VOL. 11, NO. 3 FALL 2013 The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University Campbellsvillian FALL 2013 A MESSAGE VOL. 11 I NO. 3 FROM THE The Campbellsvillian is published four times yearly by the Office of University PRESIDENT Communications for alumni and friends FALL 2013 of Campbellsville University. Dr. Michael V. Carter PRESIDENT DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS: Dr. Michael V. Carter EDITORIAL BOARD Joan C. McKinney The late summer/early fall is a favorite season of the year as students return to the campus, EDITOR NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR athletic teams begin practice and start intercollegiate competition, and the campus is very [email protected] busy. Once again, we are in the midst of the beginning of the fall academic term, and John E. Chowning enrollment numbers are very strong. These are exciting days in the life of Campbellsville VICE PRESIDENT FOR CHURCH University. AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT We are in our 10th year reaffirmation of accreditation with the Southern Association of [email protected] Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges. Dr. Frank Cheatham and a number Benji Kelly of other faculty and staff have worked very hard for the past year in preparing our self-study VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT [email protected] draft, which was sent to SACS in mid-September. Another important aspect of the SACS process is the development of a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), which will focus Paula Smith DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS attention on the teaching of ethics across the curriculum. [email protected] Summer 2013 has been an exciting time as well. We hosted more than 7,000 campers Drew Tucker this summer. Summer camps included the LifeWay CentriKids camps, a large Fellowship of COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT Christian Athletes conference and a number of athletic-related gatherings. During this period, [email protected] there were approximately 200 professions of faith and a number of other decisions for Christ. Chris Megginson Several new facilities are being completed on the campus, including the new Alumni & SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR [email protected] Friends Park, new Women’s Village residence hall, new Papa John’s and Tigerville Grill, and opening of the Larry and Beverly Noe Somerset Education Center. Several existing facilities Linda Waggener MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR have been upgraded, and new landscaping improvements have been completed around [email protected] the campus. Four years ago, in August 2009, the Board of Trustees approved “Vision 2025– OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY Preparing Christian Servant Leaders” as the long-term blueprint plan for the future of COMMUNICATIONS Campbellsville University. We continue to implement Vision 2025 in all areas of CU life – in Campbellsville University academics, enrollment and student life, athletics, facility expansions and upgrades, growing 1 University Drive UPO 787 the footprint of CU, and in the integration of faith and learning – all designed for Campbellsville Campbellsville, KY 42718-2190 University to emerge as one of America’s premier Christian universities and to prepare Christian Phone: (270) 789-5214 Fax: (270) 789-5095 servant leaders. [email protected] The “Our Time-This Place” capital campaign, a direct outgrowth of Vision 2025, is OR [email protected] for information with pictures ongoing, and we are very grateful for the support of our Board of Trustees, Advancement Campbellsville University is accredited by the Board, Church Relations Council, and other constituency groups. As we near completion Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of our “30 by 13” goal ($30 million in donations and pledges by the end of calendar year of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, telephone number (404) 679-4501) 2013), we look forward to the future with anticipation and enthusiasm. CU remains to award the associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The university is affiliated with the Christ-centered, Baptist-connected and forward-moving as we begin this new academic Kentucky Baptist Convention. year and prepare for an exciting future. Thank you for your continuing prayers, support, In compliance with federal law, including provision of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and friendship as we work together in advancing the cause of Christian higher education and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Campbellsville University does not illegally at Campbellsville University. discriminate on the basis of color, national or ethnic origins, age, disability or military service in its administration of education policies, programs, Most cordially, or activities; admissions policies; or employment. Design & Production: FMB Advertising Michael V. Carter, President IN THIS ISSUE Two bikes, a two-person tent, and 4,200 miles in eight 6 weeks were how siblings Rob and Maranda Wilkinson chose to raise awareness for Partners in Development. Clint Poore’s Omega Force Strength Team slogan is 6 7 “The world’s strongest team with the world’s greatest message.” A lesson based on a message from the Bible is on each barbell, such as the 111-pound one he holds here which features Deuteronomy 6:4. Students returning to CU will see many new improve- 10 ments as the fall semester begins – from Papa John’s to the Tigerville Grill to a new look to the university’s entrance. Campbellsville University hosted more than 7,000 7 11 campers this summer. A majority were with CentriKid. CU is hosting The Oak Ridge Boys in concert 16 Monday, Oct. 28. To get tickets call (270) 789-5211. DEPARTMENTS 13 NEWSSTRIPES 10 18 ATHLETICS REMEMBER WHEN? 23 GUESS WHO? 24 TIGER TRACKS 31 SCRAPBOOK ON THE COVER VOL. 11, NO. 3 FALL 2013 Campbellsville University had a busy summer with over 7,000 The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University campers on campus. Activities ranged from (clockwise) Ethan Mullins painting glitter on a rock at the Chowning Art Shop for a July 4th event; Suzanne Mobley Bennett playing Aunt Eller in 11 “Oklahoma!” performed at CU and Claire Goff played Mary; Jaide Jones from Murphysboro, Ill., at a CentriKid camp; Matt Payton, student manager of WLCU Radio, interviewing Dr. Shane Garrison, assistant professor of educational ministries, at a Back to School Bash and Dave Walters, vice president for admissions and student services, looking at a 1955 Oldsmobile, owned by Larry Strange, at the July 4th CU-Tri-County Car Club car show. (CU Photos by Joan C. McKinney, Drew Tucker and Ye Wei “Vicky”) 16 FEATURES I NEWS I ATHLETICS I UPDATES IMPROVING SOCIETY ONEAT ADAD TIME Fatherhood Initiative seeks to keep men involved in their families By Molly K. Phillips, contributing writer, Lexington Herald-Leader (Editor’s Note: David Cozart is working toward implications of that statistic are much greater A father of three, Cozart has learned a master of theology degree at Campbellsville than most would presume. firsthand many of the lessons that he University. He is a 1993 graduate of Campbellsville University and was a former Fighting Tiger football “It’s been on my heart for about the past teaches men who come to the Initiative’s player. He serves as associate minister at Bracktown 10 years or so that fatherhood is the root programs. First Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky. Printed by permission from Molly K. Phillips and the Lexington issue of so many of the social problems we “It’s a ministry to me, absolutely,” Herald-Leader from its June 15, 2013, issue, the day deal with today,” he said. Cozart took the he said. “I learn things each time we before Father’s Day. Photo by Tessa Lighty, Lexington Herald-Leader staff) helm at the Fatherhood Initiative in the winter execute one of our programs. Some of of 2010, when it was created as a branch of the things I’m working with the men on, Biologically speaking, every person has the Lexington Leadership Foundation. But I’m working on in my own household.” a father. However, as families gather for he has worked professionally on fatherhood The programs are broken down into picnics and fishing trips this weekend in issues for the past decade. three main components: “24-7 Dad” celebration of Father’s Day, statistics from Statistics show that a variety of problems, classes about parenting; “10 Great the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that one including childhood obesity, unwanted teen Dates” classes focused on building out of every three American children might pregnancy and domestic violence, increase strong marriages; and in-depth mentoring, Bnot be celebrating in the conventional way. in homes with disengaged fathers, Cozart provided by the organization’s two staff The Census Bureau and the National said. The Fatherhood Initiative attempts to caseworkers. Fatherhood Initiative estimate that one-third address some of those problems by investing Fathers who want to be a part of the of children are growing up in a home with in fathers. program go through an application process. an absentee father. “We want to restore, equip and deploy Working with a caseworker is always a David Cozart, director of the Fayette fathers back into the family and community,” self-elected step, and Cozart said there County Fatherhood Initiative, said the he said. has been an overwhelming response. 4 Campbellsvillian: THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY said. “We’ve seen him grow, matriculate “The truth is, I think dads, for the through drug court, develop a strong most part, really want to be involved with relationship with his daughter and gain their children. Oftentimes it is fear of their visitation with her and even increase own inadequacy that causes them to that visitation.” withdraw.” The Fatherhood Initiative has mentored For dads seeking immediate advice, and supported him during each step in his Cozart said, “be present; do your best.