SAUK V ALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT 2020

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FIFTY -FOUR TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT

FRIDA Y, MA Y TWENTY -NINTH TWO THOUSAND TWENTY SEVEN O’CLOCK P .M. Sauk Valley Community College

Board of Trustees Robert J. ompson Chair Brian Duncan Vice Chair Margaret Tyne Secretary Ed Andersen • Lisa Wiersema Dennis P. Fulrath • Kate Boyle

Priscila Castillo Student Trustee Cabinet Members Dr. David Hellmich • Dr. Lori Cortez • Dr. Jon Mandrell EmmaLea Bittner • Eric Epps • Kathryn Snow • Kent Sorenson Joe Strabala-Bright Changing Lives For Over 50 Years Program

Processional ...... Pomp & Circumstance by Elgar

Introductions ...... Dr. David Hellmich President, Sauk Valley Community College

Welcome ...... Robert J. ompson Chair, Sauk Valley Community College Board

Remarks & Recognitions ...... Dr. David Hellmich

Introduction of Outstanding Alumnus ...... Dr. Lori Cortez Dean of Institutional Advancement Michael T. Friedlein, Colonel, USAF (Ret) – Outstanding Alumnus

Student Speakers ...... Crystal Collinson & Nolan Halla

Presentation of Graduates ...... Dr. Jon Mandrell Vice President of Academics and Student Services

Conferring of Degrees & Certificates ...... Dr. David Hellmich

Recessional ...... Happier by Marshmello Associate in Arts Graduates High Honors Graduates Sara Kathryn Ackerson Hanna Lynnette Brown Jordan Anderson Dannae Cadenas ΦΘΚ Leidy Johanna Barrientos Jimenez Turner Jacob Garcia ΦΘΚ Sarah Marie Bisland Nolan J. Govig Brittany M. Blythe Colton Michael Guy Frederick J. Brown Tyra Sue Haag Dimitri C.T. Bruce Rebecca Kulina Kinney ΦΘΚ Ian B. Casten Gillian O'Neal Larson ΦΘΚ Jose A. Castro Rhett C. Merema Hanneh R. Chromek Hailey Marie Mickelson Joshua Nolan Dallas Valerie Lynn Miller ΦΘΚ Anisa K. Davis Addison Nicole Moreland Maddilyn Renee Deery Scott D. Sibley Cameo Alexis Dixon Ashly Anne Torres ΦΘΚ Melodie J. Dohogne Madeline Marie Vaessen ΦΘΚ Blake Bennett Donmeyer Chyeanne C. Edwards Honors Graduates Priscila Espinoza Castillo ΦΘΚ Eden Spring Buyno V Bailey Alexandra Farley Sarah K. Fane ΦΘΚ Mackenzie L. Ferguson Carolyn L. Graham ΦΘΚ Shian Galbreath Cheyenne M. Harrington Ross Dirks Gallentine Kassidy Grace Heffelfinger ΦΘΚ Brynn Lea Ganz Andy Hernandez ΦΘΚ Lily Irene Hellyer Maddie R. Jacobs ΦΘΚ Rose Christine Hellyer Kaitlyn L. Kolling Cyntia R. Hernandez Dacotah J. Lowrance ΦΘΚ Paige LeAnn Hilliker Casandra C. Reed ΦΘΚ Jacob Scott Hoffman V Elizabeth Alejandra Rodriguez ΦΘΚ Morgan Elizabeth Hoffman McKenna Jade Rommel Alexis M. Hurley Cael J. Sanders ΦΘΚ Daniel Lee Johnson Emily Claire Shrimplin Glen M. Johnston Irma Emilia Solis-Nieto ΦΘΚ Jena Rae Karrow Henry Steinhagen Gehrig William Koerner April Sue Torres Hannah Kye Kolling Natalie Diana Vaessen ΦΘΚ Keonna Charmaine Evalyn Lauts ΦΘΚ Shauni Michelle Warner ΦΘΚ Madeline K. LeFevre ΦΘΚ Shkelcim Zeciri ΦΘΚ Chase E. Leighton Estela Beatriz Luna

ΦΘΚ Member of Phi eta Kappa V Veteran

• 6 • SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Graduates Graduates Austin E. Lundquist Linzie B. Severson Gisella O. Mancera Caitlin Marie Shaw Karina Alejandra Marquez Madison L. Shetley ΦΘΚ Erik Andrade Millan Kay M. Smith Jennifer Lynn Chattic Keshia D. Smith Andrew Scott Morrissey Jaden W. Taylor Zacharia Adnan Muhsin Tanner Jo Michael ompson Brooke Irene Nelson Ryan Jean Tillman Allyssia Ann Newman Anaiza Uribe Flores Alyssa K. Newsom Rebecca Nicole Faith Vermeis Abigail Kathleen Noble Lukas Allen Wedekind Allison Kate Noble Katera A. Whitaker Katlynn Rose Norris Aleah Marie Wight Cody Gene Nutt Nicklaus R. Wilcox Tylor M. O'Brien Jacob K. Williams April M. O'Rourke Jack D. Williamson Nate J. Olson Cassidy K. Wilson Peter Christopher Owen Hannah J. Wilson Zackary William Owen Nicole M. Wirth Karlie Kay Parrott Hannah Rose Wolber Ethan W. Partington Whitney Michelle Wynkoop James Campbell Crosby Paschall V Rayce Michael Yohn Olivia Marie Pilgrim Courtney Ann Zakrzewski Stephanie Ann Raimonde Natalie Monique Ramos Associate in Science Brianna Nicole Razo High Honors Graduates Mary Leigh Reglin ΦΘΚ Christopher Lee Brooner ΦΘΚ Sydnie S. Reutzel Rebecca A. Cutsinger-Cox ΦΘΚ Jacob M. Rhodes Molly G. Duncan ΦΘΚ Jyaire L. Robinson Parker James Kaminski Cecelia A. Rodriguez Hernan Rodriguez Honors Graduates Shae A. Romero Michael D. Morrison Alexandra Romo Nichole Alaine Schuldt Jason William Rugh Jared Andrew Saathoff Graduates Maxwell August Schaefer Alexavier J. Abell Taylor Grayce H. Schauff Kyle Edward Aude Bradi D. Schrader ΦΘΚ Justin T. Barton Devin A. Scott ΦΘΚ Member of Phi eta Kappa V Veteran

FIFTY-FOURTH COMMENCEMENT • 7 • Graduates Graduates Alexander K. Cox Brandon Douglas Adams Andrew P. Dewey McKaylee Vivian Armbruster Anton E. Halla Kiana Marie Aude Nolan Myron Halla Anna Mae Austin Jordan Peter Hochstatter Delaine Santos Barbosa Brianna Morgan Juarez Nichole R. Becker Collin W. Patton Benjamin R. Bierdeman Aaron M. Scroggins Dakota W. Black Rose M. Starbuck ΦΘΚ Emily Ann Blackert Jared M. Wiggins Ivan Dale Bradley Nicholas John Workman (also receiving a certificate) Allison Kay Brunner Associate in Ashton Leigh Brushaber Engineering Science Ashley Renee Butler Fabian Calderon High Honors Graduates Alyssa Cheyenne Canales Paul Duane Jensen, Jr. Nicholas Eugene Conklen Jessica Lee Cook Associate in Fine Arts Rebecca Eryn Coyle ΦΘΚ Graduates Laura A. Dall Tess A. Cleary (also receiving a second associate) Desiree’ Dawn Warmoth Eric E. DeAnda Michaela A. Delgado Associate in Ali L. Dewey Applied Science Jennifer Diaz High Honors Graduates Helen L. Doane Cassandra Renee Clark (also receiving a second associate) Kathryn Ruth Cover ΦΘΚ Keith S. Ebersole Holly Joy Hilty April Michelle Foster Selena Ann Mulnix Stephanie Lynn Friedrich Amy Marie Runkle Aimee Michelle Garcia Sarah Brianne Smith ΦΘΚ Shannon Nicole Gipe Kaitlin Marie Tarr ΦΘΚ Nicholas M. Goth Jamie Ann Grant Honors Graduates Ana Junelly Gutierrez Rachel Fellows Vanessa Guzman Angela Renee Hess ΦΘΚ Stacia Nichole Hamill Tara Renee Olsen ΦΘΚ Britany Lee Hansen Andrew Harrison Root V (also receiving a certificate)

ΦΘΚ Member of Phi eta Kappa V Veteran

• 8 • SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Graduates Graduates Jenna Brianne Harris Emily Tae Shearer ΦΘΚ Anna Katherine Harshman Caroline A. Smith Sierrah Nicole Henson Dillon Michael St. Clair Airian Marie Holland Quinton Gene Stage V Jeremy A. Hunter Cody William Stees James Hutchison V Matthew Robert Stombaugh Kayla Marie Jackley (also receiving a certificate) Ashley Dawn Jacobs Nina Marie Stroud Cassie Joan Johnson Corry Albert Tarpey Manda Sue Jonas (also receiving a certificate) Billie Josephine Kaprelian Kristin Michelle Truemper Jean P. Karlsson Nadia Ann Trujillo Brandon L. Knowles Gretchen Vermeis Danyelle Lynn Kruse Emma Clare Verona Ashley M. Kuhn Aaliyah Monique Vinson Edison Connor Michael Lafferty (also receiving two certificates) Mason R. Lang Victoria Rose Wales Ryan Alonzo Lemus Drake William Watznauer (also receiving a certificate) Carli Von Wheeler Diane C. Maginnis Nicole Marie Wolfe Lance Lee Malott Amy Nicole Marcinkiewicz Associate in Natasha Elissa Masters Liberal Studies Jazlynn Mary Moreno Graduates (also receiving two certificates) Timothy Scott Bollinger Breann Lee Moyer Montel D. Brown Brandi Renee Nicklaus ΦΘΚ Brian M. Garland Katyn Sue Parrott (also receiving a certificate) Shauna Shay Partridge Justin E. Swi Tarah Elisabeth Patterson Xavier Michael Zinanni Kylie Piper Taylor Lynn Preston Certificates Maria E. Reyes (also receiving two certificates) Graduates Kaylyn Jean Rice Molly E. Anderson Megan Lynette Rodda ΦΘΚ Robert Harm Aukes Sydney Ann Rodriguez (receiving two certificates) Dallas James Schafer Kena Rivera Ayala Elizabeth Margaret Mae Schmidt Mason John Baker Edward Ethan Sensor Talia Becker (also receiving a certificate) ΦΘΚ Member of Phi eta Kappa Allison Leigh Shank V Veteran

FIFTY-FOURTH COMMENCEMENT • 9 • Certificates Certificates Graduates Graduates Ethan R. Behrens David Brian Fowler Melissa Ann Beran (receiving two certificates) Ivan Dale Bradley Skyla Marie Fuentes-Logan Tyradenay Jonalyn Brands Josie Marie Gallentine Karrigan Leigh Brooks Brian M. Garland Georgia Elizabeth Brown Olivia Lisa M. Garza Taylor L. Brownlee Kirstie A. Gentry Adam Calderõn Audrey Susanna Joy Gesiakowski Micha Joe Canady Omar Gomez Marcus Cater (receiving two certificates) Joan Elizabeth Christian Emily N. Green Jonathan C. Clark Katie Marie Gries ΦΘΚ Jessica Marie Coleman Kevin A. Grobe Crystal Amber Collinson Madaline E. Grove (receiving two certificates) Cayde A. Gusloff Kathy Colón Tyler P. Haas Spencer Maxwell Coots Britany Hansen D'Andre Ethan Corona Madelyn May Harris Nathan Coulson London Hartman Serena Lorraine Criss (receiving two certificates) Michele L. Cumberland Erica C. Heaton Derick Cummings Daxtun Jace Heier Caleb L. Day Amanda Lynn Helfrich Steven M. DeValle Alexandro L. Hernandez Maddilyn Renee Deery Amayia E. Hernandez (receiving two certificates) Monica S. Hernandez Kayla Danielle Denton Yaqueline B. Hernandez Matthew A. Donoho V Mykeisha Shari Hines (receiving three certificates) Madisen Marie Holcomb Stephanie J. Drought Jayden R. Holmbo Karina Elaine Dunbar (receiving two certificates) Colton Duncan Candie Ann Howlett Jacob omas Dunk Maddie Rose Jacobs ΦΘΚ Tanya Lee Ebersole Andrew P. Jameson Alexis Sierra Ann Ellis Savanah Rose Jensen Kellie M. Engle (receiving two certificates) Andrew C. Enright Malori Alene Kelly Andrew Ferlauto Kammi Maegan Jay Kent Gannon Fiorini Rikki Elyse Flanagan ΦΘΚ Member of Phi eta Kappa V Veteran

• 10 • SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Certificates Certificates Graduates Graduates Hannah Kiesling Andrew S. Reutzel Tara N. Konkel Maria E. Reyes Mark M. Kramer (receiving two certificates) Victoria A. Kronenberg Courtney Renee Rhine Emma Danielle Krull Gretchen Leigh Roberts Kayla R. Kump Mercedes M. Rodriguez Collin Michael Kyarsgaard Eric Allen Rosenow ΦΘΚ (receiving three certificates) Jeffery R. Rumph Camila M. Lahey Carmen Melissa Sander Ruben Leal II Grace A. Sandrock Jacob R. Lego Leslie Marie Santos (receiving two certificates) Emily A. Schultz Ryan Alonzo Lemus Trey Hendrich Seeley Isaac Lendman Edward Ethan Sensor Jerome Licudine Ariana Jaylene Serrano Jonathan Lopez Mackenzie Marqua Sisson Abigail E. Lueders Darrell Smith Dawn Evonn Mace Brittani L. Sohn Samuel Robert Marx Kylie M. Stahl Adelynn R. Massey Matthew Robert Stombaugh Andrew M. McClary Corry Albert Tarpey Megan C. McDermott Gloria Ercy Toscano Landon M. McNeece Nikolas Santana Trujillo (receiving two certificates) Jaden M. Vicks Mitchell R. Meurer Erica Villa Rudy Mitchell Aaliyah M. Vinson Edison Hannah Abigale Mobarak (receiving two certificates) Jesus Montes-Verdin Trevor Randall Vos Elias G. Moreno Hailey M. Walters Jazlynn Mary Moreno Brenna K. Wheatley (receiving two certificates) Alexander Clayton Whelan Ricardo I. Moreno Ortega Jordan Benjamin Wiebenga Ashley Marie Mulkins Ashlynn LeeAnn Williamsen Loren T. Newberry Michael K. Willstead (receiving two certificates) Brayden James Wolf Esai Gabriel Olalde Kenzy Ann Young Cameron Christine Ottens David Ramirez Zaragoza Matute Adlawan Peli Jr. Ronald E. Zinke Alona S. Perry Karla Jimena Quiroz ΦΘΚ Member of Phi eta Kappa Deshena Maria Randle V Veteran

FIFTY-FOURTH COMMENCEMENT • 11 • Full-Time Faculty

Karen L. Abele Megan L. Dempsey Assistant Professor I, English Assistant Professor I, Nursing Lori H. Anton, Jonathan E. Devereueawax Assistant Professor I, Biology Associate Professor I, Economics Constance D. Arnold David J. Edelbach Assistant Professor I, Nursing Professor, Chemistry Noel C. Berkey Dr. Paul R. Edleman Assistant Professor II, English Professor, Communication/Political Science Dr. Odile M. Blazquez Amanda K. Eichman Associate Professor I, Professor, English/Education English Language Arts Richard L. Eichman Glenn S. Bodish Professor, English/History Associate Professor I, Art Cynthia J. Everett David A. Breen, Professor Assistant Professor I, Chemistry Biology Dr. Eric D. Forman Dianna H. Brevitt Professor, Biology Associate Professor I, Dr. Patricia A. Fulfs Radiologic Technology Professor, Communication Rachel D. Brunner Kayla A. Gaffey Associate Professor II, English Assistant Professor I, Nursing Dr. James R. Chisholm L. Scott Gillihan Professor, Physics Instructor I, Welding Kimberly J. Cole Ronald K. Hobson Assistant Professor I, Professor, Mathematics Simulation Clinical Jennifer J. Hooker Carrie R. Conderman Mental Health and Associate Professor II, Academic Counselor/Assistant Professor I Mathematics

• 12 • SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Full-Time Faculty

omas R. Irish Gregory R. Noack Assistant Professor II, English Assistant Professor II, Computer Information Systems Dr. Amy N. Jakobsen Professor, Psychology Meaghan E. Rivera Assistant Professor I, Nursing Jeffrey A. Johnson Instructor I, Multi-Cra Kenda M. Scott Assistant Professor I, CNA Program Valerie L. Kern-Lyons Coordinator of Advising and Counseling; Steven J. Shaff Professor, Clinical Mental Health Professor, Mathematics and Academic Counselor Mary E. Smaka Kevin M. Larsen Assistant Professor I, Assistant Professor I, Agriculture Early Childhood Education Geoffrey A. Lemay Brad W. Smith Instructor I, Accounting Associate Professor I, Biology Daniel L. McCollum Scott A. VanZuiden Assistant Professor I, Criminal Justice Professor, Mathematics Steven P. McPherson Kristin M. Widolff Associate Professor II, Mental Health and Academic Electronics/Technology Counselor/Assistant Professor I Kevin M. Megill Dr. James A. Wright Associate Professor II, Professor, Sociology Computer Information Maggie A. Young Systems/Mathematics/Philosophy Associate Professor I, Ruth M. Montino Radiologic Technology Associate Professor I, English Emily J. Zimmerman Kris A. Murray Assistant Professor I, Assistant Professor I, Humanities Business/CEO

FIFTY-FOURTH COMMENCEMENT • 13 • Full-Time Staff

Mandy M. Aldridge Geoffrey J. Bork J. Mike Devers Academic Advisor/Principal Soware Application Grounds Worker Designated School Support Specialist Michelle R. Dewey Official/Veteran Valerie L. Boss Accounting Assistant - Representative Coordinator of Systems Accounts Receivable Judith I. Astalos Administration Kathleen M. Dirks Information and Sheila M. Buccola Coordinator of Learning Security Assistant Title III Program Assistant Technology and Support Arlind Bajrami Jenny Bumba Rodney R. Donley Enterprise Application Senior Graphic Title III Project Director Administrator Designer/Print Shop Nicole M. Ellis Taylor R. Baker Supervisor Administrative Academic Support William X. Canales Assistant to Facilities Coordinator/Program Campus Security Advisor Eric L. Epps Dana Chacon Dean of Information Michelle R. Barkley Program, Event, and Career and Security Dean of General Education Services Coordinator and Transfer Programs Kimberly S. Ewoldsen John M. Conklen Director of Regional Justin R. Bergman Maintenance Economic Development Small Business Development Mechanic – Electrical and SBDC Center Senior Consultant Dr. Lori A. Cortez Robin L. Fisch EmmaLea Bittner Dean of Institutional Instructional Designer Assistant to the President Advancement and Board of Trustees Rebecca L. Flynn Angela S. Delhotal Financial Assistance David L. Boehme Stewardship Coordinator Advisor – Scholarships Maintenance Mechanic - and Work-study Mechanical Jacob R. DePuy Custodian Sandra D. Geiseman Nicholas A. Boone Program Director of Brittany D. Devereueawax Technical Support Disability Support Services Specialist – Programmer Enrollment Management Specialist

• 14 • SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Full-Time Staff

Jane M. Grove Sasha B. Logan Sarah H. Partington Enrollment Management Student Support Services Student Recruitment and Specialist Project Director Dual Credit Coordinator Dave Habben Dr. Jonathan D. Mandrell Jennifer M. Patterson System Infrastructure Vice President of Academics Learning Commons Engineer and Student Services Technical Services Assistant Kelsey M. Head Michael A. Mandrell Lisa L. Peck Human Resources Specialist Assistant Director Project Director of the of Facilities AmeriCorps Program Dr. David M. Hellmich President Janet L. Matheney Christina M. Pilling Dean of Student Services Manager of Campaign Brenda Helms Operations and Alumni Program Director of Sarah A. McFarlane Business Training and Program Director of Engagement Community Education Adult Education Kylie M. Piper Campus Security Stephanie M. Jacobs Pamela S. Medema Academic Advisor/Career Director of Enrollment Tracey A. Powers Specialist Management/Registrar Custodian Lesley A. Kastner Rachel E. Medina Carol A. Reavy Financial Assistance Custodian Learning Commons Specialist Writing Center Coordinator Haley J. Miller Kyle D. Kellen Administrative Assistant, Meagan P. Rivera College Resource Athletics/Fitness Center Enrollment Management Officer/LCSD Deputy Specialist Laura M. Moreno Cassandra Kissee Adult Literacy Melanie G. Romero Financial Assistance Outreach Coordinator Accounting Assistant, Advisor – Loans and MAP Payroll Frank J. Murphy Dallas N. Knack Interim Director of Facilities John W. Ross Marketing Coordinator Custodian Linda S. Osborn Kathryn E. Krumbholz Foundation and John W. Rumley Enrollment Management Communications Specialist Custodial Supervisor Specialist

FIFTY-FOURTH COMMENCEMENT • 15 • Full-Time Staff

Ana S. Salgado Kathleen M. Sotelo Arthur K. VanZuiden Coordinator of Student Executive Assistant Enterprise Database and Activities/Cross-Cultural to Academic Services Server Administrator Services Rose M. Starbuck Jane E. Verbout Linda S. Sartin Assistant to Coordinator of Learning Coordinator of Learning Health Professions Commons Tutoring Commons Library Cyndi K. Starr Christine L. Vincent Nicole B. Schafer Learning Commons Dean of Health Professions Coordinator of the Circulation Assistant Marcella V. Wells Testing Center Michael P. Stevenson Enrollment Jennifer A. Schultz Director of Athletics Management Assistant Director of Financial Joe A. Strabala-Bright Joshua J. West Assistance Director of Research Dean of Business, Career, Trey H. Seeley and Planning and Technical Programs Custodian/Security Allison N. ayer Sherri S. Whitlock Toni D. Skoog Campus Security Records Analyst Controller Rhonda L. Tompkins Katherine J. Whittenberg Kathryn C. Snow Accounting Assistant - Administrative Assistant to Director of Human Accounts Payable Student Support Services Resources James W. Underwood Howard D. Wiemken Ashleigh M. Sorenson Custodial Supervisor Maintenance Academic Advisor, SHARP Mechanic – Mechanical Eric P. Valdez and Transfer Specialist Financial Assistance erese L. Wood Kent A. Sorenson Specialist and Coordinator Health Professions and Vice President of Veteran’s Services Natural Sciences Assistant of Business Services Mike R. Worrell Grounds Worker

• 16 • SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Part-Time Faculty

Matthew J. Acuff Matthew C. Boostrom Fire Science Dual Credit Welding Maryssa C. Albert Aaron J. Brown Assistant Volleyball Coach Fire Science Bradley P. Aude Jeffrey A. Bryant, Jr. Fire Science Fire Science Elizabeth M. Austin Jeffrey A. Bryant, Sr. Dual Credit CNA Fire Science Brian A. Bartoz Ryan E. Buskohl Dual Credit Political Science Fire Science Greta L. Bates Mark J. Callison Dual Credit Mathematics Fire Science Eric J. Bergemann Jared I. Caudillo Fire Science Welding Maria S. Biagioni Madelene Caudillo Business and Community Education Nursing/CNA Steve Bierdeman Carol E. Chandler Machining Business and Community Education David B. Bingaman Soo-Yon Choi Psychology Music Sarah M. Bingaman Stephanie M Christen Foreign Language Dual Credit Mathematics Freya M. Block Jeffrey Clark Assistant Track and Field Coach Dual Credit Biology Tyler Bogner Brant A. Clements Fire Science Philosophy Stacy M. Bomleny Sarah D. Coffey Adult Education Radiologic Technology Courtney J. Bond Gina L. Cole CPR Dual Credit Biology

FIFTY-FOURTH COMMENCEMENT • 17 • Part-Time Faculty

Eann E. Cox Kyle W. Foster Assistant Baseball Coach Dual Credit Physics Russ K. Damhoff Rebecca Foy Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Nursing Darin J. DeHaan Jeanne M. Fuger Criminal Justice Mathematics Jason Demas S. Kim Gaffey Fire Science Nursing Sandra L. Dennis Deena R. Gallentine Nursing Dual Credit Mathematics Shelley L. DeShane Philip J. Garnhart Dual Credit Health Business and Community Education Denise J. Deter Stacy Gates Music Dual Credit Chemistry Emily L. Deuth Elisa J. Gatz Dual Credit English Physics Sherry M. Dimmig Marc A. Geil Adult Education Business Nicholas C. Dinges Joel C. Graff Fire Science Business and Community Education Deanna Drew Jason R. Greer Dual Credit Agriculture Fire Science Eva J. Dykstra Carrie C. Grobe CNA Dual Credit Biology Chelsea C. Eads John J. Grotto J.D. Assistant Soball Coach Criminal Justice Pamela A. Eubanks Nicole K. Hartje Nursing Sonography Matthew A. Fawkes LeAndra Hartman Business and Community Education Dual Credit CEO Dana S. Fellows Computer Information Systems

• 18 • SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Part-Time Faculty

Nicholas Hartz Sara M. Kipping Head Cross Country Coach Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach Sheila N Henard Jill L. Kohlert Dual Credit CNA Adult Education Jay P. Howell Kim Kra-Toole Head Volleyball Coach English Dena L. Hughes Michael A. Kriz Dual Credit History Dual Credit Biology Julie A. Hussey Michael L. Kucaba Radiologic Technology Fire Science Mark A. Jackson Marcy S. Lawrence Dual Credit Mathematics Business and Community Education Debra Jacobs Christy A. Lincoln English as a Second Language/Business Psychology and Community Education Mark Loscudo Cathleen M. Jacoby Business and Community Education Adult Education Janet L. Lynch Cheryl A. Johnson Nursing CPR Cathy J. Marlatt Stephen E. Johnson Business and Community Education Chemistry Pamela K. Martino Janis A. Jones Business and Community Education Early Childhood Education Cathryn J. Matthews Katy J. Keller Adult Education CNA Michael D. McAlvey James C. Kerns CPR Criminal Justice Glen S. McClure Trirong Khuntangta Business and Community Education Business and Community Education Nathan C. McCoy Jeannie S. King Fire Science Adult Education

FIFTY-FOURTH COMMENCEMENT • 19 • Part-Time Faculty

Samuel C. Meier Kerensa K. Pink Business and Community Education Physical Education Denis Mennie Rachel R. Plock Art Dual Credit Mathematics Dustin T. Merrill Lourdes J. Reynolds Human Services/Sociology Sonography Lirim Mimini Nancy J. Rich Foreign Language CNA Danette L. Minks Stuart Roddy CNA Dual Credit Art omas A. Montavon Jamie R. Russell Business and Community Education Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jeffrey D. Myers Dr. James A. Sanders Welding Biology Andrew J. Nelson Leslie M. Santos English Adult Education Collin M. O’Connell Katie L. Sauer Fire Science Business and Community Education Joseph M. O’Laughlin Kathleen I. Schaefer Business and Community Education Early Childhood Education Lisa A. Olson Kelly S. Schaefer Business and Community Education Dual Credit Speech Joshua A. Padilla John C. Schott Welding Fire Science Norbert T. Padilla Elizabeth J. Scott English Dual Credit English Mark E. Palacz Douglas A. Sears Fire Science CPR Elias P. Patras Michael R. Selover Business and Community Education Mathematics Dr. Steven W. Phillips Linda S. Setchell First Aid/Biology Food Sanitation

• 20 • SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Part-Time Faculty

David J. Sgarlata Debbie M. ompson Business and Community Education Art Jonathon C. Shaffer Cheri R. Todd Computer Information Systems CNA Anthony J. Sharp Jean L. Treter Head Men’s Basketball Coach Business and Community Education Timothy C. Shipman Zachary A. VanWassenhove Fire Science Head Baseball Coach Joshua C. Shipman Robert L. Vogl Fire Science Business and Community Education Jennifer H. Sleeman Christopher J. Wade Business and Community Education Head Golf Coach Audrey E. Smith Sean K. Wagner Psychology Fire Science Kris Smith Jeremy A. Walls Dual Credit English Welding Jason Snyder Taylor R. Walrath Dual Credit Welding Psychology Wendy P. Sofolo Garrett R. Wise Nursing Business and Community Education Joseph M. Solcani Scott D. Wittenauer Fire Science Fire Science Ryan F. Sotelo Gavin R. Wolever Physics/Mathematics Dual Credit English Donna J. Spencer Denise N. Wooden English Nursing John A. Stone Mary T. Worley Dual Credit Mathematics Dual Credit Computer Information Systems Teresa J. Strum, Ryan W. Zimmerman Nursing Dual Credit Welding

FIFTY-FOURTH COMMENCEMENT • 21 • Part-Time Staff

Nancy J. Breed Dakota J. Geesey Foundation Assistant TRIO Academic Coaching Assistant/Program Assistant Jenna M. Brown Human Resources Assistant Mary M. Huffman Administrative Assistant to the Bridget L. Burren Learning Commons Instructional Aide Disability Support Office Jessie E. Hunter Sarah L. Carretto Clinical Instruction – Radiologic Technology Clinical Instruction-Radiologic Technology Mark L. Jordan Julie A. Cecchetti Administrative Assistant to VITAL Learning Commons Instructional Assistant Lyndsey M. Kelly Paul A. Chromek Disability Support Tutor Administrative Assistant to Adult Education Christine A. Marczuk Kathy J. Clayton Testing Specialist Administrative Assistant to AmeriCorps Michael P. Rivera Judith A. Cogdall Learning Commons Instructional Assistant Adult Education Instructional Aide Michael A. Santos Sara E. Colmark Health Professions Retention Coordinator Learning Commons Disability Support Instructional Assistant Howard E. Cover Grounds Worker Shelli A. Silva Clinical Instruction, Radiologic Technology Peggy A. Eshleman Assistant to Academic Services Steven E. Sloan Maintenance Destini K. Fahnestock Fitness Center Assistant Nancy C. Spei Small Business Development Anthony D. Fiorini Center Administrative Assistant Testing Specialist Gabriela Trujillo Adult Education Advisor

• 22 • SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Academic Dress

e color of the traditional academic gown worn by round, bell-shaped sleeves trimmed with three velvet community college graduates is charcoal. In 2016, as chevrons. Two strips of velvet trimming also run down part of the 50th anniversary, Sauk Valley Community the front of this gown. It is the only higher degree gown College transitioned the academic regalia to the color that has any trimming. red. Members of the international honor society for e hoods for all degrees are satin lined with the official two-year colleges, Phi-eta Kappa, are recognized color of the institution that granted the degree. e trim by the wearing of gold tassels and cords. Military on the hood, by contrast, is the color distinctive to the Veterans are recognized by the wearing of red, white subject matter to which the degree pertains. Hood trim and blue cords. is two inches wide for the bachelor’s degree, three inches e gown for the bachelor’s degree has long, pointed wide for the master’s degree and five inches wide for the sleeves open wide at the end, while the master’s degree doctoral degree. e bachelor’s degree hood is three feet gown has a closed sleeve with a tail that hangs down in length, the master’s is three and one half feet and the from the base of the sleeve. e doctoral gown has doctor’s degree is four feet in length.

For all academic purposes, the colors associated with different subject areas include the following:

Agriculture ...... Maize Music ...... Pink Arts, Letters, Humanities ...... White Nursing ...... Apricot Commerce, Accountancy, Business ...... Drab Oratory (Speech) ...... Silver Gray Dentistry ...... Lilac Pharmacy ...... Olive Green Economics ...... Copper Philosophy ...... Dark Blue Education ...... Light Blue Physical Education ...... Sage Green Engineering ...... Orange Public Administration, Fine Arts, including Architecture ...... Brown including Foreign Service ...... Peacock Blue Forestry ...... Russet Public Health ...... Salmon Pink Journalism ...... Crimson Science ...... Golden Yellow Law ...... Purple Social Work ...... Citron Library Science ...... Lemon Theology ...... Scarlet Medicine ...... Green Veterinary Science ...... Gray

Members of the faculty whose specialized educational preparation did not lead to a bachelor’s degree are entitled to wear the bachelor’s gown without any hood. Members of the Sauk Valley Community College Board, as with members of the governing body of any college or university, are entitled to wear the doctoral gown. However, the hood they wear must represent the degree they actually hold.

Caps are mortarboard in form with tassels.

FIFTY-FOURTH COMMENCEMENT • 23 • Sauk Valley Community College is dedicated to teaching and scholarship while engaging the community in lifelong learning, public service, and economic development.

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