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TUSCULUM COLLEGE 2004-2005
serve the community. Students acquire valuable skills in areas such as
leadership, collective decision-making, communication, working in
groups, and public problem-solving. Most important, students gain
knowledge of their ability to work with others in order to make a difference.
Further information about the service-learning requirement
will be found under the service-learning heading in the “Academic
Programs” section of the catalog.
Degrees with Distinction
Degrees with distinction are granted to Bachelor of Arts students
for outstanding academic performance. All collegiate level work, including
work taken at other accredited colleges, will be used to determine
the required average. The grade point averages required for these
degrees are as follows: cum laude, 3.50; magna cum laude, 3.75; summa
cum laude, 3.95.
Bruce G. Batts Medal
Prior to his passing after a heroic struggle with leukemia in September
1992, Bruce G. Batts was the founding director of the Warren W.
Hobbie Center for the Civic Arts. His vision, creativity, careful thinking,
determination, and concern for others were crucial factors in
launching the major changes that continue to shape Tusculum College
today. It was Bruce who first suggested the name “Commons” for the
newly developed core curriculum. It was Bruce who worked diligently
to assist in finding sources of funding for the important innovations
taking shape here. It was Bruce from whose frequent essays and
thoughtful conversations members of the community learned to think
more deeply about goals and methods in transforming the College.
With the Bruce G. Batts Medal Tusculum College perpetuates the
memory of this outstanding pioneer and honors a graduating student
who has demonstrated to a high degree the qualities that characterized
Bruce and, in fact, qualities which well represent the Civic Arts:
consistent civility in dealing with others, a high level of scholarship
and careful thinking, and a strong pattern of service to others.
Independent Program of Study
If a student wishes to declare a program of study not officially offered
by this institution, an “Independent Program of Study” may be
declared. Applicants must have at least a 2.75 GPA and have second
semester sophomore standing. Students must solicit independent program
of study approval from their advisor, the department chair, and
the Admissions and Standards Committee. An Independent Program
of Study requires a minimum of 24 hours of coursework at the 300 or
400 level.
Independent Program of Study with Two Areas
*A minimum of 32 hours in the primary area.
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