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‘Best of’ SHOWING Mourning Newspaper One Life to Live from the President Angelo State University Dear Friends: Cover Story Fall 2009 Vol. 2, No. 3 ‘Best of’ Showing ......................................... 12 12 With the start of the fall semester, we are beginning to see some significant benefits from the Angelo State is turning some heads nationally as three integrated marketing and communication effort we began nearly two years ago. Our goal to publications this summer name the university to their top lists. increase enrollment to 10,000 students depends greatly on how we present Angelo State Uni- Angelo State University Member, Texas Tech University System From Princeton Review’s “Best 371 Colleges” to the Chronicle versity to student and parent audiences across the region, the state and the nation. Our Angelo of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For,” more Board of Regents State University Magazine and a sophisticated interactive Web site are important aspects of Larry K. Anders, Chair, Dallas people are learning about ASU. Jerry E. Turner, Vice Chair, Blanco crafting that message. So, too, is a marketing and branding budget which has grown from L. Frederick “Rick” Francis, El Paso $30,000 to nearly $400,000 to refine our institutional message and create a family of publica- Mark Griffin, Lubbock Features John Huffaker, Amarillo tions with a consistent theme. Now these campus initiatives are paying off through three very Mickey L. Long, Midland Nancy Neal, Lubbock Mission Specific............................................ 14 important external recognitions for ASU. John Field Scovell, Dallas ASU is refining its mission and value statements to help Daniel “Dan” T. Serna, Arlington provide a roadmap to the university’s future. First among these is our inclusion by Princeton Review in its listing of the “Best 371 Colleges” Kyle Miller, Plainview for 2010. The Review has a national audience and is viewed as one of the premier measures Chancellor Mourning Newspaper ................................. 16 Kent Hance, Lubbock of institutional quality when high school students and their parents seek information about The era of the print newspaper is fading. The San Angelo Standard-Times, like other newspapers nationally, is having 16 college. ASU’s first-ever inclusion in the Review occurred as the result of a competitive pro- Joseph C. Rallo Angelo State University President: Dr. Joseph C. Rallo to adapt to the challenges of the Internet and a weak cess of data collection that included completion of a 79-page questionnaire and an electronic Vice President for Finance and Administration: Sharon Meyer economy. Its success has implications for Angelo State. survey of ASU students. This recognition and the Princeton Review logo will be included in our marketing materials for Vice President for Strategy, Planning the next academic year, as well as in a special mailer this fall to high school guidance counselors throughout the state. and Policy; Interim Provost and One Life to Live ............................................ 20 Vice President for Academic and As a caregiver, nursing faculty member Pam Darby was well Student Affairs: Dr. James M. Limbaugh Our second recognition was inclusion in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s national list of “Great Colleges to Work For” in prepared to tend to her husband with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Angelo State University Magazine Today, though, she better understands the true challenges 2009. ASU was one of 150 higher education institutions to be selected by the Chronicle after surveying faculty and admin- The Angelo State University Magazine is published three times a year by the ASU of such care and wants to help others in her situation. istrators on job satisfaction in 26 categories. As the major news source for college and university faculty and administrators, Office of Communications and Marketing, the Chronicle is seen by thousands of readers on a daily basis. Since all of our faculty and senior staff positions are advertised ASU Station #11021, San Angelo, TX 76909-1021; Alumni Honorees ......................................... 22 (325) 942-2248; Fax: (325) 942-2238; Mickey and Renee Long … Clayton Weishuhn …Dale Chase … in the Chronicle, this recognition should ensure an even more diverse and quality applicant pool for our open positions. [email protected]. Jeff Sefcik … Sarah Garcia … LeRoy Olsak … Alan Bloebaum … ASU Magazine Staff Finally, we have been recognized by G.I. Jobs magazine as one of its “Military Friendly Schools” for 2010. The Holm Editor: Preston Lewis Bonnie Amos … Harriet Lewis … Ed Olson … Director of Graphics: Michael Martin Kathleen Price … Norm Sunderman Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development at Maxwell AFB, Ala., already lists Angelo State as No. 7 on Graphic Artist: Bree Walker its AFROTC “Enlisted Friendly” schools that work with ROTC students to complete their bachelor’s degrees. The new Design Assistant: Leonor Constancio 30 Photographers: Danny Meyer G.I. Jobs recognition will extend our reputation even farther among active military personnel and veterans. As colleges Tina Doyle Sections Writers: Tom Nurre Jr. and universities brace for a campus influx of veterans who bring with them enhanced G.I. Bill benefits to pay for college Roy Ivey President’s Message ................................................................. Opposite expenses, these recognitions will position ASU well in that growing market segment. Jayna Phinney Dave Wester Along the Mall ........................................................................................4 Ronn Rowland Big Dreams … ‘The Streak’ … Dark Days, Memories … Unfolding Answers … Briefs … While these tributes are important, the greatest measure of ASU’s success rests with the careers of its graduates. Thus, it Student Assistants: Ashlea Haney Timothy Lester Angelo Staters is fitting that this issue also honors Mickey and Renee Long, both Class of ’76. They have been active members of their Alumni Association Athletics .................................................................................................30 community and have supported ASU in so many ways, from athletics to academics. Mickey’s January appointment to the News: Sande V. Harrison Photo Finish … Eighth Is Enough … Forever Young … Rambelles Unleashed … Rams Return … Texas Tech University System Board of Regents makes him the first ASU alum to serve on the board since Angelo State Julia Valles Golf Awakens … Back in the Huddle Again … Making Connections … Briefly joined the system. Renee and Mickey are great ambassadors for ASU and the Texas Tech system. They and the other © 2009 Angelo State University members of the ASU family who are profiled in this magazine for the recognition they will receive during Homecoming All Rights Reserved Alumni Association...............................................................................40 Let Tradition Ring … Class Notes … Donors are testament to the vitality of this university. Online Enjoy these bonus features at On the cover: With landscaping completed for Centennial Village, the new residence hall is Best wishes for an enjoyable and safe fall season. www.angelo.edu/ASUMagazine Looking Back drawing attention on the west side of campus just as ASU is getting some national notice, thanks Sincerely, Dire Predictions to recognition in three major publications this summer. (Photo by Danny Meyer) Paperless or Not? Back Cover: Sophomore Aisha Adams earned national acclaim for Angelo State by claiming the NCAA Division II National Championship in the heptathlon and then appearing in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd” section this summer. (Photo by Danny Meyer) Joseph C. Rallo, President 2 FALL 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2009 3 news ALONG the MALL Big Dreams ‘The Streak’by Tom Nurre will also coordinate development activities Secondary teacher certification calculus, abstract algebra, number theory, in line with the broader fundraising goals of students in the ASU Mathematics Depart- statistics and probability. It also includes for ASU the Texas Tech University System, includ- ment are riding a 12-year winning streak. evening meetings and end-of-semester re- ing a major capital campaign. Since 1998, 100 percent of the ASU views with several mathematics faculty. Sold on the university’s mission, “Dr. Penry’s solid fundraising experi- students who have completed the program Flexibility in the curriculum is also a key as Dr. Jason C. Penry joined the administra- ence plus his youth and enthusiasm will and taken the Texas Examination of Educa- the course must continually evolve to keep tion in July as Angelo State University’s serve the university well,” Rallo said. tor Standards (TExES) teacher certification up with changes in the TExES format. new executive director of development. In Penry said, “I am excited about Dr. Ral- test for secondary mathematics have passed “The capstone course was extremely ef- the coming years as ASU’s chief fundrais- lo’s and the Texas Tech University System’s on their first attempt. A passing grade on fective in preparing our class for the TExES ing officer, Penry will be selling others on vision for Angelo State. Without a doubt, we the TExES is required to teach in Texas exam,” said Ashlee Noland, who passed the the university as well. are moving toward big goals and big dreams public schools. Not only is the ASU pass exam in January. “The course was some- “I have a great appreciation for higher and it is something I want to be a part of.” rate much higher than the state average of what labor intensive, but it was well worth education and for the impact it has on lives,” On top of that, the appointment meant a about 65 percent, its average individual stu- it. It was very rewarding to go back to the Penry said. “Higher education has greatly return to Texas for him and his wife, Erin, dent test scores of 270 out of 300 are well basics of math and see how much we have Jason Penry influenced my life and the lives of many of who grew up in Monahans. He comes to above the state average of about 226. developed during our time at ASU. Besides Paul Swets my family members.