2002-2003 Academic Catalog

9 Introduction Student Life Forensics Students with public speaking and oral interpretation abilities may sharpen their skills through intercollegiate speech competi- tion on the university’s state champion Forensics Team, which recently became national champions among Christian colleges and universities. For more information, see the Co-Curricular Activities in the Department of Communication Arts section of this catalog. Intercollegiate Athletics Cedarville University maintains intercollegiate competition for men in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, and soccer. Intercollegiate sports for women include basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track, softball, tennis, volleyball, and soccer. Cedarville is a member of the American Mideast Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the National Chris- tian College Athletic Association. Students interested in participating on an intercollegiate athletic team should contact the Admissions Office or the respective coaches. A limited amount of athletic financial aid is available for outstanding athletes. LeadershipOpportunities The Campus Activities Office provides opportunities for leader- ship development. The Leadership Institute at Cedarville University is designed to enhance the character traits, knowl- edge base, and skills of developing student leaders. The philosophy of The Leadership Institute 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. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following: • The Excel Initiative – Workshops for all students who desire to enhance leadership skills • The Character Forum – Panel discussions, chapel series, and awards to develop and recognize strong character • The Operation Timothy Mentoring Program – Connects students with proven leaders for personal reflection and accountability 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 encouragement 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. The Fellowship conducts services on campus Sunday and Wednesday evenings throughout the school year. Seven students elected each year by the student body direct the Fellowship, which strives to meet the needs of students who are not able to travel regularly to area local churches. It also provides ministry opportunities for students to lead, speak, provide special music, usher, and more. Spiritual growth is further encouraged through student prayer groups which meet regularly to pray for special needs. One day each semester is set aside as a “Day of Prayer,” a time when the entire university family gathers to pray together. strate obedience to the Bible. Consequently, all members of the university family agree to live according to the University's lifestyle commitment. Faculty, staff, and administrators reaffirm this commitment annually when they sign their contracts. Students affirm their agreement to live by this commitment as a part of the application process and upon registering for classes. Some aspects of this agreement reflect our biblical convictions; others reflect what we call "institutional preferences." Specifically, we agree to avoid acts of sexual immorality, and we agree not to use alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or nonmedical drugs. In all things we seek to serve Christ and to avoid personal attitudes of dishonesty, selfishness, disrespect, racism, unethical conduct, and irreverence. A discipline system exists to correct those who violate the lifestyle agreement. Discipline can range from a small fine to immediate dismissal based on the severity of the offense. In all cases, our desire is to restore the individual to a correct relation- ship with Christ. Immediate dismissal often occurs in situations involving sexual immorality, theft, or a violation of the University's alcohol or drug standards. The University's standards of conduct are listed in the Cedarville University Student Handbook ( www.cedarville.edu/studenthandbook ) , along with information about how students can request a hearing involving a disciplin- ary incident, or what steps they can take to seek readmittance to the University following a dismissal. Debate Students who enjoy competitive intellectual situations and possess good speaking abilities are encouraged to interview for the Debate Team. For more information, see the Co-Curricular Activities in the Department of Communication Arts section of this catalog. Drama Each semester the Communication Arts Department presents a major theatrical production. In recent years the department has produced The Pirates of Penzance, As You Like It, The Glass Menagerie, and Lost in Yonkers. Performances are often sold out and always greatly appreciated by the university family as well as many community guests. Steel Magnolias, performed in the Stevens Student Center Theatre , was a humorous, tender and inspiring celebration of friendship.