Southeastern University of the Assemblies of God
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| Motto: | Gathered in the Spirit. Equipping for every good work |
| Established: | 1935 |
| Type: | Private |
| President: | Dr. Mark Rutland |
| Faculty: | 150 |
| Undergraduates: | 2,901 |
| Location: | Lakeland, Florida, USA |
| Campus: | 68 acres |
| Colors: | Black and Red |
| Nickname: | Fire |
| Mascot: | Fuego the Fire Dog |
| Website: | www.seuniversity.edu |
Southeastern University is a private, Christian, undergraduate and graduate institution of higher education located in Lakeland, Florida in the USA. It was established in 1935 as a Bible college, and became a liberal arts college in 1970. The University has formerly been known as South-Eastern Bible Institute (1935-1956), South-Eastern Bible College (1956-1977), and Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God (1977-2005). It is still affiliated with the Assemblies of God, a Protestant, Pentecostal denomination. [1]
Official enrollment for the 2006-07 academic year was 2,911 students representing 43 states and more than 20 foreign countries. More than 20 percent of the students are ethnic minorities. Students come from varied academic backgrounds. Before enrolling at Southeastern, students have attended public, private and Christian schools; others have been homeschooled. They come from a variety of denominations, though approximately 40% are from an Assemblies of God background. The top states represented are Florida, Ohio, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Washington, Delaware, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. .[2]
Southeastern offers 45 programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, including an MBA. All students are required to complete 54 hours of general education course work in addition to their major. The school is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[3]
Southeastern University owes a great debt to a multiplied number of educators who laid the groundwork of all that it has become today. Time would fail to mention them all, but eminent professors, widely known and respected in their denomination, such as J. Bashford Bishop, Ruth Breush and Crandall Miller have passed from this life, but will never be forgotten. Their work lives on after them.
The president of Southeastern is Mark Rutland, Ph.D., a highly sought-after speaker and author who also hosts a daily syndicated Christian radio program called Herald of Joy. [4]
During the tenure of Dr. Rutland several new buildings have been built and the enrollment has increased substantially. Numerous majors have been added to the curriculum. Southeastern University is expected to offer doctoral degrees in various subject areas over the next 5-10 years.
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[edit] University Administration
Dr. Mark Rutland - President[5]
Mr. John Kautz III - Vice President for Finance & Administration[6]
Dr. Lyle Bowlin - Vice President for Academic Affairs[7]
Dr. Robert Crosby - Vice President for Student Development[8]
Dr. James L. Davis - Vice President for Development[9]
[edit] Colleges and Programs
Southeastern University consists of four colleges, as well as the Division of Continuing and Adult Education. Each offers a variety of degree programs.[10]
[edit] College of Arts and Sciences
Dean: Gordon D. Miller, Ed. D.
[edit] Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department Chair: Larry E. Hazelbaker, Ph.D.
B.A. in History
B.A. in Psychology
B.S. in Psychology
Bachelor of Social Work
M.S. in Professional Counseling
M.S. in School Counseling
[edit] Department of Communication
Department Chair: John R. Pierce, M.F.A.
B.A. in Broadcast
B.S. in Broadcast
B.A. in Communication
B.S. in Communication
B.A. in Film Studies
B.S. in Film Studies
B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations
B.S. in Journalism and Public Relations
B.A. in Theatre
B.S. in Theatre
[edit] Department of English and Foreign Languages
Department Chair: Rickey A. Cotton, Ed. D.
B.A. in English
B.S. in English and Intercultural Studies
[edit] Department of Music
Department Chair: Danny H. Tindall, Ed. D.
B.A. in Music
B.S. in Church Music
B.S. in Music Education
Bachelor of Music Performance (Emphasis in Voice, Piano or Instrumental)
[edit] Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Department Chair: Deborah J. Hazelbaker, Ph.D.
B.A. in Mathematics
B.S. in General Biology
B.S. in Biology/Pre-Med
[edit] College of Business and Legal Studies
Dean: Lyle Bowlin, D.B.A
B.A. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Accounting
B.S. in Finance
B.S. in International Business
B.S. in Leadership
B.S. in Management
B.S. in Management Information Systems
B.S. in Marketing
B.S. in Sports and Recreation Management
Master of Business Administration
[edit] College of Education
Dean: Samuel Bennett, Ed. D.
B.S. in Elementary Education (K-6)
B.S. in Middle Grades English (5-9)
B.S. in Middle Grades General Science (5-9)
B.S. in Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9)
B.S. in Middle Grades Social Science (5-9)
B.S. in Secondary Biology (6-12)
B.S. in Secondary English (6-12)
B.S. in Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
B.S. in Secondary Social Science (6-12)
B.S. in Music Education (K-12)
M.Ed. in Elementary Education (K-6)
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
[edit] College of Christian Ministries and Religion
Dean: Robert Houlihan, D.Min.
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S. in Church Ministries
B.S. in Practical Theology
M.A. in Ministerial Leadership
[edit] Division of Continuing and Adult Education
Director: Thomas Malcolm, M.B.A.
A.A. in Church Leadership
A.A. in Early Childhood Education
A.A. in Human Services
A.A. in Professional Leadership
B.S. in Business and Professional Leadership
B.S. in Church Leadership
B.S. in Human Services
- All of the degrees within the Division of Continuing and Adult Education are offered online.
[edit] Resident Life
Aventura Hall (Spanish for Adventure) - Male housing 2 and 4 bed room suites.
Bauer Hall - Communal male housing.
Bethany Hall - Communal female housing.
Destino Hall (Spanish for Destiny) - Female housing 2 and 4 bed room suites.
Esperanza Hall (Spanish for Hope) - Female housing 2 and 4 bed room suites.
Mira Lago (Spanish for 'Look at the Lake') - Studio apartment style living with full kitchens for males.
South Pointe - Female housing featuring 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that house 4 and 5 students respectively.
Valencia - Male/Female housing featuring 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that house 4 and 5 students respectively.
[edit] Leadership Forum
[edit] Forum 2007
In 2007 Southeastern hosted its first ever annual leadership forum themed: "Igniting the flame of servant leadership."
The 2007 Forum featured many prominent leaders and took place March 15-17, 2007.
Forum 2007 Presenters were: Tommy Barnett
Ken Blanchard
Tony Dungy
Tony Evans
Craig Groeschel
Bill Hybels
Laurie Beth Jones
John Maxwell
Erwin McManus
Mark Rutland
Ed Young Jr
The event brought over 800 visitors to the Lakeland, Florida campus.
[edit] Forum 2008
2008's Forum will be held March 5th through the 7th, 2008 once again on the Lakeland, Florida campus of Southeastern University.
This years presenters are just as diverse as last years and include:
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush
Fred Shirley
Tommy Barnett
Ken Blanchard
Marcus Buckingham
Wayne Cordeiro
Craig Groeschel
Patrick Lencioni
Erwin McManus
Andy Stanley
Kay Warren
Mark Rutland
[edit] Athletics
Athletic Director: Duane Aagaard[11]
Nickname: The Fire
Mascot: Fuego the Fire Dog
Division: NCCAA Division II, NAIA Division I
Mission: To develop Southeastern athletes holistically: physically, academically, and spiritually. As a department, we strive to foster character, servant leadership, and the development of life skills while providing a professional environment in Christian athletics.[12]
Teams: Cheerleading, Men's Basketball, Men's Baseball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball.
Coaching Staff:[13] Deborah Beck - Head Cheerleading Coach, Jason Beck - Head Baseball Coach, Terry Thomas - Head Volleyball Coach, John Dunlap - Head Men's Basketball Coach, Evan Gibson - Sports Information Director & Head Men's Golf Coach, Ed Plastow - Head Women's Basketball Coach, Stacey Russo - Athletic Trainer, Drew Stacey - Head Men's Soccer Coach, Dominic Stross - Head Women's Soccer Coach , Elizabeth Middleton - Head Women's Tennis Coach.
Southeastern Athletic teams have brought home national championships in every sport except Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, and Women's Volleyball.
National Championships (NCCAA):
Men's Golf Division I: 2007 Men's Golf Division II: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Men's Baseball Division II: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Men's Basketball Division II: 2005
Men's Soccer Division II: 2006
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Southeastern University | University Profile
- ^ Southeastern University | University Profile
- ^ Southeastern University | University Profile
- ^ Southeastern University | University President Dr. Mark Rutland
- ^ Southeastern University | University Administration
- ^ Southeastern University | University Administration
- ^ Southeastern University | University Administration
- ^ Southeastern University | University Administration
- ^ Southeastern University | University Administration
- ^ Southeastern University | Academic Programs & Majors
- ^ SEU Fire Athletics | Athletic Director
- ^ SEU Fire Athletics | Mission Statement
- ^ SEU Fire Athletics | Staff Directory
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