1992-1993 Academic Catalog

38 Academic Information Independent Study Independent study allows students to develop a high degree of independence in their ability to choose and investigate problems. The objectives of the program include providing opportunities to explore areas not covered in normal course structure, recognizing foreign travel experiences, rewarding self-motivated students, and encouraging joint-study by faculty and students on specialized projects. Individual students and faculty members develop the specific criteria which must be met for the successful completion of specific independent study projects. However, the following guidelines govern the independent study program: 1. Only one independent study project may be undertaken in an academic term. 2. The maximum credit which may be earned for an independent study project is four quarter hours. 3. The faculty member supervising the independent study must review and initial the student's copy of the written proposal and the registration card. Registration for the independent study must occur at the beginning of the quarter in which the work is to be completed. 4. No more than eight hours in independent study may be counted toward the major field; no more than four hours toward a minor field; and no more than sixteen may be counted toward graduation. Independent study taken outside major and/or minor fields must be approved by the department chairman and the academic vice president. 5. Although grade point average is not a qualification for independent study, the faculty member has the right to deny student participation for any appropriate reason. 6. Grading (letter or CR/NC) is determined by the participating faculty member. The student body and college administration joined together to raise funds for the ambulance used by the student-run Emergency Medical Service. Special Academic Programs Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Students with an environmental biology emphasis ma~ take. ad~antage of courses offered by the Au Sable Institute m field ecology, field biology, land resources, wat~r resources, animal ecology, and entomology. In a settmg of the forests, wetlands, lakes, and wild rivers of northern lower Michigan, students take courses whic~ provide academic content, field experience, and practical tools for stewardship of creational resources. The Institute grants vocational certificates for environmental analysts, land resource analysts, water resource analysts, and naturalists. Qualified students are awarded the Au Sable Fellowship of up to $1,200. One or more Institute Grants-in-Aid of at least $350 are also available each year. Honors scholarships of $500 and Au Sable stewardship awards of $350 are granted to returning students. Interested students should contact Dr. John Silvius, Cedarville College Au Sable Institute Representative. Emergency Medical Service The Emergency Medical Service was established at Cedarville College in 1969. The squad is comprised of approximately a dozen students (EMT's Advanced EMT's, and Paramedics) who volunteer,their time to act as the Emergency Medical Service division of Patt~~son. Clinic. Members of the squad must be certlfi~d. m the State of Ohio as Emergency Medical Technicians. The squad responds to emergencies both oi;. campus and in the community through mutual aid with the Cedarville Township Fire Department. . Since state certification is necessmy for membership m the squad, the College grants credit to those students who comp.lete the Department of Education's approved programs m Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic programs. Upon receipt of bonified copies of 'Department ~f Educati?n' certificates of completion, the College will grant five quarter hours of elective credit for Emergency Medical Technician training, three ~u.arter ~o~rs for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician trammg, and eight quarter hours for Paramedic training. CCEMS (Cedarville College Emergency Medical Service) sponsors the Basic EMT class in the evenings both Fall and Winter Quarters. The class prepares the student for both State of Ohio and National Registry certification. This aids those who wish to find summer experience as either volunteer or paid EMT's in their home states. CCEMS is both represented in the Student Government Association and considered a Christian min_i~try team. Membership on CCEMS provides excitmg opportunities for ministry and valuable