Mission + Vision + Plan + Action = Transformation
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it is that MVNU’s faculty and staff give our lives to each day. Is it just for the students and their lives? Is it for us, how we want to be compared to other universities? Does the world need MVNU when Ohio State is right down the road? If so, why?
My answer has been informed by the book of Genesis. I see Mount Vernon’s story embedded in the words that begin Chapter 12:
The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, 1. your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.”
In 1964, God called the leaders of the Church of the Nazarene to begin a new college in this region. In essence, saying to the site selection committee, “Go to the land I will show you.” God faithfully provided, and we were blessed.
The story continues:
“I will make you into a great nation and I will bless 2. you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses 3. you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
So, the Lord told Abram to go—to follow His call—the call and vision to be a blessing to the world. We see in verse 4 that Abram did as the Lord told him.
It is interesting that Abram didn’t know where he was going, but he knew his purpose. They were to be people of promise. It was God’s desire to bless the world through Abram, and his people.
"Just as Abram was called, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is called. To fulfill our call, we must go. We must pursue our mission and move toward our vision."
Just as Abram was called, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is called. To fulfill our call, we must go. We must pursue our mission and move toward our vision.
When God called this university into existence, what was His vision, His call to us?
As I have studied our history, as I have talked to the faculty and staff who have gone before us, as I have engaged in conversation with you, there is no doubt—the vision for MVNU is to change our world with the love of Christ.
As God told Abram, God tells us. He wants to bless the world through Mount Vernon.
The environment in which this vision is carried out continues to evolve. If MVNU wishes to remain effective and vibrant, it must continue to seek ways to:
• Strengthen programs and operations
Distinguish itself and enhance its relevancy
• Transform itself in order to face such a challenging
• and demanding future
In this issue, you’ll find a synopsis of the plan that will serve as the framework for transforming MVNU’s educational experience. The framework identifies three areas for institutional transformation (environment, emphasis and essence) that not only will enable us to be better prepared for our future, but will lead us to more clearly express the very nature of the University’s own transformational educational experience.
There is much work to do. We are committed and invite you to remember the faculty and staff in prayer as we work to accomplish our mission. If you would like to read the University Plan Framework in its entirety, visit: www.mvnu. edu, click on “Information About,” then “President’s Office.”
God’s best to you in 2009! Go Cougars!
Daniel J. Martin
Mount Vernon NOW
Envisioning the University’s Future
By Dr. Dan Martin, President
I’ll be the first to recognize we are a Deuteronomy 6 community—we drink from wells we did not dig, and we eat from vineyards we did not plant. Those who have come before us faced great challenges in establishing and building this university—challenges overcome by the grace of God and personal sacrifice of willing hearts and hands. Knowing this, I see a lot of work ahead—hard but rewarding work.
There can be no doubt that we are moving into a very challenging environment for colleges and universities. The inflation rate is at its highest in years—everything is costing us more. Credit is tighter; home values are decreasing; the unemployment rate is up; the stock market is down and fluctuating; gas prices, although down from the high, are still up from last year; and Warren Buffet, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway said this week that the U.S. economy was still “in recession” and would continue for at least several more months.
Yet, I am far from discouraged. I always say you can choose to see obstacles or opportunities, and I see a world of opportunity. As I said in my inaugural address, I believe the words of Henry David Thoreau apply to our future together: “There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.” There is no doubt the potential and promise of this university shines bright—we do have the capacity to become a university of choice for those seeking excellence in education within the context of a Christ-centered community.
However, given all the facts about the external environment in which we find ourselves, to achieve this, we must be smarter, more flexible, more relevant, creative, strategic and more determined.
Given this, the MVNU leadership team has worked diligently to develop a long-term plan for the future—a future where the University will be:
Known for inspiring personal life transformation in Christ through its vibrant mission, relevant programs and innovative spirit in fulfilling its aims of educating the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness.
Identified by its pursuit of excellence in all things, being informed and guided by its theological roots and centrality of mission; its student-focused living and learning environment that fully prepares students for life in a culturally diverse and global environment; the quality of its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs; and being a community where its expression of faith results in offering hearts and lives in service to God and humanity.
Moving the world of tomorrow requires visionary and willing steps today. And we must move together, guided by our mission and inspired by our vision. We will move. Remember, to whom much is given, much is required. We have wells to dig and vineyards to plant.
The University Plan Framework has been informed by and focuses on the following elements identified by numerous, intentional conversations over the past two years with representatives from all constituencies:
UnIveRsIT y vIsIOn: To change the world with the love of Christ
CORe vALUes: Christ-likeness Learning Serving Excellence
sTRATegIC vIsIOn: We will become recognized as one of nation’s leading Christian higher education institutions
CRITICAL COnCeRns: Access Affordability
Engagement Learning and growth Assessment
Continuous improvement and innovation Partnership and collaborationy
University Plan Framework
The following University Plan Framework identifies this institution’s next steps in the strategic planning process that will lead the community toward plan fulfillment. Three areas for institutional transformation were identified that will not only enable us to be better prepared for our future, but will lead us to more clearly express the very nature of MVNU’s own transformational educational experience. These include: environment, emphasis and essence.
ENVIRONMENT
Objective:
Recognizing the dynamic landscape in which the University exists, we will create structures and strategies that improve internal operations and more effectively respond to changes in the external environment.
Actions:
With the goals of achieving 1. greater effectiveness, we will:
a. Perform a comprehensive structural audit.
b. Develop and implement a corresponding action plan.
Identify and implement “best practices” for 2. delivering adult education, including professional development and online programs.
Expand development capacity and efforts to achieve 3. greater fund-raising results.
There are many institutions doing the “right” things, but as Mount Vernon does the right things, we want to make sure we are doing things right. Therefore, we seek to increase our efforts in improving the organizational structures, systems and technology that enable our faculty and staff to perform at the highest level for student learning and personal growth.
As the future is considered, there is no question various sources for funding will continue to experience change and limitations. The fall of 2008 experienced an economic “credit crunch” that impacted multiple sectors of the economy, with the full impact on higher education yet to be determined. It is imperative that we maximize our capacity and efforts in fund-raising to develop a viable and consistent financial resource stream that allows the University to be less susceptible to future economic impact.
ESSENCE
Objective:
Incorporate throughout all of university life practical expressions of Wesleyan-Arminian theology that set us apart as an educational institution.
Actions:
Articulate and apply a theological and philosophical 1. framework that informs and identifies the distinctive MVNU experience.
Develop a spiritual formation model and a faith 2. community that exhibits a maturing, dynamic and engaged walk with Christ.
Identify local, regional and international areas 3. of need to develop integrated institutional responses for the purpose of transforming lives and communities (Matthew 25:40).
As we seek to become one of the nation’s leading Christian higher education institutions, others should immediately recognize that MVNU is an institution whose education and community is informed and shaped by its Wesleyan-Holiness heritage. We will endeavor to define Wesleyan-Holiness intellectual space, while answering the question—What does a WesleyanHoliness university offer that is distinctive and valuable in the Church and for the world?
The writer of Ecclesiastes asks, “What does man gain from all his labor?” But that is the wrong question! Life isn’t about living life, it is about giving life. As a Wesleyan institution, MVNU should connect the value of the Truth with the value of Service. Integrating faith and academics creates the framework for purpose and reason— challenging students to change the world with the love of Christ—regardless of vocation or destination.
“ From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.”
— Luke 12:48
EMPHASIS
Objective:
Pursue and exhibit excellence by embracing and instilling the discipline of continuous improvement throughout the University.
Actions:
Create and implement a comprehensive 1. academic plan that enhances the quality, creativity and innovation of the teaching and learning endeavor.
Design and deliver a premier student experience 2. through the formulation of a comprehensive plan.
3. campuswide for revision or elimination.
Systematically review policies and practices
Inherent in the development of an academic plan is the establishment of the pursuit of academic excellence as a foremost objective. Plan components will be integrated with a corollary comprehensive enrollment plan to identify potential and planned enrollment targets. It will additionally assist the University in developing an entrepreneurial culture—an environment where programs are continually renewed or developed will aid in maintaining the University’s relevance while promoting new and unique pedagogical practices.
As the University mission states, we seek to educate the “whole person.” Our Wesleyan-Holiness tradition speaks to the hope of wholeness arising from the Gospel. Thus, MVNU’s educational experience must seek to engage the whole person if we are truly to fulfill our mission. Students’ level of engagement, in and out of the classroom, is critical to their long-term growth, development and achievement.
OUR FUTURE
Successful achievement of mission is not determined solely by the existence of a grand mission and vision, but by the ability to execute action steps systematically to ensure that the desired outputs and outcomes are realized. The pursuit and implementation of the plans outlined here are not undertaken for the sake of success as noted by others. It is the University’s desire to pursue the mission and establish a robust and dynamic learning and living environment so that the ultimate vision to change the world with the love of Christ can become the lasting Mark of Mount Vernon.
As we pursue the vision, we serve with the reminder of John 15:5—“Apart from God, we can do nothing.”
2025 Vision Marks
In an effort to ensure that the influence of the Mark of Mount Vernon remains one of global significance, the University community has developed “marks,” or goals, for the future that will form the quantitative foundation for our vision. The following dreams and aspirations will be pursued to give evidence of such efforts:
ENVIRONMENT:
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Expand student population:
- 2,500 traditional students studying on the main campus
- 1,750 residential students on the main campus
- 2,000 adult and graduate students
- 4,500 students universitywide
Construct:
•
- Additional classroom space and faculty offices
- Prayer chapel
- New Campus Center
- University Inn & Conference Center
- Expand athletic complex with enhanced general health and fitness areas
- New residential facilities and communities
- Expanded Free Enterprise Business Center
- Enhanced campus entrance
- Welcome Center
- Administrative offices
- Enhanced campus road system, parking, and walking paths
Renovate Hyson, Pioneer and Founders (first floor),
• repurposing each based on maximizing utilization
Integrate sustainability principles for all physical plant projects and
• continuing operations, including landscaping, parking and transportation within our campus
Establish rigorous accountability measures for all programs and operations
• Identify and establish a prominent location to house the School of Theology
• and Philosophy to express commitment to institutional theological heritage and ongoing identity
EMPHASIS :
Increase retention and graduation rates
• Institute premier faculty and staff professional development program
• Strategically expand graduate programs—traditional
• and nontraditional
Establish a Center for Leadership
• Expand “Vocation and Calling” support services for students
• and alumni
• Expand and enhance environmental stewardship
Enhance and further develop the Center for Teaching and Learning
• Expand athletic programs—both intercollegiate and intramural
• Engage every student in a cross-cultural experience
• Target tuition and fees at 60% of revenue
• Pursue $50 million endowment and $1 million annual University Fund
• Establish 10 endowed chairs
• ESSENCE :
• Expand Wesleyan institutional voice and influence
Enhance relationship with Church of the Nazarene
• Increase global emphasis and engagement
• Engage students in vibrant student development and spiritual life programs
• Seek an increasingly diverse faculty, staff and student body
• Develop urban learning, living and serving programs
• Establish avenues and support for research
• Pursue collaborative ventures and partnerships
• Increase emphasis on interdisciplinary programs
• Promote innovative learning environments
• Exhibit a model educational Wesleyan–Arminian framework
• Integrate service-learning into all phases of the academic program
• Create vibrant living, learning and serving communities
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• Develop multistate Centers of Learning
Campus Master Plan
This Master Plan was undertaken to study the facility needs of MVNU and to address these needs through a long-range plan. It should be noted that a master plan is not a detailed photograph of the future. Rather, it is a watercolor painting of what might be. A master plan cannot identify all of the unseen challenges that lie ahead, but it does identify a destination and helps us stay the course along our journey.
The process used to develop this master plan followed two coexistent but very different “discovery paths.” Discovery Path 1 focused on understanding how the campus is currently functioning, as well as how it will need to adapt to serve anticipated needs. Discover Path 2 involved conversations with a broad group of stakeholders in which strengths and opportunities for improvement were identified. When joined, the overlapping ideas and values became the framework for the master plan’s eight primary goals, or Keys to Success.
Keys to SuCCESS
Campus Entry
Make boulevard on
• Martinsburg Road
• features
Design architectural signage
• east and west campuses
Create symmetrical mall linking
• academic quad
Establish visual connection to
Welcome Center
Located at the terminus of the
• entry mall
• the campus
Add visual “story points” into
House President’s Welcome
• Center, recruiting and administration
1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8
Campus Living Room
• Create new Student Center
•
Becomes the heart of campus
- Dining, student conveniences
- 600-seat performance venue
Add intercollegiate arena;
• renovate intramural gymnasium
• amphitheater
Enhance campus green; build
Pedestrian/Vehicular Circulation
Move vehicular traffic and
• parking to perimeter
• inside “loop”
Create pedestrian zone
Academic Space
• to all-academic use
Convert Hyson Campus Center
• Center and Thorne Library
Add to Free Enterprise Business
Build interior connectors at
• Thorne, Hyson and Regents
• west campus
Develop academic space on
Chapel Connection
• sequence
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Strengthen the entry
Improve access to chapel
- Pedestrian connection
- Vehicular connection
- Shuttle drop-off/pick-up
- Event parking
Residences
• dormitories
Add two new three-story
• Renovate/refurbish
Complete Redwood Hall
• apartments
• amenities
Improve recreation and
Athletic Facilities
Indoor athletics
• - Add intercollegiate arena
- Renovate intramural gymnasium
Outdoor athletics
•
• to reduce vehicular impact
Encourage walking/biking
• campus and regular offcampus routes
Provide cycling shuttle around
- Develop center for outdoor events across Delano Run
- Establish visual and pedestrian connection
Prince Student union Expansion
During MVNU’s 40th year, we have reflected on, and celebrated, the successes of the past, but Dr. Martin has encouraged us to look to the future with a vision for what God might have in store in the coming decade. God has blessed body, minds and spirits through the ministry of MVNU. In November 2007 the president appointed a committee the responsibility to evaluate an expanded footprint of the Prince Student Union/Donoho Recreation Center/Athletic Facilities with an emphasis on meeting the program elements of the proposed Event Center. For several years campus leadership has considered how to meet the needs of the University’s student body. With the completion of the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts complex in 1989, which serves the spirit, and the Thorne Library/Resource Center in 1996, which serves the mind, the next step for the continued university growth is the construction of an expanded athletic venue to serve the body.
The proposed expansion depicted in these renderings will extend far beyond supporting MVNU’s fine athletic program. The existing athletic facilities will be remodeled to serve a growing intramural program as well as to provide some flexible space for a variety of campus activities. New classrooms, expanded healthand-wellness facilities, new and renovated locker rooms for indoor and outdoor sports, as well as an outstanding space for viewing athletic events are some of the features in this new design. The committee believes the plans for this expansion are an attempt to be good stewards and practical visionaries of what is at hand.
The conceptual drawings were presented to the MVNU Board of Trustees in the November 2008 meeting. Plans are being made for raising the necessary funds to move forward on this important campus development. We will keep you updated as the project moves forward. Thanks for your continued prayers!
Change your World!
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$30 per person
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Visit MVNU’s Booth Orange County Convention Center Exhibit Hall - International Board of Education area June 24-29
Other Activities (www.nazarene.org)
One Heart Many Hands Children's World Quiz And more!
To Serve and Protect
By Carrie A. Crouch, Director of Communications
While she stands a mere 5-feet-4, junior Stacey Pratt has a large desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
Currently serving in a two-year, paid internship with the U.S. Secret Service in Columbus, Ohio, Pratt must maintain full-time student status, a required GPA and a minimum number of weekly work hours. Her daily activities vary, forcing her to learn on the fly.
“On a typical day, I handle all of the counterfeit bills that pass through the central Ohio area. I have to verify that each bill is counterfeit and, after determining that it is, I process each one individually,” said Pratt. “I edit and send out official reports when needed and stand ready to assist agents with investigations. I’ve also gone to the shooting range while agents attempt to qualify. Afterward, they give me the privilege of cleaning their weapons,” she joked.
When asked if she was ever afraid, especially as a female, in her current or future position, she answered, “It isn’t about how muscular you are or how well you can fight; it’s about how well you can communicate. It doesn’t take much to get into a fight, but it takes a lot to be able to talk a person out of a fight. I know female police officers much smaller than me who are effective because they listen and empathize—defusing potentially harmful situations. When people say I’m too small to do this, it just motivates me even more to accomplish my goals.”
Pratt’s timing for the internship couldn’t have been better. The 2008 presidential election year afforded her some unique opportunities. She helped agents with the protective paperwork that goes along with dignitary visits and rode in the motorcade to see exactly what it takes to protect these individuals.
“When people say I’m too small to do this, it just motivates me even more to accomplish my goals.”
“It’s amazing how detailed and precise the Secret Service has to be in order to protect a life. Countless days are spent preparing for a visit that may last only one hour,” Pratt explained. “It has made me respect the behind-the-scenes aspects of security. It is definitely an eye-opener and one of my favorite parts of the job. I am very fortunate to have experienced these things.”
Pratt credits MVNU’s criminal justice professor Merel Pickenpaugh for encouraging her to apply for the internship and the Career Services department for preparing her for the interview. “If I had gone to another school, I believe I would not have an internship with the Secret Service. My professors have taken a huge interest in my life and career that I would not have received anywhere else,” she said. “Mount Vernon has taught me to
take pride in what I do and to do it to the fullest of my ability. I once heard a pastor say that ‘in the opportunity of a lifetime, you must act within the lifetime of that opportunity’—I feel that MVNU has helped instill that in my life.”
But Pratt’s interest in criminal justice didn’t start at MVNU. “Law enforcement runs in my family. My uncle and great uncles were police officers,” she said. “I’d always been interested in criminal justice, but MVNU helped me realize I could accomplish my goal of making a difference in someone’s life through law enforcement.” Through this internship, her original focus on missing persons is now shifting to a federal career, perhaps with the Secret Service.
Her twin sister, Stephanie, is a constant encouragement. “I wouldn’t be the person I am without Stephanie’s influence. She has been extremely supportive throughout this experience, and her presence in my life has helped form me into who I am,” she explained. “While we both have different career goals and interests, we support each other’s goals.” Stephanie majors in business management and assists the campus Special Events office.
Pratt has learned to weave her faith into her work in subtle yet meaningful ways. “I believe actions speak louder than words. Everyone at my office knows that I am a Christian and they respect that,” she commented. “I feel as though I can influence others by just being myself and doing the best job that I can. They notice that I put forth more effort than most people.”
For more information about MVNU’s criminal justice program, visit academics.mvnu.edu.
Campus Highlights
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Travel with MVNU.K.
Summer 2010
MVNU.K. will head back to England, Ireland and Scotland in summer 2010 for a 12-day trip through the lush green countryside and bustling cities of the British Isles. More than 50 people traveled on the two previous MVNU.K. trips in 2006 and 2008.
First stop, London with the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral. Ride the Thames past the Tower of London, the Globe Theatre, the Tate Modern Art Museum, the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. See Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey and catch the changing of the Guard in front of Buckingham Palace. The Tube will take us to Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, or the West End to see the latest plays.
Next, it’s a tour of Windsor Castle, then on to Stonehenge. A ferry ride across St. George’s Channel brings us to Ireland, the home of Waterford crystal (we tour the factory), the famous Blarney Stone, the woolen mills and
We’ll then move to Scotland where we’ll explore Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the Holyrood Palace. Princes Street, St. Giles Cathedral, Charlotte Square and the Sir Walter Scott Monument are all part of the experience. Our final stop is the picturesque Lake District back in England, home of Grasmere and the British Romantic poets.
Travel for fun; travel for credit. For more information, please contact Dr. David Wilkes at dwilkes@mvnu.edu or (740) 397-9000, ext. 3510.
A Semester Abroad
Daniel Semelsberger, a senior history major, spent the fall semester in England as he participated in the CCCU’s Scholar’s Semester in Oxford. Semelsberger was privileged to experience the tutorial system of education stressed by the program.
European Music Tour
Collegians Chorale (Robert Tocheff, director) and Chamber Winds (John Packard, director) are preparing a concert/missions tour after commencement 2010. The itinerary includes Salzburg, Austria; European Nazarene College in Büsingen, Switzerland; Gottmadingen, Germany, Church of the Nazarene (Ludwig Duncker, pastor); Venice and Florence, Italy.
The beauty of these trips is the integration of the academic pursuits of the ensembles with the privilege of ministering to and supporting our Nazarene work in these areas. In beautiful cathedrals and halls, the groups will have opportunity to perform and share their faith as well as to assist the outreach ministry of our churches. In Florence, the groups will share at both the Italian congregation and the new Spanish congregation of the Church of the
Collegians Chorale and Chamber Winds plan 2010 concert/missions trip.
Nazarene (Daniel Fink, pastor). Alumni and other interested parties may inquire about participating in this trip, as well as to consider assisting financially. For more information contact Bob Tocheff at btocheff@mvnu.edu or (740) 397-9000, ext. 3001.
Faculty Activities
Dr. JoAnn Koh-Baker, professor of music, presented a paper titled, “Integrating Analysis into Performance: Formal Principles and the Hidden Program in Frederic Chopin’s Piano Concerto in F Minor, Op. 21” in the 7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Jan 9-12, 2009. The conference hosted more than 1,000 participants representing more than 40 countries. Dr. Koh-Baker recently returned from a sabbatical resulting in numerous recital appearances and master classes in Singapore and Malaysia.
On Jan. 20, Dr. Dan Behr served as a special on-air commentator for the Ohio News Network regarding President Obama's inaugural address. He earned a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University where he studied rhetorical theory and criticism, with a focus on the history of American public address. He has written on cross-cultural communication and parsing presidential propaganda.
Campus Highlights
Dr. John Packard and the Music Department again hosted the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 10 middle school and high school honors bands on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event featured over 200 young musicians from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland Counties and over 60 participating schools. After a day of instruction and rehearsals, the culminating concert brought over 500 audience members to the R.R. Hodges Chapel/ Auditorium.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Student Perspective
Business faculty members are often asked how MVNU is different and why someone would want to get their Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in Management degree from MVNU. One of our students provides her perspective:
“Today, in a business environment that repeatedly demonstrates the consequences of unethical decision making, I have found that responsible leaders are seeking solutions that go beyond business theory and mathematical equations and that point to a higher purpose.
“I am particularly impressed with MVNU’s Master of Science in Management program, because it is designed not only to
provide graduate level business education, but also an interweaving of moral and ethical guidelines based on Christian principles. I believe that educating and building ethical business leaders can act as a bridge between the great divide of corporate corruption and societal benevolence, and I am exceedingly pleased to find that the MVNU Master of Science in Management program is providing an opportunity for me to develop with that endeavor in mind.”
Karen D. Messer-Bourgoin, Global Treasury Management, National City Bank
African Adventure
The School of Business is headed to Nairobi, Kenya, June 5-14, 2009. Hosted by Africa Nazarene University, the group will benefit from their many contacts in the business and cultural communities. We will visit world-class multinational companies as well as local businesses while experiencing Africa’s rich cultural heritage.
Africa is considered by some to be the next hotbed of economic growth and development. Kenya, with its British heritage and use of English, has the potential to lead the way. It is home to some of the largest multinationals based in Africa and has an informal sector that represents a major force in their economy. Kenya is a study in contrasts between the modern business world and an emerging market.
Guests, alumni and friends of MVNU are welcome. Total travel cost is $2,900. This is an excellent opportunity for personal growth and enrichment. There are a limited spots
available. If you have questions, or to make a reservation, please contact: Dr. Tomas H. Parks, (740) 397-9000, ext. 3310, tparks@mvnu.edu.
Faculty Activities
Dr. Mark Shoaf and Dr. Margaret Britt coauthored a paper titled, “Leadership and Mentoring: How Different Are They?” that has been accepted for the 16th Annual American Society of Business and Behavioral Science Conference, the largest interdisciplinary conference for global business topics. The authors also received the Best Paper award in its category.
Dr David Skinner’s paper “A Response to Poverty: Thinking Outside the (Collection) Box,” which was accepted for presentation at the ASBBS 16th Annual Conference, has been selected as the Best Paper of the Interdisciplinary Multicultural Issues track. In reviewing the paper competitively along with other papers, the content and objective of the paper, research design and contribution to the body of knowledge were considered. According to the reviewers, the paper excelled in all areas.
Dr. Jeff Williamson’s paper “External Relations and Marketing Communication: Customer Relationship Management in Higher Education," has been accepted for the 2009 Association of Marketing Theory & Practice Conference.
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY
Upcoming M.Min. Courses
All Master of Ministry courses are available to anyone interested in taking one course for CEU credit. Cost is $126 per course.
Courses offered in the one-week, modular format:
• Dr. C. Jeanne Serrão
Biblical Exegesis, June 1-5,
• Dr. Darius Salter
Contemporary Preaching, June 8-11,
• Dr. Mark Quanstrom
Doctrine of Holiness, August 3-7,
• Dr. W.E. Dishon
Building Teams for Ministry, October 12-16,
Courses offered on Mondays from Mount Vernon campus as well as MVNU sites at Lima and Cincinnati:
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Spiritual Formation, April 20-June 8,
• Dr. W.E. Dishon
Building Ministry Teams, June 15-July 27,
For more information on enrollment, fees and schedules, contact Dr. Bruce Petersen at bpeterse@mvnu.edu or (740) 397-9000, ext. 3608.
ACROSS CAMPUS
Students lead the way in making a difference
Locks of Love
30-Hour Famine
More than 100 students, staff and faculty participated in the worldwide 30-Hour Famine, raising more than $2,000. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and World Vision partner for this event. Funds raised go to help families in the Mutendere Area Development Project (ADP) in Mzimba, Malawi, and, through this partnership, 3,000 farmers will receive training in sustainable agricultural methods that will help provide food stability for families and children. Plus, event organizer Stephanie Pratt and Students in Free Enterprise obtained a grant that matched whatever was raised.
Extended Melody Project
Resident assistant Alison Walker, along with resident director Tracy Boyer, organized a Locks of Love (www.locksoflove.org) event in January, where 19 individuals (students and staff) courageously cut off 10 or more inches of their hair in order to provide wigs for children facing cancer treatment. Almost 17 feet of hair were donated! As a side note, it takes 6-10 ponytails to make one prosthetic.
Stemming from a challenge in Dr. John Hall’s missions class, Cody Snouffer and Ryan Walker organized the Extended Melody Project (extendedmelodyproject.wordpress.com) on March 14. Students were asked to brainstorm ways to raise significant funds for a missionary cause. Their benefit concert raised funds for an orphanage in Brazil, operated by Pastor Josemar and his wife. They live with 21 children they’ve taken in from the street, in addition to their own children. Featuring a variety of Ohio bands with an admission cost of just $5 at a local venue, this event is expected to become an annual benefit with a new cause each year. As of press time, nearly $1,900 had been raised.
Running with Purpose
On April 26, casual runner Josh Osborn will run his first marathon on Mount Vernon’s Kokosing Gap Trail. Inspired by James 1:27 to “… look after orphans and widows in the distress,” his efforts will benefit the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund (www.cfsrf.org). “I thought there would be no better way to show my appreciation to those families than to try to raise funds for children of these soldiers,” he explained. “Had it not been for Joe Noonen from the Campus Ministries office, I might not have acted on it. His mission-oriented chapel service sparked me into action.” To sponsor Osborn, contact him at josborn@mvnu.edu or (330) 332-1233 for details.
Join MVNU in the British Isles summer 2010.
Nineteen students and staff members chopped their locks for "Locks of Love."
The Grapevine
ATTENTION All Teachers/Principals/ Guidance Counselors/ Superintendents:
Tom West, Director of Alumni Relations, is dedicating spring 2009 to TEACHER APPRECIATION. The Alumni Office needs your immediate assistance in locating the largest clusters of teachers, principals, guidance counselors and superintendents who work together in the same location and/or facility. This will be a collaborative effort to honor our Education Professionals.
Please contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-367-9294 or alumni@mvnu.edu and alert us where these “clusters” of teachers are serving. Tom would like to visit you and deliver a chocolate chip cookie bouquet to share with your peers. This will help bring awareness to the MVNU teachers, as well as promote the education programs at MVNU.
Keep your eyes and ears open for a cookie bouquet coming your way!
1980 s 1990 s
Dr. Kent Youngman (’82) was recently named president/CEO of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Clark, Greene and Madison counties. The MHR Board funds and coordinates behavioral health services through 20 contract agencies for children, youth and adults experiencing a variety of mental health or addiction problems. Kent is married to Doreen (Flemming ’82) , a volunteer coordinator at Life Essentials, a Dayton-based agency serving elders. They have two children: Jonathan (24), a mental health case manager, and Annie (20), a sophomore at Olivet Nazarene University. wkyoungman@aol.com
Dean (’90) and Susan (Lantz ’88) Jenkins live in Grove City, Ohio, where both are involved at Grove City Church of the Nazarene. Dean is the chief audio/visual production engineer for the church, and has been employed as a district manager for AT&T for almost ten years. Susan is in her ninth year of teaching Spanish at Logan High School. They have two children: Kristan (17) and Matt (16). rx4sound@prodigy.net
Brian (’90) and Carolyn (Sani ’88) Redman welcomed Charlotte Elizabeth on April 29, 2008. She joins big sister Madeline (3). Carolyn received her DMA in voice performance from The Ohio State University in 2004 and is employed at Kenyon College as an adjunct voice instructor. She is also active as a classical performer. Brian is the worship leader and director of Creative Arts at Newark, Ohio, First Church of the Nazarene. carolynredman@windstream.net
Dan (’91) and Misty (Gatchell ’91) Simco, after 15 years of full-time ministry, are now taking care of Dan’s ill mother. They have two daughters, Sharaya (13) and Malisa (11), and reside in Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa. They ask for prayers as they both start new careers. msimco@windstream.net
Bill Swarner (’91) recently accepted a position as senior underwriter with Lincoln Financial Group. He is working from his home in Buford, Ga. He also serves as vice president of the Georgia Association of Home Office Underwriters, as a member of the Web site committee for the Association of Home Office Underwriters, and as a member of an exam review board for the Life Office management Association. His wife, Carla (Brewer ’91), home-schools their daughter, Laura, through the Georgia Virtual Academy, and works part-time from home as a customer service representative. bill.swarner@juno.com
Greg (’93) and Elaine (’93) Beach recently adopted Chloe (1) from China. She joins big sisters Lydia (11), Hannah (9) and Abigail (7). The family resides in Sugarcreek, Ohio. thebeachfamily@cs.com
Rebecca Kirkpatrick (’93) married John Pittenger on Oct. 4, 2008, in Pataskala, Ohio, at the United Methodist Church. John works for the Columbus Metropolitan Library in their interlibrary loan and Becky works for Pataskala Oaks Care Center as their social worker. The couple resides in Whitehall, Ohio. becakrkptrck@aol.com
Chris (’97) and Vanessa (Gray ’98) Bartal celebrated the birth of Miracle Joy on May 29, 2008. Chris teaches second grade at Utica Elementary and Vanessa recently left her job as a 9-1-1 dispatcher to stay at home full time. cbartal@uhs.laca.org
Stephanie Doenges (’97) left on Jan. 14, 2009, for a three-year term as a missionary intern for the Church of the Nazarene. Stephanie will serve as a doctor with Dr. Jim Radcliffe (’76) and Dr. Susan Myers (’89) at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea. For pictures and updates, visit Stephanie’s blog at http://stephdoenges.multiply.com/.
Cory (’98) and Tisha (Johnson ’97) Gardner announce the birth of Olivia Faith on Aug. 26, 2008. Cory is in his fifth year of operating Gardner Chiropractic, where Tisha serves as office manager. She is also youth director at Elkins, W.Va., Church of the Nazarene. The family resides in Elkins. corygardner@hotmail.com
Melissa (Flesch ’97) and Pete Vein welcomed Brady Steven on Nov. 11, 2008. He joins siblings Bryce and Isabella. Melissa is a licensed social worker at Summit County Children Services in Akron, Ohio, and Pete is a physical/health education teacher with the Avon Lake City Schools in Avon Lake, Ohio. The family resides in Medina, Ohio. melissavein2000@yahoo.com
2000 s
Jason (’97) and Karen (Board ’97) White announce the birth of Caela Isabelle Scheherazade on Dec. 11, 2008. She joins big sisters Charis, Ariel, Miranda and Bria. The family resides in Japan.
Marty Flach (’98) married Stacy Rhodes on Sept. 13, 2008, in Mesquite, Texas. Marty is a territory manager for Seepex Inc. Stacy is an RN in the Brain and Spine Center at MD Anderson Cancer Center. The couple resides in Tomball, Texas. martyflach@gmail.com
Cindy (Scullin ’98) and Ryan Holst welcomed Joshua Ryan on Nov. 18, 2008. He joins siblings Bethany (7) and Adam (4). The family resides in Raymore, Mo.
Andrea (Helberg ’98) and Eric Wardinski celebrated the birth of Leia Hope on Oct. 21, 2008. Andrea is a special needs teacher at Napoleon, Ohio. Eric is a supervisor for Service Master in Defiance, Ohio. The family resides in Defiance. a_wardinski@live.com
Ami Doenges (’99) married Darren Workman in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 15, 2008, where they currently reside. Darren works at Paradise Valley Country Club due to his passion for golf and Ami loves working with first graders at Keystone Montessori School.
Laura (Rucker ’99) and Tom Genser welcomed Hayden Thomas on May 30, 2008. He joins big sister Lily (2). The family resides in Zanesville, Ohio. laurarr428@hotmail.com
Debbie (Shreves ’99) and Eric Wagner celebrated the birth of Isabella Rose on Aug. 28, 2008. She was welcomed by big brothers Grant (7) and Noah (5). The family resides in Celina, Ohio, where Debbie is a special education teacher.
Jeff (’00) and Amber (Webb ’01) Lavin announce the birth of Vincent (“Vince”) Patrick-Dean on
Jeff is an administrator at the Knox County Career Center and Amber is KCCC’s pre-professional mentorship instructor. The family resides in Fredericktown, Ohio. amberlavin@yahoo.com
Steve (’00) and Lydia (Sweet ’00) Minford wedding anniversary in December 2008. Steve works in sales for Pottstown Honda and is enrolled at Nazarene Bible College. Lydia is a branch manager for Citizen’s Bank. They are the proud parents of Logan (4) and Landon (3). The Minfords reside in Spring City, Pa. sminford@comcast.net
Indalia McCament (’00) completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week term, she completed a variety of training, including classroom study, practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. She also underwent “Battle Stations,” a boot camp capstone exercise.
Cruisin' WiT h Alumni
Jan. 19-23 was a maiden voyage for the MVNU Alumni Office. Fifty-three alumni and friends (8 AGS, 22 traditional and 23 friends) set sail from Miami to Key West then on to Cozumel, Mexico, for a four-day excursion of the Western Caribbean hosted by Tom West ('90), Director of Alumni Relations. Beautiful beaches, ancient Mayan ruins, starlit skies and great fellowship were just a few of the sights and sounds of this alumni sponsored event.
For more information on MVNU Alumni Travel Programs or to view pictures from this event, visit www.mvnu.edu/alumni . Plans are beginning for next trip and we welcome your input.
Alumni Council Nominations
The Alumni Council serves as a liaison between the Alumni Association and the University. It is also the chief legislative body for alumni as described by the Alumni Constitution.
We are seeking nominations to help us fill the positions of: Alumni Council President • Alumni Clergy Representative to the Board
• of Trustees.
Please submit nominations to alumni@mvnu. edu no later than Friday, May 1. Once the nominations are collected, information on accessing an online voting ballot will appear in the summer issue of Mount Vernon NOW. The term begins September 1 and concludes after three years.
For a detailed description of duties and assignments for the positions listed above, please visit alumni.mvnu.edu. Your partnership with us is highly valued!
Medallion Nominations
Nominations for the Medallion Awards may be submitted by any member of the Association and will be made to the Alumni Council or the Office of Alumni Relations, who will keep nominations on file and submit names for consideration.
2000 s
Hillary (Ellis ’00) and David Nikkel welcomed Valerie Faw on May 20, 2008. She joins big brother Isaac. David is a computer engineer for Diebold and Hillary is a stay-at-home wife and mom. dhnikkel@yahoo.com
Erin Trim (’01) married Matthew Guisiner on Nov. 29, 2008. She recently graduated from Davis College with an associate degree in business management and is currently working at a daycare facility in Tiffin, Ohio. ertsisyy78@yahoo.com
Jonathan (’02) and Jaimi (Tennant ’01) Vore celebrated the birth of Emma in June 2008. The family resides in Ashland, Ohio.
Micah (’01) and Whitney (Severns ’01) Werling announce the birth of Brady Thomas on May 14, 2008. Micah is a firefighter/paramedic for Marion, Ohio, and Whitney is a stay-at-home mom. wwerling@hotmail.com
Christina Miller (’02) married Austin Barker on Oct. 21, 2006. Their son, Orion, was born on Sept. 28, 2007. The family resides in Centerville, Ohio. Christina_J_Miller@hotmail.com
The recipient must demonstrate outstanding professional achievements and selfless church and community service, exemplifying MVNU’s motto, “To seek to learn is to seek to serve.” Documentation of the nominee’s contributions and achievements should be given to the Alumni Council or the Office of Alumni Relations in written form (sent to alumni@mvnu.edu) no later than Friday, May 1.
Ricky (’04) and Liz (Oswald ’05) Warren announce the birth of Recardo Nicholas on June 26, 2008. The family resides in Suffield, Ct., where Ricky serves as a math teacher and varsity boys’ head coach and Liz works as a multicultural association advisor at Suffield Academy. rewarren@hotmail.com
Please feel free to submit photos of weddings, babies, etc. to Mount Vernon NOW, 800 Martinsburg Rd., Mount Vernon, OH 43050, or by e-mail to alumni@mvnu.edu, or online at grapevine.mvnu.edu.
Dan (’06) and Sarah (Fordyce ’05) Smitley welcomed daughter Waverly Nicea on July 29, 2008. She joins big sister London (2).
Amy Van Gilder (’05) and Oliver Garrett were married on Oct. 11, 2008, at Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene. Amy received her BS in nursing from Mid-America Nazarene University and is a pediatric nurse in Gaithersburg, Md. The couple resides in Frederick, Md. amykins2913@yahoo.com
in memory
Everett L. Holmes (77) passed away on Dec. 19, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn. Holmes, hired at MVNU in 1968, served as assistant to the director of finance. His responsibilities included management of office staff, student accounts, purchasing, student employment and payroll, and financial aid. He later served as bursar from 1970-73.
Dr. Luther Watson (88) passed away on Jan. 11, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. Watson was the first pastor of Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene when it met in MVNU’s Multipurpose Building (now the Donoho Recreation Center). He also served on founding Board of Trustees for the University from 1966 into 1971. His other pastorates included Springdale (Ohio) Nazarene and College Hill Church (now Trevecca Community) in Nashville. He also served as senior adult pastor at College Church in Bourbonnais, Ill., and lived for several years in Florida.
NOTICE:
Due to space limitations, we will no longer publish baby weights and measurements. Thank you for understanding.
Changing the World
with the Love of Christ
2008 Annu AL Repo RT
This Annual Report is published by University Relations for alumni and friends of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
The Development staff has endeavored to ensure the accuracy of reporting all gifts to Mount Vernon Nazarene University during the 2008 calendar year. We apologize if we have in any way misrepresented your giving or incorrectly listed your name. Please contact us at 1-800-367-9294 to correct the error or omission. Thank you.
Changing the World...
That’s quite an ambitious task! Especially when we are, by nature, flawed individuals.
After a campus chapel service the other day, I overheard one student asking another, “Do they really think we’re going to change the world?” The short answer to that question is—absolutely. It’s a fact; every one of our students will change the world. Whether leaving a legacy of love and hope or one of negativity and cynicism, they each have the same opportunity.
With the love of Christ, we truly can change the world for the better. In fact, His love and grace are the only things that enable us to do so. But training, education, critical thinking skills and spiritual maturation go a long way in equipping His people to love the world in life-changing ways—ways that leave a special mark.
The Mark of Mount Vernon is defined by its foundation and mission—that is, shaping lives through Christ-centered education. This transformational process must occur in a place that challenges students intellectually, fosters Christ-likeness and encourages a commitment of service to God and humanity. MVNU is such a place because its people live, breathe and believe the mission and vision.
These statements aren’t just inert phrases etched in a metal plaque hanging somewhere on campus. They are why we’re here, and they continue to shape and impact all aspects of university life. Our commitment to our mission is as vibrant and vital as it was when the MVNU began now 40 years ago.
But we cannot do it alone. The individuals, organizations, companies, and churches included in this annual report have aided MVNU in accomplishing our mission and in pursuing the vision. More importantly, they’ve given students opportunities to change the world in unfathomable ways.
Thank you for believing with us,
Dr. Daniel J. Martin President
Year in Review
January
A grant from The Community • Foundation of Mount Vernon and Knox County helps bring SimMan to MVNU nursing clinical skills laboratory.
In conjunction with Kenyon College, MVNU
• hosts the fifth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Breakfast.
February
Cougar Corner Bookstore and manager
• Gina Blanchard are recognized by National Association of College stores for innovative book selling program that funds scholarships.
• Education Community Service Honor Roll, sponsored by The Corporation for National and Community Service.
MVNU is included on the President’s Higher
March
Dr. E. LeBron Fairbanks, MVNU president • emeritus, is elected as Education Commissioner by the Church of the Nazarene’s International Board of Education.
Spring break takes 158 students, faculty, and
• staff to Belize, Hungary, Germany, Venezuela, and multiple U.S. locations for missions and service projects.
Senior left-hander Levi • Curry tosses the second perfect game and 16th no-hitter in school history in a Cougar baseball victory over Cedarville.
April
• basketball team defeats Walsh before 1,000 fans, raising over $1,200 for cancer research at the first annual “Think Pink” event on campus.
Led by Coach Steve Gregory, the Lady Cougar
Broadcasting students Patrick Neville and • Nolan Donegan, along with graphic design student Adam Jackman, are honored in national collegiate radio competition.
Karen Boyd, associate professor of social • work, is recognized as Social Worker of the Year for Ohio’s Region 8 chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
• of biodiesel reduces financial and environmental impact.
MVNU’s production
• Mount Vernon campus for a Community Open House.
More than 150 community guests visit the
May
A new church-based Master of • Ministry program is launched, allowing participants to work in teaching churches and take classes at remote locations.
Renovations kick off as • historic downtown “Stage” building is transformed into adult classroom space, visual arts studios and gallery.
Dr. Alex Varughese, professor of biblical • literature, introduces a new commentary, "Jeremiah 1-25."
The women’s softball team, coached • by Jeana Howald, advances to the championship game of the NAIA Region IX Tournament for the first time in school history.
Coach Keith Veale and the • men’s baseball team capture the program’s unprecedented 6th NCCAA national title.
MVNU awards 545 undergraduate and • graduate degrees.
June
After a national search process, Rev.
• Scott Peterson, senior pastor of Mission Valley Church of the Nazarene in San Diego, joins MVNU as Chaplain; and Lanette Sessink, formerly of MidAmerica Nazarene University, is named Vice President for Student Development.
• Chaplain at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Alumnus Mark Carter (’95) is named
MVNU’s Dave • Parsons(’94) receives the Clarence “Ike” Pearson Award in Tampa, Fla., as the 2008 NAIA Outstanding Sports Information Director of the Year.
July
• Bellomy (Eastern Kentucky) and Larry Fairbanks (Northwestern Ohio) as they go home to be with the Lord.
MVNU mourns the loss of trustees Rusty
Alumnus Jared Miller (’07) works with
• a student team to develop new speech assistive technology for individuals unable to use their natural voices. Growing service populations include autistic children and injured military veterans.
August
Dr. Bruce Oldham is named Vice
• President for Enrollment Management, from most recent MVNU post as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and as professor of Christian education.
Collegians Chorale, led by Dr. Bob
• Tocheff, performs at the Choral Music Celebration Clinic in Canton, Ohio.
September
MVNU is ranked again
• in the top 50 by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Comprehensive Colleges in the Midwest (Baccalaureate).
• staff improve Knox County through Community Service Day.
More than 200 students, faculty and
Relient K headlines SonFest 2008,
• drawing more than 6,100 fans—the largest crowd ever.
• is inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame.
Women’s volleyball coach Paul Swanson
october
MVNU forms articulation agreements
• with several community colleges, enhancing the transition for graduates of two year programs to a four-year degree.
National media outlets, including the
• "Cleveland Plain Dealer" and MSNBC, speak with MVNU students about their views on the presidential election.
The University
• celebrates 40 years with a special service held on October 10 honoring Pioneer alumni, faculty and staff.
The annual Champions Banquet honors
• Chet Foraker, first athletic director, men’s basketball coach and baseball coach; along with the first men’s basketball and baseball teams; and Wall of Fame inductees Andrea (Marin ’91) Blanton, Monique (Maher ’96) Hurrle, and Josh Robson (’00).
november
A renovated “Barn,” (previously the • Cougar Den) is unveiled at Homecoming open house; special space is dedicated to alumni activities.
Dr. Henry Spaulding is named Vice • President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Spaulding comes to us from the Nazarene Seminary where he is serving as Professor of Philosophical Theology and Christian Ethics.
The Children's Literature Collection is
• established at MVNU in honor of longtime education professor Marilyn Greer.
December
Coach Paul Furey
• and Cougar men’s soccer team advance to the NAIA National Championship Final Four in the team’s firstever appearance.
MVNU students, faculty and staff collect
• 5 truckloads of food and more than $5,000 for annual Food For The Hungry drive.
Faculty members Jan Hendrickx (graphic • design) and Jim Harriman (accounting) were featured in the December issue of "Ohio" magazine as recipients of the Excellence in Education award.
Nearly 200 students • graduate in MVNU’s fourth winter commencement.
Nease s ociet Y
The Nease Society honors those individuals who have named MVNU with a specific bequest in their wills or who have funded an endowment for MVNU students.
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David and Shirley Abraham
Dan and Norma Armstrong
Martha Ashcraft
Timothy ('93) and Vickie ('97) Askew
Derick and Cynthia ('95) Bailey
Edith Bailey
Russell (H) and Margaret (H) Bailey
Dana and Nancy Baldwin
David and Deborah Bannister
Erin ('96) and Suzanne ('96) Barnhart
Gregory and Lisa Barnhart
James and Delores Batson
Gregory ('98) and Sarah ('98) Bean
Richard and Nancy Beckmann
Russell and Nancy Bellomy
Garry and Rebecca Best
Barry ('98) and Ethel Beverage
Joseph and Regina Blanchard
Leonard and Betty Boesger
Robert and Joanne Bowman
James and Marcia Brown
Raymond Bryant
Bradley and Joyce Buetner
Brenda ('89) Burris
Daniel ('89) Burris
Kathleen Bushnell
Martin ('70) and Ruth ('70) Butler
Ronald and Virginia Cameron
David and Cheryl Childs
Jack and Daryl Christner
James and Aimee ('82) Clark
Theadore and Lori Cobb
David ('77) Coulter
Harold and Lucille Coulter
William and Betty Crump
John Cubbon
William ('96) and Christine Culler
Thomas and Carolyn Curtiss
James ('77) and Deborah ('77) Dalton
Daniel and Joyce Deeter
Jan Di Carlo
Nancy Dickey
Kern and Marsha Dickinson
Philip ('78) and Peggy Dodds
Darrell and Gloria Dohm
Earl ('88) and Melinda ('87) Driggs
Howard and Ruth Dunn
Dolorees Dutoit
Dorothy Emrick
Donald and Cynthia ('96) Fannin
Eunice Fannin
Twyla ('78) Fannin
Stephen and Brenda Fetter
Chet (H) and Marie Foraker
Dale (H) and Edith Foster
Larry and Susan Fouty
Robert and Dixie Galbraith
Ronald and Doris Gault
Joseph and Helen Germani
Pleas ('72) and Marcia ('73) Godbey
David and Esther Granger
Wade ('96) and Monica ('97) Gray
George ('71) and Linda Gribben
Cary and Diana Grocott
Kevin and Sonia Haines
Ronald and Lisa Haley
Dareld and Miriam Hall
James and Gale Hanna
Larry ('79) and Cathy ('79) Hanson
Thomas and Carol Harding
Jeffery ('77) and Jane Hatfield
James and Georgia Hatter
Wesley ('79) and Judy ('77) Hawes
Chauncey and Betty Hayes
Derek ('90) and Sandy ('86) Helman
Paul and Patricia Hetsler
Ralph (H) and Ruth Hodges
Dwight and Christina Hord
Larry and Sharon Houck
Clarence and Judy Houk
Mark and Mary Houser
William and Margaret Huffman
John and Sherri Hummel
Frank (H)and Dolores Hyson
Rex and Rita Jameson
Georgia Jellison
Rick ('76) and Victoria Johnson
Charles and Glenda Kaluga
K Allin (H) and Evelyn Kahrl
Michael ('91) and Linda Keffer
John and Mary Kelley
Richard and Bambi Kelley
Robert and Beth Kendall
John ('93) and Amy ('95) Keyser
Randall and Deborah Kirkendall
Robert and Sarah Klotz
Robert ('73) and Laura Knapp
Charles Lail
Paul ('83) and Patricia Lail
Alvin Lawhead
Donald and Cathy Leonard
Thomas and Tanya Levering
Barry and Vera Long
Timothy and Cathy Long
Paul and Judy Madtes
Scott and Letha Mann
William and Bonita Martin
Daniel and Caroline Maurer
Celia May
Connie ('83) Mayle
Gorman and Ruth Mayle
Mark ('82) Mayle
Eugene and Carol Mc Bride
Thomas and Kitty Mc Cann
Bradley and Rebecca Mc Cartney
Michael ('88) and Vickie ('88)
Mc Clurg
Michael and Stephanie Mc Daniel
Richard and Brenda Mc Farland
Michael and Dixie Mc Gonagle
Pamela ('80) Mc Laughlin
Phyllis Mendenhall
David ('80) and Annette ('80) Merki
Terry and Sandra Morris
Betty (H) Morrison
Robert ('71) and Annie ('71) Morrison
Norman and Madeline Moser
Constance Mosher
Daniel Mosher
Ruby Murphy
Robert and Mari-Katherine Myers
Keith and Carolyn Newman
Kenneth and Lois Noonan
Joseph and Raeschell ('80) Noonen
Sharon ('77) Oberlander
Cynthia Ochs
Gerald and Karen Ogden
Bruce and Peggy Oldham
Jeffrey and Tonya Parsons
Michael and Martha Parsons
Joseph and Lois Pearce
Raymond and Lora Peckens
Ronald ('70) and Diana Perry
Bruce and Jacquelyn Petersen
Leroy and Ponce Peterson
Norman ('00) and Carmen Phillips
Robert and Marlene Picard
Nila Pitcock
William (H) and Evelyn Prince
Benny and Amy Ramirez
Shawn and Michelle Reesman
Louis and Barbara Reindel
Patricia (H) Reno
Ronald and Jeanne Reynolds
Mark and Sandra Riepenhoff
David and Janice Ringhiser
Fred and Carol Rodgers
Ronald and Vivian Rohe
Kim and Pamela ('87) Rose
Marvin and Marilyn Salsbury
Dennis and Zoe Sanders
John ('79) and Karol ('80) Scholz
Roger and Doris Severns
Joseph and Mary Seymour
Lewis Seymour
David ('84) and Carol Sharpes
Larry and Helen Shoemaker
Gregory and Cynthia ('74) Sizemore
Lee ('81) and Brenda ('83) Skidmore
James and Beverly Smith
Robert and Judith Snyder
Larry ('78) and Nancy ('08) Speece
Jonathon and Barbara Spyker
Richard ('82) and Anita ('85) St John
Dale and Diane Starbuck
Eric ('99) and Kerri ('99) Stetler
David and Phyllis Stoer
Robert and Dorothy Styers
Lyle and Ella Swartz
Tim Thieken
Bobby and Sheryllann Thompson
John Truesdale
MVNU's mission is to provide an education that is taught from the perspective of a c hristian worldview and encourages students to make a difference in the world after they leave. i n the words of Norm shumaker, who spoke at an opening convention at the University, "it only takes one to make a difference and you can be that one." supporting MVNU is a way to make a difference.
John (’93) and Amy (Anderson ’95) Keyser
We believe the need for an availability of higher education in a c hristian environment with strong doctrinal standards is imperative if we want our future generations to be men and women of character and faith. We are proud of MVNU for developing men and women with holiness of heart, who are transforming all areas of society with the gospel of c hrist for g od’s glory.
Dan and Sandy Sertell
Father of Matthew Sertell (’00)
Jerome and Brenda Vinson
Gary and Lori Wagner
William ('83) and Katherine ('81) Wantland
Herbert and Carol Ware
Randall ('87) and Debra ('80) Wells
Howard and Pauline Whiston
Bradley and Lori White
Paul and Dolly Wickline
Brittany and Ralyn Williams
Max and Erma Wood
Carl and Rebecca Worley
Thomas and Janice Wright
David ('83) and Rhonda ('85) Yommer
Annamay Zagray
e ter N al Fla M e s ociet Y
The Eternal Flame Society honors individuals who have contributed $100,000 or more to MVNU during their lifetime.
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Dan and Norma Armstrong
Russell (H) and Margaret (H) Bailey
Leonard and Betty Boesger
Chet (H) and Marie Foraker
Dale (H) and Edith Foster
Ralph (H) and Ruth Hodges
Frank (H) and Dolores Hyson
Wayne and Peggy Penrod
Mary Ramser
Marvin and Marilyn Salsbury
Glenn (H) and Shirlee Thorne
estate gi V i N g
Estate gifts and bequests received during the year 2008.
Frances H Doenges
Roberta Cole Johnson
Sarah Annabelle Yoakam
Helen Zelkowitz
c hair M a N ’s c l U b
The Chairman’s Club honors those individuals who have given an amount of $5,000 or more in the last year.
Anonymous 7
Thomas and Patti ('79) Albaugh
Jon and Courtny ('97) Aljancic
John (H) and Lora (H) Donoho
Scott ('77) and Cynthia ('78) Gray
Larry and Diane ('80) Hammond
Kevin ('81) and Teresa ('81) Hansher
Daniel and Pamela Martin
Lois Mc Ardle
Ruby Murphy
Marilyn Salsbury
Lee ('81) and Brenda ('83) Skidmore
Jeffrey and Janine Spear
Preside N t’s c l U b
The President’s Club honors those individuals who have given an amount of $2,500 to $4,999 in the last year.
Anonymous 3
Eugene and Jacqueline Ball
Tim ('84) and Teresa Belcher
William and Betty Crump
William ('96) and Christine Culler
James ('77) and Deborah ('77) Dalton
MVNU is truly a community of believers that cares about the eternal impact of its students. t he education i received was second to none. during my years at MVNU, i was taking ownership of my faith and through the love, concern and sacrifice of my coach, teammates, roommates and professors, i was able to learn and grow and embrace a life of following c hrist as an adult. t hrough giving, i hope to bless others as i have been blessed.
Courtny (Testa ’97) Aljancic
Larry and Sue Fox
Marilyn Greer
Kriss and Felicia Mc Donald
David ('80) and Annette ('80) Merki
Terrence ('72) Slabaugh
David and Glenna Wagner
t r U stee’s c l U b
The Trustee’s Club honors those individuals who have given an amount of $1,000 to $2,499 in the last year.
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Charlene ('77) Aldridge
Robert Allen
Kristin Baier
Russell (H) and Margaret (H) Bailey
Ronald ('77) and Melanie Bolender
Ronald and Esther Borton
Lyle and Barbara Campbell
Thomas ('86) and Tressa Daley
Timothy ('07) and Kimberly ('93)
Eades
Juanita (H) Ferguson
Willam Foster
Curtis ('88) and Deanna ('89)
Gingrich
William and Margaret Griffin
David and Donna Grosse
Dorothy Harp
Jason and Melissa Hendrick
Ralph Henricks
William and Arlene Hess
Ralph (H) and Ruth Hodges
Dolores Hyson
Frank and Terri Johnson
David and Karenlee Keen
John ('93) and Amy ('95) Keyser
Phillip (H) and Vivian Kizzee
Dale and Susan Kuglin
Thomas and Patsy Mackie
Albert and Vivian Martin
Harold and Carlene Matthews
Marty ('97) and Leslie Mc Leary
Jodi ('90) Mills
Bradley ('97) and Julie ('99) Nelson
Keith and Carolyn Newman
Mikel (H) and Mary Norris
Bruce and Peggy Oldham
Arturo ('86) and Kathy Ondina
Robert Priddy
Shawn and Michelle Reesman
Joe ('91) and Marcy Rinehart
William and Judy Rogers
Kim and Pamela ('87) Rose
John ('79) and Karol ('80) Scholz
John and Janis Seavolt
Daniel and Sandy Sertell
Harry Singh
Gary (H) and Carol Sivewright
Gregory and Cynthia ('74) Sizemore
Dean Spearman
Wayne and Sandra Swift
John and Elizabeth Taylor
Randie and Shirley Timpe
Alexander and Marcia Varughese
David and Roberta Wilson
David and Donna Wine
Bessie Wise
Kelvin and Teresa Wood
i ’m so proud that MVNU upholds and teaches in a c hristian atmosphere. For our investment, we envision c hristian doctors, lawyers, ministers, mothers, fathers, missionaries and ordinary citizens passing the g ospel down from generation to generation. We want to remind students and alumni to always put g od first and everything else will fall in place.
Russell and Olive Gilmore
Parents of Kathy (Gilmore ’82) Wantland
Medallio N c l U b
The Medallion Club honors those individuals who have given an amount of $500 to $999 in the last year.
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Barbara Baltz
Alana ('84) Bender
Richard and Cathi Bock
Donald and Karen ('78) Boyd
Mark Braun
James and Christi Brown
Edward and Maxine Connor
James ('80) and Lynette ('80)
Couchenour
Willie and Lois Dishon
Robert Dornauer
David and Susan Downs
Marshall and Rebecca Duke
Glenn and Elizabeth Forthofer
William and Valerie Gaillard
Scott and Pamela Gatton
Kurt and Nanette Goodenberger
Larry and Beulah Grindle
Richard and Judy Gulley
Jack and Marilyn Hansher
Ricky ('80) and Anita ('82) Harmon
Winston and Debby Hatcliff
Elizabeth (H) Hornberger
Richard and Linda Jordan
David and Ruth Kale
Robert and Renee King
Marvin and Eunice Krassow
William and Sheryl Kurelic
Betty Leppert
James and Janet Linker
Keith and Esther Martin
Daniel and Caroline Maurer
James and Joyce ('71) Maynard
Thomas and Kitty Mc Cann
David ('82) Melton
Diane ('84) Monnin
Wayne and Peggy Penrod
Philip and June Petrie
Ron and Mary Phillips
Weldon and Betty Pierson
Gregory and Renee Rein
Bradley ('82) and Adria ('79)
Schumann
Richard ('77) and Ramona Schwartz
Helen Shupe
Jerry and Sonja Smith
Eldon Steiner
David Stiverson
Kenneth ('81) and Alisa Stoll
Robert ('76) and Ardyth ('91) Stull
Andrew ('98) and Christina Taylor
Stephen and Janet Thompson
Paul and Sherrill Tomasino
Sarah Watson
William and Doris Webb
Larry and Melinda Weber
John Yoder
l akehol M c l U b
The Lakeholm Club honors those individuals who have given an amount of $250 to $499 in the last year.
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Sean and Alice Allen
Timothy and Barbara Anderson
Patrick and Ifeyinwa Anyalewechi
Mark Armstrong
Hannah Auck
Don ('83) and Susan Baun
Steven and Cathelene Beatty
Harold and Karen Berrian
John Borntrager
Tyler ('08) and Robyn ('08) Boss
William and Carolyn Bott
Lee and Carolyn Brown
Scott and Amy ('98) Brown
Eric ('93) and Crystal ('90) Browning
Andy and Jodi Bryant
James and Maureen Buchwald
Steven and Cindy Burgett
William ('01) and Kelly Burke
William and Arlene ('85) Byler
James and Barbara Cahoon
Dean Caldwell
Ronald and Virginia Cameron
Devin and Kimberly Cheek
Thomas and Diane Collier
Alan Corbitt
Sindy Craig
Chad and Stacy Davis
James and Karen De Witt
Derek and Jennifer ('98) Dean
Kern and Marsha Dickinson
Alex and Susan Durbin
Betty Emerick
Rebecca ('90) Eppley
Edward ('82) and Diane Estep
Kent ('87) and Kelly ('87) Estep
LeBron (H) and Anne (H) Fairbanks
Wayne and Phyllis Feasby
William ('92) and Jennifer Forney
Paul ('82) and Rebecca ('82) Freel
George and Marilyn Frost
Rochel ('05) Furniss
Timothy ('88) and Joan ('90) Garber
Keith ('80) and Sama ('80) Gilliland
Rick and Jolene ('85) Goetzman
Frank and Cheryl Green
Steven and Kathrine ('89) Greenich
Fredric and Lynn Grimm
Eric and Kimberly Haaff
Timothy and Linda ('07) Halt
Dan and Judy Hannon
Tom Harrmann
Jerry ('89) and Cheryl ('88) Hartman
Wesley and Judith Hawes
Gene and Donna Heasley
Roger and Michelle Hedrick
Fred and Shirley Hendren
Edward and Maria Herman
Murli and Gloria Hinduja
Thomas and Patricia Hubbell
Mark and Carla Hughes
Ryan and Yvett Hunsicker
Terry (’74) and Ruthie Johnson
Michael and Ruth Johnston
David Karavish
Robert and Peggy Keen
Aaron and Laura Kester
Daniel ('86) Landon
Jeffrey ('00) and Amber ('01) Lavin
Jackie Law
Heekap Lee
Doris Leonard
Nelson and Judy Litzenberg
Sean and Mehgan ('02) Lucas
Robert ('74) and Elaine ('74)
Mahaffey
Todd and Robin Mc Clay
Roger Mc Coy
Ryan ('07) Mc Ferren
Kent ('86) Mc Millan
Steven ('93) and Melissa ('93)
Midcap
Ronald and Ramona Miller
Gerald and Patricia Mohrfield
John and Mary Moore
Gail Moorman
Gary ('79) and Ronda Morgan
Michael and Nanette Neighbarger
Lynn ('80) and Penny ('82) Nichols
Joseph and Chrissy Nussbaum
Nelson and Barbara Perdue
Merel and Linda Pickenpaugh
Larry and Lori Poland
Phillip and Mollie Pool
John and Kandice Popham
Patrick and Martha Quinn
William ('87) and Julie ('91) Radaker
Mark and Denise Ramser
Aaron Ramsey
David and Anna Rashley
Charles and Barbara Reitsma
Michael ('01) and Rachail Risko
Donald and Cathy Robbins
John and Cynthia Robison
Reuben and Janice Rodeheaver
Ted and Lynette Rupert
Terrell and Suzanne Sanders
Stephen ('78) and Michelle ('78)
Sargent
Kari Sowers
Charles ('93) and Sophia Speelman
Mickie Strausbaugh
Richard and Marcine Sutherland
Roger ('77) and Lorrie ('78) Taylor
William ('05) and Monica Tenney
Mark and Marsha ('07) Tharp
John and Carolyn Thomas
Rosann Thomas
Ted Thorne
Michael and Diane Traugh
Douglas and Lisa Van Nest
Michael and Julie Van Zant
Duane Veale
Kim and Teresa Waggoner
Paul and Marcia Wagner
Stephen and Thais Ward
Michael and Jeannette Warwick
Terry Weber
Robert ('83) and Mary ('82) West
Theodore and Rebecca Whitney
Duane and Monet Wiford
Matthew and Julie Wilbur
David and Lori Wilkes
Barbara Williams
John and Sandra Williams
Michael ('77) and Kenna ('77)
Williams
Keith ('05) and Deborah Winn
Stanley and Eloise Wood
Dennis ('84) and Tamara Woods
Mike and Christina Wythe
budget summary - Current Funds
July 1, 2007 - May 31, 2008
church giving
c entral o hio d istrict
r ev. trevor Johnston
d istrict s uperintendent (total giving: $363,297)
Belpre
Chester
Chesterhill
Chillicothe westside
Circleville First
Coal Grove
Columbus Cooke Road
Columbus Crossroads
Community
Columbus First
Columbus Northwest
Columbus Shepherd
Columbus West Broad
Columbus Whitehall
Cornerstone
Countryside
Family Life Fellowship
Fountain of Hope
Community
Gallipolis
Gloryland
Grove City
Hamden
Hebron
Hilliard
Ironton Faith United
Ironton First
Jackson
Logan
Lower Lights Community
Marietta First
Marietta Harmar Hill
Mc Arthur Mc Connelsville
Middleport
Nelsonville
New Albany First
new Boston First
Newark First
Oak Hill
obetz
Pickerington
Plymouth Heights
Point Rock
Pomeroy
Portsmouth First
Portsmouth Rosemount
Portsmouth Sciotoville
Rarden
Reynoldsburg
Rutland
South Point First
Southwest Community
Toboso
Waterford
Wellston
westerville
Zanesville northside
During the past fiscal year, the following congregations have generously contributed to Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s mission.
e astern k entucky d istrict
r ev. h arold b errian
d istrict s uperintendent (total giving: $113,442)
Argillite
Ashland First
Ashland Grace
Augusta
Cannonsburg
Carthage
Catlettsburg Southside
Clintonville
Corbin
Covington Central
Covington eastside
Covington First
Crittenden
Cumberland
Cynthiana
Dayton
Durbin
Erlanger
Flatwoods First Flemingsburg
Florence Community Grahn
Grayson
Harlan S Fisher Memorial
Hazard
Immanuel Inez
Irvine First
Lloyd
Maysville
Middlesboro First
Morehead
Mount Sterling First
Mount vernon
newport First
Olive Hill
Paintsville
Paris
pineville
Ravenna
Richmond First
Richmond Rosemont
South Shore
Straight Creek
Turkey Creek
Twin Fork
Waco
Worthington
e ast o hio d istrict
d r. d avid d owns
d istrict s uperintendent (total giving: $202,253)
Akron Arlington
Akron Cottage Grove
Akron East Liberty
Akron Kenmore
Akron Southeast
Akron Trinity
Alliance
Atwater Community
Barberton Mount Summit
Barnesville
Beth echad Messianic
Fellowship
Bethesda
Calcutta
Caldwell First
Cambridge First
Canal Fulton
Canton
Calvary
Canton First
Canton South
Columbiana
Cortland
Cuyahoga Falls
Dellroy
East Liverpool First
east Liverpool La Croft
east palestine
Fishcreek nazarene
worship Center
Goshen Community
Grace
Greene
Greentown
Hubbard
irondale
Lakeland Area Ministries
Leavittsburg
Macedonia
Martins Ferry
Massillon
Mineral City
Minerva
New Philadelphia
Newcomerstown
newton Falls
Niles First
North Jackson
Powhatan Point
Ravenna First
Rush Community
Salem
Scio
Sebring
Shadyside
Steubenville First
Stratton
Tallmadge
The new Beginning
Toronto
Trinity
Warren First
Wellsville
west point
windham
Wintersville
Woodsfield
North c entral o hio d istrict r ev. s teve Ward d istrict s uperintendent (total giving: $405,412)
Amherst
Ashland
Ashtabula First
Bedford
Brunswick
Bucyrus First
Calvary Ridge
Cardington
Cherry valley
Cleveland Bethel
Cleveland Garfield Heights
Cleveland Richmond
Heights
Cleveland Victory
Clyde
Coshocton First
Crestline
Doylestown
Elyria Community
Fostoria First
Fredericktown
Fremont
Fulton Crossroads
Galion
Grand Valley
Harvest Fellowship
Highpoint
Jefferson
Kelloggsville
Lakeholm
Lexington
Lighthouse Community
Living
Faith
Loudonville
Mansfield First
Marion First
Marion Kensington Place
Marion new vision Community
Medina
Mount Vernon First
Mount Vernon New Life
Mount vernon west Side
new Life Community
Painesville
Port Clinton
Powell New Start
Community
Sandusky Community
Shelby First
State Road Community
upper Sandusky
Wadsworth
Warsaw
Westlake Parkside
willo-Lake
Wooster
Northwest o hio d istrict d r. l arry Fairbanks d istrict s uperintendent (total giving: $371,079)
Antwerp Community
Bellefontaine
Bethel Community
Bowling Green
Bradford
Bridgeway
Bryan Celina
Countryside
Cridersville
Defiance
Fayette
Findlay First
Fort Recovery
Greenville
Hope Community
Indian Lake Northside
Jackson Center
Kennard
Kenton
Leipsic
Lima Community
Lima First
London
Marysville
Montpelier
Mount Blanchard
Mount Sterling First
Napoleon
New Carlisle
New Horizon Community
New Life
Paulding
Payne Pioneer
Piqua
Quest Community
Saint Paris Community
Sidney First
Spencerville
Springfield First
Springfield Grace
Springfield High St
Springfield Maplewood
St Marys First
Swanton
Tipp City
Toledo Trinity
Troy First
Upper Valley Community
urbana
wapakoneta
Churches in bold met or exceeded their educational fund commitment.
s outhwestern o hio d istrict
d r. d oug Van Nest
d istrict s uperintendent (total giving: $497,233)
Aberdeen
Alpha
Amelia
Batavia Community
Bethel
Blanchester
Brookville
Cedarville
Cincinnati Carthage
Cincinnati Clifton Ave
Cincinnati Covenant
Cincinnati Fairfax
Cincinnati Lockland
Cincinnati Montana Ave
Cincinnati Price Hill
Cincinnati Sayler Park
Cincinnati Springdale
Cincinnati Sycamore Community
Cincinnati victory
Countryside Community
Crossroads
Dayton Beavercreek
Dayton Central
Dayton Daytonview
Dayton Drexel
Dayton First
Dayton Maryland Ave
Dayton Northridge
Dayton Parkview
Dayton Riverside
Eaton First
Fairborn First
Fairfield
Felicity
Franklin First
Georgetown
Germantown
Goshen
Hamilton Tuley Rd
Hamilton walden pond
Harrison
Hillsboro
Living Faith
Living Hope
Manchester
Miamisburg First
Middletown First
Monroe
Morrow
Mount Carmel
new Lebanon
New Richmond
newtonsville
Oxford
Peebles
Ripley
Sardinia
Shelter
Springboro Bridgeway
Trenton
Tri-County
Vandalia
waynesville
West Carrollton
West Chester west union
Williamsburg
wilmington
Xenia First
West Virginia North d istrict
r ev. J. k evin d ennis
d istrict s uperintendent (total giving: $170,799)
Belington
Blennerhassett
Buckhannon
Chester
Colliers
Congo
Elizabeth Elkins
Fairmont Central
Fairmont First
Ferry Glen
Follansbee First
Grafton Blueville
Grafton Parkview
Hooverson Heights
Little Sandy
Lizemores
Mannington
Masontown
Morgantown First
Morgantown Pierpont
Moundsville
Mountain View
New Cumberland
Newell First
newell Glendale
Parkersburg
Broadway
Parkersburg First
parsons First
Philippi
Point Pleasant First
Ravenswood
Ripley
Ritchie
River Valley Community
Shinnston
Spencer
St Marys First
Terra Alta
Weaver
Weirton First
Wellsburg
Wheeling Mar-Win
West Virginia s outh d istrict
d r. Mervin s mith
d istrict s uperintendent (total giving: $191,817)
Alderson
Barrett
Beckley
Belle
Bluefield First
Buffalo
Campbells Creek
Charleston Calvary
Charleston Davis Creek
Charleston Elk River
Charleston First
Charleston Loudendale
Charleston North Side
Charleston Southeast
Charleston Valley Grove
Charleston west Side
Clendenin
Craigsville
Dunbar
East Bank
Frank
Gallagher
Glasgow
Greenbrier valley
Hamlin
Huntington Central
Huntington First
Huntington walnut Hills
Hurricane First
Lens Creek
Logan
Man
Marlinton
Marmet
Miami
New Beginnings Community
New Hope
New Horizons
Nitro
Oak Hill
Princeton First
Rand First
Seth
South Charleston First
South Charleston Grace
Summersville
Teays Valley
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
2008 Senior Leadership Team
Dr. Daniel J. Martin President
Dr. J. Keith newman
Vice President for University Relations
Dr. Bruce oldham
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Rev. Scott peterson University Chaplain
Ms. Lanette Sessink
Vice President for Student Development
Mr. Jeff Spear
Vice President for Finance
Dr. Randie L. Timpe
Vice President for Academic Affairs
if you would like to be included in the Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2009 annual report, please visit the University advancement web site at giving.mvnu.edu and click on “Ways to give” or call the development office at 1-800-367-9294. We welcome your questions regarding contributions toward our ongoing vision to change the world with the love of christ.
Dr. J. Keith Newman
Vice President for University Relations
3,993 $3,135,248 2001 4,226 $3,592,569 2002 4,317 $3,262,587 2003 6,268 $5,920,002 2004 5,029 $3,692,124 2005 5,184 $4,226,923 2006 5,621 $3,956,473
2007 4,536 $3,483,942
2008 4,273 $4,365,344
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Upcoming Events
April
8 Resurrection Celebration, Chapel, 10:20 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.
15-17 Hicks Holiness Lecture series, Dr. John Bowling, Chapel, M-W 10:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. 18 Festival of Joy senior Adult Day, Chapel, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., register by calling (740) 397-9000, ext. 4351
21 youth ministries Leadership Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., register by calling 1-888-470-0050
23-24 Breakaway, prospective student event, register at admissions.mvnu.edu or by calling 1-866-462-MVNU
Women in ministry network Day, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., register by calling 1-888-470-0050
30 spring musical: "Pirates of Penzance," Thorne, 8 p.m.
May
1-2 spring musical: "Pirates of Penzance," Thorne, 8 p.m.
