The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University a Word from the President… November 2011
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VOL. 9, NO. 4 NOVEMBER 2011 The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University A Word from the President… November 2011 Dear Alumni and Friends: The fall 2011 semester has been a season of continuing progress at Campbellsville University as we work hard to provide quality Christian higher education for our students. Now in her 105th year, CU’s mission has never been more important as we daily go about the task of preparing Christian servant leaders and bringing Christ-centered education, in an atmosphere of excellence and diversity, to our students through innovation, improved facilities, and employment of dedicated faculty, staff, and coaches. This issue of the Campbellsvillian includes The President’s Report for fiscal year 2010-2011, which ended June 30, 2011. The report has Vision 2025 as the theme, and we have shown pictures Dr. Michael V. Carter and improvements that reflect our goals in Vision 2025. A few highlights from the fall semester merit mention here, and are discussed in more detail in the articles following this introductory letter. Total enrollment has reached more than 3,500 students—our 23rd consecutive semester of record enrollment. CU has moved from classification as a regional college to being a regional university—resulting in being ranked number 71 in the South among the best regional universities by U.S.News & World Report. This is seen as a confirmation of the move made by the Board of Trustees in 1996 when Campbellsville College became Campbellsville University. It is also part of our Vision 2025: Preparing Christian Servant Leaders blueprint for the future—to become a premier Christian university in America. CU has been named once again to America’s Best Christian Colleges, one of the nation’s military friendly schools by G.I. Jobs magazine, and as a Champion of Character institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. These external recognitions affirm the growing reputation and recognition that CU is receiving nationally. As I prepare this letter, several projects are on my mind—we must continue to have new and improved facilities in order to attract the students in a very competitive higher education arena. New facilities that are on our mind include: School of Business and Economics building, new wellness center, Alumni Park, additional Dr. Michael V. Carter pays for a T-shirt from Alena Maggard, president gymnasium space for new athletic teams and intramurals, of Kappa Delta Phi, at the School of Education booth. First Lady Debbie additional residential units for a growing student Carter is at left and Dr. Carolyn Garrison, professor of education, is at right. population, expanded regional center facilities (especially (CU Photo by Naranchuluu Amarsanaa) in Somerset in the near future), and ongoing upgrade of classrooms and current facilities. We are researching the development of new academic programs in allied health and other areas of study designed to meet the changing demands of the world. And student financial aid, via your support of the Scholarship Fund and endowed scholarships, is essential for a private university, such as CU, to remain competitive. We need your continued prayers and support as we move forward. Funds must be raised for all the above projects, programs, and scholarship assistance. Thank you for your faithful support and for remaining loyal to Campbellsville University. May God continue to bless Campbellsville University and guide us in all that we are doing in this place. Most cordially, Michael V. Carter, President 2 Fall 2011 CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITy’S Alumni Magazine The Campbellsvillian is published four times yearly by the Office Table of Contents of University Communications NOVEMBER 2011 for alumni and friends of Campbellsville University. From the President................................................................................ 2 Dr. Michael V. Carter U.S.News Ranks CU in New Category .............................................. 4 PRESIDENT CU is Military Friendly School ............................................................. 4 – EDITORIAL BOARD – CU Contributes $93 Million to Economy ............................................ 5 Joan C. McKinney EDITOR Chick-fil-A Express Comes to CU ....................................................... 5 NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR [email protected] Joe Milazzo Serves His Country ......................................................6-7 John E. Chowning U.S.Bancorp Donates to CU ................................................................ 7 VICE PRESIDENT FOR CHURCH AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS Costa Rica Trip Gives Social Workers Focus ................................... 8 [email protected] CU Regional Centers Get New Employees ....................................... 9 Benji Kelly VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT Renovations Come to Louisville .......................................................... 9 [email protected] Homecoming ‘Celebrates the Tiger’ ..................................................................................... Paula Smith 10-13 DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS [email protected] Henry and Sharon Lee are ‘Distinguished Alumni’ ....................... 12 Linda Waggener Leo and Laura Weddle Become ‘Honorary Alumni’ ...................... 13 MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR [email protected] Men’s Swimming Returning to CU ................................................... 14 Chris Megginson Casey Smith is New Swimming Coach .......................................... 14 SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR [email protected] President’s Report 2010-11 ...........................................................15-46 Christina Kern Big Maroon Club Auction Raises $18,000, Most Ever ................... 47 ASSISTANT EDITOR OFFICE ASSISTANT 2001 Football Alumni, Lady Tiger Soccer Return to CU ............................................................................. [email protected] 48 CU Remembers 9/11............................................................................ 48 Vol. 9 • No. 4 –– November 2011 –– Kevin Burkhead Honored for Service .............................................. 48 OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY Greg Vaughn Pavilion Named in His Honor .................................... 49 – COMMUNICATIONS – WLCU is Home of CU’s Sports .......................................................... 49 Campbellsville University Steve and Lisa Wright Give Back to Alma Mater .......................... 50 1 University Drive UPO 787 Tiger Tracks .....................................................................................51-57 Campbellsville, Ky. 42718-2190 Guess Who? ....................................................................................................................................................... Phone: 270-789-5214 53 Fax: 270-789-5095 Remember When? .............................................................................. 53 [email protected] Former Campbellsville University Trustees Die ............................. 55 or [email protected] Alumni Spotlight .................................................................................. 58 for information with pictures Scrapbook ............................................................................................ 59 Campbellsville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The university is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention. In compliance with federal law, On the Cover: including provision of Title IX of the Clockwise, Don Smith, left, plays Mr. Mushnik in “Little Shop of Horrors,” the Education Amendments of 1972 and Homecoming play, with Dakota Rogers as Seymour holding the plant gone awry, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Campbellsville University Audrey II. (CU Photo by Naranchuluu Amarsanaa); MaKayla Jessie and Clawz the does not illegally discriminate on the CU Tiger mascot wave at the crowd in the parade. (CU Photo by Joan McKinney); basis of color, national or ethnic origins, age, disability or military service in its Baptist Campus Ministry members hold up their sign from their parade float. administration of education policies, They later took the sign to the football game. From left are: Maribeth Milburn, programs, or activities; admissions policies; or employment. Chelsi Netherland and Natalie Buckley. (CU Photo by Natasha West) Design & Production: FMB Advertising www.campbellsville.edu 3 CU in new category in U.S.News & World Report rankings By Joan C. McKinney, editor Campbellsville University’s university & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” Universities, 263 are status and adherence to a new strategic issue. public, 350 private plan and Vision 2025 has helped move “We are in good company with this and 13 are for profit. The the university to a reclassification into a ranking,” Dr. Michael V. Carter, president Regional Universities are split into four new category of U.S.News & World Report said. “This is a very respectable ranking categories: South, North, Midwest and rankings. among strong schools that are much West. CU is in the South category. “Campbellsville University has larger than we are.” Campbellsville University was moved into a classification with a much Campbellsville University had pre- ranked ninth