2003-2004 Academic Catalog

4 The Setting Cedarville University is located on 400 acres at the north edge of the village of Cedarville, Ohio, a quiet town with a population of approximately 3,000. Founded in 1816 at the junction of two state routes, the village and its surrounding area have long provided a wholesome environment for learning. This pleasant setting continues today. “Downtown Cedarville” features the historic Cedarville Opera House, two banks, haircutting establishments, a few restaurants, the ever-helpful Cedarville Hardware, and a coffee shop where many students like to relax and socialize with friends. Massies Creek and an adjacent park offer hours of recreation, adventure, and reflection within a mile of the University. Rolling hills and prospering farms border the village and University. This beautiful area, which extends westward to John Bryan State Park, has been recognized as one of the most scenic in the Midwest and serves as a popular spot for students to relax. Cedarville University is conveniently situated within easy access to shopping areas in the small cities of Xenia and Springfield. The University lies in the center of a triangle formed by three interstate highways, I-70, I-75, and I-71, and thus enjoys quick access to Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. These metropolitan areas offer fine dining, professional sports teams, concerts, and employment opportunities. Facilities AlfordHall Initially built as a church in 1853 and renovated by the University in 1903, Alford Auditorium has served the University in several capacities, such as a gymnasium, chapel, and theatre. The building with its new annex now functions as classrooms and faculty offices. Apple Technology Resource Center The Apple Technology Resource Center was renovated in 1998 to further strengthen Cedarville's position as a national leader in instructional technology. The 24,000 square-foot facility features computer technology and general classrooms, computer laboratories, a video conferencing center, a computerized testing center, student lounges, and 17 offices. CallanAthletic Center Constructed in 1981, the Callan Athletic Center provides year- round recreation and training. This sports center features three full-length basketball courts, five volleyball courts, eleven badminton courts, a batting cage, and a training room. It seats nearly 3,000 fans for basketball games. The floor was com- pletely renovated during the summer of 1999. The newly renovated second floor, opened in January 2003, includes the varsity room, six new classrooms, an exercise physiology lab, and office space for faculty and coaches in Exercise and Sport Science, and Sports Information. Centennial Library The 66,000 square-foot, two-story library served as the cornerstone of the university’s 1987 centennial celebration. This structure brings together the latest technologies for higher learning and provides general study and specialized seating for over 800 students. Designed to house a collection of up to 250,000 volumes, the library also contains the media resource center, the instructional technology assistance service, the curriculum materials center, computer and media-supported classrooms, a variety of individual and group study facilities, and the university archives. The library presently houses over 175,000 volumes and provides almost 1,000 periodical subscriptions in print form and over 4,700 subscriptions in full-text computer format. As a member of OhioLINK, a cooperative of 79 institutional libraries, students and faculty have access to more than 8,000,000 unique titles in a centralized computer catalog. In addition, through an online computer network, OCLC, the library has access to approximately 46,000,000 books and other library materials in over 38,000 libraries in all 50 states, Canada, and many foreign countries. Collins Hall Renovated in 1987, Collins Hall houses the academic depart- ments of communication arts and social sciences and history. CommunicationsBuilding The Communications Building houses the CDR Radio Network, the University’s radio ministry. Listeners worldwide "tune in" to CDR through a Real Audio Internet broadcast from the university website. A listener-supported ministry, the network offers a quality mix of praise and inspirational Christian music, Bible- centered programming, and up-to-date news and information. Dixon Ministry Center The 120,000 square foot Dixon Ministry Center, completed in 1996, includes the Jeremiah Chapel, the Christian Ministries Division, the Department of Music, and several classrooms. The 3,400 seat chapel is the site of daily chapel services that bring the university family together daily for worship and instruc- tion from God’s Word. This auditorium features a 9-foot Steinway grand piano and a Rodgers 960 organ. The music department facilities include 14 instructional studios, 20 practice rooms, 4 rehearsal halls, a piano pedagogy suite, a piano laboratory, a computer laboratory, 3 specialized class- rooms, a large conference room, and a beautiful 250-seat recital hall. Introduction University Profile The Dixon Ministry Center–the heart of the campus. Engineering, Nursing, ScienceCenter This facility demonstrates the University’s firm commitment to providing a quality Christian education in the sciences. This 95,000 square-foot, three-story academic center contains 11 classrooms, including a 200-seat auditorium; 10 independent study laboratories; 5 conference rooms; 36 discipline-specific laboratories; 50 offices; and several lounges. The building also contains a 39-station computer laboratory and features video and data connectivity in all offices, classrooms, and laboratories.