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Owens Community College 2005 Annual Report BeyondBeyond growth.Growth One1 vision.mission. One 1 vision. mission.

At , we believe in these ambassadors greatly benefit our students fulfilling our mission of student success. Because by spurring community interest and involvement we are dedicated to providing an affordable, in Owens through their support, dedication, superior educational experience through loyalty and leadership. excellence, innovation and collaboration, our students continue to grow and prosper in our Unique collaborations with our community community and beyond. partners allow the College to continuously become more innovative and successful in On behalf of the College, I am honored to present program offerings and course development. our 2005 Annual Report, Beyond Numbers. From purchasing classrooms on our new Findlay-area Campus through the Foundation’s Our growth and success are measured beyond Findlay Capital Campaign, to developing a numbers. They are the result of our College joint-ventured program in any of our five and community working together to create academic schools, our partnerships help prepare unique educational opportunities for Northwest our students for a changing workforce. Ohio residents. While numbers allow us one way to measure From 200 students in 1965 to more than 45,000 success here at Owens, our commitment to our students today, we are proud to offer instruction community offers another. By listening to the in over 150 program areas from a growing expert ever-changing needs of our community and faculty base of more than 1,300 instructors. beyond, we will remain committed to our mission of student success for generations to come. Our community volunteers – who serve on boards such as the Owens Community College Board Sincerely, of Trustees, the Owens Community College Foundation, Academic Program Advisory Committees and the Owens Community College Christa Adams, Ph.D. Alumni Association – contribute to our success President each day. Dedicated to our College’s mission,

MISSION VISION We believe in serving our students and our Owens faculty and staff are committed to communities. Your success is our mission. strengthening the community by providing a superior educational experience through excellence, innovation and collaboration. The success of Owens Community College is the result of community support through collaborative partnerships, dedicated volunteers and expert faculty members.

1 2 Beyond Tradition 40 years of excellence.

Owens Community College opened its doors to Recently, Owens officially renamed the academic 200 students as Penta County Technical Divisions to Schools. The College now offers Institute on September 13, 1965. At that time, programs in the School of Arts and Sciences, the Penta offered data processing and computer School of Business and Information Technology, technology, mechanical engineering technology, the School of Health Sciences, the School of chemical engineering technology and electrical Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and engineering technology programs in a rented the School of Technology. vocational school and old Army barracks. Since opening in 1965, Owens has maintained In the 1970s, Penta County Technical Institute its mission of providing students with a superior became The Michael J. Owens Technical College educational experience. Currently serving in honor of Mr. Owens, a Toledo-area inventor more than 45,000 students annually in over who forever changed the glass industry. Program 150 program areas, the College looks forward areas – and the physical campus – continued to to continuing its tradition for another 40 years. expand to meet the changing needs of students, business, labor and industry in Northwest Ohio. In fact, the 1980s ushered in a new era for Owens PROGRAM AREA OFFERINGS with expansion into Hancock County by way of a new Findlay-area Campus. 1965 4

2005 150+ Owens Technical College became Owens State Community College in 1994, allowing Owens to expand program offerings to include college transfer associate degrees. Within the next decade, Owens welcomed a regional training center and a STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS new Findlay-area Campus, constructed a number of innovative learning facilities and officially 1965 5 began operating as Owens State Community College. 2005 53

FALL SEMESTER STUDENTS ENROLLED

1965 200

2005 20,406

Celebrating 40 years of excellence, Owens remains dedicated to its mission of student success.

3 4 Beyond Expectations Serving more than 45,000 students annually.

Owens Community College once again surpassed FALL STUDENT ENROLLMENT enrollment expectations. Continuing along its path of exponential growth since becoming a 1994 10,255 comprehensive community college in 1994, 1995 11,449 Owens proudly served more than 45,000 credit and non-credit students in 2005 – a record 12,091 1996 20,406 students in Fall Semester alone. 1997 13,561 Owens educated an increasingly diverse student 15,878 1998 population from Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Putnam, 1999 16,688 Sandusky, Seneca and Wood counties. Owens also served students from five states and 34 countries. 2000 16,805

2001 17,236 From “traditional students” to “non-traditional students,” Northwest Ohio residents continue 2002 18,467 to enroll at Owens due to flexible day, evening, 2003 19,615 weekend and online courses, as well as the endless course options, quality instruction and affordable 2004 20,160 tuition. High school students enroll at Owens to get 2005 20,406 a jump-start on their college education through the Post Secondary Option (PSO) program – a program that allows high school students to enroll in college-level courses and receive both high school PART/FULL-TIME STUDENTS and college credit.

PART 62.9 % Owens prepares graduates for an ever-changing FULL 37.1% workforce by giving them the tools they need to succeed. With an average starting salary of $34,000, entry-level workers with an associate STUDENTS BY AGE* degree earn more income than entry-level workers with a bachelor’s degree. (Source: The Ohio Board of Regents 2004 Study.) < 19 20.2%

20-24 30.9% One of the fastest-growing colleges and universities 25-29 17.5% in Ohio, Owens continues to exceed expectations

30-34 10.8% in the world of higher education.

35-39 7.4%

40 + 13.2% Owens experienced another year of growth in 2005, serving more than 20,400 students during the Fall Semester. *Average Age: 27

  BeyondBeyond Optionsgrowth. Students can MoreOne than vision. 150 One program mission. areas. complete their first two years at Owens and Students value options. That’s why Owens Technology. Additionally, Owens has established then seamlessly Community College offers associate degrees, nearly 30 articulation agreements with four-year transfer to a certificates and non-credit courses in more than colleges and universities, allowing students to four-year college 150 program areas. complete their first two years at Owens and then or university. seamlessly transfer to continue their education Owens is deeply committed to providing every toward a bachelor’s degree. student with a quality education. In 2005, Owens expanded on that commitment by renaming With an average class size of just 15 students in its Divisions to Schools to more closely reflect 2005, Owens has created an ideal learning academia in four-year colleges and universities environment that allows for more personal across the United States. Currently, students attention and hands-on experience in the can enroll in program areas within the School of classroom. From medical imaging technologies Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and and electrical engineering to public safety Information Technology, the School of Health communications and early childhood education, Sciences, the School of Public Safety and Owens provides endless career options. Emergency Preparedness and the School of

PROGRAM AREAS

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science Academic Programs Offered: African-American, Canadian and Gender Academic Programs Offered: Criminal Justice; Corrections; Emergency Studies; Agribusiness Management; Biology; Chemistry; Commercial Management and Planning; Emergency Medical Management; Emergency Art; Communications Arts; Creative Writing; Early Childhood Education; Medical Technician; Fire Science; First Responder; Intermediate; Military English; Fine and Performing Arts; Fine Art; History; Liberal Arts; Music Science; Paramedic; Peace Officer Academy and Public Safety Communications Performance; Natural Sciences; Photography; Pre-Biotechnology; Pre-Business Administration; Pre-Professional Engineering; Psychology; Science and Mathematics; Social Work; Teacher Education (Transfer SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Programs); Theatre; Sociology and World Languages Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science Academic Programs Offered: Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Systems SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Technology; Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Systems Certificates; Architectural Engineering; Architectural CAD Operator; Automotive; Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Business Automotive Body Repair; Automotive Service Management; Biomedical Academic Programs Offered: Accounting; Accounting Software Electronics; Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; CAM; CISCO Academy; Applications; Administrative Virtual Assistant; Application Software Computer Aided Drafting (CAD); Computer Numerical Control (CNC); Computer Specialist; Business; Business Management; CPA; Computer Programming; Science; Computer Systems; Construction Inspector; Design/Drafting; Diesel e-Business; e-Commerce; Financial Services; Information Systems; Service; Electrical/Electronics Engineering; Environmental Health and Safety; Information Technology; International Business; Medical Office Support; General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP); Industrial Network Administration; Networking and Information Systems Support; and Automation Electronics; Industrial Equipment Technician; John Deere Network and Systems Security; Office Administration; Office Coordination; Agricultural Technician; Machinist; Manufacturing and Industrial Operations; Office Support; Operations Management; Marketing and Sales; Real Estate; Manufacturing Management; Manufacturing Technology; Mechanical Retailing Management; Supervision and Web Development Engineering; Networking; Quality Assurance; Six Sigma; Surveying; Tool and Die/Mold Maker; Welding and Wide Area Networking SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Business and SKILLED TRADES TECHNOLOGIES Associate of Applied Science Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science Academic Programs Offered: Culinary Arts; Dental Hygiene; Diagnostic Academic Programs Offered: Building Maintenance; Construction Medical Sonography; Dietetic Technician; Dietary Manager; Food Service Trades; Electrical; Electronics; HVACR; Industrial Mechanic; Machining; Management; Health Information Technology; Hospitality Management; Mechanical and Pipefitting/Plumbing Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Technologies; International Nursing; LPN/ ADN Progression; Medical Assistant; Medical Coding; Medical Imaging; Medical Reimbursement; Medical Transcription; Nuclear Medicine; Please note, certain academic programs offer certifications only. Practical Nursing; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Physical Therapist Assistant; Radiography; Registered Nursing; Sterile Processing and Surgical   Beyond Affordable $116 per credit hour. Owens students earn a quality education for a fraction of the A penny saved is a penny earned. Due to Owens’ commitment to affordability, cost of other more students had access to a quality education area institutions. Owens Community College takes saving very in 2005. Owens tuition is approximately one-third seriously. In fact, the College takes great pride in of the cost of nearby four-year public colleges and its ability to efficiently manage money to ensure universities and approximately one-sixth of the cost affordable higher education for its more than of four-year private colleges and universities. 45,000 students. Students who enroll at Owens are wise with their Through careful financial planning, Owens money. They know that by attending the most continues to maximize revenues to create a affordable institution in Northwest Ohio, they can better learning environment for its students, focus on their education – not whether or not they while continuing to offer the lowest tuition in can afford it. the State of Ohio for colleges and universities without a property tax or levy.

TUITION COMPARISON

Four-year private colleges and universities $17,475

Four-year public colleges and universities $8,070

Owens Community College $2,804

Source: Bursar’s and Admission offices of respective colleges and universities for the 2005-2006 academic year.

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Beyond Impact $85.7 million investment in the community.

Owens Community College has greatly impacted academic support, auxiliary enterprises, institutional the Northwest Ohio community and beyond for research, institutional support, instructional and 40 years. Through employee salaries, tax dollars, departmental research, plant operations and the future earning power of graduates and more, maintenance, scholarships and aid, public service Owens reinvests in the local economy in a multitude and student services. In 2005, Owens disbursed of ways. a grand total of $85.7 million into the economy.

Acutely managing the 2005 fiscal year operating Since 1994, Owens has helped raise more budget of $74.2 million, Owens directly disbursed than $160,000 to reinvest into the community more than $54.6 million back into the through a variety of Community Giving campaigns. Northwest Ohio community through the salaries Through those campaigns and a variety of and benefits of more than 2,700 faculty and other avenues, Owens continues to impact the staff members. Owens made other significant community and enhance the quality of life for contributions to the economy – totaling more than Northwest Ohio residents. $31 million – through expenditures including

FISCAL YEAR 2005 REVENUE

(IN MILLIONS) $93.5 TOTAL

State Appropriations $36.7 Federal & Other Grants $23.2 Tuition & Fees $19.4 Auxiliary Services $7.9 Capital Grants & Appropriations $5.0 Other $1.1 Sales & Service $0.2

FISCAL YEAR 2005 EXPENDITURES

(IN MILLIONS) $85.7 TOTAL Instruction & Research $38.2 Institutional Support $11.8 Plant Operations & Maintenance $10.1 Auxiliary Enterprises $6.6 Student Services $6.3 Academic Support $3.8 Depreciation $3.5 Scholarships & Aid $3.0 Public Service $2.2 Owens greatly impacted the community in 2005 through expenditures totaling $85.7 million. Institutional Research $0.2

11 12 Beyond Partnerships Countless community partners.

Owens Community College values its partnerships. Services, Owens broadened its presence in Lima, Whether longstanding or newly formed, Ohio, by way of a partnership with Ford Motor collaborative partnerships afford Owens students Company’s Lima Engine Plant. Owens employs the opportunity to learn exactly what future two full-time and two part-time instructors at the employers want through innovative information, Lima site to teach employees GED, college prep resources and technology. In turn, Owens and computers courses as part of Ford’s Skills graduates become an asset to community Enhancement Program. employers – and the local economy – by entering the workforce as skilled employees. Owens Workforce and Community Services also provided avenues to partner with such organizations One such collaborative effort includes a unique as the Associated General Contractors of Ohio to partnership between Owens and the Medical work with unions on safety and apprenticeship University of Ohio. The two academic institutions training, and Promedica Health System to offer expanded educational opportunities in 2005 computer training for its employees in Northwest by establishing a joint Emergency Medical Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Services Certificate Program and offering Owens’ first-ever courses on the Medical University of Another notable 2005 partnership included Ohio’s campus in Lucas County. collaboration with DaimlerChrysler’s Jeep Plant in Toledo to offer on-site credit and non-credit Owens also continues to cultivate relationships courses to help employees obtain a two-year with colleges and universities across the United degree and prepare for the challenges of the States through transfer articulation agreements. 21st century. These initiatives benefit Owens students, who seamlessly transfer to four-year colleges and Community partners are playing an increasingly universities. A partnership with the Ohio Fire pivotal role in higher education. By joining forces Academy even allows its students to earn Owens with longstanding partners such as the Toledo college credit via distance learning opportunities. Police and Fire academies, which conduct training on the Toledo-area Campus, and creating new Owens teams up with primary and secondary ties through initiatives such as the Great Lakes educational institutions by offering the Tech Education Consortium for Homeland Security Prep Program and the Post-Secondary Enrollment Training, Owens will continue to produce highly Option Program. skilled-workers for the Northwest Ohio economy and beyond. In 2005, Owens served more than 400 companies in business and industry partnerships and serviced over 18,000 individuals in workforce development and training. Through Workforce and Community

Community partners assist Owens in providing students with a superior educational experience through expanded services, programs and technology.

13 14 BeyondBeyond Expansion growth. Owens One vision.1 new campus.One mission. celebrated the grand opening of its new, Owens Community College originally opened 119,407 its Findlay-area Campus to 201 registered square-foot students in 1983. Since then, annual Findlay-area enrollment in Findlay has expanded to more Campus in than 5,000 credit and non-credit students September. – and counting!

To better serve the increased number of students, Owens officially opened its $17.7 million Findlay-area Campus in Fall Semester. On September 10, more than 1,000 community members, elected officials and College employees attended the Grand Opening celebration that featured campus tours and live music.

The 119,407 square-foot Education Center provides students with expanded choices and a variety of new academic resources, highlighted by 38 advanced technology classrooms, 27 technical and computer laboratories and an enhanced student services area. Included in the new student services area are the offices of the Bursar, Registrar, Financial Aid and Enrollment Services.

Additional campus features include the Bookstore, Commons area, Library, Jaguar Grill, Conference Room and the Voorhees Conference Center. The new 60-acre campus is located at 3200 Bright Road on Findlay’s northeast side.

15 1616 Beyond Support 21 community ambassadors.

The Foundation is supported by a number of Northwest Ohio’s key business and community leaders. The Foundation’s goal is to provide numerous scholarships and program support for students and the College.

Foundation Directors from left to right, pictured in the Math/Science Biology Lab: Johnny M. Mickler, Sr., Randi S. Bellner, Harold C. Miller, Christa E. Adams, Ph.D., Sharon S. Speyer

Foundation Officers from left to right, pictured in the Fireside Grill:John W. Christy, Foundation Treasurer; Rasesh H. Shah, Foundation Chair; Arthur H. Smith, Foundation Secretary; Gary W. Dettling, Foundation President/CEO; J. Michael Wilder, Foundation Vice Chair

Foundation Directors from left to right, pictured in the Library: Charles L. Bills, James W. Baehren, Allan J. Libbe, Daniel E. Kimmet, Thomas F. Pounds Christa E. Adams, Ph.D. John W. Christy Janet M. Meacham James M. Murray Owens Community College Owens Corning Fifth Third Bank Toledo Edison President Vice President and Assistant Vice President Regional President Assistant General Counsel James W. Baehren Paul L. Meinerding Thomas F. Pounds Owens-Illinois, Inc. Gary W. Dettling Key Bank The Senior Vice President, Owens Community College Senior Vice President President and Publisher Chief Administrative Officer Vice President - and General Counsel College Advancement Johnny M. Mickler, Sr. Rasesh H. Shah Greater Toledo Urban The Andersons, Inc. Randi S. Bellner Daniel E. Kimmet League, Inc. President - Rail Group National City Bank Chief Operating Officer President/CEO Market Executive and Dillin Corporation Arthur H. Smith Senior Vice President Harold C. Miller Libbey Inc. Allan J. Libbe Cooper Tire & (Retired) Charles L. Bills Rudolph/Libbe Inc. Rubber Company Ohio Logistics & Affiliates/ Founding Partner (Retired) President - International Sharon S. Speyer Findlay’s Tall Timbers Owens Community Tire Division Sky Bank Distribution Centers College Trustee Regional President President/CEO John C. Moore John H. McDermott Consultant J. Michael Wilder James F. Carter The Hylant Group Owens Community Marathon Petroleum Company Foundation Directors from left to right, pictured in the Dental Hygiene Clinic: Janet M. Meacham, Wood County Commissioner Vice President, Sales College Trustee General Counsel and Secretary Paul L. Meinerding, John H. McDermott, James F. Carter, John C. Moore, James M. Murray 17 18 Beyond Funds $823,000 in scholarship and program support. Foundation donors can assist a greater number of students for The Owens Community College Foundation Campaign expanded upon an already impressive longer periods of is in the business of making students’ dreams donor base and raised more than $47,000. time thanks to come true. To date, the Findlay Capital Campaign raised Owens’ affordable $252,000 to help support a library and tuition rates. Since incorporation in 2002, the Foundation 10 classrooms on the new Findlay-area Campus. has achieved a net asset value of over Current $60,000 classroom sponsors include: $1.7 million and granted more than $823,000 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Marathon in scholarships and program support. In 2005, Petroleum Company, the Owens Community the Foundation awarded the following scholarships College Alumni Association and Sky Bank. The for the first time: 50 Men & Women Scholarship, above initiatives helped the Foundation receive George D. Allesee Memorial Scholarship, Bill Buck over $500,000 in 2005 from 536 donors. Memorial Scholarship, DaimlerChrysler Diamante Latino Scholarship, Chuck Holsclaw Memorial Thanks to Owens’ affordable tuition rates, Scholarship, Mom’s House Scholarship, National Foundation donors can assist a greater number City Diamante Latino Scholarship, Owens Corning of students for longer periods of time. In fact, Diamante Latino Scholarship and Seeger Consulting based on 2005-2006 average tuition rates Service Scholarship. throughout Northwest Ohio, more than six students were able to obtain an Owens education at the Through a variety of initiatives, the Foundation is a same cost as one student at a private college growing presence in the Northwest Ohio community or university. and beyond. In its second year, the Annual Giving

$5,000 WILL FUND

Tuition for one year at a private university or college in Northwest Ohio.* 0.3 STUDENTS

Tuition for one year at a public university or college in Northwest Ohio.* 0.6 STUDENTS

Tuition for one year at Owens Community College.* 1.8 STUDENTS

*Based on 2005-2006 average tuition fees for a full-time, in-state freshman student.

Northwest Ohio’s Best Investment® 19 20 Beyond Success 1,802 Alumni Association members.

Ensuring student success is Owens Community grow the established Alumni Legacy Endowed College’s number one mission. More than Scholarship Fund. Benefiting children of Alumni 1,800 members strong, the Owens Community Association members, the Alumni Legacy Endowed College Alumni Association celebrates that success Scholarship Fund has grown to $66,667 – nearly a each and every day. 700 percent increase – through the generosity of alumni and community contributions. The mission of the Alumni Association – led by a dedicated 18-member Board of Directors made up The Association also hosted the Outstanding of business and community leaders – is to engage Service Awards – a tribute to community alumni and students in programs, events and success – to recognize local heroes who serve services that energize interest, build loyalty and as law enforcement officials, firefighters and strengthen support of the College. emergency medical professionals throughout Northwest Ohio. In 2005, the Alumni Association connected alumni to the College and each other through By purchasing a classroom on the new Findlay-area events like Mud Hens Night, Whitewater Rafting Campus through the Findlay Capital Campaign, and the second annual Shop ‘Til You Drop. and via outreach events such as Backpack to Moreover, the Association organized fundraisers the Future, which provided area children with such as High Five, the Alumni Phonathon much-needed school supplies, Association and the third annual Golf Classic in an members were once again able to encourage effort to reach out to the community and the success of generations to come.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: T. Allen Gunn Michael W. Rickard Janet M. Meacham, President Brooke N. Affholder World Financial Group Owens Community College Fifth Third Bank Owens Community College Senior Associate Athletic Coordinator, Student Assistant Vice President, Enrichment and Athletics President, Student Government Andrea M. Gurcsik, PHR Commercial Treasury The Management Mark N. Carr Allison M. Schroeder Senior Human Resource Genoa Bank The Town Center at Levis Specialist David W. Seeger, Vice President, Commons, Hill Partners Inc. Vice President Mortgage Sales Manager Assistant General Manager Great Lakes Credit Union, Inc. Dr. Angela K. Jackson President & Chief Robert W. Clifford Quality Family Eyecare, Inc. William R. Steele Executive Officer Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Doctor of Optometry Spring Valley Architects, Inc. Corporate Director, Kaye L. Koevenig Principal, Director of Marketing Debra K. Green, Secretary Safety, Health & Security and Design Owens Community College Owens Community College Secretary to the Vice President, Gary W. Dettling Assistant Controller Frank M. Weaver College Advancement Owens Community College Susan M. Litten Lowe’s Vice President, St. Luke’s Hospital Sales Specialist, Millworking Steven R. Cotner, Treasurer College Advancement MRI Senior/Supervisor Corporate Intelligence Consultants, Inc. Technologist President

The Owens Community College Alumni Association broadened its community Laura J. Moore, Association reach in 2005 through signature events, recognition programs and fundraisers. Manager & Director Owens Community College 21 Manager, Alumni Affairs 22 Beyond Leadership 9 trustees. 1 board. Board of Trustees pictured on stage at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Theatre. Owens is fortunate to be led by a talented, diverse and passionate group of individuals. Appointed by the Ohio Governor to six-year terms, the trustees continue to lead Owens to success through their unwavering commitment and support to the College.

Sitting left to right: JOHN C. MOORE, Trustee JACK T. SCULFORT, Chair RONALD A. MCMASTER, Ph.D. Vice Chair Sitting left to right: ALLAN J. LIBBE, Trustee JOHN G. AULT, Trustee Consultant Dillin Homes LLC, President McMaster Motor Company and Rudolph/Libbe Inc., Former Wood County 6 years of service 10 years of service McMaster Fuel Ltd., President Founding Partner (Retired) Commissioner 13 years of service 14 years of service 21 years of service

Standing left to right: R J MOLTER, Trustee CARL R. PATTERSON, Trustee Standing left to right: H. RICHARD ROWE, Trustee DIANA H. (DEE) TALMAGE, Trustee Pills & Packages Pharmacy, G.S.W. Manufacturing, Edward Jones Investments, Educator and Former Ottawa Hills Pharmacist General Manager (Retired) Investment Representative School Board Member (Retired) 34 years of service 13 years of service 2 years of service 4 years of service 23 24 SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The School of Arts and Sciences offers more than 40 academic areas to students pursuing an Beyond Expertise education in Art, Biology, Communication Arts, Early Childhood Education, English, History, Music, 1,329 faculty members. Pre-biotechnology, Pre-Business Administration, Golf Course/Professional Turfgrass Management, Teacher Preparation, World Languages and Real-world experience, advanced degrees and a Additionally, nearly all of the College’s faculty many more. Providing students with diverse passion for educating students… members bring real-world experience into the and innovative learning opportunities in the classroom. Whether they began their careers contemporary Center for Fine and Performing Owens Community College’s more than 1,300 as nurses, engineers, police officers, business Arts and beyond, the School of Arts and Sciences expert full - and part-time faculty members are executives or photographers, Owens faculty complements the College’s technical curricula dedicated to providing students with a first-class members know exactly what employers want. Melinda Gray, M.Ed, Assistant Professor with courses that build general competencies educational experience. School of Arts and Sciences 12 years of service and prepare students for an ever-changing world. Owens faculty members exude intelligence, In an effort to better serve students, Owens faculty confidence and ingenuity in the classroom each “It is incredible seeing students in the teacher Students completing the first two years of education field blossom into loving and caring members continue to expand their knowledge day. One reason why more students in Northwest a baccalaureate degree program at Owens base through extensive research, professional Ohio choose Owens over any other college or educators. I feel very fortunate to be able to make a difference in the lives of young children by preparing Community College can then seamlessly development and the pursuit of advanced degrees. university is the faculty’s focus on student their teachers to be the best they can be.” transfer to area four-year colleges or universities In fact, 78 percent of our full-time faculty members success. The College’s faculty help make Owens thanks to nearly 30 articulation agreements. have earned master’s and/or doctoral degrees Community College Northwest Ohio’s #1 Choice in in their respective fields. higher education.

HIGHEST DEGREE EARNED* SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Ph.D./MASTER’S 78% The School of Business and Information Technology offers nearly 40 academic programs, certificates and options, as well as infinite resources to BACHELOR’S 13% provide students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in an OTHER 5% ever-changing business environment. Offering the latest technology, Owens Community College students prepare for professional careers in ASSOCIATE 4% Accounting, Business Management, Computer Programming, e-Business, Information Systems, Marketing and Sales, Office Administration *Based on 193 Owens Community College full-time faculty members and Supervision. Jeff Hardesty, Associate Professor School of Business and Information Technology Many Owens business graduates can be 7 years of service found serving as purchasing managers, sales “My personal mission as a teacher is to add value to representatives, account managers, financial planners, our students lives. My objective is to accomplish this entrepreneurs, office administrators and information by utilizing my business and academic experiences technology professionals throughout Ohio. in the classroom.”

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The School of Health Sciences provides quality education to students enrolled in a wide array of The School of Public Safety and Emergency programs, including Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Preparedness offers career programs and Medical Sonography, Dietetics, Health Information, professional development opportunities in a Hospitality Management, Medical Imaging, hands-on experiential learning environment. Nuclear Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Specifically, the School of Public Safety and Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography Emergency Preparedness offers students the and more. The academic programs are designed opportunity to pursue careers in Criminal Justice, to prepare graduates for success in health Corrections, Emergency Medical Management, careers while displaying the five Cs – Emergency Management and Planning, Emergency compassion, commitment, competence, confidence Medical Technology, Fire Science, Public Safety and conscience. Communications and Wildlife Management. Karen Booth, RN, MSN, M.Ed, Professor Wayne Seely, Assistant Professor School of Health Sciences School of Public Safety and Emergency 30 years of service The demand for registered nurses, allied health Preparedness, 15 years of service Most Owens Community College Public Safety and professionals and hospitality industry professionals Emergency Preparedness graduates can be found “Teaching provides me with the opportunity to “As a teacher at Owens, I have the opportunity to is greater than ever. Graduates can be found serving as corrections and law enforcement officers, welcome future registered nurses to a profession directly impact my students’ career success. My that I am so proud of. I am honored to facilitate the serving as dental hygienists, dietetic technicians, classroom enables me to utilize my broad range firefighters and emergency medical professionals involvement of our students in impacting people’s chefs, hotel and restaurant managers, occupational of professional experience and training to educate throughout Ohio and beyond. lives each and every day.” therapy assistants, health information management tomorrow’s criminal justice professionals and leaders.” technicians, radiographers and ultrasound technologists throughout our community.

CENTER FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY By expanding practical training opportunities The Center, which is currently in its second at Owens Community College, lives can be phase of construction, will also feature Ohio’s Third The School of Technology provides students saved. That’s why, in April 2004, Owens Frontier Network – the nation’s most advanced with a quality technical education that matches broke ground on its high-tech Center for fiber-optic network for research, education and the needs of area employers. Through a broad Emergency Preparedness. economic development. An initiative of the range of technical programs and certificates Ohio Board of Regents, the network will allow representative of modern industry, students become The Center will provide full-size, training props area fire, police, first responders and other prepared to enter the world of technical work for first responders to practice rescue and emergency personnel to conduct exercises, via and are able to update their skills and enhance recovery maneuvers in a controlled environment. distance learning, on a variety of simulated lifelong learning. Examples of programs include Upon completion, the facility will include a terrorist incidents, emergency hazards and Automotive Technology, Architectural Engineering, burn building, an emergency operations natural disasters. CISCO, Computer-Aided Drafting, Diesel Technology, center with classrooms and laboratories, an Electrical/Electronics, Environmental Technology, observation tower, a swift water rescue pond, Owens’ Center for Emergency Preparedness, Manufacturing Technology and Mechanical a mock city and a variety of other simulation located on 110 acres, is scheduled to enter its third Eric Duling, Professor Engineering Technology. School of Technology scenarios. First responders will also gain and final phase of construction in Summer 2006. 20 years of service experience utilizing an inactive gas station training For four decades, Owens Community College’s prop donated in part by Speedway SuperAmerica “Teaching [Computer-Aided Drafting] at Owens is very School of Technology has offered students rewarding. I enjoy helping students learn how to use LLC, three railroad cars donated by The Andersons, hands-on experience using technologically tools of the trade, such as AutoCAD, Inventor and Inc., and more. advanced equipment in order to obtain knowledge CADKEY, as well as coordinating their technical field and skills relevant to the technological industry. experiences. It’s great to see them succeed.”

27 28 Beyond Technology 12,283 students enrolled in eOwens classes.

With today’s technological needs constantly eOWENS ANNUAL ENROLLMENT changing, Owens Community College remains on the cutting-edge of technology by providing its 12,283 students with expanded, more flexible options.

As a result of its popularity among students, 9,804 eOwens enrollment has skyrocketed within the past few years. During 2005, 12,283 students chose to advance their studies through an eOwens 7,260 education compared to 9,804 the previous year – a 25 percent increase. 4,974 In addition, Owens offered its first-ever online 3,891 associate degrees in 2005 through the eOwens education program, which allows students to begin and end their college education right from the comfort of their home. As a result of formal approval through the Higher Learning Commission of The North Central Association 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 of Colleges and Schools, five new eOwens programs are now offered to Owens students. Source: Owens Community College 14th day data. Among the new eOwens associate degree programs available are Business Management, e-Business, Information Systems Technology, and Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Liberal Arts General Concentration. Academic program areas available to students are Accounting, Art, Business, Computer Information Systems, Psychology and Speech, among other course selections.

eOwens provides students with expanded, flexible options through innovative online courses and degree programs.

29 30 Beyond Involvement 53 extracurricular organizations.

With more than 50 clubs, organizations, honor Student Government and Students in Free societies and athletic teams that rival those at Enterprise (SIFE), to the Ski Club and Hip-Hop most four-year colleges and universities, Owens Politics, there are endless possibilities. students get involved. With a nationally recognized athletic program that Owens Community College offers a variety of excels in baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball opportunities for students to enjoy a well-rounded and volleyball, students at Owens can take pride in college experience. From academic honor societies, cheering on their College.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Alpha Mu Gamma Owens Japanese Club Society of Manufacturer’s (Nu Kappa Chapter) Owens Poet’s Society: Engineering (SME) Alpha Omega Pi Broken Silence Student African (Phi Theta Kappa Chapter) Owens Dance Express American Brotherhood Beta Xi Chi Owens Environmental Club (OEC) Student American Dental (Phi Theta Kappa Chapter) Owens Express Baseball Hygienists Association Bible Study Club Owens Express Golf (SADHA) Camera Work Photo Club Owens Express Men’s Basketball Student Association for Campus Crusade for Christ Owens Express Soccer Young Children Chess Club Owens Express Softball Student Nurse’s Association Chinese as a Owens Express Volleyball Student Occupational Foreign Language Club Owens Express Therapy Association College Republicans Women’s Basketball Student Physical Therapist Colleges Against Cancer Owens Outlook Assistant Association at Owens Community College (Student Newspaper) Organization Early Childhood Education Owens Student Government Students in Free Enterprise Student Association Owens Students Involved (SIFE) Epsilon Pi Tau in Dietetics (OSID) Surgical Technology Club Gamers United Owens XPRESS Winterguard Tau Alpha Pi Health Information Technology Phi Theta Kappa Teacher Education Student Assoc. (HITSA) (Alpha Omega Pi Chapter) Student Association Hip-Hop Politics Psi Beta Toastmasters Kappa Beta Delta (Pi Chapter) Rotaract Club Toledo Student Association Landscape and Turf Crew Sigma Kappa Delta for Young Children Owens Visual Arts Club (Theta Alpha Chapter) Tomorrow’s Imagers Owens Express athletic teams enjoy a rich winning tradition. These student athletes display excellence Owens Black Student Union Ski Club Note: Not all special interest both athletically and academically, distinguishing themselves as leaders in the classroom. organizations are active every year.

31 32 Ruth L. Kelly Foundation Gail Mirrow Jami Recker T & S Tool & Supply KeyBank National Association David W. Mittman Amy Rehard TAEYC Kari E. Kilmer Lesta Mizer Larry Reigle Diana H. (Dee) Talmage Kasey E. Kilmer Terri Mohr Edward Reiter Sandy Taylor Daniel E. Kimmet Melissa R. Mohrbach Renhill Staffing Services Stacy Taylor Ken, Margaret & Kevin King Mr. & Mrs. William E. Moll Glenn Rettig Team Sports Patricia King-Taylor John C. & Alvetta Moore Tim Rice Larry E. Tesnow Kitchen Tools & Skill Laura J. Moore Judge Richard J. Rinebolt Jason Tetzloff Beyond Giving Ann Kleinfelter Shirley A. Moran Cheri L. Ringle Thomson Learning - Thomas M. Knopf Brandon Morgart Ritz Camera Center Wayne Froelich 536 donors and growing. Brian Koenig MotoPhoto Sarah K. Rodgers Thomson West Kaye Koevenig Renee Myers Thomas Rodgers Tim Horton’s Karen & Ronald Koke Nanna’s Bookstore Elisa Rodriquez TOAST.net Internet Service Michelle Koppelman National City Bank Kimberlee Roessner Toledo Area Bricklayers Ronald Kruse Navigating Business Space Jo A. Romero JATC/Local #3 92.5 KISS FM William S. Bowser Dimech Services, Inc. Paul & Janice Gurtzweiler Rose Kuceyeski NBC 24 Rooney Clinger Murray Architects Toledo Area Cement Masons 104.7 FM WIOT Patricia Breno Laurie Dinnebeil H.O.T. Graphic Services William Kudzia Ruth Ann Neff Sherry Roush JATC/Local #886 David Abbott Linda Brinkman Discover Network Lynette Hale Kuhlman Corp. Richard Newcomer Dan Routzon Toledo Area Glaziers Dr. Christa Adams Erika L. Brodie Discovery Express Jaime M. Halka Andrew Kwiatkowski Susan L. Nichols H. Richard Rowe JATC/Local #948 Addison Wesley/Benjamin Brooks Insurance Agency Janice W. Dixon Hancock Wood Ashlee M. Kwiatkowski John Niehaus Tim Rudey Toledo Area Insulators Cummings - Tony Krncevic Jim & Sandy Brown Dolores Dobelbower Electric Cooperative Sandra T. Laas Nissin Brake Ohio, Inc. Rudolph/Libbe Inc. JATC/Local #45 Jennifer M. Akers Kathleen Brubaker Jane Doty Sally M. Harms Lakefront Lines, Inc. Normand Associates, Inc. Kristen Rupert & John Foote Toledo Area Painters JATC/Local #7 John & Trudy Aleksander Brush Engineered Materials, Inc. Rebecca Drayton Thomas Harrison Jennifer Lamping Jenny Northrup Susan K. Rupert Toledo Area Plasterers Debra Allen Buckeye CableSystem Chiara G. Duggan Hart Associates Crystal Lane Karen A. Norton Claire Ryan JATC/Local #886 Peter M. Allesee Buckeye TeleSystem Eric Duling David L. Hasbrouck Annette Lang George D. Norway St. Luke’s Hospital Toledo Area Sheet Metal Joint Allyn & Bacon/Longman - Connie Buhr Mark Durivage Larry Hatcher Janell B. Lang Marcia K. Obarski Siva Sakthivel Apprenticeship and Rashad Daoudi Burch Hydro, Inc. Frank Durniat Duane Heck Gene Lapko Ohio Agribusiness Association Mary L. Sander Training Committee Northwest Ohio Section, Bruce Busby Pat Dymarkowski Joanna Heck LaRiche Chevrolet Cadillac Educational Trust Kenneth J. Saulter Toledo City Paper/ American Welding Society William M. Butzin Eaton Corporation Kelly Hendershott M.R. Learned Corp. Ohio CAT SBC Foundation Toledo Area Parent News Ameriwood Industries Patricia A. Cairns Kathy Edwards Andrea B. Henline Rita Lee Ohio Logistics & Affiliates/ Renee Schafer Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. Chad Amstutz Lisa Calcamuggio, Susan Emerine Doris Highsmith Mackenzie M. Lehman Findlay’s Tall Timbers Dr. Pamela J. Schlembach Toledo Edison Company Anderson Foundation Massage Therapist Emma Louise Furniture & Goods Arleen & John Hoag Regina M. Lester Distribution Centers Debra S. Schneider The Toledo Free Press, LLC The Andersons, Inc. Charles Campbell Nancy Emrick Karen Hockenberger Lois & Jim Levison Ohio Space Grant Consortium Rose M. Schnitker Toledo Mobile Radio Association Donald R. Andrews Tracy A. Campbell Engel Chiropractic Suzanne G. Hoffman Allan & Suzanne Libbe Susanne Schwarck Toledo Storm Anonymous Annette Carl Judy Ennis Kim Hohlbein Libbey Glass Outlet Store Nancy & Patrick Okuley Jack T. Sculfort Toledo Zoo Aon Foundation Mark Carr Brian Eppink and Family Linda Homolka Sharon F. Libby Omeill & Company Joshua See Patricia M. Tolford Earl Armstrong, D.D.S. Christina M. Carson Cindy Eschedor Honeywell Hometown Solutions Kristopher M. Lieber Kenneth J. Orzechowski Wayne E. Seely Janet Tornow Jennifer Artressia James F. Carter Louise Estep Holly M. Horoszewski Susan Litten Jed Osborn Lori A. Seubert Theresa Towner Arturo’s Pizza Kitchen Neal M. Carter Maureen Fagans Thomas Horrall Jerry Lohman Ottawa County Sheriffs Auxiliary Meagon Shaffer Vernon Trautwein Bob Asel Shirley Carvalho Ron & Mary Ann Fasca The Hotz Family Gayle W. Lohrbach Lori Owens Stephen P. Shaffer Darla J. Traver ASIS International, Toledo Chapter Caterpillar Foundation Jennifer Fehnrich Marjorie Huff Karen M. Lusiak Owens Community College Rasesh H. Shah Travis Lighting & Supply Associated General Contractors Walter Celley Randy Felhaber Jennifer M. Hughes Jerrie S. Lutman Alumni Association Dave Shaheen Treadway Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Inc. of N.W. Ohio Charles Associates, Inc. Susan Fiebelkorn Huntington Bank Kathi Lyke Owens Community College Pernell Shead Gary & Cynthia Ulrich At Peace Massage Therapy - Pamela Chibucos Fifth Third Bank Elisa Huss-Hage M&M Inc. Dental Hygiene Department The Shelly Company Paul Unger Kim Markiecki, LMT Children’s Discovery Center Findlay City Schools The Hylant Group MacAllister Machinery Owens Corning Foundation Inc. Terry Sherman UPS Sally Atkins-Burnett John W. Christy First National Bank Icings, Cake & Ice Cream Company Inc. Owens Express Athletics Showcase and Multiplex Cinemas Robert S. & Susan Utterback John G. Ault Beth Church FirstEnergy Foundation Imagine That Photo, Inc. - Susan Machaterre Owens Faculty Association Edward J. Shultz Mark J. Valenti Auto Dealers United for Kids David Chwalik Teresa Fisher Amy Hansen Winifred D. Maddirala Owens Staff Council Denise Shuster Robin VanGorder Terri A. Backes Joan Ciarelli Eric Flechtner IMCO Carbide Tool, Inc. James Mahaney Owens Workforce and Reti Shutina Andrea VanVorhis Sharon Badenhop Deborah Ciecka Steven Fortney Independent Concrete Pipe Co. Lori B. Maloch Community Services Partners Derrick P. Siefke Diane Vassalle James W. Baehren Thomas Clark FOX TOLEDO Heather M. Inderrieden Marathon Petroleum Company LLC Painters Supply & Equipment Co. Tom Sink Melody Veltri Cheryl K. Baker Clyde-Findlay Area Credit Union Paul D. Frankel Jessica Inglefield Renee Marazon Joy Parker Skillshot - Thomas A. Miller Shelly S. Wandtke Christopher A. Baldwin Coca-Cola Bottling Company Fricker’s Marlys Ingles Marco’s Pizza, Inc. Brian & Becky Paskvan Sky Bank Dr. Suzanne C. Ward & Gregg Ward Jason Ball Anne G. Cole Fuller & Henry Truman Irving Michelle Marczak Erin N. Patrizi Dusty Slagle Donald Warnecke Chas. Louis Ballard The Collaborative Inc. Joseph B. Fulton Bill Ivoska Burton E. Martensen Carl R. Patterson Arthur H. Smith Rose M. Warner Bev Baney Bob Connour Jarvis Gamble D’Naie Jacobs Winifred Martin Pamela A. Pavlis Cheryl J. Smith R. Bruce Way Kelly A. Bardwell Shannon Cooch Lisa Gangwer William E. Jacobus William C. Mason Pearson Custom Publishing - Kathleen Smith Dennis Weaver Laura A. Bearden Douglas B. Cook Cheryl Garlow Maureen Jacoby Master Chemical Christy Rybak Risa A. Smith Frank M. Weaver Susan Beaver Kim Cook Heather Gaskins Susan M. Jaros Maumee Rotary Jenn Perko Stacy D. Smith Vikki Weaver - Jerry Beck Cooper Tire & Rubber Company GEAPS Seaway Chapter Kate A. Jere Service Foundation Perrysburg Rotary Joel & Debra Snyder Mary Kay Cosmetics Kevin Becker Julee Cope General Motors Patricia M. Jezak Maumee Valley Region Service Foundation Society of Manufacturing Will Webb Janet Beisner Kristin Copenhaver Giant Eagle Darla Johannsen Porsche Club Joe & Sue Peschel Engineers Chapter 196 Vivian (Vic) John Welch Randi Bellner Corporate Intelligence Consultants Steven C. Giles John Deere Foundation Nancy L. Mayer Peterman Associates, Inc. John R. Soltesz Sharon L. Werner Bennett Enterprises Steven R. Cotner Jim Gilmore Peter Johns Jeffrey & Cynthia McClain Phoenix Services, Inc. Spec-Weld Technologies, Inc. Denis E. West Peggy Bensman Bruce & Dawn Cox Marilyn Gilroy Betsy Johnson Angie McGinnis Shelby Pierce Becky & Larry Spencer Dawn E. Wetmore Best Buy - John Cunningham John Givens Dennis G. Johnson Carol McKee Nancy & Phil Pietras Patsy Spraw Mary Ann Whipple Monroe Street, Toledo, Ohio DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund April E. Gladieux Dianne Johnson Janet & Dennis Meacham Piping Industry Training Center Spring Valley Architects, Inc. Whitson Properties Robert F. Beyer Damrauer Marketing, Inc. V/Gladieux Enterprises, Inc. Dr. Nancy Kurfess Johnson Medical University of Ohio Plante & Moran PLLC Stacy Insurance Agency Inc. Brent Wickham Chuck Bills Kathy Danko-McGhee Lynda Glanz Jerry & Judi Jones at Toledo Foundation Plastic Technologies, Inc. Linda Stacy Michael and Nancy Wilder Bi-State Sterling Truck Center Joyce Davis Colleen Graham Kelly Jones Paul Meinerding Lisa Poggi Samantha Stevens Kimberly S. Willford Sarah M. Black Joanne & Tom DeCant Jane H. Granger Joanne Juan MEPAC Match Program Timothy E. Pollauf Sean K. Stewart The Wolfe Family Foundation Thomas W. Deckelman Michael E. Grassley Linda M. Justen Thomas Metz Wm Potvin & Linda Myers Kristi Stilwill Charitable Foundation Blake’s Custom Welding Definitions of Design Angela Gray Kahle Company Sarah Metzger Prentice Hall - George Young Jason Stokes Andy Woodard Dennis R. Blakely Shirley Degoldsby Great Lakes Credit Union dba K&L Ready Mix Brad & Monica Meyer ProMedica Health System Charles R. Stoncheck Diane Worcester Kay Blue Vickie L. Demmitt Great Lakes Marketing Amy Karlovec Michigan CAT Quality Distribution Keith W. Sturton WTOL-TV Doreen Bockert Larry Dennis Debra Green Bobbie Kehlmeier Tom Mika Quality Family Eyecare, Inc. - The Styling Gallery Xerox Corporation Michael Bode Detroit Pistons Darla Greer Cy Keiffer James E. Miller Dr. Angela Jackson Sunoco Refining and Supply YMCA of Greater Toledo/Child Care Henry C. Bohleke Gary W. Dettling Donna M. Gruber Kellermeyer Joseph E. Minarcin Glenn L. Rambo Superior Uniform Sales, Inc. Marjie Zonner Bowers Asphalt & Paving, Inc. Laura M. Dills Andrea M. Gurcsik Amy & Chad Kelly Kimberly Minke Debra Rathke SYSCO Corporation 33 34 Beyond Choice 1 college. 2 unique campuses.

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