SPARTANS - Aurora University

2006 Women’s Golf ReviewThe Aurora University women’s golf team had afantastic season in 2006. Aurora University claimed the2006 Northern Athletics women’s golf championship,becoming the first team champion of the newly formedconference. The championship also marked the first forthe AU squad that is in its fourth year of existence.The Spartans handled the competition easily,running away with the championship by a margin of 38strokes. The women’s golf team was also recognized onthe individual level where freshman Lindsey Pilmer(Aurora, IL/Aurora H.S.) and senior Brittany Butcher(St. Charles, IL/St. Charles East H.S.) made the All-Northern Athletics Conference team. Also, Coach ChadJohansen was honored by winning the NAC Coach ofthe Year. The Spartans are confident about defendingtheir conference title next year with all four playersreturning.2006 OfficialNCAA RosterName Ht. Yr. Hometown High SchoolAllison Sperling 5′2′′ Jr. Aurora, IL West AuroraLindsey Pilmer 5′9′′ Fr. Aurora, IL West AuroraEmalee Lehr 5′8′′ Fr. Harvard, IL HarvardBrittany Butcher 5′5′′ Sr. St. Charles, IL St. Charles East4AU Women’s Golf and Tennis

Meet the SpartansBRITTANY BUTCHER, 5′5′′,Sr,St, Charles, IL/St. Charles East H.S.College as a Junior (’06): Played softballfor the Spartans and had a 17-5 recordas a pitcher. She was named All-NIIC.She also had three hits in 16 at bats.College as a Sophomore (’05): Attendedand played softball at EdgewoodCollege. She was team MVP and All-Lake Michigan Conference. College as a Freshman (’04):Attended and played softball at Edgewood College.Named All-Lake Michigan Conference. High School:Attended St. Charles East High School. Played three years ofsoftball under Coach Jeff Bolton. Also played one year of golfunder Coach Rod Osborne. Personal: Born 6/7/85 in St.Charles, IL. Family: Rick and Becky Butcher. She has twobrothers, Adam and Ryan. Hobbies: Golf, running andworking out. Major: Physical Education. Minor: HealthScience.EMALEE LEHR, 5′8′′,Fr,Harvard, IL/Harvard H.S.High School: Attended HarvardCommunity High School and playedfour years of golf under Coach JohnLagerhausen. She was namedHonorable Mention All-Conference asa senior. She also played two years ofsoftball. Personal: Born 8/19/88 in Rockford, IL. Family:Randall and Eileen Lehr. She has one brother, Justin.Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. Major:Political Science and Business Administration.LINDSEY PILMER, 5′9′′,Fr,Aurora, IL/West Aurora H.S.High School: Attended West AuroraHigh School and played two years ofgolf under Coach Dave Zine. She wasnamed Honorable Mention All-Conference as a junior and All-Conference as a senior. Personal: Born7/27/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Jim and Karen Pilmer. Shehas one brother, Kyle. Hobbies: Working with kids andanything outdoors. Major: Elementary Education.AU Women’s Golf and Tennis5

Meet the SpartansALLISON SPERLING, 5′2′′,Jr,Aurora, IL/West Aurora H.S.College as a Sophomore (’05-’06):Attended AU and was a member of thegolf team. College as a Freshman (’04-’05): Attended AU and was a memberof the golf team. Personal: Born7/23/86 in Aurora, IL. Family: Marcand Judi Sperling. She has one brother, John. Hobbies:Working and being with friends. Major: Psychology andSociology.6AU Women’s Golf and Tennis

AU Directory(All numbers have a 630 area code)Sport/Department Coach/Contact PhoneDirector of Athletics Mark Walsh 844-5111Athletics BusinessManager Lisa Wisniowicz 844-4574Athletic Trainer Stevie Baker-Watson 844-5114Asst. Athletic Trainer Terry Smith 844-6173Baseball Shaun Neitzel 844-6515Basketball (Men) James Lancaster 844-5144Basketball (Women) Michelle Roof 844-5112Cross Country andTrack and Field James Kluckhohn 844-4573Events/EquipmentManager Jason Smith 844-6891Football Rich Duncan 844-5115Golf (Men) John Donofrio 844-3855Golf ( Women) Chad Johansen 844-3849Soccer (Men) Pete Watkins 844-5268Soccer (Women) Kanute Drugan 844-4207Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575Tennis(Men andWomen) Paul Heinkel 844-5152Volleyball Jamie Walters 844-5261Other Important NumbersAdmission 844-5533Alumni Office 844-5486Physical Education Office 844-6181Campus Safety 844-5450Training Room 844-4891University Communications 844-5481Wellness Center 844-5434Brian KipleyDirector of SportsInformation10AU Women’s Golf and Tennis

AU AdministrationRebecca L. SherrickPresidentCurrently in her seventh year asAurora University President, RebeccaSherrick is a true Spartan boosterand often attends athletic events.She earned her B.A. from IllinoisWesleyan University and her doctoratefrom Northwestern University.Andrew ManionProvostPreviously Dean of the College ofArts and Sciences from 1998 to 2000,Andrew Manion earned his B.A. fromSaint Norbert College and hisdoctorate in experimentalpsychology from Adelphi University.Michael MoserVice President for Student LifeMichael Moser assumed the dutiesof Vice President for Student Life inMarch 2004. He has a B.A. fromNorth Central College and a Masterof Divinity from Garrett-EvangelicalTheological Seminary.Mark WalshDirector of AthleticsMark Walsh was named Director ofAthletics in 1998. Previously, Walshwas AU’s Head Baseball Coach from1992-2002 and an Assistant Coachfrom 1987-1992. Walsh led theSpartans to nine NIIC ConferenceChampionships and nine NCAA Tournament appearanceswhile posting a 320-85 (.790) won-lost record in10 seasons. Walsh also served as an Assistant FootballCoach at AU from 1986-1996 and was part of thecoaching staff that reinstated football after it had beendropped in 1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’s andmaster’s degrees from Aurora University.11AU Women’s Golf and Tennis11

This Is Aurora UniversityEckhart HallAurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in the small townof Mendota, IL. Though established initially to prepare graduates for ministry, the institutionsoon adopted a broader mission and moved to a new campus on the western edge of thenearby community of Aurora. With this change came a different name and a growing enrollment.In 1985, the institution was rechristened Aurora University.In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended when the two institutionsentered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for a merger eight yearslater.Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the NorthCentral Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Theinstitution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seeking students a year on its Illinois andWisconsin campuses.The Aurora campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the College ofArts and Sciences, the College of Education and the College of Professional Studies (includingthe Dunham School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Social Work and School ofHealth and Physical Education.) The graduate programs offer areas of specialization, leadingto master’s degrees in business administration, mathematics, recreation administration,teaching and social work, as well as a doctorate in education.At AU, academic programs are enhanced through learning opportunities. The DunhamScholars Program incorporates service learning and extracurricular activities into its businesscurriculum. The Honors Program offers students advanced coursework, innovative seminarsand participation in special events. May Term is a three-week program offering opportunitiesto study abroad, research a science topic on campus or travel to Chicago to explore the city’sculture.AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning experiences.Students participate in more than 60 musical, literary, religious, social and service organizationsand play active roles in campus governance. The university also fields 18 NCAA DivisionIII intercollegiate athletic teams. The Spartans boast a winning tradition with 49 conferencetitles in recent years and 27 regular appearances in national tournaments.The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbing wall, completelocker room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobic-activities room, classroomand coaches’ offices.Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive of Chicago and at thewestern end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It is accessible via Interstate88 at the Orchard Road exit.12AU Women’s Golf and Tennis

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Aurora University At a GlanceFoundingFounded in 1893, Aurora University is an independent,private, comprehensive institution with an emphasison traditional and pre-professional academic programsrooted in the liberal arts.LocationA short train ride away from Chicago, Aurora Universityis on the west side of Aurora — Illinois’ second-largestcity. The Illinois Research and Development Corridor,only minutes away, provides excellent internshipopportunities in virtually every discipline. The GeorgeWilliams College campus sits 60 miles to the northnear Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Both campuses offerresidential options.EnrollmentCoeducational with 2,000 undergraduates and morethan 1,800 graduate students.Campus30 acres in a tree-lined residential area in Auroraand 241 acres in Wisconsin.University StructureThe university is comprised of three colleges:the College of Arts and Sciences, the College ofEducation and the College of Professional Studies(including the School of Nursing, School of SocialWork and Dunham School of Business).Faculty85% of the faculty hold the highest degree in theirfield. Faculty are dedicated to teaching and havecommitted their professional lives to students.Student-Faculty Ratio16:1Average Class Size23 studentsMaster of Arts in Reading InstructionMaster of Arts in TeachingMaster of Arts in Educational LeadershipMaster of Arts in Teaching with CertificationMaster of Science in MathematicsMaster of Science in Recreation Administration (GWC)Bi-lingual/ESL EndorsementFinancial Aid and AcademicScholarshipsAt least 95% of undergraduates receive financial aid.More than $10 million in scholarships were awarded in2005-2006. Along with merit awards, scholarships aregiven for talent in the fine arts. Graduate students whoqualify may apply for the university’s graduate grantprogram as well as need-based governmental loans.Applying to the UniversityThe Office of Admission and Financial Aid reviewsapplications on an ongoing basis. Students at alllevels can apply online at www.aurora.edu or callthe Office of Admission and Financial Aid at800-742-5281 for a paper application. In additionto the application, official high school and/or collegetranscripts are required. Official ACT or SAT scoresare required of freshman applicants.RecognitionThe only private college in Illinois chosen to participatein a national project to create a model of excellence forthe first college year, Aurora University has developedan outstanding first-year program to help studentsmake the transition from high school to college.Aurora University’s teacher education students rankedin the top quartile of the state with a 97% pass rateon the 2004-2005 Illinois state certification exams.2004 and 2005 graduates from AU’s nursing programachieved a 100% pass rate on the nursing licensureexam (NCLEX-RN).Athletic teams have posted outstanding records andare recognized nationally. Since 1995, 27 teams haveparticipated in NCAA championships and compiled49 conference titles. The men’s baseball and basketballteams are ranked nationally.Upon graduation, 95% of students find employmentor enroll in graduate school within six months.Academic OpportunitiesFirst-Year ProgramCrouse Center for Student SuccessHonors ProgramMay Term (an intensive three-week term with special offerings)Service LearningStudent Organizations (62)Study AbroadUniversity ChoraleUniversity TheatreValues CouncilAthleticsAurora University belongs to the Northern AthleticsConference (NAC) and NCAA Division III.There is a choice of 18 intercollegiate sports for menand women.Basketball (M,W)Soccer (M,W)Baseball (M)Softball (W)Cross-country (M,W) Tennis (M,W)Football (M)Track (M,W)Golf (M,W)Volleyball (W)Indoor Track (M,W)Academic CalendarSemester calendar with academic terms beginning inlate August and early January. Three-week May Term.Degree ProgramsBachelor’s degrees are awarded in 40 majors, includingthe B.A., B.S., B.S.N. and the B.S.W. The universityawards eight master’s degrees, a number of graduatecertificates in education and business, and a doctorof education (Ed.D.). Twelve degree programs areoffered at the Wisconsin campus.Contact InformationOffice of Admission and Financial AidAurora University347 S. Gladstone Ave.Aurora, IL 60506800-742-5281www.aurora.eduMaster’s DegreesMaster of Business AdministrationMaster of Social Work1414