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UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Dear Friends, Hello and welcome to the 2019-2020 Annual Report. The past academic year was surely one of the most difficult and challenging in the University of the Ozarks’ 186-year history, and that’s saying a lot for an institution that survived the Civil War, two World Wars, devastating fires, the Great Depression and numerous economic hardships within the last two centuries. As the Covid-19 pandemic hit in the spring, our students, faculty and staff displayed that same frontier grit that our founders exhibited when they established this college on what was then the American frontier in the early 1830s. Channeling that frontier resolute, we transitioned quickly to an all-online teaching format following Spring Break and, despite a few minor hiccups, finished out the semester successfully, thanks to the diligence and commitment of our entire campus community. Faced with numerous difficult decisions amid the pandemic, we relied on our Christian core values — including hospitality, service, justice and Sabbath — in the decision-making process. These guiding principles led us to commit to our faculty and staff that their jobs were safe and to opening up the residence halls throughout the summer to approximately 100 students who were unable to return home. These values also impelled our Board of Trustees to freeze tuition for the 2020-21 academic year, knowing the financial impact of the pandemic on our students and their families. The University was able to do these things because of the incredibly generous and life-transforming support of our alumni and friends. This support enabled the University to provide nearly $12 million in student scholarships, secure the technology and training to transition to an online learning environment without compromising quality, and have in place an emergency fund to assist students in need. This support also allowed us to continue our commitment of reducing student debt and making a private, Christian education both affordable and accessible, even during a world pandemic. University of the Ozarks is uncommonly blessed to have such wonderful alumni and friends and I will never tire of saying, Thank You!
University of the Ozarks is uncommonly blessed to have such wonderful alumni and friends and I will never tire of saying, Thank You! 1 /// ///
Richard L. Dunsworth, University President
As an avid country music fan, I’m reminded of a quote by one of my favorite singers, Dolly Parton, who said, “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” Thanks to our many alumni and friends around the world as well as generations of dedicated faculty and staff, Ozarks’ roots are indeed deep. Humbly,
Rich
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CLASS OF 2019 Post-Graduate Success Rate
97%
SUCCESS RATE
Data gathered by Career Services Office using National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards.
LAYNE GARCIA ’19
Senior Equipment Manager BNSF Railway, Keller, TX
SHELBY CARLTON ’19 Elementary School Teacher Clarksville (AR) School District
CLAIRE KENNEY ’19
OLIVIA ALLARD ’19
SPENCE BAPTISTE ’19
Columbia Theological Seminary, GA
Bryant (AR) School District
University of St. Mary, KS
Seminary Graduate Student
Teacher/Coach
MBA Graduate Student
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Campus
HIGHLIGHTS
Campus Makes Successful Transition Amid Covid Pandemic
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In the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak in the Spring, the University made a successful transition to an allonline teaching and learning format following Spring Break in March. The University gave food and board credit adjustments for those students who moved off campus and provided housing throughout the summer for approximately 100 students who could not return home. In addition, the Board of Trustees voted to freeze tuition for the 2020-21 academic year amid the uncertainty brought on by the pandemic. A total of 137 degrees were awarded to graduates during the 2019 Fall Commencement and the 2020 Spring Commencement ceremonies (See page 17). The University entered into an agreement with the Greystone Preparatory School to house the program at Ozarks beginning in the summer of 2020. In its 17th year, the college-level military leadership program prepares candidates for nomination, appointment and success at one of the five U.S. Service Academies. The University welcomed an enrollment of 825 students during the Fall 2019 Semester, the second-largest number in the University’s 185-year history. An all-time high 112 students hailed from Johnson County, Arkansas, and there was also a record number of international students — 213 from 23 countries. In January 2020, the University was awarded the 2019 Pro Patria Award by the Arkansas Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves for its support of employees in the guard and reserves. In the 2020 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges,” Ozarks was ranked 7th overall and 19th in “Best Value” among more than 70 Regional Colleges in the South Region. The University took over the management of its physical plant operations, including maintenance, grounds and housekeeping, during the summer of 2020 in a move to improve oversight and efficiencies and to foster an enhanced sense of community and connection between staff and the University. /// 4
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Academic
HIGHLIGHTS
University Establishes New Academic Support Program
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The University created a new campus-wide student academic support system led by the Jones Learning Center and the Student Success Center. The new program provides additional college transition support, life skills training and academic resources to the entire student population to improve student retention. In January of 2020, four faculty members — Dr. Yassine Dguidegue, assistant professor of sociology; Dr. Allison Freed, assistant professor of education; Dr. Warren Sconiers, assistant professor of biology and Dr. Sean Coleman, professor of biology — presented workshops at The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute and at Aquina College in The Bahamas as part of an ongoing partnership with the country. The University implemented the Canvas online learning management system in the fall of 2019, which helped the University to successfully transition to an all-online teaching and learning format in March of 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic forced the end of face-to-face classes. Jake Sawyer, an English and environmental studies major from Mena, AR, was presented with the 2020 Hurie Award, which goes to the outstanding member of the senior class as voted on by the faculty. The University launched a new certification program in data analytics during the summer. The all-online program is available for college credit for students and as a stand-alone certification for the general public. The new program meets the demand of the much-requested skill set by students and prospective employers. Dr. Christine Scott, associate professor of business, and Dr. William Eakin, professor of philosophy and German, were named the recipients of the 2019-20 Bagwell Outstanding Professor awards in April. Dr. Eakin retired following the academic year after teaching at Ozarks for nearly 30 years. /// 6
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Student Life
HIGHLIGHTS
Graduate Success Rate Exceeds 95 Percent for Fifth Straight Year
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A survey by the Career Services Office of 2019 graduates showed a 97 percent success rate in employment or graduate school placement (see page 2), the fifth consecutive year the success rate has been 95 percent or higher. The office also hosted its annual Career Fair in November that drew a record nearly 300 students and 40 businesses and organizations. Thirteen U of O students from six countries were selected as Millennium Fellows, a world-wide leadership development program affiliated with the United Nations Academic Impact program. The students’ work led to the University placing a renewed emphasis on student food security by revising food service policies for campus breaks and establishing the student-led organization Students Initiative for Food Security (SIFS). The Office of Student Life championed the creation of numerous new student organizations, increasing the number of student groups on campus from around 20 to more than 35. Among the new organizations were, OZK Campus Ministry, Ozarks Psychology Club, the Entrepreneurship Club, Ozarks Coding Society, Synergy Sounds, Students Without Borders, Ozarks Philosophical Symposium and Mediarks Visual Arts Club. More than 200 students took part in outings presented by Ozarks Outdoors. The excursions included activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, camping, hiking, mountain biking and film festivals. The University held a rededication ceremony in October 2019 for MacLean Residence Hall following the facility’s $10 million renovation. The initiative was the most extensive refurbishment project in the building’s 94-year history and included a fire sprinkler system, new central heat and air systems, an elevator and all new mechanical, electrical and plumbing components. The student housing capacity also increased from 170 to 220 and additional common areas and laundry facilities were created. /// 8
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Athletic
HIGHLIGHTS 282 Student-Athletes Represent 20 Sports
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A total of 282 student-athletes — or 34 percent of the campus body — participated in one or more of the 20 intercollegiate sports programs at the University during 2019-20. The men’s soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament while compiling an impressive record of 11-6-2 and a fifth-place finish in the conference. Senior baseball player Chase Edwards was named to the Google Cloud Academic All-District First Team for the second time in as many seasons. The career .370 hitter ranks among the program’s all-time record list in numerous batting categories, including slugging (.588), home runs (19) and RBIs (103). Men’s tennis player Angelo Ito Tost was ranked the No. 24 NCAA Division III player in the final 2020 rankings by Oracle and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, the first Eagles player to hold a national ranking. Junior Nathan Rankin became the first athlete from Ozarks to qualify for the NCAA Division III national championships in both cross country and wrestling. The Plano, TX, native won his second American Southwest Conference cross country individual title and was named to the coaches’ all-region team. In wrestling, he was named the school’s first All-American and owned a 25-4 record in the 125-pound division. The University added its 21st varsity sport in 2019-2020 when women’s wrestling was approved by the Board of Trustees. The new sport will begin competition during the Spring 2021 season. Six alumni were inducted into the U of O Sports Hall of Fame during the Homecoming 2019 Awards Ceremony. The new inductees include, coach Bill Ballard ’56, multi-sport athlete Olivia (Fisher) Bickford ’09, basketball coach Ronnie Cookson ’66, baseball player Chuck Daniel, basketball and soccer player Mandi (Carter) Koch ’07, and baseball player Robby Finnell ’08. /// 10
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Philanthropic
HIGHLIGHTS
Generous Alumni and Friends Donate $8.8 Million in 2019-20
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The University received $8.8 million from 1,051 alumni and friends throughout the year for scholarships, academic programs and facilities, a 22 percent increase in donations over the previous year. A total of 352 alumni, ranging from a 1941 graduate to members of the Class of 2020, supported their alma mater, including 48 first-time alumni donors. The percentage of alumni giving was 8.1 percent. The monetary gifts to Ozarks ranged from $2 to $2 million and the most popular gift amounts were $25 (341 gifts), $100 (322) $50 (273), $20 (233) and $10 (146). Opportunities for student research, creative projects and professional preparation, including internships and study abroad, were enhanced through a $525,000 gift from the Walton Foundation in honor of former Ozarks President Dr. Rick Niece. The University welcomed back to campus more than 500 alumni and friends during Homecoming 2019 and presented its annual alumni awards to several distinguished graduates. Among those honored were (from left) Dr. Eric Steinmiller ’02 (Emerging Philanthropist), AB Blocker ’70 (Merit), Paulette Nieuwenhof Freeman ’80 (Achievement), Dr. Kendall Wagner ’06 (Emerging Philanthropist) and Bo Thomas ’14 (Young Alumni). In addition, Clarksville Connected Utilities was presented with the first Community Champion Award. Thanks to its incredible supporters, the University exceeded its $55 million CLIMB HIGHER: A Campaign for Students for student scholarships as well as science and athletic facilities in May 2020. A total of 345 individuals, couples and businesses were members of the Aerie Club, the University’s athletic booster organization, in 2019-2020. /// 12
GLOBAL Discovery
Jakob
Case A senior from Keller, Texas, Jakob Case had never travelled abroad before spending 11 months in a study abroad program at Fukushima University in Japan in 2019--20. Case spent the time travelling the country and taking classes ranging from Japanese language and grammar, to Asian history and even a class on Anime, a popular style of Japanese film and television animation.
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“I’ve dreamed of studying in Japan for many years and thanks to Ozarks, I was able to do that. There were times it was frustrating and scary, but knowing I can succeed for an entire year in a foreign country has given me the confidence that I can do anything I put my mind to.”
Rebecca
EXPERIENTIAL Learning
McCarron Experiential learning is the process in which students develop knowledge and skills from direct experiences outside the Ozarks classroom. Rebecca McCarron, a Fall 2019 health science graduate from Covington, LA, said the internship clinicals she did as a student reinforced her desire to purse a career in pediatric occupational therapy. She is currently in graduate school at Arkansas State University.
“As I was going through my clinical experiences, I quickly realized that this was a career I wanted to pursue. I want to help people, especially the youth, find an independence within themselves that they didn’t think was possible because of a disability or injury.” /// 14
Personal GROWTH
Gloria
Cizungu
A senior business administration major from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa, Gloria Cizungu has combined a life-long love of cosmetics with an entrepreneurial spirit to create her own line of cosmetics called Buzuri, which means “beauty” in Swahili. She credits her classes at Ozarks — which ranged from marketing to international business to television production — for helping her pursue her career goals.
“The classes and experiences I’ve had at Ozarks have been incredibly rewarding and beneficial to me. Studying business while taking a variety of other classes has really opened my eyes to so many new things and given me skills and knowledge that I can use in my own business.” 15 ///
Natalie
Teaching EXCELLENCE
Dreyer Natalie Dreyer, head women’s soccer coach, regularly emphasizes community service and volunteerism with her team. She has led her players in projects ranging from shopping for children in Operation Christmas Child, to serving meals at the local police station, to hosting and participating in a Valentine’s Day dance at the local developmental disabilities center.
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Ozarks’ 2020 Graduating Class
BY THE NUMBERS 137 GRADUATES 59 Arkansans 45 Out of State 33 International 65 Female 72 Male
DEGREES
105 Bachelor of Science 27 Bachelor of Arts 5 Bachelor of General Studies
TOP MAJORS
(Includes students with multiple majors)
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Business Administration Health Science Biology Psychology Communication Studies Accounting
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Political Science Environmental Studies General Studies Art English Mathematics
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he University of the Ozarks’ Honor Roll of Donors is comprised of alumni, churches, friends, foundations and organizations who contributed to the University from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. Thank you to the hundreds of alumni and friends who support the University’s mission of providing a high-quality, private, Christian education. Every effort is made to ensure that each donor is accurately recognized. The Office of Advancement requests that any errors or omissions be brought to the attention of Mary Jane Spillers at mspillers@ozarks.edu or 479-979-1222. /// 18
The Earle Society Named in honor of Dr. F.R. Earle, who served as president of both Cane Hill College and Arkansas Cumberland College. The Earle Society recognizes donors who have a lifetime giving record of $1 million or more to the University. An asterisk indicates someone who is deceased. Arkansas’ Independent Colleges & Universities Judy Boreham *Roland S. Boreham Jr. and Judith P. Alexander Boreham Roland S. Boreham, Jr. Living Trust *Alvin C. Broyles ’41 and Joan DeVee Dixon Broyles Frank P. Collins Estate Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, Inc. Otha H. Grimes Foundation Virginia Hicks Revocable Trust The Harvey & Bernice Jones Charitable Trust J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc. Vera M. Pfeffer Trust *Melba Spellmeyer Seay Seay Foundation Mary Anne and *Don Shula *Jackson T. Stephens *Willard and *Pat Walker Willard and Pat Walker Foundation *Helen Robson Walton Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation Walton Family Foundation Helen R Walton 1987 Non-Qualified Charitable Remainder Trust Sam M. Walton 1987 Non-Qualified Charitable Remainder Trust Frances Engle Wilson
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T.L. Smith Society Professor T.L. Smith, a much beloved former professor at Ozarks, is memorialized by this giving club. T.L. Smith Society members have a lifetime giving record of $100,000 to $999,999. An asterisk indicates someone who is deceased. William L. Abernathy Charitable Lead Trust ARAMARK Corporation Arkansas Community Foundation *Richard and *Katherene Bagwell *May Katherine Baker Baldor Electric Company, Fort Smith, AR *David Banks *Charles C. and *Nadine E. Baum Nadine L. and Charles C. Baum Estate Arvid Bean ’78 and Sharon Jones Bean ’78 Kimberly and Reynold Behrend *Jean and *Everett Berry Doris Bird *R. K. Black Robbie G. Blakemore Estate Lee and Beverly Bodenhamer *Margaret Boone Judy Borck *Sally McSpadden Boreham Alvin C. Broyles Estate James and Ann Bruning *Catherine Rogers Bumpers ’47 *Victor Cary and Alice Cary W. F. Catlett Trust H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust Clarksville Connected Utilities John Joseph Conrad Trust Pearl H. Crickard Trust Jean Daniel *Richard and *Martha Daniel *William and *Marian Dawson Dillard’s, Inc. Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, Inc. *Margaret Bost Douglass ’41 Bebe and Tom Dunnicliffe Charitable Trust Richard and Holly Dunsworth
*Fontaine R. Earle ExxonMobil Foundation Bobby and *Anne Fincher First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville,AR First Presbyterian Church, Ponca City, OK Bettis A. Garside Estate George M. Green Estate Arch Gould Estate A.H. Gould Irrevocable Trust *W. Wallace Greene *Catherine Haigwood ’33 Bill and Adrienne Hanna Hanna Oil and Gas Company HAR-BER Village Foundation William Randolph Hearst Foundation *Pete and Betty Herlin Louise Ann Redus Hobbs Estate *Bill Holder ’52 and Jane Wilson Holder ’55 Norman and Janet Huneycutt *Dorothea Hutcheson *Hazel Johnson Hazel Johnson Estate Roy Johnson and *Nancy Johnson Peggy Bort Jones *Robert L. King, II *Virginia King *W. Ernest King, Jr. ’41 and *Maribeth King Virginia Leigh King Trust Will Ladner ’81 Luella Langenberg Estate *James Lewis ’41 and *Marie Baskin Lewis ’41 Marie Lewis Estate Jessie M. Long Trust Helen McElree ’47 *Ada Parks Mills ’33 and *Joe Mills ’32 *Flois Dickerson Miracle ’25 James Hayden Moore Estate *John and *Mary Nichols Rick and Sherée Niece Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. *Lillian Norberg R. G. Parks and Susan Burden Edna Elkins Patterson ’67 and John Patterson *Jack Patterson ’65 and Lisa Carlton *Vera M. Pfeffer Susie Powell R. L. and Nancy Qualls
Margaret Ayleen Ragland Estate David Rawhouser ’69 and Jill Rawhouser Regions Bank, Clarksville, AR James T. Rhea Estate Mary I. Rogers Trust Rogers Foundation, Inc. *Dale M. Sadler Melba Spellmeyer Seay Trust Mary Elizabeth Vaughan Shipley Trust Mary Anne and *Don Shula George and Mary Sissel May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Wilmer C. & Velma M. Smith Trust *James Struthers Synod of the Sun, Irving, TX *John and *Evie Tate Harve Taylor, III and Loyce Ann Bean Taylor ’72 *Louise A. Taylor Norris C. Taylor Estate *Jimmie Thames ’53 and *Ailene Thames Jimmie Thames Estate Edison T. Tingley Estate The Dial Corporation, Phoenix, AZ The Oxley Foundation The Procter & Gamble Fund The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable & Educational Trust *Ashley C. and Eleanor Thomas *Katie Thompson Tulsa Royalties Company Edith B. Vaughan Estate *Juanita Farris Vaughn U of O, Alumni Association Walmart Foundation Alice L. Walton Foundation *John T. Walton Whitson Morgan Motor Company, Inc. *Virginia Laster Williams ’43 and Bruce H. Williams ’43 Windgate Charitable Foundation Betty Workman *Wayne Workman ’44 and Betty Bush Workman Wayne Workman Estate *Ed Dell Wortz Estate of Ed Dell Wortz
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WHY WE SUPPORT OZARKS “Our lives have been enriched and guided by the education we received at Ozarks. The interest the professors and coaches took in us made our days here special. Plus, the wonderful friendships that we formed at Ozarks can never be replaced. Ozarks will always be a special place for us. ” BILL ’55 AND CHARLOTTE (FELKINS) EDDINGTON ’56 Jonesboro, Arkansas
The Legacy Society The Legacy Society honors donors who have made plans for University of the Ozarks through deferred gifts and estate planning. An asterisk indicates someone who is deceased. *Cora E. Adkins *Christina Pultz Alter ’33 *Stanley Applegate, Jr. *Richard and *Katherene Bagwell *May Katherine Baker Bill Ballard ’56 and *Juanita Ballard *Emma Banks ’68 *Carol Barnes Joyce and *Scevoy D. Barnes Joe M. Barron *O. Edward Basham ’31 *L. Ray Bates *Charles C. and *Nadine E. Baum *Annette Pittman Baxter Arvid Bean ’78 *Raymond Bean Margaret Glenn Fraley Beaver ’71 *James C. Bell ’37 *Jean Berry *Chuck Bishop, Sr. ’52
*Robbie Blakemore *John E. Bock ’49 Bob Bohl ’58 and Judy Capshaw Bohl ’61 Judy Borck Judith Alexander Boreham *Roland S. Boreham, Jr. *Roger Bost ’43 and Kathryn King Bost ’43 *Edna Ralston Bowman ’28 *Henry M. Britt *Alvin C. Broyles ’41 *Rhea Butler ’31 Don Chappell ’72 Bruce Clinesmith Jerry Coffee ’60 *Frances Fischer Coleman *Frank P. Collins *Joseph Conrad ’39 Chad Cox ’98 *Opal Huff Farris Cox William L. Cravens *Virginia Cruse ’60 *Orion A. Daniel, Sr. Celia Decker ’62 and John Decker *Wallace Dobbins ’40 and *Carolyn Bush Dobbins ’42 *James Dorman ’57 and Anna Blackard Dorman ’58 *Martha Farmer Drake ’33 *Fontaine R. Earle William Eddington ’55 Steve and Dorinda Edmisten
*Maxine Manuel Eggensperger ’41 *Fritz Ehren ’53 and Juanita Blackard Ehren ’71 *Allen S. Ellsworth *Georgia Stoker Ellsworth ’32 Susan Smith Epperson ’62 *Gladys Ruth Farmer ’37 *Sue Nell Taylor Farris ’53 Ann Filyaw John, Sue, and Jennifer Fisher Gary Frala ’80 *Margaret White Fry *Bettis A. Garside *Anne Gould *Arch Gould ’24 *George M. Green *W. Wallace Greene Michael Haberer ’76 *Catherine Haigwood ’33 *Pete and Betty Herlin *Virginia R. Hicks *Lois M. Highlester *Richard W. Hobbs *Katherine House ’41 *Orville Hubbard ’52 and *Ellen Hubbard *Reece Hudson Brandy Rhodes Jackson ’99 *Hazel Johnson *John Johnson *Cecil Johnston ’40 *Myra King Johnston ’39
*Bernice Jones and *Harvey Jones *Keith Kennedy *Polly Taylor Kennon ’46 *Clio Thompson Kettelhut ’34 *Basil and *Eva King *Robert L. King, II *Virginia King *W. Ernest King, Jr. ’41 and *Maribeth King Maxine Koerdt *Luella Langenberg Rena Sue Laster ’70 *George Lee ’36 *Isabel Leon Villarreal *James Lewis ’41 and *Marie Baskin Lewis ’41 *Marian Ward Lewis ’74 and Keith Lewis *James and *Florence Lockhart *Jessie Marie Long *Albert Looper ’39 and Alene Looper William and Eileen McCarthy *Bill McCuen ’68 Vernon McDaniel ’55 Helen McElree ’47 *Sarah T. McLane *Ada Parks Mills ’33 and *Joe Mills ’32 *Flois Dickerson Miracle ’25 *Vivian Misenhimer ’22 *James H. Moore *Elizabeth McCoy Murphy *Lucile Lucas Murphy ’33 *W. Grover Murphy *Art Nichols ’35 and *Lou Seale Nixon Nichols ’35 Buddy Nichols ’72 *Jon Nyberg ’68 *Maudress Hefner Overstreet ’30 *Milford Park ’38 and *Laura Waters Park ’38 *Tom Douthit Patterson ’57 Sara Jane Shertzer Patteson *Donald Pearsall, Sr. ’51 Diana Altes Pearson ’65 Donald Pennington ’68 *Vera M. and *Eugene Pfeffer *Effie Pierson Becker Corey Pintado ’15 and Amy Pintado David Pridgin ’71 and Reba Geels Pridgin ’81 *Robert Quade ’50 and Rita Kaiser Quade *M. Ayleen Ragland ’31 *Alice Ralston *F. Willard Ralston ’29 Continued on Page 23
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Leonard and Annemarie Ralston David Rawhouser ’69 *James T. Rhea Phillip Richmond ’79 *Mary I. Rogers *Christine Roller Fred Romo ’68 and Andrea Anderson Romo ’68 *Dale M. Sadler *Dorothy Caldwell Salter ’41 *DuBose Scarborough, Jr. ’35 *Melba Spellmeyer Seay Phyllis Thurman Shaw ’80 *Richard Shaw Liz Baskin Sheffer ’58 and Eric Sheffer *John Shell and *Gwendolen Shell *Charles F. Shertzer, Jr. *Mary Vaughan Shipley ’42 Mary Anne Shula *Edward V. Smith, III *Velma Boydstun Smith ’38 *James R. Struthers *Garner Taylor, Sr. ’34 *Louise Taylor ’51 *Mildred Smith Taylor ’37 *Elizabeth A. Taylor ’34 *Jimmie and *Ailene Thames *Ashley C. and Eleanor Thomas *Katie Thompson *W. Ragon Thompson ’56 *Ernestine H. Thurman-Swartzwelder *Edison T. Tingley William Y. and Janet Trotter Sue Tull *Robert Turner ’34 *Roy Ussrey ’30 and *Rosella Ussrey *Edith Brunk Vaughan Randy Wahlman *George and *Lillian Walters *Mrs. Felix (Ruey Stroud) Weatherly ’30 Lee White Jeanie O’Brien Wiesner ’83 Bruce Williams ’43 and *Virginia Laster Williams ’43 *Garnet Willow *James and Juanita Winn Donna Manley Wolfe *Wayne Workman ’44 and Betty Bush Workman *Ed Dell Wortz E. Kathryn Wright ’58 Ralph W. Wygle Larry Zehring ’61 *Virginia Zehring
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The Founders’ Council The Founders’ Council honors donors who contributed $25,000 or more to Ozarks during the 2019-20 fiscal year. Names in bold indicate those who have contributed for five or more consecutive years. An asterisk indicates someone who passed away in the last year. Aerus Annette Baxter Trust Judy Borck Judy Alexander Boreham Martha Rice Brewer James and Ann Bruning Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, Inc. *Margaret Bost Douglass ’41 Duffield Gravel Co. Lilly Endowment, Inc. Helen McElree ’47 Otha H. Grimes Foundation Susie Powell David Rawhouser ’69 and Jill Rawhouser Robbie G. Blakemore Estate The John E. Tate Revocable Trust *Katie Thompson University of the Ozarks, Alumni Association Alice L. Walton Foundation W. Wayne Workman Estate Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation Walton Family Foundation, Inc. William Randolph Hearst Foundation Frances Engle Wilson Windgate Charitable Foundation
The Trustees’ Council
The Chair’s Council
The Trustees’ Council honors donors who contributed $10,000 to $24,999 to Ozarks during the 2019-20 fiscal year. Names in bold indicate those who have contributed for five or more consecutive years. An asterisk indicates someone who passed away in the last year. Green font indicates donors who participate in the Green Giving Program.
The Chair’s Council honors donors who contributed $5,000 to $9,999 to Ozarks during the 2020-19 fiscal year. Names in bold indicate those who have contributed for five or more consecutive years. An asterisk indicates someone who passed away in the last year. Green font indicates donors who participate in the Green Giving Program.
Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and Universities ARVEST Bank, Russellville, AR Doris Bird Callie Harmon Daniels ’89 and Kurtis Daniels Scott Dillard Allyn and Janice Donaubauer Richard and Holly Dunsworth Gwendolen Rees-Jones Shell Estate Jennifer Dillard Ham Ray Hobbs ’77 and Debbie Soard Hobbs ’77 Leon and Annalisa Peden Rebsamen Fund Texas Presbyterian Foundation The Oxley Foundation Bruce H. Williams ’43 and Tracy Williams
Chris and Martha Allen Dillard’s, Inc. Jerry Duncan ’58 and Dorothy Boyd Duncan ’58 Pat Farmer First Presbyterian Church, Fort Smith, AR Mark and Kathe Fowler Bill Holder ’52 and Jane Wilson Holder ’55 Armeda Evans Holmes ’68 Mike and Susie Powell Sugar Creek Contractors, LLC The Chatlos Foundation, Inc. Nathan Williams ’07 and Randa Williams
Green Giving Program
The Green Giving Program is a convenient and environmentally friendly way to support our students. This paperless method allows for your monthly gift to be automatically deducted from your credit card, debit card or bank account. You can learn more about this program by calling 479-979-1230.
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The President’s Council The President’s Council honors donors who contributed $1,000 to $4,999 to Ozarks during the 2019-20 fiscal year. Names in bold indicate those who have contributed for five or more consecutive years. An asterisk indicates someone who passed away in the last year. Green font indicates donors who participate in Green Giving. Arkansas Community Foundation Arkansas Valley Electric Co-Op Bagwell Foundation Bill Ballard ’56 Mark Simmons Barber Wrestling, LLC Arvid Bean ’78 and Sharon Jones Bean ’78 Carlos Bethancourt ’05 Blaine Caldwell ’69 and Cathy Sekowski Caldwell ’69 George Callahan John W. Cargile ’61 Jimmy and Kelli Clark Lorraine Darnell ’56 Dollamur Sport Surfaces Janet and Frederick Drummond Dawn J. M. Dvoracek and *Frank Schull E.A. Franklin Charitable Trust William Eddington ’55 and Charlotte Felkins Eddington ’56 Steve and Dorinda Edmisten Ralph Ehren ’55 and Betty Hodges Ehren ’53 Susan Smith Epperson ’62 and Jon Epperson First Presbyterian Church, Marfa, Tx First Presbyterian Church, Stillwater, OK Orville Fletcher ’58 and Carol Fletcher Gary and Dana Gilmore Pete Grant
WHY WE SUPPORT OZARKS “We are proud and thankful for the education that we received at University of the Ozarks. The lessons, skills and values we learned there have helped us throughout our careers and lives. We are excited to support such a well-run and important institution.” RAY ’77 AND DEBRA (SOARD) HOBBS ’77 (with family) Rogers, Arkansas
Gil, Lizanne, and Jack Guthrie Reggie Hill Roberta Holder Horn and Son Construction Maura Figliulo Howerton ’80 and Bradley Howerton Shannon Carlisle Huggins ’91 and Bryan Huggins Indie Atlantic Films Hunter Jackson ’03 and Morgan Goates Jackson ’12 John and Sally King Kirk in the Pines, Hot Springs Village, AR Alice King Kutz and Kurt Kutz Ron Laster ’64 and Maribeth Laster James Lynn ’64 and Erma Lynn Betty Maples Joyce Wilson Marler ’59 Michael Shannon McBee ’89 and Lori McBee Vernon McDaniel ’55 MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. Donald and Barbara Munro Befrika Murdianti
NorthPark Presbyterian Church David and Selena Overholt Jack and Patricia Overholt Gordon Page ’75 and Margaret Page Tommy and Judy Parker Gilbert Parks, Jr. and Susan Burden ’67 Ann Patterson ’75 and Max Snowden Barbara Pearsall Susan and Kent Pinson George Pittenger ’91 and Loraine Pittenger Mary Phillips Powers ’60 and Jimmy Powers Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista David Pridgin ’71 and Reba Geels Pridgin ’81 Steve Quattlebaum William Rail ’52 and Maxine Phillips Rail ’52 *Jerry Rice ’53 and Mirium Rice Fred Romo ’68 and Andrea Anderson Romo ’68 David and Barbara Saxon Deborah Sisson Don Smith
Angela Wheeler Spencer ’98 and Shawn Spencer James Spragins, Jr. ’76 and Theresa Domerese Spragins ’78 Eric Steinmiller ’02 and Jaclyn Steinmiller Mike and Jennifer Stephens Gene and Lynda Stephenson Ross Stricker ’78 Synod of the Sun Presbyterian Women Daniel and Ann Taddie Sarah C. Talley The Thomas Family Betsy Tull Landers Denton Tumbleson ’74 and Jane Tumbleson Edward Turley Peter Van Dyke ’87 and Heleine Van Dyke Vanguard Charitable Endowment Darrell Williams ’76 Ted Young ’58 and Joe Ann West Young ’57 Annette Lee Zehring ’63 Continued on Page 25
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The University Club The University Club honors donors who contributed $500 to $999 to Ozarks during the 2019-20 fiscal year. Names in bold indicate those who have contributed for five or more consecutive years. An asterisk indicates someone who passed away in the last year. Green font indicates donors who participate in the Green Giving Program. Bill Alexander ’55 and Linda Alexander Gloria Arcia Richard Armstrong Armstrong ’00 and Laura Stevens Armstrong Bill Aydelott ’53 Jason and Kasey Benson Duane and Sharon Birdsong Mike Blair and Kathy Blair Steven Bogler ’74 William and Elizabeth Branch David Brane ’69 Jerry Bridges ’78 and Melinda Bridges Guy Buckley Calvin Family Trust Chapter “Q” P.E.O. Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation Sean and Jennifer Coleman David and Teri Daily Mary Holloway Dewett ’58 Gary and Marilyn Dill Stewart and Nadine Dippel Beth Patterson Duvall ’65 Fat Dawgz BBQ & Something Sweet First Presbyterian Church, Camden, AR First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, AR John and Sue Fisher Kenneth Gates ’82 and Joan Gates Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Amy K. Graves Harmony Presbyterian Church
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Ed Harrington ’56 and Janet Graf Harrington ’58 Martha Hess William Hopper ’63 and Nancy Hopper Dick and Vicki James Donald Johnston Pamela Shrigley Jones ’71 Ron and Karenree Jones Donald Kessler ’70 Don and Cindy Key Kimbel Mechanical Systems, Inc. Kathryn King Bost ’43 Kathryn Kish Rebecca and John Lester Raeann and Aaron Meier Cordia Person Metcalf ’73 EmmaLee and Brian Morrow Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church James Murray ’75 and Debra Murray Rita Crossley Perry ’70 and Lloyd Perry Sherilyn Poole Presbytery of Arkansas Quality Inn & Suites Phillip Richmond ’79 and Linda Douglas Richmond ’81 Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, AR Jamie Semple Buddy and Jeannie Smith Joann Hardgrave Stansbury ’64 and Dennis Stansbury Harve Taylor, III and Loyce Ann Bean Taylor ’72 Javier and Crystal Taylor Carolyn Tipton Sue Rail Wilkerson ’82 and Danny Wilkerson
The Centennial Club The Centennial Club honors donors who contributed $100 to $499 to Ozarks during the 2019-20 fiscal year. Names in bold indicate those who have contributed for five or more consecutive years. An asterisk indicates someone who passed away in the last year. Green font indicates donors who participate in the Green Giving Program. 1st Choice Real Estate Appraisal John Agee Kendra E. Akin Jones ’01 Elizabeth Thames Allcon ’91 and Cliff Allcon Gloria Allgood Sharon Collier Allured ’65 Connie Alred Mark and Marlene Alred Patti Alred Jennifer Amatya Marisol Angelini Barbara Angell Vogl and Rocky Vogl Mohammed and Elizabeth Anis Al and Kari Arco Dan and Roxana Arco Arkansas Pulpwood John Badour Tim and Traci BaDour Rebecca Bailey Bobby and Tenia Baker L. B. “Yarb” Ballard ’58 and Ruth Ann Ballard Vincent Barber ’19 Bartels Family Dentistry Levon Bean ’59 George and Diana Beck Peter and Joan Bellisario Wayne Benbow ’65 and Mary Trotter Benbow ’64 Janet and Lovel Benge
Ron Benham ’71 Greg and Deidra Bennett Mona Benson Sylvester Benson ’67 and Patsy Day Benson ’65 Larry and Nancy Bittle Lauren K. Black ’09 Juanita Acord Blackard ’51 Wendy J. Blackwood ’90 and James Blackwood Connie and Michael Booty Sally and John Bostic Janice Bowen Joyce Boyle Steven Bradshaw Mary Brizendine Rich and Stacy Brizendine Shawn Brown Edward Bryant Barbara and Larry Burnett Elizabeth Burnett Paula Burnett Kathryn Burrow Allen Bush Thomas Buzbee ’67 and Maureen Buzbee Carolyn Campbell Jon and Debbie Carlton Sergio Carrasco ’98 and Nelly Carrasco Travis and Sidni Carruthers Terry and Janie Carson Shari Caywood Trillian ’99 Bob Chance ’69 and Mary Ann Becker Chance ’69 Bill Clary and Maritza Useda Pam Cogan Tom and Ramona Cogan Cameron Coker ’14 Kenneth and Kellie Coker Stephanie Coleman Complete Repair Service, Inc. Fred and Norma Coogan Olin and Millicent Cook Tristan Cooper ’12 and Andrea Muffuletto Cooper ’12 Alice M. Coppic Bill Crowder ’56
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WHY I SUPPORT OZARKS “At Ozarks, I had the honor of meeting people from different parts of the world. This ignited a passion to travel, which I believes creates a more well-rounded person, develops an unbiased mindset and truly cleanses the soul. Since Ozarks, it has been my mission to become a better person through the people I meet, whether working with Finnish product teams in Helsinki, driving keynote presentations in Amsterdam or enjoying some relaxation by scuba diving in Indonesia. My hope is that giving back to Ozarks will help ignite that same spark within inspiring minds and jumpstart their own adventure. ” RICK ARMSTRONG ’00 Seattle, Washington
Nadine Cunningham Suzanne Curtis Aubrey and Jeanne Cuzick Cypress Energy Corporation Dennis and Donna Dean Richard DeSalvo ’50 Patricia Sherlock Dillon ’71 Kitty Dindo Mary Alice Parker Dobesh ’56 Debbie Dobson Hugh and Pat Donnell Doris Davis Income Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping Cheyne and Heather Dougan Leroy Douglas ’60 and Sue Douglas Diane Dreyer Arthur and Barbara Drye Daniel Duncan ’84 and Glenda Duncan Phyllis Duncan ’80 and Bob Battaglia Cori Dyson ’97 and Sarah Dyson Bill Eakin Susan Edens ’92
Martha Dollar Efurd ’56 Angela Elizandro-Howard ’97 and Scott Howard Judy Elkins Jaime Encinas Equitas Energy Partners, LLC Erwin T. Koch Charitable Trust James Ethier Joe Euculano and Linda Phillips Charles and Retha Evans Preston Evans Rebecca Evans Andrew and Melissa Everett James and Karen Everett Cecilia Ewing Hayes ’68 Tom Fallin Cecilee Faster Tom Ferriter First Presbyterian Church, McAlester, OK First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, AR First Presbyterian Church, Lufkin, TX Joyce Graf Forkner ’57 Jim Foster
Olin Fralick Gabriela Franco Fernández ’01 David and Jean Frazier Monica Cogan Frizzell ’02 and Jeffrey Frizzell ’03 G & H Paint & Body Shop Inc. William and Sibyl Galbraith LeRoy and Suzanna Gardner Diane Cater Gaspar The Durls (Barb, Margie, Carolyn, Sandra, and Carla) General Pallets Deborah Gibbins Gina Gilbert Alyson Gill Irene Gillespie ’70 Paula Glasgow James Glidewell ’69 Kathleen Goin Gray Gordy ’17 Sharon Gorman Larry and Cara Graham Great Plains Kubota
Nell Cox Griffin ’55 Steve Griffin ’67 and Kim Griffin C. L. Guinn Joel and Jennifer Hagaman Jessalyn Halsted ’08 and Alex Gossett ’08 Ethan Harbour ’12 Rusty Hardgrave Donnie and Karla Harkreader Tammy and Neal Harrington Daniel Hartman ’80 and Marla McCabe Hartman ’81 John and Martha Hastings Harold and Pam Hays Teresa Hendricks Wayne and Christy Henry Tim, Amy and Ian Hensley Elaine and Roger Hinners Ray and Orvalene Holbrook Jerry Holder Continued on Page 27
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Betty Hollingsworth Vanessa and Robert Hollowell Jessie Levon Hopkins Indian Creek Shooting Center Larry and Cindy Isch John Jackson Kathleen and William Jaycox Glendon Jenkins ’13 Beth Carpenter Jensen ’00 and Geoffrey Jensen ’00 John Wood State Farm Annie Johnson Mildred Owens Johnson ’79 Johnson Real Estate Consulting LLC Ellen Johnston Phyllis Johnson Jones ’63 Rebecca Jones Rhonda Jordan Tim Jordan Janice Jumper Durwood and Janie Keller Evelyn Peters Kelly ’55 David King ’54 David and Patricia King Sylvia Kauffeld Kinnear ’66 Eric and Heather Knapp Norman and Mary Lou Koeller Scott Kuykendall Bettye LaBorn Hector Lara Rodriguez ’05 and Kathryn Crane Lara ’05 Jonathan Ledger and Matthew Eubanks Geoshan Lee ’20 R. W. and Pat Leech Mira Ann Ingram Leister ’63 and Marvin C. Leister, Jr. Bob, Connie, and Happy Limbird Mitzi Carol Link Amy Lloyd Patrick Lockwood-Taylor Ruth Longman ’72 and Gary Longman Jane Loosmore Scott and Michelle Loving Catherine Lowry Jennifer Lynn ’96 Wes Mabry John and Harriet Mack
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Madden Sanitation Inc. Kimberly and Bill Maddox Sammy Manning ’71 and Virginia Figliulo Manning ’74 Greta Rowbotham Marlow ’84 and Jeff Marlow Larry Marshall ’67 and Lois Marshall Don Martin Jetta Martin Ronnie Marvel ’65 and *Jeanette Estep Marvel Gan Matthews, Jr. ’73 and Nancy Ott Matthews John and Chris May Lee and Joanie Mills McCleskey Mardell McClurkin Maggie Manning McConville ’02 and Jason McConnville Roszetta McGregor Jocelyn E. McKinney *James McNeal ’65 and Marie McNeal ’70 Sherri Meadors Marie Meredith Delores Metcalf ’65 and Barry Morrell John and Rita Mickler Carl Minden ’94 and Angela Minden Bill Minner and Carla Minner Jocelyn Mitchelle Debbie Stallings Mooney ’82 and Charles Mooney Elizabeth Moore Carol Terry Morgan ’86 and Steve Morgan David Morris ’83 and Scarlett Winfrey Morris ’86 Paula Morris Mignonne Morrow ’70 Tyler Mosby ’17 Dorothy J. Murray Todd and Nita Murray Carol Myers Dick and Sue Neelly Patrick Newman ’86 and Sandra Gadbury Newman ’85 Paulette Nieuwenhof Freeman ’80 and James Freeman Mary Jean Nordin ’79 and Leland Nordin
Ted Oberg ’70 George and Betty Overbey Kari Overton Myers ’06 and Rob Myers Glenda Dennis Owens ’71 and Steve Owens April Parker Jim and Dickie Parker Nikki Bowden Parker ’72 and Dale Parker Frank and Reba Parks Rudy Parks ’60 and Ellen Parks ’60 Monette Hodges Parrish ’65 Dody and Jeremy Pelts Don Pennington ’68 Dayne and Kanna Lou Phillips Amanda Alders Pike ’05 and James Pike Sue Patterson Pine ’57 and Bob Pine Dick Postels ’72 Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals Presbyterian Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Women of Kirk in the Pines Presbyterian Women of Westminster Rick and Jennifer Prestidge Kendrick and Lindsey Prewitt Andrea Frost Price ’99 and Michael Price ’99 David Pridgin, Jr. ’07 and Ashleigh Pridgin Gerald Primm ’58 and Sandra Bearden Primm ’77 Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church Lonnie Qualls ’55 and Levada Mathis Qualls ’55 Liz Rainwater and Chris Tompkins George and Janet Redfearn Religious Sisters of Mercy Bill Rex Blake Rexroat ’06 and Lauren Dunn Rexroat Michelle Rhoades Jack and Vicki Richards Mary Ellen Richards Shirley Keith Richardson ’66 and Rick Richardson Douglas Ritchie ’68 and Rebecca Baskin Ritchie ’67
Robert C Guidry Sr Charitable Trust Ronnie and Sandy Robertson Shawn and Jennifer Robertson Jay and Clifette Rogers Rogers Noon Kiwanis Club Mary Ann Rose Alexander Ross ’18 Scott and Kerri Rowe Evelyn Rudko Gail Russell ’72 and Diana Russell Virginia Robinson Sale ’52 Jeffrey Scaccia and Amy Scaccia ’09 Karen A. Schluterman ’03 and John Schluterman Arnold Schulberg Steven and Amy Oatis Rick Searer David and Sharon Senn Claudine Shankle ’88 and William Shankle Bill and Sallijo Shannon Dana Sharpe Liz Baskin Sheffer ’58 and Eric Sheffer Steve and Dawn Shepherd Marty Ringley Sherman ’84 and Geoff Sherman Brian and Lisa Shipp Debbie and Ronnie Siebenmorgen Dave Siembieda Tom Sims James and Virginia Skelly Wirt and Torpy Skinner Jean Smith ’96 Jean and Pam Smith Nannette Smith Ruth Ann Smith Mike and Fran Smith Thomas and Nancy Smith Gloria Garrison Spalter ’92 and Ron Spalter Lance Spence ’91 and Virginia Spence James and Mary Maxine Spencer Kimberly Spicer ’98 Mary Jane Spillers John Stafford Erin Staples
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WHY WE SUPPORT OZARKS “Since 1957, the J.E. Mabee Foundation has been pleased to partner with University of the Ozarks in almost 20 different capital projects. Our long history has built a trust in the leadership of the University and an appreciation for the unique and effective education that it provides its diverse student population. We are excited to be a part of the important Thomas and Frances Wilson Science Center and believe that this center will help poise the University of the Ozarks to be an education leader in the years to come.” MICHAEL GOEKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE J.E. MABEE FOUNDATION Midland, Texas
Fred Starkey ’68 and Bonnie Renfrow Starkey ’68 Stuart P. Stelzer Betty and Wes Stockton Greg and Shannon Stone David Strain Fred Sutton, Jr. ’86 and Dana Galyen Sutton ’85 Synod of the Sun Dudley Talbot Dewey Talley ’60 and Donna Killgore Talley ’60 Travis Tarkinton ’05 and Alana White Tarkinton ’05 Edward and Kari Taylor Kari Pridgin Tedford ’05 and Cory Tedford Louella Terrell Pam Henderson Terry ’90 Russ and Rebecca Tiller Jacob Toland ’19 Megan Binkley Toland ’06 and Jarrod Toland Vinnie and Cody Tran
John and Martha Tull Hilda Turner United Presbyterian Women George Vagher, Jr. ’53 Renee Villa Dale and Rhonda Villines Terry Wade ’71 *Pete Waldo ’56 and Carolyn Johnson Waldo ’58 George Walker, III and Carole Walker Ruth Walton Rosamond Warfield Kent and Patti Wayman Jennifer Wellborn Darrel Wheeler, Jr. ’75 and Sharon Goza Wheeler Greg and Paula Wheeler Ronnie and Camille Wheeler Larry White ’75 and Diane White Jerry and Judy Wilcher Jeremy and Whitleigh Wilhelmi Janae Williams ’19 Lonnie and Martha Williams
Stanley Williams Leslie Witt Margaret E. Woodard ’86 and John Woodard Willis R. Woolrich, III *Wayne Workman ’44 and Betty Bush Workman E. Kathryn Wright ’58 Joann Yates ’53 *Patricia Farnsworth Yoder ’53 Greg and Dena Young James Young ’56 and Betty Young Patrick Young
The Eagle Club The Eagle Club honors donors who contributed up to $99 to Ozarks during the 2019-20 fiscal year. Names in bold indicate those who have contributed for five or more consecutive years. An asterisk indicates someone who passed away in the last year. Green font indicates donors who participate in Green Giving. Helen Addison Ismael Aguirre Rivera Bailey Albertson ’19 Samantha Albin Catherine Allen Blanca Almaraz-Martinez ’20 AmazonSmile Foundation Continued on Page 29
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Amy Anderson ’97 Andy Anderson James and Camille Anderson Nathan Angel Samuel and Teresa Arant Richard and Marshelia Arnold Vance Arnold Brooke Ashton Andria Keister Askins ’08 and John Askins ’04 Ben Askren Emily Autry ’19 Terrie Babson ’79 and Michael Bazyk Daniel Bandimere Aaron Barling ’55 and Nell Bruner Barling ’56 Brandon Barnes Christopher Bartley Jordan Bass ’08 and Robin Gattis Bass ’10 Anita Bates Bobbie Bates Douglas Batie ’98 and Jennifer Lockhart Batie ’98 Jessica Baumgartner Gary and Natalie Beck Mary Bell and Tom Little Ann Belt Robert K. Bennett Vickie Benton ’98 and Dwight Benton Nate Betancourt Joseph and Amy Bianco Sue Bittler Tasha and Phillip Blackburn Susanne Blair Phyllis Blake Carol Blankinship Beverly Block A. B. Blocker, II ’70 and Cherry Blocker Blytheville Men’s Alumni Group Melba Bogan Robert Born Donna Ariel Bouzi ’20 Richard Boyett Kristina Bradshaw Brittany Brantley ’13 Kay Breeden Bob and Ruth Brizendine Hailey Bromley ’19 Dallas Brose
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WHY I SUPPORT OZARKS “When I think of everything I received because I attended Ozarks, my heart fills with gratitude. Ozarks and the Ozarks family changed my life for the better and I want to be a small part of a life-changing experience for the next generation. I believe in Ozarks and want to give back to the place that has given so much to me, my family and the community in which I live. I am truly Ozarks proud!” PAM (HENDERSON) SMITH ’90 Clarksville, Arkansas
Margie Brown Matt Brown Ian Bryan ’13 and Lauren Bryan Kieara Bryant ’21 Larry and Stephanie Bryant Ruth Bryant Cynthia Brzozowski Avery Buck Chris Burlew Mike Burnett Cecilia Cade Lillian Calnan-Bostic ’19 Linda Cannaliato Tessie Cannon Leonel Cantu ’99 and Rachael Cantu Andrea Carias Morillo ’20 Jerry Carlile ’66 and Arlene Carlile Brandon Carlson ’10 Connie Carpenter ’78 Samantha Snyder Carpenter ’97 and Jeff Carpenter Matthew Carroll ’15 Charles Carter Christe Cavaness
Don Chappell ’72 and Janie Krohn Chappell ’73 Kelly Childress Evan Chronister ’90 and Kelly Chronister Doug Clark and Carol Clark Maggie Clark ’09 Mary Clark ’53 LaQuita Clementin Marchel Clements Patricia Cogan Peggy Bird Cogan ’80 and Dan Cogan Art and Sheila Collins Wesley Connally Travis and Judy Cooper Holly A. Cornell ’04 Jason Couch Wallace and Jackie Craven Jeremy Cripps ’19 Paige Crockett Lindsey Cross ’20 Lynda Cross Thomas Crowl Akevion Cunningham ’20
Diana Dalton Allison Daniels ’15 Mary Grace Daughtrey ’17 Gean Davlin Brandon Scott Dean ’01 David DeGeus Douglas and Krista Denné Arthur Dercksen Heather and Chris Dickerson John Dickerson ’80 Shelby Dillinger Ricci Dillon Jon Eric Dirksen ’92 Bonnie Downes ’70 Veronique Duvivier David and Theresa Eddy Amy Edwards Chase Edwards ’20 Assefa Egziabher ’78 Ibrahim and Margaret Eker Sarah Eklund ’16 and Erik Eklund Kevin and Debbie Eldridge Brandon Elliott ’21 Ian Elliott ’17
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WHY I SUPPORT OZARKS “Because of scholarships made available by donors, my grandaughter, Halle, is now a third-generation and eleventh member of our family to attend University of the Ozarks. I, myself, benefitted from scholarships, as have other family members, friends and colleagues. Together, our contributions help Ozarks to maintain its scholarship fund for future generations.” PAULETTE (NIEUWENHOF) FREEMAN ’80 (with husband Jim) Shreveport, Louisiana
Nicole England ’18 and Aaron England ’16 Robert Epperson Brian Estwick Matthew Eubanks and Jonathan Ledger Ryan Evans ’01 and Holly McNair Evans ’98 Marvin and Karen Fawley David and Patricia Feilke Grace Fennewald Rich Firneno First Presbyterian Church Jennifer Fisher ’93 Jim and Marsha Fitzgibbon Cara Rowbotham Flinn ’85 William Forbes Jason Ford ’94 and Deana Ford M. T. and Tanda Francis Karen Frank and Erik Smith Allison and Jesse Freed Andrew Freeland Amanda Freiberg Billy Freiberg Donald Frost, Jr. ’92 and Kristie Daniel Frost ’96 John Frost ’89 and Julia Frost Rita Fullbright ’80 and Dennis Fullbright
Erin Fuller-Hagar ’09 Gary Gaines Joe Gallaga Luis Gallaga Paul and Rebecca Gannaway Richard Gant Joe and Angel Gaona Ruben Garcia Mario García ’98 and Sandra Garcia Sharon Gardner Lori and Jim Garvey Norma Jean Gentry Terri and Rickey George Walter Godbee ’17 Gary and Vickie Godsey Ederlee Gomez ’17 Jesse and Bertha Gonzalez Cherokee Gott ’20 Kathy Gowie Nancy Gray Larry and Laurel Greenwood Carlyle and Margaret Gregory Lowell and Kathryn Grisham Wayne Grober ’75 and Bonnie Easley Grober ’73 Gerry and Molly Grubbe
Jeff Inness ’98 and Lisa Gruben Inness ’93 Eddie Guinn Janice Evans Hail ’73 and James Hail Wayne Halbert Jacquelyn Lawrence Hampton ’68 Haley Hardy ’20 TyShun Hargrove Steven Harlow Karie Allen Harris ’05 Wilma Kimbrell Harris ’06 Danny Hartlein ’68 Wayne and Diane Hartlerode Margie Hartman Beverly Hartmann John and Kim Harville Don Hass Beth Hayes ’86 and Randy Hayes Jessica Flusche Hayes ’98 John Hays Robin Hays Shantanna Heffley ’20 Erika Henderson ’18 J. David Henderson Ruth Henderson Henry, Nancy Henry Jones, and Don Henry
Mary Inez Henson Ricky Herrera ’04 and Leslie Foster ’03 Jamie Hicks Donna Higgs-Jones Marjorie Hignite Donna Hilgendorf Garth Hill Karen Qualls Hilton ’80 and Pat Hilton ’74 Donna Hogge ’78 and James Hogge Mary Hoiland ’19 and Lucas Hoiland Robert Holder Wayne Holder Deanna Denhard Holman ’01 Wendell Holmes L. D. Horn ’52 Troy Horn Charles Horne Roy Horne ’57 Paul and Sharon House Dell Howard Mollie Howell ’17 Harriette Hudgens Maria Hudson Rusty Hudson Continued on Page 31
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Monica Huffstutlar Scott Hundley Taylor Jacks ’12 Teresa Jackson Jeremy Jacobs ’18 David James ’13 Demetria Jefferson Elaine Jennings Paige Jernigan Steve and Dannelle Jewasko John T. Armstrong Trust Johnny and Robin Johnson Philip Johnson ’10 Billie Page Johnston ’72 and Ray Johnston Mark Jones ’77 and Pat Jones ’79 Keith Jordan Chelsea Joslin ’08 and Goose Shatto Jodi Kahn Angela Kattich Don and Cathy Kendrick Jim and Melanie Kennedy Jessica Key Hugh and Brenda Kincaid Stevie and Linda King Patty Kittell Kenneth and Melissa Kovitch Margery Kuester Vicki and Charles Lambert Grasyn Langley ’19 Joanna Lankford Charles and Loretta Larson Rena Sue Laster ’70 Burnis Leavens Jim Leclair Margarette LeClair Albert Leding ’84 and Janet Leding Tabitha Reed Leeds ’07 and A.J. Leeds Donna Leslie Gina Lewis Preston Lewis Larry and Patsy Linder Jamie and Robin Looney Ivette Lopez Rene and Veta Lopez Chesney Lovell ’20 Mike Lovell Todd and Joelle Lowder Shalah Lozano Ariana Lujan ’18 Ruby Lunsford ’90
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WHY WE SUPPORT OZARKS “We support Ozarks because we believe in the importance of small, private, religiousaffiliated universities. We also support the University because Connie’s mother’s first cousin, Ethel Powell, taught and was a dorm mother there for many years and she loved University of the Ozarks.” PETER AND CONNIE BRADISH Titusville, Florida
Cory Maag Ann Maeder Mike and Natalie Marshall Cole and Carol Martin Mary Barnsley Martindale ’63 and Kenneth Martindale Israel Martinez Gayle and Susan Mason Kinzer Matjazic ’20 Suzie McAllister Tina and Bryan McCain Rebecca McCarron ’19 Nancy McClure ’76 Justin McCormick Billy and Lana McCoy Kenneth McCoy Clare Bates McCullah ’89 and Gary McCullah Mary McDonald Reagan McDonald Steve and Beth McGaw Elizabeth McGraw Brandon McGuire Jennifer McKee Susan McKee Audrey McKeehan Billy McKinney
Mike McMahon Tammy Meisenheimer Loscar Mejia ’01 and Laura Mejia Alec Mertin ’19 Doris Metz Carl Miller ’64 and Madge Miller Jaret Milligan ’20 Paul and Judith Moody Lamar Moore Laura Moore Grace Morales Abigail Mork ’19 Luke Morrill Tom Morris Teranne Morrison ’20 Carolyn R. Moseley, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Moseley, and Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Porter Trible Moseley ’87 Richard Mosley Anne Mott Gerson Antonio Munoz ’90 Maurice and Gina Murray Shelly Muston ’05 Matt and Jeanine Myers Chris and Gail Mynatt
Brett Needham Wesley Needham ’18 Bill and Kaye Nevins Albert and Janna Newton Margaret Hooten Nezhadpour ’72 Sandra Nichols Dale and Pat Nicholson Krystle Nicholson Scott and Jayme Nicholson Alton and Jean Norman Verda Nunley Edith Olivas Garrido ’20 Valerie Oliver Jenifer Osornio-Castillo ’20 Debbie Owens Phyllis and Don Parsons Edna Elkins Patterson ’67 and John Patterson *Jack Patterson ’65 and Lisa Carlton Crisely Pavon Ashley Payne Janet Payne Diana Altes Pearson ’65 Mark Pearson ’13 Tom Peay Donna Pennington Joshua Peppas ’00 and Kelli Peppas
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WHY I SUPPORT OZARKS “I had a wonderful career in business and I owe it all to the education and the foundation I received at both my high school and at University of the Ozarks. My education at Ozarks in accounting and business administration served me well throughout my career. I cannot emphasize enough how well my professors, and especially the business faculty, prepared me. I want other young people to receive that same type of education.” ANANIAS “A.B.” BLOCKER II ’70 (with wife Cherry) Laurel, Maryland
Jennifer Perez Phillip Perez ’10 Kaye Bagsby Person ’77 and Paul Person ’77 Doug and Susan Pfeifler Euva Phillips Kay Pope Pamela Posey Alyssa Powell Heather Hartlerode Powell ’07 and Trey Powell Mitchell Powers ’13 and Lara Maddox Powers ’11 Travis Powers Mike and Julie Prall Alicia Preston Monica Price Regan Puryear ’19 David and Vavene Pusey Charles Puyear ’65 Kelly and Brad Quick Faye Williams Raible ’72 and Gary Raible Deborah Reck ’00 and Ian Reck Rebekah Reed-Meier ’11 Laura Reehl Stanley and Tami Renfro
April Revis Dannielle Reyes Kambrya Rhinehart Arnie Rhodes ’58 and Louise Rhodes Donald and Shirley Richards Rhonda Richardson Sean Riordan ’06 Delane Robello Jennifer Robertson Kia Robinson Janine Rolph Jasmine Rosales Tony and Peggy Ross John and Pamela Royer Peggy Ryan Noemi Sandoval *Lance Sawyer and Melina Sawyer Chloe Schell ’20 Katie Schlup Dan Schmitt Jacob Schulte ’02 and Sharon Hershberger Schulte ’03 Chris Scott ’96 and Mr. Jamie Scott John Scribner ’98 and Leslie Scribner Wayne and Glenda Seabaugh Scott and Stacey Selby
Carolyn Self Morad Sepahvand ’81 and Faridch Sepahvand Bruce Sewell H.L. Shahan Arthur Shannon Lin Sharpe Brendan Shay and Toni Sullivan Shay ’03 Nicole Sullivan Shay ’03 and Brendan Shay Pattie Shinn Rhonda Shook ’92 and David Rackley Daniel Sigala ’02 and Nikki Sigala Thomas and Linda Skinner Alisha Smith Andy Smith ’80 and Johnnie Smith Dennis and Nancy Smith Hannah Smith ’19 Keith and Amanda Smith Richard and Konnie Smith Taylor Snellback ’19 Kevin and Melissa Snow Billy Sopshire ’80 Allan, Sarah, and EssiEllon Stafford Lindsey Stehle ’17 Kerry Stephenson
Melodye and Russell Stickley Patricia Stille ’86 Victoria Stiner ’17 Jason Storer Robert Storey ’72 and Sue Holden Storey ’74 William Stuart Freddia Sullivent ’91 and Tommy Sullivent Codie and Margaret Taack Alfredo Tamayo Charles and Brooke Tappan Margaret Krohn Taverner ’70 and Richard Taverner ’65 Amber Taylor ’19 Courtney Taylor ’09 Phil Terrell Lisa and Brian Thomas LaToya Thompson Bryan Tipton Sharon Torres ’81 Emily Towe ’12 April Townsend ’17 Ines Trebesch Continued on Page 33
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Thomas Trussell Darren Turner Thomas and Bonnie Turner Angel Umuhoza ’20 Raymond Vance Todd Vandevoir ’05 Curtis and Nancy Vernon Amy Waddle Bryce and Maggie Wade Sheila Walker Cody Walters ’19 Mark Watkins ’76 and Constance Terpstra Watkins ’87 Mary Ellen Waychoff ’78 Carla Weaver James Webb ’70 and Jane Webb Dean Weber Marlene Weber John and Tara West Rowan Westheimer ’20 Devin White Linda White ’95 Cooper White ’15 Steve Whitehead Cory Wilhelm ’20 Marilyn Wilkins Gary and Rachel Williams Gwynn Williams Jeff Williams ’82 and Tina Ray Williams ’82 Kourtni Williams Adriadna Willis Debra Wilson Leroy Wilson LeRoy E. Wilson Steve and Linda Winkle Rodney Winn Franlee Jo Wise ’81 Ronald Workman Stephanie Yackovich Lisa Yount
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WHY I SUPPORT OZARKS “University of the Ozarks is one of the most special places in the world and it has been such an important part of my life and who I am today. I support Ozarks because I believe all young people deserve to have a quality education, no matter their circumstances. Ozarks is for all people from all places, and that’s something I’m proud to support.” EMILY AUTRY ’19 Miami, Florida
The Aerie Club
The following individuals and businesses supported the Aerie Club during the 2018-19 fiscal year. The Aerie Club supports the athletic teams and studentathletes at U of O. To become a member of the Aerie Club, please contact Athletic Director Jimmy Clark at 479-979-1484. Soaring Eagle ($1,000- plus) Barber Wrestling, LLC Jimmy and Kelli Clark Callie and Kurtis Daniels Richard and Holly Dunsworth Julius and Debbie Edwards Mark and Kathe Fowler Freeport McMoRan Inc. Gary and Dana Gilmore MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. Gilbert Parks and Susan Burden Mike and Jennifer Stephens
Screaming Eagle ($250 - $999) John BaDour Tim and Traci BaDour Jason and Kasey Benson Joyce Boyle Rich and Stacy Brizendine Barbara and Larry Burnett Debbie Dobson Jaime Encinas Charles and Retha Evans Wayne and Christy Henry Reggie Hill Hunter and Morgan Jackson Dick and Vicki James Donald Kessler Kimbel Mechanical Systems, Inc. Elizabeth Moore EmmaLee and Brian Morrow Jay and Clifette Rogers Jamie Semple Bill and Sallijo Shannon Steve and Dawn Shepherd James and Mary Maxine Spencer John Stafford Kent and Patti Wayman Jennifer Wellborn
Eagle ($100 - $249) 1st Choice Real Estate Appraisal Arkansas Pulpwood John Agee Chris and Martha Allen Connie Alred Mark and Marlene Alred Patti Alred Al and Kari Arco Dan and Roxana Arco Ben Askren Bobby and Tenia Baker Bartels Family Dentistry George and Diana Beck Mona Benson Janice Bowen Steven Bradshaw Mary Brizendine Shawn Brown Edward Bryant Paula Burnett Carolyn Campbell Travis and Sidni Carruthers Bob and Mary Ann Chance Complete Repair Service, Inc.
DONOR HONOR ROL L /// 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 Bill Crowder Nadine Cunningham Aubrey and Jeanne Cuzick Dennis and Donna Dean Richard DeSalvo Doris Davis Income Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping Cheyne and Heather Dougan Diane Dreyer Jim Foster Olin Fralick G & H Paint & Body Shop Inc. LeRoy and Suzanna Gardner General Pallets Gina Gilbert Kathleen Goin Great Plains Kubota C. L. Guinn Rusty Hardgrave John and Martha Hastings Teresa Hendricks Tim and Amy Hensley Elaine and Roger Hinners Betty Hollingsworth Von Hopkins and Judy Hopkins Indian Creek Shooting Center Larry and Cindy Isch John Jackson John Wood State Farm Johnson Real Estate Consulting LLC Ellen Johnston Tim Jordan Janice Jumper Eric and Heather Knapp Robert and Connie Limbird Jane Loosmore Wes Mabry Madden Sanitation Inc. Don Martin Ronnie and Marvel Elizabeth McGraw Roszetta McGregor Bill Minner and Carla Minner Jocelyn Mitchelle Paula Morris Todd and Nita Murray Mary Jean and Leland Nordin April Parker Jim and Dickie Parker
WHY I SUPPORT OZARKS “When I think of U of O, I have incredible memories. I look back and think of all the things it gave to me — A first-class education, new friends, great experiences and life lessons. I owe so much more to U of O than I’ll ever be able to repay.” SERGIO CARRASCO ’98 (with family) Plano, Texas
Rudy and Ellen Parks Rick and Jennifer Prestidge Reba and David Pridgin Reba and David Pridgin Michelle Rhoades Shawn and Jennifer Robertson Ronnie and Sandy Robertson Alexander Ross Scott and Kerri Rowe Evelyn Rudko Peggy Ryan Dana Sharpe Dave Siembieda Tom Sims Jean and Pam Smith Louella Terrell Kim Van Scoy and David Cooper Steve Vance Renee Villa Dale and Rhonda Villines Greg and Paula Wheeler Jerry and Judy Wilcher Lonnie and Martha Williams Stanley Williams Patrick Young
Purple & Gold ($25 - $99) Helen Addison Ismael Aguirre Rivera Samantha Albin Andy Anderson Nathan Angel Vance Arnold Richard and Marshelia Arnold Daniel Bandimere Bobbie Bates Anita Bates Ann Belt Nate Betancourt Joseph and Amy Bianco Sue Bittler Susanne Blair Phyllis Blake Melba Bogan Kristina Bradshaw Bob and Ruth Brizendine Dallas Brose Margie Brown Ruth Bryant Cynthia Brzozowski Mike Burnett Linda Cannaliato
Kelly Childress Doug Clark and Carol Clark LaQuita Clementin Marchel Clements Art and Sheila Collins Wesley Connally Travis and Judy Cooper Jason Couch Wallace and Jackie Craven Paige Crockett Diana Dalton Gean Davlin David DeGeus Ricci Dillon Veronique Duvivier David and Theresa Eddy Amy Edwards Brian Estwick Grace Fennewald Rich Firneno Jim and Marsha Fitzgibbon Cara Flinn Andrew Freeland Amanda Freiberg Continued on Page 35
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Billy Freiberg Gary Gaines Richard Gant Joe and Angel Gaona Ruben Garcia Lori and Jim Garvey Norma Jean Gentry Terri and Rickey George Gary and Vickie Godsey Gerry and Molly Grubbe Eddie Guinn Wayne and Elsie Halbert TyShun Hargrove Steven Harlow Margie Hartman Don Hass Robin Hays Ricky and Leslie Herrera Marjorie Hignite Wendell Holmes Troy Horn Dell Howard Rusty Hudson Maria Hudson Scott Hundley Teresa Jackson Demetria Jefferson Elaine Jennings Paige Jernigan Steve and Dannelle Jewasko Johnny and Robin Johnson Angela Kattich Stevie and Linda King Patty Kittell Kenneth and Melissa Kovitch Margery Kuester Vicki and Charles Lambert Rene and Veta Lopez Ivette Lopez Mike Lovell Todd and Joelle Lowder Shalah Lozano Mike and Natalie Marshall Suzie McAllister Billy and Lana McCoy Kenneth McCoy Mary McDonald Reagan McDonald Brandon McGuire Billy McKinney
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WHY I SUPPORT OZARKS “I support University of the Ozarks because of the special caring and knowledgeable faculty that I first met in 1952. Upon my return in the 1960s, the same wonderful qualities were still apparent in the faculty and staff who were there. It has been and continues to be a great University. ” ARMEDA (EVANS) HOLMES ’68 Van Buren, Arkansas
Mike McMahon Tammy Meisenheimer Marie Meredith Laura Moore Lamar Moore Richard Mosley Anne Mott Maurice and Gina Murray Chris and Gail Mynatt Brett Needham Sandra Nichols Alton and Jean Norman Debbie Owens Ashley Payne Mark Pearson Tom Peay Dody and Jeremy Pelts Donna Pennington Euva Phillips Pamela Posey Alyssa Powell Travis Powers Mike and Julie Prall Alicia Preston David and Ashleigh Pridgin Kelly and Brad Quick
April Revis Dannielle Reyes Kambrya Rhinehart Donald and Shirley Richards Rhonda Richardson Delane Robello Katie Schlup Scott and Stacey Selby Carolyn Self Bruce Sewell H.L. Shahan Arthur Shannon Alisha Smith Richard and Konnie Smith Dennis and Nancy Smith Keith and Amanda Smith Allan and Sarah Stafford Kerry Stephenson Jason Storer Codie and Margaret Taack Alfredo Tamayo Phil Terrell Lisa and Brian Thomas Raymond Vance Bryce and Maggie Wade Carla Weaver
Marlene Weber Dean Weber Tara West Kourtni Williams Gwynn Williams Leroy Wilson LeRoy Wilson Steve and Linda Winkle Rodney Winn Stephanie Yackovich Lisa Yount Corporate Sponsors Aramark BSN Sports Barber Wrestling Blackstone Construction Fat Dawgz BBQ & Something Sweet H&R Block Hampton Inn Horn & Son Construction Jan Phillips State Farm MadSky & Associates Mathias Properties Quality Inn Clarksville River Valley Orthopedics
DONOR HONOR ROL L /// 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0
WHY I SUPPORT OZARKS
“I support U of O because of all that I received from the faculty, coaches, classes, sports clubs, environment and friends while I was a student there. The opportunities that I received at Ozarks have molded and formed my life. This path led to a profession that I have loved. By supporting Ozarks, I hope that other young students might be able to set their goals, see their future and reach beyond where they ever could have imagined when they first stepped foot on campus.” DON KESSLER ’70 San Diego, California
Shoulder Center of Arkansas Sugar Creek Custom Homes Today’s Bank Total Document Systems
Religious Organizations The following churches and religious organizations generously support Ozarks in its mission to provide a highquality, education founded in Judeo-Christian values. Bold indicates five years of consecutive giving. First Presbyterian Church, Camden, AR First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, AR First Presbyterian Church, Fort Smith, AR First Presbyterian Church, Lufkin, TX First Presbyterian Church, Marfa, TX First Presbyterian Church, McAlester, OK First Presbyterian Church, Pleasanton, TX
First Presbyterian Church, Stillwater, OK First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, OK Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Greenwood, AR Harmony Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, AR Kirk in the Pines, Hot Springs Village, AR Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, Pea Ridge, AR NorthPark Presbyterian Church, Dallas, TX Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, Bella Vista, AR Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals, Bull Shoals, AR Presbyterian Kirk of the Hills, Fairfield Bay, AR Presbyterian Women of Kirk in the Pines, Hot Springs Village, AR Presbyterian Women of Westminster, Hot Springs, AR Presbytery of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, AR Religious Sisters of Mercy, Fort Smith, AR Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, AR Synod of the Sun, Cedar Hill, TX Synod of the Sun Presbyterian Women, River Ridge, LA United Presbyterian Women, Clarksville, AR
Gifts-In-Kind The following individuals and corporations generously supported Ozarks with gifts of service or products in 2019-20. Aerus Kit Mitchell Amos ’56 ARVEST Bank Barber Wrestling, LLC Marty Black Karen Parks Dedmon
Dollamur Sport Surfaces Duffield Gravel Co. Hanesbrands Inc Horn and Son Construction Indie Atlantic Films Sugar Creek Contractors, LLC Jeremy and Whitleigh Wilhelmi
If you would like to support University of the Ozarks students through any of the Ozarks Annual Fund giving categories available, please contact the Advancement Office at 479.979.1230.
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University of the Ozarks
BALANCE SHEETS Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash Student Accounts Receivable Investments Contributions Receivable Beneficial Interests in Trusts Notes Receivable Prepaid Expenses Property and Equipment, Net
$
Total Assets Liabilities Accounts Payable Revolving Line of Credit Accrued Expenses Funds Held in Trust for Others Bonds Payable Total Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
35 ///
As of June 30 2019
2020
$
3,607,162 1,270 6,272,600 107,243,950 3,945,377 256,546 1,698,995 31,152 42,659,284
$
4,630,721 – 805,220 111,572,156 2,143,866 290,751 5,277,528 37,228 37,137,755
2018 $
519,000 – 875,043 113,271,509 1,612,503 302,724 5,776,657 5,000 31,777,953
$ 165,716,336
$ 161,895,225
$ 154,140,399
$
$
435,559 3,964,197 336,515 104,048 8,635,661
$
419,205 2,681,900 473,291 111,939 1,913,454
13,475,980
$
5,599,789
295,443 – 248,086 129,041 14,306,551 14,979,121
$
150,737,215
148,419,245
148,540,610
$ 165,716,336
$ 161,895,225
$ 154,140,399
FI NANCIAL SUMMARY /// 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0
University of the Ozarks
REVENUES AND EXPENSES WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS As of June 30 Revenues Student Tuition and Fees, Net Investment Income Gifts and Private Grants Governmental Grants and Contracts Auxiliary Enterprises Other Income
2020
2019
2018
$
9,088,286 16,483 600,051 1,397,583 3,556,694 316,148
$
7,935,963 61,107 648,021 486,630 3,675,734 375,323
$
6,691,926 110,969 727,882 365,808 3,336,669 507,431
$
14,975,245 7,495,727
$
13,218,778 10,117,641
$
11,770,685 11,208,648
$
22,434,972
$
23,336,419
$
22,979,333
$
3,963,405 892,544 4,439,345 6,871,132 2,230,494 – 498,811 4,879,017
$
4,835,128 903,706 4,217,354 6,801,804 2,911,213 – – 4,109,474
$
4,140,206 1,126,138 4,039,097 6,384,980 2,647,409 – – 3,762,656
Total Expenses
$
23,774,748
$
23,778697
$
22,100,486
Change in Net Assets
$
(1,339,776)
Reclassification of Net Assets Total Revenues Expenses Educational and General General Administration University Advancement Fundraising Student Services Instructional and Departmental Academic Support Operation and Maintenance of Plant CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Auxiliary Enterprises
$
(442,278)
$
878,847
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SOURCE OF OPERATING REVENUE 2019-2020
OPERATING EXPENSE BREAKDOWN 2019-2020
3.0%
16.0% SALARIES & BENEFITS STUDENT WAGES
33.3%
UTILITIES
0.7%
TUITION AND FEES, NET
SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
3.9%
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
INVESTMENT RETURN
40.5%
PRIVATE GIFTS, GRANTS & PLEDGES GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS & CONTRACTS AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES
LIBRARY
4.2%
ACTIVITIES
50.4%
TRAVEL COMMUNICATION
NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS OTHER
8.7%
SERVICE CONTRACTS MAINTENANCE OTHER ITEMS
1.5% 1.9% 1.3% 1.4% 0.5% 3.6%
2.7% 0.1%
15.9%
9.3%
TRANSFERS AUXILIARY SERVICES
3.9%
ENROLLMENT TREND
UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS ENDOWMENT MARKET VALUE (in millions) JUNE 30, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020
120.0
870 114.8
100.5 91.7
90.9 86.8
872
850
115.1
830 107.2
100.0 90.0
890
110.9
110.0
2.0%
836 825
810 790
98.3 94.2
770 750
755
730 710
80.0
690
686
670 70.0
650
651
630 60.0
610 590
50.0
37 ///
570 550
576
2012
585
587
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
B OA R D OF TR UST EES /// ADMINIST RAT IVE STAF F
Board of Trustees Trustees Chris Allen......................... Clarksville, Arkansas Arvid Bean......................... Fort Smith, Arkansas Tasha Blackburn................ Fort Smith, Arkansas James Bruning.................. Fort Smith, Arkansas Brent Burks...............................Tulsa, Oklahoma A.O. Curran....................... Clarksville, Arkansas Allyn Donaubauer.............. Fort Smith, Arkansas David Frueauff...................Little Rock, Arkansas Malcolm Hall..................Nichols Hills, Oklahoma Buck Hill.................................Idabell, Oklahoma Rebecca Jones...................... Rogers, Arkansas Judith Keith........................ Fort Smith, Arkansas John E. King.................... Fayetteville, Arkansas Catherine Lowry................Little Rock, Arkansas Mary Molloy................................. Tampa, Florida Ann Patterson...................Little Rock, Arkansas Susan Pinson......................Edmond, Oklahoma Sherilyn Poole...................... Park Forest, Illinois Sue Tull.............................Little Rock, Arkansas Denton Tumbleson............ Clarksville, Arkansas Peter Van Dyke..........................Chicago, Illinois Edward Wilkinson............ Greenwood, Arkansas
Honorary Lifetime Trustees Lee Bodenhamer................El Dorado, Arkansas Robert W. Bohl............................Naples, Florida Peggy Jones ................ Hillsborough, California Helen McElree................. Fayetteville, Arkansas William Rail............................. Rogers, Arkansas Mary Anne Shula...............Miami Beach, Florida Bruce Swinburne..................Ponce Inlet, Florida *Wayne Workman............ Springdale, Arkansas Ex Officio Members Richard L. Dunsworth, President Gary Dill, Synod of the Sun Representative Tammy Harrington, Senate Representative Vivien Wambugu, Student Representative
* Passed away in 2020
University Administration Richard L. Dunsworth, J.D., President Alyson Gill, Ph.D., Provost Steve Edmisten, Special Assistant to the President Reggie Hill, Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Lori McBee, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement Gloria Arcia, Vice President for Finance and Administration
MISSION STATEMENT
True to our Christian heritage, we prepare students from diverse religious, cultural, educational and economic backgrounds to live life fully. 415 N COLLEGE AVENUE, CLARKSVILLE, AR 72830 479.979.1230 WWW.OZARKS.EDU