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September 11, 2012 Exhibit 13 Monthly Reports to the Board of Trustees: A. Vice President/ Provost B. Vice President, Finance and Administration/CFO C. Executive Director, College Development D. Vice President, Human Resources E. Special Assistant, Government Relations Dr. Renay Scott Board of Trustees Vice President/Provost September 11, 2012 EXHIBIT NO. 13A JULY 2012 ACADEMIC SERVICES – Dr. Renay Scott, Vice President/Provost and Tamara Williams, Associate Vice Provost, Academic Services and Retention Gateway to College National Network Representatives from Gateway to College and Project Degree attended the Eighth Annual Peer Learning Conference, in Portland, Oregon. The theme of the conference was, The Power of Persistence, which focused on assisting students tap into their individual motivators, create a mind-set needed to persist and complete a degree. TEACHING LEARNING SUCCESS CENTER – Verne Walker, Director On July 18, Dave Trites, from Noel Levitz, and Jennifer Hazel, Assistant Professor, English, trained the Advising staff on the Noel Levitz Retention Management System. In addition to the training, Advisors created retention strategies to implement in the fall for new, full-time degree and certificate seeking students. CAREER SERVICES – Nancy Sheets, Assistant Director Community Engagement and Collaboration Career Services partnered with Bridge and Project DEgree delivering 20 presentations to students on career information and employment strategies throughout the month of July. Career Services conducted a survey of Owens spring graduates during commencement rehearsal in May. A total of 345 surveys were returned, which represents a return rate of about 78 percent. Some highlights include: ▪ 20 percent indicated that they are employed or have been offered a position in their field. ▪ 25 percent are continuing their education. The majority plan to attend The University of Toledo with Bowling Green State University ranked second and Owens third. HONORS PROGRAM – Russ Bodi, Director Christy Hamman, who is graduating this summer with an Associate of Arts degree, also finished the necessary courses for the Owens Honors Program. Fifteen of her hours were honors level classes and learning contracts. Ms. Hamman will be bestowed with an Owens Honors Program medallion at the end of the summer semester. The 2012 Elmwood High School graduate plans to pursue her bachelor's degree in Spanish at Heidelberg University and eventually a career as a medical interpreter. Ms. Hamman is the Findlay Campus’ first Honors graduate. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES – Denise Shuster, Chair, Social/Behavioral Sciences Service Learning - Krista Kiessling, Director The Harvest Food Pantry served 320 students and distributed 3200 pounds of food and hygiene items on the Toledo Campus. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES – Dr. Laurie Fathe, Dean American Library Association and National Endowment for the Humanities Grant The Walter E. Terhune Gallery is one of 50 sites selected to participate in the upcoming project, America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway. The America’s Music film discussion series was created by the Tribeca Film Institute with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, and in consultation with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the Society for American Music. The project features documentary film screenings and scholar-led discussions of 20th century American popular music and focuses on uniquely American musical genres: blues and gospel, Broadway, jazz, bluegrass, country, rock ‘n’ roll, mambo and hip hop. In addition to the project programming, the Gallery will also receive a $2,500 National Endowment for the Humanities grant. The list of all 50 libraries and non-profit organizations selected will appear on the websites of the ALA Public Programs Office and the Tribeca Film Institute this August. The grant is intended to help cover workshop planning and support of America’s Music programming at the College. SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY – Randy Wharton, Dean On July 31 and August 1, Mr. Wharton, Jim Gilmore, Chair, Diesel & Welding; and Colin Binkley, Manager, Corporate Programs, attended the John Deere TECH Administrators meeting in Olathe, Kansas. John Deere provided information on their vision for their post-secondary partners and updates on enrollment trends and strategies. SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – Michele Johnson, Dean Criminal Justice, Police Academy, Emergency Management and Planning The Basic Police Academy graduated 30 cadets. Center for Emergency Preparedness (CEP) Hollywood Casino Toledo has contracted with the CEP to provide a series of training programs for their security department and administration. The courses have also been presented to Penn National Gaming for consideration at the other casinos currently underway in Ohio. The CEP driving track hosted the Ohio Porsche Club. This is the fourth year in a row the club has used the CEP facilities and brought hundreds of Porsche enthusiasts to the Owens Toledo Campus. The CEP hosted the third annual Fahrenheit 451 Race for Literacy. This 5K race takes place each year on the grounds of the CEP training area and driving pad. Several area first responder agencies support the event by showcasing both modern and antique emergency service equipment. The CEP has been selected as the site for two separate law enforcement based conferences. The International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators and the multi-state Tactical Officers Association hosted by the Ohio Tactical Officers Association. Both conferences span five days and are attended by hundreds of law enforcement officers. The CEP kicked off its new Heroes Youth Camp Program. More than 40 area youth ages eight through seventeen had the opportunity to place themselves in shoes of first responders and explore the areas of emergency medical service, law enforcement and fire service. Representatives from the School of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness provided a marketing and education display at the Firehouse EMS Expo in Baltimore, Maryland. Over 125 new students registered for both credit and non-credit programs, and business collaborations were reaffirmed with two companies donating over $5000 in equipment to be used for training at the CEP. Contract Training and facility lease provided through the CEP for the months of July included: Hinkle Manufacturing, NORPLAS Industries, Harden County Sheriff, Maumee Valley Porsche Club, Toledo Police Department, Oregon Police Department, Northwood Fire Department, CSX Railroad, Toledo Police Department SWAT, Orchard Villa, Whitmer CTC, Lucas County Child Services, Green Plains Riga Ethanol Plant and Ohio Logistics. WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (WCS) – Dr. Michael Bankey, Associate Vice President Contract training was delivered for the following companies and organizations: Alex Products, Applied Energy Technologies, Argo Hytos, Ball Corporation, Cap 360 LLC, Cauffiel Corporation, Cooper Tire, First Solar, Green Plains Riga, Hinkle Manufacturing, Marathon Special Products, Materion Corporation, Ohio Logistics, PBF Toledo Refinery, Pro-Pak Industries, Ransom and Randolph, Toledo Area Metroparks and Welch Manufacturing. A total of 507 participants were served in 57 training sessions. The CEO assisted WCS in delivering grain silo rescue and CPR training to corporate clients. In addition, a total of 244 students participated in open enrollment continuing education classes. Joe Peschel, Coordinator, Non-Credit Customized Training, represented Owens at a Northwest Ohio Solar Hub meeting to discuss transition skills from automotive-based manufacturing companies to solar equipment firms. This information will assist Purdue University for a study that the university is conducting. Team members from WCS met with representatives of the City of Toledo and Owens ABLE program to plan for the implementation of a United States Environmental Protection Agency Grant designed to give workers skills required to handle industrial site clean-up work over the next three years. STUDENT SERVICES AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT – Dr. Cynthia Spiers, Associate Vice Provost International Programs and Services– Deborah Gavlik, Director International Programs and Services hosted twelve nursing students and two professors from Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, from July 6 through July 30. The students were part of an international exchange program partnership established in 2008 between Owens and its first-ever “sister school” abroad. Students experienced the traditions and culture of the United States and learned about western nursing practices through the School of Nursing’s academic curriculum. The group completed an American culture class and a Concepts of Nursing course, and toured historical and cultural sites in Columbus and Chicago. Learning Center, The Source – Willie Williams, Director An open house was held for the Learning Center at The Source on July 31. Prospective students, current students and community organizations were provided an opportunity to tour The Source Learning Center where they were able to inquire about programs and majors and visit with deans, chairs, academic advisors and support services staff. ENROLLMENT SERVICES - Dr. Betsy Johnson, Dean Admissions - Cory Stine, Director On July 11, Kristen Rothfeld, Admissions Representative, represented the College in collaboration with Educators in Community Helping Hispanics Onward, which focused