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Founded in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., a Suburb of Kansas City, Park University Is a Comprehensive, Independent Institution That Is a National Leader in Higher Education

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Founded in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., a Suburb of Kansas City, Park University Is a Comprehensive, Independent Institution That Is a National Leader in Higher Education Founded in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., a suburb of Kansas City, Park University is a comprehensive, independent institution that is a national leader in higher education. In 2000, Park achieved university status and currently serves 16,293 students at 42 campuses in 22 states and online, including campuses in Parkville, Independence and Kansas City, Mo.; Lenexa, Kan., Austin and El Paso, Texas; Barstow and Victorville, Calif.; Gilbert, Ariz.; and at 33 military installations across the country. Serving an ethnically diverse student population and non-traditional adult learners has, for many years, been central to Park’s educational mission. Even in its first year, Park University enrolled women students as well as men, something that was unusual at the time; and two of the original 17 students were Native Americans. Park was also an early integrator when it welcomed African-American students to live in Park’s residence halls in the 1950s. Park continues to increase access to higher education by offering the quality undergraduate and graduate degrees students desire at locations, times and delivery formats that best serve their needs. The University has been ranked among the top private colleges/universities in the country for adult learners (Washington Monthly) as well as for annual return on investment (PayScale College ROI Report), and it is consistently ranked among the top least expensive private schools in the country. Providing such access has developed considerable diversity among the student population, with 447 international students from 89 countries, and a 55 percent student representation from racial, ethnic and cultural groups typically underrepresented in colleges and universities. In addition, extracurricular activities and championship-caliber athletic programs (NAIA) complement Park’s outstanding scholastic programs. Park University offers numerous degree programs online, and it maintains a long- standing relationship with the U.S. military for which it has been recognized as one of the largest providers of online undergraduate education to military learners worldwide. Since 2009, Park has received international recognition each year by various military-related publications as a top military friendly college/university. In addition, Park is among the top-ranked “Best for Vets” private college/university in the country as determined by Military Times magazine. 1 MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS MISSION STATEMENT Park University transforms lives through accessible, student-centered, quality higher education. VISION STATEMENT Park University will meet learners’ needs for a lifetime. CORE VALUES Park University’s core values describe who we are, what we do and how we do it. They guide our educational strategy, our institutional behavior and our relationships with business partners, suppliers, students, faculty, communities and each other. We expect ACCOUNTABILITY | for our actions at all levels, to each other and to Park University. We treat all with CIVILITY and RESPECT | while being open and honest in our communication. We seek EXCELLENCE | in all we do, with passionate learning as our highest priority. We celebrate GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP | through our connected learning and working environment, liberal arts education and community stewardship. We embrace INCLUSIVITY | that fosters diversity, teamwork and collaboration. We act with INTEGRITY | through honesty, efficiency and reliability. www.park.edu 2 PARK UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES More than 16,290 Park University students attend classes at one of 42 campuses located in 22 states and online from national or international settings. Park University Campuses Locations Parkville (Flagship Campus) Parkville, MO Downtown Kansas City Kansas City, MO Independence Independence, MO Lenexa Lenexa, KS Little Rock Air Force Base Little Rock, AK Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Tucson, AZ Gilbert Gilbert, AZ Luke Air Force Base Glendale, AZ Barstow Community College Barstow, CA Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base Oceanside, CA Fort Irwin Fort Irwin, CA Victor Valley College Victorville, CA Moody Air Force Base Valdosta, GA Mountain Home Air Force Base Mountain Home, ID Scott Air Force Base Belleville, IL Hanscom Air Force Base Bedford, MA Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville, MO Whiteman Air Force Base Knob Noster, MO Malmstrom Air Force Base Great Falls, MT Holloman Air Force Base Alamogordo, NM Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC Grand Forks Air Force Base Grand Forks, ND Minot Air Force Base Minot, ND Defense Supply Center Columbus Columbus, OH Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton, OH Tinker Air Force Base Midwest City, OK Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC Charleston Air Force Base North Charleston, SC Naval Support Activity Mid-South Millington Millington, TN Austin Austin, TX El Paso El Paso, TX Fort Bliss El Paso, TX Goodfellow Air Force Base San Angelo, TX Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio, TX Laughlin Air Force Base Del Rio, TX Randolph Air Force Base Universal City, TX Hill Air Force Base Ogden, UT Fort Myer Arlington, VA Headquarters Marine Corps/ Arlington, VA Headquarters Battalion Henderson Hall Marine Corps Base Quantico Quantico, VA Fairchild Air Force Base Spokane, WA Francis E. Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne, WY 3 PARK UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Scott D. McRuer Rosemary Fry Plakas, ’63 Chair of the Board Alexandria, VA Parkville, MO Danny K. Sakata Jeanette E. Prenger, ’09 Parkville, MO Vice Chair of the Board Andrew Shoffner Parkville, MO Fort Leavenworth, KS Jaqueline Snyder, Ed.D. Cyprienne Simchowitz Secretary of the Board Mission Hills, KS Parkville, MO Troy Teague N. Lynn Craghead Kansas City, MO Treasurer of the Board J. Eric Wade, ’82, M.P.A. ’85 Kansas City, MO Lenexa, KS Michael M. Collins, ’04 David A. Warm Immediate Past President Kansas City, MO of the Board Ami E. Wisdom Leawood, KS Assistant Secretary Vince Clark Parkville, MO Kansas City, MO James Cornelius Kansas City, MO HONORARY TRUSTEES Dennis D. Fisher, Ed.D. John C. Brown Kansas City, MO Past Chair of the Board Kristopher S. Flint, ’97 Kearney, MO Mountain View, CA Charles A. Garney Ann Hansbrough, J.D. Kansas City, MO Parkville, MO Virginia B. McCoy Richard Keller Past Chair of the Board Leavenworth, KS Parkville, MO Anthony Melchiorri, ’90 L. Louise Morden Far Rockaway, NY Lewiston, NY William L. Perry, ’67, Ph.D. Gerald R. Moss, J.D. Dallas, TX Decanso, CA 4 PARK UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Community of Christ Auditorium ORGAN PRELUDE Steven McDonald Prelude and Fugue in C Major, S.553 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1759) Prelude on the Hymn Tune Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, S.558 Bach Improvisation on the Park University Alma Mater FLAG BEARERS* Cadet Heather Cole Cadet Carolyn Williams PROCESSIONAL Traditional Scottish Marches Dorothy May, Ph.D. Bob Chaney Prelude on the Te Deum Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) Mr. McDonald MUSICAL SELECTION The Star Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key Led by Kelsey Ruoff Graduating Student and Park Staff Member WELCOME Michelle E. Myers, Ed.D. Provost INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM PARTY Brian Shawver, M.F.A. Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning GREETINGS FROM THE PARK UNIVERSITY Scott McRuer BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair of the Board GREETINGS FROM THE FACULTY Amy Wolf, Ph.D. President, Park Faculty Senate 5 SPECIAL GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT Greg R. Gunderson, Ph.D. President INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Dr. Myers COMMENCEMENT REMARKS Reggie Robinson, J.D. Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs University of Kansas COMMISSIONING OF CADETS Richard Keller ERIC HAAS & DARNELL SPENCE Lt. Gen., U.S. Army, Ret. RECOGNITION OF STUDENT HONORS Mr. Shawver CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Dr. Myers CONCLUDING REMARKS Dr. Myers PARK UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER David Lueker, ’47 Led by Ms. Ruoff (See music, page 13) †RECESSIONAL Grand Choeur Triumphale Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911) Mr. McDonald HEAD MARSHAL John Hamilton Jr., Ph.D. PLATFORM MARSHAL Matthew Harris, Ph.D. FACULTY MARSHAL Joshua Mugg, Ph.D. SENIOR MARSHALS Gregory Claycomb, Ph.D. Eugene Matthews, Ph.D. Greg Plumb, J.D. * The audience will please stand. † The audience is requested to please remain in place until the academic procession has departed the Auditorium. Please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices. Thank you. We invite you to join the #ParkGraduation celebration on Twitter (@ParkUniversity) and Instagram (@ParkUniversity). 6 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Reggie Robinson, J.D. Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs University of Kansas Reggie Robinson, J.D., has served as the vice chancellor for public affairs at the University of Kansas since January 2018 after spending three years as director of KU’s School of Public Affairs and Administration. He also holds a faculty rank of professor of public administration. Prior to joining KU, Robinson was a professor of law and director of the Center for Law and Government at Washburn University and has also served as a faculty member in KU’s School of Law. Robinson served as president and chief executive officer of the Kansas Board of Regents, and chief of staff to the KU chancellor. Robinson was a White House Fellow and special assistant to Attorney General Janet Reno in 1993. He subsequently served in a number of senior positions within the Department of Justice, including as deputy associate attorney general of the United States and acting director for the Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime. Robinson, a National Academy of Public Administration Fellow, presented Park University’s Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture in September 2018 on “Walls, Bridges and the Power of Empathy: Leading Effectively Within a Deeply Fragmented Society.” Robinson earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Kansas, where he was editor-in-chief of the Kansas Law Review. Prior to law school, he was an active duty field artillery officer in the U.S. Army. 7 PARK UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS CLASS SEMESTER YEAR SPEAKER YEAR TITLE Spring 1927 The Honorable Perl D. Decker 1897 Missouri State Representative Spring 1928 John Morris Gillette, Ph.D Spring 1929 Henry Nelson Wieman, Ph.D 1907 Spring 1930 The Reverend James E.
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