T. A. Abbott Award for Faculty Excellence: Given by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Division of Higher Education and Leadership Ministries. Recipients have been:
1986 Dr. John R. Scudder, Jr.
1989 Dr. G. Kenneth West
1996 Dr. Phillip Stump
2000 Dr. Michael Santos
2005 Dr. Elza Tiner
2006 Dr. James J.H. Price
Academic Advising Award: See "Lynchburg College Award for Excellence in Academic Advising."
Accreditation: Lynchburg College is accredited/approved by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), American Medical Association for Premedical Training, the State Department of Education of Virginia for Teacher Certification, Virginia State Board of Nursing, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (athletic training major), and the Council for Accrediting Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).
Appropriate wording for SACS accreditation: SACS requests that the following wording be used in all statements of accreditation: Lynchburg College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404/679-4501, to award degrees at the baccalaureate and masters levels.
Advisor/Adviser: "Advisor" is used when referencing an "academic advisor." The word "adviser" (spelled with an "e") is appropriate for all other uses of the word.
Alma Mater: See "Lynchburg College Hymn."
: Established in 1948 to recognize a limited number of alumni who have made significant contributions to their churches, communities, and their alma mater; named for Thomas Gibson Hobbs '04.
M. Carey Brewer Alumni Award: Established in 1983 to recognize alumni who have made outstanding contributions to one area of society, which include but are not limited to the areas of profession, civic, religious life, or service to alma mater; named for Dr. Carey Brewer '49, seventh and youngest president of Lynchburg College (tenure 1964-1983).
Distinguished Alumni Award: Established in 1985 by the LC Alumni Association to recognize alumni who have distinguished themselves with outstanding achievement in professional life, academic life, in service to LC, or in personal life.
Sports Hall of Fame Award: Established in 1978 to recognize alumni who brought credit to Lynchburg College through athletics achievements while they were students. Nominees must have been full-time students at LC at least two years and have lettered in at least one varsity sport. Ten years must elapse before a student can be nominated. Another award, "Special Citation in Sports" is also given.
Honorary Alumni Award: Established in 1985 by the LC Alumni Association to recognize non-alumni for their exceptional interest, dedication, and/or service to LC.
Alumni House: Completed in 1985 and made possible by gifts from alumni; houses Enrollment, Financial Aid, and Office of Alumni Programs.
Ballroom: see Memorial Ballroom
Beard Center on Aging and the Life Course: see "Centers of Lynchburg College."
Beaver Point Clubhouse: Completed in 1990 and made possible by gifts from the Class of 1990 and College funds.
Bell Tower: see Victory Bell Tower
Bickham Award: Evelyn P. Bickham Outstanding Undergraduate Alumni Award (for an alumnus/a of the undergraduate program in education), established in 1994 as the School of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni Award and renamed the Bickham award in May 1996.
Bock Award: Elsie Ervin Bock Award for Excellence in Citizenship, established in 1993 and known as the Award for Excellence in Citizenship until May 1996 when it was named for English professor, Ms. Elsie Ervin Bock (who died in March 1996); award is given for outstanding service to the College and surrounding community.
1993 Elsie Bock
1994 Thomas Looney
1995 Julius Sigler ‘62
1996 Tom Tiller ‘56
1997 Thomas Seaman ‘63
1998 Barry Lobb
1999 Glenn Buck
2000 No selection
2001 Richard Burke
2002 Clifton W. Potter Jr. ‘62
2003 Lesley Friedman
2004 Dr. Ken West
2005 Conny Roussos
2006 Heywood L. "Woody" Greenberg
Bonner Leaders Program: Lynchburg College was notified by the Bonner Foundation in February 2004 that the College had won a grant for a Bonner Leaders Program initiative. The program was implemented in fall 2004 with the recruitment goal of 10 students. The Foundation is noted nationwide for advancing the causes of community service, service learning, and community-based research in areas as diverse as the inner city and the Appalachian Mountains. The mission of the Bonner Leaders Program is to "transform the lives of students and members, the life of their campuses, their local communities, and the world through service and leadership." Lisa Whitaker, associate director of the Center for Community Development and Social Justice, was named the Program’s first director in 2004.
Brewer House : One of the first three townhouses constructed on campus in 2003 and dedicated on September 26, 2003 in honor of Dr. M. Carey Brewer ’49, ’85 LL.D, seventh president of Lynchburg College from 1964-1983.
Bullard House: Townhouse named and dedicated in fall 2004 in memory of the Rev. Frank Fontaine Bullard, 1857-1909, pastor of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Lynchburg, Virginia, who was instrumental in bringing Dr. Josephus Hopwood to Lynchburg to interest him in establishing a Disciples’ college. He was also one of the original donors whose gift helped to purchase the Westover Hotel, the first building of the College. He was named the first chair of the Virginia Christian College (named Lynchburg College in 1919) Board of Trustees. He was buried, at his request, on the campus near what is now Wake Field House. His remains were moved in 1923 to Spring Hill Cemetery (Lynchburg) and were buried next to those of his wife, Jennie Wilson Bullard.
Burton Student Center: Proper name is Percy A. Burton Student Center, completed in 1968 and named for benefactor and former trustee.
Carnegie Hall: Completed in 1909 with assistance from Andrew Carnegie and named in his honor; in 1985, the George W. Veale IV Computer Center, located on the terrace level, was dedicated.
Centennial Hall: Construction began fall 2003 and the facility opened in fall 2005, with dedication October 8, 2005. It accommodates the School of Business and Economics, the School of Communication and the Arts (communication studies and performing arts only), modern language resource center, conference and community outreach facility.
Center for Community Development and Social Justice: See "Centers of Lynchburg College."
Center for Economic Education: See "Centers of Lynchburg College.
Center for Environmental Education: See "Centers of Lynchburg College."
Center for Family Studies and Educational Advancement: See "Centers of Lynchburg College."
Center for the History and Culture of Central Virginia, The: See "Centers of Lynchburg College."
Centers of Distinction: see "Centers of Lynchburg College"
Centers of Lynchburg College: Original five centers were known as the "Centers of Distinction: and were established under the leadership of president of the College Dr. Charles Warren in 1998. The centers are "devoted to interdisciplinary learning and community service with a special focus on Central Virginia." The Mason Center (see below for full and proper name) came under the Centers approximately 2001. The Donovan Media Development Center, made possible in part by a grant from the Donovan Foundation, was established and became one of the centers in 2004. The centers reported to the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Community Advancement. The name for the centers was changed to "Centers of Lynchburg College" in 2003. In fall 2004 the centers began to be integrated into their appropriate academic Schools within the College.
Beard Center on Aging and the Life Course (originally the Belle Boone Beard Gerontology Center), Dr. Rose Jensen, director (1998-present); offices moved to Summit House, 1400 Enterprise Drive, Lynchburg, Va., in June 2005. The Center became part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2004.
Center for Community Development and Social Justice: (originally named the Center for Community Development and Leadership), Dr. Tom Seaman ‘63, director 1998-02); Dr. Ed Polloway, director (2002 – present). As of January 2007, this center had not been assigned to one of the six LC schools.
Center for Environmental Education: Dr. Julius Sigler ‘62 served as first director; he concurrently served as the Claytor Nature Study Center director. In 2003 the Environmental Education Center’s functions fell under the auspices of the Claytor Nature Study Center, directed by Dr. Jeffrey Corney. The name "Center for Environmental Education" was dropped.
Center for Economic Education, Ms. Cheryl Ayers, director; founded in September 2000 and placed under the auspices of the Mason Center, with Cheryl Ayers as associate director; Ayers became director of the Center in 2003.
Center for Family Studies and Educational Advancement (originally named Center for Family Education, Dr. Ken West, director), Drs. Ken West and Ed Polloway, co-directors. The Center became part of the School of Education and Human Development in 2004.
Center for History and Culture of Central Virginia, Dr. Mike Santos, first director who resigned from the position effective June 2006. The Center became part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. A director had not been hired as of January 2007.
Claytor Nature Study Center: The 470-acre farm and farm house, located in Bedford County, Va., one-half hour drive west of campus, was donated by A. Boyd Claytor III in fall 1998.The facility originally fell under the auspices of the Center for Environmental Education, one of the Lynchburg College five original centers of distinction (changed to "The Centers of Lynchburg College in 2003). In 2003, however, the functions of the Center for Environmental Education fell under the auspices of the Claytor Nature Study Center, directed by Dr. Jeffrey Corney; therefore the CEE ceased to exist. The Husted Educational Pavilion (see "Husted Educational Pavilion") at the facility was dedicated in October 2001. The "Claytor Education and Research Facility" (see "Claytor Education and Research Facility") was dedicated in October 2003. The Center became part of the School of Sciences in 2004.
The Donovan Media Development Center, Dr. Woody Greenberg, director. This Center, established in 2004 and made possible in part by a grant from the Donovan Foundation, focuses on the development of electronic and print media. Students, faculty, and staff help nonprofit organizations and campus-based organizations engaged in community outreach create print and electronic media to document, explain, and promote their activities. The Center also produces television programs to help organizations publicize activities. Upon the Center’s opening it affiliated with the School of Communication and the Arts.
Walter G. Mason Center for Business Development and Economic Education (name adopted 7/1/01): Mr. Ben Mayhew ’91, ’02 M.B.A., director. Between 1996 and 6/01, the name was the Walter G. Mason Center for Business Development and Economic Research, then the "Walter G. Mason Center for Business and Economic Research and Development." The Center became part of the Lynchburg College Centers of Distinction in 2002 (changed to "The Centers of Lynchburg College" in 2003). The Mason Lecture was started officially in 1988 and is sponsored by the Mason Center and the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Center became part of the School of Business and Economics in fall 2004.
Chaplain of the College: Allen B. Stanger was appointed director of religious activities in 1949 and served in that capacity until the late 1960s. There is no record of a director of religious activities or chaplain prior to 1949. Various religious services and activities have been held and a variety of religious organizations have met since the College’s beginnings in 1903 to the present.
1968-70 Newton B. Fowler Jr.’54
1971-74 Allen B. Stanger ‘33
1974-75 Earl M. Caudill ‘65
1976-86 Jan G. Linn
1986-92 David N. Felty
1992-97 C. Rex Mix
1998 Anne Gibbons, interim chaplain
1998 Grant Azdell ’89; Anne Gibbons, Assoc Chaplain
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): These five words and the parentheses as shown constitute the proper name of this Protestant denomination with which Lynchburg College is affiliated (since its founding in 1903). In promotional materials and the College profile (which appears on the back of many LC program brochures and in numerous other general publications) the following statement is used:
The College (or "Lynchburg College") maintains its historical relationship to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a denomination with an ecumenical tradition of welcoming persons of all faiths and denominations.
Claytor Education and Research Facility: Completed in 2003 and dedicated on October 10, 2003; named in honor of A. Boyd Claytor III. Facility is 7,700 square feet and overlooks the Big Otter River. To avoid confusion, one should know that the Claytor Education and Research Facility is located within the Claytor Nature Study Center, both named in honor of the donor of the property and original farm house.
Claytor Nature Study Center: See "Centers of Lynchburg College."
College Hymn: See "Lynchburg College Hymn"
College Marshal: The senior faculty member of the institution. He/she carries the College mace, a symbol of authority and indication that the activity is an official function of the College. Thus, the College marshal is officially responsible for official ceremonies.
Community Service Award: see Bock Award
Crews and Reynolds Courts: Completed in 1964 and named for Floyd L. Crews (a trustee appointed in 1937, 1922 graduate, and LC benefactor) and C.B. Reynolds (minister of First Christian Church and adviser to President Montgomery, and field secretary of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Daura Art Gallery: Completed in 1990; 4,000-square-foot addition completed in 1995; named in honor of Catalan artist Pierre Daura and his wife, Louise; made possible by a generous gift from their daughter, Martha Daura.
Dillard Fine Arts Center(Although the sign on the brick facia of the facility indicates that the building is called the Dillard Fine Arts Building, campus community members refer to it as the Dillard Fine Arts Center. The building was completed in 1974 and named in honor of David Hugh Dillard, Lynchburg industrialist and chair of the LC National Advisory Council.
Donaldson Brown Professor of Marketing: Established in 1981 by an endowment gift from Keene C. Brown, a former LC trustee, in honor of his father, Donaldson Brown, an outstanding American industrialist.
East Chair: the John Franklin East Distinguished Professor of Humanities, established in 1977 by Mrs. Margaret East Nelson in memory of her father.
Forsyth Chair: the Elizabeth M. Forsyth Professor in Education and Human Development, established in 1999 to support involvement of a College faculty member with Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center. Named in honor of Mrs. Forsyth, a founder of the center.
Owen Chair: the Geraldine Lyon Owen Professor of English, established by Mrs. Owen, a 1927 graduate of LC in memory of her family and in recognition of the Hundley family’s contribution to the College.
Schewel Chair: the Rosel H. Schewel Distinguished Professorship in Education and Human Development, established in 2002 by Michael J. Schewel and members of the Schewel and Hoffberger families to honor the contributions of Rosel Hoffberger Schewel ‘71 M.Ed., ‘83 Ed.S., ‘00 D.Ed (honorary, awarded by Lynchburg College), who served as chair of the LC Board of Trustees and is professor emerita of education and human development at the College.
Turner Chair: the John Mills Turner Distinguished Chair in the Humanities, established in 1995 and named for Dr. John M. Turner '29, professor of English and dean emeritus of the College who was an inspiration and mentor for thousands of students at Lynchburg College during his forty-one years of service.
Dr. Phillip Stump, professor of history, first chair (1996-99)
Professor Thomas Allen, associate professor of English, (1999-02)
Dr. Clifton Potter Jr. ‘62, professor of history, (2002-05)
Doctor of Ministry Program (D. Min.): First offered at Lynchburg College through a partnership with Lexington Theological seminary, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Lexington Ky. The partnership resulted from a Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM) division (of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) study grant and supported in part by a program grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. Approximately twenty pastors from all denominations in Central Virginia began the program in June 2006. All courses were taught by LTS faculty.
Donovan Media Development Center: See "Centers of Lynchburg College."
East Campus: Includes Hundley, Montgomery, and Tate residence halls.
East Chair: see Distinguished Chairs
Forsyth Chair: see Distinguished Chairs
Freer Hall: Completed in 1963 and named for Dr. Ruskin Skidmore Freer, LC botany/biology professor from 1924 - 1964 and a founding member and first president of the Virginia Society of Ornithology. Also see "Herbarium."
Fulbright Recipients: Three Lynchburg College Fulbright professors joined those from other colleges and universities to form the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Fulbright Association (organizational meeting April 2, 2002). The Blue Ridge Chapter is among thirty-eight Fulbright Association chapters across the country that focus attention on the importance of international understanding among the public at large and to foster and support Fulbright exchanges. Complete list of LC faculty Fulbright recipients are: Bill Goodman (University of Edinburgh 1958-59); Clifton Potter Jr. ’62 (Oxford University 1966-67); Robert White (France 1963-1964 & 1973); Janice Rice (Egypt 1993, China 2004); Scott Pike (Greece 1993); Jeff Burke (Jordan 1995); Maria Nathan (China 2004); Conny Roussos (Cambodia 2004); Randy Ribler (Vietnam 2006).
Gifford Lecture Series/Endowment: Richard P. Gifford Lecture Series or Richard P. Gifford Endowment, established in memory of Richard Gifford, vice president of General Electric, active supporter of Lynchburg College, and former chairman of the Board of Trustees. Lectures are named as follows: The Richard P. Gifford Lecture in Business, The Richard P. Gifford Lecture in the Business Environment, The Richard P. Gifford Lecture in Business Entrepreneurship, and the Richard P. Gifford Lecture in Leadership.
Graduation Promise: Beginning in 2000, graduating seniors have been given the opportunity to sign the following pledge prior to their commencement date: "I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects in any organization for which I work. I shall always carry the Lynchburg College Code of Honor with me."
Hall Campus Center (formerly Memorial Gymnasium, given by the citizens of Lynchburg as a World War I memorial completed and dedicated in 1923; renovated in 1980; renovated again in 2000 to cover over swimming pool to create classrooms and faculty offices for communication studies); renovated in summer 2005 to accommodate numerous student services and the development office; proper name of ballroom is Memorial Ballroom.
Herbarium: The Gwynn Ramsey-Ruskin Freer Herbarium at Lynchburg College was dedicated April 17, 1999 in memory of Dr. Ruskin S. Freer, LC professor of botany and biology, and in honor of Dr. Gwynn W. Ramsey, LC professor of biology from 1965-97. The facility was established in 1927 by Dr. Freer, who served as its curator until his retirement in 1964. Dr. Ramsey was appointed curator in 1967. The herbarium includes 52,000 specimens and, in 1999, was the fourth largest in Virginia and the largest private college collection in Virginia.
Hill Award (Economics): The Dr. Robert L. Hill Award in Economics, established in 1988 by Ann R. Hill in memory of her husband who served LC as professor and chair of economics from 1965-1984; awarded to outstanding senior who majored in economics, demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, and involvement in campus and/or community life.
Hill Award (Outstanding Senior): The Robert L. Hill Distinguished Senior Award, established in 1989 in memory of Dr. Hill (see above); presented annually to a senior who has excelled in academics, ranked in the top 2 percent of the graduating class, pursued a challenging and rigorous curriculum, and exhibited involvement in campus and community activities.
Hobbs Hall: Completed in 1959 and named for T. Gibson Hobbs '04; renovated in 1995; laboratory wing for chemistry and biology added in 1993. The original building and the addition are now known as the Lynchburg College Science Center.
Sarah Hopwood Award: Given periodically by the Lynchburg College Women's Club to an outstanding female staff or faculty member, in honor of Sarah LaRue Hopwood, wife of founder Josephus Hopwood.
Hopwood Hall: Completed in 1909 with assistance from industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie; named for college founder Dr. Josephus Hopwood.
Hundley Hall: Completed in 1954 and named for Dr. J.T.T. Hundley, president of Lynchburg College from 1915-1936.
Humanities Chair: see Turner Chair
Husted Educational Pavilion: Located at Claytor Nature Study Center, the facility was made possible by a gift from Dr. Stewart Husted (former dean and current faculty member of the School of Business and Economics) and his wife, Ms. Kathleen L. Husted, assistant professor of education and human development. Named in memory of Dr. Husted’s parents, Dr. John E. Husted (1915-1999) and Kathryn S. Husted (1919-2000). The facility was dedicated on October 18, 2001.
Huston Award: James A. Huston Award for Excellence in Scholarship: Established in 1979, this annual award for professional scholarship is given in honor of the career of Dr. James Huston, who served as dean of the College from 1972 to 1984. The award is given annually to a faculty member selected by peers who is deemed to have made the most significant contributions to his or her discipline.
1964 Dr. Ruskin S. Freer
1971 Madeline D. Ingram
1974 Dr. John M. Turner Jr.‘29
1976 Dr. Harold H. Garretson
1977 Sheldon Vanauken
1979 Dr. Wayne C. Thompson
1980 Dr. John David Smith
1982 Dr. Kamal M. Abouseid
1982 Samuel J.R. Gamble
1983 Dr. James E. Carico
1984 Dr. Thomas C. Brickhouse
1984 Dr. James A. Huston
1985 Dr. Dora Jean Ashe
1985 Dr. Edward A. Polloway
1986 Dr. John R. Scudder Jr.
1987 Dr. Albert J.E. Wilson
1988 Dr. Anne Marshall Huston
1989 Dr. John David Smith
1990 Dr. Thomas C. Brickhouse
1991 Dr. G. Kenneth West
1992 Dr. Anne H. Bishop
1993 Dr. Edward A. Polloway
1994 Dr. Stewart W. Husted
1995 Dr. Phillip H. Stump
1996 Richard G. Pumphrey ‘74
1997 Dr. Daniel G. Lang
1998 Dr. Gustavo Fares
1998 Dr. Cheryl Ruth Jorgensen-Earp
1999 Dr. Thomas C. Brickhouse
2000 Dr. Karen S. McElmurray
2001 Dr. Patty Hale
2002 Dr. Keith Corodimas
2003 Dr. Atul Gupta
2004 Dr. Sally Selden
2005 Dr. Allison Jablonski
2006 Dr. Casey Clabough II
Huston House: Townhouse named and dedicated in 2004 in honor of Dr. James A. Huston, former dean of the College. See also "Huston Award" above.
Knight-Capron Library: (formerly known as Knight Memorial Library) made possible in part by a generous gift from benefactor Floyd L. Knight and completed in 1954; Capron addition completed in 1969 and named for John D. Capron, chair of the Board of Trustees investment committee); renovation 2005 included the addition of indoor walkway connections to Centennial Hall.
Lynchburg College Award for Excellence in Academic Advising: This award, unnamed as of 1/07, was first given in 2002.
2002 Dr. Harvey D. Huiner.
2003 Dr. Terese Hartman
2004 Dr. Clifton Potter Jr. ‘62
2005 Thomas C. Allen
2006 Dr. Priscilla J. Gannicott
Lynchburg College Hymn: Written by Paul E. Waters ’48, a music major at LC. Paul earned a master of music at Northwestern University (1950) and subsequently served as minister of music at Court Street Methodist Church (Rockford, Ill.) He was a noted organ recitalist and published several anthems. The words to the hymn are "Hail, Alma Mater, Lynchburg to thee! / Strong are the principles which founded thee, / They are the beacon, guiding us free! / Light that can never fail us, Hail! Hail! To thee."
Lynchburg College Symposium Readings (LCSR) Program: LC faculty approved a pilot LCSR program in fall 1989, funded by a grant from the Fund for Improvement of Post-Secondary Education. LC was one of 75 colleges/universities (from a pool of 1,900) to receive the grant. The program was integrated it as a component of the General Education curriculum in 1991. An LCSR course was defined as a "regular Lynchburg College two, three, or four-hour course that includes a significant body of both writing and oral communication activities based upon reading selections from the Lynchburg College Symposium Readings: Classical Selections on great issues. The writing and speaking activities were to constitute the basis for at least 20 percent of the course grade. The first LCSR director was Dr. Mike Santos.
Mace (The College): The staff carried at the front of the academic procession is called the mace, a symbol of authority and indication that the activity is an official function of Lynchburg College. The senior faculty member is the bearer of the mace and is officially responsible for the entire official ceremony. The Lynchburg College mace is a nostalgic link with the institution’s past in that it was carved from a ceiling beam of yellow pine from Westover Hall, the College’s original building dismantled in 1970. The concept for the mace was proposed by Dr. Clifton W. Potter Jr. ’62, professor of history (1965 - ). The final design and execution was completed by sculptor/engraver Richard G. Pumphrey ’74, professor of art (1981 - ). Two motifs—a leaf from each of four oaks—black, post, red, and white, and eight blossoms of dogwood accented with gold leaf—adorn the mace. The oak and dogwood trees are indigenous to the campus.
Mason Center: See "Centers of Lynchburg College."
Memorial Ballroom: Correct name for the third floor room of Hall Campus Center used for numerous lectures, dances, and special events. Campus community members usually refer to the facility as "the Ballroom."
McMillan Nursing Building: Completed in October 1986; dedicated 4/11/87; and named in memory of Mary Moore McMillan and Bruce McMillan Jr. The building was made possible by a gift from the Bruce McMillan Jr. Foundation, Inc. (Overton, Tex.) and a challenge grant from the Morgan Foundation (Richmond, Va.) matched by several local businesses. The first baccalaureate nursing degree program in Central Va., the LC program was established in 1979.
McWane Hall: Completed in 1966 and named in honor of a prominent Lynchburg family, many of whose members served on the LC Board of Trustees.
Ministry, Doctor of: See "Doctor of Ministry."
Montgomery Hall: Completed in 1970 and named in honor of Dr. Riley B. Montgomery '19, president of the College from 1936-1949.
Non-discrimination statement: The entire statement (below, in italic) should be used in all publications used for external audiences. The independent clause immediately preceding the bracketed clause may be used for internal publications when brevity is necessary: Lynchburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, gender preference, or national or ethnic origin [and complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (call ext. 8419 for information)].
Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society (may also be listed as ODK or Omicron Delta Kappa): The Lynchburg College chapter was chartered February 1997. Co-founding presidents were junior international relations student M. Grace Nash and senior English major Rodney Young.
Owen Chair: see Distinguished Chairs
Peaksview Hall: Completed the summer of 2005, the four-story residence facility opened that fall to accommodate 102 students in seventeen apartment-style units with six bedrooms each, a large living room, and kitchen. It was named for its view of the Peaks of Otter.
Petty Award: J. Edward Petty Outstanding Graduate Alumni Award (for an alumnus/a of the graduate program in education), established as the School of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni Award in 1994 and renamed the Petty award in May 1996.
Phi Kappa Phi (the academic honor society at Lynchburg College): When writing the name of the society in a sentence, the word "the" can appear upper or lower case, i.e. The/the Lynchburg College Chapter of The/the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. The LC chapter was founded in 1994 and was the 268th chapter of the organization. It replaced the Gold Key Honor Society (which had replaced the Cardinal Key Honor Society, which had replaced Cardinal Key Honor Society for women and Blue Key Honor Society for men).
Presidents of Lynchburg College: The presidents of Lynchburg College and the dates of their tenure are as follows: First, Dr. Josephus Hopwood (1903-1911); Second, Dr. S. T. Willis (1911-1912); Third, Mr. G. O. Davis (1912-1914); Dr. George P. Coler (Acting 1914-1915); Fourth, Dr. John T. T. Hundley (1915-1936); Fifth, Dr. Riley B. Montgomery ’19 (1936-1949) Sixth, Dr. Orville W. Wake ’32 (1949-1964); Seventh, Dr. M. Carey Brewer ’49 (1964-1983); Eighth, Dr. George N. Rainsford (1983-1993); Ninth, Dr. Charles O. Warren (1993-2001); Tenth, Dr. Kenneth R. Garren (2001- ). Acting president George Coler is not counted as an official president.
Rainsford House: One of first three townhouses constructed on LC campus and dedicated on September 26, 2003 in honor of George N. Rainsford ’93 D.H.L., eighth president of Lynchburg College from 1983-1993.
Ramsey-Freer Herbarium: see "Herbarium."
Rosser Award: Shirley E. Rosser Award for Excellence in Teaching: Established in 1988-89 and named for former physics professor Dr. Shirley Rosser, a 1940 graduate; nomination made by students and winner is selected by a committee of past award recipients.
1989 Dr. G. Kenneth West
1990 Dr. Joan P. Hunt
1991 Dr. Thomas C. Brickhouse
1992 Dr. Thomas A. Looney
1993 Thomas C. Allen
1994 Dr. Clifton Potter Jr.‘62
1995 Elsie Bock
1996 Dr. Julius A. Sigler ‘62
1997 Dr. Daniel C. Lang
1998 Dr. Richard C. Burke
1999 Dr. Michael W. Santos
2000 Dr. David J. Lipani
2001 Dr. Neal Sumerlin
2002 Dr. Joseph Turek
2003 Dr. Terese Hartman
2004 Judy Smotrel
2005 Nancy Schneider
2006 Dr. Robert White
Senior Symposium: In the required senior symposium, all Lynchburg College seniors share a capstone experience in which they confront the great moral issues of history as found in "great books" and as illuminated by guest lecturers. Students clarify their ideas through small-group discussions and by writing to express those ideas. Two hours of academic credit are awarded for successful completion of this one-semester course.
SERVE: See "Students Engaged in Responsible Volunteer Experiences"
Shackelford Hall: Completed in 1963 and named for William Graves Shackelford, dean of the College from 1915 to 1927, under President Hundley; former professor of mathematics and secretary/treasurer of the trustees
Snidow Chapel-Hebb Music Center: Completed in 1966 and dedicated in 1967; chapel named in honor of Clifton L. Snidow Sr., in recognition for years of service in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and as member and chair of the LC Board of Trustees; music center named for Mrs. Rosalie Hebb and Mr. Leon Hebb, benefactors of the College. The facility also features the Helen Wood Recital Hall, named in memory of a former music professor at the College.
Sommerville Scholar: The Richard Clarke Sommerville Scholar (also correct as the Sommerville Scholar): Established in 1963 by friends and former students of Dr. Sommerville; awarded annually to a rising senior of good character as evidenced by ideals, attitudes, observance of College regulations, and personal behavior; who has an overall quality point average in academic subjects of 3.5 or better; and who has exhibited the qualities so important to Dr. Sommerville–academic achievement, broad intellectual curiosity, and contributions to the Lynchburg College community. The award was named in honor of Richard Clarke Sommerville, professor of philosophy and psychology at Lynchburg College from 1928 to 1947. He was a scholar, teacher, amateur musician, artist and thespian, and a friend to students. He was invited to Lynchburg College while a professor at Southwestern College in Memphis. Early in his tenure at the College he persuaded the faculty to institute a philosophy requirement. He also specified more general education courses for his major than required for other majors. He retired at age 70 and was called back to teach one or two classes each year, teaching his final course at age 79.
1965-66 Madeline Ann Cyrus
1966-67 Susan L. Bundy
1967-68 Carolyn F. Cyrus
1968-69 Jesse Randolph Rea
1969-70 Robert J. Munro
1970-71 Gary Allen Phillips
1971-72 Elizabeth K. Bauman
1972-73 Charles W. Phillips
Martha E. Tonkin
1973-74 Wayne Terwilliger
1974-75 Julia Scrogham Campbell
1975-76 Patricia S. Worsham
1976-77 Barry L. Burks
1977-78 Kathryn Luth
Isaac Wood
1978-79 Eric A. Barringer
Frances G. Miles
1979-80 Gerald Keith Almond
1980-81 Mona Z. Tomlinson
1981-82 Donald Carl Baker
1982-83 Colleen Michele Morley
1983-84 Kimberly A. Williams
1984-85 Stephen F. Rothemich
1985-86 Glenda A. Dawson
1986-87 George H. Montanari
1987-88 Stephen C. Smith
Lisa M. Wilson
1988-89 Cassie Farthing Hagan
1989-90 Roland V. Harris
1990-91 Victoria Williams
1991-92 Alice Pearson
1992-93 Analisa B. Janda
1993-94 J. Kevin Scott
1994-95 Christine Gannon
1995-96 Barbara Batchelder
1996-97 Marcy Mezzano
1997-98 Megan Leigh Herward
1998-99 Melissa Beaver
1999-00 Andrew S. Miller
2000-01 Karen K. McKay
2001-02 Lehticia Jean Deskins
2002-03 Benjamin Lee Hannas
2003-04 Ashley K. Markovitch
2004-05 Koryn Johnston
2005-06 Adam Tinklepaugh
2006-07 Lacey Ore
Stinger's Coffee and Such coffeehouse: Established by students in 1999 and originally located on the lower level of the Spiritual Life Center, this facility is a non-alcohol site for evening relaxation and conversation. Location was moved to lower level of Rainsford House in fall 2003.
Students Engaged in Responsible Volunteer Experiences (SERVE): Usually called "SERVE" by members of the campus community, this office is responsible for seeking opportunities for and assigning volunteer activities to members of the campus community.
Sydnor Award: Sydnor Professorship Award for Teaching Excellence, presented annually by the School of Business and Economics in memory of businessman and civic leader C. Raine Sydnor ‘31, a founder of the College’s Board of Overseers.
Tate Hall: Completed in 1967 and named in honor of Dr. John A. Tate, president of the board of trustees, a Disciples minister, and important in the Riley administration
Thompson Award: M. Weldon Thompson Award (School of Education and Human Development outstanding senior in education award)
Thompson Education Building: Completed in 1987 and named in honor of education professor, Dr. M. Weldon Thompson.
Thornton Award: Richard H. Thornton Award for Excellence, also known as the Thornton Scholar Award, established in 1974 to recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to their fields of expertise. Candidates must have received their degrees at least twenty years ago and are selected by a committee of member from the LC Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi .
Turner Gymnasium: Proper name is John M. Turner Jr. Gymnasium, completed in 1969, renovated in 2000, and named in honor of Dr. John Mills Turner '29, varsity track star during undergraduate years and professor of English and dean of the College during his 41-years of service.
Victory Bell Tower: Completed in 1993 and made possible in part by a gift from the Class of 1992.
Wake Field House: Completed in 1969 and named in honor of Dr. Orville W. Wake '32, president of the College from 1949 -1964.
Warren House: One of the first three townhouses constructed on the LC campus and dedicated on September 26, 2003 in honor of Dr. Charles O Warren ’01 D.H.L., ninth president of Lynchburg College from 1993-2001.
Warren Award: D. L. "Pete" Warren Award (School of Education and Human Development outstanding graduate student in education award)
Waters, Paul: See "Lynchburg College Hymn."
West Campus: Includes Freer, Shackleford, and McWane residence halls; five townhouses known as Brewer House, Rainsford House, Warren House, Bullard House, Huston House; and Peaksview Hall.
Westover Hall: Original campus building; purchased 1903; razed 1970; originally the Westover Hotel, a Victorian-style resort facility.
Westover Honors Program: Established in 1987, this program promotes interaction among a selected group of students (called Westover Fellows) who have a highly challenging curriculum. Requirements include an honors curriculum, honors colloquia, and a senior thesis. The Director’s Award for Excellence for the best thesis by a Westover Fellow was established in 2002 through a gift from Syed S. Towheed ’93. Dr. Julius Sigler ’62, physics, Dr. Ed Polloway, education, were instrumental in developing the concept of the program. The first co-directors of the Westover Honors Program were Dr. Tom Brickhouse, philosophy, and Dr. Ellen Hay, communication studies (1987-89). Successive directors were Dr. James Huston, dean emeritus of the College and WHP director, and Dr. Richard C. Burke, English, co-director (1989-92); Dr. James Huston and Dr. Richard C. Burke, co-directors (92-93); Dr. Richard Burke, director, (1993-94, 94-95); Dr. Joe Turek, economics (1995-99); Dr. Richard Seymann, academic assessment, (1999-02), and Dr. Edward DeClair, political science (2002 to present).