1995-1996 Academic Catalog

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 nmners, 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 recog– nized as one of the most scenic in the Midwest and serves as a popular 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 Spring– field. 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 one-hundred 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 CedarvilleCollege. 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 the 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. The Campus 7 Bookstore Offering one of the largest selections of Christian books and materials in the Midwest, the Cedarville College Bookstore makes its home right in the center of campus. With everything from sweatshirts to textbooks to greeting cards, the bookstore endeavors to provide students with the materials necessary to enjoy a successful college experience. Patterson Clinic Conveniently located in the center of campus, Patterson Clinic provides total health care including education to assist students to avoid preventable illnesses and enjoy a fulfilling, healthy experience at the College. Consulting physicians and full- and part-time nurses provide health care. CommunicationsBuilding The Communications Building houses the post office and CDR Radio Network, the College's radio ministry. Students receive federal as well as campus mail in their assigned post office boxes. CDR Radio Network serves a portion of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky with Christ-centered, 24-hour program– ming. The five station network includes WCDR (90.3 FM) broadcasting in the Dayton/Springfield area, WOHC (90. l FM) in Chillicothe, and WOHP (88.3 FM) in Portsmouth, Ohio. In addition, CDR serves Columbus and Central Ohio at 88.1 FM and Richmond, Indiana at 95.3 FM through the use of FM translators. A listener– supported ministry, the network offers a quality mix of praise and inspirational Christian music, Bible-centered programming and up-to-date news and information. Students and listeners participate in a number of service projects coordinated by CDR throughout the year, including "Project Angeltree", a program which benefits children of prison inmates in Southern and Central Ohio. AlfordAuditorium Located across from the main part of campus, historic Alford Auditorium has served the College in several capacities throughout its 65-year history. Originally constructed as a church auditorium, the structure later functioned as a gymnasium. When newer athletic facilities were built, Alford served as the College's chapel. Since 1976, the auditorium has provided facili– ties for drama productions and lectures. An addition completed in 1991 houses a music rehearsal hall, a music computer laboratory, and music faculty offices.