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PERSPECTIVES 2006 ANNUAL REPORT
TOLEDO-AREA CAMPUS P.O. Box 10,000 Oregon Road Toledo, OH 43699-1947 FINDLAY-AREA CAMPUS 3200 Bright Road Findlay, OH 45840-3509
©2007 OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
With light, vision is possible. With reflection, clarity of purpose is achieved.
Suspended from the vaulted ceiling in our Center for Fine and Performing Arts is an original glass sculpture called “Owens Rings”. It’s a dynamic piece, refracting sunlight and saturating every surface with prismatic bursts of rich rainbow color. Every angle, side and pane reflect a new perspective. Intrinsically woven into our core values is the tradition of providing a quality education that is open to all students. We are driven by our Mission to cultivate innovating initiatives, foster collaborative partnerships and be leaders in service. We are committed to our Vision of engaging students in excellent learning experiences that exceed expectations and strengthen our communities. We provide education for a better life. Collegial sharing abounds on our campuses, and new leadership is emerging at all levels. We value and support professional development. The Owens Leadership Academy, an exemplar “grow your own” model, was showcased as a “best practice,” receiving accolades from peer community colleges located across the United States through the Consortium for Community College Development’s program, Strategic Horizons.
MISSION We believe in serving our students and our communities. Your success is our mission.
We have embarked on an alternative re-accreditation process through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) promotes a culture of involvement and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization. By assessing our success in teaching and learning, we will help students reach their potential.
VISION Owens faculty and staff are committed to strengthening the community by providing a superior educational experience through excellence, innovation and collaboration.
The launch of a major student success initiative in 2006 was made possible through the U.S. Department of Education’s award of a $1.7 million grant. This amazing program will focus on the first-year experience of first generation college students. In our 2006 Annual Report, “Perspectives”, discover the radiant facets of Owens Community College in your community through the diverse voices of our students, alumni, faculty, community partners and friends. Reminiscent of our glass sculpture, our Mission is dynamic, inspiring new perspectives. We believe in serving. We believe in our students and our communities. We believe, “Your success is our mission!”
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CHRISTA ADAMS, Ph.D. Owens President
On the cover: City of Fostoria Fire Chief Russell Rife, International Student Gibril Kargbo, Andy Schalk of Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay Division and Transfer Student Tessa Gresko.
“Owens Rings” was created by artist Ray King and funded through the State of Ohio Percent for Art program. 2
The generosity of Foundation donors, and the College’s low tuition, advance student learning.
Owens Community College makes a college education more accessible through scholarships and financial aid. “I wasn’t sure how I was going to afford to go to college,” Owens student Ashley Smith said. “Fortunately, Owens has scholarship opportunities for students like me.” In 2006, Smith received one of more than 370 academic and athletic scholarships totaling $717,000 awarded by Owens Community College, the Owens Community College Board of Trustees, the Owens Community College Foundation and the Owens Community College Alumni Association. Aside from scholarships, more than 10,000 students received $45.5 million in federal financial aid assistance to attend Owens Community College. Students such as Smith are greatly assisted by the Foundation, which has granted more than $1.1 million in scholarships and program support since incorporation in 2002. The Annual Giving Campaign initiative fosters awareness and raises funds for students. In 2006, 453 donors gave to Foundation initiatives, resulting in an additional $325,000 toward scholarships and program support. As a result of the College’s affordable tuition rates, Foundation donors can assist a greater number of students. Based on 2006-07 average tuition rates, more than six students obtained an Owens education at the same cost as one student enrolled at a private college or university.
AVERAGE TUITION COMPARISON CHART
• 4-year Private Colleges and Universities • 4-year Public Colleges and Universities • Owens Community College
$18,396 $8,576 $2,972
“The Spanish American Organization Scholarship I received has provided me with the resources to do my best while at Owens. ” ASHLEY SMITH
Owens student Middle Childhood Education major
Source: Bursar’s and Admission offices of respective colleges and universities for the 2006-07 academic year. 3
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Owens Community College offers more than 150 two-year associate degree and certification programs. With the constantly changing needs of a diverse student population, the College understands the importance of customer service and accessibility. “I wanted to get a head start on my college education, so I enrolled in the College’s Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program when I was a junior at Rossford High School,” Owens student Ashely Cichocki said. “Owens had so many program areas to choose from, and I was able to take classes that fit into my schedule. Now, I’m even taking classes online.” The College has academic programs in the schools of Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Technology, as well as Skilled Trades. Courses are held at modern campus locations in suburban Toledo and Findlay, a variety of off-campus locations in the community and on-site for corporate, non-profit and industry training. For added convenience, courses are offered during the day, at night and on weekends.
“I would recommend Owens Community College to anyone who is planning to go to college. I have had nothing but a positive experience with the faculty and staff and appreciate the many options that were provided.” ASHELY CICHOCKI
Owens student Pre-Business Administration major
A tremendous growth area at the College continues to be eOwens online courses, evidenced by 19,970 students enrolled in this area in 2006 – an increase of 63 percent from 2005. Online courses offer a great deal of flexibility for students facing time management challenges due to work, family and education. “I enjoy taking online classes because you can go at your own pace and not have to attend class at the same time on the same day throughout the entire semester,” Cichocki said. As access to higher education continues to evolve, so too will the College and the options it provides students and the Northwest Ohio community.
The College meets the needs of a growing student population.
2006 ENROLLMENT (Headcount)
• Spring Semester • Summer Semester • Fall Semester
18,616 6,740 19,146
Source: Owens Community College 14th day data.
eOWENS ANNUAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT
• 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006
3,891 4,974 7,260 9,804 12,283 19,970
Source: Owens Community College 14th day data. 5
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International students from 43 countries enrolled in 2006.
Owens Community College serves a global community with its international student education program. The College made preparations in 2006 to launch an international registered nurse training program at Shuguang Hospital in Shanghai, China. Already a national leader in producing allied health and nursing graduates, the College is making the natural progression to deliver its quality education abroad. Through the training program in Shanghai, the College will teach Western nursing practices to help increase the quality and quantity of nurses in China – a country that is 18 million nurses short of what is needed to care for its population of 1.3 billion.
“My friends from different countries talked with me about how the College met our needs regardless of our backgrounds. The educational standard is very high. I cannot say enough good things about Owens Community College.” Gibril Kargbo
• Brazil • Canada • China • Colombia • Germany • Ghana • India • Indonesia • Iran • Israel • Jamaica • Japan 7
• Jordan • Kenya • Korea • Kuwait • Lebanon • Malaysia • Nepal • Netherlands • Nigeria • Oman • Pakistan • Palestine
• Philippines • Poland • Russia • Saudi Arabia • Sierra Leone • Spain • St. Lucia • Sweden • Syria • Taiwan • Tanzania • Thailand
• Tunisia • Turkey • United Arab Emirates
• Venezuela • Vietnam • Yemen • Zambia
Native of Sierra Leone Owens student Registered Nursing major
The College is continuing to educate nurses from Taiwan through a partnership with the Global Nursing Institute (GNI), bringing registered nurses from Taiwan to the College for advanced training. The National Taichung Nursing College in Taiwan is pursuing a Memorandum of International Exchange with the College, further illustrating the College’s reputation overseas. Over the past three years, the on-campus international student population increased 52 percent, representing 43 countries including larger nations like Russia, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Japan and smaller nations such as Kuwait, Ghana and Sierra Leone – Owens student Gibril Kargbo’s homeland. “Everything at Owens was different from what I grew up with – the teaching, the learning environment, the testing, the grading – and because of that, I have expanded my knowledge and critical thinking skills,” said Kargbo, who attended the College on a soccer scholarship. Besides traveling to the United States, another means has made an Owens education available internationally. In 2006, residents from Germany, Japan, Kuwait and Taiwan took eOwens online courses and the College is currently developing a web-based International Nursing Certificate, which will be available to students worldwide.
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An Owens education transfers to many four-year colleges and universities.
Owens Community College provides for the seamless transfer of credits from one public post-secondary institution to another in Ohio. Students from more than 300 colleges and universities transferred their credits to or from the College in 2006. The College’s low tuition is one of the many advantages for students wanting to earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and then transfer their credits to other institutions. Students also appreciate an Owens education for its quality and experienced faculty as they advance toward their goal. “It was very easy to get into Owens classes when you needed to. I was told I had one of the most complete transfer records to prepare me for my bachelor’s degree,” said Tessa Gresko, who finished her Associate’s Degree in August 2006 and transferred to Mercy College of Northwest Ohio. She is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health care administration. “It was a smooth transition,” she said. The Owens classroom is a rich and diverse experience for students such as Gresko and Darius Hall, who spent four years in the U.S. Navy and is majoring in Communications with a minor in African-American studies. The diversity of students adds unique value to the learning process. This is especially true in the Summer Semester, when students who attend other colleges and universities enroll at Owens while they are home for summer. In 2006, students from nearly 80 other colleges and universities took Summer Semester classes and transferred the credits toward their degree program.
“The military (advisor at another university) told me take as many classes at Owens as possible that will transfer and then transfer my credits because classes at Owens are more affordable.”
Many of these students realized the advantage in taking Owens classes, how it contributed to graduating on time or ahead of schedule and even reduced the average cost of their bachelor’s degree.
Darius Hall
Owens student Former U.S. Navy serviceman (far right)
TESSA GRESKO
2006 Owens graduate Transferred to Mercy College of Northwest Ohio (near right)
Antioch College
Siena Heights University
Ashland University
Tiffin University
Bluffton University
University of Detroit Mercy
Bowling Green State University
University of Findlay
Cleveland State University
University of Kentucky
Defiance College
University of Maryland
Eastern Kentucky University
University of Michigan
Eastern Michigan University
University of Phoenix
Franklin University
University of Toledo
Heidelberg College
University of Windsor
Lourdes College
Wayne State University
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Wright State University
Monroe County Community College
Youngstown State University
Northwestern College Ohio Northern University Ohio State University 9
NOTE: Owens has official transfer agreements with the colleges and universities listed. 10
The Owens experience includes more than 60 organizations and intercollegiate athletics. Alpha Mu Gamma (Nu Kappa Chapter)
Kappa Beta Delta (Pi Chapter)
Rotaract Club
Bible Study Club
Landscape and Turf Crew
Camera Work Photo Club
Latino Student Union
Sigma Kappa Delta (Theta Alpha Chapter)
Campus Crusade for Christ
Music Club
Ski Club
Chess Club Chi Alpha Epsilon
Outlook Student Newspaper
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Chinese as a Foreign Language Club
Owens Black Student Union
Student African American Brotherhood
Colleges Against Cancer at Owens
Owens Japanese Club
Student American Dental Hygienists Association
Early Childhood Education Student Association Epsilon Pi Tau Express Baseball Express Cheerleading Express Golf Express Men’s Basketball Express Men’s Soccer Express Softball Express Women’s Basketball Express Women’s Volleyball Gamers United
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Owens Poet’s Society: Broken Silence Owens Dance Express Owens Environmental Club Owens Hospitality and Culinary Club Owens Judo Club Owens Shotokan Karate Club Owens Student Government
Sailing Club
Student Association for Young Children Student Involved Club Student Nurse’s Association Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Association Student Physical Therapist Assistant Organization Students in Free Enterprise
Owens Students Involved in Dietetics
Surgical Technology Club
Owens Visual Arts Club
Teacher Education Student Association
Tau Alpha Pi
Gay Straight Alliance
Owens XPRESS Winterguard
Habitat for Humanity
Psi Beta
Tomorrow’s Imagers
Hands on American Sign Language Club
Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Omega Pi Chapter
Wrestling Club
Health Information Technology Student Association
Phi Theta Kappa Beta Xi Chi Chapter
Toastmasters International
Well-rounded Owens Community College graduates understand how to prioritize their academics with family and work commitments and non-academic interests.
“There are a lot of different ways to get involved here. You can learn many things and hang out with other students who have the same interests as you. It makes college a lot more fun.” Brian Bowker
Owens Express golf team Pre-Business Administration major
“You learn to manage your time, knowing you have assignments due on certain dates and you might have to spend three days on the road at a tournament,” Owens student Brian Bowker said. “Being involved helps you complete assignments ahead of time. Your assignments are more thought-out and accurate.” Under the direction of the Office of Student Activities, student groups balance recreation with community service projects. Student Government was one of the most active organizations, promoting voter registration and lobbying with Ohio legislators in Columbus about the importance of higher education. Student Government also collected and delivered goods and supplies to help Hurricane Katrina victims and others living in area community shelters and sponsored on-campus events honoring military veterans and Black History Month. In athletics, the College’s seven intercollegiate teams won 67 percent of their games and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference championship in women’s volleyball and softball. The golf team, in its inaugural season, reached the NJCAA national tournament and placed 14th overall. Individually, five student-athletes received All-American or Academic All-American honors, marking the 17th consecutive year at least one student-athlete was recognized nationally. Additionally, the Milwaukee Brewers signed Express pitcher Mike Ramlow Jr., the third baseball player drafted in school history.
Perhaps the most notable accomplishment belonged to the Express cheerleading squad, which performed on the world’s largest sporting and entertainment stage, dancing to the music of the legendary Rolling Stones as part of the Super Bowl XL halftime show at Ford Field in Detroit.
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In today’s rapidly changing world, lifelong learning is the standard, not the exception.
Owens Community College specializes in meeting the needs of an ever-changing Northwest Ohio business and industry community. The College is committed to helping business organizations realize their potential and increase productivity by offering high quality instruction and relevant programs consistent with current and emerging educational and labor market needs. In 2006, the College served the training needs of more than 13,500 non-credit students and 400-plus companies. “The appeal of Owens Community College is the reliability of its instructors, its training programs and the opportunity to work together to receive grants. The training is convenient and flexible,” said Sherry Unverferth, Human Resources Administrator, Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay Division. “Owens Community College has exceeded our expectations.” On the Findlay-area Campus, the new Community Education and Wellness Center expands training opportunities for business organizations. The Center features a multipurpose room that seats 375 people for banquets and 500 people theater-style as well as a tiered, 150-plus seat wireless classroom, two computer labs and two open laboratory/shop bay areas with attached classrooms. Aside from offering training to business organizations, the College provides a transitioning team to assist employees with career planning in the event of business and plant closings or acquisitions. When the Ford Motor Company’s Stamping Plant in Maumee announced its 2008 closing, the College immediately reached out to the plant’s employees, teaching on-site classes about job search skills and skill transference and educating these employees about their buyout option and retraining possibilities. The College continued to have a daily presence at Ford’s Engine Plant in Lima with five employees working on two initiatives. In 2006, Ford outsourced its on-site training program and management of its training facility to the College, which continued to teach Ford employees GED, college prep and computer courses through the Skills Enhancement Program. 13
Pictured: ANDY SCHALK
Plastics Quality & Process Technician Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay Division Owens student
“Owens training fits the needs of people working full time. We would definitely recommend Owens Community College – and we have.” Sherry Unverferth
Human Resources Administrator Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay Division
On the Findlay-area Campus, the new Community Education and Wellness Center expands training opportunities for business organizations. 14
The Center will offer the ultimate training experience.
“The Spanish Americangrand Organization The Center for Emergency Preparedness Scholarship I received has provided opening will showcase first me with theresponders resources to doand my best while at Owens. More students salute these everyday heroes April 29, 2007. should take advantage of all the opportunities After training first responders like Chief available.” Russell Rife for nearly
four decades, Owens Community College takes the lead in ASHLEY SMITH comprehensive police, firestudent and emergency medical training Owens with the opening of the $20 million Center for major Middle Childhood Education Emergency Preparedness. Owens Community College makes a college The new facility demonstrates the College’s education more accessible through scholarships responsiveness to the community by and financial aid, which offerproviding students the a greater highestopportunity level of multi-agency, scenario-based to achieve their goals. training for first responders. “I wasn’t sure how I was going to afford to go to “It’s college,” your job to thinksaid. fast“Fortunately, as a first responder,” Smith Owens has Chief Rife said. “There’s not for a lotstudents of time like for me.” scholarship opportunities you to think about how to do something in an emergency situation. It has toof bemore instinctual.” In 2006, Smith received one than 370 scholarships totaling $717,000 awarded by Owens The College assembled consortium of police, Community College, theaOwens Community College fire and emergency medical experts to shape Board of Trustees, the Owens Community College the Center’sand development design before Foundation the Owensand Community College breaking ground in 2004. By collaborating with amore Alumni Association. Aside from scholarships, number of agencies, the College has ensured than 10,000 students received $45.5 millionitsin curricular offeringsaidmeet the community’s federal financial assistance to attendneeds. Owens Community College. In 2006, the College expanded its partnerships with the Ohio Police Officer Students suchFire as Academy, Smith are Ohio greatly assisted by the Training Academy and U.S. Coast Guard. Foundation, which has achieved a net asset value
THE CENTER FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WAS CREATED IN PART THROUGH MATERIAL AND SUPPLY DONATIONS PROVIDED BY THE FOLLOWING:
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Bowers Asphalt and Paving, Inc.
Northwood Estates
Carter Lumber
Perrysburg Fire Department
City of Toledo Fire Division
Perrysburg Township Fire Department
CSX Transportation Inc.
Pilkington North America Inc.
FirstEnergy Foundation
Rudolph/Libbe Inc.
Forklifts of Toledo
Sky Bank
Hancor Inc.
Speedway SuperAmerica
Independent Concrete Pipe Co.
Temp Glass of Toledo
Nagle Trucking
The Andersons, Inc.
“By bringing this caliber of facility to Northwest Ohio, regional training can be enhanced for firefighters and our first responders. And by raising their training level and improving their skills and education, the safety level of the citizens of the region will also increase.” Fire Chief Russell Rife
City of Fostoria 1988 Owens graduate
of more than $2 million and granted more than $1.1 Multi-agency training will be key component million in scholarships andaprogram supporttosince the Center for Emergency Preparedness. Located on incorporation in 2002. The Annual Giving Campaign 110 acres at thefosters convergence of Tracy and Walbridge initiative awareness roads, the Center features a variety of training and raises funds for students. In 2006,props, 453 donors including gave a confined space simulator, collapsed building to Foundation initiatives, resulting scenario and building consisting three scholarships computer- and in burn an additional $325,000 of toward controlled LPGprogram burn rooms and a Class A burn room. support. The burn building is a five-story tower usedtuition for rates, Asconnected a result oftothe College’s affordable rope rescue and ladder training, and outside the burn building, three Foundation donors can assist a greater number of additional LPG burn propsstudents. include a Based car fire on simulator, trucktuition simulator 2006-07a tank average rates, and an LPG stationary fuel tank. more than six students obtained
an Owens education at the same cost as The Center’s mock city includes a gas drug at store, houses and other onestation, studentbank, enrolled a private college business buildings that will be used for burglary and hostage rescue simulations, and or university. the Center’s driving track and skid pads will be utilized for automobile training scenarios. 16
Owens Community College’s faculty members are truly focused on student success. Due to a wealth of advanced and technical degrees along with real-world employment experience, the College’s more than 1,100 faculty members engage students with a superior educational experience. Faculty members know exactly what employers want through their extensive professional relationships and regular contact with their academic program area’s advisory board members. Many faculty members bring their professional work experience into the classroom – a true benefit to students. Their knowledge base stretches beyond the textbook and includes anecdotal stories from the present day, week or month, keeping the curriculum fresh, interesting and updated.
“Teaching at Owens is truly a rewarding experience for me. We have the opportunity to support the students and make a difference in their quest for education. Being able to deliver our technology classes in high quality computer labs, rather than in the lecture hall, gives our students the edge in meeting their goals.”
Dedicated to lifelong learning, the faculty members also expand their knowledge by pursuing continued education and advanced degrees. In fact, 76 percent of the College’s full-time faculty members have earned doctoral or master’s degrees.
“I receive satisfaction from seeing students grow and mature as a result of planting the seeds of knowledge through their course work. It is also pleasing to see graduates succeed in the real world and return to Owens as adjunct faculty members, serving on advisory committees and seeing the knowledge base perpetuated.”
CY KEIFFER, B.S., M.A., MBA
“‘Those who love teaching help others love learning’ is a saying that guides my work at Owens. I try to model the spirit of that quote in the hope future and current educators I encounter in our learning community will do the same in their own classrooms. Being a professor at Owens is an exciting, challenging, humbling and gratifying experience that continually renews my zeal for teaching and lifelong learning.”
PAMELA CHIBUCOS, B.S., M.S. Professor Department of Teacher Education School of Arts and Sciences 13 years at Owens
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Assistant Professor Computer Programming School of Business and Information Technology 6 years at Owens
PAUL T. SVATIK, B.S., M.Ed, CBET
“Teaching is about compassion for students, a genuine desire to impart knowledge as something of value and assistance in the development of future leaders. Education, within itself, can’t make us all leaders, but certainly can teach us which leaders to follow.”
ANGELA L. ONDRUS, BSCJ, M.Ed. Professor Criminal Justice School of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 22 years at Owens
Professor Biomedical Electronics Technology School of Technology 28 years at Owens
“Teaching at Owens is an incredible experience. I have the privilege of working with very talented, hard working and dedicated individuals. It warms my heart to visit current students in the clinical setting and see former students gainfully employed in a career that is exciting, challenging and financially rewarding for them. I have warm affection toward my students and a genuine desire to help them be successful professionally and personally.”
SUSAN PERRY, B.S., RDMS Program Coordinator Diagnostic Medical Sonography School of Health Sciences 9 years at Owens 18
The Owens investment multiplies to a $210 million contribution to the local economy.
Fiscal Year 2006 Revenue
$38,049,111 • State Appropriations $22,251,794 • Tuition & Fees $21,365,059 • Federal & Other Grants $7,950,348 • Auxiliary Services Capital Grants & Appropriations $3,376,430 • $3,060,862 • Other $67,895 • Sales & Service
(IN MILLIONS) $96.1 TOTAL
Fiscal Year 2006 Expenditures
$40,534,383 • Instruction & Research $13,559,943 • Institutional Support Plant Operations & Maintenance $9,475,132 • $8,216,435 • Auxiliary Enterprises $6,341,760 • Student Services $4,033,400 • Depreciation Academic Support $3,998,235 • $3,081,593 • Scholarships & Aid $2,083,089 • Public Service $194,209 • Institutional Research (IN MILLIONS) $91.5 TOTAL
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“The skill level of Owens graduates is high. You don’t have to wait two additional years and hire students with a bachelor’s degree. The technical skills you learn at Owens prepare you to enter the workforce immediately.” Ruth Whitaker
Corporate Quality Engineer 1993 Owens graduate
“The Spanish American Organization Owens Community College has a vested interest in Scholarship I received has provided building a thriving Northwest Ohio. ThetoCollege’s me with the resources do my best while at Owens. More students employees live and work here and a majority should take advantage of all the of its graduatesopportunities remain inavailable.” the area. ASHLEY Attentively preparing a highly SMITH qualified workforce, the College student is helping to fuelOwens the region’s economic growth and vitality. Middle Childhood Education major In a 2006 report on a survey of College graduates, nearly Community Collegeeducation makes a college 94 percentOwens indicated their Owens helped education more accessible through scholarships them achieve their educational goal and about and financial which offer students 90 percent said theyaid, were employed. Of thata greater total, opportunity to achieve their goals. 70 percent indicated they lived and worked in the Toledo or Findlay areas. Despite less than ideal “I wasn’tconditions, sure how I the wasemployment going to afford to goofto economic status college,” Smith said. “Fortunately, Owens has graduates continues to be high. scholarship opportunities for students like me.” Higher education generally leads to a better In 2006, which Smith can received one of lifestyle, decrease themore costthan of 370 scholarships totalingsocial $717,000 awarded by Owens taxpayer-supported services. According Community College, the Owens Community to the Ohio Board of Regents, typical collegeCollege Board of Trustees, thetoOwens Community graduates can expect earn almost twiceCollege as Foundation and the Owens College much as workers with a highCommunity school diploma Alumni Association. from scholarships, more in the course of theirAside lifetime. than 10,000 students received $45.5 million in federal assistance attend Owens To assistfinancial studentsaidand alumni intofinding Community College. employment, the College’s J.O.B.S. Office partners with more than 1,300 Students nationally. such as Smith are greatly assisted by the employers Foundation, which has achieved a net asset value of more than $2 College million and granted more “Owens Community is a real benefit to than our $1.1 million in scholarships and program support community,” said Ruth Whitaker of ThyssenKruppsince incorporation 2002. The Annual She Giving Crankshaft Co., LLC in Fostoria Machining. is Campaign fostersfaculty awareness also aninitiative Owens adjunct member. and raises funds for students. In 2006, 453 donors to Foundation initiatives, resulting Beyond itsgave educational capability, the College has an in an additional $325,000 toward scholarships and overwhelming economic impact on the community. program support. The College’s budget, in excess of $91.5 million, creates an Asfaculty a resultand of staff the College’s affordable economic stimulus as salaries and benefitstuition of rates, Foundation donors can assist a greater number of $57 million ripple through the local economy. Add in the infusion of students. Basedand on clearly 2006-07 nearly $800,000 in construction projects, theaverage College tuition is a rates, more than six students obtained driving force in the local economy. an Owens education at the same cost as one student enrolled at a private When measuring subsequent “2.1 multiplier” effects, the College’s totalcollege economic or university. impact in Northwest Ohio was more than $210 million in 2006. 20
The Alumni Association strengthened the connection and sense of pride between alumni and their alma mater.
With more than 1,800 active members, community outreach initiatives and vibrant events, the Owens Community College Alumni Association positively impacts Northwest Ohio. Carolyn Chapman is one of 19 business and industry leaders who comprise an energetic Alumni Board responsible for the Association’s growing list of activities. “I enjoy the camaraderie and the experience of connecting with fellow Owens alumni,” said Chapman, a graduate of the College’s office secretarial technology program. The Association continued to sponsor two signature events in 2006, one directly benefiting children and another honoring those in public service. Through Backpack to the Future, the Association collected more than 250 backpacks and nearly 3,200 school supply items and donated these materials to children at 10 area elementary schools. At the annual Outstanding Service Awards, the Association recognized the heroic efforts of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical personnel from Northwest Ohio. The Alumni Association’s major fundraisers, including the annual Golf Classic and Alumni Phonathon, helped grow the Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund to nearly $93,000, an amount that has grown by 830 percent in just three years. The scholarship fund, through the generosity of alumni and community members, enables children of Association members to receive financial support to attend Owens Community College. To help form an ever-lasting bond between alumni, faculty, staff and current and future students, the Association also held a number of well-attended and successful social events, including the Mud Hens Night, Shop ‘Til You Drop and Whitewater Rafting.
ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
“By being a member of the Alumni Board of Directors, I help the Alumni Association in its mission to engage alumni and students in programs, events and services that energize interest, build loyalty and strengthen support of Owens Community College.” CAROLYN CHAPMAN
• 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006
64 1,267 1,473 1,643 1,836
Source: Owens Community College Alumni Association.
Human Resources Manager 1991 Owens graduate 21
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Community partners play a pivotal role in the College’s success.
“I see Owens Community College having a similar philosophy as ProMedica Health System. You develop collaborative relationships that are a ‘win-win’ for the community.” DR. GLADEEN ROBERTS, Ph.D., RN, CHE
President ProMedica Health System Continuing Care Services
“The Spanish American Organization Owens Community College diligently cultivates Scholarship I received has provided community partners through outreach me with the resources programs to do my best while at Owens. More students connecting the College to students, business should take advantage of all the organizations, opportunities not-for-profits and partner available.” educationalASHLEY institutions. SMITH
Owens student One of the College’s largest initiatives is identifying Middle Childhood Education major and partnering with medical facilities that serve as clinical sites for students fromCollege the School of Health Owens Community makes a college Sciences education and Schoolmore of Public Safety and Emergency accessible through scholarships Preparedness. Many of the College’s clinical are and financial aid, which offer studentssites a greater ownedopportunity and managed by ProMedica Health System. to achieve their goals. “ProMedica had excellent partnerships with “I wasn’thas sure how I was going to afford to go to Owens Community College. We make sure we has college,” Smith said. “Fortunately, Owens have clinical spots for their students,” saidlike me.” scholarship opportunities for students Dr. Gladeen Roberts of ProMedica Health System Continuing Care Services. In 2006, Smith received one of more than 370 scholarships totaling $717,000 awarded by Owens The College’sCollege, community outreach also Community the Owens Community College includes recruiting employees from more College Board of Trustees, the Owens Community than 500 business to serve on Foundation and theorganizations Owens Community College advisory committees responsible for shaping Alumni Association. Aside from scholarships, more and refining curricula.$45.5 million in than 10,000 academic students received federal financial aid assistance to attend Owens In 2006, Owens Community College and Community College. Lourdes College formulated a unique partnership program called Students such as Smith are60/60, greatlywhich assisted by the allows allied health students at Owens alsovalue Foundation, which has achieved a net to asset earn baccalaureate degree Lourdes. To be of amore than $2 million andatgranted more than $1.1 eligible, students must pursue an Associate of since million in scholarships and program support Applied Science degree in the healthCampaign incorporation in 2002. TheCollege’s Annual Giving information technology, occupational therapy initiative fosters awareness assistant, surgical programs. andradiography raises fundsorfor students. In 2006, 453 donors
The College partnered with General Motors Corp. and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) and hosted the Toledo Auto Show Preview Day at the Toledo Seagate Convention Centre for more than 220 high school students, who explored careers within the automotive industry. 23
gave to Foundation initiatives, resulting The Collegeincontinued to add off-campus educational an additional $325,000 toward scholarships and sites for students, furthering the mission of convenience program support. and accessibility for a higher education. In December 2006, the College and Toledo PublicofSchools signed affordable an agreement As a result the College’s tuition rates, allowing the College Foundation to offer classes at the Rogers donors cannew assist a greater number of High School. Besides Toledo PublicBased Schools, the College students. on 2006-07 average tuition rates, has off-campus educationalmore partnerships with five than six students additional obtained high schools in Northwest Ohio.an Owens education at the same cost as one student enrolled at a private college The College also partnered with the Putnam County Educational Service Center and or university. began holding classes at its Skilled Learning Center in October 2006. 24
Owens Community College is a destination for community members seeking performing and visual arts experiences that challenge, educate and entertain. The College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts concluded its fourth and most successful year in 2006, highlighted by a 40 percent increase in attendance for the performing arts and the Judy Chicago exhibit in the Terhune Gallery. Artists originating from Chicago, New York, Boston, Detroit, Florida, New Mexico, Virginia and Canada performed on the mainstage theatre, including Japanese drumming sensation San Jose Taiko and the “Modern Day Houdini” tandem, the Spencers. The Family Fun Series continued to attract audiences of all ages with shows titled “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fair(l)y Stoopid Tales” and ArtsPower’s production of “Harry the Dirty Dog.” Many of the shows included workshops, which provided students and community members an opportunity to meet the artists and learn about their music, craft or style prior to the performance.
The Center is an exhilarating, intimate setting for performing and visual arts.
“I’m pleasantly surprised how good the entertainment is and at the quality of the performers.” DOUGLAS HOLDRIDGE
Perrysburg resident CFPA Theatre Patron
All of this innovative, creative and stimulating entertainment drew patrons from as far away as Cleveland, Ann Arbor, Toronto and California as well as the Northwest Ohio community, including Douglas Holdridge and his wife, Judy. In the Terhune Gallery, an average of nearly 1,000 people per show viewed eight exhibitions, ranging from juried shows for students and faculty members to the community arts show. The Gallery’s reputation continues to expand along with that of the theatre, as more people learn about the performing and visual arts scheduled at the Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts.
Nearly 1,300 people viewed Judy Chicago’s “Studies from the Holocaust Project: From Darkness Into Light” at the Walter E. Terhune Gallery. The exhibition ran for six weeks and included a day-long lecture series and music inspired by the Holocaust. 25
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Nearly 200 students, faculty and staff members attended the panel discussion, “The Past, Present and Future of the Black Middle Class” as part of the College’s Black History Month celebration. Efrem Graham, a reporter/weekend anchor at WTVG-TV ABC Channel 13 and Darius Hall, president of the Black Student Union, moderated the discussion on Michael Eric Dyson’s acclaimed book, “Is Bill Cosby Right?: Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind?” Area residents honored local soldiers as the College hosted a Homecoming and Freedom Salute Campaign Ceremony for approximately 130 personnel from the Ohio National Guard’s 612th Engineer Battalion, which is based in Walbridge.
Nearly 80 Girl Scouts of Maumee Valley and their parents rolled up their sleeves and learned about basic car maintenance as the College presented four “Car Sense” programs at the Transportation Technologies Center.
Ayersville and Elmwood high schools finished first and second as the College’s Diesel Technology program and John Deere sponsored the 12th annual FFA District I Tractor Troubleshooting Contest.
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The College’s Academic Enhancement and Student Resource Center partnered with the SHARE Program of Behavioral Connections in raising society’s awareness of violent crimes and hosted the Clothesline Project in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Nearly 350 students and community members attended the 10th annual Lincoln Motor Sports Welding Night, which featured approximately 20 race cars and motorcycles at the Transportation Technologies Center. Dennis Klingman of Lincoln Electric, the training supervisor at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was the guest speaker.
Twenty-five students, faculty and staff from the Findlay-area Campus raised more than $1,500 to benefit at-risk children in Hancock County at the Children’s Mentoring Connection Bowling for Kids event at AMF Sportsman Lanes.
Five area police, fire and emergency medical professionals received the third annual Outstanding Service Awards presented by the Owens Community College Alumni Association for remarkable contributions to Northwest Ohio’s surrounding communities. Award winners were Mick Frisbie and Marvin Hug of the Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Holli Engle of the Jerry City Volunteer Fire Department, J. Eric Larson of Wood County Emergency Management and Leonard Chapman of Bloomdale Fire and Rescue.
More than 6,000 community members attended the 49-team Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III District Wrestling Tournament over two days at the Student Health and Activities Center.
Gov. Bob Taft’s roundtable discussion on education reform featured Medical University of Ohio President Dr.Lloyd Jacobs, Sylvania Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Rieger and Fifth Third Bank Vice President for Community Affairs Larry Sykes as well as Owens President Dr. Christa Adams and student Nicholas Huenefeld. Gov. Taft was on the Toledo-area Campus promoting the Ohio Core high school curriculum requirements.
Oral hygiene, X-rays and fillings were the focus of free dental appointments at the College as more than 100 Northwest Ohio elementary and high school students’ teeth were transformed to pearly whites during the nationwide Give Kids A Smile Day.
The College and the Greater Northwest Ohio Tech Prep Consortium announced the availability of thousands of Tech Prep scholarship dollars for area graduating high school seniors.
College students and employees as well as community members walked all night and raised more than $18,600 at the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life event at the Student Health and Activities Center.
The panel consisted of Vincent Muhammad, an area minister and author; Sharon PerryNause, director of the Northwest Ohio Academic Center, Tiffin University; John Scott, author of “Kaleidoscope” and “Shorty”; Keith Lee Johnson, Owens alumnus and author of “Sugar and Spice” and “Little Black Girl Lost”; Dr. Morris Jenkins, assistant professor of Criminal Justice, University of Toledo; and Tywana Hilliard, area diversity youth advocate, educator and parent.
The College’s Literacy Committee adopted Delgado Community College in Hurricaneravaged New Orleans and through special events raised more than $1,000 to help restore Delgado’s Moss Memorial Library.
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The largest graduating class in College history – more than 700 strong – received their degrees and certificates during the 40th annual Spring Commencement on Thursday, May 11 at the Student Health and Activities Center. James M. Murray, president of Ohio Operations for FirstEnergy Corp., served as the keynote speaker. Irina Ashton, a diagnostic medical sonography major, addressed the graduates as the class representative.
At its first-ever regatta, the College’s newly formed Sailing Club finished second out of 13 other four-year colleges and universities, including Notre Dame, Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin.
The Student Government-sponsored “Spring Fling” student festival prior to May finals week continued to be a smash event on the Toledo- and Findlayarea campuses with free food, games and entertainment.
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Michael Navarre, Chief of Police for the Toledo Police Department, received the College’s 2006 Community Partnership Award on the Toledo-area Campus as part of the Community Appreciation breakfast celebration.
The College participated in a collaborative venture with the U.S. Army to help in alleviating the military nursing shortage. The College’s registered nursing program was selected as one of only 17 academic institutions to travel to Fort Gordon Military Installation in Fort Gordon, Ga., and take part in a two-day informational visit and study focusing on U.S. Army medicine and the nursing corps.
The College paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 with remembrance ceremonies on the Toledoand Findlay-area campuses at 8:46 a.m. on the five-year anniversary of the tragedy. The 9/11 tribute featured more than 2,000 3-foot by 5-foot American flags adorning the Findlay-area Campus landscape as part of the National Healing Field Flag Memorial.
Gretchen Carroll, J.D., professor of business management, was chosen by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to receive the distinguished International Teaching Excellence Award among associate degree institutions in North America. The award recognizes exemplary contributions and dedication to the teaching profession.
College students, employees and community members helped save lives by donating 102 units of blood during the American Red Cross blood drives on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. The drive benefited the American Red Cross Western Lake Erie Region, which consists of 11 counties and 23 hospitals.
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The College received a $1.7 million federal grant to enhance and foster student success – the largest grant or gift ever received in the College’s 41-year history. Selected as one of only 34 academic institutions nationwide to receive the Title III, Part A, Strengthening Institutions Grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education, the grant will be used to enhance and expand educational resources designed to support student success. Dr. Jason Tetzloff was named Director of the College’s Title III initiative.
At Findlay Country Club, Ivy Maria, Director of Child Development for Hancock, Hardin, Wyandot and Putnam Community Action Commission, received the 2006 Community Partnership Award for her work with the Findlay-area Campus.
Fifteen College employees and students spent an afternoon at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg volunteering their time trimming, weeding and watering flower pots as part of the United Way’s “Day of Caring,” a project designed to strengthen the surrounding communities.
The College and the Lake Local School District entered into a new partnership and began planning the creation of a preparing to succeed in college program, an early childhood education literacy enhancement program and a hands-on transportation maintenance and repair program.
The Community Partnership Award was established in 2004 to honor individuals or organizations that have supported the College directly or indirectly by giving of their time, skills and energy to assist Owens in its mission of providing access to a quality, affordable education, which meets the needs of students, and business and industry throughout the surrounding communities.
College employees donated more than $22,100 for the annual Community Giving Campaign benefiting the United Way of Greater Toledo, Findlay-Hancock County United Way, Community Health Charities of Ohio, Earth Shares of Ohio and Northwest Ohio Community Shares.
To meet the community’s needs, the School of Health Sciences launched four new academic programs to start the 2006-07 academic year – the paramedic to registered nurse bridge, massage therapy and culinary arts associate degree programs and the computed tomography online certificate program.
More than 500 students received their degrees and certifications at the 28th annual Fall Commencement on Thursday, December 14 at the Student Health and Activities Center.
The College partnered with 92.5 KISS-FM and FOX Toledo to offer the “Ultimate Tuition Challenge 2” scholarship contest that resulted in the awarding of free college education to two area residents. The grand-prize winner, Sharon Spangler of Weston, won one year of free Owens tuition, while the runner-up, Theresa Hamlin of Findlay, won one semester of free tuition at the College.
Student Nicholas Huenefeld showcased his ketchup-drinking ability on “The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno,” drinking 14 ounces of ketchup through a straw. Earlier in the year, Huenefeld raised nearly $100 for the American Heart Association as he prepared for a future attempt at entering the “Guinness Book of World Records” as the world’s fastest ketchup drinker.
The inaugural “We Are I.T.” recruiting event drew more than 100 girls in junior high and high school to explore career options within the School of Business and Information Technology. The professional conference was held in conjunction with the Ohio IT Business Advisory Network and the Office of Career-Technical and Adult Education of the Ohio Department of Education.
Dr. Robert C. Helmer, president of Lourdes College, served as the keynote speaker. Beatriz Steen, an Office Administration major and honors student, addressed the graduates as their class representative.
Findlay-area Campus students, faculty and staff gave back to the community at the holidays, donating nearly 200 coats to the United Way’s Coats for Christmas event. In taking part in Toys for Tots, the Findlay-area Campus Student Nurse’s Association delivered holiday gifts to children at Valley Regional Health Center in Findlay, Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Mercy Hospital of Tiffin in Tiffin and Fremont Memorial Hospital in Fremont.
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OFFICERS:
DIRECTORS:
J. Michael Wilder, Chair
Christa E. Adams, Ph.D.
Daniel E. Kimmet
Marathon Petroleum Company LLC General Counsel and Secretary
Owens Community College President
Dillin Corporation Retired
Arthur H. Smith, Vice Chair
James W. Baehren
Allan J. Libbe
Libbey Inc. Retired
Thomas F. Pounds, Secretary Toledo Free Press President/Publisher
John W. Christy, Treasurer Owens Corning Vice President & Assistant General Counsel
Ann Savage, President/CEO Owens Community College Executive Director of Fund Development
Owens-Illinois Senior Vice President Strategic Planning & General Counsel
Randi S. Bellner National City Bank Market Executive and Senior Vice President
Charles L. Bills Ohio Logistics and Affiliates President/CEO
R. Jeffrey Bixler HCR Manor Care Retired
James F. Carter
BOARD of TRUSTEES Owens Community College is led by a talented, diverse and passionate group of individuals. Appointed by the Ohio Governor to six-year
Sitting left to right:
JACK T. SCULFORT, Trustee
Pills & Packages Pharmacy Pharmacist 35 years of service
JOHN C. MOORE, Vice Chair
CARL R. PATTERSON, Trustee
Consultant 7 years of service
RONALD A. MCMASTER, Ph.D., Chair
to lead the College to success through their unwavering
ALLAN J. LIBBE, Trustee
commitment and support to
Rudolph/Libbe Inc., Founding Partner (Retired) 15 years of service
the College’s Mission, Vision and Core Values.
JOHN G. AULT, Trustee 31
R J MOLTER, Trustee
Dillin Homes LLC President 11 years of service
McMaster Motor Company and McMaster Fuel Ltd. President 14 years of service
terms, the trustees continue
Standing left to right:
Former Wood County Commissioner 22 years of service
G.S.W. Manufacturing, General Manager (Retired) 14 years of service
DIANA H. (DEE) TALMAGE, Trustee Educator and Former Ottawa Hills School Board Member (Retired) 5 years of service
H. RICHARD ROWE, Trustee Edward Jones Investments Investment Representative 3 years of service
Mark N. Carr Genoa Bank Vice President Mortgage Sales Manager
Carolyn S. Chapman
TolTest, Inc. Human Resource Manager
Human Resource Manager
Debra K. Green, CAP, Secretary Owens Community College Senior Administrative Coordinator
Continental Secret Service Bureau, Inc. Area Manager
Steven R. Cotner, Treasurer
Sam R. Harden
Allen Gunn
Corporate Intelligence Consultants President
Owens Community College President, Student Government
Laura J. Moore, Association Executive Director
Christi Herder
Owens Community College Director of Alumni Relations
Sharon S. Speyer
Sky Bank, Mid Am Region Senior Fraud Investigator
The Andersons, Inc. President - Rail Group
The Hylant Group Vice President, Sales
Sky Bank Regional President
Paul L. Meinerding
STAFF: M. Scott Aubry
Key Bank Senior Vice President
Johnny M. Mickler, Sr. Greater Toledo Urban League, Inc. President/CEO
John C. Moore
James M. Murray
David W. Seeger, President
Andrea M. Gurcsik, SPHR Vice President
John H. McDermott
James H. Geers
DIRECTORS:
Great Lakes Credit Union, Inc. President & CEO
Rasesh H. Shah
Consultant Owens Community College Trustee
OFFICERS:
Great Lakes Credit Union, Inc. President & CEO Alumni Association President
Rudolph/Libbe Inc. Founding Partner (Retired) Owens Community College Trustee
Wood County Commissioner Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Vice President of Global Human Resources
David W. Seeger
FirstEnergy President of Ohio Operations
Dr. Angela K. Jackson Doctor of Optometry Quality Family Eyecare, Inc.
Kaye L. Koevenig Owens Community College Senior Accountant
Susan M. Litten St. Luke’s Hospital MRI Senior/Supervisor Technologist
Janet M. Meacham
Fifth Third Bank Assistant Vice President Regional Merchant Sales
Michael W. Rickard Owens Community College Interim Director Student Enrichment & Athletics
Foundation Legal Counsel Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Attorney
Debra K. Green, CAP
Foundation Assistant Secretary Owens Community College Senior Administrative Coordinator
Patricia M. Smith
Foundation Assistant Treasurer Owens Community College Senior Accountant
Ann Savage Owens Community College Executive Director of Fund Development Foundation President/CEO
Allison M. Schroeder The Town Center at Levis Commons Assistant General Manager Hill Partners, Inc.
William R. Steele Spring Valley Architects, Inc. Principal Director of Marketing & Design
Frank M. Weaver Lowe’s Sales Specialist Millworking Department
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DONORS for 2006
Sue Moszkowicz
Poggemeyer Design Group
Pernell Shead
Angela M. Tolland
Sharon F. Libby
William Mueller
Timothy Pollauf
The Shelly Company
James Toppin
Jerry Lohman
National City Bank
Shelley Pomerson
Edward J. Shultz
Darlene Torda
92.5 KISS FM
Kay Blue
Laurie Craig
Dave and Carol Giesler
Amy Inbody
Marie A. Louden-Hanes
Ruth Ann Neff
Thomas Pounds
Denise S.S. Shuster
101.5 THE RIVER
Carol Bohanan
Jill Creps
Steven Giles
Independent Concrete Pipe
Rita Lucas
Gerald Newberry
Clarabelle Price
Thomas R. Sink
104.7 FM WIOT
Henry C. Bohleke
Merl Creps
Douglas Gillespie
Jessica Inglefield
Karen & Larry Lusiak
Carrie Newby
Marilyn Provencher
Skillshot
1370 WSPD NEWSRADIO
Bowers Asphalt & Paving, Inc.
Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #772
James L. Gilmore
David & Elaine Ingram
Jerrie Lutman
Jeffery Newby
Debra S. Puhl
Sky Bank
ABLE - Adult Basic & Literacy Education
Patricia M. Breno
Karen Culler
Marilyn P. Gilroy
Paula & Jonathan Inniger
MT Business Technologies
Michelle Newell
Beth Pycraft
Aaron C. Smith
Travis Lighting & Supply
Lisa M. Bressler
Damrauer Marketing Inc.
Denis Gooding
Interstate Battery
James Mahaney
Susan Nichols
R.R. Bowker LLC
Arthur & Constance Smith
Tyler J. Trease
ASIS International, Toledo Chapter
Homer & Sue Brickey
Thomas Davis
Michael E. Grassley
Jane Ish
Sue Mahnen
Joan Niese
Roger Radeloff
Christine M. Smith
John Tursich
Normand Associates, Inc.
SM Ziaur Rahman
Patricia M. Smith
Gary Ulrich
Jenny Northrup
Ed & Joanne Rankey
Carolyn S. Snyder
United Parcel Service
Northwest Ohio Restaurant Association
Barbara Rardin
Vickie & Gregory Snyder
Debra Rathke
John & Phylis Solt
Northwest Ohio Section, American Welding Society
Ed & Linda Reiter
John Soltesz
Renhill Staffing
Erik K. Sorensen
Richard Ricci
Spec-Weld Technologies, Inc.
Diane Vassalle
Bonita Riley
Spring Valley Architects, Inc.
WNWO-TV 24
Judge Richard J. Rinebolt
Michael R. Sprowls
Nancy Wagner-Sieczkowski
Peggy J. Rinehart
Linda Stacy
Dr. Chris Ward & Gregg Ward
Dr. & Mrs. B.J. Roberts
Sharon G. Stein
Donald Warnecke
Robison, Curphey & O’Connell
Kristi Stilwill
Sarah Rodgers
Jason T. Stokes
Rooney Clinger Murray Architects
Charles Stoncheck
Lois Mitten Rosenberry
Amy K. Stone
David & Jessica Rossman
Keith W. Sturton
Daniel Routzon
SunSource
H. Richard Rowe
Superior Uniform Sales, Inc.
Sandra & Jerome Weidman
Dr. Christa Adams & Dr. William Jacobus
Mable A. Bridgman
John & Trudy Aleksander
Linda Brinkman
Kathleen DeCavitch
Great Lakes Credit Union
Richard Jackman
Marathon Employees Political Action Committee
Shirley & Larry Brinkman
Tom Deckelman
Angela & Thomas Jackson
Marathon Petroleum Company LLC
Debra Allen
Debra K. Green
Brooks Insurance Agency
Shirley L. DeGoldsby
David Alan Jackson
Daniel Marchal
Peter M. Allesee
Tom & Denise Green
Linda J. Brown
DePeal’s Electronic Services
Maureen & Dennis Jacoby
Robert Marczak
Ken Alt
Darla Greer
Kathleen Brubaker
Ruth Dielman
John Jenkins
Mary Marten
American Electric Power
Donna M. Gruber
John C. Bruning
dimech services inc.
Patricia Jezak
Burton E. Martensen
Ameriwood Industries
Andrea & Gary Gurcsik
Brush Engineered Materials
Barbara A. DiNardo
John Deere
William C. Mason
Anderson Foundation
Janice & Paul Gurtzweiler
Buckeye CableSystem
Sandra DiPofi
Gary Hagemeyer
Betsy Johnson
Master Chemical Corporation
The Andersons, Inc.
Buckeye TeleSystem
Jane & Donald Doty
Guyve Hall
Dennis G. Johnson
Maumee Rotary Service Foundation
Deborah Dawley
Melinda Gray
Bill Ivoska
Shelley Antesberger
Susan Burris
Rebecca S. Drayton
Dianne Johnson
Robert Asel
Mary Hall
Nancy L. Mayer
Bruce Busby
Lee DuBois
Hancock Wood Electric Cooperative
Earl J. Johnson
Gail McCain
Tom Ashcraft
Dianne Butler
Mark Durivage
Ron and Amy Hansen
Dr. Nancy Kurfess Johnson
Cynthia McClain
Associated General Contractors of NW Ohio
William Butzin
Susan Emerine
Sally M. Harms
Judi & Jerry Jones
Kelly M. McCloskey
John Byers
Nancy Emrick
Thomas Harrison
Kelly Jones
Angie McGinnis
At Peace Massage Therapy Kim Markiecki, LMT John Ault Auto Dealers United For Kids Shareen M. Avery Terri Backes James W. Baehren Lorena Baird Cheryl Baker Mike Baker Ball Corporation Jason Ball Chas Louis Ballard
Karen Norton Keith A. Norwalk, D.D.S. Marcia Obarski Sharon M. O’Connor Office Max Ohio AgriBusiness Association Educational Trust Ohio Space Grant Consortium O-I Nancy E. Okuley
Janet Tornow Maria Torrez The Town Center at Levis Commons
Marian F. VanDore Robin S. VanGorder Brenda VanHoose
Dennis W. Weaver Victoria Weaver, Consultant Mary Kay Cosmetics Victoria & Frank Weaver
Patricia A. Cairns
Judy Ennis
Hart Associates
Joanne Juan
Carol McKee
Kathleen Camp
Martha Enroe
David L. Hasbrouck
Kahle Company dba K&L Ready Mix
Cecilia & Roger McKinley
Charles Campbell
Brian J. Eppink
Larry Hatcher
Amy Karlovec
Janet & Dennis Meacham
Owens Community College Alumni Association
Tracy Campbell
Cindy Eschedor
Duane Heck
Kellermeyer Co.
Becky Sybert
Vivian John Welch
Tammy Esper
Joanna Heck
Toby Kennerk
Owens Community College Athletic Department
Rudolph/Libbe Inc.
Theresa Capra-Roberts
Mechanical Contractors Association of NW Ohio
Robert Ruhlin
June Szczerbiak
Edward Welcheck
Kay Heck
KeyBank National Foundation
T & S Tool & Supply
John & Sharon Werner
Kiemle-Hankins
Owens Community College Bookstore
Susan Rupert
James Hemp
Medical University of Ohio at Toledo Foundation
Beverly Rust
Diana H. (Dee) Talmage
Erleen C. Meminger
Dawn E. Wetmore
Ronald Rutter
Linda Tasch
Demetris Mestousis
Owens Community College Enrollment Services Division
Team Sports
Brian Koenig
Sarah Metzger
Owens Corning Foundation Inc.
SLS Electric
Larry Tesnow
Kaye Koevenig
Teresa & Terry Metzger
Lori Owens
Siva Sakthivel Mary Sander
Jason M. Tetzloff
Karen Koke
Brad & Monica Meyer
Sally Sasse
George Thiel
Brent Wickham
Connie Konzen
Marla Michelsen
Owens Workforce & Community Services Division
Elisabeth Scheffert
Laura J. Thomley
Kimberly Willford
John P. Kraus
Mid-American Cleaning Contractors
Ken Scheuerman
Barry Tidd
Christopher Miller
Linda & Dale Schimmoeller
Time Warner Cable
The Wolfe Family Charitable Foundation
Allison Schlagheck
Sandra Tippin
Anna & David Wolford
Pamela Schlembach
Toledo Area Bricklayers JATC/Local #3
Phyllis Wolford
Toledo Area Glaziers JATC/Local #948
Woodco Federal Credit Union
Destiny Joy Carpio
Louise Estep
Christine M. Carson
Maureen Fagans
James Carter
Patrick Farley
Deb Chaney
Jennifer Fehnrich
Carolyn Chapman
Susan Fiebelkorn
Charles Construction Services
Fifth Third Bank
Pamela Chibucos
FirstEnergy Foundation
Christine Christen
Janet Forney
Jerrold Henery Vicki D. Henery Kathleen K. Higgins Suzanne G. Hoffman Ami Holzscheiter Home Savings Charitable Foundation
Daniel E. Kimmet Ann Kleinfelter
Bev Baney
Joan Ciarelli
Mark Foster
Kelly Bardwell
Deborah Ciecka
FOX TOLEDO
Clifford Beamer
Linda Homolka
Janet Kroos
Brenda Clark
Elizabeth Frasure
Honeywell Hometown Solutions
Rose Marie Kuceyeski
Kenneth Miller
Lisa Beauch
Clyde-Findlay Area Credit Union
Freudenberg-NOK Corteco
Janet M. Kuhl
Kevin Becker
Paul A. Hotmer
Tyler Miller
Robert Coburn
Sheril Frisco
Marsha Kujawa
Joseph Minarcin
Benefit Alternative, Inc.
Jennifer Howard
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Kenneth Gahler
David Mittman
Robert Beyer
Myrna Howells-DeAustria
Laud N. Kwaku
Shealaurietta Cole
Deborah Galliers
Marjorie L. Huff
Dr. Sandra Laas
Lesta Mizer
Doris J. Bihn
Colgan-Davis Inc.
Cheryl R. Garlow
Jennifer M. Hughes
Lady Rockets Fan Igniters
R. Jeffrey Bixler
Lorry Cology & Richard Seese
Heather S. Gaskins
Huntington Bank
Ronald M. Bixler
Ron & Kim Cook
GEAPS Seaway Chapter
Kay Black
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Sarah M. Black
Julee G. Cope
The Blade Foundation
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Allan J. Libbe
Steve Cotner
Kristy Osstifin
Brian Paskvan Carl R. Patterson Pamela Pavlis PepsiAmericas Robert Perlinski Perrysburg Rotary Service Foundation
Bill Schmoekel Jennifer Schnapp
Will Webb
Mary Ann Whipple Ruth Whitaker Whiteford Valley Golf Club
Andrew B. Woodard
Joe & Sue Peschel
Kelly Schulte
Susan Moan
Phoenix Services Inc.
Susanne W. Schwarck
Kathleen Lagger
Terri Mohr
Debra Pinkston
Theresa Scott
Elisa A. Huss-Hage
Lakefront Lines, Inc.
R J Molter
Seeger Consulting Service
James H. Geers
Hylant Group
Gene Lapko
John C. Moore
Piping Industry Professionals & Employers
Toledo Area Painters JATC/Local #7
David & Tracy Seeger
Toledo Community Foundation, Inc.
Jon Zabowski
Ruby M. Gehrisch
Imagine That Photo, Inc. Amy Hansen
Ruby F. Lee
Laura J. Moore
Plante & Moran PLLC
Stephen P. Shaffer
Toledo Mobile Radio Association
Kenneth Zawistowski
Troy L. Moore
Plastic Technologies, Inc.
Rasesh H. Shah
Patricia Tolford
James Zubricky III
Genoa Bank
Regina Lester
Toledo Area Insulators JATC/Local #45
Gregory Woodward Work Horse Cristie Wright
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PERSPECTIVES 2006 ANNUAL REPORT
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