Fall 2010 • Volume 3 • Number 3 MEMBER, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM from the President Angelo State University Cover Story Dear Friends: Championship Drama
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Fall 2010 • Volume 3 • Number 3 MEMBER, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM from the President Angelo State University Cover Story Dear Friends: Championship Drama ................................ 14 Fall 2010 Vol. 3, No. 3 14 Going in, the Rambelles were favored to win the national track For some, summer on campus suggests the ability to relax and unwind from the events of the and field title. Even so, their championship run did not lack for previous academic year. For others, summer represents the chance to re-engage with important Angelo State University drama, suspense and, in the end, a little disbelief. projects free from other distractions. Somewhere in between relaxation and re-engagement de- Member, Texas Tech University System fines summer on the campus of Angelo State University. Board of Regents Larry K. Anders, Chair, Dallas Features One area where we as a campus are becoming more engaged is in the area of sustainability. Jerry E. Turner, Vice Chair, Blanco L. Frederick “Rick” Francis, El Paso Blue and Gold (and Green) ....................... 18 As this issue of ASU Magazine describes, the campus has initiated several “green” projects, John Huffaker, Amarillo Mickey L. Long, Midland Sustainability is becoming a university goal with the greening including a recycling program last fall and energy efficiency upgrades in campus buildings Nancy Neal, Lubbock of Angelo State. Even ASU Magazine is doing its part by using over the last three years. Our campus master planning continues to incorporate concepts of John Field Scovell, Dallas Daniel “Dan” T. Serna, Arlington paper with recycled content. sustainability in anticipation of future construction projects. Consequently, we look forward Jeff Harris, Student Regent, San Angelo with great anticipation to the construction of two new residence halls – Plaza Verde I and II – Chancellor Alumni Honorees ....................................... 24 approved by the Board of Regents in May. Plaza Verde I, a 409-bed residence hall scheduled Kent Hance, Lubbock Dan Herrington … Tamara Pearce Olive … Melody Wilkinson … Fred Key … Ramiro Guzman … Scott G. Book … for completion in August of 2011, will not only be our first Leading Environmental and En- Angelo State University 18 Joseph C. Rallo President: Dr. Joseph C. Rallo Donald Boyd Cox … Johnny Bailey … Paul K. Horne … ergy Design (LEED) certified campus facility, but also one of the first in West Texas. It will Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Dr. Anthony P. Blose Tom Badgett … Maria Onofre-Madrid … be followed by Plaza Verde II to be opened in August of 2012. Vice President for Finance and Robert Kelly Michael … Steve Snowden … Administration: Sharon Meyer Vice President for Strategy, Planning Roger Zarnowski … Shirley Morton … Jo Nell Harlow Our reputation and visibility in athletics continue to grow on the national stage as our women’s and Policy: Dr. James M. Limbaugh track and field team won the NCAA D-II National Championship in Charlotte, N.C., in May. Vice President for Student Affairs and Exes and O’s ................................................ 35 Enrollment Management: Dr. Vance R. Valerio Coach James Reid earned deserved recognition as the D-II Coach of the Year for women’s track No one is sure exactly why – though many have their and field. Based on that success and our intention to offer women athletes additional competi- Angelo State University Magazine suspicions – but ASU is the cradle of football coaches in The Angelo State University Magazine Texas, producing the most as well as many of the best. tive opportunities, we will be adding women’s indoor track and field to our sports program, is published three times a year by the ASU Office of Communications and Marketing, beginning with the 2010 academic year. Competitive sports are a vital component of a vibrant ASU Station #11021, San Angelo, TX 76909-1021; Fantasy Fulfilled ......................................... 44 (325) 942-2248; Fax: (325) 942-2238, Even though a biology major, Lucy Snyder always dreamed residential campus and will support our enrollment growth goals in the coming years. [email protected]. of becoming a writer. She never dreamed of winning a Bram Finally, as I note on a regular basis, the heart of a great university is represented by its people. ASU Magazine Staff Stoker Award … until it happened. Editor: Preston Lewis It is fitting then that Gov. Rick Perry has appointed 2009-10 ASU student body president Jeff Director of Graphics: Michael Martin Graphic Artist: Bree Walker 44 Harris to a one-year term as the student regent on the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech Uni- Design Assistant: Leonor Constancio Photographers: Danny Meyer Sections versity System. Jeff is a senior political science major who will soon begin his Master of Public Tina Doyle Administration degree through our Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice. Writers: Tom Nurre Jr. President’s Message ................................................................. Opposite Roy Ivey Jayna Phinney As summer turns to fall and another academic year, the ASU campus and its people will con- Rebekah Brackin Along the Mall ........................................................................................4 Kevin McCarty Cabinet Work … ASU First … Minding Our Q’s, E’s & P’s … Top Profs … What’s in a Name? … tinue to be engaged, productive and committed to the future of both our institution and the state Lindy Zamora Briefs … Angelo Staters of Texas. As this edition of the magazine demonstrates, it is an exciting time for all of us. Student Assistants: Ashlea Haney Kimberley Parker Athletics .................................................................................................38 Sincerely, Alumni Association Contributors: Kim H. Hunter Honorable Rambelle … On Track … Sports Talk … Fall Previews … Spring Wrapups Melinda Springer AJ Lopez III Alumni Association...............................................................................46 Erin M. Whitford Donors … Class Notes © 2010 Angelo State University On the Cover: With Charlotte, N.C., as a backdrop, the Rambelles brought home the trophy from the 2010 Joseph C. Rallo All Rights Reserved NCAA Division II Women’s Track and Field Championship, ASU’s fourth national title. (Photo by Danny Meyer) President Back Cover: Angelo State University students stroll along the mall where many shrubs and plants are being replaced by native plants and xeriscape landscaping as part of ASU’s various green strategies aimed at sustainability. (Photo by Danny Meyer) 2 FALL 2010 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2010 3 news ALONG the MALL valued. As a provost, I believe it is my role to advocate for all academics and for the university as a whole.” ASU Cabinet Work ASU’s new provost earned his Bachelor of Science in physics with a minor in mathemat- The addition of Drs. Anthony P. ASU’s other vice presidents are Sharon ics from Manhattan College. He went on to Blose and Vance R. Valerio as university Meyer of finance and administration and get a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in physics vice presidents this past July fulfilled Presi- Dr. James M. Limbaugh of strategy, plan- from the University of North Carolina. First dent Joseph C. Rallo’s organizational vision ning and policy. With more than 35 years experience in Thanks to Gov. Rick Perry, for Angelo State University and marked the “This administrative organization re- student affairs administration and enroll- senior political science major Jeff Harris is Anthony P. Blose first time four vice presidents have served mains one of the leanest among universities ment management, Valerio came to ASU more than just ASU’s 2009-10 student body on the president’s cabinet. our size,” said Rallo, “but provides the or- from Midland Lutheran College in Fre- president. Effective June 1, he became the Blose joined ASU as provost and vice ganizational framework necessary to apply mont, Neb., where he was vice president for student regent on the Board of Regents of president for academic affairs. In that ca- specific expertise to specific needs and to student development. the Texas Tech University System. pacity, he will oversee all of the university’s more effectively address the issues neces- Previously, Valerio worked for almost a With the governor’s one-year appoint- academic programs, both in San Angelo and sary for us to meet our programmatic and decade as assistant vice chancellor for stu- ment, Harris is the first ASU student at satellite campuses in the Hill Country. His enrollment goals.” dent development services at the University named to the board of a statewide univer- responsibilities will cover everything that re- When Rallo became president in 2007, of Nebraska-Omaha. He spent two years as sity system. lates to the classroom and online educational ASU had three vice presidents. He replaced vice president for student affairs at Eastern “It is a very high honor to be selected in experience of ASU students. He will also be the vice president for advancement and New Mexico University and three years as the first place,” Harris said, “but it is even Jeff Harris second in command for the university. university relations with the strategy, plan- dean of students at Midwestern State Univer- more special because I do happen to be the Valerio came to Angelo State on a one- ning and policy position. Until July and the sity. He has also held student affairs positions first student regent from ASU. I feel like