2014 - 2015

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Table of Contents

Subject Page

I. Letter from the Dean of Advisement and Retention 3

II. GENERAL INFORMATION 2014 – 2015 Academic Calendar 5

Referral Guide 7

Deans, Department Chairs, and Site Coordinators 8

Advisors 9

III. ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND POLICIES

IN THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM CAMS Login Information 14

How to print an Advisor Copy Transcript 15

Registering a Student in CAMS 16

Academic Integrity and Honesty 17

Academic Advising Guidelines 18

Suggestions to Enhance Communication with Students 20

Roles of Student and Faculty Advisor in the Advising Relationship 22

First Interview Sample Student Information Sheet 23

Sample Questions to Ask in Subsequent Interviews with your Advisee 24

Grade Appeals 25

Courses 26

To Add a Course 27

To Drop a Course 28

To Withdraw from the University 30

Chapel Attendance 31

Undergraduate Graduation Requirements and Admission to 33

Candidacy

*Forms for students can be found on the F drive under Everyone

and then Records Office Forms*

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From the Office of Advisement and Retention Dear Colleagues: Academic advising at Missouri Baptist University is an integral part of the larger mission of the University, providing enrichment and guidance to our students academically, spiritually, and professionally. As academic advisors we guide our students through the necessary steps to degree completion as well as providing a support system for securing the resources that our students need to be successful both here at MBU and beyond. The academic advisor represents a vital link between the student and the institution, and the advisement process can make a huge difference in the lives of our students, helping them to adjust to university life, clarifying expectations and graduation requirements, and guiding the student to campus resources that promote success. Meaningful academic advising experiences play an important role in overall retention of students, and our office is here to help provide tools, training and guidance for our faculty advisors to establish and maintain meaningful advising relationships. Please do not hesitate to contact our office regarding ways that we can provide assistance and support for your advising needs.

Lydia Thebeau

Dr. Lydia Thebeau Dean of Advisement and Retention

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General Information

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2014-2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Fall 2014

Fall Faculty Conference 8/13-16

Fall Semester Begins 8/18

Fall I 8-Week Begins 8/18

Labor Day 9/1

Fall Quarter Doctoral Term Begins 9/16

Day Assessment/In-Service 10/8

Fall Mid-Terms 10/9-10

Fall II 8-Week Begins 10/15-21

Fall Break 10/17-20

Thanksgiving Break 11/26-11/30

Summer Registration Opens 12/1

Fall II 8-Week Ends 12/14

Final Exams 12/9-12

Residence Hall Closes 12/12

Winterim Begins 12/15

Offices Closed – Christmas Break 12/19/2014-1/1/2015

Spring 2015

Offices Open – Return from Christmas Break 1/2

Winterim Ends 1/2

Faculty Conference 1/2

Spring I Evening 8-Week Begins 1/5-1/10

Spring Day Classes Begin 1/5

Winter Quarter Doctoral Term Begins 1/6

Martin Luther King, Jr. (Day Only) 1/19

Day Assessment/In-Service 2/18

Spring Mid-Terms 2/19-20

Spring II 8-Week Begins 3/2-7

Spring Break (Day Classes) 3/7-15

Fall/Spring Registration Opens 3/16

Spring Quarter Doctoral Term Begins 3/31

Easter Recess (Day Only) 4/3-5

Spring II 8-Week Ends 4/26

Final Exams 4/21-24

Commencement 4/28

Summer 2015

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Summer I 8-Week Begins 5/3-6/22

Memorial Day Observed 5/25

Summer I 5-Week Begins 6/2

Summer I 8-Week Ends 6/22

Summer Quarter Doctoral Term Begins 6/23

Summer II 8-Week Begins 6/28-7/4

Summer I 5-Week Ends 7/3

Independence Day Observed 7/3

Summer II 5-Week Begins 7/7

Summer II 5-Week Ends 8/7

Summer II 8-Week Ends 8/17

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Referral Guide

Office Ext.

Academic Advising 2287

Admissions 2290

Athletic Office 2279

Bookstore 2261

Campus Pastor 5314

Career Services 2373

5315

Distance Learning 5353

Financial Services 2366

Graduate Admissions 2327

Help Desk 2377

IT 2377

Library 2319

2320

President 2355

Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs 2201

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5306

Public Relations 2302

Security/Public Safety 2372

Cell Phone 882-1601

Special Needs 2389

Student Activities 2242

Study Abroad 2112

Testing Center 2364

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Deans, Department Chairs, and Site Coordinators

Dean of Advisement and Retention Lydia Thebeau

Coordinator for Franklin County Shelton Smith

Coordinator for Franklin County-Pacific Ed Hillhouse

Dean of Jefferson College Amber Henry

Dean of Jefferson College-Arnold Amber Henry

Coordinator for Logan A. College Bill Combs

Coordinator for Lewis & Clark Community College Bill Combs

Dean of Mineral Area Amber Henry

Coordinator for Rend Lake College Bill Combs

Dean of Troy/Wentzville Mary Sue Thompson

Department Chair - Business Brenda Bradford

Department Chair - Education Melanie Bishop

Department Chair - Fine Arts/Communications Larry Smith

Department Chair - Health and Sport Sciences Greg Comfort

Department Chair - Humanities John Han

Department Chair - Natural Sciences Jerry Deese

Department Chair - Social/Behavioral Sciences Janet Puls

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Advisors Department Advisor Office Phone E-mail Accounting Aaron Black 316 485-8468 blacka@mobap.edu

Karen Kannenberg 322 392-2337 kannen@mobap.edu

Applied Mgmt. Brenda Bradford 321 392-2339 bradfbd@mobap.edu

Behavioral Science Janet Puls 320 392-2333 pulsj@mobap.edu

Biology Shayani Pieris 217 489-9624 pieriss@mobap.edu

Mark Sherman 217 485-8443 shermanmj@mobap.edu

Biotechnology Shayani Pieris 217 489-9624 pieriss@mobap.edu

Mark Sherman 217 485-8443 shermanmj@mobap.edu

Biology/Pre. Med.* Lydia Thebeau 220 392-2285 thebeaul@mobap.edu

Pre-Nursing (Associate of Science)

Biochemistry Mary Vedamuthu 219 392-2284 vedamms@mobap.edu

Business Admin. Brenda Bradford 321 392-2339 bradfbd@mobap.edu

Karen Kannenberg 322 392-2337 kannen@mobap.edu

Stephanie Kontrim- 347 744-7624 kontrse@mobap.edu

Baumann

Paul Faber 316 392-2346 faberp@mobap.edu

Aaron Black 316 485-8468 blacka@mobap.edu

Business Education Kathleen Wendt 312 392-2324 wendt@mobap.edu

Certification Only Kathleen Wendt 312 392-2324 wendt@mobap.edu

Chemistry Jerry Deese 217 392-2315 deese@mobap.edu

Mary Vedamuthu 219 392-2284 vedamms@mobap.edu

Communications

Communication Studies/

Public Relations Ray Killebrew 101A 392-2111 killbblr@mobap.edu

Public Relations Amanda Staggenborg 101A 744-5365 staggenborga@mobap.edu

Broadcast Media Paula Bennett 101C 744-5350 bennettp@mobap.edu

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Communication Studies

Allin Means 101C 744-7602 meansa@mobap.edu

Amanda Staggenborg 101A 744-5365 staggenborga@mobap.edu

Paula Bennett 101C 744-5350 bennettp@mobap.edu

Child Development Kathleen Wendt 312 392-2324 wendt@mobap.edu

Christian Ministry Terry Chrisope 339 392-2321 chrisope@mobap.edu

Curtis McClain 338 392-2312 mcclain@mobap.edu

Church Music Ladd Faszold 110 392-2102 faszold@mobap.edu

Criminal Justice James Kellogg 346 744-5389 kellojb@mobap.edu

English John Han 337 392-2311 hanjn@mobap.edu

Jessica Wohlschlaeger 336 485-8436 wohlsj@mobap.edu

Thea Abraham Records 485-8451 abrahamt@mobap.edu

Kelly Leavitt 336 744-5358 leavittk@mobap.edu

Glenn Hopp 344 485-8466 hoppg@mobap.edu

Early Childhood Ed. Mary Ann Bouas 352 392-2388 bouasMA@mobap.edu f/s

Ricki Roth 351 744-7625 ricki.roth@mobap.edu j/s

Elementary Ed. Mary Ann Bouas 352 392-2388 bouasMA@mobap.edu f/s

Ricki Roth 351 744-7625 ricki.roth@mobap.edu j/s

Exercise Science Jessica Stapleton SRC 485-8492 stapletonj@mobap.edu f/s

Mark Kimzey SRC 101D392-2275 kimzey@mobap.edu j/s

General Studies Kathleen Wendt 312 392-2324 wendt@mobap.edu

In Education

Healthcare Mgmt. Karen Kannenberg 322 392-2337 kannen@mobap.edu

Health Education Lowell Pitzer 341 392-2317 pitzer@mobap.edu

Health Sciences Victor Kizer SRC 485-8405 kizerv@mobap.edu

History Keith Beutler 343 744-5359 kbeutler@mobap.edu

Home School Jill Crain A-L Adm 392-2299 crainj@mobap.edu

Daniel Wood M-Z Adm 392-2293 woodd@mobap.edu

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Human Services Janet Puls 320 392-2333 pulsj@mobap.edu

Information Brenda Bradford 321 392-2339 bradfbd@mobap.edu

Technology

Journalism Allin Means 101C 744-7602 meansa@mobap.edu

Liberal Arts Thea Abraham Records 485-8451 abrahamt@mobap.edu

Marketing Brenda Bradford 321 392-2339 bradfbd@mobap.edu

Karen Kannenberg 322 392-2337 kannen@mobap.edu

Management Brenda Bradford 321 392-2339 bradfbd@mobap.edu

Karen Kannenberg 322 392-2337 kannen@mobap.edu

Paul Faber 316 392-2346 faberp@mobap.edu

Aaron Black 316 485-8468 blacka@mobap.edu

Mathematics Jerry Deese 217 392-2315 deese@mobap.edu

Wei-Cheun Liu Tai 208 744-5362 taiwl@mobap.edu

Middle Childhood Kathleen Wendt 312 392-2324 wendt@mobap.edu

Ministry & Ldrshp. Terry Chrisope 339 392-2321 chrisope@mobap.edu

Curtis McClain 338 392-2312 mcclain@mobap.edu

Music Pat Lacey 114 392-2101 laceypat@mobap.edu

Cathy Benton 113 392-2104 benton@mobap.edu

Matt Frederickson 111 392-2103 fredem@mobap.edu

Music Education Cathy Benton 113 392-2104 benton@mobap.edu

Pat Lacey 114 392-2101 laceypat@mobap.edu

Music Ministry Ladd Faszold 110 392-2102 faszold@mobap.edu

Music Performance Pat Lacey 114 392-2101 laceypat@mobap.edu

Cathy Benton 113 392-2104 benton@mobap.edu

Music Theatre Joy Powell 101A 744-5307 powellja@mobap.edu

Pre-Engineering* Jerry Deese 217 392-2315 deese@mobap.edu

Pre-Law* Keith Beutler 343 744-5359 kbeutler@mobap.edu

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Physical Education Lowell Pitzer 341 392-2317 pitzer@mobap.edu

Psychology Holly Brand 318 329-2306 brandhl@mobap.edu

Janet Puls 113 392-2333 pulsj@mobap.edu

Jim Kellogg 346 744-5389 kellojb@mobap.edu

David Bailey 319 392-2347 baileyd@mobap.edu

Secondary Ed. Ricki Roth 351 744-7625 ricki.roth@mobap.edu

Social Science Keith Beutler 343 744-5359 kbeutler@mobap.edu

Sport Management David Pierce A-L SRC 101A 744-7621 pierce@mobap.edu

Ron Sparks M-Z SRC 101B 744-5353 sparksr@mobap.edu

Speech/Theatre Joy Powell 101A 744-5307 powellja@mobap.edu

Undecided Desiree’ Peters 108 392-2346 peterdl@mobap.edu

Unified Science Kathleen Wendt 312 392-2324 wendt@mobap.edu

Worship Arts & Jonathan Blackmon 101D 485-8444 blackmonj@mobap.edu

Worship Arts

Technology

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Academic Information and Policies Used in the Academic Program

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How to Log Into & Out of CAMS

LOGGING ON

1. Open Internet Explorer. (CAMS will not work with any other browser you must use

Internet Explorer)

2. Type in the address http://camse.mobap.edu

3. A screen will appear asking for your Username and Password. Enter your Username

and Password into the proper fields and click on Log In. (Your Username will be

assigned by CAMS Manger. You may change your password as you wish.)

LOGGING OUT

There is no Log Out button in CAMS. You simply need to close each window you have

open by clicking the X in the right hand corner. Please be sure to click the save button on any

window in which you have made a change prior to clicking the X in the right hand corner.

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How to Print an Advisor Copy Transcript

1. In CAMS, go to Registration

2. Select Academic

3. Select Transcripts

4. Select Advisor Transcript

5. Next to the Transcript Format heading, select MBU Single Column (Overall GPA)

6. Click on the Student Selection Tab

7. Click on the Single button

8. Click on the icon to the right of the blank Student ID field

9. Enter the student’s information and click find

10. Double click on the student’s name

11. Click on the Print Tab

12. Delete the student’s name from the Name: field and type in Advisor

13. Click Print

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Registering a Student in CAMS

Login to CAMS - Registration

- Academic

- Unofficial

Type in Criteria - You can search by any of the criteria listed

Double click student’s name

First Pop-up is ALERT page - Don’t proceed when the alert says “don’t register student.” That student must first meet with

the department that applied the hold.

- Click OK

Parameter Page - Registration Term (i.e. – FA-14, SP-15)

- Registration Save Option

- MBU Combined w/Details Schedules (New)

- The following should be checked:

- Check for schedule conflicts

- Check for pre-requisites

- Check for co-requisites

- Notify if Repeat

- Check for Prerequisites in Course Equivalents

After first time it should save for future students.

- Load

Register Page - Department tab

- Course abbreviation

- ID tab - Course numbers

- If you do not have the numbers you can search solely with the course abbreviations.

- Filter courses

- Double click on course you would like added. Class will appear in lower box.

- Once schedule is complete click Save Registration at the top of screen.

- Print-Advisor sign/Student sign and send to Records Office.

Dropping a class (when you make a mistake during the registration process) - Right click on class

- Drop (NOTE: If you have already exited or saved the student registration, the student must

complete a drop form with Records to drop the class.)

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Academic Integrity and Honesty

Academic dishonesty jeopardizes the academic integrity of the University and is not in keeping

with Christian principles. It is considered to be a serious offense. Missouri Baptist University

expects students to attach their names only to work or research, which they have done

themselves. Materials and sources must be properly documented. Students must prepare original

work and research, present their own reports and papers, and take examinations without any

assistance or aids not expressly permitted in the testing procedure.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not necessarily confined to: plagiarizing; cheating on

examinations; submitting counterfeit reports, tests, or papers; stealing tests or other academic

materials; knowingly falsifying academic records or documents such as transcripts; and

submitting the same work to more than one class without consent of the instructors involved.

Academic dishonesty of any nature will result in disciplinary action, which may include

receiving a failing grade on the work in question, failure in the course, or dismissal from the

University. Additional information is available in the Missouri Baptist University Student

Handbook.

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Academic Advising Guidelines

The academic advisor is to undertake the following responsibilities with regard to his/her

advisees:

1. Endeavor to know his/her advisees well enough to be able to write a letter of

reference if requested to do so.

One factor frequently mentioned by students as being important to them in the

advising process is whether or no tan advisor shows concern for them as individuals.

Students who feel that their advisor cares fro them as persons are more likely to value

their advisor’s advice, and are more likely to return to their advisor when they are

experiencing difficulties.

2. Exhibited good listening and questioning skills in order to identify academic

and/or personal problems which may affect academic performance.

While advising should not be equated with counseling, successful advisors need to

understand and use some basic helping skills.

3. Discuss career options and interests as they may relate to the student being

advised.

Advisors serve an important role in the career development of students.

4. Assess the student’s ability to successfully complete the proposed academic load

and offer suggestions for modification when appropriate.

Assist each student in deciding how to choose elective courses to best meet his/her

goals, taking into account the student’s interests and abilities. Advisors should keep

in mind that the choices belong to the students and the advisor’s role is to give

accurate information and advice.

5. Be aware of campus facilities and programs which are in place to assist students

and be prepared to refer students to these programs when appropriate. Offer to

assist in making appointments and follow up as needed.

Advisors are not expected to know everything. When faced with a situation which

requires additional information or other campus resources, the advisor should be

knowledgeable enough of the support services on campus to call or appropriately

refer the student. When it is determined that a referral is in order, the advisor:

Follows up with the student and referral source if confidentiality permits.

This allows the advisor to evaluate how useful the referral source has been,

and to determine what progress the student is making.

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6. Be generally aware of campus rules and procedures relating to academic

matters. Examples include, but are not limited to, add/drop procedures and

deadlines, change of grading option, and probationary rules.

Advisors also need to:

Advise students to schedule a grad check in the beginning of your junior year.

Be knowledgeable about registration procedures.

Keep up to date about university academic regulations.

Keep a current Catalog.

Keep a current Student Handbook.

7. Be very familiar with the curriculum in which he/she is advising so that students

can be assisted in a selection of courses resulting in a degree or other educational

goals.

Remaining informed and current is a task that requires constant attention. From a

student’s point of view, receiving incorrect information is worse than not knowing at

all.

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Suggestions to Enhance Communication with Students

1. Provide the student personalized attention

a. Smile

b. Call him/her by names

c. Maintain an attitude of acceptance and respect

2. Communicate interest in the student through non-verbal behaviors

a. Position yourself at an appropriate distance – about 3-5 feet

b. Maintain

c. Face the speaker squarely

d. Maintain comfortable eye contact

3. Use active listening to understand what the student is really saying

a. Pay careful attention to what the student is saying

b. Make “comprehension,” not “defense preparation” your goals

c. Clear mind of distractions

d. Suspend judgment

e. Pay close attention to non-verbal communication, i.e. tone of voice, posture,

expression, and eye contact

f. Focus on central idea, do no get lost in details

4. Wait for speaker to finish before responding

5. Use the emphatic listening response to clarify what you believe the student is

saying

a. Note the content of the speaker’s message and feelings

b. Communicate understanding of the speaker’s feelings, thoughts, and behaviors

from his/her frame of reference

Example: ‘You seem to be very angry about the professor’s comments in class.”

c. Other examples of communication stems to communicate understanding

“Could it be that…”

“I wonder if …”

“What I guess I’m hearing is …”

“It seems you’re feeling a little …”

“If I understand, you …”

“If I get the impression that …”

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6. Use open-ended questions to encourage the student to talk

a. Closed questions can be answered by a few words and hence shut down

communication

Examples:

Open-ended: “Could you tell me a little about your English class?”

Closed: “Do you attend English class?”

Open-ended: “How do you feel about English class?”

Closed: “How do you like English class?”

Open-ended: “How do you feel about the time you spent on the test?”

Closed: “How long did it take you to finish the test?”

7. Try to avoid shutting down the speaker by:

a. Arguing

b. Interrupting

c. Judging: criticizing, diagnosing

d. Sending immediate solutions – ordering, moralizing, advising

e. Playing down the concern by diverting or using logical argument

8. Return all advising materials pertaining to a student to Records once the student

graduates and/or stops attending.

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Roles of Student and Faculty Advisor in the Advising Relationship

This was adapted from University of Iowa’s, How You and Your Advisor Will Work Together,

and Houston Baptist University’s, Advisor Handbook.

Expectations of Student and Advisor

1. Student should … Contact and keep in touch with your advisor.

Advisor should … Post office hours and be available during these times.

2. Student should … Make and keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or

cancel an appointment.

Advisor should … Keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an

appointment.

3. Student should … Come with specific questions in mind.

Advisor should … Provide accurate and specific information.

4. Student should … Come with necessary materials (pencil, course schedule, forms,

etc.).

Advisor should … Have on hand a University Catalog and Student Handbook.

5. Student should … Provide information about his/her academic progress, study

habits, and problem areas. Be open to suggestions for

improvement.

Advisor should … Listen, help solve problems, and suggest referral resources.

6. Student should … Build a schedule free of time conflicts.

Advisor should … Check schedule for appropriate selection of courses.

7. Student should … Made decisions concerning careers, choice of major, and

selection of courses.

Advisor should … Discuss options concerning careers, choice of majors,

and selection of courses.

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First Interview Sample Student Information Sheet

The first interview should focus on getting to know the student and discussing expectations of

you as an advisor. Some students will talk freely and readily provide the information when

asked to tell a little about themselves. If the student says very little, you can use some of the

following questions to obtain information and build rapport with the student.

1. What high school did you graduate from? How big was your graduating class?

2. Have you taken any departmental courses yet?

3. Is there a specific aspect of (name of major) that particularly interests you?

4. What let you to choose __________ as a major?

5. Where are you in the math course sequence?

6. Where do you live (Residence Hall, off-campus, with parents)? What is your local

address and phone number to put in my file?

7. What kind of extra-curricular activities are you involved in?

8. Are you on any scholarships?

9. What is required for you to keep those scholarships?

10. What do you expect from me as your advisor? This is an opportunity to clarify and

discuss discrepancies?

11. Suggest the student draft a resume. The student may need assistance from your and/or

the Career Placement Office.

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Sample Questions to Ask in Subsequent Interviews with your Advisee

1. Have you had any problems recently with life on campus?

a. Do you know where to get help if you encounter any problems?

2. Tell me about each of your classes and how each one is going?

a. Do you know where to get help with your classes/academic concerns?

b. Do you know where to go if you have problems with an instructor?

c. Do you know the prerequisites of your classes?

3. In which student activities and professional organizations are you currently involved?

a. If the student is not involved in a departmental professional organization, this

is a good time to encourage his/her involvement.

b. Do you know where you can find out more about campus activities?

4. When do you plan to graduate? Will you be planning to do an internship or gather any

related work experience before that time?

5. Have you scheduled a graduation check?

6. Let’s review a copy of your most recent resume.

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Grade Appeals

If a student believes, he or she has received a course grade that is not reflective of the quality of

work put forth in accordance with the expectations outlined in the course syllabus, the following

procedure provides a way for that student to appeal the grade and address his or her concerns.

However, the student should not assume that any grade appeal will be successful.

The first step is to contact the instructor upon posting of the final course grade. Final course

grades are posted online through Spartan Space the week following the end of the course. In the

event that the instructor is no longer employed by the University, the grade appeal will be

determined by the Division Chair. This first step should be completed in writing by letter or e-

mail no later than 30 days after the beginning of the semester following the one in which the

disputed final grade was received (30 days into the Spring semester for a Fall or Winterim course

or 30 days into the Fall semester for a Spring or Summer course). The appeal must be factually

based and the evidence for the appeal clearly explained. An appeal may be based on one of the

following standards: (1) the recorded grade is an error or (2) the grade determination was not

reflective of the quality of work put forth in accordance with the expectations outlined in the

course syllabus. These are the only legitimate grounds for an appeal. Students may not appeal an

individual test, assignment, or project grade.

Upon receipt of the appeal, the instructor has fourteen (14) days to evaluate and respond in

writing. The instructor’s response need only notify the student as to whether the appeal has been

sustained or denied. If the instructor determines that the grade should be changed, the instructor

will file a Change of Grade Form with the Records Office. A copy of that communication will

be provided to the student and to the Division Chair.

If the instructor denies the appeal, the student may next appeal to the Division Chair responsible

for the course within fourteen (14) days of receiving the instructor’s decision. If the course

instructor is the Division Chair, or if the Division Chair reviewed the original appeal because the

instructor is no longer with the University, the appeal would be to the Senior Vice President for

Academic Affairs. To initiate the second-level appeal, the student must submit the following

items to the Division Chair (or the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, when

appropriate) and to the Records Office: signed Grade Appeal Form, the instructor’s written

denial, and an explanation with supporting evidence as to why the denial is deemed to be

unjustified. The Grade Appeal Form is available in the Records Office and can be downloaded

from the MBU website.

The Division Chair will consider the grade appeal and review the points of disagreement and

thereby determine whether the grade was recorded in error, or whether the award of the grade

was not reflective of the quality of work put forth in accordance with the expectations outlined in

the course syllabus.

The Division Chair will render judgment as to whether the grade that has been assigned is the

accurate grade. The Division Chair’s decision will be the final determination of the grade.

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Courses

TO REPEAT A COURSE

If a course is repeated, only the higher grade will be used in calculating the cumulative grade

point average. Both enrollments will appear on the transcript. Students should be aware that

federal financial aid will cover repeats of courses that were previously failed and may not

include more than one repetition of a previously passed course. Also, athletes should be aware

that under NAIA regulations, a repeat of a course previously passed with a grade of D or better

cannot be applied toward satisfying the 24-hour rule for athletic eligibility.

AUDITING A COURSE

University credit is not granted for audited classes. Since the auditors do not participate in the

graded written assignments or examinations, the chief benefit is from class lectures and

discussions. Although auditing may be permitted, the University strongly recommends that

qualified students enroll for coursework on a for credit basis. Online courses are not available

for audit.

DECLARING OR CHANGING A MAJOR

The major of an undergraduate student as listed on the application for admission will be

considered the student’s declared major until the student completes a Request to Change

Major/Advisor form, available in the Records Office, and submits it to the Advising Office.

If an undergraduate student is admitted to the University as undecided or undeclared, the major

will be listed as undecided until the student completes a Request to Change Major/Advisor

form and submits it to the Advising Office.

If a student is admitted to the University as undecided or undeclared, the major will be listed as

undecided until the student completes a Request to Change Major/Advisor form and submits it to

the Advising Office.

ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS

Official academic transcripts must be requested from the Records Office in writing by mail, fax,

or in person and must include the signature of the student. There is no charge for first official

transcript issued for any student. The charge for each subsequent official transcript is $6.00.

Unofficial transcripts may be printed from Spartan Space (see the catalog section on Spartan

Space for more information on accessing the student portal page). No transcript, official or

unofficial, will be issued until the account of the student has been cleared by both the Business

and Student Financial Services Offices and all holds affecting the release of transcripts have been

cleared. Transcript request forms are available in the Records Office and can be downloaded

from http://www.mobap.edu/images/stories/academics/Records/transcript_request_form.pdf.

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To Add a Course

Fifteen and Sixteen-Week Terms (Full Semester)

Students wishing to add a class must file a completed Schedule Adjustment form, including

signatures, by the end of the tenth working day of the term in the Records Office.

Ten-Week Terms (Forty Sessions – Summer)

Students wishing to add a class must file a completed Schedule Adjustment form, including

signatures, by the end of the fourth working day of the term in the Records Office.

Eight-Week Terms

Students wishing to add a class must file a completed Schedule Adjustment form, including

signatures, by the second class meeting in the Records Office.

Five Week Terms (Twenty Sessions – Summer)

Students wishing to add a class must file a completed Schedule Adjustment form, including

signatures, by the end of the second working day in the Records Office.

Four Week Terms (Eight Sessions – Summer)

Students wishing to add a class must file a completed Schedule Adjustment form, including

signatures, by the second class meeting in the Records Office.

Three-Week Terms (Twelve Sessions – Summer and Winterim)

Students wishing to add a class must file a completed Schedule Adjustment form, including

signatures, by the end of the second working day of the term in the Records Office.

Two-Week Terms (Eight Sessions – Summer)

Students wishing to add a class must file a completed Schedule Adjustment form, including

signatures, by the end of the second working day of the term in the Records Office.

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To Drop a Course

Fifteen and Sixteen Week Terms (Full Semester)

Courses officially dropped, with a completed, signed, and submitted Schedule Adjustment form

in the Records Office, on or before the tenth working day of the semester will not appear on the

student’s transcript. Courses officially dropped after the tenth working day, but before the end of

the twelfth week of the semester, appear on the transcript with the grade of W, indicating that the

student withdrew without grade point penalty. Courses officially dropped after the twelfth week

are marked WF. A WF is a penalty grade and counts against the semester and cumulative

grade point averages.

Ten-Week Terms (Forty Sessions – Summer)

Courses officially dropped, with a completed, signed, and submitted Schedule Adjustment form

in the Records Office, on or before the fourth working day of the term will not appear on the

student’s transcript. Courses officially dropped after the fourth working day but before the end of

the sixth week appear on the transcript with the grade of W, indicating that the student withdrew

without grade point penalty. Courses officially dropped after the sixth week are marked WF. A

WF is a penalty grade and counts against the semester and cumulative grade point averages.

Eight-Week Terms

Eight-week courses officially dropped, with a completed, signed, and submitted Schedule

Adjustment form in the Records Office, by the second class meeting will not appear on the

transcript of the student. Courses officially dropped after the second class meeting but before the

sixth class meeting appear on the transcript with the grade of W, indicating that the student

withdrew without grade point penalty. Courses officially dropped after the sixth class meeting

are marked WF. A WF is a penalty grade and counts against the semester and cumulative grade

point averages.

Five Week Terms (Twenty Sessions – Summer)

Courses officially dropped, with a completed, signed, and submitted Schedule Adjustment form

in the Records Office, on or before the second working day of the term will not appear on the

student’s transcript. Courses officially dropped after the second working day but before the end

of the twelfth working day appear on the transcript with the grade of W, indicating that the

student withdrew without grade point penalty. Courses officially dropped after the twelfth

working day are marked WF. A WF is a penalty grade and counts against the semester and

cumulative grade point averages.

Four Week Terms (Eight Sessions – Summer)

Four-week courses officially dropped, with a completed, signed, and submitted Schedule

Adjustment form in the Records Office, by the second class meeting will not appear on the

transcript of the student. Courses officially dropped after the second class meeting but before the

sixth class meeting appear on the transcript with the grade of W, indicating that the student

withdrew without grade point penalty. Courses officially dropped after the sixth class meeting

are marked WF. A WF is a penalty grade and counts against the semester and cumulative grade

point averages.

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Three-Week Terms (Twelve Sessions – Summer and Winterim)

Courses officially dropped, with a completed, signed, and submitted Schedule Adjustment form

in the Records Office, on or before the second working day of the term will not appear on the

student’s transcript. Courses officially dropped after the second class day, but before the end of

the tenth class day, appear on the transcript with the grade of W, indicating that the student

withdrew without grade point penalty. Courses officially dropped after the tenth class day are

marked WF. A WF is a penalty grade and counts against the semester and cumulative grade

point averages.

Two-Week Terms (Eight Sessions – Summer)

Courses officially dropped, with a completed, signed, and submitted Schedule Adjustment form

in the Records Office, on or before the second working day of the term will not appear on the

student’s transcript. Courses officially dropped after the second working day but before the end

of the sixth working day appear on the transcript with the grade of W, indicating that the student

withdrew without grade point penalty. Courses officially dropped after the sixth working day are

marked WF. A WF is a penalty grade and counts against the semester and cumulative grade

point averages.

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To Withdraw from the University

Students finding it necessary to withdraw from the University must complete a Withdrawal from

School form, which can be secured from the Records Office on the Main campus, or the

Extension Dean for off-campus sites. Otherwise, they will receive an XF grade for each course,

which is a penalty grade and counts against the semester and cumulative grade point averages.

If a student withdraws from the University by the tenth working day of the semester, the courses

will not appear on the transcript. If a student withdraws from the university after the tenth

working day but before the end of the twelfth week, his courses appear on the transcript with the

grade of W, meaning withdrawal without grade point penalty. Withdrawal after the twelfth week

results in a grade of WF, which is a penalty grade and counts against the grade point average. For

permissible withdrawal periods for Winterim, Summer, and eight-week sessions, consult the

section on dropping or adding a course in the catalog and refer to the calendar in the Course

Schedule for specific deadline dates.

Charges and/or refunds are made in keeping with catalog regulations (see Refund Schedule).

Accounts become due and payable immediately upon withdrawal.

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Chapel Attendance

Chapel programs are planned to provide the students, faculty, staff, and administration with a

period devoted to spiritual and cultural development. Distinguished visitors, speakers, musicians,

and other outstanding individuals are invited for these programs, which convene from 11 AM to

11:45 AM every Thursday and on the first Tuesday of the month in Pillsbury Chapel. The second

and third Tuesdays of the month are usually available for class meetings and organization

meetings. Freshmen will be meeting in Pillsbury Chapel & Dale Williams Fine Arts Center for

Collegiate Seminar during the Fall semester. See the printed Chapel Schedule, available at the

beginning of each semester, for the exact dates. The chapel convocation is considered to be an

integral part of the student’s overall educational experience. The following attendance

requirements and provisions reflect this attitude:

1. Undergraduate students enrolled for nine credit hours or more on the Main campus are

expected to attend all chapel and assembly programs (students enrolled for eight hours

or less may attend, if they choose, and are encouraged to do so whenever possible);

2. A student attending 80% or more of the programs is awarded one additional quality point for

that semester;

3. Those attending 60%-79% of the programs are considered to be following the minimum

acceptable attendance pattern, and there is no change in quality point status;

4. One quality point is removed from the record of a student who attends only 50%-59% of the

programs;

5. A student who attends less than 50% of chapel/assembly programs in any one semester loses

one quality point and is in danger of being placed on disciplinary probation, during which time

the student is restricted from certain leadership and extracurricular activities, and all institutional

financial aid the student has been receiving is discontinued;

6. Each semester several alternative events are printed in the Chapel Schedule which a student

may attend a total up to three for chapel credit;

7. Students who consistently disregard responsible chapel attendance may be asked to withdraw

from the University. Any appeals concerning chapel credit must be submitted in writing to the

Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Development within six months of the semester

in question.

8. If unable to attend chapel during the semester due to uncontrollable circumstances, a letter

must be submitted to the Senior Vice President for Student Development by October 1 for the

fall semester and by February 1 for the spring semester. If you have a job that requires you to

miss chapel, you must have your employer submit the letter.

9. Attendance will be taken from 10:40 AM until 11:10 AM after which time attendance will not

be taken for credit. In addition, students leaving chapel before dismissal will have chapel

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attendance cancelled for that day. It is the responsibility of the student to follow this procedure.

If habitual infractions are observed, the student may receive disciplinary action by the

Senior Vice President for Student Development.

10. Any appeals concerning chapel credit must be submitted in writing to the Senior Vice

President for Student Development within six months of the semester in question.

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Undergraduate Graduation Requirements and Admission to Candidacy

Graduates of Missouri Baptist University are expected to demonstrate a lifestyle that will reflect

honor on themselves, and on the institution which awarded the degree, as they serve the needs of

the community and seek to make the world a better place in which to live. The degree is

academic in structure, but represents ethical, social, moral, and spiritual development as well.

Although a student earns the privilege of being considered for graduation, the final decision

regarding the awarding of degrees is the prerogative of the faculty for recommendation and

approval.

The candidate for any degree should study carefully all courses and other requirements for that

degree and for graduation as listed in the University catalog. Each student is responsible for

all requirements as stated. Careful attention to the program will result in completion of the

requirements for graduation in the minimum time.

The undergraduate degree programs are designed with a strong liberal arts foundation. Credits

are given as standard semester hours, at least 128 of which are required for graduation (64-

65 for the Associate of Science degree). The student must complete at least 30 hours in a major

field of study, and satisfy the requirements of both the general education program and the

degree program for which the student has opted. The remaining hours to be applied toward the

degree are elected by the student with consent of his advisor.

A major field of specialization should be declared by the beginning of the junior year, and may

be chosen earlier. This choice is to be made after conference with the student’s academic

advisor, followed by a formal declaration to the Records Office. A degree plan should be applied

for in the Records Office as soon as the major has been declared.

In order to be considered a candidate for graduation, a student must have fulfilled, or have in

progress, the following requirements:

1. The faculty advisor of the student must approve choice of degree, major field(s) of study, and

minor(s) or cognate(s), and all semester schedules. Those seeking teacher certification must also

obtain approval for their program of study from the Education Division and complete a

certification check.

2. The student will meet assessment criteria established by the faculty as follows:

a. The student who has completed between 55 and 89 credit hours, with at least 30 hours

earned at Missouri Baptist University, will take a mid-level assessment test of general

education.* All general education and degree requirements, with the exception of IDST

403 World Citizen, should have been completed or be in progress at the time this test is

taken.

b. All students will take the appropriate subject field test(s)* for their major(s) during the

senior year, and/or complete other internal/external subject assessment measures

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(such as portfolios, senior recitals, senior research projects, or internships) as determined

by the faculty.

*Students seeking teacher certification are required by the Department of Elementary and

Secondary Education to take the C-BASE as a general education mid-level examination and

the Praxis II examination (early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary subject field)

appropriate to the certification for which the student is being recommended as an exit exam.

3. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, for both degree credit and

non-degree credit, must be maintained on the overall program. Certain majors (e.g., Exercise

Science) and degree programs (e.g., BSE) also require a cumulative grade point average of 2.50

or better. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires an overall

cumulative grade point average of 2.50 for teacher certification and also requires a 2.50 in the

subject field certification area as well. Students should check specific catalog requirements for

their program.

4. A student seeking to earn a baccalaureate degree must complete at least 45 hours of junior and

senior level courses, which are normally taken after the student has completed at least 45 hours

of lower division courses. Seniors must secure special permission from the Senior Vice President

for Academic Affairs to take freshman level courses.

5. A minimum of 128 hours is required to complete a baccalaureate degree at Missouri Baptist

University; however, some programs may require in excess of 128 hours for completion. A

minimum of 64 hours is required to complete an Associate of Science degree.

6. At least six hours of major and three hours of minor must be earned at Missouri Baptist

University.

7. At least 24 of the last 32 hours must be taken at Missouri Baptist University. This requirement

is waived for students enrolled in the Plus-Two programs at Jefferson College, Lewis and Clark

Community College, and John A. Logan College, provided that the courses to be transferred are

taken at Jefferson College, Lewis and Clark Community College, or John A. Logan College. The

residency requirement remains in effect for Plus-Two students taking courses through

institutions other than Jefferson College, Lewis and Clark Community College, or John A. Logan

College.

All candidates for baccalaureate degrees must file a graduation application in the Records Office

during the first semester of their junior year (sophomore year for associate degree candidates), as

notice of intent to graduate. This will make it possible for records to be checked to determine

eligibility for graduation. Unless the Records Office is thus properly notified of intent to

graduate, a graduation delay may ensue. To be admitted to unqualified candidacy for graduation,

the student must be following an approved degree program, making it possible to graduate as

planned, and must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00.

Final graduation checks must be completed with the Director of Records no later than the tenth

working day of the semester in which the student plans to complete degree requirements.

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Summer session graduates must complete a graduation check by the tenth working day of the

Spring semester.

Degrees are conferred three times during the academic year:

1. Fall Semester and Winterim – at the conclusion of Winterim

2. Spring – at the conclusion of the Spring Semester; and

3. Summer – at the conclusion of the 2nd 8-week Summer Session.

Diplomas for Fall Semester/Winterim and Spring Semester graduates are mailed to students after

commencement exercises, upon verification of completion of degree requirements. Diplomas

for Summer graduates are available after the official closing date of the 2nd 8-Week Summer

Session, upon verification of completion of degree requirements. No student may receive a

diploma until all degree requirements are completed, the necessary official records are on file in

the Records Office, and all accounts are paid in full, including the graduation fee.