a vision for cedarville university

A VISION FORCEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY

Alumni ChapelOctober 6, 2007

OUR MISSIONCedarville University is a Christ-centered learning community equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth.

ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS

Spiritual Vibrancy

ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS

Spiritual Vibrancy

ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS

Academic Excellence

Spiritual Vibrancy

ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS

Academic Excellence

Doctrinal Clarity

Spiritual Vibrancy

ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS

Academic Excellence

Doctrinal Clarity

Biblical Worldview Integration

OUR VISIONCedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

OUR VISIONCedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

OUR VISIONCedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

OUR VISIONCedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

OUR VISIONCedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

OUR VISIONCedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

OUR VISIONCedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

OUR VISIONCedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

OUR VISIONCedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

STRATEGICINITIATIVES

Excellence in Biblical Study

Implementation of a “Vision for Christ-Centered Education”

Excellence in Biblical Study

Implementation of a “Vision for Christ-Centered Education”

Excellence in Biblical Study

Center for Biblical and Theological Studies Campaign and Construction

Implementation of a “Vision for Christ-Centered Education”

Excellence in Biblical Study

CBTS Campaign and Construction

School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Implementation of a “Vision for Christ-Centered Education”

Excellence in Biblical Study

CBTS Campaign and Construction

School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Center for the Integration of Faith, Learning, and Life

Cultural Engagement and Advancement of the Liberal Arts

New Major: Journalism

Cultural Engagement and Advancement of the Liberal Arts

New Major: Journalism

Cultural Engagement and Advancement of the Liberal Arts

Program Development History and Government Integration of Faith,

Literature, and Writing Liberal Arts Asian Languages

New Major: Journalism

Cultural Engagement and Advancement of the Liberal Arts

Program Development Center for Origins with a Major

in Geology

New Major: Journalism

Cultural Engagement and Advancement of the Liberal Arts

Program Development Center for Origins with a Major

in Geology Major Review of Core

Curriculum

Preeminence in Health Care and Other Professional Programs

Pharmacy Program Launch

Preeminence in Health Care and Other Professional Programs

Pharmacy Program Launch

Preeminence in Health Care and Other Professional Programs

Health Sciences Building

Pharmacy Program Launch

Preeminence in Health Care and Other Professional Programs

Health Sciences Building Social Work, Criminal

Justice, and Sociology

Pharmacy Program Launch

Preeminence in Health Care and Other Professional Programs

Health Sciences Building Social Work, Criminal

Justice, and Sociology New Major: Engineering

Management

Innovative Outreach and Expansion of National Reputation

The Cedarville Academy

Innovative Outreach and Expansion of National Reputation

The Cedarville Academy

Innovative Outreach and Expansion of National Reputation

Advancement Reorganization

The Cedarville Academy

Innovative Outreach and Expansion of National Reputation

Advancement Reorganization Alumni Chapters

The Cedarville Academy

Innovative Outreach and Expansion of National Reputation

Advancement Reorganization Alumni Chapters CDR Radio Network

The Cedarville Academy

Innovative Outreach and Expansion of National Reputation

Advancement Reorganization

Public Relations and Advertising Campaign

Alumni Chapters CDR Radio Network

Commitment to Student Success

Financial Aid

Commitment to Student Success

Financial Aid

Commitment to Student Success

First-Year Experience

Financial Aid

Commitment to Student Success

First-Year Experience Student Tutoring, At-Risk

Management, and Effective Advising

Financial Aid

Commitment to Student Success

First-Year Experience Student Tutoring, At-Risk

Management, and Effective Advising

Women’s Discipleship/Mentoring

Financial Aid

Commitment to Student Success

First-Year Experience

Diversity Task Team

Student Tutoring, At-Risk Management, and Effective Advising

Women’s Discipleship/Mentoring

Financial Aid

Commitment to Student Success

First-Year Experience

Diversity Task Team

Student Tutoring, At-Risk Management, and Effective Advising

Women’s Discipleship/Mentoring

Residence Hall Quality

Stewardship of Resources

Commitment to Competitive Salary and Benefit Packages

Stewardship of Resources

Aggressive Development and Maintenance of Facilities

Continued Management of University Finances Using Sound Fiscal Principles

StatusReport

Student Life

Items with largest gainsCounseling Center provides valuable services. (9.7)

Standards of conduct contribute to appropriateChristian atmosphere. (8.7)

Positive contacts with Residence Life Staff. (8.3) Quality of campus housing. (7.9)

Positive contacts with Campus Safety. (7.8)CU encourages me to think about important social issues. (7.6)

CU helped me become a better leader. (7.2)Getting Started Program (helped with transition/meeting friends). (6.9)

Service at Vecinos. (6.4)Atmosphere encourages spiritual growth. (6.1)

Balanced approach to discipline. (4.6)Student activities reflect Christian values and priorities. (3.1)

Standards are reasonable. (2.3)

Things to Celebrate

*High satisfaction with Residence Life and approach to standards.*Perception that the atmosphere here is encouraging spiritual

growth.*Low levels of participation in damaging sinful behaviors.*Increased participation in discipleship and group Bible study.*Increased satisfaction with chapel programming.*Strong increases in satisfaction for Counseling, Campus Safety, and most importantly, Vecinos!

ChapelWere you spiritually enriched in Chapel; through regular opportunities for corporate worship and through the ministry of music?

84.5 % Agree (11% neutral)

ChapelDo you feel that the variety of speakers, musicians and presenters who participated in Chapel reached the broad and backgrounds of the student body and university family?

81% Agree (11% neutral)

ChapelAs a result of attending Chapel, were you personally challenged to develop a heart for God, mind for truth, friends for life, and service for eternity?

81.7% Agree (13% neutral)

A VISION FORCEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY

Alumni ChapelOctober 6, 2007