2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Academic Advising
Each newly enrolled student at HBU is assigned an academic advisor from the department of the student‘s major
early in the first semester. The faculty advisor assists the student with educational and career planning, discusses
academic successes and failures, and helps select courses for completing a degree. Student advisees are expected
to avail themselves of these advising services in order to achieve graduation in a timely manner. The student is
always held responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Failure to utilize advising services may result in
graduating delays, insufficient progress toward completing a degree, and other complications.
Students may see his or her advisor for academic advising each semester during the advisor‘s office hours. The
advisee will receive a PIN (Personal Identification Number) after completing an advising session, and once early
registration for classes in the upcoming semester begun, he or she will be able to sign up online for the desired
courses. Students are strongly advised to make course schedule decisions in a timely manner. Students may
change their course choices at any time while open registration is ongoing without paying an Add/Drop Fee (see
Fee Schedule).
Students who want to further investigate fields of interest, change their major, or do some type of career
exploration should contact the staff of the Success and Advising Center for assistance.
Center for Global Initiatives in Education (CGIE)
Study abroad activities are facilitated through the Center for Global Initiatives in Education. It supports existing
HBU international travel programs as well as assists students pursuing other educational ventures overseas.
Dozens of undergraduate and graduate students from across the academic spectrum trek around the globe each
year to acquire cross-cultural skills and earn academic credit as they study, teach, tour, intern, volunteer,
participate in institutional exchanges, and visit foreign destinations. ―Going Global‖ to make our world ―our
campus‖ not only allows students to write their own learning and life-changing educational adventure stories, but
also helps fulfill HBU‘s Ten Pillars Vision and the University‘s Mission statement.
Health Professions
Students interested in pursuing a career in a health professions (for example, medicine, dentistry, physical
therapy, pharmacy) should considering talking with the advisors in the Health Professions program. These
advisors can assist students in choosing graduate schools, the application process, recommendation letters, and
personal statements.
Honors Programs
The Departmental Honors Program provides highly qualified and motivated students with the opportunity to
develop additional expertise in their chosen majors through independent investigation. Students may apply for
the program that have completed 64 hours, 32 of which must have been earned at HBU, with an overall GPA of
3.25 and 3.50 in the selected major or majors. Specific requirements are established by each academic
department or college and approved by the Honors Council. Successful completion of Departmental Honors is
indicated on both the transcript and diploma and is announced at graduation. Students interested in Departmental
Honors should contact the appropriate college dean for additional information.
Instructional Media Services
The Instructional Media Services (IMS) mission is to provide the campus community with the highest quality of
presentation technology, training, and support services in an effective and proactive environment.
The IMS offers traditional audiovisual equipment such as overhead, slide, and film projectors, TV/VCR units,
PA Systems, flipcharts, and computer and video projection systems. The department duplicates audio cassette
tapes, videotapes, CD‘s, and DVD‘s.
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