2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 9 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index 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. Phone : 937-766-7862 Fax : 937-766-7865 Web : cedarville.edu/ums E-mail : ums@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: cedarville.edu/ums . For information about how you can become an EMT, see 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 include a live phone jack. Students must provide their own phone. Every residence hall room is equipped with a networked computer. Also, the residence halls have free wireless access. 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 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 cedarville.edu/campussafety . Chapel Dr. Dixon, Cedarville’s chancellor, has said many times, “The heartbeat of every Christian university is chapel.” Five days a week the Cedarville family and guests meet in the 3,400-seat James T. Jeremiah Chapel. At 10 a.m. the auditorium comes alive as the University family laughs, cries, sings, prays, and worships together. It is a place to connect as a strong family does. Speakers from far and near grace the chapel platform to inspire and challenge. Alumni often mention chapel as one of the things they miss most after graduation. Many return to sit in on one more chapel experience. Christian Ministries The Christian ministries division coordinates all University- sponsored student ministries. Cedarville views individual ministry involvement as a vital and necessary part of each student’s education and personal growth. Students are taught that biblical Christianity demonstrates a servant’s heart in all areas of life. All are challenged to consider how their academic disciplines, interests, and abilities can be used to demonstrate their faith. Cedarville endeavors to stretch students’ vision of ministry and develop a constant awareness of God’s call upon their lives. Directed by the vice president for Christian ministries and coordinated through full-time and part-time staff members, the Christian ministries division provides training and assistance to the hundreds of students who volunteer each year.