CommuniquÉ—April 2007
News and Information for the AGTS Community

AGTS Graduation Events

• Doctor of Ministry Symposium
  • Friday, May 4, 12:30-2:15 p.m. in the Chapel
• Commencement
  • Saturday, May 5, 1:30 p.m., Central Assembly
  • Reception immediately following.

Where in the World is Dr. Klaus?

• April 24-26—Speaker at Wyoming District Council, Casper, Wyoming
• April 29—9:00 & 10:30 a.m., Missions Convention speaker at Evangel Temple, Springfield, Missouri
• May 7—Ohio District Council AGTS roundtable, Columbus, Ohio
• May 27—preach at Central AG for Pentecost Sunday, Springfield, Missouri
• June 20-July 3—Minnesota Family Camp speaker, Alexandria, Minnesota

Good Morning Springfield!

• On April 5, AGTS will be hosting Good Morning Springfield! a monthly breakfast with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the business leaders of our community. 
• This is a great opportunity for AGTS to showcase its degree programs and ministries and to make connections with the business and civic communities of Springfield.

Good Friday Holiday

• Friday, April 6
• No classes for students and AGTS offices will be closed in order for employees and students to celebrate the Easter Holiday.

Final Exams

• Monday, April 23–Friday, April 27

Academic News

Jan Maempa—jmaempa@agts.edu or 268-1014
Norma Simmons—nsimmons@agts.edu or 268-1070

Comprehensive Examination Dates

• Summer Session I—June 4
• Summer Session II & Post session—July 10
• Contact Norma Simmons for further details

Registrar’s News

Sarah Clark—sclark@agts.edu or 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.
• Email changes to sclark@agts.edu or notify via AGTS Student Portal (www.agts.edu/estudent)

Financial Aid News

Flo Byerly—fbyerly@agts.edu or 268-1028

Financial Aid Deadline

• The secondary deadline for fall/spring federal financial aid is May 1. 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 must be electronically submitted and processed by May 1 by the Central Processor. 
    • 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 6.
• Contact the Financial Aid Office for more details—268-1028 or fbyerly@agts.edu.

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 11, 1:30 p.m., Room 228
  • Thursday, April 12, 1:30 p.m., Room 228

Business Office News

Steve Miramonti—smiramonti@agts.edu or 268-1035

2006-2007 Tuition and Fees

• Tuition covers about 69% of the cost of education at AGTS.
• The rest is funded by a grant from the General Council of the Assemblies of God and the        contributions of churches, districts and individuals.
• The tuition rate effective fall 2007 is $465 per credit hour and includes the technology, student services, ID card and graduation fees.

Financial Registration for Summer & Fall

• If you have not yet completed financial registration for the fall or summer terms, please stop by the Business Office as soon as possible and sign your promissory note.
• Registration for these terms is not complete until financial arrangements have been made with the Business Office.

Easter Weekend Building Hours

• Please note the building hours during the holiday weekend:
  • Friday, April 6—10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 7—10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 8—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 9.

Student Life

Treasa Edmond—tedmond@agts.edu or 268-1081

Passion Week Chapel Service Schedule

• Monday, April 2—6 p.m.
  • Dr. Edgar Lee     
• Tuesday, April 3—1:30 p.m.
  • Bishop Knox      
• Wednesday, April 4—10:30 a.m.
  • Dr. John Marshall, Pastor Second Baptist           

SAC Lunch

• April 26, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
• Come join for a great time of fun and fellowship and free food!

The Forum

• Students are invited to attend an evening of informal interaction with President Byron Klaus. 
• When? April 10, 6-8 p.m. in the Student Lounge.
• Dinner will be served, but attendees must sign up prior to event. Sign-up sheet is located in the Student Lounge.

Reminder

• Please remember that there is to be no food or drink in the Library or Chapel. Thank you for helping keep our facilities neat and clean.

Easter Weekend Library Hours

• Friday, April 6—10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Saturday, April 7—10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Library Hours for April 27–May 5

• Monday-Friday—8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday—Closed
• Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 7, with the start of the first summer session classes.

Need a summer job...and beyond?

• The AGTS library will have work-study positions opening up in April.
• To apply for these work-study positions, contact Rick Oliver or Catherine Code in the Library.

Enrollment News

Jennifer Berry—jberry@agts.edu or 268-1035

Mario Guerreiro’s Trips

• April 9-11—Southern California District Council
• April 23-25—Northern California District Council

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!

Word of Mouth Referrals

• Know someone interested in AGTS?
• Contact a member of the enrollment team to arrange a personal visit while an AGTS representative is in their area.

Faculty News

• Dr. Stephen Lim—spoke at the   District Christian Education Directors Conference in Branson, Missouri on February 2 on the topic, “Making  Disciples in a postmodern Age.”
• Dr. Warren Newberry—responded to three papers presented at the   annual Society for Pentecostal    Studies meeting, March 8-10,  Cleveland, Tennessee.
• Dr. Joseph Castleberry attended the following meetings in March:
  • March 2-3—ATS Curriculum Revision Consultation, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
  • March 8-10—Society for Pentecostal Studies, Cleveland, Tennessee
  • March 22-24—ATS Chief Academic Officers’ Society meeting, Vancouver,  BC, Canada
  • March 31—Board meeting, Global Renewal, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania
• Dr. DeLonn Rance—participated in a Latin America Educators Dialog for Bible School leaders from throughout the Panama City region.

Updated: Friday, June 16, 2006 10:22 AM