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2020 - 2021
1Hillsdale College2020 - 2021 Catalog
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3Welcome to Hillsdale CollegeAnindependent, four-year college in south-central Michigan, Hillsdale College offers therigorous and lively academic experience one expects of a tier-one liberal arts college,and it stands out for its commitment to the enduring principles of the Western tradition. Itscore curriculum embodies this commitment through required courses in disciplines such ashistory, literature, science and politics in order to develop in students the “philosophical habit ofmind” essential to sound education. Likewise, majors at Hillsdale are a rigorous and searchingextension of these commitments. Ranging from classics or music to chemistry or business,academic fields of concentration build upon the core curriculum, deepening and specifyingstudents’ appreciation for and understanding of the liberal arts.Hillsdale College is dedicated to intellectual inquiry and to learning, and it recognizes essentialhuman dignity. Ordered liberty, personal responsibility, limited government, free enterprise andman’s moral, intellectual and spiritual nature illuminate this dignity and identify the service ofthe College to its students, the nation, and the Western intellectual and religious tradition.Far-ranging by design and incisive by method, study at Hillsdale College is intellectuallydemanding. Students work closely with faculty who guide them in their studies, helping studentsto prepare for a lifetime of accomplishment, leadership, and learning. For more informationabout Hillsdale College or to arrange a visit, call the Admissions Office at (517) 607-2327, ore-mail admissions@hillsdale.edu. HillsdaleCollege, founded in 1844, is an independent, coeducational, residential, nonsectarian college for about 1,460 students. Its four-yearcurriculum leads to the degree of bachelor of arts or bachelor of science. It is accredited by theHigher Learning Commission, located at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL60604. Hillsdale is included on the approved lists of leading universities for transfer and graduatestudies and holds membership in the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.Located just off M-99 in the southern Michigan city of Hillsdale, it lies between Detroit andChicago and is easily accessible via the interstate highway system. Those approaching from thewest on the Indiana Tollway should use Interchange 144 (Angola). Those approaching fromthe east on the Ohio Turnpike should use Exit 13 (Bryan-Montpelier). Over half of Hillsdale’sstudents come from other states and countries. Hillsdale has traditionally upheld two concepts:academic excellence and institutional independence. The College does not accept federal or statetaxpayer subsidies for its operations. This has set it free to offer a unique kind of education.Hillsdale College proudly adheres to the non-discriminatory policy regarding race, religion,sex and national or ethnic origin that it has maintained since long before governments foundit necessary to regulate such matters.Hillsdale College is located in the northern part of the city of Hillsdale, with its variousgrounds and facilities covering some 400 acres. The main quadrangle of the campus is principally devoted to academic and administrative facilities. It has many beautiful oaks, maples andpines and is located atop the highest hill in the city.Hillsdale college 33 east college street Hillsdale, Michigan 49242(517) 437-7341 (Main Switchboard) (517) 607-2327 (Admissions)hillsdale.edu admissions@hillsdale.edu
4ContentsThe Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5The Academic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Campus Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Admission to Hillsdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Expenses and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Courses of Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183College Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191College Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221The provisions in this and other Hillsdale College publications do not create a contract betweenHillsdale College and a student for enrollment for a fixed period of time or other contractualrelationship. Only the President of Hillsdale College has the authority to enter into such a contractwhich must be directed to the student personally and signed by the President of Hillsdale Collegeand the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
5The Campuslot of us consider Hillsdale to be a beacon of enduring“ Avaluesthat stands out amidst the foggy mists that sometimesenshroud higher education in this country.”— Edwin Meese III, Former U.S. Attorney General
6PSUMMIT ST.N14P28BARBER LLOWAY DR.P11P7P256PARK ST.1P302533P4P32334PPPPPPP31COLLEGE ST.PP3537P38P39404243P4546ACADNELA41PYEMMANNING ST.PWEST ST.36OAK ST.PUNION ST.PHILLSDALE ST.P48FAYETTE ST.47P441. Central Hall2. Delp Hall3. Robert M. Lane Hall Jitters Café4. Harry and Marguerite KendallHall5. Joe and Nena Moss Hall6. Strosacker Science Center The Joseph H. Moss FamilyLaboratory Wing7. Herbert Henry Dow ScienceBuilding8. F. LaMar “Tony” FowlerMaintenance Building9. Fred A. Knorr MemorialStudent Center10. Simpson Hall (Residence)11. Park Residence12. Dow Hotel and ConferenceCenter Plaster Auditorium13. Searle Center14. Security and Safety Office15. Pi Beta Phi Sorority16. Edgar B. Galloway Hall(Residence)17. William L. and Berniece E.Grewcock Student Union Bookstore Knorr Family Dining Room(Bon Appétit Food Service) AJ’s Cafe18. Michael Alex Mossey Library19. Mabel W. Waterman Residence20. Barber House/SlaytonArboretum Visitor Center21. Metta W. Olds Residence22. McIntyre Hall (Residence)23. Chi Omega Sorority24. Mauck Hall (Residence)25. Mary Proctor Randall Preschool26. E. Christopher BenzingWomen’s Residence27. Slayton Arboretum28. Hayden Park Clubhouse Greenhouse29. The Suites Residence30. Margot V. Biermann AthleticCenter31. George Roche Health Educationand Sports Complex32. Fine Arts Building Markel Auditorium Daughtrey Gallery33. John and Dede Howard MusicHall McNamara Rehearsal Hall Conrad Recital Hall34. Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority35. Ezra L. Koon Residence36. Lois Whitley Student Residence37. Mu Alpha Residence38. L.A. “Red” and Phyllis NiedfeldtStudent Residence39. Broadlawn (President’s Home)40. Ambler House Health Service41. Dow Residence42. Sigma Chi Fraternity43. Alpha Tau Omega Fraternityand Annex44. Delta Sigma Phi45. College Baptist Church46. Delta Tau Delta Fraternity47. Fayette Storage Buildings48. Hillsdale Academy49. New Women’s Residence
7THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, which is located on the second floor of Central Hall, is openweekdays, Saturday mornings and by special appointment.THE AMBLER HOUSE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER, open to all regularly enrolledstudents, is staffed by a registered nurse who maintains regular hours for consultation and treatment. A health care professional (doctor, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner) is availablefive days a week and is available for walk-in appointments between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (onMonday, Tuesday, and Friday) and between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (Wednesday and Thursday).Students may be referred to other professionals for specialized care and/or follow-up. Medicalattention is also available at the Hillsdale Hospital in the city of Hillsdale.Counseling services are also offered as a part of the Health and Wellness Services for variousmental health and substance abuse concerns. These services are by appointment (call Health andWellness Center for information) and are provided free of charge for students.THE MARGOT V. BIERMANN ATHLETIC CENTER was completed in February 2013. Theprimary features of the over 70,000-square-foot facility are a state-of-the-art six-lane, 200-meter running track along with throw and jump areas, and four competition tennis courts. The building alsohas coaches’ offices and locker rooms for the varsity track and field, cross-country, and tennis teams.BROADLAWN, one block from the main campus, is the handsome, Georgian home of theCollege president.CENTRAL HALL and its magnificent clock tower dominate the landscape from all directions.Constructed in 1875, it is used primarily for administrative offices. The offices of Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Dean of Men and Deanof Women are located here.THE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE is the source for textbooks, supplies and general books. The bookstore also carries a large variety of gift items, including college emblematic clothing for students,parents, alumni and friends. The store is located in the Grewcock Student Union.DELP HALL, completed in 2000, houses faculty offices in the English, German, French, Spanish,Christian studies, philosophy and religion, history, and politics departments.THE DOW HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER is located on campus and services the hospitality needs of the College administration, students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and the Hillsdalecommunity. The Dow Center operation includes 36 hotel rooms; nine conference rooms (available tocampus groups as well as the business community); and The Rockwell Lake Lodge, a 16,000-squarefoot lodge with ten guest suites located on the G.H. Gordon Biological Station in Luther, Michigan.THE FINE ARTS BUILDING houses the Departments of Art, Theatre, and Dance. Opened in1992, the distinctive, multipurpose building was designed to be the artistic center of the campus.In addition to classrooms and faculty offices, the 47,000-square-foot building provides threelarge studios for painting, sculpture and drawing, as well as a computer graphics lab serving thedigital graphics and photography programs. It includes the latest in computers, software and colorprinters. Art facilities also include a framing center, visual resources center, and photo portraitstudio. The heart of the building is Markel Auditorium, a 353-seat amphitheater complete with a40-foot thrust stage and an orchestra pit that can be raised or lowered. Productions here are supported by a theatre design studio, a scene shop, prop storage facilities, a costume shop, makeupand dressing rooms, lighting catwalks and a fully computerized control center for sound andlighting. The drama and dance programs are further supported by the Quilhot Black Box Theatreand its neighboring Performance Studio. The John E.N. and Dede Howard Department of Music,housed in the adjacent Howard Music Hall, presents numerous performances in Markel Auditorium as well. The Fine Arts Building also contains the Daughtrey Gallery, which has been hostto a long series of professional exhibits as well as shows of work by Hillsdale faculty and students.A performance studio, completed in 2003 by Theatre Department faculty and students, provides600 square feet for dance classes, as well as other performance classes within the department.Throughout the building, special measures have been taken to ensure safety in studio, lab andshop practices. Ventilation, workspace lighting and dust collection plus eye wash stations provideprotection for faculty and students alike.
8FRATERNITY HOUSES for all four of Hillsdale’s national fraternities have a traditional architectural style. Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Tau Delta, and Sigma Chi all haveresidence facilities for their members.G.H. GORDON BIOLOGICAL STATION is a 685-acre teaching and research facility locatednear the village of Luther in northern Lower Michigan. It is the largest research station amongprivate colleges in Michigan. The property contains a private lake and trout stream, as well asupland and lowland forest, prairie, meadow, and several distinct types of wetland. Many uniqueorganisms exist at the Biostation, including the endangered Blanding’s and Eastern box turtles,and several species of insect found nowhere else in the state. Facilities include four cabins forhousing up to 48 students, two faculty apartments, a classroom, and a research lab. The researchlab contains simulated lake and stream environments, precision computer-controlled environmental chambers, research-grade microscopes, water physicochemical testing equipment, anda variety of field sampling and organism collecting devices. A large pontoon boat and severalsmaller boats are used for lake sampling. Classes offered at the Biostation include generalecology, field methods, stream ecology, and Michigan flora. Select students also conduct fieldresearch at the station every summer. In addition, scientific meetings at the Rockwell Lake Lodgeconference facility have attracted biologists from throughout the north-central United States.THE WILLIAM L. AND BERNIECE E. GREWCOCK STUDENT UNION is a 52,000-squarefoot building that features the Richardson Commons, the Knorr Family Dining Room, the College Bookstore, student publication offices and all student mailboxes. The main floor providesa variety of spaces for students to gather and study with three conference rooms, recreationalspaces featuring ping pong and pool tables, Xbox gaming stations, a media room for movienights and the elegant formal lounge for quiet nights of studying and formal social gatheringsas well as lounge areas nestled around a stone fireplace. A.J.’s Café 1844 provides studentswith a place to grab a bite to eat and socialize. The Student Activities Office is located in the
9southwest corner of the main floor and oversees the reservations and event coordination for theunion in addition to working with student life and activities campus-wide. Volunteer Servicesis located in the Student Activities Office. Contact Allison Deckert at adeckert@hillsdale.edufor more information concerning our volunteer service programs.THE HERBERT HENRY DOW SCIENCE BUILDING, completed in 1996, is a 32,500-squarefoot, state-of-the-art science facility that houses five classrooms, a mathematics computer lab,a file-server room, two seminar rooms, two physics laboratories, five biology laboratories, fivechemistry laboratories, 15 faculty offices, a divisional secretary office, an animal suite, walk-incold and warm rooms, the College herbarium, and the College insect collection. Laboratories areequipped with electronically controlled chemical fume hoods. The building is connected to thecampus computer network via fiber-optic cable, with computer connections that provide access tothe Internet in every classroom, faculty office, and laboratory. The computer lab contains 21 Dellworkstations and several laser printers. LCD computer projection systems are ceiling-mounted in allof the classrooms. The building also contains in-house deionized water, gas, air, and nitrogen. Theanimal facility contains six small-animal rooms and two environmental chambers with adjustablelight, humidity, and temperature controls. Biology instrumentation includes a scanning electronmicroscope, refrigerated centrifuges, cell culturing incubators, imaging systems, a virology lab thatincludes facilities to do cell cultures, and many types of dissecting and compound microscopes.Chemistry/Biochemistry instrumentation includes Fourier-Transform infrared absorption (FTIR),diode-array and scanning ultraviolet and visible (UV-Vis) absorption, thermal analysis, flame atomicabsorption (AA), gas-chromatograph mass spectrometers (GC-MS), liquid chromatograph-massspectrometer (LC-MS), electrochemical analyzer, Raman spectrometer, capillary electrophoresisinstrumentation, ion chromatograph, inert atmosphere glove box, and additional high-performanceliquid chromatography (HPLC) equipment. Physics instrumentation includes an 8-Tesla superconducting magnet, 3.8K low-temperature cryostat, helium vacuum leak detector, an ultrasensitivemicrobalance, and a quantum optics lab.HILLSDALE ACADEMY, founded in 1990, serves as a model kindergarten-through-twelfthgrade school. Under the auspices of Hillsdale College, the Academy bases its curriculum on asolid grounding in fundamental academic skills, an exploration of the arts and sciences, and anunderstanding of the foundational tenets of our Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman heritage.HILLSDALE COLLEGE WASHINGTON, D.C., CAMPUS Located in the nation’s capital,the Allan P. Kirby, Jr., Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship and the Steve andAmy Van Andel Graduate School of Government are the primary educational endeavors of theHillsdale College campus in Washington, D.C. In addition to hosting the Washington-HillsdaleInternship Program (WHIP), the Kirby Center offers a variety of programs to students, citizens,policymakers, and lawmakers. The Van Andel Graduate School of Government offers a Master ofArts in Government to graduate students in Washington, D.C., focused on political thought andculture, American politics, and statecraft. Both of these programs are dedicated to pursuing thethought and actions required to restore and maintain constitutional self-government in the UnitedStates. For more information, see the Hillsdale in D.C. website.THE JOHN AND DEDE HOWARD MUSIC HALL, dedicated in 2003, houses the John E.N.and Dede Howard Department of Music. This 32,809-square-foot building contains practicerooms, classrooms, faculty offices, the Joseph S. McNamara Rehearsal Hall, the Conrad RecitalHall and the Hillsdale Community Rotunda.HARRY AND MARGUERITE KENDALL HALL was dedicated in 2005. This 34,600-squarefoot building houses 16 classrooms and 15 faculty offices in the psychology, sociology, classicalstudies and journalism departments.KNORR FAMILY DINING ROOM, which services all on-campus students, offers a variety ofchoices on a daily basis. Bon Appétit provides cook-to-order food along with 11 buffet-style stations.In addition to the pizzas, burgers, traditional line, salad deli and other selections, the students enjoyweekly upscale meals, Sunday brunch, Saturday steak night and special monthly theme meals. BonAppétit periodically surveys the students and offers contests as well.
10THE KNORR STUDENT CENTER is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. The Knorr Centerholds the Wiegand Computer Lab, Information Technology Services, Career Services, and theDouglas H. Hawkins Center for Academic Services. Information Technology Services facilitiesin the Knorr Center provide students and faculty with access to existing and emerging computertechnology. These services include the Collegiate Purchase Plan, through which students mayobtain significant discounts on hardware and service. Student monitors are employed to assistwith hardware and software operation.ROBERT M. LANE HALL was dedicated in 2005. This 34,600-square-foot building houses19 classrooms, a computer center and 16 faculty offices in the economics, business, accountingand teacher education departments.JOE AND NENA MOSS HALL, dedicated in 2000, provides administrative offices and conference rooms. It houses the offices of the President, Provost, External Affairs, InstitutionalAdvancement and the Copy Center/Production Mail.THE MICHAEL ALEX MOSSEY LIBRARY provides a variety of collections and services tosupport the learning, teaching, and research activities of Hillsdale College students, faculty,and staff in
44. Delta Sigma Phi 45. College Baptist Church 46. Delta Tau Delta Fraternity 47. Fayette Storage Buildings 48. Hillsdale Academy 49. New Women’s Residence MANNING ST. UNION ST. BARBER DR. N A C A D E M Y L A N E PARK ST. OAK ST. FAYETTE ST. WEST ST. COLLEGE ST. HILLSDALE ST. SUMMIT ST. GAL
