ResidentDirectors
DirectlrInvolved
o what does a resident director do?" Any resident director(RD)will
tell you that this is the most frequently-asked question he or she
hears. They are also the most difficult to answer,because an RD's
job is so varied from day to day. Busy days filled with counseling,
discipleship, discipline, planning activities, handling crisis
situations...often turn into busy evenings with hall meetings,
devotions,dorm activities, conflict resolution,fire drills, and bonding with students in
the dorm.
The nine full-time RDs and three student RDs all agree that building into the lives of
students is well worth the long hours."Knowing you've played an important part in a
student's college experience and that you've made a positive impact is the greatest
reward," says Faith Linn'83,resident director ofthe newest women's residence,
McKinney Hall.
The RDs are also encouraged to find outlets to help prevent burnout and to have
other types ofstudent contact. According to Jeff Beste'86,RD of McChesney Hall,
"The flexibility of myjob has allowed my wife and me the opportunity to lead the MIS
team to Australia this summer."RDs have also been seen working in admissions or
campus activities, teaching,taking classes,acting, and coaching sports teams. Being an
RD not only keeps you involved,but it also keeps you young!
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FrontRow:Kirsten Gibbs '93(Faith), Joan Street(Maddox),JeffBeste '86
(McChesney),Eleanor Taylor '62(Willetts), Pat Drury '91(Lawlor)
Back Row:Lee Webb(Brock), Faith Linn '83(McKinney), Clinton Rice '92(Palmer,
Rogers, Marshall, Carr)
NotPictured:Joy Fagan '89(Printy)
Campus Activities
On TheGo
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ccording to Dick Walker'74N,director ofcampus activities,"The
goal ofthe Campus Activities Office(CAO)is to provide
programming that enhances and complements student life outside the
classroom."The CAO strives to meet this objective by scheduling a
variety of programming which includes the fall new student
orientation program "Getting Started," the Artist Series(fine arts
series), and the"Campus Activities Board Presents" series ofChristian concerts and
programs.The CAO also coordinates special family times at the 'Ville such as
Grandparents Day,Li'l Sibs Weekend,and Parents Weekend.
Student leadership training and campus organizations are also an integral part of the
CAO.Jeff Beste'86 works closely with student leaders to coordinate special emphasis
weeks such as Hunger and Homeless Awareness Weeks.
Emily Jagger Rohm'95 maintains the daily operations of the office and coordinates
communication from the CAO via the printed NewsBriefs and CedarNet's
Announcements and Especially for Parents pages on the World Wide Web.
TheCAO also strives to be ofservice to parents as they play a critical role in their
student's college experience. Among services to parents is a 1-800 information line,a
newsletter(The 'Ville),and "Partyline Productions." Coordinated by Sheron Gibbs,
Partyline gives parents an opportunity to order birthday cakes, balloons,flowers,and
snack attack packs for their
student throughout the year.
Michelle Longo Miller'86,
assistant to the director of
campus activities, directs the
college hosting program, which
makes college facilities available
for church organizations. Groups
hosted on campus include
anything from Awana Olympics
to a 900-person Midwest
Chinese Churches conference.
Michelle also schedules the
Student Center and supervises
The Gavelyte Deli staff.
The Campus Recreational
Activities Program offers a wide
variety of activities designed to
meet the recreational interests of
the college family. Mark
Mathews'82,director of
recreational activities, develops
and coordinates this program
which includes 21 intramural
sports,outdoor pursuits,special
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events,sports clubs,and aerobic
exercise classes. During winter
quarter alone,over 500students
participated in intramural
basketball!
Dick Walker '74N,director ofcampus activities,
participates in Homecoming 1995.
Fit To Be Tied:
Before They Tie
TheKnot
it To Be Tied,a year-long
premarriage counseling program
sponsored by the Student
Services and Christian
Ministries divisions along with
the departments ofCounseling
and Campus Activities,offers engaged and
pre-engaged couples opportunities to evaluate
their readiness for marriage. Currently 43
student couples are involved.
The program includes premarriage tests,
general group sessions,and a mentoring
relationship with an individual or a married
couple ofthe engaged couple's choosing.
Participants attend general sessions on the
biblical basis for marriage,financial
management,communication and conflict
resolution,and,for engaged couples, physical intimacy. Mentors meet with their
couple often to help answer questions and share insights they have learned and are still
learning. Mentors point out possible areas ofconflict indicated from premarriage tests
and help the couple learn to deal with these areas.
Fit To Be Tied seeks to provide biblical principles and counsel that will enhance the
joy and minimize the difficulties couples will experience in their marriage.
SGA ProducesLeaders
he Student Government Association(formerly known as the Student
Council and then Student Senate)has provided student leadership
opportunities and served the Cedarville College student body since
1953.Don Rickard'58N,vice president for student services, has
served as advisor since 1970.
Historically,the Student Government Association(SGA)has
benefitted from excellent student leadership,and this year's officers carry on that
tradition. The current executive council includes: Bowe Hoye,president(second term);
Kristin Rinehart, vice president; Abigail Brown,secretary; Bart Butler,treasurer; and
Mark Totten,chaplain.The remainder ofthe association membership consists of
elected representatives from all classes,residence halls,and SGA-approved campus
organizations.
The SGA'scommitment to excellence in service and ministry is evident in its many
activities. Current projects include facility improvement and ministry to AIDS patients
at the Arms of Love organization in Springfield,Ohio.SGA also co-sponsors a
leadership conference for area high schooljuniors and seniors with the Admissions
Office. Chaplain Mark Totten is presenting a series of messages titled "Christianity in
the Real World,"the Christian's responsibilities and response to contemporary culture.
SGA's entry into the world of technology includes the establishment ofan
informational home page on CedarNet and an opportunity for students to discuss SGA
issues on the Usenet program.
Student Government Association officers: Bowe Hoy,president; Kristin Rinehart, vice
president; Abby Brown,secretary;Bart Butler, treasurer; Mark Totten, chaplain.
