Religious Organizations at Piedmont College...
Affiliated with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, Piedmont seeks to cultivate religious dialogue and fellowship across a breadth of faith tradition. Student religious organizations provide opportunities for fellowship, study, service, and spiritual growth to Piedmont students, faculty, and staff. Working in cooperation with the Campus Minister, these groups are open to all members of the Piedmont community who share their purposes. Previous membershio or involvement in the the sponsoring denomination or tradition is not required.

Rev. Ashley Cook
Campus Minister
Getman-Babcock
(706) 778-8500 ext. 1179
(706) 894-1239 (Home)

Back to table of contents

---

Baptist Student Union...

The BSU normally meets at 7 p.m., Tuesdays, in the undercroft of the Chapel for Bible study and fellowship. Men's and women's Bible studies are held in the residence halls at 8:30 p.m. on Mondays. A coeducational Bible study accompanied by praise and worship convenes at 8 p.m. on Thursdays in the community room of Purcell Hall.

Planning meetings, trips, and special campus events are scheduled on an ad hoc basis. The BSU is supported by the Georgia Baptist Convention. The faculty sponsor is Dr. Delene Lee.

 

Mr. David Kirkland Director (706) 864-6402

Nicole St. John President 778-8500, ext. 2312

Back to table of contents

---

Canterbury Club (Episcopalian)...

The Canterbury Club meets monthly for dinner, fellowship, and worship at the home of Piedmont faculty members. Sponored by Grace-Calvary episcopal Church, faculty sponsors include:

Dr. Timothy Lytle (706) 778-8500, ext. 1292
Dr. Lisa Lumpkin (706) 778-8500, ext. 1224
Dr. Cynthia Vance 778-8500, ext. 1241

Back to table of contents

Service Learning Program...

An opportunity to ...

• Make a difference in people's lives.
• Earn academic credit for participating in valuable community service.
• Learn by doing while addressing human needs in your community.
• Gain hands-on, practical experience in a variety of settings, with opportunities for creative reflection.

Back to table of contents

What is expected of Service Learning Program student volunteers?

• Give at least 20 hours in volunteer service during the semester at the site they select from a list of community agencies. (Some agencies require more than 20 hours.)
• Attend orientation/training sessions at the placement site. These hours do not count toward the 20 hours.
• Schedule regular work hours with the agency and document hours by signing in at each visit.
• Satisfy the academic requirements set by the instructor (term paper, class presentation, journal, etc.)
• Participate in two group reflection sessions led by the Campus Minister.
• Complete an evaluation of the Service Learning experience.

Back to table of contents

How to faculty participate in the Service Learning Program?

• Schedule class time (about 15 minutes) during the first two weeks of the semester for the Campus Minister to present the Service Learning Program to students.
• Clarify specific academic expectations for students who enroll in the Service Learning Program (e.g., a term paper, oral presentation, criteria for grading, additional reading).
• Complete an evaluation at the end of the semester.
• Receive from the Campus Minister documentation of student volunteer hours at the end of the semester.

Back to table of contents

How do agencies participate in the Service Learning Program?

• Provide job volunteer descriptions that appear in the Service Learning information packet.
• Provide training and orientation to prepare students for their volunteer experience.
• Offer service opportunities that give students direct person-to-person contact.
• Keep a record of each student's volunteer hours and report back to the Campus Minister at the appropriate time.
• Consult with the Campus Minister about special needs or problems.
• Complete an evaluation at the end of the semester.

Back to table of contents

What is the role of the Campus Minister in the Service Learning Program?

• Serves as liaison between the faculty, students and agencies.
• Publishes a Service Learning Program information packet each semester that includes a list of placement sites, program requirements, and enrollment instructions.
• Makes classroom presentations for the Service Learning Program, enrolls students, maintains contacts with the agencies, and provides agencies with a list of enrolled volunteers.
• Leads student reflection sessions.
• Provides participating faculty with documentation of each student's volunteer hours and reflection session attendance.

Uses the student, faculty and agency evaluations to enhance the effectiveness of the Service Learning Program.

Nickerson Congregational Scholars Program 
Charles C. Parkhust Scholarships
 

Piedmont College Nickerson Congregational Scholars
Established in 1994, the Nickerson Congregational Scholars Program was created by a gift from the estate of William and Lucille Nickerson. 

Nickerson Congregational Scholars are awarded financial assistance for tuition at Piedmont College. Students seeking a Nickerson Congregational Scholarship must be less than 25 years of age and must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Dependent children of clergy serving the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches receive an award of 100 percent of tuition. Congregationalist students studying to enter the ministry, or students who are members of National Association churches, receive an award for 50 percent of tuition. 

All Nickerson Congregational Scholar awards are renewable for up to four years. Recipients are required to maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA and meet all standards as set forth by the Student Handbook. In addition, recipients may apply for other need- and merit-based financial aid. 
Back to table of contents