2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

THTR 130
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Introduction to Theatre
Integrated Studies Course
VI - Social and Professional Awareness (6 hours representing two departments)
BMIS 130 Introduction to Application Software
COMM 130 Introduction to Interpersonal Comm or 131 Introduction to Mass Media
or 230 Introduction to Public Speaking
or JOUR 130 Introduction to Journalism & Public Relations
HLTH 236 Health and Wellness
SOCI 131 Introduction to Sociology or CRJS 131 Introduction to Criminal Justice
or HSRV 131 Survey of Human Services
_________ Integrated Studies Course
CONVOCATION
Convocation reinforces the University’s mission to prepare students for lives of responsible service and leadership,
within the context of a caring Christian community. It promotes a wide range of common and shared experiences among UC
students in the areas of Faith Development, Academic/Cultural Presentations, and General Interest. Events sponsored
throughout the academic year bring to campus notable speakers, scholars, performers, and programs.
As a requirement for graduation all full-time students in the undergraduate program, with less than senior standing (96
semester hours), must enroll in CONV 101-01 for every semester of enrollment. Students who are 25 years of age or older
at the time of their enrollment are exempt from this requirement. There are no other exemptions. Credit for convocation
is Pass/Fail with 0.50 academic credit hours available each semester. The grade received is factored into the student’s
cumulative grade point average. To receive a passing grade, students must attend 8 convocation per semester, including 2
MAJOR Convocation programs, 2 Faith Development programs, 2 Academic/Cultural presentations, and 2 General
Interest programs or events.
Students may follow their convocation attendance through their MyUC portal. For their attendance at a convocation
event to be recorded,
1. Students must arrive on time, have student ID scanned, pick up convocation card and be seated prior to the
beginning of the event/program. No IDs will be scanned for attendance purposes once the program begins.
2. Students should behave in an appropriate manner throughout the program. If students cannot conduct
themselves in an appropriate manner, they will not be granted attendance credit by the convocation
attendants. A student may appeal any such action with the Director of Convocation.
3. Student must remain until the end of the program, or until convocation cards are collected.
4. Students must return their convocation card to a convocation attendant prior to leaving the event.
Cards will not be accepted at any other time.
Students who do not meet attendance expectations for each category will receive a failing grade (F) in Convocation
for that semester. Students with a failing grade (F) in Convocation are not eligible for Academic Honors. Students with a
failing grade in Convocation have one semester to make up any deficiency by working out an agreement with the Director of
Convocations. If the deficiency is not satisfied and all current semester requirements are not met, the student will be placed
on Convocation Suspension for failure to meet Convocation requirements. Convocation Suspension will serve as a hold on
the student’s record until the student meets with the Director of Convocation to resolve the deficiency.
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
As a requirement for graduation, all students must participate in the Leadership/Community Service Program.
The first three components of this program are required, and the fourth is optional.
• INSIGHTS (INST 101) – enrollment in orientation during the first semester for first-time students and those with fewer
than 30 hours of transfer credit.
• LEAD – Leadership Education And Development (LEAD 100 – Leadership Seminar), recommended to be taken
during the sophomore year.
• SERVE – Service Experiences Requiring Volunteer Effort – 40 hours of approved community service, recommended
during the junior/senior years but may be completed any year while enrolled at University of the Cumberlands.
Community Service prior to enrollment will not be approved.
• SUCCESS – Services Unifying Cumberlands’ Commitment to Equip Students for Success (optional) – 200 or more
hours of approved community service. Students completing over 200 hours are recognized as Hutton Scholars
at the time of official graduation from University of the Cumberlands.
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