 38478 toll-FrEE: 1-800-467-1273 EMAil: admit@martinmethodist.edu WEBsitE: www.martinmethodist.edu
4 DO YOUR FAFSA EARLY Saturday, January 10 2015 is FINANCIAL AID DAY. Complete your FAFSA and receive financial aid assistance, especially if you are a Tennessee resident. Residents eligible for the Tennessee State Grant need to apply even if they estimate from the previous year’s tax returns. Your admissions counselor can complete your FAFSA for you or go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and use MMC’s code 003504. We will be able to award financial aid packages very quickly after receiving your FAFSA information.
Martin Methodist College is an affirmative action institution and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, national origin, physical handicap, or age in the administration of its educational policies, administration, scholarship and loan programs, employment, athletics, and other college administered programs.
TO COME AnD VISIT THE MARTIn CAMPUS DURInG OnE OF OUR FOUR PREVIEW DAYS TO MEET OUR FACULTY, STAFF AnD STUDEnTS. WE THInK YOU’LL AGREE OUR STUDEnTS ARE OUR PRIMARY FOCUS AnD PRIORITY. Our Preview Days provide you with a lively and informative look at one of the finest private liberal arts colleges in the South. You’ll get to discuss your academic options with our faculty, spend time with students, tour our historic campus and perhaps even go for a sundae at Reeves Drugstore by the Town Square. The 2014/15 Preview Days are: October 4, 2014 – 9:00 am November 8, 2014 – 9:00 am FINANCIAL AID DAY January 10, 2015 – ALL DAY! March 14, 2015 – 9:00 am
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April 11, 2015 – 9:00 am Now, while you may have been invited, you still have to register, but we’ve made it super simple and accessible: Fill out the attached form + stick it in the mail OR register online at martinmethodist.edu OR give us a call (TOLL-FREE) at 1-800-467-1273 –it’s that simple.
Hope to see you soon!
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MMC Admissions Office, 433 West Madison Street, Pulaski, Tennessee 38478 OFFICE:
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Martin Methodist College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4501 for questions about the accreditation of Martin Methodist College. The college is also accredited by The University Senate of the United Methodist Church, and chartered by the State of Tennessee. Consumer information and federally-mandated student right-to-know statistics are published in the Martin Methodist College Student Handbook available from the Office of Student Affairs. www.sacs.org