2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Intercollegiate Athletics Cedarville University provides intercollegiate competition for men in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, and tennis. Intercollegiate sports for women include basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Cedarville is a member of the NCAA Division II, the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), and the National Christian College Athletic Association. Students interested in participating on an intercollegiate athletic team should visit the Cedarville University Athletics website ( yellowjackets.cedarville.edu ). Click the team sport you are interested in and fill out a prospective athlete questionnaire. Campus Recreation Campus Recreation provides safe and exciting recreational facilities as well as a wide variety of programs and services to help meet the fitness and recreational needs and interests of our University family. Our outdoor recreational facilities include 20 acres of field space, two sand volleyball courts, and one disc golf course. Our indoor recreational facilities include a 60,000-square- foot field house, three racquetball courts, an exercise studio, a free weight room area, two separate circuit weight training areas, over 50 cardio machines, and a 36-foot indoor rock climbing wall. Our programs include over 20 intramural sports, three club sports, various outdoor pursuit trips, fitness programming, and special events. For a complete list of recreational activities and additional information, visit cedarville.edu/recreation . Student Life Programs Student Life Programs provides cocurricular activities, events, programs, and involvement opportunities with the goal of developing lifelong leaders who influence and love others and pursue excellence in all areas of life. We are committed to providing exceptional programs, services, and opportunities that are distinctively Christ-centered. Leadership Opportunities Student Life Programs provides opportunities for students to serve as leaders as well as providing leadership development opportunities. CU LEAD is a holistic leadership development program committed to assisting Cedarville University students in not only understanding but establishing and developing a biblical foundation for service-based leadership. CU LEAD is designed to enhance the leadership ability of students by providing them with a lens to view leadership and leadership opportunities. The core of the CU LEAD program is the foundation of leadership, which is defined by the following: • Stewardship – We recognize that all of our gifts, abilities, and talents are given to us from God, and we are responsible to use them for His glory in the service of others. (1 Pet. 4:10) • Influence – We recognize that true leadership is influence. We all have influence and it is our privilege and responsibility to influence, others. We must lead like Jesus who did not have a position in society but radically changed the world for the Kingdom of God through his influence. • Service – We recognize that true leadership is not a position of honor or power but one of humility and service. (Heb. 13) CU LEAD provides participants with a specific and focused curriculum through three distinct phases. The focus of the CU LEAD program is to prepare participants for lifelong leadership and service. • Phase 1 – Participants will know and accept that true leadership is an act of stewardship and service and seek to influence others. • Phase 2 – Participants will view leadership and leadership opportunities through a Christ-centered lens and seek to demonstrate a love for God and a love for Others while pursing integrity in their conduct and demonstrating excellence in their effort. • Phase 3 – Participants will seek to develop and grow in their leadership and influence by continually answering the following questions: Who did God create me to be? Why should I lead? What can I do to improve as a leader? How should I lead? Organizations Student Government Association (SGA) 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 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 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. Cedarville University Chemistry Club provides opportunities through professional associations and alumni to become better aquainted with the exceptional field of chemical science, to provide a platform for development in preparing and presenting technical material before interested audiences, to promote a spirit of excellence toward chemical learning and practice, and to foster an awareness of the social impact, environmental responsibilities, and challenges of the modern chemist. Cedarville University Pharmacy Class Council supports the class to the best of their ability with any spiritual, professional, or academic issues that arise. Chi Delta Epsilon provides fellowship and seeks to stimulate professional interests and encourage professional growth among future teachers. Page 7 2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Introduction Student Life Programs