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Heroes and Helping Hands A Report on Hurricane Relief in the Aftermath of Katrina and Rita
2007
“A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose - a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.” — John Maxwell
Table of Contents
Message from the Board Chair
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Summary
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The Process for Awards
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Income and Expense Statement
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Our Donors Individual Contributions
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Organization Contributions
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Award Recipients
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Other Pledges of Assistance
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Message from the Board Chair
It is impossible to adequately express our appreciation for the outpouring of support that our students and our colleges received in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. From out-of-state fee waivers, tuition waivers, on-line course offerings, free lodging, and book and supply assistance, your offers have made a major difference for many of our students as they have struggled to rebuild their lives in Louisiana and other parts of the country. For your compassion, we extend our heartfelt appreciation. As you can imagine, with all of the leadership lessons that we have learned over our professional careers, nothing could have truly prepared us for the catastrophes that we faced in the fall of 2005. Having never experienced a storm of this magnitude, like many others, I believed that our citizens in Southeast and Southwest Louisiana would evacuate the coast for a couple of days and return home. Little did we know that this nightmare would continue for many of our citizens — to this day. However, in spite of the number of hard lessons that we’ve learned which will better prepare us should an event like Katrina or Rita happen again, there was a large “silver lining” hidden within this event. First, we were truly blessed to have a heroic team of faculty, staff, and administrators that placed the needs of our students before their own. Many lost all of their worldly possessions, but returned to work to serve our students and their families. And second, we learned that the spirit of love and compassion is alive and well in this country. Organizations and institutions from as far away as Ireland and Canada, and as close as Mississippi (who also bore the brunt of Katrina) extended a “helping hand” in our time of need. For those acts of kindness, we are humbled and thankful. This document is our formal report to our stakeholders and those individuals that contributed financially and pledged offers of assistance to our students and faculty. We have been good stewards of the dollars that you have donated and have disseminated information on the opportunities that you all have provided to us. They have made a tremendous difference for our students. The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) approached the Hurricane Relief process being focused and intellectually honest. We have remained transparent and will continue to do so. One hundred percent of the funds donated to support our students were distributed to our students. In addition to providing a status report on the Hurricane Relief Fund, we thought it was extremely important that you hear firsthand from some of our students about the situations that they faced after the hurricanes and still face today. In those situations, while there has been despair, there is tremendous hope. Again, thank you for your kindness. Sincerely,
Brett J. Mellington Board Chair
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Summary The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) created the “Hurricane Relief Fund” in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The purpose of this fund was and continues to be to benefit those students directly impacted by major storms. After Hurricane Rita hit Southwest Louisiana, the eligibility requirements were broadened to include students in that region of the State, unless a donor established specific parameters for issuing the awards. The goal of the LCTCS Hurricane Relief Fund has been to provide scholarship assistance to those students that have demonstrated the most need. As additional donations were received in the coffers, and as time has passed, the fund evolved from solely a need-based system, to one that also focuses on those students that have returned to college to pursue their educational goals and are excelling academically. The Hurricane Relief Fund has been administered by the Baton Rouge Community College Foundation.
The Process for Awards Fall 2005 Initially, the Hurricane Relief Fund focused on assisting those students in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area that were affected and left with limited access to bare necessities. Awards were issued in the amount of $200 per student. The funds could be used for tuition and fees, childcare, transportation, materials and supplies, books, housing, food, or disaster-related burial, medical or counseling expenses not covered by insurance. Awards were issued on a first-come, first-served basis. To access the funds, a student had to meet the following criteria: • The student must have been enrolled at Delgado or Nunez Community Colleges or at the Louisiana Technical College (LTC) –Sidney Collier or Slidell Campuses prior to the storm. • The student must have re-enrolled in college (either another two-year or four-year institution) and carry a minimum of three (3) credit hours. • The student had to complete the LCTCS Application for Hurricane Relief Funds and have the college registrar or financial aid office to certify that information related to the student’s current enrollment was correct. Spring 2006 In the spring semester of 2006, the Hurricane Relief Fund was broadened to offer eligibility to students attending other institutions. Delgado and Nunez, and the two technical college campuses (Sidney Collier and Slidell) still remained eligible. However, the following schools were added, due to damage sustained through Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita: • •
SOWELA Technical Community College L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
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LTC – Acadian LTC – Gulf Area LTC – Jefferson LTC – Teche Area LTC – Bogalusa LTC – West Jefferson LTC – Young Memorial LTC – Lafourche LTC – Morgan Smith LTC – River Parishes
Awards were issued on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if a student had previously received a financial award (in the fall 2005 semester), he/she was not eligible to receive an additional disbursement unless the student could demonstrate that extenuating circumstances still existed. The purpose of this modification was to ensure that students that had not previously received assistance had the opportunity to do so. In addition, the minimum hours enrolled in college changed from three (3) hours to six (6) hours. Fall 2006 During the fall 2006 semester, the process was modified based upon two major contributions from the College of San Mateo’s Student Government Association and the League for Innovation in the Community College. In particular, it was vitally important to the students of the College of San Mateo that the funds were infused into the area that they felt was most affected by Hurricane Katrina. They wanted, like many other donors, to be assured that the funds being donated were making an impact on those students. So, although a basic one-page application was still utilized, students had to also provide a personal statement about their circumstances. In addition, the eligibility for these funds was restricted to those institutions in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area (Delgado and Nunez Community Colleges, and the Louisiana Technical College – Sidney Collier and Slidell Campuses). The System communicated on behalf of the donors that one-time scholarships in the amount of $400 would be awarded, on a first come, first-served basis. Funds were awarded to the students that met the following criteria: • The student was enrolled in fall of 2005 at an institution in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area impacted by Hurricane Katrina. • The student has re-enrolled in another institution of higher learning and is a full-time student (12 hours of more). • The student is in Good Academic Standing and has at least a cumulative 2.0 grade point average. • Cannot have previously received Hurricane Relief Funds. Awards were transmitted to the Bursar for the student’s institution and applied directly to his/her account to cover the cost of tuition and/or books.
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Income and Expense Statement
Chapter Name LCTCS President’s Fund c/o BRCC Foundation (Hurricane Relief) For the Period
October 1, 2005
through
March 1, 2007
Actual as of March 1, 2007
REVENUE Meeting Registrations Interest Income Other Income: Donations to the LCTCS Hurricane Relief Fund
$ $ $ 107,422.86 $ $ $ $
TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Bank Charges Entertainment & Meals Travel Office Supplies Postage Printing/Photocopying Equipment Rental Telephone Meeting/Event Expenses Other Expenses Tuition Assistance and Scholarships
TOTAL EXPENSES BALANCE
$ 107,422.86
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 100,900.00 $ $ $ $ $ 100,900.00 $ 6,522.86*
* Funds to be expended in accordance with established guidelines.
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Our Donors
individual contributions
Individual contributors to the Hurricane Relief Fund: Melissa Barnes Aberdeen, WA
Shelia Devoe Heidman Sierra Vista, AZ
Sharon Key Fremont, CA
Mary Thomas Santa Cruz, CA
Lorraine Barrales-Ramirez Redwood City, CA
Vincent DiGaetano Oakdale, NY
Daniel Landon Denham Springs, LA
Madeleine Thompson Olympia, WA
Randall Betz Franklin, VA
Bernadette Eichensehr Fremont, CA
Judith Leach St. Louis, MO
Terrence Tollefson Blountville, TN
Edward Brewster Aberdeen, WA
Mary Gaier Dayton, OH
Richard Mayo Norfolk, VA
Arlene Torgerson Aberdeen, WA
Anthony Brown Baton Rouge, LA
Kurt Gravenhorst San Jose, CA
Sherri Mines Santa Clara, CA
Beate Wahl Hoquiam, WA
Frank Brown Suffolk, VA
Elaine Greenwood Geneva, FL
Eugene and Romeo Paule Newark, CA
Marilyn Williams Stockton, CA
Renee Brown Franklin, VA
Earl Hale Olympia, WA
Kathryn Phelan San Jose, CA
Elizabeth Zimmerman Surprise, AZ
Maria Casey Hollister, CA
Phillip Hartley San Jose, CA
Pamela Phox Denver, CO
Teresa Zurfluh Courtland, VA
Craig Cedotal Kenner, LA
Robert Hayes Suffolk, VA
Denis Samson Aberdeen, WA
Beatriz Chacon Gilroy, CA
Jim Henderson Baton Rouge, LA
Loretta Seppanen Olympia, WA
Matt Cheramie Lockport, LA
Thomas Henderson Olympia, WA
Mitchell and Sara Seyedin Monte Sereno, CA
Edward Clifford Hoquiam, WA
Michael Hughmanick Los Gatos, CA
Diane Smith Aberdeen, WA
Donald B. Creath Corning, NY
Akemi Ishikawa San Mateo, CA
John Sheridan St. Clair Kenner, LA
Carolyn Crowder Franklin, VA
Jan Jackson Baton Rouge, LA
Marie Standfill Baton Rouge, LA
Tavia Cummings Washington, DC
Cliff Jones Houston, TX
Jan Annette Stenger San Jose, CA
Cathy Cutchins Newsoms, VA
Lura Kamiya Baton Rouge, LA
Ann Stephens Franklin, VA
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Our Donors
organization contributions
The following organizations contributed to the Hurricane Relief Fund: American Association of Community Colleges Washington, DC
North Carolina Community College System Raleigh, NC
Associated Students – San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA
Phi Theta Kappa International Jackson, MS
Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
Roane State Community College Harriman, TN
College of the Redwoods Foundation Eureka, CA
San Mateo Community College Association–Student of CSM San Mateo, CA
Columbia College Lake of the Ozarks School of Nursing Lake Ozark, MO
State of Washington – Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Olympia, WA
LCTCS Payroll Deduction Baton Rouge, LA League for Innovation in the Community College Phoenix, AZ Los Angeles Pierce College Associated Students Woodland Hills, CA Louisiana Technical College – Region 8 West Monroe, LA
Valencia Community College Orlando, FL West Valley College Student Senate Saratoga, CA Westmoreland County Community College, Inc. Youngwood, PA Whatcom Community College Federation of Teachers Bellingham, WA
Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA
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Award Recipients The following students were awarded $200 awards during the fall 2005 semester: Virginia Adams Lacombe, LA
Michelle Boyd Memphis, TN
Evangelar Clark Houston, TX
Patty Dupre Chauvin, LA
Monica Anderson Port Sulphur, LA
Kevin Brady New Orleans, LA
Dylan Cochran Destrehan, LA
Jeffrey Fauria, Jr. New Orleans, LA
Mary Scanlan Andre Slidell, LA
Erin Breaux Harvey, LA
Jeffrey Comeaux New Orleans, LA
Anita Fazzio Houma, LA
Jacob Aucoin New Orleans, LA
Nathaniel Breaux New Orleans, LA
Mary Cyrus Metairie, LA
Allison Fellini Houma, LA
Johnell Augustin Denham Springs, LA
Bradley Brennan Lacombe, LA
Kylie Daigle Raceland, LA
LaTashia Franklin New Orleans, LA
Mark Balser Mandeville, LA
Shanelle Bridges Harvey, LA
Laura Daigneault Houma, LA
Matine Fremont Kenner, LA
Michelle Barone New Orleans, LA
Franklin Brooks Houston, TX
Nora Danella Marksville, LA
Melody Frickey New Orleans, LA
Hope Barrilleaux Harvey, LA
Yolanda Brooks Belle Chase, LA
James Daniels-Carpenter New Orleans, LA
Cesia Funez Lockport, LA
Christopher Basile Bossier City, LA
Gina Brown Dallas, TX
Charlene Danos Marrero, LA
Ullas Gencel Baton Rouge, LA
Jamika Bass Harvey, LA
Kristina Brown Monroe, LA
Denise Dauzat New Orleans, LA
Son George New Orleans, LA
Paula Bennett Pearl River, LA
Clifford Bryan Baton Rouge, LA
Fabiano De Paula Slidell, LA
Angela Geraci New Orleans, LA
Mary Billeaud Metairie, LA
Amanda Burke New Orleans, LA
JoAnne DeCaro Slidell, LA
Deborah Gerchow Slidell, LA
Susan Billiot Schriever, LA
Hunter Cambre New Orleans, LA
Jacque Denet New Orleans, LA
Paul Gilhousen Slidell, LA
Laura Bladsacker Pearl River, LA
Catera Carraby Slidell, LA
Elizabeth Dotzler New Orleans, LA
Nicholas Giovingo New Orleans, LA
Stacie Blanchard Marrero, LA
Yoomi Chae Metairie, LA
Denise Doyle Slidell, LA
Harry Girten Slidell, LA
Jennifer Bobbitt New Orleans, LA
Debra Charles Harvey, LA
Diane Duncan Shreveport, LA
Esthela Gomez New Orleans, LA
Laurie Bolanos Harahan, LA
Daniel Cheah Austin, TX
Samantha Duncan Thibodaux, LA
Carlos Gormaz Austin, TX
Melissa Bourgeois Slidell, LA
Vincent Chimento LaCombe, LA
Alicia Dupre Montegut, LA
Brenda Gornor Pearl River, LA
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Deborah Grant Bogalusa, LA
Bradley Jensen Slidell, LA
Karen Pampas Houma, LA
Ashley Shultz Baton Rouge , LA
Pamela Green LaPlace, LA
Shanel Johnson LaPlace, LA
Terry Parker Houston, TX
Jeremy Smith New Orleans, LA
Ashley Gritter Slidell, LA
Wendy Johnson Slidell, LA
Benjamin Patterson Slidell, LA
Latisha Smith New Orleans, LA
Elise Guerrero Metairie, LA
Claudia Martinez Denham Springs, LA
Alexandra Perry Slidell, LA
Matthew Smith Slidell, LA
Pam Gullage Westwego, LA
Lyle McDonald New Orleans, LA
Constance Powell Pearl River, LA
April Staes Lafayette, LA
Erika Harper Slidell, LA
Angela McKay New Orleans, LA
Melissa Preston New Orleans, LA
Virgie Stewart River Ridge, LA
Lauren Hart Metairie, LA
Christopher McManus Covington, LA
Kimberly Raimer Pearl River, LA
Dawn Stover Kenner, LA
Lori Hawkins Marrero, LA
Ricardo Mejia New Orleans, LA
Oscar Reed, Jr. LaPlace, LA
Patrice Sylve New Orleans, LA
Cabrini Haynes Conway, AR
Ryan Messina Slidell, LA
Tency Reneau Casselberry, FL
Melissa Terry Picayune, MS
Howard Hebert, Sr. Pearl River, LA
Patricia Monteiro Metairie, LA
Germaine Richardson Ferriday, LA
Siri Sama Teyah Montgomery, AL
Wendi Hedges New Orleans, LA
Mindy Moore Covington, LA
Candina Rodriguez Gray, LA
Brenda Thibodeaux Lafayette, LA
Terrance Herrmann New Orleans, LA
Juliet Nguyen Baton Rouge, LA
Lucille Rodriguez Slidell, LA
Erica Thomas LaPlace, LA
Kimberly Hite Houma, LA
ThuNga Nguyen Baton Rouge, LA
Pedro Romero Metairie, LA
Iontha Thompson Hammond, LA
William Holloday Slidell, LA
Tuan Nguyen Baton Rouge, LA
Shelia Rossi Mandeville, LA
Rosalind Thompson New Orleans, LA
Ashley Howard New Orleans, LA
Kimberly Nicholson Slidell, LA
Rebecca Roundtree Bossier City, LA
Malinda Trentacoste Covington, LA
Angela Hutchinson Picayune, MS
Cindy Nuccio New Orleans, LA
Willette Ruffin Baton Rouge, LA
Bray Turner Houma, LA
Andrea Jasmine Reserve, LA
Kristen Nuccio Baton Rouge, LA
Herbert Savage Covington, LA
Nancy Vedel Mandeville, LA
Andrea Jenkins New Orleans, LA
Ina Orellana Kenner , LA
Shawn Sharpe Mandeville, LA
Christina Verrett Lafayette, LA
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James Vickes Natchitoches, LA
Michael Wallace New Orleans, LA
Johnette Williams New Orleans, LA
Lusiana Villagrana Thibodaux, LA
Chakara Watson Shreveport, LA
Wallo Williams Houma, LA
Hang Vo Harvey, LA
Maryanne Welch Pearl River, LA
Dawn Wilson-Hawkins Metairie, LA
Loan Vo Marrero, LA
Dianne Williams Rowlett, TX
Ellen Wood New Orleans, LA
Gregory Woods LaCombe, LA
The following students were awarded $200 awards during the spring 2006 semester: Quanna Addison LaPlace, LA
Lauren Becnel Walker, LA
Norma Carson Franklinton, LA
Noelle Delise Marrero, LA
Brooke Albert Chalmette, LA
Charity Bell Gretna, LA
Linda Case Mandeville, LA
Gerilyn Dinette Boothville, LA
Jeanne Alleman Des Allemands, LA
Kelly Birmelin Bogalusa, LA
Tricia Champagne Dulac, LA
Megan Dominguez Metairie, LA
Mary Ancar Port Sulphur, LA
Lisa Boudin Destrehan, LA
Kimberly Clark Houma, LA
Deborah Dominick Gretna, LA
Cristina Antoine Metairie, LA
Ricky Boyd Slidell, LA
Shamica Clark-Solivan Terrytown, LA
Arné Dreux Metairie, LA
Gracie Armstrong River Ridge, LA
Brittany Bradford Lafayatte, LA
Jonique Conerly Franklinton, LA
Jason Dritschel Slidell, LA
Gerard Artigue Metairie, LA
Michelle Breaud Norco, LA
Kisia Cotton Franklinton, LA
Stephanie Duke Kenner, LA
Tina Asevedo New Orleans, LA
Emily Breaux Metairie, LA
Dominick Crocco Denham Springs, LA
Shelita Edgerson Westwego, LA
Melissa Aversa-Simpson Kenner, LA
Shannon Brown Kenner, LA
Phaedra Dannel New Orleans, LA
Nicole Estes Metairie, LA
Amber Barone Metairie, LA
Thomas Bullock Covington, LA
Cassonya Davis Hammond, LA
Javon Evans New Orleans, LA
Loren Bartholomew Lumberton, MS
Gwen Burkhardt Poplarville, MS
Denise DeJean Metairie, LA
Jeanette Evans Picayune, MS
Lauren Baxter Jefferson, LA
Kimberly Burkhardt Poplarville, MS
Alicia Delise Metairie, LA
Sean Fiorello Ponchatoula, LA
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Chanelle Fortune Gretna, LA
Eddie Hoyt Pearl River, LA
Nancy Millet Kenner, LA
Karen Pryor New Orleans, LA
Melissa Frowner Slidell, LA
Sandra Hughes Slidell, LA
Sarah Moity New Orleans, LA
Desiree Rainey Prairieville, LA
Melissa Gallo New Orleans, LA
Kandis Hume Slidell, LA
Alitia Mongesko Slidell, LA
Albert Refuge Gretna, LA
Jill Gautreau Gonzales, LA
Deanna Jabr Slidell, LA
Nikeishia Moore River Ridge, LA
Shannon Rome Poplarville, MS
Kandi Gonzales Picayune, MS
Telisha Jenkins Bogalusa, LA
Regina Morris Hammond, LA
Elizabeth Rossignol Mandeville, LA
Justin Groby LaCombe, LA
Dimitra Johnson Marrero, LA
Johnnie Mulle Mandeville, LA
Cassie Sanchez Metairie, LA
Kenneth Guerin Madisonville, LA
Omega Johnson New Orleans, LA
Angell Navarre Metairie, LA
Ranada Santiago New Orleans, LA
Brooklin Guidry Gonzales, LA
Lynard Jones New Orleans, LA
Laurie Nettles Pearl River, LA
Tiffany Schwander Bay St. Louis, MS
Thad Haik, Jr. Bogalusa, LA
Michael Jones Franklinton, LA
Toan Nguyen Gretna, LA
Wendy Sietzen Arabi, LA
Melissa Haley Franklinton, LA
Melissa Marino Arabi, LA
Delise M. Noelle Marrero, LA
Amy Smith Metairie, LA
Teresa Hansen Metairie, LA
Rhonda Martin Covington, LA
Judy O’Brien Talisheek, LA
Julie Smith Metairie, LA
Netsheca Harry Angie, LA
Curtis Martinez Violet, LA
Jenna Pack Bogalusa, LA
Donna Smothers Amite, LA
Linda Healy Bogalusa, LA
Kaylee Martinez Covington, LA
Gwendolyn Pea Ponchatoula, LA
Johanna Solnitzky Mandeville, LA
Deborah Henville Gretna, LA
Mary McDonald Kenner, LA
Tara Percle Harvey, LA
Shelley Speed Slidell, LA
Jillian Hernandez Belle Chase, LA
Hannah Meadows Picayune, MS
Nadia Peters Angie, LA
Dori Sprinkle Bogalusa, LA
Katie Holden Franklinton, LA
Lori Messina Slidell, LA
Marguerite Poche Metairie, LA
Karan St. Germain Metairie, LA
Angel Houle Metairie, LA
Rusty Miller Braithwaite, LA
Esco Powell Amite, LA
Jeffery St. Julien New Orleans, LA
Terrilynn Howard Kenner, LA
Stephanie Miller Kenner, LA
Gabriela Powell Metairie, LA
Treye Stalling New Orleans, LA
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Tessie Starnes Franklinton, LA
Kelli Thome Hammond, LA
Colleen Veters New Orleans, LA
Tia Williams Kenner, LA
Jacqueline Steele Avondale, LA
Vida Thompson Kenner, LA
Glendora Walker St. Rose, LA
Chong Yun Gretna, LA
Courtney Taylor Houston, TX
Sharon Todd LaPlace, LA
J’Net Warren Chalmette, LA
Heidi Taylor Vacherie, LA
Marjorie Upshaw Houma, LA
Janaea Westerfield Harvey, LA
John Thomas Ponchatoula, LA
Joe Varnado Bogalusa, LA
Sarah Westmoreland Bogalusa, LA
The following students were awarded $400 awards during the fall 2006 semester: Faten Ahmad Harvey, LA
Tawana Coleman Luling, LA
Lynetta Henderson Harahan, LA
Troy LaFrance Braithwaite, LA
Shawda August Harvey, LA
Ishanda Coleman Marrero, LA
Byron Hidalgo Metairie, LA
Laura LeBlanc Chalmette, LA
Armond Batiste Westwego, LA
Susan Dakin Chalmette, LA
Katherine Hoffman Chalmette, LA
Tan Lee Gretna, LA
Angela Bernard Violet, LA
Cheryl Davis Mandeville, LA
Drew Irby Metairie, LA
Tammi Lewis River Ridge, LA
Antoinette Brooks Kenner, LA
Rahel Demewoz Jinh Metairie, LA
Carlos Isaac Luling, LA
Sentrell Martin New Orleans, LA
Terrial Brown Gretna, LA
Matthew Dorris Mandeville, LA
Heather Jenkins Mt. Herman, LA
Melissa Matherne Kiln, MS
Joy Bundy Baton Rouge, LA
Diane Duncan New Orleans, LA
Marilyn Jones Baton Rouge, LA
Angela Mayo Westwego, LA
Gary Butler Metairie, LA
Roylynn Dupree New Orleans, LA
Sheri Juan Jefferson, LA
Darria Moore New Orleans, LA
Kristin Carr Covington, LA
Christopher Ford Chalmette, LA
LaDon Kelly New Orleans, LA
Lavasha Moss Katy, TX
Jeanne Carson Chalmette, LA
Vanessa Gardner New Orleans, LA
Nadia Kendrick LaPlace, LA
Loc Tan Ngo Gretna, LA
Gwen Castle Gray, LA
Laura Hamilton New Orleans, LA
Randall Kurucar Chalmette, LA
Thu Trang Nguyen Gretna, LA
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Nguyen Nguyen New Orleans, LA
Harriet Royce New Orleans, LA
Darlin Sylvester Slidell, LA
Julann Walters Slidell, LA
Rachel Nicholas Hahnville, LA
Jessica Scarabin Chalmette, LA
Verkia Taylor St. Rose, LA
Tiara Watson New Orleans, LA
Roosevelt Nunnery New Orleans, LA
Tiffany Shorts New Orleans, LA
Wayne Turner Kenner, LA
Ethel Willis New Orleans, LA
Deana O’Brien Slidell, LA
Sarita Slack New Orleans, LA
Taleshia Turner New Orleans, LA
Holly Zemke Metairie, LA
Tiffany Peters New Orleans, LA
Rawlisa Smith Metairie, LA
Anh Thu Vu New Orleans, LA
Terratey Richard Westwego, LA
Shawna Sylvester Harvey, LA
Ellen Walgamotte Metairie, LA
Phi Theta Kappa International provided $500 scholarships to 11 students attending Nunez Community College during the fall 2006 semester. The award recipients are as follows: Michelle Barbaro Chalmette, LA
Michael Borrel, Jr. New Orleans, LA
Ashley Lombardo Belle Chasse, LA
Bobbie Moreau Belle Chasse, LA
Peggy Bartholomew Chalmette, LA
Jacquelyn Bradley Covington, LA
Kimberly Mayeux Carriere, MS
Melanie Steddum Baton Rouge, LA
Kimberly Blanchard Metairie, LA
Elizabeth English New Orleans, LA
Rusty Miller Violet, LA
The following students were awarded $400 awards during the spring 2007 semester: Breyale Bowman Metairie, LA
Stephen Poche Gretna, LA
Darnelle Mentor Kenner, LA
Niani Price New Orleans, LA
Paula Reed Mandeville, LA
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Other Pledges of Assistance Immediately following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, many organizations pledged assistance to the LCTCS and its colleges. The offers were catalogued based upon the type of assistance being provided (i.e., academic, general, faculty, etc.) This section acknowledges those generous offers of assistance.
College/Organization
State
Type of Offer
Details of Offer
Alabama Dept of Postsecondary Education
AL
Academic
Full tuition and fee assistance to students enrolled in affected institutions
League for Innovation/ Sloan Foundation
AZ
Academic
All courses and programs through the SAIL network at no cost to impacted college students
California Community Colleges
CA
Monetary
Raising relief fund monies
City College of San Francisco
CA
Academic
Assistance in “transferring in” students; other academic assistance
College of the Redwoods
CA
Faculty
Assist displaced faculty for the semester or longer; faculty in speech, auto tech, manufacturing tech, art, and other disciplines
Foothill College
CA
Monetary/ Academic
Mounting a fundraising campaign; offer of e-learning classes
West Hills Community CA College District
Academic
Allow students to enroll on-line at WHCCD rates, for part-time status for affected colleges. Offer a full on-line undergraduate program
Northeastern Junior College
CO
Academic
Emergency tuition assistance and free dormitory accommodations to evacuees
Connecticut Community Colleges
CT
Academic
Waiver of tuition and fees for impacted students
American Association of Community Colleges
DC
Monetary
Community colleges from Canada and in U.S. want to mount fundraising campaigns
American Council on Education
DC
General
Offer of general assistance
Association of Community College Trustees
DC
General
Offer of general assistance
Academic
Set up hotline to assist Louisiana students in enrolling in Florida community colleges; waive out-of-state fees
Florida Community College System
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FL
College/Organization
State
Pensacola Community FL College St. Petersburg College FL
Type of Offer
Details of Offer
Monetary
Collection for faculty members that have been displaced
Academic
Offer to develop and host for the next year, 25 online courses each semester for colleges that cannot operate
Tallahassee Community College
FL
Academic
“Create a college within a college” where a damaged college could relocate to TCC. Can accommodate 1,000 students; can house administrative team from the college
Savannah Technical College
GA
Academic
Offering assistance to Delgado culinary students
Southern Regional Education Board
GA
Academic
On-line course offerings
ACT, Inc.
IA
Academic
Waiving the score reporting fee for displaced college students needing their ACT scores sent to transfer colleges
eCollege
IA
Academic
On-line course offerings
Iowa Western Community College
IA
Adopt a College
Non-specific
College of DuPage
IL
Faculty
Will accept displaced faculty members for full or part-time work
Kaskaskia College
IL
Academic
Considering tuition relief; will work with Delgado to transfer displaced students
John Wood Community College
IL
General
Supplies - food and water
Moraine Valley Community College
IL
Academic/Adopt a College
Waive tuition and do whatever possible to assist students affected
Lumina Foundation
IN
Monetary
Establish a fund for training
Academic
Offering $1,000 scholarship to those whose education has been disrupted by the hurricane. Student needs to apply on the web
American Dublin College
Ireland
Seward County Community College
KS
Academic
Will provide free housing to 16 students, plus waive out-of-state tuition; can do a contract for food service - $200 a month
Our Lady of the Lake College
LA
Academic
General assistance, classes, labs, office space; hiring temporary faculty
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College/Organization
State
Type of Offer
Details of Offer
Harvard
MA
Academic
Admit 25 additional students; tuition is free and boarding will be provided
Adopt a College
Adopt Delgado - house students and provide transportation or send money, provide books, provide computers
Holyoke Community College
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MA
Montgomery College
MD
Academic
Tuition free access to Montgomery College. Foundation will assist students with books, supplies, and other critical needs
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
MN
General
Wants to provide a coordinated effort for services that the colleges need and can use
East Central Community College
MS
Faculty
Needs a physics instructor, and would offer the position to a displaced New Orleans faculty member if he/she wanted the work at the college
Mississippi College
MS
Academic
Special registration; space in residence halls
Flathead Valley Community College
MT
Academic
Offer classes to affected students at no cost for the academic year. Will assist in finding housing
Guilford Technical Community College
NC
Academic
Waive tuition for those affected students
High Point University NC
Academic
Will honor admission from any qualified student scheduled to attend a gulf coast college
SAS, Inc.
General/ Monetary
Requests a proposal from LCTCS on needs
NC
Gloucester County College
NJ
General
Aid to students in form of books; distance learning opportunities; student exchange programs; students assisting with clean-up efforts
New Mexico State University- Carlsbad
NM
Academic
Waive tuition for those affected students
Luna Community College
NV
Academic
Extended invitation to postsecondary students that have been displaced; free tuition for 05-06 academic year
Cuyahoga Community College
OH
Academic
Will enroll displaced students
Sinclair Community College
OH
Adopt a College
Non-specific
Durham College
Ontario
General
General assistance-whatever is needed
College/Organization
State
Type of Offer
Details of Offer
Community College of Allegheny County
PA
Academic
Assist displaced nursing or allied health students by opening space in their program. Will take 20 students; will work to secure funding to assist them with housing, transportation and other necessities
Harrisburg Area Community College
PA
Rebuilding
Assist with the rebuilding of computer/communications infrastructure; furniture donations
Northampton Community College
PA
Adopt a College
Trucking program can drive supplies to affected institutions
The Heinz Endowments
PA
General
Has network of foundation colleagues that may provide assistance
Greenville Technical College
SC
General
General assistance – whatever is needed
Adopt a CollegeMonetary
Offer of cash, Wal-Mart cards, etc.; Great Basin College can accommodate 30 students, have rooms, and can possibly fly a group there
Roane State Community College
TN
El Centro College
TX
General
Will send specialized recovery teams to work with LCTCS; deal with a backlog of business transactions
Houston Community College System
TX
Academic
Waiving out of state fees; work with students on housing, temporary jobs, food and clothing
Houston Community College System
TX
Faculty
Office space for LTC - District 1
North Harris Montgomery Community College - Cy-Fair
TX
General
Non-specific
North Harris Montgomery Community College - Cy-Fair
TX
Academic
Waiver of state tuition; offer of distance learning classes; creation of other classes
Sweet Briar College
VA
Academic
Tuition free enrollment for fall semester (and spring if needed); housing at cost Students must enroll by Sept. 9
Virginia Community College System
VA
Academic
Develop plans for accepting students from hurricane-damaged areas
31
College/Organization
Skagit Valley College
32
State
WA
Type of Offer
Details of Offer
Academic
House students who were displaced during hurricane. They can accommodate 20 students. Free room and board through 12/31/05. Must pay in-state tuition
North Central Technical College
WI
Adopt a College
President Robert Ernest from North Central Tech College would like to adopt a specific Louisiana Community College and will ask his fellow technical college President to help with a Louisiana College
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Administrative Office
WI
Web
Offer to assist any college impacted by the hurricane with maintaining their websites
PBS Adult Learning Service
Academic
Business courses; video streaming rights available
SMARTHINKING, Inc.
Academic
Online tutoring services
