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NEWS BULLETIN OF ROCHESTER COLLEGE
VOLUME 41 NUMBER 2 SPRING 2000
Rapid enrollment growth propels academic facility planning
College officials recently initiated architectural planning and
fund raising for a new academic
facility on the campus of Rochester College. The board approved
the bold step to address a critical
need for classroom space.
“Record enrollments are straining our capacity,” stated Dr. Ken
Johnson, president of the college.
“This is happening in spite of the
fact that we have more evening
and off-site classes than ever before in our history.”
Since 1991, the enrollment of
Rochester College has risen from
257 to over 600, with the most
notable increases occurring since
the college name change in 1997.
Currently, response to both the
traditional and extended learning programs indicates that enrollment likely will pass the 700
mark in the fall.
“By moving full-speed ahead
on this project, we will relieve our
classroom pressures,” stated Dr.
Johnson. “At the same time, we
will be able to serve our students
with the type of quality academic
facilities that are expected in this
day and time.”
Plans for the academic center
include two phases. The first includes one floor for the library
and another for classrooms. The
second includes classrooms, offices, practice rooms, and a performance room for the music department.
“Timing on the two phases will
depend upon funding,” stated Dr.
Johnson. “The first phase is the
most critical since it includes a
number of large multipurpose
classrooms and space for the library, which also has been overflowing for some time.”
The building will be located to
the south of the Associates Campus Center. It will extend from
the west wing of Campus Center
to the west end of the WestsideCentral Auditorium. The campus
master plan calls for a series of
new facilities to be constructed
the entire distance from the academic building to the new residence hall complex.
“We already are in contact with
a number of potential donors,”
noted Dr. Johnson. “This project
will require some major gifts at a
level never experienced by the
college, and will provide a number of naming opportunities. My
Initial architectural renderings of the academic facility reflect the style of the new residence hall complex.
major task in the twelve months
ahead is to find funding for this
important project.”
The college has retained the
services of TMP Associates, architects of the college master plan
and new residence hall complex,
to design the academic facility.
TMP is known in the Rochester
community for its exemplary
work on the public library.
“We are very excited as we plan
for another very visible step of
progress for Rochester College,”
stated Dr. Johnson. “While we
continue to lay groundwork for
Estate planning board embraces $12 million goal
Embracing a key goal in the
college’s new strategic plan, the
Estate Planning Advisory Board
recently accepted a challenge to
take the lead in raising $12 million in endowment for Rochester
College. The board plans to accomplish their goal through estate planning efforts.
“Near the end of the advisory
board’s last meeting, Dean Oliver,
a former student and member of
the group, asked for a sharper
focus on how the board might
provide the most help to the college,” stated Doug Edwards, vice
president for development. “As
discussion ensued, the board became excited about building the
endowment and decided to pursue the $12 million goal.”
Currently, seventeen individu-
Bob Carris, Dean Oliver, and Bob Perry visit with Dr. Ken Johnson.
als (listed on page eight) serve on
the Estate Planning Advisory
Board, including a number of financial planners, attorneys, and
accountants. The board also is
seeking additional members to
assist with their efforts.
Across the nation, endowment
funds provide financial stability
for most academic institutions.
While such funds have grown to a
level of about $1.2 million at Rochester College over the past few
years, those funds must increase
dramatically to provide financial
strength for the college.
Endowment serves as a type of
savings account for most institutions. At Rochester College, proceeds from endowment interest
and investments are used to fund
scholarships and special projects,
to supplement the operating budget, and to further build the endowment fund.
“In particular, we have experienced a noticeable increase in the
establishment of endowed scholarships,” noted Mr. Edwards. “We
now honor major donors to scholarship programs at an annual dinner where the donors meet the
scholarship recipients.”
“A strong endowment is criti-
cal to the future of Rochester
College,” stated Dr. Ken Johnson,
president of the college. “As we
look to the future, however, we
realize that most of our endowment funding will come from estate gifts since most of our fund
raising efforts must be directed
toward the development of new
programs and facilities.”
Rochester College honors individuals and families that include
the college in their estate plan
with membership in the Heritage
Club. Currently over 100 individuals and families have notified the college of their estate
planning arrangements.
“According to fund raising experts, there are ten additional
estate plans in existence for every
one that an institution knows
about,” noted Mr. Edwards. “Consequently, we assume that there
are a lot of other individuals and
families around the country that
have included Rochester College
in their planning .”
For assistance with estate planning or to notify the college of
existing estate plans that include
Rochester College, please contact
the Development Office toll-free
at 800.521.6010.
another major capital campaign
and other needed facilities, this
project will have a major impact
on our ability to serve a growing
number of students in the very
near future. We pray that God
will continue to bless our efforts
as we move ahead.”
Dedication
This issue of the North Star
is lovingly dedicated to the
three students of Rochester College that lost their
lives in a tragic automobile
accident on March 31.
Jamie Stowe
Oakville, Ontario
Adam Perry
Lincoln Park, Michigan
Dan O’Donnell
Moses Lake, Washington
Five students were traveling to the Stowe home for a
visit. The driver lost control of the vehicle after hitting a gravel shoulder on
the highway. Jenny Stowe
and Jeremy Cooke, of Columbus, Ohio, survived.
Friends and family met on
the campus on April 3 for a
moving tribute to the students. The students were
remembered for their winning personalities and particularly for their faith.
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SPRING 2000
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Mott welcomes CEL degree program
Record growth
presents new
opportunities
for our friends
Dear Friends,
Twelve hundred friends of the college enjoyed a fantastic spring
performance of Celebration 2000, an extravaganza of music and
drama that featured over 100 Rochester College students. This
annual tradition has developed a fine reputation for creative,
uplifting, wholesome Christian entertainment, and is attracting a growing audience that enjoys and appreciates the many
talents of our student body.
We dream of the day when we have a facility of our own that is
adequate to accommodate large productions, rather than having to use a borrowed facility. There is so much more that the
college could do with expanded performance facilities. We have
addressed that in our strategic planning. However, other pressing needs must come first.
Signs indicate that this fall we will break two college records: the
largest freshman class ever and the largest student body ever,
perhaps exceeding 700 students. Every aspect of college operations will be tested this fall as we serve the larger numbers. High
school seniors who apply late may be unable to have on-campus
housing.
To address some of the space challenges, trustees have approved
hiring an architect for a new library/classroom building to be
constructed in 2001-2002. This new facility will improve the
look of the west end of the campus as dramatically as the new
Hoggatt/Ferndale/Dearborn complex reshaped the middle of
the campus.
To continue growth and progress, Rochester College needs
something it has never experienced - gifts of $1 million or more,
to supplement the thousands of smaller gifts that assure operational viability. When those who believe deeply in Christian
education make large financial commitments, those commitments enable the college to take significant and highly visible
steps of progress. Please join me in praying for one or more such
gifts for the new library/classroom complex.
Yours for the Master,
Kenneth L. Johnson
President
Beginning this fall, the College
of Extended Learning of Rochester College will begin offering a
bachelor’s degree in early childhood education at the Mott University Center in Flint.
Similar to the University Center of Macomb Community College, a number of partner institutions offer bachelor’s degrees at
the Mott location. Rochester College began offering a bachelor’s
degree program in business communication at the Macomb center last fall.
“Based upon the positive response at Macomb, we decided to
check into other centers,” stated
Tracey Hebert, dean of the College of Extended Learning. “Beginning with our first visit, Mott
rolled out the red carpet and gave
us a great reception.”
Upon reviewing degree options
offered by Rochester College, Mott
officials immediately zeroed in on
the early childhood major. Mott
currently has approximately 500
students enrolled in early childhood classes at the freshman and
sophomore level.
“Dan Hodgins, director of early
childhood education at Mott, had
been desiring a bachelor’s degree
program in this area for several
years,” noted Mr. Hebert. “When
a certification program for elementary school teachers, the
early childhood degree provides
specialized training for those planning to pursue a career in early
childhood settings.
Under the direction of Debi
Hoggatt, program director in the
College of Extended Learning, the
early childhood program also is
available on campus. Tracks are
offered for both traditional and
nontraditional students.
Accelerated Programs
Offered on the Campus of Rochester College
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in management (weekends)
• Bachelor of Science in counseling psychology (weekends)
• Bachelor of Science in early childhood education (evenings)
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in management and a minor in criminal justice
• Associate of Arts (evenings)
Offered in Off-Campus Sites
• Bachelor of Science in business communication (Macomb
University Center)
• Bachelor of Science in early childhood education (Mott University Center beginning in the fall)
For information on any of the programs for working adults,
contact the College of Extended Learning at 800.521.6010.
Early admission available to juniors
Each year, a select number of
students enroll at Rochester College after the completion of their
junior year in high school. Such
students later receive their high
school diploma through arrangements with their high school or
through satisfactory completion
of the GED test.
“After being in a public school
system since second grade, I realized that something was missing
and that I needed a change,”
stated Leslie Jeffery, a secondgeneration student and freshman
from Flint, Michigan. “I wanted
to be around positive and uplifting people who would influence
me greatly and point me in the
Employee
Openings
Currently, the college has
personnel openings for the
following key roles:
The College of Extended
Learning is seeking a director of marketing and enrollment for the adult programs. For more information contact Tracey Hebert
at 248.218.2200.
The Enrollment Services
Office is seeking enrollment
advisors to work with prospective students. For more
information, contact Larry
Norman at 248.218.2032.
he learned that we had developed
a program and were considering
offering it at the University Center, he was thrilled.”
“We quizzed Mr. Hodgins about
whether we would have adequate
response to the program, ”stated
Mr. Hebert. “He responded by
saying our problem would not be
having enough students enrolled,
but rather what level we would
cap our enrollment.”
While not designed to serve as
Tristin, Leslie, and Kevin visit near the new residence hall after class.
right direction, both academically
and spiritually.”
Tristin Hassel, a freshman from
Clio, Michigan, stated, “I had already completed the honors and
advanced placement courses in
my high school, so I would have
had to spend six hours a day at
school during my senior year taking nothing but electives.”
College officials formally developed the early admission program
in 1974 after two students in the
same situation as Tristin enrolled
at the college and successfully
completed their academic work.
Since that time, the early admission program has served a number of honor students in similar
situations.
“After singing with the Metropolitan Detroit Youth Chorus, I
already knew a lot of people who
were attending Rochester College,” noted Kevin Adamisin, a
freshman from Columbiaville,
Michigan. “I thought it would be
great to start college a year early,
so I enrolled.”
After being admitted to Rochester College under the early admission program, students like
Tristin, Leslie, and Kevin enroll
in the same classes as the rest of
the student body. “Even though
freshman-level general education
courses are similar to classes in
high school, you get better teachers and receive college credit,”
stated Tristin.
“I’m happy to say that this was
the best decision I could have
made,” noted Leslie. “There are
absolutely no regrets. My life has
made a turn for the better. I would
do it all over again in a second!”
For more detailed information
about the early admission program or any other admission information, please contact the Enrollment Services Office at
800.521.6010.
At a Glance
LIBRARY SOURCES
Students recently began using FirstSearch, a collection of over fifty databases
made available through the
State of Michigan Library.
Many sources include fulltext journal articles.
LEADERSHIP
Two Rochester College students served as counselors
for Youth Advance, a weekend conference for teen
leaders from the Northeast,
from March 10-12. Company, the college’s traveling drama troupe, also performed at the event, which
took place near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PLACEMENT
For the third consecutive
year, the Career Placement
Office at Rochester College
achieved a 100% placement
rate. Career fairs and internships topped the list as
the primary sources of employment for members of
the class of 1999.
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SPRING 2000
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Barbier Hall improvements to begin this summer
Employee
Highlights
Michigan State University
inducted Joe Bentley, associate professor of music,
into Pi Kappa Lambda, a
national honor society for
graduate music students,
last semester. Mr. Bentley
currently is completing his
doctorate at MSU.
February’s edition of the
Christian Chronicle honored Dr. Steve Eckstein,
professor of religion. The
paper featured him for his
work as a dedicated educator and Bible chair pioneer.
Legislators in the Michigan
House of Representatives
recently passed a bill which
criminalizes consensual
sexual contact between
therapists and clients. Dr.
Ben Noah, associate professor of counseling, served
on the committee that developed the legislation. The
bill currently resides in
committee with the senate.
Members of the Waterford
Church of Christ recently
participated in a song leading workshop taught by Dr.
Tony Mowrer, professor
of music.
Gospel Advocate published
an article by Jeff Cohu,
associate professor of business, in their March issue.
The article, entitled Cheaters Never Win, addresses
the growing epidemic of
cheating in the nation’s
school systems.
Addressing another major goal
in the college’s strategic plan, Dr.
Ken Johnson recently announced
plans to begin improvements on
Barbier Hall. Maintenance personnel plan to begin work on the
facility as soon as the spring semester closes.
“For quite some time, we have
struggled with the future of
Barbier Hall,” stated Dr. Johnson.
“While replacement of the facility seems inevitable, we have felt
an urgent need to make improvements in the hall until the time
when we are able to replace it
with new construction.”
Funded by the Grace Barbier
estate, Barbier Hall opened in the
fall of 1961. Students moved into
the facility that fall, even though
it lacked finishing touches. Coach
Bill Shinsky served as the first
supervisor of the dorm.
Workers completed Barbier’s
first renovation during the summer of 1976 along with major
renovation of Palmer Residence
Hall. They replaced the closets,
installed new lighting, and carpeted the entire building.
“When our new residence hall
complex opened in the fall of 1997,
we raised the standard for campus housing considerably,” stated
Dr. Johnson. “Most areas on cam-
Volunteers paint Barbier Hall at the end of last academic year as the first step toward improving the facility.
pus have been renovated in recent years, so Barbier definitely
is due for a change.”
“In order to maximize use of
the available funding, our maintenance staff will be working
through the building in stages
over the next couple of years,”
stated Mark VanRheenen, executive vice president. “Initially, we
plan to redo at least the restrooms
and the hallways by the end of
this summer.”
Funding for the Barbier Hall
improvement project already has
been committed as part of the
advance stages of the college’s
next capital campaign. Most is
being provided by members of
the Board of Trustees.
Campus
Safety
Reporting on a campus
safety study recently released by APB News, Channel 4 television in Detroit
recently named Rochester
College as one of the three
safest college campuses in
the state of Michigan.
Scholar award granted to professor
Members of the American Psychosomatic Society recently selected Dr. Brian Stogner, professor of psychology, as a recipient of
their prestigious Scholar Award.
The society presented the award
at their annual meeting in Savanna, Georgia, in March.
APS presents the award each
year to about eight recipients who
have submitted research for presentation at their annual meeting. Recipients must also be no
more than two years past completion of their M.D. or Ph.D. This
year, over 100 applicants were
eligible to participate.
“APS is a society consisting of
about two-thirds physicians and
Dr. Brian Stogner discusses current issues with his psychology class.
about one-third psychologists,”
stated Dr. Stogner. “Members
participate because of their interest in mind and body connections
related to illness.”
Dr. Stogner, who also serves as
a consultant at Genesys Regional
Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, regularly works with cases
involving closed-head injuries,
strokes, and amputation. His submission to the APS dealt with
postconcussion syndrome and the
prediction of personality and illness behavior.
Shortly after receiving notification about the APS award, Dr.
Stogner also learned that two of
his papers had been accepted for
presentation at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association next fall in
Washington D.C.
The first paper to be presented
at the convention is similar to the
work Dr. Stogner submitted to
the APS. The second, coauthored
with Dr. Brad Axelrod, presents a
cross-cultural comparison of patients in Israel.
Last November, Alan Neal,
trends reporter for the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation, interviewed Dr. Stogner about a piece
he had written for an Internet
magazine a few years earlier. The
interview, originally aired in Ottawa, Ontario, on December 1,
appeared in a national broadcast
later that week.
“We are blessed by talented
members of the faculty like Dr.
Stogner,” stated Dr. Ken Johnson,
president of the college. “Our students benefit tremendously from
the background of outstanding
teachers like him.”
Having previously taught at the
University of Michigan in Flint
and on the adjunct faculty of Rochester College, Dr. Stogner joined
the full-time faculty in 1998. An
alumnus of the college, he also
serves as chairperson of the professional studies division.
The study included information on nearly 1,500 colleges nationwide, and listed
Rochester College among
the top 5% for safety. The
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The explosion of information in this Information Age brings
potential for an explosion of knowledge. Yet it also makes
possible rapid distribution of misinformation under the guise of
knowledge. Such misinformation is really nothing more than
background noise in the search for knowledge. The impact on
society, both from greater knowledge and from greater circulation of misinformation, will be revolutionary because this power
to spread background noise at the speed of light has the
potential to pull society apart at the seams.
One of our primary tasks as a Christian college is to give our
young people the tools to sort out truth from background noise.
We teach them to do that by insisting that information has to
pass the test. It has to meet the standard. It has to survive heavy
inquiry from capable and well-prepared examiners before treating it as knowledge.
As our young people become experts at the sorting-out process,
their value to tomorrow’s world and to tomorrow’s church will
increase tremendously.
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December graduation develops into major event
Forty-eight graduates marched
across the stage on December 14
as the midyear commencement
established itself as a major event
of Rochester College.
“We initiated the December
graduation last year with seventeen graduates and less than a
hundred in attendance,” stated
Dr. Michael Westerfield, provost.
“In just one year we had to relocate the program in order to accommodate the audience, which
this year grew to about 400.”
“As graduation drew closer, we
kept hearing of graduates in our
program who wanted to bring all
of their relatives,” stated Angela
Hazel, associate dean of the College of Extended Learning. “One
student even had a van load coming from a church in Indiana
where her husband had recently
started preaching.”
Based upon the anticipated size
of the audience, college officials
moved the ceremony from campus to the nearby auditorium of
the Rochester Church of Christ.
The change proved wise since the
crowd did exceed the size of the
campus auditorium.
“There was such a sense of pride
among all the graduates,” stated
Mrs. Hazel. “Everyone wanted
all of those who had supported
them in their efforts to be a part
of the ceremony.”
While college officials developed
the December graduation primarily to serve graduates of the College of Extended Learning, several traditional students discovered that the event met their
needs as well. All but three of the
December graduates received the
bachelor’s degree from Rochester College as the institution continued to move away from associate degree programs.
“The December graduation was
among the most memorable of
my years at the college,” stated
Dr. Ken Johnson, president of
the college. “The fine tone of the
program was positively received
and commented upon by a large
number of persons who have experienced many of our graduations over the years.”
“This new event has exceeded
our expectations,” Dr. Westerfield
noted. “While the spring graduation will remain a focal point for
traditional students, the December event will continue to grow
with our adult programs.”
Why does Rochester College exist? Because of students like Dion Frasier, a
senior ministry major from
Buffalo, New York, and new
youth minister of the West
Carpenter Road Church of
Christ in Flint.
Many of the faculty with doctoral degrees gather with those working on doctorates for a photo at graduation.
Graduate degree coming to campus
Need more information
about Rochester College for
yourself or a friend? Call
the Enrollment Services
Office at 800.521.6010.
Why RC?
Beginning this fall, a Master of
Arts degree in counseling will be
offered on the campus of Rochester College. The degree will be
awarded by Siena Heights University of Adrian, Michigan.
“Every year we have a number
of good students who complete
our bachelor’s degree programs
in psychology and counseling and
decide to stay in this area,” stated
Dr. Ben Noah, associate professor of counseling. “Since many
Seniors Ashley Harrison of Rochester Hills, and Heather Turner
of North Branch, Michigan, reigned as king and queen at the
annual Homecoming Game. The Warriors defeated Kirtland
College in the basketball game by a score of 104-53.
want to work full-time while pursuing a graduate degree, we began looking for options to help
them meet that goal.”
Since Siena Heights offers degrees in several off-site locations,
Dr. Noah approached their dean,
Dr. Robert Gordon. As a result,
Siena Heights decided to bring
their graduate programs in both
community and school counseling to the campus of Rochester
College.
“We were most impressed by
the similarity of approach to the
educational process between
Rochester and Siena,” stated Dr.
Gordon after his initial visit. Both
institutions value a program that
incorporates spiritual values in
the counseling process.
As part of the formal arrangements, Rochester College will provide classroom space and student
prospects. Courses will be delivered during the evening hours.
Additionally, Siena Heights plans
to use Rochester College faculty
members to teach many of the
courses.
“Siena Heights also plans to
help us develop our library holdings, particularly in the area of
journals,” stated Dr. Noah. “This
will be beneficial not only to the
students in the graduate program,
but to our own undergraduate
students as well.”
Currently, staff from both institutions are working together
to set up class rotations, select
professors, and promote the program. Approximately fifteen current students and alumni already
plan to apply for admission to the
program.
“Our strategic planning calls
for the addition of graduate programs, so this is an important
first step toward that goal,” stated
Dr. Michael Westerfield, provost
of Rochester College. “This arrangement will provide a valuable resource to both the college
and the community.”
In addition to providing
spiritual leadership on campus, Dion has performed
with the A Cappella Chorus and Autumn, and has
served as a host of Celebration and as an assistant in
the residence halls. His
peers named him Mr. Rochester College in 1999.
“Rochester College is definitely a place that excels
academically while placing
a heavy emphasis on the
transforming of lives into
the image of Jesus,” stated
Dion. “The college will continue to be a part of my
daily conversation as I believe it to be a model of true
Christian education.”
Worth Repeating
English majors at Rochester College must complete a senior
writing seminar, which includes an academic or creative writing project. Kerri Morrison chose an autobiography. The following observations are taken from her paper. In addition to
working on her degree at Rochester College, Kerri also serves as
volleyball coach for Birmingham Seaholm High School.
“As I approach my final semester at Rochester College, I am still
in disbelief that I am going to receive a bachelor’s degree. I have
always wanted to graduate from college.
I have always felt deep down that my leaving the University of
Michigan was a disappointment to my parents. Now I will be the
first person in my family to receive a college degree. I know my
parents love and support me, that goes without saying. But
graduating is just important to me. It’s my way of saying to my
parents, you were right. I wish I would have listened to you;
your wisdom was heaven-sent and I ignored it.
When I was young, I thought I knew everything. I did not
consider that the choices I made would have consequences that
would affect my entire life. I did not take advice from those who
talked to God, and I did not listen and learn from those that
know God. But this college helped me change all that.
This college is a very special place. God lives here. He is the light
that shines through all the people that teach and work here. I
have felt His presence and experienced the subtle miracles that
abound in this place. I stopped doubting myself. I finally stopped
asking, “God why me,” and began thanking Him for this
opportunity to truly change my life. His plan for my life has led
me to this place, and the teachers here have helped me finish the
goal I set for myself so long ago.”
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Molding Futures ....
Dr. Greg Stevenson, Beth VanRheenen, and Barry Wheeler
Good instructors are at the heart of a quality academic program.
The lives of students at Rochester College are molded not only
through strong experiences in the classroom, but by individual
attention and personal relationships with instructors. Some of
the outstanding faculty members that serve the students of
Rochester College are introduced below.
Excellent writing skills have earned Dr. Greg Stevenson,
professor of religion, space in such publications as the Journal
of Biblical Literature and Restoration Quarterly. Currently, his
doctoral dissertation is under review for possible publication as
a book. Before joining the faculty of Rochester College last fall,
Dr. Stevenson completed degrees at Harding University, the
Harding Graduate School of Religion, and Emory University.
He also taught at Emory’s Candler School of Theology while
completing his doctoral program.
Seventeen years of teaching experience at both the secondary
and college level enrich the classroom experience of students
enrolled in classes taught by Beth VanRheenen, assistant
professor of English. Joining the faculty of Rochester College in
1998, Mrs. VanRheenen previously taught at Harding Academy, Harding University, and Arkansas State University. She
holds degrees from Harding and the University of Texas, and is
enrolled in a doctoral program at Wayne State University.
An alumnus of Rochester College, Barry Wheeler, assistant
professor of physical education, returned to his alma mater in
1989 to teach and coach athletics. While completing his master’s
degree in sports medicine at the United States Sports Academy,
he taught and served as athletic trainer at Mobile Christian
School. Currently he serves as coach of the women’s teams in
volleyball, basketball, and softball. He has lead his volleyball
teams to two national invitational championships.
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Warriors capture second at nationals
Entering the NSCAA national
basketball tournament as the
third-seeded team, the Warriors
of Rochester College captured second place at the association’s annual March event.
“For the first time, the tournament seeding was determined by
a committee,” stated Garth Pleasant, head basketball coach. “Even
though we did not have as good of
a season record as normal, we
entered the tournament with our
highest seed ever.”
While normally determining
seeds based only upon power ratings, the committee this year considered strength of schedule, team
experience at the tournament,
and interviews with competitors.
The Rochester College team rated
high in all areas.
After playing such institutions
as Wayne State, Central Michigan, Saginaw Valley, and Grand
Valley State during regular season play, the Warriors rebounded
near the end with wins over
NSCAA rival St. Mary’s College
and the University of MichiganDearborn.
Leading throughout their first
game in the national tournament,
the Warriors defeated Northern
Maine Technical College 96-73.
The next day, the Warriors came
from behind during the last two
minutes and won over Madaille
College of Buffalo, New York.
“In the third round, we played
our best defensive game of the
year,” stated Coach Pleasant. As
a result, the Warriors posted a 6948 victory over San Jose Christian College of California, who
had already defeated Northwest
Christian College, the two-time
defending champion.
In the final game of the tournament, the Warriors faced Kansas
Wesleyan University. “We had a
couple good runs during the second half, but it was not enough,”
noted Coach Pleasant. The Warriors fell 58-69. Powerhouse Kansas Wesleyan had previously
missed a spot in the NAIA tournament by one only point.
Coach Pleasant provides instructions and strategy during a time-out.
College hosts tourneys
Rochester College once again
hosted national invitationals for
the NSCAA last fall. Teams from
around the nation traveled to
Rochester Hills to participate in
cross country, soccer, and volleyball competition.
“Since many colleges participate in all three tournaments,
most prefer to schedule them all
in one location,” stated Barry
Wheeler, volleyball coach. “We
are centrally located for many of
the teams, so this is the fifth time
NSCAA officials have chosen us
to host the events.”
Defending their championship
from last year’s national invitational, the women’s volleyball
Runners from the men’s cross country team leave the starting lineup during the national invitational race.
team entered the tournament
with a 19-20 season record. The
season had included notable victories over Olivet, Spring Arbor,
and nationally-ranked Moody
Bible Institute.
In opening rounds of the volleyball tournament, the lady Warriors defeated Southern Virginia
College, National Christian University, Principia College, and
Florida College. They defeated
Southern Virginia in the semifinals, and National Christian in
the championship, not losing a
game the entire weekend.
In soccer, the Warriors lost
early matches against Centenary
College and Southern Virginia,
eliminating them from the final
tournament brackets. “Like most
of our season, we normally controlled the field, but lacked depth
for adequate scoring,” stated
Coach Kurt Fleischhut.
The men’s cross country team
won their competition with institutional record-breaker Caden
Ruohomaki taking first place in
the race. Both Caden and Jim
Primeau received NSCAA AllAmerican honors.
Others earning All-American
honors included volleyball players Lynsay Kwasnik and Tiffany
Burghdorf. Gregg Sadowski was
named to the All-American team
in soccer.
“Athletic competition plays a
major role in student life at Rochester College,” stated Dr. Ken
Johnson, president of the college.
“We look forward to expanding
such opportunities once we are
able to construct a new athletic
center and make further improvements in the athletic fields.”
Athletics
BASKETBALL
Recovering from a difficult
opening month, the lady
Warriors posted six straight
victories during February.
The late season comeback
included a 71-61 win over
the University of Michigan
at Dearborn.
TRACK
Jason Manns, a sophomore
from Randalstown, Maryland, set three institutional
records during the winter
indoor track season, including the 60 meter dash, and
both the 200 and 400 meter
distance runs. The team’s
spring schedule includes
the Hillsdale Invitational
and the Eastern Michigan
University Open.
BASEBALL
Returning to the field after
a 9-1 fall season, the men’s
baseball team traveled to
Florida during spring break
for the Cocoa Expo. With a
4-5 record from Florida, the
team opened their regular
spring season by posting
wins over Mott Community
College, Concordia College,
and St. Clair Community
College. The team also benefitted from new dugouts
on their home field as the
spring season opened.
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alumni
SPRING 2000
NORTH STAR
Second generation enrollment continues to grow Alumni News
Second generation enrollment
at Rochester College hit another
record during the current academic year as forty-eight sons and
daughters of former students enrolled for classes.
“My parents talked about the
college a lot as I was growing up,
so I always wanted to attend,”
stated Megan Graham, daughter
of Todd and Connie (Kinser) Graham, class of 1971. “I feel con-
nected since my parents have done
many of the things that I now do
on a daily basis.”
Since 1979, nearly 250 secondgeneration students have followed
in the footsteps of one or both
parents by enrolling at Rochester
College. While many have grown
up in Midwestern states, others
have traveled to Michigan from
such places as Massachusetts,
Tennessee, Arizona, Texas, Min-
nesota, Maryland, Colorado,
Florida, and West Virginia.
“I feel a sense of gratitude that
my child can experience life on
campus similar to what I did many
years ago,” stated Dean Oliver,
class of 1973. “Whenever I pull
away from campus, I have a sense
of comfort and security knowing
that my children will be urged to
do what is right.”
Before corresponding with a
Second generation students Megan Graham and Amy Yoakam visit with friends before a cross country race.
former student who had written
a note about her son attending
Rochester College next fall, an
employee recently checked the
second generation list. He discovered that eighteen of that person’s
classmates already had children
attending this year.
“Coming to the campus for reunions when I was little helped
me decide early that I wanted to
come here,” stated Kim Burgess,
daughter of Terry and Sue
(Bertch) Burgess, class of 1976.
“A lot of my friends are the sons
and daughters of people that were
friends of my parents.”
Second generation students
find that they have a lot in common with each other. Many are
active participants in campus life.
This year, one served as a host for
Celebration, several sing in the
chorus, some play on the intercollegiate teams, while others perform with small groups like Autumn, Spectrum, Company, and
the Jazz Band.
“My mom sang in Autumn and
my dad was a host for Celebration,” stated Brett Cummins, son
of Gary Cummins, class of 1978,
and Sherry (Taylor) Cummins,
class of 1979. “When performing
with the chorus on our last tour,
it was a great feeling to have my
dad come up and sing with me at
the close of the program.”
Graduate creates Mattel action toy
Do your teens know about
all the exciting new opportunities available to them
at Rochester College? Sons
and daughters ... teens from
your youth group ... friends
... they all need to know!
Please provide the Enrollment Services Office with
the following information
on prospective students.
Name, Address
City, State, Zip
Home Phone Number
Year of Graduation
Children from around the nation soon will be playing with an
action figure designed by Jeff
Clark, an alumnus of Rochester
College. Sandy Beaches, the newest addition to the Rescue Heroes
series by the Fisher-Price division of Mattel, is scheduled to hit
toy stores in April.
“I have always loved action figures and have always wanted to
work in the toy industry,” stated
Mr. Clark, a 1996 graduate with a
degree in marketing. “With that
goal in mind, I focused my studies
at Rochester College on marketing to children.”
“For my business ethics class, I
wrote on the ethics of marketing
to children,” Mr. Clark noted. “I
made a video on the marketing of
television-inspired toys for another class, and designed a toy
line for a directed study.”
Mr. Clark accepted a management position with Mattel soon
after graduation. At a recent toy
fair, someone suggested that he
submit some designs for the Rescue Heroes line, so he submitted
twenty-four characters.
“To my surprise, I soon learned
that one of my characters had
been accepted for development
and another was under consideration,” stated Mr. Clark. “Sandy
Beaches is a lifeguard with big
bare feet so he can stand easily for
the little ones.”
“Unfortunately, in recent years
the action figure category has
been populated by figures of scant-
ily-clad women, horrific monsters,
and ultra-violent heroes,” Mr.
Clark continued. “I was very excited when Fisher-Price introduced a line of positive role models like firemen, construction
workers, and astronauts.”
The new line of action figures
has been so successful that it has
spawned a new CBS animated
cartoon. Sandy will be available
to become part of the Rescue Heroes Chrome Team.
“As for the other character, well
I can’t talk about him yet,” Mr.
Clark concluded. “He is still under consideration!”
1976
Randy and Pam (Colglazier)
Matheny recently moved to 1718
Scandia Road, Warren, PA 16365.
Randy preaches for the Warren
Church of Christ, and Pam is a
homemaker. The couple also remains active in mission efforts in
India. They have three children,
Evan, Collin, and John.
1977
David and Billie (MacDonald)
Buzbee live at 3691 Crestview,
Lebanon, OH 45036. They have
three children, Jon, Naomi, and
Mary. Naomi has been in remission from cancer for almost two
years. David is a manufacturing
engineer, and Billie does private
duty nursing in addition to her
work at Village Christian School.
1978
Ken Kokotkiewicz and his two
daughters, Amanda and Stacy,
are living at 5458 NC Highway 90
East, Hiddenite, NC 28636. Ken
teaches special education for the
Hickory City Schools, and serves
as minister of the Mooresville
Church of Christ.
Loree (Utley) McCauley recently received recognition for
mathematics achievement from
Harris College, where she is pursuing a nursing degree. Loree and
her husband, Bob, live at 6521
Rolla, Houston, TX 77055.
1982
On October 10, 1999, Bryan and
Judy (Searle) Whitfield welcomed Miles Christopher. Bryan
is a DaimlerChrysler engineer,
and Judy is a corporate controller
for Cancer Care Associates. The
family resides at 255 Lancelot
Lane, Ortonville, MI 48462.
1983
Cathy Hartman married George
Fancher on December 4, 1999.
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Director of Public Relations, Rochester College, 800 West Avon
Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307.
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Avon Road, Rochester Hills,
MI 48307, or you can call
Enrollment Services tollfree at 800.521.6010. They
will be in touch!
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students! Nearly one-third
of the new students entering Rochester College last
fall transferred from other
colleges and universities to
finish their bachelor’s degree at Rochester College!
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Jeff Clark proudly checks out the Rescue Heroes line at a local toy store.
Please note children's names, recent births, job changes, marriages, promotions, etc. on a separate sheet of paper and send it
to the college with this form.
alumni
NORTH STAR
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Then and Now ...
Then ...
In 1976, Randy Gill returned
to his alma mater to build
upon an institutional
tradition in music. During
the next seven years, he
carried the music program to
yet another level of success.
Now ...
Rochester College is known
for its strong music program.
The college now offers a
bachelor’s degree in music,
with specialized tracks in
music education, music
ministry, and vocal performance. Ensembles include
the A Cappella Chorus,
Chamber Chorale, Autumn,
Spectrum, and Jazz Band.
Three full-time and five parttime instructors teach music.
The tradition continues!
Cathy is a communications administrator for Hertz, and George
is an internet specialist for Multimedia Cablevision. The couple
lives at 1824 Churchill Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.
1985
KeyBank Dayton’s Commercial
Banking Group recently named
Tim Pittman senior vice president. Tim and his wife, Laura
(Sandlin-82), have two children,
Jared and Caleb. Laura is employed as the travel coordinator
for National City Mortgage. The
family lives at 275 Parker Drive,
Springboro, OH 45066.
1986
Steve and Michele (Maxwell)
Abercrombie welcomed Vivian
Rose on June 9, 1999. Michele
currently is working as an administrative assistant for Norrell
Services. The family lives at 752
Clinton, Wyandotte, MI 48192.
Camden Dee joined Tres, Katie,
and Faith in the home of Dan
and Shannon (Roper) Boren
on December 14. In addition to
teaching science and coaching
girls basketball at Gladwin High
School, Dan preaches part-time
for the Harrison Church of Christ.
Shannon operates a daycare center. The family lives at 4348 Sylvan Grove, Gladwin, MI 48624.
1987
Tina Merrie Gosmann is now
living at 428 Briarwood Avenue
#F, Dayton, OH 45403.
1988
Brendan Joshua Donald Elmore
joined Steven and Ryan in the
home of Steve and Laura (Bologna) Elmore on September 23,
1999. Steve is a network administrator for Johnson Controls, and
Laura is a homemaker. The family resides at 39883 Day Drive,
Clinton Township, MI 48038.
1989
Mitchell Gaetano joined Caryann
in the home of Pete and Julie
(Wilson) Piazza on March 3,
1999. Pete is employed as vice
president of Joy Carroll & Associates, and Julie is a homemaker.
The family resides at 1239 Cottonwood, Lake Orion, MI 48360.
1990
In May of 1999, Brad and Julie
(Vaughn-89) Hartz welcomed a
daughter, Madison Emma. Brad
is employed as director of information systems for Heritage Food
Service Equipment, and Julie is a
homemaker. The family lives at
1127 West Ludwig Road, Fort
Wayne, IN 46825.
Jason joined Betty in the home of
Paul and Camille (Parsley-92)
Yoder on April 8, 1999. The family can be contacted at P.O. Box
675, Almont, MI 48003.
1991
Pam Tatara is the director of
childcare for Godwin Heights
Public Schools. She married Troy
Griggs on October 3, 1998. The
couple lives at 419 Mill Street #5,
Wayland, MI 49348.
1993
Michael and Tiffany (Rutherford) Holland welcomed Sage
Malina on April 23, 1999. Mike is
employed by Letavis Enterprises,
and Tiffany works part-time for
Family Orthopedic Associates.
The family lives at 1513 Bradley
Avenue, Flint, MI 48503.
1994
On February 29, Jim and Jennifer (Fredin) Theisen welcomed their first child, Jacob Robert. Jim is employed as an engineer at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, and Jennifer is a homemaker. The family lives at 3370
Binyon, Fort Worth, TX 76133.
John Whitwell, Mike Westerfield, Ken Johnson, and Wayne Baker pose after the graduation ceremonies.
Classmates honored with doctorates
Rochester College honored two
members of the class of 1962 with
the doctor of laws degree at the
winter commencement. Wayne
Baker and John Whitwell each
received the honorary degree in
recognition of their professional
accomplishments.
“Words cannot begin to adequately express my profound appreciation for the honor,” stated
Dr. Whitwell. “The college has
played such a large role in my life
and created so many opportunities for me to grow.”
After teaching high school in
Jackson and Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Whitwell became the director of bands at Abilene Christian University. He later served
in the same position at Stephen
F. Austin State University.
Dr. Whitwell currently serves
as director of bands and professor
of music at one of Michigan’s foremost schools of music. He began
that career with Michigan State
University in 1993, and now conducts the Wind Symphony and
guides the graduate program in
Do You Have E-Mail?
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web site or left a note for everyone to
read? If not, please do so today!
Now on the alumni page:
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E-Mail Directory
Transcript Request Information
Alumni Guestbook
Reunions and Alumni Events
Address Change Form
Campus News for Alumni
Missing Alumni Listing
www.rc.edu
1995
Evalee Brown currently is working as an employee services representative at Yosemite National
Park. She can be contacted at
P.O. Box 811, Yosemite National
Park, CA 95389.
Brendan Jacob joined Jonathon
in the home of Chris and Jenni
(Kogowski) Doucet on August
25, 1999. The family lives at 16658
North Kimberly, Holly, MI 48442.
Abigail Marie joined Timothy in
the home of Chris and Deanna
(Jessee) Stampfly on September 14, 1999. Chris recently began serving as youth minister of
the Camden Church of Christ.
The family lives at 680 Whitfield
Road, Camden, TN 38320.
1996
Brad Irwin is an account execu-
tive for Lexmark International.
He currently is living at 4712
North Malden, Chicago, IL 60640.
1997
Michael and Natascha (Thomas) Boren have moved to 13281
Peach, Southgate, MI 48195.
Michael is employed by Ford
Motor Company, and Natascha is
a mental health advocate at the
Downriver Guidance Clinic.
wind conducting. He is a popular
clinician and leader in professional associations.
“I cannot imagine my life without the influence and friendship
of the many truly great people I
came to know in Rochester,” Dr.
Whitwell noted. He named former
employees and students. He also
met his wife, the former Carole
Blackburn, while enrolled.
Wayne Baker currently lives in
York, Nebraska, where he serves
as president of York College. Both
Dr. Baker, and his wife, the former
Darlene Pobur, are alumni of the
college.
Beginning his thirty years of
experience in Christian education
on the campus of Rochester College, Dr. Baker served as the
institution’s first admissions
counselor. He later worked for
both Pepperdine University and
Faulkner University. He also has
preached on a full-time basis, including ministries in Kalamazoo
and Livonia, Michigan.
“I learned principles of Christianity, leadership, and personal
sacrifice by watching many employees of the college,” Dr. Baker
stated. “They impressed on my
mind that when people of faith
and talent surrender themselves
to the will of God, great things
can be accomplished.”
Reunions
Class of 1970
July 7-8, 2000
Class of 1990
July 28-29, 2000
1998
Classes of 1981-1984
September 28-31, 2000
Reunion Cruise
Call Jill Vincent
800.676.1072
Troy Butler currently is employed by Group USA. He can be
contacted at 1060 Glaser Road,
Troy, MI 48098.
For reunion planning information, contact Larry
Stewart at 248.218.2023 or
[email protected].
1999
Wanda Hibbard married Aaron
Bolhous on July 17, 1999. Wanda
is an Internet support technician
for Nucomm Marketing, and
Aaron is a mechanical engineer
at Gryphon Engineering International. The couple lives at 4-26
Cumming Street, St. Catharines,
Ontario, Canada L2S 1H9.
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volunteers
SPRING 2000
Planned
Giving
Matters
Doug Edwards
Vice President
for Development
Practicing What I Preach in Estate Planning
My wife, Janet, and I recently went through an estate planning
process. Years ago we put together a crude homemade will when
we were traveling overseas to have something in place. However, there never seemed to be a convenient time to look at how
we could be better stewards of what God has provided in our
lives. This is something we should all seriously review.
The Edwards’ estate is quite small and it would be easy for us
to say “why bother.” However, as we sat down with Dean Oliver,
a financial planner, and Bob Perry, an attorney, we began to see
that we have more in our estate than we had thought. We have
some equity in our home, a life insurance policy, retirement
annuities, and miscellaneous other things.
Dean Oliver suggested that we take a few dollars from what we
are now giving to charitable organizations to buy a wealth
replacement insurance policy. This would allow us to pass along
a gift equivalent to the size of our estimated final estate tax-free
to our children and then still leave a significant estate gift to
Rochester College and several other charities. A revocable trust
was then set up to make everything work to best advantage.
Now is the time to begin thinking about your estate and how
you can be a good steward of your assets. Call us at 800.521.6010
(option 4) to speak to someone about estate planning.
43rd Bible Lectureship
Evening Keynotes
Lynn Anderson (Sunday)
Floyd Rose (Monday)
Ken Durham (Tuesday)
Daytime Classes
Alan Black
Kelly Carter
Claude Cox
Randy Harris
D’Esta Love (women)
John W. Smith
Ron Tyler
and others
Special Activities
Sonsational Sunday
Area-Wide Worship
Mark your calendar!
October 1-3, 2000
NORTH STAR
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October 16, 1999 through April 3, 2000
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West Side Church of Christ
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Howard & Elva Hale
ROCHESTER COLLEGE
Everneza Hughes
ED ROSENBAUM
Bill & Mary Rosenbaum
LEAH ROSENBAUM
Bill & Mary Rosenbaum
KEN & NORA WOOTEN
Annie Moore
Memorial gifts and honor gifts may be sent to the Office of the President at the college address on
the mailing panel. Be sure to include 1) your name and full address, 2) the name of the person being
honored, and 3) the name and address of the person to receive an acknowledgment card.
Rochester College Estate Planning Advisory Board
The following individuals currently serve on the advisory board described in the front page story:
Gregg Carrier, Owner/Certified Financial Planner, Carrier Financial Planning, Clio, MI
Bob Carris, Registered Principal, LPL Financial, Livonia, MI
James Couch, Owner/Broker, Couch Financial Services, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
W. Stanley Edwards, Agent, Business Insurance Services, Martin, TN
Dana Eubank, Owner, Money@Work, Davison, MI
Barbara Flatt, Assistant Vice President, Hazel Park National City Bank, Hazel Park, MI
Greg Hinkson, Certified Financial Planner, First Financial Planners, Inc., Troy, MI
David Laikind, Certified Public Accountant/Financial Advisor, Ortonville, MI
Frank Myer, Registered Representative, AXA Advisors, Dallas, TX
Robert Perry, Attorney, Butzel Long, Birmingham, MI
Dean Oliver, Owner, Charitable Financial Concepts, Davison, MI
Alan Sanborn, State Representative, 32nd District, Lansing, MI
Dave Smith, Agent, State Farm Insurance Companies, Clarkston, MI
Michael Thomas, Attorney, Flint, MI
John Todd, Attorney/Professor of Political Science, Rochester College
Mark VanRheenen, CPA/Executive Vice President, Rochester College
Larry Walker, Agent, Nationwide Insurance and Financial, Burton, MI
volunteers
NORTH STAR
Build Better Churches!
Midwest Sermon Seminar
May 15-18, 2000
“Preaching from
Autobiography in
Paul’s Letters”
for more information
phone 248.218.2144
Jim Wood Church
Leadership Seminar
June 2-3, 2000
featuring George Oliver
and local church leaders
for further information
phone 248.218.2022
Bible Teachers Workshop
June 3, 2000
practical lessons on
teaching the Bible
to various age groups
for more information
phone 248.218.2022
Zoe Worship Conference
August 11-12, 2000
featuring Randy Gill (‘74),
Larry Bridgesmith (‘68),
and Jeff Walling
for detailed information
phone 248.218.2022
Volunteers
in Action
Phase one of the Associates
Brick Plaza is under construction. Bricks still can
be purchased from Barbara
O’Rourke at 810.739.4836.
Bob Waggoner, former instructor of Bible, recently
donated a copy of his doctoral dissertation to the
Muirhead Library. His research centered on training for Christians to confront secular humanism.
SPRING 2000
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Summer series planned for churches
Providing a valuable service to
churches in the northern region
of the United States, Rochester
College will host a series of four
training programs this summer.
Each will focus on ways to build
stronger churches.
The Midwest Sermon Seminar,
which last year drew participants
from fourteen states and three
countries, will take place on May
15-18. Carl Holladay of Emory
University, Carson Reed of Indianapolis, Indiana, Andre Resner
of Abilene Christian University,
and John York of Lipscomb University will center lessons around
the theme Autobiography in the
Pauline Epistles.
“Recognizing the quality of our
program and caliber of our seminar speakers, ACU Press recently
announced that the first in a series of books on biblical preaching would be based on last year’s
seminar,” stated Dr. David Fleer,
program coordinator. “There is
the possibility that the entire series of six books will be based
upon the seminar.”
On June 2-3, George Oliver,
director of the Human Resources
Program at Harding University,
will be the featured speaker at
the Jim Wood Church Leadership Seminar. The seminar is
named in honor of Jim Wood,
who served as an elder with Mr.
Oliver at the Royal Oak Church
of Christ for many years.
In addition to sessions by Mr.
Oliver, six successful leaders from
the local area will address church
growth strategies. Those include
Vernon Boyd, Mark Brackney,
Jim Larsen, David Parks, Zachary
Pope, and Jerry Tallman.
Running concurrent with the
Leadership Seminar on June 3,
Dr. Michael Westerfield, Vikki
Bentley, and Lynne Stewart, all
of Rochester College, will present
a morning workshop for Bible
class teachers. Special sessions
will focus on teaching methods
for various age groups.
Rounding out the summer, the
Zoe Group of Nashville, Tennessee, will present a seminar on
August 11-12. While focusing on
their mission of fostering wor-
ship renewal in the lives of individuals and churches, the group
also will present special sessions
on church leadership and the
planting of new churches.
Sponsored thus far by eight
congregations from Michigan,
Ohio, and Indiana, the seminar
will feature Randy Gill and Larry
Bridgesmith, alumni from Nashville, Tennessee, and Jeff Walling
of Charlotte, North Carolina.
“By providing specialized programs for preachers, church leaders, Bible class teachers, and worship leaders, we hope to equip
individuals with better tools to
serve in their local communities,”
stated Elton Albright, director of
church relations.
Participants in last year’s Midwest Sermon Seminar visit a book table.
Associates tap into on-line shopping
Tapping into current trends in
on-line shopping, the Associates
of Rochester College recently announced participation in the Shop
and Support program. By shopping on-line through the Shop
and Support site, individuals can
divert a percentage of their purchases to the college at no additional cost to themselves.
“We now have the easiest and
most fun way ever to make money
for the Associates,” stated Ann
Luchsinger, coordinator of the
program. “You do not have to
bake anything, plan ahead, or
even leave the house.”
Currently, over 100 shopping
Getting Started
To use the Shop & Support program, follow these simple steps:
• Log onto www.shopandsupport.com.
• Enter Associates of Rochester College when asked for your
particular nonprofit organization. For state and city, use
Michigan and Rochester.
• Confirm the organization by clicking the college name when
it appears on the next screen.
• Enter your e-mail address when requested. Shop & Support
will not use or sell your address. This simply will enable the
Associates to contact you in the future.
• Choose an on-line retailer from more than 100 choices. Make
sure the name of the Associates appears in the red bar at the
top of your screen once you are on the retailer’s site. You are
now ready to place an order. The Associates will receive a
percentage of any purchases you make.
sources, including many major
retailers, participate in the Shop
and Support program. Once an
individual enters a retailer’s web
site from the Shop and Support
platform, they have full access to
that company’s entire line of products and services.
“Shop and Support is the easiest fund raising effort I have ever
seen,” stated Sharon Whitlatch,
president of the Associates. “Everyone should share this information with their family, friends,
and co-workers.”
Most participating sources donate anywhere from three to nineteen percent of a sale to a nonprofit organization like the Associates. Some offer as much as 48%.
Available products include everything from clothing, gift items,
flowers, and toys to greeting cards,
cosmetics, office products, and
auto parts.
“I have tried out this program,
and it works great,” stated Mrs.
Luchsinger. “One of my purchases
came the next day, and all of them
within a week.”
A complete listing of participating retailers can be obtained
at www.shopandsupport.com.
Important instructions for using
the program correctly are included on the left.
For more information or questions about the Shop and Support
program, contact Mrs. Luchsinger
at [email protected].
Sampling
of Sources
Over 100 on-line shopping
sources now participate in
the Shop & Support program. Here is a sampling of
those sources and the percentage of a sale that is donated to the Associates of
Rochester College:
Avon ........................... 7%
Baby Outlet ................ 9%
Borders ....................... 3%
Bugle Boy ................... 4%
Burpee ........................ 3%
CVC Pharmacy ........ 14%
Dell Computers .......... 1%
Disney Store ............... 3%
Express Autoparts ... 14%
FTD ............................ 4%
Golf Warehouse ......... 5%
Hallmark .................. 11%
Hickory Farms ........... 5%
JC Penney .................. 4%
Lands’ End ................. 3%
Leggs Products .......... 8%
L.L. Bean ................ $4.00
Mattel ......................... 8%
OshKosh B’Gosh ........ 6%
Office Max .................. 4%
Sharper Image ......... 13%
Sony Music Direct ..... 9%
Toys R Us ................. 10%
Warner Brothers ........ 5%
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donors
SPRING 2000
CHALLENGE ALLIANCE
GIFTS OVER $10,000
Mary Ellen Adams
Betsy Addams
Anonymous Donor
Anonymous Donor
Jim & Debbie Arnett
Associates of Rochester College
Jim & Vivian Avey
Gary & Rosemary Carson
Donald & Shane Carter ‘64
Scott & Gaila Collins
Eaton Corporation
Ford Motor Company
General Motors Foundation
Ennis & Nancy Ham
Gerald & Lucille Isom
Mrs. Robert D. Luchsinger
Phillip & Peggy Malone
Ralph & Wilma McQueen
Alberta Muirhead
Larry & Kay Norman
William O’Neal Estate
Harold & Helen Slater
Mary Taylor Estate
Robert & Rosalie Turner
Bob & Mary Utley
Warner Lambert Company
TRUSTEE’S ALLIANCE
GIFTS OF $5,000 - $9,999
N. H. Beaman
Byrl & Pat Brockman
John & Rosemary Brown
Chrysler Corporation
Lorraine Church
Toni Curtis
Betty Dickinson ‘78
John & Beth Fisher
Bruce & Judy Foulk
Frank Rewold & Son Inc.
Mildred Kikhoefel
Pat & Jane Kirby
Wilma Lutz
William Nations
Dean & Zan Oliver ‘73, ‘75
Robert Overton
Barry & Rebekah Pate ‘71
Art & Marge Pope
Richard & Gena Richardson
Santa Fe Pacific Foundation
Donald & Ethel Smith
Cornell Stamoran
The Washington Foundation
Lawrence & Linda Watson
Gordon & Carole Wright
Patrick & Margaret Zurlinden
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
GIFTS OF $1,000 - $4,999
Adrian Church of Christ
Anonymous Foundation
Elton & Rita Albright
Ameritech Foundation
Robert & Denise Ammerman ‘78
Amoco Foundation Inc.
Bill & Barbara Anderson
Anonymous Donor
Anonymous Donor
Noreen Andrews & Viola Coltson
Ann Arbor Church of Christ
Roger & Kathy Anspach
Bank One
Melvin & Dorothy Barnes
Donald & Joan Barton
Robert & Lucy Benham
Bordine’s Nursery
Bridgestone & Firestone Trust Fund
James Brown ‘62
Jim & Wendy Burcham
Michael & Evelyn Burns
James & Linda Butterfield
Butzel Long
Candace Cain
Dennis & Trish Carter
Tedd & Linda Case
CBI Design Professionals
Jim & Nell Chamblee
Norman & Marge Christman
Comerica Inc.
Scott & Melissa Cottrill
Bob & Nola Cucheran ‘67, ‘64
Gary & Dana Davis ‘76
Jeff & Mollie Debandt
William DeWeese
Ed & Delores Dickinson ‘79, ‘80
Natalie Dobat
Niles & Diana Dover
Dow Chemical
Doris Dunn
Chuck & Joyce Duvall ‘63
Jerry & Virginia Ebeling
Steve & Mildred Eckstein
Ron & Cathy Englehart
James & Pamela Flannery
Floyd Kent Foundation
Gene & Peg Fowler
Derrel & Pat Fox
Todd & Connie Graham ‘71
Howard & Joan Hagerman
Duane & Patty Harrison
Rodney & Angela Hazel ‘00, ‘91
Tim & Donna Hickerson
William Hill
Dean & Thelma Hoggatt
Gail & Caroline Hopkins
IBM Corporation
John & Verdena Ireland
ITW
Robert & Jane Jackson
Buel Johnson
David & Ruby Johnson
Ken & Mary Johnson
Johnson Controls Foundation
Kellogg’s of Battle Creek
Walter & Lottie Kos
Larry & Marian Kreul
Kurschat & Company
Bill & Katie Lackowski ‘98
Lake Orion Church of Christ
Robert & Kim Martin
Jim & Carol McCartney ‘78
Dick & Betty McClurg
Jimmie & Rosalie McGuire
Christopher & Kalai McHan
Larry & Mary Moebs
Ben & Susan Noah
Dale & Barbara Norris
Rudy & Anna Northcutt
Northpointe Community Church of
Christ
Northwest Church of Christ
Bob & Kathy Norton ‘82, ‘83
John & Mary Lou O’Brien
Jim & Bertha O’Rourke
Toby & Chris Osburn
Al Oz
Lynn & Barbara Packer
Dave & Linda Park ‘74
Rick & Carol Passage
Diane Philpot
Herbert & Elsa Ponting Foundation
Jim & Caye Randolph
Joe & Sarah Reddick
Quinn & Peggy Reed
Tom & Diane Rellinger ‘80
Annette Riley
Rochester Church of Christ
Clarence Rohlfs Estate
Iola Rummel
Ed & Catherine Sadurski
Alan & Lori Sanborn
SBC Foundation
Nick & Geneva Schafsnitz
Vernon & Barbara Schnathorst
Shell Companies Foundation
Donald & Landra Shotts
Sid & Joan Smith
The St. Paul Company Inc.
State Farm Foundation
Dick & Chloe Stephens
Mark & Leslie Stowe ‘74
John & Joyce Todd ‘67
Mary Trenary
Trenton Church of Christ
TRW Foundation
Upjohn Company
Mark & Beth VanRheenen
Alan & Debra Waites
Roy & Sue Westerfield
Don & Doe Whetstone
Earl & Wilma Williams
Joe & Helen Williams
Fred Wiseman
Hellen Wood
Ed & Joan Work ‘65
Jesse & Sarah Yoakum
PROGRESS CLUB
GIFTS OF $500 - $999
American Express Company
Auto-Owners Insurance
Neil & Laura Baxter
Kenyatte Baylor ‘96
Bob & Betty Bell
Bob & Becky Bennett
Donald & Linda Berkey
Gary & Pamela Birdwell
Viva Blackburn
Roger & Sherry Bousho
Mark & Christine Brackney ‘90, ‘89
Bill & Jamie Brosey
Ken & Barb Burman ‘70
John & Teddy Butts ‘68
Gary & Wendy Byram
Rob & Sherri Clarke ‘82, ‘84
Dwight & Jan Coe
Floyd & Lanell Coppedge
Herb & Charlotte Dean
James & Kathleen Derickson
Thomas & Joanne Duncan
Pansy Durrill
Ronald & Carroll Duvall ‘63
Gertrude Dykes
David & Lathell Dymacek
Doug & Janet Edwards ‘62
Aaron & Rose Ellis ‘75
Jerry & Joyce Felzien
Brad & Betsy Fisher
Milton & Evelyn Fletcher
Everett & Maxine Foster ‘83
Debra Fovenesi
Al & Suzanne Garner
Garretson Road Church of Christ
Martin & Nelda Gay
Savage & Mariella Goff
Michael & Sonia Gresham ‘71, ‘70
Greg & Kathy Guymer ‘78
Charles & Margaret Hadfield
Ken & Ruth Ann Handley ‘70
Naomi Hanford
George & Karen Hanley
Steve & Julie Harper ‘79
Jeff & Paula Herron ‘75
Greg Hinkson
Holmes Road Church of Christ
Bruce & Elsie Hostrup
Leonard & Dixie Jacobsen
Roger & Pat Jewett
Bob & Linda Jones
Kenova Church of Christ
Robert & Deidre Kerszulis
Mike & Dawn Kurschat ‘86
Axel & Christine Liimatta ‘93
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Ray & Sharyn MacDonald ‘65
Vera Manley
Ernie & Ginny May ‘77, ‘78
Wallice & Virginia Mays
Medtronic Foundation
Scott & Julie Morgenstern ‘91
David & Barbara Morrow
Walter & Barbara Neild
Don & Bernice Oberholzer
Auritus Oliver
Jim & Beth Paul
Lawrence & Margaret Pike
Frank & Terry Pitts ‘86, ‘83
Plymouth Community United Way
Edith Pociask
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Powell
Tim & Ivy Pruitt ‘82, ‘83
Kelly Ries
Ken & Debbie Scott
Calvin & Patsy Seccombe
Doug & Shelia Selke
Bill & Joanne Shinsky
Coy & Wynelle Spurgeon
Jerry & Marion Starling
Stephens Christian Trust
Dean & Pamela Stewart
Kenneth Stewart
Stony Island Church of Christ
Mel & Diane Storm
Harvey & Ruth Stringfellow
Jerry & Janet Tarrant
Jim & Raida Thomas
Michael & Brenda Tittle
Louhon & Carolyn Tucker
USG Foundation Inc.
Reed & Pam Vinson ‘67, ‘69
Iris Vinther
Rick & Karen Watson ‘70
Mike & Sharon Westerfield
Richard & Sherry Westlund
Marvin & Dorothy Whitledge
Larry & Phyllis Wilkins
CENTURY CLUB
GIFTS OF $100 - $499
Gary & Donna Ablett
Billy Adams
Vernon & Kay Adams
Martha Addison
Dick & Mary Aeder
Paul & Renae Affholter
Cecil & Shirley Alexander
Doug & Cathy Allen ‘81, ‘80
Jack Allen
James & June Allen
Allstate Foundation
Beatrice Amen
AmSouth
Gary & Jodie Anspach
Dale & Lucy Anthony ‘63
Dave & Barb Arbaugh ‘78
Brian & Patricia Arnett
Arrow Electronics Inc.
Tom & Betty Ashburn
Association of Oak Park School
Administrators
Amy Avant ‘98
William & Kathleen Bailey
Phyllis Baker
Garry & Tamera Balk
James & Verbal Ballard
Manly & Louise Ballard
David & Lillian Barbier
John & Anita Barcroft
Rachael Bartlett
John & Mary Barton
Marjorie Bash
Dan & Anne Bateman
Thomas & Bonnie Batey
Larry & Kaye Baxter
Charles & Blodwyn Beals
Christine Beamer
Robert & Jean Bechler
Danny & Denise Beeks ‘73
Bellsouth Corporation
John & Helen Belt
John & Joanne Benedict
Joe & Vikki Bentley
Sylvia Berger
Gene & Wilma Bryant
John & Barbara Bryant
William Bryant
James & Louise Bugg ‘65
Bob & Pamela Bullock
Pete & Jane Bullotta
Robert & Lennie Bumbalough
Peter & Bonita Bumpass
Boyd & Shirley Burger
Timothy & Laurie Burns
Ralph & Geneva Burris
Hayward & Sandra Burton
Ruth Buschmann
Marilyn Buss
Mary Ann Butler
James & Rayola Byrne
Lee Cagle
Steve & Mary Cain ‘94
Greg & Karen Campbell ‘85
Gregory & Kelly Campbell
Earl & Janet Carpenter
Paul & Angela Carpenter ‘85, ‘84
Gregg & Rachel Carrier ‘68
Bob & Teri Carris
Anna Carter
Jerry & Lula Carter
Mr. & Mrs. George Caruthers
David & Jackie Case ‘67
Jim & Betty Casey ‘62
Herma Conrad
Consumers Energy
Ron & Tanya Content ‘81
Betty Cook
Katie Cook
Bill & Alicia Cooke
Gaines & Eleanor Cope
Fred Copple
Judy Corbin
Mike & Diane Corder
Rick & Dimple Correa
Tom & Candi Cothron
Jamie & Sheila Couch
Gene & Mary Alice Cowie
Bill & Molly Cox
Bill & Pat Cox
Ron & Cindy Cox ‘61
CPC International Inc.
Tom & Mary Craig
Lydia Cram
Brent & Amy Cramp ‘99
Bob & Jennie Cross
Wilford Culler
Gary & Ginny Cummins ‘78
Arthur & Mary Curnutte
Dennis & Emmy Curnutte ‘71, ‘69
Burl & Evelyn Curtis
Carmen & Nancy D’Ascenzo ‘61
Debra Dahl
NORTH STAR
Fred & Lynn Edens
Ruby Eldridge
Bettye Ellington
Bill & Martha Ellis
Darrel & Joy Emerson ‘68
W. T. & Janie Engle
Stephen & Joy Ennis
Robert & Susan Epley
Dennis & Sue Evans
Pat & Beatrice Eveland
Floyd & Beverly Fair
J.D. & Perilee Farmer
Federated Department Stores
Carl & Sue Feltner
Keith & Pat Ferchau ‘61
Steve & Sherry Feril
Dennis & Linda Finley
Gary & Diane Finley
Flanders Road Church of Christ
Jerry & Barbara Flatt
Floyd & Joyce Fleischhut
Kurt & Jody Fleischhut ‘82
John & Agnes Flowers
Clarence & Barbara Floyd
Karlida Flusche
Bob & Jane Forrester ‘62
Paul & Karen Fralick
Thomas & Juanita Fralick
Anna Francisco
Jessie & Maggie Grice
Donald & Ginger Griesing
Kris & Cynthia Griewahn
Charles & Lynne Griffin
Dean & Dolly Griffith
Todd & Carla Grizzell ‘86
Ray & Diane Guinn
George & Pat Hack
Richard & Joan Hackman
Jim & Sandy Haferkamp ‘88
Wayne & Norma Hagaman
Robert & Gloria Hagan
Dan & Lois Hagerman ‘76
Richard & Mattie Hall
Carol Halsey
Vernon & Opal Hampton
Richard & Sue Hand
Jim & Kim Handley ‘94
Bill & Brenda Hanna
Roger & Norma Harkness
Walter & Maxine Harlan
Brian & Ann Harrington
Lavonda Harris
William & Jean Harris
Andy & Missy Harrison ‘91
Ashley Harrison
Laverne Harrison
Scott & Laurie Hartley
John & LeAnn Harvey ‘83
Modified clubs reflect giving patterns
Reflecting a positive change
in giving patterns among friends
1999 Donor Gift Clubs
of Rochester College, the Development Office decided over a
Club Name
Gift Level Donors Gifts
year ago to establish new giving
Challenge Alliance over $10,000 26 $1,173,682
clubs for 1999. Since that time,
Trustee's Alliance 5,000-9,999
26
152,618
donors again rallied in support
President's Circle 1,000-4,999 126
226,269
of the college as 1,840 individuProgress Club
500-999
97
61,187
als and organizations provided
Century Club
100-499
797
154,295
$1,794,534 in gift income durPartners Club
1-99
768
26,483
ing the 1999 calendar year.
Total of Donors and Gifts 1,840 $1,794,534
“For quite some time, we had
been experiencing a noticeable
increase in the number of families making sizeable gifts to the college,” stated Doug Edwards, vice president for development. “Consequently, we felt it would be appropriate to recognize those individuals with a
new club, and then restructure the other clubs into fewer categories.”
Prior to 1999, the Trustee’s Alliance honored all individuals and organizations giving over
$5,000 per calendar year. Now, those giving in amounts over $10,000 per year are honored
by a new club, referred to as the Challenge Alliance. “Even though gifts of every size are
important to the college, large gifts will be required for us to meet many of the challenging
goals of our next capital campaign,” stated Mr. Edwards.
Nationwide, over 1,000 employers continued to match employee gifts during the past year.
Rochester College received matching gifts from
fifty-eight companies, totaling an impressive
$143,613 of the college’s gift income. “Many
Top Matching Gift
people do not realize that their employers will
Companies for 1999
actually double or triple their gifts to the college
without any additional cost to themselves if
Warner Lambert Company
they simply submit matching forms with their
General Motors Corporation
gifts,” Mr. Edwards noted. A list of matching
Eaton Corporation
companies can be obtained by calling the DevelFord Motor Company
opment Office at 800.521.6010.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
“Rochester College salutes the many good
Santa Fe Pacific Corporation
people and organizations listed on these two
Ameritech Corporation
pages,” stated Dr. Ken Johnson, president of
Kellogg’s of Battle Creek
the college. “These donors have helped us conBridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
tinue a transformation of the college.”
State Farm Insurance Companies
“Over the past year, friends have funded
Bank One
facility improvements and new program develDow Chemical Company
opment, and have allowed us to acquire addiAmoco Corporation
tional faculty members to support those proThe St. Paul Companies
grams,” Dr. Johnson continued. “At the same
SBC Communications, Inc.
time, they have helped us continue setting the
Comerica Inc.
stage for our next major campaign.”
Inez Bernard
Glenn & Joan Berry
Paul Berry
Jack & Marsha Bills
Edward & Lois Birdwell
Don & Judy Blake
Mrs. Dallas Blankenship
Mary Blaylock
Mary Bloomingburg
Wayne & Helen Bloomingburg
John & Edith Blount
Roger & Judy Blue
Travis & Hazel Blue
Paul & Becky Bochniak ‘76
Chris & Sheri Boleratz
Russ & Frances Bone
Benny & Susan Boone
Andy & Rebecca Borchers
Martha Bouman
Vernon & Alice Boyd
David & Alisa Brackney ‘87, ‘86
George & Kathleen Brackney
Jerry & Rita Brackney
Dan & Sandra Bradburn
Erma Brand
David Brass
Pete & Janine Brazle ‘77
Don & Patricia Brewster
Anna Brooks
Bill & Barb Brooks ‘71
Karl & Carletta Brooks
Richard & Linda Brooks
James & Mildred Broome
Ronnie Brumbaugh
Leo & Ruth Casey
James & Ada Castleman
Bob & Jan Chaffin
John & Mary Chalk
Helen Chatman
Graydon & Edna Chester
Christ Foundation
Glen & Helen Churchill
Citation Tools Inc.
Jewell Clair
Stan & Tawnya Clanton
Lynn Clapp
Don & Patricia Clark
Lyle & Jean Clarke
Clarkston CAD Inc
Bruce & Lisa Clay
Frank & Winifred Clayton
Jesse & Andrea Clayton
Randy & Teresa Clouse ‘77
Dean & Ruth Clutter
Tony & Sheryl Coccia
Bill & Clarissa Cochran
Henry & Lee Coe
Steven & Barbara Cohu
Theo & Maxine Coleman
Gary & Marge Collins
Godfrey & Barb Collins
Colony Cleaners & Laundry
Wendell & Shirley Combs
Conant Gardens Church of Christ
Concerned Brethren
Mary Conner
Phil & Tamera Conner ‘89, ‘90
Walter & Shirley Conner
Dortha Darnell
Bryan & Francesca Davies ‘91, ‘95
Don & Dixie Davies
Beverly Davis ‘00
Harrison & Robbie Davis
John & Shirley Davis
Mark & Penny Davis
Roger & Barbara Davis
Steve & Debra Davis
Al & Fonda Dawkins ‘64, ‘67
Kevin & Colleen Daymon ‘78
Tracy Dean
Carl & Linda DeCaspers
Stephen & Patrice Deckard
Ralph & Judy Dembeck
James Demello
John & Suzzanne Dempsey
Clark & Joanne Dennis
Mary T. Dennis
David & Linda DeSimone
Doyle & Myrtle Dickinson
Mark & Kathy Dillard ‘78
Ralph & Bernice Dingess
Sharon Donnenwerth
Betty Downing
Michael & Lynn Dreimiller
Michael & Lisa Dryden ‘84
Thomas & Donna Duncan
Rob & Melinda Dunn ‘76
Linda Dunning
Irv & Olga Dworkin
John & Johnnie Eckstein
Nelson & Jan Eddy
Brian & Dawn Edens ‘93
Dale & Patty French
Gordon French
Matthew & Janine French ‘76
Mark & Cheryl Frost
Don & Jo Fugate
Marlice Fulton ‘79
Scott & Suzanne Fuson
Jerry & Teresa Gailbreath ‘76, ‘75
Homer & Betty Gainer
Kevin Gaines
Mike & Anne Garrison ‘84
William Gaston
James & Johnie Gatewood
Otis & Irene Gatewood
Gemini Forms & Systems
Joseph & Jane Gensic
Gerald J. Yurk Associates
Doyle & Linda Gerig
Gail Germain
George & Joye Girdley
Oliver Girouard
Paulette Gladden
Oscar & Hazel Glover
Joyce Gobbell
Shane & Michele Godmere ‘99, ‘91
David & Bobbie Goodman
David & Deborah Goodman
Goodyear Tire Company
Eugene & Rosie Graham
Ross & Emily Grantham ‘97, ‘98
Jeff & Ruth Green
Pauline Greer
Rick & Shannon Greer ‘00
George & Carolyn Gregg
David & De Anna Harvill
Rick & Merry Hastings
Anne Hawkins
Frona Hawkins
Ron & Laureen Hazel
David & Pamela Heintzman ‘76
R. J. & Margaret Henderson
Wes & Kathryn Hendrick
Allen & Barbara Henry
Dennis & Kim Herndon
Adrian & Barbara Herren
Helen Herrington
Norman & Merilyn Herron
Connie Higginbotham
Rick & Karen Hillman
David & Linda Himes
Andy & Lyn Hinson
Morris & Gail Hinson ‘64, ‘73
Troy & Marcia Hinson
Edward & Linda Hodgens
John & Kerri Hoenstine ‘81
Randy & Jan Hoffman ‘77
Kent & Debi Hoggatt ‘72, ‘88
Ted & Bonnie Holcombe
Anna Holder
Lois Holley
Warren & Deane Holmes
Ben & Louise Holt
Charles & Annie Hopkins
Shannon & Susan Houtrouw
Jeff & Tammy Howe ‘95
David Howell
Howmet Corporation
Paul & Lena Hubbard
Rick & Kellie Hueter
Kirk & Susan Hunter
Gerald & Barbara Hyder
Ronald & Nina Hyder
Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Detroit
WXYT
Ingersoll-Rand Company
Brad Irwin ‘96
Dan & Lora Isenberg ‘82
Bertha Jackson
June James
Bob & Mildred Jenkins
Paul & Kelli Jewett ‘86
Arlie & Fannie Johnson
Craig & Kara Johnson
Steven & Kathryn Johnson
Johnson & Johnson Company
James & Lila Jones ‘67
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Celebration produced in larger facility
Celebrate Power served as the theme for Celebration in Song as the students and
employees of Rochester College presented their 23rd annual production on March 17-18. In
order to accommodate larger crowds and to provide more stage room for performers, the
college produced the show in the auditorium of the Rochester Church of Christ.
As usual, creativity marked the production as the
campus social clubs developed the theme by teaching
subtle lessons with an abundance of humor. Hi-tech
sound and lighting effects, enhanced by the new location, gave the production a new flair.
BELOW: Mighty Mouse’s grandson visits Tau’s nursing home for aged superheroes. RIGHT: A teammate
provides support in Sigma Phi/Delta Nu’s game show.
ABOVE: Cards from Epsilon/APO
avoid being mislead by the joker.
RIGHT: Employee participants bemoan the humble life of a cow.
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VOLUME 41 NUMBER 2 SPRING 2000
Education program takes major step
Officially launching the process
that will enable the college to
certify teachers through the state
of Michigan, Rochester College
recently entered into a mentoring
agreement with Madonna University of Livonia, Michigan.
“For years, we have desired to
provide all the training required
for students preparing to teach,”
stated Dr. Ken Johnson, president of the college. “We are now
at the point where that dream
will soon become reality.”
Rochester College initiated a
cooperative program with Madonna in 1996 through which students have been able to complete
both teaching majors and teacher
certification. That program has
allowed students to complete approximately three years of their
work at Rochester College before
finishing at Madonna, while remaining on the campus of Rochester College the entire time.
Since starting the cooperative
program, Rochester College has
added certifiable majors at the
bachelor’s degree level in English,
music, and history. In Michigan,
students desiring to teach must
obtain a certifiable major and then
obtain their teacher credential
along with that major.
“Since we are now able to offer
teaching majors, it seemed like
an appropriate time for us to be-
Classroom observation provides practical experience for Kim Burgess.
gin the process for providing certification as well,” stated Dr. Mike
Westerfield, provost.
“The state requires applicants
desiring a program for certification to have a mentor that presently serves as a teacher training
institution,” Dr. Westerfield continued. “Naturally we decided to
approach Madonna because of our
present arrangements with the
cooperative program.”
During the mentoring process,
Dr. Robert Kimball, director of
Madonna’s education department, will lead the college through
the application process and pro-
Dr. Michael Westerfield visits with guests from Madonna University.
vide advice as the college develops its education program. Dr.
Kimball has chaired several committees that visit campuses on
behalf of the state during the approval process.
“This fall, we will begin offering the freshman-level classes,”
stated Dr. Westerfield. “At first,
each institution will teach about
a third of the courses, and the last
third will be covered by student
teaching. As we continue through
the process for about five years,
Rochester College will assume
more classes each year.”
While all courses will be offered
on the campus of Rochester College, Madonna will recommend
credentialing to the state as the
mentoring process begins. Eventually, that process will transfer
to Rochester College.
“We expect education to develop as our largest program on
campus,” noted Dr. Westerfield.
“Last year, over half of our incoming class indicated an interest in education.”
“The projected teacher shortage over the next decade is tremendous,” Dr. Westerfield continued. “In light of that fact, we
anticipate our education program
meeting a strong interest of our
students as well as an important
need in our society.”