1998-1999 Cedarville College Annual Report

2 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Seive the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. I can think of no more appropriate passage of Scripture than Psalm 100 to open this report. It expresses exactly our reactions to the events of the past year. As one of the newer translations renders verse 1, we have much about which to "shout joyfully!" Our students continue to achieve great things, both while in the midst of their educational experiences here at Cedarville and after they leave us and go on to their careers, ministries, seminary, or other graduate training. We also have much to shout about concerning faculty and staff achievements and in terms of physical growth and development. We began the past academic year with another record enrollment and conferred a record number of degrees at graduation in June. We received national recognition from U.S. News and World Report and Yahoo! Internet Life magazines. We continued to develop and enhance our quality campus in many ways, including the opening of a new dormitory complex, the dedication of the Apple Technology Resource Center and new athletic fields, and the refurbishment of the Athletic Center. We also witnessed the beginning of the Student Life Center construction, and we are