2005-2006 Academic Catalog

7 Introduction University Services determining majors and occupations. In addition to a career library, the career services home page ( www.cedarville.edu / career ) links to the very latest in network-based job search programs, guides to major employers, and directories for graduate schools. Career Link Days are held each year to provide an opportunity for prospective employers to meet with students. Potential employers also visit the University for individual on-campus recruiting days. Video conferencing is available for employer/ student interviews. Registered students are placed in a job-match database that enables Career Services to provide resumès to employers and publish them on the Internet. The office maintains credential files for all education majors and provides seniors and alumni with a reference/credential service. Career Services Advisory Board The Career Services Advisory Board consists of professionals from nonprofit and for-profit sectors, other college career offices, and graduate school programs. The board meets annually to advise and evaluate Cedarville's plans for further strengthening the career and ministry placement services. Jeffrey A. Carter, The University of Dayton Timothy Houghton, The Horace Mann Companies Jim Leightenheimer, Cedarville University Salvatore LoDico, H/R Consultant Larry Mealy, Taylor University Carol Rivetti, Comstor, Inc. Marcella Sampson, Central State University Jennifer Sheehan, Rocking Horse Center John Styll, Gospel Music Association Ronald Walker, Cedarville University Thad Winston, The State Farm Insurance Companies Myron L. Youngman, The Kaifa Group, Inc. CounselingServices The Counseling Services Office provides a place where students can find understanding, encouragement, and counsel as they deal with personal, interpersonal, and spiritual concerns. Staffed by licensed professional counselors, this service offers individual, 50-minute counseling sessions that work around each student's class schedule. Support groups that address specific topics of concern are available throughout the academic year. This service, for which students pay no additional charge, is offered by appointment. In the case of a crisis, the service is provided as needed. Additional resources for counsel and guidance include the vice president for Christian ministries, faculty members, and staff members. Faculty advisors are particularly prepared to assist students in program and course selection. Phone : 937-766-7595 Web : www.cedarville.edu/counseling E-mail : counsel@cedarville.edu Healthcare and Medical Services Student healthcare is provided by University Medical Services (UMS), a full-service ambulatory care facility that provides health care services similar to a family practice office. UMS is located adjacent to the Doden Field House and contracts with several local physicians and practitioners so that health care services are available to students right on campus. UMS is staffed by expert physicians, nurses, and paramedics that love caring for young adults and are committed to providing quality health care. The services of UMS include physician and nursing appoint- ments, physicals for athletic participation, ministry participation, and academic physicals, laboratory services, prescription dispensary services, allergy clinic services, immunization clinic, and travel immunization services, to name a few. UMS also works closely with area hospitals and specialists to coordinate referrals for students to specialty physicians and for other medical services such as radiology testing. Most services at UMS are free as a benefit of tuition, regardless of whether or not a student has insurance. Examples of free services are over-the-counter medications, equipment loans, and visits to see the nurse due to illness or injuries. There is a $15 charge for physician and nurse practitioner visits and a nominal charge for prescription medications, immunizations, and lab testing. Students will be given a receipt for any fees they incur at UMS. For their convenience, any charges will be placed on their student account. Because UMS is not set up to bill any insurance company, it is recommended that students use their receipt and contact their private insurance company or the student health insurance office for any insurance benefits to which they may be entitled. Phone : 937-766-7862 Fax : 937-766-7865 Web : www.cedarville.edu/ums E-mail : univmed@cedarville.edu Another health care service available to students on campus is Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services (CUEMS), a volunteer EMS ambulance ministry manned with students who are nationally and state certified EMT's and/or paramedics. CUEMS responds primarily to emergencies on campus; however, CUEMS provides mutual aid to the Cedarville Town- ship and the surrounding community when needed. The students who are involved in the ministry volunteer their medical expertise to the Cedarville University family and strive to demon- strate Christ's love and compassion to their fellow students in time of need. To learn more about the ministry of CUEMS, visit the following website: www.cedarville.edu/ums . Housing Residence hall living is an integral part of the educational process at Cedarville. All single students under 23 years of age, except those commuting from the home of their parents or legal guardian, are required to live in University residence halls. Students 23 and older must secure off-campus housing. Approximately 80% of the student body lives on campus in University housing. Men and women are housed in separate residence halls. All offer convenient laundry and lounge areas and house just two students per room. Each room is fully furnished and "phone ready," permitting students to dial and receive calls directly. Every residence hall room is equipped with a networked computer and printer. Housing assignments are made by the Student Life Office. Upperclassmen who have paid reservation fees are given priority for reserving rooms. New students are assigned rooms after they have been admitted and have submitted their reserva- tion deposits. Complete information concerning residence hall staffing, furnishings, and policies is found in the student handbook at www.cedarville.edu/studenthandbook . A student handbook will be mailed to new students prior to their arrival on campus. Married students may find housing at Cedar Park, a University- owned apartment complex, or in one of many area apartments.