1980-1981 Academic Catalog

Student Life 19 New Student Orientation Immediately prior to the beginning of each quarter new students participate in an orientation program designed to facilitate adjustments to their new surround– ings and provide an opportunity for course selection and program planning with the assistance of an assigned faculty advisor. The fall program includes an orienta– tion session for parents. During this period several appraisal instruments are ad– ministered to all new students. These tests must be taken before a new student is considered registered. The fall Bible Conference is an important part of the first week of activity. Devotional In addition to private devotions and weekly residence hall prayer meetings, stu– dent prayer groups meet at various times each week to pray for missions. Several days are designated each year as days of prayer. 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 college. There are opportunities for experience and service in local church ministries such as youth meetings, music, junior churches, nurseries, S.S. teaching and preaching opportunities. There are openings in homes for orphans, homes for senior citizens, penal insti– tutions, rescue missions, children's meetings in private homes and at a school for mentally retarded children. There are Swordbearers and gospel teams and com– munity canvassing as well as Summer Missionary Internship programs. Many stu– dents are challenged by a campus visitation program in which there is an opportu– nity to share their faith in Christ with their academic peers on other college campuses. During Spring break there are Swordbearers Spring tours and Beach Evangelism in Florida. Several Gospel teams also travel during the summer for the college.