A tuition reduction for Bible majors has been approved and will be implemented for next year's incoming freshmen. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said the College of Biblical Studies offered the initial idea, and campus leaders met to discuss the possibilities. "We met as a campus leadership looking at everything from financial aid to admissions ... [Read More…]
Feral Cat Initiative sets up feeders
A minimized melody of meowing can be heard on campus compared to years past. Last semester, Campus Management took action against a cat-crowded campus by implementing a new program named the Feral Cat Initiative. Corey Ruff, executive director of facilities and campus management and main advisor for the initiative, said around 40 cats have gone ... [Read More…]
ACU professor publishes book in French
Yann Opsitch, instructor of French, published a book entitled "La Sagesse et L'Adversite" in June. The book is written entirely in French. The title translates to "Wisdom and Adversity." Opsitch said he was invited last fall to present a conference in Colmar, France about the theme of wisdom in the Bible and decided to write a book to reach ... [Read More…]
Dept. of Language adds new Korean course
Korean language classes began this semester. The course is a new addition to the Department of Language and Literature. Dr. Harland Rall, assistant professor of Language and Literature, is the language coordinator for Dialektos. "Dialektos is a name we gave to the language program for non-traditional languages on campus," Rall said. "It ... [Read More…]
CitySquare to offer program for education majors
In the fall of 2014, the education department is offering an opportunity for education majors to shadow teachers in urban classrooms through the CitySquare program. CitySquare is a faith based organization located in downtown Dallas that "exists to fight the root causes of poverty by partnering with those in need". Their goal is to empower ... [Read More…]
Study Abroad program creates Spanish-intensive trip for 2014
A new and rigorous Spanish-intensive course will replace regular study abroad courses at Montevideo, Uraguay in Fall 2014. Stephen Shewmaker, executive director for international education said they were urged to create the program. "Paul Roggendorff challenged us to develop a program that would provide an even more robust purpose that would ... [Read More…]
Occupational therapy masters program begins degree accreditation process
A program for a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is in the process of being approved for the summer of 2014. The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition is currently accepting applications. Since there is no specific corresponding bachelor's degree, any student with the prerequisite science courses can apply, said program ... [Read More…]
Engineering dept. doubled in size
The Engineering Department starts its second year as an established major with more than double the number of students than last year. Dr. Rusty Towell, chair of the Department of Physics and Engineering , said it had only 30 students last year but more than 60 students call themselves engineering majors this year. "The number of students we ... [Read More…]
Nursing school seeks healthy first year
ACU has introduced it's new School of Nursing this semester and it is a new experience for both students and professors. Nursing majors now have a new facility located in Zona Luce and students will be able to graduate with an accredited degree. Like the start of anything new, there are a few kinks to be worked out. With a new school of students, ... [Read More…]
University hopes to tear down Chambers and construct new science building
The new science building's plans are well under way, but the project still remains in its early stages. In the spring, Jeff Arrington, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and his fellow colleagues of the leadership team started planning how to mold this project into a reality. "The sciences at ACU have been a long-term center ... [Read More…]
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