Expectations of a New Administration Busy Year Ahead for Stetson
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mm A Stetson Vol. 16 No. 1 (USPS 990-560) Fall 1987 m CUPOLA Expectations of a new administration Help us preserve Stetson's great heritage—this is cal leaves. A total of 20 grants will be made each what Stetson University's eighth president, Dr. H. year. Douglas Lee, is asking of alumni and friends of the Dr. Lee also revealed that the university's fourth institution. president and only alumnus to hold that position, In turn, he pledges to try to live up to their expec was responsible for the fund which supports the tations: to keep the quality of the academic experi McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching, awarded ence high, and to support the faculty as "the heart annually at Stetson. Noting that Dr. Edmunds "was and soul of Stetson." and is Stetson . the grand old man of the univer Dr. Lee outlined what he believes the university's sity," he recalled an admonition Dr. Edmunds has various constituencies expect of him, and what he given him: "Young man, don't you ever forget that will expect of them, during his first address to fac the key to Stetson University is its faculty . they ulty and students at the 105th convocation Sept. 2 in are the heart and lifeblood of this university." the Forest of Arden. He urged students to "pursue your humanity . "We do have a great heritage, and we must pre understand who you are as a person . and develop serve it," Dr. Lee declared. Whatever we have given the competency and skill to do a worthwhile task, in the past, we must continue to give in the future. fill a need or live a productive life." He challenged Stetson will not achieve its goal of academic quality them to "pursue a relationship with God and to with anything but our very best level of support." strive to develop every skill that God has given to As president, he expects the faculty to "move be you." yond the position of stability and great teaching to "The danger is to see these expectations and the the position of renewal and responsibility. The future as the other person's problem," Dr. Lee de students and alumni . are depending on you to clared. "We can only achieve our goals if we unite, if protect and improve the quality of our academic we make both an individual and a corporate com program, and ... you simply must succeed." mitment to the task at hand. I believe we will com To assist faculty in reaching these goals, Dr. Lee mit, that we will unite, and that this day . truly announced a $2 million endowment fund for faculty marks a new beginning ... in the life of Stetson development, established by the late Dr. J. Ollie Ed University. May God give us the wisdom, the munds and his family. The program will support fac stamina, and the courage to achieve the task that is Dr. Lee pledges his support to faculty as "the heart and soul of before us." Stetson." ulty research, new course development, and sabbati Busy year ahead for Stetson community The 1987-88 academic year will be a busy one at Complex, between May and Minnesota Avenues, teach music education. Stetson with the inauguration of the university's provides housing for all women's Greek organiza In the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Gary eighth president, Dr. H. Douglas Lee, the opening of tions. The $1.6 million project accommodates 112 Maris, dean, has announced 14 new faculty mem Stetson's first sorority houses and a new focus for students now using other university housing. West bers. The chemistry department, using a National some old programs. University Hall is being closed. Science Foundation grant, will begin implementing Although inaugural events are set for November 5 Other construction on campus this summer in microscale techniques in laboratory experiments, and 6, Dr. Lee and his cabinet have been deep into cluded a new roof for the Gillespie Museum of Min which could revolutionize chemistry instruction. planning the new presidency. There were two inten erals, phase II of the renovation on Elizabeth Hall The Latin American Studies program is being sive planning sessions this summer—one on campus, (primarily air conditioning estimated at $375,000), strengthened. the other a week-long retreat—to set agendas for the remodeling of classrooms in Davis Hall (business In the School of Business Administration, Dr. Wil coming year. building), redecorating the faculty lounge in the liam Wright, dean, has announced new faculty in the Dr. Lee, the deans of the four schools and the Carlton Union Building and remodeling and redeco management and marketing areas and a focus on the administrative deans are looking at a five-year uni rating the President's Home. finance department for course expansion and possi versity-wide plan in terms of programs and opportu In the School of Music, Dr. James Woodward, ble faculty additions. The master of business admin nities. These sessions are essential for the administra dean, has set the date for the Contemporary Music istration program has been entirely revamped. MBA tion, Dr. Lee said, since the university has three Festival, Jan. 15-22, with the focus on chamber mu students now may tailor their program by choosing other new faces in key positions: Dr. Louis Brake- sic. The Church Music Workshop, an alternate year more electives, and will pay less per credit hour. man, provost; F. Mark Whittaker, vice president for event, will now be held annually. This year, Dr. The Division of Continuing Education, under the university relations; and Dr. Gary Maris, dean of the Donald Neuen, Eastman School of Music, is guest direction of Dr. Douglas Strickland, will increase the College of Arts and Sciences. lecturer. An Organ Recital Series will be announced number of Elderhostel programs, giving Central The first sorority houses in the history of the 105- soon and Bobby Adams, new assistant professor of Florida senior citizens a chance to participate at a year institution opened this fall. The Sorority House music will be directing the University Orchestra and reduced "commuter rate." The division also plans a (please see Stetson, page 8) EH Stetson establishes new gift club Stetson University is announcing a new program ciary (as opposed to contingent beneficiary) in a will, to recognize alumni, parents, and friends who have this commitment will be recognized through perma informed the university that they have included nent membership in the Stetson Society." Stetson as a primary beneficiary in their will, or In addition, Stetson Society membership will be make the university a beneficiary of a life income given to individuals who participate in life income gift or the owner and beneficiary of a gift of life gifts, such as contributions to the university's pooled insurance. income fund, the purchase of a charitable gift annu These individuals will become members of the ity, or the establishment of a charitable remainder Stetson Society—a name selected by the Stetson Uni annuity trust or unitrust. Individuals who transfer versity National Alumni Association to best repre title to their real estate, while retaining a life interest sent the importance of this type of contribution to in such property, are also members of the Stetson the long-term future of the university, according to Society. Mark Whittaker, vice president for university rela "In almost every case, donors who participate in tions. Notification of the action must be made to the these types of gifts will save taxes and possibly in university in writing, Whittaker said. crease their spendable income," Whittaker ex Sally Igo Gillespie, '65, president of the national plained. alumni association, and Paul M. May, '80, president Donors are also being encouraged to consider gifts of the Stetson Lawyers Association, plan to work of life insurance toward membership in the Stetson together in promoting the Stetson Society through Society. When the university is the owner and bene their alumni programs. ficiary of a life insurance policy, the donor can de "It is our hope that this joint project will provide duct the annual insurance premiums while make a significant support for the university's $200 million significant contribution to the future of Stetson," ac comprehensive development program," Mrs. Gilles cording to Whittaker. pie said. For more information on membership in the Stet The Stetson Society emphasizes the importance of son Society, contact Whittaker, or A. John Bowley, Wayne Foster having a will as the cornerstone to estate planning, director of deferred giving, at (904) 734-4121, ext. Whittaker said. "A will is the only way individuals 342, or write to the Development Office, Stetson (not state intestacy laws) can determine how, when, University, Campus Box 8279, DeLand, Florida Jenkins' student captures top and to whom personal property will be distributed," 32720-3777. awards at organ competition he noted. "When Stetson is named a primary benefi A 19-year-old Stetson music major has won the southern regional division of the American Guild of Business students learn straight from the leaders Organists (AGO) National Open Organ Playing Competition. What makes a successful entrepreneur? Students in Wayne Foster of Melbourne placed first in the Stetson's School of Business are able to examine this competition, which is the second step toward the question carefully in the newly-established Joseph national competition next summer in Houston, C. Prince Basic Business Program. Texas. Foster is a student of Stetson organ professor, Inaugurated last January for Winter Term 1986, Paul Jenkins, who holds the endowed chair of organ the program is funded by Tom Prince, '76, co-owner in the School of Music.