BREAKING THROUGH: CREATING THE FUTURE 2019 State of the College & NOW Foundation Annual Report Table of Contents

3 President’s Letter 4-5 Student Success 6-7 Focus on the Future

8-9 Building Bridges 10-11 Leading-Edge Education 12 Student Demographics 13 College Board of Trustees 13 College Financials 14 Westchester Community College Foundation

16-17 Grants, Donors, and Federal/State Investments 2 18-19 Scholarships 20 Volunteer Program 21 Native Plant Center 22-23 Special Events 24-25 Alumni

Community College Westchester 26 Foundation Financials 27-29 Foundation Donors 30 Foundation Board of Directors

30 President’s Council

30 Hartford Hall Society 31 Giving Letter from the President

As a comprehensive community college in one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, we hold a very particular standing in the community. Our size and scope puts us in a position to make a tremendous impact on the lives of many local residents. We offer credit classes to approximately 13,000 students annually. Additionally, our Workforce Development and Community Education Division offers noncredit classes to a similarly large number of students many of which lead to targeted industry certifications. The paths we offer lead our students to succeed in many ways: starting their Community College Westchester careers, transferring to four-year institutions, pivoting to 3 new roles in their fields, and finding new opportunities in growing industries. With the world around us changing at an unprecedented rapid pace, we must continuously consider how best to prepare students for teamwork, technology adaptations across industries, resilience, innovation, continuous learning, and other demands they will face in the e have experienced a number of signif­icant workplace and during future learning. breakthroughs this past year at Westchester Community College, working continuously to W Our students are graduating more quickly and at a higher improve learning, services, and opportunities for students. percentage than at any time in our recent history. As New funding resources, new partnerships, and new we look forward to our future, including the up­coming approaches to how we work together position us well for our anniversary, we hope you will enjoy this report of our recent forthcoming 75th anniversary in 2021, and makes this the achievements and our exciting plans to achieve even more. perfect time to consider the future of our institution.

OUR SIZE AND SCOPE PUTS US IN A POSITION TO MAKE A TREMENDOUS Dr. Belinda S. Miles IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF MANY President LOCAL RESIDENTS. Westchester Community College ICHOLAS SINGH immigrated to the United States from the Ntwin islands of Trinidad and Tobago in 2016. In his first semester, he earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average and began his involvement in student activities, hosting a segment featuring Caribbean music on the college radio station, WARY 88.1.

He became a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and later was elected to the college’s Board of Trustees, representing the student body on the governing board of the institution. “My main objective on the board was to encourage the holistic development 4 of all students. I believe in helping them achieve excellence by provid- ing a suitable environment and in giving them a true voice,” he says.

Nicholas earned his associate degree in Engineering Science in May of last year and then moved on to the University at Buffalo, a four-year State University of New Westchester Community College Westchester York institution where he is working toward a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. After that, he plans to earn a master’s degree in Structural Engineering. “Ultimately, I would like to establish an engineering firm in the United States and travel to developing world countries to help expand their infrastructure,” he says. STUDENT SUCCESS

The college’s increased focus on student success has resulted in dramatic inroads which have positively affected the graduation rate. There has been a 42% increase in this key metric over the past three years. Efforts that have contributed to this marked increase include: Westchester Community College Westchester Establishing systems and resources to identify A new privately funded 12th grade “Step Up and support targeted cohorts of students closest to College” initiative allowed our faculty to 5 to completion including: consult and align high school exit criteria with 2 college entrance standards. k new completion scholarships k additional resources such as completion coaches k the institution of a winter completion ceremony 1 Analyzing and reducing time to degree completion,

k new reverse transfer process students are placed in math and English courses k an increase in the number of transfer through participation in a Community College agreement pathways to four-year institutions. 3 Research Center Multiple Measures study.

In addition to the various additional resources and institutional changes that have resulted in a higher graduation rate, the college has also implemented new efforts to increase engagement with incoming students. For example, the Admissions Office now hosts “Accepted Student Day” events to help students acclimate to the college. The expansion of our orientation program, which includes a variety of programs intended to give new students an overview of the institution, assures that those facing college for the first time are empowered with the knowledge they need to succeed.

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

The past year brought new activities and projects to the table, as the college, our faculty, and our students received recognition for their achievements.

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In April, more than 100 individuals gathered for the college’s Professor Anne D’Orazio led a group of students to Rome, Westchester Community College Westchester first Vision and Values Summit. Faculty, staff, students and where they explored the culture and political atmosphere of administrators met in the college’s gymnasium for a review the Italian capital. The student led “Making a Difference Club” of possible focus areas for the future. This ongoing process volunteered their break time to serve food in soup kitchens of reflection is set to continue as the college community around the county. Meanwhile, eight students presented collectively evaluates the direction of the institution. their scholarly work at the prestigious 26th annual Beacon Conference for two-year colleges in the mid-Atlantic region, One topic discussed at the summit was our ability to affect held at Montgomery College in Germantown, Maryland. both the lives of our students and the larger community Students Paula Abila, Nancy Elsohafy, Clorissa Gioscia, Jason through special projects. Over spring break, students focused Gregory, Julia Guyon, John Kelley, Avery Kendall and Kenneth on alleviating food insecurity as well as enrichment through Sandoval showcased their academic writing in the topics of international travel and academic development. business, literature, and philosophy. HRISTINE FILS AIME has her sights set on a bachelors, Cmasters, and ultimately a doctoral degree in Industrial-Organi- zational Psychology. This path began with her associate degree here in Valhalla. One of several Westchester Community College student winners of a prestigious State University of New York Chancellors Award, she pursued her passion for community involvement and personal growth through a variety of activities here.

A first-generation Haitian-American student, she credits Gandhi’s “Be the change you want to see in the world” quote for inspiring her to affect her environment. “So many opportuni- Community College Westchester ties have enabled me to pursue my 7 lifelong goal of committing to positive change. Growth within me results in growth in others around me, because if I act as a catalyst to change, then my peers will be affected also. Together, we can then unleash unlimited possibilities in this world,” she says.

While at the college, Christine worked with Rotary International, served as the Multicultural Chair on the college’s student events board, and was also a member of the senate of the student government association. In addition, she created an entrepreneurial inde- pendent study program for students. Christine graduated in May ‘18 and is continuing her studies at Howard University. NGEL CABRERA PEREIRA is an international student Afrom Paraguay pursuing a career in medicine that will bridge his love for science and helping others. “At Westchester Commu- nity College, I started by tutoring classmates, a stepping stone that helped me grow my confidence as an educator. Then I worked as a peer mentor for students with learning disabilities. I later volunteered as a peer tutor through the college’s Science Tutorial, and I became a teaching assistant and peer tutor for college-level English,” he says.

“I am proud of who I am. I have always worked hard to accomplish 8 my goals, and the many opportu- nities offered to me as a student helped me tremendously. I hope my passion, determination, and discipline will lead to future success. I start each day determined to do what I am most passionate about: to learn and teach,” he says.

A Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Westchester Community College Westchester Academic Scholar, Angel graduated in May ‘18 and received a full-tuition transfer scholarship, where he is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Angel hopes to become a neurologist or a cardiologist. BUILDING BRIDGES

The college entered a multi-year partnership with Berkeley College and Guizhou University of Finance and Economics (GUFE) in China. 68 students from Guizhou resided in White Plains to earn part or all of their Bachelor’s degrees through study at Berkeley College. Westchester Community College offered English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to those students who

required ESL instruction. Community College Westchester 9

Song Zhao, Vice President of GUFE and Party Secretary at GUFE, and his team visited Westchester Community College. They discussed the benefits of the educational collaboration between GUFE and Berkeley College and Westchester Community College. Left: (left to right) Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College, Song Zhao, Vice President of GUFE and Party Secretary at GUFE, and Belinda S. Miles, EdD, President of Westchester Community College meet in the Hartford Hall Boardroom at Westchester Community College. LEADING-EDGE EDUCATION

As we plan for the future of the college, we are also planning for the success of our graduates who will positively influence the economic progress of Westchester County. Our continuing focus on preparing students for further study or careers will help strengthen the entire region.

As the local economy evolves, we constantly initiate new The Health and Human Performance (Associate of Science) academic programs leading to cutting edge careers. Our Program is also new, leading students toward the growing 10 newly instituted Health Information Technology (Associate fields of health, fitness and wellness. The coursework of Applied Science) Program prepares students to manage provides a strong foundation as well as great flexibility for patient data in a diverse range of healthcare settings. The students interested in transferring to a four-year college college’s certificates in Medical Coding and Medical Billing with related degree programs including Pre-Professional may be utilized as “stackable credentials” and can be applied Programs, Exercise Science, and Exercise Physiology. toward this new degree. The two-semester Personal Training Certificate provides a mix of theory and practical training leading to the opportunity for immediate employment upon completion. Personal Trainers Westchester Community College Westchester are fitness professionals responsible for educating clients of all ages in multiple aspects of wellness including exercise, general health, nutrition, and athletic performance. They work in a variety of fitness settings such as public and private fitness centers, schools, adult centers and corporate wellness programs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the demand for Certified Personal Trainers makes it one of the fastest growing professions, with double-digit growth expected over the next decade. ACCORDING TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THE DEMAND FOR CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS MAKES IT ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING PROFESSIONS, WITH DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT DECADE. Westchester Community College Westchester

11 Thanks to National Science Foundation funding, the college Another academic innovation instituted over the past year is now a nationally recognized center offering students the was our Ossining Health Advantage Program, a learning opportunity to prepare for careers in the field of photonics community supported by State University of New York and laser technology. Our students may now take courses in Applied Learning funding. This first-semester experience is Mechanical Technology that will prepare future technicians comprised of three courses taught collaboratively at the to work with lasers in the fields of advanced manufacturing, Ossining Extension Center in order to infuse career-based networking telecommunications, and medical technology. skills into the curriculum. Designed for new students interested in pursuing one of our healthcare-focused Photonics is the technology of generating and harnessing degree programs, the program offers mentoring resources light and other forms of radiant energy. Our classes instruct and guidance toward a healthcare internship. students in the use of lasers, optics, fiber optics, and electro-optical devices for technology fields including alternative energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommu- nications, environmental monitoring, homeland security, aerospace, solid state lighting, and many others. Photonics technicians manufacture, install, test and operate lasers, lenses, mirror, spectrometers, and other optical and fiber optic equipment. The photonics market is projected to grow 8.4% by 2024. Student Demographics

BY FULL-TIME AND PART TIME STATUS BY GENDER

Full-time 40.1% Female 53.3%

Part-time 59.9% Male 46.7%

12 BY ETHNICITY BY AGE

Hispanic 33.6%* Under 18 8.8%

White 34.1% 18 and 19 22.8%

Black 19.7% 20 and 21 23.3%

Unknown 3.6% 22-29 30.2% Westchester Community College Westchester

Asian 4.2% 30-39 9.3%

Multiracial 2.6% 40-49 3.4%

American Indian/ 50 and over 2.2% Alaskan Native 0.9% Unknown 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 0.3%

* Because of our high percentage of Hispanic student attendees, the college has been designated a Hispanic-serving Institution. College Board College of Trustees Financials

College Board of Trustees Hon. John Nonna, Chairperson REVENUES 2018 Dr. LeRoy Mitchell, Vice-Chairperson State Aid $33,563,240 Hon. Andrew Spano, Vice-Chairperson Robin Bikkal, Esq. Student Tuition and Fees $53,191,665 Toni Cox-Burns Chargebacks $4,394,000 Dr. Norman Jacknis County Contributions $29,900,036 Elizabeth Lugones, Student Trustee Deborah S. Raizes Other Income $3,345,000 Westchester Community College Westchester Dr. Gregory Robeson Smith Federal and State Grants $40,210,960 Betsy Stern 13

Trustees Emeriti EXPENDITURES 2018 Maurice S. Curran Instructional Activities $64,198,379 Harold L. Drimmer* Gerald Harris Administration $7,063,510 John A. Kley* Institutional Services $6,790,200 Hon. Harry Phillips 3rd Student Services $13,822,639 William G. Sharwell* Maintenance of Plant Jack Stadler* $14,059,469 Library $4,328,755 President Academic Support $7,978,209 Dr. Belinda S. Miles Federal and State Grants $40,210,960 President Emeritus Public Services $69,857 Dr. Joseph N. Hankin* Debt Service/Cash to Capital $6,082,923

* deceased The Westchester Community College Foundation

ince its founding in 1969, the Westchester Community As we celebrate the Foundation’s 50th year in 2019, College Foundation has raised over $100 million to we will continue to help students find the means to make Smeet college and student needs not covered by public their dreams come true by supporting three main areas support. From a modest beginning raising funds for student of innovation: scholarships, the Foundation has expanded to provide funding for capital projects, faculty development, emergency student k Success: Getting students ready to start college strong is aid, and new and innovative program initiatives to promote a high priority. Programs such as Viking ROADS (see page student success and help the college provide attainable, 17) are addressing the diverse needs of students each step affordable, and high-quality education. on their educational pathway and removing impediments to degree completion.

14 k Excellence: Beginning with the end in mind is key. Innovative academic programs, such as the Honors College (see page 16) guide and challenge our students while keeping pace with the ever-changing workplace. While monetary support is important, the Foundation is also grateful to the many volunteers and alumni who donate k Opportunity: Scholarship funding will always be a vital their time and expertise to personally assist our students part of the Foundation’s mission, leveling the playing field through their professional experience and dedication. by making sure education is available to all who seek it. Special initiatives, such as the Yonkers Quest for Success program (see page 16) not only support students’ journeys,

Westchester Community College Westchester but also encourage communities to invest in their most precious resource – intellectual capital.

Together, the generous support of individuals, foundations, corporations, and other agencies is helping us to create pathways to success for our students. For this we thank you.

Sincerely,

Joanne Landau, President, Eve Larner, Vice President, Westchester Community External Affairs and Executive College Foundation Director, Westchester Community College Foundation Westchester Community College Westchester

15 Grants, Donors, and Federal/State Investments

$1+ MILLION GRANT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS FUNDS HONORS COLLEGE CITY OF YONKERS INVESTS IN ITS STUDENTS’ COLLEGE SUCCESS The Westchester Community College Foundation was Working closely with Yonkers city government, Board of the recipient of a significant grant of more than $1 million Education, businesses, and community-based neighborhood from a very generous, long-time supporting donor family. organizations, the college began piloting a program to These funds will be used to support the new and remove major impediments to college success for twenty innovative programs that promote student success and African-American male Yonkers students. Beginning in the fall degree attainment, specifically the new Honors College. of last year, the grant of $60,000 from the Yonkers Industrial Of this gift, the donors, who wish to remain anonymous, Development Agency will continue to provide support said “We think that the college plays a very important role for books and transportation, as well as a full program of in changing hundreds of people’s lives through education”. academic, social, and other interventions, over the next 16 several years. NEW SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS HONOR ALUMNUS AND VOLUNTEERS Lawrence J. Nugent, class of ‘73 and veteran of the Vietnam war, was an active student government leader, a member of the Football Team, a college radio station DJ, and a member of the Theatre Club. His family established a significant scholarship through a legacy gift that will be awarded to a student of high academic achievement who Westchester Community College Westchester is actively involved in student government or student life. Benjamin and Clinton Hertzberg were dedicated volunteers at the college, and were proud of the fact that our country provides opportunity for people from all over the world, and believed that working hard to get an education is the key to a brighter future here. This new permanent scholarship Seymour and Kate Weingarten join some of their scholarship students for a congrat- ulatory reception. The Weingarten Family Scholarships are awarded to over twenty was established in their honor and will be awarded to students annually who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. academically achieving students who are pursuing the American dream. MULTI-YEAR FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORTS EDUCATION INSTEAD OF INCARCERATION A significant gift from an anonymous Foundation donor is enabling the college to pilot a new initiative that will reduce recidivism through degree attainment. Working in partnership with the Town of Greenburgh Justice Court, the program will offer higher education instead of incarceration as an option to individuals convicted of misdemeanors. The three-year gift of $353,000 supports the pilot phase of the initiative.

The college’s Office of Institutional Advancement secured several major grants:

VIKING ROADS (Resources for Obtaining Associate Degrees). interventions; and extensive professional development $1 million from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation was to onboard staff in new practices. The grant runs from fall awarded to replicate the City University of New York’s 2018 through summer 2023 and will significantly increase Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (CUNY ASAP), and the completion, retention, academic success, transfer and an additional $1.6 million has been made available from a satisfaction of full-time students, and will simultaneously generous anonymous donor for students’ financial needs. benefit part-time students. The grant is intended to double the completion rate of ROADS students by providing comprehensive financial, academic CCAMPIS (CHILD CARE ACCESS MEANS PARENTS IN SCHOOL). Community College Westchester and personal support including personalized advisement, The college will receive more than $200,000 per year for 17 career counseling, tutoring, tuition waivers, financial assis- four years (over $800,000) from the US Department of tance for textbooks, and monthly stipends. We are one of only Education’s TRIO program (an educational opportunity five colleges outside of CUNY replicating ASAP. One hundred outreach program designed to support students from students will benefit from the grant this fall, followed by two disadvantaged backgrounds) to expand college access additional groups of 150 students each in the next two years. for eligible, qualified student-parents. The grant provides subsidies to help cover the cost of child care while students “CAMINOS AL EXITO” (PATHWAYS TO COMPLETION). complete their degrees. Congresswoman Nita Lowey $2.7 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s announced the grant in June, which enables children to Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (Title V) program attend the Virginia Marx Children’s Center’s award winning will transform what it feels like to be a full-time student. program and provides student-parents with the assistance We are making plans for a new First-year Experience Office they need to succeed as college students and grow as and a new First-year Experience course; targeted academic parents. Thirty-five families per year will receive annual resources to help students succeed in the college’s most stipends through the grant. A sliding scale based on student challenging courses; full implementation of an early alert need and the number of credits taken has been developed, system for at-risk students; enhanced advising and transfer and student-parents may receive as much as $5,754 annually. counseling; new enrollment management systems and Scholarships

ne of the college’s primary goals is to help students overcome the barriers to higher education, including Othose in the financial category. The Scholarship Center supports our students by directing contributions from local corporate partners and individual donors toward scholarships for incoming high school graduates, continuing students, graduating students, and transfer students.

There are plans to continue to initiate new scholarships and to expand upon the funding available to students. One recent 18 addition to the dozens of aid options for students was the Completion Scholarship, now offered to students who are close to graduation but in need of financial support to complete their studies.

This past year, $2 million in scholarships was distributed to more than 1,100 students. In October, these students were celebrated at the annual scholarship recognition ceremony. Westchester Community College Westchester

THE SCHOLARSHIP CENTER SUPPORTS OUR STUDENTS BY DIRECTING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM LOCAL CORPORATE PARTNERS AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS TOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOMING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, CONTINUING STUDENTS, GRADUATING STUDENTS, AND TRANSFER STUDENTS. OHNNIE ASIBUO, originally from Ghana, received the Alan Shapiro JMemorial Scholarship, which is reserved for graduating students.

“I have always felt that small begin- nings through struggles, effort, and perseverance can lead to great suc- cesses. In my case, when I arrived in the United States, I wanted to pursue higher education. I had difficulty with a math class at first, but I made great use of the Mount Vernon Academic Support Center. I was blessed to have dedicated tutors. They not only helped me in my areas of need in the Community College Westchester subject but also encouraged me to 19 push through in other areas. So I did! I eventually excelled in that math class and became a Peer Math Tutor, which allowed me to help others.

“Since that time, I have taken advan- tage of many opportunities at the college. I joined the Honors Program and studied at Cambridge University in London in the summer. Now that I have received my Business Admin- istration degree, I am transferring to a four-year institution to major in International Business. I hope to work in business development when I start my career.” TUTORS Academic support helps lead to graduation and career success. Volunteer tutors provide that support in all the tutorials on campus from the Writing Center to the Academic Volunteer Support Center to the Mathematics and Science Tutorials. MENTORING The Volunteer Office is a veritable “Mentoring Center” for the college. Volunteer Corporate Mentors from the ur Volunteer Office offers a perfect blend of program- County’s most prestigious companies work with our business ming that helps our students “break through” to help students, helping them envision potential careers and giving Ocreate their futures. Whether volunteers are mentoring them the tools to get positions in their chosen fields. The students towards careers, tutoring students in their academic Connections Mentoring Program provides students with pursuits, or helping our students develop English language faculty and staff volunteers who help them navigate the skills, the work that they do indeed transforms lives and campus and explore their academic goals. Special Service helps groom our students for the future. With more than Mentors help our students with learning disabilities improve 600 volunteers contributing their time and energy, the their organizational and time management skills. Volunteer Corps is a cornerstone of the college. Other activities include volunteering for the Alumni Council, 20 CONVERSATION PARTNERS Close to 150 volunteers work with Collegium, Cultural Affairs Department, Art Department, students learning English as their second language, enabling Italian Club, Gateway to Entrepreneurship (G2E), Project them to express themselves and more easily integrate into Transition, The Native Plant Center, and at various special the community. Advanced students benefit from small group events. Volunteers also provide consulting services and discussion groups titled “Something to Talk About,” which are participate as members of the Foundation Board and its led by volunteers. committees. Westchester Community College Westchester

Volunteer Julie Jacobs is seen working with students Marleny and Wilson in the Gateway Center negative impacts. The 19th annual native plant sale again Native Plant attracted hundreds of community members to the campus and moved more than 10,000 native plants into area gardens. Students from the College Steps Program, Pleasantville Lab Center School, and the Philosophia Honors Society helped with sale preparations by unloading delivery trucks, pricing plants, and pulling orders.

s it looked toward its future, The Native Plant Center As the Center moves to expand its scope, new and continuing also honored its past, celebrating twenty years of partnerships with other community organizations will be key. A teaching and inspiring students about native plants. Free field walks led by Center volunteers at local nature pre- serves were especially popular over the past year, as were the The Center was founded as a program of the Westchester co-sponsorships with Westchester County of a workshop on Community College Foundation and the first affiliate of the pond and lake management, and with the New York Natural Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Mrs. Johnson wrote at Heritage Program for a pollinator survey training session. the time: “What you are endeavoring to do here to educate people about the benefits of using natives in planned land- scapes and how to grow and care for them gives me great joy. Community College Westchester I hope all who come here will find their pleasure in our living 21 world enlarged and enriched.” The Native Plant Center has been privileged to uphold her legacy and to be a community resource and education center for the use of native plants.

In recognition of its twenty-year milestone, and in keep- ing with its mission aimed at expanding both services and resources, the Center renovated one of its teaching gardens on the campus. The New American Cottage Garden features native plants in familiar elements of a home garden so that others can learn from and replicate it in their own landscape. The garden is a draw for students, staff and visitors who find peace and a sense of place within the natural-design setting.

The Center offers relevant, compelling instruction in native plant use through the college’s Workforce Development and Community Education division, and featured a daylong Understanding Pollinators workshop. At the annual land- scape conference, The Future of Native Trees, land managers discovered the importance of native trees, evaluated the threats they face, and discussed efforts to protect them from Special Events

he 24th season of the Celebrity Salon series was among many events which raised money to support With thanks to the generous individuals and restaurants who provided Tour students. Nearly 500 individuals attended twelve in-kind support by hosting a Foundation event: salons hosted at the homes of gracious local donors. Salon Celebrity Salon Hosts Theresa & Mark Stagg Michael Bakwin Rebecca & Arthur Samberg presenters included: Daniel Weiss, President and CEO of the Lynne & Merrell Clark Andy Todd MET; Pulitzer Prize winner and TV critic, Emily Nussbaum; Sharon & Brian Jaccoma Emily & Paul Kandel Great Chefs Restaurants author and Vice Chairman Carla Harris who was named on Leona Kern Fin & Brew Fortune’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Theresa & James Kilman Fortina Amy Koch-Oman & David Oman L’inizio Corporate America; and H.W. Brands, history professor and Helene & Kenneth Orce Mediterraneo author of more than 20 books. The salons were supported Denise & Camillo M. Santomero III 22 by TD Bank and Cuddy & Feder. Westchester Community College Westchester

Celebrity Salon series (left) author and Morgan Stanley Vice ChaimanCarla Harris as she shares “Carla’s Pearls” and (right) Environmental Science student Melany Davila and NASA’s Cynthia Rosenzweig meet after a discussion on climate change. The Foundation’s annual Great Chefs series helped raise More than 250 individuals attended the annual President’s scholarship funds for students and the college’s On-Campus Forum event. This year’s installment was titled, “Where Are We Food Pantry, which assists students struggling with food Now?” Held just days after the midterm election and almost insecurities. Each event consisted of a wine tasting reception, two years of the current administration, the panel examined cooking demonstration, and three-course dinner. The events what is happening with immigration, foreign relations, the were held in the college’s state of the art instructional kitchens judiciary, the economy, and more. Panelists were CNN’s and Culinary Dining Room. The Great Chefs Planning Commit- award-winning co-anchor of “New Day”, John Berman; Ari tee assembled an extraordinary slate of culinary stars: Chefs Fleisher, former White House Press Secretary and Spokes- Heather and Scott Fratangelo of L’inizio, Chef Albert DeAngelis person for President George W. Bush, Fox News Contributor of Mediterraneo, Chef Christian Petroni of Fortina, and Chef and bestselling author of Taking Heat; Dr. Christina Greer, Jan Michael Anastacio of Fin & Brew. The chefs were assisted Associate Professor of Political Science and American Stud- by Culinary Arts & Hospitality students. The Great Chefs series ies at Fordham University and author of Black Ethnics: Race, was supported by DeCicco & Sons and Wine Enthusiast. Immigration and the Pursuit of the American Dream; Alexis Grenell, co-founder of Pythia Public, and gender and power focused contributor to the New York Daily News and the New York Times; former pollster and adviser to President Clinton, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and The Hill, and author Westchester Community College Westchester of 16 books. The panel was moderated by WNYC’s award-win- ning daily call-in host, Brian Lehrer. The Forum was supported 23 by J.P. Morgan Chase, Con Edison, and Abigail Kirsch Catering.

Top: (left) culinary student Diana Ramirez brings guests their entrée course at a Great Bottom : (left) Toni Senecal films a segment during a Great Chefs dinner for Toni On! Chefs dinner, (right) Chairs of the Great Chefs Committee, Abigail Kirsch, Phil McGrath New York on as Chef Christian Petroni (Fortina) explains the culinary techniques and Ruth Suzman, with Chef Jan Michael Anastacio (Fin & Brew) used in preparing his three-course meal. (right): Dr. Christina Greer, John Berman and Ari Fleischer analyzing the state of the nation, post-midterm election at the President’s Forum. Alumni

ow under new leadership, the alumni of Westchester Community College are enjoying greater opportunities THE ALUMNI OFFICE IS DEVELOPING for engagement. The Alumni Association voted Sergio N OTHER NEW EVENTS AND COLLABORATING Serratto ’08 in as its new President while Michelle Schleibaum joined the staff as Director of Alumni Engagement. WITH DEPARTMENTS ACROSS CAMPUS, IDENTIFYING UNIQUE PROGRAMMING During the spring of 2018, the focus for the program was on IN WHICH ALUMNI WILL BE INVITED TO building connections across campus and planning collabo- rative outreach benefiting the students, alumni, and college PARTICIPATE THROUGH BOTH THE community. Alumni came back for the Career Center’s spring ACADEMIC DIVISIONS AND VARIOUS 24 Career Expo and alumna Lisa Denig ’00 shared her story for ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. the spring Open House, encouraging prospective students to attend Westchester Community College and to take advantage of all it offers not only through coursework but also extracurricular involvement. Westchester Community College Westchester

Left, Sergio Serrato (’08) and Michelle Schleibaum are leading alumni programs into a time of growth. Above, participants in the College Connections program came together for a BBQ send-off before the new academic year. Commencement has become an annual celebration of new graduates as well as an opportunity to honor the 50th anniversary class. At the May 2018 ceremony, the class of 1968 enjoyed a beautiful day of reminiscing, and later in the year attended a second “Golden Alumni” event: a fall luncheon hosted by the Culinary Arts students.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, recent graduates support one another as they transition into four-year colleges/universities. Through the College Connections program, experienced alumni mentor new graduates transferring into four-year institutions. Last year, the program expanded with the addition of a BBQ on campus before the start of the fall semester.

The Alumni Council introduced new, active summertime activities including a hike at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Westchester Community College Westchester

The alumni office is developing other new events and collab- 25 orating with departments across campus, identifying unique programming in which alumni will be invited to participate through both the academic divisions and various adminis- trative offices. Upcoming programs will include mentoring and networking with students, attendance at unique cultural events, and opportunities for alumni to speak to students about professional careers and share their own personal Westchester Community College stories. In the future, alumni will help with recruiting, increase their support of the college’s athletic teams, and volunteer on campus.

Registration for the online community (mysunywcc.org) ensures that alumni receive the monthly e-newsletter (sent at the end of every month), invitations to events, and the latest news stories. Membership also allows alumni to take advan- tage of many benefits including hotel and event discounts and access to a digital directory to help them connect with former classmates and friends. Golden Alumni come together to celebrate. Top, members of the class of 1968 pose with Chester at the Commencement Ceremonies. They became members of our Golden Alumni who come together annually for a luncheon prepared by the Culinary Arts students. Bottom, photos from the fall Golden Alumni Luncheon. Foundation FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 Net Assets Financials Unrestricted $3,244,915 Temporarily Restricted $17,088,334 Endowment $31,134,430 PUTTING YOUR SUPPORT TO WORK Total Net Assets $51,467,679 This chart illustrates how generous donations received by the Foundation totaling $5,113,200 were used in the 2017-18 academic year to help our students. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED 2017-2018 Temporarily Restricted Fund Scholarships $7,091,506 Development & Enhancement $7,408,042 26 Dr. Hankin Gateway to Future Fund $1,438,298 $5,113,200 Virginia Marx Children’s Center $1,150,487 Total Temporarily Restricted Fund $17,088,333

ENDOWMENTS 2017-2018 Westchester Community College Westchester Scholarships 46% Endowment Fund

Academic Programs/ 24% Scholarships $13,003,500 Faculty Development Gateway Scholarships $5,237,150 Development & Enhancement $8,620,039 Student Support Services 13% Virginia Marx Children’s Center $3,302,800 Other Programs 4% General Purpose $970,941

General Administration 8% Total Endowment Fund $31,134,430

Fundraising 5% Foundation Donors

$10,000 - $24,999 Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Adler American Public University System Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC Cambridge University Press Ms. Claudia Caruso The Center Family Foundation Inc. Joseph & Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts

Faculty-Student Association of WCC Community College Westchester The following is a partial list of donors to the Westchester Community College The Marc Haas Foundation/ 27 Foundation (gifts of $1,000 or more received between Sept. 1, 2017 – Aug. 31, 2018). The Helen Hotze Haas Foundation For a complete list, please visit www.sunywcc.edu/foundationdonors. Anne Klass Joanne Landau & Rabbi Fred Schwalb $250,000 - $1,000,000 $50,000 - $99,999 Ms. Edith Litt Anonymous Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation The M&T Charitable Foundation Laura and John Arnold Foundation The Jandon Foundation Katherine Moore Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund National Immigration Forum David A. & Brenda Oestreich Betsy & Wally Stern Estate of Mary B. Nugent Dr. Gary & Deborah Raizes The Mary & James G. Wallach Foundation New York State Office of Parks, Denise & Camillo M. Santomero III Westchester Community Foundation Recreation and Historic Preservation The Jack and Billie Schwartz Foundation Robert & Sherry Wiener The Ruth & Jerome A. Siegel Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 Judy Soley $100,000 - $249,999 Ms. Barbara A. Abeles John Stadler Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation, Inc. Con Edison Co. of NY, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Willy M. Stern Anonymous Bank (2) Yvonne & Leslie Pollack Family Dorothea H. Swope JP Morgan Chase Foundation Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Judy Tenney & Mr. Robert Haines Hertzberg Family The Riversville Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Charles Urstadt The Rice Family Foundation Flo & Warren Sinsheimer Greg & Kathiryn Werlinich Rebecca & Arthur Samberg Ruth & Andrew Suzman Kathleen & Seymour Weingarten Lucille Werlinich $5,000 - $9,999 Student Government Association Ms. Katharine Chapman Leslie Allen Peggy & David Tanner Ms. Susan Cohen & Mr. Gary Biale Ms. Louise Austin Nicki & Harold Tanner Community Unitarian Universalist Anonymous (2) TD Bank Congregation Michael Bakwin Mr. & Mrs. John Warden Mr. Harold & Prof. Barbara Connolly Ms. Amber Cheng The Wine Enthusiast Foundation Inc. Dr. Iris Cook Barbara & Evan Chesler Ms. Susan Yubas & Mr. Michael Benenson Betty & Stuart Cotton Lester & Toby Crystal Mr. Jeff Crampton Cuddy & Feder LLP $1,000 - $4,999 Charles & Patricia Deierlein Constance Curran Mrs. Virginia Aaron Mr. & Mrs. Mike Divney DeCicco & Sons The Hon. & Mrs. Joaquin Alemany Ms. Fiona Dogan Edith Gladstein Mrs. Margaret Allport Ms. Elaine Drummond Ms. Rita Glaser Alphagraphics Ms. Amy Ehrlich David & Dr. Ruth Gottesman American Women of African Heritage Mr. Theodore Eisler Mr. Charles Hackett Mrs. Eva Andersen Mr. Alan Epstein & Ms. Yvonne Tropp Mrs. Betty Himmel Mr. & Mrs. David Arnow Mr. & Mrs. John P. Falk Matthew W. & Luann Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Henry Asher Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Falk 28 Marcella Kahn The George E. and Ms. Phyllis Farber Mr. & Mrs. John Kaufman Kathleen E. Austin Foundation Mrs. Marjorie Feder Mrs. Patricia Keesee Dr. & Mrs. Peter Bauer Ms. Barbara Fischer Leona Kern Ms. Lisa Beck Mr. & Mrs. Ari Fleischer KeyBank National Association Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Beebe Mr. & Mrs. John L. Furth Ms. Jenny Kho Ms. Jacquelyn Bergonzi Mrs. Marian Galewitz Mr. & Mrs. Steven Lefkowitz Ms. Nadia Bernstein, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Lex N. Gamble Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Levine Mrs. Christine Bobkoff Ms. Jennifer Geer Westchester Community College Westchester Ms. Catherine Ludden Ms. Carol Capobianco & Mr. & Mrs. E. Robert Goodkind Macerich/Cross County Shopping Center Mr. Joseph Squillante Mr. Todd Gordon & Ms. Susan Feder New York State Urban Development Mr. Joseph Carlucci Ms. Charlotte Harbs & Ms. Gisela Harbs The Raffiani Family Foundation, Inc. Ms. Elizabeth Carpenter Ms. Michele Hertz & Estate of Hans Reiss Ms. Shannon Casey Mr. Lawrence Friedman Toby & Nataly Ritter Mr. Stephen Casey Ms. Laura Hoenig Prof. & Mrs. Richard J. Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Guy Castellano Mrs. Susan Hoffman Rosedale Nurseries, Inc. CC Vending, Inc. Marc Huestis Nancy and Paul Ross Central Avenue Nissan Mr. & Mrs. Brian Jaccoma Cornelia and Rob Spring Earl M. and Margery C. Chapman Mr. Richard & The Hon. Anne Janiak David J. & Rachel Stark Foundation Ms. Olga Kagan Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kass Lucile & Maurice Pollak Fund Brian Wallach Agency, Inc. Ms. Helen Kho Madryn & John Priesing Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Watts Abigail Kirsch Charles S. Raizen Foundation Inc. Ms. Ingrid E. Weigel Elyse & Barry Klayman Ms. Denise Rempe & Mr. Mark Wilson Mr. & Mrs. William I. Witkin Ms. Denise Koslowsky Dr. Eve Hart Rice & Dr. Timothy Mattison Jim & Twink Wood/The Braewold Fund Mrs. Lois Kroll RMS Construction Harold L. Wyman Foundation, Inc. Ms. Eve Larner Mr. Joel Rosenberg Mr. Yongyi Yin Judy and Warren Tenney Foundation/ RXR SoYo Exalta Ms. Pia Young Amy Levere Mr. Robert & Rabbi Deborah Salomon Dr. & Mrs. Sanford Zevon George Lindsay Dr. Valerie Salwen & Patricia Lunka Mr. Stephen Rogowsky Dr. Carmen Martinez-Lopez Scarsdale Woman’s Club With thanks to these companies Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius H. Marx Mr. Kenneth Scharfenberg who have provided matching gifts Matthew & Joy McCrosson Schleifer Family Foundation Con Edison Matching Gifts Ms. Theresa McKeon Mr. Steven Schulz IBM Matching Grants Program

Sister Kathleen McKiernan Carl Schurz Park Conservancy Marsh & McLennan Companies Community College Westchester Mr. & Mrs. John Merola Mr. & Mrs. John Shaprio Praxair Matching Gifts Progam 29 Ms. Lisa Messinger The Hon. Cecile Singer Thomson Reuters Matching Mr. & Mrs. Lee Metzendorf Mr. & Mrs. Alan J. Sinsheimer Gifts Program The Hon. & Mrs. Brian D. Monahan Mr. Gary & Prof. Linda Ching Sledge UBS Matching Gift Program Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Moore Dr. Alex Solowey Xerox Foundation Ms. Angela Morris Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Steinman Ms. Jamie Moser Ms. Sarah Stern & Mr. Mark Rosenblatt Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moser Mr. & Mrs. James Stipicevic Mr. & Mrs. Randall Motland Evelyn Stock National Endowment for Financial The Stone Foundation Inc Education Mr. Scott Sullivan New York Business Development Ms. Carolyn Summers & Corporation Mr. David Brittenham The Hon. & Mrs. John Nonna Mr. David Swope NR/WP Kappa Alpha PSI Alumni Mr. & Mrs. George M. Thom Fraternity Foundation, Inc. Andrew & Ann Tisch Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Orce Mrs. Ruth Toff Ms. Theresa D. Perl Ms. Karen Trepp The Hon. & Mrs. Carl H. Pforzheimer III Village of Tuckahoe Harry Phillips 3rd & Marjorie Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Ken Uhle Foundation Board of Directors Susan Yubas, Betty Cotton Philip J. McGrath Flo Sinsheimer Directors Emeriti Chairperson John DeCicco Belinda S. Miles, Cornelia Spring Nina Jones Fink* Joanne Landau, Aleida Frederico College President Betsy M. Stern Raymond Keyes* President Peter Herrero Katherine C. Moore Katherine Stipicevic John Kley* Jennifer Gruenberg, Betty Himmel Hon. John Nonna Evelyn Stock Walter Korntheuer Vice President Marc Huestis David A. Oestreich Ruth Suzman Frances MacEachron Hon. Harry Phillips. III, Hon. Anne Janiak Heather Ostman, Michael Talluto Frank S. McCullough, Jr. Secretary Ann F. Kaufman Faculty Representative Ava Tapia, Betty J. Menke* Matthew McCrosson, Abigail Kirsch Shirley Phillips Student Representative Manfred Moses* Treasurer Elyse Klayman Yvonne Pollack Elinor Urstadt Theodore Peluso Barbara A. Abeles Jeremy Kohomban John W. Priesing Lucille S. Werlinich Hans Reiss* Hon. Joaquin Alemany George Latimer, Debbie Raizes Helen T. Williams Jack Stadler* George E. Austin County Executive Rebecca Samberg Sani Williams * deceased Myrna Clyman Thomas T. Lee Denise C. R. Santomero Susan Elion Wollin James W. Cobb George Lindsay Sergio Serratto, Lisa W. Connors Edith Landau Litt Alumni Council President Iris M. Cook Patricia Lunka Hon. Cecile D. Singer The President’s Council 30 Founded in 2009 to ensure the financial stability of the Westchester Community College Foundation and to encourage the advice and counsel of distinguished members of our community.

Co-Chairs Members Edythe Gladstein Nataly & Toby Ritter Ann & Andrew Tisch Joanne Landau Anonymous Ruth & Sandy Gottesman Paul & Nancy Ross Kathleen & Seymour Yvonne Pollack Leslie Allen Luann & Matthew Jacobs Judy Soley Weingarten Florence Sinsheimer Leslie Cecil & Charlene Kahn-Berman John Stadler Greg & Kathiryn Werlinich Dorothea H. Swope Creighton Michael Leona Kern Rachel & David Stark Robert & Sherry Wiener Barbara Chesler Anne Klass Peggy & David Tanner Connie Curran Arlene & Jerome Levine Nicki & Harold Tanner In Memoriam John & Hope Furth Dr. Gary Raizes Judy E. Tenney Michael Bakwin Marcella Kahn Westchester Community College Westchester Hartford Hall Society Barbara A. Abeles Shep Greenberg* Barbara K. Marks* Josephine Pischedda* David Swope* Joseph* & Sophia* Abeles Jane Hecht* Nicholas Martinez, Class of ‘03 Professor Phyllis Primus Dorothea H. Swope Anyonymous* Professor Pauline Herman* Edward J. Maulen, Jr.*, Helen* & Hans* F. Reiss Sarah P. Swope* Brooke M. Beebe Betty Himmel Class of ‘75 Theodora L. Russell* Phyllis L. Taffet* Douglas* & Marilyn Birdsall Milton S. Hoffman* Patricia Maye-Mitchell Dorland Russett* Professor John J. Tobias* Iris M. Cook Esther Kates* David* & Katherine Moore Donald R. Schoen* Wendy A. Turner Lois L. Cowan* Patricia H. Keesee Martha Nierenberg Challis* & William* B. Snyder Elinor F. Urstadt Kathryn Wasserman Davis* Joanne Landau Mary B. Nugent* Carol & Lee Sommerfield Lucille S. Werlinich Shirley Durst* Helen Galland Loewus* Harry & Marjorie Phillips Jack Stadler* * deceased. The above lists are Francesco Esposito* Frances D. MacEachron Shirley A. Phillips Betsy & Wally Stern accurate as of January 2019. Lives Reimagined

BY SUPPORTING THE WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, YOU CAN TRANSFORM THE LIFE OF A STUDENT, THEIR FAMILY AND OUR COMMUNITY.

SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS WAYS TO GIVE Community College Westchester Please consider a gift to the following areas: Online 31 The Fund for WCC Visit our secure online website: www.sunywcc.edu/giving Unrestricted gifts support crucial services for our students that state and county funding cannot provide. By Mail Please make your check or money order payable to: Scholarships WCC Foundation Give the gift of education! Named Scholarship funds can be Hartford Hall permanently endowed or renewed yearly. 75 Grasslands Road Valhalla, NY 10595 Tribute Gifts Gifts may be made in honor or in memory of friends and loved Transfer of Stock or Securities ones to commemorate significant milestones while supporting The Foundation accepts direct transfers of securities through its our students. account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

Special Project Grants For More Information and Additional Giving Opportunities These gifts support new initiatives, capital projects, and offer Contact Ilene Lieberman, Director of Development recognition through naming opportunities. 914-606-6834 [email protected]

All gifts to the Foundation are tax www.sunywcc.edu/giving deductible according to IRS regulations. COLLEGE MISSION Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.