1999-2000 Academic Catalog

Collins Hall Collins Hall houses the counseling center and the academic depaiiments of communication aiis, and social sciences and histmy. It is also the broadcast site for U99.5, the student– operated radio station of the College. Renovated in 1987, this building bears the name of the Andrew Collins family, longtime suppmiers of the College. CommunicationsBuilding The Communications Building houses the post office and CDRRadio Network, the College's radio ministry. Students receive U.S. and campus mail in their assigned post office boxes. CDR Radio Network serves a po1iion of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky with Christ-centered, 24-hourprogramming. Also lmown as "The Path", this six station network includes WCDR (90. 3 FM) broadcasting in the Dayton/Springfield area, WOHC (90.1 FM) in Chillicothe, andWOHP (88.3 FM) in Portsmouth, Ohio. In addition, CDR serves Columbus and Central Ohio at 88.1 FM, New Paris, OH at 90.5 FM, and Richmond, Indiana at 95.3 FM through the use of FM translators. Listeners world– wide "tune in" to CDR through a Real Audio Internet broad– cast from the College website. A listener-supported ministry, the network offers a quality mix ofpraise and inspirational Christianmusic, Bible-centered programming, and up-to-date news and infonnation. The 120,000 square foot Dixon Ministry Center completed in 1996, and named for Dr. and Mrs. Paul Dixon, demonstrates the College's commitment to "the Word ofGod and testimony of Jesus Christ." The building includes the Jeremiah Chapel, the Christian Ministries Division, the Music Department, and several classrooms. Facilities for Christianministries include 14 offices as well as four specially designed rehearsal areas for ministry teams. The 3,400 seat chapel is the site of daily chapel services. Featuring committed Christian speakers from many walks of life, these sessions bring the college family together daily for worship and instruction from God's word. Because of the importance of chapel in the lives of students and the education offered by the College, chapels are directed by the president himself. President Dixon speaks most Mondays. This audito– rium features a 14-foot Steinway grand piano and a Rodgers 960organ. The Music Department occupies approximately one-third of the large structure. Facilities include 14 instructional studios, 20 practice rooms, four rehearsal halls, a piano pedagogy suite, a piano laboratory, a computer laboratory, three specialized classrooms, a large conference room, and a beautiful 250-seat recital hall. Dixon Nfi11ist1y Center