2007-2008 Academic Catalog

2007-08 Cedarville University Introduction Introduction Alpha Sigma is devoted to promoting 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 146. Army ROTC – see page 147. Chess Club provides opportunities for fellowship and interaction with students who enjoy the game of chess. Cedarville Photography Club is established to provide everyone within the Cedarville University family—students, staff, and faculty—the opportunity to learn, share, and fellowship about their common interests in all areas of photography and imaging as a hobby, artistic medium, and profession. Furthermore, the Cedarville Photography Club will promote a Christ-centered and Christ-honoring approach to photography and imaging as a medium for personal, artistic, and professional expression. Cedarville Racquetball Club is devoted to facilitating and promoting racquetball, helping players improve their game, while learning to love the game more. Cedarville Students for Life (SFL) is an organization dedicated to defending the dignity and value of every human life, from conception until death. SFL is a voice for the defenseless in our society. Through awareness-raising events and political advocacy, SFL equips students to take a stand against abortion and the willful destruction of innocent life. CU Climbing Club is a rock climbing club devoted to facilitating and promoting technical climbing as an extra-curricular activity and encouraging other rock climbers in Christian love while demonstrating a Christian lifestyle. CU Republican Club is an organization dedicated to the development of Christian leaders in the political arena. CU Transformed is for paintball enthusiasts. Open to any student, faculty, or staff who has an interest in paintball, this organization promotes opportunities to play together as well as seeks out ministry through the avenue of paintball. Delta Alpha Epsilon DAE is a group of junior students who work directly with the Cedarville University Alumni Association and Advancement Division in serving alumni and friends of the University. Officers Christian Fellowship exists to promote spiritual growth and camaraderie among Air Force and Army ROTC cadets. Semper Fidelis Society is dedicated to encouraging and providing support for United States Marine Corps Officer candidates, reservists, and veterans. Students for Religious Freedom seeks to inform and involve the student body and churches regarding religious persecution. Table Tennis Club aims to promote the game of table tennis throughout the university, allow for the development of skills, and interact with other colleges and universities through the game. The Underground provides a community for music enthusiasts that fosters awareness of and provides for campus bands in the local area. Academic Organizations Psi Kappa Theta consists of students interested in psychology and behavioral sciences. Chi Delta Nu encourages students going into youth ministry through prayer and fellowship. Chi Theta Pi provides advice and relevant experiences for students interested in the health-science professions. Christian Nurses Association promotes spiritual and professional development for nurses and service for the community. 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. Sport Management Organization (SMO) provides opportunities for networking and practical experiences that will help members successfully pursue professional careers within the sport industry and/or be more prepared for further academic pursuits. 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 enterprise. Women in Business is an organization dedicated to helping women in professions learn more about reaching goals in careers, at home, and in service. Women in Business provides a forum for addressing issues relevant to Women in Business, helps women connect with modern female business leaders, provides opportunities for impacting women in need, and establishes camaraderie among female students of professions. Academic/Honor Organizations Alpha Phi Omega 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. Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society in business administration that recognizes junior and senior business majors who maintain excellent scholastic achievement. 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 The Accounting Society promotes accounting awareness, establishes relationships with professionals in the accounting vocation, provides tutoring for students, and promotes fellowship among accounting students. Acting on AIDS exists to create awareness and activism of the global AIDS pandemic by changing hearts on campus, to create awareness in communities, and to be an advocate for those impacted by AIDS. Student Life