TABLE OF CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 1
BOARD & LEADERSHIP 3
SERVING STUDENTS 4
ENROLLMENT DATA 5
WHAT’S NEW? 6
SERVING LEARNING 8
SERVING ATHLETICS 10
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS 12
COMMUNITY SERVICE 14
SERVING THE FUTURE 16
FINANCIAL SUMMARY 17
MSC FOUNDATION 18
MSC ALUMNI 19
ALUMNI & FRIENDS 20
AGGIE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 21
Murray State College, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, student financial aid, and education services. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Murray State College has been serving southern Oklahoma since 1908. When the school opened as an agricultural secondary school, enrollment was fewer than 100 students. Now with campuses in both Tishomingo and Ardmore, MSC enrolls close to 2300 students each fall and spring...and the College only continues to grow. You can walk around our campus and see construction and improvements in progress. In the 2014 year, we improved and upgraded several of our buildings including the Clyde Hall Classroom Building, Patton Hall, and John Fletcher Auditorium. A groundbreaking for the renovation of the Nursing/Allied Health building on homecoming kicked off an expansion that will add 32,000 square feet to that facility. The project will allow us to expand our current health-related applied science programs. Our athletic offerings have grown as well. In the spring of 2014, we announced the addition of men’s and women’s soccer to the MSC roster of athletics. Men’s soccer made its debut in the fall 2014 semester, and players for the women’s team are being recruited for the 2015 season. Murray State College is even growing on the Internet. In late 2013, we launched a brand new website for the College. With updated graphics and an easier to navigate interface, the website has become an extension of our campus. The site will become an ever-more useful tool for our current and future students, employees, and community members. As we add more space, and more capability to accommodate more students in our programs, the College will only continue to grow. It’s an exciting time to be a part of Murray State College.
Joy McDaniel
President’s Scholar Program student Jacob Custer and President Joy McDaniel at the 2014 Commencement Ceremony
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BOARD/LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF REGENTS
Dr. Ron Austin Allen Benson Adisha Chapman Dr. Kay Helms
Frank Johnson Peggy Shaffer Shari Williams
PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE CABINET
(first row, left to right) Michaelle Gray, Vice President of Student Affairs; Joy McDaniel, President; Dr. Brenda Stacy, Executive Director Murray State College Foundation; (back row, left to right) Dr. Roger Stacy, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Gary Cook, Assistant Vice President of Facilities; Becky Henthorn, Assistant Vice President of Learning and Student Success; Dennis Westman, Vice President for Finance & Administration; Malynda Cobb, Executive Assistant to the President/Board of Regents. (not pictured, Shawn Wakefield, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness) 3 SERVING STUDENTS WITH OPTIONS
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Among Murray State College’s diverse student body are several high school students who are concurrently enrolled. Concurrent enrollment allows high school seniors who are academically ready to take on the challenge to get a great start on basic general education courses that support collegiate degrees. Thanks to the support of the State Regents of Oklahoma, seniors in high school can take a total of eighteen collegiate hours tuition free. In the 2013-2014 academic year, 693 MSC students were concurrently enrolled in high school. High school students who concurrently enroll at Murray State College receive special recognition at their graduation. Through a new program started last spring, MSC gives red, white and blue honor cords to graduating seniors who have successfully completed concurrent courses. The students then wear those cords as they get their diplomas to signify their academic achievement. Area high schools that take advantage of concurrent enrollment benefit as well. Through the program, the school can provide more options for student with no major budget increase required. At the option of the school district, courses may count as dual credit satisfying both the high school requirement and the college program requirement. Students that participate in current enrollment during high school perform better at the college level than other first time entering freshman students.
“I WANTED TO CONCURRENTLY ENROLL SO THAT I COULD GET A STEP AHEAD. TAKING CLASSES IN HIGH SCHOOL GAVE ME AN ADVANTAGE. I HAVE FORTY- NINE CREDIT HOURS ALREADY, AND WILL RECEIVE A DIPLOMA FROM MURRAY THIS DECEMBER. ALL THE HARD WORK WILL PAY OFF IN THE END. I AM GOING TO BEGIN NURSING SCHOOL AT MURRAY THIS FALL.” – CONNER MCDANIEL, MSC CONCURRENT STUDENT
MSC-ARDMORE MSC-Ardmore, on the campus of the University Center of Southern Oklahoma, is a vital part of the College. Roughly half of enrolled students at Murray State College attend classes in Ardmore. With increased options for evening classes, and a more urban setting, the Ardmore campus provides access for the working student who may not have time to commute to Tishomingo. The location also provides easier access for concurrent enrollment for high school students in the western part of MSC’s service area. Exciting things are planned for MSC’s Ardmore students in the upcoming year with the opening of the new Murray on Main store, the addition of soccer, and the expansion of the University Center. ENROLLMENT DATA 2,211 Students
Tishomingo 1,039
Ardmore 1,096
Other 76 Full-Time 42% Part-Time 58%
21,035 Total Credit Hours
Tishomingo 10,493
Ardmore 9,117
Other 1,425
Women 69% Men 31%
Average Age 24.6
Tishomingo 24.2
Ardmore 25.4
Caucasian 62% Native American 15% Hispanic/Latino 7% Multiple Races 5% African American 4% Other/Unknown 7% (numbers from Spring 2014)
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5 WHAT’S NEW AT MSC?
A NEW LOOK ONLINE A website upgrade was high on a “want list” of items compiled from employee and student surveys in 2013. Early in 2014 Murray State College unveiled a new website design, which has gotten a great response from site visitors. The new website provides some upgrades to the way MSC does business including online application and the potential for online donations. The website has continued to evolve and improve in the months since its launch.
A NEW PATH FOR STUDENT SUCCESS The MSC Aggie Mentoring Program started in the fall of 2013. The program is funded through a $95,000 USA Funds grant. The mission of the mentoring program is to assist students with their transition to college life and to improve retention of students. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to have a personal connection with a faculty member, staff, or sophomore student who can guide them through the college environment.
A NEW WAY TO LEARN In addition to the tutoring provided through the Help Center and Student Support Services, MSC students now have access to a new learning tool: peer- led team learning (PLTL). The free service is funded through the Science Department and supervised by the NASNTI (Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions) Retention Advisor. PLTL focuses on helping students develop a deeper understanding of course materials through team learning and is made possible through the hard work of dedicated students and the MSC Science Department. In the PLTL program, students collaborate, under the direction of the peer-leader, to work through class materials, teach each other concepts and gain a better overall grasp of the subject matter. STUDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY
National survey for community colleges
Covers 12 categories
372 students completed the survey (18%)
Provides 95% confidence level in results Results
MSC’s averages were higher than the national average in 70 of 70 items Student-Identified Strengths of MSC
Ease of registration
Approachable advisors
Knowledgeable faculty
Safe and secure campus
Variety of courses
Welcoming campus
Clear program requirements
Ability for intellectual growth
Convenience of business office
Drop/Add policies
Library Resources and Services
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7 ACCREDITATION CONTINUED After an extensive self-study process, Murray State College received official notification from the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission – A Commission of the North Central Association – that Murray State College’s accredited status has been continued. The next reaffirmation of accreditation is scheduled for 2023-24. “THE FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION USED THE SELF-STUDY PERIOD OF THIS EVALUATION TO REALLY LOOK AT OUR PROCESSES AND ACADEMIC OFFERINGS. TO US THIS WASN’T A MANDATORY BOX TO CHECK, IT WAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THE COLLEGE.” - PRESIDENT JOY MCDANIEL
In its final team report, the HLC determined that Murray State College has met all criteria and core components, and no follow-up action (focus visits, monitoring or progress reports) is necessary. The College’s request to offer distance education was also approved by the Institutional Actions Council. The Higher Learning Commission accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region. The accreditation process is built on two major activities: institutional self-study and peer evaluation. For more information about the Higher Learning Commission, visit https://www.ncahlc.org/.
COMMIT TO COMPLETE 236 Murray State College students committed to complete their degrees in the first MSC Phi Theta Kappa College “Commit to Complete” event. Held on both the Ardmore and Tishomingo campuses to inspire students to finish their degree, the event called for students to sign a banner and pledge to complete their degree. The banners are displayed on the MSC campus. 132 students signed the banner on the Tishomingo campus, and 104 students signed in Ardmore.
COMMENCEMENT Murray State College welcomed Governor Mary Fallin as the 2014 Commencement speaker. Governor Fallin spoke to the graduates about the importance of civic duty, and taking advantage of educational opportunities. She also spoke to the graduates about the positive impact they will have on the Oklahoma workforce and economy. Governor Fallin, who is the first female governor of Oklahoma, acknowledged President Joy McDaniel as the first female president of Murray State College. TOP MAJORS Nursing/Pre-Nursing Business Behavioral Science/Psychology Physical Therapist Assistant/ Pre-PTA Child Development (AA/AAS) Elementary Education Business Management Criminal Justice Gunsmithing Technology Veterinary Technology Occupational Therapy Assistant/Pre-OTA
FINANCIAL AID
79% of students receive some type of financial aid
Total amount of financial aid awarded—$17,904,078
Total amount of institutional scholarships awarded—$1,591,888.
Total amount of outside scholarships awarded — $1,260,887.
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9 SOCCER ADDED TO ROSTER OF ATHLETICS In the spring, Murray State College announced the addition of women’s and men’s soccer to the Aggie athletics line-up. MSC soccer is based out of the Ardmore campus. The first season for the men began in the fall of 2014. The women’s team will debut in 2015. The move to add the sport was a few years in the making. “The idea started as a discussion among some of the two-year college presidents,” says Murray State College President Joy McDaniel. “There was a desire to start a soccer program, but we wanted to make sure there would be colleges within our area to play to decrease the travel distance.” Murray State College competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III, and joins Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa, Northeastern Oklahoma A & M, Rose State College, and Eastern Oklahoma State College in Region 2. “The success of the golf program and Coach Al Smith certainly shows us that we can support an athletic program based in Ardmore,” says McDaniel. “The soccer program will draw students from around the area, and maybe up from Dallas, and will attract a group of students that we haven’t reached before. By diversifying our athletic offerings, we are diversifying our campuses. And that benefits everyone.”
Taking over as head coach for both the women’s and men’s soccer teams is Shane Ross. A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, Ross came to Oklahoma to play college level soccer. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Northeastern State University where he was a member and graduate assistant of the varsity soccer team. An Ardmore business-owner, Ross now lives in Ardmore with his wife Sarah and their two children. “This has been a goal of mine for a long time,” says Ross. “I’m very excited for the community of Ardmore and for this opportunity. I look forward to meeting all of our local supporters.”
Women’s Basketball Toni Cheadle: All-Conference (3rd Team) Tierani Richardson: All-Region (1st Team), All-Conference AGGIE HONORS Baseball Daniel Arthur: All-Region Tournament Team Connor Counce: All-American (2nd Team), All-Region (1st Team), All-District Trenton Dupre: All-Region (1st Team), All-Region Tournament Team Brandon Grimsley: All-Region (1st Team), All-Region Tournament Team Bradley Horn: All-Region (2nd Team) Brance Kahle: All-Region (1st Team) Lance Paul: All-Region Tournament Team Colt Pickens: All-Region (2nd Team), All-Region Tournament Team Austin Stewart: All-Region (2nd Team) Softball Ashton Brogdon, All-Region (2nd Team) Kenzi Clapp, All-Region (2nd Team) Macie Crites, All-Region (1st Team) Marki Dethloff, All-Region (1st Team) Bry Knox, All-Region (1st Team) Ciara Kuestersteffen, All-Region (1st Team) Monica Miller, All-Region (2nd Team) ATHLETIC SIGNINGS Baseball Daniel Arthur, Wright State Blake Campo, University of Nebraska (Kearney) Connor Counce, Southeastern Oklahoma State University Chase Crites, Oklahoma Panhandle State Brian Greisman, Oklahoma Baptist University Brandon Grimsley, Southeastern Oklahoma State University John Hayes, Wichita State University Jake Hooper, University of Central Oklahoma Bradley Horn, University of Dayton Brance Kahle, Incarnate Word University Hunter Meyn, Coker College Jake Mitzner , University of Nebraska ( Kearney) – manager’s scholarship Colt Pickens, University of Central Oklahoma Hunter Raley, University of Oklahoma Austin Stewart, University of Central Oklahoma John Watson, University of Nebraska (Kearney) Women’s Basketball Toni Cheadle, Texas Southern University LaShanda Green, University of Texas (Arlington) Ivana Jakubcova, University of Kentucky Men’s Golf Cody Gannon, St. Gregory’s University Bobby Stone, St. Gregory’s University
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11 AUGUST 2013 300 new incoming students participated in the Murray State College Freshman Convocation on both MSC campuses. Students heard remarks from President Joy McDaniel and other members of the MSC administration. After taking the Student Pledge for the first time, the new students were introduced to the traditional "Ringing of the Cowbells" as a stand in for applause.
OCTOBER 2013
NOVEMBER 2013 Student Kelsey Greenwood enjoys the marshmallows at the Homecoming Bonfire> NOVEMBER 2013 The Murray State College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, inducted 27 new members in 2013. Acceptance into PTK is based on scholastic achievement and qualities of character and leadership. NOVEMBER 2013 MSC Theatre Department Fall Presentation of Jack the Ripper> 2013-2014 FEBRUARY 2014 Murray State College hosted the Core Ensemble performance of "Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance." Pictured (l-r) are members of the Core Ensemble Jeremy Jordan, Ju Young Lee and Michael Parola. Also pictured is MSC instructor, and chair of the Global Education Committee, Jeana West. The ensemble accompanied actor Jamyl Dobson (not pictured) as he portrayed key members of the Harlem Renaissance. MARCH 2014 Area high school students took a break from the tests at the Murray State College Scholastic Contest for a little dancing. Schools from around the area took the trip to Tishomingo to compete in the 39th Annual MSC Scholastic Meet. APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 At the Tishomingo Academic Awards Ceremony, MSC students accept certificates for high academic achievement. Academic ceremonies are held in both Ardmore and Tishomingo. An Athletics Awards ceremony is also held to honor MSC athletes. MAY 2014 CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS 13 OPERATION DOGGY TREATS The Murray State College Veterinary Technology Program joined the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) to help military dogs and their handlers with the “Operation Doggy Treats” drive. The drive collected items to put in care-packages to send to American military dog kennels. This was the first year for the drive, and Murray State College Veterinary Technology Program Co-Director Debbie Reed says she hopes it will become an annual event. “This was an excellent opportunity for our students to show their support of our military heroes,” says Reed. “They are excited to be able to show their appreciation to not only our military men and women, but also to their canine partners that play a vital role in military services. They also hope this will bring recognition to our service dogs that sometimes are overlooked for their heroism.” PSP HELPS OUT Murray State College students in the President’s Scholars Program (PSP) volunteered their time to help get the Johnston County Fair Barn ready for the Free Fair. The students spent several hours cleaning the fair barn, setting up tables and decorating. The PSP students also spent some time at the fair demonstrating science projects for the school children. Community service is a focus of the PSP program which is designed to offer an enriching personal, cultural, and academic experience to outstanding students at Murray State College. PSP students Keely Smith and Jordyn Naugle SUMMER STEM ACADEMY Funded by a grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the 2014 MSC Summer College STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math) Academy was held on the Tishomingo campus June 9-12. Over 90 applications were received from all over the state of Oklahoma for 40 spaces for this residential hands-on, fun experience. The MSC Summer College STEM Academy was designed for 8th and 9th grade students. Field trips were taken to National Wildlife Refuge for activities with Botany and Biodiversity where students collected bugs, birds, and other creatures to study. The Bio-Agriculture activities at the Noble Foundation included extracting DNA from strawberries and other science experiments. Fish and Turtles were the focus at the National Fish Hatchery and students seined the Blue River. A Bridge Building competition to incorporate engineering was completed on the last day and judged by ODOT engineers. Career Moments were incorporated throughout the week as well as information about financial aid and planning for college planning. By living on campus, students had the opportunity to “experience” college life. A Career Moment (and coke float) at Miranda Lambert’s business the Pink Pistol was a highlight as well. SERVING THE COMMUNITY HEAD START ART Murray State College once again teamed up with Head Start to decorate the MSC Library with children's art. MSC sophomores Josh Albert and Lourdes Martinez admire cotton ball ghosts from Caney INCA Head Start during the October exhibit. JANE BULLARD MEMORIAL FOOD DRIVE Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) sponsors the Annual Jane Bullard Memorial Food Drive. This year the club was assisted by the Gunsmithing Program and Remainders Club. The event was held during MSC’s Homecoming Week on the campuses of Murray State College and in the surrounding communities. In all, more than 2000 food items were collected for area families. TUTORING FOR CORE CURRICULUM Members of the MSC Baseball Team spent time with some young students in Tishomingo leading up to the big Core Curriculum testing day. Cade Carter, Jacob Martinez, and Colt Wooley visited the school to try to help ease the anxiety and help the students prepare for the tests. Coach Zach Crabtree sent all of his red-shirt players out on Wednesdays in the fall to tutor the children in reading, writing and math. He says the team wanted to help the young students ready for the state tests. DOG WALKING The MSC Softball Team spent some time this winter volunteering for the Tishomingo Animal Shelter. The team spent an afternoon walking dogs and socializing young puppies to get them ready for adoption. A2A MARATHON Anatomy & Physiology students spent the day operating a “Spirit Station” for the A2A Marathon. The A2A (Arbuckles to Ardmore) marathon is an annual event that raises money for the Cancer Center at the Mercy Hospital in Ardmore. This year there were about 1100 runners. Other MSC employees and students also participated in the run with their families. 15 SERVING THE FUTURE CLYDE J. HALL CLASSROOM BUILDING A ribbon cutting was held for the reopening of the newly remodeled Building. The Classroom Building now houses the Business and Computer Science Department and the Language and Fine Arts Department. The bathrooms were moved, expanded and upgraded. Each floor now has state of the art men’s and women’s restrooms. Vending machines were moved to an area out of the walkway, and new water fountains with bottle filling stations were added. CHEMISTRY LABS The chemistry labs in the Zimmerman Library Science Building underwent a complete transformation with assistance from the Native A. D. PATTON HALL The first floor of Patton was American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) refinished to provide office and meeting space for the grant that MSC received in 2011. New state of the art MSC athletics departments. Previously coaches were furnishings provide more space in the lab. The lab also housed across the campus, but now coaches have a got a facelift on the floor, and additions to make the place to accommodate them all under the same roof. space more environmentally friendly. “THE FORMAT OF THE LAB HAS BEEN CHANGED TO CREATE A MORE FUNCTIONAL TEACHING ENVIRONMENT.” - DR. AARON ELMER, CHAIR OF THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AND DIRECTOR OF THE NASNTI GRANT NURSING/ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING During Homecoming week, MSC held the official groundbreaking for the Nursing and Allied Health Building expansion and renovation. The expansion and renovation will add approximately 32-thousand square feet of space to the existing 13-thousand square foot facility. MURRAY ON MAIN MSC’s Murray on Main store in Tishomingo moved to a new location at the corner of Kemp and Main, placing the business at a major intersection downtown. The College also secured property in downtown Ardmore to open a new Murray on Main location there. As more and more students turn to online outlets to buy books, the Murray on Main store is a way for the College to diversify what it offers to consumers. 6% REVENUE FOR FY 2014 (FROM FY 2014 EXTERNAL AUDIT) 13% Grants & Contracts 44% State Appropriations 37% 44% Tuition & Fees 13% Sales, Services, & Other 6% 37% EXPENSES BY ACTIVITY/ 1.7% 0.7% FUNCTION FOR FY 2014 (FROM FY14 SRA3) 5.7% Instruction 45% 11.2% Student Services 12.3% Plant Operation/Maintenance 11.9% 45% Academic Support 11.5% 11.5% Institutional Support 11.2% Scholarships & Fellowships 5.7% Public Service 1.7% 11.9% Research 0.7% 12.3% 2% EXPENSES BY OBJECT 4% 6% FOR FY 2014 (FROM FY 2014 EXTERNAL AUDIT) Compensation 52% 18% Supplies & Other Expenses 18% 52% Scholarships 18% Contractual Services 6% Depreciation 4% 18% Utilities 2% SERVING THE FUTURE 17 MSC FOUNDATION The MSC Foundation provides support for Murray State College through student scholarships, faculty initiatives, and college projects. The current BOARD OF DIRECTORS membership of approximately 500 is comprised of donors who contributed The 2013-2014 MSC Foundation $25 or more. Over 1,100 donations were received that generated Board of Directors include: Norman approximately $220,000 in contributions. The Foundation awarded over Howard (Chair), E.J. Tolbert (Vice $70,000 in student scholarships during the 2013-2014 academic year and Chair), Sarah Ann Shaw (Secretary), increased the number of scholarships given to approximately 60 Judy Huston (Treasurer), Basil Bigbie, scholarships. Thirteen new scholarships were established or expanded Fred Chapman, Jr., Fred Gordon, Dr. during the 2013-2014 school year. Clyde R. Kindell, Scott Landgraf, Stan Marshall, Joy McDaniel, Dustin Rowe, Peggy Shaffer, Larry Sloan, Micah Taylor, Martin VanMeter. The MSC staff that assist with the Foundation activities include Dr. Brenda Stacy (Executive Director), Karen Cantrell (Alumni Association Coordinator), and Lori Locke (Recording and Financial Assistant). The MSC Foundation Board meet quarterly (usually July, October, January, and April) and the Annual AGGIE LIGHTS ADORN THE CAMPUS Meeting of the Membership is typically held in April. A beautiful evening glow surrounds the campus with the newly installed Aggie Light lamp posts. AUTHOR DONATION Not only are the lamp posts stunning in their design, the illumination of Billie Martin Dean Buckles grew the campus has been enhanced tremendously. With safety a concern for up in southern Oklahoma near every campus, the Aggie Light – Light the Way Project has made a Folsom in Johnston County. Her dramatic difference in the evening environment for our students and book, Changing Seasons: Conquering employees. Almost 80 Aggie Lights have been placed all across the North Life’s Challenges relays vivid details half of the campus with the second phase of the project scheduled to about her family’s modest life complete similar lighting for the entire campus. during that time. She is In addition, the medallions have been placed on the Aggie Lights for those generously donating proceeds who have purchased a $1,000 Aggie Light sponsorship. The medallions from her book sales to the Murray honor a family, loved one, organization, etc. as identified by the donor. State College Foundation for Aggie Light sponsorships are still available and Murray State College scholarships. matches each light sponsorship. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ESTABLISHED One of the highlights of the year was receiving a $50,000 donation from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma to establish a Murray State College Student Enrichment Program which will support a variety of opportunities for students to grow through involvement in community and leadership events and activities. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TRUE BLUE TRAVEL HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS Murray State College honored four men with induction into one of MSC’s two Halls of Fame. Inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame were Joe Ray Reid and Royce Pennington. Al Chew and Antoine Treadaway were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Joe Ray Reid graduated from Kingston High School in 1953 before heading to Murray State College to continue his education. As a student at MSC, Reid In October, fifteen alumni and friends made was a student worker and a member of a True Blue Travel trip to Wichita Wildlife the Livestock Judging Team. He Refuge, Mount Scott, the Holy City (below), graduated in 1957 with an associate of Medicine Park, the Plantation Restaurant, and science degree in agriculture. the Meers Store. The Muskogee Azalea Festival and Parade was the destination for Royce Pennington graduated from the April trip for the group of twelve. The Duncan High School in 1959 and Summer True Blue Travel excursion included continued his education at Murray a very moving visit of the OKC National State College. While at Murray State Memorial and the Murrah Building Museum. College, he worked as a rough neck in The group of fourteen also toured and the oil fields to help with his education. lunched in the Myriad Botanical Gardens He graduated from MSC with an (above). associate’s degree in 1961. A Duncan High School graduate, Al Chew began his time at Murray State College in 1959. At MSC, Chew was the captain of the Aggies football team. He was named to the 1960 NJCAA All -American Football Team (Second Team – Offense). Antoine Treadaway started his football career at a young age, playing through LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP grade school and high school in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. Lifetime Alumni Association memberships Upon graduation, he was offered a are now available. Perpetual plaques have chance to play football at Murray State been created to recognize the over 30 current College by Coach Wayne Canaday. MSC Lifetime Alumni Members. While at MSC, Treadaway was a member of the 1966-67 football team and played on the last Aggies football team. He was named to the 1966 NJCAA All-American Football Team, averaging 19 tackles a game as a linebacker. 19 COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS Many MSC alumni, students, employees, and friends have purchased MSC Commemorative Bricks during 2013-2014. Over 300 bricks are placed in the sidewalk on the west side of the Student Services Building for family and friends to enjoy for years to come. HISTORY OF THE SUNKEN GARDENS Former MSC President, Dr. Clyde Kindell, and former MSC Regent Barbara Sessions authored a beautiful book, Genesis of the Sunken Gardens, which tells the origin of the campus gardens and relays a very significant part of Murray State College history. CERTIFIED HEALTHY CAMPUS Murray State College was certified for the second year in a row as a Certified Healthy Campus. Several programs were initiated to enhance healthy lifestyles, such as Choose Well, an OK Health Wellness Program for all State of Oklahoma employees. The MSC Wellness and Human Performance Department Chair, Lloyd Gage, initiated daily campus-wide emails with the Health and Wellness Tip of the Day. Nutrition information was displayed for foods offered on the cafeteria buffet. In addition, the Health and Wellness Committee has worked with the vendors to provide healthy choices in the vending machines and to ensure healthy options are available at all catered events across campus. CONTINUING EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SERVICE Five 8-week Continuing Education sessions are offered to the public each year. Brochures are distributed for each session listing all the classes offered to the community, such as cake decorating, cartooning/comic art, DIY Chalk Paint Furniture, Tie Dye, Conceal Carry, ACT Prep, CPR & First Aid and many more! Sessions are also coordinated with various partners such as REI Women’s Business Center to host workshops for Exceptional Customer Service and Ins & Outs of Online Storefronts. 2014 RETIREES Murray State College honored contributions of five employees headed for retirement. Pictured with MSC President Joy McDaniel (far right) (l-r) B. T. Ferguson (Agriculture Instructor/Livestock Judging Coach, 15 years with MSC), Glenn Chastain (Custodian, 35 years), Charles Hummelke (Student Support Services Counselor, 9 years), Steve Pinion (Language Arts Instructor, 2 years), Kay Deaver (MSC Bookstore Manager, 28 years). ALUMNI AND FRIENDS AGGIE ACCOMPLISHMENTS EMPLOYEES Amanda Baldridge (Executive Director of Academic Advisement) published two articles in the National Academic Advising Association’s publication Advising Today. “Advising 100 Acre Wood Style” was published in September 2013, and “Making Sense of Advisement in a Dr. Seuss World” was published in May 2014. Sharon Burris (Instructor, Language Arts) and Rebecca Jacobs-Pollez (Instructor, Social Sciences) received a grant from the Ohio History Connection and the National Endowment for the Humanities entitled “Native Americans in the Midwest: Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges.” Zach Crabtree (Head Baseball Coach, Athletic Director) was named the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II National Coach of the Year by the NJCAA, and the American Baseball Coaches Association/Diamond Sports NJCAA Division II National Coach of the Year. Phillip Morton (Instructor, Biological Sciences) published the paper “A millennial-scale chronicle of evolutionary responses to cultural eutrophication in Daphnia” in Ecology Letters (2014). Rebecca Jacobs-Pollez (Instructor, Social Sciences) was named the City of Tishomingo representative on the board of the Chickasaw Regional Library system. Marilyn Schwarz (Executive Director of Enrollment Services) received the Philo Brasher Emerging Leadership award at the spring 2014 Oklahoma Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) conference. The Financial Aid, Retention, and Advisement Offices applied for and received a $95,000 USA Funds Capacity Grant to assist in retention and default prevention initiatives. Employees of the Year for 2013-2014: Eddie Cobb, Classified Assembly; Brian Cothran, Faculty; Marcus High, Professional. Employee Service Awards: 25 years of service –Robin Coppedge (Director of Nursing Program); 20 years of service – Susan Branch (Academic Advisor); 15 years of service – Syed Hasan (Business & Information Technology Instructor), B. T. Ferguson (Agriculture Instructor), Brian Cothran (Agriculture Instructor), Kathy Drinnon (Custodian); 10 years of service - Linda McMillen (Director of Facilities), Sharon Burris (Language Arts Instructor), Jenna Orr (Retention Coordinator); 5 years of service – Sara Sherman (Director of Student Life). STUDENTS Katey Rowland received a state-level award for achievement in collegiate FFA. Rowland, a freshman agriculture education student, received the first place Agricultural Proficiency Award in Ag Processing at the State FFA Convention in Oklahoma City. The Murray State College Livestock Judging Team won several team and individual awards at the 2014 Dixie National Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest in Jackson, Mississippi: 5th team, Brahman division; 5th team, continental division; 4th team, English Division; 5th team, market steer division; 5th team, oral reasons; 5th team, overall. Jacob Custer was the award for 2nd high point as an individual in the continental division. Three Murray State College students participated in competitive events at the Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference. Carolyn Vanderburg, Michael Kellner and Benito Bocanegra competed at the conference and each one qualified to move on to the National Leadership Conference. Kellner placed first in Computer Concepts, Bocanegra placed second in International Business, and Vanderburg placed second in Human Resource Management. 21 TISHOMINGO CAMPUS ONE MURRAY CAMPUS TISHOMINGO, OK 73460 580-387-7000 ARDMORE CAMPUS 611 VETERANS BOULEVARD ARDMORE, OK 73401 580-220-2858 MSCOK.EDU This publication was prepared and distributed on authorization of the Board for Murray State College as a part of the work of the institution. There were 50 copies printed by Price’s Printing in Durant, Oklahoma at a cost of $132.50.