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a g a z i n e
Issue III, 2013
Collaborative Progress
Members of the Mount Union community work together to move the institution forward.
PRESIDENTIAL notes
Pictured to the right are President and Mrs. Giese shaking the hands of members of the Class of 2017 during the annual welcome picnic. The event was held at their home during Fall Orientation in August.
ynamic, challenging, relevant, residential, diverse and attractive these are just a few of the adjectives that Advancing Excellence A Strategic Plan for the University of Mount Union uses to describe the Mount Union of tomorrow. With a clearly-defined vision that anticipates how the University will look by the close of the plan, it truly provides a road map for the years to come. We have followed this road map diligently, and we have achieved much in our third year of implementation. But the future laid forth in this plan goes far beyond ornate descriptors, statistics and goals to really get at whats at the heart of the institution our students. They are the reason for Mount Unions existence, thus their needs and expectations should always be at the forefront of all we do. All of the work that went into the creation of this plan centered around our students current and future. Its all about meeting their emerging needs and arming them for success in the 21st century. Heres what we knew going into this process. We knew that it was critical to foster a learning environment in which students are fully engaged and where their intellectual development is measured by their ability to think critically, communicate effectively, serve compassionately and lead ably. And, we knew we had to do so while also crafting a curriculum that is both pertinent and pliable to ensure that they are prepared for the yet-to-be-discovered career fields of our ever-evolving world. We knew it was our responsibility to move our students along in their journeys toward independence by extending learning beyond the classroom and educating the whole person mind, body and spirit. We also knew that our students abilities to thrive in the global nature of our world would be dependent upon our power as an institution to expose them to diverse cultures, ideas and opportunities. At the same time, we knew a number of external forces were on the verge of posing some significant
challenges that could potentially compromise our ability to provide all of the critical elements I just mentioned. Changing and declining demographics in our region, a turbulent economy, decreases in state and federal funding and a proliferation of higher education options are just a few. These challenges were about to threaten our viability as an institution. In fact, they would soon compromise the world of higher education as we knew it. Thus, Advancing Excellence also addresses critical foundational elements such as strategic enrollment growth, financial sustainability and visibility and reputation. These support elements are critical to combatting the external challenges from which we are not immune and safeguarding our strength as an institution. In fact, when combined with our efforts to enhance the student experience, these elements will not only help us survive the current climate in higher education, but also thrive in the aftermath at a time when many institutions were at risk of faltering. Now, in the third year of the plan, I am confident that the goals that our strategic plan lays forth are the right ones. Weve made some necessary adjustments along the way, and overall, we are making good on the promises that Advancing Excellence makes. As you read the pages that follow, I think that youll agree that Mount Union is an institution that is on the move. But rest assured that, as we forge into the future, we have not and will not forget the past. The enduring characteristics we all cherish, including our mission and commitment to a liberal arts philosophy, will continue to be hallmarks of the Mount Union experience for generations to come. Sincerely,
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Diversity 18
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DEVELOP A
CURRICULUM
FOR THE FUTURE
KEY OBJECTIVES
Strengthen and revise the general education curriculum Expand graduate programs Identify and implement strategic additions or modifications to the undergraduate program with a focus on high-demand healthcare programs Enhance the fine arts program Increase opportunities for research and scholarly accomplishment Increase opportunities for experiential learning Design and grow online offerings
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Excerpt from Advancing Excellence: A Strategic Plan for the University of Mount Union
Integral to Mount Unions academic development will be an intentional focus on high-demand healthcare programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level fulfilling one of societys greatest needs. These programs will provide great synergy with the our already flourishing programs in healthrelated disciplines and the natural sciences and will reinforce our commitment to education for the 21st century.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
EXERCISE SCIENCE
We have many championship-level teams at Mount Union, which gives students a wonderful opportunity to work with high-caliber athletes.
Learn more about athletic training online: mountunion.edu/
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NURSING
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Christina Ippolito 09
Exercise Science Major Doctor of Chiropractic and Graduate Associate, New York Chiropractic College
I am an adjunct faculty member in the chiropractic program, teaching in the gross anatomy lab as well as diagnostic and chiropractic technique courses. I also spend time as a research assistant, collecting data for studies involving the chiropractic profession. I am currently finishing my masters degree in acupuncture.
The education I received in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and biomechanics at Mount Union prepared me for a rigorous course load in graduate school. I was much more prepared than many students in the basic science classes. The critical thinking skills I learned from the exercise science program have helped me to independently analyze any information that I come across in my career. Attending the International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference with Dr. Ron Mendel piqued my interest in seeking out as much continuing education as I could to further my knowledge. The life skills I have learned from my psychology classes and Alpha Phi Omega service honorary involvement have helped shape my career and interactions with other people. I had a research internship at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism during the summer following graduation. It was a great continuation of the research principles we learned from Dr. Mendel and a bridge to the healthcare field and the research involved at the graduate level. Upon completion of the acupuncture program in April, I will move to New York City to begin my practice as a chiropractor and acupuncturist. I would also like to continue teaching in an anatomy lab.
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Louise Thoma 08
Exercise Science Major Graduate Research Assistant, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University Physical Therapist, OhioHealth
I am a physical therapist now pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in health and rehabilitation sciences. I am specifically interested in understanding the strength and movement of active people with cartilage injuries in their knees.
As the daughter of a Mount Union professor, I grew up on campus and was initially adamant that I wanted to move away from home. Thus, I was considering schools around the region. However, I found myself comparing each to Mount Union. Ultimately, I only had to look as far as my backyard to find the exact combination of everything I wanted. In my junior and senior years at Mount Union, I saw a push for more research consumption and scientific writing in both my major (exercise science) and minor (chemistry) classes. Throughout physical therapy school, we were constantly required to read and assess the scientific literature on various topics. I felt that the emphasis I experienced in these areas while at Mount Union put me a step above my peers. As a practicing physical therapist, I need to be able to consume and apply the most current research to provide patients the best care according to the evidence.
FAVORITE PROFESSOR
RIGOROUS ACADEMICS
CAREER PREPARATION
CRITICAL PREPARATION
FIRST STEPS
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
NEXT STEPS
FOSTER AN
ENGAGING
CAMPUS COMMUNITY
KEY OBJECTIVES
Continue the transformation of student housing Expand recreation, gathering and eating spaces Broaden the reach of the cultural and fine arts programs Support the Division III student-athlete Create an environment that encourages alumni-student interaction
Excerpt from Advancing Excellence: A Strategic Plan for the University of Mount Union
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All athletic teams need to be provided with adequate facilities, competent coaching, ample resources for recruiting and appropriate competitive opportunities. In addition, the University fosters an athletic program that sets a high standard for academic achievement and prepares its participants for a lifetime of leadership.
Mike Jarrett 87
Business Administration Major President, Jarrett Logistics Systems, PackShip USA, Jarrett Companies, Jeanneret Trailer and Truck Repair and Zephyrs 24 Hour Fitness
Im the president of a variety of companies positioned in the transportation, logistics, real estate and fitness industries. I am responsible for creating and implementing strategic direction and ensuring the companies meet financial performance objectives, employ the best personnel and meet and exceed customer expectations.
As an athlete, I learned how to persevere, work hard and serve as a leader. From Coach Ken Wable, I learned how to plan and organize as well as the value of preparation. From Coach Larry Kehres, I learned that focus, attention to detail, hard work, preparedness and accountability are keys to winning on the field and in life. Years later, I realized that running a successful football team is very similar to running a successful company. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn how to win from both Coach Wable and Coach Kehres. I enjoy making decisions that make a difference. The most important part of my job is to make sure we recruit and retain great people, ensure those people are in the right positions and that they all are on the same bus, heading in the same direction. I tell people often that Tom Brady is a great quarterback, but he would be a crummy offensive guard. Having great people does not guarantee success. However, having great people in the right positions and all on the same page will give your organization the best opportunity to achieve greatness.
Mark A. Black 98
Elementary Education Major Executive Director of Secondary Education, Akron Public Schools
I support and lead 19 secondary schools in their endeavor to create career and college readiness opportunities for students, build staff capacity and increase rigor in the curriculum in order to close the learning gap and provide opportunities for all students to be career and college ready upon graduation from high school.
My Mount Union education provided me with a foundation of readiness to be an effective teacher and leader. It also has provided me with an upward pathway within education. I had three professors Dr. Linda Berkey, Dr. Tom Gannon and Dr. Jack DeSario who I favored equally because of their patience, guidance and understanding of my situation of being a single parent, student and athlete during my time at Mount Union. Beating all odds and graduating from college and being a part of two National Championship football teams are some of my best college memories. My first job out of college was serving as a sixth grade science teacher in Massillon City Schools. I return to campus to speak with aspiring teachers and athletes as well as bring students on college exploration visits.
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CAMPUS ATMOSPHERE
CAREER PREPARATION
FAVORITE PROFESSORS
CAREER PREPARATION
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
FIRST JOB
STAYING CONNECTED
The Mount Union football team won its 11th NCAA Division III National Championship in 2012, leading the way for the Purple Raiders to claim both the mens and womens Ohio Athletic Conference all-sports trophies.
The Purple Raider football team claimed its 11th NCAA Division III National Championship at the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl as well as the conference title with a 9-0 record in the OAC and an overall record of 15-0. This was the 21st consecutive OAC title for the Raiders and the 24th overall. The volleyball team won its second consecutive OAC championship and also advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for only the third time in school history. The mens cross country team won its 26th OAC championship in 2012 and also placed fifth at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. After claiming the 2012 Ohio Athletic Conference Wrestling Championship its 12th overall the wrestling team went on to place second at the NCAA Mideast Regional. The womens indoor and outdoor track and field teams claimed their third straight and fourth overall OAC indoor title and their fourth straight and fifth overall OAC outdoor title. Likewise, the mens indoor and outdoor track and field teams earned their 32nd OAC indoor championship and third straight OAC outdoor championship. With a championship win at the OAC Softball Tournament its second ever the softball team advanced to the NCAA tournament. In addition, the 2012-2013 baseball team clinched its second-ever OAC Baseball Tournament title and advanced to the NCAA Mideast Regionals. Learn more about Mount Unions athletic teams online:
CHAMPIONSHIPS
With the support of our outstanding coaching staff and Athletic Director Larry Kehres, they were able to accomplish amazing things, both in the classroom and on the playing field.
Eight of Mount Unions teams had national team finishes. Football won the national championship, and volleyball advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in the fall. In the winter, womens indoor track and field finished ninth in the nation while the mens indoor track and field team placed 13th. Then, in the spring, the mens outdoor track and field team placed 12th, and the womens outdoor track and field team finished in 69th place, while baseball and softball both advanced to their respective NCAA tournaments. Our teams and student-athletes fared extremely well during last years season, said Larry Kehres 71, athletic director. Not only did 10 of our teams claim OAC championships during the season, but 63 student-athletes were acknowledged for their outstanding success in the classroom by earning Academic All-OAC honors.
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The Mount Union Stadium press box and locker room project was completed over the summer, providing the University with the renovated Dom Capers Press Box and two new locker rooms. The press box is named for Dom Capers 72, defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, who made the project possible. Located adjacent to the east side open stands of Mount Union Stadium, the locker room and press box renovations were completed in two phases. Phase one consisted of new locker rooms being constructed on each side of the press box to accommodate mens and womens soccer and the new mens and womens lacrosse programs. The second phase included installation of an elevator and all new windows throughout the press box. Construction also included the addition of a new brick faade to both sides of the press box. In addition, work was completed on Stadium and Hartshorn plazas as the next phase of the Universitys street vacation initiative. Through the vacation and eventual closing of internal streets on Mount Unions core campus, a new vehicular pattern will be created, dramatically increasing safety and promoting a healthy and beautiful pedestrian campus.
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SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS
Larry Kehres finished his coaching career as the winningest coach in college football history with a winning percentage of .929 (322 wins, 24 losses, 3 ties in 27 seasons).
The Raiders 11 National Championships (1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012) are a record for college football teams in a playoff format.
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Mount Union won its third straight and record 14th Ohio Athletic Conference mens all-sports trophy. The Raiders also won the womens title, sweeping both titles in the same year for only the second time in school history.
Mount Union has two NFL wide receivers who are among the top 15 in receptions in the NFL Pierre Garcon 10 of the Washington Redskins and Cecil Shorts III of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Raiders placed 33rd in the final 2012-2013 Learfield Directors Cup Standings. The award, administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), ranks athletic departments based on their national team finishes. Mount Union was the highest ranked NCAA Division III institution in Ohio. Mount Union had two student athletes Nick Driskill, football, and Mary Mahoney, track and field named Capital One NCAA Division III Academic All-Americans of the Year in their respective sports. Mount Union was the only school to have two different athletes earn the honor last year.
MANAGE STRATEGIC
ENROLLMENT
GROWTH
Civil engineering and mechanical engineering are among the new academic programs that serve as recruitment pipelines.
KEY OBJECTIVES
Establish and achieve strategic enrollment levels Build strategic pipelines for recruitment Increase traditional undergraduate retention and graduation rates Secure an appropriate segment of the transfer market
Excerpt from Advancing Excellence: A Strategic Plan for the University of Mount Union
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The current climate in higher education will present challenges for growth, but by raising the bar for recruitment and retention and establishing new quality undergraduate and graduate programs with market draw, the University will emerge as a beacon of excellence and innovation.
In a time of declining demographics in our primary markets, pipeline recruiting strategies are developed in part to help combat the declining number of high school seniors and the increased competition for those students.
Department chairs are currently working with the offices of Marketing and Admission to become proactive in recruitment for their programs. One way that faculty members are involved is through tele-counseling campaigns in which experienced admission telecounselors dial and initiate the call, before turning the phone over to faculty members who speak to interested students about their respective academic programs. In addition, visual and performing arts faculty members visit high schools and arts competitions to promote their programs. The unique aspect of the visual and performing arts is that so many of our applicants have a demonstrated interest or background in the arts as co-curriculars, Tomko said. Even if they dont major or minor in the arts, these students contribute to a vibrant arts environment at Mount Union. The newest pipeline recruitment effort for the proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is in the planning stages, pending approval by the appropriate external agencies.
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WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION
FAVORITE PROFESSOR
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
HANDS-ON PROJECTS
FAVORITE CLASS
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Mount Union faculty members are participating in direct recruitment in ever-increasing numbers in an effort to present their programs to prospective students. Dr. Osama Jadaan, chair of the Department of Engineering, has been an integral part of recruiting potential civil and mechanical engineering students. As engineers themselves, Mount Union engineering faculty members are able to explain to potential students how the engineering profession makes the world a better place. We can provide examples of cool projects that they will work on, and we can explain to students how their generation will be the one to solve the big societal problems of tomorrow like cleaning the environment, providing alternative sources of energy, improving healthcare and getting us deeper into space, Jadaan said. To do so, we go to the students in their high schools to engage with them. We do not wait for them to come to us. Jadaan also said faculty members talk with students about the exceptional faculty at Mount Union, small class sizes, intensely handson education and strong communication skills they will learn. We also discuss with the students that we are not just educating engineers rather, we are building leaders, he said. According to Dr. Patricia Boehm, chair of the Department of Music and interim chair of the Department of Theatre, performing arts faculty members work with high school music groups in various capacities. Dr. Grant Cook, associate professor of music and director of choral activities, works with area choirs to help fine-tune performances, and Jonathan Willis, director of bands, conducts high school honors bands. As students see the level they can reach when they work with a university-level conductor, it sometimes illuminates the possibility in their mind a little better, Boehm said. It gives the students a way of understanding what it would be like to go to college and work under a collegiate-level music director. In addition, Dr. Elaine Anderson, professor of music, recently completed a successful sabbatical project in which she produced a CD of Mount Unions string faculty in performance. Complimentary copies of the CD have been sent to high school orchestra directors in an effort to focus attention on Mount Union as a possible destination for their high school orchestra students. The Department of Theatre is conducting a similar effort to recruit students. Theatre faculty members actively recruit by conducting
ENGINEERING
theatre workshops at area schools and even out of state. Kevin P. Kern, assistant professor of theatre, recently attended the Michigan Thespian Festival in Saginaw, MI, where he participated in an intense 36-hour event that included competitions, exhibitions and workshops dedicated to high school theatre. In addition, Kern is planning a Shakespeare at the Castle event for summer 2014. The event will provide high school students with a big school opportunity, allowing them to apprentice at a theatre event connected to Mount Union. Shakespeare At The Castle, along with our new Performing Arts Center, allows us to make a very compelling case for attending Mount Union to major in the performing arts, Kern said. We can provide the opportunities usually associated with a big school (professional theatre and a beautiful new facility) while still providing the personal attention unique to small schools. The Department of Art plays a role in recruiting students as well. Margo Miller, chair of the department, recently attended the ChiArts Performing and Visual Arts College Fair in Chicago, IL to represent Mount Union. While there, Miller spoke with students with an interest in visual and performing arts about the opportunities offered at Mount Union. According to Boehm, the visual and performing arts naturally lend themselves to interactive recruitment. Music, theatre and art are all very visual and participatory, so we go where they are participating, show them what we can do and work with them on their level, she said. Dr. Nezam Al-Nsair, chair of the Department of Nursing, is using a number of tactics to recruit future nurses from area high schools. Members of the department have visited private and public local schools and given presentations on professions and careers in healthcare, in particular, nursing. During the presentations, students are able to ask questions on topics such as admission requirements for the program, length of the program and what the nursing major at Mount Union entails. This gives students an opportunity to ask questions about nursing and other medical careers, he said. It makes us more visible and allows us to build relationships with high school students so theyll consider Mount Union. According to Al-Nsair, his department is also hoping to work with high schools that offer biomedical tracks to target students interested in the nursing profession.
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NURSING
RESOURCES
The addition of Hartshorn Plaza is one of the many improvements that were made as part of Mount Unions modern Campus Master Plan.
KEY OBJECTIVES
Design a modern Campus Master Plan including commercial development opportunities on the perimeter of campus Launch a focused fund-raising campaign Engage Mount Union alumni of all generations Develop a competitive salary and benefits plan that recognizes outstanding achievement Serve as a leader in the higher education sustainability movement
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Excerpt from Advancing Excellence: A Strategic Plan for the University of Mount Union
At a time during which the economy is affecting everyone, Mount Union has been fortunate to have a history of strength, providing us with the assets and the energy to be proactive in the coming years. Our adept management of all resources has resulted in an unprecedented five decades of consecutive balanced financial operations, with manageable debt, as well as a solid fiscal reputation.
IMPORTANCE OF GIVING
Jim Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer, The Timken Company Trustee, Mount Union Board of Trustees
We feel so fortunate to be able to give back. Our Mount Union educations have enabled us to provide a good living for our family. Passing on our values about education to our sons has resulted in two adults who are engaged in their communities. One of our sons is involved in providing care for mentally disabled adults and the other is a professor of neuropsychology at Rutgers University. We take advantage of special events. We have attended football games for years and also see our fellow alumni at Education on the Run, Schooler Lectures and brunches before the games. We also have a small circle of friends with whom we celebrate small reunions. As project contributors to the Performing Arts Center, we participated in the buildings groundbreaking ceremony during the 2013 Alumni Weekend and Homecoming. Our favorite building on campus is, of course, Chapman Hall. Were sure the new Performing Arts Center, when its finished, will be right up there as well.
GETTING INVOLVED
FAVORITE BUILDING
Supporting Mount Union financially has been a priority for my late wife Betty and me since we have had the resources to do so. I hope that I can continue such support in her memory. I care that students have the support they need at Mount Union to fulfill their career dreams, and that is my motivation to give. I am grateful for the opportunity to share in my small way to ensure that they are getting the quality education that will be an anchor to a fulfilling life. As a trustee, it is relatively easy for me to stay connected with the activities even though my campus visits are now fewer because of distance and mobility limitations. I can participate in trustee committee meetings via the internet, and I frequently speak with administrators and fellow trustees. My favorite building is certainly Chapman Hall because it has epitomized the liberal arts values and culture that have been central to Mount Union since its beginning.
STAYING CONNECTED
FAVORITE BUILDING
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Gallaher Hall, the Universitys new health and medical sciences building, is currently under construction on Union Avenue. Around 40 construction workers are on the site every day. The building has been named for the late Dr. Charles S. Gallaher 25. While attending Mount Union, Gallaher was an active brother of Phi Kappa Tau. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in medicine from the University of Louisville. During World War II, he served as commander in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps in the southwest Pacific. He later worked as staff physician at the Kodak Company and became a surgeon and administrator of Park Ridge Hospital in Rochester, NY. Gallaher served on the Mount Union Board of Trustees from 1956 to 1994 and was honored with the Alumni Service Award in 1994. In 1979, he established the Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Gallaher Scholarship Fund to assist worthy students. According to Blaine Lewis, director of the Mount Union Physical Plant, the buildings roof is expected to be completed by the new year along with all exterior brick work, stone work and windows. Its a major milestone for us, and were on track for that to happen, Lewis said. This will secure the building shell and allow us
GALLAHER HALL
to provide temporary heat inside the building so we can begin installing drywall. Over the course of the winter, Lewis expects plumbing, electrical work, sprinkler systems and ductwork to be completed with exterior site work to take place in spring. Furniture will be delivered in June, and he expects the project to be complete by July 1. The newest technology in heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment is being incorporated into this new building, Lewis said. This will be one of the most efficient academic buildings on campus. The new facility will house Mount Unions Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and a potential Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, pending the appropriate approvals. In addition, it will become the new home to the Universitys masters program in physician assistant studies, currently located in Bracy Hall, which enrolls 61 students and welcomed its fifth cohort in May. With a projected cost of $12.5 million, Gallaher Hall will include an operating simulation room, exam rooms, skill labs, a conference room, tiered and regular classrooms, expansion space, a courtyard and faculty offices. The facility will come in the form of a new building connected by a walkway to the south end of Bracy Hall along Union Avenue.
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On the northeast end of campus, work has started on the Universitys new Performing Arts Center. Students majoring and/or minoring in art, theatre, music, music education and music performance as well those participating in the visual and performing arts at the co-curricular level will benefit from this modernized and renovated facility. Demolition of the west end of the current facility was completed last summer. According to Lewis, the project will be completed in two phases beginning with the construction of a new courtyard
space and followed by a new performing theatre space. The courtyard space is currently under roof, and work will continue through the winter. Construction on the playhouse theatre is expected to begin in March, and the estimated project completion date is December 2014. The facility will include a new lobby, proscenium theatre, black box theatre, green room, scene shop, costume shop, dressing area, art gallery and choir room as well as a renovated band room. The total cost for the project is estimated at $13 million.
ENHANCE THE
DIVERSIT Y
OF OUR CAMPUS COMMUNITY
Mount Union students traveled to the Dominican Republic during spring break as part of a social responsibility course, further exposing them to intercultural experiences and diversity.
KEY OBJECTIVES
Foster an inclusive campus environment Increase the number of U.S. minority and international students Increase U.S. minority retention and graduation rates Increase the number of full-time U.S. minority, female and international faculty Increase student exposure to intercultural experiences Create new intercultural opportunities for faculty and staff
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Excerpt from Advancing Excellence: A Strategic Plan for the University of Mount Union
Our students abilities to thrive in the global nature of our 21st century world will be dependent on our power as an institution to expose them to diverse cultures, ideas and opportunities. In essence, we must evolve as a uniquelydiverse and culturally-supportive community to ensure the enrichment of the educational experience, promotion of personal growth and encouragement of critical thinking.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Association of International Students hosts an international dinner every year, exposing the Mount Union and Alliance communities to diversity. Fall 2013 recruitment activities ranged from hosting a group of students from Tezukayama University in September to high school visits and college fairs in Ontario, Canada as part of a recruitment tour in November. In addition, Mount Union was one of 100 universities attending the Dimensions Forum in Chicago, IL, a twoday event for Saudi Arabian students currently studying in the United States who are looking to advance to degree programs. In March 2014, Adams will participate in the Linden Tour to Vietnam and China, which will include attending high school visits and college fairs in Hanoi, Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wuhan and Beijing, China. All Mount Union students have opportunities to participate in multicultural events on campus, according to Richard Jackson 02, assistant dean of students and director of diversity and inclusion. We talk to students about how important diversity is and let each student know that they bring diversity to the table, Jackson said. Several student groups make up the campus Diversity Council, including the Black Student Union (BSU), Association of Women Students (AWS), Association of International Students (AIS), Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Hispanic Organization of Latino Americans (HOLA), See the Ability Not the Disability (STAND) and Spiritual Life and Leadership. The Diversity Council meets weekly and plans events such as the annual Not Another Statistic Conference. We encourage all students to get involved with diversity, Jackson said. If we dont have a group already established, we want to hear students opinions about creating other organizations that reflect diversity.
Diversity is essential to the fulfillment of our institutional mission, and a multicultural and diverse campus benefits the entire campus community.
In addition, the Minority Achievement Award program offers competitively-based awards to academically-qualified American minority students. Those eligible to participate take part in an oncampus competition, which involves completion of an essay and an interview process. Awards of up to $12,000 per year are awarded to a number of students based on performance. This program is intended to encourage a diverse entering class, both in terms of race/ ethnicity and other under-represented populations on campus. According to Canavan, recruiting diverse students continues to be a priority for the admission staff. Diversity is essential to the fulfillment of our institutional mission, and a multicultural and diverse campus benefits the entire campus community, Canavan said. Students exposure to diverse ideas and individuals will broaden their perspectives and enhance their personal growth as they develop toward various careers and an understanding of the world in which we live. The Office of International Recruitment and Admission has been pursuing a variety of direct and indirect recruitment activities, according to Dawn Adams 97, director of international recruitment and admission.
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITING
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TEACHING JAPANESE
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
I chose to teach because of the influence some exceptional chemistry teachers had on me during my undergraduate studies. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and love of chemistry with others, and my aim is to be a role model for my students as my teachers were to me. I try to have an exciting and sometimes entertaining class whenever possible... yes, chemistry is that much fun! My students know from the very first day that they will have to participate in class, and by the end of the semester, they usually enjoy doing this. I try to get students to make a connection between lecture material and items in the news or nature, that way they can see the real-world applications of some of the theories being taught. Stroke is a leading cause of death and adult disability worldwide, and there are very few treatment options available. My research interests combine medicinal, organic and green chemistry in a drug discovery effort to find new and improved therapies to treat this illness. Diversity on campus gives students the opportunity to interact with people of different backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles. It creates an open-mindedness that prepares students for the dynamic and intertwined world in which we live. I am originally from Jamaica, and I did my graduate work in New Orleans, LA and for a short time in Montreal, Canada. During this time, I met individuals from many different cultures and backgrounds who all spoke different languages. This exposure to such diversity was truly enriching for me, and I do believe that every student should have that experience.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A GLOBAL WORLD
TEACHING STYLE
TREATING STROKE
CAREER PATH
IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY
REAL-WORLD PREPARATION
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DIVERSITY ON CAMPUS
University of Mount Union international students represent the following countries:
Bolivia
China
Ethiopia
France
Germany
Ghana
India
Ireland
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Spain
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Vietnam
STUDY ABROAD
Each year, approximately 60 Mount Union students pack their bags and head across the borders or overseas to study abroad. Some participate in short-term, faculty-led travel over spring break or the summer and others experience the cultures and languages of another country for a semester or full academic year. Spring break and summer trips provide students with the benefit of traveling abroad for a condensed period of time as part of a group, led by a faculty member. Trips planned for the spring of 2014 include travel to Japan led by Dr. Hamako Furuhata-Turner, China led by Dr. Ting Shen, Germany led by Dr. Mark Himmelein, Belize led by Dr. Helen Muga and Guatemala led by Dr. Steve Kramer. Students participating in semester-long and year-long study abroad have the opportunity to choose from a variety of approved programs at 52 universities in the following 27 countries: Australia Brazil Canada Chile China Costa Rica Cuba Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Ghana Greece India Ireland Italy Japan Korea The Netherlands New Zealand Norway Russia Spain Sweden Thailand Turkey United Kingdom: England and Scotland
Students who study abroad often describe it as a life-changing experience. An interesting part of Mount Unions civil engineering major is a required international field experience, said Amanda Turner 14, a civil engineering major from Wooster, OH. Being able to design a project for Belize and then having the chance to go to that country and help with the construction is an experience that many do not have the chance to take advantage of. Hands down, that was one of the most memorable hands-on experiences Ive had as a civil engineering major.
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BROADEN THE
VISIBILIT Y
Promoting national recognitions and alumni success are two ways to broaden the visibility and reputation of Mount Union.
KEY OBJECTIVES
Embark on an institutional positioning and brand clarification effort Emphasize the value and benefits of becoming University of Mount Union Leverage the outcomes and value of a Mount Union education Develop a cutting-edge web presence Position Mount Union faculty as experts in their disciplines Communicate the Universitys commitment to diversity efforts
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College-bound students and their families demand confirmation that they will realize a return on their higher education investments, and it is through the revelation of brilliant student and alumni outcomes that an appreciation for the value of a Mount Union education will emerge.
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Political Science Major Law Student, Wake Forest University
I am pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. I am pursuing a generalized law degree, and my interest is in prosecution.
There is a real sense of community on campus. Everyone is so willing to help each other, everyone is there to help you and there are so many advantages and opportunities you can take to really better yourself. Thats what made Mount Union stand out to me. I had two internships during my time at Mount Union. As a junior, I worked with Kenan Advantage Group in Canton, OH as a corporate intern in its safety department. During my senior year, I worked as a legal intern at Susan Hulit Burns law firm in Massillon, OH. While there, I helped with bankruptcy and family law cases and observed trials. Dr. Jack Desario, professor of political science, pushed me more than any person Ive ever met. I came to college having a lack of confidence in myself and my work, and he always pushed me to be a better version of myself. I credit him as the reason Im going to law school. After law school, I would like to serve as an assistant district attorney for a county and work my way up to being an elected district attorney. I want to make a difference in the community around me and be able to seek justice for those who cant seek it for themselves. If I could make some sort of impact in the legal arena or in my community, that would be an ideal job for me.
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Music Education Major Musician/Substitute Teacher, Holland America Cruise Line
When I was performing on the ship, I was a pianist in the Adagio Duo, which is the classical violin/ piano duo on all of the Holland America ships. I performed every night in our own Adagio Lounge, and performed in the big showroom once a week.
I chose Mount Union because it was the full package not too big, not too small, beautiful campus. After my audition, I knew that the Department of Music would support my goals and give me the tools to grow as a musician and educator. My first job was performing with the Holland America Cruise Line, a pretty neat gig to land right out of school. About a week before I graduated, I started applying for jobs and thought of auditioning for various cruise lines and fell into the right place at the right time with Holland America. I performed piano with a violinist and also performed solo piano on the ship. We traveled through the Caribbean and South Pacific regions from October to February of last year. It was a ton of work and a sevenday job without any days off, but I got to make some awesome memories during the hours I wasnt playing. I got to Jamaican bobsled and zipline when the ship stopped in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, which was awesome! I also had the opportunity to see some high class performers; bass king Marcus Miller (original SNL band), Patti Labelle (jazz queen) and Recycled Percussion (Americas Got Talent), just to name a few. I now have friends from all over the world!
I grew up watching Mount Union football and knew the campus was incredibly nice. Being from Alliance, it was nice that Mount Union was a separate community but I was able to stay close to home. I am in the Army National Guard and got deployed to the Middle East during college. When I returned, I spent a semester at Kent State before transferring to Mount Union. I liked the small class sizes and individual attention from instructors and advisors at the University. Dr. Rebecca Stevens, professor of criminal justice, and Dr. John Recchuiti, professor of history, both made class very interesting. They are both incredibly passionate about what they teach. Its amazing how much Dr. Stevens classwork and the personal experiences she shared have related to my job at the prison. As a student, I interned with the Stark County Parole Authority. I shadowed officers, went on home visits, conducted in-office interviews and visited halfway houses, county jails and prisons. During the internship, I got to attend a disciplinary hearing and visit a prison, which I really enjoyed.
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The University of Mount Union provides an exceptional experience that is continually recognized for its combination of benefit and value to graduates.
lifetime ROI. Mount Union was listed in the top 16% of four-year, private institutions in Ohio, ranking 18th in the state. In addition, the University of Mount Union has been ranked eighth in U.S. News and World Reports 2014 Best Values ranking in the Midwest Regional Colleges Category. The Best Values rankings are determined by comparing the ratio of quality to price, need-based aid and average discount of only those schools that were ranked in or near the top half of their 2014 Best Colleges ranking categories, according to the U.S. News and World Report website.
We are thrilled that this ranking reflects the quality education Mount Union provides and the preparation for meaningful careers students receive during their time here.
Results of Mount Unions First Destination report, which compiles statistics on recent graduates each year, also affirm that a Mount Union degree is worth the investment. Most notably, among members of the 2012 graduating class, 98% of those self reporting started a degree-required career or were accepted to graduate school, all in an average of 20 days after graduation. Members of the Class of 2012 are working as teachers, medical professionals, musicians, accountants, computer programmers, marketers, chemists, athletic trainers, coaches and writers, just to name a few. In addition, members of the class are attending graduate school at numerous institutions, including NEOMED, Rutgers University, Vanderbilt University, Chatham University, Air Force Institute of Technology and Wake Forest University. Of those pursuing graduate school and continuing education, 35% are seeking health-related degrees and 23% are seeking degrees in the social sciences. Other areas of interest include business, education and fine and applied arts.
SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES
Among members of the 2012 graduating class, 98% of those self reporting started a degree-required career or were accepted to graduate school, all in an average of 20 days after graduation. Of 2012 graduates landing degreerequired careers, 75% self-reported the number of months it took them to do so, as illustrated by the infographic to the right.
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Treat yourself to a Tuscan getaway filled with fine Italian dining, wine classes, luxurious accommodations and relaxation.
March 2425, 2014 | Gervasi Vineyard and Italian Bistro | Canton, Ohio Enjoy a cooking demonstration, facility tour, wine tasting with a wine sommelier, socializing with fellow Mount Union alumni and spending the night in one of Gervasis upscale villas. Cost is $350 per person or $550 per couple. Only 20 rooms available. Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement by February 22 to register at (330) 823-2030.
alumni.mountunion.edu/gervasi-getaway
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COUNCIL message
I am honored to be assuming the role of president of the Alumni Association. I look forward to maintaining the momentum guided by Aaron Swartz 00. On behalf of alumni everywhere, I thank Aaron for his leadership and vision; we have been making great strides to make an impact on campus and beyond. I am also pleased to announce that serving with me as vice president is Bill Schumacher 82. As I look at the year in review, I am proud that we have served hand in hand with admissions to support local scholarship and recruiting events, that we have nine established alumni chapters across the country and growing (contact the office if you are interested in a chapter in your area), that we successfully executed our National Day of Service with projects nationwide and that we continue to advise the University on issues relevant to progress and tradition. We are very grateful for the support of our alumni around the world, and as we look to 2014 and beyond, I ask you to challenge yourself, What can you do to help ensure that OUR Mount Union is all it can be? I invite you to serve on a committee, to ask about volunteer opportunities, to support monetarily it takes ALL of this and ALL of us, every Purple Raider. Get involved. Give back to the place that gave all of us so much. Bill and I, and our entire Alumni Executive Board, thank you for what you continue to do in the name of Mount Union. Health and happiness in the year ahead to you and yours. Joel Sassa 78, Alumni Association President
CLASS notes
Class Notes to be included in Issue I, 2014 of Mount Union Magazine must be received before March 7, 2014. Material for Class Notes is obtained from the Update form at the end of the Mount Union Magazine or online and news passed along from alumni to the offices of Alumni Engagement, Advancement and The Mount Union Fund. Notices sent by the Post Office are not printed in Class Notes.
Mary Jo Osterman and Justin Wray were married September 2, 2012. They reside at 1772 Lyndhurst Rd., Lyndhurst, OH 44124.
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Shanna Starzyk is the art director for the AMC television show MadMen.
Elizabeth (Markwick) and Dennis Siena announce the birth of a daughter, Ainsley, on May 31, 2013 who joins sibling Gavin. They reside at 1039 Garfield Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048.
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Joel and Mary (Mimi) Tolerton reside at 5980 Crestwood Rd., Mayville, NY 14657-9611.
Judge Robert D. Nichols retired October 31 after 43 years of service. Beginning his career at the age of 27, Nichols was the youngest judge to be appointed in Ohio following the death of county court judge Robert Conway. After serving Conways term, he was elected for another term before moving up to the common pleas court where he served until his retirement. Paul Hobe researched, wrote and self-published a book about Stark County and the Civil War. The book is called And Other National Airs, Some Stories about Stark County, Ohio and the Civil War, Its Regiments, Musicians, Leaders and Heroes. It is available at the Mount Union University Store.
Roland De Monte, an associate at Fisher and Phillips LLP, was listed as a Rising Star in the 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers. De Montes practice is focused heavily on litigation. He represents employers before state and federal courts in cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, FMLA, wage and hour and constructive discharge.
2010
Brandon Alexander is a chemist at Huntington Ingalls Industries. He is also secretary of Hampton Roads American Chemical Society. Alecia (Varner) and Colin Dennis announce the birth of a son, Kolton, on July 9, 2013. Jessica Kreager and Anthony Kaercher were married June 29, 2013. They reside at 179 Cynthia St., Health, OH 43056. Jessica is a claim representative at State Farm Insurance. Her email address is kreagejn@gmail.com.
2004
Jennifer (Todd) Hallam released a childrens book A Hug Through the Air, a story inspired by the devastating loss of her husband and daughter in a car accident in 2011. A Hug Through the Air is aimed at helping children deal with separation anxiety or those dealing with a devastating loss like Hallams. The book can be purchased at haileyhugs.com. Hallam hopes to use proceeds from the book to begin a foundation to help families dealing with loss.
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ALUMNI gathering
Robert W. Belknap serves as executive director of trade sales and operations for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He was honored with the 2013 Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement. The Nexus Award is the distribution industrys highest achievement, recognizing exceptional character, accomplishments and leadership in the industry and community.
2006
Ashley Tucker was named Teacher of the Year at Shelby Middle School in Shelby, NC for the 2012-2013 School Year.
2007
Dr. Robert Brucker published a scientific article entitled The Hologenomic Basis of Speciation: Gut Bacteria Cause Hybrid Lethality in the Genus Nasonia.
Gina (Rotuna) and Joseph Gallina announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Rae, on July 6, 2013.
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Marissa Hollinger and Sean Connelly 07 were married August 25, 2012. Members of the wedding party included Aimee Payne, Katie Pusateri 10 and Aaron Martell 06. The couple resides in Akron, OH.
Joshua Jones was one of only 40 students accepted for an accelerated nursing course at the University of Akron. He is currently enrolled in the 15-week course.
2013
Melissa (Lawrence) and Dan McCormack announce the birth of a daughter, Kenna Rose, on August 23, 2011. They reside at 2636 Landview Cir., Virginia Beach, VA 23454.
Sondra Vetovitz was chosen as the summer 2013 highlighted Physician Assistant student by Medina Hospital. She accepted a position with the Cleveland Clinic in Wooster, OH where she will be a part of the ambulatory surgery center team. Vetovitz currently resides in Lodi, OH with her boyfriend, Kevin, and two cats.
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Christina (Stary) and Ed Kelly announce the birth of a daughter, Courtney Ann, on May 27, 2011 who joins sibling Cooper, 8.
ALUMNI babies
Congratulations on the newest addition to your family.
Let us know about your new bundle of joy by sending in an update form (found in the back of each issue of the Mount Union Magazine) or submitting it online at alumni.mountunion.edu. Upon receipt of a birth announcement, we will send you a baby gift to welcome your child to the Mount Union family. Return a photo of your child wearing Raider gear, and we will include it in a future issue.
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Phoebe (Hyde) Moore, formerly of Mansfield, OH, died July 1, 2013. She spent her teaching career in Brecksville and later Mansfield, from where she was retired. John Berea of Roswell, GA died June 18, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed a long career with IBM, which included teaching at Morehouse College.
Office of Alumni Engagement 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601 | (800) 992-6682, ext. 2030 alumni@mountunion.edu alumni.mountunion.edu
Mary E. (Kimbal) Coffin of Los Angeles, CA died June 1, 2013. She held the position of supervisor of health in the Whittier City School District for 32 years.
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Jean Louise (Haviland) Bartoo of Columbus, OH died May 10, 2013. While at Mount Union, she joined the Delta Delta Delta sorority, formed lifelong friendships with the Notorious Nine and was the first woman to be president of Student Senate. She worked as director of pupil services at North Olmsted and was instrumental in establishing the Sunrise School and the Horizons Education Center and co-founded the NOLEDG Program for gifted students.
Dr. Robert H. Saunier of Van Wert, OH died June 22, 2013. He was a dentist in Van Wert from 1959-1997.
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John D. Williams of New Franklin, OH died November 13, 2013. He was a teacher at Akron Garfield for 38 years. He is survived by wife Lilli (Bratcher 59), two daughters and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Kolton Dennis Son of Alecia (Varner 10) and Colin Dennis Emily Rae Gallina Daughter of Gina (Rotuna 10) and Joseph Gallina Ace Carl Valentine Son of Kristi (McCamon 05) and Bryan Valentine
Richard M. Savage of North Canton, OH died May 11, 2013. He is survived by two sons, two daughters, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a brother, Jack.
Joyce H. (Sharp) Freshwater of Chatham, MA died June 9, 2013. She was a teacher in Parma Public Schools. Freshwater is survived by her son, James R. Hanna; sister Sharon Sharp Smith; stepsons Todd and Blake Freshwater; and four grandchildren.
ALUMNI AWARDS
Now Accepting Nominations
Dodie Davis Alumni Service Award McKinley Fellow Award Young Alumni Award
Help the Alumni Association honor Mount Union alumni and friends who demonstrate exceptional success.
Presented in recognition of outstanding achievement in a chosen or professional field and for service to the University or community. The award represents the highest non-academic honor an alumnus/alumna can receive from Mount Union.
Recognizes a select group of individuals who have had a significant impact on Mount Union as a non-alumni.
Honors those who at very early stages in their chosen careers or callings exemplify what Mount Union hopes all alumni will strive to achieve upon graduating from Mount Union. The award is given to graduates within the past 15 years for their outstanding support, leadership and dedication to the University as young alumni.
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Charles Graham Smith of Chatham, NJ died May 1, 2013. He served as a military police officer in the Army Reserves and was partner in Vance, Hoffman and Smith in New York City for almost 25 years. He later pursued his passion financial management at Smith Barney, which led to a partnership with three colleagues and the launch of Marquis Wealth Advisors in Chatham, NJ.
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Michael P. Hemminger of Youngstown, OH died May 14, 2013. He is survived by wife Dr. Lyn Hemminger, faculty member and coach at Mount Union from 19761980 in the Department of Health and Physical Education. John F. West of Fonda, NY died May 29, 2013. He spent the majority of his career with the FondaFultonville Central School District as a physical education teacher, coach and middle school principal. As a coach, he led championship teams in football, baseball and wrestling.
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Virginia Lee Ginny Bartholomew of New York, NY died April 22, 2013. She was an accomplished actor and director, recognized and awarded for her work on stage and on film. She was a teaching artist with Hudson Valley, PA Shakespeare Festival and coached public speaking for the Kinship Conservation Fellows and NYUs Capstone program.
in Tampa, FL. Cornish practiced at the Yellow Springs Clinic in Yellow Springs, OH and Medical Associates Clinic in Xenia, OH. He also worked on the faculty of the medical school at Wright State University. Charles R. Dixon Jr. of Winchester, VA died June 8, 2013. He is a former member of Mount Unions Board of Trustees. He worked for 31 years at Amsted Industries and was the plant manager for American Steel Foundries in Alliance, OH for the last 13 years of his career. Richard Joseph Lamielle of New Bern, NC died July 7, 2013. He went through Army boot camp in World War II as an infantryman and then served in the Coast Guard in Texas, Virginia and California. He later worked as an engineering draftsman for Alliance Manufacturing, designing Genie garage door
openers. Lamielle also worked as an accountant at McCaskey Register in Alliance, OH as a draftsman at Hunt Valve in Canton, OH as a salesman for Sears in Alliance and as an apartment manager for Sawburg Apartments in Alliance. Jean E. Pardee of Medina, OH died July 1, 2013. Gualtiero Walter Anthony Peloso of Alliance, OH died May 21, 2013. He retired from Transue and Williams Co., where he was employed in the die room as a machinist for 38 years. James S. Rittenhouse Jr. of Alliance, OH died May 23, 2013. He was formerly employed with Ashley Chevrolet and Lavery Chevrolet for 30 years, and retired from Henschen Motor Co. as general manager after seven years. Rittenhouse also was founder of Stor-Safe Storage in Alliance, OH.
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Friends
Bonnie Sue (Boggs) Richards of Elyria, OH died July 9, 2013. She is survived by her two children, Heather Richards Bowman and Jason Richards; and two grandchildren.
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Jeffrey F. Smith of Seattle, WA died June 5, 2013. He was a geologist at Geotech in Seattle.
Dr. George G. Cornish of North Port, FL died May 25, 2013. He entered the U.S. Navy during World War II and served as a pharmacists mate third class in the Naval Reserve. He later attended medical school at the Ohio State University and became chief of obstetrics and gynecology at MacDill Air Force Base
COMMUNITY deaths
Thelma E. (Tournay 42) Slater
Thelma E. (Tournay 42) Slater of Massillon, OH died November 24, 2013. Thelma earned a teaching degree at Mount Union and a Master of Education degree from Kent State University. She worked as a teacher and counselor for Canton City Schools for 59 years. She received the lifetime achievement award from the Stark County Teachers Association, the Washington High School Distinguished Citizen Award and the U.S. Secretary of Education Award for Family Literacy in addition to being named the Outstanding Teacher for Canton City Schools. She initiated the first elementary school counseling program, the career education program and the family literacy program for the Canton City school system. A gift from Slater has made possible The Thelma Tournay Slater Classics Lecture at Mount Union, as her lifelong passion for the classics began there. The gift supports student enrichment through an increased appreciation of the civilization and cultural achievements of ancient Greek and Rome that stand at the core of a liberal arts education. In 2010, the Mount Union Teacher Education Programs Curriculum Resource Center was named in honor of Slater, whose career began as a teacher and counselor at all levels elementary, junior high, high school, college and adult education. The Thelma E. (Tournay 42) Slater Curriculum Resource Center serves Mount Unions Department of Education faculty and its students with a full range of activities including research, projects, tutoring and classroom instruction. Slater was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Slater, in 1992. She is survived by her son, Niall Slater of Decatur, GA.
Dr. Robert T. White of Alliance, OH died May 31, 2013. White, a retired physician and native of Alliance, OH, was well known and highly regarded throughout the Mount Union and Alliance communities. After serving in the United States Navy in World War II, he enrolled in and graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1947. In 1952, he graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine where he also completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology. White bequeathed 29 unique pieces of art to the University. Called the Phyllis and Robert White Collection in honor of White and his late wife, Phyllis, the set includes works by artists Herbert E. Abrams, Leonard Brooks, Pal Kepenyes, Duncan Grant, Constantin Kluge, John Haymson, William A. Foley and Jan de Ruth. In addition to donating artwork, White also endowed the Robert T. and Phyllis S. White Endowed Chair in Art. Whites community involvement included serving as a board member of the Alliance Community Hospital and as a member of the board of directors at the First National City Bank and Bank One of Alliance. In 1987, he was the first recipient of the YMCA Service to Youth Award and, in 1996, received the McKinley Fellow Award from Mount Union. He also founded the Robert T. White School of Nursing in Alliance. White and his wife, Phyllis Siddall, were married for 50 years before her death in 1995.
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Financial Summary
The University of Mount Union had an outstanding financial year ending June 30, 2013, marking its 59th consecutive year of balanced operations. University records were set in unrestricted revenues ($56.5 million) and net assets ($247.1 million), driven by outstanding enrollment of students and a strong return in endowment investments. As outlined in the statement of activities, net assets were up $15.4 million over 2012 levels, driven by exceptional revenues and strong cost management by our campus constituents. Student tuition and fees, net of financial aid, hit a record $31.5 million and were up 2.5% over the prior year thanks to an enrollment of 2,253 students in the fall, including a record 78 graduate students. Auxiliary revenues, including room and board, as well as University Store revenues, totaled an all-time high of $13.8 million, nearly 7% ahead of the prior year. Fundraising was also excellent in 2012-2013, as the University received $8.5 million in total gifts, including $3.8 million in unrestricted gifts. Overall, total revenues were up 6%. Expenses, on the other hand, were up 4.1%, with depreciation on newly-constructed buildings driving the highest percentage increase of the categories (up 12%). The University continued to make investments in new programs such as engineering and nursing; yet core expenses were up less than 3%. On the Universitys Statement of Financial Position, Mount Union experienced significant growth in total assets, up nearly $17 mil-
The University of Mount Union began offering a direct-entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree this fall. The University has obtained approval/authorization to offer the program from the Ohio Board of Nursing, Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Ohio Board of Regents.
Net Assets
$240 million $230 million $220 million $210 million $200 million
$216,716,351 $203,381,006 $195,963,227 $232,623,604 $231,672,187
$247,103,305
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Statements of
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Permanently Restricted Total $ 816,597 1,419,620 2,236,217 2,236,217 $ 55,843,098 (24,317,598) 31,525,500 8,483,007 5,250,000 1,532,172 564,766 47,355,445 13,849,568 0 61,205,013
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$ 55,843,098 $ (24,317,598) 31,525,500 3,803,084 5,250,000 564,766 41,143,350 13,849,568 1,510,316 56,503,234
15,212,005 2,776,180 6,211,629 7,477,048 8,763,577 3,851,692 44,292,131 1,638,011 6,315,482 1,053,198 9,006,691 53,298,822
15,212,005 2,776,180 6,211,629 7,477,048 8,763,577 3,851,692 44,292,131 1,638,011 6,315,482 1,053,198 9,006,691 53,298,822
3,204,412 2,465,562 2,236,217 7,906,191 (1,031,417) 90,129 92,125 (310, 625) 2,044,624 8,374,090 871,969 11,711,621 (561,344) 1,674,873 (1,031,417) 8,464,2190 92,125 0 15,431,118
This financial information is an excerpt from the audited financial statements. The audited financial statements contain important disclosures not included here.
Statements of
Activities
$ 803,660 475,458 1,279,118 1,279,118 $ 53,821,941 (23,061,302) 30,760,639 8,070,181 4,908,061 329,407 547,774 44,616,062 12,965,482 0 57,581,544
$ 53,821,941 $ (23,061,302) 30,760,639 2,723,509 4,908,061 547,774 38,939,983 12,965,482 2,252,355 54,157,820
14,902,975 2,896,571 6,008,303 7,117,424 8,359,125 3,618,364 42,902,762 1,841,371 5,675,423 758,673 8,275,467 51,178,229
14,902,975 2,896,571 6,008,303 7,117,424 8,359,125 3,618,364 42,902,762 1,841,371 5,675,423 758,673 8,275,467 51,178,229
2,979,591 2,144,606 1,279,118 6,403,315 (491,699) (86,143) 2,401,749 (6,776,890) (4,632,284) 1,279,118 (7,268,589) (86,143) 0 (951,417)
This financial information is an excerpt from the audited financial statements. The audited financial statements contain important disclosures not included here.
Financial Position
Assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable net of allowance; 2013 - $347,118, 2012 - $352,134 Contributions receivable net of allowance of $325,000 in 2013 and 2012 Inventory Loans receivable Investments Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts and charitable remainder trusts Annuity and life income funds held in trust Property and equipment, net Other assets $ 11,167,234 1,072,788 4,117,509 291,054 3,403,329 118,716,380 12,978,736 8,398,790 135,470,031 627,782 $
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2013 2012 10,114,474 1,462,959 4,164,841 210,320 3,463,485 108,568,041 11,840,048 8,303,779 130,786,190 662,594
Total assets $ 296,243,633 $ 279,576,731 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities Accounts payable $ 2,860,524 $ 1,886,035 Accrued expenses 4,949,021 4,159,706 Annuities and trusts payable 2,116,790 2,221,076 Deposits and other 1,205,901 925,157 Advances from government for student loans 3,098,069 3,060,192 Debt 34,910,023 35,652,378 Total liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total net assets Total liabilities and net assets 49,140,328 93,150,909 85,969,458 67,982,938 247,103,305 $ 296,243,633 47,904,544 91,106,285 74,257,837 66,308,065 231,672,187 $ 279,576,731
This financial information is an excerpt from the audited financial statements. The audited financial statements contain important disclosures not included here.
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CAMPUS calendar
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13, Wednesday Prague Good morning! We have just arrived in Prague. Following customs formalities, well meet our tour manager and then drive into the historic city of Prague. Upon arrival, a photostop will be made at the famed Hradcany Panorama. Well also enjoy a panoramic city tour and time for an independent lunch. After hotel check-in, well have time to freshen up before dinner is served. (D)
14, Thursday Prague March 22focus on Pragues Castle District This mornings guided tour will including the Royal and St. Vitus Cathedral. Next well head down Joel Collins Sabbatical Exhibit Reception M Castle Club Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction to the Mala Stran6and visit the Great St. Nicholas Church. Then walk 4 6 p.m., Beeghly Hall Lobby p.m., Skyland Pines, Canton, OH across the famous Charles Bridge. The afternoon will be at leisure for Tickets required shopping and independent exploration. (B) 15, Friday Brno, Vienna alumni.mountunion.edu Education on the Run Well depart Prague today and travel into Austria. Before crossing the The Inn at Honey Run, Holmes County, OH border, a stop is planned in Brno. After time for our independent lunch To RSVP and for more information, visit: well continue March 2425 break, south into Austria. Upon arrival in Vienna, enjoy a panoramic drive around the Ringstrasse and then check in at our hotel for alumni.mountunion.edu Gervasi Alumni Getaway a three-night stay.Gervasi (B) Vineyard, Canton, OH
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To RSVP and for more information, visit: 16, Saturday Vienna alumni.mountunion.edu/gervasi-getaway Our day begins with a visit to St. Stephens Cathedral. While here, well Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Discounted have an opportunity to see thedeadline University of Mount Reservation February 22 Union Choir concert Room Rates Available performance. Next a visit is planned to the Hofburg Palace. Following 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870 our guided tour, well head to the wine village of Gumpoldskirchen To make a reservation, call Kalahari: 12 where well learn April how wine is made and then visit one of the Heuriger 1-877-KALAHARI for hearty countryMount food, full-bodied United: wines, and folk music. (B,D) Reservation deadline January 23 National Alumni Day of Service 17, Sunday Vienna For details, visit: alumni.mountunion.edu This morning well head out to the Zentralfriedhof (the central cemetery).
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are located well return to Vienna for a visit to the Caf Sacher John and Eleanor Mincks Wolf Lecture in here. Next April 22 where well have an opportunity to sample the famous Sacher-Torte. Music Education and English SCHOLAR Day The remainder of the day will be at leisure. This evening well attend the Samantha Basford Damoulakis, University of Mount Student Honoring UnionCelebration Choir concert performance. (B) guild certified Feldenkrais practitioner Our Latest Academic Research 18, Monday Melk, St. Florian, Linz 11:15 a.m., Presser Recital Hall 8 a.m., various locations on campus After breakfast, well leave Vienna and travel along the Danube with For a complete of presentations, visit: visits to both Melk Abbey and the schedule Abbey of St. Florian, the largest abbey March 11 in Upper Austria. mountunion.edu/scholarday Following time to look around, well drive to the lovely town of Linz. Upon arrival, well check in at our hotel for the overnight. Schooler Lecture Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of The (B) Daily Beast May 9 8 p.m., Timken Gymnasium, McPherson Class of 1964 50th ClassSalzburg Reunion 19, Tuesday Lake District, Academic and Athletic Complex A fantastic day is ahead of us as we travel through the Salzkammergut
(Lake District). Stops will be made in Gmunden, St. Wolfgang and St. May 10 Tour Coordinator Gilgen. Then enjoy a drive along the shoreline of the Mondsee and on to March 13 Baccalaureate Union Concert Choir Salzburg. Upon arrival, well check in at our hotel for dinner and a three- In May 2015, the Mount Anne Graffice will embark on a concert tour of Austria,Relations with The Myrtie Allen Kershaw Lectureship on (B,D) 10:30 a.m., South Lawn of Chapman Hall night stay. Executive Director of Alumni performancesUniversity in and around Vienna, Union Linz, Salzburg Poetry and the Fine Arts (rain location: Peterson Field House) of Mount 20, Wednesday Salzburg and Innsbruck. In conjunction with the tour, the David Gaines, actor and director Our day begins with Commencement Beeghly Hall, 1972 Clark Ave a guided walking tour of Salzburgs Old Town to Office of Alumni Engagement is planning an alumni 11:15 a.m., Presser Recital Hall 1:30 p.m., South Lawn of Chapman Hall Alliance OH 44601 see St. Peters Church and churchyard and to visit the Salzburg Dom. The European concert Phone: trip. Visit alumni.mountunion.edu/ 330-823-2030 (rain location: Field House) remainder of the day will be is atPeterson leisure (B)
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experience that only Mount Union can provide. And who is better positioned to know future Purple Raiders when they see them than our loyal alumni? The admission staff needs your help in obtaining information about students who may be great matches for Mount Union. Go to www.mountunion.edu and click on the Alumni and Friends link. Click on Prospective Student Referral Form (on the left) Provide us with information about students (at least freshmen in high school) Well respond to your student with a general information mailing and place him or her on the mailing list to receive appropriate literature on an ongoing basis. Be sure to have the complete name, address and year of graduation before you go to the website as youll need it to complete the form. The year of graduation is especially important to aid in our ability to send appropriate communications. Any other information that you can provide is wonderful, but not essential for us to make contact!
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