2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

instrumental rehearsal room and opera-musical facility, sixteen practice rooms, a music library, a College Heritage Room
and miscellaneous smaller areas.
Nicholson-Jones Building-This is a large three-story brick building, facing the Dr. A. Gatliff Memorial Administration
Building. Nicholson-Jones houses the Football Office and Baseball Office.
Perkins House-The Admissions Office is housed in the renovated Norman Perkins House, located on Walnut Street.
President’s Home-The Ruby Gatliff Archer President’s Home, a brick colonial style building, west of Gillespie Hall on
Main Street, was a gift to the college in 1962 by Mrs. Ruby Gatliff Archer. The home, built around 1905, is a replica of the
“Kentucky Home” exhibited in the St. Louis, Missouri 1904 World’s Fair. Every effort has been made to keep the home as
an example of the style, furnishings, and gracious living of the period.
Robinson Hall-Robinson Hall completed in 1963, houses 88 men. The building is named in honor of E.O. Robinson.
O. Wayne Rollins Center-The O. Wayne Rollins Center is the focal point on the University of the Cumberlands campus with
over 105,000 square feet of floor space. The main arena, with 1,670 fixed seats, is a magnificent setting for convocation,
concerts, basketball and special programs. The space on the floor and the top concourse will allow seating for an additional
1,200 people. The arena area also includes a walking track, a hospitality room, an audio-visual control room, men’s and
women’s varsity basketball dressing rooms, concession area, a game officials room, and various offices for the members of
the athletic staff. This area is also wired to broadcast live radio and television. The focal point of the stage area is the 10
foot by 35 foot stained glass window illustrating Cumberland’s commitment to God and to the students from the Appalachian
region. One of the finest electronic organs in the region, donated by Mr. Tom Raper, is housed on the stage area. The
middle level of the O. Wayne Rollins Center contains three classrooms, the mechanical room, storage room and an entrance
to the middle level of the older structure. The lower level houses a 25 meter swimming pool, men’s and women’s dressing
areas, the entrance to the football locker room, and the entrance to the weight room.
Siler Hall-A men’s dormitory that was completed in July of 1985 and houses approximately 100 men.
Smiddy Learning Resource Center- Named in honor of J. Charles Smiddy, this facility includes the Norma Jean Hagan
Perkins Library. Also within the Smiddy Learning Center is the Gibson Distance Learning Center. The Gibson Center is
equipped with an AT&T PicturTel interactive video system which provides a land network with any video conference room in
the world. The lower level of the Smiddy Center houses faculty offices and classrooms for the Human Services Department,
the Academic Resource Center (ARC), the Assessment Office and the Office of Teaching and Learning.
Taylor Stadium-The Jim Taylor II Stadium was constructed in the Summer of 1994. The athletic facilities include a football
field, eight-lane track, and football practice field. The Stadium will seat 2,400, with facilities for special guests, press box
area, and locker rooms for home and visiting teams. There is parking adjacent to the stadium.
STUDENT LIFE, ACTIVITIES
AND SPECIAL SERVICES
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents the student body of the University. The Association consists of three
branches, judicial, executive, and legislative which includes dormitory men, dormitory women, and commuting students.
Its threefold purpose is (1) To arouse and maintain enthusiastic interest in and a spirit of loyalty to the various activities
of the University. (2) To assume leadership in regulating and promoting the extra-curricular and social activities of the
University. (3) To assume leadership in promoting and improving student life on the campus, creating a congenial relationship,
understanding and spirit among the members of the university community, both student and faculty.
Religious Life
Campus Ministries at University of the Cumberlands include a variety of opportunities for students to grow on their
faith journey. Through Baptist Campus Ministries (BCM), students participate in local, state and national events for spiritual
growth and service. Campus Ministries is led by the Director of Campus Ministries, the Associate Director, and the student
leaders involved in each ministry area. The Office of Campus Ministries is housed in the Angel-Dale House.
Through BCM, students can serve on ministry teams that lead in worship, creative ministries, nursing home visitation, community
outreach, campus outreach, random acts of kindness, coffeehouse, media, missions, publicity and other teams. Additionally, on
Thursdays at 8:00 PM, students gather for worship, then small groups, which are a wonderful way to build meaningful friendships
and grow spiritually in community. All students are encouraged to participate, regardless of their denominational affiliation or
heritage. Revival services are held each fall and spring, and mission projects take place during winter break, spring break, and
summer. Appalachian Ministries and Mountain Outreach are unique ministries at UC where students may serve children, youth,
and families in the area in a hands-on approach, whether building or repairing homes, or leading in Vacation Bible Schools. All
ministries are interdenominational in scope, though they are undergirded by Baptist tradition.
University Regulations
Students admitted to the University are subject to the University’s rules and regulations. Some of these may be found
in the University’s Catalog and in the Student Handbook which are available online and for review in the admissions office.
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