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TIGER HANDBOOK 2019-2020
The Tiger Handbook is the official university guidebook for students. It is provided to students and applicants for their general guidance only. It does not constitute a contract, either expressed or implied, and is subject to change at the university’s discretion.
ORIGIN
The Arkansas Baptist State Convention authorized Ouachita Baptist College as its higher
education institution in November, 1885. In December of that year the trustees of the
university voted to locate the institution in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Classes began in
September, 1886, and the institution has operated without interruption in the same
location since that date. On January 14, 1965, the Board of Trustees voted to change the
name from College to University.
VISION, MISSION AND VALUES STATEMENT
Vision
Ouachita Baptist University seeks to foster a love of God and a love of learning by creating
for students and other constituents dynamic growth opportunities both on campus and
throughout the world. With foresight and faithfulness, Ouachita makes a difference.
Mission
Ouachita Baptist University is a Christ-centered learning community. Embracing the
liberal arts tradition, the university prepares individuals for ongoing intellectual and
spiritual growth, lives of meaningful work and reasoned engagement with the world.
Values
Ouachita strives to be an academic community of vision, integrity and service
grounded in the following values:
Faith. We believe that life is lived most abundantly in response to the love of
God through Jesus Christ.
Scholarship. We advance excellence in teaching, learning, research and
creative expression.
Growth. We foster broad-based education, encouraging growth in intellectual,
spiritual, physical and social domains.
Character. We affirm that respect and honesty undergird responsible citizenship
and stewardship.
Community. We promote a vibrant community strengthened by diversity,
sustained by common aims and supportive relationships and committed to
leadership and service on campus and beyond.
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C O M M U N I T Y VA L U E S
Since its beginning in 1886, a 6. Audience etiquette. Students
number of common values have developed take great pride in being a part of
at Ouachita, values which are passed Ouachita, and this pride extends OUACHITA ALMA MATER
on like traditions from generation to to how speakers from on or off Ouachita, we sing thy praises
generation of students. These values help campus are received. A lack of Thy beauty, thy power, thy fame,
make Ouachita the distinctive place it is: social responsibility in this area is Each loyal heart upraises
1. A love of God and a love of learning. considered unacceptable by the A cheer to thy glorious name,
student body as a whole. O-U-A-C-H-I-T-A
2. Commitment to a Christian lifestyle.
7. Respect for personal appearance. Here’s good luck to Ouachita,
While students are not required to be
Students are well dressed and well May all her skies be gay,
Baptist or to adhere to a specific set of Raise a cheer for Ouachita,
beliefs, Ouachita actively encourages groomed, and this attractiveness
is immediately noticeable to A loud Hip, Hip, Hooray,
and seeks to assist all students in O-U-A-C-H-I-T-A
developing a Christian lifestyle which campus visitors.
will be evident in every segment of 8. Sportsmanship at athletic events. Ouachita, thy sons and daughters
the student’s life. 9. Commitment to health and wellness. Will carry thy flag unfurled;
3. Respect for scholarship, creativity and Most students participate in either For none can e’er surpass thee,
achievement by fellow students and intramural or intercollegiate activities The Queen of the college world,
faculty members. or in their own personal program of O-U-A-C-H-I-T-A
4. Respect for the rights, feelings and physical development. A wellness class Here’s good luck to Ouachita,
property of others. is required of all freshman students. May all her skies be gay,
10. Singing the alma mater, an old Raise a cheer for Ouachita,
5. Friendliness on campus, a
pep tune sung and played often A loud Hip, Hip, Hooray,
characteristic noticed and appreciated O-U-A-C-H-I-T-A
by visitors to campus. at public events.
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT
SERVICES
Ouachita is committed to providing are designed to enable students to become CORE CURRICULUM
students with supplemental resources eligible for enrollment in degree programs.
Ouachita’s School of Interdisciplinary
to meet the demands of a rigorous LOCATION: LILE HALL 108
Studies offers a coherent curriculum
curriculum and to assist them with
designed to foster intellectual inquiry
academic problems which may arise. TRIO PROGRAMS and breadth of knowledge. Ideas and
The following services and programs are
TRIO Programs have been a tradition events have consequences. Insight into
designed to accomplish these two goals.
on the Ouachita campus since 1966. these consequences requires developing
Ouachita is currently host to two TRIO frameworks and skills that interconnect
ACADEMIC ADVISING Programs: Classic Upward Bound and intellectual and cultural domains within
Faculty advisers provide guidance Educational Talent Search. The Upward the context of the physical world. The
for students in selecting courses for each Bound Program and Educational Talent School of Interdisciplinary Studies CORE
semester, as well as assisting students with Search are outreach programs that seek curriculum is required to graduate.
other academic needs. to assist high school students during their To help students make the transition
freshman through senior year in their into the CORE program, the School of
TUTORIAL SERVICES endeavors to complete requirements for Interdisciplinary Studies offers tutoring
secondary education. Upon completion of for the OBU Connections course. For
Tutorial services are available and the high school requirements, students are tutoring information, call 870-245-5381.
can be arranged through the Student encouraged to enroll in a post-secondary LOCATION: LILE HALL SUITE 122
Success Center or the Academic Skills institution.
Development Program.
LOCATION: LILE HALL SUITE 122
The TRIO Programs employ college RILEY-HICKINGBOTHAM LIBRARY
students during the academic year as
The library offers materials,
mentors and tutors and during the
ACADEMIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT equipment, special areas and services to
summer as resident life counselors.
serve students.
PROGRAM LOCATION: LILE HALL SUITE 140
Materials include reference books
Certain courses have been designed and e-books for quick answers; general
for students who have demonstrated CAREER & CALLING SERVICES circulation books for more in-depth
deficiencies in essential skills. These Ouachita Career & Calling provides coverage of topics or leisure reading;
courses provide assistance for students in career counseling for all students, and periodicals (journals, magazines and
the acquisition of college level reading, freshman through senior. In addition, newspapers) and electronic databases for
mathematics, English and study skills. The the office assists students and graduates the current and retrospective information
number of hours required for graduation in finding employment opportunities. on a wide range of subjects. In addition to
is increased by the number of hours taken The office maintains reference files for these traditional materials, the library also
in this program. prospective employers, provides career offers select federal and state government
LOCATION: LILE HALL SUITE 122 information, coordinates job interview documents and manuscript collections of
sessions and maintains a current list of job religious and regional interest. The library’s
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE openings. Additional services are provided, holdings total some 850,000 items.
including resume writing, interview Equipment available for student use
PROGRAM in the library includes copy machines and
techniques and video resumes.
Ouachita offers an intensive English LOCATION: CONE-BOTTOMS 125 computers with printer access. From the
program for international students library’s website, current students may
interested in improving their reading, access the library’s electronic resources
writing and oral skills in the English when off campus.
language. These non-degree courses are
separate from the regular curriculum and
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Special areas in the library include
group study rooms, individual study
COMPUTER LABS carrels, and technology-enhanced
Several computer labs are available to the student body collaborative space. Archival and special
with hardware and software that support work in specific collection materials are available for
disciplines. These labs are available according to posted hours research purposes.
except when classes are being conducted in them. Services include reference help for all
patrons and interlibrary loans, through
which the library offers students access to
materials in approximately 21,000 libraries
worldwide.
LOCATION LAB HOURS/
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Hickingbotham Hall 106 Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Blackmon Computer Center Saturday & Sunday, Noon–11 p.m.
McClellan 201 School of Social Sciences students only.
Cole Computer Lab Must use student ID for access.
Moses-Provine 105 Open 24 hours a day
Comm. Sciences & Disorders for CMDS students only.
Mabee Fine Arts 105 Class Piano students only.
Davis Piano Lab Must use student ID for access.
Jones Science Center 218 Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm for all
Hudson Computer Lab students. After hours, School of Natural
Science students only.
Mabee Fine Arts 101 Music theory students only.
James Harrison Lab Must use student ID for access.
Jones Science Center 343 Math and CSCI students only. Must use
Math/Computer Science student ID for access.
Mabee Fine Arts 400 Music Theory/Composition majors and
MIDI Lab MIDI students only. Must use student ID
for access.
Moses-Provine 206 Graphic Design majors only.
Phelan Graphics Design Lab
Mabee Fine Arts 141 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Open to all unless in
Speer Digital Lab use for class, & class times are posted
on the door. After hours, students must
use student ID for access.
McClellan 314 Hours subject to change: schedule is
Wetherington Lab posted on the door. An attendant will be
present for assistance.
Speer Writing Lab Monday–Friday, 8 a.m–5 p.m.
ESC Faculty Lounge
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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
CARL GOODSON HONORS PROGRAM spiritually for graduate programs and for programs in 16 countries including
careers in teaching at the college level. Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica,
The goal of the Carl Goodson
During monthly meetings, professors and England, France, Indonesia, Israel, Italy,
Honors Program is to encourage students
students gather for fellowship, food and Japan, Jordan, Lithuania, Morocco,
to achieve academic excellence and
discussion about a range of issues related Scotland, South Africa and Spain. An
independent research skills. The Honors
to the life of the mind. Once a year, an international studies minor is offered
Program provides motivated students with
outside speaker joins students for an within the university curriculum.
a community of scholars to encourage
off-campus retreat. These meetings and Study abroad programs have limited
them in their studies. (And graduating
retreats are open to all students. availability. To apply for study abroad
from the Honors Program looks great on
Outstanding Christian students with opportunities:
job and graduate school applications!)
a desire to teach at the college level may 1. A student must hold a cumulative
Perks come with the Honors Program
apply to become University Scholars, a 2.5 GPA prior to the study abroad
including early move-in, an honors
designation which signals potential success semester.
lounge, priority registration, a mentoring
in top-ranked graduate programs. The
program and travel grants. 2. A student must be in good standing
faculty sponsor for the College Society
For admission to the Carl Goodson with the university.
works closely with University Scholars
Honors Program, an incoming student For more information contact the
through their junior and senior years,
must have a high school GPA of 3.5 Daniel and Betty Jo Grant Center for
helping them complete applications to
or higher and an ACT score of 28 or International Education in Lile Hall 108
graduate programs in the humanities,
higher. Incoming students who do not or call 870-245-5197.
social sciences, theology and
meet the ACT score or high school GPA
Biblical studies.
requirement, but achieve a 3.5 GPA
during their first semester at Ouachita PRESIDENT’S & DEAN’S LISTS
may join the Honors Program. DANIEL AND BETTY JO GRANT Students who make a 4.000 GPA
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL on their semester work will be placed on
COLLEGE SOCIETY & EDUCATION the President’s List. Students who make
a 3.5000 or higher on their semester
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS The Daniel and Betty Jo Grant work will be placed on the Dean’s List.
The College Society encourages Center for International Education offers Students placed on either list will receive a
excellence in academic work as an Ouachita students the opportunity to notification of recognition.
expression of students’ Christian faith, study abroad during semesters or summers
preparing them intellectually and each year. The program facilitates study
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OTHER STUDENT SERVICES
COUNSELING SERVICES their records to other persons/agencies or used by anyone other than the individual
if they desire the university counselor to whose name appears on the card. Illegal
Counseling services are provided by
consult with a family member or other use of the card will result in a $20 fine
the university counselor. These services are
persons. and/or disciplinary action.
available to students who are experiencing
Services provided are free of charge to You may also use your programmed
a broad range of personal or interpersonal
currently enrolled students. Appointments ID card to get a meal to-go from the
difficulties. Typical problems for which
may be scheduled by calling the Tiger Express located down the stairs in
students seek assistance include but are
counseling office at 870-245-5591. the Ouachita Commons entrance area.
not limited to:
Students who require assistance You may also purchase other snacks and
• Personal issues — depression, beyond the scope of the University milkshakes on a limited basis.
loneliness, anxiety, stress, sexual Counseling Services may be given a Your programmed student ID card
concerns, eating disorders, referral to a professional or agency in the can also be used on a limited basis at the
preoccupation with weight, grief, community or other recommendations. Tiger Grrrill, Sandella’s Flatbread Café
adjustment difficulties; LOCATION: EVANS STUDENT CENTER and Chick-fil-A Express located in Evans
• Interpersonal issues — roommate SUITE 220 Student Center. Selections include grilled
problems, dating relationship sandwiches, cheeseburgers, individual
difficulties, friendship/peer FOOD SERVICES pizzas and Chick-fil-A products.
disturbances; Dr. Jack’s Coffeehouse in Evans
The university food service Student Center allows you to use your
• Family issues — conflicts in family management is contracted to Sodexo
relationships, family crises, divorce; programmed ID on a limited basis to get
Services, Inc., a leading food management fresh brewed coffee.
• Other concerns — issues relating to company. All students living in university
physical or sexual abuse, alcohol or residence halls must buy a meal ticket
substance abuse. which is included in the total cost of HEALTH SERVICES
All records are confidential. “room and board.” To eat in the Ouachita Health education, first aid, simple
Information disclosed by students during Commons the student must either (1) diagnosis and treatments for minor
counseling sessions remains confidential present his/her programmed ID card or illnesses by a registered nurse on campus
unless the student is thought to be in (2) pay for the meal. Cutting in line is a are available at no cost. Medical services
imminent danger of harming himself/ violation of the rights of fellow students. for more serious cases may be received
herself or is in danger of harming other All students must be properly attired at the offices of local physicians or at
persons. Students may also give written (including shoes) when they come to the Baptist Health Medical Center of
authorization if they desire the release of the Commons. The ID card is not to be Arkadelphia. The cost for medication
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and supplies other than the ones available Arkadelphia Clinic for Children and maintains records of all scholarship funds.
in Health Services are not included in Young Adults for their services. The Student Financial Services Office
university general fees. Some services The Health Services Office is located will cash checks for students in amounts
provided are at a cost to the student such on the second level of Evans Student up to $50. An OBU ID card is required
as influenza shots, TB skin tests and allergy Center next to the Office of Student for this service.
injections. All students must complete Development. Office hours are 9 a.m. to The campus switchboard is located in
an OBU Health Form consistent with 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. this office. Any phone difficulty with the
state and university requirements. The on-campus system may be reported to the
university requires that students show BOOKSTORE IT Services Office for immediate attention.
proof of two MMRs; a tuberculosis
screening is required for any student who The Ouachita Bookstore, located on
the lower floor of Evans Student Center, OUACHITA POST OFFICE
has lived out of the U.S. in the last 12
months. A tetanus/diptheria vaccination is is the center for textbooks, supplies The Ouachita Post Office, located on
recommended within the last 10 years. that are requirements for particular the lower floor of Evans Student Center,
The Arkansas State Legislature, in classes, supplies, clothing and gifts with is a branch of the U.S. Postal Service;
Act 1233 of 1999, requires all colleges Ouachita imprints. For those about to therefore, U.S. mail guidelines apply.
and universities to notify both students graduate, caps and gowns, graduation Official mail can be delivered on campus
and parents of an increased risk of announcements and senior rings are without postage. Other mail placed in
meningococcal disease among individuals available through the bookstore. the “on-campus” bin must meet all USPS
who live in close quarters, such as students All students have the option of regulations to be delivered.
in college residence halls. The act also charging books to their student account All students are assigned a
requires the university to advise each that a and then paying for them over the course combination lock mailbox. Students
vaccination against some of the groups in of the semester via a payment plan with are urged to check their mailboxes
this disease is available. It does not cover the Student Financial Services Office. daily because many official university
all groups in the meningitis family. The bookstore is open Monday communications are sent to the campus
Proof of medical insurance must also through Friday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. box number.
be included on the OBU Health Form. It is often open on Saturdays for home New students receive their post
The Arkadelphia Clinic for Children and football games and other special events. office box number at registration, and
Young Adults provides the services of a they may learn their post office box lock
physician and other health professionals STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES combination by going to the service
on campus. It is a private clinic, and the window during business hours. There is
The Student Financial Services office, no additional cost for the post office box.
university does not assume responsibility on the first floor of Cone-Bottoms Hall,
for its actions. Students seeking care Hours of operation for window service are
provides a number of services. It collects posted at the post office counter.
through this clinic will be billed by the monies for all university expenses and
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FITNESS AND WELLNESS FACILITIES STUDENT WEB PORTAL COPY SERVICE
The Roy and Christine Sturgis Ouachita maintains a web based Card-operated copy machines are
Physical Education Center is a information portal for each student. located in Evans Student Center near the
multipurpose facility containing an This “student web portal” is designed Student Development Office and in the
Olympic-size pool, racquetball courts, for a student to log in and access his/ library. One may purchase a decreasing
classrooms, offices, the varsity basketball her personal information on file in the balance, magnetic strip card on location
arena and two multipurpose courts. university’s administrative computer for $2. Additional amounts of credit may
Evans Student Center has a Wellness system. be purchased using the same card.
Center containing televisions, recreational Information in the portal includes
equipment for muscle toning and current major/minor, cumulative WOW NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
building and machines for cardio-vascular hours, grade point average (GPA),
stimulation. transcripts, current and pre-registered
(WELCOME TO OUACHITA’S WORLD)
LOCATION: EVANS STUDENT CENTER, course enrollment, financial aid, current The WOW orientation program
SECOND LEVEL balance and pending transactions in the during the first week of the fall semester
Student Financial Services office, chapel is designed to inform new students of
E-MAIL attendance records and cumulative credits. the opportunities in the instructional
The portal also has an easy method program, help them to adjust to campus
Each student is given his/her e-mail for contacting each department when life and help them to get a successful and
address when he/she is accepted to clarification is needed for any information satisfying start in their college experience
Ouachita. The address is [the first three displayed. The information displayed in at Ouachita. New students are divided
letters of the student’s last name][the the portal is current. into groups during the WOW orientation,
student’s ID number]@obu.edu. Your web portal account is created and student leaders take charge to orient
E-mail accounts provided by the when you apply, and you can access it the newcomer to all aspects of campus life,
university are considered an official means at info.obu.edu. The log-in page has a including student activities.
of communication between each student link called “Need a Web Portal” where
and the university’s employees. Ouachita students can establish their portal account.
students are responsible for reading e-mail The Computer Services support web site,
messages sent to their Ouachita e-mail support.obu.edu has instructions for using
account and for responding to these the web portal.
e-mails if requested.
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SERVANT-LEADERSHIP PROGRAM • Pre-Law Society • Concert Band
The Ben M. Elrod Center for Family • Sigma Alpha Iota • Concert Choir
and Community offers a weekly class • Sigma Tau Delta • Jazz Band
led by an experienced leader. The course • Society of Physics • Marching Band
introduces students to the concept of
servant-leadership and seeks to cultivate • Tau Beta Sigma • Musical Theatre Workshop
students’ willingness to serve and hone • Theta Alpha Kappa • Opera Workshop
their ability to lead. It seeks to motivate • Theta Alpha Phi • Ouachita Handbell Ringers
students to cultivate the heart of a servant
Special Interest Groups • Ouachita Singers
and educate students regarding the
elements necessary for effective leadership. These organizations are built around • Ouachita Sounds
For more information, contact the Elrod particular interests and serve as support • Pep Band
Center at 870-245-5320. groups. They include the following: • Symphonic Band
• Astronomy Club • Tiger Steel
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS • Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Instrumental Ensembles
Ouachita Baptist University offers • Counselors & Religious Educators
a variety of clubs and organizations to (CARE) • Clarinet • Piano
meet the extracurricular needs of students. • College Republicans • Double Reed • Saxophone
The following is a list of currently active • Flute
• Dietetics Club • String
student organizations on campus.
• International Club • Horn • Trumpet
Academic/Professional/ • Low Brass • Trombone
• Multicultural Organization Reaching
Honorary Organizations
Equality (MORE) • Percussion • Wind
These organizations recognize the
qualities of leadership, scholarship or • National Student Speech, Language
interest in a specific academic field and/ & Hearing Association (NSSLHA) STUDENT SENATE
or achievement in all academic areas. They • Ouachita Student Foundation The Student Senate at Ouachita
include the following: • Philosophy Club Baptist University exists to “provide means
• Alpha Chi • Student Senate for responsible and effective participation
• Beta Beta Beta in the organization of student affairs, to
Religious Organizations provide activities for students, to initiate
• Beta Gamma Sigma Most religious activities come under actions, to provide the official voice
• Blue Key National Honor Fraternity the auspices of Campus Ministries, which through which student opinion may be
• Elrod Center Servant-Leadership has approximately 20 ministries that expressed, to encourage the responsible
serve the campus and wider community. participation of students in overall policy
• Kappa Delta Pi
Religious groups seeking to meet on and decision-making processes of the
• Kappa Kappa Psi campus must coordinate with the director university community and to enhance the
• Ouachita Psychological Society of Campus Ministries. Religious leaders quality and scope of education.”
• Ouachita Student Educators and speakers must be approved in The executive committee of the
Association accordance with the university policy (see: Student Senate for 2019-20 is:
Speakers and Films, page 24). President—Ethan Dial
• College Society
Music Ensembles Internal Vice President— Selby Tucker
• Phi Alpha Theta
A variety of music groups are open to External Vice President—Emma Pitts
• Phi Beta Lambda Secretary—Kat Allen
students, some of which require audition,
• Phi Mu Alpha and some offer academic credit (see Treasurer— Grace Rapert
• Pi Gamma Mu current catalog). Music Ensembles include
• Pi Kappa Delta the following:
TIGER HANDBOOK | 9SOCIAL CLUBS American Conference and the National softball, volleyball and water polo for both
Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), males and females as well as some co-ed
Nine local social clubs, not affiliated
Division II. The men’s and women’s teams. Other competitions include table
with any national organizations, select
swimming/diving teams compete in the games, whiffle ball and tennis.
new members early in the spring semester
New South Intercollegiate Swim League. All participants must understand that
of each year. University policy regarding
Student athletes must comply with the there is the potential for physical injury
rush and induction activities are in
standards and requirements set forth by inherent in intramural sports in which
compliance with state law. The clubs are
the above organizations. Ouachita strives they engage. The participant will assume
as follows:
for excellence in its athletic program. the risk of such activities and expressly
Ouachita offers the following waive all claims against Ouachita Baptist
MEN’S WOMEN’S conference sports. For women: volleyball, University which they or their estate
Beta Beta Chi Delta basketball, softball, tennis, swimming/ has or may have for injury, damages or
Eta Alpha Omega Chi Mu diving, cross country and soccer. death arising from such activities. Each
Kappa Chi Gamma Phi For men: football, basketball, baseball, participant must declare that health
Rho Sigma EEE tennis, swimming/diving, wrestling records clear them for participation in the
Tri Chi and soccer. recreational sports activity in which they
will be engaging.
PUBLICATIONS RECREATIONAL SPORTS AND Most recreational sports are played
according to the NIRSA (National
Publications of Ouachita Baptist INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS Intramural and Recreational Sports
University, under the sponsorship of the The university offers a full selection Association) guidelines.
Rogers Department of Communications, of recreational sports activities for the
include The Signal campus newspaper and Ouachita community, and all students are
the Ouachitonian yearbook. STUDENT DANCES
urged to participate. All participants must
be currently enrolled students or Ouachita Club- and organization-sponsored
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS employees. All activities are under the dances with approval from Student Life
supervision of the director of Recreational may be hosted on campus. Most dances
Sports were first offered at Ouachita
Life who reports to the vice president for will be in the Tiger Den. Clubs must have
in 1892 and have been a vital part of the
student development. Intramural activities the Ouachita sponsor present as well as a
university’s rich heritage since that time.
include basketball, flag football, soccer, hired security officer.
Ouachita is affiliated with the Great
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RECOGNITION OF NEW director of student life and the Student through the preceding semester and must
Senate office. All changes in officers not be on disciplinary probation. For
ORGANIZATIONS
should be reported to the above officials. organizations that allow freshmen to join,
New organizations for students may University policies and guidelines the high school GPA may be used and
be given a charter and granted recognition supersede club or organization the student must not have been admitted
by the university administration upon constitutions and bylaws when at variance on academic probation. Should the
recommendation of (1) the Student Life with one another. organization charter call for a higher GPA
Committee, (2) the Student Senate and for membership, that higher grade will be
(3) the University Committee. A petition the one required.
setting forth the need for the organization,
REACTIVATION OF A CHARTERED
the purpose of the proposed organization, ORGANIZATION
a list of qualified charter members,
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
If an organization does not meet for
the faculty sponsors and a proposed a period of one year, it is placed on an FOR SOCIAL CLUBS
constitution for the organization must “inactive” status and is removed from all Social clubs may accept new members
have been submitted to each governing current listings. Should there be a need only through the rush process as approved
body prior to approval. A signed copy of to activate an “inactive” organization, by the Student Life Committee. To
the approved charter must be on file with interested students may petition the vice be eligible for rush, a student must be
the vice president for student development president for student development with enrolled full-time, must have completed
and the director of student life. the same information as required for at least 12 hours with a cumulative grade
organizing a club. If the same constitution point average of 2.0 and must not be on
MAINTAINING RECOGNITION OF is used, the club may be activated with the university probation. All students who
approval of the vice president for student desire to become social club members are
ORGANIZATIONS
development and the director of student expected to participate in rush.
In order to maintain recognition after life. If constitutional changes are made, the
approval, the organization must respect organization must follow the guidelines for
the mission and values of the university,
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
recognition of a new organization.
abide by the policies and regulations of the Again, if any club or organization’s
university and conform to administrative constitution has a higher requirement
direction of the Student Senate and
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR than those stated above, the higher
appropriate university officials. A current CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS OTHER requirement will be the standard for
copy of the constitution and bylaws of the THAN SOCIAL CLUBS membership. To remain an active member
organization and a current membership of any club or organization, a 2.0
To join any club or organization a
list must be kept on file with the vice cumulative GPA must be maintained. The
student must have a cumulative grade
president for student development, the Office of Student Development will check
point average (GPA) of at least 2.000
the eligibility of members at least once per
semester, and findings will be sent to the
student and organization sponsor.
Unless otherwise stipulated in the
appropriate constitution, members of each
student organization must be enrolled
at Ouachita. Any club or organization
which fails to meet its constitutional
requirements for membership shall be
placed on probation for one semester. At
the end of this probationary period, if
membership is not at the minimum level,
the club shall be declared inactive by the
Student Life Committee. Any club that
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one semester probationary status. to grow academically, spiritually,
Honorary membership is available
Any appeal for variation or socially, emotionally, and physically.
as a means of honoring a faculty, staff or
interpretation of these policies shall • To learn and appreciate the traditions Ouachita community member who has
be made in writing to the Student of the clubs. significantly aided the club’s development.
Life Committee.
• To foster club recognition through Such membership is strictly a form of
university and community service. recognition and does not convey any
SOCIAL CLUB NEW MEMBER membership privileges. Current Ouachita
• To promote school and club spirit.
INDUCTION PLAN Specific guidelines for induction will be students are ineligible for honorary member
The process of inducting new available in the Student Development status. Honorary membership status must
members into Ouachita’s social clubs is Office, and all clubs and individuals must be approved by the Office of Student Life.
meant to be a positive experience for both abide by these guidelines.
old and new members. In the best interest HAZING
of the clubs, new member induction OTHER CAMPUS-WIDE Hazing by any club, person, or
should focus both on bonding new organization is prohibited by university
members together and on bonding new
PARTICIPATION
policy and Arkansas state law. Violation
and old members together. Several goals The primary reason for a student to of that prohibition renders the person/
have been established for the new member be at Ouachita is for academic purposes. group inflicting the hazing, the person
induction process. All activities during It is therefore expected that every student submitting to the hazing and those
the period should focus on meeting the will give first priority to this pursuit. knowledgeable of the hazing subject to
following goals: In addition to many opportunities disciplinary action up to and including
to participate in club/ organizational suspension. See also Standards of Student
• To cause inductees, through a
activities, there are several special Conduct, and Laws and Acts, in the Tiger
hazing-free induction process, to be
programs, such as Tiger Tunes or pageants, Handbook for more information.
bonded with each other and with
which demand large blocks of time. Prior
club members within the guidelines
to approval, these students must have
of Ouachita and the state.
at least a 2.0 GPA and must not be on
• To promote positive enhancement of academic or disciplinary probation.
self-worth of the individual and that
person’s value to the club.
12 | O U A C H I TA B A P T I S T U N I V E R S I T YSANCTIONS 5. All established organizations are projects which are in line with the purpose
expected to comply with policies of the organization and guidelines of the
Action(s) of any club or organization
and Christian principles of Ouachita university are approved. Funds, donations,
which violate(s) its constitution and/or
Baptist University. The sponsor sponsorships, etc. may not be solicited
bylaws or brings discredit or embarrassment
should assist in the interpretation from off-campus sources, including but
to Ouachita Baptist University and/or its
and understanding of these policies not limited to businesses, alumni, etc.,
student body will result in disciplinary
and principles. until written approval is obtained from
action by the appropriate authority.
6. The sponsor should be available to the vice president for student development
Sanctions include, but are not limited to, a
advise and supervise the expenditures and the vice president for development.
written warning, probation for the group,
of the organization’s funds. Tax-deductible donations must be
removal of a pledge class and temporary or
made through the Development Office
permanent suspension of the organization’s
and deposited into an account managed
charter. For club conduct violations, the FINANCES OF ORGANIZATIONS by the Business Services Office. Deposits
club may be held responsible as a group For their protection, all student and expenditures of organization funds
and its individual members may also be organizations should be prepared to through the Business Services Office must
held responsible. Any incident of hazing submit a financial statement to the follow university policies and procedures.
will result in a fine of $25 per member university on the request of the vice Expenditure of these funds must be
of that club or organization. Written president for student development. approved by the organization’s sponsor.
appeals may be heard by the Student The statement will show the beginning
Life Committee. If the president of the balances as of June 1, all deposits listed as
university makes a decision related to a ACTIVITIES/SCHEDULED EVENTS ON
to date, amount, and source of income,
club, that decision is final. and all dated itemized expenditures with UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
Refer to the Arkansas Law on Hazing canceled checks and/or receipts. Regularly scheduled meetings, special
found on p. 24 under “Acts, Laws, and occasions and programs by student
University Policies.” organizations must conform to university
SOLICITATION OF FUNDS BY
policy and must be scheduled through the
SPONSORS OF ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Office of Student Life. No organization
In order to be recognized, each Chartered student organizations may may schedule regular or special activities
campus organization must have a sponsor sponsor fund raising programs/events on or off campus during regular church
who has signed the appropriate form on campus, so long as these have been hours (6-8 p.m.) on Sunday or Wednesday
agreeing to sponsorship. The sponsor scheduled and approved by the director nights.
serves the following functions: of Student Life. In general, those sales or
1. The sponsor shall strive to help
students achieve the maximum
educational opportunities and
benefits that are inherent in the
leadership of such an organization.
2. The sponsor shall encourage student/
faculty rapport.
3. The sponsor shall be expected to
attend meetings as frequently as
deemed necessary but should have
some periodic meetings to assist in
establishing, planning, implementing
and evaluating goals.
4. The sponsor must be a full-time
faculty or administrative staff
member at Ouachita and must
have been employed for at least one
academic year.
T I G E R H A N D B O O K | 13SPIRITUAL & SERVICE
OPPORTUNITIES
CAMPUS MINISTRIES Ouachita is also committed to offering LOCATION: EVANS STUDENT CENTER 303
global missions opportunities for our
Campus Ministries at Ouachita Baptist Campus Ministries is involved in the
students to share the love of Jesus Christ.
University exists to foster meaningful following activities:
Campus Ministries regularly takes spring
relationships with Christ among students,
break, Christmas break, and summer trips • Backyard Bible Clubs
to guide them in fruitful ministry,
to serve churches and ministries in the
discipleship & fellowship, and to train • Big Brothers & Sisters
United States and overseas.
leaders who will continue to engage the • Campus Outreach
Campus Ministries also organizes
world and serve the church.
special events that contribute to the life of • Christian Focus Week
Campus Ministries offers opportunities
our campus and create opportunities for • Discipleship Groups
for spiritual growth and service on campus,
spiritual growth. The Campus Ministries
in the Arkadelphia community, and • International Mission Trips
Fall Retreat occurs the first weekend of each
through global missions opportunities. • Mission Trips
fall semester. And Christian Focus Week is
On-campus ministries include weekly
a special time set apart each February for • Monticello Children’s Home
student-led worship services, devotional
spiritual renewal, with many guest speakers, • Noonday
times of testimony and encouragement,
worship leaders, and alumni returning to
and discipleship small groups. Local • Prayer
campus to contribute to the week.
opportunities for service occur regularly • Publicity
These ministries and events are under the
and in coordination with the Elrod Center
leadership of the Director of Campus • Refuge
for Family and Community.
Ministries.
• Tiger Tunes
14 | O U A C H I TA B A P T I S T U N I V E R S I T YTHE BEN M. ELROD CENTER FOR
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Mission Statement
The Ben M. Elrod Center for
Family and Community at Ouachita
Baptist University is dedicated to
serving humankind through the
educational experience. Ouachita’s
faculty, staff and students are committed
to providing leadership that will result
in the strengthening of the family and
community. In particular, concepts such
as volunteerism, service learning, research,
outreach and instruction are promoted.
The center seeks to act as a clearinghouse
for issues related to university service
and has been charged with the task of
providing opportunities to serve for all
students, faculty and staff.
The center is a tangible expression
of Ouachita’s commitment to the ideal
of service and recent national efforts
to reinvigorate volunteerism across the
United States.
Goals
• Support and coordinate the
university’s public service initiatives
• Equip students to become
community leaders and active citizens
through volunteerism
• Cultivate a spirit of servant leadership
in students
• Promote interdisciplinary studies that The Elrod Center is located in a • Community Volunteer Placement
benefit the family and community building on the south edge of the campus, • Healthy Relationships Week
and its staff is available to assist both
• Act as a clearinghouse for the • Disaster Relief
individuals and groups in community
community to relate to the university volunteerism and other projects. When • ElderServe
• Promote non-credit courses that registered with the center, students • EyeServe
will benefit the community may have the hours served during the • Family and Community Research
• Strengthen families through learning, semester listed on their transcript under
the TranServe Program. For further • Kluck Service Enrichment Grants
discovery and engagement
information, contact the director of the • Service-Learning Program
• Coordinate public school initiatives
Elrod Center at 870-245-5320. • Thanksgiving Baskets
which provide tutoring/mentoring
The following is a partial list of the
• Recognize and reward outstanding • Tiger Serve Day
programs of the Elrod Center.
service efforts internally and • TranServe
• America Reads & America Counts
externally • Workshops for Community Leaders
• Arkansas Baptist State Convention
Collaboration
T I G E R H A N D B O O K | 15COVENANT ON
ACADEMIC HONOR
We believe that a university under the Faculty Representatives to hear the case. Another student
Lordship of Jesus Christ must involve itself The faculty representatives to the representative will be designated as a
in the pursuit of honor. In all academic Judicial Council are the members of the non-voting record-keeper.
endeavors our commitment is to build Student Life Committee. Students will be given reasonable
a community of scholars characterized notice of any hearing, which will generally
by the highest standards of integrity Selection of Student take place within ten days. The faculty
consistent with Ouachita’s Christian Representatives member who initiated the hearing may
ideals. We hope this pursuit of integrity Nominations for student address the council and may call others
will extend beyond the classroom and be representatives to the Judicial Council with direct knowledge of the suspected
reflected in every area of our daily lives. are accepted from the university faculty. violation to address the council. The
Students nominated must not currently student will have the opportunity to be
Covenant Pledge be on probation. Those nominated appear heard by the council, may call others
As a member of the Ouachita before a selection committee charged with with direct knowledge of the suspected
community, I am committed to fostering appointing the student representatives. violation to address the council and may
a culture of honor. I affirm that an The selection committee consists of the question the faculty member and others
academic environment can be enriching president of the university, the president who have presented information in the
only when its members commit to mutual of the Student Senate, the chair of hearing. Legal counsel is not permitted in
integrity, trust, responsibility and respect. the current Judicial Council, the vice Judicial Council hearings.
I will refrain from all forms of academic president for academic affairs, the vice If four of the Judicial Council
dishonesty, and I will act responsibly president for student development and representatives hearing the case agree there
when confronted with the knowledge of the chair of the University Committee, or is substantial evidence a violation of the
such behavior. I recognize that academic their designates. The selection committee Covenant on Academic Honor occurred,
excellence is more than the absence seeks to maintain broad representation a sanction will be imposed and provided
of dishonesty; true scholarship entails as to class and major among the student to the student in writing. Sanctions may
devotion to my studies and respect for my representatives. Student representatives include a warning, honor probation
professors and classmates. With the aim of serve until they are no longer enrolled as with activities designed to foster student
academic and personal growth I make this a full-time student at Ouachita, resign or development, recording of a test or
pledge to myself and to the women and are removed from the council. assignment as a zero, recording a semester
men of Ouachita Baptist University. grade of “F” for the course, suspension
Hearings
When faculty members suspect a from the university or other actions at the
JUDICIAL COUNCIL violation of the Covenant on Academic discretion of the council.
Honor, they retain the right to make Appeals
Purpose independent academic determinations or
The purpose of the Judicial Council An appeal of a decision made by the
may initiate hearings before the Judicial Judicial Council must be presented in
is to consider possible violations of the Council. Students may not appeal an
Covenant on Academic Honor, appeals writing to the Academic Deans Council
individual faculty member’s academic within five days of the decision. After a
for loss of chapel credit for the semester, decisions to the Judicial Council. In
and some basic alcohol violations in consideration of the records of the Judicial
making a request for a hearing, the Council hearing and other pertinent
apartments. initiating faculty member will present a evidence, the Deans Council will notify
written statement along with any pertinent the student of its decision in writing.
Composition documentation to the chair of the council.
The Judicial Council is comprised of Action by the Judicial Council does
Two faculty members from the not preclude additional disciplinary action
five faculty representatives, one of whom Student Life Committee and three
is designated by the council as chair, and by the university when appropriate.
student representatives will be designated
12 student representatives.
16 | O U A C H I TA B A P T I S T U N I V E R S I T YS TA N D A R D S O F
STUDENT CONDUCT
RESPECT FOR THE INSTITUTION RESPECT FOR OTHERS Hazing
Ouachita abides by the definition of
Anything identified with the Respect for others is a basic tenet of
hazing provided in the Arkansas Code
university must be in keeping with the Christian faith as well as the United
Annotated. Briefly, the use of physical or
the official Vision, Mission and Values States legal system. Failure to act in ways
mental coercion intended to embarrass,
Statements of Ouachita Baptist University. that affirm respect for others denigrates
harass, cause physical, emotional or mental
Some examples include contents of individuals and damages the sense of
strain or in any way to jeopardize the
programs or performances and texts of community so vital to the Ouachita
physical, mental or academic well being of
printed material. experience. Such failure will result in
any individual is prohibited. (See “Hazing”
action by the university, the legal system
for the entire statute, including the official
RESPECT FOR OUACHITA’S or both. Violations and their definitions
definition, page 26.) If social clubs or
are listed below (in alphabetical order):
CHRISTIAN PURPOSES organizations have violated this policy, the
It is assumed that students come to Dishonesty group may be fined $25 per member.
Ouachita with a commitment to standards Dishonesty includes but is not limited
Irresponsible Conduct
of behavior consistent with the Christian to deceit, cheating, plagiarism, falsification
Behavior that is offensive or
faith and life. of information, theft of services, electronic
annoying to others, disrupts the rights
By accepting admission to Ouachita tampering or failure to divulge to
of others or poses a potential danger
Baptist University, each student assumes university officials knowledge of violation
to self, others or property is considered
responsibility to abide by the rules and of university standards of conduct.
irresponsible. Fighting is also considered
standards of conduct of the university as See also information concerning the
irresponsible conduct, and it may be
well as by all city, state and federal laws. Covenant on Academic Honor in the
considered an assault.
The regulations and standards of this “Community Values” section of this
handbook apply to all students who are handbook. Insubordination
enrolled at Ouachita and any guest(s) Failure to comply with the directive of
Excessive Noise
they may bring to campus. Students are a college official acting in his or her official
Noise in or around a residence hall or
responsible for informing their guests of capacity; failure to show respect for university
other campus building which disturbs or
university policies and assuring that faculty, staff or guests; and verbal and/or
disrupts normal activity will be considered
they behave within the guidelines of physical abuse is considered insubordination.
excessive. Noise is especially monitored in
established policies.
the residence halls during quiet hours (see Sexuality Misconduct
Some of the violations listed here
section on residence life). The Ouachita community recognizes
may also violate local, state or federal
Excessive noise violation may result in that human sexuality is a gift from God
statutes. In dealing with such violations,
a $50 fine. for procreation of human life and for the
university disciplinary action will not
preclude the filing of charges with expression of one’s love through marriage.
Harassment/Bullying
appropriate law enforcement agencies. The Misuses of God’s gift include, but are
The University prohibits all forms of
reporting of certain crimes committed on not limited to, promiscuity (including
unlawful harassment and discrimination.
campus is required by federal law. These violation of the Biblical teaching
All allegations of sexual harassment should
requirements are explained more fully against homosexual acts), possession or
be reported consistent with the procedures
under the Student Right-to-Know and distribution of pornographic or obscene
identified in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Campus Security Act in the last section of materials, and/or other immoral sexual acts.
Any allegation of other types of harassment
the Tiger Handbook. The university will strive to constructively
should be reported immediately to the dean
The following standards of student and redemptively deal with all individuals.
of students or vice president for student
conduct provide a framework by which Please refer to “Sexual Misconduct”
development. (See the policy on
students may conduct themselves in on page 36 for important information
Nondiscrimination and Harassment.)
keeping with the Christian purposes to regarding university policies and procedures
which Ouachita is committed. regarding incidents of sexual assault.
T I G E R H A N D B O O K | 17Visitation Violation Tobacco & e-Cigarettes are only allowed in the student’s housing
Visitation by the opposite sex is Smoking and use of smokeless tobacco area. Violations incur an initial $200 fine per
allowed between 10 a.m. until midnight in have been documented to be injurious to incident. Evidence of pets or animals, such as
apartments and residence hall lobbies. Open one’s health and to violate the health and a food/water dish, kennels, leash, collar, etc.
Hall takes place between the hours of 8 p.m. rights of non-smokers. In light of this data, will constitute a violation of this policy.
and 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays in Ouachita is a tobacco-free campus; tobacco
men’s halls and Wednesdays and Saturdays possession on campus and use of all kinds Possession or Use of
in women’s halls. It alternates between men’s is prohibited. The use of e-Cigarettes and Fireworks
and women’s halls on Monday nights. contents is prohibited on campus, as well. Persons are not allowed to have any type
First offense visitation violations Services are available for those students of fireworks or explosives on campus or to
will result in a delay of one semester for seeking to withdraw from tobacco use. First set them off on campus.
apartment housing once eligibility is offense will result in a $25 fine. Second Possession may result in a $50 fine.
attained and a $100 fine per Ouachita offense will result in a $50 fine. Third Tampering with Fire and
student. A second violation results in a offense will result in a $75 fine. Safety Equipment
$200 fine, a third violation is a $300 fine, Tampering with or removing fire alarms,
and so forth. Violations may also result in RESPECT FOR PROPERTY smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinklers,
other school sanctions. A lobby visitation exit signs or other safety equipment and
It is vital to the ongoing existence of
violation may result in a $50 fine per sounding or reporting false alarms is
the community that individuals respect
visitor present. prohibited. Misuse of safety equipment is
the property of the university and of
persons who are members of or visitors a violation of state law and punishable as
RESPECT FOR SELF to this community. Violations and their such. Malfunctioning equipment should
Respect for oneself expresses itself in definitions, which are listed alphabetically, be reported immediately to the appropriate
self-discipline and avoidance of practices include the following: authority.
damaging to one’s physical, emotional A $100 fine may be incurred for tampering.
Firearms/Weapons
and spiritual wellness. It affirms the divine Possessing weapons of any type, including Theft
spark within each individual. Violations but not limited to firearms, blowguns, Unauthorized taking or keeping of items
and their definitions, which are listed air guns, pellet guns, bows or crossbows, or services that are university property; are
alphabetically, include the following: large knives, martial arts training borrowed, rented or leased by the university;
Alcohol and Drugs materials, slingshots, paintball guns, or which belong to students, faculty, staff or
Since its founding in 1886, Ouachita explosive or incendiary devices, dangerous guests of the university is considered theft.
Baptist University has prohibited student chemicals and ammunition are prohibited
on university property. An exception is Vandalism
use of alcoholic beverages and/or unlawful
made for residence hall and university Damaging, defacing or destroying
use of controlled substances either on or
apartment residents with hunting property belonging to the university or its
off campus. (See subsection titled “Alcohol
equipment. Such equipment must be students, faculty, staff or guests or property
and Drugs” on page 28 for additional
registered and deposited immediately belonging to another college or university is
information.)
with the office of Campus Safety and considered vandalism.
Gambling Emergency Management, which will act
Playing a game for money or as custodian. Persons licensed to carry a SOCIAL MEDIA
something else of value in hopes of gaining concealed handgun are restricted from
something significant beyond what the carrying a weapon into any campus Although online content is not routinely
individual invests is considered gambling. building or event. Students holding monitored, students may be held accountable
such a license should contact Student. for content posted on social media or the
Lewd, Indecent & Development for more information Internet at large. Any violation of laws
Obscene Conduct or university policy or evidence of such
Prohibited conduct includes but is a violation may be subject to sanction as
not limited to lewd, profane or vulgar Pets and Animals
No pets other than aquarium fish are detailed in this document.
language (verbal or written), including The university desires for its students
clothing, musical lyrics, gestures, allowed in any university housing. No
animals other than approved service animals to learn the significance and potential
possession of pornographic materials, widespread impact of an individual’s
voyeurism, indecent exposure or other are allowed in university buildings and
housing. Emotional Support Animals (ESA) online presence.
inappropriate sexual behavior.
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