2010 - 2011 Annual Report of Donors

Engage. Enrich. Empower. Volume 52, Number 2 Table of Contents

Administrative Committee Inside Cover Letter from the President 1 Letter from the Chair of the Board of Trustees 2 Highlights 3-9 MU By the Numbers 10-11 Maria Sikoryak-Robins Methodist University Today Magazine (USPS 074-560) is Enrollment 10, 12 Editor published quarterly for friends and alumni of Methodist University by the University Relations Office, Methodist Fiscal Data 13 Robin Davenport University, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498. Krista Lee Cumulative Giving 14-15 Periodicals postage paid at Fayetteville, NC 28302-9651 and Associate Editors additional mailing offices. Printed by Professional Printers. New Gifts 16 Lauren Cook Wike Alumni Editor Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of Annual Giving 16-21, 24-25, 34-35, 40 age, race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual Kirbie Britt n Booster Club 18 orientation or disabilities for otherwise qualified persons in Athletics Editor the administration of its admissions, educational policies, n scholarships, loan programs, athletics, employment or any Friends of Music 19 Roxana Ross other university-sponsored or advertised program. n Matching Gifts 21 Campus Photographer n Gifts in Memory 23 Ray Baker Methodist University is related by faith to the North Carolina Bill Billings Annual Conference, Southeastern Jurisdiction, The United n Gifts in Honor 24 Rhonda McMillan Methodist Church. Methodist University is an independent corporation rather than an agency of the Conference and is n Faculty & Staff 34 Michael Molter Contributing Editors responsible for its own debts and obligations. n Parents & Grandparents 34 Rhonda Forbes Postmaster: Send address changes to: Methodist University n NC Independent College Fund 35 Creative Director Today Magazine, Office of University Relations, Attn: Maria Sikoryak-Robins, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC n Bill Parish Gifts-in-Kind 40 28311-1498. Circulation: 22,000 copies. Photo Contributor Making a Difference 22 The Rev. Dr. Michael Safley About this donor report: Alumni 26-28 Vice President of Church Designations in this publication include donors whose and Community Relations gifts were received between Jan. 1, 2010 through Dec. Scholarships & Endowment 36-39 31, 2010, unless otherwise noted. Every effort has been Dr. Delmas Crisp made to ensure that the information contained in this report University Boards 40-41 Executive Vice President is accurate; however, with a project of this magnitude, and Dean of the University Family & Friends We Will Miss Inside Back Cover the possibility for unintentional errors or omissions exists. Dr. Ben E. Hancock, Jr. We sincerely apologize for any such errors. Please report President any corrections to Robin Davenport, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at (910) 630-7609, toll free at (800) 488-7110, or you may e-mail her at rdavenport@ methodist.edu.

On the Cover: Graphic design major Adam Davila works in the William F. Bethune Center for Visual Arts. Bottom row (L-R): Amber Cava ‘10; John Donnelly and Matthew Snowberger; Yemi Awoyera; and King, Methodist University’s Monarch

Administrative Cabinet Pictured from left to right: Robin P. Davenport ‘09M, Vice President for Institutional Advancement; Dr. Narendra Singh, Faculty Representative; Robert McEvoy, Athletic Director; George J. Blanc, Vice President for Student Development and Services; Dr. Benjamin E. Hancock, Jr., President; The Rev. Dr. Mike Safley ‘72, Vice President for Church and Community Relations; Dr. Don Lassiter, Vice President for Planning and Evaluation; Jane Weeks Gardiner, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Rick Lowe, Vice President for Enrollment Services; Dr. Delmas S. Crisp, Executive Vice President/Academic Dean; Gene T. Clayton, Vice President for Business Affairs Letter from the President

It is hard to believe that only a few short months have passed since I arrived to serve as the University’s fourth president. I feel very honored to be here and to serve such a terrific group of students, faculty, and staff. I have met so many wonderful people during my meetings on and off campus.

One of the first things I heard upon arriving at Methodist is the importance of quality across the campus. The theme that has emerged from the Strategic Plan 2010-2015 is to provide and sustain a “culture of excellence.” There are three elements that contribute to a culture of excellence at our nation’s leading institutions: (1) signature people; (2) Dearsignature Methodist programs; and (3) Friends signature facilities. & Family, Methodist is fortunate to have high quality people; the University is known for its hospitality and genuine care for its students and employees. The emergence of a number of nationally recognized academic programs and the recent opening of several new buildings enable us to lay claim that Methodist is indeed in a special class of institutions.

On April 26, in what could only be described as a celebratory occasion, we dedicated the new Physician Assistant (PA) Program facilities, including the Human Anatomy Laboratory and the Medical Lecture Hall. This event provided us with an opportunity to open up the facilities to the community and to thank the donors who made this $2.5 million project possible. Speaking of new academic facilities, we will break ground for the new Professional Nursing Studies Program building in early summer; completion of the building is scheduled for May of 2012. The response to our new program has been phenomenal, as we have a full class enrolled for next fall.

We are excited about the overall enrollment numbers projected for the fall of 2011. We had a record freshman class in fall 2010 and an overall enrollment of over 2,400 students. Other good news includes an improved freshman retention rate, which is currently 62 percent. Consequently, we had a record 1,100 residential students. Such increases led to the decision to build four additional village style residence halls, which will be ready for the return of our students in August.

Debbie will be finishing her teaching responsibilities in Indiana and joining me in the president’s home, which has been undergoing some necessary remodeling. We look forward to having you visit the campus and to spending time in our home. We also look forward to having our five children and their families visit and meet all of our new friends at Methodist University.

I invite you to contact me with your thoughts and questions. Please feel free to call me at (910) 630-7005. If you would like to look at some photos from the events mentioned above, be sure to visit www.methodist.edu and click on the link to “Our MU World Photostream.”

Signature people, signature programs, and signature facilities — all contributing to a culture of excellence, but none more than signature people. Signature faculty and staff members bring students here and keep them here. Signature community members empower our students to excel after graduation. That’s Methodist University at its best. Yes, I have the best job in America, and I know the best is yet to be.

My best wishes and blessings to you.

Ben E. Hancock, Jr. President Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report 1 Methodist University Board of Trustees

Mr. Harvey T. Wright II ’70, Chair Mr. O. Ray Manning, Jr. ’73, Vice Chair Dr. Mary Lynn Bryan, Secretary Mr. D. Keith Allison, Treasurer r Mr. Alfred E. Cleveland, Immediate Past Chair

Mr. Richard R. Allen, Sr. Mr. A. Howard Bullard, Jr. Dr. Loleta Wood Foster The Rev. Dr. R. Carl Frazier, Jr. The Rev. Dr. Brian G. Gentle Mr. Leslie A. Griffin Letter from the Chair of the Board of Trustees General John W. Handy, USAF, (Ret.) ’66 Mrs. Betty Upchurch Hasty Mr. J. Daniel Highsmith, Sr. Mrs. Dorothy B. Hubbard Mrs. Jane Hook Johnson Mr. Jerry A. Keen ’65 The year 2010 was quite a year for Methodist University. We Mr. Earl D. Leake ’73 celebrated record enrollment numbers and a burgeoning The Hon. Eric L. Mansfield residential population that required an innovative off-campus Dr. Allen Greene Mask, Jr. residential solution to accommodate everyone. We dedicated Mr. Ron B. Matthews a new Art Building and new residence hall, and completed the Mr. George W. Miller, Jr. majority of construction on a new Physician Assistant Medical Dr. H. W. Mark Miller, IV Dear Friends:Lecture Hall and Human Anatomy Laboratory. Our athletic Mr. David R. Nimocks, III teams won conference and national championships and our students went on Mr. Don Price mission trips and received statewide recognition in several areas. Yes, it was quite Dr. John W. Schrader a year in the life of Methodist University. Dr. Louis Spilman, Jr. ’64 Mr. David K. “Bud” Taylor, Jr. ’68 In the midst of all of the excitement, the University and its Board of Trustees Mrs. Ann H. Thornton were preparing for a changing of the guard as Dr. M. Elton Hendricks neared his Mr. Thomas L. Walden, Sr. retirement after leading Methodist College, then University, for 27 years. Initially, Mr. William R. West, Sr. ’69 Dr. Hendricks’ planned departure was July 1st; however, he graciously agreed to Dr. Jason A. Williams ’98 remain through December when it became clear that more time was needed to The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wynn locate the “right” individual to lead Methodist forward. Much of the last half of the Mr. Ramon L. Yarborough year was spent in reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates and I commend my fellow Trustees and the faculty, staff, and student who served on the Presidential Trustees Emeriti Search Committee for their diligence. On November 21, 2010, we shared a delightful Mr. Frank Barragan, Jr. evening in the March F. Riddle Center with Elton and Jerry Hendricks in celebration Dr. Mott P. Blair, DDS (Retired) of their retirement, and ten days later, on December 1, 2010, we announced that Dr. Mr. Vance B. Neal Ben E. Hancock, Jr. would serve as the fourth president of Methodist University Mr. Richard L. Player, Jr. effective March 1, 2011. Mr. W.V. Register Dr. Frank P. Stout It has been my pleasure to work closely with two outstanding University Dr. R. Dillard Teer Presidents, and I can state with assurance that Dr. Elton Hendricks and Dr. Ben Ms. Terri S. Union Hancock are among the very best. The leadership that Dr. Hancock has shown during his short time with us strengthens even more my belief that Methodist President Emeriti University will achieve even higher levels of excellence in the future. Dr. Richard W. Pearce Dr. M. Elton Hendricks The Board of Trustees and I are truly grateful for your friendship and support and hope that you will join us in spreading the good news about the jewel that is President Methodist University. Dr. Ben E. Hancock, Jr. Sincerely, Honorary Trustee Bishop Alfred W. Gwinn, Jr. Harvey T. Wright II ’70

2 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report Notables

2010-2011 Highlights In 2010, the Methodist University SAC program was named as one of the top five student activities programs in r the nation from Campus Activities Magazine. In March 2010, the North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers named the Social Work Department at Methodist University recipient of the Advocate of the Year Award. The award recognized the collaborative efforts of the faculty with social work students to shed light on the lack of title protection for social workers and assist in the introduction and passage of a title protection bill to protect social workers.

Social Work Faculty

The keynote speaker for the Fall 2010 Opening Convocation was Mr. Greg Creed, president and chief concept officer (CCO) of Taco Bell Corporation, who spoke on leadership.

Head men’s golf coach, Steve Conley, was named the national Division III Coach of the Year by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the USA South Athletic Conference Coach of the year. Conley led the team to his 20th conference title and 10th national title in 23 seasons at the helm of the Monarchs.

In October 2010, Methodist University was awarded a Title III grant from the U.S. Department of best-selling author, Education in the amount of $400,000 per year for five years for technology Michael Capuzzo, upgrades in the classroom and across the campus. and Richard Walter, a forensic psychologist On June 30, 2010, Methodist University was approved by the University Senate and expert criminal of the United Methodist Church for continued listing, without qualification, profiler, visited as a United Methodist-related institution. The University was evaluated on the Methodist University aspects of institutional integrity, program quality, sound management and financial for a lecture about health, and church relatedness. criminal profiling and behavior analysis and Methodist University experienced record enrollment in 2010, surpassing 1,000 in a book signing for Mr. residential enrollment (1,074), with total overall enrollment of 2,416, day student Capuzzo’s book “The enrollment of 1,901, and graduate student enrollment of 201. For the first time in its Murder Room: The Heirs history, the University contracted with off-campus housing to accommodate residential of Sherlock Holmes students. Gather to Solve the World’s most Perplexing Cold Cases.”

3 Notables r 2010-2011 Highlights

In November, 27 Methodist students participated in the State of North Carolina’s Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNURSC) with exhibits, oral presentations, and posters. The symposium showcases multidisciplinary undergraduate research scholarship from 53 state and private colleges and universities and 58 community colleges of North Carolina.

Global Outreach The State Board of Nursing met in January 2010 and unanimously approved the Professional Nursing On March 6, 2010, 17 MU students, one faculty member, and one staff member Studies Program. The program was launched in fall 2010 traveled to Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, for a one-week mission trip. Working with 85 students enrolled in the pre-nursing program. with other students from Wake Forest, Duke University, University of Georgia, and Kennesaw State, the group completed the roofing on a personal home, laid tile in a The study of international relations was added as community center’s church, and put siding on two government-sponsored senior a concentration within the political science major citizen homes. to prepare students to enter the Foreign Service of the intelligence community, or join a nongovernmental International student enrollment reached a record high in 2010 with 105 organization or international corporation. international students living on the campus. The University began offering a concentration in The Study Abroad Program, in 2010, joined a consortium to provide exchange biochemistry for its Chemistry majors. partner institutions in France, Ireland, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Spain, Korea, Brazil, Iceland, Chile, Honduras, and Columbia. In 2010, students majoring in Business with a Resort Management concentration were first offered the opportunity Academic Programs to earn Certificate Tourism Ambassador (CTA) certification.

Faculty

Music faculty member Dr. Keith Dippre received an ASCAPLUS award from ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers) for being active as a composer in the last year and having numerous performances and commissions.

Dr. George Hendricks authored the book, “McKinney- Vento and the Homeless Education Crisis in the United States: Our Forgotten Children.” He also published an In 2010, the Methodist University English Department launched its Professional article in the New Social Worker, “A Collaborative Project Writing Certificate Program. The Professional Writing Certificate is an 18-semester- to Achieve Title Protection in North Carolina” with hour, nine-month sequence of evening and weekend courses designed primarily for colleague Deborah Murray. working adults to enhance their writing and editing skills, gain experience with new communications technology, learn document design techniques, and network with Dr. Warren McDonald, co-director of the undergraduate publishing professionals. Health Care Administration Program and Director of the Professional MBA Program, completed a book with fellow The MBA Program added a new focus in health care administration, which Professor Michael Wayland entitled “Developing Strategy began in the fall of 2010. for the Optical Industry and Beyond,“ to be published by the Opticians Association of America. The Lura S. Tally Center for Leadership Development added to its curriculum in 2010 a minor in church leadership. The course work includes a foundation in the Old Speech professor and Director of the Organizational and New Testaments, and a look at the principles of leadership, as well as the study of Communication and Leadership Program Dr. Bill Watt church government and politics, theology and worship, and spiritual foundation. published an article entitled “The YOGOWYPI Factor of Leadership: Leading with H.E.A.R.T.” in the Winter 2010 issue of the International Leadership Journal. 4 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report Athletics

Methodist’s athletic teams celebrated new milestones during the 2010 year. Fifteen student-athletes were recognized as All-Americans and three student-athletes were recognized as USA South Athletic Conference Players of the year. Men’s golf and women’s tennis took USA South Athletic Conference Championships. Steve Conley (mentioned earlier) and Head Women’s Tennis Coach Francie Barragan were named as USA South Athletic Conference Coaches of the Year.

The Methodist women’s golf team won its 13th straight NCAA Division III National Physical Campus Expansion Championship. The men’s golf team also won the NCAA Division III National Championship, and Ruby Blackwell claimed the 2010 NCAA Division III National Much of the construction for the Human Anatomy Championship in 200 meters. Laboratory and Medical Lecture Hall for the University’s Physician Assistant Program took place The University hosted the NCAA Division III Baseball South Regional tournament, and during 2010. The new facilities will allow the PA Program Methodist Methodist football coach Jim Sypult finished his storied career. to increase its enrollment. Established in 1996, the PA Program has produced over 200 physician assistants who practice predominantly in North Carolina, but also serve Graduation throughout the nation and overseas in the military. On May 15, 2010, the University graduated 163 students. Six graduates were On April 27, 2010, the University celebrated the commissioned as officers in the United States Army, and five graduating seniors, opening of the William F. Bethune Center for representing the first in their country to graduate from Methodist University, presented Visual Arts with the David McCune International flags from Brazil, Costa Rica, Palestine, Senegal, and Western Sahara. Bishop Alfred Art Gallery. The 8,844 square-foot building includes a Wesley Gwinn, Jr. of the N.C. Conference of the United Methodist Church delivered the printmaking studio, painting studio, graphic design lab, baccalaureate sermon. The spring commencement speaker was Dr. M. Elton Hendricks, photography lab, digital photo studio and drawing and then president of the University, who was awarded a Doctor of Humanities. art education space in addition to the gallery. Methodist University graduated Soon after the beginning of the fall 2010 semester, the 207 students during the Winter University’s newest residence hall, the Alpha Delta Pi Commencement Ceremony house, opened its doors and is now home to over Dec. 18, 2010. One United 20 sorority members. States Army R.O.T.C. cadet was commissioned during the ceremony Other campus upgrades in 2010 included automatic doors and two international graduating and an elevator to the Trustees Academic Building, technology seniors presented flags from and other upgrades to the Communications Department, Honduras and Vietnam. The day’s and the paving of almost one-third of the campus. events began with a baccalaureate service; the Rev. Leonard E. Fairley, district superintendent of the Rockingham District of The Methodist University track underwent a complete the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church (NCCUMC), delivered facelift with a new surface and expanded field event the baccalaureate sermon. The commencement speaker was James H. Maynard, chair areas. The facility, which now meets NCAA specifications, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Investors Management Corporation, which is the will provide the University with the ability to host track and parent company of Golden Corral Corporation. Mr. Jason A. Williams ’98 and field meets. Mr. James Maynard both received a Doctor of Humanities. 5 r 2010-2011 Highlights Notables

On November 21, 2010, the University celebrated the 27 years of service of Dr. M. Elton Hendricks and Mrs. Jerry Hendricks with a dinner at the March F. Riddle Center. Program highlights included the unveiling of an oil portrait of Dr. Hendricks by local artist Chris Odom, the dedication of a river birch planted by Dr. Hendricks in the early 1980’s in a campus-wide Show You Care Day, the presentation of the Order of the Longleaf Pine by former Senator Tony Rand, and an announcement that the grand old Science building and the Science addition completed in 2006 would be named the Hendricks Science Complex.

6 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report Methodist University Board of Trustees approved the construction of the two buildings – a 7,000 square foot Medical Lecture Hall and a 3,800 square foot Human Anatomy Laboratory, at a project cost of $2,500,000. Funding assistance came from federal grants and private gifts and grants from the Board of Trustees, the medical community, foundations, and friends of the University. U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre, with strong bipartisan support from the Cumberland County delegation, assisted the University in securing grants of $876,000 for construction and equipment. PA Program alumni and their families stepped forward to meet a challenge grant from The Shamdasani family, a member of whom is a 2004 graduate of the program. Jason Williams, a member of the Program’s first graduating class, gave a significant gift to the campaign. “I owe a debt of gratitude to Methodist University’s PA Program for a superior education,” said Williams. “I encourage my fellow alumni to get involved and give back to this program to help it become even more outstanding in the future.”

“We are grateful for the support of our trustees, donors, legislators, and many friends who helped make these facilities possible,” said Ben E. Hancock, Jr., president of Methodist University. “The opening of the Human Anatomy Laboratory and Medical Lecture Hall represents just the latest step in the University’s efforts to provide signature facilities for our growing academic offerings in health-related fields and in response to the community’s needs.” US Representative Mike McIntyre and Program Director Dr. Sekhar Kommu discuss suturing techniques with PA students in the Anatomy Lab. 7 r 2010-2011 Highlights Notables

L to R: Dr. Sekhar Kommu, PA Program Director; Rajan Shamdasani, Friend; Tom Walden, Trustee; Dr. Loleta Foster, Trustee; Dr. John Schrader, Trustee; Dr. Mary Lynn Bryan, Trustee; Dr. Chris Aul, PA Medical Director; Keith Allison, Trustee; Honorable Mike McIntyre, Congressman; Richard Allen, Trustee; Dr. Ben Hancock, President; Harvey Wright ‘70, Trustee; Dr. Bruce Steffes, PA Surgeon in Residence; Al Cleveland, Trustee; Bill West, Trustee; Howard Bullard, Trustee.

8 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report Spring 2011 Commencement

Methodist University celebrated its 48th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 7, 2011, in the March F. Riddle Center. Hollister K. “Holly” Petraeus delivered the commencement address and 154 students graduated from MU.

Mrs. Petraeus is currently leading the Office of Servicemember Affairs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The Office of Servicemember Affairs works in partnership with the Department of Defense to ensure that military family members receive the education they need to make the best financial decisions. Holly is married to U.S. Army Following the commencement address, graduates, faculty, General David H. Petraeus, who previously served as commander of NATO International staff, families, and trustees watched a video message from Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A). At the end of April Gen. Petraeus. He congratulated the graduates and his wife, 2011, Gen. Petraeus was named director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Holly, who received an honorary degree from Methodist University. “I think I have learned some life lessons in the almost 37 years since I graduated from college, so I would like to share some of them with you,” said Holly Petraeus. “Life “Mrs. Petraeus’s commitment to a liberal arts education, lesson number one is ‘be flexible.’ Life rarely follows the plan we have mapped out for her work as an advocate for families, and her record of it and that is especially true for someone connected with the military, as many of you community service provide testimony that she shares know. I think all of us have been on one wild ride since 2001.” Methodist University’s core values,” said Dr. Ben E. Hancock, Jr., president of Methodist University. “Those of you who are receiving degrees from Methodist in a specific field today and expect to work in that profession may find that you won’t end up doing that after all. The Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Yow, III ’66 delivered the baccalaureate You may be offered something that takes you in a different direction, or the military may sermon at 10:30 a.m. in Reeves Auditorium. In Dr. Hancock’s move or deploy you, or there may not be the job opportunities in that particular field introduction of the Rev. Dr. Thomas Yow, he said, “In the that you thought there were,” said Mrs. Petraeus. first week I was here [at Methodist], I said, ‘I stand on the shoulders of giants . . . And I know that.” Giants in the For Mrs. Petraeus, life lesson number two is, “When life gives you lemons, make life of Methodist University include people like the Rev. Dr. marmalade.” Life lesson number three, for Petraeus, is “check your attitude.” She added, Thomas Yow.” “One of my favorite pieces of writing is a poem by Charles Swindoll called ‘Attitude.’ Its basic premise is that life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it.” A graduate of Methodist College (now Methodist University), the Rev. Dr. Yow went on to earn a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Education from Duke University. He recently retired from serving as the president of the United Methodist Foundation in Nashville, Tenn. Prior to his appointment with the United Methodist Foundation, he served as president of Young Harris College in Georgia. Before his 13-year tenure with Young Harris College, he served as president of Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee. A recipient of the Methodist University Alumni Association’s Outstanding Alumnus Award and Outstanding Alumni Service Award, the Rev. Dr. Yow also served as Methodist University’s director of admissions and financial aid for four years.

Of his affiliation with the United Methodist Foundation, United Methodist institutions, and the United Methodist Church, the Rev. Dr. Yow told the graduates, “I am your product.”

“Likewise, Methodist University is the byproduct of people like the Rev. Dr. Thomas Yow,” said Dr. Hancock.

9 By the Numbers

2010: 2010: Record Enrollment Go Monarchs!

2,416 | 3 | National Championships MU’s record overall enrollment Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, and Ruby Blackwell (Outdoor Track 200m) 1,079 | MU’s record residential enrollment 1 | National Player of the Year Susan Martin (Women’s Golf) 550 | MU’s record new freshman enrollment 3 | Players of the Year Kristyn Zeiler (Women’s Cross Country), Trey Howell 121 | (Men’s Golf), and Kaitlin Flaherty (Women’s Tennis) MU’s international student enrollment, with 105 international students living on the campus 2 | Coaches of the Year Steve Conley (Men’s Golf) and Francie Barragan 199 | (Women’s Tennis) MU’s record graduate student enrollment 15 | All Americans Trey Such (Baseball); Trey Howell, Josh Schrader, and Josh Speight (Men’s Golf); Susan Martin, Paige Caldwell, and Alana Swain (Women’s Golf); Ashlynn Chavis and Ruby Blackwell 2X (Women’s Outdoor Track); Greg Bailey 2X, Pierson Singleton, Cedric McGill, and Stefan Johnson (Men’s Outdoor Track) 97 | All-Conference Honors Baseball (8), Men’s Basketball (3), Women’s Basketball (2), Men’s Cross Country 1), Women’s Cross Country (2), Football (4), Men’s Golf (5), Lacrosse (3), Men’s Soccer (6), Women’s Soccer (2), Softball (7), Men’s Tennis (2), Women’s Tennis (5), Men’s Indoor Track (13), Women’s Indoor Track (6), Men’s Outdoor Track (18), Women’s Outdoor Track (6), and Volleyball (4) 3 | Conference Championships Men’s Golf Tournament, Women’s Tennis Regular Season and Tournament 5 | NCAA Tournament Appearances Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Men’s Outdoor Track, Women’s Outdoor Track, and Women’s Tennis 10 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report January 2010 – June 2011

2011: 2010-2011: Go Monarchs! Notables

7 | National Championships 4 | Women’s Golf, Paige Caldwell (Women’s Golf), Ashlynn MU welcomed its fourth president, Chavis (Indoor Long Jump, Outdoor 100m, Long Jump), Dr. Ben E. Hancock, Jr. Ruby Blackwell (Outdoor 200m), and Women’s Outdoor 400m Relay 3 | MU welcomed three new trustees: 1 | Coach of the Year Mr. Leslie “Les” Griffin, Mr. Don Price, and Francie Barragan (Women’s Tennis) Mr. Jason Williams ’98.

18 | All-Americans 8 |  Alex Weir and Mike Wesko (Men’s Golf); Paige Caldwell, MU added eight new campus buildings in the Kelsie Carralero, and Emily Jackson (Women’s Golf); last three years. Pierson Singleton (Men’s Indoor Track); Ashlynn Chavis 2X and Ruby Blackwell (Women’s Indoor Track); Pierson 2 | Singleton (Men’s Outdoor Track); Ashlynn Chavis 3X, MU was awarded a $2 Million Title III grant Ruby Blackwell 3X, Adrienne Crutchfield, and Marlena from the U.S. Department of Education for Rodriguez (Women’s Outdoor Track) campus-wide technology upgrades. 123 | All-Conference Honors 3 | Baseball (5), Men’s Basketball (2), Women’s Basketball (2), MU was named ranked #3 in the nation Men’s Golf (3), Lacrosse (2), Softball (5), Men’s Tennis (2), for student activities by readers of Campus Women’s Tennis (7), Men’s Indoor Track (14), Women’s Activities Today magazine. Indoor Track (24), Men’s Outdoor Track (21), and Women’s Outdoor Track (36) 1 | MU was ranked #1 in North Carolina by 4 | Conference Championships G.I. Jobs Magazine on its list of Military-Friendly Women’s Tennis Regular Season and Tournament, Schools. Women’s Indoor Track, and Women’s Outdoor Track 59 | 2 | Rookies of the Year MU hosted 59 community groups on its Michael Judge and Sergio Davis (Baseball) campus. 7 | NCAA Tournament Appearances 10,088 | Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Men’s Indoor Track, Women’s MU surpassed 10,000 graduates during its Indoor Track, Men’s Outdoor Track, Women’s Outdoor spring 2011 commencement ceremony. Track, and Women’s Tennis

11 Enrollment Fall 2010 Fall 2010 Enrollment by State

n Enrollment by State

1 Washington New 11 Hampshire 0 0 Maine Montana North Dakota Vermont 2 2 5 Minnesota 11 Oregon Massachusetts 45 2 1 6 76 Wisconsin 9 Rhode Island 5 Idaho South Dakota New York 1 Michigan Connecticut 17 Wyoming 0 48 0 New Jersey 51 1 Iowa 31 Pennsylvania Nebraska 10 1 Nevada Ohio Delaware 10 0 Illinois Indiana 1 Utah West 83 Maryland 47 7 4 Virginia California Colorado 2 2 3 Virginia Washington, DC 0 Missouri Kentucky Kansas 1,635 4 North Carolina Tennessee 1 2 0 29 Arizona 1 Oklahoma South New Mexico Arkansas Carolina 1 3 18 Top States Alabama Mississippi Georgia North Carolina 1,635 17 0 Florida 86 0 Texas Louisiana Alaska Virginia 83 Fall 2010 International Students 86 Florida New York 76 Hawaii 1 New Jersey 51

Puerto Rico* 1

n International Students Bosnia and United Kingdom (1) Herzegovina (21) Norway (2) Czech Republic (1) Bahamas (4) Dominican Belarus (1) Kosovo (1) Jamaica (1) Republic (1) Russia (7) Uzbekistan (3) Canada (1) Ireland (1) Afghanistan (2) Spain (2) METHODIST Mongolia (1) UNIVERSITY Tibet (1) Palestine (1) China (2) Guatemala (1) Israel (1) Japan (1) Jordan (1) Nepal (2) Honduras (2) Gambia (1) India (7) Nicaragua (3) Guyana (4) Sudan (4) Thailand (3) Ethiopia (1) Costa Rica (7) Ghana (1) Kenya (1) Vietnam (2) Nigeria (1) Cambodia (1) Uganda (1) Colombia (1) Rwanda (1) Singapore (1) Zambia (1) Mozambique (2) Ecuador(1) Botswana (2) Zimbabwe (2) Chile (1) Swaziland (6) East Timor (1) Brazil (2) Indonesia (1)

12 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report n E ndowment History in millions of doll ars

Year Endowment

’09 – ’10 $13.932M ’08 – ’09 $ 12.887M ’07 – ’08 $15.325M ’06 – ’07 $ 15.637M ’05 – ’06 $13.531M ’04 – ’05 $ 10.633M ’03 – ’04 $ 9.981M ’02 – ’03 $ 8.106M ’01 – ’02 $ 7.611M ’00 – ’01 $ 8.130M ’99 – ’00 $ 8.678M ’99-00 ’00-’01 ’01-’02 ’02-’03 ’03-’04 ’04-’05 ’05-’06 ’06-’07 ’07-’08 ’08-’09 ’09-’10

n Revenues n Expenditures Miscellaneous Administrative & General Auxiliary Enterprises 1.8% 10.8% 18.2% Student Tuition & Fees (Gross) Instructional, 70.0% Library, & Interest, Dividends, and Academic Support Gains on Investments 29.6% 1.9% Auxiliary Enterprises Private Gifts 18.3% and Grants 8.1% Student Aid Student Services (Scholarship & Tuition 14.7% Allowances) 26.6% Total Revenues Total Expenditures (As of 6/30/10 Close of Fiscal Year) (As of 6/30/10 Close of Fiscal Year) $54.4 million $51.1 million

n F all 2500 Residential Day Total Enrollment 2416 2255 2277 2180 2147 2190 2183 Enrollment 2134 2138 2116 2118

History 2000 TOTAL ENROLLMENT 1902

1603 1658 1588 1595 1544 1530 1429 1439 1441 1500 1375

DAY 1066 949 1000 887 901 905 833 860 825 757 784 807

RESIDENTIAL 500 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Year 13 g Making a Difference

There are many ways to make a difference in someone’s life, and certainly not all of them require money. In fact, during our lives, it is often the acts that accompany the financial gifts that we remember most—the note in a birthday or graduation card with a few dollars or a thank you letter from a student who received a scholarship.

It is true, however, that universities, especially private ones like Methodist, cannot operate or deliver the needed services without financial support, and that scholarship assistance is critical to a majority of Methodist University students. That is why we are so appreciative of those individuals, corporations, and foundations who give to this University, and why we honor you with this publication. Your gifts truly make a difference in the life of Methodist University and its students.

But how do we insure that lives continue to be touched when we’re no longer here? Many choose to provide for ongoing gifts by naming Methodist University as a beneficiary through their will, life insurance, retirement account, or other planned gift.

An example is Mr. Roy Marshall, a friend of Methodist University and active member of Edenton Street United Methodist Church in Raleigh, NC. Mr. Marshall came from humble beginnings, but was able to build a successful dental lab business which he ran for 50 years. He had a strong belief in education and healthcare, and one of his greatest joys was in sharing with those in need. Mr. Marshall established a scholarship at Methodist University in 2008 that benefitted both undergraduate students as well as graduate students enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program. He made two gifts to his scholarship during his life, in 2008 and 2009, and greatly enjoyed the thank you letters and personal notes received from his scholarship recipients. Mr. Marshall passed away on July 2, 2010, but he will continue to make a difference in many students’ lives through a generous gift through his estate.

It is easy to include Methodist University in your will. It can be as simple as including language stating, “I give $25,000 to Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC.” Make your gift unrestricted, where it will be directed to the area of greatest need, or help build the University’s endowment. You can even set up a named endowment fund for a scholarship, lecture or performance series, professorship, chair, etc. If you are considering a named endowment fund, we encourage you to contact the Development Office to discuss your option and preferences. Though you can still change your mind, your preferences will be kept on file in our office to provide additional guidance when the gift is received.

If you have questions or wish to learn more about remembering Methodist University in your will or other planned gift, please contact Robin Davenport in the Development Office at (910) 630-7200, 1-800-488-7110, ext. 7200, or via e-mail at [email protected].

22 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report Message from the Alumni President b b b b

The goal of the Methodist University Alumni Association is to build a stronger relationship between alumni and the University. In 2010, we made progress toward engaging more alumni in more meaningful ways.

Our Board held a retreat in February 2010 to determine areas of focus for the next two years, and developed a Dear Fellow numberAlumni: of initiatives that we invite all alumni to join us in implementing. Our goals are to: 1) work toward establishing at least one alumni club outside of the Fayetteville, N.C. area each year; 2) raise awareness of the need to support the Alumni Endowed Scholarship, which is awarded to alumni “legacy,” or second generation, Methodist students at the junior year level and above as an incentive to persist through graduation; and 3) work with the University to recruit good students, to retain students, and to boost graduating students’ knowledge about the Alumni Association. Methodist University Alumni Association The MUAA Board developed and adopted a Methodist University Chapters/Clubs policy in 2010 and Board of Directors several alumni in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia immediately began to work on a tailgate event 2010-2011 that was held in November and attracted 20 MU alumni. The group has held at least one other event and has more planned. Alumni interested in forming a club in their area are encouraged to contact the Officers Office of Alumni Affairs for information and assistance. Dr. Kelli K. Sapp ’91, President Dr. Jerry A. Jackson ’75, To increase awareness about the Alumni Endowed Scholarship, which benefits legacy students, 1st Vice President MU’s first Legacy Student/Legacy Alumni Reception was held in October. Methodist has reached Betty-Neil Guy Parsons ’64, 2nd Vice President a milestone in its history, with over 200 legacy alumni parents and 25 legacy students on campus in Jerry R. Monday ’71, fall 2010. A generous gift of $100,000 from Board member Ed “Tuna” Keil ’70 to the scholarship fund Immediate Past President doubled its principal to over $200,000, meaning more scholarship funding will be available for junior Dr. Dennis R. Sheppard ’77, Secretary and senior legacy students next year. Directors The Alumni Association has been working with the MU Admissions Office to recruit students. Rev. Eddie Barber ’68 Admissions representatives have called on alumni in key cities to join them at college fairs to assist Sherry Cannady ’01 Wanda G. Casteel ’93 by talking to prospective students and parents about their appreciation for Methodist and what their Marty Cayton ’90 education has meant to them. It’s a partnership we hope to continue and expand. Kathia Ennett ’76 Nona D. Fisher ’88 Dan R. Fowler ’74 A new effort was begun in 2010 to send off our graduating students in true North Carolina style Alison A. Friend ’03, ’07M and give them an opportunity to network with alumni in a casual setting. The Alumni Association Edward “Tuna” Keil ’70 sponsored its first “Pig Pickin’s” for graduating seniors and alumni in May and December. Bradley J. Laub ’01 Rebecca Lewis ’08, ’10M John B. Lipscomb ’68 These and other successful undertakings, like the most well-attended Homecoming yet, made 2010 Rev. James E. Malloy, Jr. ’78 a memorable year. I invite all 9,904 MU alumni to join us by getting engaged and involved with your Tom C. Maze ’93 Erin Yarborough McNair ’08 alma mater in 2011! Ronnie B. McNeill ’85 Larry J. Parker, Jr. ’06 Anna M. Popilock ’98 Best regards, Terry P. Sasser ’84 Carmen Serbio, III ’95 Dr. George A. Small ’85 Dr. Alan P. Swartz ’78 Donald Warren ’98, ’00 Dr. Kelli Sapp ’91, President LTC James K. Waters, Jr. USA (Ret.) ’73 Methodist University Alumni Association Keva Wilson ’09 Rev. Gil Wise ’83 Anna Gail (Dixon) Workman ’68 26 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report Rachelle L. Young ’82 b b b b The Greatest Gift Bank of America Donations Scholarship Thank you to the 248 alumni who participated in the Methodist University Bank of Methodist University is one of only a America Credit Card Program during 2010. This program pays a small percentage of few institutions that offer this unique the total purchases back to the Alumni Association, which helps to fund Monarch scholarship opportunity. Alumni can award Connections, the Methodist University online alumni directory, and other alumni one new Greatest Gift Scholarship per year programs. In 2010, $821.54 was donated back to Methodist University. To get a great to a full-time first-year day student or new credit card with WorldPoints© and help MU at the same time, contact Bank of America transfer student who they actively recruit at (800) 932-2775 and mention priority code UABIFN or apply online by visiting for undergraduate admission. Scholarships www.methodist.edu/Alum_dev/alumni.htm, scrolling to the bottom of the page, range from $125 to $1,000 per year. and clicking on the Bank of America card. In 2010, 163 Methodist alumni awarded their Greatest Gift Scholarships to prospective students. This, along with New Liberty Mutual returning students, brought the total to 466 Partnership students receiving $222,603 in Greatest Methodist University and the MU Alumni Gift Scholarships for the academic year, a Association’s partnership with Liberty significant increase from 2009. Thank you Mutual provides new benefits to all alumni for helping with our recruiting efforts! – savings on auto, home, and renters To learn more about the Greatest Gift insurance policies. In its first full year of Scholarship and how you might locate operation, 49 policies were written for prospective students, contact the Office of alumni and this program yielded $943.99 Development and Alumni Affairs at (910) that helped to support alumni programs 630-7200, or log on to www.methodist. and activities. Liberty Mutual also sponsors edu/Alum_dev/alumni_ggs.htm. the Coach of the Year competition, and last fall Head Football Coach Jim Sypult, who was retiring at the end of the season after 19 years of leadership, finished in the top b b b b 15 in the first round of fan voting online. Thank you to all alumni who participated to honor Coach Sypult!

2010 Alumni Giving Top Ten Classes in Dollars Given and Participation Dollars Given Participation Class of ’98 $238,030.66 Class of ’64 42% Class of ’70 $111,821.97 Class of ’68 28% Class of ’68 $18,472.68 Class of ’66 27% Class of ’66 $11,993.00 Class of ’65 21% Class of ’73 $11,460.00 Class of ’67 20% Class of ’69 $9,752.00 Class of ’70 19% Class of ’65 $7,177.00 Class of ’71 17% Class of ’72 $6,599.13 Class of ’69 16% Class of ’04 $6,091.00 Class of ’73 15% Class of ’83 $5,863.73 Class of ’72 14%

Methodist University sincerely appreciates all alumni gifts, whether large or small. The percentage of alumni participation is especially critical, as it impacts rankings and grants.

27 2010 Alumni by State Alumni Fall 2010

n Alumni by State

82 Washington New 48 8 3 Hampshire Maine Montana North Dakota Vermont 34 31 23 Minnesota 48 Oregon Massachusetts 128 4 4 50 324 Wisconsin 77 Rhode Island 24 Idaho South Dakota New York 5 Michigan Connecticut 61 Wyoming 32 303 9 New Jersey 201 26 Iowa 200 Pennsylvania Nebraska 100 72 Nevada Ohio Delaware 50 15 Illinois Indiana 42 Utah West 778 Maryland 314 171 77 Virginia California Colorado 40 54 70 Virginia Washington, DC 10 Missouri Kentucky Kansas 6,776 129 North Carolina Tennessee 78 33 26 410 Arizona 17 Oklahoma South New Mexico Arkansas Carolina 29 97 359 Mississippi Alabama Georgia 352 35 27 Texas Louisiana Alaska 832 Florida Hawaii 30

2010 International AlumniPuerto Rico 7

n International Alumni United Kingdom (5) Norway (4) England (1) Sweden (1) Iceland (3) Puerto Holland (1) Germany (6) Rico (7) Ireland (4) Belarus (1) Slovakia (1) Russia (7) Canada (10) Virgin Islands (1) Kazakhstan (1) METHODIST Switzerland (1) UNIVERSITY Mongolia (1) France (5) China (3) Portugal (1) S. Korea (2) Haiti (1) Spain (3) Dominican Japan (29) Republic (1) Israel (1) Taiwan (2) Honduras (1) Philippines (1) El Salvador (1) Bangladesh (1) Nicaragua (1) Nepal (1) India (1) Thailand (5) Costa Rica (1) Pakistan (1) Ecuador (2) Ivory Coast (1) Panama (3) United Arab Malaysia (1) Emirates (1) New Zealand (1) Colombia (4) Peru (1) Nigeria (2) Australia (2) Kuwait (3) Qatar (1) Trinidad and Zimbabwe (1) Tobago (3)

28 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report Methodist University Endowed & Annual Scholarships

The scholarship program at Methodist University has prospered through the generosity of its donors. Following is a summary of existing endowed and annual scholarships at Methodist. This program awarded h over $1,478,164 in scholarships during the 2009-2010 academic year. We are grateful to those who have established and contributed to these scholarships which provide financial assistance for deserving young men and women to obtain an education at Methodist University.

38 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report Signature People

Samuel J. Womack Dr. Samuel J. Womack Jr., Methodist University’s first chaplain pay teachers very well in the early years, Dr. Womack managed to and professor of religion and longest-serving academic dean, died recruit some very fine faculty for Methodist. As enrollment grew, in Fayetteville February 2, 2011. He was 95. so did the curriculum and faculty salaries. In the 1970s, Dean Womack had the onerous task of firing faculty because of declining Journalist. Soldier. Husband, father and enrollment. In 1979, he resigned as academic dean and spent grandfather. Pastor. Religion professor. his last five years at Methodist teaching religion and philosophy Academic dean. Sam Womack was all courses; he retired in 1984. The Methodist College Alumni these things. In 1960, when Womack was Association gave him its Distinguished Faculty Award in 1985. finishing work on his Ph.D. in religion at I remember Sam Womack as a very spiritual man, a deep Duke University, Dr. L. Stacy Weaver, the thinker, a hard worker, and an incredibly gifted wordsmith. After founding president of Methodist College, perusing his “PR file” (every contract employee who has ever hired him to teach religion and to serve worked at Methodist has one) and talking to him at different times as the College’s first chaplain; he was one after his retirement, I learned that Sam Womack had a keen sense of just eight faculty members serving 88 students. Dr. Womack of humor, loved the outdoors (gardening, golf, fishing and hiking), worked at Methodist for 24 years, serving as academic dean for had a passion for classical music, and even dabbled in astronomy. 14 years and teaching religion, philosophy, sociology, and journalism. After he retired, Sam visited Davis Library regularly to do research RememberingSam Womack grew up in Atlanta and Marietta, GA during or check out books. He often sat in the Norma Womack Reading the Great Depression. He earned degrees from Florida Southern Area, before a framed portrait of his beloved Norma. During the six College and Duke University. During World War II, he served in the years I worked on the MU history book, Dr. Womack brought me Army Air Force, manned an antiaircraft gun in northern India and some interesting papers and artifacts from his personal files which attained the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he worked as a sports now reside in the MU archives in the basement of Davis Library. writer and held several editorial positions at The Lakeland Ledger in Although he belonged to what has been called “America’s greatest Lakeland, Florida. generation,” Sam Womack understood and appreciated the two Teaching was Sam Womack’s first love. An article in the March generations of students that followed him. He once said of them: “You’re 1964 sMALL TALK reported that Dr. Womack “was known subject to things we were not. You’re having to grow up in the midst of for illustrating his points with war stories, TV westerns, and an a great crisis. We’re on the verge of something big, perhaps tremendous. abundance of maps.” Former students said he also required students This generation is a restless generation, looking for a cause worth living to read and defend their term papers in class. In a 2000 interview, for, something that can command its respect and admiration. But Dr. Womack said, “In the first few years, we had a wonderful group you’re also a conforming generation; nobody stands up for individual of students. When I went back a few years after I retired, to teach difference. On the one hand, you are full of idealism and want to religion and philosophy for someone on sabbatical, I discovered I rebel; on the other hand, you are the utmost conformists.” wasn’t dealing with the same students we had before. I was troubled At Methodist’s winter 1997 graduation, held December 12 of that because they didn’t have any questions to ask.” year, I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Womack deliver the baccalaureate In what may have been his finest hour as College chaplain, Dr. sermon. His thesis was: Life is a preparation for death. He also said, Womack delivered a profound eulogy of President John F. Kennedy “We are created for and meant to be lovers of life . . . Find a sovereign Monday, November 25, 1963, during the regular chapel hour in the good and give yourself to it . . . I hope each of you will be caught Student Union. up in the great romance and become lovers of life, of our beautiful A television set placed next to the podium provided live pictures world and the universe God has given us.” Through his words and (with sound muted) of Kennedy’s funeral service from Washington, deeds, Sam Womack taught us that the right kind of education, D.C. In his remarks, Womack said, “Despite the violence that has the kind offered by Methodist University, can help us discern our dominated our agonized attention, this is not a world gone mad; real purpose in life and make us forces for good in the world. it is a world in which human dignity, human decency, the nobility Sam Womack remained active through his eighties and moved of human character is being manifested all about us, as it was to the Carolina Inn in Fayetteville in 2003. After he turned ninety manifested so splendidly by the leader we mourn.” and his health began to fail, he wrote out a plan for his funeral, In 1965, Dr. Womack became Methodist’s third academic dean requesting that former students serve as pallbearers. One of his and directed two self-studies, resulting in Methodist’s accreditation former students, the Rev. Woody Wells ’69, presided at Womack’s by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the National memorial service February 6, 2011. In his Meditation, Reverend Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the N.C. Wells said Sam Womack lived a wonderful life, sought paradise, and Dept. of Public Instruction. Although Methodist was unable to was “perfected in love.” —Bill Billings

42 Methodist University 2010-2011 Annual Report Charles McAdams Charles K. McAdams, Methodist University’s first director of public During my four years at Methodist, I came to greatly admire relations and development, died December 29, 2010 in Raleigh. He was 93. and respect Charles McAdams. An excellent photographer, he took hundreds of photos at the College with his Speed Graphic Charles K. McAdams grew up on a farm in and 35 mm cameras. He developed and printed all his black and Mebane, NC and graduated from Efland High white photos in the campus darkroom, spending many nights and School. He worked his way through NC State weekends there. He carefully labeled, organized, and filed all his College (now NC State University) majoring photos. During his 11 years at Methodist, he also edited a quarterly in agricultural education and receiving a newsletter, designed scores of brochures and programs, wrote commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. hundreds of press releases and welcomed thousands of visitors. Army. After serving four years in the Army During his first eight years at Methodist, Mr. McAdams was and attaining the rank of captain, he taught also the College’s chief fund-raiser and worked closely with the agriculture at Chapel Hill High School and Methodist College Foundation to secure the funds needed to build later became associate pastor of Edenton Street United Methodist and operate the College. Although he left Methodist College in Church in Raleigh. In 1959, McAdams became Methodist College’s 1968 to become treasurer of the North Carolina Conference of The first director of public relations and development. From 1968-73, United Methodist Church, Charles McAdams continued to help McAdams served as treasurer of the North Carolina Conference the College find good students and win friends and supporters, Rememberingof the United Methodist Church. especially among North Carolina Methodists. He loved attending In 1963, during my last year of high school, Charles McAdams the church’s annual conference meetings during the 20 plus years “presented” Methodist College in Fayetteville to ten prospective they were held at the College. In the 1990s, he attended Raleigh students at Durham High School. I was one of the ten students alumni gatherings. After his wife’s death in 1998, he established the who filed into a small classroom assigned to Methodist College for Charles K. and Verna McAdams Scholarship at Methodist. “College Night.” In May 2005, I had the privilege of writing a citation for Charles Mr. McAdams began his presentation with a 15-minute color slide McAdams’s honorary Doctor of Humanities degree and standing show. He described Methodist as a fledgling four-year, liberal arts beside him when he received the degree and citation at the spring college with small classes, a strong faculty, a diverse student body, and graduation. In May 2006, Charles came to my wedding and bragged modern architecture on a spacious 600-acre campus. Mr. McAdams about recruiting me. From 2002-2008, I relied heavily on his photos said the College was the result of a partnership between the citizens and PR files as I assembled the history of my alma mater. of Fayetteville and Cumberland County and the North Carolina In September 2008, Dr. McAdams suffered a stroke that left him Conference of The Methodist Church. He stressed the fact that College unable to speak; this was devastating for a “people person” like him, President L. Stacy Weaver, and Trustees Chairman Terry Sanford but he could still recognize and respond to his family and friends. (then governor of North Carolina) had built a college based on the twin In March 2009, I sent him an autographed copy of one of the first principles of academic excellence and the Christian concept of life. Methodist University history books, thanking him as I had on other At the end of his talk, Mr. McAdams invited us to apply for occasions for all he had done for my alma mater and for me personally. admission and to visit the campus. He said the College would soon Charles McAdams’s memorial service was held January 8, hold a spring visitation weekend, allowing prospective students 2011, at Benson Memorial United Methodist Church in Raleigh. to tour the campus and take a scholarship exam. He had no The service was a joyous celebration of a life well-lived, filled with fancy brochures to give out, but he did offer us a College catalog. beautiful music and words of assurance that Charles is now in I remember being impressed with this man. He seemed sincere, heaven. Cindy’s eulogy of her father included many humorous articulate, and passionate about the school he was representing. anecdotes, and the Rev. Skip Williams was “right on” in his After I applied for admission, visited the campus and took MC’s description of McAdams as one of God’s finest “doorkeepers,” a scholarship exam, Director of Admissions Sam Edwards offered me a man who had welcomed hundreds of visitors at the front door of financial aid package that covered half of the $1,200 per year cost for a his church. resident student. Although I had to work for one year after high school One of Charles McAdams’s favorite quotes and the basis of his to earn money for college, Mr. Edwards held my financial aid package, own credo was, “For a Christian, there is never a problem, only an and I entered Methodist in the fall of 1964 with 299 other freshmen. opportunity.” He is survived by his four children: Ken McAdams, Mr. McAdams traveled extensively in North Carolina and other Cindy Hallman, Pat Sheffield, and David McAdams, as well as 11 East Coast states, visiting high schools and churches in search grandchildren and one great-grandchild. of students. With help from his assistant, Bill Lowdermilk, and Charles McAdams was a blessing to all who knew him, a a secretary, he persuaded hundreds of talented and energetic servant leader, a man of God, and a superb public relations man. students to enroll at Methodist; by 1967-68 enrollment had passed He loved his fellow man, Methodist University, his church, and his 1,000. He was proud of his recruits, greeting them by name when God. He “walked the talk.” I am proud to call myself one of Charles they became students and making sure that hometown press McAdams’s recruits. He was and always will be one of my heroes. releases were sent out chronicling their achievements. —Bill Billings 43 Periodicals Postage 5400 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498 PAID www.methodist.edu

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