1976-1977 Academic Catalog

Student Life 15 Student life The college program is designed for the full development of each student in his spiritual, academic, physical and social life. The fundamental Biblical position establishes a conservative pattern for all activities and conduct. Students gain excel– lent practical experience in Christian service as they participate in musical groups; teach Sunday School classes; conduct hospital, mission, and jail services; teach Bible clubs; and serve on gospel teams. Involvement in the social life at Cedarville contributes to personal development and also provides outlets from the demands and pressures of college. Participation in one or more of the many campus student groups provides addi– tional opportunities for enrichment. Some of these groups sponsor banquets, con– certs, and other forms of cultural enjoyment. Our scenic 180-acre campus provides students with ample room to relax, study and enjoy the fellowship of other Chris– tian young people. Standards of Conduct Before any student is enrolled at Cedarville College, he must sign a statement signifying his willingness to adhere to the standards and regulations of the college. Students who do not cooperate in maintaining the standards of conduct established by the college may be requested to withdraw. This applies to conduct while at col– lege and also at home or off the campus. Certain types of conduct are positively forbidden. Among these are the use of tobacco in any form, alcoholic beverages, the non-medical use of drugs, and use of cards which are employed in gambling, dancing, attendance at movie theaters, membership in secret societies, excessive use of cosmetics, and the wearing of extreme fashions. Students are expected to abstain from the practice and/or promo– tion of those temporary Apostolic gifts usually associated with the Charismatic move– ment. Students will also be expected to exercise discernment regarding their choice of music. Rules regarding these will be strictly enforced. Students are urged to set aside a definite period each day for private devotions. Regular attendance at student prayer meetings aids the student in maintaining a healthful spiritual life. All students are required to attend church services regularly. Chapel The students and faculty meet tqgether 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. A series of Bible lectures or a missionary conference is scheduled twice a year. Each year the Staley Dis– tinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Program is a week-long part of the chapel pro– gram. New Student Orientation Immediately prior to the beginning of each quarter new students participate in an orientation program designed to facilitate adjustment to their new surroundings and provide an opportunity for course selection and program planning with the assistance of an assigned faculty adviser. The fall program includes a reception for new students and parents and an orientation session for parents. The fall Bible conference and day of prayer are important parts of the first week of activity. During this period several appraisal instruments are administered to all new students. These tests must be taken before a new student is considered registered.