2005-2006 Academic Catalog

9 Introduction Student Life toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind. Society for Technical Communicators promotes the purposes and services of technical communication systems. Society for Women Engineers Society of Automotive Engineers provides its members opportunities to gain broader insight into the engineering profession. Society of Engineers Aiding Missions has as its mission to educate, equip, and engage engineers in the cause of world missions. Society of Human Resources Management is an organization for students interested in human resources and labor relations. Students in Free Enterprise is an organization that provides students the opportunity to make a difference and develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enter- prise. Academic/Honor Organizations Alpha Beta Phi is Cedarville’s chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary theatre organization, and seeks to promote awareness and appreciation of the theatre arts on campus. Membership is open to all majors and is based on meeting national criteria for dedication to and excellence in stagecraft. Alpha Kappa Delta is an English honor organization that recognizes outstanding students in the English program. Epsilon Omega is a local chapter of Phi Alpha Honor Society, the National Social Work Honor Society, committed to promoting a high standard of education for social workers. Omega Mu is the Cedarville University chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. The goal of this honor society is to promote the scholarly investigation of politics and to assist its members in developing their leadership potential in their sphere of influence. Tau Beta Pi is a Cedarville University Engineering Honor Society, which recognizes junior and senior engineering majors for outstanding scholastic achievement combined with strong Christian character. Tau Delta Kappa provides an opportunity for fellowship and exchange of ideas and supports students involved in the honors program. Media Organizations Cedars The editorial staff is comprised of students who publish the campus semi-monthly newspaper. U99.5 FM is the student-operated radio station of Cedarville University that serves the student body with information and entertainment. Yearbook The Miracle staff is a group of students responsible for the publication of the University yearbook. Special Interest Organizations Alpha Sigma is devoted to promote critical thinking through philosophical and theological inquiry into issues central to the Christian worldview and our contemporary culture. Alpha Sigma Lambda exists to provide opportunities for students to gain experience using American Sign Language and to minister to both deaf and hearing people within the Cedarville University family and the broader community. Air Force ROTC –see page 120. Army ROTC –see page 121. Chess Club provides opportunities for fellowship and interaction with students who enjoy the game of chess. Cedarville Racquetball Club is devoted to facilitating and promoting racquetball, helping players improve their game, while learning to love the game more. Intercollegiate Athletics Cedarville University provides intercollegiate competition for men in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, and tennis. Intercollegiate sports for women include basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. 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 coach. A limited amount of athletic financial aid is available for outstanding athletes. Campus Recreation The Campus Recreation Program provides 30 intramural sports, various outdoor pursuit trips, fitness programming, special events, and the 40-foot-high indoor climbing wall to help meet the fitness and recreational needs and interests of our University family. For a listing of activities and additional information, visit: www.cedarville.edu/recreation. Campus Activities The Campus Activities Office provides a program of cultural, social, educational, and recreational activities. Programs include Christian concerts with groups like Newsboys, Jars of Clay, the Elms, and Point of Grace; cultural programs; musical special- ists; talent nights; all-school parties; special interest trips; retreats; topical discussions; and guest speakers. Involvement in campus organizations provides additional opportunities for learning and social interaction. Organizations Student Government Association exists to provide a means by which the student body can express their thoughts and desires to the administration. SGA also orchestrates activities, chapels, organizations, and leadership opportunities for the benefit of the student body. Academic/Professional Organizations American College Health Association is the principal advocate and leadership organization for college and university health. The organization provides education, communication, products, and services, as well as promotes research and culturally competent practices to enhance its members' ability to advance the health of all students and the campus community. American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, promoting practical experience and professional development. Association of Information Technology Professionals provides management information systems, computer informa- tion systems, and computer science majors with opportunities to network with AITP members and learn about information systems careers through seminars and computer-related activities. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which exists to promote technical and professional growth among electrical engineering students. Music Educators National Conference is the University’s student chapter of Music Educators National Conference for music majors and others involved in pursuing a music teaching program. Sigma Beta Delta encourages and recognizes scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management, and administration and encourages and promotes aspirations