Greenville College Annual Report 2004-05

Campus Profile

Integrative Learning

Many students at GC share an interest in integration … specifically when it comes to a major. Students come with unique academic and career interests that aren’t always addressed by existing majors offered at Greenville. ITEP, the Individually Tailored Educational Plan, offers them the opportunity to design a college program that is personalized to their interests and ambitions.

With the counsel of an advisor, the student selects a course curriculum which provides an opportunity to reach the educational goals of Greenville College in a way that is individually appropriate and satisfying. An ITEP course curriculum requires emphases in at least two academic areas, such as Art and Religion, Music and Psychology, or History and Business. In many cases the integrated ITEP program takes on a name of its own, such as “Creative Ministries” and “Music Therapy.”

Jacob Eckeberger, a junior with areas of emphasis in music, ministry, literature, and Jewish-Christian studies, explains his draw to ITEP. “I have many interests and passions that I know will play themselves out in my life. It is an incredible opportunity to grow in them,” said Eckeberger. “ITEP allows you to be stretched over a variety of different fields.”

The integrative nature of the program has led to new interdepartmental majors. One such partnership between the business and music departments recently led to the development of a Music Business major. Ani Johnson, a professor in the Music Business program, shared, “We had so many students pursuing an ITEP program in Music and Business that the two departments decided to develop the Music Business major. It was
exciting to recognize a specific program need in our students and be able to meet that need with a new major.”

The Music Business major is a crossdisciplinary curriculum between music
and business that focuses on preparing students to work as executives, managers, and administrators in all areas of the music industry. The program provides students concentrated study and professional expertise in artist and venue management, production, publishing, distribution, retailing, booking and touring.

Sophomore Seth England studied as an ITEP major before becoming a Music Business major. “My professors have worked with me on an individual basis. They help take the areas you are interested in becoming an expert in and help you move towards your goals,” said England. GC has
provided England unique opportunities in concert development and planning.

It is the goal of the Music Business major to form Christian executives and
servant leaders with strong ethical backgrounds so that they cultivate a new
standard of integrity in the music industry.

Last updated: December 5, 2005