The power of SUCCESS

FINDLAY-AREA CAMPUS 3200 Bright Road Findlay, OH 45840-3509 2004 ANNUAL REPORT It is my pleasure to present “The power of SUCCESS,” the Owens AVERAGE STARTING SALARIES Community College 2004 Annual Report. Students, faculty and staff generate the power of our success through their positive contributions Students graduating with an associate’s degree from to the Northwest community which we call home. Owens Community College possess the tools they need to enter the workforce. With an average starting As a well-established and trusted community partner, we invest salary of $34,400, entry-level workers with an resources to fuel a thriving and growing community relationship. associate’s degree earn more income than entry-level Associate Degree $34,400 workers with a bachelor’s degree. Our economic impact on the community is strong, given our tax base Bachelor Degree $32,207 and capital projects. Construction on the new Findlay-area Campus High School Graduate $24,876 is near completion and will open to the public in Fall 2005. On the Source: The Ohio Board of Regents 2004 Study. Toledo-area Campus, we celebrated the groundbreaking for the Fire and Police Training Center for Homeland Security. $16,529 The power of our successful educational delivery system is rooted in TUITION COMPARISON fulfilling the community’s wants and needs. We continue to adapt our Annual tuition at Owens Community College academic choices as the geographic scope of our service community is the lowest among colleges and universities $7,610 broadens. Through a hard-earned Owens education, students increase in Northwest Ohio. their opportunity for employability and self-sufficiency. Owens students obtain an affordable, quality Our expert faculty and staff nurture the educational experience education for approximately one-third of the $2,660 for students through their community connections to business, cost of nearby four-year public universities and industry and government agencies. In this report, we highlight a approximately six times the cost of four-year few faculty and staff members and their focus on student success private colleges and universities. and development. We also share students’ stories about their educational journey.

Four-Year Four-Year Our students and their future employers know an Owens Public Source: Bursar’s and Admission offices of respective colleges Private Colleges Community College education represents quality, and and universities for the 2004-2005 academic year. and Universities Universities we are proud of all that we offer as Northwest Ohio’s #1 Choice in higher education. Still, our community standing is not driven by pride, but rather by fulfilling our mission of serving our students INCREASING ENROLLMENT and the community. Since becoming a comprehensive state community college in 1994, Sincerely, Owens Community College has nearly doubled its Fall Semester 15,878 17,236 20,160 10,255 18,467 19,615 enrollment to more than 20,000 11,449 12,091 13,561 16,688 16,805 Christa Adams, Ph.D. students. Owens now serves more President than 45,000 students annually and looks forward to continued growth. 1994 1995 1998 1997 2001 1999 2000 2002 2003 2004 1996

Source: Owens Community College Department of Institutional Research. FALL SEMESTER ENROLLMENT CONTINUES TO GROW

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Owens Community College makes a point to meet the growing needs of its students each year. Through efficient and careful financial planning, Owens maximizes revenues to create a better learning environment for its students. Despite the rising cost of education and an overall decrease in 2004 state funding, Owens was the most efficient college in Ohio. With the lowest cost of delivery rate, Owens educated more students using fewer dollars than any other institution in the State. In doing so, Owens once again confirmed its role as Northwest Ohio’s Best Investment®.

(in millions) $81.6 Total FY2004 REVENUE Owens Community College received FY2004 EXPENDITURES NET INCREASE (in millions) $88.3 Total $88.3 million in revenue during fiscal year Instruction & Research $35.9 IN ASSETS (in millions) State Appropriations $32.2 2004. Through meticulous budgeting, Institutional Support $11.7 Federal & Other Grants $21.1 Owens gained an impressive $6.7 million Plant Operations & Maintenance $8.2 Auxiliary Enterprises $6.5 Tuition & Fees $18.9 in assets during that time. FY2004 Student Services $6.0 $6.7 Total Capital Grants & Appropriations $8.0 Major expenditures included Instruction and Scholarships & Aid $4.4 Auxiliary Services $6.9 Research, Institutional Support, Plant Operations Depreciation $3.3 FY2003 Other $1.0 and Maintenance, Auxiliary Enterprises, Academic Support $3.1 $4.2 Total Public Service $2.3 Sales & Service $0.2 Student Services, Scholarships and Aid. Institutional Research $0.2

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DEGREE/CERTIFICATE AREA RACE (Percentage of students) Powerful RESULTS Caucasian 82.2 Based on Academic Year African American 11.8 2003-2004 The results are in: Owens’ power in the Northwest experience abroad and students interested in playing Hispanic 4.0 Graduates Ohio community is undeniable. collegiate athletics. In addition, Owens also serves high Asian American 0.9 school students through the Post Secondary Option (PSO) American Indian 0.6 Now serving more than 45,000 students annually program, which allows high school students to enroll in Non-Resident Alien 0.5 on two campuses, Owens Community College is college-level courses and receive both high school and

the fastest growing community college in Ohio college credit. TYPE OF CLASSES (Percentage of students attending) and offers more than 160 program areas of study. Owens’ diverse population includes students from More than one type 34.5 Associate of Applied Science Degree 51.5% As program areas and enrollment numbers continue other countries, states and counties throughout Ohio Daytime Classes 31.2 Associate of Applied Business Degree 19.7% to rise, Owens students are continuously becoming including Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Putnam, Sandusky, Continuing Ed. Classes 16.7 Certificate Programs 14.8% more diverse. Owens serves a variety of students, Seneca and Wood. The flexible day, evening, weekend Evening Classes 14.8 Associate of Arts Degree 6.8% including “traditional” students immediately out of and online courses provide these students with Weekend Classes 2.1 Associate of Science Degree 6.2% high school, “non-traditional” students looking for a endless opportunities. Tele/Web Classes 0.7 Associate of Technical Studies Degree 1.0% career change, international students seeking a quality AVERAGE STUDENTS PER CLASS Lecture 17.4 STUDENT RESIDENCY BY COUNTY Overall** 14.4 93 Lucas 48.7% AVERAGE AGE 27 Lab 13.8 Wood 14.1% WEB COURSES ** Includes all sections regardless of type Hancock 6.0% OFFERED AGE Ottawa 2.7% GENDER 19 and under 19.3% Seneca 2.3% Male 51.6 20-24 31.7% Sandusky 1.3% Female 48.4 Putnam 1.0% 25-29 17.5% 30-34 11.8% CLASS LOAD 35-39 7.3% Other Ohio 20.0% Part-time 62.9 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS Out of State 3.9% 40 and older 12.4% WHO TOOK WEB COURSES? Full-time (12+ credit hours) 37.1 2,692

5 OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 6 PARTNERSHIPS STUDENTS SERVED materials and supplies, travel and Owens recognizes the value in building Owens served 29,398 credit food services, information and collaborative partnerships with Northwest students and 17,718 non-credit communications, maintenance Ohio’s business and industry leaders. students in FY 2004. This diverse services, cost of sales, utilities In 2004 alone, Owens’ Workforce and group of students represented and insurance. In addition, Community Services Division offered all demographic areas, including Owens’ helped enhance the training for 401 organizations, afforded financial status, age, race, religion economy by spending more than assessment services to 43 organizations and sex. $10.5 million on construction and renovation alone. and provided continuing education courses to more than 11,000 students Based on the 2002-2003 Graduate in the Northwest Ohio community. Follow-up Survey administered to COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGNS all Owens graduates, more than Owens gives back to the community With more than 700 employers represented 30 percent of respondents went through Community Giving on the College’s academic advisory boards, on to continue their education at Campaigns and fundraisers. Owens is building upon its relationships a four-year college or university. During the past 10 years, Owens with primary and secondary educational raised more than $130,000 institutions by offering the Tech Prep FUNDING/EXPENSES through the United Way and Program, the Early English Composition the Community Shares program. Owens received nearly $32.4 million Assessment Program and the National in state appropriations in FY 2004, Certificate of College Competencies as well as $2.8 million in grant TOTAL IMPACT Pilot Program. In addition, Owens funding from city, county, state Owens employs many local collaborates with colleges and universities and federal sources. In addition, residents to operate and maintain across the United States through transfer the College received $34.9 million facilities, provide administrative and articulation agreements, as well as in student tuition and fees. support, build and renovate through initiatives such as the Great Lakes facilities and, perhaps most Education Consortium for Homeland Based on state appropriations and importantly, instruct students. Security Training. Now serving more than 45,000 students student tuition and fees, Owens’ Owens provides quality education annually, Owens Community College unrestricted operating budget was and training, which helps to create Through a partnership between Owens and FirstEnergy continues to have a powerful impact on $67.5 million. a stronger, skilled workforce for Corp., students are able to prepare for a career as an the Northwest Ohio economy. area employers. electrical line worker and earn an Associate of In 2004, Owens employed more Technical Studies Degree. than 2,600 faculty and staff As a result, Owens continues to members. Throughout the year, the contribute to the local economy. College continued to generate jobs, In FY 2004, Owens generated employing a diverse group of experts more than $60 million based ECONOMIC power and professionals. The total amount on salaries, construction/renovation in salaries and benefits paid was over and taxes alone. Thanks to its students, faculty and staff members, Owens Owens has played an integral role in the region’s $50 million. Community College is able to assist a greater number of development for nearly 40 years. With modern and Northwest Ohio residents in obtaining a better quality of technologically advanced facilities, expanded programs Owens made significant life. Through employee salaries, tax dollars and the future and more course offerings, Owens Community College contributions back into the ® earning power of its graduates, Owens gives back to the is Northwest Ohio’s Best Investment . Northwest Ohio economy Northwest Ohio community in a multitude of ways. through expenditures including

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From left to right: The Foundation Board provides a means for individuals, organizations, businesses and J. Michael Wilder, Foundation Vice Chairman - Marathon Ashland Petroleum, General Counsel and Secretary industries to work with Owens Community College and accomplish a broad range of Gary W. Dettling, Foundation President/CEO - Owens Community College, Vice President - College Advancement educational goals, including scholarships, capital improvements and program support. Rasesh H. Shah, Foundation Chairman - The Andersons Inc., President - Rail Group John H. McDermott, Foundation Treasurer - The Hylant Group, Vice President, Sales Arthur H. Smith, Foundation Secretary - Libbey Inc. (Retired)

From left to right: From left to right: James M. Murray, Foundation Director - Toledo Edison, Regional President Paul L. Meinerding, Foundation Director - Key Bank, Senior Vice President John W. Christy, Foundation Director - Owens Corning, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel Randi S. Bellner, Foundation Director - National City Bank, Market Executive and Senior Vice President Thomas F. Pounds, Foundation Director - The Toledo Free Press, President and Publisher James F. Carter, Foundation Director - Wood County Commissioner Johnny M. Mickler, Sr., Foundation Director - Greater Toledo Urban League, Inc., President/CEO Janet M. Meacham, Foundation Director - Fifth Third Bank, Regional Merchant Sales Officer Allan J. Libbe, Foundation Director - Rudolph/Libbe Inc., Founding Partner (Retired); Owens Community College Trustee Harold C. Miller, Foundation Director - Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, President - International Tire Division Christa E. Adams, Ph.D., Foundation Director - Owens Community College, President Charles L. Bills, Foundation Director - OHIO LOGISTICS & Affiliates, President/CEO John C. Moore, Foundation Director - Consultant; Owens Community College Trustee Sharon S. Speyer, Foundation Director - Sky Bank, Regional President James W. Baehren, Foundation Director - Owens-Illinois, Inc., Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Northwest Ohio’s Best Investment® Northwest Ohio’s Best Investment®

9 OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 10 Power DRI VEN A YEAR IN REVIEW association members were able to recognize local The foundation of any strong organization begins with heroes, assist those in need, and most of all, take its people. Reactivated in 2003, the Owens Community pride in their community. The Owens Community College Foundation continues In addition to the more than 350 scholarships awarded since College Alumni Association is now more than 2,000 to drive the power of education into the hands of 2002, the Foundation awarded the following scholarships members strong. The goal of these members, along ALUMNI LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP students across Northwest Ohio. Since its inception for the first time in 2004: the Alumni Legacy Scholarship; with an exceptional 17-member Board of Directors, In January 2004, members of the Owens Alumni in April 2002, the Foundation has achieved a net the Bookstore Scholarship; the Private Industry Collaborative is to collaboratively engage alumni and students in Association Board voted to establish an endowed asset value of more than $1.4 million and granted more Scholarship; the Findlay-area Campus SIFE Scholarship; and programs, events and services that energize interest, scholarship fund with the $10,000 earned from the than $580,000 in scholarships and program support. the Spanish American Organization Scholarship. build loyalty and strengthen support of the College. inaugural Golf Classic. The Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund, which will provide awards annually In 2004, the Alumni Association continued to reach out from the growth earned by the fund, benefits children to Northwest Ohio through community service projects, of Alumni Association members who carry a minimum ANNUAL GIVING ANNUAL GIVING CONTRIBUTION LEVELS activities, networking events and recognition programs. 3.0 grade point average as an Owens student or soon- Specifically, the Association successfully connected to-be high school graduate. In addition, the Board voted Michael J. Owens Society $2,500 or more AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN alumni to the College and each other by hosting events to add 50 percent of the fundraising net proceeds from 1965 Founders’ Class $1,000 - $2,499 like Mud Hens Night, Whitewater Rafting and a 2004 to this endowment fund. This, added to direct The Foundation continues to build a solid donor President’s Circle $500 - $999 Shopping Trip. In addition, the Association organized contributions to the fund, resulted in a 2004 base by affording people the opportunity to help Dean’s List $250 - $499 fundraisers, such as March Madness, a Phonathon and year-end balance of more than $36,000. students through a variety of initiatives. In 2004, Professor’s Club $100 - $249 the 2nd Annual Golf Classic, to grow the established the Foundation launched its Annual Giving Honor Roll $50 - $99 Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund. Owens has been providing excellence in higher Campaign, as well as began a Capital Campaign Red and White Association $25 - $49 education for nearly four decades. By establishing the to support a library and 10 additional classrooms on Members of the Alumni Association recognize the legacy scholarship, the Alumni Association plans to the new Findlay-area Campus. These new initiatives FINDLAY-AREA CAMPUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LEVELS importance of giving back to the Northwest Ohio open new doors for future generations of potential helped the Foundation receive 319 contributions community. Through signature events like Backpack Owens students to pursue their career aspirations totaling more than $260,000 in 2004, allowing Library (1 gift) $300,000 to the Future and the Outstanding Service Awards, at Owens Community College. Owens to impact a greater number of students. Classrooms (10 Gifts of $60,000) $600,000 Other Gifts $100,000

An essential component of the Foundation’s mission is making students’ dreams come true.

Due to Owens’ affordable tuition rates, Foundation donors can assist a greater number of students for longer periods of time. In fact, based on 2004-05 average tuition rates, an investment in Owens impacts nearly three times the number of students compared with any other four-year college or university in Tuition for one year at Tuition for one year Tuition for one the region, making it Northwest Ohio’s a private university or at a public university year at Owens Left: Sponsors Chuck Parcher, Executive Vice President of Sky Bank, and Tom Middle: Members of the Owens Alumni Association and Martin Luther King, Jr. ® college in NW Ohio.* or college in NW Ohio.* Community College. Best Investment ! Dattilo, Chairman, President and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, at the Elementary School students smile for a picture during Backpack to the Future. Alumni Golf Classic. *Based on 2004-05 average tuition fees for a full-time, in-state freshman student. Right: Muddy poses for the cameras at the Alumni Association Mud Hens Night.

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“The Board of Trustees is dedicated to serving Appointed by Ohio’s governors to six-year terms, our the College to the community, they also represent the its constituents – the citizens of Northwest Ohio. Board of Trustees is passionate about higher education community to the College. Our Trustees bring diverse At Owens we seek to lead and innovate in everything and about Owens. These nine Trustees are omnipresent backgrounds and perspectives. They donate their we do. By providing open and convenient access at campus events, demonstrating their support for time and their talents, and the multitudes of student to excellent and affordable higher education, the excellent work that our faculty and staff do on successes are their rewards. we are enhancing the quality of life throughout behalf of students. Not only do our Trustees represent our community.” Jack T. Sculfort, Chair

Ronald A. McMaster, Ph.D., Vice Chair John C. Moore, Trustee John G. Ault, Trustee R J Molter, Trustee McMaster Motor Company and McMaster Fuel Ltd., President Consultant Former Wood County Commissioner Pills & Packages Pharmacy, Pharmacist 12 Years of Service 5 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 33 Years of Service

Jack T. Sculfort, Chair Allan J. Libbe, Trustee Diana H. (Dee) Talmage, Trustee H. Richard Rowe, Trustee Dillin Homes LLC, President Rudolph/Libbe Inc., Founding Partner (Retired) Educator and Former Ottawa Hills School Board Member (Retired) Edward Jones Investments, Investment Representative 9 Years of Service 13 Years of Service 3 Years of Service 1 Year of Service

Carl R. Patterson, Trustee G.S.W. Manufacturing, General Manager (Retired) 12 Years of Service

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As a result of the College’s continuous rapid growth and dedication to serving a variety of student needs, Owens Community College has become a powerhouse of higher education. The College spent 2004 undergoing and preparing for major construction projects on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area Campuses.

FINDLAY - AREA CAMPUS The original Findlay-area Campus opened with 201 registered students in 1983. Today, the campus annually serves more than 5,500 credit and non-credit students and is projected to grow another 37 percent by 2007.

With such an incredible increase in enrollment, Owens Community College broke ground on a new Findlay-area Campus to better meet student needs. The 119,407 gross square foot instructional center will provide expanded choices in educational opportunities, highlighted by a library addition, 41 advanced technology classrooms, student services, and 28 technical and computer laboratories, as well as a grant-funded Child Care Center.

Owens Community College’s state-of-the-art educational facility is situated on more than 60 acres at the convergence of Township Road 212 and Bright Road in Findlay. Students will begin utilizing the new campus Fall Semester 2005.

FIRE & POLICE TRAINING CENTER FOR HOMELAND SECURITY

The groundbreaking ceremony for a new Fire and Police The Center will feature Ohio’s Third Frontier Network – Training Center for Homeland Security occurred in the nation’s most advanced fiber-optic network for research, PROJECT INVESTMENT (in millions) $17.74 Funding sources for the new Owens Findlay-area Campus April 2004. education and economic development. An initiative of the Ohio Board of Regents, the network at Owens will allow State of Ohio $10.74 Located on 110-acres, the facility will include a area fire and police departments to conduct exercises, smokeless burn building, an observation tower, a via distance learning, on a variety of simulated terrorist Owens Community College $6.0 swift water rescue pond, a mock city and a variety incidents, emergency hazards and natural disasters. Capital Campaign $1.0 of other simulation scenarios.

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SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Academic Programs Offered: African-American, Canadian and Gender Studies; Agribusiness Management; Biology; Chemistry; Commercial Art; Communications Arts; Creative CENTER FOR FINE AND NURSING Writing; Early Childhood Education; English; Fine and PERFORMING ARTS Performing Arts; Fine Art; Golf Course, Landscape and The Nursing Program, one of Owens’ Turfgrass Management; History; Liberal Arts; Music Education The Center for Fine and Performing oldest and most reputable programs, and Performance; Natural Sciences; Photography; Pre- Biotechnology; Pre-Business Administration; Pre-Professional Arts provides an opportunity for continues to respond to the growing need Engineering; Psychology; Science and Mathematics; Social students with a passion for the arts Work; Teacher Education (Transfer Programs); Theatre- for nursing professionals in Northwest Performance; Sociology and World Languages to enroll in more than 230 courses Ohio by expanding class sizes and joining SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND focusing on art, dance, music, forces with several community colleges INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY photography and theatre. In its to develop seamless pathways for the Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Business inaugural season, the CFPA Academic Programs Offered: Accounting; Administrative Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Virtual Assistant; Business; Business Management; Computer welcomed more than 1,700 Programming; E-Business; E-Commerce; Financial Services; INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Information Systems; Information Technology; International students in 19 new program areas. Business; Medical Office Support; Networking and Information Owens’ Manufacturing Program continues Systems Support; Office Administration; Operations Management; Marketing and Sales; Real Estate; Retailing EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION to gain respect as one of the most Management; Supervision and Web Development innovative manufacturing programs in Owens’ Early Childhood Education SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES the State of Ohio. Students enrolled Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Business and Program recently adopted a new, Associate of Applied Science in the Manufacturing Program receive cutting edge philosophy in education. Academic Programs Offered: Dental Hygiene; Diagnostic hands-on training via high-tech, state-of- Medical Sonography; Dietetic Technician; Dietary Manager; The world-renowned Reggio Emilia Food Service Management; Health Information; Hospitality the-art, computer numerical controlled Management; Medical Coding; Medical Imaging; Medical philosophy, which focuses on visual Reimbursement; Medical Transcriptionist; Nuclear Medicine; Haas equipment. arts, states that every child has the Nursing; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Physical Therapist Assistant; Radiography and Surgical right to grow and learn in a favorable, SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY encouraging environment. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science Academic Programs Offered: Architectural Engineering; Automotive; Automotive Body Repair; Automotive Business Management; Biomedical Electronics; Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; CISCO Academy; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Electronics; Computer Numerical Control (CNC); Construction Inspector; Cooperative Automotive Service Technician (CAST); Design/Drafting; Electrical/Electronics Engineering; Environmental Health and Safety; Freightliner Truck Technician; General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP); Industrial and Automation Electronics; Industrial Equipment Technician; John Deere Agricultural Technician; Maintenance and Light Repair (Ford Motor Co.); Manufacturing and Industrial Operations; Manufacturing Management; Mechanical Engineering; Networking; Six Sigma; Surveying; Tool and Die/Mold Maker; Welding; Wide Area Networking and Williams Detroit Diesel-Allison Technician

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND The power of KNOWLEDG E EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science Academic Programs Offered: Criminal Justice; Corrections; Owens expert faculty and staff members give students Owens and then seamlessly transfer to continue their Emergency Management and Planning; Emergency Medical Management; Emergency Medical Technician; Fire Science; the power they need to expand upon their knowledge education toward a bachelor’s degree. And, with an First Responder; Peace Officer Academy and Public base. Owens offers associate degrees, certificates and average class size of just 15 students, Owens has Safety Communications non-credit courses in more than 160 program areas. created an ideal learning environment that allows for SKILLED TRADES TECHNOLOGIES In addition, Owens has established over 20 articulation more personal attention from our outstanding expert Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science Academic Programs Offered: Building Maintenance; agreements with four-year colleges and universities, faculty members. Construction Trades; Electrical; HVACR; Industrial Mechanic; Machining; Mechanical; Open Entry/Open Exit and allowing students to complete their first two years at Pipefitting/Plumbing

Please note, certain academic programs offer certifications only.

17 OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 18 FINDLAY-AREA CAMPUS SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Judy Ennis Janell Lang

Judy Ennis, Executive Dean of the Findlay-area Janell Lang, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Campus, joined the Owens family in 2004. Serving has been sharing her expertise with Owens for in a new position, Judy uses her talents to assist more than 30 years. In her many roles at Owens, in the development of strategic operational and Janell has helped position Owens’ Registered academic planning for the Findlay-area Campus, Nursing program as one of the most prestigious as well as provide governmental relations support nursing programs in the nation. Currently, one in for initiatives affecting the College. every three students attending Owens is enrolled in the School of Health Sciences.

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Dr. Bruce Way Mark Durivage Dr. Bruce Way, Dean of the School of Arts Mark Durivage, Dean of the School of and Sciences, joined Owens’ administration in Technology, brings real-world experience to 2002 as Chair of the Department of Social and his School. Mark, who holds multiple degrees Behavioral Sciences. In his current role as Dean, and several professional certifications, is he uses his knowledge to assist in the creation and dedicated to providing hands-on experience to continuation of programs that will better serve students in the School of Technology. Owens students.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Dr. Myrna DeAustria Now its own entity, the School of Public Safety Dr. Myrna DeAustria, Dean of the School of and Emergency Preparedness offers a wide variety Business and Information Technology, has made of unique programs to prepare students for a significant contribution to higher education for success in community service. Currently in more than 38 years. Her professional involvement the construction phase, the state-of-the-art with a variety of business organizations has Fire and Police Training Center for Homeland assisted her School in innovation, preparation Security will provide students with additional and collaboration. hands-on experience through real-world conditions and scenarios.

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DAN WEDDING DENNIS COLE Dr. Daniel K. Wedding, Owens Assistant Dennis Cole, Owens Assistant Professor Professor of Electrical/Electronics of Social & Behavioral Sciences, has Engineering, has been educating Owens enriched the lives of students, faculty and students for more than seven years. In staff members at Owens for more than five that time, he has continuously contributed years. Through his understanding, guidance a surplus of real-world experience to his and patience, he has become a faculty classroom and become an inspiration to favorite among Owens’ student population. those around him. While some faculty and staff members In addition, Dan stays current on industry may not be familiar with his work, trends, as well as brings newfound Dennis’ students certainly are. He has knowledge into the classroom, through his authored, edited and published more than involvement with an engineering research 12 publications – most of which he uses to and development house that specializes in teach his students with here at Owens! touch-screen technology.

TOM MARSHALL CECI TOLSON Tom Marshall, Owens Professor of As a young adult, Owens Instructor of Marketing and Management, has been with Registered Nursing, Ceci Tolson knew she the College for more than a decade. With wanted to teach nursing. Fortunately for immense knowledge and fantastic leadership Owens, she accepted a full-time position skills, Owens is proud to call him family. in the Nursing Department in January 2001 and has been guiding students to Tom also spends time providing guidance to successful nursing careers ever since. Owens’ Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team. Thanks to his leadership, the Owens Ceci’s dedication to student success is SIFE team finished first runner up in the evident in every aspect of her career. National Championships and was ranked For instance, she helped lobby Owens one of the top 16 community colleges in to get a state-of-the-art Human Patient the country for outstanding leadership Simulator, which enables nursing students and entrepreneurial excellence. to experience realistic medical scenarios with a direct, hands-on approach.

21 OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 22A STUDENT power EMILY N. YATES Registered Nursing

Distance could not keep Emily Yates from enrolling in Owens’ Registered Nursing program. A 2004 graduate and resident of Arlington, Ohio, Emily commuted more than 100 miles each day to attend classes on the Toledo-area Campus.

“Owens’ strong reputation in nursing and low tuition rates got me to Owens. The small class sizes, which enabled me to have a closer relationship with other students and teachers, made me stay.”

JEFFREY C. SCHULTE Applied Technology

For Jeffrey Schulte, transferability and a hands-on educational experience were top priorities. Now an Owens graduate, Jeffrey will attend Eastern Michigan University to continue his studies in Applied Technology.

“At Owens, I learned a lot of things hands-on that “Owens’ International Student most people with bachelor’s degrees probably Services staff made me feel haven’t had the opportunity to learn. Owens at home through events like definitely prepared me for my future.” International Education Week and helped me meet a lot of friends from different countries. HEATHER L. PENNINGTON Accounting Technology My experience at Owens would not have been the same without When Heather Pennington, a 1992 high school their assistance.” graduate and full-time working mother, decided to go back to school, she knew she needed to attend a flexible and accessible institution. Heather JIANSHEN CAI enrolled at Owens in 2001. Business Management

Jianshen Cai, a native of Shenzhen, China, enrolled at “Owens Community College is a wonderful Owens Community College in 2003 to pursue a degree experience – especially for non-traditional students in Business Management. A 2004 Owens graduate, who have other commitments. The flexibility was so wonderful. It made my life so much easier.” Jianshen chose Owens due to its affordable tuition, high quality instruction, small class sizes and exceptional International Student Services Office.

23 OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 24 MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION SUMMER CAMP Owens’ Health Science students touched the lives of area children who have a form Power PLAY of muscular dystrophy, while also preparing themselves for careers as health care professionals, at the Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp. Owens Community College put its power to play in such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING CONTEST 2004, experiencing continued growth, collaboration and the Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Awards and Twelve area high schools put their successes. Throughout the year, Owens’ campus community the new Findlay-area Campus’ Topping Off Ceremony. knowledge about tractors to the test was honored by visits from President George W. Bush and Through these extraordinary events, Owens enhances during the 10th annual FFA District I Ohio Governor Bob Taft, as well as nationally recognized local and national philanthropic efforts, as well as reaches Tractor Troubleshooting Contest on radio personality Garrison Keillor. Owens also hosted out to its surrounding communities. March 3, 2004. Owens’ John Deere Agricultural Technician Program community outreach programs and celebratory events sponsored the contest.

PRESIDENT’S VISIT Owens Community College was President George W. Bush’s first stop after delivering his State of the Union address. During his visit on January 21, President Bush praised Owens’ Integrated Systems Technology Program as part of a conversation on job training and the economy.

THIRD FRONTIER Federal, state, university, and fire and safety officials converged upon Owens to focus on the Third Frontier Network’s capacities to support the Great Lakes Educational Consortium for Homeland Security Training on June 7, 2004.

RELAY FOR LIFE GARRISON KEILLOR HOMELAND SECURITY GROUNDBREAKING More than 350 area residents walked Garrison Keillor, a nationally known writer Owens Community College celebrated more than three decades of providing the night and morning away in late March and radio personality, brought his satirical educational training to Northwest Ohio’s safety forces on April 30, 2004, at Owens’ 2004 Relay for Life. The event remarks and humorous antics to Owens by breaking ground for a new $25 million Fire and Police Training Center raised more than $22,000 in support of on February 24, 2004. for Homeland Security. cancer awareness for the American Cancer Society.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS CHILDREN’S ART SHOW FORD/AAA AUTO SKILLS STATE TOPPING OFF CEREMONY COMPETITION Owens Community College’s Alumni Association honored the Children attending Owens’ Child Care Owens Community College and Charles Construction Services Inc. marked tremendous contribution of area police, fire and emergency medical Center displayed their artistic qualities, Teams from 15 high schools throughout a milestone in the new Findlay-area Campus construction by hosting a professionals during the Outstanding Service Award Celebration creative impressions and imaginative Ohio tested their automobile knowledge “Topping Off” Ceremony in early June. The ceremony, which involved th on April 23, 2004. masterpieces to the community at the and repair skills during the 55 annual hoisting an evergreen tree onto a steel beam, celebrated safe and first-ever Children’s Art Show in August. Ford/AAA Auto Skills State Competition successful construction. held at Owens on May 14, 2004.

25 OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 26 FINDLAY-AREA CAMPUS DIAMANTE AWARDS CELEBRATION GREAT LAKES EDUCATIONAL HOMELESS SHELTER COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR CONSORTIUM FOR HOMELAND In mid-November, Owens students Owens Community College, Bowling SECURITY TRAINING Acquiring information about Green State University, Lourdes College, organized a Clothing Drive to Area two- and four-year academic various volunteer events and the Medical College of Ohio and The aid the homeless. In the span of institutions gathered at Owens in activities occurring in the collaboratively a week, the College’s Student October to discuss heightening the surrounding communities was celebrated Hispanic Heritage by Government and the Environmental Midwest’s educational opportunities the focus of the Findlay-area recognizing outstanding achievements Club collected more than 30 within emergency training as part of Campus’ first-ever Community and service in Northwest Ohio during garbage bags of donated items the first-ever Great Lakes Educational Resource Fair in October. the 15th annual Diamante Awards from the Toledo-area and Consortium for Homeland Security on September 10, 2004. Findlay-area Campuses. Training meeting.

CA RE FAIR FOR HEALTH More than 500 area high school juniors and seniors gained knowledge about ways to make their lives more enjoyable through healthy living during Owens’ Care Fair for Health in October 2004. GOVERNOR BOB TAFT ASSISTANT SECRETARY WILLIAM LASH Governor Bob Taft’s Jobs Cabinet visited Owens in September to discuss current and The importance of foreign future job growth in the State of Ohio. Items discussed included establishing a data trade was the highlighted base to match displaced workers with companies who are hiring and streamlining topic of discussion on the permitting process in Ohio. September 29, 2004, as William Lash, Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce, visited Owens as part of an International Trade Seminar.

UNDER SECRETARY MICHAEL BROWN GARY HEMINGER, SPRING MIKE ANDERSON, FALL INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Local, state and national emergency preparedness and response Owens Community College celebrated International Education Week served as a town hall meeting focus in June when Michael Brown, Gary Heminger, President of Marathon Mike Anderson, President and Chief November 15-19 with a series of events and activities highlighting Under Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Ashland Petroleum LLC, served Executive Officer of The Andersons Inc., multinational experiences. Events focused on various global topics as keynote speaker during Owens served as keynote speaker during visited Owens Community College. Under Secretary Michael Brown is TH ranging from international education, culture and business to study JIM WELLING EARNS 500 WIN th th shown here with City of Toledo Fire Chief Michael Bell. Community College’s 38 annual Owens Community College’s 26 abroad opportunities. Owens Head Basketball Coach Jim Spring Commencement. More than annual Fall Commencement. During Welling reached a milestone in his 600 students were conferred their the ceremony, 348 candidates illustrious basketball career by earning degrees during the ceremony. received their degrees. victory No. 500 with an 81-71 win over Hillsborough Community College in early November.

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2-B-Mobile Gene C. Burson Guadalupe Flores William E. Jacobus, Ph. D. Burton E. Martensen Jenn Perko Jack T. Sculfort Robert Torres Christa Adams Patricia A. Cairns Mary J. Flores Maureen Jacoby Mary J. Martin Perrysburg Heights David Seeger Tom Tousley & Diane Bostdorff Adelante, Inc. Lisa Calcamuggio, Jack Ford Daniel T. Jankowski Vikki Strand Finnegan, Community Association Mary Seymour-Hall Matthew L. Traver Advocates for Basic Massage Therapist Janet Forney Jensen’s Jewelers, Inc. Mary Kay Cosmetics Perrysburg Rotary Stephen Shaffer TRW Automotive Legal Equality Charles Campbell Steve Fortney Kate Jere William C. Mason Service Foundation Rasesh Shah Dr. Paul Unger Mary A. Alge Neal Carter Fox Toledo Darla Johannsen Master Chemical Corporation Peterman Associates, Inc. Neil Shamberg United Parcel Service Nan Frost - Allyn Cynthia Castilleja Gus Franklin John Deere Foundation Surendra Matani Marlon Peters Pernell Shead United Way & Bacon/Longman Charles Construction Services Mary Ann Franks Betsy Johnson Maumee Rotary Janet J. Petzoldt Shear Dimensions United We Style American Electric Power Pamela Chibucos Frickers Dennis G. Johnson Service Foundation Martha Phelan Nails By Julie, Shear Dimensions Thomas Urban American Family Insurance John W. Christy Fuller & Henry Ltd Nancy Kurfess Johnson Max & Erma’s Restaurants Phoenix Services, Inc. The Shelly Company US Bank - Student Loan Center The American Gift Fund Joan Ciarelli Margaret A. Garrison Gregory J. Jones John McDermott Wendy A. Pietrzak Betty Shultz Betty Vail American Megacom Edward & Deborah Ciecka GEAPS Seaway Chapter Jessie Jones Dennis & Janet Meacham Debra Pinkston Denise Shuster Mark Valenti Anderson Foundation Margaret Clifford General Motors Joan Jones MEPAC Match Program Plante & Moran PLLC Reti Shutina Valiton Motors Aon Foundation Robert W. Clifford Frances Geoffrion Ronald & Joanne Juan Mercy Health Partners Plastic Technologies, Inc. Thomas Sink Robin VanGorder Applebee’s Clyde-Findlay Area Credit Union Maria Getz Kahle Company Demetris Mestousis Poggemeyer Design Group Tina Skeldon-Wozniak Brenda K. VanHoose Earl Armstrong, D.D.S. Coca-Cola Vicki Getz dba K&L Ready Mix Sarah Metzger Harvey A. Popovich Magdalena M. Skiles Victory Capital Management Jennifer L. Artressia Cold Stone Creamery Giant Eagle Mike Kalish Brad & Monica Meyer Tom & Kay Pounds Skillshot - Tom Miller Tammy Wagner Associated General Contractors The Collaborative Inc. Jim Gilmore Marcy Kaptur Michigan CAT George Young - Prentice Hall Sky Bank William Wagner of Northwest Ohio, Inc. Lorry Cology Marilyn P. Gilroy Amy Karlovec Midwest Paper Audrey J. Preston Sky Financial Group Eric Walters John G. Ault William Conway April Gladieux Kristin Kaufman Specialties Company ProMedica Ruth Smeltzer Suzanne C. Ward Auto Dealers United for Kids Douglas B. Cook V/Gladieux Enterprises, Inc. Cyril Keiffer David A. Miramontes Dr. Angela Jackson, Arthur H. Smith Teresa M. Warnke Azteca Foods, Inc. Kimberly Cook Glass City Landscape, Inc. Kerry L. Kelly Lesta Mizer Quality Family Eyecare, Inc. Laurie K. Smith Valeria Wasielewski Taylor Balderas Cooper Tire & Rubber Company GM Powertrain Ruth L. Kelly Foundation Terri Mohr Debra Rathke Patricia Smith R. Bruce Way Christopher A. Baldwin Julee Cope Jodie Goldstein Scott Kelly, D.D.S. Melissa Mohrbach Fred Recktenwald Stacy Smith Frank Weaver Julie Bankert Steven R. Cotner Marge Goldstein Kennedy Printing RJ Molter Linda Reese Linda Snyder Vivian John Welch Jaime Banners Deborah Cowdrey Michael E. Grassley KeyBank John Moore Edward Reiter John Soltesz Sharon L. Werner Carmen Barbosa Andrea M. Cutcher Melinda Gray David C. Kimmet Laura Moore Renhill Staffing Services Deb Cash, Southern Living Tonya McCarley - Kelly A. Bardwell Cycle Werks Debra Green Sister Diana Kleman Shirley Moran Christine Paterwich, Speck Sales Inc. A Wesley/B Cummings Mrs. Albert Barkdull Daimler Chrysler Lee C. Grinonneau Daniel & Sue Klimek Mosser Construction, Inc. Restoration Salon Linda Stacy Dawn E. Wetmore Dick & Bette Barkdull Corporation Fund Donna M. Gruber Carol Knoblauch Nail Pheils-Sun Dials Carol Rice Lynn Olman, State Farm Mary Ann Whipple Harry Barlos Damrauer Marketing Inc. Thomas L. Gschwind Brian Koenig NASA Glenn Research Center Fred Rice Chan Stevens J. Michael Wilder Beirut Restaurant Dana Commercial Credit Paulette Gunn Kaye Koevenig National City Terrie Richardson Thelma R. Stevenson WNWO-TV 24 John Benavides Dana Corporation Foundation Stuart Habib Ronald Kruse Ruth Ann Neff Barbara Rickard Barbara J. Stewart The Wolfe Family Frank Benham Myrna DeAustria Habitec Rose Kuceyeski Shari Neubauer Bonita L. Riley Sean K. Stewart Charitable Foundation French Quarter, Tom Deckelman Winnie Hanno John D. Kurfess Jeff Newby Judge Richard J. Rinebolt Tamara B. Storey James A. Wolsiffer Bennett Enterprises Shirley DeGoldsby Amy L. Hanson Lakefront Lines, Inc. Jenny Northrup Ritz Camera The Stranahan Foundation Andy Woodard Best Buy BreAnne Detrick Tracci K. Harmon Janell Lang Northwest Masonry Kelly Y. Rivera Streacker Tractor Sales, Inc. Elizabeth A. Woolaver Dee Dee Bills Detroit Pistons Sally M. Harms Gene Lapko Marcia Obarski Sharyn H. Roberts Carol A. Stremmel Diane Worcester RJ Bixler Gary W. Dettling Thomas Harrison LaRiche Chevrolet Cadillac Ohio AgriBusiness Association John and Lillian Robinson Sunoco Refining and Supply Allen Gunn, Kay Black Dietsch Brothers Inc. Hart Associates Latinofest Educational Trust Thomas Rodgers Francis J. Szollosi World Financial Group Foundation Dimech Services, Inc. Glen and Maurine Hartman Mackenzie Lehman Lisa A. Olvera Jo Ann Romero Dee Talmage WTOL-TV David M. Blankemeyer Charles J. Doneghy James H. Hartung Allan J. Libbe Melissa Oostmeyer Rooney Clinger Murray, Deidra L. Tammarine George O. Young III Kay Blue Cynthia Dula Daniel Hauenstein Libbey Glass Outlet Store Kenneth Orzechowski Architects Team Sports Linda L. Young Charles & Anna Mae Bly Mark A. Durivage HCR Manor Care Libbey Inc. Robert J. Osstifin Charles Rosenbalm Thomson South-Western/ Kenneth E. Zawistowski Doreen L. Bockert Sandra J. Earl Mark Hearndon Janet Limyansky Owens Accounting Club Stephen M. Rowan Wayne C. Froelich Joseph V. Zielinski Sharilyn Boday Keith Demers/Troy Baker Joanna Heck Gayle Lohrbach Owens Alumni Association H. Richard Rowe Margaret Thurber Boise Office Solutions of Edward Jones Investments Kay Heck Lucas County Job Owens Athletic Department A Royal Endeavor LLC TMACOG W. Born & Associates, Inc. Susan Emerine Suzanne G. Hoffman & Family Services Owens Bookstore Linda L. Roznoski Toledo Area Asbestos JAC Bowers Asphalt & Paving, Inc. Nancy Emrick Linda Homolka Lucas County Mental Owens Workforce & Community Tim Rudey Toledo Area Cement Masons JAC Deborah A. Brandeberry Judy Ennis Honeywell Health Board Services Division Rudolph Libbe Toledo Area Glaziers JAC Dan Briones Cindy Eschedor Thomas Horrall Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office Owens Corning Beverly Rust Toledo Area Painters JAC Brooks Insurance Agency Louis P. Escobar Marjorie L. Huff Todd G. Lucius Painters Supply & Equipment Co. Brian A. Sabo Toledo Area Plasterers JAC Kylee Broughton Louise Estep Huntington Bank Jerrie S. Lutman Brian & Becky Paskvan Siva Sakthivel Toledo Area Sheet Metal JATC John Brown FedEx The Hylant Group MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. Erin Patrizi Robert Salazar Toledo Area UAW CAP Council Kathleen Brubaker Jennifer Fehnrich David H. Ibarra Robert & Molly Mack Pamela A. Pavlis Sam’s Diner Toledo Association of Grocery Jill Buathier Susan K. Fiebelkorn IHOP Perrysburg James Mahaney Christy Rybak - Andrew Sauber Manufacturers’ Representatives Buckeye CableSystem Fifth Third Image of NW Ohio Charles Mann Pearson Custom Publishing Tanya Jensen & Tony Desch/ Toledo Community Buckeye TeleSystem Findlay’s Tall Timbers Ironworkers Local #55 Marathon Ashland Sandra Peer Savage & Associates Foundation, Inc. Connie Buhr Distribution Center, Inc. Bill Ivoska Petroleum LLC Patricia Penny SBC The Toledo Edison Company Connie Burden Eric Flechtner D’Naie Jacobs Marco’s Pizza Pepsi Americas M. Renee Schafer Darlene Torda

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