PERSPECTIVES 2006 ANNUAL REPORT

TOLEDO-AREA CAMPUS P.O. Box 10,000 Oregon Road Toledo, OH 43699-1947

FINDLAY-AREA CAMPUS 3200 Bright Road Findlay, OH 45840-3509

© 2007 OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Suspended from the vaulted ceiling in our Center for Fine and Performing Arts is an original glass sculpture called “Owens Rings”. It’s a dynamic piece, refracting sunlight and saturating every surface with prismatic bursts of rich rainbow color. Every angle, With light, vision side and pane reflect a new perspective.

Intrinsically woven into our core values is the tradition of providing is possible. a quality education that is open to all students. We are driven by our Mission to cultivate innovating initiatives, foster collaborative partnerships and be leaders in service. We are committed to our With reflection, Vision of engaging students in excellent learning experiences that exceed expectations and strengthen our communities. We provide education for a better life. clarity of purpose Collegial sharing abounds on our campuses, and new leadership is emerging at all levels. We value and support professional development. The Owens is achieved. Leadership Academy, an exemplar “grow your own” model, was showcased as a “best practice,” receiving accolades from peer community colleges located across the United States through the MISSION Consortium for Community College Development’s We believe in serving our students program, Strategic Horizons. and our communities. Your success is our mission. We have embarked on an alternative re-accreditation process through the Higher Learning Commission VISION of the North Central Association of Colleges Owens faculty and staff are committed to and Schools. The Academic Quality Improvement strengthening the community by providing Program (AQIP) promotes a culture of involvement a superior educational experience through and continuous improvement at all levels of the excellence, innovation and collaboration. organization. By assessing our success in teaching and learning, we will help students reach their potential.

The launch of a major student success initiative in 2006 was made possible through the U.S. Department of Education’s award of a $1.7 million grant. This amazing program will focus on the first-year experience of first generation college students.

In our 2006 Annual Report, “Perspectives”, discover the radiant CHRISTA ADAMS, Ph.D. facets of Owens Community College in your community through the Owens President diverse voices of our students, alumni, faculty, community partners and friends. Reminiscent of our glass sculpture, our Mission is dynamic, inspiring new perspectives. We believe in serving. We believe in our students On the cover: City of Fostoria Fire and our communities. We believe, “Your success is our mission!” Chief Russell Rife, International Student “Owens Rings” was created

Gibril Kargbo, Andy Schalk of Whirlpool by artist Ray King and funded Corporation, Findlay Division and Transfer through the State of Ohio Student Tessa Gresko. Percent for Art program. 01 2 Owens Community College makes a college The generosity of education more accessible through scholarships and financial aid.

Foundation donors, “I wasn’t sure how I was going to afford to go to college,” Owens student Ashley Smith said. “Fortunately, Owens has scholarship and the College’s opportunities for students like me.” In 2006, Smith received one of more than 370 academic and athletic scholarships totaling $717,000 awarded by Owens Community College, the Owens Community low tuition, advance College Board of Trustees, the Owens Community College Foundation and the Owens Community College Alumni Association. Aside from student learning. scholarships, more than 10,000 students received $45.5 million in federal financial aid assistance to attend Owens Community College.

Students such as Smith are greatly assisted by the Foundation, which has granted more than $1.1 million in scholarships and program support since incorporation in 2002. The Annual Giving Campaign initiative fosters awareness and raises funds for students. In 2006, 453 donors gave to Foundation initiatives, resulting in an additional $325,000 toward scholarships and program support.

As a result of the College’s affordable tuition rates, Foundation donors can assist a greater number of students. Based on 2006-07 average tuition rates, more than six students obtained an Owens education at the same cost as one student enrolled at a private college or university. AVERAGE TUITION COMPARISON CHART “The Spanish American Organization Scholarship I received has provided me with the resources to do my best • 4-year Private Colleges and Universities $18,396 while at Owens. ” • 4-year Public Colleges and Universities $8,576 • Owens Community College $2,972 ASHLEY SMITH Owens student Middle Childhood Education major

Source: Bursar’s and Admission offices of respective colleges and universities for the 2006-07 academic year.

3 4 Owens Community College offers more than 150 two-year associate degree and The College meets the certification programs. needs of a growing With the constantly changing needs of a diverse student population, the College understands the importance of customer service and accessibility. student population. “I wanted to get a head start on my college education, so I enrolled in the College’s Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program when I was a junior at Rossford High School,” Owens student Ashely Cichocki said. “Owens had so many program areas to choose from, and I was able to take classes that fit into my schedule. Now, I’m even taking classes online.” “I would recommend Owens Community The College has academic programs in the schools College to anyone who is planning to of Arts and Sciences, Business and Information go to college. I have had nothing but a Technology, Health Sciences, Public Safety and positive experience with the faculty Emergency Preparedness and Technology, as and staff and appreciate the many 2006 ENROLLMENT (Headcount) well as Skilled Trades. options that were provided.”

Courses are held at modern campus locations ASHELY CICHOCKI • Spring Semester 18,616 in suburban Toledo and Findlay, a variety of Owens student off-campus locations in the community and Pre-Business Administration major • Summer Semester 6,740 on-site for corporate, non-profit and industry • Fall Semester 19,146 training. For added convenience, courses are offered during the day, at night and on weekends. Source: Owens Community College 14th day data. A tremendous growth area at the College continues to be eOwens online courses, evidenced by 19,970 students enrolled in this area in 2006 – an increase of 63 percent from 2005. Online courses offer a great deal of flexibility for students facing time management eOWENS ANNUAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT challenges due to work, family and education.

“I enjoy taking online classes because you can go at your own • 2001 3,891 pace and not have to attend class at the same time on the same 2002 4,974 day throughout the entire semester,” Cichocki said. • • 2003 7,260 As access to higher education continues to evolve, so too will the College • 2004 9,804 and the options it provides students and the Northwest Ohio community. • 2005 12,283 • 2006 19,970

Source: Owens Community College 14th day data.

5 6 Owens Community College serves a global International students community with its international student education program.

from 43 countries The College made preparations in 2006 to launch an international registered nurse training program at Shuguang Hospital in Shanghai, China. Already a national leader in producing allied enrolled in 2006. health and nursing graduates, the College is making the natural progression to deliver its quality education abroad.

Through the training program in Shanghai, the College will teach Western nursing practices to help increase the quality and quantity of nurses in China – a country that is 18 million nurses short of what is needed to care for its population of 1.3 billion.

The College is continuing to educate nurses from Taiwan through a partnership with the Global Nursing Institute (GNI), bringing registered nurses from Taiwan to the College “My friends from different countries talked for advanced training. The National Taichung with me about how the College met our Nursing College in Taiwan is pursuing a needs regardless of our backgrounds. Memorandum of International Exchange with The educational standard is very high. the College, further illustrating the College’s I cannot say enough good things about reputation overseas. Owens Community College.” Gibril Kargbo Over the past three years, the on-campus Native of Sierra Leone international student population increased Owens student 52 percent, representing 43 countries including • Brazil • Jordan • Philippines • Tunisia Registered Nursing major larger nations like Russia, Sweden, Saudi • Canada • Kenya • Poland • Turkey Arabia, Brazil and Japan and smaller nations such as Kuwait, Ghana and Sierra Leone –

• China • Korea • Russia • United Arab Owens student Gibril Kargbo’s homeland. Emirates • Colombia • Kuwait • Saudi Arabia • Venezuela “Everything at Owens was different from what I grew • Germany • Lebanon • Sierra Leone • Vietnam up with – the teaching, the learning environment, • Ghana • Malaysia • Spain the testing, the grading – and because of that, I have • Yemen • India • Nepal • St. Lucia expanded my knowledge and critical thinking skills,” said • Zambia Kargbo, who attended the College on a soccer scholarship. • Indonesia • Netherlands • Sweden • Iran • Nigeria • Syria Besides traveling to the United States, another means has made an Owens education available internationally. In 2006, residents from • Israel • Oman • Taiwan Germany, Japan, Kuwait and Taiwan took eOwens online courses and • Jamaica • Pakistan • Tanzania the College is currently developing a web-based International Nursing • Japan • Palestine • Thailand Certificate, which will be available to students worldwide.

7 8 Owens Community College provides for the seamless transfer of credits from one public post-secondary An Owens education institution to another in Ohio. transfers to many Students from more than 300 colleges and universities transferred their credits to or from the College in 2006.

The College’s low tuition is one of the many advantages for four-year colleges students wanting to earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and then transfer their credits to other institutions. Students also appreciate an Owens education for its and universities. quality and experienced faculty as they advance toward their goal.

“It was very easy to get into Owens classes when you needed to. I was told I had one of the most complete transfer records to prepare me for my bachelor’s degree,” said Tessa Gresko, who finished her Associate’s Degree in August 2006 and transferred to Mercy College of Northwest Ohio. She is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health care administration. “It was a smooth transition,” she said.

The Owens classroom is a rich and diverse experience for students such as Gresko and Antioch College Siena Heights University Darius Hall, who spent four years in the U.S. Ashland University Tiffin University Navy and is majoring in Communications with “The military (advisor at another university) told Bluffton University University of Detroit Mercy a minor in African-American studies. me take as many classes at Owens as possible that will transfer and then transfer my credits Bowling Green State University University of Findlay The diversity of students adds unique value to the because classes at Owens are more affordable.” Cleveland State University University of Kentucky learning process. This is especially true in the Summer Darius Hall Semester, when students who attend other colleges Defiance College University of Maryland Owens student and universities enroll at Owens while they are home for Former U.S. Navy serviceman Eastern Kentucky University University of Michigan summer. In 2006, students from nearly 80 other colleges (far right) and universities took Summer Semester classes and Eastern Michigan University University of Phoenix transferred the credits toward their degree program. Franklin University University of Toledo TESSA GRESKO Heidelberg College University of Windsor Many of these students realized the advantage in taking Owens 2006 Owens graduate classes, how it contributed to graduating on time or ahead of Transferred to Mercy College Lourdes College Wayne State University of Northwest Ohio schedule and even reduced the average cost of their bachelor’s degree. (near right) Mount Vernon Nazarene University Wright State University

Monroe County Community College Youngstown State University

Northwestern College

Ohio Northern University NOTE: Owens has official transfer agreements with the colleges and Ohio State University universities listed.

9 10 Well-rounded Owens Community College graduates The Owens experience understand how to prioritize their academics with family and work commitments and includes more than non-academic interests.

“You learn to manage your time, knowing you have assignments 60 organizations and due on certain dates and you might have to spend three days on the road at a tournament,” Owens student Brian Bowker said. “Being involved helps you complete assignments ahead of time. Your assignments are more thought-out intercollegiate athletics. and accurate.” “There are a lot of different ways to Alpha Mu Gamma Kappa Beta Delta Rotaract Club get involved here. You can learn many Under the direction of the Office of Student things and hang out with other students (Nu Kappa Chapter) (Pi Chapter) Sailing Club Activities, student groups balance recreation with who have the same interests as you. community service projects. Student Government Bible Study Club Landscape and Turf Crew Sigma Kappa Delta It makes college a lot more fun.” Camera Work Photo Club Latino Student Union (Theta Alpha Chapter) was one of the most active organizations, promoting voter registration and lobbying Campus Crusade for Christ Music Club Ski Club Brian Bowker with Ohio legislators in Columbus about the Chess Club Outlook Student Society of Manufacturing Owens Express golf team Pre-Business Administration major importance of higher education. Chi Alpha Epsilon Newspaper Engineers Chinese as a Foreign Owens Black Student African American Student Government also collected and Student Union Brotherhood Language Club delivered goods and supplies to help Colleges Against Cancer Owens Japanese Club Student American Dental Hurricane Katrina victims and others living Hygienists Association at Owens Owens Poet’s Society: in area community shelters and sponsored Early Childhood Education Broken Silence Student Association for on-campus events honoring military veterans Student Association Owens Dance Express Young Children and Black History Month. Epsilon Pi Tau Owens Environmental Student Involved Club Express Baseball Club Student Nurse’s In athletics, the College’s seven intercollegiate Association teams won 67 percent of their games and the Express Cheerleading Owens Hospitality and Culinary Club Student Occupational Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Express Golf Owens Judo Club Therapy Assistant championship in women’s volleyball and softball. Express Men’s Basketball Association Owens Shotokan The golf team, in its inaugural season, reached the Express Men’s Soccer Karate Club Student Physical Therapist NJCAA national tournament and placed 14th overall. Express Softball Assistant Organization Owens Student Express Women’s Government Students in Free Enterprise Individually, five student-athletes received All-American Basketball or Academic All-American honors, marking the 17th Owens Students Involved Surgical Technology Club Express Women’s in Dietetics Tau Alpha Pi consecutive year at least one student-athlete was Volleyball recognized nationally. Additionally, the Milwaukee Owens Visual Arts Club Teacher Education Gamers United Brewers signed Express pitcher Mike Ramlow Jr., Owens XPRESS Student Association the third baseball player drafted in school history. Gay Straight Alliance Winterguard Toastmasters International Habitat for Humanity Psi Beta Tomorrow’s Imagers Perhaps the most notable accomplishment belonged to the Express Hands on American Phi Theta Kappa Wrestling Club cheerleading squad, which performed on the world’s largest sporting Sign Language Club Alpha Omega Pi Chapter and entertainment stage, dancing to the music of the legendary Rolling Health Information Phi Theta Kappa Stones as part of the Super Bowl XL halftime show at Ford Field in Detroit. Technology Student Beta Xi Chi Chapter Association

11 12 Owens Community College specializes in meeting the needs of an ever-changing Northwest Ohio In today’s rapidly business and industry community. changing world, The College is committed to helping business organizations realize their potential and increase productivity by offering high quality instruction and relevant programs consistent with current and emerging educational and labor market needs. lifelong learning is

In 2006, the College served the training needs of more than 13,500 non-credit students and 400-plus companies. the standard, not

“The appeal of Owens Community College is the reliability of its instructors, its training programs and the exception. the opportunity to work together to receive grants. The training is convenient and flexible,” said Sherry Unverferth, Human Resources Administrator, Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay Division. “Owens Community College has exceeded our expectations.”

On the Findlay-area Campus, the new Community Education and Wellness Center expands training opportunities for business organizations. The Center features a multipurpose room that seats 375 people for banquets and 500 people theater-style as well as a tiered, 150-plus seat wireless classroom, two computer labs and two open laboratory/shop bay areas with attached classrooms.

Aside from offering training to business organizations, the College provides a transitioning team to assist employees with career planning in the event of business and plant closings or acquisitions. When the Ford Motor Company’s Stamping Plant in Maumee announced its 2008 closing, the College immediately reached out to the plant’s employees, teaching on-site classes about job search skills Pictured: and skill transference and educating these employees about “Owens training fits the needs of people ANDY SCHALK their buyout option and retraining possibilities. working full time. We would definitely Plastics Quality & Process Technician recommend Owens Community College The College continued to have a daily presence at Ford’s Engine Plant in Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay Division Owens student – and we have.” Lima with five employees working on two initiatives. In 2006, Ford outsourced its on-site training program and management of its training facility to the College, Sherry Unverferth On the Findlay-area Campus, the new Community Education which continued to teach Ford employees GED, college prep and computer courses Human Resources Administrator and Wellness Center expands training opportunities for through the Skills Enhancement Program. Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay Division business organizations.

13 14 The Center for Emergency“The Preparedness Spanish American grand Organization Scholarship I received has provided The Center will opening will showcaseme with first the resourcesresponders to do myand salute these everydaybest while heroes at Owens. April More 29, students 2007. should take advantage of all the offer the ultimate After training first respondersopportunities like Chief available.” Russell Rife for nearly four decades, Owens Community College takes the lead in ASHLEY SMITH comprehensive police,Owens fire student and emergency medical training training experience. with the openingMiddle of the Childhood$20 million CenterEducation for major Emergency Preparedness. Owens Community College makes a college The new facilityeducation demonstrates more accessible the College’s through scholarships responsivenessand financial to the communityaid, which offer by providing students the a greater highestopportunity level of multi-agency, to achieve theirscenario-based goals. training for first responders. “I wasn’t sure how I was going to afford to go to “It’s college,”your job toSmith think said. fast “Fortunately, as a first responder,” Owens has Chiefscholarship Rife said. opportunities “There’s not fora lot students of time likefor me.” you to think about how to do something in an emergencyIn 2006, Smith situation. received It has one to ofbe more instinctual.” than 370 scholarships totaling $717,000 awarded by Owens TheCommunity College assembledCollege, the a Owens consortium Community of police, College fireBoard and of Trustees,emergency the medical Owens experts Community to shape College theFoundation Center’s and development the Owens and Community design before College Alumnibreaking Association. ground in 2004. Aside By fromcollaborating scholarships, with a more thannumber 10,000 of agencies, students the received College $45.5has ensured million its in curricularfederal financial offerings aidmeet assistance the community’s to attend needs. Owens Community College. In 2006, the College expanded its partnerships with the Ohio Fire Academy, Ohio Police Officer THE CENTER FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WAS CREATED IN Students such as Smith are greatly assisted by the TrainingFoundation, Academy which and has U.S. achieved Coast Guard. a net asset value PART THROUGH MATERIAL AND SUPPLY DONATIONS PROVIDED of more than $2 million and granted more than $1.1 BY THE FOLLOWING: Multi-agencymillion in scholarshipstraining will beand a program key component support to since the Centerincorporation for Emergency in 2002. Preparedness. The Annual Giving Located Campaign on Bowers Asphalt and Paving, Inc. Northwood Estates 110 acresinitiative at the fostersconvergence awareness of Tracy and Walbridge roads, the Center features a variety of training props, Carter Lumber Perrysburg Fire Department and raises funds for students. In 2006, 453 donors “By bringing this caliber of facility to Northwest including gavea confined to Foundation space simulator, initiatives, collapsed resulting building City of Toledo Fire Division Perrysburg Township Fire Department Ohio, regional training can be enhanced for scenario andin burnan additional building consisting $325,000 oftoward three scholarshipscomputer- and CSX Transportation Inc. Pilkington North America Inc. firefighters and our first responders. And by controlled LPGprogram burn rooms support. and a Class A burn room. raising their training level and improving their FirstEnergy Foundation Rudolph/Libbe Inc. skills and education, the safety level of the The burn building isAs connected a result of to the a five-storyCollege’s affordable tower used tuition for rates, Forklifts of Toledo Sky Bank citizens of the region will also increase.” rope rescue and ladderFoundation training, and donors outside can the assist burn a building, greater threenumber of additional LPG burn propsstudents. include a Basedcar fire on simulator, 2006-07 a averagetank truck tuition simulator rates, Hancor Inc. Speedway SuperAmerica Fire Chief Russell Rife and an LPG stationary fuel tank.more than six students obtained Independent Concrete Pipe Co. Temp Glass of Toledo City of Fostoria 1988 Owens graduate an Owens education at the same cost as Nagle Trucking The Andersons, Inc. The Center’s mock city includes a gasone station, student bank, enrolled drug atstore, a private houses college and other business buildings that will be used for burglaryor university. and hostage rescue simulations, and the Center’s driving track and skid pads will be utilized for automobile training scenarios. 15 16

Owens Community College’s faculty members are truly focused on student success.

Due to a wealth of advanced and technical degrees along with real-world employment experience, the College’s more than 1,100 faculty members engage students with a superior educational experience.

Faculty members know exactly what employers want through their extensive professional relationships and regular contact with their academic program area’s advisory board members.

Many faculty members bring their professional work experience into the classroom – a true benefit to students. Their knowledge base stretches beyond the textbook and includes anecdotal stories from the “Teaching at Owens is truly a rewarding “I receive satisfaction from seeing present day, week or month, keeping the curriculum experience for me. We have the students grow and mature as a result fresh, interesting and updated. opportunity to support the students of planting the seeds of knowledge and make a difference in their quest through their course work. It is also Dedicated to lifelong learning, the faculty for education. Being able to deliver pleasing to see graduates succeed in members also expand their knowledge by our technology classes in high quality the real world and return to Owens as pursuing continued education and advanced computer labs, rather than in the adjunct faculty members, serving on degrees. In fact, 76 percent of the College’s lecture hall, gives our students the advisory committees and seeing the full-time faculty members have earned edge in meeting their goals.” knowledge base perpetuated.” doctoral or master’s degrees. CY KEIFFER, B.S., M.A., MBA PAUL T. SVATIK, B.S., M.Ed, CBET Assistant Professor Professor Computer Programming Biomedical Electronics Technology “‘Those who love teaching help others School of Business and “Teaching is about compassion for School of Technology “Teaching at Owens is an incredible love learning’ is a saying that guides Information Technology students, a genuine desire to impart 28 years at Owens experience. I have the privilege of my work at Owens. I try to model the 6 years at Owens knowledge as something of value working with very talented, hard spirit of that quote in the hope future and assistance in the development of working and dedicated individuals. and current educators I encounter in future leaders. Education, within itself, It warms my heart to visit current our learning community will do the can’t make us all leaders, but certainly students in the clinical setting and see same in their own classrooms. Being can teach us which leaders to follow.” former students gainfully employed in a professor at Owens is an exciting, a career that is exciting, challenging challenging, humbling and gratifying ANGELA L. ONDRUS, BSCJ, M.Ed. and financially rewarding for them. experience that continually renews my Professor I have warm affection toward my zeal for teaching and lifelong learning.” Criminal Justice students and a genuine desire to help School of Public Safety and them be successful professionally PAMELA CHIBUCOS, B.S., M.S. Emergency Preparedness and personally.” Professor 22 years at Owens Department of Teacher Education SUSAN PERRY, B.S., RDMS School of Arts and Sciences Program Coordinator 13 years at Owens Diagnostic Medical Sonography School of Health Sciences 9 years at Owens

17 18 “The skill level of Owens graduates “The Spanish American Organization is high. You don’t have to wait two Owens Community College has a vested interest in Scholarship I received has provided additional years and hire students The Owens investment building a thriving Northwestme with the Ohio. resources The to College’s do my with a bachelor’s degree. The best while at Owens. More students technical skills you learn at employees live and work here and a majority should take advantage of all the Owens prepare you to enter the multiplies to a $210 of its graduatesopportunities remain in available.” the area. workforce immediately.” Ruth Whitaker Attentively preparingASHLEY a highly SMITHqualified workforce, the College million contribution to Corporate Quality Engineer is helping to fuelOwens the region’s student economic growth and vitality. 1993 Owens graduate Middle Childhood Education major In a 2006 report on a survey of College graduates, nearly 94 percentOwens indicated Community their Owens College education makes a collegehelped the local economy. them achieveeducation their more educational accessible goal through and about scholarships 90 percentand financial said they aid, were which employed. offer students Of that a total,greater 70 percentopportunity indicated to achieve they lived their and goals. worked in the Toledo or Findlay areas. Despite less than ideal economic“I wasn’t conditions, sure how I thewas employment going to afford status to go of to graduatescollege,” continues Smith said. to “Fortunately, be high. Owens has scholarship opportunities for students like me.” Higher education generally leads to a better lifestyle,In 2006, whichSmith canreceived decrease one ofthe more cost than of 370 taxpayer-supportedscholarships totaling social $717,000 services. awarded According by Owens Fiscal Year 2006 • State Appropriations $38,049,111 toCommunity the Ohio BoardCollege, of theRegents, Owens typical Community college College Revenue • Tuition & Fees $22,251,794 graduatesBoard of Trustees, can expect the to Owens earn almostCommunity twice College as • Federal & Other Grants $21,365,059 Foundationmuch as workers and the with Owens a high Community school diploma College • Auxiliary Services $7,950,348 Alumniin the course Association. of their Aside lifetime. from scholarships, more • Capital Grants & Appropriations $3,376,430 than 10,000 students received $45.5 million in federal financial aid assistance to attend Owens • Other $3,060,862 To assist students and alumni in finding Community College. • Sales & Service $67,895 employment, the College’s J.O.B.S. Office partners with more than 1,300 employersStudents nationally.such as Smith are greatly assisted by the Foundation, which has achieved a net asset value (IN MILLIONS) $96.1 TOTAL “Owensof more Community than $2 Collegemillion andis a realgranted benefit more to than our $1.1 community,”million in said scholarships Ruth Whitaker and program of ThyssenKrupp support since Crankshaftincorporation Co., LLC inFostoria 2002. TheMachining. Annual SheGiving is Campaign Fiscal Year 2006 • Instruction & Research $40,534,383 also aninitiative Owens adjunct fosters faculty awareness member. and raises funds for students. In 2006, 453 donors Expenditures • Institutional Support $13,559,943 gave to Foundation initiatives, resulting • Plant Operations & Maintenance $9,475,132 Beyond its educational capability, the College has an overwhelmingin aneconomic additional impact $325,000 on the towardcommunity. scholarships and Auxiliary Enterprises $8,216,435 • program support. Student Services $6,341,760 • The College’s budget, in excess of $91.5 million, creates an • Depreciation $4,033,400 economic stimulus asAs faculty a result and of staffthe College’s salaries andaffordable benefits tuition of rates, • Academic Support $3,998,235 $57 million ripple throughFoundation the local donorseconomy. can Add assist in the a greater infusion number of of • Scholarships & Aid $3,081,593 nearly $800,000 in constructionstudents. projects, Based and on clearly2006-07 the average College tuitionis a rates, • Public Service $2,083,089 driving force in the local economy.more than six students obtained • Institutional Research $194,209 an Owens education at the same cost as When measuring subsequent “2.1 multiplier”one student effects, enrolled the College’s at a private total college economic (IN MILLIONS) $91.5 TOTAL impact in Northwest Ohio was more than $210or university. million in 2006.

19 20 With more than 1,800 active members, community outreach initiatives and vibrant events, the The Alumni Association Owens Community College Alumni Association positively impacts Northwest Ohio. strengthened the

Carolyn Chapman is one of 19 business and industry leaders who comprise an energetic Alumni Board responsible for the connection and Association’s growing list of activities.

“I enjoy the camaraderie and the experience of connecting with fellow Owens alumni,” said Chapman, a graduate of sense of pride between the College’s office secretarial technology program.

The Association continued to sponsor two signature alumni and their events in 2006, one directly benefiting children and another honoring those in public service. alma mater. Through Backpack to the Future, the Association collected more than 250 backpacks and nearly 3,200 school supply items and donated these materials to children at 10 area elementary schools. At the annual Outstanding Service Awards, the Association recognized the heroic efforts of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical personnel from Northwest Ohio.

The Alumni Association’s major fundraisers, including the annual Golf Classic and Alumni Phonathon, helped grow the Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund to nearly $93,000, an amount that has grown by 830 percent in just three years. The scholarship fund, through the generosity of alumni and community members, enables children of Association members to receive financial support to ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP GROWTH attend Owens Community College. • 2002 64 To help form an ever-lasting bond between alumni, faculty, “By being a member of the Alumni Board of staff and current and future students, the Association also Directors, I help the Alumni Association in • 2003 1,267 held a number of well-attended and successful social events, its mission to engage alumni and students in • 2004 1,473 including the Mud Hens Night, Shop ‘Til You Drop and programs, events and services that energize • 2005 1,643 Whitewater Rafting. interest, build loyalty and strengthen support of Owens Community College.” • 2006 1,836

CAROLYN CHAPMAN Source: Owens Community College Alumni Association. Human Resources Manager 1991 Owens graduate

21 22 “I see Owens Community College having Owens Community College“The diligently Spanish American cultivates Organization a similar philosophy as ProMedica Scholarship I received has provided Community partners Health System. You develop collaborative community partners throughme with the outreach resources programsto do my relationships that are a ‘win-win’ for connecting the Collegebest while to atstudents, Owens. More business students the community.” should take advantage of all the play a pivotal role organizations, opportunitiesnot-for-profits available.” and partner DR. GLADEEN ROBERTS, Ph.D., RN, CHE educational institutions. President ASHLEY SMITH ProMedica Health System Owens student One of the College’s largest initiatives is identifying in the College’s Continuing Care Services Middle Childhood Education major and partnering with medical facilities that serve as clinical sitesOwens for students Community from College the School makes of Healtha college success. Sciences educationand School more of Public accessible Safety through and Emergency scholarships Preparedness.and financial Many ofaid, the which College’s offer clinicalstudents sites a greater are ownedopportunity and managed to achieveby ProMedica their goals. Health System.

“ProMedica“I wasn’t has sure had how excellent I was going partnerships to afford with to go to Owenscollege,” Community Smith said.College. “Fortunately, We make sureOwens we has havescholarship clinical spots opportunities for their students,” for students said like me.” Dr. Gladeen Roberts of ProMedica Health SystemIn 2006, Continuing Smith received Care Services. one of more than 370 scholarships totaling $717,000 awarded by Owens TheCommunity College’s College, community the Owensoutreach Community also College includesBoard of recruitingTrustees, theemployees Owens Communityfrom more College thanFoundation 500 business and the organizations Owens Community to serve College on Alumniadvisory Association. committees Aside responsible from scholarships, for shaping more thanand refining 10,000 studentsacademic received curricula. $45.5 million in federal financial aid assistance to attend Owens InCommunity 2006, Owens College. Community College and Lourdes College formulated a unique partnershipStudents such program as Smith called are 60/60, greatly which assisted by the allowsFoundation, allied health which studentshas achieved at Owens a net toasset also value earnof amore baccalaureate than $2 million degree and at granted Lourdes. more To bethan $1.1 eligible,million students in scholarships must pursue and programan Associate support of since Appliedincorporation Science degree in 2002. in the The College’s Annual Giving health Campaign informationinitiative technology, fosters awareness occupational therapy assistant,and radiography raises funds or for surgical students. programs. In 2006, 453 donors gave to Foundation initiatives, resulting The Collegein continued an additional to add $325,000 off-campus toward educational scholarships and sites for students,program furthering support. the mission of convenience and accessibility for a higher education. In December 2006, the College and ToledoAs a resultPublic of Schools the College’s signed affordablean agreement tuition rates, allowing the College Foundationto offer classes donors at thecan newassist Rogers a greater number of The College partnered with General Motors Corp. and the High School. Besides Toledostudents. Public Based Schools, on 2006-07the College average tuition rates, has off-campus educational partnerships with five additional Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) and hosted the Toledo more than six students obtained high schools in Northwest Ohio. Auto Show Preview Day at the Toledo Seagate Convention Centre an Owens education at the same cost as one student enrolled at a private college for more than 220 high school students, who explored careers The College also partnered with the Putnamor university. County Educational Service Center and within the automotive industry. began holding classes at its Skilled Learning Center in October 2006. 23 24 Owens Community College is a destination for community members seeking performing and The Center is an visual arts experiences that challenge, educate and entertain. exhilarating, intimate

The College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts concluded its fourth and most successful year in 2006, highlighted by a 40 setting for performing percent increase in attendance for the performing arts and the Judy Chicago exhibit in the Terhune Gallery.

Artists originating from Chicago, New York, Boston, and visual arts. Detroit, Florida, New Mexico, Virginia and Canada performed on the mainstage theatre, including Japanese drumming sensation San Jose Taiko and the “Modern Day Houdini” tandem, the Spencers.

The Family Fun Series continued to attract audiences of all ages with shows titled “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fair(l)y Stoopid Tales” and “I’m pleasantly surprised how good ArtsPower’s production of “Harry the Dirty Dog.” the entertainment is and at the quality of the performers.” Many of the shows included workshops, which provided students and community members an DOUGLAS HOLDRIDGE opportunity to meet the artists and learn about Perrysburg resident their music, craft or style prior to the performance. CFPA Theatre Patron

All of this innovative, creative and stimulating entertainment drew patrons from as far away as Cleveland, Ann Arbor, Toronto and California as well as the Northwest Ohio community, including Douglas Holdridge and his wife, Judy.

In the Terhune Gallery, an average of nearly 1,000 people per show viewed eight exhibitions, ranging from juried shows for students and faculty members to the community arts show.

The Gallery’s reputation continues to expand along with that of the theatre, as more people learn about the performing and visual arts scheduled at the Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts.

Nearly 1,300 people viewed Judy Chicago’s “Studies from the Holocaust Project: From Darkness Into Light” at the Walter E. Terhune Gallery. The exhibition ran for six weeks and included a day-long lecture series and music inspired by the Holocaust. 25 26

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The College and the Greater Northwest Five area police, fire and emergency Nearly 200 students, faculty and staff College students and Ohio Tech Prep Consortium announced the medical professionals received the third members attended the panel discussion, employees as well as availability of thousands of Tech Prep annual Outstanding Service Awards “The Past, Present and Future of the Black community members scholarship dollars for area graduating presented by the Owens Community Middle Class” as part of the College’s walked all night and high school seniors. College Alumni Association for remarkable Black History Month celebration. raised more than contributions to Northwest Ohio’s $18,600 at the American surrounding communities. Efrem Graham, a reporter/weekend anchor Cancer Society’s annual at WTVG-TV ABC Channel 13 and Darius Relay for Life event at the Student Award winners were Mick Frisbie and Hall, president of the Black Student Union, Health and Activities Center. Marvin Hug of the Williams County moderated the discussion on Michael Eric Sheriff’s Office, Holli Engle of the Jerry Dyson’s acclaimed book, “Is Bill Cosby Right?: City Volunteer Fire Department, J. Eric Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind?” Larson of Wood County Emergency Area residents honored local soldiers as More than 6,000 community members Management and Leonard Chapman The panel consisted of Vincent Muhammad, the College hosted a Homecoming and attended the 49-team Ohio High School of Bloomdale Fire and Rescue. an area minister and author; Sharon Perry- Freedom Salute Campaign Ceremony for Athletic Association Division III District Nause, director of the Northwest Ohio approximately 130 personnel from the Ohio Wrestling Tournament over two Academic Center, Tiffin University; John Scott, National Guard’s 612th Engineer Battalion, days at the Student Health and author of “Kaleidoscope” and “Shorty”; Keith which is based in Walbridge. Activities Center. Lee Johnson, Owens alumnus and author of “Sugar and Spice” and “Little Black Girl Lost”; Dr. Morris Jenkins, assistant professor Nearly 80 Girl Scouts of Maumee Valley Nearly 350 students and community The largest graduating class in College of Criminal Justice, University of Toledo; and their parents rolled up their sleeves and members attended the history – more than 700 strong – received and Tywana Hilliard, area diversity youth learned about basic car maintenance 10th annual Lincoln their degrees and certificates during the advocate, educator and parent. as the College presented four “Car Motor Sports 40th annual Spring Commencement Gov. Bob Taft’s roundtable discussion on Sense” programs at the Transportation Welding Night, on Thursday, May 11 at the Student Health education reform featured Medical University Technologies Center. which featured and Activities Center. of Ohio President Dr.Lloyd Jacobs, Sylvania approximately 20 race Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Rieger and cars and motorcycles James M. Murray, president of Ohio Operations Fifth Third Bank Vice President for Community The College’s Literacy Committee at the Transportation for FirstEnergy Corp., served as the keynote Affairs Larry Sykes as well as Owens President adopted Delgado Community Technologies Center. Dennis Klingman speaker. Irina Ashton, a diagnostic medical Dr. Christa Adams and student Nicholas College in Hurricane- of Lincoln Electric, the training sonography major, addressed the graduates Huenefeld. Gov. Taft was on the Toledo-area ravaged New Orleans supervisor at Indianapolis Motor as the class representative. The Student Government-sponsored Campus promoting the Ohio Core high and through special Speedway, was the guest speaker. “Spring Fling” student festival prior school curriculum requirements. events raised more to May finals week continued to be a than $1,000 to help At its first-ever regatta, the smash event on the Toledo- and Findlay- restore Delgado’s Twenty-five students, faculty and College’s newly formed area campuses with free food, games The College’s Moss Memorial Library. staff from the Findlay-area Campus Sailing Club finished and entertainment. Academic Enhancement raised more than $1,500 to benefit second out of 13 other and Student Resource at-risk children in Hancock County at four-year colleges and Center partnered with Ayersville and Elmwood high schools the Children’s Mentoring Connection universities, including Notre More than 20 area cheerleading teams Oral hygiene, X-rays and fillings were the the SHARE Program of finished first and second as the College’s Bowling for Kids event at AMF Dame, Marquette University tested their ability against some of the focus of free dental appointments at the Behavioral Connections Diesel Technology program and John Deere Sportsman Lanes. and the University of Wisconsin. best squads in Ohio when the College College as more than 100 Northwest Ohio in raising society’s awareness sponsored the 12th annual FFA District I hosted its annual cheerleading elementary and high school students’ teeth of violent crimes and hosted the Tractor Troubleshooting Contest. competition at the Student Health were transformed to pearly whites during Clothesline Project in recognition and Activities Center. the nationwide Give Kids A Smile Day. of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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The College participated in a collaborative Michael Navarre, Fifteen College To meet the community’s needs, the School venture with the U.S. Army to help in Chief of Police for employees and of Health Sciences launched four new alleviating the military nursing shortage. the Toledo Police students spent academic programs to start the 2006-07 The College’s registered nursing program Department, an afternoon at academic year – the paramedic to registered was selected as one of only 17 academic received Hospice of Northwest nurse bridge, massage therapy and culinary arts institutions to travel to Fort Gordon Military the College’s Ohio in Perrysburg associate degree programs and the computed Installation in Fort Gordon, Ga., and take 2006 Community volunteering their time tomography online certificate program. part in a two-day informational visit and Partnership Award on the Toledo-area trimming, weeding and watering flower study focusing on U.S. Army medicine Campus as part of the Community pots as part of the United Way’s and the nursing corps. Appreciation breakfast celebration. “Day of Caring,” a project designed to strengthen the surrounding communities. At Findlay Country Club, Ivy Maria, The College paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 Director of Child with remembrance ceremonies on the Toledo- The College and the Lake Local School More than 500 students received Development for and Findlay-area campuses at 8:46 a.m. on District entered into a new partnership their degrees and certifications at the Hancock, Hardin, the five-year anniversary of the tragedy. and began planning the creation of a 28th annual Fall Commencement on Wyandot and The 9/11 tribute featured more than 2,000 preparing to succeed in college program, Thursday, December 14 at the Student Putnam Community 3-foot by 5-foot American flags adorning the an early childhood education literacy Health and Activities Center. Action Commission, received Findlay-area Campus landscape as part of the enhancement program and a hands-on the 2006 Community Partnership Award National Healing Field Flag Memorial. transportation maintenance and Dr. Robert C. Helmer, president of Lourdes for her work with the Findlay-area Campus. repair program. College, served as the keynote speaker. Beatriz Steen, an Office Administration The Community Partnership Award The College received major and honors student, addressed the was established in 2004 to honor a $1.7 million federal The College partnered with 92.5 KISS-FM graduates as their class representative. individuals or organizations that grant to enhance and and FOX Toledo to offer the “Ultimate Tuition have supported the College directly foster student success Challenge 2” scholarship contest that Gretchen Carroll, J.D., professor of or indirectly by giving of their time, – the largest grant resulted in the awarding of free college Findlay-area Campus students, faculty and business management, was chosen by skills and energy to assist Owens in or gift ever received education to two area residents. staff gave back to the community at the the Association of Collegiate Business its mission of providing access to a in the College’s 41-year holidays, donating nearly 200 coats to the Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to receive quality, affordable education, which history. Selected as one of only 34 academic The grand-prize winner, Sharon Spangler of United Way’s Coats for Christmas event. the distinguished International Teaching meets the needs of students, and institutions nationwide to receive the Title III, Weston, won one year of free Owens tuition, Excellence Award among associate business and industry throughout Part A, Strengthening Institutions Grant while the runner-up, Theresa Hamlin of Findlay, In taking part in Toys for Tots, the degree institutions in North America. The the surrounding communities. from the U.S. Department of Education won one semester of free tuition at the College. Findlay-area Campus Student Nurse’s award recognizes exemplary contributions Office of Postsecondary Education, the Association delivered holiday gifts to and dedication to the teaching profession. grant will be used to enhance and expand children at Valley Regional College employees donated more than educational resources designed to support The inaugural “We Are I.T.” recruiting event Health Center in Findlay, Wood County $22,100 for the annual Community student success. drew more than 100 girls in junior high and high Hospital in Bowling Green, Lima Memorial College students, employees and Giving Campaign benefiting the United Student Nicholas Huenefeld showcased school to explore career options within the Hospital in Lima, Mercy Hospital of Tiffin community members helped save lives Way of Greater Toledo, Findlay-Hancock Dr. Jason Tetzloff was named Director his ketchup-drinking ability on “The School of Business and Information Technology. in Tiffin and Fremont Memorial Hospital by donating 102 units of blood during the County United Way, Community Health of the College’s Title III initiative. Tonight Show starring Jay Leno,” drinking The professional conference was held in in Fremont. American Red Cross blood drives on Charities of Ohio, Earth Shares of Ohio 14 ounces of ketchup through a straw. conjunction with the Ohio IT Business Advisory the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. and Northwest Ohio Community Shares. Earlier in the year, Huenefeld raised Network and the Office of Career-Technical The drive benefited the American Red Cross nearly $100 for the American Heart and Adult Education of the Ohio Department Western Lake Erie Region, which consists Association as he prepared for a future of Education. of 11 counties and 23 hospitals. attempt at entering the “Guinness Book of World Records” as the world’s fastest ketchup drinker. 29 30 OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: J. Michael Wilder, Chair Christa E. Adams, Ph.D. Daniel E. Kimmet David W. Seeger Marathon Petroleum Company LLC Owens Community College Dillin Corporation Great Lakes Credit Union, Inc. General Counsel and Secretary President Retired President & CEO Alumni Association President Arthur H. Smith, Vice Chair James W. Baehren Allan J. Libbe Libbey Inc. Owens-Illinois Rudolph/Libbe Inc. Rasesh H. Shah Retired Senior Vice President Founding Partner (Retired) The Andersons, Inc. Strategic Planning & General Counsel Owens Community College Trustee President - Rail Group Thomas F. Pounds, Secretary Toledo Free Press Randi S. Bellner John H. McDermott Sharon S. Speyer President/Publisher National City Bank The Hylant Group Sky Bank Market Executive and Vice President, Sales Regional President John W. Christy, Treasurer Senior Vice President Owens Corning Paul L. Meinerding STAFF: Vice President & Assistant Charles L. Bills Key Bank M. Scott Aubry General Counsel Ohio Logistics and Affiliates Senior Vice President Foundation Legal Counsel President/CEO Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Ann Savage, President/CEO Johnny M. Mickler, Sr. Attorney Owens Community College R. Jeffrey Bixler Greater Toledo Urban League, Inc. Executive Director of HCR Manor Care President/CEO Debra K. Green, CAP Fund Development Retired Foundation Assistant Secretary John C. Moore Owens Community College James F. Carter Consultant Senior Administrative Coordinator Wood County Commissioner Owens Community College Trustee Patricia M. Smith James H. Geers James M. Murray Foundation Assistant Treasurer Cooper Tire & Rubber Company FirstEnergy Owens Community College Vice President of President of Ohio Operations Senior Accountant Global Human Resources

OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: Dr. Angela K. Jackson Ann Savage BOARD of Sitting left to right: JACK T. SCULFORT, Trustee Standing left to right: R J MOLTER, Trustee Doctor of Optometry Owens Community College Dillin Homes LLC Pills & Packages Pharmacy David W. Seeger, President Mark N. Carr Quality Family Eyecare, Inc. Executive Director of President Pharmacist Great Lakes Credit Union, Inc. Genoa Bank Fund Development TRUSTEES Kaye L. Koevenig 11 years of service 35 years of service President & CEO Vice President Foundation President/CEO Mortgage Sales Manager Owens Community College Owens Community College JOHN C. MOORE, Vice Chair CARL R. PATTERSON, Trustee Andrea M. Gurcsik, SPHR Senior Accountant Allison M. Schroeder is led by a talented, diverse Consultant Vice President Carolyn S. Chapman The Town Center at Levis Commons G.S.W. Manufacturing, Susan M. Litten and passionate group of 7 years of service General Manager (Retired) TolTest, Inc. Human Resource Manager Assistant General Manager St. Luke’s Hospital 14 years of service Human Resource Manager Hill Partners, Inc. individuals. Appointed by the Allen Gunn MRI Senior/Supervisor RONALD A. MCMASTER, Ph.D., Chair Debra K. Green, CAP, Secretary Continental Secret Technologist Ohio Governor to six-year McMaster Motor Company and McMaster Fuel Ltd. DIANA H. (DEE) TALMAGE, Trustee William R. Steele Owens Community College Service Bureau, Inc. Spring Valley Architects, Inc. terms, the trustees continue President Educator and Former Ottawa Hills Janet M. Meacham Senior Administrative Coordinator Area Manager Principal 14 years of service School Board Member (Retired) Fifth Third Bank to lead the College to success Director of Marketing & Design 5 years of service Steven R. Cotner, Treasurer Sam R. Harden Assistant Vice President through their unwavering ALLAN J. LIBBE, Trustee Corporate Intelligence Consultants Owens Community College Regional Merchant Sales Frank M. Weaver commitment and support to Rudolph/Libbe Inc., H. RICHARD ROWE, Trustee President President, Student Government Lowe’s Founding Partner (Retired) Edward Jones Investments Michael W. Rickard the College’s Mission, Vision Sales Specialist 15 years of service Investment Representative Laura J. Moore, Association Christi Herder Owens Community College and Core Values. Millworking Department 3 years of service Executive Director Sky Bank, Mid Am Region Interim Director JOHN G. AULT, Trustee Owens Community College Senior Fraud Investigator Student Enrichment & Athletics Former Wood County Commissioner Director of Alumni Relations 31 22 years of service 32 DONORS for 2006 Allan J. Libbe Sue Moszkowicz Poggemeyer Design Group Pernell Shead Angela M. Tolland Sharon F. Libby William Mueller Timothy Pollauf The Shelly Company James Toppin Jerry Lohman National City Bank Shelley Pomerson Edward J. Shultz Darlene Torda Marie A. Louden-Hanes Ruth Ann Neff Thomas Pounds Denise S.S. Shuster 92.5 KISS FM Kay Blue Laurie Craig Dave and Carol Giesler Amy Inbody Janet Tornow 101.5 THE RIVER Carol Bohanan Jill Creps Steven Giles Independent Concrete Pipe Rita Lucas Gerald Newberry Clarabelle Price Thomas R. Sink Maria Torrez 104.7 FM WIOT Henry C. Bohleke Merl Creps Douglas Gillespie Jessica Inglefield Karen & Larry Lusiak Carrie Newby Marilyn Provencher Skillshot The Town Center at Levis Commons 1370 WSPD NEWSRADIO Bowers Asphalt & Paving, Inc. Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #772 James L. Gilmore David & Elaine Ingram Jerrie Lutman Jeffery Newby Debra S. Puhl Sky Bank Travis Lighting & Supply ABLE - Adult Basic & Patricia M. Breno Karen Culler Marilyn P. Gilroy Paula & Jonathan Inniger MT Business Technologies Michelle Newell Beth Pycraft Aaron C. Smith Tyler J. Trease Literacy Education Lisa M. Bressler Damrauer Marketing Inc. Denis Gooding Interstate Battery James Mahaney Susan Nichols R.R. Bowker LLC Arthur & Constance Smith ASIS International, Toledo Chapter Homer & Sue Brickey Thomas Davis Michael E. Grassley Jane Ish Sue Mahnen Joan Niese Roger Radeloff Christine M. Smith John Tursich Dr. Christa Adams & Mable A. Bridgman Deborah Dawley Melinda Gray Bill Ivoska Marathon Employees Political Normand Associates, Inc. SM Ziaur Rahman Patricia M. Smith Gary Ulrich Dr. William Jacobus Linda Brinkman Kathleen DeCavitch Great Lakes Credit Union Richard Jackman Action Committee Jenny Northrup Ed & Joanne Rankey Carolyn S. Snyder United Parcel Service John & Trudy Aleksander Marathon Petroleum Company LLC Barbara Rardin Vickie & Gregory Snyder Shirley & Larry Brinkman Tom Deckelman Debra K. Green Angela & Thomas Jackson Northwest Ohio Restaurant Marian F. VanDore Debra Allen Brooks Insurance Agency Shirley L. DeGoldsby David Alan Jackson Daniel Marchal Association Debra Rathke John & Phylis Solt Tom & Denise Green Robin S. VanGorder Peter M. Allesee Northwest Ohio Section, Linda J. Brown DePeal’s Electronic Services Darla Greer Maureen & Dennis Jacoby Robert Marczak Ed & Linda Reiter John Soltesz Brenda VanHoose Ken Alt American Welding Society Kathleen Brubaker Ruth Dielman Donna M. Gruber John Jenkins Mary Marten Renhill Staffing Erik K. Sorensen American Electric Power Karen Norton Diane Vassalle John C. Bruning dimech services inc. Andrea & Gary Gurcsik Patricia Jezak Burton E. Martensen Richard Ricci Spec-Weld Technologies, Inc. Ameriwood Industries Keith A. Norwalk, D.D.S. WNWO-TV 24 Brush Engineered Materials Barbara A. DiNardo Janice & Paul Gurtzweiler John Deere William C. Mason Bonita Riley Spring Valley Architects, Inc. Marcia Obarski Anderson Foundation Buckeye CableSystem Sandra DiPofi Gary Hagemeyer Betsy Johnson Master Chemical Corporation Judge Richard J. Rinebolt Michael R. Sprowls Nancy Wagner-Sieczkowski Sharon M. O’Connor The Andersons, Inc. Buckeye TeleSystem Jane & Donald Doty Guyve Hall Dennis G. Johnson Maumee Rotary Service Foundation Peggy J. Rinehart Linda Stacy Dr. Chris Ward & Gregg Ward Office Max Shelley Antesberger Susan Burris Rebecca S. Drayton Mary Hall Dianne Johnson Nancy L. Mayer Dr. & Mrs. B.J. Roberts Sharon G. Stein Donald Warnecke Ohio AgriBusiness Association Robert Asel Bruce Busby Lee DuBois Earl J. Johnson Gail McCain Robison, Curphey & O’Connell Kristi Stilwill Hancock Wood Electric Cooperative Educational Trust Dennis W. Weaver Tom Ashcraft Dianne Butler Mark Durivage Dr. Nancy Kurfess Johnson Cynthia McClain Sarah Rodgers Jason T. Stokes Ron and Amy Hansen Ohio Space Grant Consortium Victoria Weaver, Consultant Associated General Contractors William Butzin Susan Emerine Judi & Jerry Jones Kelly M. McCloskey Rooney Clinger Murray Architects Charles Stoncheck Sally M. Harms O-I Mary Kay Cosmetics of NW Ohio John Byers Nancy Emrick Kelly Jones Angie McGinnis Lois Mitten Rosenberry Amy K. Stone Thomas Harrison Nancy E. Okuley Victoria & Frank Weaver At Peace Massage Therapy Keith W. Sturton Patricia A. Cairns Judy Ennis Hart Associates Joanne Juan Carol McKee David & Jessica Rossman Kim Markiecki, LMT Kristy Osstifin Will Webb Kathleen Camp Martha Enroe Kahle Company dba K&L Ready Mix Cecilia & Roger McKinley Daniel Routzon SunSource David L. Hasbrouck Owens Community College John Ault Superior Uniform Sales, Inc. Sandra & Jerome Weidman Charles Campbell Brian J. Eppink Larry Hatcher Amy Karlovec Janet & Dennis Meacham Alumni Association H. Richard Rowe Auto Dealers United For Kids Becky Sybert Vivian John Welch Tracy Campbell Cindy Eschedor Duane Heck Kellermeyer Co. Mechanical Contractors Association Owens Community College Rudolph/Libbe Inc. Shareen M. Avery of NW Ohio Robert Ruhlin June Szczerbiak Edward Welcheck Theresa Capra-Roberts Tammy Esper Joanna Heck Toby Kennerk Athletic Department Terri Backes Medical University of Ohio Susan Rupert T & S Tool & Supply Destiny Joy Carpio Louise Estep Kay Heck KeyBank National Foundation Owens Community College John & Sharon Werner James W. Baehren at Toledo Foundation Bookstore Beverly Rust Diana H. (Dee) Talmage Christine M. Carson Maureen Fagans James Hemp Kiemle-Hankins Dawn E. Wetmore Lorena Baird Erleen C. Meminger Owens Community College Ronald Rutter Linda Tasch James Carter Patrick Farley Jerrold Henery Daniel E. Kimmet Mary Ann Whipple Cheryl Baker Enrollment Services Division Deb Chaney Jennifer Fehnrich Ann Kleinfelter Demetris Mestousis SLS Electric Team Sports Vicki D. Henery Owens Corning Foundation Inc. Ruth Whitaker Mike Baker Carolyn Chapman Susan Fiebelkorn Brian Koenig Sarah Metzger Siva Sakthivel Larry Tesnow Kathleen K. Higgins Lori Owens Whiteford Valley Golf Club Ball Corporation Charles Construction Services Fifth Third Bank Kaye Koevenig Teresa & Terry Metzger Mary Sander Jason M. Tetzloff Suzanne G. Hoffman Owens Workforce & Community Brent Wickham Jason Ball Pamela Chibucos FirstEnergy Foundation Karen Koke Brad & Monica Meyer Sally Sasse George Thiel Ami Holzscheiter Services Division Chas Louis Ballard Christine Christen Janet Forney Connie Konzen Marla Michelsen Elisabeth Scheffert Laura J. Thomley Kimberly Willford Home Savings Charitable Brian Paskvan Bev Baney Joan Ciarelli Mark Foster John P. Kraus Mid-American Cleaning Contractors Ken Scheuerman Barry Tidd The Wolfe Family Charitable Foundation Carl R. Patterson Kelly Bardwell Deborah Ciecka FOX TOLEDO Janet Kroos Christopher Miller Linda & Dale Schimmoeller Time Warner Cable Foundation Linda Homolka Pamela Pavlis Clifford Beamer Brenda Clark Elizabeth Frasure Rose Marie Kuceyeski Kenneth Miller Allison Schlagheck Sandra Tippin Anna & David Wolford Honeywell Hometown Solutions PepsiAmericas Lisa Beauch Clyde-Findlay Area Credit Union Freudenberg-NOK Corteco Paul A. Hotmer Janet M. Kuhl Tyler Miller Pamela Schlembach Toledo Area Bricklayers Phyllis Wolford Robert Perlinski JATC/Local #3 Kevin Becker Robert Coburn Sheril Frisco Jennifer Howard Marsha Kujawa Joseph Minarcin Bill Schmoekel Andrew B. Woodard Perrysburg Rotary Service Toledo Area Glaziers Benefit Alternative, Inc. Coca-Cola Bottling Company Kenneth Gahler Laud N. Kwaku David Mittman Jennifer Schnapp Myrna Howells-DeAustria Foundation JATC/Local #948 Woodco Federal Credit Union Robert Beyer Shealaurietta Cole Deborah Galliers Dr. Sandra Laas Lesta Mizer Kelly Schulte Marjorie L. Huff Joe & Sue Peschel Toledo Area Insulators Gregory Woodward Doris J. Bihn Colgan-Davis Inc. Cheryl R. Garlow Jennifer M. Hughes Lady Rockets Fan Igniters Susan Moan Phoenix Services Inc. Susanne W. Schwarck JATC/Local #45 Work Horse R. Jeffrey Bixler Lorry Cology & Richard Seese Heather S. Gaskins Huntington Bank Kathleen Lagger Terri Mohr Debra Pinkston Theresa Scott Toledo Area Painters Cristie Wright Ronald M. Bixler Ron & Kim Cook GEAPS Seaway Chapter Elisa A. Huss-Hage Lakefront Lines, Inc. R J Molter Piping Industry Professionals Seeger Consulting Service JATC/Local #7 Jon Zabowski Kay Black Cooper Tire & Rubber Company James H. Geers Hylant Group Gene Lapko John C. Moore & Employers David & Tracy Seeger Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. Kenneth Zawistowski Sarah M. Black Julee G. Cope Ruby M. Gehrisch Imagine That Photo, Inc. Ruby F. Lee Laura J. Moore Plante & Moran PLLC Stephen P. Shaffer Toledo Mobile Radio Association The Blade Foundation Steve Cotner Genoa Bank Amy Hansen Regina Lester Troy L. Moore Plastic Technologies, Inc. Rasesh H. Shah Patricia Tolford James Zubricky III

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