1992-1993 Academic Catalog

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 Association of Colleges and Schools. This recognition signifies that the College is accredited. The College also holds membership in the Christian College Coalition, the Ohio College Association, the Association of lndependent 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. Information concerning accrediting agencies and respective accreditation requirements is available in the Office of the Academic Vice President. The Setting Cedarville College is located on a 100-acre campus at the north edge of the village of Cedarville, Ohio, a quiet town with a population of approximately 3,000. Founded in 1816 at the junction of two state routes, the village and its surrounding area have long maintained a reputation for providing a wholesome environment for learning. This pleasant setting continues today. "Downtown Cedarville" features the historic Cedarville Opera House, two banks, several haircutting establishments, a few restaurants, and the ever-helpful Cedarville Hardware. Massies Creek contributes a touch of rustic beauty to the area, bisecting the village with its deep limestone gorge and cascading over picturesque falls just west of the village limits. Massies Creek Gorge and the adjacent Williamson Mound Park offer hours of recreation, adventure, and reflection within a mile of the College. Rolling hills and prospering farms border the village and College. Quiet, tree-lined lanes beckon runners, cyclists or students out for a "cruise." Just four miles north of campus lies Clifton, the site of the quaint Clifton Mill, a water-powered grist mill, and the renown Clifton Gorge, whose 75-foot cliffs attract rock climbers and hikers from all over the midwest. This beautiful area, which extends westward to the John Bryan State Park, has been recognized as one of the most scenic in the Midwest and serves as a popular College Profile 7 spot for students to relax. Though located in a rural community, Cedarville College is conveniently situated within easy access to shopping areas in the small cities of Xenia and Springfield. The College lies in the center of a triangle formed by three interstate highways, I-70, I-75, and I-71, and thus enjoys quick access to Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati, three of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation. Founders' Hall Constructed in 1895 as the first building of the College, "Old Main" has served as the focal point of campus activity for over ninety years. This historic facility was renamed "Founders' Hall" on the Centennial Charter Day, January 26, 1987, to recognize the five men who pooled their vision, energy, and wealth to give birth to Cedarville College. Today this stately structure serves as Cedarville's administrative and academic headquarters with offices for the president, academic vice president,. vice president for development, and student accounts on the first floor. The second floor contains one general classroom and offices for vice president for business. Faculty offices are located on the third floor. The lower level of this building houses the copy center, personnel, and annual giving offices.