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alumni news Senior Administration Institutional Advancement Staff Dr. Scott D. Miller Dr. Scott D. Miller President of the College President of the College Dr. Bette S. Coplan [email protected] Executive Vice President (302) 736-2508 Kevin J. Loftus Kevin J. Loftus Vice President for Institutional Advancement Vice President for Institutional Advancement [email protected] Eric Nelson (302) 736-2316 Chief Financial Officer Amanda H. Downes ’06 Dr. Paul J. deGategno Director of Alumni Affairs & Parent Relations Dean, School of Arts and Sciences [email protected] Dr. Christopher J. Malone (302) 736-2318 Dean, MBNA School of Prof. Studies Avis I. Price ’93/’96/’02 Dr. Kenneth C.Waldrop Director of the Excellence Fund [email protected] Dean of Students From left, Carrie Bryan, Kathy Cioffi, Linda Bledsoe, and Nancy (302) 736-2315 Dr. Mark Pruett-Barnett Biddle Lambertson ’72 enjoy brunch at the Belin House before their Chaplain/Director of Church Relations tour of the du Pont mansion. Jennifer A.Vallee ’05 Dir. of Publications and Prospect Research * * * [email protected] Board of Trustees (302) 736-2317 Charles R. Dashiell, Jr., Chair Holiday Cheer for Scott Tominovich Ann Burton, Vice-Chair Director of Government Relations The Rev.Dr. James T.Seymour, Secretary The Rev.Jack Abel Alumni at Hagley Leigh Ann Little Frank Andrews Admin.Assistant / Campus Photographer Dr. Basilio Bautista Alumni from the Wilmington, Delaware, and [email protected] Dr. Joseph S. Bellmeyer Philadelphia regions kicked off the festive holiday sea- (302) 736-2467 Thomas W.Burn, Jr. son at a December 11th, brunch and holiday tour of the The Wesley College Mission Robert V.A.Harra, Jr. Hagley Museum. Located on the banks of the Wesley College seeks to be a premier institution for helping The Rev.Patricia Bryant Harris Brandywine River in Wilmington, the museum and students gain the knowledge, skills, and moral and ethical The Rev. W. LeRoy Jones attitudes necessary to achieve their personal goals and con- Alan B. Levin library is the historic site of the family home of E. I du tribute to the welfare of their communities in the global soci- Donald Masten Pont and his gunpowder works, founded in 1802. ety. The College endeavors to impart a desire for lifelong Dorothy McLaughlin learning and an enhanced capacity for critical and creative Dr. Scott D. Miller, ex-officio thinking so that students can reap the rewards of intellectual Thirty alumni and friends enjoyed a catered brunch at growth and professional effectiveness. Gilbert S. Scarborough, Jr. the Belin House on the snow-covered museum grounds, Donald F.Schwamb As a College in a covenant relationship with the United The Rev.Dr. Sandra Steiner Ball, ex-officio followed by a guided tour of the du Pont mansion, com- Methodist Church, and founded upon Christian principles, Harry D.“Skip”Willis plete with Christmas decorations. The gathering included Wesley strives to realize a holistic campus environment of Dr. Rafael Zaragoza a diverse mix of alumni representing various decades, as common purpose,caring,tolerance,inclusiveness,responsi- bility, and service that is the heart of the concept of commu- Trustees Emeriti well as a few current Wesley students and their families. nity. The Rev.David A. Baker * * * The Rev.Jonathan Baker The Alumni Office is eager to hear from regional alumni Wesley,founded in 1873,is a private,co-educational,student- The Hon. Eugene Bookhammer who are interested in participating in Alumni Chapter centered college. Located in Dover, Delaware, Wesley is affili- ated with the United Methodist Church.More than 4,000 stu- Elizabeth M. Barber planning groups. We need your ideas to ensure the future Dr. George V.Kirk dents are enrolled in the School of Arts & Sciences and the development of events and activities to effectively serve MBNA School of Professional Studies of the College (2,350 Dr. Thomas C. Roe alumni in the surrounding areas. The input and assis- total headcount) and the Wesley Collegiate Institute (1,700 in Bishop Peter D.Weaver pre-collegiate programs). tance of graduates is essential in order for the alumni * * * Alumni Association Board of Directors event program to truly grow into your alumni chapters Daniel Kimmel ’95, President Postmaster, Send Changes to: Stephanie Smith Christiano ’98, VP and meet your interests, needs and desire to stay active Office of Alumni Affairs Lynn Schmid Knable ’67, Secretary and connected with fellow alumni. The Alumni Wesley College Tamra Antanaitis ’90, Treasurer Association seeks your involvement in alumni event 120 North State Street • Dover, Delaware 19901 John Atkins ’62 planning! Please contact: Amanda Downes, Anne Buckler ’62 Director of Alumni Affairs and Parent Relations, at 302- Wesley Today is published three times per year by Kevin Hansbury ’00 The Office of Institutional Advancement Barry Hawlk ’72 736-2318 or [email protected] Phone: (302) 736-2467 • Fax: (302) 736-2568 Debbie Kenton ’01 Thomas J. Leary ’70 ON THE COVER Publisher: Jennifer Vallee Matt Lindell ’03 Photographer: Leigh Ann Little Louisa Jane MacDonald ’60 Robin Smith ’07 makes her mark at Wesley. David Maxwell ’69 Full article on page 7. Contributors: Betty Van Iersel, Lauren Mignogno, Fred Steigerwalt ’95 John Davis,Avis Price and Amanda Downes. The Rev. Harry Warren ’57 2 campus news Washington Society Archives To Move To Wesley Dr. Philip Coombe, Assistant Professor of History, has been given a very large pro- ject to manage. The George Washington Society has asked Wesley College to house and handle their historical archives. The George Washington Society’s mis- sion statement is, “The George Washington Society is a nonpolitical his- torical group dedicated to the promotion of a better understanding of George Washington, his ideals, achievements and contributions to the United States of America and humankind.” Dr. Bette Coplan, Executive Vice President, (left) and Dr. In the past, archive material would have Philip Coombe, Professor of History, discuss the new loca- tion of the archives. been dropped on Dr. Fox’s desk, Chair of the History Department, with no money Wesley documents saved in existing site. or space to properly maintain the precious pieces of history. Now, with such a large collection coming in, the History Department has turned to the Parker Library for room. “It will be part of the Library circulation,” Dr. Coombe explains. “I’d like to see the information accessible by everyone, students, people of the com- munity, and especially members of the George Washington Society.” This partnership with the George Washington Society will be a strong boost for the History Department. These archives are a valuable resource to History stu- dents, and the partnership could lead to internships. The plans for the archive room are quickly picking up. Parker Library room 211 on the second floor will be cleared out of the books it is housing now and then sectioned off to create a whole new room. Wesley’s archives, which are currently located in the basement of the Parker Library, will also be moved to the new location. Dr. Coombe hopes to have the room ready for renovation by Current location of Wesley archives. the end of February. The George Washington Society’s archives, of which the exact contents are unknown, must be then transported from Wilmington. Dr. Coombe says, “I think what we could have here is a nice room, open to everybody, and I’d be more than willing to volunteer my time to help people use those resources.” Sign up for Wesley E-News Sign up for Wesley E-News by sending your name, e-mail address and class year to: [email protected], and say “Sign Me Up!” Please indicate if you would like the Wesley College Newsletter, the Wolverine Sports Weekly, or both. New archives location in the clean-up process. 3 highlights Former Corporate Leaders Add Value “The process of wooing, hiring and retaining skilled campus leadership is at the top of the list for institu- tions of higher education; no other process has such vital long-term fiscal and other implications for a college or university.” - Scott D. Miller, President of the College “Indeed, the process of wooing, hiring and retaining skilled campus leadership is at the top of the list for institutions of higher education; no other process has such vital long-term fis- cal and other implications for a college or university.” For-Profit Best Practices Transfer hile colleges and universities have sometimes been Three senior leaders, all coming to Wesley with a for-profit slow to respond to changes in the marketplace, lag- background, epitomize these skills. CFO and Director of Wging behind the for-profit world in adopting best Human Resources Eric R. Nelson, AA ’83 and BS ’85 returned practices of fiscal management, staff development and account- to his alma mater in 1998 from Wilmington-based MBNA, ability, they are rapidly catching up to demands of the modern American Bank, N.A., where he served as vice president. academic environment. In fact, President Miller credits mem- Executive Director of Marketing and Enrollment Management bers of his Cabinet and other senior staff with helping Wesley Ed Pierce also came to the College from Nextel Wireless College to be named one of 17 institutions nationwide whose Communications, Inc. and MBNA. Late in 2004, Vice President chief executive officer was cited for his “transformational lead- Kevin J. Loftus joined from Bank of America Delaware in ership” in a book, The Entrepreneurial President, published in Dover after having previously served on the College’s 2004. Corporate Council and helping to develop the MBA program. President Miller’s “agenda to innovate, lead and plan strategi- While cautioning that the higher education culture differs from cally, solve problems, create efficient financial structures and that of the corporate world, all emphasize that their managerial operate with fiscal responsibility has led to a tripling of overall and strategic planning skills from the for-profit sector have revenues and full-time enrollment, with $52 (now $62) million transferred to Wesley.