Torch, Spring 1986

STRENGTH AND STABILITY CELEBRATED In 1987 Cedarville College celebrates its lOOth year in Christian higher education. Its Presbyterian founders believed a distinctly Christian college was needed to ". .. train young men for the Gospel ministry," and to ".. . educate men and women for missionary service at home and abroad, andfor the work oflaymen .... " In 1939, the college's second president, Dr. W. Renwick McChesney, reported to the Board of Trustees: "There is a placefor Cedarville College in the educational world. !twasfounded to give a sound Christian training to young men and women. To this policy it has steadfastly adhered. "This is the time to renew our zeal and stand ourground, assured that our cause will continue andflourish. " His vision is a reality today. For 98 years, the college has grown remarkably in facilities, faculty, programs, and enrollment. Started with one building, Cedarville now has 37 on over 100 acres . Opened with five faculty, the college has increased that number to 86. Begun with 32 students, Cedarville College now enrolls over 1800, who choose from an accredited liberal arts program including 44 areas of study. While these changes are noteworthy, the fact that the original mission of the college remains the same is extraordinary. "Thepurpose ofCedarville College is to offer its students an education consistent with biblical truth. " Building upon nearly a century of heritage, the college looks forward to the future. In January 1987 it will commemorate its 100 years with a Centennial Celebration. Festivities will run throughout the year and will include completion of the new $4.2 million library and renovation of the present library for use by the Department of Business Administration. The new Cedarville College Library STABLE AND STRONG FUTURE Cedarville College has a special sense of purpose - a clear and direct vision of its future that flows out of its mission. With the individual student as the centerpiece, the college is resolute in its commitment to offer an education consistent with biblical truth. It is devoted to a quality, value-centered, educational experience that will endow with wisdom future generations of students who will have an impact on their world for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. New Library Started in 1986 Four years in the plan– ning, the 66,830 square foot Library will rival the Athletic Center in size and will be one of the finest of its kind in the midwest. The new Library will provide: Sealing/or over800 Collertion growlh lo over 250,000 volumes Ins1ror1iona/ il-fedia Genier Language /aboralo1J' La/est inslrurlional lerhnology Comp111er links to on- a11d off-rampus ne!Works Famity developme111 renler C11rrir11/11m J101erials Center The new Library is scheduled for completion in the spring of 1987. Business Administra– tion , Cedarville's largest academic department, will move into 27,000 square feet of renovated office and classroom space in the building which currently houses the library. The new facility is scheduled for completion in the fall of 1987. 15