1996-1997 Cedarville College Annual Report

"Cedarville strikes awonderful balance between being mission· driven and market-conscious. Being mission-driven is essential for preserving the genius of the institution, while being market· conscious is essential for being culturally relevant in the perpetuation of the changeless truth which lies at the heart of Cedarville's mission: to provide an education consistent with biblical truth." Dr. William Rudd, chairman Board of Trustees ince 1887, Cedarville College has been faithful to its mission- to provide an education consistent with biblical truth. Now in its second century, Cedarville College stands in the forefront of Christian higher education, offering a liberal arts core, a required Bible minor, respected professional programs, worldwide Christian ministry opportunities, and the latest technological tools. These distinctive qualities attract record numbers of students as Cedarville continues a 40-year pattern of moderate, managed growth. "Our open Christian commitment, excellent academic programs, and reasonable costs are attracting outstanding Christian young people from across the nation and around the world," states David Ormsbee, vice president for enrollment management. Required daily chapel services are vital to the Cedarville culture, and most alumni call chapel the highlight of their Cedarville experience. The services provide a great foundation for spiritual growth and are supported by the integration of biblical principles in every discipline as well as the required Bible minor for all students. "My favorite thing about Cedarville so far is chapel. I really like the atmosphere of the whole student body gathering for an hour each day to praise the Lord and think about Him for awhile instead of classes and assignments. I know this is where God wants me. I don't know of anywhere I would rather be or anywhere I could get abetter education." Jennifer Lutes, freshman electrical engineering major from Chattanooga, Tennessee Enrollment Highlights A record 2,559 students enrolled for fa ll quarter 1997, up 50 over 1996. The average incoming freshman had a 3.5 high school grade point average and scored in the top 20 percent nationally of college-bound students on college entrance exams. Of this year's freshmen, 115 scored in the top two percent of the nation, qualifying them as President's Scholars. New this year are an honors track in engineering and minors in cross-cultural nursing and women's ministries. In June, the College graduated 550 seniors, the largest class in its history. The lOlst Commencement was the first to be held in the Jeremiah Chapel of the Dixon Ministry Center. I A / ith perfect scores on both the SAT and the ACT national V V college entrance exams, Jennifer could have enrolled in any college or university in the country She chose Cedarville for its Christian commitment and nationally recognized engineering program.