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The Cultural Goal of the College is to cultivate an appreciation of the fine arts, an understanding of the world, and adherence to high personal standards.
To achieve this goal, the College’s programs include:
· Fine Arts: Students are encouraged to reflect on Christian Western traditions through art, music, and theater programs on campus.
· Convocation Series: In addition to regular chapel programs, the College sponsors an annual major convocation that features national leaders who speak on themes that impact society.
· Travel Opportunities: The College provides opportunities for both domestic and international travel to help students gain a greater understanding of history and other cultures.
· High Personal Standards: The student handbook includes an “Appearance Policy” that details expectations for dress and grooming, which is described as being part of the cultural pillar and designed to ensure student appearance “reflects the culture and values of the institution.”
The College seeks to create programming and opportunities for students, which develop broad based knowledge and understanding of culture.
The Keeter Center for Character Education
The Keeter Center for Character Education serves as a hub for a variety of programs and initiatives that align with the College of the Ozarks’ mission to develop Christ-like character in its students. The Keeter Center’s programs focus entail community engagement, a nationally recognized speaker series, and classical Christian education at the K-12 level.
Key Programs & Initiatives:
· Community Education: Each semester, the College’s Community Education Program for Lifelong Learners offers a variety of classes at an affordable price, taught by full-time members of the faculty or staff, to the greater Tri-Lakes community.
· Community Convocation Series: This is a well-known annual program that brings prominent public figures to the campus to speak, providing students and the community with opportunities for intellectual and civic engagement.
· School of the Ozarks: The Keeter Center also houses the School of the Ozarks, a classical Christian K-12 school that mirrors the College’s vision of developing well-educated, hardworking, and patriotic citizens, rooted in a Christian worldview.
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