Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2012-2013

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2012-2013 Undergraduate Programs
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In addition to these services, career counseling
and help with the placement process also occurs
in a variety of settings and activities on campus,
particularly through academic advising, program
specific courses, ministry skills/internships and
chapels. Representatives and recruiters from
Christian organizations such as churches, denomi-
national agencies, mission organizations and edu-
cational institutions are on campus recruiting
personnel on a regular basis throughout the
school year.
Most CIU students find employment in their cho-
sen field within a year after graduation. Students
should maintain close contacts with their denomi-
nations and local churches and gain experience
that will help them achieve their vocational goals.
Students should make use of their entire academ-
ic career to investigate organizations, institutions
and agencies that interest them.
Chaplain Ministries
Many CIU students grow through discussing life
issues with Student Life personnel and other fac-
ulty. Non-clinical counseling encourages students
in their relationships with God and others, in bibli-
cal self-image and in handling the challenges of
life, community and ministry. Referrals to on-cam-
pus licensed professionals or other licensed thera-
pists in the Columbia area are available upon
request.
Connect: CIU
All fall semester incoming students (freshmen and
transfer students) participate in an orientation pro-
gram designed to introduce them to CIU’s spiritu-
al, academic and social life. The program provides
an introduction to CIU life in every dimension.
During this program, entering students join a “fam-
ily group” in which they have an opportunity to
develop friendships with fellow incoming students
as well as with returning students who lead them
in making the transition into CIU life. Connect: CIU
features fellowship, fun, spiritual renewal and fami-
ly spirit, in addition to orientation, placement test-
ing, academic advising and registration.
Food Services
Food service at CIU is provided through a contract
with Pioneer College Caterers, Inc. Pioneer offers
on-campus students six meal plan options select-
ed by resident students on a semester-by-semes-
ter basis. Off-campus students and guests may
purchase meals throughout the week during any
regular academic semester.
Health Services
Health services, including a clinic operated by a
registered nurse with physician access, are provid-
ed for the care of CIU students. Students are
responsible for the cost of medicines, physician’s
fees and hospital charges. A group insurance plan
with hospital and medical benefits is required of all
students not covered by another medical plan.
Housing
Single men and women normally live on campus.
Students soon discover that this life with peers
from various backgrounds has high potential for
personal and interpersonal development. Air-con-
ditioned rooms are furnished with beds, desks,
chairs, closets and sinks. Students provide blan-
kets, pillows, linens and curtains. Each on-campus
residential facility includes a community lounge
and laundry room.
Pine View Apartments opened in August, 2010.
One-, two- and three-bedroom units, both fur-
nished and unfurnished, can be leased by single
and married students. Amenities include
washer/dryer, microwave, full kitchen, ceiling fans,
cable TV and Internet. Each bedroom has its own
bathroom and walk-in closet. For more informa-
tion, go to
Some campus housing is provided for married
students in the mobile home “Village.” In addition
to many homes owned by students, a number of
school-owned homes are rented to full-time stu-
dents. Applications for the Village may be
obtained the Student Life Office.
International Students
CIU strives to provide a hospitable environment
for its many international students. Many faculty
members have significant overseas ministry expe-
rience. A special international student handbook is
published each year to introduce international stu-
dents to the life of the school and the community.
The school’s emphasis on cross-cultural ministry
and biblical studies provides an atmosphere in
which international students are encouraged to