Except for the removal of Wake Forest College to Winston-Salem, there has never been a more exciting or impactful time in the history of the institution than during the 22 years of the Hearn administration (1983-2005). In this era, Wake Forest went from a strong regional, Baptist-affiliated university to a top 30 national, independent, institution of higher education. It hosted two presidential debates, won four NCAA team and one individual athletic championships, produced nine Rhodes Scholars, raised over a billion dollars, started a divinity school, invested millions in the renovation of old and the construction of new buildings, increased the number and academic excellence of its faculty, brought in higher quality students, lowered its student/faculty ratio, had groups and individuals within it excel academically, athletically, and altruistically, and became more united. It grew slightly in size physically but more significantly it magnified its influence in the world and produced a bevy of leaders on all levels dedicated to making a positive and humanistic difference. This book traces the events that led to the explosive growth and influence of Wake Forest. At the helm, guiding the university, was Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. He was a visionary and decisive leader whose strong will and high energy propelled the institution. With him, and even sometimes ahead of him, was a supporting cast of faculty, students, administrators and staff who were creative, innovative, but above all concerned with how to live and implement the university’s motto: Pro Humanitate. Within these pages you will read how the transformation of Wake Forest occurred. It involved thousands of individuals and is one of the most amazing stories of institutional change ever. Each year in the process is documented with highlights on the people, decisions, and actions, that made the overall conversion possible.

The History of Wake Forest University: Volume 6

Education & Teaching

Gladding, Samuel Templeman

Schools & Teaching

Library Partners Press

Except for the removal of Wake Forest College to Winston-Salem, there has never been a more exciting or impactful time in the history of the institution than during the 22 years of the Hearn administration (1983-2005). In this era, Wake Forest went from a strong regional, Baptist-affiliated university to a top 30 national, independent, institution of higher education. It hosted two presidential debates, won four NCAA team and one individual athletic championships, produced nine Rhodes Scholars, raised over a billion dollars, started a divinity school, invested millions in the renovation of old and the construction of new buildings, increased the number and academic excellence of its faculty, brought in higher quality students, lowered its student/faculty ratio, had groups and individuals within it excel academically, athletically, and altruistically, and became more united. It grew slightly in size physically but more significantly it magnified its influence in the world and produced a bevy of leaders on all levels dedicated to making a positive and humanistic difference. This book traces the events that led to the explosive growth and influence of Wake Forest. At the helm, guiding the university, was Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. He was a visionary and decisive leader whose strong will and high energy propelled the institution. With him, and even sometimes ahead of him, was a supporting cast of faculty, students, administrators and staff who were creative, innovative, but above all concerned with how to live and implement the university's motto: Pro Humanitate. Within these pages you will read how the transformation of Wake Forest occurred. It involved thousands of individuals and is one of the most amazing stories of institutional change ever. Each year in the process is documented with highlights on the people, decisions, and actions, that made the overall conversion possible.

Higher & Continuing Education

The inner lives of most individuals, including writers of prose and poetry, are seldom revealed. This tendency would most likely be true of the writer of this book except in his adolescent years Sam Gladding discovered Dag Hammarskjöld’s book, MARKINGS. He was impressed that the second secretary-general of the United Nations could write so eloquently over a period of years. It was a different kind of writing: insightful, sensitive, and welcoming. Now over 40 years since that discovery, Gladding has put together a collection of his own writings, mainly reflections from multiple experiences, that represent his life. Read for enjoyment; read for insight; and read knowing that Hammarskjöld’s original writing was the inspiration behind this work.

Reflections: 101 Poems

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

FROM THE FOREWORD (by Christopher D. Hunter): You meet people in this world who are going somewhere. They are filled with energy and are having fun on their life's journey and, when your paths cross, they share that fun with you. Sam Gladding has been places. He is still going places. He is like a shark that has to keep swimming to push oxygen across his gills, only in Sam's case, the shark is always smiling and cracking corny puns and blindsiding you with wisdom hidden in wit.

Off the Courthouse Square: A Memoir of My Life Up to Age 21

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

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The History of Wake Forest University: Volume 6

The History of Wake Forest University: Volume 6

Reflections: 101 Poems

Off the Courthouse Square: A Memoir of My Life Up to Age 21