1985-1986 Cedarville College Annual Report

J. STRENGTH AND STABILITY CELEBRATED In 1987 Cedarville College ce lebrates its lOOth year in Chri stian higher education. Its P resbyterian founders believed a disti nctl y Christian college was needed to "... train young men fo r the Gospel ministry," and to ". .. educate men and women for missionary service at home and abroad, andfor the work oflaymen .... " In 1939, the college's second president, Dr. W. Renwick McChesney, reported to the Board of Trustees: "There is a placefor Cedarville College in the educationalworld. It wasfounded to give a sound Christian training to young men and women. To this policy it has steadfastly adhered. "This is the time to renew our zeal and stand ourground, assured that our cause will continue andflourish. " His vision is a reality today. Fo r 98 yea rs, the co llege has grown remarkably in facilities, faculty, programs, and enrollment. Started with one building, Cedarville now has 37 on over 100 acres. Opened wi th five faculty, the college has increased that number to 86. Begun with 32 students, Cedarv ille College now enrolls over 1800, who choose from an accredited liberal arts program including 44 areas of study. While these changes are noteworthy, the fact that the original mission of the college remains the same is extraordinary. "Thepurpose ofCedarville College is to offer its students an education consistent with biblical truth. " Building upon nearly a cen tury of heritage, the college looks forward to the future. In January 1987 it will commemorate its 100 yea rs with a Centennial Celebration. Festivities will run throughout the year and will include completion of the new $4.2 million lib rary and renova tion of the present library for use by the Department of Business Admini stration . The new Cedarville College Library STABLE AND STRONG FUTURE Cedarville College has a special sense of purpose - a clear and direct vis ion of its future that flows out of its mission. With the individual student as the centerpiece, the college is resolute in its commitment to offer an education consistent with biblical truth . It is devoted to a quality, value-centered, educational experience that will endow wi th wisdom future .generations of students who will have an impact on their wo rld for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. New Library Started in 1986 Four yea rs in the plan– ning, the 66,830 square foot Library will rival the Athletic Ce nte r in size and will be one of the finest of its kind in the midwest. The new Library will provide: Seating/or over 800 Collertio11 growth to over 250,lh70 volumes Instmc!ional .11edia Center Language lobomtOf)' Latest i11str11e1io11al technology Computer links to Of/- and off-m111p11s 11er<J1,•orks Famity development renter Curriml11111 .li/aterials Center The new Library is scheduled for completion in the spring of 1987. Business Administra– tion , Cedarvill e's largest academic department, will move into 27,000 square feet of renova ted office and classroom space in the building which currently houses the library. The new facility is sc heduled for completion in the fall of 1987. 15