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FRONTIERS A publication of Spartanburg Methodist College SPRING 2007 INSIDE THIS ISSUE t Planning for SMC’s Future t Instructor Receives SCICU Honor t Pioneers’ 2006-07 Season Updates ne of the constant aspects of life is transition. The trite phrase we often hear, “out with the old and in with the new,” often refers to changing events in our lives. Birthdays, the coming of theO New Year, and the change of a political administration are good illustra- tions of transitions in our culture. But transitions occur in other ways as well. The season of spring brings forth a burst of color and radiance that adorn our campus. The beautiful flowers, plants, and trees that surround us proclaim that spring has returned in all its glory. Of course, students are also in transition … and in transformation. Students are in the final stages of completing research papers and preparing for the last semester tests and final examinations. Our spring intercollegiate athletic teams are completing their respective seasons and, hopefully, preparing for regional, district and national competition. Some of our students are preparing for the transition from SMC to another institution where they will continue to pursue their educational and vocational goals. Although we celebrate their transition to another institution, we shall miss them because in their transformation, they have become part of us and part of our heritage as an institution of higher learning. Just as we celebrate the transitions and transformations of our students, we also celebrate the transitions of our College. Begun in 1911, Textile Industrial Institute, the forerunner of Spartanburg Methodist College, first offered only a high school curriculum. In 1927, the Institute transitioned its mission by adding the first two-years of the collegiate curriculum. In 1942, the College changed its name to Spartanburg Junior College and transformed itself into a collegiate institution by dropping the high school curriculum. In 1974, the College changed its name to Spartanburg Methodist College, marking another important transition. We celebrate these transitions. But I hasten to add that we celebrate something just as important as transitions at SMC: Continuity. For 80 years, we have offered the first two years of the liberal arts education that is consistent with most all four-year liberal arts institutions. At the beginning of their collegiate career, our wonderful faculty and staff enable students to successfully transition from high school to college. During their two years at SMC, students are transformed into respon- sible young women and men who are prepared to make the transition to senior institutions. It is comforting to know that transformation, transition and continuity resonate very well together at Spartanburg Methodist College. Sincerely, Charles P. Teague President FRONTIERS Spring 2007 Inside this Issue Officers of Spartanburg Methodist College 3 33 46 President Charles P. Teague Articles Vice President for Academic Affairs Anita K. Bowles New Board Room, IT Center Opens ......................... 3 Vice President for Business Affairs Planning for SMC’s Future .......................................... 4 Bruce E. Whelchel Study Underway to Examine SMC’s Image ................... 7 Vice President for Enrollment Management Telling History’s Stories at SMC ................................... 8 Daniel L. Philbeck SMC Employee’s Artwork Showcased Locally .............. 11 Vice President for Institutional Advancement C. Sterling Case From a Children’s Home to a College Campus ............ 44 Spartanburg Methodist College 2006 - 2007 Board of Trustees Table of Contents Chairperson - Mr. Daniel Foster Vice Chairperson - Mr. Jerry Calvert New Faces at SMC ..................................................... 9 Secretary - Ms. Mellnee Buchheit Mr. Charles Atchison In Appreciation of Our Donors .................................. 13 Mr. John Bell 2006 Fundraising & Donor List .................................. 14 Mr. Justin Converse Mrs. Phyllis DeLapp Scholarships ............................................................ 30 Mr. Ralph Driggers Dr. Edgar H. Ellis From the Alumni Office ............................................ 32 Mr. Jamie Fulmer Reverend James O. Gilliam, Jr. Alumni News ........................................................... 34 Mr. John Gramling Reverend Larry Hays SMC Students Named to Who’s Who ......................... 40 Mr. Patrick Henry SMC Gives Back to Community ................................. 46 Reverend John W. Hipp Mrs. Anne Irwin Pioneer Athletics: Updates and News ........................ 47 Reverend Jean Osborne Mrs. Liz Patterson SMC Spring 2007 Golf Classic ................................... 50 Mr. Bill Painter Mrs. Patsy Simmons Mr. Howard Suitt On the cover: (Top) SMC’s newest facility, which includes The Phyllis Buchheit Reverend Kenneth B. Timmerman Board Room and the Vassey Information Technology Center, opened its doors Mr. Andy Westbrook in March. (Left) SMC Board of Trustees Chairman Dan Foster says that devel- Dr. Bruce Yandle oping a Strategic Plan is critical for the College; (Middle) History instructor Dr. Kathy Cann was recently named SCICU Educator of the Year at SMC; (Right) Frontiers magazine is a bi-annual publication by Spartanburg The Lady Pioneers tennis team enjoys a day on the court. Methodist College, printed for alumni and friends. This pub- lication is protected under copyright and cannot be repro- duced in any manner without prior written permission. All Editor: Brian Fulkerson, Director of Public Information rights reserved in all countries. [email protected] / Ph: (864) 587-4254 / Fax: (864) 587-4360 POSTMASTER -- Please send address changes to: Additional photography: Kim Day, Candice Sloan, Pete Aylor, Lisa Isenhower, Ed Welch, Spartanburg Methodist College Randy Layman 1000www.smcsc.edu Powell Mill Road, Spartanburg, SC, 29301 SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE SPRING 2007 / FRONTIERS Spring 2007 SMC’s newest facility, which includes The Phyllis Buchheit Board Room and Vassey Information Technology Center, opened in March 2007; (Right, l-r) James Gregg, campus Computer Operations and PC Maintenance Technician, and SMC Executive Director of Infor- mation Technology Bill Roach check on the status of one of College’s computer servers. New Board Room, IT Center Opens Facility Will Help Address Needs As Services Grow pace for campus meet- process, the Board of members of Mrs. DeLapp’s Bill Roach. Sings and informa- Trustees identified the need family that enabled this That was until their new tion technology services to construct a new facility dream to become a reality,” home was recently opened. just received a welcome that would not only address says Teague. The new facility has boost with the comple- the needs of the Board of The Vassey Information allowed the IT department tion of SMC’s newest, yet Trustees, but also the needs Technology Center is named to virtually double its floor unnamed, building. of the College. for Herbert and Rebecca space from 700 square feet The Phyllis Buchheit The new facility includes a Vassey, who left a bequest to nearly 1,400 square Board Room and Vassey new board room and 1,400 to the College. feet. Information Technology square feet dedicated to “As computer technology In the new Vassey Center opened its doors in the College’s Information has increased, additional Information Technology March. Technology Department, space has been needed. Center, there are two Construction of the 4,213- as well as restroom facilities The Vassey Information private offices, a large square foot, $1.1 million and a small kitchen. Technology Center will reception and work area facility, located adjacent to The Phyllis Buchheit Board now serve as the techno- for technical support, and the Buchheit Administration Room is named for Mrs. logical hub for the faculty a climate-controlled server building, came in on budget Phyllis Buchheit DeLapp, and academic program, the room with additional and on time, says SMC Vice- who serves as a trustee of the administrative processes, workspace. President of Business Affairs College and whose family and the students of the The server room also Bruce Whelchel. has a longstanding tradition College,” says Teague. takes advantage of a raised Trehel Corporation of support for SMC. floor which provides much served as general contractor “The beauty of the Board Addressing Technology needed space for current of the facility, which was Room, its elegant design, and “We were at a point where and future cabling needs, designed by McMillan-Smith the ability to use the room for we were basically on top of and zoned air conditioning. Architects. multiple purposes will serve each other and didn’t have “This is a tremendous College President Dr. the College for many decades much room to work,” says advantage for our equipment Charles Teague says that to come. We are grateful for SMC Executive Director in the strategic planning the gifts we received from of Information Technology See FACILITY, p.6 / SPRING 2007 SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE www.smcsc.edu FRONTIERS Spring 2007 Planning For SMC’s Future Board of Trustees Currently Formulating Strategic Plan wenty-six months Tafter the SMC Board of Trustees met to assign seven steering committees which have been examining all elements across the board of the College’s operations and objectives, the Board expects to receive reports from each of those commit- tees at its May meeting. In February 2005, a Strategic Statement was drafted