2008-2009 Academic Catalog

2008–09 Cedarville University 5 Introduction Introduction Fitness Center Also added in 2003, the fitness portion of the complex is an open, inviting area. A climbing wall, reaching 40 feet in height, captures the attention of all who enter. This fitness area provides a significant number of cardiovascular machines, free weights, and Nautilus strength-training machines. Students can also enjoy a room for aerobic classes and workouts, three racquetball courts, and a vending and lounge area. There is a new state-of-the-art athletic training room complex. Several staff offices and a storage area for outdoor recreation equipment are also located in the Fitness Center. University Medical Services Another section added to the complex in 2003 is University Medical Services, which provides ambulatory health care with a staff that consists of physicians and College Health Certified registered nurses. University Medical Services offers many health care services such as preventative care, illness care, wellness education, over-the-counter medications, allergy injection management, laboratory services, prescription medications, rehabilitation treatment, and an insurance claim service. See pages 9 and 264 for more information. CDR Radio Network Center This facility 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 relevant news and 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 information 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 MediaPLEX, the Center for Teaching and Learning, 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 approximately 200,000 volumes and provides almost 1,000 periodical subscriptions in print form and over 7,000 subscriptions in full-text computer format. As a member of OhioLINK, a cooperative of 86 institutional libraries, students and faculty have access to more than 10,000,000 unique titles in a centralized computer catalog. In addition, through an online computer network, OCLC, the library has access to approximately 50,000,000 books and other library materials in over 46,000 libraries in all 50 states, Canada, and many foreign countries. Center for Biblical and Theological Studies Situated on Cedar Lake, this innovative 59,000 square-foot structure supports Cedarville’s Bible minor — where students will be grounded in God’s word — as well as the nine Bible programs that prepare them for vocational ministry. It includes a technology- equipped homiletics lab, two lecture halls, 17 classrooms, accessible faculty offices, e-mail stations, a multimedia lab and a 40-station computer lab, along with a lounge, gallery and vending areas. The building also houses the University’s Academic Enrichment Center, which provides tutoring and testing areas assisting more than 200 students with various disabilities.