Winter 2011 - Sullivan University | Library

SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY 

LOUISVILLE, 

KENTUCKY 

HERALD 

Sullivan raises the bar again with more 

graduate degrees and launching of new 

College of Nursing and Allied Health 

Sullivan University is pleased to 

announce the launch of its newest 

Master’s degree, a Master’s of Science 

in Management (MSM). This program 

has been developed for those seeking 

a Master’s degree in a business-related 

area that concentrates more on the 

“human side” of business as opposed 

to the quantitative side traditionally 

addressed in the Master’s of Business 

Administration (MBA) program which is 

also available at Sullivan University. The 

MSM program focuses on organizational 

theory, organizational behavior or a 

combination of these two fields that 

often comprise management-related 

curricula. Courses within Sullivan’s MSM 

Bachelor’s of 

Science in Nursing 

now available 

Sullivan University introduces its new 

College of Nursing and Allied Health 

that will begin offering the Bachelor of 

Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The 

program is established as an online 

RN to BSN completion program and 

the University will launch the program 

during the 2011 Spring quarter beginning 

March 28. This program enables 

registered nurses who hold an associate 

degree/hospital diploma in nursing 

to earn a bachelor’s degree through a 

uniquely designed accelerated program. 

The hallmark of the program is its 

flexibility. Students will begin the nursing 

courses upon meeting general study 

pre-requisites for the BSN. The student 

will enroll in a single accelerated nursing 

course each term facilitating the working 

nurse to concentrate on one topic at a 

time. The nursing courses can be completed 

in 90 consecutive weeks. New 

students will be admitted in the program 

at the beginning of each of the University’s 

four quarters (summer, fall, winter 

and spring). General study pre-requisites 

are also available online based on the 

Sullivan University quarter system. 

Great student/faculty ratio 

Twenty students will admitted in the 

inaugural class and 40 students in subsequent 

quarters. Each course section 

will be limited to 20 students to ensure 

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Student Veterans of America Chapter 

227 celebrates anniversary •Page 6 

program include material on leadership 

and team development, managerial 

communications, ethics, organizational 

conflict, marketing, human resource 

management and the growing opportunity 

to compete in domestic and 

international markets. 

Doctoral program expands 

Building on its mission of providing intellectual, social, and professional development 

for its students, last fall Sullivan University welcomed an inaugural cohort of 

doctoral students into its Ph.D. in Management program. Offering a doctoral program 

in business is the next “step” in the stair step approach to education that defines 

Sullivan’s rich history. For example, students in the Ph.D. program may choose a concentration 

in strategic management, conflict management, or information technology. 

Sullivan University also offers masters degrees in these areas. 

Although many doctoral programs produce students who finish their coursework, 

but never complete their dissertation research (known as All But Dissertation – ABD), 

Sullivan University’s doctoral program seeks to reduce the number of ABDs. Each 

course is designed as a building block toward dissertation completion and students 

Sullivan’s doctoral program 

is uniquely designed to help 

students complete their coursework, 

conduct scholarly research, 

write their dissertations, and earn 

their Ph.D.s. 

HERE’S A PEEK AT WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE 

will write the first three chapters of their 

research proposal by the end of their coursework. 

This puts them one step closer to 

fulfilling their dreams of becoming leaders 

and scholars in their organizations. 

Moreover, the students are all working 

professionals; this degree gives them an 

opportunity to gain a foundation in management and leadership, to develop research 

and application skills, and to enhance their careers by teaching or training others. 

Graduates will be able to apply theories of organizational management to a variety 

of work settings, manage and facilitate change in organizations, and create and 

promote healthy organizational cultures. 

First class gives doctoral program high praise 

Kim Castle earned two Masters’ degrees from Sullivan, and is seeking the Ph.D. 

in Management with a Conflict Management concentration. Kim, who owns her 

own conflict management consulting firm, says she hopes the increased credibility 

of earning her Ph.D. will allow her to help and understand her clients in a more 

profound way. She says she chose Sullivan “because my experience here, while 

getting two Master’s degrees, was wonderful.” 

Brent Casey stated, “I am truly enjoying the Doctoral 

program and the challenges that it offers. I entered the 

program because I wanted to provide a better life for 

myself and my family, as well as 

have the opportunity to teach and 

train others at a much higher level. 

My goal is to apply my knowledge 

and experience in teaching higher 

education and providing services 

as a consultant.” 

BrEnT CaSEY 

Harika Suklun received her 

master’s degree from Western Kentucky University, and she 

is working toward the Strategic Management Ph.D., concen- 

Harika Suklun 

tration. Harika calls herself a “survivor” who has overcome 

many personal challenges. Her goal is to “conduct research and make a contribution 

to the field” she will be studying. Harika chose Sullivan because faculty members care 

about their students, and they are supportive and helpful. She also says, “The program 

is hard. It is nothing like working on a Master’s degree, but I am learning a lot.” 

For more information about Sullivan’s doctoral program, call Nina Martinez, Director of 

Admissions, Sullivan’s Global e-Learning at (502) 413-8832. New classes start March 28. 

Sullivan University held its first 

alumni reunion weekend • Page 7 

Anyone interested in Sullivan 

University’s Master’s of Science in 

Management program should contact 

the University’s Graduate Admissions 

Office at 800-844-1354 or 866-755- 

7887 for distance learning options. 

Fox News was on hand when Dean Corbett received the 

first Regional Distinguished Visiting Chef award • Page 8 

Team Sullivan competed at ACF‘s Southeast 

Regional Conference. • Page 8 

WINTER 

2011 

From the editor. . . 

Welcome Back returning students, 

and Welcome to all new day, evening, 

and online students world-wide to Sullivan 

University’s Spring Quarter classes. 

Suntans were noted on some faculty 

and students as they returned from their 

Winter/Spring quarter break in Florida or 

the Caribbean. Others enjoyed some late 

winter skiing out west or enjoyed staying 

home, sleeping in and visiting friends. What 

a great life at Sullivan - attend classes for 

11 weeks and have a one to two plus week 

break each quarter, year round! 

This issue of the Herald is full of stories on 

the experiences and successes of students 

and faculty over the past few months. 

Career Services at work 

Sullivan’s Career Services department has 

assisted countless numbers of students and 

graduates in their career search. See pages 

4 and 5 and read about just a few of the 

positions graduates and alumni now enjoy. 

More veterans attending 

Sullivan University is among the 15% of 

colleges and universities doing the most to 

welcome veterans and enhance their student 

experience. Learn about the outreach to 

military students and veterans by Sullivan’s 

student veteran’s chapter on page 6. 

Big alumni celebration 

More than 1,000 Sullivan Alumni returned 

to campus this winter for a huge two day 

celebration and renewal of friendship among 

classmates. (see story on page 7) 

World’s Best Cooking with Wine book 

Professor Albert Schmid has won a Gourmand 

World Cookbook Award. (see page 9) 

The Herald wishes each of you good luck 

with your studies this quarter and also wants 

to extends best wishes to all the Fall and 

Winter quarter graduates who will receive 

their degrees at the University’s Spring 

Commencement on Saturday, April 30. 

Congratulations graduates! 

Exciting alumni cruise 

ALASKAN ADVENTURE 

The Alumni Affairs Office invites you to 

join with us in celebrating 50 years of The 

Sullivan University System on a seven-day 

Alaskan Cruise. This kick-off event starts 

June 10, 2012, aboard the MS Oosterdam. 

The roundtrip Seattle cruise features the 

spectacular natural beauty of the Alaskan 

coast including Glacier Bay National Park, 

Sitka National Park, and much more. 

Experience a spectacular array of natural 

wonders; immerse yourself in native 

culture; fish for King Salmon and even pan 

for gold. Call toll free: 877-849-4604 for 

more information about this exciting trip. 

Highlights of another Alumni Event • page 7 

Student’s dessert earned third place in 

national chocolate competition • Page 9

2SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD 

Pharmacy profession 

highlighted in library 

The Pharmacy Tech Overview display 

was coordinated by the libary and the 

Pharmacy Technician Club. The display 

showcases the tools used by pharmacy 

technicians and more. Student Misty Glin 

(mglin9372@my.sullivan.edu) may 

be contacted for more information. 

The library displays are exhibited for 

two quarters. Past displays have highlighted 

and focused on a wide range of 

interests: Historical Pharmacy memorabilia; 

Nuclear Pharmacy; paralegal club 

information and items; children’s wonder 

book exhibit; Kentucky Derby glasses 

and memorabilita; southwestern art and 

artifacts; antiques quilts; dolls and toys; 

angels; great novels of the 21st century; 

a great grandson (student) magician of 

Harry Houdini exhibited his memorabilia; 

voting and presidential elections; 

marquetry; etc. Displays are typically 

tied to Sullivan academic programs, 

clubs, or students/staff/faculty who 

have collection-worthy exhibits. 

Pedro Garces Tamayo was only 21 

when he enrolled in Sullivan’s Graduate 

School; his Bachelor’s in Telecommunications 

Systems Management from Murray 

State under his belt. While his bachelor’s 

gave him technical expertise, Pedro 

wanted to further his education and 

learn how his field could contribute to a 

business’s bottom line. 

Pedro was working as an IT Manager 

for King Southern Bank, a local community 

bank, and while he had evaluated 

other graduate programs in Louisville, 

he found that “Sullivan’s M.S.M.I.T 

program was an excellent fit.” He liked 

the convenience of Sullivan’s evening 

courses and that the “graduate program 

covered all the relevant IT Management 

areas that I needed to be successful.” 

Sullivan’s Graduate School is 

geared towards students’ success 

Pedro knew he made a wise decision 

about enrolling at Sullivan. “From day 

one, I experienced the staff’s dedication 

a recent group of international students with, Dr. Shawn Schwaner, Professor and Director 

of the international Co-op program, Dr. ken Miller, Professor and associate Dean of the 

Graduate School, right, and center, Carole Myers, Graduate Studies Coordinator. 

International MBA Co-op Program 

approaches two year mark 

Excitement continues to grow at Sullivan University’s Graduate School as the 

International Co-op program approaches its second year. There are currently 150 

students in the program who are working at prestigious companies such as Kindred 

Healthcare, Humana, and Jewish Hospital. And, when an unaccredited school closed 

for several federal violations, more than 100 displaced international graduate students 

applied for entry into Sullivan’s Graduate School for the Spring 2011 quarter. 

The growing program has brought a diverse international community to Louisville. 

Sullivan students now represent Bangladesh, Jordan, Nepal, Israel, Egypt, Pakistan, 

Iran, China, India, Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, South Korea, France, and Norway. 

Sullivan University’s newly established Ph.D. program in Management has aroused 

significant interest among international students. With the opportunity to work fulltime 

in a curriculum practicum training internship while studying, now students who 

complete an MBA elsewhere will have the opportunity to come to Sullivan’s main 

campus in Louisville and work full-time while studying for their doctoral degree. Once 

again, Sullivan University’s focus on career preparedness and education has led it into 

a unique market niche in the international marketplace. 

Recently, Asian Correspondent, a subsidiary of the Associated Press, ranked 

Sullivan University’s MBA Program with a concentration in Healthcare Management 

as one of the top ten Healthcare Administration Programs in the nation 

alongside academic giants such as Johns Hopkins, Ohio State University, and the 

University of Michigan to name a few. It is likely that such exposure in Southeast Asia 

will have widespread appeal and pave the way for new students to join campus in the 

upcoming months 

Sullivan has always been the leader in career-centered education; the success 

of the International co-op program is a reflection of the team and family spirit of 

Sullivan University. 

A GRADUATE’S STORY 

Sullivan alumni know success can come at any age 

to ensure my success. The Associate Director 

for Graduate Admissions, Beverly 

Horsley, assisted me during the enrollment 

process and even followed up 

after my first quarter. Throughout the 

program, I noticed that the graduate 

faculty not only had the academic expertise, 

but also the business experience to 

provide the real world perspective.” He 

appreciated that “the faculty was also 

available even via cell phone.“ 

Career Services was a great resource 

Pedro earned his Master’s in Information 

Technology degree from Sullivan in 

2009 and was ready to put his new skills 

to good use. He was intrigued with a 

career opportunity with a utility company 

based in Charlotte, North Carolina and 

felt that “combined with my work experience 

and education from Sullivan, I 

was equipped to face any challenges the 

opportunity brought.” Pedro contacted 

Career Services for negotiating tips. 

“The Career Services office did a 

stellar job during my interview preparation 

and job search. Career Services 

Specialist Melissa Shockley provided 

me with the job search tools I needed. 

As a new graduate, it can be difficult to 

find opportunities during an economic 

recession and utilizing Sullivan’s Career 

Services expertise made it possible to 

get employed.” 

Pedro’s career search paid off 

at a Fortune 500 corporation 

Three months after graduation, Pedro 

began working at one of the largest 

Pedro Garces Tamayo ’09 keeps up 

with his Telecommunications duties 

at Duke Energy. 

electric power companies in the United 

States. Less than a year later, Pedro’s 

skills had earned him a promotion; today 

he is a Telecommunications Network 

Analyst III at Duke Energy’s corporate 

headquarters. But Pedro isn’t resting on 

his laurels. He now is pursuing his MBA 

from Sullivan. Believing that “a combination 

of expertise from the M.S.M.I.T 

and MBA degrees will provide me with a 

leader’s holistic perspective of all 

business operational areas.” 

Sullivan’s flexible schedule 

helped his decision 

“I have enjoyed the flexibility 

provided in an online setting. Sullivan 

has dedicated staff members that have 

made it their goal to be available after 

hours to ensure students’ success. 

Furthermore, I have been able to 

expand my expertise beyond IT 

Management to operations strategy, 

finance, accounting and other vital 

segments of a business. I believe that 

a combination of both degrees will 

strengthen my marketability.” 

For those thinking about increasing 

their marketability with a master’s 

degree, Pedro shared, that “taking this 

first step to pursue a graduate degree 

is the best investment you can make in 

your life. Even though a graduate degree 

does not guarantee employment, 

it will provide you the opportunity 

to stand out within your industry and 

increase your success with lifelong 

career opportunities.” 

At the age of 25, thanks to his 

drive, imitative and impeccable Sullivan 

credentials, Pedro Garces Tamayo will 

have lifelong career success! 

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Sullivan offers Bachelor’s 

in Nursing degree 

faculty-student interaction in the accelerated 

program. Teaching/learning strategies 

will include team-based activities, virtual 

labs and virtual hospital activities in 

leadership and management. Courses 

are designed to meet the changing requirement 

of the baccalaureate nurse i.e., 

Evidence Based Nursing Practice; 

Diversity in Healthcare, Healthcare 

Informatics, Economics and Finance; 

Genetics; Quality Care and Patient Safety; 

and Holistic Nursing and Complementary 

and Alternative Therapies. 

The Herald is now online 

In an effort to provide even more 

coverage of Sullivan University events 

and happenings, the Herald is now 

available online. 

The site, www.sullivan.edu/herald, 

will offer more pictures, videos and 

longer stories about the school. 

• Have you ever wondered about 

online classes and the faculty who 

teach them? 

• Did you ever wonder about the 

courses Sullivan offers? Are the 

courses ever changed or updated to 

keep current with today’s world? 

Check out the online Herald and 

find out! 

Plus, the site will also be updated 

on a regular basis. Other features 

include: opportunities to suggest 

story ideas, ability to download 

pictures of events, and links to 

archives and other interesting sites. 

Make sure to bookmark www.sullivan. 

edu/herald. 

Literary pursuits 

Two professors in Sullivan’s Master’s 

in Human Resource Leadership (MSHRL) 

degree program have recently written 

books published by the Society of Human 

Resources Professionals (SHERM). 

Adjunct Professor, Dr. Sheri Caldwell’s 

book is titled The 9 Lessons Every HR 

Professional Must Learn to be Successful. 

Dr. Teresa Daniel’s recent book, Stop 

Bullying at Work: Strategies and Tools for 

HR & Legal Professionals, has twice been 

selected as SHRM’s “Published Book of 

the Week.” 

Bullying is also the subject of Dr. 

LaVena Wilkin’s first publication in a peerreviewed 

journal. Workplace Bullying: 

A Complex Problem in Contemporary 

Organizations appears in the January 

edition of the International Journal of 

Businesss and Social Science. Professor 

Wilkin co-wrote the article with her former 

dissertation chair. Check it out at http:// 

www.ijbssnet.com/archive/157.html 

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THE INSTITUTE FOR LEGAL STUDIES 

Annual Paralegal Roundtable 

is a terrific student forum 

In October 2010, nearly 50 Paralegal 

Studies students on the Louisville campus 

took advantage of the opportunity 

to hear from paralegal practitioners, 

including Sullivan graduates, from the 

local legal community. The students 

attended the 19th annual Paralegal 

Roundtable Discussion sponsored by 

The Institute for Legal Studies at Sullivan 

University. The annual event gives students 

the chance to meet and network 

with legal professionals who are willing 

to share their time and expertise. 

all paralegal students could attend 

Students were especially fortunate this 

year as two roundtable discussions were 

conducted – one for the day division and 

one for the evening division. The four 

legal professionals participating in the 

day division roundtable discussion were: 

• Nicole Baker, a Litigation paralegal 

working in the corporate healthcare 

arena at Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s 

HealthCare, Inc. 

• Sara House, a 2008 Sullivan Paralegal 

Studies bachelor’s degree 

graduate, who is a paralegal in the 

Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 

Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Unit. 

Angela Cheap is a single mother of 

four children. But this weighty responsibility 

has not prevented Angela from 

beginning her goal of graduating from 

Sullivan’s Paralegal Studies Bachelor’s 

degree program, becoming a successful 

paralegal, and possibly later an attorney. 

Scholarship paved the way 

Angela believes she is the perfect 

example of the fact that it’s never too 

late to go back to school. Such initiative 

has its rewards. Although most people 

view the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship 

Program as an award program for 

17 or 18 year olds just graduating from 

high school, Angela still checked out 

the scholarship requirements and found 

she qualified, even at her age, and with 

a GED. 

With the encouragement of Krissy 

Davis in Sullivan’s admissions office, 

Angela applied for a Byrd scholarship. 

“After I first applied, I received a phone 

call from the Kentucky adult education 

angela Cheap with nick riggs, 

Director of legal Studies 

• Ann Ives, paralegal with the U.S. 

Attorney’s Office. 

• Sandi Preston, paralegal working in 

the local office of the U.S. Small Business 

Administration. 

The four legal professionals participating 

in the evening division roundtable 

discussion were: 

• Jonda Gaudin, 1989 Sullivan 

Paralegal Studies associate degree, 

works as an Estate Planning/ 

Administration paralegal at Wyatt, 

Tarrant & Combs, LLP. 

• Stephanie K. Jones, president of the 

Louisville Association of Paralegals is a 

paralegal at the Stoll Keenon Ogden law 

office working primarily in Medical Malpractice 

Defense/Insurance Litigation. 

• Melissa Reynolds a Government paralegal 

is working at the Jefferson County 

Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Domestic 

Violence/Child Abuse Unit. 

• Carolyn Vose, a 1984 Sullivan Paralegal 

Studies graduate, works in Zoning 

and Land Use law at Wyatt, Tarrant & 

Combs, LLP. 

All of the speakers took turns 

explaining their roles and functions at 

their respective places of employment. 

after the event, Paralegal Studies 

students, kishi Womack and rachel 

Davis, networked with Sullivan 

graduate Sarah House. 

“This was a very wonderful 

roundtable discussion. I really 

enjoyed hearing the paralegals 

talk about their job duties.” 

Kishi Womack 

center, which processes Byrd applications, 

and was told there were very few 

scholarships available for GED recipients 

because a lot of Kentucky high school 

seniors received scholarships this year. 

The center wanted more background 

information, so I sent a letter of recommendation 

from Nicholas Riggs, Director 

of Legal Studies, and explained . . . that 

I am a single mother of four and am very 

serious about my education and intend 

to go to law school,” Angela said. She 

was estactic when she learned she had 

been awarded a scholarship of $1,500 

a year for the next four years, totaling 

$6,000. “I was so pleased for her. This 

is what education and Sullivan are all 

about,” Riggs said. 

Angela is now happily halfway through 

her degree program. “I am told that 

very rarely does someone my age come 

in and do as well as I have. Krissy Davis 

and Professor Nick Riggs have played 

a big part in building confidence in my 

abilities to do well in school. Professor 

Riggs is a wonderful instructor, and I 

am very happy I chose Sullivan. It is a 

wonderful school. Because of the Byrd 

scholarship, I can continue all the way 

through the Paralegal Studies program 

and graduate with a Bachelor’s degree.” 

role model for others 

On top of all this, Angela reports, “I 

have been asked by the Kentucky Adult 

Education Center Scholarship Coordinator 

to speak to a class of single mothers. 

These ladies have been out of school 

for many years and think returning to 

school is too difficult. I will tell them I 

hope my story can inspire them because 

The speakers covered such topics as 

their job title, area of law practiced, 

specific job responsibilities, work environment 

(contact with other paralegals, 

judges, attorneys, law clerks, secretaries, 

etc.), positive/negative aspects of the 

job, and opportunities for advancement. 

roundtable drew rave reviews 

Students attending the roundtable 

discussion were able to ask questions, 

and were provided with honest and 

direct answers from the speakers. 

Below are some student comments. 

“Answered a lot of the expectation questions 

that exist entering a new field.” 

Jeffrey Hinton 

$6,000 scholarship winner is living her dream 

they are in a similar situation as mine. 

As the first person in my family to go to 

college at all, it is not easy and it’s a lot 

of hard work, but it certainly pays off.” 

For more on the Byrd scholarship, 

go to http://www2.ed.gov/programs/ 

iduesbyrd/index.html. 

WINTER 20113 

above, at the podium Sandi Preston (u.S. Small Business administration) speaks to 

attentive students. ann ives (u.S. attorney’s Office), Sarah House (Commonwealth’s 

attorney’s Office), and nicole Baker (Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s HealthCare, inc. 

wait their turn. 

“I learned there are many different areas 

paralegals can work in besides law offices.” 

Casey Kerns 

“I learned more of how my job as a 

paralegal would actually be. It gave me 

insight into the career.” 

Megean Woodrum 

“Different views of Paralegal responsibilities 

and the reality of the career.” 

Gabrielle Bass 

“It makes me look forward to employment 

after graduation and made me feel more 

comfortable applying for jobs right now.” 

Jirrodda Berry 

New certificates offer 

more opportunities for 

Sullivan students 

Sullivan University, a leader in higher 

education and business training recently 

partnered with the renowned Dale Carnegie 

® worldwide network of corporate 

trainers to develop 14 new certificates in 

inordinately high-demand career fields. This 

is an exciting venture for organizations and 

students to earn both a Sullivan University 

certificate, upon completion of each 

certificate’s requirements, as well as a Dale 

Carnegie certificate for each Dale Carnegie 

course completed. The Sullivan University 

courses may be taken either on-campus or 

online. Sullivan awards credit for the Dale 

Carnegie courses on a transfer-credit basis 

(as recommended by the American Council 

on Education (ACE ®), and pairs that credit 

with Sullivan courses to complete the 

certificate. Credits earned can transfer into 

several programs should someone decide 

to pursue an additional credential. 

Certificates are available in the 

following concentrations: Management, 

Leadership, IT Management, Healthcare 

Management, Justice & Public Safety 

Management, Conflict Management, 

Hospitality Management, Small Business 

Management, Human Resources 

Management, Sales Management, 

IT Sales Management, Sales & Small 

Business Management, Professional Sales 

and Construction Management 

For more information or to enroll in one 

of these exciting, short-term certificate 

programs, contact Sullivan University’s 

e-Learning division at 866-755-7887. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 

listening intently as rich 

Martin demonstrates proper 

infant CPr techniques are, 

left to right, laTisha lofton, 

Dyann Stewart, Corin Moore 

and ashley Goeing. 

Martin 

named 

Assistant 

Director 

Rick Martin is the new assistant director of the Early Childhood Education 

degree program. Prior to Sullivan University, he taught nine years in the Jefferson 

County Public Schools and served as an assistant principal for the Nelson County 

Schools in Bardstown, Kentucky. Rick received his Bachelor of Science in Human 

Ecology with a concentration in Early Childhood Development from the University 

of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he worked in the university’s child development 

laboratories which housed infants, toddlers, older toddlers and preschoolers. 

He received his Master of Arts in Teaching from Bellarmine University. In addition, 

he has an Administration Certification for Principal K-12 from Indiana University 

Southeast. Mr. Martin has more than ten years of extensive experience in early 

childhood development. 

His hope is to provide current and future students with valuable hands-on 

activities; as well as, interactive materials that emphasize the significance to early 

childhood development. 

He believes that “it does take a village” in order for our children to be successful 

in an ever-changing world.


Sullivan University’s Career Services 

Aaron Ball H 

Glasgow HS, KY 

Line Cook 

Corbett’s Restaurant 

Louisville, KY 

Megen Barnes H 

Spencer County HS, KY 

Youth Counselor 

Maryhurst 


Elizabeth Bastille H 

Milford HS, OH 

Accountant 

Red7e 


ThiS iS only a ParTial liSTing of recenT graDuaTe emPloymenT SucceSS 

Ruth Biskis H 

Saline HS, MI 

Broadband Tech Specialist I 

Charter Communications 


Gary Bradshaw H 

Thomas Jefferson HS, KY 

Admissions Representative 

ITT Technical Institute 


Charla Braho H 

New Castle HS, PA 

Bakery Manager 

Biscotti’s 

Jacksonville, FL 

Brian Bowen H 

Meade County HS, KY 

Line Cook 

Jack Fry’s 


Megan Coelho 

Oldham County HS, KY 

Patient Care Coordinator 

MD2U 


Christopher Byrd H 

Lafayette HS, KY 

Sous Chef 

Holiday Inn Hurstbourne 


Gary Kaiser H 

New Albany HS, IN 

Network Administrator 

Master Supply 


Vicki Byerley H 

DuPont Manual HS, KY 

Claims Specialist 

Humana, Inc. 


Aaron Jackson H 

Bedford North Lawrence HS, IN 

Line Cook 

Wolfgang Puck Express 


Aprile Ashby 

Western HS, KY. 

Clinical Guidance Specialist 

Humana 


Benjamin Connor H 

Jesse Stuart HS, KY 

Inventory Parts Manager 

Bachman Auto Group 


Darnell Ferguson H 

Briggs HS, OH 

Line Cook 

Napa River Grill 


Melinda puckett H 

Ballard HS, KY 

Placement Counselor 

Ahead Human Resources 


Nicholas Hunter H 

Meade County HS, KY 

Student Accounting Advisor 

Brown Mackie College 


Caroline poynter 

Shelby County HS, KY 

Receptionist 

Master Supply, Inc. 


Christopher First H 

Fern Creek HS, KY 

Computer Operator 

CompuCom 


Brandon Gump H 

Homestead HS, IN 

Line Cook 

Sycamore Country Club 

Ft. Wayne, IN 

Miranda Monroe H 

Carroll County HS, KY 

Staff Accountant 

Gordon Garby 

Jeffersontown, KY 

Dustin Weatherford 

Fairdale HS, KY. 

Assistant Solution Vitalization 

Unit Technician 

Vilox LLC 


Adam Marks H 

Trinity HS, KY 

Line Cook 

Austin’s Restaurant 


Stanley Siranovich H 

Nort Hills HS, PA 

Traveling PC Technician 

Skybridge Resources 

Tampa, FL 

James Hoagland 

Pleasure Ridge Park HS, KY 

Human Resources Manager 

Whitney Young Job Corps 

Simpsonville, KY 

David Cox H 

Henry County HS, KY 

Chef 

Northern Kentucky Youth 

Development Center 

Crittenden, KY 

Robin Richardson H 

Coral Springs HS, FL 

Manager 

The Bakery 


H The star indicates alumni employment updates and/or using the lifetime, fee-free 

employment assistance from Sullivan University’s Career Service’s Department 

Brooke Sikes 

Daviess County HS, KY 

Baker 

Diamond Delights Bakery & Café 

Owensboro, KY 

Michael SloanH 

Seneca HS, KY 

Computer Operator 

CompuCon 


Francisco Tovar H 

Southwestern Jr./Sr. HS, IN 

Line Cook 

Magnolia Springs Senior Living 


Kara Renner 

Valley HS, KY 

Customer Services Specialist 

Parker Hannin Corporation 


Michael Walker H 

Male Traditional HS, KY 

Program Developer 

Texas Roadhouse 

Louisville, KY

Amber Abrams 

Pleasure Ridge Park HS, KY 

Human Resources Administrator 

Professional Systems 


Ashley Lynch H 

South Central Jr. Sr. HS, IN 

Sales Manager 

Eddie Merlot Restaurant 


Rashida Williams H 

Wilmington HS, OH 

Paralegal 

Jones & Dietz 


Charity Gregory H 

Charlestown HS, IN 

Applications Developer 

Golden Brand/Golden Foods 


Amelia Schoenfeld 

Atherton HS, KY 

Paralegal 

Barber, Banazynski & Associates, PSC 


Amanda Higgins H 

Fern Creek Traditional HS, KY 

Accounts Payable Clerk 

PG Foods 


Quintina Gore H 

Ahrens Vocational, KY 

Administrative Assistant 

Captive Indoor Media 


5 

WINTER 2011 

. . . and more graduate’s employment success 

Sullivan University’s Career Service is Fee-Free for Life 

Annie Alexander H 

Kendriya Vidyalaya HS, India 

Delivery Consultant 

Cerner Corporation 

North Kansas City, MO 

Sherri Buckley H 

Waggener HS, KY 

Insurance Agent 

Physicians Mutual 


Angela DuvallH 

South Central Jr. Sr. HS, IN 

Project Assistant 

Alliance Cost Containment 


Lora Fugate 

George Rogers Clark HS, KY 

Bookkeeper 

Glenview Condo Association 


Mariel Spears 

Male HS, KY 

Leasing Associate 

NTS Leasing 


Students, alumni and employers agree: 

Sullivan’s Career Expo is great! 

HIRED! 

no wonder Clayton Sasse 

looks happy. Thanks to 

Sullivan’s Career Expo, he 

is now a Customer Service 

representative with republic 

Bank and Trust Company. 

“ . . . When I decided to take my job search 

to the next level, career specialist Melissa 

Shockley helped me develop my resumé and 

gave me leads on potential employment . . . 

My experience at the Sullivan Career Expo 

was wonderful. I would recommend that any 

Sullivan graduate or student use this very 

valuable resource. . . . Use the Career Expo as 

a tool for your own success, put yourself out 

into the open. Make yourself be seen, use this 

amazing resource to the fullest and you might 

get the position you have been looking for . . . 

I landed three job interviews!” 

clayton Sasse, 2008 Bachelor’s in management 

Aaron Jackson H 

Bedford North Lawrence HS, IN 

Sous Chef 

Madeleines Fusion 

Evansville, IN 

Delores Ward 

Hot Springs HS, AR 

Financial Planning Coordinator 

Sullivan University 


paul Word 

Baptist Temple Christian Academy, MA 

Line Cook 

Ala Carte Café, Sullivan University 


Twice each year, Sullivan University’s Career Services Department sponsors an outstanding Career Expo. 

This is a wonderful networking opportunity for alumni and students to meet prospective employers and discuss 

career opportunities. Geek Squad City, Gaylord Opryland, Republic Bank & Trust, The Brown Hotel, the FBI, Texas 

Roadhouse, French Lick Resort, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, General Electric, Hyatt Regency Louisville, Department of 

Veterans Affairs, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Manpower and Louisville Metro Police-Government-Fire & 

Rescue are just a few of the many prestigious companies who were on campus and ready to hire full time and parttime 

employees. “Many employers from around the area request information about Sullivan’s Career Expos so they 

can make arrangement to have a representative in attendance. Several of the employers have been present for 

several years; it seems this has become a priority event for many employers around the region,” stated Trace 

Chesser, Vice President of Career Services. 

need help getting your resumé up-to-date? 

Stop by the Career Services office and pick up a sample resumé. The staff are ready to help you with all aspects of 

your job search including, cover letters, practice interviews, and much more. But don’t delay, Sullivan’s Spring Career 

Fair is right around the corner on April 8. And, there will be even more networking opportunities since it will be the 

first Expo combined with Spencerian College-Louisville. Check out the weekly Student Scene for more information. 

Sherry Peters with 

Teresa roberts, Human 

resources Director of 

TMSi logistics. Sherry 

graduated in 2009 with 

her Master’s in Human 

resource leadership. 

“Great quality and variety 

of candidates. I have 

many resumes that I am 

interested in contacting.” 

Teresa Roberts, 

TMSi Logistics 

THIS SpACE IS RESERVED 

FOR YOu AND YOuR 

SuLLIVAN uNIVERSITY 

SuCCESS STORY 

right, Vanessa Chamberlain, who earned her MBa in 2010 

listens intently as Suzanne Jefferson, discusses employment 

opportunities with the FBi. 

“The candidates at the 

Expo were well dressed, 

professional, and their 

resumés were very 

well written”. 

Robin Allen, Department 

of Veterans Affairs 

Jason Hutchinson, 2009 Bachelor’s 

in accounting and Blake Dailey, 

2007 Bachelor’s in Marketing 

received information from the 

Department of Veterans affairs. 

“I was looking for work while attending Sullivan but had no luck 

finding work on my own. So, I registered with Career Services. 

They helped me refine my resumé and set up some interviews 

with potential employers. Upon their suggestion, I went to my first 

Sullivan Career Expo. Soon afterwards I had a started a new job 

that I had found out about at the Expo. Thank you Sullivan!” 

Browyne Loeffler, 2010 Bachelor’s in Information Technology. Employed 

at Charter Communications as a Broadband Technical Specialist

6 SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD 

Freshman students nick lawhorn and John 

Smith strike a “Professional Dress Day” 

pose in the ala carte café. nick had been 

a Journeyman union ironworker until “i 

got laid off and decided to further my 

education.” although currently working 

toward his degree in accounting, nick is 

also drawn to the legal field and aspires to 

be a corporate attorney. Perhaps his name 

inspired him! 

Sullivan’s Library receives high marks 

Sullivan University’s Library uses its 

annual survey to determine how well 

students’ and faculty’s needs are being 

met by the library. According to survey 

results, 94.5% of Sullivan students and 

faculty would rate the library’s services 

as “Good” or “Excellent.” Students and 

faculty were also impressed with the 

depth of the library’s collection. In fact, 

97.8% of students rated the library 

collection as being “Mostly/Always 

adequate” in meeting their research 

needs. Students commented that 

Sullivan’s library was doing a great job 

of “Providing quality materials and 

services,” that “the law information is 

excellent,” and stated that the “culinary 

cookbook selection is great!” 

Wonderful library experiences 

Participants also commented about 

their library experiences. Faculty stated: 

“I really appreciate how the librarians 

reach out to offer assistance with anything 

I might need. This is especially beneficial 

and welcoming to a new Sullivan 

Adjunct family member,” and “The 

library and librarians have always been 

responsive to any request and proactive 

in providing materials to assist the 

students in their classes.” 

Sullivan students had many positive 

things to say about the library as well: ”I 

appreciate that the library is quiet, clean 

and well-organized and that the library 

staff members are always helpful,” and 

THE WELLNESS CENTER 

Could success go to your head? 

The Boosting Brain Wellness Fair 

stimulated awareness on Sullivan’s 

main campus, giving opportunities to 

meet and speak with neurologists, and 

psychologists. There were also agencies 

that specialize in therapeutic responses 

to brain injuries and memory loss, respite 

care for patients with ill brains, and 

information on the effects of nutrition 

and video games on the health of our 

brains. Ways of thinking, meditating and 

using hypnosis were complemented by 

the use or misuse of drugs gave a range 

of ways to alter consciousness. One constantly 

crowded booth focused on the 

connections between our relationships 

and neuro-health. By special request 

librarian Charlie Brown demonstrated 

his immense store of knowledge by 

circulating as our “Brain-Like-A-Library.“ 

From within Sullivan itself, specialized 

resources arose from “More Paths to 

Positive Thinking” to the “Effects of 

Drugs on Neurochemistry” and the 

effects of nutrition and video games on 

the health of our brains. 

“The library staff is very friendly, helpful, 

and they seem to enjoy their work. 

It is wonderful and convenient to have 

access to computers and printers.” 

The Sullivan University library staff 

thanks everone who participated in 

the survey. Special attention will be 

paid to areas in which services could 

be improved including: additional 

computer resources and keeping upto-date 

collections. 

Please feel free to share your 

comments with the library by sending 

an email to libsul.sullivan.edu. 

all survey participants are entered in a 

random drawing. above, katie Collins was 

happy to be chosen as the 2010 library 

Student Satisfaction Survey prize winner. 

librarian Charlie Brown presented katie 

with a book bag filled with assorted items 

and $25 Bookstore certificate. 

Brian Mendenhall and Samantha Montgomery 

listen intently to Dr. Beth Ennis, Chair of 

Bellarmine’s Physical Therapy Department. 

left to right,Elisa r. Freeman-Carr, Director 

of Education, alzheimer’s association with 

Brittany Moore and adrianna West. 

STUDENT VET ERANS OF AMERICA CHAPT ER 227 

What a difference a year makes! 

SVa Chapter 227 recently celebrated a year of service to Sullivan’s student veterans. left to right, Brent Casey presented a Certificate of 

appreciation to kim richardson, Student life Coordinator. Middle, SVa co-founders Ben Connor, Brent Casey and faculty advisor richard routt, 

enjoyed catching up. right, Erwin Marlow from the american legion Post in Bardstown, kentucky attended and presented Brigadier General, 

Dr. Marilyn Musacchio, with a commerative photo taken at the dedication of the Veterans Plaza and Medal of Honor Memorial Garden. 

Sullivan’s Student Veterans of America, Chapter 227 recently celebrated their first year 

anniversary with a wonderful on campus reception. Brent Casey, Co-Founder/Executive 

Director gave the welcoming address and presented certificates of appreciation to the 

individuals who contributed to the success of the Chapter. Dr. Marilyn Musacchio, Dean 

of Nursing Education for The Sullivan University System was the guest speaker. She 

eloquently shared the story of her career, culminating in being the first reserve nurse to 

achieve the rank of brigadier general; and the second female in the US Army Reserve to 

hold that rank. Her message, not 

letting others tell you how far 

you can go, resonated through 

the veterans, and friends in 

attendance. A slide show 

of the dedication of the 

Veterans Plaza and Medal 

of Honor Memorial Garden 

was shown and new 

officers were elected. 

You can be involved, too. 

The SVA has established 

a score of effective community 

partnerships both 

within and outside of the 

University. The chapter also 

hosted and co-sponsored 

Success and Leadership 

LOOKING AHEAD 

• “Microeconomic Cooking and Your Kitchen” 

in March. 

• Labyrinth indoor walking for mindfulness 

and stress relief during mid-terms with 

soothing teas. 

• A positive approach to relational wellness, 

“Heart-to-Heart Marriage Check” will be 

available soon. The screening, taken online 

or with a hard copy, can lead to suggestions 

for marriage enrichment or for marriage 

counselors if needed. 

“Sullivan’s Wellness event brings the alternative to 

medicine and therapies that are available along with 

offering students an opportunity to learn what their 

current health status is. More outreaches such as this 

go a long way toward preventative medicine and can 

only help the healthcare of people.” 

John oberson, Pharmacy Technician 

new officers are: Elizabeth Dorrenbacher, Secretary; Juan F. 

Bidot, Judge advocate General (J.a.G); kyle Webster, Director 

of Marketing & Community relations; Brent Casey, Co-Founder/ 

Executive Director; John Orberson, Vice President; robert Peterson, 

President; Tom lynch, Sargent at arms, and Jimmy Churchill, 

Director of Hospitality & Events Planning. not pictured: Stephen 

Dorrenbacher, Treasurer; and Ben Connor-Co-Founder/Executive 

Director of alumni Out reach. 

Seminar’s including a series of other related Veterans events, and most recently, gained 

national recognition with the Dedication of the Veterans Plaza and Medal of Honor Memorial 

Garden. This year the SVA is seeking to expand efforts to serving the unique needs 

and concerns of Sullivan University’s Student Veteran community. Existing resources are 

extensive and growing each day, and, as a Sullivan student veteran, they are available 

to you at anytime at no cost. What’s the catch? Surprise!!! There is none, but as a service 

organization dedicated to the success of all veterans and their families while attending 

Sullivan University, we ask that you pay it forward, by getting involved. If you are presently 

active duty, a veteran, reservist or supporter, the SVA needs your help. There’s a wide range 

of initiatives on the drawing board this year including: introducing and funding veterans 

scholarships, and adopting an at-risk school in the Jefferson County public school system 

through “Saturday Scholars,” a pilot program slated for fall. For more information email 

SVA president, Robert Peterson, rpeter8582@gmail.com, or past president, Brent Casey: 

bcasey6168@yahoo.com. 

Photo gallery and an article on the Veterans Plaza and Medal of Honor Memorial Garden 

along with the general public, 

the fair was also open to all The 

Sullivan university System’s louisville 

campuses. left, Matt Sperr, Director 

of Public Safety at Sullivan gave 

information on the power of positive 

thinking to students from Spencerian 

College. Editor’s note: last year, using 

personal experience and the work of 

David Burns, Ph.D., Matt had led two 

brown bag lunch discussions on “Paths 

to Positive Thinking,” 

Sullivan’s College of Pharmacy students 

participated in the fair. left to right, John 

Oberson, Pharmacy Technician student 

listened as Hir Sharma and nancy Bui 

discuss the effects of alcohol, nicotine, and 

marijuana on brain biochemistry.

Sullivan hosts first 

Alumni Weekend 

Sullivan University’s first Alumni Weekend in Louisville was 

a great success. The event brought together generations of 

graduates who have stepped through the doors of education 

that the Sullivan family opened nearly fifty years ago. 

More than a thousand graduates and guests gathered to 

get a glimpse of the future while they reminisced about the 

past. Lucky alumni walked away with more than $10,000 worth 

of giveaways given out throughout the weekend. 

Friday night featured a red carpet welcome for graduates 

and their guests. After registration and pausing for a free 

commemorative photo, they enjoyed passed hors d’ouvres 

and a walk through Sullivan history in the a’la carte cafe where 

campus, class, and activity photos were accompanied by 

artifacts and memorabilia including some from the Sullivan 

‘Executives’ championship basketball seasons. 

Shuttles were available for those wishing to tour the 

new-to-most Bakery on Sullivan’s West Campus and Sullivan’s 

College of Pharmacy. 

Lounges were set up in rooms 121 and 118 for mingling 

and enjoying delightful small-bite tasting tours prepared by 

culinary students in the labs. 

Saturday featured another first, free museum tours. The 

Alumni Affairs Office worked with the Museum Row on Main 

Street group to provide free tours of some downtown gems. 

Many took advantage of the opportunity, most for the first 

time, to tour the Muhammad Ali, Slugger, Frazier and other 

museums in the group. 

The evening Gala Dinner took place at the new Gardiner 

Point Residence Hall. It took a creative use of space to try 

to accommodate all those who signed up to attend. Julep’s 

Catering and an army of student and staff volunteers 

prepared and delivered an extraordinarily memorable culinary 

experience . . . just ask anyone about the Sea Bass and you 

will see what we mean. 

The great news for those that missed it is that more events 

are on the way including some very special events already 

being planned to celebrate the 50th Anniversary in 2012. If 

you have ideas or experiences to share with the Alumni Affairs 

Office, please feel free to contact them at (502) 413-0881 or 

email sullivanalumni@gmail.com. This is your alma mater, too. 

left, Pam (lawrence) Paige with 

daughter Cara Goodman, was 

delighted to find herself in a photo 

from the Fall Class of 1965. 

Below, lisa Myers, Class of 2007, her husband 

and Professor Mel kuhbander enjoyed touring 

Sullivan’sCollege of Pharmacy. 

ruth Biskis, class 

of 2009, used her 

name page as a 

memento for the 

time capsule 

Dr. Stephen Coppock honored at Fall graduation 

Sullivan University’s Fall 2010 

graduation is now history and The 

Herald is pleased to give you highlights 

of that wonderful event. One again 

the formal commencement was held at 

Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, 

Kentucky. More than 4,000 graduates, 

family and guests from Sullivan’s campuses 

in Louisville, Lexington and Fort 

Knox attended. 

The commencenent speaker, Dr. 

Stephen Coppock was a familiar face on 

the dais to many. Dr. Coppock, served 

as Chief Executive Officer of Sullivan 

until his retirement in 2009; he currently 

teaches at Sullivan’s Graduate School. In 

addition to sharing some of Sullivan 

University’s history, Dr. Coppock also 

spoke about the five things he learned 

in 42 years as a college administrator . . . 

“life’s not fair (GOMO=get over it, move 

on), the quality of your relationships 

is the quality of your life, all changes 

are not improvements all people have 

inherent worth and dignity, and there’s a 

right and wrong way to do everything... 

choose the right way.“ 

Sullivan’s formal Hooding Ceremony 

by graduate faculty adds to the 

commencement experience by 

focusing on advanced degree 

candidates and their accomplishments. 

left, Dr. ken Miller hoods 

Cecil Brookins,who earned his EMBa 

at the Fall 2010 commencement. Dr. 

Jay Marr, Vice President for academic 

affairs/Chief academic Officer and 

Dr. Eric Harter, CEO and Dean of the 

Graduate School are also pictured. 

“Even though I physically walked across the 

stage by myself, I represented my family and 

friends who all had my support during that 

huge milestone in my life. I’m only the third 

person in my family to earn a Bachelor’s and 

the only one to obtain a Masters Degree.” 

Cecil Brookins’10, EMBA degree 

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Below, many members of The Executives, Sullivan’s 

national championship student basketball team 

attended. Waiting in line to sign a commemorative 

basketball are John MacCallum, George Sims, Jim 

klein, nate Miller and Corey Douglas. Far left, Darrien 

Jaquess is signing the basketball. 

nick riggs, Dean of 

legal Studies was 

thrilled that Pam 

Byerly, class of 1998, 

was the recipient of 

the 2010 alumna 

of the Year. The 

award was presented 

at the Gala Dinner on 

Saturday evening. 

“It is always such a joy to 

visit with our graduates. 

To be able to learn of 

their hospitality positions 

and career growth is very 

rewarding for instructors 

and the National Center 

for Hospitality Studies.” 

Dawn mcgiffen 

Associate Professor, 

Hotel /Restaurant 

Management 

Sullivan faculty were delighted to see many of their former 

students. above, associate Professor Dawn McGiffen 

chats with George H. Harding, Class of 2005. 

left to right antonia Thomas allen, associate Dean for academic 

affairs, Class of 2003; amy Bishop, Student Service Coordinator at 

Sullivan’s Fort knox Campus, Class of 2006; Chris Ernst, Vice President 

of Student Services/Dean of Students, class of 2003 and ann 

Vest, Director of Purchasing, were some of the alumni and current 

students on hand to greet the attendees and distribute gift bags 

at the alumni reunion Weekend. 

in recognition 

of his many years 

of outstanding 

service to the 

university, Dr. 

a.r. Sullivan, 

Chancellor, left 

and Glenn Sullivan, 

President, right, 

presented Dr. 

Stephen Coppock 

with an honorary 

Doctor of 

Philosophy PhD 

degree. 

With smiles and pride, the graduates 

in their caps and gowns, crossed the 

stage to receive certificates, diplomas, 

associate, bachelor’s and master’s 

degrees from Dr. A.R. Sullivan, Chancellor 

of The Sullivan University System. 

Cameras flashed as families and friends 

cheered their graduates, now armed 

with the confidence to pursue their 

career dreams. 

Sullivan’s graduations are unique. 

Rather than one held in May of each 

year like most other collegiate institutions, 

Sullivan University graduates 

students four times a year, every January, 

March, June and September and 

holds two formal commencements in 

April and October. Sullivan’s 2011 Spring 

graduation ceremony will also be at 

Southeast Christian Church on Saturday, 

April 30 at 9 am. Everyone is invited to 

attend and share in the joy of this 

wonderful occasion. 

College of Pharmacy 

holds third White 

Coat Ceremony 

The Sullivan University College of 

Pharmacy recently held its third annual 

White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 

2013 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in 

Louisville, Kentucky. The White Coat 

Ceremony is an important rite of passage 

for every pharmacy student as it 

signifies their formal entrance into the 

profession of pharmacy. Students were 

coated either by their faculty advisor or 

a healthcare professional that has had a 

special impact upon them. 

Currently, there are 255 students 

enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy 

degree program and graduation for the 

67 students in the Inaugural Class of 

2011 is scheduled for June 11, 2011. 

“The White Coat Ceremony was very rewarding and 

appropriate. As a parent, I was glad to be able to 

participate in some way to actively show support for 

my son’s efforts and achievements. . . the ceremony 

was timely and appropriate in order to encourage 

the students to maintain a vision for their goals. . .” 

Marsha Adams, mother of Pharm D candidate 

Dr. Frank P. Facione, associate Professor, 

Clinical & administrative Sciences, and 

assistant Dean of Student affairs congratulates 

nathanial adams, Class of 2013.


Congratulations! 

Dr. Musacchio receives 

prestigious honor 

Dean Emeritus Carolyn Williams, Dr. Marilyn 

Musacchio and Jane kirschling, Dean and 

Professor, university of kentucky 

College of nursing. 

Dr. Marilyn Musacchio, Dean of 

Nursing Education for The Sullivan University 

System, was recently honored 

as one of 50 Outstanding Alumni at the 

University of Kentucky (UK) College of 

Nursing recent homecoming 

During her career, Musacchio has been 

director of nursing at Kentucky State 

University, and was director of the nurse 

midwifery program at UK, CASE and the 

University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

Dr. Musacchio also served 26 years in 

United States Army Reserves and held 

chief nurse positions in Kentucky, Ohio and 

Tennessee. She was the first reserve nurse 

to achieve the rank of brigadier general 

and the second female in the USAR. 

It was officially her day! 

Lucy Veltman, a valued employee 

in the Admissions Office at Sullivan‘s 

Louisville campus; often donates her 

time, skills, and heart to any charity 

organization that she hears about. Lucy 

went above and beyond this year during 

the holiday season by donating several 

of her famous baskets filled with goodies 

to a fund raiser for needy families. 

The Louisville Metro Department of 

Housing & Family Services were very 

grateful for Lucy’s donation. Cassandra 

Miller, Director of Louisville Metro 

Department of Housing & Family 

Services, Human Services Division 

recently presented Lucy with a proclamation 

plaque from the honorable 

Mayor Jerry Abramson proclaiming 

December 1, 2010 as Lucy Veltman Day. 

“I do solemnly swear . . .” 

Congratulations to robert Peterson, 

recently sworn in as a Commissioner for 

the City of Strathmoor Manor located in 

louisville’s Highlands. Bob, who earned 

his Bachelor’s in Finance and Marketing 

from Sullivan in 2008, was the first Vice 

President of Sullivan’s Student Veterans 

of america chapter and is the current 

President. “i look forward to serving 

the interest of a community that i love, 

and have called home for nearly half a 

century,” Peterson said. 

NATIONAL CENTER FOR 

HOSPITALITY STUDIESNews 

Competition was tough. Imagine 

demonstrating different knife skills in a 

team relay but not knowing which team 

member will perform which knife skill will 

be performed until a drawing on the 

morning of the competition! 

First skill is fileting a fish; the second is 

deboning a chicken; the third consists of 

the four classic vegetable knife cuts and 

the last part of the relay is the pastry 

skill - making a quart of pastry cream, 

segmenting an orange, and rolling out pie 

dough and preparing it for blind baking. 

All of which needs to be done perfectly 

in 85 minutes or less! 

The team must prepare a Cold Food 

Garde Manger Platter for eight which is 

judged by four approved culinary judges 

“I have known Chef Dean Corbett for more than 24 years; he has always run one of 

the best restaurant operations in Louisville. He has been involved with the National 

Center for many years as a member of our local advisory board and has provided us 

with very good input on the direction we need to go to stay abreast with the industry. 

His restaurants have been one of our practicum facilities for more than 10 years and 

Dean insures that the students get the best training possible while in that course.” 

Chef Tom Hickey, Director of the National Center for Hospitality Studies 

Chef Dean Corbett recently became the first recipient of the “Regional Distinguished 

Visiting Chef Award, which recognizes chefs who serve as role models for the NCHS’s 

culinary students. The National Center could not have made a better choice. 

Corbett is the executive chef and owner of Corbett’s, An American Place, Equus and 

Jack’s Lounge. He has been featured in many national publications including Esquire, 

Wine Spectator, Southern Living, Delta Sky, Chef and Southwest Spirit. In 2008, Corbett’s 

was named one of the country’s best new restaurants by Esquire magazine; in addition to 

his renowned culinary talent, Chef Corbett has been recognized for his commitment to 

supporting local and regional farmers and food brokers. 

Chef Corbett is also a member of The Honorable Order of the 

Golden Toque, a prestigious honor society of 100 chefs worldwide, 

recognizing him for his continued devotion to the food service industry 

and future culinarians. 

His culinary demonstration of Equus’ and Jack’s Lounge’s signature 

salad and a fresh Great Lakes Walleye Pike was outstanding, not only for 

the learning experience but for the entertainment value as well. He is a 

tell-it-like-it-is chef who had the everyone enthralled during his presentation 

and the question and answer session which followed. Although 

eager to leave for the hospital to see his wife and newborn son, Chef 

Corbett patiently stayed to speak individually with students and pose 

for many photos. 

Sullivan chef instructors 

are recognized by the 

Kentucky ACF chapter 

The Kentucky Chapter of the 

American Culinary Federation (ACF) 

recently recognized the accomplishments 

and contributions of several Sullivan 

chef instructors. 

Chef Instructor Sam Mudd, who 

teaches Basic Skills, Garde Manger and 

Purchasing, is the 2010 recipient of the 

Chef Educator of the Year Award. The 

award pays tribute to an active culinary 

educator whose knowledge, skills and expertise 

have enhanced the image of the 

professional chef, and who, by example, 

has given leadership, guidance and direction 

to students seeking a career in the 

culinary profession. Chef Mudd began his 

career as a culinary educator in the early 

1980’s and joined the faculty at Sullivan 

University in 2000. He was a founding 

member of the ACF Kentucky Chapter in 

1976, and has served as Treasurer, President, 

and was voted Chef of the Year 

“. . . I’ve learned so much from 

my colleagues and have been 

afforded many learning opportunities 

from the university. 

Speaking as someone who 

started working in foodservice 

40 years ago when culinary 

education was non-existent 

within 500 miles of Louisville, 

this is a much appreciated 

honor given by my peers.” 

chef Sam mudd, cec, cce 

in 1982. Chef Mudd’s tireless service to the 

Louisville community includes working with 

the Wayside Mission to procure equipment 

and remodel the kitchen, and coordinating 

the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving 

dinner since 2001. He was instrumental in 

the creation and development of the Center 

of Hope Culinary Training Program and 

continues to be its advocate. 

Associate Professor, Chef Allen Akmon 

received the 2010 Chef Professionalism 

Award presented to the chef who exemplifies 

the highest standard of professionalism 

through certification, continuing education 

and training, culinary competitions and 

community involvement. It honors 

culinarians who help elevate the status of 

chefs and cooks in the United States. 

Sullivan wins five silver 

medals at ACF Southeast 

Region Conference in 

Atlanta, Georgia 

nearly five months of hard work 

and practice, practice practice paid 

off for Team Sullivan. left to right, 

Tom Crane, Matt Depetrio, Joel 

Sams, kelsee newman and Derec 

Perkins each received silver medals 

at the awards Banquet. 

including Certified Master Chefs. The recipe and design 

are all created and produced by the student team. 

Plus there’s also a four-course menu to be prepared; 

four plates each of appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert, 

perfectly, in 85 minutes, including clean-up. 

Congratulations to the coaches and Team Sullivan on 

their great accomplishment! 

Read Chef Eugene Bell’s account of the competition, and the judging 

critera. See the team’s on-campus practices. 

right, top to bottom, 

are the appetizer, the 

salad, the entreé and the 

dessert which the team 

prepared. 

left is one of the cold 

food plates. The platter 

itself took four hours to 

produce and assemble. 

Corbett kicks off regional Distinguished Visiting Chef series 

above, student Chris Barger enjoyed 

assisting Chef Corbett. 

Chef Corbett with renee Spalding, and lymer Jover 

Chef Akmon has been with Sullivan’s 

National Center since 1999 beginning as 

a Chef Instructor. He is now Culinary Arts 

Chair for the Louisville and Lexington’s 

campuses. Specializing in International 

Cuisines, Chef Akmon has also taught 

Garde Manger, Basic Skills and Advanced 

Techniques labs. 

After earning his Associate degree from 

the Johnson and Wales Culinary School, 

Chef Akmon spent time training in Switzerland, 

France, Thailand, Australia and 

at Wolf Gang Puck’s Spago in Las Vegas, 

Nevada. In 2005, Chef Akmon earned his 

Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management 

Supervision and is currently working 

on earning his MBA from Sullivan. 

The Herald congratulates each of these 

individuals for their ongoing commitment 

to the ACF and the Culinary Arts. 

“It’s great to be recognized 

by my peers, both within the 

university and within the 

culinary community as being 

someone who exemplifies 

professionalism in their eyes. 

It is an honor to represent 

the industry and my chosen 

profession at a level that others 

are willing to support and 

model their own actions after.” 

chef allen akmon, cec, che

Below, Culinary arts Chair Chef allen 

akmon and Dumante founder Howard 

Sturm with James Moran, first place winner 

in the savory division. 

“We are strong supporters of culinary 

education and are pleased to partner with 

Sullivan University for the second year in a 

row in this outstanding recipe competition.” 

Howard Sturm 

Jose ajkay, randy Moulin, 

Corrine Garrison, and 

Matt Dipietro worked 

together to help 

plate randy’s entry; 

seared sea bass over 

Dumante infused 

basmati rice with 

dried cranberries. 

Sullivan University and Dumante liqueur joined forces once again for the second 

annual Dumante Challenge. Dumante Verdenoce is a pistachio liqueur hand-crafted 

in southern Italy and carefully created through the combination of a slowly-steeped 

natural pistachio infusion with fine artisan spirits and natural ingredients. Student 

entries were pared down to five savory competitors and three sweet competitors who 

prepared their creations highlighting the pistachio flavored cordial for a group of 50 

guests and celebrity judges. The students competed for a $1,000 scholarship in each 

of two categories. Students James Moran, Jose Ajkay, Zach Trew, Matt Dipietro 

and Randy Moulin prepared savory entrees, while Derric Perkins, Kara Schnaus and 

Widad Mueller prepared desserts. James Moran took home the savory prize for his 

fillet of beef with Dumante beurre blanc sauce and Derric Perkins followed suit in the 

sweet event with his frozen chocolate mousse with a Dumante raspberry coulis. The 

courses went out individually to the group and while none of the students discounted 

the idea that they were “in it to win it,” they quickly realized that none would be successful 

without the assistance of the others. Using a true customer service approach, 

the competitors found a way to assist each other during each of their service windows. 

Not only did they learn the stress of competition, but they all came away with a renewed 

sense of what being a team player is all about. 

Professor Albert Schmid has won the 

Best Book on Cooking with Wines and 

Spirits in the World for his latest book, 

The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook. The 

prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook 

Award was a great coup for Sullivan’s 

Chair of the Hotel-Restaurant Management, 

Beverage Management, and 

Hospitality Management Departments; 

Schmid’s Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook 

was the only book from the United States 

to win in the wine category. 

The Gourmand World Cookbook 

Awards, founded in 1995 by Edouard 

Cointreau, honor those who “cook with 

words.” The prestigious awards are 

highly coveted; they are the only truly 

international cookbook competition. A 

total of 154 countries participated in 41 

categories for cookbooks and 18 for drink 

books. Congratulations! 

right, Derric Perkins, 

savors the taste of 

success; his dessert 

won first place, 

earning him a 

a $1,000 

scholarship. 

above, all the 

competitors and 

their sous chefs. 

“This was my first 

competition and I 

enjoyed the event.” 

Randy Moulin, 

Culinary Arts & 

Personal Private Chef 

Annual Dumante Challenge 

showcased students’ talents 

Newsflash from Paris, France: 

Professor now world 

reknown author 

David Barnes with Chef Tom Hickey 

“I was very honored and humbled of Sullivan’s 

investment in me by honoring me with the 2010 

Thomas J. Hickey Scholarship. It reinforced my 

belief that with hard work and determination 

and by believing in yourself, no matter what your 

obstacles, you can make positive things happen 

in your life. I would also like to add that by having 

the culinary chef instructors and academic advisor 

that I’ve had here at Sullivan, with their culinary 

knowledge and support and believing in me, 

helped put me in the position to receive such 

an honor. “ DAVID BARNES, Culinary Arts 

More Sullivan graduates will soon be heading to Europe 

neil Moore, Director of recruitment 

& Training for the Edelweiss lodge and 

resort in Bavaria, Germany was recently 

on campus and spoke to a group of senior 

students. The resort, used by united 

States’ military personnel returning to 

afghanistan and the Middle East, gives 

them a special time with their families 

prior to facing active duty in dangerous 

areas. Many uS political dignitaries visit; 

there are always plenty of opportunities 

for Sullivan graduates to obtain a great 

banqueting experience. 

The next Herald will announce who 

has been selected to join other Sullivan 

alumni working in Europe. (See Herald, 

Summer 2010, page 11). 

Baking & Pastry Arts student Kara 

Schnaus loves creating new pastries with 

exciting new flavors. She comes by her 

passion for baking honestly. 

Kara jokingly remarks, “My family says 

that I was born with flour and sugar in my 

blood; my grandmother had a bakery/ 

catering business and I decorated my 

first wedding cake when I was about 

seven. I was born to do this. It 

is my dream.” 

Dream is becoming a reality 

Kara recently was one of the 

top six culinary school finalists 

in the Cacao Barry L’art 

du Chocolatier Challenge 

held at the famous Barry 

Callebaut Chocolate 

Academy in Chicago. 

Kara told The Herald that 

she “had just come 

off the Dumante 

competition at 

Sullivan and had 

spent an entire 

break developing 

recipes for that; 

so I tweaked the 

original recipe and came up with the new 

one I did in Chicago. Pistachio and white 

chocolate were meant to be together. I 

tossed in some pears, sparkling wine, and 

raspberry – then BOOM – magic. It tasted 

great.” The judges, who were all the professional 

competitors competing the next 

day for $10,000, agreed and awarded 

Kara third place with a $500 cash prize, 

plus $500 worth of chocolate. 

Great networking experience 

The competion was designed to 

encourage chefs and soon-to-be-chefs to 

express their creativitiy using fine French 

Cacao Berry chocolate. More than 300 

were competitors, narrowed to six who 

He’s the first! 

Congratulations to David Barnes, 

2010 (and first) scholarship recipient of 

the Thomas J. Hickey, Sr. Scholarship. 

To honor the long-time service of 

Chef Instructor Hickey, Director of the 

National Center, a full tuition scholarship 

will be awarded to an outstanding 

Culinary Arts freshman student who 

has completed the freshman year at 

Sullivan University. The scholarship is 

awarded for an outstanding academic 

record and student participation and 

will be selected by Chef Hickey and the 

Culinary Arts Department chairs. 

Pictured above left, David personally 

thanked Chef Hickey, who presented 

Barnes with an autographed copy of 

the Golden Toque Cookbook. Chef 

Hickey is the immediate past Grand 

Commander of the prestigious 

organization. 

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WINTER 2011 

How sweet it is! Dessert wowed 

judges in chocolate challenge 

kara Schnaus took advantage of 

Plus Friday to perfect her recipe. 

Practice paid off with a third place 

finish in the Cacao Barry l’art du 

Chocolatier Challenge 2010 . 

had to recreate their recipes in front of a 

panel of world-renowned chefs. It 

may sound stressful but Kara enjoyed 

her experience. 

“The competition was so much fun. 

I met so many wonderful people. Those 

chef’s knew their stuff, let me tell you. 

They had just come off the World 

Chocolate Masters in Las Vegas right 

before we did the competition in Chicago. 

It was so cool seeing them on television 

and then having them pat me on the back 

the next day. Everyone at the Chocolate 

Academy was very welcoming; they 

all just wanted to teach us what 

they knew. I learned so much from 

Chef Jérôme Landrieu, Technical 

Advisor of the Chicago Chocolate 

Academy. I would tell any 

student to compete if they 

get the chance. It’s a huge 

learning experience plus it 

gives you a chance to meet a 

lot of new people and try new 

things - make the most out of 

your time at Sullivan.” 

Sullivan has inspired her 

After she graduates, Kara 

had planned to work for Disney in 

Orlando, but “the more timeI spend in 

school the more I want to open my own 

place. There aren’t many ‘old school’ 

bakeries left in the area, ones taking 

the time to use the butter in their puff 

pastry or make the bread dough days in 

advance. I am thinking about bringing 

that back. Of course, if the Food Network 

calls to give me my own dessert show I 

wouldn’t turn them down!” 

Until she gets that call, Kara plans to 

take advantage of more opportunities to 

compete and plans to try out for Sullivan’s 

Culinary Competition team. Sounds like 

another winning combination! 

Kara is a caregiver and mentor to Sullivan students 

Chef Candy Wallace visits 

Sullivan University was proud to 

host Chef Candy Wallace, founder 

and Executive Director of the American 

Personal Private Chefs Association 

(APPCA). Chef Wallace spoke to 

students who have enrolled or expressed 

interest in becoming a personal chef. 

Sullivan partnered with Chef Wallace 

and the APPCA to offer the first Personal 

Private Chef Diploma administered by a 

nationally accredited culinary-arts program. 

This particular avenue focuses on 

providing home-cooked, palate-specific 

meals, concentrating on nutrition and 

flavor, to those who prefer dining in the 

comfort of their own homes. Sullivan 

and the APPCA provide students with 

the necessary tools to become effective 

entrepreneurs within this fast-growing 

market segment. 

Many options for students 

Sullivan students can earn their Personal 

Private Chef (PPC) diploma within 

12 months or, if they are earning their 

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, they 

may add this diploma by completing the 

PPC course and Intro to Catering. 

Professional Catering students may also 

add the diploma by completing the 

International 

Cuisines lab in 

conjunction with 

The Personal 

Private Chef 

course. 

Chef Candy Wallace 

and Culinary arts 

Chair, Chef allen 

akmon, CEC, CHE.

10SULLIVAN 

UNIVERSITY HERALD 

Students gain international learning 

exploring the best of Costa Rica . . . 

“Costa Rica is the most beautiful place I have ever been. There are tropical forests, beaches, and mountains everywhere! 

There are flowers the size of your head, and they are all in vibrant colors. We stayed on Arenal Volcano and some of us 

had the opportunity to take a horseback ride to a waterfall. If you looked straight ahead, you saw a gorgeous view of the 

volcano, and if you looked to either side you would find a hidden stream or a forest full of flowers. When we got to a point 

where the horses could no longer go, we made the rest of the hike on foot. . .and had to cross a rope bridge. . . . . It was 

definitely a little bit scary. But all of this was worth it. We got to swim in the cool stream, and the waterfall was phenomenal. 

It was the size of a skyscraper, and it was flowing over a moss filled, natural alcove. The water was cobalt blue, and 

you could see all the way to the bottom. I have never been anywhere more beautiful. After climbing back up, I have never 

felt more accomplished in my life. Our trip to Costa Rica was nothing short of an adventure.” 

mcKenzie Proffitt, Tourism & event management student 

Last fall, 24 students from Sullivan’s 

Tourism & Event Management and Hotel/ 

Restaurant Management programs, with 

Chef Instructor Kimberly Jones, Chef 

Instructor Katie Payne 

and Assistant Professor 

Eddie Maamry, departed 

Louisville for Liberia 

Costa Rica in Central 

America. Costa Rica has 

become an increasingly 

popular destination for 

environmental tourism 

and is being developed 

as an eco-friendly leisure 

destination for everyone 

from the budget-minded 

to the luxury traveler. This 

trip gave a dynamic international 

learning experience to the students, 

given the diversity of the regions that 

were visited. 

Arriving to an open air airport, the 

group cleared immigration and customs 

before being greeted by our tour guide 

and bus driver. Besides tourism, Costa 

Rica is an agricultural community and 

Debbie Moore leads the “Sullivan 

Possee” on a scenic cross-country 

ride to the arenal Volcano. 

within minutes the bus passed through 

mango and banana plantations with 

aquaculture farms framing the 

Central American Highway. 

Well-rounded travel 

experience 

The journey was 

centered in the 

Guanacste Region in 

the northwest corner 

of Costa Rica. The 

students experienced 

the full flavor of the 

country with horseback 

riding and hiking trips 

to the Arenal Volcano, 

Lafourtuna Town, the 

Monteverde Rainforest, 

coffee plantations and Saint Elena Town. 

The group enjoyed accommodations 

at the Los Logos Resort, a luxury spa and 

hot springs heated by the Arenal Volcano. 

Leaving the resort, students crossed 

Lake Arenal, a manmade lake that is the 

primary power source for all of Costa Rica. 

Vehicles took them into the mountains 

and across the continental divide. 

While many enjoyed a cool dip before resuming their hike, keashawn Hunter gave a thumbs 

up for her piggyback ride across the stream to the hiking trail. 

During the Winter quarter, 52 students 

and five chaperones from Sullivan’s Louisville 

and Lexington campuses’ Tourism & 

Event Management and Hotel/Restaurant 

Management programs departed from 

Louisville International Airport for a 

learning journey to the Special Events 

Tradeshow & Conference in Phoenix, 

Arizona. The Special Event is the leading 

international conference and expo for 

event specialists, and a great learning 

opportunity for students. 

The group arrived in Phoenix and 

proceeded by motor coach to the historic 

San Carlos Hotel. After checking in, everyone 

was free to do lunch on their own 

before meeting at the convention center 

to take in the trade show. Students saw a 

great variety of vendors who support the 

special event and tourism industries. They 

were also given projects to complete as 

part of the learning journey requiring 

them to find certain items to report when 

they returned. Most of the students were 

amazed at the scope of some of the displays 

and many enjoyed getting temporary 

glitter tattoos. 

We met again for dinner in the hotel 

lobby for a brief walk to Mi Amigos 

Restaurant for a fabulous Southwesternstyle 

dinner. Most people could not finish 

the portions provided and all of it tasted 

St udents lo g n ea rly 7,000 miles in educatio n al experiences 

great. After dinner, everyone enjoyed 

riding back to the hotel in the city’s 

Tourism Trolley, complete with singing 

and music. 

Tour of unique local farm 

On Friday morning, the group returned 

to the convention center for 

various breakout sessions and seminars 

and met back at the hotel for the bus 

ride to Maya’s Farm at South Mountain. 

Maya’s Farm is a small, sustainable 

operation which produces high-quality 

specialty vegetables, herbs, flowers 

Victory group photo after successfully hiking to the 

laFortuna rainforest waterfalls. 

Sade 

O’Connor 

and katy 

reynerson 

appreciated 

comfy bus 

seats after 

long hikes 

in the rain 

forests. 

Plenty of local flavor 

In the rain forest region, Sullivan 

students stayed in the Hotel Heliconia, 

an eco-lodge high in mountain. While 

there, they experienced Costa Rica’s 

Independence Day where at 6:30PM 

the entire country stops to sing the 

national anthem! The group celebrated 

with town locals at the elementary 

school across the street for some local 

culture. Many students enjoyed a 

thrilling experience on the zipline 

canopy tour high above the rainforest. 

While heading to the last stop on this 

fabulous trip, we saw howler monkeys, 

three-toed sloths, iguanas, and crocodiles, 

and were treated to migrating 

macaws and toucans as we approached 

the lowlands. 

More adventures ahead 

The last stop was the beautiful 

Allegro Papagayo Resort, an all-inclusive 

waterfront resort. After all the hiking and 

adventurous activities, the lounge 

chairs looked awfully inviting! On the 

final night, everyone enjoyed a sunset 

sail on Pacific Ocean for some whale and 

dolphin watching. However, while the 

sunset was beautiful, an unexpectedly 

fierce storm approached. Half the group 

made it back to the Allegro Resort but 

for safety reasons, the other half sailed 

to the Four Seasons Resort Marina. 

These experiences were learning adventures 

that taught students about tourism, 

guest safety and accommodation. 

The next morning, we headed to the 

airport with a new appreciation for a very 

small country full of heart and passion. It 

and eggs for local markets, restaurants 

and schools. A community-supported 

agriculture program gives the public a 

steady supply of produce the same day 

it’s cut by hand in the field. The students 

enjoyed a tour of the gardens, artist 

studio, and cactus greenhouse. Lunch 

was fabulously prepared by Chef Greg 

LaPrad featuring local seasonal fare, 

some of which was harvested minutes 

before our arrival. 

Behind-the-scenes peek 

Friday night was dinner on your own 

and everyone enjoyed partaking of the 

various restaurants close to the hotel. 

On Saturday morning, the group took 

a tour of the Arizona Biltmore Resort 

& Hotel. Throughout its colorful history, 

this acclaimed landmark has been 

graced by U.S. presidents, celebrities, 

Mckenzie 

Proffitt and 

Jeremy 

Morris 

traverse 

the hanging 

bridges high 

above the 

treetops in 

the lush 

Monteverde 

Misty 

Graham 

enjoyed 

the 

Pacific 

Ocean 

sunset sail. 

was safe to say that this journey was 

mucho gusto and a once in lifetime 

experience for this group of students. . . 

Pura Vida! 

by Chef Instructor Kimberly Jones, CPCC, CECC 

Chair, Professional Catering and Associate 

Chair, Event Management & Tourism 

. . . and received career insights on learning journey to Phoenix 

Front, Jessica Collins and left to right, 

Mattie Hall, reisha Edwards, Maya, lisa 

Devaisier and rachel rice. 

Students enjoyed visiting the massive kitchens of the arizona Biltmore. The Executive Chef 

and Sous Chef graciously spent time giving them a tour and answering questions. 

and world travelers. The Biltmore was definitely 

an eye opener to the students and 

the chaperones. For instance, a seven day 

stay for a family of four is only $100,000 

and that’s if your bring your own chef! 

Later that day we visited Old Town 

Scottsdale, a walking tour of the many old 

shops and eateries of Scottsdale, Arizona. 

We returned to the Hotel San Carlos for 

some time by the pool before dinner at 

Cooperstown, Alice Cooper’s namesake 

restaurant where sports and lots music 

memorabilia lined the walls. 

Checkout was early Sunday morning 

for our flight back to Louisville. It was a 

great trip but as the saying goes, “nice to 

visit but there is no place like home!” 

by Chef Tom Hickey, 

CEC, CCE, CHE, CFE, HOGT 

Director, National Center for Hospitality Studies

HOSPITALITY & HOTEL/RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT 

Scholarships abound for Sullivan students 

Three students in the Hotel/Restaurant 

Management degree program were 

honored this year with scholarships from 

national and international organizations. 

SKAL International – Louisville recently 

awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Tera 

McDaniel at their monthly dinner. 

McDaniel works as the Hotel/Restaurant 

Management tutor at Sullivan University’s 

main campus in Louisville. SKAL members 

include many of the general managers 

from hotels and hospitality-related businesses 

around the world. “Tera is driven, 

enthusiastic, hardworking, and has long 

term goals to enter the district management 

level of Hotel Management,” 

said Associate Professor Dawn McGiffen. 

The American Hotel & Lodging Association 

awarded $1,500 scholarships to Sade 

O’Conner and Katie Hall. Both O’Connor 

and Hall were also honored in May by the 

National Restaurant Association as “Salute 

to Excellence” students. 

GUEST SPEAKER 

Director of Human Resources visits 

Introduction to Hospitality Class 

Marc Salmon, Director of Human 

Resources for the Brown Hotel of 

Louisville, recently served as the guest 

speaker to the Introduction of Hospitality 

class and spoke about customer service 

commitments in a Four 

Diamond environment. The 

Brown Hotel is classified as a 

Four Diamond property, a 

Preferred Hotel, as well as a 

Historic Hotel of America. 

Each classification defines 

commitment of service, sophisticated 

style for individual and 

group accommodations, and the 

preferences of their guests. 

What the awards mean 

The Four Diamond Award rates hotel 

properties based on their high level of 

service and hospitality in addition to the 

facility’s operational standards. Each elite 

property is superior. 

Historical Hotels of America has 

identified 200 hotels and resorts 

worldwide hotels that have faithfully 

maintained the historic integrity, architecture 

and ambiance. These hotels are 

promoted nationally and internationally 

to those who prefer historic settings for 

their leisure and business travel. 

Preferred Hotels & Resorts include 

only 185 exceptional hotels and resorts 

in the most desirable locations around 

the world. 

in-depth presentation 

Mr. Salmon’s presentation included 

important topics such as how to speak 

“Mr. Salmon was very 

knowledgeable; it was 

a pleasure hearing him 

speak. It is nice to have 

someone in the “real 

world” reaffirm what we 

are learning in class.” 

Students had a ‘field day’ 

touring Louisville sites 

Marc Salmon, Director 

of Human resources, 

Brown Hotel 

graciously, every interaction 

has to be perfect, 

smile…we are always 

“on stage”, positive energy – managing 

the impression a guest has of you, 

responsiveness, teamwork expectations, 

empowerment, and many other key skills 

to delivery continuous quality service. 

Students enjoyed having a guest 

speaker explain the expectations of the 

management team at the Brown Hotel. 

Jason Haysley said, “I learned a lot of 

pointers about how to treat guests.This 

class is great to learn about all of the 

different segments in the hospitality industry.” 

Danielle Miller stated, “. . . Mr. 

Salmon . . . helped me understand the 

service requirement of the hotel business 

and I learned how important it is to train 

my staff and make my future business 

number one!” Catherine Ward added, 

“Mr. Salmon had a wonderful presentation 

that touched greatly on presenting 

oneself as well as one’s employer. It was 

wonderful to hear about how to consistently 

treat your customers.” 

rachel m. marTin 

hotel/restaurant management 

in no particular order, rachel Martin,Terlisky Sandford, Chandra 

Bass-Caldwaller, allyson Owens, Sarah Smalling ,lisa Walker, Emily 

Bird, keashawn Hunter, associate Professor anne Sandhu, and 

Deborah Moore joined “Colonel Harlan Sanders” for a photo! 

“It is gratifying to me, as a member of 

the Hotel-Restaurant Management faculty, 

to see Sade O’Connor and Katie Hall be 

awarded these prestigious scholarships,” 

said Associate Professor Anne Sandhu. 

“I am extremely proud of their accomplishment 

and confident that their 

hospitality education in our Hotel-Restaurant 

Management program has positioned them 

for success in our industry.” 

McDaniel and Hall have already finished 

their studies for their associate degree in 

Hotel/Restaurant Management and are 

continuing their education in the Bachelor’s 

in Hospitality Management program. 

“We are so proud of our students,” 

said Professor Albert Schmid, Chair of the 

Hotel/Restaurant Management, Beverage 

Management,and Hospitality Management 

degree programs. “They have studied hard 

and deserve these scholarships.” 

associate Professor anne Sandhu, 

from Sullivan’s Hotel/restaurant 

Management Program recently took 

a field trip with her Destination 

Management & Marketing class to 

the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 

(CVB) and the louisville Visitor’s 

Center. kate amarra, Tourism Sales 

Manager of the CVB, shared their 

vision to enhance louisville’s 

economy, and make it a premier 

destination for conventions, trade 

shows, corporate meetings, group 

tours and individual leisure travel. 

an interactive question and answer 

session followed. Ms. amarra 

stressed the growing hotel industry 

employment opportunities for 

graduates, and invited the class to 

participate in volunteer initiatives. 

Following a CVB tour, Susan Pass, 

Director of the louisville Visitors 

Center, welcomed the class and 

her team hosted an informative 

session on how the Visitors Center 

serves louisville. 

left to right, instructor D. Stuart Wilson, 

instructor, Hotel/restaurant Management 

and Beverage Management Departments; 

Sade O’Connor, katie Hall and Professor 

albert Schmid, Chair, Sullivan’s Hotel/ 

restaurant Management, Beverage Management 

and Hospitality Management 

degree programs, at the Salute to 

Excellence awards dinner. 

When Katie Hall entered Sullivan’s 

Hotel/Restaurant Management associate 

degree program, she had restaurant 

experience, the desire to 

pursue a career in the hotel 

industry, and knew she 

had chosen the perfect 

degree to develop her 

knowledge. She is continuing 

her education 

in Sullivan’s Bachelor’s 

in Hospitality Management 

program to achieve 

her long-term goals in hotel 

and restaurant management. 

internship jump-started career 

To supplement her income while 

earning her associate degree, Katie 

began her hotel career working part time 

at the Brown Hotel in Louisville where she 

remained to fulfill her Hotel/Restaurant 

Management internship. When her internship 

was completed, she was thrilled to 

be offered a full-time position. Katie said, 

“each day is a new experience and new 

guests – it is so exciting! The diversity of 

guests, their needs, their visit to Louisville 

and our hotel provides a home-away-from 

home, and most importantly - fulfilling 

their expectations is our job…I look forward 

to my job everyday! Every department 

has responsibilities to work together 

and provide the environment and value 

to our customers.” 

High praise from instructors 

Associate Professor Dawn L. McGiffen 

commented, “Katie has been an excellent 

student who loves our exciting industry. 

Katie’s performance and professionalism 

FALL 2010 

Students receive great industry experience 

Sullivan University’s Hotel & Restaurant Management students conduct their 

internship in the finest hotel properties in Louisville, which include the Brown 

Hotel, the Hyatt Regency, the Seelbach Hotel, and the Marriott Downtown 

Hotel. Students have the opportunity to rotate in their departments and have 

“hands-on” experience in operations. The hotels offer training in their food 

and beverage departments, banquet/meeting facilities, group sales/marketing, 

human resources, accounting/revenue management, front office/guest services, 

facility management and housekeeping. 

During their internship, students observe and face challenges with day-today 

responsibilities, have earning experiences with department managers, and 

endless opportunities for growth at the property or the chain level. We invite all 

students of Sullivan University to consider the Hotel & Restaurant Management 

A.S. degree that is outstanding in the Louisville market and worldwide. 

Everyone is invited! 

Any student desiring to shadow the Introduction to Hospitality class is 

welcome! To schedule, contact instructor Dawn L. McGiffen, Hotel & Restaurant 

Management & Hospitality Management department: dmcgiffen@sullivan.edu 

11 

left, Jon McFarland, General Manager 

of the Seelbach Hotel and the Vice 

President of Skal international louisville 

presented Tera McDaniel with her 

$1,500 Skal international scholarship. 

Professor albert Schmid also attended 

the dinner at Seviche restaurant. 

A GRADUATE’S SUCCESS STORY 

in the classroom and her high standards 

made her a perfect match for the Brown 

Hotel. Our department is very proud of 

her achievements.” 

Associate Professor Anne H. 

Sandhu said, “Beyond Katie’s 

scholastic achievements, she 

makes time to give back to 

the community. Recently I 

had the opportunity to work 

with Katie at the Salvation 

Army during the Forecastle 

Music Event. Volunteering her 

talents to make a difference in 

the world makes Katie an exceptional 

role model – the mark of a true 

professional is someone who takes time 

for others.” 

appeared in national TV spot 

Mr. Marc Salmon, Human Resources 

Director of the Brown Hotel said, “since 

joining the Brown Hotel team a little over 

a year ago, Katie continually impresses 

us with her enthusiasm to provide 

exceptional guest service, her always 

positive attitude, and the exceptional 

teamwork as a member of the Front Office 

team. Katie has been a true ambassador 

for the Brown Hotel working as a Front 

Desk Agent, Concierge, Reservations 

Agent, and PBX Operator. In fact, when 

Diane Sawyer recently came to Louisville 

to film part of ‘Coming Home Week’ 

for World News Tonight, Katie was 

featured in the segment highlighting 

how successful the Brown Hotel has been 

in cross-training staff to fill various roles. 

We are all very proud of Katie and look 

forward to a bright future.”


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SEPT. 26 - OCT. 9, 2011 

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The residence Hall at Gardiner Point 

has all the amenities of a mini resort. 

Construction has begun 

on the new wing. 

HERE’S A PEEK AT 

A FEW RECENT FUN 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES 

Valentine Gala 

angelica Wells, Hospitality Management 

major, had a commemorative photo 

made with her guest, Tyler Sullivan. 

Love abounded in the a la carte café at 

Sullivan Valentine’s Gala. Students danced 

the night away with friends and valentines 

alike. The night school students also 

got into the act with the Night School 

Valentine’s Card Contest. Katherine Raatz, 

Justice and Public Safety major, won a box 

of chocolates and two movie passes to 

Rave Theatres. 

New Diversity Club forming 

Sullivan University draws much of its strength 

from the diversity of its staff, faculty and students. 

We strive to celebrate diversity and multiculturalism. 

My goal is to start a diversity program where we all 

can celebrate our heritage, cultures and beliefs. 

Our diversity program is the perfect roundtable 

where everyone is invited to educate the rest of 

us about their backgrounds and cultures. Let us all 

commit to grow this program in order to keep our 

University strong and remarkable. 

by Assistant Professor Abdeljalil (Eddie) Maamry 

Below, left to right, kim richardson, Student life Coordinator; 

student Michelle Davilla from Puerto rico 

and assistant Professor Eddie Maamry from Morocco, 

at a planning meeting for the new diversity program. 

TUITION GUARANTEED 

NOT TO INCREASE! 

Sullivan university guarantees that when you 

start school in a certificate, diploma, associate, or 

bachelor’s degree, and with continuous attendance, 

taking at least one course, on campus or online, each 

quarter (4 times a year) your tuition will not increase 

through completion of your bachelor’s degree. 

Sullivan University is the ONLY 

four year college or university in 

Kentucky offering this guarantee. 

3101 BARDSTOWN ROAD • LOUISVILLE, KY 40205 

Here we grow again! Sullivan University adding 

a new wing to Gardiner Point Residence Hall 

Opening the Summer of 2010 to rave 

reviews, Gardiner Point has quickly changed 

the perception of student housing. Offering 

a full service dining facility, open seven days 

a week, on-site convenience store, student 

lounge, study areas, wireless internet, heated 

outdoor pool, recreation area, fitness center, 

video game room, and mini-movie theater, 

Sullivan University’s Gardiner Point Residence 

Hall is now expanding to meet the growing 

demand of students wanting to experience 

the wonderful facility. 

austin Dickey, Culinary arts, left, and 

his pals from student housing Cody 

Wilson, Zach Evard and Mark Francis 

get ready to bowl. 

Students were on a 

roll on Bowling Night 

More than 257 students and staff 

participated in a recent Sullivan 

Bowling Night. Some participants 

even designed tee-shirts to show 

their team spirit. 

Sullivan’s Got Talent 

left to right, Baking & 

Pastry arts classmates 

anna rosse, Savannah 

Montgomery, kathleen 

kenney and Holly 

Burgess display the 

shirts they designed. 

Madelin Stout puts the finishing 

touches on her dish of ice cream. 

The sundae bar, part of the ice 

Cream Social, is always popular. 

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Work has begun on the new 54-room, 108 

bed expansion, and construction is scheduled 

to be completed by the end of August, in time 

for the start of Sullivan’s Fall 2011 quarter. 

The estimated $2.5 million expansion will 

increase capacity from 403 to 511 beds. 

While mostly used by incoming freshman 

and sophomores from across the United 

States, Gardiner Point has also been utilized 

as temporary housing for the school’s 

growing international student base. 

For more information on Gardiner Point go to http://housing.sullivan.edu. 

auguST 

Blood Drive 

Sullivan’s Got Talent 

Graduate School 

Open House 

Canoe Trip 

Book Swap 

Dress Down Day 

Look what’s ahead 

march 

Ice Cream Social 

Walk of Fame 

Activities Expo 

Softball League Begins 

Graduate School 

Open House 

may 

Blood Drive 

Taste of Success: 

Interview Skills Workshop 

Spring Luau 


Professional Dress 

Clothing Swap 

Dress Down Day: 

Relay for Life 

July 

International Student 

Welcome Event 

Summer Picnic 

Rising Senior 

Open House 

June 

Cram Night 

Culinary Camp 

Registration for 

Summer Quarter 

Orientation 

Ice Cream Social 

Walk of Fame 

Activities Expo 

Ski Trip 

Students always enjoy the 

annual Ski Trip to Paoli Peaks 

in Indiana. There was plenty 

of snow and the slopes were 

in great shape 

Diaaeldein Mehanna thought 

the skiing was great! 

Welcome Week 

Welcome Week is a fun-filled first week of school held to welcome new and returning students to campus and 

is chock full of activities including an Ice Cream Social, Movie Night and much more. These fun events are a 

great way to jump start each quarter and a terrific opportunity to meet new friends. 

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Career Expo 

International Student 

Welcome Event 

Volleyball League Begins 

Heather French-Henry 

on Campus 


Resume Writing Workshop 

Spring Graduation 

Sullivan put on its rendition of America’s 

Got Talent and students with all types of 

talent participated. Faculty and staff judges 

offered great advice and narrowed the 

winners down to the top three. The overall 

winner was Computer Science major, Johnny 

Evans, (pictured in the center) who shook the 

house with his powerful guitar solo. Mike Fisher, 

Business major, was second place and Lesha 

White, Criminal Justice major, was third. 

Having fun on Sullivan’s Walk of Fame were kelli rush, Brittany 

Wright, Carrie Shain, lauren Gold, associate Director of High 

School admissions; Christine Brannen and angelia Gill. kneeling, 

Brian Shelangoski, Housing Director, enjoyed participating, too!

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