Southeastern University of the Assemblies of God

Infobox University
name = Southeastern University


motto="Gathered in the Spirit. Equipping for every good work"
type=Private
established=1935
endowment = $3.7 million
president=Dr. Mark Rutland
city=Lakeland
state=Florida
country=USA
undergrad=2,901
faculty= 150
campus=68 acres
nickname=Fire
mascot=Fuego the Fire Dog
colors=Black and Red
website= [http://www.seuniversity.edu www.seuniversity.edu]

Southeastern University is a private, Christian, undergraduate and graduate institution of higher education located in Lakeland, Florida in the USA. It was established in 1935 as a Bible college, and became a liberal arts college in 1970. The University has formerly been known as South-Eastern Bible Institute (1935-1956), South-Eastern Bible College (1956-1977), and Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God (1977-2005). It is still affiliated with the Assemblies of God, a Protestant, Pentecostal denomination. [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/about/profile.php Southeastern University | University Profile ] ]

Official enrollment for the 2006-07 academic year was 2,911 students representing 43 states and more than 20 foreign countries. More than 20 percent of the students are ethnic minorities. Students come from varied academic backgrounds. Before enrolling at Southeastern, students have attended public, private and Christian schools; others have been homeschooled. They come from a variety of denominations, though approximately 40% are from an Assemblies of God background. The top states represented are Florida, Ohio, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Washington, Delaware, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. . [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/about/profile.php Southeastern University | University Profile ] ]

Southeastern offers 45 programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, including an MBA. Southeastern's most popular degree is the M.R.S. in Pastoral Ministries. All students are required to complete 54 hours of general education course work in addition to their major. The school is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/about/profile.php Southeastern University | University Profile ] ]

The president of Southeastern is Mark Rutland, Ph.D., a highly sought-after speaker and author who also hosts a daily syndicated Christian radio program called Herald of Joy. [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/about/rutland.php Southeastern University | University President Dr. Mark Rutland ] ]

During the tenure of Dr. Rutland several new buildings have been built and the enrollment has increased substantially. Numerous majors have been added to the curriculum. Southeastern University is expected to offer doctoral degrees in various subject areas over the next 5-10 years.

University Administration

Dr. Mark Rutland- President [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/about/admin.php Southeastern University | University Administration ] ]
Mr. John Kautz III - Vice President for Finance & Administration [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/about/admin.php Southeastern University | University Administration ] ]
Dr. Lyle Bowlin - Vice President for Academic Affairs [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/about/admin.php Southeastern University | University Administration ] ]
Dr. Robert Crosby - Vice President for Student Development [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/about/admin.php Southeastern University | University Administration ] ]
Dr. James L. Davis - Vice President for Development [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/about/admin.php Southeastern University | University Administration ] ]

Colleges and Programs

Southeastern University consists of 80 colleges, as well as the Division of Continuing and Adult Education. Each offers a variety of degree programs. [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/academics/ Southeastern University | Academic Programs & Majors ] ]

College of Arts and Sciences

"Dean: Gordon D. Miller, Ed. D."

Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences

"Department Chair: Larry E. Hazelbaker, Ph.D."

B.A. in History
B.A. in Psychology
B.S. in Psychology
Bachelor of Social Work
M.S. in Professional Counseling
M.S. in School Counseling

Department of Communication

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

B.A. in Broadcast
B.S. in Broadcast
B.A. in Communication
B.S. in Communication
B.A. in Film Studies
B.S. in Film Studies
B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations
B.S. in Journalism and Public Relations
B.A. in Theatre
B.S. in Theatre

Department of English and Foreign Languages

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

B.A. in English
B.S. in English and Intercultural Studies

Department of Music

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

B.A. in Music
B.S. in Church Music
B.S. in Music Education Bachelor of Music Performance (Emphasis in Voice, Piano or Instrumental)

Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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

B.A. in Mathematics
B.S. in General Biology
B.S. in Biology/Pre-Med

College of Business and Legal Studies

"Dean: R. Joseph Childs, D.B.A"

B.A. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Accounting
B.S. in Finance
B.S. in International Business
B.S. in Leadership
B.S. in Management
B.S. in Management Information Systems
B.S. in Marketing
B.S. in Sports and Recreation Management
Master of Business Administration

College of Education

"Dean: Samuel Bennett, Ed. D."

B.S. in Elementary Education (K-6)
B.S. in Middle Grades English (5-9)
B.S. in Middle Grades General Science (5-9)
B.S. in Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9)
B.S. in Middle Grades Social Science (5-9)
B.S. in Secondary Biology (6-12)
B.S. in Secondary English (6-12)
B.S. in Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
B.S. in Secondary Social Science (6-12)
B.S. in Music Education (K-12)
M.Ed. in Elementary Education (K-6)
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

College of Christian Ministries and Religion

" Dean: Robert Houlihan, D.Min.

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S. in Church Ministries
B.S. in Practical Theology
M.A. in Ministerial Leadership
M.R.S. in Pastoral Ministries

Division of Continuing and Adult Education

"Director: Thomas Malcolm, M.B.A."

A.A. in Church Leadership
A.A. in Early Childhood Education
A.A. in Human Services
A.A. in Professional Leadership
B.S. in Business and Professional Leadership
B.S. in Church Leadership
B.S. in Human Services

*All of the degrees within the Division of Continuing and Adult Education are offered online.

Resident Life

Aventura Hall (Spanish for Adventure) - Female housing 2 and 4 bed room suites.
Bauer Hall - Communal male housing.
Bethany Hall - Communal female housing.
Destino Hall (Spanish for Destiny) - Male housing 2 and 4 bed room suites.
Esperanza Hall (Spanish for Hope) - Female housing 2 and 4 bed room suites.
Mira Lago (Spanish for 'Look at the Lake') - Studio apartment style living with full kitchens for males.
South Pointe - Female housing featuring 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that house 4 and 5 students respectively.
Valencia - Male/Female housing featuring 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that house 4 and 5 students respectively.

Leadership Forum

Forum 2007

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

The 2007 Forum featured many prominent leaders and took place March 15-17, 2007.

Forum 2007 Presenters were:
Tommy Barnett

Ken Blanchard
Tony Dungy
Tony Evans

Craig Groeschel

Bill Hybels

Laurie Beth Jones

John Maxwell

Erwin McManus

Mark Rutland
Ed Young Jr

The event brought over 800 visitors to the Lakeland, Florida campus.

Forum 2008

2008's Forum will be held March 5th through the 7th, 2008 once again on the Lakeland, Florida campus of Southeastern University.

This years presenters are just as diverse as last years and include:

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush
Fred Shirley
Tommy Barnett
Ken Blanchard
Marcus Buckingham
Wayne Cordeiro
Craig Groeschel
Patrick Lencioni
Erwin McManus
Andy Stanley
Kay Warren
Mark Rutland

Athletics

Athletic Director: Duane Aagaard [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/athletics/director/index.html SEU Fire Athletics | Athletic Director ] ]

Nickname: The Fire

Mascot: Fuego the Fire Dog

Division: NCCAA Division II, NAIA Division I

Mission: "To develop Southeastern athletes holistically: physically, academically, and spiritually. As a department, we strive to foster character, servant leadership, and the development of life skills while providing a professional environment in Christian athletics." [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/athletics/mission/index.html SEU Fire Athletics | Mission Statement ] ]

Teams: Cheerleading, Men's Basketball, Men's Baseball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball.

Coaching Staff: [ [http://www.seuniversity.edu/athletics/directory/index.html SEU Fire Athletics | Staff Directory ] ] Deborah Beck - Head Cheerleading Coach, Jason Beck - Head Baseball Coach, Terry Thomas - Head Volleyball Coach, John Dunlap - Head Men's Basketball Coach, Evan Gibson - Sports Information Director & Head Men's Golf Coach, Ed Plastow - Head Women's Basketball Coach, Stacey Russo - Athletic Trainer, Drew Stacey - Head Men's Soccer Coach, Dominic Stross - Head Women's Soccer Coach , Elizabeth Middleton - Head Women's Tennis Coach.

Southeastern Athletic teams have brought home national championships in every sport except Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, and Women's Volleyball.

National Championships (NCCAA):

Men's Golf Division I: 2007Men's Golf Division II: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Men's Baseball Division II: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Men's Basketball Division II: 2005

Men's Soccer Division II: 2006

ee also

*Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida

References

External links

* [http://colleges.ag.org Assemblies of God Colleges and Universities]
* [http://www.seuniversity.edu Southeastern University - Official Web Site]