course descriptions - Eureka College

Academic Life
THE SPIRIT OF EUREKA COLLEGE
Eureka students take courses in the College’s five divisions: Education, Fine and
Performing Arts, Humanities, Science and Mathematics, and Social Science and
Business. Development of the student begins in the classroom, but the building of a
leader extends beyond it. One who can lead is noted by many corporate leaders today as
being a rare and valuable asset. Leadership is recognized as a valuable quality in many
kinds of community organizations; it is also the quality which enables people to create
their own opportunities by finding ways to serve others.
Because of its size, Eureka College provides students with opportunities to recognize
talents and abilities beyond what they might realize alone or at a large institution. The
College is committed to building leaders who will shape tomorrow’s world. The Eureka
community is one that demands of its members involvement and interaction through such
activities as music, theatre, student government, and athletics. At the center of the Eureka
experience is the development of values that will help its graduates contribute to society
in roles of leadership and service.
The Faculty
The Eureka College faculty is built on a foundation of excellence in teaching. However,
they also recognize that the learning experience extends beyond the classroom. They play
an active role in working toward the success of each student, and students reliably
acknowledge the dedication and skill of the faculty. The College has an average class size
of 15 students and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1.
Many faculty have earned national and international recognition in their areas of
scholarship, such as social responses to alcoholism, the history of slavery, lepidoptery,
philosophy, Native American literature and a Fulbright Scholar. Nearly all full-time
faculty also serve as academic advisors; because they view advising as a form of
teaching, they bring to this task the same level of dedication and diligence they bring to
their classroom work. Approximately one-quarter of all instructors also pursue
opportunities to teach outside their fields of study in interdisciplinary courses such as
Freshman, Senior, and Honors Seminars, and Western Civilization and Culture.
Accreditation and Memberships
Eureka College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, and our Teacher Education Program is certified by
the Illinois State Board of Education. Other memberships include:
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