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A SMALL COLLEGE OF NATIONAL DISTINCTION

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This winter issue offers a chance to reflect upon an eventful and productive fall, with Homecoming, athletic and other events bringingback alumni from all over the nation and theworld. Two years into my presidency, I continue to meet alumni and to be impressed,not only with their accomplishments, but also

with their ongoing loyalty to Bethany College. Many, suchas Trustee and alumnus Ken Bado ’77, who is profiled inthis issue, have lived and traveled internationally, but arestill “happy to be back home” on the mountaintop, wheremany grew up.

Another alumnus and Trustee, Neil Christman ’55 H’08,also profiled in these pages, returned to campus to givethe keynote speech at Opening Convocation this fall. He did a masterful job ofinvoking, often humorously, the traditions and heritage of Bethany to currentstudents. Living in the oldest building on campus, historic Christman Manor at Pendleton Heights, has provided me an additional historic perspective. Each time we host an event there, I hear more stories of noteworthy guests andthe attributes that make this place so remarkable. It is this sense of continuityand community that leaves an indelible mark on those who live and learn on this historic campus.

Commencement Hall, where Neil delivered his remarks and where so many U.S.Presidents including Garfield, Nixon, Johnson, Kennedy and Ford have spoken,represents an integral part of our legacy, including chartering in the Commonwealthof Virginia, the connection to the church and our Scots heritage. This year, at theOpening Convocation, Dr. Kathy Gaberson, mother of cum laude alumnus MatthewAmmon ‘96, offered a moving testimony to her late son, who died at 31 in a tragicaccident after establishing a promising career as an intellectual property attorneywith Microsoft in Seattle. Along with the ongoing philanthropy displayed by Ken Bado, Neil Christman, and many other loyal friends of the College, Kathy’s generosity in establishing the endowed Matthew Quay Ammon Professorship inMathematics will preserve his legacy, while building on the College’s academicexcellence, for decades to come.

It is in this spirit of philanthropy that Bethany is proud to announce the establishment of the McCann Family Student Investment Fund created by 1981alumnus and Board of Trustees Vice Chair Robert J. McCann and his wife, Cindy, of Madison, NJ, in which Bethany students will now serve as investment profes-sionals responsible for a $1 million endowment while applying the financial savvythey have developed in the classroom to the real-world theater of investment management. The Fund positions Bethany as the first college in West Virginia tooffer a student-led investment fund and one of only a handful of small collegesacross the nation to do so. It will be administered by the students, with supportfrom an expert advisory council. (see story, page 10)

Following a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, in which he held a variety of executive leadership positions, Bob was recently appointed chief executive officerof UBS Wealth Management Americas and Member of the Group Executive Boardof UBS AGB, a leading global wealth manager. He and his wife, Cindy, have steadfastly supported Bethany College and given back to projects including theMcCann Learning Center which serves as the home for four important programs.

As we reflect with pride on tradition and accomplishment, the New Year alsooffers an opportunity to look ahead, as Bethany celebrates its 170th anniversarynext year and we seek new opportunities to tell the story of this remarkable place.Strategic planning will continue to be at the core of all we do, as we

continue to implement the comprehen-sive ten-year Master Plan (see page 8)

An important part of that planincludes being good stewards of ourfinancial and material resources, and Iam proud to report that as a signatoryof the American College and UniversityPresidents Climate Control Initiative(ACUPCCI), the College has alreadydonated more than 1,300 pounds ofmetal for recycling and, through dona-tions of cooking oil, has helped producemore than 800 gallons of biofuel for fivelocal farms. The College also continuesto implement programs to reduce foodand paper waste and to encourage thepurchase of sustainable products.

By joining the ACUPCC, BethanyCollege agreed to create an action planto achieve climate neutrality as soon aspractically possible and to promote theresearch and education needed toreduce greenhouse gas emissions andreverse the effects of global warming.Not only do we increasingly seek waysto achieve climate neutrality in our day-to-day institutional operations, butalso to equip our students with theskills and knowledge necessary to carrythat message into the world. Theseefforts are highlighted on page 4 (seeprofile on Dan Ruggiero ‘08’s SeniorProject and accompany article, page 5)

In this New Year, as we reflect whilelooking forward, the words of TrusteeBob McCann seem especially apt. Bobis known for his advocacy of Bethany,continually reminding students andyoung alumni, “There is nothing smallabout your degree from BethanyCollege. The only thing small aboutBethany is the size of the town.”Indeed, it is alumni and friends such asthose profiled in these pages who makeit a college of national distinction thatcontinues to blaze new ground.

New GROUNDPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Scott D. MillerPresident of the College

16Giving BackOne on one with global softwareAutodesk® executive Ken Bado ’77.

18Deep RootsNeil Christman ’55 has a solid foundation that runs deep in theBethany community.

7 Noteworthy20 Homecoming22 Sports26 Class Notes

Bethany Today is a quarterly publication of Bethany College. For additional copies of this publication, or more information on the college, please call (304) 829-7221.EditorElizabeth Van Iersel

Managing EditorRebecca (Guinan) Rose ’01

Contributing EditorDawn Lippman

Contributing PhotographersTodd JonesMartin Santek Photography

Design + ProductionMSK Partners, Inc.

Issue DateJanuary 2010

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With the ongoing philanthropy efforts displayed by Ken Bado, Neil Christman, Kathleen Gaberson, Robert McCann and many other loyal friends, Bethany College will preserve legacies while building on the College’s academic excellence for decades to come.

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As we reflect with pride on tradition and

accomplishment, the New Year alsooffers an opportunity to look ahead,

as Bethany celebrates its 170thanniversary next year and we seeknew opportunities to tell the story

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Senior AdministrationDr. Scott D. MillerPresident of the College

Dr. Darin Fields Vice President of AcademicAffairs and Dean of Faculty

William R. KieferExecutive Vice President and General Counsel

Sven de JongVice President for Institutional Advancement

Center for InstitutionalAdvancementDr. Scott D. MillerPresident of the College

Sven de Jong ’95 Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Stephanie Kappel ’95 Executive Assistant to the President

Dr. Mort GambleAssistant to the President

Shirley KempDirector of Advancement Services

Judy PyleExecutive Assistant forAdvancement

Michele Rejonis ’94Director of Alumni andParent Relations

Stephanie Golembiewski ’07Administrative Assistant forInstitutional Advancement

Dr. Larry GrimesDirector of Church Relations

Rebecca Rose ’01 Director of Communications

Brian Rose ’98 Sports Information Director

Dawn Lippman Media Relations Specialist

Felicity RuggieroCurator, Historic Bethany

Betty Van Iersel Editor of Bethany Today

For nearly 170 years, Bethany College hasbeen a highly contemporary institutionbased in the tradition of the liberal arts.The College offers a wide array of stud-ies, awarding Bachelor of Science and

Bachelor of Arts degrees in more than 25 fields ofstudy, many with options for emphasis. Studentsalso have the option of including one or moreoptional minors as part of their programs.

The College’s program of liberal arts educationprepares students for a lifetime of work and a lifeof significance. Bethany places particular emphasison leadership and incorporates pre-professionaleducation in dentistry, engineering, law, medicine,physical therapy, public administration, theologyand veterinary medicine.

Bethany’s 1,300-acre campus is located in thenorthern panhandle of West Virginia in the foothillsof the Allegheny Mountains. Pittsburgh, America’sMost Livable City, is a 50-minute drive from campus.Wheeling, W.Va.; Washington, Pa.; and Steubenville,Ohio are less than a half-hour away.

Founded by Alexander Campbell, who providedthe land and funds for the first building and servedas the first president, Bethany has been a four-year private liberal arts college affiliated with the ChristianChurch (Disciples of Christ), since its inception. This religious body, of which Campbell was one ofthe principal founders, continues to support and encourage the College, but exercises no sectarian control. Students from virtually every religious community attend Bethany.

The approximately 850 Bethany students represent28 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico andnine countries.

VALUES Bethany College is an academic community foundedon the close interaction between students and facultyin the educational process. Bethany College valuesintellectual rigor and freedom, diversity of thoughtand lifestyle, personal growth within a communitycontext, and responsible engagement with publicissues. Its programs are designed to engage the mindthrough emphasis on discipline in thinking, motiva-tion in the search for knowledge and acquisition of theintellectual resources for a lifetime of learningembolden the spirit through the opportunity for intellectual challenge, collaborative enterprise, athleticcompetition, artistic expression, personal growth andmeaningful work enlarge the world through exposureto the abundant diversity of thought and lifestyle ofthe human community, support for personal engagement with societies and cultures differentfrom one's own and commitment to service.

Gary M. NovakPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

G. Ogden NuttingWheeling, West Virginia

Robert NuttingWheeling, West Virginia

Edward J. SeeNew Fairfield, Connecticut

Thomas A. SmockPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lewis P. WheelerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Trustees EmeritiO. John AlpizarPalm Bay, Florida

F. D. BloemekeAlpharetta, Georgia

Walter M. BortzHampden-Sydney, Virginia

James L. CollinsWheeling, West Virginia

Gordon B. DalrtmpleAtlanta, Georgia

Dougls D. DanforthPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Robert W. Ewing, Jr.Jackson, Wyoming

William R. HoagPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rodney B. HurlMarysville, Ohio

Thomas P. Johnson, Jr.New York, New York

Harry MartensWeston, Massachusetts

John McLaughlinAllison Park, Pennsylvania

Robert PontonPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ann C. PrestonSt. Petersburg, Florida

John W. RennerCleveland, Ohio

William S. RyanBaltimore, Maryland

Joseph M. Sakach, Jr.Vero Beach, Florida

Robert A. SandercoxLititz, Pennsylvania

Harold R. WatkinsIndianapolis, Indiana

Officers of theBoard of TrusteesGregory B. JordanChair

Robert J. McCannVice Chair

Scott D. Miller President of the College

Janet A. LongSecretary

Board of TrusteesWilliam B. AllenParkersburg, West Virginia

Elizabeth S. AtholPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

George M. “Ken” BadoSan Francisco, California

Marc B. ChernenkoWellsburg, West Virginia

Neil ChristmanAlpharetta, Georgia

Richard G. ClancySan Diego, California

W. Darwin CollinsUniontown, Pennsylvania

James F. CompanionWheeling, West Virginia

George M. DavisOwings Mills, Maryland

Scarlett L. FosterSt. Louis, Missouri

Fred M. HarrisHagerstown, Maryland

Sy HolzerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Asa J. JohnsonNew York, New York

Gregory B. JordanPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Arthur B. Keys, Jr.Arlington, Virginia

Linda D. LewisNew York, New York

Janet A. LongElyria, Ohio

Robert J. McCannNew York, New York

Eugene MillerBoca Raton, Florida

Scott D. Miller, ex-officioBethany, West Virginia

John W. MullenDallas, Texas

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In less than a year, the Collegedining service has donatedmore than 1,300 pounds ofmetal for recycling and,through donations of cooking

oil, has helped produce more than800 gallons of biofuel for five localfarms. The College also continues toimplement programs to reduce foodand paper waste and to encouragethe purchase of sustainable products.

“All of these efforts are a goodstart, but we need to do more. As aCollege and as a society, we cannotwait until the economy rebounds todo our part now,” President Millertold the College Community in hisAugust 2009 State of the CollegeAddress.

By joining the ACUPCC, BethanyCollege agreed to create an actionplan to achieve climate neutrality assoon as practically possible and topromote the research and educationneeded to reduce greenhouse gasemissions and reverse the effects ofglobal warming.

“We believe colleges and universi-ties must exercise leadership in theircommunities and throughout societyby modeling ways to minimize globalwarming emissions, and by providingthe knowledge and the educated grad-uates to achieve climate neutrality,” theACUPCC pledge states. Participantsagree, “Campuses that address the cli-mate challenge by reducing global

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A Capstone ExperienceDan Ruggiero ‘2009 hopes that his Senior Project on Bethany’s greenhouse gas emissions will be “a starting point for future students who want to complete a morethorough inventory or perhaps take action to make the campus ‘greener.’”

Environmental science graduate summa cum laude Ruggiero’s project dovetailedwith Bethany’s participation in the American College and University Presidents’Climate Commitment (see accompanying article.) Submitting the project in March2009 as part of graduation requirements, Ruggiero collected data on campus fromDecember 2008-March 2009 with the goal of measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributable to Bethany College’s operations.

He then attributed the data according to the guidelines and “Campus CarbonCalculator” Microsoft Excel workbook made available by Clean-Air-Cool Planet(CACP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding and promoting solutions to global warming. Dr. William T. Hicks, associate professor of biology, advised him inthe 100-hour project.

Although project time constraints forced him to shorten the normal multi-yeartimetable recommended by CACP that would have allowed him to track trends overtime, Ruggiero hopes that his project will benefit future students and College planners, especially as new construction occurs.

“Bethany’s significant number of historic buildings makes incorporation of ‘green’features such as solar panels especially challenging on existing structures.

“However, I hope my findings will encourage energy efficient measures such asweatherization, lighting, heating and cooling as new buildings are constructed,” he says.

Though the scope of Ruggiero’s project did not allow him to measure the College’stotal carbon “footprint” (metric tons ofeCO2 emissions generated annually),he found that the College’s net GHGemissions totaled 2,8262 metric tons,with almost half of these attributableto the College’s Coal Heat Plant (1,222metric tons). His study did not collect information on natural gas and refrigerantusage, student commuting habits or charter bus services.

However, based on his findings, he recommends that “noteworthy reductions ofeCO2 emissions could be made by improving the heating efficiency of the older buildings on campus, which are not weatherized.

“The College might also consider using off-campus property to maintain forestedlands, which are considered offsets to GHG emissions.”

Dan, whose mother, Felicity, is curator for Historic Bethany, grew up on the moun-taintop. After initially enrolling at Virginia Tech, he transferred to Bethany in 2006,switching from engineering to an environmental science major with the goal of pursuing graduate studies related to urban ecology. As an undergraduate, he was amember of the Men’s Soccer Team and Environmental Science Club and was listedon the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll and Dean’s List.Following completion of degree requirements, he spent six months hiking the fulllength of the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia.

He hopes that his Senior Project will provide a competitive edge as he exploresgraduate programs in the Pittsburgh area and, later, in his professional life.

Recognizing the economic and political challenges posed by climate change and,specifically, of curbing GHG emissions in a state and region where coal-poweredenergy remains affordable and abundant, Ruggiero thinks his generation “will do the right thing and push for a sustainable environment.”

Bethany remains one of the nation’s few liberal arts colleges to require both aSenior Project and successful completion of comprehensive exams for an undergraduate degree.

warming emissions and by integratingsustainability into their curriculumwill better serve their students andmeet their social mandate to help cre-ate a thriving, ethical and civil society.”

“Bethany College is committed toleadership in the effort to reverse theeffects of global warming and toensure a healthy, sustainable environ-ment,” President Miller emphasized.

“Not only do we increasingly seekways to achieve climate neutrality inour day-to-day institutional operations,but also to equip our students with theskills and knowledge necessary tocarry that message into the world.”

While creating a comprehensiveplan to meet the ACUPCC objectives,participating institutions pledge toinitiate two or more tangible actionsto help achieve campus-wide climate neutrality — actions including adopt-ing an energy-efficient appliance pur-chasing policy, establishing a policy ofoffsetting all greenhouse gas emissionsgenerated by air travel paid for by theinstitution, purchasing or producingat least 15 percent of the institution’selectricity consumption from renew-able resources, or establishing a policythat all new campus construction willbe built to at least the U.S. GreenBuilding Council’s LEED Silver stan-dard or equivalent.

President Miller was a charter sig-natory during his previous post asPresident of Wesley College in Dover,Del. To date, more than 650 leadersfrom higher learning institutionsencompassing all 50 states and theDistrict of Columbia have committedto the project.

ACUPCC operates under the direc-tion of presidents and chancellors inits Leadership Circle and SteeringCommittee and is coordinated andsupported by the Association for theAdvancement of Sustainability inHigher Education, Second Nature andecoAmerica. ACUPCC institutionsmake regular progress reports thatare available to the public.

More information, including a list of participants, can be found atwww.presidentsclimatecommitment.org.

“I hope my findings will encourageenergy efficient measures such asweatherization, lighting, heatingand cooling as new buildings areconstructed.”


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Cochran Set to Re-Open in Fall 2010AS PART OF A NUMBER of newstudent-friendly facilities and ameni-ties, historic Cochran Hall is beingrenovated for occupancy in Fall 2010as a suite-style residence hall toaccommodate 72 students.

Through the generosity of privatedonors, the College has recently com-pleted a series of renovations andexpansions, including the acquisitionand renovation of the Judith R. HurlEducation Center; renovation of thenew Bison Stadium to include artifi-cial turf, lights, a new track and fieldand major improvements to the soft-ball field; renovations to the dininghall and student center; expansion ofthe weight and locker room facilitiesat the Johnson Recreation Center;and a new 24-hour fitness center atthe Cummins Community Center.

Bethany Adds Another High RankingALREADY RATED SOLIDLY in anumber of national rankings for aca-demic quality and affordability,Bethany College has placed stronglyin another national survey related tothe economics of higher education.

According to a survey releasedrecently by U.S. News and WorldReport, Bethany is ranked seventh inthe least amount of student loan debtfor its graduates. Lane College(Tenn.) is first, followed by WilliamsCollege (Mass.), Rust College (Miss.),University of Virginia-Wise,Claremont McKenna College (Calif.),Pomona College (Calif.) and Bethany.

Bethany had previously receivedstellar rankings in 2009 from Forbes,Washington Monthly, The PrincetonReview, Barron’s, and Colleges ofDistinction.

Bethany Hosts Governor'sHonors Academy 25thAnniversary CelebrationMORE THAN 340 students andalumni of The Governor's HonorsAcademy (GHA) of West Virginiagathered in July 2009 at Bethany tocommemorate the program's 25thanniversary. The celebratory themewas "Cultivating Curiosity for 25

Years." Festivities included an open-ing ceremony in CommencementHall with remarks by long-timeinstructors and alumni, as well aslive music, dancing and testimonialsfrom participants on the enduringimpact of the Academy on their lives.

The 2009 West Virginia GHA atBethany completed another success-ful year with nearly 180 studentsfrom all 55 counties. The College willhost the 2010 Academy for the thirdconsecutive year this summer.

Bethany Represented at General Assembly THREE BETHANY College admin-istrators attended the ChristianChurch (Disciples of Christ) GeneralAssembly in October in Indianapolis,Ind. Bethany College is the oldestfour-year college of the ChristianChurch.

President Miller; Sven de Jong,vice president for institutionaladvancement; and Dr. Larry Grimes,director of church relations, attendedthe gathering at the IndianapolisConvention Center.

Wroten Promoted toBethany College Director of Personnel ServicesJOHN WROTEN, DIRECTOR ofsafety and security for BethanyCollege, has been promoted to direc-tor of personnel services, PresidentMiller has announced. A formercommander of investigations for theWheeling (W.Va.) Police Departmentwho later earned a Master of Sciencedegree in strategic leadership, Wrotenbrings to the position an expertunderstanding of effective leadershipand resource management.

357Class of 2013 Largest in Four DecadesAN INCOMING CLASS OF approximately 357, including 290 freshmen, completed the traditional walk through the Oglebay Gates for the College’s historic matriculation ceremony on the lawn of the Old Main Quad this fall, making it one of the two largestback-to-back classes in 40 years. According to College tradition, the gates were thenclosed to the students until graduation day.

At the ceremony, students signed the traditional matriculation book and heard comments from President Miller and other officials.


LEARNING TO WORK, WORKING TO LEARNAS PART OF ONGOING initiativesto make college more affordable andto provide meaningful, campus-based work opportunities for stu-dents, Bethany’s College WorkProgram helps students to pay fortheir education while engaging themin the learning experience.

“National statistics from theNational Survey of StudentEngagement (NSSE) and the FederalWork Study Program (FWSP)demonstrate the twin benefits ofworking on campus,” PresidentMiller said. “Not only are studentswho work during the college yearsmore engaged in their learning thanthose who do not, but also, learnersemployed on campus are moreengaged with their overall education-al experience.”

During the past year, 535 studentsheld meaningful positions on campusthrough two programs: the FederalWork Study Program (FWSP) andthe restructured BethanyEducational Employment Program(BEEP). The former allows eligiblestudents to join work programsthrough their college to earn moneyfor tuition and other expenses. BEEPis an institutionally funded program.Bethany supports both at a cost of $1million annually.

Director of Student SupportServices Tracy DePew directs theprogram that allows students to workup to 20 hours per week during theacademic year in campus-based posi-tions. These include employment asstaff assistant/associate in the Officeof the President, house manager atthe Renner Scholars House, staff atthe Gresham Inn, alumni call centercallers, data entry in the enrollmentcenter, and student assistant coaches,as well as other jobs in the library,cafeteria and equestrian facility. Anadditional 50 students are employedduring the summer to work on build-ings and grounds and paint crewsand as camp coordinators, receivinghousing and meal plans.

“Not only do these work programsallow Bethany to enroll talented stu-

dents who might not otherwiseattend, but also, the College benefitstremendously from their productivity.Their efforts really strengthen ouroverall campus operations,” saysPresident Miller, whose office regu-larly employs student workers.

Among these is Justin Miller, asenior social work major, who couldhave matriculated tuition-free toanother area college where his fatheris employed. Instead, he choseBethany because of its national aca-

demic reputation. Meeting PresidentMiller in spring 2008 at a scholarshipbanquet, he is one of six studentsserving in a variety of positions forthe Office of the President. He alsoserves as house manager for Hibernia– The Renner Scholars House.

Another student, sophomorepolitical science and psychologymajor Morgan Minor, worked allsummer on paint crews at CampbellMansion, the equestrian facility andthe residence halls to help fund aspring trip to London, U.K., with thestudy abroad program. Minor is amember of the women's tennis teamand active in a variety of other cam-pus activities.

Quinn Taylor, a senior psychologymajor from New Orleans, works avariety of campus jobs from weedeating on the grounds team to work-ing the line in the cafeteria.

Other students, including SaraMizzoni, Morgan Arthur, KortniCollins, Amanda Thomas, MollyHeimbrock and Margy Card staff thereception area at the GreshmanInn/Mountainside ConferenceCenter.

Gaining valuable work experience,underwriting college expenses andsupporting College operations, stu-dents working on campus acquirereal-world skills in time manage-ment, interpersonal relations andcommunications through the CollegeWork Program. “It represents a win-win for everyone,” President Millerconcluded.

“Not only do these work programs allow Bethany to enroll talented students who might not otherwise attend, but also, the College benefits tremendously from their productivity.”—President Scott D. Miller

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An Interview withPresident MillerQ. Even before your official arrivalin December 2007, you placed astrong emphasis on inclusive planning in all aspects of theCollege. How did you begin toimplement tactics?Everyone knows that I love baseball.Baseball great Yogi Berra once said,“You’ve got to be careful if you don’tknow where you’re going ‘cause youmight not get there!” Planning in allaspects of the Bethany enterpriseensures that we know where we’regoing.

This includes setting short-termand long-range goals. TheInstitutional Review, commissionedby the Board of Trustees at the timeof my appointment, provided ananalysis of the State of the College —good and bad — and helped us setshort-term goals. Four other nationalconsultants assisted us in charting apath in critical areas of operations.And then we began the nine-monthprocess of developing an all-inclu-sive, comprehensive 10-year masterplanning process utilizing expertsfrom Performa Higher Education ofGreen Bay, Wis.

Planning should be continuous.While we set short- and long-termgoals, we should always be review-ing progress and determining newand better ways to serve modern-daystudents.

Q. What are the most importantaspects of the master plan that you want to execute in this academic year?Academically, we are pursuing newinitiatives that are mindful of ourclassical liberal arts reputation butare also responsive to contemporarytrends. These include some addition-al undergraduate programs andselected mission-driven graduateprograms, including a Master ofArts in Teaching and a Master ofInterdisciplinary Studies or Masterof Fine Arts.

From an operational perspective,we will continue our focus on foun-dational projects that will make ourcampus more appealing to contem-porary students. Early projects haveincluded upgrades to technology, a24-hour fitness center, new Boomer’sand Bethany Beanery, improvementsto the athletic facilities and more. Weadded five new parking areas andmore than 200 new spaces. This year,we’ll complete an approximate $4.5million renovation to Cochran Hall toinclude suite-style student housing.

Q. Why a strategic master plan?Strategic suggests an intentional,well-thought-out process. That’swhat I like to think we’re doing.We’re using national experts to facilitate the discussion in all ourplanning. But collectively, we’relooking in a very strategic way atwho we want to be and what weneed to do to get there.

Q. How will recommendationsfrom the recent Reaffirmation ofAccreditation be incorporated intothe Master Plan and implemented?The Institutional Review and theReaffirmation of AccreditationReport are both providing the basisfor our long-range planning.

Q. Five years from now, how different will Bethany look toalumni and friends who know ittoday due to long-range planning?

Bethany College has had a goldenpast. Now it’s up to us to craft abright new future. Planning willfocus on preserving our beautifulhistoric campus, while adding facilities that will make us more contemporary in appearance. Wewill selectively grow to 1,100 head-count and 1,025 in residence. We willcontinue our outstanding traditionof being a national liberal arts collegethat is on the cutting edge of innova-tive trends and services.

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PRESIDENT SCOTT D. MILLER delivered his annual State of the College address in August asBethany marked the start of the 2009-2010 academic year. Below are some highlights from his reportand a glimpse of the latest activities and projects happening on campus.

With the 10-Year College Master Plan – Bethany 2020 – in place, Bethany is well-positionedto honor its founders while adapting their vision and mission to contemporary challenges.This is being accomplished through a number of innovative new partnerships and projectsdesigned to increase visibility, generate revenue and expand the College’s reach.

The College added several new names to its list of academic staff, including Vice Presidentof Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Dr. Darin Fields. Professor of Biology John T.Burns, a Fulbright scholar and internationally known researcher, was a finalist for theFaculty Merit Foundation’s West Virginia Professor of the Year award. Professor ofPsychology John T. Hull was recognized by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Foundation as the 2009 recipient of the T.A. Abbott Award for Faculty Excellence.Longtime Bethanian Dr. Gary Kappel is taking on a new and vital role this year asAssociate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Thanks to sound management of its resources and increasing alumni participation, Bethanyended the last fiscal year with a balanced budget and more than $20 million committed tothe $52 million capital campaign, “Transformation Now! The Campaign for Bethany College.”Too see the transformation taking place at Bethany, visit: www.bethanywv.edu/about-bethany/president-and-college-leadership/transformation-at-bethany

Bethany students enjoy a wide variety of opportunities to supplement classroom learningwith off-campus and global educational opportunities. The College successfully completedthe North Central Higher Learning Commission re-affirmation process and hopes to buildupon its existing academic excellence by implementing graduate programs and possiblenew program niches in environmental science, criminal justice, and/or veterinary science.

More than 60 percent of students found meaningful employment on campus during the pastyear. The College continues to look for ways to expand opportunities for students throughthe federal work-study program and the Bethany Educational Employment Program.

The admissions and financial aid process has undergone an overhaul and is now organizedunder the concept of an Enrollment Center. These efforts have produced the best newenrollment rates in 40 years, a trend that is expected to continue.

As a signatory of the College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, the Collegehas pledged to reduce global warming emissions and to integrate sustainability into its curriculum. In less than a year, the Bethany College dining service has donated more than1,300 pounds of metal for recycling and, through donations of cooking oil, has helped produce more than 800 gallons of biofuel for five local farms.

Athletics and recreation continue to be a vital part of campus life. A recent study indicatedthat more than 65 percent of students expect to participate in intercollegiate sports or arecreation program. Nearly 90 percent reported using fitness facilities or participating inorganized intramural activities. Significant athletic facility upgrades have been completed,including the renovation of the new Bison Stadium and softball field, expansion of theweight and locker room facilities at the Johnson Recreation Center and a new 24-hour fit-ness center at the Cummins Community Center.

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BETHANY COLLEGE announceddetails of the McCann FamilyStudent Investment Fund, whereBethany students will now serve asinvestment professionals responsiblefor a $1 million endowment andapply the financial savvy they havedeveloped in the classroom to thereal-world theater of investmentmanagement. The fund, establishedby Robert and Cindy McCann ofMadison, N.J., positions Bethany asthe first college in West Virginia tooffer a student-led investment fundof this kind and one of only a handfulof small colleges across the nation todo so.

The McCann Family StudentInvestment Fund will be adminis-tered by the students, with supportfrom an expert advisory council.Students will be responsible forresearching stocks, persuading asso-ciates of the wisdom of their invest-ment recommendations and execut-ing trades. They will be evaluated ontheir performance and will berequired to develop regular reportson the results of their activities andwork to best practice corporate gover-nance and the highest standards offiduciary care.

“The magnitude of this project isa reflection of how Cindy and I feelabout Bethany,” McCann shared.“The fund is an incredible opportu-

nity for Bethany students to engagein unique, specialized learning expe-riences and enrich their education.”

Robert McCann, Chief ExecutiveOfficer of UBS Wealth ManagementAmericas, is a 1980 graduate ofBethany College and serves as ViceChairman of Bethany’s Board ofTrustees. He and his wife, CindyMcCann, were inspired to initiate theventure in part because of the positiveexperience he had with a similar proj-ect as a graduate student at the NeeleySchool of Business of Texas ChristianUniversity (TCU), where he earned hisM.B.A. McCann credits his experiencewith the TCU Educational InvestmentFund as being the most valuable learn-ing experience he had there and hopesto provide the same opportunity forBethany students.

Dr. Scott D. Miller, President ofBethany College, stated, “Bob andCindy’s commitment to Bethany overthe years has been unique. TheMcCann Family Student InvestmentFund adds another distinctive featureto the Bethany curriculum. For stu-dents to have the ability to investthese funds directly and be responsi-ble for the performance of the fund istruly a remarkable opportunity.”

“The McCann Family InvestmentFund has truly enriched my educa-tional experience at Bethany Collegethrough allowing me to apply class-room concepts to real world portfoliomanagement,” stated Bethany Collegestudent Kelly Sofka, Chief Executive

Officer of the fund. Sofka continued,“Managing real money has motivat-ed me to acquire the skills andknowledge necessary for informedinvestment decision making andsecurities analysis. Participating inthe fund has been an invaluableopportunity that has enhanced myacademic experience and has con-tributed to my future career success.”

Though the McCann FamilyStudent Investment Fund will beadministered by Bethany College stu-dents, it will maintain a core group ofexternal officers that are appointed byMr. McCann and serve as an ExternalAdvisory Committee to the studentsand the fund. The external committeeconsists of Brian McCann of Reston,Va.; George M. Davis, a 1978 graduateof Bethany; Tom Miller, a 1977 gradu-ate of the College; and DavidJablonowski, a 1980 graduate. WilliamBooker of Chatham, N.J., will workwith the students in executing invest-ments. Along with the ExternalInstitutional Committee, a FacultyAdvisory Committee will help formthe fund’s overall Advisory Committee.The Faculty Advisory Committee willconsist of the Department of Businessand Economics faculty, as well asBethany’s President, Executive VicePresident and General Council andthe Vice President for InstitutionalAdvancement.

The fund will seek favorable long-term total return through capitalappreciation and investment incomeprimarily from equities as well asfixed income securities. Investmentsin common stocks as well as invest-ment grade bonds will be empha-sized. The fund will invest in“growth” stocks and “value” stocks

The McCann Family Student Investment Fund will be administered by the students, with supportfrom an expert advisory council. Students will beresponsible for researching stocks, persuading associates of the wisdom of their investment recommendations and executing trades.

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and will seek stocks that provide div-idend income and stocks that havethe potential for capital appreciation,and investments will be made in bothdomestic and international securities.

In addition to financial perform-ance, the McCann Family StudentInvestment Fund will, through itsAdvisory Committee, emphasize keyprinciples of client service, sustain-able investing and effective corporategovernance in order to provide stu-dents with the most valuable andcomprehensive investment manage-ment learning experience possible.

Fifty percent of the fund’s invest-ment income will be reinvested intothe McCann Family StudentInvestment Fund. The remaining 50percent will serve to support theMcCann Learning Center at BethanyCollege. The Center was establishedin 2007 and is designed to enhancethe learning skills of all students,including students with disabilities,and to support the heightened per-formance of faculty and staff. TheCenter aids more than 100 studentseach week through services such asone-on-one appointments with staff,study sessions, tutoring and supple-mental instruction, as well as drop-inappointments for specific math, tech-nology, writing and other assignmentquestions. Like the student invest-ment fund, the McCann LearningCenter was born out of the McCanns’passion for Bethany and their desireto cultivate the continued success ofthe students, faculty and staff whohelp make Bethany one of the nation’spremiere private colleges.

Gregory B. Jordan, Chair of theBoard of Trustees, remarked, “All ofus associated with Bethany are pro-foundly grateful to Bob and CindyMcCann for their generous and highlypurposeful gift. The McCann FamilyStudent Investment Fund createsunique opportunities for Bethany students to hone valuable, real-worldbusiness and leadership skills. Bob’songoing commitment to providingquality learning experiences at Bethanyis simply exemplary.”

CommunicationDepartment BeginsUpgrades, Starts NewStudy SequenceTHE Communication Department atBethany College has begun its fifthdecade with major upgrades to itscourse curricula and learning labora-tories, a newly endowed JournalismSpeakers Series and collaborativelearning projects.

In addition, a new study sequence,Digital Media and Journalism, began inthe fall, Department Chair Dr. PatrickSutherland noted. Two new depart-mental course offerings, Digital Mediaand Digital Culture and MyNews.com:News Literacy, an interdisciplinarycourse, were offered for the first time.

The department has also unveiledtwo new state-of-the-art digital computer laboratories featuring IMac24-inch flat screen monitors and AdobeCreative Suite 4 software for use in theCollege’s Student Publications Centerand Graphic Design laboratories.

“These hardware and softwareadditions position us as a cutting-edge program in Digital Media andJournalism, Web 2.0 and IntegratedMarketing Communications (advertising and public relations)studies, within a small liberal artssetting,” Sutherland stated.

President Miller Profiled in NACUBO Book...PRESIDENT Miller is featured in arecently released book by the NationalAssociation of College and UniversityBusiness Officers (NACUBO). The 420-page book, WeatheringTurbulent Times: A Small College Guideto Financial Health, by Dr. MichaelTownsley (NACUBO: Washington,DC, 2009) includes case studies of six colleges under the chapter “HowPrivate Colleges Turn Around andFlourish.” It tracks Dr. Miller’s 10-yeartenure as president of Wesley College,Dover, Del.

...Coordinates PresidentialPerspectivesWith his colleague, Dr. MarylouiseFennell, RSM, senior counsel for theCouncil of Independent Colleges andpast president of Carlow Universityin Pittsburgh, President Miller alsoserves as executive editor ofPresidential Perspectives, a nationalthought leadership series written bycollege presidents and published byAramark Higher Education. It recentlylaunched its fourth year with a seriesof chapters entitled “Leadership in the Great Recession,” designed toshare practical strategies and bestpractices with education institutionsduring the most challenging economic environment in recent history. Chapters may be found at www.presidentialperspectives.org.

Jordan ’81 Re-elected to Lead Reed SmithGREGORY B. JORDAN ’81, chair of the College Board of Trustees, hasbeen re-elected to a fourth three-year term as Reed Smith LLP’s GlobalManaging Partner. He was first elected to the position in 2000. TheWheeling, W.Va., native will also continue to serve as chairman of the firm’sManagement Team and its Executive Committee.

During Jordan’s nine-year tenure as managing partner, Reed Smith hascompleted a series of combinations and mergers in London, California, NewYork, Chicago, the Middle East and Asia, to become one of the 15 largestfirms in the world with nearly 1,600 lawyers in 23 offices around the globe. In2003, The American Lawyer named Mr. Jordan one of the top 45 lawyersunder 45 in the U.S. In 2005, The Lawyer named him to the Global 100, a listof the world’s most influential lawyers, and he has been listed in The BestLawyers in America since 1995. He serves on the boards of the LeadershipCouncil on Legal Diversity and the Carnegie Science Center.


TRAGEDY OFTEN fos-ters enduring good forothers. This proved to bethe case when Dr.Kathleen B. Gaberson of

Pittsburgh created an endowed pro-fessorship to honor the life of her lateson, Bethany alumnus MatthewQuay Ammon ’96, a gifted, youngintellectual property attorney forMicrosoft who died in 2006.

President Miller announced theestablishment of the Matthew QuayAmmon Endowed Professorship inMathematics at the College’s FallConvocation in September 2009. Thefirst appointment will begin with the2010-2011 academic year.

Ammon graduated cum laudefrom Bethany in 1996 with a Bachelorof Science degree in computer sci-ence and a minor in mathematics. Dr.Gaberson, former professor andchair of the Department of NursingEducation and director of nursing atShepherd University,Shepherdstown, W.Va., returned tocampus to remember her son at theConvocation in Commencement Hall:

“Matthew loved Bethany andalways attributed his success in lawschool and employment to Bethany’srigorous academic standards and theindividual attention he received fromthe faculty.

“I am thankful for the opportunityto establish a professorship in honorof my beloved son’s life — and also ingratitude for the faculty at BethanyCollege, who recognized and nur-tured the development of his talentsand interests.”

Ammon, a Pittsburgh native, wasan active and popular figure on cam-

pus during his days at Bethany. Heparticipated in the soccer program,was a member of the Alpha SigmaPhi fraternity and was inducted intothe Alpha chapter of the Kappa MuEpsilon mathematics honor societyas a junior. He often noted his pro-found respect and affection for aca-

demic advisor and mentor, the lateProfessor James Allison, formerchair of the Mathematics andComputer Science Department.

Ammon went on to earn a lawdegree from Duquesne University,where he distinguished himself asthe winner of the Appellate MootCourt competition and as associaterecent decisions editor of theDuquesne Law Review. Specializingin intellectual property law, he

gained experience at law firms in Pittsburgh, Pa., Austin, Texas,Washington, DC and Kansas City, Mo.

In spring 2006, Ammon joinedthe Legal and Corporate AffairsDepartment of MicrosoftCorporation as an intellectualproperty and licensing attorney atthe company’s Redmond, Wash.,headquarters. He quickly enlargedhis circle of friends by joining thePacific Northwest Chapter of theAudi Club. When he wasn’t per-formance driving his Nogaro blueAudi S4 at track events, he enjoyed

many other outdoor activities, suchas mountain biking, hiking, runningand motorcycle riding.

Ammon, 31, was killed Nov. 16, 2006,when a 210-foot construction cranecollapsed and crashed through theroof of his apartment in Bellevue, Wash.

“The Bethany community is pro-foundly grateful for the privilege tohonor Matthew, a remarkable son,student and professional. Matthewrepresents the very best of BethanyCollege, and it is our deep hope thatDr. Gaberson’s generous gift will fur-ther in others the exceptional talent,determination and potential thatMatthew so richly possessed,” statedGregory B. Jordan, chairman of theBethany College Board of Trustees.

Remarkable SonMatthew Quay Ammon Professorship Honors Life of Young Alumnus

“I am thankful for the opportunity to establisha professorship in honor of my beloved son’slife — and also in gratitude for the faculty atBethany College, who recognized and nurturedthe development of his talents and interests.” – Dr. Kathleen B. Gaberson, Pittsburgh, Pa., mother of Matthew Ammon ‘96

Dr. Kathleen B. Gaberson


Q. How will you explore possiblenew academic niches and identifywhich will be created and when?Further, how do you integrate pre-professional and professionalprograms into Bethany’s traditionalliberal arts mission?

One of Bethany College’s greateststrengths as a small college of nationaldistinction is its liberal arts curricu-lum. We believe passionately in thevalue of a liberal arts education as thebest preparation for a life in which,more than ever, learning and changeare continuous. As we look to thefuture at Bethany and explore newacademic programs, we will do so in amanner consistent with this heritageand philosophy. However, we mustalso recognize that we are not immuneto change and that our curriculummust speak to the future.

A recent article in the Chronicle ofHigher Education identified severalemerging new majors on college

campuses — they contain words suchas “sustainability,” “service science”and “health informatics.” These andsimilar programs are often highlyinterdisciplinary and increasingly pro-fessionally oriented. This year, I imple-mented a new program review processthat provides a structured way to exam-ine which opportunities may be a goodfit for Bethany in terms of our facultyexpertise, resources and student profile.

An important component of ourstrategic plan is to grow our full-timeenrollment to more than 1,000. To besuccessful, we must not only highlightthe strengths of our current programs,but also we need to present new areas

of study attractive to prospective stu-dents. As President Miller noted inhis “State of the College” address inAugust, we must engage in some“thinking outside the box” to find theright balance between what we do welland what will enable additionalgrowth in program areas such as sustainability, criminal justice, animalscience and, possibly, in some mission-appropriate master’s programs suchas teaching, fine arts and/or interdisci-plinary studies. All of our pre-profes-sional programs (Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical,Pre-Ministry, Pre-Physical Therapyand Pre-Veterinary) are deeply inte-


DR. DARIN E. FIELDS begins his first full academicyear as vice president for academic affairs anddean of faculty, succeeding Interim Dean GaryKappel ‘74, (see sidebar) who was honored with aBoard of Trustees citation at the February 2009State of the College convocation. Dr. Fields bringsa wealth of experience to Bethany. A long-timedean at Wilkes University, he earned his Ph.D.and M.A. degrees from the University of Delawareand B.A. from the University of Arizona.

“As we look to the future and explore new academicprograms, we will do so in a manner consistent withBethany’s heritage and philosophy. However, we mustalso recognize that we are not immune to change andthat our curriculum must speak to the future.”

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grated into our liberal arts curriculum,and our professional programs suchas education, social work, businessand accounting all emphasize theintegration of liberal arts as a crucialelement of the educational experience.We recognize that our graduates suc-ceed in these areas because of thepreparation they receive at Bethany.

Q. Talk about some of the ways inwhich you are offering cost-effectiveways for Bethany students to experi-ence new learning environments,both on campus, on other U.S. cam-puses and overseas.

In much the same way that weobserve the program mix of majorschanging on college campuses, we arealso seeing new modalities of learningthat do not resemble the traditionalseat-time classroom experience. As aprincipally residential college, weknow that life in the classroom willalways be a critical component of theBethany experience. However,Bethany students also enjoy a wealthof opportunities for learning outsidethis traditional context. Distancelearning teleconferencing capabili-ties are available to students at ourMountainside Conference Center,where they can interact face-to-facewith business leaders (many ofwhom are successful alums), stu-dents in classes on other campusesor in conference settings. We willbe bringing a second teleconferenc-ing location online this year in theHurl Education Building.

We also offer extensive studyabroad relationships that allow stu-dents to remain registered at Bethany,retaining eligibility for Bethany finan-cial aid, while studying at more than20 colleges and universities world-wide. As we all know, in today’s glob-ally connected world, exposure andunderstanding of other cultures isvitally important. Thus, we have welcomed new study abroad part-nerships with Harlaxton College ofEngland and with the Inter-American Consortium Exchange.Harlaxton College, the British cam-pus of the University of Evansville, is

housed in an extraordinary 100-roomVictorian manor house on a magnifi-cent 105-acre estate near Grantham inLincolnshire County. The HarlaxtonProgram follows the British Studiesmodel in which classes are held fourdays a week, with long weekendsallowing students to engage in formaland informal travel excursionsthroughout the United Kingdom andelsewhere in Europe.

Bethany College is also the newestmember of the InterAmericanConsortium, a partnership of sixAmerican colleges which also includesWesley College, Lake Erie College,Elmira College, Neumann Universityand Tri-State University along with 11international institutions. PresidentMiller, a co-founder of the organiza-tion, also chairs its Board. Participationin the Consortium facilitates student,faculty and staff exchanges and special term courses throughout theworld. Through the InterAmericanConsortium, qualified Bethany students may remain registered atBethany while living and studyingfor a semester or full year at institu-tions in Bulgaria, Costa Rica,France, Italy, Pakistan and Panama.

Through the State DepartmentIntensive Summer Language Institutesin Critical Languages, the Office ofInternational Studies can helpBethany students apply for overseasscholarships for intensive summerlanguage institutes in 11 critically need-ed foreign languages. These scholar-ships are provided by the UnitedStates Department of State andCouncil of American OverseasResearch Centers.

Nearly all these programs are stan-dard semester abroad experiences.Bethany faculty frequently offerJanuary and May term travel coursesto locations around the globe, andthere are multiple club travel opportu-nities during the year. Looking to thefuture, we want to expand andenhance “study away” experiencesthat may not be to a foreign country,but to domestic locations that our stu-dents would not otherwise experience.All these opportunities enrich andcontribute to the excellent experiencebenefiting our students at Bethany.

An Attitude of GratitudeDR. GARY KAPPEL ’74,professor of history, will lead thecontinuing development of BethanyCollege’s assessment efforts asassociate vice president for aca-demic affairs. In his new role, hewill coordinate the academic program and student learningassessments and institutional effectiveness efforts.

Dr. Kappel, who recently spear-headed Bethany’s successful re-accreditation process, has also beenappointed to the Perry and AleeceGresham Chair in Humanities.

“Gary’s excellent work in guidingthe North Central Higher LearningCommission re-affirmation process,his deep institutional knowledgeand his long commitment toBethany make him a perfect choicefor this position,” President Millersaid.

“He performed yeoman’s work as chair of the Bethany CollegeReaffirmation of AccreditationTeam,” President Miller, whorecently presented Dr. Kappel witha resolution on behalf of the CollegeBoard of Trustees, continued.

Signed by President Miller andBoard Chair Greg Jordan, the reso-lution expressed “gratitude to Garyfor his tremendous leadership, taskorientation and exemplary work.”

A Bethany alumnus, Dr. Kappeljoined the Bethany faculty in 1983after earning master’s and doctoratedegrees from West VirginiaUniversity. He has served as chairof the Department of History andPolitical Science and served asinterim dean of faculty prior to Dr. Fields’ recent appointment.

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continuing education opportunities,including online courses, programsand webcasts. The partnership alsohosts special workshops for studentnewspaper editors at the New YorkTimes. We continue our participationin the Online Consortium ofIndependent Colleges and Universitieswhich allows a student at Bethany totake up to 12 credit hours worth ofcoursework toward a degree onlinefrom courses of the 80 member insti-tutions.

Q. How does one infuse the Presidents’Climate Challenge and “green” initia-tives into the curriculum?

This summer, President Miller’ssigning of the American College andUniversity Presidents’ ClimateCommitment pledged BethanyCollege to reducing global warmingemissions and to integrating sustain-ability into our curriculum. Theimportant thing to remember about“sustainability” is that it encompassesa very wide range of disciplines. Thus,it can become an exciting way todevelop curricular initiatives centeredon campus green initiatives. Thecampus-wide efforts to reduce carbonemissions then become living andlearning laboratories for students.

On a broader scale, issues of sustainability can enter into the curriculum of many disciplines, fromenvironmental science and biology toeconomics, politics and internationalstudies. As we move forward in meet-ing the challenge of reducing our car-bon emissions, what we really need toask ourselves, as a faculty and aninstitution, is how these issues willaffect the world our students will beentering. How do we best preparethem for this future? Again, I thinkour greatest strength lies in our liberalarts identity. The more disparatecourses in which we pose the difficultquestions about our global environ-ment, the more aware of their com-plexity our students become; however,I believe that the key to real impact liesbeyond coursework. We mustembrace sustainability as a philosophyfor the future — that means that weincorporate it into everything we doon campus. Other colleges that have

taken the lead in this area demonstratethat this approach has a profoundimpact on the education studentsreceive.

Q. One of the major challenges facing small liberal arts collegessuch as Bethany is the cost of keeping current with technology.Please discuss some ongoing andprospective initiatives.

Technology is so pervasive in ourlives today that I think it helps to thinkof it as a necessary part of the facilityenvironment of the campus, ratherthan as a special tool or piece of equip-ment. Our students have grown up ina digital world, and our campus tech-nology environment must addresstheir needs and expectations. For acollege such as Bethany, staying cur-rent is a matter of careful planning andresource management. We can’t possi-bly afford to be state-of-the-art in all ofour technology areas, but we need tobe there in certain key areas.

This summer, we unveiled two newstate-of-the-art digital computer labo-ratories featuring IMac 24-inch flatscreen monitors and Adobe CreativeSuite 4 software for use in the college’sStudent Publications Center andgraphic design laboratories. We haveprogressed with our campus-wideimplementation of MicrosoftExchange, moving away from our pre-vious Linux-based systems. TheExchange System enables sophisticat-ed email, calendaring, task manage-ment, contact management and net-work security tools.

Through our participation in theIndependent College Enterprise, wenow utilize Datatel software for ouradministrative computing needs. We are also implementing a cyclicalequipment replacement plan forkeeping desktop technology currentfor our faculty and staff. This year weare investigating upgrading campusnetwork infrastructure to providebetter control, security and increasedbandwidth to all users. This newnetwork infrastructure will allow usto enhance our distance learningcapacities, expand our campus wire-less access and implement Voice OverIP phones.

Q. Beyond Bethany College’s ownresources, what new and ongoingpartnerships are providing learningopportunities?

Bethany is proud of its partner-ships with several institutions andorganizations that open a wide rangeof learning possibilities for our stu-dents. Our cooperative programsinclude a 3+2 engineering program, inwhich students spend three years inthe liberal arts environment atBethany and then attend either Case-Western Reserve University orColumbia University for an additionaltwo years; and another 3+3 law pro-gram in conjunction with DuquesneUniversity which permits a student tocomplete three years of undergraduatework at Bethany before entering theDuquesne University Law School forcompletion of the J.D. degree afterthree more years of study. BethanyCollege also participates in a ContractStudent program through WestVirginia University which allows stu-dents who can claim West Virginiaresidency status to obtain a position asa contract student at one of threeschools: The Ohio State University, theUniversity of Georgia or TuskegeeInstitute to study veterinary science.We recently established 2+2 coopera-tive programs in social work withWest Virginia Northern CommunityCollege (WVNCC) which permits stu-dents to complete their AssociateDegree at WVNCC and then to com-plete a bachelor’s degree in social workor education at Bethany College withtwo more years of study.

In addition, we have recently estab-lished a Junior Year College AffiliateProgram and Transfer of CreditAgreement with The Art institute ofPittsburgh that enables students totake specialized courses in one of 15selected programs. Students from theArt Institute can also transfer creditsto Bethany to pursue a Bachelor’sdegree. Our newest partnership iswith the New York Times KnowledgeNetwork, in conjunction with theCouncil of Independent Colleges. Aspart of this partnership, students andfaculty will have access to the NewYork Times Knowledge Network offer-ing a variety of distinctive adult and

Computer GreekKEN BADO ’77 is second of three generationsto attend Bethany, where he played football andbelonged to Phi Tau fraternity. Now executivevice president of sales & services at Autodesk ®a global software corporation, Ken got his “computer pioneer”start as a student in the days when “computers were made of wood.”


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Q. You have been described as“bleeding Bethany blood.” Explain, please.A. I’m the second of three genera-tions to attend Bethany. Both of myparents were alumni, having met oncampus, married shortly after gradu-

ation in 1950, andsettling inPittsburgh. Myearliest and fond-est memories areof attending fallhomecomingevents and athlet-

ic contests with my Dad, who was asports fanatic. I always thoughtBethany football was the greatest, soit was natural for me to enroll thereas a math major and to play footballas a safety and defensive back. Ivividly remember the team winningthe 1975 Presidents Conference in my junior year against undefeatedWashington & Jefferson in Wash-ington, Pa.

Incidentally, my father was raisedvirtually on campus in Beech Bottom,W.Va. This is the same small commu-nity which has spawned manyBethany trustees, including BoardChair Greg Jordan and Linda Lewis,whose family origins were also there.

Q. Many other family members arealso Bethany alumni. What is itabout the College that encouragesyou to remain so involved? A. Yes, my wife, Angela ’77, a Phi Muwhom I met on campus and marriedshortly after graduation, is an alum-na, as is my brother, Mark, ’87 — alsoa football player and a Beta. Our eld-est son, Matt ‘01, also graduated fromBethany. When we visited campus infall 1996 for Matt’s round of collegevisits, he was immediately impressedwith Bethany and decided right thenand there that it was the college forhim. However, being a teen at thetime, he didn’t want to give us the sat-isfaction of telling us his choice then.Instead, he told us of his decision sev-eral weeks later after we had com-

pleted the college tour.What keeps me involved, in addi-

tion to these very strong family ties, isthe many opportunities to explore myinterests and abilities that Bethanyoffered me as a young man. I believemany young people can still benefitfrom these opportunities today. Forexample, because of the college’s sizeand supportive environment, I wasactive as a radio newscaster, footballplayer, member of the men’s lacrosseand track teams and as a member ofPhi Tau fraternity, where I met aneclectic mix of people from all overthe country, from all walks of life.

Q. Although you live and work at aconsiderable distance from campus,you have remained engaged as aTrustee. What special expertiseand involvement do you bring to the Board? A. As an Executive Committee mem-ber, I’ve tried to work with othertrustees to provide a strategic, finan-cially sustainable direction for thecollege, to offer direction for a bal-anced portfolio of academic programsand to support marketing efforts —recognizing that all enrollment man-agement and marketing efforts do notjust fill a class, but help to lay thefoundation for the future. As a group,we knew what needed to be done andwere fortunate to hire Dr. Scott Millerto provide the tactical direction.

Q. Describe your Bethany studentexperience and how it has impactedyour life today. Favorite profes-sors? Memorable experiences? A. Bethany was enormously formativein my professional career, because Iwas fortunate to be here in the earlydays of computers — just mainframes,no pc’s — and I had the chance tohelp found a computer science majorwith Professor Jim Allison, chair ofthe Department of Mathematics, andProfessor John Atkins. I spent a lot oftime with Dr. Atkins and enjoyed thechallenge of problem-solving withhim. I knew that computers were

going to be the future, and of course, Ihave built my career around thatindustry. It has taken me to twocountries and several states. But I’malways happy and at home when Icome back to Bethany.

KEN BADO: CAREER HIGHLIGHTSKen Bado has served as executive vicepresident of sales & services atAutodesk®,a San Francisco-baseddesign and engineering software firm,since 2002. His organization is respon-sible for the worldwide sales ofAutodesk’s solutions for customers inthe building, manufacturing, infrastruc-ture, and media and entertainmentindustries. Bado’s organization alsoprovides support, subscription andconsulting services that help cus-tomers use Autodesk® software toimprove their business performance,maintain growth and productivity in theworldwide economy and, as Bado putsit, “making sure the right people are inthe right jobs.”

After earning a bachelor’s degreefrom Bethany College in 1977, Badodeveloped strong connections with cus-tomers in his early career, working as anapplication engineer before moving intocomputer sales. After initially sellinghardware, Bado moved to software salesin 1983 and has never looked back.

One of the top sales representativesat Intergraph Corporation —where hesold to the manufacturing, GIS, andAEC industries — he later managedsales of Intergraph AEC products forthe central United States. He thenmoved on to an 11-year career atMentor Graphics, holding positions ofincreasing responsibility in sales, mar-keting, customer support and consult-ing. His last position with Mentor wasas senior vice president of world trade,for which he managed 1,200 employeesworldwide.

“Autodesk® makes great productsthat make a real difference in people’slives,” says Bado. “Helping our cus-tomers get results is the best result forour company.”

AN INTERVIEW WITH TRUSTEE KE N BADO ’77


Dr. Neil Christman ’55, H’08 — a well-knownbusinessman in theAtlanta area and long-time supporter of

Bethany College —returned to cam-pus from his home in Duluth, Ga., toaddress Bethany’s Fall Convocationceremony in September 2009.

“Neil’s roots reach deep into the lifeof Bethany College — and his visionfar into the College’s future. As he hasgrown from a successful student to aregionally known entrepreneur andphilanthropist, so has his relationshipwith his alma mater,” PresidentMiller stated in introductory remarks.

“His impact on the quality andvitality of our institution has beenremarkable, making his presence atthis year’s Fall Convocation a fittingand welcome initiation to Bethany’s169th academic year,” he added.

Christman was president of ChrisVolvo of Marietta, Ga., and ChrisBMW of Decatur, Ga., as well as chiefexecutive officer of North Point Volvoof Alpharetta, Ga., until 2003, whenhe sold all but the latter dealership.

He is managing partner of ChrisAssociates: Real Estate Partnershipand Chris Management Services:Management and Computer ServicesPartnership, both located in Decatur,Ga. His North Point Volvo dealershipis a five-time winner of the “NationalDealer of Excellence” Award.

Christman graduated fromBethany College in 1955 with a degreein economics. He has served onBethany’s Board of Trustees since 1996

and was the recipient of the AlumniCouncil’s 2004 “Distinguished Serviceto Alma Mater” Award. Current com-mittee assignments include finance,investments and audit, which he for-merly chaired.

In recognition of his service toBethany, Christman was awarded anhonorary Doctor of Humane Lettersdegree by the College in 2008. Inaddition, upon completion of theextensive restoration and renovation

Neil’s roots reach deep into the life of BethanyCollege — and his vision far into the College’s future.As he has grown from a successful student to aregionally known entrepreneur and philanthro-pist, so has his relationship with his alma mater.”– President Scott D. Miller

ALUMNI PROFILE: N E I L CH R I STMAN ’55

Laying theFoundationLoyalty and trust have been the cornerstone for Neil Christman ’55,and his enduring relationships with Bethany College

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project at Pendleton Heights, the Board of Trustees voted to nameBethany’s historic presidential resi-dence “Christman Manor atPendleton Heights” in acknowledge-ment of Christman’s significant sup-port of the project.

A native of New York City andLong Island, Christman and his wifeJackie are the parents of four children— Lori, Kathryn, Joyce and Dale.

“Bethany’s staff and faculty wereinstrumental in laying the foundationfor my success in my businesscareer,” Christman told the Bethanycommunity at his Sept. 10, 2009,Convocation address.

“I didn’t come in with a 4.0 average;in fact, I was accepted largely becausemy older brother, Ted (Theo) ’52, wasalready enrolled. In addition, a pro-

fessor and dean of students, Dr. ForrestH. Kirkpatrick, who was also a Beta,intervened on my behalf,” he recalled.

Dr. Kirkpatrick later became a val-ued mentor and friend. Christmanrecalls long conversations with theprofessor and administrator, especial-ly about ethics and the importance of“continuously evaluating and re-eval-uating what you are doing and whyyou are doing it.” He stayed in touchwith “Kirk” until the latter’s death.

“Looking back on my businesscareer, I recognize that when dealer-ships exceeded my expectations, it wasalways because of loyalty to and trustin personnel — holding them account-able, but also treating them, as well ascustomers, with utmost respect.”

“Bethany faculty can work won-ders — not miracles, but wonders,”he told assembled students and fac-ulty at the Opening Convocation.

Highlights of his Bethany careerinclude pledging Beta Theta Pi, livingin the Beta House for three years andserenading his future wife, Jackie, onthe porch of the Alpha Xi house. “Icouldn’t carry a tune,” he recalled of

the evening he presented his then-girlfriend with his fraternity pin.“Thank goodness for support fromthe Beta Choir.”

“I did get through the solo,” heremembers, adding, “Jackie hasnever asked me to sing again in our54 years of marriage.”

He forged close and enduringfriendships with Beta fraternitybrothers, including Charles Linn ’55,a member of his pledge class.

“It took some doing to convinceme to lend my name to theChristman Manor at PendletonHeights, because I’ve always gainedenormous satisfaction from helpingothers without recognition,” he says.

However, coming back to see thecompleted renovations and havinglunch in the historic house was a“wonderful experience,” he notes.

“My feelings (about the College asa nurturer of success) are not uniqueamong Bethany alumni,” Christmannotes. “Bethany has produced manyoutstanding business people whohave done very well because of thisearly foundation.”

“Bethany faculty can work wonders — not miracles, but wonders.”– Neil Christman ’55 H ’08, Opening Convocation remarks,

Bethany College, Sept. 10, 2009


HUNDREDS OF Bethany studentspast and present gathered fromacross the country — and the globe —to celebrate the College’s annual FallHomecoming October 9-11. Thisyear’s festivities included a home-coming parade, a variety of alumnisporting events, an art show and thecrowning of the 2009 HomecomingKing and Queen.

More than 100 golfers marked theofficial start of Homecoming activitiesby teeing off in the Fifth AnnualHugh “Tiger” Joyce Golf Scramble onOctober 9. The day’s schedule alsoincluded a Bethany Women’s Tennismatch against Washington &Jefferson College and Bethany Men’sand Women’s Soccer matchups withThomas More College. An art showthat evening, “MEGALOMANIA,”featured the work of Guy Gellner ’99.

Bethany’s traditional Athletic Hallof Fame Dinner and Induction hon-ored Robert Pace ’64 (swimming),Lauralyn Rawson ’95 (swimming andtrack and field), Ken Richey ’96 (baseball) and Amy Stefan Bergin ’99(volleyball and softball).

Sarah Walter of Weirton, W.Va.,and Joe Testa of Amity, Pa., werecrowned Homecoming Queen andKing respectively during halftime ofthe October 10 football game againstThiel College. The Bison went on todefeat Thiel 42-21.

Bethanians also participated in the9th Annual Allison’s Run/Walk inmemory of the late Professor JamesAllison. Friends and members of theClass of '79 took part in a PigRoast/Cook Out organized to raisefunds for the Elizabeth Mayer Hersh'79 Scholarship Fund. And membersof the Class of 1974 gathered for a

reception at the home of Bethanygraduate Gary Kappel, who serves asAssociate Vice President forAcademic Affairs at the College.

An Alumni DJ Reunion on Fridaywas followed by DJ Shows onSaturday, before the day’s eventswrapped up with a DonorRecognition Reception at ChristmanManor at Pendleton Heights. Finally,the Bethany Softball Alumni Teamhelped close out the weekend withtheir second straight victory over thecurrent Bison squad on Sunday.

Mark your calendars for next yearand plan to join us for HomecomingOctober 1-3, 2010.

[Homecoming 2009]

October toRemember

To view the photo gallery from Homecoming, visit: www.bethanywv.edu/alumniEvents/Homecoming09/index.html



Freshman setter Jessica Zavatchen (number 23) ,who broke the school’s single-season assistrecord (989), was chosen as the PAC Freshman of the Year, in addition to Second Team All-PAC.

CAN YOU DIG IT?

FALL WRAP UP

S P O R T S


V O L L E Y B A L LThe bests season was turned in by the Bison volleyball program under the direction of third-year head coachCourtney Kline. Boasting a roster with no seniors and onlyone junior, Bethany finished the year with a 16-15 record,their first winning season since 2001 (15-12) and their mostvictories since 1992 (22-15). It also marked an improvement

of 11 wins from 2008, tying the Bison forthe fifth-biggest turnaround in all ofDivision III.

Among the season highlights includ-ed two wins over Waynesburg, their firstover the Yellow Jackets since 2001, athrilling five-set win at Geneva aftertrailing 2-0 and a victory over Grove Cityin the regular season finale, the first timethe Green and White defeated theWolverines since 2003. The Bison fin-

ished the year fifth in the PAC regular season standings toearn a berth in the conference tournament for the first timesince 2004 and battled fourth-seeded Washington &Jefferson through five sets in the quarterfinals before thePresidents narrowly prevailed to end Bethany’s best seasonin 17 years.

Following the campaign, the Bison were recognized fortheir efforts. Kline was selected as the PAC Coach of theYear for spearheading the huge turnaround, while two ofher players garnered all-conference recognition.Freshman setter Jessica Zavatchen, who broke theschool’s single-season assist record (989), was chosen asthe PAC Freshman of the Year, in addition to SecondTeam All-PAC, while sophomore Tiffany Hoffmanearned Honorable Mention All-PAC after leadingBethany in digs and ranking third in aces.

W O M E N ’ S S O C C E ROn the soccer field, the Bison women’s program main-tained its momentum in progressing towards PAC con-tention. After just missing out on a winning season in2008, third-year head coach Barry Christmas’ squad post-ed a 9-8-2 mark in the fall and chased one of the four spotsin the PAC Tournament to the final day of the regular sea-son where only a setback to eventual conference champi-on Washington & Jefferson prevented Bethany from mak-ing their first postseasonappearance since 2004.

Although the disap-pointing end prevented theBison from a playoff bid,

there were several noteworthy accomplishments duringtheir first winning season since 1999. Those included a 2-1win on the road at Division II Seton Hill and a 6-0 blowoutwin over Chatham on Senior Day, which also tied Bethany’ssingle-season record for shutouts from last year with six.

Three Bison players were lauded following the year fortheir efforts on the field, while one was recognized for herefforts in the classroom. Senior defender Megan Cook wasvoted to the First Team ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District II, her second straight all-district award after beingdesignated for Second Team status last year.

The All-PAC teams included three Bison players, led byjunior Lisa Wabrick, who picked up First Team standingafter anchoring the Bethany midfield and totaling ninepoints. Receiving Second Team honors was sophomoreCassie Spalding, who led the PAC in goals (14) and points(34) for the highest totals posted by a Bison player sinceMissy Gibson (15 goals, 35 points) in 2000, and sophomoreBrea Thrower, whose work as the Bethany sweeper was abig reason for the team’s defensive prowess, as the Greenand White notched a school-record six shutouts for the sec-ond consecutive year.

B I S O N W O M E ND O M I N A T E T H EF A L L S E A S O NAnother fall season is in the books and itproved to be one of the best in recent yearsfor the Bethany athletic programs, particu-larly on the women’s side. The volleyball,women’s soccer and women’s cross coun-try programs all made significant improve-ments and continued to climb towards thetop of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.

[ U P D AT E O N U P G R A D E S ]The Bethany College athletic facilities continued to receiveupgrades last summer, with the latest being the addition ofnew locker room. The addition, which covers 1,800 squarefeet, contains 90 state-of-the-art NFL-style open lockers withlock boxes on the top and bottom. In addition, the walkwayfrom the new locker room to Bison Stadium was paved. Thenew locker room was completed just in time to welcome the2009 Bison team, the largest in school history with over 100freshmen and 150 total players, to summer camp in August.


C R O S S C O U N T R YOn the trails, first-year head coach Matt Abel’s women’steam battled injuries throughout the season and fielded a fullteam only twice heading into PAC Championships.However, the Bison went into that meet healthy and peak-

ing, which led to a strong performance.Paced by a pair of all-conference times,Bethany finished in fourth place overall,their best showing since 2006.

Leading the Bison was senior MaggieMcCort, who finished 10th overall toearn Second Team All-PAC honors. It

was her second straight Second Team award, making her thefirst Bethany runner since Tiffany Baumgart from 2000-03to earn consecutive all-league honors. She was joined on

Second Team All-PAC by freshman ErinReske, who placed 14th overall to becomethe first Bison freshman since 2002 toearn All-PAC.

Bethany’s season concluded onanother high note two weeks later at theNCAA Regional meet. Although the

team did not have enough runners to score, McCort, Reskeand senior Alissa Moss all ran their best times of the year.The Bison men had number issues throughout the season,as only senior Patrick Miller and freshman Josh Wentzcompeted in every meet and showed continued improve-ment during the year.

F O OT B A L LInjuries wreaked havoc on the Bethany football team’sseason, as the program had more than 25 players see theirseason end early because of them. The blow of the injurieswas softened somewhat by fourth-year head coach TimWeaver and his staff bringing in more than 100 freshmenat the start of the year and the roster of over 150, the largestin school history, gave the Bison enough depth to stay com-petitive and close the year on a high note.

Highlighting Bethany’s 3-7 final record was a 41-33 roadwin in week two at Kentucky Christian, as well as a 42-21Homecoming rout over Thiel, with sophomore RB EricWalker scoring four touchdowns in both victories. Theyear closed with a 34-13 triumph at Saint Vincent in the

“Green Game” behind 341 passing yards and three scoresfrom junior QB Dan Pegg.

Seven Bison players were honored after the year with All-PAC distinction, led by three Second Team choices in sopho-more OL Cory Potter, senior DB Nelson Mitzen and Walker,who led the PAC in scoring and set a new Bethany single-sea-son record with 11 rushing touchdowns. GarneringHonorable Mention accolades were senior OL Chad Sedlacek,freshman LB Kyle Arrington, senior DB Matt Dahle and sen-ior WR Matt Cruse, who closed his career by breaking theBethany career records for receptions (177), receiving yards(2,625) and touchdown receptions (25).

In addition to the on-the-field laurels, senior DL TimStefanizzi was voted Second Team ESPN the MagazineAcademic All-District II for the second consecutive yearfor his work in the classroom and on the gridiron.

M E N ’ S S O C C E RBethany’s men’s soccer program was under the direction offirst-year head coach Sean Regan. It proved to be a difficultseason for the Green and White, who finished 2-16 overalland 1-5 in the PAC, but the team showed significant improve-ment down the stretch in conference matches. The winscame with a 2-1 overtime triumph over Pitt-Greensburg onthe first day of the David “Fuzzy” Williams Memorial Classicand a 3-2 victory at Thiel.

A pair of Bison players were selected Second Team All-PAC after the year, including junior Ari Dewhurst, who ledthe team with seven goals, which included both in the Pitt-Greensburg win and two in the Thiel triumph, and freshmandefender Zach Zozula.

W O M E N ’ S T E N N I SRounding out the Bethany fall sports was the women’stennis program, which suffered through a tough year onthe court. Head coach Jan Forsty’s roster consisted of zeroseniors and two juniors, so the season gave the youngplayers with the program a chance to learn. JuniorAndrea Witzmann notched a team-leading four singleswins and combined with sophomore Brittani Seeman topick up three doubles triumphs. Freshman MichelleLancaster completed her first year with the team bysecuring three singles victories as well.

Reske

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[ S P O R T S • W R A P U P ]

Dr. Erich Lippman, Faculty AthleticsRepresentative – Dr. Lippman will over-see issues involving student-athlete wel-fare in his new position, which isrequired by the NCAA and PAC andserves as a liaison between the athleticand academic interests of the College, aswell as a representative of the institutionin PAC and NCAA affairs. He is also anAssistant Professor of History at theCollege.

Megan Lowry, Head Athletic Trainer –Lowry was promoted to head athletictrainer after three years as the assistant

at Bethany. Shereceived her Bachelorof Science degree inAthletic Trainingfrom Ohio NorthernUniversity and aMaster of Sciencedegree in Athletic

Training from West Virginia University.Lowry is a member of three trainingassociations, including the National AthleticTrainers’ Association (NATA), and will continue to teach in Bethany’s physical education/sports studies program.

Corey Wingen, Assistant Athletic Trainer –Wingen joined the Bison staff after

spending the last twoyears as a graduateassistant athletictrainer at the Univer-sity of Kentucky,where he earned hisMaster of Sciencedegree. He also earned

his Bachelor of Science degree in AthleticTraining from Ohio Northern. Wingenwill also teach in the physical educa-tion/sports studies department.

Andrew Sachs, Head Men’s Basketball/Men’s Tennis Coach – Sachs came to

Bethany after spend-ing the last five yearsas an assistant bas-ketball coach at HolyCross, who he helpedlead to four appear-ances in the PatriotLeague championship

game, the 2007 NCAA Tournament and aberth in the NIT in 2005. He has coached

at Division I, II, and III institutions dur-ing his career, including stints atSalisbury, his alma mater, and VirginiaWesleyan, where he coached the men’stennis program for four years, at theDivision III level.

Matt Abel, Head Men’s & Women’s CrossCountry/Assistant Men’s & Women’s Track& Field Coach – An Academic All-American during this running career atWheeling Jesuit, Abel was an assistant atWheeling Park High School for morethan four years and helped the Patriotsclaim six OVAC Class 4A Track champi-onships (four boys, two girls), five OVACClass 4A Cross Country titles (threeboys, two girls) and two West VirginiaBoys’ Class AAA State Cross CountryChampionships.

Jan Forsty, Head Women’s Tennis Coach –Forsty became the full-time women’s ten-nis coach at Bethany after serving as theinterim coach in 2008 and leading the

Bison to a pair of vic-tories, their first since2005. She is also theassociate athleticdirector at the school,as well as the headsoftball coach, whereshe’s built an overall

coaching record of 571-364-3, led Bethanyto 12 PAC championships and nine post-season appearances, including back-to-back trips in 2008 (NCAA) and 2009(ECAC).

Matt Drahos, Head Men’s & Women’s GolfCoach – Drahos took over the golf pro-grams after serving as an assistant in2009 and helping the Bison men’s teamearn second place at the WaynesburgInvitational and finish fifth at PAC

Championships. He isalso in his second yearas an assistant coachfor the men’s basket-ball program, whichhe helped guide to a17-12 record last win-ter and earn an ECAC

Tournament berth, the Bison’s fifth con-secutive postseason appearance.

Ryan Lieb, Assistant Football Coach – Liebreturned to Bethany as the football pro-gram’s defensive coordinator. He hadspent the last two years in Virginia, firstcoaching at Bridgewater College in 2007

and then coaching atKing William Countyin ’08. Lieb was afour-year member ofthe Bethany footballprogram as a defen-sive back and aftergraduating in 2003,

remained at his alma mater for four yearsas an assistant coach.

Julia Davis, Assistant Volleyball Coach –Davis joined the Bethany staff after twoseasons as an assistant at LaurelHighlands High Schoolin Uniontown, Pa.,where she helped leadthe Mustangs to a section title in 2008.This is her secondtenure as an assistantunder current Bisonhead coach Courtney Kline, who is in herthird season at BC. The first came in2005-06 when Davis was on Kline’s staffat Penn State-Fayette and helped theRoaring Lions capture back-to-backPSUAC championships.

J.T. Mylan, Assistant Football Coach –Mylan was in his first season on the foot-

ball staff after gradu-ating from WestVirginia Wesleyan inMay with a degree inhealth and physicaleducation. He was afour-year lettermanalong the offensive

line for then-Bobcat head coach BillStruble. Mylan will coach the defensiveline for the Bison.

Laura Hardt, Cheerleading Advisor –Hardt is in her first year as the advisorfor the cheerleaders at Bethany. A cheer-leader in high school, she is married toBethany's Assistant Professor of Theatreand Chair of the Department of Visualand Performing Arts Luke Hardt.


Lowry

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Drahos

Lieb

Davis

Mylan

Wingen

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Bethany College President Dr. Scott Miller and Director of Athletics and Recreation Tim Weaver announcedthe hiring of several new coaches and staff members prior to the start of the 2009-10 academic year.


A C H I E V E M E N T SDR. ROBERT L. “BOB” MARTIN ’40 recentlycelebrated his 93rd birthday onSeptember 15, 2009. He resides inWheeling, W.Va.

LUE HANSEN ’44 and the Toe Tappers cel-ebrated 20 years of dancing in 2009.Hansen is a founding member of the ToeTappers, a tap/dance group for seniors. TheToe Tappers group has performed at retire-ment communities, country clubs, nursinghomes, senior centers and churches.

MARY COCHRAN SWEENEY ’53 wasthanked for her more than 20 years ofservice as Coordinator with the nationalEpiscopal Relief and Development at thePittsburgh Diocese Convention onOctober 22, 2009. Sweeney has steppeddown from the position but still remainsinvolved in other important ministries.

META MICHAELSEN DOWNES ’58 andSHELDON C. DOWNES ’56 celebrated their50th wedding anniversary on August 23, 2009.

ARTHUR C. “ART” LOW ’62 has been electedPresident of the Western Railway Club inChicago for the years 2009 and 2010. As

President, Low will be an industryspokesman regarding federal and statelegislative issues concerning and affectingthe railroad industry. Low will continuein the position of Chairman and CEO ofACL International Inc., an internationalbusiness development/consulting compa-ny headquartered in Northbrook, Il.

WILLIAM MERRIGAN ’66 was recentlyappointed Vice President of Logistics at 7-Eleven.

Hampden-Sydney College announcedthat its library will be named in honor ofretiring President WALTER BORTZ ’67.

DR. ARTHUR B. KEYS ’67 was awardedan Emory Medal during Emory

University’s MedalCeremony on October30, 2009. The EmoryMedal is theUniversity’s highestalumni award. Keys, a Bethany alum

and Board of Trustees member, is the

CLASS NOTESB E T H A N Y T O D A Y

BETHANY IN THE BIG APPLE Bethany Alumni and friends gathered with President Scott D. Miller in New York City at the residence of Dr. Linda Donelle Lewis ’61 and Mr. Gary Gambuti in June.

McCann ‘80 Appointed ChiefExecutive Officer, WealthManagement Americas &Member of Group ExecutiveBoard at UBSUBS AG recently announced thatROBERT MCCANN ‘80 would immediate-ly assume responsibility for the firm’sdomestic wealth management busi-nesses in the United States andCanada, including all internationalbusiness booked in the US, as ChiefExecutive Officer of UBS WealthManagement Americas and Member ofthe Group Executive Board of UBS AG.He will lead nearly 8,000 FinancialAdvisors in more than 320 branchesacross the US, Puerto Rico andCanada, managing CHF 695 billion ininvested assets.

We’d love to hear from you!We’re interested in hearing howyou are doing. Send or email yourengagements, marriages, births,promotions or other news to bepublished in Bethany Today.


founder, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of International Relief andDevelopment, Inc. (IRD), a charitablenon-profit, non-governmental organiza-tion based in Arlington, Va., that is com-mitted to reducing the suffering of theworld’s most vulnerable populations.Emory noted that Keys was involved inthe management of approximately $1 bil-lion of development assistance in 2008–09,with major grants from the U.S. Agency forInternational Development, the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, the Department ofAgriculture, Department of Labor,Department of State, the FederalEmergency Management Agency and U.N.agencies. With his guidance, IRD hasbegun a partnership with Emory’s CandlerSchool of Theology and Institute ofDeveloping Nations. Keys earned a B.A. inHistory and Political Science from BethanyCollege in 1967. He received his Master ofDivinity from Yale University and hisDoctor of Ministry from Emory University.

DR. JEFF EGER ’69 was interviewed on Az-TV on the topic of bettering sportsperformance, particularly regarding golfand putting.

DANIEL L. STEPHENS ’69 was appointedPrincipal of Woodland Hills High Schoolin Pittsburgh, Pa., in August 2008.

MARK W. HICKS CLU CHFC ’73 was electedPresident of the Cleveland Chapter ofThe Society of Financial ServiceProfessionals for 2009 and 2010.

DAVE SIMS ’75, Announcer for the SeattleMariners, was featured by Sports Illustrated.

DONNA STADERMAN CIULLA ’80 and herhusband Phillip Ciulla adopted their foster child Zackery in March 2009.Zackery has been with the couple sincehe was 8. He turned 14 on September 29.

ROBERT MCCANN ’80 was appointed ChiefExecutive Officer of UBS WealthManagement Americas and Member ofthe Group Executive Board of UBS AG.

GREGORY B. JORDAN ’81 has been re-elected to a fourth three-year term as ReedSmith LLP’s Global Managing Partner.

MARGIE MCCARTNEY ’83 and JAESANGERMAN ’81 performed the NationalAnthem at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park onSeptember 5, 2009, at a Pirates game.

DONALD MCKAY ’87 has been appointedTrustee of the Vanderbilt Museum andPlanetarium in Centerport, N.Y. McKay isthe Director of Parks and Recreation for

the Town of Huntington, Long Island, N.Y.BOB COFFIELD ’88, a health care lawyerpracticing at West Virginia’s Flaherty,Sensabaugh & Bonasso, PLLC, was aguest on a July episode of This Week inLaw hosted by Diane Howell.

WILLIAM CHAPMAN ’90 received his doctorate in Leadership Studies/PublicSchool Leadership from MarshallUniversity on August 14, 2009.vED COLEMAN ’90 received the MilkenFamily Foundation National EducatorAward. Coleman teaches English andserves as the English DepartmentChairman at North Central High Schoolin Indiana.

RICH DUNCAN ’90, Aurora University (AU)Head Football Coach, helped kick off theschool’s Student-Athlete MentoringProgram. Duncan credits a Bethany fac-ulty member for giving him the supportthat led him to become the first collegegraduate in his family – and later to earna master’s degree and the position ofHead Football Coach at AU.

NICK A. SARAP ’91 commands USS Wayne E. Meyer, US Navy guided missile destroyer.

J. SCOTT LEWIS ’93, PH.D., is AssistantProfessor of Sociology at Penn StateHarrisburg. Lewis is married and hasfive children.

JONATHAN VOGEL ’95 was recently hiredas a Personal Banker for JP MorganChase in Wilmette, Il.

TRAVIS A. KNOBBE ’04 joined the law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle inCharleston, W.Va.

STEPHANIE PANAS TROUTEN ’05 recentlyaccepted the position of Director ofMarketing at Panhandle Cleaning andRestoration in Wheeling, W.Va. While atBethany, Trouten received a degree inCommunication and went on to earn amaster’s degree in Integrated MarketingCommunications from West VirginiaUniversity in 2008.

Alumni and friends of Bethanygathered in Baltimore, MD. left-right: Sven de Jong ’95,Kristi Kaminski Buren ’93, Annie Miller and David Seidman ’65

Your Attention, Please

Bethany alum DAVID A. GEORGE ’92 — motivational speaker and author of the self-help book “Be Unique Be You and Live!” — was recently diagnosed with a mild,highly functional case of Asperger’s Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. The

diagnosis has added a new dimension to his efforts to help others recognize and nurturethe qualities that make them unique, the focus of his publication.

In recognition of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in October, George appearedat various libraries and book stores throughout the Ohio Valley to sign copies of his bookand to connect with others facing similar challenges. “Be Unique Be You and Live!” chronicles his experiences growing up with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and learningdisabilities — realities that, as he confronted them amid pressures demanding conformity, played a role in his later struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder,depression and anxiety.

George credits the respect and support he experienced while a student at BethanyCollege for much of his achievement in confronting the consequences of his own learningdisabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder and for his successful completion of a bachelor’sdegree in Communication and, later, graduate studies in Counseling. He strives to helpothers find personal success and fulfillment by sharing with them the knowledge andinspirational principles he has learned and practiced through years of experience.

To learn more about George’s story or to order a copy of his book, visit www.beyouandlive.com.


ELIZABETH JEWELL ’96 and Robert Beckerwere married in July 2008. Bethanians inthe wedding were SARAH JEWELL MARS’98, JENNIFER ERB ADAMS ’96 and LAURAFITT BAIRD ’97.

KATHERINE BLAKE ’02 and Capt. DanielSteinhiser were married on July 24, 2009,in Folly Beach, S.C. The couple and theirdaughter, Elizabeth Marie, reside in Texas.

LAUREN DEMUNDO ’03 and PATRICKMARTIN ’03 were married on June 26,2009, in Bermuda. Kati Demundo ’08, sister of the bride, was Maid of Honor.The couple resides in Freehold, N.J.

SHAYE EIGHME ’03 and ALEX PENTINO ’03were married on October 10, 2009, at theCathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling, W.Va.Bethanians in the wedding were RANDYSHAH ’03, SAMANTHA MARTIN ’03,MEGHAN CUNNINGHAM ’03, KEVINO’BRIEN ’03, SCOTT CUNNINGHAM ’02,BRAD PORTERFIELD ’04 and ERIC HANNUM’03. The couple resides in Wheeling, W.Va.

Jessica Gendron and BEN WILLIAMS ’04were married on May 30, 2009, in Sedona,Ariz. Bethanians attending were MICHAELANDERSON ’04, BLAYNE ANDERSON ’04,JAY FOSTER ’04, BRIAN SAXE ‘05, DEBORAHDUCKWORTH SAXE ’04 and JOSH ORENDI’09. The couple currently resides in Peoria,Il.

JACQUELINE MCGOWAN ’05 and NicholasGuiddy were married on August 8, 2009.

STEFANIE PANAS ’05 and Phillip TroutenJr. were married on August 1, 2009.Bethanians in the wedding were NIKKIBABIK ’05, LINDSEY CROTHERS ’05, ASHLEYDOUGHERTY ’05, DANA GUMP ’06, COURTNEYIRWIN ’07 and JACOB DAILER ’06. The couple resides in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

JENNIFER ANDERSON ’06 and AndrewCiroli were married on June 6, 2009, at St. John Catholic Church in Bellaire, Ohio.LEEANN NEEDHAM ’06 was also part of the wedding. The couple resides inColumbus, Ohio.

Katie Stamp and BRENDAN WELSH ’06were married on August 29, 2009, at St.John’s Catholic Church in Benwood, W.Va.Bethanians in the wedding were JIMWALLACE ’08 and DONNIE MURRAY ’03. Thecouple currently resides in Wheeling, W.Va.

REBEKAH CYPERT ’07 and FRANK KREVENS’06 were married on August 15, 2009, atthe Bethany Memorial Church in Bethany,W.Va. Bethanians in the wedding wereRACHEL BAUMGARDNER ’07, NIKIZALAZNIK ’07, ERIC BEESON ’05, ANDYLANCE ’06, ALEX MARTINKOSKY ’04 andDAMIEN SANZOTTI ’07. The couple currentlyresides in Texas.

STEPHANIE GORDON ’07 and JonathanGolembiewski were married on August 2,2009, at the Oglebay Formal Gardens inWheeling, W.Va. Bethanians in the wed-ding were ASHLEIGH DISERIO ’04, DEIDRAHALL-NUZUM ‘06 and BILL GORDON ’10.The couple resides in Burgettstown, Pa.

GABRIELLE MUNAS ’08 and ROBERTSHOUGH III ’08 were married on September19, 2009, at St. Vincent de Paul CatholicChurch in Wheeling, W.Va. DANIELLEMUNAS ’08, sister of the bride, was Maid ofHonor. The couple resides in Wind Ridge,W.Va.

COURTNEY MCKEAN ’09 and NATHANRODAK ’09 were married on June 6, 2009.Bethanians in the wedding were JOEMCLANE ’07 and ALYCIA FORNEY ’09.

BETHANY LIVEThe Office of Alumni & Parent Relationsrecently launched Bethany Live. The Web-based community will allow you to keep upwith alumni news, create a profile, postclass notes and photos, participate in dis-cussions via the message board and com-municate with your classmates in a verysimilar manner to that of Facebook.

To log in for the first time, visit WWW.LIVE.BETHANYWV.EDU. Click on“first-time login” at the top of the page on inthe green bar. Enter your name and yourconstituent ID when prompted and you’ll beon your way. The system will walk youthrough each step to create a profile, uploadphotos, edit personal information, etc.

If you do not yet have a Constituent IDnumber or you have problems logging in [email protected].

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M A R R I A G E S

Bethany Alumni and friendsgather in Irvine, Texas

B I R T H SHayley McKenna was born to CARLABURKHART ’90 and Stuward Phillips onJuly 2, 2008. She joins her older sisterWendy and older brother Carson.

Cassidy Jeanne was born to ELIZABETHBAUER ’91 and Billy Gay. She joins her bigbrother Cody.

Sienna Elizabeth was born to STACYCOLLINS TEARNE ’93 on December 1, 2008.She joins her sister Shelby Lee.

Selena Rose was born to SARAH PIERCE’96and Adam Cornett on August 22, 2009.Selena joins her brother Richard.

Collin James was born to SHERRYGOODWIN’97 and James Swiger onFebruary 20, 2009. James joins his big sis-ter Hailey.

Annaliese was born to Becky and CHRISDEFRANK ’98 on September 22, 2009.

Regan Elizabeth was born to Megan andROB ANDREWS ’99 on October 27, 2008.

Ruby Ann was born to AMBER GARCIA ’01and Neil Fedin on April 20, 2009.

Daesha Dawn was born to REBECCAMANSBERRY ’03 and Joshua Plesko onSeptember 16, 2009. Daesha joins her sis-ters, Ainslee and Maryn.

Delaney Sue was born to RAYMONDDANKERT ’04.

Kennedy Elizabeth was born toJACQUELINE MCGOWAN ’05 and NicholasGuiddy on April 13, 2009.


JEAN FRIEDERICI ’37 passed away on May4, 2009, in Little Rock, Ark.

DONALD NEE ’39 passed away on July 24, 2009, in Arlington, Va.

ALAN DOWLER ’41 passed away on June 17, 2009, in Dayton, Ohio.

SUEBETH ARCHER FAIR ’42 passed away onAugust 7, 2009, in Dartmouth, Mass.

FLORENCE “ELIZABETH” ELDER KISINGER’44 passed away on August 19, 2009, in Reston, Va.

FRANK L. REUSCHE’ ’44 passed away onJune, 28, 2009, in Torrance, Calif.

ANNE BROWN CLARK ’46 passed away onMay 24, 2009, in New Martinsville, W.Va.

JAMES DRUM ’46 passed away on August 5, 2009, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

LAWRENCE SLOBODKIN ’47 passed away onSeptember 12, 2009.

WARNER DUANE BELT ’48 passed away onMay 21, 2009, in Nicholls, Ga.

C.K. HENRY ’48 passed away on August 13, 2009, in St. Clairsville, Ohio.

LLEWELLYN WALLACE WELLS, JR. ’48passed away on October 2, 2009.

ANTHONY DILIMETIN ’51 passed away onJuly 7, 2009.

CHARLES A. FERGUSON ’51 passed away onApril 2, 2009, in Pompano Beach, Fla.

HERBERT J. FRIEDMAN ’54 passed away onAugust 13, 2009, in Washington, DC.

GEORGE MACPHERSON ’54 passed away onJune 3, 2009, in Orangeburg, S.C.

ALICE CREE HAMILTON ’55 passed away onMay 19, 2009, in Steubenville, Ohio.

JEAN BOVILL LEVINE ’55 passed away onAugust 23, 2008, in Naples, Fla.

JANICE STEWART BUSHON ’56 passed awayon August 16, 2009, in Hilton Head, S.C.

GEORGE BUSHON ’57 passed away on July,2, 2009, in Lexington, Ky.

JOAN UPDEGRAFF BLEYLE ’59 passed awayon July 7, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla.

ALICE BOYD MCNEIL ’64 passed away onNovember 10, 2009, in Akron, Ohio.

DANIEL FAUX ’69 passed away on August 12, 2009.

O B I T U A R I E S

Dr. Scott D. Miller andSven de Jong meet withEvelyn Casey Steen inSeattle, Washington

Bethany Alumni andfriends meet for lunchin Atlanta, Georgia

Margy Lang ’81 PresidentSt. Augustine, Fla.Edwin “Ned” Ferris ‘80 Vice PresidentWalkersville, Md.

Kristie Bower Barnett ‘97Wheeling, W.Va John Paul Blaho ‘94Atlanta, Ga.Sharon N. Bogarad ‘76Weirton, W.Va.Bethany Brown ‘93Frederick, Md.

Amy Callahan ‘95, Alexandria, Va.Saralyn L. Dague ‘89Houston, Pa.Courtney Willard Dawley ‘01Alexandria, Va.Elizabeth Shelly de Jong ‘91Bethany, W.Va.Karen McConahy Dougherty ‘89Haymarket, Va.Edwin “Ned” Ferris ‘80Walkersville, Md. Jerry Gast ‘75Amsterdam, Ohio Sara Hauptfuehrer ‘73Fairmont, W.Va.

D. Sean McBride ‘86Fairfax, Va. Marlena Rohm Mlodzik ‘04Wheeling, W.Va. Kosmas Mouratidis ‘88Bethany, W.Va. Moya Melnick Phelleps ‘80Gaithersburg, Md.David Seidman ‘65Alexandria, Va. Alecia Sirk ‘91, Pittsburgh, Pa. Benjamin Williams ‘04Peoria, Il.Suzanne Schnake Yale ‘64Payson, Ariz.

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on the many ways philanthropy makes a

difference at the College. When you give to

Bethany, you—our alumni and friends—

make that possible.When you give to Bethany, first-generation

college students receive scholarships, our faculty map pathways to new knowledge, historic buildings sparkle and modern facilitiesrise, students intern at major businesses andgovernment agencies and new generations ofBethanians inherit our greatest traditions.

Bethany College has a remarkable 170years of tradition, but there is so much moreyet to accomplish. When you support Bethany,you make it possible for the founding vision of Alexander Campbell to be expressed through exciting, innovative opportunities on a global stage.

Your financial support enables Bethany tomaintain its reputation as a leading nationalliberal arts college.

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