2021-22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Doden Field House The Doden Field House is the largest section of the Recreation Center, added in 2003. This 60,000-square-foot area can host four basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts or two indoor soccer courts. It also includes three batting cages, a 200-meter track, and bleachers seating 1,000 spectators. The track is used for individual walking/jogging as well as for high school and college indoor track competitions. Cedarville’s annual commencement is held in the Field House, accommodating nearly 7,000 attendees. Fitness Center Also added in 2003, the Fitness Center is an open, inviting area featuring a 40-foot indoor climbing wall, capturing the attention of all who enter. This section of the Recreation Center also includes three racquetball courts, a 2,200-square-foot exercise studio, a varsity athletics free weight room, a 2,000-square-foot general use free weight room, 28 Nautilus strength training machines, 50 cardio machines, and a recreation equipment room. University Medical Services Another section added to the Athletic and Recreation Center in 2003 is University Medical Services, which provides ambulatory healthcare from a staff of physicians and nurses. University Medical Services offers many healthcare services such as preventative care, illness care, wellness education, over-the- counter medications, allergy injection management, laboratory services, prescription medications, rehabilitation treatment, and an insurance claim service. See page 6 for more information. In spring 2021, the University began a 15,000-square-foot expansion project for Callan that will add a varsity weight room, coaches offices, and a team meeting room for Athletics, and lab, classroom, and office space for the Master of Athletic Training and developing PA program in the School of Allied Health. Carnegie Center for the Visual Arts Located two blocks south of the main campus, this stately structure, donated by Andrew Carnegie, went through a major renovation in 2012. The building houses the administrative offices for the Department of Art, Design, and Theatre, upper-level studios for art students, and classrooms for drawing, painting, and two- dimensional design. Centennial Library The construction of the 66,000-square-foot, two-story library served as the cornerstone of the University’s 1987 centennial celebration. This structure brings together the latest information technologies for higher learning and provides general study and specialized seating for more than 800 students. Designed to house a collection of up to 250,000 volumes, the library also contains the MediaPLEX, the Curriculum Materials Center, computer and media-supported classrooms, a variety of individual and group study facilities, the University archives, and the Campus Newsroom. The library collection consists of approximately 275,000 print, media, and digital items, including almost 1,000 journal subscriptions in print form, more than 9,000 e-journal subscriptions, and more than 53,000 e-books. As a member of OhioLINK, a cooperative of 90 institutional libraries, students and faculty have access to more than 12,000,000 unique titles through a centralized computer catalog with on-campus delivery. In addition, through OCLC, the Online Computer Library Center, the library has access to more than 236,000,000 books and other library materials in more than 72,000 libraries in all 50 states and 170 foreign countries. Center for Biblical and Theological Studies Situated on Cedar Lake, this innovative 59,000-square-foot structure supports Cedarville’s Bible minor — which grounds students in God’s Word — as well as the Bible programs that prepare them for vocational ministry. The center includes a technology-equipped homiletics lab, two lecture halls, 14 classrooms, accessible faculty offices, email stations, a multimedia lab, and a 36-station computer lab, along with a lounge, gallery, and vending areas. The building also houses the University’s academic enrichment center, which provides courses, programs, services, and events to cultivate academic success. It includes tutoring, first-year programming, disability services, workshops, consultations, and exploratory support. In 2019, the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room was added, after the couple generously donated Dr. Wiersbe’s vast collection of books and reference materials. Chemistry Laboratory Center Chemistry and biology students conduct experiments and tests in a state-of-the-art Chemistry Laboratory Center. The $5 million expansion project was completed in time for the start of the 2015–16 academic year. The facility, located along the southwest edge of campus, has seven new laboratories: three for freshman chemistry, and one each for advanced chemistry, organic chemistry, instrumentation, and research. The spacious new labs provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the students. The new research lab gives students a place to learn important laboratory techniques and supports the faculty in their research efforts. The chemistry laboratory center enhances the educational experience for the students as they prepare for medical or graduate school and chemistry-related vocations. Chick-fil-A This 15,000-square-foot eatery is adjacent to the Centennial Library and is located along Cedar Lake. With seats for 300, the facility offers Chick-fil-A and Tossed: Salads and Pizza dining options. It opened August 2020. Civil Engineering Center This facility opened August 2020 to house the civil engineering major. With two large classrooms, four laboratories, and six faculty offices, it is located near the Engineering Projects Laboratory. Dixon Ministry Center The 120,000-square-foot Dixon Ministry Center, completed in 1996, includes the Jeremiah Chapel, the Christian Ministries Division, the Department of Music and Worship, and seven classrooms. Page 4 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Introduction Facilities