1973-1974 Academic Catalog

The College 7 During this period of dramatic growth in students, faculty, and faci Iities, the objectives which have symbolized the college and its spirit through the years have been further strengthened. The tower of "Old Main" repre– sents our link with the past, its foundations and traditions; the cedars sym– bolize life and growth. The Cedarville College family feels that this growth has brought us to the threshold of an even greater ministry as the college moves ahead with new faith and vision. Recognition Certification and Accreditation Cedarville College is a four-year degree granting institution chartered by the State of Ohio. The college has also been approved by the State Department of Education for the education, training and certification of both elementary and secondary school teachers. In 1972 the College was granted the status of "Recognized Candidate for Accreditation" from the North Central Association of Coleges and Secon– dary Schools. This recognition implies that the college is allowed three years to apply for full accreditation. Cedarville now enjoys an 11 A 11 rating in the "Report of Credit Given" published by AACRAO. The college holds membership in the Ohio College Association, the Council for the Advancement of Small Colleges, the Association of Ap– proved Schools of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, and is approved for listing in the Higher Education Directory* published by the Office of Education, United States Department of Health Education and Welfare. *To secure listing, officials of three universities must state that they will accept Cedarville College credits as coming from an accredited college.