Fall 2006 - Sullivan University | Library

SULLIVAN SULLI AN UNIVERSITY
LOUISVILLE
KENTUCKY
More than 1,000 new students this Fall
Dr. A.R. Sullivan, Chancellor
of Sullivan University, is the 2006
recipient of the prestigious Dan
Mangeot Award. Presented by
the Louisville Convention & Visitors
Bureau at the Annual Banquet
attended by more than 600 hospitality
professionals. The Award is
given to an individual who has
made significant contributions to the
advancement of tourism and has a
history of supporting the hospitality
industry throughout his/her lifetime.
“I was so honored to accept this
award on behalf of Sullivan University's
National Center for Hospitality
Studies and the wonderfully dedicated
faculty that support our
nearly 1,000 hospitality students,”
remarked Chancellor Sullivan. He
added, "Their work has prepared
thousands of highly qualified new
professionals in the fields of Culinary
Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Catering,
Hotel & Restaurant Management,
and Travel, Tourism & Event
Management. Our graduates are
everywhere in Louisville, as well as
nationally and internationally, and
their impact on the local hospitality
and tourism industry has truly
been dramatic.”
HERALD
More students choose Sullivan for
their career-focused education
As the Herald goes to press
there are still a number of
new and reentering students
enrolling for Fall Quarter classes
on the main campus. Dr. Stephen
Coppock, Executive Vice
President of the University,
shared with the Herald
that more than 600 new
students will begin classes
on the main campus this
fall. He added “when we
add in the new students at
our Lexington and Ft. Knox
Sullivan campuses, more
than 1,000 new students
began their education
at Sullivan University this fall –
Congratulations
Chancellor Sullivan
Dr. A.R. Sullivan received the Dan
Mangeot Award from Louisville Mayor
Jerry Abramson.
New student
Michael Sirls is
ready for class.
attending either in the day, evening,
weekend, or online.” Sullivan is
unique in that it has two separate
freshman classes – the first class
invested in their future by beginning
their college experience and
enrolling in the Summer
Quarter which started in
July. There is a separate
second class that just
started the Fall Quarter in
late September. These two
classes combined, total
nearly 1,800 new students
who have chosen to attend one
of the Sullivan campuses to prepare
for a new career in 2006.
Online classes continue popularity
More than 105 of day division
students are taking at least one
online class in addition to their on
campus classes. They find that combining
online and on-site classes
enables them to complete their
degrees more quickly with less time
away from family and work responsibilities.
Altogether, just more than
1,000 of Sullivan's day and evening
students are taking at least one
online class.
Sullivan University is Kentucky's
largest independent College or
University with nearly 5,000 students
Professional Catering program
receives brand-new facility
This fall Professional Catering students received a wonderful surprise.
A kitchen was completely renovated and re-equipped making a showpiece
facility dedicated solely to the Professional Catering Degree program and
Juleps Catering, a professional division of Sullivan University. Chef Kimberley
Jones, CPCE, CEC, and Chair of the Professional Catering program, stated
that “Catering has been the fastest growing segment of the food industry in
the U.S. for the past seven consecutive years . . . and is expected to lead the
growth trend in the near future.”
The Professional Catering lab boasts the only two Alto-Shaam combination
cookers on Sullivan's campuses. Other cutting-edge technology is a versatile
piece of catering gear
called an EVO, a
large mobile cooking
unit that quickly converts
from propane or
natural gas-fired.
“We are beyond
thrilled with the renovation
of an existing
kitchen into a designated
area for our
business and the catering degree program,”
declared Melissa Shockley, Manager of Juleps
Catering. She continued, “The kitchen’s completion
has come at our peak season. We are
fully equipped to meet all our clients’ needs.”
Above, Chef Kimberly Jones, CPCE, CEC, is
delighted with the newly-designed kitchen.
No, it’s not a space ship or a time machine but
instead it’s the Professional Catering program’s
new mobile cooking unit which will take Sullivan
into the twenty-second century . . . on wheels!
enrolled from 12 foreign countries
and 26 different states. They are
enrolled in certificate, diploma,
associate, bachelor, and master's
degrees all of which are designed
to prepare the graduate for success
in a variety of high-need - higher
paying career fields in Business,
Hospitality, Early Childcare and
Legal Studies.
Sullivan University's National
Center for Hospitality Studies
attracts students from across the
country due to its very positive
national reputation. The strong
out-of-state representation makes
the University's student housing a
popular option; this fall, there are
325 students in student housing.
Whitney Bunting and her parents.
Whitney is from Norfolk,Ohio, and is a
new Baking & Pastry Arts student.
Obviously, her Dad is proud that
Whitney enrolled at Sullivan.
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WINTER FALL
VOLUME 2006
Sullivan hires Dean
for new Doctor of
Pharmacy program
Sullivan University is pleased
to announce the employment of
Dr. Hieu Tran as the Dean of the
University's new
College of Pharmacy.
Readers of
the last Sullivan
Herald will recall
that the University
announced plans
to begin its first doctoral program in
2008 with the College of Pharmacy
offering the Doctor of Pharmacy
degree, known in professional
circles as the “Pharm.D.”
Magnificent credentials
Dr. Tran earned his Pharm.D.
at the Philadelphia College of
Pharmacy in 1993 with honors.
He completed a Post-Doctoral
Fellowship in 1995 at Hartford
Hospital and the University of
Connecticut. Dr. Tran has earned
numerous certifications from
such institutions as the American
Academy of Pediatrics, American
Lung Association, Harvard Medical
Continuation Education, and the
University of San Francisco.
Wide Range of experience
Dr. Tran has been a vital part
of the start-up of two Colleges of
Pharmacy in the recent past; he was
recently the founding Chair of the
Department of Pharmacy Practice
at a new pharmacy school in Erie,
Pennsylvania. He was instrumental
in that institution being accredited
by the Accreditation Council for
Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Prior
to that, Dr. Tran was Head, Clinical
& Pharmacy program, Education &
Research for three hospitals in
Delaware. He has also been a leader
in teaching other faculty how to be
better pharmacy educators.
The first pharmacy students will
begin their doctoral studies in early
2008. Welcome Dr. Tran!
Inside this issue
PAGE 2
Graduate School Highlights
New Bachelor’s degree announced
Sullivan students in hot job market
PAGE 3
Legal Studies News
Sullivan University EurAsia
PAGE 4
A Closer Look
PAGE 5
Early Childhood Education
Focus on the Faculty
International Anti-Bullying Effort
PAGES 6 & 7
Student Activities
DR. HIEU TRAN
PAGES 8 & 9
Graduate Employment Success
PAGE10
The Wellness Center
PAGE 11
Cancun, Mexico Trip
Chef to Chef
PAGE 12
Career Expo

2SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD
Sullivan students
score high in a
hot job market
Graduates and students of
Sullivan's IT Academy program
virtually always find the job they're
looking for, and the path to success
often begins with an entry level position
in a small company. Best Buy's
GeekSquad City pictured above
has changed the landscape for
students and Louisville’s Information
Technology (IT) job market in
general. The 125,000 square foot
facility in Hillview, KY has already
hired approximately 60 Sullivan
students and graduates out of 350
current employees. Plus, there are
now an additional 150 openings
available. With salaries ranging from
$11.50 to $40.00 an hour, tuition
reimbursement and great benefit
packages, graduates and students
from Sullivan find opportunity
beyond their expectations.
Peak10, a national datacenter
with six locations, including two in
Louisville, have filled their last five
openings with Sullivan graduates.
Bob Ausmus, Jesse Morgan,
Dominic Schneider, and Jason
Rader are all Network Operations
Center technicians at Peak10.
Peak10 management has contacted
Sullivan seeking an additional four
to seven technicians for their
new 22,000 square foot facility in
Louisville. Chana Cohn, who rose
through the ranks at Peak10 to the
position of Network Operations
Center Manager, has moved to
Allegro IT, a leading provider of
home-based health care services;
Chana manages their multi-location
national network infrastructure.
Andy Paul, Allegro IT's Manager
of Network Services is a graduate
of Sullivan's IT Academy, as well as
the Sullivan’s Graduate of Science in
Managing Information Technology
Information Technology and his
Master’s in Business Administration
degrees. MaximumASP, which hosts
44,000 domains on more than
2000 Dell servers for customers in
66 countries recently hired three
Sullivan graduates: Robert Nelson,
Josh Taylor and Mike Snyder are
Systems Engineers supporting
MaximumASP's world class infrastructure
and network systems.
Brian Honaker (pictured below) is
currently a Sullivan student in the
Microsoft Network Engineer (MNE)
program. Brian is CompTIA A+ and
Network+ certified, and is one of the
first group of employees hired and
BestBuy's new GeekSquad City in
Hillview, Kentucky, where he repairs
laptops and PC's.
GRADUATE SCHOOL NEWS
Dr. Sidi Soueina joins the
Graduate School’s faculty
The Graduate School at
Sullivan University is pleased to
welcome Dr. Sidi Soueina as a
full-time faculty member.
After finishing high school in
his hometown of Nouakchott,
Mauritania, Dr. Soueina took the
definition of his cultural heritage
literally. Mauritania, in Northwest
Africa, is a country with nomadic
roots, and he traveled to several
continents, pursuing education
and work experience.
He studied in the Middle East,
where he earned his Bachelor's
degree in Computer Science, and
subsequently went to Japan where
he earned his Master’s degree
and his PhD. After finishing these
advanced degrees, he lived in
Australia for three years, where
he worked for Motorola labs in
Sydney. Sidi's Ph.D. work focused
on Distributed Artificial Intelligence
and Software Agents. This scholar
also has generated about a dozen
journal and conference publications,
most recently “Personality Profiling
Agent using Computer Games;”
to appear in the proceedings of
the 8th International Conference
of Computer Games: AI and
Mobile Systems.
Dr. Soueina's current interests
lie in education, cognitive science,
psychology, invention and innovation
and business. Fluent in French,
Arabic, Japanese and English, he
came to the USA for the first time in
January 2003 and has been enjoying
it ever since.
Sullivan professors on Courier-Journal panel
Dr. Jeff Johnson, Dean of the
Graduate School and Professor
Mike Yarmuth, Chair of the Finance
Department were recently invited to
the offices of the Louisville Courier-
Journal to give their input on the
proposed new business section.
Chris Langford, a Sullivan University
Master of Business Administration
(MBA) graduate, who works as a
major account executive for the
paper, created a panel that
included Johnson, Yarmuth, and
representatives from several local
institutions including Re/Max,
Jewish Hospital and Stockyards
Bank. The panel’s task was to provide
comments and suggestions
for the new business section as
the paper looks to revamp its
business coverage.
“I think this shows the stature
of Sullivan in the local community
as the University was the only educational
institution represented,”
said Professor Yarmuth. He also
recommended that the new business
section include a personal
finance column which would give
practical financial advice to readers
using local financial experts. The
column would cover various topics
including wealth accumulation and
estate planning. “It was quite an
honor to part of such a group and
I can’t wait to see if our ideas
come to fruition,” added Johnson.
The Graduate School at Sullivan
University is pleased to announce
LaVena Wilkin, as the new Director
of Alternative Dispute Resolution
graduate studies. Mrs. Wilkin holds
associate, bachelor and masterlevel
degrees from Sullivan and has
worked for the University in several
positions including faculty member.
Now in the final stages of her doctoral
studies at NOVA Southeastern
University, Mrs. Wilkin will replace
Dr. John Willis who founded the
graduate programs in dispute
resolution. The Graduate School
is indebted to Dr. Willis for all the
hard work in building the programs
from scratch and is looking forward
to the future with Ms. Wilkin at
the helm.
Turn to page 12 (Special Thank You) to
read more about Mrs. LaVena Wilkin.
There’s a new ‘doctor in the house’
Dean of the Graduate School at
Sullivan University, Dr. Jeff Johnson
and [the now] Dr. Matthias Herfert,
pictured here, recently ventured to
Leipzig, Germany for Dr. Herfert's
dissertation defense. The dissertation, “Nonparametric
Inference of Utilities: Entropy Analysis with Applications
to Consumer Theory,” attempted to link various theories on consumer
preferences to business decision-making. Dr. Johnson, who served as a
member of the dissertation committee, accompanied him on the trip.
“It was an honor to serve on the committee and to see another of Sullivan
University's faculty members earn a doctorate,” said Johnson, “the best part
was being there, attending the celebration afterward and seeing the joy on
the faces of Matthias' family members.”
"It was one of the best experiences in my life so far when I had finally
completed all program requirements and a few weeks later received my
diploma, stated Dr. Herfert. “All in all, I am so enormously glad to have
pursued this doctorate and can highly recommend it to anyone who is in
for a real challenge.” He continued, “I also wish to express my gratitude
onwards Sullivan University and all of my colleagues for their great support
and encouragement during this final stage of completing my degree.”
University’s Library
receives high praise
The Sullivan University Library &
Learning Resource Center has been
conducting library-specific end-user
satisfaction surveys of students and
faculty. Respondents answer a series
of detailed questions about the
adequacy of library collections
and services. These topics are of
importance to the University for
many reasons including accreditation.
Students comments are also
solicited and are usually positive.
"I love Sullivan's Library, not only for the easily
found information but mostly for the wonderful,
friendly staff. You can find information not just at
Sullivan but anywhere; any library, any computer,
but what you cannot find anywhere are a staff
that are so nice, helpful, caring, interested, and
people that go so far to go above and beyond.
I brag to anyone if they can any trouble with
anything they need to go to the library and ask
for help because the librarians are wonderful!”
Librarian Charlie
Brown presents
a $25 bookstore
certificate to Denise
Holsclaw, chosen by
blind draw from the
survey respondents.
SULLIVAN SULLI AN UNIVERSITY
LOUISVILLE
KENTUCKY
HERALD
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"The information is wellmaintained
and always put
away correctly. It is always
clean and an excellent
environment for studying.”
Sullivan announces
new bachelor’s
degree program
Sullivan University’s Justice &
Public Safety Administration (JPSA)
department will launch a newly
accredited bachelor’s degree program
for Winter classes beginning
January 2-14, 2007. The addition
of a bachelor’s degree adds to
the program’s developing prestige.
Much like the associate degree
curriculum, Sullivan University has
built a unique bachelor’s degree
that combines the best courses in
justice and public safety with
courses in business management
and conflict/dispute resolution.
These skills provide Sullivan students
with greater salary potential
and career stability. Now, not only
will they have the skill set needed
to work in justice and public safety
agencies but will also have the
expertise necessary to promote and
become managers in their agencies.
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VOLUME 2006 • FALL
THE INSTITUTE for LEGAL STUDIES 3
Advisory Board impacts
Sullivan’s Paralegal programs
The Institute for Legal Studies
at Sullivan University in Louisville is
celebrating the 25th anniversary
of its first graduating class. Since
1981, more than 1,000 students have
graduated from a variety of Legal
Studies programs offered at Sullivan.
The history of the Legal Studies
academic programs has been one
of innovation and growth. One of the
essential components is its Advisory
Board. The Board includes
judges, attorneys, paralegals,
faculty members, a University
administrator and a general
public representative. Meeting
three times a year; one of the
Board’s meetings is a joint effort
with Legal Studies faculty members.
Sullivan University Chancellor, Dr.
A.R. Sullivan has often stated that
the Legal Studies Advisory board
is the most active and involved
board on campus.
Nicholas Riggs, Director of Legal
Studies for nearly 20 years, stressed
the Board’s importance. “All major
decisions that have impacted and
advanced the Paralegal Studies
programs at Sullivan
University have been
made with the advice and
consent of the Advisory Board.
Riggs is particularly proud of the
longevity of several board members,
although membership is constantly
changing to bring fresh ideas to
the table. “We have members
like Susan Wettle and Denise
Cunningham, both of whom have
“I'll match the consistency, the tenacity, the dedication, and
value of our Legal Studies Advisory Board with that of any
other across the country.” NICHOLAS RIGGS, Director
served on the board for more
years than they might care to admit;
we also have a reserved seat on
the Board for the current president
of the Louisville Association of
Paralegals (LAP). Because the LAP
presidential term is one year, we
always have a constant influx of new
ideas from the leadership of the
local paralegal community.” Riggs
further commented, “The mix of
legal professionals on the Board
adds greatly to its relevance and
involvement. For example, take
"I became interested in the paralegal profession when it was in its infancy. After doing
research on the education required, I enrolled at Sullivan and graduated in 1981. The
Louisville Association of Paralegals was also just starting; I joined as a student and was an
active member. I was asked to join the Sullivan Advisory Board by the first Director, Sharon
Faith, and I have served under each Director since. It has been a joy to not only watch the
paralegal profession grow but to actively participate in its growth. I have loved serving on
the Legal Studies Advisory Board Board and I shall always remember it fondly. I hope
that my participation helped to facilitate that growth. Thank you, Sullivan, for many
enjoyable years as a paralegal and as a member of your family."
UPDATE:
SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY - EURASIA
The International Center for
Dispute Resolution & Leadership
(ICDRL) at Sullivan University hosted
a national conference in Dublin,
Ireland, on the role of alternative
dispute resolution in business with
its Irish partner. The ICDRL was
represented by Executive Director
Tony Belak, and two of its Senior
Fellows, Lord Bill Brett from London
and Sergio Gardelliano from Vienna.
Irish Labor Minister Tony Killeen
kicked off the conference and commented
that “The capacity to resolve
workplace disputes effectively contributes
to the quality of the working
environment and has a significant
impact on organizational performance
in terms of reducing days
lost, enhancing productivity and
improving management-employee
relations.” Practices of Alternative
Dispute Resolution are becoming the
SUSAN WETTLE
In Dublin, Tony Belak,
center, presented
Sergio Gardelliano,
left, and Lord Bill Brett
with certificates
acknowledging them
as Senior Fellows in
the International
Center for Dispute
Resolution Leadership
International Center for Dispute Resolution &
Leadership hosts national conference in Ireland
norm in Irish workplaces and are
starting to generate an appetite in
management and labor leaders to
develop their conflict management
skills. Terms like “mature manager,’’
“emotional intelligence,” and
“conflict positive organizations”
are starting to emerge. A growing
concern in Irish workplaces is the
heightened awareness of bullying,
harassment, and discrimination.
Belak, the only non-European
speaker at the conference, spoke of
the work Sullivan University is doing
regarding making workplaces more
collaborative and harmonious.
Workplace mediators trained in
Ireland are certified through the
ICDRL at Sullivan University in
cooperation with our Irish partner
Polaris Human Resources and the
Mediation Institute of Ireland.
Susan Wettle. Susan is a Sullivan
graduate who served on the Board
in the 1980's , then rejoined the
Board in 1996, and has graciously
served since then. Susan can look
at paralegal trends using her background
as a paralegal and working
in local government over three
different decades.
She understands
the history of the
paralegal profession
and the many changes that have
occurred over the years. Susan has
just retired from her position with
the Jefferson County Attorney's
office. Because of American Bar
Association guidelines, we had
to appoint a new public sector
paralegal to serve on the board,”
stated Riggs. “Susan will be
greatly missed; but this change
further indicates the dynamic nature
of the Board,” Riggs added.
Susan Wettle with Nicholas Riggs,
Director of Legal Studies
Left to right, seated: adjunct faculty
member Vicki Nordmann, Joyce Koch,
and Gladys Smith. Standing: Dana Martin,
Denise Cunningham, Linda Hillerich,
Nicholas Riggs, Chair of the Legal Studies
Department, Jim Watkins, Vice President
of Academic Affairs and, Jennifer Gaither,
full time faculty at a recent joint Advisory
Board meeting.
Current Legal Studies
Advisory Board members
• Denise Cunningham, Paralegal,
with the office of M. Lynne Osterholt,
Attorney
• Ruby Fenton-Iler, Attorney at Law
• Pam Byerly, Paralegal, with the
office of Woodward, Hobson &
Fulton, L.L.P, and Louisville
Paralegal Association President
and a Sullivan graduate
• Joyce Koch, Technology Director,
Assumption High School
• Dana Martin, Litigation Technology
support Manager, with the office of
Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC
• Sandi Preston, Paralegal Specialist,
U.S. Small Business Administration,
attended Sullivan
• Nicholas Riggs, Director of Legal
Studies, The Institute for Legal
Studies at Sullivan University
• Linda Ritter, Attorney, District
Counsel, U.S. Small Business
Administration and Sullivan adjunct
faculty member
• Paula Sherlock, Judge, Division 10,
Jefferson Family Court
• Gladys Smith, Legal Administrator,
with the office of Weber & Rose PSC
• Joan ”Toni” Stringer, Judge,
Thirtieth Judicial District, Jefferson
District Court
• James Watkins, Vice President of
Academic Affairs, Sullivan University
Amber Nethery, an evening division student in the
Paralegal Studies associate degree program, was recently
awarded a scholarship by the Louisville Association of
Paralegals (LAP). Upon notice of her selection to receive the
scholarship Amber said, “I was pretty shocked. I thought I was
in trouble because it was given to me in a sealed envelope in one
of my classes with Jennifer Gaither.” But to Amber's surprise the envelope
contained a check that helped with some of her educational expenses. “My
parents and I have a difficult time paying for school, so I was very thankful
for the additional funds,” Amber said.
Amber has set short term and long term goals for her education and
career. In discussing her plans Amber stated, “I need to join the LAP as a
student member and I want to start my externship with a local law firm in the
near future. I plan to finish my associate degree and then continue to pursue
the Bachelor of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies at Sullivan. I am most
interested in Criminal Law and I am leaning toward doing prosecution work.
I might even go on to law school.”
Although Amber was unable to
attend the LAP meeting at which it
was announced that she would be
the recipient, Amber was fortunate
to meet Pam Byerly, the current LAP
president, at a recent Legal Studies
Advisory Board meeting held on
the Louisville campus. Byerly is a
graduate of Sullivan's Paralegal
Studies associate and bachelor's
degree programs.
Nicholas Riggs congratulates
scholarship winner
Amber Nethery.
Seated are Legal
Studies Advisory
Board members
Pam Byerly (left)
and Sandi Preston.
Scholarship News

4SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD
Instructor
Mike King
Left to right, front
row: Susan Lazrovitch
and Yoshi Fields. Back
Row: Thomas Gilley,
Paula Gilmore and
Charles Cox.
“I enjoy this class; lots
of material to cover,
however Mr. King is very
experienced at concentrating
material down
to the essentials.”
CHARLES COX
Front to back: Abdullah
Turdaliev, Karen Blaker, Vitaly
Kusmiy and Elizabeth Hovanel.
“I chose Sullivan University
because of the small class
sizes and the close-knit,
cozy environment that
Sullivan provides.”
TONYA CLAY
Here’s to you Mr. Newby -
A great teacher who
sounds like a preacher!
But in a good way,
to pass the day!
Such worldly knowledge,
for this great college!
“You’ve got to love it,”
are the words you say!
With great enthusiasm,
needless to say,
never a dull moment,
as time slips away
RENITA LINTON
A CLOSER LOOK
Left to right:
Erica Bledsaw,
Tonya Clay,
Amy Klein
and Jason
Klein.
“This class has gotten me
thinking about starting my
own business. . . looking at
circumstances in my everyday
life and wondering if I
could I start a profitable
business doing this or that?”
JASON KLEIN
Small Business Management
THOMAS GILLEY chose
Sullivan because “it fit my
career goals perfectly. The
instructors are excellent . . .
Sullivan is right for me.”
In MGT 254, Small Business Management
students learn how to start up, manage,
and be successful in a small
business. This is accomplished
by covering different business
perspectives every week and
tying them all together in a
team project to create a realistic
business plan similar to those
taken to investors or banks
for funding. The classroom
concepts include product and
services development, human resources, marketing,
accounting, finance, risk management and operations.
At the conclusion of the quarter, project teams submit
a completed business plan. Teams present the business
plan to the class and guests as if they were interested
investors or banks. Students will gain the knowledge
and a professional sample of a business plan that they
can use in the future should they decided to start their
own small business.
Introduction to Statistics is
sometimes called ‘Introduction
to Sadistics’ and it is meant as
more than a slip of the tongue.
Mathematics 202 Statistics is
the class most students have
to take and some dread it.
However, it's really logical
and if everyone turns on
his/her critical thinking
How clean are
your hands?
Statistics show 80 % or
more of foodborn illness
is actually caused by
barehand contact with
ready-to-eat foods.
Yet, the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has
reported that quick and full
service establishments, on
average, only complied 55%
of the time.
Sullivan’s National Center for
Hospitality Studies is committed
to training culinary students on
the importance of handwashing.
Director, Chef Walter Rhea, CMPC,
CEC, CCE, AAC, authorized purchase of
a professional handwashing screening
system to let students see the importance
of proper handwashing. The
system utilizes a product called
GloGerm Gel.
Students in Mrs. Kathy Ballard's
evening Applied Food Service
Sanitation class (CAM134), rubbed
the gel into their hands and then
washed their hands as they normally
would. When finished, students
were asked to place their hands
under a black light viewing system.
Introduction to ‘sadistics’
“Dr. Kuhbander has
a wonderful way of
making mathematics
approachable for
the student who is
‘math timid’.”
KAREN BLAKER
Sullivan’s faculty: They’re just toast!
"One of the surprise successes
of the ‘toast and quote’ project
each quarter is the required toast
to a Sullivan faculty member,"
stated Instructor Quentin Moser.
"Often several students thank
me for this assignment where
they are free to say some of the
things they have wanted to share
all along.” Moser continued,
“Students often show this assign-
ment to the faculty member
being toasted, many times even
before the toast is presented in
class. Perhaps my greatest
pleasure comes from the
occasional instructor who says,
‘I had no idea that student felt
so strongly about what I do in
the classroom. It just proves
’everyone likes a pat on the
back every once in a while’
and obviously students realize
instructors are no different from
everyone else."
Here’s to Mrs. Ballard,
Who teaches Nutrition.
She lectures her classes
With sincere conviction
On calories and protein
Carbohydrates and fat
On minerals and sugar
And such things as that.
She tells us to care
For the wealth
of our nation
And what we do
each weekend
Do in moderation
ELIZABETH PREWITT
Here’s to you
Richard Routt
to your teaching
you’re so devout
Everyday your
objectives are clear
and your always smiling
from ear to ear.
Thanks for making
learning fun
to your students,
you’re Number One.
PAIGE SCURLOCK
Left to right:
Renita Linton
and Instructor
Quentin Moser.
Standing,
Rhonda Gilliland
and Paige
Here’s to Professor J.P. Gaither
Who, year by year has
made the complexities of
the law,less bewildering and
supplied us with particulars
more bona fide than any
book could furnish.
RHONDA GILLILAND
I would like to thank
Chef DeMare
for all she has done
She has been there for me,
since day one
She walks through the halls
with a smile on her face
and once told us girls that
we should all buy Mace!
She worries about her students
and what they achieve
and really showed me how
I can always succeed.
KELLY KAMIN
Here’s to you, Mr. Patterson
your perky and positive aura
makes everyone in class come alive
you have made a potentially
boring subject seem interesting
you connect with your class
with funny one liners
and you have put all of
our names with faces
your quirky and sometimes conservative
bow ties complete your look
you’re okay with me,
you are pretty cool and
informative in my book
DASHELLE ARMOUR
skills, the rest is easy. Learn to
take surveys, interpret results,
simplify data so that others can
understand, and read reports that
talk about strange things such as
a 95% confidence limit. All of
these topics are discussed in this
class where Dr. Kuhbander has a
way of making all of them easier
for students to understand.
Left to right,seated: Kellye Kamin and
Dashelle Armour. Standing: Mallorye
Cheers and Elizabeth Prewitt.
Here’s to Mr. Moser
To the infallible, unflappable, administrable man
Who teaches and preaches and does what he can
Pupils capricious, ambitious,and seditious in their lot
While prodding and plodding they forget what they’re taught
He maintains, and regains and restrains the fight
From stress, I’m guessing, because it turned his hair white.
KELLY GOLLAR
I raise my glass in honor of three
Chef Mudd, Chef Payne and Chef Beighey
There are three out of four of the chefs I’ve had
And everyone of their classes I've passed
They have taught me a lot and helped me through
And for this I just want to say thank you
Last but not least, I toast to you Mrs. Ballard
You are a great influence and inspiration
And I feel I could talk to you about any situation
These are, just to name a few of the
great instructors here at Sullivan University
And without you none of us would be . . .
Cheers to you! MALLORYE CHEERS
To ethical relations, and knowing
how to speak with students,
To understanding: when
people are in need of assistance.,
To knowing the right time
to give criticism to others,
And knowing that privacy
is above all most important.
To loving your books, and
giving them rave views,
And knowing just how to
deal with ‘women’s’ issues.
Here’s to you Mr. Riggs
because you know it all!
You’re a blessing in disguise . . .
An oxymoron I can’t describe
CRYSTAL METTEN
“Amazing to see the leftover
bacteria on hands
after you believe you
washed them properly.”
DARREN LEWIS
“This class will help
be more conscious
of germs and be
more sanitary in
preparing food.”
DEBRA LEE
Using Sullivan’s handwashing
screening system, Instructor
Kathy Ballard shows Kevin
Arwood the bacteria left on
his hands. Looking over their
shoulders, Toné Slatter is
delighted that his classmate
also had “dirty hands.”
The GloGerm Gel contains plastic
simulated “germs” that glow under
UV light. This is an effective method
to demonstrate to students how easy
it is to miss bacteria or germs on their
hands because they are not able to see
them with the naked eye. Students are
amazed at how much they miss; they
often wash their hands again to see if
they do better.
Culinary professionals realize it is
imperative to avoid a foodborne illness
being associated with their restaurant.
We see more shows such as Dateline
that go behind the scenes to do specials
on topics such as “Dirty Dining.” Today,
customers are becoming more aware of
food safety and will expect more of food
service professionals! Sullivan students
will be ready to meet their expectations.
UPDATE
Left to right:
Molly Smith,
James Keahy,
and Amanda
Kinley.
Basic Skills
The Culinary Arts Department,
recently initiated a new Basic Skills
final practical exam. Each student
prepares a three-course meal that
is designed to demonstrate and incorporate
what they learned in the
past three months: various cooking
methods, knife skills, butchering,
mise en place, sanitation and professionalism.
This major change in
the final practical exam reflects
Sullivan University’s dedication to
its Quality Enhancement Program
(QEP). This comprehensive new
final will better prepare students
for more complicated multi-course
meal preparation in later courses.
Plus chef/instructors receive a
much better idea of what’s being
grasped and can adjust to improve
the job they are doing.
Front to back: Josh Sperry, Kim
Bottom, Brandon Moon and Joy
Robinson cook chicken breasts as
part of their three-course meal.

DEPARTMENT of EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
A perfect match!
The demand for quality child
care is on the rise with the growth
of dual career families. Additionally,
parents are more educated about
the need for creating enriching and
positive learning environments to
enhance brain development and
get their youngsters off to the best
start possible.
Sullivan fills the need
Lisa Likins, Director of Public
Relations for the Early Childhood
Education Programs & Graduate
Employment Services Placement
Specialist, utilizes her passion and
years of experience matching
graduates to families. She receives
dozens of calls from frantic parents
in search of professional in-home
child care for their unique situations.
One such caller was Najla
Aswad from New York; her husband
was going to be transferred to the
Louisville area. Her need was for a
Sullivan University &
Muhammad Ali Center
join in anti-bullying effort
Rapper R. Profitt performed an original
composition which all the participants
thoroughly enjoyed.
Nearly 80 students, ages 10-16, from
the U.S., England, and Ireland recently
participated in a Transatlantic Youth Link
video conference. John Quinn, moderator
of the United Kingdom’s site in London, is
Development Director for Beat Bullying,
an organization in London devoted to
bullying prevention.Eircom, a major corporation
in Ireland, hosted the Dublin
site. The event was a way participants
could share experiences with bullying
and the impact it has had on them and
their schools.
The Muhammad Ali Center hosted
the U.S. link, and Muhammad and Lonni
Ali prepared a special video message to
open the proceedings. Muhammad and
Lonni said, “. . . [Y]outh bullying and
gun violence have been on the increase
. . . We are confident this Transatlantic
Schools Anti-Bullying project . . . will lead
to successful change in bullying behavior
and will make profoundly significant
contributions to our global society.”
Topics discussed included: peer
mentoring, gun/knife violence, role
of the bystander, personal and/or
school experiences with bullying,
and coping strategies.
The Sullivan University System
initiated and funded the creation of
the Transatlantic Schools Anti-Bullying
Initiative with the goals of developing
1) a free web-based resource for young
people, parents, teachers, and others
that provides examples of best practices
and links to other resources, training,
and research, and 2) a report identifying
issues, trends, concerns, future developments
and recommendations that will
be published in the U.K. and the U.S.
live-in Professional Nanny
for her three children aged
2 to 8. Najla shared her
values about child rearing,
desires to be a hands-on
working mom and her entrepreneur
passion and success for
catering gourmet kosher foods.
(She is founder and president
of “Najla's,” best known for its
Gone Chunky gourmet cookie
line sold nationwide.
Great benefit package
The Aswalds submitted a
questionnaire listing their child
care needs and the employment
package they could offer. Ms. Likins
immediately thought of Prudence
Torian, Fall 2005 graduate, who
wanted employment with a family
with high standards and a commitment
to their children. Prudence
also was open to a live-in position
with the use of a vehicle after a
short probationary period. Ms.
Likins arranged for the family and
the graduate to have a telephone
interview and later a face-to-face
meeting. After discussing the job
description, salary and benefits
package with both health and
dental insurance, Prudence agreed
to the contract terms. In January
Going on the premise that
Sullivan faculty are unsung heroes,
General Education Instructor Mel
Kuhbander is an entire musical!
His background reads like a Who's
Who in Education. Assistant
Principal, Assistant Professor of
Mathematics and Associate
Registrar, Senior High School
Principal, Superintendent of Schools,
President Head of Schools, and the
list goes on.
He ain’t heavy, he's my brother
Many of you may not remember
that song title, nor that at one time
Mel Kuhbander was Brother Mel. His
decision to become an educator can
be traced to his days at a Catholic
high school in Dayton where the
Marianists taught him and served
as role models. At the age of 15,
Kuhbander left home to join a
religious order and his years as
“Brother Mel” were fulfilling.
The world beckoned
By the later-1960's, however,
Kuhbander sought a dispensation
from his vows while teaching at the
Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
In Puerto Rico, he met and married
his wife Sandy, a nurse on the island.
A Department of Education grant
Front view of the Melvin H. Kuhbander
of 2006, Prudence moved in and
helped the children settle into their
new environment. The family
quickly learned of Prudence's many
job competencies and outstanding
character. They purchased a 2006
SUV for Prudence to use when
transporting the children and for
her personal use on trips back
home to Paducah.
More than a babysitter
Prudence is far more than a highly
paid babysitter. She is providing a
positive enriching environment to
nurture three children while earning
a living doing what she really enjoys.
“Family is always important. You
should take time to enjoy them, love
them and help nurture them to be
well-rounded adults,” Prudence said,
as she shared how rewarding this
career field is for her when matched
with a family who shares her values
and commitment to children.
through the University of Pennsylvania
beckoned; from 1969-81 he taught in
and later became a superintendent of
Pennsylvania’s public school system.
Kuhbander earned his Master's degree
in Mathematics from the University
of Pittsburgh, and was granted a
Doctorate in Education Administration
degree in 1974 by the University
of Pennsylvania.
Ask and ye shall receive
In 1991, Mel became superintendent
of the private Singapore American
School for more than 2,000 students
in preschool through grade 12.
”Certainly, a high point occurred when
the school named its new Fine Arts
building after me,” Mel said. Nine
years later and yearning for their roots,
the Kuhbanders returned to the States.
Neither had work lined up but they
decided to take a chance they would
find something. “That couldn't have
been any scarier than jumping out of
a plane at 20,000 feet without a parachute,”
stated Mel.
Landed on his feet
Three months later, Kuhbander
added President and Head of the
Ursuline Campus Schools in Louisville
to his accomplishments. It was a new
position in an education institution
under the auspices of a religious order
of Ursuline Sisters. Kuhbander was the
first lay person to run the operation on
a campus founded in 1877.
In 1994, Mel accepted a position
as Superintendent of Schools for the
Catholic Diocese of Peoria. He commuted
weekends from Louisville, where
his wife continued her profession and
where they maintained their house.
Y'all come back now, y'all heah?
As Mel puts it, "In 1990, Sandy
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VOLUME 2006 • FALL
Sullivan graduate Prudence Torian
is the Professional Nanny for the
Aswalds three children. .
USA Today recently published an
article titled,“CEO shells out nearly
six figures to secure the perfect
nanny.” The article states that
typically nannies start out at $30,000
but high-end nannies could easily
double that in a year or two.
Astonishingly, one CEO pays his
nanny $100,000 and reveres her as
the most important hiring decision
he has made. Those individuals that
are given the awesome responsibility
to educate and nurture children from
infancy are gaining respect and
earning a salary to match the high
quality care they are providing!
Wonderful opportunities
Students graduating with a
Professional Nanny Diploma or
Associate of Science in Early
Childhood Education have several
career path options. With the
increasingly competitive salaries
for high-end educated nannies, the
decision to follow the Professional
Nanny path is even more appealing
for Sullivan grads. Sullivan is one
of only six schools (and the only
university) in the International
Nanny Association, preparing
students for a Professional Nanny
career across the country.
FOCUS ON THE FACULTY
Dr. Mel Kuhbander
Dr. Kuhbander or Dr. K (as he generally
is called by the students) usually spends
most periods between classes at the
doorway to say ‘hi ‘to incoming students
as well as those passing by. A colleague
identified this as a Public Hall Director
position (the P H D of the Ph.D). Above,
Julia Hirsch shared a humorous story.
told me that she recognized that I was
doing God's work but God wanted me
to come home now,” so I returned to
Louisville. He worked a very brief stint
as a sales representative for Sylvan for
their in-school programs in the mid-
West but realized he missed education
and sought a return to the classroom.
Saved the best for last
Mel came to Sullivan in 2001. He is
fond of telling people of the affirmation
he gets from being in the classroom
with the biggest charge coming from
working with adult students who have
returned to school with the hope that
this career-education purpose will
make a difference in their life. His gift
to Sullivan students is to help them
learn mathematics and enjoy it. His
syllabus contains the following: “We
have a common goal. You want to
learn something in this class and you
want to pass this class. I want the same
things for you.”
On the first Tuesday following Labor
Day in 1956, Mel walked into a classroom
for the first time. This September,
he has completed a full half century of
active work in education. Wow!

6SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD
Darnell Ferguson
Faculty
and staff recently
enjoyed Sullivan
University System Day
at Six Flags Kentucky
Kingdom. Discounted
tickets were available for
all those who wanted to
enjoy a steamy day at
There was something for everyone to enjoy at the Luau.
Louisville's local theme park. Great food, beautiful weather, good friends and lotsa fun.
Students enjoyed roller coasters,
such as Chang, Thunder Run
and Twisted Twins; others
cooled off on water rides
like Blizzard River and
Mile High Falls.
Kentucky
Kentucky
Kingdom Kingdom
Above, left to right: Glenn Bell, Jametta
Carson, Jessica Banks, Yolanda Lomax and
Corey Lacy.
Left, Instructor Rosie Baker and friend
More than 500 student, faculty and staff dressed in their tropical
attire to enjoy good food and rockin' entertainment. The menu
consisted of Roasted Pig, Aloha Chicken, Sweet and Sour Meatballs,
Grilled Fruit Kabobs and more (it was mm mm good!!) Travelin' Max
got the crowd into the Luau state-of-mind by giving out leis, maracas
and straw hats. The conga line formed, students participated or
enjoying watching others participate in a
Dance Contest and a Donut Eating
Contest. Oh what some folks
will do for a T-shirt or
can of SPAM!!!
Left to right: Amber
Gentile, Mallorye Cheers
and Denise Holsclaw
Ariel Koehn
Nickolas Gray
Aloha
Sullivan
Stephanie Clark
Tabitha Wraley
Ryan Griffin
Travelin’ Max
Left to right, Shane Phimphachanh, Lisa McNabb, Zac Chittum, Kristopfer Ehman and Thomas Leong.
Above, Erica Jackson and Christie Smith
Glenn Sullivan, President of Sullivan University
It’s Conga time!
LOOK WH
October 13 - Night
October 18 - Day Sc
October 22 - Makin
Breas
October 23 - Wayne
October 26 - Blood
October 28 - Sulliva
Fall Gr
October 30 - Pumpk
October 31 - Costum

Michael Kolesar (left) with Spencer Zuercher
enjoyed some court time.
Thornbird band member, Eric “Spanky”
Arellano (bass and backup vocal)
AT’S NEXT!
School Belle Cruise
hool Belle Cruise
g Strides Against
t Cancer Walk
Hoffman Mentalist
Drive
n University
aduation
in Carving Contest
e Contest
Above, student Alston Tatum, with
Instructor Karin Talbott-Hill who was
“professionally dressed” for the warm
rainy weather.”
Left, Jesse
Sweeney
practices his
put-putt swing.
Students were thrilled when the band invited them to sit and stand on stage
Left to right, Billy Bledsoe, Joe Mallard, Carey Payne, Walter Hancock, Aaron Johnson and Tabitha Wraley.
Blue Blue
River River
Canoe Canoe
Trip Trip
Sarah Sullivan and
Justin Klebba in a
rousing game of
corn hole.
Below, left to right:
Jessica Priester,
Barbara Brooks
and Kelly Bennett
VOLUME 2006 • FALL
Summer Summer
Picnic Picnic
and and
Concert Concert
7
Rainy weather didn't stop Sullivan
students from enjoying the Annual
Picnic held at scenic Seneca Park.
Students engaged in various
activities including basketball,
corn hole, putt-putt golf,
and volleyball. There were
plenty of good burgers, hot
dogs and other picnic fare.
Rotaract members served snow
cones as an extra “sweet treat.”
Highlight of the day was definitely
the concert by “Thornbird” a rock
band on tour from Los Angeles. Lead
singer, Bella belted out lyrics to songs
such as “Just Say You Love Me” and
“Happy Song” while bass player, Spanky
sang back-up. Check out what they had
to say about their
experience in Louisville
and Sullivan at:
www.thornbird.com.
A
group
of Sullivan
students and staff
traveled to Indiana for
the Annual Canoe Trip. The
day was perfect for relaxing and
floating down the Blue River, enjoying
the beautiful country landscape and the
quiet calming noise of some small running
rapids. Students could stop on many sand bars
throughout the seven mile journey to eat lunch or
enjoy a little swimming or frolicking in the water.

8SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD
Aaron Alumbaugh ★
Beth Haven HS, KY
SQL Application Developer
Med Plans Recruiting, Inc.
Louisville, KY
Jonathan Ashby ★
GED
Chef
Mitchell's Fish Market
Louisville, KY
Delecia Calloway ★
New Albany HS, IN
Cash Disbursement Coordinator
McCann-Erickson USA, Inc
Louisville, KY
Mary Chism ★
New Albany HS, IN
Business Analyst
Electronic Data Systems
Louisville, KY
Lori Griffin ★
Turpin HS, OH
Customer Service Administrator
UPS-Air Cargo Division
Louisville, KY
Christopher Ross ★
Boyd County HS, KY
Executive Chef
Belle Fonte Country Club
Ashland, KY
Success Success
Cynthia Bundy ★
DuPont Manual HS, KY
Provider File Maintenance
Humana, Inc.
Louisville, KY
Monica Church ★
South Hopkins HS, KY
Paralegal
Greene & Cooper PSC
Louisville, KY
John Keller ★
St. Xavier HS, KY
Sales Manager
Electronic Merchant Systems
Brooklyn, OH
Shannon Dietzman
Holly Cross HS, KY
Front Line Leader
Humana, Inc.
Louisville, KY
Charlie Haise Jr. ★
Southern HS, KY
Executive Chef
The Point Club
Phippsville, MA
Allison Duvall
Fairdale HS, KY
Paralegal
Nadar G. Shunnarah, Attorney
Louisville, KY
Sullivan’s Graduate Employment
Service is Fee-Free for Life
★ The star indicates alumni employment updates and/or
using the lifetime, fee-free employment assistance from
Sullivan’s Graduate Employment Services Department
Danny Emmil ★
Ukiah HS, CA
Food & Beverage Director
Kentucky Department of Parks
Frankfort, KY
Tiffany Ernspiker ★
Jefferson County HS, KY
Receptionist/Loan Processor
Century Mortgage
Louisville, KY
Amy Fox
Oldham County HS, KY
Office Specialist
Beverly Healthcare Hillcreek
Louisville, KY
Jansen Nally
North Bullitt HS, KY
Office Manager
Ohio Valley Business Systems
Louisville, KY
Alecia Grooms
Oldham County HS, KY
Sales & Catering Coordinator
Marriott East
Louisville, KY
Dora Gutierrez
Louisville Collegiate HS, KY
Line Cook
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Joey Van Hoff
Floyd Central HS, IN
Baker
Jay C Foods
Floyds Knobs, IN
Sarah Hampton ★
Bullitt East HS, KY
Accounts Payable
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Louisville, KY
Ann Keene ★
Nelson County HS, KY
Food Service Director
North Field Manor
Louisville, KY
This is only a partial listing of recent
Sullivan University graduate employment success!

Stephanie Hull ★
DuPont Manual HS, KY
Sales/Managing Director
Huntington Learning Center
Louisville, KY
Adam Hurd
North Central HS, IN
Line Cook
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Brittany Langley ★
Butler Traditional HS, KY
Accountant
C-Logics
Louisville, KY
Alan Leonard ★
Fern Creek HS, KY
Publisher Billing Coordinator
Ketchum Directory Advisory
Louisville, KY
Angela Link
Lanesville HS, IN
Line Cook
Stratto's
Clarksville, IN
Holly Thomsen ★
Dobyns Bennett HS, TN
Baker
Mitchell's Fish Market
Louisville, KY
Candice Payton ★
Jeffersonville HS, IN
Paralegal
Henry Schildknect, Attorney
Louisville, KY
Stephanie Lucas
Atherton HS, KY
Store Manager
Graters Ice Cream
Louisville, KY
Courtney Nasby ★
New Albany HS, IN
Pastry Chef
Proof on Main Restaurant
Louisville, KY
Romar Steed ★
P.L. Dunbar HS, KY
Supervisor
Humana, Inc.
Louisville, KY
Adam Ripperdan
Oldham County HS, KY
Staff Accountant
Simon, Underwood & Associates, CPA’s
Louisville, KY
Alisha Rifkind ★
GED
Medical Assistant
Norton Medical Suburban
Louisville, KY
Steven Slone ★
Trinity HS, KY
Assistant Project Manager
Kelley Construction
Louisville, KY
Christian Werkmeister ★
Mt. deSales Academy HS, GA
Executive Chef
Cafe Metro
Louisville, KY
Jeffrey Robertson ★
GED
Kitchen Manager
Gumbo A Go-Go
Louisville, KY
Scott Schamel ★
Madison Consolidated HS, IN
Chef
Raw Sushi Lounge
Louisville, KY
Timothy Wheat ★
Bardstown HS, KY
Art Director/Project Manager
C Moor Group
Louisville, KY
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VOLUME 2006 • FALL
Great careers begin at Sullivan University!
Graduates of Sullivan University have a unique benefit available
and that is to use the graduate employment service once, twice, or
as many times as needed in their lifetime to move up in their career
fields. This lifetime graduate employment service is another one of the
many valuable features and benefits offered by Sullivan University.
Marvis Hall ★
Bullitt Central HS, KY
Customer Service/Inside Sales
Kaman Industrial Technologies
Louisville, KY
Angela Schierberg ★
Ryle HS, KY
Paralegal
Carrithers Law
Louisville, KY
Jennifer Shuttler ★
Eastern HS, KY
Paralegal
Jones, Dietz, & Schrand, Attorneys
Louisville, KY
Cynthia Standiford
Silver Creek HS, IN
Paralegal
Carrithers Law Office
Louisville, KY
Paige Staschke
Charlestown HS, IN
Billing Specialist
Family Care Chiropractic
Louisville, KY
Cassie Ziehm ★
Charlestown HS, IN
Assistant to Corporate District Manager
Target
Clarksville, IN

10SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD
President of KFC Corp.
visits a Sullivan class
Gregg Dedrick, President and Chief
Concept Officer of KFC, Corp., recently
served as a guest lecturer in Instructor
Dawn McGiffen's Hospitality Management
& Supervision class. Dedrick is
one of the people credited with the start
up of Tricon/Yum! Brands. His daughter,
Michelle, a Baking & Pastry Arts major,
is a student in McGiffen's class.
With 5,400 U.S. restaurants and
more than 8,000 KFC restaurants
among 80 foreign countries, Dedrick
oversees $4.5 billion in system sales
and more than 150,000 employees.
Asked by one student KFC's secret
of success, Dedrick replied, “The real
secret ingredient at KFC is our inclusive
environment and corporate culture. We
believe the secret of success is one's
ability to work with and through other
people.” Dedrick fielded questions
ranging from the cost of bringing a
new KFC product to market ($16 to
$17 million!) to the chain's contingency
plans should there be an outbreak of
Avian Flu.
The students applauded when
Dedrick wrapped up his lecture, and
several stayed after class to ask some
additional questions. “I've enjoyed
this very much,” said Dedrick. “I will
definitely find time to come back when
I can hopefully spend more time.”
Below, Gregg Dedrick, President and
Chief Concept Officer of KFC, Corp.,
with Dawn McGiffen, Hospitality/
Restaurant Management Instructor.
Angels at Work
Sullivan graduate, Linda Young,
volunteered information and a free
follow-up class on the subject of
domestic violence. She provided
flyers full of excellent data and tips
on preventing domestic violence.
Her non-profit foundation, Angels
at Work, is an educational outreach
that arose from the loss of her
daughter and two grandchildren
to domestic violence. The tragedy
motivated Linda to shape preventive
education classes and materials.
Mrs. Young (pictured below)
trained with the local Center for
Women and Families to facilitate
referrals for those women and men
who need relief from abuse at home
as well as tools to help them resolve
their predicaments.
We look forward to having Linda
return on a quarterly basis to share
her wisdom as she shows how the
story could have been different had
her daughter been able to access
and act on this kind of help.
Wearing the gold medals they received at the National Restaurant Associations
annual the Salute to Excellence are left and right, students Justin Diglia and Shane
Deweese. They flank Dawn McGiffen, Hospitality Restaurant Management Instructor
and Kerry Sommerville, Hospitality Studies Department Chair.
Sullivan’s Hospitality Management
students were honored in Chicago
Hospitality Management students, Justin Diglia and Shane Deweese, were
recently honored in Chicago during the National Restaurant Association's
(NRA’s) annual Salute to Excellence student forum and banquet, sponsored by
the NRA's Educational Foundation.“ Only 200 of the top hospitality students
in the nation are invited to attend this prestigious event,” noted Kerry
Sommerville, Hospitality Studies Chair. “Sullivan University has been asked
to participate each year for the past fourteen years; that's a real honor.”
Students and faculty chaperones, Dawn McGiffen and Kerry Sommerville,
attended an all-day student and faculty forum, moderated by Regynald G.
Washington, Vice President of Food & Beverage, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.
An evening awards gala and banquet held in the International Ballroom of
the Chicago Hilton capped off the day's events. Despite a hectic schedule,
students and chaperones toured two of Chicago's most prestigious hotels,
The Drake and the Ritz-Carlton, and spent one full day visiting the nearly
2,000 exhibitors at the convention's trade show.
“It was extraordinary,” said Shane Deweese, who is nearing completion
of his bachelor's degree in Hospitality Studies (an online degree program).
“Since being chosen to represent Sullivan University in Chicago, I accepted
a job in the kitchen of the new Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, but
my chef reworked the schedule just so that I could go to this event.”
Student delegate, Justin Diglia, just completed his Hospitality Studies
bachelor's degree and has applied to Sullivan's Graduate School where he
plans to begin work on his Master in Business Administration degree.
THE WELLNESS CENTER
There was something for everyone at the recent
Wellness Center event. Clockwise, students could
receive massages, have their glucose and blood
sugar levels checked, receive information on skin
cancer and have their grip strength tested.
John Cartagena, a
first-year student in
Sullivan’s Bachelor‘s
in Hospitality Studies
degree program,
was recently
awarded a
$3,000 scholarship by the American
Hotel and Lodging Educational
Foundation (AH&LEF). Cartagena
has already completed his associate
degrees in Hotel-Restaurant
Management and Culinary Arts.
“I am so grateful for this scholarship,”
said Cartagena “It will definitely
help me as I continue my studies.”
Cartagena was one of the National
Restaurant Association's 2005 Salute
to Excellence student honor delegates,
according to Kerry Sommerville,
Hospitality Studies Chair. “I can't think
of a student who is more deserving
than John,” said Sommerville. “He's
a real professional and an outstanding
student of whom we're very proud.”
The AH&LEF is the charitable
fundraising arm of the American
Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA),
relying on the financial support of
hoteliers and hotel companies, food
and equipment manufacturers, distributors,
and hospitality management
educators. The scholarship fund supports
the educational development of
students pursuing an undergraduate
degree in hospitality management.
Scholarship recipients are selected
based upon their cumulative G.P.A.,
work experience, and commitment to
the hospitality industry.
Recent Wellness Center event made sense - six of them to be exact
The Wellness Fair recently featured
three new aspects: a fresh theme,
“Coming to our Senses;” a chiropractic
clinic as the main organizer
of the booths; and the evening
division's having its own version.
The purpose was to de-stress our
senses and to renew awareness of
their role in experiential learning.
Wolter Chiropractic Center
partnered with the Sullivan University
Wellness Center. Wolter's brought
in health care professionals for free
vision and audiology tests by Conrad
Vision and Hear in Kentucky respectively.
Baptist East participated in an
extended display, offering free grip-
strength tests. This exercise in touch
was complemented by great 15
minute upper body massages, given
by Karen Ambuehl of the Wolter
Clinic, in conjunction with the chiropractor's
screening to help pinpoint
tension spots for massage. Warm
Spirit's fragrances filled the room
with sensuous aromatherapy.
Besides the treats brought by Wild
Oats foods, Juleps Catering served
up summer selections of snacks and
beverages to cover the sense of
taste. The Wellness Center added
“The Chocolate Meditation” for
taste for evening school, and a selftest
to identify four different aromas.
Scholarship News
Gold's Gym participation highlighted
the additional sense of movement.
What more could an original
Wellness Fair provide? Try blood
pressure tests which Health Officers
performed before and after students
participated in a sensory activity to
see what impact the activity might
have on stress. By doing comparison
of their own blood pressure and a
related assignment, students could
also earn extra credit with instructors
who allowed for it in compatible
courses. Exhibitors brought various
door prizes and The Wellness Center
also provided prizes that matched
with each sense.

TRAVEL&TOURISM•HOTEL-RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
Sullivan students shout olé
about recent Cancun trip
Sixty-five Hotel-Restaurant
Management and Travel, Tourism &
Event Management students recently
visited Mexico's Mayan Riviera, where
they spent four days and nights in
one of the area's most luxurious, allinclusive
resorts, the Aventura Spa
Palace and Resort. The resort, located
about 90 miles south of Cancun near
the seaside village of Playa del
Carmen, is one of 12 all-inclusive
resorts owned by Palace Resorts, Ltd.
Personalized greeting
As students and
their chaperones
stepped off their
chartered motorcoaches
at the
entrance of the
hotel, a long line
of hotel managers
and employees
greeted them with
applause and cheers.
“They clapped for us
CHEF TO CHEF
Comments from Chef Rhea
Sullivan University was recently honored with a visit by one of the proven best
pastry chefs on the planet, Susan Notter, Certified Executive Pastry Chef. The
Distinguished Visiting Chef for the Summer 2006 term, started her illustrious
career in England at a family-owned hotel. She relocated to Germany and spent
several years learning the art of producing fine German pastries. In 1982, Chef
Notter moved to Switzerland where she fell in love with the art and craft of
fashioning elaborate centerpieces out of spun, poured, pulled, and blown sugar
as well as other, more exotic forms of the simple sweetener. Sugar became a
major part of her life as she joined Swiss Master Pastry Chef Ewald Notter as
co-owner and lead instructor of the International School of Confectionery Arts.
The Notter’s published several videos and books such as That’s Sugar which
has been required study in Sullivan’s senior Baking & Pastry Arts courses.
While serving as the Executive Director of the
American Culinary Federation (ACF), I had the
honor to watch Chef Notter prepare and present
world-class pastries, petits four and centerpieces
as the pastry chef for the ACF National Culinary
Team. She also very successfully competed at
Chicago’s Culinary Classic, at the World Cup in
Luxembourg, the World Association of Cooks’
Societies competition in Basel, Switzerland, and
After her demonstration, International Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany.
Chef Notter graciously
Chef Notter performed three demonstrations to
answered questions. an audience of more than 700 National Center for
Hospitality Studies students at Sullivan’s Louisville and Lexington campuses.
She presented a dark chocolate Marquise served with whiskey jelly, chocolate
mousse Napoleon, orange buttermilk ice-cream, and a sable Breton cookie.
Her second plate was called “Banana Cream Dream”
(banana cream slice served with warm banana rum sauce
on crunchy brioche with Southern praline ice-cream.)
Thyme-roasted peaches served with buttermilk biscuits,
and white peach sorbet in a thyme filo nest completed
her demonstration. Plating contained caramelized figs
in port wine syrup served with an apple Stilton tart and
fromage blanc sorbet with a traditional creamy bread
pudding. All beautifully prepared and simply delicious.
A “Tip of the Tall Toque” to Chef Susan Notter, past
Director of the Baking & Pastry Program, Vice President
& Executive Director at Culinard, the Culinary Institute
of Virginia College in Birmingham, Alabama; named one
of the Top Ten Pastry Chefs in the U.S. by Chocolatier
Magazine in both 1999 and 2000, and now, a member
of Sullivan University’s fabulous family of Distinguished
Visiting Chefs.
Bon Appetit!
See the next issue of The Herald
for highlights of Distinguished
Visiting Chef Darrin Aoyama, CEPC,
Executive Pastry Chef
River Oaks Country Club
Houston Texas
Left to right: Mitch Tuell, Samantha
Knight and Nick Eggleston at the
Mayan ruins of Tulum
as we stepped off the bus,” said
student, Jennifer Wright “I felt like a
rock star.” Hotel staff registered the
group at a private reception area
where elegant tables of refreshments
and hors' d'oeuvres had been
prepared by the resort's chefs.
“They know us here,” said Kerry
Sommerville, Hospitality Management
department chair. “This was
our third visit to one of their resorts;
they appreciate our business, and
understand what our degree
programs are all about.”
He added, “Some students
even received a guided tour
of the resort's massive,
underground kitchens.”
The 1200-room resort
features more than 19
bars and restaurants where
students could sample a
variety of cuisines from
Japanese and Italian to traditional
Mexican and Argentine fare. “Quality of
Walter E. Rhea,
CMPC, CEC, CCE, AAC
Director, National Center for Hospitality Studies
Left to right, Tiffany
Kidney, Christine
Bakalyar, and Christine
Williams eagerly sample
Chef Notter’s desserts.
Gee, college life is tough! Left to right:
Mallory Myers, Kimberly Bottom, Patrick
Garrity and Austin Wilson soak up soak
up some rays.
the food and the service were like
nothing I've ever experienced
before,” said student, Roy Powell.
“The service was very gracious; the
staff really treated us like royalty.”
The all-inclusive component of
the students' tour package meant
that all of the resort's restaurants
and other amenities were available
to the group at no additional cost.
Great off-site tours
As part of their travel package,
students were allowed to select two
off-site tours from a choice of eight.
“The tour choices were great,” said
Mike Kleine-Kracht, Adjunct
Instructor in the Travel, Tourism &
Event Management degree program,
successfully earned the professional
certification of Destination Management
Certified Professional (DMCP).
The certification is issued by the
Association of Destination Management
Executives (ADME) and was
established to recognize those
leaders committed to raising industry
standards and practices. Kleine-Kracht
is the first Kentucky resident to earn
the certification.
Kleine-Kracht is the President
of Visitours, Inc., a Louisville-based
11
VOLUME 2006 • FALL
Sullivan instructor is first in Kentucky
to earn prestigious certificate
Sullivan grad is
big on business
Kelly Kuerzi is best known as cohost
of Big Talk on Small Radio; six
years ago she was a bundle of energy
on Sullivan’s campus majoring in
Hospitality Management. Kelly had
attended the University of Alabama-
Birmingham but when she “decided to
go back to school there was no doubt
in my mind that I wanted to go to a
school like Sullivan that would offer
me the classes and setting that I
needed to pursue my career,” she
stated. “Since I had already been to
college I knew I only wanted to study
the classes pertaining to my field.“
She added, “The small class size
and the great times classes were
available were a bonus.”
Kelly thoroughly enjoyed attending
Sullivan. “During my time at Sullivan
I learned so much, about not only
the restaurant and hotel industries,
but about business in general.” After
managing a well-known restaurant,
she started working with her father,
Steve, doing sales and marketing for
his business. About a year or so after
her dad started the radio show, Kelly
joined and became a permanent
student, Lisa Leikus. “A bunch of us
went to the ancient Mayan ruins at
Tulum.” Other students visited the
archeological site at Chicen Itza, while
still others took the ferry to Cozumel
and to Isla Mujeres.
Future student tours may include
exchanging the Mexican Caribbean
for the Pacific Ocean and the jungles
of Costa Rica if all goes according
to plan. Department chairs, Bettye
Smothers and Kerry Sommerville,
are already planning the details of
the 2007 tours. Be sure to check the
Herald for highlights of these trips.
Left to right: students Annie Kiesewetter,
Roni Witkosky, Roy Powell, Brad Prunty,
T.J. Hollinden and Patrick Wood wait for
the motorcoaches to return.
Destination Management
Company, which
provides special event
planning, tours, corporate
meeting packages,
chartered motorcoach
service, for groups ranging in size from
50 to 5,000 attendees. He has taught
numerous courses in the Event
Management component of the
University’s Travel & Tourism degree
program and has employed Sullivan
interns seeking to enhance their realworld
knowledge of the fast-growing
meeting planning industry.
co-host. The show has grown from an
hour a week to a daily three-hour
program; the Kuerzi’s have the longestrunning
radio talk show of its kind.
Enjoy helping people
“I absolutely love working with my
Dad and the relationship we share! We
love to help people find that passion
for life, work, and business. If you have
a passion go for it! If your current job
or career doesn't make you happy and
content change it!“ She also has advice
for prospective and current students.
“I recommend anyone either straight
out of high school or looking to
further their career should look into
the great programs and career opportunities
at Sullivan. If you have a goal
for yourself go for it! You are the only
one that can put limitations on yourself!
Listen to your gut!”
And of course, also listen to Kelly
and Steve Kuerzi on WKJK 1080 AM
every day from 9am - Noon!

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Microsoft visits Sullivan University campus
TUITION GUARANTEED NOT TO INCREASE!
Sullivan University guarantees when students
start school in a diploma, associate or bachelor’s
degree program and with continuous attendance,
their tuition will not increase all the way through
the completion of a bachelor’s degree!
The Microsoft Across America Trucks are a
fleet of 42-foot trucks filled with the latest
technology for small and mid-size businesses.
Recently, one visited Sullivan University’s
Louisville campus where individuals had the
opportunity to meet with local experts and
experience practical, integrated software and
hardware solutions in a hands-on, interactive
environment. Left to right: Bud Ratliff, CEO, Solarity CTS. Microsoft Gold
Partner, Microsoft Most Valuable Partner - ISA Server, Sullivan instructor. Ron
McHargue, Manager, Data Services Solutions, Verizon Wireless, former Sullivan
MNE student, and Don Justice, Director, IT Academy Sullivan University
all new students!
There are many reasons
why individuals choose Sullivan
University. Students like the
variety of career choices for
which they can prepare quickly
and thoroughly. They consistently
state they appreciate the
nurturing quality of the faculty,
small class size and Sullivan’s
outstanding learning environment.
Sullivan students enjoy
the four-day school week and
having Friday as the “Plus” Day
where they are able to receive
extra assistance from their
instructors and have use of the
facilities and equipment for
study and/ or practice.
Director of Admissions
Greg Cawthon said, “Each
quarter we are impressed with
the number of student that
choose Sullivan to further their
education. Whether they are
current high school graduates,
college transfer students, or
adults entering college for the
first time they feel at home here
at Sullivan.”
Instructor LaVena Wilkin’s classes, starting with DRC 401- Principles of
Conflict Resolution, instill practical skills that will help in the workplace as
well as on a personal level. They build confidence, spark creativity and
foster an environment conducive for personal growth and well being.
Mrs. Wilkin was surprised and very touched when one class recently
presented her with a cake and certificate of appreciation stating:
“For your dedication, inspiration, encouragement, support, kindness,
insight and words of wisdom. Words can not express how much
impact you have had on each of our lives. We are truly blessed
by the opportunity to have you as our instructor and our friend.”
Left to right, Deanna Fein, Lauren McDaniel, Deanna Barcus, Cori DeLaFuente,
Martha Pilkerton, Jason Maderic, Instructor Lavena Wilkin, Theresa Collins,
Renee Booker, and Christy Ward (seated).
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Here are just a few new faces on campus!
Likes Sullivan’s Fast
track approach
to education
“I have always known what I
wanted to do – I didn’t want to
take four years to graduate.”
ADAM
CHARITY SPEARS
Weekend Culinary
CHRISTOPHER RICCI
Early Childhood Education
CHANDRA RISEN
Accounting
ADAM RUSSELL
Hotel Restaurant/
Management
THOMAS PRADA
Marketing
KENTA MORRIS
Paralegal Studies
Likes Sullivan’s small classes
“I like the small classes and
individual attention I’ll receive
from the faculty.”
CHANDRA RISEN
Instructor receives very special thank you
99.7%
Graduate
Employment
Success
Sullivan housing students
invade local fun park
Sullivan University Housing recently
sponsored a night of fun and games
at the Renaissance Fun Park Students
were able to choose from go-cart rides,
laser tag, putt-putt, and video games.
Students enjoyed socialize in between
the fun events. This activity allowed for
the housing residents to get to know
one another as well as de-stress from
the busy quarter.
Phil Watson, Manager, Human
Resource Development at Kroger
Company, studies the resume of
student Paul Spicuzza.
Career Expo employers
eager to hire Sullivan
students and graduates
Sullivan University’s recent Career
Expo was a resounding success.
McDonald’s Corporation, Louisville
Metro Police Department, Social
Security Administration, University of
Missouri-Columbia/Campus Dining
Services, Citi Cards, Belterra Casino
Resort & Spa, Humana and YUM!
Brands were just a few of the more
than 35 companies in attendance
and eager to hire Sullivan graduates.
Prior to the Expo, students and
alumni stopped by the Graduate
Employment Services (GES) office
for assistance with their resumes.
“Expos are wonderful opportunities
for current students, and of
course alumni,” stated Sherry Klein,
GES Director. “Those that did attend
stated how fortunate they felt to be
able to walk into a room and know
that every employer there was
wanting to hire.”
Get your resumes ready!
The next Career Expo
will be from 9 am - Noon
on Friday, October 13th
in the ala carte Café
3101 Bardstown Road • Louisville, KY 40205
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And away they go! Front to back, Bonnie
Ashe, Jessica Wheeler, and Jennifer Reed.
“Winston’s now not only offers
the best Mint Julep (2006 Rose
Mint Julep Champion) in the
city, but also the best Bourbon
Manhattan. I invite everyone to
come in and enjoy an awardwinning
cocktail.”
Justin Diglia,
earned his
Bachelor’s of Science in
Hospitality Management, is a student
at Sullivan’s Graduate School, and a
bartender at Winston’s Restaurant,
Sullivan University’s on-campus
gourmet restaurant. Justin was also
the winner in the Bourbon Festival
Drink Challenge recently held in
Bardstown, Kentucky. The 2006
Bourbon Mixed Drink Challenge
competition was based on the
Bourbon Manhattan. Contestants
had to create their drink based on
ingredients of bourbon, vermouth,
and a cherry. Justin’s Winning drink
was called the “Knobby Rose.”
He used Knob Creek bourbon,
vermouth, rose bourbon jelly, and
garnished with a cherry. There were
eleven restaurants from various
Kentucky cities that competed and
they were judged by presentation,
taste, quality, and market appeal.
This event was filmed by Food TV
Network and will air on a Mixed
Drink Challenge Show.
Congratulations, Justin!
JUSTIN DIGLIA