Oakwood University Magazine Spring/Summer 2009

Dr. Baker presents a plaque to the Holland Family
tion and approached the Holland family, who graciously
accepted the challenge to donate $1 million toward the
construction of a new men’s residence hall.
Young men moving into the new residence hall will
find Holland a comfortable place, well suited for study,
rest, and meaningful social interaction. Holland will be
Dr. R. Timothy McDonald
Dr. R. Timothy McDonald accepted
the position of vice president for
Advancement and Development at
Oakwood University in June 2008. A
graduate of Oakwood University, Dr.
McDonald has extensive experience
in this area, having served previously
in this office and as vice president for
Information Technology at OU. He
served four years as vice chancellor
(president) of the University of Eastern Africa Baraton, and
most recently as director of the OU LEAP Adult Education
Program.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. McDonald
has an Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Administration
from the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. He is
married to Beverly McDonald, a retired educator, and they
have four grown children. Dr. McDonald is a professional
educator who has served in many positions at all levels
of education, from elementary school teaching to university
administration. In addition, he is active as a consultant,
grant writer, and speaker in the areas of communications,
technology, leadership, education, conflict resolution, and
development.
Bed, Bath & Beyond decorated model bedroom on
display
an important part of the future success of Oakwood University
as the campus enters the twenty-first century. b
Patricia Stewart-Daniel
Mrs. Daniel was born in San Jose,
Costa Rica, and moved to New
York City as a child. She began her
journey in Christian education at
the Hanson Place SDA Elementary
School in Brooklyn. After high
school and a brief stint at the Fashion
Institute of Technology in New
York City, she came to Oakwood in 1974 and graduated in
1978. In 1979, Mrs. Daniel accepted a call to join the Lake
Region family to teach at Shiloh Academy for five years before
moving on to Andrews University, where she worked for
almost 24 years. Her previous position was associate dean
for Student Life/Dean for Community Student Life at Andrews
University.
In that position she had a number of responsibilities including:
planning university events, such as convocations,
university forums, and awards assemblies; development of
the student handbook; staff development for the division;
and accountability for the co-curriculum program. Mrs. Daniel
also led a task force that overhauled the chapel/assembly
program and made it more vibrant and flexible in programming
and delivery. In 2008, Patricia Daniel accepted the position
of vice president for Student Services at OU.
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