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Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Services: Mr. Rick Lowe,the Vice-President for Enrollment Services, is the chief administrativeofficer of the University in charge of student enrollment services. Hehas responsibility for all of the recruiting, admission, and financial aidservices on and off campus.Office of the Director of Athletics: Mr. Bob McEvoy, the Directorof Athletics, is the chief administrative officer for the University andis responsible for the oversight of our nineteen intercollegiate sportsprograms. He has the responsibility to enforce University, USA SouthConference and NCAA regulations. He is responsible for the oversightof student/athlete welfare and the responsibility to facilitate an effectiverelationship with the academic units of the University to ensure an athleticprogram with strong academic integrity.Office of the Vice President for University Relations and CampusMinistry: The Rev. Dr. Mike Safley. The Vice President for UniversityRelations and Campus Ministry is responsible for creating a cohesive,mutually beneficial bond between Methodist University and its constituenciesand providing the general public and media with accurateinformation concerning the University. As the Campus Chaplain, he isresponsible for the spiritual formation and development of staff andstudents. He seeks to promote awareness that everyone is welcome toparticipate in Campus Ministry for worship, fellowship, study, support,pursuit of justice, and service to our neighbor.Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of theUniversity: Dr. Delmas Crisp. The Vice President for Academic Affairsand Dean of the University is the chief academic officer of the University.He has responsibility for all of its academic operations, including thefaculty, the Office of the Registrar, grants, Monarch Press, and theEvening University.FINANCIAL AID SERVICESThe Office of Financial Aid is located in Joe Stout Hall and is open for operation Monday through Fridayfrom 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.All students who would like to be considered for financial aid MUST be enrolled and charged as full time Dayper semester (at least 12 semester hours), and must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) every academic year. The federal government strongly encourages the completion of the FAFSAonline at www.fafsa.gov. The paper FAFSA can be requested by calling 1-800-433-3243. To ensure MAXIMUMconsideration for ALL types of financial assistance, the student must be in the process of receiving his/her firstbachelor’s degree, enrolled in and charged as a full-time Day student, making satisfactory academic progress(SAP) and have a demonstrated financial need (financial need is defined as the difference between the resourcesof the student and/or parent(s)/adoptive parent(s) and the cost of attending Methodist University). It is stronglyrecommended that students apply for financial aid as soon as the Federal income taxes are completed in thespring for the following fall and spring semesters. Financial aid is awarded on a first-come first-served basis.Methodist University offers a variety of institutional, federal, and state financial assistance. The awarding offinancial aid can be merit based (academic or performance), or financial need and academic based. Studentsmay contact the Office of Financial Aid or can refer to the Financial Aid Section of the Academic Catalogue forinformation regarding specific awarding policies and scholarship/loan guidelines. Scholarship guidelines aresubject to change from one academic year to the next. Students should contact the Office of Financial25