ACADEMIC CATALOG
2017-2018
1000 North Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
Telephone: 757.401.6125
Fax: 757.496.6697
www.wavecollege.com
table of contents
table of contents 2
Accreditation/ENDORSEMENTS 4
INTRODUCTION 5
message FROM THE PRESIDENT 5
ADMINISTRATION 5
Board of directors 6
WAVE LEADERSHIP COLLEGE STORY 7
LOCATION and FACILITIES 8
MISSION STATEMENT 8
pHILOSOPHY OF education 8
wLC DISTINCTIVES 9
STATEMENT OF FAITH 9
Institutional goals 10
Alumni and Graduation Statistics 11
DISCLAIMER POLICY 11
Admissions and enrollment 12
ADMISSIONS POLICY 12
TRANSFER OF CREDITS 13
POLICY FOR READMISSION 14
REGISTRATION 14
ORIENTATION 14
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS 15
COURSE LOAD 15
NONDISCRIMINATion POLICY 16
Resources 16
Library 16
professional and academic development (pad) office 16
Computer and internet use 17
leap (leadership experience and practicum) 17
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 19
ATTENDANCE 19
Classroom behavior/policy on electronic devices 19
course registration changes 19
WITHDRAWAL from College 1920
ACADEMIC STANDING 20
Incompletes 21
Repeating Courses 21
Time limit policy 21
satisfactory academic progress (sap) 21
Academic Honesty 22
Dean’s List 22
GRADUATION 22
Requirements 22
Graduation Activities 23
Transcripts 23
Course assessment & grading 24
Holidays Observed 24
Academic Calendar 24
Hours of Operation 25
FINANCES 27
Tuition 27
fees 27
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES 28
WLC COLLECTION POLICY 28
REFUND policy 28
HOUSING 29
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Associate’s degree in ministry 30
program objectives 30
Semester Credit System 30
curriculum overview for Associate’s degree in Christian Ministry: 62 Credits 30
Course Sequence for full-time students 32
Part-time Program 32
Course Descriptions 3433
FACULTY 4039
Accreditation/ENDORSEMENTS
In November 2010, Wave College, Inc. was established as a separate corporation to comply with ABHE standards. On November 22, 2010, WLC was granted IRS 501(c)3 status as an in-state non-profit college in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In 2000, then LLTC received religious exemption from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV).
LLTC was renamed Wave Leadership College (WLC) in 2004 to reflect the broader vision of Steve Kelly, Senior Pastor of Wave Church and President of the college. He envisioned a program that offered an initial two-year associate-degree program that would eventually grow into a four-year college. Name change recognition was granted by SCHEV in 2005.
WLC was granted candidate status in February 2014, at the Associate of Ministry level by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd. Suite 130, Orlando, Florida, 32822 Ph. (407) 207-0808 www.abhe.org. All inquiries may be directed to the ABHE through any one of the above modes of communication.
Candidate status is a pre-accreditation status granted to those institutions that show promise of achieving accreditation within four years.
Wave Leadership College is a religious institution exempt from state regulation and oversight in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
INTRODUCTION
message FROM THE PRESIDENT
Wave Leadership College was founded with a vision to combine the best of practical ministry training with accredited academic excellence. I believe that future Christian leaders are truly equipped for God’s call when they understand the reality of ministry life and comprehend the truth of God’s Word. In the world today, there are many great Christian colleges and there are many great churches. Wave Leadership College’s partnership with Wave Church brings the best of both life-giving environments together. Wave Leadership College is located on the main campus of Wave Church, a growing congregation of many thousands, which is influencing the world for Christ one day, one year, and one life at a time. Wave Church exists to be relevant and intentional in its mission to reach the lost and show the love of Jesus to our community and to our world.
To attend Wave Leadership College is to not only receive a life-changing education; it is to learn how to serve, to connect, and to catch the life, spirit, culture, and momentum of Wave Church. My desire is for every student to take the life and spirit of Wave Church as they return home and make meaningful contributions to their local churches, and as they go forward to plant churches and lead ministries around the world. If your heart is open and your mind is sharpened, you can’t help but catch a part of its passion and destiny. Come be a part of what God is doing at Wave Leadership College and Wave Church!
President Steve Kelly
ADMINISTRATION
Steve Kelly, President
Advanced Diploma of Ministry, Hillsong International Leadership College 2005
School of the Bible Diploma, Penrith Christian School of Fellowship 1983
Ordination Assembly of God Australia 1992
25 years full-time ministry experience
Derek Holser, Esq., Executive Vice President
B.S. Clearwater Christian College, 1997
M. Ed., Regent University, 2005
J.D., Regent University, 2005
Sarah L. Hummel, Academic Dean
B.S., Bluefield College, 2010
M.A., Regent University, 2016
Sasha Matthews, Librarian
B.S., Old Dominion University, 2001
M.L.S., Wayne State University, 2004
M.P.A., Old Dominion University, 2015
Jacquelyn Evans, Associate Dean/Registrar
B.S. Virginia Tech, 2006
M. Div., Regent University, 2015
James E. Knarr, Jr., Dean of Students/LEAP Director/Financial Aid Administrator
M.Th., Kaleo Institute at Brewer Christian College and Graduate School, 2011
D.W.S., (Candidate) The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies
Ordination Independent Assemblies of God International
Jimada Robinson, Professional and Academic Development Director and International Liaison
B. A., Purdue University, 2009
M.Ed., Regent University, 2016
Jessica Hulett, Executive Assistant
B.S., Old Dominion University, 2012
Sean Bailey, Financial Aid Office Administrative Assistant and Information Technology Support
A.M., Wave Leadership College, 2016
Alyssa Wise, WLC Creative Liaison
A.M., Wave Leadership College, 2016
Rebecca Kelly, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist
A.M., Wave Leadership College, 2016
Robert Blair, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist
A.M., Wave Leadership College, 2016
Kyernan Poe, Administrative Assistant
A.M. (In Progress), Wave Leadership College, 2018
Board of directors
Steve Kelly President
Mark Edwards Chairman
Mark Hopkins Treasurer
Bob Slowik Secretary
Gaye Techanchuk Director
Bert Wemberly Director
Jeff Tourault Director
Kevin Green Director
WAVE LEADERSHIP COLLEGE STORY
In 1999, Pastors Steve and Sharon Kelly arrived in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to pastor what was then Virginia Beach Christian Life Center. Before coming to the United States, Pastor Steve served as the Senior Associate Pastor at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He also served as the Director of Hillsong Bible College. His experience directing Hillsong Bible Church equipped him with a vision for a college that would provide theological education, practical ministry experience, and personal leadership training. These three elements became and remain the foundation for Wave Leadership College (WLC).
WLC began as Life Leadership Training Center (LLTC), and was led by Pastor Tom Harmon. He guided LLTC to a level of academic achievement that was recognized by both Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship and International Christian Accrediting Association. In 2004, LLTC was renamed Wave Leadership College in order to reflect the broader vision of President Kelly. In 2005, Jason DeVerna was appointed Director of Wave Leadership College. Under his direction WLC became an Accredited Member of the Association of Independent Christian Colleges and Seminaries in 2007.
As WLC has grown in size and influence the board of directors saw the need to seek accreditation through an accrediting body that was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In February 2010 the Association for Biblical High Education granted applicant status to WLC and on November 22, 2010 Wave Leadership College, Inc. was established as a separate 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
From 2010 to 2013, Wave Leadership College followed the procedures established by the ABHE, which included rigorous program evaluation, improved faculty credentials, construction of an on-site library, and additional elements necessary for the next step in the journey to accreditation.
In August 2013, Derek Holser, Esq., a long-time professor and board member of WLC, accepted the position of Executive Vice President. In addition, Stephanie Iaquinto, J.D., Ph.D. became the Academic Dean. During the Fall of 2013, they led the final phase of preparation for Candidate status approval by the ABHE, which was granted in February 2014. Candidate status is a form of provisional accreditation. It is awarded only to those colleges whom the ABHE believes will be able to qualify for Accredited status within 4 years. Candidate status is significant because it allows for dramatically increased transferability of credits, Federal financial aid, and international students.
In 2016, WLC opened new classrooms and office space. The classrooms contain the latest technology for instructors to present course information. WLC also made one classroom into a computer lab with the best equipment for students to gain relevant media experience and techniques.
WLC has indeed come a long way but it has further to go. President Steve Kelly, the Board of Directors, the Administration, and the Faculty and Staff are dedicated to maintaining the balance of practical ministry training, academic excellence and leadership development that are now the hallmarks of a WLC education. As we look to the future, we envision improved facilities, increased opportunities for graduates, and an expanded presence in the realm of training future leaders. All of our decisions remain purposeful and determined to achieve our end in mind, which is to produce Christian leaders who will build the local church and transform their communities for the glory of God.
LOCATION and FACILITIES
With its main campus located just two miles from the oceanfront resort area, Wave Leadership College is blessed to call Virginia Beach home. Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia, with nearly half a million residents. Every year, over three million visitors come to enjoy our beautiful beaches, incredible history and comfortable climate. Virginia Beach has a beautiful three-mile long boardwalk at the resort area, and the waterways are filled with fun-loving people kayaking, canoeing, and even parasailing.
In addition to the great water sports, Virginia Beach enjoys close proximity to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown, the region known as “the Birthplace of America.” For thrill-seekers who need a little more excitement, the Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion amusement parks are not far away. It’s no wonder Virginia Beach is annually ranked among the best places to live in America, and why 24/7 Wall Street recently named Virginia Beach “the Best Run City in the USA.”
WLC is part of the main Wave Church complex located on 52 acres of land in the northeastern corner of Virginia Beach. The college campus is housed in the Wave Convention Center, a 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility that includes an auditorium, library, café, bookstore, an office complex, and student classrooms.
The library serves as a focal point for information access and intellectual exchange on the Wave Leadership College campus. Located just steps from the Wave Coffee Shop, the library offers access to thousands of volumes of research and subject specific material, and electronic access to thousands more through on-site internet access.
WLC is committed to excellence in every endeavor. Our students experience first-class instruction in a world-class facility. We are continually adding new equipment and updating our technological capacity so that every student has the benefit of a modern learning environment.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Wave Leadership College, as an experience-rich, academically-adept institution of Biblical higher education, is to equip Christian leaders to build the local church and transform their communities for the glory of God.
pHILOSOPHY OF education
Wave Leadership College has a unique relationship with Wave Church that maximizes the opportunity for each student to be enriched by practical experience while receiving rigorous academic training. WLC and Wave Church work together to equip each student with this powerful two-fold approach to ministry and education. It is the desire of Wave Leadership College for each student to experience both the spirit of Wave Church and the theological training of WLC’s highly qualified and experienced faculty.
Wave Leadership College intends for students to leave the school with spiritual maturity, a passion for the local church and with excellent academic training. Wave Leadership College and Wave Church, a local church of global influence, are able to provide theological training as well as the practical leadership and ministry tools necessary to equip students for a life of ministry excellence.
Wave Leadership College intends to accomplish its mission through a rigorous academic program, mentoring and instruction by qualified professors, and the partnership of an influential local church. All students are required to complete core courses in general education, biblical studies and professional studies in order to provide well-rounded training that culminates in the awarding of the Associate of Arts in Ministry Degree. This structure allows students to achieve broad academic and practical outcomes that are important in every aspect of ministry and leadership.
wLC DISTINCTIVES
Wave Leadership College is a thriving community of learning and discovery, and is distinguished by a number of characteristics:
· Practical ministry training and academic excellence.
· An affordable quality education.
· Direct, personal access to faculty as well as local church pastors and leaders who are actively ministering.
· Location in a vibrant beachfront community.
· Foundational training for becoming a significant leader, regardless of vocation.
· Regular influence from visiting premier international church leaders and pastors.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
1. We believe the Holy Bible is the only inspired, infallible, and authoritative source of Christian faith and practice. The Bible is the supreme revelation from God, superior to conscience and reason, though not contrary to reason. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
2. We believe that there is one God, eternally present in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, John 1:1-4)
3. We believe that man was created in the image of God, but as a result of sin is lost and powerless to save himself. (Genesis 1:26; 2:16-17; Romans 6:23)
4. We believe that the only hope for man is to believe on Jesus Christ, the virgin born Son of God, fully God, fully man. Through faith in Christ's life, death, and resurrection, mankind is redeemed. (Romans 10:9-10l, 13; John 3:16; Ephesians 2:1-10)
5. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells all believers, and through the baptism of the Holy Spirit believers are empowered for Christian service, and gifted for this service. An evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance. The Holy Spirit also enables believers to live a Christ-like life exhibiting Godly character. (Luke 11:13; Acts 1:8, 2:1-4, 8:17, 10:44-46, 19:6; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12)