Cedarville College Bulletin, October 1915

CEDARVILLE COLLEGE BULLETIN 11 the State._ Their duties are four-fold: to the State that they :faith- fully keep their trust;· to the-college that they make it -effi.cien~; to themselves that their consciences approve their policy; and to God in' whose name the college exists, and to whom they must individually render account for their_ stewardship. . Th~ir responsibility is great and their ability to dischai·ge their d_uties must be· commensurate. Unquestionably their integrity should be such that they will manage the affairs of the college with the· same despatch and faithfulness as they would their own business. 'rheir vision should comprehend present needs and future demands. Their policy should be devoid of favoritism. Their spirit should be_ progressive and in touch. and move with the onward hcnd. Their wa_tcliword-should be efficiency·; their devotion unceasing; and their loyalty unfailing. Their aini should be so -to :foster and establish the college that its wol'k shall reflect to their credit and its reputation enhance theirs. Their ideal should be a college whose .worth and work a1·e_ praisqworthy and in- valuable· and will prove an imperishable monument to the_ir thought and toil. 2. Another pe1•sona.i element is the faculty; The ideal college has·a faculty whose scholarship is marked for accu:rncy,'compass, and thoroughness.' Its habits. are clean, wholesome and exemplary. Its influence is ·far-i·eaching and commands respect. Its ability and success in the ·class-room are unquestioned and enviable. Its spirit is progressive and sane. Its character is tried and beyond reproach. Its sympathy is tender antl strengthenhlg. Its devotion is constant and true. Its purpose is pure and practical, and its ideal is -Christ and the Christ~life. The entire bearing of the faculty should be such as to -win admiration and inspire emulation. The personality of each should be-strong enough to impress itse1f indelibly U:pon students and rich enough to create high and holy ideals in the __ minds of the students. The faculty of the ideal co Hege fs so in touch with' the Gi·eat Teacher that their lives reflect His, and their influence, like His, uplifts and abides. · · · 3. -The ideal college gives the central place, policy, and endeavor, to the student.·· Colleges. are founded, butldings are erected, equip- ment is provided, endo,vment is secured, faculties are maintained, curricula are constructed, bureaus of self~help and employment are formed, plans a 1:e - projected, ideals._ are set up, social centers a1·e sought, environment is created, hopes are entertained, sacrifices are made, and prayers are unceasingly _offered; primarily for the students. · The ideal college knows no dass- ot· section or condition. It is in- terested in the dreams and developes the visions of youth; It en- courages laudable expectations ;:tnd guides worthy ambitions. It con- siders physical · powers and provides for _their activity and growth. It takes youth as it finds them, shapes and molds them for useful manhood and accomplished womanhood. It inspires to pure life, forceful character, and capable and ·willing service. · ·. The ide~I college takes nothing- but _what -should· be taken away from: its students but rather enrfches .them and renders them indis- pensable to the comni.on good. The ideal college has ideal students. They ·are in college for a rioble purpose. They prove themselves diligent .and earnest in. their studies. They are thoughtful and· con- siderate of the rights and feelings of others.·· They co-operate with the faculty in every just and reasonable demand. They manifest an interest and as far as poRsibie take an active part in all the affairs of college life: They evince their loyalty and devotion to their col- lege by rejecting every proposal that will embarrass or compromise