Fine Arts and Lectureship Series

The FALS Committee will determine which events will be approved as part of the Fine Arts/Lectureship requirement, based on the following criteria:

Will the event help the student...

• develop social awareness and a sense of responsibility to self and others?
• acquire an appreciation and understanding of aesthetic values?
• develop an appreciation for the historical and literary foundations of the western heritage, especially those related to the origin and development of democratic ideals and institutions?
• gain knowledge of global cultures and issues, historic and/or contemporary?
• develop a love for inquiry and learning which will endure throughout life?
• broaden his/her tastes and expand his/her acceptance of contemporary or novel modes of expression (artistic, intellectual, philosophical) as befits the university experience?

All undergraduate, degree-seeking students who enrolled at Lander for the first time in fall 2015 and after are required to attend 15 events. Students who are graduating under the 2018/19 catalog and newer receive no credit toward graduation. Students who are graduating under the 2015/2016 catalog through the 2017/18 catalog receive a total of one semester hour of credit toward graduation.

Students who enrolled at Lander prior to fall 2015 are required to attend 2 FALS-approved events for every 15 completed semester hours at Lander in order to earn one semester hour of credit toward graduation. (Students are not required to attend more than 15 FALS events.).

• Students may attend approved events scheduled on campus and in the city of Greenwood.
• Students may petition for FALS approval of other off-campus events and exhibits (local museums, art galleries, etc.).
• Students participating in a one-semester study abroad program will automatically receive 4 FALS events for the first semester. Additional credits for the study abroad semester may be received by petitioning.
• All FALS events require faculty sponsorship.

All Lander students may attend FALS approved venues or events for credit.

Information for Students

• FALS - Petition Form for Off-Campus Events (PDF)

Information for Faculty

• FALS - Guidelines for Event Approval (PDF)
• FALS Event Application Form
  *Be sure to request scanners from the Registrar's Office at least 48 hours before event.
• Presidential Ambassador Request Form

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Lander University sets forth the Fine Arts and Lectureship Series (FALS) requirement to ensure that all students are exposed to a variety of fine arts/cultural events and lectures in order to enrich and expand their college experience outside the classroom. Events should provide enriching experiences which encourage and enhance a greater awareness of culture, fine arts, diversity, as well as social and civic engagement through musical, dance, theatrical or literary performances; or lecture, cinematic or multi-media presentations.

All undergraduate, degree-seeking students who enrolled at Lander for the first time in fall 2015 and after are required to attend 15 events. Students who are graduating under the 2018/19 catalog and newer receive no credit toward graduation. Students who are graduating under the 2015/2016 catalog through the 2017/18 catalog receive a total of one semester hour of credit toward graduation.

Students who enrolled at Lander prior to fall 2015 are required to attend 2 FALS-approved events for every 15 completed semester hours at Lander in order to earn one semester hour of credit toward graduation. (Students are not required to attend more than 15 FALS events.).

Hours Completed at Lander

All FALS-approved events are designated on the Lander website events calendar. 

In addition to on-campus events, FALS credits can be received at local off-campus venues. The Greenwood Arts Council (Federal Building) and the Greenwood Museum are approved
venues for local off-campus events. Each venue has a form (ask at the desk) that must be completed and submitted for review by the FALS committee.

Some events at the Greenwood Community Theatre are approved for FALS credit. The FALS Calendar lists the productions which have FALS approval. The Theatre has a form (ask at the desk) that must be completed and submitted for review by the FALS committee.

Students petitioning for FALS credit at off-campus events must:

1. Complete and submit the Off-Campus Petition Form for FALS credit
2. Submit a one-page typewritten paper describing the cultural and/or fine arts attributes of the venue
3. Submit the form provided by the venue with appropriate signatures and thorough responses to all questions

All forms should be complete (including required signatures) and responses should be thorough in order to be approved.

Submit all forms to the Lander University FALS Post office box #6063 or email to FALS Committee. The committee meets once per month (around the 15th) to review the forms. The registrar's office will notify you if the form is not approved.