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TIGER HANDBOOK 2022-2023
The Tiger Handbook is the official university guidebook for students. It is provided to students and applicants for their general guidance only. It does not constitute a contract, either expressed or implied, and is subject to change at the university’s discretion.
ORIGIN
The Arkansas Baptist State Convention authorized Ouachita Baptist College as its higher
education institution in November, 1885. In December of that year the trustees of the
university voted to locate the institution in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Classes began in
September, 1886, and the institution has operated without interruption in the same
location since that date. On January 14, 1965, the Board of Trustees voted to change the
name from College to University.
VISION, MISSION AND VALUES STATEMENT
Vision
Ouachita Baptist University seeks to foster a love of God and a love of learning by creating
for students and other constituents dynamic growth opportunities both on campus and
throughout the world. With foresight and faithfulness, Ouachita makes a difference.
Mission
Ouachita Baptist University is a Christ-centered learning community. Embracing the
liberal arts tradition, the university prepares individuals for ongoing intellectual and
spiritual growth, lives of meaningful work and reasoned engagement with the world.
Values
Ouachita strives to be an academic community of vision, integrity and service
grounded in the following values:
Faith. We believe that life is lived most abundantly in response to the love of
God through Jesus Christ.
Scholarship. We advance excellence in teaching, learning, research and
creative expression.
Growth. We foster broad-based education, encouraging growth in intellectual,
spiritual, physical and social domains.
Character. We affirm that respect and honesty undergird responsible citizenship
and stewardship.
Community. We promote a vibrant community strengthened by diversity,
sustained by common aims and supportive relationships and committed to
leadership and service on campus and beyond.
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C O M M U N I T Y VA L U E S
As a Christian institution, Ouachita’s developing a Christian lifestyle which physical development. A wellness class
influence has a clear connection and will be evident in every segment of is required of all freshman students.
reliance on a strong campus community the student’s life. 10. Singing the alma mater, an old
grounded in our longstanding 3. Respect for scholarship, creativity and pep tune sung and played often
institutional religious identity, our Baptist achievement by fellow students and at public events.
Heritage, and our relationship with faculty members.
the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
4. Respect for the rights, feelings and
Clear expectations help the members
property of others. OUACHITA ALMA MATER
of the community live in unity and the
university has expectations for students 5. Friendliness on campus, a Ouachita, we sing thy praises
to live and act in a manner consistent characteristic noticed and appreciated Thy beauty, thy power, thy fame,
with these standards. Therefore, while by visitors to campus. Each loyal heart upraises
students are not required to profess 6. Audience etiquette. Students A cheer to thy glorious name,
personal Christian faith, making the take great pride in being a part of O-U-A-C-H-I-T-A
choice to attend Ouachita means having a Ouachita, and this pride extends Here’s good luck to Ouachita,
sympathetic appreciation for our guiding to how speakers from on or off May all her skies be gay,
biblical principles and choosing to abide campus are received. A lack of Raise a cheer for Ouachita,
by our community values. social responsibility in this area is A loud Hip, Hip, Hooray,
Since its beginning in 1886, a considered unacceptable by the O-U-A-C-H-I-T-A
number of common values have developed student body as a whole.
at Ouachita, values which are passed 7. Respect for personal appearance. Ouachita, thy sons and daughters
on like traditions from generation to Students are well dressed and well Will carry thy flag unfurled;
generation of students. These values help groomed, and this attractiveness For none can e’er surpass thee,
make Ouachita the distinctive place it is: is immediately noticeable to The Queen of the college world,
1. A love of God and a love of learning. O-U-A-C-H-I-T-A
campus visitors.
Here’s good luck to Ouachita,
2. Commitment to a Christian lifestyle. 8. Sportsmanship at athletic events. May all her skies be gay,
While students are not required to be 9. Commitment to health and wellness. Raise a cheer for Ouachita,
Baptist or to adhere to a specific set of Most students participate in either A loud Hip, Hip, Hooray,
beliefs, Ouachita actively encourages intramural or intercollegiate activities O-U-A-C-H-I-T-A
and seeks to assist all students in or in their own personal program of
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ACADE M IC SU PP ORT
SERVICES
Ouachita is committed to providing are designed to enable students to become CORE CURRICULUM
students with supplemental resources eligible for enrollment in degree programs.
Ouachita’s School of Interdisciplinary
to meet the demands of a rigorous LOCATION: LILE HALL 108
Studies offers a coherent curriculum
curriculum and to assist them with
designed to foster intellectual inquiry
academic problems which may arise. TRIO PROGRAMS and breadth of knowledge. Ideas and
The following services and programs are
TRIO Programs have been a tradition events have consequences. Insight into
designed to accomplish these two goals.
on the Ouachita campus since 1966. these consequences requires developing
Ouachita is currently host to two TRIO frameworks and skills that interconnect
ACADEMIC ADVISING Programs: Classic Upward Bound and intellectual and cultural domains within
Faculty advisers provide guidance Educational Talent Search. The Upward the context of the physical world. The
for students in selecting courses for each Bound Program and Educational Talent School of Interdisciplinary Studies CORE
semester, as well as assisting students with Search are outreach programs that seek curriculum is required to graduate.
other academic needs. to assist high school students during their To help students make the transition
freshman through senior year in their into the CORE program, the School of
TUTORIAL SERVICES endeavors to complete requirements for Interdisciplinary Studies offers tutoring
secondary education. Upon completion of for the OBU Connections course. For
Tutorial services are available and the high school requirements, students are tutoring information, call 870-245-5381.
can be arranged through the Student encouraged to enroll in a post-secondary LOCATION: LILE HALL SUITE 122
Success Center or the Academic Skills institution.
Development Program.
LOCATION: LILE HALL SUITE 122
The TRIO Programs employ college RILEY-HICKINGBOTHAM LIBRARY
students during the academic year as
The library offers materials,
mentors and tutors and during the
ACADEMIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT equipment, special areas and services to
summer as resident life counselors.
serve students.
PROGRAM LOCATION: LILE HALL SUITE 140
Materials include reference books
Certain courses have been designed and e-books for quick answers; general
for students who have demonstrated CAREER & CALLING SERVICES circulation books for more in-depth
deficiencies in essential skills. These Ouachita Career & Calling provides coverage of topics or leisure reading;
courses provide assistance for students in career counseling for all students, and periodicals (journals, magazines and
the acquisition of college level reading, freshman through senior. In addition, newspapers) and electronic databases for
mathematics, English and study skills. The the office assists students and graduates the current and retrospective information
number of hours required for graduation in finding employment opportunities. on a wide range of subjects. In addition to
is increased by the number of hours taken The office maintains reference files for these traditional materials, the library also
in this program. prospective employers, provides career offers select federal and state government
LOCATION: LILE HALL SUITE 122 information, coordinates job interview documents and manuscript collections of
sessions and maintains a current list of job religious and regional interest. The library’s
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE openings. Additional services are provided, holdings total some 850,000 items.
including resume writing, interview Equipment available for student use
PROGRAM in the library includes copy machines and
techniques and video resumes.
Ouachita offers an intensive English LOCATION: CONE-BOTTOMS 125 computers with printer access. From the
program for international students library’s website, current students may
interested in improving their reading, access the library’s electronic resources
writing and oral skills in the English when off campus.
language. These non-degree courses are
separate from the regular curriculum and
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COMPUTER LABS Special areas in the library include group study
rooms, individual study carrels, and technology-
Several computer labs are available to the student body
enhanced collaborative space. Archival and special
with hardware and software that support work in specific
collection materials are available for research purposes.
disciplines. These labs are available according to posted hours
Services include reference help for all patrons and
except when classes are being conducted in them.
interlibrary loans, through which the library offers
students access to materials in approximately 21,000
libraries worldwide.
LOCATION LAB HOURS/
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Hickingbotham Hall 106 Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Blackmon Computer Center Saturday & Sunday, Noon–11 p.m.
McClellan 201 School of Social Sciences students only.
Cole Computer Lab Must use student ID for access.
Moses-Provine 105 Open 24 hours a day
Comm. Sciences & Disorders for CMDS students only.
Mabee Fine Arts 105 Class Piano students only.
Davis Piano Lab Must use student ID for access.
Jones Science Center 218 Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm for all
Hudson Computer Lab students. After hours, School of Natural
Science students only.
Mabee Fine Arts 101 Music theory students only.
James Harrison Lab Must use student ID for access.
Jones Science Center 343 Math and CSCI students only. Must use
Math/Computer Science student ID for access.
Mabee Fine Arts 400 Music Theory/Composition majors and
MIDI Lab MIDI students only. Must use student
ID for access.
Moses-Provine 206 Graphic Design majors only.
Phelan Graphics Design Lab
Mabee Fine Arts 141 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Open to all unless in
Speer Digital Lab use for class, & class times are posted
on the door. After hours, students must
use student ID for access.
McClellan 314 Hours subject to change: schedule is
Wetherington Lab posted on the door. An attendant will be
present for assistance.
Speer Writing Lab Monday–Friday, 8 a.m–5 p.m.
ESC Faculty Lounge
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ACADE M IC E N R ICH M E NT
CARL GOODSON HONORS preparing them intellectually and each year. The program facilitates study
spiritually for graduate programs and for programs in 16 countries including
PROGRAM
careers in teaching at the college level. Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica,
The goal of the Carl Goodson During monthly meetings, professors and England, France, Indonesia, Israel, Italy,
Honors Program is to encourage students students gather for fellowship, food and Japan, Jordan, Lithuania, Morocco,
to achieve academic excellence and discussion about a range of issues related Scotland, South Africa and Spain. An
independent research skills. The Honors to the life of the mind. Once a year, an international studies minor is offered
Program provides motivated students with outside speaker joins students for an within the university curriculum.
a community of scholars to encourage off-campus retreat. These meetings and Study abroad programs have limited
them in their studies. (And graduating retreats are open to all students. availability. To apply for study abroad
from the Honors Program looks great on Outstanding Christian students with opportunities:
job and graduate school applications!) a desire to teach at the college level may 1. A student must hold a cumulative
Perks come with the Honors Program apply to become University Scholars, a 2.5 GPA prior to the study abroad
including early move-in, an honors designation which signals potential success semester.
lounge, priority registration, a mentoring in top-ranked graduate programs. The
program and travel grants. 2. A student must be in good standing
faculty sponsor for the College Society
For admission to the Carl Goodson with the university.
works closely with University Scholars
Honors Program, an incoming student through their junior and senior years, For more information contact the
must have a high school GPA of 3.5 helping them complete applications to Daniel and Betty Jo Grant Center for
or higher and an ACT score of 28 or graduate programs in the humanities, International Education in Lile Hall 108
higher. Incoming students who do not social sciences, theology and or call 870-245-5197.
meet the ACT score or high school GPA Biblical studies.
requirement, but achieve a 3.5 GPA PRESIDENT’S & DEAN’S LISTS
during their first semester at Ouachita
DANIEL AND BETTY JO GRANT Students who make a 4.000 GPA
may join the Honors Program.
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL on their semester work will be placed on
EDUCATION the President’s List. Students who make
COLLEGE SOCIETY & a 3.5000 or higher on their semester
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS The Daniel and Betty Jo Grant work will be placed on the Dean’s List.
Center for International Education offers Students placed on either list will receive a
The College Society encourages
Ouachita students the opportunity to notification of recognition.
excellence in academic work as an
study abroad during semesters or summers
expression of students’ Christian faith,
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OTH E R STU D E NT S E RVI C E S
COUNSELING SERVICES their records to other persons/agencies or by anyone other than the individual whose
if they desire the university counselor to name appears on the card. Illegal use of
Counseling services are provided by
consult with a family member or other the card will result in a $20 fine and/or
the university counselor. These services are
persons. disciplinary action.
available to students who are experiencing
Services provided are free of charge to You may also use your programmed
a broad range of personal or interpersonal
currently enrolled students. Appointments ID card to get a meal to-go from the
difficulties. Typical problems for which
may be scheduled by calling the Tiger Express located down the stairs in
students seek assistance include but are
counseling office at 870-245-5220. the Ouachita Commons entrance area.
not limited to:
Students who require assistance You may also purchase other snacks and
• Personal issues — depression, beyond the scope of the University milkshakes on a limited basis.
loneliness, anxiety, stress, sexual Counseling Services may be given a Your programmed student ID card
concerns, eating disorders, referral to a professional or agency in the can also be used on a limited basis at the
preoccupation with weight, grief, community or other recommendations. Tiger Grrrill, Sandella’s Flatbread Café
adjustment difficulties; LOCATION: EVANS STUDENT CENTER and Chick-fil-A Express located in Evans
• Interpersonal issues — roommate SUITE 135 Student Center. Selections include grilled
problems, dating relationship sandwiches, cheeseburgers, individual
difficulties, friendship/peer FOOD SERVICES pizzas and Chick-fil-A products.
disturbances; Dr. Jack’s Coffeehouse in Evans
The university food service Student Center allows you to use your
• Family issues — conflicts in family management is contracted to Sodexo
relationships, family crises, divorce; programmed ID on a limited basis to get
Services, Inc., a leading food management fresh brewed coffee.
• Other concerns — issues relating to company. All students living in university
physical or sexual abuse, alcohol or residence halls must buy a meal ticket
substance abuse. which is included in the total cost of HEALTH SERVICES
All records are confidential. “room and board.” To eat in the Ouachita First aid, health education and simple
Information disclosed by students during Commons the student must either (1) diagnosis and treatments for minor illnesses
counseling sessions remains confidential present his/her programmed ID card or by a registered nurse on campus are available
unless the student is thought to be in (2) pay for the meal. Cutting in line is a at little or no cost. Medical services for more
imminent danger of harming himself/ violation of the rights of fellow students. serious cases may be received at the Baptist
herself or is in danger of harming other All students must be properly attired Medical Center Arkadelphia or at the office
persons. Students may also give written (including shoes) when they come to the of local physicians.
authorization if they desire the release of Commons. The ID card is not to be used
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The costs for medications and The Arkadelphia Clinic for Children STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
supplies used during an illness are not and Young Adults provides the services of
The Student Financial Services office,
included in university general fees. It a physician and other health professionals
on the first floor of Cone-Bottoms Hall,
is recommended that every student be on campus. The Arkadelphia Clinic for
provides a number of services. It collects
covered by some form of health insurance. Children and Young Adults is a private
monies for all university expenses and
International students are required to clinic, and the university does not assume
maintains records of all scholarship funds.
enroll in the medical insurance policy responsibility for the actions of the clinic.
The Student Financial Services Office
before registering. Students seeking care through this clinic
will cash checks for students in amounts
All students must complete health will be billed by the Arkadelphia Clinic for
up to $50. An OBU ID card is required for
records consistent with state and Children and Young Adults for their services.
this service.
university requirements. Undergraduate The Office of Health Services is
students must show proof of two measles, located on the second level of Evans
mumps and rubella vaccinations, usually Student Center next to the Office of OUACHITA POST OFFICE
given in the form of an MMR. Ouachita Student Development. Office hours are The Ouachita Post Office, located on
Online and graduate students must 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Thursday the lower floor of Evans Student Center,
provide 1 MMR. A tetanus-diphtheria and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday. is a branch of the U.S. Postal Service;
vaccination is recommended within the therefore, U.S. mail guidelines apply.
last 10 years. In addition, a tuberculosis BOOKSTORE Official mail can be delivered on campus
screening is recommended for all students The Ouachita Bookstore, located on without postage. Other mail placed in
but is required if the student meets the the lower floor of Evans Student Center, the “on-campus” bin must meet all USPS
criteria as outlined in the Tuberculosis is the center for textbooks, supplies regulations to be delivered.
Screening Form. All international students that are requirements for particular All students are assigned a combination
must receive a tuberculosis screening upon classes, supplies, clothing and gifts with lock mailbox. Students are urged to check
arrival that is coordinated through Health Ouachita imprints. For those about to their mailboxes daily because many official
Services and the International Office. A graduate, caps and gowns, graduation university communications are sent to the
Health and Authorization Form is to be announcements and senior rings are campus box number.
completed by undergraduate students. available through the bookstore. New students receive their post office box
All documents are to be uploaded to the All students have the option of number at registration, and they may learn
student’s Info portal. charging books to their student account their post office box lock combination by
Arkansas Act 1233 of 1999 requires and then paying for them over the course going to the service window during business
all universities to notify both students of the semester via a payment plan with hours. There is no additional cost for the post
and parent of an increased risk of the Student Financial Services Office. office box. Hours of operation for window
meningococcal disease among individuals The bookstore is open Monday service are posted at the post office counter.
who live in close quarters such as students through Friday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
in college residence halls. A vaccine is It is often open on Saturdays for home
available and should be discussed with football games and other special events.
your local health provider.
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FITNESS AND WELLNESS COPY SERVICE
FACILITIES STUDENT WEB PORTAL Card-operated copy machines are
The Roy and Christine Sturgis Ouachita maintains a web based located in Evans Student Center near the
Physical Education Center is a information portal for each student. Student Development Office and in the
multipurpose facility containing an This “student web portal” is designed library. One may purchase a decreasing
Olympic-size pool, racquetball courts, for a student to log in and access his/ balance, magnetic strip card on location
classrooms, offices, the varsity basketball her personal information on file in the for $2. Additional amounts of credit may
arena and two multipurpose courts. university’s administrative computer be purchased using the same card.
Evans Student Center has a system.
Wellness Center containing televisions, Information in the portal includes WOW NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
recreational equipment for muscle current major/minor, cumulative
(WELCOME TO OUACHITA’S
toning and building and machines for hours, grade point average (GPA),
cardio-vascular stimulation. transcripts, current and pre-registered WORLD)
LOCATION: EVANS STUDENT CENTER, course enrollment, financial aid, current The WOW orientation program
SECOND LEVEL balance and pending transactions in the during the first week of the fall semester
Student Financial Services office, chapel is designed to inform new students of
attendance records and cumulative credits. the opportunities in the instructional
E-MAIL
The portal also has an easy method program, help them to adjust to campus
Each student is given his/her e-mail for contacting each department when life and help them to get a successful and
address when he/she is accepted to clarification is needed for any information satisfying start in their college experience
Ouachita. The address is [the first three displayed. The information displayed in at Ouachita. New students are divided
letters of the student’s last name][the the portal is current. into groups during the WOW orientation,
student’s ID number]@obu.edu. Your web portal account is created and student leaders take charge to orient
E-mail accounts provided by the when you apply, and you can access it the newcomer to all aspects of campus life,
university are considered an official means at info.obu.edu. For support from IT including student activities.
of communication between each student Services, visit obu.edu/its.
and the university’s employees. Ouachita
students are responsible for reading e-mail
messages sent to their Ouachita e-mail
account and for responding to these
e-mails if requested.
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SERVANT-LEADERSHIP PROGRAM • Pre-Law Society • Concert Band
The Ben M. Elrod Center for Family • Sigma Alpha Iota • Concert Choir
and Community offers a weekly class • Sigma Tau Delta • Jazz Band
led by an experienced leader. The course • Society of Physics • Marching Band
introduces students to the concept of
• Tau Beta Sigma • Musical Theatre Workshop
servant-leadership and seeks to cultivate
students’ willingness to serve and hone • Theta Alpha Kappa • Opera Workshop
their ability to lead. It seeks to motivate • Theta Alpha Phi • Ouachita Handbell Ringers
students to cultivate the heart of a servant • Ouachita Singers
and educate students regarding the Special Interest Groups
elements necessary for effective leadership. These organizations are built around • Ouachita Sounds
For more information, contact the Elrod particular interests and serve as support • Pep Band
Center at 870-245-5320. groups. They include the following: • Symphonic Band
• Astronomy Club • Tiger Steel
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS • Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Instrumental Ensembles
Ouachita Baptist University offers • Counselors & Religious Educators
a variety of clubs and organizations to (CARE) • Clarinet
meet the extracurricular needs of students. • Piano
• College Republicans • Double Reed
The following is a list of currently active • Saxophone
• Dietetics Club • Flute
student organizations on campus. • String
• International Club • Horn
Academic/Professional/ • Trumpet
• Multicultural Organization Reaching • Low Brass
Honorary Organizations Equality (MORE) • Trombone
• Percussion
These organizations recognize the • Wind
qualities of leadership, scholarship or • National Student Speech, Language
interest in a specific academic field and/ & Hearing Association (NSSLHA) STUDENT SENATE
or achievement in all academic areas. They • Ouachita Student Foundation The Student Senate at Ouachita
include the following: • Philosophy Club Baptist University exists to “provide means
• Alpha Chi • Student Senate for responsible and effective participation
in the organization of student affairs, to
• Beta Beta Beta
Religious Organizations provide activities for students, to initiate
• Beta Gamma Sigma Most religious activities come under actions, to provide the official voice
• Blue Key National Honor Fraternity the auspices of Campus Ministries, which through which student opinion may be
• Elrod Center Servant-Leadership has approximately 20 ministries that expressed, to encourage the responsible
serve the campus and wider community. participation of students in overall policy
• Kappa Delta Pi
Religious groups seeking to meet on and decision-making processes of the
• Kappa Kappa Psi campus must coordinate with the director university community and to enhance the
• Ouachita Psychological Society of Campus Ministries. Religious leaders quality and scope of education.”
• Ouachita Student Educators and speakers must be approved in The executive committee of the
Association accordance with the university policy (see: Student Senate for 2022-2023 is:
Speakers and Films, page 24). President - Kathryn Totty
• College Society
• Phi Alpha Theta Music Ensembles Internal Vice President - Izzy Baughn
• Phi Beta Lambda A variety of music groups are open to External Vice President - Caroline Derby
students, some of which require audition,
• Phi Mu Alpha and some offer academic credit (see Secretary - Brock Bivens
• Pi Gamma Mu current catalog). Music Ensembles include
• Pi Kappa Delta the following:
TIGER HANDBOOK | 9SOCIAL CLUBS American Conference and the National include basketball, flag football, soccer,
Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), softball, volleyball and water polo for both
Nine local social clubs, not affiliated
Division II. The men’s and women’s males and females as well as some co-ed
with any national organizations, select
swimming/diving teams compete in the teams. Other competitions include table
new members early in the spring semester
New South Intercollegiate Swim League. games, whiffle ball and tennis.
of each year. University policy regarding
Student athletes must comply with the All participants must understand that
rush and induction activities are in
standards and requirements set forth by there is the potential for physical injury
compliance with state law. The clubs are
the above organizations. Ouachita strives inherent in intramural sports in which
as follows:
for excellence in its athletic program. they engage. The participant will assume
Ouachita offers the following the risk of such activities and expressly
MEN’S WOMEN’S conference sports. For women: volleyball, waive all claims against Ouachita Baptist
Beta Beta Chi Delta basketball, softball, tennis, swimming/ University which they or their estate
Eta Alpha Omega Chi Mu diving, cross country, track & field, indoor has or may have for injury, damages or
Kappa Chi Gamma Phi track & field, and soccer. death arising from such activities. Each
Rho Sigma EEE For men: football, basketball, baseball, participant must declare that health
Tri Chi tennis, swimming/diving, wrestling, cross records clear them for participation in the
country, track & field, and soccer. recreational sports activity in which they
PUBLICATIONS will be engaging.
RECREATIONAL SPORTS AND Most recreational sports are played
Publications of Ouachita Baptist
according to the NIRSA (National
University, under the sponsorship of the INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS Intramural and Recreational Sports
Rogers Department of Communications, The university offers a full selection Association) guidelines.
include The Signal campus newspaper and of recreational sports activities for the
the Ouachitonian yearbook. Ouachita community, and all students are STUDENT DANCES
urged to participate. All participants must
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS be currently enrolled students or Ouachita Club- and organization-sponsored
employees. All activities are under the dances with approval from Student Life
Sports were first offered at Ouachita
supervision of the director of Recreational may be hosted on campus. Most dances
in 1892 and have been a vital part of the
Life who reports to the vice president for will be in the Tiger Den. Clubs must have
university’s rich heritage since that time.
student development. Intramural activities the Ouachita sponsor present as well as a
Ouachita is affiliated with the Great
hired security officer.
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RECOGNITION OF NEW abide by the policies and regulations of the MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
university and conform to administrative
ORGANIZATIONS FOR CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
direction of the Student Senate and
New organizations for students appropriate university officials. A current OTHER THAN SOCIAL CLUBS
may be given a charter and granted copy of the constitution and bylaws of the To join any club or organization a
recognition when approved by the (1) organization and a current membership student must have a cumulative grade
Student Life Committee, (2) Student list must be kept on file with the vice point average (GPA) of at least 2.000
Senate, (3) University Committee, and president for student development, the through the preceding semester and must
(4) University President. Students that director of student life and the Student not be on disciplinary probation. For
have completed at least one semester at Senate office. All changes in officers organizations that allow freshmen to join,
Ouachita and have at least two semesters should be reported to the above officials. the high school GPA may be used and
remaining before graduation are eligible University policies and guidelines the student must not have been admitted
to submit a plan for new organizations. supersede club or organization on academic probation. Should the
Detailed steps are listed on the Student constitutions and bylaws when at variance organization charter call for a higher GPA
Life website. A petition setting forth the with one another. for membership, that higher grade will be
need for the organization, the purpose the one required.
of the proposed organization, a list of
REACTIVATION OF A CHARTERED
qualified charter members, the faculty
sponsors and a proposed constitution ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
for the organization must have been If an organization does not meet for FOR SOCIAL CLUBS
submitted to the Student Life Office by a period of one year, it is placed on an Social clubs may accept new members
October 31 in the fall semester and March “inactive” status and is removed from all only through the rush process as approved
31 in the spring semester of each academic current listings. Should there be a need by the Student Life Committee. To
year to be considered for approval. to activate an “inactive” organization, be eligible for rush, a student must be
Complete instructions for starting a new interested students may petition the vice enrolled full-time, must have completed
organization can be found here: president for student development with at least 12 hours with a cumulative grade
https://obu.edu/studentlife/club- the same information as required for point average of 2.0 and must not be on
organization-registration-form.php organizing a club. If the same constitution university probation. All students who
is used, the club may be activated with the desire to become social club members are
MAINTAINING RECOGNITION OF approval of the vice president for student expected to participate in rush.
development and the director of student
ORGANIZATIONS
life. If constitutional changes are made, the ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
In order to maintain recognition after organization must follow the guidelines for
approval, the organization must respect recognition of a new organization. To remain an active member of any
the mission and values of the university, club or organization, a 2.0 cumulative
GPA must be maintained. The Office
of Student Development will check the
eligibility of members at least once per
semester, and findings will be sent to the
student and organization sponsor. Again,
if any club or organization’s constitution
has a higher requirement than those stated
above, the higher requirement will be the
standard for membership.
Unless otherwise stipulated in the
appropriate constitution, members of each
T I G E R H A N D B O O K | 11student organization must be enrolled • To cause inductees, through a Tunes or pageants, which demand
at Ouachita. Any club or organization hazing-free induction process, to be large blocks of time. Prior to approval,
which fails to meet its constitutional bonded with each other and with these students must have at least a 2.0
requirements for membership shall be club members within the guidelines GPA and must not be on academic or
placed on probation for one semester. At of Ouachita and the state. disciplinary probation.
the end of this probationary period, if • To promote positive enhancement of
membership is not at the minimum level, self-worth of the individual and that HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
the club shall be declared inactive by the person’s value to the club.
Student Life Committee. Any club that Honorary membership is available
• To encourage individual commitment as a means of honoring a faculty, staff or
has been inactive may be reinstated on a
to grow academically, spiritually, Ouachita community member who has
one semester probationary status.
socially, emotionally, and physically. significantly aided the club’s development.
Any appeal for variation or
interpretation of these policies shall be • To learn and appreciate the traditions Such membership is strictly a form of
made in writing to the Student Life of the clubs. recognition and does not convey any
Committee. membership privileges. Current Ouachita
• To foster club recognition through
students are ineligible for honorary member
university and community service.
status. Honorary membership status must
SOCIAL CLUB NEW MEMBER • To promote school and club spirit. be approved by the Office of Student Life.
INDUCTION PLAN Specific guidelines for induction will be
available in the Student Development
The process of inducting new
Office, and all clubs and individuals must
HAZING
members into Ouachita’s social clubs is Hazing by any club, person, or
abide by these guidelines.
meant to be a positive experience for both organization is prohibited by university
old and new members. In the best interest policy and Arkansas state law. Violation
of the clubs, new member induction OTHER CAMPUS-WIDE
of that prohibition renders the person/
should focus both on bonding new PARTICIPATION group inflicting the hazing, the person
members together and on bonding new The primary reason for a student to submitting to the hazing and those
and old members together. Several goals be at Ouachita is for academic purposes. knowledgeable of the hazing subject to
have been established for the new member It is therefore expected that every student disciplinary action up to and including
induction process. All activities during will give first priority to this pursuit. suspension. See also Standards of Student
the period should focus on meeting the In addition to many opportunities to Conduct, and the Law, University Policies
following goals: participate in club activities, there are & Procedures, in the Tiger Handbook for
several special programs, such as Tiger more information.
12 | O U A C H I TA B A P T I S T U N I V E R S I T YSANCTIONS and Christian principles of Ouachita of the organization and guidelines of the
Baptist University. The sponsor university are approved. Funds, donations,
Action(s) of any club or organization
should assist in the interpretation sponsorships, etc. may not be solicited
which violate(s) its constitution and/or
and understanding of these policies from off-campus sources, including but
bylaws or brings discredit or embarrassment
and principles. not limited to businesses, alumni, etc.,
to Ouachita Baptist University and/or its
6. The sponsor should be available to until written approval is obtained from
student body will result in disciplinary
advise and supervise the expenditures the vice president for student development
action by the appropriate authority.
of the organization’s funds. and the vice president for development.
Sanctions include, but are not limited to, a
Tax-deductible donations must be
written warning, probation for the group,
made through the Development Office
removal of a pledge class and temporary or FINANCES OF ORGANIZATIONS and deposited into an account managed
permanent suspension of the organization’s For their protection, all student by the Business Services Office. Deposits
charter. For club conduct violations, the organizations should be prepared to and expenditures of organization funds
club may be held responsible as a group submit a financial statement to the through the Business Services Office must
and its individual members may also be university on the request of the vice follow university policies and procedures.
held responsible. Any incident of hazing president for student development. Expenditure of these funds must be
will result in a fine of $25 per member The statement will show the beginning approved by the organization’s sponsor.
of that club or organization. Written balances as of June 1, all deposits listed as
appeals may be heard by the Student to date, amount, and source of income,
Life Committee. If the president of the ACTIVITIES/SCHEDULED EVENTS
and all dated itemized expenditures with
university makes a decision related to a canceled checks and/or receipts. ON UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
club, that decision is final. Regularly scheduled meetings,
Refer to the Arkansas Law on Hazing special occasions and programs by
found on p. 26. SOLICITATION OF FUNDS BY
student organizations must conform to
ORGANIZATIONS university policy and must be scheduled
SPONSORS OF ORGANIZATIONS Chartered student organizations may through the Office of Student Life.
In order to be recognized, each sponsor fund raising programs/events No organization may schedule regular
campus organization must have a sponsor on campus, so long as these have been or special activities on or off campus
who has signed the appropriate form scheduled and approved by the director during regular church hours (6-8 p.m.)
agreeing to sponsorship. The sponsor of Student Life. In general, those sales or on Sunday or Wednesday nights.
serves the following functions: projects which are in line with the purpose
1. The sponsor shall strive to help
students achieve the maximum
educational opportunities and
benefits that are inherent in the
leadership of such an organization.
2. The sponsor shall encourage student/
faculty rapport.
3. The sponsor shall be expected to
attend meetings as frequently as
deemed necessary but should have
some periodic meetings to assist in
establishing, planning, implementing
and evaluating goals.
4. The sponsor must be a full-time
faculty or administrative staff
member at Ouachita and must
have been employed for at least one
academic year.
5. All established organizations are
expected to comply with policies
T I G E R H A N D B O O K | 13SPI R ITUAL & SE RVICE
OPPORTUNITIES
CAMPUS MINISTRIES Family and Community for local special time set apart each February for
service opportunities. The office also spiritual renewal. These ministries and
The office of Campus Ministries
cooperates with Arkansas Baptist events are under the leadership of the
coordinates the university’s spiritual life
Collegiate Ministries and other Director of Campus Ministries.
programs, activities, and resources. Its
Southern Baptist entities, such as the
primary goals are to foster meaningful
International Mission Board. THE BEN M. ELROD CENTER FOR
relationships with Christ among
LOCATION: EVANS STUDENT CENTER 303
students; to guide them in fruitful FAMILY & COMMUNITY
ministry, discipleship, and fellowship; Ouachita is committed to offering
and to train leaders who will continue missions opportunities for our students Mission Statement
to engage the world and serve the to share the love of Jesus Christ. Campus The Ben M. Elrod Center for
church. Ouachita believes the local Ministries regularly takes spring break, Family and Community at Ouachita
church is central to the spiritual life Christmas break, and summer trips to Baptist University is dedicated to
of Christians and does not consider serve churches and ministries in the serving humankind through the
university programs to be replacements United States and overseas. Campus educational experience. The center
for church involvement. The office Ministries also organizes special events acts as a clearinghouse for service and
coordinates ministry teams, mission that contribute to the life of our campus provides opportunities to serve for all
trips, discipleship groups, and student- and create opportunities for spiritual students, faculty, and staff. The center
led gatherings, including Refuge growth. The Campus Ministries Fall is a tangible expression of Ouachita’s
and Noonday. Campus Ministries Retreat occurs the first weekend of each commitment to service.
works with the Elrod Center for fall semester. Christian Focus Week is a
14 | O U A C H I TA B A P T I S T U N I V E R S I T YCommunity engagement is at the
heart of experiential learning at the
Elrod Center. We believe in a model of
student leadership development that
engages students by linking their talent
to the needs of the community. The
Elrod Center equips students to identify
the needs of the community and guide
them to meaningful action. Our goal is
to empower our students to thoughtful
service and to experience how one
person’s compassion and involvement
in service can influence and enrich
the lives of others in ways beyond our
imagination.
Realizing that all disciplines of
study at Ouachita have a service learning
component, the center works closely
with professors through the classroom
setting to identify ways students can
be involved in service learning through
their individual majors.
Goals-
• Support public service initiatives in
the public and church arena
• Equip students, faculty, and
staff to become involved in
community leadership
• Coordinate the university’s
service initiatives
• Cultivate a spirit of servant-
leadership in students, faculty,
and staff
The Elrod Center is in a building on • Feed Arkadelphia
• Promote interdisciplinary
the south side of campus and its staff is • Healthy Relationships Week
studies that benefit the family
available to visit about ways to become
and community • Elrod Center Internships
involved in service. Through TranServe,
• Provide an institutional door for students may have the hours served during • Elrod Service Enrichment Grants
the community to relate to a semester posted on their university • Kluck Service Enrichment Grants
the university transcript. For further information,
contact the center at 870-245-5320. • Spotlight on Arkadelphia
• Promote non-credit courses that
will benefit the community • TaxServe
The following is a partial list of the • Thanksgiving Baskets
• Strengthen families through
programs of the Elrod Center.
education, instruction, • Tiger Serve Day
and outreach • Arkadelphia Human
Development Center • TranServe
• Recognize and reward outstanding
• Celebrate Gratitude • Tutoring- America Reads and
service efforts
Counts, Peake Partnership,
• Community Volunteer Placement Afterschool Tutoring
• ElderServe
T I G E R H A N D B O O K | 15COVE NANT ON
ACADE M IC HONOR
We believe that a university under the Faculty Representatives to hear the case. Another student
Lordship of Jesus Christ must involve itself The faculty representatives to the representative will be designated as a
in the pursuit of honor. In all academic Judicial Council are the members of the non-voting record-keeper.
endeavors our commitment is to build Student Life Committee. Students will be given reasonable
a community of scholars characterized notice of any hearing, which will generally
by the highest standards of integrity Selection of Student take place within ten days. The faculty
consistent with Ouachita’s Christian Representatives member who initiated the hearing may
ideals. We hope this pursuit of integrity Nominations for student address the council and may call others
will extend beyond the classroom and be representatives to the Judicial Council with direct knowledge of the suspected
reflected in every area of our daily lives. are accepted from the university faculty. violation to address the council. The
Students nominated must not currently student will have the opportunity to be
Covenant Pledge be on probation. Those nominated appear heard by the council, may call others
As a member of the Ouachita before a selection committee charged with with direct knowledge of the suspected
community, I am committed to fostering appointing the student representatives. violation to address the council and may
a culture of honor. I affirm that an The selection committee consists of the question the faculty member and others
academic environment can be enriching president of the university, the president who have presented information in the
only when its members commit to mutual of the Student Senate, the chair of hearing. Legal counsel is not permitted in
integrity, trust, responsibility and respect. the current Judicial Council, the vice Judicial Council hearings.
I will refrain from all forms of academic president for academic affairs, the vice If four of the Judicial Council
dishonesty, and I will act responsibly president for student development and representatives hearing the case agree there
when confronted with the knowledge of the chair of the University Committee, or is substantial evidence a violation of the
such behavior. I recognize that academic their designates. The selection committee Covenant on Academic Honor occurred,
excellence is more than the absence seeks to maintain broad representation a sanction will be imposed and provided
of dishonesty; true scholarship entails as to class and major among the student to the student in writing. Sanctions may
devotion to my studies and respect for my representatives. Student representatives include a warning, honor probation
professors and classmates. With the aim of serve until they are no longer enrolled as with activities designed to foster student
academic and personal growth I make this a full-time student at Ouachita, resign or development, recording of a test or
pledge to myself and to the women and are removed from the council. assignment as a zero, recording a semester
men of Ouachita Baptist University. grade of “F” for the course, suspension
Hearings
When faculty members suspect a from the university or other actions at the
JUDICIAL COUNCIL violation of the Covenant on Academic discretion of the council.
Honor, they retain the right to make Appeals
Purpose independent academic determinations or
The purpose of the Judicial Council An appeal of a decision made by the
may initiate hearings before the Judicial Judicial Council must be presented in
is to consider possible violations of the Council. Students may not appeal an
Covenant on Academic Honor, appeals writing to the Academic Deans Council
individual faculty member’s academic within five days of the decision. After a
for loss of chapel credit for the semester, decisions to the Judicial Council. In
and some basic alcohol violations in consideration of the records of the Judicial
making a request for a hearing, the Council hearing and other pertinent
apartments. initiating faculty member will present a evidence, the Deans Council will notify
written statement along with any pertinent the student of its decision in writing.
Composition documentation to the chair of the council.
The Judicial Council is comprised of Action by the Judicial Council does
Two faculty members from the not preclude additional disciplinary action
five faculty representatives, one of whom Student Life Committee and three
is designated by the council as chair, and by the university when appropriate.
student representatives will be designated
12 student representatives.
16 | O U A C H I TA B A P T I S T U N I V E R S I T YS TA N D A R D S O F
STU DE NT CON DUCT
RESPECT FOR THE INSTITUTION RESPECT FOR OTHERS Hazing
Ouachita abides by the definition of
Anything identified with the Respect for others is a basic tenet of
hazing provided in the Arkansas Code
university must be in keeping with the Christian faith as well as the United
Annotated. Briefly, the use of physical or
the official Vision, Mission and Values States legal system. Failure to act in ways
mental coercion intended to embarrass,
Statements of Ouachita Baptist University. that affirm respect for others denigrates
harass, cause physical, emotional or mental
Some examples include contents of individuals and damages the sense of
strain or in any way to jeopardize the
programs or performances and texts of community so vital to the Ouachita
physical, mental or academic well being of
printed material. experience. Such failure will result in
any individual is prohibited. (See “Hazing”
action by the university, the legal system
for the entire statute, including the official
RESPECT FOR OUACHITA’S or both. Violations and their definitions
definition, page 26.) If social clubs or
are listed below (in alphabetical order):
CHRISTIAN PURPOSES organizations have violated this policy, the
It is assumed that students come to Dishonesty group may be fined $25 per member.
Ouachita with a commitment to standards Dishonesty includes but is not limited
Irresponsible Conduct
of behavior consistent with the Christian to deceit, cheating, plagiarism, falsification
Behavior that is offensive or
faith and life. of information, theft of services, electronic
annoying to others, disrupts the rights
By accepting admission to Ouachita tampering or failure to divulge to
of others or poses a potential danger
Baptist University, each student assumes university officials knowledge of violation
to self, others or property is considered
responsibility to abide by the rules and of university standards of conduct.
irresponsible. Fighting is also considered
standards of conduct of the university as See also information concerning the
irresponsible conduct, and it may be
well as by all city, state and federal laws. Covenant on Academic Honor.
considered an assault.
The regulations and standards of this
Excessive Noise
handbook apply to all students who are Insubordination
Noise in or around a residence hall or
enrolled at Ouachita and any guest(s) Failure to comply with the directive of
other campus building which disturbs or
they may bring to campus. Students are a college official acting in his or her official
disrupts normal activity will be considered
responsible for informing their guests of capacity; failure to show respect for university
excessive. Noise is especially monitored in
university policies and assuring that faculty, staff or guests; and verbal and/or
the residence halls during quiet hours (see
they behave within the guidelines of physical abuse is considered insubordination.
section on residence life).
established policies.
Excessive noise violation may result in Sexuality Misconduct
Some of the violations listed here
a $50 fine. The Ouachita community recognizes
may also violate local, state or federal
statutes. In dealing with such violations, that human sexuality is a gift from God
Harassment/Bullying
university disciplinary action will not for procreation of human life and for the
The University prohibits all forms of
preclude the filing of charges with expression of one’s love through marriage.
unlawful harassment and discrimination.
appropriate law enforcement agencies. The Misuses of God’s gift include,
All allegations of sexual harassment should
reporting of certain crimes committed on but are not limited to, promiscuity
be reported consistent with the procedures
campus is required by federal law. These (including violation of the Biblical
identified in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
requirements are explained more fully teaching against homosexual
Any allegation of other types of harassment
under the Student Right-to-Know and acts), possession or distribution of
should be reported immediately to the dean
Campus Security Act in the last section of pornographic or obscene materials,
of students or vice president for student
the Tiger Handbook. and/or other immoral sexual acts. The
development. (See the policy on
The following standards of student university will strive to constructively
Nondiscrimination and Harassment.)
conduct provide a framework by which and redemptively deal with all
students may conduct themselves in individuals. Please refer to “Sexual
keeping with the Christian purposes to Misconduct” on page 36 for important
which Ouachita is committed.
T I G E R H A N D B O O K | 17information regarding university policies Lewd, Indecent & with the office of Campus Safety and
and procedures regarding incidents of Obscene Conduct Emergency Management, which will act
sexual assault. Prohibited conduct includes but is as custodian. Persons licensed to carry a
not limited to lewd, profane or vulgar concealed handgun are restricted from
Visitation Violation language (verbal or written), including carrying a weapon into any campus
Visitation by the opposite sex is clothing, musical lyrics, gestures, building or event. Students holding
allowed between 10 a.m. until midnight possession of pornographic materials, such a license should contact Student.
in apartments and residence hall voyeurism, indecent exposure or other Development for more information.
lobbies. Open Hall takes place between inappropriate sexual behavior.
the hours of 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Pets and Animals
Tuesdays and Fridays in men’s halls and Tobacco & e-Cigarettes No pets other than aquarium fish are
Wednesdays and Saturdays in women’s Smoking and use of smokeless allowed in any university housing. No
halls. It alternates between men’s and tobacco have been documented to be animals other than approved service
women’s halls on Monday nights. injurious to one’s health and to violate animals are allowed in university
First offense visitation violations the health and rights of non-smokers. In buildings and housing. Emotional
will result in a delay of one semester for light of this data, Ouachita is a tobacco- Support Animals (ESA) are only
apartment housing once eligibility is free campus; tobacco possession on allowed in the student’s housing area.
attained and a $100 fine per Ouachita campus and use of all kinds is prohibited. Violations incur an initial $200 fine per
student. A second violation results in The use of e-Cigarettes and contents is incident. Evidence of pets or animals,
a $200 fine, a third violation is a $300 prohibited on campus, as well. such as a food/water dish, kennels,
fine, and so forth. Violations may also First offense will result in a $25 leash, collar, etc. will constitute a
result in other school sanctions. A lobby fine. Second offense will result in a $50 violation of this policy.
visitation violation may result in a $50 fine. Third offense will result in a $75 Possession or Use of
fine per visitor present. fine. Services are available for those Fireworks
students seeking to withdraw from Persons are not allowed to have
RESPECT FOR SELF tobacco use. any type of fireworks or explosives on
Respect for oneself expresses itself campus or to set them off on campus.
in self-discipline and avoidance of RESPECT FOR PROPERTY Possession may result in a $50 fine.
practices damaging to one’s physical, It is vital to the ongoing existence
Tampering with Fire and
emotional and spiritual wellness. of the community that individuals
Safety Equipment
It affirms the divine spark within respect the property of the university
Tampering with or removing fire
each individual. Violations and and of persons who are members of or
alarms, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers,
their definitions, which are listed visitors to this community. Violations
sprinklers, exit signs or other safety
alphabetically, include the following: and their definitions, which are listed
equipment and sounding or reporting
alphabetically, include the following:
Alcohol and Drugs false alarms is prohibited. Misuse of safety
Since its founding in 1886, Firearms/Weapons equipment is a violation of state law
Ouachita Baptist University has Possessing weapons of any type, including and punishable as such. Malfunctioning
prohibited student use of alcoholic but not limited to firearms, blowguns, equipment should be reported
beverages and/or unlawful use of air guns, pellet guns, bows or crossbows, immediately to the appropriate authority.
controlled substances either on or large knives, martial arts training A $100 fine may be incurred
off campus. (See subsection titled materials, slingshots, paintball guns, for tampering.
“Alcohol and Drugs” on page 28 for explosive or incendiary devices, dangerous
chemicals and ammunition are prohibited Theft
additional information.) Unauthorized taking or keeping
on university property. An exception is
Gambling made for residence hall and university of items or services that are university
Playing a game for money or apartment residents with hunting property; are borrowed, rented or leased
something else of value in hopes equipment. Such equipment must be by the university; or which belong to
of gaining something significant registered and deposited immediately students, faculty, staff or guests of the
beyond what the individual invests is university is considered theft.
considered gambling.
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