2008-2009 Academic Catalog

2008–09 Cedarville University 9 Introduction Introduction Career Services Advisory Board The Career Services Advisory Board consists of professionals from non-profit 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, OH Dawn Fotopulos, DF Consulting, NYC Jim Leightenheimer, Cedarville University, OH Salvatore LoDico, HR Consultant, NJ Larry Mealy,Taylor University, IN Marcella Sampson, Central State University, OH Jennifer Sheehan, Rocking Horse Center, OH John Styll, Gospel Music Association,TN Ronald Walker, Cedarville University, OH Myron L.Youngman,The Kaifa Group, Inc., China Counseling Services 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. Counseling services also offers referrals to both local and national mental health professionals. Faculty advisors are particularly prepared to assist students in program and course selection. Location : SSC 163 Phone : 937-766-7855 Web : www.cedarville.edu/counseling E-mail : counsel@cedarville.edu Health Care and Medical Services Student health care 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 appointments, physicals for athletics and ministry participation, 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 include 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 incurred at UMS, and any charges will be placed on the student’s account. Because UMS is not set up to bill any insurance company, it is recommended that students 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 by students who are nationally and state certified EMTs and/or paramedics. CUEMS responds primarily to emergencies on campus. Also, CUEMS provides mutual aid to the Cedarville Township 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 demonstrate 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 . For information about how you can become an EMT, refer to page 22. 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 25 years of age 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 reservation 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. New Student Orientation At the start of each semester, new students are provided with opportunities designed to facilitate adjustments to their new surroundings. The program includes orientation for parents. Special interest sessions, question and answer times, small group meetings, and social activities provide opportunities to adjust to a new environment. Placement testing may be required during orientation. Vehicles There are no restrictions on vehicle registration, however, for academic reasons, freshmen are discouraged from bringing a vehicle their first semester. Please understand that parking is limited and upperclassmen are given priority. All vehicles parked on campus must be registered at www.cedarville.edu/ campussafety .