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General Information
The Christian Brothers (Fratres Scholarum Christianarum,
F.S.C.), a community of vowed religious living together as a witness to
the Gospel message, were founded by St. John Baptist De La Salle in 1680
in Rheims, France, in answer to the serious need for the Christian education
of the sons of poor and working-class families. His efforts proved successful,
and in order to expand the influence of his endeavors, together with his
Christian Brothers, he founded the first schools for the training of teachers
in Europe. Presently, the Brothers form a teaching congregation numbering
7,800 members in more than 70 countries. In the United States, the Brothers
operate seven colleges and universities and 100 schools located in 23
states and the District of Columbia.
While the Brothers have determined the character and academic growth of
the University for over one hundred years, they now share a significant
aspect of those roles with dedicated secular faculty and staff who embrace
the tradition of responding to the educational, personal, and spiritual
needs of young adults. Christian Brothers University of Memphis continues
the Lasallian tradition of innovation and flexible responsiveness to the
spirit and demands of contemporary society while remaining faithful to
its religious and academic heritage. The following Mission and Goals statements
were adopted by the Board of Trustees January 31, 1995.
INSTITUTIONAL MISSION
Christian Brothers University is a Catholic institution
of higher education in the tradition of the Christian Brothers. It is
a private, comprehensive university which emphasizes excellence in teaching
and individualized attention to the whole person in a values-oriented,
interfaith educational community. The University prepares students for
professional careers and advanced study in the arts and sciences, engineering,
and business, and for lives of moral responsibility and constructive community
involvement.
INSTITUTIONAL GOALS
In pursuit of its mission, Christian Brothers University
aims specifically to:
1. bring within the reach of all its students an opportunity
for higher education founded on Judeo-Christian principles and particularly
to develop persons who think, judge, and act according to the principles
enunciated by enlightened ethical and religious beliefs;
2. provide programs which teach and encourage students to be active,
informed, interested, and concerned citizens with a global perspective
and a strong sense of justice and responsibility;
3. assist in the personal, spiritual, and academic development of students
by fostering interaction, dialogue and opportunities for community services
involving students, faculty, and staff members;
4. maintain a commitment to the ideals of free inquiry, pursuit of truth,
and respect for all people;
5. acquaint students with fundamental knowledge in the humanities, social
sciences, physical sciences, and mathematics essential to an understanding
of self and of the world in which they live;
6. cultivate the skills of inquiry, reasoning, and communication which
allow students to continue the process of intellectual growth;
7. develop students’ capabilities for the intelligent and responsible
use of information technology;
8. assist the students in choosing and preparing for careers through
counseling, opportunities for internships, pre-professional programs,
and career placement;
9. provide facilities, programs, and services which will encourage students’
academic, religious, social, moral, and cultural growth;
10. sustain and promote the Catholic and Lasallian heritage of the University
while welcoming persons from diverse religious faiths and social backgrounds
and serving as a center for interfaith dialogue;
11. contribute, as an urban institution of higher learning, a variety
of services related to facilities and personnel which will benefit the
people and institutions of the community; and
12. encourage and support lifelong learning and the continuing spiritual
and professional development of students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
AS TO STUDENTS
Christian Brothers University admits students of any
race, age, color, religion, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the
programs and activities of the university with the rights and privileges
generally accorded to students. It does not discriminate on the basis
of race, age, color, religion, sex, national and ethnic origin or handicap
in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs, athletics and other university-administered
programs.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
Christian Brothers College was founded November 19,1871,
by members of the Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools, a
Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation. The Brothers came to
Memphis at the request of the people and clergy of the city, a move
which culminated more than a decade of efforts to persuade the Brothers
to open a college in Memphis. Brother Maurelian was appointed the first
President.
Brother Maurelian’s two terms as President totalled 33 years.
During his presidency, the Brothers purchased the 612 Adams Street building
which was to house the college until 1940 when the college moved to
its present location at Central Avenue and East Parkway South. The college
functioned as a combined elementary school, high school, and college,
granting both high school diplomas as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s
Degrees from 1871 to 1915, when the college division was suspended.
Elementary classes were dropped in 1922, and the institution operated
as a high school only until 1940. Reopened at that time as a Junior
College, the college began granting Associate of Arts Degrees in 1942.
In 1953, the decision was made to expand the Junior College into a four-year
institution to more adequately serve the needs of the community. The
four-year curriculum began with degrees in Business Administration and
Electrical Engineering, with the first graduates in recent times receiving
their degrees in 1955.
The curriculum was soon expanded to meet the needs for new programs
in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry. Through the ensuing
years the following degree programs were added: Biology, Civil Engineering,
Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemical Engineering, History, Psychology,
Natural Science, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, and Religion
and Philosophy. Teacher Preparation Programs in Secondary Education
were added in 1969. An accelerated Evening Program offering a degree
in Business Administration was added in 1978 to meet the needs of the
adult student, and the Applied Psychology degree was added in 1999.
Programs at the graduate level were reinstituted in 1987 with the Master’s
program in Telecommunication and Information Systems. The Master of
Business Administration and the Master of Engineering Management were
added in 1989. A Master of Education was added in 1997, and in 2001
a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Science in Educational
Leadership were added.
Christian Brothers University became coeducational in 1970. Currently,
women make up approximately fifty percent of the student body. Officially,
Christian Brothers College became Christian Brothers University in June
of 1990.
ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Christian Brothers University is accredited by the Commission
on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866
Southern Lane; Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501)
to award the Bachelor’s Degree and the Master’s Degree.
Christian Brothers University is a member of the National Catholic Educational
Association and the Tennessee Association of Colleges. Most programs
are approved for veterans’ training. Chemical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (111 Market Place, Suite 1050;
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone number 410-347-7700). Christian
Brothers University through its School of Business has the following
degree programs accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate
Business Education: Master of Business Administration degree and the
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with concentrations
in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Technology Management,
Management, and Marketing. The university is approved by the State Department
of Education of Tennessee as a Teacher Training Institution. Christian
Brothers University is in full compliance with Title II Teacher Education
Report Card reporting mandates. Information on the University’s
performance levels may be obtained through the Department of Education.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
One of the policies of the Administration at Christian
Brothers University is to provide facilities that will increase the
success of each student. Opportunities for individual instruction are
available at the university through appointments made with instructors.
As a consequence, one who chooses to seek individual aid can easily
secure the help needed.
To comply with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974,
Christian Brothers University allows students full access to their own
records with 48 hours written notice and requires written consent by
students before their records are transmitted to third parties. Opportunity
is afforded the student for correction of inaccurate, misleading, or
inappropriate data. A complete statement on the confidentiality of records
may be found in The Compass (the student handbook). Information regarding
the following is available in the Registrar’s Office during normal
business hours:
1. Annual Security Reports,
2. Athletic Participation Rates and Financial Support,
3. Athletic Graduation Rates,
4. Drug-Free Workplace.
Christian Brothers University strives to provide a secure
environment for its students. Measures taken to ensure the safety of
students as well as the most recent crime statistics for the CBU campus
are available in the Security Information Bulletin, which is distributed
by the Director of Security and available in various campus offices.
Christian Brothers University has policies which govern the use of alcohol
on campus and at university sponsored functions. These policies also
prohibit the use of controlled substances. Polices regarding the use
of alcohol and controlled substances are contained in the student handbook,
The Compass. In addition, Alcohol and Drug Policy brochures are distributed
to the entire campus population by the office of the Associate Vice
President for Student Life.
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LIBRARY SERVICES
Plough Memorial Library is housed in a three-story building
centrally located on campus and contains over 154,000 volumes and 550
current periodical subscriptions. Access to the library’s collections
is provided through an online catalog and automated circulation system
available electronically on campus, on the Internet, and by dial-access.
In addition to the print and media collections, students can search
a variety of electronic databases via the Worldwide Web for use in their
course work. To increase the range of resources available, Plough Library
cooperates with Memphis-area academic libraries to provide reciprocal
borrowing privileges for students, faculty, and staff. Some of the participating
institutions include the University of Memphis, Rhodes College, Memphis
College of Art, and Southwest Tennessee Community College. In addition,
materials can be borrowed from other libraries around the country through
the interlibrary loan service.
Additional collections are available in the Brother I. Leo O’Donnell
Archives which traces the 130-year history of the university and includes
the Leslie H. Kuehner Napoleon Collection, the Higgins Collection on
the history of Bolivia, and the De La Salle Christian Brothers Midwest
Province Archival Record and Museum Collections. The University Gallery
offers students the opportunity for an enjoyable educational experience
through regularly scheduled art exhibits.
STUDENT WRITTEN COMPLAINT POLICY
The University has a grievance Policy and Procedure for
a student who may have a complaint with any aspect of the University.
Details are to be found in the student handbook, The Compass, or on
the website under Student Life. Any complaint, whether informal or formal,
may be filed in writing with the Dean of Students in the Office of Student
Life. The Dean will address the student’s complaint and will be
responsible for contacting the appropriate administrators on campus
to resolve the complaint.
The Associate Vice President for Student Life will be responsible for
notifying the President of any formal complaints not immediately resolved
and will pursue the complaint toward a proper conclusion. A file on
written complaints will be kept in the Dean of Students’ office.
Students should be aware of the grade appeal policy and procedures for
appeal through the academic structure. For more information about these
policies and others, as well as procedures on how to deal with harassment
and discrimination, please refer to the student handbook, The Compass,
or the Student Life website.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Information Technology Services (ITS) is located in the
Rosanne Beringer Center for Computer Studies (St. Joseph Hall) and in
Buckman Hall. ITS maintains 575 PCs across campus for students, faculty,
and staff. The primary server platform is UNIX with Windows operating
system as a client platform; however, 10% of CBU computers are Macintosh
using the latest Mac operating system.
Additional technical services offered at CBU include: telephone service,
long distance service, cable TV, residence hall network connections,
computer labs, Internet, and email services. ITS also provides helpdesk
service to all students who need technical assistance.
Computer guidelines, policies, and additional general information may
be viewed at http://www.cbu.edu/ietc.
POLICY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
It is the policy of Christian Brothers University to
Comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the
American with Disabilities Act of 1990 in providing reasonable accommodations
to qualified students with disabilities.
A qualified student with disabilities is defined as a person who meets
the academic and non-academic admission criteria essential to participate
in the program in question and who, with or without reasonable accommodation,
can perform the essential functions of the program or course requirements.
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STUDENT LIFE
Christian Brothers University, through its Student Life
Division, provides a comprehensive series of co-curricular programs
and activities that promote the human development of each student. These
are designed to complement the curricular education of a student and,
as such, are an essential part of a student’s education at Christian
Brothers University.
COUNSELING CENTER
The Counseling Center offers assistance and services
to all students affiliated with Christian Brothers University. Confidential,
professional services include personal counseling, personal development
activities and workshops, study skills assistance, consultation, and
referrals as deemed appropriate. Relevant reading and reference materials
are available in the Center.
Through the Counseling Center, a unique Orientation/Peer Counseling
Program is conducted each Fall semester for all incoming freshmen. Small
groups of first year men and women meet with their respective Peer Counselors
once a week until Fall break. Topics of discussion in the orientation
classes include adjustment problems, study skills, test anxiety, stress
reduction, time management, and other college-related issues. Successful
completion of the Orientation 100 course is required for graduation
from Christian Brothers University. The Peer Counselors, under the auspices
of the Director of Counseling, are specially selected upperclass students
who are trained and prepared to help students in their transition and
adaptation to college life and to the Christian Brothers University
community.
CAREER CENTER
The Career Center provides group and individual counseling
to facilitate the career decision-making process. Services are provided
to all graduating seniors, undergraduates, and alumni of the university.
The Career Center Laboratory provides books, audio-visual materials,
and publications that address self-assessment, career exploration and
planning, job search strategies, placement, and follow-up. The Center
has a variety of assessment tools available to all students and alumni,
including SIGI-PLUS, a computerized career decision-making program,
the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Career related workshops are held throughout the year, and a Career
Peer Counseling Course is offered to train students to assist others
in this area.
Assistance is offered to all students in securing part-time jobs, full
time jobs, and internships that are related to their areas of study.
Job fairs are held each semester, and the center maintains current listings
of local and national career opportunities. The Center also includes
a resume referral service, which has recently been expanded to utilize
internet services in providing instant access of student resumes to
employers across the country. On-campus interviews are held frequently
throughout the year for internships and full-time positions. Further
information about the Career Center can be found at the university’s
web site (www.cbu.edu/career)
under University Resources.
HEALTH RESOURCES
Health resources provides health services and health
information to all students attending Christian Brothers University.
A part-time registered nurse and nurse practitioner are on staff. Office
hours are posted on the office door and web site and recorded weekly
on the office telephone (321-3260). After hours, medical consult is
also available to resident students. For additional information regarding
services, please consult the Health Resources office.
CROSS CULTURAL AND COMMUTER PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES
Christian Brothers University is home to a very diverse
population of students (i.e. people from a variety of backgrounds and
cultures). The Dean of Students’ Office sponsors a variety of
programs and events to broaden student awareness and understanding of
this diversity. Throughout the academic year, the office also provides
programs and services for students of color, international, and commuter
students including pre-orientation programs, host families, a peer mentor
program, special cultural programs, a commuter Student Fair, and a monthly
Good Morning Commuters Breakfast.
Christian Brothers University is concerned with fostering an environment
in which all students may have a positive experience academically, socially,
and personally.
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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Christian Brothers University provides broad co-curricular
and coeducational activity programs. A wide range of organizations,
events, and other activities exist for the benefit and fulfillment of
students. These include various social, cultural and developmental events.
The Thomas Center provides much of the needed space for these programs
and activities and contains facilities for student recreation, student
food service, and student community. Other recreational facilities include
an outdoor basketball court, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court,
a swimming pool, and games in the student lounge (The Swashbuckler).
Social life, dances, and other student events are planned with the students.
Programs aimed at the cultural, educational, and entertainment interests
of the student body are arranged and conducted with the advice and assistance
of the Student Government Programming Council, which serves as a voice
for the student body. The Programming Council, along with the Director
of Student Activities, plans, coordinates, and implements a variety
of activities for the students which are publicized on campus bulletin
boards, in various campus publications, and through special events posters
on campus.
Some of the more than 40 clubs and organizations in which a student
may participate include Student Government, individual class leadership,
social and service fraternities, sororities, professional groups, men’s
and women’s organizations, and support groups. Also, there are
clubs whose purpose is to assist the student in his or her major field
of study.
Opportunities are present for student participation in university theatre,
art, music, and publications. Below is a listing of some of the various
student clubs, groups, and organizations that are active each year on
campus:
| Alpha Chi Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Sigma Lambda (Adult Honor Society)
Alpha Sigma Tau
Alpha Xi Delta
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates
American Institute for Chemical Engineering
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Association for Computing Machinery
BACCHUS
Beta Beta Beta (Biology Honor Society)
Black Student Association
Castings (literary magazine)
CBU Chorale
CB Singers
Cheer Squad
The Chosen Generation
CrossHeirs
Delta Sigma Pi (Business Honor Society)
Encore Drama Club
English Club
French Club
Gamma Sigma Alpha (Greek Honor Society)
Inspirational Voices
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Institute of Electrical & Electronic
Engineers
Intercultural Club
Interfraternity Council
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society)
Kappa Sigma
Lasallian Ambassador Board
Lasallian Collegians
Mathematical Association of America
National Society of Black Engineers
Panhellenic Council
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)
Phi Beta Sigma
Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society)
SGA Programming Council
Sigma Alpha Epilson
Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)
Student Government Association
Student Peace Association
Student Tennessee Education Association
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)
Tau Kappa Epilson
Up ’Til Dawn
Zeta Tau Alpha
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Christian Brothers University believes these activities
allow students to grow spiritually, socially, and physically as well
as promoting active citizenship.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
The Office of Campus Ministry at Christian Brothers University
fosters the integration of faith and education. It does this by assisting
the entire campus community in the formation of human and religious
values and by supporting dialogue, harmony, and interpersonal relationships
among students, faculty, and staff.
Although the university is a Catholic institution, Campus Ministry provides
an important focus for nurturing an understanding of the ecumenical
dimension of its Catholic identity. In addition to Sunday liturgies,
provision is made throughout the year for special interdenominational
worship services, welcoming people of all faiths and religious traditions.
Personal and communal growth is encouraged through a variety of prayer
experiences, retreats, and pastoral counseling to assist students especially
in the development of their respective gifts for the pursuit of peace
and social justice within a multi-religious and multi-cultural world.
RESIDENCE LIFE
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE POLICY: All Freshmen and
Sophomores whose permanent address is beyond a 30 mile radius are required
to live on campus.
Campus living at Christian Brothers University is an important
aspect of a student's experience. It affords the opportunity for growth
and development outside the classroom environment. It is the expressed
purpose of Christian Brothers University to provide an atmosphere in
which each resident may realize his/her potential-intellectually, socially,
and culturally.
Contracts for residence hall living may be obtained from the Office
of Student Life. Contracts will be considered complete only with the
proper deposits on file with the Director of Residence Life. Requests
for an assignment to a particular room or with a particular roommate
will be honored whenever possible. Housing contracts filed by returning
students during their published registration times will be given priority
over new residents. Housing assignments are prioritized by class rank,
years of residency, and date of completed contract. Housing assignments
are made without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin. Contracts
with the appropriate deposit should be submitted to the Director of
Residence Life by May 1.
Each resident is under the supervision of the Director of Residence
Life, Resident Directors, and Resident Assistants. The residence hall
staffs' duties include hall management, policy enforcement, and programming.
For additional information about Student Life, go to the website at
www.cbu.edu/studentlife.
Students residing off campus must keep a current
local address on file with the Registrar's Office.
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ATHLETICS
Christian Brothers University has a long history of athletic
competition and is a member of NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference.
The University sponsors six sports for men and six sports for women.
Men’s sports are soccer, basketball, cross country, baseball,
golf, and tennis. Sports for women are volleyball, cross country, soccer,
softball, basketball, and tennis. Information regarding Equity in Athletics
is available in the office of the Director of Athletics.
EDUCATION OF VETERANS
Most programs and courses are approved for veterans’
training. Registration is verified after the Add/Drop period. Veterans
who wish to attend Christian Brothers University should contact their
local U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Office for information on earned
benefits. Veterans wishing to apply to Christian Brothers University
should contact the Associate Registrar at 321-3237 for information pertaining
to particular courses of study. Veterans must notify the Associate Registrar
every semester that they are enrolled and when they withdraw from classes.
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CAMPUS FACILITIES
Avery Apartments:
Residence apartments for men and women.
Barry Hall:
The first floor (entrance level) houses the Executive Offices of the
President, the Administrative Vice President, and the Vice President
for Institutional Advancement; it also includes the Office for Institutional
Advancement, Alumni Office, Communications Office, and St. Joseph Chapel.
The lower level houses the Registrar’s Office, Retention and Advising
Office, Student Financial Resources Office, Human Resources, and Business
Office. The upper level houses the Career Center and offices for the
School of Arts faculty.
Battersby Hall:
Faculty offices; offices of the Cheer & Pom Squad and The Cannon.
Benilde Hall:
Includes laboratory and shop facilities for the School of Engineering.
Buckman Hall:
The first floor (lower level) houses the Office of Admission, Evening/Summer
Programs, classrooms, and Spain Auditorium. The second floor includes
the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Montesi Executive
Center, classrooms, and information technology laboratories. The third
floor houses the administrative offices of the School of Business, M.B.A.
Program Director, the School of Business faculty offices, the Dean of
Information Technology Services, ITS staff offices, classrooms, the
Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking, and the U.S. Department of Commerce
Export Assistance Center.
CBU Apartments:
Residence hall apartments for men and women (three buildings, including
O’Hara Hall).
CBU Theatre:
Provides facilities for assemblies, lectures, plays, movies, etc.
De La Salle Gymnasium:
Provides arena and practice space for intercollegiate basketball and
volleyball, with seating capacity of 2,500, along with training and
fitness facilities. Also includes offices for the Athletic Department.
Kenrick Hall:
The ground level houses offices and Curriculum Lab for the Education
Department, as well as classrooms for the School of Arts. The upper
floor houses School of Arts classrooms and laboratories for Language
and Psychology. The lower level includes Music and Art studios, Print
Shop Services, and offices for the Student Government Association. The
lower level also provides offices for the M.K. Gandhi Institute for
Nonviolence, and Facing History and Ourselves.
Lambert Hall:
Campus residence of the Christian Brothers who are members of the faculty
and staff at CBU and at Christian Brothers High School.
Maurelian Hall:
Women's student residence hall.
Nolan Engineering Center:
Houses the offices of the faculty of the undergraduate and master’s
programs of the School of Engineering, plus the engineering computation
facility and classrooms.
Plough Memorial Library Center:
Houses more than 158,000 volumes, periodicals, microforms, media, and
electronic resources. The InfoLab, the Writing Center, and the University
Gallery are located on the lower level.
Rozier Hall:
Men's student residence hall.
St. Joseph Hall:
Houses the Rosanne Beringer Center for Computer Studies (ITS offices
and student computer labs), Electrical Engineering laboratories (including
the microprocessor architecture, electric machines, controls, electronics,
and senior design laboratory facilities), Campus Security Office, Office
of Grants and Major Gifts, and the Publications Office.
Science Center:
Includes offices and laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Mathematics, Natural Science, and Physics, plus six multimedia classrooms.
Stritch Hall:
Provides limited student housing (for men and women) during the Fall
and Spring semesters, and summer rental facilities for small to medium
size meeting groups, including planning rooms, dining facilities, and
recreational facilities. Includes St. John Chapel, a separate structure
for religious services.
Thomas Center:
Houses the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Life,
offices of the Dean of Students, Student Activities, Events Management,
Campus Ministries, Counseling Center, and Residence Life. Also includes
the Alfonso Dining Hall, recreational facilities, Buccaneer Snack Bar,
Bookstore, and Swashbuckler Lounge.
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REGISTRATION STATISTICS 2001-02
| Freshmen |
346 |
| Sophomores |
303 |
| Juniors |
236 |
| Seniors |
278 |
| Total Day Program |
1,163 |
| Total Evening Program |
421 |
| Graduate Program |
443 |
| TOTAL |
2,027 |
Personnel
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Willis Willey III, Chairman
Mr. Martin F. Thompson, Vice Chairman
Brother Stanislaus Sobczyk, F.S.C., President of the University
Mrs. Bena Cates, Secretary
Brother Terence McLaughlin, F.S.C., Treasurer
Mr. Paul Babin
Mr. Joseph F. Birch
Ms. Marcia Brasel
Mr. Ben C. Bryant, Jr.
Brother Joseph Burke, F.S.C.
Mr. Christopher W. Canale
Brother Francis Carr, F.S.C.
Brother Louis DeThomasis, F.S.C.
Mr. Charles B. Dudley III
Mr. Richard T. Gadomski
Mr. Charles C. Gerber
Mr. James E. Harwood
Brother Lawrence Humphrey, F.S.C.
Mrs. Kristi W. Jernigan
Ms. Carolyn F. Jones
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Rev. Albert E. Kirk
Mr. Robert G. McEniry
Mrs. Joyce A. Mollerup
Mr. Fred Montesi III
Mr. Clyde R. Moore
Mr. David E. Nelson
Ms. Jacqueline L. Nesbit
Mrs. Weetie Bondurant Phillips
Mr. Joseph R. Rimstidt, Jr.
Mr. J. Vincent Robinson
Mrs. Lynda Mead Shea
Dr. R. Wayne Speer
Mr. Winn R. Stephenson
Mr. Michael Uibenall
Mr. Michael J. Watermeier
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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
President
Secretary to the President
Director of Ministry and Mission
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Brother Stanislaus Sobczyk, F.S.C.,
Ed.D.
Nathalie Paskel
Sister Delores Montini, C.S.J. |
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| ACADEMIC AFFAIRS |
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Vice President for Academic Affairs
Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dean of the School of Arts
Dean of the School of Business
Dean of the School of Engineering
Dean of the School of Sciences
Dean of the Evening and Summer Sessions
Dean of Academic Services
Director of Graduate Education Program
Director of Graduate Engineering Program
Director of M.B.A. Program
Registrar
Associate Registrar
Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Coordinator of Academic Statistics
Director of the Plough Library
Director of Honors Program
Director of Student Disability Services
Director of International Initiatives |
Brother Louis Althaus, F.S.C., Ph.D.
John M. Hargett, M.S.
Kristin A. Pruitt, Ph.D.
Thomas A. Dukes, D.B.A.
Siripong Malasri, Ph.D.
Johnny B. Holmes, Ph.D.
Robert Koerber, M.B.A.
Thomas Burk, M.A.
Ellen S. Faith, Ed.D.
Neal F. Jackson, Ph.D.
John E. Megley III, Ph.D.
Barbara A. Havey, M.S.
Rita L. Raniszewski, M.A.T., M.R.E.
John M. Hargett, M.S.
Br. Jerome Wegener, F.S.C., Ed.D.
Margaret Cardwell, M.L.S.
Tracie L. Burke, Ed.D.
Karen M. Conway, M.S.
Emily Forsdick, M.A., Ed.D. |
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| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |
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Dean of Information Technology Services
Director of Technical Support Services
Director of Telecommunications |
Cheryl A. Leslie, M.B.A.
Jackie Jacobs, A.A.S.
Laurie Coles, B.S.B.A. |
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| STUDENT LIFE |
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Vice President for Student Life
Dean of Students
Director of Student Activities
Director of the Career Center
Director of Counseling
Director of Health Services
Director of Residence Life
Director of Security
Director of Events Management |
Evelyn A. McDonald, Ed.D.
Karen Conway, M.S.
Whitney Rice, B.S., M.B.A.
Betty McWillie, M.Ed.
Sadie Lisenby, M.A.
Marian Baker, R.N.
Christin Aycock, B.A.
Michael Bonham
Monique Savage, B.A. |
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| ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS |
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Vice President for Administration &
Finance
Controller
Director of Student Financial Resources
Director of Food Service
Director of Human Resources
Director of Physical Plant
Bookstore Manager |
C. Daniel Wortham, M.Ed.
Thomas Cochran, B.S.B.A.
Jim Shannon, B.B.A.
Susan Yost
Ken Massa, B.B.A., P.H.R.
Phil Yelvington
Charlie Coleman |
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| INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT |
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| Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Director of Development
Director of Planned Giving
Director of Grants and Proposals
Director of Annual Fund
Director of Advancement Information Systems
Director of Alumni Affairs
Director of Grants Management
Director of Publications
Assistant Director of Development for Athletics
Director of Marketing and Communications |
Nick Scully, M.Ed., CFRE
Barbara Kabakoff, B.A. CFRE
Brother Patrick O'Brien, F.S.C., M.A.
Brother John Edward Doody, F.S.C., Ph.D.
Ruth Carr, B.A.
Linda Dunlap
Shawna G. Engel, M.B.A.
Lisa Bell, B.A.
Cory Dugan, B.F.A.
John Cicala. M.B.A.
John Kerr, M.S.A. |
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| ATHLETICS |
|
Director of Athletics
Associate Athletic Director
|
Michael J. Daush, B.A.
Joe Nadicksbernd, M.Ed. |
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Admissions and Registration
REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
ADMISSION
Christian Brothers University admits students of any
race, age, color, sex, religion, and national or ethnic origin.
Freshman Standing:
The following qualifications are required of those seeking admission
with regular freshman standing:
1. Graduation from an approved secondary school.
2. A scholastic average of at least “C” and rank in the
upper 2/3 of the graduating class.
3. Satisfactory scores on the American College Testing Program (ACT)
or on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination
Board.
Statistics for the 2002 freshman class were the following:
60% ranked in the upper 30% of their class; 75% attained a grade point
average of 3.0 or higher; 46% had an ACT score of 24 or higher for
those who reported this data.
Transfer Students:
Students who wish to transfer from other colleges will be considered
if they are in good standing at the college of last attendance.
International Students:
Students from foreign countries who intend to enter the University
must have the equivalent of a high school education and have sufficient
command of English to enable them to do the prescribed work. Proof
of their command of English will be given by a minimum score of 500
on the paper-based test or a 173 on the computer-based test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Mature Students:
Students who do not meet regular admissions requirements and who are
age 25 or more may be considered for admission if they have completed
high school or have obtained an average score of 50 or above on the
General Education Development (GED) high school level test.
Special Students (non-degree seeking):
Qualified applicants who desire to take one or more courses but in
general do not intend to earn a degree at Christian Brothers University
may be accepted as Special students. Application for admission should
be made to the Office of Day Admissions or the Director of the Evening
Program. Special students may accumulate no more than 36 semester
hours of credit at Christian Brothers University. Special students
will not be able to have any transfer credit, including challenge
exams, granted while classified as special students. Special
and Transient students are not eligible for financial aid.
In exceptional circumstances, the Admissions Committee may invite
a candidate who does not qualify for degree status to enter the university
as a Special or Conditional student (non-degree seeking) for a limited
period of time. In this time, the student must demonstrate adequate
preparation and motivation to pursue the degree program of studies
for which he/she has applied.
To seek a change of status to that of a degree-seeking student, a
Special student must have completed at least 12 hours of credit at
the university, be in good academic standing, and have completed a
Change of Program form in the Registrar’s Office.
Qualified Special students who wish to pursue a degree must reapply
to the Day or Evening Program for a change of status after they have
demonstrated their qualifications. Students who are enrolled at another
institution and wish to take a course or courses for credit at Christian
Brothers University should present official correspondence from that
institution to the Day Admissions Office or the Evening Program noting
good standing and authorization to enroll in specific courses.
Admissions Committee:
A limited number of entering freshman and transfer students who do
not meet the minimum requirements for regular admissions may be considered
by the Admissions Committee for entrance into the university. If a
student is accepted by the Admissions Committee, he/she will be admitted
under one of the following conditions:
1. Accepted with a limitation on the number of hours
and/or specific courses that may be attempted during the first semester
or two evening terms or
2. Accepted as a regular student.
The decision of the Admissions Committee may be appealed
to the Academic Vice President upon the initiation of the Director
of Admission.
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ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
Freshman:
The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:
1. Completed application form and $25.00 fee.
2. High school transcript; then final high school transcript with
graduation date.
3. ACT or SAT scores.
4. Student Essay or Personal Statement.
5. Completed Health Form.
Transfer Students:
The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:
1. Completed application form and $25.00 fee.
2. Complete transcripts from all colleges attended.
3. ACT or SAT scores; high school transcript.
4. Completed Health Form.
Returnee/Transfer Returnee:
The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:
1. Completed application form.
2. Complete transcripts from all colleges attended since last attendance
at CBU.
3. Completed Health Form, if one is not already on file.
International students:
The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:
1. Completed application form and $50.00 fee.
2. Transcripts of all work done at the secondary level or above.
3. TOEFL exam scores.
4. Declaration of Finances.
5. Completed Health Form.
Deans and Department Chairs establish equivalency between
transfer courses and courses taught at Christian Brothers University.
Credit for both traditional and non-traditional college level work
is evaluated for acceptance by the Dean of Academic Services. Only
courses with a grade of “C” or better will be accepted
for transfer credit..
Special Students:
The applicant should send the following to the Office of Admissions:
1. Completed application form and $25.00 fee.
2. College Graduate or Previous College Student—official transcript(s)
from previous institution(s).
3. New Freshman—proof of high school graduation or concurrent
enrollment or acceptable GED.
4. Student in a Special Course/Program—high school transcript
or complete transcripts of other institutions attended; acceptance
by the director of that program.
5. Non-matriculated Students—proof of high school graduation
or GED, as requested. If student did college work, the most recent
transcript showing good standing and appropriate prerequisites.
Special/Transient students—no financial
aid available.
Mature Students:
The applicant should send the following to the Office of Admissions
(Day or Evening):
1. Completed application form and $25.00 fee.
2. Complete transcripts from all colleges attended; high school transcript,
as requested.
3. Personal letter of request for admission, including relevant details
for consideration.
4. Completed Health Form.
Disciplinary Admissions:
1. No student shall be admitted to Christian Brothers University who
is under the disciplinary sanction of suspension or expulsion from
another institution.
2. Once a student is again in good standing at the institution of
previous enrollment, she/he may be admitted through the regular Christian
Brothers University admission policy, providing the admission is endorsed
by the Associate Vice President for Student Life.
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ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE
Admission is selective and students are encouraged
to apply as early as possible. The preferred application date is May
1 for the Fall semester and January 1 for the Spring semester. Students
who apply after this date will be considered for admission on a space
available basis. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling admissions
basis. When a student has filed a completed application (high school
transcript, college transcripts when applicable, and ACT or SAT scores)
with the Office of Admissions, the Admissions Committee will act upon
it. Students will be notified of the decision by the committee shortly
thereafter. When accepted, students must submit a completed health
form and are required to confirm a place within the entering class
with a deposit of $300.00 for those who plan to reside on campus and
$150.00 for commuter students. This deposit is non-refundable after
May 1 for students entering in the Fall semester or January 1 for
those entering in the Spring. Freshmen and others wishing to live
on campus will also be sent a housing application.
No acceptance will be considered final until the above
fee and forms are returned, and final transcripts of work in progress
at the time of application are received by the Admissions Office.
Applications for the Evening Program are accepted throughout the year.
Applications are reviewed when they are complete, and students are
notified of the decision by mail.
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CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE AND
SCHOOLING
All veteran students are required to submit a DD214.
All post secondary education/training including military will be evaluated,
and credit evaluated appropriately.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND COLLEGE
LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM
Students who have successfully passed one or more of
the Advanced Placement Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board
or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the CEEB may ask
for advanced standing and/or credit when they submit their applications
for admission to Christian Brothers University. Credit will be allowed
for college courses satisfactorily completed through the Defense Activity
for Non-Traditional Education Support (Dantes-Military CLEP), subject
to the usual rules involving credit of this nature. The maximum number
of credit hours that can be granted through any combination of the
above exams is 30.
Credit is usually granted for AP scores of 4 and 5.
AP scores of 3 are evaluated by the Chair of the Department where
the course resides. That Department Chair will decide on the type
of credit to be granted and the college course or courses that will
be omitted in place of AP credit.
The actual decision to grant advanced college standing and/or credit
is based on such factors as the content of courses in the University’s
curriculum and the applicability of the submitted area of advanced
study to the prescribed or elective requirements of the program in
which the student is enrolled. The student’s overall high school
record, other test scores available, and the recommendation of the
high school official concerned are also given careful consideration.
Christian Brothers University participates in the College
Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination
Board (CEEB). Students who, by virtue of study or travel abroad, work
experience, independent study, advanced work in high school, or study
in nonaccredited institutions, believe that they might already possess
knowledge comparable to that expected in certain lower division courses
may receive credit and placement based on acceptable scores of selected
Subject Examinations administered by CLEP. Acceptable CLEP scores
on specified exams are determined by individual departments. Information
regarding the program at Christian Brothers University may be obtained
from the Office of the Registrar or the Evening Program Office.
Only official scores from Advanced Placement and CLEP
are acceptable and must be sent to the Office of the Registrar.
EXPERIENTIAL ASSESSMENT
Students may be granted credit for college-level knowledge
and understanding related to the student’s degree program and
gained from non-college instruction. Credit for professional or technical
courses, licenses, certifications, workshops, or similar instruction
can be awarded if completion, clock hours, and content are documented
thoroughly. Documentation is evaluated for credit by the department
chair who teaches in the area in which credit is sought. The student
must submit all appropriate documentation to the Dean of Academic
Services or the Evening Program Academic Director. The documentation
will then be forwarded to the academic department chair for evaluation.
The department chair will complete the evaluation form detailing what,
if any, credit should be awarded and then forward the material back
to the Dean of Academic Services or the Evening Program Academic Director
to ensure that duplicate credit is not being awarded if several departments
must evaluate the information. The Dean of Academic Services or the
Evening Program Academic Director will submit the awarded transfer
credit to the Registrar’s Office for posting.
REGISTRATION
During an announced advisement period, a student meets
with his/her advisor to plan a schedule of courses for the upcoming
semester. A student registering for day classes then has the courses
entered onto his or her record by the advisor or may bring the signed
registration form to the Office of the Registrar in order to be added
to the class rolls. A student registering for classes in the Evening
Program should submit the registration form to that office. The Business
Office will bill the student at the beginning of each term or semester
for the courses chosen. Registration is finalized or completed
only after making payment or arrangements for payment in the Business
Office.
Students who have not completed advisement and registration
may do so on campus during the week before classes begin. If a student
cannot register during this period, registration may be done during
the first week of classes. Such late registration requires the payment
of a fee of $100.00. An academic advisor is assigned to help counsel
the student in course selection.
It is the student who is ultimately responsible
for knowing and following the courses and graduation requirements
published in the catalog.
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Expenses
and Financial Aid
UNDERGRADUATE EXPENSES PER SEMESTER
2003-04
| Tuition |
$8,370.00 |
Tuition for part-time students (i.e., taking less than
12 hours)
or for each additional credit-hour above 19 (per credit hour)
|
$525.00 |
| Tuition for course audit is half the price of regular
credit courses on a per credit hour basis. |
|
Summer School Tuition (per credit hour, 2003 session)
Evening Program Tuition per credit hour, 2003-2004) |
$285.00
$365.00 |
| Room (per semester) |
|
| Maurelian and Rozier Halls |
|
Single occupancy
Double occupancy
|
$2,160.00
$1,150.00 |
| Stritch Hall |
|
Single occupancy
Double occupancy
|
$1,365.00
$865.00 |
| CBU Avery Apartments |
|
Single occupancy
Double occupancy
|
$2,400.00
$1,395.00 |
| CBU Capstone Apartments |
|
Single occupancy only
|
$2,595.00 |
| Board (per semester) |
|
19-meal Plan
15-meal Plan
12-meal Plan
7-meal Plan |
$1,400.00
$1,330.00
$1,255.00
$805.00 |
FEES
| Application Fee, Day Program (Payable once
only)
Application Fee, Evening Program (Payable once only)
Application Fee, International Students (Payable only once)
Enrollment Fee (Tuition Deposit, Refundable through 5/1)
Late Registration Fee, Day Program
Late Registration Fee, Evening Program/Summer Terms
Activity & Services Fee, Day Students, per semester
Activity & Services Fee, Evening Students, per semester
Room Deposit
Housing Contract Cancellation Fee
Challenge Examination and Posting Charges
Technology Fee, Day Program, per semester
Technology Fee, Evening Program, per semester
Technology Fee (part-time students)
Graphing calculator for MATH courses approximately
Returned Check Charge |
$25.00
25.00
50.00
300.00
100.00
100.00
75.00
15.00
300.00/500.00
150.00
100.00
150.00
40.00
40.00
100.00
20.00 |
All tuition and fees are subject to change at any time when circumstances
so warrant. Information on indirect costs (books, transportation,
etc.) is available in the Student Financial Resources Office.
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SETTLING OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
The administration of business and financial affairs is under the
supervision of the Controller of the University.
Payment of full tuition and fees for non-boarders and payment of
full tuition, fees, and full room and board for boarders will be required
before classes begin each semester or evening term unless students
are on the deferred payment, direct billing, or the FACTS plan. Visa,
Mastercard, and Discover are accepted for payment up to the approved
limit for charges to these accounts.
Day Students who have not settled their financial accounts by the
5th class day of the semester will have their schedules dropped from
the university. Upon reinstatement of their original schedule, they
will be charged a $100.00 late registration fee.
Evening students who fail to settle their financial accounts during
the first week of each session will have their schedules dropped from
the university. Upon reinstatement of their original schedule, they
will be charged a $100.00 last registration fee.
Additional fees (including lab fees) will be presented in a separate
bill and will be payable upon presentation.
A non-refundable APPLICATION FEE of $25.00 must accompany the application
for admission. Upon notification of acceptance, day applicants must
submit an ENROLLMENT FEE of $300.00. This will ensure a place in the
university.
Returning residence hall students are required to make a $300.00 (Avery,
Maurelian, Rozier, and Stritch) or a $500.00 (Capstone) room reservation
room reservation deposit in the spring to reserve a residence hall
room for the following academic year.
Students who enter at the second semester are subject to the same
financial requirements listed herein.
A ROOM DAMAGE DEPOSIT is required of all first time resident students.
This must be paid regardless of the scholarship or student aid arrangements
with the university. The damage deposit will be refunded at the end
of the senior year or at the time of withdrawal from the residence
hall. In the event that the fee is exhausted before the refund period,
the individual will be assessed an additional fee to cover the remainder
of this period of residency.
CONTRACT CANCELLATION FEE: Fall housing contracts are for the full
academic year (exception: students graduating in the Fall semester
or student withdrawing from the University). A $150.00 cancellation
fee will be assessed to a student cancelling a housing contract at
any time and will be billed directly to the student’s account.
REFUND REQUESTS FOR ROOM AND BOARD
Room and board assignments will be made for the entire school year.
CANCELLATION: Prior to August 1, any student who wishes to cancel
his/her residence hall contract must submit a letter in writing to
the Office of Student Life and receive approval from the Director
of Residence Life. All students canceling prior to the August 1st
deadline will be responsible for the $150.00 cancellation fee. After
the August 1st date, any student who enrolls in classes at the university
will be responsible for room and board charges for the semester. Exemptions
to the policy may be made by the Associate Vice President for Student
Life only after reviewing documentation submitted by the student or
his/her parents/guardian in support of a request not to reside on
campus. For those students who do withdraw from the university, charges
will be pro-rated depending on the amount of time the resident occupied
the room and will be based on the following schedule: 1st week -100%;
2nd-4th week -50%; 5th-9th week - 25%; and thereafter - No refund.
No diploma, transcript of credit, or information concerning academic
or disciplinary record is given until the student’s account
has been settled.
Students with accounts in arrears may be excluded from final examinations,
graduation ceremonies, issuance of academic documents and records
and readmission to future academic programs until the accounts in
arrears are paid in full. There is a one percent monthly interest
charge on all delinquent accounts.
POLICY FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS
All requests for course withdrawals, both complete and partial,
must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the student. These
requests can be made in one of four ways:
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e-mailing the Registrar’s Office at
withdraw@cbu.edu,
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leaving a voice mail message at (901) 321-3115,
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reporting to the Registrar’s Office
Monday through Friday 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. to fill out the official
withdrawal form, or
-
downloading the withdrawal form from the
Registrar’s web site at www.cbu.edu and faxing the information
to (901) 321-3257.
Day Students will be expected to continue using the official
form for necessary signatures. The necessary information needed is
Name, Social Security Number, Phone Number during the Day, whether
receiving Financial Assistance, Name of Class(es), Name of Instructor(s),
Date of Last Attendance, Name of Advisor, and whether an athlete or
not. The date of the e-mail or the voice mail or the official form
will count as the official date of notification for processing the
withdrawal. The instructor will be contacted for the date of last
attendance, but the official notification date for processing the
withdrawal will be the date of notification. This is the date that
will be used by all offices for processing the withdrawal and any
refunds.
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TUITION ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR
WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS
Christian Brothers University Tuition Adjustment
Policy
The adjustment percentage for complete withdrawal from CBU is calculated
by dividing the number of days completed in the semester, as of the
date of official withdrawal, by the number of days in the semester
exclusive of breaks of five or more days.
No adjustment will be made if the student has completed more than
sixty percent (60%) of the semester.
There will be no adjustment calculation unless the student completely
withdraws from all registered classes.
Advance deposits are non-refundable (includes Application Fee and
Tuition Deposit).
Tuition adjustments will be made according to the following schedule
for all programs:
| Official Notification Date During |
Percentage of Tuition |
Drop/Add Period
First 25% of Semester
26-60% of Semester
Over 60% of Semester |
100%
50%
25%
No Adjustment |
Tuition adjustments will be applied in the following order:
-
-
Institutional Scholarships and Grants
-
-
-
-
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Return of Federal Title IV Funds
If a student completely withdraws from CBU, the unearned
amount of Federal Financial funds must be returned to the appropriate
Federal Financial Assistance programs.
The unearned amount of the Federal Financial Assistance is calculated
by dividing the number of days completed in the term, as of the date
of official withdrawal, by the number of days in the term, exclusive
of breaks of five or more days. No refund is required if the student
has completed more than sixty percent (60%) of the term. All unofficial
withdrawals will be calculated at fifty percent (50%).
An official withdrawal happens when a student stops attending
classes and receives a zero GPA for that term/semester. CBU is required
to calculate a return of Title IV funds (Stafford, PLUS loans, Pell
grants). This may create a tuition liability for the student resulting
in their owing CBU money unless they can prove that they attended at
least one class past the sixty percent point of the term/semester.
The United States Department of Education requires the
following order to the Federal Assistance programs:
-
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
-
Subsidized Stafford Loans
-
Federal Perkins Loans
-
Federal Plus Loans
-
Federal Pell Grants
-
Federal SEOG
-
Other Federal Financial Assistance programs.
Examples of the refund calculations for the Federal Financial
Assistance are available in the Business Office during normal working
hours.
DEFERRED PAYMENT OF EDUCATION COSTS
Christian Brothers University Deferred Payment
Plans - For students and parents who find it necessary to pay
educational expenses in monthly installments, a FACTS payment plan or
a four month (per semester) deferred payment plan are available through
the University. If you are interested in either of these plans, inquiries
should be made to the Business Office, Christian Brothers University.
Note: The deferred plan has interest calculated at 1% per month on the
student’s outstanding balance.
All Federal Student Loan checks and institutional loan checks must be
deposited into the student’s account. If the posting of any check(s)
creates a credit balance on the student’s account, the student
may request a refund following the Add/Drop period, after all charges
and financial aid have been posted.
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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Academic and leadership scholarships are competitive.
Most scholarships are available to new full-time students (freshmen
and transfers) only. Accepted students must apply for financial aid
and schedule a scholarship interview through their CBU Admissions Counselor.
CBU scholarships require that a prospective student exhibit strong academic
qualities, generally a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher, and ACT (or
SAT) scores of 26 (1160) or higher.
Other criteria considered include: scholastic honors and
academic awards received during the student’s academic career
previous to attending CBU, the level of difficulty of high school courses,
community or church service, volunteer experience, extracurricular activities,
the range of these types of activities, and the degree of leadership
obtained therein.
Offers of scholarships are typically made in the Spring, and the priority
deadline for accepting an academic scholarship is May 1st.
The following levels of scholarships are awarded at Christian
Brothers University:
Trustee Scholarships are awarded to students
with outstanding high school academic achievement and significant demonstrated
extracurricular and volunteer leadership skills.
Presidential Scholarships are awarded
to students with excellent academic records and demonstrated leadership
skills.
Engineering Scholarships are awarded
to students with excellent academic records, particularly in mathematics
and the physical sciences, who plan to major in Engineering.
Lasallian Academic Awards are awarded
to students demonstrating significant academic achievement.
Lasallian Leadership and Achievement Awards
are awarded to students based on notable academic achievement and on
demonstrated leadership skills in such non-curricular pursuits as student
government, student publications, performing arts, student clubs and
organizations, cheerleading, and church and community service.
Retention of Scholarships and Awards
Christian Brothers University is committed to working in close partnership
with each scholarship and award student toward continued academic success.
Scholarships and awards are automatically renewed for the next academic
year as long as the student continues to progress within an established
program of study, retains full-time status, and remains academically
eligible to continue.
Students holding Trustee or Presidential Scholarships must maintain
a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Should this cumulative average not be met
at the end of the freshman year, the student will be given a probationary
year in which to raise the GPA to the acceptable level. Failure to show
progress in raising the GPA may result in the loss of funds designated
as an academic scholarship. The Student Financial Resources Office should
be contacted for other possible funds if this occurs. Lasallian Leadership
and Achievement Award holders are expected to continue their extracurricular
participation at the university in order to retain their awards.
Named Scholarships and Awards
In many cases students will find that their CBU awarded scholarship
has been given a particular name. This is done to honor those friends
of the University who have donated some or all of the funding for a
scholarship. These names come from two sources: established endowments
or annual gifts. If a student’s scholarship or academic award
is given a name, this does not change the student’s award but
acknowledges the source of the resources making the scholarship possible.
In most cases, the student will be encouraged to either write to or
meet with the donor.
Other Scholarships
Some named scholarships are restricted to upperclassmen and are awarded
outside the University’s established scholarship structure. Normally
these award selections are made by the donors or by designated academic
departments in concert with the Student Financial Resources Office.
Current scholarships are available in Accounting, Engineering, and Sciences.
Upperclassmen should inquire in Student Financial Resources for details.
Scholarships for minority students are available to qualified students.
These scholarships are currently funded by the Promus Companies, MCI,
Blockbuster Video and the Memphis African American Police Association.
A special $3000 annual grant funded by the National Science Foundation
is also available each year for 20 minority students studying engineering
or science.
Outside scholarships, such as ROTC and National Merit Scholarships,
are awarded directly to the student and can be applied at CBU. The University
participates in a crosstown enrollment agreement with the University
of Memphis for those students who enroll in ROTC. Details concerning
qualifications and applications for ROTC scholarships may be obtained
from the Air Force, Army or Navy ROTC Coordinator at the University
of Memphis.
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Christian Brothers University is committed to being a
partner along with the student and family in financing a CBU education.
Resources may also be supplied by the state or federal government or
private donors.
After acceptance to the university, students are encouraged to fill
out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and to
submit this to the Student Financial Resources Office. Using this form,
a package can be requested from the university or from the student’s
high school guidance counselor.
Components of the financial aid package may include scholarships, academic
awards, federal or state grants, university and privately funded grants,
federal, university or private loans, and student employment. The university
will work with each student and family to find those packages best suited
to individual needs and circumstances.
To continue the award once the student is enrolled, he/she must meet
the requirements of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy established
in compliance with Federal regulations and available to students in
the Student Handbook.
Federal regulations require that at least 30% of those students applying
for Title IV aid go through a process of verification. This will be
indicated on the Student Aid Report the student receives from the central
processor. Documents needed to complete the verification process (such
as tax returns) will be requested from the student. Policies concerning
the verification process are available in the Student Financial Resources
Office.
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Undergraduate Academic
Programs And Regulations
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED
Christian Brothers University offers Bachelor of Arts
(B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in the following fields:
| Applied Psychology (B.A.)
Biology (B.S.)
Areas of Concentration:
Biology (Health Related Programs)
Environmental Studies
Business Administration (B.S.)
Areas of Concentration:
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Information Technology Management
Management
Marketing
Chemical Engineering (B.S.)
Areas of Concentration:
Biochemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry (B.S.)
Civil Engineering (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
|
Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
Areas of Concentration:
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics (B.S.)
English (B.A.)
English for Corporate Communications
and Management (B.A.)
History (B.A.)
Human Development (B.A.)
Language Arts (B.A.)
Liberal Studies (B.A.)
Mathematics (B.A., B.S., Teacher Licensure)
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
Natural Science (B.S.)
Areas of Teacher Licensure:
Biology
Biology and Chermistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics and Mathematics
Physics (B.S.)
Psychology (B.A.)
Religion and Philosophy (B.A.)
Social Studies (B.A.) |
A student may be awarded a degree in two of the fields listed above
provided that all the requirements for both majors are fulfilled.
Courses from one major may serve as electives for the other. Completion
of a double major normally requires additional attendance at the University
following the completion of requirements for the first degree. For
purposes of record-keeping, applicants are asked to indicate a “first”
and “second” major.
Individuals seeking professional licensure as teachers have several
options available at Christian Brothers University. Teacher licensure
in Tennessee requires that a student have an academic major. For students
who wish to become licensed as secondary teachers (grades 7-12) the
available majors include: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics,
or physics. Those who desire a license for elementary school (grades
K-8) may choose from human development or liberal studies majors.
Individuals who already possess a bachelor’s degree may acquire
a teaching license through the post-baccalaureate teacher licensure
program. Students must meet the requirements of one of the academic
majors listed above and complete the professional studies component
offered by the Department of Education. See Page 54 for more details.
OPTIONAL MINORS are offered in the following
academic areas:
Accounting
American Studies
Art
Behavioral Science
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education
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Engineering Psychology
English
Finance
French
German
Gerontology
History
Information Technology Management
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Music Performance
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Peace Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Women’s Studies
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DAY AND EVENING PROGRAMS
The DAY PROGRAM presents curricula leading to degrees in fields
listed above. The daytime calendar is made up of two 16-week semesters.
An intensive 3-week session in May and two 5-week sessions are offered
in the summer.
The EVENING PROGRAM presents an accelerated curriculum through which
a student may earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
or a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology by attending classes at
times compatible with full employment. A large portion of the Human
Development K-8 track in Education is also available in the Evening
Program. The Criminal Justice option of the Applied Psychology degree
will enable students to partner transfer credits with CBU courses.
Other options in Applied Psychology are Organizational Management,
Foundations of Business, and Engineering Psychology. The Evening Program
is considered an extension of the day program at Christian Brothers
University; the same standards, expectations and policies apply unless
otherwise noted. Thirty-three semester hours of credit may be earned
in each academic year (six hours in each eight-week term and three
hours in the three-week term), making it possible for a student to
complete all degree requirements in fewer than five years. Academic
work transferred from other colleges will shorten this time proportionally.
The evening academic year is divided into four eight-week accelerated
terms, which are bridged into a semester. Students must enroll for
both eight week terms at the beginning of the semester. In addition,
there is one three-week inter-session and one eight week summer session.
Classes meet for two hours per night on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday
schedule usually beginning at 5:45 P.M. Some classes meet once a week
for four hours on Saturday morning. To be considered full time in
the evening program, a student must enroll for 12 hours at the beginning
of the semester.
Although the Evening Program is designed for degree-seeking students,
it makes provisions for students wanting to take prerequisites for
the MBA degree, the CPA exam, or courses of special interest. A certificate
program of 24 hours is available in Religious Studies. Certificates
are appropriate for students who have already completed a degree but
who seek expertise in a new field or for those who are not yet committed
to pursuing a four-year degree but who seek a unified course of study.
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OFF-CAMPUS COURSES
After a student matriculates at Christian Brothers University,
all courses must be taken at the University. The Dean of the School
in which the student is majoring must approve any exception to this
policy; however, during the summer, students may receive credit for
off-campus courses under certain circumstances.
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SUMMER SESSIONS
The Day and Evening programs offer a three-week intensive session
in May, which is the beginning of the regular summer sessions. In
addition there are two five-week terms during the day summer sessions
and one eight-week term in the evening.
Under extenuating circumstances, a Christian Brothers University
student may request to take summer sessions courses at another four-year,
fully accredited college or university, provided that the student
is not repeating a course with a grade of “I” or “F.”
A CBU student who wishes to enroll in summer school at another institution
must:
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complete a REQUEST FOR OFF CAMPUS FORM available
in the Registrar’s Office, prior to taking the course, which
includes written authorization of the student’s Department
Chair, the Dean of the School in which the student is majoring,
and the Registrar.
- request that an official transcript of credits be sent to the Registrar’s
Office at Christian Brothers University at the end of the summer session.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
In addition to the various degree programs offered by Christian Brothers
University, there are also a number of curricula that are pre-professional
in scope and that may be tailored for acceptance by professional schools.
In general, a bachelor’s degree in any field will be accepted
as a prerequisite for admission to a professional school. Certain
additional courses may be required by the various schools and programs.
Interested students should, very early in their university career,
consult the catalog of the school to which they will seek admission
in order to determine these special requirements. Pre-professional
counselors are available on campus in addition to the student’s
major advisor.
PRE-HEALTH (DENTISTRY, MEDICINE, PHARMACY, ETC.)
While a major in Biology or Chemistry will probably be most advantageous
for students preparing for these health related professions, majors
in other fields are often equally acceptable. Students interested
in preparing for one of these fields should acquaint themselves with
the requirements of the school to which they will seek admission.
Each student should, in consultation with an appropriate pre-professional
advisor, arrange a program which will fulfill the professional school
admission requirements while working for a degree. Generally, such
requirements include courses in Principles of Biology, Embryology,
Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Principles of Chemistry, Organic
Chemistry, and Calculus. For further information, please visit our
web page at www.cbu.edu/~seisen/.
PRE-LAW
A Pre-Law major does not exist at the undergraduate level; however,
Christian Brothers University offers personal counseling by the Pre-Law
advisor through the School of Arts. This program is recommended for
all students who intend to pursue a career in law. In addition, the
advisor keeps appropriate Law School Admissions Test materials and
stores a variety of law school catalogs in the Career Center. Students
also are encouraged to participate in law school visitation days,
recruitment interviews, and the Pre-Law Club.
PRE-MINISTRY
A student enrolled at Christian Brothers University may prepare for
professional seminary work within any of the Liberal Arts majors.
The Department of Religion and Philosophy provides a degree especially
tailored for such specialization. Those students desiring to prepare
for a career in religious education, professional Church work, or
Protestant or Catholic graduate seminary programs will be assigned
to an advisor who will direct their studies.
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GENERAL EDUCATION
In addition to meeting degree requirements for a particular major,
a student at Christian Brothers University will be required to have
a broad understanding of self, others, and the contemporary world.
Furthermore, the graduate of Christian Brothers University shall have
cultivated, through the arts and sciences, the necessary skills of
inquiry, reasoning, and communication, and shall have developed an
awareness of the religious dimension of human existence. In the tradition
of Christian Brothers University, all students take a broad range
of courses, thus providing the opportunity to experience the full
breadth of the curriculum. These common requirements are:
ENGLISH (9 hours)
(a) Composition: ENG 111 & 112 required or through equivalency
examination.
(b) Literature: three hours from either ENG 211, 212, 221, or 222.
Note: Honors majors may fulfill the English requirement by completing
ENG 231 & 232.
MATHEMATICS (6 hours)
Recommended combinations: MATH 105 & 106; 105 & 108 or 131
& 132.
Permitted combinations: MATH 117 & 106; 117 & 131; 131 &
105; 117 & 105. Not permitted: MATH 101.
NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES (4 hours)
Permitted: Any course and accompanying lab in Biology, Chemistry,
Natural Science or Physics.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND MORAL VALUES: (9 hours)
(a) Religious Studies: 6 hours from any RS courses; 3 hours at 200
level and 3 hours recommended at 300 level or above.
(b) Moral Values: three hours from PHIL 213, 219, 220, 224, 234,
321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 340.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (6 hours)
Recommended: HIST 103 & 104, 151 & 152; POLS 112 & 113;
PSYC 105 and one additional PSYC course; SOC 101 and one additional
SOC course. Permitted: Six hours from History, Political Science,
Psychology or Sociology.
TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS (One course or 2-3 hours)
Permitted: Any course from the School of Business or School of Engineering;
any course in Computer Science; EDUC 110.
It is the student who is ultimately responsible for knowing
and following the courses and graduation requirements published in
the catalog.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
All new Freshmen or transfer students who have earned less than 12
hours are required to register for Orientation. To qualify for a bachelor’s
degree from Christian Brothers University, a student must complete
all degree requirements as outlined while maintaining an overall Grade
Point Average of at least 2.0 as well as a minimum average of 2.0
in satisfaction of major requirements. The 2.0 minimum Grade Point
Average is also required in each of the optional minors.
Specific course requirements in major and minor fields are listed
under Degree Requirements for each school. Students may graduate under
the catalog in effect when they enter Christian Brothers University
or any subsequent catalog. Students must notify the Registrar’s
Office when they want to upgrade to a subsequent catalog.
All students planning to receive a diploma in May or August
must file an application for a degree with the Office of the Registrar
no later than December 1st. Students planning to receive a diploma
in December must file a graduation application by September 15th.
FRESH START
Fresh Start is a system enabling former CBU students who encountered
academic difficulty to return to the university and petition for a
zero GPA. The petitioner must (1) have been absent from Christian
Brothers University at least five years and (2) have a minimum of
35 hours remaining to complete a degree at the university. A “Fresh
Start” is available only once and is irrevocable.
No quality points from course work completed prior to the awarding
of Fresh Start are computed in the GPA. The new GPA is computed on
course work completed after the awarding of Fresh Start. Credits from
courses in the prior periods of enrollment will count toward the degree
if the grade was “C” or above. Previous credit earned
with a grade less than “C” is not carried over, and some
courses may need to be repeated to fulfill degree or university requirements
in effect at the time of the student’s re-enrollment. A student
on financial aid must still meet the requirement for satisfactory
progress in order to be eligible for financial assistance.
Students considering a Fresh Start should consult with their admission
counselor or academic advisor to prepare the petition. The petition
is submitted and considered in the first term of re-enrollment.
COURSE LOAD
Fall and Spring Semesters
Under normal conditions each student is expected to register for not
less than 15 semester hours of credit per semester and not more than
19 hours per semester. Any student who registers for less than 12
hours of credit will be classified as a part-time student. Written
permission of the School Dean is required to register for more than
19 credit hours per semester. There will be an additional tuition
charge for each additional credit hour above 19.
Summer Sessions
Students are limited to only one course during the three-week May
session. A student may enroll in a total of four courses and accompanying
labs in the June, July, and Evening sessions combined. Over the ten
week period, to be considered a full-time student, the student must
be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and no more than 14 semester
hours (or four courses). In any one term, a student cannot enroll
for more than 7 hours. A student may register for no more than a total
of 17 hours without the written permission of the Dean of the School
in which the student is majoring. Courses taken during the 3-week
session immediately following Commencement are included in the total
number of hours taken during the summer. Tuition for summer session
courses is charged by the credit hour.
Evening Terms
An Evening Program student may register for 7 semester hours of credit
per evening term. Written permission of the Director of the Evening
Program is required for the student to register for more than 7 hours
of credit. Tuition for evening term courses is charged by the credit
hour.
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CLASS ATTENDANCE
Every student is expected to attend classroom and laboratory periods
regularly.
Christian Brothers University has no official Leave of Absence policy.
A student who has been absent, even for a legitimate cause, is under
obligation to make up the work by special assignment to the satisfaction
of the instructor.
Any student who has missed a total of eight (8) hours of class may
be given a mark of “F.”
CODE OF CONDUCT
The scholarly studies in an institution of higher learning are best
achieved when students strive to meet the challenges provided by the
institution with maturity and honesty. This is especially applicable
at Christian Brothers University, which stresses the maxim “Virtue
and Knowledge.” It is expected that all students conduct themselves
in such a way as to model the mission of the institution. This conduct
is required in the classroom, all parts of the campus, and all locales
where students are identified as students of Christian Brothers University.
Students should refer to The Compass (student handbook) for
specific conduct policies as well as disciplinary procedures.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
A student who has earned 24 semester hours of credit will be classified
as a sophomore; 60 semester hours as a junior; and 90 semester hours
as a senior. This classif |
