Communiqué—april 2006
News and Information for the AGTS Community

AGTS Graduation Events

• Doctor of Ministry Symposium
• Friday, May 5, 12:30-2:15 p.m. in the Chapel
• Alumni & Friends Brunch
• Saturday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall
• RSVP deadline:   May 1—Call   Veronica at 268-1012

Commencement

• Saturday, May 6, 2:30 p.m. at Central Assembly
• Reception immediately following.

Where in the World is Dr. Klaus?

• April 6-7—King-Seymour Leadership Forum, Chicago, Illinois
• April 17-19—Southern California District Council
• April 21—Preaching at Southwestern Assembly of God University, Waxahachie, Texas
• April 28—Yale University, New Haven Connecticut

Final Exams

• Monday, April 24–Friday, April 28

Partnership Program

• Are you a full-time M.Div. Student?
• Do you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher?
• Do you possess a high aptitude for ministry, strong leadership skills and have a strong ministry network in place?
• If this is you, stop by the Development Office for more information on the new Partnership Program.  
• Those selected for the program:
• Receive a 60% tuition scholarship
• Participate in specialized training in effective stewardship principles
• Attend leadership summits with leading pastors and key business persons.
• Program is limited to 15 students.  
• For further information, contact the Development Office at 268-1012 or vsmith@agts.edu.
• Daylight Savings Time
• Begins Sunday, April 2
• Spring your clock forward one hour on Saturday night.

Academic News

Jan Maempa—dean@agts.eduor 268-1014
Norma Simmons—faculty@agts.eduor 268-1070

Comprehensive Examination Dates

• Summer Session I—June 5
• Summer Session II & Post session—July 11
• Contact Norma Simmons for further details

Registrar's News

Sarah Clark–registrar@agts.eduor 268-1025

Registration

• Still need to register for summer classes?
• Stop by the Registrar's Office as soon as possible.

Leaving Springfield?

• The Records Office needs your forwarding address, telephone and email.
• Stop by the office, emailregistrar@agts.edu or use the address update form at www.agts.edu/community/student_update.html.

Financial Aid News

Flo Byerly —

loans@agts.edu

or 268-1028

April FA Deadline

• The secondary deadline for fall/spring federal financial aid is April 30. The benefits of observing this deadline include:
  • Electronic FAFSA allows prompt consideration for loan
  • Potential for receiving a Perkins loan increases (based on funds on hand)
  • First Stafford loan check available first week of classes
• To qualify, the FAFSA and other forms must be electronically submitted and processed by April 30.
• Other required forms must be submitted to AGTS on or before the final deadline.
• Financial aid documents can be downloaded at www.agts.edu/financial_aid
• Final deadline for financial aid is July 14.
• Contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.

Financial Aid Exit Interviews

• The U.S. Department of Education requires all graduates or non-returning students who received a Stafford Loan while at AGTS to attend a Financial Aid Exit Interview.
• Select one of the following dates to attend:
• Wednesday, April 5, 1:30 p.m., Room 225
• Thursday, April 6, 1:30 p.m., Room 225

Business Office News

Jeff Dorn—businessoffice@agts.edu or 268-1035

2005-2006 Tuition and Fees

• •The average educational cost at AGTS is $14,122 per student per year.
• Tuition and fees cover $9,603 or 68%
• The remainder is funded by a grant from the General Council of the Assemblies of God and the contributions of churches, districts and individuals.  
• The following fees are effective fall 2006:
  •  Tuition—$381 per credit hour
  •  Audit— $96 per audit hour
  •  Technology fee—$150 per semester
  •  Student services fee—$130 per semester
  •  Graduation fee—$195
  •  Directed research—$250 per course
• Accounts paid in full on or before the first day of class are eligible for a 1% discount on net tuition.  

Easter Weekend Building Hours

• Please note the building hours during the holiday weekend:
  • Friday, April 14—10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 15—10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 16—Closed
• Administrative offices will be closed on Friday, but the library will be open until 6 p.m.
• Regular building hours will resume on Monday, April 17.

Student Life

Lori Warning—studentservices@agts.eduor 268-1081

Passion Week Service Schedule

• Monday, April 10—6 p.m.
  • President Byron D. Klaus
  • “Going Up to Jerusalem”
• Tuesday, April 11—1:30 p.m.
  • Dr. Cheryl Taylor
  • "Life Above Sea Level”
• Wednesday, April 12—10:30 a.m.
  • Dr. Ben Aker
  • “The Significance of Easter”
• Thursday, April 13—9 a.m.
  •  Rev. Norma Davies
  •  “Examine the Lamb, Not the Man”

Good Friday

• No classes on Good Friday, April 14.
• Administrative offices will also be closed.  

Spiritual Formation Appointments

• All spiritual formation appointments must be completed with Jay Taylor by Friday, April 21.  
• Please contact Lori Warning in the Student Services Department to schedule your appointment.

Library Hours for April 28–May 7

• Monday-Thursday—8 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Friday—8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday—Closed
• Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 8, with the start of the first summer session classes.

Need a summer job...and beyond?

• The AGTS library will have a work-study position opening at the end of the spring semester.
• To apply for this work-study position, contact Rick Oliver or Catherine Code in the Library.

Student Portal

• Students can access items such as personal calendar, financial aid information, billing, degree audit, your class schedule and grades, student directory, degree information, etc.
• Access the student portal at www.agts.edu/current_students.html

Enrollment News

Jennifer Berry —info@agts.eduor 268-1031

Mario Guerreiro’s Trips

• April 20—Bethany College, Scotts Valley, California
• April 24- 26 —Northern California District Council, Sacramento, California

Thank you!

• The Enrollment Office extends a hearty “Thank you” to all the volunteers who helped make Seminary Day a great success. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Faculty News

• Farewell, Dr. Ben Aker
  • The Seminary bids an affectionate farewell to Dr. Ben Aker as he retires from full-time service on the Faculty.  
  • God bless you, Ben, with long life and good health as you continue to serve Him.
• Welcome, Dr. Angela Reid!
  • Dr. Angela Reid will join AGTS as of Fall 2006 as Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology.
• Drs. Lim, Rance, Gannon, Mostert and Lois Olena
  • These outstanding AGTS professors presented or responded to papers at the Society for Pentecostal Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California on March 23-25.  
  • Dr. Hernando, Dr. Castleberry and Dr. Klaus also attended the meetings.  
• Dr. Joseph Castleberry
  • Met with president and dean of theology at the Christian University of the A/G in El Salvador about establishing a future AGTS extension site, March 2-11.
  • Preached at his former church and saw 30 people receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Also, helped with a construction team from Marlton, New Jersey.
• Drs. Palm, Oss & Castleberry
  • Attended the Educating Clergy Conference sponsored by the Wabash Center in Chicago, Illinois, March 11-13.