2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Additional Academic Awards Two prestigious awards are given to selected graduates each year during commencement. These awards are listed below: The Faculty Scholarship Trophy This award is given to graduating senior(s) with a cumulative grade point average of 4.0. Eligibility must include 90 semester hours taken at Cedarville University completed within six regular semesters. The President’s Trophy This award is given to a graduating senior on the basis of scholastic ability, character, leadership, and sportsmanship. Withdrawing From the University Proper withdrawal from the University begins in the Office of the Registrar, where the student completes an official withdrawal form. Refund requests should be submitted to the Cashiers Office after the official withdraw process has been completed, and all appropriate adjustments to the student’s registration has been completed. A student’s ID card and residence hall key must be returned to the Office of the Registrar on the last day the student is on campus. No student should leave Cedarville University without completing proper withdrawal through the Office of the Registrar. Student transcripts will be marked with the appropriate grade once withdrawal is complete in accordance with the established University policy. (See Adding and Withdrawing From a Course.) Withdrawal for Military Reasons Students serving in reserve units of the armed forces may be called up to active duty during an academic term. Students who withdraw up to the end of the fourth week of the semester will receive refunds according to the following schedule: Tuition: 100 percent Room: prorated on a per diem basis Board: prorated on a per diem basis Fees: 0 Students who withdraw after the fourth week of the semester may file a request for “permanent incomplete.” This classification provides students the opportunity to complete the coursework upon returning to the University without having to pay tuition again. Forms may be picked up in the Office of the Registrar. Approval for the awarding and removal of the entry “permanent incomplete” resides with the Vice President for Academics. Refunds for room, board, and fees will be disbursed according to the previously mentioned schedule. To initiate the withdrawal procedure, students are to bring a copy of their orders to the Office of the Registrar and obtain the appropriate forms. Withdrawals will be processed according to the standard procedures listed in the University catalog. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Cedarville University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (the Buckley Amendment), which is designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. The University has adopted a policy that explains in detail the procedures followed for compliance with provisions of the act. Copies of the policy are available in the Office of the Registrar and Student Life. Academic Leadership Thomas Mach , Vice President for Academics and Chief Academic Officer Deans and Chairs School of Engineering and Computer Science Robert Chasnov , Dean; Senior Professor of Engineering School of Education Jeremy Ervin, Dean; Associate Professor of Education Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages Melissa Faulkner , Chair; Professor of English Department of Communication Derrick Green , Chair; Assistant Professor of Communication; Director of Forensics School of Business Administration Jeffrey Haymond , Dean ; Associate Professor of Economics Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health Evan Hellwig , Chair; Professor of Athletic Training; Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC); licensed physical therapist Department of Social Work Nelson Henning , Chair; Senior Professor of Social Work Department of Art, Design, and Theatre Aaron Huffman , Chair; Associate Professor of Fine Art School of Biblical and Theological Studies Jason K. Lee; Dean; Professor of Theological Studies Department of Science and Mathematics Mark McClain , Chair; Senior Professor of Chemistry School of Nursing Angelia Mickle , Dean; Associate Professor of Nursing Department of Music and Worship Beth Cram Porter , Chair; Associate Professor of Vocal Music Department of History and Government Mark C. Smith , Chair; Professor of History School of Pharmacy Marc Sweeney , Dean; Professor of Pharmacy Practice Department of Psychology Luke Tse , Chair; Associate Professor of Psychology Page 32 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Academic Information Withdrawing From the University