Ferrum College News - Ferrum College Administrator Selected for 2007 Pioneer Award

Ferrum College is proud to announce that Dave Newcombe, Director of Student Leadership and Engagement, has been selected to receive the 2007 Virginia Pioneer Award. Newcombe will be presented the award during the Annual Virginia Student Services Conference at Wintergreen Resort on November 15th.

The award is designed to honor those professionals who have helped build, develop, and grow the profession of Virginia Student Services within the state of Virginia. Newcombe says, “This is totally unexpected and I am truly surprised and humbled by this award. I am not only honored, but I share this with Ferrum College which has supported me in my professional development endeavors for 21 years.”

The winner is nominated and selected by the Virginia Student Services Conference Committee, which is made up of Student Affairs professionals in the state. The criteria for this award include: over 15 years of service, exemplary leadership, state-wide contributions, commitment to the field of student services, and demonstrated mentorship. Angela M. Jackson, Associate Director of Off-Campus Living and Entertainment Chair of Virginia Student Services Conference says, “we are very excited to extend this award to Dave. He is very deserving and his work within Student Services and the state of Virginia have and I'm sure will continue to be outstanding.”

Dave Newcombe’s career in Higher Education has spanned thirty years. In 1986 Newcombe answered the call for a Director of Residence Life position at Ferrum College and 21 years later is still serving the institution. In 1989 Dave was appointed Dean of Student Affairs. Over the years Dave has worn many hats supervising various areas during his tenure as Dean of Students. These areas have included: Residence Education, Judicial Affairs, Counseling, Career Services, Experiential Learning, First Year Experience and Student Leadership and Activities.

In 2005 Newcombe was appointed Director of Student Leadership and Engagement, which incorporates Student Leadership, Activities, and Intramurals and the Gateway Program for new students.

The Pioneer Award recipients are notified ahead of time, advertised on the conference website, and asked to prepare a 15-20-minute reflection on the progress of Virginia Student Services during their professional tenure. The reflection speech will take place during the Banquet on Thursday evening.

Ferrum College is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Ferrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges. For more information on Ferrum, visit www.ferrum.edu.

Ferrum College Administrator Selected for 2007 Pioneer Award
For immediate release: November 5, 2007	Contact: Natalie Faunce, (540) 365-4301 nfaunce@ferrum.edu
Ferrum College is proud to announce that Dave Newcombe, Director of Student Leadership and Engagement, has been selected to receive the 2007 Virginia Pioneer Award. Newcombe will be presented the award during the Annual Virginia Student Services Conference at Wintergreen Resort on November 15th. The award is designed to honor those professionals who have helped build, develop, and grow the profession of Virginia Student Services within the state of Virginia. Newcombe says, “This is totally unexpected and I am truly surprised and humbled by this award. I am not only honored, but I share this with Ferrum College which has supported me in my professional development endeavors for 21 years.” The winner is nominated and selected by the Virginia Student Services Conference Committee, which is made up of Student Affairs professionals in the state. The criteria for this award include: over 15 years of service, exemplary leadership, state-wide contributions, commitment to the field of student services, and demonstrated mentorship. Angela M. Jackson, Associate Director of Off-Campus Living and Entertainment Chair of Virginia Student Services Conference says, “we are very excited to extend this award to Dave. He is very deserving and his work within Student Services and the state of Virginia have and I'm sure will continue to be outstanding.” Dave Newcombe’s career in Higher Education has spanned thirty years. In 1986 Newcombe answered the call for a Director of Residence Life position at Ferrum College and 21 years later is still serving the institution. In 1989 Dave was appointed Dean of Student Affairs. Over the years Dave has worn many hats supervising various areas during his tenure as Dean of Students. These areas have included: Residence Education, Judicial Affairs, Counseling, Career Services, Experiential Learning, First Year Experience and Student Leadership and Activities. In 2005 Newcombe was appointed Director of Student Leadership and Engagement, which incorporates Student Leadership, Activities, and Intramurals and the Gateway Program for new students. The Pioneer Award recipients are notified ahead of time, advertised on the conference website, and asked to prepare a 15-20-minute reflection on the progress of Virginia Student Services during their professional tenure. The reflection speech will take place during the Banquet on Thursday evening. Ferrum College is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Ferrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges. For more information on Ferrum, visit www.ferrum.edu.
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