2007-2008 Academic Catalog

Academic Information Academic Information 22 Cedarville University 2007-08 Academic Support Services Each student is assigned to an academic advisor who offers counsel concerning course scheduling. A student who has not declared a major will be assigned to a special advisor equipped to offer assistance in selecting a field of study. Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to registration, whenever an academic problem is encountered, or when considering any changes in their educational program. A student with low grades in a major or minor field may be advised to select another field of study. Academic Enrichment Program The University offers a supplemental academic assistance program to serve students whose academic backgrounds do not reflect their collegiate academic potential. Components of this program include an orientation course entitled COLL-1000 Transitions, special advising, tutoring when necessary, and in some cases, diagnostic testing. Admission to the academic enrichment program is determined by the admissions committee. Students selected for this program usually take a typical freshman course of study comprised of general education requirements. Students who complete the program find that this assistance during the first year of college helps them establish an excellent foundation for academic success in the future. A complete description of this program is available from the admissions office. Students with Disabilities Reasonable and appropriate adjustments or modifications are implemented for students with disabilities to ensure equal access and the opportunity to achieve educational objectives. Students with qualified disabilities seeking assistance at the post-secondary level must “self identify” in a timely fashion to the coordinator of disability services. Accommodations are determined on a case- by-case basis with the provision of documentation from a qualified professional. For additional information, contact the coordinator of disability services. Tutoring Tutoring is available to students desiring supplemental learning opportunities through a certified tutoring program offered by the academic assistance center. The center provides one-on-one tutoring, as well as free group sessions through the Student Government Association. Sessions include the following courses: GMTH-1040 Calculus for Business, CHEM-1000 Principles of Chemistry, GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology, GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture, and other classes as needed. Faculty assistance is available for all courses during office hours. The University encourages scholarship and academic success. Transient Study Coursework to be completed at other institutions by a student enrolled at Cedarville University must be approved before the course is taken by securing the signatures of the transfer coordinator, the student’s academic advisor, and the chairperson of the academic department governing the course requirement that the transferred course is to satisfy. Transient Study Applications are available in the office of the registrar. An official transcript must be received before transfer credit will be evaluated and recorded. Travel Study Opportunities Students are encouraged to take advantage of a semester at one of Cedarville’s satellite campuses. Participants remain enrolled at Cedarville, continue to receive financial aid, and take classes for Cedarville credit. Programs are mainly open to juniors and seniors. Advanced planning is highly recommended. For additional information and help with planning, contact Cedarville University’s travel study director. Application procedures and program details are also listed at www.cedarville.edu / academics/travelstudy . ARRIBA ARRIBA, Academic Residency and Research Internship for Baptists Abroad, is a work/study program sponsored by Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa, in cooperation with Baptist Mid-Missions. Cedarville students in any major may earn up to 30 semester hours of credit in Spanish, sociology, biology, religion, missions, cross-cultural studies, and general electives. Students involved in the program spend 11 months in Peru, South America, where classroom theory is integrated with practical application and experience in cultural studies, church planting, and alpine and rainforest studies, under the direction of experienced missionaries and college professors. Students interested in the program should contact Dr. John Silvius for additional information. Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Students enrolled in the environmental biology curriculum may take advantage of courses offered by the Au Sable Institute, including field botany, land resources, limnology, marine biology, animal ecology, and restoration ecology. Students may choose to attend any of five Au Sable Institute locations: Au Sable Great Lakes (Mancelona, Michigan), Au Sable Pacific Rim (Whidbey Island, Washington), Au Sable East (Chesapeake Bay, Virginia), Au Sable Africa (Nairobi, Kenya), and Au Sable India (Tamil Nadu, South India). Au Sable courses provide academic content, field experience, and practical tools for stewardship of creational resources. The Institute grants vocational certificates for environmental analysts, land resource analysts, water resource