Inspire, Winter 1995

21137 faii 194 t enfolinaell The 2,378 students who started classes September 22 numbered 100 more than those who enrolled in the fall term 1993. Most of the growth came from retention. The College received nearly 2,000 applications for fall quarter, while targeting 600 as the number for the freshman class. The class of 591 new freshmen shows strong academic credentials: 15 percent were valedictorians or salutatorians of their high school classes; eight were national merit or national achievement finalists or semi- finalists;58 were named President's Scholars,scoring in the top two percent in the nation on the ACT or SAT tests; and the average ACT was 24.4. CedarNet Campus Networking wasthe title of an October workshop co-sponsored by The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges and Cedarville College. Twenty-two colleges and universities were represented by 85 college presidents, administrators,faculty, andcomputer professionals. Dr. David Rotman,director of computer services,and other speakers from Cedarville shared how strategic planning efforts led to CedarNet,the campuswide computer network which now links over 1200 computers,including workstations in 95% of residence hall rooms. Experts from other institutions joined Cedarville representatives for panel discussions,and the registrants toured CedarNet facilities and computer labs. Alumni Association News Homecoming Alumni Awards Alumnus of the Year Mike Stephens Distinguished Service Award Harold & Margaret Green Michael R.Stephens'80grew up in Berea,Ohio. When it was time to select a Christian college with a good business program,Cedarville was his choice. Xenia became familiar territory to Mike as he served on ministry teams to the Ohio Veterans Childrens Home(OVCH)all four years at Cedarville. He majored in business administration and took a business internship with Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia during the spring quarter ofhis senior year. Following the internship and his graduation from Cedarville in 1980,the hospital offered Mike a newly created position, patient representative, as part ofa new program to better deal with patient satisfaction. In 1982,he became employment manager in the human resources department.Soon after completing an MBA in strategic management at the University of Dayton,he was promoted to director ofthe human resources department.In 1983,Mike became assistant vice president,adding responsibilities for hospital accreditation and quality assurance activities. In 1987,he was promoted to vice president,adding responsibilities for the clinical and support departments.In 1990,the hospital named him executive vice president and chief operating officer, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hospital.In 1993,he became president and chief executive officer. Mike is a diplomate ofthe American College of Health Care Executives and a member ofthe boards ofthe Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association and the Hospice of Greater Dayton.He has also been on legislative and health policy committees and task teams ofthe Ohio Hospital Association. Mike is a member ofthe Xenia Rotary,is on the board ofthe Greene County YMCA,and chairs the Greene County United Way's 1994 Campaign.He chaired the board of Xenia Christian Day School and Cedarville's Alumni Council. Mike also has coached recreational soccer and basketball teams. He and his wife,Deborah Zaller'78,have taught Sunday school and have sung in church choirs.They are the parents ofMatthew,13,and Emily, 10.The family resides in Xenia and currently attends Patterson Park Church in Beavercreek,Ohio. Dr.and Mrs.Harold R.Green met as students at Baptist Bible Seminary in Johnson City,New York and married in 1951. Margaretcompleted a three-year Bible program,and Harold earned a Th.B. They sensed the Lord calling them into church planting as a means to get more missionaries to the field. Harold pastored a church in Falls,Pennsylvania, and they planted churches in Gary,Indiana and Greenville, Ohio. Throughout their pastorates, Margaret served as Harold's secretary.She also taught Sunday school, helped with the youth,played piano,and directed choirs. Harold chaired the Ohio Association ofRegular Baptist Churches(OARBC)State Youth Committee, directed youth camps,and was a member ofthe boards which started Scioto Hills and Skyview Ranch camps. When Harold came to Cedarville to become the first full-time campus pastor and director ofChristian service in 1970,Margaret continued as his secretary. Harold and head basketball coach Don Callan initiated the Missionary Internship Service(MIS)in 1970,with Margaret serving as the MIS secretary. The Greens led the first Australian MIS team,and PG took teams there eight more times. It was a beach evangelism team that coined the nickname,"PG." Now the department is called Christian Ministries and includes MIS,The Fellowship,community ministries,local church ministries,and seven touring teams.The staffincludes eight full-time people and many student leaders. Harold holds the rank of vice president, as well as a Doctor of Divinity degree from Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary. The Greens have announced their retirementfrom Christian Ministries at the conclusion ofthe 1994-95 academic year.They will remain a vital part ofthe Cedarville College family in other ministries as the Lord directs. Their children are Janet Tate'75 ofFairborn,Ohio; Kathy Boettger'78 ofCincinnati,Ohio;Dan Green '80,pastor of Maplelawn Baptist Church,Wyoming, Michigan;and Larry Green'82,pastor of Northland Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Their grandchildren number 14. Honorary Alumni of the Year Paul & Pat Dixon Dr.and Mrs.Paul Dixon met at Tennessee Temple University and were married in 1960. After completing an M.Div.degree at Temple Baptist Seminary,Paul began a full-time evangelism ministry which spanned 14 years. Pat entered public school teaching,earned an M.Ed. at the University of Tennessee,and was named Chattanooga's Teacher ofthe Year in 1970.When she accepted a teaching position with the English Department of Cedarville College in 1971,the Dixons moved to Cedarville. In 1978,Paul accepted the call to become the eighth president of Cedarville College.His commitmentto strategic planning and to quality have translated into exceptional programs and facilities and cutting-edge technology for the College.He addresses Cedarville's Monday chapel and selects other chapel speakers. Paul also is a popular speaker on spiritual themes for churches,Bible conferences,Christian organizations, and the chapels of professional ball teams.He has published two books,A Guide to Successful Family Devotions,and The Joy ofDiscipleship,and articles for Christian publications. He is chair ofthe strategic planning committee ofthe GARBC Council of 18 and is frequently invited to present strategic planning concepts to colleges and other organizations. He earned an Ed.D.at the University ofCincinnati in 1986.Tennessee Temple University conferred his D.D.degree,and Liberty University, his LL.D. Pat,associate professor ofEnglish,advised the College yearbook stafffor 10 years and has served with the Art Acquisition and other college committees. She plans the floral arrangements for the chapel platform and leads the decorating team which transforms the campus for the Christmas season and other occasions. She designed the interiors oftheir homes to complement their benttoward hospitality. Pat gained certification in Teaching English As a Second Language(TESOL)and led the first TESOL Missionary Internship Service(MIS)team to Debrecen,Hungary.She also coordinates various college tutorial activities. The Dixons'son,Scott,his wife,Sara,and their four children live in Grand Ledge,Michigan, where Scott is assistant pastor at Grand Ledge Baptist Church. Alumni Scholarship Fund Update $117,232.501 Thatlis thsheipamFuonudntdruairisnegd the the994 r1A 1u5 fund mn raising effort that began in August. An additional event during Homecoming 1994 added $14,012.50 to the endowed principal ofthe scholarship. The Alumni Auction was held Saturday,October 15,at 4:00 p.m.as a fund raiser for the Alumni Scholarship Fund.A committee offour(consisting of alumni and friends ofthe College)organized and carried out all the details for this event. Alumni and friends from all over the country gave oftheir time and talents to donate items for the auction. Hand-crafted jewelry,sculpture,custom framing,artwork ofevery origin (watercolor,prints, oil on canvas),photography sessions,elaborately-designed quilts, cross-stitch samplers,hand-woven rugs, antiques,airline tickets,and much more made its way to Cedarvillejust days before the auction. Because all items were donated for the cause,all sales benefited the scholarship fund.Even our auctioneer,Steve Thompson '79,donated his expertise to run the event! One anonymous donor was so thrilled with the event that he gave a $2,000 gift to the Alumni Scholarship Fund with this statement,"I am not an artist and cannot contribute anything to be auctioned,but I can give a financial gift to the scholarship fund." Yet another alumna shared,"I've never been able to make a financial gift, butI'm thrilled to be able to use my talent in designingjewelry to give something back to the College. Loren '70and Karen Chrestensen Reno '74 donated a quilt handmade by Karen while they were on vacation. During their vacation, they visited several alumni and wrote the details oftheir visits on the back ofthe quilt. Best wishes for a successful auction!" It's not too late for your contribution! The 1994-95 Alumni Scholarship Campaign will continue throughout the school year. Financial contributions may be sent to the Alumni Office,P.O.Box 601, Cedarville,OH 45314. Alumni are already giving for next year's auction that will be held during Homecoming 1995. Help us make this a successful event with your contribution. For more information on contributing to the 1995 auction,contact Anne Worrell at 513-766-7673 or 1-800-837-2566. 3WINTER'95