Greetings and Welcome to the place where “You Fit”.

It is the dream of each individual to live out the potential they possess inside. As you continue on your journey toward that goal, we’d like to invite you to experience an opportunity to grow in an institution committed to assisting and supporting you through that dream. The decision to enroll in a college or university should not be taken lightly. The college experience will provide a strong foundation that will leave a lasting impression on your life. We, at Shorter College offer an environment where students are inspired to grow, encouraged to mature, and supported to excel.

As the President of this great institution, I congratulate you on your decision to further your education. I am confident in knowing that you’ll find all the tools you’ll need to grow here at Shorter College. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, Administrative Cabinet, Faculty, and Staff, I’d like to welcome you to the new Shorter College. “You Fit in Here!”

O.Jerome GreenDr. O. Jerome Green45th Shorter College President

Shorter CollegeStudent Orientation | Fall 2014

Henry A. Belin HealthPlex Gymnasium

Day One Agenda

DevotionInvocation & Scripture

Rev. Leonard Hawkins

Welcome & President’s AddressPresident O. Jerome Green

45th College President

Introduction of Faculty & Staff

Greetings from Shorter College Alumni

Shorter College HistoryPhyllis Johnson

Executive Assistant

Biblical FoundationRev. Mary Williams

Director of Alumni Affairs & Church Relations

The Office of Fiscal AffairsRev. Leonard Hawkins

Accounts Payable

The Office of Student AffairsDr. Kenneth Jones

Dean of Student Affairs

The Office of Academic AffairsDr. Jean Bell Manning

Dean of Academic Affairs

The Shorter College Alma Mater

Remarks & Benediction

Day Two Agenda

DevotionInvocation & Scripture

Rev. Mary Williams

Financial Aid PresentationDr. Kenneth Jones

Dean of Student Affairs

IT SessionRJ Stevenson

Director of Institutional Advancement, Planning and Technology

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

Keiona MiddletonDirector of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

The Shorter College Alma Mater

Remarks & Benediction

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Shorter College is to provide accessible, affordable, high quality education for students to

accomplish their academic and career goals by offering programs that meet the learner’s need in a challenging and nurturing Christian environment.

STATEMENT OF FAITHShorter College is an African Methodist Episcopal Church sponsored school and is shaped by the Methodist traditional understanding of sin, grace, and the possibility of full salvation for Christ-like living. Shorter College embraces the equality, dignity and worth of all persons and endeavors to be a campus community that reflects both the unity and diversity of the body of Christ.

We believe that there is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body or parts, of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the Maker and Preserver of all things, both visible and invisible. In unity of this God-head, there are three persons, of one substance, power, and eternity-the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who is the Word of the Father, the very and eternal God, of one substance with the Father, took man’s nature in the womb of the blessed Virgin; so that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say, the God-head and manhood, were joined together in one person, never to be divided; whereof is one Christ, very God and very Man, who truly suffered, was crucified, dead, and buried, to reconcile his Father to us, and to be sacrifice, not only for original guilt, but also for the actual sins of men.

We believe that Christ did truly rise again from the dead, and took again his body with all things appertaining to the perfection of man’s nature, wherewith he ascended into heaven, and there sitteth until he returns to judge all men at the last day.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, proceeding from the Father and the Son is of substance, majesty, and glory with the Father and the Son, very and eternal God.

We believe that the Holy Scriptures containeth all things necessary to salvation; and that the bible is the inspired word, infallible and authoritative word of God.

DRESS CODEShorter College’s Dress Code is considered a part of the nurturing of socially accepted and job readiness preparation that will drive students toward successful careers.

• Do-rags, stocking caps, skullcaps and bandana are prohibited at all times on the Shorter College Campus.• Baseball caps, hoods, etc. are prohibited inside of Shorter College’s Buildings. This does not apply to

headgear that is a part of religious or cultural dress.• Midriff ’s halters, mesh, tube tops, pajama bottoms, or cutoff tee shirts and other dress that would be

inappropriate in the work place are unacceptable. • Shoes must be worn at all time.• Clothing with derogatory, offensive and/or lewd messages either in words or pictures is prohibited.• Pants must be worn fastened securely at the waist and are not allowed to sag below the waistline.

This is not a complete listing of prohibited conduct and behaviors which can be addressed through the Disciplinary Committee.

STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIESEvery student has the right:• to expect the highest quality education• to properly ask about modifying institutional rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that affect his/her

welfare • to develop his or her potential to the best ability• to a fair hearing and appeal if disciplinary action is taken• to express academic freedom appropriately

Every student has the responsibility:• to know the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern Shorter College• to maintain appropriate conduct• to protect the rights and property of others and Shorter College• to ask for help when needed

If a rule or policy is violated:• A hearing before Disciplinary Committee, if requested, will occur.• The decision of the committee will be given to the student in writing• Violators will be notified of the hearing in writing one week prior to the hearing date. • The decision of the Committee will be given to the student in writing within 3 days.• Hearing appeals can be submitted to the President of Shorter College.• The violator may be placed on probation, dismissed, suspended, or expelled from Shorter • College. If a violation is severe enough, the student may be prosecuted.

CODE OF CONDUCTEnrollment in the college places on each student the responsibility to conduct him/herself in accordance with the standards of behavior acceptable to the college. Among these are the following:1. The personal and social behavior of students should demonstrate that they are maturing and responsible

members of the college community.a. Every student is held responsible for any damage he or she may do or cause to be done to the property of the college or to that of any member of the college community.b. Any student whose deportment embarrasses or harms the college will be deprived of the privilege of repre-senting the college at any public event and may be subject to further disciplinary action.c. Any student who causes another person to suffer physical harm or indignities may be expelled from the college.

2. Personal behavior of students and other members of the college community must conform to standards of propriety consistent with the maintenance of a Christian atmosphere, with the laws of the state and of the nation, and with safety precautions.a. Keeping or using firearms on campus is prohibited.b. The use of or possession of illegal, or non-prescribed drugs having narcotic or hallucinogenic effects is prohibited on campus.c. The illegal use, or possession, of intoxicants among members of the college community will not be tolerat-ed. Public intoxication of a student may lead to expulsion or other disciplinary action.

3. Student-sponsored activities are expected to be consistent with the purposes and goals of the college.4. Non-students including children are not allowed in classrooms during instruction.

This is a summary of expected behavior. For additional behavioral expectations, please see “Prohibited Conduct” on page 113 of the Student Handbook located on the website at www.shortercollege.edu.

STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES AND STANDARDS “Shorter College’s Core Values are foundational to the mission. These central and enduring values define, inform, and guide the philosophy and practices of the College. We hold the following core values, adopted by the Board of Trustees and followed by college administration, faculty, staff, and students to be the foundation of our identity as a community:

FAITH We value faith and learning as inescapably linked and that an exploration of faith and religion is essential to education.

INTEGRITY We value mutual respect, honor the dignity of each individual and foster a civil and ethical environment. We will be fair, honest and ethical and assume responsibility for our actions in all dealings with and on behalf of the college. Shorter College will never knowingly mislead or deceive members of the college community, its various publics, or stakeholders. The college will practice transparency in all of its dealings. The college will represent its programs and services fairly and accurately. We value learning and a working environment that encourages and supports open sharing of information, empowerment and shared responsibility for decision-making, and a culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and growth. We believe in the sanctity of the individual in the mutually supportive community of a small college. We believe in a focus on each person as an individual with inherent worth. We will work in partnership with one another, encouraging broad participation and active engagement of all, to build a sense of shared purpose about the importance and value of the College. Shorter College is committed to the principle of academic freedom as it seeks to carry out its teaching and learning programs. Scholarly investigation is encouraged through research. Faculty, administrators, and students are responsible for upholding the high morals and ethical standards of academic honesty.

LEARNING We value and encourage innovation, creativity and commitment in achieving and sustaining a quality educational environment through continuous improvement.We believe that learning is best based on open inquiry and the liberal arts. We value learning as a lifelong process and strive to adapt and be responsive to new challenges and opportunities. We will conscientiously strive for excellence in our programs and services as well as foster a commitment to the highest standards in all areas of the College’s mission.

INCLUSIVENESS We value others and ourselves as unique individuals and celebrate both our commonalities and differences. We promote open communications, ongoing collaboration and the free exchange of ideas. We respect diversity and strive to reflect the communities that the College serves and to enrich our understanding and appreciation of different people, cultures, and ideas.

SERVICE We seek non-violent resolution of conflict and just treatment of the world’s resources, both human and physical. We believe we are called to educate morally and ethically responsible citizens of a pluralistic society. To this end, we are guided by the idea of service. We value social responsibility; seek non-violent resolution to conflict and hold ourselves accountable for the efficient and effective use of the human, physical and fiscal resources entrusted to us.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:An Overview:Shorter College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which stipulates the institution:

• Cannot discriminate in college recruitment, admission, or after admission solely based on a student’s disability.

• Is required to make individual and reasonable accommodations at no charge• Must make modifications “as necessary” to ensure academic requirements are

not discriminatory• Inform students of available services, academic adjustments, and the name of

the coordinator of support services• Must provide written information on how to access or request accommodations

Steps for students with disabilities prior to or upon admission to Shorter College:1. Contact the Dean of Students’ Office and inform them you are student with a disability. Students are required

to be self advocates.2. Complete the Student Accommodation Request Form.3. Provide required documentation of your disability. The documentation should:

a. Adequately verify the nature and extent of the disability in accordance with currentb. professional standards and techniques.c. Clearly substantiate the need for all of the student’s requests for accommodations.d. Be recent, relevant and comprehensive, and, where appropriate, contain test scores and interpretation

(e.g., learning disability reports, audiograms, etc.).e. Demonstrate a substantial impact on one or more major life activities.

4. Arrange a meeting with the Disability Services Coordinator through the Dean of Students’ office to request accommodations.

5. As a student, be prepared to discuss:a. Personal understanding of your diagnosed condition(s) and its(their) impact on overall educational

needsb. Relevant information related to academic, personal and social assets and challengesc. Understanding of specific accommodations that are needed

6. Receive verification from the department of your eligibility for appropriate accommodations.7. Assist with the development of the accommodation plan.8. Notify instructors regarding needed accommodations

To set up an appointment or for additional information:Contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Dr. Chenell Loudermill at 501.240.2425.

The Document Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities is available from the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Washington, D.C.

20202 and is online at: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html.

RE: Financial Aid Information

Dear Shorter College Student:

Congratulations! Shorter College is pleased to offer Financial Aid assistance to all eligible students for the 2014-2015 school year. To make sure you fully understand the Financial Aid process at Shorter College we will provide a brief explanation in this letter as well as mandatory orientation for all students.

Shorter College offers various types of aid: grants, loans, scholarships and work study. Student Financial Aid is funding to pay for college. You will pay to go school and you will pay for living expenses.

Costs to go to school include tuition, books, supplies and fees Living expenses include room and board, transportation, and personal expenses.

It is your responsibility to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov). You must also complete the Shorter College Virtual Financial Aid application. Below you will find the steps to apply for Financial Aid.

Complete the FAFSA

1. You will need a 4-digit Personal Identification Number. Your PIN can be used each year to electronically apply for federal student aid and to access your Federal Student Aid records online. Go to www.pin.ed.gov to create your pin. Your PIN should not be shared or given to anyone.

2. Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. You will need a copy of your 2013 Federal Tax Return.

3. Be sure to list the Shorter College school code: 00110500

Complete the Shorter College Virtual Financial Aid application

1. Go to https://shortercollegearkansas.vfao.com to complete the student interview: (For Fall/Spring 2014-2015, put 8-20-2014 through 5-7-2015).

2. If you are a new student, click on register now to gain access to the Student Interview Center, and other resources this site offers related to your Federal Financial Aid Application process. Please be sure to note your user name and password as you will need them in order to access and close your interview.

3. Please use the instructional video located on the Student Interview Center page for instructions to complete the student interview.

4. Be sure to enter a valid email address and contact information. All notifications will be sent to your email address.

Last Revised May 19, 2014

Associates of Arts in General Studies

with Emphasis in Basic Studies

Associates of Arts in General Students with an emphasis in Basic Studies

FIRST YEAR

First Semester Second Semester Course Hrs Course Hrs

ENG1313 Comp. I 3 ENG1323 Comp. II 3 ORT1001 College Orient. I 1 ENGL2803 World Lit. I 3 SPC1203 Speech Comm. 3 HIS1003 Arkansas History 3

BIO1004 Bio for Gen. Education 4 PHY1004 Physical Science(lab) 4 MTH 1203 College Algebra 3 CPU1003 Micro Computer Application 3

Elective 3 ORT1002 College Orient. II 1

TOTAL HOURS 17 TOTAL HOURS 17

SECOND YEAR

Third Semester Fourth Semester Course Hrs Course Hrs

ORT1003 College Orientation III 1 ORT1004 College Orient. IV 1 SOC 1003 Intro To Sociology 3 HUM2003 Humanities 3 HIS 2003 American History I 3 MUS1203 Music Appreciation 3

PHR1003 Intro to Philosophy &Religion 3 POL 2223 U.S. Govt. and Politics 3 PSY 2003 General Psychology 3 EDU1003 Intro To Education 3 PED 1001 Physical Education I 1 HES 2003 Health and Safety 3

PED 1101 Physical Education II 1 TOTAL HOURS 17 TOTAL HOURS 17

*Students should adhere to the program plan / course outlook specified

on the date of their admittance to Shorter College.

Last Revised May 19, 2014

Associates of Arts in General Studies with Emphasis in Teaching / Childhood Development

Associates of Arts in General Studies with emphasis in Teaching FIRST YEAR

First Semester Second Semester Course Hrs Course Hrs

ENG1313 Comp. I 3 ENG1323 Comp. II 3 ORT1001 College Orient. I 1 ORT2001 College Orient II

)RT1002

1 SPC1203 Speech Comm. 3 HIS1003 Arkansas History 3

BIO1004 Bio for General Education 4 PHY1004 Physical Science (lab) 4 HES 2003 Health and Safety 3 CPU1003 Micro Computer Application 3

PHR1003 Intro to Philosophy &Religion 3 ENG2803 World Lit. I 3 TOTAL HOURS 17 TOTAL HOURS 17

SECOND YEAR Third Semester Fourth Semester

Course Hrs Course Hrs ORT3001 College Orient. III 1 ORT4001 College Orient. IV 1

SOC 1003 Intro To Sociology 3 HUM2003 Humanities 3 PSY1013 Child Growth and

Development 3 GEO2753World Geography 3

EDUT1303 Educational Tech. 3 MUS1203 Music Appreciation 3 MTH 1335 Math for Elm Maj I 3 EDU2753 Intro to Education/field Exp. 3

PSY 2003 General Psychology 3 MTH2403 Math for Elm Maj.II 3 PED 1001 Physical Education I 1

TOTAL HOURS 17 TOTAL HOURS 16

*Students should adhere to the program plan / course outlook specified on the date of their admittance to Shorter College.

Last Revised May 19, 2014

Associates of Arts in General Studies with Emphasis in Church Leadership Ministry

Associates of Arts in General Studies with emphasis in Christian Leadership FIRST YEAR

First Semester Second Semester Course Hrs Course Hrs

ENG1313 Comp. I 3 ENG1323 Comp. II 3 ORT1001 College Orient. 1 ENG2803 World Lit. I 3 SPC1203 Speech Comm. 3 HIS1003 Arkansas History 3

BIO1004 Bio for Gen. Education 4 PHY1004 Physical Science (lab) 4 PHR1003 Intro to Philosophy &Religion 3 CPU1003 Microcomputer Application 3

MTH 1203 College Algebra 3 ORT1002 College Orient. II 1 TOTAL HOURS 17 TOTAL HOURS 17

SECOND YEAR

Third Semester Fourth Course Hrs Course Hrs

HT3301 History of Christianity I 3 HT4305 Religious World Views 3 MIN3302 Pastoral Counseling 3 MIN4304 Education Min in the small church 3

HT3101 A.M.E Faith and Practice 1 LED4303 Church Membership and Development

3 MUS3303 History and Cultural

e??Development of Church Music 3 CW4302 Christian Worship 3

MIN3304 Adm and Leadership for Church Ministry

3 HT4301 His of Christianity II 3 MIN2304 Bible Teaching 3 ORI 4101 Orientation 1

ORI 3101 Orientation 1 TOTAL HOURS 17 TOTAL HOURS 16

*Students should adhere to the program plan / course outlook specified on the date of their admittance to Shorter College.

Office of Academic Affairs Dr. Jean Bell Manning, Dean of Academic Affairs

Dr. Demetrius Gilbert, Associate Dean / Coordinator of Degree Programs

ACADEMIC ADVISORS Listed by Concentration

BASIC STUDIES

Dr. Paula Fletcher Room 202 Students with Last Name beginning with A-G

Kimberly Lockhart Room 201 Students with Last Name beginning with H-N

Tabatha Scott Room 202 Students with Last Name beginning with O-T

Kanetra Fitzpatrick Room 202 Students with Last Name beginning with U-Z

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Joann Scales Room 204

Karliss Chapple Room 205

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

Reverend Reginald Henderson Room 203

Note: If you are unsure of your advisor, please check CAMS. If Dean Gilbert is your assigned

advisor, or if your assigned advisor is unavailable, please visit the Office of Academic Affairs

for assistance.

CAMPUS EMAILEach student registered for classes at Shorter College is assigned a campus email address. This email address will be our first line of communication and information about campus activities. Your email address will also be linked to CAMS, our campus information management system, so your instructors and classmates can contact you when necessary. It is important that you check your email periodically for updates about campus activities, information about student organizations, financial aid disbursement dates and more!

Your student email address is assigned as: [your last name+id number]@students.shortercollege.edu

Student Name: John Doe Student Email Address: Doe1234@students.shortercollege.edu

You can access your campus email by visiting the college website at: www.shortercollege.edu. In the top right-hand corner, you’ll see a section that says “Shortermail”.

Click on the “Students” link and you’ll be forwarded to the student email login portal.

USERNAMES & PASSWORDTo log on to computer workstations in the Main Computer Lab (Sherman-Tyree Hall Rm. 102) or at the AW Young Library, students need a username and password. Your username is identical to your CAMS ID:

[your last name+id number]Student Name: John Doe = Student Username: Doe1234

The default password for all accounts is “Password1”. It is highly encouraged that you take a moment to visit an on-campus computer lab to activate your account and change your password. Your password needs to be eight (8) characters and must include a capital letter and a number! Your password can not contain any parts of your name. Passwords expire every 45 days and must be changed to prevent email service interrupted.

At the student login screen, enter your complete email address (jdoe@students.shortercollege.edu) and the password you created on campus (hint: 8 characters, capital letter, number).

OFFICE 365Each Shorter College student is provided with an Microsoft Office 365 account. This service allows you to have access to both your email through Outlook Web Access and other Microsoft Office Products. Once you log in to the student email portal, you’ll find instructions on how to add Microsoft Office Software (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc...) to your personal computer, mobile phone and tablet! You can also configure your campus email to sync with your phone if you choose! We’d like to keep you connected to campus activities and information here at Shorter College.

CAMSCAMS is Shorter College’s campus information management system. It’s how students stay connected to real-time information about their course assignments, grades, and even billing information! During your admissions process, you were given a CAMS username and password. Your CAMS username is assigned as:

[Your_last_name + a 3 or 4 digit number]Student Name: John Doe = Student Username: Doe1234

The default password for this account is set to the same as your username. You can log on to CAMS from any computer anywhere by visiting www.shortercollege.edu. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage and you’ll find a section titled “CAMS”. Click on the “Student Portal” link to log in and get access to your student information. It’s important to check CAMS often for updates about class assignments, communication from faculty, and more!

CAMPUS PARKINGStudents are permitted to park in the Student Parking Lot located at the Belin HealthPlex. Additional parking is located in the umimproved lot located behind the Alexander-Turner Child Development Center. Parking is also permitted on the streets surrounding the campus. Parking is prohibited in the Faculty/Staff Parking Lot between the hours of 7am to 5pm. Students may park in the Faculty/Staff Lot after 5pm. Parking in the Faculty/Staff Parking Lot without appropriate permits may result in your vehicle being towed. Further information contact the Shorter College Police Department.

STUDENT ID’SStudents are issued Shorter College ID Cards during orientation. Students may be requested to present their ID at any time while on campus to confirm their identity. Lost or stolen ID’s should be reported to the Shorter College Police Department for replacement. ID’s can be replaced for a fee of $12.

Shorter College is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; email: info@tracs.org] having been awarded Accredited Status as a Category I institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on October 29, 2013. This status is effective for a period of five years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the International Network for Qualit Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).