1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Drama Each quarter, the Communication Arts Department presents a major theatrical production. In recent years the department has produced William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Tom Griffin's The Boys Next Door, and the musicals The Sound ofMusic and My Fair Lady. Open to students from all majors, these theatre experi– ences provide students with training in performance and technical theatre. Almost all pe1formances are sold out and greatly appreciated by the college family as well as many community guests. Students may earn academic credit for participating in college plays. Forensics Students with public speaking abilities may develop and demonstrate their communication sldlls through intercol– legiate speech competition on the college's Forensics Team. Competing at both the novice and varsity levels, students participate in public address, oral interpretation, and limited preparation events. Students interested in participating should contact the forensics coach for more information. Limited scholarships are available for incoming freshmen with significant success in high school forensic competition. For information on forensic scholarships, direct inquiries to the Director of Forensics, Dr. David Robey. "Dorm life" leads to some ofcollege's greatest treasures - great fim, 1111forgettable memories, and lifelong friendships. Special productions like "My Fair Lady," highlight the dramatic talents of students. Housing Residence hall living is considered an integral part of the educational process. An appropriate residence hall environment contributes to academic achievement, an understanding of one's self, and the development of interpersonal skills and appropriate attitudes toward others. Residence hall living also develops lasting friend– ships and rich memories. Consequently, all single stu– dents under 25 years of age, except those commuting from the home of their parents or legal guardian, are required to live in college residence halls. Students 25 and older must secure off-campus housing. Approximately 80% of the student body lives on campus in college housing. Men and women are housed in separate residence halls. All offer convenient laundry and lounge areas and house just two students per room. Each room is fully furnished and equipped with a phone, permitting students to dial and receive calls directly. Every residence hall offers a computer in each room linked to CedarNet, the campus-wide computer network. Students also have access to computer labs on campus. 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 informa– tion concerning residence hall staffing, furnishings, and policies is found in the student handbook, which is sent to new students prior to their arrival on campus. Married students usually live in the apartment complex owned by the College or in one of many area apartments.