1998-1999 Academic Catalog

NewStudentOrientation At the start of each quarter, new students are provided with opportunities designed to facilitate adjustments to their new surroundings and provide a format for course selection and program planning with the assistance of an assigned faculty advisor. The program includes orientation for parents. Special interest sessions, question and answer times, small group meetings, and social activities provide opportunities for students and parents to meet new friends and adjust to a new environment. Help during winter and spring quarters is often provided on a one-on-one basis with a continuing student. Placement testing may be required during orientation. Spiritual Emphasis The College desires that each student grow in his or her relationship with Christ. Consequently, students are urged to set aside a definite period of time each day for private devo– tions. Daily chapel services provide spiritual encouragement and enrichment. Additionally, all students are required to attend church services regularly. Opportunities for worship include the Cedarville College Fellowship, which meets in the College chapel, as well as numerous churches within easy driving distance of Cedarville. Spiritual growth is further encouraged through student prayer groups which meet regularly to pray for special needs. One day in Fall Quarter and one day in Spring Quarter is set aside as a "Day of Prayer," a time when the entire college family gathers to pray together. StudentPublications Students maintain primary responsibility for the publication of the college yearbook, The Miracle, and the college newspa– per, Cedars. A faculty member provides direction and advice. Students interested in staff positions may contact the respec– tive editors. Students enhance their broadcasting experience while serving the student body by working at U99.5, the college"s student radio station. An impromptu prayer session can often be observed throughout campus as friends gather to encourage and exhort. StudentGovernmentAssociation The Student Government Association (SGA) is the represen– tative assembly of the student body. SGA includes officers elected annually by the student body. The purpose of SGA is to assist in providing a well-rounded program of extracurricular activities, to help establish and maintain an efficient and harmonious school atmosphere, and to recommend to the proper authmities or to take action deemed necessary for the welfare of the student as an individual or for the student body as a whole. Election to SGA provides an opportunity to develop and exercise leadership in student affairs. SGA is also responsible for chapel services each Friday. Vehicles Freshmen with grade point averages of 2.5 or higher may bring motor vehicles to the College after their first quarter. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must maintain a 2.0 cumula– tive grade point average to retain the privilege of having a motor vehicle at the College. All motor vehicles must be registered with the Campus Public Safety office. Student RadioStation Students interested in applying and developing their skills in electronic media are encouraged to join the staff of U99.5, the College's student radio station. Operating at 99.5 FM, the station airs 62 hours weekly, serving the student body with entertainment and information. Though broadcasting students possess an edge as a result of their coursework in broadcast– ing, students from all majors are encouraged to apply for staff positions. Those interested should contact the station managerat937-766-8818.