As Olivet College’s 2005-06 academic year draws to an end, it gives me great pleasure to reflect on the many accomplishments by our students, faculty, staff and alumni. Some of these accomplishments are chronicled in this issue of Shipherd’s Record. From service projects to academic and athletic achievements, Olivet is striving for excellence in everything it does. With its academic vision of Education for Individual and Social Responsibility, Olivet College will always be a place that offers an educational opportunity to a wide range of students. As we increase excellence and responsibility across campus and beyond, it is important for me to thank our alumni, friends and parents for their outstanding support. It is through your steadfast commitment that all of these accomplishments are made possible. Strong, private, independent colleges have great external support. Therefore, it is critical that we continue to encourage more and more alumni to become involved with supporting the college. There are many ways to make a difference at Olivet - either by making an unrestricted gift, giving to a specific program or leading a major project. Another way alumni and friends can get involved beyond giving is to become a Don Tuski ’85, Ph.D. volunteer for our upcoming comprehensive campaign. The new campaign is designed to increase the endowment, raise the annual scholarship fund, renovate several facilities and add new buildings. Olivet has a wonderful campus and we take pride in making sure it looks beautiful year-round. I encourage all alumni to get involved in any way possible and give back to an institution that provided them the opportunity for a college education. Your feedback is always welcomed. Olivet College’s great traditions will continue and I look forward to a strong future with your support.
Officers David T. Hayhow, Chair, Okemos George F. Francis III, Vice Chair, Southfield The Hon. Judge Denise Page Hood, Vice Chair, Detroit David E. Hathaway, J.D., Secretary, Ada Stanley Dole, Treasurer, Grand Rapids Members G. Asenath Andrews ’72, Detroit C. Patrick Babcock, Lansing Thomas Burke ’82, Carmel, Ind. James W. Butler III, East Lansing Priscilla Upton Byrns, St. Joseph Dennis Daugherty ’70, Mattawan Robert Ewigleben, Albion Jamey T. Fitzpatrick ’86, Grand Ledge William N. Healy ’79, Brighton Sharon R. Hobbs, Ph.D., East Lansing Timothy Hodge ’83, D.O., Holt Thomas Hoisington, Lansing Kennard A. Kinzler, Bloomfield Hills Jeff Koch ’90, New York City Thomas E. Kolassa ’69, Battle Creek Robert M. Lawrence ’57, Grosse Ile Dean Lewis ’55, Kalamazoo Fritz Lewis, Middleville William Middlebrooks, West Bloomfield Martin L. Mitchell ’73, Ed.D., Coldwater Tom Nesbitt ’63, White Lake Don Oderkirk ’64, Watervliet The Rev. Don Olsen, Ph.D., Waukegan, Ill. George Pyne III ’65, Milford, Mass. The Rev. Nancy Barto Rohde ’65, Petoskey Samuel H. Thomas, Ann Arbor Karen Van Hentenryck ’81, South Lyon
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Administrative Responsibility Team Don Tuski ’85, Ph.D., President Barb Spencer, Executive Assistant to the President Larry Colvin, Vice President for Administration Norma Curtis, Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs Mark DeRuiter, Controller Lynn Ward Gray, Associate Vice President for Diversity and Community Affairs Linda McWright, Ph.D., Vice President and Dean for Student Life Jerry Rashid, Assistant Vice President for College Relations Tom Shaw ’88, Vice President for Enrollment Management Mark Veich, Director of Development