Torch, Fall 2003

TORCH University Named to Two Prestigious Guides C edarville University has recently been named for inclusion in two select college guides: the 2004-2005 edition of Peterson’s Competitive Colleges and the premier edition of The Princeton Review’s The Best Midwestern Colleges: 150 Great Schools to Consider. This is the seventh time that Cedarville has been included in Peterson’s, a guide to the top 400 colleges and universities in the nation. Patricia Gilson, director of education services at Peterson’s, said, “Entry into the guide has always been limited to those schools that routinely attract and admit the greatest share of the nation’s best students.” She said that Cedarville’s inclusion in the guide is “based on the competitiveness of your admissions environment and the profile of the student you accept,” including incoming students’ GPAs, high school class rankings, and test scores. The guide will be published in December 2003. Released in August 2003, The Best Midwestern Colleges profiles 150 top schools in the Midwest. Schools were selected for the guide based on academic excellence and student response. Each school’s profile includes candid feedback from its students on topics such as diversity, social life, academic load, professors, and more. Information is available at http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/regional/region_midwest.asp . news c a m p u s n e w s c a m p u s n e w s campus Fall 2003 / TORCH 17 Fall Enrollment Hits A New High C edarville University welcomed its largest class ever this fall as approximately 815 freshman students arrived on campus. With this record incoming class, the University’s undergraduate enrollment is nearly 3,000 students. Roscoe Smith, director of admissions, said, “This class is one of the largest new freshman classes among the 52 four-year private colleges in Ohio.” Among the new students, 67 percent are from out-of-state, representing 40 states, Guam, and six nations. “We are also excited to have a record number of African-American and Hispanic students in the class of new students,” added Smith. Recreation Center Opens T he University family is now making use of the new Recreation Center. Dr. Don Callan, dean of the School of Health and Human Performance, said, “Because of the nature and location of our campus, this building is something we really needed. It’s going to have a huge impact. We feel like the students are going to be really happy with what is taking place, and we think we are going to get a great response.” Upon entering the Center, students find themselves peering up at a 40-foot climbing wall, flanked by free weights, cardiovascular machines, an aerobics room, racquetball courts, and other areas for exercise. Beyond the climbing wall, students discover a 60,000 square foot recreation area, which will allow for indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track. In addition, University Medical Services has taken up residence in the new building, as well as athletic training facilities and faculty/staff offices. The $12.8 million capital campaign for the Center has reached the $11.6 million mark. The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Mich., has issued a $600,000 challenge grant for the campaign; the campaign must reach $12.2 million by the end of 2003 in order to receive the grant. For more information, or to make a gift or commitment, visit www.cedarville.edu/dept/pr/fitrec or mail your gift to Capital Campaign, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH 45314.