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Page 1: Piedmont Viewbook 2015

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Who are you, really?What makes you tick? Can you imagine

where you’ll be in five, ten, fifteen years?

Do you have talents that haven’t been

discovered? (We can answer that one for

you – “yes.”) Are you a thinker, a doer, or

both? There are so many questions when

it comes to defining the person you are –

and so many possibilities when it comes

to defining the person you can be. Are you

ready to color in the details? If so, there is

no better place than Piedmont College.

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What does Piedmont mean to students and

graduates? They’re happy to tell you.

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Robert Williams Senior | Engineering Physics

“I selected Piedmont because of the dual-degree program with Georgia Tech, but I also wanted a small college, and I wanted to play soccer. I found all three of these at Piedmont. You can be everything you want to be here.”

Cheyanne Osoria Sophomore | Musical Theatre “I would recommend Piedmont if you really want to grow not only as a student but as a person. College is about meeting the people who will change your life, and I know for sure I’ve found that here.”

Natasha AlvaradoClass of 2014 | Nursing

“As a nursing student, my final clinical rotation was in emergency room nursing, and I fell in love with it. The first day, I knew that was exactly where I wanted to be. And with the contacts from my classes, I was offered a job on the spot because I was a Piedmont graduate.”

Roswell Lawrence Class of 2009 | Master of Business Administration

“Each person brought a unique perspective to class discussions, and the professors knew how to create a comfortable environment for debate. I learned from my teachers and a great deal from my classmates as well.”

Andrew Olsen Class of 2000 | Philosophy & Religion

“The faculty at Piedmont challenged the way that I approach the world and my worldview. They taught me how to think strategically and how to operate in environments beyond the one around me.”

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Piedmont opens your mind to the endless possibilities of who you might just be.

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Academics built on concrete strengths.A vision 118 years in the making: Piedmont College was founded in 1897. As proud as we are of our history, it is not in our nature to look back. All eyes are ahead – focused sharply on preparing you for your future.

A “keep it fresh” spirit: Serious effort goes into syncing our programs – in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing and Health Sciences – with the future. For instance, we offer a Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Technology, the only program of its kind in Georgia.

A passion for teaching: Being a good teacher is the number one measure of success for our faculty. It’s in our DNA. Even the president of the College and all of the academic deans teach classes. How many schools – of any size – can say that?

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This direction? That direction? Your choice. We call it the Compass Program for good reason. It’s about exploring beyond the classroom – getting out there, trying new and different paths, and learning to guide yourself through internships, community service, and many other options. The experience you gain through matching your education to the world we live in will be included in your official college transcripts. Just think how that will set you apart in the eyes of employers and graduate programs.

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Even our facilities are smart.When you tour our campus for the first time you will, of course, notice how attractive it is. You will also think, as you move from building to building (many of them new), “This is a college that really invests in its learning facilities.” From science labs to black box theater, from art studios to television studio, from lacrosse field to climbing wall, you can’t miss the quality.

A word about money.Some people don’t like to talk about the cost of college. We, on the other hand, are more than happy to do so. First of all, because it has to be discussed. Second of all, because it allows us to set aside the myth that Piedmont College isn’t affordable. Beyond traditional financial aid programs, we offer more than $10 million in scholarships and grants to our students. Your education means that much to us.

The world is yours.Give the globe a spin. No matter where it stops, there’s a good chance a Piedmont College student has visited and/or studied there. Travel Study, which happens during the summer semester, can send you packing to Italy, England, France, Russia, Japan, Germany…or you name it. Semester Abroad allows you to enroll for a full semester in a university in either England or Germany.

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A quiet break. Revved-up events. Everything in between. You follow your own pace on campus.

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Ready. Set. Go do your thing.For the joining type: Piedmont offers clubs that are just like our students – richly diverse in interests. You could get involved (another trait of our students) with the Literary Society, Outdoor Club, Biology Club, Radio Club and… You get the idea.

For the sports minded: In a word, intramurals. Get your game on in softball, indoor and outdoor volleyball, basketball, flag football, and tennis. You don’t have to be on a varsity team to be an athlete here.

For entertainment seekers: Grab tickets for visiting performers, compete in talent shows, or take in movie night (complete with popcorn). There are also Atlanta-centered shopping, sporting and theatrical events.

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You’ll know a good thing when you live it.Just ask the 68% of Piedmont students who take up residence on campus each year. They will tell you it’s the fun, friend-making, connected thing to do. There are traditional residence halls, suite buildings and (new on the scene) a village of apartment-style living. No matter your exact address, you’ll find yourself part of a lively, caring community.

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Nothing short of Wow!We are student-centered. It takes only one walk through The Commons to confirm that fact. This brand new (and frankly remarkable) building dedicates 58,000 square feet to student satisfaction – including dining facilities, fitness center, intramural sports gymnasium, climbing wall, conference area, and offices for student services and organizations. That’s a lot under one roof – and all for you.

Like in the movies. It’s hard to imagine a classic college experience without the classic green quad bordered by historic buildings. Piedmont has a beautiful (and popular) one. While we are constantly expanding our facilities, we take great care in maintaining this part of our history – an often-used part of campus where you might find (and join) friendly games of flag football, a group of friends picnicking, or a class studying on a nice day.

We can get a little artsy. That’s a good thing. The arts – from the visual to the performing – add a large dash of spice to campus life at Piedmont. Whether majoring in the arts or not, you have the “we’re-happy-to-have-you” opportunity to participate in plays and musicals, sing or play in a music ensemble, and keep your creativity active in many other ways. Not to mention the fun times you can have taking it all in from the audience.

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It is said grit is the sign of a true athlete. We can confirm that.

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A winning example of that Lions’ drive. Maria Carter is host of College Central on the

Golf Channel (owned by NBC Universal) and

a 2013 graduate of Piedmont College. Her

former professor, Dr. Dale Van Cantfort says,

“Maria is a great example of what a student-

athlete can be at Piedmont College. She

played both golf and tennis, while also writing

for the school newspaper, hosting a weekly

radio show, serving on the Mass Comm

Student Leadership Council, and earning high

enough grades in her classes to be inducted

into the Mass Comm Honor Society.”

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Sports Headlines

8 CAPITAL ONE ACADEMIC ALL AMERICANS

38TEAM CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS

BEAUTIFUL RUNOur cross country teams train on trails all around the North Georgia mountains

16 NCAA DIVISION III POST-SEASON APPEARANCES

488ATHLETES NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE OVER THREE YEARS

2003-04 BEGINNING OF NCAA ERA

It’s all part of the Piedmont mix.Sports. Fitness. Competitive spirit. Students cheering. Trophies held high. All of those things have a big role in college life. At least they should – and they do at Piedmont College.

From our storied baseball history to the fielding of new sports – like lacrosse in 2012 – we have long put time and energy and resources into building and maintaining a powerful athletic program. Which is why we attract some of the best athletes around. And why we make our students green with pride, season after season.

You can see the level of our commitment in the quality of our facilities. Among them:

Johnny Mize Athletic Center, which houses the O’Neal Cave Arena.

Loudermilk Field, with covered seating, home to the baseball team.

Walker Fields, with artificial turf for lacrosse and soccer.

Burgen Tennis Courts, which offer an awesome view of the surrounding mountain ranges.

NCAA DIVISION IIIUSA SOUTH CONFERENCE

PRESIDENT’S CUP RECIPIENTAn award representative of the most successful all-around athletic program in the league

Great South Conference ChampionshipsWON BY PIEDMONT’S MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS PROGRAMS

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It’s in our nature to be in the right place. You have the great outdoors. You also have the greater outdoors. You’ll find yourself in the latter territory when you enroll in Piedmont. Demorest, the charming hometown of our main campus, is part of Habersham County, which is a gateway to just about every mountain-area pursuit you can imagine. (One reason we have such an active Outdoor Club.)

Hiking? Check. Fishing? Check. White-water

rafting? Check. Camping? Check. Festivals?

Check. Fall leaves? Check. National and state

parks? Check.

You get the picture (and it is a beautiful one). From the shores of Lake Burton to the rim of Tallulah Falls, from the Big Red Apple Festival to the Appalachian Trail, you are in for the time of your life.

Don’t forget, you’re an hour from Atlanta and less than an hour from Athens.

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Athens—Undergraduate ProgramsBusiness Administration (BA)—Concentrations in:

Accounting

Finance

General Business

Management

Marketing

Cardiovascular Technology (BS)

Criminal Justice (BA)

Education

Early Childhood Education (BA)

Early Childhood Program Administration (BA)

Middle Grades Education (BA)Health Care Administration (BS)

Nursing (BSN for initial certification)

Nursing—RN-to-BSN and LPN-to-BSN

Political Science (BA)

Psychology (BA)

Sociology (BA)

Athens—Graduate ProgramsMaster of Business Administration (MBA)

Certification Only

Master of Arts

Education (MA and MAT)

Instructional Technology (MA)

Special Education (MA and MAT)

Master of Science in Nursing

Nursing Administration (MSN)

Nursing Education (MSN)

Education Specialist (EDS) in Curriculum and Instruction

Doctor of Education (EDD) in Curriculum and Instruction

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Athens: Same education, different environment. Our Athens campus, opened in 1996, is a good choice if you want the best of both worlds – attending a small college in a big-college town.

Athens offers the core traits of Piedmont College – small classes, affordability, real world experience, career-oriented majors, a valuable liberal arts foundation, professors who are also mentors (and available), and a diploma with built-in respect.

It also offers its own characteristics. Classes are scheduled during the day and night, making it more convenient for working students. Students have easy access to the wealth of music, theatre, art, athletic events, and cultural activities in Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding area.

The fit could be just-right for you. A classic Piedmont College education in the Classic City of Athens.

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Check out the facts.

96% STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

31% STUDENTS HAVE CAMPUS JOBSEarning money and building resumes.

$10,000,000+ IN SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTSThe amount awarded by the college itself each year (above and beyond other financial aid options).

20 THE AVERAGE SIZE OF OUR CLASSES

14:1STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

40+ CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSSomething for everyone, or create your own.

100THE NUMBER OF VOICES IN THE PIEDMONT CHORALE

Right path, bright future.Depending on the academic

program you choose, you can

study in one or more major areas

and a minor area to explore

outside your major field. Piedmont

encourages study across multiple

disciplines, and you can even select

related courses in different schools

to create your own interdisciplinary

degree. Dual-degree programs for

students seeking an undergraduate

and graduate degree in secondary

education are offered for certain

academic areas.

For the most up-to-date information about our programs, visit piedmont.edu/academics.

68%OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

58,000 THE NUMBER OF SQUARE FEET OF THE STUDENT COMMONSOur outstanding new student center.

PROFESSORS KEEP REGULAR HOURS

Affordable? Definitely!

OUR DISTINCTIONS ARE EARNING ATTENTION.

AN EXTRAVAGANT WELCOME Our affiliation with the United Church of Christ and the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches means an inclusive spirit and a supportive environment for all.

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Demorest Undergraduate ProgramsSchool of Arts & SciencesArt (BA)Art (BFA)—Concentrations in:

Graphic DesignTwo-Dimensional DesignThree-Dimensional Design

Arts Administration (BFA)—Concentrations in:ArtMusicTheatre

Art Education (BA)Art Therapy (BA)Biology (BS)Biology Education (BA)Broadfield Science (BS)—BiologyBroadfield Science (BS/MAT)— Middle Grades Add-OnChemistry (BS)Chemistry Education (BS)Broadfield Science (BS)—ChemistryCriminal Justice (BA)Education

Art Education (BA)Biology Education (BA)Chemistry Education (BS)Drama Education (BA)English-Language Arts Education (BA)History Education (BA)Mathematics Education (BS)Spanish Education (BA)

Engineering Physics Dual Degree (BS) with Georgia Institute of Technology

English (BA)—Concentrations inCreative WritingLiterary Studies

English Education (BA)Environmental Science (BS)Forensic Science (BS)History (BA)History Education (BA)Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)International Studies (BA)Leadership Studies (BA)Mass Communications (BA)Mathematics (BS)Mathematics (BS)—Applied MathematicsMathematics Education (BS)Music (BA)—Concentrations in

Church MusicPerformance

Musical Theatre (BA)Philosophy and Religion (BA)Physics (BS)—Applied PhysicsPolitical Science (BA)Psychology (BA)Sociology (BA)Spanish (BA)Spanish Education (BA)Theatre (BA)—Theatre ArtsTheatre (BA)—Drama EducationTheatre (BA)—Musical TheatreTheatre (BA)—Design & Technical TheatreTheatre (BA)—Theatre for Youth

Harry W. Walker School of BusinessBusiness Administration (BA)—Concentrations in:

AccountingFinanceGeneral BusinessManagementMarketing

School of EducationBroadfield Science (BS/MAT)— Middle Grades Add-OnEarly Childhood Education (BA)Early Childhood Program Administration (BA)Educational Studies (BA)English—Dual Degree (BA/MAT)History—Dual Degree (BA/MAT)Mathematics—Dual Degree (BS/MAT)Middle Grades Education (BA)Secondary Education—Dual Degree (BA/MAT)

R. H. Daniel School of Nursing and Health SciencesAthletic Training (BS)Cardiovascular Technology (BS)Exercise and Sport Science (BS)Health Care Administration (BS)Health, Nutrition and Wellness (BS)Nursing (BSN for initial certification)Nursing (BSN)—RN-to-BSN and LPN-to-BSN

Graduate ProgramsMaster of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Master of Arts (MA) in Education

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Certification Only

Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction

Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction

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