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marion military institute

1101 WASHINGTON STREET

MARION, AL 36756

ADMISSIONS OFFICE 1-800-MMI-1842

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FAX (334) 683-2383

Homepage: http//www.marionmilitary.edu

Academic Catalog

2010-2011

The provisions of this catalog are subject to modification,

revocation, and/or additions as deemed necessary by the

administration and faculty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Message From the President ......................................................................3

A Message From the Vice President for Academics ......................................4

About Marion Military Institute .....................................................................5

Programs ........................................................................................................8

General Academic Policies ..........................................................................10

Cadet Activities and Services .......................................................................22

Admissions Information ...............................................................................28

Academic Programs .....................................................................................34

Course Descriptions .....................................................................................37

Costs Financial Aid, and Scholarship Programs ..........................................54

Administration and Faculty ..........................................................................71

Foundation Board .........................................................................................79

David J. Mollahan, USMC (Ret)

President

Marion Military Institute

Colonel David J. Mollahan, U.S. Marine Corps

(retired) became the 16th President of Marion Military

Institute on 1 August 2009. He had been serving at the

U.S. Naval Academy as Division Director, Humanities

and Social Sciences Division, and as the senior Marine

Corps Representative until 1 July 2009 when he retired,

completing a 30-year Marine Corps career.

He was commissioned in June 1979 upon graduation from Oregon State University,

where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology.

He later earned a Master of Military Studies degree from Marine Corps Command

and Staff College where he graduated as a Distinguished Graduate. Colonel

Mollahan also attended the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, the Joint

Forces Staff College, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Security

Studies Program as the Commandant of the Marine Corps Fellow.

Colonel Mollahan’s military career has included multiple land and sea-based

deployments to Okinawa, Korea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Ocean and the

Persian Gulf. He has participated in contingency and combat operations in Liberia,

Somalia, the Adriatic Sea, Kosovo, and Iraq. His assignments have included

Commanding Officer, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (reinforced); Deputy

Chief of Staff, U.S. Joint Forces Command; Chief of Staff, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing;

and Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group 26 (reinforced).

His personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of

Merit with Gold Star, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal

with Bronze Numeral 4, Navy Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, (8)

Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and various

other unit awards and decorations. He has also accumulated over 4100 mishap free

flight hours as a Marine naval aviator, including over 250 combat flight hours.

Colonel Mollahan and his wife Ingrid have two sons; LT Sean Mollahan, USN,

U.S. Naval Academy ’02, a P-3 Orion Naval Flight Officer; and 1stLt Kellen

Mollahan, USMC, U.S. Naval Academy ’05, a MV-22 Osprey aviator.

A Message from the Vice President for Academics

Dear Prospective Students,

We are happy that you are considering

attending Marion Military Institute to receive

your associate’s degree. Our Institute,

established in 1842, has a strong heritage and

reputation for preparing young men and women

for further study at senior institutions and then

subsequently, for fulfilling careers. Likewise, we

work to instill in our students a strong sense of

self-discipline and responsible citizenship.

We offer an associate in science program,

which prepares our students for transfer to a four-

year college or university of their choice. We

offer a strong curriculum taught by credentialed

faculty who care about our students and their educational progress. At Marion

Military Institute, we pride ourselves on knowing each of our students by

name and working to ensure that our students have a positive and beneficial

educational experience. Our small class size and caring environment have a

positive and lasting impact on our students.

We hope that you enroll with us and experience our excellent educational

offerings and student-oriented environment.

Sincerely,

Susan G. Stevenson

Academic Dean & Vice President

Susan G. Stevenson

Academic Dean & Vice President

ABOUT MARION

MILITARY INSTITUTE

LOCATION

Marion Military Institute is located in Marion, Alabama. Marion is a small

town located in the west-central section of Alabama, an equal distance from

Birmingham and Montgomery. The institute is located about an hour’s drive

south of Tuscaloosa.

CAMPUS

The campus encompasses 148 acres including a lighted athletic field, baseball

diamond, softball field, nine-hole golf course, and six tennis courts in addition to

academic buildings, dormitories, and a cafeteria. A multi-purpose athletic center

houses a large stage for drama and other performances, a twenty-five meter indoor

swimming pool, a racquetball courts, a weight room, a wrestling center, and a

collegiate basketball court. The centerpiece of the campus is its historic chapel

featuring six historic, stained glass windows.

The college student lounge is located adjacent to the golf course and features

wide-screen televisions and a snack area. A golf pro shop is located on the first floor

of the student lounge. In the center of campus, the students also have access to a

snack bar, barber shop, mail room, uniform shop, and Bookstore.

HISTORY

Marion Military Institute is one of five

military junior colleges in the United States.

The Institute traces its origin back to 1842

when Howard College was founded in Marion,

Alabama. In 1887, the Baptist State Convention

moved the college to Birmingham. The

president of Howard College, Colonel James T.

Murphy, remained behind to become the founder of Marion Military Institute. The

property was transferred to a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees, and a charter for

a nonprofit educational institution was granted by the State of Alabama. In 2006,

Marion Military Institute became a member of the Alabama two-year college system,

and hence, became state-supported.

Since 1887, MMI has been a military school. At the turn of the century, considerable

effort was devoted to patterning the school after prominent English schools. In fact,

literature of the period details the effort to make Marion the “Eton of the South.” The

first World War interrupted this plan, and Marion developed as a military high school

and junior college. Although Army Junior and Senior ROTC has been an integral

part of the Institute, emphasis on academics remains the essence of the school. At

Marion Military Institute, learning takes place in an ordered atmosphere, in which

discipline is the core and foundation.

Preparation for the nation’s service academies has been a specialized part of the

Marion Military Institute program since 1910. The General Bruce K. Holloway

Service Academy Program utilizes MMI’s sound academic curriculum and

outstanding ROTC program to provide extraordinary preparation for students seeking

appointments to the service academies. The fact that more than 200 generals and

admirals began their military education here ably attests to the effectiveness of the

program.

Vision

Marion Military Institute will

continue to transform itself through

initiatives which will create compre-

hensive excellence, innovative lead-

ership, and strategic alliances. MMI

will broaden the range of rigorous

and relevant academic programs; re-

cruit quality cadets, faculty, and staff;

increase enrollment; and expand its

commitment to superior infrastruc-

ture, including modern technology.

This transformative process will en-

hance MMI’s nationally recognized

position as a unique, premier two-

year college preeminent in military training and dedicated to the success of all cadets.

Mission

Marion Military Institute, a two-

year public institution, educates and

trains the Corps of Cadets in order

that each graduate is prepared for

success at four-year institutions, in-

cluding the service academies, with

emphasis on providing intellectual,

moral-ethical, physical-athletic,

and leadership development expe-

riences in a military environment.

Programs

All cadets are required to enroll in either basic or senior ROTC. Credit for prior

military training at accredited institutions or military service may be granted by the

Academic Dean and the Professor of Military Science.

Accreditation

Marion Military Institute (MMI) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of

the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. The

Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is the

recognized regional accrediting body in the eleven U.S. Southern States (Alabama,

Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina,

Tennessee, Texas and Virginia) and in Latin America for those institutions of higher

education that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degrees.

Documents describing the MMI’s accreditation can be reviewed upon request at the

Office of Institutional Research located in the Administration Building on Wilkerson

Drive. Direct inquiries to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

concerning Marion Military Institute’s accreditation should be forwarded to:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

1866 Southern Lane

Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097

Telephone number: 404-679-4501

http://www.sacs.org/

Early Commissioning Program (ECP)

The Early Commissioning Program provides the opportunity for cadets to receive

a commission as an Army officer two years earlier than their peers at four-year

colleges or universities. To be eligible for this unique, accelerated program, a cadet

must qualify for the program and commit to a basic term of service in the U.S. Army

in either an active duty or reserve forces duty status. Cadets qualify for the ECP in

one of the following ways: completion of the Army ROTC Leaders’ Training Course

in the summer prior to admission; prior military service with at least completion

of the basic training component or the equivalent; or at least 3 years of JROTC

and approval of the Professor of Military Science. An advanced ROTC cadet must

successfully pass a standard army physical (medical examination) and have no

previous record of arrests or convictions.

Upon successful completion of the Advanced ROTC courses and the Early

Commissioning Program, the cadet will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in

the Army. Upon achieving a baccalaureate degree, a second lieutenant may compete

for continuous active duty or enter active duty for training and remain with the

National Guard or Army Reserve.

The General Bruce K. Holloway

Service Academy Program (SAP)

Each year, young men and women attend Marion Military Institute to prepare

for admission to the service academies. The General Bruce K. Holloway Service

Academy Program, established in 1907 and the oldest such program in the United

States, offers a year of solid academic preparation, military training, leadership, and

physical development.

All cadets enrolled in the Service Academy Program are assigned to regular

academic classes. Additionally, special courses in mathematics, English, vocabulary

development, and testing orientation are offered. Special attention is also given to

physical conditioning.

All SAP candidates must be morally, physically, medically, and academically

sound. All candidates must, as a minimum, meet all ROTC standards. It is very

desirable that candidates show participation in high school sports, other high school

activities, and indicate their willingness and ability to participate in the overall MMI

program. The only exceptions to these criteria may be those candidates sponsored

by a specific service academy. The College has established additional admission

requirements for these specific programs.

1. For admission to the Early Commissioning Program, the applicant must have

a minimum of a 19 composite on the ACT (equivalent on the SAT) and a

minimum high school grade point average of 2.00.

2. For admission to the Basic Cadet Program, the applicant must have a minimum

of a 16 composite on the ACT (equivalent on the SAT) and a strong high

school record of academic achievement in core courses.

3. For admission to the sponsored Service Academy Preparatory Program, the

sponsored applicant must have a score on the SAT of 1100 or more (ACT composite

of 24 or more) with both a math and verbal score of 540 or more, and at least a

2.5 high school grade point average. The only exceptions to these criteria may be

those made by the sponsoring Academy or those candidates deemed eligible for the

program by the Director of the Service Academy Preparatory Program.

Air Force ROTC (AFROTC)

MMI cadets may pursue a commission as an Air Force officer through the Air

Force ROTC program. Cadets can complete two years at MMI before transferring to

a senior college or university to complete the commissioning program for the United

States Air Force.

Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course (PLC)

The Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) is a program designed to provide college

freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with the opportunity to earn a Marine officer’s

commission. Upon completion of summer training, applicants may begin receiving

a monthly stipend. Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university,

applicants are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Marine

Corps.

Basic Cadet

The Basic Cadet Program at MMI is designed specifically for those students who

wish to enroll at MMI without incurring a military service obligation. Basic cadets

realize a military environment offers them something extra. This added bonus is

an opportunity to live a disciplined lifestyle while gaining practical experience in

leadership and organizational management. Cadets learn within the framework of

a military academy environment while preparing for civilian careers. Basic cadets

enroll in military science I and II.

GENERAL ACADEMIC

POLICIES

Classification of Students

A cadet enrolled for 12 or more semester

hours of credit is classified as full-time.

In order to make satisfactory progress

toward the associate’s degree, however, it

is recommended that cadets carry at least

15 to 16 hours of credit each semester. Any

cadet who wishes to take more than 19 hours

of credit must receive approval to register

from both his/her academic advisor and the

Academic Dean.

Placement Testing

Marion Military Institute assesses each incoming college cadet in English,

mathematics, and reading. The purposes of the assessment are to determine readiness

for college-level courses and to establish initial placement in appropriate college-

level or college-preparatory courses. Cadets who test below college-level readiness

in English, mathematics, and/or reading will be required to take developmental

courses prior to enrolling in the college-level core curriculum courses.

Registration for Courses and

Changes in the Cadet Schedule

Currently enrolled cadets have the opportunity to register first. They may expect

to register just prior to the end of the preceding semester. Cadets may make changes

in their class schedule by adding and/or dropping classes through the first five days

of each semester. The dropped classes are not recorded on the cadet’s transcript.

After the first week of class and through the date specified in the academic

calendar, a cadet may withdraw from individual courses. While enrolled, however,

a cadet must at all times maintain a full class load which is defined as twelve credit

hours. Audited courses and courses from which a student withdraws are subject to

the same fees as regular courses. Cadets may withdraw from the entire semester

through the last day of class, as published in the academic calendar. At the point of

withdrawal the cadet will receive a grade of W for the course(s).

Repeating A Course

With certain exceptions, a cadet may

repeat any course(s) in which he/she

was previously enrolled. Each attempt

that results in an official grade (A, B, C,

D, F, W) will be recorded on the cadet’s

transcript, and each attempt resulting

in an official grade will be used in the

calculation of the grade point average.

When the cadet applies for graduation,

however, only the last grade awarded

will be included in the calculation of the grade point average for graduation purposes.

No course in which the last grade received was an “F”, “W”, or “I” may be counted

toward graduation.

Class Attendance

Cadets are expected to attend every class meeting. Attendance is considered a

contract with obligated appointments and specific expectations of attendance. In

the event that a cadet must miss class due to a school-sponsored activity, the cadet

is advised to meet with the instructor prior to the absence to arrange completion of

missed work.

Nonattendance does not constitute a withdrawal from class or from the college.

Marion Military Institute has procedures in place that must be followed in the event

that a student must leave the college during the semester. Ceasing to attend and not

following these procedures will result in a grade of “F” for the cadet’s courses.

Grading System

A grade is awarded in each credit course. The grade is based on the student’s

demonstrated proficiency as determined by the faculty member teaching the course.

The following grading system is used at Marion Military Institute.

Grade Description Quality Points

A Excellent 4

B Good 3

C Average 2

D Poor 1

F Failure 0

Other markings which may appear on the grade report or transcript are as

follows.

I – Incomplete. A mark used only for students who cannot complete

coursework because of extreme hardship. The incomplete must be made up

no later than the end of the following semester or the incomplete turns into

the grade of F.

The incomplete grade indicates that a student was passing a course at the end of the

semester but was unable to complete the course due to extenuating circumstances.

The assignment of the “I” grade may be awarded after consultation between the

student and the instructor. If it is determined that an incomplete should be assigned,

the instructor will complete the “I” Grade Assignment Form and both the instructor

and the student will sign the form. The form will then be forwarded to the appropriate

Department Chair for approval. Information on the form will include a description

of the work to be completed and the date for completion. The date for completion

may not exceed the published last day class for the following semester, excluding

summer. Failure to complete the “I” grade agreement within the specified time

period will result in the assignment of a grade of “F” for the course. A course with a

grade of “I” will not count as enrolled hours in a subsequent term.

AU – Audit. Course taken for no credit. Credit hours will not be averaged

into the grade point average. Must be declared by the end of the registration

period and may not be changed thereafter.

W – Official withdrawal from a course within the designated time period

or withdrawal from the institution within a time period designated by the

institution. Credit hours will not be averaged into the grade point average.

President’s and Dean’s Lists

At the end of each semester, cadets who are enrolled in at least twelve credit hours

of college-level coursework and who earn a 4.0 grade point average are named to

the President’s List. Cadets enrolled in at least twelve credit hours of college-level

coursework who earn between a 3.5 and 3.99 grade point average are named to the

Dean’s List.

Final Grade Appeal Procedure

When a cadet believes there are circumstances that warrant the appeal of the final

grade received in a course, the student may appeal the grade. The appeal process

must begin within 15 calendar days of the beginning of the subsequent semester.

Grounds for Appeal

• Errors of omission. The cadet contends that a certain test, homework, or

class project was submitted at the designated time but not graded.

• Errors in averaging. The cadet contends that an error occurred in the

mathematical calculations of graded material.

• Errors in course practices. The cadet contends that there was significant

disparity between the course syllabus and the manner in which the course

was conducted.

Academic Standards of Progress

A cadet who fails during any term to attain a cumulative grade point average

at or above the level indicated below for the hours attempted (inclusive of any

developmental courses) will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent

term.

Hours Attempted Minimum GPA

12-21 1.50

22-32 1.75

33 or more 2.00

Intervention for Student Success

When a cadet does not meet the required retention standard, institution officials

may provide intervention for the cadet by taking steps including but not limited

to, imposing maximum course loads, requiring regular meetings with the academic

advisor, and/or prescribing other specific courses.

Procedures for Appeal

4. If the cadet is not in agreement with the decision of the Dean, he or she

may request a hearing before an Appeals Committee. The committee

members will review the appeal to insure that it meets one of the three

allowable grounds for appeal and explains clearly how it meets the

grounds for appeal. If the committee determines that the appeal has

merit for further investigation, a hearing will be scheduled.

5. The Appeals Committee will forward a recommendation to the Academic

Dean, who will review the subcommittee’s recommendation.

6. The Academic Dean will issue a written opinion relative to the

subcommittee’s report and forward the opinion to the President.

7. The President’s decision will be final.

1. The cadet must consult with the instructor of the class to ensure that no

calculation or administrative error has occurred.

2. If no satisfactory agreement is reached with the instructor, the cadet may

submit a written appeal to the appropriate Department Chairperson. The

Chairperson will investigate the appeal, render a decision, and submit

a written report of the findings to the student, instructor, and the Vice

President of Academics.

3. If the appeal is denied by the Department Chairperson, the cadet may

forward the written appeal to the Academic Dean. The Dean will review

the appeal, render a decision, and submit a written report of the findings

to the cadet.

Application of Standards of Progress

1. When the Cumulative GPA is at or above the

GPA required for the total number of credit hours

attempted at the institution, the student’s status is

CLEAR.

2. When a cadet’s Cumulative GPA is below the GPA

required for the number of credit hours attempted

at the institution, the cadet is placed on Academic

Probation.

3. When the Cumulative GPA of a cadet who is on

Academic Probation remains below the GPA required

for the total number of credit hours attempted at the

institution but the semester GPA is 2.0 or above, the cadet remains on Academic

Probation.

4. When the Cumulative GPA of a cadet who is on Academic Probation remains

below the GPA required for the total number of credit hours attempted at the

institution and the semester GPA is below 2.0, the cadet is suspended for one

semester. The transcript will read SUSPENDED – ONE SEMESTER.

5. The cadet who is suspended for one semester may appeal. If, after appeal, the

cadet is readmitted without serving the one semester suspension, the transcript

will read SUSPENDED – ONE SEMESTER / READMITTED UPON APPEAL.

The cadet who is readmitted upon appeal re-enters the institution on Academic

Probation.

6. A cadet who is on Academic Probation after being suspended for one semester

(whether the cadet has served the suspension or has been readmitted upon appeal)

without having since achieved Clear academic status and whose Cumulative GPA

falls below the level required for the total number attempted at the institution but

whose semester GPA is 2.0 or above will remain on Academic Probation until

the cadet achieves the required GPA for the total number of hours attempted.

7. A cadet returning from a one-term or one-year suspension and, while on academic

probation, fails to obtain the required GPA for the number of hours attempted

and fails to maintain a term GPA of 2.0, will be placed on a one-year suspension.

8. The cadet may appeal a one-term or one-year suspension.

9. The permanent cadet record will reflect the cadet’s status (except when

the status is clear). When appropriate, the record will reflect ACADEMIC

PROBATION, ACADEMIC SUSPENSION - ONE TERM, ACADEMIC

SUSPENSION – ONE YEAR, ACADEMIC PROBATION – ONE YEAR,

ONE TERM SUSPENSION – READMITTED ON APPEAL, OR ONE YEAR

SUSPENSION – READMITTED ON APPEAL.

Academic Probation

Cadets placed on academic probation must meet the following criteria at the end

of their next term of enrollment.

• Attain a cumulative grade point average meeting the minimum retention

standards, or

• Attain a 2.0 grade point average for that term.

For a cadet who is on academic probation, failure to meet one of the above-

referenced criteria will result in academic suspension of the cadet for one term.

The summer term does not count as a semester of suspension. A cadet whose

cumulative grade point average remains below the minimum retention standard but

whose term grade point average continues to be 2.0 or higher will be permitted to

continue enrollment but will remain on academic probation. When a cadet is placed

on academic probation or readmitted after suspension, college officials may provide

academic intervention for the cadet by imposing maximum course loads, requiring

regular meetings with the academic advisor, or imposing other appropriate measures

to assist the cadet in returning to proper academic standing.

Process for Appeal of Suspension

A cadet who has been academically dismissed from Marion Military Institute

may request an appeal through the MMI Appeals Committee. If the cadet contends

there were extenuating circumstances (e.g., documented medical or psychological

problems, court or military duty, etc.) that contributed to the academic dismissal, an

appeal for reinstatement may be considered by the committee.

The appeal must be filed with the Vice President for Academics. If the Appeals

Committee grants the reinstatement, the conditions imposed by the committee will

be clearly stated. The conditions may include a reduced course load and regular

meetings with an academic advisor.

Student Educational Records

Marion Military Institute maintains an official academic record in the Office of

the Registrar for each cadet. This permanent academic record includes all completed

coursework, grades, and grade point averages. Access to academic records is

provided in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act as

amended in 1974. Procedures for cadet access and other access to the academic

record are published annually in the Cadet Handbook. The Institute reserves the

right not to release a transcript if the cadet has outstanding financial obligations to

the College.

The Institute may release “Directory Information” as defined by Marion Military

Institute under the authority of the Act, unless the cadet informs the Office of

the Registrar that such information should not be released without the cadet’s prior

consent. Directory information, as defined by MMI, includes a cadet’s name,

addresses (campus, home, mailing, email) and telephone numbers, class level,

previous institutions attended, awards, honors (including Dean’s List and President’s

List), degrees conferred (including dates), dates of attendance, names of parents, past

and present participation in officially recognized sports and activities, physical factors

(e.g., height and weight of athletes), and date and place of birth. A request to withhold

Directory Information must be filed with the MMI Office of the Registrar by the third

week of the first semester that such information is not to be released.

Graduation and Degree Requirements

Marion Military Institute awards the associate in arts (AA) and the associate in science

(AS) degrees. To be eligible to receive a degree from Marion Military Institute, cadets must

adhere to the following requirements.

• Complete a minimum of 64 college-level semester credits required for the associate

degree.

• Earn at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

• Fulfill all courses required for the degree as outlined in the Marion Military Institute

College Catalog. Cadets are required to be in residence for their sophomore year and

to participate in commencement exercises to receive their diploma.

• Complete and file an Application for Graduation prior to the end of the fall semester

just before the anticipated final semester.

• Resolve all MMI obligations, financial or otherwise, and return all library and college

materials.

• Complete at least 25 percent of semester credit hours at Marion Military Institute.

Other guidelines pertaining to graduation are as follows.

• Cadets will be permitted to graduate by meeting the requirements of the catalog under

which they entered, providing graduation is within four years of initial enrollment.

After the four year period, cadets may be required to meet the requirements stated in

the current catalog.

• Cadets must complete an assessment battery as required to measure general education

achievement in various areas for the purpose of evaluation of academic programs.

No minimum score or level of achievement on the battery is required for purposes of

obtaining a degree.

Graduation Honors

College cadets receiving associate degrees with final cumulative

grade point averages of 3.9 to 4.0 will be awarded Summa Cum Laude while

those with final cumulative grade point averages of 3.75 to 3.89 will be

awarded Magna Cum Laude. Graduates with final cumulative grade point

averages of 3.5 to 3.74 will be awarded Cum Laude.

CADET ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES

Cadet Life

Marion Military Institute offers cadets an

opportunity to discover and maximize their

potential. The founders of Marion Military

Institute believed that within the framework of a

strong academic environment lay the possibilities

for developing creative, resourceful, and well-

adjusted adults.

A similar educational philosophy still prevails today at Marion Military Institute.

With desire and effort, cadets can develop and extend qualities necessary to succeed

in all of their endeavors. Qualities such as initiative, leadership, responsibility, and

self-discipline are the characteristics that enable that success. Cadets will achieve a

solid foundation for various public or private careers. MMI cadets develop a sense

of pride and satisfaction that comes from personal achievement.

Honor Code

The Cadet Honor Code states that “a cadet

will not lie, cheat, or steal.” Marion Military

Institute is built on a foundation of honor

and integrity and expects that its cadets will

adhere to those principles. The Honor System

was established in 1958 for the purpose of

strengthening the character of MMI cadets.

This high standard of honor is the responsibility

of each cadet who accepts the obligation and is

strictly enforced by the Honor Council.

Paul B. Anderson Honor and Respect Program

A period of time is set during the semester for moral and ethical discussion and

introspection. Cadets meet in small groups with a faculty member who serves as

facilitator for the group. Topics discussed throughout the year include truthfulness,

fairness, respect for diversity, gender equality, and responsibility. These discussions

develop critical thinking skills, increase cadet sensitivities to one another, and create

an environment of mutual respect.

Distinguished Speaker Program

A portion of the time that is set aside for the Paul B. Anderson Honor and Respect

Program is devoted to addresses to the Cadet Corps by distinguished guest speakers.

The presenters include U. S. Senators and Representatives, Ambassadors, senior

military officers, presidents and chief executive officers of corporations, historians,

and leaders in the profession of law, medicine, and education. Many speakers are

MMI alumni and provide valuable insight into the attributes of successful men and

women.

Cadet Organizations

Marion Military Institute encourages

students to become involved in various campus

organizations. These organizations provide cadets

with additional opportunities for leadership,

service, and participation in social activities.

The Normandy Society

The Normandy Society is a

military history club that was

formed in 1994 to honor those

who participated in what some call

the definitive campaign of World

War II. The Society is open to all

cadets, but full membership and

election to office require satisfactory

grades and citizenship. Meetings

are held on Wednesday nights to

study military history campaigns

and events. Classic war movies,

weapons displays, and field trips are

frequent activities.

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society for students enrolled in two-year

colleges. It is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than

1.5 million members and 1,200 chapters. To be eligible for membership, students

must have completed a minimum of twelve hours of college level course work and

have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. One of the most important benefits of

membership is the eligibility for scholarship monies upon transfer to a four-year

college or university.

Scabbard and Blade

Scabbard and Blade is a national joint service organization that was started in 1904

and has over 230 companies nationwide. A Company 21

Regiment of Scabbard and

Blade at Marion Military Institute is not only an honor society but also a service-

oriented organization. Members volunteer with the YMCA Camp at Grist State

Park, Sowing Seeds of Hope, and Habitat for Humanity, as well as overseeing the

military ball for the Corps of Cadets.

Swamp Fox

The Swamp Fox organization originated at Marion Military Institute in 1963. The

group took its name from the Revolutionary War hero, Francis Marion, who was the

original “Swamp Fox.” The members of Swamp Fox will, at all times, be the most

physically fit, disciplined, and tactically proficient small unit at MMI. The goal of the

organization is to induct cadets of only the highest character that exemplify the Army

values, the Ranger work ethic, and a standard of continual pursuit of excellence.

White Knights

The White Knights were established in

1950 to promote precision drill, discipline,

brotherhood, and trust among its members.

Tryouts for the White Knights are held at

the beginning of each semester and consist

of twenty-one days of intense training in

military drill techniques. Members must

maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average.

Fine Arts Organizations

Cadets are encouraged to join the Marion Military Institute band, chorus, and

theater workshops. Formal public concerts, school assemblies, military reviews, and

parades are part of the band’s yearly schedule. Additionally, the

band regularly participates in the Mardi Gras Festival in New

Orleans.

MMI provides an opportunity for all cadets to participate in the

school chorus. The chorus performs for various school activities

and is a part of many of the school’s theatrical performances.

The Drama Society provides avenues for MMI cadets to explore monologues,

sketches, and plays. Recent performances have included Twelve Angry Men,

Charley’s Aunt, and Fiddler on the Roof.

Flying Tigers Flight Club

The Flying Tigers is a student organization of Marion Military Institute

and associate membership is open to any aviation enthusiast. Activities

include trips to local-area air shows, control towers and military aviation

bases. The Flying Tigers also host the annual springtime Vaiden Field Fly-In

that draws a variety of aircraft from vintage war birds to experimental civil

aviation planes.

Athletics

Marion Military Institute competes in the Alabama

Community College Conference (ACCC) as a

Division I member of the National Junior College

Athletic Association (NJCAA). MMI

sports sanctioned under these associations

include baseball, men’s basketball, softball,

and men’s and women’s tennis. The MMI

wrestling program competes in the National

Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA).

Room

Assignments and

Care of Quarters

Cadets are housed in on-

campus dormitories. Two

cadets are assigned to each

room, and room assignments

are coordinated through the

Commandant’s Office. All

dormitories are supervised by tactical officers. Cadets are required to keep their

rooms and dormitories ready for inspection. These inspections are conducted by

staff, as well as by senior cadets.

Use of Automobiles

College cadets may have a personal vehicle on campus. Cadets must provide proof

of insurance and registration, and the vehicles must be parked in school parking areas.

Requirements for the use of personal vehicles are detailed in the Cadet Handbook.

Medical Care

MMI provides a staffed health

center. Care for ordinary illnesses that

can be provided by MMI staff at the

Health Center and that do not require

a physician’s services or prescription

medication is supplied at no cost to the

cadet. There is a minimal charge for

overnight stays in the Health Center.

Cadets are responsible for expenses

resulting from physician services,

prescriptions, and hospital stays.

Cadets who need medication must

comply with school policy concerning

the distribution of medicine. Each

cadet must be covered by the school’s

accident insurance group policy.

Premiums are included in the school’s fee schedule.

“There is no need to suppose

that human beings differ very

much from one another, but it

is true that the ones who come

out on top are the ones who

have been trained in the hardest

school.” – Thucydides

Admissions Information

Candidates for admission and their families are encouraged to visit the campus

and tour the campus facilities. Appointments should be made by phoning the MMI

Admissions Office at 1-800-MMI-1842.

Admission To An Associate Degree Program of First-time

College Students

An applicant who has not previously attended a duly-accredited postsecondary

institution will be designated a first-time college student/native student. For

unconditional admission and to be classified as “degree-eligible,” applicants must

have on file at the institution a completed application for admission and meet at

least one of the following criteria.

1. An official transcript showing graduation with the Alabama High School

Diploma, as defined by the Alabama State Board of Education, the high school

diploma of another state equivalent to the Alabama High School Diploma,

or an equivalent diploma issued by a non-public, regionally and/or state-

accredited high school. Applicants who hold a certificate or any other award

issued in lieu of a diploma are ineligible for admission.

2. An official transcript showing graduation from high school with a high school

diploma equivalent to the Alabama High School Diploma, as defined by the

Alabama State Board of Education, issued by a non-public high school and

proof of passage of the Alabama Public High School Graduation Examination;

3. An official transcript showing graduation from high school with a high school

diploma equivalent to the Alabama High School Diploma, as defined by the

Alabama State Board of Education, issued by a non-public high school and

evidence of a composite ACT score of at least 16 or an SAT score of at least

790 on the combined critical reading and mathematics sections of the SAT

test;

4. An official transcript showing graduation from high school with a high school

diploma equivalent to the Alabama Occupational Diploma, as defined by the

Alabama State Board of Education, the high school diploma of another state

equivalent to the Alabama Occupational Diploma, or an equivalent diploma

issued by a non-public high school, and evidence of a composite ACT score

of at least 16 or an SAT score of at least 790 on the combined critical reading

and mathematics sections of the SAT test;

5. The student holds an official GED certificate issued by the appropriate state

education agency.

The College has established additional admission requirements for specific

programs.

1. For admission to the Early Commissioning Program, the applicant must

have a minimum of a 19 composite on the ACT (equivalent on the SAT)

and a minimum high school grade point average of 2.00.

2. For admission to the Basic Cadet Program, the applicant must have a

minimum of a 16 composite on the ACT (equivalent on the SAT) and

a strong high school record of academic achievement in core courses.

3. For admission to the Service Academy Preparatory Program,

the applicant must have a score on the SAT of 1100 or more (ACT

composite of 24 or more) with both a math and verbal score of 540 or

more, and at least a 2.5 high school grade point average. The only

exceptions to these criteria may be those made by the sponsoring

Academy or those candidates deemed eligible for the program by the

Director of the Service Academy Preparatory Program.

Conditional admission of a first-time student may be granted to an applicant if

the college has not received proof that the student has satisfied one of the admission

requirements identified in the Unconditional Admissions section. If all required

admissions records have not been received by the institution prior to issuance of

first semester grades, the grades will be reported on the transcript, but the transcript

will read “Continued enrollment denied pending receipt of admissions records.”

This notation will be removed from the transcript only upon receipt of all required

admissions records. The student shall not be allowed to enroll for a second semester

unless all required admission records have been received by the institution prior to

registration for the second semester.

Admission To An Associate Degree Program

of Transfer Students

An applicant who has previously attended another duly-accredited postsecondary

institution will be considered a transfer student. Duly-accredited refers to

accreditation provided by one of the six regional accrediting bodies recognized by

the U.S. Department of Education.

To be eligible for unconditional admission and classified as degree-eligible, a

transfer student must have submitted to the institution an application for admission

and official transcripts from all duly-accredited postsecondary institutions attended

and any other documents required for first-time students. A transfer student who

does not have on file official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended

and any additional documents required by the institution may be granted conditional

admission. No transfer student shall be allowed to enroll for a second semester

unless all required admissions records have been received by the institution prior to

registration for the second semester.

If all required admissions records have not been received by the institution prior

to issuance of first semester grades, the grades will be reported on the transcript, but

the transcript will read “Continued enrollment denied pending receipt of admissions

records.” This notation will be removed from the transcript only upon receipt of all

required admissions records.

Admission Procedures

All students seeking admission to the collegiate programs at Marion Military

Institute must comply with the following procedures.

• Primary forms of documentation include: an unexpired Alabama

Driver’s License or instruction permit; unexpired Alabama identification

card; unexpired U.S. Passport; unexpired U.S. Permanent Resident Card;

Resident Alien Card – Pre 1977; Unexpired Driver’s License or instruction

permit from another state or possession that verifies lawful presence,

dated 2000 and beyond; U.S. Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form

I-151) prior to 1978; or BIA or tribal identification card with photo.

• Secondary forms of identification include the following, in addition to

the required photo identification card such as a school ID (with photo)

or an employee ID (with photo): U.S. Certificate of Naturalization;

Social Security Card (without restrictions); certified copy of a U.S. Birth

Certificate or a U.S. State Department Certificate of Birth Abroad; U.S.

Certificate of Citizenship; U.S. Military ID Card (active duty, reserve,

retired); U.S. Armed Forces Driver’s License; U.S. Department of Veterans’

Affairs card; concealed weapons permit; medical/health insurance ID

card (except Medicare card or a Mexican Matricula Consulate card); BIA

• Complete and submit an Application for Admission to include a $30

application fee.

• Submit one primary form of documentation or two secondary forms

of documentation, one of which must be a photo identification card.

Submission of these documents must be either in person or through

submission of a notarized copy through U.S. mail.

• Provide all official academic transcripts and official copies of ACT and/

or SAT scores. Incoming freshmen are expected to have completed the

following high school requirements: 4 credits of English; 4 credits of

mathematics to include algebra I, II, and geometry; 4 credits of science

to include biology and physical science; and 4 credits of social studies.

• Provide a copy of the applicant’s social security card.

• Submit a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or proof of U.S.

citizenship.

• Submit a copy of the applicant’s immunization records. (Current

immunizations must provide for protection against diphtheria, tetanus,

pertussis, polio, rubella, and mumps; two (2) doses of measles vaccine

are required and a current year TB test. A TD booster is required within

the past ten years.)

• Submit proof of registration with Selective Service (males, ages 18

through 26)

• Submit $200 room deposit.

• Meet medical criteria as described below.

In addition to meeting reasonable standards of good health, applicants must exhibit

good conduct, a willingness to accept responsibilities for their actions, and respect

for others. Applicants must also meet academic and physical competency standards

as part of their admission, which may exclude persons with specific disabilities.

They must have exhibited the capacity to adjust to and work effectively in a closely

monitored, highly disciplined, and occasionally stressful environment.

All cadets are required to participate in certain physical activities (e.g., marching

with a rifle in formation, participating in intramural athletics), all considered essential

to the traditions of a military school and to the development of individual leadership

skills and a sense of camaraderie as a member of the Corps of Cadets.

or tribal affidavit of birth or certificate of Indian blood; USCIS I 94 or

I94A form; USCIS employment authorization document (I688A, I-688B,

I-766); U.S. military DD-214; U.S. travel document (mint green cover)

endorsed with Permit to Re-enter (Form I 327 or refugee travel document

Form I-571); U.S. application for voluntary departure under the family

unity program (Form I-797); U.S. temporary resident card (Form I-688);

U.S. notice of approval to apply for permanent residence (Form I-171 or

I-463); other documentation issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

Services or documentation presenting a status permitted under 8U.S.

Code 1621 and 1641.

1.Physical standards considered disqualifying for admission:

• Active epilepsy;

• Diabetes requiring special diet and insulin therapy;

• Blindness;

• Deafness;

• Chronic renal disease;

• Chronic cardiac disease;

• Severe symptomatic asthma;

• Any severe neuromuscular or orthopedic disease or any other substantial

physical limiting condition, which, in the opinion of the medical staff, would

interfere with the cadet’s performance and physical activity in accordance

with Marion Military’s requirements; and/or

• Inability to participate fully in required physical activities.

2.Behavioral/health standards considered disqualifying for admission:

• Any felony criminal conviction;

• Any other conviction where the cadet is still on probation or under the

jurisdiction of the courts adjudication phase. This includes charges that

have not been fully resolved because of pending court dates, directed

educational programs or community service or mandatory counseling

requirements;

• Any permanent dismissal from any school;

• Any attempted suicide;

• Manic-depressive disorder, evidence of emotional disturbance, bipolar

disorder, regularly scheduled psychological counseling or any other severe

psychological disorders or limiting condition which in the opinion of the

medical staff would interfere with the cadet’s ability to function satisfactorily

at Marion Military Institute;

• Demonstrated inability to meet the existing academic requirements without

significant accommodations that would alter the academic mission of the

Institute;

• A drug addiction; and/or

• An alcohol addiction.

Admission decisions are made without regard to disabilities and in accordance with

state and federal law and are nondiscriminatory.

Admission of International Students

For admission to Marion Military Institute, an international applicant must provide

the following.

• A VISA recognized and accepted by the United States Government.

• An official translated copy of the student’s high school/college

transcript.

• A minimum score ranging from 5.5 – 6.0 on the IELTS (International

English Language Testing System) or a total score of 61 on the internet-

based TOEFL, or a total score of 500 on the paper-based TOEFL. Note:

the English as a Second Language exam may be waived for students from

the following countries: Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, England,

Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Scotland, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados,

Grenada, Belize, Dominica, Malawi, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Nigeria,

Tanzania, The Gambia, Tobago and Trinidad, Zambia, and Virgin Islands.

• Signed, notarized statement verifying adequate financial support.

• Documentation demonstrating adequate health (inclusive of a repatriation

benefit) and life insurance, which must be maintained during enrollment.

The life insurance may be waived with documentation of adequate health

insurance.

Advanced Standing

Marion Military Institute recognizes and accepts college credit earned, with a

grade of C or higher, through dual enrollment programs. Students must request

a transcript be sent from the college conferring the credit to the MMI Registrar’s

Office. The transcript will be reviewed and appropriate credit assigned.

Marion Military Institute will review also credit earned, with a grade of 3 or higher,

through the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board (AP). Students

should request an official copy of their AP scores be sent to the MMI Registrar’s

Office.

Transfer Policy

Marion Military Institute generally accepts liberal arts credits from regionally-

accredited colleges and universities. The amount of transfer credit and advanced

standing credit will be determined by the Dean. No credit will be accepted for junior

or senior level courses taken at four-year institutions.

Transfer credit will be evaluated and recorded by the Registrar once all official

transcripts are on file. Coursework transferred or accepted for credit must represent

collegiate coursework relevant to the degree program, with course content and level

of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students

enrolled in the Institute’s own degree programs.

Credit will be accepted for transferable courses in which the student has received

a grade of “C” or higher. A transfer grade of “D” will only be acceptable when the

transfer student’s cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above. If the student has a cumulative

grade point average of 2.0 or above, the student’s “D” grade will be accepted the

same as for native students. Grades for transfer courses are not calculated in the

Marion Military Institute grade point average. The maximum credit accepted will

not negate the requirement to complete the entire sophomore year in residence at

Marion Military Institute and be enrolled as a full-time student during that year.

Academic Advisement

Each student is assigned a faculty advisor upon enrollment at Marion Military

Institute. The advisement process at MMI is considered an ongoing, interactive

process between the advisor and the student, which facilitates the development and

attainment of the student’s educational goals.

Discussions between a student and advisor should take place on a regular basis

but certainly before the preregistration period and before any change is made in the

student’s academic class schedule. Such topics of decision include selecting courses,

dropping or auditing a class and understanding degree requirements.

Students bear full responsibility for any complications that arise because of

their failure to follow established policies, procedures, course requirements and

prerequisities, or the advice of counselors or academic advisors. The college does

not consider lack of student awareness as sufficient reason to waive any requirement

or make exception to any policy or practice.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Programs of Study

Marion Military Institute offers transfer degree programs designed to meet the needs

of students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions to pursue a baccalaureate

degree. The college offers both the associate of arts and the associate of science

degrees.

Planning the Educational Program

It is the cadet’s responsibility to select an educational program of study, plan

the academic sequencing of courses, register, and successfully complete program

requirements which lead to graduation. The academic advisors at Marion Military

Institute are available to assist students in program planning and course selection.

As preparation for academic advising, students who already know where they

wish to transfer upon graduation should obtain a copy of that institution’s program

requirements to assist in planning their courses to be taken at Marion Military

Institute.

General Education Program

The Institute requires a core of general education courses as a part of each degree

program. The purpose of the general education courses is to provide cadets with

a strong foundation that will prepare them for study at four-year colleges and

universities. The general education core at MMI constitutes fifty-one hours of the

sixty-four hour degree requirement. The general education component is contained

within the following subject areas.

Composition 6 hours

Humanities & Fine Arts 12 hours

Math & Natural Science 11 hours

History, Social & Behavioral Science 12 hours

Military Science 8 hours (12 for ECP)

Physical Education 2 hours

Total 51 hours

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

REQUIREMENTS

(64 hrs)

Area I Written Composition I and II 6 credit hours

Must include ENG 101 and 102

Area II Humanities and Fine Arts 12 credit hours

C Must complete at least 3 semester hours in

Literature*

ENG 251; 252; or ENG 261; 262

C Must complete 3 semester hours in the Arts

ART 100, 113, 114, 203, 204, 233, 234, 251, 252;

MUL 180, 181, 198, 199, 280, 281, 298, 299;

MUS 101, THR 113, 114, 115, 213

Remaining 3-6 credit hours to be selected from Humanities

and/or Arts

Humanities and Arts disciplines include: Art and Art History, Foreign

Language, Music, Philosophy, Ethics, Religious Studies, Speech, and

Theater

Area III Mathematics and Natural Science

11 credit hours

Must complete 3 semester hours in Mathematics at the Finite

Math, Precalculus or Calculus Levels

MTH 110, MTH 112, MTH 113, MTH 125

Must complete 8 semester hours in the same Natural Science

BIO 103, 104; CHM 111, 112; PHS 111, 112, PHY 201, 202;

PHY 213, 214

Area IV History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences 12 credit hours

Must complete 3 semester hours in History*

HIS 121, 122, 201, 202, 210

Must complete 9 credit hours to be selected from other Social and

Behavioral Sciences:

Business, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology

Remaining 3 credit hours to be selected from any History, Social or

Behavioral Science Discipline.

Area V Pre-Professional, Pre-Major, and Elective Courses 23 credit hours

Must include Military Science (4 to 12 credit hours)

Early Commissioning Program – MSC 201, 202, 241, and 242 (12

credit hours)

Basic Cadets and SAP – MSC 101, 102, 103, and 104 (8 credit hours)

Air Force Basic Cadet and SAP – AFS 101, 102, 201, 202 (4 credit

hours)

Must include Physical Education (2 to 4 credit hours)

Early Commissioning Program and SAP – MSC 110 (each semester)

(4 total hours)

Basic Cadets – MSC 110 or PED 103, 104, 105, 153, 154, 251, 252,

254, 255, 260, 261 (2 total hours)

* Note - A six-hour sequence must be completed in either literature or

history.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AFS 101 The Air Force Today (1 Credit Hour) This freshman-level course is a

survey of topics relating to the Air Force and national defense. Course discussion

covers the purpose, structure, and career opportunities in the United States Air Force.

The course provides an introduction to effective written communications. The AFS

101 Leadership Laboratory is a co-curricular activity that includes a study of Air

Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands.

AFS 102 The Air Force Today II (1 Credit Hour) This course is an introduction to

interpersonal communications that focuses on effective listening techniques, verbal

and nonverbal communications. The instruction provides practical exercises and

group projects designed to demonstrate barriers to effective communications and

techniques to overcome barriers. The cadets will develop presentations focusing on

oral communications. Strategy, technique, and delivery of effective oral presentations

will be evaluated. Student practicum. The AFS 102 Leadership Laboratory is a co-

curricular activity that includes a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and

ceremonies, and military commands.

AFS 201 The Air Force Way I (1 Credit Hour) This sophomore-level course is

a historical survey of technological innovation in warfare. The courses focuses on

the emergence of air power and its significance in war and national security policy

implementation. The FAS 201 Leadership Laboratory is a co-curricular activity

that includes a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and

military commands.

AFS 202 The Air Force Way II (1 Credit Hour) This course of instruction provides

an analysis of leadership and followership traits in the context of a modern military

force. The course includes discussion of ethical standards of military officers and Air

Force core values. There is an introduction to total quality management. Advanced

practical application of oral communications skills is included in the instruction

as well as organization, research, delivery and audience analysis for briefings

and presentations. Group leadership problems designed to enhance interpersonal

communications are included in the program of instruction. The AFS 202 Leadership

Laboratory is a co-curricular activity that includes a study of Air Force customs and

courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands.

ART 100 Art Appreciation (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed to help the

student find personal meaning in works of art and develop a better understanding of

the nature and validity of art. Emphasis is on the delivery of form and content in

original artwork. Upon completion, students should understand the fundamentals of

art and materials used and have a basic overview of the history of art.

ART 113 Drawing I (3 Credit Hours) This course provides the opportunity to

develop perceptional and technical skills in a variety of media. Emphasis is placed

on communication through experimenting with composition, subject matter and

technique. Upon completion, students should demonstrate and apply the fundamentals

of art to various creative drawing projects.

ART 114 Drawing II (3 Credit Hours) This course advances the students

drawing skills in various art media. Emphasis is placed on communication

through experimentation, composition, technique and personal expression. Upon

completion, students should demonstrate creative drawing skills, the application of

the fundamentals of art, and the communication of personal thoughts and feelings.

Prerequisite: ART 113

ART 203 Art History I (3 Credit Hours) This course covers the chronological

development of different forms of art, such as sculpture, painting, and architecture.

Emphasis is placed on history from the ancient period through the Renaissance. Upon

completion, students should be able to communicate a knowledge of time period and

chronological sequence including a knowledge of themes, styles and of the impact

of society on the arts.

ART 204 Art History II (3 Credit Hours) This course covers a study of the

chronological development of different forms of art, such as sculpture, painting and

architecture. Emphasis is placed on history from the Baroque to the present. Upon

completion, students should be able to communicate a knowledge of time period and

chronological sequence including a knowledge of themes, styles and of the impact

of society on the arts.

ART 231 Watercolor Painting I (3 Credit Hours) This course introduces materials

and techniques appropriate to painting on paper with water-based medium.

Emphasis is placed on developing the technical skills and the expressive qualities

of watercolor painting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a

basic proficiency in handling the techniques of watercolor and how it can be used for

personal expression. Prerequisite: ART 113 or Permission of the Instructor

ART 232 Watercolor Painting II (3 Credit Hours) This course advances the skills

and techniques of painting on paper using water-based medium. Emphasis is placed

on exploring the creative uses of watercolor and developing professional skills. Upon

completion, students should demonstrate and compile a body of original paintings

that reflect a personal awareness of the media’s potential. Prerequisite: ART 231

ART 233 Painting I (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed to introduce the student

to fundamental painting processes and materials. Topics include art fundamentals, color

theory, and composition. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the

fundamentals of art and discuss various approaches to the media and the creative processes

associated with painting. Prerequisite: ART 113 or Permission of the Instructor

ART 234 Painting II (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed to develop the student’s

knowledge of the materials and procedures of painting beyond the introductory

level. Emphasis is placed on the creative and technical problems associated with

communicating through composition and style. Upon completion, students should be

able to demonstrate the application of the fundamentals of painting and the creative

process to the communication of ideas. Prerequisite: ART 233

ART 251 Lettering I (3 Credit Hours) This course introduces script and constructed

lettering. Topics include types of lettering, materials, techniques, styles, layout and

composition. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate lettering

procedures and skills that reflect appropriate uses.

ART 252 Lettering II (3 Credit Hours) This course advances the students’

lettering skills in script and constructed letter forms. Emphasis is placed

on technical skills and creativity in using the constructed letter. Upon

completion, students should demonstrate through assigned projects the

personal, creative, and competent use of lettering styles. Prerequisite: ART 251

BIO 103 Principles of Biology I (4 Credit Hours) This is an introductory course for

science and non-science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles

common to all organisms. These principles are explained through a study of cell

structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the

process of photosynthesis, and Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also included are

the scientific method, basic principles of evolution, and an overview of the diversity

of life with emphasis on viruses, prokaryotes, and protist. A 120 minute laboratory

is required.

BIO 104 Principles of Biology II (4 Credit Hours) This course is an introduction to

the basic ecological and evolutionary relationships of plants and animals and a survey

of plant and animal diversity including classification, morphology, physiology, and

reproduction. A 180 minute laboratory is required.

BUS 100 Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours) This is a survey course

designed to acquaint the student with American business as a dynamic process in

a global setting. Topics include the private enterprise system, forms of business

ownership, marketing, factors of production, personnel, labor, finance, and taxation.

BUS 241 Principles of Accounting I (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed to

provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and

merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including

the accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation analysis.

BUS 242 Principles of Accounting II (3 Credit Hours) This course is a continuation

of BUS 241. In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course also places

emphasis upon managerial accounting, with coverage of corporations, statement

analysis introductory cost accounting, and use of information for planning, control,

and decision making. Prerequisite: BUS 241

BUS 263 The Legal and Social Environment of Business (3 Credit Hours)

This course provides an overview of the legal and social environment for

business operations with emphasis on contemporary issues and their subsequent

impact on business. Topics include the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the

legislative process, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies, trade

regulations, consumer protection, contracts, employment and personal property.

BUS 271 Business Statistics I (3 Credit Hours) This is an introductory study of

basic statistical concepts applied to economic and business problems. Topics include

the collection, classification, and presentation of data, statistical description and

analysis of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability,

sampling, estimation and introduction to hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: MTH

100; Math ACT of 20 or above; or Equivalent Math Placement Score

BUS 272 Business Statistics II (3 Credit Hours) This course is a continuation of

BUS 271. Topics include sampling theory, statistical interference, regression and

correlation, chi square, analysis of variance, time series index numbers, and decision

theory. Prerequisite: BUS 271

BUS 275 Principles of Business Management (3 Credit Hours) This course

provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning,

organizing, staffing, directing and controlling with emphasis on practical business

applications.

CHM 104 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (4 Credit Hours) This is a survey

course of general chemistry for students who do not intend to major in science or

engineering and may not be substituted for CHM 111. Lecture will emphasize the

facts, pronciples, and theories of general chemistry including math operations, matter

and energy, atomic structure, symbols and formulas, nomenclature, the periodic

table, bonding concepts, equations, reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, phases of

matter, solutions, pH, and equilibrium reactions. Laboratory is required.

CHM 105 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (4 Credit Hours) This is a survey

course of organic chemistry and biochemistry for students who do not intend to major

in science or engineering. Topics will include basic nomenclature, classification of

organic compounds, typical organic reactions, reactions involved in life processes,

function of biomolecules, and the handling and disposal of organic compounds.

Laboratory is required.

CHM 111 College Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours) This is the first course in a two-

semester sequence designed for the science or engineering major who is expected to

have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course include measurement,

nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, equations and reactions, basic

concepts of thermochemistry, chemical and physical properties, bonding, molecular

structure, gas laws, kinetic-molecular theory, condensed matter, solutions, colloids,

and some descriptive chemistry topics. Laboratory is required. Prerequisite: Math

ACT score of 20 or equivalent; MTH 112; or Equivalent Math Placement Score

CHM 112 College Chemistry II (4 Credit Hours) This is the second course in a

two-semester sequence designed primarily for the science and engineering student

who is expected to have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course

include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, ionic equilibria

of weak electrolytes, solubility product principle, chemical thermodynamics,

electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry, an introduction to

organic chemistry and biochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and selected topics in

descriptive chemistry including the metals, nonmetals, semi-metals, coordination

compounds, transition compounds, and post-transition compounds. Laboratory is

required. Prerequisite: CHM 111

CHM 221 Organic Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours) This is the first course in a two-

semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical

and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, and

aromatic compounds with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy,

and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required and will include the synthesis and

confirmation of representative organic compounds with emphasis on basic techniques.

Prerequisite: CHM 112

CHM 222 Organic Chemisty II (4 Credit Hours) This is the second course in a two-

semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical

and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic,

aromatic, and biological compounds, polymers and their derivatives, with special

emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory

is required and will include the synthesis and confirmation of representative organic

compounds with emphasis on basic techniques. Prerequisite: CHM 221

CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications (3 Credit Hours) This course is an

introduction to the most common microcomputer software applications. These

software packages should include typical features of applications, such as word

processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. Upon

completion, students will be able to utilize selected features of these packages.

CRJ 100 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3 Credit Hours) This

course surveys the entire criminal justice process from law enforcement to the

administration of justice through corrections. It discusses the history and philosophy

of the system and introduces various career opportunities.

CRJ 130 Introduction to Law and Judicial Process (3 Credit Hours) This course

provides an introduction to the basic elements of substantive and procedural law, and

the stages in the process. It includes an overview of state and federal court structure.

CRJ 140 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 Credit Hours) This course examines

both substantive and procedural law. The legal elements of various crimes are

discussed, with emphasis placed on the contents of the Alabama Code. Areas of

criminal procedure essential to the criminal justice profession are also covered.

CRJ 146 Criminal Evidence (3 Credit Hours) This course considers the origins of

the law of evidence and current rules of evidence. Types of evidence, their definitions

and uses are covered, as well as the functions of the court regarding evidence.

CRJ 147 Constitutional Law (3 Credit Hours) This course involves constitutional

law as it applies to criminal justice. It includes recent Supreme Court decisions

affecting criminal justice professionals, such as right to counsel, search and seizure,

due process and civil rights.

ECO 231 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours) This course is an

introduction to macroeconomic theory, analysis, and policy applications. Topics

include the following: scarcity, demand and supply, national income analysis, major

economic theories concerning monetary and fiscal policies as stabilization measures,

the banking system, and other economic issues or problems including international

trade.

ECO 232 Principles of Microeconomics (3 Credit Hours) This course is an

introduction of the microeconomic theory, analysis, and applications. Topics include

scarcity; the theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, markets, output and

resource pricing, and international aspects of microeconomics.

ENG 092 Basic English I (3 Credit Hours) This course is a review of basic writing

skills and basic grammar. Emphasis is placed on the composing process of sentences

and paragraphs in standard American written English. Students will demonstrate

these skills chiefly through the writing of well-developed, multi-sentence paragraphs.

This class does not meet the English General Education Requirement.

ENG 093 Basic English II (4 Credit Hours) This course is a review of composition

skills and grammar. Emphasis is placed on coherence and the use of a variety of

sentence structures in the composing process and on standard American written

English usage. Students will demonstrate these skills chiefly through the writing

of paragraph blocks and short essays. The class meets 4 periods per week for one

semester. This class does not meet the English General Education Requirement.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in ENG 092 or Equivalent Placement Score.

ENG 101 Freshman Composition I (3 Credit Hours) English Composition I

provides instruction and practice in the writing of extended compositions and

the development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic reference and

documentation skills in the composition process. English Composition I may include

instruction and practice in library usage. Prerequisite: ACT English score of 20 or

above or SAT equivalent; Equivalent English Placement Score; or completion of

ENG 093 with grade of C or higher.

ENG 102 Freshman Composition II (3 Credit Hours) English Composition

II provides instruction and practice in the writing of formal, analytical essays, at

least one of which is a research project using outside sources and/or references

effectively and legally. Additionally, English Composition II provides instruction in

the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process.

English Composition II may include instruction and practice in library usage.

Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in English 101.

ENG 103 English SAT Review (1 Credit Hour) This course meets weekly and

is designed for cadets enrolled in the Service Academy Preparation program.

Vocabulary and fundamental grammar are stressed as well as test-taking skills and

strategies.

ENG 251 American Literature I (3 Credit Hours) This course is a survey of American

literature from its inception to the middle of the nineteenth century. Emphasis is placed

on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical,

and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. Upon

completion and in written compositions, students will be able to interpret the aesthetic

and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to their historical and literary

contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research. Prerequisite: ENG 102

ENG 252 American Literature II (3 Credit Hours) This course is a survey of

American literature from the middle of the nineteenth century to the present.

Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the

literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that

are reflected in them. Upon completion and in written compositions, students will be

able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to

their historical and literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research.

Prerequisite: ENG 102

ENG 261 English Literature I (3 Credit Hours) This course is a survey of English

literature from its the Anglo-Saxon period to the Romantic Age. Emphasis is placed on

representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical,

and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. Upon

completion and in written compositions, students will be able to interpret the aesthetic

and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to their historical and literary

contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research. Prerequisite: ENG 102

ENG 262 English Literature II (3 Credit Hours) This course is a survey of

English literature from the Romantic Age to the present. Emphasis is placed on

representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical,

and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them.

Upon completion and in written compositions, students will be able to interpret the

aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to their historical and

literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research.

FRN 101 Introductory French I (4 Credit Hours) This course provides an

introduction to French. Topics include the development of basic communication

skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of French-speaking

areas.

FRN 102 Introductory French II (4 Credit Hours) This continuation course

includes the development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic

knowledge of the cultures of French-speaking areas. Prerequisite: FRN 101.

FRN 201 Intermediate French I (3 Credit Hours) This course includes a review

and further development of communication skills. Topics include readings of literary,

historical, and/or cultural texts. Prerequisite: FRN 102.

FRN 202 Intermediate French II (3 Credit Hours) This continuation course

includes a review and further development of communication skills. Topics include

reading s of literary, historical, and/or cultural texts. Prerequisite: FRN 201.

HIS 121 World History I (3 Credit Hours) This course surveys social, intellectual,

economic, and political developments which have molded the modern world. Focus

is on both non-western and western civilizations from the prehistoric to the early

modern era.

HIS 122 World History II (3 Credit Hours) This course is a continuation of HIS

121; it covers world history, both western and non-western, from the early modern

era to the present.

HIS 201 United States History I (3 Credit Hours) This course surveys United

States history during colonial, Revolutionary, early national and antebellum periods.

It concludes with the Civil War and Reconstruction. A Research Paper using library

resources is required. Prerequisite: completion of or enrollment in ENG 101.

HIS 202 United States History II (3 Credit Hours) This course is a continuation of

HIS 201; it surveys United States history from the Reconstruction era to the present.

A Research Paper using primary sources is required. Prerequisite: completion of or

enrollment in ENG 101.

HIS 210 U.S. Military History (3 Credit Hours) This course, required for MSC

IV cadets, is a survey of United States army history from colonial to modern times.

It provides an understanding of the evolution of warfare with an emphasis on

leadership, tactics, and technology.

LBS 101 Information in the Electronic Age (1 Credit Hour) A introductory course

in the fundamentals of research. This course provides instruction and practice in the

use of library and information sources. Emphasis is placed on locating, evaluating,

and effectively using information in both traditional formats and newer information

technologies.

MSC 101 and MSC 102 Military Science I (2 Credit Hours Each) This course serves

as an introduction to drill and ceremonies, inspections, customs and traditions of the

service. Additionally the following topics are also covered in the class: principles

of war; role of the army, army reserve and the national guard; organization and

branches of the army; physical readiness program; written and oral communications;

navigation using a map and compass; basic first aid; marksmanship; water survival;

and rappelling. Leadership laboratory and physical fitness training is required.

MSC 103 and MSC 104 Military Science II (2 Credit Hours Each) A study of

preventive medicine and first aid, marksmanship, water survival, rappelling, written

and oral communications, leadership and related military topics. Leadership

laboratory and physical fitness training is required. Prerequisite: MSC 102

MSC 110 Physical Training (1 Credit Hour) This course involves instruction on the

Army Physical Fitness Program and is equivalent to a college level PE course.

MSC 201 and MSC 202 Military Science III (3 Credit Hours Each) This course

provides preparation for service in the United States Army as commissioned officers.

Specific skills are taught in preparation for Army ROTC Advanced Camp where cadets

are evaluated on their leadership skills in a tough six-week period of rigorous officer

training. Topics includes basic leadership skills, drill and ceremonies, map reading/

land navigation, marksmanship, rappelling, radio and wire communications, basic

small unit tactics, water survival, and weekend field training exercises. Leadership

laboratory and physical fitness training is required. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the

Early Commissioning Program.

• Early Commissioning Program: Entry into this program requires

that cadets Commit to a basic term of service in the United States

Army in either an active Duty or reserve forces duty status. Cadets

can be qualified for the Early Commissioning Program in one of

the following ways: attendance at the six-week Army ROTC Basic

Camp in the summer prior to admission; prior military service with

at least completion of basic training or the equivalent; or at least 3

years of JROTC and approval of the Professor of Military Science.

This course is identical to MS 301 and 302 courses taught at four-

year universities.

• Advanced ROTC cadets receive travel allowances and pay for

attending the Basic and Advanced Camps. Advanced ROTC cadets

attend Advanced Camp following their freshman year of college. All

cadets in the Advanced ROTC program receive uniform allowances

and a monthly subsistence allowance for a maximum of ten months

each year.

MSC 251 and MSC 252 Military Science IV (3 Credit Hours Each) This course

continues preparation for service as an officer in the United States Army. Topics

include written and oral communication, counseling and related leadership tasks,

training management, general military subjects, ethics and professionalism, military

justice, marksmanship, water survival, rappelling, and field training exercises.

Leadership laboratory and physical fitness training are required. This course is

identical to MS 401 and 402 courses taught at four-year universities. Prerequisite:

Enrollment in the Early Commissioning Program and successful completion of

Military Science III.

MTH 090 Basic Mathematics (3 Hours) This is a developmental course reviewing

arithmetical principles and integers and computations designed to help the student’s

mathematical proficiency. This course does not meet the Mathematics General

Education Requirement.

MTH 098 Elementary Algebra (4 Hours) This course is a review of the

fundamental arithmetic and algebra operations. The topics include the numbers of

ordinary arithmetic and their properties; integers and rational numbers; the solving of

equations; polynomials and factoring; and an introduction to systems of equations and

graphs. This course does not meet the Mathematics General Education Requirement.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MTH 090 or Equivalent Placement Score.

MTH 100 Intermediate Algebra (3 Credit Hours) This course provides a study of

algebraic techniques such as linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations,

systems of equations, and operations with exponents and radicals. Functions

and relations are introduced and graphed with special emphasis on linear and

quadratic functions. This course does not meet the Mathematics General Education

Requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MTH 098 or Equivalent

Placement Score.

MTH 103 SAT Mathematics Review (1 Credit Hour) This course is designed

especially for the cadets preparing to attend a service academy. It includes a review

of arithmetic, algebra and geometry and provides practice taking standardized, timed

mathematics tests.

MTH 110 Finite Math (3 Credit Hours) This course is intended to give an overview

of topics in finite mathematics together with their applications, and is taken primarily

by students who are not majoring in science, engineering, commerce, or mathematics

(i.e., students who are not required to take Calculus). This course will draw on

and significantly enhance the student’s arithmetic and algebraic skills. The course

includes sets, counting, permutations, combinations, basic probability (including

Baye’s Theorem), and introduction to statistics (including work with Binomial

Distributions and Normal Distributions), matrices and their applications to Markov

chains and decision theory. Additional topics may include symbolic logic, linear

models, linear programming, the simplex method and applications. Prerequisite:

“C” in MTH 100 or HS Algebra I, II and Geometry and Equivalent Placement Score.

MTH 112 Algebra for Calculus (3 Credit Hours) This course emphasizes the

algebra of functions - including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic

functions. The course also covers systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic

inequalities, and the binomial theorem. Additional topics may include matrices,

Cramer’s Rule, and mathematical induction. Prerequisite: “C” in MTH 100 or HS

Algebra I, II, and Geometry and Equivalent Placement Score.

MTH 113 Trigonometry for Calculus (3 Credit Hours) This course includes the

study of trigonometric (circular functions) and inverse trigonometric functions, and

includes extensive work with trigonometric identities and trigonometric equations.

The course also covers vectors, complex numbers, DeMoivre’s Theorem, and polar

coordinates. Additional topics may include conic sections, sequences, and using

matrices to solve linear systems. Prerequisite: “C” in MTH 112 or HS Algebra I, II,

and Geometry and Equivalent Placement Score.

MTH 125 Calculus I (4 Credit Hours) This is the first of three courses in the

basic calculus sequence taken primarily by students in science, engineering, and

mathematics. Topics include the limit of a function; the derivative of algebraic,

trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and the definite integral and

its basic applications to area problems. Applications of the derivative are covered in

detail, including approximations of error using differentials, maximum and minimum

problems, and curve sketching using calculus. Prerequisite: “C” in MTH 113 or HS

Algebra I, II, and Geometry & Equivalent Placement Score.

MTH 126 Calculus II (4 Credit Hours) This is the second of three courses in

the basic calculus sequence. Topics include vectors in the plane and in space, lines

and planes in space, applications of integration (such as volume, arc length, work

and average value), techniques of integration, infinite series, polar coordinates, and

parametric equations. Prerequisite: “C” in MTH 125.

MTH 227 Calculus III (4 Credit Hours) This is the third of three courses in the

basic calculus sequence. Topics include vector functions, functions of two or more

variables, partial derivatives (including applications), quadric surfaces, multiple

integration, and vector calculus (including Green’s Theorem, Curl and Divergence,

surface integrals, and Stokes’ Theorem. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MTH

126.

MUL 180 – 181; 280 – 281 Chorus I, II, III, IV (1 Credit Hour Each) This course

provides an opportunity for students to participate in the MMI Chorus. Emphasis is

placed on rehearsing and performing literature appropriate to the mission and goals

of the group. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively participate in

performances presented by the ensemble.

MUL 198 – 199; 298 – 299; Marching Band I, II, III, IV (1 Credit Hour Each)

This course provides an opportunity for students to participate in the MMI Marching

Band. Emphasis is placed on rehearsing and performing literature appropriate to

the mission and goals of the group. Upon completion, students should be able to

effectively participate in performances presented by the ensemble.

MUS 101 Music Appreciation (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed for non-

music majors and requires no previous musical experience. It is a survey course

that incorporates several modes of instruction including lecture, guided listening,

and similar experiences involving music. The course will cover a minimum of three

(3) stylistic periods, provide a multi-cultural perspective, and include both vocal

and instrumental genres. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a

knowledge of music fundamentals, the aesthetic/stylistic characteristics of historical

periods, and an aural perception of style and structure in music.

ORI 101 Orientation to College (1 Credit Hour) This introductory course is

designed for first-year cadets at MMI. Among the topics that will be covered are

campus resources, study skills, academic honesty and personal responsibility.

PED 100 Fundamentals of Fitness (3 Credit Hours) This lecture course includes the

basic principles of physical education and physical fitness. It explores psychological

and physiological effects of exercise and physical fitness, including effects on the

human skeleton, muscle development, respiration, and coordination. It is viewed

as an introduction to such laboratory courses as slimnastics, weight training, and

conditioning. The course may also include fitness evaluation, development of

individual fitness programs, and participation in fitness activities.

PED 103 Weight Training (Beginning) (1 Credit Hour) This course introduces

the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular

strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students

should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program.

PED 104 Weight Training (Intermediate) (1 Credit Hour) This course covers

advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual

training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion,

students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced

weight training program.

PED 105 Personal Fitness (1 Credit Hour) This course is designed to provide the

student with information allowing him/her to participate in a personally developed

fitness program. Topics include cardiovascular, strength, muscular endurance,

flexibility and body composition.

PED 148 Lifeguard Training (3 Credit Hours) This course provides the individual

with special training in handling emergencies, water-search and rescue operations,

health and sanitation inspections and types and uses of equipment. It also includes

Standard First Aid, and Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR requirements.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PED 153 Karate (Beginning) (1 Credit Hour) This course introduces the martial

arts using the Japanese Shotokan form. Topics include proper conditioning exercise,

book control, proper terminology, historical foundations, and etiquette relating to

karate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform line drill techniques and

Kata for various ranks.

PED 154 Karate (Intermediate) (1 Credit Hour) This course is a continuation

of beginning Karate. Topics include proper conditioning exercise, book control,

proper terminology, historical foundations, and etiquette relating to karate. Upon

completion, students should be able to perform line drill techniques and Kata for

various ranks. Prerequisite: PED 153

PED 251 Varsity Basketball (1 Credit Hour) This course covers advanced

fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge

of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, cadets should be able to

participate in competitive basketball. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

PED 252 Varsity Baseball (1 Credit Hour) This course covers advanced baseball

techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced

strategies and techniques. Upon completion, cadets should be able to play baseball

at a competitive level. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

PED 254 Varsity Softball (1 Credit Hour) This course introduces the fundamental

skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies

for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive

softball.

PED 255 Varsity Tennis (1 Credit Hour) This course emphasizes the refinement of

playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning

advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles play.

Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis.

PED 257 Varsity Cheerleading (1 Credit Hour) This course covers advanced co-

ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving

all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including: knowledge of safety techniques,

partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning,

and mental preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in

a competitive program at the university level.

PED 260 Varsity Soccer (1 Credit Hour) This course covers advanced fundamentals of

soccer. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game

strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive soccer.

PED 261 Varsity Wrestling (1 Credit Hour) This course covers advanced wrestling

techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced

strategies and techniques. Upon completion, cadets should be able to wrestle at a

competitive level. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

PHL 106 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credit Hours) This course is an introduction

to the basic concepts of philosophy. The literary and conceptual approach of the

course is balanced with emphasis on approaches to ethical decision making. The

student should have an understanding of major philosophical ideas in an historical

survey from the early Greeks to the modern era.

PHL 206 Ethics and Society (3 Credit Hours) This course involves the study

of ethical issues which confront individuals in the course of their daily lives. The

focus is on the fundamental questions of right and wrong, of human rights, and of

conflicting obligations. The student should be able to understand and be prepared to

make decisions in life regarding ethical issues.

PHS 111 Physical Science (4 Credit Hours) This course provides the non-technical

student with an introduction to the basic principles of geology, oceanography,

meterology, and Astronomy. Laboratory is required.

PHS 112 Physical Science II (4 Credit Hours) This course provides the non-

technical student with an introduction to the basic principle of chemistry and physics.

Laboratory is required.

PHS 230 Introduction to Meteorology (4 Credit Hours) This course is an

introductory survey of meteorology emphasizing the hydrologic cycle, cloud

formation, weather maps, forecasting, and wind systems. Local weather systems will

be given detailed study. Laboratory is required.

PHY 201 General Physics I – Trig Based (4 Credit Hours) This course is designed

to cover general physics at a level that assures previous exposure to college algebra,

basic trigonometry. Specific topics include mechanics, properties of matter and

energy, thermodynamics, and periodic motion. A laboratory is required. Prerequisite:

MTH 113 or equivalent.

PHY 202 General Physics II – Trig Based (4 Credit Hours) This course is designed

to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific

topics include wave motion, sound, light optics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism,

and modern physics. Laboratory is required. Prerequisite: PHY 201.

PHY 213 General Physics with Calculus I (4 Credit Hours) This course provides a

calculus-based treatment of the principle subdivisions of classical physics: mechanics

and energy, including thermodynamics. Laboratory is required. Prerequisite: MTH

125.

PHY 214 General Physics with Calculus II (4 Credit Hours) This course provides

a calculus-based study in classical physics. Topics included are: simple harmonic

motion, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity and magnetism. Laboratory is

required. Prerequisite: PHY 213.

POL 200 Introduction to Political Science (3 Credit Hours) This course is an

introduction to the field of political science through examination of the fundamental

principles, concepts, and methods of the discipline, and the basic political processes

and institutions of organized political systems. Topics include approaches to political

science, research methodology, the state, government, law, ideology, organized

political influences, governmental bureaucracy, problems in political democracy,

and international politics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify,

describe, define, analyze, and explain relationships among the basic principles and

concepts of political science and political processes and institutions of contemporary

political systems.

POL 211 American National Government (3 Credit Hours) This course surveys the

background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American

political system. Topics include the U. S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties,

civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior,

elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon

completion, students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the

basic elements of American government and function as more informed participants

of the American political system.

POL 236 Survey of International Relations (3 Credit Hours) This course is a

survey of the basic forces affecting international relations. Topics include bases of

national power, balance of power, causes of war, the international political economy,

international law, international organization, and possible futures of international

relations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss relevant

terms and concepts, and identify, analyze, evaluate, and discuss the primary factors

influencing the international relations of selected states.

PSY 200 General Psychology (3 Credit Hours) This course is a survey of behavior

with emphasis upon psychological processes. This course includes the biological

bases for behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development

of personality.

PSY 210 Human Growth and Development (3 Credit Hours) This course is the

study of the psychological, social, and physical factors that affect human behavior

from conception to death. Prerequisite Psy 200.

RDG 114 Critical Reading for College (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed

to enhance critical reading skills. Topics include vocabulary enrichment, reading

flexibility, metacognitive strategies, and advanced comprehension skills, including

analysis and evaluation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate

comprehension and analysis and respond effectively to material across disciplines.

REL 100 History of World Religions (3 Credit Hours) This course introduces the

student to the major world religions, their history and development. The course

discusses the worldviews underlying each religion. The impact of world religions on

American life and culture receives special emphasis. The course highlights the role

of religion in the modern Middle Eastern conflicts.

REL 106 Christian Doctrine (3 Credit Hours) This course is a comparative study of

church doctrines. The student should have an understanding of the various doctrines

of the church.

REL 151 Survey of the Old Testament (3 Credit Hours) This course is an

introduction to the content of the Old Testament with emphasis on the historical

context and contemporary theological and cultural significance of the Old Testament.

The student should have an understanding of the significance of the Old Testament

writings upon completion of this course.

REL 152 Survey of the New Testament (3 Credit Hours) This course is a survey of

the books of the New Testament with special attention focused on the historical and

geographical setting. The student should have an understanding of the books of the

New Testament and the cultural and historical events associated with these writings.

SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology (3 Credit Hours) This course is an introduction to

the vocabulary, concepts, and theory of sociological perspectives of human behavior.

SPA 101 Introductory Spanish I (4 Credit Hours) This course provides an

introduction to Spanish. Topics include the development of basic communication

skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking

areas.

SPA 102 Introductory Spanish II (4 Credit Hours) This continuation course

includes the development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic

knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas. Prerequisite: SPA 101.

SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I (3 Credit Hours) This course includes a review

and further development of communication skills. Topics include readings of literary,

historical, and/or cultural texts. Prerequisite: SPA 102.

SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II (3 Credit Hours) This continuation course

includes a review and further development of communication skills. Topics include

readings of literary, historical, and/or cultural texts. Prerequisite: SPA 201.

SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 Credit Hours) This course explores

principles of audience and environment analysis as well as the actual planning,

rehearsing and presenting of formal speeches to specific audiences. Historical

foundations, communication theories and student performances are emphasized.

THR 113 Theater Workshop I (1 Credit Hour) This is the first in a course

sequence which provide practical experience in the production and performance of

a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography,

sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theater

production.

THR 114 Theater Workshop II (1 Credit Hour) This is the second in a course

sequence which provide practical experience in the production and performance of

a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography,

sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theater

production.

THR 115 Theater Workshop III (1 Credit Hour) This is the third in a course

sequence which provide practical experience in the production and performance of

a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography,

sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theater

production.

THR 213 Theater Workshop IV (1 Credit Hour) This is the fourth in a course

sequence which provide practical experience in the production and performance of

a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography,

sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theater

production.

COSTS, FINANCIAL AID AND

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Marion Military Institute is a member of the Alabama two-year college

system, and its tuition and fees are established in accordance with their

guidelines. The Institute reserves the right to change, modify, or alter fess,

charges, expenses, and costs of any kind without notice as approved by the

Department of Postsecondary Education and the Alabama State Board of

Education. Tuition and activity fees include cost of instruction, admission

to athletic events, guest lectures, haircuts, and use of the athletic facilities.

A $25 per semester fee will be charged to cadets taking courses involving

laboratory work, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Cadets enrolling in

a studio art class will be charged a $50 fee for each class which will cover the

cost of all art supplies needed for the class.

Charges for Boarding College Cadets

Tuition and Fees

These are yearly charges for boarding college cadets.

Alabama Non-

Resident Resident

Tuition $6,000 $12,000

Technology Fee $270 $270

Facility Fee $270 $270

ACS Reserve Fee $30 $30

Accident Insurance $150 $150

Uniform Fee $1,850 $1,850

TOTAL TUITION AND FEES $8,570 $14,570

Room and Board $3,450 $3,450

Books $1,200 $1,200

TOTAL COSTS $13,220 $19,220

Uniform fee is payable the first semester enrolled.

Fees are based on a 15 hour course load and will vary.

Tuition and/or fees can change with approval by the State Board of Education.

Book costs are estimated and will vary based on course load.

Costs for college cadets entering in the fall semester are payable as follows:

Alabama Resident Non-Resident

Tuition $3000 $6,000

Technology Fees $135 $135

Facility Fees $135 $135

ACS Reserve Fee $15 $15

Accident Insurance $65 $65

Uniform Fee $1850 $1850

Total Tuition/fees $5,210 $8,210

Room and Board $1,725 $1,725

Books $600 $600

Due Aug. 18

$7535 $10,535

Due Oct 14

$5460 $8,460

Costs for cadets entering in the spring semester are payable as follows.

Alabama Non-

Resident Resident

Due 15 Days Prior to Matriculation $7,335 $10,335

Fees may vary based on course load

Delinquent Accounts

1. If payment is not made by the midpoint of the term (after the first billing by the

institution), a late payment charge of $25 will be added to the outstanding balance

for each additional monthly billing up to a maximum of $100 in late payment

charges.

2. In the event of an unpaid balance at the midpoint of the term, the student will be

evicted from housing and all meal tickets canceled. If the balance is still unpaid at

the end of the term, grade reports, college credits, transcripts or diplomas will not

be issued or released. A student with a delinquent account shall not be allowed to

enroll in subsequent terms until all delinquent balances are paid in full.

3. The institution has the right to refer the student’s delinquent account to a

collection agency for failure to meet financial obligations of any kind to the

institution, including the payment of additional late payment charges, attorneys’

fees, and any other costs and charges necessary for the collection of any late

payment.

Refund Policy

Planning and contracting for services are done for the entire year. Hiring of

faculty and staff is based on the entire year. When cadets leave early, these expenses

are still present. Marion Military Institute’s refund policy is clearly outlined as

follows:

1. Refund for Complete Withdrawal

1.1 A student who officially or unofficially withdraws from all classes before the

first day of class will be refunded the total tuition and other institutional charges.

1.2 A student who officially or unofficially withdraws on or after the first day of

class but prior to the end of the third week of classes will be refunded according to

the withdrawal date as follows:

• Withdrawal during first week: 75% of tuition and other institutional charges

• Withdrawal during second week: 50% of tuition and other institutional

charges

• Withdrawal during third week: 25% of tuition and other institutional charges

• Withdrawal after third week: No refund

• For calculating refunds, a “week” is defined as seven calendar days.

2. Administrative Fee

An administrative fee not to exceed 5% of tuition and other institutional charges or

$100, whichever is smaller, shall be assessed for each withdrawal within the period

beginning the first day of classes and ending at the end of the third week of classes.

3. Books and Supplies

A student who withdraws and who has purchased returnable books, and /or supplies

from the institution and returns the items in new/unused condition by the end of the

third week of the semester/term will be refunded the full purchase price. Books and/

or supplies returned in used condition by the end of the third week of the semester/

term will be refunded 50% of purchase price.

4. Room and Board

Students who officially request a meal ticket refund and/or withdraw from a residence

hall before the official first day of classes or during the first three weeks of the term

will receive a refund calculated as outlined in 1.2 above.

5. Refund for Partial Withdrawal

Students who do not completely withdraw from the institution but drop a class during

the regular drop/add period will be refunded the difference in tuition paid and the

tuition rate applicable to the reduced number of hours, including fees appropriate to

the classes dropped. There is no refund due to a student who partially withdraws after

the official drop/add period.

6. Refund in Compliance with Federal Regulations

All Alabama Community College System institutions shall comply with federal

regulations relative to refund of tuition and other institutional charges for first time,

first-term Title IV recipients.

7. Refund for Alabama National Guard and Reservists Called to Active Duty

Students who are active members of the Alabama National Guard or Reserves or

who are active duty military who are called to active duty in the time of national

crisis shall receive a full tuition refund at the time of withdrawal, if such student

is unable to complete the term due to active duty orders or assignment to another

location. If a National Guard student is receiving Title IV funding, a recalculation

must be performed as required by Federal Title IV regulations, which could result in

less than a 100% refund.

8. Exception to Policy

The President has the authority to make exceptions to the refund policy in the event

of the death of a student or of a family member requiring the student to leave the

institution.

9. Refund policies are governed by the Alabama State Board of Education.

The above policies are based on State Board Policy 803.02: Refunds, and are effective

June 1, 2009, for implementation beginning in the Fall 2009 term. Guidelines for

implementation of this policy are established by the Chancellor.

Financial Assistance

It is the philosophy of Marion Military Institute that the primary responsibility

for financing a college education must be assumed by the student, but the Institute

believes that no student should be denied the opportunity of acquiring an education

because of financial barriers. Consequently, Marion Military Institute is authorized

to administer Federal Title IV, State, Institutional, and Outside financial aid

programs. Cadets seeking any type of aid must apply for federal financial aid by

completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) via website www.

fafsa.ed.gov to establish financial need and to determine eligibility for federal, state,

and institutional funds. Students are required to file the (FAFSA) yearly via the web

and should apply as soon as possible after January 1. To supplement the efforts of

students and parents to meet educational costs, the Office of Financial Aid strives

to assist each student by creating a financial aid package to include Federal Pell

Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational

Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Stafford Loans, State Grant funds,

Veteran Administration Benefits, Scholarships, and Tuition Waiver.

Eligibility Requirements

MMI eligibility for most financial assistance programs requires that a student:

1. File a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

2. Demonstrate financial need;

3. Have a high school diploma or GED

4. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;

5. Be enrolled as a regular full-time student in an eligible degree program;

6. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students must have a 2.0

GPA for loan eligibility.

7. Not be in default on any federal loan nor owe a refund on any federal

grant or state grant program at any institution; and

8. Agree to use any Federal Student Aid received solely for educational

purposes.

Application Procedures

To apply for financial assistance, all applicants must follow the procedures listed

below:

1. Apply for admission and have high school transcripts or GED, and ALL

college transcripts on file.

2. File a free application for Federal Student Aid via the website www.

fafsa.ed.gov and add MMI school code 001026.

3. Within 24-72 hours the Financial Aid Office will receive and verify the

Student Aid Report (SAR)

4. The Financial Aid Office may require you to submit additional

documentation after your Student Aid Report has been received.

Documentation MMI may require:

• Student/spouse 2009 U.S. Income Tax Return

• Parents 2009 U.S. Income Tax Return

• Non-Taxable Income

• Verification Worksheet

Once documentation is received the Office of Financial Aid will complete the

following procedures:

• Review verification worksheet and tax forms (if provided) with

information reported on the FAFSA.

• If the information conflicts with documentations sent in by the cadet,

the FAFSA application must be corrected and a new EFC will be

generated.

The student will be notified of any changes made to the financial aid file within

three (3) business days.

Disbursement Procedures

The following procedures are outlines so that students will be aware of the time

of check disbursement, governing policies, and approved procedures that will be

adhered to by the office of Financial Aid.

A. Pell Grant: Students who have established Pell Grant eligibility (submitted

valid Student Aid Report and all required documentation ten (10) days prior

to registration), have registered, and are attending class will receive the

balance of their Pell Awards on the fourteenth day of classes each semester.

By signing this agreement, tuition, fees, room/board for on-campus housing

(if applicable), and uniform fees may be deducted from your Pell Grant

award prior to and during registration and late registration. Also, by signing

this agreement, required books and supplies may be charged to your Pell

Grant award only after you have attended at least one class session for each

registered class. Students who do not attend class are not eligible to receive

any federal funding.

On the fourteenth (14

) day of classes, a check for the remaining balance of

your Pell Grant award will be available in the Business Office. You must

show a photo I.D. to obtain your check.

Students who establish their Pell grant eligibility (submit a valid Student Aid

Report and all required documentation) after the beginning of the semester

will receive the balance of his or her eligible Pell Grant and/or Stafford

Loan on established designated days to be determined in agreement with

the Office of Financial Aid and the Business office. These dates will be

published at the beginning of each semester in the Office of Financial Aid.

After the initial disbursement, checks will be processed monthly. To receive

a Pell Grant disbursement, students must be enrolled, attending classes in

compliance with the satisfactory academic progress policies, and must not

have any holds on the student account at the time of disbursement.

B. Federal Direct Loan: Recipients may charge tuition, fees, books and supplies,

room and board, and uniforms to their loan account. If the award is more

than the account balance, a disbursement will be generated and issued to the

student in the form of a check. If the award is less than the account balance,

the student will be billed for the remaining amount of the account. First

time borrowers cannot receive the first installment of a loan until they have

been in attendance at MMI for 30 days. The second disbursement is made

at the midterm point of the semester. Federal regulations require multiple

disbursements for one semester loans. The second disbursement cannot

be delivered until at least one half of the loan period has elapsed. This is

true for the first semester and the last semester the student receives a loan.

To receive a loan disbursement, a student must be enrolled and currently

attending classes in compliance with the satisfactory academic progress

policies at the time of disbursement.

C. Federal Work-Study: Time sheets are to be signed by both student and

supervisor and both are equally responsible for making sure time is submitted

timely and properly. The payroll period begins each month on the 16

and

ends on the 15

of the next. Timesheets are due in the Office of Financial

Aid on the 20

day of each month unless otherwise notified. Timesheets

turned in after this date will result in payment the following month. Checks

are available on the last working day of the month.

D. Veteran’s Benefits: Before dropping or adding a course or when withdrawing

from the College, you must first notify the Office of Financial Aid. Each

withdrawal or drop resulting in a reduction in course load must show the

effective date and reason for change. A student who completes an application

at the beginning of the semester should expect a VA processing period of 90

to 120 days after the first day of the semester. If the estimated time has

elapsed and a check has not arrived, contact the MMI VA certifying official.

If the funds are not received by the end of registration, the student is required

to pay for his/her tuition, fees, and any other expense that was to be covered

by VA benefits. MMI cannot waive tuition and fees in anticipation of the

arrival of advance funds.

E. The law specifies how MMI must determine the amount of Title IV

program assistance that you earn if you withdraw from school. The Title

IV programs that are covered by this law are the following: Federal Pell

Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans,

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs)

When you withdraw during your payment period or period of enrollment

(Fall 2010 or Spring 2011) the amount of Title IV program assistance that

you have earned up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If

you received (or MMI or parent received on your behalf) less assistance

than the amount that you earned, you may be able to receive those

additional funds.

If you received more assistance than you earned, the excess funds must be

returned by the school and/or you. The amount of assistance that you have

earned is determined on a prorated basis.

For example, if you completed 30% of your payment period or period of

enrollment, you earn 30% of the assistance you were originally scheduled

to receive. Once you have completed more than 60% of the payment

period or period of enrollment, you earn all the assistance that you were

scheduled to receive for that period.

• 60% point for 2010-2011

Fall Semester: November 4, 2010

Spring Semester: March 25, 2011

If you did not receive all of the funds that you earned, you may be due

a post-withdrawal disbursement. If your post-withdrawal disbursement

includes loan funds, MMI must get your permission before it can disburse

them. You may choose to decline some or all of the loan funds so that you

don’t incur additional debt. MMI may automatically use all or a portion

of your post withdrawal disbursement of grant funds for tuition, fees, and

room and board charges (as contracted with the MMI).

MMI needs your permission to use the post-withdrawal grant disbursement

for all other school charges. You will receive a post withdrawal

disbursement letter inquiring how you want the remaining funds disbursed.

However, it may be in your best interest to allow MMI to keep the funds to

reduce your debt at MMI.

For New Students ONLY

There may be some Title IV funds that you were scheduled to receive that

cannot be disbursed to you once you withdraw because of other eligibility

requirements.

For example, if you are a first-time, first-year undergraduate cadet and you

have not completed the first 30 days of your program before you withdraw,

you will not receive any FFEL or Direct Loan funds that you would have

received had you remained enrolled past the 30th day.

If you receive (or MMI or parent receives on your behalf) excess Title IV

program funds that must be returned, MMI must return a portion of the

excess equal to the lesser of:

1. MMI charges multiplied by the unearned percentage of

your funds, or the entire amount of excess funds.

2. MMI must return this amount even if it didn’t keep this

amount of your Title IV program funds.

Assistance Descriptions

I. Federal Pell Grant

The Pell Grant Program is the basis for financial assistance to which aid from other

federal and non-federal sources may be added. The amount of Pell Grant that a cadet

may receive for the 2010-11 academic year ranges from $976 to $5,550. Eligibility

is determined by completing a FAFSA online.

II. MMI understands and complies with the 25 percent non-federal share requirement,

unless waivered and 75 percent federal dollars will be contributed to the FSEOG

program. MMI’s priority order in awarding FSEOG recipients is the following:

• First selection group: Pell eligibility and the lowest EFCs

• Second selection group: Non-Pell eligible students with the lowest EFCs

• The maximum FSEOG award for MMI recipients is $150.00 each

semester.

III. Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

ACG supplements Pell Grant for students who meet the eligibility requirements. An

eligible student may receive an Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) of $750 for

the first academic year of study and $1300 for the second academic year of study.

To be eligible, a student must adhere to the following:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Be a Federal Pell Grant Recipient

• Be enrolled full-time in a degree program

• Be enrolled in the first or second academic year of his or her program

of study at a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution

• Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study (after

January 1, 2006, if a first-year student, and after January 1, 2005, if a

second year student)

• If a first-year student, not have previously enrolled in an undergraduate

program

• If a second-year student, have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point

average on a 4.0 scale for the first academic year

IV. Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)

The purpose of the MMI Federal Work-Study Program is to award part-time

employment opportunities to cadets with demonstrated financial need. Cadets work

on and off campus while attending college, work between 10 to 20 hours per week,

and are paid comparative wages based on the federal minimum wage law.

Free application for Federal Student Aid is required as well as a MMI institutional

FWS application must be completed. The Federal Work Study and Federal Student

Aid Applications can be obtained through the MMI website at www.marionmilitary.

edu.

V. Federal Stafford Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans

Federal Stafford loans allow cadets to meet some of the educational expenses by

borrowing money from lenders at favorable rated (6% as of July 1, 2008). Loans

are awarded only after all other aid is exhausted and cannot exceed the cost of

attendance. Loans must be repaid! Repayment may be deferred up to six months

after the cadet graduates, leaves school or drops below six credit hours. If awarded

a Subsidized Stafford Loan, the federal government will pay the interest while the

cadet is enrolled at least half-time (six credit hours and during deferment. Eligible

cadets may receive an unsubsidized loan regardless of family income if within

federal budget guidelines. Interest does accrue while the borrower is enrolled, and

there are a number of repayment options available. Cadets must do the following

to be eligible and receive a Stafford Student Loan: (1)Gain admittance to MMI, (2)

complete a FAFSA

VI. Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

PLUS loans are guaranteed through the Federal Family Educational Loan Program

(FFELP) and make loan-term loans available to cadets and parents to pay educational

costs. Although it is not mandatory, a FAFSA should be filed to determine need for

a PLUS loan. Parents are eligible to apply for a credit worthiness loan on behalf

of dependent undergraduate students. If a parent is denied a PLUS loan, a student

may be eligible to borrow additional funds under the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

Program.

VIII. State and Institutional Scholarship/Tuition Waiver Programs

Marion Military Institute offers numerous state, institutional, alumni and foundation

scholarships including Need-Based, Service Academy Prep, Athletic and Performing

Arts. Contact the office of Financial Aid for scholarship applications. The priority

deadline for submission is February 1. All scholarship application must be received

in the office of Financial Aid by March 1.

• For SAP appointments, contact LTC Lewis, SAP Director.

• For Athletic tryout dates, contact Dr. Michelle Ivey, Athletic Director.

• For Performing Arts auditions, contact Ms. Deborra Street, Band Director.

• For employee and dependent tuition discounts and/or waivers, contact

the Director of Financial Aid

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Grade Point Average Standards

Assistance (Pell Grant, College Work Study, Supplemental Grant, Academic

Competitiveness Grant or Federal Family Education Loans) must maintain at least a

minimum standard of academic progress. Academic progress will be assessed at the

time a cadet is awarded financial aid, and reviewed each academic year. Academic

progress will be monitored for all terms of enrollment, whether or not financial

aid was received. In accordance with federal guidelines, cadets receiving federal

financial aid at MMI must meet the following requirements:

1. Time frame: Cadets receiving financial aid are subject to a maximum time

frame in which they can receive financial assistance. The maximum time

frame that a cadet can receive financial aid to complete a degree is 150%

of the published program length measured in semester hours attempted.

The average time allotted for an Associate degree program is 97 hours

attempted. Cadets who transfer from other colleges will have all credit

hours taken at other schools included in the 97 hour total.

2. Grade Point Average: Each cadet will be expected to meet or exceed the

following GPA at the indicated points in his/her program of study:

Credit Hours Minimum Cumulative GPA

12 – 21 semester hours 1.50

22 – 32 semester hours 1.75

33 + semester hours 2.00

3. Completion Rate: In order to maintain the minimum standard of academic

progress toward the completion of their degrees, cadets must successfully

complete 2/3 of all MMI credit hours attempted. (Hours attempted

include repeated courses, dropped courses, withdrawals and incomplete

courses.) This measure becomes effective when a cadet has completed 21

MMI credit hours. Withdrawals count as hours attempted but not earned.

4. Developmental Courses: A cadet may not enroll in the same developmental

course more than three times and continue to receive financial assistance

for that course. A federal financial aid recipient may not receive aid for

more than 30 semester hours of developmental work. Also, effective

beginning Fall Semester 2009, developmental hours taken will not be

included when determining a cadet’s grade point average, completion

rate progress for financial aid or maximum time frame allotment.

5. Financial Aid Probation: A cadet who fails to meet one or more of

the SAP requirements for the first time will be placed on Financial

Aid Probation during the next term of enrollment at MMI. The

cadet will still be eligible to receive financial aid while on probation.

6. Extension of Financial Aid Probation: Cadets on Financial Aid

Probation who meet all of the SAP requirements for coursework

attempted during their probationary term but is still not meeting one or

more of the minimum SAP requirements may request in writing to the

Director of Financial Aid an extension of their Financial Aid Probation.

If, at the end of the second probationary semester, the cadet is

still not meeting one or more of the minimum SAP requirements,

the cadet will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension and

will become ineligible for federal and state financial aid.

7. Financial Aid Suspension: If, at the end of the probationary semester,

the cadet does not meet all the SAP requirements for coursework

attempted that semester but is still not meeting one or more of the

minimum SAP requirements, the cadet will be placed on Financial Aid

Suspension and will become ineligible for federal and state financial aid.

8. Review Process: Academic progress will be assessed at the time a

cadet is awarded financial aid, and reviewed each academic year.

9. Regaining eligibility: In order to regain eligibility, a cadet must attend MMI

at his/her own expense until the standards outlined in this policy are met.

10. Appeal Process: A cadet who loses his/her financial aid because of a

failure to meet these academic progress requirements may appeal if

there are extenuating circumstances. Appeals must be submitted in

writing and will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee. Each

cadet will be notified in writing as to the outcome of his/her appeal.

Scholarships

Scholarships, grants, and loans are available to qualified students attending or

planning to attend Marion Military Institute. Each scholarship has its own eligibility

requirements, but awards are usually based on academic qualifications, leadership

potential, community service, and financial need.

Albert Cesarine, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. Cesarine, III, of New

Castle, Delaware in honor of their grandfather, Mr. Albert Cesarine, Sr. Funds from

this scholarship are awarded annually to a full-time college cadet from the state of

Delaware or the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, region who is enrolled in the ROTC

program.

Alfred I. DuPont Foundation, Inc. Academic Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is awarded each year to quality students from across Alabama

and the Southeast who are in need of assistance. The Alfred I. DuPont Foundation

is a non-profit Florida corporation founded in 1936 by Jessie Ball duPont to honor

her late husband, Alfred I. DuPont, founder of the modern-day DuPont Chemical

Company and St. Joe Paper Company.

Chadbourne Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded each year to a college student. It was established by

the Chadbourne Foundation and its trustees, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Chadbourne,

Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Chadbourne, III, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Brian DeMaria.

Mr. Chadbourne, III, is an alumnus of Marion Military Institute’s class of 1978.

Charles and Houston Drennan Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Mrs. Louis J. Drennen and Mrs. Sue P. Drennen

in memory of their late husbands, Charles and Houston Drennen. The scholarship is

awarded each year to a college student.

Class of 1935 Endowment Fund

This scholarship is awarded annually to students who possess demonstrated

potential for academic success and leadership. Preference will be given to students

who have financial need. The Fund was established in 1986 by members of the

Marion Military Institute Class of 1935, who had just celebrated their 50

reunion.

David J. Robinson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a college student whose record exemplifies academic

diligence, athletic accomplishment and demonstrated leadership. This scholarship

fund was established in memory of David J. Robinson, a college graduate of Marion

Military Institute, Class of 1965.

Dr. Arthur F. Wilkerson, Jr. Scholarship

Funds from this scholarship are awarded to either a college or preparatory

school student who is an accomplished and dedicated student. The scholarship was

established in 1987 by his family in memory of Dr. Wilkerson, who graduated from

Marion Military Institute in 1928.

Ernest A. Fite Army Aviation Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Colonel Ernest A. Fite USA (Ret), Class of

1965, from Florence, Alabama. The proceeds from this endowment are to be used for

awarding one or more scholarship annually to MMI cadets. Priority of consideration

shall be given to cadets who demonstrate financial need and/or demonstrate an

interest in army aviation as an aviator and/or any other capacity.

Franklin Sizemore Adams Scholarship

This scholarship, established by Mr. and Mrs. Quincy F. Adams as a living

memorial in honor and appreciation of their son, Franklin Sizemore Adams, an

alumnus of Marion Military Institute, is awarded annually to a qualified college or

preparatory school student. Preference is given to students from Clarke, Lamar, or

Marengo counties.

Garland Sledge Rankin Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Garland Sledge Rankin, a graduate

of the MMI Preparatory School in 1974. It was created in 1975 by Mr. and Mrs. Amzi

G. Rankin. The scholarship is available to college or preparatory school students

from the Marengo County area.

George Blue Lee Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student qualified for admission into the Early

Commissioning Program. The student must be a diligent student with athletic ability

and demonstrated leadership potential. The scholarship was established by Mr. and

Mrs. Frank Earle in memory of their nephew, George Blue Lee, a graduate of Marion

Military Institute. Mr. Lee gave his life in defense of his country in 1967.

George M. and Zoe A. Williams Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who understands the importance

of duty to themselves, others, and their country. The fund was established by Mr. and

Mrs. Robert George Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Evan E. Filby in honor of George M.

and Zoe A. Williams.

Hopson Owen Murfee Academic Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established in honor of H.O. Murfee by his grandson, Mr.

William E. Matthews, IV. H.O. Murfee was the second president of Marion Military

Institute. He was a Phi Beta Kappa honor graduate in physics from the University

of Virginia where his roommate was Woodrow Wilson. This scholarship is awarded

each year to a student whose record exemplifies academic diligence.

James A. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

Funds from this scholarship are awarded annually to a college student. The

scholarship was established by James A. Mitchell, an MMI alumnus, in memory of

his father.

James Dennis Nettles, Jr., Memorial Scholarship

This academic scholarship was established in memory of James Dennis Nettles,

Jr., a graduate of the Preparatory School, Class of 1970. The fund was established

by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. James D. Nettles, and his friends. College students who

are eligible for this award must possess excellent leadership potential.

James Dudley Woodfin Memorial Scholarship

The funds from this scholarship are designated for a student from the Marion

area planning to attend MMI who has demonstrated financial need. The scholarship

was established in 1995 to honor the memory of Col. Woodfin, an MMI graduate,

Alumnus of the Year, and longtime faculty and staff member.

James Guy McCormick, Jr., Scholarship

This academic scholarship fund was established by Mrs. Carolyn S. McCormick I

memory of her husband, James Guy McCormick, Jr., Class of 1940. The funds from

this scholarship are awarded annually.

James H. and Mary V. Benson Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by the MMI Board of Advisors in 2008 for

James H. and Mary V. Benson in recognition of their outstanding service and

dedication as the fifteenth president and first-lady of Marion Military Institute.

James H. and Cecile Gayle Scholarship Fund

This academic scholarship fund was established in 1966 by Mr. and Mrs. James H.

Gayle. The scholarship is awarded annually to a college student who is a resident of

Alabama and who is qualified to participate in Marion Military Institute’s academic,

military, and athletic training program. The recipient of this scholarship must be

willing to sign an oath of loyalty to the United States.

James T. Murfee Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established to honor the founder and first president of the

Institute and his family. The purpose of this fund is to award one or more annual

scholarships to deserving cadets in the name of the schools founder Col. James T.

Murfee.

Jeane Parker Hallmark Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Luther (Luke) P. Hallmark, a 1977 MMI

graduate, in memory of his mother, Mrs. Jeane Parker Hallmark. The scholarship

is awarded to a day student who participates in the preparatory school athletic

program.

Jemison and Day Family Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving student and was established

by Jemison Investment Company, Inc., of Birmingham.

Joe C. Granade Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by Lucille W. Granade to honor her late husband,

Mr. Joe C. Granade, a member of the Class of 1948. The purpose of this fund is to

award one or more scholarship to cadets who demonstrate financial need.

Joel R. and Elizabeth E. Hillhouse Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by Joel R. and Elizabeth E. Hillhouse to promote

the education of deserving cadets who are in need of financial assistance by providing

funds for one or more scholarships annually.

John Charles Lindsay, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of John Charles Lindsay, Jr., a

graduate of the MMI Preparatory School, Class of 1972. The fund was created by

his parents, Colonel and Mrs. John C. Lindsay.

John Hunt Morgan Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2005 by former members of the Morgan’s

Raiders in the name of General John Hunt Morgan to honor more than 58 years of

service to Marion Military Institute by the Morgan’s Raiders both as student leaders

and as alumni. Priority for consideration shall be given to inbound high school or

full-time college cadets and also to returning scholarship recipients.

John Milton Hightower Scholarship

This academic scholarship was established by Mrs. John M. Hightower and her

daughter, Mrs. Joseph C. P. Turner, in memory of John Milton Hightower. Mr.

Hightower was a graduate of the class of 1920.

LeCraw Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1999 by Scott T. LeCraw, a Marion Military

Institute graduate, Class of 1972, in memory of his mother, Mrs. Margaret LeCraw

Towers. Funds from this scholarship are awarded annually to a student from the

state of Georgia, who has a quality academic record, an interest in the military, and

a proven record of leadership.

Lillian Moore Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by the late Lillian Moore of Marion, Alabama, in

honor of her brother, R. Malcolm “Monk” Moore, who was Assistant Commandant

at Marion Military Institute for many years. This scholarship is awarded each year

to deserving cadets.

Mildred Prettyman Washburn Fund

This fund was established by James L. Washburn in memory of his wife, Mildred

Prettyman Washburn. Income from this fund is awarded to a cadet who has

demonstrated exemplary scholarship, leadership, and citizenship.

Mooty Brothers Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by June Louise Mooty Grube and Virginia

Sittason to honor their brothers Harold, Doug, and Joe Mooty. The purpose of

this scholarship is to award one or more scholarships annually to MMI cadets who

demonstrate a financial need.

Offa Shivers McCollum Memorial Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship was established by Offa Shivers McCollum, Jr., in honor of his

father, Lieutenant Colonel Offa Shivers McCollum. One or more scholarship will be

awarded annually to MMI cadets. The use of income generated from this gift may

include, but not be limited to, tuition, room and board, uniforms, books, and such

other expenses deemed necessary to attend Marion Military Institute.

Paul W. Rutledge and Margaret S. Rutledge Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1985 by Mrs. Margaret S. Rutledge in memory

of Major General Paul W. Rutledge, United States Army. Preference for this award

is given to students who aspire to be commissioned as an officer in the United States

Army.

Peyton Tutwiler, III Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Mrs. Lucille Pl Tutwiler to honor her

husband, Peyton Tutwiler, III. Priority of consideration will be given to candidates

from Mobile County, Alabama who express an interest in the field of engineering

as a civilian or military officer.

R. Leigh Peques Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by the Presidential Advisory Council (PAC)

committee of Marion Military Institute to honor the memory of Mr. R. Leigh Pegues.

The purpose of this fund is to award one or more scholarships annually to deserving

cadets who demonstrate a financial need.

Robert Peter “Pete” Findlay Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by the Alumni Brigade in honor of Pete Findlay

who served as Brigade Commander of the Cadet Corps in 1973. Funds from this

scholarship are awarded annually to a cadet who has demonstrated high conduct and

academic achievement.

Taylor D. (Red) Wilkins Athletic Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the MMI Board of Trustees in 2002 to honor

Mr. Taylor D. “Red” Wilkins, an alumnus of MMI, a prominent Alabama attorney

and an inductee of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Its purpose is to recognize the

importance of athletics in achieving the physical development of cadets as required

by the MMI mission to provide funding for annual scholarships in order to attract

cadet athletes to Marion Military Institute who excel in a specific sport.

Walter P. Nichols Scholarship

This academic scholarship is awarded to a student with a strong academic

background with preference given to students from Marion, Alabama.

William Speight Burton Scholarship Fund

This fund was established by Mr. William Speight Burton and is awarded each

year to deserving cadets.

Notice of Availability of Institutional

and Financial Information

Consumer Information

Institutions of Higher Education are required by legislation to provide consumer information to

prospective as well as enrolled students. Marion Military Institute has developed a page on our

website to provide the bulk of the required information in an easily assessable format. Following

links on the page (URL’s are also shown below) will either provide the information in a pdf file, or

take you to areas on the web where you can locate the information.

The types of information available include, but are not limited to completion/graduation and

transfer rates; financial assistance available to students; crime statistics on campus; athletic program

participation rates and financial support; information about students’ rights under FERPA; cost of

attendance, and other institutional information.

Not all information is available on line, but may be distributed by other methods. If the information

you seek is not posted, there is a name and email address for the person on campus who can direct

you to the information you seek.

Financial Assistance Information

• Federal Student Financial Aid Opportunities: Federal Pell Grants, Federal

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Academic Competiveness Grants,

Federal Work–Study and Student Loans. How to apply. -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/admissions/howtofinancialaid.da

• MMI Financial Aid - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/admissions/easyas1-2-3.da

• Scholarship Opportunities -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/admissions/financial-scholarships.da

• Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid

• Notice to All Students on Drug Law Violations and Ineligibility for Federal Financial Aid -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/file/Notice%20of%20Drug%20Violation%20Penalties.pdf

• Student Loan Information

¡ Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers -

https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action

¡ Exit counseling for Student Borrowers -

http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/

¡ Institutional Code of conduct for Education Loans -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/admissions/financial-links.da

Contact for Financial Aid Information:

Jacquita Smith, Director of Financial Aid, jsmith@marionmilitary.edu

Student Record Privacy and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• MMI Student Record Policy - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/academics/acedemics-registrar.da

¡ Notification of Rights Under FERPA - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/skins/

userfiles/file/FERPA%20Rights%20Notification.pdf

¡ Notification of Directory Information - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/skins/

userfiles/file/Notice%20for%20Directory%20Information.pdf

¡ Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information - http://www.

marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/file/DO%20NOT%20RELEASE%20

DIRECTORY%20INFORMATION%20form.pdf

¡ Learn more about FERPA - http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/

index.html

Contact for FERPA and Student Record Privacy Information:

Dr. Frankie Oglesby, Assistant Dean, foglesby@marionmilitary.edu

or Wanda Calame, Registrar, wcalame@maironmilitary.edu

General Institutional Information

• Price of Attendance - Tuition and Fees at MMI -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/admissions/financial-tuition.da

• Net Price Calculator

• Refund of Student Charges (includes tuition adjustment for complete withdrawal from

institution)- http://www.marionmilitary.edu/admissions/financial-refund-policy.da

• Enrollment Programs

¡ Service Academy Preparatory (SAP) Program -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/programs/programs-sap.da

¡ Early Commissioning Program (ECP) -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/programs/army-ecp.da

¡ Air Force ROTC Program -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/programs/armyrotc.da

¡ Marine Corps Platoon Leader Commissioning (PLC) Program -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/programs/plc.da

¡ Basic Cadet Program -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/programs/rotc-basic-cadet.da

Contact for Cost of Attendance and General Enrollment Program Information:

LTC Carlos G (Gerry) Lewis, Director of Enrollment Management, glewis@marionmilitary.edu

• Academic Program - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/academics/index.da

• Faculty - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/academics/academics-faculty.da

• Instructional Facilities - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/facility-descriptions.da

• Textbook Information - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/bookstorestudentservices.da

• Accreditation - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/accreditation.da

• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) & Non-Discrimination Classroom Policy – http://www.

marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/file/Statement%20on%20Discrimination%20&%20ADA%20

for%20web.pdf

Contact for Academic Program Information:

Dr. Frankie Oglesby, Assistant Dean, foglesby@marionmilitary.edu (334) 683-2353

• Transfer of Credit Policy and Articulation Agreements - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/

academics/academic-policies.da

• STARS – Statewide Alabama Transfer & Articulation Agreements - http://stars.troy.edu/

Contact for Transfer of Credit Information:

David Ivey, Transfer Coordinator, divey@marionmilitary.edu

• Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Policy -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/mmiemployment.da

Contact Information for Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy Issues:

Janice McGee, Director of Human Resources, jmcgee@marionmilitary.edu

Technology Use and Copyright Infringement

• Computer Acceptable Use Policy - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/it.da

Contact for Technology Use and Copyright Issues:

Dan Sumlin, Director of Information and Technology, dsumlin@marionmilitary.edu

Intercollegiate Athletic Program

• Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics

Disclosure Act) - http://ope.ed.gov/athletics/

• 2007-2008 EADA Coaching Staff Data- http://www.marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/

file/2007-08%20EADA%20Coaching%20Staff%20Data.pdf

• Student Right to Know Athletic Disclosures – Includes financial aid provided to athletes and

graduation rates for student athletes receiving financial aid:

¡ 2008-2009 - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/file/Student%20Right%20

to%20Know%20-July2008%20Athletic%20Disclosure(1).pdf

¡ 2009-2010

Student Outcomes Information (Student Right-to-Know Act) and other Student Profile Information

• Student Retention Rate -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/file/Marion%20Military%20Institute%20

Retention%20Data%20for%20website.pdf

• 2008-2009 Unduplicated Headcount; Graduation/Completion & Transfer Rates - http://www.

marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/file/Student%20Right%20to%20Know%20Disclosure%20

edits(1).pdf

• 2009-2010 Unduplicated Headcount; Graduation/Completion & Transfer Rates

• Student Diversity: Full Time and Part Time Undergraduate Enrollment by Ethnicity and

Gender - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/file/Student%20Diversity%20Fall%20

2009-10.pdf

• Corps of Cadets Fall Demographics - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/

corpsofcadets_demographic.da

• Source of First-time Freshmen - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/sourceofcadets.da

• Pell Grant Recipients by Ethnicity and Gender

¡ 2008-2009 – http://www.marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/file/2008-09%20

Pell%20Grants%20-%20Student%20Right%20to%20Know%20Disclosure.pdf

¡ 2009-2010

Contact for Student Outcomes and other IPEDS Information:

Donna Leemon, Director of Institutional Research, dleemon@marionmilitary.edu

Information on Campus Security Policies and Crime Statistics

• Emergency Response Procedures - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/about-mmi-

security.da

• Emergency Contacts – http://www.marionmilitary.edu/skins/userfiles/file/Emergency%20

Contact%20Information%20Flyer-%20March%202010.pdf

• Department of Public Safety Annual Report (Clery Report) – http://www.marionmilitary.edu/

skins/userfiles/file/MARION%20MILITARY%20INSTITUTE-%20Annual%20Security%20

Report-%20October-2009.pdf

• How to Report Crimes on Campus -

http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/about-mmi-security.da

• Daily Crime Log - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/about-mmi/about-mmi-security.da

Contact Information for Campus Security

MAJ Daniel Steiger, Assistant Commandant for Support, dsteiger@marionmilitary.edu

Student/Cadet Life Issues

• Drug and Alcohol Policy - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/campus-life/cadethealthcenter.da

• Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program – MMI Cadet Manual, Section IV, page 87 - http://www.

marionmilitary.edu/2009-2010-Cadet-Manual.doc

• Vaccination/Immunization Policies - Marion Military Institute and Student Health Services

strongly recommend that every student and their family review the updated list of

immunizations most appropriate for the university student. A good source of information can

be found online at the CDC website. - http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/college.htm

Contact Information for Student Health Services

Mr. Brandon Taylor, Director of Health Services, btaylor@marionmilitary.edu

• Voter Registration - This website has been endorsed by the Washington Higher Education

Secretariat. This site has state by state details on voter registration, legal requirements

for IHEs and tips on how to start voter registration activities on campus. - http://www.

yourvoteyourvoice.org/index.html

• Marion Military Institute Campus Organizations - http://www.marionmilitary.edu/campus-life/

campus-mmi-organizations.da

Contact Information for Student/Cadet Life Issues

COL Thomas Tate, Commandant of Cadets, ttate@marionmilitary.edu

If you are unable to locate information you are interested in, please feel free to contact:

Donna Leemon

Office of Institutional Research

Marion Military Institute

(334)683-2362

dleemon@marionmilitary.edu

ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Bob Riley, Governor President

Mr. Randy McKinney First District, Mobile

Mrs. Betty Peters Second District, Dothan

Mrs. Stephanie Bell Third District, Montgomery

Dr. Ethel H. Hall Fourth District, Fairfield

Mrs. Ella B. Bell Fifth District, Montgomery

Mr. David F. Byers, Jr. Sixth District, Birmingham

Mr. Gary Warren Seventh District,Tuscaloosa

Dr. Mary Jane Caylor Eighth District, Huntsville

Dr. Freida Hill Chancellor,

Alabama Community College System

Marion Military Institute

Administration and Faculty

Administration

Office of the President

COL David Mollahan, USMC (Ret) President

Shawna Turner Assistant to the President

MSG Randy Lee, ALARNG (Ret) Interim Executive Assistant

to the President

Office of Academic Affairs

Susan G. Stevenson Vice President and Academic Dean

Frankie Oglesby Assistant Dean

Wanda Calame Registrar

Lisa Fitts Academic Secretary

Carol Hughes Lab Assistant

Donna Leemon Institutional Research

and Assistant to the Dean

Office of the Commandant

COL Thomas Tate, USA (Ret) Commandant

MAJ Dan Steiger. USA (Ret) Assistant Commandant, Support

Doris Colburn Administrative Assistant

SFC Kent James, USA (Ret) TAC Officer

MSG Polly Burns, MMI Female TAC Officer

Christine Jackson Female Dorm Supervisor

MSG Dudley Barton, USAR (Ret) Officer in Charge

SCPO Robert Duke, USN (Ret) TAC Officer

MAJ Ken McEntyre, CAP Officer in Charge

SGT John Lapsley, USAR (Ret) Officer in Charge

Brandon Taylor Director of Health Services

Sue Hazewinkel Nurse

Emil Reeves Transportation Coordinator

Ramona Reeves Activities Director

Office of Human Resources

Janice McGee Director

Lathosia Lumpkin Assistant

Office of Military Science

LTC Sean P. Ryan Professor of Military Science

MAJ James Lake, ALARNG Executive Officer

LTC Robert M. McKinley, USA (Ret) Recruiting Operations Officer

LTC Nicolas Britto Military Science Instructor

MAJ Jamie Allen Assistant Professor of Military

Science

CPT Jerrand Hill Military Science Instructor

CPT Russell Hicks Assistant Professor of Military

Science

ILT Mark Miller National Guard/Reserve Liaison

ILT Tamara Brewer Assistant Professor of Military

Science

MSG Scott Courtright Senior Military Instructor

MSG David Collins Operations NCO

SFC Joshua Carlin Military Science Instructor

SFC Juan Carter Military Science Instructor

SFC Tim Hyden Military Science Instructor

SSG Anthony Boyd Military Science Instructor

Mr. Freddy Long Human Resources Technician

Ms. Susan Cochran Human Resources Technician

Ms. Quiana Smith Human Resources Technician

Mr. James Furr Supply Technician

Office of Finance

Jennifer Barnette Comptroller and Interim Chief

Financial Officer

Lisa Clay Accounts Receivable/Payroll

Jada Harrison Accountant/Business

Myra Jean Hopkins Post Master

Becky Long Accounts Receivable

Robert Dan Sumlin Purchasing Manager

A.J. Crittendom Technology Specialist

John Edsel Fleming Director of Auxiliary Services

Joey Buchanan MMI Golf Pro Shop Manager

Cindy Meisenheimer Bookstore Manager

Gloria Morrison Seamstress

Office of Buildings and Grounds

Brian Hale Superintendent

Stacy Deavours Carpenter

Hugh Sanders Foreman

Jeremy Arrington Crewmember

Jeffrey Brown Crewmember

Joseph Horton Crewmember

Larry Jackson Crewmember

Nick Jones Crewmember

Patricia Crocker House Keeping

Linda Tucker House Keeping

Phillip Clements HVAC Technician & Assistant Supt.

Carolyn Essex Secretary

Shane Macomb Carpenters’ Assistant

Ned Miree Crewmember

Eddie Pierce Plumber

Craig Hill Crewmember, Golf Course

Jerry Steadman, Jr. Crewmember, Golf Course

A.J. Essex Crewmember

Office of Athletics

Michelle Ivey Director of Athletics/

Sports Information

Evelyn Vetzel Administrative Assistant

Jacob Wells Head Baseball Coach

Joe Guthrie Head Softball Coach/

History Instructor

Chuck Wright Men’s & Women’s Tennis

Coach/English Instructor

Dave Hazewinkel Wrestling Coach

Jim Hazewinkel Wrestling Coach/Physical

Education Instructor

Marcus Thomas Head Basketball Coach

Physical Education Instructor

Trace Williams Bus Transportation/Athletic

Facilities Maintenance

Darlene Harris Athletic Facilities Maintenance

Office of Admissions

LTC C. Gerald Lewis USA (Ret) Director, SAP Program/Interim

Enrollment Manager

Jacquita Smith Director, Financial Aid

Jennifer Hughey Assistant Director

Admissions and Records

Katie Jones Administrative Assistant to

the Director of Enrollment

2LT Harry Howell Admissions Counselor

Jacqueline Wilson Admissions Counselor

Charlotte Webb Financial Aid Officer

Office of Development

Suzanne McKee Director

Carrie R. Williams Director for Alumni Affairs

Merrily Thompson Administrative Assistant/

Database Manager

Marietta Holmes Coordinator of Public Information/

Webmaster

Aaron Calvert Coordinator of Public Information/

Alumni Assistant

Terry Barkley MMI Foundation Archivist

Pam Horne MMI Foundation Administrative

Assistant/ Accountant

Faculty

COL Milton G. Avery, USA Reserves (Ret.)

Instructor, Business & Political Science

B.S., Auburn University

M.A., Central Michigan University

M.S., Army War College

J.D., Samford University

LTC Stanley Bamberg, AL ARNG

Instructor, Religion

B.A., University of Montevallo

M. Div., Reformed Theological Seminary

Doctorandus, Free University of Amsterdam

LTC David W. Bauer, USA (Ret.)

Department Chair, History

B.S., United States Military Academy

M.A.T., University of Florida

Jeffery Beall

Instructor, English

B.S., University of Alabama

M.A., Purdue University

James R. Biles

Instructor, Biology

B.S., Auburn University

M.A.Ed., University of North Alabama

Beatriz Castro-Nail

Instructor Spanish

B.A., Universidad del Quindio, Colombia

MATL, University of Southern Mississippi

Ryan Clemens

Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., Virginia Military Institute

Ph.D., University of Alabama

Brenda Cook

Counselor

B.S., Judson College

M.S., Troy State University

Robert E. Cooper

Department Chair, Mathematics and Science

Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., United States Naval Academy

M.S., University of Alabama

Ed.S., University of Alabama

Ph.D., University of Alabama

Kelly Ann Griffiths

Director, Baer Memorial Library

B.A., Niagara University

M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi

M.H.E.S, University of Alabama

Joe Guthrie

Softball Coach, History Instructor

B.A., University of Alabama

M.A., Jacksonville State University

Jim Hazewinkel

Wrestling Coach, Physical Education Instructor

B.S., St. Cloud State University

M.S., United States Sports Academy

David P. Ivey

Transfer Coordinator, Psychology & Sociology Instructor

A.A., Marion Military Institute

B.S., Judson College

M.S., University of West Alabama

Michelle R. Ivey

Director of Athletics/Sports Information

B.S., Eckerd College

M.S.S., United States Sports Academy

Ed.D., Lacrosse University

Camie Jones

Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., Auburn University

M.E.D., Troy University

LCDR C. Curtis Meisenheimer, USN (Ret.)

Instructor, Physics

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

M.S., Naval Postgraduate School

Frankie Oglesby

Instructor, College Reading

B.S., Southern Arkansas University

M.S., Henderson State University

Ed.D., University of Arkansas

CDR J. W. Sam Stevenson, USN (Ret)

Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., Northern Arizona University

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Deborra L. Street

Instructor, Band, Chorus, and Theater

B.M.E., Troy State University

M.S., Troy State University

Ed.S., Troy State University

Buffy Taylor

Instructor, Art

B.A., Auburn University

M.F.A., University of Alabama

David Tipmore

Department Chair, English and Foreign Language

Instructor, English

B.A., University of Michigan

M.A., Florida International University

Marcus Thomas

Basketball Coach, Physical Education Instructor

B.S., Belhaven College

M.S., Jackson State University

1LT J. Brant Thomason

Instructor, History

B.S., University of Montevallo

M.A., University of Alabama

Charles Wright

Tennis Coach, English Instructor

B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

M.A., Slippery Rock University

Xiaoli Yang

Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., Yunnan Normal University, China

M.S., East China Normal University

Ph.D., University of Alabama

Marion Military Institute

Board of Trustees and Advisors

OFFICERS

Mr. Taylor D. Wilkins, Jr.

Chairman

Bay Minette, Alabama

Mr. H. Dean Mooty, Jr.

Vice Chairman

Montgomery, Alabama

Mr. Joel Hillhouse

Secretary

Birmingham, Alabama

BOARD MEMBERS

Ms. Bobbie K. Beans

Marion, Alabama

Mr. Edward Daniel

Marion, Alabama

Mr. Robert B. Geddie, Jr.

Montgomery, Alabama

Mr. Walter H. Givhan

Destin, Florida

Mr. Corin Harrison

Marion, Alabama

Mr. Elam P. Holley

Birmingham, Alabama

Mr. Charles Holmes

Marion, Alabama

Mr. O. Shivers McCollum, Jr.

Highland, Maryland

Mr. Sherwood C. Middlebrooks III

Magnolia Springs, Alabama

RADM Paul M. Robinson, USN (Ret)

Fairhope, Alabama

Mr. Preston O. Sanders

Marion, Alabama

Mr. James L. Scruggs, Jr.

Marion, Alabama

Mr. Julian H. Smith

Birmingham, Alabama

Dr. Robert T. Smith

Huntsville, Alabama

Dr. Tommy T. Thomas

Somerville, Massachusetts

The MMI Foundation was organized and incorporated for the purpose of stimulating

voluntary private support from alumni, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and others

for the benefit of Marion Military Institute. The Foundation is governed by a Board of

Trustees. Under provisions of ACT 230-2006 of the Alabama Legislature, they also act as

a Board of Advisors to provide advice and counsel to the President, the Chancellor of the

Department of Post Secondary Education, and the Alabama State Board of Education. The

MMI Foundation serves as the custodian for the Library archives, artifacts, and the MMI

endowment.

The MMI Foundation obtains, retains, and invests donations from private individuals

and other entities to support the mission and priorities of MMI. The Foundation provides

scholarships for cadets and necessary resources to improve and expand educational programs

and facilities to a level not otherwise achievable with institutional funds alone.

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

Col. David Mollahan, USMC (Ret)

President

Mrs. Suzanne McKee

Executive Director

EMERITUS FOUNDATION

BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Neal Acker

Wetumpka, Alabama

Mrs. Melanie Merkle Atha

Birmingham, Alabama

Dr. John B. Blalock

Birmingham, Alabama

Mr. Ernest D. Key, Jr.

Tyrone, Georgia

Mr. Joseph C. McCorquodale, Jr.

Jackson, Alabama

Mr. William A. Pogue

Birmingham, Alabama

Mr. E. R. Richardson, Jr.

Marion, Alabama

marion military institute

1101 Washington Street • Marion, Alabama 36756

(334) 683-2306 • 1-800-MMI-1842 • Fax: (334) 683-2383 • www.marionmilitary.edu

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to Award the Associate of Science Degree

Designated by the Department of the Army as Honor Military School with Distinction

MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE

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We HAil tHe Corps

of mArion

WHo stAnd WitH us todAy

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And loyAl one

Will join us As We prAy

for All of tHose

WHo left tHese doors

in peACeful dAys

or troubled WArs

We HAil tHe Corps

of mArion

WHo stAnd WitH us todAy