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Fall 2012 Lee University TORCH Fall 2012 - Vol T RCH FALL 2012 Lee University TORCH Fall 2012 - Vol. 54, No. 3 Contents Torch magazine is the official publication OPENING THOUGHTS of Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee. It More Than Their Fair Share is intended to inform, educate, and give Read profiles of Lee employees who are doing more than just from Dr. Paul Conn insight to alumni, parents, and friends of the earning a paycheck. They are paying back Lee University.. university. It is published quarterly and mailed 4 By Cameron Fisher free to all alumni of the university. Other “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” subscriptions are available by calling the One Project Creates Another Many years ago, Lee designed an advertising campaign using In a series of summer renovation projects, several this familiar axiom: “the more things change, the more they stay the alumni office at 423-614-8316. departments and offices were shuffled and moved, same.” In each ad, we placed side-by-side a pair of photographs, 8 culminating with the razing of an iconic campus house. one showing a typical campus or student scene fifty or more years ago, the other showing the same today. Working for A ‘Great Place’ The point was that as dramatically different as Lee University T RCH The Chronicle of Higher Education names Lee University looks and feels on the surface from earlier generations, there still to the prestigious “Great Colleges to Work For” listing. is a striking consistency in the way we do everyday life. Although MAILING ADDRESS 10 our campus and demographics have changed, our goals and 1120 N. Ocoee St.,Cleveland, TN 37311 values have not. WEBSITE www.leeuniversity.edu Meet the New Faculty Change at Lee, in the last quarter century especially, has E-MAIL [email protected] Six teaching professionals joined the Lee University family been constant and at times almost breathtaking. Alumni coming PHONE 1-800-LEE-9930 or 423-614-8316 and were introduced to their faculty colleagues and Lee to campus frequently say they “don’t recognize the place,” and sometimes have to search for things that are familiar. Not 16 students in August. just the buildings and the geography have changed, but the PRESIDENT Paul Conn Headed to the NCAA enormous growth in its sheer size – more than quadrupling from EDITOR Cameron Fisher Lee has been officially accepted into the NCAA Division II. Learn 1,000 students to over 4,000 – has produced all manner of other SPORTS EDITOR George Starr changes as well. about the details and “where we go from here.” GRAPHIC DESIGNER Grant Fisher Each August during orientation, I stand on stage twice in a COPY EDITOR Nellie Keasling 18 single day and look out at a big crowd. On a Saturday morning I DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Mitzi Mew see the parents of the freshman class, and on Saturday night I see the new students themselves. It is always a wonderful reminder to me of both the change and the continuity in the life of Lee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Departments University. I love seeing those two crowds, and thinking about Brian Conn Cameron Fisher what they represent. Paul Conn Robert W. Fisher Clint Cooper Kendra Gray 8 Campus News One of the benefits of staying around a long time – this is Roy Exum George Starr 18 Sports my 27th year to welcome new students as their president – is that I see so many people sitting in the parents’ session whom I Who’s Where PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS 24 remember sitting out there as freshmen themselves. This year, Robert Briggs Cole Strong and Travels Torch there were dozens of them. I love seeing individuals whom I Jonathan Douglas Gary Walker knew as bright, eager Lee students come back as parents of that Cameron Fisher Michael Wesson next generation. I love it when Lee alums want their children to Allen Mincey Carrie Workman choose Lee for their own college experience. To me, that is the George Starr ultimate expression of confidence in us and what we are doing at Lee: that graduates from an earlier day want to commit their own Torch welcomes and encourages Letters to children to the Lee experience. the Editor, Who’s Where entries and other Obviously, a mom from the Class of 1990 wants her son inquiries for consideration of publication. to join the Class of 2016 both because Lee has changed and Submissions should be accompanied by the because it has stayed the same. The Lee of 1990 could not name, address, phone number, and e-mail have attracted her child, or served him well. But that parent is address of the sender. Contents of the Lee counting on the Lee of 2016 to teach the same values, to offer University Torch may not be reproduced or redistributed in any manner, either whole or the same opportunities to connect with God, to provide the same in part, without prior permission from Lee rich stew of friendships and experiences, to insist on the same University. Send comments and Who’s Where academic challenges, that she and her classmates found at Lee a updates to [email protected] or the generation earlier. address below. At Lee, we are obviously changing. But in the things that matter most, we are staying the same. Copyright 2012 * USPS# 016272 * Periodicals postage paid at Cleveland, Tenn. Postmaster: Please send address corrections to: Lee University Alumni Office, P.O. Box 3450, 1120 North Ocoee Street, @PaulConn Cleveland, TN 37320-3450. Use your Hear the latest by following Paul Conn on Twitter smartphone to ON THE COVER: Hundreds of Lee scan this QR code 1 Type twitter.com/paulconn into your internet browser employees share in the honor of Lee University being named one of the Great and connect to 2 Click Colleges to Work For. the Lee University home page. 3 Log in to your Twitter account, or sign up for a new account. Iron Man - Jon Vile is a “jack-of- all-trades” who spent countless hours Jon Vile working on special Maintenance and Projects Manager projects during the school year, breaks, and holiday peri- Jon came to Lee University after working 20 years at Olivet Nazarene University, IN-HOUSE ods while taking no so he understands the unique culture and demands of serving at a private, Christian time off for almost university. Jon is low-key, loyal, focused, and leads by example, bringing out the best two years. in the 11 specialty-trades team members and 25 student workers he supervises. Jon’s acumen in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC repairs, electrical, painting, and all aspects of construction and maintenance make him a “rare find.” SUCCESS Jon’s approach to tackling projects “in-house” in lieu of hiring contrac- tors has reaped tremendous benefits on the operating budget. In Jon’s two years at Lee, he has saved the university over $270,000. Examples of Jon’s Lee staffers demonstrate how their commitment “pays off.” approach of doing work in-house include renovation projects in the Aca- By Cameron Fisher demic Support Office in the Humanities Center, Accounting Services office, and a suite of offices in the Higginbotham Administration Building. Jon and his team also constructed bathrooms at Carroll Courts, installed flooring in s a nonprofit institution, Lee University is not out to make money, particularly through student tuition and fees. Walker Memorial, and worked on numerous smaller projects across campus. Fees are designed to keep the engine running in top shape—by hiring excellent faculty, providing relevant curric- A The vice president for Business and Finance, Chris Conine, says, “Jon’s ulum, and offering the best programs. Improvements and enhancements, such as new campus buildings, scholarships, and leadership has been excellent, and his drive, determination, and productivity are other amenities come from the generosity of donors. unparalleled. We have to remind him to take time off.” But saving money is always a good thing. In academic settings, it’s difficult to gauge the effectiveness of employees in monetary terms. Faculty members teach in the classroom. Administrators lead various sectors. Members of the support staff perform in their area of expertise. However, some exemplary Lee University staff members are realizing actual dollars being returned to the university based upon their level of commitment and expertise. Here is a cross-section of some of their stories: Sheila Lee Regenia Collier Assistant Bursar Director of Publications Sheila Lee was hired in October 2008 as Having Regenia Collier on staff has saved the university mul- Lee’s collections manager. In this role, Sheila tiplied thousands of dollars in outsourced graphic design fees. For Retail Giant - A Subway franchise in the Paul played an integral part in revamping and devel- over 20 years, she has honed her talent of graphic design to a Lee Conn Student Union is one of the retail branches Kelvin Tarukwasha oping the university’s current collections pro- University-specific craft, saving man hours and back-and-forth that Tarukwasha has managed to profitability. General Manager, Sodexo cedures. According to Chris Conine, “Without revisions because an off-site designer might not have captured There are few people who understand the “Lee culture” and who are her, the evolution of the collections process (and the Lee “spirit.” more purposefully engaged and intentional when it comes to delivering ex- many others) would be at a standstill. In this Through the years, Regenia has churned out literally hundreds ceptional customer service than the general manager of Sodexo Food Services, capacity, she proved to be compassionate, yet of projects, from business cards to the massive final report to the Kelvin Tarukwasha.
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