Lee University

• Ambrose Jessup Tomlinson (1918–1922) [Church of God General Overseer (1909–1923)]
• Flavius Josephus Lee (1922–1923) [Church of God General Overseer (1923–1928)]
• J.B. Ellis (1923–1924)
• T.S. Payne (1924–1930)
• J. Herbert Walker, Sr. (1930–1935) [Church of God General Overseer (1935–1944)]
• Zeno C. Tharp (1935–1944) [Church of God General Overseer (1952–1956)]
• J. Herbert Walker, Sr. (1944–1945)
• E.L. Simmons (1945–1948)
• J. Stewart Brinsfield (1948–1951)
• John C. Jernigan (1951–1952)
• R. Leonard Carroll, Sr. (1952–1957) [Church of God General Overseer (1970–1972)]
• R. L. Platt (1957–1960)
• Ray H. Hughes, Sr. (1960–1966) [Church of God General Overseer (1972–1974; 1978–1982; 1996)]
• James A. Cross (1966–1970) [Church of God General Overseer (1958–1962)]
• Charles W. Conn (1970–1982) [Church of God General Overseer (1966–1970)]
• Ray H. Hughes, Sr. (1982–1984)
• R. Lamar Vest (1984–1986) [Church of God General Overseer (1990–1994; 2000–2004)]
• Charles Paul Conn (1986–2020)
• Mark Walker (2020-current)[9]

Lee University has a wide range of academic disciplines and extracurricular activities. Many activities, such as chapel attendance (offered twice per week; students are required to attend 70% of services a month), service requirements (10 hours per semester; 80 total hours to graduate), and the study abroad program, called Global Perspectives, are required as part of degree programs. Exceptions and special cases are approved by the relevant academic dean or the president of the university. All non-local entering freshmen are also required to live on campus, with exceptions made for those who are married, divorced, widowed, parents, over age 21, part-time, or living locally with immediate relatives.[10]

Entering freshmen choose their courses of study with guidance of a faculty adviser. New freshmen and transfer students with under 16 credit hours are required to take a course called Gateway to University Success, a one-semester special topics seminar that stresses methods of inquiry, critical analysis, and writing skills, which helps to transition the student to college life. The course is taught by a full-time faculty member and a student Peer Leader. Included in the general education core of all degrees is an emphasis in biblical and theological study.

Lee offers 50 majors with over 100 individual programs. Although the school is notable for its Christ-centered education, communications, psychology, pre-medicine, business, elementary education, and music are considered among its strongest specialties. Lee's intensive teaching, active learning, residence in a community of cultural and global diversity, and its commitment to Christian philosophy in both social and academic life come together to form a distinctive experience of liberal education.[7]

Lee is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Lee has been selected for many years as a "Top Tier" institution in the US News and World Report college rankings. "America's 100 Best College Buys" chose Lee as one of their top choices every year since 2006. Since 2000, Lee University has been listed as one of 141 of the Princeton Review's ranking of "best colleges" in the Southeast.[11]

Professional and specialized accreditation have been achieved in the following areas: the School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Helen DeVos College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the athletic training program has national accreditation in the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Backyard Ministries, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Big Pal/Little Pal, Chattanooga Church, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, God's Own, Invisible Children, Invasion, Liturgical Charismatic Fellowship, Mission Alive, Outreaching Hands, Outstretched Arms, Pioneers for Christ

Asian Council, Bahamian Connection, Black Student Union, Chinese Student Fellowship, Diversity Council, Leetinos, International Student Fellowship, Umoja, Lee University African Student Association, and Racial Justice Advocacy Club.

Upsilon Xi, Alpha Gamma Chi, Delta Zeta Tau, Sigma Nu Sigma, Pi Kappa Pi, Epsilon Lambda Phi, Theta Delta Kappa, Omega Alpha Phi, Tau Kappa Omega, Sigma Alpha Omega, Kappa Upsilon Chi

Acting on Aids, Amnesty International, College Democrats, College Republicans, Family Life, International Justice Mission, Invisible Children, Women's Rugby, Fiber Arts Club/"Knit Wits," Student Leadership Council, Students for Life, Life423, Crossover, Lee Buddies, Big Pal Little Pal, SAAMS, Upsilon Xi, Delta Zeta Tau, Tau Kappa Omega, Omega Alpha Phi, Alpha Gamma Chi, Sigma Nu Sigma, Pi Kappa Pi, Epsilon Lambda Phi, Theta Delta Kappa, Zeta Chi Lambda, Sigma Alpha Omega

Academic Council, Anthropology Club, Art Club (CIVA), AACC (American Assoc. of Christian Counselors), Deutscher Klub (German Club), Financial Management Association International, Kairos Scholars Honors Program,[13] Kappa Lambda Iota (Lee University Fellowship of Historians), Math Club, Model UN, Music Educators' National Conference, Philosophy Club, Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club), Public Relations Student Society of America, Society for Law and Justice, Sociology Club, Students National Assoc. of Teachers of Singing, Tri-Beta (Biology HS)

Alpha Chi, Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Phi Delta, Alpha Psi Omega, Aria De Capo, Delta Mu Delta, Iota Tau Zeta, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Lambda Iota, Lambda Pi Eta, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Delta Psi, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Alpha Sigma, Pi Delta Gamma, Phi Delta Phi, Pi Kappa Lambda, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Alpha Iota, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, Theta Delta Kappa

Note: Dates of construction given when known

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  Science and Math Complex (2010)
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  School of Religion (2008)
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  Leonard Center (2007)
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  Center for the Humanities (2004)
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  McKenzie Athletic Building (2002)
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  Paul Conn Student Union (2000)
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  Helen DeVos College of Education (1998)
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  Deacon Jones Dining Hall (1996)
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  Curtsinger Music Building (1995)
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  DeVos Recreation Center (1993)
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  Dixon Center (1992)
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  Watkins Building (1992)
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  DeVos Tennis Center (1988)
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  Squires Library (1984)
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  Paul Dana Walker Arena (1983)
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  Conn Center (1977)
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  Higginbotham Administration Building (1964)
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  Walker Memorial Building (1945)
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  Vest Building (1939)
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  Mayfield Annex (1928)

• Atkins-Ellis Hall (1994) – female residence hall built after Ellis Hall fire
• B.L. Hicks Hall (1996) – male apartment residence hall
• Bowdle-O'Bannon Hall (2002) – male residence hall connected by an atrium
• Brinsfield Row East (2003) – female apartments named after former president J. Stewart Brinsfield; expanded in 2004 and 2008
• Brinsfield Row West (2003) – male apartments named after former president J. Stewart Brinsfield; expanded in 2004 and 2008
• Carroll Court (1973) – married apartment residence hall named after former president R. Leonard Carroll
• Cross Hall (1969) – female residence hall named after former president James A. Cross
• Keeble Hall (1999) – female apartment residence hall
• Livingston East (2011) – female townhouse residence hall
• Livingston Hall (1995) – female apartment residence hall
• Medlin Hall (1930s) – male residence hall (formerly Walker Hall and Memorial Hall) where Billy Graham lived during his time as a student when Bob Jones University owned the campus.[14]
• New Hughes Hall (2011) – female residence hall named in memory of former President Ray H. Hughes
• Nora Chambers Hall (1930s) – female residence hall connected to Simmons and Tharp Halls; renovated in 1994
• Sharp-Davis Hall (1990) – female residence hall
• Simmons Hall (1930s) – female residence hall connected to Nora Chambers Hall; renovated in 1981
• Storms Hall (2000) – female apartment residence hall
• Tharp Hall (1930s) – female residence hall connected to Nora Chambers; renovated in 1981

• Admissions House – located in a historic house on Ocoee Street
• Centenary Building – oldest building on campus, formerly women's dormitory East Wing Hall and Student Center, home to administrative offices in conjunction with the Higginbotham Administration Building
• Chapel (2011) – worship, performance, and special event space
• Forum (2017) – located on Church Street, tallest building on campus, gathering place for students
• Pangle Hall – located on Church Street, formerly the First Baptist Church of Cleveland property before renovation in 2014
• Pressley Maintenance Building (1987) – Physical Plant headquarters
• School of Nursing (2017) - located on Parker Street
• School of Business (2018) – located on Central Avenue
• Watkins Building – houses Center for Calling and Career and Counseling Center

• Beach Science Building (1965) – demolished in 2009 to make way for new science building
• Ellis Hall (1941) – destroyed by arson in November 1993
• Hughes Hall (1968) – male residence hall named after former president Ray H. Hughes, demolished in 2010 to make way for the Math & Science Complex
• Old Main – oldest building on campus before demolition in 1962

Lee University, like many faith-based colleges and universities, encourages a Christian philosophy of student behavior based on Biblical teachings. All students are asked to sign a "Community Covenant" which lists several restrictions on behaviors and social interaction according to the school's institutional and religious policy. Most notable are a substance policy barring alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs; and its stance on homosexuality, which is banned in all forms. Men's and women's dormitories are kept separate, and premarital sexual intercourse is prohibited regardless of sexual preference. Immodesty and "occult practices" are also forbidden.[15]

Like many colleges and universities in the U.S., Lee University students have the opportunity to participate in Greek organizations for the purpose of serving the community, bettering the campus and building social and professional relationships. Many of the Greek organizations on Lee University's campus are neither national nor recognized as fraternities or sororities, and are instead colloquially referred to as "Greek clubs."[16] There are currently only two nationally affiliated social fraternities at Lee University, Phi Mu Alpha and Kappa Upsilon Chi. Sigma Alpha Omega is currently the only nationally affiliated sorority on campus.

• Dorm Wars[17] is a Res Life event that takes place annually in the Walker Arena. This event pits each dorm against the other in a series of mental and physical events. Each dorm is supporting their own charity and the winning residence halls receive a donation to the charity that they represent. The night begins with introduction dances and progresses into three activities. The first activity is a mystery relay race, the second is a shopping cart race, and the final event is the obstacle course.
• Great Strides[18] is an annual race that brings together students and community members to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Great Strides is a national fundraiser and the largest fundraiser for the CFF.
• Culture Fest is another annual event at Lee. This event is a celebration of culture, global connection, and student community. Cultures are celebrated with music and discussion. Different unions and councils are represented such as the Black Student Union, Asian Council, LUUSA, ISF, and the BCC.[19]
• Ask Your President Chapel normally occurs in the second semester where the University's president takes the stage and answers questions that the students submit weeks prior. President Paul Conn states that “Lee is a place where we listen to students.”[20] During these chapels, Conn tends to make many changes that the students request.
• Worthy Now[21] is an event started by student leaders at Lee that focuses on women but also encourages men to participate. They strive to tell women they are not worthy when they achieve, but rather they are worthy now, hence the name. The name is derived from an idea by Brené Brown.

In 2017, Lee University sponsored its annual "Tunnels of Oppression" event, whereby students were subjected to simulated acts of misogyny and racism so they could "recognize their own privilege." Students were led on an interactive tour which "exposes them to a different type of oppression in each room", including sexual, racial, societal and mental oppression.[22]

Lee University's student newspaper, the Lee Clarion, is published during the academic school year.

• The Vindagua is Lee University's award-winning yearbook-turned-magazine. In 2017, former editor Cariann Bradley transitioned the publication from yearbook to lifestyle magazine after 75 years. The goal of the publication is to further connect with the student body and Cleveland community. President Paul Conn is a notable former editor.
• The Torch is the university's quarterly magazine highlighting current events at Lee, as well as faculty members, students and alumni.
• The Lee Clarion is the campus newspaper.[23]
• The Lee Review is the campus literary journal.
• The Burgundy and Blue is an online news publication for alumni.