Chuck and Shirley Baily

Both of Chuck's grandfathers and his father attended Waynesburg College, and Chuck was personally impacted by Waynesburg at a young age. Then-President Paul R. "Prexy" Stewart found time to lead a Bible study in his office for six impressionable boys. He was also a close family friend.

Chuck and Shirley graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1972. In the fall of 1973, they served as Resident Directors for three years in Waynesburg's Martin Hall, doing college ministry in partnership with the CCO (the Coalition for Christian Outreach). This continues as the CCO's longest university relationship with the recent hiring of the 67th CCO R.D.

"Working at Waynesburg totally changed the trajectory of our lives," Chuck said. "It created a life-long passion to come alongside students during these more important four years. Hopefully, we also have played a role in shaping the lives of several students, as well."

In 1976, Chuck returned to his family's local insurance business with a renewed sense of purpose. Shirley later taught for 25 years in math and computer science at Waynesburg, and two of their three sons graduated from the institution.

Each year, Chuck and Shirley financially support the University in a variety of ways, including through the Richard L. Baily Memorial Scholarship Fund, an endowment created in memory of Chuck's grandfather. In addition, they each made the thoughtful, generous decision to include Waynesburg in their wills.

"We don't feel like we are giving to Waynesburg," Chuck said. "Instead, we are giving back. We still feel privileged to develop relationships with many students and also contribute financially so that Waynesburg University's mission will continue."