Cedarville Magazine, Fall 2013

6 | Cedarville Magazine No Tuition Increase for Fall 2014 For the first time since 1973, Cedarville students will see no tuition increase next academic year, although room and board will slightly increase. Tuition will remain at $26,220, and room and board will rise slightly to $6,350. This decision is part of a long-term University strategy to keep tuition reasonably priced for current and future students while continuing to offer competitive financial aid opportunities. “As I have studied the rising cost of higher education, I have become increasingly concerned that a Christian university like Cedarville may become less of an option because of cost,” said Cedarville President Dr. Thomas White. “I see students graduating with higher debt, and this could limit their ability to fulfill their God-given calling. I am committed to a long-term strategy that keeps Cedarville affordable.” This strategy is expected to continue Cedarville’s long history of enrollment Jonathan Wood has been named Vice President for Student Life and Christian Ministries. He began his responsibilities in August when the two divisions merged. Since 2004, Wood has served in various roles at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) in Fort Worth, Texas, including Resident Director, Conference Coordinator, Director of Student Services and Communications, and Adjunct Professor. Most recently, he was the Director of the Riley Center, a 55,000-square-foot conference center where he led the reorganization of two separate departments into one in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness. As Director of Student Services and Communications from 2007 to 2012, he managed staff, assisted the vice president with student discipline and counseling, and he assisted in planning and managing the $7 million division budget. Wood also created and implemented new marketing initiatives and led a nine-month restructure of student center operations that included dining services, the copy growth, including this fall’s record enrollment of 3,459 undergraduate and graduate students. According to a Bloomberg report, the cost of a college education has increased 538 percent since 1985, compared to health care’s 286 percent rise in costs. To help students manage the cost, Cedarville offers $21.7 million in student financial aid. Last year, 98 percent of new freshmen received financial aid, with the average package being $17,526. Financial aid packages include institutional, donor-funded, state, and federal scholarships and grants; student loans; and federal work study. “It is very important to me that everyone who wants to receive a Cedarville degree gets that opportunity,” said White. “Cedarville equips students for personal and professional excellence with a Gospel purpose, and our world needs men and women who fulfill their God-given calling with conviction.” center, post office, logo store, and student center facilities. Wood is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in systematic theology from SWBTS. He has a master’s degree from Southwestern and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. “Student Life and Christian Ministries supports Cedarville’s academic mission by encouraging students to live wholly transformed by the work of the Gospel,” said Wood. “It is a privilege to be a part of a team that calls students to love God, love others, and live with integrity and excellence. I look forward to spending a great deal of time developing relationships with students and investing in Cedarville’s future.” Chartered in 1887, Cedarville was a dreamwaiting to become a reality. WhenWilliam Gibson passed away, he left 2 percent of his estate for the new college. That bequest allowed Cedarville to build Founders Hall and open its doors to students. Now 126 years later, your bequest will provide Christ-centered education for generations to come. Let Gift Planning help you discover how to leave your legacy! Your Bequest Your Legacy 1-800-766-1115 cedarville.edu/giftlegacy Student Life and Christian Ministries Merge Under New VP