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Alderson Broaddus University – Congratulates Class of 2016

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ABU Commencement 2016
ABU Commencement 2016

On Saturday, May 7, Alderson Broaddus University held its 145th annual commencement ceremony in Rex Pyle Arena as 184 students successfully completed their college career.

This year’s commencement address was given by Senator William P. Cole III, President of the West Virginia Senate. Cole’s address to this year’s class, “The Solution is Within You”, challenged students to look within themselves and realize that their aspirations for the next chapter of their lives could be achieved with courage, determination, and faith.

Following the opening invocation by Dr. Danny Franke, President James “Tim” Barry welcomed students, faculty, families, friends, and community members to the ceremony.

After the welcome from President Barry, honorary degrees were presented to three recipients: J.D. Long, Doctor of Education, Michael B. Sisson, Doctor of Divinity, and William P. Cole III, Doctor of Public Service.

During the ceremony, the West Virginians performed the national anthem and “Depart in Peace”.

The Outstanding Faculty Award was presented to Dr. Andrea Bucklew. Class President Alycia M. (Horner) Perrine lead the students in the turning of the tassel as the new graduates officially became Alderson Broaddus alumni.

President Barry closed the ceremony with the “Charge to the Graduates” address, followed by the closing benediction, read by Chaplain Carl W. Gittings.


ABU Mass Communications Students Win Crystal Award

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Congratulations are extended to a number of mass communication students.  Their course project, “AB is YOU” was awarded a Crystal Award from the West Virginia chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.  “AB is YOU” received the award in the category video commercial for broadcast/and or web delivery submitted by students.  Produced by a team from the COMM 270 Video Production I course during spring 2015, the two minute video was directed by Eric Messick (2015) and Rory Winwood (2016). Forrest Miles (2015) served as video editor.  An original music score was composed and recorded by Messick for this production.

Other students involved in the project included Chris Stephens (2016), Tyler Schiefelbein, Khyree Robinson, and Tyler Upton.  The video was created as a promotional vehicle for the AB admissions department and was used on the University’s web site for eight months.  Isaac Mei (2014), who was working with AB’s admissions department at the time, provided the narration and served as the executive producer.

To alleviate local prejudice, the finalists in all categories were chosen by the Public Relations Society of America chapter in Chicago.  This was AB’s first entry into the Crystal Award competition.  Dr. James M. Owston, associate professor of mass communication and the course’s instructor, accepted the award on behalf of AB during the PRSA-WV Crystal Award gala on June 15 at The Cultural Center in Charleston.

The West Virginia Chapter annually honors the best public relations materials in 30 categories.  Each category has five award groups:  business and industry, not-for-profit, political and issue management, pro-bono, and student.

According the PRSA-WV, “Work entered by West Virginia practitioners or agencies can be for any client or employer, not just those based in West Virginia; work done for West Virginia based companies, or companies doing business in West Virginia may be submitted by out-of-state agencies or practitioners. Any student attending a West Virginia college or university may enter.”

“Project entries are judged on their own merits according to professional standards.”  In addition to the Crystal Awards, honorable mention certificates are awarded in each category.  This year’s competition had the largest number of entries in PRSA-WV’s history.

Solak’s Heroic Effort Saves Woman During West Virginia Flooding

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Josiah Solak

Philippi, W.Va. – Josiah Solak, a sophomore from Lewisburg, W.Va. and member of the Alderson Broaddus wrestling team, was a hero during the flooding that took place in the southern parts of West Virginia last week.

As the flooding began to worsen, Josiah and his father rescued a woman who was trapped in her car as it was being carried away by the water. They proceeded by taking her to a nearby tree while Josiah held her for nearly five hours.

The woman that was saved wanted to give up a number of times but Josiah stayed positive the entire time and would not give up even when the situation was getting extremely tough.

During the flooding, the Solak’s home was damaged and both Josiah and brother Davis Solak, who is also a member of the AB wrestling team, lost all of their clothing.

A family member of the Solak family has set up a gofundme page to help support the family. If you can help them out, even a little, to recover from the devastation suffered in White Sulfur Springs, it would be incredibly meaningful.

Alderson Broaddus Named One of the Top Online Colleges in WV

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PHILIPPI, W.Va.– Alderson Broaddus University’s Department of Nursing has been featured in the BestColleges.com online publication of the Best Online Colleges in West Virginia for 2016.

As distance learning enrollments continue to rise, quality programs such as this give students a flexible and affordable option for earning their degree.

“This award is indicative of ABU’s commitment to serving the needs of our students by offering high-quality, affordable, and flexible programs,” Associate Provost Andrea Bucklew said, “We hope the success of the RN-BSN program can serve as a model as we work to expand our distance education offerings into other disciplines.”

Alderson Broaddus Online is ideal for students pursuing nursing degrees. The program is highly ranked and can be completed in approximately 18 months of full-time study. Individual courses are taught in eight-week blocks, credit may be given for life and work experience, and there is no hospital clinical rotation required.

“Alderson Broaddus University School of Nursing developed the Online RN to BSN Degree program to meet the needs of registered nurses who have an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing,” said Professor of Nursing Brenda Mason. “If you are interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing without sacrificing work and family responsibilities, this program is for you.  Our innovative format will allow you to earn your bachelor’s degree in a way that fits your schedule, classes are set up in an asynchronous format so you can participate in your courses morning or night.”

Each student is assigned a student support liaison to ensure their individual success. Classes begin in January and July and can be tailored to fit any schedule.

Alderson Broaddus University Names Dr. Andrea Bucklew Associate Provost

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Alderson Broaddus University Names Dr. Andrea Bucklew Associate Provost

Andrea BucklewPhilippi, W.Va. – Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Joan Propst announced Dr. Andrea J. Bucklew as the Associate Provost of Alderson Broaddus University effective June 1, 2016.

Dr. Bucklew assumed the role of Associate Provost after the promotion of Dr. Eric Shor to the Vice President of Enrollment Management. As the Associate Provost, Dr. Bucklew will serve as the institutional liaison to the regional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission. She will work with faculty in assessment of student learning and serves as an internal consultant for discipline-specific accreditation. Dr. Bucklew will also supervise the delivery of distance education.

“Dr. Bucklew brings a great skill set to the position as Associate Provost,” said Dr. Propst. “She is intellectually suited for the work associated with accreditation and assessment.” 

Dr. Bucklew joined the faculty of Alderson Broaddus University in August 2012.  Since then, she has served as a Professor of Criminal Justice and as Dean of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree both from West Virginia University. In 2016, she was honored with the “Outstanding Faculty of the Year” award given by the Alderson Broaddus Student Government Association.

“She has distinguished herself among our faculty colleagues as an insightful, detail-oriented individual and was honored by the students this past academic year by being named “Faculty of the Year.”” Dr. Propst said. “As a peer reviewer with the Higher Learning Commission, she brings a “just-in-time” perspective to the work the Associate Provost manages and I am very happy to have her as a valued colleague.”

Prior to her career in higher education, Dr. Bucklew served as an assistant prosecuting attorney and was a partner in a general practice law firm.  Before joining the faculty at Alderson Broaddus, she worked for 11 years at Potomac State College of West Virginia University where she was an associate professor of criminal justice, the Honors Program director, and chair of the Curriculum and Instructional Programs Committee. 

In addition to maintaining her license to practice law in both West Virginia and Maryland, Dr. Bucklew also serves as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission.  Dr. Bucklew and her husband Chad reside in Tunnelton, W.Va. with their three daughters, twins Morgan and Lyndsay age 12, and Emily age 10.

ABU Announces Inaugural Graduate Commencement Ceremony

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Philippi, W.Va. – Alderson Broaddus University will be hosting its Inaugural Graduate Commencement Ceremony on August 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. in Wilcox Chapel.

Mr. Thomas Moore, M.S, MMSC, PA-C, Dean of the College of Medical Sciences, will deliver the commencement address title Who We Are.

Mr. Moore is a graduate of Alderson Broaddus University’s Physician Assistant Program, holding a Master of Physician Assistant Studies and a Master of Science degree in Surgery. He also completed the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine Certificate Program in 2010. He joined the faculty at Alderson Broaddus in 2012 and became the director in 2013.

“With the radpid growth of undergraduate enrollment and an eye toward future graduate programs, we felt it was the right time to have a graduate commencement ceremony,” said Provost Dr. Joan Propst.

Prior to 2016, graduate students have taken part in the May commencement proceedings, but this year’s cohort of 32 graduate students is the first to receive their degrees in a separate graduate commencement ceremony.

ABU BattlerBand to Perform Labor Day Weekend

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. – The Alderson Broaddus University marching band will perform twice throughout the state of West Virginia during Labor Day weekend festivities this upcoming weekend.

AB Band Director Robert Palmer announced that the band will perform the National Anthem at the West Virginia Power game on Friday as well as having the drumline perform at Snowshoe Resort for the Free Fall Festival this coming Saturday.

The West Virgina Power are a single A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and will take on Greenville Friday night at 7:05 p.m. The game will be held at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, W.Va during their final weekend of play for the 2016 regular season.

The Free Fall Festival takes place September 2nd through the 4th with a packed schedule of events during the weekend. The drumline will perform at noon on Saturday as the band will display their talent for the audience.

For more information on the West Virgina Power game as well as the Free Fall Festival, please visit the links on page.

ABU Ranked Number Four in State-Wide Student Debt Study

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Alderson Broaddus University has been named among the top schools in the state of West Virginia for the lowest student loan debt.

A study done by lendedu.com, an online website tailored to assisting students in choosing an appropriate destination of higher education learning, showed that Alderson Broaddus ranked number four in West Virginia for providing aid for those seeking to further their education and the top private, non-profit, university on the list.

“Higher education is an investment in one’s future,” Director of Financial Aid Amy King said.  “Often time paying for college includes student loans. We work very diligently in our office to assist students in keeping down their loan debt. This includes an aggressive financial need based grant program through Alderson Broaddus, educating our students on financial aid opportunities and helping identify ways for alternative funding to lessen debt.”

The study showed that the average debt per borrower at graduation for Alderson Broaddus students was $23,715 and the percentage of students that will obtain some amount of debt is 88%.

“Being on the list of Colleges for Lowest Student Loan Debt at Graduation in West Virginia is a testament that our continued efforts are making a difference in the future of our students,” King said.


Alderson Broaddus Prepares for Homecoming ‘16

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University to Celebrate Homecoming Sept. 29-Oct.2

Philippi, W.Va. –  Alderson Broaddus University will be hosting a variety of events for the public as part of their Homecoming celebration “Every Battler has a Story” September 29-Oct. 2.

A Pep Rally and Bonfire will be held Friday evening at 9 p.m. on the old soccer field. All students, alumni, and friends are invited to this spirit-filled, student-lead event.

The campus spirit march will take place on Saturday Oct. 1 beginning at 11:30 a.m. All are invited to take in the spirit march which will end at the Multi-Sport Performance Stadium ahead of the Battlers 1:30 p.m. kick-off against Fort Valley State University.

Wilcox Chapel will be full of music Saturday evening, at 8 p.m. as the School of Music hosts its annual homecoming concert and Opera Highlights Reunion. The cost for the concert is $10 and is payable at the door only.

On Sunday morning, Oct. 2 the annual Homecoming Worship Service will take place at Philippi Baptist Church located at 69 Church Street in downtown Philippi led by Rev. David A. Carpenter ’71.  Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and all are welcome to attend.

For a complete list of events, please view the Homecoming brochure online at www.ab.edu/homecoming.

Please come and join the Alderson Broaddus University family for a weekend of community.

ABU Honors Outstanding Alumni at Annual Alumni Awards Banquet

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Philippi, W.Va. – Alderson Broaddus University announced their Alumni Award winners Saturday evening at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet as part of the University’s Homecoming festivities.

Dr. Teresa Marsh was honored with the Alumni Achievement Award presented to an alumnus who has made an outstanding contribution in their chosen field or endeavor.

Dr. Marsh graduated from Alderson-Broaddus in 1999 with a BA in secondary education with specializations in English/Language Arts and Math and a minor in literature. She completed her master’s as a Reading Specialist in 2000 from WVU and her doctorate in educational psychology in 2004 from WVU. She also completed her school administration certification in 2014 from Salem International University.

She taught English and Math at East Fairmont High School from 1999-2000 and English at Philip Barbour High School from 2000 to 2013, worked as a county literacy coach from 2013-2014, and then, served as principal at Junior and Volga-Century Elementary Schools from 2014-2015. She has also taught as an adjunct for Fairmont State University. She is now the principal at Kasson Elementary/Middle School where she has received several grants for field trips, sports equipment, and the school garden.

The Distinguished Alumni Award for outstanding service to the University was presented to Mr. Jeffrey Gross.

Mr. Gross was born on February 2, 1952, in Bethlehem, PA. He graduated from Gateway Senior High School in 1970 and immediately enrolled in Alderson-Broaddus College. While a student at AB, he pledged with the Sigma Delta Nu Fraternity (The Delphics) in the fall of 1971. In 1974, he became the President of Sigma Delta Nu and the President of the Men’s Dorm Council. Jeff graduated Alderson-Broaddus with a BA in History in 1974.

He began employment at U.S. Steel as a management trainee in 1974 and married Marsha Spalla in 1981. Jeff continued his education and graduated from Saint Francis College with an MA in Industrial Relations in 1983. He was then employed at the University of Florida from 1985 to 1988 as a Labor Relations Manager. Jeff received a lifetime certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) in 1992 from the Society for Human Resource Management while being employed at Florida Steel Corporation from 1990 to 1998 as HR Manager and Plant Superintendent.

Jeff became the Founder and President of Artificial Turf Products, Inc. in 1998, which is the company that built the Delphic Green at Alderson Broaddus University in 2014. He has been a member of the Alderson Broaddus University Alumni Council since 2015 and was elected President of the Delphic Alumni Association in 2016.

Mrs. Louzette “Lou” Shriver was named the Outstanding Ally Award recognizing a non-alumnus who demonstrates their dedication and passion for the University through extraordinary actions or commitments that assist to fulfill the mission of the University.

Mrs. Shriver was born July 28, 1936, in Oxford, N.Y. She is a graduate of Oxford Academy High School. Lou proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. She is a member of the Grafton Women’s Club and attends church at the Beulah Baptist Church in Pruntytown, W.Va. She is a homemaker by choice, with her husband, James Shriver of 57 years. Lou is an avid collector of antiques and unique stuffed bears. Her philanthropic efforts include not only her church, but also contributions to her husband’s alma mater, AB University, to aid in their many improvements in recent years. In 2012, Lou and her husband, Jim, made a significant contribution to the Rex Pyles Memorial Coliseum by replacing the court side bleachers which are now named the “Jim and Lou Shriver Grandstand.”

The Hu C. Meyers Award, which recognizes achievement and leadership in the physician assistant profession by an Alderson Broaddus graduate, was presented to Dr. Kyrus Patch.

Dr. Kyrus Patch has been a Physician Assistant since 1977, graduating with a B.S. in Medical Science from Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, W.V. Her medical career started in rural Ohio where she treated patients in an outpatient facility and made house calls on a routine basis. She returned to the mountains of West Virginia as the senior medical officer at Snowshoe Ski Resort from 1980- 1985. During the “off season” she worked in the cardiology department of Memorial General Hospital in Elkins, W.Va. Once tiring of the sub-zero climate she moved to Orlando, Fla. and worked for Walt Disney World making house calls to guests throughout the complex.

Naples, Fla., became home after a few years; she worked as a Physician Assistant in an urgent care/family practice setting in Naples and Ft. Myers Beach from 1988 to 2007. She earned her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2007 from her alma mater, Alderson-Broaddus College. This led to a career change as Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program Fort Myers. Dr. Patch earned her doctorate in Health Science from A.T. Still University in June of 2015. Dr. Patch is the course director for Physical Diagnosis I, II, and III, served as Assistant Academic Director, Academic Director, and Associate Program Director before being named Program Director in July 2015. After 30-plus years of clinical practice as a Physician Assistant, Dr. Patch hopes to teach a new generation of Physician Assistants what it means to be a knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional health care provider.

The honor of Lord and Lady is awarded every year to a couple who have distinguished themselves by their service, dedication and gifts to Alderson Broaddus University. Dr. and Mrs. William Christian Sizemore were the 2016 recipients.

Dr. Christian Sizemore, President of Alderson-Broaddus College from 1983-1994, had major administrative posts at four institutions of higher education, serving as president of three colleges and retiring as Chancellor of William Jewell College. In his “retirement,” he became the first Director of Business Expansion for the Clay County Missouri Economic Development Council, where he earned national recognition for his business retention work. He holds five earned degrees and has completed additional study at the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management, in addition to a number of American Planning Association seminars and national advanced business retention seminars.

A nationally recognized leader and published author in higher education, Dr. Sizemore is often called upon as a consultant in the areas of curriculum, accreditation, library and information science, and fund raising by individual colleges, state higher education councils, and regional accrediting agencies. He initiated the computerization of Alderson Broaddus and William Jewell College. Under his leadership, Alderson Broaddus achieved record enrollment increases.

In addition, Dr. Sizemore has more than thirty years of experience in college building and facility design, construction, maintenance, and funding, with responsibility for the construction of six new buildings, major renovation of twelve buildings, and construction of six other physical facilities, including six projects at Alderson Broaddus.

Dr. Sizemore is a successful grant writer and fundraiser who has led major capital campaigns for academic programming, faculty development, construction, and endowment. Under his leadership, the Alderson Broaddus endowment increased 2,500% to $16 million, and the William Jewell College endowment increased 62% to a value of $80.3 million. During his tenure at Alderson Broaddus, faculty-staff salaries increased an average of six percent per year, and the retirement base increased 60 percent to reach the national average. In addition, he has led campaigns for the Greater Kansas City American Red Cross, headed the fund drive for Liberty, Missouri’s 175th Anniversary History Book, and co-chaired the Steering Committee that raised $1.5 million to build a facility in Liberty for non-profit assistance agencies.

Long involved in health care, Dr. Sizemore has supervised nursing programs at three colleges, working with their national accrediting agencies. At Alderson Broaddus, he led the development of the nation’s first post-baccalaureate physician’s assistant master’s degree program. He served on the Broaddus Hospital Board and was a charter member of the West Virginia Governor’s Rural Health Advisory Board and the West Virginia Health Initiative Advisory Panel. He currently serves on the Liberty Hospital Board.

Active in community and economic development in three states, Dr. Sizemore was the charter Vice President and later President of the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Greater Kansas City American Red Cross, Lord and Lady the Salvation Army Advisory Council, and the Clay County Millennium Historical Board. A member of the Mayflower Society, he is past president of the William C. Corum Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and is the Missouri Society Sons of the American Revolution Genealogist. Dr. Sizemore is a deacon in the Second Baptist Church of Liberty and has received the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award and the Alexander W. Doniphan Leadership Award. He is included in Who’s Who in America.

Anne Mills Sizemore, a native of Halifax, Virginia, was graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Richmond with a B.S. degree and from West Virginia University with a M.S. degree. She began her career as a cancer cytologist in North Carolina in 196l. While teaching mathematics at South Georgia State College in the 1970’s, she was instrumental in establishing a Baptist Student Union and in obtaining a building and campus minister for this ministry.

She became First Lady of SGSC before moving to Philippi, West Virginia, when her husband, Dr. Christian Sizemore, was named the sixth president of Alderson-Broaddus College. During 1983-1994 at A-B, Mrs. Sizemore directed the renovation of Greystone and was responsible for the interior design and furnishing of the Erickson Alumni Center and the Cave. She served as faculty advisor Baptist Campus Ministry, instituted the Chrismon tradition, and led workshops and worship services statewide for the American Baptist Women. For five years, Mrs. Sizemore taught journalism and English and was advisor for the student newspaper. As First Lady of A-B, she extended the hospitality of Greystone to all of the College’s constituencies.

From 1994-2001, Mrs. Sizemore was First Lady of William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, where she directed the renovation the President’s Home. She served on the Advisory Board of the Kansas City Salvation Army, on the governing board of other charitable organizations and was chair of the Deacon Board of Second Baptist Church of Liberty. She received the Northland’s Anne Robb Townsend Award for Philanthropic Service and a national leadership service award from the Council of Independent Colleges.

An avid genealogist, Mrs. Sizemore has pursued this new career path in retirement. She works as a national genealogist for the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century. Past president of the Huguenot Society of Missouri, she is active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Jamestowne Society, National Society Magna Charta, and other genealogical societies, in addition to serving private genealogy clients.

ABU Ranked No. 2 in WV Federal Work-Study Awarded

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Alderson Broaddus University was the top-ranked private institution for Federal Work-Study aid awarded to the student body finishing behind only West Virginia University in a study released by the Student Loan Report.

The study used Peterson’s Financial Aid Data that was released in August of 2016 and showed the Alderson Broaddus offers 443 jobs and issued over $600,000 to work-study students.

“Higher education is an investment in one’s future,” Director of Financial Aid Amy King said.  “The Federal Work-Study program is a way for students to not only help pay for their education, but to gain experience to help students later in life.”

Alderson Broaddus was recognized earlier this year by lend.edu as the fourth lowest student loan debt at graduation in the state of West Virginia.

“We work diligently to help our students find ways to keep down their student loan debt and the work-study program is one tool that helps us achieve that,” said King.

Successful Alcohol Awareness Presentation at ABU

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Philippi, W.Va.  – A packed Funkhouser Auditorium gathered to listen to Scott Maloney, a national speaker, share his personal story in a presentation entitled “I Got Lucky” for Alcohol Awareness Month.

Nearly 275 Alderson Broaddus University student, faculty, staff, and local community members heard Maloney share his message about the importance of making good decisions surrounding alcohol use. Students from varying years, majors, student organizations, and athletic teams were in attendance. Colin Murphy, Alderson Broaddus alumnus and Beverage Distributors, Inc. representative and Alanna Kelley, Senior Marketing, Finance, and Business Administration major and Student Athletic Advisory Committee President, greeted the audience and introduced the speaker.

During his presentation, Maloney described himself as a college senior who had everything going for him. He was a star athlete – the MVP of his cross country team – had a close knit group of friends and a loving family. But in an instant, all of it changed. Maloney recounts the night that life as he knew it was turned upside down by one poor choice. After an evening of drinking, Maloney attempted to scale a tree to retrieve his keys from a locked dorm room and lost his balance – falling three stories and striking his head on the ground. The resulting traumatic brain injury nearly killed him, left Scott in a coma for three weeks and required years of therapy to relearn how to eat, talk and walk again. Maloney does not want to see other college students be an alcohol related injury statistic like him. During his presentation, Maloney shared other talents like free-style rapping and telling a few jokes for the audience.

“His story was one to take seriously,” Makenzie Rose, Senior Journalism Major and President of Baptist Campus Ministry stated.  “He is a walking testimony.”

To help promote the event, AB Greek Life lined the Quad with over 400 bottles of water with labels advertising the speaker and information about alcohol safety and education. This is an annual Greek Life program entitled Think Before You Drink. Those attendance were in a raffle for gift cards sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and invited to a free dessert buffet in the cafeteria for fellowship and an opportunity to mingle with Maloney. The speaker and dessert buffet was sponsored by Beverage Distributors, Inc. of Clarksburg, WV, the local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, as part of the company’s commitment to help prevent underage drinking and drunk driving. Alderson Broaddus University is grateful for community partnerships that want to serve and educate the students about safe behaviors.

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Scott Maloney, a national speaker, shares his personal story in a presentation entitled “I Got Lucky” for Alcohol Awareness Month.

ABU Announces Masters of Education: Teacher Leader

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ABU to launch M.Ed.: Teacher Leader beginning in Fall of 2017

Philippi, W.Va. – Alderson Broaddus University announced the addition of the Master’s in Education: Teacher Leader degree to its offerings. The announcement was made on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 during a press conference held on the Alderson Broaddus campus.

When Alderson Broaddus made the move to University status in 2013, an expanded master’s degree offering was part of the strategic plan. This program is delivered entirely online and is designed to prepare licensed Pre-K-12 teacher educators to take on new teacher leadership roles in the classroom, school and district.

“Throughout our history we have been very concerned about teaching and learning and that is the primary emphasis and activity at this institution,” said Alderson Broaddus President Dr. Tim Barry. “It is very appropriate in this day and age that we develop this online advanced degree program to address the issue of teaching as well as the teacher as a leader in the community, in the classroom and in the area of education.”

The Master’s in Education: Teacher Leader has a full-time student and a part-time student track. The full-time option allows degree seekers to finish in one year and a summer session while the part-time option can be completed in two years and one summer session.

“It is a totally online program,” said Dr. F. Joseph Super, Dean of the College of Education and Music. “It affords practicing teachers who want to stay in the classroom, the opportunity to do so while rising to leadership roles among their colleagues.”

The online course delivery will prepare teacher leaders to assume roles that include: mentor teacher, lead teacher, department chair, curriculum design specialist, academic coach, technology integration specialist, professional development specialist and school improvement specialist.

Applications for the Master’s in Education: Teacher Leader program are being accepted immediately with the first cohort beginning classes in the Fall of 2017.

Alderson Broaddus is continuing to add more graduate programs and academic initiatives, which will be announced in the near future.

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Dr. F. Joseph Super, Dean of the College of Education and Music

ABU Announces Masters of Science in Anatomy

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Thomas Moore, Dean of the College of Medical Science

ABU to launch M.S. in Anatomy beginning in Fall of 2017

Philippi, W.Va. – Alderson Broaddus University announced a new graduate degree the Masters of Science in Anatomy. The announcement was made Thursday in a press conference held on the Alderson Broaddus campus.

This is the second new graduate program announced at Alderson Broaddus in as many weeks. The Masters of Science in Anatomy program is a 24-month on-campus blended program is conducted in a traditional face-to-face lecture format, with some online courses offered during the student’s class schedule.

“It is appropriate that we continue our growth in the field of Medical Sciences with the addition of the Masters of Science in Anatomy,” said Alderson Broaddus President Dr. Tim Barry. “Throughout the history of Alderson Broaddus the main activities here are to teach and learn. This program helps us teach graduate students and prepare them to be educators in the field of anatomy.”

Students in the Masters of Science in Anatomy program will be educated to be an anatomist, work in a clinical laboratory, teach in community colleges and universities and pursue professional education in medical or research related fields.

“Students who earn the Masters of Science in Anatomy will receive through both didactic and laboratory experience, and gain the expertise and experience required to teach in the undergraduate, graduate and health science setting,” said Thomas Moore, Dean of the College of Medical Science. “This program benefits traditional and non-traditional students who desire a professional education in anatomy and seek to further their development for professional or health-related education.”

Course work includes: human anatomy, embryology, histology, neuroanatomy, radiological anatomy, research seminar, education courses and student teaching practicum.

Applications for the Masters of Science in Anatomy program are being accepted immediately with the first cohort beginning classes in the Fall of 2017.

Alderson Broaddus is continuing to add programs and academic initiatives.

Republicans, Democrats Likely to Split Wins on Election Day

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According to a poll conducted by the Alderson Broaddus University Political Science Program’s class on Campaigns and Elections, Tuesday Night should be an interesting night, with the Republicans in Barbour County winning the Presidency, the House of Representatives, the Auditor’s race (by a small margin), the House of Delegates, the Attorney General’s race and the County Assessor. Democrats in Barbour County should prevail in the Secretary of State, the Treasurer, State Senate, Commissioner of Agriculture, County Clerk and County Commission Races. The races for Attorney General and Governor are too close to call.

Almost 77 percent of all respondents believe our presidential nominees are worse than in previous elections; 14 percent believe they are the same; and 5 percent think they are better than in previous elections.  More than sixty % say they have been following the election closely, with 24 % saying they have followed it sometimes.  76 % of respondents got their campaign information from broadcast or cable news, with 14 % getting information from the Internet.  Only 7 % listened to the radio for their campaign information.

The survey, which was conducted from October 14 to October 26, has a statistical margin of error of 7.6%.  The Survey sampled 150 Likely Voters in Barbour County, asking respondents who they planned to vote for in 14 ballot races in November.  The sample respondents were 92% White Non-Hispanic; were 52% females; were on average 57 years of age; and had incomes around $47,500.  68 % of respondents were born in West Virginia; and 27 % were born in Philippi.  43 % of the sample were self-identified Democrats, 42% were self-identified Republicans. 9 % of respondents were Independents and 3 % were Mountain Party members.

MAIN FINDINGS

Republicans are slightly more enthused about their candidates than are Democrats– Republican candidates in this poll are predicted to win with an average of 52% of the vote; Democratic candidates are predicted to win with an average 47 % of the vote.  However, the margin of victory for the winning candidate is the same for Republican candidates and Democratic candidates: roughly 1 and a half votes for every vote the losing candidate receives.

VOTING GAPS

GENDER GAP
Political scientists have long noted that Republican candidates suffer a gender gap in voting– Female voters nationally and in most states are much more likely to vote Democratic than are their male counterparts. This finding is generally not true in Barbour County.  The only race in which significant gender differences appeared was in the race for Secretary of State, and in that race, females were three times more likely to be undecided or to refuse to answer. In terms of vote choice, there was no difference between male and female resondents.

AGE GAP

One would expect an age gap, with so many races pitting an older candidate against a younger candidate; but once again, in general age made no difference in voting choice.

WEST VIRGINIA GAP

Perhaps the most interesting finding was that for the race for Governor, for Attorney General and for Commissioner of Agriculture; there was a significant gap between those born in West Virginia and those born outside the state.  Those born outside West Virginia are more than twice as likely to state they were planning to vote for a Third Party candidate than for either Bill Cole or Jim Justice.  Those in West Virginia were three times more likely than those not born in West Virginia to state they were undecided for the Attorney General race– anecdotal data suggests this is because of the extremely negative campaign both candidates have run.  The same is true of the Secretary of Agriculture’s race– many more of those born in West Virginia stated they were not going to vote for this office than those born outside the State.

PHILIPPI GAP

Perhaps the most interesting finding was differences in voting intention between those born in Philippi and those born outside Philippi.  Those born in Philippi were twice as likely as those born outside Philippi to choose Jim Justice over Bill Cole.  Those born outside of Philippi were twice as likely as those born in Philippi to choose David McKinley over Mike Manypenny.  Those born in Philippi were twice as likely as those born outside Philippi to choose Natalie Tennant over Mac Warner for Secretary of State. Those born in Philippi were equally divided in their support for Thomas Hoxie and for Jodie Boylen, but those born outside Philippi prefer Hoxie by a more than two to one margin over Boylen.  Finally, those born in Philippi prefer Jedd Schola by a two to one margin over Susie Cvechko, but those born outside Philippi prefer Cvechko by a small margin.

CONCLUSION

In Barbour County, the vote seems to depend on male voters more than female voters.  Throughout the data, the candidate who won did so by attracting more male voters than did that candidate’s opponent.  In most cases, female voting split pretty equally between candidates.  Most of the time, female voting tended far more towards third party candidates or towards not voting than did male voting.

CAVEATS

It should be noted that this is a poll of voters who had voted in at least one previous presidential election, and the sample is weighted equally between the parties.  Nevertheless, the patterns of responses were quite consistent as the surveys came in, suggesting that these are real patterns.

Perhaps the most interesting finding is that only five precent of Democrats voted party line, and the same amount of Republicans voted a straight party ticket. Democrats were far more likely to cross party lines for the Presidency, and Republicans were more likely for Secretary of State and County Commission.

For more information, contact Michael Bobic, bobicmp@ab.edu, (304) 457-6330.


ABU Announces Addition of Aquaponics Lab

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Alderson Broaddus University is pleased to announce the addition of an Aquaponics Laboratory System to the College of Science, Technology and Mathematics.

This opportunity is made possible by the generosity of New Vision Renewable Energy in collaboration with The Alderson Broaddus University Department of Environmental Sciences. New Vision Founder and CEO Ruston Seaman states, “Our desire to help communities learn how to manage limited water resources and feed a growing population of people  led us to develop the aquaponics lab as a tool for community development. We are very excited about the ability to expand this project’s capacity through a partnership with ABU students and faculty.”

Faculty Project Director Dr. Constance Brown says, “I am delighted to offer students this hands-on research opportunity. Students are very excited and eager to begin working with the lab. It is my hope that these young leaders of tomorrow will take what they learn here today, out into the world of tomorrow, and teach others how to implement similar alternative energy and recycling systems.”

The Aquaponics Laboratory will be housed in the Kemper Redd Green House at ABU. In addition to research, this project will further provide community outreach opportunities for ABU students. Students will observe and interact with the various processes that cycle matter and energy through plants and animals. This process will simultaneously provide healthy, nutritious food, filter and clean toxins, and recycle nutrients. Students will not only learn and study about these alternative energy options, but will take an active part in using the system to provide outreach to the community beyond campus.

Annual Christmas Festival Concert December 4, 2016

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Alderson Broaddus University School of Music invites you to the annual Christmas Festival Concert Sunday December 4, 2016 at 3:00 pm.

Music ensembles including the University Chorale, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Chamber, Handbells, and The West Virginians will present music of the season in a concert lasting about an hour.  The concert will include the opportunity to sing carols and will conclude with the traditional singing of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah by G.F. Handel.

The concert is free and our holiday gift to the community.

ABU SCHOOL OF MUSIC TO PRESENT OPERA HIGHLIGHTS

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This Sunday, December 11, at 7:30 pm, students, faculty, and alumni from Alderson Broaddus University’s School of Music will be presenting “OPERA HIGHLIGHTS:  An Evening of Opera Scenes.” Scenes from two operas will be presented: “The Marriage of Figaro” (Mozart) and “The Consul” (Menotti). The opera scenes will be sung in English.  The performance will take place in Wilcox Chapel, and is open to the public with no admission charge.

The “Figaro” cast features seniors Bailey Coleman, Lindsay Heavner, Avery West, and Matthew Peloquin, sophomores Sam Miser and Tyler Burks, and alum Abe Schoonover. “The Consul” stars senior Emma Godfrey and Mrs. Heather Cottrill, area music teacher.  Others in the cast include senior Alicia Noble, juniors Sarah Hamman, Laken Rummer, and Elliott Mihelic, sophomore McKenna Price, alums Cody Ratliff and Tim Tosh, and Asst. Prof. of Music Lewis Hall. Chorus and extras in the casts include senior David Humbertson, sophomores Kaity Marks and Andrew Wilkinson, and Jennifer Leon, AB Student Affairs Staff.

As a farewell finale, the combined casts will sing the uplifting, “The Promise of Living,” from Aaron Copland’s opera, “The Tender Land.”

The evening’s shows will be directed and accompanied by Dr. Lillian F. Long, Associate Professor of Music at the University. “OPERA HIGHLIGHTS” was begun in 1986 by Professor Long as a way to introduce opera to students, and has been presented biennially ever since.  This will be her final opera performance at Alderson Broaddus, as she is retiring from the University after 31 years.

ABU Offers New Scholarship Opportunities to WV Students!

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Alderson Broaddus University is excited to announce new scholarship opportunities for West Virginia students! ABU is pleased to qualify for participation in the Neighborhood Investment Program sponsored by the West Virginia Development Office.

The Neighborhood Investment Program was established by the West Virginia Legislature in 1996 to increase charitable giving to local nonprofit organizations for the purpose of serving West Virginia residents from economically distressed regions of the state. This year marks ABU’s first time participating in the program and we are delighted to offer WV students this opportunity!

Here is how it works:

  • ABU is awarded tax credit vouchers in amounts pre-determined by the WVDO.
  • Donors who give to the newly established Alderson Broaddus University Equal Opportunity Scholarship will receive a tax credit voucher. Donors may use the tax credits to reduce state tax liability for: a) Business Franchise Tax b) Corporate Net Income Tax   OR c) Personal Income Tax.
  • ALL donations made from businesses and individuals through this program will be used for needs based scholarships that will be awarded in order according to the following priorities:
    • First priority: To all eligible Philip Barbour High School students
    • Second priority: To all other eligible West Virginia high school students as funds are available
  • Tax credit vouchers are issued to donors on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Donations are still being received until March 15, 2016, and again from April 1-June 30, 2016.

For more information or to make a donation please contact:

Christy A. Mullens-Shaw
Director of Annual Fund & Government Relations
Alderson Broaddus University
mullensca@ab.edu
304.457.6324

Alderson Broaddus Releases Results of 2016 Graduate Survey

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Class of 2016 Reports 100 Percent Placement Within Six Months of Graduation

Philippi, W.Va. – Alderson Broaddus University placed 100 percent of their 2016 graduating class as employed or continuing education within six months on graduation.

“We are very proud of the class of 2016 and the fact that they reported a 0 percent unemployment rate,” said Teresa VanAlsburg, Director of Career Services.

Of the 188 graduates in the Class of 2016, 174 (93 percent) responded to the survey. Of the respondents, 52 percent reported being employed in their field of study. 21 percent of graduates were employed outside their field of study while 27 percent were continuing their education in graduate school.

“This is a testament to the education and preparation that they received while a student at Alderson Broaddus,” said VanAlsburg. “We strive to prepare our students to compete with the demands of the workforce, as well the expectations of graduate school programs.”

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