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Page 5Faculty and Staff RecognitionHIGHLIGHTING VALUABLE COMMITMENTMcCall GarnerAssistant to the Dean of the School of MinistryAfter recruiting for Richmont for two years,McCall has the exciting opportunity to joinDr. Leland Eliason in launching the first-everMasters of Ministry program withinRichmont’s School of Ministry. She will beable to use the skills acquired in her formerposition to strengthen and grow the program over time, and she islooking forward to taking on a more interactive role with Ministryfaculty and students to help them accomplish the goals set by thedepartment. McCall holds a particular passion for the Masters ofMinistry program because of her own experience in ministryleadership, and her prayer is that the Lord will use this degree to fullyequip students to cultivate Christ-centered transformation in theirchurches and communities.Shawn DunnIT AssociateAfter completing his degree in Marriage andFamily Therapy in May of this year, Shawnsteps into a full-time position at Richmont asan IT Associate. Shawn is quite familiar withRichmont’s IT needs as he has served in thisdepartment since his time as a student. Shawnhad this to say regarding his work in the IT Department, “As anIT Associate, it has been amazing to realize how much I canutilize my counseling skills. For example, I often use activelistening skills when dealing with various technological crisissituations. I never would have imagined that I would use myskills as an IT professional and counselor together. I amexcited to be able to hear each of your stories as it makes upthe uniqueness of those who are calledto learn and serve atRichmont. I look forwardto serving as an ITassociate at Richmont andwill strive to providepersonal support to theAtlanta and Chattanoogacampuses. Please do nothesitate to ask for helpif you see me.”Autumn StephensonDirector of Alumni and Career ServicesAutumn has served in the Department ofAlumni Relations for the past 3 years, andupon her graduation, she was invited to jointhe full-time staff at Richmont to continue herwork with alumni and develop a CareerServices program. Richmont is excited toannounce the launch of their first Career Services program this fall.This program is specifically designed to assist upcoming graduatesand alumni in the career search process. Focus areas for the first yearwill include assistance with resume writing, developing interviewskills, career networking, and a mentor program for the upcominggraduating class. Autumn’s ultimate goal is to establish connectionswithin the community that will assist upcoming graduates step rightinto their first position upon graduation. As alumni and friends ofRichmont, we hope that you will join her in the development of thisnew and exciting program!Mary Plicsco, Ph.D.Institutional Effectiveness DirectorAs Institutional Effectiveness Director, I amexcited to represent the university’s commitmentto continuous quality improvement. I amlooking forward to working with alldepartments in celebrating achievements,setting goals for improvements of programsand services, and gathering feedback from all of our university’sstakeholders. I am dedicated to ensuring that the institution as awhole is carrying out the mission of the university.
Page 6Alumni SpotlightRICHMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITYPRESENTS THE ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARDRichmont is proud to announce the formation of an Alumni Advisory Council. This council hasbeen established to keep alumni engaged in the life of the institution by generating new ideas andprograms for our alums to best stay connected. Initial goals include:• Promoting Richmont’s vision and mission • Increasing alumni contributions to Richmont• Re-establishing connections among alumni • Networking and mutual supportWe are excited about this new endeavor and are confident that it will assist in contributing to themission of Alumni Relations:The Richmont Graduate University Alumni Relations proudly fosters a network ofprofessional and spiritual support for our alumni base by creating opportunities forenhanced connection and clinical training.Please join me in welcoming the following council members:David Aycock ‘79 (Council Chair) Ushirika Johnson ‘11Autumn Stephenson ‘12 (Staff Representative) Judy Keappler ‘09Lee Ballenger ‘87 Linda Merrion ‘89Vilda Brannen ‘03 Lavinia Myers ‘07Ron Braund ‘78 Christie Pettit ‘05Lisa Byrd ‘03 Martin Seitz ‘81Mark Carpenter ‘03 Randy Smith ‘10Elizabeth Dial ‘07 Joyce Webb ‘78Gigi Hammond ‘05 Arthurine Wright ‘05Thank you for your participation in this Council and your commitment to this university!RICHMONT ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONThe Richmont Alumni Association helps graduates stay connected to the Richmont family. Its aimis to help each alumnus foster a network of both professional and spiritual support; one way we dothis is to offer alumni affordable ways to obtain continuing education hours throughout the year. Toestablish or renew your membership to the Richmont Alumni Association or to read aboutmembership benefits, please visit our website at: www.richmont.edu. You can now renew yourmembership online! If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Alumni and CareerServices, Autumn Stephenson at astephenson@richmont.edu.Alumni Update e-NewsletterThe Office of Alumni Relations sends out a monthly Alumni Update e-newsletter to all Richmontalumni with up-to-date email addresses. The Alumni Update features CE opportunities, an AlumniSpotlight, and other important Richmont information. If you would like to receive this and you donot think we have your current email address, please contact Autumn Stephenson atastephenson@richmont.edu.CE Clock Hours in Your Pajamas: GenesisCE.orgDr. Mike Atwater, 1979 Richmont Alumnus, is the director of GenesisCE.org Continuing Education Group, a servicethat provides Christian-based, online CE clock hours at discounted rates. Choose from 60 courses to obtain your CEclock hours from the comfort of your own home without the high fees and travel costs. It is as easy as reading a bookand taking an online test, and as alumni, it is likely that you already have some of the required books. Visit the website,www.GenesisCE.org, for details and board approvals.New RichmontAlumni AssociationMembersThe following individuals established a newmembership to the Richmont Alumni Associationbetween February 2012 – July 2012.Bethany Bagwell `12Karyl Baker `12Beulah Bennett `12Robin Bradley `10Jody Buttram `12Kindal Cameron `12John Caroland `12Alecia Chambers `12Kenneth Coley `12Christopher Cochran `98Shawn Dunn `12Rebecca Finn `12Jill Freeman `12Karen Downing `12Bevin Gracy `12Hillary Greene `12Nick Hersey `12Megan Hobby `12Michelle Hullender `12Barbara Jarratt `12Carrie Lusk `12Brittny Lyle `10Mimi McDonald `07Alison Mead `07Ben Merrill `12Kevin Mischler `12Amanda Newman `12Aimee Pierce `06Mary Beth Pierce `12Gale Roberts `03Jacqueline Robinson `10Nancy Rodriquez `12David Saunders `12Lori Seyfried `12Cary Sibley `12Karen Simmons `12Rachel E. Smith `12Rachel H. Smith `12Melissa Troskie `08John Van Eaton `12Abby Wallace `12Meredith Williams `07Rebecca Wofford `08*Use the code, RGUPSI, to receive a 25% discount and a matching 25% contribution will be made in your nameto Richmont.*
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