Dialogue

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Informative discussion of federal student financial aid issues with U.S. Senator John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV today.

Enjoyable visit with former long time West Virginia University president David Hardesty today.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Bethany Trivia

In 1972, what were students expected to wear to formal Convocations?

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award

A very special day for me today in Edinboro, PA. Returned to General McLane High School for the first time since graduation in 1977 for the Lancer Legacy Celebration. Such an honor to be named the recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Pictured with General McLane Superintendent Richard Scaletta.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Bethany Trivia

When did psychology become part of the Bethany Curriculum?

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Katrina D'Aquin (Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs) and I had an opportunity to visit after graduation with the family Johnathan Foster (Francis Carfer Prize recipient as Outstanding Senior). Johnathan is special to us both.

M.E. Yancosek Gamble was recognized as a national nominee for the T.A. Abbott Award for Faculty Performance at the pre-graduation Communications and Media Arts Celebration at Bethany House this morning. There are 14 eligible nominees from Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) colleges and universities nationally.

Retiring Vice President Bill Kiefer was recognized with a resolution at Friday's Board of Trustees Meeting. A 1971 graduate, Bill has served as a member of the Alumni Council and Board of Trustees before being named a Vice President in 2005.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Dr. Darin Fields (Vice President for Academic Affairs) joins me for the traditional ceremony of Bethany College diploma signing by the officers of the college. Faculty sign this afternoon. Trustees will sign tomorrow. Commencement is Saturday at 10 a.m. Watch the event live on BBN.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Bethany Trivia

What fraternity came to Bethany College in 1852?

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Dr. Scott D. Miller
President
Batten University
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
Phone: 757.455.3215
Fax: 757.455.3139
Email: president@batten.edu
Web: batten.edu/president

Dr. Scott D. Miller is President of Batten University, Virginia's innovative university of the arts and sciences. Respected as one of the most entrepreneurial higher education executives in America, Dr. Miller has dedicated his career to the opportunities available through education and especially values the small, classical, liberal arts college environment that offers students personalized pathways to life and career success. Previously, Dr. Miller was President of Bethany College (2007-15), Wesley College (1997-2007), and Lincoln Memorial University (1991-97). Dr. Miller was also Executive Vice President (1988-91) and Vice President for Development (1984-88) at Lincoln Memorial University and Director of College Relations and Alumni Affairs at Rio Grande College (now University) in Ohio.

Visit the Office of the President website: batten.edu/president