1981-1982 Academic Catalog

16 Student Life The college program is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop balanced lives. Our commitment to the au– thority of the Bible requires a conservative pattern for all activities and conduct. Students gain excellent practical experience in Christian service as they participate in musical groups; teach Sun– day School classes; conduct hospital, mission, and jail services; teach Bible clubs; and serve on gospel teams. Involvement in the social, cultural leadership experiences at Cedarville contributes to personal development- and also provides outlets from the demands and pressures of academic life. Participation in one or more of the many campus student groups provides additional opportunities for enrichment. Some of these groups sponsor banquets, concerts, and other forms of cultural enjoyment. Our spacious 180-acre campus provides students with ample room to relax, study, and enjoy the fellowship of other Christian young people. Standards of Conduct Before any student is enrolled at Cedarville College, he or she must sign a statement signifying his willingness to adhere to the standards and regulations of the college. Students who do not co– operate in maintaining the standards of conduct established by the college may be requested to withdraw. This applies to conduct while at college 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, the use of alcoholic beverages, the nonmedical use of drugs, the use of cards which are employed in gambling, engaging in dancing, attendance at movie theaters, membership in secret societies, excessive use of cosmetics, and the wearing of extreme fashions. Students will be expected to ex– ercise discernment regarding their choice of music. Rules regard– ing these matters will be enforced strictly. Students are urged to set aside a definite period each day for pri– vate devotions. Regular attendance at student prayer meetings aids the student in maintaining a healthful spiritual life. All stu– dents are required to attend church services regularly. Chapel The students and faculty meet together each day for worship and fellowship in a chapel service. Every student is required to at– tend. Faculty members, visiting pastors, educators, evangelists, professionals and missionaries serve as speakers for these pro– grams. Praise, prayer, worship, and practical Christian work are stressed. The Fall Bible Conference, The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Program, The Missionary Conference and the Spring Enrichment Week are week-long features of the chapel program. New Student Orientation Immediately prior to the beginning of each quarter new stu– dents participate in an orientation program designed to facilitate adjustments to their new surroundings 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 in– struments are administered to all new students. These tests must be taken before a new student is considered registered. The Fall Bible Conference is also an important pati of the first week of ac– tivity. Devotional In addition to private devotions and weekly residence hall pray– er meetings, student 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,