Wednesday, May 29, 2013

SBU releases Spring 2013 graduate/honor roll lists


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SBU releases Spring 2013 graduate/honor roll lists

BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University has released the Spring 2013 graduate and honor roll lists.

Follow the link below to see the Spring 2013 graduation list, where the listings are searchable by state and county:


Undergraduate students graduate with honors according to the following GPAs: Summa cum laude, 3.850-4.00; magna cum laude, 3.700-3.849; and cum laude, 3.500-3.699. In order to graduate with honors, students must have earned a minimum of 45 semester hours of credit at SBU prior to the semester of graduation.

Honor Roll
To be listed on the semester's honor roll, students must carry at least 12 hours of college work at Southwest Baptist University and earn at least a B (3.00 GPA), with no grade below C: Trustees’ List, 3.85-4.00; Deans’ List, 3.50-3.69; President's List, 3.70-3.84; and Honor's List, 3.00-3.40.

Follow this link to view the Spring 2013 honor roll list, where the listings are searchable by state and county:


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DeWeese receives service award


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DeWeese receives service award

BOLIVAR, Mo. — Eldonna DeWeese, editor of the Southern Baptist Periodical Index and assistant professor emeritus at the University Libraries of Southwest Baptist University, received the Betty Hurtt Meritorious Service Award presented by the Association of Librarians and Archivist at Baptist Institutions.

SBPI is an index of Southern Baptist periodicals that was initially published by the Historical Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. University Libraries began publishing the Index in 1986. DeWeese has been the editor since the University Libraries took control of publishing. In addition, she served in various capacities in the University Libraries for 25 years, including acting dean, retiring in 2003.

“Throughout her career she continually exhibited a warm and cheerful attitude when working on projects with university faculty and students and with other librarians and archivists,” the award resolution stated. “The Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions acknowledges the significance of her admirable and exceptional contributions to the Baptist library and archive profession.”

DeWeese has served as an active ALABI member, including serving as the organization’s president from 2004-05, and as ALABI secretary, program committee chair and as a member of many other committees.


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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

SBU’s Enactus team in the nation’s top eight

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SBU’s Enactus team in the nation’s top eight

BOLIVAR, Mo.Southwest Baptist University’s Enactus team finished in the top eight — winning first runner-up in the semi-final round — at the Enactus (formerly SIFE) National Competition May 21-23 in Kansas City.

“We knew we had done a lot of good work, but we needed to be able to show the impact we had,” said Dr. Troy Bethards, associate professor of business administration and academic adviser to the SBU Enactus team. “We needed measurable outcomes, and this year’s team went after that.”

Four speakers represented the SBU Enactus team: Seniors Aaron Meusborn and Trevor Parrish, junior Meg Goodman and freshman Tori Jones. Meusborn, Parrish and Goodman also served on the SBU Enactus officer team.

These four students memorized a 17-minute speech covering three of the SBU Enactus team’s projects. Two of these projects were local businesses in the community of Bolivar, The Bean 3:16 and TMB Recycling. The last project was an international project in Zambia the team began this year.

The team has been nationally ranked at least in the top 60 for five years in a row. The regional win in Chicago in April marked the 29th time in 30 years that the team has won the regional competition.

“They did an incredible job,” Bethards said. “To go as far as we did was just amazing.”

Bethards said he expects more success by future teams.   

“This year’s leadership team did a great job of looking long-term,” he said. “If our pending projects come together like we think they will, we are poised to be a serious competitor over the next couple of years.



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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Dr. David Bailey to serve as national president of Pi Kappa Delta


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Dr. David Bailey to serve as national president of Pi Kappa Delta

BOLIVAR, Mo. — At the 2013 Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament, Southwest Baptist University’s Speaking Bearcats made a strong showing by capturing Superior (top 10 percent) rankings in all major sweepstakes categories (individual events, debate, combined) and finished with the third-highest ranking.

In addition to this accomplishment, Dr. David Bailey, SBU’s Director of Forensics and Chair of the Bob R. Derryberry School of Communication Arts, was elected to serve as the 47th national president of Pi Kappa Delta.

“I was deeply honored to have been elected to serve,” Dr. Bailey said. “To me, Pi Kappa Delta encapsulates the highest objectives of forensics excellence better than any other national forensics organization. In PKD, we don’t just care about running an outstanding comprehensive national tournament, we are deeply interested in maximizing the educational and career networking benefits of intercollegiate forensics. This is a trajectory that needs to continue and that is why I am excited to have a major role in the leadership of the organization in the coming years.”

Presidents and National Council members of Pi Kappa Delta are voted in by the membership at the National Tournament and Convention that is held in the spring of odd-numbered years. Dr. Bailey will serve as president-elect for the next two years (2013-2015) and president from 2015-2017.


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Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences at SBU graduates 101


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Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences at SBU graduates 101

BOLIVAR, Mo.More than 100 students graduated from the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Southwest Baptist University during spring commencement Thursday, May 16, at Second Baptist Church in Springfield.

Degrees included 67 Associate of Science in Nursing, 18 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, four Master of Science in Nursing and 12 in health sciences.

BSN honors

Five BSN graduates who maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and were in the top 35-percent of the graduating class were inducted into the SBU Honor Society of Nursing: Elizabeth Graham of Ozark; Haleigh Sligar of Springfield; Amy Spinella of Ozark; Heather Stewart of Marshfield; and Trey Stokes of Nashville, Tenn.

BSN students graduating with honors are:
• Summa Cum Laude (3.85 or greater GPA) — Tina Fulbright of Mt. Vernon and Heather Stewart of Marshfield.

• Cum Laude (3.5-3.7 GPA) — Shawna Buckley of Willard, Mandolyn Roberts-McGinnis of Springfield and Haleigh Sligar of Springfield.

Other BSN honors include:

The Judy Mitchell Christian Walk Award — Heather Stewart received the award that was established by the Capstone class of Spring 2000 as a tribute to Judy Mitchell, BSN assistant professor who retired at the end of the 1999-2000 school year. The honored student exemplifies the Christian walk in both their personal and professional life.

The Eldridge Award — Tina Fulbright, Elizabeth Graham and Amy Spinella received the D’Wayne and Ventia Eldridge Highest BSN Academic Achievement award given by Dr. Carole and Dr. Daryl Eldridge in honor of his parents. The student honored with this award has the highest institutional GPA in his or her graduating class.

BSN Clinical Excellence Award — Elizabeth Graham received this award that is given to a student who has demonstrated persistence, dedication and excellence in BSN clinical experiences. The student who receives this award has consistently performed excellently in his or her studies but has also shown a positive and loving spirit toward others.

BSN Leadership Award — Tina Fulbright received this award given to a student who has demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities throughout their time in the BSN program. The student who receives this award has been a leader in clinical settings and in the online classroom. Strengthening and demonstrating one’s leadership skills is a value achievement of a BSN graduate.

ASN honors

ASN honors awarded during graduation include:

Highest academic recognition — Kara Landon of Lebanon and Jacob Cherry of Ozark were recognized for scholastic excellence with the highest grade-point average of 3.5 or above in each of the fourth semester nursing courses.

Recognition for Clinical Excellence — Morgan Gilley of Springfield and LaShonda Wilder of Nixa received this award given to the student who best meets the clinical course objectives in an exemplary manner in each of the fourth semester nursing courses.

Florence Nightingale Award — Cody Mills of Springfield received this monetary award that is based on leadership, being a professional role model and self-directed learning and is voted on by the entire ASN faculty.

Mary McFarland/Cathy Hatfield Memorial Scholarship — Phillip Harris of Branson received this monetary award given as a scholarship to SBU based on GPA, commitment to furthering education, leadership ability and moral character.

J.F. Johnson ASN Academic Scholarship — Mary Fritchman of Springfield received this full-tuition scholarship for the ASN program from the J.F. Johnson Educational Assistance funds.

ASN graduates with a 3.5 or higher GPA are Kimberly Bailey, Breanna Buckhout, Jacob Cherry, Amanda Erbeck, Mary Fritchman, Sandra Hatchell, Kristen Inman, Deborah Kruse, Kara Landon, Anna Moore, Sara Scott, Cody Sells, Sara Sissel, Steven Skaggs, LaShonda Wilder and Meleah Witten.

Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences at SBU is a unique venture between two faith-based institutions — SBU and Mercy Health System — and offers programs in nursing and health sciences that reflect its strong Judeo-Christian heritage. With a campus in Springfield, Mo., the college offers a wide variety of entry-level nursing and allied health programs designed for individuals who wish to continue their career in health care, as well as advanced degree programs for registered nurses. For more information, call (417) 820-2069 or send email to nursing@sbuniv.edu.


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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Pi Kappa Delta presents student awards

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Pi Kappa Delta presents student awards

BOLIVAR, Mo.Five members of Southwest Baptist University’s Heartland Sigma Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, the nation’s oldest collegiate forensic organization, received scholarships and awards during the chapter’s annual banquet May 4.

Students receiving awards are:

Kaila Todd, a sophomore communication major and the daughter of Patricia Todd of Buffalo, received the D.J. Nabors Service Award. It is presented annually to a member of the squad who is judged by fellow team members to represent a Christian example in work and competition. Todd encourages others and contributes to SBU team cohesiveness and spirit. Todd also is secretary of the Heartland Sigma chapter of PKD.

Meg Burns, a sophomore communication major from Buffalo and the daughter of Kathleen Hilmer of Buffalo and Stephen Burns of Springfield, received two awards. The Stephen E. Kilmus Scholarship is provided by the family and friends of Stephen and Marilyn Kulmus in memory of Stephen. A charter member of the Missouri Sigma Chapter of PKD, Stephen was a strong supporter of speech competition as an educational activity for developing scholars-speakers. The award is given annually to a student who deserves encouragement in forensics.

Burns also received the the Bob & Joyce Derryberry Tradition of Excellence Scholarship that is provided by Bob & Joyce Derryberry and Friends of the Forensics Program. The recipient must be an active team member who has competed for at least one year. The recipient shall demonstrate a Christ-like attitude, prove dedication to the forensics team, show a willingness to learn and consistently sacrifice for others. Burns also is vice president of the Heartland Sigma chapter of PKD.

Hannah Larino, a junior management major and the daughter of Paul and Cathy Larino of Nixa, received the Claud J. & Ruth K. Mustain Scholarship that is provided by Paul A. and Carolyn Mustain Mott and family and friends. The award recognizes an outstanding forensics team member who demonstrates cooperation, a competitive spirit and the SBU Mission Statement. The Mustain scholarship represents qualities that are essential in the ideal competitor. Larino also is historian of the Heartland Sigma chapter of PKD.

Maggie Thomas, a sophomore elementary education and middle school language arts major, is the daughter of Matt and Jill Thomas of Warrensburg. She received the Dunnegan Memorial Speech Scholarship that was established by the Dunnegan family in recognition of the centennial year of the Polk County Bank. The Dunnegan family's deep interest and involvement in the arts has served as the stimulus for providing this scholarship.

Nikolas Fischer, a junior religion and philosophy major and the son of Terry and Priscilla Fischer of Maryland Heights, received the Alex Winston Moore Forensics Scholarship that is provided by Dr. and Mrs. Bill Little in memory of their grandson. Recipients are active forensics competitors who are committed Christians and support the SBU mission statement. Fischer also is president of the Heartland Sigma chapter of PKD.

The SBU forensics teams ended its season by winning third-place Overall Sweepstakes at the PKD Nationals. The remainder of the season included two first-place Debate Sweepstakes victories, three first-place Overall Sweepstakes victories and two second-place Overall Sweepstakes finishes. The team won overall sweepstakes at the Missouri Association of Forensics Activities state tournament.

Kendall R. Phillips, a 1990 SBU graduate, was the guest speaker for the annual banquet. He is Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Syracuse University. He currently serves as President-Elect of the Rhetoric Society of America.

For more information about Pi Kappa Delta and the SBU forensic team, contact Dr. David Bailey, Director of Forensics, at (417) 328-1697 or dbailey@sbuniv.edu.


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SBU graduates record class of 497

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SBU graduates record class of 497
Bolivar’s Cox, Phipps receive SBU Life Beautiful Awards

BOLIVAR, Mo. — With 497 graduates, Southwest Baptist University’s May 2013 graduating class was the largest in the University’s 135-year history. The commencement ceremony also included the annual presentation of three prestigious awards: two Life Beautiful Awards and Orien B. Hendrex Distinguished Teacher Award.

Life Beautiful Award

The 2013 recipients of the Life Beautiful Award are Minda Cox and Josiah Phipps, both of Bolivar.

Minda Cox graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in Christian Ministry. She was recognized in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, and is a member of Phi Eta Sigma and Theta Alpha Kappa.

“She is a talented artist and has had artwork displayed in galleries through Southwest Missouri and Nebraska,” SBU President Dr. C. Pat Taylor said when presenting the award. “Minda is passionate about ministering to others, especially to disabled people in third-world countries. She faces her daily obstacles with a determination, joy and fearlessness that inspires everyone around her. One faculty member shared that Minda exemplifies God's promise that His strength is great in our weakness.”

Cox has been on several SBU mission trips including the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, the Mukti Home in Pune, India, and Gaborone, Botswana. She is a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Bolivar where she serves as a Sunday school teacher and scripture reader.

She volunteers at the House of Hope and for Share Your Christmas and also does public speaking engagements on behalf of SBU and the disabled.

Her mother is Cathy Cox, pastor of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Bolivar.

Cox also delivered the Bob R. Derryberry Senior Address, in which she thanked her classmates for encouraging her.

“I want to thank the class of 2013 for showing me what Christian community looks like,” she said. “You cheered me on when I was ready to give up. I will never forget that.”

But Cox said her story really is no different than anyone else’s.

“My story is just one example of a life that has been shaped and directed because of spending a few years here surrounded by people who love God and have loved us with His love,” she said.

• Josiah Phipps graduated with a bachelor of science degree in computer science and in mathematics. He has represented SBU at the Association for Information Technology National Collegiate Conference, presented undergraduate research at the Consortium for Computing Sciences Central Plans Regional Conference and is a recipient of the Ingman Award and Polk County Scholarship.

He has been on many SBU mission trips including the Philippines (twice), Honduras, South Dakota, Joplin, Minnesota and Senegal, where he served as co-leader of the team. He is a member of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Bolivar.

“Although recently offered two prestigious positions with two well-known companies, he turned them down in order to a Southern Baptist International Mission Board Journeyman,” Dr. Taylor said. “He will leave in October to serve as a missionary to Southeast Asia as a software engineer.”

Phipps has assisted with SBU math competitions, has managed a lawn business in Bolivar since 2001 and volunteered to re-roof the youth building at his church last August.

“According to his professors, Josiah exemplifies servant leadership,” Dr. Taylor said. “He does not call attention to himself and is a hard worker that truly seeks to glorify God in all that he does.”

His parents are Michael and Tammy Phipps.

The Life Beautiful Award was established in 1937 by Rosalee Mills Appleby, a career missionary to Brazil. This award is given annually to an outstanding man and woman in the Southwest Baptist University spring graduating class. These individuals have demonstrated by their scholarship and character that they are living a “life beautiful.” The faculty selects the recipients, whose identities remain confidential until commencement.

Orien B. Hendrex Award

Bing Bayer, Ph.D., received the Orien B. Hendrex Distinguished Teacher Award. Bayer is a professor of Old Testament and Hebrew chair of the Department of Theology in the Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry. He has taught at SBU since 1988.

The award is presented annually to a faculty member who has been judged by the previous three years’ graduating classes to be outstanding in both teaching ability and personal guidance. The SBU Board of Trustees designated this award in memory Hendrex, a former academic dean.

Faculty and staff recognitions

Dr. Taylor also recognized four retiring faculty members and a staff member who retired during this school year.

Retiring faculty are Cathy Beck, P.T., Ph.D., ACCE, a professor in the department of physical therapy, who has taught at SBU since 2002; Dianna Callahan, a lecturer of art, who has taught at SBU since 1981; Tom Hollis, Ph.D., a professor of education, has taught at SBU since 1995; and Rosalyn Snellen, Ph.D., senior professor of biology, who has taught at SBU since 1978.

Cindy Rice, director of private scholarship development, retired in March.

Commencement speaker

Commencement speaker Chaplain Col. Gary D. Gilmore, a 1979 SBU graduate and former member of the University’s Board of Trustees, outlined responsibilities he says are to be shared by every SBU graduate.

“Today you join the ranks of SBU graduates who are lifelong learners, role models and leaders. While you are on this journey, raise your hands to heaven and enjoy the ride.”

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Hill-Stanford presents paper at national meeting


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Hill-Stanford presents paper at national meeting

BOLIVAR, Mo. — Holly Hill-Stanford, Ph.D., professor of English and director of the Barnett-Padgett Literary Artist Series at Southwest Baptist University, presented a paper at the national meeting of the College English Association in Savannah, Ga., April 5.

Her paper was titled “Does a Need for Values-Based Literature Still Exist in the Changing Nature of Young Adult Literature?”

Universities and colleges from across the country were represented at this 44th annual meeting of CEA.


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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Dr. Kathy Brown receives Parkway award

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Dr. Kathy Brown receives Parkway award

BOLIVAR, Mo. Dr. Kathy Brown, professor of music, has been named the Parkway Distinguished Professor for 2013 at Southwest Baptist University. 

The award is presented annually by Parkway Baptist Church in St. Louis upon nomination by the SBU Deans Council. Each recipient is known as a Parkway Distinguished Professor and receives a monetary award.

A nominee must have full-time faculty rank at SBU, have taught at SBU for at least four years, have taught a minimum of 12 full-time equivalent teaching load hours during the past year and have not previously received this award. 

Previous Parkway Award Recipients are:
1990 — Bob Derryberry
1993 — Dan Cochran
1994 — Gordon Dutile
1995 — Darrell Strait
1996 — Mark Tappmeyer
1997 — Harlie Gallatin
1998 — Renee Waters
1999 — Carol Bevier
2000 — Bing Bayer
2001 — Richard Brewer
2002 — Wesley Gott
2003 — William Brown
2004 — Jeffery Waters
2005 — Robert Kitchin
2006 — Rodney Reeves
2007 — Herb Hamann
2008 — Timothy DeClue
2009 — Rosalyn Snellen
2010 — Martha Hicks
2011 — Kevin Hopkins
2012 — Donald Denton



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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Grabowski named chair of 2014 Mid Am Conference

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Grabowski named chair of 2014 Mid Am Conference

BOLIVAR, Mo. – Mark Grabowski, director of safety and security at Southwest Baptist University, was recently named Chair of the 2014 Mid America Safety Health & Environmental Conference & Expo (2014 Mid Am conference), the premier workplace safety conference in the Midwest that is sponsored by Safety Council of the Ozarks.

“Serving as chair is a great opportunity to represent SBU and further advance awareness of occupational safety at institutions through this region,” Grabowski said.

Grabowski will be responsible for leading the planning committee as they work closely with the staff of the Safety Council of the Ozarks.


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Paris receives SBU library award

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Paris receives SBU library award

BOLIVAR, Mo. – Rachael Paris of Carrier Mills, Ill., was honored as the Southwest Baptist University Libraries “Outstanding Student Assistant of the Month” for April 2013.

The University Libraries’ faculty and staff established the monthly award to recognize outstanding employment characteristics such as dependability, quality of work, motivation, attitude and cooperation.

Paris, a student assistant in the University Archives, received an award letter from Dr. Edward W. Walton, dean of the University Libraries, a certificate of recognition, and a gift. Paris is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies, a program offered at The Courts Redford College of Theology & Ministry.

The University Libraries employs 27 part-time student assistants through the University’s work-study program.


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Monday, May 13, 2013

SBU students to benefit from MCF grants

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SBU students to benefit from MCF grants

BOLIVAR, Mo. – Southwest Baptist University will benefit from three recent grants to the Missouri Colleges Fund (MCF) from H&R Block Bank and H&R Block Foundation, The Steward Family Foundation and The World Wide Technology Foundation, as well as Wells Fargo Advisors.

The $10,000 grant from H&R Block Bank and H&R Block Foundation will underwrite need-based scholarships at each of the 16 MCF member schools.

The $10,000 grant from Steward Family Foundation and The World Wide Technology Foundation will underwrite STEM scholarships at each of the 16 MCF member schools.

The $25,500 grant from Wells Fargo Advisors will underwrite need-based scholarships awarded to students majoring in business-related fields including: accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and others, at each of the 16 MCF member schools.

Missouri Colleges Fund member schools include Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar; Avila University, Kansas City; Central Methodist University, Fayette; Columbia College, Columbia; Culver-Stockton College, Canton; Drury University, Springfield; Evangel University, Springfield; Fontbonne University, St. Louis; Hannibal – LaGrange University, Hannibal; Maryville University, St. Louis; Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis; Park University, Parkville; Rockhurst University, Kansas City; Westminster College, Fulton; William Jewell College, Liberty and William Woods University, Fulton.

The MCF was incorporated in 1952 as a partnership of private enterprise and the member independent colleges and universities in the Show-Me State. The Fund is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt corporation; therefore, all contributions to the Fund are tax-deductible up to the limits prescribed by the law.
More information about MCF can be found online at www.mocollegesfund.org.


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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. At SBU, the faculty and staff create a caring, academic community to prepare students to be servant leaders in a global society. For more information, visit www.SBUniv.edu.