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First FruitsMeet One of Cottey’s

Baccalaureate Students

Elily Daffa

by Sonia Cowen

lily Daffa earned her associate degree and received her diploma from Cottey College in May. Today, she’s a third-year student at Cot-tey pursuing her BA degree in interna-tional relations and business, with an em-phasis in international business, through the Institute for Women’s Leadership and Social Responsibility.

Elily is 21 years of age, and has two older brothers who reside in Ethiopia. Her hometown is Addis Ababa, Ethio-pia’s capital city.

Coming to Cottey was Elily’s first trip to the USA; however, it was her uncle, who attended Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, who introduced her to Cottey. “He was dating a Cottey girl and told me about the great college she was attending. Then my aunt helped me search for the right college and university in the US—and it was Cottey!”

When asked what misconceptions about Ethiopia she had to dispel when she ar-rived in the USA, Elily said, “The entire country of Ethiopia is not starving!” She said, however, she appreciates when people ask her about Ethiopia and don’t assume they know already. When asked

Shown above are the first students to enroll in Cottey’s Bachelor of Arts degree programs.

hen Dr. Judy Rogers was inaugurated as the eleventh President of Cottey College in 2004, she made a point of saying in her inaugural ad-dress that “Cottey must grow.” In her speech, Dr. Rogers outlined her goal of seeing 500 students per year enrolled at Cottey during her tenure.

Of course, getting to 500 students wasn’t simply a matter of wishful thinking or recruiting harder, it meant research, plan-ning, and hard work to come up with a plan that would help the College attract an additional 150-175 students each year. Dr. Rogers put the campus constituency to work in that first year to develop the 2011 Plan: Building a Model for Women’s Education with seven specific goals, the first of which was increase enrollment to 500.

Seven years after Dr. Rogers’ inauguration, Cottey is seeing some of the first fruits of the planning and work that went into making the future a reality when 17 students enrolled in the first-ever Bachelor of Arts degree programs at Cottey College this fall.

Regular readers of the Viewpoint know this was a lengthy process from contemplating which degree programs to offer to receiving approval from Cottey’s accrediting agency, The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Associa-tion of Colleges and Schools. As reported in the summer issue, that approval to offer three specific Bachelor of Arts programs was received in late May.

All but two of the first students in the baccalaureate programs are from the second-year class of 2011. One student is from the Class of 2008, another is from the Class of 2001, but both

wanted to return to Cottey to finish their bachelor degrees. Primarily, these students are from last year’s associate degree class because Cottey was not allowed to promote the new degree programs to prospective students off campus until final approval was received in late May. By that time, many students had already made their decisions on where they would be attending classes in fall 2011. However, recruiting for spring and fall 2012 has already begun.

“We have an admission representative, Amber Francis, who is specifically going out to recruit transfer students from the community and other two-year colleges into our new BA programs,” said Rick Eber, vice president for enrollment management. “We anticipate a good percentage of the initial growth in these programs will come from transfer students and from Cottey alumnae who want to return to their Alma Mater to complete their bachelor degree.”

The three programs in English, Environmental Studies, and International Relations and Business have been designed specifically to be set apart from similar degrees at other institutions.

“The B.A. program requires students to enroll in two courses that carry the Women’s Leadership Studies (WLS) rubric,” explained Sonia Cowen, executive director of the Institute for Women’s Leadership and Social Responsibility. “The first has been approved for enrollment this semester: WLS 310 Introduction to Interdisciplinarity (1 credit). This course utilizes a single question of the students, who in turn must research the issue and respond in both writing and a formal panel presentation of their individual viewpoints on the is-sue, the perspective of the issue from their declared major (i.e., women’s writers, environmental studies, international

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what misconceptions were dispelled about the USA when she arrived, Elily said, “Not everyone is rich” and “There are fewer people walking here, and no one honks their car horns like they do back home.”

It was Cottey’s new B.A. in international relations and business that attracted Elily again to Cottey, so she returned from Ethiopia this summer to begin her third year of study. She said the biggest draw to the new B.A. program was its study abroad opportunities for majors in inter-national relations and business (IRB).

Elily has always been interested in business, but she’s also always enjoyed solving math problems. So, it’s really no surprise that after she studied micro and macro economics at Cottey, she wanted to learn about economics and business in both the US and abroad.

She had envisioned earlier that she would get a baccalaureate in engineering and her master’s in business administra-tion. However, when Cottey announced it would be offering a baccalaureate in IRB, she said “Now the order is reversed: B.A. in business and my master’s in engineering!” She wants to use her Cottey B.A. in IRB to help her establish and lead a successful firm, but she also wants to draw upon her engineering degrees after graduate school in order to “go on-site” to the various construction projects and “know what’s happening at their levels.”

Albeit Elily has many supportive rela-tives who live across the US, she looks forward to returning to Ethiopia to start her own contracting business to build roads and improve Ethiopia’s infra-structures. The Institute and Cottey are delighted to have Elily back with us this year and we hold high expectations of and for her when she graduates and serves her country well.

relations and business), and from the perspective of the issue in terms of its impact upon or response to women’s leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. A second course will be considered for approval this semester: WLS 490 Capstone Senior Seminar (2 credits). This course will draw upon the students’ learning experi-ences in WLS 310, and will require the graduating cohort of BA candidates to ad-dress a single issue, topic, or project from their individual perspectives, their declared majors’ perspectives, and as a collective perspective representative of the full cohort’s responses. Lastly, no less than two classes are offered by each major as interdisciplinary in their approaches to a common subject—e.g., the excursion to Red Cloud, Nebraska—where all students, regard-less of their major field in women writers or environ-mental studies, are reading the works of Willa Cather and will visit her childhood home in Red Cloud, and will encounter the same environ-ments that were character-ized in her writings.”

In addition, a study abroad component is part of the new programs. Currently, only International Relations and Business has a required study abroad semester. Five students in that program, who have an emphasis in international busi-ness, will spend the spring semester studying at Shanghai Uni-versity in China. According to Cowen, the students will take the following courses there, all delivered in English:

1. ECON 300-level course in Chinese-US Relations (3 semester credits)

2. BUS 300-level course in Managing in a Global Economy with an Emphasis on China (3 semester credits)

3. BUS 400/600-level course in International Marketing (3 semester credits)

4. FLL 100-level course in Elementary Chinese I (4 semester credits)

5. FLL/SO/ANTH 200-level course in Modern Chinese Culture and Society (3 semester credits)

Of course, these three degrees are not the end of the plan. The goal is to offer two other bachelor programs, one in psychol-ogy and another in liberal arts. Cottey will have its regular 10-year reaccreditation visit in fall 2012 from The Higher Learning Commission. The change proposal to add two new degree programs will be formally submitted at that time. Cot-tey anticipates receiving final word on those two programs in spring 2013. Until then, the College is offering upper division courses in psychology. New professor Dr. Selena Kohel was hired to help current professor of psychology, Dr. Julie Tietz, develop the four-year program and begin teaching upper divi-sion courses.

“I think in a few short years, we will find that more and more incom-ing freshmen will be enrolling specifically for the four-year degree programs,” said Eber. “We’re not abandoning the associate degrees by any means, they are still the foundation of what makes Cottey, Cottey. But as students see the advantages of our unique programs, more of them will choose four years here from the start.”

Cottey is NOT leaving the associate degree programs which defined it for the past 127 years. In fact, the College re-ceived approval to offer two additional associate degree programs: Asso-ciate in Arts-Music and Associate in Fine Arts. (For specific information on any of the degree pro-grams offered at Cottey, visit www.cottey.edu and at the bottom of the page click on the catalog link in the footer.)

Even with the addition of four-year degree programs, the things that have made Cottey unique and special will remain. Cottey’s focus on women’s leader-ship will not wane; if

anything, that focus will be strengthened as the BA degrees focus on that as one of the three components of the programs. The small class sizes, which have always been a selling point, will continue. Cottey is dedicated to maintaining the ten to one student to teacher ratio that has allowed the strong con-nections between students and faculty. Students in their first two years at Cottey will continue to live in suites as they have since the beginning of the College.

In addition to recruitment, the current campaign, A Defining Moment, is critical to the growth of the baccalaureate pro-grams. With more students enrolled comes a need for addi-tional student aid, the first priority of the Campaign. Endowed faculty chairs will allow the College to hire more faculty to support those programs. Expansion of the library offer-ings, both physical and electronic, will make more resources available to all of the programs offered by Cottey. (For more information on the Campaign, visit campaign.cottey.edu.)

The 17 students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts programs truly are the first fruits of several years of labor. But they will not be the last. The day will come when there will be 500 students enrolled at Cottey College. To quote Virginia Al-ice Cottey: “Surely Cottey will attract to her halls the brightest and best of those who seek to prepare themselves along the many lines of service that will make this world a better place to live.”

Over Orientation weekend, the baccalaureate students traveled to Win-dermere Baptist Conference Center in Roach, Missouri, for team-build-ing exercises. The Windermere trek was an overnight event to introduce the students to experiential learning in a safe environment—where they could apply and enhance their skills as members of a successful team, and develop their self-confidence in confronting personal fears (e.g., fear of heights, or fears of trusting others with one’s safety). It was a form of rites of passage, an orientation to Cottey as a group of BA students who would have experiences that differed from those they had at Cottey as associate-level students. The intent was to help the BA students bond as a group of supportive colleagues.

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- Using the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. This session described best practices and creative new ideas—based in real examples—for incorporating the Social Change Model into curricular and co-curricular program design.

Theresa Forrester Spencer attended the NATS (National Association of Teach-ers of Singing) 2011 Summer Workshop “Guys and Gals of Broadway.” The workshop was held at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, July 28-30. Professor Spencer learned about the physiological and mechanical difference among classical, music theater legit, and music theater belt vocal styles.

Dr. Trisha Stubblefield scored Ad-vanced Placement English Language exams in Louisville, Kentucky, June 10-18, 2011.

Dr. Julie Tietz graded Advanced Place-ment exams in psychology in Kansas City, Missouri, June 9-15, 2011.

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The President’s Message

by Judy R. Rogers, Ph.D.

Dr. Judy R. Rogers

I know a student! Please send information about Cottey to:

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Phone

E-mail address

High School

Year of Graduation

Have you talked to this student about Cottey? Yes No

Are you a P.E.O.? Chapter Cottey alumna? Class year

Your name and address

Your e-mail address

Please return to: Office of Enrollment Management, Cottey College, 1000 W. Austin, Nevada, MO 64772

Fall ‘11

s hard as it is to believe, the Cottey College strategic plan, Building a Model for Women’s Education, is nearing the end of its five-year span. The plan is commonly known as the 2011 plan, and now it is time to evaluate our progress and to consider both continued efforts and new directions for the future. So how did we succeed in implementing our plan?

Perhaps the best evidence of our success is the approval this year by The Higher Learning Commission of three baccalau-reate programs. Currently, there are 17 students enrolled in these programs. It was a primary goal of the 2011 plan to create new and distinctive educational offerings that would attract additional students. We have accomplished this goal by creating the new baccalaureate programs to be a part of the Institute for Women’s Leadership and Social Respon-sibility. The programs are interdisciplin-ary, inter-related, and designed to include the themes of women’s leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness, all important themes of the 2011 plan. Clearly, the decision to create the bac-calaureate programs with these emphases was guided by our goal to offer distinc-tive educational programs that would enhance Cottey’s national reputation in women’s leadership.

The 2011 plan also called on us to strengthen student life and extracur-ricular programs to contribute to a vital college community. Campus leadership opportunities increase each year; through our clubs and organizations; through the Leadership, Opportunities, Experience (LEO) program; and now through the

Institute for Women’s Leadership and Social Responsibility. For example, the Institute offers five internships for campus work for third- and fourth-year students. These range from an internship in institutional research and assessment to an internship in marketing. Students have the opportunity to practice concepts they are covering in class by heading up projects that are beneficial to the campus. Each internship is designed as a project to be completed, and the student intern is the project manager. Our students are learning in the classroom, and they are learning by doing.

We have also followed our plan to enrich campus life by creating a new intercol-legiate sport. We added softball just two years ago, and the softball team is grow-ing and improving regularly. We are now working diligently to raise the funds to build a new softball field. Our students deserve a home field.

Each of Cottey’s athletic teams offers additional opportunities for our students to learn leadership. Through athletics, they learn how to manage time effec-tively, how to be a team member and a team leader, and how to win or lose with grace. This year, Cottey has thirty student athletes.

The 2011 plan also guided Cottey to launch the A Defining Moment Cam-paign, a five-year, $35 million compre-hensive campaign with five clear goals which, in fact, were drawn from the 2011 plan itself. Through the Campaign we have engaged P.E.O.s and alumnae with their College, and we have heightened the awareness of not only Cottey Col-

lege, but also the P.E.O. Sisterhood and women’s education. I am pleased to say that our Campaign is on-track and mov-ing forward well. At the 2011 Interna-tional Convention, Cottey will launch the Chapter Challenge. We are all looking forward to the “fun raising” that the Chapter Challenge promises to provide to P.E.O. Chapters.

With all that is positive and that has been accomplished, we still must acknowl-edge that we have not yet accomplished our goal to grow to 500 students. This optimal number remains in our future.

As we set about renewing and revising the 2011 plan, we will be focused on identifying strategies that will enable us to grow in enrollment. The Cottey experience should be available to at least 500 students.

I look forward to crafting a new version of the strategic plan with the assistance of faculty, staff, students, alumnae, and P.E.O.s, all those who know and value Cottey. You are an important part of Cottey’s future, and I sincerely ask that you stay connected with your College.

Have You Told a Student About “C” for Yourself! Weekend?

“C” for Yourself! Weekend, October 14-16, is a great way for students to learn about Cottey first-hand. A student can sit in on classes, attend sessions on student life and financial aid, meet faculty members at the academic fair, spend the night in a suite, and eat meals in Raney Dining Room. There is still time to register. Contact the Of-fice of Enrollment Management at 1-888-526-8839. In the photo above, a student and her mother talk to Dr. Brenda Ross about the chemistry program at the academic fair during the spring “C” for Yourself! Weekend.

Barbara Beeler ‘84 is issuing a challenge to the Class of 1984 and ALL ALUMNAE who have not ever given a gift to the College. Barbara will match your gift, dollar for dollar, for up to $3,000. You can designate your gift any way you want; you just have to give! Are you up for the challenge?

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Here is my gift of $ ________________ paid by check to Cottey College.

Here is my first installment of $ _______ for a total pledge of $ _____________

to be paid Monthly Quarterly Annually

over a period of

1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years

I prefer to pay/pledge by credit card. MasterCard Visa

Account number ___________________________________________________

Exp. Date _______________ Signature ________________________________

Name ___________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________________________

E-mail address ____________________________________________________

Class year _____________ P.E.O. Chapter ______________________________

My company will match my gift. (Please enclose matching form/coupon.)

Designation* Unrestricted/Annual Fund General Endowed Scholarship Fund Faculty Chair Endowed Library Fund Fine Arts Instructional Bldg. Other ____________________________________________ *Gifts to any fund support A Defining Moment: The Campaign for Cottey College

Please return to: Office of Alumnae Relations, Cottey College, 1000 W. Austin, Nevada, MO 64772

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Carla Bryant Farmer

It’s a Good, Old-Fashioned Horse Race!By Carla Bryant FarmerCampaign Manager and Senior Major Gifts Officer

nd they’re off!

With a great deal of fanfare and fun, the Chapter Challenge was launched at International Convention of the P.E.O. Sisterhood on September 30, 2011. The Challenge is designed as an old-fashioned horse race with the goal to raise $16 million toward A Defining Mo-ment: The Campaign for Cottey College. The total Campaign goal is $35 million.

An equally important goal of the Chal-lenge is to strengthen P.E.O. chapters through the enthusiasm and deeper friendship bonds that will form between chapter members who work and have fun together in pursuit of a common goal, according to Karen Blair, Chapter Chal-lenge Chairman.

So, how does the competition work? There are four race tracks – P.E.O. Downs, The Cottey Cup, Nevada New Market Derby and the Star Light Stakes. Each team must complete a circuit on each race track to cross the finish line and enter the winner’s circle. For a team’s horse to move ahead on a track, certain dollar increments must be achieved.

At Convention, chapter delegates were able to view the progress of their team’s horse on race tracks in the Cottey display room. Since all chapter gifts received since January 2009 count toward the Challenge, many individuals were pleasantly surprised to see their horse was already moving forward on the track. “We are on our way,” said observers.

The Chapter Challenge is one aspect of the overall Campaign. Since the an-nouncement of the Campaign at the 2009 International Convention in San Diego, the focus has been directed toward developing an ongoing base of individual philanthropy among alumnae, P.E.O.s, BILs, friends of the College, and Cottey staff. The focus will continue to be on individual philanthropy while at the same time the Chapter Challenge will provide the opportunity for the nearly 6,000 chapters across the United States and Canada to personally take part in helping Cottey reach a new plateau in women’s higher education.

One of the most unique aspects of the Chapter Challenge is that for the first time, electronic communication and the Internet will allow P.E.O.s to connect in real time, creating the opportunity for an international competition. To this end, all of P.E.O. has been divided into four regions with 30 teams in each region comprised of 50 chapters. Members of a team are just one click away from each other without the usual geographic barriers.

Nearly 5,000 C3 Sisters (Chapter Chal-lenge Captains) have been enlisted from individual chapters to create an interna-tional network for news and information, competition updates, “fun-raising” ideas and links to audio and video presenta-tions, all available free on the Internet.

There will be two Chapter Challenge winners announced at the 2013 Interna-tional Convention in Dallas, Texas. The Regional winner will be the region with the highest overall chapter donations. The Individual Team winner will be the team (comprised of 50 chapters) with the highest amount of chapter contributions. Winners will receive special recognition and bragging rights for years to come.

Each chapter has received the rules and guidelines for the Challenge, which are also posted on the Campaign Web site. Everyone will be able to watch the horses move around the tracks via the Internet. The Campaign Web site will show where each team stands in relation to the other teams in a particular region, and how each region stacks up against the other regions.

To follow the race, simply go to http://campaign.cottey.edu/chapter-challenge/.

And here they come now, down the track!

Chapter Challenge standings as of August 31, 2011

Cottey Viewpoint is published quarterly by the Office of Public Information. Edi-tor/designer is Steve Reed. Inquiries and information should be directed to the Of-fice of Alumnae Relations, Cottey College, 1000 W. Austin, Nevada, MO 64772.

The office may be reached by phone at (417) 667-8181, ext. 2122 or by fax at (417) 667-8103.

Messages may also be sent by e-mail to alumnae@cottey.edu, for the Office of Alumnae Relations, or publicinfo@cottey.edu for the Viewpoint editor.

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A Message From Your CCAA

By Jen Wren Charpentier ‘64CCAA Executive Board President

ore than a few years ago, I married a Cajun. This means, among many other things, when I ask him how he cooks just about any dish, he replies, “First, you make a roux.” You will hear that phrase from cooks over and over again any-where you go in Southern Louisiana... this is how it’s done. And rightly so, as we have a reputation for cooking and eating well! Anyway, two of my favorite things in the world are good food and Cottey. My husband fixed me a deli-cious seafood gumbo the other day, and I had Cottey and the A Defining Moment Campaign on my mind as he cooked and we ate.

“First, you make a roux.” Roux is the base, the foundation from which the rich textures in gumbo develop. The roux needs plenty of attention and takes time to get just right. As Cottey graduates, our foundation is rooted in our connec-tion to the College and to the women of Cottey: past, present, and future. We share a sense of belonging to Cottey and to each other and THAT is what ties us together.

Now, when the roux is ready, you add what Cajuns call the “Holy Trinity” –

First, You Make a Roux

diced bell pepper, onion, and celery - which seasons the roux and gives zing to the gumbo. I consider some of Cottey’s most exciting and innovative elements - leadership building; a global view; suite life; and a highly motivated, supportive community - as a “Holy Trinity, plus some!” I cannot imagine having encountered the influences Cot-tey has had on me personally anywhere else. My friends from Cottey are some of the most intelligent, compassionate, interesting people I know! I believe

the Cottey experience is responsible for widening each of our outlooks, for adding flavor to our souls, and for inspiring us to be our very best.

As for the main ingredient in a gumbo, you can use seafood, chicken, sausage, okra, or any combination of them to cre-ate a unique taste. Here is your Defining Moment at Cottey, as well! Think back to when you were in Nevada at Cottey as a junior or senior, a first-year student, freshman, whatever. What was your Defining Moment? When you were at-tending Cottey, what is something that influenced you, changed you, challenged you? What’s your main ingredient? And what is it worth to you now?

I am passionate about Cottey. My family has heard the stories of the incredible friendships forged at my alma mater, and my co-workers see the strength of my education and work ethic developed at Cottey. I live for the world to see my per-sonal transformation - from a prejudiced, close-minded girl to an open-hearted and adventurous woman - which I directly attribute to my experience at Cottey Col-lege. I have made my own unique and delicious gumbo of a life, and Cottey has been the foundation! Look at your own lives and your own gumbos and think about what Cottey means to you.

It takes financial commitment from Cottey alumnae to underwrite the future of Cottey. Get out your yearbook, look through your pictures, listen to the music you loved, call or e-mail your classmates and friends. Get in touch with your Defining Moment. Then try to imagine where you would be had you not come to Cottey, had you not had professors who stoked your brain cells, had you not met the women with whom you shared your life for two years.

Back to gumbo – hungry yet?! The last thing you do to gumbo after it is removed from the fire is to add a bit of filé (pronounced fee-lay). This season-ing connects all the flavors of the gumbo and creates a beautiful, smoky depth, but it must be added after the gumbo is cooked. WE are the filé in this Defining Moment campaign. We have completed our journey at Cottey, but we still influ-ence the flavor, the direction, and the opportunities of future generations. It would be a disservice to our heritage to walk away from this Campaign without becoming a meaningful part of it. Give to Cottey’s future some of the goodness Cottey bestowed upon your past, present, and future! First, you make a roux…and then you add some filé.

Jen Wren Charpentier ‘64President, CCAA

Faculty/Staff NotesDr. Carmen Bourbon, assistant profes-sor of Spanish, graded Advanced Place-ment Spanish Language examsin Cincinnati, Ohio, June 12-18, 2011.

Professor Terry Burger participated in the Summer Round Up Triathlon held in Joplin, Missouri, on June 26, 2011. She placed third in her age group.

Dr. Catherine Campbell spent a week in Cincinnati, Ohio, evaluating French AP exams. This was the seventh year that she has done so.

Professor Michael Denison spent 10 weeks in Thailand this summer as a Ful-bright Foundation Senior Scholar doing research on “The Current State of Non-Traditional and Post-Traditional Theatre in Thailand.” His completed report will be published in the SPAFA Journal of SEAMO, the South-East Asian Minis-ters of Education Organization, which is funded by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Professor Denison also visited with many of his former students from as long as 44 years ago, some of whom are now professional directors or actors or heads of their own academic theatre departments.

Professor Bruce Holman’s editorial cartoon work, “Cat Man Too” has been published in Cave Region Review, the Journal of Literary and Visual Art of the North Arkansas College. Vol. 3, 2011.

Dr. Sylvio Mannel is the co-author of a study researching the impact of tree roots on sidewalk cracks. Cities around the country are trying to minimize their expenses, for example for the upkeep of sidewalks. The researchers found that trees did not contribute significantly to cracks in sidewalks as was previously thought. The main author is Mansoor Raza, who was Dr. Mannel’s graduate student at Idaho State University. Stu-dents at Cottey College can learn some of these methods in Introduction to GIS and Geospatial Technology – ENV291, which is offered fall 2011.

Dr. Cathryn Pridal, vice president for academic affairs; Ms. Nancy Kerbs, director of assessment and institutional research; Dr. Trisha Stubblefield, as-sociate professor of English; and Dr. Carmen Bourbon, assistant professor of Spanish, attended the 2011 Higher Learning Commission Annual Confer-ence in Chicago, Illinois, April 8-12, 2011.

The Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment has published Dr. Michel Rakotomavo’s paper on corporate social performance as the lead article in its second issue. The abstract is available at http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/earths-can/jsfi/2011/00000001/00000002/art00002#expand/collapse

Dr. Derek Rivard spent a week con-sulting with a British documentary film production company and its produceron a program dealing with the Great Famine of 1315-1322 and its effect on the daily lives of people living in the medi-eval English countryside. Dr. Rivard did his master’s thesis in European history on poaching in northern England during this era, so the producers contacted him as an expert consultant. He provided a num-ber of examples of individuals from the records of poachers who appeared before the royal Eyre court in the royal forest of Pickering, mostly for poaching deer, as evidence that famine drove common people to such criminal acts in a time of desperate famine and suffering (the premise of the documentary). The episode will hopefully air in England this fall or in 2012.

This summer Erica Sigauke, director of spiritual life and campus diversity, attended the Peacebuilding Peacelearn-ing Intensive Program organized by the National Peace Academy at Champlain College in Vermont July 17-23, 2011.

Sigauke’s participation in the program provided her with ideas and knowledge allowing her to bring awareness to her Cottey/Nevada community about build-ing relationships that will help for both inward and outward change while pro-moting cross-cultural understanding and interconnectedness.

Theresa Forester Spencer, professor of music, and Denise Carrick Hedges, director of the Center for Women’s Leadership and administrator of LEO, participated in the Jossey-Bass Student Leadership Development 101 Online Series this summer.

Topics included in the series were:- Student Leadership Development Framework and how foundations of leadership theory and research lead to a process of effective program design and delivery.

- How to use the Relational Leadership Model in a Leadership program. This included information about emerging knowledge and research on well being, and leading with integrity, mindfulness, and positive psychology as it relates to student leadership development.

- Emotionally Intelligent Leadership (EIL): Using the EIL Framework. This reviewed how EIL accelerates students’ leadership potential. Learned ways in which EIL can be integrated into leader-ship programs and courses.

-The Student Leadership Challenge: Using the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership.

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and youth fellowship groups at Ridglea Presbyterian all through the years. Mary Jo was a 57-year member of P.E.O., with the latter 47 years in Chapter DL where she held many offices, including that of president. She thoroughly enjoyed her membership at The Woman’s Club. She also cherished her many friends in Ridg-lea Town and Country Garden Club.

Audrey Coxbill Gabel ‘59 of Spearfish, South Dakota, died July 5, 2011. She at-tended Cottey College for only one year, then transferred to Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was a retired professor of science from Black Hills State University in Spearfish. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the department of botany and plant pathology at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. She authored many scientif-ic articles presenting them at national and regional meetings. In 2004, she co-au-thored a photographic guidebook to fungi of the Black Hills. She is survived by her husband, Mark; her daughter, Heather Wa-cha; her son, Richard Wacha; a grandson; and her sister, Bette Coxbill Cox ‘57.

Gale Valerie Parsons ‘59 passed away on March 3, 2011. She was born in San Francisco, California, where she lived until attending Cottey College. After graduating from Cottey, Gale continued her education at the Kendall School of Design. She then lived in Norwalk, Con-necticut, for 26 years.

Gale was a gifted and accomplished art-ist. She was the Gallery Director of the Rowayton Arts Center for 13 years. She exhibited her artwork in many shows, including a one-person show at the Con-necticut Audubon Society and shared shows at the Portside Gallery at the Ro-wayton Arts Center and the New Canaan Library. One of her most memorable works was illustrating the book “Fighting Cancer with Knowledge and Hope” by Dr. Richard Frank.

Elizabeth Graves Camins ‘66 passed away on April 3, 2011, due to complica-tions with M.S.

Lynne Anderson Watson ‘68 died on August 20, 2010. Lynne was born on April 20, 1948, to Gwen Orsinger An-derson and John Gustav Anderson. Lynn was especially proud of her membership in P.E.O., which she joined in 1966. Lynn graduated in 1970 from Drake University, where she met her husband. Lynn became a folk artist and a kinder-garten and art teacher. She is survived by her husband, Thomas R. Watson; her son, John; her daughter Shannon Win-ston; her mother, Gwen; and her brother, Warren.

Susanne “Sam” Behling ‘69 died March 27, 2011, in hospice care in Denver, Colorado. She was born on Oct. 6, 1949,

who predeceased her. She is survived by her three sons, Paul, Greg, and Jeff and her four grandchildren, Eric, Rachel, Katie, and Dawn. She has been an active member of Westbury United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. Nancy was very active with P.E.O. and many volunteer activities including the Meth-odist Hospital Auxiliary and HMNS.

Doralyn Isabell Dreyer Swisher ‘46 of Paso Robles passed away on August 20, 2011. Doralyn was born in August 1926 to Frank and Jannett Dreyer of Brighton, Colorado. Doralyn greatly admired her father, who farmed until age 81, was a charter member of the Adams Co. Consumers Cooperative and a director of Farmland Industries. After Cottey, Doralyn graduated from Colorado State College of Education having earned a degree in elementary education. Doralyn met Don Swisher in Richland, Washing-ton, where she taught elementary school and Don worked for Hanford Atomic Works. After their wedding, Doralyn and Don moved to Southern California and resided in the San Fernando Valley for many years. They were long time mem-bers of the Granada Hills Presbyterian Church, where they built many endur-ing friendships before they moved to Paso Robles. Doralyn enjoyed extensive travel, camping, and square dancing with Don. She became a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in 1947. She was president of Chapter HL, Paso Robles from 1993 to 1995 and remained very active the rest of her life. Doralyn is survived by her hus-band of 60 years Don; children Jannett Swisher of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Kent Swisher (Mary) of Sonoma. Cali-fornia; Douglas Swisher (Ann) of Grand Rapids, Michigan; four grandchildren Courtney, Molly, Rod, and Jay Swisher; and younger brother, Stanley Dreyer of Springfield, Virginia.

Mary Jo Mathisen ‘50 died on Thurs-day, July 28, 2011. Mary Jo was born Friday, July 13, 1930, to Ernest and Bil-lie Hemphill in Sioux City, Iowa. After Cottey, Mary Jo graduated from Iowa State in Ames, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in interior design. After college she went to Chicago to work for Montgomery Ward in its interior decorating department, where she met her husband, Roy. They were married in 1951 and celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary before Roy’s death in 1998. Mary Jo and Roy came to Fort Worth with General Dynamics in February 1964 with their three boys, and their daughter was born three months later. Mary Jo became active immediately with Ridglea Hills and Monnig PTA groups and then later served as president of the Como PTA. She was a Cub Scout leader for all three of the boys and Camp Fire leader, as well as candy chairman, for her daughter. Roy and Mary Jo were actively involved with sports leagues at GDRA

(Jon), Anacortes, also much loved nieces and nephews.

The College was notified of the death of Marilyn Dale Rice ‘41.

Cara Virginia Williams Jones ‘43, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and owner of the Lake County Banner, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Memphis, Tennessee. As a mother, she left a legacy of honor, integrity, and a love for helping others. As a newspaper woman, some of her jobs included society editor, proof-reader, and bookkeeper.

She was born in Nevada, Missouri, on April 19, 1923. She lived in Nevada for two years before moving to Johnson City, Tennessee. Over her life, Cara moved throughout Florida, Missouri, and Kansas, but in 1950, she settled in Tiptonville, Tennessee, where she remained until her death. She gradu-ated from Nevada High School in 1941, and Cottey College in 1943. She also attended the University of Kansas. She was selected and honored to attend the first ever Missouri Girls State in 1940. She was a Deputy County Court Clerk in Vernon County from 1943-1946, and was a University of Kansas Press Secretary to Insurance Adjuster Lloyd L. Gains of the Commercial Union Group from 1947-1949. Other previous employment included working at the Cottey Col-lege Library, and for Archer and Archer Architect-Engineers/Camp Clark POW Camp during rebuilding.

She married Richard S. Jones of Shel-don, Missouri, in 1946. Her husband of 52 years preceded her in death in 1997. Some of her many accomplishments include being Lake County Citizen of the Year 1995-1996, being a certified Red Cross Nurse’s Aide during World War II, serving in the Nevada City Hospital, being a member of the First United Methodist Administrative Board, teaching Sunday School in both Nevada and Tiptonville, being an organist for the evening services at Centenary Methodist Church in Nevada, and singing in church choirs in both Nevada and Tiptonville. Cara also participated in the Girl Scouts from childhood and then became a beloved leader for many years as an adult. She was a charter member of the Tiptonville Wesleyan Service Guild and later the United Methodist Women, char-ter member of the Lake County BPW, an early member of the Lake County Ameri-can Legion Auxiliary, and a member of the Lake County Historical Society.

The College was notified of the death of Jane Dawson Denny ‘45.

Nancy Glaves ‘45 passed away peace-fully on March 25, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 30, 1925, and graduated from Kansas State University after her graduation from Cottey. She was married for 51 years to her loving and dedicated husband, John

The College was notified of the death of Marion Genevieve Davis Johnson ‘32.

Elisabeth “Betty” Barton Perrin ‘40 passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2011, surrounded by loved ones in La Conner, Washington.

Betty was born in Em-mett, Idaho, on November

10, 1921, to Everett and Lorraine Barton. As the only girl in the family, Betty was a tomboy who grew into a gifted athlete. Some of her earliest loves were books, nature, and the arts.

Her family’s value of education was embraced wholeheartedly by Betty. Af-ter her graduation from Cottey in 1940, Betty transferred to the University of Washington where she fell in love with John Stanley “Jack” Perrin. Betty and Jack were married in November 1943, after Jack graduated and was commis-sioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps.

In 1964, while Jack was stationed at the Pentagon, Betty finally fulfilled her educational dream, a Bachelor of Arts degree at George Washington Univer-sity. Jack and Betty soon moved to Los Altos, California, where Jack worked for Stanford Research Institute. The couple enjoyed their years in California, where they discovered their passion for sailing.

Jack and Betty moved to La Conner, Washington, in 1980, where they contin-ued their passion for sailing. Betty was a member of La Conner Friends Of The Library and a docent at the Museum of Northwest Art. She loved the arts and at-tended many performances at the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Chamber Music, and the American Contemporary Theater.

As her mother before her, Betty was a member of the P.E.O. Wherever Betty lived, she joined the local P.E.O. Chapter of women who were like sisters to her and their friendship meant so much to her throughout her life.

Betty is survived by her two children: Lindy Perrin, La Conner; Michael Perrin (Sallie-Jo), Seattle; her sister: Barbara Barton, Longview; her two brothers: Jack Barton (Irene), Vancouver; Charles Barton (Mary Lee), Virginia; her three grandchildren: Drew Perrin, Seattle; Laeticia Perrin, Bellingham; Alia Petrich

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Expanded class notes and additional photos are online at www.cotteycommunity.org

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please see Deaths, on page 10

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Connie Service ‘07 recently moved to Sierra Vista, Arizona, with a former Cottey graduate Elizabeth Retzlaff ‘07. Both alumnae have accepted their first teaching jobs together. Connie moved to Arizona from Idaho to teach 5th and 6th grade English. Liz moved to Arizona from Nebraska and teaches 5th and 6th grade science. The two are very excited about what the year has to offer in 5th and 6th grade. “Wish us luck!”

Since graduating from Cottey, Rachel Timmer Gilliland ‘08, has married David Gilliland, an A1C in the Air Force. The two were wed on September 9, 2009, and are now stationed in Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated Northern Arizona University with her Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies: speech-language sciences and technology. Rachel will be pursuing her master’s degree after her little one ar-rives. Rachel is proud to announce that she is currently pregnant with her first child, a little girl, due on October 4, 2011.

Nan Dabler Fritschle ‘75 is retiring from teaching after 34 years in education. She has decided not to fully retire just yet, as she will have a part-time position as a consultant with Home Works! The Teacher Home Visit Program. Her new job has a more flexible schedule and will allow her to enjoy her oldest daughter's senior year of high school. Ellen visited “C” for Yourself! Weekend and fell in love with Cottey. She is planning to attend Cottey in 2012 and is excited that it now has four-year degrees! This past May, Nan’s parents moved back to St. Louis from the gulf coast of Mis-sissippi. She is glad that she will have more time to spend with them. Her youngest daughter, Laura, will be a sophomore in high school this fall and she enjoys riding her horse, Cinco. Nan would love to hear from Cottey friends, so feel free to contact her.

Debra "Gay” Gallagher Redline ‘76 and her husband David been married for 3 1/2 years, and during the last 2 1/2 years they have traveled around the U.S. by motorcycle, which they converted to a trike a year ago. The couple has been able to travel due to David’s retirement after 36 years from Coors Brewing Company aka MillerCoors. In the past month, Debra and David put 5004 miles on the trike and traveled through 14 states. The weather was hot, and they were not fortunate enough to catch the rain. The temperatures were commonly at 100 and the heat index at 106. Debra asks that if you are ever in the Metro Denver area, to please contact her.

Esther Algaze Grossman ‘79 is cur-rently in her second term as a City of Dallas Associate Municipal Judge. She also recently accepted an adjunct faculty position with Southern Methodist University and will be teaching debtor/creditor and bankruptcy topics in the fall. She would love to hear from fellow classmates.

Denise Williams ‘83 received a Master’s degree in social work and business from Newman University (Wichita, Kansas) on May 14, 2011.

Haruka Nobukuni ‘91 received a M.Ed. in Community Agency Counseling from George Mason University on May 21, 2011.

Kaja Stevenson ‘98 will receive a Psychology Doctorate in organizational psychology from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in October 2011. She successfully defended her dissertation “Understanding voluntary terminations following a merger an-nouncement” in April and participated in the graduation ceremony in May.

Dieynaba Dia ‘07 is currently pursuing her master’s degree in public adminis-tration at Baruch College in New York

City. She is also currently working with a friend who founded an e-commerce company called Makola.com. The two of them are working to build a market for African prod-ucts. They work with different vendors/merchants and allow them to sell their products on the Makola.com Web site. The mission of the company is to create opportunities for Africans who wish to participate in the market. Dieynaba and her friend hope to play a major role in African development and growth, and currently target all those within the United States who are interested in African development and growth. You can visit her Web site at www.makola.com. www.cottey.edu • Fall 2011 • Viewpoint • 7

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Debra “Gay” Gallagher Redline ‘76 and husband David

Renee Flury Cortise ‘83 was one of several Cottey grads who joined together to snap a picture at the California State P.E.O. Convention in Los Angeles. Pictured are Mary Walford Stillman ‘62, Chapter HD, Santa Barbara; Debi Shiffler Ford ‘70, Chapter UF, Fremont; Mary Ann Hummel Kearns ‘60, Chapter VM, Fallbrook; Heather Truitt ‘01, Chapter FI Woodland; Susan Tucker ‘90, Chapter IQ, Hermosa Beach; Karma Quick ‘01, Chapter GR, San Francisco; Heather Gathmann ‘98, Chapter WA, Eureka; Julie Eakins ‘82, Chapter PA Oakland; Renee Flury Cor-tise ‘81, Chapter PC San Jose; Sarah Atchison ‘98, Chapter RI, San Rafael; Cathy Robeson Andrews ‘86, Chapter GN, Ponway; and Chris Renner ‘77, Chapter PX, Fremont. Those known to be at convention but not in the picture are Lynne Beemer Halterlein ‘66, Chapter EZ, Santa Barbara and Suzy Byers ‘73, Chapter XP, Ca-thedral City. The group also got together at dinner on Saturday evening for a skin-namarink and short serenade and even got a request for an encore performance.

Denise Williams ‘83

Kaja Stevenson ‘98 At a recent luncheon in Wichita, Charlotte Brickman ‘06 presented a Kansas State Cottey Scholarship and a Wichita Council Scholarship to her younger sister, Jen-nifer, who is a second-year student at Cottey. Alicia Oberg ‘07, presented the same two scholarships to Kayla Saunders who began her freshman year at Cottey. The two Cottey graduates are both members of Chapter GV. Charlotte recently graduated from Friends University and began her teaching career this fall as a fifth grade teacher at Oatville Elementary in Haysville, Kansas. Alicia will graduate in December from Wichita State University and plans to continue working toward advanced degrees. Chapter GV, Kansas, is very proud of all four of the Cottey girls.

Kristen Brady Cohen ‘97 and Jeff Cohen are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Sophie Rose. She was born on March 31, 2011, in Puget Sound Birth Center, Washington, and weighed 8 lb., 12 oz. Lila, age 5, loves being a big sister.

Marina Antipova Smirenski ‘98 and her husband Dmitri welcomed their new daugh-ter, Julie Irina, on February 3, 2011. She was enthusiastically greeted by her older sisters, Emily (8) and Natalie (5). On January 1 of this year, Marina began a new career as a full-time mother after working full-time for the past 10 years. Marina can be reached at angels_mom14@hotmail.com.

Kathryn Kraft ‘98 and Heather Cole Kraft ‘98 are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Esther Melisse. She was born on August 11, 2010, in Cambridge, Massachu-setts, and weighed 7 lb., 11 oz. After 13 years together, Heather and Kat are thrilled to welcome their daughter and can't wait to introduce her to all of their Cottey family! Until then, follow her blog at Emsydaisy.wordpress.com.

Ashley Ensey ‘01 is happy to announce her marriage to Jacob Stephen Stasch on December 5, 2010, and on March 26, 2011. They met online and have had a blessed union ever since. They currently reside in Arlington, Texas, and are excited about their new life and home together! Ashley can be contacted at thestaschs@aol.com

Melissa Moore Hartwell ‘03 and Andrew Hartwell are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Aiden James. He was born on July 24, 2011, in Dublin Methodist Hos-pital Columbus, Ohio, and weighed 7 lb., 13 oz. and was 22 inches long. “It has been wonderful!” she wrote. “We have so much to look forward to! He is the first grand and great-grandchild in my family, fifth grand kid and twelfth great-grand kid on my husband’s side; this makes meeting all our family so much fun!”

Esther Melisse Kraft

Cristina Culbertson Gray ‘03 and Scott Gray are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Zipporah Glory Gray. She was born on February 27, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona, at NW Women’s Center, and weighed 8 pounds.

Cindel Pena ‘04 and Steven Peery are happy to announce their elopement on July 2, 2011, in Reno, Nevada. They currently reside in Sacra-mento, California, where Cindel works as an environmental compliance program coordinator and Steven is a project manager with Pacific Gas and Electric. A reception for friends and family will be hosted in Cromberg, California, Septem-ber 10, 2011.

Daniell Sautter Garlick ‘05 and Danial John Garlick are happy to announce their marriage on June 4, 2011, in Hall County Park in Grand

Island, Nebraska. They currently reside in St. Paul, Nebraska. Daniell now has a wonderful step-daughter, Alex Garlick.

Christina Wilson Upchurch ‘05 is proud to introduce her son, Zane Cade Upchurch. He was born on September 3, 2010, in Dallas, Texas, weighing 8 lbs., 6 oz., and measuring 20.5 inches long.

Cassondra Cohen-DeWeese ‘05 and Royce DeWeese are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Joseph Reuben. He was born on December 27, 2010, in Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, and weighed 7 lb., 11 oz. Although it has been almost 7 months, Cassondra wanted to share the birth of her beautiful baby boy. He brings her family lots of laughter and joy!

Elisha Wawrzyniak ‘09 married Dono-van Vierus on June 4, 2011, on a ranch just outside Cherokee, Texas. A real Texas barbecue and barn dance followed the outdoor ceremony. Classmate Stacy McNall ‘09 served as a bridesmaid. The couple reside in Mason, Texas, with their dogs Artemus (who made a surprise trip down the aisle during the ceremony), Belle, and Weezy.

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Class NotesExpanded class notes and additional photos are online at www.cotteycommunity.org

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[Marriages & Births]

Ashley Ensey ‘01 and Jacob Stephen Stasch

Cindel Pena ‘04 and Steven Peery

Daniell Sautter Garlick ‘05 and Danial

Zane Cade Upchurch

Joseph Reuben DeWeese

Sophie Rose Cohen

Zipporah Glory Gray

Dmitri and Mariana Antipova Smirenski ‘98, and daughters

Elisha Wawrzyniak ‘09 and Donovan Vierus

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A Little Song and Dance (and Science and Leadership)

Participants in the dance camp put on a lively performance to “Me Old Bamboo” from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Friday night showcase.

Science camp participants, under the supervision of Dr. Ganga Fernando, assitant professor of chemistry, used the Cottey labs to conduct experiments. Here a participant begins to set up her station.

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Call for NominationsDo you have nominations for CCAA board members or citation award recipients? If so, please send your nominations in to the Office of Alumnae Relations. You may e-mail them to alumnae@cottey.edu, or send a letter to Alumnae Relations, Cottey College, 1000 W. Austin, Nevada, MO 64772. The Nomination Committee of the CCAA Executive Board keeps a list of nominees for awards and board positions it draws upon each fall and spring during the nomination process. Feel free to nominate yourself, too.

Distinguished AlumnaSince 1955, it has been awarded to Cottey College alumnae whose accomplish-ments in their professional lives or in human service have added distinction to the name of Cottey College.

Outstanding Young AlumnaStarted in 1985, it is awarded to alumnae who attended Cottey College 15 or fewer years ago and have achieved recognition in a career, exemplary community service or service to the College and/or the CCAA.

Alumna ServiceThe Alumna Service Citation, started in 1977, rewards Cottey College alumnae for significant service and dedication to the College and/or the CCAA.

Honorary AlumnaBegun in 1957, it is presented to individuals who have a long association with the College and its students, but who did not attend Cottey.

Friend of the CollegeStarted in 1979, it is awarded to individuals who are not alumnae, but who havecontributed specific and meritorious service toward the advancement of the Col-lege and/or the CCAA.

CCAA Executive BoardSubject to nomination by the current CCAA Executive Board and election by theAssociation. If elected, will assume the responsibility of assisting in upholding the bylaws of the CCAA.

he swallows may return to Capistrano, but in June high school girls from around the nation come to Cottey for a week of specialized instruc-tion in music (both vocal and instru-mental), dance, science, and leadership. Held this year on June 12-18, 78 students came to participate in Cottey’s Summer Programs.

The Music and Dance Workshops are for girls currently in grades ten through twelve who wish to study music or dance in a college environment. Participants have the opportunity to live on campus while exploring and developing their

creativity through technique classes, repertoire, theory, and performance.

Exploring Careers in Science Work-shop is for girls currently in grades nine through twelve who wish to study science and mathematics in a college environment. Science Workshop partici-pants study biology, chemistry, computer science, logic, mathematics and physics.

The Leadership Discovery Workshop is for girls in grades ten through twelve. Those participants explore leadership; conflict resolution and peace studies; social justice; civic engagement; team building; public presentation; college investigation, and more.

Of the students who began the fall semester at Cottey, 32 were past partici-pants in one of the summer programs. Oftentimes it is their first contact with the College, and the positive experience they have interacting with Cottey profes-sors and sampling life on campus influ-ences their decision to apply and attend.

The next summer camps are scheduled for June 10-16, 2012. More information is available on the summer programs page on the Cottey Web site. Applica-tions will be available in January.

Do you know a young woman who might be interested in one of the four Summer Programs? Want to get her name on the mailing list for additional information? Send her name and contact information to the Office of Enrollment Management. She’ll get timely information about the summer workshops.

W hy, yes, you DO still have time to register for P.E.O. Visit Day on October 22, 2010, but the clock is ticking. Every P.E.O. should have the opportuni- ty to visit the college she owns and supports. Several will be visiting cam-pus on their way home from International Convention, but there is another special day set aside just for P.E.O. visitors, and it’s called P.E.O. Visit Day.

On that day, P.E.O. members will have special events organized just for them. Hear the Cottey choirs sing (if you missed them at convention); listen to inspiring remarks from Dr. Judy Rogers, President of the College; eat lunch in Raney Dining Room (you know you want to after seeing Chef Michael Richardson’s presentation); and take campus tours led by Cottey’s Golden Key student ambassadors. Of course, there will be free time to explore campus and pick up souvenirs in the Bookstore as well.

You’ve heard that Cottey is an amazing place; isn’t it time you discovered it for your-self? Time is running out, however, for P.E.O. Visit Day. Contact Cottey’s Office of P.E.O. Relations at 417-667-8181, ext. 2122, or e-mail peorelations@cottey.edu today to get registered. There is a $15 non-refundable registration fee to cover the cost of lunch and materials.

Psst, if you miss this date, you can still visit campus. Contact P.E.O. Relations to set up a campus tour for yourself or your chapter. You won’t get an address from Dr. Rogers, but you’ll still be able to get a campus tour and eat lunch in Raney Dining Room. Come see your College!

P.E.O. Visit Day is October 22!

in Colorado Springs. Her mother and father were in the Marines, and she trav-eled extensively with them in the U.S., Peru, and China. Her interests included genealogy, reading, travel, gardening, playing the guitar, and spending time with her beloved dog Tazzie. Sam worked as an in-home caregiver and was in the service of Harriet Dresser while she lived in Evergreen. She benefited from living at Providence House in Den-ver and went on to work for Brandt and Whitney in Englewood as office man-ager. All who knew her well are grateful for the sobriety and serenity she knew in her later years.

Pamela Hendricks ‘69 of Lincoln, died May 17, 2011. She was born September 13, 1949, in Butler, Missouri, to George Y. and Dorothy (Lord) Hendricks.

Pam received her associate degree from Cottey College and then her Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebras-ka-Lincoln. After graduating, Pam spent a year working as a Vista Volunteer in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, working with rural black and white residents living in poverty.

She worked in London, England, as a nanny; was an employee of Lincoln Telephone Company/Alltel for over 25 years; and finally for Woods & Aitken Law Firm until retiring because of health reasons.

She enjoyed taking part in the Volk-sWalk, golfing, traveling in Europe, and cheering for her beloved Huskers. She spent a lot of time doing genealogy research for family and friends, was a volunteer for the Nebraska Historical So-ciety, and was secretary for the National Bellows Family Reunion.

She is survived by her mother Dorothy of McCool Jct.; four brothers, Steven (Debbie) Hendricks of Lincoln; Patrick (Janice) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Gilbert of Lincoln and Stanford (Julie) of Clarks; and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

Sandra Woods ‘70 died suddenly on June 16, 2011, at the age of 60 years old. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 26 years, Ed McDonnell.

Thera Jean Price ‘70 passed away January 17, 2011, in St. Joseph, Mis-souri. She was born on October 7, 1950, in Humansville, Missouri, to O.C. Price and Lucille McGee Price Patton. She transferred to the University of Missouri after attending Cottey. Thera served as a missionary in New Mexico, Belgium, France, and Africa over the course of many years.

LaParra Nicole Washington ‘96 passed away on July 13, 2011. She was em-ployed at J.A. Fair High School as a liter-acy coach. Her loving survivors include mothers, Ruby Campbell and Georgia Washington; sisters, Angela Washington, Sekeska Campbell, Keyya Daniels-Bell, Cherleena Washington, Doriane Wash-ington and Darlene Washington; broth-ers, Phillip Washington, Ricky Wash-ington, Joe Washington Jr., and Kevin Banks; her fiancé, Cupid Jackson; and a host of other loving family and friends.

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Watch for this in the winter ViewpointTypically in the fall issue we print the biographies of the newest members of the Cot-tey College Board of Trustees. With all the other news, we couldn’t quite fit them in. However, look for the biographies and photos of Mathilda Hulett and Peggy Bottorf in the winter Viewpoint. Plus, we’ll have information on the two newest members of the Cottey College Alumnae Association Executive Board: Mary-Frances Peterson Main ‘87 and Sally Holland ‘85.

Vice President for Institutional AdvancementJob Opportunities with Cottey College

Cottey College invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Institutional Advance-ment. The College seeks a proven ma-jor gifts fundraiser who has excellent strategic, leadership, and communica-tion skills.

Now in its 127th year, Cottey College is a liberal arts college for women which awards associate and selected baccalaureate degrees. The College is strong financially with an endowment approaching $100 million, and has no debt and no deferred maintenance on its beautiful facilities and campus.

The A Defining Moment Campaign is on track to achieve its $35 million goal in 2013. Its fundraising efforts are supported by a phenomenal national volunteer network. The Campaign

goals support Cottey’s academic strengths in the fine arts, its commit-ment to preparing women leaders, and its success in transforming its students into strong and competent learners.

Under the general direction of the President, the vice president serves as a senior administrator on campus, oversees a staff of 14, and is a member of the President’s Council.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicant screening will begin October 4, 2011. Interested candidates should send a letter of ap-plication, résumé, and three references to: Director of Human Resources, Cottey College, 1000 West Austin, Nevada, MO, 64772. For informa-tion about Cottey College, please visit www.cottey.edu.

New Admission Representatives

Cottey is pleased to introduce two new admission representatives: Stephanie Grgu-rich ‘03 (left) and Miranda Wheatley ‘09. Grgurich recruits in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin. Wheatley’s territory is Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wyoming. If you live in one of those states and know of a prospective student, con-tact Grgurich or Wheatley.

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The National Junior College Athletic As-sociation (NJCAA) Region XVI named four Cottey College Comet student/ath-letes to its All-Academic Team for 2010-2011 based on their grade point averages (G.P.A.).

Given awards for Superior Academic Achievement (with G.P.A.s over 3.8) were basketball player Lindsey James and softball player Jamie Penick. Given awards for Exemplary Academic Achievement (with G.P.A.s between 3.6 and 3.79) were softball and volleyball player Natalie Larsen and volleyball player Amanda Taylor. All four student-athletes are members of the graduating Class of 2011. In addition, the 2010 fall volleyball team was named as an All-Academic Team for its cumulative G.P.A. of 3.22.

Students and Athletes

A Young Comets Team Gets Off to a Slow Start

The 2011 Cottey College CometsPictured are, back row, left to right: Erica Wagenknecht, Taylor McCue, Lindsey Al-dridge, Kristina Coverdell, and Katelin Crane. Front row: Alexis Self, Bailie Turgeon, Samantha Pierce, Kymee Bair, and Rachel Massey.

The Comets have the following volleyball games remaining in the regular season. All games are in October.

Date Opponent Location Time5 Longview CC HOME 6:30 p.m. 7 Labette Tri-Match Parsons, KS • Cottey vs Enid 4:00 p.m. • Cottey vs Labette 6:00 p.m14 Baptist Bible College HOME 6:30 p.m.18 NEO HOME 6:30 p.m.21 Allen County CC HOME 6:30 p.m.22 Ozark Christian Joplin, MO 4:00 p.m. 28 Ft. Scott CC Ft. Scott, KS 6:30 p.m.

Catch the Comets!

First-year player Taylor McCue (2) sets the ball in a match against Labette Community College. Watching the set is the only returning second-year player, Sam Pierce (14). Moving in for the hit is Lindsey Aldridge (left).

he Cottey College Comets have had their struggles early this season as they’ve landed with a 2-9 record as the Viewpoint was going to press. With only one returning player, Sam Pierce, and nine freshmen, they’ve not only had to work at learning to play together at the collegiate level, they’ve also had a pair of injuries that took play-ers out of the lineup for varying periods of time.

In the very first tournament, the open-ing weekend of the season, Alexis Self severely sprained her ankle and missed the next three weeks. In the same tourna-ment, Taylor McCue jammed two fingers badly enough she had to come out of the game. During the Comets’ first home match, she injured the same hand again and had to come out of that game.

Although Self only got to play two of the four games in that opening tournament, she still impressed voters enough to land a spot on the all-tournament team, show-ing that the Comets have talent, despite their record.

With a healthy roster and a couple of breaks the Comets could quite easily be 4-7 or 5-6. Several matches have been close and the Comets were extremely competitive in several of their losses. In

both the opening tournament at Ft. Scott Community College and in the second home match of the season, Cottey was narrowly defeated by Labette Commu-nity College.

In the home match against Labette, it began to look as though neither team would eventually win game one. College volleyball games go to 25 points, and the winner must have at least a two-point advantage. The opening game was tied at 23 points, and all the way to a 28-28 tie before Labette pulled out the win.

After a game two loss, the Comets came back for a game three victory, and nar-rowly lost the fourth game 21-25. This with Self still sitting on the bench with her ankle in a brace.

Some of the teams the Comets face are schools with deep benches and experi-enced players. When Kansas City Kansas Community College visited Cottey, they brought a roster of 15 players, six of whom were 6’0” or taller.

The Comets also compete against some four-year schools with players in their junior and senior years. Cottey has faced two four-year colleges in the opening month when they competed against

Stephens College and Ozark Christian College. The Com-ets looked good in a pair of games against OCC, and that was a match that Cottey might have won.

On board for their first year as a Cottey Comet are: Taylor McCue from Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Kymberlee Bair from North Kan-sas City, Missouri; Bailie Turgeon from Blue Springs, Missouri; Alexis Self from Osceola, Missouri; Katelin Crane from Coffeyville, Kansas; Rachel Massey from Conway, Missouri; Lindsey Aldridge from Willow Springs, Mis-souri; Erica Wagenknecht from Nevada, Missouri; and Kristina Coverdell from Licking, Missouri.

Pierce is the only returning player from last year’s roster, and she will be an asset in turning nine freshmen into solid play-ers through her example of hard work and commitment. Pierce is from Mc-Donald County, Missouri, and was able to accomplish being second in team aces, as well as fourth in assists, kills, hitting efficiency, and digs, while sitting in the shadow of six returning players last year.

Head coach Marla Kannady Foreman is confident her young team can turn it around before the season is over.

“I believe we have had a tough schedule for the most part, but we also had some opportunities lost, because we didn’t step up and play to our ability. There are lessons to be learned during the course of life, and I believe my players have learned a valuable lesson lately about playing with fear or playing with deter-mination. We plan to play with determi-nation,” she said.

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The Comets still have a month of play ahead of them. To find a game near you, check the schedule at the bottom of the page. You’re encouraged to find a game near you and come cheer for the Comets! Those living too far away to attend a game can keep up with the young team’s results and scores through the Cottey News page.

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ottey College student Tiara Atkins placed in the top 15 in the “Business Presentation” event at the National Phi Beta Lambda Competition held in Orlando, Florida. Phi Beta Lambda is a competitive collegiate business organization. Approximately 2,000 students were in attendance at the conference. The competition was against students from four-year colleges and universities as well as community colleges from across the United States.

Atkins became eligible to represent Missouri at the National Leadership Conference by placing first at the PBL State Leadership conference held last spring in Jefferson City, Missouri.

At the national conference, PBL members participated in business-related and leader-ship development workshops, learned how to be more successful in life, heard from motivating speakers, and elected national officers. Atkins attended workshop ses-sions on: “Millionaire Mind-Set,” “Tools for Success,” and “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Tiara also learned networking skills by attending and speaking at a Rotary meeting right after the event. She spoke about her experience and Cottey College at the Orlando Rotary Club; this connection was made through the P.E.O. Sisterhood, the organization that owns and supports Cottey College. After the com-petition, Tiara also spoke to two P.E.O. chapters in Washington State, Federal Way and Seattle, about her experience.

Commenting on her experience, Atkins said, “The trip was eye-opening and motivat-ing because I got a taste of what I want to be in the future.” Atkins is a member of the Cottey College Class of 2012, and plans to pursue a degree and career in finance. “I am very proud of Tiara who represented the PBL chapter from Cottey College,” said Dr. Gary Lunkenheimer, associate professor of business and economics and ad-visor for Cottey’s Phi Beta Lambda organization. “The business and leadership skills

Student Places 15th Nationally at Phi Beta Lambda Competition

Tiara Atkins at Phi Beta Lambda nationals

students obtain through PBL makes increased suc-cess in the business world more likely, and I know that Tiara learned a lot not only from the competition but also from her interac-tion with the local P.E.O. chapters and by speaking at the Rotary meeting.”Phi Beta Lambda is a national organization for students at the collegiate level who plan to pursue careers in the business envi-ronment. Phi Beta Lambda students develop leadership and teamwork skills that will lead to future success. The PBL mission is to bring business and education together in a positive work-ing relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. There are over 11,000 active members in the US. Missouri has over 500 members in 30 chapters.

It’s a New (School) Year!Orientation leaders Bridget Cole and Cassie Hermes help new students and their families move all their possessions into the residence halls. Despite the heat of a typical Missouri August day, the excitement of a new school year was palpable as students from around the country moved in to Cottey College.