Spring Hill College President's Report 2012-2013

a story worth telling Because of your generosity and belief in Spring Hill College, we are able to fulfill our promise of forming leaders engaged in learning, faith, justice and service for life.

I am honored to share with you a few stories of our alumni, students and faculty in this year’s President’s Report. Thank you for being the foundation of our continued success.

Richard P. Salmi, S.J., President

Photo> Matt Rainey Photography

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rae mcconville ’09

Associate Home Editor, HGTV Magazine

Photo> Ben Goldstein/Studio D/Hearst Magazines

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with a fashion column in The SpringHillian

Rae McConville, a journalism major from Atlanta, was only a freshman when she wrote for the student newspaper. But, her writing ability and propensity for style caught the attention of the publisher of Gulf Coast Bride, a bridal magazine that was just getting off the ground in Fairhope, Ala. While still a student at Spring Hill, she served as the magazine’s fashion editor for the next two years.

During the spring semester of her junior year, Rae secured a sevenmonth internship at Harper’s Bazaar Magazine in New York City.

Because of the connections she made through her internship, she was offered a job as market assistant at InStyle Magazine before she even graduated.

“I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason,” she says.

“So, I don’t think I would have ended up where I am today if I hadn’t gone to Spring Hill and had the experiences I did.”

In 2011, Rae heard an HGTV Magazine might be in the works. She passed along her resume to everyone she knew and landed a job as an assistant editor. For the past two years, she has assisted the editorin-chief and created two signature columns for the magazine: “Wow! What Color Is That?” about paint colors, and “Don’t Buy It. DIY It,” featuring blogger profiles and project how-tos.

She says, “It was a challenge to get used to juggling so much all day long, but in the end I was rewarded.”

Rae was recently promoted to associate home editor at HGTV Magazine. In her new role, she continues to produce her signature columns and writes DIY and makeover stories that inspire readers.

“Basically, that means I get to go to flea markets and shop Craigslist (on someone else’s dime) and create beautiful new things,” she says.

Rae also works with interior designers and bloggers to find homes to feature, covers the paint and textile market, and helps to produce eye-catching magazine covers.

“I’m really lucky that I get to do what I love every day,” she says. “I recognize how rare that is and feel super blessed that this is my life.”

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e n g ag e d leadership rep. carlos trujillo ’04 House Representative in Florida, District 105 (R)

Carlos Trujillo ’04 cites his exceptional Jesuit education as a key reason for his success as a Miami attorney and state politician.

Trujillo, the youngest person ever to be elected to Florida’s House of Representatives in 2010, adds that his experience as student government vice president at Spring Hill College helped cultivate his interest in the economy and law.

A Long Island native, Trujillo went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 2007. The married father of two says that while he often spent his youth doing service work, he didn’t imagine a career in state legislature.

“Throughout high school I was an active member of the Key Club and I often volunteered in charitable opportunities in my community; however, I never thought I would be involved heavily in public service,” he says.

Trujillo recalls his most humbling experience as walking into the House chamber on the first day of session and being sworn into office by Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Ricky Polston. Since that time, Trujillo has found his position both exciting and rewarding.

“First, I enjoy being able to directly help constituents,” he says.

“Secondly, I take great pride in crafting effective policy that will benefit not only my constituents but all residents of the State of Florida.”

Photo> Courtesy of Rep. Carlos Trujillo (first from left), shown being sworn into office on Nov. 16, 2010.

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Leading the badger pack Shaniqua “Sha Sha” Buchanan ’14 Communications, Mobile, AL Shaniqua Buchanan is a force to be reckoned with on the court.

A two-sport superstar and recipient of the Skip Viragh Athletic Scholarship, she came to Spring Hill from Mobile’s McGill-Toolen Catholic High School to play for the Lady Badgers volleyball and basketball teams. Sha Sha, as her teammates call her, is a three-time SSAC All-Conference and two-time All-West Division selection.

Sha Sha learned that in order to be a successful student-athlete, she would need to put just as much work into her studies as she does her athletic training. “My professors really pushed me to be a better student-athlete by putting more time and effort into my work,” she says. “Over the course of my academic career, I have learned to manage my time a lot better, and I thank my professors for that because it really has paid off.”

A testament to her leadership and newly honed time-management skills, Sha Sha serves as captain of both the women’s volleyball and basketball teams. After graduation, the public relations and advertising major aspires to work in San Diego, Calif., as a publicist for high-profile clients.

Photo> Sha Sha plays in a game versus the University of South Alabama. Seth Laubinger ’02.

Something to believe in ricardo pita ’15 Political Science, Miami, FL As incoming president of the Student Government Association, Ricardo Pita believes student involvement is the foundation for a healthy and active campus community. “It is extremely important that SGA promotes and encourages every student to get involved, whether it be by finding and joining an organization or finding a cause in which they can pour their heart into,” he says.

Born in Venezuela, Ricardo is passionate about sharing his culture with the Spring Hill community. He leads the Community of Students from Latin America and the Caribbean, a learning community of students dedicated to promoting and celebrating different cultures.

A political science major, Ricardo appreciates that Spring Hill professors take the time to get to know him on a personal level.

“During class discussions, my professors may promote an ideological debate that may contradict my personal stance on a particular issue to help me see it differently,” he says. “They also make a point of highlighting details that relate to my areas of interest or ask me to contribute a personal take on a matter.”

Ricardo volunteers in election campaigns in Venezuela and the U.S., and plans to pursue a doctorate in law and economics after graduation.

Photo> Courtesy of Ricardo Pita, shown with Mary Catherine McKinley, SGA Vice President.

seeking the

magis

dr. sharee broussard

Associate Professor of Communication Arts

Dr. Sharee Broussard’s

favorite definition of seeking the magis (Latin for “more”) is never settling for mediocrity.

She is constantly challenging herself to be a better teacher and professional, and she expects the same level of excellence from her students.

“I’ve had students say that the more you know, the more you see and understand and the stronger you are – that’s valuable insight and a testament to the importance of higher education,” she says. “I think the most rewarding aspect of teaching is when students really push themselves to be more or do more than they thought they could.”

Broussard is an award-winning researcher, public relations and advertising practitioner, and community volunteer. She has recently facilitated workshops for Airbus, performed qualitative research for Mobile County Health Department’s “Just Breathe” media campaign, and coordinated more than 100 volunteers for ThyssenKrupp’s grand opening events.

“I’ve found that being active on and off campus has allowed me to bring value to the classroom in multiple ways,” she says.

For example, Broussard solicits local nonprofit agencies to serve as real-world clients for her students’ PR and advertising projects; involves students in professional organizations, events and conferences; and coordinates internships for communication arts and graphic design students at more than 75 organizations.

Broussard recently led Spring Hill’s strategic planning and implementation teams, tasked with laying the foundation for the College’s assessment initiative. Faculty and staff members invested more than 12,000 volunteer hours into this important work.

“What makes this work valuable,” she says, “is that it helps us to tangibly connect the mission of the College and the goals expressed by the Board of Trustees directly to the work done in departments and classrooms.”

As Broussard enters her 10th year of teaching at SHC, she loves watching her students blossom. She says, “Who our students become and they positively contribute to our world as men and women for others makes this profession extremely rewarding.”

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the year in review Stories worth telling from July 2012-June 2013

july 2012

3rd Annual Ignatian Day of Service Almost 100 faculty and staff members served the Mobile community on Spring Hill’s 3rd annual Ignatian Day of Service.

Celebrated on July 31, the day honors St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Employees volunteered at seven local sites: Mobile Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Bay Area Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Little Flower Catholic School, Little Sisters of the Poor, Penelope’s Closet, and the Ronald McDonald House.

Photo> Spring Hill College employees volunteer at the Mobile SPCA.

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August 2012 Badger Athletics adds varsity track & field, cheerleading and dance The College announced the addition of men’s and women’s outdoor track and field programs, which premiered as varsity sports in spring 2013. The College also announced the addition of competitive cheerleading and dance as varsity sports beginning in fall 2013. Sideline cheerleading and dance will be elevated from club sport statuses to scholarship programs.

september 2012 Spring Hill College ranked 17th

by U.S. News & World Report Spring Hill College is listed once again among the top 20 Southern universities and colleges, according to the 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.” Spring Hill is ranked 17th among the Southern colleges and universities offering a full range of undergraduate majors and master’s programs.

Phillip Travis ‘16 competes at a track meet at USA.

october 2012 defense training program receives national recognition A hands-on defense training program for students who serve as residence hall advisors at Spring Hill College has received national recognition from the National Residence Hall Honorary organization (NRHH). The Rape Aggression Defense system, or R.A.D., is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques and is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.

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Stories worth telling from July 2012-June 2013

november 2012

SHC community collects shoes for Soles4Souls Spring Hill College students, faculty and staff members packed a truckload of 3,131 pairs of shoes for the “Soles4Souls” program.

The shoes were taken to a collection center in Montgomery, Ala., and were sent to needy children and families in various countries.

Senior Chelsea Audibert, an international studies and Hispanic studies major from Slidell, La., coordinated the project.

Photo> Students load boxes of shoes.

Serving the homeless during Christmas on the Hill A tradition on the Spring Hill campus for many years has been to serve people in need during the Christmas season. This year’s Christmas on the Hill project was to help the men and women facing homelessness who are served by the Waterfront Rescue Mission and McKemie Place in Mobile.

january 2013 Master of Science in Nursing program earns “Best Online Program” designation For the first time, U.S. News & World Report published numerical rankings for the “Best Online Programs” on the overall quality of distance education programs. In the graduate nursing category, Spring Hill’s Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader program ranked 48th nationally.

Gospel Fest kicks off “Letter from Birmingham Jail” 50th anniversary celebration Spring Hill College honored the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” with events throughout the spring semester. The celebration kicked off with Gospel Fest, “A Time to Praise: Celebrating the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” The concert featured musical selections from local gospel choirs.

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february 2013 design students take home ADDY Awards Five Spring Hill College students won a total of eight awards in this year’s annual Mobile Bay American Advertising Federation (AAF) design competition. Tyler Hartlage, a sophomore from Tampa, won Best of Show Award and a Student Gold ADDY. Abbey Roam, a senior from Lebanon, Mo., won three Student Silver ADDYs. Kayla Bosarge, a senior from Mandeville, La., and Alison Patrick, a senior from Vinton, La., took home Student Silver ADDYs. Allyson Hill, a sophomore from St. Louis, received the Student People’s Choice Award.

From left : Kayla Bosarge ’13, Abbey Roam ’13, Alison Patrick ’13, Tyler Hartlage ’15.

Mobile Alumni Day of Service Spring Hill College alumni from Mobile and Baldwin counties, Spring Hill faculty and staff, and the graduating class of 2013 reached out together to serve the Mobile area.

Volunteers spent the morning working with five different charities: Ronald McDonald House, Bay Area Food Bank, Wilmer Hall, St. Mary’s Home, and Spring Hill College.

Photo> Elizabeth Asmar ’04 sorts donations at St. Mary’s Home.

Stories worth telling from July 2012-June 2013

march 2013 SHC named to the President’s Community Service Honor Roll Spring Hill College was named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, servicelearning, and civic engagement.

april 2013

Class of 2017 takes part in first service project More than 180 high school seniors admitted to Spring Hill College, along with numerous current students, participated in a service project, as part of the College’s “Welcome to The Hill” day. The students worked with Feeding Children Everywhere to assemble 40,000 meals, half of which went to children in the Mobile community, and half were delivered to an impoverished country abroad. The service project was designed to introduce future students to the idea that serving others is an important aspect of Jesuit education.

Photo> Prospective students from the class of 2017 pack meals for Feeding Children Everywhere.

may 2013 Softball team runner-up in NAIA National Championship The softball team made Spring Hill history by competing in their first-ever national title game on May 30. The Lady Badgers built a 4-2 record and fell just short of the NAIA National Championship with an 8-3 loss to top-seeded Concordia University (Calif.) in the championship game in Columbus, Ga. The softball team finished the year ranked No. 2 in the final NAIA Coaches Postseason Poll. The ranking marks the highest final ranking for the Badgers in 16 seasons of program history. The 49 victories posted by the Badgers in the 2013 season is a new school record.

Photo> The softball team receives a warm welcome on campus after returning home from the National Championship tournament.

june 2013 Children attend first-ever Urban Survival Academy Elementary school children from across Mobile County enjoyed Spring Hill College’s first-ever Urban Survival Academy, a community service project of the SHC Department of Public Safety. The children were instructed in vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, weather and fire safety, self defense, as well as ways to cope with bullying.

Photo> Academy attendees pose with local police department officers.

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as a matter of fact Just a few interesting tidbits about our student

Hill Yes!

body in general and, more specifically, the class of 2017.

1,328

undergraduate majors & areas of concentration

46

classroom averages

total students enrolled

students per class

92

%

students per faculty memeber

of faculty have doctoral or highest degree in their field

mo s t

p opu l a r

declared undergraduate majors

20%

19%

science

17%

business

11%

communications/ fine and performing arts

16

social sciences

10%

nursing

The Spring Hill College Class of 2017 is comprised of students who are daring, hardworking, open-minded and caring. They will ask questions, determine their beliefs, and take their education into the greater world. This will be their Spring Hill experience.

incoming fresh men

442

residents to commuters

9:1

freshmen averag es

24 act

3.4 gpa

from 24 states and 4 countries

38%

from alabama

62%

out of State

{Most popular metro areas} birmingham chicago, dallas miami, mobile new orleans & st. louis

7 Azalea Trail Maids

41% 59% men

women

The Azalea Trail Maids are a group of 50 high school seniors chosen yearly to serve as “official ambassadors� for the City of Mobile.

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From the chairman As an alumnus and donor of Spring Hill College, I am proud of the many accomplishments of our students and graduates. This pride comes through in the increased enthusiasm and commitment shown by the College’s board of trustees, our faculty and staff, our alumni, and our many friends. Your generosity has proven to aid in scholarships, academic programming and the student experience.

We are all individuals that are part of something greater, a family and a community that is dedicated to the Jesuit heritage of Spring Hill College and the momentum we create for our students to be successful, engaged community members. Whether you benefited from a scholarship as a student, or were influenced by the meaningful experience you had on the Hill, or are simply inspired by what a Spring Hill education can do for its students, you should be proud of this institution.

Thank you for joining me as a benefactor of Spring Hill College.

Jim McKinney, Chair

board of trustees 2012-2013 Mr. James McKinney, Chairman Mr. Tim Murphy, Vice Chairman Rev. Edward (Ted) Arroyo, S. J.

Mr. Charles Ray (Trey) Mayhall, III

Mrs. Karen Atchison

Dr. Dennis McCluskey

Mrs. Mary Lou Barter

Mrs. Kristin L. Pfeffle

Hon. Sonja F. Bivins

Mr. Joseph J. Rella

Mr. Thomas A. Byrne, Jr.

Mr. Irving Silver

Dr. Mary F. Chan

Mrs. Katherine M. Sisoian

Mr. Thomas J. (Joe) Clark, III

Ms. Marney A. Skinner

Rev. Justin Daffron, S.J.

Mrs. Teresa M. Smith

Mr. Dan Elcan

Rev. Christopher Viscardi, S.J.

Mr. Vincent F. Kilborn, III

Mr. Peter A. Vukelic

Rev. Gregory Konz, S.J.

Mr. John J. Zollinger

Rev. Dan Lahart, S.J.

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By the numbers total revenue $38,455,377 Net Tuition & Fees–36.01% Room & Board–28.09% Gifts–12.61% Other/Auxiliary–2.58% Other/Reserves–13.78% Miscellaneous–3.62% Funded Scholarships–3.30%

financial aid Of the 1,139 students enrolled in 2012-2013:

99.08% students with any aid

73.01% Scholarships

67.84% Students with Need

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20.11% Loans

thank you for the opportunities, the possibilities and, most of all, for the experiences of a lifetime.

For more information on supporting Spring Hill College, please call 877-SPR-HILL, email giving@shc.edu or visit us online at www.shc.edu/giving.

The Spring Hill College Honor Roll of Donors 2012-2013 is available online at badgernet.shc.edu/honorroll.

Please take a few moments to read the names of those who have given to the College this past year.