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Catalog
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2015 - 2016
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Students:
We celebrate your decision to make Paine College your choice for pursuing post-secondary study. Paine College
prides itself in having engaged students, faculty members who are scholars in their respective fields and staff
members as well as administrators who are dedicated to supporting an environment conducive to learning. We
also have a dedicated cadre of alumni, religious leaders, corporate partners, and other community persons who
take an interest in and support the college community.
At Paine College we are committed to the Paine College Ideal and the mission of providing a “liberal arts
education of the highest quality that emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social
responsibility, and personal development.” Since 1882, Paine College has had a rich history of producing leaders
in the fields of education, science, religion, business, athletics, and the arts. In this catalog you will find
information about the outstanding educational programs, services and opportunities offered at Paine College.
The catalog provides general information about the college, a brief history of the college, as well as information
on all academic programs. As you read the catalog, notice that the common curriculum is organized according
to six themes that have been designed to create coherence, emphasize the value-based nature of the
curriculum, and the college’s conception of its mission. Courses and experiences are designed to educate the
whole person by allowing students to focus their studies on an area of interest in preparation for a career or
entrance into graduate or professional school.
Take the time to read the catalog in detail. Use it to help you make informed decisions about academic
programs, support services, policies and procedures of the college, and ways to engage in college and
community activities. Ask questions and refer to it often as you matriculate through Paine College.
Paine College is a small institution offering a great education. Best wishes for your continued success.
Sincerely,
Dr. George C. Bradley
President
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THE PAINE COLLEGE IDEAL
To love truth and to seek it above material things;
To ennoble and be ennobled by common fellowship;
To keep the energies of life at full tide;
To cultivate an appreciation of the beautiful;
To work well and play with zest;
To have an open, unprejudiced mind;
To live simply, practicing a reasonable economy;
To find joy in work well done;
To be an earnest disciple in the school of Him who brings the abundant life;
To work diligently for a better understanding of the White and Black races;
Such is the spirit and ideal of Paine College. To all who share this spirit and are eager for the pursuit of
high things, we offer a hearty welcome.
The Paine College Ideal was originally developed by a faculty committee appointed by President E. C. Peters in 1933.
It was revised by the Board of Trustees at the Spring 2003 meeting.
INTRODUCTION
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This catalog provides basic information about Paine College. It includes the history, mission, goals,
admissions standards and requirements, tuition and other costs, sources of financial aid, academic
regulations, and descriptions of courses and programs. The catalog also includes rules and regulations
which govern student life at Paine College, and information related to student organizations and other
activities of the campus. Additionally, it includes the name, rank, and educational background of each
faculty member.
This catalog is intended primarily to guide Paine College students through their chosen academic programs.
Although the college takes pride in a good student advising system, the individual student bears the main
responsibility for his or her program, and this catalog should be the basic source of information. Prospective
students, parents, and high school counselors should find the information useful as well.
The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the
basis of a contract between a student and this institution.
While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, Paine College reserves the right to
change any provision listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation,
without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such
changes. Information on changes will be available in the Office of the Registrar. It is especially important that
all students realize their individual responsibility to keep apprised of current requirements for their particular
degree programs.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Paine College, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disability Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1967 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or
practices. Nor does the College, in compliance with Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans
Readjustment Act of 1974, discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment because
they are disabled veterans of the Vietnam Era, or because of their medical condition, their ancestry or
their marital status. Nor does the College discriminate on the basis of citizenship, within the limits
imposed by law or College policy. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.
This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in College programs and
activities, and application for and treatment in College employment.
In accordance with College Policy and pursuant to Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Section 503 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Act of 1974, the
College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the provisions set forth in the Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act,
Public Law 101-542, as amended, Paine College discloses information about completion or graduation
rates and campus safety policies and procedures to current and prospective students and employees.
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Information on completion and/or graduation rates may be obtained from the Institutional Research
Office and campus safety data may be obtained from the Campus Safety Office.
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Paine College reserves the right to change [without notice] the academic calendar or fees, provisions,
course offerings, or requirements in this catalog, and to determine whether a student has satisfactorily
met the requirements for admission or graduation. Advising errors do not exempt students from the
responsibility of meeting all degree requirements for graduation.
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