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Allphin ’95 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Chris Taylor ’97 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Brad Plothow ART DIRECTOR Matt Bambrough ’98 ASSISTANT EDITOR Mike Rigert ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Katri Haycock ’06 STAFF WRITERS Cheryl Kamenski 24 Jim Rayburn '87 Matt Reichman PHOTOGRAPHY Jacob Scott {lead photographer} August Miller Laura Trinnaman '10 ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN Amanda Boshard '11 {lead designer} Sam Hadlock '14 Landon Larsen '14 Julie Pierce '11 Sharon Rowan '10 Josh Storer '12 ON THE COVER: SECRETS IN STONE UVU MAGAZINE ONLINE UVU STUDENTS ARE PUTTING THEIR SKILLS TO WORK ON A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT WITH ISRAEL'S HEBREW UNIVERSITY TO UNEARTH ANCIENT SETTLEMENTS. www.uvualumni.org/uvumagazine DEPARTMENTS PRODUCTION University Marketing & Communications 4 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE EDITORIAL BOARD TJ Fund '99 4 UVU NEWS Marc Archambault Curtis Blair Linda Makin '02 8 VERBATIM Curtis Morley ’98 10 UVU ENGAGE AD SALES [email protected] 12 THRU THE LENS SPECIAL THANKS Linda Wickham 22 Q & A 41 INFOGRAPHIK FEEDBACK [email protected] 44 DONOR SPOTLIGHT (801) 863-8179 46 ALUMNI NEWS 2 FALL 2012 | CONTENTS CONTENTS 18 32 38 FEATURES 18 NO DORMS? NO PROBLEM Despite not having official on-campus housing, UVU is pioneering innovative partnerships with neighboring private complexes. 24 UNCOVERING THE SECRETS OF BEIT LEHI UVU students are bringing a digital trade to the work of uncovering ancient settlements sitting under sand and stone in the heart of the Holy Land. 32 A UVU CLASSIC For a quarter-century, the UVU Auto Expo has been an annual draw for car enthusiasts. It also showcases the University's continued excellence in high-skill trades. 38 WOMEN OF LETTERS In Utah, women participate in higher education at a sluggish rate. UVU is aiming to reverse that trend. FALL 2012 | UVU MAGAZINE 3 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Moving to Structured Enrollment UVU Exec Tapped to Head s we begin the 2012-2013 aca- Utah Valley Chamber A demic year, we are also enter- ing a new era at Utah Valley University. Starting this semester, the institution is operating under a new policy called “structured enrollment.” This innova- tive model arose from the need for UVU to remain open to any student while si- multaneously bolstering academic rigor and scholarly expectations. First, a little perspective and back- ground on this move. You are likely aware that UVU has been experienc- PHOTO BY JACOB SCOTT JACOB BY PHOTO ing tremendous growth, adding nearly 10,000 students since making the leap to university status a few short years ago. In fact, UVU became the largest public institution in Utah last fall with more than 33,000 students. This growth is the result of two forces. First, as an open-admission institution, UVU remains a place of second chance for students of any background or level of academic preparation. Second, UVU is increasingly becoming a place of first choice for students seeking the many first-rate university programs we now offer. This perfect storm of popularity is a blessing, but it also requires the University to adapt to ensure that robust growth projections are sustainable and the educational product we deliver trends only up- SCOTT JACOB BY PHOTO ward in quality. This is where structured enrollment comes into play. Under this model, anyone may be admitted to UVU, but each student V al hale, who served as vice will follow a path to graduation that matches his or her education- president for university rela- al ambitions and level of preparation based on minimum academic tions at Utah Valley University for more standards. Students who meet basic standards will have full access to than seven years, was named president UVU’s programs at the time of admission, while those who don’t will and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of be given all the necessary resources to adequately prepare themselves Commerce effective July 23. for university-level studies. By putting individuals on customized “While this is a loss for UVU in many paths, UVU will be better positioned to offer the kind of comprehen- respects, there is a great positive in this sive access to quality education that is expected of a premier teach- news in that UVU and higher educa- ing institution and move students with diverse needs and interests tion continue to have a strong ally toward graduation in a timely fashion. in the Utah Valley Chamber of Com- I believe that this innovative structured enrollment model will merce,” says UVU President Matthew not only be successful but will be replicated nationally. Most impor- S. Holland. tantly, I am confident that this initiative will help us further facili- Chris Taylor, associate vice presi- tate our central aim of student success. As always, I thank you for dent for University Marketing & Com- your friendship and continued interest in UVU. We are connected to munications, will serve as interim vice a great institution, and even greater days are ahead. president until a replacement is named. Sincerely, Matthew S. Holland President 4 FALL 2012 | UVU NEWS UVU NEWS Ground Broken on Student Life and Wellness Building onstruction of a new student There will also be a climbing wall, a C Life and Wellness Building is wellness center and multipurpose ath- underway. Ground was broken on letic courts. June 14 for the new building. A 456-stall parking garage also is "This structure will provide an being constructed near the Student anchor point for students on what is Life and Wellness Building to pro- traditionally considered to be a com- vide some much-needed parking muter campus," says UVU President relief. The parking structure is pro- Matthew S. Holland. "Research shows jected to be finished by fall semester that the more students are involved 2013, while the student center will with campus life, the more likely they be completed in December 2013. are to reach their educational goals. It In other facilities news, UVU re- will be yet another symbol of UVU's ceived a $1 million donation from committment to student success." Barbara Barrington Jones to expand The building will include every- the Wee Care Center, the Univer- thing from spinning, aerobic and yoga sity’s childcare facility. For more on rooms to cardio cinema to weight the Wee Care Center, turn to page 43. rooms with free and machine weights. PHOTO BY JACOB SCOTT JACOB BY PHOTO UVU Launches College of Aviation & Public Services o accommodate growth and T diversity within the College of Technology & Computing, a new col- lege called the College of Aviation & Public Services launched July 1 to en- sure comprehensive focus is provided to areas of similar study. The new college includes the de- partments of aviation science, crimi- nal justice and emergency services. The college is led by Wayne Dor- nan, who most recently directed special projects in the aerospace de- partment at Middle Tennessee State University, where he oversaw FAA- approved flight training, mainte- nance and dispatch programs. FALL 2012 | UVU MAGAZINE 5 UVU NEWS Casper Earns At-Large Bid to NCAA Golf Championships UVU Baseball Players Sign With Major League Teams ason casper became utah valley university’s first-ever golfer M to compete in an NCAA Regional, closing out the tournament in a tie for 55th at Stanford Golf Course with a three-day total 8-over par.