2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

University Student Services The University recognizes the importance of providing our students with a high level of support and provides a full range of student services including career services, counseling, and a strong orientation program for new students. Career Services Career Services seeks to facilitate career exploration and the development of lifelong career navigational skills, while continually networking to enhance opportunities for students. Career Services is staffed by professionals certified in the areas of résumé writing and career coaching. Students may take advantage of workshops or individual appointments geared to assist them with resume writing, interviewing, networking, gaining admission to graduate school, or understanding the job search process. Career assessment surveys and individual coaching sessions are also available to help students determine majors and occupations. The Career Services homepage ( cedarville. edu/career ) links to the very latest in network-based job search programs (such as LinkedIn), guides to major employers, and directories for graduate schools. Six career fairs are held each year to provide opportunities for prospective employers to meet with students. Potential employers also visit the University for individual on-campus recruiting days and interview sessions. Students may register for free with Jobs4Jackets , a job and internship database that enables students and employers to connect for employment needs. Students may browse job openings and upload a résumé for employer and staff review. This is a service they may continue using as alumni. Students may also sign up for JacketConnect, an online mentorship program that connects current students to alumni in their field. Affiliations National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) National Career Development Association (NCDA) Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers (MWACE) Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC) Highlights Ranked as one of the top career services offices in the Ruffalo Noel-Levitz student satisfaction survey among all participating public and private institutions. Employment statistics for Cedarville graduates consistently rank above the national averages provided by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Counseling Services Counseling Services 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. 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. Additionally, Counseling Services offers a mentoring program as a resource that includes faculty and staff members. Location : SSC 163 Phone : 937-766-7855 Web : cedarville.edu/counseling Email : counseling@cedarville.edu Healthcare and Medical Services Student healthcare is provided by University Medical Services (UMS), an ambulatory student healthcare facility that provides healthcare 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 healthcare services are available to students right on campus. The services of UMS include physician visits and nursing appointments, physicals for athletics and ministry participation, academic physicals, laboratory services, allergy injection services, immunizations, and travel immunization services. 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 Email : ums@cedarville.edu Another healthcare service available to students on campus is Cedarville University Emergency Medical Service (CUEMS), a volunteer EMS ambulance ministry manned by students who are nationally and state certified EMTs. 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, visit cedarville. edu/EMSEducation . 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 percent 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. Phone jacks are not provided, so students who want phone service must provide their own cell phone. The residence halls have free wireless access. Students select their room and roommate through an online housing system. Continuing students who are registered for the following semester are given priority. New students who have submitted their reservation deposit are granted access to the system after continuing students have made their selections. Complete information concerning residence hall staffing, furnishings, and policies is found on the residence life website. Married students may find housing at Cedar Park, a University- owned apartment complex, or in one of many area apartments. Graduate and upperclass students can apply in groups of six to live in University-owned, townhouse-style apartments. These three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments are furnished and include a washer/dryer and kitchen. In addition, wireless access and DirecTV service are provided. 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