September 1986 8-10 11 , 12 15, 16 16,17 18 19-24 22-26 25 October 1985 16 16,17 17 17,18 21 28-30 November 1986 7; 10-14 19 26 December 1986 2 10-12 January 1987 4 5 5-9 26 26,27 February 1987 2-13 24-26 March 1987 12-13 15-23 Cedarville College Centennial Year Calendar 1986-87 AUTUMN QUARTER SPRING QUARTER March 1987 Pastors' Conference 23 New student orientation and registration Cedarville Baptist Open 23-27 Spring Enrichment Week Department Chairmen Retreat 24 Instruction begins Faculty Sessions 26 Day of Prayer President's Faculty& Staff Banquet April 1987 College Week , New student orientation 3 Trustees' Meeting (upperclassmen final registration -22,23, 17 Easter Vacation (begins Friday at 5 p.m.) freshman registration - 24) 21 Instruction resumes Fall Bible Conference May 1987 Instruction begins 1,2 Centennial Cedar Day, Honors Day, and Parents' Weekend Trustees ' Meeting 4-18 Conferences and preregistration for President's Associates Meetings Fall Quarter and Summer Sessions Women 's Fellowship Meeting 25 Memorial Day (classes meet , offices closed) Homecoming June 1987 Career Day 3-5 Final Examinations Conferences and preregistration for 5 Women's Fellowship Meeting upperclassmen-Winter Quarter Trustees· Meeting 6 Ninety-first Annual Commencement (10 a. m.) Conferences and preregistration for SUMMER SESSION I freshmen - Winter Quarter June 1987 Day of Prayer (instruction resumes at 1 p.m.) 15 New student orientation and registration Thanksgiving Vacation (begins Wed . at 1p.m.) 16 Instruction begins 22-26 GARBC National Conference, Ames , IA Instruction resumes (Tuesday at 8 a.m.) July 1987 Final Examinations 2-5 Alumni Enrichment Conference WINTER QUARTER 3 Independence Day (no classes) 6 Instruction resumes New student orientation and registration 9-11 Salute to Summer Instruction begins 17 First session ends Missionary Conference SUMMER SESSION II CHARTER DAY CONVOCATION& July 1987 ACTIVITIES Trustees ' Meeting 20 New student orientation and registration 21 Instruction begins August 1987 Conferences and preregistration for 21 Second session ends Spring Quarter Staley Foundation Lectureship Final Examinations Spring Break r I
atalog A Baptist College of Arts and Sciences Cedarville, Ohio 45314; 513/766-2211 Celebrating JOO years in Christian higher education The Cedarville College Catalog is published annually by the Admissions Office. While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the college reserves the right to change, without notice, statements in the catalog conce1·ning policies, fees, curricula, course offer– ings, and othe1· matters.
A Word From Our President Paul Dixon This year we reach a great milestone in the history of Cedarville College: celebrating 100 years in Christian higher education. We have been a Baptist college since 1953; however, our purpose re– mains the same as when we were founded in 1887: to provide a quality Christian education to young men and women so that they may go on to minister throughout the world for Christ. When Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland took over the opera– tions of Cedarville in 1953, the trustees desired to build a strong Christian liberal arts program and satisfy the needs of fundamen– tal Christians across the country. As a result of their vision, Cedarville College has become one of the truly exceptional Chris– tian liberal arts colleges in the nation, committed not only to quality education, but also the local church, evangelism, disci– pleship, and Christian service. We as Christians have countless opportunities to serve Christ - through business, medicine, law, education, the pastorate, public office, counseling, and so many others. At Cedarville we desire to prepare you not only professionally but also spiritually so that you can minister for Christ through these opportunities. Our faculty, staff, and administrators care about you as an indi– vidual. Through their concern you will satisfy your desire to grow intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually. I trust this Centennial edition of our catalog will give you a glimpse of God's blessing on our past and present. More impor– tantly, I hope you realize that we can help you prepare for your fu– ture. This catalog will answer many of your questions and may inspire many more. I invite you to write or call us. And please visit our campus, especially this year, so that we may include you in our Centennial Celebration. At Cedarville, you are important to us. Catalog Contents College Profile ..... . Centennial Celebration Student Life ... Activities . . . . . Student Services Athletics ..... Admissions . . . . . Academic Information Academic Resources Major Fields of Study General Education Requirements Special Programs ... . Academic Policies .. . Departments of Instruction Biblical Education Business Administration Communication Arts .. Education ....... . Health and Physical Education Language and Literature Music ... . Nursing ......... . Psychology ....... . Science and Mathematics Social Science and History Financial Information .... Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Information Board of Trustees ..... . Statement of Doctrine and Conduct Faculty ........ . Administration ... . Statistical Information Index ......... . .7 10 12 15 15 17 22 28 .9 28 29 34 38 46 54 68 78 88 96 104 116 124 128 138 149 150 153 164 162 165 164 172 173
Centennial 3 Celebrating JOO Years in Christian Higher Education On September 19, 1894, classes began in the home of Rev. Hugh MacMillen. On that first day, they had already outgrown this facility, for twice as many students enrolled as expected. January 26, 1887, was a rather ordinary day for most people in the state of Ohio. But for five men from the Reformed Presby– terian Church, it was the most thrilling day of their lives. They were able to see a dream finally become reality. For almost eight years, they had committed themselves to establishing an academic institution which would train young people from their churches, providing them with a strong education in a spiritual framework. And now on that day, "Cedarville College" was ap– proved for incorporation. \j\hl ,\NNUAL CA'l Ai-OOlfll A highlight ofthefirst catalog was this artist rendering ofthe "New college building," later known as "Old Main," and, presently, the Administration Building. Not all the difficulties were overcome at that point, for funds were needed to prepare facilities, hire faculty, and attract stu– dents. At first, it seemed that the vision ofestablishing Cedarville might vanish; for after five years, there was still not enough money to open the College. Then the first of many miracles oc– cun·ed. Cedarville College was given a bequest of$25,000, to be used to open the College doors. Soon, other gifts were received, and it was decided that Cedarville College would begin operation in the fall of 1894.
The first faculty and graduating class. Six began in the class,jive graduated, with three becoming pastors, one a missionary, and the other a teacher. September 19, 1894. Cedarville opened classes for 32 students, each paying $20 for one yearof training. The local newspapers re– ported, "As this is nearly double the number they had anticipated, the enterprise can be considered as starting off splendidly." From that first day, Christian character and growth were emphasized, for Dr. David McChesney, the first President, stated, "Cedarville College believes that culture of the mind without the nurture and growth of spiritual life is a mistake. Education without morality is a menace to the state....accordingly, the Bible is the textbook of the College." The first building, "Old Main," was built. The first class, con– sisting of five students, was graduated. Three entered the pas– torate; one became a missionary, the other a teacher. Year after year, the College attracted a record number of students and soon gained a reputation not only for its Bible teaching, but also for its liberal arts program. Many of the teachers in schools in south– western Ohio came from Cedarville. The turbulence of the first fifty years of the 20th century - two world wars, the Great Depression - led to hard times for the Col– lege. Yet the trustees and faculty committed themselves to con– tinuing on for Christ. AfterWorld War II, the College purposed to become strong again, but found that it could not stand behind that commitment financially. Finally, in January of 1953, the Board of Trustees faced the most difficult decision in the College's his– tory. Enrollment could not support expenses, and further debt could not be incurred to continue rebuilding. Either the College would close its doors or seek another church group who would be willing to take over the operation. The trustees chose the latter and began searching. But they could not find such a group. Cedar Day, the oldest tradition ofthe College, is still observed today, although much differently than in 1923. Heralded as a Spring Homecoming, the weekendfeatured class plays, games, the crowning of the Cedar Day Queen, and the popular maypole exhibition pictured.
The new Baptist Administration announced the acquisition of the College and its name change through this advertisement in the October 1953 issue of THE BAPTIST BULLETIN. Cetttermia/ 5 Another miracle was about to occur. The Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland was outgrowing its facilities and, unless they ex– panded, their growth would be curtailed. James T. Jeremiah, pastorofEmmamiel BaptistChurch in Dayton, heard of the plight of Cedarville College and knew of that of Baptist Bible Institute. He informed the trustees of Baptist Bible Institute of Cedarville College. They were interested. Soon, several of the trustees came to Cedarville to view the facilities. Overwhelmed with the poten– tial, they qukkly accepted' the proposal of the truste1.!s of Cedar– ville to assume the operation of the College. April 4, 1953. Cedarville College received a breath of new life as its ownership was transferred to the trustees of Baptist Bible In– stitute. They gained a facility worth $250,000 by simply agreeing to cover debts totaling $25,000. It was, what they called, a "mira– cle of God's grace." To capitalize on the nature of each institution, the name was originally changed to "Cedarville Baptist College and Bible Insti– tute." Soon, however, interest in the liberal arts program in– creased. Rather than continue both programs, the trustees decided to drop the Bible institute, emphasize a liberal arts education with a strong core of Biblical studies, and retain the name "Cedarville College." The main campus as it appeared in 1953. The nine acquired college structures included Alford Auditorium. the Carnegie Librmy (now the Fine Arts Building), Harriman Hall, Bethel Hall, and the Post Office.
6 James T. Jeremiah, who first envisioned Baptist Bible Institute coming to Cedarville College, was called to be the president. Qualified faculty were added and soon Cedarville College was alive and growing again. In 1959, the enrollment rose to 255 and by 1965 had climbed to 763. Cedarville was attracting students. Now a new problem faced the college: additional facilities to accommodate a growing student body. Dr. Jeremiah rallied the churches of the GARBC to support Cedarville financially. Dormitories were built, a new library was added in 1967, and a new science center was completed in 1972. The academic program of the College continued to develop. In 1975, its quality was recognized by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and Cedarville became accredited. By 1976, over 1000 students were attending Cedarville. A new chapel was built; more dormitories were added. All the Coliege family marvelled at the blessings of God upon the College. At this point, Dr. Jeremiah felt it best to step down and allow new leadership to take the College to greater heights. In 1978, Paul H. Dixon was called to become the eighth president of Cedarville College. Through his leadership, enrollment rose to 1650 in 1981, requiring construction of additional dormitories. That summer, the Athletic Center was completed and the gym– nasium was transformed into the dining hall. New faculty were added, bringing the total of part-time and full-time members to nearly 100. A four year nursing program was also introduced. For JOOyears, daily chapel services have been the "heartbeat" ofthe College. The.first chapel sen1ice in the James T. Jeremiah Chapel was held on May 26, 1976. The students raised the $44,000 needed to pay for the pews. Two presidents have served the College since 1953: James T. Jeremiah, with 25 years ofservice, and Paul H. Dixon, now in his ninth year.
Cet1te11t1ial 7 W.R. McChesney, the second president of the College, served .fi"om 1915 to 1940. Since 1953, the College has added 24 structures to its facilities, i11c/11ding JO dormitories, Patterson Clinic, Science Center, College Center, Athletic Center, and the Library. Over 1800 students enrolled at the College in 1985, another record enrollment. Cedarville continued to be recognized for its commitment to the Bible and quality education, not only in Bible, but also in business, science, education, computer education, and nursing, The bachelor of science in nursing program received Na– tional League for Nursing accreditation in March of 1986. Now as Cedarville College celebrates one hundred years in Christian higher education and looks forward to a second century of service, the words of Dr. W. R. McChesney, the second presi– dent of the College, are appropriate: There is a place for Cedarville College in the educa– tional world. It wasfounded to give a sound Christian training to young men and women. To this policy it has steadfastly adhered.... This is the time to renew our zeal and stand our ground, assured that our cause will continue and flourish.
8 Cedarville College is a Baptist College of arts and sciences of approximately 1800 students, established in 1887. Since its founding, Cedarville has coupled a balanced liberal arts program with a fundamentalist, theological position in regard to doctrine and patterns of conduct. All classes are taught by dedicated Chris– tian professors who integrate the knowledge of their respective fields with Biblical perspectives. In keeping with the liberal arts concept, the curriculum centers on a basic program of general studies, including Biblical educa– tion, communications, humanities, physical education, science and mathematics, and social science. Following this program, students choose a major field of concentrated study, related to their abilities, interests, and career goals. Upon completion, stu– dents receive the baccalaureate degree. Although Cedarville College represents a concentrated educa– tional experience, we believe it should begin a life-long adventure in learning. Those who wish to be recognized as leaders in their -professions must constantly read and study to keep abreast of new developments in their fields. Christian college graduates should be equally concerned about their life-long spiritual growth, as th,ey will be called on to exercise leadership skills within the local church. Because of this, we believe the money and effort students invest in their education at Cedarville can pay life-long dividends. For 100 years, our purpose has remained the same: to offer students an education consistent with biblical truth. To achieve this purpose the college seeks to accomplish the following objectives: I. To undergird the student in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, and to stimulate him to evaluate knowledge in the light of Scriptural truth. 2. To encourage growth in Christian character in each student, and to help the student accept his responsibility in faithful Christian service. 3. To increase the student's awareness ofthe world ofideas and events which are influencing our contemporary culture, and to prepare the student to knowledgeably participate in our society. 4. To enable the student to develop sound critical and analytical reasoning. 5. To provide sufficient opportunities for students to practice the skills of communication. 6. To offer opportunities for academic specialization and prepa– ration for graduate study, and to assist the student in selecting and preparing for a vocation. 7. To foster the student's appreciation of, and participation in, wholesome avocational and cultural activities. Recognition, Certification, and Accreditation Cedarville College is an institution of higher learning approved by the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. The college is a four-year degree granting institution chartered by the State of Ohio and certified by the Ohio Board of Regents. The college is approved by the State Department of Education for the education and certification of both elementary and secondary teachers. The bachelor of science in nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing. The college holds membership in the North Central Associa– tion of Colleges and Schools. This recognition signifies that the college is accredited. The college also holds membership in the Ohio College Associ– ation, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges.
1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111- Academic Resources 9 Academic Resources Academic Computer Center The Cedarville College Academic Computer Center is de– signed to serve the entire academic community. Students and fac– ulty are encouraged to use the Center for research, writing, and coursework. Typical usage of the Center is balanced between the use of application packages (word processing, accounting, tuto– rials, etc.) and traditional programming assignments. The Center remains open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday to promote easy access and extensive use. Help is available from student lab assistants during most hours that the Center is open. Preference for VAX accounts and/or use of the microcomput– ers is given to students in classes which require computer usage, but other students may use the facilities on a space-available basis. Lotus 1-2-3, dBase 3, and Multimate are just a few of the software packages used on the twenty-five IBM and Apple microco111putersfo11nd in the Academic Microcomputer Laboratory. Facilities: The Center features two laboratories: one primarily for minicomputer use and the other for microcomputer use. The minicomputer lab contains 18 public terminals and two IBM PC/XT microcomputers. The terminals are connected to a Digital Equipment Corporation VAX 111750 which has 3 mega– bytes of main memory and 120 megabytes of disk storage. Soft– ware available includes compilers (BASIC, FORTRAN, and COBOL), a statistical package (MINITAB), and computer-as– sisted instruction packages on a variety of subjects. The microcomputer lab houses 13 IBM personal computers and 10 Apple microcomputers. Each microcomputer has two disk drives and shares access to one of the five printers in the lab. Approximately half of the microcomputers have color monitors. Software available includes MULTIMATE word processing, Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets, and dBase III data base systems. Library Services The library, a multi-media resource center, houses over 100,000 volumes and provides over 900 current periodical sub– scriptions. In addition to these traditional library materials, other instructional materials such as recordings, tapes, videotapes, filmstrips, films, slides, and transparencies are available along with the necessary support equipment. The Media Production Center in the building aids students in the preparation of instruc– tional materials and produces classroom aids for faculty members. The Curriculum Materials Center in Williams Hall functions as a resource center for elementary and secondary edu– cation majors. Through an on-line computer network, OCLC, Inc., the library has access to over 25,000,000 additional books and other library materials in over 6,000 libraries in all 50 states, Canada, and sev– eral foreign countries. The OCLC system is used at Cedarville to catalog all library materials, perform bibliographic operations, order catalog cards, maintain location information about library materials, arrange for interlibrary loans, and maintain records of periodical holdings.
10 New Library Centennial Celebration As a cornerstone of the College's centennial celebration, the new 66,000 square feet, two-floor academic library will be ready for occupancy in 1987. This facility will bring together in one structure the latest technologies for higher learning. Located on a prominent site within the academic cluster of buildings, it will provide information storage and retrieval support functions for continued quality academic program development. Designed to handle collection and service needs for a student body of 2,500, the new library will provide almost 600 general study seats and an additional 270 seats for specialized uses. Constructed to house a collection of 150,000 to 200,000 volumes, the new library will also house a video lab/studio, a computerized language/learning lab, a faculty development center, media classrooms, a cur– riculum materials center, a media resource center, the college archives, and a variety of seminar and group study rooms.
Even i11 the early 1920' s, relieffrom studies was a necessity, whether it was "clowning around" at the College entrance, or crowding into a car and heading to a basketball game to cheer on the team.
12 Student Life The college program is designed to contribute to the develop– ment of the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical maturity of students. Student life involves each of these areas and is consid– ered an integral part of the college learning experience. Cedarville College's commitment to the Bible as the final authority for faith and practice extends into every area of student life and leads to a conservative pattern of conduct. A variety of educational, social, cultural, recreational, and Christian service opportunities are available to Cedarville College students. Such out-of-class activities contribute to personal de– velopment and enrichment and also provide outlets from the demands and pressures of academic life. A full range of student services, including campus activities, career planning, counsel– ing, placement, financial aid, health, and housing, exist to sup– port these experiences and provide other services vital to student development. Standards of Conduct Before enrolling at Cedarville College, students must sign a statement signifying their willingness to adhere to the standards of conduct and regulations of the college. Students who do not coop– erate in maintaining these standards may be dismissed. The stan– dards also apply to conduct while at home or off the campus. Students will be expected to avoid behaviors and personal at– titudes of distrust, selfishness, damaging criticism, gossip, disre– spect, unethical conduct, or irreverance. Such behavior can bring much harm to this community of Christians. Profane, obscene, suggestive, or sacrilegious language is not becoming to a Christian in any setting. Pornographic, obscene, and suggestive material of any kind cannot be tolerated on a Christian college campus. Students are to abstain from participation in dancing, the use of playing cards, attendance at movie theaters, and membership in secret societies. Because of the college's doctrinal position, the practice and/or promotion of those temporary apostolic gifts (re– ferred to in I Corinthians 12: 18-28) usually associated with the charismatic movement is not tolerated. Students are not to attend or visit concerts, social events, business establishments, or other activities where the primary focus of the event or activity is in violation of college policy. Students are expected to exercise dis– cernment regarding their choice of music. Students found guilty of stealing and other acts of dishonesty, gambling, immorality, and the use of alcoholic beverages, to– bacco, and narcotic drugs for other than medicinal reasons, are subject to immediate dismissal, and such dismissal could be with– out benefit of refund. Freshmen are not permitted to bring motor vehicles to college during their first year. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade average to bring a vehicle to campus. Upperclassmen assist ji·eshmen during the "Getting Started" segment of new student orientation each fall. 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 new students. The Fall Bible Con– ference is also an important part of the first week of activity. Re– quired fall orientation programs may extend into the first quarter.
----------------------------------•StudentLife 13 Devotions 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 healthy spiritual life. All students are required to attend church services regularly. Opportunities for worship include the Cedarville Baptist Fellowship which meets in the college Chapel as well as numerous fundamental churches within easy driving distance of the college. In addition to private devotions and weekly residence hall prayer meetings, student prayer groups meet at various times each week to pray for missions. Several days are designated each year as days of prayer. 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, missionaries, and other professionals serve as speak– ers for these programs. 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. The 1800 seat James T. Jeremiah Chapel is the site ofdaily chapel services which feature outstanding Christian speakers from around the world and many vocations.
14 Christian Ministries Every student is encouraged to participate in some area of Christian ministry 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, Sunday school teaching, and preaching. Opportunities for service also occur in homes for orphans, homes for senior citizens, penal institutions, rescue missions, Bible clubs, and schools for mentally retarded children. Many students are challenged by a campus visitation program which provides opportunities for them to share their faith in Christ with their academic peers on other college campuses. During the school year, students travel with gospel teams, serving local churches throughout the Midwest. During the spring vacation, in addition to gospel teams, special teams work throughout the country in open-air evangelism, local church ministries, and church plant– ing. Gospel teams also travel during the summer. The director of Christian ministries is responsible for the as– signment of students who register for Christian service work. He coordinates Sunday services on campus, prayer meetings, travel– ing teams, and all outreach ministries, and is available for pastoral counseling. Records are kept of all Christian service activities and a permanent file is maintained for each student. Missionary Internship Service MIS provides unique opportunities for students to experience missions first-hand. Each year, particularly in the summer, nearly 100 students share the gospel around the globe through team and individual ministries. This involvement in missions aids mis– sionaries in their work and helps students discern God's direction in their own lives concerning career missionary service. Participants are expected to raise their own financial and prayer support and report on their ministries. Some students choose to earn academic credit for the experience. Details of the program are available from the Christian ministries office. The Junior Swordbearers Conference allows Cedan'ille students to invest in the lives of over 500 junior-age youth each spring.
•llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllSt11de11t Life 15 Student Services Housing Student Services personnel believe that residence hall living is an integral part of the educational process. An appropriate resi– dence hall environment contributes to academic achievement, an understanding of oneself, and development of interpersonal skills and appropriate attitudes toward others. Consequently, all single students under twenty-five years of age are required to live in col– lege residence halls or approved housing, except those commut– ing from the home of their parents or legal guardian. Housing assignments are made by the Student Services Office. Upperclassmen who have paid reservation fees are given priority for reserving rooms. New students are assigned rooms after they have been admitted and have submitted their reservation deposits. Complete information concerning residence hall staffing, fur– nishings, and policies is found in the Student Handbook which is sent to new students prior to their arrival on campus. A current listing of housing for married students is available in the Student Services Office. Over eighty percent ofthe student body lives in college housing. Campus Activities The Office of Campus Activities is responsible for providing a program of cultural, social, educational, and recreational ac– tivities that is consistent with college educational and spiritual ob– jectives and, therefore, contributes to the personal development of college community members. An artist series provides con– certs, cultural programs, and musical specialists. Other activities include a variety of learning experiences and social events such as banquets, talent nights, all-school parties, interest trips, retreats, and many other activities that appeal to college-age youth. A full range of recreational and intramural sports for both men and women completes the integrative approach of Campus Activities. Student Organizations Advisory 7 is an elected group of young men who serve the Student body Fellowship in spiritual leadership. Alpha Chi, a society for men, has the aim of cultivating Christian per– sonality and leadership. Alpha Delta Omega is an organization for women designed to en– courage the development of its membership primarily through personal services to students and others. Alpha Mu Chi is a society for engaged girls which provides fellow– ship, instruction in homemaking, and ideas for weddings. Alpha Zeta promotes interest in the field of photography. Cedars editorial staff is made up of students who publish the campus semi-monthly newspaper. Cedarville College Republican Club is an organization dedicated to the development of Christian leaders in the political arena. Cedarville Elementary Education Club provides fellowship and seeks to stimulate professional interests and to encourage professional growth among prospective teachers. Chi Theta Pi provides advice and relevant experiences for students in– terested in the health-science professions. Fellowship for World Missions sponsors an annual missionary con– ference. Members also meet regularly to pray and to discuss missions. Gamma Chi, a society for women, seeks to cultivate Christian per– sonality and leadership, and to develop poise and ease at both formal and informal events. Gamma Zeta Theta, a society for women, focuses upon service to the college and community while promoting spiritual development, leader– ship, and social interaction among its members.
16 Kappa Epsilon Alpha provides insights into the world of business and promotes free enterprise through its Students In Free Enterprise pro– gram. Living Springs staff produces a monthly inspirational publication designed to meet the needs of the elderly. Literati seeks to foster a greater student appreciation of literature and promotes related cultural events. Marded Student Fellowship is a group of married students organized for the purpose of spiritual and social development through family fel– lowship. MENC is our student chapter of Music Educators National Confer– ence for music majors and others involved in pursuing a .music teaching program. Miracle staff is a group of students responsible for the publication of the yearbook. PEMM Club is a professional organization for majors and minors in fields of health, physical education, and recreation. Phi Epsilon Kappa is a fellowship of students who believe that they are called to some area of the gospel ministry. Meetings are held bimonthly. Pi Delta is a volunteer, honorary, coeducational student group whose purpose is to host campus visitors. Pi Sigma Nu is a campus men's group that seeks to aid in the develop– ment of the whole man through service projects and social activities. P1·elaw Society is devoted to gathering and distributing information relative to a law career. Guest speakers address areas of personal exper– tise and student interests. Psi Chi consists of students interested in psychology and behavioral sciences. Student Senate is the elected representative assembly of the student body. Swordbearers is a voluntary student organization devoted to assisting local churches in the ministry to youth, visitation, and conducting area canvasses. Timalathians provides an opportunity for the student to develop a Christian world-and-life view and stimulates the student to present a co-. gent witness for Christ in the 20th Century. Varsity "C"Ch,1b is composed of individuals who have earned varsity letters in intercollegiate sports. Village Players seeks to contribute to the development of the drama program by encouraging excellence and by presenting and portraying the good qualities in the field of drama. Drama Each quarter, under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Communication Arts, students present major theatrical productions. In recent years, the department has pro– duced William Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew," Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie," and the Lerner and Loew musical, "My Fair Lady." Open to students of all academic disci– plines, these experiences offer personality and theatrical develop– ment to participants and cultural enrichment to the entire college family. The annual Homecoming Parade features entries from many student organiza– tions. MENC is pictured here.
The College's Symphonic Band was one offive groups clwsen from a field of nearly thirty applicants to perform in Chicago at the CIDA national conference in 1986. Musical Ensembles Students with musical talents may develop and utilize their abilities in any one of a number of musical ensembles. Instrumen– talists may participate in the Yellow Jacket Pep Band, Symphonic Band, Brass Choir or Chamber Orchestra. Vocalists may choose to sing with the Men's Chorus, Oratorio Chorus, Fellowship Choir or Concert Chorale. Several small ensembles coordinated by the Christian Ministries Department also invite participation. Auditions for new students typically occur during College Week. Student Publications Students maintain primary responsibility for the publication of the college yearbook, The Miracle, and the college newspaper, Cedars. A faculty-student committee provides direction and advice. Students interested in staff positions may apply to the editors. Student Senate The Student Senate is the representative assembly of the stu– dent body. The Senate includes officers elected annually by the student body, two representatives from each class, residence hall representatives, and a faculty advisor. The purpose of Student Senate is to assist in providing a well-rounded program of extra– curricular activities which will develop the physical, mental, social, cultural, and spiritual life of the students; to promote loyalty to the school and to the fundamental, Biblically-inspired stand and principles for which Cedarville College was created; to help establish and maintain an efficient and harmonious school at– mosphere; and to recommend to the proper authorities or to take action deemed necessary for the welfare of the student as an indi– vidual or for the student body as a whole. Election to the Student Senate provides an opportunity to exercise democratic leadership in student affairs. The Student Senate is responsible for such fund-raising pro– jects as the Student Body Project and the Student Missionary Pro– ject. Student Senate also coordinates chapel services each Friday. Intercollegiate Athletics Cedarville College maintains intercollegiate athletic competi– tion for men in basketball, baseball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, golf, soccer, and wrestling. Cedarville is a member of the Mid-Ohio Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the National Christian College Athletic Association. Tom Fite, NA/A and NCCAA All-American, captained the 1985 men's soccer team to finish second in the nation in the NCCAA.
18 Intercollegiate sports for women include basketball, vol– leyball, softball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track, and tennis. Women athletes compete in the Western Buckeye Col– legiate Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the National Christian College Athletic Associa– tion. Jane Romig Brooker, NA/A and NCCAA All-American, was the NA/A national champion in the indoor 1000 yard run in both 1985 and 1986. Over 2000 spectators, including the 90-member Yellow Jacket Pep Band, attend every home basketball game.
---------------------------------StudentLife 19 Health Service Patterson Clinic provides student health care including preven– tive medicine, care of illness and injuries, and rehabilitation. A medical consultant, and several full- and part-time nurses provide health care. All students are required to pay the Health– Safety Fee, which provides for all of the services of the Patterson Clinic plus coverage for accidental injuries. Students should see the insurance brochure for exact details. Radio Station WCDR-FM is the radio station owned and operated by Cedar– ville College. Transmitting at 90.3 mhz with 3000 watts of power for I28 hours weekly, it provides Bible teaching and sacred music-programming for Dayton, Springfield, and the Miami Val– ley. Through a radio translator, WCDR-FM also serves the Richmond, Indiana, listening area, broadcasting at 89.5 mhz. A broadcast ministry of the college, the station endeavors to assist the local church in its ministry to the Christian home. Students are encouraged to audition for part-time employment opportunities at WCDR. Counseling Services The Counseling Service provides personal assistance in a wide range of non-academic areas in order to facilitate educational and personal development. The goal of the Counseling Service is to aid individual members of the college community in making their college experience as enriching and meaningful as possible by offering assistance in their discovery of and conformity to God's will for their lives. Counseling is available for personal and spiritual concerns, choice of college major, study skills improvement, interpersonal skills, premarital and marital development. Faculty and staff members also advise students regularly. Career Planning and Placement The goal of the Career Planning and Placement Office is that students will be able to translate abilities, values, and aspirations into a plan of action for sound career decisions ,and job placement. Career Planning and Placement services include workshops which explore such topics as self-assessment, job search tech– niques, resume writing, interviewing, and evaluating job offers. Interest inventory tests and a computer-assisted career develop– ment program are available to help students in determining majors and occupations. The office maintains a career library with job search information, company files which make possible research– ing job opportunities, and graduate school catalogs. Existing em– ployment opportunities are listed in monthly job bulletins (bi– weekly in spring and summer months due to education vacancies) which are available to students and alumni. The course 66-461 Employment Strategies addresses topics relative to the job search. Available to all juniors and seniors dur– ing the fall and, winter quarters, it offers one quarter hour of credit which may be applied toward graduation. A complete description of the course is listed in the Psychology Department section of the catalog. "/am impressed by Cedarville College, the curriculum, and most ofall by the students. That's the reason that General Mills continues to recruit at Cedarville - one ofonly 13 colleges and universities from which we recruit bachelors degrees in accounting andfinance." David Kelby, Senior Vice President General Mills, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
20 Career Selection and Opportunities The college recognizes that most students solidify career goals during their collegiate experience. The Counseling Service and Placement Center endeavor to assist in this process by maintain– ing a library of pertinent information concerning career oppor– tunities, providing testing and counsel, and by sponsoring career workshops in which students are acquainted with the career deci– sion making process. Countless career opportunities are available to the Christian liberal arts graduate. Some of those pursued by Cedarville Col– lege graduates are listed below. Department oflnstruction Biblical Education Business Administration Communication Arts Education Health and Physical Education Career Oppor·tunities youth pastor; Bible teacher; camp leader and director; missionary; director of Christian education; pastor; evangelist; writer; prepa– ration for seminary accountant; auditor; controller; retail manager; salesman; office manager; banker; sales manager; purchasing manager; business teacher; church financial manager; marketing research; production manager teacher; minister; director of pub– lic relations; personnel manage– ment; mass media; communica– tions; station manager; journalist; manager; salesman; lawyer; politi– cian; broadcast programmer teacher in elementary school: gen– eral (1-8), music (K-8), physical education (K-8), Christian school; teacher in high school and middle school; special music (K-12); physical education; special edu– cation physical education teacher; camp– mg; recreation; administrator of you~h activities and youth organ1zat10ns Language and Literature Music Nursing Psychology Science and Mathematics Social Science and History teacher; journalist; linguist; edi– tor; copy writer; prelaw; premedi– cal; personnel relations minister of music; music teacher; music therapist; composer; direc– tor of music; and education caregiver; teacher; counselor; mis– sionary; researcher; supervisor; manager; health screener 111 hospi– tals, clinics, nursing homes, health departments, doctors' offices, industrial medical services, or government. counselor in local church, social a~~nc~es, geriatric centers, reha– b1htatlon centers, correctional institutions, state hospitals; teach– er of psychology in high school teacher; researcher; laboratory technici~n; health professions; preparat10n for pharmacy; prepa– ration for medicine; environmen– tal sciences; missions; computer scientist; statistician; busmess actuarial science; engineering; mathematical physics teacher of high school history, social science, political sci– ence; government worker; histori– cal researcher; probation offi– cer; politician; related welfare worker; children's caseworker; rese~r?her; family caseworker; adm.1mstrator; preparation for semmary and graduate study
This advertisement, thejirst to announce the official opening ()fthe college, appeared in the Xenia Gazette, a local newspaper, 011 June 26, 1894.
22 Admissions Cedarville College invites applications from secondary school graduates who are able to present strong academic records and a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. In selecting students, the Admissions Committee admits students for whom graduation is a reasonable expectation and who offer potential to contribute posi– tively to the college community. They carefully consider all fac– tors which demonstrate the applicant's ability to succeed at Cedarville College. Criteria for selection include: I. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent, Christian lifestyle. 2. Academic record, recommendations, and rank in class. 3. Test scores from the American College Test (ACT). (Scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be accepted. However, scores from the ACT are preferred. Transfer students and applicants who have been out of high school one year or more are not required to furnish these test scores.) The college does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex, or national origin. ' ' Those applicants with the best prospects for admission have academic credentials which include a college preparatory secon– dary school curriculum, a grade average above a "C +,"a rank in the upper half of the class, and a test score on the ACT above the national average. Although the college does not prescribe actual secondary school course requirements, it recommends that students follow a college preparatory curriculum which includes: 4 units of English (grammar, composition, and literature) 3 units of mathematics (algebra and geometry) 3 units of natural science (physical science, biology, and chemistry) 3 units of social studies (history and government) 2 units of a single foreign language Students planning to pursue fields of study in science, mathematics, and nursing are encouraged to take as many courses in mathematics and science as possible in their secondary school curricula. Electives should be chosen to develop interests and skills in re– lated practical fields. Skill in typing is of real value in completing many course assignments and is of particular importance to stu– dents who plan to enroll in computer courses in college. Family Rights and Privacy Act Cedarville College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (the Buckley Amendment), which is de– signed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. The college has adopted a policy which explains in detail the procedures followed for compliance with provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy are available in the Academic Records and Student Services Offices.
lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllAdtn~sions 23 Early Admission Students who have completed their junior year of high school may apply for early admission. This is especially important for students who anticipate a lengthy graduate program after gradua– tion from college. In addition to following normal application procedures, early admission applicants should submit superior academic records, strong recommendations from high school teachers, and a statement of approval from parents or guardians. An interview is also suggested. Admissions Procedure A student should complete the following steps in order to be considered for admission to Cedarville College: I. Obtain, complete, and return an application for admission. Applications are available from and should be returned to the Admissions Office. Necessary recommendation forms are included in the application. A $15 fee and two current photographs should accompany the returned application. 2. Take the American College Test (ACT) and have the score reports sent to Cedarville College.** The application for admission may be submitted before taking this test. 3. Request that high school transcripts through the junior year be sent, along with a recommendation from the high school counselor. Class rank at the end of the junior year should be included. 4. Request a recommendation from the pastor of the church he or she attends. 5. Request that official copies of transcripts for work com– pleted at other colleges be sent. (Transfer students) **Information concerning test dates and locations is available from most high school counselors and the Admissions Office at Cedarville College. Quarter of Admission Although most students choose to enter the college in the Fall Quarter, students are welcome to enter the Winter or Spring Quar– ters, or either of the Summer Sessions. They should follow the specified admissions procedure, making note of respective appli– cation deadlines. Students who have been offered admission to the college for a particular quarter may defer their enrollment to a subsequent quarter by notifying the Admissions Office in writing at least one month before the quarter begins.
24 Deadlines and Notifications Cedarville College follows a rolling admissions procedure. An application is processed as soon as the file is complete. A com– pleted file includes an application for admission, $15 application fee, ACT or SAT scores, high school transcript, college transcript (if applicable), high school counselor's recommendation, and pastor's recommendation. Applicants are notified by letter within two weeks after the Admissions Committee acts upon the com– pleted file. Reservation Deposit A reservation deposit must be submitted as an indication of the intention to enroll. The amount of the deposit is $250 for students planning to live in college housing and $125 for commuting stu– dents. This money will be credited to the student's account and used toward first quarter expenses. The reservation deposit is re– fundable up until the first day of registration. This policy applies to new freshmen, transfer, and readmitted students. Admission to Academic Programs Some academic programs have unique requirements. For ex– ample, music students are required to audition for entry to that de– partment. Students in education and nursing apply for admission to their respective programs during their sophomore year after the program prerequisites have been satisfied. Therefore, students should review the specific entrance requirements which are out– lined in the respective departmental sections of the catalog. Advanced Placement High school students may receive advanced collegiate standing by enrolling in college level courses during their senior year and scoring at least a 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examina– tion sponsored by the College Board. They may also earn credit by participating in the College Level Examination Program spon– sored by the College Board. Up to thirty quarter hours can be earned through these programs. Students interested in participat– ing in these programs should contact their high school counselors or the Admissions Office for details.
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