Orientation Details

2009 Orientation Schedule + New Student Information + Student Life
This page provides details for many of the events and activities that are included in New Student Orientation, August 22-29, 2009.  See the complete schedule by clicking here.
 

 
Bryan’s Philosophy: Why We Do What We Do

Many students and even visitors have observed that Bryan College has an unusually strong community atmosphere. So what? Why is that important? How does that happen? In this session we will consider how and why the co-curricular requirements at Bryan contribute to a richer educational experience. Required of all new students. Back to schedule...


PCI (Practical Christian Involvement) Presentation

Learn how you can get involved and use your talents and skills to show God's love to meet other people's needs. Some students choose to participate in PCI programs that impact the lives of children and adults in our local community during the school year, others use their spring breaks to minister to people in other states or countries, and still others do both!  Read the descriptions of more than a dozen PCI ministry opportunities.  Back to schedule...

 
ACT Exam

This testing is only for those that were notified to take the ACT.
  • Make $30 check payable to Bryan College or bring exact change for exam.
  • Bring Photo ID (driver’s license or BC ID) and calculator.
  • Students will not be allowed to take the test if they do not bring both their payment and ID.  Back to schedule...

 
Academic Support Center Orientation

This orientation will highlight the various areas of academic support across the Bryan community. Whether sponsoring a "Coffee, Cookies, and Composition" workshop, providing one-to-one tutoring for microbiology or offering assistance to student-athletes, the ASC provides the tools and support every Bryan student needs for a successful academic career. Back to schedule...

 
Music Auditions

These auditions are for the purpose of determining membership and scheduling in this year’s music groups, for piano skills placement and for music lesson scheduling. If you are interested in one of the official music department music ensembles (Chorale, Women’s Chorus, Chamber Singers, Brass/Woodwind/String Ensemble) you must audition at the specified times. Results will be posted Monday evening and you can adjust your schedule on Tuesday as needed. Classes begin Wednesday, so anyone wishing to be in a music performance group must audition as per the schedule (this does NOT include Worship Teams that assist in chapel—those auditions will be later and do not carry college credit). It is not necessary to prepare anything for auditions. Music lockers are available for your musical instruments and should be secured during audition times.

Anyone seeking to take music lessons must begin the process in Rudd 112 to receive the proper forms.  Back to schedule...

 
Breakout Sessions

  1. The Prime-Time Profs
Students will be able to hear a group of select Bryan academicians give their impression of the academic atmosphere at the College. Come participate as the professors discuss what is different about a Bryan education compared to that at other institutions of higher learning, and listen as they describe what is expected of students academically here. Students will also hear what attracted the Profs to Bryan and what it is that keeps them here. There will be opportunities for interaction between students and the professors during this session. This session will be held in Mercer 242.

  1. Athletics, Academics, and Atmosphere
A must-attend session for intercollegiate athletes who are new to Bryan. Members of the Bryan Athletic Committee will be presenting an overview of how athletics fits into the overall life and philosophy at Bryan. There will also be some discussions of some of the practical realities of being an athlete at a small college. In addition the presenters will offer practical suggestions on dealing with classes and schedules, getting involved with people other than teammates, and discuss the Christ-centered atmosphere of the campus. There will be some time set aside for Q & A. This session will be held in Mercer 241.

  1. SGA: Activities and Opportunities
Want to know what’s happening at Bryan? Do you want to know how to get involved in making a positive impact on campus? What leadership opportunities are there at Bryan? Is there anything to do around here outside of classes? These are some of the questions that will be answered at this breakout session. Members of the Bryan College Student Government Association will lead this time of helping new students get a hint of some of the things that resonate with the student body at Bryan. This session will be held in Mercer 239.

  1. Library
Studies indicate that not every college student readily finds the information resources he or she needs to be successful. We want to ensure that you’re one of the ones who do! On your path to becoming a proficient information consumer and creator, we’re here to serve you in locating, understanding, and learning to use library resources, including Web materials, even more effectively than you do now.

During the library’s orientation session, you’ll have an opportunity to tour the library, get a brief introduction to our library’s online resources, or just hang out in the Spoede Lounge with the library staff and with other new students. Both morning sessions begin on the first floor of the library and include door prizes and refreshments. We look forward to meeting you!  Click here to visit the library on the web.  Back to schedule...

 
Financial Services Meeting

This session is required of all new freshmen and transfer students and will provide an orientation to financial aid. There are things that you must do each year in order to remain eligible for financial aid, and it is important to know what they are so you can be prepared. We will cover what aid is renewable, what you must do to remain eligible, and conduct a basic group entrance interview. Back to schedule...

 
Hilltop Players Auditions: Fall Play

Auditions for the Hilltop Players will include improvisations and readings from Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Scripts are available for perusal and may be secured from Mr. Belisle’s office in Rudd 106.

An outstanding season is planned, and we encourage anyone who is interested in this excellent opportunity to develop your acting and backstage skills to come out for auditions.  Back to schedule...

 
Prime Time with the President

This time is set aside during Orientation Week for the incoming new students to hear directly from the President. Dr. Livesay will share principles of success that will help new students make the most of their time at Bryan. Back to schedule...

 
Bryan’s Heritage: Why We Are Here

The Scopes Trial!  Brought about as a publicity stunt to bring attention to Dayton, this became one of the most important court cases of the twentieth century. And it directly led to the founding of Bryan College.

This session will explore why Bryan College came into existence. Students will learn some of the heritage of this institution and why it still has an important role in the nation today. Led by a Bryan faculty member who has been a cast member of the Scopes trial play, students will gain a vivid imagery of the heritage of the college where they have chosen to study.  Back to schedule...

 
Advisee Group Meetings

All incoming new students (both transfer and freshmen) will meet with their respective academic departments in order to get an overview of what is expected of a major in that particular department, have an opportunity to interact with faculty in the department, meet other new students planning on the same major, and have the opportunity to ask general questions.

General information will also be provided with regard to developing your class schedule, making changes to your class schedule, and contacting your academic advisor. If you need to speak with your advisor individually, you will be able to set up an appointment with him/her at this time.

The location for your meeting will be included in your matriculation packet. Meeting locations will also be posted in various locations. It is important to attend the correct academic meeting. If the major that is listed in your matriculation packet is incorrect please contact the Registrar's Office as soon as possible (registrar@bryan.edu, 423.775.7236, or Mercer 202).  Back to schedule...

 
Advisors' Open Offices

Following the group meeting, you will have the opportunity to meet individually with your academic advisor if you need to discuss specific issues or need to make changes to your fall class schedule. You will need to attend the prior Advisee Group Meeting in order to sign up for an appointment time. These meetings will be held in individual faculty offices.  Back to schedule...

 
Convocation

Convocation is a special service conducted on the evening before the first day of classes each fall. Faculty members attend in full academic regalia, and the campus community celebrates the official beginning of the 2009-2010 academic year. New and returning students will be welcomed to campus, Presidential Scholars will be recognized, and our guest speaker will be Dr. J. Daryl Charles.

Dr. Charles has been a nationally sought after speaker for the past 20 years. He has spoken on topics ranging from “The Idea of Christian Liberal Arts Education” to “Early Christian Attitudes toward War and Peace” and “Blame It on Biology: Second Thoughts on Biogenetics, Self-Determination and Moral Accountability.” Samplings of his varied publications include Between Pacifism and Jihad: Just War and Christian Tradition (InterVarsity Press, 2005), Literary Strategy in the Epistle of Jude (Associated University Presses/University of Scranton Press, 1993), and The Unformed Conscience of Evangelicalism: Recovering the Church’s Moral Vision (InterVarsity Press, 2002).

Before joining the faculty at Bryan, Dr. Charles was Associate Professor of Christian Studies and Senior Fellow, Center for Politics and Religion at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. In 2007-08, he was the William E. Simon Visiting Fellow in Religion & Public Life, James Madison Program, Department of Politics at Princeton University.

Dr. Charles’ educational degrees include a B.S. in Health Education from West Chester State University, a Certificate in Germanistik from the University of Siegen (Germany), an M.A. in Religious Studies from Southern California College, and his Ph.D in Hermeneutics, with concentrations in biblical literature & theology, philosophical hermeneutics from Westminster Theological Seminary. Back to schedule...

 
Spiritual Life Conference

SLC is a corporate worship time designed to help us reflect on the goodness of God and His work and movement in our lives. The morning and evening sessions (11 a.m. & 7:15 p.m.) are a part of the regular chapel program for the semester.

Joining us for the Spiritual Life Conference this year is Dr. Gary Stratton, executive director of Act One Film School in Hollywood, CA. Act One exists to create a community of Christian professionals for the entertainment industry who are committed to excellence, artistry, and personal holiness, so that through their lives and work they may be witnesses of Christ to their fellow artists and to the global culture. Dr. Stratton will explore with us the relationship between our faith, our culture, and the arts. For more information on Act One, click here.   Back to schedule...

 
All-College Picnic Held at Fort Bluff Camp, Dayton, TN

Activities will include field games, frisbee, 200-foot waterslide, picnic lunch, swimming (the blob & the iceberg), putt-putt golfing, hiking, fishing, and canoeing.

NOTE:  In accordance to the policies of our host, Ft. Bluff Camp, we will observe the following standards at the All-College Picnic: 
  • Swimsuits for men: boxer style trunks
  • Swimsuits for women: modest one-piece suits
  • T-shirts must be worn over swimsuits


2008 Highlights Video

Directions:
  1. Follow Bryan Drive to Hwy 30.
  2. Turn right on to Hwy 30. Travel 0.4 mi.
  3. Turn right on Market St./Hwy 30. Travel 0.2 mi.
  4. Turn left at Dayton Mountain Hwy/Hwy 30. Travel 4.8 mi. to the top of the mountain.
  5. Turn left at Ogden Road (443W).
  6. Drive one mile to the Fort Bluff Camp entrance on the left, and you will be directed where to park.

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