The academic program at Elon College prepares qualified students to enter graduate and professional schools or readies students to begin work in such fields as business, communications, teaching, public service and allied health. The bachelor’s degree consists of a major field of concentration in the liberal arts or in a professional or pre-professional area, a general studies program and elective courses.

Degrees and Major Fields of Concentration

     Elon offers courses leading to the graduate degrees of Master of Business Administration, Master of Education and Master of Physical Therapy and the undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science.

     The Master of Business Administration program requires 36 semester hours of graduate credit. Students are encouraged to apply regardless of undergraduate major. The Master of Education program requires 30-36 semester hours of graduate credit in Elementary Grades or Special Education. The Master of Physical Therapy requires 155 semester hours of graduate credit.

     The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded in the following fields: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communications (Broadcast, Corporate and Film emphasis), Computer Science, Computer Science/Engineering, Economics, Education (Elementary, Middle, Secondary—various subject areas, Special Education/Learning Disabilities), English, French, History, Human Services, Independent Major, International Studies, Journalism, Mathematics, Music, Music Performance, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Science Education, Social Science Education, Sociology, Spanish and Theatre Arts.

     The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded in Music Theatre.

     The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded in the following fields: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration (Management, Finance, Marketing, International Management and Management Information Systems), Chemistry, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Environmental Studies, Health Education, Leisure/Sport Management, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Music Education, Physical Education, Physics and Sports Medicine.

Minor Fields of Concentration

     Candidates for the bachelor's degree may elect a minor concentration consisting of at least 16 semester hours.

     The following minor fields are available: Accounting, African/African-American Studies, Anthropology, Asian/Pacific Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Dance, Economics, English, Film Studies, French, Geography, History, Human Services, International Studies, Journalism/Communications, Leisure/Sport Man-agement, Mathematics, Music, Non-Violence Studies, Philosophy, Physical Educa-tion, Physical Education (Coaching), Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Medicine (Athletic Training, Exercise/Sports Science), Studio Art, Theatre Arts and Women’s Studies.

     Elon’s General Studies program reflects the college’s long history of strong liberal arts education in a distinctive and highly contemporary form. Elon freshmen have the exceptional opportunity to begin their college careers in an intimate, seminar setting. The Global Experience course features a broad interdisciplinary investigation into many of the profound challenges facing the planet as we move into the next millennium. With classes individually designed by professors noted for their excellent teaching, each group gains a unique perspective on a set of issues under discussion campus-wide. As a result, the entire freshman class participates in an ongoing dialogue rich with diverse opinions, approaches and sources of informa-tion. The Global Experience course models the most admirable qualities of college learning. Students are called upon to participate and converse daily in a seminar setting. Collaboration and cooperation are fostered by frequent activities and projects. Writing and critical thinking are refined and the students develop a skill set that supports their future explorations in college and beyond. Developed with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the advanced seminars at the junior and senior level are interdisciplinary in order to help students think about important issues across the narrow boundaries of the traditional disciplines. Elon’s General Studies program also embodies the college’s focus on a holistic approach to education, linking theory to application, through the experiential learning require-ment. Through General Studies, Elon students encounter the best of the Elon faculty, are challenged to think in new and creative ways, and bring focus to their education through experience.

The General Studies program consists of four elements:

First-Year Core

In these four courses, students: 1) sharpen their reading, communication, numerical and information retrieval skills, 2) deepen their appreciation for a diversity of ideas, 3) grow in their ability to think independently, 4) learn to appreciate the wholeness of their own mind, values and body, 5) build on the careful and creative thinking that will bring them into the world of scholarship, and 6) learn that leadership is a way of thinking as well as a set of skills.

Experiential Learning

The requirement encourages students to engage the world about them actively and to reflect insightfully about their experiences. Included in experiential learning are internships, volunteer activities in the community and undergraduate research programs, among others.

Liberal Studies

Elon students take courses from a variety of areas, learning facts and ideas from professors and disciplines outside their majors. As they complete their Liberal Studies requirement, Elon students learn that there are multiple ways to examine problems and differing strategies for the development of solutions.

Advanced Studies

Upper-level courses outside the major carry the broad Elon education past the introductory level. A required interdisciplinary seminar provides the capstone to the General Studies experience. Students work closely with a professor as they use intellectual skills to cross the borders between traditional academic disciplines.

The General Studies program assumes learning is cumulative and developmental. Elon College students will revisit the theme of a broad education from initial enrollment to graduation.

Martha and Spencer Love School of Business

     Established in 1985, the Love School of Business is an outgrowth of an endowment gift to Elon College from the Martha and Spencer Love Foundation.

     The Love School of Business builds upon the liberal arts tradition of Elon College and provides undergraduate and graduate students the educational opportunities that will prepare them for business careers and civic leadership.

     The Business School offers undergraduate-level majors in Accounting, Business Administration (concentrations in Management, Marketing, Finance, International Management and Management Information Systems), Economics and a graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA).

     Specific requirements for Accounting, Business Administration and Economics are listed under Courses of Instruction.

Professional Programs

     Elon College offers professional programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Education, Human Services, Journalism, Music, Public Administration and Medical Technology. These programs prepare graduates entering beginning-level professional positions. Qualified graduates may wish to continue their studies in graduate school.

Pre-professional Programs

     Elon College offers programs that prepare students for professional studies in such fields as dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, physical therapy and theology. Students entering any pre-professional program should plan carefully, using the catalog of the professional school they wish to enter as a specific guide to choosing courses at Elon College. In addition to the preparation students receive through the regular academic curriculum, Elon offers a pre-professional advising program that emphasizes careful academic advising, special programs and workshops and assistance in the graduate application process. Faculty advisors are available to assist students in this planning.

Pre-engineering

     Elon offers a pre-engineering program that allows students to undertake a sequence of courses emphasizing math, physics and chemistry.

     Students may transfer to an engineering school after two years. While there is the potential for a qualified student to transfer to any engineering school, the pre-engineering program at Elon College has been approved by the Subcommittee on Engineering Transfer for transfer to the engineering programs at North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Qualified students completing Elon's program receive preferential consideration for transfer to any of these engineering schools.

     A three-year pre-engineering program is available for those students who have strong potential for pursuing an engineering degree but who do not have the math preparation necessary to take calculus. First-year students may take college algebra in the fall semester and calculus in the spring semester.

Pre-law

     The Association of Law Schools embraces two educational objectives for undergraduate law students: First, the student should learn to reason logically; second, the student should learn to express thoughts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. While law schools do not require a specific undergraduate major, several majors at Elon prepare students for admission to law school. Elon faculty members help students choose specific courses and curriculum tracks that increase students' chances for acceptance into law school. They also advise students in the selection of law schools, preparation for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and the application procedure.

     Through programs offered by the Prelaw Society, students discuss career opportunities with attorneys, judges and law enforcement officers. The Prelaw Society also arranges visits to area law schools and offers programs on taking the LSAT and applying to law school.

Pre-medical and Pre-dental and Other Health Professions

     Elon's health professions program prepares students for entry into schools of dentistry, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, podiatry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy and other health-related professions.

     Elon's Health Professions Advisory Committee is designed to guide and advise students who are interested in pursuing careers in medical and health-related professions. The committee is composed of faculty members from Elon, Bowman Gray School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center. The committee monitors each student's academic progress and offers helpful advice on choosing a health profession as well as selecting and applying to professional schools. It assists students with the application process and provides letters of recommendation and interviews.

     Students interested in a medically related career should meet with the Health Professions Advisory Committee Chair (Dr. Herbert W. House) and obtain information about their course of study as soon as possible. Although a concentration of the student's academic work will be in the sciences, medical and professional schools seek students with well-rounded academic experiences and well-developed critical thinking skills.

     Scholarships assisting science and pre-medical students are available through the Elon Science Fellows Program and Lincoln pre-medical scholarships. Pre-medical students are encouraged to join and actively participate in the Lincoln Pre-medical Society. Meetings of the Society are held monthly, except during winter term. Numerous medical professionals are chosen and invited by the society to present programs of interest at the meetings.

(Any Full-time Christian Vocation)

     The educational program at Elon College provides opportunities for students to prepare for the various aspects of Christian ministry. Although no particular major is required, many courses and other educational and service experiences permit students to explore their interest in and fitness for religious vocations. In general, for church-related vocations, students may major in Religious Studies or any of the liberal arts areas.

Evening School

     Undergraduate and graduate-level courses are also offered during the evening. While any student may enroll in courses at these times, evening courses are especially convenient for students who work during the day. By attending classes solely at night, students may earn the Master of Business Administration or the Master of Education degree. Students may earn undergraduate degrees through a combination of day and evening classes.

Transitional Program

     This first semester program provides individual counseling and faculty who work closely with entering students to help them make a successful transition to college. Students may be placed in preparatory courses in math, writing, reading and study skills which count as elective credit toward graduation.

Free Peer Tutoring

     Free peer tutoring is offered to all students in most subjects through the LaRose Resources Center.

Writing Program

     Elon College has a well established Writing Center, an interdisciplinary minor in Professional Writing, and an emerging Writing Across the Curriculum Program that make up the college’s Writing Program. Each of these entities works concurrently to support and enhance student writing at all levels and in all areas of the college’s curriculum through student and faculty workshops as well as a wide variety of other activities. One-on-one writing tutoring is available through the Writing Center, from Sunday through Thursday, to all members of the college community who need help at any stage in a writing project.

Elon 101

     Elon 101 is a specially designed academic advising course/program that introduces first semester students to college life. Among topics discussed are time management, study skills and how to become involved in campus activities. An extended orientation to college, the course is co-taught by the students' academic advisor plus a student teaching assistant. The class is limited in size to 15 students. The course meets weekly during the first semester and offers one semester hour of general college credit upon successful completion. Grading for this course is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

High School Credit Bank Program

     This program allows high school seniors to earn college credit before entering college through the completion of two summer session courses at Elon, and two courses at Elon during each semester of the senior year.

Leaders for the Twenty-First Century Programs

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program

     Elon College is one of only two private colleges selected by the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission to offer a Teaching Fellows program, and one of only 14 institutions throughout the state. North Carolina Teaching Fellows are selected by the Public School Forum of North Carolina, which awards approximately 400 fellowships annually. North Carolina high school students interested in the teaching profession apply to the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission and are awarded grants through a selective interview process.

     The Teaching Fellows' experience takes place in the context of Elon's highly successful teacher education program. Faculty work closely with students as mentors and academic advisors. In their junior and senior years, Teaching Fellows put their skills into practice by serving as peer advisors for entering education majors. All Teaching Fellows are allowed to participate in the Elon Honors program and receive Honors designation upon graduation provided they complete all requirements.

     The Teaching Fellows experience at Elon is a four-year program requiring participation in the following:

• Specially designed leadership courses
• Internships
• Study/travel to major U.S. metropolitan areas
• A semester of study in London
• Special field trip, lecture series
• Capstone seminar examining local, state and national issues and their effect on education
• Elon Experiences Transcript

Honors Program

     The Honors Program assists academically superior students to attain greater breadth and depth in their General Education studies.

     Honors Fellows can enroll in challenging courses that emphasize writing, critical analysis, problem solving and independent research taught by innovative faculty. Class size is generally limited to 20. Since the program is collegewide in scope, most Honors courses are taken in disciplines differing from one's major.

     Other features of the program include: Early preregistration privileges, off-campus retreats, Honors housing arrangements and opportunities to attend Honors conferences and present research. Honors graduates often pursue further study or graduate training.

     Most students are selected to enter the program as freshmen, but one can apply for admission as a continuing student by seeing the Honors Director. Students may also be referred by professors. Honors awards are renewable for up to four years, providing the recipient successfully completes a minimum course load of 30 semester hours for each academic year, maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above and satisfies the requirements of the Honors program.

     To receive Honors Program recognition at graduation, students must complete a minimum of 25 hours of Honors experience, as listed below, and achieve a 3.2 grade point average overall and in all Honors courses taken.

     Students who fail to maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or better are subject to dismissal from the program and all benefits associated with it.

Requirements for Honors Program Recognition

Category I: Students are required to take 9 semester hours from the following courses:

(1) Honors Elon 101 (1 sh)
(2) Honors GS 110: Global Experience (4 sh)
(3) One 100-200 level Honors course (4 sh)

Category II: Students are required to take 12 semester hours chosen from the following courses:

(1) 200-400 level Honors courses(A maximum of 4 semester hours from the 200 level)
(2) 300-400 level non-Honors courses taken for Honors credit. (This may include scheduled department or General Studies courses, internships and independent study. Plans must be submitted in writing and approved by Director before the course is taken. See Director for details.) (A maximum of 4 semester hours may be used in this manner.)
(3) Study abroad semester program participation (4 hours Honors credit) Winter/summer term (2 hours Honors credit) (A maximum of 4 semester hours may be used in this manner.)
(4) Experiential Honors credit. Students may receive Honors credit (but not academic credit) for participating in some of the many Honors Program activities. See Director for details. (A maximum of 4 semester hours may be used in this manner.)

Category III: Students are required to take 4 semester hours from the following:

Honors General Studies Seminar

Senior (Junior, in some cases) Honors students would take an Honors section of the required upper-level General Studies Seminar or other approved upper-level General Studies Seminar.

For information about Honors Scholarships

The Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows

The Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows program is a four-phase developmental program that takes students from learning leadership skills to sharing those skills with others. The program is coordinated by a select group of students leaders. The student-run model helps keep the program strong and full of new energy each year.

Freshman Fellows

     Students who are leaders in their high schools and/or communities compete for 25 positions. The Freshman Fellows are successful students and have made significant contributions to their communities. The Fellows participate in the Emerging Leaders Program as well as attend a fall retreat, become active in at least one student organization, and collaborate with a team on a community project. In the spring, they coordinate the selection for the next year's Freshman Fellows. Upon successful completion of the Freshman Fellows program, students move from "learning to lead."

Sophomore Fellows

     After "learning to lead" as freshmen, Fellows move to "doing leadership" as sophomores. The Sophomore Fellows take a leadership role in one or more organizations, attend a "How to Lead" retreat, and participate in monthly meetings with a faculty member or administrator.

Junior Fellows

     Junior Fellows focus on "enhancing leadership styles" by coordinating the Emerging Leaders program which is open to all new students. Junior Fellows also study the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, shadow a community leader, and attend a state or regional leadership conference.

Senior Fellows

     As seniors, the fellows "share leadership" by coordinating the "How-to-Lead" retreat for the sophomore fellows, participate in career preparation programs, attend capstone discussions to reflect upon their experiences at Elon, and offer their legacy papers at a special banquet at the end of the year honoring Dr. Cannon, the founder of the program.

Leadership fellows who complete all four phases of the program will receive the prestigious Isabella Cannon Leadership medallion and be recognized with distinction upon graduation from the College

The Jefferson-Pilot Business Fellows Program

     The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business is dedicated to developing leaders for the 21st century. As part of that thrust, the Love School offers the Jefferson-Pilot Business Fellows Program to outstanding freshmen who have a strong interest in a career in business, non-profit organizations or government and who plan to major or minor in accounting, business administration, or economics. Almost all Jefferson- Pilot Business Fellows students are selected to enter as a freshman but some openings are available for continuing students.

     Some of the features of the Jefferson-Pilot Business Fellows program are the following:

• a two credit freshman seminar in the Spring semester of the freshman year
• a $750 Study Abroad grant for use in economics or business-related study abroad courses
• a guaranteed paid internship for use in the summer between the junior and senior years
• an investment course where the students manage part of the Elon endowment
• a senior capstone experience that will have the students involved in a real business situation.

     In all of these program elements, the students will work closely with the 25 Jefferson-Pilot Business Fellows students. The students will gain the rich experience of working in teams, addressing problems together, and being involved with real business issues. This program will truly prepare the student to assume a leadership role in the 21st century.

The Science Fellows

     A research-based program for exceptional students majoring in the sciences, mathematics or computer science, the Science Fellows Program provides excellent preparation for graduate study or a career in the sciences, mathematics or medicine. Fifteen Science Fellows are selected annually based on high school academic performances, science GPA, SAT/ACT, essay and interview. Fellows enjoy a variety of opportunities including assignment to a faculty mentor, a year-long interdisciplinary seminar in the freshman year to prepare for scientific research, a science policy course, paid research assistantships during the junior or senior year, and optional housing in a science Living/Learning Community. 10 Science Fellows scholarships valued at $2,000 annually are awarded to freshman Fellows each year, in addition to Presidential scholarships they may have already received. Science Fellows are also invited to participate in the Elon College Honors Program.

Enrichment Programs

The Elon Experiences Transcript

     The Elon Experiences Transcript provides a co-curricular transcript that enhances job and graduate school opportunities. The transcript documents leadership development, service learning, Study Abroad, internship/co-op experiences and undergraduate research during the college career. Elon Experiences help develop informed, productive, responsible and caring citizens-individuals equipped with an education that enriches personal lives and enhances professional careers.

Leadership Development

     Special courses, service projects, organizational leadership and internships help students develop the characteristics that identify a leader in any field: strong character, good communications skills, self-confidence, the ability to make decisions, motivate others, solve problems and take risks. Leadership development programs are described more fully in the Student Life sections.

Service Learning

     Acting on the college's commitment to civic responsibility and leadership, the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Elon Volunteers! offer programs and projects ranging from Habitat for Humanity to tutoring and mentoring programs. In addition, campus organizations participate in a variety of support and fund-raising programs, such as the Adopt-A-Highway clean-up program, American Red Cross Blood Drive, Special Olympics and March of Dimes Walk-a-thon. Service Learning programs are described more fully in the Student Life sections.

International and Multicultural Exposure

     Examples of recent international experiences listed on Elon Experiences Transcripts include: semester programs in London, Japan, Spain; winter term in London, Costa Rica, Ireland, France, Germany, Belize, Mexico and Australia; and summer study and travel in Europe, China and India.

Undergraduate Research

     Students may engage in research projects under the direction of individual faculty members. Students receive academic credit and have the opportunity to present their research methodology and results on campus and at local, regional and national conferences.

Internship and Co-op Opportunities

     Through internships and co-op opportunities, Elon helps students understand the value of productive work, develop the knowledge and skills to compete and progress in a meaningful job or earn money to meet financial obligations. The Career Services Center at Elon assists students in meaningful career planning and preparation, and provides the resources and support needed for successful employment and career advancement after graduation. Over 67 percent of 1996 Elon graduates participated in internships and co-ops.

Study Abroad

     Study abroad programs enhance the academic program and give students an opportunity to learn firsthand from other countries and cultures. Approximately 40 percent of 1997 Elon graduates participated in study abroad activities. The college offers a variety of such opportunities.

     Students may elect to spend a semester, either fall or spring, in London. By selecting from the broad range of courses offered, most of which are taught by British faculty, students can fulfill General Studies requirements. Through internships and field research projects, students experience many dimensions of British culture. Students have access to the University of London's library. Fall and spring breaks permit extensive European travel. Elon students may spend a semester or a year in Japan at Kansai Gaidai Center for International Education, and study Japanese language and culture. Semester study is also possible through institutional arrangements with the University of Orebro in Orebro, Sweden, Curtin University in Perth, Australia and Universidad de Valladolid in Valladolid, Spain.

     During the winter term the college offers a study/travel opportunity to England. This program allows students to spend approximately three weeks housed in London with opportunities for numerous excursions to historical and cultural sites in Great Britain. The college also offers other study/travel programs to various locations that vary from year to year. Other students have spent the winter term in Costa Rica studying its language, history and culture, or in Belize, Ireland, Mexico or Ghana. European studies include a course devoted to the unification of Europe and a course on World War II with visits to Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Other study abroad sites include Italy and Australia. All programs offer a wide range of course credit.

Independent Study and Research

     Independent study and research is an integral part of the educational program at Elon College. With the assistance of faculty members, students get the chance to develop hypotheses and think creatively. Those who plan to attend graduate school benefit from the research experience. By providing an atmosphere for one-on-one learning with their professors, Elon gives students a unique opportunity to discover the experience of being a professional in their chosen field. Elon students can showcase their research efforts in the Student Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) in which the participants give a presentation of their research projects and then respond to questions from the audience. Students also can present research papers off campus.

Military

ROTC

     The Reserves Officers Training Corps program offers a military science curriculum leading to commission in the U.S. Army upon graduation. This course offers built-in financial assistance and special scholarship programs.

Credits for Veterans

     This program offers military personnel on active duty the opportunity to submit CLEP credit by contacting their Education Officers or USAFI in Madison, Wisconsin, for testing. Credit for work completed may be transferred to other accredited post-secondary institutions, and service experience is accepted for physical education requirements.

Career Center

     The following programs are available through the Career Center to help students plan their futures, explore careers/graduate school and become adept at finding employment. The Career Center is located in Duke Building on the first floor. This newly renovated center houses many career-related resources, including computers for students to develop resumes, search for jobs and internships, and explore career options.

Career Planning

     Awareness of personal values, interests, skills and occupational information is necessary to make academic and career decisions. Professional career counselors assist students with their major and career choices by providing individualized career counseling, assessment inventories, computerized career guidance and information systems, occupational/educational information, career preview programs and workshadowing opportunities. COE 110 "Exploring Careers/Majors," a one-hour elective credit course, is for students exploring major and/or career options. Catalogs, a computerized graduate school locator, and computerized study guides for GRE, GMAT and LSAT are available to help students make decisions about postgraduate education.

Employment Services

     Employability is the key to success for any major. Career Services assists students from all majors as they identify their career direction and finalize their career search. The Career Services Center has incorporated modern technology to provide more effective student/employer matches and to help students access current employer literature. Programs for upper-class and graduate students include classes in job search skills (COE 310 "Securing A Job"), resume referral to employers, on-campus interviews, individual job search assistance, job vacancy lists and a credentials file. Workshops on resume writing, job interviewing and other special career topics are offered. Additional resources and programs include occupational and employer information, career fairs, specialty work "shadowing" experiences and mentoring programs, and classes on making the transition from college to the workplace. The same services for students are also available to Elon alumni.

Internships or Co-ops

     Elon College strongly supports programs that allow students to relate their classroom learning to work experience. Active cooperative education and internship programs provide opportunities throughout the academic year and during summers for students to explore careers, to integrate theory with practice and to examine future job possibilities. In each learning experience, the student's academic or career-related work assignment is supervised and evaluated by Elon faculty. Internships are directly related to majors or minors, may be full- or part-time and paid or unpaid. Most departments offer internship credits. Co-ops usually offer pay, are full- or part-time, may be repeated and count toward elective credit. The class COE 310 "Securing A Job" is required of co-op students.

     Eligibility Requirements: Students must be a junior or senior (sophomore for co-op), have a 2.0 minimum GPA, have completed departmental prerequisites and have approval from the Faculty Sponsor/Experiential Education Director. Those participating in co-ops must enroll in the COE 310 class.

Academic Support Services

     Elon College seeks to meet the individual academic needs of all students. In order to accomplish this, the college places emphasis on a variety of academic support services.

Academic Advising Center

     Students are assigned faculty advisors before they enter Elon College. An important part of the Academic Advising Center's service is Elon 101, a freshman advising course. Freshmen not enrolling in Elon 101 are assigned advisors based on whether or not they have expressed an interest in a major. Students without clear career goals may be counseled in selecting a major and are assigned advisors within the major departments. Special advising assistance is also available for students in pre-professional programs such as pre-law, pre-medical and pre-engineering. Transfer students are assigned an academic advisor in the department of their majors at the time they enter.

     Closely associated with the Academic Advising Center is the Career Services Center. Testing programs, an extensive careers library and career counseling help students explore career opportunities and correlate academic course work with career objectives.

Disabilities Services

     Although Elon has no formal program for students with disabilities, the college does attempt to make reasonable classroom accommodations for students who provide formal documentation from a licensed/certified doctor, psychologist or learning specialist. The documentation should be dated within four years of the student’s enrollment at Elon; should explain the limitations resulting from the disability; and should include specific accommodations needed. Students who wish to discuss their disabilities and appropriate accommodation should contact Disabili-ties Services in the Academic Advising Center in Alamance 101. Copies of the Elon College disabilities policy and procedures are also available in Alamance 101. Dr. Smith Jackson is the Section 504 Coordinator, in Alamance 118.

Media and Television Services

     Headquartered in the library, media/television services offers a broad range of production facilities and equipment designed to meet the educational needs of students. Services include equipment instruction and check-out, audio and video production, instructional design, and support of the Elon radio station and television network.

The Carol Grotnes Belk Library

     Elon’s new library, opened in summer 1999, is uniquely designed to integrate print, electronic and audiovisual resources with an extensive program of research, tutoring and technical support. More than 100 computers offer access to the online catalog and to Internet resources throughout the world. Students can choose among a wide variety of individual and group study spaces while using the more than 300,000 books, government documents and media. More than 4,000 periodical titles are available in print or online format.

Computer Facilities

     Elon's academic computer resources include a Hewlett Packard 9000, 15 NT servers and several Linux servers. The PC computer labs are located in the Carol Grotnes Belk Library, McMichael Science Center and Alamance, Long, Duke and Powell buildings. The PC labs contain 370 microcomputer workstations that are connected to the HP's, the on-line library catalog, the Internet and the NT net-works. There are also Macintosh labs in the Faith Rockefeller Model Center for the Arts and in Alamance building. Software packages include Windows 95/98, Macintosh OS8, Office ’97 and the statistical packages SAS and SPSS. Academic computing facilities are staffed by students and open to all students at no additional charge.