2017-2018 Cedarville University Annual Report

ABRIGHTACADEMICFUTURE Our academic programs continue to grow, keeping up with market demands and trends in higher education. We are committed to offering our students in-demand programs that represent Cedarville’smission to provide an excellent education grounded in biblical truth. Center for Pharmacy Innovation The School of Pharmacy launched a new Center for Pharmacy Innovation to foster innovation and entrepreneurship to advance patient care and transform the pharmacy profession. CAE IN CYBERSECURIY COMMUNITY Cybersecurity Program Recognized by NSA In June, the National Security Agency (NSA) named Cedarville University a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Operations. We are just one of 20 schools in the nation to receive this designation. Cedarville Recognized Among Top Ohio Colleges College Consensus ranked Cedarville No. 3 out of 131 colleges and universities in Ohio, and the top-ranked Christian school. The rankingwas based on quality academic programs, job placement and graduation rate, and overall student experience. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL C E D A R V I L L E U N I V E R S I T Y Expanding Our Graduate Programs Our newly named Graduate School at Cedarville University added new programs and expanded services in 2018, offering our students even more options to expand their careers while making a Gospel impact. Thefollowingadvances were made in 2018 : M.B.A. Added tracks in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. M.S.N. Increased capacity for the FNP track of our M.S.N. Now developing two new areas of focus for 2019. M.DIV. Three accelerated pathways with eight tracks now available: 79-hour M.Div., 61-hour Advanced M.Div., and five-year B.A.+M.Div. Now offering a $1,000 Ministry Scholarship to all new students. M.A.T. Board of Trustees approved adding a Master ofAthletic Training program, pending external approvals. Civil Engineering Surpasses Expectations We recruited our inaugural civil engineering class, more than doubling our expected numbers. We hoped for at least 10 new students to start, but we now have 30 enrolled in this program that will equip our students to make a difference for Christ through improving infrastructure. CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY 2018 Annual Report | 3