VOL. 9, NO. 2 November 2010 The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University A Word from the President… November 2010 Dear Alumni and Friends: Our fall 2010 semester has been a fast-pace and very successful few months for Campbellsville University. The enrollment has reached a total head count of 3,225 students, which constitutes our 21st consecutive semester of record enrollment. The U.S.News & World Report rankings resulted in CU being named 25th in the South among regional colleges (our 4th consecutive year of being a top 25 institution and our 18th consecutive year of being named among America’s best colleges and universities) and number three in the South in the “Up-and-Coming Schools” category (one of only 68 colleges and universities in the nation in this category and up one spot from last year’s number four ranking). For the second consecutive year, Campbellsville University has been named as a “military friendly institution” and among America’s Best Christian Colleges for the fourth consecutive year. These ratings reflect the increased recognition of Campbellsville University as a vibrant and innovative institution among the nation’s 4,000 plus colleges and universities. As students arrived for the fall semester, they were pleased to find a number of facilities improvements: lights and turf on the football field, lights at the baseball stadium, the new 90-bed Men’s Dr. Michael V. Carter, president Village facility on the south side of the campus, several additional smart classrooms with the latest of Campbellsville University, technology made available, several areas of enhanced landscaping and related upgrades, expanded parking poses with Faith Manion, the areas, and addition of three new academic programs. 2010 Homecoming Queen, August 28 was a historic evening as we hosted our first home football game “under the lights” and on a senior from Leitchfield, Ky. the new synthetic turf. The CU Fighting Tigers had a strong win against Kentucky Christian University and (CU Photo by Christina Miller) are having a good season as this letter is prepared. A total of 15 games are being played (football and men’s and women’s soccer) on the new turf in addition to use by the marching band and various intramural teams. The annual local football match between Taylor County High School and Campbellsville High School is now being played on CU football field. These enhanced facilities bring an air of excitement and fan support unprecedented in our fall sports history. “Eye of the Tiger” was the theme of our October 22-23 Homecoming. The campus was a very busy place with alumni returning in large numbers. Special emphasis was placed on honoring and involving the class of 1960, which was the first graduating class from Campbellsville College after becom- ing a baccalaureate degree granting institution. What a joy it was to visit with the class of 1960 as well as the many other alumni and friends of the university who returned to their alma mater. Current students, along with faculty, staff, and coaches participated in an expanded venue of activities. We were saddened by the recent death of Dr. Forest Shely, a local physician and friend of CU. Dr. Shely was a long serving member of the CU Board of Trustees and served as chairman more terms than anyone else in history. He and his late wife, Mrs. Roberta Shely, and family made many contributions to Campbellsville University through the years. His leadership was crucial at several points during the past 50 plus years. The science building was named the “Shely Science Center” about a year ago in honor of his legacy of servant leadership. The November 2010 issue of the Campbellsvillian contains a variety of very interesting stories and updates from alumni and from across the campus. We trust that you will find this issue informative, interesting, and inspiring. We appreciate your continuing prayers and support. Now in our 104th year, the work that we are doing here has never been more important. Thank you for your support and involvement in the Christian higher education mission of Campbellsville University. Most cordially, Michael V. Carter, President 2 Fall 2010 CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITy’S Alumni Magazine The Campbellsvillian is published four times yearly by the Office of University Communications Table of Contents for alumni and friends of NOVEMBER 2010 Campbellsville University. Dr. Michael V. Carter President’s Report ............................................................................... 2 President U.S.News & World Report Picks CU – EDITORIAL BOARD – as ‘Up-and-Coming’ School .................................................. 4 Joan C. McKinney Editor News and Publications Coordinator Social Media Engaging Prospective Students ............................... 4 [email protected] John E. Chowning Podcast Captures Campus Life ...................................................................................................................................... Vice President For Church And External Relations CU-Louisville Expands Classrooms for More Students ................. 6 5 [email protected] Benji Kelly Ed McGuire Is ‘MacGyver’ of CU Television ................................... 7 Vice President for Development [email protected] Ava Bingham Reynolds Is ‘Woman of God’ ..................................... 8 Christina Miller Assistant Editor [email protected] ‘Eye of the Tiger’ Is Homecoming ’10 Theme ............................................................................................................. Linda Waggener Long-time Board Chair, Dr. Forest Shely, Dies ..............................12 Feature Writer Marketing and Media Relations Coordinator [email protected] President’s Annual Report ................................................................13 Shannon T. Clark 9-11 Director of Alumni Relations Greg Vaughn Is 12th Man Club President ......................................45 [email protected] Chris Megginson Tennis Coach Caven Ministers In Dominican Republic ...............46 Sports Information Director [email protected] CU Lady Tiger Golf Team Wins First MCS Fall Tourney................47 Vol. 8 • No. 4 –– Fall 2010 –– Mulder, Fountain Are Playing with the Pros ................................................................................................................ OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY Remember When? .............................................................................49 – COMMUNICATIONS – Guess Who ..........................................................................................49 Campbellsville University 1 University Drive 48 Tiger Tracks .................................................................................50-53 UPO 787 Campbellsville, Ky. 42718-2190 Alumni Spotlight .................................................................................54 Phone: 270-789-5214 Fax: 270-789-5095 Scrapbook ...........................................................................................55 [email protected] or [email protected] for information with pictures Campbellsville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the On the Cover: Southern Association of Colleges and Pat Webster, left, and Fred Waddle were named Most Athletic for the 1960 class. They look at the yearbook Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, telephone number 404-679-4501) with Anna Mary Hack Byrdwell, who organized the 1960 class reunion. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) to award the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The university is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Dr. Michael V. Carter smiles at some of the comments made reminiscing during the 1960s class Convention. convocation. (CU Photo by Bayarmagnai “Max” Nergui) In compliance with federal law, including provision of Title IX of the Members of the 1960 class, the first four-year class in the history of Campbellsville University, gathered Education Amendments of 1972 and for a reunion and graduation “ceremony” at Homecoming. From left are: Front row—Shelby Coyle Kiff, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Virginia Caldwell Clark, Wanda Lay Hahn, Pat Cave Webster, Anna Mary Byrdwell, Alta Carroll Lavigne, Act of 1973, Campbellsville University does not illegally discriminate on the Fred Waddle, Thomas Brodie Ambrose and Charles Burress. Second row—Shannon Clark (’02, MASS basis of color, national or ethnic origins, ’05), director of alumni relations; Herman Hardesty (’55), president of the CU Alumni Association; William age, disability or military service in its administration of education policies, Rowe, Lewis Haynes, Louis Burden, Charles Bright, Bill Chandler and Dr. Frank Cheatham (’65), vice programs, or activities; admissions president for academic affairs. Back row—Dr. Michael V. Carter, president; Loletta Capps Kidd, Richard policies; or employment. Pankey, Paul Smith, Barry Hahn, William T. Chandler, John Wesley Poteet, Ralph Romans and Benji Kelly Design & Production: FMB Advertising (’95, MBA ’05), vice president for development. (CU Photo by Bayarmagnai “Max” Nergui) www.campbellsville.edu 3 Campbellsville University named as top 25 institution in U.S.News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide and as ‘up-and-coming school’ By Joan C. McKinney, editor Campbellsville University has been The “up-and-coming” schools “but it is especially satisfying to see ranked as one of the best “Up- were ranked against other schools us ranked