Torch, Summer 1992

WORK TO FEATURE STUDY HELPS T his fall , the campuswide computer network will provide new ways for Cedarville students to study . They will be able to search the library 's "card catalog" on computers located in their dormitory rooms and academic computer labs. They will also be able to send and receive messages using electronic mail to all other network workstations. Faculty are purchasing and preparing course-specific software so students can complete course assignments , review materials , and view multimedia presentations of information over the network. As part of Cedarville' s campuswide IBM computer network , students will have access to the library's holdings , electronic messages , and "courseware" 24 hours a day. To facilitate library research , a student will be able to search for a book by subject, title, or author, or even a portion of the title. The student could see if the book is already checked out or has been put on reserve by a professor. Periodicals will be added to the computer listings in the next several months . Through electronic mail (E-Mail) students can send messages to other students , faculty, or staff offices at their convenience. Course-specific software will enhance and personalize the entire educational experience at Cedarville . Since faculty will be able to give course assignments over the network , they will have more class time to discuss and evaluate the material. Professors will be able to integrate the best aspects of textbooks , readings , and multimedia presentations, all in a package that students can review at their own speed. This hands– on, high-tech instruction will also prepare students for the increasingly computerized worlds of work and advanced study. This fall , 600 students will have workstations in their dormitory rooms and will be connected to the major academic and administrative buildings. Additional computer labs will service the rest of the student body. Over the next few years, Cedarville plans to place IBM PS/2 computers in nearly every residence hall room and every faculty office. Using IBM's LANkit™ technology , the network will offer a wide range of software to assist students in their education . TEAMS RETURN REJOICING S tudents and team leaders on Cedarville' s 1992 summer MIS teams began returning in July after fruitful ministries abroad. The Athletes for Christ team to the Philippines reports 150 people saved through their outreach. According to Casey Wood, who went for the fourth time in as many years, "This was simply a marvelous work of God . The team's spirit and unity , the scheduling and preparation by Cedarville graduate Kent Craig, and the vast amount of prayer support all contributed." Staff member Gary Kuhn , currently on deputation to become a missionary to the Philippines , led the team. Over 100 members of the college family shared their faith around the world this summer through the MIS program. Individuals or teams ministered in 17 countries. Casey Wood (R) of the Philippines MIS team talked with Reynaldo Quintana about the Lord after a basketball game in which they played on opposing teams. Reynaldo accepted Christ as his Savior that night. Dr. Paul Dixon, President Hickory Comers, Michigan-Gull Lake Bible Conference, August 15-21 Kelly's Island, Ohio-Pastors/Wives Retreat, August 24-25 Dayton, Ohio-Emmanuel Baptist Church, September 13 Columbus, Ohio-West Moriah Pastors Fellowship, Maranatha Baptist Church, September 15 Dayton, Ohio-Washington Heights Baptist Church, September 19 Columbus, Ohio-Clintonville Baptist Church, September 20 Gahanna, Ohio-New Life Community Baptist Church, October 3-4 Toledo, Ohio-Emmanuel Baptist Christian Schools, October 9 Elyria, Ohio-Church of the Open Door, October 11 Cedarville, Ohio-State of the College Address, October 16 Columbus, Ohio-Immanuel Baptist Church, November I Jamestown, Ohio-Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, November 8 Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania-Bethel Chapel, November 14-15 Parma, Ohio-First Baptist Church of Parma, November 22 Dr. James T. Jeremiah, Chancellor Montrose, Pennsylvania-Montrose Bible Conference, July 13-19 Berea, Ohio-Berea Baptist Church, July 20-24 Madison, Georgia-Bethany Baptist Church, August 2-5 Dollar Bay, Michigan-Bethany Baptist Church, August 23 Eagle River, Micbigan-Gitchee Gurnee Bible Conference, August 24-29 Willoughby Hills, Ohio-Nottingham Baptist Church, October 4-5