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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. SULLIVAN SULLIAN UNIVERSITY LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY HERALD VOLUME 2008 • FALL VOL. 2003 WINTER published by Sullivan University MAIN CAMpUS 3101 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky 40205 502-456-6505 800-844-1354 sullivan.edu
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 3 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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