Park Proud
2013-2014 Report to Investors
Dear Friends Every day, I’m impressed by Park University’s gracious, positive and welcoming culture. There’s a pervasive and powerful sense of pride among everyone connected to Park. Pride is clearly a guiding principle at the heart of the University’s many cherished and multifaceted relationships. Since I arrived at Park on July 1, 2014, I’ve had the privilege to work collaboratively with the University’s dedicated executive team and outstanding Board of Trustees. I’ve enjoyed meeting students, professors, alumni and the many business and civic leaders who advocate tirelessly on behalf of Park. The University is grateful for the new and continued financial support from generous individuals, corporations and foundations. Yet we understand that Park’s future also depends on a diverse spectrum of support — from those who promote Park pride in communities surrounding our 41 campus centers across the country and online around the globe, to alumni and business leaders who refer prospective students, employ our graduates, donate their invaluable time and expertise, and so much more. In the following pages, you will find stories representing the continuum of new and sustained relationships that exemplify Park and its proud legacy of quality education. It’s truly an honor to lead the University toward an even brighter future as we look forward to celebrating Park’s 140th anniversary in 2015. Sincerely,
David Fowler President Park University
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Photo by Dan Videtich.
More than money
Commencement marks the beginning of lifelong relationship to Park University. With thousands of Park alumni across the globe, the Office of University Advancement developed a new initiative — Park PRIDE — that is being introduced through the Park University Alumni Association. Beyond monetary contributions, alumni give back to their alma mater in diverse and invaluable ways. Park values the multifaceted relationships with alumni, as well as individuals, businesses and organizations across the country. From referring students to extending internship and employment opportunities, Park is grateful for the many ways its alumni carry forward their pride in Park. PROMOTE — Through conversations, proudly wearing Park apparel, attending Park athletic events and music concerts, or displaying window stickers, show your community that you are a Park graduate. Park apparel is available at http://alumnishop.park.edu. RECRUIT — Refer friends, relatives and co-workers to attend Park. In appreciation of your efforts, Park will waive their application fee. If the new student is a child/stepchild, niece/nephew, sibling, spouse, parent or grandparent of a Park graduate, they may be eligible to apply for the Marlowe Sherwood Memorial Scholarship, the Alumni Association’s legacy scholarship. INVOLVE — Events and volunteer opportunities are available throughout the University. To learn about opportunities for alumni to stay involved, visit www.park. edu/alumni/volunteer. For opportunities designed for non-alumni friends of Park, please contact Erik Bergrud, associate vice president of constituent engagement, at erik.bergrud@park.edu or (816) 584-6412. DONATE — Share your time, energy and financial resources to help Park University’s legacy stay strong. Park prides itself in providing education to qualified students, regardless of their financial ability to pay. For every $1 contributed by the student, $2 is paid toward their education through contributions from alumni, foundations, corporations and revenue projects of the University. To donate, visit www.park.edu/give. EMPLOY — Share your professional expertise by helping students find internships and graduates find employment. Career services are available to all Park graduates at no cost. Alumni interested in posting jobs or serving as mentors can contact the University’s Career Development Center at www.park.edu/career-development-center.
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In September, Clint Blithe, ’71, and his wife, Joyce, returned to the Parkville Campus for Alumni Weekend and posed in front of the University White House.
You’re Going to College:
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New scholarship honors the hard work and sacrifices of Clinton and Anna Blithe He heard their mantra constantly. “I don’t ever remember not hearing them say ‘You’re going to college.’ They were probably the first words my parents said to me when I came out of the womb,” said Clint Blithe, ’71. It wasn’t easy for his hardworking parents, Clinton Sr. and Anna Blithe. “They did everything they could to make sure they could pay for my college education.” Today, Blithe is a successful business owner who recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his company, Blithe Sales Co. LLC, a manufacturer’s representative of pool and spa equipment in North East, Md.
Anna and Clinton Blithe Sr.
“My success is a direct result of my parents doing what they had to do to ensure I had a shot at a college degree,” Blithe said. “College doesn’t guarantee success, but we all know the statistics that show a college education is the foundation for career and life success.” Blithe wanted a special way to honor his parents. “I decided to establish a scholarship in my parents’ names to honor them for the many sacrifices they made,” he said. With a generous gift of $100,000, Blithe established the Clinton R. Blithe Sr. and Anna M. Blithe Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in Park University’s School of Business. The need-based endowed scholarship will give preference to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in economics — the same degree that Blithe earned with his parents financial support more than 40 years ago. Blithe remembers his father’s hard work with great admiration. “His thrifty nature was formed during the Depression when he supported his parents and siblings,”
Blithe said. “He didn’t have the opportunity to go to college, but he was determined to make sure my brother and I did.” Long before he entered the business world, Blithe learned the value of commitment toward goals from his parents. “We had an agreement. My parents would pay my tuition, but I had to pay for books and living expenses. I had to work two jobs every summer to meet my end of the deal,” Blithe said. Between arriving at the Parkville Campus from his hometown in Philadelphia in 1963 and graduating in 1971, Blithe spent time in Korea serving his country in the U.S. Army’s 2nd Infantry Division. Before establishing the scholarship, Blithe applied his business acumen by diving into scholarship research. “I wanted to get this right,” Blithe said. “My first priority was to honor my parents, but I began to understand how scholarships make a big difference, especially for students struggling to make ends meet. A scholarship is a fitting way to carry my parents’ assuring ‘You’re going to college’ message forward to help future students get their degree.” Blithe’s two children are college graduates and no doubt, his new grandson will be, too. “A year ago, I became a grandfather for the first time. I look at this child and imagine the life he has in front of him and how I can make a difference,” he said. “I can’t tell you how pleased I am with my decision to create this scholarship for future generations at my alma mater. Colleges and universities like Park are the future of this country.”
university Awarded National Science Foundation Grant Park’s first NSF grant in more than 20 years Less than 10 percent of grant proposals from the National Science Foundation are awarded each year. This summer, Park University received its first NSF grant since 1993. Park was awarded $168,091 from the National Science Foundation to establish a paleobotanical research program with a focus on Antarctic fossil plants. Patricia Ryberg, Ph.D., assistant professor and program coordinator of biology at Park, wrote the grant proposal that will also fund new microscopes with high-resolution magnification and allow up to 12 Park undergraduate students to participate in research related to the critical impact of plants on the environment and the changing ecosystem. Dr. Patricia Ryberg, assistant professor and program coordinator of biology at Park, holds a sedimentary rock showing the different types of soil deposits in Antarctica through Permian/Triassic times. Photo by Kenny Johnson.
The NSF accounts for about one-fourth of federal support to academic institutions for basic research, but the process remains extremely competitive. The organization receives approximately 40,000 proposals each year for research, education and training projects, of which just 11,000 are funded.
Diversity in Grant Funding Park University is no stranger to diversity. In fact, as a University that represents students from 65 countries, offering 77 degree programs at 41 campus centers in 21 states and online, it’s no surprise that creativity and versatility are integral in applying for grants each year. Photo by Kenny Johnson.
A fossil of Glossopteris leaves, a 260-million-year-old extinct plant group. The mission of Park University’s Department of Natural and Physical Sciences is to create opportunities for students to explore their place in the universe and their place in an increasingly technological society through excellence in teaching. Ryberg, who began teaching at Park in 2012, undoubtedly fosters this mission and encourages hands-on learning. Specializing in analyzing the reproductive structures of Glossopteris, a 260-million-year-old extinct plant group, Ryberg has traveled from Australia to South Africa, and most recently to Antarctica, to compare fossil specimens. “In Antarctica, the plants are anatomically preserved,” Ryberg said. “This enables us to research plant fossils at the cellular level to identify and compare their reproductive structures.” In addition to the microscopes and research-related funding, students will have access to thousands of Antarctic fossil plants housed at the University of Kansas in Lawrence where Ryberg maintains a research partnership following her post-doctoral fellowship.
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Research grants are just one of the many types of proposals written in any given year on behalf of Park. According to Howard Collinson, public and private grants manager, research grants are minimal compared to the number of grants written for non-research related funding. “Applying for both public and private grants is cross-sectional at Park,” Collinson said. “The University receives a wide spectrum of grant dollars, and the allocation of funds ranges immensely, from improvements to our athletic facilities to funding for integration of new online programs.” Collinson said that the generosity and versatility of our donors, at both the public and private levels, speaks to the multitude of Park’s program offerings and to its diverse student population. Park was accepted to participate in the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium for Online Humanities Instruction this summer. The program granted Park $18,100 to develop two upper-level humanities courses online. The two-year project is intended to collect, analyze and share evidence of student learning and cost savings with other Consortium members. Park also received a $20,000 grant from the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts to help Park’s International Center for Music purchase Steinway pianos. Steinway pianos are widely used on concert stages around the world where ICM students are destined to perform.
Photo by Alicia Abla.
Pathways to Park
Two paths led business leader Charlotte Barksdale to Park University where she’s now connecting other businesses to the economic power of Park
Civic Advisory Council Stephen J. Duethman Principal, AECOM Technical Services
Park Proud It was music that first lured Charlotte Barksdale to support Park University. “I had no idea world-renowned musicians resided in my own backyard,” Barksdale said about her first introduction to Park’s International Center for Music. As a lifelong music lover who had played harp in an orchestra growing up in London, Barksdale became an instant fan. She coordinated an ICM fundraiser in the home of her company’s founder to showcase star performers. “I remember the staggering enthusiasm that filled the room after the breathtaking performance.” Beyond piano and violin virtuosos, Barksdale soon discovered another path to Park that hit close to home. “My father was a British captain in World War II where he became a prisoner of war in Burma (Myanmar) and experienced what was known as the Death Railway,” Barksdale said. “When I learned all Park does for veterans that has consistently earned the University top national rankings for veteran education and support, I knew I had to get involved.” Barksdale has been steadfast in her goal to bring greater local awareness, support and recognition to Park, particularly in the Kansas City metropolitan business community where she is a recognized leader. Barksdale is the president of LaserCycle Inc., a 22-year-old private company that distributes environmentally sustainable printer supplies and document management services to businesses nationwide from its headquarters in Lenexa, Kan. Before volunteering her time and business expertise to Park, Barksdale did her homework. “I read a 2011 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York that said
colleges and universities are increasingly viewed as engines of economic development,” she said. “I put together that Park is ranked No. 1 in value among private colleges in the nation and is leading the way to support military students and veterans at its 41 campus centers across the country. It was clear to me that Park is making a distinct impact on the local and national economy, and is well positioned to expand its powerful influence.” Barksdale decided to dedicate her time, business acumen and community leadership toward expanding connections to Park among area businesses. When asked to serve on the Park University Civic Advisory Council in 2013, Barksdale jumped at the opportunity. Her volunteer leadership has been instrumental in developing the new Park Partners program that formally structures the many ways businesses can connect to the University to forge mutually beneficial relationships. “So many businesses already touch Park, from employers that hire graduates and offer internships, to the University’s vendors and organizations that support Park’s diverse educational programs,” Barksdale said. Barksdale is working to roll out the new program with LaserCycle among the first companies to become a Park Partner. “Our silver-level sponsorship recognizes both our volunteer leadership and monetary contributions,” she said. Park Partners is particularly designed to be accessible to both small and larger businesses. “LaserCycle is a small business that demonstrates the impact businesses of all sizes can make through their connection to Park. Together, we can multiply the powerful impact of Park on the surrounding economy.”
James S. Allen Jr. Chairman, SB Community Builders Charlotte Barksdale President, LaserCycle Inc. Chris Fisher Partner, Bryan Cave LLP Pete Fullerton President/Chief Executive Officer Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Mo. Bob Langenkamp Director, City Planning and Development City of Kansas City, Mo. William Lawson Regional Director, Business Executives for National Security Kaleb Lilly Partner, Rubin Brown LLP Matt Roney Director of Business Development, Kit Bond Strategies Yvonne Seckington Community Volunteer Jackie Snyder Community Volunteer Louise Welborn Executive Director, Northland Community Foundation Michael Wurst Chief Executive Officer, Henry Wurst Inc. David Yeamans President and General Manager, Burns and McDonnell
Park Students Find Employment Through Partnership Park University strives to meet the changing needs of employers. Last year, Park made a smart shift to enable a more seamless connection between Park’s talented pool of students, alumni and businesses.
the University to its valuable business expertise with Scott Lehr, director of executive initiatives at Engaged Companies, who volunteers his time to serve on Park’s School of Business Advisory Council.
Previously under Student Services, Park’s Career Development Center is now under the umbrella of the Office of University Advancement. The move enables the CDC to work more closely with Park students and alumni to connect them to jobs and internships nationwide.
While working toward her degree, Tokognon has gained experience in the freight and logistics industry working part-time in eShipping’s various departments, including accounting, dispatch and client relations. She has been offered a full-time position in eShipping’s accounting department upon her graduation in December. Tokognon said it was the support from Park’s Career Development Center that helped her secure this opportunity.
“Half of our work is student and alumni focused, providing career planning tools to ensure a lifetime of professional success,” said Tess Suprenant, director of the Career Development Center. “The other half is external engagement to understand and help meet the hiring needs of employers. Working closely with the University Advancement team and its external relationships, we are able to better identify opportunities to connect students and alumni to employers.” Esther Tokognon, a Park senior economics major from Cotonou, Benin, in West Africa, is an example of how the CDC taps into Park’s professional relationships. Tokognon works for eShipping, a transportation technology and logistics service company. With 14 locations across the country, eShipping is headquartered in Parkville, Mo. To support its hiring needs, the company has tapped into the talent that surrounds it on the University’s flagship campus. Tokognon is one of eight Park students and alumni employed at eShipping. “We cannot speak highly enough of the caliber of students that come from Park University. The work and learn program we have established with the University is one of our most valued recruiting tools,” said Chad Earwood, founder of Engaged Companies, a parent business of eShipping. The company not only helps employ Park students and graduates, but connects
“I went to the CDC and received invaluable assistance from Tess on my résumé and cover letter,” Tokognon said. “Because I was applying for an accounting related job, she advised me to list my accounting courses. I never knew to include them. We ended up restructuring the entire thing.” With her accounting education shining brightly on her résumé, Tokognon caught the interest of eShipping’s human resources director who invited her to a recruiting event. Unsure of what to expect, Tokognon headed back to Park’s CDC for advice on the interview process that helped her land the job. “I was completely nervous, but Tess put my mind at ease and fully prepared me for the interview.” The Career Development Center offers services for all stages of career development, including advising, workshops, mock interviews, résumé and cover letter assistance, interview preparation, graduate school selection and job search strategies. The CDC also offers career fairs and events throughout the year at campus centers across the country, inviting dozens of local companies and organizations to participate.
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Photo by Alicia Abla.
Esther Tokognon, Park University senior economics major, at her job with eShipping.
To stay competitive, companies and organizations are increasingly looking to recruit, retain and develop talent by forging partnerships with respected academic institutions. This fall, Park University launched Park Partners, a multifaceted program designed to create mutually beneficial relationships with the business community. The program aims to fulfill specific needs pertaining to career services, as well as corporate philanthropy, leadership, professional development and networking objectives. To learn the many ways to partner with Park, contact Erik Bergrud, M.P.A. ’94, associate vice president of constituent engagement, at erik.bergrud@park.edu or (816) 584-6412.
Beautifying Park with Kensler Estate Gift Hugh and Joyce Kensler, ’88, were known for their passions: architecture, horticulture and their faith. That’s why Park University carefully selected the most fitting use of a $108,000 estate gift from the Kensler Family Trust. The well-traveled steps between Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel and the parking area below Mackay Hall on the Parkville Campus have been in need of repair. Thousands of students and visitors walk these steps every year en route to University events, including Park’s International Center for Music performances and alumni weddings. With the Kensler estate gift, the University was able to replace the concrete staircase leading to the Chapel, complete with new, powder-coated handrails. Construction began in August and was completed this fall. “Although it was patched over the years, the staircase was crumbling and in disrepair,” said Clint Harris, manager of plant operations, maintenance and environmental services at Park. “Last year, Park installed new Chapel doors and repaired the parking lot in front of Mackay. As a next step, it made perfect sense to renovate the pathway between these two cherished destinations on the Parkville Campus.” Workers make the finishing touches on the new staircase between Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel and the parking area below Mackay Hall on the Parkville Campus.
Photo by Alicia Abla.
Park is also planning to use Kensler estate funds to install a new greenhouse near Dearing Hall on the campus.
Photo by Alicia Abla.
The concrete steps going into Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel were also replaced, using funds from the Kensler Estate Gift this fall.
The location offers ideal access to electrical and water resources, as well as optimum sunlight. The greenhouse will be an educational resource for science students and serve as a sunny home for the University’s many plants that previously weathered Midwest winters under grow lights in the Parkville Commercial Underground. “The Chapel steps and new greenhouse represent Park’s efforts to appropriately invest its estate gifts in a manner that best honors the memory and interests of its donors,” said Laurie McCormack, vice president for university advancement. Hugh Kensler was an architect who oversaw the design of the Community of Christ Church (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) in Independence, Mo. His wife, Joyce, earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Park and was an active volunteer for Powell Gardens, a botanical garden in Kingsville, Mo., and her church. The Kenslers are survived by their two children, Linda McDaniel and Ken Kensler, nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Their granddaughter, Angela McDaniel, ’99, continued in the Kensler’s creative footsteps as a graduate of Park’s interior design program.
Park honored by $200,000 estate gift from Navy hero He was devoted to serving his country. For more than 30 years, Capt. Thomas R. Mooney, ’67, protected the nation as a U.S. Naval officer.
tactical warfare curriculum. Mooney completed a master’s degree in national security affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif.
For his outstanding military career, Mooney was honored by Park University with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1997. As the recipient of $200,000 from Mooney’s estate, Park is carefully determining the best use of unrestricted funds to honor his legacy.
Mooney completed 11 sea tours and spent eight years of his life at sea. When Mooney retired in 1998, he turned over command of the Destroyer Squadron Seven, where he was responsible for five destroyers, 150 officers and more than 17,000 sailors. Mooney’s many awards included the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal.
Mooney’s distinguished military career began shortly after graduating from Park when he entered officer candidate school in Rhode Island. Military service gave him the opportunity to protect national security during several tours of duty, including the first Gulf War. He also served as chairman of the Joint and Surface Warfare Syndicates at Tactical Training Group Pacific in San Diego where he trained senior officers in
After 30 years and 12 days of service, Mooney retired from the Navy and devoted himself to traveling, riding with friends in his motorcycle club and serving at his church in Chula Vista., Calif. He passed away on June 11, 2012.
Zach and Jenny Clark work together in the Park Warrior Center.
Photo by Alicia Abla.
Conquering college together Since enrolling at Park University in 2012, Jenny and Zach Clark’s caregiving relationship has become a mutual partnership in pursuing their education. Jenny is proud to be married to a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Not only is she Zach’s wife, Jenny is his full-time caregiver, and now, a fellow student at Park University. Zach, a junior graphic design major and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, returned home in 2008 after being injured during operations that left him with a traumatic brain injury, nerve damage in his legs and post-traumatic stress disorder. Navigating these obstacles to pursue his education was daunting for Zach.
Support for Those Who Serve Park Warrior Center With Park’s Learning Buddy Scholarship Program, which was funded through many private donations, Zack was able to attend classes with Jenny by his side. The program enables spouses, dependents or friends to enroll in core college courses alongside a wounded warrior student as a Park Learning Buddy and receive a full semester tuition scholarship, including books and fees.
“I’ve witnessed the many struggles Zach and other veterans go through. I want to use my personal experiences and education to make positive changes in the way veterans are treated,” Jenny said. “My life goal is to create a place veterans can call home. It will be a caring environment that offers veterans the intensive counseling and support services they need without delay.”
With chronic seizures and limited vision, Zach is unable to drive. With the Learning Buddy Scholarship, Jenny was able to support Zach beyond simply transporting him to Park’s flagship Parkville Campus. “We took his core classes together and it was fun. If he didn’t understand something, I could help him and vice versa,” said Jenny. “By working together, Zach was able to adjust to college classes with the support of someone who understood his unique physical and mental challenges.”
Jenny said Park is a role model to guide her future plans. Both Jenny and Zach have benefited from the multiple layers of support at Park — from the Learning Buddy Scholarship to the support and camaraderie in the Department of Military and Veteran Student Services, home of the Park Warrior Center.
The Learning Buddy Scholarship is an example of Park’s efforts to give military service members and veterans the individualized support they need to achieve their college education. “We believe every service member, veteran, family member, wounded warrior, spouse or dependent deserves the highest level of support and respect,” said Stephen Terry, assistant dean of military and veteran student services. “Park is determined to be the university that leads the nation in giving them what they deserve.” Zach knows well the value of Park’s commitment to veterans. “Compared to the other institutions I’ve attended, Park is the only one that understands what I’ve been through. As a veteran, I’ve served and protected my country. It’s good to know there’s a helping hand for me and my family at Park.” The Learning Buddy Scholarship program also sparked Jenny’s aspirations to pursue a degree in social work. Currently a junior, she plans to also pursue a master’s degree in social work with a military concentration.
The PWC assists veterans with a spectrum of support services, including education, employment, finances and post-traumatic stress disorder The Park Warrior Center features laptops, a reference library, a relaxation station and other amenities to best serve the needs of service members, veterans, wounded warriors, family members, caregivers, dependents and spouses. Now that Jenny and Zach are pursuing individual degree programs, the PWC is a centralized source of support. “Campus life can be bewildering and isolating to veterans, particularly those with PTSD,” said Jenny. “The PWC surrounds Zach with the assistance and camaraderie of staff and fellow veterans who are aware of his disabilities.” Because their class schedules are different now, Jenny said the PWC offers a layer of protection when she is unable to be with him on campus. “Park has made it possible for us both to confidently pursue our educational goals.”
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The Park Warrior Center provides information and assistance to service members and veterans transitioning out of the military. The PWC offers support with topics like education, employment, finances, relationships, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and transition.
About the Center
The Park Warrior Center features laptops, a reference library, a relaxation station and other amenities, all open to service members, veterans, wounded warriors, family members, caregivers, dependents and spouses. The Park Warrior Center provides information about educational benefits, works with students during deployment or following a tour of duty, helps access health care and counseling services, assists with employment searches and provides other guidance military and veteran students may need. “More than anything else, the Park Warrior Center is a really important place for people to get to know each other and rely on each other for help and support. It’s also a community. It’s a common space for the student veterans. When people join the military or become a veteran, they are part of a big family, and families take care of each other,” said Stephen Terry, assistant dean of military and veteran student services.
Success For Veterans
Park University’s” Success For Veterans program is designed to provide a smooth transition to college for veteran students.
GI Bill and Financial Support
Park’s military campus centers across the country are beneath the military assistance tuition cap. The University offers a 25 percent discount on graduate courses for active duty military members.
2014
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Scaling to New Heights Annual event raises more than $425,000
A sensational event truly worthy of its new name. Ballyhoo (formerly known as Founders Day), Park University’s largest annual fundraising event, raised more than $425,000 on April 4, 2014 — more than doubling the “audacious” goal set after last year’s event that raised more than $180,000. Net proceeds benefitted Park’s Presidential Honors Scholarship and the International Center for Music. Ballyhoo treated more than 250 guests to an elegant reception at Webster House in Kansas City, Mo., followed by premium seating at the Van Cliburn Tribute Concert that featured performances by the ICM’s world-renowned faculty and students in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Celebrating a Legend
The concert was a touching homage to one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Cliburn, who died in February 2013 at the age of 78, inspired generations of musicians — including Stanislav Ioudenitch, founder of the ICM and gold medalist of the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Cliburn achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 at the age of 23 when he won the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow at the height of the Cold War. His accomplishment was credited with transcending international politics and improving cultural relations between the United States and the former Soviet Union. Ioudenitch, ICM artistic director and associate professor of music/piano, subsequently became friends with Cliburn and organized the concert, featuring performances by Ioudenitch, his Park Trio colleagues violinist Ben Sayevich and cellist Daniel Veis, as well as pianist Behzod Abduraimov, current ICM artist-in-residence and winner of the 2009 London International Piano Competition.
SAVE THE DATE:
Mark your calendar to join Park University for Ballyhoo on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at AMC Headquarters in Leawood, Kan.
Van Cliburn
special recognition of
Edith and Benny Lee The success of Park University’s International Center for Music and performances by its faculty and students around the globe are due in no small part to two special people: Benny and Edith Lee. Park honored the couple during Ballyhoo 2014 for their support of the ICM since its inception 10 years ago. “There would perhaps not be an International Center for Music at Park were it not for Benny and Edith Lee,” said Michael Droge, Ph.D., Park University chancellor. The Lee’s generous financial support made it possible to hire Stanislav Ioudenitch, ICM artistic director and associate professor of music/piano, and was instrumental in the ICM’s early formation. They’ve welcomed ICM faculty and students into their home — for concerts, holidays and home-cooked meals. Benny currently serves on the ICM Advisory Council and previously served three terms on Park University’s Board of Trustees. A string of entrepreneurial companies have led to the Lee’s business success. Under the leadership of Benny as chair and chief executive officer, and Edith as president, DuraComm Corp. has received wide acclaim for its growth and ingenuity. DuraComm — an international manufacturer of AC-to-DC switch mode power supplies, commercial and industrial LED and induction lighting solutions, and solar energy — was selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a 2013 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. Reflecting their passion for music and entrepreneurial innovation, the Lee’s recently formed Eliton, an enterprise to produce an innovative folding cello.
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Edith and Benny Lee at their home with the Eliton folding cello.
Behzod Abduraimov (left), current artist-in-residence in Park University’s International Center for Music, performs with Stanislav Ioudenitch, artistic director of the ICM and associate professor of music/ piano, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts during Ballyhoo 2014.
Park University would like to thank
Ballyhoo 2014 Event Sponsors Doctorate ($50,000) DuraComm Corp. Pearson Summa Cum Laude ($25,000) AON Jenzabar Steven and Jeanette Karbank Pioneer Services Sprint John and Debra Starr Family Magna Cum Laude ($10,000) Cerner Donald Hall Cum Laude ($5,000) Kathy and Mike Dodd Michael and Molly Droge Philip and Patricia Love Mark Ptashne Roswitha and Ken Schaffer Cyprienne Simchowitz and Jerry White Skyline Displays Heartland Rick and Sandy Thode Truman Medical Centers UMB Anonymous
Baccalaureate ($1,000) AECOM Arvest Bank Sandra Aust and Kay Barnes Dennis Ayzin and Mira Mdivani BankLiberty Candice Bennett & Associates Inc. Lynn and Kay Bondurant Dr. and Mrs. Robert Burns Gayden Carruth Clarinda Hanna Creighton John and Nancy Dillingham JE Dunn Construction Co. Kris Flint Mitzi and Mark Foster Sandi and Ed Fried Charles and Patty Garney Courtney Goddard Roger and Nancy Hershey Hunt Martin Materials Jackie and Lynn Johnson Jerry and JoAnn Jorgensen JMA Information Technology Inc. LaserCycle Inc. Lathrop & Gage LLP Bernie and Joan Levine Mark One Electric Co. Inc. Dennis and Laurie McCormack
Pat and Beth McCown Diana Boyd McElroy and Mike McElroy Dr. and Mrs. John H. McMillan McRuer CPAs Ann Mesle Metropolitan Community College Lt. Gen. and Mrs. John E. Miller David and Petunia Monchusie Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation Port Authority of Kansas City, Mo. Jeanette and Kevin Prenger ProPrint Digital Jerry and Patty Reece Ricoh USA Inc. Landon and Sarah Rowland Dan Sakata Andrew and Emily Sallee Deborah Smith and Mark Myron Sodexo Inc. and Affiliates Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP St. Luke’s North Hospital Robert and Lynne Stark Steven and Evelina Swartzman U.S. Bank Eric and Kerri Wade David and Julie Warm Terry and Linda Ward
Special thanks to those who could not attend Ballyhoo 2014, but provided financial support: Mr. and Mrs. Don F. Dagenais Hakes Real Estate LLC Johyne Hamra Irvine O. Hockaday Beth Ingram Martin Properties Fred H. Wake Special thanks to Schmitt Music Co. for arranging transportation and display of Van Cliburn’s touring Steinway piano during the event at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. International Center for Music Advisory Council Steven Karbank, co-chair Zahid Nana, co-chair Benny Lee Philip Love Roswitha Schaffer Cyprienne Simchowitz L. Joshua Sosland Robert Stark John Starr
Recipients of the Park University Presidential Honors Scholarship (from left): John Robert Boyer, junior information and computer science/software engineering major; Sara Swanson, sophomore biology major; Rachal Crouse, sophomore graphic design major; and (far right) Allison Davis, senior chemistry major. They are shown with (third from right) Dr. Virginia Brackett, associate professor of English and director of Park’s Honors Academy, and (second from right) Dr. Michael Droge, Park University chancellor.
Park University Board of Trustees member Michael Collins, ‘04, and Molly Collins.
Ralph Reid, Leisa Reid, Park University Board of Trustees member Jeanette Prenger, ‘09, and Kevin Prenger.
Terry Christenberry, Ann Mesle, chair of Park University’s Board of Trustees, Ellis Greenspon and Kris Flint, ‘97, Board of Trustees member.
Edith and Benny Lee, Ballyhoo honorees, with Stanislav Ioudenitch, artistic director of the International Center for Music and associate professor of music/piano, and Behzod Abduraimov, ICM artist-in-residence.
Lobby of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Park University Golf Scramble raises funds for new timing clock Timing Matters Even with a shotgun start, the pace on the golf course pales in comparison to the swift sprints of Park University track and field student-athletes. But the leisure 18-hole path at the 2013 Park University Golf Scramble is why the track and field complex on the Parkville Campus is home to a new electronic timing clock. The new equipment enabled Park to host its first track meet in more than a decade this past spring. The tournament on Sept. 26 at Tiffany Greens Golf Club in Kansas City, Mo., raised more than $32,000 to support Park University’s Department of Athletics. “The new timing clock reflects the professionalism of Park’s growing athletic program,” said Steve Wilson, assistant athletic director for sports communication. “It’s a sophisticated piece of equipment that is surprisingly expensive. We wouldn’t be able to afford to purchase it without the proceeds from the golf tournament.” Proceeds from past golf tournaments have helped renovate Park’s track, refurbish seating at Julian Field and provide other resources for student-athletes. In addition to enhancing the opportunities for our student-athletes, these improvements have enriched the viewing experience for the spectators. Support of our athletes through attendance and promotion is yet another example of Park Pride.
Park Proud
Golf Scramble 2013 Thank you to the Park University Golf Scramble sponsors: Tom Watson Sponsor
Pearson eCollege
Bobby Jones Sponsors
Merrill Lynch Houston Wealth Management Group Xerox
Nathan Marticke, M.A.C.L. ‘10 (Park University associate vice president of constituent development), Brooke Runion (Lockton Companies), Mark Russell (vice president, Pearson eCollege) and Michael Collins, ’04 (Park University trustee, and president and chief executive officer of the Port Authority of Kansas City, Mo.).
Former Major League Baseball players Willie Wilson and Bob Dernier, along with Bob Kendrick, ‘85, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Jack Nicklaus Sponsor
McRuer CPAs
Arnold Palmer Sponsors
Bank Liberty Cerner Crossroads Hospice Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hunt Martin Materials North Kansas City Electric Co. Inc. Ricoh USA Inc. RiskAnalytics LLC UMB Windstream
Team Sponsors
Aon Risk Services ECCO Select Logan Properties Martin Properties MB2 Sports Laurie McCormack Miller’s Heritage Landscape Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Parkville (Mo.) Area Chamber of Commerce PlattForm Advertising Sodexo Target Direct Marketing The Urgency Room Richard Thode Mike and Rita Weighill Rhonda Weimer
Individuals
Davis, Sands & Collins P.C. Brad Kleindl, Ph.D.
In-Kind
Central States Beverage JK Wines Dennis McCormack Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Snacks on Racks Strong Spirits Distilling Time Warner Townsend Communications Windstream Zona Rosa
Fundraising Success
n Gifts In Kind n Pledges n Cash
$2,000,000.00
2013-14 2012-13
$1,500,000.00 2011-12
$1,000,000.00 Photo by Alicia Abla.
Park Statistics
$16,250 GIFTS IN KIND
$30,255 GIFTS IN KIND
$40,011 GIFTS IN KIND
$254,898 PLEDGES
$236,021 PLEDGES
$214,487 PLEDGES
$912,688 CASH
$1,425,137 CASH
$1,662,434 CASH
$1,183,836
$1,691,413
$1,916,932
$500,000.00
0
Breakdown of gifts received Percentage of total cash donations received in 2013-14 by source. n Alumni n Other individual n Foundation n Business/Corporation n Other non-individual*
11%
13%
9%
23%
44%
Percentage of total number of gifts 2013-14. n Alumni n Other individual n Foundation n Business/Corporation n Other non-individual*
*Non-individual refers to estates and trusts.
7%
3%
29% 59% 2%
Revenues $100,000,000
$80,000,000
$80,029,435
$81,603,945 $77,124,272
Financial aid
$60,000,000
$100,000,000
$40,000,000
$80,000,000
$20,000,000
Amount of financial aid awarded to graduate and undergraduate students over the past three years. $80,685,682 17,518 students
$82,979,003 15,049 students
$76,844,509
2012-13
2013-14
12,154 students
$60,000,000
0
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14 $40,000,000
Expenditures $80,000,000 $70,000,000
$70,126,964
$71,975,341
$74,897,325 $20,000,000
0
$60,000,000
2011-12
$50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 0
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
Park Proud
Park Proud
The Park University mascot: “Sir George”
Photo by Kenny Johnson.
Facts about Park University
Park’s Promise
Serving those who serve their community and country with personalized, globally-relevant education for life.
Mission Statement
Park University provides access to a quality higher education experience that prepares a diverse community of learners to think critically, communicate effectively, demonstrate a global perspective and engage in lifelong learning and service to others.
Vision Statement Founded: 1875 Location: Parkville, Mo. (flagship campus) Campus centers: 41, providing face-to-face instruction in 21 states, plus online internationally (Victor Valley College in Victorville, Calif., became Park’s newest campus center, opening in Fall 2014) School colors: Canary and wine Mascot: Pirates, “Sir George” Website: www.park.edu Total acreage on Parkville Campus: 700 Oldest buildings: Park House (circa 1840) and Mackay Hall (construction began in 1886, occupied in 1893) Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Number of degree programs: Associates: 9; Bachelors: 47; Masters: 7 Unduplicated annual headcount: 18,763 (Fall 2014) Degrees awarded (FY 2013): 2,930 Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12:1 Graduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1 Ethnic student population: 41 percent International students: 430 (from 65 countries) Full-time staff/faculty: 517 staff/131 faculty Library holdings: 262,278 (including 143,402 e-books) Financial aid awarded: (FY 2013): $76,844,509 Endowment: $63,791,925 Living alumni: 67,976
Park University, a pioneering institution of higher learning since 1875, will provide leadership in quality, innovative education for a diversity of learners who will excel in their professional and personal service to the global community.
Core values that guide our actions
• We expect accountability for our actions at all levels, to each other and to Park University. • We treat all with civility and respect while being open and honest in our communication. • We seek excellence in all we do, with passionate learning as our highest priority. • We celebrate global citizenship through our connected learning and working environment, as well as community stewardship. • We embrace inclusivity that fosters diversity, teamwork and collaboration. • We act with integrity through honesty, efficiency and reliability.
Awards
• Named a “College of Distinction” for the fourth year in a row. • One of 20 colleges/universities nationwide to receive a “Best Value School” designation from University Research & Review. • The School of Business was selected the No. 8 Best for Vets business school in the country by Military Times. • For the sixth consecutive year, Park University was selected as one of the top military-friendly colleges/universities in the country by Military Advanced Education. • Park was ranked No. 5 among all private colleges/universities in the country and No. 8 overall in the “online and nontraditional” category by Military Times. • The Daily Beast’s “Down + Dirty Guide to the Best Colleges” ranked Park as the 16th healthiest college/university in the country. • G.I. Jobs placed Park University on its list of military-friendly schools for the fifth straight year. • Park University was placed on BestColleges.com’s “50 Colleges with the Lowest Out-ofState Tuition” list. Park was the only college/university in the Kansas City region and one of just eight private schools nationwide to earn a spot on the list.
Park University's Honor Roll
Park University’s Honor Roll acknowledges all donors at varying levels during the fiscal year. This Report to Investors recognizes all gifts received between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. The Office of University Advancement has made every effort to ensure accuracy. If you believe corrections or additions are needed, please e-mail advancement@park.edu or call (816) 584-6816. FIDES ET LABOR GIVING LEVEL Gifts totaling $100,001 or more Helen N. Dwyer Trust William J. Groves and Kathryn H. Groves Trust Thomas R. Mooney Trust
1875 GIVING LEVEL
Gifts totaling $50,001 – $100,000 Clint, ’71, and Joyce Blithe Helen C. Hurley, ’51 Pearson
CLOCK TOWER GIVING LEVEL Gifts totaling $10,001 – $50,000 Aon Cerner Corp. Michael * and Molly Droge ** DuraComm Corp. Enochs Family Foundation Fund ** Donald J. Hall ** Michael and Lucile Hobbs Kenneth R. Hougland and Eva Tyree Hougland Trust Keith Irvine Jenzabar Inc. Steven and Jeannette Karbank Joyce M. Kensler Trust Philip and Patricia Love Missouri Colleges Fund Inc. Pioneer Financial Services Inc. Sprint Lawrence D. Starr Family Foundation
CARILLON GIVING LEVEL Gifts totaling $5,001 – $10,000
Pete, ’71, and Kelly Kale Marty, ’73, and Valerie Kirsch Jinny B. McCoy Louise Morden Mark Ptashne and Lucy Gordon Blanche and Neil Sosland Rick and Sandy Thode UMB Financial Corp. Dorla D. Watkins, ’80, ’00 * Jerry White and Cyprienne Simchowitz Anonymous
CANARY & WINE GIVING LEVEL Gifts totaling $1,001 – $5,000
Tewaney Ayalneh, ’03 *, and Cynthia Wissinger, ’05 BankLiberty Erik Bergrud, ’94 *, and Kimberlee Ried Lynn Bondurant, ’61, and Kay Oates Bondurant, x62 Gregory Scott Byard, ’97 James, ’49, and Mae Cariddi Gayden F. Carruth Robert and Shirley Miller Clark, ’61 Clarinda Creighton * Karen L. Davis John and Nancy Dillingham Hugh G. Stocks and Laurie N. DiPadova-Stocks * Mike and Katheen Dodd DST Manuchair Ebadi, ’60 Educational Assistance Ltd. Dennis and Ann Fisher Kristopher Stark Flint, ’97 Charles and Patty Garney Paul, ’65, ’88 *, and Sylvia Helms Gault, ’60 Lori L. Harris Courtney Goddard Hawkinson * Roger * and Nancy Hershey Brian, ’86 *, and Nadienne Hoffman, ’03 Hunt Martin Material LLC Husch Blackwell LLP Jerry * and JoAnn Jorgensen Kansas City Power & Light Brad Kleindl * Dean, ’53, and Charlotte Larrick Donald and Barbara MacDonald Edward and Jody Manchion, ’99 * Dennis and Laurie McCormack * Linda E. McFarland Charitable Fund ** John and Jane McMillan Merrill Lynch Ann Mesle Mid-America Arts Alliance Missouri Arts Council Missouri State University David, ’00 *, and Petunia Monchusie Florence A. Naylor, ’65
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation Pearson Education Inc. Rosemary Fry Plakas, ’63 Audrey J. Pollard, ’49 Port Authority of Kansas City, Mo. Kevin and Jeanette Prenger, ’09 David and Patria Quemada Frank Quemada Duane Ritter Kimberly Roberts Marjory Louise Rodgers Rice Charitable Trust Carol Sanders * Kenneth and Roswitha Schaffer ** Ronald and Michelle Minyard Schwartz, both ’70 Joe Smuckler and Marcia S. Karbank ** Sodexo and Affiliates Spring Hill (Kan.) Parents for Kids Steve Tingler * Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation Tracie Twyman Eric, ’82, ’85, and Kerri Wade William Jr., ’71, and Karen Walinow Philip and Carol Groundwater Wheeler, both ’62 Xerox Global Services Anonymous
PARKITE GIVING LEVEL
Gifts totaling $1 – $1,000 Scott Achler Samantha Acosta, ’11 Donna Waggoner Adams, ’38 Richard Owusu Adansi, ’08 Mensah Gbevope Adzigbey, ’07 AECOM Technical Services Susan G. Aintablian, ’12 Jeremy and Heather Aldrich James and Carolyn Jansen Alexander, both ’53 Vanessa L. Alford, ’10 Timmie L. Alkire, ’76 Allegri Industries LLC Nancy Allen, ’54 Harriet Allgood, ’47 Stephen B. Allison, ’69 Edward J. Alm, ’77 Justin Ambrozia Jr., ’09 William and Kristin Amend Jason Anderson *
Neil G. Anderson, ’06 Kenneth, ’74, and Patsy Andrews Clyde R. Appleton, ’54 Hilton and Judith Appollis, ’06 * Jimmy D. Arbuckle, ’01 Louie H. Arcila, ’94 Manuel T. Arcos, ’77 Jose III, ’06, and Carmelita Arispe Robert and Judy Armstrong Trevor M. Arnold, ’09 Ramona F. Arroyo, ’04 Arvest Bank James and Elizabeth Scott Ashlock, ’53 Maya M. Atamaniuk, ’80 Charlett C. Aubert, ’11 Sandra D. Aust Kenneth, ’04 *, and Karen Austin, ’03 Juan Ayala Ronald W. Baggett, ’97 Barbara M. Bailey, ’95 William and Versa Warr Bailey, both ’50 Theresa S. Baker, ’75 Joseph and Edie Ballweg Akoulassa Banawoe, ’12 Kay Barnes * Elizabeth Barnett, ’41 Pamela A. Baron, ’00 James H. Bartley, ’79 Robert E. Bartnicki, ’13 Charles, ’63, and Ruth Barton Denzil C. Bauer, ’02 Randall L. Beamus, ’92 Betsy Beasley, ’64 Alan and K. Elaine Beaver Miriam Bedwell, ’45 Daphne R. Bell, ’48 Roger, ’78 *, and Pat Bell Robert, ’91, and Pamela Bellman Heidi Bennion, ’11 Benton Properties Steve * and Joyce Berg William E. Berg Jr., ’72 Thomas * and Ranetta Bertoncino, ’11 Theodore, ’71, and Mary West Betsch, ’72 Amy Lynn Biang, ’09 Brad Biles * Mary Billingsley, ’02
Beverly Thomas Black, ’93 Willie, ’76, and Charlene Black Brett and Alisha Blackwelder, ’03 * William S. Blackwell Melvin L. Blades, ’64 Eric Blair, ’06 * Frances Woodbury Blair, x41 John Blair, x65 Rick, ’84, and Lesli Hill Blount, ‘83 Boeing Company Shirley A. Bogren, ’55 James E. Booker Stephen R. Bouck, ’98 Stephanie Brackett, ’67 Ed and Margaret Bradley Alice P. Bradshaw Donald and Sandy Breckon Robert, ’90, and Lezlie Brillhart Charles L. Brindel, ’65 William, ’65, and Geraldine Brinton Forest L. Brown, ’49 Joseph T. Brown, ’87 Kevin E. Brown
William, ’53, and Mary Browning William B. Bruch and Mary V. Bruch Trust Robert, ’67, and Anne Brumback Buchanan County (Mo.) Tourism Board Robert William Buck III, ’90 William, ’73, and Judy Burmeister Robert and Beverly Burns Charles L. Burton Jr., ’93 Felipe III, ’74, and Stacey Bustillo Mary F. Calder Arthur M. Campbell, ’43 Francis C. Campbell, ’78 Jackie M. Campbell, ’11 * Steve Mitchell Campbell, ’92 Timothy L. Campbell, ’88 Candice Bennett & Associates Inc. Gordon, ’79, and Lee Cannell Robert and Beverly Somerville Cantine, both ’62 Margaret Petter Cardwell, ’58 Leon N. Carey, ’99 Timothy Joseph Carr, ’10 Jerry S. Carter, ’79 Karen R. Carter, ’64
Moses, ’09, and Armandina Castillo William and Florence Charest, both ’84 Ronald W. Chartier, ’87 Richard Chavez Larry and Maridan Christensen Edward J. Cicale Sr., ’82 Patricia F. Cirino, ’89 Jeanetta K. Clampitt, ’91 Gregory D. Claycomb * Richard Arthur Clemens Jr., ’94 Georgiana M. Cleverley, ’01 Elizabeth Jessie Coates, ’74 Gary, ’70, and Cathy Cobb James, ’56, and Phyllis Dawson Cobb, ’58 F. Elaine Cochran Oliver F. Coffey Jr. Vito and Cathy Colapietro, ’06 * Jill H. Colburn, ’94 Richard, ’78, and Kathryn Coleman John N. Colis Betty Conant Rene, ’78, and Perlita Concepcion, ’92 James and Opal Ringen Congdon, both ’49
Kimberly S. Connelly * Donald, ’49, and Caroline Cook Eric A. Cook, ’12 Anthony O. Cooper Timothy, ’08, and Susan Corbeil, ’07 * Robert P. Corbett, ’38 Sheryl Corchnoy, ’95 Hermelinda Cordero Kymberie H. Cordero, ’01 Edward and Lois Forry Cowing, ’52 Brian * and Cheryl Cowley, ’05 Judith O. Coyle, ’78 Allen, ’74, and Janet Craven James A. Crisp Rhonda Rene Critz, ’95 Richard, ’72, and Joan Gardner Cromie, ’69 Eugene, ’64, and Erin Crooks Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City Bernice Crummett, ’83 William T. Culliton, ’03 Wilbur, ’96, and Margie Curtis J. Douglas and Barbara Cusick John Czarnota, ’67
PARKITE GIVING LEVEL Gifts totaling $1 – $1,000
Don and Patricia Dagenais Donald J. D’Agostino * Keith M. Dailey, ’00 * Page and Beverly Dame, ’67 Robert, ’04, and Brenda Dandridge, ’07 Dr. Mark and Diane Davidner Donor Advised Fund ** Ann S. Davidson, ’52 Augustin, ’83, and Kyong Davila James, ’87, and Bettye Davis Brian and Carol Davis Fred Davis, ’05, and Sonya Powell-Davis Johnny Ray Davis, ’93 Lisa L. Davis, ’12 Lois J. Davis, ’76 Mildred L. Davis, ’10 Richard F. Davis Davis Sands & Collins PC Woody and Louise Davis Kathryn F. Dearing, ’90 Kyle J. Deere Raymond H. DeGroat, ’75 Matthew J. deMayo, ’10 * Bradley M. Denton, ’11 H. Jack Derry Sonja S. Derry, ’96 deSilva Family Foundation ** Dora Jane Devorak, ’47 LaRonald W. Dews Sr., ’88 Rousy Diaz William L. Dillon Jr. Winifred A. Dincher, ’06 Barbara M. Dinoff, ’65 Suzanne Discenza * Shelly Lynn Dorrel, ’12 Clifford R. Dorsey, ’65 Cecil and Linda Doubenmier * Patrick and Scarlott Dowd Joanne E. Drake, ’53 Forrest G. Dressler Jr., ’63 Joseph, ’70, and Jan Drew Linda R. Drussel Kelli Louise Dubinsky, ’79 Gary R. Duffin Albert and Betty Dusing * Roger * and Darla Dusing Richard and Barbara Dwelle, ’80 Lewis A. Dysart Roosevelt Easley, ’94 Nancy Eastman * Douglas L. Eberhart * Charles, ’78, and Carol Ebert ECCO Select Larry, ’68, and Yoko Edelstein
Levester and Winifred Edwards, ’03 * Wallace and Jean Wolfe Edwards, ’44 Jamie J. Els, ’12 * Clayton S. Embry, ’81 Kathleen A. Emery Alesia A. Emison Virgil G. England Enterprise Rent-A-Car David, ’50, and Glenna Erb Cordelia M. Esry Richard L. Estes, ’12 Ricardo C. Evans, ’92 Ever Glades Fund ** Obinna Ejike Ezeilo, ’00, ’10 Darold Farless, ’73 James, x49, and Sue Farley Christopher, ’91, and Gretchen Farmer, ’94 Johnnie, ’90, and Paula Farmer Ronnie M. Fauntleroy Sr., ’12 Donald and Lora Kehr Fendlason, ’58 Patricia D. Fenn, ’69 Glenn Ferdman * Raul F. Fernandez Parisa Fetherson, ’06 Margaret Ann Fields, ’73 Ronald, ’75, and Karen Fory Mark S. Foster David, ’61, and Anita Ferrer Foulk, ’63 Jack, ’54, and Barbara Hays Fowler, ’55 Robert J. Frank, ’81 Karen R. Frankenfeld, ’59 H. George and Mary Frederickson Sandi and Ed Fried Peter K. Friedman, ’71 Dorothy S. Froning Revocable Trust Louis and Rose Fry Beryl Fuller, ’53 Gloria J. Fullylove, ’00 Anthony T. Furlough, ’07 Vern E. Gabbert Jr., ’87 Kelvin A. Gabriel, ’84 Sara L. Gaggens, ’59 Evelyn L. Gagnon Carlos A. Garcia, ’12 Irasema Harley Garcia, ’13 James T. Garrett, ’87 John R. Garrett, ’78 Lionel Garrett, ’86 Gwenyth G. Gerhard William and Pamela Gibson Milton Frankie Gilbert, ’98 William Gillespie and Terry Seelye-Gillespie, ’65 G.W. Gillette, ’50 Richard P. Gillis, ’86 Todd, ’10, and Sheana Gillis Jeff and Carol Glauner Chester L. Glenn, ’94
Elizabeth Ann Godes, ’76 Robin Goebel Ira Goldberg, ’67 Fred A. Gollier Angela Marie Gonzalez, ’11 Mary T. Goodwin, ’97 Jerome L. Goolsby, ’06 Derek C. Gordon Leslie P. Gordon James Richard Gragg, ’11 Charlotte Graham, ’50 Marcia M. Gray, ’82 Jessica Greason * Greater Horizons ** James Thurlow Greene, ’10 Jewell L. Gregory, ’55 John W. Griffin, ’03 Mary-Eleanore Griffin, ’98 Yvonne H. Griffin, ’11 Jeffrey A. Grote, ’03, ’10 Virginia Ground, ’75 Lawrence B. Guillot * Phillip C. Guin, ’81 Jeremy Guthrie Revocable Trust Theodore L. Haff III, ’73 Scott * and Beth Hageman Hakes Real Estate Frank and Mary Fisher Haldane, ’52 James, ’76, and Debra Hall Saundra G. Hall Theresa J. Hall, ’12 Karl J. Halter, ’70 Vernon Stanford Hampson, ’59 John and Bernice Hamra Foundation Jason Hans Gary and Rosemary Hardison Charles T. Hardy, ’11 Sheryl L. Harkness, ’94 Robert T. Harmon, ’73 Nancy Joy Harper, ’10 Ruth W. Harritt, ’50 Jennifer Jo Hascall, ’07, ’09 Peggy Hauser, ’09 * Gwendolyn Hawks David D. Hawley, ’69 Jennifer L. Hawthorne, ’00 Janet M. Hayden, ’93 Handley and Cynthia Haydon Gwen Gibby Hayes, x51 Frances A. Haylett Michael and Ann Hays Christine Ann Hayward, ’65 Timothy John Hebert, ’98 Dan Heckman
Vincent III and Catherine Allen Heegn, ’94 Shirley and Barnett Helzberg Foundation ** Kenneth and Doris Hemme Betty Henderson, ’50 Harold L. Henderson, ’64 Michael and Lynora Henderson Thomas, ’11, and Amy Hensley Gary Hermann, ’09 Jerome and Kathryn Phillips Hernandez, ’83 Joseph, ’79, and Anna Herness Gary E. Hetzel, ’77 Marilyn Hey, ’64 James M. Hickcox Michele D. Hicks, ’89 Cynthia M. Himmelberg Irvine and Ellen Hockaday ** James and Danita Hodges, ’12 * Gregory G. Hoffmann, ’94 Tom and Denise Holcom Foundation Fund ** Brenda Anne Holcombe, ’94 Jerry and Glenda Holder * Jason Hoover Mamora P. Hoover Hormel Foods Charitable Trust Raymond G. Horvat, ’89 Robert E. Hoskins, ’74 Paul E. Houghtaling, ’59 Dallas and Hayley Howard, ’08 John D. Howell, ’87 William P. Hoy, ’86 Jasey Lyn Huber, ’12 Janet Sue Hudson, ’95, ’12 David and Karen Myers Huinker, ’69 Ronald R.Y. Humphrey Jr., ’07 Ivan and Sue Huntoon Thomas L. Hunzeker, ’71 Michael W. Hurley, ’70 Nghia, ’93, and Minh-Quan Huynh, ’02 IBM Matching Grants Program Beth Ingram Renee Jack, ’90 * Diane Jackson, ’88 Henry II, ’08, and Jennifer Jackson, ’06 Wayne, ’64, and Marilyn Jackson Marlin L. Jacobs, ’79 Stewart, ’76, and Virginia Jaehnig Donald James, ’81 Janos Family Trust Anita Janssen, ’53 Norman W. Jarvis, ’87 JE Dunn Construction Co. Charles L. Jeffery Jr., ’71 Lowell T. Jeffries Sr., ’84
Claude L. Jenkins II, ’99 Patricia Ann Jenkins, ’04 JK Wines JMA Information Technology Inc. Andrew T. Johnson * Carl H. Johnson, ’87 Craig O. Johnson Sr., ’83 Lynn and Jacqueline Johnson Marquida E. Johnson, ’08 * Donald, ‘69, and Carol Johnston Melvin, ’86, and Veronica Jones Paula L. Jones, x53 Richard R. Jones Sr., ’80 Russell G. Jones Jr. Larry L. Jordan, ’77 Raul Juarez, ’10, ’14 JustGive Harold L. Kaid, ’93 Xiaoyue Kang, ’13 Martin and Ramona Kanne Kansas City Royals Alumni Foundation ** Kansas City Symphony Guild Robert Kao * Joyce Kays Joyce A. Kays KCB Bank KCI Rotary Club Joseph and Frances Harris Keevil, ’48 Theresa J. Keltner, ’98 John Jr. and Constance Kendall, ’82 Kendallwood Health Care Services Kenneethia J. Kennard, ’11 Collon C. Kennedy, ’84 Robert and Mary Evans Kibler, ’46 Lucinda Kichukoff, ’62 Ruthanne Rene Kiefer, ’11 Tiffany L. Kiehl William D. Kiernan Diana S. Kilbarger, ’85 Audrea L. Killalea,’01 Andrew and Anna Charr Kim, ’52 Loula B. Kindred Roland, ’90, and Bertha King Tim King Ryan M. Kinne, ’09 Carl and Anneke Kirk, ’12 Edna R. Kirk Robert and Deborah Kiser Helen Kitchen, ’51 Robert Allen Kitto, ’07, ’11 Arthur, ’65, and Susan Kluge Carolyn E. Knauer Ralph V. Knight, ’77
Larry J. Koerber, ’00 George, ’72, and Helen Konopsky Gregory R. Koons Stephen P. Kotvis, ’78 Donald and Sharon Chacalos Krams, ’71 Phillip A. Kremer KRM Inc. Krueger & James Insurance Agency Evelyn Krueger, ’59 Robert C. Kulze, ’00 Lisa D. Kunkel Michael Kyriakos Jack LaBonde Jr. LaFerla Family Eyecare PC George B. Lafiguera, ’91 Mary Laren James A. Larson LaserCycle Inc. Lathrop & Gage Warren and Gay Lathrop Don and Evelyn Frierson Lawrence, ’90 Eddie Lawson, ’77 John W. Layman, ’55 John and Melanie Lazor, ’86 Zeck A. Lee, ’85 Pearl M. Lefevers, ’94 David and Karen Rankin Lehmann, ‘58 Glenn A. Lester * Bernie and Joan Levine Gunnar William Lewis, ’95 John W. Lewis, ’09 Carla J. Lichty, ’72 Alan Liebrecht * Charles, x54, and Shirley Howard Linn, ’54 Richard M. Locke, ’73 Roney F. Loeak, ’95 Rowland Thomas Loeschke, ’92 Edmund, x55, and Joyce Wilson Loew, ’56 Logan Property LLC Roger, ’89, and Nancy Loggins Paul R. Long, ’72 Long Shoal Marina Dominic Lopez Jose Concepcion Lopez Richard and Donna Trelease Loraine, ’75 Roy Robert Lorenz, ’79 Darryl and Kimberly Lough Larry and Nanese Loza, both ’05 Helen Lucas, x59 * John, ’83, and Susan Williams Lynch, ’94 Terry J. Lyons MACAA Christopher C. Madden, ’91
In the fall of 2013, Park University launched Club 1000 to grow annual giving at the leadership level. Membership in Club 1000 is offered to those who make an annual gift of $1,000 or more, pledged for three consecutive years. These funds are distributed at the discretion of the University’s president for Park’s immediate needs. Thank you to the Park alumni and friends who joined this growing effort by June 30, 2014. Current and new members who join before December 31, 2014, will be recognized as inaugural members as long as their membership remains active. To join or see a current and expanded list of members, go to www.park.edu/Club1000. Robert and Judy Armstrong (Friends), California Lynn, ’61 (Trustee), and Kay, ’62 (Oates) Bondurant, Ohio Ed and Peggy Bradley (Friends), Missouri Gayden Carruth (Trustee), Missouri Robert, ’04, and Brenda, ’07, Dandridge, Illinois Joanne E. Drake ’53, Colorado Michael (Staff) and Molly Droge, Missouri Dennis (Trustee) and Ann Fisher, Missouri David (Staff) and Beth Fowler, Kansas* Jack, ’54, and Barbara, ’55 Fowler, Colorado Tom (Trustee) and Denise Holcom, Missouri Donald Johnston ’69, Hawaii Jerry (Staff) and JoAnn Jorgensen, Missouri Pete, ’71 (Trustee), and Kelly Kale, Virginia Marty, ’73, and Valerie Kirsch, Florida Dean, ’53, and Charlotte Larrick, Missouri Toni Madeira, ’88, Missouri Nathan, ’10 (Staff), and Crystal Marticke, Missouri Dennis and Laurie McCormack (Staff), Kansas Louise Morden (Honorary Trustee), New York Elizabeth, ’05, and Michael Muncal, Arizona Florence Naylor, ’65, Colorado Michael, ’70 and Susan Newburger, Missouri William and Linda Perry, both ’67, Illinois Audrey J. Pollard, ’49, Kansas Jeanette Prenger, ’09 (Trustee), Missouri Joe Schoggen, ’43, Arizona Rick (Trustee) and Sandy Thode, Missouri Kian and Judith Shafé (Former Trustee), Missouri *Although President David Fowler was William R. Jr., ’71, and Karen D. Walinow, Georgia not a member by June 30, 2014, he has Dorothy J. Watson, ’52, Missouri been included as he has joined since becoming president July 1, 2014.
PARKITE GIVING LEVEL Gifts totaling $1 – $1,000
Kristen T. Maddux, ’05 Antoinette J. Madeira, ’88 Patrick James Mahoney, ’12 Cody C. Malloy George Malveaux, ’89 William and Vera Mamie Edward, ’99, and Sally Manley F. David Manning, ’02 Jerold and Susan Marcellus * Mark One Electric Co. Joshua A. Markley Ronald, ’90, and Marilyn Marr Patricia Marsh *
Oscar D. Marshall, ’86 Nathan, ’10 *, and Crystal Marticke Carlton, ’03, and Shawna Martin, ’98 Jeffrey E. Martin, ’09 Nancy E. Martin Paul J. Martin, ’94 Martin Properties Gregory, ’96, and Carla Mason Joseph, ’68, and Linda Traphagen Mastrangelo, x70 Daniel K. Mattox, ’85 Michael S. Mattson, ’94 Debra A. Maughan, ’80 Richard and Christine Mauzey Joanne E. Mayes, ’61 Dylan R. Mays
MB2 Sports Sally McAfee John and Debra McArthur * Fred A. McBurney, ’52 Julie McCollum * John McConaughy, ’50 † Jan A. McCormack, ’94 Patrick and Beth McCown Diana Boyd McElroy * Jane A. McDonald Richard, ’73, and Susan Kensett McGaughey, ’74 Michael McGinness Jamie Marie McGowan, ’06 Alan, ’77, and Deborah McIntyre Joel, ’55, and Carol McKean Shannon McKenzie, ’10
Jeff McKinney, ’81 Lisa Marie McKinney, ’03 Clyde, ’44, and Carol Shedd McMasters, ’45 Donald, ’44, and Jo McMasters Susan V. McMichael Jim, ’71, and Karen McMillen Craig W. McMillian, ’82 McRuer CPAs Patrick McSparin, ’96, and Sara Hantzis ’04 Mdivani Law Firm Tulin Melancon * Gerard Mendicino, ’09 Rafael Mercado Metropolitan Community College Amy S. Meyer Rebecca L. Mickelson, ’07
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program William and Geraldine Peterson Mier, ’52 Carol Denise Miles, ’99 George, ’78, and Corinne Miller John E. Miller Mary E. Miller Robert, ’56, and Marcia Miller Miller’s Landscape & Lawn Care Rick and Candy Mills Kenneth A. Mitchell, ’11 Willie F. Mitchell Jr., ’98 Betty Modine, ’40 David and June Mohr, ’97 * Christopher and Susan Monsey Angela Maria Montes, ’06 Ralph R. Moore, ’77 Richard N. Moore, ’70 Roger Moorer, ’88 Arely Moreno * Brenda R. Morgan James and Sandra Morgan, ’11 William W. Morgan, ’81 Richard R. Morris, ’14 Ora L. Mosely, ’83 Theran K. Mugleston * † Safiyyah F. Muhammad, ’93 Elizabeth Weese Muncal, ’05 Pauline Murphy Estate William R. Murray, ’79 Robert C. Myers, ’61 Mark C. Myron and Deborah M. Smith ** Mary Frances Neeley, ’53 Negro Leagues Baseball Museum John S. Nelams, ’81 Ronald, ’52, and Marilyn Nelson Sheri L. Nelson John R. Nesbitt * Network for Good Michael Newmyer, ’74 William and Nancy Shea Nichols, both ’60 John C. Nickell, ’08 Ralph H. Niemann, ’47 † Lucinda Noches Talbert Roger F. Nordquist, ’55 Sarah B. Noreen John * and Jean Noren North Kansas City (Mo.) Electric George, ’57, and Cynthia James Null, ’58 Raymond A. Oakley, ’97 Donald C. Olesinski, ’77 Joe W. Oliver Jr., ’77 Kimberly Joy Orear, ’00 Norma Orozco, ’09
Louise M. Overby Jacqueline E. Owensby Carrie M. Palermo, ’12 * William D. Pal-Freeman, ’79 Papo’s Pizza Doyne Parisi, ’68 Dorothy M. Parker Joseph and Helen Parker Parkville (Mo.) Chamber of Commerce LeeAnn Parsons, ’10 * Bruce, ’68, and Patsy Patterson Charles R. Patterson Pattison Family Foundation Bill Patton Helen Pavich, ’44 Paul A. Pelletier, ’11 Eldon A. Pelton, ’10 Timothy and Andrea Lang Pelton, both ’70 Dale and Celeste Pendergraft Jason and Sarah Penix Nathan Ray Pentico, ’12 Diane M. Pepper William and Linda Lawton Perry, both ’67 Hans P. Pfeil, ’98 Robert A. Pfender, ’78 Shengmin Piao, ’13 Joy A. Piazza * Jean R. Pierce, ’72 Joseph Pierce, ’06, and Parthina Rowland, ’96
Robert, x51, and Patricia Piper PlattForm Joseph and Teresa Pleacher Paul, ’03, and Susan Plunkett, ’05 Melissa Rene Polich, ’12 Lizbeth M. Porras, ’07 Charles and Susan Porter Clifford, ’64, and Elizabeth Streeter Porter, ’62 Marian Poston Sam and Nancy Rohlfing Potter, both ’66 Adam Potthast * Philip Prass, ’68 Daniel A. Price, ’77 George H. Price ProPrint Inc. Barbara Psarakis, ’62 Mark, ’06, and Summer Purcell, ’09, ’11 David L. Purdin, ’90 Hanh Van Quach, ’79 Quality Inter-Connect Systems Inc. Keith Rageth, x59 Emzell Ramsey Alonzo, ’79, and Jennie Randolph Crystal L. Rasmussen, ’11 Francis A. Rath, ’58 Lester Ray, ’69, and Carol James Roxie J. Reavis, ’83 Robin Battisti Reclusado, ’11 Jerry and Patty Reece Family Foundation **
Ashley Ann Reed, ’13 Tammy Adonna Reid, ’91 Jeffery T. Reimche, ’09 Richard M. Renfro Alfred Jr., ’74, and Bonnie Reyer Christine M. Reyes * Mark and Maria Rezac Patricia E. Rhoades, ’51 Eddie N. Rice, ’85 Judith L Richardson, ’94 L’Tanya A. Richardson, ’95 Robert, ’60, and Nona Lynn Richardson, ’58 Eckhart Richter Lyman Alfred Rickman, ’11 David and Lori Riddle, ’97 Mae L. Ridges, ’01 Roger S. Rikkola, ’65 H. Norton Riley, ’54 RiskAnalytics LLC Niki D. Rittenhouse, ’05 * Tomas Rivera, ’94 Barbara Jean Robohn, ’94 Michael, ’76, and Orvalee Roe James, ’01, and Francisca Rogers Wayne Jerome Rogers, ’64 Maki Rosario, ’12 Joseph, ’83, and Grace Rosboschil Gregory L. Rose * Gary, ’67, and Trudy Henderson Ross, ’66
PARKITE GIVING LEVEL Gifts totaling $1 – $1,000
Peter, ’66, and Sheryl Rothberg John Roushkolb * Landon and Sarah Rowland ** Lester, ’70, and Maria Ruark Robert, ’90, and Paige Rumph Joyce and Donald Rumsfeld Foundation Rusty Horse Tavern Kimberly A. Saddler Saint Luke’s Health Systems Danny Sakata Phil R. Salas, ’90 Carlos A. Salgado Andrew D. Sallee and Emily Donnelli-Sallee * San Rafael Cooperativa Sandra L. Sanders *
Thomas F. Sassa Dennis and Joyce Saugstad Paul Savastano Don Aldo Savoia, ’90 Elaine A. Scatliffe, ’06 Daniel and Laura Schaefer, ’98 Karie Beth Schaefer, ’06, ’12 * James W. Scheib Tom Scheib Trisha D. Schmick, ’08 Loneta S. Schmollinger Deena Marie Schneider, ’08 * Robert and Shelia Schneider Walter, ’94 *, and Melinda Schoemaker Joe G. Schoggen, ’43 Alleyne Schoolfield, ’73 Jerry L. Schrader, ’57 Albert C. Schultz, ’78
Russell, ’43, and Velma Helms Schuster, ’44 Penelope Scialla, ’69 Yvette R. Scott, ’96 Delphine M. Sefcik Jack Serig, ’70 Raymond and Marjorie Severin Zachary and Judy Sexton Michael W. Shaner, ’12 Henry and Reaner Shannon, ’76 Kevin and Bobbi Shaw, ’01 * Margaret W. Shaw, ’03 Efrem B. Shimlis, ’97 * Gordon and Betty Flabb Shull, ’47 Glendon H. Sidwell, ’77 Lowelle, ’53, and Lois Simms Judy Simonitsch Barry D. Simpson, ’59 Brian Sloboda *
Natalie Suzanne Sloop, ’11 Debra L. Smalls * Donovan N. Smith Jr., ’56 Edith E. Smith, ’94 John, ’89, and Helen Smith Leslie H. Smith, ’85 Robert, ’49, and Joann Hoell Smith, ’50 Suzanne Smith, ’96 Levetta J. Sneathen, ’96 Jason Snuggs, ’07 William and Robin Sobbe Ruth Solomon, ’49 Spencer Fane Britt & Browne Robert, ’97, and Rhonda Spencer Michel A. Sportsman * Walton * and Susan Stallings W.D. Stamper Lee and Jarene Stanford Robert L. Stark Trust Troy, ’11, and Gwen Starkey, ’11 James, ’90, and Sharon Starr Carl Jr., ’00, and Debbie Steffen Rosa M. Stein, ’67 Nancy Steinacker * William, ’66, and Linda Stewart Stinson Leonard Street LLP Michael J. Stoddart Ingrid Stolzel * Heather Lee Strafaccia, ’12 * Richard Street, ’64, and Lynn Stirling, ’63 Janette M. Strong, ’87 Mary Lynn Stuart Rebekkah * and Robert Stuteville Jerrie Sullenberger, ’45 Linzy E. Sumpter, ’75 Susken Inc. Mark F. Sutton, ’76 Frederick, ’69, and Somjit Swain Carl E. Swanson III, ’93 Steven Swartzman Kevin, ’09 *, and Brenda Swihart Lemert, ’81, and Karen Swisher Richard Tamanaha, ’52 Target Direct Marketing Rashone Janelle Tate, ’91 Edward L. Taylor Sr., ’04 Gillis McKinley Taylor, ’01 Lewis and Irene Gaenzle Taylor, ’51 Barbara Tegtmeyer, ’51 Dennis Temple, ’63, and Cecelia Downs Harry M. Terrien, ’92 Stephen W. Terry * George Terwilliger, ’78
The Urgency Room LLC Robert and Brenda Theis, ’98 Douglas and Belinda Thompson Bernice J. Thompson, ’58 Heather M. Thompson James M. Threatt, ’95 Charles E. Thurig, ’73 Callie Tingler John Antonio Torres, ’97 Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund ** Transporte Jayfe Traveler’s CL Remittance Center Inc. William and Tamara Tritico Billy and Diana Trotter Miriam R. Turnbull Lyle Tweedy, ’04 US Bank Juan Valadez Sr., ’10 Lois Van Cleve Charles Edmund Van Duser III, ’07 Donald and Mary Ellen Vance Richard and Mary Ann Vance Roger and Phoebe Wolfe Vance, ’53 William, ’11 *, and Kathleen Venable, ’14 Harold, ’70, and Claire Via Maureen O. Viall, ’83 Jerome Lee Villarreal, ’09 David Villasana Jr., ’94 Thomas E. Vincent, ’76 Joseph Roy Voboril, ’97 Arliss Vollbrecht Elizabeth Vollbrecht Gary and Lynette Wages Roger and Winona Fleming Wagner, ’66 Ivan, ’60, and Betty Waite Fred H. Wake III, ’87 Eli S. Waldon, ’11 James A. Waldrop Jr., ’05 Winona Jocarla Waldrup, ’10 Tony L. Wallace, ’76 Terrence* and Linda Ward Wareham Insurance Agency David and Julie Warm Alfred G. Warner, ’82 Carol B. Washburn, ’64 Charles L. Watkins, ’79 Clay E. Watkins Dorothy J. Watson, ’52 Danita G. Webb, ’89 Lanita S. Weber, ’99 Eugene E. Webster IV, ’06, ’09 Michael and Rita Weighill, ’90 *
Rhonda J. Weimer * Stephen, ’97, and Diane Weller Jack, ’59, and Marjorie Crabtree Wells, ’60 Edwin Wenberg Anthony L. West, ’87 Robert and Lois White Whitcomb, ’52 Richard and Louann Osborne White, both ’58 William and Marga Whitehead William R. Whitehead Richard and Noelle King-Whitlow William and Barbara McDowell Whitt, ’65 Paul R. Whitters William A. Whittle Kenneth E. Wiese, ’11, ’13 Faith Minage Wilkins, ’12 Brian Williams Freddie Earl Williams, ’93 Shaun C. Williams Sr. Margaret T. Wilson Karen K. Wilson-Fontaine, ’64 Window Works by Donna Marie Windstream Carolyn W. Winer
J. Bryan Winston, ’79 Margaret Winters Clinton Wisdom * Ruby A. Withers, ’92 Kim W. Wixon, ’74 Frederick M. Wohlfert, ’71 William, ’52, and Joan Woo Jane Wood * Robert, ’97, and Kellie Woodruff Diana Worthington Joyce Arlene Wright, ’94 Shila Elizabeth Wu, ’10, ’12 Henry E. Wurst Family Foundation Brian D. Wygle, ’78 Carlida B. Wymore Lemuel E. Wynn, ’75 Anne E. Yelderman, ’14 Patricia Porter Yingst, ’61 Albert B. Young, ’72 Marcia L. Young, ’87 Preston and Daisy Hoskins Young, ’73 Robert, ’64, and Gretchen Young Steven * and Barbara Youngblood, ’09
Alexander and Toy Darnell Yu, ’07 Frances Zaner Kim Zavala, ’09 Beverly C. Zimmer, ’97 Harold and D. Ann Ritchert Zimmerman, ’54 Anonymous † Deceased * Park University faculty/staff member ** Gifts given through funds held at a donor advised fund, or contributions made to other organizations designated for Park University, including: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation, National Christian Foundation, Schwab Fund Charitable Giving, The Boston Foundation and United Way.
Howard Bailey McAfee Heritage Society
Members of the Howard Bailey McAfee Heritage Society are consummate leaders who have demonstrated their love of Park University by committing to a deferred gift through a will, trust, charitable remainder trust, charitable gift annuity, deferred gift annuity, life insurance policy, remainder interests in real estate or pooled income fund gifts. Park appreciates its alumni and friends of the University whose growing numbers establish gifts through their estate plans.
Robert Bryan Armstrong Deanna Medlin Armstrong, ‘70 Noble I. Ayers † Clifford E. Backstrom, ‘32 † Evelyn Dahlstrom Backstrom, ‘33 † Phyllis B. Bayer Richard C. Bayer, ‘54 Roger E. Bell, ‘78 John A. Bennett, ‘50 † Eliot S. Berkley † James F. Bigalow, ‘39 † Dorothy E. Blackman † Ralph E. Blackman, ‘31 † John E. Blalack, ‘82 Robert B. Booth, ‘68 Rutheloise Borchardt Donald J. Breckon Sandy Breckon Ethel M. Metheny Bricker, ‘44 † Frances Neil Broadhurst, ‘42 † William B. Bruch Virginia Bruch, ‘97 H. Hildreth Buterbaugh, ‘65 Anita B. Butler Beverley Byers-Pevitts Vincent Campanella † Robert R. Cantine, ‘62 Beverly Somerville Cantine, ‘62 Mae Cariddi James G. Cariddi, ‘49 James L. Cobb, ‘56 Phyllis Dawson Cobb, ‘58 Mimi Comfort Mark Comfort Mary Alice Corbett Robert P. Corbett, ‘38 Anna M. Cory John C. Cory, ‘42 William Cozort, ‘57 † Martha A. Crockett James E. Crockett, ‘45 George T. Croskey, ‘40 † Tamas Gyorik DeSalanky, ‘69
Ruthann Crinkelmeyer Donahue, ‘64 Michael Droge Molly A. Droge Kenneth Eason, ‘32 † Betty Eason, ‘33 † Laurie Eberst Richard M. Eberst, ‘69 Charles J. Edwards, ‘42 † Dennis Epperson, ‘69 Bonnie Wallace Epperson, ‘70 Herman Fischer † Marion Tollaksen Fischer, ‘33 † Karen Peters Frankenfeld, ‘59 Audrey H. Freeman † Arthur B. Freeman, ‘65 † Sylvia Helms Gault, ‘60 Paul H. Gault, ‘65, ‘88 Steven F. Gebert, ‘92 † Doris McClatchey Gerner, ‘51 James P. Gerner, ‘52 † John F. Gibby, ‘49 Ricky C. Godbolt, ‘93 Courtney Goddard Hawkinson Malcolm J. Good, ‘39 † Josephine Barni Green, ‘33 † Kathryn Houghton Groves, ‘31 † William Perry Guilkey, ‘97,’07 Edwin E. Hancock, ‘34 † Oradelle Malan Havey, ‘32 † Gwendolyn Hawks Loucile Mayhew Heckman, ‘33 † Carl F. Hedquist, ‘37 † Dean Henricksen Kathryn Henricksen Alice Hornecker, ‘30 † Robert E. Hoskins, ‘74 Kenneth Robert Hougland, ‘49 † Eva Mae Tyree Hougland, ‘50 † Doris A. Howell, ‘44 Thom H. Hunter, ‘42 † Ruth Rinehart Hunter, ‘44 † Joan Ioannidis Mary Lou Jaramillo, ‘92,’96
Richard W. Johnson, ‘69 Katharine Cox Jones † Louise Mann Juergens, ‘27 † Pete Kale, ‘71 Fred R. Kenower, ‘25 † James Kensett † Lenore Brownlee Kensett, ‘48 Arthur H. Kensler † Joyce Kensler, ‘88 † Arthur F. Kluge, ‘65 Lorene Metheny Knight, ‘39 † William R. Knight, ‘39 † Anne L. Wickham Lane, ‘91 Dean Demotte Larrick, ‘53 Cathy R. Lennon Patricia L. Sapp Lutz, ‘44 † Ora Mae Lyle † Edward F. Lyle, ‘25 † Kenneth MacDonald, ‘33 † Margaret Haner MacDonald, ‘34 † Ruth Yoakum Mackenzie, ‘33 Donald M. Mackenzie, ‘33 † Harriss Cleland Malan, ‘28 † Michael John Mangus, ‘95 † Donald H. Martin, ‘45 † Margaret Nichols Martin, ‘47 † Robert E. Martin, ‘50 Dorothy May Kenneth B. McAfee † Hugh B. McAfee, ‘41 † Mary Ann Sackville McAfee, ‘42 † Helen H. McClusky † Howard Y. McClusky, ‘21 † Virginia B. McCoy Diane K. McDowell David W. McDowell, ‘60 † Maria E. McGregor Neal L. McGregor, ‘89,’92 Marcia S. Miller Robert Clinton Miller, ‘56 Milton H. Mohler † Ferne Mohler † Margaret Ann Monahan
Rita Monahan David F. Monchusie, ‘00 Thomas R. Mooney, ‘67 † John M. Moore, ‘25 † Margaret Whiteside Moore, ‘27 † Louise Morden Cameron H. Morrison † Florence A. Ito Naylor, ‘65 Michael Newburger, ‘70 Jessie Craig Obert, ‘31 † Timothy Pelton, ‘70 Andrea Lang Pelton, ‘70 Thomas A. Perry, ‘34 † Lora Turner Perry, ‘40 † William L. Perry, ‘67 Linda Lawton Perry, ‘67 Harry Peters, ‘35 † Rosena E. Eldridge Peters, ‘36 † Robert R. Pevitts Barbara Ann Potts, ‘54 † Constance Koning Proffitt, ‘54 Russell Proffitt, ‘55 † Mary Ann Metheny Putman, ‘41 † David V. Quemada Patria Quemada Thomas A. Ray, ‘71 Mary Bess Markward Renken, ‘33 † Marjory Louise Rodgers Rice, ‘38 † Verna Griffin Richardson, ‘55 † Dorothy Riggs, ‘30 † Robert M. Riley, ‘43 † Betty Ann Meyers Riley, ‘45 Stanley K. Rogers Annelle Hauetter Rogers, ‘60 Gerald L. Rushfelt Penelope Tipton Salazar, ‘63 Weston T. Sauby † Lucille Crawford Sauby, ‘43 Barbara Moser Schaible, ‘56 Winifred Harris Scheib, ‘37 Harold Scheib, ‘39 † Joe G. Schoggen, ‘43 Charlene Schwenk Schoggen, ‘43 †
Maxine Spoor Schoggen, ‘46 Phil H. Schoggen, ‘46 Robert W. Seamans, ‘56 Joseph T. Sefcik, ‘43 Barbara L. Small † Terry Snapp Betty G. Snapp Talma B. Stanley, ‘29 † Thompson Starfire, ‘65 † G. Ross Stephens, ‘49 James David Stratton † Hila Richards Stratton, ‘35 † Jerrie McComb Sullenberger, ‘45 Willard Franklin Sullenberger, ‘45 Mary E. Swallen, ‘25 † Stanton A. Taylor Eleanor McDaniel Taylor, ‘54 †
Hugh Temple † Saranna Johnson Temple, ‘43 Tammy M. Thompson Bernice J. Collins Thompson, ‘58 Timothy Joel Thompson, ‘93 Betty Broadbent Turner, ‘31 † Berniece M. Miller Vaughan, ‘34 † Constance Vulliamy, ‘33 † Gary Wages Lynette Wages Irvine D. Walker, ‘32 † Marie Hubbard Walker, ‘34 † Clara M. Mariner Wallace, ‘26 † Alice W. Winter Waln, ‘23 † Charles Walters Dorothy K. King Walters, ‘47 Dorla D. Watkins, ‘80,’00
Dorothy J. Harper Watson, ‘52 Ann E. Webb, ‘81,’99 Michael A. Weighill Rita Weighill, ‘90 Thomas M. Wells, ‘34 † Martha Findlay Welsh, ‘27 † Marjorie Jacoby Westmoreland, ‘41 † Carol Groundwater Wheeler, ‘62 Philip D. Wheeler, ‘62 Jim Willson, ‘56 Mary Alice Webb Wilson, ‘32 † Jerome W. Wilson, ‘33 † June Delores Withers Mary Wolfe † Herbert Snow Wolfe, ‘18 † † Deceased
Tribute Gifts
Park University offers a meaningful way to celebrate those special individuals in our lives who have made a positive impact for which we are grateful. Park is privileged to receive these generous gifts in honor and in memory of faculty, alumni, staff and friends of the University. IN HONOR OF Jason Anderson by: Jennifer L. Hawthorne, ’00 to: Park Fund Jean Curl by: William Jr., ’71, and Karen Walinow to: Park Fund Stanislav Ioudenitch by: Lawrence D. Starr Family Foundation to: Ballyhoo Steven M. Karbank by: Dr. Mark and Diane Davidner Donor Advised Fund; Joe Smuckler; and Marcia S. Karbank to: Ballyhoo Henry C. Roehrich by: Pearson Education Inc. to: Pearson Education Inc. Award Karolton W. Sefcik by: Delphine M. Sefcik to: McAfee Memorial Library Fund
IN MEMORY OF Milo C. Brandt by: Kathleen A. Emery to: Park Fund Howard C. Breen by: Scott Achler; Joseph and Edie Ballweg; Donald and Sandy Breckon; Gayden F. Carruth; Larry and Maridan Christensen; F. Elaine Cochran; Oliver F. Coffey Jr.; John N. Colis; Richard F. Davis; John and Nancy Dillingham; Patrick and Scarlott Dowd; James, x49, and Sue Farley; Dennis and Ann Fisher; Paul, ’65, ’88, and Sylvia Helms Gault, ’60; Fred A. Gollier; Handley and Cynthia Haydon; Mamora P. Hoover; Martin and Ramona Kanne; Loula B. Kindred; Edna R. Kirk; Gregory R. Koons; Nancy E. Martin; Michael McGinness; Susan V. McMichael; Brenda R. Morgan; Sarah B. Noreen; Diane M. Pepper; Audrey J. Pollard, ’49; Dennis and Joyce Saugstad; Loneta S. Schmollinger; W.D. Stamper; Paul R. Whitters; Margaret T. Wilson; Carlida B. Wymore; Frances Zaner; Anonymous to: Howard Breen Memorial Scholarship
Hans Brisch, ’64, Ph.D. by: John W. Layman, ’55 to: Hans Brisch Endowed Scholarship
Irvin H. Price by: George H. Price to: Park Fund
Waldo Y. Burger by: Amy S. Meyer to: Park Fund
Rosemary Richter by: Eckhart Richter to: Park Fund
Susan R. Downing by: Virginia Ground, ’75; and Robert and Shelia Schneider to: Park Fund
George F. Roberts by: Albert and Betty Dusing to: Friends of the Library
Lorraine Gangel by: Albert and Betty Dusing to: Friends of the Library
Yola J. Rolph by: Albert and Betty Dusing to: Friends of the Library
Louise Gillette by: G.W. Gillette, ’50 to: General Scholarship Fund
Joseph Ryan by: Mary-Eleanore Griffin, ’98 to: Park Fund
Douglas B. Graham by: Charlotte Graham, ’50; and William A. Whittle to: Park Fund
John K. Sefcik to: McAfee Library Fund by: Delphine M. Sefcik
Jamie Kyriakos by: Michael Kyriakos to: General Scholarship Fund
Alice H. Smith by: Debra L. Smalls to: Marlowe Sherwood Endowed Scholarship
Kuno B. Laren by: Mary Laren to: General Scholarship Fund
Tammy Lynn Mills Stewart by: Rick and Candy Mills to: Nicholas Manchion English Award
Max C. Lewis by: Albert and Betty Dusing to: Friends of the Library
Alan Vining by: Brian and Carol Davis to: Park Warrior Center Fund
Nicholas E. Manchion by: Raymond and Marjorie Severin to: Nicholas Manchion English Award
Luke R. Williams by: Raymond and Marjorie Severin to: Nicholas Manchion English Award
Joe Meriweather by: Dorla D. Watkins, ’80, ’00 to: Meriweather Family Scholarship Fund
Samuel D. Williams by: Raymond and Marjorie Severin to: Nicholas Manchion English Award
George R. and Lillian P. Miller by: Mary E. Miller to: Friends of the Library
Campus centers
Park University has 41 campus centers in 21 states. The flagship campus is in Parkville, Mo.
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Little Rock Air Force Base — Little Rock, Ark. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base — Tucson, Ariz. Luke Air Force Base — Glendale, Ariz. Barstow Community College — Barstow, Calif. Barstow Marine Corps Logistics Base — Barstow, Calif. Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base — Oceanside, Calif. Fort Irwin — Fort Irwin, Calif. Victor Valley College — Victorville, Calif. Moody Air Force Base — Valdosta, Ga. Mountain Home Air Force Base — Mountain Home, Idaho Scott Air Force Base — Belleville, Ill. Hanscom Air Force Base — Bedford, Mass. Independence Campus — Independence, Mo. Downtown Kansas City Campus — Kansas City, Mo. Fort Leonard Wood — Waynesville, Mo. Wentworth Military Academy and College — Lexington, Mo. Whiteman Air Force Base — Knob Noster, Mo. Malmstrom Air Force Base — Great Falls, Mont. Holloman Air Force Base — Alamogordo, N.M. Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station — Cherry Point, N.C.
Grand Forks Air Force Base — Grand Forks, N.D. Minot Air Force Base — Minot, N.D. Defense Supply Center Columbus — Columbus, Ohio Wright-Patterson Air Force Base — Dayton, Ohio Tinker Air Force Base — Midwest City, Okla. Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station — Beaufort, S.C. Charleston Air Force Base — North Charleston, S.C. Naval Support Activity Mid-South — Millington, Tenn. Austin Campus — Austin, Texas Fort Bliss — El Paso, Texas Goodfellow Air Force Base — San Angelo, Texas Lackland Air Force Base — San Antonio, Texas Laughlin Air Force Base — Del Rio, Texas Randolph Air Force Base — Universal City, Texas Hill Air Force Base — Ogden, Utah Fort Myer — Arlington, Va. Henderson Hall Headquarters Battalion — Arlington, Va. Quantico Marine Corps Combat Development Command — Quantico, Va. Fairchild Air Force Base — Spokane, Wash. Francis E. Warren Air Force Base — Cheyenne, Wyo.
2013-2014 Board of Trustees C. Ann Mesle, J.D.* Chair of the Board Kansas City, Mo. Thomas H. Holcom* Vice Chair of the Board Kansas City, Mo. Peter J. deSilva* Secretary of the Board Kansas City, Mo. Scott D. McRuer* Treasurer of the Board Parkville, Mo. R. Lynn Bondurant, ’61, Ph.D. Avon, Ohio Gayden F. Carruth, Ph.D.* Parkville, Mo. Michael M. Collins, ’04* Kansas City, Mo. Katheen J. Dodd* Kansas City, Mo.
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John E. Miller* Kansas City, Mo. Brent W. Miles, M.P.A., ’05 Kansas City, Mo.
John C. Brown Past Chair of the Board Kearney, Mo.
Master Sgt. (Ret.) Raymond E. Mott, ‘11 Green Valley, Az.
Robert P. Corbett, ’38 Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Rosemary Fry Plakas, ’63 Alexandria, Va.
Charles A. Garney Kansas City, Mo.
Jeanette E. Prenger, ’09 Parkville, Mo. Danny K. Sakata Parkville, Mo. Judith M. Simonitsch, J.D. Independence, Mo. Richard E. Thode Raytown, Mo. J. Eric Wade, ’82, M.P.A. ’85 Lenexa, Kan.
Benjamin T. Elkins, ’09, M.P.A. ’12 Pleasant Hill, Mo.
N. Gary Wages* Past Chair of the Board Independence, Mo.
Dennis H. Epperson, ’69, Ph.D., J.D. Santa Barbara, Calif.
David A. Warm* Kansas City, Mo.
Dennis D. Fisher, Ph.D. Kansas City, Mo.
Julie M. Wilson Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Kristopher S. Flint, ’97 Kansas City, Mo.
Paul H. Gault, ’65, M.P.A. ’88 Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer Kansas City, Mo.
Mark S. Foster, J.D. Kansas City, Mo. W. Wilford (Pete) Kale, ’71 Williamsburg, Va. Susan K. McGaughey, ’74 Olathe, Kan. Joseph Melookaran Overland Park, Kan.
Honorary Trustees
Roger W. Hershey, J.D., L.L.M. Assistant Secretary/Past Chair of the Board Independence, Mo. Ami E. Wisdom Assistant Secretary Parkville, Mo.
Virginia B. McCoy Past Chair of the Board Parkville, Mo. L. Louise Morden Lewiston, N.Y. Gerald R. Moss Decanso, Calif. * Denotes Executive Committee Member
Park University Staff
PARK UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
DEANS
David M. Fowler President
Laurie DiPadova-Stocks, Ph.D. School for Graduate and Professional Studies Hauptmann School of Public Affairs
Michael H. Droge, Ph.D. Chancellor Jerry D. Jorgensen, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President Courtney E. Goddard, J.D. Vice President and General Counsel Roger W. Hershey, J.D., L.L.M Vice President for Entrepreneurial Ventures Laurie D. McCormack Vice President for University Advancement David F. Monchusie, ’00 Chief Information Officer Dorla D. Watkins, ’80, M.P.A. ’00 Vice President for Administration and Enrollment Rita M. Weighill, ’90 Vice President for University Marketing and Communications Erik O. Bergrud, M.P.A. ’94 Associate Vice President of Constituent Engagement Kenneth Christopher, D.P.A. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Clarinda H. Creighton Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Roger P. Dusing Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Charles D. Kater, Ph.D. Associate Vice President of Distance Learning Nathan S. Marticke, M.A.C.L. ’10 Associate Vice President of Constituent Development Rebecca A. Peck Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration Paul H. Gault, ’65, M.P.A. ’88 Special Assistant for Endowment Administration
Brad A. Kleindl, Ph.D. School of Business Diana Boyd McElroy, Ph.D. Student Life Michelle (Shellie) Myers, Ed.D. School for Education Emily D. Sallee, Ph.D. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Winifred Edwards, ’03 Advancement Systems Coordinator (816) 584-6826 / wini.edwards@park.edu Leah Fletcher Assistant Director of Career Development (816) 584-6407 / leah.fletcher@park.edu Jessica Greason Annual Fund/Alumni Giving Coordinator (816) 584-6329 / jessica.greason@park.edu Danielle Hall Special Events Coordinator (816) 544-6214 / danielle.hall@park.edu
OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT STAFF
Danita Hodges, ’12 Executive Assistant for the Vice President (816) 584-6209 / danita.hodges@park.edu
Laurie D. McCormack Vice President for University Advancement (816) 584-6210 / laurie.mccormack@park.edu
Marquida Johnson, ’08 Administrative Assistant (816) 584-6200 / marquida.johnson@park.edu
Erik Bergrud, M.P.A. ’94 Associate Vice President of Constituent Engagement (816) 584-6412 / erik.bergrud@park.edu
Julie McCollum Director of Alumni Relations (816) 584-6206 / julie.mccollum@park.edu
Nathan Marticke, M.A.C.L. ’10 Associate Vice President of Constituent Development (816) 584-6844 / nathan.marticke@park.edu
Amanda Moore Career Counselor (816) 584-6793 / amanda.moore@park.edu
Jason Anderson Development Director (816) 584-6406 / jason.anderson@park.edu
JoMarie Mortelli Advancement Data Integrity Specialist (816) 584-6815 / jomarie.mortelli@park.edu
Alisha Blackwelder, ’03 Special Events Manager (816) 584-6420 / alisha.blackwelder@park.edu
Tess Surprenant Director of Career Development (816) 584-6350 / tess.surprenant@park.edu
Edmund Brackett, Ed.D. Director of Sponsored Programs and Research (816) 584-6588 / edmund.brackett@park.edu
Sandra Sanders Director of Advancement Services (816) 584-6816 / sandra.sanders@park.edu
Howard Collinson, Ph.D. Public and Private Grants Manager (816) 584-6527 / howard.collinson@park.edu
Bobbi Shaw, ’01 Administrative Assistant (816) 584-6207 / bobbi.shaw@park.edu
Linda Doubenmier Prospect Researcher (816) 589-0673 / linda.doubenmier@park.edu
Nancy Steinacker Development Director (816) 584-6866 / nancy.steinacker@park.edu
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