MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
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What is the former name of Liberty University? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Lynchburg Baptist
College
Who is our school founder? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Jerry Falwell, Sr
Liberty University was founded in what year? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 1971
Dr. Falwell used the term BHAG to refer to his dream of starting Liberty University. What
does BHAG stand for? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Big, hairy, audacious goal
What is the nickname for Liberty University? - Correct Answer ✔✔ The world's most
exciting university
Our colors today are red, white, and blue. What were our school colors in 1971? -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Green and Gold
Who is the school mascot? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Sparky, the eagle
What is our school motto? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Knowledge aflame
Shannon is a professor at Liberty University and seeks to provide her students with a
better understanding of other cultures and provide a Christian worldview to aide in a
spiritual and intellectual maturity. Shannon's teaching is an example of Liberty's moto -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Mission and purpose
the Statement of Mission and Purpose include which of the following statements
(choose all that apply) - Correct Answer ✔✔ a. Ensure competency in scholarship,
research, and professional communication in all graduate programs
c. Enable students to engage in a major field of study in career-focused disciplines built
on solid foundation in the liberal arts
d. Emphasize excellence in teaching and learning
Liberty publishes a journal each semester, which can be found in print or on the
website. What is the name of the journal? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Liberty Journal
, Liberty's Mission Statement clearly outlines a value system that embraces - Correct
Answer ✔✔ A biblical worldview
The Philosophy of Education and the statement of Mission and Purpose both reinforce
an allegiance and commitment to - Correct Answer ✔✔ Jesus Christ in all arenas of life
Dr. Falwell did so many things in his life and was considered a national leader, but his
real passion was being pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church and - Correct Answer
✔✔ "training champions for Christ" as a Christian educator
What is considered to be the most powerful principle of human learning and college
success? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Active involvement
When considering active involvement, what is being measured? - Correct Answer ✔✔
a. The degree of effort or energy you invest in the learning process
b. The amount of time you devote to the college experience - inside the classroom
c. The amount of time you devote to the college experience - outside the classroom
Studies show a direct relationship between _________ and course grades: - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Attending class
Taking notes helps in the following areas (choose all that apply): - Correct Answer ✔✔
a. Auditory memory
c. Visual memory
d. Motor memory
You can demonstrate active class participation by: - Correct Answer ✔✔ a. Taking
notes in class
b. Asking relevant questions
c. Contributing thoughtful comments during class discussions
Taking notes on what you're reading keeps you _______ involved in the reading
process. - Correct Answer ✔✔ a. Actively
Successful students are __________ students, both inside and outside the classroom. -
Correct Answer ✔✔ c. Involved
It's important to stop and consider whether you truly comprehend the material you are
studying. This concept is a form of which principle? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Self-
Monitoring
Interacting and collaborating with peers, faculty, advisors, and mentors are an important
element in which principal of college success: - Correct Answer ✔✔ a. Social
Integration