AGTS September 2011 Communique

September 2011

Day of Renewal

On September 20, AGTS will experience a Day of Renewal with special guest, Glen Davis.

All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend two of the three special services: 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. All classes are canceled for the day and the offices will be closed so the entire community can enjoy this time of spiritual renewal.

Childcare will be provided during the 6:30 p.m. service.

9th Annual Alumni Phonathon

Would you like dinner, a cool AGTS t-shirt, gift certificates to area restaurants, hair salons, auto repair shops and video stores, as well as a chance to win a $300 scholarship?

Sign up today for the 9th Annual Alumni Phonathon on September 12 and 13 (5-10 p.m.) to make calls to AGTS alumni and raise scholarship funds. In addition to all the great free stuff, you will earn 15% of every dollar you raise to go toward your student account!

This is a great opportunity to get together with classmates, connect with alumni, and make a difference in your seminary.

Contact Mary in the Development Office-268-1012 or development@agts.edu or drop by Mary's office to sign up.

AGTS All-School Picnic

When: Saturday, September 24; 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
Where: Smith Park--located on Division, immediately beyond Evangel's baseball diamond
Who: All students, professors, staff, administrators, and their family members are invited to join the fun!
See posters throughout the building for additional information.

G i r l s ' N i t e O u t

Friday, October 7

7-9 p.m.

Mark your calendar, plan to attend

this event, and make a new friend.

Open to all the women of the AGTS community

Childcare provided at Central Assembly.

Further details to be announced soon.

To RSVP attendance or childcare needs, contact Norma Davies at 268-1000 or ndavies@agts.edu

Where in the World

is Dr. Klaus?

Sunday, September 18--First Assembly in Ocala, Florida

Academic News

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Thursday, September 1, 11:00 a.m. Seymour Chapel
Speaker: Dr. Byron Klaus
Reception following in the Great Hall
Great opportunity to bring your family and friends.

Improve Your Writing and Your Grades

Half the usual tuition rate for one credit--$268 (instead of $528)
Taught in a single weekend module: September 30-October 1
Up to 20 free hours of personal coaching and editing for your writing assignments
One-hour non-credit course
Coordinated by Dr. Annette Newberry Dr. Annette Newberry

Writing Tutorials

Turabian Tutorial by Dr. Jim Railey, is available on-line: Turabian Tutorial.
The PowerPoint Supplement is also available.
Biblical-Theological Research and Writing Tutorial (3-hour video) by Dr. Edgar Lee is available.

For Appointments with Faculty

Sign up on the appointment forms posted beside faculty members' office doors.
If off campus, contact Janice Brueggemann, the Faculty Secretary, at 417-268-1070.

New Fall Course

Dr. Anita Koeshall will be teaching a special elective, MCC 639/PTH 640 "Culture, Gender, and Cross-Cultural Service" as a weekend course: September 2-3, October 16-17, and November 11-12.

One Course Available at Evangel University

During Fall 2011, AGTS students may take the following course at Evangel University as Directed Research.

Intermediate Hebrew (HEBR 315) with Dr. Wave Nunnally, MWF 8:00-8:50 a.m.

Be sure to register with Geneva Heiskell, Registrar.

Spring Practicums

Global Missions Track:

Designed for students interested in cross-cultural ministry
Fits most AGTS degree programs
Contact Dr. Warren Newberry about a GMT foreign or domestic practicum
Must finalize Spring 2011 Practicum in Intercultural Ministry I: August 26-September 3.

All Other Spring Practicums:

Must be approved and processed: September 27-30 or October 10-14.
Pick up application forms from Janice Brueggemann, or if a counseling practicum, from Jami Pool, Counseling Secretary.
Make appointment to see the appropriate practicum professor.

Meet 4:50-5:50 p.m. each Tuesday, Room 114
Begins August 30, 2011

Fall Final Exams Week

December 12-16, 2011

Attention Fall Graduates

Comprehensive examinations date/analytical reflection papers deadline: October 31.
If you have questions, please contact Janice Brueggeman, 268-1070

For Emergencies Only, call:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Office: 417-268-1000

Evenings and Saturday:

Library--417-268-1058

All Other Times:

Security--417-268-1002

Student Counseling Available

Must be currently enrolled.
To arrange appointments, contact Jami Pool, Counseling Secretary, at 268-1085, or Janice Brueggemann, Faculty Secretary, at 268-1070.

Registrar's News

Last Day to Drop/Add

Deadline: Monday, September 12.
Change of Schedule forms available at the front window in the Registrar's Office or on the Student Portal in the AGTS Academic Forms folder.

Free Audit for Spouses

Spouses of full-time seminarians may audit one class this fall free of charge.

Download the "Student Spouse Registration for Unofficial Audit"

New E-mail or Local Address?
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Contact the Registrar's Office to update your contact information.

Student Records

Please see the Student Handbook for guidelines related to privacy of student records

Register to Graduate in April 2011

Deadline: October 31, 2011
Plan to complete all degree requirements between now and August 2011?
Contact Sarah Clark at 417-268-1025.

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Fall 2011 Fee Schedule

Deferred Payment Fee--Accounts not paid in full on or before the first day of the semester will be charged a deferred payment fee of $50.
Late Payment Fee--All past due accounts will be charged a $25 per month late fee.
Full Cash Payment Discount--Accounts paid in full on or before the first day of class will receive a 1% discount on the net tuition. Net tuition is the full tuition charge less tuition discounts and institutional scholarships.

Deferred Payment Schedule