FROM MY POINT OF VIEW

WRITTEN BY DIANE ALLEN

Dear Dr. Womack,

I am writing to thank you for your leadership and to express my gratitude and praise for your campus community. My husband and I had the pleasure of attending Orientation Weekend as we were getting our son, Cooper, settled in for his first year as a transfer student at Bushnell. A recap of the caring and capable staff that we encountered during our weekend follows:

Admissions: Cooper’s initial interview and campus tour created a critical first impression. Their efficiency and kindness put Bushnell immediately at the top of our list. Our counselor provided excellent attention to detail and follow-through which were both major contributors to our final selection of Bushnell.

Career Development: The staff was extremely kind, knowledgeable, and helpful as we walked through some of the challenges Cooper faces as a student. We were left with peace of mind and reassurance that he would be well taken care of.

Academic Advising: Cooper’s academic advisor met with him during the first week of classes. Her knowledge and experience are paired with care and compassion. She only wants the best for her students.

Financial Aid and Student Accounts: These individuals have tough and sometimes thankless jobs, yet were upbeat, kind, and articulate. They helped us solve financial details swiftly and accurately.

Residence Life: From helping with special requests to answering all our questions, the residence life staff is passionate and thoughtful about their work and highly understanding about what students need to thrive on campus.

Student Life & Orientation Team: The entire orientation team was professional, personable, and welcoming. In addition, the event was well-organized and blessed both parents and students alike. Student leaders were gracious and patient at every turn, accommodating our needs and creating a friendly environment.

As John Maxwell says, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” Having met you personally, I see how your leadership style and capabilities are reflected through the actions we encountered among your staff. I look forward to Cooper’s college success at Bushnell with great anticipation and cannot wait to see how God uses his experiences there to launch his future.

With respect,

Diane Allen

Central Point, Oregon

Parent of Cooper Allen ’24

P.S. We continue to be blessed by the caring actions of Bushnell staff even well into the school year. What really impresses me is that each individual keeps responding in the same excellent and compassionate way they did during orientation and move-in week. A high standard of interaction has been upheld throughout the entire semester, which speaks a lot to the genuineness of the Bushnell community. You are all the "real deal"!