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Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg
College. The College follows a 4-1-4 calendar, with Fall
and Spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a four-week January Interim. Interim is particularly intended to be a time for both students and faculty to employ styles of teaching and learning and to
investigate questions and topics in places and ways not
possible during the regular term.
Since one Interim course equals a full-time load, students should plan to spend the same amount of time in
class and preparing for class as they would for a fourcourse load during Fall or Spring semesters. Students
can register for only one course credit during Interim.
There is no tuition refund for a student who chooses
not to enroll in an Interim course.
Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0
to 0.0 scale. Students generally have the option to register on a Pass/No Credit basis. A few Interim courses
are graded only on the P/N system; this is indicated in
the course description.
Some courses are offered for either upper or lower division credit. Such Interim courses have two numbers
listed and students must select which is most appropriate for their needs. Students registering for upper division credit should anticipate additional assignments
and a more rigorous grading standard. Some courses,
especially courses with travel requirements, have additional fees associated with them. These fees, although
intended to be accurate, may change and students
should check with the instructor to verify the final
costs.
To graduate, a student under the 34-course Liberal Arts
Perspective requirements is required to complete two
Interim courses, but three Interim courses may count
toward graduation.
INTRODUCTION
For any student entering after January 1993, a maximum of two Interim course credits may be counted
toward the 33 total course credits required for graduation. The number of required Interim courses is adjusted for transfer students. Transfer students should refer
to their transfer credit evaluation form, or consult the
Registrar. Additional Interim credits which can count
toward the 33 course credits required may be taken by
students who repeat a course for credit in which a
grade below 2.0 was earned, or who need to make up
for a regular term in which they failed or withdrew
from a course.
Additional Interim courses not counted toward the 33
course credits required may be used to fulfill other
degree requirements. That is, no more than two Interim
course credits may be taken for credit toward 33, but
additional Interim courses may be used to fulfill major,
minor or general education requirements.
Day School students (3.0 credits or more for Fall) can
take a total of 1.0 course credits. They may take two
half credit classes. They may also take a lifetime sport
(zero credit). The lifetime sport is at no additional
charge if they are full-time (Fall term). If less than fulltime they will be charged.
Weekend students can take 1.0 course credits in Interim
as a cross registration, but will be charged Day School
tuition ($1,350.00) per course credit. If they do so they
may take only 1.0 additional course credits in Weekend
College for Winter Trimester.
It is the policy ofAugsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race,
creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as
required by Title IX ofthe 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of1973, as amended, in its admissions policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices.
International Interim - Students are invited to be part
of one of the 24 international Interim courses offered by
the Upper Midwest Association for International
Education (UMAIE). These course opportunities are
listed near the end of this catalog.
Internships deadline - Friday, December 8. January
Interim internships must be planned in advance.
Students electing an internship must meet departmental
requirements and present a signed internship learning
agreement plan to the Internship Office (Murphy Place,
Rm. 8) no later than the last day of Fall classes (Friday,
December 8). The Learning Agreement forms are available in the same office. Internships during Interim
must involve full-time work placements for approximately four weeks. Assistance for planning your
internship is available in the Internship and
Cooperative Education Office.
Independent or Directed Study - Students may elect a
program of independent study (upper division 499) or
directed study (lower division 299) for Interim. Faculty
members are strongly discouraged from accepting
responsibility for more than one independent study per
Interim. Students choosing to pursue independent or
directed study must:
1.Meet departmental requirements.
2. Present to the Registrar a copy of the proposed
study plan approved by the supervising faculty
member and the directed/independent study registration form. These forms must be submitted by
December 1. Appropriate study proposal and registration forms can be obtained in the Interim Office.
1 NTRODUCTION
Interims at Other Schools -Augsburg students may
enroll at any other 4-1-4 institution which offers a reciprocal Interim arrangement. Catalogs of these Interim
programs can be consulted in the Interim Office. The
Interim Secretary will help students in applying for registration at other schools. Registration for Interims at
the other ACTC colleges will be at Augsburg during the
regular registration period. Most courses taught during
the Interim at other 4-1-4 schools are accepted for credit
by Augsburg, but may not necessarily be accepted as
meeting Augsburg's general education requirements.
This qualification particularly affects religion courses .
Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4-1-4
schools for the January Interim without tuition charges
provided the student's home institution agrees not to
charge tuition to Augsburg students for the January
term. The waiver of tuition does not include special
fees, housing or board costs. Other students will be
charged $1,350 for the Interim course. Students interested in registering for an Augsburg Interim should
write to the Interim Director for application forms or
use the forms provided by the interim office at their
own school. There is an application processing fee of
$10. Students are welcome to stay on campus but are
not required to do so. Requests for Interim housing
should be made to the Interim Office.
It should be noted that neither ACTC exchange students nor visiting students may register for 199,299, or
499 courses.
Nov 13 to Dec 5
........................Interim Registration
Jan 3 ............................................First Day of Interim
Time I-9:00 a.m. (first day only)
Time 11-1:00 p.m.
Jan 4
.......................................Last Day to register or
Cancel/Add a class
Jan 12...................................... Last Day to Determine
Grading System with Registrar
Jan 12................Last Day to Withdraw from Courses
Jan 26 ...................................................... Interim Ends
Jan 30 .................................... Spring Semester Begins
Feb 2 ......................Interim Grades Due to Registrar
The time, number and length of meetings as well as the
beginning time will be arranged on the first day of
class. The daily schedule for Interim is divided into
two blocks of time:
Time I: 8:00 a.m. to noon (on the first day Time I
classes will begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Time 11: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Note: Martin Luther King Day will be observed at
Augsburg with a special convocation on Monday, January
15, at 1:00 p.m. Check with your instructor for class scheduling on this day.
The catalog lists courses by departments in alphabetical
order. At the end of the book are listings of other courses
not offered by Augsburg but recognized by the College
for Interim credit. Additional descriptions and information about these courses are available in the Interim
Office, Memorial 230. Students may also register for one
of the lifetime sports listed at the end of the catalog.
Interim Office (Memorial 230)
Interim Secretary, Kay Thomsen, 330-1025
Interim Director, Dr. Earl Alton, 330-1025
ACC 424-A
Instructor: Stuart Stoller
Auditing through an interdisciplinary approach. Using
techniques discussed in Accounting, Finance,
Management, Marketing & MIS, we examine a business' internal control systems and operating efficiency.
By stepping away from the traditional textbook
approach we incorporate creativity and discussion.
Major topics include: business valuation techniques,
Just in Time Philosophy, efficiency improvement techniques, disaster recovery planning and report writing.
Prerequisites: ACC 221 & 222, BUS 242, 252, 331, ECO 113, MIS 175 & 379
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Foss Center 43
ART 247-A
Instructor: Lynn Bollman
This course is designed for students with an interest in
drawing the human figure. In addition to drawing
from nude models, students will pursue a general study
of human anatomy (as it relates to art), and will become
more knowledgeable about the use of the nude as a
subject in art. Students will use various drawing
media, will study a variety of drawing approaches, and
will apply general design concepts to their figure drawings.
A fee of $35 will need to be paid to the instructor on the
first day of class.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 17
ART 360-A
Instructor: Philip Thompson
Design concepts using descriptive and experimental
techniques in transparent watercolor.
Requirements include a minimum of 20 watercolor projects plus an active and developing sketch book.
Evaluation will be based on quality of work, progress
over time, and participation.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 18
Time: I
Room: Old Main 4
610 145-A
Instructor: Esther McLaughlin
We will use a few historically, economically, and medically important plants to study some of the ways in
which humans and plants interact, biologically and otherwise. Plants are not only at the bottom of our food
chain but also play a part in non-food aspects of our
lives, either directly (e.g. medicines, fibers, dyes, etc.) or
indirectly (e.g. food crises have influenced human
migrations). We will study the uses, biology, natural
history, and classificationof several important plants.
Evaluation will be based on three or four 40-minute
exams, several quizzes, and an oral presentation.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Science 205
910 140-A
910 340-A
Instructors: William Capman and Dale Pederson
The Florida Keys provide an excellent site for study of
natural history and ecology of marine, coastal and subtropical communities. This class will spend about 2 1/2
weeks in Florida based at the Newfound Harbor Marine
Institute located on Big Pine Key. The Institute offers
laboratory facilities, ocean-going research platforms,
housing and a dining hall. Field trips to coral reefs
(Looe Key National Park), tide pools, turtle grass flats,
mangrove islands and upland hammocks will be led by
professional naturalists from the Institute. Organisms
and communities will be studied on site and in the laboratory. Research projects will be initiated shortly after
arrival at the station in order to provide opportunity to
gather data over a period of several days. Visits to
Pennicamp State Park, Key West and the Everglades will
be included.
Evaluation will be based on:
BIO 140: (1)Field and laboratory records, (2) Personal
journal, (3) Quizzes at the Marine Institute, 4) Final exam.
Prerequisites for 810 140: Any one of the following courses or their equivalents .
BIO 101, 102, 103, 113, 114, or by permlsslon 01 lnslruclor.
BIO 340: (1)Field and laboratory records, (2) Personal
journal, (3) Quizzes at the Marine Institute, (4) Written
report of the research project, (5) Final exam.
Prerequisites for BIO 340: BIO 351 (Invertebrate Zoology) or BIO 481 (Ecology), or by
permlsslon 01 inslruclor.
Estimated cost of the course: $1500 plus air fare
(includes all ground transportation, housing, and meals
while at the Institute). Contact instructors for details.
Prerequisites: See above
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I1
Room: Science 225
BUS 295-A
Instructor: John C. Cerrito
The object of this class is to provide students who are
not majoring in business with entrepreneurial skills for
starting and running a small business.
The student will be exposed to various asp~*cts small
business management and will he r ~ r l u i ~ . rlod ptnrparea
business plan for a "model" business. Thtl s turjcnt will
be evaluated on the basis of the "model" plan, on tests,
and performance on small business case studies.
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Time: I1
Room: Murphy Place 101
BUS 495-A
Instructor: Thomas Morgan
Can organizations learn? If so, how and what should
organizations learn? How can we as members of organizations help 'teach' them what they need to learn?
Searching for answers to these and other questions will
be the central focus of this Special Topics course.
Participants will dcvclop and rvfinc "systcms thinking"
skills and learn hclw lo apply tliem lo tqca1slrategic situations. Alteri~ativcyc~.spcctivcson thc 1iat111-e
and function of organizations in theory and in practice will be
explored through reading, seminar discussions and
field trips to local organizations. Working in collaborative teams, participants will develop a 'hands on' project based on actual organizations. Evaluation will be
based on two short critical essays and a group project
presentation.
Prerequisites: BUS 242 & ECO 113, or permission of instructor
Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: /I
Room: Foss 21
CHEMISTRYFOR CHANGINGTIMES
CHM 100-A
Instructor: Arlin Gyberg
This course is developed in the perspective of a person
living in a modern, high technology society such as the
United States. It assumes that before one can evaluate a
moral or societal issue of a scientific nature one at the
least must be able to understand the science involved.
Anything less is an impression rather than an informed
decision. As we develop scientific concepts we will at
the same time relate them to an abundance of current
issues. We live in a world of pesticides, fertilizers, plastics, birth control, food abundance and food shortage,
food additives and processing and synthesis, organically and non-organically grown food, chemical dependency, licit and illicit drugs, the energy crisis and the
debates about sources of energy, the greenhouse effect
and nuclear waste storage, pollution, genetic engineering, and much more. Many of these problems are
chemical in nature. Thus, in learning about chemistry,
via lecture and in-class discussion, we can be helped to
understand ourselves, our society, our world, and even
some of the universe. The grade for the course is based
on a percentage of the total score for total points on the
daily quizzes.
Prerequisite: Math Placement 2
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Science 315
1 NTRODUCT~ONTOCOMPUTINGAND
COMMUNICATIONS
CSC 160-A
Instructor: Larry Ragland
Use of the computer as an information accessing tool
through e-mail, Internet, newsgroups, and remote
access to the library; an introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, and theory. Grading
is based on homework and exams.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Group 3
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I1
Room: Foss Center 20
CSC 272-A
Instructor: Charles Sheaffer
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is assumed that the student has a
knowledge of programming methods and has done
programming in some other language.
Prerequisite: CSC 170 or programming in some other language
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Library 20
ECO 110-A
Instructor: Ed Sabella
Study of economic implications of the many problems
facing a metro-urban environment. Fundamental
microeconomic tools introduced to facilitate discussion
of various topics, e.g. health issues, discrimination, education, etc. Course does not apply toward an
Economics, Business Administration or MIS major.
Does not apply towards an economics minor.
Three objective examinations.
Liberal Arts Perspective: City or Social World 1 or 2
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: 11
Room: Old Main 29
EGO 113-A
Instructor: Satya Gupta
An introduction to microeconomics, the theory of the
household, firm, market structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to
market policy. May be taken independently of 110 or
112. Weekly tests.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Level 2
Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Music 22
DISCOVERY
LEARNING IN THE
WORLD
OF KINDERGARTEN
(0.5
CREDIT)
EDE 375-A
Instructor: Gretchen lrvine
The student will demonstrate knowledge of a developmental kindergarten philosophy through the study and
utilization of a variety of techniques and resources for
teaching kindergarten. Field work in a kindergarten
classroom will occur during class meetings. Authentic
assessment techniques will be utilized in class for student evaluation. This is a one-half credit course.
*Note: This course can be taken along with Human
Relations, EDU 388-A.
Prerequisite: PPST
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Library 1
EDS 495-A
Instructor: Mary Ann Bayless
Why are some things easy for a person to learn while
others seem harder? Why does the same task seem easier at one moment and more difficult just a few hours
later? Why do some children struggle with seemingly
simple assignments but then suddenly master them?
Why do more people suffer with learning disabilities
and weak short term memory than ever before? Each of
us wants to be an efficient and happy learner, but most
often, no one has shown us how to be our own life-long
learning coaches. In the last decade, work in neurophysiology has given us a whole new set of insights
about how the various parts of the brain actually work
to produce learning and high level functioning.
Educational kinesiologists have taken these insights and
produced simple but effective ways to increase the
learning comfort of each individual.
This course will provide both the theory for each participant to understand her/his own unique learning needs
and the practice for becoming an efficient and joyful
learner. We will study learning development,
braidmind function, and the nature of learning blocks.
We will discuss the misuse of brain dominance theory
and learn routines for overcoming learning blocks and
integrating hemisphere functions. There will be two
tests and two demonstrations required of each student,
and upper division students will have to do two
reviews of relevant research. The course uses two
paperback texts. Very useful for prospective teachers
and parents.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Science 112
EDU 353-A
Instructor: Rich Germundsen
This seminar-style course presents an examination and
comparison of selected Western and non-Western educational systems with special attention on Scandinavian
and Central American models. The course also draws
attention to our personal responsibilities to educate ourselves to be able to understand and participate in the
emerging global society. There will be lectures, discussions, presentations by students, and guest speakers.
Student evaluation will be based on class presentations
and investigative projects.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Library 17
EDU 388-A
Instructor: Joseph Erickson
This course is the study of prejudice, discrimination,
and oppression as it affects persons of color, the handicapped, limited English speakers, and females. Topics
include racism, sexism, homophobia, and economic
issues. Emphasis is placed on preparing potential (or
practicing) teachers for classrooms which will include
minority students, different religious backgrounds, the
less abled and students at risk. Students will be expected to summarize readings, view appropriate films, and
complete a project. This course satisfies the Minnesota
Human Relations requirement for teachers and social
workers. This is a one-half credit course. It is offered
only on a P/N basis.
*Note: This course can be taken along with Discovery
Learning in the World of Kindergarten, EDE 375-A.
Prerequisite: None- Open to all
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Library 1
PRACTICUMAND SEMINAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION
IN
EDU 491-A
Instructor: Susan O'Connor
A supervised field placement in a school focusing on
how children with disabilities are included into the
classroom, plus on-campus seminar.
Students planning to take this course should consult
with the Special Education Coordinator about a placement prior to registering for the course.
Students must complete designated hours of field-work
as well as written and reading assignments.
Prerequisite: Completion of courses for special education mino< or consent of instructos
Maximum Enrollment: 9
Time: I1
Room: Libraty 17
THEATRE
IN AND AROUND
LONDON
(UMAI E COURSE)
ENG 269-A
Instructors: Ron Palosaari/Douglas Green
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A study of live theatre in London. Students see at least
ten performances and visit museums, galleries, historical sites, and other attractions of London and surrounding areas including Stratford and Oxford. Evaluation
will be based on attendance at required plays, participation in discussions, three short papers, and a short final
exam. Fee: $2,595 includes travel, accommodations,
breakfast daily, ten theatre performances, and four
group dinners.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 30
ARCHAEOLOGY,
MYTHOLOGY,
AND THIEVERY:
EXCAVATING THE MEMORY
OF THE MUSE
ENG 362-A
Instructor: Cass Dalglish
The ACTC writing workshop is an advanced-level creative writing course, open to three students from each
of the five ACTC colleges and held this year at
Augsburg College. This year's course is designed to
encourage student writers to use memories of the past
as they create their own new work. Writers will dig for
details of the past in urban ruins of old neighborhoods,
sifting through social history found in button jars and
stacks of 78 RPM records in antique stores; they will
harvest myth from diverse cultures; collect stories from
elders living in Minneapolis today; and investigate
cemeteries, churches, and even an occasional museum.
Student writers must have successfully completed at
least one creative writing course and must have the recommendation of a creative writing instructor at their
home campus, but they may choose to work in poetry,
fiction, literary nonfiction or to cross over among the
three during this interim workshop. Meeting times will
include: (1)expeditions into the city in search of the
past; (2) group sessions to talk about the old stories
gathered; (3) group sessions to discuss new work created during the Interim and to sort through layers of past
deposited in the new work: (4) individual conferences
and/or small workshop sessions.
Prerequisite: At least one creative writing course and written recommendation of ACTC
home campus creative writing instructor:
Maximum Enrollment: 3 students from each ACTC college
Time: I1
Room: Science 319
ENG 482-A
Instructor: Joan Griffin
Paradise Lost has been called "the story of all things."
Above all the poem is about relationships: Between
women and men; humans and the environment;
Christianity and pagan tradition; justice and mercy; service and servitude; rebellion and freedom, to name a
few. Although this course will survey Milton's major
works, it will emphasize his greatest poem. Evaluation:
papers, microthemes and class presentations.
Prerequisite: ENG 245
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 18
FRE 111-A
Instructor: Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg
This course is for students with no previous background in French. It aims to develop basic skills in
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing as tools
for communication in French. Through conversations,
classroom practice and readings, this course focuses on
the use of language in everyday contexts and works
toward the discovery of a French culture and way of
life. Five meetings per week. Evaluation will be based
on class participation, daily assignments, quizzes and
exams.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 25
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This course will be useful to students who are interested in impacting their campus environment as well as
those who desire learning practical skills such as negotiation, group facilitation, and program development.
Opportunities exist for students who successfully complete this course to work as Peer Helpers with The
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Melby 202
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HPE 390-A
Instructor: Patty Murphy
Principles: methods of instruction applied to health
education grades K-12. Emphasis upon teaching/learning strategies and student assessment. Evaluation and
development of materials included. This is a one-half
credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Melby 121 - (MWF)
HPE 410-A
Instructor: Patty Murphy
Historical background, legal basis, school health services and relationships to community health programs
and resources. This is a one-half credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Melby 121 - (TTH)
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HPE 455-A
Instructor: Joyce Pfaff
Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor
interested in the art and practice of sailboat cruising.
The course will take the participant to a competent level
of sailboat handling (anchoring, mooring, helming, and
crewing). The student will live aboard a 43 to 46 foot
fixed keel sailboat with 5 to 6 other people and will
function as an active crew member. Actual on-thewater instruction will be the major part of the course.
Sailing will include cruises to the various islands and
cays in the British and American Virgin Islands.
Snorkeling and windsurfing will be available on an
optional basis. Some classes will be held in December
prior to leaving for the Virgin Islands in January. No
smoking is allowed.
The course cost is $2,800, which includes airfare, for
Augsburg day students and qualifying 4-1-4 students.
Others will have to pay regular Interim tuition to
receive academic credit. P/N ONLY.
Applications may be picked up from the office of Joyce
Pfaff, Melby Hall, Augsburg College. They must be
turned in with deposit and appropriate signature before
final acceptance is given.
Prerequisite: Permission from Joyce Pfaff of the Health and Physical Education
Department (612) 330-1247; basic swimming skills
Graduation Level Skill: Lifetime Spoh also one course credit upper division
Maximum Enrollment: 8 (a waiting list will be kept after the original eight spots are filled)
HPE 475-A
Instructor: A1 Kloppen
Emphasis placed on preventing injuries. Treatment of
common athletic injuries. Practical experience in taping
and training room procedures. This is a one-half credit
course.
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Time: I
Room: Melby 119 (MNand alternate Fridays1/22, 1124- 9 meetings)
1/3, 1/5, 1/8, 1/10, 1/15, 1/17, 1/19,
HPE 481-A
Instructor: A1 Kloppen
This course will focus on developing a philosophy
toward sports officiating. Students will acquire a
knowledge of: Federation Rules (high school), mechanics of two person officiating, and procedures and steps
of beginning an officiating career. Students will apply
knowledge in practical game type experiences. There
will be a written evaluation and quizzes on rules and
mechanics of officiating basketball. This is a one-half
credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Melby 119 (TTh and alternate Fridays1/23, 1/25)
114. 115. 1/9, 1/11, 1/16, 1/18, 1/19,
HIS 162-A
HIS 462-A
Instructor: Don Gustafson
This interim experience is designed to look at the area
of South Asia (primarily India) that is home to one-fifth
of the people of our world. We'll use novels, films,
some standard historical writings and current South
Asia periodicals to consider the impacts that colonialism, nationalism and various phases of modernization
have had on this old, honored and traditional culture.
We'll read the marriage ads and talk about social structure, consider the spot at Ayodhya which has prompted
Hindus to massacre Muslims, think on the Christ-likeness of a Gandhi and perhaps have time to note one or
two of the contemporary religious phenomena.
Looking at South Asians helps us to see ourselves in a
fuller perspective.
The course will include the usual pedagogical devices
of lectures, discussions, some short reaction papers and
tests (including a final).
Students enrolling for upper division credit will be
expected to have had at least one prior college history
class, will complete a paper or project beyond the regular assignments, and will be tested apart from lower
division students.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 100
HIS 440-A
Instructor: Staff
This course is intended for History majors and others
who have an interest in upper division history. Please
see Richard Nelson, Department Chair, for actual topic
and other particulars.
Prerequisite: One college level history course.
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Science 205
HON 213-A
Instructors: Jeanne Boeh & Jacqueline deVries
Does history influence economic theory? Or does economic theory shape history? This course will explore
the history of western economic thought and how these
writings affected the development of various economic
systems. The course begins with the rise of mercantilism in the 16th century. Topics will include the industrial take-off and the creation of a waged labor force in
the 18th century, the rise of laissez-faire economic principles and "free-trade" imperialism in the 19th century,
and the subsequent challenges of communism and the
rise of the welfare state in the 20th century. We will
read substantial portions of the classic economic
thinkers, including Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus,
David Hume, Jeremy Bentham, David Ricardo, Sidney
and Beatrice Webb, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Alfred
Marshall, Thorstein Veblen, John Maynard Keynes,
William Beveridge and Milton Friedman. The course
will also address the long-standing issues of child labor,
poverty, and women's role in the workforce.
Students will be evaluated using class participation, discussion, and writing assignments including a short term
paper and a take-home final.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Science 213
SCIENCE AND RELIGION:
COMPLEXITYAND CREATIVITY
HON 401-A
Instructors: Larry Crockett and Bruce Reichenbach
We will explore the historical background of the contemporary debate regarding how religion relates to science, and then attend to contemporary developments,
especially in chaos and complexity theory, as they relate
to the doctrine of divine creativity and philosophical
naturalism. The goal will be to involve students in constructing for themselves a model for interpreting relations between the two areas. In addition to taking two
tests, students will be required to make a class presentation, conduct the discussion, and to write a significant
research paper.
Prerequisite: Participant in Honors prooram
Maximum Enrollment: 35
Time: I
Room: Foss Center 20
INS 120-A
Instructor: Ann Fleener
Students will participate in a series of seminars following the Paideia seminar format as developed by
Mortimer Adler and Paideia Associates. Students will
read selected readings which will then be discussed in
Paideia seminars. Students will also view selected
films for seminar discussions; develop and/or hone
habits of mature, intellectual talk; observe seminars
conducted in a St. Paul Public School; evaluate their
own behaviors during seminars and will lead seminars.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Science 319
INS 225-A
Instructor: Amin Kader
This course is designed by a practicing Muslim to present his perception of Islam to non-Muslims. The
course will cover the ideological foundations of Islam,
its basic concepts and tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah),
Islamic economic and political systems, and Islamic
patterns of life. There will also be a consideration of
the differences between the Islamic sects (Sunnis,
Shi'its, Sufis, etc.). There will also be some effort to
deal with the similarities and differences between Islam
and both Christianity and Judaism, and a visit to one of
the mosques in the Twin Cities.
Evaluation - two tests and a paper.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Science 212
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ECUADOR:GALAPAGOS,
RAINFOREST
HIGHLANDS
A JOURNEY IN
HOLISTIC
HEALTH
6( ECOLOGY
AND
-
(UMAI E COURSE)
INS 3 15-A
Instructors: Blanca-Rosa Egas and Victoria Littlefield
With a focus on the recognition that humans must live in
harmony with the ecology that surrounds them, this
course will include a week-long cruise to the Galapagos
Islands and several visits to the capital city of Quito.
Both of these places have been declared Patrimonio de la
Humanidad (Heritage Areas of Humankind) by the
United Nations. We will also visit Vilcabamba, one of
three sanctuaries of longevity in the world. Our journey
then takes us to the Amazon rainforest, where we
explore the tropical ecosystem and see how this distinctive habitat has influenced the culture of the people who
live there.
Evaluation: Students are evaluated on two written
reports on interactions with Ecuadorians and critical
analysis related to course content, a reflection essay
paper, attendance, and group participation.
The comprehensive fee of $4,095 includes all air and surface travel, hotel accommodations in Quito and
Vilcabamba, breakfast daily, one lunch, three dinners,
Galapagos Islands yacht cruise (all meals included), rain
forest stay (all meals included), and touring as indicated.
For more information contact Blanca-Rosa Egas at 3301713, or Vicki Littlefield at 330-1155.
Prerequisite: Basic Spanish
Maximum Enrollment: 30
MAT 173-A
Instructor: Rebekah Valdivia
Learn how to determine the monthly payments on a
house or car. Find out how much you need to save
now to be a millionaire when you retire. Learn how
annuities, perpetuities, and life insurance work, and
more. Evaluation will be based on class participation, a
portfolio of five realistic problems that have been
worked out and explained, and a midterm and final
examination.
Prerequisite: Math placement group 3 or higher
Graduation Level Skill: Quantitative Reasoning
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Science 212
MAT 251-A
Instructor: Larry Copes
This course is a study of Book 1 of Euclid's Elements,
which is sometimes cited as the most-frequently published book ever other than the Bible. Book 1 of the
Elements ends with the Pythagorean Theorem,
Proposition 47. We'll first work backward from that
theorem, considering propositions Euclid cites in proving it (46,41, and 4), and then the propositions he cites
in proving those propositions, and so on, gaining familiarity with about 30 major propositions but especially
34,4, and 3, the ones most used. We'll consider other
logically-sound ways of arranging these propositions
and think about the aesthetic reasons Euclid made his
arrangement. After getting to Proposition 1, we'll consider the common notions, definitions, and postulates,
learn about how attempts to prove Euclid's fifth postulate led to non-Euclidean geometry in the nineteenth
century, and see more logically rigorous geometric
axiom systems of the twentieth century. Then we'll
read the book forward, seeing how the other propositions fit in and seeing how they lend insight into
Euclid's aesthetic choices.
Prerequisite: MAT 145,AUGMENT (Calculus I)
Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Science 213
MAT 481-A
Instructor: Steve Zheng
"During World War 11, British military leaders asked
scientists and engineers to analyze several military
problems: the deployment of radar and the management of convoy, bombing, antisubmarine, and mining
operations. The application of mathematics and the scientific method to military operations was called operations research. Today, the term Operations Research (or
often, management science) means a scientific approach
to decision making, which seeks to determine how best
to design and operate system, usually under conditions
requiring the allocation of scarce resources." - Wayne
L. Winston
The main objectives of this course are the discussion of
several mathematical models used in operations
research (OR) and the use of mathematics and the existing computer packages (such as LINDO) in solving
real-life problems in OR. Students in applied mathematics, economics, business and any management-related area are encouraged to take this course. The evaluation is based on homework assignments, two tests and
one final project.
Prerequisite: MAT 245,Calculus 111 and Linear Algebra, or equivalent, or consent of
instructors
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Science 1I2
MUS 179-A
Instructor: Robert Karlen/Roberta Metzler
Much of American history and culture is derived from
that of European cities such as Munich, Prague, Vienna,
and Budapest. This course provides an opportunity to
visit some of the great Central and Eastern European
cultural centers that provided the impetus for development of cultural life in the New World.
Group discussions and assigned readings increase student sensitivity to architecture and other visual art seen
in the museums. Students listen critically to concerts of
musical masterpieces heard at each site. Relationships
between the various art mediums come to life through
these experiences. There is also ample time for independent exploration.
Evaluation is based on full participation in all courserelated group activities, a daily professional journal,
art/music critique sheets, and exams over material covered.
Fee: $2,995 includes all air and surface travel, hotel
accommodations, continental breakfast daily, four
group meals, and tickets to five cultural performances.
Registration for this interim must be made before
November 10 at the International Programs Office, 620
22nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Phone:
330-1655. Offered on a P/N basis only. A meeting will
be held at St. Thomas on Saturday, November 18. For
more information you may call Roberta Metzler at 3301273.
Liberal Arfs Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 30
MUS 204-A
Instructor: 0. Nicholas Raths
An introduction to the fundamentals of music and
musicology as they occur within the context of Rock's
inception (1950s) and maturation (1960s) periods. This
course will examine the historical background, musical
content, and methods of selected artists and their work.
Evaluation will be based on class participation, a comprehensive term paper, exam, and a group performance
project. For non-music majors.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I1
Room: Music 3
TOPIC:HISTORY
OF CARIBBEAN
MUSIC
STUDIED IN MIAMI
AND JAMAICA
MUS 295-A
Instructor: Robert Stacke
Miami and Jamaica are considered the center of
Caribbean music where composition, recording, and
world distribution takes place. This course will explore
the world of Caribbean music through visits to recording studios, clubs where Caribbean music is performed,
and neighborhoods that brought about this music. Also
studied in depth will be social issues that have influenced music such as Reggae. Cities to be visited are
Miami; and in Jamaica, Montego Bay, Negrel, and
Kingston. This course will be done in conjunction with
the Center for Global Education.
Cost is $2,795 from Minneapolis/St. Paul, which
includes all travel, accommodations, meals and tuition
for Augsburg day students and qualifying 4-1-4 students.
Evaluation: Two tests will be given on readings and
lectures. Grading: 20% of the final grade will be based
on participation in discussions, 4O0/0 on the two tests,
and 40% on final project.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
MUS 394-A
Instructor: Sonja Thompson
Opera Workshop is a course designed to give singeractors an opportunity to perform staged scenes from
various music-theater genres, with piano accompaniment. It expands upon existing opportunities for
singers (i.e., choir, chamber music, recitals) by including
dramatic training, and addresses the unique combination of singing plus acting. It is also suitable for theater
students who are interested in increasing their musical
skills, and for student pianists who wish to gain experience working with singers and/or the music-theater
genre. Students will be auditioned by the instructor,
then assigned to appropriate ensembles from opera,
musical theater, operetta and new music-theater.
Sources will include as wide a variety as possible in
terms of musical style, ensemble size, genres. The
course will culminate with a public performance in
Sateren Auditorium at the end of Interim. Students will
be evaluated in areas of attendance, effort, participation, and attitude.
Activities will include both group and one-on-one
instruction in the following areas: Body/voice warmups; lecture/class discussion on topics of interest (i.e.,
vocal technique, acting technique, stage fright, auditions, etc.;) rehearsals and individual coachings; visit to
rehearsal of local opera company, if possible; mock
auditions; staged and costumed performance of scenes
studied.
Prerequisite: Audition by Instructor
Graduation Level Skill: Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: /I
Room: Sateren Auditorium
NOR 11I-A
Instructor: Frankie Shackelford
This course is for students with no previous background in Norwegian. It aims to develop basic skills in
speaking, listening, reading, and writing as tools for
communication and for understanding Norwegian culture. Classroom practice focuses on both presentation
of vocabulary and structures and the use of the language in everyday contexts. Evaluation will be based
on participation, daily assignments, quizzes, and a final
exam.
Liberal Arts Perspective: lnlercultural Awareness 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 2 5
PHI 231-A
Instructor David Apolloni
We shall examine the historical and intellectual background of Socrates and what our sources allow us to
say about his person and teachings. We shall clarify
and critically examine Socrates' key teachings: that
virtue is a form of knowledge and that all virtues are
somehow one; that evil is ignorance; whether or not
virtue can be taught; that it is impossible for a wrongdoer to be happy; that being a citizen requires obedience to the state's laws, even if this means accepting
one's own death. There will be take-home written
assignments and weekly quizzes.
Liberal Ads Perspeclive: Weslern Herilage
Maximum Enrollmenl: 20
Time: I
Room: Music 2 3
TOPIC: MEISTER
ECKHART:
MYSTIC
AND PHILOSOPHER
PHI 295-A
lnstructor: Mark Fuehrer
An in-depth study of the mystical and philosophical
writings of the medieval mystic, Meister Eckhart. We
will carefully define mysticism and categorize its different types. Eckhart's mystical writings will be studied
and an attempt to relate his doctrine to his philosophical views on God, the soul, and the world. Students
will keep a journal and present papers on selections
from Eckhart's writings.
Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of professor, ENG 11 1
Graduation Level Skill: Writing
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 22
POL 295-A
lnstructor: Mary Ellen Lundsten
Middle East conflicts and negotiation processes have
remained in the news for decades. To understand the
issues and political factors operating in the area we will
examine Palestinian-Israeli relations within a regional
framework, reviewing how conflict escalated from communal tensions to regional and international war.
Lectures and readings will highlight historical developments and describe how secret bilateral negotiations
and formal international agreements have been
achieved. Students will consider future prospects for
regional peace, emphasizing Israeli relations with Syria
and Lebanon, militant Islamic groups in the region and
tensions in the Persian Gulf.
Readings from texts and recent articles as well as films
from Middle Eastern film-makers will form the basis for
class discussions. This course fulfills the speaking component of the graduation skills requirement. Students
will present two short discussions and one 15-minute
oral critique.
Prerequisite: One course in political science or international relations
Graduation Level Skill: Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Science 319
TOPICS:THETRANSFORMATION
OF
POLITICALSYSTEMS IN CENTRALAND
EASTERN EUROPE
POL 495-A
Instructor: J. Agnieszka Rybczynska
The course will consider developments in Eastern and
East Central Europe since the Fall of the Berlin Wall in
1989. Its focus is on the transformation of political systems in the Czech and Slovak Republics, Hungary and
Poland, with some attention to other countries in
Eastern Europe.
The course will discuss the theoretical aspects of system
transformation and the causes and consequences of the
events of the 1989 revolutions in East Central Europe.
Special attention will be paid to democratization, constitutional processes, institution building, and the
development of civil society after the break-up of communism. These developments will be treated in historical, geopolitical, and ethno-cultural context.
The course will include lecture and discussion.
Requirements: a short discussion paper, class participation, and a 10-15 page research paper.
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I1
Room: % t h m ~ W ?
mus/.c 2 4
PSY 105-A
Instructor: Grace Dyrud
An introduction to the methods and approaches used
in psychology for the purpose of understanding behavior. Applications of psychological concepts to everyday
situations are emphasized.
Evaluation: Tests and reports.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Music 23
PSY 340-A
Instructor: Norm Ferguson
This course will explore concepts of self from psychological, cultural, and theological perspectives. A variety
of myths and symbols will be examined to gain knowledge about how they function as representations of the
"self ."
The objective of the course is to gain a deeper understanding of one's self and of how conceptualizations of
"self" are molded by a variety of social, cultural, and
historical influences. The content of the course will
include topics such as: the impact of science on myth;
the mythologies of romantic love, war, and peace; the
process of individuation; and metaphors of psychological transformation.
Class time will be devoted mainly to the discussion of
assigned readings. Students will be expected to be prepared for class by doing the readings and to be actively
involved in the class discussions. Students will be
given some of the responsibility for leading discus-
sions. Evaluation will be based on class participation
and four or five short (600-900 word) papers.
Prerequisite: PSY 102 or 105
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Time: I
Room: Foss Center 43
PSY 370-A
Instructor: Duane Johnson
Inquiry into the nature and presence of idealism in the
life of the adolescent person. Theoretical bases for such
idealism will be considered. Idealism directed toward
other persons and society will be the main focus.
This course will be conducted as a seminar with a high
level of student contribution and participation.
Attendance at each class session is required.
Procedures will include class discussion, frequent short
papers, and frequent oral reports. Typewriting or
equivalent word processing will be required.
Students are requested to read at least three articles by
Robert Coles before the start of the interim.
"Adolescents and Moral Development" by Coles is scheduled for publication and will likely be a text for the
course. Library reference work will be a part of the
course process.
Offered only on P/N basis.
Prerequisite: PSY 102 or PSY 105
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Old Main 29
MYSTICS,
MONKS,
AND MENTORS:
EXPLORING CHRISTIANSPIRITUALITIES
I N IRELAND
AND BRITAIN
(UMAI E COURSE)
REL 230-A
Instructor: Brad Holt
Explore ancient and recent spiritualities, especially Celtic and monastic types, along with Julian of Norwich,
John Wesley, C.S. Lewis and Evelyn Underhill.
Course requirements include attendance, participation
in class discussions (including leadership of one discussion), daily meditation, five brief quizzes, a journal, and
a concluding essay.
Fee: $2,795 includes all air and surface travel, hotel and
monastic accommodations, breakfast daily, one lunch,
twelve dinners, 7-day Travelcard for London, and touring as indicated.
For more information contact Kathy Lutfi at 330-1655.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
REL 343-A
Instructor: Cathy Paulsen
Marriage has been described in terms of a free fall, a
decision that we often make with a portion of our brain
and all of our heart. This course will take nothing from
the heart, whether you are married or not. It will, however, increase your certainty and the possibility for
meaning and intimacy in your life with a partner. In
the context of Christian teachings, many theories will be
studied, with particular attention given to the work of
C.G. Jung, and will be applied to the marital relationship primarily, and to the family secondarily.
There will be lectures, discussions, and visiting resource
persons. Evaluation will be based on class participation, one paper, and two tests.
Prerequisite: REL 11 1 or REL 221 or permission of instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Music 24
'Note: This course does not meet a Christian Faith Perspective
REL 345-A
Instructor: Mark Tranvik
The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in
the world. We will not only examine the Lutheran
Church as it is at the present time, but also study its origin in the 16th century, its development over 450 years,
and its cultural influence. Representative figures to be
studied include Luther, Bach, and Bonhoeffer. There
will be lectures, discussions and visiting resource persons. Requirements include class participation and
exams.
Prerequisite: Religion 111 or 221
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Science 213
~ S S U E S IN
SCIENCE
AND
RELIGION
REL 374-A
Instructors: John Benson and Mark Engebretson
For some in our society science is the driving engine of
a better, more secure life and the basis for a philosophy
of life. For others, science and its associated technologies, along with its invitation to become a global world
view, constitute a grave threat. Some Christians particularly feel threatened by science. This course will
address these matters in two ways. First, it will begin
with a historical overview of the relations between sci-
ence and the Christian faith, emphasizing three periods:
the origins of the Christian faith, the development of
"modern" science and mechanistic philosophy, and the
re-evaluation of science and nature in the 20th century.
Second, it will study systematically the world views of
science and religion to see how they compare.
Class time will be divided among a variety of activities
including lectures, whole class discussions, small group
tutorials, and an extended simulation exercise in developing a space colony, drawing from the ideas developed in the course. Course evaluation will be based on
two short exams, participation in small group tutorials
based on assigned readings, a group project presentation, and a major synthesis paper based on the group
project and course materials.
Prerequisite: One Christian Faith course and junior or senior standing
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 60
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 18
PROCESS
THEOLOGY
AND CHRISTIAN FAITH
REL 385-A
Instructor: Lynne Lorenzen
This course introduces students to the relational world
view of process philosophy and examines how it has
influenced Christian faith and ethical deliberations.
Special attention will be given to the writings of John B.
Cobb, Jr., as a representative of process theology.
Classes will include videos, small groups, and some
lecture to introduce topics. Ethical issues addressed in
the class include killing, abortion, human sexuality and
euthanasia. Grades will be based on the paper (10-15
pages), the presentation of the paper to the class and
class participation.
Prerequisite: REL 11 1 or REL 221
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Music 22
S WK 257-A
Instructor: Mary Lou Williams
Experiential learning occurs as students volunteer 80
hours in a service agency or institution which students
select. The placement must be approved by course faculty and supervised by agency staff. In the context of
this volunteer experience students have opportunity to
interact with human service professionals, clients, and
communities of diverse culture/ethnic heritage and
special concerns (age, socio-economic status, lifestyles,
developmental/physical abilities, gender, etc.). The
course is designed to help students learn about themselves in relation to a possible major or future career in
the human services.
The three-hour weekly seminar is devoted to discussions which assist students in integrating agency experiences and readings which explore the historical development of social welfare as an institution and the
nature and value system of social work as a profession.
Students will also examine and critique the manner in
which social, economic, and political structures impact
diverse groups in society. Students will focus on their
own responsibilities in society, as well as examine their
personal value system in relation to special concerns,
such as poverty and the "isms".
Liberal Arts Perspective: The Cify
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 1 11
ECUADOR: GALAPAGOS,
RAINFOREST
HIGHLANDS
- A JOURNEY IN
HOLISTIC
HEALTH
AND ECOLOGY
AND
(UMAI E COURSE)
SWK 315-A
Instructors: Blanca-Rosa Egas and Victoria Littlefield
With a focus on the recognition that humans must live
in harmony with the ecology that surrounds them, this
course will include a week-long cruise to the Galapagos
Islands and several visits to the capital city of Quito.
Both of these places have been declared Patrimonio de
la Humanidad (Heritage Areas of Humankind) by the
United Nations. We will also visit Vilcabamba, one of
three sanctuaries of longevity in the world. Our journey then takes us to the Amazon rainforest, where we
explore the tropical ecosystem and see how this distinctive habitat has influenced the culture of the people
who live there.
Evaluation: Students are evaluated on two written
reports on interactions with Ecuadorians and critical
analysis related to course content, a reflection essay
paper, attendance, and group participation.
The comprehensive fee of $4,095 includes all air and
surface travel, hotel accommodations in Quito and
Vilcabamba, breakfast daily, one lunch, three dinners,
Galapagos Islands yacht cruise (all meals included),
rain forest stay (all meals included), and touring as,
indicated.
For more information contact Blanca-Rosa Egas at 3301713, or Vicki Littlefield at 330-1155.
Prerequisite: Basic Spanish
Maximum Enrollment: 30
S WK 466-A (full course)
S WK 466-B (0.5 course)
Instructor: Glenda Rooney
This is a continuation of Field Work 11; a total of 60 or
120 hours (0.5 course option during Interim).
Responsible supervised professional social work experience including work with individuals, families, groups
and communities in a social service agency. Supportive
weekly seminar. Students enrolled will be evaluated by
a series of mini-papers in which they are expected to
integrate the field experience with the course content;
the site supervisor for the field experience. Tentative
grading is 50 percent for each component of the course.
Prerequisite: Candidacy status
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 101
HUMANCOMMUNITIES AND THE MODERN
METROPOLIS
SOC 21 1-A
Instructor: Gordon Nelson
This course will examine the extent to which the experience of community is possible in the context of the metropolitan situation. The course will focus on the Twin
Cities Metropolitan Area. Each member of the class
will be responsible for a class presentation which must
reflect on-site observation in a particular locale within
the metropolitan area. In addition, class participation
and a final examination will be the basis for evaluating
performance in the course.
Liberal A ~ t sPerspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Foss 21
SPC 347-A
Instructor: Deborah Bart
A video production course which integrates lecture and
criticism with hands-on video experience. This course
addresses non-fiction subject areas. Students will view
several documentary films in class and will work in
groups to produce short documentaries of their own.
Additional time will be required for editing. Grading
will be based upon the video project, the journal, the
final exam and class attendance.
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Foss 175
The following activities are available to students during
interim and students may register for these classes as
well as for a regular course. These activities do not
carry course credit, but do meet the lifetime sports
requirement for graduation.
HPE 002-K
Instructor: Wayne Niles
This class is designed to instruct students in the basic
techniques for self defense, using the hands and feet.
Based on and taught by experienced instructors in the
art of American style Tae Kwon Do. Fee of $60.
Graduation Level Skill: Lifetime Sports
Maximum Enrollment: Unlimited
Time: 12:OO-2:00 p.m. Mondays. Wednesdays, and Fridays
Room: Melby Gym
HPE 002-G
Instructor: A1 Kloppen
Practice and playing of golf. Grading: P/N only
Graduation Level Skill: Lifetime Sports
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Time: 12:OO - 1:00 p.m., M,TW;Th, F
Room: West side of Air Structure
HPE 002-F
Instructor: Marilyn Florian
Practice and playing of Ultimate Frisbee. Grading: P / N
only
Graduation Level Skill: Lifetime Sports
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: 12:OO. - 1:00 p.m., M, 7;W;Th, F
Room: East side of Air Structure
UMAI E
Augsburg is part of a consortium called UMAIE, Upper
Midwest Association for Intercultural Education, which
offers overseas learning experiences during the Interim.
Additional information about the following courses can
be obtained from Kathleen Lutfi at the International
Programs Office, 620 22nd Avenue S. (330-1655) or from
the Interim Office (330-1025). Registration for these
Interims ends October 20,1995. These courses are
offered on a PIN basis only and generally carry a
lower division number.
Ancient Italy: City, Town, and Country Life
Art, Architecture, and Arias: The History of
Central Europe
Art Treasures of Paris, Florence, Rome
and Amsterdam
British Isles: Museums, Monuments and
Prehistoric Sites
Communism to Capitalism: People, Places, and
Geography in the Baltic States
Costa Rica: Environment and Economics
Ecuador: Galapagos, Rainforest, and Highlands
A Journey in Holistic Health and Ecology
England: Literary Ventures by Train
The English School and Family
Europe and the Rise of Modern Science
The European Economic Union:
Boundaries and Impact
Greek Odyssey: Art and Architecture of
Anci ent Greece
Hawaii: Multicultural Communication in
Organizational Settings
UMAIE
-
Hawaii2 Religious Experience: Migrants,
Multiculturalism, and Religion
Irish Culture, Irish Drama
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
Law in London
Meeting People Needs: The Swedish Model
Mystics, Monks, and Mentors: Exploring Christian
Spiritualities in Ireland and Britain
Paris and London: Sculpture in Cities and Environs
Readings of the Bible
Sounds and Sights of Europe
Theatre In and Around London
These courses are offered by institutions or groups not
connected with Augsburg College, but have been
approved for credit by the College. Most carry a
tuition cost plus other expenses which are the responsibility of the student. They are offered only on a P/N
basis. Full descriptions and details for registering are
available in the Interim Office.
OUTWARD
BOUND
HPE 212-A
Check for information in the Interim Office on dog
sledding and snowshoeing on the ~ i n n e s o t a - ~ a n a d i a n
border or for white-water canoeing and desert camping
on the Rio Grande in the December 27 through January
26 period. There is a cost of approximately $1,275 (the
Outward Bound organization has some scholarships
available).
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Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg
College. The College follows a 4-1-4 calendar, with Fall
and Spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a four-week January Interim. Interim is particularly intended to be a time for both students and faculty
to employ styles of teaching and learning and to investigate questions and topics in places and ways not possible
during the regular term.
Since one Interim course equals a full-time load, students
should plan to spend the same amount of time in class
and preparing for class as they would for a four-course
load during Fall or Spring semesters. Students can
register for only one course credit during Interim. There
is no tuition refund for a student who chooses not to
enroll in an Interim course.
Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale. Students generally have the option to register
on a PassINo Credit basis. A few Interim courses are
graded only on the P/N system; this is indicated in the
course description.
Some courses are offered for either upper or lower
division credit. Such Interim courses have two numbers
listed and the student must select which is most appropriate for their needs. Students registering for upper
division credit should anticipate additional assignments
and a more rigorous grading standard. Some courses,
especially courses with travel requirements, have
additional fees associated with them. These fees, although intended to be accurate, may change and students
should check with the instructor to verify the final costs.
To graduate, an Augsburg student who is under the
Distribution requirements is required to complete three
Interim courses. For a student under the Liberal Arts
Perspective requirements, two Interim courses are
required. For any student entering after January 1993 a
maximum of two Interim course credits may be counted
toward the 33 total credits required for graduation. The
number of required Interim courses is adjusted for
transfer students. Transfer students should refer to their
transfer credit evaluation form, or consult the Registrar.
Additional Interim credits which can count toward the 33
credits required may be taken by students who repeat a
credit for a course in which a grade below 2.0 was
earned, or who need to make up for a regular term in
which they failed or withdrew from a course.
Additional Interim courses not counted toward the 33
credits required may be used to fulfill other degree
requirements. That is, no more than two Interim course
credits may be taken for credit toward 33, but additional
Interim experiences may be used to fulfill major, minor
or general education requirements.
Day School students (3.0 credits or more for Fall) can take
a total of 1.0 course credits. They may take two half credit
classes. They may also take a lifetime sport (zero credit).
The lifetime sport is at no additional charge if they are
full-time (Fall term). If less than full-time they will be
charged.
Weekend students can take 1.0 course credits in Interim
which is a Cross-Over, but will be charged Day School
prices ($1,270). They also can only then take 1.0 course
credits in Weekend College.
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of
race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or
handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,
in its admissions policies, educational programs, activities and
employment practices.
Introduction
Interim Office (Memorial 230)
Interim Secretary, Kay Thomsen, 330-1025
Interim Director, Dr. Earl Alton, 330-1025
November 14 to December 6 ...............Interim Registration
January 3 ................................................. First Day of Interim
Time I-9:00 a.m. (first day only)
Time 11-1:00 p.m.
January 4 .......................................Last Day for Cancel/Add
January 13 ..................................... Last Day for Determining
Grading System with Registrar
January 13 .......... Last Day for Withdrawing from Courses
January 25 ............................................................ Interim Ends
January 30 ......................................... Spring Semester Begins
-c..,..... .-.,.....Interim Grades Due
February 3 ..........+...........
The time and number and length of meetings as well as
the beginning time will be arranged the first day of class.
The daily schedule for Interim is divided into two blocks
of time:
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Time I: 8:00 a.m. to noon (on the first day Time I classes
will begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Time 11: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Note: Martin Luther King Day will be observed at Augsburg
with a special convocation on Monday, Januay 16, at 1:00 p.m.
Check with your instructor for class scheduling on this day.
Introduction
The catalog lists courses by department in alphabetical order.
At the end of the book are listings of other courses not offered
by Aupburg but recogruzed by the College for Interim
credit. Additional descriptions and information about these
courses are available in the Interim Office, Memorial 230.
Students may also register for one of the lifetime sports listed
at the end of the catalog.
International Interim -Students are invited to be part of
one of the 24 international Interim courses offered by the
Upper Midwest Association for International Education
(UMAIE).See page 48 for course listings.
Internships deadline - Friday, December 9. January
Interim internships must be planned in advance. Students
electing an internship must meet departmental require
ments and present a signed internship learning agreement
plan to the Internship Office (Murphy Place, Rrn. 8) no
later than the last day of Fall classes (Friday, December 9).
The Learning Agreement forms are available in the same
office. Internships during Interim must involve full-time
work placements for approximately four weeks. Assistance for planning your internship is available in the
Internship and Cooperative Education Office.
Independent or Directed Study - Students may elect a
program of independent study (upper division 499) or
directed study (lower division 299) for Interim. Faculty
members are strongly discouraged from accepting
responsibility for more than one independent study per
Interim. Students choosing to pursue independent or
directed study must:
1. Meet departmental requirements.
2. Present to the Registrar a copy of the proposed study
plan approved by the supervising faculty member and
the directedlindependent study registration form. These
forms must be submitted by November 28. Appropriate
study proposal and registration forms can be obtained in
the Interim Office.
Interims at Other Schools - Augsburg students may enroll at
any other 41-4 institution which offers a reciprocal Interim
arrangement. Catalogs of these Interim programs can be
consulted in the Interim Office. The Interim Secretary will
help students in applying for registration at other schools.
Registration for Interims at the other ACTC colleges will be
at Augsburg during the regular registration period. Most
courses taught during Interim at other 4-1-4 schools are
accepted for credit by Augsburg, but might not meet
Augsburg's general education requirements. This qualification particularly affects religion courses.
Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4-1-4
schools for the January Interim without tuition charges
provided the student's home institution agrees not to
charge tuition to Augsburg students for the January term.
The waiver of tuition does not include special fees,
housing or board costs. Other students will be charged
$1,270 for the Interim course. Students interested in
registering for an Augsburg Interim should write to the
Interim Director for application forms or use the forms
provided by the Interim office at their own school. There is
an application processing fee of $10. Students are welcome
to stay on campus but are not required to do so. Requests
for Interim housing should be made to the Interim Office.
It should be noted that neither ACTC exchange students
nor visiting students may register for 299 or 499 courses.
Introduction
ART 106-A
Calligraphy 11
ART 306-A
lnstructoc Philip Thompson
Development of calligraphic writing and drawing skills
with emphasis on the broad-edged pen. Attention given to
the historical development of calligraphy and the elements
of design through readings and demonstrations. Class
time and assignments center on practice in calligraphic
concepts with special attention given to foundational,
italic, gothic and uncial styles. Three original projects are
required and evaluation is based on quality of work plus
participation and growth factors. Upper division students
are required to complete master sheets in three historical
writing styles plus an expanded project.
Required materials: text, pens, ink, ruler and mat board
Distribution: Art/Music
Maximum Enrollment: 2 0
Time: I
Room: Old Main 4
ART 247-A
lnstructoc Norman Holen
A study of undraped figures for art students and non-art
students. The figure will be depicted in various settings
with a variety of media for varying lengths of time.
Grades will be based upon quality and improvement.
There will be a fee of $37 to be paid on the first day of
class.
Distribution: Art/Music
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 2 0
Time: 1
Room: Old Main 7 7
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ART 290-A
Instructor: Steve Chapman
Tribal Arts & Culture is a course designed to familiarize
students with American Indians and their art. American
Indian art is examined through regional areas in North
America, and an introduction to Meso-American art and
cultures is also provided. The course follows lecture,
video, and demonstrations by American Indian community artists. Students will have the opportunity to research
and design an object of art from an American Indian
perspective during the studio time after the lecture
presentation of course materials in each tribal area.
A result of this course should be to help establish a better
understanding of American Indians and their perspectives,
and to excite an interest in American Indian art by future
teachegand educators of Indian and non-Indian students.
Distribution: Art/Music
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 17
BIO 185-A
Instructor: Robert Herforth
With the aging of the baby boom generation, interest in,
and research on, the biological basis of the aging process
has taken on an air of urgency, compared with an earlier
more leisurely approach. This course surveys functional
changes which occur in the body with age and diseases
associated with aging, such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer's
disease, and cardiovascular disease. The major theories
that have been proposed to explain what causes aging
will be presented, including findings on the cellular and
genetic basis of aging. Attention will also be focused on
the results of attempts to slow the aging process in
experimental animals and humans.
Several quizzes and exams will provide the basis for
arriving at grades.
Distribution: Biology/Chemistry
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Science 205
BUS 295-A
BUS 495-A
lnstructoc Amin Kader
This course is designed to demonstrate how economic
factors, management decisions, and accounting methods
affect the profitability of an enterprise. Students will
work in groups, each group competing with the others.
Students will make decisions as to all aspects of the
business of a company. As they enter such decisions, they
will be informed of the effect of their decisions on the
market value of the company's stock.
Evaluation will be based on an examination and each
group's performance in competing with the other groups.
Prerequisites: Lower Division: BUS 295 - No prerequisite
Upper Division: 495 - ACC 222, BUS 242, BUS 252, or
permission of instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 2 1
BUS 295-8
Instructor: john Cerrito
The object of this class is to provide students who are not
majoring in business with entrepreneurial skills for
Business
starting and running a small business.
The student will be exposed to various aspects of small
business management and will be required to prepare a
business plan for a "model" business. The student will be
evaluated on the basis of the "model" plan, on tests, and
performances on small business case studies.
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 13
BUS 368-A
Instructor Steve LaFave
An examination of current Japanese business practices
using a cultural perspective. A multimedia approach will
be employed involving film, television documentaries,
radio speeches, and readings from current periodicals in
addition to text material. A seminar model will be used,
with substantial participation expected on the part of
students.
Students will be evaluated based on a paper, two 20minute sessions of seminar leadership, class participation, and a mid-term and final examination. This class
should be of interest to anyone majoring or minoring in
International Business or any field of Business Administration, as well as anyone with an interest in Japan.
Students who cannot attend the entire first week of
classes should not enroll for this course.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness I
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Music 22
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BUS 49.54
Instructor: Magda Paleczny-Zapp
The primary objective of this course is to enhance the
student's understanding of the new dimensions of EastWest trade relations in the 1990s. We will analyze the
past and present conditions for East-West trade cooperation and its patterns. The impact of the transformation of
Eastern Europe and Russia on world trade will be
discussed. The theoretical framework for international
trade will be presented. At the global level, the role of the
European Union, International Monetary Fund, World
Bank, and General Agreement for Tariffs and Trade
(GATT) in East-West trade relations will be examined.
Students will be evaluated based on their research paper
and final examination.
Prerequisites: ECO 1 12 or ECO 1 13 or consent of Instructor
Maximum Enrollment: I S
Time: I
Room: Memorial Hall 323
CHM 100-A
lnstructoc Arlin Cyberg
This is a non-laboratory chemistry course based on the
popular book by John W. Hill of the same title. It is not a
traditional chemistry course and does not assume a
science background. Basic science and math are introduced early and taught as needed for understanding the
various topics and implications. The course does assume
the student is interested in and concerned about the
relationship of chemistry to life and living.
Chemistry has been intimately a part of liberal education
for centuries. The early scientists were considered to be
philosophers and their societies were philosophical
societies. In recent decades the human seeking of
personal independence has led to chemistry becoming a
part of everyday life to the point of actual dependence on
chemistry. We live in a world of pesticides, fertilizers,
plastics, "the Pill", food additives and processed foods,
vitamin supplements, the energy crisis, chemical dependency, biocides, pollutants, drugs, searching for life on
other planets, genetic manipulation, and it goes on and
on. Emotions and mental disorders can often be traced to
chemical imbalance. The common dragged out, grumpy
feeling after an afternoon nap is a result of a chemical
imbalance. The nature of a hangover is the result of a
complex system of altered body chemistry. Even learning
appears to be the result of chemical reaction to form a
"memory molecule". Most of the problems we face are
molecular in nature. What then but chemistry can better
help us to understand ourselves, our society, our world,
and our universe? Come join us as we take a molecular
look at the human condition.
This course will be offered in a lecture/discussion format.
Films will supplement the lecture/discussion periods.
Daily quizzes will be used for evaluation. This course does
not satisfy prerequisites for Chemistry 106 or 116.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Croup 2
Distribution: Biology/Chemistry
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I1
Room: Science 3 7 5
INTRODUCTION
TOCOBOL
CSC 27 7 -A
Instructoc Noel Petit
A study of the COBOL programming language for .
Computer Science
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students with some previous knowledge of programming. This course will expand a student's knowledge of
programming and programming languages through
presentation of the features of COBOL together with
programming techniques for using those features. This
course will include lectures and programming assignments in COBOL. Evaluation will be based on the
programming assignments and examinations.
Prerequisite: One course with a study of computer language
(e.g., CSC 170)
Maximum Enrollment: 2 0
Time: I1
Room: Foss 43
ECO 4 95-A
lnstructoc leanne M . Boeh
A comparison of the United States system and other
countries' national health care systems. What are some of
the alternative models for both organization and delivery
of health care services? The class will focus on the models
used in Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, and the
Scandinavian countries. The course will consider such
issues as aggregate spending, allocation of physicians,
nurses and other allied health personnel and the effect
health systems have on overall health outcomes. The
advantages and disadvantages of all the systems will be
explored. Evaluation is based on homework assignments,
short papers, and exams.
Prerequisites: ECO 1 12 or 1 13 or equivalent
Maximum Enrollment: 2 0
Time: I
Room: Foss 2 0
Economics
ECO 495-6
lnstructoc Satya Gupta
In recent decades the mutual funds industry has gained a
respectable place in the financial system of the United
States. More and more commercial banks are entering
into the mutual funds market. Increasing numbers of
employers are leaving it to their employees to manage
their pension funds in a given family of mutual funds. In
such a changing climate it is important that our students
are educated to make informed decisions about their
retirement funds. This course will emphasize the structure and functioning of mutual funds involving risks and
benefits.
Prerequisites: ECO 1 12 or consent of instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 3 0
Time: I
Room: Library 1
ED⬠375-A
lnstructoc Gretchen lrvine
The student will demonstrate knowledge of a developmental kindergarten philosophy through the study and
utilization of a variety of techniques and resources for
teaching kindergarten. Field work in a kindergarten
classroom will occur during class meetings. Authentic
assessment techniques will be utilized in class for student
evaluation. This is a onehalf credit course.
Prerequisite: PPS T
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Library 17
EDU 388-A
Instructor: Mildred Mueller
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication
techniques and of the major minority groups in Minnesota
for the development of interpemnal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations. Open to
all. This is a onehalf credit course. P/N grading only.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1 (T, Th, & alternate Fridays)
Room: Music 23
EDU 491-A
lnstructoc Susan O'Connor
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus on-campus seminar.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses for Special Education
minor or consent of instructor. Students planning to take
this course should consult with the Special Education
Coordinator about a placement prior to registering for the
course.)
Maximum Enrollment: 9 (This course involves fieldwork
supen/ision for the faculty member.)
Time: I
Room: Library 4
ENC 282-A
Instructors: Ronald Palosaari/Bruce Reichenbach
In this course we will identify what virtue is, inquire
about how one becomes virtuous, and explore some of
the major virtues - like compassion, honesty, prudence,
justice, and love - through classical and contemporary
literature. The goal is to provide opportunity for you to
think about your character and its development, to
enable you to ask about the relation between character
and moral actions, and to probe your curiosity by
considering possible tensions between the virtues, as
found in life situations.
The course is built around the question of values, in
particular, the issue of virtue (qualities of moral character). A broad list of virtues will be considered, including
the classical Christian virtues of faith, hope, and love. We
will look at what these virtues are, at their relationship to
each other, evaluate possible conflicts between them, and
see how they play out in life situations, both in literature
and (through the journals) in students' lives.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 3
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Old Main 10
ENC 282-B/482-B
lnstructoc Joan Cn'ffin
Although generally relegated to separate sections in
bookstores or to children's bookshelves, fantasy, as J.R.R.
Tolkien argues, is "not a lower but a higher form of Art,
indeed the most nearly pure form, and so (when
achieved) the most potent."
This course will study 20th century examples of fantasy,
looking for their roots in folktale, myth, epic and romance. At times the course will pair medieval and
modern works of the fantastic imagination (for instance,
"The Mabinogion" and "Evangeline Walton" or
"Beowulf" and 'The Hobbit"). We will attempt to define
the genre of fantasy by discussing essays by C.S. Lewis,
Tolkien, Ursula LeGuin, and Madelein L'Engle, as well as
considering relevant theories of myth and folktale by
Joseph Campbell, Axel Olrik, Lord Raglan, and others.
Students taking the course for lower division credit will
be asked to write several short papers. In addition to
writing several microthemes, ENG 482 students should
be prepared to write a substantial paper on the works of
a writer with whom they already are familiar.
Prerequisites: 2 8 2 - none (ENG 1 1 1 recommended);
482 - ENC 245 required
Distribution: Literature
Maximum Enrollment: 2 5
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 100
FRE 111-A
lnstructoc Pary Pezechkian
This course is for students with no previous background
in French. It aims to develop basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing as tools for communication in French. Through conversations, classroom
practice and readings, this course focuses on the use of
language in everyday contexts and works toward the
discovery of a French culture and way of life. Five
meetings per week. Evaluation will be based on class
participation, daily assignments, quizzes and exams.
Distribution: Modern Languages
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2
Maximum Enrollment: 2 5
Time: I/
Room: Old Main 23
French
FRE 243-A
Instructor: Ruth Aaskov
What is the attraction of French literature for the nonFrench reader? What major French writers have portrayed diverse non-Western cultures and social strata in
their literary works? What can we discover about
ourselves and other cultures in learning how to read,
analyze, and communicate our findings through literature? With these questions in mind we will read and
analyze 8-10 shorter French literary works available to us
in English translation.
What will we be studying? The legend of St. Julien
presented in Middle Ages style by Flaubert, examples of
the Renaissance search for new worlds found in Rabelais,
a bit of Descartes autobiography. We will travel the
world with Voltaire's "Candide," explore social themes
of a 19th century nouvelle, and read 20th century authors
like Gide, Malraux, Camus, St. Exupery, and Duras with
their multi-cultural connections. We will sample one
piece of francophone literature from West Africa,
reflecting the struggle between indigenous and Western
culture. At mid-point you will choose another short work
for personal study, comparative analysis and presentation for the class.
Assessment in such a course will be ongoing, based on
individual and group response to the many activities in the
course. Timely reading of assigned texts, analyses, discussion preparations, short quizzes, and cultural discoveries
will enable you to undertake successfully your independent
study project and further enrich the whole class.
This literature course for the non-literature major is
intended to help you in further free reading, in your
critical thinking about other cultures, and in communica-
French
tion with people of cultural backgrounds other than your
own, including non-Western ones.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor
Distribution: Literature
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 27
HPE 1 16-A
lnstructoc Richard Borstad
This course is designed to prepare future teachers for their
role in the School Health Program. Emphasis is placed on
the prevention of childhood health problems, and the
promotion of well-being. This is a onehalf credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Melby Hall 202 (T, Th, & alternate Fridays - 7/3,
1/5, 1/70, 1/12, 1/73, 7/17, 7/79, 7/24)
HPE 232-A
lnstructoc Carol Enke
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American heritage and international folk dances. The majority
of the course grade is based on participation in class
activities, a teaching assignment, and a written test. This
is a one-half credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 7 6
Time: I
Room: Melby Gym (T, Th & alternate Fridays - 7/3, 7/5,
7/10, 1/72, 1/73, 1/17, 1/79, 1/24)
Health and Physical Education
HPE 250-A
lnstructoc Lisa Broek
Making Connections is designed for students who are
interested in learning about contemporary health issues
and applying this knowledge to their personal lives and
the lives of their peers. This course provides a wellness
model foundation for educating self and others about
personal health issues. Course topics include wellness
programming issues (i.e. HIV/AIDS, substance use,
meditation), communication skills, multicultural issues,
and decision-making skills. Students will examine
strategies which promote a healthier campus environment.
The course utilizes many interactive experiences combined
with lecture and group discussion. Classroom activities
allow students to practice and demonstrate skills taught
during the course. Students have the opportunity to assess
their own personal level of health. Evaluations include an
objective test, journal entries, and a group project.
This course will be useful to students who are interested
in impacting their campus environment as well as those
who desire learning practical skills such as negotiation,
group facilitation, and program development. Opportunities exist for students who successfully complete this
course to work as Peer Helpers with The Center for
Counseling and Health Promotion.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main I 1
(lanuary 3- 1 9, 1 995)
HPE 455-A
Instructor: loyce Pfaff
Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor
interested in the art and practice of sailboat cruising. The
course will take the participant to a competent level of
sailboat handling (anchoring, mooring, helming, and
crewing). The student will live aboard a 43 to 46 foot
fixed keel sailboat with five to six other people and will
function as an active crew member. Actual on-thewater
instruction will be the major part of the course. Sailing
will include cruises to the various islands and cays in the
British and American Virgin Islands. Snorkeling and
windsurfing will be available on an optional basis. Some
classes will be held in December prior to leaving for the
Virgin Islands in January.
The course cost is $2,700, which includes airfare, for
Augsburg day students and qualifying 4-1-4 students.
Others will have to pay regular Interim tuition in order to
receive academic credit.
Prerequisite: Permission from loyce Pfaff of the Health and
Physical Education Department (6 12) 3 30- 124 7.
Distribution: Lifetime Sports; also one course credit.
Graduation Level Skill: Lifetime Sports
HPE 470-A
Instructor: A1 Kloppen
This course will focus on developing a philosophy
toward sports officiating. Students will acquire a knowledge of: procedures in umpire certification,rules of slow
pitch softball (Federation),rules of fast pitch softball
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(Federation), the mechanics of proper position in umpiring one and two umpire systems, and procedures in
securing assignments. Students will apply knowledge in
practical game type experiences. There will be a written
evaluation and quizzes on rules and mechanics of
umpiring softball. This is a onehalf credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Melby 1 19 (T, Th, & alternate Fridays - 1/3, 1/5,
1/70, 1/12, 1/13, 1/17, 1/19, 1/24)
HPE 475-A
lnstructor: Paul Kriegler
Emphasis placed on preventing injuries. Treatment of
common athletic injuries. Practical experience in taping
and training room procedures. This is a one-half credit
course.
Prerequisite: BIO 103
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Melby Hall 119 (M, W & alternate Fridays - 1/4, 1/6,
1/9, 1/11, 1/16, 1/18, 1/20, 1/23 1/25 - 9 meetings)
HPE 477-A
lnstructor: Brian Ammann
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching
basketball. Exams, on-the-floor coaching techniques, and
a scouting report will be the methods of evaluation.
This is a one-half credit course.
Health and Physical Education
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Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Melby 202 (T, Th, & alternate Fridays - 1/3, 1/5,
1/6, 7/10, 1/12, 1/17, 1/19, 1/24)
HPE 483-A
lnstructoc Marilyn Florian
This course deals with the theory, technique, and
administrative aspects of coaching volleyball. A small
part of the grade will be based .on completed assignments; the major portion of the grade will be based on
tests. This is a onehalf credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Melby 119 (M, W, & alternate Fridays - 1/4, 1/6,
1/9, 1/11, 1/16, 1/18, 1/20, 1/23, 1/25)
HPE 487-A
Instructor /eff Swenson
The Coaching of Wrestling course is designed for
individuals who aspire to become wrestling coaches at
the elementary, junior high, high school, or college level.
Philosophies, techniques, strategies, nutrition and weight
control, weight training, mental toughness training, and
complete organization of program will be covered. This is
a one-half credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Melby 202 (M, W & alternate Fridays - 1/4, 1/6,
1/9, 1/11, 1/16, 1/18, 1/20, 1/23, 1/25)
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HIS 244-A
lnstructoc Bill Green
Why did Minnesota territorial legislators extend civil
rights to one racial minority but not to other racial
minorities? How did anti-catholicism stratify the white
immigrant community? Why did Minnesota show
tolerance to its black residents, as the state experienced
ultra-nationalism, labor tension and xenophobia? These
questions, and others, will be addressed in this course.
Through lectures, class discussions, and field research, we
will examine civil rights in Minnesota from 1848-1920, as it
relates to race, class and ethnicity. Evaluations will come
from classroom discussion, a research paper, and a test.
Distribution: History/Philosophy
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Music 24
TOPICS
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THECML WARERA
HIS 33 1-A
lnstructoc Chris Kimball
Many people believe that the Civil War was the most
important event in the history of the United States, one
that transformed the nature of American society. Put
more broadly, the years between the mid-1840s and the
late 1870s saw questions about such fundamental
principles as slavery and freedom resolved; others,
however, continue to trouble us to this day. This course,
then, offers a survey of the causes, issues, and consequences of the nation's bloodiest conflict. Topics to be
considered include slavery and anti-slavery, Manifest
Destiny, the growing sectional conflict, the origins of the
Republican Party, the clash of arms, the changing role of
women, popular religion, the transition from slave to.free
History
labor in the South, and post-slavery race relations.
The course will include lectures, discussions, a variety of
primary and secondary readings, and films. Grading will
be based on participation, several short writing assignments, a mid-term, and a final.
Prerequisites: One history course or consent of instructor
Distribution: History/Philosophy
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 13
HIS 495-A
Instructor: Don Gustafson
The seminar is meant to be a capstone for the history
major. Participants will be asked to utilize their historical
training in dealing with some of the philosophical
questions of the discipline of history, to develop and
expand certain research skills, and to contribute to the
historical development of each other by careful evaluation of oral and written presentations.
Prerequisites: Senior History Major
Graduation Level Skill: Speaking; Writing
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Time: I
Room: Old Main 16
HON 40 1 -A
lnstructoc Larry Crockett
The focus of the course will be Southwestern Christian
history, with a special consideration of Hispanic Christianity, ranging from traditional Roman Catholicism to
evangelical and charismatic expressions. The course will
consider the Spanish roots of Latin Roman Catholicism
and the transplanting of those roots into Southwestern
North American soil. Next, we will consider Native
American influences which came to be ingredients in this
transplanted faith. Last, we will survey new expressions
of Hispanic Christian faith, notably the evangelical and
charismatic movements which have become important in
recent years. A highlight of the course will be a 12-day
trip to the southwest United States and northern Mexico.
ranging from San Antonio to northern Mexico to San
Diego. Estimated travel expense: $1,300
Evaluation: I) mid-term exam prior to departure; 2) journal
of experiences in southwest U.S. and northern Mexico;
3) final paper.
Prerequisites: Honors student or permission of instructor,
preference to seniors
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Foss 42
INS 21 1-A
Instructor loan Kunz
Do you enjoy talking about science and technical topics,
but just can't find an audience? We'd love to listen!
Through a series of four oral assignments, you will have
the opportunity to talk science to your fellow scientists,
improve on your oral presentation skills in a variety of
formats, learn to effectively organize a speech, prepare
visual aids, and listen to and learn about other science
topics and science policy from your fellow scientists.
Prerequisite: One year of an introductov science course
Graduation Level Skill: Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Time: I
Room: Science 3 1 9
Interdisciplinary
INS 298-A
Instructors: Carry Hesser, Lois Olson, Mary True
Learn from your experience. Discover new ways to learn
about organizations, comrnunities, and yourself by
working/serving, observing, collaborating, and reflecting
on your own experiences.
The externship is a modified internship consisting of a
half-time placement and participation in a seminar that
meets twice a week. Each student will be assisted in the
process of securing an unpaid placement where s/he can
explore the world of work and/or service, obtaining the
valuable experience you need for the future you want.
The course is designed to achieve two major objectives:
1) to give you first-hand experience in working with
professionals and making connections between your
experiences and your Augsburg education; and 2) to
increase your ability to learn about organizations, the
community, and yourself from your own experiences.
Each participant will observe and work approximately 20
hours per week in a placement which matches his or her
interests. The seminar will meet twice a week for two
hours (T, Th - 1:30-3:30 p.m.). Evaluation will be based
upon the overall quality of participation, completion of
learning exercises, supervisor assessment, journals, and
seminar participation.
The course is offered on a P/N basis only.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructors and placement
secured by lanuary 3, 7 995.
Distribution: Urban Concerns
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Time: I1 (T, Th - 1:30-3:30 p.m.)
Room: MP 10 1
Interdisciplinary
LIN 290-A
Instructor: Don Steinmetz
Is our ability to use language acquired by learning, or is it
present from birth? What do all languages have in
common despite their obvious differences? How can
learning a foreign language be so frustrating for
adults, while young children learning their native
language seem to be having fun? Questions such as
these have fascinated people throughout history, and
recent developments in linguistics have begun to
provide some credible answers. The purpose of this
course is to survey the most remarkable findings in
this area and engage in some principled speculation as
to what they mean. This course is open to all students
with a healthy curiosity about language. No other
prerequisite.
There will be two tests and a short paper for class
presentation.
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 7 1
MIS 376-A
lnstructoc Kathy Schwalbe
This course develops practical project management skills
by combining theories, techniques, work-group skills,
and computer tools. Students will participate in numerous in-class activities to determine projects to be done
during class, estimate required resources, motivate
people to successfully complete projects, use project
management software to track progress and develop
alternatives, etc. Evaluation will consist of individual and
linguistics/Management Information Sptemr
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team presentations, participation, and a final exam.
Prerequisites: ACC 22 1, BUS 242, and MIS 175 or MIS 370
Graduation Level Skill: Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Foss Center 2 1
MAT 173-A
lnstructor: Ken Kaminsky
Learn how to determine the monthly payments on a
house or car. Find out how much you need to be socking
away now to have a million when you retire. Learn how
annuities, perpetuities and life insurance work, and more.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Croup 3 or higher
Distribution: Math/Physics
Graduation Level Skill: Quantitative Reasoning
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 2 7 3
MAT 253-A
lnstructor: Bev Durkee
Our objectives are the exploration of this new geometry of
fractals, its rules, its visuals,
how it reveals the beauty of
mathematics, how to create
images of such complex forms
and experience it as a form of
artistic expression via computer
graphics. The class will observe the pattern of selfsimilarity and consider the transformations used to
construct fractals such as this fern and the existence of
self-similarity regardless of the power of magnification
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used in examining it. The class will also consider the well
known Mandelbrot set and Julia sets in color and in
threedimensional rendition.
Class lectures will provide introduction to the mathematics, and computer programs will provide students with
the opportunity to construct their own visuals.
Students will be tested on the mathematics through a
midterm and final exam. Students will create a portfolio
of visuals similar to the one above and from pieces of the
Mandelbrot or Julia sets which display the mathematical
character of those visuals. Finally students will keep a
journal noting their reflections on the interconnections
between mathematics and the artistic creations being
studied or created.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Croup 3 or higher
Distribution: Math/Physics
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Science I I2
SOUNDSAND SIGHTS OF EUROPE
(UMAIE COURSE)
MUS I 79-A
lnstructoc Robert Karlen/Roberta Metzler
Much of American history and culture is derived from
that of England and continental Europe, particularly such
cities as London, Paris, and Amsterdam.
This course provides an opportunity to visit and experience important cultural centers that provided the impetus
for development of cultural life in the New World.
Students gain an appreciation for the role of art and music
in the history of England, France, and the Netherlands.
Evaluation is based on full participation in all course
Music
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related group activities, a daily journal, artlmusic critique
sheets, and exams over material covered. No prerequisites,
and no previous experience in art or music is required.
Fee: $2,945 includes all air and surface travel, hotel
accommodations, continental breakfast daily, four group
meals, and tickets to five cultural performances.
Registration for this interim must be made before
November 10 at the International Programs Office, 620
22nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Phone: 3301655. Offered on a PIN basis only.
Distribution: Art/Music
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 30
SURVEYOF ROCKHISTORY
AND MUSICAL
STYLE 1951-1971
MUS 204-A
Instructor: 0.Nicholas Raths
An introduction to the fundamentals of music and
musicology as they occur within the context of rock's
inception (1950s) and maturation (1960s) periods. This
course will examine the historical background, musical
content, and methods of selected artists and their work.
Evaluation will be based on class participation, a comprehensive term paper, exam, and a group performance
project. For non-music majors.
Distribution: Art/Music
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 3 0
Time: I1
Room: Music 3
NOR 1 I I-A
lnstructor: Frankie Shackelford
This course is for students with no previous background
in Norwegian. It aims to develop basic skills in speaking,
listening, reading, and writing as tools for communication and for understanding Norwegian culture. Classroom practice focuses on both presentation of vocabulary
and structures and the use of the language in everyday
contexts. Evaluation will be based on participation, daily
assignments, quizzes, and a final exam.
Distribution: Modern Languages
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 23
PHI 295-A
lnstructor: Mark Fuehrer
The purpose of this course is to study the nature of selfdeception as it occurs in human behaviour. Self-deception, absurdity, bad judgment, etc., are some of the
concepts explored in the course. The procedure of the
course will consist of a close analysis of selected texts and
seminar style discussions of topics. Students will be
asked to take an objective mid-term and final in combination with several essay assignments. Grading will be
traditional and follow the college's guidelines. There are
no requirements for the course, but one prior course in
philosophy would be helpful.
Maximum Enrollment: 3 0
Time: I
Room: Old Main 22
PHY 151-A
lnstructoc Jeff Johnson
Spreadsheets (e.g., Lotus 123) have been used extensively
in business for years. However, it is also possible to use
spreadsheets to solve physics problems without using
high-powered mathematics. Spreadsheets allow the
student who is not an expert in mathematics to experience physics on a more intuitive level. We will use Lotus
123 to solve problems in a wide variety of physics areas
including planetary and projectile motion. Some of the
problems investigated might be in areas other than
physics. Grading will be based on spreadsheet projects,
homework, and a final exam.
Prerequisite: Math Placement Croup 3
Distribution: Mathematics/Physics
Graduation Level Skill: Quantitative Reasoning
Maximum Enrollment: 2 0
Time: I
Room: Science 3 0
PHY 325-A
lnstructoc Mark Engebretson
From the realm of subatomic particles to the manufacture
of recording tape and computer chips, the study and
manipulation of matter often demands the nearly total
absence of the atmosphere in which we live and breathe.
This is the realm of high vacuum, without which most of
what we know as modern high technology would be
impossible. This course will acquaint the student with the
tools and techniques employed to produce, control, and
monitor high vacuum environments, and allow students
to use these to study the behavior of gases and surfaces
under these conditions. Experiments will make use of a
variety of chambers, pumps, and gauges as well as a
quadrupole mass spectrometer. Considerable emphasis
will be placed on laboratory experiences and scientific
communication; only one third of the class time will be
used for formal lectures and discussion. Grades will be
determined on the basis of weekly evaluation of laboratory
notebooks, oral and poster presentations, and two exams.
Prerequisites: PHY 12 1, 122, 245 (or equivalent), and MAT
124, 125, 224 (or 145, 146, 245)
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Time: I1
Room: Science 3 0
POL 140-A
Instructor Andrew Aoki
This course requires students to struggle with questions of social justice in America. Students will
develop and defend their own standards of social
justice, and use those standards to assess conditions
in urban America. To pass this course, students must
engage in a substantial exchange of ideas with fellow
classmates in class discussions.
The course has two goals: to develop student thinking
about social justice, including greater awareness of
conflicts between justice and other values; and to increase
student ability to understand urban problems as issues of
justice and other central values.
Evaluation will be based on participation in discussion
and other class activities, on two short ( 4 6 pp.) papers,
and on a final exam.
Distribution: Economics/Political Science
liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 29
Political Science
AND
PUBLIC
POLICY
POL 220-A
POL 320-A
lnstructoc William Morris
This course will examine the impact of the American
plitical system upon public policy making in the United
Slnles. Thrw lopics of major plicy i m p r t a i l c ~will Lx.
sel~ttulfor examination in the. way they alp a d d r m d by
partiailar polilical practics and/or institutions. The class
will evaluate the options available to policy-makers in light
tion available
of the scholarly literature and oll~erinf~~ma
on eiicli s1113jwl.I! will tIie11~SSC'SSthe interplay belwwn
these c h d c s and their hndling by the politicat system.
Close attention will be givm to a n ~xploralionof the elhical
sihiation and dilemmas of decision-makingin politics.
As part of the course, students will submit written
analyses and evaluations of the success and/or failure of
the policy-making process in acldressing thae problems.
'Thme, plus additional articles and portions of books from
the social sciences, will serve as a basis for class discussion. The papers, a iust on the assigned readings outlining the policy-making process in the United States, and
class participation will detcnnine final grades.
Students taking the course for Lower Division credit will
bc expeckl lo complete p a p a on two of the tl~reepolicy
issui-3 a d d r e s d in [he course. Those taking the course for
upper division credit mttst complete an additional p p e r
on a policy issue of their choice covered in class.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed at least one
lower division social science class.
Distribution: Economics/Political Science
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Foss 20
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POL 268-A
POL 468-A
lnstructoc Mary Ellen Lundsten
In these classes we will investigate the major political
issues facing citizens and policy-makers in Middle East
countries today.
We will analyze Islamic tradition as it has shaped social
values and provided a reservoir for political protest in
the 1990s. Country studies on Egypt, Iran, Syria, Israel/
Palestine, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia will be used to study
how modernization has given rise to new conflict patterns
and today's Islamic political movements. We will consider
the prospects for improved human rights and democratic
participation. Several featurelength films dramatizing
political conflicts in the f id die East will be shown.
Two textbooks will be used for the course as well as a
variety of specialized country studies. Each student will
prepare comments on political themes, read and critique a
selection from the course booklist, and write a final essay
analyzing political aspects of two countries in the Middle
East. Students taking the 268 level will have fewer analytic
requirements in their presentations and essays.
Prerequisites: one lnlernational Relations course or permission of instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Music 22
POL 342-A
lnstructoc Peter Przytula
Effects of mass communications on individual behavior;
the uses and control of mass media for political and social
purposes including a study of censorship, newsmaking,
entertainment and public affairs programming.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing or consent of the
instructor
Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 27
PSY 105-A
lnstructoc Grace Dyrud
An introduction to the methods and approaches used in
psychology for the purpose of understanding behavior.
Applications of psychological concepts to everyday
situations are emphasized.
Distribution: Psychology/Sociology
Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: 11
Room: Murphy Place I I I
PSY 340-A
lnstructoc Norm Ferguson
This course will explore concepts of self from psychological, cultural, and theological perspectives. A variety of
myths and symbols will be examined to gain knowledge
about how they function as representations of the "self."
The objective of the course is to gain a deeper understanding of one's self and of how conceptualizations of
"self" are molded by a variety of social, cultural, and
historical influences. The content of the course will
Psychology
include topics such as: the impact of science on myth; the
mythologies of romantic love, war, and peace; the
process of individuation; and metaphors of psychological
transformation.
Class time will be devoted mainly to the discussion of
assigned readings. Students will be expected to be
prepared for class by doing the readings and to be
actively involved in the class discussions. Students will
be given some of the responsibility for leading discussions. Evaluation will be based on class participation and
four or five short (600-900 word) papers.
Prerequisites: PSY 102 or 105
Maximum Enrollment: 1 6
Time: I
Room: Foss Center 43
PSY 370-A
lnstructoc Duane Johnson
Inquiry into the nature and presence of idealism in the
life of the adolescent person. Theoretical bases for such
idealism will be considered. Idealism directed toward
other persons and society will be the main focus.
This course will be conducted as a seminar with a high
level of student contribution and participation. Attendance at each class session is required. Procedures will
include class discussion, frequent short papers, and
frequent oral reports. Typewriting or equivalent word
processing will be required.
As background for the course, students are required to
read "The Call of Service: A Witness to Idealism" by
Robert Coles before the start of the Interim. This book
will be available in the Augsburg Bookstore in early
October. An additional text will be required and library
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reference work will be a part of the course process. This
course is offered only on PIN basis.
Prerequisites: PSY 102 or PSY I05
Maximum Enrollment: I5
Time: I
Room: Old Main 25
REL 330-A
lnstructoc Philip Quanbeck I1
This course will approach parts of the New Testament
from the perspective of the social world. It will examine
the world of cultural conflict, accommodation and
change and determine how that shaped the New Testament message and how the church responded to the
challenge. Topics will include concepts of cultural
anthropology such as honor and shame, the social
structures of the family and the city in the Graeco-Roman
world. Social status will be addressed in the ways it
affected women, men, free persons and slaves.
Special attention will be paid to the relation between
early Christianity and Judaism. In the New Testament
there will be particular focus on LukeActs, the Letters of
Paul (Romans and 1Corinthians) and First Peter.
Evaluation will be by exam and a research paper.
Prerequisites: REL I I I or REL 22 1
Distribution: Religion (only one Interim course may be used
to meet religion requirements)
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith I
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 25
Religion
REL 3 4 1-A
lnstructor: Brad Holt
The course will help students think knowledgeably and
critically about the intersections of health and religion.
The content will include a study of biblical roots, historical influences in church and medicine, and contemporary
trends. The relationship of scientific technology, alternative medicine, prayer and sacraments will be considered.
Evaluation will be on the basis of a class presentation and
paper, spot quizzes, and one test.
Prerequisites: REL 1 1 1 or 22 1
Distribution: Religion (only one Interim course may be used
to meet religion requirements)
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: /I
Room: Old Main 16
REL 343-A
lnstructor: Cathy Paulsen
Marriage has been described in terms of a free fall, a
decision that we often make with a portion of our brain
and all of our heart. This course will take nothing from
the heart, whether you are married or not. It will,
however, increase your certainty and the possibility for
meaning and intimacy in your life with a partner. In the
context of Christian teachings, many theories will be
studied, with particular attention given to the work of
C.G. Jung, and will be applied to the marital relationship
primarily, and to the family secondarily.
There will be lectures, discussions, and visiting resource
persons. Evaluation will be based on class participation,
one paper, and two tests.
Prerequisites: REL 1 1 1 or REL 22 1 or permission of instructor
Distribution: Religion (only one lnterim course may be used
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to meet religion requirements)
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Music 24
REL 345-A
lnstructoc Eugene Skibbe
The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in
the world. We will not only examine the Lutheran Church
as it is at the present time, but also study its origin in the
16th century, its development over about 450 years, and its
cultural influence. An anthology, which includes several
monographs and the professor's lectures, will be used.
Some important readings will be done from the reserved
shelf of the library. Lecture and class discussion will deal
with examples of Lutheran witness to the Gospel in art,
music, philosophy, sociology, and theology. Requirements include four exams.
Prerequisites: Religion 1 7 1 or 22 1 .
Distribution: Religion (only one Interim course may be used
to meet religion requirements)
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 18
REL 386-A
lnstructoc Bev Stratton
How does the Bible talk about creation? How does the
Adam & Eve story affect our lives today? What were
families like in Bible times? Were ancient problems
similar to our own? What does the Bible say? What does
it mean? What values does it portray and promote? This
course addresses these and other questions by exploring
how scholars read and speak about the book of Genesis.
Evaluation is based on quizzes, three speaking assignments, and a project or short paper.
Prerequisites: REL 1 1 1 or REL 221
Distribution: Religion (only one Interim course may be used
to meet religion requirements)
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith I or 3
Graduation Level Skill: Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 2 12
S WK 23 0-A
lnstructoc Vincent Peters
This course, taught in January, is a three week intensive
course of study and travel that offers a transnational
perspective of non-violent social change and development.
It explores non-violent alternatives to the global arms
buildup, which contributes to the world-wide problems of
poverty, environmental depletion and oppression of
powerless and disenfranchised segments of society.
The overall cost of approximately $2,795 covers full
room, board, group travel to Norway and a trip to
Lillehammer. For more information call Kathy Lutfi,
Center for Global Education at 330-1655.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 2
SWK 257-A
lnstructoc Mary Lou Williams
Experiential learning occurs as students volunteer 80
hours in a services agency or institution which students
select. The placement must be approved by course
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faculty and supervised by agency staff. In the context of
this volunteer experience students have opportunity to
interact with human service professionals, clients, and
communities of diverse culturelethnic heritage and
special concerns (age, socio-economicstatus, lifestyles,
developmental/physical abilities, gender, etc.). The
course is designed to help students learn about themselves in relation to a possible major or future career in
the human services.
The threehour weekly seminar is devoted to discussions
which assist students in integrating agency experiences and
readings which explore the historical development of social
welfare as an institution and the nature and value system of
social work as a profession. Students will also examine and
critique the manner in which social, economic, and political
structures impact diverse groups in society. Students will
focus on their own responsibilities in society, as well as
examine their personal value system in relation to special
concerns, such as poverty and the "isms".
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 3 0
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 1 1 7
SWK 3 1 5 - A
Instructor Blanca-Rosa Egas
This course will focus on health care, environmental
concerns, and peace issues. With visits to health facilities
in hospitals and clinics, interviews with professional and
folk (indigenous) health practitioners, and presentations
by personnel "outside the system" we learn about Costa
Rica's holistic health care and social services. Students
will gain an understanding of the attitudes, values, and
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Work
practices concerning health and population matters
within the society. The assessment of Costa Rica's historic
and current worth provides a creative perspective, a
positive attitude and a better understanding of Latinos in
the USA.
Evaluation: students are evaluated in course participation, several reflection papers and a final examination.
Grading: Letter grade or P/N. The fee of $2,995 includes
all air and surface travel, accommodations, breakfast
daily, and five group dinners.
This is a UMAIE course to be co-taught with Dr. Don
Irish, Hamline Professor Emeritus.
Prerequisites: Basic Spanish
Maximum Enrollment: 30
SWK 466-A (full course)
S WK 466-6 (0.5 course)
Instructor: Maria Brown
This is a continuation of Field Work I1 - educationallyfocused field placement in a social service agency.
Students will spend 15 hours (one half course) or 30
hours (full course) per week in field placement, plus one
hour per week in a faculty-facilitated supportive seminar
held on campus. Evaluations will be made in writing by
the field instructor using previously developed contract
and social work evaluation forms.
Prerequisite: SWK 462 (Field Work 11)
Maximum Enrollment: Open enrollment for senior social
work students
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 1 0 1
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SPA 2 4 8 - A
Instructor: Roman Soto
An introduction to the main cultural issues that characterize contemporary Spanish and Latin-American
societies as they have been portrayed in the work of such
filmmakers as Luis Bunuel, Carlos Saura, Miguel Littin
and Maria Luisa Bemberg, among others. Parallel to a
brief discussion on the aesthetic aspects raised by these
authors, the course advances in two directions: A
"horizontal" one, focused on the main themes - political
and social conflicts, sexism, race, ethnicity, religion,
language, exile or immigration - explored in each film,
and a "vertical" one, attempting to describe the variations in the treahnent of these themes among the films
included in it. The films are in Spanish with English
subtitles and all the class work is in English. The evaluation is based on attendance and participation and a short
term paper.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 18
SPC 3 2 9 - A
lnstructoc David Lapakko
This course explores both the problems and the potential
of communication between persons of different cultural
groups. Students examine Western and non-Western
cultural rules, values, assumptions, and stereotypes and
how they affect the transmission of verbal and nonverbal messages. The course stresses both a general
theoretical understanding of the dynamics of cross-
Spani~h/Speech,Communication, Theatre
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SOC 27 7-A
lnstructoc Cordon Nelson
This course will examine the extent to which the experience of community is possible in the context of the
metropolitan situation. The course will focus on the Twin
Cities Metropolitan Area, and a project in which each
member of the class does on-site observation in a
particular locale within the metropolitan area will be a
requirement of the course. Class participation and a final
examination will also be basis for evaluating performance
in the course.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 2 5
Time: I
Room: Music 2 3
SOC 265-A
Instructoc lerry Cerasimo
The dimensions of racial and minority group relations.
Major attention is focused upon prejudice, racism, and
the role of self-understanding. (P/N grading only)
Distribution: Urban/Women/Minority Studies
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness I
Maximum Enrollment: 2 0
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 2 9
Sociology
cultural interaction as well as specific knowledge of how
these principles relate to particular cultural groups.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Foss 42
SPC 347-A
lnstructoc Deborah Bart
A video production course which integrates lecture and
criticism with hands-on video experience. This course
addresses non-fiction subject areas. Students will view
several documentaries in class and will work in production teams to produce short documentaries of their own.
Additional time will be required for editing.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Foss 175
UMAIE
Augsburg is part of a consortium called UMAIE, Upper
Midwest Association for Intercultural Education, which
offers overseas learning experiences during the Interim.
Further information about the following courses can be
obtained from Kathleen Lutfi at the International
Programs Office, 620 22nd Avenue S. (330-1655) or from
the Interim Office (330-1025).Registration for these
Interims ends November 11,1994. These courses are
offered on a P/N basis only and generally carry a lower
division number.
Australia's Business Climate
British Women Writers: Writings, Lives and Contexts
Castles, Cathedrals, and Museums: Architecture of Eastern
Europe and Bavaria
Coral Reefs in the Philippines and Hawaii
Costa Rica: A Study of Holistic Health, Environment, and Peace
English School and Family: Focus on Literacy
Europe and the Rise of Modern Science
German and Austrian Culture and Language: Vienna,
Munich, and Berlin
The Greek Experience
Hawaii: Multi-Ethnic Communication in Organizational
Settings
Heroes and Masterpieces
2000 Years in Trier: Intermediate German Language and
Culture in Germany
Ireland: Inside and Outside
From Istanbul to Athens: Theology and Art In Turkey and
Greece
Law in London
Museums, Music, and Monuments in the Great Cities of
Europe
Natural Histoy of Ecuador: Galapagos, Highlands, Amazon
The Natural History of Tanzania - East Africa
Sounds and Sights of Europe
South Africa: From White Domination to Majority Rule
Theatre in Britain
This is New Zealand
Women in Development: An African lnquiy
These courses are offered by institutions or groups not
connected with Augsburg College, but have been
approved for credit by the College. Most carry a tuition
cost plus other expenses which are the responsibility of
the student. They are offered only on a PIN basis. Fuller
descriptions and details for registering are available in
the Interim Office.
OUTWARD
BOUND
HPE 2 12-A
Check for information in the Interim Office on dog
sledding and snowshoeing on the Minnesota-Canadian
border or for white-water canoeing and desert camping
on the Rio Grande in the December 27 through January
26 period. There is a cost of approximately $1,275 (the
Outward Bound organization has some scholarships
available).
Academic Seminars
POL 3 98-A
GLOBAL
VILLAGE:
WORLD
POLITICS
AND
ECONOMICS
(JANUARY
2- 14, 1995)
POL 398-8
Other Courses
I
POL 398-C
The Washington Center offers a choice of topics during
the first two weeks of the seminar program. During the
last week one seminar is offered. Augsburg students
must register for all three weeks of the program in order
to receive academic credit and to receive a stipend from
the College covering registration and tuition costs.
Credit is available from the Political Science Department
for this program. The course is a passlfail course based
on participation in program activities including site
visits, small group seminars, and journals.
For information brochures and registration forms ask in
Memorial Hall 113 or call #1320. For further information
about the program see Prof. Hedblom in Memorial Hall
#I17 or call #1197. A limited number of stipends are
available to cover registration and tuition costs based on
priority in registration through Prof. Hedblom's office.
The following activities are available to students during
Interim and students may register for these classes as
well as for a regular course. These activities do not carry
course credit, but do meet the lifetime sports requirement
for graduation.
HPE 002-K
lnstructoc Wayne Niles
This class is designed to instruct students in the basic
techniques for self defense, using the hands and feet.
Other Courses/Lifetime Sports
I
Based on and taught by experienced instructors i n the art
of American style Tae Kwon Do. Fee of $60.
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Graduation Level Skill: Lifetime Sports
Maximum Enrollment: Unlimited
Time: 12:OO-2:00 p.m. MI W, F,
Room: Melby Gym
HPE 002-A (Section A)
lnstructor: Ed Saugestad
Grading: P/N only
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Graduation Level Skill: Lifetime Sports
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I M, W, Fall term (8-1 0:00 a.m.)
Room: Melby, weight room
HPE 002-6 (Section 6)
Instructor: Ed Saugestad
Grading: P/N only
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Graduation Level Skill: Lifetime Sports
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I M, W, Fall term (1 0- 12:OO p.m.)
Room: Melby, weight room
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE
Augsburg College Catalog
2006-2008
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College and
its curriculum. Although
information was current at
the time of publication, it is
subject to change without
notice. The written policies in
the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time
of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to
know the requirements and
academic policies in this
publication. If you have
questions about anything in
this catalog, consult
Academic Advising, a faculty
adviser, the dean of the
College, or the registrar. Key
offices are listed on page 8
for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published May 2006
www.augsburg.edu
Photos by Stephen Geffre
A Greeting
from the President
Stephen Geffre
A college catalog is a wonderful text,
full of detail and data that offer all of us a
map to our lives together as a college
community.
What has prompted you to study this
map of Augsburg College? If you’re already
enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder
of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will
be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg —
they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you
find in this map signposts of the progress
you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to believe that
you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for
the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an
Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find that they not only tell you about
the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in
the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our
College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not
only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to
share you own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is
enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action
and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in
a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking —
will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us
who await you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can
find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
Table of Contents
Academic Calendar – 4-7
Directory – 8
Introducing Augsburg – 9
Facts and Figures – 18
Undergraduate Admissions – 19
Day Program – 20
Weekend College – 21
Financing Your Education – 23
Student Life – 39
Academic Information – 53
Departments and Programs – 93
Includes majors, minors,
and course descriptions
College Information – 317
Board of Regents – 318
ELCA Program Unit for
Vocation and Education – 319
Faculty and Administration – 320
Faculty Emeriti – 339
Maps – 342, 343
Index – 345
4
2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND MPAS PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2006
Summer........................................Freshman registration
Sept. 3-5/Sun.-Tues. ....................New student orientation
Sept. 6/Wed. ................................Classes begin
Oct. 27/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 13-Dec. 1/Mon.-Fri. ............Registration for spring
Nov. 23/Thurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 27/Mon. ..............................Classes resume
Dec. 15/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 18-21/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2007
Jan. 16/Tues..................................Classes begin
Mar. 19/Mon. ...............................Mid-term break begins
Mar. 26/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Apr. 2-13/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall
Apr. 6/Fri. ....................................Easter break begins
Apr. 27/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 30-May 3/Mon.-Thurs. .......Final exams
May 5/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND MPAS PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2007
Sept. 5/Wed. .................................Classes begin
Oct. 26/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 22/Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 26/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Dec. 14/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 17-20/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2008
Jan. 14/Tues..................................Classes begin
Mar. 17/Mon. ...............................Mid-term/Easter break begins
Mar. 25/Tue. .................................Classes resume
Apr. 25/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 28-May 1/Mon.-Thurs. .......Final exams
May 3/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
5
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2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (EXCEPT MPAS AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2006
Class Weekends: Sept. 8-10, Sept. 22-24, Oct. 6-8, Oct. 20-22, Nov. 3-5, Nov. 17-19,
Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10 (WEC only)
Winter Term 2007
Class Weekends: Jan. 5-7 (MA Nursing and MSW only), Jan. 12-14, Jan. 26-28, Feb. 2-4,
Feb. 16-18, Feb. 23-25, Mar. 9-11, Mar. 23-25
Spring Term 2007
Class Weekends: Mar. 30-Apr. 1, Apr. 13-15, Apr. 27-29, May 11-13, May 18-20, Jun. 1-3,
Jun. 15-17, Jun. 22-23 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (EXCEPT MPAS AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2007
Class Weekends: Sept. 7-9, Sept. 21-23, Oct. 5-7, Oct. 19-21, Nov. 2-4, Nov. 16-18,
Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 7-9 (WEC only)
Winter Term 2008
Class Weekends: Jan. 4-5 (MA Nursing and MSW only), Jan. 11-13, Jan. 25-27, Feb. 1-3,
Feb. 15-17, Feb. 29-Mar. 2, Mar. 14-16, Mar. 28-30
Spring Term 2008
Class Weekends: Apr. 11-13, Apr. 25-27, May 9-11, May 16-18, May 30-Jun. 1, Jun. 6-8,
Jun. 20-22, Jun. 27-28 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
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DIRECTORY
Area Code
612
Access Center ..............................................................................................................330-1749
Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025
Academic Enrichment.................................................................................................330-1165
Academic Affairs .........................................................................................................330-1024
Undergraduate Admissions .........................................................................................330-1001
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-788-5678
Alumni Relations.........................................................................................................330-1178
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-260-6590
Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1249
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ...................................330-1053
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.....................................................................330-1148
College Pastor/Campus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion .............................................................................330-1707
Event and Classroom Services ....................................................................................330-1107
Development (financial gifts to the College) .............................................................338-0002
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center ......................................................................................................330-1046
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-458-1721
Facilities Management ................................................................................................330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ...........................330-1000
Fax ..................................................................................................................330-1649
Graduate Programs .....................................................................................................330-1150
Human Resources .......................................................................................................330-1058
Lost and Found ...........................................................................................................330-1000
Marketing and Communications ................................................................................330-1180
Parent and Family Relations .......................................................................................330-1525
President’s Office .........................................................................................................330-1212
Registrar ......................................................................................................................330-1036
Residence Life (Housing)............................................................................................330-1488
Rochester Program...............................................................................................507-288-2886
Student Activities and Orientation .............................................................................330-1111
Student Affairs.............................................................................................................330-1160
Student Government...................................................................................................330-1110
Summer Session ..........................................................................................................330-1046
TRIO/Student Support Services ..................................................................................330-1311
Weekend College ........................................................................................................330-1101
Mailing address:
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Website:
www.augsburg.edu
Introducing
Augsburg College
About Augsburg – 10
Weekend College – 12
Rochester Program – 13
Campus Location – 14
Facilities and Housing – 14
Associated Support
Organizations – 16
Policies – 17
Accreditation and
Memberships – 17
Facts and Figures – 18
10
ABOUT AUGSBURG
A
t Augsburg College, we believe that
the college experience should be a time of
exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is the
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Discovering your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg Core Curriculum — designed
to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens. Through
“Search for Meaning” courses, students
explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a
lifetime—writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a
few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—
or you can create your own major, either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 58 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while
a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
includes Augsburg College, the College of
St. Catherine, Hamline University,
Macalester College, and the University of
St. Thomas.
The Weekend College Program offers
19 majors and five certificate programs.
MISSION STATEMENT .
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, “Education for Service,”
and to the mission of the College:
“To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian church, by the
context of a vital metropolitan setting, and
by an intentionally diverse campus community.”
HISTORY .
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
About Augsburg 11
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr.,
became president. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg’s theme
for over 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second
president (1876-1907), required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education
for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity. This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College’s mission assumed a double character—ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a concerted
effort to become accredited. Full accreditation was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church. Subsequently,
the American Lutheran Church merged
with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to
form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America.
12 About Augsburg
A College in the City
AUGSBURG TODAY .
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg’s emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena,
and Murphy Place.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
• The city—with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Dr. William V. Frame became president
in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under
his leadership, the College sharpened its
identity as a college of the city, providing
an education, grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Augsburg also offers graduate and
undergraduate level nursing courses as
well as supporting degree courses through
its Rochester Program based in Rochester,
Minnesota.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became the 11th
president of Augsburg College in July
2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages — in
the midst of a great city — to be faithful citizens of the world.
• An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
• Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great metropolitan center.
There are now over 18,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to undergraduate liberal
arts and sciences, Augsburg offers master’s
degree programs in business, education,
leadership, nursing, physician assistant
studies, and social work.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg’s Weekend College program
provides an educational alternative to
adults who want to complete a baccalaureate degree but who work or have other
commitments during the week. It is a
means by which men and women can gain
skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the
liberal arts.
About Augsburg 13
Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today with approximately 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 19 majors,
Augsburg’s Weekend College is one of the
largest programs of its type among
Minnesota private colleges. Faculty in
Weekend College are full-time Augsburg
professors as well as adjunct faculty who
bring professional experience to their
teaching. The Weekend College student
body is involved in student government,
and students participate in academic and
extracurricular activities such as the student newspaper, travel seminars, and student organizations.
Augsburg Weekend College continues
its tradition of innovation to meet the
needs of the adult and nontraditional student.
The Adult as Learner
Augsburg Weekend College is based on
the assumption that working adult students are mature, self-disciplined, and
motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods of
concentrated, on-campus study as well as
time for independent study and class
preparation. Most courses include a Webbased course management site.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this learning format,
classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and a half to four hours on
either Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon.
Laboratory sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week.
Weekend College students may take from
one to four courses each term. Selected
courses are also available on weekday
evenings and are open to both day and
Weekend College students. The academic
year for Weekend College is divided into
three trimesters.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of
College facilities such as Lindell Library
and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and
dramatic presentations and athletic events.
Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal degree
and all consider teaching to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support
and are secondary to their teaching.
Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic
faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching
and learning techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its
tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in
campus activities.
■ ROCHESTER PROGRAM
Augsburg has established a branch
campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Classes
in Rochester meet on an evening schedule,
making them accessible to working adults.
14 About Augsburg
There are three trimesters in each academic
year. Several complete degree programs are
available through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety
of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken
in the day or Weekend College program on
the Minneapolis campus. Students who
enroll in Rochester courses are required to
use technology in the learning and communication process through the online
course management system. Further information may be obtained from the
Rochester program website at
www.augsbur g.edu/rochester> or by call<w
ing the Weekend College Admissions
Office at 612-330-1101.
■ CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg’s campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 170 parks in
Minneapolis, the “City of Lakes.” The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest medical
complexes—Fairview-University Medical
Center—are adjacent to Augsburg, with
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theatre district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul,
home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreational opportunities, are
just minutes west and east via Interstate
94, which forms the southern border of the
campus. (See map on page 343.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away from
two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
■ FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library, and the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Offices — The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for the day program is located on the first floor of
Christensen Center. The Weekend College
Admissions Office, Rochester admissions,
and the Graduate Studies Admissions
Office are located at 624 21st Avenue
South.
Anderson Hall (1993) — Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; the Center for Service,
Work, and Learning; and the Office of
Marketing and Communications.
Campus Auxiliary Building —
Located on the corner of 25th and
Riverside Avenues, this building provides
guest housing for visiting faculty, as well as
retail space and additional campus office
space.
Counseling and Health Promotion
— The Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and
services that enhance student learning by
promoting personal development and wellbeing. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue South.
Christensen Center (1967) — The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore,
art gallery, and offices for student govern-
About Augsburg 15
ment and student publications. The Office
of Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor.
Edor Nelson Field — The athletic
field, located at 725 23rd Avenue South, is
the playing and practice field of many of
the Augsburg teams. An air-supported
dome covers the field during the winter
months, allowing year-round use.
Faculty Office House — This house,
located at 620 21st Avenue South, provides
additional office space for faculty.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication
(1988) — The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the gifts of Julian and June
Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the
College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the
drama and communication offices, and the
StepUP program. The Foss Center’s lower
level is home to the Center for Learning
and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
program.
Ice Arena (1974) — Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
The James G. Lindell Family Library
(1997) — This library and information
technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer
technology resources of the College. The
Gage Family Art Gallery is located on the
second floor. The library is located on the
block of campus bordered by 22nd and
21st Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and
Seventh Street.
The Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center
— Named in 1991 to honor
Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development
officer and former alumni director,
upon his retirement from Augsburg.
The center, with the Office of Alumni
Relations, is located on the main floor of
Science Hall.
Melby Hall (1961) — Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center,
and general auditorium purposes. The
Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973) — Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1964) —
Murphy Place is home to the three of the
four components of the Office of
International Programs — Center for
Global Education, Global Studies, and
International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color — American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and
Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Music Hall (1978) — Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty.
New Hall (1999) — A three-story
apartment complex along 20th Avenue,
between 7th and 8th Streets housing
juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
16 About Augsburg
Old Main (1900) — Home for the
modern languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Science Hall (1949) — Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the
finance and administration offices, Alumni
Relations, Parent and Family Relations,
Institutional Advancement, and various
other program offices. In 1960 the
Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof
was completed.
Sverdrup Hall (1955) — Named in
honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it
contains the Enrollment Center and
Academic Advising, as well as classrooms
and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1938) — Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s
Office, Human Resources, and other
administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967) — Named in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this
tower provides living quarters for 324 students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing
36 residents, housed two to a room, with
their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
■ ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and achievement.
College of the Third Age — In 1976,
Augsburg initiated one of the first programs in the country that offers classes for
older adults, taught in their neighborhoods. Many of the instructors are retired
Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third
Age is located in Foss Center, Room 172.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial Interaction —
Inter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600
21st Avenue South.
About Augsburg 17
■ POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
■ ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools* and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education
• Council on Social Work Education
(B.S. and M.S.W.)
• National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS)
• National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
• National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on
Education for the Physician Assistant
(ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
• National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, Minnesota Private College
Council, National Society for Experiential
Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Registration does not mean
that credits earned at the institution can be
transferred to other institutions
or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution,
or employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, 312-263-0456;
<www.higherlearningcommission.org>
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACTS AND FIGURES
■
Location—Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
■
Religious Affiliation—The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the
Roman Catholic Church, and 17 percent
represent other denominations and religions.
■
■
Accreditation—The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved
by the American Chemical Society,
Council on Social Work Education,
National Association for Music Therapy,
Inc., National Association of Schools of
Music, and the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education.
Member—Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education, as described on page
17.
■
Enrollment (Fall 2005)—3,564 students from 31 countries.
■
Graduates—18,112 graduates from
1870 through August 2005.
■
Student/Faculty Ratio—15 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 13
(WEC)-17 (Day).
■
Campus—17 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
■
Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system
provides access to 10 major buildings
without going outside.
■
Degrees Granted—B.A., B.S., B.M.,
M.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.S.W.
■
Financial Aid—Over 80 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
■
Library—Over 180,000 items, direct
access to over 2,500,000 through CLIC,
the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
■
School Year—Two semesters from
September to May, and three summer
school sessions. Augsburg Weekend
College—trimesters, September to June.
Augsburg Graduate Program—
trimesters, September to June.
■
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs.
■
Off-Campus Programs—The Office
of International Programs offers study
abroad programs throughout the
world, including Augsburg’s own
Center for Global Education and
International Partners programs.
Augsburg is also a member of the
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA).
■
Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division III.
■
Policy—Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Undergraduate
Admissions
For Day Program Freshmen – 20
Early Admission
of Freshmen – 21
For Weekend College – 21
For Transfer Students – 21
For Former Students – 22
For Special Students – 22
(Non-Degree)
For International Students – 22
20
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
A
ugsburg College strives to create a
strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg’s admissions staff is ready
to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001
or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We’ll answer
your questions and arrange a tour for you
(including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor of the Christensen Center.
For Weekend College admission information, call 612-330-1101.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
■ DAY PROGRAM FRESHMEN
—
Application for Admission—
Applicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee. Students may
apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/day>.
—An official transcript
Transcripts—
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student
has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be
sent. General Education Development
(G.E.D.) scores may be presented instead
of the high school transcript.
—Freshman applicants are
Test Scores—
required to submit results from a college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results
from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient.
Recommendations — Two letters of
academic recommendation are required. If
the applicant has been out of school for
several years, a letter may be submitted by
a supervisor, employer, or other person for
whom the applicant works.
—If there
Additional Information—
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant’s previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
Undergraduate Admissions 21
—
Notification of Admissions Decision—
Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. The first offers of admission
are made on September 1. After that, students are notified of the admissions decision usually within two weeks after the
application file is complete and has been
evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
—
Confirmation of Admission—
Accepted students are asked to make a
$150* enrollment deposit to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Those students
who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 housing deposit along
with the housing contract to the Residence
Life Office.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants
and arrange a personal interview with the
director of undergraduate admissions.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 non-refundable application fee to the
Augsburg Weekend College Admissions
Office. Students may apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/weekend>.
Transcripts — Official transcripts from
all previous postsecondary institutions
should be sent directly to the Augsburg
Weekend College Office. Applicants with
less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official
high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test
certificate may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Additional Information — If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
— Augsburg College uses a “rolling”
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
■ TRANSFER STUDENTS
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in
previous College work is recommended for
admission to the College. No student who
falls below the standards for automatic
admission to the College will be considered for admission by the Admissions
Committee after August 15 for entry in fall
semester or December 15 for entry in
spring semester. Information regarding
transfer credit policies is found in the
22 Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Information section of the catalog, beginning on page 53.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DEGREE)
■ FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of
absence and who wish to return must
apply for re-admission through the registrar’s office. Students who have attended
other institution(s) during their absence
from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Office of the Registrar. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DEGREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a petition to the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who have graduated from
Augsburg who are returning to complete a
second major will not be awarded a second
degree unless it is a different degree from
the first awarded. Minors are not noted on
the transcript if they are completed after a
baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
■ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are a vital part of
the Augsburg community. (See
International Student Advising on page
49.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants
must provide proof of financial solvency.
Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring.
For more information, call
612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678
(toll free); e-mail
<admissions@augsburg.edu>; or write to:
International Student Admissions
CB143
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Financing Your
Education
Day Program Costs
Tuition and Fees – 24
Room and Board – 24
Other Special Fees – 24
Deposits – 25
Weekend College Costs – 25
Payments – 26
Financial Policies
Refunds – 26
Financial Aid
How and When to Apply – 29
Kinds of Aid
Academic Excellence
Scholarships – 29
Achievement Scholarships – 30
Leadership, Service,
and Performance
Scholarships – 30
Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program – 31
Gift Assistance – 31
Loan Assistance – 32
Student Employment – 33
Sponsored Scholarships – 33
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FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
A
ll students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in gifts—
from alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
COLLEGE COSTS 2006-2007.
DAY PROGRAM.
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2006-07 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
■ DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment) ............$22,900
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2006. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees, and admission to most
College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two
equal installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 2,860
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester. Part-time
students taking lifetime sports are charged
the audit rate for that course.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................$
770
Full-time students—see audit policy on
page 86.
Room Rent
(on average, includes basic
services) ..................................$ 3,396
(Detailed room rates and housing options
are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week) ..................$ 3,208
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week) ..................$ 3,126
Flex 5 point plan ....................$ 2,856
Student Activity Fee................$
180
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only) ..................$
13
Information Technology Fee ..$
300
■ OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
students) ....................................$ 90
Late Registration ..............................$ 50
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Lifetime Sport
(part-time students) ...................$ 180
Extended Payment Plan Fee ............$ 50
Financial Information 25
Overload Fee
(per course credit over 4.5,
Day and WEC/Rochester/United
combined) ..................................$2,860
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) ......$390
(14 lessons—.5 cr.) ......................$780
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ..................$125
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) .................$185
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$425
Zero-credit seminar (part-time
students) .......................................$770
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or
special students) ........................$ 25
Locker Rental ....................................$ 40
Student Parking Lot Permit
—car ...........................................$ 220
—motorcycle ..............................$ 110
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$
5
Next day......................................$
8
On demand .................................$ 15
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
■ BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to average
$125 per course.
■ DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable) ....................$
150
Required of all new students after
acceptance. The enrollment deposit is credited to the students’ account only upon
graduation or withdrawal. Any net credit
balance (after all charges and/or fines) will
be refunded upon request of the student.
For more information, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit ......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the
housing contract. The resident will be
responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
COLLEGE COSTS 2006-2007 .
WEEKEND COLLEGE .
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) .........................$ 35
Tuition (per course) .........................$1,540
Tuition (per summer course 2004) ..$1,544
Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$11.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 770
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ...........................$ 180
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning ..................$ 150
Nursing Clinical Fee ........................$ 250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150
Late Registration Fee ........................$ 50
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$
5
Next day......................................$
8
On demand .................................$ 15
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Zero-credit seminar ...........................$ 770
Extended Payment Plan Fee .............$ 50
26 Financial Information
■ PAYMENTS—DAY PROGRAM
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment Center is sent to the student.
Payment Options—Day Program—
(1) Semester payments, due August 14 and
January 5 as billed; (2) Extended Payment
Plan—an extended payment plan is available each semester. Details are included
with the bill for each term.
■ PAYMENTS—WEEKEND COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options—(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Extended
Payment Plan—an extended payment plan
is available each semester. Details are
included with the bill for each term. (3)
Employer Reimbursement: students whose
employers reimburse them for all or part of
their tuition and fees must pay a $100
deposit per course credit at the start of the
term. The balance, which is subject to
finance charges until paid, is due 60 days
after the last day of the term. Students on
this plan must file an employer reimbursement application form each academic year,
prior to the start of the first class. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse
for any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed
portion of tuition and fees must be paid in
full at the start of the term.
FINANCIAL POLICIES.
A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of .67 percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student’s account for a previous term is
paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an
approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan
including the National Defense and
National Direct Student Loans and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
■ REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid
may be adjusted for those students who
withdraw from the College or drop
course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal
from College form available in the
Enrollment Center. It must be filled out
completely, signed and turned in to the
Enrollment Center. Students who properly
withdraw or change to part-time, who are
dismissed, or who are released from a
housing contract will have their accounts
adjusted for tuition and/or room (except
for the minimum deduction of $100 to
cover administrative costs) in accordance
with the terms of their housing contract
Financial Information 27
and/or the appropriate tuition refund
schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center in
order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the
drop/add form are responsible for all
charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student’s last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based
on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
• The Augsburg College Refund Policy
for Day, Weekend, Rochester, United, and
Graduate Programs:
The refund schedule is based on the
percentage of class time remaining on the
date of the student’s official withdrawal
from class. This applies to all students who
drop one or more courses during each
term.
Percentage of class time remaining
after official drop or withdrawal:
Amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining
Full refund
(minus $100
administrative
fee)
89% to 50% remaining
Refund equals
the percentage
of term
remaining
49% or less remaining
No refund
This refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. Please allow two weeks for tuition
and possible financial aid adjustments to
be finalized. If a credit balance remains on
the student’s account, a credit refund check
will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Financial Petition Committee.
Petition forms are available in the
Enrollment Center.
■ MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include
the normal refund percentage (based on
the regular refund schedule), plus one-half
of the remaining tuition and fees. This
extra medical refund will be considered
upon submission of documentation from
the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Requests
for medical refunds should be made
through the Financial Petition Committee.
■ UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the entire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Enrollment
Center.
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A student who registers, does not
attend any classes, and does not withdraw
may petition to withdraw retroactively. The
student must petition within six months of
the end of term and provide proof of nonattendance. Proof can include, but is not
limited to, statements from each instructor
that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university. If approved,
grades of W will be recorded and charges
for the term dropped. The administrative
cancellation fee is $300.
FINANCIAL AID.
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the
brochure “Academic Progress Standards for
Financial Aid.” This brochure is available
from the Enrollment Center and is distributed to students on an annual basis.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center,
will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2005-2006 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), current tax documents, and Augsburg Verification Worksheet help determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This
analysis takes into account such family
financial factors as current income, assets,
number of dependent family members,
other educational expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
■ HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web
at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. Students and their
parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a
PIN can be found at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
Be sure to include the Augsburg College
code, 002334, on your application. Submit
your application to the processing agency
after Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by
April 15 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year
Verification Worksheet, available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll>, and submit it
to the Enrollment Center.
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4. Submit copies of federal tax forms
for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2005
to be considered for financial aid for 20062007). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of dependent students, or
spouse of student if filing separately.
■ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award
letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes:
• Information regarding institutional
financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility
• Information regarding federal and private loan programs (students must
complete a loan application to receive
loan funds)
• Information regarding payment
plans/options for the current school
year
■ KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their
own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans’ Children, and other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—President’s
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a 3.70 or
higher GPA and a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or
greater). Separate applications are required.
The application deadline is February 1.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—
These scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.50 GPA. The
application deadline is March 1. Call
Undergraduate Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
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Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new freshmen of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before
May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Selection is based on high school GPA and
national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—
Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These
scholarships provide tuition awards to fulltime day students working toward their
first bachelor’s degree who are children,
grandchildren, or spouses of Augsburg
graduates; siblings of current Augsburg
students; children or spouses of current
ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen
who are in the top 30 percent of their
high school class or ACT/SAT test score,
majoring in chemistry or physics at
Augsburg. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1.
Augsburg AmeriCorps
Scholarship—These scholarships are
awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members
who are currently serving or have served
for at least one year. Must be certified as
eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps
site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is
May 1.
Minority Encouragement Program
Scholarship — The Minority
Encouragement Program Scholarship recognizes freshmen who have graduated
from a St. Paul public high school in good
standing and who participated in their
school’s Minority Encouragement Program.
MEP students are assured of receiving a
minimum award of $5,000 per year upon
admission to Augsburg College.
Application deadline is May 1.
Leadership, Service, and
Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships —
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize
incoming freshmen and transfer students
with demonstrated scholarship and a
record of, and/or potential for, leadership.
Eligible students must be full time in the
day program and have the recommendation of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic
Student Services program director and
another individual knowledgeable about
the student’s extracurricular activities. The
application deadline is April 15. For more
information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services,
612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services,
612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center, 612-3301022
• Pan-Asian Student Services, 612-3301530
Performing Arts Scholarship—
Awarded to selected incoming students
who demonstrate active participation in
the performing arts. Separate application
and audition are required. The deadline is
February 1 for fall or November 1 for
spring.
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Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship
— Recognizes students who are members
of an ELCA congregation within the
Minneapolis Area Synod, St. Paul Synod,
S. E. Metro Synod or N. E. Synod of
Wisconsin. These four synods constitute
the Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship
is awarded at point of admission for $1,000
per year.
CALL Scholarships (Congregations
and Augsburg support Lutheran
Leaders) — Augsburg College CALL
Scholarships recognize incoming students
of high academic achievement with a
demonstrated record of leadership within
their Lutheran congregations. Augsburg
will provide a double match of congregational grants or scholarships up to $1,000
($3,000 maximum combined award) for
students who meet the leadership criteria
as specified on the application. The awards
are renewable, depending on the class level
at entry point (i.e., a new entering junior
will have two years of eligibility). Final
selection of CALL Scholarship recipients is
made by the College. Deadline for application is March 1.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—These
awards are based on financial eligibility,
academic record, and participation in
extracurricular activities in school,
community, and church.
Minnesota State Scholarship and
Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment
Center for accepted enrollment patterns.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines. Maximum grant
for 2006-07 is $4,050.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and
State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
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Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal
(at the minimum of $40 a month) begin
nine months after you leave school.
Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation
clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to
accrue and be capitalized (added to the
balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan will be transitioning to a
fixed rate of 6.8% in July 2006.
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
2006:
• Freshmen: $7,500 annually (Combined
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Sophomores: $8,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Nursing Student Loan—A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Federal Perkins Student Loan program,
but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of final disbursement, the
interest rate is transitioning to a fixed rate
of 8.5% and a minimum payment of $50
per month. Further information is available at the Augsburg College Enrollment
Center website.
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Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties
assigned. Part-time work provided by the
College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A
maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program—Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS .
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, and
friends, offers more than 400 sponsored
scholarships.
All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic
achievement, financial need, and selection
criteria established by the donor.
Sponsored scholarships are considered part
of a student’s overall financial aid award. A
list of scholarships follows.
■ GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial
Scholarship
American Express Company
Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship
Class of 1931 Scholarship
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial
Scholarship
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson
Memorial Scholarship
Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
M. J. Estrem Scholarship
Reuben I. and Marion Hovland Scholarship
Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson,
and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship
Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship
Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential
Scholarship
Arne and Jean Markland Scholarship
Emma Johnston Mathwig Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Liberal Arts Scholarships
Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship
Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship
Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship
Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson
Scholarship
Casey Albert T. O’Neil Foundation
Scholarship
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund
Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship
Rahr Foundation Scholarship
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship
Phillip and Helen Rouberg Scholarship
Senior Challenge Endowment Fund
Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Centennial
Scholarship
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial
Scholarship
Thorpe Family Scholarship—Bethany
Lutheran Church
Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship
Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial
Scholarship
Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment
Fund
Xcel Energy Scholarship
Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship
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■ SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment
Fund
Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship
Dain Rauscher Scholarship
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship
The Grace Scholarship
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship
Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed
Scholarship Fund
Hoversten Peace Scholarship
ING Foundation Scholarship
Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial
Scholarship
Mary E. Larsen International Studies
Scholarship
Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior
College Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity
Scholarship
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship
Minnesota Power Company Scholarship
Karen Neitge Scholarship
Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship
Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship
Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship
Timothy O. Olson Memorial Scholarship
Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial
Scholarship
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Scholarship
Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial
Scholarship
Loren Manuel Schottenstein Memorial
Scholarship
John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship
Wells Fargo Scholarship
■ CAMPUS MINISTRY/CHRISTIAN
SERVICE
John Andrew Adam Memorial Scholarship
C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson
Scholarship
Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity
Scholarship
Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson
Scholarship
Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson
Scholarship
Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom
Scholarship
Laura Ann Erickson Memorial Scholarship
Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship
Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship
Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial
Scholarship
Lee Family Scholarship
Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)
Monson Scholarship
Pastor Carl O. and Edith W. Nelson
Memorial Scholarship
Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship
Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship
Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship
Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship
Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship
■ MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian Scholarship
Kent Anderson American Indian
Scholarship
Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian
Scholarship
Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial
Scholarship
Cargill Foundation American Indian
Scholarship
General Mills Foundation Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan American Indian
Scholarship
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Grand Metropolitan Food Sector
Foundation Scholarship
Hearst American Indian Scholarship
Honeywell Corporation Scholarship
Grace Anne Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Kerridge/Mueller American Indian
Scholarship
James M. Kingsley American Indian
Scholarship
Little Six, Inc. Scholarship
McKnight Foundation Scholarship
Medtronic Foundation Scholarship
Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship
Prairie Island Indian Community
Scholarships
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota
Community Scholarship
Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial
Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Teaching
Assistants Scholarship
James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship
Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th
Anniversary Scholarship
UPS Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship
West Group Scholarship
Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile
Mission Scholarship
Women of the ELCA Native Women’s
Achievement Award
■ PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Margaret E. Andrews Public Service
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1998 Scholarship
Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes Scholarship
Person Public Service Scholarship Fund
Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Marina Christensen Justice Memorial Fund
■ DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Art
Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship
Norman D. Holen Art Scholarship
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship
Queen Sonja Art Scholarship
Alfred and Margaret Syring Scholarship
Biology
Biology Scholarships
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Scholarship
Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology
Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Scholarship
Business Administration/Accounting/
Economics
Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial
Scholarship
Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship
Fund
Cargill Foundation Scholarship
Malcom and Maybelle Estrem Scholarship
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Scholarship
Forss-Herr Scholarship
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship
Amin E. Kader Business Scholarship
Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship
Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship
David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship
Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen
Scholarship
Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship
Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship
Chemistry
Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship
Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni
Scholarship
Department of Chemistry Scholarships
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Scholarship
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Chemistry Scholarship
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry
Scholarships
Education
James and Shelby Andress Education
Scholarship
Heidi Huber Scholarship
Dr. Einar O. Johnson Scholarship
S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship
Elva B. Lovell Life Scholarship
David Mathre Scholarship
Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship
Barbara Tjornhom and Richard K. Nelson
Scholarship
John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial
Scholarship
Pederson Samuelson Scholarship
English
Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship
Murphy Square Literary Award
Anne Pederson English Scholarship
Prof. P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship
Health and Physical Education
Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson
Scholarship
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship
Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship
Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship
Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship
Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard
Scholarship
James P. Pederson Memorial Scholarship
Stan Person Memorial Scholarship
History
Rev. and Mrs. O. J. Haukeness History
Award
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven Scholarship
Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History
Scholarship
Mathematics
Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship
Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship
Mathematics Scholarship
George Soberg Scholarship
Robert Wick Scholarship
Metro-Urban Studies
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in
Urban Affairs
Modern Languages
Emil M. Fossan Modern Language
Scholarship
Mary E. (Mimi) Johnson Scholarship
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modern Language
Scholarship
Theodore and Virginia Menzel Scholarship
Music
Albert and Solveig Birkland Scholarship
Centennial Singers Scholarship
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship
Sam Coltvet and Reverend Mark Ronning
Memorial Choral Music Scholarship
Leonard and Anabelle Dahlberg
Scholarship
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship
Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music
Scholarship
Marjorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr.
Memorial Music Scholarship
Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship
Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship
Kay Halverson Scholarship
Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship
Carol Halverson Hearn Violin Scholarship
Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship
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O. I. Hertsgaard Scholarship
Orville and Gertrude Hognander
Scholarship
Robert Karlén Scholarship
Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial
Choral Scholarship
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship
Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin
Scholarship
Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music
Scholarship
Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for
Excellence in Music
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship
Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth O. Lower-Nordkap Male Chorus
Music Scholarship
Susan Halverson Mahler Viola Scholarship
Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship
Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship
Music Education Scholarship
Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship
Edwin W. and Edith B. Norberg
Scholarship
St. John’s Lutheran Church — John Norris
Scholarship
Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial Scholarship
Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music)
Sampson Music Scholarship
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music
Scholarship
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship
String Scholarships
John and Vera Thut Scholarship
Nordic Area Studies
Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship
Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship
Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarship
Nursing
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association
Scholarship
Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship
Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association
Scholarship
Philosophy
Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey
Scholarship
Physician Assistant
Alne Swensen Scholarship
Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Berth E. Hagen
Memorial Scholarship
Physics
Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship
Alfred A. Iversen Scholarship
NASA Space Grant Scholarship
Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship
Political Science
Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship
Myles Stenshoel Scholarship
Psychology
Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship
Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship
Religion Scholarships
Augsburg College Associates Scholarship
Norman and Louise Bockbrader
Scholarship
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance
Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial
Scholarship
Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship
Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship
Luthard O. Gjerde Scholarship
Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal
Scholarship
Elias P. Harbo Memorial Scholarship
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Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial
Scholarship
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship
Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial
Scholarship
Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial
Scholarship
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship
Onesimus Scholarship
Johan H. O. Rodvik Memorial Scholarship
Ronholm Scholarship
Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren
Scholarship
Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack
Scholarship
Morris G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship Fund
Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship
Social Work
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for
Minority Social Work Students
Bodo F. Suemnig Memorial Scholarship
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize
Speech/Communication/ Theatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship
Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama)
Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre
Arts/Religion Scholarship
Student Life
Campus Ministry – 40
Vocation – 40
Student Government – 40
Campus Activities and
Orientation – 41
Social, Cultural, Recreational – 41
Fine Arts – 41
Anne Pederson Women’s
Resource Center – 42
Athletics and Sports – 42
Gage Center for Academic
Achievement – 42
Academic Advising – 44
Center for Learning and
Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) – 43
Academic Skills Assistance – 43
TRIO Program – 44
Office of Undergraduate Research
and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO) – 45
Services for Students with
Physical Disabilities – 45
ACCESS Center – 45
StepUP® Program – 46
Ethnic Student Services – 46
American Indian – 46
Hispanic/Latino – 47
Pan-Asian – 47
Pan-Afrikan – 47
GLBTQA – 48
Health and Fitness – 48
International Student
Advising – 49
Residence Life Program – 49
Housing – 49
Food Service – 50
College Policies – 51
Student Standards of Behavior,
Complaints, Records – 51
Official Notices – 51
Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act – 51
Discrimination Complaints – 52
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STUDENT LIFE
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ugsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense.
Experiences in the classroom are an important part of college life, but learning and
development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
CAMPUS MINISTRY .
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staff have
offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
VOCATION .
Augsburg College created a program
entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the
generous support of the Lilly Endowment.
Established in Spring 2002, the Exploring
Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and
work. The program assists students in this
journey by intentionally introducing vocational themes into the curriculum, co-curricular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the
College. Exploring Our Gifts also provides
resources to encourage students to consider Christian ministry. Contact the director
of Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT .
Through Student Government, students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student
Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights,
and provides the means for debate and
activism on all issues pertaining to student
life at Augsburg.
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Student Government is organized into
several committees. Elections are held in
the spring for the next year. Freshmen
elect their representatives in the fall of
their first year. Many kinds of involvement
are possible—program planning, writing,
editing, or service opportunities. If you
want to get involved, contact the president
or vice president of the student body in
their offices in the lower level of the
Christensen Center.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND .
ORIENTATION .
The Office of Campus Activities and
Orientation creates opportunities for students to enhance their leadership skills
through active co-curricular involvement.
These events, activities and organizations
serve the campus community by helping
students become connected and invested
in their Augsburg experience.
Orientation programs on campus help
new students to Augsburg College become
familiar with their new surroundings and
the various resources that Augsburg offers
students. Summer Orientation and
Registration (SOAR) is a summer orientation program for entering first-year students where they will receive their class
schedule, meet their orientation leader and
meet new Auggies. Auggie Days is a fourday, fall transition program prior to the
beginning of classes. It is a comprehensive,
educational orientation program dedicated
to helping new first year students become
acclimated to the campus and feel comfortable in their new home. TRANSFERmation
and Spring Begin are transfer and new
beginner orientation programs that take
place in the fall and spring respectively.
SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL .
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, films, theme
events, speakers, and visiting personalities
in various fields.
The Christensen Center is the hub of
student life on Augsburg’s campus. It houses various offices and services provided for
Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. The
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office
of Campus Activities and Orientation,
Event and Classroom Services, the Copy
Center, Shipping and Receiving, Murphy’s
Grill, Information Desk, Barnes and Noble
Bookstore, Sodexho food service, mail services, and Starbucks coffee/lounge are
offices and services that are currently in
the Christensen Center.
The Student Activities Center (known
as the Auggie’s Nest) is located on the garden level of the Christensen Center.
Student organizations have workstations
and lockers to help promote their events,
hold meetings and plan campus-wide programming endeavors. Commuter students
have the opportunity to utilize daily-use
lockers for storage.
■ FINE ARTS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
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■ ANNE PEDERSON WOMEN’S
RESOURCE CENTER
and ice arena.
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource
Center at Augsburg College provides an
arena where Augsburg women can convene
to discuss topics of importance to today’s
women. It is also open to those men who
are supportive of women’s equality and the
study of feminism. In the Center you will
find a women’s library with current magazines for women and a collection of print
sources. It is also a meeting place for students, faculty and staff to interact, rest,
relax, study and converse. The Women’s
Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities, and provides a safe
place on campus for discussions, explorations and women’s advocacy. The
Resource Center is located in 207 Sverdrup
Hall.
■ SPORTS AND RECREATION
ATHLETICS AND SPORTS
■ INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division III. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
■ INTRAMURALS
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
At Augsburg, sports are for all students
as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Center on page 49.)
GAGE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC.
ACHIEVEMENT.
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg
students in setting and achieving optimal
academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS)
Academic Skills Coaching
TRIO/Student Support Services
Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity (URGO)
■ ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising orients new Day
and Weekend College undergraduate students to the academic policies and procedures of the college and assists students on
initial course selection. This office also
provides interpretation of core curriculum
requirements, administers entry-level skill
assessments, interprets graduation requirements, provides degree-planning materials,
and answers questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions
as a supplement to the faculty advising system at Augsburg College, and is located in
the Enrollment Center.
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All current students are assigned to a
faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their
sophomore year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are
required to declare their major and select a
faculty adviser by filling out a Major
Declaration Form and returning it to the
Enrollment Center. All day students are
required to meet with their assigned faculty adviser prior to registration. Both day
and weekend college students are encouraged to meet with their faculty adviser as
often as is necessary.
■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND
ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
(CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented
learning, attentional, psychiatric and other
cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping
these students gain full access to the college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection
of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a
rigorous and challenging, yet supportive,
liberal arts education to students with
diverse backgrounds, preparations, and
experiences.
Students who qualify for assistance
from CLASS work directly with one of our
disability specialists to develop an appropriate educational plan. These plans may
include:
• Accommodations for testing and
classroom (e.g., extended time, notetaking)
• Referrals to other campus resources
(e.g., tutoring, general techn
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Undergraduate Catalog
2013-2014
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2013-2014
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and student policies and procedures for fall semester 2013 - summer semester 2014. It is subject to change
without notice.
The catalog is intended to complement other College publications including the Student Guide and College website. It is
important for students to be familiar with all College policies and procedures. Students are strongly encouraged to
consult their advisor(s) at least once each semester to be certain they are properly completing degree requirements.
Published 2013
Phone: 612-330-1000
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives together as a college
community. This is a map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: “To educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful
stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.”
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you
will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also
hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will
continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next
several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe
you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of
service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin
Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you
will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share
your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service
experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as
faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will occur on a small campus in the core
of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your
vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the College an
exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you
can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new
experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for living in the
fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not
only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate
effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning” courses, students explore their own unique gifts
and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, many courses are able to offer rich and
varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer
community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for
Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg’s Day program offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on campus or through
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). This five-college consortium allows Day Program students to take
courses on other campuses without additional charge while a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC consortium
includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the University of St.
Thomas.
The Weekend and Evening College (WEC) program offers 18 majors and a number of certificate programs.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to
the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its
life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the
faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
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History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, WI, and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—
Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian
Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological
study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more than 140 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early
expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr. became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students than just those intending to be ministers.
Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the College
had become a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church
merged with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980), Augsburg became a vital and integral part of the city.
The College began to reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all students.
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Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and
Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education,
spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the
city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two
graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events,
increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened
its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the
theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College aims to educate students of all
ages—in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the world.
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Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
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An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church.
Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative,
and successful citizens.
The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg
students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg
prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers numerous master’s
degree programs as well as a doctoral program in nursing practice. For information about graduate programs, go to
www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate and graduate education is offered in a variety formats. In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg
has a branch campus in Rochester, MN.
Day Program
Augsburg’s Day Program (DAY) provides an educational opportunity for students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree
in a traditional weekday format.
Weekend and Evening College
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College (WEC) provides an educational opportunity for adults who want to earn a
bachelor’s degree and work or have other commitments during the week. It is a means by which men and women can
gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas
of the liberal arts and professional studies.
Weekend and Evening College began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. Eight courses were
offered in the first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled each semester and 18 majors in the liberal
arts and professional studies, WEC is one of the largest programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges.
The Non-Traditional Student
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is based on the assumption that non-traditional students are mature, selfdisciplined, and motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and individual study. Each course
includes periods of concentrated, on-campus study as well as time for independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To meet the needs of non-traditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three-and-a-half to
four hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week. WEC students may take from one to four courses each semester. The WEC
academic year is divided into three semesters (fall, spring, and summer).
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is participation in a community of non-traditional
learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work and life experiences. To
facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages WEC students to make use of College facilities, such
as Lindell Library, and to participate in academic and co-curricular activities, such as the student newspaper, travel
seminars, student organizations, fine arts events, networking events, workshops, and convocations. The WEC student
body elects its own leaders through the WEC Student Senate.
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Augsburg continues its tradition of innovation to meet the needs of non-traditional students by creating new programs,
and providing faculty and staff development in teaching and serving non-traditional students.
Weekend and Evening College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are full-time Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their teaching. Most faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal
degree, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their activities at the College. Professors are involved in social,
professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are
actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and
learning techniques and theories.
Weekend and Evening College’s small classes facilitate the College’s tradition of close involvement between professors
and students. Faculty act as academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities.
Rochester Campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its
expertise in teaching working adults. A variety of undergraduate majors are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city, which is home to about 100,000 residents. It is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior
technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on weekday evenings and on
occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. In addition to the half-dozen degree programs that can
be completed entirely in this location, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software.
Information about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office
at 507-288-2886.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning in part through its College of the Third Age. College of the
Third Age is a teaching-learning service founded more than 30 years ago to serve older adults by encouraging lifelong
learning, fostering interactive discussion, and introducing new topics and subjects related to an ever-changing world. A
roster of more than 25 retired, semi-retired, and working professors teach non-credit seminars for the program, based
upon their areas of expertise.
College of the Third Age partners with organizations and facilities that serve older adults in the Twin Cities metropolitan
area, including churches, synagogues, community centers, and senior residences. The current catalog lists more than
200 classes available for group study at partner organizations and facilities. To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612-330-1139 or visit www.augsburg.edu/thirdage.
Campus Location
Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The campus is
bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University
of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers with some of the country’s
leading companies as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues, shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is
blocks from the Hiawatha light rail line and the future Central Corridor line, which provide easy access to Minneapolis,
St. Paul, and the Minneapolis International Airport.
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Facilities
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library,
Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library,
Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the lower level of Christensen Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, President of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing
and Communication.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and
services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center occupies the
house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with the Admissions Office, student lounge and recreational areas, the
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy
center, and offices for student government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition
of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also
housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry
Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, fitness center, classrooms for health and physical
education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. It also houses the Gage Center for Student
Success. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and
intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center
Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and
two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the Department of Public Safety and a lounge area.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with
classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP
program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family Relations Offices, Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation, the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, and substance-free student housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble
Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized
auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center, as well as
classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study,
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Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by:
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National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
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Minnesota Board of Teaching
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
National Association of Schools of Music
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
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American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Campus Compact
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
Physician Assistant Education Association
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Minnesota Private College Council MPCC)
Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or
employer.
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Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide
occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations to its employees and students. (Approved by the Augsburg Board of Regents Executive Committee on
June 16, 2010).
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas, contact the director of Human Resources, ground floor,
Memorial Hall 19, 612-330-1058.
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Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
The Director of Human Resources serves as the Title IX officer and may be reached at 612-330-1058.
Deputy Officer for Students:
Dean of Students
Sarah Griesse
612-330-1489
griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics:
Kelly Anderson Diercks
Assistant Athletic Director
612-330-1245
diercks@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees:
Interim AVP, Human Resources
Dionne Doering
612-330-1602
doering@augsburg.edu
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the
American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give notice of the various rights accorded to
students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg
College. The student must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize
disclosure without your permission. One such exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to
school officials who have legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an
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administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the board of regents, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate
educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may
be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to the
student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or
organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
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The student’s address
The student’s telephone number
The student’s e-mail address
The student’s date and place of birth
The student’s major and minor field of study
The student’s academic class level
The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates)
The weight and height of members of athletic teams
The student’s dates of attendance
Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student
The student’s photograph
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Registrar’s Office must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400
Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20202, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property
and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/dps. For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
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Copyright Policy
Augsburg College Graduate Programs follows the norms of the US Copyright Law in granting exclusive rights under the
Copyright Act to faculty and student authors to reproduce their original works, to use them as the basis for derivative
works, to disseminate them to the public, and to perform and display them publicly. This excludes all proprietary
information.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus mail system (student campus box), the A-Mail publication,
and the student’s Augsburg e-mail account. Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail
account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on Inside Augsburg.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic
achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment, and potential for development
as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year and transfer applicants are
encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to help students and families with college planning. Call any
weekday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm—612-330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678—and we’ll assist with your
questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions visits and tours are available Monday through Friday, and most
Saturday mornings during the school year. The Admissions Office is located on the lower level of the Christensen Center
and serves traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
First-year Day Program Students:
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Application for Admission
o Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/acfl/apply or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
o An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants. First-year applicants who are still
high school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final,
official transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken college courses, an official transcript from each
institution should also be sent. General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Test Scores
o First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance examination, unless he or she has
been out of high school for more than five years. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT
are also accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly
recommends completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations
o One letter of academic recommendation is required for students who have below a 3.0 GPA and 22 ACT. If the
applicant has been out of school for several years, a letter may be submitted by a supervisor, counselor, or
pastor (spiritual leader).
Essay
o First-year applicants are required to provide a 1-2 page essay (approximately 500 words) reflecting on how you
will enrich the Augsburg community and how it might enrich you. Another option is to select a current, graded
paper that is an accurate example of the applicants writing ability.
Additional Information
o If there is additional information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may
be included as a personal statement with the application and discussed individually with an admissions
counselor. On occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until
additional information has been received. For example, new test scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If
any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
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Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants are notified of the admissions decision usually
within three weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Notification of admission status for completed applications begins in late September.
Confirmation of Admission
o Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who wish to live in College housing must also submit a $200 nonrefundable housing deposit along with
the housing contract to the Residence Life Office.
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Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with the
Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Day Program Transfers and Weekend and Evening College (WEC) Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is recommended for
admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information section of
the catalog.
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o Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/acfl/apply or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
o Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions must be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable college work should also have their official high
school transcript sent. The GED test certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Recommendations
o Two letters of academic recommendation are required for applicants who have below a 2.5 cumulative GPA
and/or less than one year of college-level work. If the applicant has been out of school for several years, letters
may be submitted by a supervisor, counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information
o If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may
be included with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. Academic
recommendations may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On
occasion, the Admissions Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or
writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions
Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
o Augsburg College uses a rolling admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision usually within
two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with the
Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Application for Readmission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for one semester or more, and WEC/Rochester
students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for two or more semesters, must apply for
readmission through the Registrar’s Office to resume attendance. Students who have attended other institutions during
their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Registrar’s Office.
Returning students do not pay the application fee.
The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College and register for classes is the Friday prior to the start of
the term for Day students, and one business day prior to the start of the term for WEC/Rochester students. The Student
Standing Committee must review any applications from students who left on probation or who were dismissed from the
College.
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Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and granted the privilege of enrolling
in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their degree status by contacting the Registrar’s Office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as a special student (nondegree). To apply for admission as a special student, submit the completed application, academic intent, and all
necessary official transcripts to the Admissions Office. Contact the Admissions Office regarding which official transcripts
you may need for your application file.
Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional major will not be awarded a
second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded.
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may complete a second degree
at Augsburg College. A second degree will not be awarded unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Second
degree requirements include a minimum of 32 semester credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and
completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Student Admissions
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student and Scholar Services, in
the Student Life section.)
International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency.
For more information, call 612-330-1359 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free), e-mail Soniel Han at han@augsburg.edu, or write
to:
International Student and Scholar Services
Campus Box 307
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to obtain a foreign credential
evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of
experience evaluating international credentials. WES will examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help
Augsburg College understand how your international coursework compares to courses and grades in the United States.
Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
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Financing Your Education
College Costs
The Board of Regents approves the costs for the academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as
required. The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/undergraduate-day/.
Tuition (full-time enrollment):
Students are considered full-time when they take 12-18 semester credits during the semester. The amount is payable at
the beginning of each semester or you can set up an official payment plan through Student Financial Services.
Tuition (part-time enrollment):
This rate applies to students taking fewer than 12 semester credits in a semester. Part-time students taking lifetime
sports are charged $220 for that course.
Fees (full-time enrollment):
Student activity, technology, newspaper readership, wind energy fee, MPIRG. Other special course or program specific
fees can be found online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Weekend/Evening Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/weekendevening-undergraduate/.
Students are considered full-time when they take 12-18 semester credits during the semester.
Tuition:
Students are charged per credit. The amount is payable at the beginning of each semester or you can set up an official
payment plan through Student Financial Services. Students taking lifetime sports are charged $220 for that course.
Fees:
Student activity, facilities, wind energy fee. Other special course or program specific fees can be found online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Books and Supplies: Approximately $150 per course
Audit Fee: $1,000 per course
Room Cost:
Detailed room rates and housing options are available through Residence Life Office at
www.augsburg.edu/reslife/academic-year-rate.
Meal Plans:
Detailed meal plan rates and flex point options can be found at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/aviands-meal-plans/.
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet available from the Residence Life Office.
Deposits
Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable): $150
Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student attends Augsburg College, the deposit is considered initial
payment toward their first-term tuition and fees. Should the student not attend, the enrollment deposit may be
forfeited. For more information, contact the Admissions Office.
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Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the student account (less all charges for damages and/or fines)
at the end of the occupancy period covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or
spring term by following the conditions outlined in the housing contract. The resident will be responsible for all costs
incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
Payments
Semester Charges
Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing charges and financial aid credits
designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online
through Augnet, Records and Registration. Payments can be made online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/makea-payment/. Augsburg may charge late fees and interest on delinquent accounts. Review the full policy regarding past
due balances online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/disclosure/.
Payment Options
Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts/.
Financial Policies
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an approved online payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan),
are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been
completed.
Refund Schedule
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or
drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance.
For further information view our refund policy online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition-and-credit-refund/.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available online
through the Registrar’s Office website.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College form available online
through the Registrar’s Office website. It must be filled out completely, signed and turned in to the Enrollment Center.
Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who are dismissed, or who are released from a housing
contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room in accordance with the terms of their housing contract
and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule.
Students are responsible for cancelling courses through the Registrar’s Office (or online) in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for
all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations
are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed.
Medical Refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will
include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund schedule). Requests for medical refunds should be
made through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available through the Registrar’s Office website. This
extra medical refund will be considered upon submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead,
verifying the medical circumstances.
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Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be
reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the College is required to refund
financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date
of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by
financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from
college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively.
The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include,
but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance
for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term
dropped. The administrative cancellation fee is $300.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis.
This includes completing the application process as outlined below and making satisfactory academic progress. In order
to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the
attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic Progress
Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage, www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/sap-policy/.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work
opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid
programs. During the 2012-2013 academic year, more than eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial
assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent
family members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
To be considered for the maximum amount of aid, students and families must apply for financial aid by May 1st. Steps to
apply can be found online www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/undergraduate-day-financial-aid/ and are updated
annually as federal and state processes change.
What Happens Next?
Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes information regarding:
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Federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive loan funds)
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and
grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or
business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid
available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
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through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and
other sources.
Augsburg may offer both merit-based and need-based financial aid to undergraduate students at the time of admission.
First year students can find specific information at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear/scholarships/ and transfer students can
find information at www.augsburg.edu/transfer/financial-aid-and-scholarships/.
Augsburg will also determine students’ eligibility to receive financial aid grants from both federal and state entities. This
grants include Minnesota State Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Pell Grant,
Federal TEACH grant, and Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship. Contact Student Financial Services
if you need any additional information about any of these programs.
Loan Assistance
Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits) to be eligible for any federal loans
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o A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial
eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at
least half-time in school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a
month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan offers a
teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
o Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying the interest
while the student is in school and during the grace period.
o For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is
responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer payments
and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
o PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up
to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final
disbursement.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found online at the Financial Aid website,
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources Office. Part-time work
provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. Students are limited to a
maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on
the position and the needs of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student employee.
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o Under these programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College to
provide part-time work opportunities.
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Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23-acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan
area. They make many new friends among roommates and classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center, and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher
grade point average. Residence Life staff are professional and student team members available to support students in
their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through educational and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events are planned to welcome
students to the community, including dances, movie nights, open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes or
issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study lounges, 24-hour security, laundry
facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television,
computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center
and Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items by May 1:
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Residence Life and Dining contract
During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing for
the next academic year.
Housing
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class resident advisors, this nine-story high-rise houses 313 students.
Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two to a room) with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Meal plans are required.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104 one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette
units. It is furnished with beds and dressers. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: two-bedroom apartments, two-room suites, floor houses, and
townhouses. This residence houses 192 upper-class students, and the Neighborhood program. All rooms are furnished
with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall Neighborhoods—This is available to students who are interested in creating a living/learning
environment by designing their own house system. All members meet to determine their program focus, educational
goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples of programs of past neighborhoods include ELE (Everyone Loves
Everyone), Hip Hop House, Environmental Neighborhood, and Honors.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided. Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free
living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses
the StepUP first-year and upperclass students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Flats, apartments,
and studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
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Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for easy conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels sells coffee, smoothies, hot and
cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced “náh-bu,” with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include salads, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for those living in College houses or nearby apartments.
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Student Activities and Organizations
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important
part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the College and the
surrounding area. Whether students take classes in the day, evening, or weekend, the climate for learning and living at
Augsburg will add dimension to their education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern for
spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams, and
community outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the
wide variety of activities on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. Weekend and Evening College Chapel is held each Saturday morning when classes meet.
On Sundays, Trinity Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with many other churches within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and discover the gifts and sense
of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college of the church, we encourage students to form values guided
by our Christian heritage, which will be the basis for the kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at
Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus ministry staff have offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Weekend and Evening College Student Government organizations
support and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities. These student government groups serve as the official
student governments, and the primary voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of
Augsburg College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming that fosters individual and
community development and creates an environment where students can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg
community. CAO programming works to enhance and supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg
College through quality transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education.
CAO is made up of five program areas:
1. Campus Activities
CAO offers several programs and activities throughout the academic year designed to connect and engage students with
the Augsburg and surrounding community.
2. Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LBGTQIA) Services
LBGTQIA Services works to improve the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors at Augsburg
College by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as by fostering a
community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all identities.
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3. Student and Group Leadership Development
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg College by empowering
first-year students to cultivate and apply their inherent leadership skills through a semester-long skill-building training
program.
Student Group Development-CAO provides student groups with workshops focusing on social justice, privilege, antioppression, and other pertinent areas of development.
4. Orientation Programs
SOAR is a required two-day, overnight orientation experience for incoming first-year day students designed to help with
the transition to Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources
and services; and get a taste of life on campus.
Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of first-year students that runs
concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents obtain important information about the campus; meet fellow
parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their
students on campus.
Transfer SOAR is a required day-long orientation experience for transfer students designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will learn about College resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover
why being a part of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year day students, which is designed to
complement SOAR, provide opportunities to enhance academic and personal success, and offer a helpful advantage in
starting at Augsburg College.
5. Student Groups
CAO manages student groups on campus and provides them access to many benefits, including but not limited to:
organization voicemail, email, and/or website, organization mailbox, Auggie's Nest workstation/work area, Auggie's Nest
locker, Auggie Room supplies, skill-building workshops and conferences, advising, funding and grants, and much more.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Traditionally
considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a central gathering place for the diverse
populations of residential, commuter, Weekend and Evening College, and graduate students at Augsburg through the
merging of curricular and co-curricular programs and activities.
Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the Admissions Office, Campus Activities and
Orientation, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Ethnic Student Services, Event and Conference Planning, the
Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggies Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student group office area and houses
the Augsburg Day and Weekend Student Government, the Augsburg ECHO (campus newspaper) office and the KAUG
(campus radio) office. Cubicles, lockers, and additional workspaces are also available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national and international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on
campus each year under the direction of the Theater Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of oncampus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
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Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer,
basketball, ice hockey, softball, swimming, track and field, and golf.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Broomball has been an especially
popular coed sport. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
Sports and recreation
At Augsburg, sports are for all students as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus offers, on a space-available
basis, a double-rink ice arena, gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center with workout machines and weight room, and
an air-supported dome over the athletic field for winter fitness use by walkers and runners. (See additional information
under Health and Fitness, Fitness Centers.)
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-Learning Program provides students with opportunities to understand and respond to
needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement activities. A key component of
community service-learning is reflection on and analysis of community issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the
city, Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and
related community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning between
students and their community. Service-learning components are embedded in most academic disciplines.
Examples of community service-learning sites include homeless shelters, cultural and environmental organizations,
tutoring programs, and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger neighborhood by using food as a tool to
nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through service learning. To accomplish these goals, four
programs focus on this engagement:
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o Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated, and served by student volunteers to
neighborhood partners, including homeless shelters, youth and senior programs, and others. Augsburg students
in need can also find free food at our food shelf on campus, the Campus Cupboard.
Food to Grow
o On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community garden composed of nearly 100
garden plots where community and campus members can grow their own food. The garden staff also hosts
classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow and cook healthy food.
Food to Buy
o Find fresh produce grown by local farmers at the weekly farmer’s markets Tuesdays through the summer: 11-1
pm at Foss Chapel on campus, and 2-5 pm at the Brian Coyle Center down the street. The market doubles any
purchase made with food stamps. Augsburg is also the host of an organic CSA farm that people can become
members of and get a large box of produce each week.
Food to Know
o Understanding our food system and community health through programs that educate on issues of hunger and
poverty, and cooking and gardening classes in the community and weekly on campus.
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Bonner Leader Program
In November 2008 Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders Program. Through the Bonner
program at Augsburg, students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy
throughout their four years at Augsburg. Those selected to be a part of the Augsburg College Bonner Leaders are
students with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds and experience in community and leadership work. Through
service placements with partner nonprofit community organizations, students work an average of 200 hours over the
course of the academic year supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education computer lab, coordinating a
low-income housing program, community health outreach, and working with a financial literacy program and more.
Beyond their work-study service, students participate in other community initiatives and civic engagement projects on
campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leader program, students engage in monthly guided reflections and
leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner Leaders Program is a successful model to build on the College’s
culture of community and civic engagement and to take the College community to the next level of deepening
knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic engagement in the community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Reads program is a literacy and tutoring program focused on elementary student achievement. Augsburg
Reads pairs college students with community organizations in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood that are focused on
student achievement through after-school programs.
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Student Resources/Academic and Support Services
Library and Information Technology Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot facility houses the library and
information technology functions of the College as well as the Gage Center for Student Success. In addition to its large
collection of print volumes, e-books, and e-journals, Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, a curriculum
library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, a library instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing
and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of technology as well as spaces
for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons multimedia lab, students can create digital audio and visual
projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases. They have access to 23,000
e-journals, 17,000 e-books, and 190,000 print volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, access
to the library holdings of the seven private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. In addition, Lindell Library has a large
collection of media resources. A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty with research assistance and
instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for access by students with physical limitation
and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students with relevant and timely
access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website,
www.inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh desktop computers are available
in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab, and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six
computer classrooms and 41 technology-enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 wireless
laptops available for use in the library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber
optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and to the internet. Network-ready student
machines can connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the
AugNet online services are available securely on- and off-campus.
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Career & Internship Services
Career and Internship services at Augsburg includes a comprehensive resource center emphasizing the importance and
value for all students to engage in internships, career development, and the exploration of vocation throughout their
college years. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds breadth and depth to the curriculum and assists students in
making more informed academic and career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts education is an
effective preparation for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career and Internship Services provides opportunities, programs, and career counseling to help students discover their
unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests; explore career paths; and grapple with questions of vocation and purpose in a
changing world. This process is viewed as an important part of a student’s development while attending college. To aid
in this process, professional career staff provide career assessments, individualized career planning and coaching. Staff
also assist students with choosing majors, planning for internships, preparing for internship and job searches, and
making connections to community, business, and alumni resources.
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o An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience where a student
focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the experience. An academic
internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the student
wishes to earn the internship credit. A learning agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work
supervisor, outlines the academic objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students
do internships in nonprofits, small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts organizations, and
schools and churches.
o Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during any semester. Interdisciplinary (INS)
internships are also available. Internships can be registered for 2 or 4 semester credits. A two credit internship
involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 6 hours per week or 80 total hours for the semester.
Internships for four credits require a minimum time commitment of, on average, 12 hours per week or 160 total
hours for the semester. A maximum of 16 semester credits of internship may count toward the total credits
required for the degree. Internships completed off campus for credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg
Experience graduation requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
o Not-for-credit internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for a zero-credit
transcript notation (GST009). The goal is for students to apply theory to practice in a work setting and reflect on
the experience. Work opportunities typically are part-time during the academic year and/or full-time during
summer, and can begin and end anytime. Students set learning goals and evaluate their experience. The
Director or Internship Coordinator of Career and Internship Services supervises non-credit internships and
transcript notation work experiences. Internships not for credit and transcript notations may be used to fulfill
the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement by completing a Work-Connections reflection process.
Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Gage Center is located on the Link Level of Lindell Library. The center consists of five collaborating units:
The Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising
Academic Advising orients new Day and Weekend & Evening College undergraduate students to the academic policies
and procedures of the College and assists students with initial course selection. This office continues to serve students
throughout their tenure at Augsburg by interpreting core curriculum requirements, administering entry-level skills
assessments, interpreting graduation requirements, providing degree-planning materials, and answering questions on
student academic progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to Augsburg’s faculty advising system and
supports the work of professional staff advisors across campus.
All current students are assigned to a faculty advisor. Prior to the end of their sophomore year, when they have
completed 48 or more semester credits, students are required to declare a major and select a faculty advisor. Majors
and minors are declared online through AugNet Records and Registration. Students select a faculty advisor from their
major area of study using the Change of Major/New Advisor Form. All Day students are required to meet with their
assigned faculty advisor(s) each term prior to registration. Both day and weekend students are encouraged to meet with
their faculty advisor(s) as often as is necessary.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office helps students to achieve their academic goals and become self-directed learners.
Comprehensive academic support (e.g., time management, note-taking, reading, testing, motivation/procrastination,
problem solving, troubleshooting) is available for all Augsburg students through individual and group appointments. In
addition, the Academic Skills coaches address affective needs and aid in the transition to college. Coaches also refer
students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
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o ASO coordinates free tutoring (contract and drop-in) for most classes and supplemental instruction in specific
courses. Tutors and SI leaders are recommended by course professors and trained by ASO to provide tutoring
support.
Conditional Admit Program (CAP)
o A limited number of students are admitted conditionally through the CAP program. If CAP students do not meet
the program requirements, they will be continued in the CAP program, placed on probation, or dismissed. Get
more information at the Academic Skills Office website, www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress,
Probation, and Dismissal section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Probation Advising
o Students placed, continued, or returned to academic probation are required to meet with an approved
academic advocate. A registration hold is placed on the student's record, which will prevent registration, until
the student completes the probation requirements. Students who do not fulfill the necessary requirements of
their probationary status will be continued on probation and/or dismissed. For more information on probation
requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic
Progress, Probation, and Dismissal section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal
procedures.
Augsburg Advantage at St. Kate’s (AASK)
o Based on their application for admission to Augsburg, the Augsburg College Admissions Committee selects
students for the AASK program. The AASK program is a collaborative effort between St. Catherine University (St.
Kate’s) and Augsburg. The program assists students with the transition from high school to college with specific
courses and supportive programming. The program provides participants with the opportunity to complete
similar coursework that first-year students complete at Augsburg. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis
campus of St. Catherine University and have access to both campuses for support, resources, and activities.
o Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed sophomore status (minimum of 28 semester credits) and
will have fulfilled many of the first-year Augsburg requirements.
o To complete the program, students are required to:
Complete all required courses (30 semester credits) including Foundations of Fitness (at Augsburg) with a
minimum 3.0 GPA and no course grade below 2.0 or P.
Satisfactory completion of all Critical Competencies at St. Kates
Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and St. Kates
Complete transition application and recommendation process with advisor at St. Kate’s by March 15.
Complete the Summer Transition Program (one course and all programming) in summer semester at
Augsburg after year at St. Kate’s.
o A second year program, which would allow students to earn an Associate of Arts degree from St. Catherine’s
University, may be an option for students who are unable to transition after their first year in the AASK program.
Students should contact SCU and Augsburg advisors if interested in this option.
Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attention, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities, and for students
with physical disabilities which may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing, or speech
impairments, and temporary disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain
access to the college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and
challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term, Disability Specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan for
academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions may include:
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Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking)
Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, student technology assistance, academic advising, counseling,
financial aid)
Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
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Campus living accommodations
The Disability Specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisors, and other members of the College faculty,
staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success. Taking advantage of these opportunities
and services, however, remains the student’s responsibility.
Any Augsburg student who wants to establish eligibility for accommodations and services should schedule a meeting
with a Specialist to discuss appropriate documentation. CLASS also provides informal screenings for students who
suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to help students determine
whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities and
may not fundamentally alter the basic nature or essential curricular components of an institution’s courses or programs.
CLASS services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
TRiO/Student Support Services
Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRiO/SSS.
TRiO Programs
TRiO programs are funded by the US Department of Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College.
TRiO Programs seek to help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. They
help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good academic standing to
graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for graduate school.
TRiO/Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRiO program designed to help students persist in college and graduate in a timely
manner. The program serves students who are low-income, first-generation college students (neither parent has a fouryear degree) and/or students with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and
earn a bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRiO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent residents or refugees, must
demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRiO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation, including transfer students.
TRiO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each year. Students meet regularly with their program
advisor to address academic success issues through:
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Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career decision-making, and longterm course planning
Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
Information on and assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
Academic progress monitoring
Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation and for students admitted through Conditional Admit
Program (CAP)
Career and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Social and cultural activities and student-led events
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including free summer-term
college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising
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Students may apply for TRiO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg College; however, preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a
TRiO/SSS advisor, contact TRiO/SSS program staff at 612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRiO-McNair Scholars Program
The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program, a federal TRiO program funded by the US Department
of Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other
scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to increase graduate degree attainment for students from underrepresented
segments of society and to encourage these students to consider becoming college professors.
McNair Scholars enroll in the program during their sophomore or junior year. Students must be enrolled full-time at
Augsburg College, demonstrate strong academic potential, and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To qualify
as eligible for the program, the student must be low-income AND first generation OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino. The
Augsburg McNair program serves 26 students per year.
A major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience in collaboration with a
faculty mentor. Scholars receive a $4,000 research stipend, plus a room and board stipend, and funding for research
supplies. Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their work at a professional conference.
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Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
Graduate program exploration and application assistance
Financial aid exploration and financial incentives such as fee waivers for graduate school applications and the GRE,
as well as McNair-designated fellowships
Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into most
graduate programs
Academic workshops and the McNair 301 course— Research in the Disciplines
Opportunities to sharpen writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking research,
scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to
engage students in these areas. Services include:
Undergraduate Research
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o URGO Summer Research is a 10-week, on-campus program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing
research/creative line or carry out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget
and a housing stipend.
Academic year research
o $1,000 to pursue scholarship with a faculty mentor
Nationally-Competitive Fellowships
Provide application assistance and interview preparation for awards such as the:
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Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
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Mitchell (one-year study at Irish institution)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
Udall ($5,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
NSF (graduate fellowship)
Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
Graduate and Professional School Advising
Individualized advising and application assistance for:
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Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school, veterinary medicine, etc.)
Off-campus summer research experiences for undergraduates (US and abroad)
GRE test Affordable, on-campus prep courses
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Fund student travel to national academic conferences to present research findings
Mayo Innovation Scholars Program
o Collaborative research between select Minnesota private colleges, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo
Clinic Office of Intellectual Property
Zyzzogeton
o Annual on-campus festival showcasing undergraduate research and creative activity
Courtland Agre Annual Summer Research Symposium for students in STEM disciplines (in conjunction with Nobel
laureate, chemist, and Augsburg alumnus Peter Agre, and St. Olaf College)
Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the theological concept of vocation—the idea that all
people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes in the world and that each person’s contribution is uniquely
valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a program called Exploring
Our Gifts that was designed to help students, staff, and faculty explore the connections between faith, learning, service,
and work. Over the years, the program has helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and has sponsored a
wide variety of short-term projects that offer rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose and meaning.
These ongoing projects include internships at nonprofit organizations, off-campus service projects, international
seminars, vocation-themed chapel presentations, interfaith forums, vocation retreats, and scholarships for students
interested in exploring service to the community, ministry, or church leadership.
When Exploring Our Gifts ended in summer 2010, the College created a permanent center—the Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation—that keeps vocation at the core of Augsburg’s vision. This center continues many of the earlier
initiatives and carries on the work of promoting discovery of gifts and discernment of calling among the students,
faculty, and staff at Augsburg as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit www.augsburg.edu/acfl/.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery, achieve academic success,
and thrive in a residential community of accountability and support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its values:
recovery based on spirituality and the 12-step model; personal responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life;
educational success; giving back through servant leadership; thriving in a community that is an alcohol- and drug-free
environment; and developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and emotions.
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from the President
I hope you are looking a t this catalog
because you've enrolled at Augsburg College.
If so, welcome to the College! All of us hope you
find, in the course of your study, a rising enthusiasm for the work, a deepening appreciation of
the profession and role to which you fee...
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from the President
I hope you are looking a t this catalog
because you've enrolled at Augsburg College.
If so, welcome to the College! All of us hope you
find, in the course of your study, a rising enthusiasm for the work, a deepening appreciation of
the profession and role to which you feel called,
and a confident sureness that you have rightly
chosen Augsburg as the community in which to
spend the next several years of your life.
If you're dipping into this volume to
figure out who and what Augsburg College is
and what education it offers, welcome to these
pages! May they convey the fundamental
character of our mission: to provide an education
especially serviceable in the contemporary world
because it has been designed in the midst of and
in
full contact with the critical social, economic,
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religious, and political phenomena of the modern
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city. This education, however practical and pro6
fessional, will be serviceable over the long haul
only to the degree that it respects and pursues
certain of what Martin Luther called "the fine liberal arts," and it will be exciting to the degree it
is offered for the sake of improving both its students and the world itself.
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The study you are undertaking at Augsburgdr thinking of undertaking-will occur on a
small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare
and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
k you join the enterprise, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await
you here find the College an exciting setting, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community
dedicated to higher learning and good living, in which you can set off in new directions and in
which new destinations are reachable.
Bon voyage!
William V. Frame
President
5 2000-2001 ACADEMIC
CALENDAR,
DAYPROCRAM
Fall Term 2000
Summer........................................Freshman registration
Sept. 3-5/Sun.-Tues. .................... New student orientation
Sept. 6Ned. ................................ Upper-class validation
Sept. 6Ned. ................................ Classes begin
Sept. 1UTues. ...........................
Last day to register
Sept. 1UTues. .............................. Last day to add a class, drop a class without notation on
record
Mid-term break (one day only)
Oct. 27/Fri. ..................................
Nov. 3/Fri. ....................................Last day to designate grading option
Last day to withdraw from class
Nov. 10/Fri. ..................................
Nov. 13-Dec. l/Mon.-Fri. ............Interim registration
Nov. 13-Dec. l/Mon.-Fri. ............Spring term registration
Nov. 23Rhurs. ............................ Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 27/Mon. .............................. Classes resume
Dec. 15Eri. .................................. Classes end
Dec. 18-21/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Interim Term 2001
.... ....... h t e r i m classes begin
Jan. 3 N e d .....................
Jan. 41Thurs. ................................ Last day to register, add a class, or drop a class without
notation on record
Jan. 1UFri. ................................. Last day to designate grading option, or withdraw from
a class
Jan. 15/Mon. ................................ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (holiday)
Jan. 26/Fri. ................................... Classes end
Spring Term 2001
Jan. 30Rues.. ................................ Classes begin
Feb. 5/Mon................................. Last day to register
Last day to add a class or drop a class without notation
Feb. 5/Mon...................................
on record
Mar. 19/Mon. ............................... Mid-term break
Mar. 26/Mon. ............................... Classes resume
Apr. 6Eri...................................... Last day to designate grading option
Apr. 1UThurs............................... Last day to withdraw from a class
Apr. 13/Fri..................................... break
Apr. 171Tues. ................................ Classes resume
Apr. 23-May 4/Mon.-Fri. .............Early registration for fall
May 11Eri.................................... C l a s s end
May 14-17/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
May 2O/Sun. .................................BaccalaureatdComencement
TENTATIVE-CONSULT THE 2001-2002 ACTC CLASS SCHEDULE OR AUCSBURC
REGISTRAR'S OFFICE FOR CHANCES
Fall Term 2001
Summer.. ....................................Freshman registration
Sept. 2-4/Sun.-Tues. .....................New student orientation
Sept. 51Wed. .................................Upper-class validation
Sept. 51Wed. .................................Classes begin
Sept. 1l/Tues. ...............................Last day to register
Sept. llnues. ............................... Last day to add a class, drop a class without notation on
record
Oct. 26/Fri....................................M i d - e m break (one day only)
Nov. UFri. ....................................Last day to designate grading option
Nov. 9/Fri. ....................................Last day to withdraw from class
Nov. 12-Nov. 30A4on.-Fri. ......... ..Interim registration
Nov. 12-Nov. 30A4on.-Fri............Spring term registration
Nov. 2 n h u r s . .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 26A4on. ...............................Classes resume
Dec. 14/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 17-2OA4on.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Interim Term 2002
Jan. N e d . ................................. ..Interim classes begin
Last day to register, add a class, or drop a class without
Jan. 3nhurs. ................................
notation on record
Jan. 11/Fri. ................................... Last day to designate grading option, or withdraw from
a class
Jan. 21/Mon. ................................ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (holiday)
Jan. 25/Fri. ...................................Classes end
Spring Term 2002
Jan. 291Tues................................. .Classes begin
Feb. 4/Mon. .................................. Last day to register
Feb. 4Mon ................................... Last day to add a class or drop a class without notation
on record
Mar. 25Non. ...............................M i d - t e r m / break begins
Apr. n u e s . ................................. .Classes resume
Apr. 8/Mon................................... Last day to designate grading option
Apr. 1UFri....................................s t day to withdraw from a class
Apr. 22-May 3/Mon.-Fri. .............Early registration for fall
May 10/Fri....................................Classes end
May 13-16/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
May 19/Sun. ................................. BaccalaureatdCommencement
Fall Term 2000
June 12 .......................................
Aug. 18 ........................................
Registration begins
Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Sept. 15 ........................................Registration ends
Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
Sept. 18 ........................................
notation on record
Last day to change grade option
Oct. 16 ................
Last day to withdraw from class
Oct. 30 ....................................
Class weekends: Sept. 15-17, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, Oct. 13-15, Oct 27-29, Nov. 3-5, Nov. 17-19,
Dec. 1-3. Dec. 15-17
Winter Term 2001
Nov. 6 .......................................
Dec. 8 ..........................................
Jan. 5 ...........................................
Jan. 8 ........................................
Feb. 5 ........................................
Feb. 19 .....................................
Registration begins
Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
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Registration ends
..Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
notation on record
Last day to change grade option
Last day to withdraw from class
Class weekends: Jan. 5-7, Jan. 19-21, Feb. 2-4, Feb. 16-18, Mar. 2-4, Mar. 16-18,
Mar. 30-Apr. 1, Apr. 6-8
Spring Term 2001
Feb. 12 ........................................
Mar. 30 ........................................
Registration begins
Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
.Restration ends
Apr. 20 .......................................
Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
Apr. 23 .......................................
notation on record
May 21 ..................................... . a day to change grade option
June 4 .......................................... L a day to withdraw from class
Class weekends: Apr. 20-22, May 4-6, May 18-20, June 1-3, June 8-10, June 22-24,
June 29-July 1
T e n t a t i v ~ o n s u lthe
t 2001-2002 weekend college class schedule or Weekend
College program office for changes
Fall Term 2001
Class weekends: Sept. 7-9, Sept. 21-23, Oct. 5-7, Oct. 19-21, Nov. 2-4, Nov. 16-18,
Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 14-16
Winter Term 2002
Class weekends: Jan. 4-6, Jan. 18-20, Feb. 1-3, Feb. 15-17, Mar. 1-3, Mar. 15-17,
Mar. 22-24, Apr. 5-7
Spring Term 2002
Class weekends: Apr. 19-21, Apr. 26-28, May 10-12, May 17-19, May 31-June 2,
June 14-16, June 28-30
Area Code
612
Academic Advising..................................................................................................... .330.1025
Academic and Learning Services ................................................................................
330-1024
Undergraduate Admissions .........................................................................................330-1001
Toll-free number ...............................................................................( 8 0 0 ) 788-5678
AlumniParent Relations ....................................................................................3 3 0 - 1 178
Toll-free number .......................................................................................8 0 0 ) 260-6590
Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1243
Career Services ....................................................................................................
3 3 0 - 1162
College PastorICampus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732
Public Relations & Communication ....................................................................... 3 3 0 1 180
ConferencdEvents Coordinator ........................................................................... 3 3 0 - 1 107
Development (financial gifts to the College) .............................................................330-1613
Toll-free number ........................................................................................( 8 0 0 273-0617
Enrollment and Financial Service Center ...................................................................330-1046
Facilities Management ..............................................................................................
..330-1104
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ............................................................<...
330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ........................... 330-1000
Master of Arts in Leadership Program ........................................................................330-1786
Master of Arts in Nursing .........................................................................................330-1204
Master of Social Work Program ,................................................................................. 330-1307
Human Resources .......................................................................................................
330-1058
Interim Office ............................................................................................................. 330-1 150
Lost and Found ......................... .
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330-1000
President ......................................................................................................................
330-1212
Registrar ......................................................................................................................
330-1036
Residence Life (Housing)........................................................................................3 0 1 0 9
Student Activities .....................................................................................................
330-1111
Student Government ...................................................................................................
330-11 10
Summer School ..........................................................................................................
.330-1787
Weekend College ........................................................................................................
Mailing Address:
221 1 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis. MN 55454
Web Site:
www.augsburg.edu
330-1782
A
t Augsburg College, we believe that
the college experience should be a time of
exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is your
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Upon graduation, you
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively
Emphasis on values, perspectives,
experience, and skills
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg cuniculum-the College's
general education program, which structures your liberal arts studies through challenging and thought-provoking courses
requiring students to consider important
issues and examine values questions. These
Liberal Arts Perspectives include Western
Heritage, Intercultural Awareness, Human
Identity the Social World, Christian Faith,
The City, Aesthetics, and the Natural World.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve you
for a lifetime-writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to
name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg's prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majorsor you can create your own major either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 55 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows students to take courses on other
campuses without charge while a full-time
student at Augsburg. The ACTC includes
Augsburg College, College of St. Catherine,
Hamline University, Macalester College,
and the University of St. Thomas.
Through the Weekend College
Program, 14 majors are offered.
MISSION STATEMENT
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, "Education for Service,"
and to the mission of the College:
To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by
an intentionally diverse campus community
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
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About Augsburg 1
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup,Jr.
became president. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway-Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg's theme
for over 125 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the "non-elitist"
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's second
president (1876-1907), required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education
for Service."
In the 18905, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity. This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College's mission assumed a double character-ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War 11, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modem
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a long effort
to become accredited.
The College reached accreditation in
1954, although many alumni had entered
graduate schools and teaching positions
long before that time.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church.
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A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg's emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, the Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg's
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a cuniculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
The city-with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity-is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Dr. William \! Frame became president
in August 1997. He has initiated a strategic
planning process intended to idennfy the
distinguishing marks of the Augsburg education-in both pedagogy and substance-and
a restructuring effort intended to improve
operating efficiencies and open access for the
College to new sources of capital.
Augsburg also offers graduate and
undergraduate level nursing courses as
well as supporting degree courses through
its Rochester Program based in Rochester,
Minnesota.
In 1999, a new apartment-style student
residence opened. Major renovation of
Sverdrup Hall created space for the
Enrollment and Financial Services Center,
the Women's Resource Center, and the
Honors Program Suite; a skyway link to
Lindell Library was constructed.
An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great memopolitan center.
There are now almost 16,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to undergraduate liberal
arts and sciences Augsburg offers master's
degree programs in social work, leadership,
nursing, and physician assistant training
(after May 2001).
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg's Weekend College program
provides an educational alternative to
adults who desire college experience but
who work or have other commitments
during the week. It is a means by which
men and women may earn a baccalaureate
degree, gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change or pursue a personal interest in one or more
areas of the liberal arts.
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Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today with more than 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 14 majors,
Augsburg's Weekend College is the largest
program of its kind in the state. Faculty in
Weekend College are full-time Augsburg
professors as well as adjunct professionals.
The Weekend College student body is
involved in student government, and students participate in academic and extracurricular activities such as the student newspaper, travel seminar, and student organizations.
A Community of Learners
Augsburg Weekend College continues
to develop to meet the needs of the adult
and nontraditional student.
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal degree
and all consider teaching to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional and a variety of research activities, but these support
and are secondary to their teaching. They
are actively involved in a dynamic faculty
development program that introduces
them to current thought in many fields,
but especially in teaching and learning
techniques and theories.
The Adult as Learner
Augsburg Weekend College is based on
the assumption that students who enroll in
the program will be mature, self-disciplined and motivated learners who seek a
combination of classroom experience and
individual study. Each course is divided
into periods of concentrated on-campus
study separated by time for independent
study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this learning format,
classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and one-half hours on either
Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon.
Laboratory sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week.
Weekend College students may take from
one to four courses each term. Selected
courses are also available on weekday
evenings and are open to both day and
Weekend College students. The academic
year for Weekend College is divided into
three trimesters.
Essential to the goals of Augsburg's
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of
College facilities such as Lindell Library
and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and
dramatic presentations and athletic events.
Weekend College Faculty
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in
Minneapolis, the "City of Lakes." The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical
complexes-Fai~ew-University Medical
Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with
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the Mississippi River and the Seven
Comers theatre district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul,
home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreation opportunities, are just
minutes west and east via Interstate 94,
which forms the southern border of the
campus. (See map in back.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunneVramp1skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Murphy Place, and the Foss, Lobeck,
Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication.
Office of Undergraduate
Admissions-The central Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located at
628 Zlst Avenue South and provides
offices for the admissions staff and a reception area for prospective students and their
parents.
Offices of the American Indian
Student Services Program and PanAfrikan Student Services ProgramLocated in Murphy Place, these programs
provide support services and information to
American Indian and African American students.
Anderson Hall (1 993)-Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students
and the Physician Assistant Program.
Anderson-Nelson Athletic FieldThe athletic field, located at 725 23rd
Avenue South, is the playing and practice
field of many of the Augsburg teams.
An air-supported dome covers the field
during the winter months, allowing yearround use.
Christensen Center (1967)-The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore,
and offices for student government and
student publications.
East Hall-Houses the Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership (MMEP)
and the Center for Atmospheric Space
Sciences at 2429 S. Eighth Street.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama and Communication
(1 988)-The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the gifts of Julian and June
Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the
College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry and
the drama and communication offices. The
Foss Center's lower level is home to the
Academic Skills Center, which includes the
Learning Skills Office, the Center for
Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) Program, the Groves Computer
Lab, the Karen Housh Tutor Center, and
the John Evans Learning Laboratory.
The JeroyC. Carlson Alumni
Center-Named in 1991 to honor
Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development
officer and former alumni director,
upon his retirement from Augsburg.
The center houses the Office of Alumni
and Parent Relations and is located at 624
Zlst Avenue South.
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Ice Arena (1 974)-Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
The JamesC. Lindell Family Library
(1997)-This four-level brick structure
opened during the 1997-98 academic year.
As the library and information technology
center, it houses all library functions and
brings together the computer technology
resources of the College. It is located on
the block of campus bordered by 22nd and
2lst Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and
Seventh St.
Melby Hall (1961)-Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the fitness center, and general
auditorium purposes.
Mortensen Hall (1 973)-Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1 964)-This
facility provides offices for the Center for
Global Education and a resource room for
those interested in global issues. The
Office of Academic Programs Abroad is
also located here.
Music Hall (1978)-Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty.
New Hall (1999)-A three-story
apartment complex along 20th Ave.,
between 7th and 8th Sts. housing juniors
and seniors in units from efficiencies to
two-bedroom suites.
Old Main (1900)-Home for the
modem languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Public Relations & Communication
House-The public relations and publications offices for the College are located at
709 23rd Avenue South.
Science Hall (1 949)-Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the
registrar's office, student financial services,
and the business offices. In 1960 the
Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof
was completed.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)-Named in
honor of Augsburg's fourth president, it
contains the Academic Advising Center,
Weekend College, and the Office of
Continuing Education as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1 938)-Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg's second and third
presidents, it provides space for administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)-Named in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Umess, this tower
provides living quarters for 324 students.
Each floor is a "floor unit," providing 36
residents, housed two to a room, with their
own lounge, study, and utility areas.
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W YOUTH AND FAMILY INSTITUTE
OF AUGSBURG COLLEGE
The institute is designed to help
churches better serve the changing needs
of youth and families. The institute offers
an undergraduate academic program, as
well as seminar/workshops, a resource tenter, and counseling services locally, nationally, and internationally.
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ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and achievement. In addition to
the programs listed below, the College is
also home to the College of the Third Age.
Richard R. Green Institute for
Teaching and Learning-Named for the
late Augsburg alumnus Richard Green,
who served as superintendent of schools
in both Minneapolis and New York City,
the Green Institute is a collaboration
between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts.
Its goal is to improve the outcomes of students, especially in urban areas, through
systemic changes in K-12 education practices as well as higher education teacher
training programs.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial InteractionInter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600
2lst Avenue South.
Minnesota Minority Education
Partnership (M MEP)-The Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership, Inc., is a
nonprofit membership organization that
works closely with students, the communities of color, and representatives from education, business, government, and nonprofit organizations to develop programs
that help students of color succeed academically. The MMEP office is located in East
Hall.
H POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic andlor
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 221 1
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
(612) 330-1023.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
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ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools* and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
American Chemical Society
Council on Social Work Education
(B.S.W. and M.S.W.)
National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
National League for Nursing
Committee for Accreditation of Allied
Health Programs (Physican Assistant
Program)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
American Association of Higher
Education (AAHE)
Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, and Minnesota Private College
Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Services
Office. Registration is not an endorsement
of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution
can be transferred to other institutions
or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution,
or employer.
*North Central Association of College and
Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education, (312) 263-0456;
<www.nca-cihe.org>
IsAUGSBURG
COLLEGE
FACTSAND FIGURES
Location-Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation-The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 9 percent represent other
Protestant denominations, and 19 percent represent the Roman Catholic
Church.
Accreditation-North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Committee for
Accreditation of Allied Health
Educational Programs. Approved by the
American Chemical Society. Council on
Social Work Education, National
Association for Music Therapy, Inc.,
National Association of Schools of
Music, and the National League for
Nursing.
Member-Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office, as described
on page 17.
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Financial Aid--Over 84 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
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Library-Over 175,000 items, direct
access to over 1,300,000through CLIC,
the Twin Cities private college library consomum. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
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School Year-Semesters from
September to May, 4-1-4 calendar, with
January Interim. Two summer school
sessions. Augsburg Weekend Collegetrimesters, September to June. Augsburg
Graduate Program-trimesters,
September to June.
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Majors-More than 50 majors in 23
departments.
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Off-Campus Programs-Center for
Global Education, Student Project for
Amity Among Nations (SPAN), Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA), lnternational Partners, Upper
Midwest Association of Intercultural
Education (UMAIE), and extensive
cooperative education and internship
programs.
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Athletic Affiliation-Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division 111.
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Policy--Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Enrollment (Fall 1999-2000)-3,053
students from 41 countries.
Graduates-16,000 undergraduates
from 1870 through August 1999.
Student/Faculty Ratio-16 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 15-20.
Campus-17 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
Accessibility-Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system
provides access to 10 major buildings
without going outside.
Degrees Granted-B.A.,
M.A., M.S., M.S.W.
B.S.. B.M.,
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ugsburg College is looking for students with intelligence and character. We
want people whocan benefit from and
contribute to their community, the College
community, and the community at large.
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate's academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
The College selects students on individual
merit without regard to race, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual
orientation, or age.
Visit t h e Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg's admissions staff is ready
to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.-(612) 330-1001
or toll-free (800) 788-5678. We'll answer
your questions and arrange a tour for you
(including Saturday mornings during the
school year). The Office of Undergraduate
Admissions is located on the comer of
Seventh Street and 2lst Avenue South in
Minneapolis. (Please call first.)
For Weekend College Admission information, call (612) 330-1743.
BPPLICATION
PROCEDUR~
DAY PROGRAM FREbHMEN
Application for AdmissionApplicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee.
T r a n s c r i p S A n official transcript
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. General
Education Development (G.E.D.) scores
may be presented instead of the high
school transcript.
Test Scores-Freshman applicants are
required to submit results from the college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred. Results
from SAT are also accepted. It will suffice if
test scores are recorded on the official high
school transcript.
Additional Information-If there
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant's previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Two academic recommendations are required by the
Admissions Committee before an admissions decision is made.
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On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may also defer a decision on a candidate's
admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester's
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions D e c i s i o b
Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. Students are notified of the
admissions decision usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of AdmissionAccepted students who are applying for
financial aid are asked to make a $100"
tuition deposit within 30 days of their
financial aid notification. Extensions may
be requested in writing to the director of
financial aid.
Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a
$loo* tuition deposit. Those students who
wish to live in College housing must also
submit a $200 housing deposit.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants,
submit two academic recommendations
from their high school faculty, and arrange
a personal interview with the director of
undergraduate admissions.
Students from Minnesota who are interested in the possibility of enrolling at
Augsburg under the auspices of the
Minnesota Post Secondary Enrollment
Options Act should contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for specific
information.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 nonrefundable application fee to the
Augsburg Weekend College Admissions
Office.
Transcripts-Have official transcripts
from all previous postsecondary institutions sent directly to the Augsburg
Weekend College Office. Applicants with
less than one year of previous tranferable
college work should also have their official
high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test
certificate may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Additional Information-If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant's previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed peronally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admis-
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sion decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate's admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or w-riting samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
-Augsburg College uses a "rolling"
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS
Augsburg College welcomes students
who wish to transfer from other accredited
colleges or universities. College credit is
granted for liberal arts courses satisfactorily
completed at accredited institutions. The
College reserves the right not to grant
credit for courses where it considers the
work unsatisfactory, to grant provisional
credit for work taken at unaccredited institutions, and to require that certain courses
be taken at Augsburg.
Augsburg College limits transfer
coursework from two-year colleges once a
student has reached junior status. Students
may transfer a maximum of 64 semester
credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year
colleges. Once a student reaches junior
status, no additional credits will transfer
from two-year institutions toward the
minimum of 33 credits required for a
baccalaureate degree. These courses can,
however, be used to meet liberal arts and
major requirements.
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is
required on previous college work for
admission to the College.
Acceptance of courses submitted for
transfer is done by the registrar's office
based upon the official student
transcript(s). Acceptance of courses presented for a major or minor also requires
approval of the department. The major or
minor department may require certain
courses or a minimum number of courses
be taken at Augsburg.
Students transfemng from the
Minnesota State University and College
System who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MNSCU, and
have a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA
or higher will be given transfer status as
outlined below.
The following applies only to the
MNSCU A.A. graduate:
1. Admission will be with junior standing
following the MN Transfer Curriculum. A
maximum of 17 Augsburg equivalent
courses (64 semester credits or 96 quarter
credits from a community college) will be
accepted once junior status is reached. No
additional courses may be transferred from
a community college.
2. All Augsburg general education requirements will be waived except:
The City Perspective
Two courses in Christian Faith (any
two areas)
The language requirement as stated
One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill requirement
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One graduation skill writing course in
the major
College algebra or Math Placement
Group 3
One lifetime sport
3. Courses with D grades will not be
accepted as prerequisites or for application
to majors. Some Augsburg majors require
additional prerequisite coursework beyond
the A.A. degree. Also, the physician assistant major requires a cumulative GPA
higher than 2.5. Students are advised to
consult major departments for major
requirements upon transfer.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions and consult the
departmental section of this catalog.
Note: No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the
College will be considered for admission
by the Admissions Committee after August
15 for entry in fall semester or January 15
for entry in spring semester.
FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of
absence and who wish to return must
apply for re-admission through the registrar's office. Students who have attended
other institution(s) during their absence
from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Office of the Registrar. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DECREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a petition to the registrar's office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DECREE)
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Depending on the student's previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Augsburg welcomes students from
countries around the world. (See
International Student Advising on page
48.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and information on the application procedure. Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1for fall, Dec. 1 for spring.
For more information, call
(612) 330-1001 or (800) 788-5678
(toll free), or write to:
International Student Admissions
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
A,
1 students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in giftsfrom alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................$
Room Rent
(includes telephone
and basic service) ....................$ 2,680
(Room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week)
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2000-01 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment)
............$ 15,974
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2000. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more courses during the semester. The
charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, and admission to most Collegesupported events, concerts, and lectures.
The amount is payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 1,726
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester andlor an
Interim only. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are charged the audit rate for
that course.
630
Full-time students may audit a course
without charge. Part-time students taking
lifetime sports are charged the audit rate
for that course.
..................$
2,640
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week)
..................$
2,566
....................$
2,336
Student Activity Fee ................$
150
Flex 5 point plan
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only)
..................$
16
Information Technology Fee ..$
200
OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
students) .....................................
Late Registration (per day
after classes begin) .....................
Registration Change after first five
days (cancel/add/change/grade
option, or combination
at one time) ................................
Music Therapy Internship
(one-half course credit) ..............
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Private Music Lessons, per
semester (14 lessons) ................. ,3324
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) .................. $ 66
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) ................. $130
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$250
Fees Payable by CheckICash
Application (new and/or
special students) ........................$ 25
Nursing Comprehensive Exam ........$ 16
Nursing Credit Validation ................ $ 150
Locker Rental (commuters) .............$ 40
Student Parking Lot Permit
-ar
........................................... $ 108
-motorcycle ............................ ..$ 50
Transcript Fee (per copy
after first, which is free) ............ $
5
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file
in registrar's office)
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These costs are estimated to be $900
per year.
W DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable) .................... $
100
Required of all new students after
acceptance. The enrollment deposit is credited to the students' account only when
their enrollment is terminated. Any net
credit balance (after all charges and/or
fines) will be refunded upon request of the
student. For more information, contact the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit
......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated for fall or spring term by following
the conditions delineated in the housing
contract. The resident will be responsible
for all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification. If the
new contract is cancelled prior to June 1
for fall semester or December 1 for spring
semester, the $200 deposit will be forfeited. After these dates, the student shall forfeit the full amount of the damage deposit
and shall be assessed an additional $450
for termination.
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) ...................... .$ 20
Tuition (per course) ....................... .$1,258
Tuition (per summer course 2000) ..$ 950
Technology Fee (per course) ............ .$ 25
Activity Fee (per trimester) ............. $ 9.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) ..................... $ 630
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ........................... $ 188
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning .................. $ 100
Nursing Clinical Fee ........................ $ 214
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) .............. $ 462
Late Confirmation Fee (per day) .....$ 35
Registration Change after first
class meeting (cancelladd) ........$ 10
5
Transcript Fee (first is free) ............. $
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PAY MENTS-DAY
PROGRAM
Semester Fees-Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment and Financial Services Center
is sent to the student from the Business
Office.
Payment Options-Day Program(1) Semester payments, due August 15 and
January 15 as billed; (2) Payment PlanUpon application and after College
approval, a three-month plan is available
each semester. Details are included with
the bill for each term.
PAYMENTS-WEEKEND
COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options-(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Threepayment plan: first one-third payment is
due at the start of the term; second and
third payments are due in the second and
third months of the term. (3) Employer
Reimbursement: students whose employers
reimburse them for all or part of their
tuition and fees may pay a $100 deposit
per course credit at the start of the term.
The balance, which is subject to finance
charges until paid, is due 50 days after the
last day of the term. Students on this plan
must file an employer reimbursement verification form each academic year. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse
for any reason.
FINANCIAL POLICIES
A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of one percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is
paid in full.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan
including the National Defense and
National Direct Student Loans and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid
may be adjusted for those students who
withdraw from the College or drop
course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Leave of
Absencnithdrawal from College form
available in the Academic Advising Center
or the Enrollment and Financial Services
Center. It must be filled out completely,
signed and turned in to the EFSC. Students
who properly withdraw or change to parttime, who are dismissed, or who are
released from a housing contract will have
their accounts adjusted for tuition andlor
room (except for the minimum deduction
of $100 to cover administrative costs).
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment and
Financial Services Center in order to be
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eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do
not complete the dropladd form are
responsible for all charges. Financial aid
may be adjusted based on the student's last
recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the
dropladd form is processed.
Augsburg College Day Program
Refund Policy: Applies to day program students who withdraw from all courses in a
term and are not receiving Federal Title IV
financial aid (Federal Title IV financial aid
includes the Pell Grant, SEO Grant,
Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and PLUS
Loan). This policy also applies to all students who drop courses during a term.
Refund
Amount
Refund
Period
100%
Through the first five days of
classes (less $100 administrative
fee)
90%
From the sixth day through the
tenth day of classes
80%
From the 1l t h day through the
15th day of classes
70%
From the 16th day through the
20th day of classes
60%
From the 2lst day through the
25th day of classes
50%
From the 26th day of classes
through the midpoint of the
term.
Augsburg Weekend College Program
Refund Policy: This policy applies to new
and returning Weekend College students
who drop a portion of their scheduled
course load. It also applies to students who
completely withdraw from college and do
not receive financial aid.
Refund
Amount
100%
Refund
Period
Through the first class weekend
(less a $75 administrative fee if
withdrawing from the current
term entirely)
80% Prior to the second scheduled
class meeting
60% Prior to the third scheduled class
meeting
No refund after the third scheduled
class meeting.
The refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits,
etc. will be made before eligibility for a
cash refund of any resulting credit balance
is determined. Please allow two weeks for
a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full
tuition charged, not a percentage of any
deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits
made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
Pro-Rata Refund Policy: Applies to all
Augsburg students who withdraw from all
courses during their first term at Augsburg
and receive Federal Title IV financial aid
(Federal Title IV financial aid includes the
Pell Grant, SEO Grant, Perkins Loan,
Stafford Loan, and PLUS Loan).
Tuition, fees, and room costs will be
calculated based on the pro-rated portion
of the term completed. The student may be
eligible for a pro-rata refund up to the 60
percent point in time of the term. The student account will be credited for that portion of tuition and room for which the student was not enrolled. This calculation will
use federal government guidelines.
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Federal Return of Funds Policy: This
policy applies to returning students who
have completed at least one full term,
withdraw from all courses for the current
term, and receive federal Title IV financial
assistance (including Pel1 Grant, SEO
Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, Parent
PLUS Loan). The Return of Funds Policy
is based on a percentage derived from the
number of days attended divided by the
number of days in the term.
The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Petition Committee.
MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
all courses in a term due to illness or an
accident, the refund will include the normal percentage plus one-half of the percentage adjustment, upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor
stating the inability or inadvisability of
continued enrollment.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the entire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Office of Student
Life in Christensen Center.
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the
brochure "Academic Progress Standards for
Financial Aid." This brochure is available
from the Enrollment and Financial Services
Center and is distributed to students on an
annual basis.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its EFSC, will help students and their families protect access to a
quality Augsburg education in a time of
increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 1999-2000 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Augsburg
Financial Aid Application help determine
the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into
account such family financial factors as
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current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational
expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. FAFSA forms are available
from the Enrollment and Financial Services
Center at Augsburg College or from high
school guidance counselors. Renewal
FAFSAs will be mailed to those students
who applied for assistance during the prior
school year. Be sure to include
the Augsburg College code, 002334, on
your application. Mail your application to
the processing agency after Jan. 1.
Applications must be mailed by April 15
for priority consideration.
3. Complete the Augsburg Financial
Aid Application and submit it to EFSC.
H WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid package
will be sent to the student. This package
includes:
Letter detailing the financial aid
award
Information regarding financial aid
programs and requirements for continued eligibility
Subsidized~UnsubsidizedFederal
Stafford loan application
Students complete and return one copy
of their award letter to the EFSC. In addition, the student must complete and return
the Stafford Loan application to receive
Stafford Loan funds. Applications for the
SELF Loan and the Parent PLUS Loan are
sent upon request.
H KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships,
grants and loans that might be available in
their own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Vocational
Rehabilitation, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans' Children. and other sources.
Honor Scholarships
President's Scholarship-President's
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must be in the top
15 percent of high school rank and top 20
percent ACT/SAT score. Separate applications are required. The application deadline is February 15.
Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p T h e Regents'
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new freshmen in the top 30 percent of
either high school rank or test score who
apply and are accepted before May 1.
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Transfer Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p
Transfer Regents' Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.0 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1.
Transfer Honor S c h o l a r s h i k
Transfer Honor Scholarships are awarded
to selected transfer students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and 84 quarter (or 56
semester) credits in transfer from a
Minnesota community college or Lutheran
junior college, who apply for and are
accepted for admission by May 1. A separate application is required by April l.
Legacy Scholarship-These scholarships provide tuition benefits to full-time
day students who are children, grandchildren, or spouses of Augsburg graduates;
siblings of current Augsburg students; children or spouses of current ELCA pastors;
or children, grandchildren, or spouses of
long-term Augsburg employees.
Phi Theta Kappa ScholarshipThese scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.5 GPA and 84
minimum quarter (56 semester) credits
from a community college. A separate
application is required by May 1.
Science Scholarship-These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen
who are in the top 30 percent of their high
school class or ACTISAT test score, majoring in chemistry or physics at Augsburg.
Youth and Family Ministry Partner
Scholarship-These scholarships are
awarded by the partner congregation to a
full-time Augsburg student who is majoring in Youth and Family Ministry.
Augsburg ArneriCorps
Scholarship-These scholarships are
awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members
who are currently serving or have served
for at least one year. Must be certified as
eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps
site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is
August 1.
PRIME Scholarship-This is a cooperative program in which Augsburg matches
scholarships with Lutheran congregations.
Separate application is required and church
funds must amve at Augsburg by October 1.
Leadership Scholarships
M. Anita Hawthorne Leadership
Scholarship-Recognizes incoming freshmen and transfer African American students with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students.
Bonnie Wallace Leadership
Scholarship-Recognizes incoming freshmen and transfer American Indian students with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students.
ASIA-Recognizes incoming freshmen
and transfer Asian American students with
a demonstrated record of and/or potential
for leadership. Limited to full-time day students.
HispanicILatino Leadership
Scholarshi p-Recognizes incoming freshmen and transfer HispanicLatino students
with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students.
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Faculty Leadership S c h o l a r s h i p
Awarded to selected incoming freshmen
who participate in the President's
Scholarship competition.
Performing Arts S c h o l a r s h i p
Awarded to selected incoming students
who demonstrate active participation in
the performing arts. Separate application
and audition are required. The deadline is
February 15.
Hoversten Peace ScholarshipAwarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students who have demonstrated interest in peace and whose personal outlook
and career plans show promise of contributing to the cause of peace. Separate
application is required by February 15.
Community and Public Service
Scholarship-Awarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students who have a
demonstrated commitment to public and
community service. Separate application is
required by February 15.
Lutheran Leader S c h o l a r s h i p
Awarded to incoming freshmen in the top
30 percent of their high school rank or ACT1
SAT test score who have demonstrated
leadership within their Lutheran congregation and have the recommendation of their
pastor. A separate application is required
by February 15.
NASA Scholarship-Awarded to
freshmen (only) who have excelled in the
areas of science, mathematics, and technology and who have demonstrated a high
potential in careers related to aerospace
science, technology, and allied fields.
Lutheran Brotherhood a n d Aid
Association for Lutherans-Awarded on
financial need, participation in the
Lutheran church and available funds. The
AAL scholarship recipients must also have
an AAL policy.
Gift Assistance (Need Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant-These
awards are based on financial eligibility,
academic record, and participation in
extracumcular activities in school,
community, and church.
Minnesota State Scholarship and
Grant-Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment and
Financial Services Center for accepted
enrollment patterns.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant-Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant-Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines maximum grant for
2000-01 is $3,300.
Bureau of Indian AffairsITribal and
State Indian Scholarship--Bureau of
Indian Affairsnribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairsnribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Support Program. American Indian grants
supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
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Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan-A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal
(at the minimum of $40 a month) begin
nine months after you leave school.
Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation
clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000
($40,000 including graduate school).
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to
accrue and be capitalized (added to the
balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan is variable and changes
annually on July 1.
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
1994:
Freshmen: $6,625 annually (Combined
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
Sophomores: $7,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Nursing Student Loan-A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Federal Perkins Student Loan program,
but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)-PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus other aid).
Repayment begins within 60 days of check
disbursement at a variable interest rate not
to exceed 9 percent and a minimum payment of $50 per month. Application forms
are available at Augsburg College EFSC or
the lending institution.
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The Student Educational Loan
Fund (SELF)-SELF is administered
through the Minnesota Higher Education
Services Office. Applications are available
from the Enrollment and Financial Services
Center.
Undergraduate freshmen and sophomores may borrow up to $4,500 per year,
juniors and seniors up to $6,000 year.
Maximum undergraduate borrowing is
$25,000. The minimum loan amount per
year is $500. The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days after the
loan is disbursed and continue quarterly
thereafter, while the student is enrolled.
Principal payments begin the 13th
month after you leave school. There are
no deferments.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on need and potential competence
in performing the duties assigned. Parttime work provided by the College is
considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. A maximum of 15
hours of on-campus employment per week
is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program a n d Minnesota State Work
Study Program-Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty staff, and
friends, offers more than 400 sponsored
scholarships.
All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic
achievement, financial need, and selection
criteria established by the donor. A list of
scholarships follows.
Note: For a complete description of
Augsburg scholarships, request a copy of the
Scholarship Catalog Supplement from the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
*Indicates endowed scholarships
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Charles and Ellora Alliss Educational
Foundation Scholarships
American Express Company
Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship*
Class of 1931 Scholarship*
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial
Scholarship*
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson
Memorial Scholarship*
Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship*
M. J. Estrem Scholarship*
John and Martha C. Fahlberg Scholarship*
E. W. Hallet Scholarship
Reuben I. and Marion Hovland
Scholarship*
Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson,
and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship*
The Jostens Foundation, Inc.
Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential
Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships*
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Liberal Arts Scholarships
Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship
Northern States Power Company
Scholarship
Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship*
Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship*
Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson
Scholarship
Casey Albert T. O'Neil Foundation
Scholarship
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund*
Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rahr Foundation Scholarship
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship*
Rutherford L. and Audrey M. Sander
Scholarship*
Senior Challenge Endowment Fund*
Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship*
Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship*
St. Luke's Lutheran Church Centennial
Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship*
Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial
Scholarship*
Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment
Fund*
Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship*
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
John Andrew Adam Memorial
Scholarship*
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
Alne-Swensen Scholarship*
American Indian Scholarship*
Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity
Scholarship*
Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment
Fund*
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship*
Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson
Scholarship*
Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson
Scholarship*
Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship*
Dain Rauscher Scholarship*
Laura Ann Erickson Memorial
Scholarship*
Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship*
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship*
Julian F! Foss Scholarship*
The Grace Scholarship*
Kay Halverson Scholarship*
Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship*
Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed
Scholarship Fund*
Hormel Foods Company Scholarship
Hoversten Peace Scholarship*
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship*
King Harald Scholarship
Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial
Scholarship*
Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes Scholarship*
Mary E. Larsen International Studies
Scholarship*
Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship*
Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior
College Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity
Scholarship
Minnesota Power Company Scholarship
Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)
Monson Scholarship*
Karen Neitge Scholarship*
Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship*
Nonvest Foundation Scholarship
Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship*
Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship*
Timothy 0. Olson Memorial Scholarship*
Pederson Samuelson Scholarship*
Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial
Scholarship*
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Scholarship
ReliaStar Foundation Scholarship
Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial
Scholarship*
John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship*
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Short-Term Programs Endowed Scholarship
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship*
Student Government Alumni Scholarship
Dr. James L. Tuohy Scholarship
W MULTlCULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Kent Anderson American Indian
Scholarship*
Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian
Scholarship*
Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial
Scholarship*
Cargill Foundation American Indian
Scholarship
CBS Foundation Scholarship
General Mills Foundation Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan American Indian
Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan Food Sector
Foundation Scholarship*
Hearst American Indian Scholarship*
Honeywell Corporation Scholarship
Grace Anne Johnson Memorial
Scholarship*
Kerridgehlueller American Indian
Scholarship
James M. Kingsley American Indian
Scholarship*
Little Six, Inc. Scholarship*
McKnight Foundation Scholarship*
Medtronic Foundation Scholarship
Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship*
Prairie Island Indian Community
Scholarships*
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota
Community Scholarship*
Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial
Scholarship*
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship
St. Paul companies, Inc. Teaching
Assistants Scholarship
Students of Color Scholarship Fund*
James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship
Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th
Anniversary Scholarship*
UPS Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship
West Group Scholarship
Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile
Mission Scholarship*
Women of the ELCA Native Women's
Achievement Award*
PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Margaret E. Andrews Public Service
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1998 Scholarship*
Kleven Public Service Scholarship Fund
Person Public Service Scholarship Fund
Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Marina Christensen Justice Memorial
Fund*
Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship for
Leadership in Public and Community
Service*
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in
Urban Affairs*
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DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Art
Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship*
Queen Sonja Art Scholarship
Alfred and Margaret Syring Scholarship
Biology
Biology Scholarships
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology
Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Biology Scholarship*
Business Administration/Accounting/
Economics
Allianz Life Insurance Company
Scholarship
Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial
Scholarship*
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Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship
Fund*
Cargill Foundation Scholarship
Famers Insurance Group of Companies
Scholarship
Forss-Herr Scholarship*
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship*
Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship*
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship
Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship*
David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship*
Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen
Scholarship*
Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship*
Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship*
Chemistry
Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship*
Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni
Scholarship*
Department of Chemistry Scholarships
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Chemistry Scholarship*
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Chemistry Scholarship
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry
Scholarships*
Education
James and Shelby Andress Education
Scholarship*
Dr. Einar 0 . Johnson Scholarship*
S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship*
Elva B. Love11 Life Scholarship*
David Mathre Scholarship*
Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship*
Barbara Tjomhom and Richard K. Nelson
Scholarship*
John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial
Scholarship*
Nancy Joubert Raymond Scholarship*
David Winsor Memorial Scholarship*
English
Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship*
Murphy Square Literary Award*
Anne Pederson English Scholarship*
Prof. l? A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship*
Foreign Language
Emil M. Fossan Modem Language
Scholarship*
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modem Language
Scholarship*
Theodore and Virginia Menzel
Scholarship*
Health-Education
Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard
Scholarship*
Health-Related
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association
Scholarship*
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Scholarship
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Memorial
Scholarship*
Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship*
Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association
Scholarship*
Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Bertha E. Hagen
Memorial Scholarship*
History
Rev. and Mrs. 0 . J. Haukeness History
Award
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship*
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship*
Dr. Bemhardt J. Kleven Scholarship*
Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History
Scholarship*
Mathematics and Computer Science
Allianz Life Insurance Company
Scholarship
Floyd V and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship*
Mathematics Scholarship
Robert Wick Scholarship*
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Music
Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship*
Centennial Singers Scholarship*
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship
Sam Coltvet Memorial Choral Music
Scholarship*
Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music
Scholarship*
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*
Majorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr.
Memorial Music Scholarship*
Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship*
Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship*
Carol Halverson Hearn Violin Scholarship*
0 . I. Hertsgaard Scholarship*
Orville and Gertrude Hognander
Scholarship
Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial
Choral Scholarship*
Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin
Scholarship*
Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music
Scholarship*
Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for
Excellence in Music*
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship*
Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship*
Kenneth 0 . Lower-Nordkap Male Chorus
Music Scholarship*
Susan Halverson Mahler Viola
Scholarship*
Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship*
Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship*
Music Education Scholarship
Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship*
Edwin W. and Edith B. Norberg
Scholarship*
Noms Memorial Scholarship*
Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial
Scholarship*
Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music)
Rev. Mark Ronning Memorial Instrumental
Music Scholarship*
Sampson Music Scholarship*
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music
Scholarship*
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship*
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship*
String Scholarships
Alfred and Margaret Syring Scholarship*
John and Vera Thut Scholarship*
Nordic Area Studies
Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship*
Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarship*
Philosophy
Kenneth C. Bailey Philosophy Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey
Scholarship*
Physical Education
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship*
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship*
Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship*
Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship*
James P. Pederson Memorial Scholarship*
Stan Person Memorial Scholarship*
Physics
Floyd V and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship*
NASA Space Grant Scholarship
Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship*
Political Science
Myles Stenshoel Scholarship*
Psychology
Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship*
Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship
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Religion and Christian Service
Scholarships
C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson
Scholarship*
Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson
Scholarship
Augsburg College Associates Scholarship*
Norman and Louise Bockbrader
Scholarship*
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship*
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance
Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom
Scholarship*
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship*
Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship*
Luthard 0 . Gjerde Scholarship*
Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal
Scholarship*
Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship*
Elias E Harbo Memorial Scholarship*
Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial
Scholarship*
Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial
Scholarship*
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship*
Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial
Scholarship*
Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial
Scholarship*
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship*
Pastor Carl 0 . and Edith W Nelson
Memorial Scholarship*
Onesirnus Scholarship*
Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship*
Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship*
Johan H. 0 . Rodvik Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship*
Ronholm Scholarship*
Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren
Scholarship*
Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack
Scholarship*
Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship
Moms G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship Fund*
Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship*
Social Work
Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship*
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship*
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for
Minority Social Work Students*
Bodo E Suemnig Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship*
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize*
Speech/Cornrnunication/ Theatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama)
Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre
ArtsReligion Scholarship*
5 3TUDENT LIFE
E
xperiences in the classroom are an
important part of college life, but learning
and development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staff have
offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
Through Student Government, students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student
Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights,
and provides the means for discussions
and action on all issues pertaining to student life at Augsburg.
Student Government is organized into
the executive branch, the legislative
branch, and the judicial branch. Elections
are held in the spring for the next year.
Freshmen elect their representatives in the
fall of their first year. Many kinds of
involvement are possible-program planning, writing, editing, or service opportunities. If you want to get involved, contact
the president or vice president of the student body in their offices in the lower level
of the Christensen Center.
The Student Activities Program creates
opportunities for students to enhance their
leadership skills through active involvement in developing events, activities, and
organizations that serve the student community Hundreds of major programming
efforts and targeted activities for specific
student interests are generated through
these efforts and make Augsburg a dynamic and enjoyable interactive environment.
SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, films, theme
events, name entertainment, and visiting
personalities in various fields.
The Christensen Center is the focus of
leisure-time activity on campus. Cooper's
Attic (the gameroom and student lounge)
is a popular hangout located in the lower
level. Many of the clubs that unite classroom and non-classroom related interests
meet here. Student offices in this area
include the College newspaper, the Echo;
the yearbook, The Augsburgian; Student
Government; and the Augsburg Student
Activities Council. KCMR, a student-operated nonprofit radio station serving the
needs of Augsburg and the surrounding
Cedar-Riverside community, is located in
Urness Tower.
FINE ARTS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
H INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MLAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division 111. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
track and field, and golf.
During 1999-2000, Augsburg men's and
women's athletics marked the 75th
anniversary of intercollegiate competition.
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
and ice arena.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
At Augsburg, sports are for the average
student as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Center on page 47.)
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14 Student Life
Augsburg's mission focuses on student
learning in the broadest sense. As an indication of the emphasis placed on student
learning, the student and academic affairs
offices work to bring together the student
learning found in the classroom with the
activities of experiential education and
work, residence life, and the learning
resources of the library and information
technology. The following sections elaborate on facets of student life. The formal
academic programs and requirements are
described on page 55.
ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER
The Academic Skills Center, located in
Room 171 of Foss Center, is designed to
offer students study-skills assistance so
that they may achieve academic success.
The center assists students in improving
their skills in such areas as time management, notetaking, textbook reading and
comprehension, test-taking, and concentration and memory improvement. Diagnostic
testing is also available to assess skills in
reading, vocabulary, spelling, study strategies, and learning styles. The staff will
assist students in developing effective and
efficient study skills.
The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, arranges
for students to meet with tutors for content tutoring in most freshman- and
sophomore-level courses. The center also
notifies students of tutoring labs available
and coordinates supplementary instruction
sessions, in which tutors attend the classes
and lead discussions after class on major
concepts of the course.
The John Evans Learning Laboratory,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, offers
students the opportunity to improve skills
in reading, writing, and mathematics
through the use of computer software, as
well as to review and prepare software for
tests such as PPST, MCAT, L
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Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2012-2013
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College
undergraduate education and its curriculum. Although information was current at the time of
publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the
College policies in force at the time of publication. It is the responsibility of each student to know
the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything
in this catalog, consult Academic Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the
registrar. Refer to the Directory for correspondence or telephone inquiries.
Published 2012
www.augsburg.edu
A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our
lives together as a college community. This is a map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: “To
educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders.”
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at
Augsburg, I trust you will continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational
experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you will be reminded of the relationships
and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you
find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that
you will continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which
you will spend time for the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg
education, welcome. I believe you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence
of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve
in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and
St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will
find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will
be able to share your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is
enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action and unite
the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will occur on
a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare
and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await
you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community
dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
2012-2013 Academic Calendar
Day Program (and PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated
calendar and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2012
Summer
September 5
October 26
Nov 12-Nov 30
November 22
November 26
December 14
December 17-20
First-year registration
Classes begin
Mid-term break (one day only)
Registration for spring
Thanksgiving recess begins
Classes resume
Classes end
Final exams
Spring Term 2013
January 14
March 18
March 25
April 8-19
March 29
April 26
April 29-May 2
May 4
Classes begin
Mid-term break begins
Classes resume
Registration for fall
Easter break begins
Classes end
Final exams
Baccalaureate/Commencement
The multi-year calendar for planning purposes can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Please note that future years are subject to change.
2012-2013 Academic Calendar
Weekend and Evening College and Graduate Programs (not including
the PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated
calendar and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2012
Class Weekends:
September 7-9
September 21-23
October 5-7
October 19-21
November 2-4
November 16-18
Nov 30-Dec 2
December 7-9
Winter Term 2013—Class Weekends:
January 4-6 (MSW only)
January 11-13
January 25-27
February 1-3
February 15-17
March 1-3
March 15-17
March 22-24
Spring Term 2013—Class Weekends:
April 5-7
April 26-28
May 10-12
May 17-19
May 31-June 2
June 14-16
June 21-23 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s webpage at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Directory
Area Code: 612
Access Center
330-1749
Academic Advising
330-1025
Academic Enrichment
330-1165
Academic Affairs
330-1024
Admissions Office
330-1001
Toll-free
1-800-788-5678
Alumni and Constituent Relations
330-1178
Toll-free
1-800-260-6590
Athletics
330-1249
Campus Activities and Orientation / SOAR
330-1111
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
330-1053
Services (CLASS)
Classroom Services
330-1219
College Pastor/Campus Ministry
330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion
330-1707
Development (financial gifts to the College)
330-1613
Toll-free
1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center
330-1046
Toll-free
1-800-458-1721
Event and Conference Planning
330-1107
Facilities Management
330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid)
330-1046
General Information (other office numbers;
330-1000
business hours only)
Fax
330-1649
Graduate Programs
330-1101
Human Resources
330-1058
Lindell Library
330-1017
Lost and Found
330-1000
Parent and Family Relations
330-1525
President’s Office
330-1212
Registrar
330-1036
Residence Life (housing)
330-1488
Rochester Campus
507-288-2886
StepUP
330-1405
Strommen Career and Internship Center
330-1148
Student Affairs
330-1160
Student Government
330-1110
Summer Session
330-1046
TRIO/Student Support Services
330-1311
Weekend and Evening College
330-1101
About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration,
of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts
education is the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a
major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate
effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare
students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning”
courses, students explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents
intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime:
writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, many
courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through
academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural
enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for Augsburg
students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on campus
or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while a full-time
student at Augsburg. The ACTC includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, Hamline
University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas.
Weekend and Evening College offers 18 majors and a number of certificate programs.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world.
They stand as testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
“Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical
thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged
community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education
is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and
values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.”
History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after
the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg
opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first
seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited
two teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly
articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants
and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare
future theological students; and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The
statement stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of
education. This commitment to church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more
than 140 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president
(1876-1907), required students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student
involvement in the community gave early expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto,
“Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran
Free Church. The church was a group of independent congregations committed to
congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change made Augsburg the only
higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still
important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr.,
became president. He worked to develop college departments with an appeal to a broader
range of students than just those intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922
under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a
more general education for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an
erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (1938-1962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College had become a larger part of the institution than the
seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college
program based on general education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the
College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the
interests of the Lutheran Free Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological
Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged
with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church merged with
two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980) Augsburg became a vital
and integral part of the city. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student
populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and Murphy
Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and
programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city as extensions of campus
and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and
events, increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication; the Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell
Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his
leadership, the College sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education
grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the theoretical learning and the
practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages—in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the
world.
Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church;
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to
send out productive, creative, and successful citizens;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning
laboratory for Augsburg students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called
to serve our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship,
meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective,
ethical citizens in a complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg
offers master’s degree programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician
assistant studies, and social work, as well as a doctoral program in nursing practice. For
information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate education is offered both on weekday semester programs, and alternate
weekend trimester programs. The graduate programs generally follow the trimester schedule.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn.
Weekend and Evening College
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College (WEC) provides an educational opportunity for
adults who want to earn a bachelor’s degree and work or have other commitments during the
week. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement,
prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal
arts and professional studies.
Weekend and Evening College began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled
each term and 18 majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, WEC is one of the largest
programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges.
The Non-Traditional Student
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is based on the assumption that non-traditional
students are mature, self-disciplined, and motivated learners who seek a combination of
classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods of concentrated, oncampus study as well as time for independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To meet the needs of nontraditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends
for three-and-a-half to four hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday
afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be
scheduled during the week. WEC students may take from one to four courses each term. The
WEC academic year is divided into three trimesters (fall, winter, and spring), so that students
may complete three terms in the traditional nine-month academic year.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is participation in a
community of non-traditional learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community
interaction, Augsburg encourages WEC students to make use of College facilities, such as
Lindell Library, and to participate in academic and co-curricular activities, such as the student
newspaper, travel seminars, student organizations, fine arts events, networking events,
workshops, and convocations. The WEC student body elects its own leaders through the WEC
Student Senate.
Augsburg continues its tradition of innovation to meet the needs of non-traditional students
by creating new programs, and providing faculty and staff development in teaching and serving
non-traditional students.
To learn more about graduate studies at Augsburg, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Weekend and Evening College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are full-time
Augsburg professors as well as adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their
teaching. Most faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching to be
the focus of their activities at the College. Professors are involved in social, professional, and a
variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are
actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best
practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Weekend and Evening College’s small classes facilitate the College’s tradition of close
involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate
regularly in campus activities.
Rochester campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of
the College’s mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. In Rochester, six
undergraduate majors, plus a certificate program in business management, are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church
(ELCA), a few blocks south of the heart of the city which is home to about 100,000 residents. It
is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a trimester schedule with classes taking place on
weekday evenings and on occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. In
addition to the half- dozen degree programs that can be completed entirely in this location,
students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based
courses and courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported
through an array of e-learning resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the
use of online course management software. Information about the Rochester campus is
available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning in part through its College of the
Third Age. College of the Third Age is a teaching-learning service founded more than 30 years
ago to serve older adults by encouraging lifelong learning, fostering interactive discussion, and
introducing new topics and subjects related to an ever-changing world. A roster of more than 25
retired, semi-retired, and working professors teach non-credit seminars for the program, based
upon their areas of expertise.
College of the Third Age partners with organizations and facilities that serve older adults in
the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including churches, synagogues, community centers, and
senior residences. The current catalog lists more than 200 classes available for group study at
partner organizations and facilities. To obtain further information about the program or to
request a catalog, call 612-330-1139 or visit www.augsburg.edu/thirdage.
Campus Location
Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul,
Minnesota. The campus is bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University
of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers
with some of the country’s leading companies as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues,
shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is blocks from the Hiawatha light rail line and
the future Central Corridor line, which provide easy access to Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the
Minneapolis International Airport.
Facilities and Housing
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each
other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings
on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss,
Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the first floor of Christensen
Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg College
from 1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four
types of living units and houses 192 students, as well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing and
Communication.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion
(CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal
development and well-being. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with the admissions office, student
lounge and recreational areas, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons
dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy center, and offices for student
government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and
practice field of many of the Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during
winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The
Foss Center is named in recognition of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson
Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the Center for
Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)-—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating,
and recreational skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and
named for Dean (’75) and Terry Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center,
fitness center, classrooms for health and physical education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology
center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the
College. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story
apartment complex along 20th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and
seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942,
basketball coach, and head of the Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health
and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer
Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was
dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923
to 1964), it has 104 one- and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the
Department of Public Safety and a lounge area.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom
facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and
Cross-Cultural Studies, with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in
1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included
on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren,
it is home for the StepUP program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent
and Family Relations Offices, Center for Faith and Learning, and substance-free student
housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art
Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics;
mathematics; a medium-sized auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various
other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the
Enrollment Center, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of
Augsburg’s second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources,
and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides
living quarters for 324 first-year students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents,
housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
Associated Support Organizations
Augsburg College has a commitment to programs that increase both individual and group
understanding and achievement.
Inter-Race: The International Institute for Interracial Interaction
Policies
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its
educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic
and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide
occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed
to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. (Approved by the
Augsburg Board of Regents Executive Committee on June 16, 2010).
The vice president/chief of staff in the Office of the President serves as the Title IX officer
and may be reached at 612-330-1212.
Deputy Officer for Students
Dean of Students
Sarah Griesse
612-330-1489
griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources/ Chief Diversity Officer
Andrea Turner
612-330-1058
turner2@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics
Kelly Anderson Diercks
Assistant Athletic Director
612-330-1245
diercks@augsburg.edu
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations
implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator,
Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN
55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom
as promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
Accreditation and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• American Music Therapy Association
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council on Social Work Education (BS and MSW)
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran
Education Council in North America (LECNA), Minnesota Private College Council, National
Society for Experiential Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher
Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an
endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other
institutions.
Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with
students representing a large number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and
cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each
candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities
and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg
College.
Visit the Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year
and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions
counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a member of the faculty and to attend
classes when school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to help students and families with
college planning. Call any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001 or toll-free
1-800-788-5678, and we’ll assist with your questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions
visits and tours are available Monday through Friday, and most Saturday mornings during the
school year. The Office of Admissions is located on the first floor of the Christensen Center and
serves traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
Day College First-year Students
Application for Admission—Students should complete the application for admission,
including the essay, and submit them to the Office of Admissions. Students may apply online for
free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html or www.commonapp.org, or submit a paper
application with a nonrefundable $25 processing fee.
Transcripts—An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants.
First-year applicants who are still high school students at the time of application should have
their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official transcript upon graduation. If the
student has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be sent.
General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented instead of the high school
transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also
accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg
strongly recommends completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required for students
who have below a 3.0 GPA and 22 ACT. If the applicant has been out of school for several
years, letters may be submitted by a supervisor, counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information—If there is additional information that may have affected the
applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included as a personal statement with the
application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information
has been received. For example, more recent test scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the
committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Applicants are notified of the admissions decision usually within two to three weeks after the
application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Notification
of admission status for completed applications begins in late September.
Confirmation of Admission—Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment
deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students who wish to live in College
housing must also submit a $200 nonrefundable housing deposit along with the housing
contract to the Residence Life Office. *Nonrefundable after May 1.
Day College Transfers and Weekend and Evening College Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college
work is recommended for admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies
is found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Application for Admission—Students should complete the application for admission,
including the essay, and submit them to the Office of Admissions. Students may apply online for
free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html, or submit a paper application with a nonrefundable
$25 processing fee.
Transcripts—Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions should be sent
directly to the Office of Admissions. Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official high school transcript sent. The GED test certificate
may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination, unless he or she has been out of high school for more than five years. The
American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required for applicants
who have below a 3.0 cumulative GPA and/or less than one year of college–level work. If the
applicant has been out of school for several years, letters may be submitted by a supervisor,
counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information—If there is personal information that may have affected the
applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application and
discussed individually with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be
required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of
recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional
credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a rolling admissions plan.
Students are notified of the admission decision usually within two weeks after the application file
is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Application for Re-Admission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for one semester or
more, and WEC/Rochester students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College
for three trimesters or more, must apply for re-admission
(http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/documents/forms/readmit.pdf) through the registrar’s office
to resume attendance. Students who have attended other institutions during their absence from
Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Office of the Registrar.
Returning students do not pay the application fee.
Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and
granted the privilege of enrolling in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their
degree status by contacting the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as
a special student (non-degree). To apply for admission as a special student, submit the
completed application, academic intent, and all necessary official transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Contact the admissions office regarding which official transcripts
you may need for your application file.
Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional
major will not be awarded a second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded.
Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are completed after a bachelor’s degree has been
awarded.
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may
complete a second degree at Augsburg College. Second degree requirements include a
minimum of eight course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of
any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s
previous degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Student Admissions
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student
and Scholar Services, in the Student Life section.)
International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services for an
international student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of
financial solvency. Applications must be completed two months prior to the start of the
semester—June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring.
For more information, call 612-330-1359 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free); e-mail Soniel Han at
han@augsburg.edu, or write to:
International Student and Scholar Services
Campus Box 307
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to
obtain a foreign credential evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a
nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of experience evaluating international
credentials. WES will examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help Augsburg
College understand how your international coursework compares to courses and grades in the
United States. Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant
transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
Financing Your Education
All students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more
than tuition and fees cover. The College raises that difference in gifts—from alumni, faculty, staff,
parents, churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and
their families. Financial aid is intended to supplement those resources.
College Costs 2012-2013
Day College
The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed below for the 2012-2013 academic year.
The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the
right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day College Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board
Tuition (full-time enrollment)
$31,292
This rate applies to all full-time students attending in September 2012. Students are
considered full-time when they take three or more course credits during the semester. The
charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, and admission to most College-supported
events, concerts, and lectures. The amount is payable at the beginning of each semester or you
can set up an official payment plan through the Office of Student Financial Services.
Tuition (part-time enrollment)
Per one-credit course $3,671
This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses in a semester. Part-time
students taking lifetime sports are charged $220 for that course.
Audit Fee (for part-time students)
Per course $1000
Full-time students—see audit policy in the Academic Information section.
$5,116
Detailed room rates and housing options are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Meal Plans
15 Plus $4,076 (15 meals a week; $100 in Augsburg Flex Points a semester)
10 Plus $3,970 (10 meals a week; $150 in Augsburg Flex Points a semester)
5 Plus $3,630 ( 5 meals a week; $345 in Augsburg Flex Points a semester)
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet available from the
Office of Residence Life.
Room Cost (average starting price)
Full-Time Fees
$664.50
(Student activity, technology, newspaper readership, wind energy fee, MPIRG)
Other Special Fees (Non-refundable)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time students)
Late Registration
Petition fee for waiver of registration deadlines
(non-refundable)
Lifetime Sport (part-time students)
Newspaper Readership
Technology Fee (per credit)
Overload Fee (per course credit over 4.5, Day and
WEC/Rochester/United combined)
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 credit or .25 credit)
(14 lessons—.5 credit)
Student Teaching (per course for full-time students)
Student Teaching (per course for part-time students)
Study Abroad (in approved non-Augsburg programs)
Zero-credit seminar (part-time students)
$ 50
$ 200
$ 50
$ 220
$ 10
$ 50
$ 3,671
$ 390
$ 780
$ 155
$ 215
$ 425
$ 1,000
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or special students)
Locker Rental
Student Parking Lot Permit
Car
Motorcycle
Transcript Fee
Regular service
Next day
On demand
Special Examinations, Cap and Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
$ 25
$ 40
$ 220
$ 110
$ 6
$ 10
$ 16
Books and Supplies
These costs are estimated to average $125 per course.
Deposits
$ 150
Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student attends Augsburg College, the
deposit is considered initial payment toward their first-term tuition and fees. Should the student
not attend, the enrollment deposit may be forfeited. For more information, contact the Office of
Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit
$ 200
Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing
assignment. This deposit is retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the
student account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end of the occupancy period
covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable)
following the conditions delineated in the housing contract. The resident will be responsible for
all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the
housing contract.
College Costs 2012-2013
Weekend and Evening College
Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable)
Tuition (per course credit)
Tuition (per summer course, 2013)
Activity Fee (per trimester)
Facilities Fee (includes parking permit; per trimester)
Audit Fee (per course)
Lifetime Sports: Fee for WEC Course
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment of Previous Learning
Nursing Clinical Fee
Supplementary Student Teaching Fee (per course credit)
Late Registration Fee
Transcript Fee
Regular service
Next day
On demand
Petition Fee for waiver of registration deadlines
(non-refundable)
Zero-credit seminar
$ 25
$ 1,830
$ 1,777
$ 11.50
$ 35
$ 1,000
$ 220
$ 150
$ 250
$ 215
$ 200
$ 6
$ 10
$ 16
$ 50
$ 1,000
Payments
Day College
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges
showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the Student Financial
Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online.
Payment Options—Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students.
Information about payment plan options is available online through the student’s Augnet,
Records and Registration account.
Weekend and Evening College
All statements are available online through Augnet, Records and Registration. For tuition
and fee information, please refer to the financial aid website.
Payment Options
(1) Payment in full at the start of each term or an extended payment plan.
(2) Employer Reimbursement: Students on this plan must file an employer reimbursement
application form each academic year, prior to the start of the first class. Once enrolled in the
employer reimbursement payment plan, students have until 60 days after the end of each term
to pay their term costs in full. There is a $20 per term fee associated with this payment option.
The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse for
any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed portion of tuition
and fees must be paid in full at the start of the term.
(3) Students may also defer payment by enrolling in the College’s third party payment plan or in
a military payment plan if their term costs are to be covered by a third party or through VA
education benefits, such as the GI Bill. (More details can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial)
Financial Policies
A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of .67 percent per month on any account with an
open balance of 30 days or more.
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if
the student is making scheduled payments in accordance with an approved online payment
plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation
diplomas/certificates until all student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan
funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan), are current according to
established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been
completed.
Refunds
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of
their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be adjusted for those
students who withdraw from the College or drop course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College
form available online through the registrar’s website. It must be filled out completely, signed and
turned in to the Enrollment Center. Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who
are dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for
tuition and/or room (except for the minimum deduction of $100 to cover administrative costs) in
accordance with the terms of their housing contract and/or the appropriate tuition refund
schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center (or online) in
order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not
complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the
date that the drop/add form is processed.
Refund Policy for Day, Weekend and Evening, Rochester, and Graduate Studies
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of
their charges based on the refund schedule below. This refund is based on the percentage of
calendar time remaining on the date of the student’s official withdrawal from classes. This
applies to all students who drop one or more courses during the term and/or withdraw from all
courses in the term.
Percentage of calendar time remaining after official drop or withdrawal and amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining
Full refund (minus $100 administrative fee)
89% to 60% remaining
50% refund
This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. Allow 30 to
45 days for tuition and possible financial aid adjustments to be finalized. If a credit balance
remains on the student’s account, a credit refund will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms
are available online through the registrar’s website.
Medical refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an
accident, the refund will include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund
schedule), plus one-half of the remaining tuition and fees. This extra medical refund will be
considered upon submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead,
verifying the medical circumstances. Requests for medical refunds should be made through
the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available through the registrar’s
website.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in
all their classes be reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped
attending), the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of attendance. Students are
responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by financial
aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete
withdrawal from college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of
tuition refunded can be made. Petition forms are available online through the registrar’s website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to
withdraw retroactively. The student must petition within six months of the end of term and
provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include, but is not limited to, statements from each
instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term
dropped. The administrative cancellation fee is $300.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid
eligibility on an annual basis. This includes completing the application process as outlined below
and making satisfactory academic progress. In order to maintain eligibility in financial aid
programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their
degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic
Progress Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage, www.augsburg.edu/finaid/sap.html.
Financing higher education could be the most significant investment a person or family
makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing a
college, but also in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg College, through its Enrollment
Center, will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education in a
time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships,
grants, loans, and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state,
church, and private agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2011-2012
academic year, more than eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and
family. Financial aid supplements student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of
assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial
factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational
expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
The following are required to process your financial aid application:
1). Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular student or be a returning student in good academic
standing with the College.
2). Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA.
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA electronically online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students
and their parents may sign the FAFSA electronically using a PIN issued by the US Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a PIN can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to
include the Augsburg College code, 002334, on your application. Submit your application to the
processing agency after January 1. File your FAFSA by May 1.
What Happens Next?
Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine
financial aid eligibility for all available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the
student. This letter details the financial aid award and includes information regarding:
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institutional financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility,
federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive
loan funds)
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a
specific scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here
for information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the
possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is
worthwhile to check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses,
high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible
for aid through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational
Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students, the President’s
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a minimum of 3.50
GPA in core academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of
1210 or greater). Separate applications are required. The application must be postmarked by
January 30.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to selected transfer
students with a 3.50 GPA. The application deadline is August 1 for fall enrollment and
December 15 for spring. Call the Office of Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified new firstyears of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before May 1 for fall or
December 1 for spring. Selection is based on high school GPA and national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all
qualified transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are accepted for admission
by May 1 for fall or December 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These scholarships provide tuition awards to full-time day
students working toward their first bachelor’s degree who are children of Augsburg graduates or
siblings of current Augsburg students or children or spouses of current ELCA pastors. Deadline:
May 1 for fall or December 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—The Courtland Agre and Theodore Hanwick Science Scholarships
recognize incoming first-year students of high academic science achievement. The renewable
award of $10,000 per year is awarded to all eligible proposed chemistry or physics majors.
Students must be in the top 30% of their high school class or on national tests (ACT or SAT),
have a grade point average of 3.0 or above in the proposed science major, have completed
intermediate algebra or pre-calculus, and be a full-time student in the day program. No
scholarship application is required. Students who receive a science scholarship will not receive
a Regents’ award. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1 for fall enrollment.
ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students who have participated in a
college preparatory program such as Admission Possible, TRiO, MMEP. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1.
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships—Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize returning
Day program students with demonstrated scholarship and a record of, and/or potential for,
leadership. Eligible students must be full-time in the day program and have the recommendation
of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student Services program director and another individual
knowledgeable about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is March
1. For more information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services, 612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services, 612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center, 612-330-1022
• Pan-Asian Student Services, 612-330-1530
Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to selected incoming students who demonstrate active
participation in the fine arts. Separate application and portfolio or audition are required. The
application deadline requires a postmark of January 25 for fall or November 1 for spring.
Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship—Recognizes students who are members of an ELCA
congregation within the Minneapolis Area Synod, Saint Paul Area Synod, Southeastern
Minnesota Synod, or Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. These four synods constitute the
Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for $1,000 per year.
PRIME Scholarship—Students who receive a scholarship from their Lutheran congregation
will receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year. Application and
payment from the sponsoring organization should be submitted to the Enrollment Center.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant is based on financial eligibility and academic record.
Minnesota State Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota residency and enrollment of fewer
than four years (or its equivalent) at any postsecondary school. This grant is also based on
financial eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and funds permit,
SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is
given to students eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible
institutions of higher education and are based on financial need as defined by program
guidelines. Maximum grant for 2011-12 is $5,550.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships and Augsburg American Indian Scholarships are
available to Indian students (both full- and part-time) who meet specific criteria. For Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships, students must be a quarter-degree Indian
ancestry and be enrolled with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility criteria for Augsburg
American Indian Scholarships vary. Contact the director of the American Indian Student
Services Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director of the American Indian Student Services Program or
to your local BIA, tribal, or state Indian education office.
Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A federally-funded program administered through
Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do
payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least half time in
school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a month)
begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan
offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate
study is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan—Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the
federal government subsidizes by paying the interest while the student is in school and during
the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement
and the borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments
while in school or may defer payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to
the balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers through the Subsidized Stafford Loan and the
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, as of July 1, 2012, is a fixed rate of 6.8%.
The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford Loan program after July 1, 2010:
o First-years: $5,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
o Sophomores: $6,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
o Juniors/Seniors: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
o Aggregate maximum: $31,000 (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet
college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance
(minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final disbursement;
the interest rate is a fixed rate of 7.9% and a minimum payment of $50 per month. There is also
an origination fee of 4%.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found online at the
Financial Aid website.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources
Office. Part-time work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships,
loans, and grants. Students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment
per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on the position and the needs
of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the
student employee for each placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student
employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program—
Under these programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with
the College to provide part-time work opportunities.
Student Life
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the
classroom are an important part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in
formal and informal activities of the College and the surrounding area. Whether students take
classes in the day, evening, or weekend, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social
growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and
provide for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural
backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition.
Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams, and community outreach opportunities, retreats,
peace and justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and
staff gather each day to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers
and musicians. Each Wednesday night students gather for Holy Communion. Weekend and
Evening College Chapel is held each Saturday morning when classes meet. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with many other churches within walking
distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and
discover the gifts and sense of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college of the
church, we encourage students to form values guided by our Christian heritage, which will be
the basis for the kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus ministry staff have offices in the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for
spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the theological concept of
vocation—the idea that all people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes in the
world and that each person’s contribution is uniquely valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a
program called Exploring Our Gifts that was designed to help students, staff, and faculty explore
the connections between faith, learning, service, and work. Over the years, the program has
helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and has sponsored a wide variety of shortterm projects that offer rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose and meaning.
These ongoing projects include internships at nonprofit organizations, off-campus service
projects, international seminars, vocation-themed chapel presentations, interfaith forums,
vocation retreats, and scholarships for students interested in exploring service to the
community, ministry, or church leadership.
When Exploring Our Gifts ended in summer 2010, the College created a permanent center—
the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning—that keeps vocation at the core of Augsburg’s
vision. This center continues many of the earlier initiatives and carries on the work of promoting
discovery of gifts and discernment of calling among the students, faculty, and staff at Augsburg
as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit the
Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning, Oren Gateway Center, Room 106.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Weekend and Evening College Student
Government organizations support and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities.
These student government groups serve as the official student governments, and the primary
voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg
College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming
that fosters individual and community development and creates an environment where students
can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg community. CAO programming works to
enhance and supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg College through
quality transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education. CAO is
made up of five program areas:
Campus Activities
CAO offers programs and activities designed to connect and engage students with the
Augsburg community and with the broader Twin Cities community.
Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LBGTQIA)
Services
LBGTQIA Services works to improve the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty,
and visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive understanding of
gender and sexuality, as well as by fostering a community that honors and affirms the
wholeness of all identities.
Student and Group Leadership Development
Programs include Student Group Development and the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).
CAO advises student groups and provides skill-building workshops focusing on recruiting
members, event planning, facilitating meetings, conflict resolution, and other areas of
development. ELP is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg; emerging
leaders learn skills necessary to be effective in leadership roles through intentional learning
opportunities and relationships with upper class mentors.
Orientation Programs
Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) is a required two-day, overnight orientation
experience for incoming first-year day students that is designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college
resources and services; obtain fall semester schedules; and get a taste of life on campus.
Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of firstyear day students that runs concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents obtain
important information about the campus; meet fellow parents, faculty, and staff; learn about
college resources and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their students on
campus.
Transfer SOAR is a required one-day orientation experience for transfer students in the day
program designed to help with the transition to Augsburg College. Students will learn about
College resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover why being a part
of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year day
students, which is designed to complement SOAR. It provides opportunities to enhance
academic and personal success and offers a helpful advantage in starting at Augsburg College.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and
guests. Traditionally considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a
central gathering place for the diverse populations of residential, commuter, Weekend and
Evening College, and graduate students at Augsburg through the merging of curricular and cocurricular programs and activities.
Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the Office of Admissions,
Campus Activities and Orientation, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Ethnic Student
Services, Event and Conference Planning, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the
Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggies Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student
group office area and houses the Augsburg Day and Weekend Student Government, the
Augsburg ECHO (campus newspaper) office and the KAUG (campus radio) office. Cubicles,
lockers, and additional workspaces are also available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to
appearing on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform
on national and international tours. Many other ensembles are available to cover the entire
range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on
campus each year under the direction of the Theater Arts Program and have the opportunity to
attend a series of on-campus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup
Hall 207, offering a variety of programming for Augsburg students (women and men) and a
meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike. It houses a women’s studies library, a
seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing, and just
hanging out. The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on
topics such as sexuality education and sexual assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such
as The Vagina Monologues; an annual Feminist Film Series in the spring; monthly brown-bag
lunch discussions, and of course, the Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture in the fall, which
features women and men who speak about the many issues important to women’s, as well as
everyone’s, lives. The center also regularly co-sponsors annual events for the Muslim Student
Assocation’s Women in Islam Day and for the Asian American Women’s Group.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to co-sponsor your event!
Contact us or friend us on Facebook. Student staff positions at the WRC are posted online with
Human Resources.
The WRC is the home of the Student Feminist Collective and provides meeting space for
the Asian American Women’s Group, the Sexual Assault Advocacy Group at Augsburg
(SAAGA), and the Women of Africa Resource and Development Association (WARDA). Friend
us on Facebook to learn out about upcoming events.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a
member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually
compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, track and
field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice
hockey, softball, swimming, track and field, and golf.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An
intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual
performance activities. Broomball has been an especially popular coed sport. Check schedules
for times when there is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
Sports and recreation
At Augsburg, sports are for all students as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus
offers, on a space-available basis, a double-rink ice arena, gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness
center with workout machines and weight room, and an air-supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and runners. (See additional information under Health and
Fitness, Fitness Centers.)
Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic
goals here at the College and beyond. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Academic Advising orients new Day and Weekend and Evening College undergraduate
students to the academic policies and procedures of the College and assists students on initial
course selection. This office continues to serve students throughout their tenure at Augsburg by
interpreting core curriculum requirements, administering entry-level skills assessments,
interpreting graduation requirements, providing degree-planning materials, and answering
questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to
Augsburg’s faculty advising system and supports the work of professional staff advisers across
campus. The Academic Advising office is located in the Gage Center for Student Success, Link
Level of Lindell Library.
All current students are assigned to a faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their sophomore
year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are required to declare a major
and select a faculty adviser. Majors and minors are declared online through Augnet Records
and Registration. Students select a faculty adviser from their major area of study using the
Change of Major/New Adviser Form. All day students are required to meet with their assigned
faculty adviser(s) each term prior to registration. Both day and weekend students are
encouraged to meet with their faculty adviser(s) as often as is necessary.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized
accommodations and academic support for students with documented learning, attentional,
psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities, and for students with physical disabilities. CLASS
has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain full access to the
College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous
and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds,
preparations, and experiences.
Support and specialized services are provided to students with documented physical
disabilities, which may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing, or
speech impairments.
Each term, disability specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and
determine a plan for academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions
may include:
• Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking)
• Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, general technology assistance,
academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
• Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
The disability specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisers, and other
members of the College faculty, staff, or administration to support each student as they work
toward success. Taking advantage of those opportunities, however, remains the student’s
responsibility.
These services are available to any Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by
submitting appropriate documentation to CLASS. A copy of the Guidelines for Documentation of
a Disability can be obtained by contacting the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides informal
screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These
screenings are meant only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough
evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for
students with disabilities. The mandate to provide accommodations does not, however, extend
to adjustments that would “fundamentally alter” the basic nature or essential curricular
components of an institution’s courses or programs.
Housing accommodations are provided on an individual basis for students with disabilities
based on the review of appropriate documentation. The nature of the disability and the amount
of equipment and personal care needed are also considered in housing placement.
These services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage
family and the Groves Foundation.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office helps students to achieve their academic goals and become selfdirected learners. Comprehensive academic support (e.g., time management, note-taking,
reading, testing, motivation/procrastination, problem solving, troubleshooting) is available for all
Augsburg students through individual and group appointments. In addition, the Academic Skills
coaches address affective needs and aid in the transition to college. Coaches also refer
students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services—ASO coordinates free tutoring (contract
and drop-in) for most classes and supplemental instruction in specific courses. Tutors
and SI leaders are recommended by course professors and trained by ASO to provide
tutoring support.
Conditional Admit Program (CAP)—A limited number of students are admitted
conditionally through the CAP program. If CAP students do not meet the program
requirements, they will be continued in the CAP program, placed on probation, or
dismissed. Get more information at the Academic Skills Office website,
www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Probation Advising—Students placed, continued, or returned to academic probation
are required to meet with an approved academic advocate. A registration hold is placed
on the student's record, which will prevent registration, until the student completes the
probation requirements. Students who do not fulfill the necessary requirements of their
probationary status will be continued on probation and/or dismissed. For more
information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at
www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Augsburg Advantage at St. Kate’s (AASK)—Based on their application for admission
to Augsburg, the Augsburg College Admissions Committee selects students for the
AASK program. The AASK program is a collaborative effort between St. Catherine
University (St. Kate’s) and Augsburg. The program assists students with the transition
from high school to college with specific courses and supportive programming. The
program provides participants with the opportunity to complete similar coursework that
first-year students complete at Augsburg. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis
campus of St. Catherine University and have access to both campuses for support,
resources, and activities.
Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed sophomore status (minimum of
seven course credits) and will have fulfilled many of the first-year Augsburg
requirements.
To complete the program, students are required to:
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Complete all required courses (30 semester credits) including Foundations in
Fitness (at Augsburg) with a minimum 3.0 GPA and no course grade below 2.0 or P.
• Satisfactory completion of all Critical Competencies at St. Kates
• Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and St. Kates
• Complete transition application and recommendation process with adviser at St.
Kate’s by March 15.
• Complete the Summer Transition Program (one course and all programming) in
Summer I at Augsburg after year at St. Kate’s.
A second year program, which would allow students to earn an Associate of Arts
degree from St. Catherine’s University, may be an option for students who are unable to
transition after their first year in the AASK program. Students should contact SCU and
Augsburg advisers if interested in this option.
TRiO Programs
TRiO programs are federal student services programs funded by the US Department of
Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College. TRiO Programs seek to
help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. They
help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good
academic standing to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for
graduate school.
TRiO/ Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRiO program designed to help students persist in
college and graduate in a timely manner. The program serves students who are low-income,
first-generation college students (neither parent has a four-year degree) and/or students with
disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a
bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRiO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent residents
or refugees, must demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to
succeed in college.
Augsburg TRiO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation,
including transfer students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each
year. Students meet regularly with their program adviser to address academic success issues,
through:
• Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment
strategies and self-advocacy skill-building
• Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career
decision making, and long-term course planning
• Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
• Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
• Assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
• Academic progress monitoring
• Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation and for students admitted
through Conditional Admit Program (CAP)
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Career and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Social and cultural activities and student-led events
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including
free summer-term college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college
workshops, and advising
• Need-based scholarships for students actively participating in TRIO/SSS. Students may
apply for TRiO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg College; however, preference is
given to students who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information,
an application, or to make an appointment with a TRiO/SSS adviser, contact TRiO/SSS
program staff at 612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRiO-McNair Scholars Program—The McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRiO program
funded by the US Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral
studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to
increase graduate degree attainment of students from underrepresented segments of society
and to encourage these students to consider becoming college professors.
McNair Scholars enroll in the program during their sophomore or junior year. Students must
be enrolled full time (or will be enrolled full time) at Augsburg College, demonstrate strong
academic potential, and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To qualify as eligible for
the program, the student must be low-income AND first generation OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or
Hispanic/Latino. The Augsburg McNair program serves 25 students per year.
A major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research
experience in collaboration with a faculty mentor. For research, scholars receive funding from
the College and the grant for a total of $4,000 stipend plus up to $1,500 for room and board and
up to $500 for research supplies. Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their
work at a professional conference (up to $1,000). Students will also participate in:
• Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives
• Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
• Graduate program exploration and application assistance
• Financial aid exploration, as well as graduate school application and GRE fee waivers, and
other financial incentives, such as McNair-designated fellowships
• Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for
admittance into most graduate programs
• Tuition-free academic credit courses—Discourse in the Disciplines and Introduction to
Research
• Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
• A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for
Augsburg students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional school
opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to engage students in these
areas. Services include:
Undergraduate Research
• Summer Research Program—URGO Summer Research is a 10-week, on-campus
program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing research/creative line or carry
out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget and a
housing stipend.
• Academic year research—$1,000 to pursue scholarship with a faculty mentor
Nationally-Competitive Fellowships—Provide application assistance and interview
preparation for awards such as the:
• Fulbright US Student Program
• Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
• Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
• Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
• Mitchell (one-year study at Irish institution)
• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
• Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
• Udall ($5,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
• UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
• NSF (graduate fellowship)
• Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
Graduate and Professional School Advising—Individualized advising and application
assistance for:
• Graduate school
• Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school,
veterinary medicine, etc.)
• Off-campus summer research experiences for undergraduates (US and abroad)
GRE test Affordable, on-campus prep courses
Other Initiatives
• Fund student travel to national academic conferences to present research findings
• Mayo Innovation Scholars Program—Collaborative research between select Minnesota
private colleges, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual
Property
• Zyzzogeton—Annual on-campus festival showcasing undergraduate research and
creative activity
• Courtland Agre Annual Summer Research Symposium for students in STEM disciplines
(in conjunction with Nobel laureate, chemist, and Augsburg alumnus Peter Agre, and St.
Olaf College)
Services for Students with Disabilities
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
Supports students with learning, attentional, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities.
Provides support and specialized services to students with documented physical disabilities.
TRiO/Student Support Services
Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRiO/SSS.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of
recovery, achieve academic success, and thrive in a residential community of accountability and
support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its values: recovery based on spirituality and the
12-step model; personal responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life; educational success;
giving back through servant leadership; thriving in a community that is an alcohol- and drug-free
environment; and developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with
licensed alcohol and drug counseling staff, and participate in team and community-building
activities. Students have access to academic skills specialists and other support services on
campus. Participation in Step-UP offers students leadership opportunities within the program,
on campus, and in the greater Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join together to form
a community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the
friendships and bonds students form while participating in the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step abstinencebased recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide
by the StepUP contract, and live in StepUP housing.
Ethnic Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian
students to further their academic careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s
mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native students by providing academic, financial,
emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment. Some
of the services provided include:
• Assisting students with the admission process and financial aid application
• Nurturing students’ identification as an American Indian and providing opportunities for
students to learn about their heritage
• Providing opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American
Indian people and cultures
• Providing academic advising and course plans
• Providing opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and
alumni
• Providing a number of different scholarships, including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership
Award, Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in
seeking and applying for other outside/tribal scholarships
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Offering community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native
community and information about jobs and internships
Hispanic/Latino Student Services
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services program offers students individualized attention in
many areas, including academic support, counseling, and advocacy.
Day, WEC, and graduate students find assistance in admissions and financial aid
procedures, scholarships, orientation and registration, academic planning, career counseling,
housing, internships and employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises Latino student organizations (such as the Spanish Club and the Allied
Latino/a Augsburg Students) and supports academic, social, and cultural events/activities that
improve the academic and personal development of Hispanic/ Latino students and provide
awareness of the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
Pan-Asian Student Services
The Pan-Asian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain AsianAmerican students and to enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg
College. The program seeks to create opportunities where Asian students can be involved in
and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process,
orientation, registration and coursework selection, career development, academic and nonacademic pursuits, and employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association
organizes various activities during the academic year to increase the network of friendship and
support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Student Services
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to an event held in 1968 called “One Day in
May” when Augsburg hosted a series of interactive programs with the community. As a result,
Black Student Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally-conscious personal,
academic, financial, pre-professional and transitional support for students of Afrikan descent.
This service enhances the recruitment, retention, and graduation of Pan-Afrikan students and
enables their learning experience to be interactive. PAC brings the knowledge and experience
of Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming and
advises the Pan-Afrikan Student Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is
to enable students of Afrikan descent to share their diversity and collectively express their
fellowship with the Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a variety of social and cultural
activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented
students of color who are continuing Augsburg undergraduate students. The goal of the
program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes,
supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application
process. Scholars receive a $5,000 scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a
mentor who is an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful within their chosen profession.
Working with the Ethnic Services directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that, ideally,
match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
o A GPA of 2.5 or higher
o Demonstrated financial need
o Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
o Demonstrated community involvement both on and off campus
Program objectives are to:
o Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
o Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best
serve the world?
o Assist in discerning vocation
o Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the
program each successive year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA)
Services works to improve the campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at
Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and
sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire
campus through a variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Ally Trainings; the Soup, Gender,
and Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA Newsletter offer learning and networking opportunities
for the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition, the department
honors LGBTQIA and allied students each year during Lavender Graduation, where the
recipients of the LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award and Karen Neitge Scholarship are
honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/cao/lgbtqia.html.
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CATALOG FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS 1968-69 AND 1969-70
RECORD FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS 1966-67 AND 1967-68
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PROFILE
AFFILIATION
Augsburg College is a fouryear liberal arts college affiliated
with
The
American
Lutheran Church. The College
offers a broad education in a
Christian environment.
parish work, and missions. Students may prepare for further
study in the fields of engineering, theology, dentistry, medicine, nursing, and law, and for
graduate study in various fields.
LOCATION
Augsburg College is fully accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the National
Council for the Accreditation
of Teacher Education, the
American Chemical Society, and
the American Association of
University Women.
Augsburg College is located
along Interstate Highway NO.
94, just 20 blocks from the
downtown loop area of Minneapolis. Students have easy access to libraries, museums, and
art collections. They also have
the opportunity to attend lectures, musical programs and
other cultural activities in the
Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
MEMBERSHIPS
SETTING
Augsburg College holds membership also in the American
Council on Education, the Association of American Colleges, the
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the
National Lutheran Educational
Conference, the Association of
Minnesota Colleges, the Minnesota Private College Council and
the Association of Protestant
Colleges and Universities.
The twelve-block Augsburg
campus is located in the heart
of Minneapolis and is adjacent
to the University of Minnesota
West Bank campus and two of
the city's largest hospitals. In
this urban setting, Augsburg
students prepare for careers in
our increasingly urban society.
A friendly atmosphere prevails
on the Augsburg campus. Students participate in all phases
of campus community life under
the direction of a capable, wellprepared faculty.
ACCREDITATION
COURSES OF STUDY
Augsburg College offers a Liberal Arts education with courses leading to a Bachelor of Arts
degree offered in 29 major fields
of study. Students are prepared
for teaching, business administration, social work, medical
technology, secretarial work,
DEVELOPMENT
A comprehensive development
program is in operation which
will, over the years, add additional land and buildings t o the
Augsburg College campus.
THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE CAMPUS
Augsburg College is located
near the Minneapolis loop and
the University of Minnesota.
The Administrative offices are
in science ~ ~ at1the1 corner of
7th Street and 21st Avenue
South.
Prospective students and 0ther interested persons are cor-
dially invited to visit the
campus. Visiting hours are
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday; Saturday by appointment. A letter or telephone call
in advance is recommended.
Write to the Office of Admissi,ons, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404; or
telephone 332-5181.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
AUGUST 1968
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OtTOBER 1968
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NOVEMBER 1968
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DECEMBER 1968
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JANUARY 1969
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FEBRUARY 1969
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MARCH 1969
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APRIL 1969
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MAY 1969
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SUMMER SESSION 1968
June 24
July 4
Aug. 2
...........(Mon.) ............ Final registration and
beginning of classes
............(Thurs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday
............
(Fri.)
................. Final
examinations
ACADEMIC YEAR 1968-69
FALL TERM
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
5-9 .......... (Thurs.-Mon.) ... Freshman Welcome Week
9, 10 . . . . . . . . . (Mon., Tues.) ................ Registration
11 .......... (Wed.) ...................... Classes begin
19 . . . . . . . . . . .(Tues.) ............... Last day of classes
20-26 ........ (Wed.-Tues.) ......... Final examinations
27-Dec. 3 . . . . (Wed.-Tues.) .......... Thanksgiving recess
WINTER TERM
Dec. 3 ............. (Tues.) ...................... Registration
Dec. 4 ............. (Wed.) ..................... Classes begin
(Fri.) ............. Christmas recess begins
Dec. 20, 9:00 p.m.
(Mon.) .................... Classes resume
Jan. 6, 7:45 a.m.
Feb. 25 ............ (Tues.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day of classes
Feb. 26-March 4 ... (Wed.-Tues.) ......... Final examinations
March 5-10 ....... (Wed.-Mon.) ................ Term break
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SPRING TERM
March 10 .......... (Mon.) ...................... Registration
March 11 .......... (Tues.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes begin
April 2, 9:00 p.m. .. (Wed.) ............... Easter recess begins
April 8, 7:45 a.m.
(Tues.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes resume
May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . (Fri.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day of classes
May 26-30 ......... (Mon.-Fri.) . . . . . . . . . . . . Final examinations
June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .(Sun.) . . . . . . Baccalaureate, Commencement
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AUGUST 1969
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SEPTEMBER 1969
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OCTOBER 1969
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DECEMBER 1969
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FEBRUARY 1970
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MARCH 1970
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APRIL 1970
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MAY 1970
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JANUARY 1970
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FIRST SUMMER SESSION 1969
. . . . . . . . . . . . Final registration and
beginning of classes
July 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . (Fri.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday
July 18 ............ (Fri.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final examinations
June 9
. . . . . . . . . . . . (Mon.)
July 21
Aug. 8
............ (Mon.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes begin
. . . . . . . . . . . . (Fri.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final examinations
SECOND SUMMER SESSION 1969
ACADEMIC YEAR 1969-70
FALL TERM
Sept. 4-8 .......... (Thurs.-Mon.) . . . Freshman Welcome Week
Sept. 8, 9 ......... (Mon., Tues.) ................ Registration
Sept. 10 ........... (Wed.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes begin
Nov. 18 . . . . . . . . . . .(Tues.) ............... Last day of classes
Nov. 19-25 . . . . . . . .(Wed.-Tues.) ......... Final examinations
Nov. 26-Dec. 2 . . . . .(Wed.-Tues.) ......... Thanksgiving recess
WINTER TERM
Dec. 2 ............. (Tues.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration
Dec. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . (Wed.) ..................... Classes begin
Dec. 19, 9:00 p.m. .. (Fri.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas recess begins
Jan. 5, 7:45 a.m. ... (Mon.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes resume
Feb. 24 ............ (Tues.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day of classes
Feb. 25-March 3 . . . . (Wed.-Tues.) . . . . . . . . . Final examinations
March 4-9 ......... (Wed.-Mon.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Term break
SPRING TERM
March 9 . . . . . . . . . . . (Mon.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration
March 10 . . . . . . . . . . (Tues.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes begin
March 25, 9:00 p.m. . (Wed.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easter recess begins
March 31, 7:45 a.m. . (Tues.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes resume
May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . (Fri.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day of classes
May 25-29 . . . . . . . . (Mon.-Fri.) . . . . . . . . . . . Final examinations
May 31 . . . . . . . . . . . (Sun.) . . . . . . Baccalaureate, Commencement
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A I M S A N D OBJECTIVES
Augsburg College is a Christian liberal arts college of The
American Lutheran Church. The
faculty and the Board of Regents of the College affirm the
following as their understanding of the aims, philosophy, objectives and character of this
institution.
ULTIMATE AlMS
TO contribute to the true good
of human life and society.
To contribute t o the building
of free and living congregations
in the community of the Christian Church.
BASIC PHILOSOPHY
The Christian message concerning the redemptive act of
God in Christ constitutes the
greatest potential for good in
human life and society; but this
potential is realized only insofar
as it is actualized in the minds
and hearts of individuals.
The redemption of the mind
constitutes the unique educational task laid upon the ChrGtian
Church; in seeking to relate all
learning to the truth of the
Christian faith, the Christian college performs its greatest service both to the Church and to
society.
Where there is an atmosphere
of free and honest inquiry, truth
has the overwhelming advantage;
the Christian college, therefore,
pursues its purposes not by indoctrination or coercion, but by
inviting teachers and students
to join in a common search for
truth and in a common attempt
to see all truth in relation to
ultimate s ruth.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
To attract to the college students of high ability and genuine religious concern who can
reap the maximum benefit from
a program of Christian higher
education.
To provide a campus setting
that is conducive to the spiritual,
mental, moral and physical wellbeing of its students.
To stimulate its students' intellectual interest, and to assist
them to develop the habits and
skills necessary for sound academic work.
To acquaint its students with
the spiritual, cultural and intellectual riches of mankind, both
for the sake of the enrichment
of their own lives and, through
them, for the enrichment of their
homes and communities.
To confront its students with
the problems and benefits of
living and serving in an increasingly urban culture.
To lead its students to a deeper understanding and. experience
of the Christian Gospel in its
relation to every area of life
and learning.
To assist its students in discovering and clarifying their
peculiar aptitudes and interests,
and to provide training and
counsel that ,will assist them
in preparing for a life work appropriate thereto.
To aid its students in the development of Christian attitudes
and Christian qualities of character; and to encourage each
GENERAL
INFORMATION
student to look upon his life
as a Christian vocation, and an
opportunity for service t o God
and man.
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER
Augsburg College is a Christian community of life and learning.
As a Christian academic community, Augsburg seeks that
high level of excellence which
is appropriate to such a community.
Augsburg treasures its religious and cultural heritage as an
institution founded by Lutheran
immigrants from Norway who
sought t,o play a creative role
in American life and society,
and seeks t o preserve the enduring values of this heritage
in the life of the college community today.
As a metropolitan college,
Augsburg attempts to relate its
faculty and. students to an urban
culture by utilizing the educational, social, cultural and religious resources of the growing
metropolitan
community
in
which it is located.
THE PHYSICAL PLANT
Instructional facilities and student housing a t Augsburg are
conveniently located in relation
to each other.
Old Main, erected in 1900, contains a large number of classrooms and offices.
Science Hall, erected in 194%
49, includes the general administration offices; well-equipped
laboratories for chemistry, phys-
ics, and biology; a medium-sized
auditorium; and several classrooms and faculty offices. The
Lisa Odland Observatory, on the
roof of Science Hall, was completed in the summer of 1960.
The George Sverdrup Library,
named in honor of Augsburg's
fourth president, was erected
and dedicated in 1955. Adjacent
to Science Hall and of similar
contemporary architectural design, it contains spacious reading rooms, seminars, work
rooms, a visual-education center,
the Augsburg Archives, classrooms, and a number of faculty
offices. There is stack space for
approximately 100,000 volumes.
Melby Hall, the new auditorium-gymnasium, was completed in 1961. This building,
named in honor of Professor J. S.
Melby, dean of men from 1920
to 1942, basketball coach and
head of the Christianity department, provides excellent facilities for the health and physical
education program, intercollegiate athletics, chapel services and
general auditorium purposes.
East Hall, purchased in 1966,
provides a rehearsal hall for the
Concert Band and Repertoire
Band as well as rehearsal and
instruction rooms for instrumentalists.
The Music Hall was acquired
by purchase in 1947 and has
been remodeled to provide vocal, string and piano rehearsal
rooms together with a rehearsal
room for large groups.
The Speech and Drama Building was acquired in 1959 and remodeled to make an extremely
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functional building for dramatic
and other speech activities.
The Augsburg College Center,
completed in 1967, is a center
of non-academic activity on
campus. The building houses the
Commons, which is the name for
the main dining area, plus private dining rooms and coffee
shop. Student government and
student publications have quarters in this building. The bookstore is also located here. Spacious lounges and recreational
areas are provided in this threestory building containing 55,000
square feet of space.
Urness Tower Residence for
Women, completed in 1967, is
an eleven-story building providing living quarters for 324 women students. The building was
named in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Urness who have given
several generous gifts to the
college. A unique feature of the
building is that each floor is
considered a "house unit" providing the 36 residents, housed
two to a room, with their own
lounge, study and utility areas.
The second floor level with
main lounge, also provides an
apartment for the head resident.
There is an observation lounge
a t the top of the structure.
Sverdrup-Oftedal
Memorial
Hall, erected in 1938, was
named in honor of Augsburg's
second and third presidents. The
building houses about 65 men
students and provides for some
faculty and administration offices in one wing.
Sivertsen-Mortensen Hall in-
corporates a building donated
to the college in 1939 from the
late Dr. Iver Sivertsen and Mrs.
Sivertsen, and a larger addition
erected in 1955 and named in
honor of Miss Gerda Mortensen.
dean of women a t Augsburg
from 1923 to 1964. The building
provides housing for about 144
men students as well as apartments for the resident head.
The Studio Building, dedicated
in 1964, houses the Department
of Art on its two floors.
West Hall is an apartment
building purchased in 1966
shortly after it was constructed.
The building houses 38 women
students and an apartment for
the head resident.
Cottage Houses. A large number of dwellings have been acquired in recent years in the
expanded campus area to provide accommodations for men
or women students, married students and for faculty and staff
members.
The President's Home, an attractive colonial residence, is
located on the West River Road.
THE ARCHIVES
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The Augsburg Archives seeks
to gather and make available
for use documents, books, and
other articles of historical value.
The George Sverdrup Library
provides adequate, fire-proof
quarters for the archives. Here
are found a large collection of
periodicals, manuscripts, letters
i n d pictures, affording extensive
resources for scholarly research.
LIBRARY FACILITIES
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The beautiful and spacious
George Sverdrup Library provides a central study-workshop
for both faculty and students.
It contains about 70,000 volumes, exclusive of pamphlets,
and is adding approximately
7,000 new volumes each year.
Students and faculty working in
either of the two large reading
rooms find the atmosphere conducive to quiet study and research materials close at hand.
All books are kept on open
shelves. Reference service, provided by an able and welltrained staff, is available to
students.
Special collections have been
developed in the Music Library,
the Chemistry Library, the Curriculum and Library Science Libraries, and in the Audio-Visual
Center. In 1966, the AmericanScandinavian Foundation presented its collection of Scandinavian music to the College. Additional conveniences
include conference rooms for
larger groups or small classes. A
typing corner is provided in the
first-floor reading room.
The library subscribes to
nearly 600 of the best periodi-
cals dealing with a large variety
of subjects, as well as a number
of serials devoted to the interests of special fields. Curregt
issues are displayed in a pleasant browsing area.
The library plays an active
role in promoting general reading, presenting regular book displays, and sponsoring monthly
book discussions for faculty,
staff, and students.
In the Twin City area are
other libraries which make their
holdings available to Augsburg
students, notably, the St. Paul
and Minneapolis public libraries,
the latter of which issues library
cards to out-of-town students
for each school year.
NATURAL SCIENCE
LABORATORIES
The laboratories of the Natural Sciences are located in the
Science Hall. Four laboratories
and storeroom and office space
for biology are located on the
second floor; three larger laboratories and two special research
laboratories for chemistry and
two laboratories for physics are
located on the third and fourth
floors. A chemistry library is
located near the research facilities. Storerooms and faculty offices are also located here.
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
1968-69
COMPREHENSIVE FEE
Includes tuition, board and room and College Center
fees as described below.
(per year)
$- 2,270.00
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TUITION
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New freshmen entering September, 1968
(per year) $ 1,400.00
This rate is guaranteed for four consecutive years.
In case of time lost due to illness or accident, the rate,
upon application and approval, may be extended for a
fifth year.
Transfer students and returning students not on a prior
year-guaranteed plan.
(per year) $ 1,300.00
Part-time students (carrying less than 12 credits per
term)
(per credit hour) $ -3880
Fee for auditing is one-half the fee for credit.
BOARD AND ROOM
Residence Halls
Honor Houses (upper-class students only)
The board plan provides 21 meals per week.
(per year)
(per year)
$ _ 840.00
$ 795.00
OTHER REQUIRED FEES
College Center Fee
(per year)
Part-time students are charged on a proportionate basis.
Application Fee
Required of all new students, non-refundable.
Initial Payment-New Students
Required of students whose application for admission
has been accepted; to be paid by May 1, 1968. The payment is applied to the tuition fee, but is not transferable
or refundable.
Room Reservation Deposit-Returning
Students
Required by July 1, 1968, to reserve a housing assignment for the term beginning September, 1968.
Breakage Deposit
Required of all resident students. Refundable upon
graduation, transfer to another institution, or discontinuing educational program at Augsburg College.
SPECIAL FEES
Change in registration after classes begin (per cancel
or add)
r
Late registration after classes begin
(per day)
Placement re-registration (for alumni)
Graduation fee
Transcript fee: first copy free, additional copy
Arrangements for special examinations are made in
Registrar's office, with charges according to schedule
on file.
$
30.00
$
10.00
$
100.00
$
25.00
$
20.00
$
$
$
$
$
2.00
2.00
5.00
15.00
1.00
SPECIAL COURSE FEES
Computer Science
Student Teaching
Improvement of Reading
Music Lessons (10 per term)
Practice Studio Rental
Organ (one hour per day)
Piano or Voice (one hour per day)
OTHER COSTS
Books and supplies are available from the Bookstore.
Estimated costs
(per year) $
Linen service, required in residence halls
(per year) $
Personal expenses for clothing, entertainment and transportation vary from student to student. In planning a
yearly budget, a student should add
(per year) $
$
SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNT
A statement of charges for the year will be prepared
and forwarded to the student early in August. Payment of one-third of the annual charge is due a t the
beginning of each term except that for the fall term
payments will be due on or before August 20, so that
all necessary processing of financial arrangements can
be completed in time to clear the student for registration.
- In some cases, more frequent and smaller payments may
be--necessa~
or desirable. Information on this mode of
payment will be forwarded with the statement of
charges in August. Students using this service will pay
a carrying charge.
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REFUNDS
If a student decides to cancel his registration, refunds
of term fees, tuition and room charges are allowed as
follows: during the first week of classes, 80%; during
the second week, 70%; during the third week, 60%;
during the fourth week, 50%; and during the fifth week,
40%. No allowance is given after the fifth week. Refunds
for board are made on a proportionate basis.
If a student is forced to cancel his registration because
of accident or illness during the first five weeks of
the term, the charge is one-half of the rate indicated
above, except that board is refunded on a proportionate
basis. Students required to enter military service will
receive a full refund of fees and a proportionate refund
on board and room charges.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial aid in the form of loan funds, scholarships, and parttime employment is available a t Augsburg College.
Augsburg participates in the College Scholarship Service (CSS) of
the College Entrance Examination Board. Participants in CSS subscribe t o the principle that the amount of financial aid granted a
student should be based upon financial need. The CSS assists the
college's financial aid officer in determining the student's need for
financial assistance. Entering students seeking financial assistance
are required to submit a copy of the Parents' Confidential Statement
(PCS) form to the College Scholarship Service, designating Augsburg College as one of the recipients, by March 15. The PCS form
may be obtained from a secondary school or the College Scholarship
Service, Box 881, Evanston, Illinois 60204. All upper-class students
are required to submit a Parents' Confidential Statement-Renewal
form each year.
Several loan funds have been established to assist students in working out their financial problems. Loans may be arranged at a reasonable rate of interest for various periods of time.
The General Student Loan Fund, established through the gifts of
many individual donors, is maintained chiefly by contributions from
the Augsburg College Women's Club.
National Defense Student Loans, established by the National Defense Education Act of 1958, are available t o students capable of
maintaining good standing in their chosen course of study. Special
consideration will be given to all students with a superior academic
background. Loans will normally be granted for the academic year,
September through June, or the remaining balance thereof. Reapplication will be necessary for each succeeding loan period.
United Student Aid Funds is a program of endorsing loans made
by local banks to college students requiring financial assistance. A
grant to the college by the Gamble-Skogmo Foundation provided
the funds to establish the initial reserves required. The United
Student Aid Fund Incorporation also handles the Federal Insured
Loan program.
Arrangements for all types of loans are made through a conference
with the Dean of Students, chairman of the faculty committee on financial aid. In addition to arranging loans, the committee counsels
students on financial matters with the objective in mind of helping the student work out a satisfactory plan for his finances.
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO FRESHMEN
Foundation Fellowships are offered t o students with outstanding
high school records and high scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test
of the College Entrance Examination Board. Recipients are guaranteed enrollment in honors course work. These awards range in
amount from $100 to full tuition and are renewable for four years
for students with a grade point average o~f 3.0 (B average). TO
qualify for a Foundation Fellowship a student should rank in the
upper five percent of his high school class and have a combined
score of 1200 or higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The scholarship committee also considers an individual's interests, abilities,
and character.
Honor Scholarships are offered to good students who have strong
potential for academic success at Augsburg College. These awards
range in amount from $100 to full tuition and may be renewed for
four years for students with a grade point average of 2.50.
Students who rank in the upper fifteen percent of their
high school class and have above average scores in the Scholastic
Aptitude Test are eligible for Honor Scholarships.
Chemistry Scholarships and Research Awards are offered each year
by the Department of Chemistry to students strongly interested in
chemistry or medicine. The six awards vary in amount from $2,000
to $4,000 over four years. A student qualifies for a Chemistry
Scholarship on the basis of his high school performance, a special
chemistry examination, financial need, and vocational objective.
Summer Research Awards are also available to students in chemistry. This award provides a stipend of $600 for each student
to do research under the guidance of the chemistry department.
Academic Grants are awarded to students on the basis of financial
need as demonstrated by the College Scholarship Service. Students who are admitted to Augsburg College but do not qualify
for a scholarship may be considered for an academic grant or financial award'. These awards range in amount from $100 to $600 and
may be renewable for four years with a grade point average of 2.0
(C average).
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO UPPERCLASSMEN
Departmental Scholarships of varying amounts are awarded each
year to students who are highly recommended by the chairman of
their ma)or department. These scholarships are renewable if the
student maintains a scholastic average of 2.75 or better.
Alumni Achievement Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students in the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes for use the
following academic year. The scholarship fund., which is equivalent to three half-tuition scholarships, is awarded on the basis of
previous academic performance. No award will be in excess of
financial need.
The Augsburg College Women's Club Schdarship awards, totaling
$400, are granted each year to two or more students of outstanding
character and excellent scholarship.
The Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial Scholarship was established in 1965 by her husband, Thomas I. Benson. The Scholarship
is awarded annually to a student studying choral music.
The Thorvald Olsen Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship Fund was
established in 1960 by gifts from the Burntvedt family and through
a church-wide offering, to honor the memory of Dr. T. 0.Burntvedt
who was President of the Lutheran Free Church from 1930 to 1958.
One or more scholarships are awarded annually to a student or
students in the senior class who are preparing for the ministry.
The Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarships were established in 1961 by Mrs. Alma Jensen Dickerson, a member of the
Augsburg faculty from 1943 to 1954. One or more scholarships are
awarded annually to able and deserving junior or senior students.
The M. J. Estrem Scholarship was established in 1965 by Mr. and
Mrs. M. J. Estrem of Minneapolis to provide an annual scholarship
for some worthy student of the College, such student to be selected
upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee of the
College.
Augsburg awards Foreign Student Scholarships each year to deserving students from other countries. These scholarships may be
awarded in amounts up to the equivalent of full tuition.
The Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship Fund, established
in 1965, makes possible the awarding of one or more scholarships
each year to upperclass male students interested in careers in the
field of business.
The 0. I. Hertsgaard Scholarship was established in 1966 by Mr.
and Mrs. 0. I. Hertsgaard. One or more scholarships will be awarded
annually to junior or senior students who have demonstrated a
proficiency in choral and/or instrumental music, who show interest
or potential in conducting and show promise of overall academic
success.
The Keith E. Hoffman Memorial Scholarship was established in
1945 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Hoffman of Minneapolis in memory of their son who gave his life in the conquest of Okinawa.
The scholarship is awarded annually to a student selected on the
basis of academic achievement, personal character, and ability in
the field of athletics.
International Milling Company Scholarships are funded by contributions made by the International Milling Company to the Minnesota Private College Fund. These scholarships of variable amounts
are awarded annually to able and deserving upper-class students.
The American Indian Scholarship was established in 1955 by Spring
Lake Park Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. It is a scholarship of
$200 to be applied on tuition at Augsburg College. It is to be awarded
to an American Indian student selected on the basis of scholarship
and economic need.
The Iver and Marie Iversen Scholarship was established in 1957
through a grant from Mr. Iver Iversen of Brooklyn, New York. It
is awarded annually to a student in the College. The award, in the
amount of $250, is made on the basis of need, scholarship, and
interest in Christian service.
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The Magnus A. Kleven Family Scholarship was established in 1956
by members of the family to honor their parents. The scholarship
is awarded annually t o a student on the basis of academic achievement, personal character, and promise of achievement in the field
of physical education.
Lutheran Brotherhood Scholarships of $500 each are provided
by the Lutheran Brotherhood Life Insurance Society and awarded
each fall to outstanding Lutheran college seniors. The students are
selected by the College in the spring of the junior year on the basis
of religious leadership and scholastic standing.
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarships were established in
1966 from funds given by Aid Association for Lutherans Insurance
Company. These scholarships of variable amounts are awarded
annually to able and deserving upper-class students who are policy
holders.
David Mathre Memorial Scholarship for Student Teachers is available to qualified full-time students in need of financial assistance
during the term in which they are doing student teaching.
The Onesimus Scholarship, established in 1962 by Mr. and Mrs.
James Helleckson, is awarded annually in the amount of $300 to
an Augsburg student or graduate who is preparing for service in
the Christian ministry.
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in memory of Henry P. Opseth, former head of the Music Department and director of the Augsburg College Choir. It is awarded
annually to a sophomore or junior student d outstanding promise
in the field of music.
The Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize, from a fund established by
members of the Paulson family in memory of Professor Adolph
Paulson who taught social science at Augsburg from 1930 to 1935,
is awarded annually to a college student for the best essay written
on an assigned subject in the field of Christian sociology. The
amount of the prize is $50.
The Quanbeck Scholarship Fund was established in 1963 by a bequest of John G. Quanbeck. The income from this fund is awarded
annually to freshman students who, without assistance, would be
unable to pursue higher education.
The Reader's Digest Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in
1965, provides an annual scholarship for a deserving and able upperclassman.
The Reverend Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarships were established
in 1958 by two anonymous donors to honor the memory of Reverend Olaf Rogne, business administrator of the college from 1940
to 1952. Three awards of $500 each are made annually to seIected
students preparing for Christian senrice.
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The Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial Scholarship was established in 1964 by her family and friends to honor her memory.
As an expression of Christian concern for the problems of social
injustice, this scholarship is awarded periodically to an American
Negro student.
Social Service Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Division
of Charities of the American Lutheran Church. Two scholarships of
$300 or three scholarships of $200 will be awarded each year to
students at Augsburg College. The recipients must be juniors or
seniors of the Lutheran faith who are enrolled in social work
courses and plan to continue training in a graduate school of smial
work. In addition to scholastic achievement, a student's interests,
aptitude, and skills in working with people are considered in making this award.
The Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship in memory of Marilyn
Yvonne Solberg, a member of the Ausgburg College Choir from
1950 until the time of her death in 1953, was established in 1955
by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Iver Solberg and her brother, Donran.
It is awarded to an Augsburg student who has music as a major
or minor and who shows outstanding promise or achievement in
the art of singing.
The Marguerite Hamilton Storley Memorial Scholarship was established in 1965 by her family and friends to honor her memory.
A scholarship of $300 will be awarded annually to an able and
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deserving junior or senior student recommended by the scholarship
committee.
The Professor P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship was established in 1959 by friends to honor the memory of P. A. Sveeggen,
professor of English at Augsburg from 1915 to 1952. The award
of variable amount is made annually to an outstanding student in
the field of English.
Tozer Scholarships of $500 each are awarded annually to outstanding Junior or Senior students who are residents of the state of
Minnesota. Monies for these scholarships are provided by the Tozer
Foundation, Inc., of Stillwater, Minnesota.
The Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship was established in 1962
by E. Lorraine Yokie and Doris E. Yokie, daughters of Edward
Yokie. A scholarship will be awarded annually to an able and deserving junior or senior student recommended by the scholarship
committee.
Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Undesignated memorial gifts are
placed in the Foundation Fund. Income from these endowment gifts
is used to provide scholarships d varying amounts. The scholarship committee selects students who are able and deserving.
The Crown Prince Harald Scholarship was created by the Augsburg College Board of Regents on the occasion of the visit by Crown
Prince Harald of Norway to the Augsburg campus in October,
1965. This annual scholarship provides one year's full tuition for
a student from Norway who wishes t o study at Augsburg. The
recipient is chosen from applicants by a committee in Norway
set up for this purpose.
The Manivald Aldre Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was established in 1960 by friends and the Department of Chemistry t o honor
the memory of Manivald Aldre, assistant professor of chemistry
a t Augsburg from 1949 t o 1958. The annual award is made t o a
student whose academic record indicates promise of achievement
in the field of chemistry.
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1960 by the Department of Chemistry t o honor the memory of Carl
Fosse, professor of chemistry a t Augsburg from 1921 to 1942. The
annual award is made t o a student whose academic record indicates
promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Covey Hendrickson Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
established in 1967 by the family and friends and the Department
of Chemistry to honor the memory of Covey Hendrickson, a student of chemistry a t Augsburg until his death in June, 1966. The
annual award is made to a student whose academic background
indicates promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
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The Dr. Frederick C. and Laura E. Mortensen Chemistry Scholarship
was established in 1961 by the chemistry staff. The award is made
annually to a chemistry student whose record indicates promise
in the field of chemistrv.
The Dr. W. M. Sandstrom Chemistry Scholarship was established in
1963 by a gift from Dr. Sandstrom, retired professor of bi'ochemistry
at the University of Minnesota. The annual award is made to a student whose academic background indicates promise of achievement
in the field of chemistry.
The Walter Gordon Schnell Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was
established by friends and the Department of Chemistry in 1960
to honor the memory of Walter Gordon Schnell, a student omf chemistry a t Augsburg until the time of his death in January, 1960. The
annual award ia made t o a student whose academic background indicates promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Walter E. Thwaite, Jr., Memorial Chemistry Scholarship w a s
established in 1963. This annual award is made to a student whose
academic background indicates promising achievement in the field
of chemistry.
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GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Greater Augsburg Alumni Association Scholarship of $500 is
awarded annually to an outstanding alumnus of Augsburg in order
to encourage and assist promising students in the carrying out of
projects of graduate study.
George Sverdrup, President of Augsburg from 1911 to 1937. It is
awarded annually to an Augsburg graduate of outstanding character
and ability who plans to prepare further for the vocation of teaching. The amount of the Fellowship is five hundred dollars.
STUDENT
EMPLOYMENT
An employment
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the school year,
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in obtaining part-time remunerative work during
Christmas vacation, and summer. Both on-campus
jobs are available.
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ADMISSION
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications for admission are provided by and submitted to the
Office of Admissions, Applications may be obtained by visiting,
writing, or calling (332-5181). A majority of the applications are
received between September and January of the students' senior
year in high school. Although the closing date for making application for the fall term is August 1, the class may be filled well
in advance of this date.
An early decision plan is available for highly-qualified applicants
who apply before December 1. These applicants are notified concerning admission on the basis of grades through the junior year
and college aptitude test scores. Students applying after December 1 will generally not be notified concerning admission until after
the Scholastic Aptitude Test scores have been received by the
college. A $100 tuition deposit is due before May 1, with earlier
payment giving preference in the assignment of campus housing.
Students admitted after May 1 are required to make the $100 tuition deposit within two weeks of notification of acceptance. The
tuition deposit is not refundable but applies to the cost of tuition.
An interview on campus is encouraged.
Instructions for applying for admission:
1. Return the application form with a $10 application fee
(non-refundable) and a photograph to:
Office of Admissions
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
2. Request your counselor or principal to send us a transcript
of your high school record and all test results. Transfer
students will request the previous college or colleges to
send an official transcript of grades together with results
of standardized tests taken.
3. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance
Examination Board is required for admission. The test should
be taken early in the senior year or late in the junior year.
See your counselor or principal about registering for the
SAT or write to College Entrance Examination Board, c/o
Educational Testing Service, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey. Transfer students are not required to take the SAT.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The quality of a student's work in high scho'ol, type of course program, scores on college aptitude tests, extra-curricular pal-ticipation, and recommendations are important factors in considering an
application for admission. Augsburg College seeks students who
rank high in their high school graduating class, a t least in the upper half, and who have satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Examination Board.
It is recommended that a student have a least 12 academic subjects in his college preparatory curriculum, which should include
four units of English, and a t least two units each of a foreign language, social studies, mathematics, and science. A unit is defined
a s a course covering one academic year and equivalent to at least
120 hours of classwork.
A recent physical examination is also required. Students will be
provided with blanks early in the summer to be filled out and returned to the Student Personnel Office by August 1. The health
report must be received before the student will be permitted to register.
TRANSFER
Students are accepted by transfer from other colleges and universities if their academic record and test results are satisfactory
and they are in good standing. College credit is granted for liberal
arts courses satisfactorily completed a t accredited institutions. A
maximum of 95 quarter credits is allowed on transfer from a junior
college. The college reserves the right not to grant credit for
courses where it considers the work unsatisfactory, and to grant
provisional credit for work taken in unaccredited institutions. The
grade point average for graduation is based on work taken a t
Augsburg.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Advanced placement is granted to students who qualify, on the
basis of work taken in high school or elsewhere, to enroll in courses
beyond the beginning course. Placement may be determined by
tests, or by the level and length of the course previously completed.
ADVANCED STANDING
Advanced standing, that is, college credit, is granted t o high school
students who have successfully completed a college-level course
provided they received a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations.
CAMPUS
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There are many influences which mould life and character in college. While the exercises d classroom, laboratory, and library
form the organizing basis of college activity, they need to be supplemented by other than academic forces. These intangible but very
real supplementary influences have much to do with creating the
climate of an institution. At Augsburg definite emphasis is placed
upon the maintenance of a whoiesome spirit of ~hristianc&rnunity living.
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THE CHAPEL SERVICE
At the center of Augsburg's program is the daily chapel service,
where the faculty and students gather for united worship, prayer,
and a brief meditation upon the Word of God. Regular attendance
is expected of all students and faculty.
COMMISSION OF
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
The Commission of Religious Activities, composed of students and
faculty, is responsible to the Augsburg community for the implementation of the religious program. Chairman of this Commission is a student, who is also a member of the Student Council.
Although Augsburg College does not believe that religious life
can be separated from the rest of life, this Commission does see
its major responsibility in relation to worship, devotional life, and
the stimulation of faith through discussion and service.
RECREATION STANDARDS
AND DISCIPLINE
At Augsburg all of the work of the college rests on certain Biblical affirmatives about human nature and man's relation to God.
As a Christian liberal arts college, Augsburg takes these relationships seriously and therefore seeks to educate the whole man.
It follows that one of its important responsibilities is to establish
programs and policies that contribute to this end.
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It is expected of each student that his life, conduct and influence, both on and off campus, shall be worthy of a member of a
Christian college, and students who do not feel drawn to this
quality of life should not seek to be enrolled at Augsburg.
Without attempting to dictate to the individual conscience, the
college reserves the right to ask its students to adapt themselves
to the social and recreational program approved by the college.
It reserves the right to dismiss any student whose continuation
in college is deemed undesirable for social as well as for academic
reasons.
It is the policy of the college that such action shall be taken only
after the available campus resources of counseling and judicial
processes have been utilized. Thus, disciplinary problems are first
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dealt with through counseling. Those not solved this way are
channeled to a student-faculty Judicial Council through the Office of the Dean of Students. In all cases, careful investigation and
the privilege of a hearing precede any disciplinary action.
In seeking to develop a constructive recreational program, some
limitations have been placed on certain activities. The college is
opposed to all forms of gambling. The college does not allow
the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in residence
halls, in any college-approved place of residence or a t any collegesponsored event. Minnesota state law forbids the possession or
consumption of alcoholic beverages by people who are not 21
years of age.
CONVOCATION
Convocations are held on Wednesdays throughout the year. These
programs acquaint the campus community with outstanding personalities in various fields. A wide range of interests is covered,
including the scientific, political, social, religious, and artistic.
SOCIAL, CULTURAL
AND RECREATIONAL
PROGRAM
In attempting to meet the needs and interests of Augsburg students, use is made of all existing facilities on campus and many
of those which are available in the Twin Cities. Much activity
outside the classroom occurs in the College Center. There the college community is drawn together by social, recreational, and cultural activities. The activities program is designed to complement
the classroom experience and to enhance the student's college experience.
Throughout the year a variety of social activities are held in the
center, in residence halls, and elsewhere on campus. These social
activities include parties, teas, picnics, films, banquets, dances,
talent shows and special dinners and big-name entertainment.
Traditional highlights of the year are Homecoming, the Christmas
Buffet, Sno-Days, the Carnival, and the spring formal dance.
Many students take part in the social society system a t Augsburg
by joining either a men's or women's society. These societies are
small groups which provide a natural contact between upperclass
students and freshmen, and commuter and residence students,
as they plan activities. The society system is governed by the InterSociety Council which, in turn, is responsible to the Student Council.
The recreation program has activities for both participants and spectators. The intramural program under the direction of the Physical
Education Department features touch football and basketball. On
campus such recreational facilities as pool tables, ping-pong, and
bicycles are available in addition to the facilities in Melby Hall.
Students also enjoy tennis at nearby parks and swimming a t Fairview Hospital. In the winter, students go on skiing outings or stay
on campus to ice skate. There are informally organized soccer and
boot-hockey teams. For the spectator there are the intercollegiate
athletic contests. Students may attend home games on their activity card. For many of the away games bus transportation is
arranged for those wanting to attend.
The cultural program includes activities from the creative and performing arts. In the College Center there are art exhibits, discussions, music listening facilities, small recitals, concerts, drama
readings and films. Art works are also exhibited in the Studio and
the Scholarshop. Augsburgians also enjoy the annual choir, orchestra, and band concerts in Melby Hall. The college also features
a major dramatic production each term in the Little Theatre. Students are admitted free to on-campus dramatic and musical programs by their activity card.
Major responsibility for programming is handled by the Program
Commission. The committees under the Program Commission are
Social, Recreation, Fine Arts, Forum and Lecture, Hospitality, and
Promotion.
METROPOLITAN OPPORTUNITIES
Augsburg's location in Minneapolis gives its students unique opportunities to make use of some of the finest educational and cultural advantages which the Northwest has to offer. Excellent art
collections are to be found in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts,
the Walker Art Center and several other art galleries. The Twin
Cities' libraries are extensive in their services. The Historical Museum in St. Paul gives access to large collections of historical material. The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra programs and other
concerts afford rich opportunity for the enjoyment of music. Several theaters in the Twin Cities such as the Tyrone Guthrie Theater,
Theater-in-the-Round, the Old Log Theater, the Firehouse Theater,
and St. Paul Civic Opera Company provide a variety of dramatic
and musical presentations.
Many students and faculty attend Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts by virtue of a special college season ticket arrangement. Season tickets are available also for other University concerts and for drama productions a t the University and Tyrone
Guthrie Theaters. Students also enjoy Minnesota Twins baseball
and Viking football games a t Metropolitan Stadium.
The Student Society consists of all full-time and part-time students
enrolled a t Augsburg College.
The central concern of student government is focused on education
to the end that individuals may develop their full capabilities
through intellectual growth. The student government relates to
this broad objective by assuming responsibilities for furthering
student affairs, educating members to the democratic process, developing a sense of community, fostering intellectual activity, and
participating in policy making.
STUDENT
GOVERNMENT
The administration, under the direction of the president, resides in
the executive branch. Seven commissioners are each responsible
to the president for one of the major areas of student life. Eight
boards also assist him in his work.
The Student Council, presided over by the vice-president, is the
twenty-member legislative branch of the government. Each of the
college classes has its own officers and participates in student
government through its representatives on the council.
The Judicial Council is a student-faculty judiciary whose rulings are
subject to appeal only to the President of the College.
The Student-Faculty Council, composed of students, administration
and faculty, discusses campus problems, considers legislation
adopted by one group or the other which affects the college as
a whole, and promotes cooperation and understanding between the
students, the faculty, and the administration. The students also
have representation on college committees such as the President's
Cabinet, the College Center Cabinet, and several faculty committees
The Student Society is a member of the National Student Association, the largest representative national union of students in the
United States. Through this organization the students receive programming aids for use on the campus, and add their voice to the
voice of all American students before the national government and
other organizations in matters of student concern.
The Student Government directs several projects of interest to
the college community. These projects include the annual OneAppeal Campaign, Leadership Training Workshops, Political Action Week, Homecoming, Student Lecture Series, Development
Council, Welcome Week, Sno-Days, International Students Program, Faith-in-Life-Week, College Center Programming, relationships with community organizations and contacts with
neighboring institutions of higher education.
Associated Women Students, composed of all the women students,
provides opportunity for the women to develop meaningful selfgovernment. It aims to create a sense of harmony and fellowship,
to promote and maintain high standards of honor and integrity
in personal conduct, and to encourage participation in all college
activities. It is affiliated with the Inter-collegiate Associated Women Students, a national organization. AWS has an on-campus council and an off-campus council which deal with the problems and
programs of their respective areas.
The college newspaper, The Augsburg Echo, is published by a student staff. The Echo serves as a voice of the student body as well
as a medium of information. It provides an opportunity for experience in the many phases of journalistic work.
PUBLICATIONS
Augsburg's yearbook, the Augsburgian, provides a pictorial record
of the activities of the year. Work on the annual provides opportunity for creative expression in artistic design as well as in
photography.
The Publication Commission is comprised of the editors, business
managers, and advisers of the Augsburgian and the Echo. The chief
responsibility of the Commission is to select editors and business
managers for the campus publications.
The Auggie is a directory of students, staff, and faculty and is
published under the direction of the Office of Public Relations.
The enthusiasm and energy of students motivate them to pursue
their interests beyond the classroom. For most effective participation, students with similar interests have united to form clubs.
Several of these are extensions of courses beyond the classroom.
Others are devoted to interests not offered in the curriculum.
All these organizations are cu-ordinated through the Student Organizations Commission of the Augsburg Student Society. This
Commission acts to evaluate club activities, to approve annual
schedules, and to represent clubs at Student Council and Executive
Council meetings.
The Augsburg Chemical Society is open to both majors and minors
in chemistry. The meetings consist of seminars on current topics
in this specific area.
The Augsburg College Association for Childhood Education is an
organization especially for students in the elementary education
program. It is concerned primarily with professional standards in
the teaching profession, educational changes, and needs of children in the field of elementary education.
CO-CURRICULAR
PROGRAM
Augsburg College Children's Groups involves students who meet
weekly with a group of neighborhood children. The students provide such activities as games, crafts, field trips, and sports as they
show their concern for these children by their own personal involvement.
The Augsburg YGOP Club and YDFL Club aim to stimulate interest
in public affairs and give students opportunity to participate actively in local, state, and national politics, and in other human relations activities.
The Augsburg Society for Dramatic Arts provides for its members
an opportunity to learn from participation in stage presentations
and from field trips, as well as from reading and seeing plays
produced. Membership is open to all students. Membership in
National Collegiate Players represents recognition for continued
excellence in drama participation. It is open to qualified upperclassmen.
The "A" Club is limited to men who have won a major "A" at
Augsburg. The aim of this organization is "to bind the 'A' men
of the past, present, and future into a more intimate bond of
fellowship, and to keep the athletics of Augsburg on the highest
possible plane."
The Cosmopolitan Club brings together foreign and American students who have a mutual interest in the culture, language, and
people of various countries.
The Debate Club fosters debate activity at Augsburg as it meets
to develop skills necessary in debating. Members of the club
represent Augsburg in the Twin Cities Debate League and other
intercollegiate tournaments.
The French Club is composed of students interested in the French
language and culture.
The German Club is open to all students who are studying or
have studied German. In addition to providing opportunity for
conversational practice, the club also promotes understanding
and appreciation of the German people, their achievements and
customs.
Karate Club is organized to provide instruction in classical Karate
for Augsburg men and women students. It also promotes better
understanding of Karate itself and of the various schools of Karate.
The Norse Club is composed of students who are interested in
Norwegian culture as reflected in Norwegian literature, music,
art and history.
The Pre-Sem Club, composed of all pre-seminary students at Augsburg, is an organization that expresses concern for spiritual life
at Augsburg, as well as acquaints its members with the vocation
of the Christian ministry.
The Psychology Club promotes interest in various fields of psycholowThe Ski Club is a recreation group promoting interest and developing skills in skiing.
The Spanish Club serves as a means of interpreting Spanish culture to students in an informal way.
The Sociology Forum is an organization of students preparing for
professional work in the field of Social Service.
The Student National Education Association, Martin Quanbeck
Chapter, offers to its members associate membership in professional education associations and strives to acquaint future teachers with the importance of teaching as a profession.
The Ushers' Club is a service organization providing trained ushers
for public events scheduled for the campus.
The Writers' Club includes students who enjoy creative expression in various forms of writing. The members share their literary efforts in an informal atmosphere, and benefit from mutual
criticism. They publish The Arkai, a collection of the best creative writing each year.
The Women's Recreation Association at Augsburg is a member of
the Minnesota Athletic Association of College Women. Membership in this organization is gained by participation in individual
and group recreational activities with awards given on a point basis.
The Augsburg Concert Band numbers fifty members selected by
audition from all classes. In addition to local appearances, the
band tours annually to various parts of the United States.
The Augsburg Choir has sixty-five members selected by audition
from all classes. In addition to local appearances, the choir goes
on tour each year to various parts of the United States and occasionally to Canada. The choir toured Norway and other European countries in 1965.
The Augsburg College Choral Club performs frequently in campus
programs and concerts and sings at various churches in the Twin
City area. Membership is by audition or consent of the director.
The Augsburg College Orchestra presents programs of standard
repertoire for orchestra alone as well as with soloists and choral
groups. In addition to campus and local appearances, the orchestra tours in the Midwest. Membership is by audition.
Larger campus musical groups also include the Repertoire Band
and the Symphonia.
MUSIC
ORGANIZATIONS
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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
AND
RECREATION
Under the direction of the Department of Health and Physical Education, a wide range of recreational activities is arranged for general
student participation. Every student is urged to participate in some
activity for his own recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team
sports as well a s individual performance activities. Climaxing the
intramural program is the Extramural Meet, a tournament for the
winners of intramural schedules in various colleges.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference. The college is represented annually by teams in football, cross country, basketball, hockey, wrestling, baseball, track,
tennis, and golf.
PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY
OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
It is the purpose of Augsburg College to provide an intercollegiate
athletic program which is in harmony with its Christian philosophy.
This philosophy is to be reflected in the conduct and outlook of both
the players and the spectators. The educational program of the
college recognizes that recreation and play are a fundamental part
of human life, and that this phase of life needs to be cultivated if
physical, mental, and emotional health are t o be maintained. Intercollegiate athletics, as a phase of that program, gives recognition to
the fact that competitive play can contribute to the development of
student interests, skills, insights, and loyalties.
More specifically, the following outcomes are sought: (1) The student participating in athletics should acquire and exhibit, both in
and out of athletics, such basic qualities of character as self-discipline, honesty, sense of fair play, and cooperation. (2) The participant
should develop the knowledge, interests, and skills which will be
of special use t o him in such vocations as teaching and coaching
or recreational leadership, or in his own recreational activities.
Far from being set apart from his educational goal or in any way
competing with it, the student's participation in intercollegiate
athletics must either contribute directly t o this goal or be complementary to his other educational activities. (3) The student
spectator should acquire and exhibit some of the finer qualities of
Christian character, such as self-restraint, sense of fair play, appreciation of high-grade performance on the part of both opponents
and fellow-students, and respect for individual personality. (4) The
intercollegiate athletic program should contribute to the development of a unified and healthy "school spirit." Enthusiasm for intercollegiate athletics or other co-curricular activities should not
overshadow pride in high scholastic achievement, nor can it take
the place of a well-rounded and effective intramural and general
recreational program.
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
In order to participate in certain extra-curricular activities, students must meet established eligibility requirements. Organizations
check eligibility of candidates by submitting a list to the Director
of Student Activities for approval.
Eligibility for participation in intercollegiate athletics is governed
by the rules of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
A student on academic probation may not be a member of the
Augsburg College Choir, Concert Band, or the Orchestra. He is not
eligible t o participate in a major dramatic production, cheerleading,
student publications, societies, or to accept elected or appointed
student-government offices or chairmanships. This list is not inclusive and other activities may be designated.
HONORS
AND
AWARDS
The purpose of Beta Chi Epsilon is to honor those senior
women who have maintained a high level of academic achievement and who have shown loyalty by giving service and
leadership to the college community. In turn, it is the responsibility
of these women to foster the development of academic excellence,
leadership, and service among women students of Augsburg College.
On the 1927 Class Cup for Scholarship Trophy is engraved the
name of each student who has achieved the highest scholastic standing in his college graduating class. He must have attended Augsburg for at least two years.
Omicron Chapter of Lambda Iota Tau, a national honor society,
is open to students with a major or minor in English or a foreign
language, who have attained a high scholastic average and have
presented a paper on a literary topic before a public audience.
The purposes of the Timia Society, the Augsburg honor society, are
to recognize academic achievement and to promote scholarship.
Juniors and seniors who ,have earned a 3.5 grade point accumulative average are eligible for membership, while freshmen and
sophomores with a 3.25 grade point average may be admitted as
pledges.
Augsburg has a Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, the National Social
Science Honor Society, which is affiliated with the Association of
College Honor Societies. A high level of scholarship in the social
sciences is required for election to membership.
The Dean's List includes students who have achieved a grade point
average of 3.5 or better in the previous term of work a t Augsburg
College.
The 1925 Class Cup in Athletics is awarded to the athlete who has
made outstanding records both in athletics and in scholarship.
The Harold A. Johnson Trophy, presented by Gerald L. Johnson
in 1943, is awarded annually to the student who is judged to be
the most valuable player on the basketball team.
Outstanding seniors are nominated annually by a Student-Faculty
Committee for membership in Who's Who Among Students in
American Colleges and Universities. Special attention is given
to scholarship, leadership and participation in extra-curricular activities such as athletics, drama, music organizations, societies,
student government and community activities.
Institutional services t o students are organized and administered
in accordance with plans and policies established by the Student
Personnel Committee. Included are such services as Admissions,
Counseling, Testing, Freshman Orientation, Student Records, The
Student Health Sewice, Housing and Food Service, Placement,
Student Employment, and Coordination of Student Activities. The
administration of these services is centered in the Office of the
Dean of Students.
STUDENT
PERSONNEL
SERVICES
ADMISSIONS 0
Pre-college counseling concerning admissions requirements, college entrance examinations, financial aids, and career planning
is available from qualified personnel in the Office of Admissions.
Counseling can be obtained either on campus or in schools and
homes a s the counselors travel throughout the Upper Midwest.
In addition to high school seniors, sophomores and juniors are
encouraged to use these services and also to visit the campus if a t
all possible.
COUNSELING
Counseling services are maintained in an effort to assist each
student to obtain the maximum benefits from the learning experiences offered at Augsburg College. Matters such as uncertainty
over vocational choice or educational planning, religious uncertainty, health or financial problems, personal and social adjustment and personal deficiencies can interfere with the learning
process and are dealt with in counseling sessions. It is hoped that
through counseling, students will develop a more realistic understanding of themselves and the surrounding world, and keener
awareness of resources available to them as they meet the problems of daily life.
At Augsburg the counseling process is carried on a t several levels.
All faculty members participate in the counseling program, and
each new student is assigned to a faculty counselor who works
with him until he chooses a major field of study. At that time,
the major adviser becomes his counselor. In addition, there are staff
members who have specialized training in counseling and techniques
for dealing with problems of adjustment. The personnel deans
serve as special counselors. The counseling program is coordinated
through the Director of Psychological Services in the Office of
the Dean of Students in accordance with the plans and policies
established by the Student Personnel Committee.
RECORDS
Individual student records are kept in the Records Office under
the supervision of the Registrar. These records include admission
data, academic achieve~ment,student participation and achievement
in non-academic activities, test scores, reports of counseling, and
other information.
The Student Personnel Office maintains a file of student government
officers, of clubs and societies, including the constitutions, activities, schedules, and membership rosters.
THE STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE
The Student Health Service provides dispensary service with
two registered nurses on duty. The college physician has daily
office hours for consultation and for emergency treatment.
Infirmary rooms are provided. The Health Service is located in
Fairview Hospital, adjacent to the campus.
Physical examinations are given to all seniors. Before registering,
each entering student is required to have on file the report of a
physical examination given by his family physician. Corrective
treatment is prescribed where needed.
Students who have personal problems are encouraged to seek help
through counseling conferences. If a serious problem develops
which demands professional skill, the student is referred to the
offices of the personnel deans. Referrals may be made to the College Chaplain, or the College Psychologist.
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
Freshmen and other new students participate in Freshman Days
before the beginnicg of classes each year. The students take tests,
attend classes, inspect the college facilities, and become acquainted
with their fellow students, with the faculty, and especially with
their own faculty counselors. The faculty counselors and students
have several conferences during which they plan the student's
program of study.
All new students are given a battery of tests during Freshman
Days. Scholastic Aptitude Test scores and special placement test
scores are used by counselors to help students plan their initial
programs. Personality inventories and the vocational interest profiles help the students to know more about themselves, in order to
make a good choice of subjects and occupational goals.
A special course in improvement of reading is offered for interested students. Freshmen who expect difficulty with the increased
quantity and complexity of the reading material encountered in
college are especially urged to enroll in this course.
HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE
In its residence program, the college aims to develop in the students
Christian character, self-control, and thoughtful consideration of
others. At the same time, the college realizes that students' happiness, comfort, and emotional adjustment in the residence halls
are direct influences on their general efficiency in the classroom.
In an effort to provide these opportunities for development, student
residence councils assume the responsibilities for the administration of dormitory life policies in consultation with the head residents and personnel deans.
Upper-class students serve as counselors in the residences and attempt to help residents with problems of personal adjustment. The
head residents and personnel deans serve as resource people for
these counselors and handle cases referred to them.
All students not living a t home are required to live in collegeoperated housing. Students desiring to reside in the city with
relatives must first secure approval for such an arrangement from
the Student Personnel Office. All students living in residences
take their meals in the Commons. The college also provides a
number of houses for men and women with a cooperative houseplan option.
Residence halls are open to students a day before regular schedules become effective, and they close a day after the term closes.
Students who wish to stay in residence during vacations must
apply for the privilege. Rooms are furnished except for bed linen,
towels, blankets, and bedspreads. Laundry facilities are available
in each residence. Bed linens and towels may be rented with
laundering service a t a reasonable cost. This service is required
of all students in residence halls. An optional linen service is
available to students living in houses.
Students engage a room at the beginning of the fall term for the
entire school year. A room deposit is required of upper-class students to hold a room. This fee is payable a t the Treasurer's Office
by May 15. Students who have not paid the room deposit by this
date are automatically removed from the housing roster. No refunds are made after August 1.
All men living in Memorial Hall, Mortensen-Sivertsen Hall
cottage housing, are required to pay a $20 key and breakage
a t the beginning of each school year. At the end of the year
fee is refunded if the condition of the room and furniture is
isfactory and the key is returned.
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GRADUATE PLACEMENT
The Placement Bureau assists seniors and alumni in securing positions. Continuous contact is maintained with business, governmental, welfare, and educational institutions a t the local, state,
and national levels. The services of the Placement Bureau are free
t o graduating seniors. Alumni seeking the services of the Placement
Bureau will be charged a re-registration fee of $5. There is no
placement fee.
CO-ORDINATION OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Director of Student Activities assists student officers to
maintain effective functioning of student activities, and keeps
on file the club constitutions, rosters, and schedules of meetings.
Faculty advisers to student organizations are approved by the Director. The program of student activities is a primary responsibility of the Program Commission and the Student Organization
Commission in addition to other Boards and Commissions under
the Augsburg Student Society.
A weekly bulletin of events is prepared for the Echo by the Student Personnel Office. The college Master Calendar is kept in the
Office of Student Activities.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Following are the requirements for graduation with the Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College:
1. Satisfactory completion of the General Education Requirements
described below.
2. Completion of a major.
3. A total of 180 quarter credits. (186 for students above junior
standing in fall of 1968)
4. At least 54 credits in courses numbered above 50.
5. A minimum of "C" average in all courses taken.
6. Proficiency in English,
7. The last year of course work at Augsburg.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The general education program at Augsburg College consists of
core and distribution requirements as follows:
1. English 11, 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. History 1 or 2 or 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Religion 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Sociology 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Physical Education 1, 2, 3 (one year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6. Art 1 or Music 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7. Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8. Religion 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
9. Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-18
10. Natural Science or Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
11. Political Science or Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
12. Speech or Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
13. Religion (upper division) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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The first five courses listed above should be taken in the freshman
year, except that students with majors in biology, chemistry, music,
or medical technology may postpone history or sociology until the
sophomore year. Religion 21 is required in the sophomore year. It is
recommended that the general education requirements be completed
in the first two years of college, except item 13 above. One upper
division religion course should be taken in each of the junior and
senior years.
Students who enter college with a high proficiency in English will
enroll in English 15 instead of English 11 and will substitute a literature course for English 12.
The number of credits required in a foreign language is determined
by proficiency examinations. The student is required to have the
equivalent of four terms of a foreign language for graduation, that
is, two terms of the beginning course and two terms of the intermediate level course. He is exempt from this requirement if he
has had four years or more of one foreign language.
In the natural sciences, two courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics satisfy the requirement. It is recommended
who obtain a grade of A or B in the first course d science have
ACADEMIC
ADMINISTRATION
that the two courses be taken in the same department. Students
the option of taking Philosophy of Science for the second course.
Philosophy 21 and 22 are designed to meet the philosophy requirement. Philosophy 23 may be used also.
Students may choose from Political Science 20, 21, 22 or Economics 22 for the requirement in political science or economics.
The general education requirement in speech or literature will be
satisfied by: Speech 11 or 51; English 35, 40, or 45. Upon request
a student may substitute another literature course by permission
of the instructor.
MAJORS AND MINORS
The following majors are offered:
American Studies
Art
Biology
Business Administration: Accounting
Business Administration: Finance
Business Education
Chemistry
Economics
Elementary Education
English
French
German
Greek
Health and
Physical Education
History
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music
Natural Science
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Scandinavian Studies
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Students are required to prepare a plan for the major with the
head of the department offering the major. This is normally done
in the spring term of the sophomore year.
A student may earn a minor in any of the fields listed above except
Elementary Education and Medical Technology. Minors are also
offered in Library Science and Latin.
For major and minor requirements, see departmental statements.
ELECTIVE CREDITS
Most courses of study are designed to give the student an opportunity t o elect credits beyond those which are required for the
major and for general education.
To ensure a broad range of electives, a limitation of 60 credits has
been set as the maximum number o,f credits from one department
which may count toward the Bachelor of Arts degree. (Exception
is made for music majors who may count 68 credits in music.
Business Administration and Economics are considemd separate
departments for this purpose.) A student may earn up to five
credits in independent study courses in one year. A maximum
of ten credits earned by independent study may be applied toward
the 180 (or 186) credits re uired for the degree.
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PROFICIENCY IN WRITING
All students are required to take an English test a t the end of the
sophomore year and. must demonstrate a proficiency in writing in
order to qualify for the A.B. degree. See under Department of English.
DEGREE WITH DISTINCTION
Graduation with distinction is determined as follows:
Summa Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . 8 4 . 0 grade average
Magna Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5-3.79+ grade average
Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1-3.49+ grade average
To be eligible for these honors, the student must have completed
a t least two years d work a t Augsburg, and his record at Augsburg, as well as his total record, must meet the requirements as
given above.
GRADE VALUES
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior, 4 grade points per credit
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Very good, 3 grade points per credit
C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satisfactory, 2 grade points per credit
D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passable, 1 grade point per credit
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Failure, 0 grade points per credit
E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Condition
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incomplete
WP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Withdrew-Passing
WF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Withdrew-Failing
W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Course withdrawn during first four weeks;
or student withdrew from college.
S (satisfactory), P (pass), N (no credit) indicate level of achievement; they do not affect grade point average.
CONDITIONS AND INCOMPLETES
A condition or an incomplete received at the end of a term must
be removed within the first five weeks of classes of the following
term. If conditions and incompletes are not removed within five
weeks of the following term, the condition auto~maticallybecomes
a failure and the incomplete becomes the grade submitted by the
teacher along with the Incomplete. The final grade after the condition examination is taken may not be higher than D. A fee of
$5 is charged for an examination making up an incomplete or a
condition received a t the end of a term.
REPEATING COURSES
A course which has been failed or in which a D has been earned
may be repeated for credit. Only the credits and grade earned the
second time are counted toward graduation. Courses in which
higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit;
they may, however, be audited.
REGISTRATION
Students who have been accepted for admission should register
on the days designated in the Calendar for this purpose. Those who
register late are charged a late registration fee of $1 per day after
classes begin. The last date on which a student may register for
or enter a course is one week after the beginning of classes. Registration for audit requires the same procedure as registration for
credit. Audit registration is considered equal to one-half the credit
registration in determining load and fees.
Registration means that the student accepts all the rules and regulations established by the school.
No credit will be given a student for any subject for which he has
not registered.
The college reserves the right to cancel any course for which there
is not sufficient registration.
The normal registration is 15 credit hours. A credit hour is normally defined as one recitation period a week throughout a term. The
privilege of registering for more than 17 credit hours is granted to
students who have gained an average record oi B, or three grade
points per credit, in the preceding term. No student is permitted to carry work for more than 19 credits per term. Students
working part-time are urged to arrange the amount o,f their registration accordingly.
CHANGE OF REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION
A student who desires to make a change in his registration should
obtain a form from the Registrar's Office. The approval of the
teachers concerned, the student's adviser, and the Registrar are
needed. A fee of $2 is charged for each change of registration after
the first three days of classes. No course may be added after the
first week of classes.
A course which is cancelled during the first four weeks of classes
is followed by W. After the first four weeks and before the last
three weeks of the term, a course which is cancelled is given a grade
of WP if the student is passing and WF if he is failing the course.
No course may be cancelled during the last three weeks of the
term.
A student who finds it necessary to leave school before the end
of a term must cancel his registration a t the Registrar's Office in
order to remain in good standing.
CLASSIFICATION
In order to be classified in one of the regular college classes, a
student must be carrying a minimum of 12 hours of work in which
college credit is given. Classification is based on the attainment of
the following number of credit hours with at least twice that number of grade points:
Credits
Grade Points
36
72
Sophomore
84
168
Junior
130
260
Senior
Students are classified by this regulation at the time of their registration each school year.
Students registered for less than 12 credits are classified as special
students.
PROBATION AND DISMISSAL
A student is placed on scholastic probation at the end of any term
in which his achievement is unsatisfactory. The following guidelines are used in placing a student on probation with the overall
average entering in as an additional factor.
First-year students with a grade point average of 1.5 or below
Second-year students with a grade point average of 1.6 or below
Third-year students with a grade point average of 1.8 or below
Fourth-year students with a grade point average of 1.8 or below
All students with 7 or more credits of F.
In order to be removed from probation, a student must achieve a
grade point average of 2.1 or better for at least one term.
A student will usually be allowed to continue on probation for two
terms. If his academic achievement has continued to be unsatisfactory, he will be dropped for low scholarship.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance is required of all students in lo,wer division courses. Attendance in upper division courses is voluntary
for juniors and seniors unless required by the teacher of the class.
In classes for which attendance is required, a record of attendance,
is kept and periodic reports on absences are submitted to the Registrar.
Students who find it necessary t o be absent because of illness or
for other reasons should report the reasons for the absence to their
teachers. For prolonged absence of over one week due to illness,
the student may obtain an excuse signed by the Health Service if
this is requested by the teacher.
Students with an excessive number of absences not excused by the
teacher may be dropped from the course with a grade of F.
Absences for tours, field trips, and other instructor-arranged activities are cleared with the Dean of the College. Lists of participants, with information as to exact periods absent, are issued by
the Dean to all instructors involved, but the student is still responsible for any work missed.
Teachers deal with tardiness as they see fit. Students arriving in
class late must assume responsibility for reporting their presence
to the teacher.
EXAMINATIONS
Tests are given periodically throughout each term. In the middle
of the fall term, reports of the grades attained by- freshmen are
made to the Registrar who forwards them to the counselors, parents, and students. Final reports are sent at the end of each term
to the parents and students.
Written examinations are regularly scheduled a t the close of each
term. No student or class may arrange to take a final examination
in any course before the examination week.
Absence from a final examination will result in a grade of failure
unless the student presents a reasonable excuse immediately to the
teacher concerned.
If a student has obtained permission from the Dean of the College
to take a final examination at another hour than that scheduled,
he is charged a fee of $5 for such an examination. Before the student takes the examination, he must obtain a statement from the
Registrar's office and bring it to the teacher concerned.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Comprehensive examinations may be permitted in courses in which
the Committee on Admissions and Student Standing believes the
student has adequate preparation or background. Students who wish
to take a comprehensive examination must apply in writing to this
committee. When permission is granted, the necessary approval
forms may be secured at the Office of the Registrar. A fee of $5
($10 for students not currently enrolled) is charged for each credit
hour and must be paid in advance. Examination questions and the
answers will be filed in the Registrar's Office.
UNIVERSITY COURSES
By arrangement with the University of Minnesota, students may
register for courses at the University. But such registrations will
not be allowed unless the student has a C average in his courses
at Augsburg. Also, the combined number of credits in any term
must not exceed 17. The credits thus gained a t the University may
be transferred to Augsburg College and counted towards graduation.
COURSES
OF
STUDY
Descriptions of the courses offered in 1968-70 are given on the
following pages. Unforeseen circumstances may necessitate making
changes. Courses with inadequate registration may be cancelled.
Students should consult the schedule of classes to determine definitely the current course offerings.
NUMBERING OF COURSES
Courses numbered below 50 are lower division courses; those numbered 50 and above are classified as upper division. In general,
courses numbered 1-19 are primarily for freshmen; 2 0 4 9 for
sophomores; 50-74 for juniors; and 75-99 for seniors.
SYMBOLS
# Course may be taken with consent of the instructor irrespective
of prerequisites.
CREDITS
Credits shown are in terms of quarter credits. Unless otherwise
stated a four-credit course meets four times a week and a fivecredit course five times a week. A term or quarter is 11 weeks in
length, and the normal load for a student is 15 credit hours per
term.
DIVISIONAL ORGANIZATION
The college courses are organized into four divisions in order to
make interdepartmental coordination more convenient and cooperative aims more easily achieved. A chairman for each division is
appointed for a two-year term.
Major and minor requirements are indicated in the departmental
statements.
DIVISION of the HUMANITIES
Mr. Raymond E. Anderson, Chairman
Department of Art
Department of Classical Languages
Greek; Latin
Department of English
Department of Modern Languages
French; German; Scandinavian Studies; Spanish
Department of Music
Department of Speech
DIVISION o'f NATURAL SCIENCES and MATHEMATICS
Mr. Theodore Hanwick, Chairman
Department d Biology
Department of Chemistry
Department of Health and Physical Education
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
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[7 DIVISION of RELIGION and PHILOSOPHY
Mr. Philip A. Quanbeck, Chairman
Department of Philosophy
Department of Religion
DIVISION of the SOCIAL SCIENCES
Mr. Einar 0. Johnson, Chairman
Department of Business Administration, Economics, and Business Education
Department of Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Library Science
Geography
Department of History
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
0 AMERICAN STUDIES
Mr. Nicholl, Director of Program
The aim of the program in American Studies is to develop the
student's understanding of American culture, past and present,
in breadth as well as some depth. The major is interdepartmental,
built primarily upon American area courses now offered in various
departments.
The program should offer the student a good foundation for graduate studies in law and the ministry, for the M.A. in library science
and the M.A.T. in secondary school teaching. The major would
also provide a good background for careers in the U.S. Government, particularly civil service positions and the foreign service.
Major: 56 credits, minimum
Requirements for the major include a core of foundation courses
(29 crs.); a program of elective courses for integrated study (minimum, 18 crs.) and American Studies 99 ( 5 crs.); and American
Studies 95 (4 crs.), a seminar of concentrated study.
The core of courses, to be taken in the departments of English,
History, Political Science, and Religion aim to give the student a
broad foundation of subject matter in major areas of American
culture, past and present, and introduce him to the methodologies
of various disciplines.
The following are required core courses:
English 45: Major American Writers (5 crs.) Prereq. Eng. 11-12
History 21-22: United States History (10 crs.) Prereq. Hist. 1
or 2 or 3
Political Science 20: American Government I, Foundations of
Amer. Dem. (5 crs.)
Political Science 21: Am. Gov't 11, Amer. National Gov't (5 crs.)
Religion 63: American Protestantism (4 crs.) Prereq. Rel. 11
and 21
In his program of elective courses the student would attempt to
achieve a measure of integrated study of major themes in American civilization. Papers written in Independent Study, Am. S. 99,
would attempt to accomplish this.
From the following elective courses the student must choose a
minimum of 18 credits from a t least 3 departments:
Education 87: School and Society (4 crs.)
English 82: The American Novel (4 crs.) Prereq. Eng. 45
History 55: Twentieth Century United States History (4 crs.)
History 56: History of American Foreign Policy (4 crs.) Prereq.
Hist. 21 or 22
Political Science 22: Amer. Gov't 111, State and Local Gov't;
Public Administration (5 crs.) Prereq. Political Science
2&2 1
Political Science 70: Constitutional Law I (4 crs.) Prereq.
Pol. Sci. 20, 21, 22
Philosophy 65: American Philosophy (5 crs.) Prereq. Phil. 21
Psychology 81: History and Theory (4 crs.) Prereq. #
Sociology 59: Religion and Society (4 crs.) Prereq. Rel. 11 and
21
Sociology 42: Rural American Community (4 crs.) Prereq. SOC.
11
Sociology 43: Modern Urban Community (4 crs.) Prereq. Soc. 11
Refer to course listings under the various departments for full
descriptions of the above elective courses in the program.
American Studies courses (required):
95 Seminar
4 crs.
Focuses on a limited, significant problem or phenomenon in American culture. Use of primary source material from various disciplines. Practice in the integrated use of these materials for an
understanding of the topic in depth. To be taken in the senior
year. For majors or #. (Winter)
99 Independent Study
5 crs.
Major themes or topics cutting across courses elected in the program are chosen by the student for integrated study. The writing
of several papers of an interdisciplinary nature. To be taken in the
senior year. For majors only. (Spring)
MR. THOMPSON, chairman, MR. HOLEN, MR. MOSAND,
MRS. JENSON; MR. MOLDER, MR. WESTPHAL, artists in residence
DEPARTMENT
The Department of Art endeavors to further the student's technical
and conceptual understanding of art. Besides experience in the disciplines
of drawing, print making, painting, sculpture, and ceramics, emphasis
is given to the function of art in history and religion. Because of the
place art has in contemporary life, students are encouraged to consider the areas of teaching, graduate study, commercial designing,
and avocational art.
ART
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Major: 46 credits, including 7, 8, 12, 18, 21, 67, 83, 84, 85, 99.
Minor: 26 credits, including 7, 8, 12, 18, 21 or 50, and 83 or 84 or 85.
Majors preparing for teaching in secondary or elementary schools are
required to take 50.
I t is recommended that art majors and minors take Introduction to
Fine Arts under the Department of Music.
1 I INTRODUCTION TO FINE ARTS
4 crs.
Historical and topical studies in fine arts. The visual arts seen in relation to music. Participation in the cultural life of the community
leading towards appreciation and criticism. C3 lect., 1disc. Fall, Spring,
1 7 DRAWING
- 2 crs.
Drawing in pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. Emphasis
on still-life and interiors. [2 double labs. Fall, Winter, Spring.]
1 8 DRAWING
Figure drawing. [2 double labs. Fall, Winter, Spring.]
2 crs.
12 COMPOSITION
6 crs.
A study of the elements of form and composition. Two- and threedimensional studies executed on a small scale. [4 lect., 2 double labs.
Fall, Winter.]
18 PAINTING I
4 crs.
Painting in aqueous media and oil. Emphasis on still-life, landscape,
and figurative painting. [4 double labs. Prereq.: 7. Fall, 1968-69. Fall,
Spring, 1969-70.1
1 2 I SCULPTURE I
4 crs.
Modeling head studies, figures, and animal forms in terracotta and
plaster. 14 double labs. Prereq.: 7. Fall.]
25 GRAPHIC DESIGN
4 crs.
A study of the techniques and goals of business art. A concern for
graphic design through calligraphy, typography and the preparation
of art work for reproduction. [Winter, 19'6849.1
UPPER DIVISION
COURSES
1 50 CERAMICS I
4 crs.
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding and glazing. C4 double labs. Winter.]
1 51 CERAMICS I1
4 crs.
A continuation of hand-building and glazing with an introduction to
throwing techniques. [4 double labs. Prereq.: 7, 8. Spring.]
1 55 PAINTING II
4 crs.
Further study of painting in oil and aqueous media. [4 double labs.
Prereq.: 12, 18. Spring.]
58 ART IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
4 crs.
Theory, methods and materials of art in elementary education. C2 lect.,
2 double labs. Spring.]
67 PRINT MAKING I
4 crs.
Principles and methods of color printing and composition. Emphasis
on the woodcut. [4 double labs. Prereq.: 7, 8. Spring.]
H 68 PRINT MAKING II
4 crs.
Serigraphy and intaglio methods in plastic and copper. [4 double labs.
Prereq.: 12, 67. Winter.]
H 78 SCULPTURE
II
4 crs.
Three major works in any three of the following media: steel (welding), plaster, lead, wood, fiberglass, and stone. [ 4 double labs. Prereq.
7, 8, 21. Winter, 196SG9. Spring, 1969-70.1
H 8 3 ART HISTORY I
4 crs.
Survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting in western civilization.
Prehistoric to Renaissance. [Fall.]
H 84 ART HISTORY II
4 crs.
Continued historical survey. Renaissance to the 1860's. [Winter.]
H 85 ART HISTORY Ill
4 crs.
Modern art and its developing trends from the 1860's to the present.
[Spring.]
H 99 STUDIO Ill
2-5 crs.
Advanced study in either painting, sculpture, print making, or ceramics.
Art majors will be granted up to 8 credits in this course. [Prereq. : second
course in the studio area and#.]
DEPARTMENT
OF
BIOLOGY
MR. SULERUD, chairman, RIR. HERFORTH, RIR. RIICKELBERG,
MR. THORPE, 1MR. URDAHL
It is intended that the offerings of the Department of Biology should be
extensive enough to meet the needs and interests of a wide variety
of students. For the non-science major the aim is to provide a reliable
basic understanding of biological science and, more generally, of the
character of scientific knowledge. The more advanced courses are designed to provide a good preparation for students who elect to pursue
the study of biological science for a career in the profession of biology
or in a related area such as the medical profession.
All students who intend to complete a major or minor in biology should
plan their program carefully with specific reference to their intended
career. I
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A Greeting
from the
President
On behalf of the entire college
community, I welcome you to
Augsburg College. It is a pleasure
to introduce the College to
prospective students and to use
this opportunity to welcome new
and returning students.
Augsburg has earned a reputation
as an affordable...
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A Greeting
from the
President
On behalf of the entire college
community, I welcome you to
Augsburg College. It is a pleasure
to introduce the College to
prospective students and to use
this opportunity to welcome new
and returning students.
Augsburg has earned a reputation
as an affordable, quality liberal arts
college of the church. The mission of
the College, its academic programs
and its metropolitan location attract a
wide variety of students, a diversity
which is actively encouraged.
Whether from a small town, a large
city or another country, all students
enjoy the sense of community here
at Augsburg.
The College continues to grow,
building on a tradition of excellence
in its programs, f a d t y , students
and facilities. It is a place where
community, national and world
leaders meet to discuss issues
and ideas.
I invite you to become part of this
tradition of excellence -Augsburg
is an exciting and challenging place
to prepare for your future.
I look forward to meeting you
on campus.
Charles S. Anderson
President
- AUCSBURC LOLLECE FACTS AND FIGURES
Location -Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation - The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 18 percent represent other
Protestant denominations and 21
percent represent the Roman Catholic
Church.
Accreditation -North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education. Approved by the
American Chemical Society, Council on
Social Work Education, National
Association for Music Therapy, Inc.,
National Association of Schools of
Music, and National League for Nursing.
Member -Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education
Council in North America, Minnesota
Private College Council. Registered
with the Minnesota Higher Education
Coordinating Board, as described on
page 11.
Enrollment (1993-'94) - 2,964 students
from 26 states and 26 nations.
I Graduates - 11,839 undergraduates
from 1870 through July 31,1993.
StudentIFaculty Ratio - 13.84 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 20-25.
Campus - 16 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-'80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
Accessibility - Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway-tunnel-elevator
system provides access to 10 major
buildings without going outside.
I Financial Aid -Over
90 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
I Library -Over 175,000 items, access to
over 7,000,000 through CLIC, the Twin
Cities private college library consortium
and Minitex, the regional library
network.
School Year - Semesters from September to May, 4-1-4 calendar, with January
Interim. Two summer school sessions.
Augsburg Weekend College -trimesters, September to June. Augsburg
Graduate Program - trimesters,
September to June.
Majors -More than 40 majors in 22
departments.
Off Campus Programs - Center for
Global Education, Student Project for
Amity Among Nations (SPAN), Higher
Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA),International
Business Program, Upper Midwest
Association of Intercultural Education
(UMAIE)and extensive cooperative
education and internship programs.
Athletic Affiliation - Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC),
and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division 111.
I Policy - Augsburg College does not
discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual preference, marital status or
handicap as required by Title IX of the
1972 Educational Amendments or
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, in its admission
policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices.
A
ugsburg College
in
- is grounded
traditions - the traditions of its founders,
of the church and of higher education in
the liberal arts. From this framework
springs a dynamic, challenging and
evolving institution that rises to the
challenges of today's - and tomorrow's changing world.
Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in
September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin,
and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The
first college stude,ntswere enrolled in 1874
and the first graduation was in 1879.
Augsburg is committed to educating
the whole person, encouraging and
respecting diversity and serving the larger
community. Through education, understanding and service, Augsburg faculty,
staff and students can affect the future in
positive ways.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The phrase, "Think globally, act
locally" rings true at Augsburg. The
College's location in the heart of the Twin
Cities provides rich opportunities for
experiential education, volunteer service,
internships and cultural enrichment. In a
sense, the cities are an extended campus
for Augsburg students.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, "Education for service,"
and to the Mission of the College:
To developfuture leaders of service to the
world by providing high quality educational
opportunities which are based in the liberal arts
and shaped by the faith and values of the
Christian Church, by the context of a vital
metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally
diverse campus community.
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary
founded by Norwegian Lutherans in
America, named after the confession of
faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg,
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876).
Professor Weenaas recruited two
teachers from Norway -Sven Oftedal and
Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly
articulated the direction of Augsburg: to
educate Norwegian Lutherans to minister
to immigrants and to provide such "college" studies that would prepare students
for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three part plan:
First, train ministerial candidates; second,
prepare future theological students; and
third, educate the farmer, worker and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg's
theme for over one hundred years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the "non-elitist"
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's
second president (1876-1907),required
students to get pre-ministerial experience
in city congregations. Student involvement
in the community gave early expression to
the concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service."
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
About Augsburg 7
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations
committed to congregational autonomy
and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran
body. But the college division was still
important primarily as an attachment to
the seminary.
The Focus Changed
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, Georg Sverdrup, Jr.,
became President. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg
admitted women in 1922 under the
leadership of Gerda Mortensen, Dean of
Women. She spent the next 52 years at the
College as a teacher and administrator.
The College's mission assumed a
double character -ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War 11, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and
improve academic offerings. Now the
College was a larger part of the institution
than the seminary, and received the most
attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a long effort
to become accredited.
The College reached full accreditation
in 1954, although many alumni had entered
graduate schools and teaching positions
long before that time.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The Seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Northwestern Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963.
A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg's emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to non-traditional student
populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all people. During his years of
leadership the College became a vital and
integral part of the city. Also in these years,
Augsbwg added the Music Hall,Mortensen
Tower, Urness Tower, the College Center,
Ice Arena and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson has led the
College since 1980. He guides Augsburg's
commitment to liberal arts education,
spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs and a curriculum
that draws on the resources of the city as
extensions of campus and classroom.
Augsburg continues to grow under his
leadership. Some of the accomplishments
during his tenure include instituting three
graduate degree programs, hosting
national and international figures at
College-sponsored forums and events,
increased accessibility and the addition of
the Foss Center for Worship, Drama and
Communication.
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Augsburg continues to reflect the
commitment and dedication of the
founders who believed:
An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative and
successful citizens;
The city, with all its excitement,
challenges and diversity is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts
institution set in the heart of a great
metropolitan center. There are now more
than 11,800 Augsburg alumni. In a world
that has changed much since those first
days of the College, Augsburg still sends
out graduates who make a difference
where they live and work.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in
Minneapolis, the "City of Lakes." The
University of Minnesota West Bank
campus and one of the city's largest
medical centers - Riverside Medical
Center - is adjacent to the campus, with
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theater district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St.
Paul, home to a myriad of arts, sports,
entertainment and recreation opportunities, are just minutes west and east via
Interstate 94, which forms the southern
border of the campus. (See map in back.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and bus or
train connections can be made from all
areas of the United States.
FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student
housing at Augsburg are conveniently
located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/
skyway system connects the two tower
dormitories, the fi;e buildings on the
~ u a d r i ~ lplus
e , Music Hall, Murphy
Place, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama and Communication.
Admissions Office -The central
admissions office is located at 628 21st
Avenue South and provides offices for the
admissions staff and a reception area for
prospective students and their parents.
American Indian Support Program
and Black Student Affairs Program
Offices - Located at 620 21st Avenue
South, these programs provide support
services and information to American
Indian and Black students.
Anderson Hall -Named in honor of
Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg
College from 1963 to 1980, this residence
hall is the newest building on campus.
Located at 2016 S. Eighth Street, Anderson
Hall contains four types of living units and
houses 192 men and women. (1993)
Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field - The
athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue
South, is the playing and practice field of
many of the Augsburg teams. An air
supported dome covers the field during the
winter months, allowing year-around use.
Christensen Center - Center of nonacademic activity, with spacious lounges
and recreational areas, dining areas,
About Augsburg 9
bookstore and offices for student govemment and student publications. (1967)
program and two admissions representatives.
College Relations House - Located at
709 23rd Avenue South, provides offices for
College Relations staff, who oversee public
relations and publications for the College.
Ice Arena -Two large skating areas
for hockey, figure skating and recreational
skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan
community. (1974)
Center for Global Education Located at 609 22nd Avenue South,
provides offices for the Global Center staff
and a resource room for those interested in
global issues. It is also the office for the
Coordinator of Academic Programs
Abroad.
Melby Hall -Named in honor of J. S.
Melby, dean of men from 1920 to 1942,
basketball coach and head of the Christianity Department. It provides facilities for the
health and physical education program,
intercollegiate and intramural athletics,
chapel services and general auditorium
purposes. (1961)
East Hall -Houses the Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership (MMEP)
and the Center for Atmospheric Space
Sciences at 2429 S. Eighth Street.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama and Communication Establishes a new "front door" for the
College on Riverside Avenue. The Foss
Center is named in recognition of the gifts
of Julian and June Foss and was built with
the additional support of many alumni and
friends of the College. The TjornhomNelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel and the
Amold Atrium are also housed in this
complex, which provides space for the
Campus Ministry program, drama and
communication offices. Augsburg's
computer lab, the Karen Housh Tutor
Center and the John Evans Learning
Laboratory are located in the lower level
of this facility. (1988)
The JeroyC. Carlson Alumni Center Named in 1991to honor Jeroy C. Carlson,
senior development officer and former
alumni director, upon his retirement from
Augsburg. Located at 2124 S. 7th Street, the
center houses the offices of Alumni/Parent
Relations, the Augsburg Fund, Community
Relations, the Hispanic/Latino support
Mortensen Tower - Named in honor
of Gerda Mortensen, dean of women from
1923 to 1964, has 104 one and two-bedroom
apartments that house 312 upper-class
students, plus conference rooms and
spacious lounge areas. (1973)
Music Hall - Contains a 217-seat
recital hall, classroom facilities, two
rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice
studios and offices for the music faculty.
(1978)
Old Main -Home for the Modem
Language and Art Departments, with
classrooms used by other departments.
Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main
combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on
the National Register of Historic Places.
(1900)
Science Hall ,- Houses classrooms,
well-equipped laboratories, a mediumsized auditorium and faculty offices. In
1960 the Lisa Odland Observatory on the
roof was completed. (1949)
South Hall and Annex Houses -All
are located in or near the campus area and
provide additional housing accommodations for students, faculty and staff.
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About Augsburg
George Sverdrup Library -Named in
honor of Augsburg's fourth president, it
contains reading rooms, seminar rooms,
work rooms, an audio-visual center, the
Augsburg archives, classrooms and faculty
offices. (1955)
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Named in honor of Augsburg's second and
third presidents, it provides space for
administrative and faculty offices. (1938)
2222 Murphy Place -Houses offices
for Weekend College, Graduate and Special
Programs, Cooperative Education and
classroom space. (1964)
Urness Tower -Named in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Umess, who have
given several generous gifts to the College.
The tower provides living quarters for 324
students. Each floor is a "floor unit,"
providing 36 residents, housed two to a
room, with their own lounge, study and
utility areas. (1967)
W ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs which
increase both individual and group
understanding and achievement. In
addition to the programs listed below, the
College is also home to Elderhostel and
College of the Third Age programs.
Inter-Race: The International Institute
for Interracial Interaction- Inter-Race
facilitates interracial understanding in
families, schools, places of work, communities and society. The Institute provides
training and consultation, research,
education, resource centers, publications,
public policy and legal study in five
centers. Inter-Race is located at 600 21st
Avenue South.
Minnesota Minority Education
Partnership (MMEP) -The Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership, Inc., is a
non-profit membership organization that
works closely with students, the communities of color and representatives from
education, business, government and nonprofits to develop programs that help
students of color succeed academically. By
drawing on the talents and resources of
others concerned with the success of
students of color, MMEP creates collaborative, workable approaches to complex
problems. MMEP believes that concentrating on the needs of students of color helps
them move from thinking to doing, from
wanting to having, and from dreaming to
achieving. The MMEP office is located in
East Hall.
Nordic Center - The Nordic Center
promotes interest in contemporary Norden,
encourages the pursuit of Nordic studies
and nurtures intercultural relations
between the United States and the five
Nordic nations of Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The Nordic
Center is located at 2400 Butler Place.
Augsburg Youth and Family Institute
- The Institute is designed to help
churches better serve the changing needs of
youth and families. The Institute at 2011
South Seventh Street offers academic
programs at both undergraduate and
graduate levels, as well as seminar/
workshops, a resource center and counseling senices.
W POLICIES
It is the policy of Augsburg College not
to discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origins, age, gender,
sexual preference, marital status or
handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972
About Augsburg Ir
Educational Amendments or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,
in its admissions policies, educational
programs, activities and employment
practices. Inquiries regarding compliance
may be directed to the coordinators listed
in the directory in the back of this catalog,
or to the Director of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Bremer Tower,
Seventh Place at Minnesota Street, St. Paul,
MN 55101.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the American
Chemical Society, the Council on Social
Work Education, National Association for
Music Therapy, Inc., and the National
League for Nursing. Augsburg College is
an institutional member of the National
Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
We are a member of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America and Minnesota Private College
Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating
Board. Registration is not an endorsement
of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution
can be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs
will meet the standards of every student,
educational institution or employer.
For Freshmen - 14
Early Admission of Freshmen - 15
For Transfer Students - 15
For Former Students - 15
For Special Students - 15
International Student Services - 16
- ADMISSIONS
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ugsburg College is looking for
students with intelligence and character.
We want people who can benefit from and
contribute to their community, the College
community and the community at large.
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an Admissions Counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg's admissions staff is ready
to help students and parents with college
planning. Call the Admissions Office any
weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 430 p.m.
- (612) 330-1001 or toll-free (800) 788-5678.
We'll answer your questions and arrange
a tour for you (including Saturday momings during the school year). Our office is
on the northwest comer of Seventh Street
and 21st Avenue South in Minneapolis.
(Please call first.)
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration
of each candidate's academic achievement,
personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment, and
potential for development as a student and
as a graduate of Augsburg College. The
College selects students on individual merit
without regard to race, creed, disability,
national or ethnic origin, sex or age.
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Application for Admission -Applicants should complete the application for
admission and the essay and return them
to the Admissions Office together with the
non-refundable $20.00 application fee.
Transcripts - An official transcript
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final transcript upon graduation. General Education
Development scores (G.E.D.) may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores - Freshman applicants are
required to submit results from the college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred. Results
from SAT or PSAT are also accepted. It will
suffice if test scores are recorded on the
official high school transcript.
Additional Information- If there is
personal information that may have
affected the applicant's previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
Admissions Counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admissions decision is made.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee may also defer a decision on a
candidate's admission until other information has been received. For example, more
recent test scores, results of the present
semester's course work, additional letters
of recommendation or writing samples
may be requested by the Committee. If any
additional credentials are needed, the
Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. Students are notified of the
admissions decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admissions
Confirmation of Admission - Accepted students who are applying for
financial aid are asked to make a $loo*
tuition deposit within 30 days of their
financial aid notification. Extensions may
be requested in writing to the Director of
Financial Aid.
Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a
$loo* tuition deposit. Those students who
wish to live in College housing must also
submit a $100 housing deposit.
*Non-refundableafter May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree
following completion of their junior year or
first semester of the senior year of high
school. Applicants for early admission
must complete the normal procedures for
freshman applicants, submit two academic
recommendations from the high school
faculty and arrange a personal interview
with the Director of Admissions.
Students from Minnesota who are
interested in the possibility of enrolling at
Augsburg under the auspices of the
Minnesota Post Secondary Enrollment
Options Act should contact the Admissions
Office for specific information.
I TRANSFER STUDENTS
Augsburg College welcomes students
who wish to transfer after having completed work at other accredited colleges or
universities. College credit is granted for
liberal arts courses satisfactorily completed
at accredited institutions. The College
reserves the right not to grant credit for
courses where it considers the work
unsatisfactory, to grant provisional aedit
for work taken at unaccredited institutions
and to require that certain courses be taken
at Augsburg.
Augsburg College limits transfer course
work from two-year colleges once a student
has reached junior status. If all transfer
work has been taken at a two-year college
as a freshman or sophomore, a maximum
of 17 Augsburg courses, or 96 quarter
credits, will be accepted toward the
number of Augsburg course credits
required for the baccalaureate degree.
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is
required on previous college work.
Admission to a major, as well as
admission to the College, is sometimes
necessary. Please check with the Admissions Office and departmental section of
this catalog to see if admission to the major
is necessary.
I FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have intempted attendance at Augsburg College without
requesting a leave of absence and who
wish to return must apply for re-admission
through the Registrar's Office. Students
who have attended any other institution(s)
during the absence from Augsburg must
have an official transcript sent from each
institution to the Registrar's Office.
Returning students do not pay the application fee.
I SPECIAL STUDENTS (NON-DECREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Usually part-time
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students, they may subsequently become
candidates for a degree by petitioning
through the Registrar's Office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take course work at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
A transcript must be sent to the Admissions
Office by the student's home institution.
An application form for special student
(non-degree) status is available from the
Admissions Office.
Augsburg welcomes students from
countries around the world. International
students from more than 50 countries have
attended Augsburg since 1954.
Students should contact the Admissions
Officefor an International Student Application and information on the application
procedure. Applications must be received
two months prior to the start of the
semester: July 1for Fall, November 1for
Spring.
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For additional information, call
(612) 330-1001, or 1-800-788-5678 (toll free),
or write to:
International Student Admissions
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55454
College Costs
Tuition and Fees - 1
Room and Board - 1
Special Fees - 18
Deposits and Payments - 19
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Financial Policies
Refunds - 20
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How and When to Apply - 21
Kinds of Aid
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Gift Assistance - 23
Loan Assistance - 23
Student Employment - 24
Sponsored Scholarships - 25
X OUR LDUCATION
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11students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts
education costs more than tuition and fees
cover. The College raises that difference in
gifts -from alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
church, friends, foundations and endowment income.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on
students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
Room Rent
(includes telephone
and basic service)
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 1994-'95 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
TUITION, FEES, ROOM AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment)
..................$485.00
Full-time students may audit a course
without charge. Part-time students taking
Lifetime Sports are charged the audit rate
for that course.
.......... $2,234.00
(Room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week)
......... $2,138.00
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week)
Flex 5 point plan
Fees
......... $2,076.00
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$1,890.00
....................... $112.00
..... $ 11,902.00
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September, 1994. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more courses during the semester terms.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees and admission to most Collegesupported events, concerts and lectures.
The amount is payable in two equal
installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course ....... $1,270.00
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester and/or an
Interim only. Part-time students taking
Lifetime Sports are charged the audit rate
for that course.
OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only) ............... $12.00
Late Registration (per day
after classes begin) ...........$25.00
Registration Change after first five
days (cancelladd/ change/grade
option, or combination
at one time) .................. $5.00
Music Therapy Internship
(one-half course credit) ...... $485.00
Private Music Lessons, per
semester (14 lessons) ........ $270.00
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ........ $50.00
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) ....... $100.00
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Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .... $193.00
Student Activity Fee ............. $100.00
Student Activity Fee
(part-time students) .......... $50.00
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or
special students) ............. $20.00
$128.00
Nursing Credit Validation Tests
Nursing Comprehensive Exam .... $16.00
Nursing Name Pins ............... $5.00
Locker Rental (commuters) ........ $26.00
Student Parking Lot Permit
- car ....................... $81.00
-motorcycle ................ $41.00
Transcript Fee (per copy
after first, which is free) ........ $2.00
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in Registrar's
Ofice)
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BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to be $500.00
per year.
DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable)
........ $100.00
Required of all new students after
acceptance. The Enrollment Deposit is
credited to the student's account only when
his/her enrollment is terminated. Any net
credit balance (after all charges and/or
fines) will be refunded upon request of the
student. For more information, contact the
Admissions Office.
Housing Damage Deposit
..... $100.00
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract, to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by the
contract. New contracts may be terminated
for Fall or Spring Term by following the
conditions delineated in the housing
contract. The resident will be responsible
for all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification. If the
new contract is cancelled prior to July 1for
Fall Semester or January 1for Spring
Semester, $50 will be forfeited from the
$100 deposit as a service charge. The entire
deposit will be forfeited if cancellation is
after these dates.
I PAYMENTS
Semester Fees - Prior to the start of
each semester a Statement of Estimated
Charges showing basic charges and
financial aid credits designated by the
Student Financial Services Office is sent to
the student from the Business Office.
Payment Options - (1)Annual
payments, due August 15 as billed;
(2) Semester payments, due August 15 and
January 15 as billed; (3) Payment Plan upon application and after College
approval, a three-month plan is available
each semester. Details are included with
the Estimate of Charges letter; (4) 10-month
Payment Plan -upon application, College
approval, and payment of a $50 administrative fee, the annual charges may be paid
in 10 equal installmentsbeginning June 15
and ending March 15. No finance charge
will be assessed on accounts which are
current. An application will be sent upon
request.
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A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of 1percent per month on any account
with an open balance of 30 days or more or
on a 10-month payment plan in which
payment is not current.
Tuition is set on an annual basis,
payable in two equal installments at the
beginning of each semester.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is
paid in full.
Augsburg College will not release
academic student transcripts until all
student accounts are paid in full or, in the
case of student loan funds administered by
the College (Perkins Student Loan and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and exit
interviews have been completed.
REFUNDS
Students fill out Withdrawal from
College forms available in the Advising
Center or Registrar's Office. They must be
filled out completely, signed and turned in
to the Registrar's Office. Students who
properly withdraw, change to part-time,
are dismissed or are released from a
housing contract will have their accounts
adjusted for tuition and room (except for
the minimum deduction of $100.00 to cover
administrative costs) according to the
following schedule:
100% - through the first five days of
classes (less $100 administrative
fee)
90% - from the 6th through 10th day
of classes
80% - from the 11th through 15th day
of classes
70% - from the 16th through 20th day
of classes
60% - from the 2lst through 25th day
of classes
50% - from the 26th day of classes
through the mid-point of the
term
No refund will be made after the
middle class day of the term. Board refunds
are made on a proportionate basis.
If a student is forced to withdraw due
to illness or an accident, the refund will
include the normal percentage plus onehalf of the percentage adjustment, upon
submission of a report from the attending
doctor stating the inability or inadvisability
of continued e ~ o h e n t .
Students who elect to omit an Interim or
to graduate in December are not entitled to
a refund of Interim tuition, room and board
charges. Students who participate in an
approved off-campus Interim are eligible to
apply for a board refund and room sublease. Details and request forms are
available in the Office of Student Life.
All refunds of charges will be applied to
the account of the student and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines and deposits, etc.
will be made before eligibility for a cash
refund is determined.
REFUNDS FOR NEW STUDENTS FIRST TERM AT AUCSBURC
Refunds will be calculated on a pro-rata
basis (using federal government guidelines) for students attending Augsburg for
the first time. The refund will be a portion
of tuition, fees and expenses equal to the
period of enrollment up to the 60 percent
point in time of the period of enrollment.
The federal statute guidelines and requirements for refunds are more stringent for
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first-term new students. Students may
appeal refund decisions through the
Petition Committee.
Financing higher education could be the
most significant investment a person or
family makes in a lifetime. So, proper
planning and wise choices are important,
not only in choosing a college, but also in
the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Office of Student
Financial Services, will help students and
their families with both monetary and
advisory assistance to protect access to a
quality education in spite of increasing
costs.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg is a combination of scholarships,
grants, loans and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal,
state, church and private agencies in
providing various aid programs. For the
1993-'94 academic year, nearly 9 out of 10
students at Augsburg received scholarships,
grants, loans and part-time employment.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid is intended to
supplement student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Augsburg
Financial Aid Application help determine
the amount of assistance for which a
student is eligible. This analysis estimates
the amount a student and family can be
expected to provide for college expenses,
taking into account such family financial
factors as current income, assets, number of
dependents, other educational expenses,
debts, retirement needs and special
considerations.
HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY
New Students - Regular Admission
1. Apply for admission to Augsburg
College. No financial aid notification is
made until the student has applied and
been accepted for admission.
2. Obtain the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)from a high
school or college financial aid office.
Complete the application, enter the
Augsburg College Code 002334, and send
the application to the processing agency
after January 1but before April 15 for
priority consideration.
3. Complete the Augsburg Financial
Aid application and submit it to Student
Financial Services.
4. After Augsburg receives the analysis
and you are accepted for admission, the'
Financial Aid Committee will meet and
review your eligibility for all the programs
available. A letter will be sent to you
detailing your financial aid.
5. Acceptance of this financial aid
package is required within the deadline
stated. If necessary, the appropriate loan
forms and/or work applications will be
sent to you.
6. Transfer students must submit a
financial aid transcript from each postsecondary institution previously attended
before financial aid will be offered. The
financial aid transcript forms are available from the Admissions or Financial Aid
offices.
7. All applicants (and parents of dependent students) are required to provide a
copy of their most recent federal tax form.
Returning Students
Eligibility for assistance must be re-
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established each academic year by filing
the Augsburg Application for Financial Aid
and the Renewal Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Renewal is
based on the family's financial eligibility,
the student's satisfactory academic
progress and fund availability.
KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships,
grants and loans that might be available in
their own communities. It could be worthwhile to check with churches, the company
or business employing parents or spouses,
high schools, service clubs and fraternal
organizations for information on aid
available to students meeting their requirements. In addition to these sources, some
students are eligible for aid through Vocational Rehabilitation, Education Assistance
for Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans' Children and other sources.
Merit Scholarships
President's Scholarships - President's
Scholarships, which assure gift assistance
equal to tuition, are awarded annually to
the most academically qualified full-time
freshmen students. These scholarships are
awarded without regard to need. The
awards are renewable for three years based
on academic performance at Augsburg.
Because this is a unified program, full
tuition is assured; that is, the College
guarantees the difference between non-
Augsburg grants and scholarships (such as
state scholarships, Pell grants, etc.) and full
tuition. Special application is due February
15. Details are available from the Admissions Office.
Transfer Scholarships - Transfer
Scholarships up to $5,000 are available to
full-time students in the day schedule who
are direct transfers to Augsburg College
following two years of full-time study at a
community college or other approved twoyear college. Students must have maintained at least a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point
scale. Scholarships are awarded without
regard to need and will be renewed for a
second year given satisfactory academic
performance. Special application is due
April 1.Details are available from the
Admissions Office.
Regents' Merit Scholarships -The
Regents' Merit Scholarships are awarded to
incoming full-time freshmen of high
academic achievement. Depending on high
school class rank or college entrance test
score, Augsburg will award scholarships of
$1,000 to $4,000 each, renewable each year,
regardless of financial need.
Performing Arts Scholarships -These
recognize student excellence in music or
theater. Students with talents in music
(vocal and instrumental), acting, stage
design or production are qualified for this
$1,000 annual award. Selection is based on
individual performance auditions, good
academic standing and letters of recommendation. These scholarships are renewable as students maintain involvement with
a co-curricular performance group.
Hoversten Peace Scholarships Recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to peace, service and
community. Examples of involvement of
recent scholarship recipients include
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Amnesty International, Habitat for
Humanity, community service and church
activities.
Lutheran Leader Scholarships These scholarships recognize incoming
freshmen of high academic achievement
with a demonstrated record of leadership
within their congregations. Students
eligible for the $1,000 annual renewable
award are those who rank in the top 30
percent of their high school class and have
the recommendation of their pastor.
Paired Resources in Ministry and
Education (PRIME) Awards - Augsburg
College will match the first $500 a year of a
student's scholarship or grant from a
Lutheran congregation. The scholarship or
grant check from the congregation must be
received at Augsburg by October 1.
Gift Assistance (Need Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grants - Available
to students who have shown academic
potential and have financial need. A
student's academic performance, financial
need, and high school and community
involvement are taken into consideration.
Minnesota State Scholarships and
Grants - Awarded by the state to Mimesota residents who have financial need. For
1993-'94, these ranged from $100 to $5,889.
All applicants from Minnesota are expected
to apply.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants - A federal program
administered by the College. To be eligible,
a person must: (1) be a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident; (2) have exceptional
financial need as defined by the program;
(3) be capable of maintaining satisfactory
academic standing at the College; and
(4) be accepted for admission.
Federal Pell Grants - Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education and
are based on financial need as defined by
program guidelines. The maximum grant
eligibility for each student for 1994'95 was
$2,300. Application is made by filing the
FAFSA.
Bureau of Indian AffairsITribal and
State Indian Scholarships -Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full- and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships, students must be of 1/4 degree
Indian ancestry and be enrolled with a
federally recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary; contact the American
Indian Support Program office. Indian
grants supplement all other forms of
financial aid. Questions may be directed to
the American Indian Support Office or to
your local BIA, Tribal or State Indian
Education Office.
Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan -A
joint Augsburg College-federally funded
program administered through the College
for students who demonstrate financial
eligibility. Loans are interest-free during
your education. No interest accrues nor do
payments have to be made on the principal
at any time you are enrolled at least halftime. Simple interest of 5 percent and
repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $40 a month) begin nine months
after you leave school. Repayment may
extend up to 10 years. The loan cames a
teacher cancellation clause. The maximum
which may be borrowed for undergraduate
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study is $15,000 ($30,000 including graduate school).
Federal Stafford Student Loans Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
local lender or state agency in states which
provide such programs. Subsidized
Stafford Loans are need-based loans which
the federal govenunent subsidizes by
paying accrued interest while in school and
during the grace period. Therefore, the
borrower is not responsible for interest
accrued while in school or during the sixmonth grace period.
Interest begins accruing on the date of
disbursement for the Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan and the borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may
choose to make payments while in school
or may defer payments and allow interest
to be capitalized (added to the balance of
the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan is variable and changes
annually based on the 91-day Treasury Bill.
For students with existing loans, the
interest rate will match the interest rate on
their existing loans (7%,8%, 9% or
S%/lO%).
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
1994:
Freshmen: $6,625 annually (Combined
Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford)
Sophomores: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized & Unsubsidized
Stafford)
Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Aggregate maximum: $46,000
Federal Nursing Student Loan -A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Perkins Student Loan program, but
restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the
baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half-time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
- PLUS is a loan program to help parents
meet college costs of their dependent
childreri. Parents may borrow up to the cost
of attendance (minus other aid). Repayment
begins within 60 days of check disbursement at a variable interest rate not toexceed
10 perceni and a minimum payment of $50
per month. Application forms are available
at Augsburg College or the lending institutions. Applications are normally filed with
the bank or thrift institution with which
your family has an account.
The Student Educational Loan Fund
(SELF) - SELF is administered through
the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Applications are available
from the Office of Student Financial
Services.
Undergraduates may borrow up to
$6,000 per year minus any other student
loan indebtedness. Maximum undergraduate borrowing is $25,000. The minimum
loan amount per year is $1,000. The interest
rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90
days after the loan is disbursed and
continue quarterly thereafter, while the
student is enrolled. Principal payments
b e p the 13th month after you leave
school. There are no deferments.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students with proven
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financial need who are at least one-half
time students. Assignment is made on the
basis of need and potential competence
in performing the duties assigned. Parttime work provided by the College is
considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans and grants. A maximum of 15
hours of on-campus employment per week
is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee. Students
should make application to both the
Financial Aid and Personnel offices for
work study positions.
Federal College Work Study Program
and Minnesota State Work Study
Program - Under these programs the
federal or state government supplies funds
on a matching basis with the College to
provide some part-time work opportunities.
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty, staff and friends
of the College, offers more than 175
sponsored scholarships. For more detailed
information about sponsored scholarships,
contact the Student Financial Services
Office or your admissions counselor.
Sponsored scholarships are available in
the following categories: general scholarships, special scholarships, minority/
international student scholarships, and
departmental scholarships.
Social, Cultural, Recreational- 28
Fine Arts - 29
IntercollegiateAthletics - 29
Intramurals - 29
Student Affairs - 29
Academic Skills Enrichment - 29
Program for Students
with Disabilities (CLASS) - 30
Support Programs - 30
American Indian - 30
Asian American - 31
Black Students - 31
Hispanic/Latino - 32
Career Services - 32
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Health Promotion - 32
Health Service - 33
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International Programs - 33
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2g 3TUDENT LIFE
I bxperiences in the classroom are an
important part of college life, but learning
and development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
leaming and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as
academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide for
students to explore their own faith.
Through student government students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty, and provide input into the decisionmaking process at Augsburg. Student
govemment also sponsors and directs
student activities, protects student rights
and provides the means for discussions and
action on all issues pertaining to student life
at Augsburg.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where
students, faculty and staff gather each day
to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gfts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
The College Pastor and Campus
Ministry staff have offices in the Foss,
Lobeck, Miles Center and are available for
spiritual guidance, counseling, support or
information.
Student govemment is organized into
the executive branch, the legislative branch
and the judicial branch. Elections are held in
the spring for the next year. Freshmen elect
their representatives in the fall of their first
year. Many kinds of involvement are
possible -program planning, writing,
editing or service opportunities.If you want
to get involved, contact the president or vice
president of the Student Body in their
offices in the lower level of the Christensen
Center.
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities take place on campus
as well as in the Twin Cities. These activities
include dances, films, theme events, name
entertainment and visiting personalities in
various fields.
The Christensen Center is the focus of
Student Life
leisure-time activity on campus. The
Gameroom and Student Lounge, popular
hang-outs, are located in the lower level.
Many of the clubs that unite classroom and
non-classroom related interests meet here.
Student offices in this area include the
College newspaper, the Augsburg Echo; the
yearbook, The Augsburgian; Student
Government and the Augsburg Student
Activities Council. KCMR, a studentoperated non-profit radio station serving
the needs of Augsburg and the surrounding
Cedar-Riverside community, is located in
Urness Tower.
Students have many opportunitiesto
participate in music and drama. In addition
to appearing on campus and in the city, the
Augsburg Choir, Concert Band and
Orchestra perform on national and intemational tours. Many other ensembles are
available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical
experience. Students stage several plays on
campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Deparbnent and have the
opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
v,&shops
with visiting arts professionals.
I INTRAMURALS
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities. Broomball has been an especially popular coed
sport. Check schedules for times when there
is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
The Student Affairs Division is comprised of a variety of programs, services and
activities dedicated to complementing and
enhancing students' educational experience
and the academic programs of Augsburg
College. These programs, services and
activities provide students with an enriched
collegiate experience which celebrates our
rich diversity of student needs and interests;
attends to the social, cultural and career
development of students; and enhances
students' academic performance through
direct intervention and environmental
management. The following information
provides a brief introduction to the major
efforts of the Student Affairs Division.
I ACADEMIC SKILLS ENRICHMENT
INTERCOLLEGIATEATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota IntercollegiateAthletic Conference
(MIAC) and is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division LII. Men annually compete in
football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
hockey, wrestling, baseball, tennis, track and
field and golf. Women annually compete in
volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball,
track and field, softball and tennis.
The Academic Enrichment Program is
designed to offer students study skills
assistance so that they may achieve their
best from their studying. The program
includes four components: the Learning
Center, the Tutor Center, the Learning
Laboratory and the Center for Learning and
Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
The Learning Center, located in
Memorial Hall, Room 119 and Foss Center,
Room 18, assists students in improving their
skills in such areas as time management,
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memory improvement. Diagnostic testing
is also available to assess skills in reading,
vocabulary, spelling, study strategies and
learning styles. The staff will assist students
in developing effective and efficient study
skills.
The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, arranges
for students to meet with tutors for content
tutoring in most freshman and sophomorelevel courses. The Center also notifies
students of tutoring labs available, as well
as supplementary instruction sessions, in
which tutors attend the classes and lead
discussions after class on major concepts of
the courses.
The JohnEvans Learning Laboratory,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, offers
students the opportunity to improve skills
in reading, writing and mathematics
through the use of computer software.
Tutors are available to demonstrate the uses
of the software, and students are able to
monitor their progress.
W PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS) serves over 150
students and is recognized nationally as a
leader in the field of educating students
with diagnosed learning and physical
disabilities. The CLASS program is a logical
outgrowth of the College's commitment to
provide a high quality liberal arts education
for students with diverse backgrounds,
experiences and preparation. Augsburg has
a commitment to recruit, retain and
graduate students with learning and
physical disabilities who demonstrate the
willingness and ability to participate in
college-level learning.
The staff includes three licensed learning
disabilities specialists, a physical disabilities
specialist, and an accommodationspecialist,
who supervises work-study students and
coordinates accommodation services for
students. One-on-one meetings between
students and specialists are the centerpiece
of the program model. Accommodations
include individualized academic support,
advocacy with faculty and staff, special
testing arrangements, taped textbooks, peer
tutors, securing notetakers, access to and
training on computers, and adaptive technology, such as a Braille printer, dictation
and voice recognition software, and adaptive keyboard equipment. Modified and
accessible dormitory rooms are available.
During the 1980s Augsburg spent nearly
one million dollars to make the campus
accessible to persons with physical disabilities by constructing a skyway-tunnelelevator system that connects 10 major
buildings. Augsburg has the oldest and
most extensive learning disabilities program
among the private colleges in Minnesota.
For more information, please contact the
CLASS office at 612/330-1053 to request a
copy of the CLASS brochure and/or
schedule an ~nformationalappointment
with a specialist.
W AMERICAN INDIAN SUPPORT
PROGRAM
The American Indian Support Program,
located at 621 21st Avenue South, is a
multifaceted office established in 1978 to
recruit and retain American Indian students. It is a national model of success and
continues to have one of the highest
retention and graduation rates of Indian
students in the state of Minnesota.
Student Life
Components of the program are as
follows:
American lndian Support Services:
Assistance in admissions procedures,
financial aid procedures including BIA,
Tribal and Minnesota Indian State Scholarship applications, orientation and registration, course work selection, individual education plans, academic advising, career
counseling, employment, community and
professional referrals, internships, student
housing and crisis intervention. It advises
and supports the Intertribal Student Union
(ITSU).
Intertribal Student Union: ITSU serves
as a peer support group for incoming and
currently enrolled American Indian
students. ITSU also organizes and cosponsors cultural events.
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership:MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis Public School District, intended to increase the number of American
Indian teachers in the Minneapolis public
schools. Funded by the Minnesota State
Legislature in 1990, this project is designed
as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded state
teaching licensure may then apply for loan
forgiveness for each year the student
teaches, one fifth of the loan will be forgiven.
American lndian Studies Minor: An
academic component encompassingthe
range of American Indian contributions to
North American culture. Courses offered
include art, religion, history, literature,
Ojibwe language and women's issues. For
more information, contact Dr. Virginia
Allery, 612/330-1385, or see course listings
under Interdisciplinary Studies in the
academic section of the catalog.
Anishinabe Library Project: Over 1,000
books, a variety of journals and scholarly
publications, research materials, American
Indian magazines and newspapers and over
125VHS videos are housed in the Sverdrup
Library and at the American Indian Support
Program Office. The library project offers
both a historical and contemporary perspective on the cultures of various tribal nations
in the United States.
H ASIAN AMERICAN SUPPORT
PROGRAM
The Asian American Support Program
was created in 1992 to recruit and retain
Asian American students and to enhance
the quihty of their total experience while at
Augsburg College. The program seeks to
create opportunitieswhere Asian American
students can be involved in and contribute
to all aspects of academic and student life.
The Program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
procedures, orientation, registration and
course work selection, career development,
academic and non-academic difficulties,
and employment and placement referrals.
The Asian American Association is
affiliated with the Support Program. The
Association carries out various activities
during the acadeinic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asian
American and other students at Augsburg.
BLACK STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Black Student Affairs Office (BSA) is
committed to enhancing the education and
personal development of students of
African descent, and to promote cultural
and historical awareness, academic achievement and social interaction. BSA sponsors
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events and activities, such as celebrating
Martin Luther King's birthday, Afrikana
History Month, the Each One Reach One
mentoring program and Augsburg Black
Alumni Council gatherings.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
provides support to students, including a
schedule of social and cultural activities.
The headquarters is in the BSA Office, as is
the Pan-Afrikan Center.
HISPANIC/LATINO SUPPORT
PROGRAM
The Hispanic/Latino Support Program
offers students individualized attention in
many areas, including academic support,
counseling and advocacy.
Students find assistance in: admissions
and financial aid procedures, orientation
and registration, academic planning, career
counseling, housing, internships and
employment and placement referrals.
The program advises the Latino Student
Association and supports academic, social,
cultural events, and other activities that
improve the academic and personal
development of Hispanic/Latino students
and provides awareness of the unique
aspects of the Hispanic culture.
CAREER SERVICES
The Career Services Department is
committed to assisting all students with
their career planning. This process is an
important part of a student's development
while attending college. To aid students in
this process, Career Services offers students
the opportunity to actively participate in
career seminars, career assessments, oneon-one counseling, self-paced computer
career planning modules, and use of the
Alumni Resource Network for informational interviews.
S e ~ c eare
s available to all students, but
some programs are sponsored especially for
seniors. Seniors are encouraged to attend
one of three annual job fairs with recruiters
representing business, education or
nonprofit and government sectors. There is
also an annual graduate and professional
school fair for seniors to explore educational
options after graduation.
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Counseling
Counseling provides a supportive
environment where students have many
opportunitiesto gain self-awareness
through personal exploration with the
assistance of trained, experienced counselors. Counselors serve as advocates providing support and assistance with direction.
Services include individual counseling,
group counseling, psychological testing,
assessment and referral, workshops, and
consultation and outreach.
Through the relationship with a skilled
counselor, a student may discuss personal
issues such as stress, depression, roommate
problems, intimacy and sexuality, drug use,
family problems, motivation, transitions,
breaking away from family, self-image,
difficult decisions, eating concerns, etc.
Counseling is an educational process in
which students learn to think objectively
about themselves and learn methods of
understanding themselves and others.
Professional counseling can make a
substantial contribution to the educational
experiences of the student by providing the
opportunity for increased self-understanding and personal growth.
Student Life 3:
Health Promotion
Health Promotion offers a wide spectrum of activities and events that increase
awareness of health issues and assist
students in adapting new behaviors for a
healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion also
works with various campus agencies to
foster positive change within the campus
environment.
Professional staff offer private consultations, individual assessments and group
workshops to accommodate the needs of all
students. Topics include varied health
issues such as fitness, nutrition, weight
management, stress reduction, alcohol and
other drug use, sexuality, etc. Students
interested in health issues can combine
learning and practice through involvement
with Health Promotion services. Academic
and practicurn opportunities are also
available to students from a variety of
academic disciplines.
HEALTH SERVICE
Riverside University Family Practice
Clinic serves as the Augsburg College
Health Service and is a family practice
residency clinic affiliated with the University of Minnesota. The clinic is located one
block from campus at 2615 Franklin Avenue
South. Office visits for illness and injury are
free for all Augsburg students.
Students must check family health
insurance coverage to determine if they are
included. If not, contact the Vice President
for Student Affairs Office for information
regarding student health insurance.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
(FYE)
The FYE program assists students in
their first Augsburg registration, provides
orientation events before classes begin, and
also includes a seminar series.
FYE reflects the College's commitment
to a meaningful introduction to college for
our students - an enriching beginning for a
college career. To provide focus for this
introduction, the ME seminar is centered
on a series of themes. These themes are
reflected in and expanded upon in readings,
discussions and other activities. Diversity,
tradition, change, ways of knowing and
what it means to be an educated person are
all themes associated with the program.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Student Activities program creates
opportunities for students to enhance their
leadership skills through active involve
ment in developing events, activities and
organizations which serve the student community. Hundreds of major programming
effortsand targeted activities for specific
student interests are generated through
these efforts and make Augsburg a dynamic
and enjoyable interactive environment.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
The International Student Services Office
focuses on the needs of international
students. It also serves as a resource for
those interested in international events and
global issues.
International Students -International
students receive assistance in meeting their
educational objectives through advising on
academic concerns, immigration and visa
problems, financial matters, practical
matters (taxes, insurance, housing, daycare)
and personal concern.
New international students participate
in an orientation program before the
beginning of the term which provides
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practical information on housing, banking,
using local transportatiod and course
registration. Students also learn about the
U.S. educational system and adjusting to
life at Augsburg.
Study Abroad -An increasing number
of Augsburg students are taking advantage
of the opportunity to gain academic credit
for an overseas experience. Through study
abroad students may meet with grassroots
women's organizations in Mexico, work in a
small business or artisan program in Kenya,
examine Scandinavian perspectives on
world peace in Norway, or thrill to the
sounds of "The Magic Flute" at the Viennese
state opera house. Study abroad provides
opportmities to develop critical thinking
skills, strengthen language competencies,
further career paths, experience different
cultures and gain knowledge about the
increasingly interdependent world.
Students interested in studying offcampus receive advice on selecting programs which best fit their academic, career
and personal objectives. Assistance is given
with program application, course registration, financing and travel arrangements.
Orientation and re-entry programs are
offered to assist students in integrating the
experience abroad into their course work
and personal lives.
The deadline for application is
December 15 for off-campus study the
following year.
All students in good academic standing
at Augsburg may apply for permission to
study off-campus. The cost for many
programs is equivalent to full tuition, room
and board for a semester on-campus.
Financial aid is granted on the same basis as
on-campus study.
Students normally receive the same
number of course credits abroad as they
would if studying on-campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, distribution/
general education and graduation requirements when approved by academic advisers
and the Study Abroad Adviser before
departure.
Augsburg Community -The International Programs Office works to utilize the
cross-culturalperspectives of its intemational students and students with experience overseas to educate the college community on world issues. This is done
through faculty, staff and student
development programs which include
activities sponsored by the Cross-Cultural
Club and the International House, forums
on world issues sponsored by the Global
Community and Amnesty International
student groups, and seminars focusing on
issues of cross-cultural communication for
faculty and staff.
FOOD SERVICE
The Commons -Situated on the top
floor of the Christensen Center, this is the
main food service facility for students,
faculty and staff. %s pleasant, spacious
room features small table units for easy
conversation and overlooks the College
Quadrangle and Murphy Square. The
portions are generous and modestly priced.
Students on board plan who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Murphy's - Located on the ground
floor of the Christensen Center, Murphy's
features grill items, pizza, soups and salads,
desserts and beverages. -
Augsburg provides a variety of board
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plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
RESIDENCE LIFE PROGRAM
Augsburg recognizes the importance of
the residence experience during the college
years. Research indicates that students who
live on campus will be more likely to
complete their college degree successfully.
Augsburg provides a diverse and dynamic
residence program which fosters the
development of community, and supports
and enhances the academic experience.
Live-in staff assist students by providing
social and educational programming,
facilitating conflict resolutions and assisting
in emergencies.
Each complex contains 24hour study
rooms, computer services, laundry and
vending services and access to security staff.
Augsburg expects all freshmen and
sophomores, not living at home, to live in
college-operated housing. Housing for
married students and students with families
is available.
Students rent a room at the beginning of
the Fall term for the entire academic school
year. New students receive room assignments the summer before they arrive at
Augsburg. Upper-class students make
housing arrangementsin the Spring. All
resident students must sign room and board
contracts.
Freshmen and transfer students are
urged to make the tuition deposit by June 1
in order to secure housing. Students who
deposit after June 1will be provided
housing only if space is available.
All students living on campus must pay
a $100 deposit when they sign the housing
contract. The fee is credited to the student's
account when he or she moves out.
The College houses approximately 700
students in residence hall rooms, apartments, floor houses, and townhouses. A
wide variety of options are available,
including single rooms.
Urness Tower -All new students and
some upper-class students live in Urness
Tower. This 11-story high-rise houses 324
students. Each floor is considered a house
unit providing 36 students (two to a room),
with their own lounge, study and utility
areas. In Urness Tower, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk and chair. Linens
are not provided.
Mortensen Tower -This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 onebedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Tower is
carpeted, air conditioned and contains
kitchen units. It is otherwise unfurnished.
Anderson Hall - Opened in Fall 1993,
this is the newest residence hall. It contains
four types of living units: two-bedroom
apartments, two-room suites, floor houses
and townhouses. This residence houses 192
men and women. All rooms are furnished
with beds, dressers and desks. It is
equipped with telephones, cable TV and
computer hook-ups.
Special Interest Housing -Students
may submit proposals in the Spring for a
program which allows them to live as a
group with a special educational contract.
Examples of programs include Campus
Ministry, healthy living options and
international floors.
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STUDENT STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR,
COMPLAINTS, RECORDS
The C O 1 l e ~
a statement of
standards for student behavior and has provided for due process in matters of disciplinary action, grievances and grade appeal.
The College operates in compliance with
the Family Rights and Privacy Act. Students
have the right to inspect certain official
records, files and data which pertain to
them and which are maintained in the
Officeof the
and the Placement
Office, and to challenge inaccurate or
misleading information.
Persons seeking additional information
on these topics should contact the Vice
President for Student Affairs Office.
General Information - 3,
Degrees Offered - 38
Academic Calendar - sa
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Computer Resources - 39
Academic Advising Center - 39
I
Academic Organ'mtion and Programs
Divisions and Departments - 40
Majors and Minors - 40
Teaching Licensure - 42
Pre-Professional Programs - 42
Honors Program - 43
Inter-Institutional Programs - 44
Study Abroad - 45
Experiential Education - 48
Weekend College -50
Graduate Programs - .
Other Programs - 51
Academic Policies and Procedures - 5
Registration- 51
Withdrawal from College - 52
Leave of Absence - 52
General Education Curriculum - 53
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements - 53
Graduation Requirements - 55
Students Entering 1993 and After Students Who Entered Prior to 1993 Students Entering Under Distributio
Curriculum Requirements - 64
Skills Component - 57
Liberal Arts Perspectives - 58
Rationale for Perspectives - 63
Evaluation and Grading - 66
Assessment of Previous
Learning Program - 68
Academic Progress, Probation
and Dismissal - 70
Four Year Assurance Program - 71
- ACADEMIC INFORMATION
A
ugsburg College constructs its
curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated as fully human persons
-intellectually, spiritually and physically.
To act effectively, human beings must have
a broad grasp of the of the world from
which they have come as well as the world
in which
live.
providing courses in
the humanities, natural sciences and social
sciences, the general education curriculum
introduces students to the breadth and
complexity of knowledge and culture.
Required courses in religion are designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition and encourage them to
reflect upon the importance and meaning of
spirituality in their lives. Recreation courses
offer students the opportunity to develop
skills for participation in exercise and
sporting activities.
Students choose from over 40 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge
in a discipline and to prepare for a career or
further study. Thus, through a balance of
curricular activities supported by full
programs in student life and religious life,
an Augsburg College education strives to
educate its students in a real world for the
real world.
DECREES OFFERED
Augsburg offers the Bachelor of Arts, the
Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of
Science undergraduate degrees. Augsburg
also offers the Master of Arts in Leadership,
the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership
and the Master of Social Work graduate
degrees.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Augsburg follows the 4-1-4 calendar,
with Fall and Spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a 4-week
January Interim. Full-time students normally take four course credits each semester
and one course during Interim. A maximum
of three course credits can be earned in the
two annual summer sessions, one of four
weeks and one of six weeks.
fiecalendar is coordinated with
of the four other colleges of the Associated
CoU,ges of the Twin Cities, so students can
t&e courses on another
during the
regular term. (SeeRegistration on page 51
and Calendars on page 269 and 270.)
January Interim is~&cularly intended to
be a time for both students and faculty to
employ different styles of teaching and
learning and to investigate questions and
topics in places and ways not possible
during the regular term.
The Interim catalog, published in the fall
of each year, is distributed to all students
and is available by contacting the Interim
Office. In addition to classes offered on
campus, Augsburg offers a variety of travel
opportunitieswithin the United States and
abroad. Augsburg offers two Summer
School sessions. The Summer School catalog
is published in the winter of each year, is
distributed to all students, and is available
by contading the Summer School Office.
Augsburg Weekend College and
Graduate Programs follow a trimester
calendar (see Augsburg Weekend College
and Graduate Programs, pages 50 and 51).
FACULTY
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. ~ o sfaculty
t
hold the
dodorate or other terminal degree and all
consider teaching to be the focus of their
activity. Faculty are involved in social,
professional and a variety of research
activities, but see these activities as supporting their teaching. They are actively
involved in an exciting faculty development
program which introduces them to current
thought in many fields but especially in
teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement
between professors and students. Faculty
act as academic advisers and participate
regularly in campus activities. Every
freshman is assigned a First Year Experience
(FYE) adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
tapes and films, and supplies media
equipment free of charge for instructional
use. Audio and video tape duplication
within the limits set by copyright law is
available. Fees are charged for the production of transparencies and posters as well as
for lamination. The Center supplies
television sets, VCRs, video cameras, video
editing, tape recorders, microphones, slide,
overhead, filmstrip, opaque and movie
projectors as well as screens and carts. Film
bibliographies and advice on materials
selection are available. Facilities for classes
in broadcasting are located in the Center.
I COMPUTER RESOURCES
I LIBRARY AND AUDIO-VISUAL
SERVICES
A relaxed atmosphere, a helpful staff
and friendly student library assistants make
the library a favorite place to study and do
research. The main library houses over
175,000 books, journals, records and
microforms. Music, chemistry and art
history slide libraries are located within
departmental areas.
A se~ce-orientedstaff provides
students with assistance to meet diverse
information needs including instruction in
the use of the library, reference service and
guidance in pursuing research. Students
have access to a wide variety of local,
regional, national and international
databases. Arrangements are made for
access by students with physical limitations
and special needs.
Students have access via a computerized
online catalog and daily courier service to
all the library holdings of the seven private
liberal arts colleges of the Twin Cities and
the James J. Hill Reference Library.
The Library Audio-Visual Center houses
a large collection of sound recordings, video
The recent completion of a new computer classroom and lab in the Foss Center
was an important addition to the growing
list of computer resources accessible to
Augsburg students and faculty.
Computing clusters -located in the
residence halls, the Foss Center computer
lab, the Library and the Science Building are connected via a campus-wide network
that offers a full range of network services.
Students also have 24-hour access seven
days a week to more than 30 computers in
the Mortensen/Umess study lounge.
Augsburg College, a member of the
National Science Foundation's Internet since
1990, is connected to hundreds of universities and other institutions in the U.S. and
around the world. Internet access and a
renewed focus on educational technology is
allowing Augsburg to integrate these
electronic resources into many different
areas of the learning process.
I ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
The Academic Advising Center advises
transfer students and students with
undeclared majors, provides information on
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matters of general education, administers
and tracks all entry level skills assessments,
interprets catalog and graduation skills
requirements, and advises both students
who have been placed on academic
probation and re-entering suspended
students regarding GPA requirements. The
Center also coordinates summer advising
for the orientation program and provides
in-service training and development for
f a d t y advisers.
DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
The College curriculum is offered by 22
departments which are grouped into four
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Humanities -Catherine Nicholl
(Chair).Art, English, Modern Languages,
Philosophy, Religion, Speech, Communication, Theatre Arts, College Librarians.
Natural Science and Mathematics Mark Engebretson (Chair).Biology,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science,
Physics.
Social and Behavioral Sciences Richard Nelson (Chair).Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, History,
Management Information Systems (MIS),
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Professional Studies -Vincent Peters
(Chair).Education, Health and Physical
Education, Music, Nursing, Social Work.
MAJORSAND MINORS
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one
division or cross academic disciplines. Some
students decide on a major or majors before
they enter college. Others test a variety of
disciplines before deciding. Normally a
major should be elected by the end of the
fourth semester and earlier in some
disciplines. Details of majors and minors are
in the course description section. Unless
otherwise indicated, majors are part of the
Bachelor of Arts degree.
Students may contact the Registrar
about creating a unique major.
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Business Administration/Economics
Business Administration/Finance
Business Administration/Intemational
Business
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/Marketing
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Communication
General CommunicationStudies
Mass Communications
Organizational Communication
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
East and Southeast Asian Studies'
Economics
Applied Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Education
Kindergarten-Elementary
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering2
Academic lntormatlon -
English
Health Education
History
International Relations
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Modem Languages'
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S. -Weekend College only)
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Russian, Central and East European Area
Studies
Social Science
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Speech
Theatre Arts
Transdisciplinary
Women's Studies
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
East and Southeast Asian Studies
Economics
English
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Linguistics
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Modern Languages '
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Nordic Area Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Social Welfare
Sociology
Russian, Central and East European Area
Studies'
Special Education
Speech
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Women's Studies
It is possible for students to complete
other majors through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC).
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Students who wish to complete a major
offered at one of the other ACTC colleges
must apply through the Augsburg
Registrar's Office.
Cooperative Program of the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities and agreements with the University of
Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning1
intermediate/advanced courses not available at consortium colleges in Arabic, Chinese,Hebrew, Japanese,
Russian, and other infrequently taught languages.
Students register directly with the ACTC ofice.
*Dualdegree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology, Washington
University School o f Engineering and Applied Science
and Michigan Technological University.
W OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
Teaching Licensure
Teaching Licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg in KindergartenElementary Education and the following
fields in Secondary Education: EnglishLanguage Arts, French, German, Health,
Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science
(Chemistry or Physics), Science (grades 5-91,
Social Studies, Spanish, Speech, Theatre
Arts, and in the special areas of Art (K-121,
Band (K-12) and Classroom Music (grades
5-12), Orchestra (K-12) and Classroom
Music (grades 5-12), Vocal and Classroom
Music (K-9), Vocal and Classroom Music
(grades 5-12), and Physical Education
(K-12).
Students planning to teach on the
secondary level have advisers both in the
Education Department and the area of their
academic major($
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields
of law, medicine, dentistry, the ministry,
veterinary science, pharmacy or engineering can profit from a liberal arts education
at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for
admission to graduate schools or seminaries
be reviewed and the course of study at
Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact the Assistant to the Dean for
Academic Advising early in their freshman
year to arrange for help from the appropriate faculty adviser.
Pre-Dentistry - These courses are
recommended to fulfill the minimum
requirements of the School of Dentistry at
the University of Minnesota: ENG, two
courses; BIO 113,114; PHY 121,122; CHM
115,116 (or 105,106), 351,352; MAT 124;
PSY 105. Requirements at other universities
may vary.
Pre-Engineering-This program
provides a course of study which enables
students to complete introductory core
requirements in mathematics, science and
the liberal arts necessary for engineering.
Some students in the program choose to
transfer after two years to an institution
granting degrees in engineering, while
others elect to participate in a dual
degree program.
Augsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with three universities to
allow the student to earn a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Augsburg College and an
engineering degree from either the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology,
Minneapolis; Washington University School
of Engineering and Applied Science, St.
Louis, Missouri, or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. The dual
degree programs afford students the opportunity to combine a strong background in
the liberal arts, including an elected major,
with the study of engineering.
Academic Information
Pre-Law - Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook
published by the Association of American
Law Schools. Students may wish to take
the course POL 170 (Law in the United
States) to help determine their interest in
law. Pre-law students should major in a
discipline of their own choosing and will
satisfy most law school entrance requirements with a record of solid achievement in
the liberal arts.
Pre-Medicine-Many medical schools
are encouraging a liberal arts education to
prepare for study in medicine. At
Augsburg, the Biology and Chemistry
Departments have majors which can fulfill
the academic requirements for pre-medical
students. Both require CHM 115,116 (or
105,106),MAT 145,146;and PHY 121,122.
The chemistry major also requires CHM
353,361, one advanced course, seminar and
two or more biology courses. The biology
major also requires BIO 113,114,201,491
and at least one from each of five groups (BIO 367,386,471), (BIO 355,474), (BIO 351,
353,473), (BIO 361,440), (BIO476,481) with BIO 353 and 355 especially recommended for medical school. Designed to
meet the University of Minnesota ( M i m e
apolis) requirements, both programs also
encourage courses in the behavioral sciences
and humanities, including psychology and
sociology. The University of Minnesota
(Minneapolis)requires two years of English.
Requirements at other medical schools may
vary. Students are encouraged to consult
with their faculty adviser early in the
freshman year.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysician's Assistant and Pre-Physical
Therapy - Course work in preparation
for these training programs should be
discussed with a faculty member in the
Biology Department.
Pre-Pharmacy -Augsburg has a
program designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of Pharmacy at
the University of Minnesota: BIO 113,114;
CHM 115,116,351,352; ECO 112 or 113;
ENG 111and a second course; MAT 145,
146; PHY 121,122; electives from hurnanities, literature and the arts to fulfill the
semester hour requirements. Requirements
at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary -A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
different majors, such as history, philose
phy, English, psychology, sociology or
religion. Recommended preparation
includes REL 111,221; at least two semesters of history (WesternCivilization);one or
more courses in the history of philosophy
and Greek in the junior and/or senior year.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine -To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, these courses are recommended:
ENG, two courses; MAT 145; public
speaking, one course; CHM 115,116 (or 105,
106),351,352,353; BIO 113,114; PHY 121,
122; economics, one course; two courses in
art, literature, music, humanities, theatre, or
Upper Division modem languages; and
anthropology, economics, geography,
history, political science, psychology or
sociology courses to fulfill the rest of the
curriculum requirements. Requirements at
other universities may vary.
Honors Program
The Honors Program is designed to
challenge and encourage the most academically distinguished students at Augsburg.
The program combines academic and
cultural components with social activities.
Members of the program normally enter as
freshmen, with opportunities for transfers
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and others. Students graduate from the
Honors Program upon successful completion of the program, which is noted on
the transcript and which provides a n
advantage for both employment and
graduate school application.
During the freshman and sophomore
years, students take a four course honors
sequence that satisfies four Perspectives.
They also participate in a Monday Forum
program that affords an opportunity to hear
outside speakers, assess films, and pursue
course sequence topics in greater depth. The
First-Year Experience (FYE) is also integrated into the freshman sequence.
During the junior and senior years,
students take four mini-seminars (one full
course credit upon completion),one each
semester and participate in a six week
Monday Forum program each term. Seniors
take a Senior Seminar during Interim, which
satisfies a Perspective requirement, and are
obliged to complete an approved Honors
project. Some seniors satisfy this requirement by serving on the Augsburg Honors
Review, a yearly journal which publishes
outstanding student papers.
Requirements center on full participation in the program and the maintenance of
at least a 3.3 GPA the freshman year, a 3.4
the sophomore year, and a 3.5 the last two
years. Please direct enquiries to Dr. Joan
Griffin, Director of Freshman and Sophomore Honors, or Dr. Larry Crockett,
Director of Junior and Senior Honors.
INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges
and institutions in the Twin Cities area on
several programs.
Library and Media Center -Through
CLIC, the Twin Cities private colleges
library consortium, and MINITEX, the
regional library network, the Augsburg
community has access to over 5,000,000
volumes.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) -Full-time weekday students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine and St. Thomas may elect a
course each semester at one of the other
campuses. No additional fee is required for
such an exchange, except for private
instruction in music and some independent
studies. See Independent Study for additional details. Students may elect to
participate in the cooperative program to
gain new perspectives, to get better
acquainted with the other schools or to
undertake a specific course or major not
offered on the home campus. The colleges
have coordinated calendars. The Interim
term may also be taken on another campus.
A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students
between the campuses.
Augsburg College also cooperates with
other colleges in planning study opportunities for the January Interim.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA) -Augsburg, in
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa
and South Dakota, develops and offers offcampus study semesters in Scandinavia,
South and Central America and the Twin
Cities. All HECUA programs are interdisciplinary and address the critical issues
associated with social change, inequality
and the human community. The consortium
also facilitates innovative curricular endeavors, an interchange and sharing among
faculty, cooperative research, international
and experiential education and conferences
on planning and metro-urban studies.
Academic Information 4!
Chemical Dependency Program -A
cooperative effort between Augsburg
College and Minneapolis Community
College in downtown Minneapolis has
resulted in the establishment of a four-year
program in social work, sociology or
psychology with a chemical dependency
specialty. The program is designed to train
specialists to help professional people in
dealing with chemical dependency problems. Courses are taken on both campuses.
Air Force ROTC -Augsburg students
may participate in the Air Force ROTC program at the University of St. Thomas under
the ACTC consortium agreement. Students
are eligible to compete for two and three
year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies may
apply toward the total credits required for
graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
Naval ROTC -Augsburg students
may participate in the Naval ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more mformation, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies may
apply toward the total credits required for
graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY ABROAD
An increasing number of Augsburg
students are taking advantage of the
opportunity to gain academic credit for an
overseas experience. Through study abroad,
students may find themselves exploring the
ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico, meeting
with women's groups in Namibia, examining Scandinavianperspectives on world
peace or hilling to the sounds of music at a
Viennese opera house.
International Study at Augsburg College
is intended to motivate students to act
responsibly and effectively in society
by expanding their awareness of other
cultures, deepening their understanding
of the human condition on a global scale,
and helping them to understand the
connections between social justice and
global interdependence.
Eligibility and Application
All students in good academic standing
(a minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off-campus.
Although foreign language skills are an
asset to students studying abroad, they are
not required. Sinc
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CATALOG FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS 1966-67 AND 1967-68
RECORD FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS 1964-65 AND 1965-66
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AUGSBURG
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Augsburg College is a fouryear Liberal Arts College affiliated
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CATALOG FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS 1966-67 AND 1967-68
RECORD FOR THE ACADEMIC YEARS 1964-65 AND 1965-66
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AUGSBURG
COLLEGE
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AFFILIATION
Augsburg College is a fouryear Liberal Arts College affiliated
with
The
American
Lutheran Church. The College
offers a broad education in a
Christian environment.
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ACCREDITATION
Augsburg College is fully accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the National
Council for the Accreditation
of Teacher Education, the
American Chemical Society, and
the American Association of
University Women.
parish work, and missions. Students may prepare for further
study in the fields o~f engineering, theology, dentistry, medicine, nursing, and law, and for
graduate study in various fields.
LOCATION
Augsburg College is located
along Interstate Highway No.
94, just 20 blocks from the
downtown loop area of Minneapolis. Students have easy access to libraries, museums, and
art collections. They also have
the opportunity t o attend lectures, musical programs and
other cultural activities in the
Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
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MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College holds membership also in the American
Council o'n Education, the Association of American Colleges, the
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the
National Lutheran Educational
Conference, the Association of
Minnesota Colleges, the Minnesota Private College Council and
the Association of Protestant
Colleges and Universities.
COURSES OF STUDY
Augsburg College offers a Liberal Arts education with courses leading to a Bachelor of Arts
degree offered in 28 major fields
of study. Students are prepared
for teaching, business administration, social work, medical
technology, secretarial work,
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SETTING
The thirteen-acre Augsburg
campus is located in the heart
of Minneapolis and is adjacent
t o the University of Minnesota
West Bank campus and two of
the city's largest hospitals. In
this urban setting, Augsburg
students prepare for careers in
our increasingly urban society.
A friendly atmosphere prevails
on the Augsburg campus. Students participate in all phases
of campus community life under
the direction of a capable, wellprepared faculty.
DEVELOPMENT
A comprehensive development
program is in operation which
will, over the years, add additional land and buildings to the
Augsburg College campus.
Augsburg College is located
near the Minneapolis loop and
the University of Minnesota.
The Administrative offices are
in Science Hall a t the corner of
7th Street and 21st Avenue
South.
Prospective students and 0ther interested persons are cor-
dially invited to visit the
campus. Visiting hours are
9 a.m. to 5 P.m., Monday through
Friday; Saturday by appointment. A letter or telephone
in advance is recommended.
Write t o the Office of Admissions, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404; or
telephone 338-0501.
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Jan. 4, 7:45 a.m. ...(Wed.) .......... Classes resume
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Aug. 30-Sept. 4
Sept. 5 . . . . . . . . . . .(Tues.) . . . . . . . . ..Classes begin
Oct. 19-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Homecoming
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Winter Term 1967-1968
Nov. 27
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............(Mon.) . . . . . . . . . .Registration
............(Tues.) . . . . . . . . . .Classes begin
April 10, 9 p.m. ....................Easter recess begins
April 16 . . . . . . . . . .(Tues.) ..........Classes resume
May 20-25 . . . . . . . .(Mon.-Sat.) ...... Final examinations
May 26 ...........(Sun.) . . . . . . . . . . .Baccalaureate Servic
May 26 ...........(Sun.) . . . . . . . . * . .Commencement
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
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Augsburg was begun as a
seminary in 1869, at Marshall,
Wisconsin. It was the first theological school founded by
Norwegian Lutherans in America. Through an arrangement with
a private institution known as
Marshall Academy, the Seminary
was at first housed in the academy building. Students who
needed further preparation in
academic subjects were to obtain this in the academy. In
the autumn of 1872 Augsburg
Seminary was removed to Min. neapolis, Minnesota, where a
build,ing had been erected for
its use. In the same year the
. school was incorporated under
the laws of Minnesota. Its aim
was t o train ministers for the
Lutheran congregations which
were being organized in grow. ing numbers in the pioneer set' tlements that were spreading
rapidly over the Northwest.
The College was established
.when it became evident that in
order to get students who were
adequately prepared for theological study a college department
was needed. In 1874 a curriculum was planned which provided
for one year of preparatory
studies and four years of college work alqng two lines, a
classical course t o prepare students for theology, and a scientific course t o prepare for other
professions. The first college
students were enrolled in 1874
and the first class was graduated in 1879.
In 1900 a high school course
covering three years was established which in 1910 was expanded to a standard four-year
course. This was discontinued
in 1933. In the years 1916-1919
the college course was thorough-
ly revised. As a result of this
and of subsequent growth, the
earlier classical course was
greatly modified and supplemented by social and scientific
studies and a more general emphasis upon the study of the
humanities. In recent years
there has been continuous study
and modification of the curriculum including the introduction
of a number of new majors to
meet the developing needs of
the students. The divisional organization was adopted in 1945.
At the present time 28 majors
are offered.
Coeducation was introduced
in the College in 1922.
In February, 1963, with the
merger of the Lutheran Free
Church into The American Lutheran Church, Augsburg College became affiliated with the
latter church body. At the close
of its ninety-third academic
year, in the spring of 1963,
Augsburg Theological Seminary
merged with Luther Theological
Seminary, St. Paul, one of the
seminaries of the merged church.
Augsburg is making plans to
celebrate its Centennial in 1969.
Dr. Luthard 0. Gjerde, Executive
Director of Lutheran So'cial Service of Minnesota and vice chairman of the Board of Regents,
heads the Centennial Steering
Committee. A Centennial Commission of eminent people
around the world who are interested in Augsburg has been
formed with Dr. Theodore Blegen, Dean Emeritus of the Graduate School, University of Minnesota and distinguished alumnus
of Augsburg College, as Honorary Chairman. Actual observance
of the Centennial will take place
in the fall of 1969.
Seven presidents have served
GENERAL
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Augsburg during the course of
its history:
August Weenaas . . . . . . . . . 1869-1876
Georg Sverdrup . . . . . . . . .
Suen Oftedal . . . . . . . . . . . .
George Sverdrup . . . . . . . .
H . N. Hendrickson (Acting)
Bernhard Christensen . . . .
Leif S . Harbo . . . . . . . . . .
Oscar A . Anderson . . . . . .
1876-1907
1907-1911
1911-1937
1937-1938
1938-1962
1962-1963
1963present
the Christian college, therefore,
pursues its purposes not by indoctrination or coercion, but by
inviting teachers and students
to join in a co,mmon search for
truth and in a common attempt
to see all truth in relation to
ultimate Truth.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
To attract to the college stuAIMS
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Augsburg College is a Chrisreap the maximum benefit from
tian liberal arts college of The
a program of Christian higher
American Lutheran Church. The
education.
faculty and the Board of ReTo provide a campus setting
gents of the College affirm the
that is conducive to the spiritual,
following as their understandmental, moral and physical welling omf the aims, philosophy, obbeing of its students.
jectives and character of this
To stimulate its students' ininstitution.
tellectual interest, and to assist
them to develop the habits and
ULTIMATE AIMS
skills necessary for sound acaTo contribute to the true good demic work.
of human life and society.
To acquaint its students with
To contribute to the building the spiritual, cultural and intelof free and living congregations lectual riches of mankind, both
in the community of the Chris- for the sake of the enrichment
tian Church.
of their own lives and, thro'ugh
them, for the enrichment of their
BASIC PHILOSOPHY
homes and communities.
The Christian message conTo lead its students to a deepcerning the redemptive act of er understanding and experience
G& in Christ constitutes the of the Christian Gospel in its
greatest potential for good in relati,on to every area of life
human life and society; but this and learning.
potential is realized only insofar
To aid its students in disas it is actualized in the minds covering and clarifying their
and hearts of individuals.
peculiar aptitudes and interests,
The redemption o,f the mind and t o provide training and
constitutes the unique education- counsel that will asslist them
al task laid upon the Christian in preparing for a life work apChurch; in seeking to relate all propriate thereto.
learning t o the truth of the
To aid its students in the deChristian faith, the Christian col- velopment omf Christian attitudes
lege performs its greatest serv- and Christian qualities of charice both to the Church and to acter; and to encourage each
society.
student to look upon his life
Where there is an atmosphere as a Christian vocation, and an
of free and honest inquiry, truth opportunity for service t o God
has the overwhelming advantage; and man.
To confront our students
with the problems and benefits
of living and serving in an increasingly urbanized culture.
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER
Augsburg College is a Christian community of life and learning.
As a Christian academic community, Augsburg seeks that
high level of excellence which
is appropriate to such a community.
Augs.burg treasures its religious and cultural heritage as an
institution founded by Lutheran
immigrants from Norway who
sought t,o play a creative role
in American life and society,
and seeks to preserve th$ enduring values of this hekitage
in the life of the college community today.
As a metropolitan college,
Augsburg attempts to relate its
faculty and students to an urban
culture by utilizing the educational, social, cultural and religious resources of the growing
metropolitan
community
in
which it is located.
THE PHYSICAL PLANT
Instructional facilities and student housing a t Augsburg are
conveniently located in relation
to each other.
Old Main, erected in 1900, contains a large number of classrooms and offices.
Science Hall, erected in 194849, includes the general administratio'n offices; well-equipped
laboratories for chemistry, physics, and biology; the bookstore;
a medium-sized
auditorium;
and several classrooms and faculty offices. The Lisa Odland 0.bservatory, on the roof of Science
Hall, was completed in the sum-
mer of 1960.
The George Sverdrup Library,
named in honor of Augsburg's
fourth president, was erected
and dedicated in 1955. Adjacent
to Science Hall and of similar
contemporary architectural design, it contains spacious reading rooms, seminars, work
rooms, a visual-education center,
the Augsburg Archives, classrooms, and a number of faculty
offices. There is stack space for
approximately 100,000 volumes.
Theta, previously a small dormitory house, was remodeled in
the summer of 1965 and contains
a number of offices.
Si Melby Hall, the new auditorium-gymnasium, was completed in 1961. This building,
named in honor of Professor J. S.
Melby, dean of men from 1920
to 1942, basketball coach and
head of the Christianity department, provides excellent facilities for the health and physical
education program, intercollegiate athletics, chapel services and
general auditorium purposes.
The Music Hall was acquired
by purchase in 1947 and has
been remodeled t o serve the
needs of the music department.
The Speech and Drama Building was acquired in 1959 and remodeled to make an extremely
functional building for dramatic
and other speeoh activities.
The Art Building was acquired
in 1963 and remodeled to provide excellent space for t,he art
program. It has one large classroom and studio and laboratory
facilities for drawing, painting,
and sculpture in the rooms on
the ground and first floor. The
second floor of the building
houses the Development Offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal
Memorial
Hall, erected in 1938, is a dormitory affording living quarters
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for about 130 men. On the
ground floor of this building is
the college cafeteria and dining
hall.
Gerda Mortensen Hall, erected
in 1955, provides housing for
about 175 women students, as
well as apartments for the resident head and her assistant. The
dormitory incorporates the former Sivertsen Hall, remodeled
as a wing of the larger dormitory.
The Studio Building was erected in 1964-65 as temporary Student Center. It will house the art
department after completion of
the college center.
Alpha Pi, Beta Phi, Chi, Delta,
Edda, Epsilon, Iota, Kappa,
Lambda, Miriam, Omega, Omicron, Pi Mu, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Xi
Phi and Zeta are small dormitory houses, each accommodating from 8 to 20 women
students. A large number of
dwellings have also been acquired in recent years in the expanded campus area, and are in
use for faculty, staff, men students, and married student housing.
The President's Home, an attractive colonial residence, is
located on the West River Road.
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THE ARCHIVES
The Augsburg Archives seeks
to gather and make available
for use documents, books, and
other articles of historical value.
The George Sverdrup Library
provides adequate, fire-proof
quarters for the archives. Here
are found a large collection of
periodicals, manuscripts, letters
and pictures, affording extensive
resources for scholarly research.
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LIBRARY FACILITIES
The beautiful and spacious
George Sverdrup Library provides a central study-workshop
for both faculty and students.
It contains ab'out 65,000 volumes, exclusive of pamphlets,
and is adding approximately
5000 new volumes each year.
Students and faculty working in
either o~f the two large reading
rooms find the atmosphere conducive to quiet study and research materials close at hand.
All boo~ks are kept on open
shelves. Reference service, provided by an able and welltrained staff, is available to
students.
Special collections have been
developed in the Music Library,
the Chemistry Library, the Curriculum and Library Science Libraries, and in the Audio-Visual
Center. Additional conveniences
include conference rooms for
larger groups or small classes. A
typing corner is provided in the
first floor reading room.
The library subscribes to
about 500 of the best periodicals
dealing with a large variety of
subjects, as well as a number
of serials devoted to the interests of special fields. Current
issues are displayed in a pleasant browsing area.
The library plays an active
role in promoting general reading, presenting regular book displays, and sponsoring monthly
book discussions for faculty,
staff, and students.
In the Twin City area are
other libraries which make their
holdings available to Augsburg
students, notably, the St. Paul
and Minneapolis public libraries,
the latter of which issues library
cards to out-0.f-town students
for each school year.
NATURAL SCIENCE
LABORATORIES
-The laboratories of the Natural Sciences are located in the
Science Hall. Four laboratories
and storeroom and office space
for biology are located on the
second floor; three larger laboratories and two special research
laboratories for chemistry and
two laboratories for physics are
located on the third and fourth
floors. A chemistry library is
located near the research facilities. Storerooms and faculty offices are also located here.
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INANCIAL
IRMATION
A considerable part olf the income on which Augsburg operates
is derived from endowments and from gifts. Therefore, the fees
charged the student do not constitute the whole cost of his education, for he enjoys the benefits of the gifts of those who believe
in and support the work of the schoo'l.
TUITION
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The tuition charge for freshman students enrolling at Augsburg f n 1
the fall of 1966 will be $1,250. In order that students and t
parents may plan their expendsitures for tuition with certainty, the
college will guarantee the tuition rate a t $1,250 for each year the
student is enrolled up t o five years from the date of enrollment.
With normal progress the student can expect to complete his work
in four years. However, the plan has been extended to five years
to guarantee the tuition rate in the event that the student may
lose un to a vear for illness, accident, or other causes.
A Student Union fee of $15 a year is required of all full-time students. Part-time students are charged on a proportionate basis.
Personal expenses, such as books, clothing, entertainment, and
transportation, vary from student to student. In planning a yearly
budget, a student should add $300.00 to $400.00 for such items.
BOARD AND ROOM RATE FOR 1966-67
WOMEN
MEN
Room (September through May)
Board (September through May)
Key and breakage deposit (refundable)
TOTAL ROOM AND BOARD
:': The charges for board, indicated above, are minimal charges. For
those students who take most or all of their meals in the cafeteria:
it may co'st up t o $325 for women and $450 for men.
SPECIAL FEES
$ l.0C
Locker (per term)
Application fee
l0.0a
Change of registration (after first three days of c l a s ~ ~ ~3 nr
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Graduation fee
15.00
Improvement of reading course
25.00
Final examination taken a t an hour other than the one
scheduled
5.00
Examination making up a n incomplete on a condition
5.00
Transcript of credits (after first one, which is free)
1.OO
Student teaching
20.00
Comprehensive examination, per credit, for students
enrolled
5.00
Com~rehensiveexamination.. per
- credit, for students not
10.00
currently enrolled
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MUSIC FEES PER TERM
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Music majors: See under Department of Music
Private leslsons d $ e r term)
Organ rental (one hour per day)
Piano or voice studio rental (one hour per day)
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12.00
5.00
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Each student's charges for the academic year are determined in
advance of the fall registration with deposits, scholarships, grants,
and loans credited against the total bill. The remaining balance is
paid as follows: 1/3 a t the time of fall registration, 1/3 a t the beginning of the winter term, and 1/3 due a t the beginning d the spring
term.
A time-payment plan is available for those who prefer more frequent and smaller payments. On this plan, after depas,its, scholarships, grants, and loans have been deducted from the total charges
for the year, 20% of the remaining balance is due by September 2.
The remaining 80% is due a s follows: 10% on October 1 and
10% on the first of each subsequent month with the balance due
May 1. The service charge for this plan is $15. There is a fee of
$1.00 for late payments.
A student's transcript of credits and diploma are issued only after
all bills are paid. Registration for a term is not permitted if there
is a balance due from a previous term.
REFUNDS
If a student must cancel his registration, refunds of term fees,
tuition and room charges are allowed as fdlows: during the first
week of classes, 80%; during the second week, 70%; during the
third week, 60%; during the fourth week, 50%; and during the
fifth week, 40%. No allowance is given after the fifth week. Refunds for board are made on unused meal-book couponls.
If a student is forced to cancel his registration because of accident
or illnes's during the first five weeks emf the term, the charge is
one-half ,of the rate indicated above.
Students required to enter military service will receive a full re-
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fund of fees and a proportionate refund on board and room charges.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial aids in the form of loan funds, scholarships, and parttime employment are available at Augsburg College.
Augsburg participates in the College Scholarship Service (CSS) of
the College Entrance Examination Board. Participants in CSS subscribe to the principle that the amount of financial aid granted a
student should be based upon financial need. The CSS assists the
college's financial aid officer in determining the student's need for
financial assistance. Entering students seeking financial assistance
are required to submit a copy o'f the Parents' Confidential Statement
(PCS) form to the College Scholarship Service, designating Augsburg College as one of the recipients, by March 15. The PCS form
may be obtained from a secondary school or the College Scholarship
Service, P.O. Box 176, Princeton, New Jersey.
LOAN FUNDS
Several loan funds have been established to assist students in working out their financial problems. Loans may be arranged at a reasonable rate of interest for various periods of time.
The General Student Loan Fund, established through the gifts of
many individual donors, is chiefly maintained by contributions from
the Augsburg College Women's Club.
The Olaf Rogne Fund, established in 1954, extends assistance to
students preparing for theological study.
The Charles and Nora Crouch Student Loan Fund, established in
1954, extends assistance to members of all classes.
The Senior Loan Fund, established by the class of 1955, is available
to selected graduating seniors.
The John and Anna Jorgine Gregory Theological Student Loan Fund
is available to students who are preparing for the ministry.
The Student Aid Fund of the Zion Lutheran Hour, established by
the Zion Lutheran Church of Minot, North Dakota, likewise extends
loans to students preparing for the ministry.
National Defense Student Loans, established by the National Defense Education Act of 1958, are available to students capable of
maintaining good standing in their chosen course of study. Special
consideration will be given to all students with a superior academic
background. Loans will normally be granted for the academic year,
September through June, or the remaining balance thereof. Reapplication will be necessary for each succeeding loan period.
United Student Aid Funds is a program of enddrsing loans made
by local banks to college students requiring financial assistance.
A grant to the College by the Gamble and Skogmo Foundations provided the funds to establish the initial reserves required.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Arrangements for the loans are made through a conference with
the Dean of Students, chairman of the faculty committee on financial aid. In addition to arranging loans, the committee counsels
students on financial matters with the objective in mind of helping the student work out a satisfactory plan for his finances. Freshmen are not eligible for this program.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO FRESHMEN
Foundation Fellowships are offered to students with outstanding
high school records and high scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test
of the College Entrance Examination Board. Recipients are guaranteed enrollment in hon'ors course work. These awards range in
amount from $100 to full tuition and are renewable for four years
for students with a grade point average of 3.0 (B average). To
qualify for a Foundation Fellowship a student should rank in the
upper five percent of his high school class and have a combined
score of 1200 or higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The scholarship committee also considers an individual's interests, abilities,
and character.
Honor Scholarships are offered to good students who have strong
potential for academic success at Augsburg College. These awards
range in amount from $100 to full tuition and may be renewed for
four years for students with a grade point average of 2.75 (B minus
average). Students who rank in the upper fifteen percent of their
high school class and have above average scores in the Scholastic
Aptitude Test are eligible for Honor Scholarships.
Chemistry Scholarships and Research Awards are offered each year
by the Department of Chemistry t o students strongly interested in
chemistry or medicine. The six awards vary in amount from $2,000
to $4,000 over four years. A student qualifies for a Chemistry
Scholarship on the basis of his high school perfomrmance, a special
chemistry examination, financial need, and vocational osbjective.
Summer Research Awards are also available to students in chemistry. With this award a stipend of $600 is provided for each student
to do research under the guidance of the chemistry department.
Academic Grants are awarded to students on the basis of financial
need as demonstrated by the College Scholarship Service. Students who are admitted to Augsburg College but do not qualify
for a scholarship may be considered for an academic grant or financial award. These awards range in amount from $100 t~ $600 and
may be renewable for four years with a grade point average of 2.0
(C average).
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO UPPERCLASSMEN
Departmental Scholarships of variable amounts are awarded each
year to students who are highly recommended by the chairman of
their major department. These scholarships are renewable if the
student maintains a scholastic average of 2.75 or better.
Upper-class Schohrships of $300 are awarded each year to selected
students with a grade point average of 3.4 or better who apply to
the Student Personnel Committee.
Alumni Achievement Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students in the freshman, s,ophomore, and junior classes for use the
following academic year. The scho'larship fund, which is equivalent to three half-tuition scholarships, is awarded on the basis of
previous academic performance. No award will be in excess of
financial need.
The Augsburg College Women's Club Scholarship awards, totaling
$400, are granted each year to two or more students of outstanding
character and excellent scho'larship.
The Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial Scholarship was established in 1965 by her husband, Thomas I. Benson. The Scholarship
is awarded annually to a student studying chohal music.
The Thorvald Olsen Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship Fund was
established in 1960 by gifts from the Burntvedt family and through
a church-wide offering, to honor the memo'ry of Dr. T. 0. Burntvedt
who was President of the Lutheran Free Church from 1930 to 1958.
One or more scholarships are awarded annually to a student or
students in the seni,or class who are preparing for the ministry.
The Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarships were established in 1961 by Mrs. Alma Jensen Dickerson, a member of the
Augsburg faculty from 1943 to 1954. One or more scho,larships are
awarded annually to able and d'eserving junior or senior students.
Augsburg awards Foreign Student Scholarships eaoh year to deserving students from other c,ountries. These scholarships may be
awarded in amounts up to the equivalent of full tuition.
The Keith E. Hoffman Memorial Scholarship was established in
1945 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Hoffman of Minneapoli's in memory of their son who gave his life in the conquest of Okinawa.
The scholarship is awarded annually to a student selected on the
basis of academic achievement, personal character, and ability in
the field of athletics.
The American Indian Scholarship was established in 1955 by Spring
Lake Park Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. It is a scholarship of
$200 to be applied on tuition at Augsburg College. It is t o be awarded
to an American Indian student selected on the basis of scholarship
and economic need.
The Iver and Marie Iversen Scholarship was established in 1957
through a grant from Mr. Iver Iversen of Brooklyn, New York. It
is awarded annually to a student in the College. The award, in the
amount oaf $250, is made on the basis of need, scholarship, and
interest in Christian service.
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The Magnus A. Kleven Family Scholarship was established in 1956
by members o'f the family to honor their parents. The scholarship
is awarded annually to a student on the basis of academic achievement, personal character, and promi'se of achievement in the field
of physical education.
Two Lutheran Brotherhood Scholarships of $300 each are provided
by the Lutheran Brotherhood Life Insurance Society and awarded
each fall to outstanding Lutheran college seniors. The students are
selected by the College in the spring of the junior year on the basis
of religious leadership and scholastic standing.
David Mathre Memorial Scholarship for Student Teachers is available to qualified full-time students in need of financial assistance
during the term in which they are doing student teaching.
The Onesirnus Scholarship, established in 1962 by Mr. and Mrs.
James Helleckson, is awarded annually in the amount omf $300 to
an Augsburg student or graduate who is preparing for service in
the Christian ministry.
The Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship was established in 1953
in memory olf Henry P. Opseth, former head of the Music Department and director of the Augsburg College Cthoir. It is awarded
annually to a sophomore or junior student of outstanding promise
in the field of music.
The Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize, from a fund established by
members of the Paulson family in memory of Professor Adolph
Paulson who taught social science at Augsburg from 1930 to 1935,
is awarded annually to a college student for the best essay written
on an assigned subj'ect in the field of Christian sociology. The
amount of the prize is $50.
The Quanbeck Scholarship Fund was established in 1963 by a bequest of John G. Quanbeck. The income from this fund is awarded
annually to fres'hman students who, without assistance, would be
unable to pursue higher education.
The Reverend Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarships were established
in 1958 by two anonymous donors to honor the memory of Reverend Olaf Rogne, bus!iness administrator o'f the c,ollege from 1940
to 1952. Three awards of $500 each are made annually to selected
students preparing for Christian service.
The Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial Scholarship was established in 1964 by her family and friends to honor her memory.
As an expression of Christian concern for the problems oP social
injustice, this scholarship is awarded periodically to an American
Negro student.
Social !&mice Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Division
of Charities of the American Lutheran Church. Two scholarships of
$300 or three scholarships of $200 will be awarded each year to
students at Augsburg College. The recipients must be juniors or
seniors d ~e Lutheran faith who are enro1,led in social work
courses and plan to continue training in a graduate school of social
work. In addition to scholastic achievement, a s'tudent's interests,
aptitude, and skills in working with people are considered in making this award.
The Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship in memory of Marilyn
Yvonne SoLberg, a member of the Ausgburg College Choir from
1950 until the time of her delth in 1953, was established in 1955
by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Iver Sollberg and her brother, Dorvan.
It is awarded to an Augsburg student who has music as a major
or minor and who shows outstanding promise or achievement in
the art of singing.
The Marguerite Hamilton' Storley Memorial Scholarship was established in 1965 by her family and friends to honor her memory.
A scholarship of $300 will be awarded annually to an able and
deserving junior or senior student recommended by the scholarship
committee.
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The Professor P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship was established in 1959 by friends to honor the memory of P. A. Sveeggen,
professor of English at Augsburg from 1915 to 1952. The award
d variable amount is made annually to an outstanding student in
the field of English.
The Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship was establislhed in 1962
by E. Lorraine Yokie and Doris E. Yokie, daughters of Edward
Yokie. A scholarship will be awarded annually t o an able and deserving junior or senior student recommended by the scholarship
committee.
Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Undeslignated memorial gifts are
placed in the Foundation Fund. Income from these endowment gifts
is used to provide scholarships of varying amounts. The scholarship ommittee selects students who are able and deserting.
The Gamble-Skogmo Foundations' Scholarship Fund, established
in 1965, makes possiible the awarding of one or more scholarships
each year to upperclass male students interested in careers in the
field of business.
The Reader's Digest Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in
1965, provides an annual scholarship for a deserving and able upperclassman.
The Crown Prince Harald Scholarship was created by the Augsburg College Board of Regents on the occasion of the visit by Crown
Prince Harald d Norway to the Augsburg campus in October,
1965. This annual scholarship provides one year's full tuition for
a student from Norway who wishes to study a t Augsburg. The
recipient is chosen from applicants by a committee in Norway
sek up for this purpose.
The Manivald Aldre Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was established in 1960 by friends and the Department of Chemistry to honor
the memory of Manivald Aldre, assistant professor of chemistry
at Augsburg from 1949 to 1958. The annual award is made t o a
student whose academic record indicates promise of achievement
in the field af chemistry.
The Carl Fosse Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was established in
1960 by the Department of Chemistry to honor the memory of Carl
Fosse, professor of chemistry at Augsburg from 1921 t o 1942. The
annual award is made t o a student whose academic record indicates
promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Dr. Frederick C. and Laura E. Mortensen Chemistry Scholarship
was established in 1961 by the chemistry staff. The award is made
annually to a chemistry student whose record indicates promise
in the field of chemistry.
The Dr. W. M. Sandstrom Chemistry Scholarship was established in
1963 by a gift from Dr. Sandstrom, retired professor of biochemistry
at the University of Minnesota. The annual award is made to a stu-
dent whose academic backgro,und indicates promise of achievement
in the field of chemistry.
The Walter Gordon Schnell Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was
established by friends and the Department of Chemistry in 1960
to honor the memory of Walter Gordon Schnell, a student of chemistry at Augslburg until the time of his death in January, 1960. The
annual award is made to a student whose academic background indicates promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Walter E. Thwaite, Jr., Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was
esbablished in 1963. This annual award is made to a studen,t whose
academic background indicates promising achievement in the field
of ohemistry.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Greater Augsburg Alumni Association Scholarship of $500 is
awarded annually to an outstanding alumnus d Augsburg in order
to encourage and assist promising students in the carrying out of
projects d graduate study.
The George Sverdrup Graduate Fellowship was established by the
Board of Trustees of Augsburg in 1947 to honor the memory olf
George Sverdrup, President of Augsburg from 1911 to 1937. It is
*awardedannually to an Augsburg graduate of outstanding character
and abi1,ity who pl,ans to prepare further for the vocation of teaching. The amount of the Fellowship is five hundred dollars.
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GRANTSIN-AID
STUDENT
EMPLOYMENT
Grants-in-aid are available to students in good ,standing who are
in special need of financial assistance. In awarding these grants,
the Student Personnel Committee gives primary consideration to
demonstrated financial need which is determined by examining a
statement of the resources and anticipated expenses of both the
student and his family.
An employment service, located in the Student Personnel Office,
assis,ts studen.ts in obtaining part-time remunerative work during
the school year, Christmas vacation, and summer.
Augsburg College seeks t o enroll students who are genuinely interested in and can beneflt most from the program of Christian
higher education which it offers.
ADMISSIO:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
as soon as they have completed their junior year in high school,
and preferably-before ~ ~ r1 ipreceding
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the fall in which the student 8ad@tislsfon,The cb* date for making applica4lon for
sent to a student as soon as the application is complete.
Instructions for applying for admission:
(1) Obtain an application for admission by writing or visiting:
Office of Admissions
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
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cript of your high school record and all test results. Transfer students will request the previous college or cdleges
to send an official transcript of grades together with results #ofstandardized tests taken.
(3) The Schtolastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the Gollege Entrance Examination Board is required for admission. The
test should be taken early in the senior year. See your
counselor or principal about registering for the SAT or
write t o College Entrance Examination Board, c/o Educational Testing Service, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey.
Transfer students are not required t o take the SAT.
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ES of notification d acceptance. Preference in the assignment d campus housing will be determined by the order in which the $100 tuition deposits
are received.
(5) An interview on campus is encouraged but not required.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The quality of a student's work in high schml, type d course program, scores on college aptitude tests, extra-curricular participation, and recommendati~onsare impontant factors in considering a n
application f,or admissi0.n. Augsburg College seeks students who
rank high in their high sohool graduating class, at least in the upper half, and who have satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Examination Board.
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It is recommended that a student have a leasast12 academic subjects in his college preparatory curriculum, which should include
four units of English, and a t least two units each of a Lreign Ianu a g e , social studies, mathematics, and s c i e n c ~A-unit is defined
as a course coverirlg one academic year and e q u i v a I g Lo-gt IczJhoursof classworlr.
A recent physical examination is also required. Students will be
provided with blanks to be filled out and rZurned to' the Student
Personnel Office by August 1. The health report must be received
befolre the student will be permitted to register.
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TRANSFER
Students are accepted by transfer from other colleges and universities if their academic record and test results are satisfactory and
u they are in golod standing. College credit is granted for liberal arts
courses satisfactorily completed a t accredited institutions. For graduation the total grade point average is computed on the basis of
transferred together with that taken a t Augsburg. A maxium of 95 quarter credits is allowed on transfer from a j u n i o r -
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Advanced placement is granted to students who qualify, on the
basis of work taken in high school or elsewhere, t o enroll in cwrses
beyond the beginning course. Placement may be determined by
tests, or by the level and length of the course previously completed.
Advanced standing, that is, college credit, is granted to high school
students who have successfully completed a college-level course
provided~theyreceived a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations.
MPUS
There are many influences which mould life and character in college. While the exercises d classroom, labolratory, and library
form the organizing basis of college activity, they need t o be supplemented by other than academic 6orces. These intangible but very
real supplementary influences have much to do with creating the
climate d an institution. At Augsburg definite emphasis is placed
upon the maintenance olf a wholesome spirit of Christian community living.
It is expected of each student that his life, conduct, and influence,
both on and off campus, shall be worthy of a member of a Christian college. Those who do not feel drawn to this quality of life
and to the fellowship in whioh it is nourished should lvot seek
to be enrolled a t Augsburg.
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THE CHAPEL SERVICE
The heart of Augsburg's program of Christian education is the
daily chapel service, where the faculty and students gather for
united worship, prayer, and a brief meditation upon the Word of
God. Regular attendance is expected of all students.
RECREATION STANDARDS AND DISCIPLINE
Introduction
At Augsburg all the work of the college rests on certain Biblical
affirmations about human nature and man's relation to God. The
college regards the Christian life as the truly significant life. This
life implies not only a relationship to the person of Christ, but
also a relationship 4'0 people, to events, and to things. The fact thhat
God nolt only created the world but became Man gives evidence
that life in this world is not to be despised.
The Christian liberal arts college takes seriously these relationships
and therefore seeks to educate the who,le man. It follms that one
of its important responsibilities is to establish recreational programs and policies that contribute to this end. The recreational
program must be in the context of, and congruent with, the major
intellectual quests of the college; and both must have as their goal
to help the individual to live an effective Christian life in the
world.
The Program
In setting up a recreational and social program, Augsburg is conscious of its position as a coeducational Christian college of liberal
arts and seeks to offer a varied recreational and social program.
The social program includes a number of organized all-school events
combined with many less-structured activities designed for specified smaller groups. In attempting to meet the needs and interests
of all Augsburg students, use is made of all existing facilities on
campus and many of those which are available in $he Twin Cities
area.
In seeking to devdop a colnstructive recreational program, some
limitations have been placed upon certain activities. The college
is opposed to all forms of gambling. It forbids the possession or
consumption ,dalcoholic beverages in residence halls, in any college-approved place of residence, or at any college-sponsored event.
Stud,ents are encouraged to be discriminating in all types of recreation in which they engage.
Without attempting to dictate to the individual conscience, the
college regards it as its right to ask its students to adapt themselves to the social program approved by the college and t o follm
it as members of the college community. It reserves the right to
dismiss any student whose continuation in college is deemed un-
desirable for social as well as for academic reasons. It is the policy
of the college that such action shall be taken only after the available campus resources of counseling and judicial processes have
been utilized. Thus, disciplinary problems are first dealt with through
counseling. Those not solved in this way are channeled to a facultystudent Judicial Council through the Office of the Dean olf Students. In all such cases, careful investigation and the privilege of
a hearing precede any disciplinary action.
RELIGIOUS PROGRAM
The Religious Life Commission, composed of students and faculty,
endeavors to promote a religious program that will stimulate growth
of Christian life in the Augsburg co~mmunity. Chairman of this
council is the student Commissioner of Religious Activities. Areas
for which this committee carries primary responsibility are the
Mid-Week services, Faith and Life Weeks, prayer meeltings, and
informal group meetings and discussions.
This Commission al'so serves as a coordinating ageacy for all
voluntary Chri,stian organizati,ons on campus. The principal organization is the Student Christian Fellowship. The SCF seeks to
serve as a stimulus and outlmet for Christian faith and life. student,^
participate in regional and natio'nal Lutheran Student Association
cuf America Conferences, and conduct a schedule of meetings on
campus.
CONVOCATION
Convocations are held on Wednesdays throughout the year. These
programs acquaint the campus community with outstanding personalities in various fields. A wide range of interests is covered,
including the scientific, political, social, religious, and artistic.
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Students are given many opportunities for a varied social and recreational program at Augsburg. Teas, banquets, all-sohml parties, dances, picnics, and talent shows are some of the activi,ties students enjoy throughout the year. Tradi.tiona1 highlights d the social program are Homecoming, Sno Days, and the
formal Junior-Senior Banquet.
The major social planning for the campus is handled by the Program Commission of the Student Society.
Many students take part in the social society system at Augsburg
by joining either a men's or women's society. These societies
are small groups which provide a natural contact between
upperclass students and freshmen, and commuter and residence
students, as they plan activities. The society system is governed
by the Inter-Society Council which, in turn, is responsible to the
Student Council.
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Recreational facilities such as pool, table games, and ping-po'ng
are available in the Studio Building.
Student Activity Cards pennit students to attend 'home athletic
events, and all on-campus dramatic and musical programs performed by Augsburg Cdlege groups.
MUSIC
AND THE
FINE ARTS
Augsburg's location in Minneapolis gives its students unique opportunities to make use of some of the finest educational and cultural advantages which the Northwest has to offer. Excellent art
collections are to be found in the Minneapoli,s Institute o,f Arts,
the Walker Art Center and several other art galleries. The Twin
Cities libraries are extensive in their services. The Historical Museum
in St. Paul gives access t,o large collections d historical material.
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra programs and other concerts
afford rich opportunity for the enjoyment of music.
Many students and faculty attend Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts by virtue of a special college season ticket arrangement. Season tickets are available also for olther University concerts
and for drama productions at the University and Tyrone Guthrie
Theater.
STUDENT
GOVERNMENT
The Student So'ciety consists of all full-time and part-time students
enrolled at Augsburg College.
The central concern of student government is focused on education
to the end that individuals may develop their full capabilities
through intellectual growth. The student government relates to this
broad objective by assuming responsibilities for furthering student affairs, educating members to the democratic process, developing a sense d community, folstering intellectual activity, and
participating in policy making.
The administration, under the direction of the president, resides in
the executive branch. The Executive Council consisits of seven commissioners-each responsible to the president ffcrr one of the major
areas d student life. Eight boards also assist him in his work.
The Student Council, presided over by the vike-president, is the
twenty-member legislative branch of the government. Each of the
college classes has its own qficers and harticipates in student government through its representatives on $he council.
The Judicial Council is a student-faculty judiciary whose rulings
are subject to appeal only to the President of the College.
The Student-Faculty Council, composed of students, administration and faculty, discusses campus problems, considers legislation
adopted by one group or the other which affects the college as a
whole, and promotes cooperation and understanding between the
students, the faculty, and the administration.
The Student Society is a member of the National Student Asisociatim, the largest representative national uni'on of students in
the United States. Through this organization the students receive
programming aids for use on the campus, and add their voice to
the voice of all American students before the national government
and &her organizations in matters of student concern.
The Student Government directs several projeots of interest t o
the college community. These projects include the annual OneAppeal Campaign, Leadership Training Workshops, Political Action Week, Homecoming, Student Lecture Series, Academic Freedom Week, College Union Study, and Development Council. Counseling of fre~~hmen
by upper-class students is conducted through
a College Brother-College Sister Program as a part of Freshman
Orientation.
Associated Women Students, composed of all the women students,
provides olpportunity for the women t o develop meaningful selfgovernment. It aims t o create a sense of harmony and fellowship, to
promote and maintain high standards of honor and integrity in
personal conduct, and it encourages parrt,icipation in all college activities. It is affiliated with the Intercollegiate Associated Women
Students, a natieonal organization.
The college nmspaper, The A u g s h g Echo, is published by a student staff. The Echo serves a~,a voice of the student body as well
as a medium d information. It prwides an opportunity for experience in the many phases of journalisltic work.
PUBLICATIONS
Augsburg's yearbook, the Augsburgian, provides a pictorial record
of the activities of the year. Work on the annual provides opportunity for creative expression in artistic design as well as in photography.
The Publication Commission is comprised of the editors, business
managers, and advisers of the Augsburgian and t$heEcho. The chief
responsibility of the Commission is t o select editors and business
managers for the campus publications.
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The .A
' 9' Book is a student handbook which is compiled by a student
editor in conjunction with :he Office 4f Student Personnel Services.
The Auggie is a d&ectory of studenlb, 'staff, and faculty and is
published under the direction d the Office of Public Relations.
The enthusiasm and energy of students motivate them t o pursue
their interests beyond the classroom. For most effective participation, students with similar interests have united t o form clubs.
CO-CURRICULA
PROGRAM
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Several of these are extensions of courses beyond the classroom.
Others are devoted to interests not offered in the curriculum. New
clubs are formed a s the occasion demands.
The Art Club is an informal organization to satisfy the s'tudents'
creative urge in the field of art and t o promote an interest in art.
The Augsburg Chemical Society is open to both majors and minors
in chemistry. The meetings consist of seminars on current topics in
this specific area.
The Augsburg College Association for Childhood Education is an
organization especially for students in the elementary education
program. It is concerned primarily with professional standards in
the teaching profession, educational changes, and needs of children
in the field of elementary education.
Augsburg College Chil'dren's Groups involves students who meet
weekly with a group of neighborhood children. The students provide such activities as games, crafts, field trips, and sports as they
show their concern for these children by their own personal involvement.
The Augsburg Republican Club and Democrat Club aim to stimulate interest in public affairs and give students opportunity to participate actively in local, state, and nati,onal politics, and in other
human-relations activities.
The Augsburg Society for Dramatic Arts provides for its members
an opportuni,ty to learn from participation in stage presentations
and from field trips, as well as from reading and seeing plays
produced. Membership is open to all students. Membership in
National Collegiate Players represents recognition for continued
excellence in drama participation. It is open only to qualified upperclassmen.
The "A" Club is limited to men who have won a major A a t Augsburg. The aim of this organizatimon is "to bind the 'A' men of the
past, present, and future into a more intimate bond of fellowship,
and to keep the athletics of Augsburg on the highest possible plane."
The Biology Seminar furnishes opportunity for informal study in
the biological sciences.
The Business Club draws membership from ,the business and secretarial classes. The development of professional interests is the
major objective.
The Cosmopolitan Club brings together foreign sand American students who have a mutual interest in the culture, language, and people d various countries.
The Debate Club fosters debate activilty a t Augsburg as it meets
to develop skills necessary in debating. Members d the club represent Augslburg in the Twin Cities Debate League and other intercollegiate tournaments.
The French Club ils composed of students interested in the French
language and culture.
The German Club is open to all students who are studying or have
studied German. In addition t o providing opportunity for conversational practice, the club also promotes understanding and appreciation of the German people, their achievements and customs.
The Norse Club is composed of students who are interested in Norwegian culture as reflected in Norwegian literature, music, ant and
history.
The Pre-Sem Club, composed of all pre-seminary students a t Augsburg, is an organization that expresses concern for spiritual life
at Augsburg, as well as acquaints 'ts memfbers with the vocation
off the Christian ministry.
The Psychology Club promotes interes)t in various fields of psychology.
The Ski Club is a recreation group promoting interest and developing skills in skiing.
The Spanish Club serves as a means of interpreting Spanish culture
to students in an informal way.
The Sociology Forum is an organization of students preparing for
professional work in the field of Social Service.
The Student National Education Association, Martin Quanbeck
Chapter, offers t o its members associate membership in professional
education associations and strives to acquaint future teachers with
the importance of teaching as a profession.
The Ushers' Club is a service organization providing trained ushers
far public events scheduled for the campus.
The Writers' Club includes students who enjoy creative expression in vari,ous forms olf writing. The members share their literary
efforts in an informal atmosphere, and benefit from mutual criticism. They publish "The Arkai," a collection of the best creative
writing each year.
The Women's Athletic Association at Augsburg is a member of the
Minnesota Athletic Association of College Women. Memb'ership in
this organization is gained by participation in individual and group
recreational activities with awards given on a point basis.
The Augsburg College Choir has about sixty members selected from
all classes. In addition to local concerts, the clhoir goes on tour each
year to various pal;ts osf the United States and occasionally to
Canada. In 1965 it toured Norway and otiher countries in Europe.
The Augsburg College Concert Band makes an annual tour and presents public concerts in Minneapolis. There are also Instrumental
Ensembles and a Repertoire Band.
MUSICAL
ORGANIZATIOl
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The Augsburg College Choral Club participates in school programs
and concerts, sings at various churches in the Twin Cities area,
and makes short tours in the vicinity. Membership is by audition
or consent of the director.
The Augsburg College Orchestra performs frequently on campus.
The orchestra gives programs of standard repertoire for orchestra
alone as well as with soloists and choral groups.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
AND
RECREATION
Under the direction of the Department of Health and Physical Education, a wide range of recreational activities is arranged for general
student participation. Every student is urged t o participate in some
activity for his own recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team
sports as well as individual performance activities. Climaxing the
intramural program is the Extramural Meet, a tournament for the
winners of intramural schedules in various colleges.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference. The college is represented annually by teams in football, basketball, hockey, wrestling, baseball, track, bennis, and golf.
PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY
OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
It is the purpose of Augsburg College to provide an intercollegiate
athletic program which is in harmony with its Christian philosophy.
This philosophy is to be reflected in the conduct and outlook of both
the players and the spectators. The educational program of the
college recognizes that recreation and play are a fundamental part
of human life, and that this phase of life needs t o be cultivated if
physical, mental, and emotional health are to be maintained. Intercollegiate athletics, as a phase of that program, gives recognition to
the fact that competitive play can contribute t o the development d
student interests, skills, insights, and loyalties.
More specifically, the following outcomes are sought: (1) The student participating in athletics should acquire and exhibit, both in
and out of athletics, such basic qualities of character a s sdf-discipline, honesty, sense of fair play, and cooperation. (2) The participant
should develop the knowledge, interests, and skills which will be
of special use to him in such vocations as teaching and coaching
or recreational leadership, or in his own recreational activities.
Far from being set apart from his educational gola1 or in any way
competing with it, the student's participation in intercollegiate
athletics must eitmher contribute directly to this goal or be camplementary to his other educational activities. (3) The student
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spectator should acquire and exhibit some of the finer qualities of
Christian character, such a s self-restraint, sense of fair play, appreciation o t high-grade pe~.rformanceon the part d both opponents
and fellow-students, and respect for individual personality. (4) The
intercollegiate athletic program should contribute to the development of a unified and healthy "school spirit." Enthusiasm for intercollegiate athletics or obher co-curricular acrtivities should not
overshadow pride in high scholastic achievement, nor can it take
the place d a well-rounded and effective intramural and general
recreational program.
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
In order to participate in cevtain extra-curricular activities, students must meet established eligibility requirements. Organizations
should check eligibility olf candidates by submitting a list t o the
Director of Student Activities for approval.
Eligibility for participation in intercollegiate athletics is governed
by the rules of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
A student on academic probabion may not be a member of the
Augsburg College Choir, Concert Band, or the Orchestra. He is not
eligible (to participate in a major dramatic production, cheerleading,
student publications, societies, or to accept elected or appointed
student-government offices or chairmanships. This list is not in(clusive and other activi,tiesmay be designated.
HONORS
AND
AWARDS
The purpose of Beta Chi Epsilon is to honor those senior
women who have maintained a high level of academic achievement and who have shown loyalty by giving service and
leadership to the college community. In turn, it is the responsibility
of these women to foster the development of academic excellence,
leadership, and service among women students of Augsburg College.
On the 1927 Class Cup for Scholarship Trophy is engraved the
name of each student who has achieved the highest scholastic standing in his college graduating class. He must have attended Augsburg for at least two years.
Omicron Chapter of Lambda Iota Tau, a national honor society,
is open to students with a major or minor in English or a foreign
language, who have attained a high scholastic average and have
presented a paper on a literary topic before a public audience.
The purposes of the Timia Society, the Augsburg honor society, are
to recognize academic achievement and to promote scholarship.
Juniors and seniors who h a w earned a 3.5 grade point average
accumulative are eligible for membership, while freshmen and
sophomores with a 3.25 grade point average may be admitted as
pledges. Applications for membership are made at the Registrar's
Office at the beginning of the sem&er in which the student is
eligible.
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Augsburg has a Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, the National Social
Science Honor Society, which is affiliated with the Association of
College Honor Societies. A high level of scholarship in the social
sciences is required for election to membership.
The Augsburg Guild of Honor is an organization t o recognize and
honor those members of the senior graduating class who have shown
themselves to be individuals excelling to an outstanding degree in
scholarship, leadership, and participation in extra-curricular aotivities.
The Dean's List includes students who have achieved a grade point
average of 3.5 o'r better in the previous .pmeskz of work a t Augsburg
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College.
The 1925 Class Cup in Athletics is awarded t o the athlete who has
made outstanding records both in athletics and in scholarship.
The Harold A. Johnson Trophy, presented by Gerald L. Johnson
in 1943, is awarded annually t o the student who is judged t o be
the most valuable player on the basketball team.
The Class of 1918 Oratorical Cup was presented t o the college as
a prize to arouse interest in orabory. The name omf the winner of
the annual contest is engraved upon the cup, which is to remain
in the possession of the college.
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STUDENT
PERSONNEL
SERVICES
Institutional services t o students are organized and administered
in accordance with plans and policies established by the Student
Personnel Committee. Included are such services as Admissions,
Counseling, Testing, Freshman Orientation, Student Records, The
Student Health Service, Housing and Food Service, Placement,
Student Employment, and Coordination of Student Activities. The
admtinistration of these services is centered in the Office of the
Dean of Students.
ADMISSIONS
Pre-college counseling is available from qualified personnel in the
Office of Admissions. Counseling can be obtained either on campus
or in schools and homes as the counselors travel throughout the
Upper Midwest. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the
campus if at all possible.
COUNSELING
Counseling services are maintained in an effort to assist each student to obtain the maximum benefits from the learning experiences
offered at Augsburg College. Matters such as uncertainty over
vocational choice or educational planning, religious uncertainty,
health, financial prolblems, personal and social adjustment and personal deficiencies can interfere with the learning process and are
dealt with in counseling sessions. It is hoped that through counseling, students will develop a more realistic understanding of themselves and the surrounding world, and keener awareness of resources available to them as they meet the problems of daily life.
At Augsburg the counseling process is carried on at several levels.
All faculty members participate in the counseling program, and
eauh new student is assigned to a faculty counselor who works
with him until he chooses a major field of study. At that time, the
major adviser becomes his counselor. In addition, there are faculty members who have specialized training in counseling and
techniques for dealing with problems olf adjuskment. The personnel
deans serve as special counselors. The counseling program is coordinated by the Office ol the Dean of Students in accordance with
the plans and policies established by the Student Personnel Committee.
Students who have perslonal pro~blemsare encouraged to seek help
through counseling conferences. If a serious problem develops which
demands pro~fessionalskill, the student is referred t o the offices of
the personnel deans. Referrals may be made to the College Chaplain,
or the College Physician.
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
Freshmen and other new students participate in Freshman Days
before the beginning of classes each year. The students take tests,
attend classe~s,inspect the college facilities, and become acquainted
with their fellow students, with the faculty, and especially with
their own faculty counselors. The faculty counselors and students
have several conferences during which they plan the student's
program of study.
All new students are given a battery of tests during Freshman
Days. Scholastic Aptitude Test scores and special placement test
scores are used by counselors to help students plan their initial
programs. Personality inventories and the vocational interest profiles help the students to know more about themselves, in order to
make a good choice of subjects and occupational goals.
A special course in improvement of reading is offered fo'r interested students. Freshmen who expect difficulty with the increased
quantity and complexity of the reading material encountered in
college are especially urged to enroll in this course.
RECORDS
Individual student records are kept in the Records Office under
the supervisi'on of the Registrar. These records include admission
data, academic achieve'ment, student participation and achievement
in non-academic activities, test scores, reports of counseling, and
other information.
The Student Personnel Office maintains a file of student government
officers, of clubs and societies, including the constitutions, activities, schedules, and membership rosters.
THE STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE
The Student Health Service provides dispensary service with
two registered nurses on duty. The college physician has daily
office hours for consultation and for emergency treatment.
Infirmary roioms are provided. The Health Service is located in
Fairview Hospital, adjacent to the campus.
Physical examinations are given to all seniors. Before registering,
each entering student is required to have on file the report of a
physical examination given by his family physician. Corrective
treatment is prescribed where needed.
HOUSING AND FOO,D SERVICE
In its residence program, the college aims to develop in the students
Christian character, self-control, and thoughtful consideration of
others. At the same time, the college realizes that students' happiness, comfort, and emotional adjustment in the residence halls
are direct influences on their general efficiency in the classroom.
In an effort to provide these opportunities for development, student
residence councils assume the responsibilities for the administration of dormitory life policies in consultation with the Director
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of Residences for Women, the head residents, and personnel deans.
Upper-class students serve as counselors in the residences and attempt to help residents with problems of personal adjustment. The
head residents and personnel deans serve as resource pewlme for
these counselors and handle cases referred t o them.
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the Student Personnel Office. All stud'ents living in the residences
and most students in off-campus h,ousin,gtake their meals in the cdlege dining room. The college al.so provides a number of houses for
women with a cooperative house plan.
Residence ha1l:s are open t o students a day before regular schedules
beoome e'ffective, and they close a day after the term closes. Students whjo wish to stay in residence during vacations must apply
for the privilege. Rooms are furnished except for bed linen, .towels,
blankets, and bedspreads. Laundry facilities are available in each
residence. B,ed linens and bowels may be rented with laundering
service a t a reasonable cost. Thi,s service is required of all
women students in Gerda Mortensen Hall. An optional linen smvice is available to o'ther students.
Students engage a rood- ~t the bc~inninrrfdthe fall term for the
entire school vear,
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n cannot play the fee by that time must be
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sure t o make arrangements with the Treasurer's Office by May
15 for later payment of the room depotsit. Students who have not
paid the room deposit by this date alle automatically removed
from the housing roster. No refunds are made after August 1.
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All men living in Memorial Hall are required t o pay a $16 key and
breakage fee at th'e beginning olf each school year. At the end
,dthe year the fee is refunded if the condition olf the room and
furniture is satisfactory and the key is returned.
GRADUATE PLACEMENT
The Placement Bureau assists seniors and alumni in securing positions. Continuous contact is maintained with business, governmental, welfare, and educational institutions at the local, state,
and national levels. The services of the Placement Bureau are free
to graduating sen,iors. Alumni seeking the services oP the Placement
Bureau will be charged a re-registration fee of $5. There is no
placement fee.
COORDINATION OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Director of Student Activities assists student officers to maintain effective functioning d student activities, and keeps on file
the club constitutions, rosters, and schedules of meetings. Faculty
advisers to student organizations are approved by the Coordinator.
The program o~fstudent activities is a primary responsibility o'f
the Executive Council and the Student Council which is the legislative body of the Augsburg Student Society.
A weekly bulletin d events is prepared for the Echo by the Student
Personnel 0,ffice. The college Master Calendar is kept by the Director of Student Activities assisted by the chairman of the C o m ~ i s s i o n
on Student Organizations.
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FpU,pwing are the requirements for
Arts degree
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The general education program at Augsburg College consists of
oore and distribution requirements as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
English 11, 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 credits
History 1 or 2 or 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Religion 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 credits
Sociology 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
Physical Education 1, 2, 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. credit
Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 4 credits
Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
Religion 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 credits
Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-18 credits
Natural Science or Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 credits
Political Science or Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
Speech or Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
Religion (upper division) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 credits
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The first five courses listed above should be taken in the freshman
ycar&eligion 21 is required in the sopl~omoreyear. It is recornmended that the general education requirements be completed in
the first two years of college, except item 13 above. One upper
division religion course should be taken in each of the junior and
senior years.
Students who enter college with a high proficiency in English will
enroll in English 15 instead of English 11 and will substitute a literature course for English 12.
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The number of credits required in a foreign language is determined
5y proficiency examinati~ons.The student is required t o have the
quivalent of four terms of a foreign language for pduation, that
course
B, two terms of the ,beginnj
ems of the inter
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n the natural sciences, two
chemistry, mathe
mati-, or physics satisfy he requirement. It is recoaltnenriei
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the option of taking Philosophy of Science for bhe second course.
For the fine arts requirement, students may select Music 30 or Art 1.
Philosophy 21 is designed to meet the philosophy requirement.
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Students may choose from Political Science 20, 21, 22 or Ikonom-
ol 8.3 ics 22 for the requirement in political science or economics.
The general education requirement in speech or literature may be
satisfied by: Speech 11 or 51; English 35, 40, or 45. Upon request
a student may substitute another literalture course by permission
of the instructor.
The following majors are offered:
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Business Education
Chemistry
Economics
Elementary Education
English
French
German
Greek
+Physical Education
Health and
Physics
hysical Education Political S ~ i e n c e History
Psychology
Mathematics
Religion
Medical Technology Scandinavian Studies
Music
Social Sciences
Natural Science
Sociology
Philosophy
Spanish
Speech
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Students are required to make application for the major t o the
head of the department offering the major. This is normally done
in the spring term of the sophomore year.
A student may earn a minor in any of the fields listed above except
El'ementary Education and Medical Telchnology. Minors are also
offered in Library Science and Latin.
For major and minor requirements, see departmental statements.
ELECTIVE CREDITS
Most courses of study are designed to give the student an opportunity t o elect credits beyond those which are required for the
major and for general education.
All students are required to take an English test a t the end of the
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sophomore ye~arand must demonstrate a proficiency in writing in
order t o qualify for the A.B. degree. See under Department of English.
DEGREE WITH DISTINCTION
Graduation with distinction is determined as f,ollows:
Summa Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8-4.0 grade average
grade average
Magna Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5-3.79
Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1-3.49+ grade average
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GRADE VALUES
. . . . . . . Superior, 4 grade points per credit
. . . . . . . . Very good, 3 grade points per credit
....
Satisfactory, 2 grade points per credit
. . . . . . . . . Passable, 1 grade point per credit
. . . . . . . Failure, 0 grade points per credit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Condition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incomplete
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Withdrew-Passing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Withdrew-Failing
. Course withdrawn during first four weeks;
or student withdrew from college.
CONDITIONS AND INCOMPLETES
.A cotldilirl~l
- . . . . . . or
. . .an
. . incorrlj~letereceive< at the end r ~ hif terrli must
be
removed
within
the
-firs,t five weeks olf classes osf the following
.term. If conditions and incolnp!eies-are not ~'emoveclwithin five
weeks d the following term, the condition auton~nticallybecomes
a failure and the incol-r~~lete'
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becomes
.the grade submitted by the
t-eicher filj6ng wi tI; the IncompIelc. The final gr:lde after the conldition examinatinn is t,al&n Inty not I,)e 1ligiler than y). A fee olf
$5 is-charged
.
f@ an exatninaiion making _up_-% incomplete'~or a
condition received a t the end of a term.
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ns established by the school.
credi't will be given a student for any subject for which he has
college reserves the right to cancel any course for which there
ot 'sufficient registration.
,A
credit hour is normal-
tion accordingly.
CHANGE OF REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION
A student who desires t o make a change in his registration should
obtain a form from the Registrar's Office. The approval of the
teachers concerned, the student's adviser, and the Registrar are
ach change of registration aftel
fee of $2 i s charge
three days of class4
course may be added after *"'
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ancelled durll16 the first four weeks ur u a a a c c
Eollowed by W. Af.ter the first four weeks and before the last
ree weeks of the term, a course which is cancelled is given a gra
is passing and WE if he is failing the course
1 'udent who finds it necess'ary to leave school before the end
of a term must cancel his registration at the Registrar's Office in
order to remain in good standing.
CLASSIFICATION
ying a minimum of 12 hours of work in which
n. c l . < , : I a t .: , , is based on
of credit hours with a t least twice that
u ! , r c
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
,--ents are cl,,,.,.,.
rtntion
......each-
Credits
36
84
130
Grade Points
72
168
260
Students registered Po'r less than 12 credits are cl~as.s~ified
as special
students.
PROBATION AND DISMISSAL
k
A student is placed on scholastic probation at the end of any term
in which his achievement is unsatisfactory. The Polllowing guidelines are used in placing a student on probation:
First-year students with a grade point average d 1.5 or belolw
Second-year students with a grade point average of 1.6 or bellow
Third-year students with a grade point average of 1.8 or below
Fourth-year students with a grade point average of 1.8 or below
All students with 7 or more credits olf F.
In order to be remtoved from probation, a student must achieve a
grade point avepage of 2.1 or better for at least one term.
Lv
will be dropped for low scholarship.
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B@.ar class attendance is required of all students in lolwer divicourses is Wwt
#on courses, hndaxpce in upper
for iuniors aad s a r i unlers r e ~ W
bu the
of'%
a
In classes for which attendance is required, a record of attendance
is kept and periodic reports on absences are su~bmittedto the Registrar.
S,tudenks whlo find it necessary to be absent because .of illness or
for other seasons should report the.reasons for the absence t o their
teachers. For prolonged absence of over one week due to illness,
the student may ob,tain an excuse signed by the Health Service if
this is requested by the teacher.
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S&denh with an excessive number of absences not excused by the ,,
tpFher
be dropped from *ha course with a
af: F,
I
Absences for tours, field trips, and othe~r'instructor-arranged activities are cleared with t,he Dean of the C'ollege. Lists of participants, with information as to exact perimods absmt, are issued by
the Dean to all instructors involved, but the student is sftill responsible for any work missed.
Teachers deal with tardiness as they see fit. Students arriving in
class late must assume responsibility for reporting their presence
to the teacher.
EXAMINATIONS
unless the student presents a reasonable excuse immedi,ately t o the
teacher concerned.
If a student has obtained permiasi~onfrom the Dean of the College
to take a final examinatimon at another hour than that scheduled,
he is charged s fee of $5 for such an examination. Before the student takes the examination, he must obtain a statement from the
Registrar's office and bring it to the teacher concerned.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Comprehensive examinations may be permitted in courses in which
the Committee on Admissions and Student Standing believes the
student has adequate preparation or background. Students who wish
to take a comprehensive examination must apply in writing to this
commititee. When permission is granted, the necessary approval
forms may be secured at the Offioe of the Registrar. A fee olf $5
($10 for students not currently enrolled) is oharged o
ft-r
ta in aavatace, mmmaflan
,h& and lawf
answers WI"
~ e g w t r a f pOffice.
UR:
By
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arrangement with the University of Minnesota, students ma:
nust not exceed
1
1 . n e ~ t s ~ s ~ 8 ( 1 a t t a
College and counted towards graduation.
pe twmferred to Prugsburg
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COURSES
OF
STUDY
Descriptions of the courses offered in 1966-68 are given on the
following pages. Unforeseen circumstances may necessitate making
changes. Courses with inadequate registration may be cancelled.
Students should consult the schedule of classes to determine definitely the current course offerings.
NUMBERING. OF C0,URSES
Courses numdered below 50 are lower d,ivision courses; those numbered above 50 are classified as upper division. In general, courses
numbered 1-19 are primarily for freshmen; 20-49 for sophomores;
50-74 for j~mirrrs;and 7r599 for seniors.
SYMBOLS
# Course may be taken with consent of the instructor irrespective
of prerequisites.
CREDITS
shown are in terms olf quarter credits. Unless otherwise
stated a Four-credit course meets four times a week and a fivecredit course five times a week. A term or quarter is 11 weeks in
length, and the normal load for a student is 15 credit hours per
DIVISIONAL ORGANIZATION
The college courses are organized into four divisions in order to
make interdepartmental coordination more convenient and cooperative aims more easily achieved. A chairman for each division is
appointed for a two-year term.
Major and min~orrequirements are indicated in the departmental
statements.
DIVISION of the HUMANITIES
Mr. Raymond E. Anderson, Chairman
Department of Art
Department of Classical Languages
Greek; Latin
Department d English
Department of Modern Languages
French; German; Scandinavian Studies; Spanish
Department of Music
Department of Speech
[3 DIVISION
cd NATURAL SCIENCES and MATHEMATICS
Department of Health and Physical Education
Department of Mathematics
Department o,f Physics
DIVISION of RELIGION and PHILOSOPHY
Mr. Paul G. Sonnack, Chairman
Department of Philosophy
Department of Religion
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DIVISION of the SOCIAL SCIENCES
Mr. Einar 0. Johnson, Chairman
Department of Business Administration, Economics, and Business Education
Department of Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Library Science
Department of History
Geography
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
MR. THOMPSON, chairman, MR. HOLEN, MR. MOLDER
The Department of Art endeavors to further the student's technical
and conceptual understanding of art. Besides experience in the disciplines
of drawing, print making, painting, sculpture, and ceramics, emphasis
is given to the function of art in history and religion. Because of the
place art has in contemporary life, students are encouraged to consider the areas of teaching, graduate study, commercial designing,
and avocational art.
DEPARTMENT
OF
ART
In addition to the courses offered for credit, students have the opportunity to study and discuss with August Molder, artist in residence,
problems of art related to painting and the making of stained glass
windows.
The department reserves the right to keep for three years examples
of student art work for exhibition purposes.
Major: 46 credits, including 7, 12, 18, 21, 67, 83, 84, 94.
Minor: 26 credits, including 7, 12, 18, 21 or 50, and 83 or 84.
Majors preparing for teaching in secondary or elementary schools are
required to take 50.
It is recommended that art majors and minors take Introduction to
Fine Arts under the Department of Music.
I INTRODUCTION TO FINE ARTS
4 crs.
Historical and topical studies in fine arts. The visual arts seen in relation to music. Participation in the cultural life of the community
leading towards appreciation and criticism. [3 lect., 1 disc. Fall, Spring,
1966.67. Winter, 1967-68.1
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4 crs.
Drawing in pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. 14 double
Fall, Spring, 1966-67.Fall, Winter, 1967-68.1
12 COMPOSITION
6 crs.
A study of the elements of form and composition. Two- and threedimensional studies executed on a small scale. C4 lect., 2 double labs.
Winter, 1966-67.Fall, Winter, 1987-68.1
18 PAINTING I
4 crs.
Painting in aqueous media and oil. Emphasis on still-life, landscape,
and figurative painting [4 double labs. Prereq.: 7. Fall, 1966.67. Fall,
Spring, 1967-68.1
2 I SCULPTURE I
4 crs.
Modeling head studies, figures, and animal forms in terracotta and
plaster. 14 double labs. Prereq.: 7. Fall.]
UPPER DIVISION
COURSES
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50 CERAMICS I
4 crs.
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding and glazing. [4 double labs. Winter.]
51 CERAMICS II
4 crs.
A continuation of hand-building and glazing with an introduction to
throwing techniques. C4 double labs. Prereq. : 7. Spring.]
55 PAINTING II
4 crs.
Further study of painting in oil and aqueous media. [4 double labs.
Prereq. : Ilt, 18. Spring, 1966-67.1
58 ART IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
4 crs.
Theory, methods and materials of art in elementary education. [2 lect.,
2 double labs. Spring.]
67 PRINT MAKING I
4 crs.
Principles and methods of color printing and composition. Emphasis
on the woodcut. [4 double labs. Prereq. : 7. Fall.]
68 PRINT MAKING II
4 crs.
Serigraphy and intaglio methods in plastic and copper. [4 double labs.
Prereq. : 12,67. Spring.]
78 SCULPTURE II
4 crs.
Three major works in any three of the following media: steel (welding), plaster, lead, wood, or fiberglass. [4 double labs. Prereq.: 7, 21.
Winter, 1966-67.Bprhg, 1967-68.1
83 ART HISTORY I
4 crs.
Survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting in western civilization.
Prehistoric to Renaissance. [Fall.]
84 ART HISTORY II
4 crs.
Continued historical survey. Renaissance to modern. [Winter, 1966-67.
Spring, 1867-68.1
94 STUDIO Ill
4 crs.
Advanced study in either painting, sculpture, print making, or ceramics.
Art major will be granted up to 8 credits in this course. [4 double labs.
Prereq. : second course in the studio area and# .I
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MR. NASH, chairman, MR. MICKELBERG, MR. SULERUD,
MR. URDAHL
It is intended that the offerings of the Department of Biology should be
extensive enough to meet the needs and interests of a wide variety
of students. For the non-science major the aim is to provide a reliable
basic understanding of biological science and, more generally, of the
character of scientific knowledge. The more advanced courses are designed to provide a good preparation for students who elect to pursue
the study of biological science for a career in the profession of biology
or in a related area such as the medical profession.
D E P A R m
OF
BIOLOGY
All students who plan to complete a major or minor in biology should
plan their program carefully with specific reference to their intended
career. I t is important that a prospective biology major consult with
the biology staff concerning this planning as soon as possible. In
general, a broad background in the supporting sciences and in mathematics is essential. The graduation major given below requires a
minimum number of these supporting courses. Students who intend
to enter graduate or medical school or to teach secondary school upon
graduation should follow the appropriate recommendations. Recommended specific four-year programs for such students are given under
Curriculums in this catalog as are programs for pre-dental, prenursing, and medical technology students.
Major: 46 credits, including 11, 12, 51, 68 or 74, 71 or 73, 91; and
16 additional credits in biology; Uhem. 15, 16 (or 5, 6 ) , 61, 52; Math.
13, 14 or equivalent.
For students preparing for graduate school: The graduation major plus
Physics Zl, 22, 23; Math. 41, 42.
For students preparing for medical school: 36 credits, including 11, 12,
51, 91; and a t least three of 64, 68, 71, 73, 74. Also required: Chem. 52,
53,61; Math. 41, 42; Physics 21,22,23.
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For students preparing for secondary school teaching: .A& credits,
including 11, 12, 51, 56, 67, 91; and &additional credits in biology;+2;) '(0 A'
Chem. 2+5& This gives the recommended chemistry minor. A chemistry
or other science minor is required with a biology major for a Minnesota
Teacher's Certificate.
Minor: 30 credits, including: 11, 12; and 18 additional credita in biology;
(Ihem. 15, 16 (or 5, 6).
Biology 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 do not count toward a major or minor in
biology.
5, 5 crs.
1 , 2 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
The basic concepts of biology. A general education course, not intended
for majors in science or mathematics. Credits do not apply toward
a major or minor in biology. C4 lect., 1 double lab. Must be taken
in sequence. 1,Fa,Spring. 2, Winter.]
4, 4 crs.
3 , 4 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
A professional course in the structure and function of the human body.
Designed for student nurses. [2 lect., 2 double lab. 3, Fall. 4, Winter.]
5 crs.
6 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Designed to make the student aware of the structure and function of
the human body. 14 lect., 2 double lab. Spring.]
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UPPER DIVISION
COURSES
W 8 MICROBIOLOGY
4 crs.
The study of bacteria, viruses and a few other human pathogens, their
characteristics, role and control, especially in the fields of medicine
and sanitation. For student nurses. [3 lect., 2 double lab. Prereq.:
Chem. 3. Winter, Spring.]
W 1 1 , 12 GENERAL BIOLOGY
6, 6 crs.
A comprehensive introduction to biological science. For science and
mathematics majors. First term: cellular and molecular biology, vertebrate anatomy and physiology, genetics, and evolutionary mechanisms.
Second term: relationships of organisms. [5 lect., 2 double lab. Must
be taken in sequence. Prereq.: Chem. 5 or 15. 11, Winter. 12, Spring.]
W 5 1 GENETICS
5 crs.
The principles of heredity with emphasis on recent advances in molecular, cellular and human genetics. Laboratory, with work on Drosophila
and certain micro-organisms, is optional for one additional credit.
15 lect., I double lab. Prereq.: 12. Spring.]
W 53 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
5 crs.
The major invertebrate types stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and evolutionary relationships. [4 lect., 2 double lab.
Prereq.: 12. Fall, 1966-67.1
56 ECOLOGY
5 crs.
A survey of representative biological communities, a reciprocal rela-
tionship between organism and environment. [4 lect., 2 double lab.
Saturday field trips required. Prereq.: 12. Spring, 1966-67.1
W 64 MICROBIOLOGY
6 crs.
An introduction to the study of micro-organisms with emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Microbial taxonomy, morphology, physiology, genetics,
and pathogenicity are considered as well as certain methods. [5 lect.,
2 double lab. Prereq.: 12. Chem. 23 or 51 strongly recommended. Fall.]
66 MINNESOTA FLOWERING PLANTS
6 crs.
Field collecting and classifying some of the flowering plants indigenous
to our state. [4 lect., 2 double lab. Saturday field trips required. Prereq. : 12. Spring, 1967-68.1
H 67 PLANT MORPHOLOGY AND MORPHOGENESIS
5 crs.
The structure, reproduction, and development of the major taxonomic
plant groups. 14 lect., 2 double lab. Prereq.: 12. Fall, 1967-68.1
H 68 COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES
6 crs.
A comparative study dealing with the taxonomy, morphology, and
evolution of the larger vertebrate phyla. [4 lect. 2 double lab. Prereq.:
12. Winter.]
H 71 CELLULAR BIOLOGY
6 crs.
A study of the ultrastructure, function, and genetics of cells. Laboratory
work includes microtechnique. [5 lect., 2 double lab. Prereq.: 12, and
Uhem. 23 o r 52. Fall.]
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H 73 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
6 crs.
A study of physical and chemical processes occurring in animals
with emphasis on the vertebrates. [5 lect., 2 double lab. Prereq.: 12,
L*//l
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and Chem. 23 o r 52. Winter.]
H 74 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
6 crs.
A consideration of the experimental as well as descriptive approach
to the development of animals with emphasis on the vertebrates. [5
lect., 1double lab. Prereq.: 12. Spring.]
H 91 SEMINAR
0 crs.
Juniors and seniors working toward a major in biology are required
to participate in bi-weekly discussions on topics of current biological
interest. [Fall,Winter, Spring.]
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MISS LUND
Majors in this department supplement the liberal arts program with
general and specialized knowledge in business and economic affairs.
The business administration major offers a basic core of courses, and
then allows the student to choose a limited specialization in accounting
or finance, and hence to prepare for careers in these fields. The
economics major concentrates on fundamental theoretical and policy
matters so that the student learns to analyze economic issues. He
is prepared thereby for graduate study in economics. Either of these
majors also can provide the background needed for general administrative careers in business, government, or various public and private
institutions. In particular, either major could be the basis for graduate
study in such fields as hospital and public administration, industrial
relations, or law.
Major: 61 credits, including Bus. Ad. 1, 2, 31; Econ. 22, 23, a,58 o r
91 o r 92; and either Bus. Ad. 62, 63, 81, 83 for the accounting specialization, or 41, 73, 78, 79 for the finance specialization. Soc. 61 also required.
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OF
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATI'
ECONOMICS,
AND
BUSINESS
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Minor: 26 credits, including Bus. Ad. 1, 2; Econ. 22, 23; a n d two
courses from Bus. Ad. 41, 62, 63, 73. Other combinations m a y b e
allowed by permission.
H 1 , 2 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
4, 4 crs.
Basic concepts of accounting, accounting for individual proprietorships,
partnerships, and corporations. Special topics including manufacturing
accounting, taxes, and budgeting. [I, Fall. 2, Winter.]
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W 3 1 BUSINESS LAW
5 crs.
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property and business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
CFall.1
41 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
5 crs.
Capital xtrwturcs of fi~rsinessorganizations, use of financial statements,
cash flow, raising nnd cnnmo1 of sl~orl~
and long-term funds for a
business enterprise. [Prercq.: X, 2. Fn811.3
JPPER DIVISION
COURSES
W 62 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
5 crs.
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to financial statements,
income concepts, capital stock and surplus accounts, current and longterm assets. [Prereq.: 1,2. Winter.]
1 63 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
5 crs.
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to investments, tangible
and intangible fixed assets, liabilities and reserves, actuarial topics.
Additional emphasis on income determination considering price level
changes. [Prereq. : 62. Spring.]
W 73 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
5 crs.
Financial problems relating to budgeting, short- and long-term fund
requirements, debt and equity choices, mergers and reorganizations
presented in case materials. [Prereq. : 41. Spring.]
W 78 INVESTMENTS
5 crs.
The nature of various types of securities. Analysis of securities of
industrial, utility, and financial enterprises and various governmental
units. Portfolio management. [Prereq. : 41. Winter, 1967-68.1
1 79 MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE
Basic mathematical techniques used in
5 crs.
financial analysis. [Spring,
lM7-68.1
W 8 1 COST ACCOUNTING
5 crs.
Essential features of accounting for manufacturing concerns with
emphasis on management control. [Prereq. : 1, 2. Fall, 1967-68.1
1 82 TAX ACCOUNTING
5 crs.
The more common and important provisions of federal income taxes
for individuals and various forms of business enterprises. [Prereq.:
1, 2. Winter.]
1 83 AUDITING
5 crs.
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on internal checks
and controls for accounting systems. [Prereq.: 63. Spring.]
ECONOMICS
Major: 40 credits, including Bus. Ad. 1, 2; Kcon. 22, 25, 51, 51, ant1
three courses from 52, 53, 91, 92. Soc. H I n k n r~qnired.Math~rmatlcs
through course 43 is highly recommended Zor tl~oscrpInnning Irn ~ i u l u n t e
study in economics.
Minor: 22 credits, including Econ. 22, 23, and three courses from 51,
52, 53, 58, 91, 92.
4 crs.
Analysis of economic institutions, problems, and policies. Emphasis
upon the foundations of economics, economic systems, and specific issues,
such as unemployment, poverty, monopoly, inflation, role of government. [Fall, Winter, Spring.]
1 22 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I
1 2 3 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II
4 crs.
'Micm. 'ant1 mac.meronr~ntic!l h ~ o s ycxamincr7 with the analytical tools
of econnmics. Topics include rleterminaiion of the level of national
income ant1 employment, rnrlnpy and hnnlting, monetary-fiscal policy,
econonllcs of Ihc firm, prwluci and rcsouscc pricing and allocation, etc.
dEwm++% Spring.]
1 5 1 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
5 crs.
Theory of demand, theory of the firm, price and output determination
under various market conditions, factor price determination. [Prereq.:
UPPER DIVISIOI
23. Fall.]
1 52 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5 crs.
Determinants of growth, theories, and historic patterns. Analysis of
the present developing nations as to characteristics, problems, and
policies to promote growth. [Pr
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PUBLICATION OF AUGSBURG
COLLEGE
731 2 1 AVENUE
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612-330-1000
in.
This catalog should answer most questions students have'
about Augsburg College and its curriculum. Although
information was current at the time of publication, it is subject
to change without notice. It is the responsibility of each
student to know the requirements and academic policies in
this publication. If you have questions about anything in this
catalog, consult a faculty advisor, the Dean of the College or
the Registrar. Key offices are listed at the back of the catalog
for correspondence or telephone inquiries.
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Location -Augsburg College was
founded in 1869in Marshall, Wisconsin.
The College moved to Minneapolis,
Minnesota,in 1872
increase awareness and provide
assistance for students with disabilities.
cal Lutheran Church in America
Financial Aid -Over 80 pacent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
(ELCA).Although a strong plurality of
students are Lutheran, two in 10
represent other Protestant denominations while approximatelytwo in 10 are
Roman Catholic.
Libmy -Over 175,000 items, access to
over 5,000,000 through CLIC, the Twin
Cities private college library consortium, and Minitex, the regional library
network
Accreditation -North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education. Approved by
American Chemical Society,Council on
Social Work Education, National
Assodation for Music Therapy, Inc.,
National Association of Schoolsof
Music, National League for Nursing.
School Year -Septemberto May, 4-14
calendar, with January Interim. Two
summer school sessions. Augsburg
Weekend College-trimesters, September to June. Augsburg Graduate Program
-trimesters, W b e r to June.
Member -Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Eoard,as d d b e d on page 11.
Off Campus Programs-Center for
Global Education, Student Project for
Amity Among Nations (SPAN), Higher
Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA), Minnesota Studies in
InternationalDevelopment (MSID),
Study Abroad, International Business
Program, Upper Midwest Association
of Intedtural Education (UMAIE) and
extensive cooperative education
P'ogram.
Athletic Affiliation -Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 0,
and National Collegiate Athletic
Assodation (NCAA), Division III.
Religious Affiliation -The Evangeli-
Enrollment (1990-'91) -2,%5 from 26
states and 28 nations.
Graduates -10,781 from 1870 through
August 31,1990 .
StudentlFaculty Ratio -15.6 to 1.
Class size averages 20-30.
Campus -15mapr buildings. Mapr
renovation 1979-'80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
Accessibility -Augsburg is now one
of the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway-tunnelelevator
system provides access to 10 major
buildings without going outside. In
addition to building modifiaations,
Augsburg has a student-run program to
Majors -More than 45 in 22 departments.
Policy -Augsburg College does not
. . . on the basis of race, creed,
e-t
national or ethnic origin, age, marital
status, sex or handicap as requiredby
Title D( of the 1972EducationalAmendments or Section 504of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973,as amended, in its admission
policies, educational pmpms, activities
and employment practices.
Fads and Figures ................................................................................. 2
Introducing Augsburg ........................................................................ 7
Admissions ......................................................................................... 15
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Financing Your Education ......................
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College Costs ................................................................................. 22
Financial Aid ................................................................................. 25
Scholarships
. ................................................................................... 30
Student Life ........................................................................................
47
Academic Information .....................................................................-59
General Information .................................................................. 6 0
Academic Organization and Programs .................................... 63
Majors and Minors ....................................................................... 63
Academic Policies and Procedures ............................................76
General Education CurriculumRequirements .........................81
Evaluation and Grading ..........................................................
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Departments and Programs (including course descriptions) .....97
Art ................................................................................................... 99
Biology ........................................................................................104
Business Administration and
Management Information Systems (MIS).............................108
Chemistry .....................................................................................116
East and Southeast Asian Studies ............................................121
Economics ............................ .
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Education .....................................................................................127
Engineering..................................................................................136
English .........................................................................................138
First Year Experience ..................................................................144
Foreign Language Department .................................................145
General Studies .................................-........
156
Global Education Programs ......................................................157
Health and Physical Education ...............................................161
History ..................................................................................... 165
Humanities ...................................................................
169
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Interdisciplinary Studies............................................................170
American Indian Studies ....................................................
171
Ethnic Studies .........................................................................172
Women's Studies ...................................................................
173
International Relations .............................................................174
Mathematics and Computer Science .......................................175
Metro-Urban Studies.......................... .
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Music ..... ............
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Natural Science
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Nursing ....................... ,
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Philosophy ...................................................................................
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Physics ..........................................................................................207
Political Science ...........................................................................
212
Psychology ...................................................................................217
Religion ......................................................................................222
Scandinavian Area Studies........................................................
227
Social Science
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Social Studies.....................................................
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Social Work ..................................................................................229
Sociology ......................................................................................
234
Soviet and East European Studies ............................................238
Speech/Communication and Theatre Arts .............................239
College Information ........................................................................ 247
Board of Regents ......................................................................... 248
ELCA Education Division .........................................................249
Directory ......................................................................................250
Administration ................
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Faculty Emeriti ............................................................................ 253
Academic Calendar ....................................................................254
Faculty ..........................................................................................Z 6
Index ..................................................................................................
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Maps ..................................................................................................274
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A GREETING
FROM THE
On behalf of the entire college community, I welcome you to Augsburg
College. It is a pleasure to introduce the College to prospective students and
to use thisopportunity to welcome new and returning students.
Augsburg has earned a reputation as an affordable, quality liberal arts
college of the church. The mission of the College, its academic programs and
its metropolitanlocation attract a wide variety of students, a diversity which
is actively encouraged. Whether from a small town, a large city or another
country, all students enjoy the sense of community here at Augsburg.
The College continues to grow at a mnarkable pace, building on a tradition
of excellence in its programs, faculty, students and facilities. It is a place
where community, national and world leaders meet to discuss issues and
ideas.
I invite you to become part of this tradition of excellence -Augsburg is an
exciting and challenging place to prepare for your future.
I look forward to meeting you on campus.
President
Augsburg College is grounded in traditions -the traditions of its founders,
of the church and of higher education in the liberal arts. From this framework springs a dynamic, challenging and evolving institution that rises to
the challenges of today's -and tomorrow's -changing world.
Augsburg is committed to educating the whole person, encouragingand
respecting diversity and serving the larger community. Through education,
understanding and service, Augsburg faculty, staff and students can affect
the future in positive ways.
The phrase, 'Think globally, act locally, rings true at Augsburg. The
College's location in the heart of the Twin Cities provides rich opportunities
for experiential education, volunteer service, internships and cultural
enrichment. In a sense, the cities are an extended campus for Augsburg
students.
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a
difference in the world. They stand as testaments to the College motto,
"Education for Service," and to the Mission of the College:
To dmelopfuture ltnders of service to the world by proznding high quality educational oj?prtunifies which are based in the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by
an intentionally diverse campus community.
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in
America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in
Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in
Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872.The first college
students were enrolled in 1874 and the first graduation was in 1879.
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first president (1869-1876).
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway -Sven Oftedal
and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of
Augsburg: to educate Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and
to provide such "college1' studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three part plan: First, train ministerial candidates;
second, prepare future theological students; and third, educate the farmer,
worker, and businessman The statement stressed that a good education is
also practical.
Augsburg's next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower
concepts of education. This commitment to church and community has been
Augsburg's theme for over one hundred years.
Keeping the vision of the "non-elitist" college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's
second president (18761907), required students to get pre-ministerial
experience in city congregations.Student involvement in the community
gave early expression to the concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education for
Service."
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called
the Lutheran Free-Church.The church was a group of independentcongregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity.
This change made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the
small Lutheran body. But the college division was still important primarily
as an attachment to the seminary.
This attitude began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup,
Jr. became President He worked to develop college departmentswith an
appeal to a broader range of students than just those intending to be
ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, Dean of Women. She spent the next 52 years at the
College as a teacher and administrator.
The College's mission assumed a double character -ministerial preparation together with a more general education for life in society. In 1937,
Augsburg elected Bernhard Quistensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher,
to be pmident (1938-1%2).His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles
made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War JI, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and
improve academic offerings. Now the College was a larger part of the
institution than the seminary, and received the most attention.
Augsburg added departmentsessential to a liberal arts college, offering a
modern college program based on general education requirements and
elective majors. With curriculum change came a long effortto become
accredited.
The College reached full accreditation in 1954, although many alumni had
entered graduate schools and teaching positions long before that time.
A study in 1962 definedthe College's mission now as serving the good
society as a whole first and the interests of the Lutheran Fnx Church
second. The Seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Northwestern Seminary)in St. Paul in 1963.
President Oscar A. Anderson (19&1980) continued Augsburg'semphasis
on involvement with the city. He wanted to reach out b non-traditional
student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all people.
During his years of leadership the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen
Tower, Urness Tower, the College Center, Ice Arena and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson has led the College since 1980.He guides
Augsburg's commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and
freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs and a curriculum that draws
on the resources of the city as extensions of campus and classroom.
Augsburg continues to grow under his leadership. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting Weekend College and three
Master of Arts degree programs, hosting national and international figures
at College-sponsoredforums and events, increased accessibility and the
addition of the Foss Center for Worship, Drama and Communication.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the
founders who believed:
An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community
and church;
Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension
in order to send out productive, creative and successful citizens;
The city, with all its excitement, challenges and diversity is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution set in the heart of a great metre
politan center. There are now more than lO,W Augsburg alumni. In a world
that has changed much since those first days of the College, Augsburg still
sends out graduates who make a differencewhere they live and work.
Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 155parks in Minneapolis, the "City of Lakes."
The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest
medical centers -Riverside Medical Center -are adjacent to the campus,
with the Mississippi River and the Seven Comers theater district just a few
blocks away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to a myriad of
arts, sports, entertahment and recreation opportunities, are minutes west
and east via Interstate 94, which forms the southern border of the campus,
or on bus routes that also conned with the suburbs. (See map in back)
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most airlines provide daily service to
Minneapolis-St. Paul Internationalm r t and bus or train connections can
be made from all areas of the United States.
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race,
d,
national or ethnic origins, age, marital status, sex or handicap as
required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Ad of 1973, as amended, in its admissionspolicies,
educational programs, activities and employment practices. Inquiries
regarding compliance may be directed to the coordinatorslisted in the
directory in the back of this catalog, or to the Director of the Minnesota
Department of Human Rights, Bremer Tower, Seventh Place at Minnesota
Street, St. Paul, MN 55101.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on
Academic Freedom as promulgated by the American Association of
University Professors and the Association of American Colleges.
Augsburg College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schoolsand the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (Secondary and Elementary).Our programs are approved by the
American Chemical Society, the Council on Social Work Education, National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., and the National League for
Nursing. Augsburg College is an institutional member of the National
Association of Schoolsof Music (NASM).
We are a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North America and Minnesota Private
College Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education
Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsementof the institution.
Registration does not mean that &its earned at the institution can be
transferred to other institutionsor that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer.
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently
located near each other.A tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the tower
dormitories, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus the Music Hall,
Murphy Place, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and
Communication
Admissions Office -The central admissions office is located at 628 21st
Avenue South and pmvides offices for the admissions staff and reception area for
prospective students and their parents.
American Indian Support Program and International Center -Located at 620
21st Avenue South, these programs provide support services and information to
American Indian and international students, as well as others who wish to spend a
term studying abroad.
Christensen Center -Center of non-academic activity, with spacious lounges
and recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore and offices for student government
and student publications. (1%7)
Center for Global Education -Located at 709 23rd Avenue South, provides
offices for the Global Center staff and a resource room for those interested in global
issues.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication-The
newest building on campus establishes a new "front doof' for the College on
Riverside Avenue. The Foss Center is named in recognition of the gifts of Julian and
June Foss and those from a great number of alumni and friends of the College. The
Tpmhom-Nelson Theater is also housed in this complex, which contains space for
the campus ministry pmgram, drama and communication. Augsburg's computer
lab is located in the lower level of this facility. (1988)
Ice Arena -Two large skating areas for hockey, figure skating and recreational
skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community. (1974)
Melby Hall -Named in honor of J. S. Melby, Dean of Men from 1920 to 1942,
basketball coach and head of the Christianity Department, provides facilities for the
health and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics,
chapel services and general auditorium purposes. (1961)
Mortensen Tower - Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen, Dean of Women from
1923to 1964, has 104 one and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upperclass
students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas. (1973)
Music Hall -Contains a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal
halls, music libraries, practice studios and offices for the music faculty. (1978)
Old Main -Home for the Foreign Language and Art Departments, with class-
rooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, and made
accessible in 1990, Old Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details
from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. (1900)
Science Hall -Houses classrooms, wellequipped laboratories, a medium-sized
auditorium and faculty offices. (1949) In 1960 the Lisa Odland Observatory on the
roof was completed.
South Hall and Annex Houses -All located in or near the campus area,provide
additional housing accommodations for students, faculty and staff.
George Sverdrup Library -Named in honor of Augsburg's fourth president,
contains reading rooms, seminar rooms, work rooms, an audio-visual center, the
Augsburg archives, classrooms and faculty offices. (1955)
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall -Named in honor of Augsburg's second and
third presidents, provides space for administrative and faculty offices. (1938)
Tutor Center -This house at 2011 South Seventh Street has rooms for individual
tutoring sessions, quiet study and assistance with study skills.
2222 Murphy Place -Houses offices for Weekend College, Graduate and Special
Programs, and Cooperative Education, as well as classroom space. (1964)
Urness Tower -Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Umess, who have
given several generous gifts to the College, provides living quarters for 324
students. Each floor is a "floor unit," providing 36 residents, housed two to a room,
with their own lounge, study and utility areas. (1967)
West Hall -Apartment housing for upperclass students. (1966)
Inter-Race: The International Institute for Interracial Interaction - InterRace facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of work,
communities and society. The Institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy and legal
study in five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600 21st Avenue South.
Minnesota Minority Education Partnership ( M M l T ) -A program that
encourages the retention and graduation of students of color. The program
coordinates the existing resources of schools, families and communities and
also develops new resources. Located at 2018 South Eighth Street.
Scandinavian Center -Coordinates the efforts of individuals and groups
interested in the five Nordic nations. Located at 2400 Butler Place.
Youth and Family Institute -Designed to help churches better serve the
changing needs of youth and families. The Institute at 2018 South Eighth
Street offers academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels,
as well as seminar/workshops, a resource center and counseling services.
A u g s b ~ college
r ~ is looking forstudents with intelligenceand
characler. We want people who can ben+t from and contribute to their
community -the College community and the community at large.
Becausefirsthand appraisal qf programs, facilities and academic*a
sphere is valuable,fieshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to
visit the campus and me& with an Admissions Counselor. Arrangements may be made to meet with a member 4 the jkulty and to attend
classes when schml is in session.
Augsburg's admissions staff is ready to help students and parents with
college planning. Just call the Admissions Ofice any weekday behoeen
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. -(612)330-1001, or toll-free (800)788-5678.
They will answer your questions and arrange a tour@ any duy
(including Saturhy mornings during the school year). The @ce is on
the northwest corner qf Seventh Street and 21st Avenue South in
Minneaplis. (Pleasecall first.)
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful
consideration of each candidate's academic achieuemmt, psonal
qualities and interests,participation in activities and employment and
potential for development as a student and a graduate of Augsburg
College. lle Collegeselects students on individual merit without
regard to race, creed,disability, national or ethnic origin, sex or age.
Application for Admission -Applicants should complete the application
for admission and essay and return them to the Admissions Office together
with the non-refundable $15.00 application fee.
Transcripts-An o f f i d transcript from the high school is required of
freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who are still high school students
at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent,
followed by a final transuipt upon graduation. Graduate Examination Degree
scores (G.E.D.) may be presented instead of the high school tramaipt.
Test Scores -Freshman applicants are required to submit results from the
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT), or the American College Test (ACT).It will suffice if test scores are
recorded on the official high school transcript.
Additional Information -If there is personal information that may have
affected the applicant's previous academic performance, it may be included
with the application or discussed personally with an Admissions Counselor.
Academic recommendationsmay be required by the Admissions Cornmittee before an admissions decision is made.
On occasion, the AdmissionsCommittee may also defer a decision on a
candidate's admission until other information has been received. For
example, more recent test scores, results of the present semesteis
coursework, additional letters of recommendation or writing samples may
be requested by the Committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the
Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision -Augsburg College uses a "rolling"
admissions plan. Studentsare notified of the admissions decision, usually
within two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of Admission -Accepted students who are applying for
financial aid are asked to make a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit within
30 days of their financial aid notification. Extensions may be requested in
writing to the Diredor of Financial Aid.
Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make
a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit. Those students who wish to live in
College housing must also submit a $100 housing deposit.
Students of exceptional ability who wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to begin full-time work toward a
degree following completion of their junior year or first semester of the
senior year of high school. Applicants for early admission must complete
the normal procedures for freshman applicants, submit two academic
recommendationsfrom the high school faculty and arrange a personal
interview with the Director of Admissions.
Students from Minnesota who are interested in the possibility of enrolling at
Augsburg under the auspices of the Minnesota Post Secondary Enrollment
Options Act should contact the Admissions Office for specific information.
Augsburg College welcomes students who wish to transfer after having
completed work at other accredited colleges or universities. College credit is
granted for liberal arts courses satisfactorilycompleted at accredited
institutions. The College reserves the right not to grant credit for courses
where it considers the work unsatisfactory, to grant provisional credit for
work taken at unaccredited institutions and to require that certain courses
be taken at Augsburg.
Augsburg College limits transfer from two-year colleges once a student has
reached junior status. If all transfer work has been taken at a two-year
college as freshman or sophomore, a maximum of 18Augsburg courses, or
% quarter credits, will be accepted toward the minimum of 35 Augsburg
course credits required for the baccalaureate degree.
A cumulative grade point average (GPA)of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is
required on previous college work.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes
necessary. Please check with the Admissions Office and departmental
catalog section to see if admission to the major is necessary.
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College without
requesting a leave of absence and who wish to return must apply for readmission through the Registrais Office. Students who have attended any
other institution(s1during the absence from Augsburg must have an official
transcript sent from each one to the Registrar's Office. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
In some circumstances,people may be admitted as special students (nondegree) and granted the privilege of enrolling in courses for credit. Usually
part-time students, they may subsequently become candidates for a degree
by petitioning through the Registrar's Office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take course work at
Augsburg College as a special student (non-degree).A transcript must be
sent to the Admissions Office by the student's home institution.
An application form for special student (non-degree)status is available from
the Admissions Office.
A u g s b e welcomes students from countriesaround the world. Intemational students from more than 47 countries have attended Augsburg since
1954. Studentsshould contact the Admissions Office for an International
Student Application and informationon the application pracedm. Applications must be d v e d two months prior to the start of the semester: July 1
for Fall,November 1for Spring.
For more information, call (612)33@1001or write to:
InternationalStudent Admissions
Augsburg College
731 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55454
A l l students re~eiiw~nancial
k l p iindrecttly, since a quality liberal arts
education costs more than tuition and fees cover. The College r a k that
difference in
-fim alumni,faculty, stafi parents, church,^,
foudutions and endowment income.
Howeuer, the primay responsibilityfor paying@ a college education
r ~ ton
s students and theirfamilks.Financial aid is intended to supplement those resources.
sffs
The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed for the 1991-'92 academic year. The Board reviews costs annually and makes changes as
required. The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic
conditionsnecessitate.
Tuition (full-time enrollment)
..........................................................$10114S.00
This rate applies to all full-time students entering in September, 1991.
Studentsare considered full-time when they take three or more courses
during the semester terms with a total of seven or more courses in the school
year. The charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees and admission to
most College-supportedevents, concerts and lectures. The amount is payable
in two equal installmentsat the beginning of each semester.
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Tuition (part-timeenrollment)per course
,
,
.
, $768.00
This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses in a semester
and/or an Interim only. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are
charged the audit rate for that course.
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Audit Fee (for part-time students) per course
$384.00
Full-time students may audit a course without charge. Part-time students
taking Lifetime Sports are charged the audit rate for that course.
.......................................................$2,00400
Full Board (19 meals a week)...............................................................$1,828.00
Room Rent (includes telephone)
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet
available from the Office of Student Life.
Partial board (14 meals a week) ......................
Flex 5 point plan
-...-.l-l.ll.$l1776.00
....................................................................................$1,616.00
Fees Billed on Student Account
Fees Payable by CheddCash
ACTC Bus (full-time
$ 12.00
students only)
Late Registration (per day
after classesbegin)
$ 50.00
Registration Change after first
5 days (cancel/add/change/grade
option, or combiition
$ 5.00
at one time)
Music Therapy Internship
(one half course credit) $384.00
Private Music Lessons,
per semester (14 lessons) $225.00
Student Teachiig (per course
$ 30.00
for full-time students)
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) $326.00
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) $150.00
Student Activity Fee
$ 85.00
Student Activity Fee (parttime students)
$ 4250
Application (new and/or
special students)
$ 15.00
Nursing Credit
Validation Tests
$110.00
Nursing
Comprehensive Exam
$ 10.00
Locker Rental (commuters) $ 15.00
Student Parking Lot Permit
-~ar
$ 55.00
-motorcycle
$ 25.00
Transcript Fee (per copy
after first, which is free) $ 2.00
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in Registra/s
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These costs are estimated to be $500.00 per year.
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$100.00
Enrollment Deposit (Non-refundable)
Required of all new studentsafter acceptance. The Enrollment Deposit is
credited to the student's account only when his/her enrollment is terminated.Any net credit balance (after all charges and/or fines) will be
refunded upon request of the student. For more information, contact the
Admissions Office.
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$100.00
Housing Damage Deposit
Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract, to reserve
a housing assignment. This deposit is retained against damages and/or
fines and is returned to the student account (less all charges for damages
and/or fines)at the end of the occupancy period covered by the contract.
New contracts may be terminated for Fall or Spring Term by following the
conditions delineated in the housing contract. The resident will be respon-
sible for all costs i n c u r d due to late cancellationor lack of proper notification. If the new contrast is cancelled prior to July 1for Fall semester or
January 1for Spring Semester, $50 will be forfeited from the $100 deposit as
a service charge. The entire deposit will be forfeited if cancellationis after
these dates.
Semester Fees -Rior to the start of each semester a 'Statement of Estimated
Qlarges" showingbasicchargesandfinancial aid dtsdesignatedbythe
Student Financial !%rvices Office is sent to the student from the Business Office.
Payment Options -(1)Annual payments, due August 15 as billed; (2)
Semester Payments, due August 15and January 15as billed; (3) Payment
Plan -upon application and after College approval, a three-month plan is
available each semester. Details are included with the Estimate of Charges
letter; (4) lGmonth Payment Plan -upon application, College approval,
and payment of a $50 administrativefee, the annual charges may be paid in
10equal installmentsbegmung June 15 and ending March 15. No finance
charge will be assessed on accounts which are current. An application will
be sent upon request.
I
A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of one percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days or more or on a IGmonth payment
plan in which payment is not current.
Tuition is set on an annualbasis, payable in two equal installments at the
begmmng of each semester.
W t r a t i o n is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is
paid in full.
Augsburg College will not release academic student transcripts until all
student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds
administered by the College (Perkins Student Loan and the Nursing
Student Loan), are current according to established repayment schedules
and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been completed.
Students fill out Withdrawal from College forms available in the Office of
Student Affairs.They must be filled out completely, signed and turned in to
the Reg~~trar's
Office. Students who properly withdraw, change to parttime, are dismissed or ~IPreleased from a housing contract will have their
accounts adjusted for tuition and room (except for the minimum deduction
of $100.00 to cover administrative costs) according to the following schedule:
100%90%80%70%60%50%-
through the first five days of classes (less$100 administrativefee)
from the 6th through 10th day of classes
from the 11th through 15th day of classes
from the 16th through 20th day of classes
from the 21st through 25th day of classes
from the 26th day of classes through the mid-point of the term
No refund will be made after the middle class day of the term. Board
refunds are made on a proportionate basis.
If a student is forced to .withdrawdue to illness or an accident, the refund
will include the normal percentage plus one-half of the percentage adjustment, upon submission of a report from the attending doctor stating the
inability or inadvisability of continued enrollment.
Students who elect to omit an Interim or to graduate in December are not
entitled to a refund of Interim tuition, room and board charges. Students
who participate in an approved off-campus Interim are eligible to apply for
a board refund and room sublease. Details and request forms are available
in the Office of Student Life.
All refunds of charges will be applied to the account of the student and all
adjustmentsfor aid, loans, fines and deposits, etc. will be made before
eligibility for a cash refund is determined.
Financing higher education could be the most significant investment a
person or family makes in a lifetime. So,proper planning and wise choices
are important, not only in choosing a college, but also in the methods used
to pay for it. Augsburg College, through its Office of Student Financial
Services, will help students and their families with both monetary and
advisory assistanceto protect access to a quality education in spite of
i n m i n g costs.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg is a combination of
scholarships,grants, loans and part-time work opportunities. The College
cooperates with federal, state, church and private agencies in pmviding
various aid programs. For the 1989-'90 academic year approximately 83
percent of all students at Augsburg received xholarships, grants, loans and
part-time employment totalling over $11,500,000 from all aid sources.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the
student and family. Financial aid is intended to supplement student and
family resources.
The Family Financial Statement (FFS)of the American College Testing
Program (ACT) or the Financial Aid Form (FAF) of the College Scholarship
Service (CSS)helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student
is eligible. This analysis estimatesthe amount a student and family can be
expected to provide for college expenses, taking into account such family
financial factorsas current income, assets, number of dependents, other
educational expenses, debts, retirement needs and special considerations.
How AND WHENTO APPLY
New Students - Regular Admission
1. Apply for admission to Augsburg College. No financial aid notification is
made until the student has applied and been accepted for admission.
2. Obtain the Family Financial Statement (FFS)or Financial Aid Form (FAF)
from a high school or college financial aid office. Complete the application
and send it to the processing agency after January 1but before April 15 for
priority consideration. Minnesota residents must complete the FFS, which
includes the application for the Minnesota State Scholarship/Grant Program.Augsburg's code on the FFS is 2080. For non-Minnesota residents
using the FAF, Augsburg's code is 6014.
3. Within four to six weeks, Augsburg will receive the analysis. If at that
time you are accepted for admission, the Financial Aid Committee will meet
and review your eligibility for all the programs available. A letter will be
sent to you detailing your financial aid.
4. Acceptance of this financial aid package is required within the deadline
stated. If necessary, the appropriateloan forms and/or work applications
will be sent to you.
5. Transfer students must submit a financial aid transcript from each college
previously attended before financial aid will be offered. The financial aid
transcript forms are available through the Admissions Office or Fiicial Aid.
Returning Students
Eligibility for assistance must be re-established each academic year by
the applicationand Family Financial Statement (FFS).Renewal is based on
the familfs financial eligibility, the student's satisfactory academicprogress
and fund availability.
A student applyingfor aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a s@c scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various
forms of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships, grants and loans that might be
available in their own communities. It could be worthwhile to check with
churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs and fraternal organizationsfor information on aid
available to students meeting their requirements. In addition to these
sources, some students are eligible for aid through Vocational Rehabilitation, Education Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans' Children and others.
Gift Assistance
President's Scholarships-President's Scholarships,which assuxe gft
assistance equal to tuition, are awarded annually to the most academically
qualified full-timefreshmen students. These scholarships are awarded
without regard to need. The awards are renewable for three years based on
academic performance at Augsburg. Ekcause this is a d e d programffull
tuition is assured; that is, the College guarantees the differencebetween
non-Augsburg grants and scholarships (such as state scholarships, Pell
grants, etc.) and full tuition. Special application is due February 15. Details
from the Admissions Office.
Dean's Scholarships-Dean's Scholarships, which assure gift assistance
equal to tuition, are awarded each fall to the most academicallyqualified
full-time students who are direct transfers to Augsburg College following
completion of an A.A. or AS. degree, having maintained a 35 GPA on a 4.0
scale. These scholarships are awarded without regard to need and are
renewable for an additional year. Because this is a unified programffull
tuition is assured; that is, the College guarantees the differencebetween
non-Augsburg grants and scholarships (such as state scholarships, Pell
grants, etc.) and full tuition. Special application is due April 1.Details from
the Admissions Office.
Paired Resources in Ministry and Education (PRIME) Awards -Augsburg College will match the first $300 a year of a student's scholarship or
grant from a Lutheran congregation. The scholarship or grant check from
the congregation must be received at Augsburg by October 1.
Augsburg Tuition Grants -Available to students who have shown
academic potential and have financialneed. A student's academic performance, financial need and high school and community involvement are
taken into consideration.
Minnesota State Scholarships and Grants -Awarded by the state to
Minnesota residents who have financial need. For 199G91, they ranged from
$100 to $ 5 3 3 . All applicants from Minnesota are expected to apply.
SupplementalEducational Opportunity Grants -A federal program
administered by the College. To be eligible, a person must: (1)be a U.S.
citizen or permanent resident; (2) have exceptional financial need as defined
by the program; (3) be capable of maintaining satisfadory academic standing at the College; and (4)be accepted for admission
Pell Grants -Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible
institutions of higher education and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines. The maximum grant eligibility for each student for
1991-'92 is $2,400. Application is made by filing the FFS (or FAF) and
requesting on the application form that the necessary information be sent to
the Pell Grant Program.
Bureau of Indian Afâ¬airs/Tribaland State Indian Scholarships-Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarshipsand Augsburg American
Indian Scholarshipsare available to Indian students (both full- and part-time)
who meet speclfic criteria. For Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State
Indian Scholarships,studentsmust be 1/4 degree American Indian ancestry
and be enrolled with a federally recogruzed tribe. Eligibility criteria for
Augsburg American Indian Scholarshipsvary; contact the American Indian
Support Rogram office. Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial
aid. Questionsmay be directed to the American Indian Support Office or to
your local BIA, Tribal or State Indian Education Office.
Loan Assistance
Perkins Student Loan -A joint Augsburg College-federally funded
program administered through the College for students who demonstrate
financialeligibility. Loans are interest-free during your education. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any
time you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5 percent and
repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $30 a month) begn nine
months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10years. The
loan carries a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum which may be
borrowed for undergraduate study is $9,000, ($18,000 including graduate
school).
Sta£ford Student Loans -Loan funds are obtained directly from a local
lender or state agency in states which provide such programs. While the
student is attendingat least half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple
annual interest of 8 percent (10 percent after the first four years of repayments) on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begins six
months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10years. The
maximum loan is $2,625 for the first two years and $4,000 for the remaining
years of undergraduate study with the cumulative undergraduate maximum of $17,250. Applications are available at the College, and some banks.
The Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF)-SELF is administered
through the Minnesota Higher Education CoordinatingBoard. Applications
are available from the Office of Student Financial Services.
Undergraduates may borrow up to $4,000 per year minus any other student
loan indebtedness. Maximum undergraduate borrowing is $16,000. The
minimum loan amount per year is $1,000. The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begn 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue
quarterly thereafter, while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begm
the 13th month after you leave school. There are no deferments.
Nursing Student Loan -Federal program with provisions similar to the
Perkins Student Loan program, but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Recipients must have financial need and be registered at least half time. The
maximum loan is $4,000 per year.
SupplementalLoans for Students (SLS)-SLS is a federally sponsored
loan program which permits independent students to borrow to finance
their cost of education.
Students can borrow up to $4,000 per year. Interest is variable with a 12
percent cap and interest payments begin 60 days after the loan is disbursed,
but in many cases, can be allowed to accrue and add to the principal.
Repayment begms 60 days after you leave school or cease to be enrolled at
least half-time. Deferments exist for continued education or disability.
Parent Loan Program (PLUS)-PLUS is a loan program to help parents
meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
$4,000 per student per year with an aggregate maximum of $20,000. Repayment begm within 60 days of check disbursement at a variable interest rate
not to exceed 12 percent and a minimum payment of $50 per month.
Application forms are availableat Augsburg College or the lending institutions Applicationsare normally filed with the bank or thrift institutionwith
which your family has an account.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work opportunities for students with proven
finand need who a~ at least one-half time students. Assignment is made
on the basis of need and potential competence in
the duties
assigned.Part-time work provided by the College is considered financial
aid, just like scholarships, loans and grants. A maximum of 15hours of oncampus employment per week is recommended.
All oncampus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each placement. Payment is made
monthly by check to the student employee. Students should make application to both the Financial Aid and Personnel offices for work study
positions.
College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program
-Under theseprograms the federal or state government supplies funds on
a matchingbasiswith the College to provide some part-tine work opportunities.
Scholarshipwinners are selected by the Student Affairs Committee of the
faculty unless otherwise specified. For departmental scholarships, winners
are recommended by faculty of the department involved. Descriptions of
awards are from statements of the donors' wishes.
*Indicates endowed scholarships.
Charles and Ellora AUiss Educational Foundation Scholarships-A number of
awards of varying amounts (minimum $500) are made each year on the basis of
financial need and ability. Established in 1973by the foundation.
The Dain BosworthlIFG Foundation Scholarship -Awarded as funds are made
available, to students with demonstrated need for financial assistance.
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to deseming junior/senior students. Established in 1961to perpetuate her memory.
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded
annually to two deserving junior or senior students. Established in 1%9by Alma
Jensen Dickerson to honor her late husband and perpetuate their memory.
Elias B. Eliason Sr. Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to one or more
needy and deserving upper class students. Established in 1979 in memory of their
husband and father by Josie Feroe Eliason, Conrad Eliason, E. Bernie Eliason, Mrs.
Elizabeth Mauseth and Mrs. Clara Hoelck.
M. J. Estrem Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a worthy student. Established
in 1965by Maybelle and Malcolm Estrem.
EW. Hallet Scholarship-Awarded, as funds are available, to students with
demonstrated need for financial assistance.
The Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship* -Awarded annually to an Augsburg student of any class or major, based on
academic performance and financial need. Established in 1987by Mr. Joseph Hsieh
(6
' 11, Andover, Ma., in loving memory of his mother, his honorable teacher and his
respected advisor at Augsburg College.
The Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship*-Awarded annually to one or more
students who demonstratepotential and financial need. Established in 1985by
Edwin C. Johnson ('25), Powers Lake, N.D.
Memorial ScholarshipFoundation Scholarships*-Awarded annually to an able
and deserving upper class student. Established in 1964by undesignated memorial
gifts.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Liberal Arts ScholarshipsGiven annually to needy students who are U.S. citizens. Established in 1972.
Northern States Power Company Scholarship-Awarded to deserving students
in each class year on the basis of financial need and ability.
The Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship*-Awarded annually to juniors or seniors
who are U.S.citizens, have a B average or above and qualify for need based aid.
Established in 1987by Mr. Nystrom as an expression of his belief in young people
and his hope that they will become meritorious leaders.
The Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson Scholarship -Awarded annually to a
student(s)of any class or major based primarily upon financial need and evidence
of personal financial commitment. Established in 1991through a bequest in the will
of Rev. Martin J. ('23 Academy; '26, College; '29, Seminary) and his late wife, Olga
S. (2' 1) Olson, along with the gifts of many family and friends.
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund* -Awarded annually to freshman students
who without assistance would be unable to pursue higher education. Established in
1963by a bequest of John G. Quanbeck.
The Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship*- Awarded annually to students
of any class or major, based upon academic achievement and financial need. Establish
in 1990 by Dr. Martin ('29) and Mrs. Esther Quanbeck, Minneapolis, Minn.
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship* -Awarded to able and deserving
students. Established by the Readers Digest Foundation in 1964.
The Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship*-Awarded annually to one or more
students of any class, based on academic achievement and financial need. Estab
lished in 1990 by Ernest and Vivian Tinseth, Edina, Minn.
The Robert W. Wauyniak Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a
junior or senior, based upon academic achievement and financial need. Established
in 1986 in memory of Robert Warzyniak, ('65) through memorials, supplemented
by gifts of his wife, Sharon, and family.
The Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment Fund* -Awarded annually to one
or more students of any class who have potential and financial need. Established in
1986through the gift of Elsie L. Wildung, St. Paul, Minn.
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Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship* -Awarded to an able and deserving
junior or senior student. Established in 1962 to honor the memory of their beloved
father by his daughters, E. Lorraine Yokie and Doris E. Yokie.
*Indicatesendowed schokuships.
Aid Association for Lutherans -Awarded annually to able and deserving upper
class students who are certificate (policy) holders with Aid Association for
Lutherans Insurance Company. Established in 1966.
The Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity Scholarship*-Awarded
annually to students who help the College fulfill its mission of being "an intentionally diverse campus community." Awards are based upon financial need and good
academic achievement (3.0 or higher G.P.A.), with preference given to students
who are planning some form of Christian service. Established in 1989 by Dr.
Charles S. and Mrs.Catherine G. Anderson, St. Paul, M i n .
The Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a student
mapring in purnalism or social work. Awards are based upon academic performance and finanaal need. Established in 1990 by Mrs. Ruth M. Baker, Edina, Minn.,
in loving memory of her daughter, Phyllis M. Baker, a 1952 graduate of Augsburg
College.
The Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson Scholarship*-Awarded annually to
students of any class, based upon academic achievement, financial need and service
to others. kference will be given to a student who is taking private music lessons
and a student who shows teamwork in College physical recreation activities.
Established in 1991by friends, alumni, faculty and staff of Augsburg College, in
honor of Jeroy ('48) and Lorraine Carlson, and in appreciation for their commitment to and expression of the highest ideals of the College.
The Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson Scholarship*-Awarded annually to
science students of any class, based upon academic achivement (32+ GPA), interest
and ability in the field of study, and a demonstrated sense of social and spiritual
community. Established in 1989by Dr. Carl C. ('59) and Mrs. Kathleen A. ('62)
Casperson, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to
able and deserving student(s) who have physical disabilities and have demonstrated financial need. Est?:olished in 1972by her husband, moyd Cleveland, to
honor the memory of Mrs. Cleveland, Augsburg alumna, consecrated Christian
leader and devoted wife.
The Laura Ann Erickson Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annuallyto one or
more female freshmen students of any major who belong to the Lutheran Church
(ELCA) and show evidence of academic achievement and financial need. Established in 1986by Raymond D. Erickson GO), in memory of his daughter, Laura
Ann Erickson.
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship*-One or more scholarships are awarded
annually to a junior or senior student who has successfully overcome adversity and
achieved excellence in academic and extracurricular performance. Established in
1979by members of his family to honor the memory of Commander David J.
Formo, 1964 alumnus.
The JulianP. Foss Scholarship*-Awarded to a student of any class who has
financial need, shows promise, and demonstratesfaith and dedication to overcoming difficult circumstances.Established by Julian P. Foss ('30), Mesa, Ariz.
The Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a student at or
above the sophomorelevel who demonstrateshigh academic achievement and is
preparing for a career in some form of therapy, e.g, physical, occupational, speech,
music, psychological. Established at Thanksgiving 1986, by Dr. TheodoreJ. and
Mrs. Fern S. Hanwick, in gratitudeto the therapists who aided in the recovery of
their son, Theodore T. Hanwick ('66), from a severe accident.
The King Harald Scholarship -Established by authorization of the Augsburg
College Board of Regents in 1965on the occasion of the visit by Crown Prince
Harald, this annual scholarship provides full tuition for a freshman student from
Norway. The winner is selected from competition held in Norway by the Norge
Amerika Foreningen.
The Rev. JohnHjelmeland Endowed Scholarship Fund*-Awarded annuallyto
second or third generation freshman or upper class students of any major who have
attained a 3.0 grade point average or better. Established in 1986 by Sigvald ('41) and
Helen Hjelmeland, and John ('70) and Lynn Hjelmeland.
The Hoversten Peace Scholarship*-Awarded annually to students of any class
or major, based upon academic merit and financial need. Preference will be given
to students who have demonstrated an interest in peace and/or whose personal
outlook and career plans show promise of contributingto the cause of peace.
Members of the Hoversten family and international students are encouraged to
apply. The fund may also provide aid to students or faculty who undertake projects
that will contribute to peace and global understanding. Established in 1989 through
a bequest and trust of Dr. Lester T. Hoversten, San Jose, Calif.
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to upper class women
of high moral character, with preference given to female or male students transferring from Waldorf College who are in music and/or elementary education.
Established in 1975in memory of Catha Jones, 1970alumna, by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Kenneth Jones, other family and friends, and the Augsburg College Senior
Challenge Program.
The Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually
to a junior or senior who is interested in serving others, e.g. majoring in religion,
education, music, social work, medicine, and based upon academic achievement
and financial need. Established in 1990 through a bequest in the will of Rev.
Torgney (1
' 7 B.A. and '21 B.Div.1 and Valborg (Nydahl)Kleven, and memorial gifts
by family and friends.
The Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes Scholarship*-Awarded annually to an
upper class student of any major, based upon academic achievement (3.0 G.P.A. or
higher) and financial need. Preference given to college students who have demonstrated an interest in community service by active participation and whose parents
have not achieved a Bachelor's Degree. Established in 1989 by family and friends in
memory of Harold Lanes ('11, Academy) and in honor of Laura Lanes.
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Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior College Scholarship-Awarded on the
basis of scholastic achievement, religious leadership and financial need. Minimum
award $800.00, maximum $1,500. The scholarship is renewable.
McVay Foundation Scholarship*-Awarded annually to students with demonstrated need for financial assistance. Preference given to students majoring in
education, religion or social work. Established in 1986by the McVay Foundation.
The Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)Monson Scholarship*-Awarded
annually to students of any major after their first year, based upon financial need,
diligence in scholastic achievement, and active membership in a Lutheran congregation. Established in 1989 by Forrest ('37) and Thelma ('37) Monson, San Diego,
Calif.
The Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a
senior student(s)who has successfullyovercome adversity and has achieved
excellence in academic and extracurricularperformance. Established in 1977to
honor the memory of the Rev. Nyhus, a 1929 graduate of Augsburg Seminarywho
overcame the adversity of early years to earn his own education and who served
others with humanity and wisdom.
The Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship*-Awarded annually to students
with financial need. Preference given to students from Canada or transferring from a
public mllege or university who indicate an interest in religion, music or Scandinavian studies. Established in 1988by Mrs. Evelyn Olson and Mr. Gordon Olson ('63),
in memory of Rev. Ole K. Olson ('32) and in honor of Mrs. Olson's 80th birthday.
The Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship*-Awarded annually to students of any
class or major who show academic potential, financial need and a strong desire to
earn a college degree, with preference given to females of high moral character.
Learning disabled students are encouraged to apply. Established in 1985, and
endowed in 1989by Rosemary J. Shafer, Wayzata, Minn.
The John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship*-Awarded annually to students of
any class or major, based upon academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to students from Madagascar, or if none with financial need,
then to students from other developing nations. Established in 1990 by Mrs. Agnes
Siverson, Hendricks, Minn., thereby continuing a long tradition of generosity by
Agnes and her late husband, John.
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The Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to
students of any class or major, based upon high personal motivation, rather than
high academic achievement or extreme financial need. Established in 1989through
a bequest in the will of Mrs. Genevieve E. Stelberg, St. Paul, Minn.
* Indiuztes endowed scholarship
The Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian Scholarship*-Awarded annually
to American Indian students of any class or major, based upon academic performance and financial need. Established in 1988through the estate and trust of Ada
Bakken, St. Charles, M i n .
The Kent Anderson American Indian Scholarship*-Awarded annually to
American Indian students of any class or major, based upon academic performance
and financial need, with preference given to students who are affiliated with a
federally-recognized American Indian tribe. Established in 1990 with the proceeds
of a benefit perhrmance at Augsburg College by Louie Anderson, a native of St.
Paul, Minn., who resides in Los Angeles, Calif.
The Asian-Pacific Student Scholarship-Awarded annually, as funds are
available, to two Asian-Pacific students with demonstrated financial need and who
reside in Minnesota.
The Otto Bremer Foundation American Indian Scholarship-Awarded to
American Indian Students. Recipients will be involved in a community service
project during the year.
The Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial Scholarship*-One or more scholarships are awarded annually to sophomore,junior or senior Chinese students who
have outstanding academic records and are preparing to work among the Chinese
people. Established in 1983by family and friends to honor the memory of Grace
Jewel Jensen Buster, a 1922alumna.
The Cargill Foundation American Indian Scholarship-Awarded to American
Indian Students who either: 1) have been denied or lost tribal funds or, 2) have
experienced other unusual circumstances as determined by the American Indian
Program Director and the Financial Aid Director.
The Hearst American Indian Scholarship*-One or more scholarshipsare
awarded annually to an American Indian upper class student(s)who has a
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better at Augsburg College. Established in
1984by The Hearst Foundation.
The Grace Anne Johnson Memorial Scholarship*-One or more scholarships are
awarded annually to upper class international students who have overcome
adversity and achieved excellence in academic and extracunicular performance.
Established in 1981by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Einar Johnson, and other family
members and friends in memory of Grace Anne (Gay) Johnson, a student at
Augsburg 1971-1973.
The KerridgelMuellerAmerican Indian Scholarship-Awarded annually to an
American Indian student of any class or major who demonstrates academic
potential and financialneed. Established in 1988by Dr. "Mike" Kerridge) and Dr.
Van Mueller, Minneapolis, M i n .
Marilyn Petersen Memorial Scholarship*-One or more scholarshipsare
awarded annually to upper class Oriental international students. Established in
1978by her parents, family and friends to honor the memory of Marilyn's devotion
to sharing and loving people, especially her service to students.
Pillsbury, Inc, Minority Scholarship-Awarded as funds are available, to
minority students with demonstrated need for financial assistance.
The Marlys JohnsonSimengaard Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded periodically to a Black American student. Established in 1964in memory of Marlys
Johnson Simengaard and her Christian concern for the problems of social injustice.
The St. Paul Companies, Inc Scholarship-Awarded as funds are available, to
Minnesota minority students with demonstrated need for financial assistance.
The JamesR Thorpe Foundation Scholarship-Awarded as funds are available,
to non-traditional and minority students with demonstrated need for financial
assistance.
'Indicates endowed schoLzrships
Art
The Queen Sonja Art Scholarship-Established by authorization of the Augsburg College Board of Regents in 1978to honor the Crown Princess of Norway.
Awarded annually to a talented art student with financial need.
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship*-One or more scholarships are
awarded annually to upper class students mapring in art. Established in 1982by
his wife,family and friends in memory of August Molder, accomplished artist and
teacher for more than 20 years at Augsburg College.
Athletic
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship* -Awarded annually to an able and
deserving student on the basis of Christian purpose, athletic and academic achievement. Established in 1966by his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Lester Dahlen, in
memory of their son, a senior student at Augsburg College.
Paul DahledGerald Pryd Memorial Scholarship* -Awarded annually to an
able and deserving male student on the basis of personality, character, athletic and
academic achievement. Established in 1966 by friends to honor the memory of
these two Augsburg College students.
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to two or more
students, participating in athletics or music, who have demonstrated financial need
and high Christian character. The athletic scholarship is for a male candidate only,
with a preference in basketball. Established in 1975by Mrs. David Gronner and
children Richard, Carol, and Paul, and Mrs. Ethel Gronner to honor the memory of
David Gronner, an Augsburg College alumnus.
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually based on academic
achievement, personal character and ability in athletics. Established in 1945by Mr.
and Mrs. Charles S. Hoffman to honor their son who gave his life in the conquest of
Okinawa.
Rory JordanMemorial Scholarship-One or more scholarships are awarded
annually to upper class students participating in intercollegiate sports, with
preference for students in the wrestling program. Established in 1980by the
William Jordan and Charles Schulz families in memory of Rory Jordan, an Augsburg graduate and nationally recognized wrestler.
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship*-Awarded annually to students on
the basis of achievement, personal character and promise in the field of physical
education. Established in 1958by their children in memory of their parents.
The Hovt Messerer Athletic Scholarshiv*- Awarded annuallv to a male athlete
of any class or major, upon the recommendation of the Athletic Department.
Established in 1987by Hoyt C. Messerer, Cedar Falls, Ia.
James P. Pederson Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a student
committed to Christian service, based on academic achievement and financial need.
Preference given to students who are interested and participate in athletics and
recreation. Established in 1990 by Ralph and Katherine Pederson, Santa Rosa, Calif.,
in memory of James, a 1934graduate, exceptional all-around athlete and coachathlete director at Augsburg College.
The Stan Person Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to one or more
male students of any class or academic major who participates in the College's
athletic program and shows evidence of academic achievement and financial need.
Established in 1986by Glen and Gerald Person, in memory and in honor of their
brother, Stan Person.
Biology
Biology Scholarships-Established in 1972by the faculty of the Biology Department to honor outstanding students who intend to major in biology, natural science
or medical technology.
The Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey) Holmen Biology Scholarship* -A
merit scholarship awarded annually to an upper class student majoring or minoring in biology. Established in 1985by Dr. Kenneth D. ('74) and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
('74) Holmen.
Business Administration/Economics
Marianne Anderson Entrepeneurial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a
woman who is interested in entrepreneurshipor engaged in business, based upon
academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to Weekend
College women who are older and have family responsibilities. Established in 1990
by members of the Minnesota Women Entrepreneurs (MINN-WE), in memory of
Marianne Anderson, a successful woman entrepreneur, and in honor of all
Minnesota Women Entrepreneurs.
Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship Fund* -Awarded annually to sophomore, junior or senior students majoring in any of the areas encompassed within
the Departments of Business Administration and Economics and based on academic excellence and financial need. Established in 1984by Augsburg business
alumni and other alumni and friends within the business community.
The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Scholarship-Awarded annually,
as funds are available, to second, third and fourth year students in the fields of
insurance, mathematics, business administration, personnel and other areas related
to the insurance industry, based primarily on the basis of financial need. Recipients
will be expected to have maintained at least a 2.5 G.P.A. and are expeded to conduct
themselves acording to the laws of the United States and the state of Minnesota.
First Bank Systems -Awarded each year, as funds are available, without regard
to a speclfic mapr, but to students with demonstrated leadership ability and an
interest in entrepreneurial development.
The Forss-Herr Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a junior or senior business
student who has shown academic achievement, has been involved in extracurricular activities and has financial need. Preference will be given to students from
families where two or more children are in college at the same time. Established in
1987by Mrs. Grace F. (Forss, '57) and Mr. Douglas P. Herr, Danville, L.
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship*-Awarded annually to one or more
upper class students interested in the field of business. Established in 1965by The
GarnbleSkogmo Foundation.
The Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship* -Awarded annually to working
women of any class who want to improve their skills and education by attending
Augsburg College part-time. The scholarship is designated for women who show
potential and have financial need, with preference given to those studying business. Established in 1989 by two working sisters-in-law, Mildred Krohn, Berkeley,
Calif., and Mrs. Eleanor Krohn, St. Louis Park, Minn.
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship*-One or more awards are made
annually to a junior or senior student(s)majoring in business administration.
Established in 1980 by members of the family in memory of Gertrude S. Lund,
Augsburg College alumna and dedicated teacher at the College.
The Minnesota Mutual Life Scholarship-Awarded annually, as funds are
available, based upon academic promise and financial need with preference given
to majors in business or economics.
The Norberg Business Scholarship-Awarded
achievement to a student majoring in business.
annually on the basis of scholastic
The David L Shaver Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to business
administration students of any class, based upon financial need and academic
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participation in the Senior Challenge Program.
The Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship*-Awarded annually to an upper class
student of any mapr who intends to pursue a graduate degree in business manage
ment. The award is based upon academic performance and financial need.
Established in 1987by Joan L. Volz, a 1968graduate.
Chemistry
Chemistry Scholarships*-Awarded annually to junior and senior students
whose academic record indicates promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
Established in 1968by family, friends and the Augsburg College Chemistry
Department to honor:
Manivald Aldre
Frederick C. and Laura E. Mortensen
Dr. W.M. Sandstrom
Walter Gordon Schnell
Walter E. Thwaite, Jr.
Covey Hendrickson
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a junior or senior
whose academic record indicates promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
Established in 1986by Burton and Peggy Fosse, Burnsville, Minn.
The Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey) Holmen Chemistry Scholarship*A merit scholarship awarded annually to an upper class student mapring or
minoring in chemistry. Established in 1985by Dr. Kenneth D. ('74) and Mrs. Linda
Wey)('74) Holmen.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Chemistry Scholarship-Awarded to
chemistry maprs who are citizens of the U.S. Established in 1979.
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry Scholarships*-Awarded annually to
junior/senior students mapring in chemistry who have a GPA of 3.0 or above and,
prefaably, graduate or professional xhool goals. Established in 1984through the
Conrad Sunde estate in memory of a 1915alumnus who was the first Augsburg
College graduate to earn a J?h.D. in chemistry. His professional career as educator,
researcher and consultant included many inventions, of which the development of
lanolin oil was his outstanding work.
Education
The S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship*-Awarded annually to juniors and
seniors mapring in elementary education, based upon academic achievement and
financial need. Preference will be given to Weekend College students. Established
in 1990 by family and friends in memory of S. Luther Kleven ('50) and in honor of
the Kleven family.
David Mathre Scholarship*-Awarded annually to qualified full-time student(s1
in need of financial assistance during the term in which they are student teaching.
The Elva B. Lovell Life Scholarship* -Awarded annually to education students
of any class who plan to teach. Awards are based upon academic achievement and
financial need, with preference given to students who are black, older or single
parents. Established in 1991by Mrs. Elva B. Lovell, Minneapolis, Minn., as an
expression of her belief in diversity and literacy.
The Barbara (Tjornhom) and Richard K Nelson Scholarship*-Awarded
annuallyto a student of any class, based upon financial need, with preference
given to a person preparing for a career in elementary education. Established in
1986in honor of an alumna, Barbara (Tprnhom) Nelson and her husband, Richard
K. Nelson.
The St. Paul Companies, Inc., Minority Education Scholarship-Awarded to
Minnesota minority students, majoring in education, who have a demonstrated
need for finandal assistance.
English
Anne Pederson English Scholarship*-Awarded annually to junior/senior
students who are majoring in English, with preference given to those who plan to
teach English as a career. Established in 1971by faculty members of the English
Department to honor the 37 years of service of Anne Pederson as English teacher at
Augsburg College.
Prof. P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to an outstanding student in the field of English. Established in 1959 by Gerald Sveeggen in
memory of P. A. Sveeggen, professor of English at Augsburg, 1915-1952.
Foreign Language
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modem Language Scholarship*-Awarded annually to
junior/senior students who are mapring in modem language, with preference
given to those who plan to teach language. Established in 1969 by Mr. and Mrs.
James Kingsley.
Health-Related
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a
registered nurse seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Established in 1983by
The Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association.
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to
upper class student(s)preparing for a career in medicine or health. Established in
1978in memory of Eleanor Christensen Edwards' devotion and service in health
care by members of her family, Bernhard Christensen, Elsie Christensen Schroeder,
Jessie Christensen, Nadia Christensen and Theodore Christensen.
History
The Rev. and Mrs. 0.J. Haukeness History Award -Awarded annually to a
senior student for excellence in history. Established in 1980by Helen Ranck to
honor her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. 0.J. Haukeness.
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarshipr -Awarded annually to students
mapring in history, with preference given to those who plan a career in the field.
Established in 1969by Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Chrislock and augmented by other
contributions to honor the memory of H. N. Hendrickson, professor of history at
A u g s b q College, 1900-1952.
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to history
students of any class, based on academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to minority females. Established in 1990by parents, family and
friends of Dr. John R. Jenswold, Assistant Professor of History, Augsburg College.
The Nydahl History Scholarship*-Awarded annually to juniors or seniors who
have potential and financial need, with preference given to history majors. Established in 1986through a bequest in the will of Dr. Theodore L. Nydahl.
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics Scholarship-Awarded annually to an able and deserving student
in the field of mathematics. Established in 1980 by the Mathematics Department.
Minnegasco Scholarship-Awarded annually, as funds are available, to able and
deserving junior/senior students majoring in mathematics or the sciences on the
basis of need and academic ability. Established in 1969 by Minnegasco.
Metro-Urban Studies
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in Urban Affairs*-One or more
scholarships are awarded annually to upper class students who actively contribute
toward the fulfillment of Augsburg's Mission Statement relating to the College's
urban involvement. Established in 1982by colleagues, former students and friends
to honor the service and leadership of the Torstensons in community development
and urban affairs.
Music
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial Scholarship-Awarded annually to a
student of choral music. Established in 1965by Thomas I. Benson in memory of
Peggy Christensen Benson, an Augsburg College alumna.
Sam Coltvet Memorial Choral Music Scholarship8-Awarded annually to a
student of any academic class who is a choir member not mapring in music.
Established in 1985by Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)Holmen, in memory
of Mr. Sam Coltvet, who believed in the value of Christian higher education and
choral music.
The Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music Scholarship*-Awarded
annually to a musically-gifted student, with preference given to a student of organ
and/or choral music who desires to serve, professionally or otherwise, in the
ministry of music of the Lutheran Church. Established in 1986 by the family.
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to two or more
students participating in athletics or music, who have demonstrated financial need
and are of high Christian character. Established in 1975by Mrs. David Gronner
and children Richard, Carol and Paul, and Mrs. Ethel Gronner in memory of David
Gronner, Augsburg College alumnus.
0.I. Hertsgaard Scholarship*-Awarded annually to junior/senior students who
show promise of academic success and have financial need. Reference given to
those who have demonstrated proficiency in choral and/or instnniental music and
intaest or potential in conducting. Established in 1966 by 0.I. Hertsgaard.
The Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial Choral Scholarship*-Awarded
annually to a freshman student member of the College Choir, based upon suitable
academic performance and financial need. Preference will be given to a choir
member who is a minority person. Established in 1990 by Garfield Hoversten ('a),
family and friends, in loving memory of Bernice Kolden Hoversten ('501, a soloist
with the choir.
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship*-Awarded to upper class students
seeking to acquire musical and performance skills in instrumental music with
preference given to those who have shown proficiency in keyboard instruments.
Established in 1975by Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel to honor the beautiful message
of music.
The Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a music
student of any class or major, upon the recommendation of the Music Department.
Established in 1987by Lucille H. Messerer, Cedar Falls, Ia.
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Kenneth 0.Lower Nordkap Male Chorus Music Scholarship*-Awarded
annually to an upper class student mapring in music, based upon academic
performance and b c i a l need, with preference given to a person studying choral
music. Established in 1986 in memory of Kenneth 0.Lower ('28) and in recognition
of the heritage of the Nordkap Male Chorus.
Edwin W. and Edith B. Norberg Scholarship*-One or more scholarshipsare
awarded annuallyto upper class student(s1preparing for careers in church music.
Established in 1980by Edwin W. Norberg to honor his wife's lifelong career in the
teaching and conducting of piano, organ and choral music.
The Performing Arts Scholarship (Music) -Awarded annually to new incoming
freshmen students who will participate in one of the performing arts groups. Up to
10 scholarshipswill be awarded. Faculty will base their awards upon applications
and auditions. Deadline for application is February 15 of each year.
St. John's Lutheran Church -John Norris Memorial Scholarship*- Awarded
annually in honor of St. John's Lutheran Church's faithful sexton for 35 years, Mr.
John Norris. Applicants must be U.S.citizens majoring in music who are sophomores or above. The awards are based upon financial need and satisfactory
academic progress, with preference given to racial minority students.
Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a sophomore or
junior student of outstanding promise in the field of music. Established in 1953by
his family to honor Henry P. Opseth, chairman of the Augsburg Music Department, 1922-1951.
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music Scholarship*-Awarded to outstanding
students who are participants in the Augsburg Choral Music program.
Rev. Mark Ronning Memorial Instrumental Music Scholarship*-Awarded
annually to a student of any class who is a member of a College instrumental group
but is not studying music. Established in 1985by Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda
(Ehiley)Holmen, in memory of Rev. Mark Ronning, who dedicated his life to
helping young people.
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a participant in the
concert band, based on talent and academic record.
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship*-Awarded annually to an Augsburg
student who has music as a major or minor and who shows outstanding promise
for achievement in the art of singing. Established in 1955by her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Iver Solberg, and her brother Dorvan to honor Marilyn Yvonne Solberg,
member of the Augsburg choir from 1950-'53.
String Scholarships-Awarded to entering students who demonstrate ability on
violin, viola, cello or bass and who intend to pursue their study through performance studies, string ensemble and orchestra.
John and Vera Thut Scholarship*-One or more scholarshipsare awarded
annually to upper class students who have achieved excellence in performance in
voice or piano. Established in 1980by John and Vera Thut, their family and friends.
The Thuts cherished lifelong careers in the teaching of music, three decades of
which were at Augsburg.
Philosophy
Kenneth C. Bailey Philosophy Scholarship*-A merit scholarship awarded
annually to an upper class student majoring or minoring in philosophy. Established
in 1985by Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)Holmen, in honor of Dr. Bailey's
20th anniversary as a member of the Augsburg College faculty.
Physics
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship*-Awarded annually to an upper
class student majoring in physics. Established in 1976by the Augsburg College
Physics Department and friends to honor Dr. Hanwick on his 20th anniversary as a
member of the Augsburg faculty.
Political Science
The Myles Stenshoel Scholarship*-One or more scholarships are awarded
annually to upper class students pursuing careers in political science. Established in
1980by Professors Norma Noonan and Myles Stenshoel.
The Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven Scholarship*-Awarded annually to seniors
majoring in history k d political science, based upon substantial academic accomplishment and financial need. Established in 1989 by Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven,
graduate of 1922 and Professor Emeritus, History and Political Science.
Psychology
The Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship*-Awarded annually to students of
any class. Preference will be given to students studying psychology, especially
family understanding. Established in 1989 through a bequest and trust of Dr. Lester
T. Hoversten, San Jose, Calif., in honor of his parents.
Religion and Christian Service Scholarships
The Norman and Louise Bockbrader Scholarship*-Awarded annually to
students preparing for full-time service careers in the church. Established in 1981by
Rolland H. Bockbrader to honor the lifelong devotion that his parents have given to
the family, congregation, Augsburg College and the community.
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship*-Available to both North
American and international students to encourage men and women to enter fulltime Christian service. Awards are based on demonstrated academic ability, moral
character, and potential for Christian service. Established in 1983by the Rev.and
Mrs. Andrew S. Burgess.
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship*Awarded annually to a student(s)in the senior class who is preparing for the
ministry. Established in 1960 by family and a churchwide offering to honor the
memory of Dr. T. 0.Burntvedt, president of the Lutheran Free Church, 19S1958.
The Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial Scholarship Fund -Awarded annually to
students of any class or major, who plan to enter the ministry, based upon aca-
demic performance and financial need. Preference will be given to students who
are members of the Normandale Evangelical Lutheran Church, Edina, Minn.
Established in 1989by a family of the Normandale Evangelical Lutheran Church,
acting through the Normandale Evangelical Lutheran Church of Edina Foundation,
in memory of Rev. Donald C. Carlson ('421, founding pastor of the Normandale
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Edina.
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to
an upper class student preparing for a Christian vocation. Established in 1982to
honor the memory of Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg.
The Luthard 0. Gjerde Scholarship*-Awarded annually to juniors or seniors
who are declared pre-seminary or pre-medicine students or to students mapring in
social work or a related field of Christian service. Awards are based upon academic
excellence and predicated upon Rev. Luthard Gjerde's commitment to the Gospel
of Jesus Christ as central to the ministry of healing and wholeness. Established in
1989by Mrs. Sophia Gjerde, family and friends in memory of Rev. Luthard 0.
Gjerde, Augsburg College (3
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The Elias P. Harbo Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a student(s) in
the junior or senior class who is preparing for the ministry, with preference given to
those studying history, including church history. Established in 1991by the family
to honor the memory of Elias P. Harbo, a graduate of Augsburg College (1886) and
Augsburg Seminary (1889), the first President of the Lutheran Free Church, and
later Professor of Systematic Theology at Augsburg Seminary, 1909-1927.
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship*- Awarded on the basis of need, character
and interest in Christian service. Established in 1957by Iver Iverson.
The Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial Scholarship-Awarded annually to one or
more students of any class who demonstratepotential and financial need, with
preference for those who are preparing for a religious service vocation. Established
in 1985by Kenneth and Vera Nelson in memory of their pastor, The Rev. Arnold J.
Melom, a 1947 graduate of Augsburg College.
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship*-One or more scholarships are
awarded annually on the basis of scholarship, service and devotion to the Christian
faith. Established in 1975by the family and Augsburg College in memory of Gerda
Mortensen for five decades of service to Christian higher education at Augsburg
College.
Onesimus Scholarship*-Awarded periodically to students preparing for the
Christian ministry. Established in 1962by Mr. and Mrs. James Helleckson.
Johan H. 0. Rodvik Memorial Scholarship*-One or more scholarships are
awarded annuallyto Augsburg students preparing for a professional career in
Christian service. Established in 1976 by Mr. and Mrs. Luther H. Rodvik in memory
of Johan J. 0.Rodvik and his deep personal dedication to his calling as a minister,
as well as his scholarly research and pioneering thought concerning the Apostle
Paul's traditionally misunderstood attitude toward the question of equal rights and
equal status for women.
The Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded on the basis of need,
scholarship and interest in Christian service. Established in 1958to honor the Rev.
Olaf Rogne, business administrator of the College, 1940-1952.
The Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren Scholarship*-One or more scholarships are awarded annually to a junior or senior preparing for a full-time vocation
in the church.Established in 1980 by their children, families and friends to honor
the lifelong devotion that the Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Sateren gave to the church,
Augsburg College, and Augsburg Seminary over a period of 60 years.
Morris G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes Missionary ScholarshipFund* -Awarded
annually to a junior or senior student preparing for service as a missionary through
the World Mission Department of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Established in 1969 by the Rev. and Mrs. Morris G. C. Vaagenes.
The Johan L Weltzin Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to upper
division Lutheran students. Awards are based upon academic performance and
financial need, with preference given to students who would like to serve in foreign
missions. Established in 1987 by Pastor H. Alfred Weltzin ('411, Viroqua, Wisc., and
Pastor TheodoreJ. Weltzin ('37), Watford City, N.D., in memory of their brother,
Johan L. Weltzin ('73).
Scandinavian Studies
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarship*-Awarded annually to an upper class
studenfds)with academic ability, in the pursuit of a degree with concentrationin
Scandinavianlanguages, literature, history and/or culture. Established in 1983 by
their children and their families and friends to honor Iver and Myrtle Olson on the
occasion of their golden wedding anniversary.
Social Work
Stem Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Social Work Students* -Awarded
annually to one or more minority social work students, based upon the student's
potential and financial need, with preference given to those who are preparing for
professional careers in social work Established in 1985 by Dr. Paul and Mrs. Lorene
Steen, as representatives of the Steen Family.
The Lisa M. Weeding Memorial Scholarship-Awarded annually to a female
junior or senior social work student, based upon financial need and suitable
academic accomplishment. Established in 1989 in memory of Lisa M. Weeding
('871, by her parents, Donald and Marilyn Weeding, family and friends.
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize*- Awarded annually to a student in the general
field of Christian sociology. Established in 1936 by members of his family to honor
the memory of Professor Adolph Paulson, who taught social science at Augsburg
from 193W35.
SpeechlCommunicationrrheatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship*-Awarded
talent, scholarship and theatre participation.
to a senior student based on
The Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama ) -Awarded annually to new incoming
freshmen students who will participate in one of the performing arts groups. Up to
seven scholarshipswill be awarded. Faculty will base their awards upon applications and auditions. Deadline for application is February 15of each year.
The Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre Arts/Religion Scholarship*-Awarded
annually to a junior or senior majoring in Theatre Arts, Communication or Religion,
based upon academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to
students involved in drama who are preparing for a career in religious senrice.
Established in 1989by her daughter, Carolyn Canfield, family and friends in
memory of Dr. Esther J. Olson, Professor of Drama at Augsburg College.
'Indicates e n d o d scholarships
Experiences in the classroom are an important part college llife, but
learning and development also occur in formal and infomral activities
@the College and the metropolitan area. Whetherstudents are residents m commuters, the climatefor learning and living at Augsburg
will add dirnensiun to their education.
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as
academic and social growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in
the opportunitieswe encourage and provide for students to explore their
own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different
religious and cultural backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a
similar diversity and richness of tradition. Bible studies, fellowship groups,
outreach teams, planning committees, retreats, peace and justice forums,
concerts and plays are examples of the wide variety of activities on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where
students, faculty and staff gather each day to give thank. and hear the
Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and musicians. Each Wednesday night students gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays, Trinity
Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and discover the gifts that God has given them. As a college of
the church, we encourage students to form values guided by our Christian
heritage, which will be the basis for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The College Pastor has an office in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center and is
available for spiritual guidance, counseling. support or information.
Through student government, students secure a closer relationship with
and better understanding of the administration and faculty, and provide
input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student government
also sponsors and directs student activities, protects student rights and
provides the means for discussions and action on all issues pertaining to
student life at Augsburg.
Student government is orgaruzed into the executive branch, the legislative
branch and the judicial branch. Elections are held in the spring for the next
year. Freshmen elect their representatives in the fall of their first year. Many
kinds of involvement are possible -program planning, writing editing or
service opportunities. If you want to get involved, contact the President or
Vice Fresident of the Student Body in their officesin the Christensen Center.
Throughout the year, a variety of social and cultural activities takes place on
campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These activities include dances, special
dinners, theme events, name entertainment and visiting personalitiesin
various fields.
The Christensen Center is the focus of leisure-time activity on campus.
Officesfor the College newspaper, the Augsburg Echo, and the yearbook,
the Augsburgian, are on the lower level. Many of the clubs that unite
classroom or non-classroom related interests meet in the Center. KCMR,a
studentaperated non-profit radio station senring the needs of Augsburg
and the surrounding Cedar-Riverside community, is located in Umess
Tower.
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In
addition to appearing on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir,
Concert Band and Orchestra perform on national and international tours.
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Affiliation: Augsburg College is a four-year Liberal Arts
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Accreditation: Augsburg College is fully accredited by the
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE
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Affiliation: Augsburg College is a four-year Liberal Arts
College affiliated with The American Lutheran Church. The
College offers a broad education in a Christian environment.
Accreditation: Augsburg College is fully accredited by the
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools,
the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (secondary), the American Chemical Society, and
the American Association of University Women.
Memberships: Augsburg College holds membership also in the
American Council on Education, the Association of American
Colleges, the National Lutheran Educational Conference, tlie
Association of Minnesota Colleges, thc Minnesota Private
College Council and the Association of Protestant Colleges and
Universities.
Courses of Study: Augsburg College offers a Liberal Arts
education with courses leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree
offered in 26 major fields of study. Sluclents are prepared for
teaching, business administration, social warlc, medical
technology, secretarial work, parish work, and missions.
Students may prepare for Eurtl~er study in the fields of
engineering, theology, dentistry, medicine, nursing, and law,
and for graduate study in various fields,
Lacation: Augsburg College is located along Interstate
Highway NO.94, just 20 hloclcs from the downtown loop area
of Minneapolis. Students have easy access to libraries,
museums and art collections. They also have the opportunity
to attend lectures, musical programs and other cultural
activities in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Setting: The eleven-acre Augsburg campus is located in the
heart of Minneapolis and is adjacent to the University of
Minnesota West Bank campus and two of the city's largest
hospitals. In this urban setting, Augsburg students prepare for
careers in our increasingly urban society. A friendly
atmosphere prevails on the Augsburg campus. Students
participate in all phases of campus community life under the
direction of a capable, well-prepared faculty.
Development: A comprehensive development program is in
operation which will, over the years, add additional land and
buildings to the Augsburg College campus.
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Feb. 2 (Wed., 7:45 a.m.) . . . . . . Classes begin
Feb. 2 (Wed.) . . . . . . . . . Late registration fee
April 1 (Fri.) . . . . . End first half of Semester
Feb. 1 (Tues.)
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June 5 (Sun.) .......... Baccalaureate service
June 5 (Sun.)
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historical sketch
Augsburg was begun as a seminary in
1869, at Marshall, Wisconsin. It was the
first theological school founded by
Norwegian Lutherans in America. Through
an arrangement with a private institution
known as Marshall Academy, the
Seminary was at first housed in the
academy building. Students who needed
further preparation in academic subjects
were to obtain this in the academy. In the
autumn of 1872 Augsburg Seminary was
removed to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where
a building had been erected for its use. In
the same year the school was incor~orated
under theVlawsof Minnesota. Its Gm was
to train ministers for the Lutheran
congregations which were being organized
in growing numbers in the pioneer
settlements that were spreading rapidly
over the Northwest.
The College was established when it
became evident that in order to get
students who were adequately prepared for
theological study a college department was
needed. In 1874 a curriculum was planned
which provided for one year of preparatory
studies and four years of college work
along two lines, a classical course to
prepare students for theology, and a
scientific course to prepare for other
professions. The first college students were
enrolled in 1874 and the first class was
graduated in 1879.
In 1900 a high school course covering
three years was established which in 1910
was expanded t o a standard four-year
course. This was discontinued in 1933. In
the years 1916-1919 the college course was
thoroughly revised. As a result of this
and of subsequent growth, the earlier
classical course was greatly modified and
supplemented by social and scientific
studies and a more general emphasis upon
the study of the humanities. In recent years
there has been continuous study and
modification of the curriculum including
G E NERAL
INFORMATIOR
the introduction of a number of new majors to meet the
developing needs of the students. The divisional organization
was adopted in 1945. At the present time 26 majors are
offered.
Coeducation was introduced in the College in 1922.
In February, 1963, with the merger of the Lutheran Free
Church into The American Lutheran Church, Augsburg College
became affiliated with the latter church body. At the close
of its ninety-third academic year, in the spring of 1963,
Augsburg Theological Seminary merged with Luther
Theological Seminary, St. Paul, one of the seminaries of the
merged church.
Seven presidents have served Augsburg during the course
of its history:
Augiisl Weenaas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1869-1876
Georg Sverdrup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1876-1907
1907-1911
Sven O f t e d a l - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1911-1937
George Sverdrup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H. N. Hendrickson (Acting) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1937-1938
Bernhard Christensen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1938-1 962
Leif S. Harbo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1962-1963
Oscar A. Anderson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1963-Present
aims and objectives
IJ Augsburg College is a Christian liberal arts college of The
American Lutheran Church. The faculty and the Board of
Regents of the college affirm the following as their understanding of the aims, philosophy, objectives and character
of this institution.
Ultimate Aims
To contribute t o the true good of human life and society.
To contribute to the building of free and living congregations in the community of the Christian Church.
Basic Philosophy
The Christian message concerning the redemptive act d
God in Christ constitutes the greatest potential for good in
human life and society; but this potential is realized only
insofar as it is actualized in the minds and hearts of individuals.
The redemption of the mind constitutes the unique educational task laid upon the Christian Church; in seeking t o
relate all learning to the truth of the Christian faith, the
Christian college performs its greatest service both to the
Church and to society.
Where there is an atmosphere of free and honest inquiry, truth
has the overwhelming advantage; the Christian college, therefore, pursues its purposes not by indoctrination or coercion,
but by inviting teachers and students to join in a common
search for truth and in a common attempt to see all truth
in relation to ultimate Truth.
Primary Objectives
To attract to the college students of high ability and genuine
religious concern who can reap the maximum benefit from a
program of Christian higher education.
To provide a campus setting that is conducive to the spiritual,
mental, moral and physical well-being of its students.
To stimulate its students' intellectual interest, and to assist
them to develop the habits and skills necessary for sound
academic work.
To acquaint its students with the spiritual, cultural and intellectual riches of mankind, both for the sake of the enrichment
of their own lives and, through them, for the enrichment of
their homes and communities.
To lead its students to a deeper understanding and experience
of the Christian Gospel in its relation to every area of life
and learning.
To aid its students in discovering and clarifying their peculiar
aptitudes and interests, and to provide training and counsel
that will assist them in preparing for a life work appropriate
thereto.
F
To aid its students in the development of Christian attitudes
and Christian qualities of character; and to encourage each
student to look upon his life as a Christian vocation, and an
opportunity for service to God and man.
Distinctive Character
Augsburg College is a Christian community of life and learning.
As a Christian academic community, Augsburg seeks that
high level of excellence which is appropriate to such a community.
Augsburg treasures its religious and cultural heritage as an
institution founded by Lutheran immigrants from Norway who
sought to play a creative role in American life and society,
and seeks to preserve the enduring values of this heritage in
the life of the college community today.
the alumni association
The Augsburg Alumni Association has as its goal to enable
graduates and former students to maintain effective contact
and cooperation with one another and with their Alma Mater.
The annual meeting is held a t Commencement time each year.
Local Augsburg clubs are promoted. The affairs of the Association are under the leadership of the Board of Directors.
The Alumni Office is located in the Art Building on Riverside
Avenue.
the physical plant
Instructional facilities and student housing at Augsburg
are conveniently located in relation to each other.
Old Main, erected in 1900, contains a large number of
classrooms and offices.
Science Hall, erected in 1948-49, includes the general administration offices; well-equipped laboratories for chemistry,
physics, biology and home economics; the bookstore; a
medium-sized auditorium; and several classrooms and faculty
offices. A Tower Prayer Chapel is located on the fourth floor.
The Lisa Odland Observatory, on the roof of Science Hall, was
completed in the summer of 1960.
The George Sverdrup Library, named in honor of Augsburg's
fourth president, was erected and dedicated in 1955. Adjacent
to Science Hall and of similar contemporary architectural design, it contains spacious reading rooms, seminars, work rooms,
a visual-education center, the Augsburg Archives, classrooms,
and a number of faculty offices. There is stack space for approximately 100,000 volumes.
Si Melby Hall, the new auditorium-gymnasium, was completed
in 1961. This building, named in honor of Professor J. S. Melby,
dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach and head of
the Christianity department, provides excellent facilities for
the health and physical education program, intercollegiate
athletics, chapel services and general auditorium purposes.
The Music Hall was acquired by purchase in 1947 and has been
remodeled to serve the needs of the music department.
The Speech and Drama Building was acquired in 1959 and remodeled to make an extremely functional building for dramatic
and other speech activities.
The Art Building was acquired in 1963 and remodeled to
provide excellent space for the art program. It has one large
classroom and studio and laboratory facilities for drawing,
painting, and sculpture in the rooms on the ground and first
floor. The second floor of the building houses the Development
Offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memoriol Hall
Gerda Mortensen Hall
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall, erected in 1938, is a dormitory affording living quarters for about 130 men. On the ground
floor of this building is the college cafeteria and dining hall.
Gerda Mortensen Hall, erected in 1955, provides housing for
about 175 women students, as well as apartments for the
resident head and her assistant. The dormitory incorporates
the former Sivertsen Hall, remodeled as a wing of the larger
dormitory.
Miriam, Edda, Epsilon, Kappa, Omega, Sigma, Iota, Lambda,
Omicron, Zeta, and Theta are small dormitory houses, each
accommodating from 8 to 20 women students.
The President's Home, an attractive colonial residence, is
located on the West River Road.
A large number of dwellings have also been acquired in recent
years in the expanded campus area, and are in use for faculty,
staff, men students, and married student housing.
the archives
The Augsburg Archives seeks to gather and make available
for use documents, books, and other articles of historical value.
The George Sverdrup Library provides adequate, fire-prod
quarters for the archives. Here are found a large collection of
periodicals, manuscripts, letters, and pictures, affording
extensive resources for scholarly research.
library facilities
The beautiful and spacious George Sverdrup Library
provides a central study-workshop for both faculty and
students. It contains about 50,000 volumes, exclusive of
pamphlets, and is adding approximately 5000 new volumes
each year. Students and faculty working in either of the two
large reading rooms find the atmosphere conducive to quiet
study and research materials close at hand. All books are
kept on open shelves. Reference service, provided by an able
and well-trained staff, is available to students.
Special collections have been developed in the Music Library,
the Chemistry Library, the Curriculum and Library Science
Libraries, and in the Audio-Visual Center. Additional
conveniences include conference rooms for larger groups or
small classes. A typing corner is provided in the first floor
reading room.
The library subscribes to about 410 of the best periodicals
dealing with a large variety of subjects, as well as a number
of serials devoted to the interests of special fields. Current
issues are displayed in a pleasant browsing area.
The library plays an active role in promoting general reading,
presenting regular book displays, and sponsoring monthly
book discussions for faculty, staff, and students.
In the Twin City area are other libraries which make their
holdings available to Augsburg students, notably, the St. Paul
and Minneapolis publi,c libraries, the latter of which issues
library cards to out-of-town students for each school year.
natural science laboratories
The laboratories of the Natural Sciences are located in the
Science Hall. Three laboratories and storeroom and office
space for Biology are located on the second floor; three larger
laboratories and two special research laboratories for
Chemistry and two laboratories for Physics are located on the
third and fourth floors. A chemistry library is located near
the research facilities. Storerooms and faculty offices are also
located here.
P.' I
A considerable part of the income on
which Augsburg operates is derived from
endowment and from gifts. Therefore, the
fees charged the student do not constitute
the whole cost of his education, for he
enjoys the benefits of the gifts of those
who believe in and support the work of
the school.
guaranteed tuition plan
In order to assist students and parents
in planning ahead for tuition payments,
which are the major item of college
expense, Augsburg College offers a
Guaranteed Tuition Plan that fixes the
tuition cost for four years of college.
Freshmen enrolling in the fall of 1964,
who sign up for the plan, will have
their tuition cost guaranteed for eight
consecutive semesters a t a total cost of
$3,825 (average cost is $956.25 per year)
as follows:
The larger charges in the first two years
build up a reserve available for the last
two years. If the student on this plan
voluntarily withdraws, he loses his reserve.
If he is asked to withdraw, his reserve
will be refunded.
Those who do not elect t o sign up for the
Guaranteed Tuition Plan will be enrolled
in the fall of 1964 a t a tuition charge of
$450 per semester and at whatever level
the fee is set in subsequent years.
FINANCIAL
general expenses per semester *
Regular
Tuition Plan
Tuition (includes Student Activity
$450.00
Fee of $1 1.00)
7.50
Student Union Fee
1.00
Lo'cker (Optional)
Guaranteed
Tuition Plan
$500.00
7.50
1.00
TOTAL GENERAL EXPENSES
PER SEMESTER
$458.50
$508.50
Books are estimated a t $25.00 to $40.00 per semester
Students registered for more than the maximum number of
credits (17) are charged a t the rate of $20.00 for each additional credit per semester.
Special students will pay a t the rate of $38.00 per credit up
t o 11 credits. Those who register for 12 or more credits pay
the regular tuition charge.
room and board expenses
per semester"
WOMEN
Min.
Max.
$125.00 $130.00
150.00
125.00
1.OO
1.00
MEN
Min.
Max.
$120.00
$120.00
175.00
225.00
1.00
1.OO
Room
Board *
Key Deposit
(refundable)
Breakage Deposit
-0-015.00
15.00
(refundable)
TOTAL ROOM & BOARD
PER SEMESTER $251.00 $281.00 $311.00 $361.00
*Women students in residence are required to buy and use
a minimum of $125.00 meal book coupoils per semester, men
students $175.00.
music fees per semester "
Private lessons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $40.00
8.00
Piano studio rental (one hour per day)
20.00
Organ rental (one hour per day) .- - - - - - - - - - - Voice studio rental (one hour per day) - . - - - . . 8.00
*
Subject t o change
special fees"
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Application fee -,
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,
,
,
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- - - - ,, - - - - - $10.00
Late registration fee per day (after classes begin) - - 1.00
Change of registration after the beginning of the second
week of classes ,,,,,,,,,,,- ,-,
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- - - -- - - -- - - - 2.00
Placement fee ,-,
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,
,
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5.00
Graduation fee -,--,-,,,,-,,,,,,,,~-,10.00
------,Final examinations taken a t another hour than the one
,
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scheduled ,,,,-,
Examination making up an incomplete or a condition - 5.00
Transcript of credits (after first one which is free) - 1.00
Student teaching
20.00
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Choir tour (minimum) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10.00
Band tour (minimum) , - , - , - - - - - , , - - - -10.00
------Camprehensive examination, per credit, for students enrolled ,- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5.00
Comprehensive examination, per credit, for students
10.00
not currently enrolled ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-,,,,,,,-,
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estimated expenses per semester "*
MEN
WOMEN
Min.
Max.
OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS
$458.50
General expenses
$508.50
Special, music, books 25.00
100.00
$608.50
TOTAL
$483.50
Min.
Max.
$458.50
25.00
$483.50
$508.50
100.00
$608.50
RESIDENT STUDENTS
$458.50
General expenses
Room & Board
251.00
Special, music, books 25.00
TOTAL
$734.50
$458.50
311.00
25.00
$794.50
$508.50
361.00
100.00
$969.50
$508.50
281.00
100.00
$889.50
* * These estimates do not include transportation, clothing, or
personal expenses.
refunds
Tuition, fees, and room charges for a student cancelling his
registration before the middle of any semester will be charged
a t the rate of 2 per cent per day, except for application and
special fees, which are not refundable. There is no fee refund
after the middle of the semester. If a student is required to
enter the Armed Forces, a full refund is made of tuition.
V u b j e c t to change
payment of accounts
Student accounts are due in full a t the time of registration in
September and February. Parents may deposit money in
advance a t the College, or the student may make the payment
when he registers. Checks must be made out to Augsburg College and forwarded directly to the Treasurer's office. For
cash payments a receipt must be obtained from the Treasurer's
office at the time of payment.
Recognizing that payment of fees in full a t registration poses
a financial problem in some cases, the College has instituted
the following payment plans:
DATE PAYMENT DUE
n
OFF-CAMPUS
RESIDENT
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
Guaranteed
Guaranteed
Tuition
Regular Tuition
Regular
Tuition
Plan
Tuition
Plan
or before registration $300.00 $325.00 $525.00 $550.00
125.00 135.00
95.00
Due October 15th
85.00
95.00
125.00 135.00
Due November 15th
85.00
135.00
125.00
95.00
Due December 15th
85.00
125.00 135.00
95.00
Due January 15th
85.00
125.00 135.00
95.00
Due February 15th
85.00
125.00 135.00
95.00
Due March 15th
85.00
135.00
125.00
95.00
Due April 15th
85.00
Due May 15th
Balance Balance Balance Balance
In addition, other arrangements may be made with the Treasurer's office. A carrying charge of $2.00 a month is added for
the payment-plan service. Unless prior arrangement is made,
an additional $1.00 is added for each month that payment is
late.
financia 1 assistance
Financial aids in the form of loan funds, scholarships, grantsin-aid, and employment assistance are available a t Augsburg.
Students must complete an application form and meet certain
requirements to qualify for financial aids. The college gives
assistance t o students in securing work both on and off the
campus.
loan funds
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Several loan funds have been established to assist students
in working out their financial problems. Loans may be
arranged a t a reasonable rate of interest for various periods
of time.
The General Student Loan Fund, established through the gifts
of many individual donors, is chiefly maintained by contributions from the Augsburg College Women's Club.
The Olaf Rogne Fund, established in 1954, extends assistance
t o students preparing for theological study.
The Charles and Nora Crouch Student Loan Fund, established
in 1954, extends assistance t o members of all classes.
The Senior Loan Fund, established by the class of 1955, is
available t o selected graduating seniors.
The John and Anna Jorgine Gregory Theological Student Loan
Fund is available to students who are preparing for the
ministry.
The Student Aid Fund of the Zion Lutheran Hour, established
by the Zion Lutheran Church of Minot, North Dakota, likewise extends loans to students preparing for the ministry.
National Defense Student Loans, established by the National
Defense Education Act of 1958, are available t o students
capable of maintaining good standing in their chosen course of
study. Special consideration is given to those students who
express a desire to teach in elementary or secondary schools
and t o those whose academic background indicates a superior
capacity for preparation in science, mathematics, engineering
or modern foreign languages.
United Student Aid Funds is a program of endorsing loans
made by local banks to college students requiring financial
assistance. A grant to the College by the Gamble and Skogmo
Foundations provided the funds t o establish the initial
reserves required.
Arrangements for the loans are made through a conference
with the Dean of Students, chairman of a faculty committee
on student loans. In addition to arranging loans, the committee
counsels students on financial matters with the objective in
mind of helping the student work out a satisfactory plan for
his finances.
scholarships and prizes
Fifty Freshman Scholarships of varying amounts are available to outstanding high school graduates. Some of these
scholarships are renewable provided the student's scholastic
record is 2.0 or better.
A limited number of Tuition Scholarships is awarded to outstanding high school graduates. Students who rank in the
upper five per cent of their high school class, perform well on
scholastic aptitude tests, and can show good character references are eligible for consideration. These scholarships are
renewable if the student maintains a 2.25 scholastic average.
Departmental Scholarships of variable amounts are awarded
each year to students who are highly recommended by the
chairman of their major department. These scholarships are
renewable if the student maintains a scholastic average of 1.75
or better.
Upper-class Scholarships of $300 are awarded each year to
selected students with an honor point ratio of 2.4 or better
who apply to the Student Personnel Committee.
Augsburg awards Foreign Student Scholarships each year
to deserving students from other countries. These scholarships
may be awarded in amounts up to the equivalent of full
tuition.
The American Indian Scholarshir, was established in 1955 by
Spring Lake Park Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. It is a
scholarship of $200 to be applied on tuition at Augsburg
College. It is to be awarded to an American Indian student
selected on the basis of scholarship and economic need.
The Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship was established in
1953 in memory of Henry P. Opseth, former head of the
Music Department and director of the Augsburg College Choir.
It is awarded annually to a sophomore or junior student of
outstanding promise or achievement in the field of music.
The Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship in memory of Marilyn
Yvonne Solberg, a member of the Augsburg College Choir from
1950 until the time of her death in 1953, was established in
1955 by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Iver Solberg and her
brother, Dorvall. I t is awarded to an Augsburg student who
has music as a major or minor and who shows outstanding
promise or. achicwement in the art of singing.
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The George Sverdrup Graduate Fellowship was established by
the Board of Trustees of Augsburg in 1947 to honor the
memory of George Sverdrup, President of Augsburg from 1911
to 1937. It is awarded annually to an Augsburg graduate of
outstanding character and ability who plans to prepare further
for the vocation of teaching. The amount of the Fellowship is
five hundred dollars.
The Keith E. Hoffman Memorial SchoIarship was established
in 1945 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Hoffman of Minneapolis
in n ~ e ~ n o rof
y their son who gave his life in the conquest of
Okinawa. Tlie scholarship is awarded annually to a student
selected an the basis of academic achievement, personal character, and ability in the field of athletics.
Two Lutheran Brotherhood Scholarships of $300 each are provided by the Lutheran Brotl?erl~oodLife Insurance Society
and awarded each fall to outstanding Lutheran college seniors.
The students arc selected by the college in the spring of the
junior year on the basis of religious leadership and scholastic
standing.
The Augsburg College Women's Club Scholarship awards,
totaling $400, are granted each year to two or more students
of outstanding character and excellent scholarship.
The Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize, from a fund established
by members of the Paulson family in memory of Professor
Adolph Paulson who taught Social Science at Augsburg from
1930 to 1935, is awarded annually to a college student for
the best essay written on an assigned subject in the field of
Christian Sociology. The amount of the prize is $50.
The Iver and Marie Iversen Scholarship was established in
1957 through a grant from Mr. Iver Iversen of Brooklyn, New
York. It is awarded annually to a student in the College.
The award, in the amount of $250, is made on the basis of
need, scholarship, and interest in Christian service.
The Reverend Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarships were established in 1958 by two anonymous donors to honor the memory
of Reverend Olaf Rogne, business administrator of the college
from 1940 to 1952. Three awards of $500 each are made annually to selected students preparing for Christian service.
The Carl Fosse Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was established in 1960 by the department of chemistry to honor the
memory of Carl Fosse, professor of chemistry at Augsburg
from 1921 to 1942. The annual award is made to a student
whose academic record indicates promise of achievement in
the field of chemistry.
The Manlvald Aldre Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was
established in 1960 by friends and the department of chemistry
to honor the memory of Manivald Aldre, assistant professor
of chemistry at Augsburg from 1949 ta 1958,The annual award
is made to a student whose academic record indicates promise
of achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Dr. W. M. Sandstrom Chemistry Scholarship was established in 1963 by a gift from Dr. Sandstrom, retired professor
of biochemistry a t the University of Minnesota. The annual
award is made to a student whose academic background
indicates promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Walter E. Thwaite, Jr., Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
was established in 1963. This annual award is made to a
student whose academic background indicates promising
achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Walter Gordon Schnell Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
was established by friends and the department of chemistry
in 1960 to honor the memory of Walter Gordon Schnell, a
student of -hemistry at Augsburg until the time of his death
in January 960. The annual award is made to a student whose
academic background indicates promise of achievement in
the field of chemistry.
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The Dr. Frederick C. and Laura E. Mortensen Chemistry
Scholarship was established in 1961 by the chemistry staff.
The award is made annually to a chemistry student whose
record indicates promise in the field of chemistry.
The Magnus A. Kleven Family Scholarship was established in
1956 by members of the family to honor their parents. The
scholarship is awarded annually to a student on the basis of
academic achievement, personal character and promise of
achievement in the field of physical education.
The Professor P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship was
established in 1959 by friends to honor the memory of P. A.
Sveeggen, professor of English a t Augsburg from 1915 to
1952. The award of variable amount is made annually to an
outstanding student in the field of English.
Alumni Achievement Scholarships are awarded to outstanding
students in the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes for
use the following academic year. The scholarship fund, which
is equivalent to three half-tuition scholarships, is awarded on
the basis of previous academic performance. No award will
be in excess of financial need.
The Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarships were established in 1961 by Mrs. Alma Jensen Dickerson, a member of
the Augsburg faculty from 1943 to 1954. One or more scholarships are awarded annually to able and deserving junior or
senior students.
The Carl W. Landahl Scholarship was established by the family
and friends in memory of Professor Carl W. Landahl, a
member of the Augsburg Music Faculty from 1952 until his
death in 1961. It is awarded annually to a student on the basis
of achievement in the field of music.
The Onesimus Scholarship, established in 1962 by Mr. and
Mrs. James Helleckson, is awarded annually in the amount
of $300 to an Augsburg student or graduate who is preparing
for service in the Christian ministry.
The Thorvald Olsen Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship Fund
was established in 1960 by gifts from the Burntvedt family
and through a church-wide offering, to honor the memory of
Dr. T. 0. Burntvedt who was President of the Lutheran Free
Church from 1930 to 1958. One or more scholarships are
awarded annually to a student or students in the senior class
who are preparing for the ministry.
The Celia Fredrickson Scholarship consists of the income from
a fund of one thousand dollars. It is awarded annually to an
Augsburg student from the Sharon Lutheran congregation a t
Lamberton, Minnesota.
The Quanbeck Scholarship Fund was established in 1963 by
a bequest of John