FACT BOOK - Lenoir-Rhyne University
2015 – 2016FACT BOOKLENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY
Table of ContentsFrom the Provost 2Acknowledgment of Contributors .3University Profile 5Mission .7Accreditation 20Admissions .23First-Time Admissions .24Undergraduate Transfer Admissions .38Graduate Admissions 43Enrollment .47Retention and Graduation . 69Degrees Conferred .72Faculty and Staff .82Campus Life .92Service and Engagement 103Athletics .114Alumni .1191
January 2017I am delighted to share with you Lenoir-Rhyne University’s 2016institutional Fact Book. Special thanks to this year’s many contributors onthis impressive and collaborative effort. I want to especially thank Dr.Debra Templeton, LR’s Director of Institutional Research and Assessment,and Alyssa Matty, Research Associate, for these endeavors.This year’s Fact Book includes point-in-time data from the 2015-2016academic year. In some cases, when available, we have providedhistorical data such as admissions, enrollment, and degrees conferrednumbers that clearly chronicle and illustrate the growth and progress of Lenoir-Rhyne University.Through these materials, we hope you will have a clearer and more informed image of our University.The 2017 Fact Book is a very useful resource for the Lenoir-Rhyne community and other interestedreaders. It exemplifies our commitment to institutional effectiveness and transparency. We strive toensure that the data provided in the fact book are accurate and conforming to standard highereducation reporting protocols.This year’s fact book will be the first in a planned series to archive and to publish important informationabout the university in one comprehensive document. We expect future annual editions to include moreinformation and data relative to the needs of our readers. To these ends, we welcome your feedback.In closing, we dedicate this year’s 2016 Fact Book to Dr. Wayne Powell, Lenoir-Rhyne University’spresident (2002- 2016), who retired in December 2016 after many years of exceptional and visionaryleadership. Perhaps it is most appropriate that we can honor Dr. Powell, a highly skilled mathematician,through the numbers found in this volume!Warmest Regards,Larry M. Hall, Ph.D.Provost2
Acknowledgement of ContributorsCompiled by the Office of Institutional Research and AssessmentDr. Debra TempletonAlyssa MattyDirector, Institutional Research and AssessmentResearch and Assessment AssociateSpecial Thanks To:The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment would like to extend our thanks to our colleaguesacross campus (listed below) who have contributed to this year’s fact book by providing data andinformation. We would like to especially thank Ines Mueller, Graduate Marketing Coordinator, fordesigning all graphics on the cover, chapter, and section pages in this year’s fact book. Many thanks tothe Marketing Department for allowing us to use much of the information from the Profile Magazine tocraft the University Profile chapter of the fact book. We would like to also extend our genuineappreciation to Angela Reiter, Director of Marketing and Communications, for her support and guidancein the creation of this fact book.Cheryl AbeeJean BeaverAllie BentleyDonna BowmanStacey BrackettDr. Monica CampbellCharlie DayDr. Laura DobsonDr. Michael DempseyScott EllerSherry EriksonDr. Katie FisherCarla FowlerMary Ann GosnellDr. Larry HallBrent HeaberlinLisa HermanTaryn HutchisonDr. Kathy IveyJodi JabsNick JenkinsJohn KarrsPeter KendallInes MuellerRachel NicholsDirector of Alumni EngagementAdministrative AssociateAssistant Director, Marketing and CommunicationsPayroll ManagerUniversity RegistrarDirector of the Teaching Scholars ProgramDirector of Administrative SystemsDirector of International EducationDean and Director of the Center for Graduate Studies of AshevilleAccountantAdministrative AssociateAssistant Provost/ Dean of Student LifeDirector of Lohr Learning Commons/ Coordinator of Student EngagementDirector of Graduate AdmissionsProvostDeputy Athletic Director, Athletics, Coordinator, NCAA Compliance,Director, Athletic FacilitiesDirector of Advancement/ Data Management and RecordsAdministrative AssistantDirector of the University Writing CenterDirector of Student ActivitiesDirector of Financial AidDirector of Sports InformationSenior Vice President of Administration & FinanceGraduate Marketing CoordinatorVice President of Enrollment Management3
Rick NicholsDr. Janet PainterDr. Kim PateDr. Wayne PowellSherry ProctorAngela ReiterJohn RosebrockEmma SellersJenny SmithNathanael SummerLinda SuggsDr. Dennie TempletonCharlotte WilliamsDr. Katie WohlmanDr. Amy WoodDirector of Human ResourcesDirector of Engaged Scholars ProgramDirector of Intercollegiate AthleticsPresidentDirector of Disability ServicesDirector of Marketing and CommunicationsChief Information OfficerDirector of Multicultural AffairsAssociate Dean of Students/ Director of Counseling CenterDirector of Undergraduate AdmissionsAdministrative AssociateVolunteer ConsultantAssociate Dean of Engaged and Global LearningAssistant Dean of Students/ Director of Career and ProfessionalDevelopment.Assistant Provost/ Dean of Graduate and Adult Education/ Professor ofCounseling/ Faculty Representative of Athletics4
Lenoir-Rhyne University ProfileLenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, privatecomprehensive liberal arts institution of the NorthCarolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica. Founded in 1891, LR’s main campus is locatedin Hickory, NC, a town of over 40,000 residents.Situated on approximately 100 acres in the foothills ofthe Blue Ridge Mountains, LR’s main campus is thenucleus of North Carolina’s fourth largest metropolitanarea (University Catalog 2015-2016). To expand theUniversity’s mission, the Center for Graduate Studiesof Asheville was launched in 2014; the Center forGraduate Studies of Columbia, SC was launched in 2013; and SACSCOC approved the merger of LR andthe Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) on December 9, 2013.Lenoir-Rhyne University’s LTSS is one of eight seminary institutions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica (ELCA). The LTSS shares a campus with the Center for Graduate Studies of Columbia, which islocated in the garden level of Beam Hall and underwent a major renovation prior to opening in 2014.The Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville is another University initiative to expand LR’s mission. TheAsheville Center is home to a state-of-the-art learning space in downtown Asheville and is committed todeveloping community relationships through initiatives like the LR Career Fest, which was launched inMarch 2016 to connect highly educated applicants to companies seeking to hire qualified and talentedcandidates in Western North Carolina.By combining the liberal arts with professional studies, the University joins a rich foundation of liberalarts with 50 undergraduate degree programs and 22 graduate degree programs. With recordenrollments in each of the last eight years, the institution now enrolls over 2,300 undergraduate andgraduate students at its three locales and intends to continue managed enrollment growth over thecoming years as it expands upon its mission (Profile Magazine Fall 2015).The LR community strives to support an inclusive campus that promotes a safe and healthy living,learning, and working environment. LR students have the opportunity to participate in over 60 clubs and5
student organizations designed to develop a sense of self-worth, responsibility, and accountability andto engage students in active service to the world.Known as the Bears, the University’s athletic teams have been alongstanding source of pride and a vital part of student life. LenoirRhyne University’s NCAA Division II athletic program includes 22intercollegiate athletic teams, 11 for men and 11 for women, whichcompete in the South Atlantic Conference. During 2015-2016, 571students participated in LR athletics.Along with the development of LR’s academics and student life, thephysical campus has continued to advance with expansions andrenovations at all three campuses. The most noticeable constructionat the Hickory campus is the emergence of the Alex and Lee GeorgeHall, a state-of-the-art learning environment which promises tochange the face of science education at LR. The first phase ofconstruction began in November 2015 and includes the addition of a35,000 square foot hall, which will double the size of the existingfacility, and a complete renovation of the existing Minges ScienceBuilding (Profile Magazine Fall 2015).Through the addition of undergraduate and graduate programs, to construction and expansion projectsto enhance its learning environments, LR strives to provide students with quality educationopportunities. The University’s vision for the future is to be a nationally recognized liberal arts universityof choice – known for our excellence in building leaders for tomorrow, developing patterns of lifelonglearning, positioning our graduates for success in their professional, personal and spiritual lives, andproviding an unparalleled quality of caring within our university community.6
MissionIn pursuit of the development of the whole person, Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind andspirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promoteresponsible leadership for service in the world.As an institution of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, theUniversity holds the conviction that wholeness of personality, true vocation, and the most useful serviceto God and the world are best discerned from the perspective of Christian faith.As a community of learning, the University provides programs of undergraduate, graduate, andcontinuing study committed to the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for a wide variety of careersand as guidance for a meaningful life.7
he Reverends William P. Cline, Andrew L.Crouse, Jason Moser, and Robert A. Yodermake arrangements with J.G. Hall toassume control of Highland Academy (builtin 1882) and rename it “Highland College.”Classes begin on September 1 andenrollment reaches 113 by the end of thefirst semester.Highland College changes its name toLenoir College in memory of the donor ofthe land, Walter W. Lenoir.LRU Celebrates the First Commencement Ceremony at CenterFirst class of students graduates fromfor Graduate Studies of AshevilleMay 14, 2016Lenoir College.A change in curriculum offers students the choice of three degrees: The A.B. ancient classical,the A.B. modern classical, and the B.S. scientific.The Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod assumes official sponsorship and support of theCollege.Intercollegiate sports begin with baseball.John Conrad Seegers, Jr. wrote Lenoir-Rhyne’s alma mater, “Fair Star of Caroline”Lenoir College hyphenates its name to Lenoir-Rhyne College to honor Daniel E. Rhyne, a LincolnCounty industrialist who boosted the endowment and other assets of the institution with hisfrequent gifts.Joe Bear, a live black bear, is introduced to the campus as the college mascot.Regional accreditation is granted to Lenoir-Rhyne by the Association of Colleges and SecondarySchools of the Southern States.Daniel E. Rhyne, a Lutheran businessman from Lincoln County, gives 150,000 toward theCollege’s rebuilding effort. The Rhyne Building, one of the first new buildings, is named in hishonor.The Carl Augustus Rudisill Library opens as a result of a generous 50,000 gift from theCherryville textile executive and member of LR's Class of 1905.President Gerald R. Ford and Presidential candidate Gov. Jimmy Carter speak on campus in theP.E. Monroe Auditorium.Graduate and evening programs begin.Lenoir-Rhyne celebrates its 100th anniversary.Charles M. Snipes School of Business & Economics is the first school of the College to be named.It was named after banker and alumnus Charles Snipes (’58).The Board of Trustees approves the plan to transform Lenoir-Rhyne College into a university.The Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville opens.SACSCOC Board of Trustees approves the merger of Lenoir-Rhyne University with the LutheranTheological Seminary in Columbia, S.C. on December 9.Grace Chapel opens at Lenoir-Rhyne’s main campus.Minges Science building renovation begins with a groundbreaking ceremony.The first commencement ceremony is held in Asheville.Lenoir-Rhyne celebrates its quasquicentennial year.8
President of Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityDr. Wayne B. Powell is Lenoir-Rhyne University’seleventh president and has served the University in thisrole since 2002. He originally came to LR in June 2000 asthe Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs. Dr.Powell came to LR after directing the Graduate College atOklahoma State University from 1992 to 2000. As Dean,he was the chief administrator of the institution’s 4,600student graduate program. From 1980 to 2000, heserved as a Professor of Mathematics at Oklahoma StateUniversity; during which time, he taught mathematicsand conducted research on ordered structures, universalalgebra, and abstract language theory.Dr. Powell earned his bachelor’s degree from TexasLutheran University, where he majored in mathematics.He earned his master’s degree from Texas A&M University, where he majored in mathematics andminored in computer science. He earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from Tulane University.Under Dr. Powell’s leadership, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s endowment has risen from 39 million to 96million and the enrollment has risen from 1,400 to over 2,300. The University has extended the reach ofits mission by opening new campuses in Asheville, NC and Columbia, SC and has experiencedunprecedented growth as the number of graduate students grew from 126 on one campus to more than700 on three campuses.Dr. Powell has served on the Boards of Frye Regional Medical Center (past Chair), the South AtlanticConference (past Chair), the Lutheran Educational Consortium of North America (past Chair), the ELCAPresident’s Council (past Chair), the Independent Colleges and Universities of North Carolina, theCatawba County Chamber of Commerce, Innovate Catawba, the Catawba Science Center, ProjectPotential, the Hickory Museum of Art, the Champions of Education, and the Catawba Valley ExecutivesClub (past Chair). He is an active member of the Lake Hickory Rotary Club.Presidents of Lenoir-RhyneRev. Robert Anderson YoderRobert Lindsay FritzDr. John Carnahan PeeryH. Brent SchaefferPleasant Edgar MonroeVoigt Rhodes CromerRaymond Morris BostAlbert B. AndersonJohn E. Trainer, Jr.Ryan A. LaHurdDr. Wayne B. -Present9
The President’s CabinetKatie Fisher, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.Assistant Provost, Dean, Student LifeLarry Hall, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.University Provost, Professor, Political SciencePeter Kendall, B.A., M.B.A., M.H.A.Senior Vice President, Administration and FinanceNeill R. McGeachy Jr. ’65, B.A.Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & PEF/ Bears ClubRachel Nichols ’90, B.A., M.A.Vice President, Enrollment ManagementWayne B. Powell, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.University PresidentDavid C. Ratke, B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D.Faculty Assembly Chair, School of Humanities & Social Sciences Chair,and Professor of ReligionClayton Schmit, M.Div, Ph.D.Provost of LTSSDrew Van Horn, B.S., Ph.D.Vice President, Institutional AdvancementAndrew Weisner, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.Dean, Campus Ministry, University Pastor10
The Board of TrusteesJerome W. BolickJeffrey P. BronnenbergKi-Hyun (Kenny) Chun ’74Madeleine S. Dassow ’75Alan P. Davis ’85Boyd L. GeorgeJane C. Handly ’67Michael W. Hinshaw ’58G. Scott Homesley ’83Steve O. HuntMargaret H. Jackson ’69Dewyone (Pedie) King ’96Jearld L. Leonhardt ’69Gabrielle M. Macon ’01Joseph P. McGuireKatherine F. McKenzie ’69George A. MoretzG. Steven Plonk ’76Wayne B. PowellC. Clifford Ritchie ’76Mary Hinkle ShoreTimothy M. SmithCharles M. SnipesSybil B. Stewart ’58Stephen M. ThomasWilliam B. TrexlerBoyd C. Wilson, Jr. ’74Tony W. Wolfe ’70D. Rhodes Woolly ’88Conover, NCHickory, NCCharlotte, NCGreensboro, NCConcord, NCHickory, NCDallas, TXCharlotte, NCAbingdon, VAHickory, NCNewton, NCHickory, NCNewton, NCCharlotte, NCAsheville, NCWilmington, NCHickory, NCPort Wentworth, GAHickory, NCSalisbury, NCBrevard, NCSalisbury, NCHickory, NCSherrills Ford, NCHickory, NCArden, NCHudson, NCNewton, NCSalisbury, NCOfficers of the Board of TrusteesBoyd L. George, ChairKatherine F. McKenzie ’69, Vice ChairMargaret H. Jackson ’69, SecretaryCharles M. Snipes ’58, Assistant SecretaryJerome W. Bolick, Treasurer11
Board of VisitorsDana B. Atkinson ’85Durham, NCLaurie D. Brill ’87Asheville, NCAndy W. DeCuzziSherrills Ford, NCCharles A. Hauser ’70Cornelius, NCSamantha B. Howell ’90Conover, NCRichard L. Huffman ’72Salisbury, NCVictoria A. Martin ’79Conover, NCBill C. Mayberry ’79Marietta, GADavid K. MillhollandHickory, NCJulie D. Pierce ’94Birmingham, ALLisa Gonzalez Suggs ’00Fort Smith, ARPerry E. Fewell ’85Upper Montclair, NJRalph M. Greene ’70Cashiers, NCMarion W. Kirby ’64Greensboro, NCJanie P. Peak ’73Gastonia, NCJohn D. TeeterHickory, NCMilton R. Brown ’75Atlanta, GAR. Ross Campbell Jr. ’95Charleston, SCMichael “Mickey” Payseur ’73Gastonia, NCFrank E. Surface ’85Bristow, VADouglas W. Urland ’91Hickory, NC12
Business CouncilEddie EdwardsRoger YoungGar AtchisonChris BaltzGarrett Barr ’98Eddie Beard ’85Rick CoffeyGary GarveyVictoria Martin ’79Robin NicholsonJulie Pruett ’92Mark Smith ’88Joanna ViolaSteve von DrehleJudy WhiteClement GeitnerHickory, NCHickory, NCHickory, NCHickory, NCTaylorsville, NCHickory, NCNewton, NCHickory, NCConover, NCHickory, NCHickory, NCHickory, NCHickory, NCHickory, NCHickory, NCHickory, NC13
LTSS Advisory Council 2015-2016William Trexler, ChairLowell AlmenBobbie BlackburnJacqueline BussieKenneth ChildsMiriam DavidCarolyn DongesMary Sue DreierSheila ElliottRichard GoeresWilliam HorneRobert LongJames MauneySteve MisenheimerWayne PowellCinde RinnClayton SchmitRobert ShoffnerTimothy SmithJonathan StrandjordKathryn TiedeJames ThomasRoy WiseArden, NCElgin, ILBradenton, FLFargo, NDColumbia, SCLexington, KYColumbia, SCColumbia, SCLake City, SCNorfolk, VAClearwater, FLColumbia, SCSalem, VAKnoxville, TNHickory, NCAdvance, NCColumbia, SCHickory, NCSalisbury, NCChicago, ILSt. Paul, MNColumbia, SCAtlanta, GA14
Lenoir-Rhyne University Academic UnitsCollege of Arts and SciencesDr. Daniel Kiser, DeanSchool of Arts and LettersSchool of Humanities and Social SciencesSchool of Natural SciencesCollege of Education and Human ServicesDr. Hank Weddington, DeanSchool of EducationSchool of Counseling and Human ServicesCollege of Health SciencesDr. Michael McGee, DeanSchool of Health, Exercise and Sport ScienceSchool of NursingSchool of Occupational TherapySchool of Physician Assistant StudiesCollege of Professional & Mathematical StudiesDr. Mary Lesser, DeanCharles M. Snipes School of Business and EconomicsDonald & Helen Schort School of Mathematics and Computing SciencesSchool of Journalism and Mass CommunicationSchool of Theology15
Academic Programs by CollegeThe College of Arts and SciencesSchool of Arts and LettersAmerican Studies (BA)English (BA)German (BA)Graphic Design (BA)Music (BA, BM)Music Performance (BA)Sacred Music (BA)Sp
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