President’s September Academic Last Perspective Focus Agenda Glance Looking at trends: Student Life Center: Reflections on Baylor: Starbucks, anyone? Regents hear presentation The excitement mounts as Distinguished Professor Carl Jump-starts from the popular on student body quality, students, faculty and staff Vaught looks back at his first coffee will be available in the size, implications. 2 await the Sept. 26 opening.3 year at Baylor. 5 Speight12 Avenue parking facility. Vol. 9, No. 7 • SEPTEMBER 1999

With the completion of the Student Life Center, Baylor offers current and prospective students a top-notch recreation facility, a new hub of campus activity, coordinated health and wellness programs, and . . . fun!

By Vicki Marsh Kabat She scribbles down the Bringing these areas together this is so much more than a new im Scott has kept a thought so she can discuss it with under one roof reflects Baylor’s home. This is cutting-edge. We’re notepad at her bedside the construction engineers the comprehensive approach to holis- already getting calls from our since she became next day. tic mind/body wellness and peers across the nation about what K director of campus Scott isn’t the only one on lifestyle that has put it at the fore- a wonderful concept this is. recreation in November 1998, campus anticipating the Sept. 26 front of Big XII universities, said Actually, we are in the vanguard of seven months after groundbreak- opening of the Student Life Center. Rosemary Townsend, administra- the way things are going to go.” ing on Baylor’s multimillion- Staff members of the University’s tive director for Health Services. Townsend said there are four dollar Student Life Center. Health Services division, which “A new home has been a long- or five other major universities “It’s the little things,” Scott includes the Health Center, Health cherished dream for us,” said that are either duplicating Baylor’s said. “I’ll wake up in the middle Education and Wellness Programs Townsend, noting that the current approach or have made proposals of the night and think, ‘Oh no! We and the Counseling Center, also Health Center was built in 1963 to their boards to do so. need a foot-washing station out by are eagerly awaiting their move to and designed to accommodate a “Health care in general is

the sand volleyball pits!’” the new center. campus of 5,000 students. “But See “New Center” on page 3 President’s Perspective

Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Regents look at student body size, quality, net revenue Baylor University is the state’s oldest continu- t the July Regents retreat in Dallas, Dr. ally operating institution of higher learning Trends tell us that Baylor is and is the largest Baptist university in the Stan Madden, vice president for world. With almost 13,000 students and AUniversity relations, made a presentation in a slightly growing market, more than 600 full-time faculty, Baylor offers to the board on the relationships between student undergraduate, graduate and professional but it is an increasingly body size, student quality and net revenue. The degrees through the College of Arts and competitive market. Sciences, the Hankamer School of Business, presentation was in response to a desire by the the School of Education, the School of Regents to better understand the impact of these Music, the School of Nursing, the School of factors on the overall quality of Baylor. You may PresidentPresident Robert B. Sloan Jr. Engineering and Computer Science, the recall that last year several workshops were held on institution, we most frequently are compared to Robert B. Sloan Jr. School of Law, the Graduate School and George W. Truett Theological Seminary. campus for groups of Baylor faculty, staff and stu- public universities. Baylor is consistently ranked among the top dents to hear and discuss similar issues. college values in the country by such publi- Institutional trends increased from $16,530 to $21,426 during the cations as Fisk Guide to Colleges, Princeton Enrollment trends Institutional trends that Dr. Madden shared same period. In 1997, 52.4 percent of our students Review and Money magazine. Among the enrollment trends cited by Dr. with the Regents included: had loan debt upon graduation, compared with

Dr. Robert B. Sloan Jr. Madden in his report to the board were: • The number of prospective student 46.8 percent in 1994. President • Enrollment in private colleges has declined inquiries at Baylor has increased slightly, from • When private institutions were increasing from 50 percent of the college population in the 78,394 in 1995 to about 79,300 this year. tuition and fees at double-digit rates in the 1980s, Marilyn A. Crone 1960s to 14 percent in 1996. • Applications have increased from 7,293 in Baylor experienced modest increases. In the past Vice President for Human Resources • 60.9 percent of students travel less than 1995 to about 7,350 in 1999. three years, the University has increased tuition

Harold R. Cunningham 100 miles from home to attend college, and 90 • Acceptances have increased from 6,105 to and fees at an annual rate of about 6 percent, VIce President for Finance and percent travel less than 500 miles. 6,237 during the same period. while other private institutions have increased costs Administration • The fastest-growing populations of high • The largest increases have come in at about a 4 percent annual rate. school graduates are in California and Florida, deposits, from 2,836 to 3,360 during the past five Dr. Charles S. Madden states that are more than 500 miles from Baylor. years. Implications for future Vice President for University Relations • In the next 10 years, the number of high • The University’s discount rate — or the What are the implications of these institution- Dr. Steven G.W. Moore school graduates in Texas is expected to grow by percentage taken off of a student’s total cost after al trends? To compete in the future, Baylor likely Vice President for Student Life 10 percent (1 percent per year). More than 70 per- aid is applied — is 12.3 percent this year, up from will feel pressure to increase merit scholarships to cent of that growth will be among minority stu- 6.8 percent in 1995. As a comparison, the average maintain competitive parity and to raise tuition to Dr. Donald D. Schmeltekopf dents. discount rate for private colleges and universities maintain the quality of our educational programs. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs • Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska nationally is 30 percent. To move our average SAT score for entering and Mississippi will decline in high school gradu- • Baylor’s tuition revenue, net of institution- freshmen from 1170 to 1200 would require an Dr. Richard C. Scott ates during the next 10 years. al financial aid (scholarships funded from the additional annual investment of $1 million from Vice President for University The trends tell us that Baylor is in a slightly operating budget), has grown from $83.1 million our net tuition revenue for merit scholarships. Development growing market, but it is an increasingly competi- in 1995 to $109.7 million in 1998. About 44 percent of the 1999 freshman class is get-

______tive market. More than 70 percent of the students • The average four-year cost of attending ting at least a $1,250 per-year merit scholarship. who apply to Baylor also apply to Texas A&M Baylor has increased from $53,725 to $63,143 in The fact is, Baylor must increase significantly BaylorNews is published 10 times a year by and/or the University of Texas. If we lose a student, the last four years, and the average four-year stu- its endowment in order to avoid large tuition the Office of Public Relations. it is most likely due to cost. While we are a private dent loan debt (of those students with debt) has increases while continuing to increase student The submission of suggestions for sto- quality and fund our academic aspirations. ries is encouraged. The newsletter works two months in advance. Deadline is the Fortunately, Baylor currently enjoys a high “will- first of each month (i.e. Oct. 1 for the ingness to pay” among many of our students. In December issue). Comments or questions other words, we do not have to offer as much in should be directed to: the way of scholarships as other institutions to attract students. That may not always be the case. BaylorNews P.O. Box 97024 With the new facilities under construction or Waco, TX 76798-7024 on the drawing board, and with some strategic fac- (254) 710-1963 ulty additions, Baylor has some capacity for (254) 710-1490 (Fax) growth. Our present planning model anticipates [email protected] growth from 11,456 undergraduates in the fall of pr.baylor.edu 1999 to a peak of 12,010 undergraduates in the Larry D. Brumley fall of 2002. The numbers then would decline to a Associate Vice President stable 11,981 by 2004 and thereafter. for Communications Institutional objectives Brenda S. Tacker Director of Publications Growth accomplishes several institutional and University Editor objectives. It funds some initiatives among our academic programs and it accommodates demand Vicki Marsh Kabat from our constituencies. It also prevents “reverse Associate Director of Publications leverage” from those to whom we already had and Managing Editor committed four years of scholarship support. In Kate Langston addition, strategic growth offers us the opportunity Editor/Writer and Associate Editor to raise gradually our average SAT score, a trend that has been borne out during the past three Lori Scott Fogleman years. Director of Media Relations The Board of Regents has appointed an ad Writers hoc policy committee to take all of these trends Julie Carlson, Alan Hunt, LoAna Lopez and factors into consideration and recommend an enrollment policy to the full board. Regents are Art Director committed to upholding Baylor’s mission to pro- Eric Yarbrough Camp Covey vide an education to all deserving students, regard- Faculty and staff “camped” it up at a three-day seminar held Aug. 4-6 on Photographers concepts from The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Dr. Stephen less of ability to pay. The challenge will be to Chris Hansen and Clifford Cheney Covey. Developed by the Department of Organizational Development, Camp remain true to that mission while remaining com- Covey focuses on developing habits for personal effectiveness. To get par- petitive, both academically and financially. ticipants in the camping spirit, pup tents and lanterns were the order of the Baylor University is an equal day. Additional sessions are planned throughout the year, with the next one educational and employment Oct. 4-6. For more information or to register, call Shelby Peak in Organiza- tional Development at ext. 2699. opportunity institution. 2 BaylorNews New Center Will Help Promote Healthy Lifestyles continued from page 1 Opening Weekend Activities looking at prevention instead of only intervention, and you have to Saturday, Sept. 25 Why is Everyone So Excited? have the proper environment to do pre- 8:30 to 10 a.m., Reception for all donors vention,” Townsend said. “What better 10 a.m., Dedication Service followed by Open House until noon From the moment you walk through the glass doors time to do that with young people than Sunday, Sept. 26 into the Student Life Center and stare up, up, up the side when they’re in college?” 2 p.m., Ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening for Campus of the largest free-standing climbing rock in Texas, you Scott agrees that the new $18.8 begin to understand — this is no ordinary student life million, 158,000-square-foot building center. Let us walk you through it. will be state-of-the art. She visited 20 and quality academic programs. That’s Programming is another area university fitness centers across the what we’re all about.” where faculty and staff will benefit. First Floor: nation to garner ideas for Baylor’s Cassie Findley, director of health, edu- • The climbing rock — 52 feet tall facility. Faculty, staff benefits cation and wellness programs for the • Weight Training and Fitness Center, featuring Cybex “I wanted the newest, latest, Although this facility is for the stu- campus, is excited about the potential and HAMMERSTRENGTH equipment in circuit train- greatest for our students,” she said. dent population, Baylor’s faculty and the new facility provides. ing, free weights and a Cardio Theatre for cardiovas- staff also will benefit. Access — often a “Never have we been able to offer cular workouts (featuring seven television sets with SLC a priority problem at the current fitness facilities such a comprehensive approach to an individual channel selection capability) Providing the best for the Baylor in Marrs-McLean and Goebel — is individual’s health and well-being that • Seven racquetball and squash courts family is what the SLC is all about. Its expected to ease considerably. The SLC can impact the rest of their lives,” • Four full-size basketball courts with maple construction has been a priority for will be open 6 a.m. to midnight Monday Findley said. wood floors and double scoreboards for tourna- Baylor President Robert B. Sloan Jr., through Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight ment play almost from the day he took office. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to midnight Coordinated approach • Snack bar, student lounge area, games room “Just as we strive to prepare young Sunday. The current noon faculty/staff Prime examples of this coordinat- and e-mail kiosks people to have productive careers, so hour will be eliminated to encourage ed approach to preventive health care • A leisure swimming pool, with 3-lane lap also do we have an equal responsibility interaction among all populations on are the computer-assisted fitness testing swimming or water sports area, Jacuzzi, a current channel to foster within them the knowledge and lifestyle assess- (or “lazy river”), swirl pool, a 16-foot winding water slide and skills needed to withstand the ments. Software pro- and pool wheel-chair ramp for handicap accessibility stresses associated with our complex grams will identify • An outdoor deck with sunbathing area, two sand world,” Dr. Sloan said. “The Student lifestyle behaviors and volleyball courts, basketball court and patio Life Center will provide a place for all appraise health risks, students to come.” genetic links and cur- Second Floor: Dr. Steven Moore, Baylor’s vice rent habits. A fitness • Health Services, including Health Center, Counseling president for student life, said the SLC testing room will offer Center, Health, Education and Wellness Programs, and a will have a huge impact — both on baseline health testing, pharmacy current students and in recruiting including treadmill, • Racquetball and squash court viewing prospective students. body fat, blood pres- sure check, body mass Third Floor: Create a synergy index, grip strength, • A state-of-the-art aerobics room with mirrored “One of the exciting things about and more. The tests walls and wood flooring the Student Life Center,” Dr. Moore will help determine • A one-eighth mile indoor walking/jogging track and Jeff Walter, from left, Kevin Engelbrecht, Kim stretching area said, “is that it brings together all pro- Scott, Robert Graham and Van Smith Davis in each individual’s exer- grams and activities that contribute to front of the pool slide. cise prescription. These wellness and recreation on campus. It will be forwarded to Additionally: will be phenomenal to see the kind of campus. And, Kim Scott hopes adminis- Van Smith Davis, the center’s new coor- • Three meeting rooms, one wired for long-distance synergy that can be created from that.” trators will rethink their approach to dinator of fitness, who will develop a learning Dr. Moore said when he drives wellness. customized exercise program. • Elaborate audio system throughout the building with prospective students by the SLC, their “I hope our University will place so In addition to Davis, who also is a control panels for specific areas jaws drop. “It is unbelievable the kind much importance and emphasis on massage therapist, Scott’s staff for the • A laundry and equipment storage area of impression it makes on them. It holistic wellness of its students, faculty SLC includes Kevin Engelbrecht, coordi- • Administrative offices sends the signal that Baylor is commit- and staff that we do what the business nator of intramurals; Robert Graham, • Handicap accessibility throughout ted to a well-rounded education.” world has been doing for 10 years — coordinator of the University’s 18 sports The philosophy behind the SLC allow flexible scheduling so employees clubs; and Jeff Walter, coordinator of F&S Partners, architect; complements the University’s mission can come at off-peak times,” she said. facilities and maintenance. Scott also Waco Construction Inc., contractor of developing mind, body and spirit. Designated faculty/staff parking will have 13 graduate students and 120 “The most wonderful thing about will be available close to the front of the to 150 work-study students. Baylor is that it is a total environ- building, located at Speight Avenue and world, and students can supplement “It’s the fun part that an 18-year- ment,” Townsend said. “We (Health South Third Street. Half- and full-size Health Services research. old wants to see when they come on Services) are very much a part of that lockers, to accommodate a business suit Health Services will be located on “There will be multiple opportu- campus,” Scott said. “‘Where am I holistic environment. It is that great or dress, will be available for a nominal the second floor. Dr. Mark Schwartze, nities for that room to be used in a going to play?’ That’s what they want trinity of spirituality, holistic lifestyle rental fee. director of medical services for the number of settings that are appropriate to know. It’s a social as well as a physi- “There are no fees University, looks forward to occupying for the building,” Townsend said. cal thing.” for anything except this modern facility. The Health Services staff includes Dr. Moore in Student Life agrees: locker rental,” Scott “It will allow us to have a facility five doctors, headed by Dr. Schwartze; “This will provide a kind of crossroads said. “I’m promoting in which we can become an accredited 13 nurses; two pharmacists; Dr. Glenn for campus, a gathering place to pro- family time. I want you college health center. That’s one of our Pack, director of Counseling Services, mote interactions for all members of spending time with top priorities in the next few years,” he three clinical psychologists and one the Baylor community — faculty, staff your wife or husband.” said. part-time psychiatrist; plus administra- and students.” Children over age 16 In the near future, Townsend said tive support personnel. As for Kim Scott, she eagerly antic- will be issued a lami- Health Services also hopes to offer sub- “I think this building will send ipates opening day for another reason. nated ID card; children specialty clinics on sports medicine, the message loud and clear that the “I cannot wait for the students to under 16 must be allergies, dermatology and women’s University is committed to mind, body walk in here, to see the quality of facili- accompanied by an health — all topics students have and spirit,” Findley said. “I can’t wait ty that we have for them, and to know adult. Younger children requested in past surveys. for the day we can walk through the that this commitment made by the will be welcome on des- On the third floor, a meeting room door of the new building and start administration, the alumni and the ignated Family Days at features the latest distance-learning changing lives.” donors is a commitment to a lifestyle of the center, scheduled equipment. Through long-distance For prospective students, the cen- health,” she said. Dr. Glenn Pack, from left, Rosemary between academic conferencing, Townsend’s staff can ter’s allure can probably be summed Townsend and Cassie Findley prepare for semesters, Scott said. communicate with peers around the up in one word: fun. their move to second floor of the SLC. September 1999 3 Regents look to coming year at summer retreat Desmond Tutu to Speak at Forum At their annual summer retreat July 15- 17 in Dallas, Baylor Regents set board and Nobel Prize winner brings message of peace to campus Oct. 13 in Waco Hall committee goals for the coming year, par- onsidered South Africa’s voice of conscience where he met spiritual and political life, voicing the ideals and ticipated in spiritual formation and board- during its long struggle against apartheid, and married aspirations of millions of South African Christians manship seminars and heard presentations CArchbishop Desmond Tutu will bring his his wife, Leah. and fulfilling the social responsibility of the church. on financial and enrollment issues. Nobel Prize-winning message of justice and peace In 1958, Tutu’s leadership helped establish the council as an Board members spent several hours in to Baylor University and the Central Texas commu- Tutu entered effective mechanism providing assistance to the vic- nity during the President’s Forum at 8 p.m. Oct. 13 the ministry in tims of apartheid and placed the archbishop in the meetings outlining goals and objectives for in Waco Hall. the Church of midst of the growing controversy as he spoke the various committees, including academ- “Desmond Tutu has brought faith to bear on the Province of against the system’s injustice. ic affairs, development, finance, audit, the world political stage and is respected for his Southern Africa compensation, facilities and technology, desire to bring the good news of the gospel into the and became an Nobel prize University relations, student life and the reality of the human experience,” said Dr. Steven Archbishop ordinand at St. In 1984, Tutu received the Nobel Peace Prize Desmond Tutu committee on Regents. Moore, vice president for student life and co-chair of Peter’s for his contribution to the cause of racial justice in the forum planning committee. “As he has contin- Theological South Africa. He spent the next five years working to Dr. Stan Madden, vice president for ued to do in his career, the archbishop has encour- College, Rosettenville. After he was ordained to the bridge the chasm between black and white University relations, led a presentation on aged churches to wrestle, even if they don’t neces- priesthood in 1961, he went to London for addi- Anglicans in South Africa as Bishop of the size of Baylor’s enrollment and its sarily agree, with the difficult issues of this age.” tional theological study and returned to South Johannesburg and later as Archbishop of Cape impact on budgets, tuition, facilities, Africa with bachelor of divinity and master of theol- Town. scholarships and student quality. Baylor schedule ogy degrees in 1967. He became chaplain at the In December 1995, South African President The board also unanimously adopted a While at Baylor, the archbishop will meet with University of Fort Hare and in 1970 moved to the Nelson Mandela appointed Tutu head of the Truth student leaders during an early evening reception University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, and Reconciliation Commission. He retired from resolution of support for President and and will be the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by where he held the post of lecturer in the office as Archbishop of Cape Town in June 1996 and Mrs. Robert B. Sloan Jr. as Dr. Sloan begins Baylor President and Mrs. Robert B. Sloan Jr. Tutu Department of Theology. In 1972, Tutu returned to was named Archbishop Emeritus in July 1996. The his fifth year as president of the University. also will answer audience questions after his Waco England to serve as associate director of the author of four collections of sermons and addresses, The next meeting of the Board of Hall presentation. Ticket prices will be determined Theological Education Fund of the World Council Tutu is now working on two books, one chronicling Regents will be Sept. 16-17. — BN in early September. of Churches, based in Kent. the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Desmond Tutu was born in 1931 in Klerksdorp, In 1975, he was appointed Dean of St. Mary’s Commission and the other on transfiguration. Transvaal. His earliest aspirations were to follow the Cathedral in Johannesburg. The next year, he was Currently, Tutu is Chancellor of the University career path of his father and become a school- elected Bishop of Lesotho but left the diocese to take of the Western Cape. He resides in Atlanta, Ga., teacher. After earning his teaching diploma and a up the post of General Secretary of the South where he is the Robert W. Woodruff Visiting bachelor of arts degree from the University of South African Council of Churches (SACC), a position he Professor at Emory University. — Lori Scott Africa, Tutu spent the next four years teaching at held from 1978 to 1985. Fogleman both his alma mater, Johannes-burg Bantu High A subsidiary of the World Council of Churches, School, and Munsieville High School in Krugersorp, SACC became a vital institution in South African “Clouded Crystal Ball” Sports Writer Receives Honors Campbell garners award; center to bear his name n the early 1960s, Baylor athletic officials threat- ened to banish Waco News-Tribune and Times- IHerald sports editor Dave Campbell from cam- pus athletic premises for writing unflattering com- mentary about its football program. Campbell never imagined that more than 30 years later he would receive the Baylor Communications Award — or that the Floyd Casey Stadium press area would be named in his honor. Campbell received the award, which recog- nizes individuals who have distinguished them- Reba Campbell, from left, Audre Rapoport, Bernard Rapoport, Dave Campbell selves in the communications field and in their and Tom Stanton celebrate the naming of the Dave Campbell Media Center. communities, at the annual President’s Media Luncheon Aug. 25. Earlier in the summer, native who graduated cum laude from Baylor in Foundation’s Insider. He also is featured on a Director of Athletics Tom Stanton announced the 1950. He began his journalism career in 1942 at Texas State Radio Network weekly show during new press area would be named the Dave age 17 as a copy boy for the Waco paper, but he football season. Campbell Media Center, thanks to the generous soon was drafted for service in World War II. After Campbell is a member of the Texas High contributions of Campbell’s lifelong friends, serving with the 14th Armored Division in France School Football Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Bernard and Audre Rapoport, the media and other and Germany, for which he was awarded the Hall of Fame. He is past-president of the Football friends. Bronze Star, he returned to the News-Tribune and Writers Association of America and serves as one of Times-Herald in 1946, working on the news and five sectional representatives on the Heisman A life of Baylor sports sports desks. He was named sports editor in 1953, Trophy Committee. He is a recipient of the Austin “I am very flattered that Baylor has honored filling the shoes of another great Texas sports Headliners Wilbur Evans Award, the Houston me in two such wonderful ways,” said Campbell, writer — Jinx Tucker. Touchdown Club Touchdowner Award and the who now serves as editor-in-chief of Baylor Bear Football Writers Association of America McCrane Insider, a publication of the Bear Foundation. “I Texas Football magazine Award for lifetime achievement. He was named a vividly remember seeing my first Baylor football In 1960, he founded Texas Football maga- Baylor Distinguished Alumnus in 1992. game in 1937, when I was an usher with my Boy zine — often referred to as the bible of Texas high Campbell and his wife of almost 50 years, Scout troop, and covering my first Baylor game as school and college football — and after 40 years, Reba, also a Baylor alumna, have two daughters, sports editor in 1954. My life has almost been remains its editor-in-chief. Campbell retired from Becky Roche of Austin and BaylorNews staff writer inseparable from Baylor sports.” the Tribune-Herald in 1993, but he didn’t leave Julie Carlson of Waco, and two grandsons, Campbell, who earned a national reputation sports writing or Baylor. He jumped into a new Campbell and Jackson Roche of Austin. — Julie for impartial, accurate writing, is a Waco-area venture that year as editor-in-chief of the Bear Carlson 4 BaylorNews Seeking a Home Where Question of God and Soul Can Emerge In returning to Baylor some 40 years after graduating, professor travels path that leads from faith to understanding able?” echoed in the room inside and had a pleasant conversation, Baylor community intend to do about matters of fundamental significance and down the hallway, permitting me to make access to the the problem of God and the soul? and about which we ought to engage in spilling onto the campus Baylor community without having to Whatever the answer, at least this much disciplined reflection. and down the years that worry about the blazing heat outside. seems clear: Most of us would rather die Consider now the abrupt pro- led me first to Yale and Toward the end of our conversation, than sacrifice the freedom necessary for nouncement from Hightower, one of then to 31 years in the Don Schmeltekopf [provost and vice pres- responsible inquiry, and many of us William Faulkner’s most interesting philosophy department at ident for academic affairs] walked over to could not look ourselves in the face if characters, and a defrocked minister Penn State. In coming the table and said that it looked as if I the Baptist tradition from which we who speaks only after he finally has back to Baylor, I heard had found a place to be on campus. Yet come were ever repudiated. After only understood his spiritual predicament: those questions again; and when I stood up to shake his hand, I sud- one year in the second installment of What is “destroying the Church is not as time was suddenly denly became aware of the disparity my life at Baylor, it seems to me that the outward groping of those within it transformed into space, I between his clothes and mine. He was Baylor’s overriding spiritual problem is nor the inward groping of those without, found that I had come dressed in a beautiful shirt and in how to bind these two commitments back home. trousers appropriate to the provost of a together. Or is it home? Baylor major university. By contrast, I was If this ever occurs, it will and the community of dressed in faded blue bermuda shorts in not be done propositional- Where does which it is a part have not the central gathering place where Baylor ly, but only existentially. yet become my home faculty, staff and administrators meet. My In a context like Baylor stand with because too many years wife told this story to a professor from ours, asking people have intervened between another department at the President’s what they believe respect to eternity, By Dr. Carl G. Vaught my first and second stays here. My mar- reception last September, and he replied, about specific the- Distinguished Professor riage occurred elsewhere, our children “Tell him that at Baylor big boys wear ological doctrines and what does the Baylor were born elsewhere, our family grew long pants!” is much less help- community intend to do y philosophical reflections and developed elsewhere and our lives As the years pass, I will no doubt ful than asking always emerge from the came to focus on problems and ideals learn this. I trust that my memories of one another about about the problem of Mintersection of time, space that had their origins and their rele- what I will always regard as a golden era the deepest com- and eternity. This means they focus on vance elsewhere. What is this strange at Baylor will be counterbalanced by mitments of our God and the soul? pivotal stages of human development, land to which my wife and I have come, vivid intellectual, spiritual and interper- hearts. We need to the community in which these stages and is it possible that it will ever feel like sonal experiences in the present, and by reach the place at Baylor unfold and the eternal axis of experience home? hopes for the future that not only will where our minds, our wills Dr. Carl G. Vaught where the ultimate issues of life are to be sustain my own life, but the life of the and our emotions converge on encountered. Augustine’s Confessions is Unpacking boxes Baylor community. Yet, suppose it were matters of ultimate significance, and a model for this approach to philosophy, In early August last summer, I possible for time and space to converge where we measure our progress by the but the professionals who control it and where the story of his life, the communi- stood in my office stretching toward the in such a way that the past, the present extent to which we are moving along who have removed the bells from its ties in which he develops and his strug- ceiling to put the contents of 34 boxes of and the future could become a matrix in the pathway that leads from faith to steeples.” gles with the problem of God and the books and papers on the shelves. A little which to build a human habitation. The understanding. My prayer, both for myself and for soul are held together in a larger unity. before noon, Scott Moore [assistant pro- question would still arise, “What does the the Baylor community, is this: “O Lord, When I was asked to write these fessor of philosophy] knocked on the whole thing mean?” Quest for wholeness keep us from becoming professionals reflections about my first year of teach- door and asked if I would join him and When we pursue it to the limit, this Formulated in somewhat different who try to control your work in the ing at Baylor, I thought the task would several other colleagues for lunch at the question takes us beyond space and time terms, what members of intellectual world; and help us to pick one another not be difficult. I soon discovered, how- Harrington House. We walked across the to eternity and leads us to the place communities need most is to participate up when we stumble along the pathway ever, it was hard to be perceptive enough campus together; and before we got where the question of God and the soul in a quest for wholeness in which the that will finally lead us home.” and honest enough to say anything of there, I could feel the sweat rolling down can emerge. Where does Baylor stand temporal, the spatial and the eternal value, not only to others, but also to my legs into both shoes. We found relief with respect to eternity, and what does the dimensions of our lives intersect on myself. Eventually, I decided to begin with the theoretical framework in which my thinking develops, hoping that what works philosophically also will be signif- icant existentially. Summer Academic Summit Looks at Technology Coming home Faculty/staff urged to make educational experience of student primary consideration In thinking about my first year of teaching at Baylor, the first thing that ore than 100 Baylor faculty “The center of emphasis should always be on help Baylor fulfill its mission? comes to mind is that I have been here and staff members discussed • Institutional Support: To what before. Forty-two years ago, I came to Mone of the most critical the student...to intensify person-to-person extent and in what forms should Baylor Waco as a Baylor freshman, not seeking trends affecting teaching and learning provide support for the use of technolo- to have my religious faith deepened, or at universities during the 1999 support and encouragement.” gy? and my Baptist heritage confirmed, but long- Academic Summit June 21-22 at White Dr. David G. Brown • External Environment: What ing for the kind of intellectual liberation Bluff Conference Center in Whitney. are the basic technological expectations that is often so appealing to a late ado- “Trends and Challenges in Higher of social and corporate entities? lescent. By the end of my second year, I Education: Teaching, Learning and At the summit meeting, Dr. Brown learning styles,” he said. Several recommendations came had found what I was seeking with Technology” was the theme of this presented the model of integrating Baylor faculty and staff were given out of the discussions and will be stud- friends like Robert Baird, Joe Cheavens year’s meeting, the third academic teaching, learning and information the opportunity to respond to the pre- ied as part of the ongoing review of this and David Solomon and with teachers summit coordinated by Dr. Donald D. technology implemented at Wake Forest. sentation in a number of breakout ses- issue. like Robert Reid, Ralph Lynn, Bob Schmeltekopf, provost and vice presi- He encouraged Baylor faculty and staff, sions led by participants. Session topics "The Academic Summit on Packard and Haywood Shuford. I have dent for academic affairs. however, to first decide “what experi- included: Teaching, Learning, and Technology never encountered greater intellectual The featured speaker was Dr. David ences do you wish students to have” • Students: What should students was a tremendous success primarily passion or scholarly competence than I G. Brown, vice president and dean of before adding technology for technolo- know and be able to do upon gradua- because we never lost sight of the fact found at Baylor 40 years ago. the International Center for Computer gy’s sake. tion, and how can technology improve that the proper use of technology at Enhanced Learning at Wake Forest “The center of emphasis should these areas? Baylor means embedding it in the Memories made University in Winston-Salem, N.C. The always be on the student with the objec- • Faculty: How do we encourage teaching-learning process,” Dr. This is the material from which author of Always in Touch: A Practical tive being to intensify person-to-person faculty to embrace technology, where Schmeltekopf said. memories are made; and as I stood last Guide to Ubiquitous Computing, Dr. support and encouragement,” Dr. Brown appropriate? “The recommendations the fall in the classroom in Tidwell where I Brown was provost when Wake Forest said. On the academic side, “We also • Pedagogy: How can technology Summit produced will help us think had taken my first course in philosophy began providing laptop computers to its should expect differences in computer enhance teaching and learning? about new and fresh ways to integrate so many years ago, those memories undergraduates, faculty and staff in and technology use by individuals and • Distance/Distributive the use of technology in and outside flooded over me. “What do you mean?” 1996 as part of the university’s compre- disciplines, taking into consideration Education: To what extent and in the classroom,” he said.— Lori Scott “How do you know?” and “Is it verifi- hensive technology initiative. faculty teaching styles and students’ what ways should distance education Fogleman September 1999 5 Cherry Awards Banquet to be held Sept. 27 Ready on the Pat Neff Set! Roll Cameras! Baylor will honor Rice University history Campus “goes Hollywood” for filming of scenes in the movie “Where the Heart Is” professor John B. Boles, the recipient of touch of Hollywood came said. “We wanted to put our best foot the 1999-2000 Robert Foster Cherry Chair to Baylor Aug. 16 — trans- forward. The person who was in charge for Distinguished Teaching, at the ninth A forming the University’s of extras said this was the best group annual Robert Foster Cherry Awards normally tranquil campus into a they had ever had.” Parrish was assisted Banquet at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Barfield temporary film set with its customary by her sister, Barby Williams, wife of Drawing Room. Tickets are $15. hustle, bustle and glamorous atmos- Baylor graduate and adjunct law profes- During the banquet, President Robert B. phere. sor Dale Williams. Shooting for the Fox film Where Baylor student Bryan Helton, who Sloan Jr. will present a medallion to Dr. the Heart Is took place in the Jones also assisted Parrish, said the film pro- Boles, who is The William Pettus Hobby Research Hall at Armstrong ducers “completely fell in love” with the Professor of History at Rice. Dr. Boles also Browning Library, in Burleson Baylor campus. will receive an award of $100,000 and will Quadrangle and on Founders Mall in Those selected as extras for the present a series of lectures the week of front of Pat Neff Hall. The film is campus scenes included John Boyd, Sept. 27. He will return to teach in resi- based on Billie Letts’ best-selling director of career services, playing the debut novel of the same name, which role of a faculty member. Boyd’s twin dence at Baylor during the spring semester. has been described as a “must read” daughters and Baylor sophomores, Erin A Rice alumnus, Dr. Boles earned his by reviewers and earned a spot on and Allison, also were cast. Boyd said he doctorate from the University of Virginia. Oprah Winfrey’s Book Club list. and his daughters came away “exhaust- A renowned expert on U.S. Southern his- The film, due for release next ed, but intrigued” at the end of the day’s tory, especially as it relates to antebellum year, is directed by Matt Williams, filming. TheThe “Heart”“Heart” filmfilm crewcrew preparesprepares forfor aa shotshot outsideoutside PatPat Neff.Neff. social, cultural, religious, women’s and who has helped create or produce a “I was extremely impressed with the number of hit television shows, professionalism of the crew and the way black history, he is the author of The Great including “Home Improvement.” Although most of the production is being they were able to conduct business without missing Revival, 1787-1805: The Origins of the filmed in Austin, Baylor was selected for the cam- a beat,” he said. “It was just marvelous to behold. Southern Evangelical Mind; Black Star appearance pus scenes because of its Ivy League look. In the The director (Matt Williams) was superb. He made Southerners, 1619-1869; and The South The highlight of the day’s shooting for most film, Baylor’s campus will stand in for Bowdoin the comment to me that he was so impressed with Through Time: A History of an American onlookers — and Star Wars fans in particular — College in Maine. Baylor, its facilities and grounds.” Region. He also serves as managing editor was the appearance of Natalie Portman, who por- Baylor graduate Nancy Parrish, a local pro- trayed Queen Amidala and Padme Naberrie in ducer, writer and director, was in charge of the Bracing for part of the Journal of Southern History. Episode I: The Phantom Menace. For Where the casting call for extras for the campus segment. Also selected as an extra was Jonathan For more information about the ban- Heart Is, Portman adopts a more down-to-earth About 90 people were selected, 75 percent of whom Reynolds, Baylor freshman and grandson of Baylor quet, contact the Robert Foster Cherry role as Novalee Nation, a 17-year-old pregnant and were Baylor students, faculty and staff, she said. Chancellor and Mrs. Herbert Reynolds. Jonathan Awards office at ext. 2923. — BN abandoned girl who hides out in a Wal-Mart store Approximately 10 extras were cast as faculty mem- wore a pair of suspenders he borrowed for the in a small Oklahoma town. Residents of the town bers and 80 as students. occasion from his grandfather. befriend her, helping her create a new family. Two- “I was quite amused when he called, asking if time Academy Award winner Sally Field also stars Extra good I had any suspenders or braces,” Dr. Reynolds said. in the film but did not participate in the Baylor “With the Baylor folk, I knew we would have — Alan Hunt Continuing Education filming. a group that was interested in the process,” Parrish needs spring teachers The Division of Continuing Education is looking for faculty members to teach Institute Sponsors Boston Seminar four- to six-week courses during spring 2000. Courses are offered in liberal arts, Universities to explore approaches to Christian higher education Sept. 3 fine arts, special interest, computers, and any of the Baylor family will travel to ty survey on faith and learning that was adminis- physical fitness and recreation. Call Vicky Boston on Labor Day weekend to watch tered at Boston College, the University of Notre Kendig at ext. 3550 by Oct. 15 to pro- Mthe Bears football team in its season Dame and Baylor. Providing Boston College’s Click On pose a course. — BN opener against Boston College. Not everyone will response to the topic will be Dr. Patrick Byrne, pro- be talking football, though. fessor of philosophy and associate director of the A group of about 14 Baylor administrators Jesuit Institute. Following an informal discussion Baylor and faculty will meet with their counterparts at the between the presenters, the seminar will conclude historic Jesuit college to discuss their respective at 4 p.m. Breaking universities’ approaches to Christian higher educa- “A conference like this gives each university tion during the seminar “Does/Ought Religion an opportunity to see what it can learn from the News Make a Difference: A Pre-Game Conversation other and provides an opportunity to explore possi- Between Baylor University and Boston College.” bilities for collaboration and to learn from one The Office of Public Relations “While on Sept. 4, Boston College and Baylor another’s successes and mistakes,” Dr. Beaty said. provides three ways to keep will be foes in a football game, on Sept. 3, we will abreast of breaking news of interest be allies addressing a common concern: Does and Baptist Heritage Tour to the Baylor community: should one’s religious tradition make a difference In addition to the seminar, the Institute for • Baylor NewsFlash posts cur- in the practices that constitute a college or univer- Faith and Learning and the Baylor Alumni rent stories via e-mail service to all sity education?” said Dr. Michael Beaty, director of Association are sponsoring a Baptist Heritage Tour the Institute for Faith and Learning and organizer on Sept. 5. Participants will leave at 8:30 a.m. for faculty and staff. of the seminar. Providence, R.I., to attend services at the oldest • The office also maintains a Baptist Church in America and then tour the website with recent Baylor Baptist traditions church. The group also will visit Brown University, University news that you may access Dr. Beaty will discuss the evolution of Baylor’s the oldest university with a Baptist heritage in at http://pr.baylor.edu. approach to faith and learning at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 3 North America, and tour Roger Williams National • Baylor eNews provides brief to begin the seminar. Following Dr. Beaty, Dr. Memorial Park. The day will close with a visit to Donald Schmeltekopf, provost and vice president “The Breakers,” a famous mansion in Newport, summaries of stories that have been for academic affairs, will explain how Baylor R.I., and dinner overlooking the Narragansett Bay. on the public relations website dur- incorporates its Baptist traditions into its current “This tour offers an opportunity to become ing the past week and is a free ser- operations and future goals. better acquainted with Baptist origins in New vice that may be subscribed to at To transition from Baptist to Catholic higher England and in higher education,” Dr. Beaty said. http://pr.baylor.edu/lists.html education, Dr. Beaty and Dr. Larry Lyon, dean of — Julie Carlson the graduate school, will present results of a facul- 6 BaylorNews Inside Baylor Sports Debuts in September New show moves away from traditional coaches’ shows aylor sports fans will and New Mexico), and get the “inside” sto- will run regularly on the Bries and more on College Channel (Channel their favorite teams and 18) on Waco Cablevision. players in a new Baylor Inside Baylor Sports also athletics television show will be available 24 hours set to debut in September a day on on KCEN-TV Channel 6, www.broadcast.com. Fox SportsNet Southwest, “People outside of Judge William Logue administers the oath of office to Dr. Ben Dickerson. the College Channel Central Texas are starving (Cable Channel 18) and for information about on the World Wide Web. Baylor, and we’ve talked Inside Baylor Sports, about this concept for a Dickerson Named to State Board a half-hour program produced by Big Bear long time,” Morris said. “It’s a good way to pro- r. Ben E. Dickerson, professor of sociology Gerontological Studies has expanded into the cen- Productions, a division of Central Texas public mote Baylor athletics and the University to a wider and gerontology and director of Baylor terpiece of Baylor’s response to individual, societal television station KCTF, will be more fast-paced audience.” DUniversity’s Institute of Gerontological and global aging, preparing gerontology profes- and diverse than traditional coaches’ shows that Studies, has been appointed by Texas Gov. George sionals to help individuals realize and maximize focused on a specific sport and were taped in a stu- Nine-month schedule W. Bush to a six-year term on the Texas Board on their full potential in the second 50 years of life. dio setting. Kuehl said Inside Baylor Sports will strive for Aging. The board administers the Older Americans The institute is involved actively in local, state, “This new kind of format will allow us to variety and diversity in each of its weekly episodes Act, which provides funds for senior centers, Meals regional and national government agencies and showcase more sports, including those that haven’t from September through May. on Wheels and other programs benefiting senior also participates in the White House and Texas received much coverage in the past,” said Kliff “We’ve met with all the coaches and they are citizens. Conferences on Aging. Kuehl, KCTF general manager and the show’s co- very supportive and have allowed us to be a little “I’m extremely pleased about the opportunity “Baylor has put almost a quarter century of executive producer with Dr. Darryl Lehnus, associ- more ‘inside’ because we are part of the University. to serve older Texans,” said Dr. Dickerson, whose commitment into the study of aging and the ate athletic director for sales and marketing. There’s a greater trust level because of that,” he oath of office was administered by former district search for new knowledge to ensure people’s inde- said. judge Bill Logue Aug. 5 at Baylor. “The aging pop- pendence, dignity and involvement in their com- Behind the scenes Inside Baylor Sports also represents another ulation in Texas will increase 127 percent in the munity and faith,” Dr. Dickerson said. “We put a Much of Inside Baylor Sports will be filmed step in the reciprocal relationship between Baylor next two decades, exceeding what the rest of the strong emphasis on productive aging — people on location, giving Baylor alumni and supporters and KCTF, which officially formed an alliance in U.S. will experience, so we have significant chal- live for a purpose, and we need to facilitate their a behind-the-scenes look at events on campus. January. lenges before us,” Dr. Dickerson said. ability to achieve that purpose for as long as they Also featured will be game highlights and more “We’ve benefited by being able to purchase Created in 1978, Baylor’s Institute of live.” — Lori Scott Fogleman personal stories about players and coaches, an new equipment and hire more personnel to help “added value” that Kuehl said no previous show with the show and with the many community pro- has been able to provide. jects that KCTF is involved in,” Kuehl said. “And “We can show more of the campus and we’re able to return the favor to help the University things like the coaches’ and players’ outreach into reach its goals by adding more opportunities for “Authors, Artists at Work” the community,” he said. “We’ll even be able to do students,” a fact not lost on Dr. Michael Korpi, some non-athlete features, like a story on Baylor’s communication studies professor and director of championship debate team.” the telecommunication division. Features Faculty/Staff Talents Inside Baylor Sports will be hosted by John “The most important thing for our students is Morris, director of broadcasting for Baylor athlet- that this program is being produced right in their Nearly 40 to display creative works in Oct. 4-Nov. 15 exhibit ics, and Lori Scott Fogleman, Baylor’s director of building, in the same studio where they do their media relations. It will air Sundays at 10:30 p.m. projects, under a weekly deadline,” Dr. Korpi said. tudents, faculty and staff will have the “Whether you are faculty or staff, we are all on KCEN-TV Channel 6, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. “It’s real production happening right where the opportunity to admire the creative works part of the same on Fox SportsNet Southwest, which covers a five- students are, and that’s superb for our telecommu- Sof their professors and colleagues at the enterprise. This fourth annual “Baylor Authors and Artists at exhibit celebrates state area (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana nication program.” — BN Work” exhibit Oct. 4-Nov. 15 in the foyer of that we are a com- Moody Memorial Library. munity of learn- The exhibit, sponsored by Baylor libraries, ing.” features approximately 40 faculty and staff A reception who have written, edited or compiled books honoring the Library Celebrates Benefactors’ Day from October 1998 through September 1999 featured authors enefactors’ Day — an event honoring those said Dr. Mairi Rennie, library director. and music and fine arts faculty who have pub- and artists and Bwho support Armstrong Browning Library and The first phase of the database project is lished, commercially recorded or exhibited Baylor’s new its activities — will be held in the library’s expected to be completed by the year 2001, which works in the same period. This is the first year faculty mem- McLean Foyer of Meditation at 7 p.m. Sept. 12, also will mark the 50th anniversary of Armstrong that staff members bers will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. which also is the 153rd wedding anniversary of Browning Library. will be featured in Oct. 7 in the Moody Memorial Library foyer. Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The Benefactors’ Day program, which is open the exhibit. Ruthann McTyre, assistant professor and Honored during the pro- to the public, will include a dra- “It is excit- music and fine arts librarian, is chair of the gram will be Dr. and Mrs. Howard matic presentation by artist and ing to me that reception committee, which includes Moody Dudgeon Jr. of Waco, who have scholar Barbara Neri recreating the we are includ- Library staff members Stephanie Cavanaugh, donated $500,000 to help estab- persona of Elizabeth Barrett ing staff this Mary Goolsby, Nancy Pederson and Sha lish the library’s fully annotated Browning. She will be wearing year Towers. Baylor Browning Research carefully researched reproductions because it The books, music and artworks, along Database on the Internet. of the garments worn by Browning opens up with photographs of authors and artists and With an estimated 70,000 when she and her son, Penn, were the idea personal comments on their work, will be dis- entries integrated by a specially photographed in Rome in 1860. that this exhibit played during Moody Library’s regular hours. designed software system, it will Neri, who was an Armstrong is for the whole Baylor com- For more information, call Rodgers at ext. enable scholars worldwide to Browning Library Fellow in 1997, munity,” said David R. Rodgers, chair of the 6683 or Pederson, special projects assistant, at study the works and lives of the has been researching the life and exhibit, serials librarian and instructor. ext. 6675.— Kate Langston Brownings and their circle of work of Elizabeth Barrett Browning associates. “Browning studies for a number of years. — Alan From last year’s exhibit are books by Dr. Diana Kendall, above left, and and the study of Victorian poetry Hunt Dr. William Bellinger Jr., above right. Barbara Neri as Browning will be transformed as a result,” Barbara Neri as Browning September 1999 7 Family Circle Dr. John F. Tanner, associate professor of market- Libraries 40th Rare Books and Manuscripts Section pre- ing and associate dean for undergraduate business pro- conference June 21-24 in Montreal, Canada. ▼ With sympathy to Publications grams, Thomas E. Tanner and Dr. James A. Roberts, associate professor of marketing and The Dr. Lawrence B. Chonko, professor and The Rita Cox, President’s Office, on the loss Stephanie Allen, lecturer in nursing, and Dr. Mrs. W.A. (Agnes) Mays Professor of Entrepreneurship, Frank M. and Floy Smith Holloway Professor of of her mother, Elizabeth Urbanowsky. Alice Pappas, professor and associate dean of nurs- had a co-authored paper titled “Compulsive Buying Marketing, participated on a panel titled “The Internet: The family of Mrs. Ione Striebeck ing, had a co-authored article titled “Enhancing Math Among Adolescents: An Examination of Purchase Revolution or…?” at the annual conference of the Brooks on her recent death. Mrs. Brooks was Competency in Baccalaureate Nursing Students” pub- Behavior” accepted for publication in the fall issue of Direct Selling Association May 24 in San Diego, Calif. lished in the Journal of Professional Nursing Society of Marketing Advances. He also attended a communications committee meeting the widow of Sims Palmer Brooks, the son of ▼ Samuel Palmer Brooks, former president of (March/April 1999). for the Direct Selling Education Foundation May 2 in ▼ Baylor University. Dr. Kay Toombs, associate professor of philosophy, Chicago, Ill., and the foundation’s long-range planning Claude Ervin, human resources, and T. Lindsay Baker, adjunct graduate faculty in had the translation rights for her book, The Meaning of committee meeting May 7 in Washington, D.C., where Martha Ervin, Armstrong Browning Library, Museum Studies and director of the Texas Heritage Illness: A Phenomenological Account of the Different he created a five-year strategic plan for the foundation. ▼ on the recent death of Martha’s father, Museum at Hill College, had a book titled North Perspectives of Physician and Patient, purchased by Hubert Stagg Sr. The Ervins’ daughters, American Windmill Manufacturers’ Trade Literature: the Japanese Nursing Association Publishing Co. in Dr. Manfred H. Dugas, professor of mathematics, Elizabeth Keel, health center, and Debra A Descriptive Guide published by Oklahoma Press. Tokyo. Also, Dr. Toombs had an article titled “The Lived presented “Set-Theoretic Algebra” at a conference titled ▼ Rice, ARAMARK Dining Services, also work at Experience of Disability” published in Bodies in “Infinite Combinations and Their Impact on Algebra” Baylor. Dr. Frieda Blackwell, associate professor of Context(s), ed. Jessica Johnston, University of June 26-July 2 at Hattingen, Germany. The conference Dr. Georgia A. Green, music education, Spanish and associate dean for humanities, had articles Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. was sponsored by the European Science Foundation in on the recent death of her father, George titled “Torcauto Luca de Tena,” “Ricardo Fernandez de association with the European Mathematical Society. ▼ Green. la Reguera” and “Alvaro de Laiglesia Gonzalez” pub- The family of Dr. Jack W. Herring, former lished in Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Dr. James B. Farison, professor and chair of engi- director of Armstrong Browning Library, on Culture, ed. Eamonn Rodgers, London: Routledge, 1999. neering, presented a co-authored paper titled “Image ▼ Presentations Compression with the Adaptive Orthogonal Projection his recent death. Dr. Jeter Basden, religion, on the recent Dr. Charles E. Davis, associate professor of Filter” at the International Conference on Imaging death of his mother. accounting, had an article titled “Outsourcing the & Participations Science, Systems and Technology June 28-July 1 in Las Joyce Lamb, public relations/photogra- Procurement-through-Payables Process” published in Vegas, Nevada. ▼ phy, on the death of her mother, Mozelle Management Accounting (July 1998), which was Turner. awarded the Lybrand Gold Medal for best paper of the Dr. Bruce Berg, associate professor of violin, pre- Dr. Norman L. Gilchrest, professor of health, year. Co-authors are Dr. Elizabeth Davis, associate sented three master classes and performed three concerts human performance and recreation, made three presen- professor of accounting, and Lee Ann Moore, SourceNet as guest artist at Colgate University’s Chenango Music tations at the April meeting of the American Alliance for Congratulations to Solutions, Houston. Festival June 17-20. Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Dr. Bill Jensen, art, on the birth of a ▼ ▼ (HPERD) in Boston, Mass., including “Hiking and granddaughter, Courtney Lauren Karger. Dr. Nicole DeJong, assistant professor of engineer- Dr. Robyn Bateman, assistant professor of sociolo- Camping,” “The Role of Outdoor Education in Richard Nettles, financial aid, and wife, ing, had a paper titled “Local Flow and Heat Transfer gy, presented a paper titled “Labor Force Participation of Promoting Wellness” and “Winter Hiking and Suzanne, on the birth of their son, Robert Behavior in Convex-louver Fin Arrays” published in the Hispanic Women: The Effects of Length of Residence” at Camping.” He also is serving on the constitution and Whilden. February 1999 issue of Transactions of the American the national conference of the American Sociological bylaws committee for the Texas Association for HPERD Dr. Richard Duhrkopf, biology, and Society of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of Heat Association Aug. 6-10 in Chicago, Ill. She also was the for 1999-2000, served on the board of governors and the wife, Debbie, on the marriage of their son, Transfer. Co-author is Dr. A.M. Jacobi, University of chair and organizer of the section on “The Socioeco- alliance assembly at the American Alliance HPERD Matt, to Jennifer McClean. Illinois. nomic Position of Latina/os” at the meetings. national convention in Boston, and was executive direc- Tommy Roberson, ITC, and his wife, ▼ ▼ tor of the selection committee for the American Meriam, on the birth of their son, Benjamin Dr. Jeff Fish, assistant professor of classics, had an Cynthia A. Burgess, instructor and librarian/ Association for Leisure and Recreation at its July 9-11 Thomas. article titled “The Prayer that Jesus Gave” published in curator of books and printed materials, and Rita S. meeting in Washington, D.C. Dr. Bill McBride, computer science, on the Life and of the World Press. Brown, instructor and librarian/curator of manu- ▼ the birth of a grandson, John Michael Jones. ▼ scripts, both at Armstrong Browning Library, presented a Dr. Sheila Graham, director of the Office of Access Dr. Fredrick Gehlbach, professor emeritus of biol- seminar titled “Strategies for Promoting Scholarly Use of and Learning Accommodation, presented “Transition Best wishes to ogy, had a 20-page chapter on the elf owl included in Special Collections: Fellowships, Conferences and Plans for Student Athletes with Learning Disabilities” at Margie Hayden, wife of Dr. A.A. Hyden, Birds of North America, published by the Philadelphia Publications” at the Association of College and Research the 12th International Conference on the First-Year vice president emeritus of student affairs, Academy of Science and American Ornithologists Union. who is recovering from a recent fall and bro- ▼ ken hip. Dr. Sheila Graham, director of Office of Access and Jeanette Brown, financial aid, who is Learning Accommodation, and Dr. Mark Bateman, Spotlight Submission Guidelines recuperating after recent surgery. associate dean for academic affairs, had a co-authored Jeanette Kucera, financial aid, who has article titled “College Athletes: Understanding the ne of the important purposes of • do not submit a semester’s or year’s returned to work after recent surgery. Transition to College” accepted for publication in the OBaylorNews is to present a published worth of information at one time; Ronnie Lamb, husband of Joyce Lamb, Journal of College Student Affairs. forum for the accomplishments and activities • do not submit information if you have public relations/photography, who is recu- ▼ of faculty and staff. As the University family’s attended an event only; perating from a recent accident. 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Hornik-Parsons, associate professor • submit information in a timely fash- of the following ways: month. of art history, and Dr. Mikeal C. Parsons, associate ion after you have presented, been published • via e-mail: Vicki_Marsh-Kabat@ professor of religion, had a co-authored article titled or received an honor; baylor.edu or [email protected] “Caravaggio’s London Supper at Emmaus: A Counter- • submit complete details of your • via web page submission form at Reformation Reading of Luke 24,” published in accomplishment, i.e., date, place, your role, http://pr.baylor.edu/spotlight.html Christian Scholars Review in the theme issue, “Jesus other Baylor participants, titles, full confer- • campus mail to Vicki Marsh Kabat, and the Academy” (Vol. 28, No. 4, Summer 1999). Also, ence names (no acronyms please); Managing Editor, BaylorNews, Office of Dr. Hornik-Parson’s review of Painting in Sixteenth- • if several faculty or staff from one Public Relations, Box 97024 Century Venice: Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto by David department have participated in the same Rosand was published in Sixteenth Century Journal. conference, please coordinate submission of Baylor In the News ▼ that information; If you have been quoted or cited in a Dr. Ann E. Rushing, associate professor of biology, • for juried publications, list authors, i.e., print publication or interviewed for an elec- and Kwok Leung Yip, a former graduate student, lead author and then co-authors (always indi- tronic media, please submit information to: had an article titled “An Ultrastructural and cate whether co-authors are Baylor affiliated; if Lori Scott Fogleman, Media Relations Developmental Study of the Sporophyte-Gametophyte not, list other affiliation), and give Volume, Director, Office of Public Relations, Box 97024 or Junction in Ephemerum Cohaerens” published in The No., pages, year or issue as appropriate; via e-mail: Lori_Scott-Fogleman@baylor. edu Bryologist (No. 102, pages 179-195). ▼ 8 BaylorNews PROFILE Experience and Students in Transition in July at the John S. Wilson, associate professor and head of University of Edinburgh, Scotland. government documents in Moody Memorial Library, pre- ▼ sented “Maintaining an Informed Democracy: The Role Good Sports Kathy Hillman, associate professor and acquisitions of Depository Libraries in America” July 13 to the New Hall of Famers relive glory days and collection development librarian, served as stage M.A.G.I.C. Club of First Baptist Church, Waco. manager for the annual Texas Woman’s Missionary ▼ Union Leadership Conference held on the Baylor cam- Dr. Daniel E. Wivagg, professor of biology and pus in July. director of undergraduate studies in biology, was a facul- ▼ ty consultant at the Advanced Placement biology exam Dr. Ute S. Lahaie, assistant professor of German reading June 2-9 at Clemson University. and director of the Baylor Language Acquisition Center, ▼ co-presented a paper titled “Developing an Integrated Dr. Nancy B. Upton, associate professor of man- Five-Skills Multimedia Model for Language Learning agement and The Ben H. Williams Professor of — and How to Get There” at the Calico ’99 Conference Entrepreneurship, spoke on the challenges facing family June 1-5 in Oxford, Ohio. Co-presenter was Virginia businesses in the 21st century at the 10th anniversary Lewis, Southwestern University. Dr. Lahaie also gave two activities of the George Rothman Institute of four-hour workshops titled “Development and Use of Entrepreneurial Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson Interactive Webpages in Foreign Language Instruction” University in Rutherford, N.J. High schoolers Tom Goforth ... and Maurice Hunt and “The Use of Digital Videosegments in Foreign Language Instruction” June 28-29 at Justus-Liebig- Universität in Giessen, Germany. opponent scoreless. Dr. Hunt played middle ▼ Honors & efore they were developing a seismolog- linebacker and right guard. Dr. Sandra McCollister, assistant professor of art ical observatory or quoting Shakes- On July 14, he traveled to Portland for education, presented a paper titled “Phenomenological Bpeare, Dr. Thomas Goforth and Dr. his induction into the Greater Lansing Area Methods and the Study of Roadside Crosses in Central Appointments Maurice Hunt, respectively, were quite the Sports Hall of Fame, along with his team- Texas” at the National Art Education Association’s high school sports heroes. Each professor is mates of 40 years ago. The trip brought back annual conference March 25 in Washington, D.C. Gary Blackmon, associate director for computing being honored this year with induction into fond memories of a special time in his life. ▼ services, ITC, was elected to a three-year term on the his hometown Sports Hall of Fame. Dr. Joseph A. McKinney, professor and The Ben board of directors of the College and University Dr. Goforth, professor, chair of the geolo- Final game H. Williams Professor of International Economics, pre- Computer Users Association. gy department and The W.M. Keck Professor Dr. Hunt remembers the final game of sented lectures and conducted seminars under the spon- ▼ of Geophysics, gained attention on the court that season. The temperature was frigid and sorship of the U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Dr. Nicole DeJong, assistant professor of engineer- as a singles district championship tennis play- snow blanketed the field, impairing both Embassy in Paris; the Ecole Superieur de Commerce at ing, will be on the planning committee for the American er at Garland (Texas) High School, where he vision and footing. The opposing team had the University of Paris, Dauphine; and at the University Society for Engineering Education’s 2000 meeting. graduated in 1955. His tennis victories contin- threatened to stop the game and hold a cele- of Paris, Sorbonne, May 18-21. He also presented a ▼ ued at Baylor, where he earned the tennis bratory barbecue on the sidelines if they man- paper titled “Prospects for a Free Trade Area for the Dr. James B. Farison, professor and chair of engi- team’s outstanding player award for three aged to be the first to score against Portland. Americas” at a conference titled The Interplay of Politics neering, received the American Society for Engineering consecutive years. While in college, he won 40 During the second half, on a great kick-off, and Economics in European Union-Mercasur Trade Education Campus Representative Award in the Gulf NCAA singles matches to set a Baylor career an opposing team member fielded the ball Negotiations May 20 in Paris. On May 28, Dr. McKinney Southwestern Section at the organization’s annual con- singles record at that time. and ran toward the goal. The only man presented a paper titled “Preliminary Assessment of the ference June 20-23 in Charlotte, N.C. The honor was “There were not many teaching pros between the ball carrier and the goal line was NAFTA Institutions” at the International Trade and noted in the May-June 1999 ASEE magazine, Prism. Dr. back then, so I never had any lessons. Tennis Dr. Hunt. Finance Association’s international meeting in Farison also will serve on the program committee for the came naturally to me,” Dr. Goforth said. “I “It was like a nightmare. It was just me Casablanca, Morocco. On June 17, he participated in a next annual meeting of the Christian Engineering played an all-court game, and I relied on and him,” he said of his opponent. “I had no symposium on Prospects for Economic Integration in Educators Conference. He served on the program com- consistency and quickness.” momentum, but I tackled him, and he fell the Western Hemisphere sponsored by the Center for the mittee of the International Conference on Imaging about 30 yards away from our goal line.” Study of Western Hemispheric Trade at Texas A&M Science, Systems and Technology June 28-July 1 in Las Sept. 18 ceremony Their record remained intact, though Dr. International University in Laredo. Vegas, Nev., and chaired one of the paper sessions at the On Sept. 18, he will be only the third Hunt remembers their opponents still ate bar- ▼ conference. tennis player inducted into the Garland Sports becue in the snow. Dr. Mark Morman, assistant professor of communi- ▼ Hall of Fame. Sports trivia fans may recognize the cation studies, presented a co-authored paper titled Dr. W. Keith Hartberg, professor and chair of “It’s really nice for an old guy that Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame because “Affectionate Touch: Understanding the Influence of biology, has been appointed to the special publications somebody, somewhere remembered that he one of its inductees is National Basketball Homophobia on Observer’s Perceptions” at the 49th committee and the science and technology committee of once played a sport well,” Dr. Goforth said. Association legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, annual meeting of the International Communication the American Mosquito Control Association for 1999- His tennis days are far from over, howev- who also attended high school in Lansing, Association May 27-31 in San Francisco, Calif. Co- 2000. er. While Dr. Goforth recently quit tournament Mich. author is Dr. Kory Floyd, Cleveland State University. ▼ play with the U.S. Tennis Association, citing Of course, Drs. Goforth and Hunt are not ▼ Kathy Hillman, associate professor and acquisitions lack of time, he still plays the sport recre- Baylor’s only Hall of Famers; they’re just try- Dr. Thomas A. Odegaard, lecturer in econom- and collection development librarian, was elected vice- ationally. ing to keep up with the standard set by the ics, presented an economic history workshop to high chair/chair-elect of the Southern Baptist Library Asso- Dr. Hunt, professor and chair of the University’s president. Dr. Robert B. Sloan Jr. is school teachers June 6 in Amarillo. The workshop was ciation at its annual meeting in May in Kansas City, Mo. English department and a noted Shakespear- a member of the Little League Hall of Fame. sponsored by the Center for Economic Education of West ▼ ean scholar, was an “iron man” — one who “We’re all much older now and we real- Texas A&M University. Dr. Maurice A. Hunt, professor and chair of plays both sides of the line — in his high ize how long ago it was,” Dr. Hunt said. “You ▼ English, was honored when his professional biography school football days. During his senior year in also realize it really was an accomplishment Dr. Heidi J. Hornik-Parsons, associate professor was selected for inclusion in Who’s Who in America. 1959, the Portland (Mich.) High School foot- that we didn’t value at age 17. Of course, we of art history, and Dr. Mikeal C. Parsons, associate ▼ ball team won every game and held every also were a bit lucky.” — LoAna Lopez professor of religion, co-presented “Caravaggio’s London Dr. Duane Ireland, professor of management, Supper at Emmaus: The Hermeneutic of Participation” director of the Entrepreneurship Studies Program and Send your ideas for a faculty or staff “Profile” to [email protected] at the annual meeting of the National Association of The Curtis Hankamer Professor of Entrepreneurship, has Baptist Professors of Religion Nov. 20-24, 1998, in been appointed to serve second three-year terms as a Alice Linkous, Moody Library, was selected as the August. He currently is in his second term as chair of the Orlando, Fla. She also served as a master teacher men- member of the editorial review boards for Academy of Libraries’ Staff Member of the Month for June. ATHE’s Directing Focus Group. tor April 19-20 at William Jewell College, Liberty, Mo. Management Review and Journal of Management. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Dr. Alice Pappas, professor and associate dean of Sue Powers, Moody Library, was selected as the Dr. John F. Tanner, associate professor of market- Michael Jacobson, associate professor of saxo- nursing, was elected to a two-year term as a Texas dele- Libraries’ Staff Member of the Month for July. ing and associate dean for undergraduate business pro- phone, received a Grammy Award nomination for “Best gate to the American Nurses Association. She attended ▼ grams, served as education program chair for the Instrumental Soloist Performance, Without Orchestra” the House of Delegates meeting June 17-20 in Rosemary Townsend, director of business ser- American Marketing Association’s Faculty Consortium for a recording by he and Dr. Brian Marks, lecturer Washington, D.C. vices/administration for Baylor Health Services, is the July 10-13 in Orlando, Fla. in piano, of John Harbison’s “San Antonio.” ▼ recipient of the 1999 Liberty Bell Award from the Texas ▼ ▼ Dr. Steven J. Peters, lecturer in theater arts, was Young Lawyers Association, presented annually to one Dr. Joseph White, assistant professor of biology, Becky King, associate director for information sys- elected chair of the international Association for Theatre outstanding non-lawyer whose selfless contribution to presented a seminar titled “Simulating Regional Hydro- tems, ITC, received the Frank Martin Service Award at in Higher Education conference in 2001. He also will the community has strengthened the effectiveness of the ecological Processes in the Chapala-Lerma Basin” July the College and University Computer Users Association serve on the association’s operations committee and as American justice system. 19-23 at the Chapala Ecology Station in Guadalajara, meeting in San Antonio. co-chair of this year’s conference in Washington, D.C., in Mexico. ▼ ▼ See “Spotlight” on page 10 September 1999 9 President’s Reception for Faculty Sept. 9 Spotlight Summer Commencement Sixty-five new faculty members will Continued from page 9 be welcomed to the University by Congratulations President Robert B. Sloan Jr., at the annual President’s Reception for Faculty at 7 est wishes to the following Baylor employees and children and spouses of Baylor faculty and p.m. Sept. 9. Baylor In Bstaff who graduated from the University in August. This long-standing tradition gives new, current and retired faculty members the News Hankamer School of Business and their spouses or guests a chance to Bachelor of Business Administration meet and become acquainted. Dr. Ray Bagby, associate professor of marketing, Albert Clifton Burgess Jr. — son of Cynthia Burgess, Armstrong Browning Library William Thomas Harrison The reception includes a stand-up was quoted in a May 1999 Success magazine article — son of Dr. Tom Harrison, accounting titled “ABCD...MLM: Multilevel-marketing advocates are Mark Christopher Stewart — son of Janice Stewart, communication sciences and disorders buffet, which will be held in the Barfield knocking university doors with an MLM curriculum to Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student secure the industry’s future.” College of Arts & Sciences Center. ▼ Bachelor of Arts For more information, call ext. 3211. Dr. Charles Weaver, associate professor and direc- Ronald Lee Orr — Information Technology Center tor of Baylor University’s Ph.D. program in neuro- Karen Anna Pate — geology science, was interviewed on the topic of memory use by Kristie Nicole Shaver — daughter of Julie Shaver, student development services Fall Staff Forum offers USA Radio Network July 20 for broadcast on Daybreak Eraina Sloan — daughter of President and Mrs. Robert B. Sloan Jr. two sessions Sept. 14 USA, a national morning news program. ▼ School of Education Two sessions of the Fall Staff Forum Dr. Kristina DeNeve, assistant professor of psychol- Bachelor of Science in Education will be offered Sept. 14 to better accom- ogy, was interviewed about heat and its effect on human Shannon Laine Boyd — daughter of Dr. John Boyd Jr., career services modate office schedules and enable behavior July 21 by KLBJ 590 AM in Austin. ▼ more staff members to attend. Graduate School Dr. Greg Garrett, associate professor of English, Master of Business Administration Session I will be from 11 a.m. to was interviewed on the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock July 23 Alan L. Carlson — husband of Julie Carlson, public relations 12:15 p.m. and Session II will be from by USA Radio Network, and quoted in “The Hitchcock Pete Rowe — son of Pete Rowe, athletics 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Legacy: On the Centennial Birthday of the Master of Each session will be held with Baylor Suspense, Directors Still Work in His Shadow” Aug. 8 in Master of Science in Education President Robert B. Sloan Jr. in the Barfield the Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal and in the South Ryan Thomas Haraughty — husband of Anne Haraughty, residence life Jersey Courier-Post. Melody Terrell Strot — wife of Richard Strot, curriculum and instruction Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student ▼ Center. Dr. Michael Attas, co-director of Baylor’s medical Master of Arts Both sessions will include a “brown humanities program, was quoted in “Bridging the Buddy Wayne Howell — residence life bag” lunch, which individuals may bring Medical, Spiritual Divide” in the July 26 issue of the Gertrude E. Kousz — Armstrong Browning Library or purchase at the BDSC food court. American Medical Association’s American Medical Lisa Jane Asher — Alumni Association Drinks will be furnished. An RSVP invita- News, Vol. 42, No. 28. ▼ tion will be sent in the coming weeks. — Master of Accountancy Dr. C. William Thomas, professor of accounting, Ryan Matthew Thomas — son of Dr. Bill Thomas, accounting BN authored a column for the July/August 1999 issue of Today’s CPA on “Derivatives: What’s in a Name?” George W. Truett Theological Seminary ▼ Master of Divinity Dr. H. Stephen Gardner, The Herman Brown Brint Alan Hilliard — husband of Sharilyn Hilliard, Piper Child Development Center Professor of Economics and director of the McBride Center for International Business, was quoted by The List compiled and provided by Office of Human Resources. Dallas Morning News July 30 in “Reports Fuel Fears of Interest Rate Hike.” Get Pumped for HeartWalk Week Engineering Wellness screenings, lunch and walk set for Sept. 6-9 n preparation for the American Complex and goes through the Students Excel Heart Association’s annual Castle Heights neighborhood aylor engineering students continue IHeartWalk, Baylor faculty, staff before returning to the track. their tradition of excellence in the and students will have a week- University participants are B Fundamentals of Engineering examination long opportunity to gather encouraged to wear a Baylor T- administered by the Texas State Board of health and wellness information shirt and stop by the Baylor tent Registration for Engineers. In April, 100 per- and to contribute to a worthy before the walk for snacks. cent of Baylor’s 23 test-takers passed the cause. Last year, more than 100 exam. HeartWalk Week, scheduled Baylor employees and students Baylor was among only four universi- for Sept. 6-9, will include a vari- participated in the walk, despite ties — including Rice, LeTourneau and ety of wellness activities such as rainy conditions. More than Trinity — that had 15 or more test-takers blood pressure and body fat $8,000 was raised and Baylor was and earned a 100 percent passing rate. screenings, which will be held 11 second in overall donations “It’s a tribute to both our students and a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through among local participating insti- faculty that, again, a perfect 100 percent of Thursday in the Bill Daniel Student Center (BDSC) tutions. This year, the University hopes to raise Baylor engineering seniors who sat for the food court. A HeartWalk rally is scheduled from 11 $10,000. FE exam passed it,” said Dr. Benjamin S. a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8 in the BDSC Barfield Co-chairs for this year’s event are Tom Hill, Kelley, dean of the School of Engineering Drawing Room. Head football coach Kevin Steele assistant athletic director and track and field and Computer Science. will be on hand to talk about healthy lifestyles. coach, and his wife, Kristin, a cardiac rehabilita- “It also sends a very strong message to The rally will conclude with a heart-healthy meal tion and emergency room nurse at Providence employers, and prospective students and par- for $6 per person, proceeds of which will go toward Health Center. ents, that it is clear there is no better under- the AHA contribution. For more information, call Doris Kelly in the graduate engineering program in Texas and Registration for the HeartWalk begins at 8 Office of Human Resources at ext. 3985 or the the South than Baylor’s.” — LoAna Lopez a.m. and the 5K walk at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11. The American Heart Association at 772-5611. — BN walk begins at the Hart-Patterson Track and Field 10 BaylorNews British Historians Headline Beall-Russell Lectures Husband-and-wife professors explore British Empire from 17th century to modern day at Oct. 11-12 program wo acclaimed British scholars, the husband- International Education, The Aristocracy of the at Yale University and in 1992 was named the and-wife team of Dr. David N. Cannadine Master Teacher and pro- Towns, 1774; Richard M. Colgate Professor of History at Yale, Tand Dr. Linda J. Colley, will headline the fessor of history. Patricians, Power and where she served until 1998. annual Beall-Russell Lectures at Baylor in October. A graduate of Politics in Nineteenth- Dr. Colley’s publications include In Defiance Dr. Cannadine, director of the Institute of Cambridge, Oxford and Century Towns; and The of Oligarchy: The Tory Party 1714-60; Crown Historical Research and professor of history at the Princeton universities, Decline and Fall of the Pictorial: Art and the British Monarchy; and University of London, will present “The Palace of Dr. Cannadine has been British Aristocracy, Britons: Forging the Nation 1707-1837, for which she won the Wolfson Prize. She also has Westminster as the Palace of Varieties” Oct. 11, a Fellow of St. John’s Dr. Cannadine Dr. Colley which won the Lionel and Dr. Colley, professor of history at the London College at Cambridge as Trilling Prize. He also written numerous articles and reviews for School of Economics, will focus on “Britain and well as a Visiting Scholar, a Visiting Professor at appears regularly on television and radio in the American and United Kingdom journals. Europe: Past and Future” during her lecture Oct. Birdbeck College at the University of London, and United Kingdom. The Beall-Russell lectureship program annu- 12. Both lectures are at 4 p.m. in the Jones Theater a Visiting Fellow at the Whitney Humanities Center Dr. Colley received her bachelor’s degree from ally brings leading figures in humanities to the of the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. at Yale University. He also was the Moore Collegiate Bristol University and her master’s degree and doc- Baylor campus. It was endowed in 1982 by Mrs. “They are both outstanding in their own Professor of History at Columbia University from torate from Cambridge University. She was a Virginia Beall Ball of Muncie, Ind., to honor her fields, he in 19th- and 20th-century Britain and 1992 to 1998. Eugenie Strong Research Fellow at Girton College, mother, DeLouise McClelland Beall, and Lily she in 17th- and 18th-century Britain,” said Dr. He is the author, co-author and editor of Newnham College and Christ’s College, Cam- Russell, former dean of women at Baylor. — Julie James Vardaman, The Jo Murphy Chair Holder in numerous books including Lords and Landlords: bridge. In 1982, she became an assistant professor Carlson Research Gazette Grant Awards (June/July) Dr. Robert Kane, chemistry and biochemistry; $99,264; Tissue-Welding Compound Development; Genzme Corp. Dr. Sara E. Alexander, environmental studies, in collaboration with Dr. Jane W. Gibson- Carpenter of the University of Kansas; $29,928; Pilot Research on Ecotourism and Household Livelihoods in Costa Rica and Belize; National Science Foundation Dr. Reagan M. Ramsower, information systems, $853,337; University Connectivity; Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell, mathematics; $66,458; Heat Kernel Analysis on Lie Groups; National Science Foundation Dr. Susan Johnsen, School of Education; $62,050; Project Promise, City of Waco Dr. Robert Kane, Dr. B. Mark Britt and Dr. Kevin Pinney, chemistry and biochemistry; $491,893; Center for Drug Discovery; OXiGENE Inc. Dr. Mike Hudec, geology; $2,950; Senior Student Thesis on the Circle Ridge Oil Field; Marathon Oil Cassie Findley and Rosemary Townsend, health services; $30,428; Alternatives to Violence; Criminal Justice Department, State of Texas Baylor President Robert B. Sloan Jr. with a “Think Kids” T-shirt at the press conference announcing the Rapoport grant to KCTF. Dr. Ben Pierce, biology; $49,500; Science Leadership Course; 3M Foundation Dr. Kevin Gutzwiller, Dr. Cleavy McKnight, and Dr. Joseph White, biology; $35,170; Research on the Interactive Effects of Human Development and Climate Change on Migratory Landbirds Major Grant to Benefit KCTF Dr. Ben Dickerson, Institute for Gerontological Studies; $130,000; Senior Medicare Patrol Project; Administration on Aging Rapoports announce five-year gift to public TV station Dr. Greg Garrett, English; $1,000; Art and Soul Conference; The Bolton Foundation Ruthann McTyre, University Libraries/Crouch Music Library; $12,736; Digitization of the aco public television station KCTF public itself.” Spencer Music Collection; Texas State Library and Archives Commission received its largest contribution with The first $200,000 of the Rapoport Founda- Wthe recent announcement of a five- tion grant will be applied as matching funds for TOTAL AWARDS: $1,864,714 year, $500,000 grant from the Bernard and Audre the station’s $1 million digital-capable transmitter Rapoport Foundation. and tower upgrading project. Coupled with other Grant Proposals (June/July) The gift will allow KCTF to increase its signal grant money, a 25-year rent-free tower lease with reliability, dramatically expand its coverage area, AM/FM Inc. (formerly GulfStar Communications), Dr. Robert Kane, chemistry and biochemistry; $99,264; Tissue-Welding Compound enhance its award-winning educational, cultural and other local funding, the grant will allow KCTF Development; Genzyme Corp. and public affairs programming, and prepare for to more than double its viewing audience to more Dr. Ben E. Dickerson, Institute of Gerontological Studies; $199,941; Health Literacy for the implementation of digital television. than a half-million people. In addition, the station Older Mexican-American Women; Institute on Aging, University of Pennsylvania “The missions of these two local organiza- will be able to reach 12,000 Central Texas residents Dr. Henry Walbesser, computer science, and Dr. John Dunbar, geology; $2,774,043; tions — KCTF and the Rapoport Foundation — who do not currently receive over-the-air public Visualization of Large Geophysical Data Sets, National Science Foundation are quite complementary and benefit the lives of television service. The remaining $300,000 of the Dr. Kenneth W. Busch, chemistry and biochemistry; $205,081; A Novel Assay Method for thousands of Central Texans in every age group,” grant will provide matching funds for the station the Determination of Aflatoxins in Agricultural Products, Texas Higher Education Coordinating said Baylor President Robert B. Sloan Jr., who to upgrade its master control and production facil- Board made the grant announcement during a news ities in preparation for the digital conversion in Dr. Marianna A. Busch, chemistry and biochemistry; $217,125; Determination of the conference this summer on the Baylor campus. 2003. Capsaicinoid Content in Capsicum Fruits and their Food Products, Texas Higher Education “KCTF serves as an essential lifelong learning This digital conversion will lead to a process Coordinating Board resource providing quality public television pro- called “multicasting,” where instead of one chan- Bruce Byars, Center for Applied Geographic and Spatial Research, and Dr. Peter M. grams and services for the enrichment of area resi- nel, there will be four. Programming can be spe- Allen, geology; $152,096, Advanced Real-Time Flood Warning and Information System, Texas dents, and the Rapoport Foundation strives to meet cialized for each channel, including channels ded- Higher Education Coordinating Board basic human needs while building individual and icated to educational programming. Dr. John Dunbar and Dr. Tom Goforth, geology; $194,712; Ground Penetrating social resiliency,” Dr. Sloan said. KCTF operates as a community licensee of Acoustic Profiling for Environmental Site Assessment; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board “The public owns public broadcasting,” said Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation, Dr. A.G. Pinkus, chemistry and biochemistry; $121,699; Synthesis of Fire-Resistant Fibers and Bernard Rapoport, whose foundation has a history which was transferred to Baylor last January. It is Materials; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of funding PBS Ready to Learn children’s pro- governed by a 12-member board of directors com- Dr. Maxwell E. Shauck and Dr. Graham B.I. Scott, aviation sciences; $290,350; Air gramming on KCTF. “Public broadcasting is the posed of community leaders and University faculty Pollution Monitoring Aircraft Powered by a Clean Burning Fuel; Texas Higher Education last resource we have to make certain that infor- and staff. — BN Coordinating Board mation is not controlled by anyone except by the See “Research Gazette” on page 12 September 1999 11 Trendy Coffee Drinkers Can Park and Sip Full-service shop in Speight Avenue Parking Garage to be open weekdays ed parking facility. the new campus facilities open. new Starbucks will offer bagels. Also on the “We want to serve everyone who walks “To keep up with the needs of the first floor of the parking garage will be by,” said Jerry Finch, resident district man- Baylor community, we need to grow in the Dunkin’ Donuts and an area offering bot- ager for ARAMARK Dining Services. “We same direction that the campus is grow- tled beverages and snacks for purchase. hether it’s a double-tall skinny will have a service window so that anyone ing,” Finch said. “The parking garage and Outdoor and indoor seating will be avail- vanilla lattè, a no-whip Caffè who is coming down the elevator from the the Student Life Center have given us two able. WMocha or just a plain cup of parking garage or who is already outside great opportunities to do that. We feel fortu- Starbucks Coffee opened its first loca- coffee — black — that you depend on to the facility can stop by the window to pick nate that Baylor has denoted area in these tion in 1971 in Pike Place Market, a leg- jump-start your morning, come mid- up what they need in a hurry. The service two complexes for us.” endary open-air farmer’s market in Seattle, October grabbing a favorite cup of joe will will be very, very quick.” Folks nearer the center of campus still Wash. As the company’s popularity has be as easy as making a quick stop from the The new Starbucks will open at can enjoy Baylor’s original Starbucks in the grown in the past 28 years, so has its num- car on the way to the office or classroom. approximately 7 a.m. Monday through Bill Daniel Student Center, Finch said. ber of locations. Today, the number of A full-service Starbucks conveniently Friday and will remain open throughout “We are going to keep the BDSC’s core Starbucks has multiplied to almos 2,000, located on the first floor of the new Speight much of the workday, depending on con- because there are some concepts there that with locations reaching customers around Avenue Parking Garage, at the corner of sumer needs, Finch said. It and the other are very popular,” Finch said, referring to the United States as well as the world in South Fifth Street and Speight Avenue, will new food and beverage establishments in the variety of foods and beverages offered. such places as Malaysia, Thailand, Beijing put custom-made coffee favorites at the the parking garage and the Student Life “So the Student Life Center and the parking and New Zealand. — Kate Langston fingertips of Baylor faculty, staff and stu- Center will allow ARAMARK to continue garage will complement the BDSC.” dents in the vicinity of the much-anticipat- serving Baylor faculty, staff and students as In addition to coffee beverages, the

3M Grant to Develop Science Research Gazette continued from page 11 Dr. Peter van Walsum, environmental studies; $134,806; Autohydrolysis of Citrus Leadership Course for Area Waste for Production of Fermentable Sugars; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Dr. Thomas L. Charlton, vice provost, and Dr. Rebecca Sharpless, oral history; aylor received $30,000 from the 3M Vision and encourages innovation at private colleges. $50,000; Planning Grant for a Regional Humanities Center, National Endowment for the Grant foundation to help develop a new The shared experience of students and faculty Humanities Science Leadership Course that will pro- working together, reaching beyond traditional B Dr. Robert Kane, Dr. Kevin Pinney and Dr. Mark Britt, chemistry and bio- vide scientific research to benefit the Waco and areas of study and connecting with the commu- chemistry; $491,893; Center for Drug Discovery; OXiGENE Inc. Central Texas community. nity outside of the campus is a key component. Dr. Michael J. Donahoo, computer science; $298,100; Bridging Bulk-Data This is the first of three grant installments Bridges, who served on the private college Applications and Network-Layer Multicast to Improve, National Science Foundation from 3M that will total $49,500. It is the second committee that selected Baylor as this year’s Dr. Kenneth T. Park, physics; $398,006; Career: Investigation of Electronically Modified time Baylor has been awarded the Vision Grant recipient, said Baylor’s proposed Science Transition Metal Dichalcogenides — the first was in 1996 — and it is a rarity Leadership Course fit the bill perfectly. “The Dr. Terry W. York, George W. Truett Theological Seminary; $59,249; Cross-Generational according to 3M officials. committee liked that this course goes beyond Worship, Research and Implications “As far as I know, this is only the second the campus. This will benefit not only Baylor Dr. Maxwell E. Shauck, aviation sciences; $380,251; Air Turbine Testing of Biodiesel school in the country that has received two students, but also Waco and Central Texas.” Blends; National Renewable Energy Laboratory Vision Grants,” said Russell Bridges, govern- The course eventually will be divided into Larry Brumley, public relations, and Kliff Kuehl, KCTF-TV; $17,000; National Public ment and community affairs manager for 3M. three sections: medical research and public Radio Feasibility Study; Cooper Foundation Approximately 50 private colleges and universi- health care issues, local environmental issues, Dr. Greg Garrett, English; $1,000; Art and Soul Conference; Bolton Foundation ties were invited to apply for the grant. and improving science education at the middle With the grant money, Baylor will develop school level. REQUESTED: $6,084,616 a novel science course that engages interdisci- “It’s been shown that students who partici- plinary teams of Baylor students and faculty in pate in an academic course that has a service Letters of Inquiry (June/July) solving community-based problems requiring component are more likely to continue in com- Dr. Greg Garrett, English; Art and Soul Conference; Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund and scientific expertise. Entities such as city govern- munity service after they graduate,” said Dr. Bolton Foundation ments, schools and non-profit organizations Benjamin Pierce, professor of biology and asso- Dr. Diana Garland, social work; Congregational Leadership; Lilly Endowment Inc. can benefit. ciate dean for sciences, College of Arts and Dr. Terry York, George W. Truett Theological Seminary; Cross-Generational Worship; Louisville The 3M Vision Grant recognizes, supports Sciences. — LoAna Lopez Institute/Lilly Endowment Program

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