2018 ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDING 2019 PREVIEW

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY MISSION STATEMENT VALUES STATEMENTS The Community College of Allegheny County prepares individuals to LEARNING succeed in a complex global society by providing affordable access We are committed to high academic standards and quality to high quality career and transfer education delivered in a diverse, services provided in a caring, innovative and professional learning caring and innovative learning environment. environment that places the success of students first.

COMMUNITY We strive to serve the educational, economic and social needs of the community as one college through creative collaboration and VISION STATEMENT teamwork. The Community College of Allegheny County will be the region’s preferred gateway to a more prosperous future. Through our DIVERSITY commitment to learning, innovation and positive social change, We honor and embrace diversity by creating a positive, inclusive CCAC will advance individual and community success. college culture that respects individual differences and values the unique experiences and perspectives of all students, faculty and staff.

INTEGRITY We promote an honest and open exchange of information and ideas, accountability for the effective use of resources placed in our trust and the fair and consistent treatment of all individuals. A MESSAGE FROM THE

Success. More than any other, it’s a word that captures everything about the Community College of Allegheny County—who we are, what we believe in and what we strive to achieve. It’s something our students experience each and every day here at CCAC.

And that’s just the beginning. The success students have at CCAC follows them long after they graduate. Our alumni are using their newly acquired knowledge and skills in any number of ways— starting new careers, pursuing advanced degrees and working on behalf of their communities. In fact, CCAC alumni are actively engaged in every sector of society, providing leadership to scores of economic, scientific, civic and philanthropic entities both here in Pittsburgh and around the globe.

I am pleased to present the college’s 2018 Annual Report, which provides insight into the people, programs and partnerships helping to ensure our students achieve their academic and career goals.

In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of the past year, the report includes a preview of important projects slated for 2019 and beyond—initiatives designed to capitalize on CCAC’s real-world approach to workforce education and training in the region.

This unique combination of academically rigorous curricula matched with industry-driven instruction using the most advanced technology available is one of the reasons one out of every three county residents continues to select CCAC as their college of first choice. Add to this the fact that 94 percent of our graduates choose to remain in the region, and it is easy to see why CCAC’s impact on the region is so significant—returning $5.30 for every dollar the county invests in the college and supporting the equivalent of one out of every 45 jobs in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

No matter what their chosen profession may be, it’s clear that CCAC graduates are leading the way—working to enhance the world in which we all live. Now that’s the definition of success!

CCAC ANNUAL REPORT 2018 This publication was created by the CCAC Public Relations & Marketing Department.

Managing Editor: Elizabeth Johnston Dr. Quintin B. Bullock President, Community College of Allegheny County Writers: Margaret Anderson & Elizabeth Johnston Graphic Design: Cara Wiegand-Bard Copy Editor & Researcher: Richard Surdyk Photography: Kevin Anderson, Judy Clack, Gene Puskar & Michael P. Susi Statistical information provided by the CCAC Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness Department

2  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #DrBullock 3 With its emphasis on responsive, real-world training and education, CCAC continues to deliver programs at the forefront of innovation—ones designed to prepare individuals for success in the region’s most challenging and sought-after career industries, including many in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. These cutting-edge programs include Data Analytics; Multimedia Programming, Simulation & Gaming; Engineering Technology; Cybersecurity; Biotechnology; and Film Technician.

Some of the college’s newest technology programs are housed in a one-of-a-kind space at North Campus. Since its launch in January 2018, CCAC’s first-ever Innovation Lab has been helping to develop a pipeline of skilled professionals ready to take on the region’s high-tech workforce needs while offering an enhanced student experience both in and out of the classroom. Equipped with a virtual reality (VR) lab, brainstorming area, 3D printer and a total of 50 computer stations— including 25 new Dell computers equipped with VR headsets—the lab is ideally suited for multimedia, web development and computer information technology classes.

Featuring project-based learning, the Innovation Lab is enabling faculty and students to collaborate with outside businesses on a range of technology-based projects. Companies that join the Innovation Lab network are able to tap into the creative talents of CCAC students for assistance in finding solutions to their business needs. Thirteen businesses and organizations are currently participating in the network, whereby industry leaders meet with students and faculty, either at the lab or via Skype, to discuss the scope of the project and develop a course of action and deliverables. Projects to date have included web design, data analytics, and security and marketing applications.

Under the direction of Assistant Professor Rebecca Elinich, the network continues to expand and reach out to area businesses to Assistant Professor Rebecca Elinich inspires her students to think determine how CCAC students may be able to help. Through the use creatively in the Innovation Lab located at CCAC's North Campus. of industry-standard software, students have the opportunity to work on interesting and often complex professional projects that feature In another example, Economy Borough in Beaver County enlisted many of the skills that will be required in their future careers, while the assistance of CCAC’s Innovation Lab to help market its annual the companies involved are able to access an ongoing source of festival. Borough officials selected one student’s design concept and diverse talent, creativity and technological know-how. implemented some of the promotional ideas suggested. Students involved with the lab have also worked on projects to benefit the During a recent project, several Data Analytics students gained valuable college, including the creation of a website to promote the North experience while helping a nonprofit ministry that assists homeless adults Campus food pantry. and at-risk youth. The ministry enlisted the students to analyze donor data with the goal of determining which of the 10,000 donors in their data The next evolution of the Innovation Lab network will involve pool they should focus on for best results. The students built a software larger projects spanning multiple semesters so a group of students tool that generates donor data on an ongoing basis, thus enabling the can pick up and further a project where the previous class left ministry to maximize fundraising efforts. off, enabling students to tackle more complex projects. Also, the CCAC student Paxton Thomas has fun experiencing a virtual world. lab recently joined the Pittsburgh chapter of the Virtual Reality/

4  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #CuttingEdgeTech 5 country to offer an associate degree in this field, which equips students for transfer to four- year institutions for completion of a bachelor’s degree. A certificate option is also available, designed for working professionals who want to enhance their skills.

Offered at West Hills Center, this program teaches essential skills that can be applied in real-world settings to add value to organizations of all kinds—without the time and expense that is required for an advanced degree. In addition to acquiring the ability to analyze large data sets, students are equipped with the tools to effectively translate questions and concerns between managers and “number crunchers,” according to Eric Darsow, instructor and program director.

To put their skills into practice, Data Analytics students are involved in a collaboration with Draw the Lines PA, a nonpartisan resource for Pennsylvanians who want to end gerrymandering and improve democracy. Through their participation in the organization’s Caroline Evans statewide competition to design more appropriately mapped legislative districts, Darsow CCAC FACULTY and co-instructor Coral Sheldon-Hess have put together a team of students who are using their skills to create a map that brings the data to life in a way that makes the most sense TITLE/POSITION: Professor of Biology & for the residents of Pennsylvania—and might just earn them the top prize of $5,000. Coordinator of the Biotechnology program A handful of experimental classes in machine learning and artificial intelligence are being developed for inclusion in the curriculum beginning this fall. The goal is for the YEAR JOINED CCAC: 2011 new courses to ultimately result in a separate certificate or associate of science program. CCAC Data Analytics Program Director and Instructor Eric Darsow helps his students analyze large sets of data during OTHER CCAC ACTIVITIES: Achieving the class in the Innovation Lab. Another initiative just getting underway is Mobility21, a collaboration among CCAC, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pennsylvania and The Ohio State University. Dream Team 3: Material Needs, BioMaS Mobility21 aims to discover, shape and guide new possibilities to transform transportation National Science Foundation Scholarship in all regions of the country. As part of the project, students in CCAC’s Data Analytics principal investigator, Open Education Augmented Reality Association to help raise awareness and make As an introduction to the software, each student creates a virtual Python 2 class will meet periodically with PhD students at CMU to extract and process Pittsburgh a hub for VR/AR development. The chapter aims to Resources (OER) workgroup member escape room, where a player has to find a series of hidden clues data related to transportation analytics, giving CCAC students a chance to help answer build upon the city’s strengths in robotics, artificial intelligence and and Assessment Facilitator to escape from the space. Through this project, students gain a challenging societal questions while interacting with talented data engineers.  machine learning to create networks that will propel research in solid understanding of the software while simultaneously creating the region. And in other exciting news—an Innovation Lab is in the OUTSIDE INTERESTS: Allegheny Campus impressive pieces for their portfolios. Investment in this technology Demand for skilled workers is also on the rise in the field of biotechnology, which combines works for Boyce Campus, with the expected opening in 2020.  Community Garden—an organic vegetable is already helping students jumpstart their careers. As a result of her biology with technology to produce products that aim to improve the quality of life for all. garden on-site. The fresh produce is made One of the most popular programs at the North Campus Innovation proficiency with Unreal Engine, CCAC student Addie Anderson was CCAC’s Biotechnology program at Allegheny Campus, which is offered in both certificate and available at the campus food pantry Lab is the Multimedia Programming, Simulation & Gaming Associate hired as an intern at Schell Games, the largest full-service education associate degree formats, emphasizes hands-on education and protocols similar to those throughout the summer and fall. Along with of Science program, which provides students with technical training and entertainment game development company in the country. used in a corporate or academic research lab environment. The curriculum stresses techniques several other faculty members and with the in game development, animation software tools, digital imaging and (See Anderson's profile on page 25.) that students can use to conduct procedures, collect evidence, and analyze and report on help of Biotechnology students, I also teach programming. Opportunities abound for graduates in a range of data—skills that students could not readily obtain from a traditional lab in a four-year middle school students about DNA at the This growing program is attracting individuals of a wide age range, well-paying careers, and students are able to develop robust portfolios institution. According to Caroline Evans, professor and director of the program, when CCAC “Biotech Bootcamp,” where children of staff from high school students to working professionals who are seeking to show prospective employers or transfer counselors at four-year Biotechnology graduates enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution, they require and faculty spend a day in July engaging in fun, to expand their technical skills. Through CCAC’s College in High School institutions. The lab’s state-of-the-art technology enables students to very little training in the lab as they are already well-prepared to run experiments. hands-on learning activities. program, more than 80 students from West Allegheny School District test and render their work at their workstations rather than having have taken Multimedia Programming, Simulation & Gaming classes at to wait in line in the VR lab. Elinich believes the high-end, hardware- “Our students have a huge advantage over four-year graduates WHAT I MOST ENJOY ABOUT TEACHING the high school since the fall, and other high schools are expected to intensive technology is clearly giving CCAC students an edge, enabling who’ve never done actual lab work. We give them research projects AT CCAC: Students! We have such a diverse participate in the coming year. them to create much higher quality 3D renders and simulations. similar to the work they will do in a lab, so when they graduate, group of students here at Allegheny Campus, they are very versatile and can work anywhere.” and I enjoy challenging them in my classroom. One of the nation’s top emerging fields—as well as one of the The main focus of the program is on the implementation of video Caroline Evans, professor & program director, Biotechnology fastest growing technology programs at CCAC—is data analytics. The games in a business environment for training purposes—industry is FAVORITE CCAC MOMENT: Finding out college’s Data Analytics Technology Associate of Science program is increasingly using gamification to train individuals in fields such as The college’s two biotechnology labs are outfitted with the most up-to-date equipment that we were awarded a second consecutive equipping students to fill a growing number of positions at companies health care, business and automotive repair. CCAC’s program equips and are used exclusively for the program. Capped at eight students, classes are small to National Science Foundation grant to support that need to analyze the ever-increasing amounts of data being students with the skills to build virtual simulations that can train health promote personalized instruction. About half of the students, some with master’s degrees, student scholarships in biotechnology and generated by digital tools. CCAC students are learning not only how care professionals on medical procedures, such as how to insert a are retraining for a new career. Other students are enrolled in the BioMaS (Biotechnology, teaching in the STEM field. More recently, to collect the data but also how to tell businesses and organizations catheter, for example, without ever having to practice on a live patient. Math & Sciences) Workforce Collaborative program, which enables students to earn a finding out we were in compliance with Middle what this data means. For applications in business, students may create simulations that train certificate or associate degree in biotechnology through scholarships that cover tuition and States for assessment. employees in customer service and safety protocols. Created in 2017 through a collaboration with local employers seeking fees, as well as book and internship stipends. Scholarships are available through September qualified analysts, CCAC's program is unique—CCAC is one of only 2020 for students who qualify, with the potential of an extension through September 2021. WHAT PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO The program’s curriculum incorporates Unreal Engine, a cutting-edge two colleges in the state and one of a handful of colleges in the To date, the collaborative has served more than 50 students with scholarships and wrap- KNOW ABOUT ME: I live on a 10-acre farm programming software widely used in the video game industry. around services since the spring of 2016. with three horses, two mini-donkeys and 16 chickens.

6  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #CuttingEdgeTech 7 Many graduates of the Biotechnology program have gone on to four-year universities to 2018 to more than 130 students across 13 courses in the spring of 2019. Major players complete their bachelor’s degree, while others have secured positions in the biotechnology in the industry have taken notice and have joined the faculty to share their real-world field at institutions such as Duquesne University, UPMC Critical Care Medicine, Dermpath knowledge and experience. Diagnostics and Cook MyoSite. The success stories abound—several of the graduates hired by these institutions have been promoted to managers and have since recruited other CCAC Students learn a variety Biotechnology graduates. These referrals will likely continue as Pittsburgh’s growing biotech of skills and create their industry has many unfilled jobs in need of qualified workers. own films, shooting in campus facilities as well In addition to the articulation agreements the Biotechnology program has with as in public settings. many local four-year institutions, plans are in the works to expand the program through Every semester, students additional partnerships. For example, discussions are underway regarding a National present their final Science Foundation proposal to create the Engineering Research Center for Advanced projects—a collection Organ Biofabrication. This grant proposal partners CCAC with Carnegie Mellon of short films, music University, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Texas, El Paso, to further videos, spec commercials, Justin Starr, PhD develop curriculum, internships and a workforce pipeline to local companies that will Ash Warren CCAC FACULTY create artificial organs. If approved, CCAC students will be working on the front lines of poster presentations and CCAC STUDENT cinematography reels—at this innovative field.  TITLE/POSITION: a public screening event. MAJOR: Film Technician Assistant Professor of Robotics Another CCAC program that is ramping up to keep pace with technology—particularly Graduates of the program CCAC Film Technician Student Jennifer Springel, director of the have gone on to work on EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: Spring 2020 the booming field of robotics—is the college’s Engineering Technology program offered at short film “The Shortest of Stories,” puts the finishing touches YEAR JOINED CCAC: South Campus. The program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions, as well on the set created for the film. professional sets and even 2015 as an adjunct, 2019 as full-time faculty as for entry-level careers in the robotics industry, which is in dire need of skilled workers. Job make their own movies. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: I love spending time with my friends, reading the opportunities abound locally for skilled robotics engineers, particularly due to the presence OTHER CCAC ACTIVITIES: news, listening to music, and of course, of Uber and other self-driving technology companies now operating in Pittsburgh. Micro-credentials IT Training program “All of the courses have a decidedly hands-on approach, so our students watching movies. I don’t get a ton of free time have the core skills they need to be successful in the film industry.” instructor, Engineering Advisory Board CCAC Assistant Professor Justin Starr, who teaches the robotics courses, joined the college these days, so making the most of that time is P.J. Gaynard, associate professor & program director, Film Technician member and Science Bowl moderator full time in January 2019 as part of an effort to revamp the program. The former chief really important to me. technology officer of Redzone, a Pittsburgh robotics company, Starr saw the move to OUTSIDE INTERESTS: VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: I was a Multimedia academia as an opportunity to develop the type of workers that he was continually looking The new South Campus Film Center, which opened in the spring of 2019, will help Collecting older Volvo cars, restoring vintage Volunteer for the Carnegie Museum of Art, for when he worked in the industry—individuals with classical hands-on skills who are able further the goal of the Film Technician program to fully prepare students for careers in computer systems and supporting local where I worked under the guidance of Tom to build and repair robots and understand how they work. After the company was sold to a film and television production, in roles such as set construction and design, set lighting, entrepreneurs through private equity/venture Fisher, an extremely talented local filmmaker. private equity firm, he jumped at the chance to join CCAC, his alma mater, to do just that. sound mixing and editing, camera operation, video and production assisting, wardrobe, capital funding location scouting, grip and more.  That set me up for my education at CCAC Engineering Technology students are able to practice their newly learned skills in the as well as my current positions as a Next WHAT I MOST ENJOY ABOUT TEACHING CCAC is also helping to meet the need for skilled workers in the field of cybersecurity— robotics lab at South Campus. The lab is equipped with two robotic arms made by ScorBot, Generation Fellow at WQED and Video AT CCAC: Our students! Students interested the region’s employers are clamoring for skilled information security analysts to protect a versatile system for industrial robotics training and education, as well as a newly Production Fellow for Luminari Camps. in robotics have some truly game-changing their company’s computer networks and systems. To help meet this demand, CCAC offers acquired robotic arm by Fanuc, the world’s leading supplier of robotics automation for ideas, and I enjoy helping them acquire the a Cybersecurity Associate of Science degree as well as a certificate—both programs are CAREER GOAL: My goal is to work full time in manufacturing. The lab also features six programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which are confidence and skills to pursue them. Having offered at all four CCAC campuses. the video production industry in some capacity. a passion for development and experience industrial digital computers that have been adapted for the control of robotic devices or with personal hardware and software manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines. Students learn to program the robots In an effort to broaden the program to keep current with advancing trends, CCAC’s FAVORITE TEACHER/SUBJECT: The Film projects are extremely valuable in the local and the PLCs to perform repetitive automated tasks and also learn how to troubleshoot program, which has had more of a criminal justice focus in the past, is being reviewed and Department at CCAC functions like a giant job market. and maintain the robots. updated this year. According to Endowed Professor of Technical Curriculum Michael Rinsem, family. I’ve had the opportunity to learn from the revamped cybersecurity program will transition to more of an IT focus. This change, he incredibly talented individuals such as P.J. Following the completion of current program enhancements, CCAC’s Robotics FAVORITE CCAC MOMENT: I was a CCAC explained, will better prepare students for the increasing number of job opportunities for Gaynard, Kelli French, Kyle Fischer, Scott Connor student, and coming back to my alma mater Engineering Technology program will include a capstone project in the final semester. The project’s goal is for students to use the skills they’ve mastered to build a skilled analysts with a background in IT who can help prevent and mitigate data breaches and Jack Bailey—all under the leadership of to teach was very humbling. I do think programmable system that solves a real-world problem by incorporating robotic arms, at companies of any size. George Jaber. working at CCAC helps you live longer since sensors, drones, etc., while adding something new to create a novel proof of concept. The Cybersecurity program will eventually be housed in the new Workforce Training some of the professors I had are still at For example, students might integrate a robotic arm with a video camera and laser sensor WHAT CCAC MEANS TO ME: Before I came Center on Allegheny Campus along with CCAC’s highly successful Mechatronics CCAC and enjoying teaching! while ensuring it stays at least six inches away from a person during the completion of an here, I knew that I wanted to work in film, but Technology Associate of Science and Certificate programs and the new Plastics assigned task.  I didn’t know much about the industry or how WHAT PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO Manufacturing Certificate program. The latter will be launched this fall at West to turn my interest into a career. CCAC has Hills Center and will focus on providing individuals with the training they need to KNOW ABOUT ME: I have traveled to six Launched at South Campus in the spring of 2017, CCAC’s Film Technician program is land family-sustaining jobs in the plastics manufacturing sector. CCAC’s certification given me the chance to discover what it means of the seven continents, and up until last keeping pace with the latest advancements in video production technology. The program program will serve as a pipeline for the plastics and manufacturing industry in the to be a filmmaker. Every day I am building year, the car I drove to work had more than is designed to prepare students for exciting careers in the film and television industry and Western Pennsylvania region—an industry in need of qualified workers. Once up and relationships with individuals who share in my 350,000 miles on it. to address the shortage of qualified film crew members in the Pittsburgh region. With running, the training initiative will focus on providing industry-recognized credentials passion, and I’ll carry these memories with me the addition of many new classes, faculty and students in the past year, the program is to individuals with barriers to employment and is being funded in part thanks to a wherever the plot line takes me in the future. growing at an astounding rate—from 30 students across four courses in the spring of generous $150,000 grant through Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative.

8  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #CuttingEdgeTech 9 While most would think it is nothing to brag about, CCAC is happy to promote the fact that the college’s paramedic students often work under stressful conditions in tight, cramped spaces. Why? Because as paramedics, they will often find themselves in situations not unlike those they trained for at CCAC—working to save lives in challenging circumstances.

As a result, these graduates are ready for whatever lies ahead in a fast-paced career field that promises to test their abilities to the fullest. The experiences faced by students in CCAC’s Paramedic program are emblematic of the college’s commitment to delivering true- to-life educational opportunities that prepare individuals for success in today’s competitive and increasingly complex global economy.

Thanks to the college’s ability to provide comprehensive, industry-driven programs, students are able to apply and perfect their skills before they ever leave the classroom. In addition to the Paramedic program, CCAC offers a diverse range of hands-on training programs, including those in Culinary Arts, Radiation Therapy Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Music Technology, Entrepreneurship, Carpentry and Barbering.

Since the fall of 2018, students in CCAC’s Radiation Therapy Technology program have been training on state-of-the-art equipment just like that used at leading teaching hospitals around the world. Last summer, Allegheny Campus acquired a Virtual Environment in Radiotherapy Training (VERT) system, purchased with funds from a Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education grant, that enables students to practice direct hands-on skills in a radiation-free virtual setting.

The simulator replicates the controls of a linear accelerator, which delivers targeted doses of radiation to cancer patients, bringing the level of training typically seen in clinical settings into the classroom. While looking at a three-dimensional image on a screen, students manipulate the handheld controls of the accelerator to send a simulated radiation beam through the body of a virtual patient, observing exactly where the beam goes. The students are also able to look at cross-sectional anatomy and see how critical structures fit together—something they can’t do in the clinic—which, in turn, helps them learn how to properly identify target areas on CT scans.

CCAC is one of only two institutions in the state that houses this technology, the other being Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Students in both the associate of science and the certificate programs begin using this advanced technology on the first day of classes.

“The VERT system is significant because when students go to their clinic, they’re more prepared; and when they’re more prepared, they’re more confident; and when they’re more confident, their performance is better. They get real hands-on learning, and they can make a mistake and not be worried that they’re going to harm a patient.” Students in CCAC’s Radiation Therapy Technology program benefit from a Virtual Environment in Radiotherapy Training (VERT) system— Kelli Collette, associate professor & program director, Radiation Therapy Technology CCAC is one of only two institutions in the state to offer this real-world training experience.

10  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #RealWorldLearning 11 Students enrolled in the program benefit from a state-of-the-science laboratory at Boyce Campus, which includes a fully equipped ambulance, interactive human body models in a simulated emergency room and all of the equipment commonly used by paramedics in the field. Using an adult or pediatric simulation model or “Sim Man,” students can practice starting IVs, performing airway control, inserting catheters, decompressing the chest and giving injections. The realistic models simulate breathing, pulse, and heart and lung sounds—they can even blink and “talk” through a computer program or through an instructor speaking into a microphone and acting as the patient while stationed behind a one-way mirror.

The lab contains a small apartment with a living area, bedroom and bathroom where students train for residential rescues. The apartment gives students practice treating patients in confined spaces—adding a level of difficulty that helps prepare them for the real thing. In addition, the functional ambulance enables students to learn how to properly load patients and treat them Alyce Marie Toombs in a moving vehicle, which is very different from treating someone in a stationary setting. CCAC GRADUATE

Prior to graduation, CCAC Paramedic students will see more than 100 patients and will JOB TITLE: administer advanced life support to a minimum of 40 patients during an eight-week Kitchen Manager & Chef, Top Golf in Bridgeville externship with an ambulance service. These services appreciate the fact that CCAC students can think independently and that they consistently score high on the National JOB OVERVIEW: Registry examination, with a 93 percent pass rate over the history of the credit program. I am solely responsible for the entire prep area The program also boasts a 100 percent placement rate, with every graduating student accepting in the kitchen. I supervise a lead prep cook a paramedic position in EMS or a related field. and six prep cooks—we are the “heart of the house.” I also supervise dish and other areas of “CCAC’s program is highly driven to help students become the house as needed. successful paramedics. The ambulance services really like our graduates because they can think on their feet and because DEGREE EARNED: they have a passion in their heart and soul to help people.” Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts Working within a fully equipped ambulance, Professor Neil Jones provides hands-on training to students in CCAC’s Paramedic program. Neil Jones, professor & program director, Paramedic FAVORITE CCAC MEMORY: I have many favorite memories, including CCAC and Sharon Regional Medical Center are partnering in 2019 to offer a new cooking for the Middle States guests and the The demand for skilled radiation therapists is growing, “The mock equipment setting gives students extensive satellite Paramedic program at the center. The partnership, which, if successful, Culinary Arts alumni. I owe my success to Chef particularly with the construction of new medical facilities in the hands-on practice so they can perfect their technique without may continue in 2020, will help to meet the urgent need for paramedic-level region, so CCAC is seeking to add new clinical training sites in the radiation exposure before going to clinical rotations and education to develop emergency medical services (EMS) professionals to care Inzinga, who I consider to be my mentor. I’ve coming year in order to increase the number of students admitted to administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients.” for communities and patients in the northwest region of Pennsylvania.  learned so much from him—from proper knife the program. Lori Duke, professor & program director, Nuclear Medicine Technology cutting skills, to ice carving, to cooking for a Students enrolled in CCAC’s Culinary Arts program on Allegheny Campus perfect their thousand people, to attending the American Students in CCAC’s Nuclear Medicine Technology Associate of Science cooking and kitchen management skills through on-the-job learning experiences that Culinary Federation awards dinner as his guest and Certificate programs are gaining valuable hands-on experience in Graduates also have the opportunity to complete a certificate in include creating and serving for winning top chef honors. the classroom, thanks to the addition of a mock radiopharmacy lab in Computed Assisted Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging meals for visitors and the college 2018. The mock lab equipment prepares students to become nuclear (MRI), which only takes an additional six months. Having one of these community. The program is ideal WHAT CCAC MEANS TO ME: medicine technologists, whose responsibilities include the administration specialties makes technologists even more marketable in the region for individuals who want to turn CCAC means so much to me. Previously, I was of radiopharmaceuticals (medicine that is attached to a small quantity of and beyond. their creative flair and love of food a housekeeper living paycheck to paycheck. radioactive material) and operation of the imaging equipment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment into a rewarding career as a chef or I applied to the culinary program and was The lab has four stations where students practice preparing of nuclear medicine technologists is projected to grow 10 percent culinary expert. accepted, and right then my life’s direction radiopharmaceuticals, performing quality control, drawing doses and from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. changed. I was thrilled to win the “chopped” doing venipunctures (the process of obtaining intravenous access on During the final semester of the competition, and I was truly honored when Taking a closer look at CCAC’s Paramedic program illustrates how the a patient) prior to attending clinical rotations. Purchased with funds two-year program, students put I won Top Chef of my class. I now have a program’s real-world learning experiences enable students to perfect from a Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education grant, the their skills into practice through fantastic job that I love and am making the highly specialized skills required to treat individuals who are equipment includes tabletop lead shields, lead syringe carriers, lead CCAC’s Culinary Corner—an event fantastic money. Where would I be if it wasn’t experiencing critical health issues and emergencies. The program trains vial shields, lead syringe holders, quality control supplies, shipping in which the students provide a for God and CCAC? individuals for their future role in the health care delivery system—a containers, venipuncture training arms, venipuncture supplies and an complete, chef-prepared lunch every role that requires the use of advanced procedures, medications and injection chair. Thursday to the college community. specialized equipment to perform life-saving techniques and transport CCAC Culinary Arts student Tyonna Hall and Professor Each week, one student serves as patients to medical facilities. Paul Passafume prepare tacos to serve to guests at sous chef in charge of the kitchen CCAC’S Culinary Corner. and, with guidance from the

12  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #RealWorldLearning 13 Kevin Anderson CCAC FACULTY

TITLE/POSITION: Professor & Program Director of the Massage Therapy Program

YEAR JOINED CCAC: 2013

OTHER CCAC ACTIVITIES: Chair of the Students in CCAC’s Music Technology program (from the left) Tyree Allie, Montana Howard and Giordan Dixon discuss techniques Curriculum Subcommittee of College Council, for mixing a song Howard recorded with Adjunct Instructor David Sykut, as James Brown, YMCA Lighthouse Project director, looks on. Middle States Assessment Workgroup member and Assessment Liaison instructor, creates the menu, puts together a food order, establishes The event also gives students a chance to network with culinary experts digital interface) principles and techniques, and it includes software for audio editing, sequencing OUTSIDE INTERESTS: For four years in a row, a production timeline and prepares the food with the assistance of and to receive suggestions on how to improve from accomplished chefs. and score writing. Instruction is combined with practical application on a digital audio my students and I have represented CCAC fellow students. After a morning of cooking, the class sets up stations workstation, where students may work on live recording sessions. So far, most of the students by providing over eight hours of massage in the lobby of Jones Hall and serves meals to guests at a minimal Culinary students must complete 100 hours of hands-on training have completed four courses: Introduction to Music Technology, Audio Recording 1 & 2 and to hundreds of VIP runners at the Pittsburgh cost. Some of the students choose to recreate a family recipe or a outside the college at restaurants or nonprofits such as Meals on The Business of Music. Marathon, for which we won Best Massage dish from their heritage, which offers fellow students a taste of other Wheels. Additionally, they gain valuable experience through annual School in 2017. I also volunteer at UPMC and cultures’ cuisine. events such as the popular Empty Bowls fundraiser sponsored by the “Students love this program because they’re immersed in a hands-on studio Highmark to do chair massage with students. I Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, for which the students experience that is not available elsewhere. They also learn that college is more am a certified life coach, and love working with Culinary students also prepare delicious fare for the college community prepare about 10 gallons of hearty soup and help to serve the than just textbooks and a lot of reading—college can be interactive and fun.” people to help them find their passion in life at a garde manger and charcuterie buffet, where they offer a sampling hundreds of people in attendance. Dr. Vladimir St. Surin, assistant dean, Homewood-Brushton Center and remove barriers that get in the way of their of all of the meats, seafood and vegetarian foods prepared in those success. I have a particular interest in personal classes. Through these and other events, the students learn not only Plans are in the works to once again offer an apprenticeship development, which includes finding out, track for Culinary Arts students so they can get even more Students learn that they don’t have to be a star to have a career in music, as much of how to cook but how to interact with guests, which is an essential skill creating and honoring our true selves through on-the-job training and experience. Although still in the the work goes on behind the scenes. Those who successfully complete each course receive for individuals who aspire to run a restaurant. preliminary stages, the apprenticeship may be offered as college credits on their transcript as well as college and career mentoring. Several students personal growth and service to others. early as the spring 2020 semester. in the program who have graduated from high school are now taking other classes at WHAT I MOST ENJOY ABOUT TEACHING “Our goal is not to have students be line cooks for the rest CCAC, and all of the students are planning on continuing their education. AT CCAC: I most enjoy watching my students’ CCAC’s Homewood-Brushton Center offers several unique programs of their life—it’s to run their own restaurants as owners or personal progress on their life journey from the that are opening up pathways to success for students who otherwise executive chefs. I’m really proud of what the students have The Music Technology students are taking what they learn in class and applying those skills day they enter the first class to graduation and might not have considered college. Through “College Tech Connect,” a achieved. They’re happy to tell customers how they created in recording sessions with local musicians who rent the studio after hours. CCAC Adjunct beyond, where they become ambassadors of the meal and what their inspiration may have been.” joint effort of the center, the YMCA Lighthouse Project and My Brother’s Instructor David Sykut, who runs the program and is also the production manager for massage! Art Inzinga, associate professor & program director, Culinary Arts Keeper Digital Literacy Collaborative, CCAC offers an accredited, entry- Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Jazz, has brought in several well-known bands who are happy level college course designed to encourage young people of color, ages to have the students run their sessions. Several of the students are also starting their music FAVORITE CCAC MOMENT: Representing 16 to 24, who have an interest in music, media or a related field, to careers—two of them are putting out their own albums, and one has his own podcast. CCAC at the American Massage Therapy In addition, Culinary Club students host special events, such as meetings attend college by eliminating financial and other barriers. Association National Conference in Pittsburgh of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Culinary Federation, the The tuition-free program, Music Technology, takes place at the This summer, another course in the program sequence, Live Sound largest chefs’ association in the country, which are attended by chefs WHAT PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO Homewood-Brushton YMCA Lighthouse Teen Center, which features a Reinforcement, will be added. As part of the class, students will shadow from all over the region as well as students from different culinary KNOW ABOUT ME: I am a huge ’90s R&B fan, recording studio, digital music lab, photo/video space and performance and support a variety of outdoor musical events around the city. As long schools. A recent meeting included a decorated layer cake student as funding is available, a new course will be added each semester, with and I used to be in an R&B a cappella group. space. The college-level curriculum covers MIDI (music instrument competition, with CCAC student Trang Nguyen taking the top prize. the goal of students achieving their Music Technology Certificate by the summer of 2020.

14  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #RealWorldLearning 15 in the program promote their start-up businesses and sell their products, such as natural hair and beauty items, jewelry and greeting cards.

The program will continue to include workshops with vendor markets for aspiring entrepreneurs as long as the partnership continues. An added vendor market in which many of the students will participate will take place at the next annual Juneteenth celebration to be held at the center on June 19. 

As is the case with all seven of CCAC’s apprenticeship programs, students in CCAC’s Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate program do not get a bill—all of their tuition costs are paid by the Carpenters Training Fund, so they don’t incur burdensome college debt. In fact, the apprentices earn a decent wage and gain valuable work experience while attending school.

The four-year certificate program offers occupational training under the sponsorship of the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. Through training and extensive on-the-job experience, apprentices are Instructor Janice Jones demonstrates proper styling techniques to a student in CCAC’s Barber School. equipped to work in commercial building construction as skilled carpenters, and, upon successful completion of the program, the state and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners award them The twirling red, white and blue barber pole located inside the that are offered at the shop every Monday through Thursday from journeyman working papers. Apprentices who want to move into a Homewood-Brushton Center marks the site of the CCAC Barber 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. future management position may also apply all 42 academic credits School, where students get extensive hands-on practice in barbering. from the certificate program toward an associate degree in building The space includes a classroom and a full-size barbershop that Plans are in the works to transition the noncredit Barber construction estimating or building construction supervision. features 10 stations complete with all the tools of the trade. In School to a credit program, which will enable students to addition to cutting hair, students learn how to color, straighten and apply for the financial aid many of them need to begin or complete the courses. Once the program is accredited, CCAC style hair as well as learn basic cosmetology skills. expects to have a full cohort of 20 students, with 10 in the classroom and 10 in the clinic at any given time.  “Many of our students are already good barbers, and CCAC gives them an opportunity to acquire additional The Entrepreneurship Certificate program based at the Homewood- CCAC Welding Technology program graduate Jennifer Lauff scales skills and experience. There is demand everywhere— Brushton Center is also opening up opportunities by educating new heights in her career as an ironworker in Pittsburgh. shops are asking me for our graduates.” aspiring entrepreneurs on the process of small business start-up or Janice Jones, instructor, Barber School enhancement. Students who successfully complete the two-semester currently has about 1,200 students but could accommodate more, program will have created a business plan, will understand how to which would help meet the need for skilled workers in the region. find initial funding and will be prepared to manage and market a small The 1,250-hour program equips both men and women with training As work is so plentiful, with overtime, apprentices can make business. In addition, students learn the fundamentals of networking in the skills necessary to become licensed through the Pennsylvania upwards of $75,000 a year. State Board of Barber Examiners. (Practicing cosmetologists are and how to use resources to enhance business opportunities. Taught by credited 555 hours toward barbering.) The program can be completed Associate Professor Gerald Ferguson, the program typically has close to “It’s a first-class education, and students earn while in just 10 months for full-time students and in 16 months for 25 students per class, including Business majors who want to broaden Students master their skills in CCAC’s Carpentry Apprenticeship program, they learn—they go out on jobs and apply what they part-time students. Individuals who are interested in opening their their skills. offered at the Pittsburgh Carpenters Training Center. learned in the classroom. All of the trades are doing own shop are encouraged to take the program in conjunction with excellent, and there’s work for everyone who wants it.” Through a partnership with the African American Chamber of the Entrepreneurship Certificate, and several students are taking Apprentices spend between 1,000 and 1,300 hours on the job, Ron Logreco, assistant dean, West Hills Center Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, Entrepreneurship students advantage of that opportunity. depending on the carpentry craft they choose. The Pittsburgh are invited to attend three workshops each semester. Begun in Carpenters Training Center offers six different carpentry craft the spring of 2018, each workshop features a presentation from a With the demand for skilled commercial carpenters By far the least expensive barber school in the region, CCAC’s program apprenticeship programs: Commercial, Heavy Highway, Pile Driver, continuing to grow in Southwestern Pennsylvania, CCAC is filling a real need in the community. Many students already have chamber member who speaks on a topic of interest, such as the use Millwright, Floor Coverer and Mill Cabinet. In addition, they must is redoubling its recruitment efforts in order to develop some barbering skills but need credentials to work in a shop. Since it of marketing techniques, IT skills or the power of credit to benefit a attend between four and six weeks of classroom training over the a pipeline of graduates ready to address the region’s reopened in the fall of 2017, there has been a waiting list to get into business, while attendees get a chance to network with successful course of a year at the modern and well-equipped training center workforce needs, including those associated with the the program, which accepts 10 students per class. At times, there is entrepreneurs and benefit from their experience. The workshops also in Collier Township. There, they learn all aspects of the profession construction of the ethylene cracker plant in Beaver also a line, with many repeat customers, waiting for the free haircuts include vendor markets, through which a growing number of students and obtain the required industry safety certifications. The program County. The plant is expected to be completed in 2022.

16  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #RealWorldLearning 17 CCAC is not only an important gateway to higher education for members of the Greater Pittsburgh community—the college also plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for all who live in the region.

As in previous years, CCAC students, faculty and staff were once again out in force in the community in 2018, lending a hand and contributing their knowledge, skills and expertise to any number of charitable and community-based projects—all with the goal of making Southwestern Pennsylvania a place where all may thrive and develop to their fullest potential. Here is a look at some of the many endeavors in which members of the CCAC family were involved in 2018.

After many months of planning and preparation, CCAC held its first-ever5K Race—and by all accounts, it was a resounding success! Almost 70 runners participated in the community event at South Campus on October 14, 2018, competing in seven age groups ranging from 12 to over 60 years of age. Trophies were awarded to the overall top male and female winners, and medals were presented to the top three men and women in each age group. Sponsored by the South Campus Student Government Association, many students and staff members served as volunteers, helping to get the runners signed in, cheering them on and providing food and drinks at the finish line. Proceeds from the race benefited student organizations and the Miracle League of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

One of the challenges that threatens the health and well-being of college students and their ability to be successful is food insecurity. To combat this growing problem, CCAC celebrated the opening of three additional food pantries in 2018—at Allegheny Campus, North Campus and at the Homewood-Brushton Center—resulting in permanent food pantries established at all four campuses and the center. The newly opened pantries were made possible through a partnership with the East End Cooperative Ministry. The CCAC South Campus food pantry, which officially opened in early 2016, and the Boyce Campus food pantry, launched in the fall of 2017, are affiliated with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Together, the five CCAC food pantries are serving hundreds of students in need each month, providing quality food at no cost to students and their families. Student volunteers help to staff the pantries and serve classmates who utilize the service—with the latter showing improved academic success, retention and graduation rates. An analysis over the life of the CCAC South Campus food pantry (2016–2018) shows fall to spring retention rates of 83 percent among students who used the food pantry, compared to 71 percent among students who did not.

Following on the success of the Campus Cupboard Food Pantry, South Campus established the Campus Closet, which opened with a soft launch in November. The Campus Closet provides professional attire at no cost to students for job interviews or conferences. The idea came about when two students who were selected for a leadership conference didn’t have appropriate clothing, so the student success coach attending the conference brought additional clothes for them. Administrators realized that the college could meet similar needs on campus, and the response was and contines to be tremendous—donations poured in from across the college, and the closet now has more than 500 items, including clothing, shoes, ties, belts, handbags and other accessories. CCAC Academic Advisor Dr. Michael Chirdon-Jones crosses the finish line during CCAC’s first5K Race held October 14 at South Campus.

18  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #Community 19 with the Churchill-Wilkins Rotary and Woodland Hills Interact Club, provided all the traditional food items, along with 50 turkeys purchased by the Rotary Club, for complete Thanksgiving dinners to feed more than 300 people. The dinners were donated to Rainbow Kitchen Community Services in Homestead for distribution to families in need.

Co-sponsored by CCAC, the Jefferson Regional Foundation and the Jefferson Collaborative, Around the Table South took place at CCAC South Campus in October. The event was one of several “Conversations that Build Community,” during which residents from the South Hills, including CCAC students and faculty, shared a meal and had conversations about ways that community partners can work together to tackle some of the issues facing the region.

In November, CCAC once again participated in SciTech Days at the Carnegie Science Center, providing engaging STEM-related activities for elementary to high school students, with approximately 1,500 students and another 1,200 guests taking part. Faculty and administrators from South Campus shared their love of science with local youth by providing hands-on Michael Simon CCAC Board of Trustees Chair Frederick Thieman, South Campus President Charlene Newkirk, Student Dawn Rees, demonstrations of biology, biotechnology and engineering, including the building of drones. Dean of Student Development Dr. Kelli Maxwell and Provost & Executive Vice President Dr. Stuart Blacklaw flanked CCAC GRADUATE by students Courtney Seiler and Samantha Lantz officially open the Campus Closet during a ribbon cutting CCAC’s Respiratory Therapy program celebrated National Respiratory Care Week in October ceremony held at South Campus on April 11, 2019. JOB TITLE: with activities designed to promote respiratory health. Respiratory Therapy students at Nurse Recruiter, Allegheny General Hospital Allegheny Campus staffed information tables in the Milton Hall Rotunda and in the Foerster Student Services Center. About 30 students performed simple diagnostic procedures while JOB OVERVIEW: For the third year in a row, CCAC students and staff participated in Nursing Club, served a free picnic lunch to more than 100 individuals. educating participants about the growing profession. I’m in charge of designing and implementing American Heart Month by hosting CCAC Loves Your Heart! at the The students also provided health care screenings and distributed the recruitment strategy for Allegheny Mall at Robinson in February. The free event was designed to help toiletries, clothing and school supplies. CCAC’s Honors Program once General Hospital. My role is to attract prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects by offering again provided opportunities for Nurses from North Campus also volunteered their time at the Greater the best nurses in the area to come work a variety of heart-healthy activities—blood pressure checks; first aid approximately 400 scholastically Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in October. For four hours, the in a life-changing hospital. With my demonstrations; chair massages; height, weight and BMI measurements; minded students to develop students packaged produce for the food bank’s Produce to People background in bedside nursing and hospital CPR and automatic external defibrillator (AED) demonstrations; and leadership skills and to participate distribution program, through which 8,000 households receive management, I can help both new and stations on nutrition. Attendees also received information about the in a variety of conferences and produce at 17 distribution centers throughout Southwestern experienced nurses find the best place to college’s many health career programs. community service projects. In grow their career. collaboration with Student Life and In October, CCAC’s West Hills Center hosted its ninth annual Odyssey Day, the League of Women Voters, the DEGREES EARNED: a nationwide event dedicated to promoting the use of and education Honors Program hosted a Voter I’m currently completing a Master of Nursing on alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. In collaboration CCAC Honors students and faculty gather at Boyce Registration Drive on each campus— Science degree at Indiana University of with Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities, West Hills Center opened its doors Campus, where the students provided support for a Candidate Forum held by the League of Women Voters more than 122 students and faculty Pennsylvania (IUP), and hold a Bachelor of to the public, including representatives of several municipalities and prior to the midterm election. registered to vote or updated their Arts in Political Science from IUP and an school districts, to provide free education about cleaner transportation voting status. Additionally, the Associate of Science in Nursing from CCAC. technologies and the important role they play in providing solutions to Honors Program cooperated with the League of Women Voters to support two Candidate growing energy and environmental issues. Visitors viewed a variety of FAVORITE CCAC MEMORY: Forums, at North and Boyce campuses, prior to the midterm election. Accompanied by demonstrations, took rides in alternative fuel vehicles and participated The CCAC Cookout in the Park to help the professors Patsy Williamson, Dr. Srujana Kanjula and Julia Fennell, the students received many in workshops and networking. Interest in the event has been steadily homeless event compliments on their dedication and support of the political process. increasing, with 250 to 400 total attendees in recent years. WHAT CCAC MEANS TO ME: Many CCAC students, faculty and staff members generously gave the gift of life by donating I owe my professional success to the CCAC In May, Boyce Campus hosted STEM Day for fifth- and sixth-grade blood during the Veterans Day Blood Drive. College-wide, a total of 125 units of blood were Nursing program. It enables anyone who students from the Plum Borough School District. The students enjoyed donated, which helped more than 300 individuals in our region. For each unit collected, the is willing to put in a little time and work immersive activities associated with the CCAC Chemistry, Radiologic Central Blood Bank donated $5 to Fleece Connection, an organization that makes therapeutic to better themselves and begin an exciting Technology and Physics programs, as well as a “Math World Series” Nurses from CCAC North Campus pause for a photo at the Greater blankets to help veterans with anxiety, depression and PTSD. A total of $625 was donated in career that gives you the privilege to serve activity. The program was supported by a grant from the Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, where the students packaged produce CCAC’s name. others. The alumni network, the support of Spectroscopy Society. for the food bank’s Produce to People distribution. the nursing faculty and dean, the affordable With leadership from the CCAC Military & Veterans Services offices and students in the CCAC For the fifth year, CCAC Nursing students reached out to disadvantaged and flexible programs—it’s the best Pennsylvania each month. Also to be commended is the Boyce Veterans Clubs, the college community helped to make Christmas brighter for hundreds of members of the North Side community in September with a Cookout in education I have ever had and rivals any Campus Nursing Club, which conducted a food drive to provide children by collecting toys for needy families. A total of more than 350 toys were donated to the the Park with Health Care Options. The event is aimed at helping people program in the country. additional food items for the Campus Cupboard. Marine Toys for Tots campaign. Student veterans also collected about 200 pounds of snack items who are experiencing homelessness obtain free health care information and stuffed them into stockings for Military Connections, a project that sends snacks to active and testing. Despite the rain, faculty, student leaders and alumni from For the seventh year in a row, the Student Physical Therapy Association at duty military serving abroad. the Allegheny Campus Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania Boyce Campus collected hundreds of Thanksgiving dinner food items for (SNAP) Club, along with students from the North Campus Student Life its Help Give Thanks service learning project. The project, a collaboration

20  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #Community 21 During the second week of April, seven exceptional CCAC students and staff traveled with President Bullock to Harrisburg to rally support for the commonwealth’s community colleges at the Pennsylvania Commission for Community College’s Lobby Day 2018. While in the Capitol, the students were introduced in the House Chamber, and they met with Representatives Rick Saccone, Joe Markosek, Jake Wheatley and Frank Dermody (the Senate was not in session). Additionally, the CCAC students were honored as members of the 24th Annual All-Pennsylvania Academic Team at an awards banquet recognizing community college students who have achieved excellence and demonstrated a commitment to their colleges and communities.

For four years in a row, CCAC Massage Therapy students, along with Kevin Anderson (see his profile on page 15), professor and program director, have Keerti Gulati volunteered at the Pittsburgh Marathon, CCAC FACULTY where they have provided top-notch massage services for more than eight hours straight to hundreds of VIP runners. Based TITLE/POSITION: on the runners’ satisfaction with their Assistant Professor of Chemistry, South Professor Kevin Anderson and his students relax massage skills and therapist interaction Campus after providing a full day of massage services to and knowledge, CCAC bested several runners at the Pittsburgh Marathon. OUTSIDE INTERESTS/VOLUNTEER WORK: other massage therapy schools to earn the I am a volunteer at the Hindu Jain Temple trophy for Best Massage Therapy School in 2017. Since that outstanding performance, CCAC involved in youth activities, and teaching has not only been the best—it has been the only massage therapy school to offer its services language and Indian classical music classes to the marathon runners in the past two years. The students, all of whom attend CCAC Boyce at the temple Sunday school. I am also Campus, often have to deal with less than ideal conditions, from frigid temperatures to a volunteer in the monthly food for the pouring rain. Anderson attributes his students’ award winning performance to their dedication homeless program at Jubilee Kitchen. to the community and their hard work throughout the year.

YEAR JOINED CCAC: In October, CCAC welcomed more than 50 students and advisors from across the region as 2012 as an adjunct, and 2014 Allegheny Campus hosted the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Middle States Region Western Leadership as full-time faculty Conference. Advisors from CCAC PTK chapters Alpha Mu Theta (Allegheny), Alpha Iota Eta (South), Alpha Lambda Nu (North) and Sigma Omicron (Boyce) collaborated with leadership WHAT I MOST ENJOY ABOUT TEACHING from the Middle States region to plan the agenda and promote the conference, where attendees AT CCAC: participated in a variety of leadership-building workshops. The event offered a great opportunity I really treasure receiving letters and emails to promote the organization’s mission of recognizing academic achievement and providing of appreciation from students at the end of Women’s Empowerment Summit students with opportunities to grow as scholars and leaders. every semester. April 6 | Foerster Student Services Center Among the many community service projects undertaken by CCAC Phi Theta Kappa students, FAVORITE CCAC MOMENT: Individuals from across the college and the one project has been held every year for a quarter of a century. The Sigma Omicron chapter I enjoy teaching, and I love every moment wider community attend What Does it Mean to at Boyce Campus, overseen by Student Development Specialist Linda Neubauer, has held a when I am in front of a class. “Lean In?” presented by the CCAC Women’s Special Santa holiday gift drive for the past 25 years to benefit children in the care of the Empowerment Summit, which was underwritten WHAT PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED Pauline Auberle Foundation, a faith-based agency that helps troubled children and families. by the Eden Hall Foundation. This inaugural TO KNOW ABOUT ME: At the beginning of November 2018, the students erected a Christmas tree at Boyce Campus conference was the culmination of Women’s Apart from chemistry, I also possess a upon which they hung about 70 tags with gift requests from the children. Over the next 10 Empowerment Summit events that occurred at graduate degree in Indian classical vocal days, all of the tags disappeared—taken by faculty, staff and students who purchased the all CCAC campuses throughout March and April music from Gandharv Mahavidyalaya desired gifts. The presents were then collected by the chapter and delivered to the in 2018—events designed to enhance the in India. I give solo performances in the foundation for distribution to the children at Christmas. leadership and personal potential of women Pittsburgh community at fundraisers and living in the region. The summit, which featured other events, and I have also been leading interactive breakout sessions led by women the India Day parade in Oakland every year COMING SOON TO CCAC CAMPUSES! leaders in the academic, nonprofit and business fields, was kicked off by County Executive Rich for the past 11 years. After more than 50 years, three weeks of voting and a total of Fitzgerald and Diana A. Bucco, president of The 3,274 votes cast, CCAC has its first-ever college-wide mascot— "Education is not the learning of facts, Buhl Foundation, who delivered the powerful the CCAC Wild Cats. Members of the college community are urged keynote speech, “What Does it Mean to ‘Lean In?’” but the training of the mind to think." to be on the lookout for this new feline ambassador as it prowls a reference to the best-selling book by Sheryl – Albert Einstein the college grounds, hoping to sneak up on students and other Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook and founder of Leanin.org. unsuspecting individuals with a well-timed CCAC roar of excitement!

22  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #Community 23 The CCAC community is diverse, vibrant and ever-changing, but one thing will always remain the same—the pride of being part of the wider CCAC family.

Dr. Rakesh Shah CCAC FACULTY June Ghil CCAC STUDENT Marlon Knight CCAC STUDENT Addie Anderson CCAC STUDENT

TITLE/POSITION: MAJOR: Occupational Therapy Assistant MILITARY SERVICE: MAJOR: Associate Professor of Physics, North Campus U.S. Army, Specialist E-4; six years of service, five years Multimedia Programming, Simulation & Gaming EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: Spring 2021 as a mechanic in Hawaii YEAR JOINED CCAC: 2017 EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: May 2020 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: MAJOR: Business OUTSIDE INTERESTS: In 2018, I served as a patient escort and as a supportive visit EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: I have a toy-making business Reading scientific journals and articles, spending time assistant at St. Clair Hospital, where I interacted with the patients EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: 2021–2022 that I started in 2010. The toys, called Vampetz, are fun and with family and friends, and visiting new places and helped to address their needs. Currently, I am an assistant in loveable creatures that I sell at art shows and on my website, the Early Childhood program at South Hills Interfaith Ministries, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: along with a book I wrote about them. I also enjoy playing video WHAT I MOST ENJOY ABOUT TEACHING AT CCAC: where I work with the preschool teachers in the family center. Raising and teaching my four children, which is always a learning games and making music—I studied flute at Boston's Berklee All staff members are very friendly, cooperative and highly experience for all of us. My secondary hobbies are playing sports College of Music from which I graduated in 2016. dedicated to the success of students. The management team CAREER GOAL: and watching anime. I am also a work-study student in the is also excellent. Additionally, the students are very enthusiastic My goal is to become a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Military & Veterans Services Center at North Campus. CAREER GOAL: about their future careers. Assistant (COTA/L). My goal is to become a game designer. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: I help out with volunteer activities FAVORITE CCAC MOMENT: FAVORITE TEACHER/SUBJECT: Assistant Professor Miranda in the community, such as cleaning up our neighborhood park. FAVORITE TEACHER/SUBJECT: My favorite moment was my first day at CCAC when I became Virone, MS, OTR/L; OTA 102 Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics I also coach my younger son’s T-ball team and my older son’s Professor Rebecca Elinich is my favorite teacher, and she teaches a member of the CCAC family and, since then, every moment football team on the weekends. my favorite subject, Multimedia Design. whenever my students succeed in their courses. FAVORITE CCAC MOMENT: I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know new people from CAREER GOAL: FAVORITE CCAC MOMENT: WHAT PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT ME: a variety of diverse backgrounds and ages. My fellow students My goal is to own and operate a family restaurant or a lounge. This past February, I had an exciting opportunity to meet I was about to quit my education in college due to prolonged range from teenagers just out of high school to older people who I am learning about cooking and the restaurant business from Congressman Conor Lamb when he visited CCAC North health problems but, once I recovered, I continued my education have been in the workforce but who are training for a new career, my uncle, who is an accomplished chef. Campus to see the Innovation Lab and learn about our and completed my doctorate in physics at the University of North like me. different programs. It was great getting to talk to him about Texas and began teaching. I learned that, when we persevere, FAVORITE TEACHER/SUBJECT: Professor Jo Ann Hunter the Multimedia, Web Development and Gaming program. we can overcome our problems and find success. We don’t need WHAT CCAC MEANS TO ME: and the BUS 103 Principles of Management class. to let our difficulties prevent us from achieving our goals. Previously, I was an elementary school teacher in South Korea. WHAT CCAC MEANS TO ME: After immigrating to the U.S. in 2003, I stayed at home to care FAVORITE CCAC MOMENT: CCAC afforded me the ability to gain the skills I need to enter the for my family. Once my children were in school, I started taking My favorite things have been joining the Veterans Club at video game industry while still being able to work full time. The a couple of English classes at CCAC, and all the teachers and North Campus, where I currently serve as treasurer, and technical game design skillsets that I learned at CCAC enabled people I met then and now have been very supportive and have playing on the CCAC North Soccer team. me to secure an exciting internship at Schell Games, where I helped me to be brave and step forward. worked for a semester while gaining valuable experience—my WHAT CCAC MEANS TO ME: internship has now been extended into a fellowship through the CCAC means family, friendliness and affordability. end of 2019.

24  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #CCACProud 25 CCAC, like other community colleges across the commonwealth, continues to face a number OPERATING REVENUES* of significant challenges that directly impact its bottom line, including those associated Student tuition & fees— with a diminishing number of high school graduates and increasing competition for state net of scholarships allowance $32,517,434 Federal grants & contracts $7,372,856 and county funding. Yet, CCAC continues to seek proactive approaches to address these State and local grants & contracts $2,315,306 obstacles thanks to a combination of strong leadership, sound investments and fiscally Nongovernmental grants & contracts $2,792,113 responsible decision-making. Auxiliary enterprises $649,850 With state and county appropriations, student tuition and fees, and forward in other areas. CCAC received $4.3 million from the state for OPERATING EXPENSES* federal grants and contracts comprising the college’s principle revenue debt service and capital projects, and the commonwealth also approved sources, CCAC’s ability to manage fluctuations within these sources has funding for 50 percent of capital projects, including $10 million toward Instruction $50,676,203 enabled the institution to meet its operational needs while continuing the construction of Phase I of CCAC’s new Workforce Training Center, Academic support $9,279,813 to expand programs and pursue other initiatives. In its March 2018 $1.2 million for the college’s planned HVAC upgrades and half of the Student services & activities $14,791,796 PUBLIC & report, Moody’s Investors Services raised the college’s credit rating $1 million needed for CCAC’s Business Continuity project, which will Institutional support $24,160,250 PRIVATE from A3 stable to A3 positive. The report highlighted the institution’s provide enhanced backup capabilities for the college’s IT services. Plant operations & maintenance $15,980,545 * “very good strategic positioning along with expectations of rising During 2018, additional state funding generated from refinanced Scholarships & fellowships $5,779,581 FUNDS enrollment and revenue growth given the college’s prominent role as a savings helped fund security upgrades, lab renovations and other (financial aid) (does not include financial aid) low-cost provider of higher education in an increasingly economically deferred maintenance projects. vibrant Pittsburgh, Pa., with many corporations that require specialized Depreciation & amortization $8,598,627 training.” The report also noted that CCAC’s credit rating benefits from As CCAC continues to seek additional funding sources, ongoing Auxiliary enterprises $63,654 the college’s large operating scale, its rising financial reserves and budgetary measures, such as expanded operational efficiencies and unrestricted liquidity (the report cited CCAC’s nearly 9 percent rise in energy-saving initiatives, are helping keep expenses in check. Increases NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)* total cash and investments over fiscal year 2015 as a key notable) as in expenses are also being offset by a $2.25-per-credit-hour increase Government appropriations: well as the college’s sound revenue diversity. in tuition beginning with the fall 2018 semester. These modest annual Commonwealth of Pennsylvania $39,049,249 increases are designed to have a nominal impact on students, which Allegheny County $25,156,215 CCAC remains committed to enhancing services that will contribute seems to be borne out by the fact that CCAC closed out its 2017–18 to overall student success. In its 2018 fiscal year operating budget, the United States Government $22,727,959 fiscal year with a full-time equivalent enrollment of 28,100, an increase college earmarked $3.4 million for programmatic, facility and IT strategic Investment income $198,444 of 2 percent over the previous year. initiatives. This included funding to establish a commercial driver’s license Foundation & other income $771,299 training program; purchase equipment and lease space to expand CCAC’s For both students and the region’s residents, the value of a CCAC Interest expense ($2,490,166) popular Film Technician program; and aquire student success, planning education continues to grow. Continually ranked among the nation’s Other nonoperating revenues (net) $70,389 and human resources software along with virtual classroom platform and most affordable colleges, CCAC students save, on average, $25,000 over instructional tools for CCAC’s online campus, in addition to supporting public and $61,000 over private colleges and universities by spending Increase in Net Position $1,800,479  Public: Federal Grants $9,560,380 the ongoing investment in IT infrastructure and security solutions for the their first two years at CCAC.* As a result, CCAC graduates leave the  Private: Educational Foundation $3,107,985 college. CCAC also expended a total of $4.9 million for improvements to college with some of the lowest student debt in the country. And the Net Position (beginning of year) $120,516,054 academic buildings, the physical plant and the college’s infrastructure.  Public: Third Party Credit & Noncredit $5,669,349 numbers only get better. According to the most recent report of The Net Position (end of year) $122,316,533 And too, CCAC completed a multi-year update of the Facilities Master Economic Impact of the Community College of Allegheny County, CCAC  Private: Contracts $48,341 Plan, which is being used to assess the institution’s current needs, to *For year ended June 30, 2018 returns $5.30 for every dollar Allegheny County invests in the college  Public: County Contracts $483,642 create a vision and to prepare for the future. and supports one out of every 45 jobs in the region—making CCAC a  Public: State Grants $308,397 The college has several streams of operating revenue that supplement its great investment for the citizens of Southwestern Pennsylvania. principle revenue sources, including state and local grants and contracts, Total public funds secured: $16,021,768 * Student savings are calculated by comparing CCAC’s in-county tuition and fees for CCAC’s impact is significant—educating one out nongovernmental grants and contracts and auxiliary enterprises. a full-time student attending college for two years versus other regional colleges of every three Allegheny County residents 18 years Total private funds secured: $3,156,326 Additional support at the state level enabled the college to move and universities for the 2017–2018 academic year. and older, supporting one out of every 45 jobs, and Total public & private funds secured for the fiscal year 2017–2018: $19,178,094 contributing $2.6 billion to the region.

26  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #Financials 27 CCAC STUDENTS LIVING IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY SAVE

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS GOVERNANCE STUDENT SERVICES $ CCAC offers nearly 160 programs of study The college is governed by a 15-member Board Services include academic advising, financial OVER across six diverse career paths: of Trustees nominated by the County Executive aid assistance, career counseling, job placement PUBLIC  Arts & Humanities and confirmed by Allegheny County Council. support, campus libraries, personal and academic counseling, student success coaches, transfer 25,000AND  Business TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES & counseling, tutoring, support for veterans and OF CCAC STUDENTS international students, and accommodations for  Education, Social & Behavioral PARTNERSHIPS SELECTED CCAC AS THEIR individuals with documented disabilities. Sciences & Human Services • CCAC students have transferred to more  Health than 500 different colleges and universities COLLEGE OF 6  Science, Technology, Engineering to continue their education. WORKFORCE TRAINING $ FIRST CHOICE & Mathematics (STEM) • CCAC has program-to-program articulation • CCAC provided 2,932 customized courses OVER to 10,168 workers and 180 regional PRIVATE  Skilled Trades agreements with the 14 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher employers. OF GRADUATES The college also offers an Honors Program 61,000 2 Education and has specific articulation • CCAC provided training to 5,460 seniors COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BY SPENDING THEIR FIRST TWO YEARS AT CCAC. LIVE AND WORK and cooperative programs in partnership 4 agreements with 34 additional colleges and and individuals with special needs. IN THE REGION with other institutions. universities that allow CCAC graduates to • CCAC offered more than 1,280 specialized seamlessly transfer—as juniors—into more CCAC Washington County Center students save $14,000 over public and $57,000 community education courses and than 170 programs.1 3 % VIRTUAL CAMPUS facilitated nearly 10,000 registrations. over private colleges and universities by spending their first two years at CCAC. • CCAC provided service to 119 high schools 94  Hundreds of online courses • CCAC registered 7,764 students in in Allegheny and Washington counties.  16 degrees, 13 certificates & one 354 public safety courses. STUDENT PROFILE diploma available entirely online CCAC STUDENTS  55% women; 45% men TUITION OF STUDENTS COULD NOT HAVE  26 degrees & 12 certificates available ONLINE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS RECEIVED CONTINUED THEIR EDUCATION  Allegheny County 4 61% day; 15% evening; mostly online residents: $113.00/credit CCAC Website: ccac.edu WITHOUT CCAC 3% weekend; 21% online Residents of other Website visitors 3,199,216 $  64% part-time; 36% full-time AWARDS CONFERRED 2017–2018 Pennsylvania counties: $226.00/credit Website visits 6,240,025  Average student age: 27  26 Associate of Applied Science degrees Out-of-state residents & % Page views per year 7,997,559 international students: $339.00/credit  34 Associate of Arts degrees 44  43% enrolled in career programs CCAC Alumni Community 52.5 57% enrolled in transfer programs  1,875 Associate of Science degrees STUDENT LIFE Alumni e-subscribers 35,117  544 Certificates CCAC offers more than 60 clubs and MILLION AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15  27% ethnic minorities  80 Diplomas organizations, including five honor societies. CCAC Social Media in financial aid  International students: 140 Facebook followers 9,760 ATHLETICS & SPORTS INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, Nearly 90% of CCAC’s Nursing program ACCREDITATION Twitter followers 3,570  International students: National Junior College Athletic GRANTS, LOANS AND graduates have jobs within six months of 39 countries represented CCAC is accredited by the Middle States LinkedIn followers 26,816 5 Association (NJCAA) and Western WORK-STUDY EMPLOYMENT graduation. Commission on Higher Education. Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC) Instagram followers 1,366

intercollegiate sports teams include men’s and All statistics reference academic year 2017–2018, with select women’s basketball, bowling, cross-country data updated as of February 2019. OF STUDENTS WOULD CCAC STUDENTS ANNUAL ENROLLMENT 1 As of spring 2019 term and golf, men’s baseball, and women’s softball • 26,177 credit; 18,275 noncredit 2 Student savings are calculated by comparing CCAC’s in-county tuition and fees RECOMMEND CCAC HAVE ACCESS TO and volleyball. CCAC offers men’s ice hockey for a full-time student attending college for two years versus other regional TO A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER 6 % • 43,697 total unduplicated headcount colleges and universities for the 2017–2018 academic year. 18.6 as part of the College Hockey East (CHE) and of all college-purchased Since 2000, CCAC has served 560,992 3 Student savings are calculated by comparing CCAC’s in-state tuition and fees American Collegiate Hockey Association for a full-time student attending college for two years versus other regional goods and services were students, of whom 443,659 were Allegheny (ACHA). In addition, a variety of intramural colleges and universities for the 2017–2018 academic year. made through certified County residents—one in three county sports for both men and women are offered 4 Graduate Survey, Class of 2017 Minority, Women or residents 18 years of age and older. at each campus. 5 CCAC High Priority Occupations Placement Data, 2018 Disadvantaged Businesses 6 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory, 2017 % (MWDBEs) FULL-TIME235 TEACHING FACULTY 28  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 91 #ByTheNumbers 29 Surbhi Sharma CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2019 CCAC GRADUATE

DEGREES EARNED: FAVORITE SUBJECT: Associate of Science, Radiation Therapy Technology; Associate Although I liked all my classes, I really enjoyed my Honors of Science, Mathematics & Sciences, CCAC Class of 2019 Leadership course because it helped me to grow individually and made me the person I am today. During the course, I learned about CCAC CLUBS & ACTIVITIES: the traits of good leadership—influence, integrity, creating positive Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society (past president & conference change, problem-solving, vision and development. I knew then that delegate), Student Ambassador Program, Science Club, Student I wanted to become a compassionate leader because when we are Trustee, Community & Civic Engagement Team compassionate, we serve others from the heart. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: FAVORITE CCAC MEMORY: American Cancer Society Walk, Democracy Commitment Board, I am so grateful for all my CCAC memories. I’ll always remember Honors Program Mario Lemieux Foundation Cancer Research and being accepted into the Radiation Therapy Technology program, Susan G. Komen Pink Feet fundraisers and voter registration and becoming an Honors Leadership Scholar, receiving an award food drives, PTK Milton Hall Beautification Project, Earth Day with my PTK team at the Catalyst 2018 convention, representing events, Book’em Book Drive (books for prisoners), National Eating the student body as a student trustee on CCAC’s Board of Disorder Awareness event, Breast Cancer Awareness Week & Trustees, representing CCAC at the National League of Innovation fundraiser and Center for Victims of Domestic Violence fundraiser, Conference in New York City and finally, being selected to represent and SNAP Picnic for the Homeless the Class of 2019 as the student speaker at Commencement. CAREER GOAL: WHAT CCAC MEANS TO ME: My primary goal is to become an expert in my field as a radiation CCAC became my second family during my educational journey. therapist. My dream is to obtain a PhD and seek opportunities Whether in PTK, the Honors or Student Ambassador programs or to help bridge the health care gap. I want to make a difference in my classes, the faculty and administration were there to support in the lives of patients and their families by working to reduce and encourage me. CCAC is a place I felt safe to express my cultural barriers. From my current service work, I have found a lot thoughts and feelings, where I was accepted as a nontraditional of satisfaction supporting individuals, which makes me want to student and given the chance to earn a degree, where I learned to establish a nonprofit organization in the Pittsburgh area to help become a leader and made lifelong friends, and where I was able those in need access advanced cancer treatments. turn my dreams into reality.

30  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT #Reflections 31 #CCACLeadership

CCAC BOARD OF TRUSTEES CCAC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CCAC PRESIDENT’S CABINET Frederick W. Thieman, JD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Chair President Amy M. Kuntz, Chair Bonita L. Richardson The Honorable Jay Costa Jr., JD (’77) Emanuel DiNatale (’76), Vice Chair Treasurer Assistant to the President & Board of Trustees Michael Ginsberg, Treasurer Mona N. Generett, PhD Secretary Rachel Lorey Allen, Secretary LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Ken West, At-large Martha Woodward Isler Stuart T. Blacklaw, PhD Assistant Secretary Judy Wojanis, At-large Provost & Executive Vice President Joyce Breckenridge Anthony Ditka Elayne Arrington, PhD Vice President, Finance Douglas Duerr William T. Cagney Theresa Bryant Roseann Ferrara-Love, DPN, RN, CNE (’75) Vice President, Workforce Development Julie Derence Norman Johnson, DPT, DEd (’02) Kimberly A. Manigault, JD Mary Ann Eisenreich Dawndra Jones Vice President, Human Resources Christopher S. Keller Kevin P. Kinross The Honorable Charles J. Martoni, PhD Darren Martian (’68 & ’89) Elizabeth Monroe Campus President, Boyce Campus Kevin McKeegan The Honorable John F. Palmiere Lisa O’Dell James C. Messer Chief Facilities Officer Charles M. Powell Michele Rice Gretchen E. Mullin-Sawicki, PhD Tracey Staley James Sacco Campus President, North Campus & West Hills Center Mary Ellen Tesla Surbhi Sharma Charlene Newkirk, JD Student Trustee Frederick W. Thieman, JD Campus President, South Campus, Braddock Hills Elise R. Yanders Center & Washington County Center John Mack Kingsmore, PhD Frank Sargent, EdD, JD President Emeritus Michael Adamcyk (’76), Emeritus Vice President & Chief of Staff George K. Beck, Emeritus Robert M. Mill (’73 & ’98) Evon W. Walters, EdD Emeritus Peter M. DeComo (’73 & ’09), Emeritus Campus President, Allegheny Campus & Homewood-Brushton Center The Honorable William R. Robinson Linda Dickerson, Emeritus Emeritus John Dziak, Emeritus SUPPORT COUNCIL Teresa Fedele, Emeritus Rose Ann DiCola A Commitment to Diversity through Transformative Inclusion Lawrence V. Gleason, Emeritus Chief Executive Officer CCAC is an important gateway to higher education for members of the Pittsburgh community. Boasting one of the Mary Beth Johnson, Emeritus CCAC Educational Foundation most diverse student populations of any institution of higher education in Pittsburgh, CCAC has long been committed Douglas Knable, Emeritus Anthony L. DiTommaso, Esq. to fostering a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are institutional priorities. The college believes that Vice President & General Counsel Angela Longo (’84), Emeritus promoting diversity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Through education, training and outreach, the college Andrew C. Hughey, JD endeavors to promote a culture where varying perspectives are welcomed and valued. Timothy Merrill Jr., Emeritus Special Assistant to the President Candice P. Mill, Emeritus Diversity & Inclusion Central to CCAC’s diversity efforts is the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion (OIDI), which coordinates the college’s inclusion initiatives and oversees the college’s cultural competency training and diversity programming. Robert M. Mill (’73 & ’98), Emeritus Tom Wamalwa, PhD In a collaborative effort to promote diversity and inclusion in the region, the OIDI partners with several community Chief Information Officer Peter J. Muth, Emeritus organizations such as the Greater Pittsburgh Higher Education Diversity Consortium and the YWCA’s Center for Information Technology Services Racial and Gender Equity. Charlene G. Petrelli (’85 & ’12), Emeritus Robert Sendall (’78), Emeritus Additionally, OIDI staff participate in the National Association for Diversity Officers in Higher Education and the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management. During the 2017–2018 academic year, they presented to more than 900 people, both internally and externally, serving as content area experts on diversity and inclusion in the higher education setting. Specific subjects included cultural competency; generational diversity; Title IX; and civil rights and responsibilities for students, administrators, faculty and staff, among others. 32  CCAC 2018 ANNUAL REPORT LEADERSHIP CURRENT AS OF MAY 2019 About the Community College of Allegheny County

Since its founding in 1966, CCAC has flourished, becoming the educational powerhouse it is today—a nationally renowned two-year college dedicated to serving all members of the community. From groundbreaking student success initiatives to top-ranked academic and career-based programs, CCAC continues to be the college of choice for nearly one out of three adults in the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan region. Every year, more than 25,000 students enroll at CCAC, taking advantage of nearly 160 degree, certificate, diploma and transfer programs while thousands more access noncredit and workforce development courses. Comprising four campuses and five neighborhood centers, as well as other offsite locations, CCAC is honored to have one of the largest veteran student populations in the state and takes pride in ranking among the nation’s top community colleges for the number of individuals graduating in nursing and other health-related professions. CCAC graduates have transferred to the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities, have obtained the most academically challenging and competitive degrees and can be found at leading companies, organizations and institutions throughout the country. CCAC alumni are actively engaged in every sector of society, providing leadership to scores of economic, scientific, civic and philanthropic entities both in the Pittsburgh region and around the world. Visit ccac.edu to learn more.

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