Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
Cedarville University is a “sustaining partner” with Au Sable
Institute. Students enrolled at Cedarville University (and who meet
prerequisites) may take advantage of courses offered by the Au
Sable Institute, including geographic information systems, marine
mammals, international development, tropical agriculture, marine
biology, wildlife ecology, and missions. Students may choose to
attend any of four Au Sable Institute locations: Au Sable Great
Lakes (Mancelona, Michigan), Au Sable Pacific Rim (Whidbey
Island, Washington), Au Sable Costa Rica (Vara Blanca, Costa
Rica), and Au Sable India (Tamil Nadu, South India). Au Sable
courses provide academic content, field experience, and practical
tools for stewardship of creational resources. The Institute grants
vocational certificates for environmental analysts, land resource
analysts, water resource analysts, and naturalists. Academically
qualified students are awarded the Au Sable Fellowship ($1,400).
Institute Grants-in-Aid of at least $500 are also available each
year. Honors scholarships of $250–400 are granted to returning
students. As a “sustaining partner” Cedarville students are also
granted a tuition discount ($400 per course). Interested students
should contact Dr. Mark Gathany, Cedarville University’s Au Sable
Institute representative.
The Cove — Academic Enrichment Center
The Academic Enrichment Center, known as The Cove, exists
to cultivate academic scholarship among all Cedarville students
— whether you’re a B student striving to be an A student, or a
C student striving to be a B student. More than simply accurate
note taking and successful test taking, scholarship is the spirit of
learning. It’s not about having a 4.0 but about students doing their
personal best — having goals for their futures, discovering their
academic learning styles, and taking advantage of the services.
For you to excel in your studies, you need the proper resources.
The Cove offers many such resources — including tutoring,
academic workshops, stress relievers, one-on-one consultations,
and much more. We will connect you with services that will help
you discover your academic learning style and create goals for
your Cedarville experience.
Courses
• COLL-0900 Foundations* (to equip and assist students to be
successful through their first year of college)
• COLL-1010 MAP (managing academic probation)
• DEV-0900 Intermediate Algebra*
* The credit hours may not be used toward the hours needed for graduation.
Services
• Disability Services
• Tutoring
• LASSI (study strategy inventory)
• One-on-one consultations
• Meetings with learning specialists
• Presentations and seminars
• Supplemental instruction
• Support for exploratory/undeclared majors
See
cedarville.edu/TheCove
for more information on the
programs, courses and services.
COLL-0900 Foundations is open to all freshmen. However, this
one-credit-hour course may be required for some students whose
academic backgrounds do not reflect their collegiate potential.
This opportunity reflects our desire for each student to establish a
strong academic foundation and maintain academic momentum.
Admission to the required course is determined by the admissions
committee. There is a $150 course fee for Foundations, which is
limited to 12 students per class. Credits earned for COLL-0900
Foundations do not count toward the 128 hours required for
graduation.
Additional Academic Support
Each student is assigned to an academic advisor who offers
counsel concerning course scheduling. A student who has not
declared a major will be assigned to a special advisor equipped
to offer assistance in selecting a field of study. Students are
encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to registration,
whenever an academic problem is encountered, or when
considering any changes in their educational program. A student
with low grades in a major or minor field may be advised to select
another field of study.
Credit by Examination
Advanced Placement
High school students may receive advanced collegiate standing
by participating in the advanced placement program. Up to 40
semester credits may be earned through this program or by
other test-out procedures. Hours earned through the advanced
placement program do not count as hours in residence toward
graduation with honors.
Programs
• Learning Strategy
• Academic Mentoring
• ELL (English Language Learners)
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