Courses

Observation, study and analysis of meteorological phenomena and processes in the regional settings in which they occur; domestic and study-abroad high impact learning experiences.

This course focuses on the demographics and characteristics of the American college student today. Development theories applicable to the diverse population of students (e.g., race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability) are introduced and examined.

This is the first in a sequence of two courses whereby students manage a real portfolio of securities. The selected students research the prospective investments, generate reports, and make decisions to buy or sell the securities. Administrative responsibilities are assigned and analyst teams are formed. Students accepted into this course must enroll in FIN 426 (Student Managed Investment Fund II) the following term unless otherwise disqualified. Requires Department Chair permission.

This is the second in a sequence of two courses whereby students manage a real portfolio of securities. The selected students research the prospective investments, generate reports, and make decisions to buy or sell the securities. Administrative responsibilities are assigned and analyst teams are formed. Students build on and add depth to skills and knowledge acquired in FIN 425. Requires Department Chair permission.

The course examines the issues involved in the management and investment strategies of an endowment. It focuses on investment analysis, asset allocation, portfolio monitoring, evaluation, and rebalancing. May be repeated one time for credit with different emphasis. Prerequisites: FIN 3318 with a grade of "D" or better and instructor approval.

An experiential course involving the production of written, oral and visual content for the monthly campus newspaper, its companion website, and the campus livestream TV news show. Students will communicate news concerning the campus community over a variety of formats, participate in the promotion of student media products, service advertising clients of the student media and operate as a converged media enterprise.

A senior-level, hands-on course involving the conceptualization, editing, design and production of already-created written, oral and visual content into the final publications and broadcasts of: the campus newspaper (The SpringHillian), its companion website (thespringhillian.com) and the campus livestream television show (Spring Hill Now).

This course focuses on research-based theories of student motivation and self-regulation. It also highlights practical applications of these theories for students in developmental education and postsecondary contexts.

This course focuses on research-based theories of student motivation and self-regulation. It also highlights practical applications of these theories for students in developmental education and postsecondary contexts.

Students explore the development of the whole student with particular interest Psychological, economic, social and physical barriers to student development