Wednesday, June 19, 2013

McNeal receives board certification as Geriatric Specialist

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Southwest Baptist University News Release
Contact: Charlotte Marsch, Director of Marketing and Communications
(417) 328-1803 / cmarsch@sbuniv.edu

McNeal receives board certification as Geriatric Specialist

BOLIVAR, Mo. — SBU Physical Therapy faculty member Dr. Beverly McNeal earned recognition from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a board-certified Geriatric Specialist.

McNeal had to obtain a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in the specialty area, 25 percent of which must have occurred within the last 3 years, and complete a 200-question exam.
The American Physical Therapy Association, a national professional organization representing more than 80,000 members throughout the United States, established the specialist certification program in 1978. Specialization is the process by which a physical therapist builds on a broad base of professional education and practice to develop a greater depth of knowledge and skills related to a particular area of practice. Clinical specialization in physical therapy responds to a specific area of patient need and requires knowledge, skill, and experience exceeding that of the physical therapist at entry to the profession and unique to the specialized area of practice.
The specialist certification program was established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in a special area of practice and to assist consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at SBU prepares students for a career through the development of knowledge and skills needed for patient management, education, consultation and clinical research. For more information, call (417) 328-1690 or (800) 526-5859 ext. 1690.


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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

SBU physical therapy gives clinical, student awards

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Southwest Baptist University News Release
Contact: Charlotte Marsch, Director of Marketing and Communications
(417) 328-1803 / cmarsch@sbuniv.edu

SBU physical therapy gives clinical, student awards

BOLIVAR, Mo.Southwest Baptist University’s Department of Physical Therapy awarded honors to clinical affiliates and students during its annual awards banquet Friday, May 17.

Clinical awards were given for exceptional cooperation with clinical experiences with SBU PT students:

• Clinical Instructor of the Year is Shawna Townsend, P.T. of CoxHealth, Springfield.

• Clinical Facility of the Year is HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark., represented by Nathan Jowers, P.T., CCCE.

Student awards were given to members of the 2013 graduating class:

 Bill Karl Service Award — Nakita Knowles.

• Top Academic Student Award — Rachelle Burt, Paul Hartman, David Lyday, Kyle East, Danielle Farrell and Jana Shewmaker.

• Future Research Award — Alex Key and Ryan Bennety, advisor Dr. Terry Cox; Kayla Vance and Haley Stockton, advisor Dr. Beverly McNeal; and Nakita Knowles and Andrea Biggs, advisor Dr. Beverly McNeal.

• Professor Emeritus — Dr. Cathy Beck.

• Mission Trip Participants: Ryan Bennett, Peru; Andrea Biggs, Peru; Melissa Brown, Peru; Jessie Byrd, Peru and Albania; Jerry Etheredge, Peru; Danielle Farrell, Peru; Jimmy Gaspar, Peru; Paul Hartman, Peru; Jennifer Hodgens, Peru; Nakita Knowles, Peru; David Lee, Peru; David Lyday, Ecuador; Joshua Megli, Peru; Jana Shewmaker, Peru; and David Waite, Peru.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at SBU prepares students for a career through the development of knowledge and skills needed for patient management, education, consultation and clinical research. For more information, call (417) 328-1690 or (800) 526-5859 ext. 1690.


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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.



Meilani Williams to join CIS Department faculty

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Southwest Baptist University News Release
Contact: Charlotte Marsch, Director of Marketing and Communications
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Meilani Williams to join CIS Department faculty

BOLIVAR, Mo. —Meilani Williams will be joining the Southwest Baptist University Computer and Information Sciences Department in the fall as a faculty member.

“We are unbelievably excited,” said Dr. Tim DeClue, CIS Department Chair. “Not only is Meilani a great addition to the Department, she is also an SBU alum, a dynamic academician with a track record of success and an accomplished computing professional. We are very fortunate to have someone of her caliber join the SBU CIS team.”

Williams is from Leavenworth, Kan., and attended SBU from 2004 to 2008, graduating with a double major in computer science and mathematics. While at SBU, she was twice elected president of the ACM Student Chapter, volunteered as an SBU Ambassador, was a member of DaVine and the Intercultural Club, received several prestigious scholarships, was awarded a summer research internship at the University of Delaware, and was a member of the nationally ranked and award-winning CIS Department ACM/AITP competitive computing team.

Her senior year, Williams won three national awards at the 2008 AITP National Collegiate Conference in Memphis, Tenn.
Outside of classes, she was active at First Baptist Church of Bolivar where she ministered to youth as a Bible study leader and worship leader and also served in the college ministry leadership and worship team. She participated in several international mission trips and was also an Alpha House crisis pregnancy education team volunteer.

After her graduation from SBU, Williams worked for Cerner Corp. as a systems engineer and is currently employed as a IT manager at Booz Allen Hamilton in Kansas City. She completed her master’s degree in information systems in 2010 and currently holds an active U.S. government security clearance. Her future plans include entering a Ph.D. program in computer science soon after beginning her tenure at SBU in August.

Williams’ future plans also include marriage. She is engaged to Mr. William Conley Jr., with their marriage planned for July 3, 2013.

SBU’s CIS Department houses three degree programs (computer science, information science, web systems and design), five full-time faculty, two faculty associates and close to 100 students majoring in the computer or information sciences. SBU is one of the leading producers of software engineers in the United States among evangelically Christian institutions.


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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.



Monday, June 10, 2013

Windstream completes $75,000 pledge for SBU entrance


Southwest Baptist University News Release
Contact: Charlotte Marsch, Director of Marketing and Communications
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Windstream completes $75,000 pledge for SBU entrance

BOLIVAR, Mo.Windstream Communications Inc. presented the final payment in a $75,000 pledge to Southwest Baptist University June 6.

The donation was for construction of the Jim Sells Front Entrance, a single entrance to the university on Springfield Avenue that was completed in 2008, and a fence near the edge of SBU’s property along Springfield Avenue and Aldrich Road.

“We are pleased to participate in this project,” said Dave Davis, a Windstream account executive. “Our relationship with SBU has always been strong, and we look forward to continuing that relationship.”

“We appreciate Windstream partnering with us on this and other projects that benefit not only our SBU family but the entire Bolivar community,” said SBU President Dr. C. Pat Taylor. “The new front entrance has given a clear definition to entry into the SBU campus. The plan is now to continue the fence along Springfield Avenue and a portion of Aldrich Road to provide a clear distinction to the perimeter of the SBU campus.”


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Photo cutline: Dave Davis, left, an account executive for Windstream Communications, presents a check to Southwest Baptist University President Dr. C. Pat Taylor that completes Windstream’s $75,000 pledge for the front entrance and fence construction. Jason McMillen, a Windstream account executive, is at right.



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.



Wednesday, June 5, 2013

SBU presents senior awards


Southwest Baptist University News Release
Contact: Charlotte Marsch, Director of Marketing and Communications
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SBU presents senior awards

BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University presented awards to outstanding graduating seniors in each academic department.

Award winners are:

• Matthew McEwen, a biology major from Lee’s Summit, Department of Biology.

• Timothy Howe, a Biblical studies major from Conway, Department of Theology.

• Christopher Kimberling, a Biblical studies major from Kansas City, Department of Theology.

• Lucas McLaughlin, a mathematics and general music major from St. Joseph, Department of Music and Department of Mathematics.

• Caleb Harris, an accounting and economics/finance major from Jackson, Department of Accounting.

• Brittani Ready, a political science major from Millstadt, Ill.; Jess Wessels, a history major from St. Louis; and Aaron Williams, a social science education major from Lake of the Ozarks; Department of History and Political Science.

• Andrea Hees, an Elementary education major from Bolivar, Department of Education.

• Weston Herrington, a computer science and mathematics major from Carthage, Department of Mathematics and Department of Computer and Information Sciences.

• Aaron Meusborn, a business administration major from Sedalia, Department of Business Administration.

• Brandon Burns, an English major from Seligman, Department of Language and Literature.

• Sarah Bottorff, psychology major from Columbia, Department of Behavioral Sciences.

• Tyne Rose, a psychology major from Gainesville, Department of Behavioral Sciences.

• Katie Goodson, a Christian ministry major from Robins, Iowa, Department of Christian Ministry.

• Amber Nelson, a Christian ministry major from Decatur, Texas, Department of Christian Ministry.

• Rebekah Young, a communications/public relations major from Smithville, Bob R. Derryberry School of Communication Arts.

• Molly Morgan, a biology and chemistry major from Springfield, Department of Chemistry and Physics.

• Katelynn Heimericks, a commercial art education major from Fulton, Department of Art.


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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Mercy/SBU College of Nursing student wins award


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Mercy/SBU College of Nursing student wins award

BOLIVAR, Mo.A student in the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of Southwest Baptist University was named the 2013 Nursing Student of the Year at the fifth annual Salute to Nurses awards lunch.

Chrystalbelle Rogers of Ozark is a nursing student and also works as a nurse manager in the Mercy Burn and Wound Outpatient Clinic in Springfield.

The award winner was determined by the Missouri State Board of Nursing based on essays submitted by students. Rogers received a check for $1,500 from Salute to Nurses for her award.


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SBU students to benefit from scholarship donations

Southwest Baptist University News Release
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SBU students to benefit from scholarship donations

BOLIVAR, Mo.Southwest Baptist University students will benefit from two recent donations to the Missouri Colleges Fund.

The Pott Foundation has contributed $25,000, and Enterprise Holdings Inc. has contributed $15,200, with both donations to underwrite need-based scholarships at member schools.

MCF member schools are independent baccalaureate degree-granting liberal arts and comprehensive colleges and universities in the state of Missouri. Their income is derived primarily from private sources.

More information about the Missouri Colleges Fund can be found online at www.mocollegesfund.org or by calling Mike Backer at (573) 893-3818.


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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.