Growing greatness.

2001 - 2002 www.owens.edu A word from the President. At , success is more than a buzzword, more than a jingle, more than a clever turn of phrase. It is our mission. Our faculty and staff are well aware that at any given moment, each one of us is the most important person in a student’s life. That is a mission we take quite seriously. Visiting our beautiful campuses in Toledo and Findlay, you can’t miss the abundance of Owens’ success: thousands of new students each semester, new facilities under construction and new academic programs in development. Our greatest success undoubtedly is found in the personal stories of growth and achievement that our students love to tell about themselves. Many times these stories are not easy to tell. Some of our students come to campus fearful of the challenge that lies ahead. Some have even been told they could never make it in college. We know this is not true, and we show them how they can achieve success. Translate these stories into the future and you’ll see how Owens trains and educates so many people to make a difference in Northwest . Community colleges play a special role in educating our nation, this year enrolling over 10 million people. Community colleges have graduated astronauts, authors, governors, actors, U.S. Supreme Court justices and Olympic athletes. Owens is a very large community college: we serve over 36,000 students each year. For our faculty and staff, student success is more than a collective effort - it is a symphony. Hundreds of professionals work together daily to teach students, to serve students, to lead students, to guide students. Coming together in a harmony of efforts, Owens faculty and staff are here to support students in an all-around educational experience. Inevitably, growth and success involve change. Yet among all the changes underway at Owens, I can assure you that we remain committed to providing a high quality, affordable college education in our community. We are proud to support business and industry in providing a skilled workforce for Northwest Ohio. As we look to the future, I am grateful for the many talented, hard-working people we have at Owens - as well as many volunteers from the community. Together they help us to grow in exciting new directions and continue to meet the needs of students, business and industry, and the community at large. “Our greatest success undoubtedly is found in the personal Sincerely, stories of growth and achievement of our students.”

Dr. Christa Adams Christa Adams, Ph.D. President

Dr. Christa Adams became the fourth president in Community College in Greeley, Colorado from the 37-year history of Owens Community College 1992-1996. She holds bachelor’s and master’s in July 2001, replacing former President Daniel H. degrees in English from the University of Northern Brown who retired after 17 years as president. Colorado and a doctoral degree in community college administration/vocational education from Previously, Dr. Adams served as president of St. Clair Colorado State University. County Community College in Port Huron, Michigan for more than five years. Under her leadership, Dr. Adams is active in the state and community: St. Clair overturned a decade-long enrollment Promedica Bay Park Community Hospital Board decline, created the University Center that offers of Trustees, Northwest Ohio Regional Technology baccalaureate and graduate degrees, expanded Alliance Board of Directors, Northwest Ohio distance learning opportunities and launched Deputy to the Governor’s State of Ohio Regional numerous workforce development initiatives. Technology Action Board, Rotary Club of Toledo, The Salvation Army Board of Directors, State of In addition, while in Port Huron, Michigan she Ohio Learning Network Assessment Committee, developed the city’s Minority Affairs Advisory Council and received the minority community’s Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Gold Star for service to minorities. Trustees, Toledo Cultural Arts Center Board of Trustees, Council of Before heading to St. Clair in 1996, she was the Governments Board of Trustees and the Toledo Vice President for Academic Affairs at Aims Public Schools’ School Reform Committee.

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Growth is in the numbers.

At Owens Community College, States by Community College Week, sophomores in Northwest Ohio 100 producers of Associate Degrees The Toledo-area Campus is located studios for classes in drama, art, we know there are many ways to a national newspaper serving choose Owens over any other area nationwide. In addition, we’re just five miles south of Downtown music, photography and dance. measure success. community, technical and junior college or university. nationally ranked: Toledo. It features more than 260 colleges. • 6th for the top producers of acres of state-of-the-art buildings Plans are also underway for a new Count up the number of students, of Count the graduates. Protective Services Associate Degrees and facilities. Fire and Police Training Center. The graduates, of new campus buildings, Enrollment has grown by an Our outstanding job placement rate • 10th for Registered Nursing Toledo Police Academy and Toledo of new academic programs, of impressive 89 percent since becoming of 97 percent means that nearly all Associate Degrees The Findlay-area Campus, located just Fire Academy currently are housed community partners and it is more a comprehensive community college students are immediately employed • 16th for Agribusiness Associate off Interstate 75, is expanding so on our Toledo-area Campus and a than evident why Owens is a leading in 1994. Attracted by the small after graduation... 80 percent within Degrees rapidly that plans are underway to new building would expand their success story in higher education. classes, outstanding faculty and the their field of study. build a new campus. • 24th in Engineering Technologies training opportunities. lowest tuition around, over 36,000 Associate Degrees Count the students. credit and non-credit students are Owens graduates can be found at During the past seven years, the Count on the commitment. In fact, Owens was recently named enrolled this year. many of the biggest companies and The average Associate Degree College has built four new buildings: Enrollment is exploding. The College the fastest-growing community organizations in Northwest Ohio, graduate in Ohio earns an annual a new Library, Math/Science Center, is booming. And the good word college of its size in the United In addition, more freshman and such as ProMedica Health System, salary of $31,783 compared to just Audio/Visual Classroom Center and about Owens’ success is spreading Owens Credit Enrollment General Motors, the Toledo Police $32,650 for a bachelor’s degree a Student Health and Activities Center. to more and more people. Students, Fall Headcount Department, St. Vincent Mercy graduate, according to the Ohio Currently, a $10 million Center for business and industry leaders, and the 18 Medical Center, Rudolph/Libbe, Board of Regents. In comparison, Fine and Performing Arts is under community at large are responding in 16 Toledo Edison, State Farm Insurance, the average starting salary for a construction. This two-story facility force to our commitment to a high Fifth Third Bank and more! 14 high school graduate is $21,829. will be highlighted by a 500-seat quality, affordable college education. theater, as well as galleries and 12 Overall, Owens now has graduated Count the new buildings. 10 more than 19,700 students since it Average Starting Salaries* 8 was founded in 1965.

6 Owens is ranked among the Top $21,829 $31,783 $32,650

Credit Students 4 With With Two Year With Four Year Michael J. Owens - College 2 High School Associate Bachelor’s Namesake Diploma Degree Degree Owens Community College is named after eliminating child labor and revolutionizing 0 * Source: Ohio Board of Regents 2001 Study. 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 Michael J. Owens, a Toledo inventor who the glass industry, which had changed little changed the glass industry forever in 2,000 years. by mechanizing bottle blowing in 1903. His work made it possible for thousands The son of a coal miner, he began his career of jobs to be created and changed our as a glassmaker at the age of 10, stoking glass community forever. furnaces in Wheeling, West Virginia. Nearly twenty years later, in 1888, he came to Toledo Michael J. Owens is also the “Owens” in to work for Libbey as a skilled glassblower. Owens-Illinois, Owens Corning and His Owens Bottle Machine introduced automa- Libbey-Owens-Ford. We are proud that tion to glassmaking, in the process the College bears his name.

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Growth is unique.

The secret of success at Owens is More than 80 percent of our faculty Uniquely flexible. Uniquely accessible. Priceless Education. Affordable Price. actually not a secret at all. members have master’s degrees and Another benefit for our students is The two Owens campuses in Findlay doctoral degrees. the ease of transferring to four-year and the Toledo area cover a legal Annual Tuition Comparison* Ask a passing student on campus and colleges or universities. Owens has district that includes Lucas, Wood he’ll tell you: “I love my professors. Owens students benefit from hands- signed articulation agreements with and Hancock Counties, as well as They really care whether I’m learning.” on learning in the latest classrooms the following schools, allowing Owens the Genoa, Woodmore and Benton- and high-tech labs. Classes and labs students to transfer smoothly. Carroll-Salem school districts. Ask the next student who walks by focus on practical experience to take $17,528 $13,100 $5,604 $5,102 $4,788 $2,040 and she’ll be glad to explain: “With right into the workplace. • Antioch College TARTA bus service connects University Lourdes Bowling Green University Ohio Owens only a handful of people in my class, Downtown Toledo to the of College State of State Community • Ashland University Findlay University Toledo University College there’s always time for me to ask Uniquely helpful. Toledo-area Campus allowing • Bluffton College questions.” Owens is committed to offering students to ride free with a * Source: Ohio Board of Regents 2001 Study personal service to all students. Many • Bowling Green State University student ID. Owens is proud to offer the Summer Semester 2002. Ask nearly every student and they’ll of our services assist students while • Cleveland State University lowest tuition of any college or proclaim: “I never thought I could they are taking classes, such as the • Defiance College Uniquely affordable. university in Northwest Ohio and At $2,040 per year for a full-time afford college, but Owens’ tuition is Counseling Center and Child Care • Eastern Michigan University the third lowest in the state. The student, Owens’ tuition rate saves very reasonable.” Centers. Disability Services provides Toledo-area Campus • Heidelberg College only other colleges with lower students thousands of dollars support services, information and • Lourdes College tuition – Cuyahoga and Sinclair compared to any area college or Uniquely personal. guidance to students with disabilities. Findlay-area Campus Community Colleges – both university. A high quality Owens education is • Michigan State University receive substantial funding through based on our small classes and Owens’ convenient classes are • Ohio State University a local tax levy. Uniquely successful. personal attention. With an average offered days, evenings and weekends. • Tiffin University Students find many reasons to class size of just 15 students, faculty Students can even take Telecourses • University of Michigan After 17 semesters of holding the start their success at Owens. on video or Webcourses and earn can work one-on-one with students. • line on tuition and even decreasing Whether they need special services, college credit right from home. • University of Windsor tuition by 5 percent at one point, personal attention in classes, or These expert faculty members These distance education classes • Wayne State University the Owens Community College education that fits around their want to help students succeed. Our serve students in Northwest Ohio, as Board of Trustees reluctantly busy lives, they can find it at • Wright State University instructors bring their real-world well as across the nation and around decided last fall to raise tuition Owens Community College. experience right into the classroom. the world! • Youngstown State University $10 per credit hour beginning

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Growth is impact. Growth is potential.

What does it take to put the “community” Impacting the community. Impacting the future. the outlook for the Owens Findlay-area Already many partnerships have been Campus in Owens Community College? Campus is bright and sunny and we’ve established with businesses and organizations of Owens Community President Christa Adams enjoys her Owens students are an active and integral College for the last eight service off campus about as much as her part of the Northwest Ohio community. only just begun. in the Hancock County area. Owens has years. He earned a doc- We like to think it’s the combination of work on campus. She is a member of the Incorporating an educational approach teamed up in a special effort to offer torate of education from Welcoming new students. scholarships to students, thanks to the Vanderbilt University, our partnerships with business and Board of Trustees for ProMedica’s Bay which connects community service to specialist in education industry, the hard work of hundreds of Park Community Hospital, the Toledo specific learning objectives, Owens The Findlay-area Campus headcount has generosity of a number of area organizations from George Peabody volunteers on our Advisory Boards, and Area Chamber of Commerce, the Toledo students are taught a “service learning” grown 50 percent over the past seven and businesses. These include the Findlay College, master’s degree in public the community service of our students. Cultural Arts Center and the Toledo philosophy by faculty and staff which has years with 1,436 students in 1993, Publishing Co., Commercial Savings, Stahl and compared to 2,158 students in Fall 2001. administration from And that’s just the beginning. Metropolitan Council of Governments. seen Optometric/Ophthalmic students Associates, Crimestoppers of Findlay/Hancock University of Northern Dr. Paul Brown Dr. Adams was appointed by Ohio provide vision care to children and their County and Hancock/WoodElectric Co-op. Colorado, and bachelor’s Anticipating that the campus could grow degree in psychology Owens is always interested in reaching Governor Bob Taft to serve as the families; Student Government organizing to as many as 4,000 students, planning is In addition, through a joint effort with The from University of Maryland. out to our community to see how we Northwest Ohio Deputy to the Ohio a Supply Drive to aid the rescue recovery A retired Air Force Major, Brown was a navigator in in the works for a new, larger facility. This Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, can better serve our friends and Regional Technology Action Board. after September 11; and Occupational F-111 aircraft for the first half of his career and an would allow the College to expand access Millstream Adult Education, and local business educational faculty member and administrator for the neighbors. Therapy Assistant students working with of higher education to many more area and industry, Owens is preparing people for remainder of his Air Force career. He served as Vice Impacting students. Spina Bifida children and young adults residents. A number of sites are being President of the world’s largest community college - jobs with basic skills and GED training. Community College of the Air Force. As Dean of With more than 700 members, our during a summer camp. considered for the new campus, primarily the Findlay-area Campus, he is responsible for daily Advisory Boards are comprised of centered around Interstate 75 with land The potential for growth and service in the operations of the campus and promoting higher professionals from the community who Higher education has a responsibility to to be purchased soon. education in Hancock and surrounding counties. Brown community is unlimited. Owens is proud to serves on the Mayor’s Strategic Planning Task Force, bring their workplace knowledge to the make a difference in the community. be a part of Hancock County. We’re look- the Regional Work Force Policy Board, the Hancock College. Their advice helps to shape the Not only do we teach that responsibility Welcoming new partners. ing forward to enhancing our service to the County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Education curricula of Owens programs ensuring to Owens students, we value the time Network Educational Committee, and Scholarship community as it grows. Committee, and is the Past Chair of the Salvation that they remain updated and reflect we spend working for the betterment of Army Board of Advisors. current practices in the workforce. Northwest Ohio. From the President to Dr. Paul Brown has served as Dean of the Findlay-area each student, we are passionate about serving the community. Findlay-area Campus Credit Enrollment Fall Headcount 2000 1800 When it comes to forecasting the future, 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600

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Growth is commitment.

To reach any goal requires commitment; Scholarship John F. Abel Laurie Erford Charles & Janice Mann Sky Financial Group Inc. a commitment to work, a commitment Jones-Hamilton Co. Scholarship Denise Agosti Louise Estep William Mason Rusty and Amy Smith Toledo Mobile Radio Association John & Trudy Aleksander Maureen B. Fagans Surendra J. Matani Gregg & Linda Snyder to try, a commitment to support. Scholarship American Electric Power Vikki Finnegan Barbara A. Matty Society of Manufacturing Engineers Students in Public Service Technologies Anderson Foundation Catherine Ford Karen Maze Speck Sales Inc. Owens is proud of the donations from Scott Simpson Memorial Scholarship Phyllis Ashworth Dermot & Amy Forde The Harold & Helen McMaster Foundation Michael R. Sprowls Northwest Ohio businesses and Jon Aufdencamp Debra J. Fortney Mechanical Design Associates Inc. Sharon Stein individuals, committing their support • Scholarships for Continuing Students John G. Ault Roberta Gargac Adam Mercer Robert C. Stephens Students in any Program Carol Barailloux & Family GEAPS Seaway Chapter RJ & Carolyn Molter Marty Stroud and their dollars to student scholarships. Daniel H. Brown Endowed Scholarship David J. Basich Geo Ballas Buick-GMC Truck Inc. Shirley A. Moran Sunoco Inc. During the 2001-2002 academic year, Math/Science Scholarship Gerald & Ellen Bazer Mary Jane Gifford Mosser Construction Inc. Toledo Automobile Dealers Association more than $35,000 was awarded to Edward and Linda Reiter Scholarship Jerry Beck V/Gladieux Enterprises Inc. Dotty Muir Toledo Community Foundation Inc. 62 Owens scholarship recipients. Staff-Sponsored Scholarship for Tamara L. Becker Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Goedde & Family Ruth Ann Neff Darlene M. Torda Student Employees Nancy L. Bedee Christopher Gorny Network Solutions Group TRW Foundation Toledo Community Foundation Pam Bensman, Ph.D. Keith & Debbie Green Todd & Jenny Northrup & Boys Sharyn K. Ulman This commitment to higher education George & Luella Shoemaker Fund Doris J. Bihn H&W Enterprises Inc. dba Subway Ohio Agribusiness Assn. Educational Trust Gary Ulrich is commendable. Such private UPS Scholarship Lorinda Bishop Haas Garage Door Company Ohio State University Dr. Paul V. Unger contributions enable Owens Community Students in Business Technologies Foundation Shirley Hahn Ottawa County Community Foundation United Parcel Service College to offer an affordable, high Owens Community College Marketing Rick Briggle Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative Inc. Owens Community College Staff Council The UPS Foundation Inc. and Sales Scholarship Brooks Insurance Agency Inc. Teri Hansen Owens Faculty Association Betty J. Valentine quality education. These contributions Students in Health Technologies Paul & Linda Brown Sally M. Harms Owens Math Science Department Gerry Warner make a difference in students’ lives and Sandra Cluckey Memorial Scholarship Daniel H. Brown Daniel R. Hauenstein Owens-Corning Foundation Inc. Rose Warner those who support their educational Ruth L. Kelly Scholarship Paul R. Brown Jon L. Heffner Sr. Trudy Palmateer Willis A. Webb successes make a difference at our John and Margaret Kurfess Scholarship Jill Buathier Anne Helm Mr. & Mrs. Brian Paskvan Karen Wehman institution. Pauline Schmidt Memorial Scholarship Buckeye TeleSystem Larry Hicks Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers Inc. Vic Welch Students in Industrial and Engineering Anne & George Bullerjahn Lynn M. Hoehn Joseph P. Peschel Dawn Wetmore Owens Community College Foundation Technologies Connie & Bill Burden Rodney Hough Frank H. Peters Charlotte Wharton Scholarships Don Brondes Memorial Scholarship Bobbie Burks Huntington Banks Shelby Pierce Whirlpool Corporation - Findlay Division Glass City AMC Club Scholarship Gene Burson Douglas Iannantuono PPG/Painters Supply Patricia A. Wise/David R. Francisco • Scholarships for New and Continuing Mosser Construction Inc. Scholarship John Butson Innovative Communications LLC Prestige Auto Body Andy Woodard Students Rich Harmon Memorial Scholarship Noreen N. Campbell Pat & John Jezak Jean Priest Frederick Wozniak Students in any Program Toledo Automobile Dealers Chase Bank John Deere Foundation John & Pam Pullella Grace B. Yackee James A. Adams Memorial Scholarship Association Scholarship Elizabeth L. Church Gerald W. Jones Ann & Barry Ramlow Kris Yarcso Anthony Wayne Business and Professional Students in Natural Sciences Technologies Deborah King Ciecka & Edward Ciecka Jones-Hamilton Co. Barbara L. Rardin Jennifer York Women’s Scholarship Agribusiness Scholarship The Collaborative Inc. Ron & Kathy Keister Linda L. Reese Lynne Zajac Central West Area Council Scholarship Students in Public Service Technologies Lorry Cology & Richard Seese Ruth L. Kelly Foundation Amy S. Rehard Corporate Partners Scholarship Crime Stoppers of Findlay/Hancock Commercial Savings Bank Kiemle Hankins Company Edward J. & Linda S. Reiter Steven Scott Doneff Memorial Scholarship County Scholarship Douglas B. Cook Scott Killy Joyce A. Rhegness Ford Scholarship Kimberly J. Cook Yong Bin Kim Michael Rickard Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative • Other Scholarships Courtyard by Marriott Lee & Jayne Klett Gary L. Robison Scholarship Caterpillar Excellence Scholarships Amy B. Crow Daniel Klimek Robert F. Romaker Toledo Community Foundation Marsh Owens Community College Trustees’ Dave’s Cleaning Service Beth Ann Kneisley Rebecca Rothenbuhler Family Fund Scholarship Academic Excellence Scholarship David Dean Marjorie L. Landon Rudolph/Libbe Inc. TRW Foundation Scholarship Toledo Association of Grocery Manufacturer’s Myrna DeAustria Janell Lang Pamela A. Rybka Students in Business Technologies Representatives (TAGMR) Scholarship Dawn DeFalco Deborah L. Lewis Elisabeth A. Scheffert Linda Lazelle Book Scholarship William & Donna Deffenbaugh Allan & Suzanne Libbe Bill Schmoekel Students in Health Technologies Owens Community College appreci- David H. Devier Richard L. Livingston Susanne Schwarck Lovell Diggins James L. Liwo SCT Systems & Computer Technology Annabelle Kinney, RN Annual Nursing ates these donors who contributed to Scholarship Dimech Services Inc. Eric J. Lobbins Jack T. Sculfort Students in Industrial and Engineering ensuring student success during 2001. Don Lea Associates Inc. Julie Lohse David W. Seeger Technologies Rebecca S. Drayton Tekla Madaras Regina E. Silletti John Deere Agricultural Equipment A.L.A. Management Company Nancy Emrick Susann Mahnen Thomas Sink 9 pages 12 & 13

Growth is leadership.

The Owens Community College Board of Northwestern University, a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in business administration 7. R J Molter, Trustee, appointed June 72. The Owens Community College President is of Akron; M.A., Austin Peay State University; Trustees is a nine-member board appointed by in civil engineering and a master’s degree in from Bowling Green State University. A graduate of the University of Toledo with assisted in leadership of the College by seven Ph.D., Ohio University. the Governor of Ohio for three-year terms. management from the Kellogg Graduate School 5. Allan J. Libbe, Trustee, appointed September 92. a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, he is a Staff members of the President’s Council. 14. Daniel Hauenstein, Vice President of 1. Patricia A. Wise, Chairman, of Management. He also chairs the Board’s A Bowling Green State University graduate, he Pharmacist at Pills & Packages Pharmacy and 10. Dr. Christa Adams, President since July 01. Human Resources, since February 01. B.A., appointed December 96. An Attorney with finance committee. is one of the three founders of Rudolph/Libbe in former co-owner of M & M Pharmacy in B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.B.A., State University New York at Buffalo. Woodville. Wise & Dorner, Ltd., she earned a bachelor’s 3. John G. Ault, Trustee, appointed September 1955 and now serves as secretary/treasurer of Ph.D., Colorado State University. 15. Gary Dettling, Vice President of degree from Bowling Green State University, 85. A retired farmer, he is a former Wood Rudolph/Libbe Companies. He earned a bachelor 8. John Moore, Trustee, appointed April 00. 11. Dr. Paul V. Unger, Vice President of Academic College Advancement, since February 02. a law degree from the University of Toledo and County Commissioner and Perrysburg of arts and a bachelor of science degree from A graduate of the University of Toledo, he spent Services, B.S., Wright State University; M.A., Two B.A.s, University of Montana; M.A., graduate degree in banking from the University Township Trustee. Bowling Green State University. 30 years in banking and 10 years in higher Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Ohio State Eastern Michigan University. of Delaware. education at Bowling Green State University. 4. James Kovac, Trustee, appointed January 02. 6. Dr. Ronald A. McMaster, Trustee, appointed University. Started at Owens in July 92. 16. Linda Stacy, Vice President of Workforce 2. Jack T. Sculfort, Vice Chairman, He is the Vice President of Manufacturing for March 93. The President of McMaster Motor He now serves as a Consultant and recently authored a book on surviving stress. 12. Charles Mann, Vice President of Business and Community Services, B.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.S., appointed December 96. He is the Executive Cooper Tire, North American Tire Group Co., he recently retired from GlassTech Inc. as Affairs and Treasurer to the Board of Trustees, University of Toledo. Started at Owens in Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of and earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial Vice President of Corporate Development. He 9. Carl R. Patterson, Trustee, appointed B.A. Michigan State University. Started at October 86. Dillin Corporation. He holds dual degrees from management from the University of Akron earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Ohio December 93. Now retired, he was the General Owens in April 76. State University and a doctoral degree from the Manager of GSW Manufacturing Inc. in Findlay. 17. Brian Paskvan, Executive Assistant to the University of Michigan all in mechanical engineering. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical 13. Dr. Dotty Muir, Vice President of President, B.B.A., M.Ed., University of Toledo. engineering from Ohio State University and Student Services, since July 00. B.S., University Started at Owens in January 97. an MBA from Michigan State University.

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Growth is knowledge.

From astronomy to welding, and Industrial and Engineering technical education that matches the Industrial and Engineering Technologies Growth automotive technology to women’s Technologies Division needs of Owens students and employ- Associate of Applied Science Degrees is in resources. studies, Owens runs the gamut in ers. The Division offers a broad range Architectural Engineering Technology careers of the future. of technical programs and certificates Opening its doors in August 1996, the Surveying Technology representative of modern industry Owens Community College Library provides Owens has a strong tradition of provid- intended to prepare students to enter CAD Technology support service to the more than 36,000 ing the latest in technical education. the world of technical work, as well Digital Media Technology credit and non-credit students who look to acquire knowledge on various subject Students can choose from over 100 as update skills and enhance lifelong Mechanical Engineering Technology matters while also utilizing its many resources. career-oriented majors in high-tech learning. Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology areas such as Agriculture, Business, The Library maintains a collection of about Biomedical Electronics Major Health, Public Service, Skilled Trades, Students benefit from using the 40,000 titles and more than 400 different Computer Electronics Major Industrial and Engineering Technologies. latest technology and state-of-the-art journal subscriptions. In addition to books Dr. David Devier equipment. Industrial and Automation Electronics Major and journals, the Library also has a large Dr. David Devier is the Dean of the Industrial collection of audio-visual resources and As a comprehensive community college, Network Electronics Major and Engineering Technologies Division. He has provides the appropriate state-of-the-art Owens also offers the first two years In the workplace. Thomas Sink over 26 years experience as a teacher and college Wide Area Networking Technology technology for viewing these items. The of a bachelor’s degree. Students can administrator. Devier has published numerous Owens’ Industrial and Engineering Thomas Sink is the Dean of Library Services. articles in professional journals about technol- Environmental Technology He has over 29 years of experience as a Library also is responsible for Audio-Visual major in education, biology, psychology Technologies graduates are found in ogy education and industrial arts education and Quality Assurance Major librarian, director and college administrator. Services and Distance Learning. or musical arts or other liberal arts recently was appointed to the editorial board positions throughout manufacturing, Sink’s professional involvement in higher An OhioLINK member, the Library allows for the Journal of Technology Studies. He has construction, design and service Manufacturing Technology education includes membership with the concentrations. They then can transfer students to request books and articles also served as president of the Ohio Technology Manufacturing and Industrial Operations Technologies Ohio Learning Network, OhioLINK, Higher smoothly to a four-year college or Education Association, a regional director of industries, which include computer- Education Telecommunications Council of from other state-supported colleges and university. International Technology Education Association aided drafting and design technicians, Welding Major Ohio and OHIONET. An active member of the universities within Ohio, which are and a member of the board of trustees for environmental managers, graphic design Owens community, he has served as a connected via a common computer network. the Foundation for Technology Education. He Automotive Technology co-director of numerous technology-initiated In addition, the College’s Workforce earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern specialists, automotive and diesel Automotive Business Management Major grants regarding multi-point videoconferencing, The Library also houses group study and Community Services Division University, a master’s degree from Kent State technicians, welders and CNC distance learning and multimedia classroom rooms, a classroom for group instruction, University and a doctoral degree from Ohio State General Motors Corporation, Automotive Service instruction benefiting the College. He provides job training and retraining, programmers. Employers of graduates an audio-visual viewing room, electronic University in industrial technology Educational Program (ASEP) Option earned his bachelor’s degree from Virginia workplace literacy and apprenticeship education. include Dana Corporation, Daimler- Commonwealth University and a master’s reference resources and an automated programs for employees at nearly 500 Chrysler, Ohio Machinery Company Cooperative Automotive Service Technician (CAST) degree from the University of Michigan. card catalog system. businesses in Northwest Ohio while In the classroom. (Caterpillar equipment dealers), the Option serving more than 17,000 individuals The Industrial and Engineering City of Toledo, St. Vincent-Mercy Ford Motor Company, Automotive Student Service through continuing education classes. Technologies Division provides a quality Medical Center, Ameritech and SSOE. Educational Training (ASSET) Option Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program Diesel Technology Agricultural Equipment Technician Major John Deere Agricultural Technician Option Williams Detroit Diesel/Allison Technician Option Freightliner Truck Technician Option Industrial Equipment Technician Major

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Growth is knowledge.

Arts and Sciences/Natural junction with area four-year colleges and Health Technologies Division meet the needs as well as the standards of Health Technologies Sciences universities. Students within the Arts and Natural Sciences care mandated by employers and consumers Associate of Applied Science Sciences Division can pursue an interest For individuals who are looking for a career of health care. Degrees in music, study business or choose from in agriculture or landscape and turfgrass one of four concentrations in the teaching maintenance, they can choose from three Owens students, who are taught about Dental Hygiene Program profession, which include Early Childhood, programs offered through Natural Sciences compassion, commitment, competence, Dietetic Technology Middle Childhood Education, Adolescence Technologies. The Associate of Applied confidence and conscience, have the Health Information Technology Education and Multi-Age Education. Science Degree programs are Agribusiness opportunity to choose from a variety of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program careers in health and the hospitality industry Management Technology, Landscape and Optometric/Ophthalmic Technology Associate of Arts Turfgrass Management and Golf Course/ offered through the Health Technologies Gerry Bazer Physical Therapist Assistant Program The Division offers an Associate of Arts Turf Maintenance. Janell Lang Division. Degree for students in the liberal arts areas: Janell Lang is the Dean of the Health Technologies Radiologic Technologies Gerry Bazer is the Dean of the Arts and Sciences English, history, music, sociology and a Division. She has over 30 years experience as an In the workplace. Registered Nursing Program Division. He has over 27 years experience as a teacher, instructor and college administrator. Lang has The academic programs are designed to prepare counselor and college administrator. Originator of the general concentration, as well as Canadian implemented many of the Health Technologies Registered Nursing LPN/ADN Progression students to succeed in health careers and to Owens course “Great American Presidents”, Bazer Studies, teacher preparation transfer, Division’s programs while at Owens, including the Program also has written numerous essays on American African-American Studies, social work and Dietetic Technology, Health Information Technology, initiate change, as well as support and adapt Presidents that have been published in The Blade and Medical Coding Certificate and Occupational Therapy Surgical Technology other publications. He holds bachelor’s of science and gender studies. Assistant programs, among others. She is a member of to evolving health care issues. The demand for master’s in education degrees from State College and the American Society for Allied Health Professions and registered nurses and allied health professionals Associate of Applied Business Northeastern University, respectively. Bazer also earned Associate of Science National Council of Instructional Administrators. is now greater than ever. Owens graduates can a certificate of advanced graduate studies from Lang also was recently elected president of the Ohio Degrees Boston University. The Associate of Science Degree is awarded Society for Education in the Health Professions. She be found serving as dentist assistants, dietetic to students in business administration, earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Mundelein technicians, chefs, hotel and restaurant managers, Hotel, Restaurant, Institution (HRI) Technologies liberal arts area of biology, mathematics, College. Lang also received a master’s degree in occupational therapy assistants, opticians, Since becoming a comprehensive community curriculum and instruction and an education special- psychology and a general concentration ist degree in educational administration from the radiographers and ultrasound technologists. college in 1994, Owens offers students the and pre-professional engineering and University of Toledo. Employers of graduates include ProMedica opportunity to earn the first two years of pre-biotechnology. Health Systems, St. Vincent Mercy Medical a bachelor’s degree. Center, University of Michigan Medical Center, Each of the Associate of Arts and Associate of In the classroom. OEC Corp., St. Luke’s Hospital, The Kellogg Eye The Arts and Sciences Division offers Science degree concentrations are designed The Health Technologies Division is transfer associate degree programs in con- to fulfill the requirements of the Transfer committed to providing quality education Center at the University of Michigan and many Module of the Ohio Board of Regents. to students enrolled in its programs, which private practices.

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Growth is knowledge. Business and Public Service skills needed to succeed in the ever-changing Workforce and Community consistent with current and emerging Growth is Division business environment in Business Technologies Business Technologies Services Division educational and labor market needs. Partnership and service to meet the community’s service Associate of Applied Business Degrees needs in Public Service Technologies. Responding to the ever-changing needs of Owens partners with many area Accounting Technology today’s high-tech industries, the Division’s businesses and industries to provide The Division offers a broad range of degrees, Supervision Major Skilled Trades Technologies has taken an workforce education and training. certificates and courses which are representative Computer Programming Technology innovative approach of becoming the first Just a few of the many partners are: Aeroquip-Inoac and reflect trends of today’s employment market. AS/400 Programming Technology community college in Ohio to introduce Benefiting from expert faculty instruction, the Alcoa E-Business Technology the Open Entry Open Exit Program. latest technology and state-of-the-art facili- Promoting self-paced learning with the Bellevue Hospital Microcomputer Business Systems Major Calphalon ties, Owens students prepare for professional element of lab application, practical Dr. Myrna DeAustria Champion careers in Accounting, Business Management, Program and Software Development Major experience and relevant industry Linda Stacy City of Findlay Health Department Supervision, Computer Programming, Networking and Information Systems Support Dr. Myrna DeAustria is the Dean of the Business and application at the College, the program Consolidated Biscuit Company Microcomputer Business Systems, Office Linda Stacy is Vice President of Workforce and Public Service Division. She has over 38 years experi- Marketing and Sales Technology Community Services Division. She oversees the allows students to learn when it is Cooper Tire & Rubber Company ence as a teacher, professor and college administrator. Administration and Marketing and Sales. Office Administration Technology Division’s credit and non-credit training, workforce convenient for them. Daimler Chrysler DeAustria’s professional involvement in higher educa- In addition, students also pursue careers in development, continuing education and adult tion includes serving as president of the Association of Medical Office Support Option education programs. Her accomplishments include Dana Corporation Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, Region 4, community service which include Early Workforce and Community Services FirstEnergy Office Coordinator Option recent election as President of the American and membership in the Ohio Association of Two- Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Division also promotes educational Year Business Deans and American Association of FoodTown Security Administration and Fire Science. which is the leading organization dedicated to opportunities for adults in an informal Ford Motor Company Administrators of Two-Year Technical Programs. An active Public Service Technologies enhancing the field of adult learning. Stacy also has member of the Owens community, she is chair of the atmosphere designed to enhance lifelong In the workplace. served as the president of the Ohio Association Genoa Savings College Planning Council, giving leadership to the Associate of Applied Science Degrees for Adult and Continuing Education. She holds learning, such as remediation of basic Great Lakes Window development of the College’s strategic planning process. Priding itself on preparing students to enter the Early Childhood Education Technology bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees Iams She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business workforce, Owens Business and Public Service skills, GED prep, ESOL instruction and from the University of Toledo. Jones-Hamilton Company education from Virginia Commonwealth University and graduates are found serving as law enforcement Fire Science Technology other workplace basic skills. a doctoral degree in education from the University Lucas County Metropolitan officers, firefighters, purchasing managers, sales Toledo Fire Academy of Maryland. Housing Authority representatives, account managers, financial The Workforce and Community Skilled Trades Technologies Criminal Justice Science Technology Lucas County Sheriff’s Office planners and entrepreneurs. Employers of Services Division is dedicated to providing Associate of Applied Science Owens Peace Officer Academy Option Marathon Oil Company In the classroom. graduates include Owens Corning, Andersons customer-driven workforce development Degrees Mercy College The Business and Public Service Division offers Inc., Ford Motor Company, New England Life, Security Administration Major and job training. The learning-centered Building Maintenance Major Norplas Industries academic programs and resources to provide Dillard’s Inc., Fifth Third Bank, WNWO-TV Corrections Option approach focuses on developing and Pilkington you with the knowledge and critical thinking NBC 24 and the Toledo Fire and Rescue and Construction Trades Major Toledo Police Academy enhancing professional skills to meet the Rowmark Toledo Police departments. Electrical Major needs of the community, customizing Spartan training in the areas of computer Mechanical Major TARTA applications, allied health education, Certificates Toledo Museum of Art apprenticeship training and skilled trades. Building Maintenance Travel Centers of America Electrical Wood County Nursing Home Committed to helping people and YW Childcare Connections Electronics businesses realize their potential and These companies and increase productivity, the Workforce and HVACR organizations rely on the Community Services Division offers Industrial Mechanic Owens Community College for high quality instruction and programs Machining valuable employee training. Pipefitting/Plumbing

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Growth is financial.

Despite state budget problems, Owens The details of these capital assets for the two not raise its fees charged to students for fiscal changes. Many of the expense increases in FYFast 2001 Factswere theabout result Owens of enrollment Community College remained financially years are shown below. year 2002. Community College strong this past year. In fact, the College’s increases experienced in the previous financial position improved in all segments of • Instituted a hiring freeze on all two to three years when the College was The economic position of Owens Community experiencing• 1,650 growth employees in near at double-digit Owens its operations, with an aggregate increase in College is closely tied to that of the State of non-essential positions. percentages. $27.3 Substantial million in increases payroll werepaid last net assets of $8,299,654 or 8.1 percent Ohio. The economic slowdown that began • Instituted cuts of 10 percent on an annual • from the previous year. experiencedyear toin mostOwens areas employees with Instruction in fiscal year 2001 resulted in a 1 percent basis in materials and supplies, travel and Student Services increasing by 7.5 In contrast, auxiliary services activities, including cut in the appropriation, and essentially, a flat and capital. percent• $854,061 and 26.1 percent, in total respectively. state payroll food services, bookstore operations, child care State budget and flat funding for the College. • Increased tuition and fees from the current taxes paid last year Subsequent to the beginning of fiscal year services, and communications and printing, $75 per credit hour to $85 per credit hour. The College’s• 867 Associate net cash positionDegrees increased and 289 2002, the State cut appropriations by an Based on current enrollments, this increase to $9,908,721 up from $7,851,215. increased revenues to $5,166,393, a posi- Certificates were awarded to tive increase of over 11 percent. Most of the additional 6 percent, cutting the College’s could generate an additional $2.175 million. increase is the result of bookstore operations funding by some $2.2 million from fiscal year By JuneOwens 20, 2001, graduates the College from had Julysome 1, 2000 due to changes in volume and pricing. 2001 levels. Owens Community College did $91.5 millionto June invested 30, 2001 in capital assets, without regard to depreciation. This represents • Owens full-time and part-time The College’s revenues and operating expenses an increase of $4.2 million over the prior year. employees donated approximately are closely linked to student enrollment $18, 296 to the 2001 Charitable FY 2001 Revenue FY 2001 Expenditures Giving Campaign, which included contributions to both United Other Property, Public Service State Way and Northwest Ohio $1,200,320 Tuition & Fees Plant Operations Plant & Equipment $2,666,473 Appropriations $21,305,919 & Management $3,019,443 Scholarships & Aid Community Shares 2001 2000 $39,190,790 $8,914,137 $10,900,432 Land and land improvements $9,163,141 $8,647,026 Buildings 59,236,269 57,875,085 Equipment 22,680,645 20,831,313 Student Services Construction in Progress 512,716 0 $7,546,799 Totals $91,592,771 $87,353,424 Major capital additions completed this year include: Academic Support $2,626,876 SHAC Equipment $319,747 Parking Lots, Roadways for SHAC $198,901 Architectural Fees $12,715 Auxiliary Expenses $6,479,506

Federal Instruction & Research Institutional Research & Other Grants $25,151,009 Sales & Service Institutional Support $172,231 $8,499,597 $6,029,287 $7,261,622

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George Brymer Cindy Parsons Mel Stachura Growth is involvement. Growth is experience. What is it about a college campus that just Owens Community College has an I had such a positive I knew that changing I couldn’t have asked for makes you want to get involved? outstanding tradition of excellence in Campus Activities intercollegiate athletics. Around the country, ‘‘ experience earning my ‘‘careers wouldn’t be easy, ‘‘more of a well-rounded Whether it’s the Ski Club, the jazz ensemble, Owens is recognized as a nationally-ranked Intercollegiate Athletic Programs in two-year degree at Owens but becoming a nurse was educational experience than the Chess Club or intramural sports, there’s competitor, spending many seasons at the Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s always an exciting event happening or club top of the National Junior College Athletic Basketball, Soccer, Softball and it helped propel me always something I’ve what I received at Owens. meeting to catch your attention. Involvement Association polls. and Volleyball allows Owens’ students the opportunity to to my current position as wanted to do. I’m so excited Being a part of the Owens Get in the spirit. develop leadership skills, meet new people, • 13 Owens student-athletes named Vice President of Corporate that Owens made it possible. Express baseball program help others through community service and Standards of scholarship, athletic NJCAA Academic All-Americans develop values that will serve them beyond performance, leadership, community service Treasury Management for I can say that you’ll find a taught me about hard their time in College. and sportsmanlike conduct are attributes • 2 NJCAA Division II Men’s Fifth Third Bank. I think great education at Owens, work, which is definitely an leading to Owens having the highest number Basketball National Championships Get involved. of student-athletes with a 3.3 grade point (1992 & 1993) that speaks volumes for whatever your age or attribute I can take with me Under the leadership of faculty advisors, average or higher in the Ohio Community the quality of education professional interest. into my career aspirations students can involve themselves in the Drama College Athletic Conference for the second There are numerous student Club, student government, community chorus, consecutive year. The Owens Express organizations at Owens within offered at Owens. ’’ of one day becoming a the college newspaper, multicultural clubs intercollegiate athletic programs also these areas: ’’ Cindy Parsons, FBI profiler and forensic and a variety of intramural activities, such as captured four conference titles and won an Owens Nursing major, who Academic George Brymer, basketball, tennis, billiards, bowling, flag football the league’s All-Sports Award for the resides in Fostoria and is a former scientist. a 1982 Owens graduate in and volleyball. fourth time in six years during the Leadership manufacturing worker at Harris Computer Programming, who ’’ 2000-2001 academic year. Honorary Societies Semiconductor. A single mother of Get in shape. also is Board President for Mel Stachura, Multicultural a 17-year-old son, Shane, she also Students also may use the state-of-the-art Mobile Meals of Toledo and an honors student who was a is a student worker at the Owens Student Health and Activities Center known Service Leadership Toledo. pitcher for the Owens Express Findlay Campus Financial around campus as the SHAC featuring an Career/Professional baseball team. The St. Francis de Aid Office. intramural gym, indoor running track, tennis Health Awareness Sales High School graduate was courts and weight and fitness rooms. Community Initiated recognized last year as a NJCAA Musical Arts Academic All-American.

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