2018-2019 Cedarville University Annual Report

GENEROUS GRACE, EXCITING FUTURE RECORD ENROLLMENT This fall, we experiencedour 13th- consecutive record enrollment. God is continuing tobring students to Cedarvillewhodesire anexcellent educationgrounded inbiblical truths. GROWING ACADEMIC OFFERINGS Aswe continue tooffer anexcellent education in submission tobiblical authority, Godhas been faithful to allowus tooffernewinnovative and in-demandprograms. We are blessed to equip students touse their vocations as aministry forChrist. NEWGRADUATE PROGRAMS OurBoardof Trustees approved the development of newgraduateprograms, which will increase our reach to students seeking advanceddegreeswitha biblical focus. M.A. inBiblical Counseling* M.A. inBiblical Leadership* M.A. inWorshipandTheology* M.S.N. NursingLeadership in Healthcare Improvement M.S.N. PediatricNursePractitioner PhysicianAssistant Studies* FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP We introduced thenewCedarvilleUniversity BeyondStartupAccelerator in fall 2019. Beyond encourages entrepreneurshipamong our students and alumni, not just as ameans tomakemoneybut as away to reach theworld forChrist. Beyondoffers expertise, capital, and investment opportunities. The campusmasterplan is a dynamic vision for stewarding God’s grace and the transformational growth of Cedarville University. It sets us on a trajectory of expanding ourcampus to advance ourmission and vision. RICKMELSON, PH.D. VicePresidentforAdvancement ” “ THE CAMPUSMASTER PLAN We embarkedona 10-year campusmaster plan, whichwill add sixnewfacilities to campus, increase thenumber and scope of our academic programs, and enlarge our capacity tomake Cedarvillefinancially accessible tomore families. My time at Cedarville has encouragedme to grow inmy faith and inmy academics in an environment where professors truly care formy well-being academically, spiritually, and personally. JOSEPHHAIRE ’21 ” “ At Cedarville I amable to pursue excellence inmy academicswhile being challenged to pursue Christ and use the abilities He’s given me to glorifyHim. AMYPLANK ’22 ” “ This fall, 995 incoming freshmen joined us, the largest freshman class in our history. THE LORNE C. SCHARNBERG BUSINESS CENTER At homecoming, wewere blessed to receive the largest financial gift in theUniversity’s history, $10million fromthe Scharnberg family from DesMoines, Iowa, inhonor of former trustee and longtimeCedarville supporter Lorne Scharnberg. ThenewSchool of Business Administrationbuildingwill be named the LorneC. ScharnbergBusiness Center inrecognitionof Lorne’smore than 25years of faithful service toCedarvilleUniversity. 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 3,759 3,883 4,193 4,380 3,963 3,760 3,711 3,546 3,388 3,357 434 497 417 372 354 Undergraduate Graduate ENROLLMENT GROWTH *Pending outside approvals 3 | 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 4