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] A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... A private university is a university that is run without the control of any government entity. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... A faculty is a division within a university. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... Red re-directs here; for alternate uses see Red (disambiguation) Red is a color at the lowest frequencies of light discernible by the human eye. ... The athletic nickname, or equivalently athletic moniker, of a university or college within the United States of America is the name officially adopted by that institution for at least the members of its athletic teams. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... A website (alternatively, Web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on a Web server, usually accessible via the Internet or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML, that is almost always accessible via HTTP, a... Private schools, or independent schools, are schools not administered by local, state, or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public (state) funds. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library. ... In the history of education, the seven liberal arts comprise two groups of studies, the trivium and the quadrivium. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... The Pentecostal movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. ...

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 70% are from an Assemblies of God background. The top states represented are Florida, Ohio, Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia.^[2] Homeschooling – also called home education or home school – is the education of children at home, typically by parents or guardians, rather than in a public or private school. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ...

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] The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is a regional accreditor for over 13,000 public and private educational institutions ranging from preschool to college level in the Southern United States. ...

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] In the entertainment and news industries, syndication is a method of making content available to a range of outlets simultaneously. ...

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.

University Administration

Dr. Mark Rutland - President^[5]
Mr. John Kautz III - Vice President for Finance & Administration^[6]
Dr. Robert Herron - Vice President for Academic Affairs^[7]
Dr. Robert Crosby - Vice President for Student Development^[8]
Dr. James Davis - Vice President for Development^[9]

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]

College of Arts and Sciences

Dean: Gordon D. Miller, Ed.D.

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
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Department of Communication

Department Chair: John Pierce, M.F.A.

B.A. in Broadcast
B.S. in Broadcast
B.A. in Communication
B.S. in Communication
B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations
B.S. in Journalism and Public Relations
B.A. in Theatre
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Department of English and Foreign Languages

Department Chair: Rickey A. Cotton, Ed.D.

B.A. in English
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Department of Music

Department Chair: Danny H. Tindall, Ed.D.

B.A. in Music
B.S. in Church Music
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Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Department Chair: Deborah J. Hazelbaker, Ph.D.

B.A. in Mathematics
B.S. in General Biology
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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• All of the degrees within the Division of Continuing and Adult Education are offered online.

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.
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Leadership Forum

In 2007 Southeastern hosted its first ever annual leadership forum themed: "Igniting the flame of servant leadership."

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The event brought over 800 visitors to the Lakeland campus. Lakeland is the name of some places in the United States of America and one in Australia: Lakeland, Florida Lakeland, Minnesota Lakeland, Tennessee Lakeland, Queensland The English Lake District is also frequently referred to as Lakeland. Lakeland is also a band. ...

The second leadership forum is planned for March 5-7, 2008, Southeastern's development department is in the process of finalizing the speakers. It is said that some of the 07 Forum's speakers will host again, in addition to several new speakers.

Athletics

Athletic Director: Duane Aagaard^[11]

Nickname: The Fire

Division: NCCAA Division II The National Christian College Athletic Association ( NCCAA ) is an association of approximately 100 Christian universities, colleges, and Bible colleges in the United States which see collegiate sports primarily as an opportunity for Christian fellowship and ministry rather than a training grounds for future professional athletes or an opportunity to make...

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. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by throwing a ball through a 10-foot high hoop (the basket) under organized rules. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams of players strike a ball into a hole using several types of clubs. ... Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by throwing a ball through a 10-foot high hoop (the basket) under organized rules. ... Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... Volleyball is an Olympic sport in which two teams separated by a high net use their hands, arms or (rarely) other parts of their bodies to hit a ball back and forth over the net. ...

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. Terry-Thomas (left) and Clive Morton in Lucky Jim (1957) Terry-Thomas (July 14, 1911 – January 8, 1990) was a distinctive English comic actor famous for the trademark gap in his front teeth, cigarette holder, dressing gown, and such catch-phrases as Youre an absolute shower! and Good show... DUNLAP, John, printer, born in Strabane, Ireland, in 1747; died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 27 November, 1812. ...

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.

Notable Alumni

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References

External links

• Assemblies of God Colleges and Universities
• Southeastern University - Official Web Site