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1University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
2University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
President’s MessageDear Student,For more than a century, University of the Cumberlands hasremained true to its mission of providing a quality, affordableeducation to promising students from all backgroundsCumberlands is different by design. Our academic programsare rigorous yet student-centered. We believe a meaningfuleducation offers a variety of learning opportunities – not justtextbook instruction but relevant, hands-on application.By blending the benefits of a liberal arts education withpractical career skills, we provide a learning environmentdesigned to give students the support needed to succeed asprincipled, ethical leaders.Our approach to education is personal. We value each andevery student and have a community of faculty and staffdedicated to providing support through every step of theacademic journey.Whatever your goals and ambitions, Cumberlands iscommitted to helping you succeed.Sincerely,Larry CockrumPresident3University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
ContentsMilitary Admission Recruitment . 22President’s Message . 3Transfer Credit Related to Military Service . 24About the University of the Cumberlands. 8Student Life, Activities and Special Services . 25A Brief History . 8Student Government Association . 25The Campus . 8Campus Ministries. 25Mission Statement . 8The Orientation and Community Service Program 26Vision Statement . 8UC Engage . 26Commitment to Liberal Arts . 9UC PREP . 27Growth through Service and Work .9Clubs and Organizations . 27Accreditation and Affiliations . 10Athletics . 27Institutional Accreditation . 10Intramural Activities . 27Institutional Authorization. 10Grover M. Hermann Library . 27Program Accreditations . 10Student Publications . 28State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). 11Special Services . 28Washington State . 11Affiliations. 11Non-Discrimination Policy. 12Student Definition . 12Academic Catalog Notice . 12Academic Calendar 2021-2022. 13fall 2021 . 13Transfer Polices . 23Alumni Association . 28Career Services . 28Counseling Center . 28Health Services . 29Registration of Motor Vehicles . 29Housing . 29Financial Information . 29spring 2022 . 14Statement of Financial Responsibility DisclosureStatement . 29Summer 2022 . 15Student Financial Account Record . 30Policies and Regulations. 16Tuition and Fees 2021-2022 . 31The University Community . 16Refunds . 33Privacy Rights of Students . 16Refund Schedule . 33Disability Accommodations . 17Withdrawal Policy . 33Name and Contact Information Changes . 18Student Financial Aid . 34Admission to the University . 19Special Circumstance Appeals . 34Admission Offices . 19Financial Aid Withdrawal and Non-AttendancePolicies . 35All Undergraduate Applicants . 19Re-entering Transfer . 20State Financial Aid . 37Other Admission Classifications . 20Deceased Student . 37UCOnline Admission . 20Satisfactory Academic Progress . 38Dual Credit Admission. 20Endowed Scholarships, Workships, Loans . 41Veteran Students . 21University Scholarships . 414University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
Workship Program . 42Teacher Certification. 56Academic Information and Regulations . 43General Education Curriculum . 62Freshman Academic Advising . 43Purpose Statement . 62Transfer Students . 43General Education Goals and Intended LearningOutcomes . 62Summer Sessions . 43Online Courses . 43Force Majeure . 43UCumberlands Online . 43Upperclassmen. 44Official Notices . 44Semester Hour . 44General Education Curriculum for the Associate ofApplied Science Degree (21 Credits) . 65General Education Curriculum for the Associate ofScience and Associate of Nursing Degree (31Credits) . 65General Education Curriculum for the Bachelor’s ofApplied Science Degree (30 Credits) . 67Classification of Students. 44General Education Curriculum for all Bachelor ofArts, Science, Music & Education Degrees (37Credits) . 68Auditing of Courses . 44The Department of Allied Health. 69Class Standing. 44The Department of Art . 72Grading Systems and Grade Reports . 44Department of Biology . 76Quality Points and Grade Point Average (GPA) . 45The Hutton School of Business . 84Academic Probation and Suspension . 45Department of Chemistry . 94Academic Appeals . 45The Department of Communication and Theatre Arts. 100Student Class Load . 44Disability Accommodations . 45Attendance Policy . 46Course Cancellation Policy . 46Repeating a Course . 46Correspondence Work. 46Dropping a Course . 46Withdrawing from the University . 46Verification of Enrollment . 47Academic Leave of Absence from the University . 47Other Special Curricula and Programs . 48Academic Honors . 48Theatre Arts Program . 106The Department of Criminal Justice . 107School of Education. 113The Department of English . 126Freshman Composition Policies . 127General Studies Program . 132The Department of Health, Exercise and SportScience . 137The Department of History and Political Science . 153The Department of Human Services . 165Graduation and Commencement . 49The Department of Information Technology Sciences. 171Course Planning Regulations . 49The Department of Mathematics and Physics . 176Commencement Participation . 49Mathematics Program . 176Graduation Honors . 50Physics Program .181Student Awards . 50The Department of Military Science . 189Academic Degrees and Programs . 51The Department of Missions and Ministry . 191Degree Requirements . 55The Department of Music . 2085University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
The School of Nursing . 215The Department of Psychology . 218The Department of World Languages . 225Preparation for Graduate Studies and PostBaccalaureate Professional Education . 231Other Non-Degree Preparation UndergraduateCoursework . 236Course Descriptions . 237The Department of Allied Health . 237The Department of Art . 238The Department of Biology . 240The Hutton School of Business . 245The Department of Chemistry . 250The Department of Communication Arts andTheatre . 252The Department of Criminal Justice . 258The School of Education . 260The Department of English . 267General Studies Program . 270The Department of Health, Exercise and SportScience . 271The Department of History and Political Science. 276The Department of Human Services . 280The Department of Information TechnologySciences . 283The Department of Mathematics and Physics. 286The Department of Military Science . 290The Department of Missions and Ministry . 292The Department of Music . 295The School of Nursing . 299The Department of Psychology . 303The Department of World Languages . 306Other Academic Programs and Courses . 309Personnel . 311Board of Trustees . 311Campus Map . 3126University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
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About the Universityof the CumberlandsA Brief HistoryIn 1888, a group of Baptist ministers founded a smallcollege in Kentucky known as the WilliamsburgInstitute for the purpose of preparing young adultsfor lives as servant leaders. In 1913, following theacquisition of Highland College, Cumberland Collegewas born. The school became the University of theCumberlands in 2005.Undaunted by wars, economic depressions, socialunrest and natural disasters, University of theCumberlands has continuously served studentsprimarily, but not exclusively, from the beautifulAppalachian mountain regions of Kentucky,Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Georgia, NorthCarolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Alabama. Now,thanks to the welcome addition of online learning,the University’s doors are open to students from allover the world.The school’s vision for providing higher education inan underserved area caught the eye of men like JohnD. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie, both of whomsupported the institution. Cumberlands has producedtwo governors, five military generals, an admiral, fivecollege and university presidents, a Congressman,ministers, missionaries, legislators, judges and more.Ten presidents have served Cumberlands, includingWilliam James Johnson, E. E. Wood, John NewtonPrestridge, Gorman Jones, A. R. Evans, CharlesWilliam Elsey, James Lloyd Creech, J. M. Boswell,James H. Taylor and Larry L. Cockrum, currentPresident.residence section are situated on the surroundinghills. It is a place of natural beauty and healthfulsurroundings.Williamsburg is one of the older cities of the state. Ithas long been known for its large number of beautifulresidences, for its churches and schools, and for thehospitality of its people.Cumberlands’ main campus is situated on three hills,which divide it into three distinct parts and afford amagnificent view of the surrounding area. TheCollege’s thirty-four buildings are situated on thesehills, and a viaduct, spanning the south and middlehills, provides an easy and pleasant passageway toeach part of the campus.Mission StatementThe mission of University of the Cumberlands is toprovide a quality, affordable education to studentsfrom all backgrounds through broad-basedacademics. The institution is grounded in Christianprinciples and leadership through service.Vision StatementThe vision of University of the Cumberlands is to bea university of distinction that encouragesprofessional and intellectual growth in a studentfocused community.To do so, Cumberlands will:1. Ensure access to underserved studentpopulations.2. Pursue excellence in teaching and learning.3. Foster faith in action through a studentfocused community.4. Innovate to improve student learningoutcomes and career preparedness.The CampusWilliamsburg, Kentucky, the location of University ofthe Cumberlands, is in the southern part of themountains of Eastern Kentucky. It is about twohundred miles south of Cincinnati-about an equaldistance from Louisville and about eighty miles northof Knoxville. It is on Highway 25W and Interstate 75.The business section of the city lies in a small valleyof the Cumberland River; the college and chief8University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
Commitment to Liberal ArtsGrowth through Service and WorkIn the belief that freedom is the result of respect fortruth and concern for humanity, University of theCumberlands attempts to foster in its students aheightened awareness and sensitivity to the searchfor truth and a deepened responsibility towardmankind. The University seeks to graduate men andwomen with Christian values derived from spiritualand intellectual experience within the Universitycommunity, as well as from the traditional academicdisciplines. Moreover, the University pursues theseendeavors of a Christian liberal arts institution withan appreciation of the various resources and mediaavailable in contemporary higher education. Thus,the University is committed to nurturing therelevance of its established curricula, to developingnew programs in service of its mission and todeploying coursework as appropriate in online,blended, and traditional formats.The Mission Statement of University of theCumberlands clearly states the University’s positionon the value of work and service to others. TheCommunity Service Program illustrates UC’s deepcommitment to leadership and community service asa moral task and ethical responsibility. TheCommunity Service Program is centered in serviceand leadership. The goal of this program is toempower students to become compassionate agentsof change, to use their knowledge and abilities tohelp others, to inspire responsibility, and to stimulateservice as a life-long commitment.9University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
Accreditation andAffiliationsInstitutional AccreditationUniversity of the Cumberlands is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges to award associate,baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, anddoctorate degrees. Contact the Commission onColleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions aboutthe accreditation of University of the Cumberlands.Institutional AuthorizationKentuckyUniversity of the Cumberlands is licensed by theKentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE)as a postsecondary institution. This license is subjectto annual maintenance and authorizes University ofthe Cumberlands to offer specific degree programs.Program AccreditationsThe Hutton School of BusinessThe Hutton School of Business was awarded IACBE(International Assembly for Collegiate BusinessEducation) accreditation in April 2017.School of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe CACREP Council accredits the Clinical MentalHealth Counseling program, Addiction Counselingprogram and the doctoral program in CounselorEducation and Supervision for Accreditation ofCounseling and Related Educational Programs(CACREP). CACREP is a specialized accrediting bodyrecognized by the Council for Higher EducationAccreditation (CHEA) that accredits counselorpreparation master’s degree programs. University ofthe Cumberlands is one of the only higher educationinstitutions to offer CACREP-accredited programsonline.CACREP accreditation ensures that our programsmeet national standards of quality and relevance tothe profession. Graduates benefit from a CACREPaccredited program because it can providetremendous benefits for their future.School of EducationNational AccreditationUniversity of the Cumberlands' School of Education isaccredited through CAEP (Council for the Accreditationof Educator Preparation), located at 1140 19th Street,NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036.State AccreditationUniversity of the Cumberlands' School of Education isfurther accredited through Kentucky's EducationalProfessional Standards Board (EPSB), 100 AirportRoad, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601. (502) 564-4606.Fax: (502) 564-7080.NursingThe online RN-BSN degree program at University ofthe Cumberlands is accredited by the Commission onCollegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.Physician Assistant ProgramMain CampusThe Accreditation Review Commission on Educationfor the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has grantedAccreditation-Continued status to the University ofthe Cumberlands Physician Assistant Programsponsored by the University of the Cumberlands.Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation statusgranted when a currently accredited program is incompliance with the ARC-PA Standards.Accreditation remains in effect until the programcloses or withdraws from the accreditation processor until accreditation is withdrawn for failure tocomply with the Standards. The approximate date forthe next validation review of the program by theARC-PA will be 2029 March. The review date iscontingent upon continued compliance with theAccreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy. Theprogram’s accreditation history can be viewed onthe ARC-PA website.NKY CampusThe ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisionalstatus to the University of the Cumberlands NorthernKentucky Campus Physician Assistant Programsponsored by University of the Cumberlands.Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation statusgranted when the plans and resource allocation, iffully implemented as planned, of a proposedprogram that has not yet enrolled students appear todemonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARCPA Standards or when a program holding10University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
Accreditation- Provisional status appears todemonstrate continued progress in complying withthe Standards as it prepares for the graduation of thefirst class (cohort) of students. AccreditationProvisional does not ensure any subsequentaccreditation status. It is limited to no more than fiveyears from matriculation of the first class. Theprogram’s accreditation history can be viewed onthe ARC-PA website.State Authorization ReciprocityAgreement (SARA)The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement(SARA) is an agreement among member states,districts and territories that establishes comparablenational standards for offering postsecondarydistance education courses and programs in othermember states. SARA is overseen by the NationalCouncil for State Authorization ReciprocityAgreements (NC-SARA); Kentucky's participation isthrough the Southern Regional Education Board(SREB).University of the Cumberlands has been approved toparticipate in SARA and thus is authorized and meetsthe requirements and minimum educationalstandards established for degree-granting institutionswithin the 49 members states under that SARAagreement. (This excludes only California.)Washington StateUniversity of the Cumberlands is authorized by theWashington Student Achievement Council and meetsthe requirements and minimum educationalstandards established for degree-granting institutionsunder the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. Thisauthorization is subject to periodic review andauthorizes University of the Cumberlands to offerspecific degree programs. The Council may becontacted for a list of currently authorized programs.Authorization by the Council does not carry with it anendorsement by the Council of the institution or itsprograms. Any person desiring information about therequirements of the act or the applicability of thoserequirements to the institution may contact theCouncil at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.The transferability of credits earned at University ofthe Cumberlands is at the discretion of the receivingcollege, university, or other educational institution.Students considering transferring to any institutionshould not assume that credits earned in anyprogram of study at University of the Cumberlandswill be accepted by the receiving institution. Similarly,the ability of a degree, certificate, diploma, or otheracademic credential earned at University of theCumberlands to satisfy an admission requirement ofanother institution is at the discretion of thereceiving institution. Accreditation does notguarantee credentials or credits earned at Universityof the Cumberlands will be accepted by ortransferred to another institution. To minimize therisk of having to repeat coursework, students shouldcontact the receiving institution in advance forevaluation and determination of transferability ofcredits and/or acceptability of degrees, diplomas, orcertificates earned.The Washington Student Achievement Council(WSAC) has authority to investigate studentcomplaints against specific schools. WSAC may not beable to investigate every student complaint. Visithttps://www.wsac.wa.gov/student-complaints forinformation regarding the WSAC complaint process.Affiliations American Council on EducationCollege Entrance Examination BoardAssociation of Independent KentuckyColleges and UniversitiesKentucky Independent College FundInternational Association of Baptist Collegesand UniversitiesCouncil of Independent Colleges11University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
Non-DiscriminationPolicyThe University does not unlawfully discriminate in itsprograms, activities, or the admission of students onthe basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex,disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteranor military status, or any other basis on which theUniversity is prohibited from discrimination underlocal, state, or federal law. As a non-profit Christianinstitute of higher learning, the University exercisesits rights under state and federal law to use religionas a factor in making employment decisions. TheUniversity is required not to discriminate unlawfullyon the basis of sex by Title IX of the EducationAmendments Act of 1972 and its implementingregulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106.The University has grievance procedures toprovide students, employees, or applicants anopportunity to file a complaint of illegaldiscrimination of any kind. In order to file agrievance, contact the appropriate person below orsee the grievance procedures published in thishandbook.The following person has been designated to handleinquiries or complaints regarding the disability nondiscrimination policy, including compliance withSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:The following person has been designated to handleemployee inquiries or complaints with all otherportions of the non-discrimination policy:Mr. Steve AllenHuman Resources DirectorGatliff Administrative Building, Office 003(606) 539-4219; steve.allen@ucumberlands.eduThe following person has been designated tohandle student inquiries or complaints regardingthe sex non-discrimination policy includingcompliance with Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, as well as all otherportions of the nondiscrimination policy:Dr. Emily ColemanProvost and Deputy Title IX CoordinatorGatliff Administrative Building, Office 116C(606) 539-4171; emily.coleman@ucumberlands.eduComplaints may also be submitted to the U.S.Department of Education Office for Civil Rights:1-800-421-3481Student DefinitionThe word “student” in any official University of theCumberlands publication is defined to be all personsenrolled full or part- time in any course or program.Mrs. Keely PetersonDirector of Student AccommodationsBoswell Campus Center, Student Affairs Office Suite(606) 539-3561; keely.peterson@ucumberlands.eduAcademic CatalogNoticeThe following person has been designated to handleemployee inquiries or complaints regarding the sexnon-discrimination policy, including compliance withTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972:Failure to read this Catalog, the Student Handbook,or any other related program materials does notexcuse students from the requirements andregulations described herein. The University reservesthe right to make necessary changes without furthernotice.Dr. Quentin YoungChief Financial Officer and Title IX CoordinatorGatliff Administrative Building, Office 224(606) 539-4597; quentin.young@ucumberlands.edu12University of the Cumberlands 2021.2022
Academic Calendar 2021-2022Fall 2021Undergraduate Main Campus ClassesFirst Bi-TermMonday, August 23, 2021Tuesday, August 31, 2021Monday September 6, 2021Monday, October 4, 2021Wednesday, October 13, 2021Thursday, October 14, 2021Friday, October 15, 2021Classes BeginLast Day to Register for ClassesLabor DayLast day to withdraw from a class with a W gradeLast day of First Bi TermFall BreakFall BreakSecond Bi-TermMonday, October 18, 2021Tuesday, October 26, 2021Wednesday, November 24, 2021Thursday, November 25, 2021Friday, November 26, 2021Monday, November 29, 2021Friday, December 10, 2021Classes BeginLast Day to Register for ClassesThanksgiving BreakThanksgiving BreakThanksgiving BreakLast day to withdraw from a class with a W gradeLast day of Second Bi Term16 Week Main CampusMonday, August 23, 2021Tuesday, August 31, 2021Monday September 6, 2021Thursday, October 14, 2021Friday, October 15, 2021Wednesday, November 24, 2021Thursday, November 25, 2021Friday, November 26, 2021Monday, November 29, 2021Friday, December 10, 2021Classes BeginLast Day to Register for ClassesLabor DayFall BreakFall BreakThanksgiving BreakThanksgiving BreakThanksgiving BreakLast day to withdraw from a class with a W gradeLast day of 16 Week
16 Week Graduate Programs Monday, August 23, 2021 Classes Begin Tuesday, August 31, 2021 Last Day to Register for Classes Monday September 6, 2021 Labor Day Thursday, November 25, 2021 Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 29, 2021 Last day to withdraw from a class with a W grade Friday, December 10, 2021 Last Day of the Term
