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APSU Today
Austin Peay State University, one of the 45 members of the Tennessee Board of Regents System and one of the fastest growing universities in Tennessee, offers high quality undergraduate and graduate programs to a student body of varied ethnicities, ages, and interests. Its urban campus is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, the state’s fifth largest city, just 50 miles from Nashville, the state capitol. Another campus is located at the military installation at Fort Campbell, KY. While the majority of students live in the northwest and middle areas of Tennessee and in southern Kentucky, a number of students attend from throughout the state and the nation. APSU’s vision is to create a collaborative, integrative learning community, instilling in students habits of critical inquiry as they gain knowledge, skills and values for life and work in a global society.
As one of the state’s most diverse public universities, APSU has much to offer through quality programs, convenient locations and excellent technology-supported facilities. To meet the needs of today’s students, APSU offers day, evening and weekend classes on its main campus, as well as the Fort Campbell campus. In addition, online classes have become increasingly popular as students seek more options for scheduling classes. Therefore, both traditional and non-traditional students will find that APSU offers programs that match their interests and class scheduling that suits their lifestyle.
The mission of APSU supports the goal of a quality learning environment that encourages men and women to equip themselves to use their abilities productively and wisely. Leading the efforts of a committed faculty and staff in fulfilling this mission is President Timothy Hall, the ninth president since Austin Peay opened it doors in 1927 as a normal school for preparing teachers. The school is named in honor of Gov. Austin Peay of Clarksville, who was serving his third term of office when the school was established.
Accreditation
Austin Peay State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia, 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and the educational specialist degrees. In addition, the baccalaureate degrees offered in specialized programs of the University are accredited by:
- National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (undergraduate and graduate teacher education)
- National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (undergraduate nursing program also approved by Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Nursing)
- Council on Social Work Education (Social Work)
- National Accrediting Association for Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)
- National Association of Schools of Music (accredited institutional member)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design (Art)
- American Chemical Society (Chemistry)
To the student, accreditation means the degree earned at Austin Peay is fully recognized throughout the nation. Credits earned at Austin Peay State University may be submitted to other accredited institutions of higher learning and will be accepted, if they are appropriate to the designated curriculum.
Institutional Mission
Austin Peay State University is a comprehensive university committed to raising the educational attainment of the citizenry, developing programs and services that address regional needs, and providing collaborative opportunities that connect university expertise with private and public resources. Collectively, these endeavors contribute significantly to the intellectual, economic, social, physical, and cultural development of the region. APSU prepares students to be engaged and productive citizens, while recognizing that society and the marketplace require global awareness and continuous learning. This mission will be accomplished by:
- Offering undergraduate, graduate, and student support programs designed to promote critical thinking, communication skills, creativity, and leadership;
- Expanding access opportunities and services to traditional and nontraditional students, including the use of multiple delivery systems, flexible scheduling, and satellite locations;
- Promoting equal access, diversity, an appreciation of all cultures, and respect for all persons;
- Serving the military community at Fort Campbell through complete academic programs;
- Providing academic services that support student persistence to graduation;
- Fostering a positive campus environment that encourages active participation in university life; and
- Developing programs (credit and noncredit), conducting research, and providing services that contribute significantly to the quality of life, learning, and workforce development needs of the region.
Educational Goals
The foundation for all undergraduate majors at APSU is a comprehensive and coherent general education program that promotes the global perspective and connected learning in the liberal arts tradition. This foundation is reflected in all undergraduate baccalaureate degree programs and reinforced throughout the major. Additional professional preparation is supported by master’s degree programs offered in biology, communication arts, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, English, health and human performance, management, military history, music, nursing, psychology, and reading. A broad range of programs, services, and activities engage students outside the classroom to enrich campus life and enhance student success and personal development.
Faculty, staff, and administrators are committed to providing a challenging and creative collegiate environment that fosters high quality instruction, critical thinking, global and multicultural perspectives, effective communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and teamwork development, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. As students pursue their programs of study, each should develop the following outcomes:
BRAVO Student Learning Outcomes
Basics
Acquire concepts, skills, and knowledge
Apply mathematical, scientific, and creative methods
Communicate through reading, listening, writing, and speaking
Develop technological proficiency
Collaborate to solve problems
Reasoning
Inquire, research, and analyze
Hypothesize, experiment, and interpret
Evaluate quantitatively and critically
Create, synthesize, compose, design, and theorize
Awareness
Understand the physical, natural, and social world
Appreciate diverse cultural and creative perspectives
Recognize your local and global impact
Values
Respect diversity
Act responsibly
Practice civility
Lead ethically
Serve the common good
Outcomes
By engaging in the Basics, Reasoning, Awareness, and Values you will:
Understand yourself and others
Grow personally and professionally
Give more than you take
Achieve
By incorporating a variety of learning techniques and structured programs faculty promote the BRAVO student learning outcomes, traits today’s employers seek; such as creativity and innovation, information literacy, analytical and quantitative reasoning, ethical decision making, and knowledge of global issues in a safe educational environment.
The Felix G. Woodward Library offers a print collection of more than 360,000 volumes and an electronic collection that includes 33,000 full-text periodicals, 55,000 e-books, 6,000 audio-visuals, and 670,000 microforms. Onsite and remote access to numerous Internet and other electronic resources and databases is readily available to students.
The University’s Chairs of Excellence include the Roy Acuff Chair in the Creative Arts, APSU Foundation Chair in Free Enterprise, Harper-Bourne Chair in Business, and Lenora C. Reuther Chair in Nursing.
The Center of Excellence for Field Biology, established in 1986, brings together scholars and students from various biological disciplines to conduct research on biotic inventories; community structure; rare, threatened and endangered species; environmental assessment; and environmental education. The Center provides research assistantships to undergraduate and graduate students that provide them with hands-on experience in various areas of field biology under the mentorship of practicing scholars. For more information visit our website at http://www.apsu.edu/field_biology/.
The Honors Program, which is under the supervision of the College of Arts and Letters, provides individualized studies designed to challenge students and provides opportunities for creative exploration and intellectual development.
Art Galleries—All Art Galleries on campus are open to the pubic with no admission charge. For more information on any of the Art Galleries, contact the Art Department at (931) 221-7333.
The Trahern Gallery is located in the Margaret Fort Trahern Art and Drama complex. Each year (August-May) the gallery hosts regional, national, and international exhibits, as well as the Annual Student Art Exhibition. Gallery hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday through Friday; 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Saturday; and 1:00-4:00 pm, Sunday (closed on holidays).
Gallery 108 is located on the ground floor of the Trahern Building. Each semester this gallery hosts the senior exhibits, featuring works by graduating art majors. Hours vary with each exhibit.
The Mabel Larson Fine Arts Gallery is located on the first floor of Harned Hall. Opened officially in 1994, this gallery features selections from APSU permanent art collection. Gallery hours: 8:00 am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts
College of Arts and Letters
Location: Music/Mass Communication
Building, Room 165
Phone: (931) 221-7876
Website: www.apsu.edu/creativearts/
The Center for the Creative Arts offers students unique experiences in music, theatre, dance, creative writing, and visual art— experiences that challenge the imagination and spur artistic creativity; experiences that last a lifetime.
Established in 1985 as a Center of Excellence, the Center for the Creative Arts is the only program of its kind in the state, offering students rare opportunities to work with nationally acclaimed faculty and guest artists in the preparation and study of the arts in a one-on-one environment.
The Center’s primary goal is to sponsor quality arts programs emphasizing collaboration between recognized artists and university students, resulting in the highest possible standards of artistic achievement. The Center annually produces more than 100 quality arts activities by faculty, regional, national, and internationally acclaimed guest artists.
The Center for the Creative Arts is symbolic of the University’s commitment to the enrichment of life, which can be realized only through an understanding and appreciation of the arts.
The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts coordinates with the departments of Art, Languages and Literature, Music, and Theatre/Dance to sponsor a wide variety of activities and study programs to promote APSU’s mission. The Center supports new works and other works of artistic value in the form of musical productions, recitals, concerts, theatre performances, literary readings, and visual arts exhibitions. Curricular activities sponsored by the Center include classes, lectures, workshops, seminars, master classes, public school outreach, and symposia focusing on the various arts disciplines and interdisciplinary nature of the arts for undergraduates, graduate students, and members of the community. The Center sponsors the Roy Acuff Chair of Excellence which brings regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized authors, musicians, artists, actors, and teachers to campus to work with students and the community in a dynamic atmosphere of unrestricted experimentation. The Center funds undergraduate scholarships and graduate assistantships for students in the creative arts.
The Division of Student Affairs
Austin Peay State University believes the collegiate experience of students is enhanced through involvement in educationally purposeful programs and activities outside the classroom environment. The vision of the Division of Student Affairs is to be responsive, innovative, supportive, and empowering. Specifically, the mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to provide programs and services for students that facilitate opportunities for leadership and personal development, promote health and wellness, build a sense of community and loyalty to the institution, provide appreciation for diversity, and support their educational goals.
The Division of Student Affairs is represented in its mission by the following departments: Office of Student Affairs; Boyd Health Services; Child Learning Center; Student Counseling Services; Dean of Students Office, Disability Services; Fraternity and Sorority Affairs; Housing, Residence Life, and Dining Services; University Recreation; Student Life and Leadership; Student Publications; African American Cultural Center; Hispanic Cultural Center and Military Student Center. Each of these departments incorporates human and student development philosophies in their programs and services.
Distance Education
APSU’s commitment to public service is reflected in its continuing education and distance education programs. Serving traditional and non-traditional, on-campus and commuters, local and distance students, online degree programs enable many students to meet their educational goals with a quality experience.
As authorized by the Tennessee Board of Regents, the University offers eight undergraduate degrees:
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (B.P.S.)
Seven undergraduate degrees may be completed online:
Associate of Science in Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Political Science or Legal Studies Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Concentration
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Communication Arts, Information Specialist
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems, Information Systems Concentration
Bachelor of Professional Studies
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Requirements for the majors and concentrations that lead to these degrees may be found in the College, Schools, and Departmental Sections in this Bulletin. Requirements for graduate degrees at the master’s level and the Education Specialist degree are described in the Graduate Bulletin.
Austin Peay State University looks forward to a proud future as a university that values excellence and promotes integrity as it continues to be a significant presence in higher education in Tennessee.
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