A VISION FOR CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY Alumni Chapel October 6, 2007

OUR MISSION Cedarville 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 VISION Cedarville 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 VISION Cedarville 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 VISION Cedarville 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 VISION Cedarville 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 VISION Cedarville 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 VISION Cedarville 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 VISION Cedarville 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 VISION Cedarville 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 VISION Cedarville 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.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

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

Status Report

Student Life

Items with largest gains Counseling Center provides valuable services. (9.7) Standards of conduct contribute to appropriate Christian 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!

Chapel Were you spiritually enriched in Chapel; through regular opportunities for corporate worship and through the ministry of music? 84.5 % Agree (11% neutral)

Chapel Do 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)

Chapel As 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 FOR CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY Alumni Chapel October 6, 2007