2001-2002 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 University 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 devotions. Daily chapel services provide spiritual encourage– ment and enrichment. Additionally, all students are required to attend church services regularly. Opportunities for worship include the Cedarville University Fellowship, which meets in the University 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 university family gathers to pray together. StudentPublications Students maintain primary responsibility for the publication of the university yearbook, The Miracle, and the university newspaper, Cedars. A faculty member provides direction and advice. Students interested in staff positions may contact the respective editors. 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 ofextracun-icular activities, to help establish and maintain an efficient and harmonious school atmosphere, and to recommend to the proper authorities 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 of2.5 or higher may bring motor vehicles to the University after their first quatier. 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 University. All motor vehicles must be registered with the Campus Public Safety office. Students develop /(fe-long .fi'ie11dships tlirougli i11vo/ve111e11t in a variet)' of activities 011 campus. · StudentRadio Station Students interested in applying and developing their skills in electronic media are encouraged to join the staffofU99.5, the University'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 manager at 937-766-8818. Campus Activities The Campus Activities Office provides a program of cultural, social, educational, and recreational activities that is consistent with university educational and spiritual objectives and, therefore, contributes to the personal development of the University family. A special program series provides Christian concerts, cultural programs, and musical specialists. Other activities include a variety oflearning experiences and social events such as banquets, talent nights, all-school parties, special interest trips, retreats, topical discussions, and guest speakers. A full range ofrecreational and intramural sports for both men and women, including flag football, soccer, volley– ball, basketball, racquetball, table tennis, walleyball, softball, river rafting, skiing, and golf, completes the integrative approach of Campus Activities. The Campus Activities Office also provides for opporhmities ofleadership development. The Leadership Development Program at Cedarville University is designed to enhance the character traits, knowledge base, and skills of developing student leaders. The philosophy of the Leadership Develop– ment Program assumes that inherent leadership potential varies in individuals based on personality strengths, intellect and spiritual giftedness; but that all students can increase their leadership ability over time. This can be done through involvement in a wide variety of Student Organizations as well as taking part in Leadership Workshops and other events/ activities geared towards the development of leadership traits, skills and knowledge.