Olivet College Be More Viewbook Fall 2022

Since 1844

you. Discover Olivet College. Discover

We’ll help you explore majors for in-demand careers, take you on a tour of our beautiful campus, introduce you to students, faculty and coaches and talk with you about the many clubs and organizations at Olivet College. But, most importantly, we’ll get to know you and hear about your dreams and aspirations. We’re here to help you discover YOU!

At Olivet College

, you’ll discover it’s about your future, not just your major.

It’s about taking the wheel, not going along for the ride.

It’s about conversation, not a lecture.

It’s about winning in life, not only winning a game.

It’s about your name, not your student number.

It’s about doing it together, not going it alone.

It’s about a sense of belonging, not simply fitting in.

It’s about you being

Authentic (adjective)

au·then·tic | \ əˈthen-tik

According to MerriamWebster, authentic means being true to one's personality, spirit or character.

Olivet College has been authentic since its founding in 1844. Humble and dedicated faculty, coaches and staff support and encourage every student, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or socioeconomic background. Determined students from all walks of life change their futures by earning a college degree. As Olivetians, we do this with little fanfare but much satisfaction and pride.

As a graduate of Olivet College, you’ll leave with more than knowledge and a degree. You’ll leave with a moral compass and a sense of responsibility to contribute to bettering the world around you.

You’ll quickly realize Olivet College is where you are supported and valued for being you. It won’t be long before you gain the confidence to be more than you ever imagined. You’ll grow in courage, fortitude and perseverance and accept the challenge to be socially and individually responsible, standing up for what is right.

You’ll be ready to make your mark on the world at the end of your four years. You’ll be prepared to contribute in the ways that matter most because you’ll have the conscience to do good.

Be More. Do Good. It’s that simple.

Olivet College This is

20 MIAA & NCAA DIII Athletic Teams

26% Diversity Presence

100% Students Receive Olivet College Aid, Grants or Scholarships

45+ Clubs & Organizations

A Founding Member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA)

13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

100% of Students Participate in Service Learning

84% Students Live on Campus

11 Greek Societies

34 Majors 26 Minors

92% Michigan Residents

100% Classes Taught by Faculty Members (Not Teaching Assistants)

16 Average Class Size

The OLIVET COLLEGE

Reaching your full potential doesn’t have to be a struggle — The Olivet College ADVANTAGE presents a commitment to unparalleled opportunities, with unrivaled value, for each student.

Here are the four remarkable guarantees that you can only expect with the ADVANTAGE:

Graduation in four years or the fifth year is tuition-free (when student follows agreed-upon academic plan).

Global learning opportunities that provide diverse and innovative educational experiences abroad.

Service learning projects with hands-on experiences at the core of each program.

Industry-leading internship and research opportunities.

WE’RE RANKED!

IAccording to the National Survey of Student Engagement (2020), Olivet College is ranked significantly higher than other Great Lake private colleges in the following categories:

1. Discussions with Diverse Others

2. Student-Faculty Interaction

3. Quality of Interactions

U.S. News and World Report Best College Rankings (2023)

- #37 Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest

- #7 Top Performer on Social Mobility in the Midwest

- #22 Best Values School

Washington Monthly (2022)

- A “Best Bang for the Buck,” Midwest

- #33 in Nation – Promoting Public Service

Military Friendly - Top 10 Gold-Level Military Friendly® School (Viqtory Media, 2022-23)

- Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School (Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, 2022-23)

Best’s Review (2021)

- #3 Insurance and Risk Management Program Nationwide

LendEDU’s annual Student Loan Debt by School by State (2020)

- 4th Lowest Average Student Debt

Mary N. Barber

Hiram Archer

Inclusion A History of

• Since its founding in 1844, Olivet College has believed education should be available to everyone regardless of gender, race or financial means.

• Women were admitted to Olivet College from day one.

• Women held faculty positions as early as the 1840s when many colleges didn’t even admit women.

• Students of color were welcome at Olivet College day one, well before the Emancipation Proclamation. The state of Michigan denied the College its state charter in 1845 due to its abolitionist beliefs.

• In 1863, the College honored its first graduating class, which consisted of three women: Mary N. Barber, Sara Benedict and Sophia A. Keyes.

• Hiram Archer, who attended the College from 1889 to 1905 and played varsity baseball, was one of the first African‐American intercollegiate athletes in the nation.

• In 2022, Juneteenth was designated as an official Olivet College holiday to celebrate and honor this important date in American history and the African American experience.

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ISophia A. Keyes

A Tradition

of Making Society More Livable, Humane and Just

At Olivet College, we have a tradition of helping others through service. We believe service to others is a great way to enhance learning while getting “comfortable with the uncomfortable.” Through volunteer services and social action, all students identify and understand first-hand the civic and social challenges of our world and act with others to make our society more livable, humane and just. That’s what we mean when we say: Be More. Do Good.

BY THE NUMBERS: 2021-22 SERVICE TO OTHERS BEYOND THE OC CAMPUS

• 8 service trips

• 114 hours of service combined for all service trips

• 89 students who attended and volunteered for service trips

• 1,268 total hours of combined service

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

• Port Austin Historical Society, Port Austin, Michigan

• Morgan Scott Project, Deer Lodge, Tennessee

• R3SM, Inc., Hattiesburg, Mississippi

• United Church of Christ, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Value of a Liberal Arts at

The Olivet College Plan provides students with the breadth and depth of a traditional liberal arts education, including courses in the natural and social sciences, arts and humanities within the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum of the College. Students also actively participate in a weekly seminar in their major area of study, complete courses fulfilling the College’s senior capstone experience and service learning requirements.

Education at Olivet College

The purpose of the liberal arts core curriculum is to embody the College’s academic vision of Education for Individual and Social Responsibility. All courses and experiences included in the program are graduation requirements derived from the principles and aspirations articulated in the vision statement.

An Olivet College liberal arts education prepares you for more than a job.

An Olivet College liberal arts education provides high-impact, project-based learning and real-life experiences that help solve problems, including critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication and teamwork. It prepares you to advance in your profession and meet the challenges we all face in the real world. Additionally, you’ll cultivate a sense of individual and social responsibility through engagement with a diverse campus community and service to others.

Comet? What is a

Like the Comet Galaxy, OC Comets embody energy, speed and forward momentum. OC Comets pursue excellence in everything they do on the athletic field, in the classroom and in life with spirit, passion and heart. They’re bold, empowering sounds like you, then you’re on your way to becoming

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Red and White is Going to Look Good on

you!

Students and staff show their Comet pride on any given day by wearing red and white. Like the school colors, Olivet traditions are reminders of our historical past and inspire legends, lore, rituals and customs that unite students and alumni forever. What legend will you inspire?

SCHOOL COLORS: Red and white

NICKNAME: Comets

MASCOTS: Clyde and Haley

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Some Things Never Change

Ask any student or alumnus to describe Olivet College and you hear the same thing. And we love that!

“You know everyone around campus.”

-Chase, insurance and risk management major

“Being

-Dakota, sports psychology major

Helpful Kind

“Olivet College taught me how to be more disciplined, which, to me, was making sure I was doing the right things. My multiple experiences from being a part of a fraternity, a football captain and fellow student have made me the person I am.”

-Seth ‘22, exercise science major

Welcoming

Family

Close-knit

Advantages Awesome

Respectful Community

Challenging

Impactful

far away from home, Olivet has truly become a second home for me. Thanks to all the support from my peers, professors and coaches, I found a place where I truly thrive.”

Change

“College is a time of growth, and Olivet is a place where individuals who attend can grow and succeed with an unmatched support system and environment.”

-Liberty, sports psychology major

“Olivet has a great family environment, and no one will ever let you struggle or be left in the dust. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in clubs, activities, Greek life and more.”

-Julia, media production and communication major

“I would not have had as much courage to try so many different things if I went to a larger school. If you want to attend a college where you can get out of your comfort zone, this is the place to do it. This is a place where you can and will be seen by everyone.”

-Caleb, media production and communication major

Mentors

Olivet College Values the Student.

That means we value

you!

At Olivet College, we value the individual student. Students build long-lasting relationships with professors and peers, experience rewarding opportunities and gain the knowledge needed to succeed in any future career and in life.

It's Our Mission to Enrich Lives

Olivet College’s mission is to provide an education that enriches lives intellectually, morally and spiritually to a diverse campus community. Having attained these qualities through their educational experiences at Olivet, our graduates embody the “divine art and science of doing good to others,” as stated by the College’s founding fathers in 1844.

The Olivet Plan Students engage with faculty and staff at Olivet College in an educational program called The Olivet Plan, which implements the College’s academic vision of Education for Individual and Social Responsibility.

The Olivet Plan is based on the College’s historical mission of offering an education to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or economic status.

The program helps students integrate learning from the full range of their experiences, engage in active learning both inside and outside the classroom, and take genuine responsibility for their own learning.

At Olivet, we emphasize engaging, challenging and supporting our students.

We are

Scholars, Contributors, Citizens, Caretakers, Inclusive, Trustworthy and Ambassadors

Olivet College is founded on and devoted to student learning, growth and development. We value diversity within a community built on trust, participation and a sense of pride. The Olivet College Compact has seven principles that guide and inspire students, faculty, staff, administrators and trustees to further define our mission and vision.

I am Responsible For …

my own learning and personal development; service to Olivet College and the larger community;

contributing to the learning of others;

contributing to the quality of the physical environment; treating all people with respect;

behaving and communicating with honesty and integrity; and, the development and growth of Olivet College.

MAJORS, MINORS and PATHWAYS

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

English**

Graphic Design

Media Production and Communication**

Music**

Religious Studies and Ethics*

Visual Arts**

Concentrations: Biological Illustration

Studio Arts

Visual Arts Dual Discipline

Concentrations: Business

Pre-Art Therapy

Writing and Publication**

BUSINESS

Accounting Business Administration**

Concentrations:

Finance

General Business Management

Marketing

Business Analysis in Insurance

Computer Science**

Financial Planning

Information Technology Management

Insurance and Risk Management

Insurance Claims Investigation*

Graduate

Master of Business Administration

Concentrations: Insurance

Enterprise Risk Management

General Business

PATHWAYS

Nursing Teaching

HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Coaching*

Exercise Science

Fitness Management**

Optional Concentration: Business

Sports Psychology**

Sports and Recreation Management**

Optional Concentration: Business

NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Actuarial Science

Biochemistry**

Biology**

Optional Concentrations: Biomedical/Molecular Biology

Ecology and Organismal Biology

Pre-Medical Studies

Chemistry**

Chemistry with Forensic Science

Environmental Science**

Environmental Science with Environmental Education

Health Science

Mathematics**

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Criminal Justice**

Program Tracks: Corrections

Law Enforcement

Gerontology*

History**

Political Science*

Psychology**

Social Work*

Sociology and Anthropology** Women’s and Gender Studies*

* Minor Only ** Major or Minor

PERFORMANCE and PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS*

• Art Alliance (Visual Arts)

• Choral

• Difference Maker (Community Service)

• Global Citizen Honors Program

• Gospel Choir

• Marching Band

• Music

• Women’s Leadership Institute KeyesBarber-Benedict (KBB) Scholars Program

*Scholarships available

• Baseball (M)

• Basketball (M/W)

• Bowling* (M/W)

• Cheerleading (M/W)

• Cross Country (M/W)

• Football (M)

• Golf (M/W)

• Outdoor Recreation and Competitive Clay Target Program* (M/W)

• Soccer (M/W)

• Softball (W)

• Swimming and Diving (M/W)

• Tennis (M/W)

• Track and Field (M/W)

• Volleyball (M/W)

• Wrestling (M)

• Competitive Esports Team

*Non-NCAA varsity sports offering scholarships