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**")**This document was submitted to the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) prior to
its accreditation visit on our campus, October 18-20, 2022. Because Southern Adventist
University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS),
AAA makes provision for a more focused self-study utilizing the abbreviated “Form
B” standards and criteria. Because AAA allows for this abbreviated self-study for
regionally accredited colleges and universities, the AAA accreditation visit complements
the recent SACS visit by focusing primarily on those elements that make Southern a
uniquely Seventh-day Adventist institution. The document is in PDF file format (PDF
file requires Adobe PDF Reader).
**Employment Handbook and Policies and Procedures Manual** **(PDF)** can be found on the Human Resources website: 
This handbook is provided to help adjunct faculty members understand university and
school/department expectations.
") is the way Southern Adventist University evaluates educational effectiveness, in
part, by utilizing an external inventory. Follow the link to their website to find
out the kinds of things that NSSE measures.   information is available.
is a test to assess the quality of instruction and student learning in general education.
This test measures student achievement in critical thinking, reading, writing, and
mathematics.
**** lists Southern Adventist University's committee membership for past and current school
years.
Students' Privacy Rights
") is the governmental website that provides information regarding students' rights.
 at Southern Adventist University has applied the legal guidelines in much the same
way for decades and is published by the Office of Records & Advisement.
 is a PDF that identifies which student information Southern Adventist University
automatically makes available to which parties.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is one of the important values that enable us to function as a university.
The spirit of honest inquiry requires that students and faculty members properly cite
the sources used in studies and writing. It is important for us to be able to trust
each other as we learn from each other's presentations, written work, and visual communication
in order to keep the teaching/learning enterprise functioning well.
Academic honesty is even more critical at a university that offers a Christian education.
Respect for other individuals' work means that we will give them proper credit for
their thoughts and expressions whenever used as a resource for our own projects and
communications.
 and course syllabi should be studied by each student to ensure they understand the
meaning and application of academic honesty.
**** is a company Southern Adventist University contracts with that provides resources
for students and a service for professors who may need to verify the academic integrity
with which papers or projects have been prepared and submitted.
In the fall 2008 term, Student Association leadership surveyed Southern Adventist
students and faculty on matters related to academic integrity using an integrity survey
developed by Don McCabe of Rutgers University and initially released from the Center
for Academic Integrity at Duke University. The Center has since moved to . These data and results of national administrations of the survey are found in the
files below:
1.  (Undergraduate)
2.  (Undergraduate)
3. 
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5.  (Undergraduate)
6. 
These data were presented, in part, to faculty at the March 30, 2009 faculty meeting
by Doug Baasch, Student Association President, and Dr. Robert Young.
The surveys objectively assess student and faculty attitudes regarding the importance
of and practices related to academic integrity at Southern Adventist. The national
nature of the survey provides an opportunity to compare attitudes and practices at
Southern Adventist with those at other participating colleges and universities. And
finally, these results lay the foundation for more focused attention on matters of
academic integrity and thereby provide the means to engage faculty members and students
in committing to integrity as a “fundamental value of teaching, learning, and scholarship
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Governance Flow Chart
To accomplish the mission of Southern Adventist University, the Board, administration,
faculty and others work interdependently under a shared-governance model. Shared governance
is a shared process of decision-making under the delegated authority of the President.
Under this model, the Board delegates responsibility for institutional operations
to the President, who in turn delegates responsibility to other administrators and
to the faculty. The extent of that delegation is defined and approved by the Board.
The primary role of the faculty is to facilitate the academic success of our students
and the University. The primary role of the administration is to nurture the institution’s
mission-based ethos and direct the planning and management of University resources.
These two roles are inextricably linked, and as such the partnership between faculty
and administration, under the leadership of the President, must be both dynamic and
well-defined in order to succeed.
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# Office of Ministry and Missions
* Office of Ministry and Missions
### Let's Walk with Jesus
Students often feel overwhelmed navigating major transitions in college. We walk alongside
them to develop their faith so they may pursue God’s purpose for their lives.
### Be transformed
We provide an exceptional spiritual environment that empowers each student to:
## Find Your Identity in Jesus
LifeGroups, Overflow, & more!
## Belong in Faith Community
## Embrace Your Calling
Local & global service options
## Go Wherever God Leads
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# LifeGroups
* LifeGroups
### You belong
With all that you've got going on, why join a LifeGroup? What will it benefit you?
These are the stories of students who found meaningful belonging, beheld God personally
and intimately, and became empowered as disciple-makers of Jesus Christ.
### "I experienced belonging."
97%
Survey of 2023-2024 participants
### "I experienced God personally."
96%
### "I had a positive experience."
99%
Find belonging in any one of 80 student-led small groups meeting for one hour weekly.
There are six different kinds of LifeGroups you can choose from. Or, as a faculty
or staff member, join a LifeGroup specifically designed with you in mind.
Exercise your strengths by leading a spiritually transformative small group, personalized
according to your own spiritual journey and passions. Receive step-by-step mentorship
from a LifeGroup Coach.
Do you enjoy talking about God one-on-one with others? Become a LifeGroup Coach and
spiritually invest in small group leaders to the fullest.
### Get Our Merch
We are so thankful for each of our volunteer leaders. As a sign of our appreciation,
each of our leaders will receive free merchandise! If you’ve engaged in LifeGroups
as a member and participant, remember your experience well with a signature crewneck,
t-shirt, or hat. You belong here.
| LifeGroup Merchandise |
| --- |
| Crewneck $30.00 USD T-Shirt and Hat $15.00 USD |
### Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mission of LifeGroups?
**Belong. Behold. Become.**
LifeGroups provide opportunities for students to **belong** in spiritual small group communities, to personally and intimately **behold** God, and to **become** empowered as disciple-makers of Jesus Christ.
How many enrichment credits can I receive weekly for attending LifeGroups?
Two. Students only receive two credits for attending one LifeGroup per week.
What kinds of LifeGroups are there?
1. **Activity-based****LifeGroups** pursue belonging through activities such as worship, service, mountain biking, hiking,
   and more.
2. **Bible study****LifeGroups** pursue spiritual transformation through activities such as reading a book of the
   Bible or discussing prophecy.
3. **Book-based****LifeGroups** utilize Christian books such as Captivating, Not a Fan, material by Beth Moore, etc.
   to pursue spiritual transformation through reading and discussion.
4. **Disciple-making****LifeGroups** guide their members to grow in their capacity to help their friends, family, co-workers,
   or acquaintances move toward and with Jesus.
5. **Support (non-clinical) LifeGroups** offer support to individuals navigating concerns such as the pain of losing a loved
   one, stress and anxiety, mental health, addictions (e.g. pornography), or exploring
   identity.
6. **Topical LifeGroups**pursue spiritual transformation through small group discussion on a particular topic
   or a variety of topics either pre-selected by the leader or suggested by group members.
Can I join more than one LifeGroup?
We strongly encourage you to commit to only **one** group in order to maximize your experience. This allows you to be able to build friendship
and connect more deeply with those in your LifeGroup.
What day and time do LifeGroups meet?
With over 80 LifeGroups each semester, you’ll have no problem finding a LifeGroup
that meets on a day and at a time you can commit to.
What can I expect at typical LifeGroup to look like?
While each LifeGroup looks different based on the passions and interests of its
leader, a typical LifeGroup might begin with food, mingling, and an activity before
transitioning into a discussion where everyone will have the opportunity to contribute
their thoughts, and close with meaningful prayer.
### Contact
Office Phone
tel:423.236.2441
our email
lifegroups@southern.edu
chaplain anna
annabennett@southern.edu
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-12pm