2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 12 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Student Life Programs The office of student life programs provides cultural, social, educational, and recreational activities. Programs include Christian concerts with groups like Switchfoot, Newsboys, Third Day, and David Crowder Band; musical/talent nights; all-school parties; special interest trips; movies; topical discussions; and guest speakers. Involvement in campus organizations provides additional opportunities for learning and social interaction. Leadership Opportunities Student life programs provide opportunities for leadership development. FOCUS Leadership at Cedarville University is designed to enhance the character traits, knowledge base, and skills of developing student leaders. The philosophy of FOCUS assumes that inherent leadership potential varies in individuals based on personality strengths, intellect, and spiritual giftedness, but that all students can increase their leadership ability over time. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following: • The Excel Initiative – Workshops for all students who desire enhanced leadership skills. • The Character Forum – Panel discussions, chapel series, and awards develop and recognize strong character. • Mentoring Programs – Veranda Life (women) and MMM (men) connect students with proven leaders for personal reflection and accountability. 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 Major-Specific Organizations Accounting Society promotes accounting awareness, establishes relationships with professionals in the accounting vocation, provides tutoring for students, and promotes fellowship among accounting students. Alpha Delta Nu (Criminal Justice) Is an organization that supports students majoring in criminal justice. Alpha Sigma is devoted to promoting critical thinking through philosophical and theological inquiry into issues central to the Christian worldview and our contemporary culture. Athletic Training Organization promotes educational activities to develop closer contact with those involved in the athletic training/sports medicine profession. Chi Delta Epsilon provides fellowship and seeks to stimulate professional interests and encourage professional growth among future teachers. 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. Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) serves to promote fellowship among Christian pharmacists, pharmacy students and those they influence; to identify issues in the profession requiring group prayer, and to provide opportunities for communication between students and professionals from numerous areas of the pharmacy profession. CU Republican Club is an organization dedicated to the development of Christian leaders in the political arena. Epsilon Alpha Pi is an organization for social work majors, which seeks to promote professional development, political and social awareness, and community outreach. Epsilon Pi Lambda is a student organization that provides opportunities for students to grow in their appreciation of the fields of history and government and an outlet for pursuing knowledge, obtaining academic support, gaining fellowship, and providing service. Health and Fitness Organization (HAFO) 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. Icarus Collective exists to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of poetry in all of its various forms. Model United Nations Team is a simulation of the United Nations system. Students assume the roles of ambassadors to the United Nations and negotiate current global issues. The Cedarville University Model UN Team participates in an intercollegiate competition in which participants seek to deal with complex global concerns such as the environment, economic development, refugees, AIDS, disarmament, and human rights. As representatives of UN member nations, team members must master a great deal of detailed information about national policies while remaining in character — responding to debates and negotiations in the same manner as a UN delegate from that nation. Omega Tau Kappa is dedicated to preparing members to be more effective science educators through professional development, service to the education profession, and social interaction. Pi Epsilon Omega is for all students pursuing a major or minor in multi-age physical education, multi-age health education, and physical activity and sport study. Psi Kappa Theta consists of students interested in psychology and behavioral sciences. Renaissance Guild increases learning and awareness of medieval and Renaissance eras and provides fellowship with like- minded individuals. Society of Engineers Aiding Missions (SEAM) has as its mission to educate, equip, and engage engineers in the cause of world missions. 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. Student CEOs is dedicated to enhancing communication between the department of business administration and its students, enhancing the relationship between faculty and students in the program, and participating in marketing and execution of departmental events and programs. 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. Professional Organizations American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, promoting practical experience and professional development. Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) provides management information systems, computer information systems, and computer science majors with opportunities to network with AITP members and learn about information systems careers through seminars and computer-related activities.