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up: ire. Guilford, many changes Idings like Bauman and n built. The endowment imes over. The study ncreased in number. All lave happened in. the 16 iresident, and yet he says proud of is the quality of It with students and fac caring nature of the en has allowed Bill to chal again and again. While i for education, it is also, nriched, exhilarated and :lassroom. f transition, a period of "It is not a transition to narks, "but rather one lind, chaos is a develop- I to personal growth. In 3ls that he is letting go of am R. Rogers BBMIIHIiWf ' S HB . : - ' w; IP H IWM Ifi * ' I I '■^yi .■ jjßU||H' IP : : ' ,% April 12, 1996 a good deal of his life structure, which leads natu rally to uncertainty, but he faces the future boldly. Looking ahead, there is still a lot yet to be done and experienced. Bev and he will be build ing a house in Maine, walking on the beach, vis iting their grandchildren and getting their sailboat on the water. Bill is also hoping to do some sculpt ing and learn to play the lute in his extended free time. To the Guilford community, Bill offers a heartfelt thanks for all of the involvement, devo tion, cooperation and enthusiastic caring he has been afforded. The legacy of inclusiveness is what Bill hopes to leave with Guilford when he departs at the end of May. That inclusiveness spans all di mensions of life: thinking, having fun, exercis ing, appreciating nature, exploring the creative, and embracing the religious. The average tenure for college presidents is about four years. Guilford has been four times blessed in having Bill and Beverly Rogers for the sixteen years they have shared with us. features Courtesy of College Relations SUSAN ALLEN features editor The lights glowed brightly up the long drive. Whether they were torches or lamp lights, I couldn't say; it's been a few years. That night at the age of seven I attended the first Guil ford function that I remember and for the first time met Bill and Bev Rogers. I had never seen a college president before and was not sure what to expect. Bill was warm and friendly, taking the time to meet me as he swirled through the crowd of potential donor alumni. Even more impressive to me at that time was Bev. I had never met a college president's wife either, but she certainly was not what I expected. Her whole-hearted enthusiasm and energy amazed me. Did grown-ups normally act like that? That night had a profound effect on me and was one of the major reasons I almost did not come to Guilford. It is tough to be seven and have alumni parents already helping you make connections for college. In the end, they let it be my decision, and good sense would not allow me to do any thing other than follow their lead. Since then I have had the chance to interact with the Rogers on numerous occasions. I am always impressed by the sincerity they exude. In this age of plastic smiles and ingratiating behavior, the genuineness of Bill and Bev stands separate. Their honest love of knowledge, God, Guilford and all of the people who make up this community is genuinely unique. • Endowment increased from $6 million to $47 million. • New academic programs in eduation, justice and policy, music, and international studies introduced. • Number of study-abroad opportunities extended from 3 to 8. • Bauman Telecommunications Center and student apartments built. • Numerous renovations including the dramatic expansion of Hege Library occurred. • Fiber-optic telecommunications network established throughout the campus. • Student internships, community service projects and career development initiatives significantly increased. • Athletic facilities and playing fields upgraded. The Guilfordian A personal reflection 7 presidential achievements
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