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NEWSLETTER OF SCHREINER UNIVERSITY Fall 2007 Volume XI, Number 2 Inside When I wrote the most recent of these pieces, back in the winter, we at Schreiner were in the midst of revising our strategic statements on mission, vision and goals in order to orient ourselves for the next half decade. Now I don’t really suppose that you have been sitting around since then wondering, “What in the world have those folks at Schreiner accomplished in their strategic thinking?” I certainly hope you haven’t lost any sleep over the issue; however, it occurred to me that a word of follow-up on that topic would be in order, in the interest of perspective. In May, our board held a special retreat prior to its scheduled meeting, and incoming trustees also attended that session. For two days, we wrestled with hopes and realities under the excellent leadership of Dr. Richard Detweiler, president of the Great Lakes College Association. We worked in small groups and in role playing as well as in plenary session to identify our challenges and opportunities and to find consensus on what is most important in our future. In that retreat, our trustees fundamentally affirmed the conclusions of the planning group that had studied the issues throughout the year. They also offered President’s Perspective By Dr. Tim Summerlin continued on page 2 Schreiner University Announces Record Enrollment for the Second Year Darlene Bannister, registrar, directs students during fall registration. The 2007-08 student body is Schreiner’s largest ever at 982. The freshman class of 262 set a new record with an almost 8 percent increase over last year’s. Record Enrollment 1 Vocational Nursing Grads 3 Sports 4 New Residence Hall 6 Hill Country College Fund 7 Restorative Justice 8 continued on page 2 For the second year in a row, Schreiner University is celebrating an all-time record total enrollment and the biggest freshman class to date. Dr. Tim Summerlin, Schreiner president, announced that the 2007-2008 academic year saw 982 students on campus. That is a 5.6 percent increase over last year’s 930 enrollment number. The freshman class of 262 brought a 7.8 percent increase over last fall’s 243. Colleges and universities take official headcount on the 12th day of classes. “Every year I get excited when I see that Schreiner’s enrollment numbers have grown again,” said Summerlin. “The growth means we are succeeding in getting our name and reputation more widely appreciated. It means that we are on track to becoming the size institution we have planned for. It means that more students will have the opportunity to experience ‘learning by heart,’ the special, personalized brand of education that is our tradition. And I am particularly excited that this year’s enrollment growth means that we have filled our fine new residence facility, The Oaks. The way that this whole campus works with our admission and financial aid team to reach these goals is superb.” Peg Layton, vice president for enrollment and student services and dean of students, is also happy with the new numbers. “We are thrilled to see our enrollment growth trend continuing and to welcome the largest freshman class in the history of the institution,” she said. “Regardless of size, our commitment to personal attention and ‘learning by heart’ is something that will never change at Schreiner.” In This Issue...

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N E W S L E T T E R O F S C H R E I N E R U N I V E R S I T Y Fall 2007 Volume XI, Number 2

Inside

When I wrote the most recent of these pieces, back in the winter, we at Schreiner were in the midst of revising our strategic statements on mission, vision and goals in order to orient ourselves for the next half decade. Now I don’t really suppose that you have been sitting around since then wondering,

“What in the world have those folks at Schreiner accomplished in their strategic thinking?” I certainly hope you haven’t lost any sleep over the issue; however, it occurred to me that a word of follow-up on that topic would be in order, in the interest of perspective.

In May, our board held a special retreat prior to its scheduled meeting, and incoming trustees also attended that session. For two days, we wrestled with hopes and realities under the excellent leadership of Dr. Richard Detweiler, president of the Great Lakes College Association. We worked in small groups and in role playing as well as in plenary session to identify our challenges and opportunities and to find consensus on what is most important in our future.

In that retreat, our trustees fundamentally affirmed the conclusions of the planning group that had studied the issues throughout the year. They also offered

President’s PerspectiveBy Dr. Tim Summerlin

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Schreiner University Announces Record Enrollment for the Second Year

Darlene Bannister, registrar, directs students during fall registration. The 2007-08 student body is Schreiner’s largest ever at 982. The freshman class of 262 set a new record with an almost 8 percent increase over last year’s.

Record Enrollment 1

Vocational Nursing Grads 3

Sports 4

New Residence Hall 6

Hill Country College Fund 7

Restorative Justice 8continued on page 2

For the second year in a row, Schreiner University is celebrating an all-time record total enrollment and the biggest freshman class to date. Dr. Tim Summerlin, Schreiner president, announced that the 2007-2008 academic year saw 982 students on campus. That is a 5.6 percent increase over last year’s 930 enrollment number. The freshman class of 262 brought a 7.8 percent increase over last fall’s 243. Colleges and universities take official headcount on the 12th day of classes.

“Every year I get excited when I see that Schreiner’s enrollment numbers have grown again,” said Summerlin. “The growth means we are succeeding in getting our name and reputation more widely appreciated. It means that we are on track to becoming the size institution we have planned for. It means that more students will have the opportunity to experience ‘learning by heart,’ the special, personalized brand of education that is our tradition. And I am particularly excited that this year’s enrollment growth means that we have filled our fine new residence facility, The Oaks. The way that this whole campus works with our admission and financial aid team to reach these goals is superb.”

Peg Layton, vice president for enrollment and student services and dean of students, is also happy with the new numbers. “We are thrilled to see our enrollment growth trend continuing and to welcome the largest freshman class in the history of the institution,” she said. “Regardless of size, our commitment to personal attention and ‘learning by heart’ is something that will never change at Schreiner.”

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a series of observations and questions for the campus to ponder before submitting a final statement of mission, vision, values and goals for the board’s consideration in October. The characteristic comment from those who participated in the retreat was, “This was a valuable experience for me. I really see the complexities of some of these choices for the first time.”

Along with the energizing experience of having our governing board working with faculty and administration on the future of the University, one of the most meaningful things that I took from the retreat was the final charge from our facilitator. Dr. Detweiler reminded us of three things:

• Youarenotalone.Hundredsofpeerinstitutionsareworkingonthe same issues.

• Don’tforgetthatwhatyouareaboutismakingadifferencewithindividualsandwithsociety.Yourjoycomesfromthatfact,notfrom a balanced budget.

• Youshouldfeelagreatdealofpride.SchreinerUniversityisaremarkable place, and you have made a true difference.

Needless to say, we have followed through on our trustees’ request, and the formulation of our strategic mission statement should be a fact later this fall. Our trustees all agreed that the

retreat experience was so valuable that from now on each May we will use educational time for considering strategic issues. Of course, those efforts are always more exciting when they occur within the context of the kind of growth that you can read about elsewhere in this “Inside Schreiner.”

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President’s Perspective continued from page 1

Record Enrollment continued from page 1

In its commitment to maintaining its 13:1 student/faculty ratio, Schreiner has added new full-time faculty to balance the increased enrollment.

“During the spring and summer 2007 we hired four new full-time faculty, one each in communication, English, exercise science and information systems. This will keep our student to faculty ratio at 13 to 1. We will continue to add full-time faculty positions each year as we grow to our intended student population of 1,200,” said Dr. Mike Looney, Schreiner’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.

“Of course, growth means change,” Summerlin added. “Search for new faculty, review of all our programs to ensure that we are meeting our students’ needs, attention to retention of the freshman class and planning for additional facility needs, among other things. But we are comfortable with that kind of change here at Schreiner. And we relish the opportunity to create many more relationships with our students, creating a more powerful learning community.”

In addition to the impact the increased enrollment will have on campus life, it will also have an effect on the community at large.

Fred Gamble, Schreiner University vice president for administra-tion and finance, said the additional students will add $135,000 in direct spending to the local economy, a sum that will multiply in its economic impact.

For more information about Schreiner University, visit our Web site at www.schreiner.edu or call the Admission and Financial Aid office at 830-792-7217.

chreiner University’s Office of Advancement is pleased

to announce the addition of Phyllis Whittington and Allen Boatwright to its staff. Whittington is the new direc-tor of development and Boatwright comes aboard as associate director of major gifts.

This is Boatwright’s second time as a member of the advancement staff. For five-and-a-half years, he was associate director of alumni affairs and director of the Schreiner Former Students Association. He has worked for Heritage Christian School in Fredericksburg for the past year, and has extensive experi-ence with nonprofits, education and development, including working with The Salvation Army.

Whittington comes to Schreiner after 16 years with the American Cancer Society, where she most recently served as regional vice president of field operations for South Texas. She also served as regional director for ACS, in Harlingen and as San Antonio Metro executive director.

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November 1Harry Crate Lecture Series— presented by University of Texas at San Antonio professor Dr. Edward Tiekink, Cailloux Campus Activity Center Ballroom, 7 p.m.

November 29th Annual SU Popular Culture Symposium—Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre, 12 p.m.

November 3Star Party— Riverside Nature Center, 7:30 p.m.

November 5First Monday Series— Hanszen Fine Arts Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

November 7Texas Music Coffeehouse Series—Cailloux Campus Activity Center Lion’s Den, 7 p.m.

November 8Texas Water Symposium— Hill Country water issues, Texas Tech University in Fredericksburg, 7 p.m.

November 12Monday Night Fiction— “The Greatest Slump of all Time” by David Carkeet, presented by Dr. Tom Wells, Logan Library, Scarle-Philips room, 7 p.m.

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November 15Experience Schreiner— a monthly session that gives people who don’t know much about Schreiner a peek into the great things going on here. A tour of the University is included. Held in the William Logan Library, 8:30 a.m.

November 15Speak Truth to Power— presents “An Unreasonable Woman: A True Story of Shrimpers, Politicos, Polluters and the Fight for Seadrift, Texas,” presented by the author Diane Wilson, Cailloux Campus Activity Center Ballroom, 7 p.m.

November 26Robert P. Hallman Chautauqua Lecture Series—“Teaching Your Baby Math and Why You Should,” by Dr. Mary Seay, Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre, 7 p.m.

Vocational Nursing Grads

September 28Texas Living History Day 2007— Robbins-Lewis Pavilion on the Schreiner University campus, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

October 1First Monday Series— a children’s theatre production, Hanszen Fine Arts Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

October 3Texas Music Coffeehouse Series—Cailloux Campus Activity Center Lion’s Den, 7 p.m.

October 4Symphony of the Hills Concert—Kathleen C. Cailloux Theatre, Kerrville, $20 admission fee, 7:30 p.m.

October 15Monday Night Fiction— “The Kite Runner” by Kahled Hosseini, presented by Dr. Anne Berre, Logan Library, Scarle-Philips Room, 7 p.m.

October 17Speak Truth to Power— presents the movie “Who Killed the Electric Car,” Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre, 7 p.m.

October 19Past is Prologue—a storytelling event on the Schreiner campus, 7-9 p.m.

October 20Past is Prologue—a workshop on the Schreiner campus, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

October 25Experience Schreiner— a monthly session that gives people who don’t know much about Schreiner a peek into the great things going on here. A tour of the University is included. Held in the William Logan Library, 5:30 p.m.

October 25Margaret Syers Lecture Series—speaker, Dr. Deb Burk, Cailloux Campus Activity Center, 7 p.m.

October 26Fright Night— Robbins-Lewis Pavilion, 7-9 p.m.

October 26-28Family Weekend

October 29Robert P. Hallman Chautauqua Lecture Series—“Dieting and the Effects of Alcohol,” presented by Dr. Tom Wells, Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre, 7 p.m.

October 31Campus Star Party— next to the Texas Heritage Music Foundation Office on the Schreiner campus, 7:35 p.m.

For more information on events, visit www.schreiner.edu/calendar.Unless otherwise stated, all events are free and open to the public. For more information, call Amy Armstrong at 830-792-7405.

Twenty-nine graduates of Schreiner’s vocational nursing program received their diplomas at a ceremony on campus August 3 before an audience of friends, family and the University’s faculty. Members of the graduating class are: Lucia Garcia Agulto of Ingram; William Kirk Barnhart; Angela Boehm-Davis; Cristin Renee Brown of Kerrville; Blanca Campos; Brian Coe Jr.; Autum Cornish of Mason; Melissa Duran of Kerrville; Marcela Flores of Kerrville; Jenna Follis of Kingsland; Andrea Garza of Kerrville; Freida Goodrich of Kerrville; Habiba Harris; Emy Hernandez of Boerne; Courtnay Howerton; Alfred Lera III of Medina; Tabatha Love of Kerrville; Amanda Perrone; Tera Richison of Carrollton; Suzette Stieler; Jody Stratton of Blanco; Dianne Warner of Fredericksburg and Penny Woolls of Ingram. Angela Boehm-Davis was recognized for outstanding academic achievement. Kirk Barnhart was recognized for outstanding clinical performance. Thomas Adams, RN, delivered the featured address and was the recipient of the appreciation award. Schreiner University offers two rotations of its one-year vocational nursing certification program each year; one begins in the fall and one begins in the spring. For more information, visit Schreiner’s Web site at www.schreiner.edu/academics/nursing.html or call the Office of Admission and Financial Aid at 830-792-7217.

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Basketball Coach Looks Forward to First SeasonDrew Miller has been Schreiner’s new men’s basketball coach since April 2007, inheriting a team that was 6 and 19 last year and has lost its three leading scorers. Miller, however, is optimistic not only about the upcoming season, but also about the Schreiner basketball program overall. And he has reason to be.Millerbringstohisnewjobsolidexperience leading championship basketball teams as both a coach and aplayer.He’slookingforwardtocontinuing that trend at Schreiner.

“I want to build an entire program here,” Miller said. “We have a tremendous opportunity as a basketball program to establish a new tradition at Schreiner University. I’m looking forward to the challenge.” Miller said the transition into his present position has been smooth. “It’s been exciting to work with athletic director Ron Macosko and the rest of the administration,” he said.

Miller has been involved in recruiting freshman players and said he feels “very positive and encouraged about the incoming freshman we’ve been able to recruit since I was hired.” Miller has 12

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Coach Rides 175 Miles for CharityWhen someone works on the schedule of the school year–whether faculty, staff or student–you’d think they kick back and relax a bit during that long summer break.

Apparently relaxing right away is not an option if you’re Schreiner volleyball coachJohnGreenlee.Hekick-startedhis summer break by riding his bike 175 miles in Utah to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, along with his parents Dr. John and Annabel Greenlee.

“It’s the first time I’ve done it,” he said, “but my parents have done it the last couple of years.”

It might be Greenlee’s first race for MS, but it’s by no means his first time on a bike. “I try to bike most places around town,” Greenlee, who is starting his fourth year at Schreiner, said. “I bike to work and to stores. It works out to about 100 to 150 miles a week in spring and summer; less in fall and winter. The whole work thing gets in the way,” he said, grinning.

Among Greenlee’s reasons for participating are that his father is a neurologist and his wife’s stepmother was recently diagnosed with MS.

The NMSS sponsors several two-day bike tours—designated MS 150—annually, including a couple in Texas, according to Coach

For schedules and more athletic news, visit http://athletics.schreiner.edu.

Volleyball Coach John Greenlee

Basketball Coach Drew Miller

Greenlee.TheBPMS150runsfromHoustontoAustin (www.ms150.org/ms150/); the Valero MS 150 goes from San Antonio to Corpus Christi (http://biketothebeach.ms150.org/btb).

In Utah, Greenlee rode with a group from his parents’ church, All Saints Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City. The group, Saints and Spinners, were among 3,000 riders who raised more than $1.5 million that weekend for people living with MS. Greenlee and his father rode 175 miles in the two-day event; his mother biked one day for 40 miles.

“It was easier than I thought it would be,” Greenlee said. “The course they chose was rather flat—something you don’t get around here. The altitude was a bit of a problem, but less so by the time I rode the race because I went out there a week early.”

Greenlee’swife,Vanessa,whoteachesSpanishatTivyHighSchool, is also a bike rider. Although she was unable to make the Utah event this year, Greenlee said both of them are planning to ride together next year.

For Greenlee’s account of his experience, go to www.greenleetx.net/MS_150.html. For more information about MS 150 events in 2008, go to the NMSS Web site at www.nationalmssociety.org and click on “Bike Rides.”

The Schreiner volleyball season began August 31 with a match against Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Go to http://athletics.schreiner.edu/Volleyball/default.htm for the season schedule and team information.

returning players and at least six committed freshman recruits on this year’s team. Play begins in November.

“I don’t want to measure this season in wins and losses,” he said. “Of course, I want a winning team, but will we have that this season? I don’t know. I can’t control that. All I can control is that I work hard.” Miller expects his players to work hard, too—on and off the court.

“The first year, the biggest thing is a philosophical change, getting players to buy into the hard work and integrity it takes to build a good basketball program. Our basketball team will have good, young basketball talent, who also are great people who will work hard and represent Schreiner well on and off the court.”

It has been a pretty exciting year for Miller so far. “In addition to gettingthisjob,I’malsorecentlyengaged,”Millersaidwithagrin.“We’re getting married in September and hoping to buy a house in Boerne. I’ve sealed my number one recruit for life.”

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VolleyballDate Opponent Place TimeAug. 31 Our Lady of the Lake HOME Won, 3-1Sept. 3 Huston-Tillotson University Austin Won, 3-2Sept. 7 Austin College @ UT Tourn. Dallas Lost, 2-3 Univ. of Dallas @ UT Tourn. Dallas Won, 3-1Sept. 8 Huntingdon College @ UD Tourn. Dallas Lost, 2-3 Wheaton College @ UD Tourn. Dallas Lost, 0-3Sept. 11 Texas Lutheran University Seguin 7 PMSept. 14 Sul Ross State University Alpine 6 PMSept. 18 Concordia-Texas HOME 7 PMSept. 21 Hardin-Simmons University Abilene 7 PM Sept. 22 McMurry University Abilene 3:30 PM Sept. 25 Howard Payne University HOME 7 PMSept. 28 ASC Crossover Tourney Dallas UT-Tyler 2 PM UT-Dallas 7 PM

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Date Opponent Place TimeSept. 29 ASC Crossover Tourney Dallas Mary Hardin-Baylor NoonOct. 2 Our Lady of the Lake San Antonio 7 PM Oct. 6 Sul Ross State University HOME 1 PMOct. 9 Concordia-Texas Austin 7 PM Oct. 12 ASC Crossover Tourney HOME East Texas Baptist University 4:30 PM Oct. 13 ASC Crossover Tourney HOME LeTourneau University 9:30 AM Mississippi College 2:30 PM Oct. 16 Texas Lutheran University HOME 7 PM Oct. 23 Howard Payne University Brownwood 7 PM Oct. 26 Hardin-Simmons University HOME 7 PM Oct. 27 McMurry University HOME Noon

Men’s SoccerDate Opponent Place TimeAug. 31 Southern Nazarene Tyler canceled Sept. 2 St. Thomas Tyler Won, 2-1 Sept. 7 Huston-Tillotson University Austin Lost, 1-4 Sept. 14 McMurry University Abilene 4 PM Sept. 15 Hardin-Simmons University Abilene 4 PM Sept. 21 Mary Hardin-Baylor HOME 4 PM Sept. 22 Howard Payne University HOME 4 PMSept. 26 Texas Lutheran University Seguin 2 PMSept. 29 UT - Permian Basin HOME 3 PM

Date Opponent Place TimeSept. 30 University of Dallas HOME 3 PM Oct. 5 LeTourneau University Longview 4 PM Oct. 6 East Texas Baptist University Marshall 4 PM Oct. 12 UT - Tyler HOME 3 PM Oct. 13 Concordia-Texas HOME 3 PM Oct. 19 University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR 3 PM Oct. 21 UT - Dallas Dallas 3 PM Oct. 26 Louisiana College HOME 3 PM Oct. 27 Mississippi College HOME 3 PM

Women’s SoccerDate Opponent Place TimeAug. 31 University of Dallas HOME Won, 5-0 Sept. 7 Texas Lutheran University Seguin Lost, 0-5 Sept. 14 McMurry University Abilene 2 PM Sept. 15 Hardin-Simmons University Abilene 2 PM Sept. 21 Mary Hardin-Baylor HOME 2 PM Sept. 22 Howard Payne University HOME 2 PMSept. 28 Trinity University HOME 3 PMSept. 30 Southwestern University HOME 1 PM

Date Opponent Place TimeOct. 5 LeTourneau University Longview 1 PM Oct. 6 East Texas Baptist University Marshall 1 PM Oct. 12 UT - Tyler HOME 1 PM Oct. 13 Concordia-Texas HOME 1 PM Oct. 19 University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR 1 PM Oct. 21 UT - Dallas Dallas 1 PM Oct. 26 Louisiana College HOME 1 PM Oct. 27 Mississippi College HOME 1 PM

Cross CountryDate Opponent Place TimeSept. 8 UT Tyler Invitational Tyler Women 7:30 AM Men 7:45 AM

Sept. 22 Texas DIII Championship Abilene Women 8:30 AM McMurry University Men 9:15 AM

Oct. 6 Dallas Invitational Dallas Women 9 AM University of Dallas Men 10 AM

Oct. 13 TLU Invitational Seguin Women 9 AM Men 9:45 AM

Oct. 27 Cross Country Champ. Abilene Women 9 AM McMurry University Men 9:45 AM

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Would you like to nominate someone for either the Schreiner University Athletic Hall of Honor or for the Distinguished Alumnus Award?

A nominee for the Athletic Hall of Honor must exhibit high ethical standards and must be a person of such integrity, stature, demonstrated ability and renown that students, former students, faculty and staff of the University will take pride in—and be inspired by—his or her recognition.

A nominee for Distinguished Alumnus Award must have

a distinguished personal or professional career; leadership in their chosen profession, business or vocation; and must have received previous recognition from their contemporaries.

A nomination form with complete guidelines for these nominations is enclosed. If you would like additional information, contact Mark Tuschak at 830-792-7215 or e-mail him at [email protected]

To download a form, please visit: www.schreiner.edu/formerstudents/nominate.html.

Call for Nominations

Residence Hall Opening Delayed by RainThis summer’s heavier than usual rains held up construction and delayed the opening of The Oaks, Schreiner’s new residence complex, requiring the University to find temporary housing for some students.

“The upper-class students who are assigned to The Oaks complex were housed together in a local hotel until they could occupy their campus residences,” said Peg Layton, vice president for enrollment and student services and dean of students. “We had staff living in the hotel and available to assist students on a 24-hour basis. Students continued to utilize the campus dining services for their meals and transportation was provided for those who did not have their own vehicles.”

According to Dean Layton, the students took the slight housing hitch in stride.

Work has been steady on dryer days and The Oaks will open around the middle of September.

“Crews were working all through Labor Day weekend laying carpet, completing AC connections, cleaning the roadway, laying seed netting in the detention pond and cleaning rooms over in The Oaks,” said Dr. Tim Summerlin, president of Schreiner.

The next steps toward completion are putting in the sidewalks, laying sod, moving and installing furniture and final cleanup.

The University is planning a celebration for the completion of The Oaks and to thank it’s first residents for their patience. According to Dean Layton, the celebration will include a campuswide cookout and ribbon-cutting ceremony, and will take place after everyone is settled in their new accommodations. The Rev. Gini Norris-Lane is working on a dedication ceremony for the event.

When Schreiner senior Abe Garcia needed to find

a job to help pay for his education last spring, he didn’t have to look far. In fact, he didn’t even have to leave campus. From February through the middle of May, Garcia worked with Richard Bailey and Collegiate Contracting, building Schreiner’s newest apartment complex, The Oaks.

Garcia has experience in the building trade. He has worked for his father’s company, ASE Construction, out of Houston. He worked on The Oaks before, after and sometimes between classes.

“I worked about six hours a day,” he said, “although sometimes it seemed like more.”

One part of the project really stands out for him.

“When they were pouring concrete, I was in charge of the last pour at three in the morning,” Garcia said. “At 2:45 a.m., my friends were still out partying and I was heading to work.

“I think it’s taught me discipline,” he added, “I’ve learned a lot.”

This was Garcia’s first time working while he went to school, although he worked one summer as a bank teller in Waller, Tex., and as a student caller for Schreiner’s annual Phonathon.

Garcia is an international business major with a minor in Spanish and will graduate this December. He has also played on the Mountaineer soccer team since his freshman year.

And what are his post-Schreiner plans?

“I ended up at Schreiner because (soccer) Coach Paul Hayes recruited me,” he said. “I’m really glad I came here. As for the future, well, I am a man of many missions and the future is hard to predict; however, I am feeling really strongly about staying in the construction industry.”

Schreiner SeniorAbe Garcia

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HCCF Kicks Off 30th Year

Schreiner University’s Hill Country College Fund kicked off its 30th year with a donor luncheon in the ballroom of the Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center.

Addingtotheexcitementoftheevent,HillCountryCollegeFund campaign leaders announced Wednesday at the luncheon that $113,000 has been raised in advanced gifts toward this year’s $550,000 goal.

HCCFprovidesneed-basedtuitiongrantstoSchreinerstudentsfrom Kerr, Gillespie, Bandera, Kendall, Kimble, Edwards and Real counties.

“We are very excited to celebrate 30 years of making college dreams a reality for our local students,” said Jennifer Farhoudi, associatedirectorofdevelopmentforannualgivingandHillCountry College Fund. “I am inspired by the work that our communityhasbeenabletoaccomplishthroughtheHillCountryCollege Fund. This year more than 300 students will be able to attendcollegebecauseofHCCFgrantsmadepossiblethroughthe generosity of our donors. College would not be possible for manyofthesestudentswithouttheaidofHCCF.”

James Avery was one of the event’s speakers. James Avery CraftsmanInc.haslongbeenasupporterofHCCF,andcontributed $30,000 to the fund this year. “We have a deep commitment to giving back to the communities that have been so supportive of James Avery over the years,” said Avery. “But we reserve a special place for our hometown of Kerrville and we’re especially proud to support Schreiner University and higher educationrighthereintheHillCountry.”

FormoreinformationaboutHCCF,callJenniferFarhoudiat 830-792-7208 or visit the Schreiner Web site at www.schreiner.edu/giving/hccf.html.

Online Giving

Supporting Schreiner University is easier than ever

now. Please visit our Online Giving Web site at www.

schreiner.edu/giving where you can make a secure

gift—one that will benefit Schreiner students for years

to come—in a matter of seconds. If you have questions,

contact Phyllis Whittington, director of development, at

[email protected] or 830-792-7208.

Mark your calendars for April 11-13 For more information, contact Susan Carver in

the Office of Advancement at 830-792-7298 or [email protected]

www.schreiner.edu/recall See you then!

Bottom left: Sue Tiemann, HCCF Campaign Chairman; James Avery, Honorary Chairman; top left: David McConkey, Business Division Co-Chair; Mike Hunter, HCCF Vice Chairman; Dr. Kiley Miller, Univer-sity Division Co-Chair; Fay Stafford, Advanced Gifts Division Co-Chair; Linda Somerville, Advanced Gifts Division Co-Chair; and Shelby Peschel, Community Division Co-Chair.

Planning for RECALL 2008 is Under Way

Schreiner Former Students Association is looking for former students from the years 1938, ’48, ’58, ’68, ’78, ’88 and ’98.

Please contact Paul Camfield, associate director of alumni relations, at 830-792-7206 or [email protected].

Where Are They Now?

Scott Speck ’93 – President

Lea Nye ’92 – Vice President

Suzi Schneider ’74 – Secretary

Andres Gutierrez ’99 – Treasurer

Next board meeting will be Sept. 29

Schreiner Former Students Association elected new officers during Recall 2007.

New SFSA Executive Board

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“Real Life, Real Questions, Real Answers,” the first-ever National Conference on Restorative Justice, took place at Schreiner University June 24-27. It was attended by more than 300 people. The conference was co-sponsored by Schreiner, the University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Criminal Justice, the Ghost Ranch National Conference Center of Santa Fe and Abiquiu, N.M., and the Source of Light Center at University Presbyterian Church, San Antonio.

“What was most interesting to me about this national conference was the wide variety of issues and concerns that were represented by the presenters and the participants,” said

the Rev. Frank Seaman, Schreiner’s director of church relations, who helped facilitate the conference.“Restorativejusticeisabroadandfar-reaching concept and attendees included jailers,probationofficers,churchworkers,judges,socialworkers,victimsofviolenceand even previously incarcerated offenders. Allofthemagreedthatthecurrentjusticesystem was failing, and they were seeking ways tomakeitmorejustandrightforeveryoneinvolved—to move toward a system that seeks restoration and responsibility rather than retribution.”

YoucanfindoutmoreaboutrestorativejusticeontheWebatwww.restorativejustice.org.

Restorative Justice Conference Held at Schreiner This Summer