May 10, 2016

 For Immediate Release

By Kasey Ricketts, student news writer

Campbellsville University's staff, faculty and coaches were reminded they “help to install purpose in the lives of students” at the 33rd Annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Service May 4.

Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of the university, told the employees their work is important in the lives of the university's students.

“Here at CU, lives change - it's what we do. Lives are actually changing because of your influences and allowing God to work through you to affect others here. It makes me proud to stand as your president,” Carter said.

Those honored for 40 years of service at Campbellsville University include from left, with Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, far left, and Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, at far right, Connie Wilson and Dr. Robert Street. (Campbellsville University Photo by Drew Tucker)

“When you see all the years of service, it speaks to the faithfulness to our university. It makes me extremely appreciative of the dedication, commitment and hard work each of you bring,” he said.

The campus has faced many changes within the past few years to make adjustments and keep growing to “provide students with a first-rate educational experience while seeking to install in them the spiritual discipline of Christian servant leadership,” Dr. John Chowning, retired vice president, said.

“The decisions that had to be made were necessary in order to protect the very heart and soul of CU and resulted from efforts by outside forces seeking to control the university. And even in the challenging and difficult times and experiences, there has been a unity and sweet spirit among the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff and coaches. I am pleased to observe that CU is emerging an even stronger Christian university,” he said.

“Look around the university family and note the diversity of our faculty, staff, coaches and students,” he said. “Each play an important role in the life of CU.”

“I had the distinct honor of serving in leadership here at CU - first as a trustee including great responsibilities of serving as chair of the Board of Trustees, and for 18 years serving as vice president and assistant to the president. I am thankful to continue to serve in a part-time role even in my time of retirement,” Chowning said.

Those honored for 35 years of service at Campbellsville University include from left, with Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, at far left, and Dr. Michael V. Carter, at far right, Dr. Gordon Weddle and Teresa Elmore. (Campbellsville University Photo by Drew Tucker)

Chowning is serving as executive assistant to the president for government, community and constituent relations.
The following faculty and staff were recognized at the service:

Forty years - Dr. Robert Street, professor of computer information systems; Connie Wilson, academic coordinator; and Dr. Donna Wise, chair of the department of human performance and assistant professor of physical education and athletics;

Thirty-five years - Teresa Elmore, director of career services; Dr. Gordon Weddle, professor of biology and director of Clay Hill Memorial Forest;

Thirty years - Kay Sutton, assistant professor of chemistry;

Twenty-five years - Rita Creason, director of student records and instructor in psychology;

Twenty years - Dr. Mary Jane Chaffee, professor of English; Carl Hogsed Jr., associate professor of accounting; Dr. Glenn McQuaide, associate professor of biology; and Gean Wright, secretary for admissions;

Those honored for 30 years of service at Campbellsville University include Kay Sutton, center, with Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Michael V. Carter, president. (Campbellsville University Photo by Drew Tucker)

Fifteen years — Reggie Beckham, custodian; Sharon Bolt, financial aid counselor; Jake Davis, postmaster; Rusty Hollingsworth, director of athletics; Sheila Reneé Marcum, custodial supervisor;

Bryan Milburn, men's assistant basketball coach; Debbie Murray, help desk manager; Becky Shields, secretary of the Office of Student Services; Peggy Stotts, secretary for the College of Arts and Sciences; Pam Tennant, student center coordinator; and Jennifer Tinnell, director of bands and instructor in music;

Ten years - Dr. Steven Alston, chair of the Division of Natural Science and associate professor of physics; Angie Atwood, assistant professor of nursing; Scott Baughman, assistant athletic trainer; Tracy Bruns, director of accounting services; Kaleb Chowning, research and communications coordinator;

Dr. Judith Collins, associate professor of English; Larry Creason, assistant professor of criminal justice; Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the School of Education and associate professor of education; Dr. Chad Floyd, associate professor of music; Jennifer Graham, instructor in business and assistant to the dean for the School of Business and Economics;

Those honored for 25 years of service at Campbellsville University include Rita Creason, center, with Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Michael V. Carter, president.

Carrie Hughes, student record receptionist; Gwen Sampson, data entry specialist; Ardeen Top, assistant director of English as a Second Language (ESL) and instructor in ESL at Louisville Education Center; Norma Wheat, assistant professor of special education and chair of special education; Dr. Susan Wright, associate professor of English; and Rhonda Wright, custodian;

Five years - Dr. Bill Adams, associate professor of business; Dr. Lisa Allen, associate professor of education; Kay Alston, public service librarian; Megan Barnes, director of learning commons; Dr. Tom Bell, associate professor of sport management; Sherry Bowen, secretary for the School of Theology; Rose Carter, payroll manager;

Faith Corbin, nursing lab assistant; Dr. Chuck Crain, assistant professor of business; Sarah Creason, resident director of the women's resident Village I; Kristin Davis, office secretary for the Office of the President; Jason England, director of Big Maroon Club; Nathan Gower, associate professor of English; Linda Gribbins, instructor in nursing;

Ellen Hamilton-Ford, assistant professor of early childhood education; Dr. Twyla Hernandez, associate professor of Christian missions; Dena Litchfield, secretary of School of Business and Economics; Darrell Locke, assistant professor of social work;

Those honored for 20 years of service at Campbellsville University include Gean Wright and Dr. Glenn McQuaide, center, with Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Michael V. Carter, president. (Campbellsville University Photo by Drew Tucker)

Maryann Matheny, English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement specialist and instructor in ESL and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL); Jordan Netherland, resident director of South Hall West;
Dr. Fred Newby, associate professor of business; Karan Page, assistant for development; Leigh Ann Sadler, secretary for the Office of Academic Support; Dr. April Sholty, associate professor of music education; Casey Smith, head swim coach; Dr. Benjamin Stickle, assistant professor of criminal justice; Sharon Thomas, instructor in nursing; and David Wray, custodian.

The Faculty and Staff Recognition Program was established in 1984 as a way to recognize publicly those who have served Campbellsville University.

Members of the Faculty/Staff Recognition committee include: Janet Coffey, personnel assistant; Dale Furkin, instructor in English; Venita Hooper, secretary for the Office of Academic Affairs; Joan McKinney, coordinating director of Office of University Communications; Terry VanMeter, director of personnel services; Kellie Vaughn, secretary to the president, and Connie Wilson, academic coordinator.

Those honored for 15 years of service at Campbellsville University include from left with Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs at far left in back row, and Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, at far right in back row. Front row— Sheila Marcum, Debra Murray, Rebecca Shields, Reggie Beckham, Jennifer Tinnell, Pamela Tennant and Sharon Bolt. Back row— Donna Hedgepath, Rusty Hollingsworth, Bryan Milburn, Peggy Stotts, Jake Davis and Dr. Carter. (Campbellsville University Photo by Drew Tucker)

Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with more than 3,500 students offering 63 undergraduate options, 17 master's degrees, five postgraduate areas and eight pre-professional programs. The website for complete information is campbellsville.edu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Those honored for 10 years of service at Campbellsville University include from left with Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs at far left, and Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, at far right: Front row -Hedgepath, Carrie Hughes, Rhonda Wright, Dr. Beverly Ennis, Dr. Judith Collins, Tracy Bruns and Kaleb Chowning. Back row - Dr. Susan Wright, Norma Wheat, Ardeen Top, Jennifer Graham, Dr. Steven Alston, Dr. Chad Floyd, Larry Creason, Scott Baughman, Angela Atwood and Carter. (Campbellsville University Photo by Drew Tucker)