May 5, 2008
For Immediate Release

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY HONORS FACULTY/STAFF AT 25TH ANNUAL CEREMONY

5 Years

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Employees at Campbellsville University honored for five years of service were from left, with Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, far left: Front row – Lynn Henderson, Johana Perez, Dr. Frieda Gebert, Kelli Gwilt, Ginger Colvin, Debbie Clark, Dr. David Carlson and Dr. Eric Bruns with Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic affairs. Back row – Adam Preston, David Payne, Daran Kennon, Dr. Jason Garrett, Jim Deaton and Dr. Roscoe Bowen. (Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener)

10 Years

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Ten-year employees honored at Campbellsville University, with Dr. Michael V. Carter, far left, include from left: Bob Stotts, John Chowning, Dr. John Mark Carter, Warren Cox, Aaron Gabehart, Peggy Lawson, Dr. Lisa McArthur and Marlow McCullough, with Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic affairs. (Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener)

15 years

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Judy Clark, left, receives her 15-year honor from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, at the 25th annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Service at Campbellsville University. (Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener)

20 years

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Patty Vaughn, left, was honored for 20 years of service at Campbellsville University by Dr. Michael V. Carter, president. (Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener)

25 years

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Campbellsville University employees who were awarded for 25 years of service were given pen and pencil sets by, from left, Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, and Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic affairs. They include from left: Paul Dameron and Nevalyn Moore. (Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener)

30 years

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Donna Pirouz, left, receives her 30th year award from Campbellsville University President Michael V. Carter. (Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener)

35 Years

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Campbellsville University employees honored for 35 years of service include from left with Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, at far left: Dr. Milton Rogers, Dr. Carol Garrison and Dr. Frank Cheatham. (Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener)

40 Years

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – J. Alvin Hardy, center, was honored for 40 years of service at the 25th annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Service at Campbellsville University. With him was Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, and Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic affairs. (Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener)

By Joan C. McKinney, director of university communications

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Nevalyn Moore has a list.

She made her list 15 years ago. It's a 3x5 index card, and it has 15 items on it. She shared the list, which is what she wants to do upon her retirement, with Campbellsville University's faculty and staff at the 25th annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Service April 25 in the Winters Dining Hall.

Moore is retiring after this academic year after 25 years of teaching at CU. The Faculty and Staff Recognition Service honors CU employees for their years of service in five-year increments.

Moore, who is an assistant professor of music, said her list includes: rocking and singing to premature babies in a hospital ward; quilting; smocking; playing piano for fun; bike with her husband, Dr. James Moore, who is professor of music at CU; catch up with family pictures; write more arrangements for piano, organ and choir; learn fiddle tunes and jigs on hammer dulcimer; learn to chord with a melody on hammer dulcimer; read, read, read; do word puzzles; write solo bell pieces; make sure her grandkids know who she is; play piano at nursing homes; and go to DisneyWorld.

"I'm a happy person, and I've loved my job here. The quality of life and joy in your life is more important than money. Campbellsville University is what she has become because of the people here," she said. "There are wonderful staff at CU who keep the faculty going. You are important and make CU what a great, people place that she is," she said.

Moore said students at Campbellsville University are "wonderful" and the music students she works with are "talented and bright." She said she sees them blossom in their junior and senior years. She said she has always wanted them to achieve and that the students have "good hearts."

Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic affairs, said CU would invite Moore back to play and to teach.

"It takes every one of us to make Campbellsville University what she is," he said.

Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU, thanked Moore for her list and reminding everyone of the "really important things" in life.

He congratulated faculty and staff on a successful '07-'08 academic year. He said Campbellsville University's mission calls for everyone to work together and faculty and staff did stay together when faced with some untimely deaths on campus during the year.

"It's been a year of contrasts – a year of joy and sadness and loss," he said.

He thanked everyone for their "character, love and compassion."

"You make me proud to be here," he said. "Our commitment to CU must not falter," he said.

He talked of the upcoming commencement ceremonies on campus May 9 and 10 – calling commencement "the most important days" in the life of a university.

"We will send out our end product into the world," he said. "What is really important is that we produce a graduate of character and create a civilization of respect and love through our differences.

"The God we worship and serve is a God of love. Loving Christ is first and foremost in our lives. God is not done with Campbellsville University. We need to maintain our momentum, love one another and understand that Christ has called us to be a distinguished university," he said.

Carter said the "need for Campbellsville University has never been greater than this spring 2008" which showed a 16th consecutive year of record enrollment.

The faculty and staff who were recognized follow:

Forty years – J. Alvin Hardy, dean of academic support;

Thirty-five years – Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Carolyn A. Garrison, associate professor of education; and Dr. Milton A. Rogers, professor of biology;

Thirty years – Donna K. Pirouz, associate professor of modern foreign language; 25 years – Paul A. Dameron, director of institutional research; and Nevalyn P. Moore, assistant professor of music;

Twenty years – Patricia B. Vaughn, secretary to the dean of student services; 15 years – Judy B. Clark, office assistant in student records;

Ten years – Dr. John Mark Carter, professor of recreation and aquatics; John E. Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president; Warren L. Cox, floor specialist/event set up coordinator;

Aaron L. Gabehart, assistant director of financial aid; Peggy J. Lawson, receptionist for student records; Dr. Lisa R. McArthur, associate professor of music; Marlow B. McCullough, instructor in mathematics; and Robert E. Stotts, director of residence life;

Five years – Jodi M. Allen, director of counseling; Dr. Roscoe C. Bowen, associate professor of exercise science; Dr. Eric L. Bruns, associate professor of psychology; Dr. David L. Carlson, chair of the division of social science and associate professor of sociology;

Debbie G. Clark, custodian; Ginger G. Colvin, head women's basketball coach; James D. Deaton, assistant professor of human performance; Dr. Jason L. Garrett, assistant professor of communication; Dr. Frieda E. Gebert, associate professor of music (vocal/choral); Sharon D. Gibson, secretary for the Office of Academic Support;

Kelli S. Gwilt, assistant director of the Louisville Campus/admissions; H. Lynn Henderson, serviceman; Daran L. Kennon, industrial educator; David R. Payne, assistant football coach; Glenda Johana Perez, instructor in Spanish; and Adam A. Preston, men's head soccer coach.

Cheatham also congratulated professors who received promotions and tenure at the CU Board of Trustees meeting April 22.

The faculty members being promoted include: Dr. Rick Corum to professor of business administration; Dr. Carolyn Garrison to professor of education; Dr. Donna Irwin to associate professor of education; Starr Garrett to assistant professor of theater; and Glenda Johana Perez to assistant professor of Spanish.

Receiving tenure are: Dr. Brenda Priddy, associate professor of education and dean of the School of Education; and Dr. Scott Wigginton, associate professor of pastoral ministries and counseling.

Garrison gave the invocation at the faculty/staff service; J. Alvin Hardy, dean of academic support, gave the closing prayer.

Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 2,405 students who represent 98 Kentucky counties, 25 states and 29 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News& World Report's 2008 "America's Best Colleges," CU is ranked 22nd in "Best Baccalaureate Colleges" in the South and eighth in the South for "Great Schools, Great Prices." CU has been ranked 15 consecutive years with U.S.News& World Report. The university has also been named to America's Best Christian Colleges®. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his ninth year as president.