VOL. 10, NO. 2 Summer 2012 The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University Campbellsvillian 2012 SUMMER VOL. 10 I NO. 2 The Campbellsvillian is published four times yearly by the Office of University A Message from the President… Communications for alumni and friends Summer 2012 of Campbellsville University. Dear Alumni and Friends: Dr. Michael V. Carter PRESIDENT Summer 2012 has been a very busy time here at Editorial Board Campbellsville University. Following our May 4-5 commencement ceremonies, where we had a record Joan C. McKinney EDITOR number of graduates, we immediately began a very NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR busy summer school schedule with record enrollment [email protected] in the variety of classes offered. John E. Chowning We have hosted 7,100 young people attending VICE PRESIDENT FOR CHURCH AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS a series of camps and conferences on the campus, Dr. Michael Carter [email protected] representing 14 states. There have been over 150 decisions Benji Kelly for salvation made and an additional 70 rededications and other decisions as of July VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT 13. And we have been busy with fundraising, getting ready for the influx of new and [email protected] returning students for the fall 2012 semester, and preparing for an exciting fall th Paula Smith athletic season including the CU Fighting Tigers football team 25 anniversary. DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS This issue of the Campbellsvillian brings a new design and look to our readers. [email protected] We hope that you will like what you see. Our attempt is to provide even more Jason England coverage while reducing the text and including more photographs and updates. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS [email protected] The mission of the Campbellsvillian is to update you, as alumni and friends of CU, to share with you the many exciting things that are ongoing on campus and to Christina Kern highlight the many accomplishments of our alumni around the world. ASSISTANT EDITOR OFFICE ASSISTANT With the advent of the fall 2012 semester, enrollment looks very strong. A new [email protected] men’s Village residence hall has just been completed that will enable another 48 Chris Megginson students to live on campus. Work has begun on the Alumni and Friends Park to be SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR located on the corner of Broadway and North Columbia Avenue. [email protected] Fundraising is ongoing for a number of key projects, including the Alumni and Linda Waggener Friends Park; business school building; new wellness center; gymnasium and MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR academic space next to the Gosser Gymnasium; art village complex; increasing [email protected] CU’s endowment, and, as always, the Scholarship Fund, which makes a CU education affordable to deserving students with financial needs. Opportunities for OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY student-athletes is expanding this fall with a new men’s swimming team and several COMMUNICATIONS new junior varsity athletic teams. New academic programs include the RN to BSN Campbellsville University online program and a major in graphic design. The business administration degree 1 University Drive with an emphasis in management will be taught completely online, in addition to the UPO 787 Campbellsville, Ky. 42718-2190 traditional classroom. Phone: (270) 789-5214 We are opening a new student coffee lounge and patio area in the Montgomery Fax: (270) 789-5095 [email protected] Library. OR [email protected] You, as alumni and friends of Campbellsville University, are an integral part of the for information with pictures university family. We need your prayers, involvement and financial support as we Campbellsville University is accredited by the continue in the ongoing implementation of Vision 2025—Preparing Christian Servant Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Leaders, which is the very bold blueprint for the future approved by the Board of Decatur, Georgia, telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s Trustees in August 2009. Thank you for your help. May God bless you, and may degrees. The university is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention. God continue blessing Campbellsville University. In compliance with federal law, including provision of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Most cordially, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Campbellsville University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of color, national or ethnic origins, age, disability or military service in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; or employment. Design & Production: FMB Advertising Michael V. Carter, President 6 In this Issue 6 Harrison completes degree after 13 years in pros David Harrison celebrated his achievement at the Louisville Education Center graduation celebration. 9 9 Heath writes book for new families Chandra Heath, 2002 and 2007 grad, finds and still keeps in touch with mentors at CU. 12 Homecoming is Oct. 12-13 Celebrate the 25th anniversary of CU football, the 20th Homecoming car show and the first 12 University Chorale reunion at Homecoming! 14 Alumni & Friends Park breaking ground Plant your name at Campbellsville University! CU’s goal is to have every alumni’s name placed somewhere in the Alumni & Friends Park. 16 Commencement Wayne Coffee of Franklin, Tenn., shows off his diploma to family members. He was one of 597 14 graduates, a record for the 2011-12 academic year. VOL. 10, NO. 2 DEPARTMENTS August 2012 The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University 11 ALUMNI 18 NEWS STRIPES 21 ATHLETICS 16 25 REMEMBER WHEN? GUESS WHO? 26 TIGER TRACKS ON THE COVER Campbellsville University 31 SCRAPBOOK representatives visited the capitol in Frankfort to thank Kentucky legislators for their efforts in higher education. See page 8 for full story. FEATURES I NEWS I ATHLETICS I UPDATES Trustee, Dr. Doug Feltner, does mission work each month By Joan C. McKinney, editor Dr. Doug Feltner examines Bill R. Holeman, who is known as “Preacher Bill.” Holeman and his wife, and a couple of other people are based at the Youth Haven Bible Camp. They go to schools throughout Eastern Kentucky entertaining young people with religious-based skits. He has two dummies, Homer and Henry, that he uses in his act. Holeman has been with the crusaders of Kentucky Mountain Mission for over 60 years. (Photo by Edmund Shelby, The Beattyville Enterprise) 4 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University Master of Every month, Dr. Doug Feltner, a Campbellsville University Board of Trustees member from Green County, social work along with his wife, Barbara, and daughter, Kelsey, an is accredited incoming CU freshman, pack their car with medical By Joan C. McKinney, editor supplies and travel to Beattyville, Ky., for a weekend. The Council on Social Work Education has accredited Campbellsville University’s Their son, Matt, a podiatry resident “One family that we see regularly master of social work degree. who graduated from CU in 2008, often has a beautiful 8-year-old child that “Accreditation is a challenging accompanies them. was recently diagnosed with a brain process, yet it provides a level of The Feltners are part of Kentucky tumor. I feel helpless that I cannot offer assurance that the program is delivering Mountain Mission, founded in 1942 successful treatment,” he said. a curriculum consistent with professional and which reaches the people of Eastern “Even my words of sympathy are social work standards,” said Dr. Darlene Kentucky through its church camp insufficient. I realize that these parents Eastridge, dean of the Carver School programs, pastoring of local churches are heartbroken about their child’s of Social Work and Counseling. and school ministries. The mission illness. It is during times like these that “The recognition of the Carver organized volunteer dentists and physi- I realize that the main purpose of this School’s MSW program as a Council on cians to serve patients free of charge. medical ministry is much more than Social Work Education accredited “Our resources are limited,” Feltner medicines or surgeries. The defining program adds a level of assurance and said, “but we never turn away any question is, ‘Do they see Jesus in me?’” public confidence about the quality of patient. We see adults and children Feltner said one of his favorite stories this program. We are pleased to be with many different medical problems, from the Bible is Luke 10:25-37. Jesus among the approximately 232 CSWE- including acute and chronic issues. told about a man that had been beaten, accredited master’s programs We perform office surgeries as well. robbed and left to die beside the road. throughout the United States.” The patients that we treat are so Many saw him but never offered to help. Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU, gracious. It is a pleasure to treat them.” Then, a man of different ethnicity saw said, “This is a major step forward in the In addition to free visits, they provide him and immediately took time to help growth of the Carver School of Social sample medications or refer patients to the man. He treated his wounds, took Work at Campbellsville University. When indigent drug programs sponsored by him to a shelter and paid for all costs the Carver School was first transferred to pharmaceutical companies in many involved. After telling this story, Jesus CU, we worked hard to build and receive instances. said, “Go and do likewise.” accreditation for the bachelor’s of social Feltner said he sees a repeating story Feltner said, “I feel a sense of truly work and to make that program one that in the patients of no insurance and no making a difference in the lives of these was fully recognized as a quality and reserve funds to pay for medical care.