Fall 2008 - Sullivan University | Library

SULLIVAN SULLI AN UNIVERSITY
LOUISVILLE,
KENTUCKY
LOUISVILLE
KENTUCKY
They’re back! Sullivan students return from
“fueling” the US Olympic team in Beijing, China
While they didn’t win any medals,
Team Sullivan surpassed their personal
best when it came to catering and
feeding the United States Olympic
athletes at the 2008 Summer games
in Beijing, China.
Thanks to Chef/Instructor Kimberly
Jones, CPCC, CEC Chair of Sullivan’s
Professional Catering degree program
and her relationship with Framboise
Catering, the official caterer for the
United States Olympic Organizing
Committee (USOC), Sullivan University
was the only culinary school in
the United States chosen to provide
students for this event. After having
spent seven months in training,
(including participation in the Dale
Carnegie Leadership Training Program,
and attending Chinese Etiquette and
Cultural Classes), three Chef/Instructors
and 22 Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry
Arts and Professional Catering students
from the National Center for Hospitality
Studies on Sullivan’s Louisville and Lexington
campuses were Beijing-bound.
Diligent preparation paid off
Team Sullivan soon learned that
food service in Beijing was very
different from service in the states.
The USOC had taken over two large
restaurants in Beijing and when they
arrived in China, the Sullivan group
was assigned to “Americanize” each
venue - very much like opening a new
restaurant in four day’s time. Those
days were 14-16 hours long, but
Sullivan students were equal to the
task and their venues were ready to
welcome the athletes and the VIP
attendees to the Olympic Games.
Challenging roles
Team Sullivan was divided into two
groups; one served at the USOC High
Performance Training Center (HPTC);
the other was assigned to the USA
House. Everyone had a role and faced
many different challenges.
“Baking & Pastry Arts students
probably faced the most day-to-day
challenges since they were preparing
“Highlights include
serving a dinner to
President Bush (senior),
and hosting a luncheon
for President Bush
(senior again), where I
was about five feet away
from him while he was
giving a speech. The day
before, I also passed
hors d’oeuvres and
was able to say “hello
Mr. President, can I offer
you crispy eggplant with
fresh mozzarella and
fire-roasted tomatoes?”
(he politely refused).
BRIGITTE NGUYEN
baking products
for both
venues while
actually baking
at The USA
House,” stated
Chef/Instructor
Kimberley Jones.
“Because of the
logistics, they
were transporting
their
product via taxi
cab and vans
twice daily to
and from the
HPTC and
having to endure airport style security
with each and every delivery.”
And what a delivery it was!
Chef/Instructor Becky Woehrle
CWPC, who headed the team of students
that handled all the baking and
pastry for the HPTC and USA house,
shared, “Every day we baked about
2,000 cookies, brownies, lemon bars,
Rice Krispie treats, cheesecake bars
and raspberry bars, no-bake cookies,
muffins and dozens of loaves of quick
HERALD
Welcome at
the airport
Sullivan University and the media turned out in force at
the airport to welcome back Team Sullivan. Above, left,
Chef Tom Hickey, CEC, CCE, CFE, CHE, CCP, Director
of Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality
Studies was delighted to welcome Josh Sperry home.
Wearing his “bling”
Darnell Ferguson
is interviewed.
Right, US Senator
Mitch McConnell
was on campus to
welcome Team
Sullivan home.
bread for an army of the most voracious
eaters I’ve ever encountered.” And that
was just for breakfast!
Chef/Instructor Collen Engle, CEC,
CHE, CFBE headed the team at the
HPTC, plating and
presenting food at
the HPTC, feeding
nearly 300 athletes.
“That is, 300
Olympic athletes
[who] eat for
two or three,”
he stated.
Chef/Instructor
Jones shared
another physical
challenge Team
Sullivan faced.
“The USA House
“I was one of the bakers and our
kitchen was at the USA house . . .
We had known from the beginning
that this was the chance of a lifetime
RACHELLE HYDER
employees faced the endurance of
constantly climbing stairs since dining
areas were on four separate floors with
the kitchen in the basement. Plus, in
a foreign country we never knew from
day-to-day what product we may or
may not receive, making the job of
client satisfaction that more challenging
as both the athletes and VIP’s were very
specific in their menu needs and the
USOC runs a tight ship.”
Team Sullivan
were all winners
“Sullivan’s entire
student team rose
to the occasion and
performed their jobs
professionally, without
complaint and represented
the University
with poise and dignity,”
Chef /Instructor Jones
stated, adding, “Sullivan
students experienced
the job interview of a
lifetime, received international catering
exposure, and a resume listing that will
help to enhance their careers for many
years to come.”
and that’s exactly
what it was. Just the
experience and education
you received
from working at that
level was something
you can’t learn in the
classroom. To live in
their culture, to meet
and make new friends (American and
Chinese) was priceless.”
RACHELLE HYDER
Above, right, Chef/Instructor
Kimberley Jones, CPCC, CEC,
Chair of Sullivan’s Professional
Catering degree program gives
an interview to one of the many
television crews at the airport.
On-campus celebration
Above, University Chancellor,
Dr. A.R. Sullivan had just finished
waving two flags from Beijing, to
the delight of all the attendees.
More than 300 people, many of
with signs, packed the cafeteria to
welcome the team home.
See page 11 for pictorial highlights
Sullivan to offer new online
degree in Beverage Management
Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies (NCHS) will add
a degree in Beverage Management in 2009. This new major will offer students
a new track of study in the Hospitality Industry. New courses will include, Wines
of the New & Old World, Specialty Teas & Coffees, Bar Management & Mixology,
Beers & Spirits, Managing Beverage Operations, and a professional internship.
The Beverage Management degree will be offered online allowing even more
students from around the world to enroll and experience Sullivan University’s
outstanding career opportunities.
Students who graduate with this Associate of Science degree will be
employed as Beverage Managers, Sommeliers, and Bar Owners, to name a
few career options. These students will also have the option of continuing
their studies for Sullivan’s popular Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
degree. The Beverage Management degree programs will be the sixth
Associate of Science degree program offered by the NCHS, the first entirely
online. Other NCHS degree programs include Associate of Science Degrees
in Culinary Arts, Hotel-Restaurant Management, Baking & Pastry Arts, Professional
Catering, Travel, Tourism & Event Management and a Bachelor of
Science in Hospitality Management.
FALL
VOL. 2003
WINTER
VOLUME 2007
2008
New IT platform will
benefit students
Sullivan University, always an innovator
in education, makes sure to stay abreast of
the latest changes in technology. Since the
Microsoft (MCSE) program was established
at Sullivan ten years ago, requirements for
teaching advanced technology courses
have changed. Now, thanks to Microsoft
and the Mirazon Group, Sullivan has
completely redesigned the technology
platform used to provide students with
hands-on experience with Microsoft and
other software products.
Expansion continues
Sullivan University is also making an
additional investment in the current
Cisco learning platform. Sullivan’s Cisco
learning environment was designed by
instructors John Gutermuth and Chris
Anderson. John and Chris manage the
world-wide infrastructure for a Fortune 5
company, and teach the Cisco certification
courses in the IT Academy
Sullivan receives prestigious grant
Rounding out the expansion is a
$500,000 product grant from TestOut
Corporation for their LabSim product.
Sullivan University was one of only
20 academic institutions nationwide
receiving the grant. The LabSims allow
students to use platform simulations to
learn key concepts before practicing on
live systems. The grant covers CompTIA,
Microsoft, Cisco, and other certifications
and technologies.
Great benefit for students
The improvements and expansion
will allow Sullivan students to have the
same learning environment available
from any computer with Internet access,
whether on-campus or from home. This
will enhance their ability to fully research,
experiment and explore in one of the most
comprehensive technology learning labs
available in the nation.
Sullivan’s IT Academy
Director receives award
Congratulations to Don Justice,
Director of Sullivan’s IT Academy, who
was recently named the 2008 receipient
of TeN’s Leadership Award. Technology
Network’s (TeN) mission is to advance
technology in the greater Louisville
region. The organization annually
recognizes individuals and organizations
for outstanding achievement in technology-intensive
projects or initiatives.
As the Director of the IT Academy at
Sullivan University, Don Justice’s leadership
has made a noticeable impact on
the technology work force of Greater
Louisville. Each year, at least 150 students
graduate from Sullivan University
after completing a curriculum set up and
directed by Mr. Justice. He also guides
graduates through the job placement
and retention process – support that has
influenced the productivity of many
companies in Louisville and nationwide.
Dr. Sharon Kerrick,
from the University
of Louisville‘s
College of
Business
presents the
Leadership
Award to
Don Justice.

2SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD GRADUATE
They chose Sullivan
for graduate school
While students are aware that
graduate studies typically result in
better, higher-level jobs, they choose
many routes to enrollment. Many
obtain their bachelor’s degrees from
Sullivan and make an easy transition
to the Graduate School. Others
earn their undergraduate degrees
elsewhere, but realize the value of a
Sullivan master’s degree such as alum
James Merrick - see page 4. Some,
like alum and current graduate student
Debra Terry, experienced a lifetime
between her Sullivan enrollments.
A Louisville native, Debbie graduated
from Sacred Heart Academy in
1979. She “lost a year” at another
Kentucky university before enrolling
in Sullivan, then a Junior College of
Business. “In just one year, I received
a diploma in Business Computer
Programming.” Debbie met her future
husband shortly after graduation. “I
was absolutely sure I would marry him,
we would be successful together.”
Short-lived happiness
While her husband attended law
school, Debbie went to work for
Humana “thanks to Sullivan and their
Graduate Employment Services staff.”
Her career was flourishing when her
husband, “decided he wanted to
move to his hometown and run for
county attorney.”Debbie’s
family
relocated
to Eastern
Kentucky
where they
“bought a
beautiful new
home with
DEBBIE TERRY
an in-ground
swimming pool. Life was great, we
were happy.” Debbie went to work for
the only independently-owned bank
in town as a loan officer, but two years
later, her life would tragically change.
A different reality
“My husband had a massive stroke,
was paralyzed on his right side and
couldn’t speak. I felt my world was
gone. I was totally lost and confused
as he had taken care of everything
financially. The years that followed
were anything but beautiful,” she remembers.
“I had three babies to raise
and had to figure out how to survive.”
Debbie moved back to Louisville
and worked as an account executive
for a mortgage company, later as a
loan officer. “The experience I gained
working for that small bank in Eastern
Kentucky helped me to get by. Little
did I know at the time that my job
would be the sole support for my
family in the future.”
Dreams lead back to Sullivan
Today, Debbie’s daughters are 20,
18 and 12. “Their father passed away
in 2005, two weeks before my oldest
turned 18. As my girls were preparing
for college, I kept wondering, ‘what if
I could go back to school?’ I wanted
my bachelor’s so badly but never
dreamed it was possible.”
But Debbie kept thinking about
her previous experience at Sullivan,
searched her heart, and made the
“phone call that changed my life.”
She recalls, “Before I knew it ,I was
back at Sullivan with a real desire to
succeed on my own. . . I could finally
participate in conversations about
subject matters I once knew nothing
about.” With each new piece of
knowledge gained, Debbie yearned
to learn more.”
continued on page 4
SCHOOL NEWS
Graduate School
holds workshops
The graduate
program in Conflict
Management asked
Stan Posthumus
and Jodi Mochel
to present their
Focused Thinking
Technology
program to
Sullivan students
and the community.
This
revolutionary
STAN POSTHUMUS
approach to
improved relationships begins with
recognition, communication, and
trust for a loving, caring, and sharing
relationship. Stan developed Focused
Thinking by drawing on his background
in science, social work, and
law as well as his experience in counseling,
family law, and mediating high
conflict personal conflicts. Jodi has
applied Focused Thinking theory to
her practice in adolescent education,
guidance and mediation by drawing
on her background in education and
counseling psychology.
The Focused Thinking approach
is based upon the fact that the brain
mediates different experiences from
our senses (sensors) in order to create
a good three dimensional understanding
of reality. Good communication
within an individual creates understanding
in exactly the same way.
Good communication requires good
use of language. Improving one’s ability
to communicate will improve any
relationship whether it is professional
Sullivan student Michael Brooks
was recently appointed by Louisville
Metro Mayor, Jerry E. Abramson, to
an advisory committee to oversee the
Implementation Strategy of Industrial
Development for the Park Hill Corridor
which includes the Algonquin, California,
Limerick, Park Hill, Old Louisville
Neighborhoods, as well as portions
of the University of Louisville. The
appointment was recently announced
by the mayor in an article appearing
in the Courier Journal newspaper
Mr. Brooks is one of 11 members
appointed to represent the areas affected.
Other members include local
business executives from companies
such as Brown Forman, Freedom
Metals, Great Northern Manufacturing,
and Sud-Chemie, Inc. “There is tremendous
development potential in the Park
Hill Corridor despite many challenges
resulting from past disinvestment loss”
states Brooks.
The Implementation Strategy
will build upon recommendations of
recent economic and transportation
studies and integrate
Alum receives commendation
Earlier this year, Don Montgomery,
a 2007 graduate of Sullivan’s Master’s
in Conflict Management (formerly the
Dispute Resolution, MSDR) degree
program and a Court Approved
Mediator; was honored with a Special
Commendation from the Kentucky
Court of Justice, Kentucky State
Supreme Court Chief Justice, the
Honorable Joseph E. Lambert
and Jason Nemes, Director of
the Administrative Office of the
Courts (AOC) for the Commonwealth
of Kentucky.
Don was recognized
for his dedicated
and loyal public
service to the Kentucky
Courts and the
thousands of citizens
of the Commonwealth
who are served through
Court Annexed Mediation services
as well as his commitment as court
mediator, his “outstanding efforts
and contributions to the effective and
peaceable resolutions of the Commonwealth’s
judicial cases.”
or personal. Because happiness is
found in the relationships we reside in,
being able to engineer relationships
that provide true peace, happiness,
and success means we can design and
build stronger, healthier, and more
resilient relationships.
This program was the second in a
series of workshops and seminars the
Graduate School plans to offer.
Mayor appoints Sullivan student
to urban development committee
the input of West Louisville and other
stakeholders to provide a specific road
map for repositioning the Park Hill Industrial
Corridor as a key component of
the competitive regional economy.
Impressive list of credentials
Besides being a graduate student
in the Conflict Management Program
and maintaining a 3.8 GPA, Michael is
President of the California Neighborhood
Coalition, Inc., Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Louisville
Metro Community Action Partnership,
a Board Member with the Legal Aid
Society of Louisville, and a member of
the University of Louisville Signature
Partnership, Inc., Resident Advisory
Council, that advises state and local
officials on the economic, educational,
and social needs of West End Residents.
Michael knows that,“With this
appointment will come many hours of
controversy to decide which strategies
are best when it comes to handling
millions of dollars for industrial development
in the area.”
Appreciates his Sullivan education
Mr. Brooks credits his being enrolled
in Sullivan’s Graduate Conflict
Management Program a plus for the
Left to right, Graduate student
Michael Brooks was on campus
to visit Sullivan Professor LaVena
Wilkin, Director Graduate Conflict
Management programs and Tony
Belak, Executive Director
of the International Center
for Collaborative Solutions at
Sullivan University.
Don has mediated more than 260
small claims, criminal, probate and
family cases for the courts in the
past two years. As a volunteer, he
passionately encourages each grad
or soon-to-be graduate of Sullivan
to make a conscious commitment to
perform some type of public service
on regular basis. He feels such a commitment
sends a strong and positive
statement about how Sullivan teaches
graduates about “giving back” and
social responsibilities.
Don believes that value
in mediation, be it profit
driven or altruistic, is immeasurable
and no one should
be denied access to such
an incredible process or tool
because of their income or
ability to pay.
DONALD MONTGOMERY It has been Don’s great
pleasure to also have recruited and
played a small part in training other
Sullivan grads for serving the AOC and
its mediation programs and he looks
forward to mediating with the AOC
for many years to come.
A rose by any
other name . . .
In the past two years, Sullivan
University’s master’s program in
alternative dispute resolution has
undergone many changes. First, the
curriculum was modified to include
courses in conflict and culture and
facilitating group conflicts. The latest
change is the new name. Now, the
Master’s of Science in Dispute Resolution
(MSDR) has become the Master’s
of Science in Conflict Management
(MSCM). The word “dispute” implies
a disagreement that requires a third
party intervention. Although Sullivan’s
MSCM can prepare students to mediate
entrenched conflicts, its scope is
much broader, and this name change
reflects the skills students are learning
in the program. If students are
interested in alternative dispute
resolution, such as mediation or
facilitation, the degree will prepare
them for that. However, it will also
prepare them to manage conflict at
all levels of any organization . . . a
skill human resource managers have
identified as highly valued.
many obstacles he will face ahead.
“I am truly grateful to be enrolled
in such a worthwhile program at
Sullivan” and, “I don’t know how I
would survive without the expert
advice and guidance I receive from
my Sullivan professors.”
The Herald staff wishes Michael
good luck as he pursues this Master
Urban Plan for industrial development.
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A brief
timeline of
success
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
To answer the needs of today’s duel career families,
new child care options have emerged to shape and expand
Sullivan’s career programs to include the Professional Nanny
Diploma and the Associate of Science degree in Early
Childhood Education. Although It has been hundreds of
years since the game of hopscotch was developed, children can still be found
on playgrounds entertaining themselves with chalk and any variety of hopscotch
diagrams dodging obstacles and balancing themselves to get from one end to
the other successfully. Sullivan’s faculty and staff will continue their efforts as well
to educate early childhood professionals to balance what is best for children with
trends and new technologies to impact the lives of parents and children for many
years to come.
Growing for 20 years
angELa riggs• Master’s in Education from
University of Louisville. Joins Sullivan in 2000,
taught first class of associate level students; all
ECE online courses are developed; Growth and
improved curriculum create 12 month Professional
Nanny program in addition to 18 month Associate
degree offerings. Partnerships built with Midway
and later Campbellsville give Sullivan students
options for a Bachelor’s degree.
Graduates Kristie Rice, and
Lori Boley, at “A Place for Kids”
sanDY HiLL-BinkLEY • Received her
Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education
graduate from the University of Oklahoma.
Former Director of Highland Presbyterian
Parent’s Day Out program. Became the
second Professional Nanny program
coordinator in 1990.
erika WrighT Pouch 2005
Early Childhood Education
Professional Nanny
Noblesville, IN
BriTTany Friedline 2006
Professional Nanny
Nanny in California
Toesha Thacker 2007
Early Childhood Education
Family Development Services
Indianapolis, IN
Terri lynn shuMaTe 2007
Early Childhood Education
In-home Family Child Care
Springfield, Kentucky
JeanneTTe colvin sorg 1992
Professional Nanny
Preschool Teacher
Louisville, KY
kELEigH scott WinE• Master of Arts
in Teaching Elementary Education from the
University of Louisville. Steps up to be the
third Professional Nanny program coordinator
in 1991. Ms. Wine co-writes curriculum with
Leigh Shapiro of Sullivan-Lexington campus to
add the Associate of Early Childhood Education
to careers offered at the Lexington campus.
MErrY DEnnY • Earned her Master’s
degree in Early Childhood Education from
University of Louisville. Former preschool
director of Harvey Brown. Researched and
wrote curriculum with Lisa Zaring for the six
month Professional Nanny Program in1988;
became the first coordinator for Sullivan’s
Professional Nanny Program.
Lisa Zaring • Spearheaded development of
the Professional Nanny program after research
indicated need for educated child care providers
for a private in-home environment. Hired Merry
Denny and coordinated efforts to build a quality
program that is recognized by the International
Nanny Association. Earned approved membership
to the American Council of Nanny Schools
In 1988, Sullivan
College launches
six month
diploma for
“Professional Nanny
Program”
VickE BoWMan• As Sullivan’s Early
Childhood Education program continues to
grow, additional faculty are needed. Ms.
Bowman begins full-time in 2008 with more
than 20 years experience and expertise in
child care. She guides students who want to
start their own child care center.
krisTie rice 2000
Early Childhood Education
Director of A Place For Kids
Louisville, Kentucky
Above, Sullivan University’s
archives provided this photo
of Senior Vice President
Tom Davisson (then Vice
President/Director of Sullivan
College) presenting the
American Council of Nanny
Schools (ACNS) certificate to
Lisa (Likins) Zaring, Director
of Public Relations (left) and
Sandy Hill-Binkley,
Program Coordinator.
Prudence Torian 2006
Professional Nanny
Nanny in Louisville, KY
Mindi ozanick 2001
Early Childhood Education
In-home Family Child Care
Chardon, Ohio
donna BreWer 2000
Early Childhood Education
Owner: Discovering Our World
Christian Academy, Louisville, KY
Students responses to annual survey
gives Sullivan’s Library high marks
Sullivan University’s Library uses its
annual survey to determine how well
students’ and faculty needs are being
met by the library. The survey, which
was conducted earlier this year for
students and recently for faculty,
asked each to rate the library and its
services. According to survey results,
93% 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, 91% of participants
rated the collection as being complete
and comprehensive and 93% 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 “Pro-
viding quality materials and services,”
“the law information is excellent,” and
stated that the “culinary cookbook
selection is great!”
Participants in the survey were
invited to comment on their library experiences.
Faculty had this to say about
the library: “The library staff is very
concerned with
excellence and
always makes
moves to maintain
excellence and to
go beyond prior
expectations,” and
“The College of
Pharmacy is brand
new and the library
has a close and very
effective working
relationship with the
LETTER FROM A CURRENT STUDENT
“I wanted to thank you so much for
taking time out of your schedule to help
me out with my paper . . . I was pleasantly
surprised to see an email from you this
morning listing links to some sites that
you thought would be helpful. Indeed,
they are all very helpful! I also picked
up what you had printed out for me. I
appreciate all that you have done. It may
seem like a little to you, but it is a lot to
me. People like you are the reason I love
attending Sullivan.”
faculty.” Sullivan students had many
positive things to say about the library
as well: ”Excellent upkeep with the
computers & resources, ex.: books,
magazines, databases, etc.,” and
“helpful great resources and very nice
learning environment.”
Sullivan University
thanks the students
and faculty who participated
in the survey.
Special attention will
be paid to areas in
which we can improve
our services including:
making students
aware of what electronic
resources are
available to them,
improving the
usability of the
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FALL 2008
Sullivan University provided alum
with “the perfect degree plan”
What’s the easiest and best way
to get from Point A to Point B? Plus
move a bazillion tons of stuff along the
way? And, find a place to store all the
stuff when it arrives? Simply put -
that’s called Logistics & Distribution
Management. And for alum Kevin
Wanner, his degree in that field will be
the springboard into his next career.
Enlisted in the Army
Kevin had enlisted in the Army
between his junior and senior years of
high school; he left for basic training
immediately after graduating. He
had been in the Army for 15 years
and wanted to transition into
a career when he retired
from the service in 2009.
Stationed at Fort Knox,
Kevin enrolled in a
training and development
program
through an in-state
university but “when
we started training
and mobilizing
National Guard and
soldiers for Iraq and
Afghanistan, I was
no longer able to
attend class.” He
continued, “After
9/11, the Army’s
focus switched
from training units
on a seldom-used
basis to immediately
mobilizing them out
of Camp Shelby in
Minnesota and
Fort McCoy in
Wisconsin. I spent
nine months a year,
for four years in either
location so my options to continue
college were very limited.”
Sullivan was the answer
His Army experience gave Kevin
a strong background in planning,
supervising and leadership. And in
2005, Sullivan University’s online
offering of Logistics & Distribution
Management gave Kevin “the perfect
degree plan.”
Kevin’s decision to transfer to
Sullivan was an easy one. His wife,
Regina, was already enrolled in
ERIkA DODSON
“I would definitely have to
say my fondest memory of Sullivan
was my graduation day. I had
basically joined the army because
I didn’t think I could get into any
college after high school since I was
a C, D and occasionally F student
there; barely graduated. To see the
look on my parents faces when I
walked the stage magna-cum-laude
was absolutely priceless.”
Sullivan’s Microsoft/Cisco program;
Kevin was familiar with the great
benefits and career opportunities
available at Sullivan University.
Ready for his next career
As a husband, father and full-time
soldier Kevin was unable to participate
in any of Sullivan’s many social activities.
But “I did enjoy all my professors, both
online and in the classroom. Thanks
to my Sullivan degree, my career
opportunities are now limitless.
Just by having this degree I have experienced
a tremendous amount
of interest in me,” Kevin stated,
adding, “I am retiring in June
2009 and have already been
asked for dozens of my
resumés. Organizations in
Fort Leonardwood, Missouri
are interested in
college graduates and
there are only a handful
of us that have earned
a bachelor’s degree.
Because of my Sullivan
University degree plan, I
learned a lot about taking
what I do now in the Army
and transferring those skills
over to the civilian sector.”
Good advice
Kevin offered advice
to current or prospective
students interested in
pursuing Sullivan’s Logistics
& Distribution Management
degree. “Never put
off school. A lot of people
take numerous quarters or
even years off. Not only is
it more difficult to get back
into the swing of things,
they are losing valuable
time in which they could be more
marketable.” He also suggested that,
“Sullivan students in Louisville should
highly consider applying at the UPS hub
there. They are looking for individuals
with that unique skill, adding, “I would
do the same but will be staying in
Missouri for a few more years.”
Thank you for your years of service to
our country, Kevin and for sharing your
story. Sullivan University and The Herald
staff sends our best wishes to you.
Good luck in your new career!
KEVIN WANNER
All participants in the library’s annual survey
are entered in a random drawing. Left,
student Shajuana Kirby was thrilled to be
chosen as the 2008 Library Student Satisfaction
Survey prize winner for the Sullivan
University Louisville campus. Librarian Cara
Marco, right, presented Shajuana with am
assortment of items, e.g. book bag, drink
cup, cap, apparel, $25 gift certificate, etc.,
from the bookstore.
library web page, extending service
hours and improving computer access
in the library.
Please feel free to share your comments
with the library by sending an
email to libsul.sullivan.edu.

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Sullivan’s graduate school
Debbie earned her Bachelor’s in
Management degree from Sullivan in
December, 2007. Today, nearly 30
years after earning a diploma from
Sullivan Junior College of Business,
she is a student at Sullivan University’s
Graduate School.
“Going back to school after many
years has been the best thing I have
ever done,” Debbie said. “I am working
on my Master of Science degree in
Management & Collaborative Solutions.
With my strong background
in the finance industry, I feel that I
couldn’t be in a more perfect place
right now with the economy in such
conflict,” adding, “Sullivan’s Graduate
School has been very exciting. I have
obtained many tools to use when it
comes to conflict and how to deal with
life in general. I wish I would have had
some of this knowledge years ago; I
currently have 11 binders completely
filled with research information I can
refer to at anytime.”
Debbie has lived the advice she
offers. “Never stop learning,” she
said. “Knowledge is the key that will
open the doors to your future. When I
was young, I was always afraid to ask
questions – a big mistake. Never be
afraid and don’t ever think you can’t
do it because you can. I remember
telling my brother before I started all
this that I don’t think I’m smart enough
and he said, ‘Debbie you are smart, I
always knew you were smart, you just
never used it before.’ “
Debbie Terry is certainly using her
smarts now!
Earning his Master’s
degree changed his life
Although he received his undergraduate
degree in Finance from
another university, James Merrick liked
Sullivan’s “convenience for working
adults” and chose Sullivan for his
Master’s in Business Administration.
His experience at Sullivan’s Graduate
School “was more than I expected.
Sullivan’s
professors
pushed me
to pursue
the creation
of
knowledge
instead
of simply
expanding
JAMES MERRICK my own
knowledge base.” As for how earning
a Master’s degree impacted his career,
James said, “Earning my MBA gave
me immediate recognition as someone
that goes above and beyond in
what I do. This gave me the opportunity
to start my own Financial Practice
with MetLife. I have completed my
first quarter with more than one
million in sales. My target market has
been mainly those in the pharmaceutical
business from my prior career
experiences. . . .MetLife contacted
me because of my MBA and that
gave me the opportunity to take what
I enjoyed doing and turn it into a
career path. . . “
Time for a change?
Earning a graduate degree is a
great achievement that increases job
satisfaction and self-confidence.
Sullivan’s graduate students have more
networking opportunities, and receive
knowledge and training that would
take years or cannot be learned on
the job. Students like James Merrick,
enrolled to advance in their current
UPDATE:
College of Pharmacy
nanotechnology symposium
On October 3-4, Sullivan University
hosted the first annual event Nanotechnology
Symposium at the new College of Pharmacy
building. Academic and healthcare professionals
from across the United States
gathered to endorse the importance,
applications and advancements of nanotechnology,
bringing awareness of the
subject and promoting future scientific
discoveries to educational and scientific
disciplines. The inaugural function included
speeches by Dr. A.R. Sullivan, Chancellor of
Sullivan University System, and Dr. James
Ramsey, President of University of Louisville,
to encourage the community involvement
and commitment to this growing industry.
The College of Pharmacy will continue to focus on nanotechnology in the coming years as the subject matter grows.
Being one of only two pharmacy schools in the state, Sullivan University’s College of Pharmacy also plans to open a center to
encourage high school and pre-college students to take an interest in this fast-growing field. Dean Hieu T. Tran has met with
the Superintendents, from Bullitt, Oldham, and Clark counties (and others to come) as well as with business
leaders to share the College of Pharmacy’s plan to establish a Center for the training and development
of a program to educate high school students and graduates on Industrial Pharmacy and Nanotechnology.
“This will be another breakthrough for the 21st century and we want to prepare our workforce for tomorrow
here in Louisville and the Metro area. This initiative will provide a reason for the health care industry to
move to town, thus a stimulus to our economy,” commented Dean Tran.
Wellness Fair with a funny title: Physically Phit & Phat
Maybe the title intrigued the local
media to publicize Sullivan University’s
Wellness Center’s recent Physically
Phit & Phat Fair. An estimated 450-500
came to the fair - among them, about
50-60 from the general public.
The word “phat”
means good or cool.
Being physically fit or
phit is a phat thing
to do - especially as
we understand how
important exercise,
nutrition and proper
sleep are for our
well-being.
Something for
everyone
Hear Here stressed the fitness of the
ears, Conrad Eye Center highlighted
good vision from an ophthalmological
viewpoint, and Mortenson Dentistry’s
ideas on dental health offered information
on the new oral cancer screenings.
Sherry Klein, Director of Graduate
Employment Services, was stationed
nearby with a personal story and pictures
about her deceased brother’s oral
cancer from chewing tobacco.
career, and while many others, like
Debbie Terry, are returning as their
interests and skills have evolved.
Whatever your reason, earning
your Master’s degree from Sullivan
will give you the credentials for your
career advancement and enhanced
job security. Learn more at the next
Graduate School Open House on
December 10 at 6:00pm, held on
campus at Winston’s Restaurant.
Listen to Sullivan alumni speak of
the master’s degrees they choose and
how their lives and careers have been
impacted by earning them
Reserve your space today. Contact
Beverly Horsley at 502-413-8542 or
bhorsley@sullivan.edu for more
information.
Sullivan University’s magnificent three story College of Pharmacy building features
two 100 seat auditoriums, four research laboratories, a model pharmacy, compounding
laboratory, student lounge, and administrative office space. The College
of Pharmacy is connected by corridors to the University-owned Nolen Building,
where there is nearly 36,000 square feet of space for faculty and dean’s offices,
conference rooms, and small study rooms for students among other support space.
Additional space is available for the planned growth of the College of Pharmacy.
A formal dedication of the building is planned for October 24.
Left, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Sullivan student Adesuwa (Cynthia) Obasohan was drawn to the
pharmaceutical field because “I love helping and seeing people live a healthy life. I was attracted into the
Pharmacy career, because I want to use this field to help people optimize their quality of life by effective
knowledge and usage of medication. I chose Sullivan University’s College of Pharmacy for my doctorate
degree because of the great academic resources, serene environment of the school and the dedicated
faculty members in the program. My experience, thus far, has been higher than my expectation.”
Margaret Heyn, R.D., L.D. from
the Louisville Metro Department of
Public Health & Wellness provided
information on tobacco use and on
diets recommended for general wellness
in conjunction with diets needed
Left, Alicia
Rousseau from
Clark Memorial
Hospital with
students.
Below, right, a
Spencerian College
nursing student
takes a blood
pressure reading.
by athletes for their
performance fitness.
New Age Pulmonary
Services honed in on
sleep apnea. Students
could learn how solid
sleep affects fitness, and
see varied equipment
prescribed to cope with
sleep apnea. Students
received free spinal
screening and upper body massage
from The Spine Center staff for more
relaxation and muscle toning.
WHAS TV appeared to record and
interview for its WHAS News Alive at
Noon program for the same day with
excellent footage of Spencerian
College’s nursing students conducting
screenings for blood sugar and blood
pressure. They also measured Body
Mass Index. Spencerian College is a
member of The Sullivan University
System and offers both allied
health and business programs.
Ideal Fitness’ regular
exercise ball plus a Bosu
ball demonstrate how
this simple equipment
can help strengthen,
balance, and increase
body fitness.
What about those drugs athletes
take to boost fitness? The Sullivan
University of Pharmacy had information
on how drugs can impact physical
fitness. Juleps Catering, along with
faculty Cynthia Chandler, R.D., L.D.,
helped attendees evaluate the quality of
good and bad energy bars and drinks.
Kosair’s Child Life and Expressive
Therapies Department brought toys
to stimulate conversation with seriously
ill children, e.g., distracting from pain
or expressing fears. Clark Memorial
Hospital promoted its HeartAware
program by giving personal feedback to
those who had taken an online survey
and those who stopped by to learn
more about
cardiac fitness.
A look ahead
The Wellness
Center will hold a
Mood Movement
Wellness Fair on
November 5
complete with
demonstrations
of kinesthetic
methods to address
mood disorders: yoga, selected
exercises, and various dance modes.
On November 18-19 look for the
Labyrinth Layout on the 18th with the
addition of Tea for Relaxation on the
19th to prepare for holiday stressors.
The Festival of Faiths will wind up their
annual week with reflective activities
on Sunday, November 16, which will
include both the indoor labyrinth
in room 121 and the outdoor
Sullivan Labyrinth at Farmington
Historic Home. Plans are also
underway to offer students a
“Coping with Homesickness”
support group each quarter.
Left, many of the Wellness
Fair attendees were happy
to take advantage of the
free massages provided
by The Spine Center.

New Library signs
aid in legal research
Anyone venturing into the Law
section of the Sullivan Library should
notice some helpful signs directing
users to the various subsections of
legal materials. Thanks to the cooperative
efforts of Jennifer Gaither and
Nick Riggs of The Institute for Legal
Studies, Librarian Charles Brown and
student Library Assistant Patrick Johnson,
three signs have been placed to
identify the three primary divisions of
legal materials available in the library.
Library is a researcher’s dream
The Sullivan Library is proud to have
all the hardcopy materials needed to
perform Kentucky state law research.
These sources can be found under the
“Kentucky Law Reference” sign, and
include Kentucky statutes, rules and
regulations, constitution, and case law.
Under the “Federal Law Reference”
sign, the Library also houses many
volumes of material for federal law
research. The federal materials include
the case reporter set containing United
States Supreme Court decisions and
the multi-volume United States Code
Annotated containing statutes passed
by the U.S. Congress, as well as the
U.S. Constitution. The Library also has
a multitude of general law resources,
which can be found under the
“General Law Reference” sign.
“I know that all students appreciate
the new layout for the legal materials;
the signs really help to send users in
the right direction,” added Nick Riggs,
Director of Legal Studies. Paralegal
Studies Professor Jennifer Gaither,
who often teaches in a classroom next
to the legal collection, commented
that “the library staff has done a great
job of reorganizing the legal resources
in the library. The students have a
much easier time accessing the resources,
and the signs look great.”
Teamwork paid off
According to head librarian Charles
Brown, “The new law section and
signage showcases the library’s
paralegal collections in a significantly
enhanced and intuitively organized
manner, which will make the materials
much more accessible to the students
and faculty. The most important aspect
of this enhancement was the collegiality
with which the librarians and faculty
and students worked together for a
common institutionally effective goal.”
Patrick Johnson, pictured below said,
“In researching virtually all aspects of law,
in the beginning it is necessary to find the
proper jurisdiction. These signs assist in
quickly finding the jurisdiction in which to
conduct your research. It was a good call
to add the signs!”
THE INSTITUTE FOR LEGAL STUDIES
Two Sullivan students awarded scholarships
by the Louisville Association of Paralegals
Robin Justus, an evening division student in the Paralegal Studies postbaccalaureate
certificate program, was recently awarded a scholarship by the
Louisville Association of Paralegals (LAP). Upon notice of her selection to receive
the LAP scholarship Robin commented, “. . . Hard work doesn’t always yield a
reward, but when it does the treat is sweet indeed. I am very grateful for the
recognition and encouragement this scholarship has given me. I want to thank
Nick Riggs, Director of Legal Studies, for putting my name forth for the scholarship.
I really did need the boost, and I am most appreciative.”
Cissina Graff, a day division student in the Paralegal Studies associate degree
program, was also awarded a scholarship by the LAP. Cissina likewise was very
pleased to receive the scholarship. “It’s not about receiving a monetary amount.
It’s the fact that only three people out of the entire city were chosen for this
scholarship and I was one of them. That makes me very proud of myself,” she
said. For Cissina, receiving the scholarship was another direct benefit of her
decision to pursue her legal education at Sullivan. “The law is something that has
always fascinated me. When I heard that Sullivan had a paralegal program that
could be completed in 18 months I knew that Sullivan
was the school for me,” Cissina added. Cissina is
also the president of the Sullivan Student Paralegal
Association.
Robin, Cissina, and Professor Nick Riggs attended
the LAP luncheon meeting at which both
students were given their scholarship checks. The
meeting, held at The Jefferson Club in downtown
Louisville, gave the recipients a chance to net-
work with LAP officers and practicing paralegals
from the local area. The LAP, which provides free
membership to paralegal studies students, has
close ties with the university. Many of its members
and officers are graduates of The Institute for
Legal Studies; the LAP president also serves as a
member ofSullivan’s Legal Studies Advisory Board.
Your vote counts!
Library gears up for the
presidential election
Want to know more about the 2008
presidential election? Look no further
than the display case (pictured above)
in the Sullivan Library. Earlier this year,
members of the Sullivan Student Paralegal
Association (SSPA) joined forces
with library staff to create a collage of
materials about the presidential election
process and the views of the top
candidates seeking the highest office
in the land. Most notable contributions
in getting the display organized,
arranged and set up came from Joe
Price, Library Assistant, and Cissina
Graff, SSPA President.
But that’s not all
In conjunction with the election
display, SSPA held a voter registration
drive that resulted in more than 200
new voters for the fall elections.
One grateful student wrote in an
email message, “Yes, I am registered
to vote. Thanks so much for the
passion to get everyone that goes
to Sullivan signed up to vote. . . It is
greatly appreciated from someone
who cares about people voting.”
SSPA plans to hold a mock
presidential election on campus prior
to Election Day, Tuesday November 4.
It will be interesting to see how close
the Sullivan vote comes to the outcome
of the real thing!
Left to right: Pam Byerly’ 98,
former LAP president and
paralegal with Woodward
Hobson & Fulton; student
Robin Justus, Professor Nick
Riggs, Director of Legal Studies
and student Cissina Graff.
An energetic
group of Sullivan
Paralegal students
recently
visited Frankfort,
Kentucky, and
enjoyed a tour of
the state capitol.
The field trip was
sponsored by the
Sullivan Student
Paralegal Association
(SSPA), which
covered the cost of
dining for those on the trip.
During the tour of the capitol,
students learned about the construc-
tion of the building,
considered as one
of the three most
beautiful state
capitols in the United
States. Magnificent
bronze statues of
five prominent
Americans with ties
to Kentucky are in
the capitol rotunda.
Students were
treated to a unique
experience when they
saw and heard live
oral arguments by
attorneys before the
Supreme Court
of Kentucky. They were
exhilarated by the ornate setting and
formal nature of the proceedings. Paralegal
student Lee Ann Saunders, said,
“Because I am not a native of
Kentucky, I had no idea what a
treasure we have in the State Capital.
I was impressed with the air of dignity
and beauty. . . Seeing the Kentucky
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FALL 2008
It’s official! Reapproval
granted by prestigious
American Bar Association
Nicholas Riggs, Director of Legal
Studies, reports that the American
Bar Association (ABA) House of
Delegates has once again granted
reapproval to the paralegal Studies
programs offered at Sullivan.
Riggs, who has directed the Paralegal
Studies degree programs for more
than 20 years, was pleased to receive
the good news. “The lengthy process
for reapproval began in 2006 with
the submission of an extensive written
report continued with the site visit
by ABA representatives in December
2007, and culminated with notice of
reapproval,” Riggs said, adding, “Many
people were involved in the reapproval
process: graduates, students, administrators,
Paralegal Studies faculty, staff,
and even other academic departments.
I would be remiss if I didn’t specifically
mention my faculty (Jennifer Gaither,
Mike Wright, Linda (Ritter) George,
Vicki Nordmann, and Toni Stringer) and
my Legal Studies Advisory Board (Tina
Brooks, Denise Cunningham, Joyce
Koch, Dana Martin, Sandi Preston,
Judge Paula Sherlock, Gladys Smith,
and Judge Toni Stringer). It’s a lot easier
to obtain ABA reapproval with such a
fine supporting cast,” Riggs added.
Sullivan Paralegal students
tour Kentucky’s state capitol
Sullivan faculty member Professor Dr. Randy Nichols, Lee Ann
Saunders, Dianne Wolfe, Director of Legal Studies Nick Riggs,
Linda Carlson, Senlin Ward, Susan Harrison, and Edith Henchey
were some of the group touring in Frankfort, Kentucky.
“Although I’ve been to Frankfort
many times as a child and then later
lobbying for different issues, it was
nice to get another “official” tour of the
capitol building. Looking through adult
eyes gave me a different perspective,
especially knowing the legislative
session had just concluded.
I had never seen the Kentucky
Supreme Court Room and was
impressed with its formality. Although
the cases being argued that day were
not particularly compelling, it was very
interesting to see what we had been
learning being put into practice. . .
I enjoyed our discussion at lunch
after the trip. Everyone discussed their
impressions of the day and the court
proceedings. Overall, I found it helpful
to see a live representation of what we
learned in class.”
SENLIN WARD
Supreme Court in action helped remind
me why it’s necessary for a paralegal to
understand all the components of
the law and made me more
aware of how it all fits.” Edie
Henchey, a post-baccalaureate
certificate Paralegal
Studies student, was likewise
impressed. Henchey commented,
“To tour the Capital
Building in Frankfort
complete with its granite
columns and bronzed
statues was a real eye
opener. I liked the grandeur
of the legislative chambers
and the area with sketches
of famous Kentucky
women. The Supreme
Court experience definitely
put us in touch with
the real world of the legal
profession. You felt like your new career
is truly evolving.”
Get involved
SSPA provides many opportunities
for fellowship, learning more about the
paralegal career, and the development
of leadership skills. Students interested
in joining should contact Nick Riggs.

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SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD
Graduate Employment Success
Katie Becraft
Boyle County HS, KY
Sales Manager
Universal Linens
Louisville, KY
Nick Bennett H
Meade County HS, KY
Manager
One Force Staffing
Louisville, KY
This is only a ParTial lisTing oF recenT graduaTe eMPloyMenT success
Debora Bivens
Loretto HS, KY
Deduction Clerk
Jefferson County Public Schools
Louisville, KY
Billy Bledsoe H
Moore HS, KY
Team Leader
The Stride Rite Corporation
Louisville, KY
Gary Bradshaw H
Thomas Jefferson HS, KY
Operations Manager
Zappos
Louisville, KY
Jennifer Burks
Emerson Tapp HS, KY
Criminal Traffic Clerk
Jefferson County Court
Louisville, KY
Stephen Roy H
East Hardin HS, KY
Auditor
Crowe, Chizek & Co. LLC
Louisville, KY
Amanda Kordes
Rolla HS, MO
Line Cook
Divine Events Catering Company
Atlanta, GA
Kenny Hinkley H
Henry County HS, GA
Customer Service Rep.
General Electric
Louisville, KY
Lisa Burnett H
Shawnee HS, KY
Senior Accountant
Ohio Valley Aluminum
Louisville, KY
Amber Brewer
Larue County HS, KY
Accountant
Clauson, Mouser & Co. CPAs
Elizabethtown, KY
Samantha Crouch
Trimble County HS, KY
Pastry Chef
Mundt’s Candy
Madison, IN
Michelle Edwards H
Central HS, KY
Veteran’s Service Representative
Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Louisville, KY
Kimberlee English H
Western HS, KY
Veteran’s Service Representative
Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Louisville, KY
Jessica Ferris
Jeffersontown HS, KY
High School Admissions Officer
Louisville Technical Institute
Louisville, KY
Adam Morris
Shelby County HS, KY
Data Analyst
SHPS
Louisville, KY
Greta Garbo
Liceo Scientifico, Italy
Bank Teller
Stock Yards Bank & Trust
Louisville, KY
Simone Kraemer H
North Bullitt HS, KY
Customer Services Manager
Round Trip Systems
Burlingame, CA
Katie Schmitt
Jasper HS, IN
Pastry Chef
Meadows Catering
Evansville, IN
Cassandra powell H
Male HS, KY
Chef
Kroger
Louisville, KY
Mary Harris H
GED, KY
Accountant
El Dorado Tire County
Louisville, KY
Christopher House
Holy Cross HS, KY
Rental Manager
Penske Truck Leasing
Baton Rouge, LA
Arnela Hasani
Atherton HS, KY
Customer Service Claims Specialist
Humana
Louisville, KY
Kristal Helton H
Croatan HS, NC
Claims Representative
Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Louisville, KY
Mary Holland H
Austin HS, IN
Paralegal
Zielke Law Office
Louisville, KY
Employers are eager
to hire Sullivan grads!
Matthew Jablow
Pascack Valley HS, NJ
HR Assistant/Office Manager
Keuhne & Nagel
Louisville, KY
Nicole Jackson
Carroll HS, IN
Support Services Manager
Bluegrass Cellular Inc.
Elizabethtown, KY
Kimberly Khadoo
North Hardin HS, KY
HR Assistant
Summit Polymers Inc.
Elizabethtown, KY
Sullivan University’s Graduate Employment Service is Fee-Free for Life

. . . and more Graduate Employment Success
H The star indicates alumni employment updates and/or using the lifetime, fee-free
employment assistance from Sullivan University’s Graduate Employment Services Department
Michael Lunz H
Steel Valley HS, PA
Veteran’s Service Representative
Deptartment of Veteran’s Affairs
Louisville, KY
Marsha Mattingly H
Fairdale HS, KY
Network Administrator
Sunrise Children’s Services
Mt. Washington, KY
Elissa Miller
Madison Consolidated HS, IN
Paralegal
Anthony Castor, Attorney
Madison, IN
Robert Mitchell
San Marcos HS, CA
Design Construction Manager
Capstone Engineering
Louisville, KY
Chris Oglesby
Pleasure Ridge Park HS, KY
Web Developer
Industrial Services of America
Louisville, KY
Afton Ramey
Academy for Individual
Excellence, KY
Internal Auditor
Kindred Healthcare
Louisville, KY
Erika Norring-Linton
Fox HS, MO
Line Cook
Incredible Dave’s
Louisville, KY
Kimberly Schmid H
Butler HS, KY
Senior Executive Administrative
Yum! Brands
Louisville, KY
Jeremy Ryan H
Central HS, GA
Chef
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Biloxi, MS
Dan Miller
North Hardin HS, KY
Senior Annual Maintenance
Equipment & Billing Specialist
Duplicator Sales & Service
Louisville, KY
Theodore Solinger
Walden School, KY
Intermediate Programmer/ Analyst
Aegon
Louisville, KY
Tom Ward
Butler HS, KY
IT Technician
Strothman & County
Louisville, KY
Kimberley Willard
Franklin County, KY
Accounts Payable
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
Norma Bryant H
Butler HS, KY
Paralegal
Conliffe, Sandmann & Sullivan
Louisville, KY
Simone Kraemer H
North Bullitt HS, KY
Customer Services Manager
Round Trip Systems
Burlingame, CA
Angela Wollenmann
Forest Park Jr. HS, IN
Pastry Chef
West Badon Springs Resort
French Lick, IN
William Yearwood H
Crockett County HS, TN
Executive Chef
Brave New Restaurant
Little Rock, AR
Jami Carpenter
Edgewood HS, OH
Manager
Bountiful Bread
Louisville, KY
Cory Baxter H
Bullitt East HS, KY
Executive Chef
Gallotta’s Italian Restaurant
Fort Knox, KY
Dennis Fredenberger
GED
Chef
Kroger
Louisville, KY
Jamie Riley Watson
North Bullitt HS, KY
Production Manager
Jewish Hospital
Shelbyville, KY
Jessica Hembree
Meade Co. HS, KY
Associate Accountant
Mann & Hummel
Louisville, KY
John Westenhofer H
Southern HS, KY
Chef
Kroger
Louisville, KY
Amy Roberts H
Assumption HS, KY
Executive Casino Hostess
Caesars Indiana
Elizabeth, IN
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FALL 2008
Shampa Mukerjee H
St. Anthony’s Convent HS, India
Medical Assistant
Louisville Orthopedic Specialists
Louisville, KY
Elizabeth Naegele
Milford HS, OH
Bookkeeper
Eldorado Tire
Louisville, KY
Tim Scrogham
Bardstown HS, KY
Project Manger
K Force Staffing
Louisville, KY
Allen Hubbard
DuPont Manual, KY
Executive Chef
Martini Highland Bistro
Louisville, KY
Christal Stephenson
Shawnee HS, KY
Manager
TECA, Inc.
Louisville, KY
THIS SpACE IS
RESERVED FOR
YOU AND YOUR
SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY
SUCCESS STORY!

8SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD
Alumni are a
critical part of
the Sullivan University
community. You have a place in linking
the University to the society around
us. You are a powerful resource for
the university.
The mission
The Sullivan Alumni Association
acts as a catalyst to foster lifelong
connections with the global Sullivan
community. We want an alumni relations
program in which alumni engage
with their alma mater and support the
university to the extent of their ability
through time and personal resources.
Get involved
There are many ways that you can
become an active part of your Alumni
Association and contribute to the fine
reputation of Sullivan University:
(1) become a mentor; (2) offer to be
a speaker; (3) volunteer at a local
Alumni Association event; (4) contact
us to tell us what you have been up
to since graduation from Sullivan and
how your education has contributed
to your success; (5) help us find your
classmates so that we can ensure the
accuracy of our database.
Just as the Sullivan legacy continues
to grow, so also does our alumni pride.
We encourage you to maintain a
strong connection with us. Set up your
personal profile and start connecting
now at: www.sullivan.edu/alumni.
Get ready for
Career Expo!
Save the date!
Friday
OCT. 17
Left to right, The Brown Hotel’s Human
Resource Director, Marc Salmon and
Executive Chef Laurent Geroli interact
with students Aleta Cruz and Aaron
Bauman at the Spring Career Expo.
Sullivan University’s Fall Career
Expo is right around the corner on
Friday, October 17. Twice each year,
Sullivan University’s Graduate Employment
Services (GES) 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, The
Greenbrier, Centerplate, Stock Yards
Bank & Trust Company, The Brown
Hotel, General Electric Consumer &
Industrial, Horseshoe Casino & Hotel,
Kentucky Farm Bureau, Sodexo, Rudd
Equipment Company, University Physicians,
Department of Veterans Affairs,
and Louisville Metro Police-Government-Fire
& Rescue are just a few of
the many prestigious companies who
will be on campus and ready to hire
full time and part-time employees.
Get your resumé ready
Need help getting your resumé
up-to-date? Stop by the GES office
and pick up a sample resumé. The
GES staff are ready to help you with all
aspects of your job search including,
cover letters, practice interviews, and
much more.
A letter to our alumni
from Hazel Matthews, Director of Alumni Affairs
Did you know?
• There have been 17,000 plus hits on the web
site. www.sullivan.edu/alumni
• Correspondence has been received from
local alumni, alumni in Las Vegas, Arizona,
Australia, Virginia, St. Louis and many other
countries, cities and states.
• April 2008 saw the first ever reunion for
Sullivan University, celebrating 25 years of
the National Center for Hospitality Studies.
• Student Portal – Graduating students can
register with the Alumni office as part of
their graduation profile.
• Request a Transcript – now on the web site.
• Employers can now POST A JOB on line.
• Changing Jobs? “CAREERS” section is online.
Here’s what’s next
• A new web service offering alumni and
students, email, chat via text, voice or video,
and the ability to share large files.
• Development of a mentoring program
• Alumni partnerships forming
• More alumni events being planned
We welcome your interest and
involvement and invite you to stay in
touch and remember old friends.
Whether you’re ready to get involved
now, or in the future, I hope
you will register with your Alumni site.
It’s the first step in reconnecting with
classmates, graduates, students, and
changing lives. Keep us informed
when you move, change jobs, or reach
new milestones in your life and career.
We’re interested in your thoughts on
how to build upon your alumni association.
Contact me at 502-413-8880
or email hmatthews@sullivan.edu.
Close friendships always develop among
classmates. Left to right, Culinary Arts
graduates Bonnie Ashe, Matt Seamon
and Daniel Iannaggi.
Congratulations
Graduates!
Sullivan University’s Spring 2008
graduation was held at Southeast
Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky.
Graduates, family and guests from
Sullivan’s campuses in Louisville,
Lexington and Fort Knox attended. U.S.
Congressman John Yarmuth was the
commencement speaker. With smiles
and pride, graduates 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.
Sullivan’s graduations are unique.
Rather than one held in May of each
year like most other collegiate institutions,
Sullivan graduates students four
times a year, every January, March,
June and September and holds two
formal commencements in April and
October. Sullivan’s 2008 Fall graduation
will be at Southeast Christian
Church, on Saturday,
October 11 at 9 am. E.D.T.
Steven Michaelidies,
Owner of Words Ink,
will give the
commencement
address. All
are invited.
Amanda Kleber
earned her Bachelor‘s
degree in Human
Resource Leadership
THE IT ACADEMY
Wow! Talk about role reversals!
Sullivan student hires
Sullivan students
Left, Sullivan instructor Don Justice with
his student, Dave Vrona.
Dave Vrona wasn’t looking for a job
when he contacted Dean Blevins, the
IT Academy Admissions Officer. He was
new to the Louisville area, having moved
from sunny Florida. His wife was born
and raised in Louisville, and with three
small children, they wanted to raise
them in a great city.
Already successful
Dave wasn’t your typical student. He
had founded and sold one of Chicago’s
most successful internet service provider
(ISP) in the 90’s, Dave wanted to freshen
his skill set before looking for a position
in Louisville.
A serendipitous lunch
Dean Blevins suggested he have
lunch with the IT Academy Director,
Don Justice. While reviewing Dave’s
resume, Don received a call from Greg
Aaron, the Vice President and General
Manager at Peak10 Louisville, a regional
data center. Greg had just accepted
a position with Microsoft, and wanted
Don’s help in finding his replacement.
“I was in the right place at the right
time,” Dave stated. “I was looking to
upgrade my skills, and Sullivan University
had just started offering the Information
Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
certification courses. For someone like
me, looking for work in a new town, I
needed to be current. Sullivan had the
right program. I found not only the
right program, but a program tightly
integrated with the Louisville technology
community,” adding, “Without that,
I’d have never heard about the position
at Peak10.”
Don recommended Dave contact
Peak10 immediately to apply for the
now vacant post. Several interviews
later, against a tough field of competitors,
Dave landed the job. He now
manages more than twelve Sullivan
University IT Academy graduates as
part of his team, and has recently hired
another. “Sullivan provides IT professionals
ready to hit the ground running.
We always look to Sullivan first to fill our
open positions in this fast growing field.”
Father follows in his
son’s footsteps
Ken McKee gives his son, Tristian a hug.
Thanks to him, Ken enrolled at Sullivan.
Tristian McKee was typical of most
Sullivan University IT Academy students.
Stuck in a dead-end as an auto detailer
for a local dealership after moving
from California five years ago, he knew
that he needed to make a radical
change in his employment situation.
Taking home only $115 a week had put
him in financial straits. Says Tristian,
“I was desperate, I knew I had to do
something to change my situation.”
While driving to work, he heard a radio
spot for the IT Academy and contacted
Dean Blevins. “It’s the best decision
I’ve ever made. In twelve months of
intense studying and counseling from
my instructor, Don Justice, I was able
to secure myself and my finances.”
Tristian landed a Support Associate
position with Peak10, a regional data
center, while still going to school on the
weekends. He has since enrolled in the
Cisco certification program. Tristian has
achieved certifications from Microsoft,
Cisco, CompTIA and others, and has
decided to continue his education by
completing his associate’s degree.
His dad changed his life, too.
Based on his experience, Tristian
convinced his father, Ken McKee to
enroll in the program.“ Tristian had
nothing but great things to say about
the program at Sullivan. He said that
Sullivan was very aggressive at placing
graduates at well-paying positions. He
also recommended Don Justice as an
instructor and suggested I try to get
into Don’s class.” Although Ken is only
half way through the one year program,
he has already completed an eight
week externship at Papa John’s corporate
headquarters in Louisville. Taking
advantage of the Service Desk Analyst
course he just completed, Ken stepped
in and worked the company’s internal
Help Desk.
“My employer at the time wouldn’t
work with me on my school schedule,”
stated Ken. “Completing my education
and knowing I’ll land a great job after
I graduate were more important to me.
I gave them notice, and I’ve never
looked back.”
New partnership formed
The Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) Louisville chapter and Sullivan’s Corporate
Learning Center have formed a new partnership to provide its members and others
in the internal audit community with an opportunity to prepare for the Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA) exam.
Using the learning system designed by the Institute of Internal Auditors, this
course combines the leadership of an experienced instructor with the print and
Web-based materials of The IIA CIA Learning System to expand internal audit
knowledge and skills and help prepare individuals for the Certified Internal
Auditor ® (CIA ® ) exam. The classroom environment allows for interaction with
peers and the instructor, and also provides structure to keep students on track
to meet their goals.
Offered every quarter, classes will run for five consecutive Saturdays. Eight
credits at the post-baccalaureate level will be awarded by Sullivan University
upon successful completion of the course, making it eligible for many corporate
tuition reimbursement programs.
For more information, please contact Sullivan’s Corporate Learning Center
partner Don Justice at 502 456-6504 or djustice@sullivan.edu

NATIONAL CENTER FOR
HOSPITALITY STUDIESNews
In Memorial
Kerry Sommerville
1957-2008
Sullivan University students,
graduates, faculty and staff were
stunned and saddened by the
sudden death on September 8
of Professor Kerry Sommerville,
Chair of Sullivan’s Hotel/Restaurant
Management Department and
dear friend.
He had many accomplishments
during his short but extraordinary
life. A celebrated author of the
Hospitality Employee Management
and Supervision textbook and contributing
author to The Hospitality
Manager’s Guide to Wines, Beers
and Spirits textbooks, Kerry also
wrote online training modules for
the ACF-approved continuing
education organization. He was
also a loyal contributor to The
Herald and his articles graced
many issues.
Well-known and respected
among his peers in the hospitality
industry, Kerry was a member of
the Academic Advisory Committee
for the Educational Institute of the
American Hotel & Lodging Association,
the National Restaurant
Association, the American Hotel &
Lodging Association, the International
Council on Hotel, Restaurant
and Institutional Education, the
Greater Louisville Hotel and Motel
Association, and the International
Association of Skål.
A recipient of American Hotel &
Lodging Association’s prestigious
Lamp of Knowledge award for Outstanding
Educator, Kerry’s greatest
joy was found in the classroom.
Every quarter he would be excited
about the outstanding potential
of our students and comment, “I
wish the quarter could continue
because the students are terrific
and I would enjoy having more
time with them.”
We all wish we had more time
with Kerry as well.
He had a genius for friendship,
with a smile that could light up a
room. When he asked, How are
you?” He meant it. Hospitality is
defined as the act of generously
providing care and kindness to
whoever is in need. Kerry truly
epitomized the profession he
taught. He touched our lives, he
lives in our hearts. We were lucky
to know him; we will never
forget him.
Kerry Sommerville was
instrumental in the developing
the hospitality core classes for
Sullivan’s Bachelor of Science
in Hospitality Management
online degree program. Sullivan
University will be establishing a
scholarship in his name to honor
his vision and leadership.
Sullivan University was host to the
Second Annual International Caterers
Association (ICA) CaterArts Conference,
a continuing education program for
professional catering chefs. More than
125 catering professionals attended the
conference featuring lectures, hands
on kitchen experiences, and farm tours
hosted by Kentucky Proud Farmers.
During the conference Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson declared Monday, July 21, ICA Day in
Louisville, since the ICA was instrumental in the University’s invitation to participate in the
2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The ICA is truly an international organization; attendees
traveled from Nigeria, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Canada and the Bahamas. During the four
day conference Sullivan students had the opportunity to work alongside several of the
chefs. Past President Mara Routh stated that, “The Hospitality industry’s future is solidly in
place knowing that the students at Sullivan University are being so well prepared.”
Preparing recipes for success
“I like Garde Manger -
it’s the first class where
you really apply what
you have learned.”
roBerT Bolin
Left to right, Mike Call, Robert Bolin, Jason Waterman and Jordan Luckett
“I firmly believe that my students will never learn until they
make their own mistakes. My philosophy is straight forward:
make mistakes, correct them, learn what you did wrong, and
how to prevent it . . . then don’t do it again. I provide a relaxed,
open, and fun kitchen environment that is as real life as
possible; including complete, honest, real, and constructive
criticism. . . . I have great respect for those chef’s that have
come before me; I believe that there is something to learn from
every situation, and I try to give back to the culinary industry
through mentoring.”
cheF/insTrucTor roB Beighey, cec, cca
Above, pan-seared halibut with grilled
asparagus and rice was part of the display
created by, left to right, Marion Mitchell,
Justin Waterman and Hans Meindl.
Jacob Hines
and Ralph
Wilson with their
display of Peruvian
cuisine of
crispy pork ribs
with onion slaw,
roasted corn,
caramel custard,
and potato/
seafood timbale.
Culinary Camp returns
During the 2008 Summer quarter,
aspiring culinary students from six states
came to Sullivan University for an adventure
in cooking. Forty-three high school
students spent a week at Sullivan’s
second annual Culinary Camp, honing
their culinary and baking skills. After
spending the days cooking in the labs,
and learning from Sullivan’s reknown
chef/instructors, the campers enjoyed
activities in the evening including a
luau and making personalized gourmet
pizza creations. Their final exam was to
plan and prepare a five course meal for
their families to show
off what they learned.
From crab cakes to
truffles, it was not
your typical summer
camp fare!
Michael Hirsch gave
a thumbs up to his
experience
at Sullivan’s
Culinary Camp.
Above, Chef/Instructor
Rob Beighey, (center)
shares a laugh with
students Jacqueline
Thomas and Collin Oliver.
“My experience at Sullivan
has been better than I could
have ever imagined. Every day
is a new learning experience.”
JusTin WaTerMan
Heather Roehl
intently prepares
shrimp canapes,
part of the last
meal served on
the Titanic.
“I appreciate how each of my
chef/instructors have actually
wanted me to succeed.”
kaTie larr
For their final
practical exams,
Garde Manger
students produce
a seven course
meal and
International
students produce
a four-course
meal, both using
pre-determined
guidelines.
“I’ve always had a passion
for cooking; Sullivan allows
me to express this passion
in a worthwhile way. Chef
Beighey is fantastic and has
expanded my knowledge and
passion for culinary arts. . .”
collin oliver
Above, left to right, Robert Bolin,
Jihan Thomas and Heather Roehl
with their Titanic-themed display.
Right, another
Titanic display
team member,
Derek Kelly
pitches in
to clean up.
Since 1988, Sullivan University’s
National Center for Hospitality
Studies’ Distinguished Visiting Chefs
Series has hosted such luminaries as
Emeril Lagasse, Martin Yan and John
Folse. Chef Lee Conway, also known to
television viewers as the Camouflage
Chef, will join this illustrious group
when he is on campus in November.
As the Camouflage Chef, Lee
Conway, is filmed as he hunts for the
freshest food he can find. Whether bow
hunting elk in Montana or lobstering
in Maine, each episode is a delectable
journey into the heart of American
cuisine, Chef Lee instructs hunters on
the proper way to harvest wild game
in the field and turn it into a meal they
will never forget.
The former Senior Executive Chef
with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts for 28
9
FALL 2008
Chef Tom Hickey named
Grand Commander of
prestigious Golden
Toque Society
Chef Tom Hickey,
CEC, CCE, CFE,
CHE, CCP, Director,
Sullivan University’s
National Center
for Hospitality
Studies,
was recently
elected Grand
Commander at Chef Tom Hickey
the 46th annual meeting of the
Honorable Order of the Golden Toque.
Chef Hickey is also a member
of the International Association of
Culinary Professionals (IACP), the Les
Amis d’Escoffier Society, the American
Culinary Federation, the International
Foodservice Executives Association,
the National Restaurant Association,
the Research Chef’s Association
The Honorable Order of the Golden
Toque was originally founded in France
and brought to the United States
by Chef Pierre Berard. The “Golden
Toque,” which means golden chef’s
hat, is presented to those who have
contributed significantly to the advancement
of the culinary profession, and
its members are recognized for their
culinary accomplishments. It is the
most prestigious recognition a chef
can receive.
Chef/Instructor David Dodd, MBE,
CEC, CCE; Chef/Instructor Derek
Spendlove, CEPC, CCE, AAC and
Dr. A.R. Sullivan, Chancellor of Sullivan
University are also members of the
Golden Toque.
“To follow in the footsteps of the
past Grand Commanders and keep the
original standards of the order in place
will be my goal,” says Hickey. “It is an
honor to be selected as a member of
the Golden Toque and to be elected
as their Grand Commander is a chef’s
lifelong dream.”
Join a winning tradition
All Baking & Pastry and Culinary Arts
students interested in participating at
the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF)
Southeast Region’s Student Culinary
Competition are invited to attend an
Open House on October 17th at noon
in LB3 on Sullivan’s West Campus. Participation
in ACF approved competitions
will also earn you continuing education
hours for ACF certification. Sullivan
University has won nearly 400 gold, silver
and bronze medals in regional, national
and international competitions.
Sullivan’s Distinguished Visiting Chef series
resumes with Chef Lee Conway
years, Chef Conway’s career highlights
include serving four U.S. presidents,
and catering the U.S. Open Golf
tournament, multiple PGA championships,
and 15 consecutive Super Bowls
in addition to corporate galas serving
up to 30,000.
One of just four Metro East chefs
who claim membership in the prestigious
Honorable Order of the Golden
Toque, Chef Conway’s creative efforts
have been showcased in magazines,
books, and widespread media profiles
He and his wife Colleen own
Conway’s Catering which offers
guests the highest quality food
service, and emphasizes using local
grown fresh ingredients.
The next issue of The Herald will
contain highlights of his wonderful
presentation to Sullivan students.

10SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD
Wow! What a fantastic classroom setting!
Sullivan students enjoy learning
in the beautiful Caribbean
Sullivan students (in no particular order) Matt Johnson, Amy Eicher, Michael Ford, Kyle
Ouzts, Monet Cabalitasan, Kit Keegan, Lauren Hotetz, Michael Ford, Lauerate Kakosso,
Terlisky Stanford, Chris Williams, Kelly Carlton, Kayla Hill, Cassie Adkins, Kelly Grosse,
and Aaron Schreiber with chaperones, the late Professor Kerry Sommerville, Hospitality
Management Department Chair; Chef/Instructor Bob Straw and Instructor Anne Sandhu
prepare to transfer to the Kon Tiki boat to begin their snorkeling adventure.
A record number of Sullivan Hotel-
Restaurant Management and Travel,
Tourism & Event Management students
recently participated in an all-inclusive
resort tour in Punta Cana, Dominican
Republic. The students and their three
faculty chaperones were greeted with
spectacular Caribbean weather and topnotch
service at the Ocean Blue Golf
and Beach Resort.
Punta Cana lies on the easternmost
tip of the Dominican Republic and is
home to a coastline of silky-fine, white
sand beaches dotted with coconut
Left to right, Sullivan students Lauren Garcia, Bailey Bundy,
Janice Woosley, Lindsey Wimsatt, Justin Hopkins, Cassie
Adkins and Elizabeth Reynolds strike a pose before
checking out the fantastic beach.
palms. “It’s one of the largest and
fastest growing tourist destinations in
the Caribbean,” said Hospitality Instructor
Anne Sandhu, a faculty chaperone.
“With over 40 resort hotels and more
than 25,000 hotel rooms, Punta Cana
is also one of the largest tourist destinations
in the Caribbean.”
Students gave rave reviews
During their stay, students had the
opportunity to experience all of the
resort’s amenities, which include more
than 375 beautifully-decorated suites,
nine restaurants, ten bars, two infinity
swimming pools, and even a bowling
alley. “This resort has everything,” said
student Linda Johnson. “You never
really have to go outside the gates.”
“The grounds and the landscaping
were spectacular,” added Hotel-
Restaurant Management student,
Maurice Clifton. “I’ve never seen so
many different colors of flowers, and
the palm trees that are everywhere
just blew me away.”
Underwater fun
An all-day Kon Tiki
Snorkel Tour was enough
to coax everyone away
from the resort and to a
large boat which would
take the group out into
the Caribbean toward a
30-mile coral reef off El
Cortecito Beach. Snacks,
beverages and snorkel
gear were provided;
many students enjoyed
the opportunity to try
snorkeling for the first
time. “I’ve never experienced anything
like this,” said student, Kit Keegan.
“The colorful fish and the coral were
just awesome.”
International culinary experience
Even with so many activities to
choose from, food and dining took
center stage, and students were able
to sample a large variety of traditional
Dominican cuisine.
“The cuisine stems from native
Antillean and hearty Creole recipes
Sullivan students honored by reknowned
National Restaurant Association
Sullivan’s Hotel/Restaurant Management students, Amy Eicher and Ronald
(Chris) Boggs, were recently honored by the Educational Foundation of the
National Restaurant Association (NRA) at the Salute to Excellence Student Forum
and Awards Banquet. They joined the ranks of a few select student scholars from
college hospitality programs around the nation.
The NRA hosts this event every year in Chicago.
“I was honored to be picked to represent
Sullivan University at the Salute to Excellence
program (at the National Restaurant Association),”
said Amy Eicher, “At the banquet, you can meet
and network with the select few students picked for
this program nationwide.”
“The Salute to Excellence Banquet was very
exciting. Getting to walk up in front of hundreds
of people, knowing that they are at the program
to honor you gave me a great feeling of pride,”
said Ronald Boggs. “This trip really helped me
appreciate the valuable education that I received
at Sullivan University. I would like to thank all of
the Chef/Instructors for the knowledge that I have
gained while attending Sullivan.”
Students Amy Eicher and Chris
Boggs proudly display the
medals they received at the
Salute to Excellence gala banquet.
(Read more about Chris and his
brother on page 11.)
The gala banquet included a speech from Herman Cain, past NRA President and
former President/CEO of Godfather’s Pizza. Cain also addressed the students
earlier in the day at a luncheon where students and their faculty chaperones had
the opportunity to network with other industry luminaries.
The weekend also featured several meals at local Chicago restaurants including
a lunch in Chinatown (that featured among other items fried chicken feet), dinners
in an authentic Greek restaurant and at National 27, whose name refers to the 27
recognized Latin American countries.
and is prepared similar to the dishes
of Central and South America,” said
Instructor Sandhu, adding “Rice,
Strolling around the lush grounds of the Ocean
Blue Beach Resort were, front row, left to right:
Lauren Hotetz, Cassie Adkins and Samatha
Davis. Back row: Andres Delvalle, Michael
Baker and Kit Keegan.
seafood,meats, and vegetables along
with light spices or coconut add depth
to the traditional Caribbean flavors.”
Herb garden provides
home-grown flavors
Left to right Chad Jones, Amanda Myers,
Prestiga Gudger and Felicia Gross pick
fresh herbs in Sullivan’s on campus garden.
When Sullivan’s Culinary Arts
students want fresh herbs, they only
have to walk as far as the door. For 20
years, the University has maintained an
on-campus herb garden that performs
many functions.
“Obviously the benefits of having
the freshest herbs at a chef’s fingertips
not only enhance the dishes created,
but the feeling of picking something
and walking straight to the cutting
board, with the obligatory pass through
the sink, gives a chef a certain feeling;
one that results in pride and respect for
whatever it is that is being prepared,”
stated Culinary Arts Chair Chef Allen
Akmon, CEC, CHE, adding, “from a
Chef/Instructor’s point of view, the herb
garden is a great tool for the teaching
of product identification, often difficult
when only one or two specimens are
present. However, Sullivan’s garden, has
Thai Basil, Opal Basil and Sweet Basil
with a variety of Thymes, Italian and
standard Parsley, Dill, Cilantro, Oregano,
Savory, Rosemary, Sage, Chives, Garlic
Chives, Lemon Grass, Lemon Verbina,
a wide variety of chiles, and some very
stubborn mint!”
Some of the resort’s restaurants served
Italian cuisine, Mexican cuisine, and
of course, traditional American fare.
Sullivan Hotel-Restaurant Management
and Travel, Tourism, & Event
Management students participate in
two annual tours. The cost of the tours
is included in the students’ tuition and
fees. After this fall’s trip to Boston,
department chairs will be hard at
work planning next year’s exciting
travel destinations.
Sullivan alum gets
an insider’s view
from Sheryl Crow’s
personal chef
Chef Jane Storella has been a
busy lady. In addition to attaining her
Professional Catering degree in 2006,
and working as a Hospitality tutor, she
will earn her Bachelor’s in Hospitality
Management next month. But that’s
not all. Jane recently completed the
Personal Chef class at Sullivan and is
certified by the American Personal
and Private Chef Association (APPCA).
Jane recently had an opportunity
to experience the life of a Personal
Chef when she worked alongside Chef
Chuck White. Chef White travels with
reknown singer Sheryl Crow on tour,
preparing and serving meals to her
and her band. Chef White contacted
Sullivan’s National Center for Hospitality
Studies searching for a chef to
help him with the evening meal.
“I had a wonderful time working
with Chef Chuck,” said Chef Storella.
“He has the right combination of skills
that make him very successful in the
Personal and Private Chef segment
of our industry. We started the day
unloading and setting up his portable
kitchen. Grocery shopping is next.
After retuning, we unpack, store the
groceries and start on the menu. Lots
of logistic have to be worked out
during the day as to where, when,
who, and how Ms. Crow and the band
will be served. After preparing a snack
for rehearsal, the rest of the dinner is
completed. We plate, serve, clean up,
and pack up. It wasn’t all hard work
because we get to enjoy the concert.
I am thankful for the opportunity
Sullivan provided for me to see first
hand the life of a Personal Chef.”
After graduation, Jane plans to
return to New Hampshire and open
her personal
chef business.
Chef Jane
Storella
with Chef
Chuck White

11
FALL 2008
Sullivan degrees + two brothers add up to successful careers
Chris and Jonathan Boggs didn’t
need to wait for graduation before
beginning their new careers. Thanks to
their family’s background in the foodservice
industry, and the education they
received at Sullivan, the brothers have
already implemented their plans for successful
futures. Chris, who just earned his
degrees in Culinary Arts and Hotel/Restaurant
Management, has “always been
interested in the hospitality field” and
“dreamed of owning his own business.”
Jonathan, a Culinary Arts graduate
shared that, “Grandfather Troy Boggs
was a baker in the army . . . when he
was a kid, our dad had worked in several
butcher shops. And I have dreamed of
becoming a chef since I was twelve.”
Both brothers are enthusiastic about
their Sullivan experience. Chris was
“chosen as a Salute to Excellence
student” and attended the National
April Gregory working the Omelet
Station at the USA House
Nate Gibson on the
Great Wall of China
Security was tight!
Cathy Cieslak, Angela Donelson,
Sarah Null, and April Gregory,
at China’s Hard Rock Café
Restaurant Association show in Chicago.
He also received another benefit not
usually touted in advertisements,
adding that “because of all the
hospitality trips I had taken, I got
over my fear of flying!”
Jonathan says that, “I feel
I have leaned all the skills to
make me successful in my
career,” adding, “I’ll never
forget when my mother
and I came to tour Sullivan
in 2004. Chef/Instructor
Danielle Demare said,
“Don’t forget where your roots are from.
Don’t forget what you’ve learned in your
mother’s and grandmothers’ kitchens.”
New year, new business
Chris and Jonathan have taken those
words to heart. The Herald recently
learned of their plans to return home to
Clospint, Kentucky where they will open
Cathy Cieslak
poses with the
Olympic logo
Students at the
Great Wall of China
Rachelle Hyder and Angela Donelson,
with Chinese crew at the USA House
“The Coal Miner’s Cafe,” in January.
Chris said, “The cafe
is in a building built
in 1967 by Kenneth
Brown, the former
owner, and Raymond
Kelly, my
grandfather.
It was built
for a grocery
store and is still
one today. My
parents bought
the store in 1993
to get my father out the coal mines,
where he had worked in for 17 years. We
are going in business with my mother
and adding a cafe to the grocery store.
We have named it, “The Coal Miners
Cafe and Market.” Jonathan added,
“One thing that makes this really cool
and outstanding is that the Kentucky
Chris and Jonathan Boggs
Left to right , Krysten Santos,
Chef/Instructor Becky Woehrle
and Jen Murphy load their daily
supplies in a taxi
Ready for another
day. Left to right,
Chef/Instructors
Kim Jones and
Becky Woehrle with
students Darnell
Ferguson and
Marcus Jefferson
Adventurous Sullivan students
tried Chinese delicacies. Above,
Rachelle Hyder with scorpion and
right, Josh Sperry with Starfish
Kelly Kamin in front of a landscape
exhibit in Tiananmen Square
Brian Abbott, grilling at the
USA House’s Bud Party Deck
Free tickets were a perk,
and there were plenty of
opportunities to attend
Olympic events
Students used American
ingenuity to dry their laundry
Kelly Faust, Jennifer
Grider and Brigitte
Nguyen teamed up
for a fun afternoon
Transportation Cabinet just declared the
highway that the cafe will be located on,
the “Harlan County Coal Miners Highway,
which is Highway 38. The cafe will be
a family restaurant, serving family style
comfort foods, like meatloaf, country
fried steak, fried catfish, etc.”
The Boggs’ also had some advice to
the classmates they are leaving behind.
“Get involved in as much stuff as you
can at Sullivan, even if it is not related
to your career major,” Jonathan said. “It
will open up doors that you could only
imagine,” Chris added, “No matter what
your facing in life always keep hope of
your dreams and if you strive to achieve
them, that will come true.”
Best wishes to Jonathan and Chris
Boggs and “The Coal Miner’s Cafe,”
from The Herald staff and the Sullivan
campus community.
Chef Collen Engle carving meat
at the High Performance Center
Getting ready for a
day of sightseeing
Chef/Instructor Collen Engle and
Josh Sperry paddleboating on the
lake at the Summer Palace
Kelly Kamin, and
Kyle McDaniel, at
the Llama Temple
Angela Donelson
uses chopsticks
to eat her lunch

12SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY HERALD
WINTER CLASSES START
JAN. 5 - JAN. 11 2009
WINTER QUARTER: JANUARY 5 - MARCH 22
SPRING CLASSES START
MARCH 30- APRIL 12, 2009
SPRING QUARTER: MARCH 30 - JUNE 14
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Top students earn
Bachelor’s scholarships
For two very fortunate Sullivan
students, their Bachelor’s degree are
tuition-free. The Board of Directors of
Sullivan University annually awards two
full tuition scholarships; one for a female
and one for a male student who are
graduates of Sullivan’s associate degree
programs and who want to continue
their education towards a Bachelor’s in
Business Administration.
This year’s recipients are Stephanie
Luckett, an Accounting major, and Jon
Lewis who earned his Associate degree
in Business Management.
Stephanie chose
Sullivan “for so many
reasons. I love that
almost every class is
offered during the
day, at night and online.
It makes it easy
to find a schedule to
fit your life. I also like Stephanie Luckett
going to school on quarters. For me,
it’s easier to study hard for 11 weeks
and then have a break, than to draw
the curriculum out for 16 weeks. I also
appreciate that I don’t have to plan an
extra half an hour to park and walk to
class or feel lost in a huge classroom.
Last, but not least, are the instructors
who all bring so much to the classroom
with their experience and enthusiasm.”
When asked about her reaction to
becoming a scholarship recipient,
Stephanie shared, “When I received the
notice that I was chosen, I was so excited
tears came to my eyes, and I rushed to
tell my family and celebrate. I am still so
happy. It’s very much appreciated.”
Although Jon Lewis had
“looked around at other
schools, I feel Sullivan
was a really good fit
for me. The location is
good too. I enrolled in
Business Management
because I feel that it
will help me get ahead
Jon Lewis
in my career. I went
with Finance as a second major to have
something additional to fall back-on. I
was elated to receive the scholarship.”
High school seniors
can win money, too!
The best way to earn scholarships
is to apply, apply, apply! Fall and
early winter is the optimum time
for high school seniors to apply for
scholarships and Sullivan offers many
scholarship opportunities. One of
these opportunities is the Sullivan
University Senior Academic Scholarship,
due Friday, March 6, 2009.
The Senior Academic Scholarship
is evaluated based on entrance assessment
scores, GPA through your
junior year in high school, and an
essay on “How and Why You
Selected Your Career Field.”
For more details and a complete
listing of scholarships opportunities
for high school seniors, visit
our “Leaving High School Behind”
website at teens.sullivan.edu or
contact your admissions officer
at 1-800-844-1354.
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.
Meet the
Hansens!
Dad: Todd,
Mom: Bonnie
with new
Culinary Arts
student:
Ashley (left)
and twin sister
Emily.
“I’m very pleased Ashley choose
Sullivan. She is able to do what
she likes most {cooking}, live on
her own, make new friends and
grow up into a young lady. I’m
also glad that Sullivan classes
run Monday thru Thursday, so
Ashley can come home for a
long weekend whenever she
chooses; that makes me as a
parent very happy!”
BONNIE HANSEN
“I believe that
Sullivan is one of
the nation’s best
in culinary studies
and believe it will
prepare Ashley to
learn and be ready
for the job market.”
TODD HANSEN
99.7%
Graduate
Employment
Success
More students choose Sullivan for
their career-focused education:
Largest Day Division enrollment ever!
On September 22, Sullivan University’s
main campus in Louisville welcomed its fall
freshman class to its growing day division.
Sullivan is unique in that it has two separate
freshman classes. The first class of 295
students invested in their future and enrolled
in the Summer Quarter which started on June
23. The nearly 400 new fall day students were
joined in classes by 100 reentering students
who had interrupted their studies for one
reason or another; these students then joined
the nearly 850 students who were continuing
their Sullivan University education from the
Summer Quarter to total some 1,320 day
division students, one of the largest day
classes on Sullivan’s main campus.
Online classes continue popularity
There are 125 day division students taking
at least one online class in addition to their
on campus classes. They find that combining
online and on-site classes enables them to
complete their degrees more quickly with less
time away from family and work responsibilities.
Altogether, more than 1,100 of Sullivan’s
day and evening students are taking at least
one online class.
Many states represented in the day division
There are currently 19 states represented in
the new starting students in the day division.
Sullivan’s National Center for Hospitality
Studies attracts students from across the
country and several foreign countries due
to its stellar international reputation. Strong
out-of-state representation makes the University’s
student housing a popular option;
this fall, there are more than 300 students in
student housing.
Sullivan meets the needs of working adults
More than 35% more students elected to
begin their studies at Sullivan University in
the evening and weekend programs this fall
than did so last fall. Business Administration
continues to head the list of programs chosen
by evening and weekend students followed
by Human Resource Leadership, Culinary Arts
and certification programs in Microsoft and
Cisco specializations. Many students have attended
college prior to attending Sullivan and
five have already earned master’s degrees; for
68 new students, this is their first experience
with college studies. Just under 15% of the
students are not in full programs of study but
are taking classes to enhance their promotability
on their current jobs.
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Students have fun at Sullivan
Always a fun event and this year was the best ever!
Plenty of food, fellowship and fun. The event had to
be moved indoors due to rain, but we didn’t get the blues.
We had a blast! Limbo contest, lots of games,
great music and best of all great food! Luau
Sullivan’s Annual Summer
Picnic was held at beautiful
Seneca Park this year. There
were lots of hamburgers,
brats, hot dogs and hot
temperatures to backdrop
a day filled with fun and
games. Faculty, staff, alumni
and students alike joined
in the fun, as well as a live
performance from Sullivan’s
newly formed Step Team!
Canoe Trip
Everyone really enjoyed
floating down the Blue
River in Indiana on the
Annual Canoe Trip
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Highlights of Welcome Week
Welcome Week is a fun-filled first week of school held to welcome
new and returning students to the Sullivan campus. Full of great
activities like an Ice Cream Social, Bowling, Movie Night and
much more, these events are a great way to
start each quarter and a great opportunity
to meet new people and friends.
Desean
Flowers
Ryan Mathes,
Katrina Robeson
and Zach Cave
at Bowling
Night
The Big Red Chair
Left to right,
Elizabeth Harms,
Sofia Latifalia,
Ladrecus Shepard,
Portia Scott, and
Sam Coffee,
OCTOBER
11 Fall Graduation
15 Day School Belle of
Louisville Cruise
18 Senior Scholarship Day
19 Breast Cancer Walk
24 Night School Belle of
Louisville Cruise
29 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Blood Drive
30 Costume Contest
After Dark Paranormal
Investigations Presentation
NOVEMBER
10 Operation Christmas
Child Campaign
12 Dress Down for
Kentucky Harvest
24-28 NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
8-9 Cram Night
9-11 Finals Week
15- JANUARY 4
NO SCHOOL
Winter Break
Cram Night
Cram Night gives students
a chance to study, unwind
or relax each night before
finals. Sullivan’s Student
Activities committee
provides all the free pizza,
snacks and coffee students
need to dive into a night of study. Some instructors host
group study sessions; computer labs and the library are
both open extended hours for the event.
Steve
Morgan
Left to right, TJ Stults, Heidi-Lyn
McClure, Heather Tabor, Carolyn
Siovaila and foreground, Jordan Bohl
and Kevin Ridenour enjoyed great
weather for Movie Night