Inspire, Summer 1998

ADMIN ISTRATIVE COUNCIL The members ofthe Council meet weekly with President Dixon for prayer and to discuss strategic College issues. John C.Anglea—Vice Presidentfor Business since 1988. Mr. Anglea's responsibilities include preparing and administering the College budget as well as overseeing the accounts receivable and accounts payable departments,the physical plant,bookstore,and post office. Mr. Anglea earned his B.S.from Husson College and his M.B.A.from the University ofDayton. He and his wife, Marj,(who is a personnel assistant in the Personnel Office)reside in Springfield. They have two daughters: Debra'94 and Carrin. Martin E.Clark—Vice President for Developmentsince 1984. Dr. Clark is accountable for the Alumni Office, Public Relations,the CDR Radio Network,the Annual Fund,Planned Giving,and all other areas offund-gathering. He has led the capital campaigns for Centennial Library. the Milner Business Administration Building,Brock Hall,the Engineering/ Nursing/Science Center,and the Dixon Ministry Center. Dr.Clark came to Cedarville in 1974 as Director of Counseling Services. He holds an Ed.D. from Virginia Tech and completed the Institute for Educational Management Studies at Harvard University. Dr.Clark and his wife,Bonni'84,reside in Beavercreek. They are the parents of Cherish Clark Lesko'96 and Mackensie. David M.Ormsbee—Vice Presidentfor Enrollment Managementsince 1996. Mr. Ormsbee graduated from Cedarville in 1978 and served in the Cedarville College Admissions Office from 1980 until his appointment.Supervising the admissions department,office of academic records and registration,and the academic assistance center are his main responsibilities. He also oversees classroom facilities and graduation. Mr.Ormsbee lives in Cedarville and is taking graduate courses through Syracuse University. Donald W.Rickard'58N—Vice President for Student Services since 1970. Mr.Rickard holds degrees from Central State University and Eastern Michigan University. At Cedarville, his duties are to promote the spiritual, physical, and social welfare of the student; develop and administer a disciplinary program;direct campus activities, counseling,financial aid,student employment,health services,career planning and placement,residence halls, student development,and orientation; advise the Student Senate; and prepare the student handbook. Mr. Rickard and his wife,Peg(Stockwell'59N),live in Xenia and have three sons: Don '81, Brian '83, and Brad '85. Robert K.Rohm—Vice Presidentfor Christian Ministries since 1995. Rev. Rohm received his B.A.from Cedarville College and his M.R.E.from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary before becoming Cedarville's vice president for Christian ministries. His responsibilities include leading daily chapel services,supervising the College Fellowship and Advisory Seven,organizing and directing the Division of Christian Ministries, and counseling students. Rev.Rohm resides in Cedarville with his wife Lynn(Amstutz '68), who serves as Dr. Dixon's executive secretary.The Rohm's have two children: Jackie Rohm Wetzel'91 and Jeff'94. Duane R.Wood—Academic Vice President since 1987. Dr. Wood serves as an administrator for academic programs, faculty,educational policies,and support services,including computer services, Centennial Library,institutional research. summer school,continuing education,and intercollegiate athletics. Dr. Wood holds degrees from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology,Butler University,and Indiana University. He lives in Cedarville with his wife Sherrie, who is the administrative • assistant for the Department of Biblical Education.They have three sons: Curt, Casey'93,and Evan '97. continued from front cover 'It is good.' He did things with excellence,and so should we. Anything done for the Lord ought to have quality stamped all over it." The Dixons enjoy son Scott'84, his wife,Sara(Beattie'84),and their five grandchildren.In the fall, Dixon and the grandchildren set out salt blocks for the deer that visit the Dixon property.In the summer,there are fishing trips together. Root beer floats are a treat any time. As a couple,Paul and Pat Dixon chose to engrave Psalm 37:23 in their wedding rings as their life verse:"The steps ofa good man are ordered by the Lord:and He delighteth in his way."Mrs.Dixon says of her husband,"He's my present day Paul,in that he is a pattern ofgood works to our family. He's not perfect,but he does allow God to perfect him." Into Millennium Three The Next Five Years at Cedarville College D uring the Ministry Center project, no question surfaced from alumni more frequently than,"What's going to happen to the previous chapel building?" The retrofit ofthe former Jeremiah Chapel is now underway and, when completed this summer,will provide eight additional high tech classrooms and computer labs,faculty offices,and space for Cedarville's distance learning initiatives. This facility will emphasize the College's commitment to being at the forefront in the use oftechnology to enrich student experiences. A number ofother exciting initiatives are also on the drawing board for the next five years. Through both building projects and enhanced programs,Cedarville will continue to meetsome ofthe critical needs created by the College's growth in enrollment, programs, and reputation and will add significant value to students' experiences. Three basic priorities have driven the decisions about which programs and building projects are scheduled during this period. One priority is enhancing students'quality oflife. To alleviate overcrowded conditions, a new residence hall similar to the McChesney-Miter-McKinney complex should be completed by the fall of 1999. Significant investments will be made in Career Services to assure Cedarville's leadership in assisting students with career decisions and placement. The new Student Life Center,projected for completion in 2000,will replace the currently overcrowded cafeteria(built for an enrollment of40% ofour current size) with a more appropriate dining facility. This new building will also include student gathering places and game rooms,a snack shop,bookstore, post office,a number of offices providing student services,and a 400-seat multipurpose theater to support the College's excellent drama program. Studies are also underway to address the need for more fitness and recreation facilities to complement the support the Athletic Center gives to the health, physical education, intramural,and athletic programs. Hopefully,these needs can be addressed in expanded facilities by 2002. Another priority is increasing student access to the Cedarville experience. One key to achieving this is the development of new,donor-sponsored scholarship funds. Keeping students' costs as low as possible requires increased activity by the Development Division,and that will require additional space on campus.The College continues to acquire and develop land adjacent to the campus to assure adequate expansion for future generations ofstudents. Yet another priority is strengthening student academicperformance.We fully intend to retain our leadership position in the use oftechnology in support ofinstruction,and this will require ongoing investments in the campus computer network as well as the laboratories supporting the various academic programs.Several new academic majors are being developed,as well as Cedarville's first graduate program.The College also plans to develop a distance learning component ofthe curriculum in order to utilize Cedarville's distinctive in even broader service to the cause of Christ. Cedarville is committed to maintaining student costs that are significantly below those of institutions offering similar programs, while providing an educational value that exceeds that of higher cost institutions. Fulfilling this commitment will require the continued prayer and financial support of Cedarville's alumni and other friends,together with the Lord's continued blessing on the College's management practices. Dr.Dixon,the administrators,and the trustees look forward to hearing ideas and commentsfrom alumni about the College's plans for the future.