The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University a Word from the President… June 2011
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VOL. 9, NO. 2 JUNE 2011 The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University A Word from the President… June 2011 The spring 2011 semester at Campbellsville University pleased with the broadcast range, and it will be listened has been a very successful and memorable time. Our to via Internet streaming around the world in the near total enrollment of 3,282 represents our 22nd consecu- future. tive semester of total head count. We also had a record We continue to implement Vision 2025 – Preparing number of graduates, 517, including those who received Christian Servant Leaders as the blueprint for the next de- their diplomas in December and on May 13 and 14. The cade and half. Vision 2025 is the broad outline of where enrollment at our regional centers grew by 22 percent Campbellsville University is headed, and we are filling in from spring 2010 to 2011 and enrollment in online the details in our annual strategic planning process. programs increased by 33 percent. This is illustrated by the construction of an addi- Dr. Michael V. Carter It is apparent that the value of a degree from tional 48 beds of housing for female students in prepara- Campbellsville University—both in terms of academic tion for our fall 2011 semester. Additional properties quality and the emphasis on Christian servant leader- have been recently purchased around the neighborhood ship—is being recognized by more and more prospective that will allow for additional projects and facilities. students. We are working to increase green space for our During the month of April, we celebrated the 15th students with plans under way for a walking track, anniversary of Campbellsville College changing to practice field, and an eventual track facility for our com- Campbellsville University. As outlined in an article in petitive track athletic teams. We are continuing to make this issue of the Campbellsvillian, the move to university improvements to landscaping around the campus and status in April 1996 by the CU Board of Trustees, and receive many positive comments from campus visitors then President Dr. Ken Winters, was on the improving aesthetics of the campus and facilities. a strategic move that contributed to Vision 2025 is moving us to plan for the future in a our momentum and gave CU a very strategic manner. Architectural plans for the new heightened level of respect around school of business building are being tweaked, and we the Commonwealth and nation. Our are continuing to raise funds for this new three-story successes today result, in part, from 21,000-square-feet building. the vision shown in that bold move. We unveiled the new name of the school of Dr. Bill Mackey, retiring business and economics—The J. Chester Porter and executive director of the Kentucky Maria L. Bouvette School of Business and Economics— Baptist Convention, was our speaker at the April 25 Derby Rose Gala in recognition of the for the May 13 masters’ level lead gifts from Mr. Porter and Ms. Bouvette. The gala, commencement ceremony, and Dr. sponsored by the Advancement Board, was successful in Kevin Cosby, pastor of St. Stephen raising $28,800 for the CU Scholarship Fund. Church and president of Simmons We are also working hard on architectural plans for College of Kentucky in Louisville, a new wellness center that is needed to accommodate spoke for our May 14 commence- our growing student population. Plans are being ment for our baccalaureate graduates. finalized for the new “alumni park” that will be located at The class of 2011 has been a the corner of North Columbia Avenue and Broadway. Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, and very impressive group of student leaders over the course We are moving forward on development of a new his wife, Debra, assistant professor of social work, present their son, Wesley of their time at Campbellsville University, and I feel good “art village” for the visual arts and on plans to enclose the Vaughn Carter, with a bachelor of about the future of our state and nation as they go from area between Davenport Student Commons and Winters science degree in political science at here and begin to serve in their professions of choice. Dining Hall. Expanded dining opportunities will be the undergraduate ceremony May 14. There are numerous examples, in the class of 2011, announced in the near future. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) of young men and women who will share with you of Thank you for your continuing prayers and how they have found their calling at Campbellsville support. We have a growing number of Campbellsville University and their call to living lives of Christian University alumni around the world in a variety of servant leadership—giving of themselves and their positions of influence and service. Please know that we resources in service to others in the name of Jesus Christ! value you as alumni and friends of this great institution. That is why Campbellsville University’s mission is needed now more than ever before! Another highlight of the spring semester was the Most cordially, launching of WLCU-FM Radio at 88.7. We are very Michael V. Carter, President 2 Spring 2011 C AMPBELLSVILLE U NIVERSITNIVERSITy’y’S Alumni Magazine The Campbellsvillian is published four times yearly by the Office Table of Contents of University Communications JUNE 2011 for alumni and friends of President’s Report ................................................................................ 2 Campbellsville University. Derby Rose Gala Raises Almost $30,000 .......................................... 4 Dr. Michael V. Carter PRESIDENT Porters Honored at Derby Rose Gala ............................................... 5 – EDITORIAL BOARD – CU and KCTCS Begin Seamless Transfer for Students ................. 6 Joan C. McKinney Korey Mitchell to Practice Rural Medicine .......................................................................................................... 7 EDITOR NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR Darlene Eastridge is Distinguished Tenured Faculty Member ..... 8 [email protected] Mr./Miss Campbellsville University ................................................... 8 John E. Chowning VICE PRESIDENT FOR CHURCH Servant Leadership Award Winners Announced ........................... 9 AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS [email protected] Jones, Spicer are Awarded Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award ... 9 Benji Kelly J.C. Wilson and His Letter Jacket Featured in Herald-Leader ...10 VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT [email protected] Somerset Students Celebrate Commencement ...........................11 Linda Waggener Smith Named Director of Alumni Relations ...................................11 FEATURE WRITER MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR Dr. J. Chester Badgett, Long-time Trustee, Dies ...........................12 [email protected] CU Students Perform Servant Leadership Projects ...................................................................................13 Chris Megginson Beverly Kirk Throws Switch for New Radio Station 88.7 FM ..... SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR 14 [email protected] Ransdell Chapel Note is Burned .....................................................15 Christina Kern Record Number of Graduates Receive Diplomas ................16-17 ASSISTANT EDITOR OFFICE ASSISTANT Whitney Ballinger’s Jersey in Hall of Fame ...................................18 [email protected] Donna Wise Receives Lifetime Achievement Award ..................18 Vol. 9 • No. 2 –– June 2011 –– Walker Races to NCCAA National Title ..........................................19 OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY CU Wins Second Straight President’s Cup ....................................19 – COMMUNICATIONS – Homecoming 2011 (Celebrate the Tiger) is Oct. 14-15 .............................................................................. 19 Campbellsville University Four Coaches Reach Milestone – More than 1,500 Wins ...........20 1 University Drive Spring Sports Update; Winter Rewind ...........................................21 UPO 787 Campbellsville, Ky. 42718-2190 Russ Mobley Theater Named after Long-time Professor ...........22 Phone: 270-789-5214 Sports Ministry Class Helps Students at Lincoln Village ............23 Fax: 270-789-5095 Remember When? .............................................................................24 [email protected] or Guess Who? ........................................................................................24 [email protected] for information with pictures Tiger Tracks .................................................................................25-29 Campbellsville University is accredited Greg Vaughn, 12th Man Club Long-time President, Dies ............29 by the Commission on Colleges of the Alumni Spotlight .............................................................................................................................................. Southern Association of Colleges and 30 Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, telephone number 404-679-4501) Scrapbook ...........................................................................................31 to award the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The university is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention. In compliance with federal law, including provision of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation On the Cover: Act of 1973, Campbellsville University Campbellsville University celebrates her commencements from top left, does