DSU Magazine Fall 2019

magazine DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | FALL 2019

DSU Creatively Promotes Mental Health 6

Built for Giving Back 20

DOCUTAH Celebrates A Decade of Story Telling 22

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

THROUGH DSU’S NEW HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER PAGE 15

DSU Magazine - Fall 2019

Editor-in-Chief Stacy Schmidt, ’91

Art Director Scott Garrett, ’15

Illustration & Design Scott Garrett, ’15 Tori Lewis, ’18 Adriana Howard, ’18 Valerie De La O Tina Berrett Ashlee Andersen Ashley Epperson

Photography Scott Garrett, ’15 Matt Black, ’14 Alex Santiago DSU Films

Writers Stacy Schmidt, ’91 Jyl Hall Brett Coleman Taylor Lewis, ’19 Jullianna Franco, ’19 Skye Clayton, ’18 Steve Johnson

Copy Editors Jyl Hall Dr. Jordon Sharp Marilyn Lamoreaux Deborah Millet, ’75 Jullianna Franco, ’19 Brett Coleman Erin Severeid Skye Clayton, ’18

Feedback stacy.schmidt@dixie.edu 435-652-4412

15 ON THE COVER Reaching New Heights Students are advancing both academically and physically in DSU’s new Human Performance Center.

DEPARTMENTS 2 DSU in the News

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4 President’s Message

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10 Hot on the Trail 20 active learning. active life.

30 Focal Point 36 Alumni Message

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FEATURES 6 Finding Light: DSU Finds Creative Ways to Promote Mental Wellness From music videos to free mental health services, Dixie State tackles the mental health epidemic that has plagued college campuses around the globe.

22 A Decade of DOCUTAH DSU’s international film festival offers premier active learning experiences for students and a broadened worldview for the community.

26 Coach Peterson Prepares Football Team for D1 Transition With strong leadership principles and a belief in his athletes, Dixie State’s football coach helps his team achieve excellence.

34 DSU’s Sweet Faculty Some of DSU’s exemplary faculty are recognized for enhancing the educational journey for DSU students.

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DSU IN THE NEWS Addition of Degrees Offers Students New Academic Opportunities To meet the expanding educational needs of the growing student body, Dixie State began offering a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Sciences, and certificates of proficiency in Computing Fundamentals and Design during the Fall 2019 semester.

The Marriage and Family Therapy program focuses on working with children and provides students with extensive opportunities to develop their skills in practical environments through clinical practicums. Additionally, the program will help alleviate workforce shortages in Washington County, where new patients can wait up to six months for appointments.

“We are really excited to offer a high-quality, hands-on program that will prepare therapists to work in mental health,” Dr. Nathan Meng, program director, said.

The online Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Sciences program allows students who have completed an Associate of Science in a health science field to earn a bachelor’s degree.

The curriculum includes upper-division healthcare courses as

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well as classes on communication, healthcare administration, and leadership methods to train students for supervisory roles within the healthcare system or prepare them to enter graduate programs.

“This degree is unique to Dixie State,” Drew Wilcox, chair of the Department of Healthcare Diagnostics & Therapeutics, said. “Nothing like this exists in the state, and few degrees nationwide can compare.”

The Certificate of Computing Fundamentals teaches students basic skills in information technologies, computer science, design, and web development. Meanwhile, the Design Certificate teaches design theories, principles, and processes.

The addition of these academic programs increases Dixie State’s academic offerings to four master’s, 45 bachelor’s, 11 associate degrees, and 20 certificates and endorsements.

Dixie State offered just two bachelor’s degrees in 1999, representing a 2,150 percent growth in baccalaureate degrees alone in just two decades.

DSU IN THE NEWS

Atwood Innovation Plaza Opens Largest Public Makerspace in Southern Utah This spring, Dixie State opened a state-of-the-art makerspace and prototyping lab at its entrepreneurship center, Atwood Innovation Plaza.

“This makerspace is a true gem in our community and is a key element to building an entrepreneurial ecosystem that empowers innovators and supports entrepreneurs,” Don Willie, executive director of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, said. “With the addition of the makerspace, we are building an entrepreneurship center unlike anywhere else in the nation.”

President Richard “Biff” Williams said. “Not only will individuals be able to access the equipment, they’ll be taught and trained on how to use each machine with the latest techniques.”

In addition to the makerspace, Atwood Innovation Plaza houses the Business Resource Center, which supports the creation and growth of companies in Washington and Kane counties. Through no-cost business counseling and support, residents can take an idea or prototype and launch a company, secure a patent or trademark, pitch for funding, write a business plan, create a marketing strategy, and scale a business.

The DSU Makerspace at Atwood Innovation Plaza, funded in part through a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, is open to the entire community and includes equipment and supplies that support printing, prototyping, and small-run manufacturing.

“The DSU Makerspace has state-of-the-art equipment that enables innovators and entrepreneurs to launch a business,”

DSU’s 108th Commencement Honors First Master’s Graduates While honoring the entire class of 2019, Dixie State University’s 108th Commencement Ceremony included a special recognition: the conferral of degrees to the university’s first-ever graduate students.

DSU’s first cohort in the Master of Accountancy program, comprised of 17 students, received their master’s degrees on May 3 in Trailblazer Stadium. Overall, 1,927 students earned 2,103 degrees, including 871 bachelor’s degrees, 904 associate degrees, and 311 certificates. Additionally, this year’s number of graduates was up from last year, when 1,762 students applied to graduate.

The class of 2019 was 63 percent female and represented 33 states within the U.S. and 15 countries worldwide.

Graduates ranged in age from 16 to 67, and 46 percent were first-generation college students. Additionally, the most-earned baccalaureate degrees were in nursing, communication studies, business administration, psychology, and criminal justice.

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DSU IN THE NEWS

Institute for Continued Learning Participants Donate $1M to Geology Program Inspired to help others better understand Southern Utah’s “marvelous laboratory” after taking a geology class from DSU’s Institute for Continued Learning, Denis and Diane Lyman recently donated $1 million to grow DSU’s geology program.

The Lymans’ donation will enable the University to hire additional faculty and expand the number of available active learning experiences.

In recognition of the Lymans’ generosity, the geological center in the upcoming Science, Engineering & Technology building will be named after the couple.

The Lymans said both sets of their parents fostered in them a deep sense of value for education, and they haven’t stopped learning since. They also believe in giving back and want others to catch their passion for knowledge. “A love of learning can be infectious,” Denis said.

“Get all the education you can because it’s the most valuable asset you are ever going to have.”

Concurring with her husband, Diane added: “Education totally lifts you. The more you know about things, the more you notice everything in a more meaningful way.”

Trailblazer Nation Another academic year is underway, and if the first couple of months are any indication, 201920 is going to be another banner year for Dixie State University. As we share about the advancements we continue to make across campus, it is important to recognize the motivation behind this growth: our tremendous students. Dixie State students’ commitment to achieving academic excellence and their desire to benefit their families for generations to come inspire the University’s faculty and staff to offer our students a second-to-none college experience.

To create the best academic atmosphere possible for our students, we are in the process of expanding the physical footprint of campus to include a cutting-edge Science, Engineering & Technology building, the second phase of the Campus View Suites residence hall, and the Human Performance Center. To read more about the center, which holds the specialized classrooms and labs DSU needs to offer health and human performance programs, a student fitness center, and the University’s Campus Recreation programs and facilities, turn to page 15.

In addition to providing for students’ physical fitness needs, we are dedicated to combating the mental health epidemic that is plaguing young adults worldwide. We understand that students can’t focus in the classroom if they are not taking care of their mental health, so we are committed to raising awareness with initiatives such as the “You Will Be Found” music video featuring our song and dance performance team, Raging Red. These efforts supplement the support provided at the University’s Booth Wellness Center, which features some of the shortest appointment wait times in the state. More information about these services is available on page 6.

Staying true to our “active learning. active life.” motto, we continue to offer engaging learning opportunities such as those available at the screenings and filmmaker chats at DOCUTAH, Dixie State’s international documentary film festival. Detailed on page 22, the festival celebrated its tenth anniversary this fall with the DOCUTAH Decade and offers our future generation of filmmakers a chance to learn firsthand from industry experts.

Indeed, it has been a great year so far and I look forward to what the spring semester has to offer. Until then, remember that every day is a great day to be a Trailblazer!

Dr. Richard B. Williams President of Dixie State University

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SUPPORTING MENTAL WELLNESS

DSU Finds Creative Ways to Promote Mental Wellness Story by Jullianna Franco ’19 || Design by Valerie De La O

Last spring, the 27 students who comprised Raging Red walked into class for DSU’s song and dance performance team like any other day. As they did, however, they noticed the floor was covered with signs that contained powerful words representing struggles students may face.

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After selecting a sign that he or she related to the most, each member of the team was ready to share their personal stories and promote mental wellness by partnering with DSU’s Marketing & Communication office to create a music video cover of “You Will Be Found.” Through the vision of former Raging Red Director Merrilee Webb, Raging Red’s performance of

the number from the Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” can now be viewed globally. The video is quickly touching the lives of thousands in need of its powerful message of acceptance.

By holding up signs that represent their personal struggles, Raging Red students not only beautifully depict the challenges

Resources & Support Dixie State University’s Booth Wellness Center*

Offers professional health services, information, and resources to help students manage their emotional and medical health so they can thrive in school and in life wellness.dixie.edu *The name was recently changed from Health & Counseling Center in honor of a generous donor.

Positive Empowerment Initiative and pain they’ve gone through, but they also educate others that it is okay to not be okay. The students’ vulnerability through the performance offers a source of hope to those struggling with mental health issues.

DSU student Aspen Fairbanks holds the anxiety and depression sign.

Fairbanks, who is now a senior, began her struggle with anxiety and depression as a freshman. Not having a way to meet new people, her college ritual became going to class, studying at home, and working twelve-hour shifts every Sunday. This monotonous pattern nearly drove her to withdraw from Dixie State and move back home after her first semester.

“I was isolated. I didn’t have a lot of friends and I didn’t know where to make friends,” Fairbanks said. “I wasn’t really an outgoing person so I didn’t have that outlet to meet new people.”

It was not until the spring semester of her freshman year that Fairbanks found a glimmer of light in her dark journey. She decided to go on a Dixie State alternative break to Portland, Oregon. During the trip, Fairbanks experienced

new opportunities and connected with many people. The highlight of the trip for Fairbanks was getting introduced to student government, which became an antidote for her mental health struggles by helping her gain a sense of belonging.

Fairbanks is not alone.

Many of the silent victims of mental health are college students nationwide, but unlike Fairbanks, often these students do not find a positive outcome.

Dixie State University is not immune to the mental health epidemic that has plagued college campuses throughout the nation.

According to the Spring 2019 American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment, 14 percent of DSU students identified as having suicidal thoughts and three percent of students are projected to have attempted suicide between spring 2018 and 2019.

Aware of the mental health struggles impacting many students like Fairchild, Dixie State has found creative ways to break the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Along with the “You Will Be Found” music video, a

Takes a positive spin on mental wellness while educating the community on mental health through videos and weekly posts positiveempowermentinitiative.org

Reach 4 Hope - Southern Utah Suicide Prevention Services Reduces suicides through education, awareness, collaboration, and hope reach4hopeutah.org

QPR Training

A suicide prevention training that teaches people to learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help qprinstitute.com

Hope Squad

A school-based, peer-to-peer suicide prevention program that Dixie State is the first college campus in America to offer, DSU’s Hope Squad includes a group of dedicated students who are trained to identify suicide warning signs as well as provide friendship and help from adults

“You Will Be Found” Performances

To raise awareness for mental health challenges, Dixie State University’s song and dance team, Raging Red, performs “You Will Be Found” to audiences around the globe; the related music video illustrates that hope and healing can be found by seeking help, creating connections, and staying strong dixie.edu/found

“Out of the Shadows” Behind the Scenes Video

The making of DSU’s cover of “You Will Be Found” from “Dear Evan Hansen”

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SUPPORTING MENTAL WELLNESS

behind-the-scenes video was created to give a deeper glimpse into Raging Red students’ stories and shed more light on this important topic.

“The power of the video comes from these students’ willingness to share their stories, struggles, and triumphs,” DSU Vice President of Marketing & Communication Dr. Jordon Sharp said.

Not only is Dixie State as a whole shedding light on issues of mental illness, but some professors are also committing their free time to changing how people view and understand mental health.

Assistant Professor of Media Studies Dave Harris and his childhood best friend Rowdy Reeve started the Positive

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Empowerment Initiative to bring more positivity to the community and educate people about mental health. Through their videos and weekly posts, Harris and Reeve cover topics that many people are afraid to talk about.

“We wanted to address mental health in a positive way,” Harris said. “There is so much negativity surrounding mental health and too many people focus on that.

That stigma needs to go away.”

For direct support, Dixie State’s Booth Wellness Center provides free mental health services to students. The center also trains faculty, staff and student leaders on how to effectively assess and refer those who may be struggling emotionally.

“We are doing the absolute best that we can to support our students in their mental wellness,” Dean of Students Del Beatty said. “I’m really happy that we have made such progress in a short amount of time and we are really leading out in the state of Utah on how we are addressing these issues.”

Thanks in part to the support she recieved from Dixie State’s initiatives to promote mental health, Fairbanks is now graduating from Dixie State with a degree in psychology. She hopes to help people who struggle with the same issues that she once did.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

MEET

BRANDY

A soon-to-be graduate with a degree in Elementary Education, Brandy Davenport works hard to balance the responsibilities of raising a family with the demands of class.

“Starting college for the first time as a single mother of three at the age of 32 was very intimidating,” Brandy recalled.

Now, Brandy has made lifelong friends, worked tirelessly on her education, and plans to pursue employment with the Washington County School District after she graduates this spring.

Brandy recognizes the far-reaching impact of receiving a generous scholarship.

“Being a scholarship recipient has been life changing not only for me, but also for my three children,” she shared.

“I can’t even describe what it’s done for my mental health,” Brandy added. “My scholarship made it possible for me to focus all of my energy on getting good grades, allowing me to maintain a 3.99 GPA. It has also been an inspiration for my children to see the importance of getting an education.”

Your gift can help students and families like Brandy achieve their goals at Dixie State University.

Story by Brett Coleman || Design by Ashley Epperson

To make a tax-deductible contribution, visit giving.dixie.edu.

“Being a scholarship recipient has been life changing not only for me, but also for my three children.”

HOT on the TRAIL STO RIE S B Y B R E T T CO LEMAN, STAC Y S C H M I DT , ’ 9 1 A ND TAYLOR LEWI S , ’ 19 DES IG N B Y A D R I A N A HOWARD, ’ 18

MARCILINA GRAYER, ’12 Taking the reins as Salt Lake Community College’s head women’s basketball coach this past spring, DSU alumna Marcilina Grayer is poised to continue impacting the lives of her student-athletes. Prior to her selection as head coach, Grayer served as an assistant coach at SLCC since 2013.

Additionally, she serves as the eligibility coordinator for the Athletics Department.

As a transfer student to Dixie State from SLCC, Grayer played as a forward for the women’s basketball team from 2010 to 2012. “During my time at Dixie State, I enjoyed the relationships I was able to build,” Grayer shared, “whether they were with my teammates, athletic staff, the community, or faculty.”

In her time since graduating from Dixie State, Grayer has enjoyed a successful coaching career. Starting at Feather River College in Quincy, California, as an assistant women’s

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basketball coach and the head track and field coach, she eventually moved back to SLCC to assist her former coach Betsy Specketer. During Grayer’s time as an assistant coach, the SLCC Bruins qualified for six NJCAA tournaments and won three Region 18 tournaments. Grayer was also selected as a “Thirty-under-30” coach by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.

Grayer is passionate about coaching and helping influence growth in her student athletes. “Our goal is to teach our young ladies how to become responsible women and to change the world by celebrating diversity and loving all as the same,” Grayer said.

Knowing that eventually playing basketball will end for her players, Grayer does all that she can to prepare them for life. “As a coach, my philosophy is student before athlete,” Grayer shared. “This game that I love deeply is so much more than just a game of basketball. It teaches how to be reliable, understanding, hardworking, dedicated, loving, a team player, a fighter, self-motivated, and so much more.”

HOT ON THE TRAIL

DR. JOSHUA As a widely respected chiropractic physician, successful business owner, professional public speaker, and Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Joshua Redd is improving countless lives all over the world.

And it all started at Dixie State.

Redd knew he wanted to become a chiropractor and, aware that Dixie had a great science program, he started his educational journey at Dixie State on academic and football scholarships.

“Dixie provided a great environment for growth in a ton of ways to help me transition to adulthood,” Redd said.

“They have so much to offer, so many opportunities you won’t get anywhere else.”

His time at Dixie State also gave him some of his favorite memories, including meeting his wife, Brittany. “I still remember the first time I saw her and thought, ‘I want to marry a girl like that someday!’” Now they have five beautiful children together, ages 4 to 11.

In addition to his chiropractic degree, Redd has a bachelor’s in health and wellness as well as anatomy, and a master’s in human nutrition and functional medicine. As the owner and founder of RedRiver Health and Wellness Center, he oversees multiple clinics throughout the western United States, including one in St. George. Specializing in chronic conditions, he works to understand the underlying issues of chronic illness and pinpoint every imbalance to help his patients achieve the best possible quality of life.

REDD, ’05 “One of the first things that set me on this path and drove me to where I am today is the opportunity to help people with no hope,” Redd said.

Redd’s very first patient is a perfect example of this. Having been to 10 different specialists all across the country, she started crying as soon as she walked into his office because she was in bed all the time and essentially couldn’t function. She shared with Redd that the breaking point for her was when her son had to draw a picture of his family in school and brought home his artwork depicting a picture of her in bed. When she looked confused about the picture, her son explained, “I drew it that way because that’s where you are all the time.”

Hearing this story, Redd set out to help her change her life. “She improved rapidly once we identified the imbalances and triggers,” Redd recalled.

Now, Redd’s advice to current DSU students is to stay committed, work hard, get involved, and take advantage of the opportunities at Dixie. “My wife and I look back on that time as one of the most fun, best experiences of our lives.”

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HOT ON THE TRAIL

HOLLY SCHACK, ’06 It was just a regular day in the classroom for third-grade teacher Holly Schack. That is, until philanthropist Karen Huntsman entered the room followed by Schack’s principal, fellow teachers, former students, and other supporters who were all there to celebrate Schack’s extraordinary commitment to quality education and desire to make a difference in the life of every student she teaches.

Schack was one of 11 teachers around the state of Utah honored with the Huntsman Education Award this year.

The award, considered to be among the most prestigious honors for educators in the state, celebrates individuals who have made unique contributions to the lives and education of Utah’s public schoolchildren. Honorees each receive $10,000 donated by the Huntsman family.

“It was surreal and very humbling,” Schack said. “I was already fighting back tears and then one of my students came running up to hug me and said, ‘I’m so proud of you!’ which prompted all of my students to rush to me, and pretty soon we were all hugging and crying.”

Schack attributes much of her success to the experiences and education she received at Dixie State. A 2006 graduate, her journey to becoming

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an educator was born out of her deep desire to help students grow into confident, responsible, contributing adults.

“I loved my experience at Dixie State. It prepared me for the classroom immensely well,” Schack said.

“I also loved the family feel at Dixie. Our cohort was together all day every day, so we were very close knit. We relied on each other.”

One experience that still stands out to Schack is earning the DSU Elementary Education program’s ESL endorsement, which teaches educators how to effectively prepare non-native English-speaking students before introducing them to new concepts. Schack explained that the ESL endorsement made a significant difference in her career, particularly working at a Title I school, an institution with a large number of low-income students. Schack has worked at the West Valley City school for 13 years.

“People go into education because they have the need to help somebody have a better quality of life,” Dean of DSU’s College of Education Brenda Sabey said. “Holly is a great example of this.”

HOT ON THE TRAIL

CHET NORMAN, ’15 When he was just 26 years old, DSU alumnus Chet Norman launched his online-based company, Incline Marketing.

Although the company initially focused on social media marketing for a handful of businesses, Incline Marketing has now blossomed into a full-fledged marketing agency, offering a multitude of services including web design, branding, photography, videography, and advertising.

As CEO, Norman, along with his 15 team members, has worked with over 200 clients from California, Washington, Texas, and Utah since the company’s inception in 2016.

Recognizing the value of client connections, Norman still handles most of the client meetings, which occasionally require jet setting around the country.

“Our clients loved working with us and had such an amazing experience that they didn’t want to go anywhere else, so I always had the mentality if they need it, I will make it happen,” Norman said. “So, we developed this one-stop marketing agency, where we are able to execute various projects with a skilled team of experts in all different fields.”

While there were multiple factors that influenced Norman’s career, Dixie State University ultimately jump-started his journey to success. Determined to get involved on campus, Norman joined Dixie State’s spirit group, D-Crew. As a volunteer, he networked and ran various social media accounts for the University, where he discovered his passion for public relations. He later got involved with the Student Alumni Association and eventually became Dixie State’s alumni marketing and public relations coordinator.

“I think if I had gone to any other university besides Dixie State, it would have been a lot more difficult to have all of these experiences and hold these positions because there aren’t necessarily as many opportunities to get involved,” Norman said. “I wasn’t just a number at Dixie, and I was given a lot of options that helped me get to where I am now with my company.” #IWentToDixie • www.dixie.edu • 13

EXERCISE. MOTIVATE. EDUCATE. THROUGH DSU’S PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Physical therapist assistants help transform society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience. Whereas opioids only mask the sensation of pain, physical therapists and assistants treat pain through movement, hands-on care, exercise, and patient education.

The average starting wage for a physical therapist assistant ranges between

$45,000 AND $50,000 PER YEAR.

THE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM

culminates in an associate degree that leads to a rewarding career in physical therapy.

100% OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAM Our graduates have achieved a 100% ultimate licensure examination pass rate. Additionally, within six months of passing the exam, 100% of our graduates who have sought employment have found employment as a physical therapist assistant.

DSU offers a pathway to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Sciences for students who have graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant that can be completed in 4 semesters completely online.

Learn more and apply at health.dixie.edu/physical-therapist-assistant

HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS THROUGH DSU’S NEW HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER

Dixie State University students are reaching unprecedented heights with the new Human Performance Center opening on campus this fall. Whether scaling the 65-foot climbing wall — the largest on a Utah college campus — or studying human movement with state-of-the-art equipment, students are advancing in this comprehensive space unlike anything in DSU’s history.

The 155,000 square-foot facility, located at the intersection of University Avenue and Trailblazer Boulevard, perfectly exemplifies Dixie State’s “active learning. active life.” approach to education. By offering students space for handson learning opportunities as well as recreational activities, the center allows them to stretch their minds and bodies in one convenient location.

“This is a major game-changer for Dixie State University. We haven’t had such ultra-modern amenities to enhance our students’ learning and student-life experiences before,” Vice President of Administrative Affairs Paul Morris said. “As our student enrollment continues to grow, we work hard to be able to provide what they want.”

Story by Stacy Schmidt, ’91 Photos by Matt Black, ’14, Alex Santiago and Scott Garrett, ’15

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HUMAN P ERFORMANCE C E NTE R A M EN IT I E S SIZE • 155,000 square feet • 6 floors

ACADEMIC SPACE • 5 classrooms • Faculty & staff offices • 7 labs 1. Biomechanics 2. Exercise Physiology 3. Aging and Special Populations 4. Athletic Training 5. Physical Therapy Assistant 6. Physical Therapy 7. Occupational Therapy

INDOOR RECREATION SPACE • Olympic-size pool – 750 spectator seats • 3 indoor basketball courts • 65-foot rock climbing wall • Indoor track • 2 large fitness areas • 3 multi-use rooms • 5 locker rooms

ROOF TOP • 2 basketball courts • 4 pickleball courts • Outdoor running track • Incline sprint hill

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And students are excited to delve in and experience all the HPC has to offer. For senior Jesse Clingman, this means utilizing the center as much as possible. As an exercise science major interested in biomechanics, the science of human movement, as well as an athlete and employee for DSU’s recreation department, Clingman is fully immersing himself in the new facility. “If I’m not working or going to class, I’m in the lab. I know the stuff I learn in the lab will be utilized for the rest of my life.” He’ll also be breaking in the new gym equipment six days a week as well as taking advantage of the pickleball courts and other recreational amenities.

“The Human Performance Center is the perfect place for everything to come together – the social, physical, and educational,” Clingman said. “I feel like the general population of students will see an improvement in overall health and wellness as a result.”

The HPC’s academic areas opened at the beginning of the Fall 2019 semester in August and recreational spaces will become available in mid November.

Academically, the HPC brings together all of the areas of DSU’s Health & Human Performance Department, the fastest growing department in the College of Health Sciences, that includes Exercise Science, Population Health, and Recreation & Sport Management. The center will also house the first-ever graduate program in the College of Health Sciences, a Master of Athletic Training.

HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER Prior to the HPC, the Health & Human Performance Department was scattered all over campus, which was challenging for both students and faculty.

“The thing that excites me the most is having them all in one place – professors, students, and academic advisors,” Dr. Eliezer Bermúdez, dean of the College of Health Sciences, said. “By bringing everyone together, we can better prepare our students to provide quality, collaborative, patient-centered care.”

Also, in response to industry need, the HPC will have space for upcoming occupational therapy and physical therapy programs, paving the way for DSU’s first ever doctoral program, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy.

“The HPC will make a huge difference in our teaching and it gives us a direct way to live up to our ‘active learning. active life.’ motto,” Dr. Travis Ficklin, assistant professor of exercise science, said. “I’ll no longer have to say, ‘If we had a force plate, this is what we would see.’ Now, we can just go to the force plate or fire up the motion capture system and directly see how a boot affects someone’s gait or how carrying a backpack impacts their movement. It’s so much more interesting to teach this way.”

The HPC will also help the University as it transitions to Division I athletics in the fall of 2020 due to the Olympic-size swimming pool housed there. “The HPC will give our swim team a toplevel facility where they can grow and excel.” Executive Director of Athletics Dr. Jason Boothe said. “It also gives us a significant recruiting advantage for the swim team and will help other athletes due to all the amenities for general student use.”

The 56-meter long, 25-yard wide pool holds 800,000 gallons of water and was built to accommodate both high school and

“There is something for everyone at the HPC. It’s exciting to see it all come together and it’s a pleasure working with such a quality team in this state-of-the-art facility to benefit the students as much as possible.

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college swim meets. With movable bulkheads to adjust lane sizes and 750 seats for fans to cheer on their favorite swimmers, the new pool will draw countless people to swim meets in St. George, adding to the city’s economic development as well.

“This new facility stands as a landmark for the institution,” Health & Human Performance Department Chair Dr. Susan Hart said. “It’s fantastic for student recruitment and retention as well as a draw for faculty. It shows that the University is willing to invest in a space to enhance students’ health and well-being, mental wellness, and academic preparedness.”

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The HPC is one of many new or upcoming facilities on DSU’s campus. Under the leadership of President Richard B. Williams and his Cabinet, DSU will have grown by six new structures by 2021 totaling $195 million in value to benefit students and ensure their educational experience at Dixie State is a transformative one.

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• 20,000 square feet • $4 million • 65 offices for employees in Athletics, Computer Information Technology, Campus

CAMPUS VIEW SUITES • 352 Beds, 96,000 square feet, 4 floors • $22 million

Community members will have an opportunity to tour the HPC and experience many of the facility’s amenities at an open house on November 14.

• Private and shared rooms, community kitchens, walk-out balcony for every unit

For more information, visit hpc.dixie.edu.

EAST-SIDE GRANDSTAND IN TRAILBLAZER STADIUM • Added 5,000 seats (the stadium now holds 10,000) • $8 million • 4 locker rooms underneath

HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER • 155,000 square feet, 6 floors • $60 million • Academic and recreational space including an Olympic-size pool and 65-foot rock-climbing wall

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY BUILDING (OPENING FALL 2021) • 120,000 square feet, 5 floors • $58 million • 26 science, engineering and technology labs

“Matching the explosive growth throughout St. George in recent years, DSU continues to flourish in terms of student enrollment as well as facilities, academic programs, student services, and athletics.”

• 8 classrooms

CAMPUS VIEW SUITES – PHASE II (OPENING FALL 2021) • $43 million • 450 beds, 130,000 square feet, 5 floors

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tackled such a feat. Barlow graduated Dixie State this spring, was accepted into the University of Utah School of Medicine over the summer, and, just a few weeks ago, began classes at the U.

August Barlow

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Landing acceptance into medical school is a feat. One that takes years of focus, copious amounts of study, and what may seem like endless amounts of service.

All of this is part of becoming the well-rounded candidate that a top-tier graduate program is looking for.

August Barlow, a native of Hilldale, Utah,

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“I’ve always wanted to be a driving force for change,” Barlow shared. Recognizing that construction is the dominant trade of his hometown, Barlow grew up seeing a community where he could enact change. “The community is in desperate need of local professionals like doctors, lawyers, and dentists,” Barlow recalled. “I want to become one of those professionals who is able to give back and change this community from its negative stigma.”

This desire led Barlow to Dixie State.

After visiting campus to take the SAT exam his senior year of high school, he knew that Dixie was the right place for him. “I saw that I had more opportunity at Dixie, more room to grow,” Barlow said.

Taking advantage of that opportunity is just what Barlow did. “Dixie provided August with a perfect foundation for involvement,” DSU Dean of Students Del Beatty said. “That has made all the difference in his success.”

During his first semester, Barlow said, he became imbalanced and overly focused on just his academics, leading him to

active learning. active life. feel overwhelmed. He realized that in order for this to change, he would need to find ways to be involved while still maintaining focus on gaining an education and getting into medical school. This led Barlow to getting involved with the Dixie Premedical Alliance (DPMA), the Student Association, and serving in the community.

As Barlow got involved, he began to see that there were so many ways he could help others. He could be found helping with service projects at the St. George Children’s Museum, shadowing different doctors and medical professionals at Dixie Regional Medical Center through DPMA, and creating a chapter of Camp Kesem for Dixie State – a highlight of his time at the University.

Camp Kesem became a labor of love for Barlow as he saw a need for children affected by cancer to have a greater support system. “While I was shadowing Dr. Gilbert in the Cancer Center at Dixie Regional, I witnessed a 29-year-old single mother of two being diagnosed with cancer,” Barlow shared. “My first thought was, ‘Who is going to take care of these kids and provide

them support?’ That is when I was first drawn to Camp Kesem and how it could provide support for children who have parents battling cancer.”

In working to bring a Camp Kesem chapter to Dixie State, Barlow helped secure votes for a new chapter, coordinated volunteer camp counselors, and fundraised for the chapter.

“I grew up knowing that I wanted to give back and help others,” Barlow said, “and Camp Kesem has given me the opportunity to take all that I’ve learned at Dixie State and to do just that.”

Barlow recognizes that the path ahead is not easy. Changing a culture and a stigma doesn’t happen overnight. Yet, with incredible grace he marches on to medical school with these goals in sight.

Barlow’s ever-sounding call to those who also wish to blaze a new trail and give back is simple, “Get involved! Engage with the world around you and it will change your life.”

“Dixie provided August with a perfect foundation for involvement. That has made all the difference in his success.”

Del Beatty DSU Dean of Students

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DOCUTAH DECADE

A DECADE OF DOCUTAH

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The motto “active learning. active life.” sits right at home with senior film major, Jacob Love. A native of Michigan and long-time film buff, Love found that DSU Films provided an active path for him to turn his passion into a career.

“I love stories, and I love the idea that with film you get to share stories,” Love said. “You get to build worlds for people to enjoy, find meaning about the lives of others, and develop connections that come from experiencing a story.”

One of the most impactful experiences that Love has been involved with at Dixie State was working on the student film project “A Town for All Seasons.”

Undertaken by the Documentary Film class this past spring, the project gave students the hands-on experience of seeing their work go from concept to story gathering and even to being screened at a film festival. This year, “A Town for All Seasons,” which shares the story of Leeds, Utah kicked off DOCUTAH, Dixie State University’s annual international film festival.

Ready to make this passion into a career, Love originally landed at a large university in Indiana.

Amid the hustle and bustle that comes with being a new college student, he could tell something wasn’t right. “During my time there, I felt like I was just a number on a statistic sheet.

The film program didn’t feel like I was part of something.”

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As challenges mounted, Love dropped out of school, moved west, and entered what he

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calls “the real world” by taking a job at a furniture store.

“I accomplished enough to be happy,” Love recalled. “But I did not have any fulfillment in my life. I was comfortable with my life but not actually living it.”

While continuing to work, Love had one of those serendipitous moments where fate and luck collided.

One day, he took a call from a customer asking if he could rent a bed to use as a prop for an upcoming student film.

The call came from none other than Phil Tuckett, director for the Digital Film program at Dixie State and executive director of DOCUTAH. Excited about this opportunity, Love shared with him that he’d previously attended film school. “He told me if I ever wanted to try again, it wasn’t too late,” Love recalled, “and that I should come check out what Dixie had to offer.”

He’s glad he took Tuckett up on his offer, as he’s found a community and network at Dixie State that works together to grow, learn, and give back to the greater community of Washington

“I LOVE STORIES, AND I LOVE THE IDEA THAT WITH FILM YOU GET TO SHARE STORIES.” -JACOB LOVE

County. “The film program at Dixie has helped me as a student to learn the tools I need to make it in the industry,” Love shared. “The classes and projects, including filming “A Town for All Seasons,” have helped me feel like I am taking an active role in my education.”

Through active learning experiences like the Documentary Film class, Dixie State empowers students to own their academic experiences. DOCUTAH, a treasure of the film program, provides these opportunities not only to film students but also to all of campus.

“The festival is here for students,” Tuckett said. “It provides something they can’t find in their regular coursework.” Throughout the years, students have had the opportunity to view films covering a wide range of topics, including stories about Sriracha making, trying war criminals of the past, and even budding businesses that fizzled out. All of this combined gives students an opportunity to evaluate their worldviews and broaden their horizons.

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“THE FESTIVAL IS HERE FOR STUDENTS. IT PROVIDES SOMETHING THEY CAN’T FIND IN THEIR REGULAR The festival, which was born out of a spontaneous idea, celebrated a decade of operating this year. Providing a global experience, the festival brings quality films and filmmakers together from all over the world, creating a rich experience for students and community members alike.

Not only does DOCUTAH open the campus to new worldviews, challenging ideas, and foreign cultures, it also provides students the opportunity to work on films that are shown to some of the best documentary filmmakers.

As the decade wraps up, Tuckett reflects on the success of the festival. “We feel we were prescient ten years ago in saying, ‘We’re going to have a film festival, our own boutique festival where it’s just documentaries.’”

This year, the festival, held in early September, featured 65 films with more than 20 of them coming from international locations.

DOCUTAH not only screens impactful films, it also enhances viewer experiences through special events and interactive sessions with

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filmmakers. Creating an indepth view of the art, stories, and creators of documentary films is what DOCUTAH does best, and will continue to do for years to come.

For more information, visit docutah.com.

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ATHLETICS – DI TRANSITION

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Dixie State is on the verge of a big step forward as the football program transitions to Division I, and Head Coach Paul Peterson, who was appointed to the post in December 2018, is just the man to tackle the challenge.

Peterson, who most recently served as Snow College’s head coach for two years and guided the Badgers to an 18-4 record and a 2017 El Toro Bowl victory, brings more than a decade and a half of experience coaching Division I and Division II teams. Previously, he spent five years as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Sacramento State and had stints at Southern Utah, North Carolina State, and Brigham Young University. Off the field, he and his wife, Meagan, are the parents of five sons: Owen, Mack, Cal, Emmett, and Levi.

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DSU Magazine sat down with Coach Peterson to learn how his experience working side by side with seasoned coaches has taught him invaluable skills he instills in every single one of his players.

Q A

What background and experiences are you bringing from your past to contribute to the team’s future success?

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Because I have been around really good coaches, I have been able to take their good and bad examples and see what works and what doesn’t. From my experience, wins are a byproduct of implementing these four leadership principles: trust, accountability, toughness, and hard work.

Q What key qualities do you look for in your players?

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Obviously, there are physical traits we look for, but intangibles are just as important. They have to understand what their role is on the team and embrace it, so they can do the very best they can. If they are hard workers in the classroom, they will also be hard workers on the football field. So, a guy that is kind of coasting and has the potential but isn’t using it right, he won’t be the type of guy for us.

do you think is going to be the biggest challenge Q What as the football program transitions to Division I? A

I don’t necessarily see anything as a challenge, but I do know we have a lot of work ahead of us because we are a young team right now. We will have to prepare to compete against teams that are already established, and it’s going to be a big jump. However, if we maintain leadership skills and keep our priorities straight, we will be fine.

it be intimidating for the players to compete against Q Will already established teams in 2020?

A are you looking forward to for this Q What year’s football season?

A When you aren’t coaching, what do you like to do Q in your spare time?

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I don’t think it will be intimidating. I think our players will rise to the challenge because they want to prove they belong at this level.

Last year, we had a winning season so I am hoping we can keep that streak alive and also create an exciting football season for our community to look forward to.

I really enjoy fishing, hunting, and boating. I would fish all day if I could, and I just recently caught some pretty good bass over at Sand Hollow. I also spend a lot of my time with my family and especially enjoy watching my five kids play sports. The funny thing is, I’ve got a boy who just turned 13, and he won’t listen to me when it comes to football. I try to tell him, ‘I am a coach and this is my profession,’ but he still won’t listen.

I am hoping a couple things stick with him, but we’ll see!

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Athletic Highlights Men’s Golf Makes History on National Stage

Track Standout Billie Hatch Runs at Nationals

The men’s golf team won the 2019 NCAA South Central/ West Regional championship and advanced on to make its first-ever team appearance at the NCAA D-II National Championships. There, DSU finished in ninth place overall. The team wrapped up the 2018-19 season with 11 total top-10 finishes out of 12 team events.

Sophomore Billie Hatch became the first Trailblazer to compete at an NCAA national track meet and placed 13th nationally in the 10,000-meter race at the 2019 NCAA Division II National Track and Field Championships.

Additionally, she claimed first team All-RMAC honors and was selected to the Academic All-RMAC first team.

Softball Claims First-Ever RMAC Tourney Crown

Baseball Players Shine on National Stage

Dixie State Softball quickly made a name for itself this May, when the Trailblazers claimed the RMAC tournament championship crown and the automatic bid to the 2019 NCAA Division II Regionals. The Blazers finished the season with a 42-11 record.

Junior Jake Engel was the first player in DSU’s NCAA era to earn NCAA Division II First Team All-America honors, as announced by the National College Baseball Writers of America among others.

Student-Athletes Post Record-Breaking GPA The Dixie State University Athletic Department posted an NCAA-era record high 3.17 cumulative grade-point average among its 15 varsity sports for the 2018-19 academic year. This year’s cumulative GPA included a semester-record 3.18 GPA this past spring.

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Senior Jayden Murray was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 23rd round (No. 698 overall) of the 2019 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Murray is the seventh DSU baseball player drafted in the program’s 13-year NCAA era and is the 46th Dixie State player overall to be selected in the MLB draft since 1976.

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ixie State University student Brady Iverson has always been known as a free spirit. At age 24, he has backpacked across Europe, spent four weeks hiking a major stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, and embarked on a seven-month road trip across the United States visiting as many national parks as possible.

The road trip adventure began in the spring of 2018 when, with no set plan, Iverson hopped in his van, affectionately named Fat Mama June, and ventured out to capture the magic hidden within the country’s national parks.

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“There were just so many days that were packed with all sorts of magic!”

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Juneau, Alaska “The photo of the 13 humpback whales all breaching at the same time was a rare moment to experience. The whole composition gets me so excited because they are usually isolated. But, when the water is rich enough with krill, the whales start working together. People only witness this moment every couple of years. It was unbelievable to see!”

Glacier National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

“It was exciting to take a photo of the mill in the snow. It was a whole adventure just to get to the spot. We did a sixmile hike in and out and it started to snow along the way. The whole thing was a mess, but it was worth it when we finally got there.”

Crystal, Colorado

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FACULTY AWARDS

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As a teaching institution, Dixie State University is home to faculty who are dedicated to their students in helping them accomplish their goals. To recognize this commitment to student success, the University presents faculty awards each spring. This past year, five deserving professors were honored.

DISTINGUISHED TEACHING

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

RISING STAR

Dr. Vinodh Kumar Chellamuthu

Dr. Olga Pilkington

Dr. Travis Ficklin

Dr. Vinodh Kumar Chellamuthu, an assistant professor of mathematics, enjoys the opportunity to mentor students and engage them in mathematical research. “Interacting with students and teaching them life skills through mathematics is something that gives me great joy,” Chellamuthu said. He likes helping students see that they can do math and that math impacts everyday life. “It’s not that they can’t do it, it is that block they have toward math. I think my role as a teacher is to remove that block.”

As a professor of English, Dr. Olga Pilkington teaches a breadth of upper division courses ranging from Shakespeare and business ethics to communication and individual research projects. Pilkington loves working with her caring, supportive, and intellectually engaging colleagues. A highlight for her is facing the challenge of teaching students with various levels of interest, knowledge, and preparation. “I found that seeing the people behind the textbooks and laptops is the solution.

People respond to other people, not to the titles or degrees they hold.”

Dr. Travis Ficklin is an assistant professor of exercise science with a focus in biomechanics. He just finished his third year of teaching at Dixie State and can’t believe how fast the time is going. “I derive real joy from seeing my students develop, progress, and grow into professionals,” Ficklin said. “It blows me away seeing so many of them land jobs, gain acceptance into graduate programs, present research, and generally exceed my high expectations of them all the time.” Ficklin truly loves seeing his students catch a belief in themselves and then pursue success.

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FACULTY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR

Dr. Ka-Wai Yu

Dr. Scott Lindsey

With a passion for mentoring students and challenging them to become better musicians, Dr. Ka-Wai Yu teaches cello and directs the string chamber music program in Dixie State’s Music Department. “Music education has changed lives for so many young people,” Yu said. “Music inspires them to express themselves, work with others in harmony, and have discipline in their learning and life in general.” During his time at DSU, Yu has brought renowned cellists to campus, organized an annual cello festival, created an early music ensemble, and much more.

Whether he’s seeing students progress in confidence and knowledge or working with colleagues to create enhanced learning opportunities, Dr. Scott Lindsey loves the depths of interaction he is able to have at Dixie State. “It is so rewarding to have the light go on for students,” said Lindsey, who teaches management courses in the College of Business. “Seeing students realize their potential and then begin to put in the effort to fully realize that potential is a highlight.”

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“I’m so happy that my son chose to go to Dixie State University to carry on our family’s tradition. I was able to grow the most and find myself at Dixie and I hope my son can experience that too.”

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Although any amount is appreciated, by contributing $108 to this special scholarship fund, you can make a difference in the lives of generations to come.

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