1969-1970 Academic Catalog

12 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE NEW STUDENT WEEK In order to give new students an opportunity to adjust to their new surroundings, the college sets aside a period at the beginning of the autumn quarter for reception, registration, and orientation. During these days, the new students become acquainted with the campus and the facilities provided for their instruction and welfare. Selected upperclassmen and members of the faculty greet and assist them in adapting to student life. During this period, tests in English proficiency, mental maturity, and personality characteristics are given to all new students. These tests must be taken before a new student can complete registration. CHAPEL The students and faculty meet together each day for worship and fellowship in a chapel service. Every student is required to attend. Faculty members, visiting pastors, educators, evangelists, and missionaries serve as speakers for these programs. Praise, prayer, worship, and practical Christian work are stressed. CHRISTIAN SERVICE Every student is encouraged to participate in some area of Christian service for at least two of the four years of the college program. It is the belief of the college administration and faculty that this experience provides a vital means of achieving the stated objectives of the purpose of the college. There are opportunities for experience and service in local church ministry, in homes for orphans, the indigent and the infirm, penal institutions, cor– respondence with missionary personnel, open air meetings, children's meet– ings in private homes, and religious surveys. The Christian Service Committee is made up of faculty members and students. It establishes policies and supervises the implementation of the pro– gram. DEVOTIONAL In addition to private devotions and weekly dormitory prayer meetings, half-hour mission prayer meetings are conducted each morning before the beginning of classes. Two days are designated each year as days of prayer. A series of Bible lectures or a missionary conference is scheduled each quarter.