Inspire, Summer 2000

Announdng Cedarville University ,CEDARVILLE UNIVERSIT The Cedarville College Board of Trustees voted overwhelmingly at its April 10 meeting to change the name of Cedarville College to Cedarville University effective September 1, 2000. The possibility of this change had been the focus of careful study for an extended period of time. The overriding factor for the final decision was that the designator university more clearly and accurately reflects what Cedarville is today than does the term college. For example: —Cedarville's academic offerings now include a wide variety of professional programs of national reputation, including more than 100 programs of study and six degrees. —Several years ago, Cedarville's academic growth necessitated adopting a traditional university style of management resulting in the creation of four schools and the appointment of a dean to lead each school. —Cedarville's enrollment is now much higher than that of many private institutions that have used university for decades. —The certification of the school's graduate programs by the Ohio Board of Regents wus a key factor in the name change. While the size, scope, and designation of the institution changes, essential elements remain the same: —The institution's mission remains "to provide an education consistent with biblical truth." —Cedarville's commitment to the Bible as the Word of God remains the same, as does its doctrinal statement, emphasis on daily chapel, required Bible minor, and priority on Christian service. —The school remains a teaching institution and, while faculty members do research, their priority is teaching, mentoring, and ministering in the lives of students. —Cedarville will continue its policy of moderate, managed growth. While it is unfortunate that the school is unable to serve all the fine students who want to attend, it chooses not to grow the enrollment at the expense of the intensely personal nature that makes up the Cedarville experience. The campus is filled with excitement concerning the change to university. The name change more accurately positions Cedarville in the minds of many people as a Christian institution of high quality and broad impact. This, in turn, will help the institution attain one of its premiere objectives: to prepare students to make an impact on their world for Jesus Christ. 6 Spring Commencement Award Recipients At the Cedarville College June 3 commencement ceremony, three seniors were honored for their outstanding achievements. The 2000 recipients of the President's Trophy were Kelsey Perkins and Scott Lehr. The President's Trophy, the highest honor for a graduating senior, recognizes leadership, ministry, community and campus involvement, athletic performance, and academic achievement. David Fretz received the Faculty Scholar Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout his college career. Kelsey Perkins Scott Lehr David Fretz Also honored at commencement were Robert (posthumously) and Judith Van Kampen, who received the Cedarville College Medal of Honor for their commitment to Christ. Active in Christian broadcasting, creationism, Christian higher education, and missions, the Van Kampens founded the Scriptorium, one of the world's leading collections of ancient copies of Scripture. Robert passed away on October 29, 1999, but Judith, her daughter, and son-in-law were present to accept the Medal of Honor from Dr. Dixon.