SBU Professor aids in Annual AP Exams

SBU Professor aids in Annual AP Exams

Southwest Baptist University News Release

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BOLIVAR, Mo. Southwest Baptist University’s Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Shelley Kilpatrick recently participated in the annual Reading and scoring of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examinations in Statistics in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Each year, the AP Program, which is sponsored by the College Board, gives more than 1.5 million capable high school students an opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses and examinations. Based on their exam performance, successful students can receive credit and/or advanced placement when they enter college.

More than 2.9 million examinations from more than 30 AP Courses were evaluated by over 10,000 AP Readers from universities and high schools. Representing many of the finest academic institutions in the world, these educators come from the United States, Canada and abroad. The AP Reading is a unique forum in which academic dialogue between high school and college educators is fostered and strongly encouraged.

“The Reading draws upon the talents of some of the finest teachers and professors that the world has to offer,” said Trevor Packer, vice president of the Advanced Placement Program at the College Board. “It fosters professionalism, allows for the exchange of ideas, and strengthens the commitment to students and to teaching. We are very grateful for the contributions of talented educators like Dr. Shelley Kilpatrick.”

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Southwest Baptist University is a leader among private universities in truly integrating Christ-centered academic pursuits with comprehensive professional programs at an affordable price. Since 1878, the faculty and staff have created a caring, academic community to prepare students to be servant leaders in a global society. The University has been named one of America’s Best Christian Colleges® for 13 consecutive years, one of America’s 100 Best College Buys® for 14 consecutive years, and it has been named among institutions with America’s Best College Scholarships ® for the past three years by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. For more information, visit www.SBUniv.edu.

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Attorney Rebecca Randles to Speak at SBU Commencement

Southwest Baptist University News Release

Contact: Sharina Smith, Office of Marketing & Communications

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BOLIVAR, Mo. – The Southwest Baptist University summer commencement is scheduled for Friday, July 30, at 7:00 p.m. in Pike Auditorium in the Mabee Chapel on the main campus in Bolivar.  Approximately 150 graduate students will cross the stage and receive their diplomas.

The commencement address will be given by guest speaker Rebecca Randles.  Rebecca Randles is an attorney with the firm of Randles, Mata & Brown in Kansas City, Missouri. She has been in practice since 1988 and handles cases involving childhood sexual abuse, clergy abuse, psychotherapist and psychiatric misconduct, educator misconduct, and cases involving psychological or psychiatric issues including sexual harassment and discrimination cases. She has written and lectured extensively on these topics including publication in The Journal of the American Medical Association, Professional Negligence Law Reporter, William & Mary Law Review, Oklahoma Law Review and others.

Randles was named lawyer of the year in 2004. Her most recent cases include $10M settlement with the Dioceses of Kansas City-St. Joseph and a $7.3M judgment against a local woman for cyberstalking.

Randles graduated from Southwest Baptist University summa cum laude in 1985 and from Baylor Law School in 1988. She is active in her community volunteering for social service organizations and is a member of the community advisory board for the UMKC master’s in social work program. Randles also serves as a trustee for Southwest Baptist University.

Randles enjoys horseback riding, reading, traveling, public speaking and spending time with her son, Alex, who is eleven.  They attend Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, Mo.

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Southwest Baptist University is a leader among private universities in truly integrating Christ-centered academic pursuits with comprehensive professional programs at an affordable price. Since 1878, the faculty and staff have created a caring, academic community to prepare students to be servant leaders in a global society. The University has been named one of America’s Best Christian Colleges® for 13 consecutive years, one of America’s 100 Best College Buys® for 14 consecutive years, and it has been named among institutions with America’s Best College Scholarships ® for the past three years by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. For more information, visit www.SBUniv.edu.

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123 SBU student-athletes earn MIAA academic awards

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One hundred twenty-three Southwest Baptist University student-athletes earned academic recognition from the MIAA when the 2009-10 awards were announced recently. Eight of those achieved perfect 4.0 GPAs and a spot on the Academic Excellence list. Eight individuals also received MIAA Scholar Athlete recognition, having a 3.5 cumulative GPA and being named All-MIAA in their sport. All 123 student-athletes were named to the Academic Honor Roll.

Academic Excellence (4.0 cumulative GPA)

Ivan Cropotov, MBB, Fr., Computer Science & Mathematics, Chisinau, Moldova

Michael Pierce, MCC, Sr-G, Sports Management, Gladstone, Mo.

Aaron Williams, MCC/TF, Fr., Middle School Education, Lake Ozark, Mo.

Nate Stukenborg, TF, Sr., Computer Science, Fulton, Mo.

Devon McNeal, SB, Fr., Sports Management, Boonville, Mo.

Mandy Brady, VB/WTF, Fr., Mathematics, Owasso, Okla.

Annie Wolfe, WTF, Fr., Biology, Potomac, Md.

Joanna Granzow, VB, Jr., Marketing, Springfield, Mo.

Scholar-Athlete (3.5 or greater cumulative GPA plus All-MIAA honors in their respective sport)

Justin Barnhart, BsB, Sr., Biology/Pre-Dental, St. Charles, Mo.

Michael Pierce, MCC, Sr-G, Sports Management, Gladstone, Mo.

Jolee Cook, WT, Sr., Athletic Training/Pre-Physical Therapy, Rowlett, Texas

Jenny Blair, WT,F Sr., Commercial Art, Kansas City, Mo.

Corie Chuning, WTF, Fr., Physical Education, Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Tyrahnique Thomas, WTF, Jr., Criminal Justice, Freeport, Bahamas

Alex Smith, VB, Fr., Undeclared, Nixa, Mo.

Kelsey Stewart, VB, Sr., Athletic Training/Pre-Physical Therapy, Mount Vernon, Mo.

Academic Honor Roll (3.0 cumulative GPA and two semesters of attendance)

BASEBALL: Justin Barnhart, Jared Berman, Dominic Bouvier, Josh Brock, Brendon Cox, Justin Crumpley, Phillip Davolt, Lendon Ehlman, AJ Exner, Stuart Gipson, Ryan Huslig, Austin Lamb, Mike Nicks, Niko Saladis, Greg Seay, Zach Simonds, Ethan Stenger, Will Swofford, Kyle Tormanen, Seth Tucker, Kyle Wise

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Tomas Brock, Keith Brown, Ivan Cropotov, Ryan Dougherty, Luke Harris, Jarvis Huntley

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY AND/OR TRACK & FIELD: Cameron Ayers, Justin Baker, Michael Franke, Mitch Furtkamp, Derek Garth, Jeremy Glassmaker, David Hackney, Lance Knight, Jesse Kueker, Shane Logan, Michael McCampbell, Max McClure, Michael Pierce, Josh Rollins, Jeff Weseloh, Aaron Williams, JT Goins, Frank Grant Jr., Craig Knutter, Michael Morris, Nate Stukenborg, Scott Zingerman

GOLF: Josh Bronn, Chad McCoy, Justin Sellin, Brian Steele

MEN’S TENNIS: Brandon Finerty

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Ashleigh Gallio, Mia Gilreath, Courtney Heady, Carissa Morrill

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY AND/OR TRACK & FIELD: Rebecca Brigance, Kristen Colon, Emily Downing, Karissa Fisher, Holly Hackney, Amber Hoard, Melanie McVay, Camrie Nixon, Crissie Owensby, Christine Pierce, Monica Smith, Erica Whitfield, Whitney Baker, Jenny Blair, Mandy Brady, Corie Chuning, Katie Dusenberg, Micah Elfrink, Ashleigh Fees, Kassidy Porter, Tyrahnique Thomas, Annie Wolfe

SOCCER: Blaire Baker, Callie Beard, Debbie Easter, Emily Hamilton, Nycole Henderson, Tamaria Hollis, Nicole Kasper, Heidi Lewis, Brittani Ready, Shannon Roher, Vanessa Roher, Jen Tenholder, Caitlin Tull, Taylor Vick, Ashley Wilson

SOFTBALL: Karly Bitters, Stacie Davis, Chelsi Fischer, Jamie Garber, Jordan Halbrook, Ashton Horn, Ashley Jones, Bethany LeGrand, Devon McNeal, Allie Meirath, McKenzie Mortimer, Megan Myers, Stephanie Sechler

WOMEN’S TENNIS: Jolee Cook, Crystal Guiot, Jenna Hendrickson, Misti Janisch, Faiga Schmidt, Sarah Sentlinger

VOLLEYBALL: Joanna Granzow, Marcy Greenwade, Kylie Heim, Katie Hyneman, Ashley Jurgensmeyer, Iceley Perry, Danielle Reed, Alex Smith, Kelsey Stewart

Note: Because SBU competes as an independent in football, those student-athletes are not eligible for MIAA academic or postseason athletic awards.

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SBU student excels in PBL National Leadership Conference

SBU student excels in Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference

Southwest Baptist University News Release

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BOLIVAR, Mo. – Rachel Tag, a senior math and economics/finance double major from Pilot Grove, Mo., represented Southwest Baptist University on-stage at Phi Beta Lambda's national leadership conference in Nashville, Tenn. on Monday, July 12.  Rachel placed first in the nation on the Financial Analysis and Decision Making competitive examination and second in the nation in the Business Law examination.  She was awarded $1,000 for her first place finish and an additional $100 for her second place finish.  Rachel was eligible to attend the conference after placing first in the state of Missouri in both event categories. 

Phi Beta Lambda is a postsecondary student organization for students interested in pursuing a business or business-related career.  PBL members develop leadership skills, initiate business ventures, organize community service projects, and attend state and national leadership conferences.  Students have the opportunity to win recognition in various business competitive events at the state and national levels.  Through participation in these activities, students are better prepared for careers, graduate school, and life.  The theme of this year's national leadership conference was "Simply the Best."

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Southwest Baptist University is a leader among private universities in truly integrating Christ-centered academic pursuits with comprehensive professional programs at an affordable price. Since 1878, the faculty and staff have created a caring, academic community to prepare students to be servant leaders in a global society. The University has been named one of America’s Best Christian Colleges® for 13 consecutive years, one of America’s 100 Best College Buys® for 14 consecutive years, and it has been named among institutions with America’s Best College Scholarships ® for the past three years by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. For more information, visit www.SBUniv.edu.

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SBU Presents Honorary Doctorate to Marie Williams

Southwest Baptist University News Release

Contact: Sharina Smith, Office of Marketing & Communications

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BOLIVAR, Mo. – Southwest Baptist University alumna Marie Williams was presented with an honorary doctorate of business at The Hughes Senior Center in Lebanon on June 23.

Biography of Marie Williams

Mrs. Marie Williams was born in Richmond, Ind., on June 30, 1915.  Following her high school graduation, she began her first business.   In 1942, Marie built a motel, the first of many, in Tulsa, Okla.  She relocated to Kansas City, Mo., where she built the Rainbow Motel and El Rancho Motel and was owner of the Riverside Motel and Restaurant in Brunswick, Mo. 

Mrs. Williams first moved to Lebanon in 1957 where she met and married her late husband, Bill, in 1958.  They left Lebanon shortly after their marriage and in 1964 returned to the area permanently and built and operated the Vista Motel and Holiday Motel on historic highway 66 near Lebanon, Mo.  She and her husband served on the Missouri Tourism Commission from 1976 through 1981. 

In 1978, Mrs. Williams was honored with the National Woman of the Year Award given for exceptional achievement in the motel industry.  Mrs. Williams was very resourceful during tough economic times working at a variety of jobs.  She sold advertising and magazines in Newton, Iowa, and became a real-estate broker and licensed insurance agent. 

Mrs. Williams is a member of First Baptist Church in Lebanon.  Throughout her life she has been involved with Bible study and other church related activities.   Currently, she writes a weekly article for The Lebanon Daily Record, sharing her vast knowledge of community history.  Her husband, Bill, passed away in 1995.  Her step-son, Bill, is self-employed and resides in Lebanon with his wife, Janet, who teaches special education classes at Greene Valley State School in Springfield.  

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PHOTO: Front row left to right: SBU President C. Pat Taylor, Marie Williams, SBU Professor and Dean of the Courts Redford College of Theology & Ministry Dr. Rodney Reeves. Back row left to right: Granville Watson, Billy J. Williams, and Gary Longenecker.

Southwest Baptist University is a leader among private universities in truly integrating Christ-centered academic pursuits with comprehensive professional programs at an affordable price. Since 1878, the faculty and staff have created a caring, academic community to prepare students to be servant leaders in a global society. The University has been named one of America’s Best Christian Colleges® for 13 consecutive years, one of America’s 100 Best College Buys® for 14 consecutive years, and it has been named among institutions with America’s Best College Scholarships ® for the past three years by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. For more information, visit www.SBUniv.edu.

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