Campbellsville University’s director of broadcast services retires

By Lindey Young | 12/05/2013

 Jimmie Wooley

 Jimmie Wooley

Dec. 5, 2013
For Immediate Release

By Lindey Young, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Campbellsville University's Director of Broadcast Services Jimmie Wooley is retiring after eight years at WLCU-TV/FM. To celebrate, there will be a reception on Monday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Office of Broadcast Services on Campbellsville University's campus at 203 West Broadway, Campbellsville.

Everyone is invited to attend.

“Jimmie Wooley, part of the Campbellsville University legendary broadcast trio that included Al Hardy and the late Ed McGuire, is the consummate gentleman and a mass communication professional,” according to Dr. Keith Spears, vice president for graduate and professional studies.

“His expertise established an expansion for the university's broadcast services that has created an acclaimed student laboratory for hands-on professional experience while serving the greater Taylor County with quality programming. He has paved the way for a new generation of media professionals.”

Wooley has been involved in radio and television since a very young age. Wooley, who previously owned two commercial radio stations, came out of retirement to work with CU's Office of Broadcast Services in 2005. He was instrumental in helping get WLCU-FM on the air in spring 2011.

Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with more than 3,600 students offering 63 undergraduate options, 17 master's degrees, five postgraduate areas and eight pre-professional programs. The website for complete information is campbellsville.edu.