The Campaign for Milligan College

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In Tennessee’s fair eastern mountains

reared against the sky,

Proudly stands our Alma Materas the years go by.

Forward ever be our watchword,

conquer and prevail;

Hail to thee! Our Alma Mater, Milligan, all hail!

In Tennessee’s fair eastern mountains

In Tennessee’s fair eastern mountains

Founded in the aftermath of the Civil War, Milligan Collegebegan in a simple building on the banks of Buffalo Creek. From thishumble beginning was born a college whose bold vision has given directionand purpose to young people for nearly a century and a half.

Milligan survived the World Wars, when dozens of its students and facultywere recruited out of their classrooms to fight in Europe and the Pacific. Italso survived the Depression and lean financial years when faculty could notcount on salaries and buildings fell into disrepair. Despite facing thesechallenges, the college has never wavered from its mission to honor Godby educating men and women to be servant leaders who positivelyimpact the world for Christ.

Thousands have studied at Milligan since those first days, and our causeremains as true and as important today as it was then.

As the yearsgo by...

Milligan College has made great strides toward excellence over the pastdecades. These advances, founded in our mission and fueled by the passionand commitment of thousands, have brought the college to a time ofunparalleled opportunity.

Now the college stands stronger than ever, motivated by a clear sense ofpurpose and a driving urgency. Over the past ten years, Milligan has grownby every measure, completing an historic capital campaign, expanding andenhancing the main academic area of campus, adding new programs thatadvance the college’s mission, and growing the enrollment to new heights.

Proudly stands our alma mater

VisionMission

Future

OUR VISION REMAINS CENTRAL

OURMISSION REMAINS VITAL

OUR FUTURE REMAINS ESSENTIAL

Today, our mission remains vitaland the world is calling out forMilligan to have an evengreater impact. In order to meet thisgreat need, it is imperative that wecontinue to grow.

We believe that growth requireshigh-quality academic programsand faculty; attractive, modern,functional facilities; and dynamic, engaging campuslife.

As the college’s first steps towards its 150th anniversary in2016, we are launching a new,comprehensive campaignto meet these needs.

DON JEANES (’68), PRESIDENT

Today, our mission remains vitaland the world is calling out forMilligan to have an evengreater impact. In order to meet thisgreat need, it is imperative that wecontinue to grow.

We believe that growth requireshigh-quality academic programsand faculty; attractive, modern,functional facilities; and dynamic, engaging campuslife.

As the college’s first steps towards its 150th anniversary in2016, we are launching a new,comprehensive campaignto meet these needs.

DON JEANES (’68), PRESIDENT

I believe in MilliganCollege, and

Milligan’s growthmeans the ministry

of the college can be

extended further than

ever before.

JOHN WIGGINS, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

I believe in MilliganCollege, and

Milligan’s growthmeans the ministry

of the college can be

extended further than

ever before.

JOHN WIGGINS (’61), BOARD OF TRUSTEES

It is an exciting time tobe at Milligan. As I glancetoward the future, I am

grateful to be participatingin the critical missionof shaping men and womento be servant-leaders.

Together we can move themission of Milligan College

forward.

CURTIS BOOHER (’85), ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIBLE /

CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Our mission, to honor God by educating men and women to beservant leaders, is achieved by providing opportunities for scholarly pursuit,modeling responsible membership in a community, and encouraging participation inthe activities of a healthy lifestyle. To fulfill this mission, the college hasembarked on a comprehensive capital campaign – FORWARD EVER:The Campaign for Milligan College comprised of the followingPresidential Initiatives:

The Initiative for ScholarshipThe Initiative for CommunityThe Initiative for Wellness

These Initiatives will deeply enrich the Milligan student experience as thecollege celebrates its heritage and prepares to step confidently forwardinto its next 150 years.

The Campaign for Milligan College

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As part of its mission, Milligan seeks to provide students with opportunities forscholarly pursuit.

Building on a track record of solid academic achievement, this initiativeseeks to meet the scholarship needs of current students, while at the sametime building endowments to help address the financial needs of futurestudents.

The Initiative for Scholarship

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Funding PrioritiesP.H. Welshimer Library

Interior design improvements

New furnishings

Addition of group study, coffee bar, fellowship areas

Facility improvements that result in increased energy efficiency and a healthier, environmentally sustainable building

Annual Scholarship FundScholarships and other institutional aid for deserving

students

EndowmentIncreased endowment, from which earnings are used

to offset operational costs and provide scholarships

New and Enhanced ProgramsNew degree programs and improvements to existing

ones

Funding PrioritiesWebb Hall

Improved stewardship of resources through plumbing and electrical modernization and new heating and air conditioning systems

Interior design improvements

New study and fellowship spaces

Campus InfrastructureImproved campus entrance (Completed: Spring 2008)

Continued improvements to campus landscaping, sidewalks, parking, lighting, and other infrastructure components

McCormick Dining Center (Completed: Summer 2007)

Interior design improvements

New furnishings

New serving equipment

As part of its mission, Milligan seeks to model responsible membership in acommunity.

Recognizing the significance of Milligan’s residential community to students,this initiative seeks to enhance those facilities central to accommodating andencouraging community.

The Initiative for Community

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As part of its mission, Milligan seeks to encourage participation in the activities ofa healthy lifestyle.

Milligan has long recognized the importance of serving students in a holistic manner. Realizing that healthy students are better prepared for life and learning, the initiative for wellness will provide facilities to encourage students to pursue healthy activities and a lifelong commitment to wellness.

The Initiative for Wellness

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Funding PrioritiesWellness Center

New energy efficient, environmentally sustainable center for fitness, recreation, and wellness

Athletic FacilitiesUpgrades to Lacy Fieldhouse, including swimming

pool, weight room, locker rooms, and other general facility improvements

Tennis clubhouse construction

Athletic field and other facility improvements

CURTIS TEEL Linthicum, MD

Major: Bible

Through the Student Government Association I have been shownnumerous times that the most effective leader is one who will leadnot only by example, but from the trenches.

From late night Taco Bell runs to a group of friends that gather oncea week for the sole purpose of praying, this community is amazingand will, if you allow it, enable you to grow into a strong relationshipwith God.

Milligan is preparing me to be a servant-leader by teaching methe importance of integrating my faith into everything I do, inall of my interactions with people. Being in nursing gives me aunique opportunity to serve others in a time of deep need; it isan amazing way for me to be the tangible hands of Jesus tothem.

The best thing about being a part of the Milligan community isknowing that I am walking alongside people who share my lovefor the Lord and my yearning to glorify Him in all areas of mylife. We learn, talk, play, laugh, weep, love, and share lifedifferently because of our common passion for Him.

The Campaign for Milligan College excites me because it willhelp Milligan continue to grow and therefore influence morestudents who will in turn influence the world! It’s also excitingthat they’re making changes to further encourage fellowshipamong students.

LESLIE BLOWERSElizabethton, TNMajor: Nursing

Our mission is about preparing the next generationof servant-leaders, and this campaign is about finding ways to better fulfillthat mission, so we are asking for the active involvement of students.

Students will serve alongside trustees, administrators and alumni on thevarious committees that will guide and direct our endeavors throughout thiscampaign. Their insight will be invaluable as we strive to enrich the studentexperience.

The Student Experience

The campaignwill help to

foster a place

for students to

come, learnand grow in a

loving, Christ-centered

community.

ABBY DALTONIndianapolis, IN

Major: Math with teaching licensure

her sons and daughters

I have often said that one’s college years are critical times when faith needs to be built up, not torndown. That’s what Milligan College did for me and what Milligan has done for thousands of studentssince I was a student. Christian Education is the hope of the world--we must preserve this ideal bysupporting Christian education at all levels .

I am proud of my alma mater and of the success Milligan has enjoyed over the years. I am also proudto see that Milligan continues to pursue excellence by constantly looking forward. That’s why I’m soeager to help Milligan succeed in its efforts to continue to grow and to serve.

In virtually every field, whether it is business, healthcare, education, sports, or even the ministry, there continues to be a tremendousneed for leaders who are rooted in Christian principles and who possess a strong sense of character and integrity. Meeting this needis what Milligan does best.

Please join me in helping Milligan continue to move forward by supporting this campaign. Join me in providing the means forMilligan to serve future generations of students by perpetuating Milligan’s long history of high quality Christian education.

Del HarrisFrisco, Texas. Retired NBA Coach, Class of 1958

It is most gratifying to look upon Milligan and see that the college has continued to grow, improve, andreach new levels. The significant accomplishments of the past several years have emboldened the collegeto become an even greater influence upon the world. Milligan provides an excellent education, nurtures asense of Christian community, and challenges students to deepen their faith as they respond to God’scall for their lives.

The consistent, generous support of alumni and friends has made it possible for Milligan to fulfill itsmission to a greater degree than ever before. With your help, Milligan can build upon its rich heritage

while looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

I hope you will join with me in making Milligan an even better, more powerful influence upon the world for Christ.

Marshall LeggettAledo, Texas. Chancellor, 13th President of Milligan College, Class of 1951

Cherished by

National Campaign Chairs

Campaign Steering Committee

John J. WigginsPlainfield, IndianaChairman of the Board of Trustees, President, Havens-Wiggins Insurance, Class of 1961

Patricia GreenElizabethton, Tennessee Chair of the Advancement Committee of the Trustees, Businesswoman, Class of 1991

Bill GreeneElizabethton, Tennessee Trustee, Chairman, Carter County Bank and Bank of Tennessee

David HamiltonJacksonville, Florida Trustee, Vice President, Elkins Constructors, Inc., Class of 1986

Danny McMahan, Sr.Louisville, Kentucky Trustee, Vice President/Regional Agency Manager, BB&T Insurance Services

Steve ClemLexington, Kentucky Clems Refrigerated Foods, Class of 2003

Lindsey ClemLexington, Kentucky Director of Annual Giving, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Class of 2004

Clint HollowayNashville, Tennessee President of the Alumni Leadership Council, Minister, Historian, Class of 1995

Nathan JenkinsJohnson City, Tennessee Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Class of 2001

Carolyn CarterUnicoi, Tennessee Professor of Computer Information Systems, Milligan College

Don JeanesJonesborough, TennesseePresident, Milligan College, Class of 1968

Bill GreerJohnson City, Tennessee Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Milligan College, Class of 1985

Lee FierbaughUnicoi, TennesseeVice President for Marketing and Enrollment Management, Milligan College, Class of 1994

Board of TrusteesCharles Allcott (’77), Palm Harbor, FLCharles E. Allen (’53), Johnson City, TNJohn Banks (’70), Elizabethton, TNDennis A. Bratton, Jacksonville, FLTommy Burleson, Johnson City, TNBill Clem (’69), Lexington, KYTammy Eldridge, Johnson City, TNHarry Fontaine, Jr. (’73), Jonesborough, TNJim Frasure (’62), Bloomington, INDennis Fulk, Carmel, INBrenda Green (’82), Elizabethton, TNJames Earl Green (’82), Bristol, TNPat Green (’91), Elizabethton, TN

W. B. Greene (’95), Elizabethton, TNDavid Hamilton (’86), Jacksonville, FLDavid O. Hamlin (’83), Shelbyville, KYMarshall Hayden (’63), Worthington, OHDanny Johnson, Elizabethton, TNGreg Johnson (’76), New Port Richey, FLW. Scott Kent (’91), Libertyville, ILTim Lanzer, Homeworth, OHLeRoy Lawson, Payson, AZDaniel W. McMahan, Crestwood, KYKen Oosting (’83), Oronogo, MOCameron Perry, Johnson City, TNGary Porter (’68), Wooster, OH

Bill Rhoades, Ellijay, GAJames Rice, Irmo, SCJo Ann Richardson, Darlington, MDRick Rusaw, Longmont, COJ. Donald Sams, Middletown, OHRon Sewell (’71), Columbus, INMarvin Swiney (’57), Grundy, VAMark Webb (’72), Bristol, TNJohn Wiggins (’61), Plainfield, INJudge Glen M. Williams (’40), Abingdon, VACal Wilson, Jr. (’70), Johnson City, TN

Join Milligan’s Ministry

PrayerYour prayers are essential to these efforts. Without doubt, God’s hand is at work at Milligan College. None of our dreams will be achieved without His blessing. You can be a part of shaping our future by praying for God’s blessing and guidance upon the efforts of our trustees, administration, faculty, staff and our students as they seek His will for their lives.

AdvocacyYour advocacy is critical as this campaign moves forward. Your help in identifying individuals, churches, organizations, and prospective students who might join us in our ministry is important to our long-term success.

Financial SupportYour financial ssupport is vital as Milligan moves forward to attract and retain students who will excel in their academic and professional careers while modeling Christ like servant leadership.

Our prayer is that these campaign Initiatives will encourage your participation and support and thatyour participation will, in turn, be a blessing to you as you partner in the ministry of Milligan College.

How You Can Help

There are a number of ways to make a gift or honor acommitment to “Forward Ever: The Campaign for MilliganCollege.” A member of our staff can work with you to design agift that will meet your needs, fulfill your dreams for Milligan,and accommodate your individual situation. Some gifts provideadditional benefits depending upon your age, the type of assetcontributed, and the form of gift you select.

For more information about how to participate in “ForwardEver: The Campaign for Milligan College” please contact theOffice of Institutional Advancement at 800.447.5922 or visitour website at www.milligan.edu/advancement.

Ways to Participate

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