2000-2001 Academic Catalog

4. A student may take just one elective course per term under the credit/no credit designation. 5. The total number of courses (other than one-hour physical education courses) which may be taken under the credit/no credit designation is determined by the student's cumulative grade point average: 2.0-2.49 2.5-2.99 3.0-3.49 one course two courses four courses 3.5 and above six courses 6. A sh1dent taking an elective course who wishes to change from the credit/no credit designation to the regular grading designation must do so before the end of the fourth week of the quarter. 7. A student who wishes to change an elective course to the credit/no credit designation must do so before the end of the first full calendar week of the quarter. Academic Honors TheDean's Honor List Until final awards are announced at commencement, the highest academic honor possible to attain at Cedarville University is to be included on the Dean's Honor List. This list of high-ranking students is published at the end of each regular quarter. Lists are not published following the summer sessions. The requirements for the Dean's Honor List are as follows: 1. A student must have a 3.75 grade point average or higher for the quarter. 2. A student must have no grade for the quarter lower than a"B." 3. A student must cany a minimum of 12 quarter hours, excluding "CR" hours. Exceptions are made for those enrolled in field experiences or internships granting credit/no credit, provided they take at least two regularly graded courses. 4. A student must complete eve1y course being taken by the end of the quarter when grades are turned in by the faculty. TheDean'sList Published at the end of each regular quarter, the Dean's List is issued with the following requirements: 1. A student must maintain a 3.50 average for the quarter. 2. A student must be canying at least 12 quarter hours, excluding "CR" hours. Exceptions are made for those enrolled in field experiences or internships granting credit/no credit, provided they take at least two regularly graded courses. 3. A student must complete eve1y course being taken by the end of the quarter when grades are turned in by the faculty. GraduationwithHonors Upon recommendation of the faculty, a student who earns a grade point average of 3.5 will be graduated "with honor;" one who earns a grade point average of 3.75 will be graduated "with high honor;" and one who earns a grade point average of 3.9 will be graduated "with highest honor." A student must be in residence at least two full years (90 quarter hours) in order to qualify for graduation with honors. Hours earned by examination (test out) do not count as hours in residence toward graduation with honors. Academic Information 41 Academic Awards Dr. and Mrs. Merlin Ager Education Award Given to a senior majoring in education, preference given to those planning to teach overseas. The student must have a GPA of 3.3 or above and have an effective ongoing ministty to young people. Established by the Education Depaiiment Faculty and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Merlin Ager. Alumni Scholarship and Grant Endowment Fund Awards Awarded to outstanding freshmen, sophomores, andjuniors by each academic depatiment. Provided by the Alumni Association. The Amstutz Management-Sales Award Granted to a deserving junior majoring in business administration. Provided by Mr. and Mrs. Myron E. Amstutz. The Pat Yoder Amstutz Nursing Award Granted to a deserving junior majoring in nursing. Provided by Mr. and Mrs. Myron E. Amstutz. Anderson Family Scholarship Fund Granted to a female student with a foreign language concentration and a 3.0 GPA. Provided by Mr. and Mrs. Robeii J. Anderson. The Arline Littleton Autio Award Given to a senior elementary education student who intends to pursue a career in public school education. Given by General and Mrs. Clyde Autio. The John W. Bickett Alumni Scholarships Given to juniors and seniors preparing for pastoral or missionary service and planning to continue their education in seminary or language studies. Provided by HeritageAlumni. Shari Boblitt Family Memorial Award Established by the family of Shari Boblitt. Given to a graduating seniorwho is pursuing a post graduate degree in the field ofChristian Counseling. The recipientmust have a cumulative GPA of3.3 or above. The Boyd Accounting Award Presented annually to a deserving junior in accounting. The Alton R. Brown Psychology Award Given to two juniors majoring in psychology or applied science. Provided by the members of the Alton R. Brown family. The Edmund Burke Award Presented to a junior majoring in social science with a 3.5 GPA. The Business Faculty Senior Scholar Awards Given to graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship and exem– plaiy Christian, moral, and ethical character. The David G. Canine Award Given to a graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of3.0 or above who is planning to enter the pastorate and has a heart for evangelism. Established in memory of and gratitude for the ministry ofDavid G. Canine. Centennial Libra!)' Scholarship Award in Librmy Science Given to a senior accepted for enrollment or planning to begin a graduate programwithin two years ofgraduating from CedarvilleUniversity to pursue an advanced degree in Library and Information Science. J.D. Cloud and Co. AccountingAward Given to an accounting student who is a junior with a 3'.5 or higher GPA and who has expressed an interest in public accounting as a career. CRC Press Chemist1y Award Presented to the student with the highest average for the year in general chemistty. The Creation Research Awards Presented annually to outstanding seniors majoring in biology, chemistty, mathematics, or physics. The Irma M Dodson Award Granted to a graduating senior in elementaiy education. Endowed out of gratitude for the Lord's enablement in allowing Inna M. Dodson to serve 50 years in education. Helen Drullinger Memorial Award Established in memory ofHelen Drollinger. Given to a student enrolled in aBible program, preparing for professional Christianministry. The recipientmustmaintain a cumula– tive GPA of 3.3 or above. Preference is given to a married student whose wife is working to help pay for his college expenses. The Erich W. Ebert Award Given to a senior secondary or elemen– tary education student who has as his or her intent to pursue a career in Christian school education. Provided by General and Mrs. Clyde Autio in loving mem01y ofErich W. Ebert. The Austin Elmore Award Presented annually to a junior majoring in biology. Preference given to students demonstrating potential in botanical science.s. Established to honor Austin Elmore for 17 years of faithful minist1y as a biology professor at Cedarville. The Faculty Scholarship Trophy Given to the graduating senior with the highest cumulative grade point average. Eligibilitymust include