Cedarville Magazine, Spring 2021

YELLOW JACKET PRESIDENTS’ AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Cedarville University has earned the NCAA Division II Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence for the eighth consecutive year. Cedarville was recognized among 42 NCAA Division II member schools. The Presidents’ Award recognizes institutions that achieve four-year Academic Success Rates (ASR) of 90% or higher. Cedarville finished tied for ninth out of 316 DII schools in the country with an ASR of 94%. "It is a blessing to see our student-athletes recognized again this year for their academic achievement," stated Thomas Mach ’88, Vice President for Academics. "They must balance competing demands for their time, and that competition demands commitment and discipline. "Cedarville's Academic Success Rate recognizes their commitment to excellence — a commitment grounded in their belief that all that they do should be done for the glory of God. I am grateful for the coaches and faculty who come alongside our student-athletes to mentor and encourage them in their pursuit of excellence." The ASR is the percentage of student-athletes who graduate within six years of initial collegiate enrollment and consists of virtually all Division II student-athletes. "Each year God brings tremendously gifted student- athletes to Cedarville University," noted Athletic Director Alan Geist ’83. “While we appreciate their hard work and success in competition, their achievement in the classroom is a crucial aspect of the balanced education Cedarville University provides. "Thanks to our student-athletes and their coaches for their hard work, as well as the faculty and staff of Cedarville University who support them so well." Cedarville also tied for 12th nationally in Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) at 81%. The FGR computes the percentage of student-athletes who earned their degree in the seven-year window from the 2013–14 academic year through 2019–20. 36 | Cedarville Magazine